Pics pics and more pics....

I have been begging Nick to give me some money for family pictures. For some strange reason he just didnt think it was on our priority list, well, Im a mom, and it IS on mine, so I was determined to find a way. My AWESOME friend Shanna, volunteered to take them for us! Wow, what a job she did!! I cant believe how awesome they turned out, and for FREE!! Shanna, you are amazing, I cannot believe she doesnt do this for a living! (you could make bank:) anyways, I am so impressed and so thankful to her. It is such a wonderful feeling when they are done, and your pictures are all updated in your house, well Im getting there.
so heres a glance for you... there is about 50 more that turned out unfortunately I cant put them all on here!! thanks Shanna! your the best! owe you!












and..... We went up North a couple weeks ago, me and the kids, Nick was suppose to be outta town, my parents took us to some fun festivities, like the pumpkin patch and scarecrow festival!! we all had a great time!

Halloween was a blast. What a fun age for the kids. Kaden was so excited to be super man, I couldnt talk him out of it, but he looked very cute, and muscular! Kylee was a cute little fuzzy bee, and well me and Nick if you cant tell oh well. you havent seen the movie! hope everyone had as fun as a holiday as we did!!

We got to take our Joy School kids on their first field trip to Stali farms today. They loved it. Tractor rides, petting animals, slides, pumpkin patch. way too much fun:) and Kylee had a fun time just watching all the kids!

what to blog about???

I was debating what the heck to blog about. we dont have money to take any fun trips right now, all i ever post about is pictures of my kids, not that there is anything wrong with that, they just dont change that much from week to week:)
so, i was just checking my email a minute ago and a couple things made me laugh so i thought i would share.

first this whole real estate thing has hit a lot of people and hard. this economy is scary but i thought this was kinda funny, yet true, although thank goodness not like this in our neighborhood:)

It's titled.... Halloween wont be the same this year...


Then my sweet step Mother in Law (i am blessed with two) sent me this adorable link for all dog lovers. you have to go to it really quick it will make you smile and only takes about literally 2 seconds. copy and paste it into your browser! worth the time!

http://www.actrix.co.nz/special/cyberclean.html

and one more tag game...

I am: wasting time...
I think: im glad my kids are sound asleep
Everything in life: is almost perfect
I want: to decorate my little girl a room,
so i guess some extra money:)
I have: a perfect family
I dislike: red ants. sick of them
I miss: all the family far away
I fear: losing anyone close
I feel: happy but worn out, very busy day
I hear: the computer buzz in the silence and the AC
I smell: nothing, stuffy nose
I crave: strawberries from costco
I cry: when i am PMSing and over nothing
I search: for answers of all sorts
I wonder: when Nicks hard work will finally pay off
I regret: not selling all our rentals 3 years ago
I wish: for safety and health and nicks dream to come true
I love: my beautiful children and hubby more than anything
I care: about my kids health again
I always: am kissing Kylees cheeks
I am not: unhappy, life is too good
I remember: falling in love for the first time with Nick
I believe: in the happiness of the gospel standards
I sing: mama mia soundtrack believe it or not really loud when driving!
I don’t always: tell people i love them enough
I argue: about issues I feel strong about
I write: in my journal once a week
I win: rumikub every time i play!! (no its true im not just bragging:)
I lose: dunno, dont try enough new or competitive things i guess
I listen: i love to listen to Kylees giggle
I don’t understand: why anyone should ever get hurt or die
I can usually be found: at home, at the park, or at walmart, exciting ;)
I forget: well actually have to admit i forgot to put water in my rice chicken casserole the other night, big mistake. too much going on the same time:)
I am happy: in nicks arms or holding my babies and just watching them!
I tag: Heather, Jenna, Jenny, Tirsah and Michelle

my little beauty...

This year has been the best year of my life. I had absolutely no idea that it would this much fun having a baby girl. She is such a joy and I laugh at least 10 times a day at something she does. It has been so joyful getting to know her and her little cute personality. I cannot believe she is one, it has flown by!

this picture was taken by my brother Cody last weekend on his cell phone! I think Im going to enter some contests with it! Thanks bro, hes the best picture taker in the world!(you have to click on picture to enlarge it, her eyes are so gorgeous I am so incredibly jealous!)

Kaden is 4! Kylee is ONE!

Kaden had his first friend birthday Party! It was my first attempt and went very very well considering we invited 12 kids and ALL came! He had a blast! and my train cake I attempted actually turned out awesome too, the kids loved it of course!



Kylee fully enjoyed her first cake, unlike Kaden at one. She was mad when we took it away!

We went up North this past weekend to celebrate the kids birthdays with family! My Mom threw an awesome Party! Thanks mom and Dad, and everyone who came and the fun gifts!
Kaden got spoiled by grandparents, and got his first big boy bike! He loves it! We asked him what he wanted to do for his birthday dinner, he chose a picnic at the park so he could ride his bike!!

My parents took us to the State Fair and the kids had a blast! Kylee loved to touch the bunnies, Kaden rode the Pony and the yellow slide! TOO much fun!



Nicks mom took us on the Heber Creeper too, which the kids had a great time all 3 hours! It was fun to hang out with cousins and Grandma! Thanks Connie!!

What a fun weekend! Happy Birthday to my 2 sweet babies!! (that arent really babies anymore!) I love you!!!

My little sporty guy...

Kaden started Soccer this week for his first time ever and today was his first game. He had a blast! He didnt want to ever be taken out. The best was that we were getting our bums kicked like 20 to zero with five min left. Kaden got the ball taken from him so he tackled the kid to the ground, and his teammate scored! go Kaden. forgot it wasnt football for the moment! at least we got one score! (you can click on small pictures to enlarge!)


Nick had to take Kaden to hit golf balls again cuz he had so much fun last week! I got to watch this time it was the cutest thing ever. watch out Tiger woods...and Daddy!:)



And... here is the invite for any fellow bloggers who live up North. We are having a family/friend party next weekend at my moms house Saturday night at 7:00! anyone who wants to watch Kylee go to town on her first cake, should be a great show!

my Cuties....

Daddy taking Kaden golfing for the first time!!


Nick asked Kaden if he wanted to go hit some balls at the golf course. He was actually excited, dont know if its because his friend Cole was also going with his Dad, but we will see how it goes. Ive been waiting for Nick to take him! hopefully his attention span will be a little longer!

Kylee loves suckers, I figure shes almost one, time to really enjoy life right?

Kadens Prayer

Me and Kaden sat down for lunch a hour ago just the two of us...
here is our dialogue:

Me: Kaden, will you bless the food?
Kaden: I will mom and I will do a great job, i will do it slow and nice I promise.
Me: that would be great, it makes Heavenly Father so happy when we say it nice.
K: Heavenly Father, thanks for the day, bless the food, bless Rosco to go on a walk and he can go to Grandmas house, and bless us to sleep good, and bless daddy to play golf, and bless mom to not leave so that I wont cry. Bless bless us to play and go to the park and be safe. thankful for Cody and Casey. (uncles)thankful for my cars and friends. in the name..... Amen!

(and he was sooo serious and really pondering what to say)
I couldnt stop the giggling after. Cutest thing ever!.....

so off to the park we are going:) he did pray for it:)

1st day of school

Kaden has been just waiting for preschool to start and was so excited to go today! WE decided to do a joy school with Moms in the neighborhood this year, get to know more around here, and save a little money at the same time! there are 7 kids, and Kaden is so excited. I am too to beable to teach every couple months! It will be fun!


The kids all seemed very excited to be there!
(a few kids in his new class!)


We went with our new friends the Burnetts to the Wildlife museum, they had a blast, lots of cute poses, Im glad Im not the only one that loves to take pics all the time! Thanks Heather!



We were up North all last week for my continuing Mortgage Classes, and we got a few fun things in up there. Another Museum, the dinosaur one! Kaden loved it, especially playin in the sand, digging for bones. He was a little scared of the T Rex's although hes been talking about it over and over. thanks Grandma Joni and Cody!


And Last but not least....

HAPPY 50th Birthday Connie:) Nicks Moms birthday is today! Hope it is great and wish we could still be there celebrating! Thanks for everything hope you have a terrific day!

Summer is almost over....

I just cant believe that Kylee will be one next month. This year has been one of the best years of my life. She has brought such a happiness to our lives and is such a joy every single day! She has learned to clap, dance (sways back and forth while moving her arm, sooo cute), high five, smack her lips for kisses, and crawl faster than fast! such a QT!!


Kaden is such a joy too! turning so handsome and fun, and obedient and opinionated, and smart! He is ready for preschool to start next week. He still loves his cars, Toy story and Thomas the Train, and is VERY excited for his birthday next month also!!

Today my mom was here and of course we went camera happy!! it was such a fun day, and the kids were too cute!

We took the kids to the main street water park and let them splash around. They had a blast! Kylee loves the water!She also loves to eat!! as you can see...

then back to the water for clean up.... where they would stay for hours if they could, but not the dog. he wasnt too happy!

the best picture of the day!

We love disneyland!

A few fun pics....






slideshow...

Make a Smilebox slideshow

for those who dont have time for slide shows...
click on to enlarge..


we had the best time, thank you so much Papa and gigi, it was so fun and so needed, thank you for everything!

Our 6th Anniversary!

Happy Anniversary Honey!! You complete my life and I am so lucky and grateful to have you!! Your the best thanks for all you do!

It's hot here....

It's over 100 degrees and climbing. time to stay in doors or stay wet. I am finding myself having a lot more time now that things are more limited, Kylee is past the "holding her stage" and Kaden just wants to play with friends. so, take pics, and blog blog! We however have been enjoying the new Rec Center here, it is awesome, a lot of popsicles, swimming at friends pools, and the sprinklers!!

self timer....

I figured out how to use the self timer on my new camera!! yeah! now i can finally take some pictures of us all together. I am never in the pictures, (not that thats a bad thing most the time) but its always fun to look back at the ones of all of us.