Party Book

Just wanted to share a book I made of Troy's birthday. (Not really for him, but for me.) I figured you can't have a major birthday party and not be able to remember it forever right? Casey and I both made one of these cool books, she did a friend one (I hope she posts a pic of her dang cute book), and I did a party one (just in case you couldn't tell from the picture). I covered it with paper, embellished it, added a bit of ribbon and of course pictures. What a fun little project. :)

ABC Tag

Thanks Casey for sharing...

A - Attached or Single ? Attached

B - Best Friends ? Troy, Mom, Sisters, Casey, Kriston, Nicole

C - Career? Mom to my kids, some days a maid, some days a chef

D - Day of Choice ? I love Sundays, we can just relax and enjoy each other's company

E - Essential Item ? Diet Coke, Computer, Camera, Cell phone

F - Favorite Color ? Red

G - Gummy Bears of Worms ? Neither, not a gummy fan, more of a chocolate girl

H - Home Town ? Good ole Vernal Utah

I - Favorite Indulgence ? Hot baths, cream filled chocolate haystacks, foot rubs, a great steak

J - January or July ? July for sure

K - Kids ? four

L - Life Isn't Complete Without? family/friends, religion

M - Married ? Yes, Happily.

N - Number of Siblings ? 2 younger sisters and 1 older brother.

O - Oranges or Apples ? Apples

P - Phobia or Fears ? Something happening to Troy or one of my kids.

Q - Favorite Quote ? We are not human beings going through a temporary spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings going through a temporary human experience..

R - Reason to Smile ? A clean car/house, no rain or snow, friends/family, scrapbooking

S - Superman or Wonder Woman ? Wonder Woman for sure, I had a little obsession back in the day.

T - Tag 5 People: Anyone who is interested :)

U - Unknown Facts about Me ? I have never liked mashed potatoes and gravy, I know how to whistle really loud (thanks Kris for teaching me).

V - Favorite Vegetable ? Corn on the cob

W - Worst Habit ? Bottling things up inside, drinking too much diet coke:), being negative

X - X-Rays ? My teeth, my ankle

Y- Your Favorite Foods ? Steak, Cheesecake, Cafe Rio Salad, Hamburger gravy over tomatoes (one of my summer favs)

Z - Zodiac Sign ? Cancer

Weekend Highlights

Just a glimpse into our weekend.
-Friday night we took the kids Cosmic bowling, we had a blast. We had never been before so it was cool, a late night for the kids but they didn't seem to mind at all. We laughed and laughed and had an amazing time. Thanks everyone for a fun night.
-Saturday we went to Troy's work for his anual Easter egg hunt. Kids had fun, finding (more like picking up) the eggs. We had my niece for the weekend and it was nice to spend time with her. That night we dyed 5 dozen eggs, Cole was so darn excited to dye the eggs, he actually dyed most of them twice. :)
-Sunday was a nice relaxing day, went to Troy's mom for dinner and yet another egg hunt for the kids. Good food, fun with family & friends, makes for a great weekend. :)






I just love this picture of Jaden and my nephew Kamden. Makes you wonder what they are thinking.

Birthday Bliss...

Just wanted to wish Troy a Happy Birthday today. He says it doesn't feel like he is turning 40 rather more like 20, and I think that's awesome.. Saturday we had a little party for him... We couldn't have asked for a better time, with our families, great friends, 12 feet of sub sandwiches, salads and Schmidt's eclairs.. It was a great time, thanks to everyone there. Thanks sweetie for giving me 14 of the best years ever, and I wish you forty(plus) more years of happiness! I love you, hope you have a great day! Here are a few pictures from Saturday night.

Too Cute...

My friend Kriston found these pictures and sent them to me, they were taken almost 5 years ago.. They were so cute I just had to share. Stockton and Braden (her little boy) look so little, and that picture is just precious. Cole was just a baby, and Courtnee and Whitney just so sweet. Wow how time flies, and man they grow up way too fast.. :) Thanks Kris for sharing..

Pride

Just having a proud mom moment and wanted to share. We went to parent teacher conferences with our two older kids and what a great experience it was. Can I just say how nice it is to hear your kids' teacher's tell you how well behaved they are and how good they are doing in school. It sure makes all of the hard work as a parent worth it. Love days like these. :)

Happy Birthday Cole

Today my little guy turns 5, I can't believe he is growing up so fast and going to go to school this year... WOW! Just a few of the things I love about this little guy...
1- He can be so trying one minute and then right when you are at your wits end with him he turns into this little sweetheart....
2- He loves his baby brother so much, and is so good to him most days. (I wish some of this love could be shown to his older brother, I can wish right).
3- His comebacks just crack me up...
4- His love of strawberries makes me laugh, and when he gets them he is so possessive of them. :) (I guess not being able to eat them for years, he has to make up lost time)
5- His smile, melts my heart.
6- He is such a big helper, he is my one child I usually only have to ask once to do something, love that about him.
7- His inquisitiveness, makes me laugh some days to hear him and his non stop chatter of questions.
8- I love watching him ride his bike, he seems so little to be racing around on 2 wheels.
9- I love listening to him play when he doesn't think I am listening, makes me smile/laugh. :)
10- His ability to finally write his name, writing it everywhere... windows, paper, cupboards, car, table.... Oh just gotta love it... :)
Love this kid, he brings so much joy and laughter to our family... There is never a dull moment at our house... Love ya Cole!!!