1st Grader

Today was Hunter's first day of school. He has been waiting for weeks for this day to come. Yesterday around noon he told me that when we get home he was going to jump in bed and go to sleep. That's how excited he was.

This morning started off a little different than the past 2 months. I'm usually dragging Hunter out of bed around 9:00. Not Today.

Hunter was up bright and early. He ran so fast into the tub as if a LION was chasing him. He was all ready before 8:00. I'm so excited for him. I've never seen him so HAPPY!!!





I realized today to cherish every moment with your kids. It seems like just yesterday I was holding him in my arms. Wow, time flies!!!!

WHEN YOUR KIDS ARE QUIET....

DO YOU EVER GET SCARED OF WHAT YOU ARE GOING TO FIND WHEN YOUR 3 YEAR OLD HAS BEEN QUIET FOR MORE THAN 10 MINUTES?

SOMETIMES I'M AFRAID TO SEE WHAT DAMAGE HAS BEEN DONE..



WHAT IS HE THINKING AS HE'S DRAWING WITH A PERMANENT BLUE SHARPIE ALL OVER HIS FACE NOT TO MENTION ON 2 BIG BATHROOM MIRRORS?









-EITHER HE IS TRYING TO SAVE US MONEY BY NOT WASTING PAPER
-HE SEES HIS GIRL COUSINS PUTTING ON MAKE UP AND THINKS A SHARPIE WILL DO
-WANTED TO LOOK LIKE A SCARY MONSTER
-OR, JUST WANTED TO MAKE A MESS

I'M NOT SURE WHAT THE MOTIVE WAS TODAY....

KIAN.... I STILL LOVE YA!!!!

Is it more work than its worth

Whether or not to attend the Family Reunion? That was the BIG question... Getting ready for a trip is always a lot of work, especially when your on your own.

-Catching up on the laundry so you have clean clothes to wear
-Making sure the house is clean
-Packing for 4
-and a 2 and a 1/2 hour drive with the kids and no DVD player

Sounded like more work than its worth....

Even though it seemed like a lot of work I went anyway and Im so glad I did. The kids and I had a BLAST! Games for the kids, movies under the stars, visiting with family, and great food

.. that's what made this trip FUN!!!

Grandpa Bob would be proud.....

Airbrush Spray Tans

I know this probably looks really bad, but its not. I thought that doing a post showing some examples of how my spray tans turn out, might get me some more business.

For all of you that don't know, I do custom airbrush spray tans. I charge 15.00 the first time and 20.00 after that.




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My Six Year Old

So this morning as I'm taking my kids to April's house, Hunter says " my brain is really smart, huh Mom", I said " yes it is". He then proceeds to tell me that its because he hears all these people talking and thats what makes it smart. I say to him, "but sometimes you don't hear me talking " he comes back with " sometimes my brain sucks in and sometimes it blow's out." Well, I figured out why Hunter doesn't hear me most of the time.... His brain is blowing out (everything I am saying)!!!

What should I make for Dinner?

Do any of you Mom's find asking yourself, "What should I make for Dinner?" Well, I Do and then I just end up making up a batch of Spaghetti. Not that its bad, but it would be nice to change it up a bit. If you have any great easy recipes feel free to share, my Husband would greatly appreciate it!

Lake Powell Trip July 2008

For the past three years we have spent our fourth of July at Lake Powell on the Ol' My Darlin soon to be named Who's Your Daddy. (I think that name fits our family a little better.) You know you need a name change when little teenagers are singing the song "Ol' My Darlin" and laughing when you pass by. Its worth it though.

The trip didn't start off too well. We were following Ryan and Megan going 78 in a 55 Construction Zone and got pulled over. We thought that the cop would just give us a warning, but NO his slapped us both with a $232.00 ticket.

The rest of the trip went great, just as planned. Until Tuesday night when Ryan went into the Marina to get the Hickman Family and practically sunk the boat. Not his Fault! I guess when the waves started towering over and filling the boat people decided it was time to JUMP. So in the water they went. They had to find the closest island and sit their until he could come back for them. They said it could have been a scene from Gilligan's Island. I wish I could have seen it!

This was Hudson's first year out to the Lake. He loved it. He spent a lot of time hanging out with his cousin Colt in the baby pool with their Bumbo's. We call them Bumbo Buddies.

This is the Newest Edition to our Family. He arrived January 27, 2008. After already having two other boys, I have to admit that I was expecting and wanting a little girl, but I got Hudson instead. He is the most beautiful baby I have ever seen. He has these BIG Blue Eyes, Chubby Cheeks, and the cutest little button nose. Now, when I look at him I can't imagine I wanted it any other way. No girl could ever replace him, not even Stella (thats the name I had picked out for a girl.)

All I have to say is I'm so glad He's Mine.....

June 27, 2008

I am so excited to have a journal of all the things that happen in life that you never want to forget, but just might 20 years down the road.