Strep Throat and Beautiful Flowers!

You have to love Strep Throat. After finding out that the Fever Brooklynn had on Sunday morning and then again on Sunday Night when it was 102.8 (in my opinion that is higher than I am comfortable with) was due to Strep Throat, I thought and hoped that I would not get it and that the boys would not get it. Well, after having a really bad headache and upset stomach all day, I decided to examine my own throat because it was starting to feel sort of scratchy. Indeed it looked a little funky so I trucked us all off to the Dr. again today and yep I have it. I only remember having Strep one other time in my life. It was over Christmas and we were going to Florida. Anyway, I am holding out that Ty and Josh won't get it, but who knows for sure.

On a lighter note, when I got home on Sunday night I noticed that my rose tree named 'First Prize' was in full bloom along with everything else around here. It is so beautiful, so I took some pictures of it. Enjoy!

'First Prize', I'm not sure why the kids call the tree that, I think it is the color of the flower or the name of this particular tree. The kids and Steve bought it and planted it last spring. Ty and Brookie on Easter

Brady making sure his money was in his pocket, you never know when you'll need some cash

Josh on Easter Sunday, this was the only picture I got with my camera because he was to busy exploring and being crazy.

The Freezer aka CHICAGO

I realize that I have not updated my blog in quite a long time. So now that I am at Julie's in Chicago, I figured it was a good time. We arrived here on Saturday and what an adventure I had. Steve, the kids and I flew to Salt Lake and then Steve had to head to Atlanta for work and me and the kids went on to Chicago. The trip was mostly uneventful. except that Josh didn't sleep a wink and was having fits and throwing soothers and blankets at people. Of course when we were ready to land, some sort of funky micro burst cloud or something planted itself right over the airport and we had to divert and fly around for another hour before we landed. Julie in the mean time thought I was lost in the deep dark trenches of the O'Hare airport because Delta kept telling her we had landed. Then, as we are getting off the plane we realize that they don't have a jetway for us, so we have to go down the stairs and then back up some stairs into the jet way. Under normal conditions not that big a deal, but at 10 pm in the pouring rain with no coats, big deal. Luckily I had a really nice flight attendant who was flying home helping me. So, I got to the bottom of the stairs and had to stand there and wait for my stroller, which ended up being at the top of the other stairs. Is this making any sense at all? I finally got up the stairs unfold my stoller and what rolls out, but my wheel. Yep, they broke the wheel right off my stroller. I was most annoyed and may have let a small swear escape my lips, I'm not saying I did, but I may have. Now what made it most annoying was that I had purchased the stroller the night before I left. So, there I was hauling me and my kids through the airport and pushing a stroller with three wheels. Oh the fun! We finally found Julie and got the luggage and filed a claim for the stroller, which of course was denied and off we went.

So, then the fun started the kids were most excited to see each other and I was most happy to see my sister. It has been since July that we last saw each other. On Sunday when we woke up I went in and said Hi to Brady and he immediately looked at Julie and asked to go to the zoo. He had been asking for days and she kept telling him that we would all go when I arrived. So, Monday morning, after getting a new stroller for me, we went to the zoo. The kids had a great time, the weather was nice and it was fun. We got to see a dolphin show, and then all the usual zoo animals. We had a lot of fun and made it home right as Jack arrived home from school.

Since Monday the tempurature has dropped and we are very cold! My California, wimpy kids, have not enjoyed the deep freeze. We did go bowling and then to the mall for a ride the carousel and Uncle TJ being the champion that he is took all the older monkey's to a movie! It has been wonderful to be here. We are looking forward to Coloring Easter Eggs this evening and just relaxing before we have to leave for home tomorrow, but we aren't talking about that.

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The video of TJ really needs no explanation, but I will say that after a couple of stressful days he needed to 'unwind.'

More TBall Pics

So, one of the moms from Ty's team took a bunch of pictures yesterday. I guess she is going to do this every week and then we can pick the ones we want from Costco photo. She took some great shots of Tyler, he was the lead off hitter, so the pictures turned out great! Enjoy!

I know it looks like it didn't go very far, but the ball kept moving.

The team. The 3rd kid from the left on the bottom is our coaches son. Brooklynn calls him 'Curvis' his name is Curtis.

OPENING DAY!

Well, today was the big Opening Day for Little League. Our little T-baller (thats Tyler) was most excited for today because that means more games and less practices. I was up nice and early (6:40, yes that is am) so that I could get all 3 kids ready and haul it off to the baseball park for the parade and the whole big exciting event! We arrived about 7:30, with McDonalds in tow for something to eat and got settled. Of course on the one day that I need my Josh to be the angel that he usually is, he wasn't. He was whiney and crying and complaining and on and on. But, I survived. Thankfully Ty's game was right after the ceremony so that I didn't have to go back over there later. He is number 3 on the White Sox this year. They played the A's, our friends little boy is on the A's. There are some pictures and video clips, the clips were just from my little camera. I did't have enough hands for the video camera this week.

All in all it was a great morning, but I have to say I can't wait to take a nap!

There are also some pics of Brooklynn's second fieldtrip to the firehouse. This time it actually worked and they got the full tour.

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Same Old Same Old

Well, I realize I have not posted in a long time. But really there is not a lot to post. I have been scrambling around, especially last week, trying to get ready for our 'Ward Auction' It is the Youth Fundraiser for our ward. I won't go into the details, but lets just say I am glad it is over and I am hoping that we will not do it next year. Now that it is over I have to dive into the whole Stake Girls camp thing. I have been asked to be a 'certification specialist.' And for all those who know about me and my LOVE of camping, YES it does mean I will have to go to girls camp. It should be fun, but I am still wondering why I agreed to it. I think I had a large moment of total insanity, oh well, at least it will be an adventure!

The kids are staying busy, we have the big OPENING DAY for little league this weekend. Tyler's team is the White Sox this year. He is most excited to start playing games.

Brooklynn is busy having a very bad day today. She is just a tornado of emotion and quite frankly it exhausts me. I have decided, as of about 4 hours ago, that I have a zero tolerance policy for her fits and outbursts. It is such a day to day thing and really I just need to work on my consistency with her. Surprisingly after a challenging day yesterday, at the dinner table she looked at me with her cutest face and said, "I want to be just like you when I grow up mom!" It was priceless and made me remember why I love her so much.

Josh is just funny! He is so much fun to have around and now that he is walking full time is into Brother and Sisters 'business' all the time. He is constantly drooling due to some more teeth coming in. He is also really into singing and dancing. He sways back and forth to any tune he hears and sometimes sings along with some 'da da da's' It is pretty funny!

Anyway, I guess that updates us.

THE HACK!

So after much consideration and thought, I decided to HACK OFF all my hair. And, so I did. Here are a few pictures. They aren't the best pictures, ignore all my zits and terribly pale face (boy I need a good tan), but the hair is short and cute and fun! Let me know what you think.

Funder and Firetrucks

This morning we were on our way to take Tyler to school and I mentioned to the kids that it would probably rain today. So, we dropped of Diddy and on the way back after much thought Brooklynn says, "There is Funder when it rains, right mom!" You have to love the "funder"

Anyway, so this morning for Preschool it was field trip day. And yep you guessed it we headed to the firestation. Well, as you are never sure what will transpire at a firestation, literally right when they opened the doors and we walked in they got a call. Well, we decided to wait because the firemen said to give them 15 -20 minutes and hopefully they would be back. So, we waited and sure enough back they came. When they opened up the doors we all piled inside for a tour and wouldn't ya know it they recieved another call for a fire this time. We watched them gear up and drive away again. Us parents determined not to wait this time and took off. I took a few pictures of our adventure.

Beach Fun!

We took a quick little trip down to see Ryan and Nicole this weekend. It was a very quick trip, but we had lots of fun visiting and even had an excursion to the beach. The kids all had a great time except for Josh, who wasn't a fan and fell asleep. Ryan and Steve also hit the golf stores. Brooklynn was a trooper because she wasn't feeling great, but still had lots of fun. She and Maren get along so well and played and played. It is nice that they are close, but I curse the traffic you have to endure to get to them.

Thanks for the fun guys! Sorry we didn't stay longer it isn't because we don't love you, we love you a lot! You are the best!

TUBES!

We finally have tubes! Yeah I am so excited and Josh is so happy. He has gone from being a very happy little boy to an even happier little boy. We went in yesterday morning at 6:45 and we were walking out the doors to head home at about 8:10. It went well and after a good long morning nap to come out of his fog he has been all smiles. Well, except this morning when he ate some dog poop at my friends house. Totally sick I know, but I'm sure he isn't the only little kid to ever do it. It was pretty sick though and I am hoping he doesn't get any E-coli or anything funky like that. Anyway, back to the tubes, his right ear was worse than the left and the Dr. said that he had to clean out some mucous from the right, but the left just drained. So, now that he can hear well, he laughs and talks to himself a lot more and we don't seem to be quite so loud when we do it. He is all smiles and getting more and more brave with the walking. I'll post some pictures from the surgery center when I get them uploaded!

These Feets Are made for Walking!

And he walks! Well, not all the time yet, but he is becoming more confident and so very pleased with himself. It is really so cute. So, here is Josh walking. Enjoy! We love you all and miss you bunches!

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Joshua's 1st Birthday!

A year ago yesterday I found out that despite our best efforts of keeping him in, my little Joshua would have to come 6 weeks early! We were very worried about his health and if everything would be alright.

Yesterday we celebrated Joshua's first birthday and despite some chronic ear infections, he is a healthy, happy, wonderful little Angel! We love our Joshua and feel very blessed to have him in our home!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BIG BOY!

His curls (at least I'm hoping)

He wasn't so sure about everyone watch him eat. We had Kendra and her kids over for cake. He didn't like the audience, but once everyone was gone he definitely enjoyed his cake! After almost every bite he would say, "Mmmmmm!" He also enjoyed tearing the wrapping paper off his gifts! It was pretty dang cute.

Oh ya, as an update on the ears. I am just waiting for a surgery date! Yippy.

We are also getting close to walking, he took about 8 steps the other day by himself, but has not been confident enough to try again. I'm not sure I am ready for a walking baby, but I can't hold him back forever!

Brookie's Birthday Festivities

This is actually a picture of her hair after I put sponge rollers in it! She wore it to church on Sunday and it was sooo cute!
Right after the rollers came out!

The Build A Bear Party!

Here is her new Strawberry Shortcake bike! She is very pleased with it and can't wait to ride it somewhere other than our little patio!

Brooklynn Kay is 4 today!

This is my tribute to my Brookie!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABY GIRL!

I can't believe that she is 4 already, time just flies by. She had a fun party at Build A Bear yesterday. She and her friends were so cute and most excited about their bears. Tyler and Josh also made bears at the party.

Life with Brookie is a roller coaster ride. She is a sweet as sugar one minute and devilish the next. We wouldn't trade her for the world though and are so grateful to have her in our family! She really is a cute little thing, yesterday a big box came from Grandma with presents for her and Josh. The box was from a set of dishes that Grandma had bought herself. When Brooklynn saw the box she was so excited and Steve was saying look what Grandma sent you, knives and forks and plates. She looked at the box (this was before we had opened it up) and said, "Wow, maybe it is stuff for my kitchen!" We laughed, but she asked this morning why I threw the box away with the stuff for her kitchen. I had to explain that the dishes really were not what Grandma had sent her.

We love you Brooklynn!

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Hail To The END of a Very long Week!

Well I must just say, Thank Heavens this week is over! The kids and I have had a long week while Steve has been gone for work. Thank Heavens for my friends who are always willing to take the kids to give me a break. The week wouldn't have been so long if I had slept a little better. With Josh's double ear infection this week and Brooklyn deciding every night that she needed to get in bed with me I didn't get very good sleep.

I'm going to give a shout out to my honey as he had a great week at the National Business meeting. He won a couple of awards this year and I am very proud of all his hard work. He is a great husband, daddy and I love him a lot. Thanks for being so wonderful honey!

Also, to TJ ROCK ON!

Finally, Josh is going to see the ENT (Ear Nose Throat) Doctor this week. They actually called today due to some cancellations and moved his appointment up to Monday Morning! Yippy, I may be camping out in the office until they put the tubes in. Hopefully, for my sweet little Josh they can get him scheduled for tubes ASAP and put him out of his misery.

This next week will be full of fun with my Brooklynn turning 4, and Josh's 1st birthday. I can't believe how fast the year has gone. We are so grateful for all of our blessings this past year and are looking forward to the adventures to come!

Brookie Babe!

My cutie Josh!

Toothless

We had a very significant event at our house last night. Tyler pulled out his first tooth. After checking his tooth and realizing that his other tooth could be seen and was pushing the baby one out, we decided it was time to get it out. Ty was a little uncertain and positive it was going to be a very painful event. So it took some convincing and some help from dad (to really loosen up the tooth) and then Ty pulled it all by himself. He was very pleased with himself. We got some video of the event, but I'll have to post it after I get a cord. Here are a few pictures.

Before he pulled it.

Dad helping to loosen it up. Tyler wasn't so sure about all of it.

The tooth just barely haning on. No, we didn't pull it with floss. That idea totally wigged Tyler out.

My cutie after. This picture makes me laugh. He was so excited.

Christmas In IDAHO!

Well we survived our trip to Idaho, the drive and all. We had so much fun with the family and were sad to leave them behind when it was time to head home. The kids were especially sad to leave they have so much fun with their cousins and love and miss Grandma and Grandpa.

Josh had a great week. He was pretty cranky and tired the first couple of days we were there and then come to find out a new tooth had popped in (tooth number 5). Then he pulled a folding chair on himself and got a lovely bruise on his face. He also got a really bad rash on his cheeks and around his mouth. It was dry and crusty and so painful, he looked miserable and come to find out felt miserable because, yep you guessed it, he had yet another ear infection. So, after he and Jakey and Eden were all on antibiotics for ear infections life was much better. Well at least until he scared us all and fell down the stairs. After that he was so much happier and got a kick out of his cousins. He and Jake were so cute playing together and loved sharing food and germs and all those good things. We went to lunch one day with the girls and kids and he and Jake were next to each other in their highchairs eating. Josh eats, he is truly an Empey. Since he discovered 'real' food he packs it back. Well he packed back all of his food and then noticed Jake wasn't finished so he took all of Jake's food too. Dang he is cute. As for Christmas he wasn't much interested in the presents, but had lots of fun with the boxes and paper.

Brooklynn loved Christmas. She was so pleased with all of her presents and so funny. She is so expressive. She is in Heaven at Grandma's house and plays and plays until she collapses with exhaustion. She and Hannah had so much fun together, she also had fun playing with Tommy who calls her 'Brakey' and Haven. She adores Kenzie and loved the time she spent playing games with her. I would say her favorite present was her Dora Game box and she convinced just about everyone, including Uncle Jason to play with her at least once. She loved playing in the snow and built a itty bitty snow man with Steve. She was very sad when it started to rain and it melted away. We went out to Jason's parents place and she was adorable sledding, she loved it and was in heaven playing in the snow. She also loved the snow machine. Uncle Jason fired up his snow machine while we were out there and took Brookie for a ride she had a perma grin on her face. After one turn she kept asking to go again.

Tyler also had a great time. On the way there he was so excited to play in the snow. We had to go buy him some boots and as soon as they arrived he put on all his gear and headed out. He was so pleased and played until the sun was gone. Tyler loved what Santa brought him and has been playing with his toys non-stop. He and Daddy had a great snow ball fight with Matt, Bailey, and Elijah. He also braved not only riding on the 4-wheeler, but being pulled behind it on a sled. He also loved the snow machine. One other high light was going to Idaho Falls and going on some go-carts. He was so cute and so serious driving his go cart. I have to say I was impressed with his driving skills although he did slam in to the sides a couple of times and get a good whip lash. He and Eli are two peas in a pod and had a great time together with all their star wars stuff.

Alright, I think that about updates us. I too had fun on the go-carts and sledding with the kids. Steve loved leaving work behind and not worrying about anything. He also loved hanging out with his brothers and dad. We miss you all and are definitely suffering from the PVB's. Enjoy the pictures, there are also a few from the couple of weeks before Christmas.

If I didn't give a shout out to Jakey I would be a bad Auntie. Happy 1st Birthday Jake, sorry we missed your bash! We love and miss you.

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Kidney Stones

Well, I have often remembered the stories of my Dad, Marilee, Aunt Lori and Grandpa Scadlock and their kidney stone attacks. Now, I have one of my own. Yep, lucky me last night about 1am, I started with some brutal pain that taunted me and subsided just long enough for me to think I was going to be okay. Then, it came back with a vengence. By around 4:30 I couldn't take the pain any more and got Steve up. Having no family near by, but knowing that on Monday mornings Kendra is up at 4:30 to begin her Monday morning cleaning, Steve called her to once again come to our rescue. I know she and JD are wondering how they ever became friends with the most unlucky ER bound people in the Great State of California.

Anyway, I puked my guts out in the bushes while we waited for Kendra to get here and then we were off to the ER. On the way I wished that I would pass out or something so I did not have to feel any more pain, but soon after we arrived the pain began to subside. This time in the ER we didn't have to wait for 6 hours, thankfully, and we were in and out in about 2 hours.

They did a urine test and found enough blood in the sample to be pretty certain that it was in fact a kidney stone, but they did an abdominal CT just to be certain. And, yes it was, but by the time I had the scan it had passed to my bladder! I am so grateful that it is over. The bad news is that I have 3 or 4 more waiting in the wings. Hopefully I can get that taken care of before they try to come out!

So, those are the events of our household this fine Monday morning. I have to say Thanks Again to Kendra and JD for coming to the rescue. What would we do without you. I'm sure everytime the phone rings they panic and wonder what we will need next. HaHa. WE LOVE YOU GUYS! Honestly we really didn't go the hospital/Doctor so much until we moved here!

Feliz Nadida

We have had a very busy couple of weeks here in Cali. Things just don't seem to ever slow down. Where should I start.

Tyler the other day while eating a snack reported that his tooth hurt when he would bite. We proceeded to test for a loose tooth and sure enough he has a wiggly front bottom one. I keep telling him to wiggle it and it will come out, but I think he is a little concerned about it hurting. He is keeping way busy at school. They have been practicing songs for the "Holiday" program at school. No, it is not a Christmas program because that could be offensive to some people. Anyway, he has been telling us that he so nervous. This is the kid who loves to give talks in primary and say prayers and loves the primary program. He is nervous to sing some Christmas songs at school for a whole bunch of parents. Who knows what he is thinking. Anyway, yesterday in an attempt to help him out I tried to get him to teach me some of the songs they will perform. He was surprised to find out I knew some of them too. He was very resistant to teach me so I told him that in order to get lunch he would have to sing me one of the songs. He had a fit and didn't think it was funny at all. Brooklynn however thought it was a great idea and proceeded to sing me "Feliz Nadida" It was very cute. She loves to sing.

Brooklynn is busy with pre-school and totally loves it. She is so social and is insisting on friends coming over all the time. She cannot wait for Christmas and is looking forward to go shopping for a gift for her brothers. She has also been inventing funny words. We asked her the other day what the word was and she said "a talking one," then we asked where she learned that word and she replied, "my mouth." She is nutty, It is pretty cute.

Joshua is turning into a monster. Eating is his latest thing and if you have food and won't share he let's you know that is absolutely not gonna fly with him. He is into everything and walking around everything. He thinks he is so clever. His hair is showing signs of curls (I think I may be just wishing for it), but I don't think that I can wait it out and let it grow. We'll see. Steve suggested a mullet. He also, by the end of the day, will have his four front teeth. He has figured out he can bite with them and is always trying to chomp down on something. I'm sure at Christmas Jakey or Emmaus will get bit by him.

Steve and I are keeping super busy. He is trying to finish the year strong. I've hosted my cooking group and I'm in charge of a few combined mutual activities this month. Although hopefully we are cancelling one of them. I finished my Christmas cards and a Christmas project/gift and Got my shopping done, except for Steve. I am also hosting a Heritage Makers party next week. It should be fun!

That should get you up to date. Sorry no pictures.

Car Accidents, Turkey and Rot Gut!

We had a very eventful Thanksgiving week/end. We left for Sarazona (Arizona) on Tuesday, all was going well until we got to Bakersfield. As we were slowing down to take the exit to head to Barstow, we had a hot dog in a white Corvette try to pass us, only he had no where to go because all the lanes were slow and backed up. All I remember is hearing his tires squeal, seeing smoke and then bash - he hit us dead center of our front left tire rim. Amazingly we had no body damage to the car and only have to have the alignment fixed. Our little accident forced us into a 5 hour stop. Steve missed a round of golf the next morning, but all in all we feel blessed it wasn't worse.

We had a great time with my parents, Ryan and his family and Marilee and her family. It was a little crazy at times with all the kids, but lots of fun. On Wednesday afternoon we all went swimming. The kids had so much fun. Josh especially loved the pool and was trying to dunk his face in every second he got. Have I ever mentioned how cute he is? Anyway, thanksgiving day we ate at my Aunt Peri's house. We had 24 people. We ate outside (that was a first for us) on the patio, it was such a beautiful day. The food of course was so yummy!

Marilee's little Logan started throwing up on their trip down to Arizona and proceeded to throw up everyday we were there, but only once a day. We all thought we had been saved from passing around the stomach flu (ROT GUT) until Friday Night. Marilee got it first, then on Saturday morning I got it, then on Saturday night Mom, Tyler, Ben, Annie and Josh got it. Fortunately it was a shortened version and most everyone was feeling better in 12 to 24 hours.

Marilee apologized profusely for bringing the dreaded bug around and even left a "barf" bucket for us for the drive home. Thanks again Mar, I'm just glad we didn't need it in the car.

All in all we had a great weekend. Tyler and Annie had a wonderful time playing together and Brooklynn flitted around being the boss that she is. She and Marin had lots of fun playing with their dolls etc. I sure do love seeing my family. Now if we can just see the rest soon, it would be nice! I miss you Julie!!! Actually I miss you all and I hope that we can see you all again soon!

Oh ya, I didn't take very many pictures, but I will post what I have later!

At Least One Success!

So, for all those of you are wondering if I caught a mouse........ I did, at least one, we will see if there are any more. Last night I was getting ready for bed and I heard "snap." We didn't bother checking the trap until this morning and sure enough, a disgusting, dirty, smelly little mouse. Why are they so vile?

I have to say though, it was nothing compared to what JD and Kendra caught on a sticky trap in their garage yesterday. They have been having some "tracks" in their garage, so after helping me yesterday, JD set up some traps and stuff in his garage. He went out a couple hours later and their was a huge RAT stuck on one of the traps. So, sick! He put on a leather glove grabbed some pliers and pulled the trap out of the corner it was in and he could hear the nasty thing trying to bite the pliers with its big vile teeth. So he the dog and Tyce chopped its head off with a shovel and dumped it.

Marilee, I know you can appreciate that one!

Attack of the Killer Mouse!

Alrighty, so almost a year ago, Steve and I found some "Mouse Tracks" in our pantry. Steve went on the hunt, but as it was late on a Saturday night he could not go buy any traps. The weekend went by with no evidence of a mouse and so on Monday when Steve went up North for work I wasn't thinking much about it. That is until I was walking into the kitchen on Tuesday Night and before I had a chance to flip on the light I saw the little thing scurry from the pantry around the island and under the oven. I, of course, lost my mind (I was pregnant too) and called Steve, he called none other that JD (as in JD and Kendra who always come to our rescue) and he came over and set some traps. About a half hour later I heard some very loud squeaking noises and I knew that little thing had planted itself on a sticky trap. So, I immediately called JD to come and retrieve it. He did and disposed of it. We have had no signs of mice since.

Well, until Saturday. I found some more "mouse tracks" in the pantry. So, when Steve called on his way home from a meeting for church I told him buy some traps. We cleaned out the pantry set up the traps and thought for certain that we would catch it that night. Well, no luck.

This morning I woke up a little late and went into the kitchen to get the kids breakfast. Steve was up way early for a long day of work and of course was gone. I opened the pantry door and guess who scared me to death, that stupid mouse. I scared him too, so he was running as fast as possible for cover. The problem is I didn't see where he went because I hadn't turned on the lights in the kitchen. I'm not sure who I called first, but I couldn't get Steve on the phone and left him a message, then I called JD and Kendra, of course, and then I called my mom so I could be on the phone with someone while I ventured back into the kitchen to get the kids some food so Ty wouldn't be late for school.

So now I am just waiting. Waiting for the sound of a trap snapping or for the mouse to be stuck on a sticky trap. It is torture. I can't go in the kitchen without worrying about whether or not we will cross paths. EEEEWWWWWWWWWWWWW I hate mice!!! Oh well, life goes on!


TO BE CONTINUED>>>>>>

Blah Blah Blah

Well I haven't posted forever. Nothing to exciting is going on, just the routine stuff. You know school/preschool, taking Josh to Dr. for his ears, starting to worry about Christmas gifts for people, starting to work on some Christmas "Projects" and doing the mom stuff.

Josh has had a few milestones this past week. First, he learned to clap. Very cute of course. And most exciting the first tooth came in. Number two isn't far behing either. I think the top two will move in shortly after that. He also discovered that he can scream. Oh boy, does that drive us all crazy. We have really high ceilings in our house and it echos and is soooo totally loud! He screams when he is tired and hungry and just wants all the attention, which is all the time. So, we are trying to figure out how to make a nine month old understand screaming is not ok! It really isn't an easy task. He already knows how to pull at your heart strings with his most pathetic and sad face when we tell him "No, Screaming."

Oh ya, as for Joshua's ears, they are supposed to be referring us to an Ear Nose Throat guy sometime soon. I am waiting for the call. It looks like tubes are in his very near future! I can't wait, if we can at least deal with that misery, then we can overcome teething no problem, I think.

I'm gonna give a shout out to Julie and all her girls in Arizona and I wish I was there to crash your party! I hope you all have tons of fun!

OOOOOOOOOOOO CANDY!!!!

We went to our Ward party on Friday and had a great time with the kids. Tyler won one of the costume awards for his age group, I think it is because he is just so dang handsome! While Brooklynn clung to my side the whole time Tyler played games and had fun! When it came time for the Trunk-or-treat, I took Ty and Brooks and Joshy headed to the car with Daddy to pass out candy. When we returned to the car, this is what we discovered!!!

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Daddy is so rotten!

Trick Or Treat

So, here are the Halloween pics! We had lots of fun. Josh was way cute and the kids had fun with all of the party's and candy! Steve and I dressed up for a party too as you will see. We went all out this year! HaHa! Anyway, enjoy! The last few pictures are with JD and Kendra's kids and some new friends the Turley's!

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We had a few dramatic moments from Brooklynn, why wouldn't we. I told her that we had to make her nose black and put whisker's on her face. After much coaxing she finally let me. When I finished I said, "ok, you can look in the mirror." She looked at her adorable self in the mirror, burst into tears and said, "My nose is black!" Well of course it is, what did you expect? So we finally convinced her not to cry and that she was the cutest Minnie ever and she went to wipe away a tear. I said, "Honey don't smear your makeup." She looked up at me and said back, "But a tear is coming out!" I just love her, she is adorable!