all the girls

my mom, more photos

2011-04-21T21:08:00.000-07:00

greetings from the ER

2011-04-21T10:19:00.000-07:00

I landed in the ER this past weekend because of a stomach bug I picked up on a recent trip to Cancun.

(Those pictures will follow later in another post...I promise to be a better blogger)

After a couple bags of fluids, 2 hyped up tweens (they raided the quarters for the candy machine), blood work and of course, my mother snapping photos I felt a little better.

2010-08-02T12:17:00.000-07:00

The view from my front yard

Bieber Fever

2010-07-11T16:05:00.000-07:00

Last night the girls and I went to the Mavrick Centre to see JUSTIN BIEBER!!! The girls had so much fun dancing and screaming the night away. I will admit he was quite the performer.

2010-07-01T14:17:00.000-07:00

Chaia's first day of preschool

2010-05-30T00:11:00.000-07:00

I Just loved this picture of Chaia. She has been talking non-stop about holding this bunny and how much she would like one.

Orchids

2010-05-29T10:01:00.001-07:00

I did a little tweaking with the color on the first picture...did not touch the second picture. I LOVE the glowing effect of the orchid petals.

Dance Recital Part 2

2010-05-29T09:47:00.001-07:00

Baylee's Dance Competition

2010-05-26T14:19:00.000-07:00

Baylee had a dance competition at Lagoon this month. Her dance company did really well and took 1st in all three dances. Yay... Go Baylee!!!

Happy Mother's Day Mom

2010-05-09T07:59:00.000-07:00

I HAVE the most incredible mother in the world, I learn from her daily . It truly amazes me how she does it all. She can have all the grandchildren, her own mother, throw a party, clean the house, move all the furniture to the other side of the house, have a heart felt conversation and not think twice. She is so thoughtless and will put everyone ahead of herself. (to the point that it isn't good for her) It's inspiring how much everyone loves her. I strive everyday to be like her. I hope I can be half the person my mother is and pass it to my girls. I love you so much!

HappY Mothers's Day

2010-05-09T07:35:00.000-07:00

Happy Mothers Day to my newer... mother-in-law. She is amazing! She is so fun and always has a smile on her face. She has a great laugh, amazing patience (4 LOUD boys and 1 daughter), loving, accepting and non-judgmental. I feel very lucky to be part of the family! Love ya mom, Happy Mothers Day

HappY Mothers's Day

2010-05-09T07:30:00.000-07:00

Happy Mothers Day to the most amazing mothers I know! I commend all of you for your inspiration, love, patience, abilities etc. I wish you a day of relaxation, pampering and chaos free day.

HaPPy BirTHdaY BaYLeE

2010-04-28T12:37:00.000-07:00

Spring Vacation

2010-04-20T12:01:00.000-07:00

Chaia's First Shiner

2010-04-15T09:32:00.000-07:00

Chaia fell the other day and caught the corner of the stair. Ouch! I am really surprised she has made it 3 1/2 years without getting a black eye. My delicate little girl.

Makeover Day

2010-03-11T08:00:00.000-08:00

Chaia's makeover compliments of her loving sisters

Gilli's Party

2010-03-10T12:04:00.000-08:00

HaPPy BirTHdaY GiLLian

2010-03-10T11:55:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday to my Beautiful Gilli (2/29)

Valentines Day

2010-03-10T11:45:00.001-08:00

Valentine Boxes

2010-02-24T15:40:00.000-08:00

Gentry's Box

I know I am a little behind on posts...but better late then never!

2010-01-30T08:40:00.000-08:00

This is how we spend our weekend night with all the girls.

Christmas Part 2

2010-01-08T03:45:00.001-08:00

Christmas Day Part 1

2010-01-08T03:22:00.000-08:00

Practice makes perfect

Chaia very much into taking pictures of herself

Christmas Eve

2010-01-08T03:07:00.001-08:00

Thank you Natalie and Matt for so generously hosting

the chaos of Christmas Eve this year

Another good Laugh

2010-01-01T13:54:00.000-08:00

I love my brother!!!

Chaia's Drawing Skills

2009-12-30T13:40:00.001-08:00

Chaia drew this picture of me today. I love my boots!

A Good Laugh

2009-12-27T07:56:00.000-08:00

San Fransisco 09

2009-11-28T14:15:00.000-08:00

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

2009-11-26T07:08:00.000-08:00

26 Things To Be Thankful For.

1. My beautiful girls (all four)
2. Wonderful husband (esp with my OCD)
4. Again Tim (who is quite the dad/ step dad)
5. All my amazing and supportive family Mom, Dad, Sisters, Brothers, Sis in-laws, Bro in-laws etc. (things they do for me on a daily basis big or small)
6. My amazing and supportive extended family
7. My Health (without I wouldn't be able to push those carts at costco)
8. My supportive Hair Clients (sometime the only adult interaction I have)
9. How smart the girls are
10. The laughter of my children
11. The abilities god gave me.
12. The patience I have been blessed with (most of the time)
13. The wonderful friends I have found along the way
14. My massage friend who kicks my butt!
15. Having the freedom to do what I need to do (with a few exceptions)
16. Being able to read otherwise I would be missing out on a nightly ritual with Chaia
17. Chaia's dad (he's so good to her)
18. Spending time with my grandma...even though she doesn't know who I am half the time.
19. The opportunity to hug and tell my family I love them everyday.
20. The wonderful heated house I live in, food on my table, and running water.
21. That I don't have Gentry and Gillian's Guinea pigs living at this house (stinky)
22. The time Gloria spends with the girls
23. My support group at The Sharing Place
24. The relationships in my family that have grown stronger.
25. Being Alive
26 All my Family!!! (I love all of you!!!)

What are you thankful for?

The Sharing Place

2009-11-17T11:40:00.000-08:00

The Sharing Place shopping night... Thursday November 19th 5:00-8:00 @ Ten Thousand Villages (1941 S. 1100 E Suite 1945) Fifteen percent of all purchases made Nov 19 from 5-8pm will be donated and used to support the grief support programs at The Sharing Place.

Ten Thousand Villages has amazing, unique gifts...perfect for the holiday season and it's a great cause. hope to see you!

A friends words

2009-11-13T09:20:00.000-08:00

"God doesn't give you the people you want; He gives you the people you NEED...to help you, to hurt you, to leave you, to love you and to make you into the person you were meant to be."

Grandma's Halloween Party

2009-11-01T07:59:00.000-08:00

Cher's photoshoping Skills

2009-10-30T08:04:00.001-07:00

Chaia's Costume

2009-10-28T15:22:00.000-07:00

Today my mom helped me start Chaia's Halloween skirt. I must admit I did a pretty good job finishing it. I altered her hat to match her skirt.

Pumpkin Carving

2009-10-27T13:55:00.000-07:00

Pumpkin Patch

2009-10-27T13:33:00.000-07:00

First pictures of the Wedding Day

2009-10-21T12:55:00.000-07:00

If anyone has anymore pictures of the wedding will you send them to me or I will get a disk to download them...Thanks

2 Days to Go!

2009-10-15T19:59:00.001-07:00

2 Days to go!

Ikea,
Beauty supply,
Walmart,
Sams Club: They ordered the WRONG flowers for the wedding (Oh well)
Pick up Baylee,
Costco, (to find replacement flowers for the wedding)
Take Gentry to soccer,
Make dinner,
Pick up Gentry from Soccer,
Get kids to bed.

A full day tomorrow! Can't wait!

3 Days to go

2009-10-15T08:39:00.001-07:00

74 on Saturday! YEA!!!

Made Cupcakes (Thank you my sweet Natalie for spending the entire day helping me)

Can we say Craziness...

Chaia,
Jaxon,
New Puppy,
Gentry, Gillian, Jeremy,
Babs, Cher,
Cher's Hair,
Making 178 wait 177 cupcakes fit in the freezer,
Taco Soup,
Pictures,
Fake Dollar store rose petals everywhere (many times)
PHEW!!!!!

What a long day!

4 Days to Go

2009-10-13T16:41:00.000-07:00

Today...a little bit more ready for the big day.

Tomorrow's project is baking cupcakes...lots of them!

It's going to be warm, it's going to be warm, it's going to be warm!

Oh My!!!

2009-10-12T15:43:00.000-07:00

Five days until the wedding! You ask if I am ready...the answer is "NO".

We have a weather prediction of SUNNY and 71 on Saturday. Please keep your fingers crossed for me. Positive affirmations: it's going to be warm, it's going to be warm, it's going to be warm.

Running For RAEGAN

2009-09-16T16:04:00.000-07:00

Hope Kids provides ongoing events and activities and a powerful, unique support community for children with cancer and other life threatening medical conditions. Hope Kids surrounds these remarkable children and their families with a message that "Hope" can be a powerful message.

The reason I am writing this entry is to ask friends and family if you would be willing to donate to this cause. I am not asking for large amounts just small donations if possible.

I am running a 5K Saturday September 19, 2009 with a few friends to try to raise money for this wonderful organization.

Here is the our website http://www.active.com/donate/uthopewalk/princessraegan

also, there is a great video that shows some of Hope Kids and the things they go through. http://www.theoldhamfamily.com/hopekids-video

What we do on Saturday nights!

2009-09-14T17:52:00.001-07:00

Homemade Glitter Toes
The Boys: toenails polished, eating ice cream and playing the Wii (Priceless)

Chaia's Birthday Part 2

2009-09-10T09:50:00.001-07:00

Chaia's Birthday Part 1

2009-09-09T18:49:00.000-07:00

Chaia's is now the big THREE (where does the time go) her birthday was Saturday, September 5th. Her heart was set on swimming, so we started off the day at the pool. The kids had a great time but got tired very quickly. After an hour or so we hit melt down mode...time to go!

Braces Anyone?

2009-09-09T07:10:00.001-07:00

Before

After

This past Wednesday Gentry officially entered the pre-teen phase. She was so excited about getting the braces, then they were installed in her mouth...not so excited anymore. I think she still looks cute!

What a crazy week.

2009-09-09T06:59:00.000-07:00

Last week was insane! Getting into the rhythm of school, hair appointments, sharing place, soccer. Am I forgetting anything else? Oh yeah, Gillian started Gymnastics at the local rec center. In the first class of the session she started in the beginner class and with in five minutes was moved to the advanced class. Way to go Gill!

Hmmmmm.....

2009-08-29T10:00:00.000-07:00

This is what the girls do when I leave them to go to the grocery store.

End of the summer special!!!

2009-08-28T16:01:00.000-07:00

This is a fantastic class. I have been doing it for the last 10 weeks. The class has improved my strength, endurance, ability most of all my BMI (body mass index) went from 25% down to 17.8% I feel amazing! It's a great deal if anyone is interested. Don't let "Boot Camp" scare you.

Facebook Message: End of the summer special!!!:

"Fit club Boot Camp End of the summer special!!!
-Now till Sept. 5 Hurry in and get 2 for 1
-Come join us for a fun intense work out
-Locations: Day Break rec. center & Dimple Dell rec. center
-All women classes and co-ed classes
-Come 5 times a week $299
or come 3 times a week $199
(for 4 weeks)

For more info. call 801-783-7080"

First day of School

2009-08-28T15:40:00.000-07:00

The first day of school was a success. Yea!

Gentry's First Wake Boarding Experience

2009-08-14T11:44:00.000-07:00

I was very impressed with Gentry and her first wake boarding experience. She got up on her third try and stayed up for a long time. She even went out of the wake and made her way back in. She feels a little sore today...to be expected. I am too!

Up at the Lake

2009-08-14T07:15:00.000-07:00

Baylee
Cold Water

Chaia and Sheryl

Marc towing the girls

Cheese!!!

Gillian, Baylee (hiding behing Gill) and Gentry

The girls

Gentry's first time wakeboarding!

bored

2009-08-05T12:52:00.000-07:00

Engaged!

2009-08-03T13:20:00.000-07:00

We enjoyed a wonderful afternoon in the mountains yesterday at Taste of the Nation (a food benefit). We decided to end a great afternoon by taking a ride on the ski lift. Half way up the mountain and much to my surprise Tim asked me to marry him. It's official now we are getting married!

Draper Days

2009-07-20T13:58:00.001-07:00

The stare down

Sugar High

EWWWWW!

This past Saturday we spent the evening at Draper Days. My mom was so excited to hear the "Grass Roots" she talked us all into going to the madness. It was quite comical to watch mom sing and dance with Chaia. I don't know if Chaia would have been able to keep up if she had not been on such a massive sugar high. Phew! It was fun hear the music, eat food, and spend time with the family.

At the Pool

2009-07-17T11:42:00.001-07:00

Swimsuit Models in My Backyard

2009-07-15T14:49:00.001-07:00

Camping over the 4th

2009-07-09T12:18:00.000-07:00

Yes I actually slept in a tent

2009-06-27T20:31:00.000-07:00

Gentry took these pictures from our back yard this evenning

2009-06-24T07:24:00.000-07:00

My Mom has really become a great photographer!!!

Moab

2009-06-23T21:15:00.000-07:00

New Crafty Project

2009-06-18T08:17:00.000-07:00

My latest project is a memory game I made for Adam (Chaia's Dad) for Fathers Day. I got the idea off my moms blog. If you saw Ashley Aoki blog you saw how cute her game turned out. I decided to use coasters instead of card board in hopes the game would last longer and be more durable. It took more man hours than I thought but I think it turned out well.

2009-06-08T19:48:00.000-07:00

My beautiful Gillian recently had a dance recital at Kingsbury Hall. It was not the typical dance recital that you would normally think of. The choreography, lighting and all the girls dancing were amazing. I am so proud of her.

2009-05-24T11:42:00.000-07:00

This is my latest project for Gillian and Baylee's room.

Day 1: Toilet Training Recap

2009-05-23T19:46:00.000-07:00

Today wasn't as bad as I expected. Chaia did really well when it came to using the toilet. We only had three accidents, which I think is great. I didn't have to break out the carpet cleaner or anything. We alternated Minny Mouse and Ariel panties which was exciting.

We never used the diaper word after it all started (on our way to no more diapers YEA!!!!!!!) The explanation to the Dora pull ups...was they are special panties we use at nap time and bed time. I think we did really well today!

Toilet Training

2009-05-23T09:10:00.000-07:00

If this girl can wear heels like this she can toilet train...
Day 1: It's official we are trying the potty training thing again.

Chaia was interested months ago then lost ALL interest. We are starting a square one. We went to the store yesterday and bought Little Mermaid "Ariel" and Minny Mouse panties. We also purchased a NEW potty that sits on the big toilet. Chaia has her own step stool so she can sit on the toilet with comfort and is able to wash her hands by herself as a " Big Girl". It's only 10:00am and we are doing good so far. Yeah for Chaia!!! Hope the day continues this way. I feel like a first time parent learning how to toilet train.

HaPPy BirTHdaY BaYLeE

2009-05-19T20:53:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday Baylee!!! FYI: Baylee's birthday was the end of April. I know I am such a slacker I am just now getting around to it. Better late then never...right?

Dancing

2009-05-05T11:29:00.000-07:00

Baylee had a dance competition Saturday at Lagoon. Despite the cold rainy weather and the enormous crowd of people crammed into a small pavilion it was "fun". She did an excellent job dancing and it was fun to watch her.

Easter Day and Monday

2009-04-15T14:02:00.000-07:00

I must say my mother's photography skills have gotten quite good.

Check out more pictures on her blog

http://www.myers-myers.blogspot.com/

HaPPy BirThdaY TiM

2009-04-10T09:35:00.001-07:00

Say Cheese!

Fire Hazard

The girls used all 32 candles to make a face on the cake...

can YOU see it???

Happy Birthday Tim...We Love You!

Something To Look Forward To?

2009-04-10T09:13:00.001-07:00

Not for a VERY long time!!!

Soccer Games

2009-04-01T07:45:00.001-07:00

Gentry had her first soccer game of the season on Saturday. I can proudly say she made her first goal. She was the only one on her team who made a goal the entire game. YEA Gentry!! If it ever stops snowing and anyone is interested in watching a game let me know.

HaPPy BirTHdaY GeNtRY

2009-03-31T17:19:00.000-07:00

I didn't realize I had so many pictures!

2009-03-20T15:39:00.000-07:00

I was walking around the backyard this afternoon looking at what I had in store for spring clean up. As I was looking in the window well I thought to myself... I really should clean up the old news paper then I spotted this little creature. Needless to say I WILL NOT be crawling in that window well anytime soon. No Thank You!

One More Project Completed!

2009-03-20T15:20:00.002-07:00

Before

After

This is my latest project. It was a honey color pine hutch that wasn't so pretty to look at. I painted it all black then sanded and distressed the hutch. This is how it turned out. I moved it out of the living room and into the family room. I can now close the doors to the television and can hide Chaia's toys in the bottom half. It's great!

Is Spring Really on It's Way?

2009-03-16T16:09:00.000-07:00

HaPPy BirTHdaY GiLLian

2009-03-06T13:54:00.000-08:00

I remember like it was yesterday...

It was February 29, 2000 I was feeling very pregnant and over it...extremely uncomfortable. Gillian had dropped very low into my pelvis about eight weeks before she was due. This caused sever cramping and bruising to the inside of my pelvic area. I know it sounds painful because it really was. Grandma Cherilyn took Gentry for the day so I could get a few things done around the house to prepare for the new baby.

Brendan was very determined to have a leap year baby so we tried everything...nothing worked! My mom told me I should drink caster oil, it would make the baby come or completely flush my body. (It didn't do either one) I could stomach only one tablespoon of caster oil washing it down with orange Gatorade (I can't drink orange Gatorade anymore). I waited and waited nothing happened. I thought to myself maybe I didn't drink enough for it to take effect tempted to drink more. I tried but simply couldn't choke down more caster oil. At that point I figured we were going to have to wait a few more days. To further the possibilities of getting my body to go into labor I carried a TV down the stairs. (9 mo pregnant very STUPID!) I must have been desperate. Again nothing happened, no contractions. Finally, late in the afternoon around five or six I did start having some contractions nothing close together or uncomfortable. As time went by the contractions continued to get more regular about nine minutes but still comfortable. Around nine p.m. and hours of continuous contractions now five minutes apart we decided we should go to the hospital. We went to mom's to check on Gentry kiss goodnight and were off the the hospital. They hooked me up to the monitors checked me I was dilated to a four an hour later I was dilated to a ten. The entire family was there except Gentry and Grandpa. I do remember when I was getting ready to push my mother mentioned out loud "see that caster oil really worked" the nurse was very upset and annoyed that I would take it. The actual labor was very easy I had two contractions pushed twice and that little girls was out. At 11:46 pm our leap year/ millennium baby was born.

It amazes how quickly they grow up. It seems like it was just yesterday we welcomed her into this world and now she is nine. Gillian is an amazing daughter, sister, friend, cousin, granddaughter. She is so smart and does so well at school, has become an incredible dancer, is great at everything she does. I love my "Gillie Billie"

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!

Swimming with Dolphins

2009-02-12T14:59:00.000-08:00

This was one experience I will never forget and if given the opportunity I would do it again in a heartbeat. These animals are so amazing to me their intelligence, grace, strength and mystery.

I love this Picture

2009-02-10T16:07:00.001-08:00

We're Back!!!

2009-02-10T14:38:00.000-08:00

Gentry Gillian and I have returned from Cancun Mexico. The purpose of the trip was to attend a wedding. Aunt Paige and new uncle Skip were married Saturday February 7th at the Moon Palace. We had a wonderful time. The time was spent eating, relaxing, being with family and friends, oh did I mention EATING.

A highlight of the trip was Skip's daughter Carly who is eight and niece Jordan nine. From the first moment of meeting the girls got along great. It allowed us to socialize and enjoy ourselves without entertaining them the entire trip. FANTASTIC!! The wedding was beautiful, the ceremony was in a white gazebo which overlooked the ocean. I must say Paige was a STUNNING bride! All of her bridesmaids and junior bridesmaids were beautiful, the men very handsome.

I know you are all thinking "mexico" warm weather in February. Wrong!!!! Believe me I loved being away from the snow it was great but come on what happened to the warm weather. The temperatures in Cancun were unseasonably cool. Even the locals were commenting on the cool temperature and the strong winds. We saw many of them wearing jackets. It didn't keep us from enjoying ourselves. We still went to pool, beach, walking, miniature golf and swimming with the dolphins.

Thanks Paige and Skip for getting married so we could go to Mexico.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Tag

2009-01-29T12:18:00.000-08:00

I've been tagged.

Here are the rules:
1. Post rules on blog
2. Answer the six 8 items
3. Let each person know by leaving them a comment.

8 Favorite TV Shows
1. Private Practice
2. CNN
3. Grey's Anatomy
4. Any cooking show on Food Network
5. What not to wear
6. CSI Las Vegas
7. I really don't watch much TV

8 Things I did yesterday
1. Exercised
2. Talked to my mom
3. Took Bella for a walk
4. Read many books to Chaia
5. Laundry
6. Went to Target (Chaia said "Hi DUDE" to some random guy)
7. Colored with Chaia
8. Paid Bills

8 Things I look forward to
1. MEXICO!!!!!
2. Laying on the beach
3. Seeing Chaia's new cousin
4. Exercising tonight
5. Watching my girls grow up
6. Someday getting married again
7. Expanding my hair clientele
8. Opening my own business

8 Favorite Restaurants
1. Takashi
2. Teru
3. Fresco
4. Mazza
5. Lugano
6. Log Haven
7. Rumbi (BBQ chicken salad)
8. Tin Angle

8 Things I wish for
1. To make it through the teenage years
2. A thriving economy
3.Healthy family
4. Good Health (less aches and pains)
5. More compassion in the world
6. To be successful
7. Love and Happiness
8. Staying mentally sane

8 People I tagged
1. Mike and Emily
2. Megan
3. Suzy
4. Jacci
5. Heidi
6. Sally
7. Don't have anyone else.

Recycle???

2009-01-25T08:31:00.000-08:00

Cookie Monster anyone? This little guy caught my eye, so for Christmas I bought this toy for Chaia. As annoying as he may seem he's quite cute and fun to play with. Problem...when cookie monster stops working he requires eight AA batteries. Moral dilemma...for environmental reasons I can't bring myself to keep throwing away batteries or continue consuming more batteries to power him. Does anyone know of a facility that allows you to recycle batteries?

Don't blow out the candles

2009-01-03T13:50:00.000-08:00

This Holiday season we honored Chaia's Judaism roots. We lit candles for the Menorah and recited the Hanukkah prayer together. Pleasantly surprised by her intelligence she remembered so many Hebrew words (amazing). After reciting the prayer we lit candles. It took an incredible amount of will power not to blow the candles out, but she did it. This little girls amazes me everyday.

Christmas Photos

2008-12-30T13:22:00.000-08:00

Little Jaxon is Home

2008-12-30T09:46:00.000-08:00

Jaxon came home from the hospital a few days before Christmas and is doing very well. Natalie and the boys are confined to the house now that RSV season has started and will be there for the next few months. This past weekend I was able to hold my nephew for the first time in almost two months. This precious little boy weighing a total 4 1/2 pounds is so small but quite the fighter. I have to say it was weird holding a baby again even more so a baby so small. I think Jaxon and the baby doll Chaia was given Christmas weighed the same and are the same size.

Here Comes Santa Clause

2008-12-20T08:06:00.000-08:00

Last night we went to a Christmas Party and our favorite guest showed up. Everyone was happy to see Santa and sit on his lap, except for Chaia.

Zoo Lights

2008-12-12T07:42:00.000-08:00

Last night we went ventured into the cold night to see the lights at Hogle Zoo. Despite the bitter cold we had a great time. I had heard from numerous people the animals are a hit or miss. They are active and fun to watch or sleeping. Unfortunately the majority of animals we saw were sleeping. It was a little disappointing but the lights were pretty. The zoo recently built a carousal, this was the highlight of the evening. Chaia had a minor melt down when it was time to get off the ride. This morning she has been talking about the elephant and the other animals she wanted to ride. I foresee us going back to the zoo again very soon to ride the carousal.

2008-12-12T07:38:00.000-08:00

2008-12-11T09:09:00.001-08:00

Instead of taking pictures and watching I should have encouraged the girls to stop what they were doing, right? Well... the continuous squealing and laughter was so fun to hear I couldn't help myself.

Thanks Mom

2008-12-10T09:30:00.000-08:00

I would like to take a moment to thank my mom for all she does. With out fail if you ask her to do something she will. Even if she has spent all day taking care of Grandma, cleaning the house, watching one or all grandchildren or driving people around the valley. She doesn't think twice about it and just does it. So THANK YOU!!! Oh yeah, if it wasn't for my mom I wouldn't have my cute blog too. Love you Mom!

Thanksgiving

2008-12-04T22:34:00.001-08:00

This year I hosted Thanksgiving at my house, can we say "CRAZY"! It was fun to have all the family together this year. I spent three days cooking and made an insane amount of food. Needless to say we have been eating leftovers since and have more to go in the fridge. I don't think I will be eating turkey again until next thanksgiving. A big Thank You to eveyone who brought food, ate and helped clean I really appreciate. It's funny everyone gathers around the television on Thanksgiving, I never thought in a million years we would all be playing Guitar Hero. It was fun! Love you all.

My little girl is growing up

2008-11-09T10:45:00.000-08:00

Matt and Traci's Wedding

2008-10-23T07:32:00.000-07:00

2008-10-22T07:18:00.001-07:00

I know, I know I have been a slacker when it comes to blogging. Why is it that life seems to throw it at a you all at once?

PHEW! We are finally settled into our new house in Sandy. I am speaking for all of us when I say this but we LOVE it here. The neighborhood is so quite and the neighbor's are great. I love being close to the school, the girls can walk, ride, or bike everyday. Great exercise for them. What I love most about living here is the SPACE. The concept of space such a great thing, we all have our own rooms, closets, storage etc. I forgot what it was like have my own room and not to share my baby. I love being able to lay in bed and read, watch television or just lay there. We have a huge yard where the trampoline resides and a great deck to lounge on or BBQ. In the basement I have all my hair equipment and a sink (YEAH!) no more cutting or washing in the kitchen.

The girls are doing well, Gentry and Gillian have met some nice children. Gillian, little miss popular has been invited to four birthday parties since school started. Gentry always seems to find the well mannered good kids, with very nice parents. Gillian is busy with dance, she is taking ballet and tap she is getting very good. We are also looking into gymnastics for her, she is quite flexible and I think she will be good at it too.

Last Saturday Gentry finished the fall outdoor soccer season, she played on an all girls team and played very well. We liked the all girls team it's much better than co-ed soccer. Gentry will be starting basketball in a few weeks, she has never played basketball so we will see how it turns out.

Chaia is getting bigger and bigger everyday. She is now is a big girl bed at my house and Adams, amazingly enough as busy as she is Chaia actually stays in the bed. She is so busy all day TALKING, puzzles, coloring, painting, sidewalk chalk, reading, playing with her babies or trains. Loves jumping on the trampoline or swing on the porch swing. I can't keep up with her and am completely exhausted. We have reached one huge milestone recently we are potty training. I can not believe how well she is doing (I knock on wood every time is say this). When she sits down on her potty down she goes to the bathroom every time, we just had our first poop yesterday. Very exciting!!!! We have not moved to big girl underwear yet but it's close. One step at a time, right?

Little Bella is not so little anymore she is such a sweet dog and is a good dog, but still a puppy. I must have been temporally insane when I decided to get a dog.

I have been on the computer long enough today it's back to trains with Chaia.

First day of School

2008-09-19T16:14:00.000-07:00

My Cute Girls

2008-08-22T08:04:00.000-07:00

The New Addition to the Family

2008-08-12T15:06:00.001-07:00

We have a new puppy named "Bella" she is a husky/lab mix. We don't officially have her until we move into the new house which will hopefully be next weekend. She is a very sweet dog and the girls love her. Chaia and her kisses!!!

Swim Lessons

2008-08-07T07:47:00.001-07:00

Monday was the first day of swim lessons. It truely amazes me how well Gentry and Gillian swim, they get better and better everyday. The girls started taking lessons at a private pool when they were 2 1/2 and have continued to take there every summer. Chaia almost two now has started lessons, a little young but she seems to be okay with it. Chaia likes blowing bubbles in the water with her mouth. Her favorite part about swim lessons is her towel, it has "Barbie" on it. Have we created a monster already?

The City (trip #2)

2008-07-31T14:06:00.000-07:00

Cape Cod

2008-07-30T14:23:00.001-07:00