What to be?

So Jack told me he wants to be a builder when he grows up. He wants to build Colleges, big houses and buildings. Blake wants to be a doctor. He's been getting a kick out of checking everyone's mouth and ears.. and always gives them a fist bump when he's all done. (I think every doctor should add that to their visit ;) And Tyler? He just keeps rolling all over the floor trying to get everything in his mouth. Maybe he'll be a professional taste tester? :) Who knows?!

As long as they're happy at what they're doing, that's all that matters. It's best not to be motivated by money - but to be motivated by loving what you do.

It all begins..

Yesterday was Jack's 1st day of preschool. He's been excited to start going for months. Blake wanted to drop Jack off, so he held Jack's wrist and walked him to class.

Once they got there, Blake patted Jack on the back, "See you eighter Jack!!" and waved so proud as he watched his older brother walk into the classroom.

It was one of those mommy moments that just makes your heart melt. ~ And while I was watching all this, the little dude in my arms was laughing, squealing and kicking at all the people walking past. What a ham!

I can't say enough how much I love my boys.

Have fun out there!!

Taking the lead...

4 months? That doesn't seem right. It seems like Tyler has been part of our family for much longer. This little dude is so much fun to have around. But I guess I shouldn't call him little.. he is above the 95% on both height and weight! He now stands in place for my biggest baby, which is a hard feat after my Jack attack!

Not only is he a big boy, the doctor says even his ear drums are more developed than most 4 month olds, and his trunk is sturdier and he is doing more than most kids his age. In other words, he could easily pass for a much older child in all areas. I swear he was only born 4 months ago!! haha.

Jack and Blake love having a little brother. It's crazy how they all seemed to mesh almost suddenly. I love it. They take good care of him. Maybe that's why he is trying to do stuff so early on.. to keep up with his brothers!

Blake was 25 1/2 inches long (70th percentile), and 15.9 lbs (70th percentile).

Jack was 26.7 inches long, and 17.6 lbs at 4 months.

Tyler is 26 3/4 inches long, and 18 lbs (both above 95 percentile).

Things to do, places to go.. people to love

Life is full of new opportunities, places to travel to, and people to love. Sometimes it's good to just sit back and breathe it all in.

Life is good.

Take the time to feel the water on your face, kiss the cheeks of the little people you love, and enjoy the present.

Enjoy the now.

Because it's not going to be here tomorrow.

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* Tye is rolling all over the place now! And he never cries, he just keeps saying, "Ahhhhhh..." Louder and louder until he gets what he wants: either food or to go to sleep. What a funny dude!

I have the cutest nieces and nephews! Our extended family is continuing to grow, and we are expecting more little ones soon! Next month for Mike & Brittany, and one in February from Sage!





Life goes faster and faster everyday! But it's always so much fun. I say all the time how much I love having 3 kids, and I couldn't be more right! We play with 'wiki sticks' , build forts, do pull ups and exercises, read books, color, learn to write words and wrestle all day long. How could that NOT be fun?! - As for the whole wrestling thing? Man, Jack is only 4 - and he pretty much already has me on strength!! That boy is STRONG. It's ridiculous. Here in a few months I will have no chance against him! - Oh, and I added a picture of what I came home to on our anniversary... crayon writing all over the counter! haha! I sure love that man!

We set off to St. George over the weekend! Since there was going to be a bunch of us going, we rented a condo ~ Which was AMAZING! It had 4 bedrooms (one of which had 2 beds) and 3 bathrooms. There was also lots of places to swim :D of course we took advantage of that! We also had fun going to the Tuacahn Amphitheatre. One night was Aladdin, and the other night was Hairspray. It's amazing how hot St. George can still be at 10pm! Wooo! Where the amphitheatre was located was just gorgeous, the red rocks and the water just made it magical. My grandfather told me that the native Americans viewed this as a very spiritual place, and I can definitely see why.

This picture is Chavo 'saving Jason'. They look thrilled to have me give them a story line to the picture, huh?! HAHA.

Never forget the moments. The moments are where our thoughts reside.. so live in them as long as you can. Embrace those you love, the people you meet, and always remember the places.

Life is good. Enjoy the now.

Crazy 8

8 years?! That's just crazy ;) . On top of that, we've been together for 9! Approximately 1/3 of my life has been with Trent, and honestly? - I don't know how I did the previous 2/3 without him!

I feel incredibly lucky to honestly say he is someone I hold on a pedestal. I admire that man so much it's ridiculous! He is, and always will be, my hero. By far, one of the best people I have ever met in my life. And he picked me? For how that happened I will never know - but for whatever reason, I am forever grateful.

Trent and I married young. I was 18, he was 22. When I think of others who may be getting married at that age I think they're crazy - haha. And then I have to remind myself that I was that young! But when I think about it, or if anyone ever asks me - I wouldn't change it for the world.

In all honesty, I feel I lucked out marrying him so young. I get that much more time to spend with him in this world - that much more time to grow and experience everything we can in this life. I feel extremely blessed. I moved out at 17, married the love of my life at 18, had a beautiful baby boy enter our family at 21, and shortly after, graduated college in Nuclear Medicine at 22. I feel I got a great jump start at life. More time to live, explore, and grow.

Trent and I traveled fun places by plane at least once a year since we had started dating. Our first apartment cost us 250 dollars a month which included utilities, and we moved to Utah with all of our things packed into two cars.

One thing that is great about our relationship, is that I truly feel we provide a boost for each others dreams. There is no limit to what we can achieve, and there is no better way to live. Anything is possible. And as long as we're together, that is enough.

After I had met Trent, I wrote in my diary.. "When I grow up, I want to marry someone just like Trent." See? If you put your mind to it.. anything is possible!!

The pain of growing up %

The littlest man of the house started teething this weekend. :( Poor baby, and poor mommy! haha. Yeah.. not sure why all my children decide to get their teeth so early (you know, because it IS their choice ;) .. but he sure is, and hopefully it won't take too long for them to break through. At least I got a couple of months of good sleep before this started. And it definitely helps that he is still an awesome baby, but you can really tell he it's hurting the poor guy!

Another hard thing about this weekend? Well not only did poor Keri dislocate her shoulder, but Jack wrecked on his scooter and ended up with 12 stitches!! I don't know who it was harder on, him or us!

It sure is hard to see your little man in pain, and there is nothing you can do about it. And looking back, knowing there is nothing you could have done to prevent it from happening.

But despite the pain, Jack was an amazing patient. We had first taken him to the instacare, where they told us it was too deep to stitch up there - so we headed to the ER. Jack was such a good little guy. He sat on my lap while we were waiting and kept saying things like, "Let's look for the doctor! Is she the doctor?! Oh I bet that's the doctor!!" Or randomly pointing at people asking about what they were doing.. in NOT such a soft voice ;) .

He enjoyed putting the side rails up and down on the bed, and watching the Olympics on TV ( which we saw the USA girls Gymnastics team win Gold, and Michael Phelps become the most decorated Olympian ever ). When the doctor came in and was talking to us, Jack kept saying he was practicing holding still.. what a good kid. When they put the stitches in, he did great. The hardest part was putting the irrigation in the wound because Jack does not like water on his face! Afterwards, while getting into the car with his sucker, Jack exclaimed, "That was fun Mom!" lol. I am glad it wasn't a horrific experience for him. But poor little guy. Hopefully it won't leave much of a scar!

We sure love Jack .He is such an amazing kid, and we love him so much. I hope he always knows just how much. Hopefully there won't be lots visits to the ER!

People come and go, pain comes and goes. But so does joy. And if our hearts are closed because we don't want to suffer, they won't be open enough to recognize the joy as it flies by.

GENEEN ROTH, Good Housekeeping, Dec. 2008

Tree House fun

We had an entertaining weekend. We spent friday night at the Tree House Museum in Ogden - which is a very cool place by the way! The boys sure had fun. It's filled with cool things to explore that also help you learn. Even some cool places you can do crafts. We might be going there a few times during the fall for a program they have to help little people read :)

On Saturday we went to the Aviary in Liberty Park. The little bird show they had was really cute, and the boys really enjoyed it. After that Danny and Jack just enjoyed playing around - they sure get along good. Which also means they bring out each others high energy levels! Haha. But we still had a very good time :)