Christmas 08'

Santa Claus came twice to us this year, Our kids must have been extra special to have him come twice. (NOT) We celebrated the first time because we decided to head to Montana for the holidays and visit with Mark's family so we didn't want to haul the big stuff. Austin got a PSP with some games, Heelee's, clothes, Lego's and Star wars books. DJ got a Diego train, Diego play sets, clothes and tractors. Zaydree got a bike and helmet, makeup (which she loves),strollers and highchairs for her dolls and dress up clothes. So I think they were spoiled!
In Montana we had a good time but the weather was quite cold. The weather was quite bad in Idaho but we broke the drive up in 2 days which made it nice for the kids. Plus we got a new vehicle (go figure) which made the trip a lot easier for the kids. We went sledding with our cousins, played games, had sleepovers, Holiday dinners and some good relaxing in while we were up there. The kids sure love seeing their cousins, aunt and uncle, grandma and grandpa. They are super sad every time we have to leave. But I know they are surely missed also in return.
I hope all of you had a fun and enjoyable Holiday Season this year!

My 2 cuties!

Zaydree is getting way too big! She has started the cutest little thing. She never use to play in her room or with any of her toys and now she comes up to Mark or I and says "Come play in my room and sit down." Who could tell this cute little face no. She usually loves us to read a puppy book or play cash register or play babies by dressing them up. But I really can't believe just like that, that she love to play with her toys. Its a good thing right before Christmas so we can say she got a little use out of them before she gets more for this Christmas.

11 Wonderful Years together!

Yesterday we celebrated our 11th year Anniversary by going to a Utah Grizzlies Hockey game which they lost 2-1 and staying a night at the Anniversary Inn in the room called "The Mansion" then we went to dinner and shopping. It was such a wonderful weekend with the man I love! I am thankful to my parents for taking our kids and letting us have a romantic getaway. I copied a Man Tag from Jessica (Thanks Jessica) since she just celebrated her 11th anniversary.
1-Where did you meet your husband? At CEU, I was a senior in high school and I had friends at CEU so they introduced me to him.
2-How long did you date before you got married? We dated on and off for 1 year when he proposed then another 4 months after that.
3-How long have you been married? 11 wonderful and some hard years.
4-What does he do that surprises you? Works long long hours to provide for our family. Lets me play when I want without complaining!
5-What is your fav. feature of his? He is Tall, Dark and handsome!
6-What is his best quality? Loves to spend time with his family!
7-Does he have a nickname for you? Just hun or hunny
8-What is his fav. food? Steak, Ribs or Pasta's.
9-What is his fav. sport? He loves Baseball and basketball.
10-When and where did you first kiss? 2nd or 3rd date at the movies and back at his apartment.
11-What is you fav. thing to do as a couple? We love to camp, fish, ride 4 wheelers and boat and vacation together!
12-Do you have children? Yes 3 adopted. Austin 6 Dylan 4 and Zaydree 2
13-Does he have any hidden talents? He is a very handy man can fix almost anything and he knows tons about Electricity!
14-How old is he? 32 years old
15-What is his fav. music? Rap crap or ACDC, nickelback and different alternative
16-What do you admire most about him? He loves me for being me! He Makes sure me and the kids are happy and satisfied.
17-What is his fav. color? Totally Blue! (GO Yankees! always wears his NY hat.)
18-Will he read this? Probably not unless I show it to him.
19-Who said I love you first? He certainly did!!!
20-I tag... Whoever wants to share to us about their husbands!


Pictures will follow!!

Dinner Time Conversation

Growing up for me and now dinner conversation with my family has always been the best. So I try and implement that in my own family. Just to ask them how their day went by saying" What was favorite thing you did at school", "What did you eat for lunch" (Which this question they seem to always know the most of), "What was the saddest thing that happened at school" So I am informed on everything even if it is only coming out of my kids mouth it is still conversation.
So the other night at the dinner table I was just being myself and I said: Let's eat and be marry!
DJ: I don't want to get married.
Austin: You have to when you get big.
Mom: You should after a mission and college.
Austin: Yeah then we can kiss them when we are married.
Mom: Yeah I would wait until then that sounds like a good idea.
It is just so cute and funny how they catch up on the littlest things.
Now the biggest thing around our house is: Mom and Dad you have to be nice because Jesus says so. They think by saying that, it will work when they are in trouble. I think it is cute but I am too mean. So it does show they do learn in church. Even if it is for that reason.

Happy Halloween!

As you can see we went with the Star Wars theme. WE had a blast doing it! Austin was Darth Vader, DJ was a Jedi, Zaydree was Yoda, Jill Princess Leia and Mark had to work so we didn't buy him a costume, but I joked around saying he was Chewy if he would just take his shirt off. He knows I was just kidding.
It has been a busy week. Tuesday our friends had a kid party with a fun little spook alley in the garage with a lot of goodies and hot chocolate and a lot of adult socializing by the fire, We had a church party on Wednesday night with carving pumpkin contest and a chili cookout, Thursday was our friends party and I was in charge of games so I was a little stressed out but I had a great time doing it and the party was a blast! We have the best friends in the whole world! Friday we had a parade at the daycare with a carnival, Austin had a parade at his school along with a carnival, and DJ had a party. So trying to help everyone out and make sure I was to all events plus go trick or treating tonight it has been a long week. I think I am just going to relax and have a peaceful weekend. I don't know how many of you do it with more than 3 kids and working full time because with 3 I think it is a butt kicker some days! Well I hope all of you had a wonderful Halloween this year. I thought we would have had more trick or treaters than we did but I won't complain also it was a miracle we didn't have any after 9:00 pm I thought for a Friday we would have late ones but we didn't and it was nice!

Poor DJ!

Poor DJ had to go get stitches in his chin this week. Mark had the day off so I made him take him to the E.R. He was being a little boy and pushing a box to go like a car on the ground and hit a divot on the cement and sliced his chin opened. He had to get 4 stitches. My mom thought it wasn't that bad, but when I looked at it and I could see flesh and meat up there I told her I think he needs stitches. But he was so brave Mark said. Now at the E.R they give numbing cream before they have to give the shot and they really don't feel nothing. SO I was thankful he was so tough and brave. The other sad thing was about 2 weeks ago I thought he broke his nose jumping off a tower at our house. It bleed for awhile and bruised fast, but luckily it wasn't broken or people at the E.R or everyone around us probably thinks we really beat our child. But I guess BOYS will be BOYS!

Watch out David Beckham!

So tonight was our last night of soccer and for some reason every year or season I get talked into coaching (not that I don't mind, it's the fact that I have a daughter that isn't that helpful.) But it is soooooo much fun to see your kids progress through the years as they start out in sports. Mark and I are quite competitive when it comes to sports and we try not to push it to much on our kids, I think we explain that sport to our kids and let it go from there. If they enjoy it we help them along and try to help them excel in that sport. But not to brag to much I honestly can't believe how far our little Austin who is 6 has excelled! Every game he is after the ball and tries to get as many goals as possible. The first game he just moped around and I told him I would give him a dollar if he made a goal and he really went after it and scored. So the rest of games he scored an average of 4-5 goals a game and kept asking for dollars, but I told him it was for the first game only but made him feel special about every game he played. Grandma & pa were there and Mark and one goal tonight was awesome, it was from half court on a soccer field over all the kids heads and past the goalie. Yes these kids are only 4-6 years old but everyone cheered and I was so proud of what he has accomplished this season. I will show a pic of him hanging on my leg when he was 4 and a pic from now. Also this was DJ's first year playing and he did a good job, he had to make sure after every time he kicked the ball that I gave him a high five he was excited. It will be fun to see how he will progress through the years also! So David Beckham if you read this and want to personally come to my house and give my 6 year old pointers feel free and come over any time I will be home!