a face only a mother could love....

seriously, I love this boy so much- but I am constantly having to remind myself of that love! He is such a boy, rowdy, crazy, into everything (i mean everything), loud-(does not know how to whisper) .....etc. Just the other day he was at my mom's and found an aerosol can of sun screen. I was searching for him everywhere and he was up in her bathroom spraying the whole bottle out. It smelled so bad I couldn't even breath- there was a fog over the whole room because he sprayed so much ( SORRY MOM!) (we're talking oil in the carpet, it took the paint off the walls... and probably caused brain damage, like he needs any of that!:)) and that same day we heard "thuds" coming from the laundry room- we followed the sound and when we opened the laundry chute- it was filled with shoes and tons of clean clothes- him and his cousin Braden had a blast dropping anything and EVERYTHING down this chute! We've had a long summer- He loves to be outside and one day he came in with no pants or "big boys" on and so I asked, "where are your pants?"
C "there just right there" as he points to the floor
J "why don't you have your pants on?"
C "oh, I just pooed outside..."
J trying not to laugh, "you WHAT?"
C "oh, I just pooed outside..."

I opened the door, and sure enough, he had pooed on our deck- Lovely!

on a more positive note- he is potty trained (he loves to pee outside, but for the most part he always goes in the potty.), He loves to ride his bike and everyday he tells me, "guess what mom. I can do a backflip on my bike..." ? He loves to dress himself- which usually means no "big boys" and just basketball shorts- (but hey, he can do it by himself, I love how he backs himself up until he's propped up against something for balance while he puts his legs in. saves me some time!), He's very friendly and talks to anyone who will talk to him. I always catch him outside talking to the neighbors- he likes to help them weed their yard- and he LOVES to help clean toilets with Katie (he calls her "lady"- so cute!)

I really hope I can make it through this next "phase" of life with him- he tries my patience almost every minute of everyday! But as much as I scream and yell (mostly in my head- but not all the time) I DO LOVE YOU and in those moments when you bring a smile to my face- that smile is HUGE- and it's usually accompanied by a laugh- and that's what gets me through you!

blessings

My sister in law gave me the link to this blog. This woman is amazing. She has been through one of the most trying trials ever imaginable. She is an amazing writer and she uses her writing to get through it! I just wanted to share it with anyone who is interested in being uplifted spritiually and physically.

www.adailyscoop.blogspot.com

I need to be better at counting my blessings. I have three children who I love so much despite how hard they can be at times! I have the greatest husband who loves the gospel and loves his family. I have a house in a great neighborhood, perfect for my kids to grow up in with a great ward and many amazing people who surround us. I have an awesome family who are always willing to help (no matter what!)- always looking for needs and ready to fill them! I am very greatful!

cellulitis....and the fourth of July

Well- a lot has happened in the last week....here is an update from most current to the most un-current.
(if that's a word) It's already known that Dave has FAT feet, but this foot is really FAT! We have had a scare this week- On Sunday night Dave got a really high fever- and it wouldn't break, so on Tuesday we finally took him to the doctor when he noticed that his foot was very swollen and red- well, the doctor thinks he has cellulitis- which is some kind of bacteria that gets in the skin- can be life threatening if not taken care of, but I think we caught it in time...anyway, I had to get pictures of his club foot....sorry if you hate feet. (and don't laugh too hard...!)

Dave went to Idaho over the weekend- so to fill the time the boys and I went to Hill Air Force base museum. The boys LOVED it! It was really cool- lots of huge airplanes everywhere and they kept saying, "that's my favorite one, no that's my favorite one..." They were really good and they each got to pick a toy airplane to take home...

Miss Taylor is in town....She seriously is the CUTEST thing ever- I would keep her if I could- She came over to my house and I got to give her, her very first haircut! We should have gotten a shot of the back- Isn't she darling!

The fourth of July is one of my favorite holidays! On the third we went down to the Centerville bike parade- (always a fun event...!) It was hot and crowded and next time, we will take scooters- not bikes! (too many people, and Austin couldn't ride his bike very well...) But we did have fun! The Fourth of July parade was not as fun as our other fourth's have been, I'm sure it's because I was a slacker and didn't get the matching Old Navy T"s, but whatever, there is always next year right?!- I was kind of disappointed with Kaysville parade- they didn't have any fun floats...but the boys did enjoy getting lots of candy...and sun.... Dax was a trooper...Then we went to Pace's for lunch with Dave's parents and watched the fun fireworks in Celesta's back yard! Happy Fourth of JULY!

My Life exactly!

I got this email from a friend and I just had to post it. It explains my life perfectly! Everyone told me that baby number three is hard- but what I didn't understand is that your brain goes out the window completely...Seriously- ask anyone who knows me! And if you have any suggestions on how to "cure" this PLEASE HELP!!


Recently, I was diagnosed with C. A. A. D. D. - Child Activated Attention Deficit Disorder.

This is how it manifests: I decide to do the laundry. As I start toward the laundry room, I notice that there are cheerios all over the floor and my car keys are in the cereal bowl. I decide to pick up the cheerios before I do the laundry. I lay my car keys down on the counter, put the cheerios in the trash can under the counter, and notice that the trash can is full. So, I decide to take out the trash. But then I think, since I'm going to be near the mailbox when I take out the trash I may as well pay the bills first.

I take my checkbook off the table, and see that there is only one check left, my extra checks are in my desk in the office/playroom, so I go to my desk where I find a sippy cup full of juice. I'm going to look for my checks, but first I decide I should put sippy cup in the refrigerator to keep it cold. As I head toward the kitchen with the sippy cup, a vase of flowers on the counter cat ches my eye --they need to be watered. I set the sippy cup on the counter, and I discover baby wipes that I've been searching for all morning. I decide I better put them back in the bathroom, but first I'm going to water the flowers.

I set the wipes back down, fill a container with water and suddenly I spot the TV remote, one of the kids left it on the kitchen table. I realize that after school when they go to watch TV, I will be looking for the remote as they fight over who lost it, but I won't remember that it's on the kitchen table, so I decide to put it back in the den where belongs, but first I'll water the flowers. I splash some water on the flowers, but most of it spills on the floor. So, I set the remote back down, get some paper towels and wipe up the spill. Then I head down the hall trying to remember what I was planning to do.

At the end of the day: the laundry isn't washed, the bills aren't paid, there is a warm cup of ju ice sitting on the counter, the flowers aren't watered, there is still only one check in my checkbook, I can't find the remote, I can't find the wipes, and I don' t remember what I did with the car keys. Then when I try to figure out why nothing got done today, I'm really baffled because I know I was busy all day long, and I'm really tired.

I realize this is a serious problem, and I'll try to get some help for it, but first I'll check my e-mail. Do me a favor, will you? Forward this message, because I don't remember to whom it has been sent. Don't laugh -- if this isn't you yet, your day is coming.

update

I love summer! All the parties and events and it's not even the fourth of July yet!(my favorite holiday!)

I couldn't resist this picture of my boys! Cade made this hat in nursery and he wore it proudly all day!

just some fat baby boy pictures...

...such a sweetie

Family Party at the Farmington pool- Everyone was invited...SO FUN!! I did swim, in my swim suit- and after I got all dried off and dressed someone threw me in the pool-DAVE!

(to be fair he was getting back at me...but still!)

Isn't' he a hottie...

these two are one of a kind- best buds-identical-
Cade, your daddy loves you!

Austin in his swimming lessons- HE ROCKS! I am so proud of how well he's doing! You've come a long way bud!

Cade at his best-"just boobies" and his boots- what goes on in his head I'll never know!