New Addition

My sister, Christine, just had a baby boy this morning. A healthy 6lb. baby boy. We are so excited to have a cousin for Benton to play with. She was induced a week early. Last night around midnight the labor began. Christine decided it was time to go to the hospital at 5:00am. Upon arrival she learned she was already at an "8" and little baby Weston was born two hours later. Everything went smoothly and there was no tearing so recovery will be a breeze.

Congratulations Christine!

We Are a Family

I found this old picture of Christine (sis) with baby Syd, me with baby Alex, and Erica (cousin) with baby Mae. We were all at Sara's (cousin) wedding. I love that we all have babies together. We used to play school, college, house and pregnant ("P") together and now we have gotten to actually live it! I love my family. Sara and Beth...we need a picture with you and your cute babies.

art project

I couldn't stop laughing. The eye holes are the BEST part. I love your mask Tori. I love how you want to wear it EVERYWHERE we go. I love your creativity. Kindergarten is the BEST!

pretty in pink

Yesterday we had our weekly ballet class. By pure chance everyone was wearing pink. I had to snap a picture. It was too cute. We were sadly missing Alex, Maddie, Vanessa and Stephanie in this photo. Till next week.

benton's first haircut

cookie dough

While I was making a healthy lunch for my family I put Benton in the high chair with some shredded wheat cereal. My back was to him and I was thinking..."wow, that cereal is really holding him over." It wasn't until I turned around that I realized Alex had slipped him some cookie dough...NO complaints from Benton!

Seasons Come and Seasons Go

I LOVE the fall. I only wish we had the beautiful colors of Utah in the fall. It is time to bring out the cinnamon candles, hot chocolate, sweatshirts and soup. Time to make way for Halloween, and Thanksgiving. It's the MOST wonderful time of the year.

memories.my.mother.

Sundays are a day to catch-up and visit with family. I was able to visit with my mom and reminisce....

Mustard- Mom took us to a baseball game and during the 5th inning my mom got a little excited (with loaded hot dog in one hand). She started jumping up and down and soon the mustard from her hot dog slipped down onto the back of the women sitting in front of us...with a WHITE silk shirt on!!! Instead of recognizing the situation Mom pretended it wasn't her, however she was the ONLY one with a hot dog in her hand and directly behind the "victim". The women was NOT happy.

Uhaul- My mom was driving a uhaul (all by herself) from AZ to UT. On the way she decided to stop and buy a hamburger. She attempted to drive-thru only to discover the top of the uhaul was scraping the top of the drive-thru. To rectify the situation she threw the truck in reverse and was "outta there" leaving behind a damaged entrance to BurgerKing.

Shopping-Once mom bought a TON of groceries. While checking out she paid for the food and was handed her receipt. She took her change and receipt and walked out of the store...leaving all the groceries behind while double checking her receipt to make sure she wasn't over charged for anything!

Love you MOM! Life is always INTERESTING with you around.

alex's favorite dress

Should I hide it...burn it...give it away...she tries to wear it EVERYDAY! If she isn't wearing it first thing in the morning, she'll have it on before the day is over. Some how...some way!

love.you.to.death.

Tori is so sweet to Baby Benton. She loves him and kisses him and makes him laugh (until he cries). All of this affection is recieved well until the love'n doesn't STOP.

I know Tori is just being a good big sister but now whenever she aproaches...Benton SCREAMS. Just wait until Benton is BIGGER than Tori. Then we will see who likes receiving the "Loves."

It's raining...it's pouring...

modesty

Thank you Erica for reminding me that we need to have a FHE lesson on modesty. Alex (3) has decided my lingerie is the most beautiful dress-up she has ever seen. I then decided I'd better hide those articles of clothing. It didn't take her long before she found where they were hidden and had assembled a new outfit. She was so proud of her new beautiful clothes that she had to show Daddy. He freaked out...until she ran outside...then I freaked out!

brides

Me in my wedding gown.

Tori in my wedding gown.

Alex in my wedding gown.

I used to dress up in my mom's wedding gown all the time. I am so glad that I kept my dress so my girls can do the same. When I chose my dress I wanted something simple and timeless so if one of my daughters wanted to wear it they could and it wouldn't be too out-dated. I can't believe I already have two beautiful daughters. I guess I'd better start saving for their weddings. HA.

Hair Do or Hair Don't

I asked my sweet little girls if they would play with my hair. I love having my hair brushed or played with. Alex was so excited to "do Mommy's hair." As she started to brush my hair I entered a trance like state, enjoying every minute of it until there was a knock at the door. I jumped up and ran my fingers thru my hair only to discover that some white, thick, creamy substance was throughout the top of my hair.

Come to find out...Alex found a tube of diaper rash cream on the couch and thought it was hair cream. Viola...Mommy's new hair do. Now I have greasy, matted hair that will need several shampoos to get clean!

Tag

Did You Know........

Did you know tag…

My favorite color is...Red and black (my wedding colors...classic)

My favorite dessert is...Better Than Sex Cake

My favorite Sunday CD is...anything classical

My favorite anytime CD right now is...Rachel's mix tape

My favorite show is...SoYouThinkYouCanDance or Man vs. Wild

My favorite place to be is...on vacation

NightMy favorite holiday is...Thanksgiving and Halloween (great food...no "presents" pressure)

My least favorite thing to do is...sweep/mop

My least favorite thing to wear is...anything past layer two!

My least favorite place to be is...Walmart in Provo or El Paso.

My secret obsession right now is...texting, blogging, anything "hi-tech"

I miss...good chocolate, pavement, malls

I have been terrible at keeping in touch with...my distant cousins

I have not seen.. my husband dance

I have the sweetest...children (depends on the day)

At night I...can't wait to relax and watch TV.

I hate... whenever we are late!

I will be sad when...I can no longer fight gravity.

I look forward to the day that I will...get some plastic surgery (j/k)

I love...Being a mom, wife, teacher, friend

I tag....Christine H., Erica S., Sara J., Beth T.

ballet

Class is back in session at Ms. BJ's Ballet Studio. I can't tell if being the teacher to my daughters is going to be useful or not. Class usually starts out just fine until daughter A or daughter B gets some "constructive criticism" or not enough praise. Then a pout sessions begins or a tantrum followed by a door slamming or a dramatic sprawl across the floor, blocking any other dancers from passing. Yes, this is usually how class goes for me and my daughters.

Oh the joys of motherhood/teaching.

Onto another year of blissful ballet classes.