Kids and Scissors.

What is it with kids and scissors or maybe there’s just something with Alex and scissors? It’s been almost a year when she found some scissors in the bathroom and cut her own hair, but Monday she again got a hold of some scissors, and don’t worry she knows not to cut her hair, but nobody said anything about not cutting her brother’s hair.



That’s right, Monday night while I was putting in some laundry she took about three good chunks out of his hair. Two chunks from the top and one from the back. It’s a good thing we got their Christmas pictures taken last week.



What’s funny is the last time Ally cut her hair was also the day after she got her pictures taken. I think from now on I need to make sure all the scissors are locked up before we get back from pictures; maybe that would help me salvage my kid’s hair.



Well it’s a good thing he’s a boy and I guess it’s not too bad.



Until next time

Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow

Well, I haven’t really had much to blog about until today. Alex just loves playing in the snow. Almost every morning she wakes up and goes to sliding glass door in the kitchen to see if it has snowed and every morning she has been somewhat disappointed until today. This morning she came running out of her room asking if she could go outside. I wondered how she already knew that it snowed. As I walked by her room my question was answered. The basket that her shoes are normally in was turned upside down under her window. With all the excitement she had, how could I tell her she had to wait?



She wanted to make a snow man so I tried to help her but the snow was too airy and didn’t pack well. So after we played for little while I went inside and Alex kept playing. Next thing I know she came in asking for a carrot for her snow man. I told her we didn’t have any so she asked for some broccoli. Where do kids get these ideas? We did have broccoli so I gave her some. I also had to get something for a mouth and eyes. I did what I could. The mouth ended up being some ribbon and the eyes are the tops of pop cans that we have been collecting. She was happy and that’s all that really matters. Here she is with her masterpiece of a “snowman.” I can’t imagine how excited she’ll be when we get snow we can roll into balls to make an even bigger snowman.

Tis’ The Season To Be Traveling

Well, it’s been a crazy month so far and it’s not even Thanksgiving yet! When you add up all our traveling, we will only be at home this month for 15 days. But so far it’s been worth it.

Well here goes my long spiel about the past 10 days.

We went down to Utah for a BYU football game and spent a few days at my moms then on Monday we headed further south to St. George. That is where my Dad lives. Ryan had a work seminar in Las Vegas so he dropped me and the kids off at my dads. Alex loves her Grandpa Gary and for four days she had so much fun. The first day we didn’t really do anything other then get settled.

Tuesday we went to Dinosaur Discovery and were able to see a bunch of dinosaur footprints and fossils. It was fun, but maybe just a little old for Alex. But, she was really excited about the dinosaur stamps she got on each hand. To top off the day we spent some time in the hot tub – or her “Swimming Pool,” which she though was really cool.

Wednesday we went to The Museum of Wildlife. There were all kinds of animals from bears, dears, mountain goats and even a giraffe. They give the kids little play binoculars – it was really cute. Alex would run up to an animal that was four feet away put the binoculars up to her eyes the wrong way and said look mom I can see the bear acting like she was unable to see it before she used her binoculars. It was pretty funny.

Ally was also able to play in Grandpa Gary’s pottery studio. Grandpa first showed her how to throw a pot and then I was able to help her throw her own little pot. She loved it! But, I think she liked rolling the clay out with a rolling pin even better. She would also clean up this little area next to the pottery wheel with a sponge. Throughout the week if I couldn’t find her I would go out to the studio and sure enough she was cleaning that same spot with the sponge. I need to try and take advantage of that at home 

Connor also had fun playing in the dirt and just being outside. The weather was perfect 70 - 75 degrees – oh how I miss that kind of weather. Ryan and I decided that we wouldn’t mind living in St. George at all.

It’s nice to be home - even if it is for only three days until we’re back in Utah for Thanksgiving. I’ll really try to keep up better with posting, but it’s going to be hard until the Holidays are over.

Trick or treat

Yesterday Ally was able to dress up in her Halloween costume for school. She had a lot of fun, but that was just the beginning of our day. Every year all the different departments at Ryan’s work dress up and let their families walk through along a trick or treat path. It’s always really fun for the kids. They had all kinds of themes from Toy Story to Harry Potter. Ryan’s department put on a “Vampire and Zombie Wedding.” Ryan dressed up as a zombie and did a great job making his costume.

Alex was a cute little witch and for some reason hated having her picture taken. I couldn’t seem to get a good picture of her all day so I’ll try again before she goes out tonight. Connor was a little devil, which is totally opposite of his personality, but he was still very cute. For some reason two people mistook him for a girl?!? I guess that’s what you get when you have beautiful green eyes and long lashes. Why is it that the boys always get the great long lashes?

Well, Ally got loaded up on candy yesterday so we really aren’t going to do very much trick or treating tonight. I think we’ll just hit a few houses here and there. It’s already 1:00 p.m. and I haven’t been able to get her to eat anything but candy all day. Good thing Halloween is only once a year.

Here area a few pictures that I was able to get yesterday of the kids and Ry.

Tag...I'm It And So Are You.

If you read this then you now have to come up with six random bits of information about yourself.

1. I'm the only girl in my family and I have three older brothers. (Tyson 38, Esha 35, and Shaler 31). Wow it's great to still be in my twenties!
2. When I was younger I use to model for a local artist in our neighborhood.
3. I have had 3 different surgeries. 2 on my left knee and my gallbladder was taken out.
4. I turned 16 in Beijing, China.
5. Most people know this already but I shaved my head when I was 17 due to a bet at soccer camp.
6. I am a horrible at spelling, reading and grammar. (I’m dyslexic)

A Fall Classic…

Saturday was so sunny and warm that I had to take advantage of it. I raked up the leaves for the kids to play in. Ally had so much fun running and jumping in them and Connor, well he just loves being outside. It was so fun to watch them play together. Connor is just getting big enough to be able to hold his own a little better when playing with Ally. She can still be a little rough and sometime doesn’t know when to back off, but for the most part they have a lot of fun together.

Pumpkin Time

Last night, for our FHE activity, we carved pumpkins. Ally had a ton of fun and was so proud that we used the pumpkins she grew.

She is so excited for Halloween. When we got done carving the pumpkins she keep saying “okay lets go trick or treating now.” She can’t wait for all that candy, but what kid can? This year she is going to be a witch and Connor will be a little devil. I can’t wait ether - I love dressing the kids up.

Happy Birthday Old Man

Yesterday was Ryan’s birthday (he’s 33 – can you believe it?). Ryan had a nice day and especially enjoyed seeing how much fun Alex had helping me with his birthday stuff. For dinner, Ryan wanted to take the kids and Leo’s Place. After dinner we played a bunch of games there too. It was a lot of fun. Every time I’ve gone to Leo’s it’s just been to let the kids have fun in the playland. But, after learning that there are a bunch of games Ryan and I enjoy like air hockey, skee ball, etc… I think we will be going there more often. It really was fun and hey, we even earned enough tickets with just a couple of bucks that Ally walked out of there with a slinky and a sucker.

On Your 33 Birthday 33 Reasons I Love You

I got this idea from another Bolg and really liked.

1. You're such a good Dad
2. You love playing with the kids
3. You always thinks of others first.
4. You love me more then I know or so you says
5. Loves the Lord
6. You're so smart
7. Funny
8. Hard worker
9. You’re a perfectionist.
10. You can be very stubborn


11. You like nice things
12. You can always find the best deal or price on anything.
13. You’re a penny pincher.
14. You’re always thinking about the future.
15. You have the best memory (which sometimes I hate because you’re always right)
16. You love to travel.
17. You support me in my hobbies and take an interest in them.
18. You’re not afraid to cry.
19. You genuinely want me and the kids to be happy and healthy.
20. You eat whatever I cook and most the time like it.

21. You never put your shoes away.
22. You’re very good looking.
23. Our kids look just like you.
24. You are always willing to help me or anyone in need.
25. You put up with my family better than me.
26. I can always count on you.
27. You would do anything for me and the kids.
28. Family comes first.
29. You have the funniest looking feet
30. and the most beautiful eyes
31. You have such a big heart
32. You are loyal and honest.
33. You are the love of my life now tomorrow and forever.

Our Little Hair Stylist

I haven’t really had anything to post lately until today. On Friday night, Ryan noticed that Alex was busy primping in front of the bathroom mirror with a comb. He laughed and left her to her primping. A little later she came to me and looked fine until she asked for help to get the comb out of her hair. Boy was it tangled! I tried without any luck to get the hair out. I took her to Ryan and we decided that we would try to cut the comb out. It was such a mess. I don’t know how she got it so tangled up. It took us about 10 or 15 minutes, but after cutting the comb into tine pieces and a lot of patience, we were able to get the hair out without having to cut any of her hair - thank goodness! I’m still trying to grow out the hair she cut off back in Jan.

Snow Day

The first snow of the year Oct. 8th .
The first snow was early this year and it’s pretty much all gone today, but it’s still freezing outside. Alex saw the snow first thing Sat. morning and wanted to go out side. I had forgotten how much she loves playing in the snow. She still wants to play toady with what snow is left in the backyard.


Snow Angel

Lookin Good.

I was at the mall today getting some hair product when I decided to get Connors hair cut. He has needed it for some time now and the girl was free at the moment. I really wish I would have had my camera there, but I didn’t. Lets just say he was one unhappy camper, but the end result was just what he needed.

Pumpkin Love

This year we decided to plant a garden, but got a late start. We didn’t even plant anything until early July. However, several weeks earlier Alex found the pumpkin seeds and “planted” them herself in the corner of the garden. We didn’t think that they would make it, especially after Ryan had tilled the garden in preparation for our seed planting. While the garden we planted was a big disappointment, to our surprise Ally’s pumpkins flourished. They, by far, outgrew anything else in the garden.

Last night we helped her pick two of her pumpkins. Now all she wants to do is carve them – she asks several times a day if she can carve them and if it’s Halloween yet.

Under Construction

Just a little update on our bathroom. We have finally started the demolition and soon reconstruction. We are really looking forward to have our second bathroom back and working in the next week or two.

Look At Me

Here are just a few pis I was able to get of Connor trying to walk.

Home Sweet Home

It’s so good to be home with the kids. Yesterday my step dad picked us up from the airport and the kids were still at grandma and grandpas. When we finally got to the house Ryan and I were like little kids on Christmas morning. We were so excited to see the kids and they were just as excited to see us. We had a great time, but did miss out on seeing Connor get more adventurous with walking. When we left he would take 4-5 steps, but he’ll now walk halfway across a room! He still prefers to crawl, but is working on walking and won’t be crawling much longer.

New York and Boston were so much fun. They are both so different as well. New York is obviously bigger, flashier (and dirtier). Boston is filled with history and has so many great New England trees. The tree lined streets, especially in the suburbs, were really amazing and beautiful.

Highlights of our trip
Sitting in the front row at the Late Show with David Letterman
Seeing Ground Zero (site of the World Trade Center)
Going to the top of Rockefeller Center at night
Going to the Statue of Liberty
Being in Times Square
Celebrity sightings: Got George Clooney’s autograph, saw Heather Graham, Jennifer Garner, and others…
Being at the Today Show
Eating at great restaurants
Seeing the Empire State building
NBC tour (Where Saturday night live is filmed)
Having a trip with just the two of us…and so much more.

That was all just in New York. Boston has a whole other list of its own, but I won’t bother you with that list. The greatest part about Boston for me was that I was able to see Andelyne. Next time (if there is a next time) I’m hoping I can spend more time with her. Ryan and I spent all of Friday and Saturday touring around Boston so only at night were we with Andelyne and Her husband Ben.

So that was our trip it’s going to be a long time before we are able to go on another trip without the kids, but I wanted to thank everyone again that watched the kids.


Ground Zero (site of the World Trade Center)