Dinner With Dad

While Mom is away the kids will play.

They said spaghetti and meatballs and Dad said OK.

We washed it all down with the ever-nutritious root-beer float all the while watching 

the Kids Choice Awards on Nick.

See Mommy we are just fine!  Just a  little over loaded with carbs and sugar.... But JUST FINE!

Pwecious Feet!

When Owen turned four in October all he wanted for his birthday was moon sand. And yes of course he got it.  I'm surprised it's lasted this long, but the other day he was playing with it and he made a footprint with his little four year old foot. I happened to pass him by as I was walking to the kitchen and he said "mommy, look at my pwecious footprint!"  I was in tears laughing.  It was too cute!  Even though he is put in time outs throughout  the day and sometimes swatted on the behind, he knows that I think everything about him is precious especially those feet! 

I guess I'm not as bad as I think.  I feel like the majority of the time I am getting angry at my little ones but I think I'm mistaken.  Or I hope I'm mistaken because I want them to remember the good and fun times mommy has with them, not the angry moments!

Crazy Preggo!!

Okay, I admit being pregnant with my other three was no picnic.  But this fourth one has completely thrown me for a loop!  I have never been so hormonal!  One second I'm crying, the next I'm laughing hysterically, then I'm growing horns out of my head crazy mean!!  My friend Adrianne, said it's called pregnancy rage.  I had pregnancy rage with my others but only towards people driving stupidly, never did I freak out on Toby the way I have lately.  I know he's had it and walking on pins and needles. I feel so bad but I can't control it.  I seriously feel like I am out of control of myself.  Not a fun way to feel.  I keep trying to tell myself that it will be worth it, but will it?  Okay, maybe once I hold that newborn in my arms, but until then I am a living nightmare! AHHHHHHHHHHH!!  And poor Toby is my only scapegoat.

I'm sorry Tob, I know how much you must hate me right now.  Just remember that this really is not who I am. (At least I don't think so?)  And know that I do love you and do appreciate all you're doing for me, especially with the kids.  Thank You!!

And to anyone who crosses my path, beware!! You might just see those horns!:)

Leland's Field Trip

For the first time ever, I was able to go on a field trip with one of my kids.  Leland went to Lin's Market, Artic Circle, and the Fire Station.  It was a lot of fun.  He was most excited for the fire station. We saw parts of a store, you would never see by just shopping.  We also were able to go behind the counter of Artic Circle and we got ice cream.  

I actually learned a lot.  I had no idea how many fire engines they had and how each one is used for a specific fire.  Very interesting!

I think the best part for Leland was the bus ride.  No seat belts!!

Gary

Over the past year my brother has been contemplating joining the Army.  He finally joined and will be leaving for boot camp on Tuesday.  He will do his boot camp in Oklahoma and then will be training as a medic in Texas.  While I know this was a hard decision for him, in my opinion it was a very smart one. He will serve as a medic for four years and after that he has his schooling paid for.  Something that hasn't come easy for him.  I am so proud of him for making this decision.  We are going to miss him so much!

Gary, you really make me proud every day!  I know you will make a wonderful father and hubby someday.  I'm glad it's not now because you have so much to look forward to.  I am so grateful for your testimony.  I know we waiver at times but knowing that your faith is strong has always made mine so much stronger.  I love you Gar bear.  Stay happy and strong!

My sweet little nieces!!

These are my sweet little nieces, Addie and Elise.

They are so stinken adorable I just want to pick

     Them up and squeeze them.  They live in Oregon

     and it's been over two years since I last saw them!

     Mandy, I love and miss you so much!  Give those 

             girls a big smooch from me and their cousins!

Uncle Hilary and Rockin Out!

This is my Uncle Hilary. I haven't seen him since

third grade. He happened to be in Salt Lake this

past weekend and wanted to take all the kids to

Chuck E. Cheese. It was so nice to visit with him, I

only wish my Aunt Maren had been with him. The

kids had a blast and loved him to pieces!! Thanks

Uncle Hilary. We don't know when we'll see you

again but hopefully it won't be years!

Miranda and her cousins always sing to music

videos on You Tube of their favorite

singers. I think they were rockin out to

Taylor Swift. Leland's got to rock out

once in a while too!!