Da Da

My little baby is growing like a weed and she has said her first word this week Da Da she repeats it over and over again. All 3 of my kids said Da Da before Ma Ma, I know that it's easier and all that but I'm the one with her all day! Just Kidding, I don't mind good job lilttle girl! This was one of her 6 month pictures isn't she adorable!

Soap

So this is my funny story for the week. We were in the car the other day and Justin was saying a word I wasn't super happy about (not too bad just not one I liked) I told him if he said it again I would wash his mouth out with soap. Well he didn't say it again and so I kind of forgot about the whole thing. When we got home he ran inside and I wondered what he was doing but by the time I got Katie and Megan out of the car and in the house I didn't think anything of it. Later that night when we were getting into bed Rob pulled down the sheets and found a "bar of soap" not exactly sure what to think he brought it to me and asked me what this was all about and told me where he found it. I just started to laugh and quite honestly I can't help but chuckle now typing this. I guess my son outsmarted me at least so he thought. He ran in and slid the soap under the sheets so I couldn't wash his mouth out. Why our bed I'll never know, and why he thought that was the best hiding spot I don't exactly get either, but if nothing else it was sure a good laugh.

I've been tagged

Ok, Ookie here it goes. So I have been tagged to tell 6 habits or things about myself, hopefully some of you will learn something new about me if not so sorry.
1- I love to cook, especially to try new things. (but I don't like to clean up after). We have had some good ones but some have been a disaster. If you have a great recipe, share I would love to try it.
2- I love a clean house. Clutter really drives me nuts. (only in my own house though I don't seem as bothered by this in other homes). I feel like I am always cleaning, probably because I am.
3- Bargains are my friends. If you know a great deal pass it on, me too!!!! Many people ask me how I shop and what my strategies are, many can't believe it. (I am especially good at buying food, what can I say I love it).
4- I love to ballroom dance, I am not that good but Rob is awesome. And to be honest I just love to try. If you haven't given it a shot, do, you'll love it too.
5- I love to travel, I haven't done nearly enough but I hope to be able to do a lot some day. My favorite vacation spot is DISNEYLAND!! I would go with my family every year if we could. We went while I was pregnant with Megan and it was the best family vacation I have ever had.
6- I love to play with my kids toys, I don't know if it just makes me feel like a kid again or what. Especially with my kids. Like house, barbies, trains, doing puzzles, swinging, playing in the sand, house, etc. I love to watch their imaginations at work. It is just so great. Maybe this is why I love Disneyland so much and Christmas morning, because I get to be a kid again.

Ok so there you have it. Steph, Shannon, C. Troi, Quimby, everyone at Rob's work that read my blog, & Tracy. Good luck I can't wait to see what I can learn about you.

Happy Halloween!

My Three cute kids in their halloween costumes.

Megan was a pig and she looked absolutely adorable! She even had a little cold so she kind of snorted it was perfect.

Katie was a UofU cheerleader and she was so excited. Out next door neighbor who tends the kids for us is a cheerleader and she saw this costume and said she wanted to be a cheerleader like Melia.

Justin wanted to be so many things he had a hard time deciding on just one. But when it came down to the deciding time he chose to be an indian, and he sure did look great.

Megan and mom stayed home to pass out the candy to everyone. She came to the door with me whenever the kids came, and everyone thought she was soooo cute. But eventually it was all just too much for her and she tuckered out. She looked so cute asleep in her costume I had to take this picture.

Rob and the kids coming home from trick-or-treating. They were so excited to show me what they got!

And here it is, ahh sweet success. Mom and dad checking the candy, and then of course allowing them to eat some of it before they got ready for bed. Happy Halloween!

Happy Birthday Great Grandma although she is gone now I always think of her on halloween since that was her birthday. She was a scorpio like me and I love and miss her a lot. This is one of my favorite pictures with her just after Katie was born in june (4 generations). She passed away later that year in October.

Pumpkin Carving!

Rob with kids carving our pumpkin!

Justin and Katie pulling out the insides. They thought this was really fun, a little weird in between their fingers but still had a great time.

Katie and Justin.

Our finished pumpkin. Justin and Katie designed the whole thing all Rob did was cut where they told us too. I think they did a pretty good job. Way to go kids.

The witches at Gardner Village!

A day at Gardner Village to see the witches with Grandma!

Grandma with the grand kids

All the grand kids having way to much fun!

Playing baseball with the witches!

Justin ringing the big bell.

Me with the kids. Happy Halloween!

Justin and Katie near the pond, watching the ducks.

Nicole and the kids on the bridge!

Grandma with Justin, Katie, and Megan! Thanks for a fun afternoon!

Birthday at my parents.

Dinner & celebrating my birthday at my parents.

Rob reading books to the kids! (he was all the characters).

Grandpa giving Katie a horsie ride.

Happy Birthday Nicole!! My parents gave me a beautiful bracelet.

Megan & cousin Ashlyn.

Hi Cutie

A cute shot of Megan. I love this little girl so cute and smily. She truly is a great baby.

On your mark, get set, go....

In October I was in charge of pack meeting for the scouts. We had all kinds of fun activities for the boys to do. Such as; donut on a string, bobbing for apples, learning about how to make wheat & making butter, and a jello slurping contest. This is a photo of myself and 2 of the other leaders who all participated in a jello slurping contest. I so lost, I am not a jello slurperI know that now. But it was still fun.

Random photos of the family

Today was Braidens baby blessing. Here are some photos.

Rob and Scott

The kids were putting wood chips down the drain and for some reason they said they were water buffalos? I have no idea but I thought they were so cute.

Our family

Katie being silly, oh the joys of being a kid. I just smiled and inside hoped she wouldn't have any grass stains on her dress.

Rob with his grandpa.

Playtime!

I love playing with the kids, and best of all I love watching them play. Today we pulled out the wooden train set and for some reason they like playing in the front room the best (who knows why, maybe because it's usually forbidden) but I allowed it today and we played and played for hours. We each took turns with the diferent trains and pushing all the buttons etc. even Megan had fun. I feel like such a kid. Thanks kids for keeping me young. I love you guys.

Happy Birthday Nicole!

October 23, 2007 Today was my birthday. My kids and husband are so great they made me breakfast in bed and decorated with tp all over the house. And best of all I got money so I went shopping!! Yeah, I have had lot's of fun buying some much wanted decor for the house. I turned 31 today wow, I sure feel old. That's ok though I enjoy each year.

1st Snowfall!!!

So the kids were so excited to get out into the snow today. It snowed for the first time this year on a Sunday so the kids had to wait until monday to go out and play and most of it was melted but they were up and ready bright and early. They had so much fun and were out there most of the morning. Oh how I wish to be a kid again in moments like these.

7 years

October 4, 2007

I have been so busy I haven't had time to update my blogg. But I just wanted to say that I am the luckiest wife ever. On the 4th we celebrated our 7th wedding anniversary. I can't say enough about Rob. He is the greatest husband, a very hard worker, never stops putting a smile on my face, devotes 100% to everything he does, and he is a terrific dad. Thanks for being so great I love you a ton. For our anniversary Rob & I went to dinner to one of my favorite restaurants Texas Roadhouse and then to the temple.

She has so much hair!

Our sweet Megan is so adorable and the first thing everyone tells me when they see her is "look at all that hair" well it's true you have a ton of hair and so I decided to try curling it today. You looked adorable (a lot like your aunt Shannon too). You also have 2 new teeth in this picture.

Smile Megan you have 2 new teeth. Cute curls too.