Merry Christmas!!

I love the snow. Is there anything better than a white Christmas? I love snow as much as Carson loves running around in his diaper (which is A LOT if you don't know)

Jenica and the after life

This is word for word a conversation I had with Jenica-- anyone have any answers please feel free to educate both me and Jenica.

J- "Mom, when will little grandpa come back?" (For those who don't know "little grandpa" is my mom's father)
M- "I don't know for sure, Jenica. During the second comming."
J- "Is little grandpa wearing his pajamas still?"
M- "No, he isn't. He isn't sick anymore so he doesn't have to wear them."
J- "Then what is he wearing?"
M- "I believe he is wearing white clothes."
J- "Where did he get his white clothes?"
M- "I am not sure--from Heavenly Father I guess."
J- "You know that store by the temple where you get your white clothes? That is where I think he got his white clothes."

Phils response--"I am sure glad I wasn't in the car and had to answer those questions."

How long does brainwashing last?

Phil, me and Carson went to the hospital to see Evan and Delynn's baby Brynlyn (sp?) She is so very sweet and yes I did give her up for a little less than 2 min so Phil could hold her too.
When Hunter came home from school we told him about going to see the baby and how cute she is with her dark hair. Then he asked when she was coming home. I said "Probably Friday." End of conversation I thought. Then Jenica asked me how they cut the baby out of her tummy so I told her. Hunter then says, "Well, that means she had surgery." "Yes, Hunter she did so she has to be very gentle until she gets better." Everyone got quiet and I thought that was the end of that until Hunter speaks up. "Mom, if Jayden can walk, then Evan can hold the baby, right? So Delynn won't have to." I told him I thought that would be a good idea. He replied, "Well, who is going to carry the oxygen tank then? I could carry it for them."

Halloween Fright!

This was the Pleasant Grove Firehouse Halloween Party. Phil is Hannah Montana (don't take it personal Hannah) And I am Robby Ray aka Billy Ray Cyrus. We had a ton of fun, every party is fun with Phil. He especially loved his balloons...well, him and every other fireman in the department!

New Job!!

So, I think most of you know by now but I thought I would actually write it down. I have quit working with Applegate and am going to do private care. I am really excited about this. I am working with a sweet lady named Eva who lives in Lehi. I will work less hours, make more money and have a set schedule. What more could a person ask for??

NOW THIS IS THE MAN OF MY DREAMS!!!

Wouldn't Phil have made a handsome high schooler in 1980? Oh I think so!!

Well maybe the 70's?

What a couple we could have been!!

The sad thing is--I think I have actually seen a picture that looks somewhat similar to this. Phil you are handsome anyway or any year!!

Socks and Sharks

For FHE tonight we played Shark Shooter. I play with a bunch of cheaters....mainly Carson.

I would say Hunter won.

Tomorrow is Crazy Sock Day at Hunters school. They don't make crazy socks for six year olds so we made our own.

It was very messy but very fun they did a great job.

Family Home Evening Fun!!

Angie-Mother-May-I??

On Saturday Angie and I went to Paradise Bakery and then came back to the house and she played a quick game, very messed up game if you ask me, of "Mother May I?" But the kids enjoyed it and I enjoyed watching.

Then we watched Sydney White. A very good movie. Thanks Ang for the fun!!


***On a sad, not really, note.....Hunter and Chloe (his girl of the week) have broken up. He's upset he has to find ANOTHER girlfriend.

Some Random Pictures

Carson has no idea how to ACTUALLY sit on an airplane. But oh well, it kept him happy!

The reason that I pretty much just have pictures of Carson is he was the only one that still cared we were around. Hunter and Jenica would rather hang out with Grandma and Poppy!!

For Halloween they put the candy corn in place of the "A"'s in California.

Carson doesn't really get what all the excitment is about. He figures it out the minute he sees Goofy.

And the winner of the random pictures is this one. Carson was feeding his belly button. Whatever, he seemed to think it made sense.

Happy Birthday Hunter

Hunter, I sure hope you had a happy birthday. We appriciate all those who came and supported him.
His birthday was clouded a small amount by Phil being laid off. Thanks for all those that have given us words of encouragement and help. Please remember us in your prayers, we would surely appriciate it!!

I am back...sort of!!

Okay I have not posted for a long time and I am sorry. Combo of surgery which I was told yesterday it takes 3 months to recover from.....hummmm and busy lives. Well, Hunter started first grade this Monday and I still am having mother issues with that worrying that he won't be able to open the juice straw that is in his lunchbox or that he won't eat well enough and will be hungry. Phil is graciously telling me to let it go and if he doesn't eat well, he will only do that once or twice and that will be the end of that. By Friday I am doing a little better until I realize that Tuesday starts pre-school and I am going to loose another child for four days a week! But then I stop to think....how easy is one kid going to be?? I can go grocery shopping and have enough hands!! Life is moving on, kids are growing up and I am trying to adapt. Jenica's theme in school this year is "I think I can" I am going to have to make that mine too!!

From Micaylas blog to ours....

So what you have to do is leave a comment about the first memory of Phil or me. Specify in the comment who it is about please!?! This is not a tag or anything like that. Just something fun. Here are the rules, stop whining and play along everyone:

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!

2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. It's actually pretty funny to see the responses.

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. If you don't want to play on your blog, or if you don't have a blog, thats fine.

This family likes to P-A-R-T-Y

If there is a reason to celebrate we will take it ALL the way and celebrate as long as possible!! Who can blame us? We have yet to have too much fun and laughter and with all the wonderful friends and family, there is always something fun to do.

We took the kids to Max and Cheese (a childrens resturant) Anyplace who has a motto of "A Kids Cafe--Parents tolerated" is okay in my book. Here is Hannah, Jenica, Carter, Hunter and Carson. They even got to sit at their own table. What big kids!!

I was trying to get a picture of all the kids but there was too much to do at least I got some kids...

I caught a picture of Carter on the run.

Couldn't get them to look but 4 out of 5 of them made the picture!!

This is the only way I could catch Carson. I tried and after 4 days of constant picture taking even he gets tired of it.

Carson waiting to open his gift from the twins, and Holli too!! Thanks guys.

After dinner we went to Scera Pool where we caught up with the Waites and Toones (Paul and Jenn and girls) I didn't get any pics because we were having too much fun. Carson is in heaven when he is in the pool and I think everyone had a great time. Thanks for all those who joined us, we loved it. Thanks for all the gifts, boy this kid is spoiled. (Although if I do say so myself he is worth it!!)

An Unexpected Suprise

Here is Carson with Grandpa Frank opening his gifts!

They got him a train set which we just found out this weekend how much he loves trains. They did a great job.

And Carson with the books from Grandma and Grandpa.

Carson and Angies birthday cake

Cute little Kambree.

"What am I supposed to do with this??"

YUMMY

Messy face just for Stacie

Whats a party without good food? Thanks mom for dinner!

Angie and Baby Brookie! She is sooo cute....

Whose idea was this??!! This was our unexpected suprise...my cousin Jann and her family from Texas. They stopped by and we were able to party with them as well. We sure do love their family and were so excited to see their kids who we haven't seen in years!!

Big Boy Underware.

Thank you everyone for the gifts and for coming to celebrate his birthday. You are all so good to our family!

Happy Birthday!!

Happy Birthday Kiddo. We sure do love you and hope you have the VERY best 2nd birthday. Thanks for always making us smile!!

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This is the best picture I have of you. The others I didn't think you would appricate me plastering it on my blog. Love you and hope you are having a great day!!

Best Anniversary Gift Ever

Since I haven't been doing too much and have yet to venture too far from home I don't have anything new to blog about but with our anniversary coming up on Sunday, July 13 I have had a chance to think back.
We got married on July 13 2000. I can't believe it has been eight years but I think of all we have done in eight years and can believe we are still putting along. We have had the joy of welcoming Hunter Jenica and my anniversary gift Carson, born on July 14 2006. Someone knew I always wanted a dark haired baby (hence the picture) little did I know it wouldn't last! Here are some highlights....
*Married 8 years
*3 kids in 2002, 2004, 2006. (Didn't plan that but worked out well yes??)
*Have lived in Orem, American Fork, Lehi and now in Pleasant Grove where I don't think we will ever leave.
*Gone from working at Target when I was married to doing what I love working with hospice patients for Applegate.
*Between ALL of us there has been-- 15 surgeries... broken down-- Phil, one. Me, 5. Hunter, 8 and Carson one.
*Over the course of time we have paid over $20,000 out of pocket for medical bills.
*Continuing with at least $250-300 a month in medications and continued care. (That will make you cry!!)
Has it all been worth it? Every moment.

A big Thanks

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And they are back!

So, the kids came home yesterday! It was so nice to be able to see them. I don't know how I would have survived with them this last week so it was a good thing for them to go and they had so much fun. I can't wait to see the pictures, Grandma Colorado will have them up soon I am told. This morning, I could hear Carson in his room but I hadn't seen him yet. I went up and opened his door and he smiled at me and said, "HI Momma!" He was so excited to see me! Thanks to those who have brought in dinners and entertainment and to mom for helping, well, not helping, doing the cleaning yesterday. But the biggest thanks to Kezie and Pam for watching them and keeping them busy. Its all they can talk about. We will never be able to repay you for this but I hope you know how much it meant to us.

How to loose your mind in 5 min or less..

I have come up with the perfect way to loose your mind. Do the same thing, day after day for 6 years, and then instantly.... stop. Cold turkey.

My kids are my life. Everyday we do the same things, with small variations mind you. But basically we follow the same routine. Today Grandma and Grandpa Colorado have done the sweetest thing. They have taken the kids so I could recover in peace. I don't go in for surgery until Wednesday so I have a day and a half to myself. I do have plans to take the car in to get fixed and I can't imagine what it will be like to clean and have it actually STAY that way, but that in no way replaces the mess that I would, and do, clean up everyday for my kids! I miss them already but know that they are going to have much more fun hanging with Grandma than they would with me. Jenica said, "I know why we are going with Grandma." I said, "Why are you?" Her reply was, I can't be quiet long enough to sit in the hospital with you." She hit the nail on the head. I love her but she sure can talk!! I will be signing off the blog for a few days but thought I would say a quick Thanks to everyone! Thank you to Grandma and Grandpa Colorado your help is invaluable and to mom for making sure I am taken care of and for Angie for making sure we don't starve. I sure love not only my kids but ALL of my family, I don't know how I got so lucky!! LOVE YOU EVERYONE!!

WHAT A BAD DAY!

The nice thing is the car is so shiny that you can't see it in a picture. But this morning as I was coming home from work a lady did a U-turn into me. OOPS!! She did a number on it, but this does not do it justice. The nice thing is, it will be just like getting one-half a new car!! The other plus is that next week since I am having surgery I won't be driving anyway, so there are good things I guess. Oh well eh?

Just as Becca predicted

We saw Becca at the carnival last night and she knew EXACTLY where these pictures were headed. There was a big group of us so there is lots of pictures. There was Ryan, Jayme, Phil, Holli, me, Hunter, Jenica, Hannah, Carter, Little Ryan, Carson and of course Baby Noah. (Ryan and Jayme's new baby)

Here is little Ryan finally making it down the slide. He had to have a little help but I bet if he did it again he would be able to run right on up!
Hunter and Ryan driving...scarry.
Jenica and Carson taking their turn driving.
And this handsome man is little Noah. Isn't he sweet??
Poor Carter was not expecting this ride to start when it did. Suprise!

It is so hard to wait in line and be patient. WHO invented lines anyway??
This is 5 of the kids on the roller coaster, I couldn't get a good picture because of the sun, it was too bad they sure had a blast.
Carsons version of the roller coaster...the carosel.
Here the others are coming down the slide. Look at those smiles. That is the whole reason we went to see those smiles! The slide is Hunters favorite ride at the carnival. It always has been but I don't know how many more years that would last??