Me and the Boys!

UGH!

2012-01-17T21:49:00.000-08:00

I am feeling a little weighed down!

HA, HA! I saw this pictures and it just said it all!

New Year, New Things, New ME!!!

2012-01-07T20:36:00.000-08:00

I have not blogged in like FOREVER! I have decided that this year I need to write it all down so I can learn and grow!
This last year has been one of faith and patience. As many of you know my divorce was final Feb. 2011. It was a hard thing to do not knowing what the future would hold. I got a job a Macey's working in the Deli. I had never worked with food before, but I have to say I really do enjoy it. I have meet so many new people and have made lots of friends! In September I started a CNA course. I am going to keep going and get my RN. I am looking forward to this year and to bigger and better things!
Matthew: He is in the middle of his 8th grade year and getting so BIG! He is 5'5" and rubs it in my face every day! I cant believe that he will be in High School next year. He is taking band this year and loves it. He also loves his math class, every day he comes homes and says "Mrs P. said.........." .
Marcus: He is in the 3rd grade this year. He is my little shadow, he loves to go every where I go. I think that if he could go to work with me he would! :) He is a great helper around the house and with his brothers. He has a very giving and kind heart!
Mason: He is in the 1st grade and learning to read! He is a very happy little boys and he LOVES to eat, all the time! I think if he didn't have so much energy he would be a chubby little boy! He loves to draw and color.
Monson: He is 2 years old. He is talking so much. I love to listen to his little voice. He like to talk in the 3rd person all the time. He knows his name and if you call him anything else the will make sure you know that is not who he is! He love to "Queen" and "Mater"!

Camping in July!

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4th of July

2011-07-05T22:26:00.001-07:00

2011

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Birthday Cakes

2010-06-18T21:29:00.001-07:00

Matthew

2010-06-01T23:03:00.000-07:00

It is so hard to believe that 12 years ago today I had my first child!!!

Matthew was due on May 31. I was in for the long haul and the Dr. said that he would start me on June 1st. We got to the hospital sometime that day and the got me all hooked up and got things started. The contractions started and I received the epidural. They broke my water around 5pm. My doctor told my family that might as well go out for the night because I was going to be there a long time! (That is something you sure don't want to hear). We labored thru the night and around 6am I was finally ready to start pushing. We tried and tried and nothing was working. Every doctor in the world (so it felt like) came in to see what was going on. My doctor told me that he would not even dare try the forceps for fear that it would hurt the baby. They decided to do a c-section. That was so very scary to me, I had no idea what was going to happen. Matthew was born almost 24 hours after we got started. He weighted 8lbs. 9 0z. He was such a cute little baby. I remember one of the first nights being home, he slept the entire night.

Matthew is growing into a very handsome young man. He is at the age where we are more friends than parent-child. He is a very good helper with his little brothers. He loves to learn new things. He wants to learn to cook and to bake. He is very much into baseball and skateboarding. I am so very proud of him for making the choice to receive the priesthood. I am very thankful to be his mother. I love you Matt!! Happy Birthday son!!!

Randomness

2010-05-05T22:02:00.001-07:00

So I was reading back a few post and I wrote something to the effect of "I am really going to try and post more often!" Hahahah that has not worked so well. But I am going on little sleep right now and my mind is going a million miles a minute so I thought I might as well put some of it on paper.

So as most of you know our home is up for sale, we have just been renting and the people who own are wanting to sale it. We so wish that we could go to the bank today and get a loan and make it ours but no such luck. Rick has only been at his job for 1 1/2 months and I know the bank wants more than that. We keep praying everyday that something good will happen and it will all work out the way it is supposed to!

I cant believe how fast this year has gone by! My children are all growing up so fast!
Matthew is going to be turning 12 next month. I am so excited for him to be able to get the priesthood! He is almost done with the 6th grade and very much looking forward to Jr. High

Marcus will be turning 7 next month and he is growing so tall. He has learned so much this year. He loves math and is really good at reading. He is my "mama's boy". He loves to go everywhere with me, even if its just for women he begs me to take him with me.

Mason just turned 5 and is almost as tall as Marcus. We have him already for kindergarten in the fall. He is a very active little guy. He has a really hard time sitting still and staying focused on anyone thing. I am hoping that as he get in school things will get better.

Monson "Aaron" is 7 1/2 months old and learning so much everyday. He can almost crawl on his hands and knees, but he is really good at the inch worm thing. He loves to get into EVERYTHING. As I am typing this ( 11:17 pm) he is in the baby swing and has learned to hold onto the pole and he stops moving. He has his two bottom teeth and I believe more are trying to come in. He loves his brothers very much. Matthew and Rick pretty much fight over him to see who gets to hold him.

Rick is doing really well. He is working at American Express and really enjoys it. He is also still attending school at ITT and looking forward to getting his Associates Degree next summer. He is also joined a gym and trying very hard to loose weight. His clothes are starting to get a little baggy on him. I am very proud of him, and thankful to be his wife!

As for myself, I just signed up to be a Tupperware consultant and I am hoping to get that off the ground and make it a good business. I love being home for my children. I have been crocheting quit a bit lately and learning new things. My calling in church is over Cottage Glen, which is a Assisted Living community in our ward boundaries. I love being with those ladies. They are so very sweet and have so much knowledge to share.

Well that was just as the post said randomness.

Fun giveaway!

2010-03-17T22:23:00.000-07:00

My new thing............

2010-01-16T15:21:00.001-08:00

New Year

2010-01-12T07:32:00.000-08:00

So its been a really long time since I have blogged. Life is just moving by so quickly. I have had many ideas of "New Year's Resolutions" but I have not really started one yet. I want to get better at keeping a Journal. I want to get better at serving others. I want to get better at scripture study. I want to lose weight. I want to learn!!! So with that being said, I need to just do SOMETHING!! So I think each month I will try and learn something new, maybe a new receipie, maybe read a new book, try and sew something. I have enjoyed crocheting lately, I have made about 6 hats and I am going to open a Esty site and sale them. I kind of feel like I am standing still and not moving forward so I need to get busy!!!

Sorry for rambling, so many thoughts.

Great blog!!

2009-11-14T23:40:00.000-08:00

Visit this great blog, she makes the cutest aprons! http://uppercrustaprons.blogspot.com/

Monson at 5 weeks old

2009-10-22T20:12:00.001-07:00

This was my attempt at taking pictures! It was alot of fun.

Monson "Aaron" Ekker

2009-09-21T20:05:00.000-07:00

Monson Aaron Ekker came into the world on September 17th, 2009. He was born at 8:04 am and he weighted 6lbs. 10 oz. He was 19 1/2 inches long. He is such a very good baby.

The time has come

2009-09-16T07:37:00.000-07:00

Wow, It seems like it has taken forever and at the same time I cant belive the time is already here to have our baby. We go to the hospital tomorrow morning and welcome our new little guy into the world. I am a big ball of nervousness. I will post lots of pictures in a week or so.

Marcus Dance festival 2009

2009-05-28T19:07:00.000-07:00

The verdict is in.............................

2009-05-26T16:55:00.000-07:00

We just got back from the ultrasound and we are having a boy!!!! We are very excited, and from what the tech said everything looks good:) We are happy!

Marcus???

2009-05-17T17:56:00.001-07:00

Today we went into town for my Niece and Nephew's birthday party. They had it at a park and it was a beautiful day. Marcus thought he was funny and found a worm and was teasing all the girls with it! My brother told him he would pay him $5.00 dollars if he would eat it!!! I really didn't think that he would do it. He ran back down to where all the kids where, and on the way back up the hill, he tossed it in his mouth! He showed my brother and swallowed it down!!! SOOOO gross! My brother pulled out his wallet and paid him!

Mother's Day 2009

2009-05-10T22:11:00.000-07:00

Today was a great day. We got up and got ready for church and just as I was going to go downstairs Mason came up and said, "mom you cant go down!" I said ok. He tried to tell me why but I didn't let him, he ran downstairs and said to the others, " I didn't tell her!" The boys had made cards for me and they were so proud and happy for me to see them. We had nice breakfast of cereal and toast and off to church we went. The boy sang in sacrament meeting, it was so cute to watch them. We went into town and had dinner with my family. It was fun.

Since yesterday sometime Rick has been having a pain in his lower right abdomen and after church I told him to look up on the net to see where your appendixs are. Every thing that we read lead us to belive that he could be having a issue with his. When we got back to Tooele we went to the instacare and they said it would be better to ER because they cant do a CT scan. We got to the ER and they got him all hooked up and ready for the scan. The scan came back negative so we have an appointment with the surgeon in the morning. He still might have to have it removed, but not for sure right now.

What a crazy day!!

2009-04-23T17:02:00.000-07:00

Today I went to the doctor for a follow up from the miscarriage, back in March. I was really interested to see what was going to happen. I have not had anything happen as far as a cycle and I have just been in limbo. They did a pregnancy test and it came up positive. The doc set up an ultrasound and when they got in there the discovered a BABY!!! Yes that is right I am STILL pregnant!!! I am 16 weeks and 1 day, can you believe it!!! It still does not seem real to me, but I have pictures to prove it!!! The boys are so very excited. We are so blessed and thankful for the trials that we have gone thru!

Update

2009-04-05T12:08:00.000-07:00

So its been a while since I have blogged so I thought I should update what has gone on in the last month. A few posts back I announced that we were having a baby and we were so excited. On the 21st of February we started having complications. We went to the doctor many times and had a few ultrasounds. The doctor told us that everything was OK. On March 10th I went to a new doctor and and he did an ultrasound and discovered that we had lost the baby. Nothing in the world could have ever prepared me for that moment. I came home and told Rick, and then we told the boys. Matthew and Mason began to cry, and Mason said "So now we wont have a baby sister?" Marcus didn't understand why we were all crying. I am so thankful for my membership in this gospel and to know that families are forever! The first few weeks were really hard for me and I spent alot of time in my pj's doing nothing. Every night when Mason goes to his bed, he says his prayers. "Please bless we can have a baby, please bless she can be happy, please bless we can have a baby girl, and please bless we don't have a baby boy." The faith of a 4 year old is so amazing to me. I am so happy to have the children that I do, and I love them so very much!!!

Happy "4" Birthday Mason

2009-03-02T20:19:00.001-08:00

Today is Mason's 4th Birthday! We love him so very much! He is a very kind boy (when he wants to be) He is always willing to share! He does not want to leave anybody out. He LOVES to play with his cars. His favorite is a mustang, he can spot them anywhere we go. He loves to eat apples. We are so happy he is apart of our family!

Happy Birthday Friend!

2009-02-27T08:09:00.001-08:00

I had a fun time making this cake!! Its my good friend Judy's birthday today! We met about 5 years ago when we moved into our new home. She has been a great example to me. She has been there in the highs and lows. Have a great day!!!

Baby on Board

2009-02-08T19:01:00.001-08:00

I am so happy to announce that we are having a baby!!! We wanted to wait awhile to tell everyone, but we are so excited that we couldn't keep it to ourselves! The boys are so happy, and are wishing for a little girl! (so are we) As long as the baby is healthy that is all that matters!

Photo giveaway

2009-02-01T15:12:00.000-08:00

This lady does WONDEFUL work!! I sure hope I win the contest. I have a little one turning 4 in march!

Delivery or Digiorno????

2009-01-29T08:56:00.000-08:00

What kind of Pizza do you like? I am not sure about all the other husbands out there, but mine really does not do much cooking. There is one thing that he really enjoys cooking. He makes a really good pizza! He used to work at Pizza Hut so he knows how to toss the dough really well. I love my sweet husband. **hmmmmm, maybe we can eat pizza 3 times a week** he would cook more! :)

I spoke to soon!

2009-01-07T14:17:00.000-08:00

OK, ok, I will not make you wait any longer. My excitement the other day was Rick had an interview for a job, to be able to stay home. Not only did he not make it home in time for the interview, he now no longer has a job at all! He called his dispatcher on Monday afternoon and they told him he dose not work for them any more???? Its a long story, but needless to say we are back to square one. I wish it had something to do with pink or blue, but no such luck.

Hopefully not speaking to soon........

2008-12-31T12:02:00.001-08:00

more info to follow....................................

Christmas 2008

2008-12-30T13:49:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas everyone! I know I am a few days behind, but you know me! This year was a hard year for me. Matt went away to his dad's and it is so hard to send him away. His dad lives in Seattle. They have had so much snow this year I was not sure he was going to make it. His original flight was for the 24Th at 3:00 p.m. We got to the airport at 1:00, 35 minutes and 2 dollars later we were on our way out! There were weather delays in Seattle and they wouldn't even put him on the plane. We were rescheduled for the 7:30 flight. We arrived at 6 pm, and he finally got off the ground at 9:15. This time I had to pay 11 dollars to park. While I was waiting my wonderful husband and two little one's where at grandma house for a wonderful party.

(The boys in there Jammie's from grandma)

We had a great Christmas morning and the boys were so very happy! Matt called and said he got everything he had asked for.

Saturday we had a family Christmas party with my mom's side of the family. Her parents have been married for 63 years and have 5 children. Total family member's now are 86 and there were 76 at the party, it was wonderful!! We had lots of fun.

The video is really hard to hear. I am so happy to be part of such a wonderful family.

MyFaceLOL

2008-12-20T16:10:00.001-08:00

Click here to create your own video

Get To know my Christmas Style

2008-12-15T22:14:00.000-08:00

I saw this on Emily's Blog it looks fun so here goes.
1- Wrapping paper or gift bags?Wrapping paper
2-Real or artificial tree?Artificial(I have done the real, they die to quickly!)
3-When do you put up your tree?Almost always the day after Thanksgiving, but this year I was not with it. December 10
4-When do you take the Christmas tree down? Differs every year
5-Do you like eggnog? Love it, but has to have milk with it.
6-Favorite gift received as a child? My doll house
7- Hardest person to buy for? My parents!
8-Easiest person to buy for? My kids
9-Do you have a nativity scene? Yes a very little one, I need to watch for clearance!
10-Mail or Email Christmas cards? I guess if I did them, I would mail them.
11- Worst Christmas gift ever received? No such thing
12- Favorite Christmas movie? A Christmas Story (everyone tells us Matt looks like Ralph)
13-When do you start shopping for Christmas? All different times.
14-Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? I don't think so?
15-Favorite thing to eat at Christmas time? WOW to many things to pick from!
16-What color light on the tree? Multi
17- Favorite Christmas song? Jingle Bells.
18-Travel at Christmas or stay at home? Both
19-Can you name all of Santa's reindeer's? Yes
20-Angel on the tree top or a star? I have an Angel
21-Open the present Christmas Eve or Christmas Morning? Christmas Morning
22-Most annoying thing about this time of the year? The crazy shoppers
23-What theme or color are you using? Just Christmas
24-Favorite Christmas Dinner? Christmas Eve at my parents!
25-What do you want for Christmas this year? My family to be happy and together!

Cute Christmas Gifts

2008-12-15T12:14:00.000-08:00

Not to toot my own horn, but I made this really cute hat & scarf!! I babysit 2 little girls and I wanted to give them something for Christmas, and not spend alot of money. I had so much fun making them.

http://suzies-yarnie-stuff.blogspot.com/
This is the site where I got the pattern

The Tree

2008-12-13T07:55:00.000-08:00

we finally got it up!

Mason says.....

2008-11-26T07:24:00.001-08:00

So we are sitting eating breakfast and I say to Mason
Mom:
"Mason I sure hope you know that mommy loves you?"
Mason:
"I do, you know how much I love you?"
Mom:
"How much?"
Mason:
"I love you a million and a bunch!"

Potty Training

2008-11-04T08:34:00.001-08:00

Mason is potty trained!!! (at least in the day time) A few weeks ago I had the boys make a goal that they wanted to achieve. Mason said that he would stay dry in underwear for 7 days. His reward was to go to the donut shop and get 2 donuts!!! He did it!!! Now we are going to make a goal for night time!!!

Pumpking Carving Fun

2008-10-27T21:03:00.001-07:00

Tonight we had a great time carving our pumpkins! I have my nephew and niece's staying with me this week. They are all so creative!

What could you do with........

2008-10-23T21:32:00.000-07:00

OK, so I am making this up as I go. I was talking with a few people tonight and we were talking about how lazy our husbands are when it come to fixing something to eat when we ( the wife) are not home. So I had a thought. If you were given 5 items what could you make out of it. If any of your husbands are game, I want you to ask them what they would make with the same 5 items. I am going to ask mine tomorrow. OK, here are the 5 items.

1. Hamburger

2. Potatoes

3. Vegetables

4. Cream of Mushroom Soup

5. Cheese

OK, so I am sure this will be easy for most of you, but lets see how many creative recipes we can come up with. I cant wait to see what our husbands say :)

Tag on the 4th Picture

2008-10-19T18:41:00.000-07:00

I took the from Heidi's page

Here's how the game works: post the 4th picture from the 4th folder in your pictures. Way easy.

This is Marcus summer of 2007, we were outside playing around with the camera.

I tag everyone!

My Mason

2008-10-15T23:51:00.000-07:00

I am in the kitchen cleaning. I bought some new pink sponges. I am cleaning off the counter and Mason says "Mom, what is that?" I said "It's a sponge." and he said " No mom sponge's are yellow". I guess my kid watches spongebob just a little to much!

My Grandmother

2008-10-08T20:21:00.000-07:00

Grandma's Hugs Are Made Of Love!

Everything my grandma doesis something special made with love.

She takes time to add the extra touch that says, "I love you very much."

She fixes hurts with a kiss and smile and tells good stories grandma-style.

It's warm and cozy on her lap for secret telling or a nap.

And when I say my prayers at night I ask God to bless and hold her tight.

Cause when it comes to giving hugs my grandma's arms are filled with love!

~ Author Unknown ~

I love you so much Grandma xoxox

I like free things......

2008-10-01T22:05:00.000-07:00

I entered to win a free handbag http://www.handbagplanet.com/ go in and try!! I sure hope I win!
This is the one I want!! Its hour 6.

YearBook photo's

2008-09-23T19:06:00.000-07:00

I copied this from http://missynshawn.blogspot.com/ page. It is so much fun!

Have fun with it. http://www.yearbookyourself.com/

What my Kids think.

2008-09-19T20:41:00.000-07:00

I took this from Brandi's blog, I have seen a few time and have not taken the time to do it.

Matt's Answer
1. What does your mom always say to you? Listen

2. What make mom happy? When I listen

3. What makes mom sad? When I don't listen

4. How does mom make you laugh? By telling funny stuff

5. How old is mom? 33

6. How tall is mom? 5 foot 1

7. What does mom like to do? Go on the computer

8. What is mom's job? Baby sitting

9. What is mom's favorite food? Gum

10. How do you know mom loves you? Because you help me

Marcus's Answers

1. What does your mom always say to you? Be quiet

2. What makes mom happy? When I listen

3. What makes mom sad? When I am naughty

4. How does mom make you laugh? Tickling my back

5. How old is mom? 35

6. How tall is mom? 6 inches

7. What does mom like to do? Clean up the house

8. What is mom's job? Making sure I don't get in trouble

9. What is mom's favorite food? Pears, Peaches & Apples

10. How do you know mom loves you. By giving me hugs

Mason's Answers

1. What does your mom always say to you? Be quiet

2. What makes mom happy? When I listen

3. What makes mom sad? When i don't listen

4. How does mom make you laugh? Tickle my tummy

5. How old is mom? 3

6. How tall is mom? This tall

7. What does mom like to do? Clean up the house

8. What is mom's job? Watch TV

9. What is mom's favorite food? Mac & Cheese

10. How do you know mom love you. By listening.

OK, so now that I have asked all 3 boys the same question's, they know what makes mom happy how come they have such a hard time doing it!!!

I love you boys!

Much awaited........

2008-09-13T21:36:00.001-07:00

The first thing I need to say is "I love you so much Rick" It took alot of begging to get him to give me this video. Make sure you have your volume up.

Fun Tag!

2008-09-10T19:22:00.000-07:00

Fun Tag!
This tag I thought was funny and different! I found it on Missy's blog.

YOUR ROCK STAR NAME: (first pet & current car): Sheba Intrepid
YOUR ROCKSTAR TOUR NAME: (”The” + Your fav hobby/craft, fav weather) The Talking70's
YOUR GANGSTA NAME: (fav ice cream flavor, favorite cookie): Vanilla Chocolatechip
YOUR “FLY Guy/Girl” NAME: (first initial of first name, first three letters of your last name): E-Ter
YOUR DETECTIVE NAME: (favorite color, favorite animal): Pink Cow
YOUR SOAP OPERA NAME: (middle name, city where you were born): KaySalt Lake
YOUR STAR WARS NAME: (the first 3 letters of your last name, first 2 letters of your first): EkkTe
SUPERHERO NAME: (”The” + 2nd favorite color, favorite drink): The Green Pepsi
STRIPPER NAME: (the name of your favorite perfume/cologne/scent, favorite candy): Shania Sinckers
WITNESS PROTECTION NAME: (mother’s & father’s middle names): KathyEvan
ANCHOR NAME: (Your 5th grade teacher’s last name, a major city that starts with the same letter): Stone Scaramento (this is Rick's 5th grade teacher because I dont remember mine)
SPY NAME: (your favorite season/holiday, flower): Fall Sunflower
CARTOON NAME: (favorite fruit, article of clothing you’re wearing right now + “ie” or “y”): Strawberrie Jeanie

Short but Sweet!

2008-09-09T08:11:00.000-07:00

Last night Rick was able to come home. He was here for less than 12 hours but it was so wonderful. The boys are suppose to be in bed at 8:30, but because daddy was coming home they got to stay up. At 8:45 Mason is sitting by the front door looking out the window, Matt & Marcus are upstairs with some kind of spy gear binoculars, looking out the window for daddy. Marcus actually got into a argument with Matt saying he saw dad's truck, and Matt said he didn't. He was welcomed home with arms open wide. We got ready for bed and had family prayer, it so nice having him home. Then Mason told daddy he had a cold, and daddy asked if he wanted a blessing. I am so grateful for my husband and for the priesthood that he holds. I love you Rick!

Marcus Evan

2008-09-07T21:32:00.000-07:00

Marcus on his first day of school.

I just love these pictures. Jen took them and did a WONDERFUL job!! Thanks Sister Sabage :)

Matthew on the Bull

2008-08-27T21:11:00.000-07:00

Snowbird Outing

2008-08-27T20:39:00.000-07:00

I love this picture!

8-22-08
We spent the afternoon at snowbird. My neighbor works for a company where she has to plan all of the conference and the meetings, they use snowbird all the time. So every year they have an appreciation night for the planners. She was nice enough to invite us to go with her.
When we got there we went on the Alpine slide that was alot of fun, Matt was able to go by himself and I took Mason with me. Rick and Marcus went together. Then the kids climbed around on the jumpys. Matt and Marcus were able to do the rock wall. Marcus got up far. Then it was time for dinner. They had bratwurst, Roldan, German vegetable soup, steamed vegetables, and a really good apple strudel. We were so full we had to rest a while before going on any more rides. There was a mechanical bull and Matt was dying to go on it. He did really good, stayed on for almost a minute. Rick also decided to go on it!!! I took a video of him with his cell phone, and it is absolutely the funniest thing I have ever seen in my entire life, but he wont let me have it so I can post it on here. I have to keep asking and maybe he will give in (he, he). The night was winding down and we decided to go on the tram. WOW it was so beautiful at the top of the mountain. We were up 11,000 feet. You could see the Heber valley on one side and the Salt Lake on the other. We took lots of pictures and had a blast together as a family. One last thing, it was all free!!
This is at the top of the tram.

Marcus on the Alpine slide

Marcus and Mason being silly

"Don't you love what I have done with my hair?"

Matthew on the rock wall

Marcus getting a little extra help from the pretty lady.

Teeth

2008-08-21T15:36:00.000-07:00

Marcus lost his first tooth. It was loose for about 3 weeks. He told me that he would'nt let me pull it out. He wanted daddy to do it. On saturday the 16th we went into my mom and dad's and my little brother and his family were there. He let Uncle Trent pull out his tooth. He was so happy.

"Cheese"

Marcus and Uncle Trent (holding the tooth)

No more pink hair

2008-08-21T15:20:00.000-07:00

We got the pink hair problem taken care of. My neice wanted to stay blonde but everything we tried did not work. So she went brown. The pink went kind of an aburn color.

( she hates to have her picture taken)

Pink Hair???

2008-08-19T21:18:00.000-07:00

Ok, this an odd post but I need to know how the heck do you cover up pink hair??? My niece just moved back from Texas and her mom let her dye her blonde hair pink. We colored it blonde but it didn't cover it up. HELP!!! She is going into 7th grade and cant go to school with pink hair!!

Grandparents

2008-08-13T20:26:00.000-07:00

Today was such a good day. We spent the day with my wonderful grandparents. I am so grateful to still have them in our lives. I am grateful that my boys are able to get to spend time with them. They are going to be 85 years old this year. In the winter they go down to Beaver Dam Arizona, and then in the summer they go to their cabin up in Rockport. ( just past Park City). They have four wheelers and the kids were dying to ride them. Papa (that what the great grand kids call him) took them for a ride down to the mail box. Mason was able to drive. I asked him if he had to push any buttons? He said yes and I said what where they for, "One was to go fast, and the other was to go faster!" We played a game called "help your neighbor" its a really fun game. I didn't ever realize how much it helps kids with numbers. I will explain another time how you play the game.
Where they are located there is no land line for phones. They have a cell phone and they have such a hard time trying to use it. They have the volume as high as it can go and they still cant hear it ringing. So they put a tin pie plate on the counter and put the phone on it so that when it rings, maybe it will be a little louder. They are so very cute.

Marucs in the front yard

The boys out on the deck
Grandma (her hair up in rollers) Me and Mason
Grandpa, Marcus & Mason
Grandpa and I (Marcus took the pic)
Mason (another pic by Marcus)

Grandma really didn't want her pictures taken
Getting ready to go on a ride
"Hold on tight boys!"
Isn't that a beautiful view!

We love you Grandpa & Grandma

xoxoxox

2008-08-12T13:50:00.000-07:00

This is a video of the kids having a fun time playing with the Jenga blocks. We played the game a few times but they had a better time stacking them. Sorry there is no sound. One day I will have a better camera.

2008-08-10T20:19:00.001-07:00

What Teresa Means

You are a seeker. You often find yourself restless - and you have a lot of questions about life.
You tend to travel often, to fairly random locations. You're most comfortable when you're far away from home.
You are quite passionate and easily tempted. Your impulses sometimes get you into trouble.

You are friendly, charming, and warm. You get along with almost everyone.
You work hard not to rock the boat. Your easy going attitude brings people together.
At times, you can be a little flaky and irresponsible. But for the important things, you pull it together.

You are wild, crazy, and a huge rebel. You're always up to something.
You have a ton of energy, and most people can't handle you. You're very intense.
You definitely are a handful, and you're likely to get in trouble. But your kind of trouble is a lot of fun.

You are the total package - suave, sexy, smart, and strong.
You have the whole world under your spell, and you can influence almost everyone you know.
You don't always resist your urges to crush the weak. Just remember, they don't have as much going for them as you do.

You are usually the best at everything ... you strive for perfection.
You are confident, authoritative, and aggressive.
You have the classic "Type A" personality.

What's" Your Name's Hidden Meaning?

Lazy Day of Summer

2008-07-31T20:45:00.000-07:00

Today was a good day. We went to the park this morning for play group, for me that was fun but apparently for my 10 year old, he is to big to play at the park now. So I told him that if he cant play at the park, then he cant play video games anymore!! He didn't like that to much, but of course he still didn't get up and play. When we came home we went out and played in the pool. Mason was so cute jumping into the pool, I had to get it on video. ( sorry no sound). I cant believe that school starts in 21 days!!!

New Family Member

2008-07-28T22:04:00.001-07:00

Welcome to the family!! This is our new dog Jake. Rick and Matt picked him up in Missouri. It was a really sad place. There was a field full of pens and about 30 dogs were locked up. Jake just wanted to get out, so they saved him. Rick said it looked like they had been beaten. Jake is such a good little puppy. He rarely barks and he is very very lazy. He loves to sleep.

He loves to have his belly rubbed. The boys are doing really good with him. This morning Mason said to me,"mommy I will pick up the doggie poop outside!" I said to him if you want to help Matt that is wonderful. He came back inside and said, "Ewww I wont do that again!" He is so funny.

Daddy and Mason

2008-07-28T10:35:00.000-07:00

Mason: Dad you have hair on your face!
Daddy: Yes Mason those are wiskers.
Mason: **thinking**
Mason: The dog has wiskers....daddy your a dog!

Mommy: ** Laughing her head off **

Happy 24th of July

2008-07-24T20:00:00.000-07:00

Happy Pioneer Day!!!! We had a super time at the childrens parade. The kids had so much fun on the float "trailer". It was still really hot but we made it. Learned a few things that if we are still in charge next year to do different. ie water!!! Overall it was great fun and thanks to all who planned and made it happen.

Car fire!

2008-07-22T16:02:00.001-07:00

Here is a link to our fun from last weekend. Thanks to the neighbors who recorded it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_Fn3-tFp8A

Fire!!!!

2008-07-20T00:12:00.000-07:00

WOW, I have been trying to fall asleep, but it is not happening!!!

Today was a normal day for the most part. Spent the day at my mother-in-laws house and helped with a few things. She came over this afternoon and we were going to crochet, but she was pretty tired and decided to go home. It was about 6pm and I decided to go to Walmart to pick up a few scans of yarn to start on a new baby blanket for a dear friend. We came home had some dinner and went downstairs to watch a movie. Mason had fallen asleep, but of course Marcus was still awake. It was almost 10 and the phone rang. I thought it was Rick calling to say he was going to bed for the night. It was Lori and she said "go outside, go out your back door and see Heather. I could not imagine what was going on. There were a few people out on the back lawn. Then they said " Your car is on fire!!!!" I was like WHAT my car is on fire???? It was engulfed in flames atleast 6 feet in the air. Total panic!!!! How does a car just start on fire???? I call Rick totally paniced Marcus came out with me but Mason is still in the house. I ran back inside and got him outside and took him to the Kirby's. Thank you for that!!!!! The fire truck seemed to take forever to get here!!! I tried to call my mother-in-law and I cant get the call to go thru!! I kept saying where is the fire department!!!!! The windows start popping out, the tires start to pop, and I just kept thinking that the gas tank was going to explode!!! Finally the fire trucks show up. They hurry and put the fire out. My neighbors car was parked next to us and the doors and back bumper started to melt. Thank heavens it didn't blow up. By this time all the neighbors are outside to see what was going on. I am so very grateful and feel so very blessed that we are all OK. I want to tell everyone a BIG THANK YOU for your support. Like my mother-in-law said "You can always replace a car, but you cant replace your family." I have taken a few pictures, but going to take so many more tomorrow when we can see. Hopefully I can fall asleep soon.

This is the backseat where there was two car seats.

This is my neighbors car :(

I will add more pictures tomorrow. WOW so so very crazy!!!!

Marcus and Grasshoppers

2008-07-19T08:56:00.000-07:00

Marcus has developed a new love for grasshoppers!!! He loves to go outside and catch them with Addy. So today we are going over to Nana's and there are a TON of them at her house. I told him we could take a can with him and see how many he can catch for Addy. He was so excited. This is how the conversation went.

Mom: I have a can with a lid on it, I will put some holes in it and you can bring them home with us.
Marcus: A lid, great then I can just open it and catch them in the can.
Mom: But then you will let the others ones out, you need to catch them with your hands.
Marcus: But I dont like them in my hands.
Mom: "Big smile on face"
Marcus: Oh mom maybe I can wear some "Glubes" and then I can catch him!!
Mom: Yes son we will get you some "Glubes"

I am so happy that he likes to play with bugs. Thanks Addy for helping him.

(note: I HATE them) :)

All About I

2008-07-17T21:24:00.000-07:00

I think: Way to much sometimes.
I know: That I am a Child of God
I want: To be pregnant
I have: the best husband in the world!!!
I wish: for a new car/van!
I hate: Creepy, crawly things!
I miss: My hunny!!! I hope we can see each other soon
I fear: not being a good parent
I smell: my clean sheets
I crave: Pepsi
I search: for my childrens shoes way to much
I wonder: how much longer I have to wait to become pregnant :(
I regret: nothing!, my motto everything happens for a reason.
I love: everyone
I care: That my family is happy and taken care of.
I always: tell my kids to LISTEN!
I am not: perfet
I believe: in myself
I dance: When I hear good news!
I sing: In the car with my boys
I don't always: Eat healthy food
I write: not as much as I should, I need to get a new Journal
I loose: My cell phone all the time, I have to call it from home and search the house for it.
I win: Not much!
I never: drink anything diet
I listen: to my children
I can usually be found: At home
I am scared: of bad people
I need: To find a way to lose some weight
I am happy about: My life
I tag: EVERYONE

Summertime fun and Baking

2008-07-14T09:30:00.000-07:00

This last weekend we went and spent the night at my brother's house in WVC. We had a ton of fun they have a swimming pool.

Marcus loves the water and it took me forever to get him out of the water. Mason is not to sure of it yet, but I think its because he cant reach the bottom of the pool.

That same day (friday) our ward had an assignment at the Pasta Plant. When I was a teenager my mom and dad's ward went there all the time and I loved to go and serve. It was alot of fun and I am looking forward to go back many more times.

My girlfriend who I have know since I moved to Tooele had her 40th Birthday on friday. We went over to her home on sunday for dinner and I made her a cake! It was so much fun. I really enjoy making cakes and I am having fun much making new creations. Her son is turning 12 on the 14th of August and I am going to be making him a cake with his favorite football team colors on it. Here are a few pictures. Have a good day.

4th of July

2008-07-12T12:34:00.000-07:00

I guess I am a little slow at posting, but hey I am doing it! We had a great time at the parade. Nana's and Uncle Jason went with us. My favorite part is when the Jet's go over. The boys really liked the horses. Marcus wants to run in the parade next year. Lets see if mommy can get in shape to do it with him :)

Dad and Matt were still in town, but they had to wait in the semi to see if they got a load :(. When we got home we had a BBQ with some of our family and that was a lot of fun. We went down to Deseret Peak to watch the fireworks. I love to lay out on the lawn and watch them. I think this was the first year that all 3 boys were happy to see them. No crying!!

I love this picture of Marcus and Mason. It makes me see that they can really be good friends. Happy 4th of July everyone!!!

Mason and his Duck

2008-06-25T15:31:00.001-07:00

I have not been very good at blogging lately,but I could not pass up this cute little story about Mason. Two nights ago he was so sad that he could not find his ducky. He told me that he had gone downstairs and got the scissors and cut him up!! I said no you didn't his stitching just came undone. I told him that we would take him to the "Animal Doctor" and get him fixed. He was crying so hard I could not help but laugh. He was in his bed and holding his duck up in the air and said " I will never forget you!" It put a smile on my face and when we said night time prayers we blessed ducky that he would be better soon, and that made him happy.

So night two comes along and he had to go to bed a little eairler and everyone else because for some reason he was cracky. So I tucked him into bed and read him two books and gave him a kiss and hug. About 5 minutes later he was crying again becuase he could not find his ducky. I asked him where he had it last. He said it was in his room but now it was gone. The last I had seen it was downstairs on the main floor. I told him not to worry mommy would go find him. I went down and for the life of me could not find it. Matt, Marcus and myself looked EVERYWHERE. In the garage, in the backyard and we could not find the ducky. Mason was hysterical by this point. I said to myself what could have happend to it??? About 10 minutes later, Marcus went back to there room and found ducky under Mason's pillow!!! I think I need to find a few more ducks for back up. :)

Time

2008-06-09T21:23:00.000-07:00

So what do you do with your time when you seem to have so much of it?? Rick went back to being a "Longhual Driver". He left last Sunday and I all of a sudden have so much time on my hands. Now don't take it the wrong way or anything, I love him so very much. It just seems that when he is not home I guess I make the time to do things that need to get done. If that makes any sense at all. So I am glad last week is over so very busy with 2 birthdays right in a row. I have added a few pictures of some of the things that I have done since Rick hit the road.
Along with making my boys cakes last week, I have a dear sweat neighbor who was having a birthday so I made her a cake as well. I love to bake and come up with new ideas.

I had a ton of fun.
I also planted a garden. Not a very big one, but none the less its in the ground. I put in 3 tomato plants, a cucumber and a squash. I hope that they grow well. I just need to remember to water them. With all of this rain I have not had to. So here is a picture of my beautiful garden.

I have a sister in law who was moving and getting rid of ALOT of things. It was great because I was able to redo my entire eating area. I got a new kitchen table with a leaf in it WOW, we can now all fit comfortably around the table. Then my mother in law had given her a hutch because she didn't have the space to put, so now I have it. It is a very beautiful piece of furniture.
Last but not least we had a family reunion yesterday. We went to Ogden, that is where my dad's side of the family lives. We talked for a bit and then had a nice dinner. The park that we were at had a very large step hill, and the kids thought it would be really fun to roll down the hill. I have to video's but I thought I would only put this one. Pay really close attention towards the end when Matt knock my niece down, and she lands right on his chest. It was really funny to see it happen but then after I felt bad because it took the wind right out of him. But I told him that I am going to send it to AFV and maybe we can win lots of $$$. He smiled at that idea.

Thanks to Lori for teaching my how to put pictures where I wanted them. :)

Marcus turns 5

2008-06-03T19:52:00.000-07:00

So here I am again today wishing Marcus a Happy 5 Birthday. Yes my two oldest boys are 5 years and 1 day apart. I have to have children c-section, and the soonest the doctor would take him was June 2. I wanted my children to have their own special day. So today Marcus got to pick what we had for breakfast and he wanted to go have donuts. Then today was the 1st PTA movie so we saw "Hoot". Then we came home and I made his cake. So much fun.

2008-06-02T22:59:00.000-07:00

Happy 10 Birthday Matthew
Its hard to imagine that 10 years ago today my "little" Matthew was born. He is such a wonderful son and I am so very proud of him. Matthew has expericenced so many more things in life than children his age. I sometimes wish they can all stay little.
I spent the day making birthday cakes and it was fun. We had a family party on Saturday so that Rick could be home with us. We met all of my family at Golden Coral for dinner, it was lots of fun. Matthew was able to pick what we had for breakfast this morning. We had waffels and sasuage. Matthew's grandparents came out and took him to dinner and to hit a bucket of ball at the golf course. I am so happy to be your mom Matt.

I love you.

2008-05-29T20:09:00.000-07:00

You Are Mulan!

Strong and spirited. You're no one's girly girl; actually you are very determined person with a strong sense of self. Never let go of that! The only thing that equals your sense of self is your family, but the traditions of society can always be bent to protect something or someone you love.

Which Disney Princess Are You?

Laundry

2008-05-29T16:37:00.000-07:00

Ok, so I dont know about the rest of you, but I HATE laundry. Moving into the town house didnt help the matter much either. We all live on the top floor and the washer and dryer are all the way downstairs. So I have to do 2 flights of stairs to bring down the dirty and 2 to bring up the clean. Needless to say it never seems to be done!!! I am very proud to say that besides the clothes we all have on, the last load is in the dryer!! YIPPPEEEE. I have to enjoy it for the few hours that it is done all the way.

Well tomorrow marks the first day of "Summer Vacation". I have two kids that I am watching and we sat down today and set up a schedule to follow to maybe help the days go by a little easier. I have to try and find some fun craft things to do. We are going to go to every park in Tooele once a week. We are doing the PTA movies thing so that is going to help. The problem that I am finding is the age difference. If anyone has any ideas I would love to hear them.

Update on Hot Dogs

2008-05-28T20:35:00.000-07:00

So tonight I could not think of what to make for dinner, so Mason looked in the cupboard and said "lets have Chilli" well what goes with Chilli? Hot Dogs and I said to myself it will be ok........Well I cut them up into very very small pieces and tried to eat it. But it got the best of me and my nerves took over and I could NOT eat them. Hot dogs are such a staple in our home that I thought I needed to just try it again but I could not. I guess we will have to wait for another day.

Backyard BBQ

2008-05-28T10:15:00.000-07:00

I love this time of year. It is so nice to take out the BBQ and cook up some hotdogs and have a yummy simple dinner. WELLLL as of last night we will NOT be doing that again for a really long time.

What is a foreign body of the throat?
Foreign objects can become stuck in either the trachea (wind pipe) or the esophagus ( tunnel in which food passes into the stomach). In either case, the person's ability to breathe properly can be seriously impaired. Insufficient chewing, and drinking excessive amounts of alcohol with eating can lead to a blocked esophagus. In children, objects such as peanuts, beans or seeds can block either of these important tubes.

So this is the paper that they gave ME at the ER last night after I checked myself in. Yes I had a stupid hot dog stuck in my throat. Now we had just sat down to eat dinner and I took one bite!!! yes just one bite and started to choke!!! Rick helped by hitting me on the back and it all came back, so we thought. I could talk and breath but I could not swallow anything!! Including my own saliva. We called over to the doctors office and they said you need to go to the ER because you might exasperate. I was NOT going to go. But the more I tried to make it go down, the worse it got. So we went over and they gave me an IV with some meds to relaxe my muscles and hopefully that would help it go down. That was not working so they told me that they were going to need put me out and take me to the OR and be scoped!!!! HOLY COW all because of a stupid hot dog!!! The nurse came in to check my vital signs and it all of sudden felt different. I said " I think that it passed" so the doctor had me try to drink some soda and it went down. Then they had me eat a soda cracker and drink more soda and if it went down ok they would release me. YEAH I didnt have to go to the OR.

On a better note Matt had his "Dance Festival" today and it was so much fun. His grade danced the Virgina Reel. Every one had a really good time.

Goals for the next year

2008-05-14T11:51:00.000-07:00

Well I think I am going to start a new thing, and every year on my birthday set new goals for the next year. A few things I really want to do is change my weight. I went shopping last night to spend my birthday money, and it was really sad I had to go up two sizes!!!! Now dont get me wrong, I am not unhappy with who I am, I just want to slim down. I went to bed last night with the idea of getting up and walking before Rick went to work, but it didnt happen. I did walk the kids to school, but I need to do more. I just have to find a way to motivate myself?? Any ideas?

A few other things, I want to get better at studing the scriptures. I want to learn more of the stories about the people. I want to work on my food storage. I want to work on my 72 Hours kits. I guess I have a few things to do.

Scary Movie???

2008-05-02T07:18:00.000-07:00

Ok, so we bought a new movie yesterday. My husband and I were trying to decide if it would be to "scary" for the boys to watch. I remember when it came out it was very scary for me, and also for my husband. So we agreed to let the boys try and watch it. Now I can just imagine you are all thinking what movie could I be talking about right? Yes the movie was Gremlins. The boys laughed their heads off they were not scared at all. I guess technology has sure changed
( ok so I tryed to put a youtube or just a a pic of the movie but I cannot figure out how to do it???)

They didnt pick me!!

2008-04-30T10:01:00.001-07:00

I am home!!! I went to Jury Duty today and there was about 45 people to pick from and they only needed 8. So now I am back at home with my wonderful children!

Jury Duty

2008-04-29T15:13:00.000-07:00

OH MAN!!!! I have to do jury duty tomorrow. I am so not looking forward to it. Do you think if I take my crochet they will tell my that my hook could be used as a weapon??? I guess I just need to take some goods books to read :(. I am hoping that when I show up they will say "Thanks but no thanks" I could only hope.

mood: so so

Sunshine

2008-04-28T14:19:00.000-07:00

I am so happy that it is finally getting warm!!! The boys love playing outside. I just have to say how cute my Marcus is. He wanted his little friend Benji to come out and play, but Benji could not fine his shoes so he could not come out. Marucs ran upstairs and found another pair of flips flops and asked if he could let Benji wear them so he can play. He has such a big heart, and I love him so very much.

Our Family

2008-04-27T19:32:00.000-07:00

Rick and I were married Feb 22, 2007 and became a blended family of 8!!! I have 3 boys Matthew who is almost 10, Marcus who is almost 5, and Mason who just turned 3. Rick has Tyler who will be 10 in June, Hannah who just turned 5, and Isaac who will be 3 in May. I guess we could be called "The Brady Bunch"