Park City

Dinner at the most disgusting, expensive restaurant.

But at least they serve anchovies on the side

Right before they all went out to the hot tub. It was outside so I went back to the room and let Brylee have a hot tub of her own

This was at about 1:30 in the morning. I haven't laughed so hard for so long in a really long time. Isn't the vein in my forehead sexy. I hate that stupid thing. I never really knew that it was there when I laughed until I did something stupid at Wholesale a couple of years ago and one of the salesmen told me that he was going to pop that ugly vein on my forehead for ruining his sale.

We're FABULOUS on Main Street

To my sweet friends,

I am so thankful for all of you. I'm thankful for the fun that we are able to have together and for the honesty there is between us. Thanks for laughing when I open my big mouth all the time and embarrassing most of us -Sword Fights-I know that I'm a crazy girl with way too much anxiety so thanks for putting up with me. I'll end with my favorite quote that fit's me so well... "Hell, I can cart this one anywhere she's still on the tit!!!" I love you girls more than words can say.

The Yuckiest Catch

The poor unfortunate soul

The proud girl

Showing off her catch to me.

When my friends and I went to Park City for a Girls Weekend, Todd took Kelbee and Raimee to Starvation with Josh, his boys, Ryan and Macie. Kelbee caught this fish and really wanted nothing to do with it. I asked her to hold it up to show me and this is what I got.

KELBEE'ISMS'

The other day Kelbee got home from school and told me that she had to wear snickers to school tomorrow. I said "What?" She said "Snickers" and so I asked her why. She said that her teacher told them that they were starting P.E. the next day and that she needed to wear snickers. Oh, I just grabbed a hold of her and laughed.

Kelbee loves to write and re-write different books. A couple of days ago she re-wrote the Hungry Caterpillar. She read it to the family and when she got to Sunday she said "the caterpillar ate a leaf and then it turned into a raccoon." Todd and I just looked at each other and smiled and thought OK. She said and then the raccoon turned into a beautiful butterfly. Then me being as dumb as I am, it took a couple of minutes to figure out that she was really trying to say cocoon. We corrected her and she giggled and went about her business.

Our New Pet

Kelbee, Raimee, and Julianna

We went into the backyard to play and found a new playmate. It wouldn't leave us alone. It was so skinny so we gave it some tuna and called animal control. They said we had to contain it before they would come out. So we did...the officer came out and wouldn't take it. He said I can't take the cat, I said you know that's why you came out here right? He said ya and said to call them back in the morning. WOW! Well, the poor thing sat in it's pee and poo all night and got all crusty so I thought I would hose it off before the officer came and took it to it's happy place. It didn't like it, but I felt better about sending it off clean.

Make-up Beauties

Bailey, Raimee, and Kelbee

They started out putting make-up on their eyes and then when I looked up a couple seconds later they had turned into oompa-loompas!! Oh well, they had fun.

Go Figure

Kids are so funny. They have all of these fun colored toys in front of them and they kept wanting the "antique" ducks. My mom was thrilled when she saw them gnawing on her little duckies!!

My Blooming Artist

Brylee got ahold of a pen and made herself even more beautiful!!

Dance Paying Off!!

Her teacher trying to teach her, but as you can see she really didn't want anything to do with it!!

Kelbee vs. The Eye Dr.

Kelbee at the eye Dr., after getting her eyes checked and dialated

This is Kelbee in the car after she learned that she did not need glasses. I am not lying-the Dr. told me that she didn't need them but to come back every year to make sure her sight was ok. Well...she asked me to ask him again to make sure, so I did to which he told her she had very healthy eyes. That was it!! She dropped to the floor right then and there and started balling. This video is the aftermath. Sorry it's sideways, I forgot you can't turn video!!!

Making Jam with Nammi

Raimee helped my mom make peach jam today. She helped pick the peaches, add the sugar and stir it all in. She had a smile on her face the entire time!!!

Happy 30th Ton-Ton

Tonya turns 30 tomorrow and I am so excited for her birthday. I want her to know how much I love her and how thankful I am for her example in my life. She is such a wonderful mom and wife. She is always striving to do what is right. As I look back on the many years that we have had together, I can't help but laugh. Whether it was pulling down our pants crying because we got spanked, or staying up late talking we have had a lot of fun times. I love her for only wanting the best of everything, for swearing only when she knows I need a good laugh, and for all of her little querks I have come to love-now that we're all grown up. Having all girls I know that I am in for a lot of emotion over the next several years...but if it means that my girls can have what I have with all of my sisters, it's worth it a million times over.

I LOVE YOU TON!!!

At The Playground

Ha Ha, She thinks she is so tricky

Kelbee and our next door neighbor Bailey holding up their "Best Friends" necklaces

I love the STATIC!!

This is in our backyard. I got the girls all bathed and then they saw that kids were playing so this is what was the result. Oh well, they didnt' get too dirty. I must say I love living where we live. We are so blessed to have the many things and loved ones that we do!!!

Lover of Ice Cream

I gave Raimee a fudgesicle and Brylee attacked her so...here ya have it. I didn't hear a peep from her for about five minutes. She loves to share everything!!!

So Glad To Have Girls!!

A couple of chips were spilled at dinner and then Brylee stepped on them. Without being asked they got out the broom and dustpan and swept up "all" the crumbs. They each got an extra marble in their jar!!!

Our Home

This is right as you walk in the front door. There is a bathroom off to your left.

Our Living Room

Our Dining Room

Our Kitchen- I know, I'm a fabulous housekeeper.

My Cute Shutter and Family Home Evening Board

I got this idea from my sister Tonya and I can't even tell you how much I love it. So everyone, this is a look at our home. I'll update you with the other rooms as we get them done. I'm working on the older girls room right now and then it will be Brylee's turn. Until then...

Tubby Time

Brylee absolutely loves the bath. She got splashing really good tonight. The girls love to put her hair into a mohawk and so I couldn't miss the chance to get a picture!

Raimee's 1st Day of Dance

The excited little munchkin outside her dance studio

Her teacher trying to get them to touch their toes to their heads

She's the 4th in line. They are on their way to get a drink after dancing hard!

The whole way driving her to dance she kept making sure that I knew that she was "thwee" and that she handle it. I think she told me about five times "mom, just give me kisses and dwop me off"

Kelbee's 1st Tooth is Gone!!

We were at our friends 30th birthday party and Kelbee lost her first tooth. She was so proud!! She ran around showing everyone-while they were eating. One of our friends said "Kelbee do you know how much the tooth fairy gives for your first tooth?" I just looked at him and said "Don't you even Brett! I know exactly what you are doing" He started to laugh and said "The tooth fairy pays $25 for your first tooth. I said "No, she only pays $5", Kelbee smiled shrugged her shoulders and ran off. I got off easy on that one!!!

Good-Bye Grandma

We are about to pull the plug on grandma and I just wanted to let everyone say their good-byes. She has been there for us through thick and thin but she is really old and going 30 on the freeway just isn't cutting it...so stay tuned for the newest member of our family!!

Kelbee's First Day of 1st Grade

Outside our house just before we left for school

Right outside of her new school

My big girl at her desk. I can't believe that she is old enough to be gone all day. She was so excited to go not only all day but to her new school-because we moved. She brought a lunch on the first day and then thought that school lunch was so much cooler. So ever since, that is what she has had. And she could not have been more proud when she came home the second day and told me that she opened the milk carton all by herself. I truly was so proud!!

Raging Waters

Raimee with I don't know - a dinosaur

Hudson, Asha, Kelbee and Jaxon

All the kids for the day. Try keeping track of all of them. I think I had the biggest heart-attack of my life while we were there. I hate the feeling I get when I lose one of my kids-well try losing one of your friends-or so I thought. Katie asked me to watch Zaya and Asha while she took Sage down the slide. She gave me Zaya and told me that Asha was in the little pool right behind me. I got Zaya and Brylee some treats and when I turned around I couldn't see her. I looked around for her for a few minutes and still couldn't see her. I told all the other moms and we all spread out and looked for her. Turns out Katie had taken her with her and thought that I had seen her do it. I honestly think it took me about 10 minutes for my heart to slow down and to stop sweating. I even went into the bathroom without shoes on looking for her. Now that's LOVE!!

Brittany and Kelbee coming off the double tube slide. I wasn't cool enough!!

Brylee trying to escape from me. Notice the cookie in her hand!

We all went to Raging Waters (courtesy of Heather Marchbanks). It was so much fun to have a last who-rah before school started. The kids all had so much fun playing with eachother. I am so thankful to have such wonderful friends that my kids can look up to, and that they have great kids for my kids to have as friends!!

Our Trip To Minnesota

Missy and Brylee at the lake

All of us girls with my grandma. I get my bod from her!!!!

Raimee driving the boat

Kelbee jumping off the tramp

Tonya, Me and my cousin Brenna. This picture is right before we took off and also right before I peed all over from fear of going 60 mph over the crashing waves. I don't think I have had that much fun in a long time. Brenna ended up getting out so it was just me and Tonya. Needless to say... we turned the tube over when we were done. My bladder just ain't what she used to be!

At the family talent show. My girls were supposed to do "FABULOUS" from High School Musical 2. Well with 41 people staring at them they wouldn't do it without me. I know I know... I look just like Sharpay!

These are just a few pictures from our trip to Nauvoo and MN. My camera ran out of batteries and everyone else was taking pictures so these are the only ones I have right now. Maybe I'll do an update later. We went at the end of July, first of August. It was a lot of fun and also very tiring. Todd couldn't come because of work. I have so much more respect for my friend Katie and what she has to go through everyday without Ryan. She was acutally on my mind the whole time we were gone. Anyway, we went to Nauvoo and we were able to go through the Temple. What a neat experience. I think the most spiritual experience I had though was at the pageant. The spirit was very strong there and it was neat to watch my girls and how they paid so close of attention for almost two hours. We went to MN to a resort and stayed there for a few days. We had a lot of fun in the water and it is all thanks to my uncle Dan. He wanted us to come along so he paid for everything!! Now that's the way to travel!

Our Family Pictures

My Beauties

We had cousin pictures taken while Tonya was here. I can't get the ones of all of them together to upload so, if you really want to see them you can check out my sisters blogs!! I think they are some of the cutest girls in the world!!