look what i can do!!!!

I made Josh promise me that he would not let Ella walk while I was at girls camp. He promised to push her down if she tried:O) Apparently he carried her LOTS while I was gone so that he could keep his promise but when I got home he put her down and she walked about 6 steps to me. Yes... I cried!

my baby is growing up too fast!!

10 things you might not know about me...

I know I should be blogging about all the things my cute family has been up to since I am WAY far behind but .... I think I will just do a quick answer to a tag I got from my super cute sister-in-law, Car Car and hopefully get updated after Girls camp!!!

SO.. 10 things you may or may not know about me in random order

1. I am totally scared of the dark. Yes, it is true I sleep with a night light and I have passed this to my little people. We have a small army of night lights at our house, just in case one dies in the night!
2. I pretty much love shoes. No matter what I eat they always fit.
3. Don't ever try to touch my feet! I HATE feet! I do not like people touching my feet and I certainly wont touch yours. I had a pedicure once and it was pretty much a nightmare!
4. I am addicted to gum. I always have some. It has to be either green or blue that's it.
5. I go down the laundry detergent isle every time I am at the grocery store even if I don't need any detergent. I LOVE it!!! It smells so yummy that it is like my own little reward for going to Walmart. Try it. You will LOVE it!
6. My favorite chore is vacuuming. I would vacuum more than once a day if I could. Part of me wishes my carpet was the kind that left lines where you vacuumed but then I would always be after the kids to not walk on the carpet and nobody wants to live with a mom who wont let you walk on the carpet:O)
7. I was a nail bitter from the time I was about 4 until about 3 years ago. Now that my friends, is a long time!!! Plus SICK!!!
8. I lOVE to read. I read everyday and would secretly like to write a book one day. (shh don't tell anyone)
9. I buy my bras in the little girls section. Yep that is where they sell ALMOST A size. This is good for two reasons. First it is cheaper. Second I get to buy the biggest size they carry:O)
10. I make my new years resolutions in April. I really don't like the months of Jan-Mar. It is cold, ugly and there is never enough sun. So I figure why make it worse by making new years resolutions that I know I will not do? I find that I do much better if I just wait until spring.

So there you have it!

If you would like to do this tag feel free! It's fun:O)

to my BFF...

whose husband left today for a tour of duty. Thank you for your service so that we can all enjoy living in a free country. We recognize the sacrifices made by you and your sweet family on our behalf. You will be in our prayers.

We love you!

FATHERS DAY INTERVIEW!

I asked the kids a few questions about Josh and these were their answers:


What is Daddy's favorite color? Purple (Mckena) Red (Preston)
What is his favorite food? hamburgers (McKena) Baked potatoes (Abbie & Preston)
Favorite treat? Chick -o- sticks (Abbie) Butterfingers (Preston)
What does Daddy do for fun? WRESTLE!!!! (EVERYONE)
What does Daddy do for work? the chief that fixes things (Mckena) the chief of social studies;) (Preston)
What is he really good at? biking (Preston) fixing stuff (Mckena)
What do you love the most about Daddy? that he is fun and nice (Preston) that he cares about me (Abbie) That he lets me sleep by him when I have a bad dream ( Mckena)

Thanks for being there for all the memorable experiences,

for showing us just how important we really are,

teaching us all the necessary things in life,

and for always sharing everything! You are the best Dad and we LOVE you!

FATHERS DAY!!

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY JOSH!

Fathers day at our house was awesome! Josh actually slept in until 8 which if you know Josh this NEVER happens. The kids and I got up and started on all the food assignments for family get together and the homemade fathers day cards. When Josh got up he was showered with lots of hug and kisses from this biggest fans!

After church we headed to Pappys for our first stop and had our own version of Cafe Rio Salad. YUMMY! Josh however had HIS favorite dessert (Gary's dessert AKA- better than S-X) first then dinner. After all it is fathers day right?
(love this picture of Josh and his Dad)

Then to see my Dad and have more yummy desserts!:O)

I should have asked my dad to move out of the construction area for the photo:O) but it's a cute one anyway!
HAPPY FATHERS DAY! WE LOVE YOU!

To all the Nay Sayers... the Debate is over!

So, as we were watching the Lehi Horse Parade (which I am sure Pam will post about later), Pam reminds me that this August we will celebrate our 15th Wedding Anniversary. Whoa!! That went quick - I think that it is my turn to plan our anniversary this year (Any ideas?).


This post is not about Pam but for all her family and friends that say our kids look like her. Don't get me wrong, Pam is beautiful and our kids (especially our girls) look like her - thank goodness for them. Here are some pictures of me as a child and I think you will see some similarities... you decide?



First, the crazzzy Dutch Boy Hair? Oh, did I forget to mention a binky??


Second, the 70's background and clothing??





Third, always eating, wanting to eat, or chewing on something - Mom Give me some Cake!!!
Where is that guy - that man guy... he always gives me CAKE!!!


AND Finally, you will no longer wonders where Ella gets the big blue eyes and slobber?



Like I said the debate is over. If you need more proof... I can pull more picture and add others of Preston, Abbie, and Mckena.

cake bar date night

DISCLAIMER:

this super fun yummy treat was not my idea. totally stole the idea from kellie's blog!

THANKS!

for family date night we had a cake bar! the kids thought it was awesome!

#1 pick out your cake mix and stuff to add into your cake!

(we picked marshmallows and chocolate chips)

#2 in a microwavable bowl mix 1/2 cup cake mix and 1/3 cup h20 and mix.

don't forget to add in anything you think would be yummy!

#3 pop it in the microwave for 90 or so sec. and let cool

#4 frost and sprinkle

#5 shove it in your face as fast as humanly possible

#6 super happy little people who think mom is great:O)

p.s. request for next time nuts, coconut, and m&m's!