And so it goes....

Thursday, February 24, 2011

St George FUN

Last year my in-laws bought a house in St. George. We have loved going down, so this last weekend we went for a little relaxation. The kids have been off track, so we all needed a little getaway. I never take as many pictures as I want to, so the ones that I have are really random. But fun anyway.

Having a family of six means tons of laundry!!!! I actually like laundry, because in a weird way it's sorting and organizing. One of my loves.

Little Avery molded into a little ball for the majority of the ride home. I always love the ride home from vacation, because the kids are all so tired they usually sleep most of the way home.

Just dance is a favorite. Avery really gets into it. Funny thing is she high scored one time.

Fruit by the foot. Could she get any sweeter?:)

We ate at La Frontera one day for lunch. Yummy at the time, but all the guys got sick that night. Sorry Dallas for the picture.

My Aunt Laurie lives in St. George so we got to spend time with her. She wanted Avery to snuggle with her while we shopped a consignment store. Avery wasn't to happy about it. But was to scared to move. So Funny!!!

Can't wait until we can go again.

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Bieber Fever

I know I'm a total loser... But yes... I like Justin Bieber music. I wanted to go see the movie, So I casually brought it up to the girls. They said that we needed to do another girls day, so this was the perfect thing to do. I LOVED the movie. The music was great!!!!! And it was just a fun day. I love spending time with my girls. On a funny note Carson and I were driving in the car and a Taylor Swift song came on. Carson said

"Ya know what's funny mom?, Taylor Swift always sings about boys, and Justin Bieber always sings about girls"..... "Love songs" Smart kid.

Day of LOVE

Valentines Day this year was a success. Landon Surprised me and took me to Ruths Chris Steakhouse. It was so yummy and a huge surprise. We also went to see "Just go with it" I laughed the whole time. ya, there were some crude parts, but overall it was funny. The kids have been wanting Pillow Pets for a while now, so that's what we got the 3 older kids. They were so excited.. Avery got a tiny La La Loopsi doll. Have you seen them? They are sooooo cute.

I love my sweeties.

Carson and the Dog Pillow pet.

Bay and Ry. They also decorated the Kitchen in Hearts with "lovey" words, so fun.

I love the bags, doesn't it just look like something good is in there?

Happy Valentines Day to us!!

Saturday, February 5, 2011

Thoughts

I know it has been a really long while since I last posted. Excluding my last post a couple of days ago:)

I've been busy busy busy with my 4 kiddos.

A few thing have happened like... WE MOVED!!!

Back in October we sold our House in Saratoga Springs and moved back to South Jordan. We are loving being so close to family again... but we miss our Saratoga friends so much. The kids are adjusting well to everything. However I do miss traditional school. We're on year round here, and it's hard to adjust to that.

A few funny things that I'm jotting down, more for me, so that I can look back and remember.

I forgot that for the first little while after moving it's hard to make friends. Well Carson has a few friends in his school class, and for a while every day he would beg for a certain boy to come over. Well one day at school they exchanged phone numbers, and right when Carson walked in the door the phone rang and it was this kid in his class.. (I'm kinda weird about my kids going to kids' houses that I don't know them or their parents) Anyway this kid came over that afternoon and they played, but his mom was an hour late picking him up so I was kinda bugged about that. No call nothing!!! I was sitting in bed that night and I had a "feeling" that I shouldn't let Carson go over to this kid's house to play. The next morning I was getting the kids ready for school.... and Carson told me that when he and his friend were playing the Wii his friend said "Carson I wonder if your mom could bring us down a beer?" WHAT? a what? a BEER? I kinda chuckled but first grade? come on!!! Needless to say I'm gonna try to steer Carson in a different direction. :)

Avery is being so cute these days. She's talking up a storm, and the way she pronounces things cracks me up...

like, we went swimming tonight and she wanted to get her "thwim-thoop" on. I smile just thinking about it.

When I get dressed she always says " that's cute" Oh how I love that.

Anyway I just don't want to forget. Sometimes I get stressed thinking about how the time just goes by and I don't remember things about my life and especially my kids.... so for that reason I'm going to be blogging more, and I also ordered a little something called "PROJECT LIFE" I'm excited to get it.

I also have some fun news.... I was asked to be the Director of the Miss South Jordan Pageant. Fun Hugh?!! I'm excited to get back into the Pageant stuff. I haven't really been able to follow or get involved for the last 10 years or so because of my little ones, but I't's gonna be fun to give back to the community, and have fun doing it. I feel like I'm totally under qualified, but I'm up for the challenge. I asked my sister Angie to be the co-Director so it will be fun having her there to help.

okay enough raaaaambling

Goodnight.

Oh and a few pictures....

This is my life HOMEWORK times 3 , and a doodler.

Is this a 2 year old or what? Don't you love the saggy diaper, and bum crack. I really do change my kids' bums regularly, and I for sure don't think that my bum ever looked that cute.

Spa treatment. Crackers on the eyes. Who would have thought?

I babysat my cute nephew Gabe. Aren't they so cute. Love Avery's morning hair.

Aves got into my palm aid and makeup. A girl after my own heart.

And just because I couldn't resist. xoxo

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

SEVEN

Are you wondering if our Family is going to have more people in it....... wonder no more. The Answer is NO!!!!

SEVEN is how old my only boy just turned. (cry cry)

I can't believe how the time had flown. I feel so lucky to have such a wonderful son.

So what are some of the things that he loves at age 7.

Wii, and all the Mario games

DS Harry Potter

LEGO's

Basketball Junior JAZZ

New puppy "Daisy" (We're dog owners now... another post)

I love that he will still come an cuddle with me on the couch.

Still gives me kisses (even at school)

Is the best big and little brother EVER, so loving and sensitive... yet all boy.

I love this little guy xoxo

Carson loved all the presents... $$$$, Lego's, Toy Story Action figures collection.

The new bike... that was a total surprise :) love those

Avery in the car... I love that she had to wear the dress, and the tutu. I've picked my battles, and only now can I say that clothes isn't one I pick anymore.

Carson wanted to go to Incredible Pizza with his Boy Cousins for his Party. So off we went. The kids had so much fun.

Such good buddies.Carson- Ashton-Dallin

Friday, April 23, 2010

Love this guy

The other morning I was getting the kids ready for school, and washing dishes. (So glamourous I know)
I heard Carson say " Mom I want to be a Dad when I grow up"
Me" that's awesome Carson, you'de be a great dad."
I thought the conversation ended.
Then Carson sais " you know what else I want to to?"
Me "what?"
Carson " I want to work in a carnival!! Like Lagoon, because then I would be able to make money for my family."
Me " That's true, that would be really fun."

I couldn't stop laughing. I also remember once wanting to work at Lagoon, but my reasons were because of all the cute boys that I thought I would meet.
How old was I Hmmmm.... Maybee 12 or 13.

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

I'm back.... For Today

Hello, Hello, I'm back. I know that isn't to excting, but I have been wanting to post for a while now, but keeping up with four kids, and all that goes along with that is taking up alot of my time, and when it's not I'm getting ready for more busy busyness. I feel like a lot has been going on lately, but now that I'm ready to post something I'm not quite sure what to say.

First things first I absolutely LOVED General Conference. I have been needing a little something... not sure what, but I absolutely felt the spirit and had a more clear vision of what my goals are. I thought that there were so many great talks on the Youth. I work with them in my ward, and thought that it was great that there was so much counsel given to them. It makes me a little scared for when my girls are that age. I guess it was just a reminder of how important it is to be engaged and aware of what is going on in their lives.

Well Easter was great!!! I loved that is was on General Conference Sunday. On Saturday we went to my parents house for an Easter Egg hunt. The kids always have fun playing in the yard and hunting for all the treasures.

Baylee and her Cheese. What a Doll.

Carson and Dallin.

My sister Rachel and I are lucky that our only boys are 9 months apart. I guess they really are almost like brothers.

Sweet Angelic Rylee

My kids always remember the real reason why we celebrate Easter, and that is because of the Resurrection of our Savior Jesus Christ.

But with that being said I did have to remind them that the Easter Bunny isn't like SANTA!!!
Oh Well, Kids will be Kids.

All my parents Grandkids Minus Little Gabe. He was in the house. It was COLD.

What the Heck!! Why was it so cold this Easter?

Little Avery and my Dad. Avery LOVES LOVES my Dad. She will go to him almost more than anyone else. Even me sometimes. Funny Baby.

Oh I love my little Emma. Well She's not really mine, but she could be. She was running around with this little pink hat on. ADORABLE.

Love this picture. My Hubby is so adorable. Doesn't my nephew Gabe look like he could be mine? Maybee it's the coloring of all three of them together. Gabe is so squishy. He reminds me of Carson when he was a baby.

On March 29th my baby twin girls turned 9 years old. I know I can't believe how grown up they are getting. It does seem like time has passed since they were born, but I can remember My pregnancy, and their birth just like it was yesterday. I don't know if all moms of twins would say that they enjoyed having 2 babies at once but I absolutely loved it. I was a first time mom so I didn't really know any better, but i have no complaints.

What do I love about my girls? Well just because they are twinss they are definately not the same. For my own Journaling purposes I'll tell a little about each.

Rylee Lou

Is Taller than Baylee

Looks older than she is

Loves to help me in the Kitchen

Is the best big sister

Writes cursive really good

Loves to dance

Wants to be a dance teacher when she grows up

Wants to have 5 kids and name 2 of them Brooklyn and Ryan

Is playing Soccer

Has s desire to choose the right

Wants to get married in the Salt Lake Temple

and the list goes on and on.....

Baylee Marie

Asks Rylee what it fells like to be tall

Was the bigger twin up until they were 1 year old

Has a funny personality

Tells the best stories in tons of detail

Only wears soft clothes (no Jeans)

Loves to have an plan and everything in order

Hates change

Never wants to leave anyone out

Is the best snuggler

Loves to write in her Journal

Has lots of questions about how to get to the Celestial kingdom

Says the most detailed prayers for a kid her age

Love to death

For the girls Birthday they decided for the second year in a row to not have a friend party. They wanted to have a sleepover with their cousins Sydnee and Taylor. They are so lucky to have cousins their age. We colored Easter Eggs, and wached movies, then on Saturday I took them to get their nails done, and eat at my favorite Cafe Rio. What a fun Birthday.

Taylor, Sydnee, Rylee, Baylee

Easter Egg fun

Notice Carson in the background. What a trooper to be surrounded by girls all the time.

Here I am with my girls.

Ok so the best worst part of their Birthday was our trip to the Mayan Resteraunt.

For some reason my kids love that place.
When it first opened they wanted to go there all the time. I admit it was fun, but the food was not all that great.

Well over the years we have gone a few times, but everytime we go they have a different menu, and a differnet set up.

Well this time was no exception. First off the divers were in "loin cloths" what ever happened to swimming suits. Ya they were really good, but that's not the best part.

We told the waiter that we were celebrating a Birthday. They brought out some cake with Ice cream and a sparkler. It was cool.

Well the bill comes and it was a whopping $ 75.00 What?????

The Dessert was almost 9 bucks.

Oh well I'm glad that we were atleast there for a good reason. Like I said the kids loved it and i loved watching them love it.

Oh the things we do for our kids.

Baylee and Rylee on their Birthday

My Sweet Grandpa Burr celebrated his 80th Birthday. He wanted to have a big dinner with his kids and grandkids to celebrate the big day.

We all went to Gecko's (his favorite place)

It was great getting to celebrate. But I missed my Grandma Burr. She passed away 2 years ago, and I miss her especially when we get together with my Grandpa.

I'm so lucky that my kids get to have a relationship with their Great Grandpa and Grandma, and that they actually have real memories with them.

Happy Birthday Grandpa!!!

Grandpa Burr with Baylee and Rylee

Carson and Grandpa

Girl Grandkids Eating at Geckos

My Handsome Brother Stuffing his face with Chips.

I love my sis-in-law April isn't she adorable? Hopefully this year they will have a new additon to their family!

Boy Cousins.

Dallin, Ashton, Carson

A little post about my sweet Avery.

This is her enjoying her first Ice Cream Cone.

I'm so glad to have this little bug around. I wasn't ready to be all alone during the day when Carson went to Kindergarten. She keeps me company while all the kids are at school.