Finding Joy In Our Journey

I love these Kids!!!

2012-01-22T20:55:00.000-08:00

I love these cute kids and Im a super bad blogger so I picked a picture of each kiddo so everyone can see how big they are getting.

Brandon wearing daddys hat in december
Zachary and his best buddy Braden in november when baby hudson was born.

Trevor in november getting an award.

Katelynn in november getting an award.

Yesterday and Today

2011-12-10T21:22:00.000-08:00

So yesterday I was thinking it has been way to long since I have blogged. The kids and I love looking back at all the old post so I need to get on it. So a new goal is to blog 2-4 time a month. I can do this. *Yesterday Trevor James cut his own hair. He said he wanted to be so handsome and make me proud. So I wasn't very proud. Needless to say all the boys got hair cuts today.
*Today Jim has 3 more days of his long 2 weeks away in China. Super Excited Mommy.
*Everyday Brandon is in love with trains. He is so cute. I remember Trevor loving the trains. Trevor and Brandon will play trains together and its so sweet.
*Everyday Zachary loves Lightning Mcqueen. Its all he talks about.
*Today we were kinda lazy and made sugar cookies and watched Santa Clusas 2.
*Today I also bought my ticket to las Vegas. I get to go with Jim in Jan. He has to go for work and my mom is going to keep the kiddos. I'm super excited.
*The day before Yesterday. Brandy called and we meet her and the girls in Nampa at a fun kids place. The kids played and had a great time. Then we went and eat at olive garden and went and looked at toys at target. It was lots of fun.
*Today and Yesterday Brandon has been on strike going to bed at night. He is playing with a bag of diapers while I type.
*Today I got to talk to my sweet grandma Green on the phone. She called she was a little lonely. I'm so blessed to have her in my life and my kids. I love her so much and want her to move closer.
*Tonight I'm very ready for bed. Goodnight

1st Day of School

2011-08-24T13:52:00.000-07:00

Crazy Saturaday!!

2011-08-19T23:17:00.000-07:00

Last Saturday Jim went fishing and the kids and I stayed home. Just hanging out. About 4pm Katelynn's throat started to bleed (alot). I had her drink ice cold water and put ice on her throat. We got it to stop bleed for about 20 mins then it started again and we couldn't get it to stop. So I called the on call doc and he said we needed to get to the ER now. So we got in the car and went to Ontario. Carlon came right over and keep the boys for me. Katelynn was not doing good on the way over. Throwing up alot and blood everywhere. When we got there, there wasn't a doc that could cotteries her throat and the on call doc wanted her in Boise ASAP. There was a wreck on the freeway so we had to take a helicopter ride (Life Flight). About 20mins after getting to boise she was in surgery. The doctor said he found 3 spots that needed his help. During call this we couldn't get ahold of Jim. He was still fishing. Katelynn and I stayed the night in st als that night. We got to her room about 10:30 and Jim called about 10:40. Nana, Papa, Ken and Ashley meet us at the hosp. It was wonderful to have them there while Katelynn was in surgery. Other family wanted to come over also but I said we would be ok. Katelynn and I were very blessed this day in many ways and I know we were watched over and protected.

Seaside, Oregon.

2011-07-07T14:50:00.000-07:00

Katelynn and I got to go to Seaside Oregon for the Miss Oregon Pageant. We got to ride and stay with Tonia and Lizzy. We left Sunday June 26 and came home Sunday July 3. Katelynn was pick to go and represent Malheur county as there Princess. We had things to do starting Tuesday Thur Saturday. We were busy girls but there was lots of time for the beach, playing and shopping. I rained on us a few days but we didn't let it stop us from having fun. We bought umbrellas. This was a wonderful experience for the both of us. We got to meet alot of amazing people. About Wed Katelynn was ready to go home, she was missing her brothers and daddy. A BIG thanks to Jim, Nana and Grandma for all the help with the boys while we were gone. Enjoy the pictures.

Her first sea shell.LOVING the water. In her clothes.

The water was SOOOOO cold.

Tonia and Lizzy.One of those rainy days shopping. Trying on fun hats.These fun Shark pictures are for Trevor

More fun in the sun and sand with her new bucket.

Her sign at her station in the dressing room.

Getting shashed by Miss Oregon 2011 and Princess 2010

All the princess. You cant see Katelynns head but shes by Miss Oregon.

Miss Malheur County Shelbi and Katelynn. Katelynn loves this girl.

We rented this bike to ride around town. It was lots of fun but a SUPER BIG workout. The girls loved it.

Just like sisters all week.

The amazing sunsets we got to see.

The girls on our walk seeing sunsets.

Having fun on one of those rainy days.

Wednesday night before the show.

Katelynn and Miss Oregon 2010

Flying her new kite.

I was eating a snack and this sea gull wanted it so I through my sandal at it and I was waiting for it to fly off with my sandal.

Thursday Nights show

Friday we got to go to the Seaside Aquarium for free with all the princesses. Wasn't sure we were going to make it cause it was at 9am and my little princess likes to sleep in and stay up late.

Cannon Beach.

Friday Nights show. I got a little to much sun that day on my face.

Katelynn and her friend Bella

Saturday before the parade practicing there dance for that night on stage.

Miss Oregon at the start of the parade.

Miss Shebli looking as cute as ever

Loving the attention

Miss Malheur County's Outstanding Teen Makenna and Katelynn

Miss Oregon and Katelynn again.

The beach was very bare all week but not on saturday.

Katelynn and Lizzy

Miss Shebli giving Katelynn a little treat.

We love Seaside Oregon alot. I hope to take the whole family on vacation there someday.

Oregon Zoo

2011-07-07T13:23:00.000-07:00

Katelynn and I got to go to the Oregon Zoo in Portland. We went to Seaside, OR for the Miss Oregon and we stop by the zoo on our way there. It was great. Seaside pictures to come. The only bad part about the zoo was that Katelynn was SUPER excited to see the Cheetah and the Cheetah exhibit was CLOSED. So no Cheetah for us. Also the Wolf exhibit was closed. We still had lots of fun.

Being a bear.
Being an eagle.

Watching the Otters play. Really cute.

Kinda fun they had a farm in part of the zoo. Katelynn still loved it even though we can see that stuff at home.

Being another animal. A loin.

Schools out!!!

2011-06-01T21:21:00.000-07:00

SCHOOLS OUT FOR SUMMER!!! WE are sooooo excited. Yellowstone for 1 week, Sea Side for 1 week, McCall for 2 weeks and Tonsils out in Aug for Katelynn Dawn. Also swimming, movies, bowling, reading, sleeping in (maybe), parks, bounce houses, friends, family and food. We LOVE SUMMER!!! We have lots of fun planned and are so excited to just hang out together. Enjoy your summer everyone!

Brandon April 9th

2011-05-20T12:08:00.000-07:00

So I took a few pictures of Brandon cause I thought I didnt have many pictures of him. He is so cute and getting so big. Today his is birthday. The BIG 1. Pictures of the party will come soon. We love you Brandon Scott!!!

Glory Hole Trip

2011-05-20T08:56:00.000-07:00

We went like 2 months ago. I'm just a little slow. I love family time together.

Lucky getting Katelynn

2011-04-21T19:37:00.000-07:00

Family Drive to Leslie's Gulch (my favorite place)

2011-04-19T13:27:00.000-07:00

They all love throwing rocks in the water with there daddy.

Trevor that to get the biggest rock for daddy to throw.

Mountain Goats can you find them???

So pretty.

Miss Malhuer County Padgent

2011-04-19T12:59:00.000-07:00

Katelynn Dawn got her name drawn so her and I get to go to sea side OR the last week in june to the Miss OR padgent. It is going to be so fun.

2011-03-09T14:35:00.000-08:00

Sleepy Baby

Boys watching Lighten McQueen together!

what makes me smile today!!!

2011-01-29T18:56:00.000-08:00

Brandon when you ask him if hes ready for bed and he shakes his head no to you. Super funny.

Katelynn combing her hair every 10 mins.

Trevor wanting to watch sharks, snakes or lizard movies all day long.

Zachary being funny all the time. He is so much like his daddy.

Having a lazy movie day with my family.

Cast for Christmas!!!

2011-01-01T22:06:00.000-08:00

Things that make me smile today!

2010-12-14T11:54:00.000-08:00

Having 2 sick days will all my kids. I love hearing them play and laughing together.

Decorating the Christmas tree last night together.
Watching Jim pack in our super super large tree.

The sweet smell of our Christmas tree.

The kids asking every minute if they can put presents under the tree and Katelynn asking if she can help wrap everyone elses presents. (and she wont tell)=) I know better than that!!

Zachary saying "mommy potty. You come help"

Trevor asking if we can put up more and more Christmas decorations. We don't have many more.

Brandon laughing in the mornings.

Looking outside and still seeing snow.

A super warm firer place.

Wanting Christmas cookies and candy. Telling my self I don't need it and I don't have time to make it.

Zachary trying to be funny teasing us that we are babies.

Just being us.

We love snow!!!

2010-12-04T15:39:00.000-08:00

This is what we woke up to wednesday morning at 7am and then it snowed and whole nother in but no picture. It was a snow day for all No School and No Work for daddy. It was a super day. Jim and the big kids played in the snow for over 2 full hours. We had lunch and all 6 of us took a nap. It was wonderful. I love snow days and my family!!!

Halloween Fun!!!

2010-11-04T19:47:00.000-07:00

We went to a small pumpkin patch then we carvered pumpkins Monday for family night. Trevor keep saying he was curving his pumpkins. Super funny. Then Friday we went trick or treating to the local businesses and to the ward trunk or treat. The weather was wonderful. So we had a few costumes of Mr. Zachary but when it was time to get them on he wanted none of them. He wanted to be a airplane. Will the only thing I could throw together in 15 mins was an airplane shirt and a toy airplane. He was super happy with it.

Trevor a power rancher, Brandon a giraffe and Zachary a airplane.

Katelynn a cheetah.

Cute girl.

Nana helping.

Our master pieces. Katelynn a wolf, Trevor a spider and Zachary a ghost.

Trying to be a pumpkin.

Eating the cookie dough out of the bowl.

Happy Birthday Trevor James

2010-10-21T20:00:00.001-07:00

I cant download pictures tonight so I will do it tomorrow. Happy birthday Trevor James. We love you.

Brandon eats rice

2010-09-26T20:53:00.000-07:00

Brandon started rice cereal. He loves it and eats it really well. He is 4 months old already and growing. He loves: his brothers & sister ALOT, smiling, eating, his bounce (bouncing himself with his left leg. super cute), being carried and did I mention his brothers and sister. He doesnt like: THE CAR at all or the bottle. We love you Brandon Scott !!!

Katelynn got her ears pierced

2010-09-26T20:41:00.000-07:00

She was sooooooo brave. NO CRYING even. She loves them. Sorry the camera died so no after picture. My little girl is growing up. Love you Katelynn.

First Day of School 2010

2010-09-26T20:21:00.001-07:00

Katelynn started first grade with Mrs. Siddoway and Trevor has 1 more year of preschool. He has a late birthday. They both were so excited. When I dropped off Trevor at preschool and only had 2 kids in my car I was a little sad. But I do enjoy my time with my little boys. My kiddos are grow so fast. I love you kids.

Trip to Edan, Idaho

2010-09-26T20:08:00.000-07:00

So we went to Edan for a big birthday party for grandpa green. Mom, the kids and I. We had a great time. We got to see lots and lots of family on grandpa's side that we haven't seen in a super long time. I didn't even take any picture we were having so much fun just hanging out and talking. We also stayed in a hotel and we had to swim of course. So here are some pictures. Mom was nice and didn't make me get in she did. I love going on little trips with mom and the kids and I think she does to. I know that she sleeps really good when she comes home cause my kids are super busy. Happy birthday grandpa green. We love you.

Welcome Baby Jackson!!!

2010-09-26T19:54:00.000-07:00

Ok so I'm alittle slow on the blogging. Sorry. Baby Jackson was born on July 30th. After a very long labor and a c section later he was born. Healthy and happy. We got to see him a few weeks after he was born so we didn't get him sick. Brandon and Jackson are 2 months a part. Im sooooo excited that are little boys get to grow up together. We are so glad that he is here and cant believe that he is already 2 months old. Congrats Jess and Mark!!! Love you guys

My Birthday Surprise!!!

2010-09-15T12:46:00.000-07:00

I had a super birthday. Jim was gone on business in new york. OK a smaller town by new york but he got to go to new york. Anyways I called my mom the night before and asked if she wanted to come home with me. (I was over at Amy's helping her pack) So mom did. On my big day it was crazy like it always is with 4 kids. Brandon had a doc apt, and Zachary got an ear infection, need milk, meds and a few other things. Mom wanted to take us all swimming but no swimming for Zachary and his ears. So mom took the big two swimming at 6. I got lots of phone calls, Jim had these beautiful flowers delivered to me and lots of visitors. About 7 I was out side getting something and I see moms car driving up the drive way. Will mom did bring her car she road with me. It was Rick, Jess and Ryan. With pizza, presents and flowers. I was SOOOOO surprised. I LOVED it. It really made my day so special. I have the best family. Love you guys!!

Trevor caught a BUG

My kids LOVE cool whip.

4th of July Weekend Fun

2010-07-10T20:53:00.000-07:00

We had sooo much fun and a very busy weekend. First Friday Katelynn danced in the park. Saturday Jim sang in the park. Sunday was the 4th of July parade. Monday we went to the lake for some boat time. Tuesday we went to Strawberry mountain. pictures coming soon. I love spending time with my family. It truly is the BEST!!!

Loving the show.

They all love animals sooooo much. And want a pet sooooo bad. I dont have time to take care of a pet I have 4 kids and a husband,

Park time.

Cute 4th of July outfit. Thanks to Jessica Haitt.

Alittle to much shampoo

Brandon's Blessing

2010-07-10T18:37:00.000-07:00

Roaring Springs Water Park

2010-07-04T22:32:00.000-07:00

Nana and I took all 4 kids to the water park. Are we crazy yes we are!!! Katelynn Dawn was a super reader at school and got a free ticket so we had to go. So she knew if she worked hard she would get to play. The kids did GREAT!!! It was a wonderful day. Not to hot most of the day. The lazy river was all 3 of the big kids favorite. Brandon's favorite was hanging out with Nana. Thank Nana for going with us. And Great Job Katelynn Dawn with reading. Keep it up.

Kindergarten Graduation!!!

2010-06-03T20:32:00.000-07:00

Katelynn is all done with kindergarten. Time flys. She did SUPER and we are going to miss her wonderful teacher Mrs. DeLong. Great Job Katelynn Dawn we are so proud of you.

Here's what the boys did during the graduation.

Doing the tootie ta dance.

This was the best picture. The big boys didn't want there picture taken. Notty!

Our SUPER STAR!!!

Brandon turns 2 weeks old

2010-06-03T20:02:00.000-07:00

Today I took Brandon to his 2 week apt and he is 7lbs and 2oz. He is growing so fast. We love having him in our family sooooo much. He fits perfectly.

Brandon Scott

2010-05-22T20:41:00.000-07:00

Brandon Scott was born May 20th at 4:56pm. 7lbs 2oz 20 1/2 in long and perfect. It was a perfect day and we are so glad that he is here. Mommy and baby are great and healthy. What a blessing. I loved when the 3 older kids made it to the hosp to see there little brother. They were so cute and excited to she him and me. I was telling them that we named him Brandon and asked the kids if that was a good name and Trevor James says no I think we should name him Spiderman. It was so funny and we got it on tape. He has never said spiderman for his name ever. He wanted Brandon. Funny kid. After the kids saw us Jim and the kids went to a hotel for the night. They got to go swimming there favorite. Also the next day Daddy took them to the Zoo and to burger king to play. Brandon and I had a great day in the hosp very laid back. Thank you to everyone for all there help in making this day so wonderful. Helping with everything.

Baby News

2010-05-12T20:11:00.000-07:00

So there's really no baby news other than we are still waiting. Doctor says if my body is ready he will induce me May 20th. So think happy thought. I'm ready=) We cant wait to see this little guy.

Clogging

2010-05-12T16:30:00.000-07:00

Last Saturday night the kids had there clogging show. And they did so GREAT!!! Trevor's class is clogging and tumbling and Katelynn's is clogging. Jim and I have helped for the past two years and love being a part of the show. I love seeing all the kids having so much fun and they all look so stinking cute. Here are a few pictures from that night.

Zachary Turns 2

2010-05-12T15:52:00.000-07:00

Zachary Cody turns 2. I cant believe it. He has grown sooooo fast. He had so much fun. Nana made a super cute cake for him and he loved it. Everyone loved it. It was so good. Thanks Nana. Zachary had lots of family over and we ate cake and ice cream, opened presents. Then played with the presents. Everyone did. Zachary loves his green blanket and bink alot. He loves to play with Katelynn and Trevor. Loves movies and books. LOVES when dad gets home. LOVES the 4 wheeler alot and being out side with daddy. He talks alittle bit and only when he wants. He wants to do everything the big kids are doing everything. Loves to take a bath and run from you when its time to get him dressed. He is so much fun and lots of work. We love you Zachary Cody Happy Birthday Buddy!!!

Zachary keep giving Aunt Peggy all his wrapping paper. He wouldnt throw it on the ground he wanted her to have it. It was too cute!!!

He played with this bat and ball FOREVER. But he's really GOOD at it. I think he might be our sports boy.

Leslie's Gulch April 2010

2010-05-01T09:56:00.000-07:00

Last weekend we went for a drive to Leslies Gulch one of my favor tie places to go. It is sooooo beautiful. So much to see and we can always go a hike. So we did. The kids loved it and had soooo much fun. I was a bad mommy and forgot Zachary's shoes. =( But he still had fun. We went for a walk and the kids loved seeing all the rocks. They loved to ones they could climb on the best. We keep finding rocks that looked like things. So when you look at the pictures I put what the kids thought the rocks looked like by them. We also went to the lake and they got to throw rocks in the water a family favorite. Also Trevor had to bring some rocks home. (Some) His coat pockets were full and he had to put one large rock in moms pocket. I finally had to tell him since his pockets were full we couldn't take anymore.=)

A castle

A Cave

A Large Nose

A Face With One Eye

A Crazy Pumpkin

A Tiger

Zachary throwing rocks in the water with no shoes. So glad we had a blanket in the car.

Funny Question

2010-04-27T17:56:00.000-07:00

Katelynn Dawn just asked me if everyone paid there taxes. I said what. Did everyone pay there taxes on my birthday? I said yes. She says ok and went off playing.

Katelynn turns 6

2010-04-21T10:22:00.000-07:00

Katelynn Dawn turns 6. She has grown up sooooo fast. We had alittle family party on her birthday and a little friend party the next day. Katelynn loves school and does very well. Her teacher says she is a delight to have in class. She is so kind to everyone and is very smart. Katelynn loves recess and likes to read books. Katelynn Dawn is a GREAT big sister and will always help her little brothers. (most of the time). She can be a super big help for me and she loves ridding her bike with her daddy. She loves to play outside no matter the weather. She loves to swim and loves going underwater. She is our little fish. Katelynn always has a big smile and hugs for everyone. I'm truly blessed to be her mommy. Happy Birthday Girl!!!

April 15, 2004

3 Months

1 Year

2nd Birthday

3rd Birthday

4th Birthday

5th Birthday

The Birthday Girl before school.

New shoes

Zachary wanted his own cake to blow out candles.

Easter Sunday

2010-04-19T14:43:00.000-07:00

Trip to Hamilton Montana

2010-03-24T09:37:00.000-07:00

So we planned a very last minute trip to Montana. Jim's uncle Bob is in a nursing home and not doing the best. Jim really wanted to take his Dad to see him. Also he wanted his uncle to meet his wife and kids. We left on Friday morning and came home on Sunday. We had a wonderful time and the kids did great in the car and at the nursing home. It was great to meet his uncle and I think Jim's parents were happy to go also. The trip was so beautiful. I love the outdoors. We are so blessed to have them and there beauty. We went to a park on Saturday to pass sometime and Jim found the best park ever. The kids loved it. So did Jim. You will understand when you see the pictures. We stopped along the way a few times for potty breaks and had little adventures. Our hotel was great. We had a swimming pool and a hot tub. A must have with kids traveling. Also our view out our back door was a little pond and a beautiful mountain. It was great. It was a great get away. Get will soon Uncle Bob.

Fun Movie Time

2010-03-24T09:35:00.000-07:00

My kids love movie and snack time.

Guitar Baby

2010-03-24T09:28:00.000-07:00

Jim and Zachary were just playing guitars together and singing with the computer. Jim had to go teach guitar lessons but Zachary had to sit and still play all by his self. So funny.

Spring Concert

2010-03-24T09:21:00.000-07:00

Katelynn's school had a spring concert for the kids. The kindergarten's got to sing 2 songs. They did so good and looked so cute. Katelynn loves being in the spot light. Good job sis.

Super shopping.

2010-03-24T09:14:00.000-07:00

I paid $0.50 for each item.

I paid $0.10 a box for fruit snacks.

Funny Boy~~~

2010-03-24T09:09:00.000-07:00

Zachary loves wearing his sisters boots and helping his mommy in the kitchen. He also loves to poss for the camera. So funny.

4 wheeler fun

2010-03-24T09:06:00.000-07:00

Jim and the kids went for a fun 4 wheeler ride while mommy was at the store. I made it back in time for a great picture.

Playing in the mud and possing

2010-03-02T21:40:00.000-08:00

Zachary is soooo funny and alot like his sister. He LOVES the camera alot. Everytime I have it in my hand and tell him to look at mommy this is what he does with this head. I LOVE it. He was having lots of fun in the mud and as you can see eating it also. I do feed him. I love you Zachary.

More deals

2010-03-02T21:36:00.000-08:00

Spent $14.48 for all in this picture.=)

Spent $13.00

Happy Birthday Jason

2010-02-21T20:45:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday Little Brother!!! We truly miss you!!!

New Hobbie

2010-02-19T16:39:00.000-08:00

I have started couponing and I LOVE it!!! It has been alot of fun and has saved me alot of money. Who doesn't like saving money? I'm the first picture I went to Walgreen's and spend about $19.00 for all that stuff and in the second picture I went to Albertson's and spent $0.79. Yes only $0.79. If anyone would like to learn how to do this I would love to teach you.

Katelynn and Zachary's Snowman.

2010-02-19T16:34:00.000-08:00

Katelynn and Zachary were outside playing and I came to check on them and they were making a snowman together. So cute. So I got the picture and they BOTH posed for me. So funny!!! They both definitely LOVE the camera. Then they had to eat some of there snowman. Gross!!!

Miss Malheur County Scholarship Pageant

2010-01-31T20:35:00.000-08:00

We had a girls night out. Katelynn, Emma, Rachel, Jessica and I went to dinner and then to the pageant. Jim was the music for the pageant. He did a wonderful job as always. He sang the star spangle banner with the guitar and I loved it. It's my new favorite way to hear it. Katelynn had to have her picture with the princess. We couldn't find one. We had a great girls night out and the boys had a great time with Elaina our babysitter. She's the BEST!!!

So sweet!!! Daddy and Daughter nothing like it!!!

Clogging Performance

2010-01-31T20:28:00.000-08:00

The cloggers got to perform at the Vale/Nissa basketball game. They did great. The place was packed. Katelynn loves putting on lips. When we were headed out the door she had ALOT of lips on. I couldn't get it off so she has lots of red lips on. Shes still cute. Great Job Sis!!!

Katelynn got the Citizenship Award

2010-01-31T20:21:00.000-08:00

Katelynn got another award. Citizenship Certificate. She is a great citizen that is for sure. Jim went to work late that day so he could be the one to attend her award Assembly. She was so happy Daddy took her to school and got to be there. She wanted mom there also but I stayed home with the boys. Great job Katelynn Dawn!!!

Look at that big smile!!!

Fun in the Snow!!!

2010-01-31T20:04:00.000-08:00

Baby Boy Stewart

2010-01-13T20:31:00.000-08:00

Look at that cute little button nose. He is so sweet and I cant wait to meet and hold him.

IT'S A BOY!!!

2010-01-11T20:57:00.000-08:00

REALLY IT'S ANOTHER BOY. 3 BOYS HEAVENLY FATHER MUST WANT ME MORE CRAZY!!!

Merry Christmas!!!

2010-01-02T22:28:00.000-08:00

So Jim's family is a little crazy they like to get up at 4am to open presents. Hopefully going to change. Anyways we go over to Jim's parents house and open presents there and then travel over to Aunt Peggy and Uncle Donn's house and open presents. I was to tired and I didn't grab the camera. Then we make it home to see what Santa brought. Katelynn keep asking if I saw if Santa came to the house cause she was asleep when we put her in the car to go to grandma's house. The kids were so fun. Katelynn keep saying this is the best Christmas ever. She has only had 5. But super sweet and fun. We opened our presents and played with them. Than had breakfast and Dad, Zachary and I took at nap. Katelynn and Trevor were having tooooo much fun for sleep. We went over to Peggy and Donn's for lunch around 2pm. Trevor took about 2 bits and was laying on the floor. I didn't think much into it until I looked down and he was asleep on the floor. Toooo funny. Katelynn didnt nap all day. Merry Christmas Everyone!!!

Zachary loving his new red car from Santa
Trevor loving his new guitar and bean bag

Katelynn loving her new guitar and bean bag

Zachary loving his new balls. This boy loves BALLS!!!

Loving her piggy bank with gum in her mouth.

Loving Sissy's guitar

The mess after.

Christmas Eve

2010-01-02T22:09:00.000-08:00

Christmas Eve we always go to Nana's and papa's house. He are some pictures of the kids all dresses up in there Christmas clothes before we went. They are so cute and getting so big. We had lots of fun seeing family, eating and singing and of course presents. Jim for the last few years has taken his guitar and we sing and few Christmas songs. It was lots of fun. We love Christmas eve at Nana's and Papa's. It was so good to see lots of family and catch up.

I love the BIG smile

Loving the camera

singing together

New pj's from nana and papa. Thank you. Super cute and soft.

Katelynn's Gingerbread house

2010-01-02T22:04:00.000-08:00

At Katelynn's school they made gingerbread houses also. I got to go and help. The kids all had so much fun and loved it and the candy. Katelynn's house lasted alittle long than Trevor's. Katelynn wanted me to hide it from him so he wouldn't eat it all. But one day she remembered it and they ate it all.

First Snow

2010-01-02T21:53:00.000-08:00

When it first snow we had to play in it. So we went sledding that night cause I was shopping all day that day trying to get done. The kids loved it. This year the big two were big enough to walk up the hill and sled and they had so much fun. Zachary LOVED it also. He wanted to keep going.

boy or girl

2009-12-17T19:10:00.000-08:00

We get to find out on January 8th if were having a boy or a girl. Katelynn wants a girl really bad. Trevor really dosent care.

Christmas Tree Time

2009-12-17T18:48:00.000-08:00

The kids loved putting up the Christmas tree this year. They did want to wait for me to get the lights on they were dieing to put things on. We had a great time. I love my little family.

Trevor's Ginger Bread House

2009-12-17T18:41:00.000-08:00

Trevor got to pick mom or dad to take him to his preschool ginger bread making night and he picked DAD. They had so much fun. Trevor loved it and was so proud to show me. After I took the picture he was eating it. I had to stop him. He still needed to go to bed sometime. But the next morning before I knew what he was doing he was eating it and it was gone. It lasted one night and one morning.

Warm Wood Stove

2009-12-17T18:32:00.000-08:00

We love our new warm wood stove. We got it right after thanksgiving and it has been so wonderful. The kids love the warm heat in the morning to get dressed by. I have to say I like to do it also. When the weekend came we had a sleep over in the living room. The two big kids had a mattress and Jim and I have one. Zachary slept in his bed for part of the night. That night was a very very windy night. Remember we had only had the stove of about 3 nights. I had gotten up in the night so I put a log on the fire and it started to smoke alot. The wind was so hard that it was blowing right down the chumming. So our house filled with smoke and the fire alarms went off for a while. They finally stopped. A few hours later the went off again for ever. Katelynn and Trevor SLEPT through the whole thing but Zachary did not. So we had a really ruff night and we all smelled like smoke the next day. BAD.

Christmas Ornament

2009-12-17T18:24:00.000-08:00

Trevor for preschool got to hang up a Christmas ornament that he made on a tree in Vale. He was throwing a very large fit in the car but finally stop to hang his ornament. He did a great job and loved it. Very nice Trevor James.

Vale food bank

2009-12-08T20:41:00.000-08:00

Trevor got to go to the vale food bank for a school field trip. For about a month they collected food. We were getting food out of the pantry one morning and I grabbed corn and green beans. He was so mad at me cause he thought that he was going to have to eat the green beans. Now he understands that he doesn't have to eat them they are for people that don't have food. Zachary and I got to go also. We had a great time and the boys loved helping put the food on the shelves.

We love New York

2009-11-14T21:08:00.000-08:00

Grandma and Grandpa went to New York and brought us back shirts. All the same. The kids loved them and made Jim and I put ours on also. Katelynn slept in hers and wore it to school the next day. Trevor wore his the next day also. Were so glad that there home and had lots of fun. Thank you so much for the great shirts!!!

Tooth number 2

2009-11-14T21:02:00.000-08:00

On the 8th Katelynn lost another tooth. She was so happy. She couldnt wait for the tooth fairy. $2.00 more dollars. We love you our toothless wonder.

2009-11-14T20:46:00.000-08:00

OK so I'm alittle slow. A few weeks ago Katelynn had an award ceremony and she got 2 awards. Golden Shoestring Award and Alphabet Expert Award. She was soooo happy and was smiling from ear to ear. She is doing great in school. She is writing all the letters and small words and she is even reading small words. Great Job Katelynn Dawn. We are sooooo proud of you!!!

Halloween

2009-11-14T20:37:00.000-08:00

Happy Halloween!!! The kids feel asleep at 430pm and about 530 didn't want to get us so we could make it to the trunk or treat. We finally made it there around 645. The kids still go alot of candy, after that we took the kids to a few house, grandma and aunt Peggy's. They had lots of fun. Zachary didn't like the hat for the honey pot.

Katelynn Dawn lost her first tooth.

2009-10-30T22:31:00.000-07:00

The princess lost her first tooth. It has been very lose for alittle while but she had been scared to pull it. So daddy told her to hold it and then he bummed her elbow and out it came. She was sooooo happy. She was so happy that she went in the kitchen and dropped it. It took us about 5 mins to find it. Before she went to sleep I was laying with her talking. She asked what the tooth fairy brings and I told her money. She said that she didn't want money cause Zachary always puts it in his mouth. I told her that the tooth fairy bring paper money not money for Zachary's mouth. She also said that she wanted a surprise not money, like a toy or candy. I told her money is all that she has. So this morning she was happy with $2.00 and coloring pages from the tooth fairy. Good Job Tooth Fairy!!! So we went shopping today to the dollar store so she could spend her $2.00. She loved it. The tooth next to it is lose also. So it shouldnt be long and shell lose another. Watch out tooth fairy.

Halloween Parties

2009-10-30T22:12:00.000-07:00

So I was able to go to both kids Halloween parties for alittle bit. All the kids were so cute and were having lots of fun. We love parties. Thank you Rosalie for watching Mr. busy boy Zachary for me. I took him to both parties for a short time and he is very busy and was disrupting the classes trying to learn alittle before the big time parting. I love being with my kids. They bring me so much joy. Here is Trevor with his buddy Colten. As spidermans.

Mr. Trevor

Trevor's class

Reading a story.

Katelynn and one of her buddy's Riley.

Katelynn's teacher doing magic.

Katelynn loving it.

Katelynn's class

Her class being scary

Katelynn's Pumpkin Patch

2009-10-30T21:38:00.000-07:00

Last week Trevor and I got to drive over and meet Katelynn's class at the pumpkin patch. We got to ride on a tracker trailer out to the pumpkins. The kids had fun finding a pumpkin that they could carry. That was the rules. After the whole class found one they had snack and got to play games. Everyone played Duck Duck Goose. Trevor loved it. Trevor and I were very happy that we were able to go with Katelynn. Thank you Nana for keeping Zachary for us. So we could have alittle big kid time. After the patch Katelynn had to ride the bus back to school and Trevor and I went out to milk shakes and Joann's to get some ribbon. Thank you for a great afternoon kids. Mommy loves you.

Halloween Stuff

2009-10-30T21:24:00.000-07:00

Here is Katelynn all ready for school Halloween style. Silly mom also said she would make treats for both yes both Katelynn and Trevor's classes Halloween parties. So 35 cupcakes later I was a tired mommy and had a very messy kitchen. But we had fun. Happy Halloween Kids.

Girls Night Out!!!

2009-10-30T21:16:00.000-07:00

Sweet Aunt Jess sent me an email saying at Beauty and The Beast Musical was coming to town in nampa. So I called up a good friend that loves these thing and we took our girls. We had so much fun. It was great. We didnt tell the girls until we got there. We had dinner at IHop and frosty's after. We also got to see Aunt Jess and Uncle Mark. It was great to see them. Thank you for the great company girls. I love girls nights out.

Tree Swing

2009-10-30T20:48:00.000-07:00

The kids had soooo much fun playing in the tree swing with Aunt Peggy. They loved it and wanted to do it over and over again. Thanks Aunt Peggy for the fun tree swing time.

Trevor's Pumpkin Patch

2009-10-30T20:12:00.000-07:00

Trevor's preschool class meet at the pumpkin patch about 2 weeks ago with there familys on a Saturday morning. We had lots of fun. The kids had alot of fun finding a pumpkin that they could carry. Katelynn also got to see one of her friends that she hasnt seen in awhile. Mr Zachary didnt want to sit for a picture at all. We love the fall.

Happy Birthday Trevor

2009-10-26T19:53:00.000-07:00

Trevor turned 4 on October 21st but we have been so busy I haven't had time to post it. He had a little friend party after preschool that day. Had lunch and played and played. They painted little airplanes and all got a new coloring book. They had so much fun. That afternoon Nana came over and helped Trevor make frosting for his cake so that I could decorate it. Trevor had powder sugar EVERYWHERE but he had fun. That night we had pizza, cake and ice cream and Trevor got to open more presents. That was his favorite part. He loved everyone. At the end I told him to say thank you, He said Thank you. Thank you so much everyone. He was to much fun. Thank you to everyone for coming and making Trevor's day soooo perfect.

Trevor's 1st birthday
Trevor's 2nd birthday

Trevor's 3rd birthday

Trevor's 4th birthday

Trevor James is super smart, very loving, loves his family very much, loves going to preschool, loves airplanes, helicopters, loves anything that daddy loves, loves trains alot, loves playing computer, loves me to read to him, loves to help, loves to cook with me, loves not wearing pants, is getting better everyday with following directions. Trevor James you are a big super star and we are so blessed to have you in our family. Your mommy loves you sooooo much little guy!!! Thank you for being you!!!

Katelynn's School Picture

2009-10-20T20:53:00.000-07:00

Katelynn's First Clogging Practice

2009-10-16T21:23:00.000-07:00

Katelynn started clogging last week on thursday. Yes I know that it is friday of the next week but I have been busy. She loved it and did so well. She was so excited to go this week. All these girls look so big and did so great. Im so excited for her to try something new.

First field trip

2009-09-26T18:18:00.000-07:00

Trevor's first preschool field trip to the bakery in town. They had alot of fun. Got to see all the sinks. I think there were 7 or 8 of them. Also the really big thing of flour and the large ovens. They were all very good and got very large cookies after they were done. Zachary and I got to go also.

Trevor show me your cookie.

Im over here I still cant see it.

Good job. Thats a big cookie.

Another hobbie

2009-09-26T18:11:00.000-07:00

I started making hair bows and I love it. Its alot of fun and I think Katelynn likes it to cause she gets to wair them. Im still learning but its fun.

Silly Trevor

2009-09-26T18:07:00.001-07:00

A while ago we had moved the computer chair into the living room for Jim to sit on it after he hurt his knee. So this is what Trevor found to sit on so he could still play the computer. Silly boy. Please dont look at the messy office.=)

Family Update

2009-09-16T20:43:00.000-07:00

Sorry its been so long for an update. I have been really busy. Jim is back to work this week. Doing great. I had time out for women last weekend. And it was WONDERFUL. I even got to stay the night at Amy's house with NO yes I said NO kids. But us girls stayed up until 130am talking. Crazy. Very uplifting and made me want to come home and be super mom and wife. Katelynn LOVES school and is doing GREAT. I get to start going into her class next week. My day will be Mondays. I'm so excited. Also Katelynn and I are going to start clogging in October. It will be lots of fun. Trevor is loving preschool and doing GREAT. He is following direction better everyday. I think that Trevor is going to start gymnastic. I think he will love it. He is also saying the funniest things everyday. He makes Jim and I laugh and smile. Zachary is growing like crazy and is so loving and notty all in the same day. He still loves the toilet and toilet paper. I dint know if that will ever change. He like to only stand in his high chair and likes to throw his binky. He LOVES the four wheeler. I have the best family ever and I'm so blessed. Dont get me wrong its crazy at times but I wouldn't change it for the world.

Dirt Bike Wreck=(

2009-09-05T16:12:00.000-07:00

Jim wrecked his dirt bike on Saturday August 29th about 10:15am. He was out ridding his bike with some friends and wrecked. He doesn't remember any of it still to this day. His friends had to help him up and to the truck. They took him start to the ER and he called me on the way. Said he thought he needed some stitches and have his knee looked at. So to me it didn't sound to bad. BUT it was. After calling a good friend to keep the kids. Shes a life saver. I had to wait for Jeremy one of his friends to come to my house Jim's truck and dirt bike so I could take him to the ER so he could meet his brother. He took forever. It was KILLING me to wait. So we took off and I think we got there in no time. I walked in to the ER Doc stitching up Jim's chin. They don't know how many stitches they had to put in. Too many to count.=)

Also his knee was hurting really bad and it was HUGE. So after some xrays and doctors and alot of waiting. They said that he tore stuff in his knee and broke his thumb. They sent us home with pain meds and ice everything orders. They wanted us to come in for an MRI Monday. So after me getting there at 11:15am we left about 4:30pm.

He was so sore that he almost couldn't get into the house when we got home. He was in so much pain but if he relaxed in bed he was ok. So Monday we called a new doc in Caldwell/meridian and we went in that afternoon. He checked him out and Jim had his MRI. The doc called on Wednesday said that he tore almost EVERYTHING in his knee that he could and he needs to have surgery on FRIDAY. That wasn't very cool. So today is Saturday and he has his surgery yesterday and everything went great. The doctor was very happy with how it turned out. He is home resting and sleeping alot. He has a doc apt on Friday to see if he can go back to work or not. He cant put any weight on the leg or knee at ALL. All week long. It's going to be a long week. I have been so blessed through the whole thing: people have helped me with the kids, bought us dinners, call to check on us and prayers. I'm so BLESSED!!! Thank you everyone for being so wonderful to us. We love you

Fisrt Day of Preschool

2009-08-31T08:34:00.000-07:00

Today was Trevor's first day of preschool. He was very excited. He got up easier than Katelynn did this morning. When I was taking his picture he was so funny trying so hard to smile for me. He made me laugh. When we got there he found the busy bee for there class. He loved playing with it and showing Mrs. Romans. He got to take 2 of his favorite things to show the class so he took at airplane and a helicopter. He also got to decorate this folder and it had alot of airplanes, helicopters, snakes, pictures of Daddy and family on it. He loved it. I know that Trevor will do GREAT and have so much fun in preschool. I love you Trevor James!!!

First Day Of Kindergarten

2009-08-24T20:28:00.001-07:00

Katelynn's first day of school went great. She was so happy to go. So cute when I got her up she asked mom what are you doing. I said it time to get up for school she said but it's dark outside. Had to tell her that's what happens when you get up early. When we got to school it was really crazy so I stayed alittle longer. I helped out with breakfast. Then I left. A few other moms stayed and helped also so it wasn't only me. But it did make me feel better. My mom was here at home with the boys so that was so nice. Thanks mom. So I went back at lunch time to see her. She was so happy to see me but she was having a great time and doing wonderful. After lunch we went outside and she wanted to play (with the BOYS). I watched her for alittle bit and then told her I would see her after school. When I picked her up I was so happy to see her that I almost cried, Trevor and Zachary were so happy to see her also. She was alittle crabby. I think she was really tired. So tonight we were in bed by 8:45. I was trying for 8:30 but I will take what I get. I'm so proud of my little girl for what she has became so far in life. A sweet, kind, loving, smart, friendly little girl. I know that she will do amazing in school. I lov e my little super star!!!

Kindergarden Open House

2009-08-20T21:16:00.001-07:00

Tonight was Katelynn's kindergarten open house. She got to meet her teacher and pick out a desk. It was a little bit crazy lots of kids and there parents. She cant wait until Monday but I CAN. I'm going to miss her all day long. I'm so glad that the boys will keep me busy. I love you Katelynn Dawn and I know that you will do GREAT!!!

Zachary and the Cement

2009-08-19T17:31:00.000-07:00

So week of the 8th we were all at the airplane field watching Jim fly his RC planes. The kids were playing and racing. Zachary got racing so fast that his little nose meet the cement. And this is what his little face looked like. It didn't get red right away. But the next morning he had a red nose. He survived and I know this wont be his only boo boo.

Girls Day

2009-08-19T17:00:00.000-07:00

On Tuesday Katelynn, Nana and I went shopping from about 2pm-9:15pm. When Old Navy closed. We had a great day. We started out the day with Katelynn getting her teeth cleaned. While Nana and the boys waited in the car. it was a little crazy for Nana. When off to Aunt Amy's house were the boys played until daddy came and got them. Thanks Honey and Amy Dawn!!! After that off to Fred Myers were we found Katelynn's school backpack, Trevor school shoes, school supplies and a few cute school clothes Katelynn couldn't live without. Then to dinner at the OLIVE GARDEN. Mommy and Katelynn's favorite place. Sorry Nana. It was great and so good. Then off to the mall. Were we found Katelynn school shoes, Zachary shoes, Jim shoes, Mommy NO shoes, Trevor pants and this fun sun glasses stand. Where Katelynn and I had to try on glasses. When off to Old Navy to get Trevor a few school shirts. After we couldn't shop any more cause we were tired and the stores were all closed we went to ice cream. Katelynn is getting so big and she was a lot of fun to go shopping with. I'm so thankful for the wonderful time we got to spend together and with Nana. I'm so blessed. Thanks girls for a GREAT day. Love you.

Preschool Open House

2009-08-17T20:41:00.000-07:00

Tonight was Trevor's preschool open house. He will be going to the same preschool Katelynn went to. He thought it was really cool. We got to see who was in his class and meet his teacher. We already know her she is a great friend, goes to our church and Katelynn had her last year. He wanted to go in the house and play with the toys. Cause he has had play dates there before. He got a balloon and some homework to do. I don't know how mom is going to work this with 2 kids having homework. I just now realized that I didn't take the camera. Sorry Trevor James. I'm so happy for you buddy you will do great. I love you Trevor.

6 MORE DAYS

2009-08-17T20:39:00.001-07:00

Ok so 6 more days before Miss Katelynn Dawn start kindergarden. I dont know what I think. She can't wait. I know that she will do WONDERFUL. She knows her teachers name and tells it to me daily. (Mrs. DeLong) She keeps asking if she can ride the bus. Sometime this year she will get to ride the bus. She is growing so fast. I love you Katelynn Dawn.

McCall 2009

2009-08-04T20:29:00.000-07:00

We went to McCall for a week with Aunt Amy and her kids. We stayed at Grandpa Rowland ranch house and we had SOOOOOO much fun. We went to the McCall lake everyday (we called it the beach, cause its like playing at the beach. Lots of sand and water) The kids had the time of there lives. Thank you Amy Dawn for going with us. We had so much fun and love being with you and your kids. Lots of fun memories that we will remember forever and will make many more every year from late night movies to sleeping in. To the toilet over flowing to the dirt road. Noddy todies at ice cream Aile to the pizza place. I love you sis thanks for being so wonderful.

Zachary loved eating the sand. He thought it was soooo funny.

Running from Aunt Amy.
Trevor Playing with a snake.

Sleepy Boy!!! I love when he sleeps.

Grandpa Rowland, Jake and the kids. Zachary didn't want his picture taken.

Ready for swimming.

Katelynn with her sand castle.

Trevor with his sand castle.

Maddie loved the sand.

Zachary and mommy's feet in the sand.

Sleepy Babies.

Beach Babe!!!

Nana and Zachary

The kids loved playing with Sadie. Uncle Ryan's dog. Yes, even Trevor. He loved it the most. They played with Sadie forever.

Little Ham.

Zachary clapping for Sadie.

Playing with Mommy

Nana feeding the kids sun seeds.

Cute kids with candy in there mouths.

CHEESE

Catching little fish.

Zachary swimming with uncle Mark

Swimming with PapaA cookie and a football thats all he needed.

And a little smile for mommy.Stud muffin.

Sand brothers.

Sand Babies.

On there way to pick huckelberries with Aunt Jess.A crazy photo Shoot. Zachary was a very unhappy baby for all the pictures but one. It was still fun.

Kids with Aunt Jess and Uncle Mark.

Playing peek a boo.

Happy Birthday To Maddie!!! The big 3!!!

2009-08-04T19:24:00.000-07:00

On the 25th of July Maddie had a birthday party. She turned 3 years old. BIG GIRL!!! It was so much fun. Amy Dawn did a Cowgirl Birthday Party. Too much fun!!! There a little pony and a horse for the kids to ride. Katelynn Dawn LOVED it. She wanted to ride the horse all day. Here are a few pictures of her, Zachary and I ridding. Trevor James wanted NOTHING to do with the horse. It was too funny. I didnt get any pictures of Maddie with presents of on the horse. I was using her camera for that part. Madison Krystal we love you sooooooo much and are sooooo blessed to have you in our lives. Happy Birthday Big Girl!!!