Britania Freddie Jax Dylan Xander

Oreos and super heros!

2010-01-11T07:43:00.000-08:00

Lately Jaxon and Dylan have been obsessed with all super heros, we have a few costumes around the house and they want to wear them constantly. Poor Jaxon is wearing this Spiderman one that is a little too small, but that wont stop him. They are the cutest super heros I have ever seen.

Xander had his first oreo here, what a disaster, I hate cleaning them up like this, but he loved it sooo much, and of course we have to have the thumb in there too.

Way to go me, no bib, brand new christmas shirt, thank god for spray and wash.

Last but not least SUPERMAN!

Happy New Year!

2010-01-02T14:30:00.001-08:00

A few more Christmas pictures, kids in the action of playing with their new toys.

I hope everyone had a great new year. We didnt do much just a regular night home with the kids. Glad to be home though. And for my resolutions, a lady at work said that you are more likely to do them the more people you tell, so either everyone will know how much a failure I am or I will strive to do it.

1. Get organized and stay organized.

2. Develop a routine for our house to stay clean, if its possible with 3 boys 4 and under...

3. Get fit and drop a few pounds. We are going on a cruise this year so 10 months to get ready there are no excuses.

Wish me luck...

Holiday Maddness!!

2010-01-02T14:08:00.000-08:00

First, I hope everyone had a Happy Holiday! I know we sure did, we couldn't have asked for anything more, well except if my mom and sister could have spent the holidays with us. I am just posting a bunch of random pictures I took throughout december. The kids had such a great time, I am sad to see it go. We didn't even get to decorate our gingerbread house, maybe next year. This was Xander just loving his new toy, he is such a cheeser, but I love it. Dylan was glued to the TV watching spiderman, that is his new obsession. I love this picture of Jax, he looks so excited yet embarrassed, it was on Christmas morning, all he wanted to do was unwrap presents an I didn't hardly wrap any for him.

This was when we first put our tree up, as you can tell with a 9 month old the bottom decorations didn't last long. This was such a great holiday season I love every minute of it. I am so lucky to have such a great family.

This was my favorite picture, it was Christmas eve and the kids wanted to open a present, so they opened one that they had given to each other, they loved it ofcourse. We were like you better give each other a hug, Jaxon was like no way and Dylan wanted to kiss too. Dylan is such a lover, he is always saying "mom, I love you". It is so adorable it melts your heart. They fight constantly but here is a rare occasion of love. "PRICELESS"

We celebrated Christmas Eve at our house with my dad and Loralee and Freddie's family, it turned out great, so we were able to get a few pictures of us by the tree. Xander was so tired he went to be early and missed out on all of it. Look at Jax, he was so hyper and wild he was being a little dork. But a cute one!

Christmas was great and I think it gets funner every year. There is nothing like the holidays to bring everyone together.

Our crazy life...

2009-11-18T09:55:00.000-08:00

So lately we have just been livng our crazy life, with 3 boys its never a dull moment. Here are Jax and Dylan in my bathtub, they love taking baths in our bathtub. There have been a few times when we underestimated the bubbles, with jets a little goes a long way. We have had such a great time in our new house it has been so much fun. Its nice to have a place that we can call our own. We have began painting and I longed to do that for so long, but I have decided that it is a pain in the a$$. It is a lot of work and I definately have got that out of my system. Jaxon keeps saying when are you going to paint my room. And to be honest I am dreading when I decide to do that.

Here is our little Xander, he is growing up so fast, I think he is going to take off walking soon. Stands up to everything and eats everything off the floor. he has had a few pebbles of dog food I will admit, but he doesn't seem to mind. Poor kid. He has become quite the little thumb sucker too, feeding him is such a process after every bite in goes the thumb and it must be pried out before the next bite. Needless to say it gets all over. His eyes have turned brown and I have to say that I am excited because finally I have a child with my eye color. That sounds dumb, but my other kids have blue eyes and neither me or freddie has blue eyes. So I am glad to have a little brown eyed kid.

Lately we have been going to the movies and surprisingly all 3 kids have been great. It is a fun experience that we all enjoy. Sometimes getting out can be pretty hard, so this has been great.

Last I cannot believe christmas is right around the corner! I have been panicing the last few days because my mind has gone blank, what to get the kids. They need nothing, but are wanting EVERYTHING!

Halloween Fun!

2009-11-01T15:17:00.001-08:00

So I am the worst mom ever when it comes to taking pictures when things are happening, I used to be so good at getting a shot of everything that happens. Now I am lucky to get pictures of events. I tried, but it is too hard. Maybe next time huh. I have been frantically sewing, I made all the kids matching pjs like the ones Xander is wearing and I planned on getting all 3 of them together, but try to get 3 boys to sit still at one time.

Here is our little baby pirate, he was soooo cute, we all dressed up as pirates, but Dylan insisted on being a fire fighter. So we let him win. Two year olds can be pretty stubborn.

Here is our other little pirate, the kids were so tired, but they had some candy and were ready to go.

Dylan loved dressing up in his fire fighter costume and he sure looked cute in it.

I made our costumes and bought the other boys, we decided not to spend a fortune on costumes, they do look home made but what ever works right.

I hope every one had a happy halloween. We got enough candy to last a lifetime. My kids had candy for breakfast, isn't that terrible.

The Hoagle Zoo!

2009-10-23T11:47:00.001-07:00

We went to the zoo last month, we had been waiting to go for about 2 months and I was so excited, I thought the kids were going to love it, since they love animals. It was fun, and there were a few things the kids really enjoyed like running around and looking at the snakes. But as far as the other animals they just layed there. Here is the baby giraffe, it never got up, and the baby elephant layed flat and didn't even move.

Of course eating ice cream and snacks was fun!

The pengins were so hungry they just stood there and looked at the door. How sad huh.

Luckily we went on a day that was warm, because the next few days we were up there it just rained. Xander was so good he just sat in his stroller most of the time.

Look at those kids in the background, right at the end Dylan pooped and it was diarrhea so it got all over his shorts. We never pack extra clothes for him so he just wore his diaper around for the last little bit. Is that white trash or what.

These things are so wierd, Dylan couldn't get over it that he walks on his knuckles it was so cute.

Here is one of the big giraffes, they sure were big, and you could get pretty close so it was neat for the kids.

Everyone had fun riding the merry-go-round.

And last one of the elephants, they were pretty cool, stinky but cool to see up close. That was our big adventure for the summer. I tell you what sometimes it can be pretty exhausting to take 3 kids places. I felt like every restaurant we went in people were like oh great a bunch of kids.

2009-10-05T14:25:00.000-07:00

So it has been forever since I have posted and there has been so many things that have went on. I guess so many milestones have passed. Here is Xander, he is almost 7 months old, he is crawling, rolling, just being the cutest baby. I just decided to post a few random pictures of everyone. This next one is at Pirate Pizza, it was Jax 4th birthday, can you believe it my baby is 4. This was alot of fun I think we had just as much fun as the kids did. And those were probably the most expensive swords:)

Xander got blessed in august, and both the boys got a shaved head from their aunt in hair school. I was pretty shocked when I saw them, but it has grown on me. Xander was such a little cutie in his little suit. He just sat up there and cooed during the whole thing it was cute.

This was the 4th of July, it was hotter than hell, but the kids had fun. We have never celebrated in St. George, so we figured we would take a turn here. There were some pretty fun things to do here other than the weather was so rediculous. They let the fireworks off right behind our house so we had a front row seat and that was great.

Once again the big 4. He is getting so big some of the things he says are so funny. For instance the other day we were driving to St. George and he said "why dont we have a hanna ontana on our car?" I was thinking what? Did he se someone with a hannah montana sticker. We were up north and it was the Hannah Montana concert and we saw a lot of crazy fans. I said cause we don't want one. He said "Why" I was like I don't know and finally he said you know that hanna ontana on the front of the car. Turns out he was talking about the antana, apparently our car doesn't have one on our hood. It was so funny.

2009-06-17T11:18:00.000-07:00

I just took this one today, I had to post cause it was so cute. I am so lucky to have these boys. Someone told me you make your life happy if you are happy, and I AM HAPPY!!! Who wouldn't be with these cuties.

I wanted to post a few recent pictures of Xander, he is turned into quite the little fatty pants and he is smiling and talking like crazy. It is so cute I just love this age. I have never had a kid this fat it is so crazy. But I love it he is such a cutie pie.

Excitement in our life....

2009-06-17T10:34:00.000-07:00

We recently took a trip to Zion's and it was alot of fun. I wish we we could have went on a hike or something, but the kids are a little small. It is so nice having a beautiful national park right in your back yard. We walked on a little trail and found a stream for the kids to play in and they loved it, they are such little boys, dirty and curious it is so cute.

What a cutie, he is growing up so fast.

Xander was such a good little boy, he slept the whole time, until we were ready to eat of course. Anyone who knows they can sense when you want to eat cause they do too.

Jaxon was playing Mr. photographer, it sucks because we never get any pictures together.

Slacker....

2009-05-16T23:48:00.000-07:00

I have been a big slacker when it comes to posting. But I have been a little busy. Kids can be rather time consuming. I hadn't posted pictures for so long there has been a lot of new ones. Easter was great, I love easter its just fun, the kids had a blast and they wanted it to happen all over again. So here are a few pictures from easter.

Hopefully I will be posting more often. We have had alot going on and unfortunately this is at the bottom. But when I have cute pictures to post its fun.

Update!!!!

We got our house! It has been such an experience, it is so nice. Honestly I never really thought I would have this nice of a house. I just love it I am going to post pictures soon, I'm just a big Slacker. I did want to get the boxes out of the way before I post. We have been working on our yard, well I haven't but my husband and his dad and brother have been, what a process, I wish I would have taken some before pictures, but its not close to done yet. But it will be so great and I will be glad to say I am so sick of red dirt in my house and all over the kids, its driving me crazy. Like I need any help.

Thank god I have a great sister that will take pictures of my kids and they are so cute why would I go somewhere else. I love you sis. I just love this first one the color and everything its so damn cute. This is Xander at 2 months, he is getting so big and sooo cute. He is smiling at things, I have to work hard for them sometimes but well worth it. Sorry sis I stole these, I know its lame of me, but he is so cute I just want to show him off.

Dylan turns 2!!!

2009-04-06T10:38:00.000-07:00

On March 17th our little Dylan turned 2, he has been in the terrible stage for a while :) That weekend we went to Jumpin Jacks to celebrate, all my family was there. I think it was fun for everyone, no matter what age you are, grandpa and mom. Me being 10 days from giving birth I just sat on the sidelines watching. Dylan had such a blast, nobody could keep up with him he was running around like a crazy man. He went down everything and was not scared at all, he loved it. He is going to be our little wild man we are in for a treat. He must get it from his Dad!!

He had fun opening all of his presents, he put on a little show for everyone, he is a character. He got a bike which he loves he just sits on it when he goes outside, cause he can't ride it. He got so many other toys we don't even know what to do with, they are taking over our house. Thanks to everyone that came and helped with everything, I wouldn't have been able to do it without you.

Happy Birthday baby, we love you.

The story of life....

2009-03-29T21:26:00.000-07:00

Well its been a while and I have been trying to get my pictures on my computer ready to post, life is pretty busy with 3 boys under 4. To get a second to play on the computer is almost impossible. The picture of me pregnant is one of the few pictures I have, but its so hard to remember what it was like I was like what the heck, so right before we left to the hospital inbetween contractions Freddie snapped one. I started having contractions around midnight, but I kept thinking they would go away, so I sat up watching TV, but they stayed and they were sporadic, not like 5 min apart, it would go 8 then 5, so I thought it was fake. I called my mom at 2 am and told her it was time. Her and my sister were on their way, I think they took their time cause I was not for sure. I decided to shower and get ready cause I was sick of looking like crap in all my delivery pictures, but while I was getting ready my contractions all the sudden got really bad. I was trying to finish getting ready I was dying, so I was like fred we have got to go. He called his mom and we left before she even got there, thats how bad it was.The nurse knew I was having contractions close so she checked me immediately and I was an 8 plus, she was like I don't think you will be able to have an epidural, I had always wanted to go natural, but the option of not being able to was too much, and I was hurting worse than I had remembered. It was so wierd everything happened so fast, my mom got there in great time and I got my epidural and it was a good one, I could totally move my legs it just decreased the pain a little, I could still feel everything. It made recovery so fast. Afterwards Xander could not keep his temperature up and he was kind of grunting while breathing, so they watched him close and drew a few labs, but he did good. And we both left the hospital the next day. We struggled with a name because we did not agree on everything. So we finally decided Alexander Eddie. And we have been calling him Xander.

So we were home for a few days and I took him in to check his bilirubin on Sat. and at 5 pm that night I get a call from our pediatricion he said he has a bed set up for us at the hospitial and we need to get there now. So of course I am bawling and worried. Meanwhile I am frantically packing a bag and trying to get a hold of my husband that was at work and I can't get him to answer. So we get to the hospital and he was starving and they were like don't feed him we will get formula, well it took quite a while and they were trying to start an IV on him so he was screaming and so I started bawling. I looked like a total idiot, but it is so sad when your baby is crying and you can't do anything for him, especially when they are so fragile and little. But he was such a good boy it was kind of sad, he just laid so good under the lights, and he hardly ate at all. Anyways we were there for 24 hrs, and his bili came down so fast so that was good. It was nice to be home, and my other boys were glad too.
So two weeks later we are all doing just fine. It has taken a little getting used to for Jax and Dylan, but I think they are getting better. Poor Dylan had a bit of a rough time. Its hard when they are all demanding your attention. If it hadn't been for my mom I probably would be crazy by now. She has helped me for the last 2 weeks and I cannot thank her enough, I have the best mom and sister ever, well I have the best family ever. My grandparents were here for a week helping me and keeping me company. I cannot list all the help I have gotten, everyone has been great.

Sorry for the longest post ever...

Baby Mattinson

2009-03-12T11:22:00.000-07:00

The big brothers were very excited to meet the baby.

It's a Boy!!!

2009-03-11T22:41:00.000-07:00

We were blessed with our 3rd boy this morning at 8:28 am. He weighs 5 lbs 14 oz, and 18.5 inches long. He is doing well, as well as all the rest of us are. We will post pictures and details later. And a name, we are still deciding on a name for little one.

Just another week....

2009-03-07T17:29:00.000-08:00

So I finally got some pictures, sadly but true I have not been in the mood to take pictures lately and its sad cause my boys are so adorable at this age. They do everything together although Jax is constantly pestering Dylan they just love each other. I found them on the couch the other day watching Curious George sitting right next to each other it was so cute.

So for an update as you know I am still pregnant:( but I guess its okay, because when I went to the Dr. this week they have me as 35 weeks and 1 day so I guess I can wait another week for him. I would hate for him to have any problems. So maybe next week....uh mmm wishful thinking. I am dilated to a 3 and 75 percent thinned, so I can't imagine going on like this much longer. But there are a few things that need to be worked out before he comes so I guess its ok. #1 I have a terrible cold and have not been sleeping so it would be rather exhausting to have a newborn. #2 We don't have a name not even ideas so we need to get thinking. #3 My grandma got us a bassinet and she wont bee here for a week. So I guess we should get a little prepared so he can come.

I am alive....

2009-02-26T22:47:00.000-08:00

I have been such a slacker with my blog lately, sorry that everyone has had to look at that god awful red page for way too long. I though it was only appropriate to go blue since we are a house full of boys and soon we will be having our 3rd boy. Its so frustrating waiting for this time to come, you never really know when they will want to come out, and in my case it could be anytime. I am currently 35 weeks and I have started dilating, and 50 percent thinned, I know some people are dilated forever, but with my last two being early I have faith that this one will follow, but who knows. I do admit that if I have to go past 36 weeks I will absolutely die. It may sound a little rude on my part, but the pressure that I have been feeling lately is so painful that I could almost cry. So I wouldn't be dissapointed if the kid just fell out in a week. I am planning March 6 for his arrival, so wish me luck. Does that just sound totally stupid trying to predict the day he willl arrive, but I can wishful think. I am excited for a new baby but I am scared to do that all over again, not that I wont be able to handle it, but Dylan is such a mommy's boy so I am worried that he will have a hard time. And then the thought of leaving my house with 3 kids that sounds kinda scary. (maybe I should stay home for a while.)

On a different note, we have been house hunting and found one we like we put in an offer and from what it sounds like we would be waiting forever for a decision, so we were bummed about that and then all the sudden they said the offer was accepted. So now I am freaking out thinking is this really the best decision, its only the biggest one of your life or longest one. I don't know its just scary, but it would be nice to have our own house finally. To paint and do what ever we want, it sounds so exciting and scary at the same time. We got a new computer and lost all of our other pictures so I don't have any at the moment, but for an update of those who faithfully look and care.

Christmas Tag!

2008-12-12T14:37:00.000-08:00

1. Wrapping Paper or Gift bags? Wrapping paper of course, I love to buy cute shinny kinds to match my tree and character ones for the kids. Unwrapping is half the fun.

2.Real Tree or Artificial? Artificial, although this year we got a real one, and that is probably the last time we will do that. Its lop sided and Freddie was annoyed by the time it was up.

3.When do you put your tree up? As soon after thanksgiving as possible.

4. When do you take your tree down? When its convienant some time after christmas.

5. Do you like eggnog? No, well I can't say that I have really tried it, but the sound of it makes me sick.

6. What was your favorite gift? My wedding ring from Freddie.

7. Hardest person to buy for? My dad, he has everything and never wants anything.

8. Easiest person to buy for? My kids (they want everything) and Freddie, I can think of a million things he needs and wants.

9.Do you have a nativity scene? No I always want one but have never found one I just love, when I was a kid we had a precious moments one and it was so cute.

10. Mail or Email Christmas cards? Mail, its so much more personal.

11. Worst Christmas present? Cant really think of one.

12. Favorite/Worst Christmas movie? I like all of them, I really like the Santa Clause with Tim Allen, and the old ones with the narrating snowman.

13. When do you start Christmas shopping? Usually november, if I start too early I just keep buying.

14. Have you ever recycled a gift? Probably, you know there are always those unexpected gifts.

15. Favorite thing to eat at christmas time? Peppermint stick ice cream.

16. Color of lights on Christmas tree? White, but I am afraid with the kids we might have to start using color.

17. Favorite Christmas song? Mariah Carey, O holy night.

18. Travel on Christmas or stay home? I would love to travel once in a while, but it is just too hard.

19. Can you name all of santa's reindeer and sing it too? Of course, I tried to sing it to Jax the other day and he didn't like it. Probably the singing.

20. Angel or Star tree topper? Star (Red Glitter Star)

21. Present opened on Christmas Eve? Christmas PJ's

22. Most annoying thing about this time of year? How crazy busy it is everywhere.

23. Favorite ornament? The old pictures of my kids, every year we try to get a picture fram ornament with the kids picture in it.

24. Favorite food for Christmas Dinner? Whatever is cooking, I like the traditional ham and potatoes.

25. What do you want for christmas this year? A new TV stand that encloses everything. But whatever I get will be fine.

Tag some friends... Lauren, Shauni, Melonie.

I haven't posted in a while so I thought I would do some updating. I am soooo excited for christmas, I just cant wait. We got some good news about our little boy, on our last ultrasound they did not see any decelerations, so they figure the cord was compressed and now it may be fine. The Dr said if I stop growing they may have to deliver me early, but I feel like everything is going to be just fine. Next week I will be 24 weeks so I am saying 12 weeks to go, thinking I might be early just cause thats how my kids come. So that was a blessing to have right before christmas. We have had so many ultrasounds that we got a couple really good pictures I wish I had a scanner to show them.

I thought too I would post a few pictures from last christmas, since we don't have hardly any new ones this year yet. We got our family pictures done and that was a disaster. But we did get one good family one and Jax had a good one. Dylan was bawling in them but oh well I had a picture where I was crying in it when I was a kid.

Happy Thanksgiving!

2008-11-25T19:50:00.000-08:00

I can't believe it is already thanksgiving, it seems like we just had christmas last year. Thanksgiving is like the turning point, it means that christmas is just around the corner and it is so exciting. Thanksgiving is not my favorite, I guess that is why I always pick to work it, deep in my heart I know I have a lot to be thankful for and I don't necessarily need to pig out to know that. I do admit it is nice to get together with your family and have a nice dinner. I am excited to start christmas shopping seriously. Although my husband thinks the kids don't need any new toys because our house is taken over by the ones we got. But what can I say I am a sucker.
Jaxon had a thanksgiving program at school today, they were suposed to sing songs that they learned, but Jaxon just stood up there with both hands in his mouth looking around. It was cute anyways. He is the youngest kid in school, and I don't think his attention span is as good as the other kids, they ususally don't let kids in school till they are 3 and a half, but since Jax was potty trained they let him in. They admit he is doing good, but I can tell he's not as mature as some of the other kids its funny how big of a difference a year can make.
So I finally uploaded pictures so if they are a little outdated sorry.

Dreaming of blue :)

2008-11-13T21:17:00.000-08:00

Well I guess we are dreaming of blue now. I am happy about that, to look on the bright side we already have a ton of stuff, poor kid will wear hand me downs through 2 kids. Boys are great and I love my boys very much, I am just going to be a boys mom, thats ok, I just hope I have good daughter in laws. Our main focus is a healthy boy. We are just gong to have to hope and pray for that. The heart has been doing some funny things it has decelerations and at this point its a mystery of a cause so with me being 19 weeks there is not much they can do so we just have to watch and see what happens. If that is not annoying I don't know what is, these are the possibilities the cord is compressed and either it will work out its kinks and be fine or it won't and if it is before 24 weeks we will just let it do what is meant for it.... Or there is some sort of heart defect and again we will have to wait and see, they really aren't going to do much until the baby is viable. They suspected I may have lupus or RA, but my tests came back negative, I was relieved to find out that my tests were ok but it was bittersweet because it meant the baby may have some problems. The scary part is that we may have a baby here in as little as 5 weeks. I have been stressing out for the last 2 weeks and its so exhausting because I am like a worst case senerio person, I think I have drove my husband crazy. But I am so thankful for my mom and my sister, they have cried with me and dropped everything and came to support me and I love that, they are the best I could ask for and its not like I have to ask they are just there for me.
So we are going to get an ultrasound every month to check things out and hopefully get answers we need to prepare ourselves for whatever we need to.

These are our new family pictures, they would be so cute if I wasn't pulling a cheese ball smile, but it was the only one that everyone was smiling a somewhat.

Update!

2008-11-07T19:28:00.000-08:00

We had a great Halloween, I am not at home or else I would post some pics. I had 2 of the cutest ninja's ever, they had a blast.
We went to get our ultrasound and this little baby had its legs crossed so we were unable to see what it was so the waiting will continue. I will probably get another one on Tues, I am seeing a specialist so we will see what we can find out. We are a bit worried cause there might be a few problems, but we are not saying anything till we know for sure. Say a prayer for us....

Out of the loop....

2008-10-24T15:51:00.000-07:00

So lately I have been doing nothing, and not posting, as you can tell. I always got so annoyed at looking at the same posts, and now I am annoying myself. For one my internet only works when you go outside so I hate sitting outside and posting. Anyways not a lot has been happening, just the same old thing, working, cleaning, sleeping. Nothing exciting. I used to put my kids down for a nap and do things I wanted to now I put myself down for a nap. I guess I need a little more sleep now.
As far as the baby, things are going good I went and got an ultrasound and they said I was measuring 5 weeks behind what I am, so hopefully I am wrong with my dates. My next ultrasound is scheduled for Nov. 5th and you would think that it is never going to come, but I am patiently waiting. Dreaming of pink things and flowers and hair bows it would be so cute and such a change from now, but I am not going to get my hopes up.
We got some new family pictures and I want to post one but I'm just not motivated right now and anyways I have to work in 1 hr.

Lake Powell

2008-09-15T15:30:00.000-07:00

Last weekend we decided to take a trip to Lake Powell, we have been planning on going for the last 2 summers and it just hasn't happened, its hard to get everyone together. We ended up going with my mom and Chad, I wasn't totally thrilled about being pregnant and going either, but I'll take what I can get. Neither me or Fred had been for like 10 years and we had forgotten how beautiful it was, it was truly breathtaking. I can't believe that we haven't went more often, it is only 2 hrs away. The kids had fun, it was a little exausting making sure they didn't fall out of the boat, but they were so good to wear their life jackets. I can't wait to go next year, several times. Hopefully we can get a house boat one of the times, I can't believe how rediculously nice some of the houseboats were.

What Year I belong in...

2008-09-01T22:59:00.000-07:00

You Belong in 1986

Wild, over the top, and just a little bit cheesy. You're colorful at night - and successful during the day.

What Year Do You Belong In?

TAG.....

2008-09-01T19:11:00.000-07:00

20 Years ago...
1.I had just turned 6, its kinda a blur, I don't remember a lot, except first grade, we loved the reading rocket and the little castle, in Mrs. Dalshrud.
2. I'm sure I played with Shauni alot, we had been best friends for about 2 years and loved hanging out together.
3.I bet me and my sis had a lot of fun over the summer, we were the best of friends.

10 Years ago...
1.I just turned 16, and I think I thought I was 21.
2.I was in love and thought I had found the man of my dreams ;)
3.I'm pretty sure me and Starli got in alot of trouble that we never got caught for.
4. We went to Basketball camp, and had a blast.

5 Years ago...
1. I just turned 21 and was finally legal to play with all my friends that were way older.
2. I went to a lot of concerts in Vegas at the Mandalay Bay, they were so fun.
3. I was taking all my prerequisites for nursing at Dixie College.

3 Years ago...
1. We had just brought Jaxon home from the hospital, he was so little so cute and so precious, we were scared to death.
2. I was getting ready to start my first semester of nursing school, with a newborn, sleepless nights, and a part time job.
3. I slept on the couch everynight, holding Jaxon, because he would never sleep laying down.

1 Year ago...
1. I had just graduated Nursing school and passed my boards on the first try. YEAH!
2. I just started working at Dixie Regional, it was kinda scary as a new nurse.
3. Taking care of my two boys, Jaxon had just turned 2, he was a wild little boy, and Dylan was 5 months, and starting to get a little personality.

So far this year...

1. I have become a better seamstress, I guess that is what you would call it. I used to couldn't sew a straight line and now I can make blankets and PJ's.
2.Tried to get into photography, but understood that some people just aren't that good.
3. Am learning new ways to control a 1 year old and a 3 year old, pretty much a lot of time out.
4. Discovered that Elmo is not that bad, he's kinda cute.
5. Learned that I am going to be a mom, again.

Yesterday I...
1. Didn't do much, lately I am just too tired.
2. Cleaned up after the kids all day long.
3. Took a nap with my kids
4. Watched Elmo like a million times.

Today I....
1. Bought Jaxon a Halloween costume, Crazy I know, but if you want a cute one you gotta get on it.
2.Cleaned more, you would think my house was clean, but its not.
3. Relaxed cause I thought I was working tonight.
4. Ate Jimmy Johns, its my new obsession.

Tomorrow I will...
1.Prepare for a night at work.
2.Fold laundry.
3.Talk to my sis, a day is not complete with out talking to her.

Next Year I will...
1. Have a newborn.
2. Go to Disneyland with my family, I can't wait.
3. Its an open book, I am up for anything.
4. Hopefully have a house of our own.
5. Learn more patience with my roudy little boys.

Now I tag: Shauni, Lauren, and whoever else wants to play.

My little baby is all grown up...

2008-08-19T13:29:00.000-07:00

So today was Jaxon's first day of preschool, I was so nervous for him, mostly that he wouldn't quite know how to act and that he would cry the whole time. I sat there with him for 15 minutes cause he was like "I don't want to stay here by myself " so I sat there with him, but eventually I had to leave the teachers were almost kicking me out, they were like he will be ok. I was just so worried. I hope he behaves and does well. I am probably a worry wort, like my grandma Dalla. I felt like saying oh godfreeze. We went and got him a couple new shirts and shoes, I think I am more excited to go school shopping for him. That was my favorite part. He got a new Diego back pack and he loves it he drags it all around the house and Dylan tries to do the same, but Jaxon wont have that, so usually Dylan is screaming. He is such a goof ball, whenever I try to get him to pose for a picture he pulls a funny face so thats how our pictures look lately, but still adorable. I can't believe that my kids are getting so old, its so sad how fast time flys.

Fun at the Fair!

2008-08-11T12:07:00.000-07:00

We went to the fair this weekend, I haven't been in about 8 years and I was a little apprehensive taking the kids by myself, but it actually wasn't that bad. I do wish that Freddie would have gone, but he had to work. We got to pet animals, Dylan just loved the cow here and the goats he kept squatting to eye level with them it was so cute. They gave the kids brushes to brush the goats, they just loved it and the goats were so well behaved it was great.

These last ones are of Jax and his friend Braxton going on rides together, I was shocked that he was willing to go on the rides by himself. I was kind of scared too. I thought he would cry, but he loved it and wanted to go on them over and over again. That little fun house was kinda crazy, they climbed up so high, I guess my little Jax is all grown up, he doesn't need any help with anything. And that is not an understatement, he thinks he can do everything. I just love taking my kids to do fun stuff that they enjoy.

We Love You Guys

2008-08-05T11:18:00.000-07:00

My Grandma called me the other day, just to say Hi like she always does and she let me know that she has been looking at my blog everyday and that she loves to look at it. So I thought I would post one in their favor. I have the most supportive grandparents ever, they are as much involved with our lives as my own parents. They love my little boys so much and I am so glad to have them, and I want them to know how much we appreciate the support they have given us. When I was in High School they traveled to all my games when I was playing sports, and they were so proud when we did good. They have come down to here to the birth of both my boys, my grandma stayed while Jaxon was in the hospital and set down there all day with me, I was so grateful for that, because it was a scary time and she gave me the support that I needed.

I love you guys so much and I am glad to have you. Me and my sister always call my grandma when we are sewing things because she is a great seamstress, so we ask her for advise so I wanted to show her the PJ's that I made my boys, to get her approval :) the second pair turned out so much better and now I have made 4 pair and I am so excited to make more, its such cheaper way to get PJ's, the little kids ones are expensive for just some jammies.
Oh and I hope that you guys come to Disneyland with us next year, I think that we would have a blast, and mom says you haven't been in a really long time, so I hope you come. Love you guys and thanks for always being there for us.

Freddie turns 30!!!!

2008-08-04T11:50:00.000-07:00

On July 27th Freddie turned 30, he is in total denial that he is officially old. No, its not that bad, but I remember when 30 was old and now we are all approaching it, its kinda depressing. We had a little party, went out to dinner, and I made him a cake, the candles melted the icing right off, so it looks a little scary. It was good though, the next day I threw it away because I was the only one eating it. Pretty sad huh. Jaxon loves to sing happy birthday, its probably the cutest thing ever cause he says birkday instead of birthday,and dad needed some help blowing the candles out, so Jax helped with that.

So this is my latest project, mostly I just want K'Brina to look and tell me I am not totally retarded, but its my first attempt at pants so I guess they are bound to look wierd the first time, Right? They are suposed to be shorts but a little long now, he looks like a girl cause he is carrying one of my old purses around, but what do you do?

Love Love Love....

2008-07-27T15:32:00.000-07:00

So I am probably like the last person to read these books, but it was kind of nice to be able to read one after another.I kept thinking I don't want to read a story about vampires, but oddly enough I love it. I am just finishing up eclipse, just in time for Breaking Dawn, and I am sooooo excited. I am debating whether to go to the release party at Barnes and Noble or just wait till the morning. You can buy them at 12:01, they are having a costume party for the best Bella and Edward." And my husband thought I was obsessed." I can't believe how good these books are, I have never liked to read and I have read all of these in such a short time. I hope she continues to write more books, or if she quits this series Edward and Bella better get together in the end.

Happy Anniversary!!!

2008-07-24T12:37:00.000-07:00

On July 22, was our 2nd anniversary, whoo, big 2, but I am just glad that we are getting out of those first years of marriage. I decided to post a few pics of us, this first one was when we were first dating, Fred looks like a baby and I have the roundest face ever, but who cares. The others were our engagements and a wedding one, I was really pleased with our wedding photos, the guy did such a good job.
We celebrated by going to Zion's, without the kids, and went on a hike, it was a lot of fun and we bought an annual pass cause we want to go back and hike more. Its very hard with kids though, anyways we hiked the Upper emerald pools, it was beautiful to see these pools that have been created by nature. At least I think thats how they were created. I forgot my camera cause we were in a hurry and so we didn't get to take any pics. Afterward we went to eat at Oscar's, we were probably more excited about that than the hike, they have yummy food. So we got a night out and it was perfect, we discussed all the things we want to do in the future, it was nice to have a grown up talk. I'm so lucky to have such a great husband, he puts up with me and that is probably a chore. We plan for 50 more years of marriage. "Gee thats seems like a long time..." :)

Living on the wild side...

2008-07-17T13:50:00.000-07:00

Yesterday we went out to the lake for the day, it was a lot of fun and we got a lot of sun. I am burnt, but I haven't got any sun this summer so its well needed. Dylan's face was a little red today and Jaxon said he got a sunburn and it didn't wash off in the bath tub. He is so cute right now and says the funniest stuff, he pays a lot more attention than we think he does. This was my chance to get a few pics with the kids cause I am never in any pictures cause I am always taking them. We fished and actually caught like 5 fish, me and Freddies sister were screaming "get over here and get this fish off the hook." We just threw them back they were little things.
Freddie and his brother went cliff jumping, I'm not much of a jumper. We all wakeboarded, as you can see there are two pics of me and freddie, obviously he is way better than me. I try to jump the wake, but my little baby jumps just don't cut it. Its such a fun way to get out as a family and have some fun. I just wish my sister could come and go with us. "K'Brina"

Our fun weekend.....

2008-07-17T11:25:00.000-07:00

So last weekend we went to Antimony for a family reunion with Freddies family, we rented out the Rockin R Ranch and had a blast. It was a nice change for the things we are used to doing. It brought out our inner cowboys. We went for a trail ride and then we were able to run some horses in an arena and let the boys get on a horse. We also rode in a canoe around a little pond.
Dylan didn't know what to think, but it was such a cute photo op to have the kids up on a horse, cause really how often will we be doing that. It was such a little dive place, but it was fun.
Jaxon bawled at first he didn't want to ride it, but then when dad was there with him he was happy to ride around the arena, holding on for dear life. He was riding a horse named Oreo, and that was a perfect fit for the kids to ride a horse with the name of a cookie.
Ya and me not the greatest horse rider, but it was fun to do something a little different than normal. Thank god these horses were well trained.
We also were able to go to Otter Creek and try out Jaxon's new fishing pole, we didn't catch any fish and were a little glad, cause I don't know what we would have done if we would have caught some. And on the last day we were there we floated down a river in a tube, it was kind of like white water rafting, but on the lighter side only a foot deep with no rapids. We had a good time, but was glad to be back at our home. It really is hard to have the kids out of their element, you have to be watching them constantly.

Another birthday party...

2008-07-08T15:51:00.000-07:00

This is of Jaxon's first cake, I tried to be suzie homemaker and make a Nemo cake, since that was our theme, but it wasn' as cute as I imagined. Someday I am going to have the time to make a cute one. He liked it any way. I have a little OCD and I want to do everything and there is just not enough time with a full time job and everything else.
This is at Jax's other party, this time I made him a baseball cake and it was just for the 3 boys they all licked it and stuck their fingers in it. What a mess, but it was the cutest thing ever, good thing they were running through the water feature to wash them off.

This is Jaxon's friend Braxton, they are the same age and have known each other since birth, they are finally starting to get along and it is so cute, cause Jaxon wouldn't go to the daycare gym unless Braxton was going to be there, they are both probably the cuteset 3 year olds I know. I think we are in for it when they get older. And this next one was Jaxon's new truck that we gave him, he loved it all we have done is ride it around the backyard, he loves to go in reverse then forward. Poor Dylan has whiplash from being thrown back and forth. It even has it's own radio and he just jams out to the music. He may be a little spoiled but we sure love him and it makes me happy to see him happy, I am a sucker for these boys of mine.

Happy Birthday Jax!!!

2008-07-06T14:20:00.000-07:00

Today is Jaxon's 3rd birthday, but we had a party for him in Salina over the weekend, and we are having another one tomorrow since I have to work tonight. The kids had so much fun, we had the party at my mom's house. We had party favors, as you can see Dylan loved them, and we had a pinata, cake, and fire works afterwards.
Dylan took a few swings at the nemo piniata and then bawled when we took the stick from him. This was one tough piniata, the kids hit it and hit it till the fin broke off, but never broke it open.
Finally we just dumped the candy out cause the kids were getting tired and we were loosing daylight fast. The children were probably in sugar shock from the candy and cake, but of course they were in heaven.
Then Jaxon opened his presents his aunt K'Brina and Ryan gave him a fishing pole, in hopes that we will take our boys fishing as much as they take their girls. We are planning to go to Otter Creek this weekend for a family reunion, so hope fully we will have some pictures using the new pole. He now just wants to play with it all day. He also got some tractors and trucks and a new tent. He loved them all and we have a tent set up in our front room. And this is only the beginning, we are having another party tomorrow, and I think there are bigger toys coming to that one. AHH. Our house is closing in on us, we have too much s!#@.

4th of July!!!

2008-07-06T10:44:00.000-07:00

I love the 4th of July, its so fun for everyone, especially in Salina. The kids are just now starting to enjoy the park, thought the games aren't that great, but it keeps them occupied. Here we are riding in a fire truck, this is always exciting for the kids because they are mesmerized by the fire trucks, Jaxon just sat there as we rode around town with such a serious face, like he didn't want to miss anything. He loves having Aniston and Emerson to play with, and I can't lie I like having K'Brina to play with too... We arrived a bit late, cause for some reason it takes me forever to get the kids up, fed, bathed, and dressed. Freddie rode his bike and we were to pick him up on the way, but because we were running late he rode the full 20 miles. But he liked the exercise.
Here is Jax at the parade, he was in awe of all the horses, tractors, and dump trucks that drove by, he just sat and stared. It is such a great day, you get to let the kids have fun, and at the same time you get to see a lot of people you haven't seen in a while, the day is filled with so many things to do that your busy all day having fun.
We went to the rodeo hoping the kids would behave, but at the last minute we decided to leave Dylan with my mom and thank god we did because Jaxon was enough to handle. Digging in the dirt and trying to throw rocks, when he did pay attention he liked what he saw, but that was only for a few short minutes. His favorite thing about the day was using the outhouses, "sick" Everytime we saw one he instantly needed to go, so I took him pee, and then 15 min. later he needed to poop, he has been potty trained for 10 months and we haven't had an accident for a while, but you still can't not believe them when they say I need to pee or poop, so we used 3 outhouses that day and each time was so disgusting.
The fireworks were pretty fun, the ones at the rodeo were the best I have ever seen them and this year Jaxon stayed awake for them. We let off some fireworks the night before at my mom's house, the kids were so excited, but it was a little nerve racking. All in all it was a great couple of days and I can't wait till next year. The 4th is my favorite time of summer. It goes by way too fast.

Happy Father's Day

2008-06-16T14:18:00.001-07:00

Just wanted to wish everyone a happy father's day. Here is a few pictures of how we spent our fathers day. My boys sure love their dad, he is the best dad, he has the biggest heart and loves these boys more than anything, he also isn't afraid to get down and play with them. My boys are lucky to have such a great dad. It was so cute Jaxon went to church with his grandma and grandpa Mattinson and he made a fathers day present for his dad right when we got there to get him be was saying "daddy, daddy" and he gave the present to freddie, he was so proud it was so cute.

Here is my dad and Dylan, my boys just love their grandpa's. They would rather go to a grandpa over anyone, its cute, cause my dad needs some boys in his life. Dylan is in this kiss phase and he sure puckers, its so precious. Anyhow, Happy Father's Day to all those dads out there life wouldn't be the same without a dad in it. We love you, especially all of my dads, stepdads, fathers in law, and grandpas, I have the best support system ever. Thanks everyone you are the best.

The Lake

2008-06-13T15:27:00.000-07:00

We finally got our boat out of storage and went to the lake. Just the 4 of us. It was Dylan's first time and Jaxon's second. Jaxon bawled when we first got there he didn't want to get in the water and he was scard to walk on the dock. He never really has liked swimming. I always hoped they would just jump right in and be little water dogs, but I guess we still have time. I just love this picture of Dylan, it just looks so sweet and innocent staring out to the water. He is getting so big. Needless to say Dylan loved the water he just ran around in it and kept falling in face first. Jaxon's favorite part was digging in the sand, he has always been a little gardener, he takes after his grandpa mattinson. We tried to build sand castles, but Dylan kept knocking them over. The sand was nice and soft and the kids loved it.
This is just the two of them busy at work, digging, playing having fun. Jaxon didn't want to leave by the end, he was running around in the water and splashing. He was even brave enough to walk all the way out and touch the boat. His daddy let him drive the boat and he loved that, we kept saying should we go home and he was like "not yet." That is our boat in the back, its an oldy but a goody. We have had some good times in that boat. We hope to take a few more trips out this summer and let the kids get used to it.

A Day in the Sun

2008-06-08T17:57:00.000-07:00

Today we went to this park, it is such a nice park it has a water feature and the ground is all squishy so you just bounce along. The kids had fun and got soaked. Dylan is so attached to his blanky that he can't leave it, so of course he just drags it along. He loves the silky part and the only 2 we have are white, so they are constantly dirty and today they had wood chips stuck to it. I was able to tear him away from it while he got in the water. They are so cute with the water, I guess we need to just plan on bringing extra clothes or their swimming suits. I should take the kids out more often, but we are always waiting for someone to wake up and then its usually too late. I need to get more of a nap schedule, but I never have been good with schedules.

6 Random things about me...

2008-06-07T16:57:00.000-07:00

1. I am obsessive compulsive about the dumbest things. I have to follow directions and rules to a T. Like driving I have to be in the lane I need to be in forever in advance, and I drive my husband nuts cause I am always like get over already. I have to follow recipes too, I could never be a creative cook, unless it was by accident. I also have an obsession of plain white and black T-shirts, you can never have too many.
2. I secretly want to live in Salina! Mainly I want to live close to my family, but it will probably never happen, so I think you want what you can't have.
3.I am a messy person, I have a lot of clutter. I hate it but its like I can't get rid of stuff.
4.I want to be a professional photographer.
5.I love old 80's movies, I sware they don't make movies like they used to.
6.I am a spender, I love to shop and buy my kids whatever they want.

Tag 6 People:Shauni, Lauren, Becky, Tiffany, ya I can't think of anyone else.

Its been a While....

2008-06-07T16:23:00.000-07:00

This was our balcony view in Puerto Vallarta, the sunsets there were amazing, I wish I could be in a beach paradise a little more often. Check out the cute bungalos at the bottom. So fun, I recommend it to anyone.
These are my cute boys, when they were babies. Sad, they grow up so fast. Jaxon didn't know what to think of Dylan but he has always loved to give him kisses.
This was Dylan after he was born, his blood sugar was low so they had to keep him in the nursery give him an IV and some dextrose. He was so cute, poor thing.
This was Jaxon when he was 18 months old, he has always been so photogenic, I just love this picture cause looks so mischievious, hello, he is mischeivious. :)

And last another one of little Dylan, he was so tiny, he is wearing this little premie outfit, I just die everytime I look at it cause it is rediculously small. I will have to post some of Jaxon when he was a tiny little thing. They are so precious when they are little. Don't get me wrong I got two precious boys now but there is something about newborns that are so sweet. Probably cause it lasts for like 2 seconds and they are grown.

So K'Brina tell me what you think.

The boys and their things....

2008-05-25T15:09:00.001-07:00

This is my little basketball player. The boys got this for christmas and obviously Dylan was only 9 months old, so I thought Jaxon would love it. Unfortunately he has probably played with it a couple of times but last night Dylan ran away from me while I was trying to put on his PJ's and he kept reaching to put the ball in, finally he got it after a few falls and repeated attempts. I can just picture it years down the road, "Dylan has always loved to play basketball even when he was 1," isn't that every mothers dream to have a basketball star? Well I think it would just be the sweetest thing ever.
Jaxon loves to play with these matchbox cars, I think we buy one everytime we go to the store, the only problem is that we can't seem to keep track of them. So I guess we will just keep buying them. He was so excited to get them out and play with them, can't you just see the excitement in his eyes. What a cutie. How can I resist buying them things that make them smile like this.

Yesterday we went to this new park, it's really nice the ground has this squishy stuff on it so you bounce along as you walk, its great for those clumsy times. My boys just love going to the park, it surprises me how brave they are to go down the big slides. There is this little baby section that is not as big so that is where I let Dylan play, he gets so excited and runs around I always worry that he is going to fall down the slide and so I try to grab him and he tries to get away faster so I won't get him down. I need to take them to the park more often cause they love it so much.

I caught this of Jaxon when he was getting ready to go down the slide. The kids kept looking at me like why are you up here. Jaxon would not take off his green sunglasses the whole day, no matter where we went he had to have them on. He has some nicer sunglasses with lightning mcqueen on them but he insists on wearing these wierd flourecent ones. We do have a pair of pink ones at home and I'm just glad it wasn't those.

My new goals.....

2008-05-20T13:07:00.001-07:00

#1 Drink more water, I like water but it just seems as though after my morning coffee I am too full, and then the next thing you know it is later in the afternoon and I have not drank any water yet. The worst is when I am working and you are just busy the whole first part of the shift and by the time you sit down for lunch at 12 a.m. I figure I better drink soda so I can stay awake and then it is morning and I'm like dang I should have drank more water. And we have all heard that hunger is most often confused as thirst, so if your body is thirsty it makes you think it is hungry. Me and my friend Paige used to always joke back in our younger days if you think you are hungry just drink more water. It was really funny to us cause we were always struggling to loose weight, and I guess it is totally true. So I am going to drink way more water.

#2 Eat more salads, I really like salads its just that whenever I buy lettuce it ends up spoiling before I can use it all. This salad I ate today is super yummy and why should I have any problem eating it for lunch and dinner.

So I figure if I say it out loud I am kind of held to it, and hopefully everytime I look at my blog page I will be reminded of that. I have been exercising and its great, now I just need to get control of my eating. As many of you may know, its hard when you have cookies and things around for the kids. I am going to be strong......

Fun Times at the Park

2008-05-20T11:25:00.000-07:00

So both of my kids just love going to the parks here in town. And lucky for us there are some pretty cool parks here. It seems as though there is a new one quite freqently. I will have to take some pictures at some of the really cool ones. The only downer of some of them, there are not swings at all of them, and these two love swings they just sit there and giggle everytime I push them its so freakin cute. Since it is like a million degrees down here they have been putting in splash pads everywhere, so needless to say we come home soaked, so lately I have just been taking thier swimming suits, and they love it. Also this new park has like a shade cover over the slides and stuff, I will have to take pictures its a little hard to explain. We try to go to the park on my days off if we can, I have to reward the kids, because I take them to the gym with me and they stay in the daycare and they hate it. So I guess its bribery, is that bad? Well I have found a new love, its my turbo kick class at the gym its so fun and its a great work out too, so they have to go. That is my mommy time :) Everybody says that we need it, so I guess that is it for me.

Just Testing things out

2008-05-14T15:41:00.001-07:00

I was just testing out my photoshop and wanted my sis to see if it looked ok, its a little sloppy, but what do you think, K'Brina?

New Day, New Pics

2008-05-14T14:12:00.000-07:00

Look at this brotherly love, these two are constantly fighting over everything. I have found myself just buying two of everything because I cannot stand to hear a crying fit all the time. That probably isn't the best in teaching them to take turns, but I am sure that they will learn (someday). My boys just love having baths, which is a relief because I once new someone that she had to fight her little boy to bathe, and even though they are little they are starting to be stinky already, I can't wait till they get older... I have to admit I am a bit worried for what is to come, I have no idea how boys are and I just hope that they will always lover their mommy.
We don't have any real exciting pictures to post, just our daily bath, how exciting. I am so upset, I had the cutest pictures that I took a couple days ago, one of Jaxon's friends was over playing in our bouncer and I got the cutest picture of the two boys and then I got one of Dylan just sitting in the grass. I thought they were so cute and I was messing around with my camera and somehow all my pictures were gone, I was so mad I screamed and Jaxon said what happened. It just ticked me off cause not very often can you get a real cute picture of the boys. And I could just picture the cutest scrapbook page of Jaxon and his friend. They were both born within a month of each other and we have always let them play together. It doesn't necessarily mean they get along great, but they are starting to. Selfish two year olds they are kind of testy.

Me and Freddie

2008-05-07T12:44:00.000-07:00

I haven't posted a lot of pictures of Freddie, my husband, I mostly am just snapping pictures of the kids, and it doesn't help that we are hardly ever home at the same time. Maybe a coulple hours in the morning and some evenings. Its hard but, I guess we do what we have to so that our kids don't have to stay in a daycare and we don't wear out all of our resources. No matter how cute I think that my kids are everyone doesn't feel equally, we can only hope huh. Anyways we went to my BF wedding last weekend in Las Vegas, we got a night away from the kids alone. We had so much fun and I was also happy for my friend, Shauni. Ever since I have had kids I have been such an emotional person, I bawl over everything, I was kind of feeling stupid when I was bawling at her wedding, I felt as if I was one of the only ones, but it is just so beautiful on your wedding day, it just has a special feeling that you will never experience again, and it is priceless to see the bride in her gown and the groom seeing them for the first time. I hope that I am not the only one that feels this way. Anyways these are a few pics of the wedding and me and Freddie.

Attempting creativity

2008-05-07T12:23:00.000-07:00

I go through these creative phases, sometimes I can just whip out scrapbook pages and random things, and other days I can't think of anything. So the last couple of days I have become obsessed with making these cards. I have always wanted to make a bunch and have them on hand so that when something comes up I can just grab one. I also covered some little notebooks for our bunko, its amazing how cute a notebook can become especially a .25 one. Its so fun and some of them I think are so cute. And with my cards I always save all the scraps of paper and its so easy to use the scraps, so hardly any paper goes to waste. So don't be surprised of some of you get some cards. I should be working on my kids scrapbook.

Random Pictures

2008-05-07T12:12:00.001-07:00

I just happened to snap these pictures of the kids, Jaxon was waiting for his shorts to dry and he was just wandering around in his little undies. They are the cutest boxer breifs i've seen. I saw him in there and I wanted to get one of those cute pictures from the back where they are just doing their own thing, but he turned around before I could get my camra ready, but I think that it turned out just as cute. Dylan, on the other hand was just taking a little nap in his crib and I peeked in because I am a paranoid mom that is constantly checking on the kids and his cute little feet were just sticking out, I just thought that it was so cute. I guess that means he is getting big because he is so tall.

Tag and I'm it....

2008-05-01T06:11:00.000-07:00

Thanks K'Brina :)

ABC Tag

A-Attached or Single: Attached
B-Best Friends:K'Brina and Freddie (he's not as much fun as K'Brina) Sorry babe, you know you hate to shop.
C-Cake or Pie: Cake definatley, I do like strawberry pie though.
D-Day of Choice: Any day I am not working.
E-Essential Item: Lip gloss and flip flops.
F-Favorite Color(s):Red and Black
G-Gummy Bears or Worms:neither I would rather have chocolate.
H-Hometown: Salina
I-Indulgences:Coffee, I love it, iced, hot, blended any kind I love it.
J-January or July: July of course I love summer.
K-Kids- 2 Beautiful Boys
L-Life is incomplete without-a messy house and snacks for hungry boys.
M-Marriage Date: July 22, 2006.
N-Number of Siblings: 1 sis, the best I could ask for.
O-Oranges or Apples: Apples, I hate peeling oranges.
P-Phobias or Fears: Spiders, and something bad happening to someone I love.
Q-Quote: "The most important things in life aren't things" Its true and I can't really think of any others.
R-Ring size: 6 depending on if its hot or cold.
S-Season: Too hard to choose, I love Christmas, I love Fall, and I love love Summer.
T-Tag 3 Friends:Shauni, Lauren, Becky.
U-Unknown fact about me: I have anxiety about rules and directions, must follow all rules. Retarded I know.
V-Very Favorite Store:Who are you kidding I love all stores. Target, Roberts, Pebbles in my Pocket, Iron Station.
W-Worst Habit:Procrastinater and unorganized.
X-X-Ray or Ultrasound:Duh, ultrasound.
Y-Your Favorite Food: Pasta Olive Garden. (The most fattening stuff).
Z-Zodiac: Gemini (Thats right evil twin).

Camping

2008-04-28T14:43:00.000-07:00

We went to Zion's this week and camped, it was so much fun, but a lot of work. I didn't realize how much stress it is having kids in the outdoors. We stayed in a tent and it was pretty cold at night, I was so paranoid that the kids were going to freeze, so I bundled them up. I woke up in the middle of the night and reached over to see if Dylan was cold and he was sweating. I guess I am one of those worried moms. We took our bikes and our bike trailer and rode through Zions. They had some pretty cool little trails so that we didn't have to ride on the road. It was so much fun, I think on Thursday we rode 15 miles. Some of the littlest hills were pretty tough, thank god for those easy gears. Jaxon kept saying at night when it was cold and there was really no where to go to get out of the cold he was like "lets go home." It was kinda sad, but I know that they will love it when they are a little older. Some day we want to get us a trailer, so we dont have to completely rough it. I am kinda a wimp when it comes to being cold and dirty.

Our New Exercise

2008-04-19T21:15:00.000-07:00

I have been trying to exercise to get in better shape, so we got a bike and a trailer that converts into a stroller. It is so fun and its so easy to pull and the kids love it. so I have been trying to take them but lately it has been so windy and its hard to ride a bike and pull that in the wind. There are so many great trails around here, so we don't have to ride in the traffic. I think it will be so much fun when the kids can ride their own bikes and we can all go riding the trails and up in Zion's. That is what I love about living here, there are so many things that are within such a close range.

The Kite Festival

2008-04-19T20:59:00.000-07:00

Today we went to The Kite Festival, when we got there it was so busy, I had no idea that it was such a big thing. It was perfect weather for flying kites, windy as hell, but we survived. It was so exciting for the kids, they had so many of these blow up slides and things that was a lot of fun for all the kids. Our kids were a little small, but there was one that was more for smaller kids. It was kind of big if you can tell from the pictures, but Jaxon loved it he just kept going down it over and over again. It's so exciting to see your kids have fun. Dylan just likes to get out and wander around and explore and eat, he is such a little pig.

My little lawnmowers!

2008-04-15T21:33:00.000-07:00

So my two boys love to be outside, they would be out there all day if I would let them. They are such boys, and they love to do everything their dad and grandpa does. They are constantly digging, hauling dirt, mowing, and playing out side it is so cute. I just love being a boys mom.

Jaxon teaches Dylan just how it is done, and of course Dylan just does everything he does.

The Shower

2008-04-14T17:16:00.000-07:00

Jaxon has recently discovered that he now wants to take showers. He was so excited, he just stood in there and stompped and laughed. It was so cute.

The life of little boys

2008-04-13T11:10:00.000-07:00

Call me crazy, but I don't know if I am being a little less understanding, but my boys are constantly eating. I want to give them snacks if they are hungry but I don't want to create little chunky monsters. It wouldn't be a normal day if there wasn't a chair in the pantry, and when Jaxon gets a little treat he always gives Dylan some, I guess I should give him kudos for sharing. I never had any brothers so I don't know if it is normal for boys or what.

Check out my Slide Show!

2008-04-11T14:56:00.001-07:00

Easter

2008-03-25T17:10:00.000-07:00

This year we went to Fayette for Easter, Jaxon had so much fun coloring easter eggs. Dylan just tried to eat them. This was the first year that Jaxon actually got it, so it was fun for all of us.

Grandma Tracy loved helping Jaxon with his eggs. Can't you just see the mischief on his face. The weather was great and we played outside all day. Jaxon wanted to drive Aniston's jeep around all day, we also flew kites and rolled the eggs down hills. It was so much fun.

Back to Work

2008-03-19T11:03:00.000-07:00

Well its another day and I am going back to work tonight. I like my job, but somedays I just hate going to work. I need to be more organized and make better use of my time. There are so many things that I want to do, and I feel like I just don't have the time. It doesn't help that I am just sitting here on the computer. I have so many picture of my kids and I want to put them all in a scrapbook, I have done some on each kid, but there is much more to do. And the further away it is the less you can remember. I wish I was a clean freak, sadly I am not. And with two little boys they are constantly dragging stuff out and I let them. Dylan has strep throat and so he has just wanted me to hold him constantly and who wouldn't want to? I am going to work on myself and start doing things that will make me have a cleaner more organized life. Its hard, I am one of those people that have piles of stuff and I know what is in each pile, and I am afraid if I put things away, I won't know where they are when I need them. I know, it sounds so lame, but honestly that is the way I think. Starting today I am going to make some changes. But tell me how to manage this in to each day or week: Clean the house, do the laundry, grocery shop, cook, scrapbook, spend time with the kids, get me and the kids ready each day, and all the other stuff that takes up time. How somebody help me. Well I will let everyone know how I have changed my ways.

Dylan is 1

2008-03-18T10:58:00.001-07:00

So we had a birthday party for Dylan, and he wasnt feeling that great, so I don't think he had as much fun as he would have liked to. But who am I kidding he doesnt know any better. He was so cute though. We got that bouncer thing, and I think that Jaxon enjoyed it more than Dylan did, but if we put one more toy in this house we will have no more space. We have so many toys and just keep buying more. I guess the expression we get when they see new toys has taken over us. It makes me happy to see them happy, I am a sucker for them. I dont think I am alone out there though...

Times Fly By

2008-03-14T15:08:00.000-07:00

Well I am just getting ready for my babies birthday party. He is going to be 1! Already, it seems like he was just born, and now he is walking around and just growing up so fast. It makes me so sad. So we are having a party for him at our house, it will be so fun grandmas and grandpas, aunts, uncles, and cousins will all be here. And I got my camera fixed so we will be taking pleanty of pictures.

You would think we live in a pig sty.

2008-03-11T13:53:00.000-07:00

Maybe I am the only one that can't manage the house work, my work, the gym, getting ready, and feeding all of us. But if someone came over you would think that I live in a pig sty. I am so embarrassed, but instead of cleaning here I am writing on my blog page about how dirty it is :) I'm sure everyone with a page will understand that you just get stuck doing it and then before you know it time has flew by and you don't have time to do anything else. Oh well. Well unfortunately my camera is broke and I have not been able to take any pictures of anything, hopefully it is fixed by Dylans birthday. Well this is my grief today. I need a maid. I don't want to do it anymore. I am so excited for my family to come down this weekend for Dylans birthday, the only bad thing is that I need to clean my house. AHH. We will have a blast and we want to do all this stuff, but when it comes down to it we do nothing but take care of these kids, but we love every minute of it.

Valentines Day

2008-03-04T10:17:00.000-08:00

Valentines is past, but we got these cute pictures done for valentines day. Their shirts say "Mommy's my valentine."

The rollercoaster of women

2008-03-04T08:30:00.000-08:00

Well I am battling the bulge right now. I have been exercising faithfully, but I just can't get the diet down. With 2 boys around I cant deny them treats and kid like things, but I want them too. I know I am not the only one out there, but it is hard. But this time I am going to make it. Stay strong. I also want to give some encouragement to my mom and sister, I know they are battling too. And it is not just a daily battle it is a minutely battle. And I am always open for suggestions :)

Preschool

2008-03-04T08:25:00.000-08:00

Well over the last 2 days I have been looking at preschool's for Jaxon, and gee are they expensive. But then I think Can you bargain shop your kids education? I think no, but how much is too much? They say that at 3 it is critical for learning, it shapes the way they learn, so definately I don't want to screw up now, so I guess I am willing to pay what ever I have to.

The cutest boys ever.

2008-03-04T08:16:00.000-08:00

I was just looking at my blog, and I just felt that the pictures of my boys really didn't do justice of how cute they are. Call me crazy or just a mom, but my children are beautiful. And it must be their personalities too. Dylan is just starting to mumble, he says "ma ma", and he pretends to talk on the phone its so cute. And then Jaxon repeats things that I have said. Last night he asked me to do something and I said "Well honey we already did that" and soon after he says "Well honey". It is just so cute. I love them so much.

Cancun

2008-03-03T13:17:00.001-08:00

We just got back from Cancun a couple weeks ago. I miss it already. It was nice to be away relaxing in the sun, but ofcourse we missed our boys. These are just a few of the pictures we took. Our balcony over looked the beach and we just left the door open all night enjoying the sound of crashing waves. It was so fun, I wish some of my family could have experienced it with us. "K'Brina I am talking mostly to you." I would definatly recommend it to anyone. The world is so big and we might never know what it is like if we don't try to experience just a little piece of it. This is just the beginning of me and my husbands traveling days. There are so many places I want to see. Someday we will take the kids but for now we will enjoy it without them. They will have their turn.

Dylan

2008-03-03T12:49:00.001-08:00

This is my little baby. He is so cute, just like my other boy. He is just starting to get curious. He is 11 months and walking and getting into everything. He loves his peanut butter and jam (as you can see). I am the luckiest mom to have these two cute boys. They are the smartest boys too. I just cant express how much joy they bring me.

Jaxon

2008-03-03T12:42:00.000-08:00

This is my boy Jax, he is so adorable, but is constantly testing me. When I step back and think about it, I should let him be him and as annoying as he can be I should just accept it. But there are those times when the constant "whys" are just too much. He is very mischeivious and I guess curious, but a good boy too. I just love him so much. When he was born it gave us all quiet a scare and I think he got control of us then we were so glad to have him that he could do no wrong. But that is okay, he is still one of the cutest boys I know.

2008-03-03T12:38:00.000-08:00

My first

2008-02-28T16:27:00.000-08:00

Hi, today is my first day setting up my blog. This stuff is so fun and addicting. I love being able to share my life with my friends and family. I have to work tonight and so it might take me a few days to set this up so that it is cute.