It's embarrassing

Frankly it's just embarrassing, my lack of posting. In my head I post things. I think ya I'll go put that in there and then the kids need a snack or I have to pick up carpool or fix dinner or wipe up the juice that got spilled all over the floor, and so unfortunately the blog takes the back seat. (Sigh!) Oh well. I miss it though, and so I know I've said it before, but really this time....I am going to post more. There I said it.

Out with the Old

So much for my out with the old and in with the new. My lack of posting is astonishing. I don't really know why now either....I'm pretty much moved in and setteled. So who really knows. It may just be the perfectionist in me. Since I've missed so much I don't really know where to start. So maybe I should just suck it up and start from here. I'm sure I can just fill in the blanks later, but at least I'll capture the thoughts of now. Some things that have changed:
1.I have a new calling (no longer in primary) Surprised? Ya me too!!! I am the new beehive advisor. Today was my first week teaching. It was fun. I think it went pretty well. I am excited to get to know the girls and leaders and have a change in callings. I am truely going to miss the primary. I was teaching Rylan's class so I will really miss that aspect. It was so fun to get a glimpse of how he is in primary. I'm amazed at how inteligent he is. He remembers lessons and principles. I should be such a proud mommy.
2. My brother and his wife (Creighton and Kristen) have moved to Elpaso. They have a new little guy Haiden. I will have to post pictures. He is just darling. Kelton just couldn't get enough of his little cousin when they came for a visit. Boy has Haiden changed. He is so much bigger.
3. Kelton is walking. (Well mostly.) He can walk. He just gets nervous and wobbly. He is doing so well. His favorite toy is the walker that he can push around the house and load up with Toys. He also is starting to say a lot of words.
4. Pretty soon I will have two kids in school (at least part of the time). I'm still in shock on this one. Ry starts Kindergarten this year. Wow. Time flies. Alana will have her first year of preschool. She is so excited!!!
5. Most everything else is status quo. Which is a good thing for the most part. I am staying busy with house hold and mommy duties, as well as the new calling.
I really am going to start blogging again. I love it and I really don't know why I haven't done more of it. So here is to Out with the old and in with the new. :)

That's Spooky

Wanna know what's spooky? I'll tell you, this year for Halloween the the kids ended up having a whole week full of fun. As if one night full of fun and candy isn't enough!!!Tuesday started things off with Trunk-or-Treat with the ward. The youth provided hot dogs, chips, drinks and took the kids around to get their candy. It was a lot of fun to see the ward dressed up in their costumes.Alana and her friend Rylin (her mom and I made the tutu's together for them)Alana and her friend Rylin ((we made the tutu's for them together)

All of us at Trunk-or-Treat

Eating the hot dogs and passing out candy

Above is our Bishop...and below are some members of the ward in their costumes.Wednesday we carved pumpkins as a family. The kids came up with some pretty creative pumpkins and then Tony carved them. We had a yummy spaghetti dinner to boot.Check out the carving of this pumpkin compared to the picture Rylan drew. Pretty close huh?

Friday we went to a Halloween party at my cousins house and the kids got to play with the cousins and eat good food.

Saturday, we got costumed up and went Trick-or-Treating around the neighborhood. I think I'd have to say that this was my favorite part, because we were all looking forward to it. The weather was beautiful and we got to go for a nice stroll around the block. In my opinion Kelton probably had the most fun, he loved being outside and seeing everyone dressed up in the costumes. He loved the fact that when we got home to look at the loot, that his daddy gave him a sucker. I think that the kids are finally getting the concept of Halloween, because every time we would approach a door they would knock or ring the door bell and shout "Trick-or-Treat!" as loud as they could.Sunday, we went to "Nana's" house for her annual Halloween get together. She went all out this year with Homemade pizzas...made to order. Treat bags, a doughnut eating contest (how cool is that?), pictures in the leaves and let's not forget the leaf fight that somehow ensues after pictures every year. The kids just love this part. They have so much fun running to, jumping in and throwing the leaves. All the cousins together in the big pile of leaves

My kids in the leavesPlaying in the leaves/leaf fightThe doughnut eating contestWe celebrated the October birthdays. Then we all got sent home with more food and candy than we came with. Talk about a month of fun! So many fun activities and way too many treats. So if that doesn't frighten you, then I'm not sure what will!

Breakfast from a book

Rylan often request my dad (who loves to make breakfast) to make him certain things for breakfast. The night before, Rylan will go up to his grandpa (Opa) and say something like this..."Opa, tomorrow I would like eggs for breakfast" or "Opa, I would like Chocolate German Bear porridge (Chocolate Oatmeal) for breakfast" Last night, Rylan asked for Green Eggs for breakfast. Probably from the Dr. Seuss book. Naturally, my dad jumped at the opportunity to make something special for the grand kids. So this is what we had for breakfast this morning. It was really funny, and the kids loved it. I wonder what they will think up next????

29 Weeks

Today I am 29 weeks along in pregnancy. The past couple weeks have been a blur to say the least. Rylan and I both got the flu (throwing up) and then after we both got better, we both caught another bug. We have been coughing and achy and stuffy. So needless to say the days have run together. I am getting more and more excited about the new baby coming. I feel movements everyday and I love that!!!! I am starting to feel better and it makes me excited for what is to come. Rylan keeps asking when the baby will be here. I keep telling him that it's getting closer, but it will still take a while longer. He is excited. He says "the baby is going to bring us spring". I think that we are all ready for a little sunshine!!!! Alana loves to talk to my tummy. She gets down real close and says "hi baby, I goin' to be your big sister!" She has been mothering all of her stuffed animals and babies. She tucks them in and gives them kisses. I think that she will be a big helper. We still don't know names. I thought that we would be able to take the names that were on our list with Rylan and Alana, but I am not sure. Boy names are much harder than the girl names for us. I am open to suggestions......leave me a comment with a good boy and girl name. We have some ideas, but....I am always open to suggestions.
I plan on posting pregnancy pictures of me. It is amazing how much you grow in such a short time.

Modern Mom

Who knew that being a "Modern Mom" could be so busy! Some days I just feel like this (although I am never sitting down and I don't have a glass of alchohl like pictured above) It just seems like things just keep getting busier!!!! When my dad seems me runnning around to get things done he just laughes now and says to me "Have you ever seen those modern women?--Gosh they're busy!" I'm sure it comical to watch and he just thinks it's funny, but seriously...I NEED MORE TIME!!!! Ahhhhhh!!!! Don't get me wrong, I LOVE being a mom!!!!! Love it, but there is always so much to do, and so little time to get it all done. I will make a list (yes, I am totally a list person) and if I cross half the things off of my "To Do" list I feel pleased with myself for all that I have accomplished in a day (not to mention keeping my children happy). I am open to suggestions if you all have an advice on this subject. I am just a modern mom keeping it real and loving what I do!

Memory

Fun if you want to participate.

1. As a comment on my blog, leave a memory that you and I have together. It dosen't matter if you know me a little or a lot, anything you remember!

2. Next, repost these instructions on your blog, and see how many people leave a memory about you. It's actually pretty fun to see the responces. If you leave a memory about me, I'll assume you're playing the game and I'll come to your blog and leave one about you.

Escape to Midway

We wanted to get away for the weekend, and it just so happened that Tony's mom volunteered to take the kids overnight, and my dad let us use his timeshare in Midway, Utah. So we packed up and drove to Midway. Tony had to work late Friday, so the kids and I drove up, saw the beautiful scenery, ate at the Train restaurant in Heber and then spent some time relaxing at the condo before Tony got there to join us. We got up, went swimming (the kids loved that!) and then ate at the Train Restaurant again. Rylan loves this place because he is totally into trains and Alana enjoyed it just as much because of all the toy trains to play with there and the restaurant has a train that moves along the ceiling. It is pretty neat. Then in the late afternoon we took the kids to Tony's parents (Thanks Dave and Gayle for watching the kids). I got a pedicure and then we went to dinner at The Claim Jumper. After dinner we wanted to look around at some shops, but it was getting late and they were closed, so we ended up going back to the condo and watched a movie and we both fell asleep (yes, we're old). It was a very fun and relaxing weekend. I love Midway, because it has so much charm, darling shops and old houses and flowers in pots and baskets along the streets. Many of the houses look Swiss or European. It is a fun quaint town to visit and I love how it is nestled in the country. It is perfect for a weekend getaway!

Happy 4th of July!

Today my dad, Tony the kids and I all went to breakfast at Golden Corral. We started the tradition of going to breakfast the morning of the 4th last year. After eating together we watched some of the West Jordan parade, went home and relaxed and then got our things together and headed to Sugar House Park to picnic and watch fireworks (like we do every year). This is another great tradition that we have. The kids had a great time eating, running around and playing with their cousins. Tony's brother Greg and his wife Camille came, and Tony's sister Kathy and her husband Shawn also came. It was a lot of fun and by the time the fireworks were over the kids fell asleep. I don't think that Alana even made it across the street before she zonked out! What a wonderful day to celebrate our freedom in such a great country as well as spend time as a family making memories.

Happy Fourth of July!