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.

Say Cheese!

Well, now that Kelton is mobile and crawling all over the place, I just have to be on the look out. Today was no exception. Kelton had crawled off and it became too quiet. When I found where he had crawled to this is what I found.


Yes, one big cheese. He was so pleased with him self. I blame Tony for leaving the cheese puffs open and on the floor. Perfect for Kelton to get into. :) It was pretty funny! :)

Milestones

Ok, so seriously in the last day we have had some major milestones around our house. First and foremost Alana made her first poop on the potty and told me every time she needed to use the bathroom. (Sorry if this is too graphic for you, but we are just a little excited around our house about this one). She was thrilled and proud that she is getting to be a big girl.
Alana, I am so proud of you for finally telling mommy and going on the potty....now all that money I would be spending on diapers can be used for your future prom dresses!!! Way to go princess. As promised, we will have a "pink party" for her. That was what she wanted for her reward if she could do it. I will post more details on that later.
Second, and just as important as the first....Kelton Rolled over for the first time!!! He is getting so big! Time just flies by. He loves sucking on his hands. He loves getting attention even more. He is sure to give a smile out to anyone who will talk to him. He is holding onto toys now and loves being tickled. Way to go Kelton!!!
I am so proud of all 3 of my kids and the major milestones that they accomplish every day! I love you guys!

Overdue

This post is long overdue. I just keep thinking to myself that I will post the last few things and then get "caught up" on blogging. So much has happened since my last post (yes I know it was Spring time). Here's what I am going to do. I am just going to start fresh and then I will fill in all the missing pieces in my upcoming posts. The truth is I really miss blogging. Something about it is therapeutic, it helps me relax, and I feel like I am at least doing a little family history. None of which will get done if I just keep putting off posting something.
SO here is what is on my mind....
I have a wonderful new baby boy (that I should have been blogging about already, and I wanted to put pics and updates from the moment he was born on here.) Kelton. Kelton is starting to laugh now. He is such a good baby. Sooo BIG. He is 3 months old and weighs 17 lbs. He is wearing 6-9 month clothes. He loves to be around people and is so curious about the world around him. His older brother (Rylan) and his older sister (Alana) adore him and are always loving on him. It is adorable!!!!
We are getting ready to start building our house. I am soooo excited for that. However, a part of me is a little nervous to move. I always thought when we moved in with my parents that when we moved out we would have a new house and we would still be able to come home and visit. Now that my mom is gone, things have changed and I admit that I am a little afraid of the unknown. I suppose that it is easy to feel that way. Mostly I am excited. It will be fun to see our dream become a reality. I am excited to be able to start working on my food storage again and actually have a place to put it. Can anyone say playroom??? I'm sure I will still be tripping over toys, but at least they will have a designated place or room.
I have an amazing husband. So thankful for him. I am starting to realize how important supporting each other is. So many people we know have been getting divorced. Things aren't perfect, but who's is. What I do know is that we are happy, we have 3 beautiful, healthy kids, a place to live and so many things to be thankful for. Saying all this is long overdue. So glad to be back.

Fat Tuesday

Just a little fun fact that I didn't know, but today is known also as Fat Tuesday or Mardi Gras, National Pancake Day dates back several centuries to when the English prepped for fasting during Lent. Strict rules prohibited the eating of all dairy products during Lent, so pancakes were made to use up the supply of eggs, milk, butter and other dairy products…hence the name Pancake Tuesday, or Shrove Tuesday.
In celebration IHOP is giving free short stacks for anyone who comes in (the would like a donation for Children's Miricle Network) but I took the kids for pancakes for dinner since Tony wouldn't be home until late. They were really excited!!! It was yummy and a great option for dinner for me (since it has been harder for me to cook lately). The kids loved it and are already asking when we can go back again.

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.

Survival Mode

I have been in "survival mode" lately. I have been doing only what needs to be done...maybe a little extra if I feel good. I have been feeling a lot better lately. I don't feel sick on a regular basis anymore, mostly smells will set me off. Also, I am just tired. Which is why I have only been able to keep up with the most important things. (Don't get me wrong I am still very busy, I have a 4 year old, and a 2 year old--It's not like I get to sit on the couch and eat chocolate). I am excited for this baby though. We aren't going to find out the gender. This one will be a surprise! So to all of you out there, please don't feel bad if I haven't called, emailed, talked, or been able to get together with you. I am simply living in "Survival Mode". Thank you for being patient with me and for staying in touch. I think that is what I need the most. :)

BTW, Tony signed me up for facebook. I was trying to decide if I wanted to and he made the executive decision. I think it will be fun to find some old friends and stay connected with everyone. So look me up!

The Buzz

Today Alana met a Bee (actually it was a wasp--I think). I guess she got too close, because she had three stings on the top of her hand. She cried, but I think that she was crying because she was more mad than she was hurt. She is fine now, but it is the first time that one of my kids has had a sting. That's the buzz!

Ahhhhh!

Ahhhh! Finally our cooler is fixed. We have been extremely hot for the past week and a half. I am so thankful that we have cool air. I bet I will sleep good tonight! :)

Sheesh!

Sheesh! Ok, so I said a few days ago that the cooler was broken....well it has yet to be fixed. The cooler guys said "Call and Electrician" and the Electrician said "You need the cooler guy" and then again to the cooler guy "You need an Electrician".
SHEESH!
Take some responsibility-that's why we pay you! We are smokin' hot in here!\
Don't worry, I will post when it is cool once again. Until then, I am sorry if I am cranky and sweaty! (Oh and if I have ugly hair--since it is strait and flat).
Just makes you appreciate what you have (all those modern conveniences)! Hope you all are enjoying your nice air-conditioned houses! :)

Bonk!

Yesterday, Rylan bonked his head on the cement. He was trying to get into the stroller as I was pushing Alana. He fell strait back and hit his head. He cried and then seemed fine, but as the day went on he started acting funny and wasn't responding. His pupils got big and he was really sleepy. He started throwing up and I got really nervous and called my neighbor (who is a nurse...thanks Sharon!) and she said that I should probably take him in to get checked out. He got a blessing from our neighbor and home teacher (thanks Justin). So we went to an after hours clinic and they ended up sending us to Jordan Valley Hospital. Rylan was very brave and got his first Cat Scan. He was promised a drink and a Popsicle if he could hold really still (which he did, to my surprise). When we were all done he did NOT forget to collect on the promised Popsicle and drink. They gave him some medicine for the nausea and then sent us home and told us to keep a close eye on him and if anything changed to call. Today he seems just fine. I am so glad--what a scary experience!

Rylan was really sleepy at couldn't stay awake. He would almost fall asleep and then wake up.

Rylan threw up several times while we were at the doctor's office and hospital.

Rylan was sad because he didn't feel good.

Rylan being loaded into the Cat Scan machine.

Holding really still for a Popsicle and drink. I got to hold his face still and stand by him while the scan took place.

This is after had some medicine to make him feel better and we got the OK to go home. The results....a concussion.

You color my world!

Rylan and Alana, I just want you to know that You Color My World! You are both my world. I don't know what life would be like without you anymore. However, I didn't know that you would litterally color my world, by coloring on yourselves!!!!

At first I thought that it was just Alana that had colored on herself, but a few minutes later I found out Rylan was also! It was pretty funny, thankfully it was just on them (where it can be washed off), but who left a pen out???? This is just one of the funny things that adds so much fun and color to my world on a daily basis. Like I said before...YOU COLOR MY WORLD!

And so it begins...

I have always heard that girls are more dramatic than boys, but until I had one of my own it didn't really sink in.

And so it begins....
This morning I was getting Alana dressed and had her outfit picked out (including matching shoes). A minute or so later I heard crying and Alana saying "shoe-shoe". She managed to get one of the matching shoes off and was carying around a new pair of shoes (that didn't match so well). She would not settle down until I put the OTHER pair of shoes on. Then she was just fine. Do you think she's a GIRL or what???? I have a feeling this is only the begining.

AND SO IT BEGINS...

Something Special

Last night the kids were thrilled to be going to Nana and Grandpa's house. We told them that they would get to see something special....a new baby horse. On Monday night Missy (the horse) gave birth to a foal . The kids were thrilled to see the filly (girl horse). All of Rylan and Alana's cousins came to Nana and Grandpa's to see the new addition. We spent a while looking and petting the horse, and then all of the kids ended up in the yard playing. Tony's parents have a great backyard for the kids to play in and they love spending time with their cousins. Nana and Grandpa took a little time to show each grandchild the new horse. Grandpa helped Rylan try to pet the filly, and he showed Alana some of the other horses too (since she loves animals so much). Alana espically loved looking at the horses and meeting the new baby horse. She was happy and both of my kids had a wonderful time. It was something special indeed!

Tony and the kids taking a peek at the new horse and it's mommy!

Rylan with the new addition.Alana wants to see too!

This is Nana trying to bring the filly closer so the kids could touch it.

Ryaln with cousin Savannah and Nana finding the best view of the horse. A few other pictures to look at...

For more pictures and a different view on the same evening visit Burrell's Blog.

Wet and Wild!

We bought the kids an inexpensive slip and slide today. (Good find daddy!) We set it up and they had a great time running, jumping and sliding in the water. Even daddy joined them in the fun! It was funny! Tony is such a good daddy and finds lots of fun things to do with the kids. I love that he is just a big kid himself. They jumped on the trampoline to get dry and then they would start over.On the trampoline we played Ring-around-the Rosie's. Alana's idea--when she wants to play she says "sashes" or "posies". How can you resist that?! So the whole family was on the trampoline jumping in circles and falling down. Alana was upset when it was time to go in. She threw a tantrum when I took off her swimming suit, and tried to put it back on herself. It was darling and funny. I laughed out loud! Sometimes it is just fun to get a little wet and be a little wild!