School Pictures

We received Hayden and Jada's school pictures back. Dylan's may never come because he was very sick on picture day and then when make-up day came around he forgot to tell me and so he didn't have money with him. They took his picture and I'm trying to figure out if I Can still get them. I feel bad for Logan because we haven't had a "real" picture taken of him since he was two. I'm working on it though. I have a dear friend who is a photographer who may be taking them soon. Anyway I think Jada's picture was really cute. She sure doesn't have many teeth though. I think Hayden's are one of the best ones he has had so far. Usually all of my kids smiles are very fake but this year was a lot better. We practiced and practiced and practiced. lol Don't worry family, I haven't even begun to give these out yet. I will definitely be getting you pictures soon.

Last California Pictures

We just got back from California and it was so much fun! We went with my Dad and Mom, my sister Kari and her kids Brooklynn and Kamdenn, Chade and his girlfriend Kari. My parents had graciously invited us and we are so grateful to them. The last picture is at the end of the first day in Disneyland. Jada and Logan were sound asleep while we were watching the fireworks. I honestly didn't even see Dylan and Hayden very much in Disneyland because they were hanging around Chade and going on rides that Logan wasn't quite tall enough to go on. The only big attraction Logan was tall enough for was the Matterhorn. It was so sad because he really was only about an inch too short for everything. My absolute favorite ride was Soarin Over California. I love the smells of the oranges.

More Cali Pics

Beach Fun

I am an awful camera lady. Beware, you may get really dizzy watching this. We had so much fun at the beach. We went to the Corona Del Mar Beach and it was beautiful. Dylan would go way out in the waves to body surf them. Hayden was a little scared of sharks and didn't go quite as far. Jada was a little braver this year and went in the ocean a little deeper than last year and Logan mainly had a blast in the sand. I just enjoyed laying out. It was perfect!

California 2008

Happy Birthday Mom

I forgot my camera and so I took these from my phone. Not the best quality in the world. Anyway, my whole family got together last week for my mom's birthday. Her birthday is always right in the middle of my dad's busiest time of year, Marching Band Season, so she often gets her birthday put off a little. I always feel bad because she does so much for my dad, for all of us kids and for all of her grand kids. I hope she had a fun get-together though. One funny thing about my moms birthdays is that she usually buys 99% of her own presents and then my dad wraps them up and she opens them and acts surprised. Usually my dad will really surprise her with one or two presents. I guess this works for them.

Also on the night of her birthday party my parents invited my kids and I to go to California with them. So I guess we are off to Disneyland. The kids are ecstatic. It will be really good to get away and it was so nice of my parents to invite and offer to help out with the expense. This will kind of be a last vacation for them with Chade before he leaves on his mission. Happy Birthday Mom, I love you so much and am grateful for everything you have done and for everything you continue to do for me and my kids.

Tag!

I was Tagged by Jessica

Eight favorite TV shows

1. The Office
2. 30 Rock
3. American Idol
4. King of Queens
5. That 70's Show
6. Saturday Night Live
7. Friends
8. Heroes

Eight favorite Restaurants

1. Olive Garden
2. Cafe Rio
3. The Outback
4. China Isle
5. Zupas
6. Mi Ranchitos
7. ??
8. ??

Eight things I did yesterday

1. Got my kids off to school
2. Worked 8 hours
3. Went to the Mall during lunch
4. Girls Night Out
5. Cleaned my kitchen
6. Paid Bills
7. Called my mom to say Happy Birthday
8. Helped my kids with homework

Eight things I love about fall

1. Halloween parties with my kids
2. Dressing up
3. Pumpkin Seeds
4. Going to Idaho for Thanksgiving
5. Driving up the canyon to see the beautiful colors
6. Going to my Dad's Band Competitions
7. Less yard work but no snow shoveling
8. No Birthdays in my family. (Not that I don't love celebrating my kids birthdays but it gets a little pricey).

Eight things I look forward to

1. Weekends
2. Laying out in the Sun
3. Logan going to 1st Grade (I really don't want him to grow up but I will feel so much less guilt about working).
4. Vacations
5. Reading a good book
6. Spending time with family & friends
7. Holiday's
8. Finishing my basement and finishing my fence

Eight things on my wish list

1. I could stay home with my kids
2. To be able to stay living in my house
3. Go on an all exclusive vacation
4. Have all of my kids healthy and happy always
5. I could improve my self confidence
6. I could sleep out all night snuggled up in a blanket on an ocean beach
7. To give my kids fun, loving memories of their childhood
8. On the same note, I wish I could go back and live just one day again as a care free child (I was really lucky to have a wonderful, stress-free, normal childhood without drama).

I am not going to Tag anyone but it would be really fun if others posted their 8 things Lists!! :)

Random

I was just pretty much sick of seeing my last post so I pulled up some random pictures that I had saved on my computer. The picture of Jada and my dad is priceless! Logan getting a drink is so typical of any child standing on their tip toes to get a drink. So cute! I wonder if he will ever get taller?? Dylan and Hayden are both taking guitar lessons and are getting pretty good. So the picture of them is at their guitar concert last spring.