MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

Santa was good to the boys this year!

Counting my Blessings!!!!!

One quote that has made an impression in my life this past month that has been shared to me by two important men in my life....

True Colors of individuals will always surface, it may be immediately, or it may take years to surface, they will however surface..

This is a time in my life to shine, I'm trying to Shine brightly above the dark clouds and starting to feel at ease and in balance again. Life is a roller coaster and you never know what tommarrow will bring you or anyone of us. So love those who you love and keep your friends close. I've learned so much these past weeks and I know that blessings are being poured down on me and my boys. It's nice to remember that no matter what, there is a God who loves all of his children.
I've been reading alot in my books and it's amazing how much wealth of knowledge there is out there, I just want to learn all that I can....I can't get enough of it.

One day I know I'll look back on this small period of time in my life and think wow, I did it! I'm taking one day at a time, and finding joy in the simple things that life brings.

Sunday

October Fest Snowbird

Why?

Ok, a question for men out there? Why do men just want one thing from me? Do I just have that look or what? Any why do they like my Ass so much????
I really would like to find a man who can appreciate my strengths and weaknesses. A man who can lift me higher and love me for me. I want to find a love that is unconditional and a man who will be there for me through it all. Until then I'm going to be single and free, finding myself after a divorce and all the things that you go through, the thoughts, the feelings the laughter and the tears. I'm amazed what a turn this year has brought my life and to my boys. Never in my life would I have thought I would be in this position, a single mom of 3 boys. I'm in the position I'm in for a reason, I'm still searching for that reason, I know it's going to make me stronger and I'm learning alot through this process. There is alot of depth to me, so I hope to find someone who is similar. I'm a strong woman I know, but even strong womean have a tuff time dealing with tuff situations...
I'm blogging this just cause its good for me to express myself.
My boys have to be my focus, I'm trying to find hobbies and things to fill my time to fill my emptiness, there is alot the world has to offer, and I don't want that. I don't want to be lost anymore than I've already been. I'm searching for the peace that I felt before. I'm doing alot of soul searching and been in my head alot, that's a hard place to be. Sifting through the dirt of my life.
I'll be good, I just needed to get these thoughts out there. Thanks for reading!

Reflective Thoughts

Wow, Some of the things I've done....Divorce has a way of changing you and how you view the world. I've been sifting through my thoughts and feelings on my life. And here is the quote that fits me the most:

Life is a funny thing, just when you think you have everything figured out, something happens and you realize you know nothing, then the growth comes when you work and strive to figure it out all over again.
I've learned a few life lessons this month and I'm going to continue to learn so I can be that much better at being me.

I've been focusing on being a better mom and loving the boys and teaching them good values, and playing with them to keep them smiling! They are growing so fast. I remember when they were babies and just feels like yesterday, but it's not and time just goes by....and will continue too, so I'm going to enjoy these moments with them and enjoy watching them grow.
As the seasons change in the weather, seasons change in our lives....and we just need to roll with the punches take the good with the bad and learn what it is we need to learn. There are no accidents and everything has it's purpose, it all happens for a reason.

Fun lately!

Fun days!

Recent Pix

Kylor starting 2nd Grade
Orion first day of school

Swing'n Quinn

What a Day!

Life will happen so let it happen, this is what happened today. I was almost ticketed for speeding on my way to my soccer game I was going 84 in a 65, good thing I have a good record thats the reason why I got out of it. What a blessing! I have been doing alot of thinking about my life and music is helping me see where I'm headed. Orion woke up with a severe ear ache I took him to the Dr. and he's got Swimmers Ear, yuckky! poor guy he's in alot of pain, he has meds now though so much better. I took the boys to the park and we fed the ducks, they had a good time, Orion played but he was exhausted when we were done there. I thought we would spend some quality family time together, earlier this week, Kylor had a bad day so I spent that night writing love notes to each of the boys. I really love them so much, I'm juggling alot with them, but I so love them, it's the fog that sometimes makes it hard, but then I re-focus and then I'm good for another week. The Fog I referred to is everything I need to do. I'm just trying to be super Mom somedays so I need to take it easy I know...But Mom's work never complete when you see all that needs to get done...LOL!!!

Kylor Starts 2nd grade!

Back to school we go. Kylor is back to school now, He was so excited to go. I dropped him off and I saw my good friend Lynn there and come to find out her son Kanalu is in the same class and Ky and him sit right next to each other. I was so happy to see her and the fact that our kids are in the same class makes it so awesome! It's so exciting to have a new school year start and see Kylor growing up so fast! He's such a good boy!

I have a Job now what?

Wow have not posted for a while. Life has but so crazy, I thought it was crazy before, boy was I wrong!!!! I got a job collections, I know lovely, but it's income, I need money more than anything right now, My other wants are on hold until I can figure out this single Mom stuff. My new stress is dealing with 3 different schedules now that school is about to start again. Kylor is excited to Start school he gets to ride the bus and Orion starts head Start on the 9th of September. Quinn is starting to talk he said baby today and he said stop that yesterday, he's learning to say lots of new things each day. I can't beleive how much life has changed for me. I love my boys so much, they are growing so fast and I know the recent changes have been hard on them, I'm exhausted and worn out all the time, but somehow I have the strength to keep on going, I have no idea how I'm managing it all. I've been keeping busy in my social life and it's great but I think I may need to slow it down a bit, sometimes too much fun can be overwhelming, I enjoy the quiet week nights though that's for sure, the weekends are a different story. I'm still taking one day at a time and trying to fugure it all out. It's going to take alot of time!!!!!!

Jobs, Where?????

I've applied for almost every job I've seen come open, I've had three interviews and no luck yet, I'm still being patient, but it's hard, everyone is looking for jobs and they are just not avaliable, somethings got to come through soon.

Settled in to our new place.

We'll It's been a few weeks since my last post. I'm sorry. Life has been a bit hectic, but I'm doing good. I've been on the job search, seriously apply everywhere. Things became a little complicated with working with family and hours were cut down to 6 hrs a week. It was just better than I stopped working and now my new job is Looking for a new JOB! The boys are enjoying their summer. I take them swimming nearly everyday. I've been going out alot with friends and making alot of new friends. I never knew how Divorce would effect me and all this time I was trying to avoid it. I feel a big weight has been lifted in ways and in other ways I feel the pressure of being an offical single Mom, just dealing with everyday struggles. I'm just taking one day at a time and know that things will and are going to be ok. I'm greatful for such great people in my life. I have the best friends and I love them so much! The boys are doing good. We are still adjusting into our apartment life, the boys have met some friends that live near us and we play with them at the pool. I would love to post some pictures but I've not had the chance to take any.

What has happened lately?

We'll to make a long story Short, Steve came home from Korea on this mid tour and decided to file for Divorce. I was hoping that when he came home we could have mended some mis-understandings but he had already made up his mind.
It was of course heart breaking for us. I'm still trying to make since of the situation. I know I must be strong and continue to tell the boys their Dad loves them, but they do feel bad about it. The boys and I have moved into a nice Apartment to start a new life for ourselves. I've been busy with the move, and getting the kids settled and starting to register them for their schools and keep up a postive attitude for them and myself. It's not easy though. I know I am being watched over and there is a great peace that has been with me, though the pain and loss is sometimes unbearable. I'm sorting through those feelings you go through when something this drastic happens. I'm doing good though. We dropped off Steve to the Airport on the 9th and the kids seem to have settled down and we can resume our transition back to it just being the 4 of us. Now that's it's become a perminant situation and not a temporary one. I have to be Strong so that is what I'm doing. Thanks for all your prayers. I'm so glad I have great friends and family to help me during this difficult time.

HAPPY 4th of JULY!!!!

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Quinn's New toy

I spotted this at a garage sale on one of our Rainy days. Quinn's in the Thomas phase and he loves riding on this thing. Even Kylor and Orion can still ride on it. Choo Choo!!!!!

Audrey's new hobby!

Ok! I've been going through alot lately, I'm not going into the details on that right now. I decided to get this scooter to ride around with my Mom and friends who have bikes of their own already, I got it from a nice friend in my ward for $750.00 not bad huh...I'm just waiting to get my license part done, then I'll be legal.

Kylor's 7th Birthday!

We planned a big party for Kylor with 9 kids coming, unfortunately only one came. He still had a great time having his Mario Bro's Party, just more Candy and prizes to go around. He got lots of fun things for his Birthday! I can't Believe Ky is 7 now...he's growing so fast.

Hill AFB Air Show!

Books signed by a few Thunderbird Pilots!

We went to this June 6th, we had a great view and alot of fun seeing all they had on base!

Kylor 1st Grade Trip to the Zoo!

Bald Eagle, Not something you see everyday!

EEEK!

Falcon in Flight!
Sorry for the Delay in Posting, I've been busy living my life.

Kylor's School Birthday Lunch!

I had the chance to go and be Kylor's guest at school for his Birthday lunch. He was excited for me to come and eat with him. We ate and he got a gift, a book a treat and a pencil. He pointed out his friends to me and it was a nice little treat to have school lunch with him. I attended that same school when I was little grades K-6 so I have many memories in that Lunch room, it was a flash back in time for me! I went with him outside to his after lunch recess, it was neat to see him at play with his friends, When it was time for me to go, I waved him goodbye and he blew me a kiss and kept on playing. Kylor is such a great kid. I'm so blessed to have such a sensitive and loving son. He's going to be such a ladies man when he gets older. Sweet Sweet Kylor~!

Steve's Count Down to Utah

It's been a long 7 months, Steve is coming home June 11th. We are excited to see him, though things are uncertain how it's going to go. We love you!

Joys of being a Mother!

Being silly is the greatest times!
Happy Mother's Day to all your women in my life! I find it interesting to know that Eve, in the garden of Eden was called the Mother of all living before she even bore children. I really think women are so great, if you have children or not, you still are a Mother. I feel like being a Mother is one of the best accomlishments I've ever done this far in my life. I am so greatful to my own mother and all that she went throught to raise me. I appreciate my 2nd-Mom's Pam and Gma who I've been able to get to know alot more since living with them. There is so much we can learn from listening to the Mother's around us. In my own role as a Mother to our three Beautiful boys, I hope I'm alble to be the best Mom I can be to them. I love them so much and I learn from them each day, new things, I didnt see before. I enjoy being a Mom it's such a blessing. I love Kylor's compliments when he says to me"Mommy you look really pretty today, or I love you" he ususally says that a couple times a week, then Orion says, "Mom your silly" I really love to see Orion be proud of himself when he colors a picture or is telling me about his name and how it begins with an "O", and Quinn show's me that love by his constant cuddles and smiles he gives to me. Kylor made a cute card at school for me for Mother's day here is what it said " Dear Mom, You are the best Mother and your the coolest. Mother I love you, I hope you like this Happy Mother's Day Card. Make the world Shinny, Love Kylor! He told me he made it up by himself.

I also love getting those yellow flowers that show up in the yard, those cute little dandilions, I know they think it's my favorite flower, weed! They alway bring them to me, almost daily. It's cute! What would I be without having those wonderful children in my life. I love them so much!

Adventures at Classic Skating

Tonight was a fun night! Orion's school had an activitiy at Classic skating! I had the boys take their scooters they didnt want to skate, Orion did try it but was frustrated so it was back to the scooter. I was able to roller skate and take Quinn on the floor in the stroller, it was lots of fun! I'm so happy to see the kids riding their scooters, they just love them. They are getting so big its not even funny! I lost Orion twice, so when I was not skating I was looking for him. He is fearless. The first time I had his name paged and he showed up, he was over by the jumping castle area, I was looking for him for almost 10 mins. Scared me to death! The second time it was when the lights were dark, towards the end of the evening and I spotted him walking towards me, I asked him where his scooter was and he said "Out by the car" I said you are kidding me! He said no it's out by the car, I asked him if he had gone outside and he said yes. I couldn't believe it. I put my skates away and we went out to the car and sure enough it was there laying on it's side. He said he was tired and wanted to go. Orion is so independent it's almost scarey at times. I had a good talk to him about not leaving the building when we go some where. I still amaze myself at times, that I'm even crazy enough to take all three boys alone to a place like that. I guess if I didn't we'd be stuck home all the time and we'd miss out on alot of fun. All the stress is worth it.

Can't get enought to drink!

Orion's having fun!

Kylor showing me his trick he learned tonight!

Orion taking a break!

Kylor saw his friend that's in his school class Kiandre, they hung out alot of the night!

A fun day!

Today I got home in a hurry I needed to go pick up my mom from the Airport, I asked Kylor if he had gotten his homework done, and he said yes "I did it on the bus" I was like what? I was suprized that he did that, he usually does it at home at the desk. I guess he got the idea from other kids. I reviewed it and it was done perfect, answers were all correct! I told him, ok that's great you can do it on the bus as long as it's done and you do your best, he still needs to read the reading section to me though.
We picked my mom up and dropped her off, We hung out at their house and they have a fun house, they have chickens and pigeons and I took the kids for a ride on the lawn mower tractor, it has a trailer too, the kids sit in the wagon part. I let Kylor and Orion sit on my lap and drive. They have baby chicks that just hatched this week, so Kylor and Orion held one, Quinn wanted to squeeze it's head so I helped him gently pet it. Quinn's become such a little tiger! We just hung out for a while before we headed home. It was nice to just relax after having to run around all day! Wednesday's are my busy days, since I drop off and pick up Orion from school, I work too, so I take an extended lunch and do alot of running around mid day.
I've been running after I put the kids down to bed the past week or so I'm starting to train for the 5k on July 4th, plus it's a great stress reliever to get out and just run!

Sunday Pictures

Here is the Easter Sunday pictures I never had taken, so I took one today!

Easter Pix

Happy Easter!

This is one of my favorite talks at conference. This is the true meaning behind Easter, I've been able to teach the kids about it this today. We have had a great Easter!

Spring Break!

This week is a good one. Monday took the Kids to a candy factory and we saw how they make all kinda of different candy, we got to sample fresh taffy yummy! My sis Kaylyn and her 3 girls also went too. Kylor is now stuck on Cinnamon gummy bunnies! He loves them.
I took Orion the the eye Dr. to check his eyes checked out and he has a slight stigmatism and a little far-sighted, the Dr. seems to think he'll out grow it and won't need glasses for it, but we'll test it again once he starts reading.
I took the boys to the park last night and this time I didn't take the stroller, I literally was chasing 3 kids around, Quinn was loving the ducks and laughed at them, I'm glad Ky and Orion pretty much know how to stay on the playground cause, I was chasing Quinn, he doesn't just walk around, he was running everywhere. It's kinda nice, I don't have to worry about him being left behind, he knows how to keep up just fine.
Orion still picked me my favorite flowers, dandilions, he's my outdoor boy and always wants to play outside. It's nice to have good weather! Just think a few more months and it will be summer YAY!

179th General Conference notes:

Today was a great day! I was able to attend the Sunday Morning session with my Mom and a few of her mission friends, she got tickets from my aunt who is in the Tabernacle Choir. We got seats in the lower right section and those of you who have been in that huge building know how cool that is. I took some notes so here goes I'll paraphase, I couldnt right that fast, I did the best I could.
Deter F. Uchdorf- Atonement and plan of redemtion, finding happiness and joy during these hard times. The place to find lasting happiness is through the gospel of Jesus Christ. It unlocks the door to true happiness. Happiness doesn't come from man, it comes from the Creater himself. The more we feel the spirit the more we will extend ourselves to others, and become more forgiving, peacemakers, etc. Apply and reapply the gospel prinicples everday. Knowing the seed is good is not enough, we must nurish it and Disciplship is a jouney and doesn't just happen over night. It is to accept Gods will and not just our own. Now is the time to come together in our Marriage and families and embrace the gospel and all that it teaches. The Gospel refines us and helps us learn from our mistakes. Atonement has the power to make us whole again when we are willing to REPENT! We see ourselves just for today, Heavenly Father see's us Forever. Start where you are, it's never too late. Walk in his way, the Savior will be on ourside helping us through.
~Neil C. Anderson (the newest General Auth) "The Lord will shape the back to fit the burden" He talked about it's our responsibility to keep our covenants and it ill be a badge of honor throughout Eternity. Remeber who we are, we are not alone in our desires to do good. Plead to the Lord on what we should be. All we are and all we will ever be we ow to our Lord and Savior.
~Steven E. Snow- talked about change and how to get through or over come the challenges with change in our life. 4 points he talked about Follow the Prophet & Keep and eternal prespective, this our time for testing and to test our Have faith : more forward in faith and faith and doubt cannot exsist together one will dispell the other Be of good cheer! There is change that may come to our lives that is not welcome, unemplyoment, death, divorce. The point is accept those changes and get on with our lives he was saying.
I loved Jefferey R. Holland talk about those who are alone, due to different reasons, I can relate to this I've felt very alone this year. He talked about The Atonement and Even Jesus felt alone at the time his friends and apostles should have been standing beside him. We don't have to feel alone we have the Savior with us. "I will not leave you comfortless" The Savior taught. The session closed by our beloved Prophet he talked about three different early Pioneers who left their homeland to go to Zion, the stories were very touching the best part I like what this quote "The Future is as bright as your Faith"
I just got done reading the best book it's called the "PEACEMAKER" it was a great book. I've learned alot from reading it, it's one my bishop suggested I read. It relates bible stories to experiences in a family and marriage. It's one I'm going to keep reading over and over. There is alot of depth to that book, I still am thinking about what I've read and I finished it two nights ago. I believe in eternal families, and I'm so greatful for the blessing of the gospel in my life. I've had my faith tested, but I'm glad I've been able to repent and come back to where I know I should be. Love is a power thing. I can't even begin to see how much Our Father in Heaven loves us. I can only imagine, he's given us so many ways to get back to him, if only we listen and follow his teachings. I really enjoyed this conference weekend.

Thoughts on Marriage!

Seem's like when you first get married things are fresh and new and you think that life will be perfect just because you have each other, as the years go on, and as children come into that family unit you start to realize how much work it really takes. The newness wear's off and you realize that sometimes this just is not what you wanted out of life and how you didn't think life would throw you some punches, and some of those punches you wish you could avoid. I am very greatful to have a great husband, We are having a diffucult time right now. I'm so greatful for the Gospel in my life. I've had to rely on faith a great deal lately, I'm not sure what the future hold for us or what will happen. All I know is that I love my husband and want to be with him forever and always. I love my family. I sometimes wish life was a little easier, and I could get a break from trials, but apparently this is not the case, so I just keep going and I will never give up!

Crazy Cousins Outting To Desert Star Theater in SLC

We girls all went together and saw "AmericanFork Idol" it was great, sorry the picture was the the clearest. This is the group of Aunts & cousins here it's so great to see my aunts and cousins we try to get together once every couple months...I am starting to really appreciate living closer to family. They really have given so much support during this difficult time for our family. Love you all!

Loving Super Mario Galaxy on the Wii!

I have to admit it, I love the Wii, I feel slightly addicted to it, not to mention Ky and Orion are always asking me to play it, I do most of the playing on that game but they are right there will me cheering me on each step of the way. We have gotten 31 stars on Super Mario Galaxy, I've not been this hook. I really have a good time playing it! It's challenging so it's that much more fun to test myself and get the levels passed.
Tonight was such a clear night sky, I took a minute to myself around mid night and took a drive. When I got back, I looked up and saw the beautiful Stars outside the sunroof, When ever I look out there in space, the first thing that usually crosses my mind is how pretty it is. I found the Constillation Orion, the same one that we named Orion after. I still remember talking to Steve while we were still dating and saying that one day we'll name one of our sons Orion, that is a good memory. I love the Stars there is something magical about looking out into the heavens. I can't wait for more clear nights like these ones where I can go out and have more minutes to myself.

Quinn Dr App. 17 Mo

Today was a busy day. Quinn went to the Dr. he's now 25 lbs and 31.5 inches, weight (55%) height (45%) and his head size (70%) he's got some brains in there. He's growing well. He was up last night 5am for an hour, I think those molars are bugging him. He didnt eat much today either. He's very active and was running all over the clinic, not bad when your in a hurry. He got one shot. I then went from there to Daisy's Dog training and Quinn went to a sitters for an hour while I did that. I picked up Orion from school and his teachers said that he's now writing his name all by himself and he's doing really good. His teacher said he's a sweetheart. I tells me he likes school and seems happy when he goes. I'm so glad and I've noticed a definate difference in his attitude at home too. I love it! We had Barb the family theripst come over she has not come in a while we are down to 1x a month just to check on things and see how it's going. That meeting went well. She has alot of good advice for me and our situation. It's helped me out alot, just talking to people and getting out my feelings on things.
This afternoon after Kylor got Homework done, we played the Wii together, They boys like me playing Super Mario Galaxy, it's a hard game but they cheer me on and we passed alot of levels and we were all so excited!!! I've never been the big game player, but I have to say I love playing it, we played for almost 2.5 hours, It was sad. I lost track of time and I had to hurry out the door to FHEN at 6:30to the church and that was a great time there. That was my day today, it's never boring around here. oh yeah HAPPY GREEN DAY!

Brotherly Love!

Quinn just loves is brothers and they love him. Quinn is so cuddly and he'll lay on anything that he wants to cuddle with. Kylor was nice and let him sit on him. They were watching a show together. It's so cute to see how loving they are towards each other. These are the moments that make parenting worth while.

Disney on Ice

Saturday I was able to take the boys to Disney on Ice in SLC, I took Orion and Kylor, Quinn stayed behind with Gma, My sister Kaylyn and her three girls went and we all sat together it was alot of fun! We love Disney! We are really looking forward to June and we get to go to Disneyland with Steve when he comes home! Can't wait!!!

Pan & Tink Lilo & Stitch

"Tic Toc, Tic Toc"

Sunday

I'm starting to love Sunday mostly cause I can come home from church and sleep. It's the perfect nap day. Today we had Stake Conf. We didn't go. I was not going to chase kids for 2 hours, I think maybe I'll try it next time. We stayed home, and had a lazy day the kids stayed in their Pjs all day long. I was able to take a nice relaxing bath while Quinn napped and then just read stories to Kylor. We took a trip to the library yesterday and got some new books. I don't see how wih everything I'm doing I still have the chance to get board. I really am getting spring fever!!!!!! I'm so ready.

Orion's funny comment

We were driving in the car and Orion spotted a light pink catty (I believe it was a Mary Kay Car) He said "Mom a pink car" He spotted it before me. I looked and saw it too~ he then laughs and says "That's girly".. The way he said it just had me cracking up. He says the funniest things!

Hilarious Movie!

I took the boys to the dollar theater to see this. I really have spring fever cause I'm wanting to get out and do things. I was brave and took all three by myself to the 7:15 showing. It was hard at first Quinn was tired, but luckily he feel asleep for me and didn't wake up until the end. The movie had me and the boys cracking up nearly the whole time. We loved it!

Playing in the back

This is a cute video of the kids playing in the back! It was a nice day, it was a bit cold but the sun did come out for a bit, so we took daisy with us for a walk around the block, the boys rode on their scooters and I had Quinn in the stoller then they played in the back yard for a while. That is the same rope swing their Daddy played on growing up, what a great thing! **Note:watch Daisy run around, she's hilarious, we all had a good laugh about her bouncing everywhere, she really wants to fly. When she jumps we were laughing so hard, she looks like a rabbit! Enjoy!**

Peek-A-Boo!!

Quinn is so cute! I love his smiles!

Our Good morning Greeters!

Thursday morning, I was getting the boys ready for school, we had our curtains open and I look up and see these 6 deer staring at me through the window, I had to get this on video they were so close. Kylor thought it was so neat! Kylor after they bounced away said he's so happy we are in Utah now, cause we have deer in our back yard.

Mommy and Me!

Orion and I flew a kite together yesterday! It was very windy, he was proud to hold it while it was up in the air. He threw it up to, and I flew it for a while. When he was holding it, I told him not to go to close to the big oak tree, but low and behold, he was running around and OH SNAP! the tree ate it. Orion cried & cried, Luckily the wind was blowing hard enough it actually helped it down. I should have taken pictures, but I had my hands full. Flying the kite and chasing Quinn. Quinn is all over the place now. He gets mad at me when I don't let him walk outside, he wants to B-line for the street, he's turning into a busy boy. The tantrums are starting Oh Me-Oh my! I thought I was through....nope here come Quinn almost 18 months now. 2 is not that far away, oh yeah, did I ever say 2 was easy compared to 3! I have a couple more years until I'm in the clear I know, I'm going to try and enjoy the insane time I have raising three busy boys!

Daisy the Dog

Our Puppy who is now 4 months old. She is attending puppy classes now. Mostly for socialization. I took her to the vet and to get groomed and she was mean to the strangers, she's very scared and so when she's unsure she clams up and gets very protective. I was holding her and someone tried to pet her and she growles, shows her teeth and probably will bite them, she's done it to me when she's been nervous.... not good. She's gone to two classes now at Petsmart and she's doing much better, she's ever better behaved at home, believe it or not. When Kylor was a baby we had a black lab. named Shadow, she was a great dog, we ended up giving her to some friends due to many reasons. I took Shadow to puppy classes to, and it was alot of fun. Lab's are great dogs! I think Daisy will get better as she learns some manners, next week I'm going to get her fixed, so that will help half of our problems! Those female hormones gotta love it! She's such a cute dog, I love her!

Kylor Starts Piano

Tuesday was Ky's first piano lesson, he was excited! We met his teacher and she's really nice. She seems to work great with Kylor which is so important, she made it fun. He has 4 books to work out of each week. He goes 1x a week for 1/2 hr. I'm very excited that he's happy to finally get to go to Piano!

Latest in the crazy house~

Today was a nutty day! It was Sunday, it's alwasy a challenge to get me and the boys out to church on time, so I've decided it's more important that I get us there than worry about being few minutes late. Our church is at 9am and it's a trick it get everyone ready including myself out the door. I do find I have better weeks when I go though. I'm attending the Family relations class, and I have to say it's helping me have a better perspective on things. We have gone over communication and how we have different personalities and communicate differently. I have enjoyed the teachers in that class.
Kylor paid his tithing willingly for the first real time today. Always before he wanted to take it back cause it's "his" but he paid tithing on his chore money and he was happy to do it. I was very proud of him. He's growing so much, he's a gentlemen too, opening doors for other people at church. He's a great kid!
*I have say now that we are approaching our 4.5 month mark since we left the island and started living separate lives, I'm really tired of having Steve gone. I miss him so much, and it's really hard raising the boys without him, it really takes to to share the work load in a family, I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed of my responsibilities and I don't think June will come quick enough* sometimes I think what the heck were we thinking!!!!???? but I know in the end it will be ok and what happens is for our better, it's a growing time for us. *

Kylor & Piano Lessons

I found a piano teacher for Kylor, I was putting off starting his lessons cause, I didn't want to drive to Ogden, but I found a lady close so he starts on Tuesday, it's once a week. He's been bugging me for months to go to lessons. He really want to do it. I told him once he starts h's got to stick to it for a while. Maybe we have a musician in our family?

Last Day of swimming lessons

Tonight was the last night for all of us and swimming lessons, it was a great pass time to get us though the cold snap of Feburary, the kids are swimming so great, I may get them into it again come spring, they'll be in a higher level, but we are going to take a break for a couple months. They loved going! Even Quinn did, he's a water bug too. Those pictures are from another Mom in the class and was nice to email them to me. Thanks Jenell!

Steve's Latest!

Steve in Korea: has been really busy, the past week we've been able to talk more on the phone. It's actually been very nice to keep him in the loop on what's been going on over here. Alot's been going on too. He has three days off this week to study for his Tech Test coming up in the next week. We are very excited this is his year to make the Promotion to Tech SSgt! Last year he missed it by 8 points so we are certain he'll make it this year. He keeps very busy with work, they have him doing alot of things at once. He's been good though. We are counting down to June, 3.5 months until he's coming home for his mid tour!!! Good luck honey on your Studies and Test! We love you!

Celine Dion! Taking Chances Tour

I took the chance to go see see Celine Dion yesterday evening! I bought my ticket, but I was able to get 4 free ones, Lucky me! I took Steve's mom, My friend Holly, then Sisters in law Becky and then Becky's sister Chelsea, it was great! I had a floor seat ticket so I could see pretty good, I was on row 11, then the 4 tickets were on the upper level, they were all greatful to beable to go. Celine Dion is simply the best!

Kylor's Wii Boxing

Kylor Blows a Bubble!

Kylor has been practicing and he finally made one while we were driving in the car on base. He was so proud! Now he's constantly poping it!

Baby Shower for my friend & Youtube gift making!

Three is their lucky number!

Ok, I know I have mentioned my friend who is having triplet boys, Well we've been friends since 9th grade, also her husband we've kow each other for a long time. We basically hung out with each other and had the same group of friends in High school. They came to the hospital to see us when I was in labor with Kylor and brought us a nice gift from Build A Bear. I really wanted to do something speacial for them, so I decided to do something new as a gift and make them a diaper cake. I've only seen them done at other friends showers, and I didn't know how to make one, the thought came to me YouTube. And yep, I got instructions on it on how to...It was so easy, here is the results of that gift! I went to the shower on Saturday and she really liked it!