Little Lifestyles!

different

2011-06-29T16:48:00.000-06:00

“To effectively communicate, we must realize that we are all different in the way we perceive the world and use this understanding as a guide to our communication with others.”

2011-06-28T13:16:00.004-06:00

Going through old photo's...Look how young I look in this photo! How happy I was....I Love you...
Life is great lately..taking it slow, day by day! Today is a new day, tomorrow is yet to come and yesterday...well that's old news!!

"Your smile makes me laugh! Your laugh makes me smile every time I see your face I can never frown on that day"

Good Times!

2011-06-24T11:14:00.002-06:00

Kanin took the dog for a walk yesterday...or wait the dog took Kanin....envision the dog running and Kanin falling to the grass and not letting go of the leash...the greatest! Not only that, he had an audience! Love it, also he is finally tall enough this year to peddle his bike...yeah! He is getting so so big! I will be first to say, I don't like it. And the kid has the greatest skin! Been in the sun only a few times and he dark dark dark! Ok, well I write some more memories later...we are headed out to make some...YEAH!!!

Perfect

2011-06-20T15:28:00.003-06:00

I know I'm not perfect, but I'm perfect for me! My faults and mistakes have taught me about love and life! I have learned daily how to become more and more comfortable in my skin! I have fallen in and out of love, sometimes with the same person. I am not a religious woman but in the last little bit people I have talked to or been around have been teaching me things I didn't know I was even being taught. I feel strong in my heart that things heal themselves, most of the time for good reason. My journey on earth is a one time shot, I won't go without you! Timeless!

Happy Fathers Day

2011-06-19T13:11:00.003-06:00

Happy Fathers Day to the fathers I know...I love you all! Especially the two biggest ones in my life..my own father, and the father of my son! Thank you so much for giving him to me...I know that sometimes I have not been the most pleasant person in the world...but I do believe you know how I feel...even though I want to smack you half the time...( So this is my, I'm Sorry!) Regardless...Happy Fathers Day to you! This is my song to you, every time I hear it I cry...reminds me of you two~~

Drivin through town just my boy and me
With a 'Happy Meal' in his booster seat
Knowin that he couldn't have the toy til his nuggets were gone

A green traffic light turned straight to red
I hit in my brakes and mumbled under my breath
His fries went a flyin? and his orange drink covered his lap

Well, then my 4 year old said a 4 letter word
It started with 'S' and I was concerned
So I said, Son, now where'd you learn to talk like that??

He said, I've been watching you, dad ain't that cool?
I'm your buckaroo, I want to be like you
And eat all my food, and grow as tall as you are?

"We got cowboy boots and camo pants
Yeah, we're just alike, hey, ain't we dad
I want to do everything you do
So I've been watching you"

We got back home and I went to the barn
I bowed my head and I prayed real hard
Said, Lord, please help me help my stupid self?

Just this side of bedtime later that night
Turnin on my son's Scooby-doo night light
He crawled out of bed and he got down on his knees

He closed his little eyes, folded his little hands
Spoke to God like he was talkin to a friend
And I said, Son, now where?d you learn to pray like that??

He said, I've been watching you, dad ain't that cool?
I'm your buckaroo, I want to be like you
And eat all my food, and grow as tall as you are"

"We like fixin? things and holding moma's hand
Yeah, we're just alike, hey, ain't we dad?
I want to do everything you do
So I've been watching you"

With tears in my eyes I wrapped him in a hug
Said,My little bear is growin up?
And he said, But when I'm big
I'll still know what to do?

€"'Cause I've been watching you, dad ain't that cool?
I'm your buckaroo, I want to be like you
And eat all my food, and grow as tall as you are"

"By then I?ll be strong as superman
Well be just alike, hey, wont we dad?
When I can do everything you do
'Cause Ive been watching you"
Love you guys~~~

Keys

2011-06-18T10:28:00.003-06:00

Setting out to find the keys in my life to unlock all the happiness! Unlock all the love in my heart and practice living in my skin! Speaking of skin.....gonna find a pool today and get me some sun! I love my life! I love the lessons I have learned! And you! I love you!!! SHARE. Also, becareful what u believe and what you believe is believable! :)

Simple

2011-06-16T09:07:00.002-06:00

Oh, how I miss the simple things in life! The sound of the kids fighting! The sound of my dog n his claws on the hardwood floors, the sound of the little boy running up n down the stairs singing, pulling a weed, and so much more! Life is such a challenge! Bring it! I have been slowly training for a 10k. .... Let's hope by the time it gets here I will b ready! I finally know who my new idol is and I may not getto look just like her but I will get there as much asi can too!! Ty Dana Linn Bailey for the push! Ok well. Live, love, laugh! Btw, I love you!

Told

2011-06-15T09:43:00.001-06:00

Someone told me once...."Don't cut yourself so short". Taking their advice is very hard when it involves more than just you! But really, I do understand what they are saying! Ty

2011-06-13T13:08:00.000-06:00

Sure

2011-06-13T12:33:00.003-06:00

We all do things in our lives that carve paths..sometimes paths that are either unclear or uncertain! Given that we still carve them! Sometimes we have to put ourselves in situations that we never want to even fathom...Trust me I know this all to well! But in the last couple years as I have seen my own son grow and I have started to mold him into a young man (is 4 a young man) I notice me telling him things or teaching him things I too needed to learn! Morals of a man, how does a woman teach a young boy morals of a man....like being polite..yes please, No please, thank you, your welcome, bless you ect. Along with morals I have been very adamant on teaching my son the skill of not telling lies and being honest...but for me to teach him that I had to be that person. I am a very honest person, I strive to grow within my own soul even if i am lost inside. Sometimes when you must be honest with yourself or someone else it can include hurt and disappointment. We all know this to well, this is were carving our own path comes in also! Me as a 37 year old woman I NEVER strive to hurt someone I don't know and want them to hurt...cuz I too could be or have in my past been the one hurt (or be hurting now). I think it is important to be honest with people! Even if it hurts! I trust in myself I am a GOOD person, and HONEST person, a GREAT friend and someone that anyone can trust..I love my family even if I cannot hold them all in one hand! I miss not hearing the heartbeat of all of them at once...and watching them grow together! Something I have longed for.
Until next time, remember who you are and what you would do in your situations and why! There are paths to be carved everywhere...you win some you loose some.
I love you, I love you!

Lost

2011-06-12T19:51:00.002-06:00

I am lost! Lost for words within my own soul! I actually wish I was just plain lost! Lost somewhere to never be found, out to sea! I will find myself! I know where I am! Pride intact! Love invisible! Walls of steel up! Pray for me! I feel like falling pedals from a beautiful rose! A rose I never possessed! *sigh*. Thorns?

Lasting

2011-06-11T12:40:00.004-06:00

Today I learned about a very sick little boy, not just any little boy my nephews good friend Dylan that has been diagnosed with a fatal brain tumor! Not just any brain tumor a very fast growing paced brain tumor. He has been given less than a year to live...This brought to me the thought of the strengthen of my own family and how much it mean to heal us all...Give or take I don't care what anyone things..there are reasons why I feel lost in my own skin. I feel as if something were to happen to one of us who will be the rock I stand on? Who will be the person given to us on earth to hold us up, or for that matter will it be me that needs to be held up. Not being a child anymore and being a grown woman with personal expectations of life I need to ponder who that person will be and hope I can rely on this person to grow with! Looking at what Dylans family has gone through and continues to go through saddens and more or less hardens my soul knowing the foundation for my family has been torn and I must find the strength in me to try and heal whatever it is I can heal. Not knowing the future scares me and what has to come. I want a simple loving nurturing life with a man and a family I can talk about brag about and more or less SHOW OFF! Something I had time ago! I go to bed seeing all of you in my dreams and the memories we possess not one of you is gone from that dream! You are all there!
I will blog my feelings I will blog my life, this is that diary I hold! The feelings that I posses in my heart and my soul! Call me crazy, call me what you want! I am in my heart! Sometimes a heart I refuse to fight...
As I sit here I feel the heat rising from my body thinking of each and everyone of you...all different in your own way. I miss your touch, your voice and most of all the love that I cannot reach out and touch!
Again, I wait for tomorrow! xo

Good Luck to you Dylan in your fight against gods created monster!
Happy Birthday to my sweet sister Rachel, I love you will my heart and my soul!
You are my Rock! Even if you don't want to be sometimes....I love you!

Until next time!

Eyes

2011-06-10T14:51:00.002-06:00

At this moment in time I wish I was blind! I wish I did not see what I saw. I wish I did not feel what it Is my heart Is feeling. For that matter I wish I did not have a heart in my chest! I miss my family so much.....I don't know what else to say. I wish I was blind! I love you! Xoxo

Pounding

2011-06-09T15:43:00.002-06:00

Is that my heart I feel pounding in my chest? If you have questions and want answers ask me. If your unsure, ask me! I feel the future, I feel in the pounding of my heart! I feel the heat of my soul! I feel it! Everything will b fine, a slow roll! A soft breathe....can u feel me breath?

Do You

2011-06-08T10:26:00.002-06:00

Do you think my 4 year old could really finish a whole 40 minute Jackie Warner work out? Oh, yes he can! With a smile! Lunges are cake to him, they ought to be he is how from the floor? Exactly!
Finally competed the Master Bedroom! What a great feeling! It looks so romantic, I hope it does the trick....more relaxation time for the owners.
Website is up and running too! 10 years ago I had a very successful decorating business. When the market crashed after 9/11 it slowly dwindled....well its time again! I am up and running! Hopefully it will keep me as busy as I was years ago. I have learned a lot in 10 years so I am thinking so, maturity!
Change is good! Especially positive change. Behavior is contagious, laugh and love!
Until next time! xo

Graduation

2011-06-07T10:38:00.002-06:00

Kanin graduates pre-school today! I know I'm gonna be in tears! I know I'll get through it! Daddy, he looks just like you! Tomorrow he's gonna be a day older than today....just like us! I'm not gonna hide! I'm not gonna pretend......life...love.....I'm gonna love you like there is no tomorrow! Tomorrow!

I don't care!

2011-06-06T17:38:00.002-06:00

I don't care what anyone says, pain is pain! We give it, we get it!

Acceptance:
A catalyst for change
In our rush to make our pain and problems go away, few of us ever explore the potential of acceptance. Who knew it could be such a powerful force for change!

I know this all to well as I try to change rather than MASK the problems..the problems that I know painfully exist...but in the past! Acceptance is really pure philosophy. Its about clearly and compassionately acknowledging what IS right now-nothing more and nothing less!

So here I am living in the NOW, nothing more nothing less! Wondering how on earth I can beat the odds of Natural Love! Finding myself over and over! Realizing I am a great person with feelings and morals...with acknowledgment of my past...but what is past is past! And honestly, I have nothing more than NOW to give you!

I love you!

Fun Job!

2011-06-03T16:53:00.003-06:00

My passion is alive! My decorating job is 80% done, Whew! Only thing left to do is to shift the fabric on the pillows, decor above the bed..and done! The finished product is a very sophisticated romantic master bedroom. My clients are so excited! Hopefully they give me permission to post the before and after!

I also hope I survive the brutal workout tonight....pray for me!

Is it really time?

2011-06-02T13:30:00.003-06:00

Is it really time to grow up?? Kanin is getting so big, he barely fits in my arms! Hes going to out grow momma soon! Considering momma is only 5 feet tall....Thank goodness he is a boy...I won't have to share my shoes with him.....OH< WAIT! I do have a pair of BOYS Nike shoes....wonder when he will be wearing a size 2.5! Like I said he is growing up to fast! Today he brought home "Kanin's Book of Art" Can you say....who turned on the eye ball faucet...momma did! He said to me after school "Mom, will I be big as you one day?" The only thing I could think of was...NO!
As I type this message, the song in the background plays...."My Wish" So here's for you!!

"My Wish"

I hope that the days come easy and the moments pass slow,
And each road leads you where you want to go,
And if you're faced with a choice, and you have to choose,
I hope you choose the one that means the most to you.
And if one door opens to another door closed,
I hope you keep on walkin' till you find the window,
If it's cold outside, show the world the warmth of your smile,

But more than anything, more than anything,
My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to,
Your dreams stay big, and your worries stay small,
You never need to carry more than you can hold,
And while you're out there getting where you're getting to,
I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too,
Yeah, this, is my wish.

I hope you never look back, but ya never forget,
All the ones who love you, in the place you left,
I hope you always forgive, and you never regret,
And you help somebody every chance you get,
Oh, you find God's grace, in every mistake,
And you always give more than you take.

But more than anything, yeah, and more than anything,
My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to,
Your dreams stay big, and your worries stay small,
You never need to carry more than you can hold,
And while you're out there getting where you're getting to,
I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too,
Yeah, this, is my wish.

My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to,
Your dreams stay big, and your worries stay small,
You never need to carry more than you can hold,
And while you're out there getting where you're getting to,
I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too,
Yeah, this, is my wish.

This is my wish
I hope you know somebody loves you
May all your dreams stay big

This is all for my TWO favorite boys in the world! "My Wish"

Thank god for the Spellcheck!...But for the love of god...Where on earth is the GRAMMER button? God Help Me!

AGAIN

2011-05-23T18:09:00.003-06:00

Rain, Rain again? How am I gonna use my sunglasses if there is no stinkin SUN! That's it...If you can't have sun I will go find it! I even sent Kanin outside today to run in the rain, remember when we were little we put on our swimsuits and laid in the gutters blocking the water...OH< how I love every memory I have of rain....
How I love every memory I have of my life.....I feel so at peace! :}

Our Big Day!

2011-05-22T11:04:00.006-06:00

Kanin and I had the best day out yesterday...Started with our mommy/son photo shoot! Thanks to a friend that needed to practice, he did great! Thanks Trevor! We had so much fun, 79 pictures taken later and wala! I will show you our favorites...
This was followed by a night out at the Ball Game, Thanks Bees for a great game...

Our night ended in fireworks...it was great evening...and a surprise memory! TY

Choices

2011-05-17T16:18:00.002-06:00

Do your choices create the tears or do the tears create the choices..no one knows...Love lets you down, love lifts you up. Either way, your gonna feel something! Does really loving me make you the fool, or are you just fooling yourself. No one is the fool if you learned something from it. We all learn something through tears we cry..or the choices we cry for. Ramble as I must! Its all a story its all a memory its all just letters...Looking up! We dig deep we all dig what we want and what we need...was a good bye what was needed! I feel like I'm just watching airplanes, and with a four year old..explaining things I cant explain...No one can explain. Please someone explain to me what I must be saying...Love as I must! xox

Rain

2011-05-09T16:20:00.004-06:00

Rain Rain, go away! Kanin wants to go out and play! NOW! OMG...He has a new Harley and wants to go ride it...He wants to go for a walk, he wants to play on the slide, he wants to play baseball! He wants to do anything...! Please SUN, come out and save me from the hassle of this house!!!! PLEASE!

"Watching You"

2011-04-08T23:48:00.003-06:00

Just a bit of incite...sometimes its hard to fix what is broken, or to even think could it be worth it......! In the last couple of weeks I have listened to a lot of Country Music...I have learned a lot...! Ive asked him a couple of times..."Are you Gonna Kiss me or not" in "Cold Weather"? My answer was, baby..."Live a Little"! (Yes I answered my own question) Only for him to say "What do You Want" or wait...I have asked that too! Yes I could be talking about you...or you! But thanks to you, I'm "A Little Bit Stronger", not sure if its a good thing or not...but Ive seen the light at the end of the tunnel...ty~ Only to hear "I Won't Let Go" Thinking back, are you sure?
I know you see me in your dreams, I know everything reminds you of me...I'm not sure my 4 year old can say it better than this, I'm "Watching You" Dad!
Its about the choices you make that impacts our hearts....Feel it?

Passion

2011-03-20T16:25:00.003-06:00

Today was a big emotional day for me. I had to go pack up half of my life and put it in boxes...half of my life will go in a large 10X10 room to sit alone with out me! My life will change and things will be different....I'm not sure I'm ready but what choice do I have? I don't. Change is hard, letting go of passion is harder! If no passion was involved we would be able to move forward. I thank god this time he feels the way that I do! Passion has him too, love has him too...our family has him too! Its not easy to forget pain, its not easy to forget life as we have known it for 10 years.... I packed away...pictures of our past...with a story to live by..I have a memory! How do you get over one another if you will never forget that person in your heart....? Here is That Girl, That Guy! Alone in desperation, trying to find answers god will never give us! Helpless Nature! Am I a strong enough woman to admit, I cry in my sleep...? I think of him more often than I want to admit...Is he man enough to admit the same...?

Pay attention to what you read...................

Butterfly!

Blog Photo

2011-03-09T16:23:00.004-07:00

I was asked today to remove a very important photo of a expendable family..My family. Not only was this disturbing but irritating.. it was pointless! I opened the account saw my picture of MY family.. and thought what an amazing day...Kanin looked at it and said..."Mom Lets go there again, see that's you me and dad..he was happy to you! So lets go there again and say cheese k mom, for this many days!" (as he held up 10 tiny fingers) As innocent as they seem, so are the pictures of our past! Jealousy will never prevail! And memories will never disappear! As we get older no matter what the history in our past is it makes up who we are, what we are about and our love stories...near and far! I am proud of my love stories, my stories for that matter..no anger, no jealousy...just growth! Time to buy "The Secret"

2011-01-31T19:04:00.002-07:00

WE

2011-01-31T18:43:00.002-07:00

As we all look back on our lives we all hope we leaned a few lessons! With a life lesson in hands you realized how deep of a person you are and how much you have either shared with your loved ones or need to. How much you need to just sit and watch as a small child might stand in one spot taking notice of just something. I have learned many lessons in my life...and continue to do so...Tomorrow is gone, today is a work of progress and tomorrow is just a piece of anticipation! As I watch my son grow I notice how tall he has gotten, how his words fit just right together...he makes a sentence sound so amazing! And he can look at you with one look and know exactly what he needs..as of right now...he needs a hug most of the time! We learn to miss someone with a memory, we learn that a memory is something special, and something special is the memory! I have remembered the things I need to remember, and forgotten the things I don't remember! Why, because that's how we learn lessons! Ive learned them, ive grown to love them all! My point to all this is..hold on to a memory. If you get the chance make more...something new is sometimes something BLUE!..As in not something you really wanted...choose your words wisely..they are something you own in yourself! If you wouldn't want someone else to say them to you...then keep them to you!
Someday soon, probably this week I will be going back to work I hope. Something I'm scared to do but happy. I will be giving up sometime with my son...and I hope that he only does and says stuff that needs to be memorized when I am with him....He is growing up to fast. Love you all!

Happiest place on earth......Disneyland!

2011-01-04T13:55:00.002-07:00

In November we set out on a road trip! Kids all packed up...with no clue where we were going....but mom and dad knew! We were headed to Disneyland to enjoy our Thanksgiving holiday! And what a wonderful holiday it was! 3 days in Disneyland with the rest of California and Utah..This place was down right busy! Back to the beginning though...we are all in the car...quiet and finally tell the kids "guys we are not going to Price, we are going to Disneyland!" I had two smiling girls and a little boy that said...I don't want to go see Mickey Mouse...LOL

The weather was cold, and cloudy the first day...however, that did not stop us one bit! Not one! Our First ride was the Buzz Light Year ride...Kanin was in Awe! Rides to remember>>>>>Pirates of the Caribbean was Kanin's favorite ride (not sure if he was ok with the drop off in the beginning of the ride). Ashlyn and I tackled the Tower of Terror with complete Terror! It was a blast....so much to say...It was just super fun!!!
Coming home was hard, I even cried....good bye Mickey Mouse..Until we meet again! xoxo

Wow, what a year!

2010-10-25T12:12:00.008-06:00

I think I might have forgotten that we had a blog...our page is lacking some interesting stuff and some pics for the family to share...along with stories...we all have a story. We have camped a lot this year with our new trailer, it has been a lot of fun! I can't even remember my last post! The kids all had birthdays and well so did I...I am a big whopping 29..again! Kanin raced in a BMX race and won, got a trophy and all! Happy kid! He also started pre-school this year! It took us a minute to get him to like it but now we are good to go!
We went to Hawaii not just once but twice...who does this! We do...it is creeping up on Halloween and Kanin is making us all crazy...he thinks that everyday is Halloween! He is going to be Venom this year...I think daddy and I are going to walk him around this year for tricks and treating...Hopefully I can keep up on this dealio and keep up the stories...I am sure as soon as I do I will have much more to say! I will ad a few pictures....here we go!He

4th Day

2010-03-28T03:19:00.002-06:00

4th day in Hawaii brought new adventure...Woke up early, but not as early as we have been, Kanin has been waking up at 5 a.m. and yells "Mommy? What you doing?" You could only imagine what I say..."Shut your eyes NOW" He has been the spawn of Satan many times on the trip, I have had to calm down and realize he only 3..and then breathe! Him and Hayden want to fight like warriors but we keep them apart from each other...LOL Being that they are both #1 in their own worlds has made it fun to figure out..if one has a ball the other has to have a ball, if one has a shark the other has to have a shark..if one has gum the other..and so on..! Today we woke up and took our time and headed to North Shore, and to the Polynesian Cultural Center for a tour, our tour ended at 10 or so. The boys had a great time, we left with 2 warriors in tow. And one wanting a light saber...I know weird...ending on a good note he is fast asleep in bed and I am out on the patio listening to the ocean break and chilling with a cold drink in hand...Tomorrow will be a new adventure to write about and new pics of course..
Also, thank you body god for giving me this super sassy cold sore to deal with..it is growing insanely and I don't have anything for it...I am over it. Abreva, send shipment to Hawaii. Maholo!

3rd Day in Hawaii!

2010-03-27T01:27:00.003-06:00

Today the third day in Hawaii! The sand and sun is amazing, we have done some pretty amazing things! Arrived on Wednesday...and pretty much took it easy, the time change was hard on Kanin but he got to sleep for over 12 hours and was ready to hum along at...5 a.m. It all started when he said, mom..dad whatch doin? 2 days in a row he wakes up and says.."We home?" Walks to the window, opens the curtains and looks out..."omg, omg..mom dad we are in Hawaii! Yeah" And then he gives us both hugs..so funny. WE have done some amazing things, thanks to our tour guide George. WE even ran into a Utah celebrity...we toured the LDS Hawaiian Temple grounds and ran into Mark Eubank..So funny. Our room is amazing and has the most incredible view, Kanin loves the sand and the weather is PERFECT...83!
I will give you an update tomorrow...we are headed to the PCC Polynesian Cultural Center~! Should be amazing, Gonna learn to Hula..and eat ethnic food..YUM!

God Bless Him!

2010-03-15T22:44:00.002-06:00

Today Kanin had a great photo shoot with Bella Blu! Denise was so good with him, he had a lot of photo's...taken at Wheeler Farm and loved it. I carried my closet with me 2 pair of shoes, 9 shirts and 4 jackets..he was a good sport changing in 45 degree weather. And of course I had to get in a couple of shots with him. We both had a great time when he decided to talk back and not listen..he was over it.

And then the fun began...Kanin yelled "I gotta poop@!" And when he says I gotta poop that means MOM it is comin now...He walked over as she was getting ready to take a shot and he pulled his pants down and pooped right there, right off the path and next to the picnic table..there is where his business when down. I felt so sorry and helpless for Denise as I was suspending my son in the air...OMG...She was kind of hiding behind the trees...but she did run to my rescue for the wipes I had in the bag and trust me they were at the bottom..We waved and nodded our heads as a jogger ran by..she noticed what was going on..and well she did a nod back..Mother to Mother. I cannot wait for Denise to have a child...fun fun fun! I had poop in my shoe for a while..good times.

I am getting fidgety just waiting for those pics to be posted...Especially the one of the poop in my shoe!

Update....

2010-03-08T13:02:00.002-07:00

Kaits room is almost done, I can say this...I don't want to ever paint any room again..
I hate paint...today I did the caulking on the base boards and filled in the nail holes...lets just say this...Ed should not quite his day job..at all. LOL! He is good at what he does....Managing. We sill have the carpet to lay, the blinds to hang and the door knob!...And whatever else.
Ed and I had the privilege of going to Nascar again this year...What a great race...especially because my driver Jimmie Johnson won the race....We are getting ready for our next outing...I will let you know how it goes.

Lets see what else...Kanin has been a busy boy being very naughty lately...I think the Devil has taken over...Sometimes I just wait for his head to start spinning..not sure if this is my favorite age. He insist on wearing his Spider-man Jammie's during the day..and of course it makes me look like a bad mom...You have not dressed your kid yet...Um yes I have.

Crue has been getting bigger, but he is such a great puppy! Kanin and him are two peas in a pod! He never really bites him and has not chewed on anything but his toys..potty training is doing better...he only has few accidents! So yeah!

We have a little varmint living in the front yard..he has dug out two giant wholes of top soil out of the ground..and I will tell you this..that is some good lookin dirt...May need to use that for flowers..thanks you little ground hog, or mole..whatever you are...cannot wait to see him....
I will keep you all posted!

Move out Kait!

2010-02-16T14:11:00.002-07:00

Kaitlyn is finally getting her own room! AMEN...the fighting will stop...LOL! I know that was funny to say, but less fighting will happen! I am so excited! All it needs now is some Primer, Paint and Carpet and a some tender love and care....I have some ideas for her room! Hope she is going to love it..Pictures to follow!

Play Time!

2010-02-04T22:08:00.002-07:00

What would they do with out each other??

The past month

2010-02-04T21:55:00.003-07:00

The past month has been so dang busy..doing what I don't know that I have not written any of you to inform you of what has been going on! Lets see! January was just dang busy, Ed was out of town a long and Kanin and I hung out and did what we do..what did we do. WE did have family from Colorado come and stay with us for 4 days...That was so much fun! Bringing in the New Year with family is the only way to do it. WE learned how to play apples to apples ...don't as Ed how that worked out..we found out that we are pretty compatible...no need to fight it now babe...Everyone at the table was a witness....WE had two Birthdays this month!..January that is. Happy Birthday to ED and Happy Birthday to my mom. We celebrated Eds Birthday in style this year staying at the Palms in Vegas and staying out all night..Super super fun! Life is great!
At the end of January Me, Ed and Ashlyn took a chance on the slopes...with a board strapped to our feet we attempted to learn to Snowboard. I will just tell you this...having a board strapped to your feet is not only a challenge but damn hard. After being so sore for 1 day I was ready to jump on my board again..Give me a week though ok! I did take a hard fall one time, Oh, wait..would falling off the lift be considered a hard fall..or just the funniest fall...Army crawling to the bottom of the hill only to realize they had shut the chair off...NICE. Can't wait to fall off of it again..I had no chance..I was in the middle...Next time Ed can sit in the middle.
Our puppy is getting bigger and bigger..He is still little but weighs a lot. He is having fewer accidents in the house..so I might just let him live! But if he chews up one more of my high heels he ain't going to have a chance...
Ok, Until next time.
Love you all.

My son is the best!

2009-12-17T18:23:00.003-07:00

Kanin finally got his pictures taken again. This time he listened to the photographer..and guess what?? It paid off! He looks amazing and he is growing up so big and so fast! Enjoy..cuz before you know it he will be all grown up!

The New addition to the Cerise Family...

2009-11-28T20:01:00.003-07:00

And O' Boy is he a busy fella! We have added our new little buddy...CRUE to the family! He is an Ole English Bull Dog! 8 weeks old and weighs about 4 pounds give or take! He has kept us all busy, considering we have had him for only 32 hours or so! He has been an amazing addition so far! Kanin was lonely daily and needed someone to talk to, to sing to and to ride..something like that. CRUE was an early Merry Christmas to the girls and Kanin, they have been asking for years and years! It was time! Ashlyn was in shock! It has been a nice transition for the girls, taking care of a puppy is hard work and they have been doing such a good job!
He is a fun little fella and we will enjoy him for years to come!
I am on the one that named him off the top of my head the second a Motley CRUE song come on..and it just fit. The kids liked it and it was better than the name Stain..which was Jason's Idea....thanks Jas!

K, well ...at least I am trying to keep up!

OK OK

2009-11-21T19:13:00.003-07:00

Ok, so once again it has been a while since I wrote! Things are good around the Cerise house hold, Knock on Wood! We got the house all cleaned out, the garage all cleaned out..all the toys parked for the winter...I tried to talk Ed into spending 25 minutes to bundle up to go for a 10 minute ride on the Harley...he was not buying it..
it was 45 degrees...we have rode in weather colder than that. But, Ed did remind me that it was not by choice...during this conversation we pulled up next to a couple (Ed called them Knuckle Heads) on a Harley dressed from head to to in leathers, faces and all! Kanin took one look at them and said look dad those are Ninja's! What an imagination!
Just a couple weeks ago we had to attend a funeral of a friend, after the funeral we all went to the church and ate food...Kanin loved to dip his ham in the cheesy potatoes! And mommy loved the cookies....and just last week we passed a church, not the same one...but a Mormon church and Kanin was pointing and saying go there, go there! I did not get it! Then he said "Mommy, mommy. Go there! In that building, there lots of food in there and cookies for you! Yum Yum."
Halloween was fun! Ashlyn was a 50's Diner girl, Kaitlyn was a Diva and Kanin was a Pirate! We did some tricker treating and got lots of Kanin! Needless to say Kanin did not get wore out soon enough..was in bed maybe by 1 a.m.!
Tonight we are all getting together to watch the UFC fights...could be interesting! Not much else is going on, other than getting ready for Christmas! Should be a good one!
I will try and write some more..gotta go now...need more pizza!

Was it a year ago?

2009-10-27T14:22:00.004-06:00

Holy Crap! Has it been long enough. How our family has grown...LOL! Ok, it has not been that long! I just wanted you all to know we are alive! And we are all healthy too! None of us has gotten the swine flu! Half of the family has gotten flu shots..and half not! Today it snowed...I hate it. It looks so pretty but it is dirty really. I know this is all random...
The kids are ready for Halloween! Kanin is going to be a Pirate, Ashlyn a 50's Girl and Kaitlyn is going to be a Diva...Ed & I attended the Bray Halloween Party...I was a French Maid and he was a killer of some sort! His costume did work, I came home from dropping Kanin off with my dad and walked in the house...it was dark. I thought he was upstairs...OH< no much to my surprise he was right behind me in his glowing mask and his apron soaked in blood with a knife...I screamed my head off. That make him happy! I almost peed my pants..Good times!
So much has happened...My last post was what? A year ago...Goodness.
I will get on tonight and update again! God Bless all of you!
And R.I.P little friend Lindsey!

Happy Birthday Kanin

2009-08-13T09:20:00.002-06:00

Happy Birthday to my son! He turns 3 today and he is growing up way to fast. It was just last night I was trying to hide the tears when I told him how special he was to me. I am sure now he has no clue what he means to me, but when he gets older and reads this he will! " Kanin, you will always be my little boy! You mean the world to me, and life without would not be worth it...Thank you for being there for me when mommy needed a kiss, a hug and just a kick in the butt! I hope I can give you the life you deserve to have filled with a good family to call on whenever you need it." I love you son! Keep me smiling!

Another Birthday...5 more years

2009-07-31T17:11:00.003-06:00

Kait turned 11 yesterday and I thot I was ok...but I am not sure I am. I came into her life when she was only 3 and well that was 8 years ago..and oh my gosh. In 5 more years she will be 16! Driving and I will be old. But this is the reason for my post. The older I get the more I realize I need to fight age...so working out is my new friend..I have been faithful working out for 10 days...missed 2! I think it is a habit now, and a good one! Kanin goes to the gym daycare and I work out, but really he is the one working out..he runs and runs and runs. He loves it and it gives me a chance to gather my thots and sweat! Still I think it is unhealthy to sweat like that...But I am doing great! I am so proud of myself.....

Ed was gone for a couple days and is back finally, I was so excited to see him! And he too was excited to see me..I love him! This was all just mumbo jumbo! I know it.

Fitness Queen (NOT)

2009-07-22T13:19:00.002-06:00

Ok so today was the first day that I started my work out. I was going to start on Monday but that did not happen! Swimming lessons, Dance and other stuff got its turn first. But today was it. I rallied up the troop and headed to the gym.... I decided to start a bit slower than I had done in the past...due to the fact I was going to hit the gym daily...I have a goal you know. I did cardio for 40 minutes and thought that I was going to sweat away. I have never in my life sweat like that...is that healthy? I did do Abs for about 10 minutes until I realized that I was already getting sore...so I decided it was time to leave...50 minute work out was good for me....I am sure tomorrow I will be so sore...but I will then hit the gym again....It is time to get in shape...Bikini season is still here you know! Wish me luck! I also weighed myself and it is the heaviest I have been in years...110 is a lot for me. And frankly it is not ok....Lets just tone all of it up..for once!

xoxox

Golden Ticket

2009-07-17T17:25:00.002-06:00

I feel like I have the golden ticket in my hand...Ed brot me home a gym pass last night and this one has a daycare! How awesome is that. I am so excited to get back in shape especially the fact I am turning 36 years old this year...what the crap! I am not sure I am ready for that...So I guess I need more wrinkle cream, a good work out and a little reminder every once and a while that smiling a 1000 times a day is good..You only live one time...don't screw it up!

I finally got my car licensed today, yep that's right..it was only due in April..I am a slacker! But we are good to go now that Ed and I had to Pry my keys out of the door...I guess I will try not to lock them in the car again....! Driving my car will be much cheaper on gas than that dang Navigator...Sheeesh! Kanin and I drove around a bit today and at one point it got a bit quiet in the back seat...I looked back and Kanin was looking at the book I had made ED that had a ton of pics of him and I in it..Kanin was so cute..he said that's mommy and that's daddy...that's mommy and that's daddy too! Lots of them mom! You could just see in his eyes the comfort...I loved it...

K, well gotta go...hope I don't melt it is so hot outside and Kanin is OUT! Lots of sun today...!

And then we got a new pool! Don't get all your panties in a bunch...it is big enough for me and Kanin and he does not care one bit. He is proud as punch! Thanks Dad!

What is reality, Anyway?

2009-07-16T10:00:00.004-06:00

Seriously, what is reality anyway. I have been home for 4 days...we got home our lawn was dead allover in patches, I had weeds growing out of nose and for real...why doesn't a house clean its self while you are gone on vacation. We have self Cleaning ovens...what a bout a self cleaning house...HMM. And for that matter I am still not totally moved in! Talk about some summer slacking! Reality is, I don't even really take the time to sit down...I run run run. So why is it I don't look like a model. I have so much fat on my body...but I shouldn't. So I need to find a gym to go to that will take Kanin for one hour and I won't have to feel guilty about it. Not much me time is happening lately and well it starts to get to you. The only ME time I get is when I am on the back of the bike, getting my toes done and well everyone is asleep in the house.....how sad! No gym time, no golfing, no getting on a bike and riding no NOTHING! Sometimes I just want to scream.....So I am going to try and amp up the reality for myself so that I don't fall apart or fall into deep depression which is what NATURALLY would happen....Natural! This is actually effecting my sleep, I am so out of shape that when I sleep I am uncomfortable and in pain. Goodness something needs to give and working out at home is not an option...Kanin the poor little guy is right under my feet.....wanting and screaming for something else..can't go run with him...he can't keep up! Lord....Help me!
Anyway all else is well! We are all healthy and trying to eat healthier...thank goodness. No junk food at our house...Here is a fun pic of Me, Ashlyn and Jamie before the cave! Have fun all!

Headed out!

2009-07-07T21:44:00.003-06:00

Tomorrow we are headed out, back to Utah we go...Hope the kids like the travel that is coming our way through Kansas! It ought to be a blast...I will keep you updated and let you know how that works out. It has been fun here....We have not seen much of Ed because he has done a lot of work and play without us but...we had fun anyway with out him! Headed to Kansas City, Missouri tomorrow.... One of my favorite Cities to visit! Maybe one time we can stay long enough to actually check it out....maybe!
Right now Kanin and I are sitting in our bed and he is singing and I am typing..time to shut some eye! Good Night all! Here is a picture of the kids in front of Bumble Bee! Kanin was in shock and even talked to him..he was waiting for him to change but didn't...maybe someday he will have a car just like that...Or mommy might!
xoxo

Silver Dollar City

2009-07-06T20:41:00.002-06:00

Today was a great and a tiring day! We enjoyed the adventures of Silver Dollar City, in Branson Missouri! I recommend the amusement park to anyone who is in the area! Kanin enjoyed the kiddy rides with a smile and did not pass out until about 5 or so (this was in the stroller of course)! Ashlyn pushed me on every ride that had to do with any kind of speed! We rode a roller Coaster in the dark, went on Wildfire..that had about 7 upside down loops and rode Thundernation backwards...not by choice! It was great fun! The weather was great I don't think it hit 85 and the cloud cover really helped out! The park closes at 7 so we were able to finish the day with a quiet drive back to our apartment and then dinner at Texas Roadhouse! Yum! Now it is shower time and then bed...I cannot wait to hit the pillow! Now if I can get Kanin off this damn Ipod! Good Luck to me!

I Broka My Head

2009-07-05T12:28:00.001-06:00

Make a Smilebox slideshow

Broken Head

2009-07-05T12:08:00.002-06:00

Well we are blessed to say that Kanin will recover well! In 8-12 weeks his skull will be in 1 piece again and not 2! Thank Goodness! All I can say is boys will be boys! And Walmart is not my friend! Kanin on July 3rd accidentally fell out of the shopping cart and landed on his head in the Nixa Missouri Walmart! Rushed to the ER in Springfield, Missouri we found out after a CTSCAN that he had a Fractured Skull! He was later admitted the the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit for closer observation! We are so lucky that the fractured skull had a mild turn for us! No swelling on the Brain and no bleeding! Thank goodness he has the CERISE hard head! No pun intended! He stayed for approximately one day! From 11:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. the next day! All night he was woke up every hour on the hour and was observed very close! And unfortunately I had to find out the hard way that my son has sleep apnea! At at bout 2 a.m. all the alarms in the ICU were going off (and it was loud) all the nurses came running to our room...I was in shock and could not figure out was going on....his heart rate on the monitor had dropped to a severe low and he had stopped breathing for seconds........omg can you say have a heart attache! Poor MOM! But all was good and he was ok! This happened about 6 more times....sucked!
July 4th came and here we were waking up in the hospital, he had no clue were he was and the first thing he said when he woke up was....I wanna talk to Rachel....so we called and he told Wyatt the he Broka his head! It was hilarious!
But we are home now! Not in Salt Lake of course but home in Springfield....he is going to recover fine and can be a little boy again....running around and doing what he does!
I will keep you all updated!

Sorry Ladies he's taken

2009-06-26T12:34:00.002-06:00

Oh, and Kanin has got a Girlfriend now. She is a bit old, but not by much and she has her drivers license and an Escalade..he ain't messin around!

Kudo's! WE are still alive!

2009-06-26T11:55:00.004-06:00

Well we are all moved in our new house, in Sandy. It is so nice. I have been busy trying to put the house back together and keeping up on the yard which has been a complete enjoyment! Pulling weeds has been something I was missing in my life...the other day Kanin said "Mom I help you" I said "Sure" " Kanin, Mommy needs a bucket" He said "Ok, Mom. I do it. Be right back" He went and got me a bucket all right, it was a mixing bowl from the kitchen...I looked at it and said "Good Job, Kanin!" I did it..he said...he was proud as punch!
The kids have loved the new yard as well, it is nice to look outside and see the kids sitting on the lawn just playing, riding their bikes...and just running! What a blessing. Life is great! Smile!
The girls had swimming lessons for 8 days and had a great time, for Graduation we made Ashlyn jump off the diving board..she did a great job..Kaitlyn is a Natural...So the High dive was a good choice for her..but they both graduated with flying colors.
Kanin is in swim lessons right now, he can float on his back and turn over and swim under water and can swim under water...and turn to his back and float! I am amazed at how much he loves it. Today was amazing..he makes his mommy proud, he is getting so big! He loves his teacher and is excited at the end of his lesson to get his two stamps! One for not crying and one for being good swimmer.
We had a great time with the White Family on Wedn. for Lagoon, Kanin wanted to ride every ride and just about did. The kids loved it so much we got there at 11:30 and left at 7! It has been a busy week but now back to reality! Clean the floor, vacuum, laundry, clean toilets, wash off counters, clean mirrors.....oh, you name it. Make a meal or two...break up a fight...Does a mom's day ever end..I don't think so!
Also, Kanin is learning to potty...or golf..one of the two!

Ghost

2009-06-06T22:24:00.003-06:00

Well I thot it might be a good time to update the blog, especially after a friend called me today and said" I have not seen an update on your blog and I am hoping you have not gone ghost on me..." Well here I am, it has been a long month but finally we have made the big move into our new house, the kids finally have a back yard to play in....and they will use it all summer! Thank goodness! And now they can get on their bikes and ride! Kanin is loving this! It has been a long move, I have unpacked boxes moderately to make sure that I have put things in the right spot and also to make sure that there is somewhat less clutter in our house. Most of our boxes are still in the garage but most of those I might send packing right to the Salvation Army! I hope! The kids are still getting use to the change, Kanin slept with me for several night but now sleeps in his own bed...Yippie! We have met several of our neighbors...or shall I say I have met them and they all seem so nice! We even got cookies...Yum! Everyone is so nice! This morning I went out on a run and well I will just say this, I finally feel safe...so time to get back into shape for me....No one is going to stop me now!
Ashlyn and Kaitlyn are out of school and will be spending the whole summer with me and Kanin! We are going to do so much stuff....Lagoon, park, water park, swim lessons, hanging in our yard! And of course I can't forget I still have a job to do! Heritage has been on my top list..and I have been working it....Thank goodness for that...Keeping my fingers crossed that I am a Director by the end of Next month! That will be awesome! Almost there!
K, well I gotta go! Kids need some attention! Ed is out with the boys right now celebrating the season that has come to and end! It was rough! But they made it....we'll see what happens next year! xoxo

The Black Hole & Lets Hear it for the Boys!

2009-05-11T20:20:00.005-06:00

The Black Hole does exist and it is sitting directly over I-70 out side of Vail Colorado to Denver....For starters waking up Sunday morning (mothers day I might add) Was wonderful..breakfast and ready to rock......Or something like that. We headed our side of Glenwood Springs, Colorado and it was GORGEOUS! Did I say GORGEOUS! Yes I did. We headed on our way, rain gear on ready to take on whatever Mother Nature was going to give us....well all I can say is she can take her job and shove it......FOR REAL! We hit the tip of Vail Colorado and the snow started to come down! and more and more and more and more and more, the roads were a mess and ruts everywhere in the road kept us right in them, Our windshield was covered our glasses were covered and it kept on coming down...and down and down and down....Ed was leaning to one side to see the road and I was leaning the other to keep the bike somewhat on the road to keep us from eating dirt....This went on for about 15 minutes....we could not see sheet! Finally we had to make a stop to wipe the snow from the windshield and ourselves... God what I would not give to have been in Hawaii right now..is all I kept thinking......................................................................
We finally got out of the snow, this lasted for about 25 minutes.....or more! But all I can say is "Lets hear if tor the boys" I am still in one piece...and this all that matters until the next Mother Nature issue...and sure as sheet is came.......We sat in a Subway Sandwich in Frisco, Colorado for over and hour just to warm up! Finally some BLUE sky was breaking threw....what a blessing....in discise I might add....We got back on the bike ready for rain, and got about 20 miles out side Denver hit some Thick Thick ice in the 2 mile Jefferson Tunnel! I did not really know what was going on, I had my eyes closed...what a wooos I am..15 miles outside of Denver we hit a WHITE wall of Fog, and I am not talking Utah fog. I am talking Colorado fog....for real stuff. We could not see the car in front of us or much less my hand...for about 20 minutes or so...what a joke. We had hit everything EXCEPT a tornado..and that was not going to happen if I had to sit in a Grey hound bus station! The day finally ended in Colby, Kansas...as we drove into town the wind chill was 29 degrees....good night......
Monday was a bit different, all I can say was it was gorgeous...no rain no snow and no tornado's...thank god....We hit sunshine and more sunshine....took of layer by layer and away we go....We saw amazing things threw Kansas that no one new existed...such as windmills after windmills..not the old kind the new kind....2000 version hundreds of them. Oil well drillers...one after another it was cool. Now we rest our heads in Kansas City, Missouri..it is such a beautiful town. I told Ed tonight I cannot believe I have traveled here on a bike. Having all that time to think, really makes you think. Now I know why Ed wears ear plugs..I do talk to much. I have talked to myself for day and now I answer myself...wow. But seriously you start missing the one you need to miss, FAMILY! I LOVE YOU ALL DEARLY and I will see you soon to hug and Kiss you! And Kanin, Mom and Dad love you more than a night and day together....xoxoxoxo Enjoy! xoxoxo

SMELL

2009-05-09T20:55:00.002-06:00

Alrighty guys, well first day down! How many to go...only a few!!!!! It started as a crispy cold morning..dressed in leathers and down the road we went! Picked up our possy and 7 miles down the road again.....it was time to stop for a bite to eat...Crackle Barrell was the choice! For a minute my face was frozen and I thot for sure my teeth were goin to crack right in half, thank goodness I still have them intact when we stopped the second time....But seriously this was only in American Fork! Only 6 more hours to go to hit destination..I kept trying to hipmitize the group to head strate to Hawaii...but my skills in that department are obviously not so good...So towards Denver we headed...By the time we hit Price it had warmed right up and I had the sore toosh that I had always wanted....NOT! It had become a habit by this time to keep my mouth open so that when we hit the smallest bump I would not break my teeth by slamming them. We hit Grand Junction and finally realized (OK, Doan Realized) that just maybe we had NO air in the rear shocks...so mayb that is why are complely bottoming out! And sure it was...So after adding another 18 pounds in the shocks we were good to go...driving like a Cadillac! We made it to Glenwood Springs tonight and that was our destination...we had a wonderful dinner..
NOW for the reason I named this heading SMELL..you never realize the scent of the air in the car when you drive somewhere, well on a beautiful Harley Motorcycle..you do get the scent in the air...the scent of a deisel driving by with a cargo or sheep, the scent of the dirt and the blooming trees, the scent of the leather your wearing the scent of the exhaust and just the plain scent of the natural air around you. Take time to smell! Life is to short not to!
And to Kanin (my crazy Batman!), I miss you so much and mommy will be home soon! To my girls Kaitlyn and Ashlyn I love you and miss you too! Stay out of trouble!
To MOM and Rachel...Happy Mothers Day to you tomorrow! I miss you too! But Lord I am having fun! Thanks for all you do for me and my family! xoxoxoxo

Tomorrow, on the road again.........until then!

Superman

2009-04-26T21:16:00.002-06:00

I am not sure what has happened to Superman, but a visual says if he started to fly it would not be good! Not for this Superman anyway! He refused to have them pinned to his back, he could not see them! So that bothered him...He ran around the house, but when the cape would not flap he was not happy at all! But is was cute!

Kanin, tell me a story

2009-04-22T00:12:00.002-06:00

Kanin and I got ready the other day to go the store. As I was getting ready to walk out the door he yelled "Mommy I see my book!" I could not figure out what he wanted and he said "Mommy, I see Kanin, book" I realized he wanted to see his book I had made him and he showed me where it was. I handed it to him and he said "Mommy sit" So I sat, he thumbed threw pages saying "Thats me, Kanin" and told me everything about the pictures and about that day! I love the fact that I could help him remember himself and all the memories and good times! Thank goodness I got all those pictures off the computer for him to look at. Could you imagine him telling me to turn on the computer to see himself.....I am so blessed he has himself at his OWN fingertips! And so is HE!

Is Spring here? or NOT?

2009-04-18T09:47:00.002-06:00

Finally spring approached for 20 minutes, thats all I can say....! Ashlyn had a performance at the Tulip Festival last night....Can you say frigid! The wind was blowing and the wind chill was horrible! But we all enjoyed the performance! Her next performance will be on the 2nd of May, which is her spring concert! This will be an enjoyable one to watch...hopefully it is either inside or just plain warm! Had enough of the cold!
Kanin has been so sick lately, he has an ear infection and even slept for about 16 hours strate, kind of scary but it was nice for a break. Even if I did not get out of the house! He woke up yesterday morning and said "Mom I wanna see some chickens" "Can we go see some chickens?" I had no clue were this was coming from nor did I know where on earth i was going to take his little body to see some chickens! What do I do, go to the closes IFA? It was a thot I had!
He learned to put a bunch of puzzles together last night and did an awesome job, I think we were all amazed! We had tried to do them before but he had NO interest in them at all! But I guess things change and if you catch up a on a little zzzzzzz's things in your little noggin start to really fly!
Today is another big game at Cottonwood High for the Wolverines, last week was extremely cold and it rained on us for the last 3 minutes of the game....Hopefully today will be a bit more bareable! Give me 60's at least will you, Mother Nature! Game Kick-Off is at 5:00 if anyone wants to join us! Maybe we will WIN? Maybe!
k, catch you all later!
xoxoxo

My blogging

2009-04-08T14:38:00.002-06:00

I guess I need to really catch up on my blogging! My new project is making my blog a book! I am 90% done and it has been worth it. After my sister lost her blog due to a bump in Blogspots system I could not imagine loosing all my funny stories and yet the memorable ones about the kids and my family! So I decided that Heritage Makers had the perfect project...the $20 cookbook has become my blog book! Perfect....what a great keepsake! Especially if the pirates decide to invade the internet....yeah.
What else, I have been so busy with my new job and all the lives I have touched that I just forgot about the blog, shame on me. But it has been a pleasure learning and listening to everyone's family stories and helping them make memories come to life in storybooking...that well I am overwhelmed and honored!
Football has come to us again, Season 4 or 5...I have lost count! Our first game is at Cottonwood High on the new turf field, we are so honored to have Cottonwood as our Home field! Go Wolverines! I am sure I will have a lot to blog about that, and pics...yeah!

VOTE #2

2009-03-21T11:42:00.001-06:00

Kanin has been entered in to the 97.1zht Kiddeokee Contest! Please Vote for #2!
http://www.971zht.com/pages/kiddieokee/vote-2-4.html

To see what you are voting for please see this link below! One vote per COMPUTER! It is eazy! THE GRAND PRIZE IS A NEW JUNGLE GYM!
Vote must be in by the 2nd of April! 2 Children with the most votes wins! Please help him!
http://www.971zht.com/pages/kiddieokee-2-4_09.html?page=24

PLEASE NOTE! ONCE YOU VOTE, THEY WILL SEND YOU A VERIFICATION EMAIL, YOU MUST VERIFY IN ORDER FOR HIS VOTE BE ANY GOOD! SOMETIMES THESE VERIFICATIONS EMAILS END UP IN YOUR TRASH OR SPAM, PLEASE LOOK FOR IT! KANIN WILL THANK YOU ALL!

Gulf War

2009-03-19T15:41:00.002-06:00

A man walked up to Kanin an I in a store the other day and said to me
"Is he yours?" I said "Yes"
Man: "Is he two"
Me: " Yes he is"
Man: " he is precious" and waived.

A couple minutes later we ran in to the same man in the store again!
He looked so eager to talk to me again! So he did!

Man: "The reason I was asking was because he looked like he was two, I had
been watching him and his personality and he so wonderful! He smiles and laughs so
free." I have a son, he will be 18 in 3 months. I was serving in the first Gulf War
When my wife had our first son, he was 3 and a half when I saw him for the first time!"
I missed his 2's and I wish I could go back and see him that way again, but I missed it."

This must have impacted that man so much, missing those years of his sons life! I could see
him tear up and pull it back he did that several times...

But it was the man that made me realize how important it is to notice everything about everything! Everyday! A good man like him MISSED it all, and all he said he has was pictures!

Wow, what a memorable story!

The Date is in!

2009-03-16T17:05:00.002-06:00

And it sort of scares me if I might say so. So while I was in Missouri I got a surprising yet a come to Jesus sort of call! My sister rang me and told me the Lagoon was opening on the 4th of April! And for the first time at age 29 (lmao) I feel like a little kid in a candy store! The rides, the slides, the screams...and Cotton Candy! BUT this also does taunt me, I am in no shape for Lagoona Beach I might add! So for starters I am making a pact with myself, I will be working out every morning, Kanin and I will be running and running, thank goodness to Wii Fit! Today was the first day....WE ran our guts out! And here it is 5:08 and my legs are killing me..so apparently I was correct..I am in no shape for Lagoona beach, or Wii Fit!
So jump on board! Don't be lazy! Turn on Wii Fit and run with us! You will love it...By the time Lagoon gets here I will be ready.....

And one other thing, a month ago..I weighed 108 and today I weighed in at 97 why is it that my pants are so much tighter? Seriously! I need to look at my wash machine, I think something is wrong with it...!

I hungee

2009-03-10T22:34:00.002-06:00

It is 11:35, and I just barely put Mr. Hungee to bed....I think he has a hollow leg!

He has eaten all in 1.5 hours Chocolate Cake, an Orange, Chips, chips and cheese, slices of cheese, a banana, a glass of milk! I am going to have to get him a new pair of jammies...he might out grow these ones by tonight.

Today he played in the rain, ran around on the lawn, tried on shoes all by himself at Target, and helped me drive! He has figured out that green is GO and red is STOP! Today the arrow light turned green and he yelled GO, so guess what I did...........Yep, I started to go! My light was Red! I will not ever listen to the back seat driver again! I hit the brakes! (I had barely moved and there was no car in front of me) and he yelled STOP MOM! Thank goodness he was buckled in! LOL!
I hope Ed does not read this story, for at least a day or two! He might take my keys away....or NOT! Kanin helps him drive too!

We drove by the Hulston Cancer Institute Center today! Outside the building they have a GIANT blue ribbon! Kanin could not even breathe when he saw it, he was yelling Grandma, grandma mommy, grandma! See grandma mommy! It is wonderful that he notices that kind of stuff for my mom! Means the world to me..

Two days Strong!

2009-03-09T17:11:00.003-06:00

The last two days have been a whirl wind for the little Cerise boy! He got to fly on two airplanes yesterday and was so excited to do so.....I can tell you this! He is defiantly a pro! He is so well behaved on the airplane, he made several friends and even Spider maned a couple Pilots in the Denver airport! That was entertainment! We finally arrived in Springfield, Missouri at approx. 4 p.m. What a busy day considering the time change, and the 1 hour forward to Central Time! Kanin got in the Rental car and had a heck of a time keeping his peepers open! As a matter a fact I think Ed and I had a heck of a time also....Keep things short. Our suite at the Residence inn is gorgeous and roomy...other than...our toilet does not flush, our stopper in the tub does not stop and our remotes do not work....so back to old time...! Thank goodness we need a laugh!
We went to the Battlefield Mall today, it was fun! Michelle and I ran into the Mall Cop, he was on one of those two wheel bikes. Michelle tried to inconspicioiusly take a pic of him until the flash on the camera flashed, then later on we actually talked to him. I asked the mall cop if I could have my picture taken with him and all I got was a dirty look! So I take it that was a NO! Kanin and Hayden got a lot of attention! Hayden does not like to wear socks or shoes so bare little feet were hanging out of the stroller most of the day...Kanin wanted to be a kitty! He wanted me to hold the kitty! I think he is lacking attention from mommy! NOT! Hayden is having fun with Kanin being here and having someone to play with! Hayden does a great job of sticking up from himself too! They are having to much fun Hayden even got a bit upset when we had to leave last night to go back to the room...but then again...Kanin was not that happy either! I was, I could not wait to hit the pillow! And out I was until about 10:36 this morning...!

Thank Goodness for Heritage!

2009-03-05T16:44:00.003-07:00

I recently finished Kanin's book "All about me" he was so happy to see himself printed in a book and he could turn the pages all by himself and tell everyone what he was doing in all the pics..he loved it. I am recently working on a new project, the Ol Nascar book! Can't wait to get that one done and then my family book and then my moms book! I am also going to book my blog! My sister lost her whole entire blog, pictures gone and stories gone! Well not me. I am totally going to be ahead of that game...

Thank goodness I finally found passion in something...I want to share it with everyone! And it has not even cost me a million dollars! More like $30 and I can print it again for $15 for the family...
HMMMM!

Check out his book below!

http://www.heritagemakers.com?event=projectBrowse&projectId=050ff665-3f65-4ce7-aa36-6f669501ff5f&productId=5&projectSponsor=348863

Do you like your Crocs!

2009-02-22T22:25:00.001-07:00

Do you like your Crocs? Kanin does, but they are not called Crocs in our house.
They are called "Allagatorades" He loves Alligators and Gatorade....imagine that....!

I finally recieved my new published book of Kanin! "All About me" Priceless!
I will load it up for all of you to see! If I can get it loaded.....

Las Wages

2009-02-10T23:50:00.005-07:00

Ed and I recently had a chance to take a little vacation to Las Vegas! What a great Get away! We spent some time consuming our favorite beverages and taking in the view....of all things provided by Vegas...What a Journey that was!
On the flight Ed sat us by a woman that was a split image of me...yep..she looked just like me but a few years older! He tried to take pictures of her to prove it to all of you! He did get one...but when she pulled out her book to read on the airplane....much to OUR surprise we were both reading the same damn book " Beach House" by: James Patterson! It was a great laugh trust me.

We got into town and headed for lunch at Buffalo Wild Wings...For some wings.....they do have other items on the menu but the boys wanted wings. 10 sauces to choose from later...you got your wings...but before that....we saw an older man with a Grey beard at the bus stop....dressed in a short levi pleated skirt a tank and a purple floral button down top on, to top it off he was wearing a cowboy hat and cowboy boots....proof that once again...Vegas is the spot.
We also witness a man at the stop light reading a rather thick novel, he was completley inthrawled in the novel (While driving)....when I noticed it was a womans romance novel, " The Destiny of Desire" Wow, and again....Proof that Vegas is the spot!

We attended the Motley Crue Concert at the Hard Rock, the Joint! What a great concert...if I was not 5 feet tall! We had to line up 1.5 hours early to even get to the door! We met a wonderful couple from Canada that kept us pretty stalked up (if you know what I mean) ! What an exciting time.....It was so good to see the one and only Tommy Lee perform.....And Nikki Six is not to bad either.......wow!

Saturday morning we got up a bit early, hit In-N-Out Burger at 10:30 and headed to see Hoover Damn. Ed had never witnessed the size of the damn...so it was time. If you have not visited the damn....in 1 year they will be shutting it down...for traffic that is! They are constructing a bridge for traffic.....it is unreal! 4 hours at the Damn, what a great time! It was raining like hell when we got there and then it stopped just for us! Thank goodness! After that, back to In-N-Out for lunch.....LOL! Guess we could not get enough! .......And then back to the Hard Rock for some Extra Entertainment.....OMG! I don't I have laughed that hard in my whole life......Thanks for the most fabulous time.......xoxoxo

2009-01-26T16:27:00.001-07:00

I really don't have much to say about this picture, if you know what I mean!

Inaugeral Funnies

2009-01-20T11:06:00.002-07:00

Kait said as she saw Hilary Clinton "I know her, I know her...that is Helen!"

Kait said as she saw George Bush, our current old president..."I know him, That is Obama's Dad, he looks just like him..."I said Kaitlyn..."Obama is a Black man" she started to laugh and said " Oh, Ya"

Kait asked "Is George Bush Dead?" "No Kait." "Well don't all President Die?"

I said to Ashlyn "Some of our president have been shot...she said Like who?" I said "John F. Kennedy" and she said "And like Abraham Lincoln and Jesus Christ."

2009-01-09T10:39:00.003-07:00

Yesterday I asked Kanin if he would like to wear a hat, he said " Yes, Mom"
"What hat do you want to wear?" Kanin: "My Utes hat mom and Mcqueen."

So I handed him both to choose and this is what I got...
Go figure! He did pick both, guess it was super hard to decide!

WARNING

2008-12-20T17:15:00.002-07:00

Ladies! This is why it is very important for you to put your purses away! The last thing you want your children to get a hold of is a ROCKET!

Finally

2008-12-11T12:14:00.002-07:00

So yesterday I finally went and got a pedicure! The reason for telling all of you is because, my toes were still BLACK, from way before HALLOWEEN! Yeah, I know.....can you imagine what they looked like! Not very sexy at all! Again, who invented ChristmASS!
I have not even started wrapping presents, the wrapping paper is out and it is so pretty ( on the roll) the idea of wrapping is nothing short of yet...AND IDEA!
5 Trees up! 1 Large one and 4 baby trees! Who has the time....even me, the woman that stays home and chases Mr. Sassy Pants around! He is learning to help mommy out a bit more and more these days...in between every episode of Tom and Jerry!
Wow!

Please

2008-12-08T22:50:00.002-07:00

Please be patient...I am trying to catch up on all my blogging! I have so much to share!
And who invented Christmas any how?

This is what happens at our house!

2008-12-08T22:44:00.003-07:00

So this is what happens at our house when you can not keep your hands off each other, NICELY!
You get to HOLD hands for 20 minutes if you want to touch each other! This is a great tool! No yelling from the parent and you get somewhat of a good laugh! Or at least I did!

See Look How happy they are! They will think twice next time they want to hit each other, now won't they!

Happy Parenting!

Congrats

2008-12-07T21:54:00.002-07:00

Congrats to the Utes! We will all be there a rootin you on!

Go Utes!

I know these three boys will be happy!

The First Snow

2008-12-02T14:23:00.006-07:00

The first snow of the season, Kanin could not wait to get out in it!
So Mommy, Grandpa and Kanin decided it was time to make the perfect
snow man! yeah!

Halloween

2008-11-06T22:24:00.007-07:00

1 month later, hello. I know I am a slacker. A lot of things have changed....Kanin is getting taller...I am getting older...and I just finally downloaded about a 1000 pictures off of two camera's. OH, my! What a job I have..now I have to edit all of them...now that is a choir! Halloween was wonderful, Kanin was so excited! He was our stinky little skunk! Boy did he play the part! He started Tricker Treating and wanted to chase Spider Man all over the neighborhood! Not sure why! We ran into a little girly skunk that was cute! He even said she was PEE U! Thats my boy.
Every piece of candy he got he wanted to eat right then and there! So one sucker after another! Ashlyn and Kanin were hand in hand, Tricker Treating up a storm, while Country and I tried to keep up! Kanin did soon get tired..but not until at least 9!

Sad Day

2008-10-15T13:52:00.002-06:00

We have had a sad day in the CERISE family today, we have lost a very special friend! Our friendly happy to see us Fish NEMO has returned to Fish Heaven! Kanin only wanted to hold him when he dropped him down the sink and turned on the scorching hot water! I tried to find him and take him out, but it was to late...Nemo was gone!

How on earth does he ever catch him is what I want to know, Kanin has caught him twice...and well frankly I am not to sure how he is doing it. It took me 5 minuts today to catch him to clean out his water...

So Now you can hear Kanin saying "Nemo aw Gone"

Kanin

2008-10-01T12:35:00.002-06:00

Kanin's daily saying for the last couple of days is " Good Job!"
We turn on the TV "Good Job"
We shut the lights off " Good Job, mommy"
We wash his hair in the tub " Good Job, Kanin"
EVERYTHING is good job and he moves his head up and down with a smile....
So stinkin cute...

My Favorite Picture!

2008-09-29T12:04:00.002-06:00

Seriously! What is he thinking...

"I will get you my pretty"

This was taken in a large tree house in Las Vegas! Crazy little fella~!

1 week in Vegas

2008-09-29T11:28:00.005-06:00

Shark Reef

Kanin and I accompanied DAD to Vegas for a week, he had to work..BUT so did we! We worked at the mall, the swim pool, and the park! THAT is what we do! He loved watching the airplanes land and take off! He would say "Mommy, airplane is huge huh?"
But when dad was not busy we all went swimming and toured the Venetian and Mandalay Bay...(Where Kanin put on a show for hundreds of people *Dancing and Singing*) We visited the Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay! He was excited to see Bruce and Dory! He was not to sure when he saw the large shark swim right up to the glass looking right at him...
He decided that the touch tank was funner! And when I was not looking one of the Ray's decided to go crazy in the tank splashing water right behind me and I screamed, how dumb...it scared the crap out of me....LOL

Don't leave your fridge open!

2008-09-17T21:33:00.003-06:00

This is a warning to all mothers and fathers! First of all, pay attention when your son or daughter is yelling mom and dad! This is normal, Ed and I were watching a movie or something and we heard Kanin yelling at the top of his lungs..."Mom, Mom, Mom, Dad, Dad, Dad"....we did not pay attention, because like I said..this is NORMAL! And I slowly walked to the stairs...wondering what on earth he was screaming about this is what I saw...

Please note: Do Not Call DCFS on us...this is considered an accident...the beer in hand was not consumed, but tasted..."num a num" is what he was saying over and over!

He did however get to clean up his own mess! What a good boy! All I can say is he better not drink until he is 21 or I will beat his butt! LOL

NEMO

2008-09-17T08:43:00.004-06:00

OH, my goodness! If I have to watch NEMO one more time I am going to just DIE! I think I need a vacation away from all this...LOL! I worked out at the gym last night...I give it one month and yep...if I work on my stomache the way I want to it will be a complete 6 pack...LMAO! Ok, it will be something....! ON the agenda today: Laundry, make lunch for Kanin, UM UM! Go the the gym later!
OH< and I got my cute car back! I am so happy! Vehicular freedom! Hell yes!
I am rambling because I don't know what else to say about my life.......LOL!

Love you all!

Hurt

2008-09-15T08:47:00.004-06:00

People get hurt for all sorts of reasons, they either do something to get hurt or they sit on the sidelines waiting to get hurt! Either way the pain you endure when you get hurt, hurts! Being hurt by a loved one hurts even worse....for one thing it takes time to heal, hurts worse, and in the end you really never understand it anyway! Looking for the reasons it happens only ends in a dead hole anyway, either because you don't understand it or in your mind you can not justify it AT ALL!
I need people to understand, think before you make a life changing decision, it may be your last one to make! You never forget the pain, it just starts to numb the parts of you that you need the most! Your heart!

Crazy

2008-09-12T16:19:00.004-06:00

For the longest time I have been waiting for Kanin to take his pants and his diaper off....Well the time has come! You can always find the Cerise Family house hold 2 year old half naked! Dear god, please give me the strength to move on with smiles and good tears! And laugh with out fear!

And I just found out that I think my 7 year old Nephew has a calling in life...He is going to be a CHEF! Rachel you will never have to cook again! Yippee! That boy is the hungriest boy I have EVER in my life EVER met!

Wyatt I am still trying to figure out....HMMMM

Trip in the Sky!

2008-09-08T08:40:00.004-06:00

We made it home from Scottsdale Arizona, not because we wanted to! But because we had to! Our flight to Arizona was nothing short of an adventure! Kanin had no clue really what was going on, all he new was he was standing in what we call and airport ready to board a fairly large airplane and he was going to get on it too! After boarding the plane he sat patiently on Ed's lap looking out the window! The plane started to back up and we were on our way! I swear the plane taxied to the runway for hours, felt as if we were going to just drive to Arizona.....Kanin's heart was going to pound out of his chest...at one point Ed said "I don't get nervous on the airplane, but he is making me nervous" Watching those two was probably the cutest thing to watch! "Dad, Dad, Dad, Dad, Dad" over and over again...

Finally it was our turn to take off, the plane started going super fast and up in the air we went, trying to get Kanin's attention at this point was absolutely pointless, the kid did not move...he sat there looking out the window as if he was a small statue. He was a little angel on the plane, no one even new he was on it....going back and forth from dads lap to mine was a game, a game he knew how to play very well!
We made it to our hotel, and it was so GORGEOUS (Fairmont, Scottsdale) It was like a small Condo, Kanin quickly felt at home...sitting in the middle of this King size bed with all his toys. "Thank you Mommy" He even got his own full size crib to sleep in! NO WE DO NOT SLEEP WITH HIM! He is like sleeping with a small bomb....ask Ed about his black eye!
He made friends very quickly! That kid scores so much free stuff! Stuffed animals, Candy, Ice Cream, Gelato (the lady gave him a sample of every flavor) Toys....He knows how to work it...thats for sure!
He loved the resort and the pool! He relaxed with me on the lazy river and played in the small kiddy fountain...that was a hit! "Kick, Kick, Kick"
Scottsdale was Gorgeous! Would not mind living there at all! I am glad we got to go as a family!
It was worth it...
xoxoxox

OH one other thing! For those of you that watch OPRAH! I found the JIMMY CHOO Store in Scottsdale! I was in shock! Kanin and I even went in, I told the lady I was only going in the store because of OPRAH...she laughed....

Happy Labor Day!

2008-09-01T14:36:00.003-06:00

What on earth is the true meaning of Labor Day? Is this the day I work my tail off and hope that everyone notices....or a day to go to work, oh...but everyone has the day off...? I don't get it...

Well I will treat it as a holiday, that which it is and make my cute little family a wonderful meal to celebrate!

Roast Beef Dinner, Rolls and Frogeye Salad! Yep all hand made by good ol' me!
Eat up!

Labor Day Definition: The day we honor working people! So honor me damn it! LOL

It was bound to happen!

2008-08-26T11:03:00.003-06:00

Kanin and his Football Fetish...could this be a future calling for the little Cerise.... Our house is filled with the pitter patter of running noise and the screaming of "Touch Down" Thanks to the new arrival of the Denver Bronco Uniform in size HALF PINT! Including helmet! Please Note: Helmet is not always worn the correct way! Can be found worn backwards at some occasions! Watch out for your knees! He has the helmet on, you will get injured!

Home at last!

2008-08-18T16:34:00.003-06:00

Well we have finally made it through all the Birthdays! All in 14 days! Kaitlyn has turned 10! Ashlyn has turned 8 and Kanin has finally turned 2! Wow! How time has flown by! Kaitlyn will be driving in 6 years and well I have watched her grow up so fast! Pleas the thought of her driving is giving me the creeps! Ashlyn will soon be 10 and well at that point I look forward and realize she is only 8 years from driving....Good God! Kanin is 14 years from driving! This makes me appreciate them being so little!
Kaitlyn had a wonderful football party at her moms house! Kids wore the football jerseys and played touch football! And SWAM! a lot!
Ashlyn had a girly party at Sweet N Sassy! Kanin was in on it....he was pretty Sassy! The girls all got dressed up in dresses and make-up put on a show down the runway! Not be outdone by Kanin and his show! Wow!
Kanin had a party at grandma's house with a giant bouncer/slide for the kids! Pizza and Cake!
We had practice getting him to settle down for the Happy Birthday song! Well it did not work, he still got upset and wanted to bail!
Happy Birthday to all my wonderful kids! I love all of you very much and look forward to many
Birthdays to come! xoxoxo

The Magical Mailbox!

2008-05-30T10:03:00.004-06:00

The Magical Mailbox, Now you see it, Now you don't! What happened to the $10 mailbox you put up..the one in the bucket with Cement in the bottom...Well not at the Barker house! How about that $1600 mailbox...the Magical One!

See pics! This is why you do not TEXT MESSAGE in the subdivision! Duh!

This mailbox is brand new, built AGAIN after March 30th due to another TEXT MESSENGER!
I told the Barker family it might be a good idea to hawl brick for the next time too! Hey at least they are keeping the Brick layer busy! Job Security at the Barker house!

Butler Carnival

2008-05-29T14:20:00.008-06:00

Thank goodness for the Butler Carnival all the kids came home with colored hair! Kaitlyn and Ashlyn had a great time chasing around the Carnival with all their friends and poor Kanin had his momma! But momma does spoil the hell out of him so, I guess you could say he was quite all right. He climbed the largest slide all by himself! Found a little windmill to blow and the lady on the bouncer house thought he was so stinkin cute that she shut down the whole thing just for him (twice) Then he stood patiently for 10 minutes to get his cute little Mohawk colored green! He was a hit, and he knew it...he ran and ran 100 miles per hour! He also swang on the swing all by himself for the first time...I am so proud of him...
Kaitlyn and Ashlyn think their brother is the best...Kait just wanted to kiss him the whole time and Ash....well she just wanted to play.....!

Time for a little Trim

2008-05-28T16:19:00.004-06:00

Kanin and Grandpa did a great job mowing the lawn today! Kanin also helped pull the weeds, sweep the dirt with a broom, pull the grass and Sing us all a song or two! One problem, his little mower kept getting stuck in the grass! Time to get that blade sharpened I guess! He even helped grandpa kill a spider! STOMP STOMP!
I think that every car that passed got a glimpe of this site and smiled...BIG! Hope you enjoy the pictures!

Day # 2

2008-05-23T17:02:00.005-06:00

Well there we have it another fabulous day at swim lessons with Mr. Swimmer Pants himself! Last week was ok, there was not much to tell all of you. Other than he decided to SCREAM the whole time. OH, and get this...out of 5 other babies in his class Kanin was the only one screaming. Needless to say it made for a very quiet 25 minutes! This week however was a bit different! We arrived at 11:30 as I had planned. One half an hour early so he could watch the other kids NOT scream! After the 1/2 was up he was so anxious to get in the pool that he was screaming "Now Mommy"! It was finally his turn to get in...and he was more than willing to get in! We swam around with the other kids for a minute and then the most dreaded thing happened....the class had to start! 5 mommies, 5 babies and 5 swim instructors! First thing first you swim with your baby side to side, forward and backward and kicks and then....you pull your baby out of the water and back in...under the water! Kanin was fine until he came up! Melt Down City! From this point on he SCREAMED again, for the next 20 minutes Kanin screamed his head off! The instructor took him 6 times to float him on his back and this was not working either! I cannot wait to see what week 3 has in store! Do you think it will make a difference if I get there 45 minutes early..Probably not!
So for Memorial Weekend we have decided to go to Price, Rachel has been asking what we are going to do and the Joke is...
Why go to Price, we have a Walmart here...Nice one!

Time to Swim

2008-05-14T11:31:00.002-06:00

Is it that time of year again when all the pools are uncovered and the ponds are filled up? Yes it is, and guess who needs to learn to swim? You guessed it..our Mr. No Fear! I decided at 20 months it would be a great time for him to learn to tread water! If he jumps off the couch head first I am sure he would jump in a pool feet first, especially him...he loves the water! He is so brave even now he sticks his face in it....gasping for air...and then he does it again! Wow! Even now he insist on helping you turn on the water!
Kanin will start swim lessons this Friday May 16th at noon! He will start at the Holliday Pool in a class designed for small children from 6 months to 28 months! Swim Kids LLC! Yeah! I will post a picture when I get one!

We Made it Back to the US!

2008-05-13T13:20:00.009-06:00

Well Ed and I finally made it back from good Ol Cancun, Mexico! Our flight landed at 8:18 last night and I was so anxious by the time we got off the plane to see the kids I could not stand still!
WE had a blast, if feels good to fall in love all over again! Serious! Honeymoon 4 years over due!
Or flight there was amazing, thank goodness for Ipods! We watched 300 and 27 dresses on the way there...made for a very short flight! Our hotel was gorgeous! Our room was nice! the booze was great the weather was perfect....it did rain 1 time but that only lasted about 10 minutes! In that 10 minutes Ed and I decided to kill some time by going to the gym! Then off to Vacation we went...
We did so much stuff I can not even recall what we did! I think our favorite trip was on the bus, the tour guide told us to get on bus R-1 and it would take us around the city, not to get off it..it would go in a circle...so the next day I (did I say "I") decided it would be awesome to see some new stuff so we got on the bus! (R-1) and rode and rode and rode (ok, here is were I will be 100% honest Ed does not know this part...) I was going insane I knew things looked bad, but I knew if I had acted scared I would have really been in trouble with Ed, so I kept a smile on my face and was positive...the bus kept on going....well it ran out of white people....ran out of English too.....I think Ed wanted to kill me at this point so I asked the bus driver ("Does this bus just keep going and make a circle and come on back the other way?" He said ("No get off and take the other bus".) The bus driver wasted no time and dropped us off in the Ghetto, I mean Ghetto! This made Tijuana look like Rodeo Drive!
Ed jumped off the bus and started to sprint....I was behind him yelling "the least you could do is hold my hand" Yeah, no go! He was pissed at me! I don't blame him really! Some guy was following him and asking for money.....finally I spotted the Policia! Asked him which bus to take back....and he stopped traffic and we got us on the right bus....WE were in the BAD part of town! Crucero was the name, Thank goodness ED did not get shanked.....Whew!
We finally made it to our destination and there was not much communication on the way there...but things worked out and we became best friends again.....SAFE! (long story short: The bus does make a complete circle and does come back and Crucero is a really bad part of town and even the LOCALS stay out of it....)
We Sat at the Pool for days! Ate and Drank a ton, played in the ocean, Toured an Interactive Aquarium and Ed and I got to experience playing dolphins all by ourselves, Took several Naps! You name it we did it...We met some great people! It was worth the wait...Next stop! Sea world! (This time the kids go! )
Needless to say I am sure we both miss Cancun Very much! WE got great TANS I will tell you this! Back to reality! Work, 8 loads of laundry a dirty house and my son and two daughters that are sure to keep me on my toes......Bring it on! We missed all of you!
And a special thanks to Jason and Rachel and the boys for keeping Kanin! Thank you so much!
Love you guys! xoxoxoxoxo

What a week!

2008-04-21T09:36:00.004-06:00

It has been a week since I added any new info..Not much has happened in a week! Last Sunday I learned to golf, that was an adventure..I am sure by the time we got to the 8th hole Ed was ready to rip his hair out either because he was in the same zip code as me or I could not get the swing down...it was hard as hell! It did however make me use my head.....I was thinking of all kinds of stuff..and by the time it was time to hit the ball I was a mess! Swing MISS, how humiliating...Oh, well! I tried to get Ed to take me golfing again, but his comment was..."I don't have 4 hours to golf"....I was sad! Do I suck that bad...? Oh, well.
Um what else has happened....Kanin is all healed up from his injuries he had received in Ogden! His eye is still a bit red and his lip is not fat anymore....thank goodness for little boys. I guess you could say if it keeps going in the direction he is going I am in for a treat....broken this broken that...the boy has no fear. He sits on the edge of the girls bed and just kind of falls off for fun! Hitting the floor face first usually! FUN!
The weather is something else our family is suffering from, who isn't....from 85 to 38 as we speak. Give me a break, I have no clue if I should wear shorts or a ski suite...sucks. So I wear a pair of shorts and a sweat shirt...Nice combo!
We got a new video camera so I hope to be adding some fun videos to our page...can't wait.
13 days till Mexico and I am hardly in shape for a bikini..and thanks to the weather...I could not run every night like I had wanted to do...I am not happy about that....So, Mexico here I come...what does it matter I am not usually in the pictures anyway...I am the one taking the pics...sucks. Anyway, that is all the news I have....chat later.

She is Not Kidding!

2008-04-16T09:36:00.003-06:00

So it was MONDAY morning and I had just dropped Ed off at the airport for his MANCATION to Vegas to begin! 2 days off! Yippie...
At the last minute I decided that I would just pack a bag and keep on driving North all the way to Ogden to see my sister..and my hungry little nephew.....and the rest of the clan. As I was getting ready to pull in the driveway I called Rachel and asked her what time she picked up Weston from school..She answered but not without being rudely interrupted by another phone call, "Where are you" She was at work! WHAT...at work, oh for gods sake I picked a day that she was working and I did not even know..so much for surprises! I said "Well i guess I will just go pick up Wes from school for you" She was pretty confused at this point....Yep...Kanin and I showed up at the school! Wes was so excited to see us! He was with his little friend Cameron....he said "Cameron this is my aunt and my bugers and that is my aunts car"....OH< my gosh...he was so excited to get picked up by the Navigator...Wow. He told 3 of his friends....We piled in the car and I headed to Codale to pick up Rach for lunch, I think at this point is when Wes was starting to have a mini-melt down! "Where are we going, Jozette. I am hungry My house is that way.." "Relax Wes, we are going to lunch"
We had lunch at Del Taco, and then Rach had to get back to work....
THIS IS WERE THE REAL FUN BEGINS! REMEMBER ABOVE, WE HAD JUST GONE TO LUNCH! WES WAS THERE TOO!
On the way back home we stopped at the park to play for about 1 hour, the weather was warm but it was windy! When we got home, 1 hour later...Wes: "Gosh, I am so hungry" I need some cereal, he ran in the house opened the pantry and picked out the Lucky Charms...He could not reach them of course so I had to climb up and get them....Now I know why they are up there! I poured some Lucky Charms in a bowl, got out the milk and poured some in....Wes put his hands on his head and yelled at the top of his lungs..."Jozette you ruined it, I hate milk, I hate milk.." I had ruined his cereal! I had to get a new bowl out and eat the one with milk......that was a bit much! LOL So about 30 minutes later, Kanin and I are laying on the floor and I hear this crackle noise..it had gone on for about 5 minutes and I look over and WES is gone...I yelled "Wes what are you doing?" "I need a snack Jozette, I am hungry so I am getting some cake!" OH, my gosh....then it was a treat and them it was a juice and then it was a call to mom and then it was peanut butter bread, and then it was dorito's and then.....OH< for the love of god....this kid is starving....wow...I think I spent half the time at the house in the kitchen trying to keep all the penguins in the fridge.....Rachel my dear you have your hands full!
Kanin also came home with several battle wounds, he fell on the new curbing and scratched his eye all up, shoved a small straw up his nose and fell on the tile and got a fat lip...my poor kid. Are we sure he will be safe for Mexico...LOL
So all I can say at this point, is "Rachel were is Zoey 101 when I needed it?

Sing Baby Sing

2008-04-13T08:36:00.004-06:00

Well I guess you could say it is about time! Kanin has been HOOKED on Cars the Movie...OH, and I can tell you 4 or 5 times a day is down right hooked! He wakes up in the morning screaming MOMMY...Or Jozette...I walk in the room slowly to find him standing in his crib with not only one Bink, but OH "Think Speed"
From here on out I can basically do anything I want...What a great break!
He has learned how to sing Rascal Flatts song "Life is a Highway" but the only words you can understand is Highway! He sang it to me for about 15 in the tub last night...

Yesterday was the first football game for him! I was warm and he played on the bleachers for hours. Up and down, up and down! And the sneaky little creature was trying to do anything to get on the field and he finally figured it out..."If I throw my bink onto the track mom will have to go get it and I can go with her..Pretty smart!" So there it went....right onto the track. He ran back and forth on the track about ......25 times....and with me right behind him...Thanks for the work out son! He would pick his bink and throw it right on the field...So I guess you could say he figured this one out...Silly kid. He got his first little sun burn too! ON his sweet little face...Poor fella...but needles to say he loves football! Thank god, the season just started!

Survive

2008-04-06T19:36:00.003-06:00

How will I survive! As Kanin gets older I realize how much having the older sisters around is one of the most important things on earth to me, after two melt downs today and several "you can do this Jozette" I had to say goodbye for yet 7 more days! As the girls stand at the door saying there good byes Kanin innocently waves good bye to the one, or lets say the two people that entertain him the most!
We have a routine down every school day! We wake up the girls, they get dressed, have breakfast and then the fun begins! While Ashlyn is getting her hair done, Kaitlyn is patiently...OK< Lets start over, Kaitlyn is IMPATIENTLY waiting to go get Kanin out of bed! She stands there saying "Is it time yet? Is it time yet?" Finally at 7:30 it is time to get that little critter moving...."I say K, it is time!" "Yeah she says, this is my FAVORITE part of the day" How precious those words are and then it begins....quick litte feet and Kaitlyn yelling "Wait for me bubbies" And there he is...yelling "Jozette" By 7:45 we are done with everything and they have 15 minutes to play...they do not spare one minute..he is back and forth from one lap to another....And than off to school he goes...

The day goes by slowly I am sure! For him anyway!

Then at 2:45 we are off to get the girls from school! He usually knows why we are going bye bye at this point....Ashlyn reaches the car first (Usually) and Kanin is kicking his feet yelling (Wyatt) He calls everyone Wyatt...for some odd reason I think he just does it to tease us! Ashlyn gets in and he forgets to take a breath, he tells her about his day...for hours...I don't think Kaitlyn gets a word in edgewise either.....

Then the 7 days are over! God give me strength to get through his tears when he starts to get emotional saying good bye too!
I Love you Kaitlyn and Ashlyn, you don't really know how much you are part of me, but you are! Love you!

I Thought

2008-04-04T17:28:00.003-06:00

I never thought I would see the day that I would be waiting online with two computers running for some tickets to watch some teenage girl perform for a holiday..not only that the funny thing is I am my mother. Remember when New Kids on the Block came to Salt Lake? I know exactly what you are saying...WHO>>>Thats right! Look them up! But anyway...here I am waiting patiently one the BYU Virtual ticket waiting room...Not the kind of waiting room I really want to be in, but for sake of the kids I am all good with it...Can someone bring me a magazine or something to snack on...In vision this....Our parents in the olden days ( I just made myself sound so old) had to go stand in line at Smith Tix or whatever it was to buy tickets...and for how much? Where they maybe $14 a piece...well not these days...Online is the answer (if you can get past the waiting room) for tickets you can pay up to $120 for...for a family of 4 that is $480...WoW! What an event! Not only that one of my waiting rooms (remember I am waiting in two of them) has timed out! The other one is letting me know now that " A limited number of tickets will be available for a charity auction.......OH I GOT IN....HERE WE GO! I want 4 tickets at $55....GO! ........NO seats available in your price range....OH< OK....4 seats at $65...GO! NO seats available in your price range! OK, 4 seats at $45...GO! NO seats available! OK, 4 seats anywhere!.......NONE! What on earth! Well, I never was able to get in after that..the web pages kept timing out and NO, I never got any tickets to Mylie Cyruss for our family. This went on for over 90 minutes and if you ever felt 90 minutes staring at a computer screen you know what I went through! And BYU, thank you for letting me use your waiting room! I did it all in my underwear!