Introducing Smalls

he is the newest addition to our family and I think he's a keeper ,the boys absolutely love him. Cole packs him around everywhere I have to force him to put smalls down . Smalls is pretty cuddly and a mellow dog except at night after 8:30 he gets a little fiesty if you try to maul him to much . He has the cutest growl he seriously think he's scary but, he is so not intimidating. We should probably tell him to quit yippin but, it's so funny that I find myself sometimes provoking him just so i can have a good laugh.







Anyway a few other things to ramble about

• My baby sis who said she was never going to get married is in fact engaged and set to married on May 11. I have to say she is the most content and happy I'v e ever seen her in relationship . So congrats ! I'm excited for you !
  
• Cole's last basketball game was Saturday.. he has enjoyed his games so much and I think we are all bummed that it's over.


• We received sign ups for baseball yay ! I'm super excited I love baseball season with my boys. It is so much fun to watch them grow, play and make new friends ! It's the good stuff !
  
• Jason and me have 3 more weeks tell our big vacation to Mexico . Yipee !

I'll post pictures later !

Almost a disaster

Last weekened we took the kids downtown to stay at Shilo Inn and let them swim. Well we start checking in and Jason and the boys go to check out the glass elevator. And of course it's broken . So Jason is a little irritated that sucks .......whatever. Then as we are heading to our room we ask which way the pool is and they inform us that the pools are not working either. But we can go across to the Hilton to use their pool. So I'm not thrilled by the idea of walking back in the cold with wet hair but, I'm trying to keep a positive attitude and not have Jason anymore upset that his big surprise for the kids has fallen apart. So, we got to the room and it's not so good the t.v. is like 16 inches and Jason is not happy . So long story short The Shilo Inn said screw you ! So we reserved a room at the Hilton and then went to check in at the wrong Hilton ( there are 2 hiltons down town ) an hour an half later we finally arrived and it was so worth all the drama . We had a great time and I have to say it was one of the best hotels I have stayed at.

Chillin in our room !

Jumping on the beds totally allowed when we are staying at hotels.

Having fun in the pool . We had it all to ourselves for awile !

The boys thought room service was the coolest thing ever . Yummy !

OMG ! December went by so fast. I didn't get into the Christmas spirit like I usually do. I think that part of the reason is my kids are getting to that age where a little of the magic is lost . I'm so not ready for that .. I wish they were still toddlers( my favorite age ) easily amused and bewildered by everything. I wonder some times if I'm going to look back and wish they were 9 and 7 . They are at a tough age constantly crazy, wrestling , rolling their eyes at me. Becoming independent and not needing Mom so much. Will I miss this to ..
Anyway it was a great Christmas they both received Nintendo DS and Cole got a ripstick I hope we don't regret that. They are little more dangerous than I realized.

New Years was awesome we spent it with the best of friends and I was so glad they wanted to ring in their New year with us ! And so grateful that we have been blessed with awesome friends ! We did the usual dinner, played games, danced and of course lots of laughs ! The next day we went Park City with Phil and Tiffany. It was so great to get away from our lives for a minute and just chill. Surprisingly the best part of the trip for me was swimming not sure why .Maybe it was all the hot Europeans (I'm assuming they were Europeans ) running around in their speedo's with all their fur exposed ! YUCK !!!!!!! Anyway pictures of Park city later Tiff was our photographer this year. Hopefully I'll get them and post at a later date ! Ok I have to go it's time for me to play the Wii!

Jason in the wig his Mom received from his Dad. Apparently Joe thinks Char needs help with her hair. LOL ! Great entertainment Christmas morning !

My cute boys on Christmas Morning Tiffany,Me, Rachel,Lanae,Megan

Phil,Jason, Kolby,Chris, Don

Me and my girl Megan ! Kids playing charades !

Ready for Christmas

We finally got the house decorated , it only took us a week longer than normal. It's been a crazy couple of weeks. Anyway, we whipped out the decorations and Christmas music and made a night of it. The boys absolutely love decorating the house while dancing and rocking out to run, run Rudolph Santa's got to make it to town. It's a rock Christmas song that has some fun guitar parts that they jam to ! Good times ! I love Christmas !



Rocking out with my boys !



Helping Dad put up lights !

This is my favorite decoration from my mom. (Precious Moment Nativity) I adore these figurines !

Cole had his first basket ball game today, he totally rocked ! He is so aggressive and competitive when he decides he wants to be good at something. Jason and I had a great time watching him he was doing lay-ups and stealing the ball totally fearless, and all kinds of crazy out there. So fun to watch. He scored 3 or 4 points and can't wait for his next game. He is disappointed they are only on Saturdays ! Afterwards we took him and his buddy Brenton to Chili's to celebrate their victory !! They of course were loud and obnoxious and full of enthusiasm . I find it really humorous that even at the age of 7 they talk serious smack about who is the better player ! Boys will be Boys !


SLAM DUNK OK NOT REALLY BUT HE WAS AWESOME !


Seriously boys are more than I can handle ! Aren't they silly ?

OK this is a bad picture but, I wanted my sis- in -laws from out of state to see my new hair cut. Everyone else move along . It's a little scary I took it myself . Yikes !

OH HAPPY DAY !

Chic-Fil-a is finally open ! I have been waiting and waitng impatiently for my favorite joint to open. So excited to finally have a fast food joint in Jordan landing that I could eat at more than I should !

YUMMY !

Halloween night was fun and a little different for us . For the first time ever I let the boys Trick or Treat on their own . Don't panic it was just up and down their Grandma's street . That's what I kept telling myself anyway ! They really are growing up they don't need me to hold their hand anymore. And while it's great to watch them become independent and become their own little person it does make me feel like I'm not needed and a little sad to know that the days of babies and toddlers are over for me. And we all know that I love love babies and toddlers. Thank goodness for nieces and nephews !

Also a big event for Jason and me is coming up. The 19th is our ten year Anniversary ! We made it ten years ! I have to admit that like every married couple we have had our tough times but, I'm so grateful that we never gave up on each other. In the last couple years I have come to realize how much I love him and how happy I am to have my husband my best friend ! I find myself more now than ever having little moments that make me smile and I think to myself how truly lucky and blessed I am to have Jason in my life ! Anyway enough of that Jason ( not that he reads this ) will think I'm a cheese ball ! We went to little America this weekend to celebrate ! We had a great time shopping, hot tubbin, eating at their famous brunch and just enjoying a quiet moment by ourselves.

DEATH RIDER AND IRON MAN

J & me dressed up for some Halloween parties !
J & ME at the Uof U and TCU game trying to stay warm .

Heather and Neil cute cute!
Bunco girls Rachel threw on awesome Mystery Dinner party !

Anyway , I think that is about it ! I'm off tomorrow ! YEAH! I'm hoping to scrap, shampoo some carpets and maybe do a little Christmas shopping ! Have a Happy Veteran's Day !

Cole's birthday !

Cole's birthday was a week ago today. He had his first big sleepover with two of his friends that were brave enough to sleep at someones house other than Grandma's. We took them to see a movie and then they did the usual boy things. Trade Pokemon cards, fight with their light sabers, wrestle, watch movies and be rowdy !! A successful birthday and always a relief for me when I'm able to keep them entertained. I always stress that it won't be fun enough.
That same weekend I took the boys up to go hunting with their Dad. I have to say it's the easiest hunt I have ever been on . I told the boy's this isn't the norm . So don't think it's this easy ! Jason thinks you need to hike every mountain with very little rest in order to get a deer. It's brutal. We were driving along the road to go hunting and Jason jumps out of the car without even putting it in park . Loads his gun his hands are shaking ( BUCK FEVER )and he kneels aims and presto we have our deer. Four points on one side and three on the other. Jason was a little bummed the year before same thing two on one side three on the other. Maybe next year he will get the perfect four point. The boys said they were his good luck since he hadn't seen anything but doe's that weekend .
We also have been to two football games at the U of U ! I'm glad both times was great weather. We got to go to the Oregon game unfortunately we left a little earlier but, it was still a great game. I'm understanding football little better . Which is good right ?
That's everything new ! Hope you are all doing well !

Camien. Cole, Brenton, Joe

The boys playing with new Pokemon toys.

Cole loves this sweater !

Make A wish !

Go Utes !

This & That

Jason's shift changed and he is now on graveyards. I was a little nervous about this change I thought we would get on each others nerves ( countless years of having a husband always working weird hours will do that to you. ) or that he would be an unbearable tyrant about keeping the house "pristine " as he says. Fortunately it's been great far better than I could have hoped for. He lightens the mood at home . He and the boys are always telling silly jokes trying to one up the other. It really is cute to listen to them. And I'm so glad they get to see their dad more.


Obviously school has started and both the boys are doing fabulous . The big item to shop for was the shoes . Joe went with conservative New Balance sneakers. ( he is so his dad ) And Cole was all about the DC shoes . All the kids are wearing them mom ! So of course he had to get them even though his big brother gave him constant grief calling them gangster shoes . Lol


My new obsession is the Twilight series I love love these books. I read all of them in two weeks. I couldn't stop reading . Jason kept calling me Peggy (my mom) hehe if you know my mom than you get why this is funny. Anyway, I'm glad they were patient with me while I was sorta MIA for awhile. I so wish she would finish Midnight sun totally bummed that someone put her rough draft on the Internet.


And I'm sad I'm not ready for it to be cold . I love summer and all that it brings like my daisies they are the prettiest most friendly flower and I'm sad that it is coming to an end .

Cole' cool shoes !

Joe's shoe's I love New Balance

These are my Bunco girls I wanted to give a little shout out. I love these ladies they are so inspiring and I have learned so much from them. And most importantly they are fun ! left to right Megan, a sub, Eva, Terri, Haley, Amy bottom row Angela and me.

My Daisies I love daisies !