Sunday, November 7, 2010

Pumpkin Patch

I have a lot of October happenings to post, so I'm going to be posting a little at a time, to try and catch up!
Last month, we took our annual trip to the pumpkin patch in Santaquin. It was so nice and warm this year...felt like California weather! On our way there, we stopped at Fat Jack's pizza and ate pizza and mozzarella sticks! Yum! Then we went to pick out our pumpkins at The Red Barn. We took a hay ride out to the pumpkin patch. After the kids found the ones they wanted, we ate some ice cream and took our pumpkins to their new home. I love this time of year!
















Sunday, October 31, 2010

Football

Football! Wow! I didn't know it would be so crazy! With 2 boys in football, our life got super hectic, and our social life went down the drain! Dylan and Brayden's football practice schedules were on opposite days of each other, so every day of the week, one of them had practice. It was worth it though! It was so fun getting to watch them improve with each game (it was the first year for both of them), be part of a team, and learn about hard work. Brayden still has one more tournament in Mesquite in November, so we're looking forward to that, not to mention being in warmer weather! Here are some pics from their season:

Brayden


Brayden talking with a coach




Brayden


Brayden's team huddle


Get 'em Bray!!


Dylan


Go Lehi!!!


Dylan getting ready


Dylan


Dylan


Dylan going after him (notice the height difference!)

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

It was time...

It was time. After much thought, I decided to pursue it. What was I going to pursue, you ask? My quest, to go out into the business world and look for a new job. How intimidating! Could I do it again? I'm old now, have 4 kids, and a busy schedule that goes along with that. But, I'll have to admit, my confidence was up.
I started looking online for jobs and found one that I thought would be the perfect fit! Since I worked for a few years in a call center, before I had kids, I knew that 1800CONTACTS was the place for me! I sent my resume in and was emailed a questionnaire to fill out the next day. I finished that and they called me to schedule a phone interview. I had the interview, which went well, and was then asked to go in to the company for some more interviews and tests. I took some computer tests and had a couple of interviews with managers and higher-ups, and after my last interview, they offered me a position in the call center! I was sooo excited!!!
I started my first day of training yesterday and loved it! The company is wonderful! They treat their employees and customers like gold, and that makes a huge difference to me. I know that I am really going to enjoy working for 1800CONTACTS. I'm excited to get back into the workforce again, and even though I will really miss my hubby and kids, I think the break will make me a better wife and mommy!!:)

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Preschool!

So, my little princess started preschool (her 2nd year) yesterday! This year, she really feels like a big girl because she gets to go to the brand new elementary school! I'm way excited because my kids can finally walk to school, and not have to leave extra early to catch the bus!
I'm so grateful for Zoey...my only girl! I love her personality! She is very affectionate and so fun! She loves to sing, dance, talk, read books, play with her friends, shop, and just be close to her mommy!:) I'm definitely going to be shedding tears when she starts Kindergarten!:(
It's been a bit strange only having the baby at home for a few hours, and really quiet! I'm thinking that I just might be able to get a nap every once in a while...wow!!!
Anyways, here are some pics of Zoey's first day!


The Princess!


Posing!




Zoey and her friend Shane!


Me and my princess!

Thursday, September 2, 2010

Scentsy giveaway

Hey everyone,
I'm a big fan of Scentsy and my cute cousin Andrea is giving away a super cute Scentsy Buddy on her blog!
Check it out and enter:
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Car Seat Giveaway

Hey everyone,

Here is a link to enter the Britax Car Seat Review and Giveaway if you're interested:

http://www.momsbestbet.com/2010/08/britax-frontier-85-car-seat-review-and.html

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Back to School!

The day has finally arrived!!! The first day of school!! The boys have been counting down and could not wait for school to start! They woke up bright and early this morning (7am), and were dressed with their back packs on and ready to go right after that! We didn't have to leave until 8:45, so obviously they were excited!! We have a new elementary school close to our house, so we walked up to school together with the boys friends! Dylan and Brayden don't get out of school until 3:30...so what is mama going to do with all of this free time?? Hopefully get organized!!!




Walking with friends

New school

Brayden and friend Daxton

Dylan and friends

Dylan and Hallie (who he's known since preschool)

Dylan and Makayla (girlfriend last year)

Bye Brayden!!!

Monday, August 23, 2010

Priceless!!



Last night we had Sunday dinner at my parents house. We ate dinner and were hanging out and visiting after wards. All of the sudden, my brother and sister-in-law come in to the living room from the hallway, and told me that my daughter Zoey, had just thrown up all over her cousin, Chloe, and that I needed to come clean it up! Well, of course I thought that they were joking, until I went into the bathroom and saw it for myself!
There was Chloe, sitting on the toilet, her arms stretched out, screaming and crying, with throw up all over her arms, face, shirt, and shorts. Zoey was standing in front of her, covering her mouth, with throw up all over her hands, hair, face, clothes, and the floor. So, I hurry and wipe Chloe, throw her in the shower with her clothes on, grab Zoey, then threw her in. I got them all washed off and finally Chloe had stopped crying. Then I heard her say to Zoey, "Zoey, why did you throw up on me?" Zoey said "Becuase you smelled like poo!" Needless to say, Zoey has the worst gag reflex I've ever seen...she throws up over anything; smells, seeing something gross, hearing something gross, you name it! And Chloe is a germ-a-phobe and can't stand to be dirty, so imagine the trauma that that caused the poor girl! I only wished I had captured it on video, because I'm sure that would have won the $100,000 prize on America's Funniest Home Videos!!!

Dress-up Giveaway

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Sunday, August 22, 2010

Sport-Brella Chair Giveaway

Hey everyone!
Here is a giveaway for a Sport-Brella Chair!
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Thursday, August 19, 2010

Cool Sport-brella giveaway

Enter to win a Sport-brella giveaway here: http://themombuzz.com/2010/08/12/sport-brella-sports-and-beach-canopy-win

Sport-brella

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Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Sport-brella giveaway

Another cool giveaway for the Sport-brella. Enter to win at http://cocktailswithmom.com/2010/08/sport-brella-portable-shelter-review-giveaway

Kangaroo Bike Carrier Giveaway

There is a Wee-Ride Kangaroo Bike Carrier Giveaway...Check out www.weeride.com to learn more about the carrier and www.jollymom.com to enter the giveaway.

Sport-Brella again!

There is another good giveaway for the Sport-brella. Read on about it on their website at www.sport-brella.com and then enter the giveaway at www.jollymom.com!

Sport-Brella

Have you heard about the Sport-Brella? There is a cool giveaway for it here:

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Sport-Brella Chair Giveaway

Hey everyone!
There is a cool giveaway that you can enter for a Sport-Brella Chair. Here is the link: http://mommymandy.com/sport-brella-chair-giveaway-ends-aug-18th/

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Sweet Tooth!

On Valentine's Day, Tyce was in heaven!!! Brayden got home from school, dumped all of his Valentine's cards and candy that he got on the living room floor to show me, then went to play downstairs. I started cleaning up the kitchen, then went to check on Tyce. I found him with a sucker in each hand and one in his mouth...and don't even think about taking one away from him!! He's definitely got his mommy's sweet tooth!!!

Friday, February 19, 2010

Happy Birthday to Brayden!!

Febuary 4th, Brayden turned 6 years old! Wow!! We celebrated his birthday the next evening, with lots of family! We had a great time! Brayden wanted to go to Texas Roadhouse for dinner so that he could "ride on the saddle" during his birthday song! Then, we went to "Jump on It" to let the kids wear themselves out!
Brayden felt so special to have most of his family and cousins there! Thanks to all of those that came and made his day so fun, and for all of the presents...he loved them!!! I'm sure it's a birthday he'll never forget!


(Table 1 of family at Texas Roadhouse)


(Table 2 family)


(Brayden on the saddle)


(Having fun with "Uncle B!")


(Bray with cousin Rylie and Tyce)


(BCF...Best Cousins Forever!!!)


(Make a wish!!!)


(Tyce enjoyed the cupcakes!)


(Love you birthday boy!!:)

Monday, January 18, 2010

Zoey's birthday

My baby girl turned 4 years old on Dec. 15th! Crazy...4 years have flown by!!! Zoey, of course, wanted a birthday party, so we decided to have a cooking party for her! She invited her cousin and some neighbor and church friends (girls and boys) and they made pizzas and decorated cupcakes. They also got to decorate their very own aprons!
She had so much fun with everyone! I'm sad that my camera was out of battery and my charger is lost, so I didn't get to take any pictures.:(
Zoey is little "Miss Social" and loves to be around people! She has such a fun personality. She LOVES to sing and dance, especially to Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus songs! She enjoys playing with her barbies and other dolls, and is such a good mommy to them! I sometimes hear her calling them honey, sweetie, sweetheart...it's so cute!
I am so blessed to have Zoey as my daughter, and am so lucky to finally have gotten her! (I love my boys too, but there is something about a mother/daughter relationship!)
Happy Birthday sweet Zoey!