Super Dad Party!

We had a celebration on the Saturday before Father's Day to let the men know how much we love them! We had yummy food and showered them with gifts. Then we headed over for our entertainment! Paige's girls were in a summer music camp. We had a great night!

Look who we got to meet

Last Tuesday Mike and I had the chance to go and meet Mitt Romney. I was excited but I don't know why I was a little nervous too. It was a fun experience and I was thrilled that we were able to get a picture with him too.

It’s been awhile!

On July 2nd our little family headed for Salt Lake City, Utah. We left at 5:30 am and drove straight through and the kiddos did great! Thank heavens for the tv & dvd player and plenty of snacks!! I took so many pictures that I had to download them on Mike’s computer so I only have the photos from the drive home. I will add the rest later.

We were lucky to have Kathy’s (family friend/Mike’s second mom) (my kiddos call her Aunt Kathy) house all to ourselves. Kathy was visiting family in California so we missed her. Now I’m going to try my hardest to remember all the fun things we did.

Friday July 3rd- Mike turned the BIG 40!!! I think I was having a harder time then him. In the morning we went to visit the Great Salt Lake but if you ask 2 of our kids they would say there was nothing great about it!! We had a picnic lunch and really enjoyed the beautiful weather.

We hung out at Mike’s friends house from high school Chad & his wife Darlene & their cute family. Mike’s high school is so old that they are knocking it down! They had a open house for everyone that went there. The whole trip was going down memory lane with Mike. It was fun seeing where Mike went to school & seeing his old neighborhood. We went to dinner with some of Mike’s friends & then went back to the school for fireworks! Pretty great to have fireworks just for his special day, well that is what the kids think.

Saturday- We had breakfast with Mike’s sister Shana & her kids Shea & Connor & her ex-husband Randy. We were going to go do something fun after breakfast but ended up hanging out at the house. The kids had so much fun playing with cousins & the adults got to chat. Later we went to a really fun park. There was a creek at the park which I thought was the greatest thing ever!!! Growing up in Arizona you have to drive at least an hour to get to a creek & here there is one right at the park. My kiddos loved it! They had all kinds of fun games set up & a very fun play ground.

Sunday- Today was a great day! We went to Temple Square and visited all the great things to see there. We saw the Joseph Smith movie & the older kids really enjoyed it. Shana & Connor came with us. Shea had to work so Randy drove back with her. After eating lunch we went to an aviary. Mike was surprised I agreed to go since I’m scared of birds-I’m such a baby! We had a fun day!

Monday- Mike took us around to where he went junior high & his old neighborhood. We packed a lunch and went Mill Creek Canyon it was beautiful! The kids once again played in the creek & Mike took them on a small hike. Our friends the Steele’s and Anderson’s were just getting into town so we met up with them for dinner.

Tuesday- We headed home but took it slow and spent a night in Kanab. We stopped at this cute place where Mike & kiddos learned how to fly fish. We got home Wednesday late afternoon & man was it HOT!!! We had a fun trip but it’s always nice to be home.

Look who I got to meet!

Mike and I had the chance to get away for our 6th wedding anniversary. We drove to Vegas and stayed at Bally's. We were very excited to get away just the two of us. Paige, mom, dad, Jack and Lindsey all helped with the kiddos! My dad is such a great guy he even got my kids up Friday morning & ready for school. I'm so grateful for family and how close we are.
Mike has a friend who works for Children's Miracle Network and he was in town for the Miss America Pageant and he was trying to get us tickets so when that fell through he got us tickets to go see Donny & Marie at the Flamingo. It was a very fun show and yes Marie looked great and you can tell she is in better shape now. After the show we got to meet them and get pictures with them. Their manager was not wanting Marie to talk because her voice & they had another show to do but they were very friendly. I told Donny that my mom was going to be so excited ha ha I'm sure he was very happy to hear that! I was on the other side of the room and Marie could tell I wanted an autograph so she waved me over. It was a very fun night!!
We had a great couple of days without the kids and I can't wait to do it again!

He's home!

We just got home from picking Mike up at the airport. He went to Alaska to visit some of his family for a week. We are happy to have him home! The pictures Mike took are very limited so this is what you get. They went fishing on Dan's (Mike's brother) boat. He brought lots of fish home so guess what we are having for dinner!?
I can't wait to take the whole family next year.

Happy Birthday!

I hope you had a wonderful birthday!
We love you!!!

Saturday Happenings

Ever since Paige has quit doing hair I have been extra busy! No complaining here! I have really loved getting to know her clients better & the extra cash has been very nice too. I still need to try & work on my schedule a little better.
I came home from a very long day to an empty house and homemade cinnamon rolls & bread. Mike is very talented in the kitchen & we are lucky because most weekends he cooks or bakes something yummy!
My mom had picked the kiddos up so Mike could go to priesthood section of conference. They headed over to my Uncle Johnny & Aunt Cindy's house for family party. We celebrated April birthdays. It was a small crowd but always fun to see everyone. Happy birthday Johnny, Carys & Grandma.
When we got home we had our own party. We made a fire in the back yard & let the kids roast marsh mellows. It took Kennedi awhile to even want to try one. Carter would quickly put his stick in the fire & then it would go straight to his mouth. We had a fun night as a family but I'm happy they are all in bed now! I love general conference weekend! I hope everyone had a great weekend.

Pucker Up!

Valentine's day I think is pretty great because there isn't a lot of pressure just some candy & sweet cards. Carter & Kennedi had a party today at preschool. They sang a cute little song and of course got way to much candy but they were in heaven! I still can't believe they are in school my babies! Sorry guys you are going to hear this a lot from me this year. I got all the kiddos something at the $1 section at Target & even better I got it all yesterday & it was 50% off and the kids loved everything! One of my favorite movies is 'The Notebook' perfect movie to watch with my sweetheart. I hope everyone is having a SUPER day!

Project 52

Week 4
My blessing for the week is Mike!
Meeting Mike has changed my life. I feel so lucky that we found each other.
I love that he worries about me. When I'm not home he is always calling me.
He is so proud of me and loves bragging about me even if it embarrasses me! He even finds good in things that are really not my strong areas for example COOKING!
I love being his girl and going on dates or just watching our favorite shows together.
As much as I complain I love that he loves to cook, lives like a farmer & has a garden.
I love most of all is the wonderful father he is to our four kiddos! He teaches them something everyday. I love how he plays with them & spends his extra time with them.

Look what we got

Mike came home after work on Wednesday with a HUGE surprise for all of us! Now he knows the only way I will agree to this is to surprise me (I can't say no after the kids see her)! The kiddos all love her well Kennedi is still trying to warm up to her. Poor girl is just like me and is scared silly of dogs! Her name was Robin so that is what we are calling her until we have a family vote. The other night when I was throwing a diaper away I said hi to her. Kelsey heard me & said "oh mom you do like her"! Then she went on to say well now that you like her can she come in the house? I'm sure you all knew what my answer was!!!! Carter just loves her and will hang outside with her all afternoon. And Cody and Kelsey have been teaching her some tricks. Cody already has her rolling over and shaking hands!

Surgery

Mike had surgery yesterday and man he looked miserable! He had his uvula and tonsils removed for his sleep apnea and then he also had his deviated septum worked on and they removed any polyps to help with his sinus problems. He is doing good just very sore. I just talked to his nurse and she said if he will start eating more he can probably go home. Which means I will be going to pick him up tonight ha ha! It always takes forever at hospitals but I must say I did love the valet parking. So for the next week I will be a mom and nurse. It's always so hard to watch ones I love in so much pain. Hopefully this will be a better recovery then his last surgery. If you are wondering where I am I will be taking care of my patient.

What's for dinner?

Since Mike loves to cook we are always trying new things. This is what we tried tonight and it was so yummy! I have to admit I was very doubtful that he could make this work. The kids thought that was so much fun! I'm in a dinner group and Mike keeps telling me I should do this now that we tried it I might just go for it!

Basics
1. Who is your man?Mike
2. How long have you been together? 5 years in September
3. Dating/Engaged/Married? married for 5 years in January and 4 months dating & engaged!
4. How old is your man? 38

?You or your man?*
1. Who eats more? He does
2. Who said "I love you" first?We are pretty equal on this one!
3. Who weighs more? Mike
4. Who sings better? HIM for sure I tell him all the time that he has a good voice but, he doesn't believe me.
5. Who's Older? TOtallY HIM! i'm 30
6. Who's smarter? him

DIFFERENT WAYS
7. Who's temper is worse? I would say him but, he would probably say me-I guess it depends on the moment!

8. Who does the laundry? I try to get it all done on Monday but, if he needs something he will do it himself!
9. Who does the dishes? ME & Kelsey
10. Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? ME
11. Who's feet are bigger? his
12. Who's hair is longer? MINE
13. Who's better with the computer? ME-ha!!! He would laugh so hard but, I think so!!
14. Who mows the lawn? he does
15. Who pays the bills? Him
16. Who cooks dinner? He loves to & if we are home on Sunday's he does but, I do during the week.
17. Who drives when you are together? he does
18. Who pays when you go out to dinner? He does & I pay the sitter.
19. Who's the most stubborn? depends. i think it is him but he'd say it was me.
20. Who is the first one to admit when they're wrong? me
21. Who's parents do you see more? Mine
22. Who named your dog? When we had one I did.
23. Who kissed who first? Mike
24. Who asked who out? He did (blind date!)
25. What did you do? We ate at Tia Rosa's & went and saw "My Big Fat Greek Wedding."
26. Who's more sensitive? he is
27. Who's taller? Mike
28. Who has more friends? ME
29. Who has more siblings?Mike-Right now I can't think of how many!
30. Who wears the pants in the relationship? Mike

You are all tagged.. Let's hear about you & your man!!

First day of school,painting & a very sweet hubby!!

Today was the kids first day of third grade. I still can't believe I have third graders. They were very excited because they had some friends in their class & they have a Mr. this year he is from New York! Cody was a little nervous this doesn't surprise me I always had a stomach ache on the first day. And, get one when my kids start too! It helps that they have each other-lucky ducks!! After school Cody played with Landon he's trying to get in as much time with him before he moves-so sad!! Kelsey went to Activity Day and had a super time with all her friends, Emily is her new teacher so she is loving it!


This next picture looks a bit scary but don't worry it's just paint! The twins had so much fun!! And, I got a ton done with them so occupied!! I had so much energy today, love days like today. I shampooed our couch very much needed, cleaned my kitchen, finished up laundry, moved the couch & vacuumed under it and played ring-around- the- roseys with the twins about 20 times!

Now I must tell you about my sweet hubby! Since Tuesday I have been trying to find Eclipse (of course I have just looked at stores I already had to go to) I couldn't find it they were all SOLD OUT!
So, today I had just finished texting Lindsey about borrowing her book when Mike gets home. And in his hands was Eclipse!!! I was so excited and I wanted to get a picture of him holding it but, he knows it will go on the blog-so no go! But, I did get Kennedi to hold for a cute picture.
Thanks babe for the wonderful surprise can't wait to start reading!

Life's A Crazy Around Here!

Mike had to have surgery on his ankle yesterday afternoon. We were there for most of the day, it took longer then we planned which is pretty normal. He did great and he was talking & cracking jokes most of the day! We got him home and his foot had already started to hurt so, I ran to pick up his prescription. Long story short we or should I say Mike had a very LONG and not so fun night! The medicine was not working at all. So, we went in this morning to see the doctor and get a new prescription. YAY!! I have never been so excited to hear him snoring!! He has been a trooper!

Who's 38!!

Happy Birthday Babe!
Mike is such a good dad, he's always involved
with the kiddos are doing,very
protective, a great teacher, takes time for us
and loves to do fun things with us!
We love you!!!
XOXO
these pictures are all old but, i love them because it shows mike with the kids. i need to take some more resent ones.