Spring?!

For everyone that lives by me, it sure can be confusing if spring is EVER going to come! We were outside enjoying the weather a few days ago and BAM, we were hit with snow again.. Here is a picture of my tulips! The poor things are probably confused if it was the wrong time to grow!

So for now we will keep on waiting for those summer days to come. We are definitely ready!!!

Happy St. Patricks Day!

Fun times with the kids!

This picture doesn't do it justice but it was yummy, promise!

Lacey enjoying herself at the park!

Bryce and Rusty showing me how they can pump!

We have had such a great time celebrating green day! Monday for family night I made a pretty good dinner, I have to admit! Baked chicken, baked potatoes with green sour cream, and steamed broccoli. The kids thought is was so cool eating a green potato!:) Even though it was a day early! We even got to enjoy our sweet little cousin, Kylee, what a cutie!

Then on the real day we took off to Logan with some friends and ate lunch at Cafe Rio and after got to enjoy a wonderful day at the park! It was the first time this year, does that mean spring is here?!? We had a fun time in the sun. Can't wait to spend everyday outside. We sure did enjoy it!

10 Year Annivarsary!!!

Kirb threatened me not to put any pictures of just him, but I couldn't resist! Sorry babe:) Love this picture. Bryce and Rusty giving daddy a workout!

Say cheese!!! Mommy and Lacey did swim, but Lacey was not real fond of it! So it didn't last long.

What a great ride we have been on for the last 10 years! We are loving every minute of it! The big day was actually March 12. I couldn't stop thinking about our wedding day and how much we have learned, grown,(in the gospel) and changed. All for the good. Our marriage truly gets better everyday. I love the man I married!

So to celebrate, we decided it would be a family affair. We went to Logan and stayed in the Crystal Inn. The boys adored the elevators and of course the swimming pool. We decided to make a pie run around 9 o'clock that night and we each got our own piece of pie! (yummy) It was a great little excursion.

No, it was not romantic, or a second honeymoon that's for sure, but we love to celebrate with our kids. Their were some years we wondered if we would ever get to have a little family on earth. They are each such a miracle and a blessing that was so greatly wanted. We are so blessed...

Yes, we will still have a little getaway all by ourselves. So get ready grandma!!

I am so grateful for my husband and couldn't survive a day with out him! He keeps me going. Along with our sweet kids. I am so grateful for the priesthood in our home and all the blessings we have seen right before us through it. The gospel is a great part of our lives. Kirby is such and great example, husband, and daddy! I Love You, babe.

Tooth Fairy Time

What the heck! My children are growing and changing right before my eyes!! Bryce is not even 5 and a half and lost his first tooth!! How do children grow so fast? The other night we were eating taco salad and Bryce chomped on a chip wrong, I guess, and it made his gums bleed.

The next morning Bryce said, "Mom my tooth just popped!" A few minutes after that he was holding it in his hand! He was so excited about the tooth fairy coming and wanted to brush it so it was shiny for her!!! I think he made out pretty good with his first tooth. He got 5 bucks! He was so excited and couldn't wait to tell everyone. He said make sure you blog me so everyone can see how big I am. He is already trying to pry out another tooth so he can get even more money! So I guess the tooth fairy better be ready with some cash!!!

OH BABIES!!!

Here is our momma cat. (That's her name) She came to our house as a stray little kitten and has definitely blossomed into a big cat! Growing up I had cats that would have babies all the time and I think it is a good thing to let your children see. The boys are so excited about having little baby kitties. Last night we found a good sized box and made mom cat a little house and we even put her favorite rug in it. So we shall see in the next few days (I think) some little kitties!

If you would like one let me know it will be on your doorstep in a couple months!!!:)

All By Myself!

Here you have it. The evidence of making cinnamon toast or should I say "sugar bread!"
Things you need: Very large knife, Lots of sugar, bread, and antibacterial gel! Oh and can't forget the 3 year old for the spice!!!

Rusty is so INDEPENDANT! This morning I was getting ready to take Bryce to pre-school. So it was like usual, running around helping one kid and then another. When I was being asked questions from Rusty like, "Mom my hands have germs so I have to wash them before I can cook huh?" and "Mom is cinnamon toast good for you?" Not thinking of where or why these questions are being asked I quickly answered them in my crazy disorganized morning of trying to make it to school on time.. The stage finally came to get shoes and coats on. As I came into the kitchen this is what I saw...

I guess Rusty didn't want to take the time to wash his hands before preparing food so the hand sanitizer came in handy! :) Never under estimate your child!

Little Dancer

This morning I was getting the kids some cereal and the boys decided to turn on the Christmas Cd. That's when I glanced and Lacey was prancing around! (So dang cute) Instead of doing the jiggin' thing she does some steppin'! Maybe that's a sign she is going to be a clogger! The funny thing is I don't really think we have ever told her to dance. I guess she just felt the beat! We enjoy every second of our little princess and the things she is learning. We love you Lacey girl!!

Talking in Church

Kirby and I got the opportunity(I guess that's what you call it) to talk in church.. Kirby about the priesthood quorum and I about virtue, the new value that's been added to the Young Women's theme. Glad it's over, great relief!

What a Day!!

Kirby and Lacey being miserable together.

Here are Lacey's bandages were she had her blood drawn. ouch!

Bryce and Rusty having a great day in papa's care. Happy boys!

For awhile now Kirby has been talking about wanting to have Lasik eye surgery. Since he works on the computer everyday of his life he thought it would be very nice to not worry about glasses anymore. So he got an eye appointment and decided that he was ready for Lasik! We had to be in Ogden for his appointment at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday. Thankfully, grandpa insisted that he take the day off work to say home with the boys, and that was a definite relief! Thank you, Papa.

Anyway we pulled in at the eye center at exactly 7:30, grabbed our stuff we needed, and Lacey(She's still nursing) And signed in.. An hour and a half went by before it was Kirby's turn, and he was feeling a little strange because they have you take a Valium to calm your nerves. It definitely did that, which was good...

No more than eight minutes and he was done! Easy as that! So we headed for home. On the way though, I decided I was going to see if I could get an appointment for Lacey to be seen by her pediatrician. She has had a fever for 12 days now! I had her looked at and of course it was a virus so we were just enduring it. After 7 days of the fever I called the doctor and he said to just wait it out! Well, I had, had enough of the waiting game. So I did get another appointment and we had to wait in Logan for an hour and a half until her appointment..

1:30 came and we headed into Lacey's doctor. After a quick look at her, and a listen to her lungs the doctor said,"We need x-rays and blood work done, it sounds like pneumonia!" My reply was, "Are you kidding me?" So we headed to the lab. They tried in her arm and leg before they could get a blood sample and then the x-rays were torture for me and her.!

Luckily, the conclusion was showing that she had bacteria instead of a virus, and her lungs were surprisingly clear. So ten days of an antibiotic and all should be well..

We finally made it home and grandpa and the boys were having a great day. Kirby could finally rest and get comfortable and Lacey too.

Sometimes life can be crazy and stressful. AAHHHHH.

Update: Kirby is seeing almost to good!! :) He is so glad he made the decision to do it.

Lacey is fever free and can actually breath enough to be nursed! She's back to her chipper self and Kirby is back to work. What a relief.... And Life Goes ON!!!!!

Fun Facts! Tag!

1. Where did you meet your husband? We were set up on a blind date! Kirby came and picked me up with Kyle (brother) and Emily (Sister in Law) in the back of his car. It was Thanksgiving night so we headed to Logan, to his house that he rented with 5 other guys and watched a movie. I know nothing fancy, but it was a blast just adoring Kirby. What can I say, he's a hottie!!!

2. How long did you date before you got married? Honestly, we only dated 2 and a half weeks before we knew we were crazy about each other! But, it took 3 weeks for him to propose! Can't beat around the bush, it was love at first sight! (okay with a little lust!):)

3. How long have you been married? 9 and 3/4 years.

4. What does he do to surprise me? Where do I start? He is definitely always surprising me. From flowers, dates, dinner, clothes, Kitchen table and chairs, trees in the front yard, cruise to Mexico, but I also love the little things like finding a letter, letting me know how much he appreciates me and loves me. SO SWEET...

5. My favorite feature of his? Love the chest!! Big and Buff.

6. What is his best quality? Always thinks of others before himself. He is a great example to me!

7. Nickname he has for me? Love. I think he picked that up on his mission in England. Oh and I can't leave out mommy. Only when he needs something!!!

8. What is his favorite food? Man, I'm not sure. He will eat anything! I know he doesn't like spinach out of a can or celery. So, if your having him over those 2 things are not a good idea!!

9. What is his favorite sport? He loves snowmobiling...

10. Where and when did you first kiss? In my garage. Sparks did not fly, but our teeth clanked!!

11. What is our favorite thing to do as a couple? I am not sure, it isn't the 2 of us very often but, love a good dinner and a nice quiet chat just us two.

12. Do you have any children? We have 3 adorable kids! Bryce (5) Rusty (3) Lacey (9 mon.)

13. Does he have any hidden talents? He can fix anything! Some screws and a cordless drill will fix it! Right?

14. How old is he? 32, I think!!

15. Who said I love you first? Kirby did. He was leaving for work and I gave him a hug and he said the magic words! I will never forget it. We were standing outside in the snow!

16. What is his favorite music? 94.5 f.m. The wild stuff.

17. What do I admire most about him? His Testimony. Always wants to make me happy. Great provider and awesome daddy.

18. What is his favorite color? Metallic Red!!

19. Will he read this? Yes, I know he will give me a hard time about my answers!

20. I tag. Natalie, Gina, Rosie, Mindy, and Krista! Good luck girls!!! Can't wait to read yours!