Lets Go To Vegas!!!

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

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

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

I love my little handsome buddy!

Saying Goodbye is hard to Do!!

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!

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

Happy Birthday Saxton!!!!

My baby is turning 5 (sniff-sniff)

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

Sisters!

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

I think it is pretty good:)

Strawberry Pickin'

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?

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

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

Landmark Park!!

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!!!

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!!!

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?

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!!

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!

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?

We are having an Easter Party

We are having an Easter Party and you are invited!!!
April 11th, 2009
11:00-2:00
My House
We are grilling out hamburgers and hotdogs.
We are asking that you bring a side dish or dessert to share.
We are having lots of fun for the kids and young at heart.
If you want to hunt eggs- bring 10 stuffed eggs!!
Don't forget to bring a basket, lawn chair and if it is warm- the gear for swimming!!
Just let me know if you are coming so I can buy the right amount of meat!!

5 Senses

I've been tagged- this one is called the 5 senses tag. You list 4 things you love, and one thing you hate, for each category. Then tag 5 people, leave them a note on their blog so they know. Also, let the person who tagged you know when you post yours.
So here we go....

SMELL: 1.I love the smell of babies. 2. I love the smell of something baking in the oven. 3. I love the smell of anything clean 4. I love the smell of a good lotion. Hate- The smell of tuna- makes my stomach turn!!!!

Touch: 1.The feel of fantastic fabric- you know the ones you want to rub over and over 2. Soft skin 3. A good tissue- when I'm sick 4. The laundry when it is still warm from the dryer. Hate- I hate to touch raw meat- I use any utensil I can to not touch it.

Sound: 1. I love to hear my children being nice to each other. 2.I love-love-love music. 3.The sound of nature. 4.My sister's voice- it just makes me happy. Hate- Hearing someone clip their toenails!!!

Taste: 1. Mexican Food 2.Italian Food 3.Donuts- although I rarely eat them 4.Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Hate- Mayonaisse!!!

Sight: 1.I love looking at my children 2.A freshly cleaned room 3.The beach 4.Flowers Hate- I don't like seeing someone tattoed from head to toe and body piercing galore- ugh!!!

The five people I tag are: Amanda Magonigal, Sydney Magonigal, Jossie Parish, Monique Phipps & Jennifer Richardson!! Have Fun!!!!

Joy in the Journey!!!

I wanted to share something from President Thomas S Monson's talk he gave in November 2008. The title of the talk is "Finding Joy in the Journey". I was so moved by this talk and everything in it- if you have not read it- I encourage you to to so - you can go to www.lds.org and search in the Ensign- November 2008 and find it. But here is some of it......

"This is our one and only chance at mortal life--here and now. The longer we live, the greater is our realization that it its brief. Opportunities come, and then they are gone. I believe that among the greatest lessons we are to learn in this short sojourn upon the earth are lessons that help us distinguish between what is important and what is not. I plead with you not to let those most important things pass you by as you plan for that illusive and nonexistent future when you will have time to do all that you want to do. Instead, find joy in the journey--NOW."

"Stresses in our lives come regarless of our circumstances. We must deal with them the best we can. But we should not let them get in the way of what is most important- and what is most important almost always involves the people around us. Often we assume that they must know how much we love them. But we should never assume; we should let them know. Wrote William Shakespeare, " They do not love that do not show their love." We will never regret the kind words spoken or the affection shown. Rather, our regrets will come if such things are omitted from our relationships with those who mean the most to us."

I hope that this is as helpful to you as it was to me- I think I need to read it every day to be reminded- I may hang one of these on a wall in my house just for that.
Big hug, little hug, big kiss, little kiss!!!!

Something Homemade!!!

Who else want to play? No pressure. The first FIVE people to respond to this post will get something made by me! My choice. For you. This offer does have some restrictions and limitations:

1- I make no guarantees that you will like what I make!

2- What I create will be just for you.

3- It'll be done this year. (might be a little while)

4- You have no clue what it's going to be.

5- I reserve the right to do something extremely strange.

The catch? Oh, the catch is that you must re-post this on your blog and offer the same to the first 5 people who do the same on your blog. The first 5 people to do so and leave a comment telling me they did win a FAB-U-LOUS homemade gift by me! Oh, and be sure to post a picture of what you win when you get it! Sounds like fun, right?

Bowling!!!!!

We went bowling with Britt, Jordan & Tanner!!

The kids and adults had lots of fun - we don't take it too serious!!!

Making Pizza!!

The kids love making pizza- we don't do it often enough but am trying to get better! I have tried several dough recipes- the kids like it no matter what because they made it!! FUN!!!!! Once again I have several chins- what makes me hold my head back like that????

New Teacher!!!

So after a long, very painful, conversation with Sydney. I have decided to try a new piano teacher. I think a lot of the frustration is that they don't like their teacher- she is a little crazy!! So I searched out a new one and they will start with her next week. Cross your fingers everyone and hope that it changes their point of view!!! At least the kids will know that I am listening and trying to make it better!

Piano Practice Blues!!

I am so tired of making the girls practice piano. It is like pulling teeth without anesthesia(did I spell that right). I know that they will appreciate this one day but they sure as heck don't appreciate it now!! I pay good money for these lessons and they cry, fuss, and find any way out of it that they can think of. So am I a mean mommy for making them practice or will this pay off in the long run. I am not sure if I have the patience. I am open for any advice on this subject!HELP!!!!

Papa Glen & Girls

This was a Daddy/Daughter Dance!

Sean was on his way home from Iraq but didn't make it for the dance so my dad went with the girls- they had a good time with their Papa Glen! I am thankful that my dad did this for them!

Apron!

This is the apron I made my sister for Christmas- i didn't use a pattern- just did what I thought was cute- thought I would post to share!!!

Shock Collar For Yoda!!

I love this shock collar we bought for Yoda! It has 5 levels of shock plus a beep. So the theory is that you beep first then shock- so in time all you have to do is beep and not shock. Yoda is already there- all I have to do is beep his collar and he runs to my side! I wish I could put this on my children- I know that would be cruel but it really is awesome. I wonder how long he will have to wear it? We are correcting his bad behavior right now but will use it to train to do some positive behavior later- like come and stuff like that. Yoda is a small dog and I only would shock him on the level 1 or 2 but I was in a rush the other day and just picked it up and shocked him for his behavior. Well he screamed like crazy- so I look down at the number and it was on 4- I felt pretty bad after that. The dog went and found Saxton for comfort- THAT IS CRAZY! I know he was scared if he was seeking out Saxton for protection.HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!

CATSCAN!!!

Saxton had his catscan today. Sean came home from work- I made arrangements to be there. We talked to Saxton about it for a long time - trying to prepare him for it. We were thinking this would be traumatic--guess what--
HE LOVED IT!!!!
He was laughing- thought it was funny. The only problem with that is that he was suppose to be perfectly still so the tech came over and held him down- he still thought it was funny. We walked out the door and looked at each other and thought what did we fuss over that for?!>!>!
By the way he had a catscan because they think he had chronic sinuses- he may need surgery. The child has had several sinus infections in a row and has been on antibiotics for 3 weeks now and sounds like an avid smoker!! For those of you who don't know Saxton has had his tonsils and adnoids removed and has had two sets of ear tubes--I feel so sorry for him!! I honosetly think that it is his horrible allergies to blame for it all- that is just the opinion of a mother!!!
Peace out!!

Tug of War with Yoda