Brunner and Company

Smile and Be Happy

2009-09-16T08:06:00.000-07:00

This was copied from my brother's blog.

The Big Yellow Slide

2009-09-13T15:23:00.001-07:00

The fair wouldn't be the fair without the big yellow slide for the boys in the family. I decided a few years ago it's not for me-when it bruised my behind for a month. Nate got scared the first time down. So JT lucked out and got to go down quite a bit.

First Day of School

2009-08-17T15:29:00.000-07:00

The boys both started school and are enjoying their teachers and new friends. JT started 2nd grade and Nate started pre-school. When I took Nate to school later that morning I told him I was going to take his picture too. He said "take a picture by a tree?" He wants to be just like JT. They love school and Katelyn and I love a little GDO.

Yellowstone

2009-07-20T21:07:00.000-07:00

New but Old Pictures of Katelyn

2009-07-12T15:29:00.000-07:00

Here are some pictures of Katelyn and I with my Grandma Davis. This was actually taken at Easter, so it's not a new picture. But I thought I better post it. And the first picture of Katelyn is around when she first started smiling a lot or maybe giggling at that point- on Easter also. She is growing up way too fast. Her newest thing is to use my hair to hold on--she doesn't trust her mom. And she is sleeping in her own room. Not a big deal for me and DJ--she slept great before in her bassinet. She is also eating her toes which are a real delicacy. She is 5 months tomorrow.

Our Girl

2009-02-19T20:53:00.000-08:00

Here are some pics of our baby girl. She was born February 13th and came fast and furious. I missed the epidural but at least we made it to the hospital and both of us are doing well. She was our biggest baby weighing in at 9 pounds. Big chunk of burning love. She's adorable and it was all worth it. Her big brothers and daddy love her too.

Our Newest Addition to the Family

2009-02-19T20:50:00.000-08:00

What a Great Man

2008-12-02T20:30:00.000-08:00

One of my favorite General Conference talks this last October was Elder Wirthlins talk about learning to laugh, seeking for the eternities, and the rule of compensation. He stated "The Lord compensates the faithful for every loss. That which is taken away from those who love the Lord will be added unto them in His own way. While it may not come at the time we desire, the faithful will know that every tear today will eventually be returned a hundredfold with tears of rejoicing and gratitude." I really enjoyed this talk and am sad to see Elder Wirthlin pass away, but I know he is with his wife in a grand place. May his family be blessed.

I Know a Few Languages

2008-11-30T09:53:00.000-08:00

The other day when I was on the phone with my mom, my wonderful son JT was driving me crazy. I'm sure I'm not the only mom that this happens to, but every time I get on the phone my children either suddenly need me or they want to make loud noises to annoy me. Well, JT comes over and turns this loud toy on right by my other ear. I got annoyed and said "Don't do that." It was then that I realized that all I had been saying all afternoon is "Don't do that", "Stop that," "No," or "Not now." I proceeded to tell my mom that this is the only language I know anymore. My son who was listening pipes in-- "Mom, you know a little bit of Spanish. Tell me if you know what I'm saying. I want some agua." My mom and I were laughing so hard. Even if I was annoyed --he sure makes me laugh at times.

Our Recent Purchase

2008-11-30T09:44:00.000-08:00

So heres our most recent purchase--well, besides a home and all the other stuff that goes with that. My boys got to watch our new piano delivered to our home yesterday. They were so excited and played their own little songs. I'm finding out that I'm going to need some furniture in that room very soon-so the sound doesn't echo so much.

Annual Turkey Bowl

2008-11-27T22:00:00.000-08:00

Heres another turkey bowl and we only came away with a few minor injuries. Donovan smashed his ring finger and could barely get his ring off a few hours later. The poor thing had to use my lotion to get it off (I think that was the worst part) Actually, it was all black and blue and slightly swollen. No fun without some pain

Our New House

2008-11-07T22:00:00.000-08:00

Here's the new house my boys inherited with our new home. They love it of course and so do I. Because for a few more warm days they can go outside and play and not get too bored.

Fun Halloween Lunch

2008-10-31T22:00:00.000-07:00

These were fun. My boys made these hotdogs wrapped in rhodes roll dough. We took a rhodes roll for each hot dog and let it thaw and then the kids rolled it into a long snake and wrapped it around the hot dog. We stuck a stick in the hotdog and cooked for 20-30 minutes. Nate couldn't quite get the idea of the long snake. So he decided the real way to make this lunch, was to just put individual pieces around the hot dog. It did turn out and he loved it just the same.

Pumpkin Carving

2008-10-27T22:00:00.000-07:00

Heres the mess and all the fun that my boys just love.

Our little Princess

2008-10-26T22:00:00.000-07:00

While we were at my nephews birthday party my little nieces decided to dress Nate up as a princess. For some reason he doesn't look that happy.

Pumpkin Picking Time

2008-10-26T14:31:00.001-07:00

Last week we went to the pumpkin patch or Engh nursery. This has kind of become a tradition every year now- thanks to Grandma Brunner. I think we will still be coming to Sandy every year even though we will soon be in South Jordan. They have a bunch of fun things for the kids. They have a pirate ship, a hay maze, and a lot of picture spots. The kids love going in their halloween costumes. This year JT is batman, Nate is Tiger, Donovan is Donovan and I am the prego.

Prince Charming- Naughty or Nice

2008-10-09T16:46:00.000-07:00

So tonight I was playing some Disney songs on the piano with my boys. After playing "Some day my prince will come." I asked JT if thats how he's going to be to his wife someday--blow a kiss or two. He said "What do you mean? Prince Charming is mean." Ohhh, that's right. My sons don't watch much of Cindrella, but they have watched Shrek 1, Shrek 2, and Shrek 3. I guess I will have to teach them how to be a nice prince--especially since they will be getting a little sister.

Our All American Girl

2008-09-29T21:20:00.000-07:00

Yes that's right. The ultrasound shocked us today and told us we are having a girl. We are so excited and JT will finally get his little sister he has wanted. She is due February 20th. New little girl, soon to be new home. Yikes, we might need some donations.

JT Starts Piano Lessons

2008-09-29T21:14:00.000-07:00

JT started piano lessons this month and he is enjoying it so far. I, on the other hand, am wondering what I was thinking. First grade is different than kindergarten. There is too much to do. All I do now is help JT practice piano, do homework with JT, and run JT to and from soccer, school, and piano lessons, and whatever else. Oh, thats right, I'm a mom. That's what moms do.

Of course the first time Grandma and Papa called from Michigan--he had to play all--yes all, of his new songs. Hope it wasn't too boring for our missionaries.

A Little Millcreek Picnic with the Fam

2008-09-29T21:05:00.000-07:00

A couple weeks ago we relaxed with my family in Millcreek Canyon. JT and Nate love the mountains--so they were lovin it. My family all brought up their own little home made hobo dinners and Donovan and I walk in with our KFC. We gobble our dinner down and then watch and smell the aroma from their home made dinners-wishing we had somehow made time to make one too. Next time. The kids got to roast marshmallows and eat smores. Yum! So did I.

You're How Old?

2008-09-29T20:54:00.000-07:00

Donovan had his 35th birthday this month. We went up to Snowbird and ate dinner at the Sunflower and took a ride up on the tram. It was a fun date. I recommend it. We both had never been on the tram before. I'm not much of a skiier anymore--plus I would ski at Alta anyways. The pictures don't do it justice, but the sunset was gorgeous. Just a tad windy when we got to the top, but gorgeous. We could see the Great Salt Lake and Heber Valley. And we got there right when the sun was going down. Happy Birthday Sweetie!

Fun Labor Day Weekend

2008-09-01T20:08:00.000-07:00

My sister Jen planned a cool cabin trip to Bear Lake this last weekend. We had so much fun. Who knew a family this size could have so much fun and laugh so hard. Most of us were not familiar with Bear Lake including myself. I've just heard how cold and blue the water is, but that it's a beautiful place. And that it is.

Here is a picture of JT and I in the Minnetonka Cave. Wow, that thing is long, dark, and cold.

Here is a picture of "Jong E Fong Fong" and "Jong Tong" outside the cave. Thanks to Taylor we learned a new language this weekend and got in a good laugh.

And here is a picture of my hubby and my two sweet boys who had a blast. Maybe they didn't get enough sleep and ate way too many treats, and were just a tad awnry by the last day. But I know they had fun with their cousins in the mountains playing at the lake. They got the best of both worlds. And by the way, on the way home I did hear a "Thanks Mom and Dad for taking me to Bear Lake."

Bear Lake

2008-09-01T20:02:00.000-07:00

Here are some Bear Lake pictures of the boys. I think they had fun.

Can I have a "Pickle" with that "Sand"wich???

2008-09-01T19:46:00.000-07:00

Nate somehow kept getting sand in his mouth and in his eyes. As soon as I would clean him up and wipe out his mouth, he would come back again with sand in his face. Maybe he was hungry.

Oops! Blaine got his van stuck in the sand. Thank goodness someone kind enough on the beach lent the boys a shovel. Soon he was on his way. Of course my sister couldn't even look at the van stuck in the sand. She stayed down by the water and contemplated the punishment her husband was going to receive. Actually, she's not like that at all. I'm glad the van is running.

JT Starts First Grade

2008-09-01T19:40:00.000-07:00

Last week JT started his first day of first grade. His teacher is Mrs. Prescott. And can I just say she seems like a pretty awesome teacher. She is so cute with the kids and very attentive to JT. This picture was taken at the end of school. Wow, he's in school for the whole day. Nate and I are by ourselves now.

Let The Games Begin

2008-08-08T21:56:00.001-07:00

Wow what a show Bejing put on tonight. I was impressed by all the small details each person put into the show. My favorite story of the 9 year old boy that walked with the Chinese athletes. For those that missed the opening ceremonies. This 9 year old boy was a hero in that 20 of his 30 classmates died in the earthquake, and he was one of ten that made it out of the rubble. When he escaped the rubble--he went back in to try and rescue two of his classmates. When asked why he went back in to help his classmates, he said "I had to, I was the hall monitor, it was my responsibility." Stories like this remind me why we should be like unto a child. What a touching story.

Bedtime Stories

2008-08-07T10:27:00.000-07:00

I try to read to my children at night. Well, this particular night Nate put his ears--I guess so he could listen really well. I thought it is was cute.

24th of July

2008-08-07T10:17:00.000-07:00

On the 24th of July we ended up going to Cottonwood Heights. I must say it was fun. We will probably be there next year. They had all sorts of things. At least 10 bounce houses, face painting, pie throwing, dunking booth, food, free watermelon and great fireworks. And it wasn't nearly as crowded as Liberty Park is. The first picture shows JT on top of an army hummer. The next picture is Nate on a "vroom, vroom" Although I'm not sure he was sure of the cop next to him. He loves bikes--of any kind. But especially "vroom vrooms." The last is both of them sliding down a bounce house. They love those. Hope your 24th was a good one too.

JT's Surprise

2008-08-07T09:57:00.000-07:00

This summer JT took a summer class called Bright Ideas put on by Alpine School District and BYU students. At the end of the class they did a program for parents. When it was time for JT's class to perform I couldn't find JT. I thought he had gone to the bathroom and was going to miss his class performance. They started singing a song that goes to the tune of "pop goes the weasel." All of the sudden JT pops out of the box at the end of the song. Oh, there he is. Little stinker.

Garbage Anyone???

2008-07-03T20:46:00.000-07:00

Wow! This is disgusting. Why would anyone do that? Oh, that's right, it's a practical joke. No one really wants to eat garbage.

This book is for every child

2008-07-01T11:40:00.000-07:00

JT got this book for his birthday yesterday from my mom. It is the cutest book. Every child young and old should have this book. Of course, like my sister Jen, I couldn't read it without crying. I've only read it 3-4 times since last night.

He's how old???

2008-07-01T11:28:00.000-07:00

So he turned six yesterday. And I know it was six years ago I held my baby for the first time wondering what next. This love I felt from the first minute of life has only grown. And the most precious and cutest things come out of this little mouth. I think God puts those words there--for us mothers who need it most.

Jungle Jims

2008-07-01T11:17:00.000-07:00

Wow! That was easy. Take your child to Jungle Jims which was all his idea. They provide the pizza, drinks, and cake. And of course all the fun your child can ever dream of. No real planning on my part. I just sit back and relax--or chase my two year old around.

Someone turned 2

2008-06-17T08:37:00.001-07:00

Nate turned two and we all went to Red Robin to celebrate. It was also my brothers birthday. I think he is a little older than two now. ha, ha
Nate's cake was a construction site. He had diggers, dumptrucks and cranes. Thanks Dad!
This present from Grandma and Papa was almost as big as him.. It was a bubble lawnmower.

One of his favorites was his long needed dyson vacuum. Hopefully he won't keep getting into mom's vacuum anymore.

Times Are A Changin

2008-06-03T12:47:00.000-07:00

Today I picked JT up from kindergarten for the last time. I watched as all of the kids gave high fives to Mrs. Bond. After JT started walking towards me, then he ran back to Mrs. Bond to give her a hug. Okay, tear jerker for me. As I drove away, I realized how fast this year went, and how fast JT is growing up. I know it's not the last time I will have a kindergartener, but I'm realizing that time is going quickly. I hope that I am doing my best as a parent to teach him before it's too late.

JT's Prayer

2008-05-27T21:50:00.000-07:00

So tonight when I was putting JT to bed, he made me promise that I wouldn't laugh at his prayer. I'm thinking, that's an easy promise. And why would I laugh at his prayer. That would be inappropriate and rude. Well, during the prayer he blessed that he could go to Sweet Tomatoes for lunch tomorrow. He said his prayer so quietly that I could barely hear him. So, during the prayer I'm thinking did he just say Sweet Tomatoes? After I figured out what he had said (of course after the prayer) I broke my promise and started laughing hysterically. Whoops! I just think it's funny that he would be thinking about lunch and Sweet Tomatoes in his prayers. Silly guy.

Can I have some Elmo please???

2008-05-26T08:58:00.001-07:00

Nate learned two more words today-one of which my sister will love hearing. He's been saying "Elmo" this last weekend and I just figured out what he's trying to say. This morning when I asked him what he wanted for breakfast he started saying "Elmo" and getting really excited and ran to the pantry and pulled out the oatmeal. Oatmeal = Elmo. (My sister hates oatmeal by the way) And then I asked him if he wanted an orange and he said apple. Cool. My son is not going to be mute and we will eventually understand him.

Mother's Day B-Ball

2008-05-22T13:44:00.000-07:00

All the guys playing basketball at Mom's house. Of course, Donovan had the most rebounds. Did you see air Jordan or I mean air Josh.

Are you hungry???

2008-05-22T13:40:00.001-07:00

I'm not sure if Nate was hungry or just proving a point. But here he is eating his flip flop and really stressing his brother out because "he might get sick."

Ready, Set, Blast Off...

2008-05-22T13:32:00.000-07:00

Okay, so this picture isn't that great to see the people underneath. But wow, these rockets are huge. I couldn't even get the whole thing in the picture.

Golden Spike

2008-05-22T13:17:00.000-07:00

Did you know that this is the most famous picture in America's history? Okay, well maybe not this exact picture. But the most famous picture in America's history was taken on May 10, 1869 when the Central and the Union joined their tracks. The boys and I tagged along with Donovan the last couple of days. He had a business project in Tremonton. Yes, sounds boring, but the hotel had a pool. And if the hotel has a pool it's a vacation for the kids. We visited the Golden Spike Railway as you can see. And JT absolutely loved it. Why hadn't I thought to take him there before. He only sleeps, breaths, and eats trains. We also visited ATK and saw the rockets that NASA has used. Cool! They are quite large and impressive. JT loved this little get away. Nate on the other hand loved the swimming pools and the "bubbles" of the hot tub. I know we only let him go in for a few moments. But he loved it. He didn't mind that the water was hotter than hot.

My Rollercoaster Week

2008-05-17T08:01:00.000-07:00

My week has been somewhat of a hard one. Nothing particularly bad has happened. Just the womanly rollercoaster. When I was walking JT home from school, he said "Mom, yesterday you weren't in a good mood, and today you are. How can you be so happy so fast? " Good observation son. One of which he will have a lifetime to figure out. A midwife I work with told me that the worst 5-7 years of her life was menopause. (not that I'm there, thankgoodness) She said it was like going through puberty all over again. She said you lose all sense of self and who you are. I am not looking forward to that. I thought I had it bad now. I just hope that in 10 years they have all the kinks worked out with hormone replacement therapy. Because my family probably won't live through that. So, anyways to cheer up my week and possibly yours, I'm posting a few cute clean jokes. Read on.... Oh by the way, no pictures today, because I have lost or possibly thrown my battery charger away on my camera. Way to go Katherine!!!

Adam was walking outside of the Garden of Eden with Cane and Abel when the boys were young. Cane and Abel looked into the garden and viewed waterfalls, lovely birds, lush forests and fruit trees bending over because of the large amounts of fruit on them. Then they took a long look at where they lived at. It was dry, dusty with weeds and sickly-looking trees. "Daddy? Why don't we live in there instead of out here?" they asked innocently. Adam said, "Well sons. Eve and I use to live in there at one time. But your mother ate us out of house and home."

At a friend's wedding, everything went smoothly until it was time for the flower girl and her young escort to come down the aisle. The boy stopped at every pew, growling at the guests. When asked afterward why he behaved so badly, he explained, "I was just trying to be a good ring bear."

If it's true that girls are inclined to marry men like their fathers, it is understandable why so many mothers cry so much at weddings

When Suzy got home, she told her dad that she got a 100 in school. Her dad told her to sit down and tell him all about it. She said, "Well, I got a 20 in math, a 30 in science, and a 50 in spelling! Two kids were trying to figure out what game to play. One said, "Let's play doctor." "Good idea." said the other. "You operate, and I'll sue." I guess you can get too health conscious. My wife and I don't have a lot of "junk food" in the house. Upon eating a snack of some munchies or other my Grandson asked what vitamins they had in them. I told him I doubted there were any at all. He replied wide-eyed, "You mean these are just for fun ?" A kindergarten teacher asked, "What is the shape of the earth ?" One lil' girl spoke up: "According to my Daddy -- terrible!" Trying to come to the aid of his Father, who was stopped by an officer for speeding, the lil' tyke piped up, "Yeah? Well, if we were speeding, so were you !"

After putting her children to bed, a mother changed into old slacks and a droopy blouse and proceeded to wash her hair. As she heard the children getting more and more rambunctious, her patience grew thin. At last she threw a towel around her head and stormed into their room, putting them back to bed with stern warnings. As she left the room, she heard her three-year-old say with a trembling voice, "Who was that?"

When I Grow Up...

2008-04-13T13:45:00.001-07:00

This last week JT told me that when he grows up things are going to be different in his family. He said his family is going to be opposite of ours. I asked him how.

JT - "I'm going to stay home with my kids while my wife goes to work."

Mom- "Oh, so are you going to cook the dinners and do the housework?"

JT- "Well, I could probably call my wife and see when she is cooking dinner so I can come home to help her."

Mom- "Where are you going to be?"

JT- "I'm going to take my kids all the fun places that I've been."

And I'm thinking "where has this child been?"

Easter Egg Hunt

2008-04-05T22:42:00.000-07:00

That Michigan Easter bunny sure does know how to do an egg hunt. She was pretty generous with the treats!

Park time in Michigan

2008-04-05T22:39:00.000-07:00

Brrrr.. The park was fun in Michigan but you do need some gloves to keep your fingers warm. Grandma lended hers to Nate while he was swinging. I'm not sure if he was entertained more with the gloves or the actual swinging. Probably both.

Easter with Grandma and Papa

2008-04-05T22:28:00.000-07:00

We went to visit Grandma and Papa over spring break. It was a delight for us to see them again. We colored eggs and the Easter bunny came to their home! Nate warmed right up to them since he was only 8 months old when he last saw them.

Easter Sunday

2008-03-24T15:15:00.000-07:00

After I got the news Sunday of the sudden passing of my cousins 5 year old son, I have become aware of so many blessings in relation to Easter and the sacrifice of Christ for us. The most important blessings being first and foremost the atonement and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The second being the happiness and blessing my children are in my life. I know that we can always be together, that our family doesn't stop once we leave earth. I am so thankful for my children and my husband. It's hard for me to even imagine the pain my cousin must be feeling and my heart goes out to her. The rest of the day I watched my children and was more aware of their every move and cute gestures. My children are a precious gift from above and I am so thankful for them.

Rascal Flatts

2008-03-14T12:28:00.000-07:00

So Donovan took me to Rascal Flatts last weekend for my birthday. I think that was the best date this year. I also think Donovan was thinking I was just a little wild. I love their music and it was way fun. Towards the end they played their song"He ain't the Leavin kind." At the end of the song they showed video clip of gravesides with flags. Then they turned the lights on and 10-20 military men were standing there. Wow, everyone got up and applauded. I began to think about this girl in our ward who is now pregnant with her third and her husband is gone serving our country. What a sacrifice and I appreciate it soooo much. I am so thankful for my freedoms and safety.

One funny part about the concert was leaving. We got on trax to get back to our car downtown. Everyone that was on trax had just come from the concert. One of the last songs was "Life is a Highway." Everyone was singing that song outloud on the trax train. We were all laughing and had a blast. JT would have loved being on that train with everyone singing his favorite song.

Baby Bear

2008-03-14T12:09:00.000-07:00

The boys went to Sportman Warehouse to see the baby bear brought from yellowstone. They got to hold it and get their picture taken with it. Nate didn't really know what to think. I don't think he really likes anything that looks like a baby. He gets jealous real easy.

This is Fun!

2008-03-14T12:06:00.000-07:00

It might be cold, and there might be snow on parts of the driveway (although you can't see it in this picture.) But we don't care. These kids are anxious to be outside, come spring or not.

Zoo Funnies

2008-03-14T11:58:00.001-07:00

So I was a little picture happy at the zoo last week. Nate and JT haven't been for a year or so. After lunch, Nate saw a bench and went and climbed up on it. I told JT to go and sit next to him so I could get a cute picture of the both of them. As soon as JT sat down, Nate climbed off the bench, and I asked him to get back up (why bother-he never listens to me). Then JT says "Mom, it's just a bench."

When we went to go see the black bears we couldn't see them. I said "I guess the black bears are hiding." Then this girl who was probably four turned around and said "They're habernating." Like, don't you know that bears "habernate?" Her mom turned around and was laughing. I guess it's just me that thinks winter is over.... or should be.

Zoo Lunch

2008-03-14T11:43:00.000-07:00

So when we got to the the zoo, the first thing JT wanted to do was go on a train ride. But can you guess what he wanted to do next? Of course, eat lunch. I've determined that my boys have endless pits to which they think they always need to eat. And Nate is worse than JT. He ate his whole corndog and started downing his fries--before I decided enough is enough for someone 20 months of age. I know how big that stomach is, and it's not that big. JT got this cute alligator squirt bottle with his favorite -rootbeer.

Momma and Baby

2008-03-14T11:39:00.000-07:00

I took the boys to Hogle zoo last week and we got to see the new baby giraffe. I was able to capture this cool picture of the both of them together in the sunlight. Nate and JT loved the giraffes. Nate kept yelling through the fence--"hi, hi!" and waving his hands.

Twilight Mom

2008-03-01T09:15:00.000-08:00

Okay, so I've been totally useless this last week. Can you imagine why??? Yep, you're right. I got stuck reading the best books ever--or the cheesiest books ever. But I still love them and would read them over and over again. With all the vampires, wherewolves, and romance and all. After hearing the girls at work rave about Twilight I thought I would give it a try and I bought it on Amazon back in September. I read the first 100 pages... too boring for me. But last week decided to pick it up and finish it even if it killed me. I'm not going to waste my money. I got to page 200 and couldn't put it down. I needed the sequel and the sequel after that. Now I need the sequel coming in August. I've already preordered it. Better yet, they are making Twilight into a movie. It comes out December 12th. And you better believe it, I will be the first in line. I was thinking I was crazy-especially when I had to go to the young adult section in the library. But then I didn't feel so crazy when I figured out I'm not the only one who is so into these books. I thought it was my little secret besides work friends. To find out all of my friends have read these books too. Thanks a lot. Would you let me know when good things like this come a long a little sooner?
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My Birthday

2008-03-01T08:44:00.000-08:00

Well, it's happening. I'm suddenly going down hill. Heidi was right. After 30, our bodies age quicker than ever. This last year, I've noticed gray hairs I've never had before, more excuses to not exercize, junk food never tasted so good, and I think I'm losing my mind at times. At that, it was a great day and I enjoyed being with my family.

Look Mom!

2008-03-01T08:37:00.000-08:00

Yep, it happened. The first tooth is now expelled, and behind it grows a tooth the size of two baby teeth. While in sacrament meeting on Sunday JT told me he was going to pull his loose tooth out. I told him it wasn't a good time. So, when we got home he was able to pull it out. Good job JT! The tooth fairy brought him a dollar and JT asked why did the tooth fairy only bring me a dollar? Oh, great!

What happened to the pizza?

2008-03-01T08:36:00.000-08:00

This is what happens to the food when I go to work and Donovan is left to cook. Actually he is a great cook and the pizza actually was good, but it looked a little strange.

JT's Work of Art

2008-03-01T08:29:00.000-08:00

JT won a reflection contest a school this last fall. The theme was "I can make a difference by..." JT painted a picture of himself helping his dad rake leaves. He painted leaves of all sorts of colors. The big brown thing in the middle is the rake.

Klippel What???

2008-02-17T23:22:00.000-08:00

What was suppose to be a normal 18 month check up with a new pediatrician turned into a diagnosis for Nate. We found out at after a couple of x-rays and a CT scan that Nate has a rare congenital syndrome called Klippel-Feil Syndrome. Basically he has 3 cervical vertabrae that are fused. He doesn't have any of the other problems that this syndrome comes with. Thank goodness. But the neurosurgeon is going to check up on him yearly to make sure his neck doesn't get worse--or he will be having surgery to stabilize his neck to his head. Hopefully that will never happen and it shouldn't. I geuss my children aren't perfect after all.

Yummy Blue Bunny

2008-02-17T23:06:00.000-08:00

While in St. George with my sister we met up with my cousins and my aunt and uncle at the Blue Bunny ice cream parlor. It was yummy. My cousins also brought few of their children which I haven't seen in a long time. It's fun to see how much their kids look and act like them.

Lazy Boys

2008-01-30T21:39:00.000-08:00

I love my boys on a lazy Saturday morn.

Great hide-out

2008-01-30T21:34:00.000-08:00

JT owes his momma for helping him make this one. He was a little disappointed that it wasn't large enought for daddy to stand inside it.

Oh, were you talking to me?

2008-01-23T09:27:00.000-08:00

I can't hear you. . . . This is our new way of dealing with family arguments. Actually it's Donovan's humor. JT was having an argument with his dad and didn't want to listen to him anymore. JT asked if he could have my earplugs and I said sure. So as I was trying to put earplugs in JT's ears, Donovan left and came back with these red ear thingy's on his ears. I'm not sure what it is called. Noise reducers?? Everyone was laughing so hard and it was so funny. Nate even had to try them on.

JT at the piano

2008-01-04T12:47:00.000-08:00

Future John Schmidt. We can hope.

JJ and Taylor

2008-01-04T12:43:00.000-08:00

The next American idols!

Grammie and Grandpa Wolf

2008-01-04T12:42:00.000-08:00

Look at these two lovebirds on a lovely Christmas morning.

Santa and JT

2008-01-04T12:37:00.000-08:00

JT and Nate got a special treat. Santa came to our house on the 23rd of December and gave them both a candycane. JT reminded us that we forgot to look for the reindeer after Santa left.

2008-01-04T12:27:00.000-08:00

JT got a cool keyboard from Grandpa and Grandma Davis. This is probably his favorite! Maybe we will have to start some piano lessons. It also came with a microphone and he enjoys turning it on to give his mother orders when she hasn't been listening.

JT got a pirate's ship and pirates from Grandma and Papa. He can play with this for hours.

Nate's Christmas toys

2008-01-04T12:13:00.000-08:00

Nate got a horse for Christmas and loves it. He got on and started petting it's mane.

Nate also got this cool chair. He sits down on the chair and the book next to him reads and sings to him. I guess I've got 2 extra minutes in the day now where Nate might not need my constant supervision and attention. yahoo!

Christmas Eve

2007-12-24T21:05:00.000-08:00

Okay, so I just put JT to bed and he said the cutest thing I'd like to share. He said " I wish tonight were tomorrow and tomorrow was tonight." Isn't that how life truly is. I'm always hoping and wishing for the future and then once today is past I yearn for the good memories of yesterday. I love this age. Santa, all I'd like for Christmas if for my boy to stay young forever. I hope you all have a wonderful day tomorrow.

Christmas Tree

2007-12-21T16:50:00.000-08:00

Cute boys in front of the Christmas tree.

My babydoll

2007-12-21T16:44:00.000-08:00

Look at the curls, cause now there gone. Nate got a haircut and doesn't have his curls anymore. Well they are growing back as we speak. But he's not a baby anymore.

Love this new coat Mom

2007-12-21T16:39:00.000-08:00

Thanks Mom! I love my new coat. Can we go somewheere? When Nate tried his new coat on he went right for the door and wanted to go outside.

Mary and Joseph

2007-12-21T16:25:00.000-08:00

JT was Joseph and Olivia was Mary in the Davis Nativity play.

Let It Snow

2007-12-21T15:47:00.001-08:00

Brrrr This snow is so cold. but oh so fun to play in. We have had so much snow this winter. I'm not sure if it's just the difference of living in Sandy verses Murray but we've been getting feet instead of inches this December. The kids decided to go out and try to make a snowman but found it was just like trying to make a snowman with powdered sugar. JT really liked sleigh riding from the top of the backyard though. Nate didn't really last long especially after the face plant in the snow.

I love this time of year

2007-11-07T15:50:00.000-08:00

This is the best time of year. Pretty colors and nice weather. Not too hot and usually not too cold. JT loves playing in the leaves as you can tell. Now that Halloween is over, JT is wondering when we will be putting up Thanksgiving and Christmas decor.

Watch out! An elephant escaped from the zoo. And he's on the move! Nate loved his costume and was very social every time we put it on him.

This donut looks so good, I just can't seem to get a hold of it.

JT loved his ghost costume but really liked these teeth he got at the primary party.

Grandma's birthday party was a hit! Everyone dressed up and had a good time.

Even Bart Simpson showed up.

Brunner and Company

2007-11-07T09:23:00.001-08:00

We have sure been enjoying this nice fall weather and the great colors. I can't believe it is that time of year again. This year has gone so fast. I just got back from my first parent teacher conference. And so far so good. Hope it stays that way. JT is doing well in school and enjoys it. Nate is wild and I'm considering checking him into the zoo. He probably would do well with the monkeys since he can't seem to get enough bananas in his diet. Donovan and I are doing well too. He gets to go to Florida for his job this weekend and I get to hold the fort down as usual. We are enjoying living in our in laws home since it is bigger, but are looking forward to finding a home of our own next year. We would like to stay in the same area. I love living by my mom and I really like Peruvian Park Elementary. It's a great school and neighborhood. Well, I hope all is well for you and yours and may the season start out great!