My Spoiled Kids

I know a lot of people think this is crazy but we put a TV and DVD player in the kids room. They love to watch movies and it's only set up to do that. They can't watch TV on it at all, it's just for DVDs and videos. It has actually been really nice because when things get crazy at night I get them ready for bed and send them to watch a movie. Most often they will fall asleep watching something. It is really nice and it is the best way to get them calmed down at night. They look so dang cute too, laying in their beds watching a movie.

Zoey's Favorite Pal

Zoey absolutely loves to spend time with her Grandpa. Some days she will follow him around all day. I try to discourage it sometimes so she doesn't drive him crazy but he always assures me that he doesn't mind. He is such a good grandpa. He almost always plays whatever Zoey wants him to whenever she wants to. They have a good time together and I think it is so sweet. Grandpa you are the greatest!!!One of Zoey's favorite things to do with Grandpa is play cards. She loves go fish and war.Her little hands holding all the cards always makes me laugh. She does a good job though.Her favorite place to sit when playing with Grandpa is right on his roll top desk. She fits just right. It's like it was made for her.

Zoey the Pony

Zoey insisted that Noah ride on her back. I didn't encourage it because I thought he was too big. They are maybe 10 pounds different in weight. Zoey got him on though and was able to crawl around. It was a slow crawl but she did it and they had so much fun. I really was surprised that she was even able to do it.

Zoey's New Haircut

I just couldn't stand to fight with Zoey to do her hair all the time. She never wants to have it done because it was long at got tangled all the time. I had been wanting to do something different with it anyway so I took her to get it cut. It is a plain little bob but we think she looks so cute. She really likes it too and I am looking forward to her not being such a spaz about getting her hair done. I love my Zoey. I think she is such a pretty little girl.

Just Having Fun

I was bored so I started snapping a bunch of pictures. I love to try and take pictures with myself in them while trying to hold the camera. It's just fun. The kids had fun taking pictures with Mommy and I even bugged Jay. It passed some time and it was a good time.I absolutely love my kids and my hubby and my dog. They make my life so happy!

A Good Mommy Day

I was a nice mom today and I went in the backyard to hang out with the kids. They played in the dirt and I pushed them in their swings. Then they had fun pushing each other around in the big dump truck. I absolutely LOVE my kids but I do find that I have to really be conscious of spending quality time with them. I always have fun with them but it takes me some real thought to do stuff with them. It's not that I don't enjoy it because I really do. I just am one that feels like there is always something I should be getting done (cleaning, laundry, finish projects, working on primary stuff.......). So often I feel guilty at the end of the day because I don't feel like I did enough with Zoey and Noah. I really do have to be conscious of how I spend my time and I am trying to be better about letting things go so I can spend more time having fun with my kids.

What's in Your Diaper Box?

I was going through pictures and found these. I thought they were cute. I guess you should always check things out after you buy them. You never know what will make it home with you.

Looks like an ordinary box of diapers.........

What???!!! There's something peeking out of the box!
The most awesome surprise I have ever gotten in a box of diapers. This is way better than coupons. I think I just might keep him. He is pretty dang cute!

A Glimpse of Me

My mom was cleaning things out last weekend and found this thing I made in high school. It totally made me laugh. It may look a bit lopsided or weird because it was really difficult to scan but at least it can be read. Some of it is still so accurate and other things have changed a bit. I always think it is fun to see things from years past. It's always fun to see how much one has or hasn't changed. Hope you all enjoy a little insight into who I am.Definitely still a jeans girl, it's pretty much all I wear except on Sundays of course. My taste in jewelry is a bit different though. I am more a silver or white gold fan these days. I do still love Target. Always have, always will. I love going to the theater too. Not as into the drawing and arts stuff as I once was but I love love love cloudy days. They make most people gloomy and down but cloudy days make me happy!The best results part of this all still apply. Haven't changed there. The biggest change in all this is that I certainly do NOT hate beef anymore. I didn't really remember until I saw this that I did go through a time where I didn't really like beef. Sooooo not the case anymore. I could always go for a big, juicy, rare ribeye steak. I love cows!!!

When Mommy Doesn't Pay Attention

"Daddy Said I Can't Have Beer!"

The funniest thing happened. We went to Circle K to get drinks and Jay and the kids waited in the car while I went in. Zoey saw the word Coors on the wall outside and asked Jay what it was. He told her what the word was and that it is a kind of beer. Zoey said that she liked beer. Jay explained to her how we don't drink beer. Zoey told him she really wanted some beer. Jay went on to explain that Heavenly Father asks us to not drink beer, that it is not good for our bodies. When I got back to the car Zoey was in tears and I asked her why. "Daddy said I can't have beer!", she said with tears streaming down her face. I also tried to explain to her about how and why we don't drink beer but she wouldn't listen. She spent the next 10 minutes on the way to Aunt Jenn's house crying because we wouldn't let her have beer. Jay and I were dying. It was one of the funniest things ever.

Sooo Tired

Grandpa was pushing Zoey in the swing and she went to sleep. She was up way too early this morning and I guess it caught up with her. It makes me see and remember that she really is still so small. She may be 4 but she's still so young. A little blurry but I was trying to get a side view while she was still swinging. I wish I could fall asleep so easy.

Halloween In January

I was cleaning out the kids closet the other day and pulled out their Halloween costumes from last year. Noah was the first to spot them and wanted to play with them. Zoey joined in the fun later when she saw that Noah had one on. What's funny is who wore which costume. I have such the silliest kids sometimes. They had a lot of fun and the bonus was it kept them out of my hair while I got the job done.

Equally Represented

Zoey got mad at me because Noah had on his new nightshirt and she had different jammies on. I was a nice mommy at the moment and let her change so she could wear her matching shirt. Of course she had to have some pictures taken too. So here is Zoey in her new Star Wars Clone Wars nightshirt. I guess I need to be more aware of being equal in things.

Noah's New Nightshirt

Just had to share these pictures of Noah because I just love him and think he is so cute. He's wearing his new big Star Wars Clone Wars nightshirt and he is so excited. I love the simple things that make kids happy.

Happy Birthday Mom!

I had to take the chance to wish my mom a very happy 60th birthday. Stephanie chose not to mention her age but I do because I know it isn't a big deal. I know that my mom is proud of her age and she knows she has earned every minute of it (and every gray hair which is surprisingly not that many). You may be 60 mom but you sure don't look it to me. I hope my mom knows how great she is. I think 2 of my favorite things about her are that her kids are ALWAYS a priority, and she is a REALLY good grandma. My mom always looks after us kids even though we are grown. She has always been aware as possible of our needs and has always tried to help any of us out when needed. No matter her position in life, her children have always come first and she has always made sure to help out in whatever ways she can. My mom is a fabulous grandma too. She has been lucky enough to have had a pretty big part in many years of most of her grandkid's lives. She is so good about making time for them and making the effort to visit those that are farther away when she has the time and money. She spoils them. She lets them get away with things that we would have never gotten away with when we were young. She buys them treats. She lets them jump on the bed and play on the furniture. She lets them do all the fun things that many kids can't get away with in their own homes. She spoils them all rotten just like a grandma should! She often has great patience, even with my crazy kids. She just loves all her grandkids and anyone who knows her should know that and be able to see it in her. Her grandkids love her and she loves them. My mom is a great mom and a wonderful grandma. Thanks for all you have done for me and my family mom. We would be homeless without you right now! :) We love you!

HAPPY 60TH BIRTHDAY MOM! YOU HAVE EARNED EVERY YEAR!

A Wise Fortune

I got a fortune today that said the greatest thing. It said "With all the worries and stress of life, take time to be a kid again." It is more like a saying than a fortune but I really thought it was so cool. I definitely think it is something to live by. We all get caught up in the world and our lives. We all stay so busy and get wrapped up in the responsibilities of being adults. We could all use a break from our worries and responsibilites. EVERYONE should take the time now and then to be a kid again!

Happy Birthday Davey!!!

I meant to do this so much earlier in the day but I was laying on my bed most the day with a horrible headache. I finally started feeling better this evening and I couldn't let the day end without doing this. Today was my handsome nephew's 11th birthday. He is the 2nd oldest of the grandkids and I can't believe how big he is. I remember when they lived with us I would tote him around with me all the time. Davey is such an awesome boy. I have always been amazed at what a good boy he is. He has always been the sweetest most genuine kid I know. He is a good friend to his siblings and he has never seemed to be bothered when they have wanted to be around him. He is such a loving boy. His knowledge of the gospel blows my mind sometimes too. He is way smarter than me when it comes to church knowledge and I think it is so awesome. I just want him to know how much I love him. I think you are the coolest boy I know Davey. I am so excited that you live here in Tucson now and that I will get to see you so much more. I hope you had a very happy birthday. You are a great boy and I love you to pieces! Happy Birthday to the most awesome boy I know!!!