I'm Announcing

That's right I'm going to be an AUNT again! Now you can all breath. My sister just found out that she is pregnant and my brothers wife is having a boy. I am so excited for both of them and although kids are hard they are such a blessing to have. Everyday my kids make me laugh and cry and I wouldn't want things any other way. Congrats to them and I know they will be great parents!

I love paybacks!

This is not a picture of Kenzie, not Kaylee, yeah that's right it's Ashton. When he was little we left him in the care of his two very responsible uncles and this is what we came home too. Well, 10 years later it is time for paybacks. My brother in law rob's little boy had an accident last week at my house and what better time to play dress up I thought. Here is my cute nephew sporting one of Kaylee's pink shirts! I love paybacks! I love you Ryan!

When Dad's in Charge

Saturdays are my day to work and that means that Marty is in charge of the kids. Now usually I come home to a house that is half clean and kids that may or may not be dressed and all sorts of other surprises but nothing has baffled me more than what happened last Saturday. Marty decided to get the garden cleaned up (good choice), the yard cleaned up (also a good choice) and make the kids help (could've been a good choice). So they got up and he left getting Kenzie dressed up to Kaylee. Now normally Kaylee does an excellent job at picking out clothes for the day but I guess someone forgot to inform her that when you are going to get muddy putting on a BRAND NEW outfit just doesn't go. So my cute little Kaylee got Kenzie dressed in what she thought was a very styling outfit with her HARLEY DAVIDSON LEATHER boots and off they headed outside. Outside- where Kenzie had a blast crawling through the mud, smooshing tomatoes on herself, eating the dirt, carrots and other leftovers and who knows what else. So I come home to a bathed baby (another good choice) and instructions that her clothes are out on the porch for me to clean. So I walk outside and realize that her brand new outfit is COVERED in mud and tomatoes! Now who lets their 14 month old play in the mud and tomatoes in brand new clothes! Someone who doesn't do the wash, buy clothes or realize what a bad choice he is making. So I come inside, get the stain stick, go back outside, and proceed to clean the "mess" that was made. All the while thinking- why am I raising 4 kids instead of 3! So I get the clothes doused with stain remover, throw the white shirt out (bad choice on buying white- that was my bad) and come into the house to throw the stuff in the laundry. I then decide I better eat because things are always worse when you are hungry and proceed to tell Marty how dumb I think he is for letting this all happen. Do you know his response- "Well I didn't get her dressed". I was so mad. He on the other hand thought it was hilarious. (so much he snapped the picture of my face for me to blog) So I decide to give Kaylee a lesson on proper dressing for her sister and I am explaining that when we do dirty things to please put Kenzie in old clothes and old shoes. Her response-" mom, Kenzie's a year old, she doesn't OWN old things". You have to love her honesty! So that is my story about what happens when dad's in charge. Now that its been 5 days I can laugh but boy was I hot about that one!

Tagged by Melinda

*Tagged*
7 things about myself. I'm pretty sure I have had this tag before but I will do it again-for fun.

(1) I have never had the chicken pox. I have been exposed numerous times to try and get it over with but no go. Any volunteers to come take care of me when I DO get them?

(2) I love to read and read at least two books at one time. I don't know how I can forget important dates but I can tell you what is going on while reading four different books! Go Figure.

(3) I was done having kids about 7 years ago. I even gave most of my stuff away but we had a late bloomer and are so grateful someone had other plans for us!

(4) I was adopted by my dad when I was 4. This was by far the best thing that could have ever happened in my life. I love my dad and am very grateful for all the love and support he always gives me.

(5) I LOVE the smell of fresh brewed coffee. Surprisingly I have always hated the taste but I could spend the day in a coffee shop just to smell the coffee.

(6) In high school I worked as a telemarketer and would change my name depending on which state we were calling. For example: I was always sunny when calling Florida or California, or Wendy when calling Wyoming!

(7) I always wanted to be a school teacher until I had Kaylee. My nurse was so nurturing and in charge at the same time- both things I needed and that is when I realized that I wanted to be a nurse.

I tag Kaylianne Valenzuela, Tiff Bergsjo and Tiff Nield

Tagged By Suzanne

*Tagged* 5 Wonderful Qualities

List every member in your family including yourself and five qualities to go with them.

Marty: (1) He is very, very understanding of my many faults. (2) He is Hilarious. (3) He cooks so good and can make a meal out of nothing. (4) Of course I think he is so cute (5) Always makes sure his family is taken care of financially and works extra hard so I don't have too.

Me: (1) I have a heart of gold and would give someone the shirt off my back if needed. (2) I am a very good friend (3) I am a bit of a clean freak (4) I have an optimistic personality (5) I am determined to finish school- even if it takes me til I'm 90!

Ashton: (1) He is very handsome and a bit of a ladies man (2) He is a practical joker (3) He loves his baby sister and takes such good care of her. (4) He is always thinking of ways to make money without working too much (5) He is very logical

Kaylee: (1) she is sassy- this is good because I never worry about someone picking on her or someone she knows- she slams them down! (2) She is so pretty. (3) She is an excellent big sister (4) She is a bit of a neat freak-gotta love that! (5) Personality wise she is about the spitting image of me with some sass- what's not to love!

Kenzie: (1) She has completed our family (2) she wants everyone to love- she will take both arms and hug two people and then duck out to try and get them to kiss- its hilarious. (3) She can melt your heart when you think you cannot possibly be a mom another day (4) she loves boys with facial hair- a little scary. (5) She is my angel sent from Heaven when I least expected her but needed her the most.



I tag Jenn Mitchell, Jen Kajma, and Sarah Squire

My New Calling

Last week I was called to be the 1st counselor in the Young Women's Presidency. I am so excited about this calling. I was the Cub Committee Chair person before and the bishopric couldn't even tell me what this calling entailed so I don't think I did a very good job. I am so excited to finally have a place where I am going to "fit". In my other ward I was in the primary presidency for several years and absolutely loved going to church. I was serving with three of my closest friends not to mention all of my other friends were teachers! Not being active as a teenager I get very excited to participate in the many things I missed out on. I am even looking forward to YW camp!! Wish me luck and I hope to be able to magnify my calling and become closer to my Heavenly Father.

Kenzie Rae

Don't they say the more kids you have the less you take their picture? Maybe that doesn't apply to late bloomers because I think I take more pictures of Kenzie then I did of Ashton. Here is some random picture that have been stored on my camera and NEED to be posted.

My little ladybug

No caption needed!

Bottle, Elmo, Blankie-what more do you need!

Kenzie won't eat "real" food but she is definetly lovin the ice cream.

Kenzie thought this big pile of leaves was a bean bag. She just layed there and watched the cars for about 20 minutes. She threw the biggest fit when she finally had to "get up". I just love that kid.

Happy Day

On Saturday November 1st one of Kaylee's best friends Olivia Boer was baptized. We are always happy to attend a baptism. We didn't hear much of the talk because we were in the back row and as you can imagine for the day after Halloween, kids were loud! She looked so beautiful in her dress and due to so many people attending we were able to get a picture so you will have to take our word on it. Olivia and Kaylee met in Kindergarten and were on the same soccer team that year. They also went to our same church so they got to be good friends. Since we have moved we don't get to see our friends the Boer's as much but they are never far from our thoughts. Congratulations Olivia!

Halloween 2008

Halloween has always been a favorite holiday of mine. At the beginning of the week we went with some of the cousins to the pumpkin walk. I have always loved to take my kids to the pumpkin walk and it was so fun that we could go this year with family.

Then on Thursday the kids had a Halloween carnival at school. We took McKayla with us and we went with Tiffany and the girls. It was a lot of fun and the kids loved it. They did a punch pass and I thought for sure we would be there an hour tops but 2 and a half hours later we finally made it home! Kaylee won a cake at the cake walk and McKayla won a box of ding dongs so they were very happy.

Kaylee and Mckayla in an intense game of bingo!
Thanks ma for coming and chasing kids with me!!

On Halloween I took Kenzie to the mall with some of the cousins for trick or treating. She didn't really think anything big about it but it was fun to get out. For the most part I think she just wanted a nap!

Then of course that night the girls and I headed to Ogden. Ashton stayed home with dad to hand out candy. We enjoyed a night of trick or treating with Kelly, Brandy, and all the kids. Of course we had a blast. We ended up at Kelly's church were they always have a Halloween carnival and the kids always have tons of fun.