Monday, January 9, 2012

2012

I can't believe that I am actually posting something. I am going to try to be better about my blog this year. I realize I have missed 2 months of the last year and I am going to go back and add them in. So stay tuned. My friend challenged me to do the picture a day thing this year, and since I loved it so much a few years ago, I though why not. Now hers is a bit different as she has a specific picture to take a day. I didn't catch on to that until it was too late, so you get what I took, at least this month... Some days have been hell and I didn't get a picture, but I really am trying.. I think I will update once a week, so I am not having to post every day. :) Here is my first week....

1/1/2012 - Made Troy and Courtnee help me put away, organize and label all of the Christmas stuff... This is how our garage looked after we organized and vacuumed.. LOVE!! Wish it would stay like this.. The heater is down cooling because Court was a bit cold.. :)


1/2/2012 - My sisters and mom came down and we scrap booked all day. This is Ryker's favorite place to play in my office. My Cricut drawer... Little turkey..


1/3/2012 - Uncle Levi took Stockton ice fishing. Stockton caught the first fish. They ended up with four all together. It is patiently waiting in the fridge for one of his Grandma's or his Uncle Levi to cook it for him.. :)


1/4/2012 - Instead of getting a dog, as all the kids wanted one. We opted for fish. My little Cole has developed an obsession with these fish. He gets up at 6 am every day and checks them. This may sound weird but it has been a really therapeutic thing for him. Really has helped his anxiety and other issues.. We all really do love our fish. Love watching them at night, relaxing... :)


1/5/2012 - Miss Courtnee and her cute basketball coaches... Last year was her first year to play church ball, and she rocked it... This year she is on fire... She plays like a pro.. It's funny to watch their games and then watch Stockton's... Girls are so funny.. One will fall down, and the girl will say "oh I am so sorry," and help her up. Boys, it's like tackle football.. Love our basketball kids.. We are consumed in it 6 days a week..


1/6/2012 - Took nothing this day... :(


1/7/2012 - Stockton hitting one of many three pointers this game... :)


1/8/2012 - I am still trying to get dad on board for a dog for this little guy.. This is my moms dog Littlefoot. Every time we go out to her house, this kid just sits and holds her.. I think a dog may be just as therapeutic for him as fish were for Cole.. We'll see...

Saturday, October 22, 2011

17 years..

Today I have been married for 17 wonderful years.. Just wanted to tell my hubby how much I love him and how amazing he is. I wouldn't trade him for anything.. Here is to 50 more.. I love you Troy, Happy Anniversary!!




Also a shout out to my Grandma.. Happy Birthday Grandma, you are the best Grandma a kid could ask for.. Love getting your sweet cards in the mail. Love that you remember everyone.. You are one of a kind.. Lucky to have you. I love you!


Friday, October 21, 2011

The Pumpkin Patch...

We went to this awesome pumpkin patch this year, and wouldn't ya know it that right as we were leaving, both of my camera batteries were dead.. Ugh.. So my sweet sister took some with her Iphone.. :) Love this time of year, the leaves changing and the cooler temps, the starting of fall.. LOVE!!!

Stockton & Ryker on the tractor..


Our little family..


Picking the perfect one.


Miss Courtnee..


Jadey Bug...


My cute kiddos..


Stockton helping Ryker..


I am on top of the world... :)


Nancy's cute family..

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

My Studebaker...


Hard to believe that I now have 2 teenagers.. Today my Stockton turned 13.. He is such a good kid. He is always making us laugh. His love for basketball is nothing less than admirable.. I love watching him play something with his whole heart.. He is such a great brother to his siblings and a sweet cousin to his cousins. Love that he gets good grades without much nagging from me.. He takes pride in school and his grades, love that about him and Courtnee... I hope Cole and Jaden develop this trait.. :) Just a few pics from his birthday.. Love you buddy, Happy Birthday!!!


His friends..


Balloon Barricade...


Nothing Bundt Cake, our fave.. :)


Searching for birthday money in a book..


Hidden in a box of nails..


Yes there are over 200 balloons there... :)


Boy does this kid love his Grandma..

Sunday, September 11, 2011

In Memory...


Went to the Remembering field... So amazing to see all of these flags... Simply takes your breath away..

Monday, September 5, 2011

Ryker Roo...

Crazy how just a year ago I was watching as this precious little guy came into the world, and now chasing him as he runs amuck.. I love this baby as if he were one of mine, and often refer to him as my 5Th baby.. Can't believe where the time went over the last year, but so happy I have got to watch him grow up into a little toddler... A few pics from his first birthday..
I love you Ryker, so very much..


Cute decor..



What a little Stud...


Awww...


His new toy.


Loved the ribbon.. :)


And the cake...


Silly Cole..

Sunday, September 4, 2011

Salsa Time..

Just a few pics from our annual salsa fiesta.. We did over 200 quarts this year.. Glad we will have it all year but man what a job.. Thanks family for all the help.. :)

The Maters..


"The Pot"


Levi Bevi, yes that is all done salsa next to him...


So pretty..


Such hard work.. :)