My 11yr anniversary gift!

So............long story short............Madee came in the kitchen during breakfast and asked what this present was that she found on the sofa table. I knew right away what it was b/c Brandon & I had just had a lengthy talk about him trying to fool me about a ring. Well, that night he set it out & I didn't notice it for 1 1/2 days!!!! I was more than excited.

What a good man!!
Funny thing was, I was just at the same jeweler buying him a new wedding ring b/c he lost his in Laguna Beach this last summer. Funny ha!! Great minds think alike. Or maybe we have just been together for so long. Either way........what a morning!

WE HAVE A POOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!

From start to finish this was worse than being pregnant 4X!! NEVER, NEVER add a pool after landscaping is finished!!!!!

My backyard Oasis!

We still have some things to finish, but after only having to fill the pool for less than 24hrs; I couldn't be happier!! If today would have been a beautiful day, I'd a let the kids go swimming. After filling the pool I put my hand in to get something out that had blown in and to my surprise the water was really warm!!! Seriously. Even the pool guys said they have never felt a pool this warm just after filling it. Sucky weather today, but maybe tomorrow after our 4 Soccer games! Yep.......4!

Mommy.....come find me!

Peek-a-Boo!!

I see you!

ARRRRRR.............

Look at me!

Every time Brandon starts the bobcat, Tucker speeds to the back door and bangs on it to get daddy's attention. SO, I decided that it might be fun for him to take a little ride. Oh' did he love it. Not to mention........look at the face on Brandon. He looks like a kid on Christmas just thinking about Tucker being able to help him one day.

Long time.......

Sorry it has been a while for me to blog. I have become the myspace junkie I told myself I would NEVER be. Not much has been going on here. We are FINALLY seeing the light at the end of the tunnel on our extensive pool construction NIGHTMARE!! We will probably start using it next spring. Brandon has had to fix tons of things which really isn't cool considering how much it cost us! But, we all know Brandon and if he wants it done a certain way.......then it better be done that way. We are getting ready for Hawaii in 2 weeks and I can't wait. That is......Brandon & myself, no kids aloud!! I don't know how I will be, sad I am sure at first, but I am anticipating a lot of relaxing days. So....that is it for now. I will promise to take pictures this next week. Maybe of soccer and dance that keeps me so occupied. TTFN!

Jenna's Award

The first awards assembly of the new school year! Jenna got the award for Great 3rd Grade Leader........WHAT! Jenna a leader. She has certainly made lots of improvements so far this year with asserting herself. Her teacher is great with helping us help her. She has always been the type of child that if she isn't asked to go play she will go in and read a book!!!!! AH NO~not my child. So we spoke with her teacher and asked him to try to keep her outside where she has to play more. It is working. He talked with us last week and said what a big difference it has made. She loves to play 4square now. Never before!! Well, maybe she is coming out of her bubble.............it only took til 3rd grade. not bad! I know that she is a great leader, I think she just needed to know it!

My little boy with his BIG personality!!

How cute is this little fella!!

This is Tucker's new personality!!

She's a Member!!

I just can' t believe it has happened. The best day of her life has come and gone. Jenna has been patiently anticipating this day for a whole yr. She said that she was a little scared but new she was comforted. (I cried) I am so proud of her and the choice she made to become a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

After the baptism we snapped a few shoots with Julia(thank you!!!) and went back to the house for a bar-b-que. She looked so happy. I hope she will always remember that feeling.

Daddy's little Girl

My First Mow!!

It was so exciting. Felling the vibration of the motor on the handles was so neat. I mowed the lawn with my daddy today. I laughed so hard when it would pull me along. I can't wait to do this without my dad!!

So.........Tucker was pointing at Brandon while he was mowing the lawn so Brandon thought it would be funny to see what he did with the lawn mower. Boy did he love it. Natural!! I think Brandon having more fun then Tucker. We also got it on video.

BFFers!!!

Forever Friends

Kathrynne, Melissa, Me, Jen & Kaylene

Can you believe it has almost been 20 yrs!!

Jenna is 8!!

I just can't believe it~~My little bug is 8! How time has flown by us. Jenna had a fun day, although she was not happy that she didn't get the party she was wanting........a swim party that is. BECAUSE IT ISN'T DONE!!!! That was me screaming! She had her cousins over and her adopted cousins (Melissa's kids) over for cake and ice-cream. We had fun. She will have another party once the pool is done, as long as it is still summer. She is anticipating her baptism on September 1st!
Her new MP3 Player!!

Am I doing this for nothing?????

So.....after spending time downloading pictures and journaling, I feel like I am doing this only for Julia??? She is my back neighbor and one of my BFF's. She sees me almost everyday and yet she seems to be the only one who cares to see how my fam is doing?? Maybe I should just send Julia my exciting news? !!! LOL
IS ANYBODY ELSE OUT THERE?????

1st day of school

Madee & Jenna started school today. Madee is in Kindergarten and Jenna is in 3rd grade. They were both very excited, but Madee made herself a little sick from nerves. Just like I used to do!! Madee was very excited to finally get to ride on the bus with the "BIG" kids. Jenna was very calm, yet excited to see who was in her class. She got a "BOY" teacher and was really unsure of that whole thing, but once she got to class, she really liked him. They seem to grow up faster and faster every year. Does that mean I get older quicker??

Little Buddies

Tucker & Lexsey

"if you do it........I'll do it!"
Tucker & Lexsey

NIGHTMARE!!!!!!!!

We are experiencing a BIG nightmare in our backyard called a POOL. What a mistake we feel we made. Every step of the way has been a disaster. We are just hoping and praying that ONE day this guy will either finish and fix his mistakes or just get out of here!! Here are some of our lovely pictures of the not-so-lovely concrete that he says he is not ripping out!! YA RIGHT!

These are supposed to be straight!!!!! LOL.......wow ha. Our pool guy told the concrete guy that HE wanted to have saw cuts!! NOT US, but the pool guy wanted them. So, that is what he made them do and this is what they look like!! Can you also see the chip out of the lower left corner??that isn't all.....

These cracks are NOT supposed to be there!!!

So the chip is obvious.......but do you see the white dots??? Those aren't supposed to be there either. There was something wrong with the concrete mix. The pool guy won't return our phone calls now or the concrete supply companies or the concrete guys!! They called me first thing (8:05AM) this morning to see if he had answered our calls. Our pool guy told me he didn't want to take the coping out!! YA RIGHT!!!!

Goes to show that even good LDS men are snakes! Who can we even trust??

I'll keep you posted on this. I am hoping that he calls today!!

My NEW DO!

I was so bored with the Blonde. SO...........................................................

Never know what I'll look like tomorrow, ha Dad! Change is good. Not sure if I am sold on it yet, but it will fade out a little and we'll have to see. Keeps Brandon on his toes!!! LOL

First black eye!!

I know it may be a little difficult to see, but yep......Tucker got his first black eye just 2 days after his b'day. He is a speed demon and Brandon couldn't catch him as he slipped and fell down ONE stair!!! Ya' tell me about it. ONE silly stair and he managed to hit his head 3X! This is after just over a week old. I'm convinced there will be LOTS more!

Summer fun

These pictures were taken at the end of July at Julia's. These two are so much fun to watch. I am so sad that they will not see much of eachother come Wednesday.(that is when school starts for us!) Madee is morning and Anna is afternoon. I just love them!

Happy 1st Birthday Tucker!!

Can you believe that our little boy is 1!! Well, I can't!!Time sure go fast. We had some friends over to join in the festivities of cake & ice-cream. Tucker was a little shy when we sang Happy Birthday to him.

We put this cake in front of him and he just looked at it like, "What do you want me to do with this!!" He dug in and ate a bit before he felt sick.

Did I do good Mom?????

Daddy helped with the presents. He was trying to tear into them. It was cute!

Look at my first fire truck!!! I can see myself!! WOW!!

This is the only picture of presents I got. LOL. I was trying to video and take pictures at once. It was pretty funny. Julia, I guess I should have let you take over!

Tucker is quite the stud around here!! These are the 5 babies born within 7 months of each other. He has his hands full of GIRLS!! Ava 1, Tucker 1, Lexsey 7.5 months, Kennedy 6 months, & Taya 6 months. They will be friends for ever! Now, which one is his girlfriend???? We'll see!!!

Fashion Show & Dance Contest! 7-20-07

Today, Madee & her cousin Nate were upstairs for a long time laughing their little heads off. When they came down, I understood why!!! Nate, dressed as a dancing queen, thought he was all that! He showed us his dance moves and I about fell off the couch. His mom, Shannyn, was not impressed. She kept telling him to take it off! I am so glad that Nate and Madee have a fun, free friendship. She doesn't care how he is dressed, but he is always making her happy, and us too!! Thanks for coming up!

Dixie Reunion!! July 16th

2003

Anmaree, Mandy, Kelley, Olivia, Me, & Shilah. We had a blast.

Olivia, being her crazy self. We love her no other way!!

Me, Shilah and Anmaree.

In 2003 the Dixie College Wedge Apt. Roomies got together for a reunion. We try really hard to get together every summer, but it seems to happen only when you know who goes up there. LOL!! Not pictured in 2003 is Julie.

Me, Shilah, Mandy, Anmaree, Kelley & Julie

I am so thankful for each of these woman in my life. They will always be dear to me. Not pictured in 2005 is Olivia.

This is just this past weekend. We decided that with kids, it would be easier for us to spend time in Shilah's backyard. It was very nice of her to open her home to us. We had a wonderful time catching up and talking girl talk. We are always good at that. Olivia was getting married this past Saturday........Congrats. I hope it was what you expected and more!! Love ya! Mandy and Julie couldn't make it this year. We will catch you next yr girls. Maybe in St. George or even VEGAS baby~~

MTC!!! July 15, 2007

Grandma and Grandpa left AGAIN on July 15th for the MTC. I was sad. This is their second mission to Quito Ecuador. I had to farm my kids out to wonderful friends. Here are a few snap shots from Julia, who kept them Sunday to Monday for us.

BFF!!! Anna Jane and Madee.

Quick shot before heading out the door to church.

This is their MTC room with Tracy's kids and Tucker.

A blurry picture, but the only one I have of me, Tracy and Parents, before they leave.