Merry Christmas

Don'T shoot your eyes out!

If you haven't seen A Christmas Story, you haven't lived. Anyway we are huge fans of the show we watch it multiple times in December. This year as a somewhat joke I said "Brox if you let me make a pink bunny suite and take a picture of you for our Christmas card Ill give you a hundred dollars . "(Thinking he would totally say no.) Well he didn't and it didn't quite cost me a hundred dollars . ( I only had to buy him 2 new webkinz).

I love this picture, I laugh so hard every time i look at it!

Merry Christmas all.

Thanksgiving

No pictures to post this time, I can not find my camera.. sorry. Needless to say we had a great thanksgiving. I cooked an entire homemade meal on wednesday, well I started cooking on Tuesday so that I could get it all done. I had my dad, Kyle and his family and Scott and the kids for an early thanksgiving feast. Let me just say, I love my 2 ovens! I brined my Turkey this year and I will every year to come. It made it so juicy and flavorful! My Dad played wii for the first time with Brox, which was a riot. We then went up to Park City to spend the rest of the time with my mom and some friends. Scott had to work so we missed having him there the whole time. But it was fun to be with the cousins and close friends, and believe it or not their were no family fights this year, at least none that I was aware of.. Brian my step dad even introduced me to his friends as his oldest daughter.. as i fought back the tears and nudged someone every time he said it, it became a running joke.. how is he going to introduce me this time.. 4 times later it was still as his oldest daughter. It has only taken 17 years for him to get over his hump, but he has.. well at least for this year..lol ill still have faith that we will continue to build a good relationship. Anyway I am done at least I think with all of my Christmas shopping and I even made and handed out my neighbor gifts last night. So this Month will truly be just enjoying the holiday season.. I will leave now with the posting of what I am most thankful for.. in no particular order,

1. My mom, she is an amazing person who has such a caring heart and is such a giving person.
2. My kids who made me complete
3. My Scott who loves me more than i thought anyone could or would.
4. My Family extended and adopted you accept and love me for who I am and what I am not.
5. My Leanna who without her love and support and stability I could not be half the person I am today
6. My Alice may we grow old together loving each other like our mothers do.
7. My Career it has allowed me to take care of others and make a good living doing it.
8. My God who believes in me loves me and forgives me.

I know there are others but I dont want to make this post too long.. love to you all!

Halloween 2008

The kids were so excited for Halloween this year. Mostly because I promised them we would go back to Bear River for the trunk or treat. Brox loved seeing his BFF Braden. Those two are so funny. All they do is walk around watching their feet and talking.



This was always a tradition with Gram. Every year I would take her with me wherever I would go with the kids.. Although I miss that, I think that she would be so pleased that now gramp enjoys the traditions. So here he is, enjoying seeing all the kids.

Macie the Cat.. yes I made the costume for her and her beloved roo roo. And Brox who for the last 5 years has been some character from Star Wars!

Not sure who she looks like, but can I say... I think she is soo beautiful.

Britts homecoming week

My baby sister is growing up. Shes a senior this year and now that I live so close, I get to enjoy watching her in some of her events.

This was at her powder puff game. She really only looks tough she is a wimpy girly girl. (she didn't take after me in this area) well she at least looked cute! love you sis
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Just for laughs! Miss you sistas!

Our new home

Here is some pictures of our new home, this blog is mostly for Leanna and Ally since you wont be here to visit us in awhile! It took me forever to upload them on my laptop so they are all out of order and Im too impatient to fix them..

this is downstairs, the family room,

Im starting to get my picture wall up but I cant find all of the

pictures yet (i still have about 5 boxes to unpack.

this is still the family room, and sliding door that goes out onto the middle covered deck kitchen

view from the top deck outside of the kitchen

living room





window bench that I love
more living room










more of the kitchen, notice the two ovens, I cant wait for
Thanksgiving! Master Bathroom




This is such a neat bathroom it has cool glass tiles separating the shower from the tub









I first fell inlove with the neighborhood. I wasnt as excited about the house, I thought I would hate the stairs but they break up the house great. The kids rooms are downstairs off the family room along with a bathroom. It then has a unfinished 4th level. My room is on the same level as the kitchen along with the guest bedroom. Hope this gives you guys a good idea of it, I cant wait for you to come and stay!

1st day of school

Well the last few weeks have been so busy with so many changes I haven't had a chance to put the cute pictures up of the kids first days of school.
its so funny, they hardly show each other any physical attention but the moment I say that I want to take their pictures their arms are around each other (their faces show their enthusiasm)lol

I wish I would have noticed her eyes closed.. oh well.. This was her first day in a new school and 1st grade. She was so excited to go all day. I remember Broxton being so exhausted after his first full day of school but not her she was still going until 9pm.

The kids did pretty well with the adjustment. I started moving the very day that they started school so I was pretty well stressed. Macie has such a great personality she really goes with the flow. Shes plays well with everyone despite her strong personality, she adjusts to change very well. Brox on the other hand well he has always had such a hard time with change.. the first few days were really rough on him and me, thank you to my dear friends who took my phone calls and prayed for my son to have courage.. they have been through so much this past few years and have done so well, I was in a little of a panic seeing my son being so upset with his new school. Each day got better and now he has a group of friends that play together daily. I am so proud of him. Our little family has come such a long way my kids are amazing human beings, I am honored to be their mother and more honored to be a child of God who watches over us so much and listens to our every need. Not trying to be preachy but he is amazing.. I will post more pictures of my new house tomorrow hope all of my blogger buddies are doing well! much love

I miss....

I'm tired and so i am a bit emotional. The kids are gone and I have been working a ton! Broxton left for New York with his poppy to go fishing, and Macie is camping with her best friend Dylin Metting. So these pictures are a bit random..

I miss...

My Baby girls beautiful long hair..

My old fat cat Oscar,( may he RIP under gramps pine tree)

My feisty, smelly darling little boy.. (catch a big one for me boo boo!)

My Gram!

Random I know.. I hate when my kids are gone. Even though I keep myself busy, its not the same without the noise of them fighting. Lol!

And so it begins....

Yes we are moving...I knew this small shoe box of a apartment was only temporary, But arge I hate the physical demands that moving brings. Apartment living is interesting. We met some great people while living here, some who are just starting out, some who are trying to figure things out, some who were plain weird, and most who were transitioning in life just like me. I cried and felt devastated when I first moved here.. Starting over in life only now with kids.. But I am thankful, I love the new beginning this little apartment gave me. Although I wont miss anything about it, it was a fun journey! I got a house in East Layton, I'm excited to feel stable for a bit! I will post pictures soon.

Happy Birthday Macie

I cant believe my little toad has turned 6!

Brox and Scott bought her this scooter. Broxton used all of his money to go in half.

We had her party at Grammies
Such a cute little bug!

Baby girl Happy Birthday, you are loved so much!

Gina Tagged me

• One Word Tag:.
• 1. Where is your cell phone) donknow
• 2. Your significant other? work
• 3. Your hair? messy
• 4. Your mother? giving
• 5. Your father? distant
• 6. Your favorite thing? sleeping
• 7. Your dream last night? kids
• 8. Your favorite drink? water
• 9. Your dream/goal? california
• 10. The room you're in? bedroom
• 11. Your hobby? blogging
• 12. Your fear? Failure
• 13. Where do you want to be in 6 years? Stable
• 14. Where were you last night? Ogden
• 15. What you're not? Skinny
• 16. Muffins? no
• 17. One of your wish list items? Acceptance
• 18. Where you grew up? Perry
• 19. The last thing you did? Phone call
• 20. What are you wearing? tank top
• 21. Your TV? need
• 22. Your pets? loved
• 23. Your computer? lifeline
• 24. Your life? active
• 25. Your mood? plesant
• 26. Missing someone? YES
• 27. Your car? funky
• 28. Something you're not wearing? bra()
• 29. Favorite store? Target
• 30. Your summer? FUN
• 31. Like someone? Yes
• 32. Your favorite color? White
• 33. When is the last time you laughed? today
• 34. Last time you cried? 5min

Mom and Lou your tagged

San Diego with the cousins

Cresta, Ally, Aunt Bette, Uncle Roger, Kevin (aka Smuggly) and I went on a 4 day trip to SD. Aunt B had planned the trip for awhile and of course when I heard they were going to my favorite place on earth I invited myself to tag along. I then asked Creck if she also wanted to come, and she did. Creck and I flew out together on Wed morning. We rented a Red convertible jeep to get around in. What a Blast. All we did was laugh, THE ENTIRE TIME.

Aunt B's face lights up every time she is by the ocean, I cant describe it. She is in peace, she has a look of wonder and amazement.
I truly enjoy every second I spend with my cousins. We have such a unconditional love for each other, I feel so accepted when we are together. I know most people get bugged when we are around each other because we dont notice anyone else. Its not on purpose, we inhale each others stories, make fun of our past experiences and just truly enjoy being together. Not all of "the Grand Daughters" were there, we missed you but felt you in spirit.
My sista cousins
Me Creck and Ally at the beach.

More San Diego Pictures

So we celebrated Aunt B's birthday at Sea World. Ally planned a dinner with Shamu, Aunt B was so touched. After the dinner we went to Shamu rocks. I found a lady who was over the show and told her where we were sitting and to have her put aunt Bet on the jumbo tron for he big day.

It was so hilarious me and creck and ally were all dancing, the camera then got on Aunt B and she started flagging her hands in what she thought was a rhythmic move(see below she was trying to teach it to us) then the camera got on uncle Rog. The crowd went crazy as he waved his hands to the camera. He laughed so hard, it was sooo fun.
Enjoying the beach

Me and Creck at dinner

Minnesota

After 9 1/2 years I finally got to go to Minnesota to see my best friends life. It was wonderful, Leanna is the best I look up to her and her mothering skills so much. She just has this natural relaxed ability to run her home. Her husband Rob is a farmer, it is the most simple blessed way of life. She lives on their farm with no homes around. Her children go to a private school 20 min away. We had the best time just hanging out visiting and watching movies. I also got to meet Creed for the first time, he has a smile that lights up a room, he truly is a precious baby. I loved spending time with her kids, we played tag in her front yard until I pulled my groin and my age showed through. I got to meet some of her friends and family, I loved seeing her life. I am so blessed to have such a close friend/sister, its amazing how through the years the miles between us are so much more distant than when we were 13 and I lived in perry and she was in Brigham and we saw each other daily. Now its a phone call every month and a yearly visit and we know each other more than before and we keep getting closer. She is my rock and I am blessed to know her!

Spring/Summer catch up

Life has been busy its been a month since my last blog, forgive me! We have been having a lot of fun so far, Both kids are playing ball. Macie is hilarious she runs after her own ball after she hits it and tries to get herself out. The coach just laughs at her he says she could be her own team. Broxton on the other hand is soo shy. It has been great to see his shell start to crack as he gets more comfortable with the game. He does have such a natural ability to play. The kids games are in Clear field so my mom absolutely loves seeing us 4 days a week. And her cute face is at every game supporting the kids! Scotts family also came out to Utah to see the state. They thought it was so beautiful. We took them up to Uncle Curt and Aunt Karens ranch, Scotts dad who doesnt say much couldn't stop talking about how welcome he felt with our family, I was so proud! Scotts oldest sister Susan is special needs. She touched my heart so much she loved playing with Macie and helping me with dinner, she got on a 4 wheeler for the first and last time in her life I told her that I wasnt going to print up her boarding pass because I wanted her to live with me, that freaked her out a little she wouldnt leave my side until she saw her name on a boarding pass. It was pretty funny I dont think I would be that bad to live with!! LOL