Smile and Be Happy

This was copied from my brother's blog.

The Big Yellow Slide

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

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

New but Old Pictures of Katelyn

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

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

What a Great Man

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Our little Princess

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

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

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

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

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

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.