Black Friday...

Yes, I was there!! I was up at 3:20 am and we had a plan. I met my mom and sister and we headed out at quarter to 4! We had our lists and schedules. We were ready. We were off to JC Penny at 4am. We were in and out in less then 30 minutes!

Then we went to Gottschalks, but it didn't open until 5am so we went to get muffins and juice. I was starving!! We made it back to Gottschalks in plenty of time to wait in line. But not for more than 5 minutes. We got what we wanted and went to Walmart, by 5:30. Got all we wanted to get there and was out within one hour! Amazing. I think there was about 5000 people there. I remember going a few years ago before it became 24hours and waited outside in line for an hour... at least! Never again!

We then went to Big 5 and found what we were looking for there, nice. Then to Walgreens. Yes, Walgreens. I have never been there before but they had exactly what I was looking for. I didn't know it until we arrived. I was so happy. Now my son will have just what he asked for and at a fabulous price!

I did end up going to Medford to the Mall, Target, Toys R Us and Joann's, but didn't find too much. Oh well. A fun day for me anyhow. I love Black Friday. I love the deals, I love getting together with my family to shop... without the kids. I love the great deals... I saved so much money this trip, it was awesome. We went all over GP and I was back home before 8:30. The kids were just starting to wake up. I have been shopping on this day for years! I love it!! The Christmas season is here!!!!

I wish I would have taken pictures of all of us crazy girls! Fun memories!!

Does anyone else do the Black Friday shopping extravaganza??

Happy Birthday Jeremy Thomas!!

My little boy turned 6 years old today!! He was so excited. His exact words to me were, "Mom, I have been waiting for my birthday all year!" And he said it with such excitement! He had lots of family here with him to celebrate and had a blast! Thank you to all of you that joined us in this special time... We love you Jeremy!!

There are so many wonderful things that I could say about this little man. But just to name a few...

1 - He is sweet and generous, kind and thoughtful.

2 - He is energetic and full of LOUD energy... all the time.

3 - He loves to learn new things. Loves Kindergarten.

4 - Wants so badly to be "big" like his brothers.

5 - Willing to help others.

6 - He will always be "my" baby Jeremy!! no matter how old he gets...

HAPPY 6TH BIRTHDAY!!

Adorable site...

For all of you moms our there, like me, that like all of your kids clothes to match, some identical and some not, this site is perfect!! I get catalogs for it and I LOVE the clothes! They are also having a great sale right now on winter items. I love the jammies and warm clothes. They also have matching things for parents. Check it out... www.hannaandersson.com You will not regret it!!

What a couple of Hotties...

Ok, so I saw this on a friends blog, thanks Robyn, and had to try it. It looks like I am going for the mushroom/football helmet hairdue... NICE!

Now my cute hubby is a different story... I had to use this one. I was laughing so hard!!

What a babe!!

You can go to http://www.yearbookyourself.com/ to try this on yourself... it's kinda fun!

My adorable little nieces...

Yes, I do have nieces... 4 to be exact. Here is Landon with 2 of them, Robin and Katie. They are Tim's sisters girls. Robin was born about 9 days before Landon and Katie about 2 1/2 weeks after Landon. I love that they are so close in age. It is really fun. These two live fairly close (Medford area) so we can see them often. Aren't Katie's ponytails to die for!!

Tag, I'm it.... again...

This time I was tagged by my sister... FUN!

1. Where is your cell phone? Bedroom

2. Where is your significant other? work

3. Your hair? yuck

4. Your mother? fabulous

5. Your father? extraordinary

6. Your favorite thing? family

7. Your dream last night? scary

8. Your dream/goal? stability

9. The room you are in? family

10. Hobby? scrapbooking

11. Fear? burgler

12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? comfortable

13. What your not? skinny

14. Muffins? chocolate

15. Wish list item? vacation

16. Where you grew up? GP

17. The last thing you did? lunch

18. What you're wearing? sweats

19. Your favorite gadget? abc-sticker-picker-upper

20. Your pets? none

21. Your computer? FUN

22. Your mood? happy

23. Missing someone? boys

24. Your car? broken

25. Something you're not wearing? slippers

26. Your favorite store? Craft Warehouse

27. Like someone? friends

28. Your favorite color? brown

29. Your favorite drink? smoothies

30. The last time you laughed? morning

31. The last time you cried? yesterday

Now I tag a couple people, sorry if you have already done this one... Cassie, Deanne, Kayleigh & Cami. Remember, these are one word answers!

To add a little more info...

Some of you have requested that I go into a little more detail on some of these and I will also let you know the fib...

1. Been across the US by plane is TRUE - I have been to Florida/Disney World twice!! We are planning another trip in a few years when I don't have to take any diapers. I don't really like to fly, I do get motion sick. I HATE boats though!

2. Worked at a casino in NV is TRUE - I worked at Players Island Restort/Casino/Spa for about a year when I was 17-18 right after High school. It was pretty fun. I worked with my aunt and cousin. I lived in UT so the drive to work was kind of nice with the time change. I was never late!

3. RS pres. in UT is FALSE - I have never even been in a presidentcy! That is a calling that I totally fear! I love YW and Activities!

4. I am naturaly blonde and it is TRUE that I have a random streak of black hair that grows on the right side of my head. I guess it's a birthmark or something.

5. Yes, my first born was 9lbs 5 oz and I pushed for 2 hrs and 45 min! It was agony!! But he is so worth it. And amazingly enough, I had no stretch marks to show for it! My second one came 11 months later and bless his adorable little self, I got them then!

6. When I was a Jr. in HS, I had a pretty steady boyfriend. We talked all the time about our marriage in the Portland temple and how we would go on our honeymoon to England. He gave me his mother's promise ring from her hubby (they were actually divorced then, so that should have been a sign). We broke up that next year, and then got back together, then off then on. That went on for about 2 - 3 years. He went on a mission and that was the last I saw of him. I hate to admit that I wrote a Dear John!

So those are the stories behind the truths and the fib! Thanks for the comments. This was fun!

Six random things you may not know...

I have been tagged and need to let you know 6 random things about myself that you may not already know. Actually, 5 truths and 1 fib. Can you guess which one is not true?

1. Been across the country twice, by plane.
2. Worked at a casino in Nevada for a year.
3. I was Relief Society president in the singles ward when I lived in St. George, UT.
4. Am naturally blonde, yet have a streak of black hair on the right side of my head.
5. Did not get stretch marks with my 1st baby, who was 9 lbs. 5 oz.
6. Was secretly (yet not officially) engaged in High School.

That's a few little things about myself. Some of you who know me pretty well, will surely be able to guess the lie. And yes, there is only one little fib!

I tag... Angela, Anne Marie, Stephanie R., Lissel, & Shelley!

Here we go again...

We just found out that we will soon be adding a new little person to our ever growing family. I have been feeling a little (ok a LOT) sick this past week and wondered what the heck! So we took the test and it is true! I even took it twice just to make sure. But it never fails. Whenever I start a new workout program and start to loose weight, I end up prego. Not that it's a bad thing, I just have never gotten my old body back... or anything remotely close back. Now I have another 8 months before I can start hard core again!! So frustrating. But we are excited that we have a new little one coming. We are looking at May 2009. My parents will be in New York until the 20th of May, so no early baby this time. None of mine have been early before. I will just make sure to set my enduction date up for the 21st!

Precious little boy of mine...

Landon likes to color. He likes crayons, pencils, markers... whatever. He just really likes to color. While I was in the shower one morning, NOT taking my time either, I noticed how quiet it was. When I came out of my bedroom, this is what I found... good thing I cleaned my floors the day before!!!

Don't you just love the face he is making here... What a little STINKER!!

Thankfully I buy washable markers!! I don't understand, why does he EAT them? They can't taste good. And it always seems to be the dark colors like green, blue, black and purple. Not yellow or gray. I washed the shirt over and over with spray and wash and it still didn't come out completely. His hands and face were a pale shade of green for a couple of days too. I was glad the next day wasn't Sunday. I was also very glad that I had taken his pictures the day before!! Usually stuff like this happens the day before you are going to get their pictures done. A blessing in disguise, I guess!!

Soccer Season has begun...

Soccer season has begun and Zackary was totally excited for it!! He played his first season last fall on the U8 team and loved it. His coach last season was his baseball coach that spring and he said that Zackary does better in soccer. I agree a little. But he likes both, so we do both. A spring sport and a fall sport. We need to keep him busy anyway. This year he is on the U10 boys team and he has friends on that team, so that is nice. He is so cute to watch. He always has a smile on his face, even when it is beat red from the heat. He gets that from me!

His team is the Orange Hornets!!

That is Zackary in the center with the ball...

He is so much more aggressive this year. It is so much fun to watch him play. He is really growing and learning and I love it!! My boys are the BEST!!!

Our little Soccer star...

This is Jeremy's first season playing soccer. He is on the blue lizards! Strange name for a soccer team I think, but whatever. The kids got to choose the name so go figure. He has had only two soccer games and is loving it. He is so excited to get out there and play. He is also a very gracious player. If a girl has the ball, whether she's on his team or not, he will just let her go by. What a little gentleman. He is so cute.

He is more aggressive then I thought he would be too at times. If I am cheering him on to get in there and get the ball, if a boy has it, then he goes for it. He hasn't made a goal yet, but the season is still young.

Spring Training... in the Fall?

Yes!!! I have now got myself a great personal trainer. I started on Monday and let me just say... I am SORE today!! But it is so worth it. My trainer is amazing. He is pretty new to being a trainer, yet very fit for his age. He is teaching me so much, about exercising, eating, and just about my life, what really matters to me... what do I really want. I feel so much better about myself already, even though it has only been 2 days. It's that feeling of accomplishment. That feeling of winning. The feeling of getting your life back and knowing that you will have that life for years to come. I have a wonderful family, and husband and 4 amazing little boys that I want to be here for for the rest of my life. I want that to be long and healthy life as well. I want to be more active with my children, and this great man is going to get me to that point. I cannot express how happy and grateful I am for this new opportunity... and the great trainer I have to help me along the way. Oh, and did I mention, my new trainer is my dad!!! And no, I am not brave enough to post before pictures. Maybe when I am ready, I will post after ones. We shall see...

Back to School...

It's back to school time and my boys were very excited for their first day!! Especially Zackary. He loves school. I can't believe he is already in 3rd grade! He likes spending time with his friends and cousins, enjoys math, reading, art and P.E. and music. This year he even gets to learn how to play the recorder. He got a new backpack this year (he needed a larger one to fit more homework), he picked out some new school clothes and shoes (that's my favorite part of back to school, the shopping) and enjoyed picking out his new school supplies. He couldn't wait to meet his new teacher. He has heard a lot about her from me and my sisters. We all had her in Elementary too. I had her for 5th grade. I love her and am very happy that Zackary is in her class.

Ean is in 2nd grade this year and is sort of happy that school has started. He would love it if I was his teacher and he could stay home all the time. But I would not be a very good teacher. I would rather play. He did, however, enjoy the benefits of back to school traditions... new clothes and shoes and supplies. He likes shopping with mom. This year he even got to pick out his very own folder... he of course chose spiderman. He will not have a full-time aid this year in class with him either. We are trying to make him be just like the other kids. So far so good, I guess. He likes recess and music, P.E. and reading. And he is very excited that 2nd grade is when you learn about dinosaurs. Ean LOVES dinosaurs. He has a great teacher as well, the same teacher Zackary had last year and we loved her.

I miss my boys. I can't believe that school has already begun and they are going to be gone for 6 hours every day! I will admit, there are those days when I would give my right arm to have them gone for 6 hours, but not EVERYDAY! I I am excited for them to learn and grow and to see the changes that life has in store for them this coming school year. I know they will do great things and I want them to be happy and enjoy life!!

Camping... in our backyard!!

We didn't get the chance to take the boys camping this summer, so we decided to go camping in our backyard! We had my sister's and their families join in the fun! We recently put grass in our backyard, which really made this experience much nicer... and cleaner!

Zackary slept in his Mickey Mouse single man tent... and was the envy of all the other boys.

Landon had the hardest time once he was asleep. He had trouble getting and staying comfortable. He moved from his sleeping bag to mine a couple of times.

Jeremy wanted his own tent so badly, that we brought out our spiderman pop-up tent for him to use. All better now!!

Ean was out so fast. Very unusual for this kid, too.

We played games, like hide and seek... Can you find Uncle Chuck?

And Red light green light. This was hilarious to watch everybody play.

You have to have s'mores when you go camping... other wise you are just sleeping outside. We LOVE s'mores. We sometimes even have them with Reese's PB cups... yummy!

Jeremy loves to be by the fire and keep warm.

We woke up the next morning bright and early and had a big breakfast to start our Saturday. Pancakes, eggs, bacon, apple cinnamon muffins, juice and ebil skievers. Yummy!!!