Life of Insanity

Quick catch up!!

2010-09-30T20:56:00.005-06:00

Boy has life been busy and then when I do get a chance to quickly update I just seem overwhelmed at the amount of stuff that has happened. So here is a quick list of highlights of the past 5 months.
May-
Kaden had his first season of t-ball
School ended
June-
Swimming lessons
Playdates
Lots and lots of activities to keep kids busy
July-
Paul crashes my brothers Vespa and gets to ride in an ambulance. Thankfully only minor injuries but we are still trying to get money from the lady's insurance company to pay for all the medical bills.
Parker turned 1
Fireworks, parades, BBQs etc.
Ran a 10k
August-
Paul's family reunion
I ran my first 1/2 marathon
We celebrated our 6 year anniversary
I went to D.C. with my mom and no kids. Saw all the sights and was one of the 1/2 million people at the Restoring Honor rally
September-
Kaden and Tanner started preschool now my life is spent going back and forth from preschool since they are in different classes
Paul's birthday
Parker had tubes put in his ears after having 6 double ear infections in 5 months.

What we have been up to..

2010-04-21T15:22:00.007-06:00

Well when warm weather hits I always get motivated to get projects done around the house and to start exercising. Well exercising hasn't been going as well as I hope with sick kids and me being sick for a while but I have gotten lots of projects done around the house.
Logan and Parker's room

My bedroom

Easter wreath

My bathroom

Kaden and Tanner's bedroom- building wall

Kaden and Tanner's room- thank goodness for wall decals!!!

Kaden and Tanner's room- Glow in the dark bat signal

Easter

2010-04-05T15:03:00.000-06:00

Easter was full of Easter egg hunts and a special lesson about why we really celebrate Easter. I was surprised just how much Kaden knew about the Resurrection. We watched the Living Scripture movie called "He is Risen" and Kaden kept telling Tanner what was going to happen next. I am glad that my kids are learning the scripture stories thanks to their Primary and Nursery teachers. Well Saturday started out with a Easter egg hunt at the elementary school then up to Grandma's for an Easter party. We had yummy food and fun crafts and an Easter egg hunt in the dark with flashlights since there was 4 inches of snow in Grandma's backyard. Then Sunday we went to the other Grandma's for another Easter dinner and hunt. We did that one inside as well since the backyard was all wet and muddy. And as always the kids ended up with way too much candy. Their Grandparents sure do spoil them!!! Isn't that what Grandmas and Grandpas are for!!

Soccer

2010-03-27T14:55:00.000-06:00

Kaden has started up soccer again. He is on a different team this season, they moved him on a team with kids in our new neighborhood which is nice for him to get to know some kids that live close by. Kaden is doing great. His first game he scored 7 goals.

Logan's 2nd Birthday

2010-03-26T14:35:00.001-06:00

Logan turned 2. In some ways I can't believe he is 2 already and then when I looked at the way he talks and the thinks he does I can't believe that he is only 2!
Logan brings so much laughter in to our house. He is always saying and doing the funniest things. We are so blessed to have him be apart of our family. On his birthday he woke up to the house being decorated and his special 2 shirt for the day. He kept saying, "For Me?" like he wasn't sure that all of this was for him. We made him a motorcycle cake and went to the star place (Carl's Jr.) for dinner and playing then it was home for presents. He got a trampoline for his birthday. We have be thinking about getting the boys one for a long time but thought that it would be good to give it to Logan so that his brothers have to share it with him. We even make the boys ask Logan if they can jump on it. Logan loves his new power and finds joy in picking who gets to go on his trampoline and who can't.
He also got lots of motorcycle stuff which he loves. This boy is obsessed we can be driving down the street and he will hear one and look up and start looking for it. He even said that the only thing that he wanted for his birthday was a motorcycle. I hope that when he get older this motorcycle obsession dies down.

Simplot Games- Idaho

2010-02-20T14:22:00.000-07:00

In high school Paul and I went and ran at Simplot Games every year. We even would go up and help for several years after we graduated. Paul even proposed to me the morning we were leaving to go to Simplot and help coach. So we love the Simplot Games and will pretty much find any excuse to go. So my niece was running up there so that was a good enough excuse so we went. My mom was nice enough to take three of the boys for the weekend as well. Man, only having one kids to take care of is so much easier than four. I wish when I only had one a realized just how easy I had it.

It was so much fun to go up there and see high school kids from all over the country there. It is amazing how fast some of them are. We even go to see a couple a National records broken. Paul even ran in a coaches race; he placed 2nd in his age group but was much slower than he is used to. Maybe the 30 extra pounds and the not workout everyday had something to do with it. We had a blast and Parker loved all the attention that he got that weekend. The other boys had fun playing with Grandma, Grandpa and Uncle Dallas and of course getting spoiled rotten.

Logan

2010-02-12T17:28:00.002-07:00

I have been trying to ween Logan from naps because days that he takes one he will wake up several times during the night. We have tried to let him cry it out but without fail he cries and cries and then throws up and then at 2 in the morning I get to clean up puke. So today I didn't put him down for a nap and was doing some cleaning when I didn't hear him playing so I began searching the house for him and this is where I found him. Under his crib asleep!!!

Tanner turns 3!!!

2010-02-12T16:44:00.001-07:00

We always try to make birthdays extra special for our kids so when I found out that Tanner's birthday was on Super Bowl Sunday and the monthly birthday party with Paul's side of the family. I decided that Saturday the day before we would make his special day. I asked him what he wanted to do and he said have a Mario Party. So I started working on a Super Mario Brother's party. Well the party stores have nothing so I was going to have to get creative. Well I found a goldmine the best website for party ideas. www.coolpartyblog.com She had everything invitations, party decoration ideas and everything she even had all the templates for me to make your own. So with a couple ideas from her and some off my own I soon had a perfect party. Fortunately it didn't cost too much but because of the lack of availability off Mario Brothers stuff it took a lot of time and planning ahead to get what few things I could find from Hong Kong. What did we ever do before EBAY.

On Tanner's actual birthday we woke up and had Tanner's choice for breakfast. Donuts!! Then I worked on his birthday cake and wrapped his presents. We headed up to my mom's for lunch and presents from Grandma and Grandpa. Then it was time to go to Paul's parents house for dinner, Super Bowl, and more presents. So I think all in all he had a great birthday.

I wish Winter was over!!!

2010-02-12T16:32:00.002-07:00

The boys were going crazy so I decided that we would go and do something different to help the boys get some energy out. So we headed to Kangaroo Zoo. So the boys loved it. Logan especially loved it. At first he was scared and didn't want to do anything then after going down the slide a few times he was hooked/ So hooked that he had a absolute melt down when we had to go home.

My New Toy!!!

2010-01-12T16:42:00.003-07:00

I have been wanting a new camera for awhile. After a ton of looking and seeing just how much money was spent on Christmas Paul and I decide to buy a new camera. I love my new camera!!! It is so nice not to have a delay in taking pictures. I kept missing so many great pictures.

Catching up!!!

2010-01-12T16:17:00.003-07:00

Kaden and Tanner watching the Light Parade

Parker watching the parade!!!

Telling Santa that they each want and Ipod touch for Christmas!!!

Santa's reindeer... The boys were throwing a fit, one of those moments you are so glad that you made the effort to do something fun for them and they pout the whole time... Ahhh memories!!!

The lights at Thanksgiving Pointe

Christmas Eve watching Mickey's Christmas Carol!!

SANTA CAME!!!

Logan golfing, he kept picking up the everyones balls and putting them right by the hole so it would be easier. Thanks Logan!!

Tanner's hole in ONE!!!!

Kaden's cake... every year they ask for something more and more complex. I don't want to know what they will look like when they are teenagers.

Thanksgiving, Christmas, Kaden's birthday, New Year's.... and everything else since!!

2010-01-12T15:47:00.002-07:00

Well man after Logan was in the hospital we spent the next several weeks with all of our kids taking turns getting sick. And I mean sick... Kaden was just absolutely miserable. SO after many doctors appointments and we all started to feel better the beginning of December. Thanksgiving was pretty busy going between houses and taking care of sick kids, trying to find the balance between seeing family that was in town and staying home to get better. The boys were starting to feel okay so my mom offered to watch the kids while Paul and I did some day after Thanksgiving shopping and every year I wonder why I go but it helps save money so I guess I be going again next year.
So once Thanksgiving was done we hit Christmas in full swing. We started with the Bountiful Light Parade which the boys always love. The next day we went and saw Santa and the boys told Santa what they wanted. Then we started with all the Christmas parties: Paul's work, both my Grandpa's, my Mom's party and Paul's moms grand kids party. I was hoping sometime in there to squeeze in Temple Square but it was way to cold to take the boys out in so we did Thanksgiving Pointe lights where you drive through and then saw Santa's reindeer. Christmas Eve we went to Paul's mom's house for dinner then home for Christmas movies and the boys to exchange gifts and a present from mom and dad. Christmas morning was great. The boys were excited and were starting to full understand Santa each year it gets more and more fun. They opened presents and played with presents for awhile and then off to visit Grandma and Grandpa.
Just when I felt like I could breath from Christmas; it was time to get ready for Kaden's birthday. Paul had the day off of work so we started the day with a special breakfast and went mini golfing and to lunch. Tanner got a hole in one while golfing and was so excited. Then is was home to get ready for the party that night. Bowling with some friends. The boys had fun but we had a little scare when my friends little girl got her hand caught in the ball return. Thankfully her hand was okay. We came home for pizza and presents. (WAY TOO MANY PRESENTS)
New Year's was spent at my brother's house which was fun we had games, wii, bounce house it kept us busy and same with the boys, who all managed to stay awake until midnight.
Since New Year's I have been trying to caught up from all the neglected house work and projects. Paul started work on our basement hopefully by next year it will be done or at least pretty close.

Logan's ride in an....

2009-11-19T03:42:00.006-07:00

AMBULANCE!!!!! So Tuesday at about 2:00 am Logan woke up with a slight fever and sounded a little croupy we gave him some medicine and we went back to sleep. The next morning he woke up an was feeling fine no fever still a little bit of a cough but was up and running around. So I decided that I would still go shopping with my mom as planned. So we went shopping and as we were buying the few things that we found Logan got really upset. I figured he probably was just get tired and hungry. So we finished up and headed to get some lunch. At lunch I ordered Logan's favorite, chicken and fries but he just picked at it. Then I felt his head and he had a fever again. So we finished lunch and headed home. On the way home I called the doctor and asked some questions wondering if maybe he had caught the stupid swine flu. He told me some things to do and I went home and put him to bed. That night we kept medicine in him to keep his fever down but he still didn't sleep much. The next morning he still had a little bit of a fever but was once again running around playing so I quickly took the boys to the store to get some groceries and came home and tried to get Logan to eat and take a nap. Neither happened. He just kept coming up to me and saying momma hurt!!! It was just heart breaking and then to listen to him breathing has sad to. I laid him down and turned on a show and tried to get somethings done around the house. Logan still wasn't doing well so I put the boys in the car and decided to drive around and see if I could get Logan to fall asleep. But while driving around I just kept feeling like I needed to get him to the doctor. So I called Paul sister and dropped the other boys off and headed to Instacare. I called Paul on the way and told him what was going on. I walked into Instacare and signed him in and was immediately take back by two nurse and before I even sat down had three more doctors and nurse there to help. He was immediately given some epinephrine to help open his airway. They told me that we were going to have to stay for 3 hours to watch and if it got worse again that they would have to send us to the hospital. Immediately he started getting better I asked the nurse if we could give him some medicine to help keep on top of his fever we tried giving him some and he just threw it up the nurse then took his tempature just to see who much we needed to make him have some medicine and it was 104.4. To the instantly got him some more then his breathing started to get worse again. Paul went and got the doctor and she came and listened and said that he needed to go to the hospital and that because it was respatory issues he had to go by ambulance. I was handling the news okay until two things happened the paramedics showed up and brought the stretcher and Logan said he wanted his daddy and that meant I was going to have to follow in the car. Along the way I got seperated from the ambulance and came running into the ER trying to find where they took Logan. I finally found him and felt a little better. After tons a medication and he breathing was getting better, his fever was coming down, but we were going to have to spend the night to make sure that his breathing didn't get worse again. So here I am at 4:00 am sitting in the hospital room updating my blog. Hopefully we get to go home soon.

Neighborhood explosion

2009-11-19T03:12:00.002-07:00

November 4th at 9:13 I had just loaded my kids in the car to go run some errands and put the garage door up when all of the sudden I heard this loud noise and felt my car moving. My first thought was that my garage door had just fallen on my car. I looked up and nope it was still on the tracks then I wondered if I had hit something but didn't remember taking the car out of park yet I looked down and sure enough it was still in park. So I jumped out of the car to go look around outside and that is when I saw the flame reach higher than the tallest smoke stack at the refinery by my house. My first thought was I hope everyone at the refinery is okay then it was to get the heck out of there before anything else went wrong. As I was pulling out of the neighborhood I called Paul and said the refinery just exploded we are okay but I am getting out of here. Then instantly I thought of my friend who lives down the street and knew that with how big the explosion was something had to be wrong at her house and hoped that no one was hurt. When I called her husband answered and said we are okay but we can't talk now. I quickly said do you need any help? but he had already hung up. So off to my mom's house to be away from the refinery but somewhere were I could watch the news and see if I needed to hurry home and get somethings out of my house. As I am watching the news and they were talking about how house were destroyed but so far no one was hurt and the fire was out; I quickly loaded my kids back into the car and back home to see what damage had occurred. My brother Dallas came with me and we made the kids stay in the car as we looked to make sure there wasn't any broken glass or worse. Everything was fine so we then headed down to my friend Kristi's to see what help she needed. Nothing could have prepared me for what I saw. Her house was practically destroyed. Tons of broken windows, ever wall had at least a 4 foot crack in it. Doors that were broken because they were blow in the opposite direction that they opened and the wall in her garage was leaning to were there was a several inch gap were you could look up and see the sky. The roof had literally been blown off her house, sifted, and then came back down. Kristi was doing ok and really was just waiting to find out if she was needed to leave her house or what was going to happen with her and her family. There has been lots of damage to houses in my neighborhood and we still have people that like to drive through and see the damage. I have learned lots of things. One my house is just a house and my stuff is just stuff, people are more important. I love my neighborhood I love the people and how they pull together to help each other out and I love how quiet it is. Not a ton of traffic, usually just the sound of kids playing outside. I am really glad that we picked the house that we did.

Halloween

2009-11-19T03:01:00.002-07:00

The boys had a great Halloween. We started of with doing a quick little trunk-or-treat up at the high school. It was a great little warm up for the boys to remember or in Logan's case really learn was trick-or-treating is about. Then Friday afternoon we went to Paul's work to do some trick-or-treating; the boys always love going to Paul's work and Paul likes showing of his boys. On actual Halloween it was up to my mom's for a party with all the cousins. My mom always does some fun games, has "scary" food and lots of treats for the kids. Then is was home for a little nap and then off to Paul's parents to show them the boys in their costumes and then a little bit of trick-or-treating. We didn't do that much trick-or-treating since they got so much at Paul's work so we went home and had the boys help pass out the candy to the kids and I think that was the favorite thing of the night. While passing out the candy we watched Halloween movies and ate Jack-o-lantern pizza. All in all it was a great Halloween and I think that from now on we are just going to do a little trick-or-treating and then stay home and watch movies.

Elephant Parade and Circus

2009-09-29T15:42:00.004-06:00

Kaden thought it was funny that the elephants held each others tails!!!

Logan's favorite part!! "bike vroom vroom"

Last Thursday was the elephant parade for the start of the circus. So we picked Kaden up from preschool and rushed down to the Gateway to see the parade. It was better this year than last and the boys got excited for going to the circus on Friday!!!
On Friday we went early to the circus to go and she the animals before and to go down on the floor and talk to the clowns and performers and even see them up close. Kaden just absolutely loved this clown that had a British accent and kept losing his hat. Logan got scared when one of the Tiger roared and him. Tanner loved the elephant and mini horses.
Paul's parents got a suite to watch the circus for the whole family which was really nice. The boys could move around and got to the bathroom when needed. They loved it especially Logan. He was cheering and clapping through the whole thing. I am glad that we went. Thanks Bonnie and Dennis for the tickets!!!

Paul's birthday!!

2009-09-29T15:35:00.003-06:00

Now Paul thought that I was crazy for making such a big deal about his birthday but his boys had a blast doing all the stuff for his birthday. If we went to Wal-mart and they each picked out a present for him. I was surprised how much thought that they put it. Kaden got him a Dr Pepper, Tanner bought him some candy that Paul likes. I bought him a motorcycle yep I bought him a Hondo CBR 600F (aka bullet bike) Now before you guys think that I have finally gone crazy it was a toy!!! He keeps bugging me to get a motorcycle so I bought him one!!! Then we made him a cake and we had to make a Horton the elephant one because that is what he told the boys he wanted. We decorated the house and made him dinner. I hope he had a good birthday if not the boys certianly had fun celebrating it!!!

Parker's blessing

2009-09-29T15:19:00.003-06:00

Parker was blessed on the 13th of September. And boy was that a projected to get ready for. It was somewhat nice because it forced me to get projects done around the house but it was a couple stressful weeks to get already!!! It went great and lots of people came. Some weren't able to be there and were missed.
I actually had a really neat experence in getting ready. I had the thought that I needed to do something in my house because my Grandma Norma would notice. Then I remember that she wouldn't be there since she pasted away almost 18 months ago. The night before the blessing I had the most vivid dream, it actually took me awhile after waking up to realize it didn't actually happen. I dreamt that my and Parker arrived at church early for his blessing while Paul stayed home and finished getting everyone ready. When I walking into the chapel there was my Grandma sitting on the back row with a black and white pleated skirt and her layers of costume jewelry necklaces and her "bling" all over her fingers. I said to her that I didn't think that she was going to be there. She then said, "I wouldn't miss this!!!" Then I continued to have a wonderful conversation with my Grandma the details I can't remember but walked away with the feeling that she had never left and was still with us. SO I KNOW THAT SHE WAS THERE WITH US AND WOULDN'T MISS THAT IMPORTANT DAY!!!

How do you stop kids from growing up so fast?

2009-09-08T17:42:00.002-06:00

I need to figure out a way to slow my children's growing up!!! This last few weeks it seems my kids have grown way too quickly. Kaden started soccer and is doing great and loving it. Especially that Daddy pays him a dollar for every goal. Needless to say we are going broke from this deal. Tanner decided that he wanted to go potty and wear underwear and has basically potty trained himself. Logan is now old enough for nursery. Parker is "talking" and smiling and interacting more and more each day. Kaden also started preschool which was probably harder for mom than for him. I am not ready for them to grow up but whether I am ready or not they are!!!

Five years

2009-08-20T14:27:00.003-06:00

As our anniversary was approaching I kept thinking back to all that has happened in the last five years. We have had 4 boys, gotten 3 college degrees, bought 2 homes, had 4 different cars, I stopped working to stay home, Paul got a new job and has gotten several promotions. The last 5 years haven't gone as we had planned but there is no one else that I would want to share this crazy roller coaster ride with.
Paul is an amazing husband and father. I love that he looks forward to coming home and playing with his boys and wants to do everything he can with them. I love how hard Paul works and that he also wants me to be home with the kids and is willing to make the sacrifices that come with that. I love that he still wants to hold my hand and cuddle when we watch TV.
I hope that the next 5 years are just as great as the first. I LOVE YOU PAUL!!

What a busy two months!!!

2009-07-07T21:51:00.005-06:00

Man it is amazing how two months have gone by and I have been way too busy to post anything.
May 10-23
Went to California to help my mom watch my two nephews while their parents went to Italy. Taking care of 5 boys under the age of five was quite an experience. The boys had a ton of fun and we did lots of fun things while Paul came for a few days. We went on a boat ride out on the ocean, went to the zoo, went to the children's museum, and we also spent an afternoon at the beach.
May 24-June 18
We got home and got straight to packing up the house and get ready to move. And of course everything could go as planned and 8 days before we were to close a problem came up with the appraisal on the house that we were buying and we were not sure that we were going to have a place to live. Luckily everything worked out and we even go the house a little bit cheaper than we had planned on which is always a plus.
June 18
We closed on the sale of our house and the purchase of our new house.
June 18-22
We moved out of our old house and then we were homeless for a few days. Thankfully we were able to crash at my parent's and leave all our belonging in the moving van over the weekend and go the keys to our new house Sunday night. So we rushed over to the house and cleaned carpets so that they would be dry and we could move in the next morning.
June 22-July 2
UNPACKING UNPACKING UNPACKING oh and I helped my mom throw a baby shower amongst the unpacking.
July 3
We went up to my parent's house and had a mini family reunion BBQ and then watched the fireworks. I love that my parent's live so close that we don't have to fight the crowds.
July 4-5
We went over to Paul's parents for a BBQ and then a home firework show which always is interesting to see what stupid things the guys are going to try this year. We got home from watching the fireworks and I decided to take a bath and just didn't feel very well. Then at three in the morning I decided that I was in labor and we called my mom and dad and they came down to stay with the other kids and Paul and I went to the hospital and at 7:08 that morning Parker was born.

Changes in our family!!

2009-05-05T08:45:00.002-06:00

Well I think that we have finally sold our house, unless something goes wrong and the deal falls through again but we are hoping that that isn't the case. I spent a whole week looking at house I probably looked at 30 house and we found one that has almost everything that me and Paul wanted in a house and it isn't that far away from where we are now. Nope we are probably moving 2 or 3 miles away. We will be moving the weekend of June 20th so that will make it exciting by moving 3 weeks before my due date and since I typically go early I will have about 1-2 weeks to get the house put together as much as possible so we can bring baby home. Why do I do things that only cause me more stress. My poor boys are going to be hit with moving and a new baby all in one good thing they are young and are more resilient.

Logan is ONE!!!

2009-03-26T16:04:00.002-06:00

Today is Logan's first birthday. I can't believe that he is one already. But in many ways he thinks he is older than that. He loves to follow his brother;s around and try to do everything that they do. He is talking more and more. He's favorite thing to say is play. He goes to the back door and points outside and says play play!!! If only the snow would go away so he could go and play.
Logan had the privilege of being born on his Great Grandma Norma's birthday and she was so thrilled that he was. I told her that she had everything and I could figure out what to give her for her birthday so I decided to have Logan for her present. Sadly a month later she passed away and we all miss her very much. But at her funeral I had tons of people come up and ask if Logan was the grandson that was born on her birthday and how she just talked and talked about him and how proud she was that she could share her birthday with him.

WHAT ELSE COULD GO WRONG!!

2009-03-04T14:39:00.002-07:00

I guess that we got to greedy and happy about all the things that were happening in our lives that God decided to humble us a bit. It all started with a phone call from our agent that told us that the people that were going to buy our house could no longer buy it because he was laid off. THat then meant we had to call the people whose house we put an offer in on and tell them we couldn't buy it.
Then Tanner got sick with an ear infection that they can't get to go away and they just keep putting him on stronger and more expensive antibotics, then while taking care of him and trying to sell the house I get the stomach flu and get so dehydrated that I have to go get an IV and make sure everything is ok with the baby. Then Kaden and Logan get sick while I am still trying to recover. Then our car fails its safety inspection and we have to get a new windshield.
I do understand that things could be a whole lot worse and that we have a ton to be grateful for my husband has a job and my kids are relatively health and happy but it just amazing how everything is falling into place and going great and then bam the rug is pulled out from under you.

IT'S ANOTHER BOY!!!

2009-02-17T17:31:00.001-07:00

Yep today I went in for my ultrasound and found out that I am having another boy. So I guess that I now need to come to grips with the idea that I will never have a little girl. So I guess Paul got his way and will have his own 4x400 meter relay team.

Busy few weeks

2009-02-10T12:38:00.003-07:00

Well lets see I have got lots to blog about. First is that the kids were so excited that the weather was nice for a little while and there was no snow in the backyard that we went outside to play. It is not suppose to be like this the end of January and first part of February but I have enjoyed it.

Then for Tanner's birthday we took Kaden and Tanner to see Playhouse Disney live on stage. They loved it and got to see all their favorite characters (mickey, goofy, handy manny, tigger, and rocket from little einsteins) We had Paul's mom watch Logan and Paul and I took Kaden and Tanner. It was nice to get some more personal time with Tanner you see a whole different side when he gets a little more attention. He is a really funny goofy kid that makes me laugh.
Then I have been working on getting our house ready to put in the market and we have officially put our house up for sale. Hopefully it won't take too long to sell because selling a house is not fun. But we just feel that it is time to move and get a bigger house for our boys to have more room to play and be boys.

On Saturday was Tanner's 2nd birthday. We started the day with having to get the house ready for someone to come look at it. So we went up to Layton to get Krispy Kreme donuts for breakfast. Then we went to a friend's birthday party and they loved it the loved sliding down all the slides and bouncing on all the bounce houses. We left the party to go home and have the boys take nap but were once again kicked out of our house for someone to come look at it. So we let the boys sleep in the car and Paul and I just drove around and looked at house for sale none of which we can afford man some of them were huge!!! Then off to dinner at Buca Di Peppo. The food as pretty good but the best part of the night was when they sang to Tanner he just stood there and smiled and wasn't sure of what to do with all the attention on him. It was cute I will have to get picture of him from my dad. Then home for presents.

Pictures

2009-01-16T14:44:00.001-07:00

Sorry about the sideways pictures I keep telling my computer to rotate them but they keep coming up wrong. Hopefully I can figure out the problem or maybe Paul can.

Kaden's birthday

2009-01-16T14:30:00.003-07:00

I feel bad that Kaden has a birthday right after Christmas when we are all tired of parties and get togethers. But I always try to make a big deal about his birthday. So this year Paul stayed home from work and we kept busy. We started the day with Kaden picking what he wanted for breakfast and he request his usual from Paul and omelet with cheese and bacon. Then we got ready and went to lunch and McDonald's and got lunch and let the kids play in the play area. Then we took Kaden and Tanner ice skating, they didn't like it at first but when Paul and I were tired and ready to go they didn't want to. After that it was home for a nap while I got ready for Chuck E Cheese. We took Kaden to Chuck E Cheese and had my parents and Paul's parents come too. So we had pizza and played games and got a ton of tickets. It was chaos at Chuck E Cheese but the boys had fun. Kaden's favorite was his bumble transformer birthday cake. He was so exicited to have a transformer birthday cake.

Christmas

2009-01-16T14:16:00.004-07:00

okay I know it is a little late to be posting on Christmas but I am just finally getting to it. This was the first Christmas morning that we spent at home. It was fun to just have my kids and all the attention on them Paul's parents and my parents came down to watch to. Kaden is starting to get the idea of Christmas and Santa coming and Tanner knows who Santa is but that is about it. So each year Christmas gets more and more fun at our house. The kids were spoiled and I even got surprised by a few things from Santa. Then off to visit Grandparents and cousins and all the jazz. We kept busy and by the end of the day we were ready for a good night sleep.

MESSY HOUSE

2008-12-16T10:38:00.004-07:00

okay this is proof for everyone out there that thinks that I always have it togheter and that my house is always clean. This is what my house has looked like for about 2 weeks now!!! These pictures don't really do it justice but today in catching up I ran my dishwasher four times and did about 13 loads of laundry all of which are unfolded and thrown on my bed. I guess I am sleeping on the floor tonight!

WALKING!!

2008-12-16T10:16:00.003-07:00

I know it is crazy he is only 8 months old and he is walking now. It isn't all the time but he has walked across the room and will walk without being bribed. It is crazy that my kids walk so early. But nice since they are all so close together.

The Gaerte 4x400

2008-12-01T16:54:00.003-07:00

Okay so Paul and I would joke that since we had our first three kids so close together that we might as well hurry up and have the forth so we could have one in 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grades at the same time so "when" they run track we could have our own relay team of Gaerte boys. Little did we know that as we joked about that that was what was really in store for us. Yep I am pregnant AGAIN!!! I am due July 13th! Which will make it four kids under the age of four. And yes I am crazy!!! And let's face it, it is probably another boy! I went to the doctor had had a ultrasound I saw the heartbeat and everything looks great.

Thanksgiving

2008-12-01T16:48:00.004-07:00

Holidays are always busy days for us, one of the curses of having so much family so close. We use to do two Thanksgiving dinner but we decided that that is just crazy so we alternate which family's house we eat at each year but still visit each family during the day. It makes for a long day but we have a lot of fun. My family has a tradition of playing white elephant bingo each year which is fun to play and see the kids get excited when they get a bingo or when all the presents are gone and they get to start stealing from people. It always fun to see the sometimes great but quite often horrible white elephant that everyone seems to fight over.

Kangaroo Zoo

2008-12-01T16:43:00.004-07:00

My brother was in town for Thanksgiving so this last week we spent a lot of time up at my mom's playing with cousins. On Wednesday my mom wanted people out of the house so she could get ready for the big feast the next day so we all went to Kangaroo Zoo. My kids had never been and surprisingly enough Tanner was scared of all the bouncy things. Tanner wouldn't go on any of them without me, Dallas or Grandpa. But after a while he warmed up to them and I couldn't get them out of the place. It is definitely a place to go again maybe on a cold day when kids are driving me crazy.

Neglected?

2008-11-19T12:46:00.003-07:00

Does it mean that your middle child is feeling neglected when he climbs up into the highchair and starts acting like a baby? Tanner did just that the other day. Normally he hates it when you call him a baby but the other day he loved the attention he got when he started acting like a baby and I called him Baby Tanner.

Halloween

2008-11-18T13:00:00.005-07:00

CYCLOPS

WOLVERINE

THE BEAST

I know it is about time that I posted this but I have been waiting to get a picture of all of us together from Paul's work. We decided to have a family theme of costumes so we all were X-men. Paul was Professor X, I was Storm, Kaden was Cyclops, Tanner was the Beast and Logan was Wolverine. Halloween was lots of fun with trick-or-treating at Paul's work and then visiting the Grandparents which left the kids with plenty of candy.

A trip to the ER

2008-10-21T09:37:00.004-06:00

Sunday night we had just got Logan and Tanner to sleep and Kaden was almost asleep when we hear this big thud. We went running in Tanner's room to find that he had fall off his bed and hit the ladder to the bunk beds. Paul picked him up and rubbed his head and felt a racquetball sized bump on his head that was bleeding so we decided that we better take him in. As we loaded the other kids up in the car Tanner started throwing up which only got me more worried that he had a concussion. So Paul called his parent's and asked them to meet us at the hospital. We were lucky that the ER was not busy at all and they got to us really quickly. Tanner was fine and they didn't think that he had a concussion but told us to treat it like it was just to be safe so we got a night of waking him up every two hours. But he is fine he just doesn't want to lay down to get his diaper changed because it hurts his head.

Lazy Sunday

2008-10-21T09:34:00.004-06:00

Sunday we decided to stay home from church. Kaden and Tanner both had really bad coughs and I was not feeling well so we decided to be lazy and just bum around the house. So we watched some cartoon and then we built a fort and the boys played in it. It was nice to have a day to be lazy and just play with the kids and not worry about laundry and errands and all that junk.

Pictures and Pumpkins

2008-10-21T09:26:00.004-06:00

I decided that the kids needed new pictures taken off them since Kaden and Tanner's were over a year old and Logan's was right after he was born so we got up and got ready for pictures. I kept preparing Kaden hoping that if he knew and got excited that Tanner would follow along. NOPE!!! Kaden and Tanner wanted nothing of the fact. Logan loved having his picture taken after we had four of us in there trying to do whatever we could we finally got some go pictures. I think the cutest ones are of them pouting.
Later that afternoon we went up to a pumpkin patch for the kids to pick out pumpkins. I tell the boys that they can pick one but they have to be able to pick it up themselves that way I don't get stuck by a huge pumpkin that will cost me a small fortune. They had a water tower there that Kaden thought looked that a giant soccer ball and said he wanted his pumpkin from by the big soccer ball. So we walked to the other side of the field to get his pumpkin. They had fun and we got pumpkins now we just need to decorate them.

COOKIES

2008-10-21T09:21:00.004-06:00

The boys kept asking for cookies all day so I decided that we would decorate some pumpklin sugar cookies. So I found whatever I had around the house to decorate with and made some cookies and let them go. Tanner decided that he would much rather just eat the candy then put it on a cookie. Kaden ate some candy put wanted to do the sprinkles by himself so we got a few cookies with a large amount of sprinkles and Haley try to get as many m&m's as she could on a cookie and got mad when most of them fell off.

Roasting Marshmallows

2008-10-21T09:16:00.004-06:00

Sunday after conference we were bored of being home all day watching TV so we decided that we would go up to my parent's house and roast marshmallows in their fire pit. the kids enjoyed it for about 10 minutes then they wanted Grandpa to take them inside to watch Buzz Lightyear. Maybe next time will go better now that they have experienced it once before. I am definitely glad that we didn't go up the canyon and haul all the stuff for it to last 10 minutes.

What goes on in Tanner's head?

2008-10-21T09:11:00.003-06:00

I have had many moments with Tanner that I watch what he is doing and just wish that I could know what on earth is going through his head. When we were at Paul's parents house for conference I had another one of those moments. He was playing with a toy motorcycle when we looked over and he was straddling it and walking on this knees saying vroom vroom. It was so cute and funny.

Elephant Parade

2008-10-21T09:08:00.004-06:00

Kaden's first kiss

The day after we got home from Disneyland was the day of the elephant parade because of the circus opening. Tanner loves elephants so I decided to take the kids. Paul came over from his office to watch with the kids. The kids loved seeing the elephants but most of all Kaden loved getting a kiss from his girlfriend Haley.

Peanut Allergy

2008-10-20T16:55:00.004-06:00

So the day we got home from Disneyland Paul had a soccer game that he insisted that he go to so I decided that I would take the kids and let them run around and get some energy out from sitting in the car. So I quickly unpacked and started some laundry and off to the game we went. Well about 20 minutes into the game Kaden started complaining that his stomach hurt. Well right after he said that he then threw up all over me so I quickly cleaned it up and we headed home and told Paul to get a ride home. Well come to find out he had eaten some peanut butter crackers and that is what had made him sick. I was scared that he got something with peanuts but glad to know that his reaction is severe enough to result in a trip to the ER. That night Kaden slept in my room and I kept waking up every hour to check on him.

MY VACATION

2008-09-30T10:01:00.005-06:00

Well it started out with getting up and 5 am and driving to California. We made a couple of stops for gas and food. We stopped at In-N-Out Burger for lunch and I forgot that whenever me and my three kids walk in everyone stares, here in Utah it is a little more common to see families with several small kids but the whole restaurant stared and talked about us as we sat and ate. But we made it there about 4 pm where we checked into the hotel we got a Kids Suite which was great. It had one room with two queen beds and then a second room with bunk beds and a pull out couch. The first night we just ordered pizza and then went swimming in the pool and I loved the fact that it had a kiddie pool so my kids could play and run around themselves. That helped to get some energy out from sitting in a car.

The next morning was Disneyland. We did all sorts of rides. It was great because there were tons of rides that we all could do even Logan. If I put him in my snugli then Logan and I only counted as one person then Paul could take one of the other boys and I could take the other. The kids especially loved the Buzz Lightyear ride and Pirates of the Caribbean ride (Kaden was scared at first but then he warmed up to it. So after a day of rides and more rides we ate dinner at The Orleans Restaurant in Disneyland which was okay. Then after dinner it was off to save a spot for the parade. The parade was good but it had alot of the older Disney movies in it that me Boys don't know that well but they still enjoyed it. And that was our night it was back to the hotel and we put on a movie for the boys in there room and they were out.

The next morning we did California Adventure which was fun but doesn't have nearly as many rides for the boys but they did love the new Toy Story Mania. WE first waited in line and when we were almost to the front the ride broke down so we had to go another time. Bu I think by the end of the day we went on it 6 or 7 times. The boys also love the Mickey Mouse clubhouse live on stage show. I really liked the Soarin over California ride probably the closest thing to hang gliding I will ever get. Then we did the parade at California Adventure it was full of all the more recent movies and the boys loved it. After we were done with all the ride and the parade we went and did some shopping and got some souvenirs. We got each of the boys Mickey Mouse ears with their names on the back and my niece a birthday presents and Kaden and Tanner got a transforming Buzz Lightyear. We headed back to the car and up to Ventura to my brother's house which is about 2 hours away. The boys slept most of the way there. But when we got there Kaden woke up and was just crying well it turns out he had a temperature of 103 probably from heat exhaustion but we finally got he back to sleep and he woke up the next morning just fine.
Saturday we did really do much we slept in and played around my brother's house and took the kids to the park. We also went to the Teva outlet were we got shoes for me, Paul, and all the boys. Then we had my Great Uncle and his wife over for dinner it was nice to see them I don' get to see them that often.

Sunday we got up and got ready for church but on the way to church we lost my sister-in-law and had no clue where the church was we drove around for a while trying to find it but no luck so we went back to their house but it was completely locked. So we decided to go to the near by outlets. So we did a little shopping but found nothing. Then we headed back to my brother's house for lunch and for the kids to take a little nap. After they woke up we went to the beach the kids had a lot of fun playing on the playground, trying to out run the waves and walking on the pier.
Then back to my brother's house for all the kids to play.
Monday morning we left California and made a few stops at produce stands and then we stopped in Vegas and stayed a hotel just off the strip called Sam's Town not bad especially since the room was only 25 dollars. Paul and I did a little gambling and broke even and figured we better stop. Then we took the kids to M&M world on the strip. Then to bed to get up in the morning and drive the rest of the way home.
The boys did pretty good in the car the last two hours were a little rough but we survived.

4 year Anniversary

2008-08-21T16:20:00.003-06:00

Yesturday Paul and I celebrated our 4 year anniversary. It was wierd to think that it had been only four years with all that we have done. I finished a college degree and he finished two degrees. We have bought a house and had three children. Paul got a new job and I stopped working. All that in only four years and little did we know what we were in for when this all started.
We had fun we went to my favorite resturaunt, Ruth Chris Steakhouse and I had the best steak and choclate dessert in the world. Their steaks are amazing. Then after that we spent the night at a bed and breakfast while the three boys stayed at Paul's sister' house. We slept in and had breakfast then home to get the boys and Paul went to work. I missed the boy but it was a nice break.

A bit of History and some fun

2008-08-21T16:00:00.003-06:00

Last weekend Paul had Friday off so we went to the State Capital and saw an original copy of the Declaration of Independence. Kaden kept asking what we were looking at and Paul responded that we were looking at a very important piece of paper. So Kaden kept telling everyone that we went and looked at a piece of paper. Then that night we went to a reception for one of Paul's mission companions then home to watch the Olympics. Kaden was excited to see Bershawn Jackson run hurdles since Paul has taught him that Kaden's other name is Bershawn. And he now wants to run hurdles just like Bershawn. Then on Saturday we had Paul's grandpa's 90th birthday party and then that night we went to a movie at Hatch Park. It was Muppet's Treasure Island and the kids had a blast.

A way too busy 24th of July week

2008-07-31T10:00:00.005-06:00

Our 24th celebrating started on the 23rd. First that day I took the boys to the free movie at the movie theater which was Aladdin I thought they would enjoy it after that we raced home for the boys to take a short nap while I got ready to go to the parade. Paul's family always goes and saves spots right at the beginning by the announcing tower because before the parade starts the give away lots of free stuff and get the most candy because it is the beginning. So we went to that and the kids had a blast. I left the kids there with Paul's sister and went and meet Paul to go to the Deseret News Marathon VIP dinner me and Paul have been helping out at since before we were married. Paul got the volunteer of the year award we ate good food and got to listen to Peter Breinholt perform. Then once that was done we raced back home to watch the fireworks and get our kids from Paul's sister. The next day Paul helped out at the race in the morning while I stayed home with the kids and got ready for that afternoon/evening were we went to Paul's parents house for swimming, BBQ and fireworks. The little kids and big kids (AKA men) had fun Paul and his brothers every year make a sparkler firework and each year it get bigger and bigger this year it was almost 3000 sparklers. Firday was back to work and we needed a break so we didn't do much, then Saturday we went up to the outlets in Park City and bought clothes for the boys for next summer since tons of clothes were on clearnace we got Children's Place polo shirts for $2 then for lunch we went to on of my favorite resturaunts Baja Cantina. Then we got home and my mom invited us up for dinner and fireworks so we went and did that Kaden and Tanner got their first experience with Pops and they learned that it is fun to throw them at people thanks to Paul and Uncle Dallas. But they had lots of fun. Kaden and Tanner watching the parade Logan first time swimming Kaden and Tanner enjoying pops

SPARKLERS

A trip to the zoo

2008-07-31T09:50:00.003-06:00

A couple weeks ago my friend Kristi invited us to go to the zoo with her. My boys hadn't been to the zoo yet this summer because I was a little leary of taking the three of them to the zoo by myself. SO since Kristi invited us I decided to be daring and see how they woud do. They did great! They loved seeing all the animals especially the elephant. Tanner loves elephant he sleeps with a stuffed one every night. Kaden was super cute in that he was putting the moves on Kristi little girl we were watching the zebras and I look over and he has his arm around her. Unfortunately he stoppped before I could get the camera out for a picture.

Tanner point and yelling because he saw an elephant!

Kaden and his new girlfriend or al least the girl he was trying to make his girlfriend

The rhino was sooo close to the glass, I wonder if they could break it if you got them mad enough!

4th of July weekend

2008-07-07T20:49:00.006-06:00

Kaden enjoying sparklers for the first time

Logan's first 4th of July and he slept through the firework show.

The firework view from my parents' house.

This shirt just totally fit Tanner so I had to get it!

Man what a busy weekend. We started with a BBQ at my mom's house and then we watch the fireworks from the golf course, my parents live like 1/2 a mile from the golf course so the view is great and then you don't have to fight the crowds. Then on Friday Paul and I went to Stadium of Fire. That was great Blue man group was cool Miley Cryus wasn't that exciting but the fireworks were amazing. But we didn't get home until 1:30 because of traffic. Then Saturday we went to Paul's brothers house for a BBQ and the kids played in the water which tired them out and they slept great that night which helped to catch up on some much needed sleep. But all in all it was a great weekend.

ICE CREAM

2008-06-27T13:37:00.002-06:00

Nothing is better than a hot summer day and a good chocolate ice cream cone. The other day I decided to treat the boys with an ice cream cone so we went outside to eat them and this is what they ended up looking like!

LIBERTY PARK

2008-06-27T13:29:00.002-06:00

Last week my mom, Paul and I took the kids to Liberty park. It had been such a long time since I had been there. The kids had a blast riding the rides and playing in the water. They have a small water fountain that they made for the special Olympics and is great for small kids. But I think the best part is the fact that I actually found something that Tanner is scared of. He normally has no fear and will try anything twice but we took him on the Ferris wheel and he freaked out he hated it and was absolutely terrified. I will have to get pictures of his ferris wheel ride from my mom.

We love Dad!

2008-06-05T22:29:00.003-06:00

You know we can always find things to complain about that our husbands do or don't do but it isn't often enough that we thank them for all they do. This past week Paul has been out of town for work and I have been home with the three kids. When he first told me I thought it wouldn't be that bad but with him being gone I realize just how much I need him around and just how much he does. I don't know what I woud do with out him. He is an amazing husband and father. He loves his kids and loves playing with them and watching them grow. He is the one that you will always catch cuddling one of the boys in the middle of the night when they wake up and need help getting back to sleep. And I know no matter what I do he will always support me and will always do what every is needed to make my wishes or wants fulfilled before his. Everytime that I have been pregnant I have never worried about telling him and how he would react I have always know that he would do whatever it took to make it work. I am especially grateful that he works so hard so that I cam be home with our kids. Thanks for all your do Paul! I LOVE YOU!

Soccer and Mud

2008-05-21T08:35:00.004-06:00

WE found this great class for Kaden were they start teaching soccer to 2 year old. Kaden loves it and they teach them things in such a cute way. It isn't all soccer they do a lot of running and jumping just to get motor skills and following directions down.
Also here is a picture of what happens when you let Tanner outside and he finds mud to golf in.

Update

2008-05-21T08:11:00.003-06:00

Okay so it has been too long. I have been really busy getting my house ready for everyone to come over for Logan's blessing. Now that that is over I have a little more time. Let's see in the past few weeks we have been doing lots of playing. Swimming and running through sprinklers and Kaden and Tanner's favorite activites GOLF it is scary just how good they are (maybe we have the next Tiger). Then of course the blessing which was fun to get everyone together.

WE WILL MISS YOU GRANDMA

2008-05-01T09:37:00.001-06:00

Norma Laura Slater Woolley
Norma Laura Slater Woolley 1925 ~ 2008 Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother returned to Heavenly Father on Saturday, April 26, 2008. She was born March 26, 1925 in Salt Lake City to Gilbert and Laura Slater. In September 19, 1946, she married Donald G Woolley in the SL temple. Together they have been dedicated members of the LDS church. She devoted her life to her husband of 61 years, family, friends, church, and community. Her greatest joys were her children and grandchildren, and they loved her dearly. She made her home a welcome place for everyone, so she took great pride in beautifying her home and yard. She was a great cook, loved to laugh, sing, and enjoyed reading. Mom was a pioneer in scrapbooking and made scrapbooks for each child and grandchild. She will be remembered most for acts as Mom and Grandma Norma - the hundreds of cards and gifts she sent out every year, her infectious laugh, her cheery disposition, and her genuine and deep concern for every member of her family. She is survived by her husband Donald G Woolley, her sister Bonnie Selander, her brother James (Jody) Slater, and her four children--Kent (Penny) Woolley of Kaysville; Kirk (Julie) Woolley of Bluffdale; Becky (Craig) Whittemore of S. Jordan; and Cherlyn (Terry) Green of Bountiful. She will be deeply missed by her 14 grandchildren, and 25 great-grandchildren (with two more arriving soon). In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Huntsman Cancer Institute 1950 Circle of Hope SLC, UT 84112, or simply make a memory with a child or grandchild. Funeral services will be held Sat., May 3rd at 11am at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley located at 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway (10600 S.) Viewings will also be held at Jenkins-Soffe on Fri., 6-8 p.m. and Sat. from 10-10:45. Online Condolences at www.jenkins-soffe.com
Published in the Deseret News from 4/30/2008 - 5/1/2008.

Tanner talking

2008-04-23T09:57:00.002-06:00

Tanner has decided to talk lately. In just the last week or so Tanner has decided to say more than mama, dada and more. He is just talking away and repeats everything that you say. He looks at me all the time and jabbers and he looks like he knows exactly what he is says but I sure don't know. But slowly I am starting to understand what he is saying but no one else can. The funniest thing is if you ask him what he wants to eat the answer is always the same PIZZA. It is cute and exciting that we can communicate more now.

Almost a month

2008-04-23T09:42:00.002-06:00

I can hardly believe it, it has almost been a month since Logan was born. Man the month of April has just flown by. I haven't really done much but adjust to having Logan around. Just diaper changes, feedings and trying to get any extra sleep that I can squeeze in when the boys are sleeping. With all that and doing projects around the house before I have a million people over for Logan's blessing I guess that is why it has gone by so fast. But things are pretty good Kaden and Tanner are still adjusting to having less attention but they love their new little brother. Paul's working has slowed down so we actually see him on Saturdays and for dinner at night. Maybe now we can start doing fun things on the weekends. So hopefully more fun post will be coming soon.

Logan Reiher Gaerte

2008-03-30T12:15:00.002-06:00

Logan Reiher Gaerte was born Wednesday March 26, 2008 and 2:52 pm. We are so excited to have him here and his brothers love having him around. Kaden wants to hold him all the time and Tanner cries whenever the baby cries. Logan is a pretty good baby he sleeps pretty well and wakes up 2-3 times a night. I guess I just get lucky with my babies and sleeping.

Grandpa's Trip to China

2008-03-21T17:16:00.003-06:00

My dad for his work goes to China 2 or 3 times a year and whenever he goes I always put in my shopping list for DVDs and clothes. My dad picked up this David Beckham uniforms for the two boys and Paul. Kaden wants to wear his everyday and go play soccer. They are way cute. I know they aren't as cute as pink frilly dress for little girls but you have to find joy in the cute things for boys when you don't have any girld

2008-03-21T17:08:00.002-06:00

Well it has been a while since I posted I really need to get better at posting more often. But in all fairness I am 9 months pregnant and ready to pop any day now. I have gotten pretty lazy but with Paul working quite a few hours and every Saturday I have to just to survive and not kill my children. Kaden is having a really hard time with Paul being gone he cries every morning for daddy to come home from work. The other day he had a melt down as Paul was on his way home so I called Paul and let Kaden talk to him on the phone and he feel asleep talking to Paul so I had to take a picture.

New car

2008-02-17T13:03:00.003-07:00

Well after months of looking and debating about what to do with getting a new car to fit the new baby. We found an amazing deal on an Acura MDX. It is a really nice car and I really like that I can fit three car seats in the middle row. And now that the car is bought I can focus on getting everything else ready for the new baby. I am hoping that I can get lots done this week while Paul is in Idaho for work, but it may just turn into a week of trying to survive until Friday when he gets home.

Tanner's Birthday

2008-02-17T13:01:00.003-07:00

Well I am trying to be better about posting more often but I just seem to forget. Tanner had his first birthday on the 7th, he had a blast opening presents but he hated his cake everytime that he touched it he would do this full body shiver, it was funny.

It has been a while

2008-01-31T10:00:00.000-07:00

Well it has been a while since I put anything on here. Quick update Christmas of course was great and busy. Kaden has his 2nd birthday or Happy to you day as he calls it. other than that we have just been trying to survive winter with all the getting sick and all the snow, man I wish April was here. Tanner is just keeping busy with getting into whatever he can especially those things he knows he isn't suppose to play with. I am still pregnant but I have been saying that for like 3 years now or something. I guess I know what elephants feel like. But the countdown has begun!!!

2007-11-01T10:56:00.000-06:00

This morning I was going through Kaden's candy and removing all the items that had peanuts in them and he got a hold of some stickers that he got and put them all over himself. I thought it was kind of cute so I took a picture.

2007-11-01T10:43:00.000-06:00

Last night we of course took the kids (or my two pirates) trick or treating. Tanner could have cared less but Kaden had a blast. We started the day with trick or treating at Paul's work it only took about 4 people before Kaden got it down and he was ready for more candy. Then we went to both Grandma and Grandpa's house and a few more but not really a ton just enough to get the experience.

2007-10-30T10:03:00.000-06:00

Well last night we decided to finally do something with the pumpkins that we got. I didn't really want to carve them so I figured painting would be good and Kaden could even do it. Well they turned out okay but Kaden had a lot of fun and surprisingly didn't make that big of a mess

2007-10-01T16:06:00.000-06:00

Well I guess that news is out. Yes I am pregnant again. Yep Paul looked at me again. So it looks like Paul just might get his 4x400 team after all because let's all be realistic it is going to be another boy.

2007-09-29T16:17:00.000-06:00

On Friday we went and got Tanner's pictures taken. I figure that since he is almost 8 months old that I should get his picture updated from his newborn picture. Can you believe that he is 8 months and stand on his own and is almost walking. He has even taken a couple steps. My life is only going to get crazier.