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....






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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.

Im 27 already???? and Happy Late Fathers Day 2...

This weekend was so much fun, thanks Dad and Mom...
It all started out at Sand Hollow Lake, some birthday shopping, lunch, just hangin out, Gunlock Lake, tubing, wakeboarding, lots of sunscreen, giggles, and fun. Kaden had a blast driving the boat with Grandpa, Kylee crawled around in the sand loving life. My brother Casey snuggling with his cute girlfriend, and Cody riding the dunes with my cousin and Nick. Lots of fun!!!
I had a great birthday, 27 already. I got the greatest presents this year from everyone, thankyou, cant even list all the fun and meaningful things I was given. So glad for Family, and how special they can make you feel on that special day!!

then Fathers Day! I just love my Dad!


My Dad is the greatest. He is an example to me in many ways.
I think the first one is his devotion to our family. We come first and always have, and he will do anything to support our family and make sure we are taken care of in any way needed.
He is the hardest working person I have ever met in my ENTIRE life. I cant even begin to explain what a hard working man he is. I got the chance to paint parking lines and roads with him all through high school, and he taught me so much about life and work. He has no idea some of the lessons he has taught me. I will always be grateful for learning to like work.
He is the kind of person that can do anything he tries, and be good at it, actually a perfectionist at it. He can fix any car, any house problem, actually any problem. We tease him that we use to have to have jobs for him to do for him to come visit us, cuz he couldnt handle being bored. He is a very talented person and I really look up to him for that.
My Dad is really a fun person to be around. Kaden just LOVES it when grandpa is coming to visit. They have a very special little bond going on. My Dad has no idea how much Kaden talks about "grandpa"
I also have to admit that when my Dad is around, I always feel very "safe". theres just something about him that makes me feel that way, whether we are boating, driving, camping. If we were in a Earthquake or some terrible situation, he is the one I would want on my side.
He is a Great, Loving, spoils me rotten, honest, good man and the best Dad and Grandpa anyone could have!
Love you Dad, thanks for the GREAT weekend! Happy Late Fathers Day!!


I also have to tell my sweet Husband Happy Fathers Day.
I couldn't live without him. I take him for Granted every day of my life and I shouldn't. Nick is the most honest, caring, loving person I know. He is the kind of person that would never say or do anything to hurt anybody in anyway and cares about others so much. He has been working so hard for our family and our future, and although it takes time and gets frustrating, I am so proud of him and all he has accomplished. He does everything for me and our kids and I am so Thankful I could find such a perfect man to spend the rest of forever with. He is the best Father to our kids. So cute with them and loves them so much!
Thanks for all you do Sweetheart, we love you!!

My Baby thinks she's big....

So my baby is growing up, way too fast. This week had been a major stepping stone in her life....
First, she obviously learned how to crawl last week, but this week she is outta control, which was why I was not so excited about it!! she is all over, and fast! keeps falling and hitter her head on the tile, trying to pull herself up on everything SCARY!! have to watch her every move. And Kadens worst nightmare, baby sister crawling over and taking his stuff!! Never had to deal with that in his life
yet:)

A whole Lot of "firsts"

*first pig tails, (thanks Heather for showing me how:)
*first "annoying" her brother
*first "slept through the night!!!! THANKYOU!
*first standing up against things
*first gerber cookie and lots of fruits
*first owies (bumps on the head)
*FIRST TOOTH!! (she has been so grumpy! if you click on the little pics they will enlarge, you can see it!) now shes biting me, I might have to quit nursing soon, today she almost killed me:)




and best of all...
*first cute toenails. My mom finally talked me into it:) looks very cute but way too grown up:)

Summer so far....

WE took Kylee to the beach for the first time a couple weeks ago when my mom was here, and she loved it! She just played and played with a grin on her face! She is at a fun age, loves to see everything, play with everything, taste everything!

Kaden always love the beach, I need to take him more often, but its already getting so hot here! Thanks mom for the fun week!

And yes.....
Kylee is CRAWLING!!

at first I was like "NO!" my house will be messy, I wont be able to just plop her on the floor and let her sit and play, but then shes just so dang cute and so fun! Its fun to watch them grow and learn new things! She also learned to clap this week, now that is the cutest!! (you can click on pictures to enlarge if your in Internet Explorer!

I almost forgot,
Kadens prayer all by himself this morning....
"Heavenly Father, thankful for this nice day and all we have. Thankful for Cody and Casey and Grandmas and Grandpas. Bless Grandma and Grandpa to bring their boat to our house next week and the four wheelers. Bless Daddy to go golf tomorrow. Bless us to drive safe. Bless the food and to sleep good. Bless it to be my birthday tomorrow so I can have a Thomas party. Name of Jesus Christ Amen."
Dang cutest thing ever, couldnt help myself to not giggle during it because he said it so serious, and was really thinking about what he needed and wanted to say. I have working with him trying to get him to think about what he prays for and I guess it paid off, good thing Grandma and Grandpa are bringing the boat next week:)

Happy Birthday Michelle!

I just had to stick this picture on here first off because its the only one that was really scanable, and second it showed us exactly how we were when we were best of friends. What were we like 10? ok maybe 13? sad.... nice pants and levi vest and bangs, and sneakers I have on...????!!

Anyways, I have some great memories of the four of us. Its me on the left, then Michelle Paget, who passed away recently and unexpectedly, then Michelle(Birthday girl:) then Brookeh Thacker! (sorry Brookeh, had to stick you on here too:)
I actually remember getting this picture taken, wow that was a long time ago.
We always had so much fun together, sleepovers, parties, classic skating!Michelle is one of those people who was always fun to be with, still so caring and sweet and someone I could be best friends with still if only a little closer!!
I miss you Michelle, wish you were closer!
Have a happy Birthday Today!