Goofy Girl

Sometimes having a little girl with a goofy personality is fun, but sometimes it can be a tad embarrassing like when I have to run errands and go to basketball games and the school with her wearing these glasses.

A first...and probably the last

I have never heard the words "Mom, can I please go to bed," in all 11 years of being a mom until tonight. I was shocked. Owen uttered these words tonight as we were watching The Polar Express. (Davis heard me say ya, go brush your teeth, and he flipped out screaming because he thought I told Owen to go to bed and it wasn't bed time yet, he didn't understand what was going on either). Last night, Owen went on his first scout campout. He had a blast, and came home so excited. Snow and all they had a fun campout. Fun, but tiring apparently. I can't be too happy about Owen asking to go to bed though, because as I type this Ally is still going strong. I just can't win them all now can I!

Yes, that was me

If anyone was driving by Clinton Walmart this morning and saw a person walking around the parking lot with a basket full of groceries, yes, it was me and yes, I was lost. I totally spaced it and had no clue where my car was. How embarrassing! I paid, walked out and walked straight to my "normal" parking spot. I honestly thought about calling the cops. I probably looked so silly wondering around the parking lot with a loaded basket, but eventually I did find my car and got home safely. I'm such a dork!

Can't pass up a good deal

Yes, we had just made plans to go play at Get Air today, but Rachelle called me with another great deal, and I just didn't want to pass up a good deal. So after Get Air, we went to Classic Fun Center. And the kids continued their play with skating and laser tag, and bounce houses. I got the "cool mom of the weekend" award. My kids better remember this day when they are mad at me for making them do their homework, and reading next week!
Can you tell Owen and Ally were totally sick of me and my camera? It is the only picture of Davis though, I couldn't get the kid to stop for more then 2 seconds.

Got Air!

Owen was supposed to have a football game today, but with the winds and snow it was cancelled. Well, gosh we weren't just going to sit around without anything to do so we dcecided to cash in a coupon I had bought for Get Air in Roy. It's a gym that is all trampolines, and padded walls, and foam pits. Owen went to a birthday party there on Wednesday and has been begging to go back. It really is a fun place. Although I warn you, the foam pit is VERY hard to get out of. And sadly the place records people jumping in (I still think it's for the embarrassment factor, not the coolness factor of watching yourself do tricks). But it is delayed so I got to watch myself jump, as if that wasn't bad enough, I sat horrified as I watched myself try to pull out of the foam pit, and then adjust my underwear and clothes afterwards. Ya, that was awesome! But hey all in the name of fun with my kids. And it was fun jumping and playing with them!

My Bed

Ever since I had kids, my bed has never again been "my bed".

How do they do it?

This is my boys doing their homework. I think more football watching is going on than school work. It is a battle every single day. And I mean screaming and crying and yelling and just a plain out fight!! But, these are the grades they bring home. They aren't like me. I had to study (in quiet) for my good grades. They catch on so quick, and I am grateful they are such great students. I hope and pray this continues for many years to come. As long as they behave at school, I can handle the fights at home during homework time. (I always win!!)

Moms Day

We haven't had a day in a long time with no plans. There was no school, scouts, football, basketball, games or practice, the kids didn't have plans with friends, not even any homework. I decided it was my day. I just wanted a day to be with my kids and not rushing anywhere. We started it off with some Christmas music. That was my choice not theirs, what can I say the snow got me in the mood. Owen had his headphones on, and so did Ally, poor Davis had to deal with me cause his IPOD was dead. He was a good sport. We just ran some errands, nothing too exciting, but it was nice. We then met up with mom and Colin and Rachelle and her boys for some lunch. The kids had a little too much fun mixing drinks and getting Ally and Blake to eat limes and lemons. I guess that's what happens when you are the young ones. After lunch we went to the Kaysville theater to watch Smurfs. I haven't been to the Kaysville theater in years, but it was pretty much the same. You can't beat the price though, that is for sure. It was a good day. And now my kids are in bed...unaware of the time change. Is that mean of me? I put them to bed at normal time, then I hurry and change all the clocks and enjoy an extra hour of quiet to myself. It is only once a year, so it can't be too mean right.

First's

I needed to get an old photo posted because not much has happened yet, and I was itching to get a post in for November. It is the 4th already afterall. I found a "first Halloween" picture of my kids. Owens is really his second, but he was only 2 months and very sick on his first. He was much happier the next year. Davis is wearing the same costume that Owen wore though that first year. Funny because Davis was 8 months and Owen was 2 months old, but they wore the same costume. I guess I could've continued the tradition with Ally, but she needed pink. It is still a dog, but a girl dog!

Happy Halloween!!

Carvin' pumpkins

Last night Krissy and I brought the mess to Stewarts and carved pumpkins with the kids. And we even got dinner made for us. It was a win win. The mess was at someone elses house and we didn't have to make dinner. Thanks Sheila!!





Owen thought football was a better plan yesterday than hanging out with us. He spent the day up at Weber State watching all the Mini Bowl games. 12 hours of football is a little too much for some people, but not Owen. He had his own little pumpkin party this morning though.

Today was his chance

Last week, when Davis sprayed his hair pink, he was SO upset with me because I didn't let him go to school with pink hair the next day. Well, this week is Red Ribbon Week, and it just so happens that today was "crazy hair day". So yes, Davis got to go to school today with pink hair.

Take Ally to work day....BIG mistake!

Ally spent the day with her grandparents today. Dave picked her up from school, and Sheila brought her home later, but she had to go into work first. Sheila does alterations for a friends dress shop. Ally loves this store and going to work with Grammy. By time I got there to pick up Ally, she was completely undressed in the dressing room with a pile of dresses that she HAD to try on. She was in heaven and had a great time, but she was one sad little girl when we walked out (about an hour later) without a dress. Too bad she doesn't understand that if she is patient she will get one of these dresses for Christmas, Grammy can't say no like I can :)

Fall Carnival

Six months ago, we got an invitation to a family fall carnival. I put the invitation on my fridge and I've been asked when it was every day since. My kids were so excited that it worked out that we could come down for the weekend. They love any chance to get away and play. Dad and Dianne worked so hard for this weekend, thank you SO very much. Dianne has a way of making everything an event, and a grand one at that!! Thank you thank you!