The Magonigal Family

This is Stella on Valentine's Day~ in her heart shirt and jeggings!This is on Sunday~ Sean was leaving so we did their gifts that day~ the older girls got crystal headbands, Saxton got a LEGO toy, and Stella got jammies! The older kids also got jars full of gummies!

The Big Snow!

2011-02-22T07:48:00.000-08:00

The Big Snow~ this snow kept the kids out of school for a week! We only enjoyed it for 2 days then it was annoying! That first day- we did spend ALL day outside and that is when I took all these pictures!

The Family in front of our house!
Check out Saxton and his mad skills on the snowboard!

Syd trying to snowboard!

Stella all bundled up on her sled!

The Christmas Card Photo Shoot!

2011-02-22T07:42:00.000-08:00

This is the shot I should have used!

This is up the street from our house- pretty scenery!

This was the winning shot in the end~ it is a miracle that we even got a decent one!

Sydney's 14th Birthday!

2011-02-22T07:37:00.000-08:00

Syd and her friends!

Sydney and her cake!

Tie Dye!!!

Sage's 12th Birthday

2011-02-22T07:33:00.000-08:00

Sage and her friends!

Twister- A timeless game!

Her Cake!
Tie Dye~ Also another classic!

Fall Break at the Beach!

2010-10-18T14:34:00.000-07:00

Syd jumping!The kids!

The Family!

Me and kids working on sandcastle!

Saxton Boogie Boarding!

Girls playing football!

Stella put her feet in the ocean!

The Family Again!

2010-10-18T14:29:00.000-07:00

Sage's 12th Birthday!!!Playing Twister!

Sage and her friends!

Blowing out the candles!

Tie Dying Pillowcases!

Beautiful Stella

2010-09-14T09:05:00.000-07:00

Tryin to decide which one I like best? What do you think? I am trying to make a wall of photos of my kids- I have one of syd that is good now to do the rest- I hope one of these will work for Stella!

Much Better!

2010-09-01T08:33:00.000-07:00

A BIG thank you to my family and friends for all of your support. I am feeling much better these days. I feel like I made it over the hump but it was really hard. I really appreciate all the comments and emails that I recieved that helped me through the hard times. I am now enjoying my time with Stella more and more. I am still lonely but know from moving a few times that it takes time to make new friends. The other kids are doing good in school and I have signed them up for after school activities- so the madness begins.

Baby Blues!

2010-08-25T12:04:00.000-07:00

Postpartum depression sucks!! I have it and I know I have it bad but overcoming it is something else entirely. I feel worthless, fat, and I don't want to do anything around the house. All I can bring myself to do is take care of the baby and I probably am not good at that. I also don't want to leave the house. I seem to be making everyone around here mad but I am not sure what to do about that. I did ask for meds from the doc but they made me feel VERY sick so I had to stop them. OMG- I hope this ends soon!

I wrote this as an outlet because I am pretty sure not many people read my blog- otherwise I would be horribly embarrassed. I feel like if I say it out loud (or write it down) that it helps. I researched Postpartum depression and only 20% of women go through what I am feeling. I feel like I should be able to control it but can't. I am too embarrassed to go to the doc again even cancelling my 6 week checkup!

Baby Girl

2010-08-25T07:39:00.000-07:00

Her eyes are blue- i haven't gotten a good pic of them yet! outfit is 0-3 and too big the shorts are even rolled at the waist in this pic!

she looked at me!

Stella's Blessing

2010-08-25T07:33:00.000-07:00

Our Family She was not happy-was screaming without binkie!

not a great picture but the best i got that day!

Stella Britt Magonigal

2010-07-23T09:10:00.001-07:00

Stella Britt Magonigal was born 22 July 2010 at 12:33 PM. She tipped the scales at 8 lbs 3 oz and she was 18 1/2 inches long.

Fun in the back yard!

2010-06-28T13:21:00.000-07:00

This is the kids in the back yard! It is amazing how much fun the water hose can be!Aren't they cute?

Goin' down the slide!

Crazy kids!!!!

View from my back porch!

2010-06-28T13:18:00.001-07:00

This is the view I have from my back porch- it really is pretty and very peaceful in the mornings.

Hooded Towel!

2010-06-28T13:15:00.000-07:00

This is the baby's hooded towel that I made her! I hate those teeny tiny ones- they are never big enough for me- so i made one- her name in the zebra is stinkin' cute!

My latest obsession!

2010-06-24T17:20:00.001-07:00

This is what I have been doing lately- making hair accessories!

This one is 3 rosettes of different sizes put together- the older girls like this one and I think I will make a few more in different colors for everyone! This one is tiny- can be clipped to a headband or worn alone!

This is a headband and a rosette- I made 3 matching rosettes so the girls can match the baby one day! The headband is stretchy stuff I found at Hobby Lobby- Love It! The rosettes are a learning process- I just practiced until I got better! I may start selling them if I get ambitious!

Father's Day

2010-06-24T17:17:00.001-07:00

This picture was taken the day before Father's Day because Sean left at about 4:00 am on Father's Day!

Saxton lost his first tooth!

2010-06-21T05:43:00.001-07:00

This is Saxton right after he lost his first tooth- blood and all!
I know you can't see it but he is holding his little baby tooth! His big guy tooth was already coming in behind it so we were encouraging him to pull the baby one and he did!

Our trip to the Huntsville Botanical Gardens

2010-06-21T05:35:00.000-07:00

It was military appreciation week here in Huntsville- which is really nice. We got into the Botanical Gardens for free! It was super hot which made me drag even worse but we got to see a lot of the gardens. This is the butterfly house!Some bamboo!

The daylillies!

The big fish- we saw a kid take a dive in this pond as we were walking up- pretty funny- the water is dyed blue so algae won't grow as bad so the kid was blue!

Up in the tree house!

On his way up the tree house!

Dance Recital!

2010-06-05T18:38:00.000-07:00

The girls at dance recital!

Saxton and his Kindergarten Teacher!

2010-06-05T18:36:00.000-07:00

Saxton and Mrs. Kelley

She was Saxton's Kindergarten Teacher and she was Sydney's 1st grade teacher!

Saxton's 6th Birthday!

2010-06-05T18:27:00.000-07:00

Saxton's 6th Birthday at Chuck-E-Cheese's!

I ask who had more fun? Daddy or Saxton?

I think maybe birthday boy but daddy was a close 2nd!Wow- look at those tickets!

Pure happiness!

Birthday Boy!

Moving Time!

2010-05-14T12:50:00.000-07:00

The time has come for us to move on. We will be moving Wednesday and we are excited and a little saddened. We are always sad to leave the friends we have made, this time we are also leaving family behind but bringing some with us too. We have a new adventure in store for us in Huntsville. We hope that everyone will come visit- we are blessed to have a house with a guest bedroom and we love visitors. We will be welcoming a new member to our family really soon- and that is exciting on its own. I will be slowly decorating the new house- I want to do it right and that will take time and money. We had to buy a fridge, update the dishwasher, and we bought new washer and dryer. Oh we also bought a new upright freezer- all of that took a huge chunk of our decorating money. We bought 2 new couches and kitchen table before we moved so at least we have that- I will put some pictures up soon after we move to get some suggestions:)

Pageant Dress For Sale!!

2010-04-06T11:56:00.001-07:00

This is a Beautiful Pageant Dress For Sale- $200

She only wore it for 2 pageants! We were extremely happy with it and got a lot of compliments- just too small now! Please pass on to anyone you think would be interested!

It is a size 2!

Michelle Dimond- Beloved Daughter, Sister, Mother & Wife

2010-04-05T16:11:00.000-07:00

Sean's sister Michelle passed away recently- she was an amazing person- and she will be greatly missed. As we mourn her, we find solace in the fact that death is not the end- we will see her again one day.

Our new house!

2010-03-17T16:52:00.001-07:00

http://www.visualtour.com/shownp.asp?t=2120581&prt=10003

This is our new house in Huntsville- if you have any decorationg ideas- please let me know!!!!

The News!

2010-03-03T16:56:00.000-08:00

We found out today that we are having a GIRL! Saxton was not very happy but maybe he will come around when he sees her. The girls on the other hand were very excited- a little girl to dress up!!!

We Sold Our House!

2010-02-24T13:12:00.001-08:00

Yes, we sold our house very quickly! Isn't is pretty in the snow? Now we will be homeless for a month until the kids get out of school. We are looking hard in Huntsville to find a new home- cross your fingers for us!

Pictures of Sydney!

2010-02-23T18:46:00.000-08:00

These are the pictures I took of Sydney for her school pageant to enter photogenic!

She is pretty!
She turned in the B&W! I was torn between the color and B&W so I let her make the decision!

My Little Chef!

2010-02-18T06:52:00.000-08:00

Saxton loves to help cook- he stayed up there the whole time and finished the dinner!

He was starving by dinner time so to keep him from snacking I asked him to help me- I didn't know he would be thrilled with the idea- it all turned out well and I think he will be helping me again soon!

Even More Snow!

2010-02-13T06:23:00.001-08:00

Sydney's Big Snowman!This was our 2nd snowman!

I don't think the snow has ever been this thick in Ozark before.

More Fun!

Snow Day in Alabama!

2010-02-12T10:10:00.000-08:00

warming up after playingtheir snowman

that face just says fun

catching snow flakes

sledding

more sledding

We were having fun in the snow today- and here's the thing- IT IS STILL SNOWING- there is twice as much on the ground now then in these pictures. I am not sure the last time it snowed like this in Alabama but it has been a LLLOONNGGG time. We had a lot of fun but the kids were soaking wet and very cold when we were done. They may go back out later if it keeps snowing for a few more hours- we could make an awesome snowman!!

House for Sale!

2010-02-08T08:42:00.000-08:00

We put our house up for sale today- we are trying to do it BY OWNER in an attempt to save money- because we really need any extra money! Here is a picture of the front!!!

Yuck!

2010-02-03T06:12:00.000-08:00

I am not feeling well and haven't been since Monday. At first it was just a cough and now I think it is the flu. I am off to the doc today but I don't think there is much they can do. It sucks being pregnant and sick- can't take much medicine and I always worry about the baby. My husband has to work late and it is the kids busy day- i will have to suck it up and push forward. Maybe today will be a better day anyway. I will find out what we are having on March 3rd. I am so excited to find out because that means i can start planning and buying because I have nothing. Oh I do have a swing- there was one half off at target the other day and it was fairly neutral so I bought it. Two of my kids loved the swing and one did not- so at half off I bought it just in case this baby loves it. Now I need EVERYTHING else!!!!!!!!!!!!

News!

2010-01-20T17:42:00.000-08:00

Okay since not many people read my blog- I thought it would be safe to announce that we are going to have an addition to our family. Yes- at 34 I am having baby number 4! I am excited and scared all at the same time. I am 12 1/2 weeks along- I think I will find out in March what the sex is. I am due on Aug 1st but never make it to my due date because my babies are HUGE. Oh did I mention we are moving to Huntsville in June- meaning I have to find a new doctor, move into a new house, set up a new life. It will be okay- just a little nervous about everything. I hope everything will be okay with the baby- I know I am close to the age when they do test because you are old. I don't quite qualify for that but it still makes me nervous. So there it is- my secret is out!

2010-01-02T12:12:00.000-08:00

Christmas at our house!!

SydneySage

Saxton

This is Sean and Sage at Nese and Tom's

Britt, Bama & Me at Nese and Tom's

(i am hating that double chin- i told them to tell me if i needed to turn my head but they didn't tell me and so there is the double chin action) Bama looks really surprised!

Look at me!

2010-01-02T12:07:00.000-08:00

Saxton can now ride his bike without training wheels!!

I think he could have done this a long time ago but was just scared because in one day he started doing tricks on his bike- no hands-no feet- standing- skidding!! I see injuries in the near future- at least he like wearing his new helment- it is not in this picture because we bought it after. It is a motorcycle helment so it will protect his head and face!!

2009-12-22T13:18:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas

Love,

Sean, Stacey, Sydney, Sage & Saxton

A GOOD LAUGH!

2009-12-14T08:14:00.000-08:00

Me and my sister-in-laws, Amanda and Neisha sang a song in church yesterday. It was very interesting. We started out and got the first verse done- it was okay but you could tell we were nervous- then somehow we got off. Amanda started before me and Neisha on the second verse- well that was it for me. If any of you know me you know that I am a nervous laugher. I started giggling immediately - I even snorted- ha! I made all kinds of ugly faces to stop from bursting out in loud laughter right into the microphone- oh it was bad!!!!! I gathered every bit of composer in my body and sang the last verse and got through it without laughing but I turned this pretty song into a comedy show. I feel so bad but when I get tickled and try to hold it back it makes it 10 times worse. I have vowed to never sing in public again- well at least in a small group and never ever by myself. I apologize for my behavior- I felt so much like a little child up there giggling through a song but it is what it is:)

2009-11-15T10:52:00.000-08:00

Sydney's Friends at her party!

Sydney Posing with her fantabulous cake!!!

Sydney's Zebra Cake

2009-11-12T13:37:00.000-08:00

I MADE THIS!!!!!!

This is Sydney's 13th Birthday cake- her party is tomorrow and I spent all day making this. It is by no means perfect but I think it is pretty darn cute. I hope she thinks so too.

Thankful Jar

2009-11-02T08:47:00.000-08:00

This idea is so cute-- I already did it for my house. I found this over at www.bluecricketdesign.blogspot.com

The link to print the free card is there too- it is on SUGARDOODLE!

Hope you try this too- it is always a good idea to be thankful!

Cheer Competition!

2009-11-02T08:34:00.000-08:00

The team went to competition on halloween and placed third in their category- they did really well and made very few mistakes- I was really proud of them!! They looked soooo cute!

SMS Cheer TeamToe Touches
Getting ready to come on the mat

Ending Stunt

Cute and Peppy Sydney

Halloween Fun!

2009-11-02T08:30:00.001-08:00

Our Family at the Fall Festival

Wilma Flinstone, Bon Qui Qui, Fro Girl, Mad Scientist, Cowboy Me in all my Bon Qui Qui Glamour

Those nails were so hard to work with- I took them off right after the festival

I Stand Corrected!!!!

2009-10-22T08:21:00.001-07:00

I talked to the principal about this situation this morning and I guess it is a teacher's perrogative to do what she wants. If she says you can retake a test if you made a 70 or below or 80 or below it is her choice. I however still think it is completley unfair but I can't fight it if it is a rule at the school. Sigh*********

Update!

2009-10-20T15:14:00.001-07:00

This just keeps getting better. So the teacher is accepting the report that Sydney redid. BUT.... while I was there the teacher let me know that syd made a 77 on a test. So.... I ask syd about it when I pick her up from school. Here's the good part......she says the highest grade was an 80. She let everybody with a 75 or below take it over. WHAT???????? That is the most unfair thing I have ever heard. It was the exact same test too. Does this woman have it out for Sydney or is this just how she operates? What do you think about this? To me it is the most unethical thing I have heard of- how com someone with a 74 gets the opportunity to make 100 but my child is stuck with her 77? CRAZY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WHY????

2009-10-20T06:21:00.000-07:00

I am off to have a conference with a teacher in about an hour!!!! Syd brought home her report card last night and she has all A's except for PE!!! So I say--what is going on? She says- the teacher says I didn't turn in my report(yes report in PE) and she gave me a zero. Well I watched Sydney do this report and she swears she turned it in. The teacher didn't give Syd a chance to do it over just gives her a zero- the only B on her report card. I am livid. I am going down there this morning and hoping she will change her mind otherwise I am going up the chain of command on this one- just for the principle of it. Syd is a good student and doesn't just -not do her work. This teacher should have handled this differently. What do you think about this? I can't believe I have to go be controversial- I hate it- but I dislike what this PE teacher has done to my child more.
PS- who does reports in pe--isn't it supposed to be easy?

Sage turns 11!!!!!

2009-10-10T15:54:00.000-07:00

This is Sage's cake that someone fabulous made!

(not me)
Sage's load of money she got for her birthday!

Sage and Emma getting ready to play putt-putt!

Sage spun around in the go-kart (she got in trouble with the people) but really she didn't mean too!

Bumper Boats- they got so wet but I think they liked this the best!

Sage and Emma's funny faces at lunch!

The waiter sining Happy Birthday to Sage at TGIF!

I think Sage had a fun birthday- it was fun filled with friends, family, cake, and presents. What more could a girl ask for????? Thanks to everyone who came and helped out! I can't believe Sage is 11- she is a beautiflul girl inside and out- Love You Sage!

I am trying!

2009-10-08T18:52:00.000-07:00

I am trying to do digital scrapbooking- it is not easy!

I learned a while ago and then got busy - so naturally I forgot everything I had learned- so I am now trying to relearn. This is my first page this go round! I know that it is simple but I like simple because it is EASY!

The Lizard!!

2009-10-04T11:56:00.000-07:00

Did you know you could wear lizards as earrings? Or attach them to your finger?

We have so many lizards in our backyard and the kids play with them all the time- Saxton calls all lizards JOJO for some reason unkown to me but it is pretty funny!

Stuff!!!!Playing with my new camera!

2009-10-04T11:44:00.000-07:00

This is Saxton- just being his cute self!!!Me and my sis!

Us Again!

Sydney!

Sage!

Sydney Cheering It Up!!

My Fantabulous Purse!!!

2009-08-22T14:55:00.000-07:00

This is my latest purse- i have an addiction to them- buying them and making them!!!

This is a shot of the inside fabric- the green!! This is a closeup- this was my first fabric flower!

This is a shot of the whole purse! It is suppose to be reversible but my lining didn't exactly match up right and I think I know why- when I make another one I think I can do it right. The pattern called for a big bow on the purse which I wasn't thrilled with so I tried making the fabric flower with a covered button in the middle and I am happy with it. These may be Christmas presents in the making.

My Girl Owl Gift Set!!!

2009-08-21T09:01:00.000-07:00

I made these for a baby shower that is tonight.

One is a burp rag and the other a blanket with a matching owl whom I call Lola. Isn't she fabulous. I am so excited about it- I will make more but they will all be one of a kind because I will use different fabrics for the owls. Hopefully I can get going and put a couple in my etsy store.

I finished my QUILT!!!

2009-08-21T08:55:00.000-07:00

I have made two rag quilts which were fun and one other quilt but this is my first true quilt- I think it is pretty darn cute. The quilting part is definitely the hardest. I am wanting to do a quilt now with free motion quilting.

Erin's Wedding!!!!

2009-08-21T08:31:00.000-07:00

Mike & Gayle and their 7 kids!!!!Saxton, Parker & Sam!!!

Sydney & Baby Meg!!

It's My Birthday!!!

2009-08-11T07:34:00.000-07:00

It was my birthday on Aug 9th- and now I am another year older and hopefully wiser too.

This is my birthday dinner at TGIF- they made me stand in a chair and I told them I was turning 19!!! I think I was 10 shades of red!!!!This is the cake that Sean made me- I call it the leaning tower of yum- hey at least he tried. I got a new camera for my birthday and this picture was taken with it:)

Quilt!

2009-07-30T12:02:00.000-07:00

I am learning how to quilt and this is how far I have gotten. I have made 2 rag quilts and 1 other quilt but this is the first one that I have pieced together. I like it so far- next I will put a big border around the edge. If you are related to me- this may be coming to you at christmas or your birthday so just act surprised!!!! I am too excited about it not to post it here though!!! Tell me what you think about this?

Owl Burp Cloth!

2009-07-30T11:58:00.000-07:00

This is my awesome idea that I have been working on- I have about 10 ideas in my head right now. This will be one that I will start selling soon in etsy. This is a boy version and I still have lots of ideas for cute girl ones and other uses in my head. Owls are so popular right now and I like them because they can be girl or boy depending on what fabric you use. Anyway what do you think about this one? how much should I charge? I appreciate you comments!

Wiggin' Out!!!

2009-07-30T11:56:00.001-07:00

The kids were playing with my wig from halloween- I thought they turned out so funny- I told the kids I was going to post them on the blog!

Jordan & Sydney

2009-07-30T11:54:00.000-07:00

Movie Time!

2009-07-30T11:51:00.000-07:00

We went and saw G-Force the other day and it was so cute! Our favorite line is "Well what do you suggest I do?"----"Poop in his hand.....Poop in his hand!!!"

This is Saxton in front of the big poster in the lobby!

My latest creations!

2009-07-17T11:15:00.000-07:00

These burp rags are my latest creations- I think I have made burp rags every possible way. These I think are too cute and I have so many ideas- do you guys like them? This one I used a free pattern from www.portabellopixie.typepad.com This frog is so cute for a boy- I have a few more ideas on just this frog one- I will have to try them and sell them on etsy or something because I don't need burp rags-ha.

Henna Fun!

2009-07-17T09:52:00.000-07:00

I bought one of those Henna Tattoo kits and we had some fun. We didn't get too crazy but may do it again for a party or something.

This is syd's ankle!

Sage & Me

My Hand!

My Grandmother!

2009-07-13T08:51:00.000-07:00

This is my grandmother(my mother's mom) and me. I went to visit her today- I don't visit near as much as I should. She was so good to me growing up- when I went through some bad times she was the one that was there for me. I owe her so much. I am thankful for her and I am going to try to be better and visit more often.

I am going to make this!!!

2009-07-01T14:26:00.000-07:00

I found this bag at www.awednesdayafternoon.blogspot.com I loooovvee it! I am also going to make some skirts- because I cannot find any that I like that don't cost loootttsss of money. I love the fabric that i find- so why not make some of my own. Anyway- if any of you girls want to learn with me just call or email or leave me a comment!!! I recently learned how to make necklaces out of sculpy from a friend and they are totally awesome- I will show when I make some of my own!!!

OOHHH- It was hot but so much fun!

2009-06-29T06:24:00.001-07:00

We just returned from our trip to Disney World- it was sooo hot but we had lots of fun! We spent 5 days at Disney and that was just about right- next time we will work in a few days of rest in between the days at disney!

This is Saxton with Buzz and Woody- he was so happy to meet these two! But in close running is his encounter with the "RED RANGER"

The girls goofing off with fingers in the pirate store.

The whole fam having fun with the hats!

Is this smile cute or what?

It's lightning mcqueen and mater- you know your jealous you didn't get to meet them:)

Me and Sage with our princess pirate hats:)

It's Stitch!

I coudn't resist this pic- he looks like a catalog picture- he wouldn't look at me because he was mad(mostly hot and tired) we were in line for splash mountain which he really liked!

Thumbs up Buzz!

This is our picture that we go in our disney frame!!!

2009-06-15T06:13:00.000-07:00

This is a giveaway on www.vanessachristenson.com so go there and check it out! I am putting this on my blog for a chance to win it- im crossing my fingers:)

Stepping Stone!

2009-06-14T12:19:00.000-07:00

This is Saxton- while me and Sage were working on her stone- check out the spiderman gloves and the chin guards:) This is what we started with!

You mix it up!

Pour in and decorate!

This is what she ended up with- I am going to let the other two kids do one too!

Syd's Cheerleading Squad

2009-06-13T10:11:00.000-07:00

This is the SMS Cheerleading Squad at Camp- they won the Extreme Routine! They are so cute- I am proud of them!

Burp Rags!

2009-06-13T10:09:00.001-07:00

These are some burp rags I made for a baby shower! They have a burp rag inside the fabric with lace all around. I wish I knew how to do this when my girls were little:)

A Fun Project

2009-06-13T06:36:00.000-07:00

This was posted over at http://www.thecreativeitchboutique.blogspot.com it looks like so much fun. I think me and the kids are going to try this!

Got Smarts!????!!

2009-06-03T05:40:00.000-07:00

I am so proud of my girls- I don't have any pictures of syd because they didn't have a ceremony but both of the girls made Straight A's ALL YEAR. Also good conduct all year and national physical fitness award. Saxton graduated from preschool- he can write his name( maybe that qualifies as an A- i think it is a miracle) he hates anything to do with learning!!!

More Vegas!

2009-05-26T19:51:00.001-07:00

These pictures are from KA- this guy was amazing= I wish he had done more but he was a fantastic acrobat!!!This contraption was amazing- i was scared for these guys though walking on the outside of these circles without any safety features but I was entertained!!!!!!

Vegas Trip!!

2009-05-26T18:35:00.000-07:00

This is me and my friends Carrie and Christy. We met in Vegas and had a girls weekend. We stayed at Ceasar's Palace and saw KA and The Lion King. We had a really good time but were bombarded by pornography. It was everywhere- we could not escape it. I would never take my children there-at least not walking the strip. This was a much needed get away for me and I feel much better after having some time with some old friends and talking about the old days and how silly we were- it was like turning back time!!

Dance Recital!

2009-05-18T14:35:00.001-07:00

I realize that I need to take more pictures- but this one is Sydney and her friends dancing to Red Umbrella- which I choreographed!!This is Sydney and Sage backstage- oh that rhymes?!
The is Sage and Shady!- they were in their One World costumes- another one that I did!>!

This is Syd with more of her classmates!>!

Lets Go To Vegas!!!

2009-05-13T07:12:00.000-07:00

I am seeing the Cirque Show - it is called KA!

I am taking a vacation without my kids!

-This is the first time I have left them to go on a vacation like this.

- I think I deserve it but I will miss them!

I have never seen a Cirque show so I am super excited!

Mother's Day

2009-05-11T10:01:00.001-07:00

I had a great mother's day! I always have mixed feelings about this day. I miss my own mother so much and there is nothing I would like more than to have her back but I love to celebrate BEING a mother. My husband made me breakfast and bought me some cards and clothes. The kids actually were good for the first part of the day- the girls have to pick at each other- they just can't stand it! But at church -Sister Darley gave me a hug from my mom- she knew her and said she just wanted to give me a hug from her! She made my day just by that small act of kindness- Wow- the world is not just being swallowed by evil- there are actual angels among us!!!!

Saxton's Class

2009-05-11T09:57:00.000-07:00

This is Saxton's preschool class- Saxton is in the red shorts!

I love my little handsome buddy!

Saying Goodbye is hard to Do!!

2009-04-27T06:53:00.001-07:00

Sydney & HaileySage & Alicia

The gang!

The Richardson's came here for flight school and we instantly knew we would be friends- not to mention she had children the same ages as my 3!!! We had lots of cookouts and game nights! The kids really became good friends too- so it is time for them to return to their home in Utah and we will miss them dearly! We cried for a while on Sunday but hope to see them again someday and we wish them all the best on going back home- We love you guys!!!

Saxton's 5th Birthday!

2009-04-27T06:49:00.000-07:00

It was so hot on Saturday everyone was swimming!Saxton blowing out his candles on his SuperHero Cake!

Happy Birthday Saxton!!!!

2009-04-23T08:27:00.000-07:00

My baby is turning 5 (sniff-sniff)

He is soooo cute- gosh I make pretty babies!!!!!

Sisters!

2009-04-20T16:32:00.000-07:00

This is a picture I took of the girls for the dance recital program!

I think it is pretty good:)

Strawberry Pickin'

2009-04-18T19:57:00.000-07:00

We went strawberry picking today- lots of fun- not too hot!

The kids really enjoy this and the strawberries are divine!

This place is about 5 minutes from our house!

I just got through making my strawberry jam but I will have to make some more- I only have 16 jars and my kids go through this stuff like crazy!

How Does Your Garden Grow?

2009-04-18T18:00:00.000-07:00

This is my humble garden- I hope that it produces some stuff!

We planted cucumbers, zuchinni, tomatoes, watermelon, peppers, and some herbs.

Landmark Park!!

2009-04-16T16:15:00.000-07:00

The kids are on spring break so Sean took a day off and we spent the day at Landmark Park- We had a picnic and played on the playground. We also went on the nature walk and fed the donkeys- we had a good time and we hope to go back sometime soon! FYI- it does cost $4 for adults and $3 for kids to get in but it is not usually crowded so it is worth it!

Feeding the donkey! We weren't suppose to feed them but they were trying to get the grass on our side so we just helped them out:)

On the Boardwalk!!On the tire swing!

Higher!

Acrobatics!

My Monkeys!

Hang On!

Easter!!!

2009-04-16T15:57:00.001-07:00

This was an Easter Egg Hunt at Adam and Pam's House!The Whole Family!

The Boys with their matching ties!

Me and the kids!

The Kiddos!

Look at his basket- boy is he a lucky kid!

The Rabbit!!!

2009-04-15T07:07:00.000-07:00

I have shared this story with a lot of family but thought I would share with everyone! Easter morning Saxton woke up to his Easter Basket- in it he had gotten a SpiderMan shirt- the cute ones from old navy. Anyway after church he puts on the shirt - he looks up at me- rubs his shirt - and says "The Rabbit knows my size" I thought that I would die- I had to hold in my laughter because he hates to be laughed at. But this one was priceless!!!!!

Disney Help?

2009-03-31T10:07:00.000-07:00

We are planning a trip to Disney in June- We haven't been in about 5 years. Does anyone have any advice for us that has been recently? We are trying to find somewhere to stay with 3 kids- it is more difficult than you would think!!!

How Sweet!!

2009-03-27T12:16:00.000-07:00

I went to tuck Sage in bed the other night and she wasn't alone. Saxton was standing beside her bed telling her a bedtime story- the three little pigs! I was so touched by this it almost made me cry! After he was done with his story he gave her a hug, told her he loved her, and said good night. It is moments like that - that I live for! I only wish every night could be so loving- ha!

Family Pictures! Help Me Decide!

2009-03-24T10:48:00.000-07:00

We had a family photo shoot and so many of them turned out good- so I need your opinions- which one do you like the best?