Ward Talent Show

Some fine ladies and I participated in the Ward Talent Show recently. Tyler was pretty worried about the whole thing, he just knew he was going to be embarrassed. But, these remarkable cows/heifers, pulled through and were pretty dang amazing. I think our dance was the best and I would have video to prove it if my husband hadn't pushed pause for the entire performance. (No hard feelings, he only has to video something once every 3-4 years, I don't feel like he let me down at all.) We really do know how to shake our udders, whether that is appropriate for church activities or not.

Weston is playing soccer this year and I thought he could use the same cleats from last year. He complained that his toes were sore after the first game. So, I of course told him I would get him some new cleats when I went to Logan that week. Well, I forgot for the next two games and then in the tub he told me his toenail was blue, but that it didn't hurt too much. What a great Mom I am, needless to say, he got new cleats the next day.

And now it's April....

We have been busy with Easter egg hunts, wishing for warm weather, and a wedding. This is a post of few words and many pictures.

It's amazing how many fingers go straight to the nose when it is picture time.

Tyler's youngest brother Jeremy and Heather were married this month. They had a beautiful wedding, and we are so excited to have her join our family.

February in a Nutshell

Our week has been busy. My sister, Tiffany, went to Hawaii and we had her 3 kids for the week. This is Zella and I didn't want to give her back, when they went home we all sat here and felt like we were missing children. We had a great week with them! Who could ask for a better baby, she takes two hour naps and sleeps 10 hours a night. (And she loves me best.) Nice girls like that make me baby hungry, hmmmmm, maybe.


We threw a surprise party for Tyler's mom. My 6 sisters-in-law all got together and performed an old Vistaun number for her, we had a lot of fun practicing and laughing about ourselves--she loved it.
(I would post a picture, but some of my anti-blogging sil's wouldn't sign release forms, sorry)







Weston finished up his basketball season.





Tyler ropes every Friday night, so since it has been warmer, we joined him a couple times this month. All I have to do is remind Owen he has to be nice to go to the arena, and he is the perfect child. He loves horses, he has a hold of the reins here with his Uncle Jeremy. From the moment this kid wakes up, he worries about what he is going to wear. It has to be jeans (cowboy pants he calls them), I have convinced him that all jeans are cowboy pants, then a shirt which has to be his choice, and white socks. White socks because that is what he knows his dad put on to go to work in. Then, thoughout the day he pees a little in all his jeans until they are all in the hamper and we go the rounds about the sweat pants he now has to wear. I hid all his basketball clothes because I couldn't take that anymore. I wish he would grow out of this obsession and just wear whatever I handed him, 2 year olds should not have such an opinion on their clothes. Nor should their mothers let them get away with it, we both have a problem.

A Bald Eagle

I was driving into my driveway when I saw the most enormous wing-span I had ever seen flying over my head. I watched as the bird landed in my tree, and I ran to get my camera. I had to go back and get a stronger lens because it was so high up and I had to get a good shot so that Tyler would believe me. It turned out to be a bald eagle, it is not all the way mature yet though, that is why there is still some brown on it's head and specks on his chest. Isn't it beautiful? I hope he comes back.

This is a picture of a magpie next to it, so you can see how big it was.

Oh, one more thing--we got new swimsuits! These poses stem from Aunt Tiffany who loves the show "Toddlers and Tiaras". She records them and Paige likes to watch them. The first one is "pretty feet, and pop toe!" Very sassy!

Monthly Update

I guess I only update monthly now: Here goes...

Before

Anna got a new haircut and looks so old, and her eyes are even bigger now!






Shake hands, ready........WRESTLE!

Still friends after.

Paige found a good way to warm up her toes.

Hopping everywhere.

Lots and lots of snow.

Christmas to remember..

One word "Wii". We haven't stopped playing since, and some of us are sore. It has turned out to be a family bonding experience.

"My mom makes me wear gay sweaters to match my sister." Owen

Christmas morning was spent with squeals of delight, everyone was so excited all at the same time I couldn't keep up with the camera. I feel like we need to freeze time because our kids are so much fun right now.

Matching Christmas hats for all the cousins.

A little limbo at Grandma's house.

My neice Zella who loves me best.



Grandpa and Atticus.

Christmas night, say goodnight.

I surprised Tyler with a trip to Vegas in December to attend the National Finals Rodeo. We had a great time, it was the first time since we have had children that we have gone away without them. It was so much fun that I think we should make it an annual trip. Oh yah, and bought these because I couldn't stand to be amid all those boots without having a pair.

Update..it's about time.

So, I thought I would do a little blogging and take a break from this. A few things have happened since Halloween, Weston turned 7, and he got to have a birthday party with some friends. We went to Pizza Plus and then to see the movie Astro Boy, they all had a great time, especially Weston.










This picture is of Weston's new pocketknife, right before he cut his finger--good idea!



I had my feelings hurt recently, maybe that is why I haven't been blogging.











I found this piece of paper folded up ever so neatly, when the culprit (Paige) was discovered, we had a talk. Turns out she doesn't like going to her room. And turns out I don't like when my children think I'm evil and put it into art, who knew this little drawing could hurt so bad. We have made ammends, but I hope Paige isn't mad at me again any time soon.

(I know this new paper is hard to read on, but I need to go to bed.)