winn family

poop!

2010-12-14T18:10:00.002-07:00

Don't you just love when you get a yell from the bathroom....... mom i got poops on the floor! o yes all day today Hudson has been eating apple chips...o so yummy but o so runny-later. He got in the bathroom and tooted well he thought he just tooted and be fore he knew it poop was hitting the floor. Then as im getting that cleaned up Ralei decided she wants to get in the shower with him so right there i undress her and take her diaper off, o poop hits the floor again. I hate when you don't know there's poop in there. What an evening full of poop!

Still Around

2010-11-01T16:22:00.003-06:00

Wow its been forever since i have updated our blog. Life as usual has been crazy but we are still around. It felt like summer came and went we had many exciting outings. We went to lake Powell and Hudson went for the first time he loved it. He was jumping off the house boat and off rocks- i can't believe i let him. I think i must be relaxing in my old age. Payton and Elli had a blast as well. We made lots of trips to bear lake which is always fun. We enjoyed many fires out back with the neighborhood and roasted a fare share of giant marshmallows. Payton played on a competitive soccer team who was almost undefeated and then started tackle football in august. Yes i really must have lost it this summer because i said never to football but i have to admit it is now my favorite. And he rocks at it, there last game he got two touchdowns with an amazing run. Elli excelled in her tumbling class and became quite the little swimmer. Hudson scared me to death half the time weather i was looking for him or keeping him off the high dive at the pool. Ralei discovered the pool and when she would see the swim bag come out she got all excited. Eric surprised me for my birthday with a camp out just me and him up smithfield canyon (that's a whole other post). School started and the kids are going to Birch Creek a brand new school and its so nice to have all new everything it was just a little hairy in the beginning trying to get things in order. And somehow i became head room mom for both classes- dumb me (its going well so
far). Hudson started preschool two days a week and really loves it he come home singing the songs and he told me the story about Columbus sailing the seas. Eric helped coach Paytons football team so he was strait from work to football for 8 weeks, he was very missed but really enjoyed it he informed me hes going to keep doing it as long as we have a boy who wants to play.
As for me i am just trek-en along with the gang i am so blessed to have my family and wouldnt trade crazy for anything.

Grateful

2010-03-01T15:30:00.003-07:00

I just needed to write and tell myself that i am so truly blessed, and should not complain about little things like- the kids didn't nap so dang it i didn't' get a nap, or that i have to clean dirty hand prints off the doors or that i didn't get anything out of church, or be unhappy because its another day of cleaning up after everybody, and the fighting o lots of fighting, dang my pants are still tight, can't i eat what i want? Wow i could go on. I don't want to be like that, i want to enjoy everyday with my kids and be happy that they are leaving me their cute dirty hand prints on my doors, and most importantly that i can clean them off. I am so blessed that i have my health and that my kids are healthy, smart and perfect to me! And its okay that i have a little hang over off the pants at least i can work out. And as for the fighting at least they can be physical. So what brought this all on? a link i found on an incredible mom's blog shes is so amazing to me with what she has to deal with everyday why should i complain about dumb things? Anyway her blog lead me to another blog and wow these ladies who are moms , wives, sisters, and friends that deal with pain and struggles everyday. My complaints are nothing! Enjoy life even the not so fun moments- turn it into a positive!
http://nieniedialogues.com/

Potty time

2010-01-11T21:36:00.004-07:00

Wahoo! We did it well Hudson did he is potty trained! I am down to only buying 1 set of diapers a month now. We tried the first time when i was 6 months preggers and he was just not havin it. I was timer trained and Hudson was hating it. So this time around im not sure what clicked but over christmas break when the kids were home i told them to take him potty every time the timer beaped well it worked and it only took two days of timer setting. He is a fabulous pooper on the toilet, now we just need to teach him to aim when he tries standing "like Payton" is what he says. Wahoo! so here is a picture i caught of him after going potty he put the lid down and sat on top of the toilet reading a magazine, he loves the toilet so much i guess!

silly child of mine

2009-12-29T20:33:00.002-07:00

I had to put this one on the record. I took the kids to the fun park today to burn off some energy. We were out in the soft play area kinda like a giant mcdonalds play place. Mr. Hudson wandered out of the area and returned a few minutes later with a drink in his hand. I about died i asked him where he got it and told him to take it back. he just keep saying "i can't, i can't". I was totally embarrassed i grabbed his hand and told him to show me where he got it from so im following him through the arcade and over to the snack counter. He held his drink up to the lady at the snack counter and with the sadest eyes ever and said "here you go". I asked the lady if he got it here she said yes he came up to the counter and said he was thirsty and needed a drink, so she gave him a cup of ice water. So funny- i thought he got it off someones table. Well Hudson was really happy he got to keep the drink. That boy has no fear!!!

Christmas

2009-12-27T14:30:00.004-07:00

Merry Christmas to all! We had a wonderful Christmas this year we did our usual of driving to grandpa and grandma Willden and did the party day on Christmas eve. This year we saw the chipmunks -pretty cute- and had olive garden make the lasangna and bread sticks this year. Way to go dad much easier clean up, when grandpa paul cooks i swear he uses every possible thing in the kitchen and leaves it for the clean up duty! Then we did our annual fishing pond the kids seem to love it every year! We opened the p.j.s and took tonz of pictures said our good byes and hit the rode home so santa could make it to our house. This year the kids woke up at 4:45 and waited until 5:45 to wake us up we said no way, Eric got them some cereal and sent them back to bed until 7:00 i think it was torture for them! but we had a slow morning of opening presents and playing with the new toys, Eric made fresh blueberrie pancakes, bacon, and hashbrowns yummy yummy!!! later that day we went up to the Winns and hung out and did our annual snow sledding it was a blast but way to cold. You can even see our breath in the pictures- crazy people! And now it is over, it goes by way to fast.

Updates!!!

2009-10-11T11:25:00.002-06:00

So it has been way to long since i have journaled anything life seriously is so crazy. i just want to slow time down somehow and really take in the moments. Me and Eric are trying to find a way to simplify life but we are not being successful. Where to begin??
Fall has hit which is both good and bad. The bad- i didn't feel like we had enough of those barefoot summer days the good- it means somewhat of a schedule. We have been up to all sorts of stuff latley. To start Payton is in flag football again this year. Which i am just fine with, tackle football is so time consuming and i need one more year to prepare myself watching my child take someone down and being taken down himself. He started piano again and really i dont get where he got his talent from both mine and Erics piano teachers advised us to quite. I really hope to see him continue for a long time. I went the other night with some girls friends to a John Smidtch concert wow i would love for Payton to play like him someday! Anyway on to the next so Elli is back at tuellers school at dance and she is really coming out of her shell this year she has always loved to dance but so far this year she can really shake it! She is also doing Tavaci again which is singing and she is hoping to get a solo part this year for the christmas recital! Go Elli! Her and i just went to a Miley Cyrus concert she seriously loved it! Hudson, dear sweet Hudson, NOT! he has been replaced with a monster from the day he turned 3 he decided to take a vacation from his family and gave us a not so fun exchange. I remember this age with Payton it came back all to quick! We still love him we just have to remind him to find the Hudson we know. When he cries or wines we say are you hurt? are you bleeding? did the fat lady sit on you? He always responds no (unless he is bleeding or hurt) and then he stops criing its kinda funny! Nakisha tought us that to use for him- thanks kisha! Who ever said terrible 2's they were so wrong its terrible 3's. Hudson is very into playing with his friends. Just the other week i was on the phone i heard the horn of the car and i often hear that he gets in to get gum and opens the garage door. So i go check to make sure all is well, so he had is little girl friend Millie buckeled in his car seat Hudson is in the drivers seat with the car on yes he turned it on!! lets just say now Hudson tells people he cant drive the car! We had a great talk!
And on to Ralei what a sweet heart! She is at a fun age she smiles all the time and is loving to hear her voice she is really going to be a screamer! My brothers would say its payback! We just can't get her to eat baby cereal we have mixed it all different ways and she just doesnt like it! o- what to do? She is rolling all over the place it seems early to me to have her see something on the floor and roll to get it. Very determined little girl! As for me and Eric we are still plugging along with our church callings. For Eric's birthday i gave him Dodgers tickets for a game in september and told him we were going to make a weekend out of it. So the time finally came we flew to LA and hung out for two days saw his beloved Dodgers and hit the beach then flew down to San Franciso to meet up with some friends and headed to a 49ers game we stayed there for three days and saw the city wow that place is cool! Yes i endured a long weekend of sports! Really it was a blast though! The hours of shopping im sure surpassed the hours of sports! We took Ralei with us she saw her first major leage baseball game, professional football game, the beaches of southern cali and the bridges in san fran at the age of 4 1/2 months who can say that! All in all we have been busy the day i don't say that will be a good day!

school's in session!!!

2009-08-22T15:37:00.007-06:00

So back to school it was this week for Payton and Elli. Hudson thought he was going too and got his back pack on and really freaked out when he didn't get to go on the bus. I told him we would take a bus ride some other time, so he keeps asking me when we get to go on the bus. I guess i better get on that one and get a bus schedule for logan. The first day of back to school was busy i had a million errends to run and didn't really get to enjoy the day with just the two kids. Friday on the other hand was marvelious i got a nap in. But it was then that i realized my kids are seriously getting older i got a little tear in my eye and had to push it away cuz they were coming home. I think this year is more emotional because Payton goes to a different school and he can't be there to watch over his little sis or sit by her on the bus. The schools around here go k-2 then 3-5, 6&7 together and 8&9 together so we are going to be switching kids often in all different schools. Payton doesn't take a bus he rides his bike. Wow i am a freak of a mom we went over the bike route and the stops and crossing the streets when to get off the bike how to lock it up and well a few days of that i think i drove Payton crazy i was just so worried about him going with his buddies on bikes to school. But really he is my very aware and coutious child i knew i had nothing to worry about- everything went well. Both the kids teachers are going to be great im excited for this year to see the educational growth in both of them. I just hope the math is not over my head yet! Hudson and Ralei are a joy to have at home. Hudson has really started to like Ralei i knew he did when she was born but now that shes vocal and can respond with her eyes or by laughing Hudson thinks she is pretty cool and likes to hang out on the floor with her or help me burp he well what ever im doing with her he wants to help!

big sister!

2009-08-01T09:45:00.002-06:00

This is what happens when you have a big sister! Hudson you look fab!

summer days!!!

2009-08-01T09:07:00.003-06:00

Wow has the summer flown by i can't believe school is right around the corner. I was nervous for school to be out and now im nervous to send the kids back. They are such a big help at times and other times we are having wrestling matches with me the referee. We have a had a busy and crazy summer so far with family reunions, camping, the zoo, bear lake, baby blessing, dance recitals, baseball, the famous waterslide, and trying to entertain kids at home. Raleison is getting so big and she is so alert. Her personality is coming through and is so cute, she is so smiley even when shes not smiling you can't help but love her!

AwesomE!!!

2009-06-01T15:55:00.001-06:00

This is my new favorite, it gives me chills, especially after our weekend!. check it out!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0v3d6SFcDys

life is precious

2009-05-31T10:54:00.003-06:00

We had the biggest scare the other day, Ralei took her first ride in an ambulance at 4 weeks old.
It all started when me and her were just hanging out on the couch and she acted like she was choking so i lifted her up and she just couldn't recover from it so i yelled for Eric who was in the shower. By now she was fighting for breath. She was totally purple her eyes were huge and she was foaming at the mouth. Eric came running in his towell and tried to help- so he called 911 she started coming around but now she was taking gasps to breath still purple but breathing we said never mind to the ambulance. As soon as we hung up she lost it again so we ended up having them come when they got here they gave her oxygen and we rode to the hospital in the ambulance by the time we got there she looked much better and had good breath but they kept her over night to see if whatever it was would happen again. It was an uneventful night (thank goodness) but the doctors have no answers for me. They said everything from ceasures to reflux is what it could of been so we are home now and have her on a monitor that beeps when she stops breathing but so far things are great and she is doing awesome. Some times i think things happen to remind us how precious life is. I know this gave me a wake up call to just enjoy my kids and not worry about anything else. I am so thankful she is okay and and loving her up even more!

life with 4

2009-05-12T15:58:00.005-06:00

So far things are going well i say that with well being a word that stands for everything from good to bad. life is crazy some days and other days i just have to take it all in cuz i know it will not last. But little baby Ralei is doing fabulous i couldn't ask for a better baby she just goes with the flow and some days that flow is 100 miles an hour. (bless her heart) so we named her Raleison and will call her Ralei for short (raleigh -gh) . She is growing great and as for the jaundice it is clearing slowly but the nursing and the pooping she's a natural. The kids are having fun with her when she's awake. Which is seldom! She is truley a blessing and we are so lucky to have her in our family!

we got ourselves a baby

2009-04-30T17:36:00.003-06:00

we had a baby GIRL on April 29th @ 11:00 p.m. i had a great doctors apt. and ended up in the hospital around 5:00. She is an angel at 7lbs. 6 oz. 20 1/2 in. long. We haven't agreed on a name yet still working on it but we have to have it by the time we leave the hospital. Labor was great i made it to an 8 and than begged for an epidural within 10 min. after getting it she joined our family a total of 5 1/2 hours my best yet! she is so precious and truly know she is a gift. she's already is a joy and so popular with the kids!

the final stretch

2009-04-27T12:45:00.002-06:00

There is a light at the end of the tunnel and hopefully it comes in clear view friday! I hope i have scrubbed my house for the last time while pregnant today. The doc says he can start me on Friday so i will take it. A May baby will be great i was hoping for April but doctors know best (sometimes) I am just excited that this baby can join our family and stretch all it wants outside of a confined area. i am so anxious to see what it is and hopefully we agree on a name by the time we take it home. I don't think "it" is an appropriate name. The kids are sooooo excited. And as glad as i am to not be pregnant anymore i can't help but feel a little nervous. I have to push this kid out. I think we have all been there (if not keep it to yourself, i fell better thinking im not alone). but all in all i just hope this is a healthy, happy, child and a great delivery!

send your prayers

2009-04-19T18:20:00.002-06:00

Eric's cousin had a baby 2 weeks over due and after being in labor all day they ended up doing a c-section. When the baby boy was born he quit breathing for 15 min. He is in critical condition and needs lots of faith and prayers. Heavenly father works miracles in many ways i only hope this is one of them. Baby Paul's parents are amazing and not giving up (as it should be) so if all that read this spread the word and add him to your prayers we all can help this awesome family.
check out the updates @ paulthefighter.blogspot.com

Little Runaway

2009-04-03T11:08:00.002-06:00

So i have to share this one. Last week me and Hudson were at the church (a few houses and across the street from us) doing the humanitarian day thing and well he had his little bike just peddling around the gym well a lady left and went to get her kids and said that Hudson wasn't in there anymore. Well i didn't start panicking yet i went around the whole church and opened every door looking for him after every room was empty i started panicking- mind you i am having contractions like crazy already so i am waddling painfully back to the room were the ladies were to ask for help. After a while and still no Hudson we found his bike in the foyer in between the doors so i figured he was outside. Well come to find out that little stinker walked home to the neighbors house to play and took the garage door opener with him. Well the neighbor just thought i was walking extremly slow behind him so she wasn't worried but after 20 minutes she stated to realize i wasn't coming. well it all ended up okay i just hope this summer is not the summer of searching for the little guy every day i might just have a nervous breakdown! Love you Hudson!

Miss you Nic

2009-03-27T20:33:00.003-06:00

Eric's little bro Nic is all grown up and down at the mtc. Payton and Eric made the trek to see him off. Funny thing (i think) Payton said we should go get him back from there and hide him out for 2 years at our house. He really loves nic they have a great relationship. Payton has already drawn him a few pictures and a letter. Payton is a little unsure about a mission at this time because he feels bad for leaving his family behind, but im sure with age he will learn the importance of sharing the gospel on a mission. Elli shed a few tears when he came and said bye to her, and the next day she said nic forgot to come to lunch with me at school maybe he will come home and go one more time with me. In a few years Elli. As for Hudson "Goose" as Nic would call him he is a little clueless but will really be grown up when he gets back. And as for Nic he better keep our secret. Your a great example Nic you will be a great missionary!!!

2009-03-23T13:49:00.003-06:00

Cali trip

2009-03-23T12:30:00.002-06:00

We took our trip to San Diego and we have been home a few weeks and i am barely getting to posting it. Life just gets to crazy and not to mention the count down is so on i have 5 weeks left (according to the doctor). So our trip it was so fun and so needed, it was hilarious on the plane as it was taking off Hudson yelled "holy cow, holy cow" so loud, he had the people by us laughing hysterically. We got so many eyes in the airport a very prego lady with 3 excited kids and a poor husband carrying 5 suitcases and a car seat. Once we got settled the fun began we hit the beach and i didn't do the sunscreen thing so we all got fried the first day we were there. We ment up with some old friends and had a blast. The fun continued everyday and didn't stop until it was bed time. We went to sea world and Payton was asked to be the child helper for the believe show he got to go down and pet shamu and do a wave thing it totally made his year. We went to Lego land and i loved it! It was perfect for the kids they liked that the best too. we went to wild animal kingdom i really wouldn't suggest that- its a rediculous amount of money and the animals are so far away just a glorified zoo. Payton and Eric went touring on a airline craft carrier on the water while me, Elli and Hudson went shopping. We swam eveyday and tried to get to the beach as often as we could. The weather was awesome and it was good to do a family trip with the 5 of us. I posted a few pictures for all to enjoy!

2009-02-18T16:52:00.002-07:00

Okay so tacky me i am using my blog to advertise we are getting Payton and Hudson a bunk bed this weekend and we have been trying to sale Payton's boat bed from pottery barn. i always wanted it and now i have to get rid of it to save room so spread the word so i can get rid of this bed or it is going to be used as a couch in our front room! thanks so much!!!
o by the way it comes with a trundle so its actually two twin beds- its in the p.b catalog take a look!

2009-02-17T11:10:00.002-07:00

I finally posted some pictures of our family through the holidays up till now so enjoy i obviously don't post pictures often!

Happy Birthday Ellington

2009-02-17T09:37:00.003-07:00

February 15th 2002 we had a beautiful daughter and 7 years later she has been more of a joy in our family. Happy birthday Elli!!!
Seven reasons why we love you:
You are most of the time happy and it makes the rest of us happy.
You are sooooo imaginative don't grow out of that its a great trait to have.
You care so much about others and there feelings and would do anything to make them happy.
You have such a great testimony of the gospel already, i know there is a great plan for you.
You have such a wonderful high pitch scream when you are getting teased or bothered. (maybe you can grow out of that)
You have so many talents and perform them very well.
You always strive to do the best you can at all you do.
we love you Ellington!!! Hope your day was great!

Happy Ground hogs day

2009-02-02T21:29:00.002-07:00

So did the little ground hog see his shadow? are we doomed for more winter? what was the results? can we really base seasons on a ground hog and his shadow?

Just a little update

2009-02-02T21:10:00.002-07:00

It has been a while since i have entered anything so i thought i would do a little update of the Winn family. To start it is still winter here in Smithfield so the craftiness with the kids continues any ideas i will take them. Eric is now young mens pres. so for the church part of our lives we are even more busy because i was not released from the r.s. presidencey. But its all good we each enjoy our callings i just don't think the kids like them all to much the popular question at our house is who is going to be home tonight. Huddy bud has grown up so much we moved him downstairs with payton so we can start to get the babies room ready and to look at him when he is asleep he looks so big and past the baby stage how sad that time goes by to quickly. Payton is thriving in school he likes it but won't admit it, and still takes the tittle for most annoying brother (according to Elli). As for Elli she is my take care of it all girl who remindes me to say prayers and when its fhe night we can't seem to get out of that one to often. I really would forget something right now if it wasn't for her. Me and Eric are still treken along just doing the count down for this baby and all the projects that have to be done before it comes. i have to keep telling myself one day and one thing at a time. Our great looking forward to news is that we planned a week long trip to San Diego the end of Feb. yes the kids are coming isn't that why you go to cali.? All in all we are doing fabulous.

Merry Christmas!!

2008-12-29T15:19:00.002-07:00

Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas! I can't believe it has come and gone. We enjoyed many festivities this holiday season the lights at temple square, many family parties, gingerbread houses, cookie exchanges, shopping, a stray kitten, shopping, hot cocoa galore, more shopping,getting stuck in the snow not once but twice, and plenty of neighbors great bread making! Merry Christmas to all and have a safe and fun new year!!!
photos to come when i find some extra time!!!

Boy or Girl??

2008-12-19T09:53:00.002-07:00

Boy or Girl that is the question? We will be finding out sometime the end of April. Yes we are not finding out and for those who know me know that this is huge for me because i am such a planner. But i will hopefully have time to get stuff ready after the baby is born and between the kids i have already- i know the baby won't be naked maybe not in style but not naked. When we went in for the ultra sound Eric's brother Nic came and the technician told him what we are having so if he spills the beans before he leaves on his mission he is in trouble. How exciting it will be to go through all this and have the outcome be extra special because the doctor will tell us what it is. And as for April the doc said he could get me going the end of April instead of may 7th i am going to hold him to that!!! Wish me luck that i can hold out on not knowing what gender this little bundle of joy is.

special day

2008-12-07T21:16:00.005-07:00

We had an awesome day on Saturday, Payton got baptized. I can't believe I am that old to have a child get baptized. It was so special and to see Payton in his suit standing there I was an awe of my child and the man he is growing into. I am so proud that he made the decision to get baptized and I am so proud of him and his example. Love you Payton

twilight fans!

2008-11-22T23:17:00.002-07:00

So we did it, we attempted Twilight on opening weekend (mind you we got our tickets on tues.) The bunco girls group all decided to go we stood in line for an hour and still ended up in the crap seats in the front. The movie was still great and Edward totally grows on you he seemed to get more like the character i protrayed him to be as the movie went on. If you havent seen it yet go with no expectations. We all dedided that books are always better and came out really enjoying the movie. I have decided to start reading again from book one and to read it a little faster this time so i can get to four. Yes, i haven't read four yet but i hear it is the best.

called to serve!

2008-11-19T21:30:00.002-07:00

We went up to the in-laws home tonight to watch Nic (eric's little bro.) open his mission call. He just seems to little to be going on a mission i still look at him as though he is in the 6th grade (much more handsome now) He is going to the culiacan, mexico mission its on the west coast. We are all excited for him. He is such a great example to my kids and they really REALLY love him. good luck mongoose!!!

Happy Birthday Payton!!!

2008-11-19T18:43:00.002-07:00

Payton is turning the big eight on the 20th i can't believe it has been eight years already. From day one he knew what he wanted and tried to get it well nothing has changed if he puts his mind to it or decides he wants something, before you know it- its done. He is so fun to have around the house and tells amazing stories from his imagination. And for the help he is my biggest a little compulsive about things (where does he get that from???) but at least it gets done whether i want it to or not. i am so excited for him this year and can't believe how much he grows everyday. i love him and am so proud if him! Happy Birthday buddy- I love you!

Halloween

2008-11-02T17:56:00.002-07:00

Gardner Village

2008-11-02T17:40:00.002-07:00

Halloween

2008-11-02T17:15:00.003-07:00

Halloween was great this year. The kids were out of school so we held our 3rd annual costume party for the kids during the day and we seriously had 22 kids here it was a little scary. We played pumpkin bowling, candy corn races, decorated cupcakes and eat pizza then sent all the kids home. Later we did our family hot dog cookout before trick or treating. My parents, when i was growing up did a party before trick or treating so i thought i would continue it and so far it has been so fun. We invite all and we roast hot dogs, drink home made root beer and eat our selves silly before heading off to trick or treat. Tradition is great! Happy Halloween to all!!!

pumpkin carving

2008-10-31T09:48:00.006-06:00

So it was Halloween eve and i thought i was going to get out of pumpkin carving this year- nope we ended up doing it. It is really not that bad i don't know why i dread it- they turned out cute and the mess was minimal. By the way the pumpkins were from a seed Elli planted in the spring and we got 9 big pumpkins out of it!

piano recital

2008-10-31T09:45:00.005-06:00

Payton has been taking piano for a short time now but has really taken to it. He is pretty amazing (coming from someone who's piano teacher made her quite) He really gets it. His teacher put together a Halloween recital, they got to choose a Halloween song to play and dress up in costume. He did fabulous we were so proud of him.

gardner village

2008-10-31T09:42:00.003-06:00

Last weekend we headed out to Gardner village with the kids and my brother and his kids. We had a blast checking out all the witches and just walking around. The kids thought it was pretty fun and the weather was great!!!

an announcement

2008-10-23T20:43:00.003-06:00

"well well", as doc. noorda said "do i need to explain how this happens?" I guess it was just to easy this time and things worked how they were supposed to! So yes baby #4 is on the way! Once the sickness tappers off i will be a bowl full of jelly again right now im not so pleasant. The kids are way excited but little Hudson doesn't know what is coming to rock his world! I attached the first photo so all can enjoy. (if you can make it out)

Happy Birthday Hudson

2008-09-14T20:04:00.005-06:00

Wow time flies i remember when he was a tiny baby and we were trying to figure him out. Well the kid has grown two years old now. What a joy he is in our family he is so spunky, hilarious, and so much fun. We all enjoy him so much! Happy Birthday buddy we love you!

Memory Lane

2008-09-06T08:53:00.003-06:00

I saw this on a friends blog and it seems like fun so here it is. Reminisce about the times we have shared and let me hear it! What fun these blogs are!

Here are the directions:

1. As a comment on my blog, leave one memory that you and I had together. It doesn't matter if you knew me a little or a lot, anything you remember! Good or bad but be nice.

2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you.

Mama Mia

2008-08-27T22:17:00.005-06:00

So if any of you have caught the Mama Mia fever you will really appreciate this! We got together with the bunco group and headed off to see the movie for some the first time and others the 4th. What a blast girls will be girls! We sang, we danced, we laughed and we cried and some even dressed the part! It really is now my all time favorite movie- love it! (who doesn't love abba music?) top left- Jackie, Tami, Trudy, Paige, Keva, Christi, Brooke
top right- Paige, Christi, Trudy, Jackie, Tami, Brooke, Suzi

Bad Day

2008-08-21T21:36:00.003-06:00

So a few weeks ago i had the ultimate scare and i really need to journal this so i remember to count my blessings! I was helping elli with piano lessons and left Hudson on the deck to play (he normally stays there) so after about 20 min. of piano i was sending Elli to her teachers house and told Payton to watch Hudson. Payton couldn't find Hudson to watch him so i am calm for a minute i tell Payton to look around the house and in the bathrooms still no Hudson. We are now at about 30 min. since i have seen Hudson- PANIC- i am running to all the neighbors houses and one neighbor isn't home so i skip her house and keep looking for him along with neighbors helping. Still no Hudson. I decide to head over to the barns accross the street when i am passing the neighbors who werent home and tell Payton to walk in their house and see if he is in there just as i look up there is Hudson in their home looking out the window just hangin out! the little turkey walked in there house and made himself at home in the meantime we were getting ready to call the police. I am so glad it was a happy ending! needles to say the rest of the day and days that followed that little man was not more than 2 feet away from me when he was awake!

lake Powell

2008-08-13T08:47:00.002-06:00

Lake Powell 2008

2008-08-03T17:25:00.004-06:00

We took our annual trip to lake Powell thanks to Ryan and his house boat. We went for a week long and and i am going to try to sum it up in a few words. (ha! ha!)
sunday: "are we there yet" repeated for 7 hours strait
monday: we found the beach and headed out. (once Ryan got done playing Mr. fix it) I wake boarded- i think it was Monday! "lets go to sand mnt." "let's play games"
Tuesday: What day is it and how many days to go? " can you take me on a sea-doo ride and let me drive" Payton would ask anyone he thought would let him and it worked!!! "Ryan where are your blue gloves?" "lets go to sand mnt." "let's play games"
Wednesday: Wheres Heidi? (on the beach) Who is leaving there half drunk drinks around? (my favorite question- i was the drink nazi) Eric, Brad and Krislyn and their family arrived i drove the boat to go get them through the channel go Paige!!! can't forget that we switched beaches- it was hard to leave the first one but the second was much better! (Go Ryan and Mike) "what about games tonight?"
Thursday:Lots of wake boarding, air chair and more good food- why is it when you are at lake powell the food is really normal but it seems to taste so much better. "wheres all the sour cream?" "take me to sea shell island" it was discovered by the three little girls- Elli, Montana and Ily. "let's play games"
Friday: lets get it all in today that we can there's only one day left!!! im past the point of missing Hudson (we decided to not bring him.) Brandi and Cori "can we go yet"??? we love you two! Someone kicked the door with a lead toe and shattered the glass- who did that? "let's play games"
Saturday: we emptied out all the rest of the junk food and told the kids to have at it. We enjoyed our last night and slowly one by one fell off to sleep. "why play games now?"
Sunday: packed up and pulled anchor! Homeward bound!
There is a lot more that we did and more stuff that happened i just did the high lights. It was a great trip and thanks to Ryan and Heidi for all!

I got TAGGED!!!

2008-08-01T16:58:00.004-06:00

So this lovely girl tagged me, and how pathetic I had to call her to find out what to do (how blogger lame am I) so thank you miss Heidi!!!
Here it goes-
3 Joys: kids, hubby, good food

3 Fears: SNAKES, water when i can't see the bottom (ooo whats down there?), and having a child die

3 Goals: finish Twlight series this year, finish our landscaping this year, finish our basement this year
so i should just say FINISH things -this year (Eric you have 5 months give or take)

3 current obsessions: Reading, checking out funky trees, carrying my camera everywhere (its getting super annoying)

3 Random Facts about me: i think im a little ocd when it comes to cleaning my house, i have discovered getting waxed-yes in places your thinking, my favorite show is so you think you can dance

3 People I tag: Kelly Stucki, Kelly Furgeson, Melissa

In Honor of Grandma Lucy

2008-08-01T16:46:00.003-06:00

Grandma passed away July 24th we were all in Lake Powell so upon returning home we attended the funeral and burial which turned out nice for a funeral. The great grandkids sang "families can be together forever" and we let white balloons go at the grave site. We will sure miss her wittiness and most of all her yummy candy of all sorts! We love you Grandma!

Kids say the darndest things!!!

2008-07-17T18:36:00.004-06:00

Okay i saw this on a friends blog thought i would try it out. Its always fun to hear children' s responses to questions!
(p-Payton e-Ellington)

What does mom always say to you?
p-"make your bed"
e-" i love you"

What makes mom happy?
p-when we do the dishwasher
e-when i make my bed

What makes mom sad?
p-when me and Elli fight
e-when me and grandma got lost on bear lake

How does mom make you laugh?
p-when you laugh it makes me laugh
e- when she does the rat face

What was mom like when she was little?
p-you lived with grandma
(where is grandpa in the picture)
e-she had the same teeth as Hudson

How old is mommy?
p-27
e-26
i sometimes don't even know how old i am so i will take what they say

How tall is mommy?
p-giant
e-really tall

What does mom like to do?
p-play on the computer
e-clean

What doesn't mom like to do?
p-you don't like to listen to Hudson when he is screaming
e-go to walmart (she is so right)

What does mom do for a job?
p-clean and go shopping
e- go to preschool and work with the kids

What is moms favorite food?
p-waffles, toast and anything
e-salad

What do we like to do together?
p-go shopping together
e-play games

How do you know mom loves you?
p-when we have special time together
e-because i toot(fart) loud

Thoughts!

2008-07-14T13:52:00.002-06:00

Just a thought for the day.... Lunchables they are the greatest invention full of crap but so totally easy!!! love them!

Week at mom's house!

2008-07-13T21:32:00.002-06:00

a week at mom's

2008-07-13T19:03:00.003-06:00

Eric went off with the priests this last week and most that know me know i don't stay home alone especially for 5 days. So off to Grandma Jans we went we got their Tuesday night and we started planning our week of pure entertainment for the kids and total exhaustion for me and mom. Wednesday we headed out for some errand running for me and my sticker stuff, took the kids to the mall (by their request) to hit up the hello kitty store then off to sweet tomatoes we went followed by Target (i love that store). Thursday came early not to mention the day before i attended Brandi's boot camp or hell camp whatever you want to call it, so getting out of bed was a little tough. We packed a lunch and lots of drinks and headed to the Zoo. It was so fun to see the looks on Hudson face when looking at the animals we all had a blast there. After packing up from the zoo we headed to the This is the place monument park. We realized there was a lot more walking to be done so we had one thing on our minds and that was ice cream from the Huntsman hotel in the park so our adventure started house after house the kids discovered how the pioneers lived they did some of their chores and learned that there toys back then were not as cool as ours today and that your bed was made of feather tic or straw. I think it was a great experience for them and me to realize how blessed we are to live in a day of technology and to be so grateful for the people who have paved the way for us. needless to say when we got home we were beat it was off to bed!!! Friday came bright and early again our morning was slow and when me and mom got the energy we decided to head out to Raging Waters with Heidi and her kids. What an event that was it was fun but o-the people. Eric asked "is it like a carnival but all the people are in swim suits?. He totally said it! The kids loved it and that's all that matters, right? That night after all were in bed me, Brandi and mom sat around and got the laughs! i really enjoy being with my mom and sister i am glad we have the relationship to be able to hang out together. anyway Saturday morning i thought i could escape Brandi's boot camp- nope no way mom was in there five min. before it started and said lets go so i went and really worked hard and am still feeling the effects. The races were on again after the work out we ran to the movies and Nakisha took Payton and Elli to speed racer while me, mom and Brandi saw Made of Honor (cute).
The week flew by and now that i am home i am trying to rest up for the next thing. It was great to hang out with everyone and i am glad to be home with my hubby. Thanks for the fun mom you are a great trooper!

Fourth of july weekend!

2008-07-08T09:09:00.006-06:00

We decided to stay home for the weekend and invite my family up for fun! So it started on thursday we took blankets and pizza out on the grass and watched fireworks. Ryan and Heidi's family meet us there and brought grandma Jan with them we had fun just relaxing and letting the kids play. Friday morning Eric made his famous ebelskibers breakfast it was pretty tasty! We headed outside and set up a water slide and the kiddy pool for the kids well Eric took part in it too. Dad, grandpa showed up along with Brandi and Nakisha and we hung out until Ryan and Heidi left but they were soon replaced with Brad and Krislyn. We had decided to venture to the canal in Logan canyon. Me and Krislyn stayed behind with Hudson and Mercy. I don't think we missed much they were all ice cicles when they got to the end so much that dad couldn't stand up he had lost all feeling in his legs it was quite hilarious. Thanks for the laugh dad! After our fun at first damn and the canal we headed back to our house for a feast and it was homemade french fries, hamburgers, salads, and homemade ice cream (in honor of erics b-day). I think we all over eat or at least i know i did but if i say we all i feel better. When it got dark we headed out for fire works which was great thanks dad and Brad! Satuday morning started out slowly for me i was so exhausted by then, but i soon found the energie to walk with everyone to the good old smithfield implement! after lunch everyone cleared out. All in all it was a great weekend and i am so glad to have such a wonderful family to share memories with. check out the slide show!

summer days!!!

2008-07-08T09:03:00.002-06:00

2008-07-07T22:15:00.001-06:00

summer days at the pool!!!

2008-07-07T21:59:00.003-06:00

Payton and Elli took swimming lessons again this year so after there class was over we hung out at the pool all afternoon for 2 weeks strait. It was fun but im glad we are on to a new week of no swim lessons. The two are turning into fish Elli is actually on the same level as Payton, all payton thinks is that they are in the same class and that will work for now anything to keep them from fighting about something i will avoid at all possibilities.

2008-06-30T15:23:00.002-06:00

didn't i say princess!?! more aggie ice cream!!!

2008-06-30T15:21:00.004-06:00

thinking of cooler weather!!!

2008-06-30T15:16:00.003-06:00

"aggie ice cream" enough said!!!
"cheese"
what a pig!!!

2008-06-30T15:13:00.003-06:00

"Easter Photo"
or the best we could do

update!!!

2008-06-30T14:22:00.003-06:00

i thought i would just update on our life now. we are still in Smithfield and loving it we live on the west side and love how much space is out here! it works great for the kids to just roam. Payton will be eight in november and every day he says my b-day is getting closer mom and the list of wants keeps growing also! as for Elli the "princess" or so she thinks is 6 going on 26 she would love to rule a kingdom and sure does try at home we love her no matter what mood she is in! Hudson- he totally rules the roost i keep in shape just keeping up with him, he is totally all boy. im not sure if that is good or bad. Eric is currently working for digis and really likes what he does and because he is outside all day he has adopted a new nationality (mexican). He has recently took a liking to running and sets new distant goals daily for himself. As for the author of this i am still trecking along in boot camp and it still seems to be kicking my butt (in a good way i hope) life is crazy triing to keep up with the kids so ask me why i am blogging again? any extra time i get you will find me cleaning my house and sometimes sitting on my butt with my eyes closed!

i am officially starting a blogg!!!

2008-06-24T22:43:00.000-06:00

So i am going to try this new or maybe old craze (but new to me). i love to look at all the fun blogs so lets hope mine can live up to all you alls and be as entertaining to look at.
wish me luck!!!