Another broken bone!

Well here's Claire with her second broken bone. She broke her leg when she was 1 and now she has a broken collarbone. She fell off the back of the couch on Monday night. Ryan took her to the ER at 2 am they x-rayed it and its broken in 2 places. They sent her home and then Tuesday morning I got a call saying she needed a cat scan because it could be closing off one of her arteries. Ryan took her back because I had all the day care kids. I felt bad I couldn't go because they had to put her out because she was freaking out. Ryan said when she was coming out of it she just kept saying "swiper no swiping." Maybe she is watching to much Dora. But luckily no blockage so no surgery and no pins. Now she has to be careful for 3 weeks. If anyone knows Claire she doesn't slow down so this could get very interesting. At least we slept a little better last night. She can't get very comfortable and so she always crying out in pain. I feel so bad for her.

Shopping, shopping and more shopping!!

I am tired. Who know shopping was so exausting. I got up Friday morning at 4:00 and went to wal-mart. What a mess. I ran into Ted and Cortni and then we finished our shopping together. I got a lot done. Friday I also went to twilight. It was pretty good. Some very odd parts though. The rest of the weekend included more shopping, movies and a much needed nap. Now its Monday and I have a million things to get done and watch kids for the next 6 more hours. I have to say its great to have the tree up and I love Christmas.

Cousin lunch!

These are my cute cousins. We get together a few times a year sometimes just for lunch and sometimes overnight. We met in Layton its the middle ground. Some come from Ogden and some from Heber city. They are so much fun. I love hanging out with them. Only one cousin was missing she lives in California so she didn't make it up this time. We missed you Renae!!

What to do?

Isn't it like 20 degrees outside. Well Claire doesn't seem to know that. She is so cute but what a stinker. She never has clothes on and everyday for the last week I find her outside with no clothes on. I am at a loss. One of the many challenges I face with her. She colored all over my walls with black marker last week. I guess heavenly father knew to send her last.

Halloween

We had fun trick or treating. I don't know about anyone else but I was so glad it stayed light a little longer plus the weather was awesome. We went around a few blocks then went to some family houses. As you can see katelyn wanted to be a scary witch I thought she was a cute witch. Jordan wanted to go goth. I told her I would let her if she never ever dressed that way again. Claire was suppose to be a grape and every time I told someone that she would yell at me and say no she was going to be a princess. Well she won because I was in TJ maxx on Thursday night and I found the dress for $4.00. So she got her wish. Josh was iron man and has been ever since Friday night. We did talk him into taking it off for church. It was a great Halloween.

Volleyball

Jordan had her last volleyball game this weekend. she played so well. Its amazing in the last few years. They won all but 2 games. I tried to get a picture of her serving but my camera is a piece of crap and I was to slow. she is an excellent server. I hope she sticks with volleyball. But I am glad its over because winter soccer will be starting. Thats about all we did on Saturday because I haven't been feeling to hot for a few days.

Fun Weekend!

Afton and Matt Lovell
Dave and Kerri Anthon

Kris and Emily Bashaw

Andy and Amy Rassmusen

Roy and I

Well I can't believe I am going to say this. Friday we went to High School Musical 3 and I loved it. Of course it gives my girls a distorted view on high school but it was good. I really didn't think they could out do #2 but they did. So if you have a girl and are dreading going it will be ok. On Saturday Ryan took us to breakfast which is always fun because I love waffles with strawberries and cream. Saturday night Ryan and I went to a murder mystery party. It was way fun. Thanks Kerrie, Jana and Leslie. I posted a few pics of some of the people. We were all assigned someone to be in the killers international. Ryan was an Indian and I was a mafia assasin(sp?)by night and a corp. lawyer by day. We had tons of fun. And yes of course Sunday I went to church and then laid around all day. I watched space camp with the kids anyone remember that movie. It was fun.

A day at the Zoo!

I decided to take the kids to the zoo on Friday since I took the day off. We went with my friend Kendra and her kids. What were we thinking 6 kids and 2 adults. It took us forever to get to the zoo because of course my kids get car sick so Claire and Katelyn both threw up on the way.

I Also had to stop at the cookie outlet and bought way to many cookies. We stopped at Red Robin for lunch which is my favorite. So buy the time we got to the zoo I was tired. But it was a beautiful day and the kids loved it. Saturday was busy I spent most the day cleaning the car out because of the cookies and throw-up. Ryan was deer hunting all day. Maybe that's why I hate fall. Because Ryan is gone a lot doing what he loves and waits all year to do. I love Sunday Its the only day I sit around and get to do nothing. We had a great lesson in young women. I love the girls. We played monopoly with the kids on Sunday night. They loved it. They all love money so much they had fun counting it every 2 minutes. Its funny how your personality comes out. Ryan bought everything and ended up with no money. Katelyn didn't want to spend hers and neither did I. Jordan was like Ryan and enjoyed spending hers. Well now its Monday and the house is a mess and all these kids have a ton of energy.

Jordan!

Jordan took second place in region! She is so excited she got a trophy! We did so much better this year. She has learned so much. She loves it. Good job Jordan!!

Dad shot an Elk!!

Ryan shot a spike elk on Saturday. We went to see it yesterday. He was way excited its his first elk. Josh thought it was cool but the girls didn't so much. We had fun even though it snowed on us while we were there. Dad won't be home until Thursday. The kids miss him tons they cry every night for him. I miss him the most, Claire is going to put me over the edge. She is such a spit fire. She is into everything and she doesn't take crap from nobody. I am hoping she settles down a little soon.

I've been tagged!

5 places I've lived

1. Smithfield
2. Smithfield
3. Smithfield
4. Smithfield
5. Smithfield (yes its very sad isn't it)

5 Things I would do if I were a millionare

1. Pay off my house
2. Move somewhere warmer
3. Save
4. get a boob lift
5. hire someone to clean my house


5 snacks I love

1. peanuts and M&M's
2. choco covered peanuts
3. Movie popcorn
4. cookies
5. wheat thins

5 things on my "to do list"

1. finish my paperwork for the state
2. go to the gym
3. plan for the day care activites
4. survive Monday
5. transfer my kids summer clothes for winter clothes

10 years ago

1. had just lost my mother- in law
2. had a 5 month old baby
3. worked at farm bureau
4. was trying to buy my moms house
5. married to the man of my dreams

I tagg Holly p, Tristan, Carly L

Katelyn's Big Day!

Katelyn was baptised on Saturday. I was a wonderful baptism. She was so excited and Ryan did an awesome job. Thanks to everyone who came it meant a lot. I always have a hard time at milestones like this. I really miss my mom and dad. Its hard to not have my mom here to talk to.

The rest of the day was spent at volleyball and soccer games. Jordan won both games. We are now in 2nd place in soccer. She is having tons of fun with this team and they have been very welcoming to her.

This week Ryan is getting ready for Elk hunting. He will leave on Friday and be gone a week. I still haven't decided if I am going on Friday for the weekend. I love to go but its a lot of work to someone to stay with the kids and make plans to be gone and them taken all ove the place.

Ryan picked our peaches yesterday I think we have a bushel and a half. I am going to atempt to bottle them. This is another time I wish my mom was here. Wish me luck.

Its already a busy week I really don't know when I'll get it done. Not tonight I have young women. Maybe Thursday. Have a great week!!

Happy Birthday Katelyn!

It was Katelyns Birthday this weekend. It was a fun weekend. She had a few friends sleep over Friday night but before they came we took her to get her ears pierced. She was so excited. On Saturday we had a vooleyball game and a soccer game. Jordan won the volleyball game and we tied the soccer game. They played so hard. 2 players were injured and one of our best players broke her arm earlier in the week. Plus it was pouring raining. Kate had another birthday party to go to and then we went to the fun park and to Iggys for dinner. When we got home Jenny and the boys, Mike, Kendra, Chuck and Kristi came for cake. Katelyn got a electric scotter. She loves it. She rode it all day Sunday. I was pretty lazy on Sunday. I did make a couple of peach pies because a friend brought me some peaches. I hope our peaches are done soon it tasted so good. Now its Monday and its raining. So we can't go out to play. What am I going to do all winter? These kids have so much energy. I hope everyone else had a great weekend.

Yeah! Dads Back!!

Well he's only been gone 3days but we always miss him. He had tons of fun. I posted some of his pictures. He did come back with some big blisters on his feet. He hiked up to union falls in yellowstone which is about a 7 mile hike. Friday night I took the kids to get their pictures taken. They turned out great. I posted them below. We had a busy but relaxing day Saturday. I got up early and went and did my shopping in logan. Then Jordan, Josh,Claire and I went on a run/bike ride. We ended up at Bruce and Julies and Cortni and Ted were there. I did their P90X workout with them. Lets just say I woke up Sunday feeling a few muscles in my abs I didn't know I had. Then I took the kids to a movie and we went to buy Kate a new dress. It was a good day. We were suppose to go to Tremonton for a soccer game but it was cancelled. I was glad it left the day to just have fun.

Roy taking a bath in the river. He said the water was so warm.
Roy is behind the falls
The Guys

They had to hike through several rivers

YEAH!! Its Friday

Well I am so glad its Friday. I always am, these kids wear me out! although I have a million things to do tomorrow that I can't get done during the week. Jordan tied her game on Wednesday. She played really well. She is liking this team and playing so much better. She also started volleyball this week. So its going to be crazy for a few weeks playing both. Katelyn will be turning 8 next week I can't believe it. She will be baptized on the 27th. Ryan left for backpacking in yellowstone. It was suppose to snow last night I hope he stayed warm. Well don't have a lot of time we clean the toy room on Fridays and it takes a while to get the kids to get it done. I have to bribe them pretty good.

Joshs favorite is the treasure at cherry hill he could spend all day on the ship
Labor day weekend at bear lake

It snowed on us labor day up the canyon
playin in the snow

Lava Hot springs
Bees Game with the Howles
getting bumbles autograph
running the bases was everyones favorite
cherry hill

going for a ride

lava hot springs

dinasour park

cherry hill
white pine lake
Our camp hotties
Jordan was the only one to catch a fish at white pine lake thanks to Ted
that made the 3 mile hike in with her heavy backpack worth it.