Growing UP !

Last night we went to Joe's orientation for Junior High. Can I say WOW ! This is a new school and it was pretty impressive . It made me want to go back and do it again. Sign me up please . Your halls are painted purple your lunch room looks like the mall. I think it sounds better than work. Ok ok . Seriously I can't believe my baby is going to junior high . I'm so not ready for this. Am I ? Am I even old enough for this ? Is he ? I guess so. I actually left feeling excited and hopeful. Excited for all the fun possibilites coming his way. New friends, elective classes, activities, dances , lockers, lunch ala carte, new girls, art classes and ice cream !!!! He was most excited about the ice cream and lunch , lunch and lunch . Yes he is very much a boy ! He likes to eat ! And he can eat ice cream every day if he chooses. What's better than that ?

I like to think he is still my little boy but last night made me realize he really is becoming a young man . And this road he's about to go on is part of the process of becoming a young man, a mini adult. I hope he makes good friends . Is true to who he is . And makes good choices and isn't afraid to talk to his mom about anything and everything. And if and when he does I hope I will be open supportive and remember what it was like to be that age. It wasn't that long ago maybe that's the bonus to being a young mommy ! Let's hope ! Here's to the future with a boy like mine it's bound to be bright !

Dare Graduation this is all they get in 6th grade. No real graduation just Dare .

Fun at cold stone ! Super bowl rocks when you make it an Ice cream DAY !

Cole and Josh at their Valentine school party. They are best buds ! It was fun to help out. Grateful I can do that.

That's all folks ! Be back soon !

My goof balls after we decorated the Christmas tree.

Megan and her girls came over to make sugar cookies on Sunday . These 2 goofed around and decorated cookies for just a quick second. Creative little buggers and cute a colsyd sandwich tasty !

A date with Syd for her B-day at the Gateway. After watching Syd do a build a bear Cole decided he wanted one too. So cute and fun to spend time with just luggy and do some shopping with Meg and J . Thanks Chris for watching all the kiddos.

Cole's school had Santa's secret workshop come to their school. So Cole asked to do a few chores to earn shopping money. Sweet little guy. Anyway his mopping job turned into a slip n slide of sorts. Serioulsy cracked me up.

The boys have been enjoying the snow. Cole is hoping for a real snowboard for Christmas. So he doesn't have to improvise with his sled. Lordy.

Serious concentration requires your tongue sticking out. This is a Syme trademark.

Halloween cuties at Grandma Symes.

Joe took second place for best costume at school. He looked to convinving as a nerd.

Halloween crazies at Grandma Millers.

And how about some Halloween Hotties from our Halloween party.

Hope you enjoyed the update and hopefully I'll get back in the swing of things with this blog. On a more serious note a friend of ours daughter was in a bad car wreck and now in a coma. Please pray, send good vibes, and hope for Morgan to wake up and get better. And for Tamara her mother that she will have the strength and comfort to get through this horrific time. We love you and are praying for you ! And remember to love and be grateful for your kids, cause you just never know.

Introducing the Porky pigs ! I had a good time watching these kids compete in the Mud run at soldier hollow. I wish I could have been part of the team . Jumping in a pond of mud is definitely on my bucket list. WOOT ! We tore up the corn maze this past weekend with our bestie Megan and her girls ! :)

Right or Left ? I don't know let's try all of them .And so we did cause these kiddos rarely picked right the first time around. And of course there was always a told you so from the kid who had picked the right direction the first time.

This guy didn't scare these tough kids !

Cole's B-day ! We kept it simple this year with a few friends and grandparents. I think the party was a success.... ahhh relief I always stress when I host the party at home because party's at Classic Skating or the Ice Rink seems like more fun . :) and more expensive :(

We played a fun game. Find the gum at the bottom of the whip cream and be the first to blow a bubble. No winner winner chicken dinner's here. They either didn"t know hot to blow a bubble or the gum was to soggy ! HE -He Oh Well ! They had fun getting messy ! And I likey the pics.

Present time ! Oh yeah baby ! We likey presents ! :)

Nerf Gun wars were the big hit of the night ! Look at these gun men!

Vegas baby ! Here we are at Jimmy Buffet's Margaritville. Where they didn't play one Jimmy Buffet song . hmmm ..weird !

Getting dolled up for a night out on the strip
Looking good now let's go play babe ! At New York New York !

I would share more but we all know the old sayin ... What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas !

He is 9 !

Happy Birthday Munchkin !

HE

• is a very cuddly boy and loves to be tickled.



• has a smile that will melt your heart.


• is relentless when he decides he wants something and will pester you until you pull your hair out and give in.


• hates reading & homework it's a waste of his playtime.


• is determined to be in charge of his life and make decisions for himself.


• stubborn, impossible and defiant.



• is our little street rat constantly roaming the streets and playing with friends.


• is my sleepy boy. He will pass out anywhere, when this boy is tuckered out it's over.


• is quirky with anxiety's that vary all the time his current fear ... me leaving him at B-ball practice and not coming back to get him.


• can be reassured with a pinky promise. ahh . It's will all be ok if she just pinky promises.



• loves, Wii, play station, guns, all sports, playing with friends and spending time with his family.


• likes meatloaf, chips, pop, pizza, hamburgers and candy.



• idolizes his big brother Joe.



• is an over the top mauler. He's not close enough sitting by you . No .. that won't do he pretty much sits on you.


• is a mommas boy and I love it.



• will probably give me a run for my money when he's older. Yea, I'm scared this one is going to be a handful.


• is super sweet, adorable and lights up our life.



• is a handsome boy , so very cute.



• loves to pretend he's a little midget stretching all his shirts over his knee and jumps around.



• makes friends easily and never without a bud regardless of where we go.



• Is smart and athletic.



• Is my munchkin and I love him .

He is priceless, silly, adored and a important part of our family. I could gobble up this cute little boy every day of the week. I hope you always remembers how loved you are by our family. He most definitely completes our little group. Always remeber how great you are and that you can do anything you put your mind to. Love you munchkin !

Joe is my pyro boy. He is constantly playing in the fire. In fact Grandpa Joe almost started the forest on fire. And I think Joe was more excited then scared about the burst of flames coming from the propane bottle. I think the rest of our hearts accelerated . Yikes a bit scary. Heart lake... Neils family.

A slinky photo just because.

Wonder girl !

Wonder woman

Grandma out did herself even after falling down the trailer stairs bruising her arm and giving herself quite the goose egg, she continued to take care of us. When really she should have went home to the doctor. What a tough old gal, staying strong so she didn't ruin the trip. Monday she finally relentd and went to the doctor and yes it's broke. Can you imagine sleeping with a broken arm camping. Umm no thanks !

Every year grandpa puts on an Amazing Race event for us all to compete in and every year J wins. I hate it .. don't even like to compete cause no one can take him down, until this year. I guess that's what happens when you get the Heather's together we are a power house . And my little Cole is quite the champion he stuck with us the whole time and together we kicked the other team's A.. Yipee 3 cheers for the cool kids . We each one 5 $ . WOOOT ! Take that J !

The Miller boy's minus Grandpa . We hiked the Grand Daddy's to heart lake this year with our two families. It was enjoyable we had a pleasant camping trip, it was great to be together, share some laughs and play some games. Have I metioned that I really love camping ! Love it !

This kid will do anything for a laugh ! Seriously babe ! I'm loving the tan line so Hawwwt ! You are hysterical if only everyone could see this side of you.

Back next week to share our Vegas trip . So stoked !

Ramblings

I'm so stoked that my T.V. shows will be starting up in a couple weeks . Yay ! For Grey's & Private Practice. WOOT :)

I'm wonder if I tell my boys I love them enough ? Do I tell them how how great they really are ?

I'm wishing we still had a fireplace . I miss snuggling up with the fire ..so COZY ! :(

I'm excited for the cooler weather Levis and t-shirts/sweaters. My kind of clothing.

I think I think to much, sometimes, I need to just let it be. Right ?

I read an article from the church ( weird I know ) And it said we are sent down here for trials & hardships to grow but when it comes time to endure said trials we become bitter & hateful. And ask why me ? So very true and sad that we can't move forward because we are so angry with the past.

I think I need an attitude adjustment . I've been moody lately. And I hate it. It's easier to be happy . So what's the hang up ? IDK Hormones, age, life being bored ? See I think to much.

I can't wait to burn my new scentsy's fall scents . :)

I'm looking forward to relaxing evening's in the comfort of our home. 3 cheers for upcoming movie nights . Fall is a nice break from the chaotic summer evenings. If only winter didn't follow so close on it's heels.

I will have been at Murray for 10 years On January2 of 2011. I'm not sure what terrifies me more that I've been here 10 yrs. or that I could still be here in 10 years.

I often feel like I want more.. is that wrong ? What does that mean. I'm not sure.

I am determined to stay consistent with my running. I can run 4 miles now. I've done it 3 or 4 times and I'm amazed with myself each time . I really did it. I need to stick with it.

I'm hopeful that 31 won't be the midlife crisis that 30 was. Awful :( not handled well at all by me.

I feel like J is more settled now then ever with where he's at and I'm all up in arms about every aspect of my life. I thought 30's were easier. Hmmm. IDK I guess that's what happens when there are 8 years between us.

Love is never easy and sometimes a choice you have to make everyday.

I hope my boy's won't hate me for all the mistakes I'll make as their mom. And one day when they have kids forgive me and realize how hard it really is to be a parent.

I regret not documenting my boy's life more. I need to be better. I have an awful memory. Write things down Heath . GEEZ !

I'm grateful for my easy going family :) I love them all so much.

I am so nervous and excited for the boy's to play ball again. :) I love watching my boy's play sports.

I plan on eating a lot of sugar cookies this weekend.

I hope my kids remember me as fun and loving and supportive . No matter what.

I need a new UTE shirt.

I love love my friends ! Thanks for the good times.

I think I rambled enough . Now you know the craziness that goes on in my head.

Wrote this post awhile ago ....probably time to post it what do you think ?

A day at the new improved Hogle Zoo . Glad to see that the animals are getting bigger, cleaner, happier living spaces to roam around in.

This pic is suppose to be at the bottom. Blogging at work is difficult with the new blocks up. Sorry !

Yucky bats ! ugh !

Cutest Ball players ever.. Joe scored his first point shooting free throws. Just like his Dad when he was a kid he waited tell his last game to score. Hopefully he will continue to score now that he knows he can do it. And that his Dad started off the same way. Keepin our fingers crossed.

Cole's team took first and he had his best game as well. Firing off a few shots unfortunatley he was robbed on most of them . The ball kept bouncing off the rim and out. Dang it. He scored on a foul shot as well and we were pretty thrilled with how the boys played that day. Looking forward to mid September when they start up again.



We are looking forward to Camping with J's family , a trip to Vegas and Cole's birthday this month. WOOT WOOT :)