The Johnson's

Come Fly with me

2012-01-18T08:01:00.000-08:00

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This year we headed up to Oregon for the holidays. The kids and I headed up Friday afternoon so that we could help Grandma with the Romans Christmas eve Party and Brett came up Saturday night. I never get good pictures of how crazy we are at the airport or how Diesel pokes everyone on the plane and Paisley puts her head phones on and then screams at me whenever she has a question. Those are the times I'm trying to keep everything together but I really wish that I could see some pictures of what we really look like during that time. We got to grandmas and my kids were soooo excited. We really love being up there with them. The next day we were busy setting up for the big party and then my Dad and I headed to walmart to pick up some last minute items. Its really fun just being with my dad sometimes. He is always working so hard or playing with my kiddos but this time I got him all to myself. That night was tonz of fun. I really wish that brett was there but just when I start to thinking of missing him Diesel jumps off the stage at the church and totally hits his head hard and it got HUGE!! After a wonderful manger reenactment and wonderful food we decided to head home. Dad got home about ten minutes after the party and we got everything ready for Christmas morning.

WE opened our presents in the morning and then we headed to church and it was just wonderful. Brett, the kids and I went to pick up Grandma and Grandpa in town so that they could see my dad talk and the nursing home didn't have grandpa ready and so it took along time. Miss sacrament but everything worked out well. We headed home after and it didn't talk long before EVERYONE was at Grandpa's house. We hurried and ate lunch and then we opened presents. Brett took this picture of my parents getting there quilts. I think he was way more excited to give the presents because he knew just how long it really took.

These were the only kids I could get to stop and take a picture. Everyone else headed out fast to play.

Aunt Julie got paisley the largest amount of Makeup ever. Every little girl under the age of 9 was in that bathroom doing makeup. I just took this one so I could get that cute butt.
Everyone stayed at grandmas til like 8 at night. It was a wonderful day just being all together.

Its time

2012-01-13T17:02:00.000-08:00

More Than a month Behind, I'm so pathetic!!! Why can't I just get this blogging stuff done. I love looking back to see everything we have done or to look at baby pictures. I must do better.
One night for FHE we needed out to see the lights at the speed way. It was really cool. Even more cool because monday nights are free and we didn't even know it. The lights stretched for 3 miles and it was really pretty.

The Kids really loved it because they got to sit in the front. "Mom I can't wait to be a mom, you can see everything from up here."

We didnt know there would be a santa but we had to stop in a see him even if our children had to wear a towel to keep warm.
Just a side note. Our sweet little man is such a boy. He loves to find new things to put everywhere. Everyday, twice a day he will get silver wear and open the cabinet and start shoving things in. I wouldn't know he was doing this until i went to make me some toast.

He is also the world's messiest eater. WE were having frozen hot chocolate and he went crazy. OH I LOVE BOYS!!!! I hope all the rest are boys. Besides no one could be as amazing as paisley!

CAtch up

2011-12-19T07:16:00.000-08:00

These last couple of month have just been moving at light speed. Life is changing for all of us it seems like everyday.Paisley is going throw another challenging time. Boy is she sassy!!! she is really into helping me with the dishes and CHRISTMAS EVERYTHING!!We watch atleast one movie a day as a family that is a Christmas movie. She loves the holidays and She is counting down the days til we get to grandmas. We are struggling alittle with the whole presents thing but who isnt at that age right?!? She did give three dollars to help buy a present to help with kids and I think she really liked that.
Diesel is growing up so fast. We really need him to go to the nursery!!! Hes so loud at church. NEVER at home but he can't stand to be touched at church or have anything taken away by anyone. He screams so loud and it makes paisley laugh. WE are a freak show at church let me tell ya. He is really loving to throw away everything that's garbage, he loves dancing and looking at every ornament on the tree.
Brett has been having a wonderful last couple of months. He did awesome on his last big test and he was so happy because he has been studying a lot for it.He is really loving what he does, hes so good with people and explaining things to them and taking the time. Its so fun to see him talk to people and sound sooo smart.Hes been loving mountain biking , if we could only find him a constant partner, and cleaning the house this week since I've been way to busy. Hes such a wonderful husband and daddy.
ME- Well I'm now in Young Women's and I love it. I've only been able to sit down during one lesson because Diesel still isn't 18 months (this week is was just 2 days til but hes NOT 18 months so noo way) I love getting to know the girls and seeing there trails reminds me so much of my own and I hope that I'm able to help them get throw those easier or atleast to understand that trail help us grow and can make us better people. I've got projects covering every table or counter in my house. I WILL get them all done this week I know it. I'm very excited for christmas this year. Excited to get to family and to spend lots of time with everyone. I'm really excited to have brett home for 9 days!!!!!! '
DONT for one second think everything is perfect at our house. We are a mess half the time. But i try to never post right after something happens because if i just wait alittle I will either laugh at how bad that was or smile at it. Time makes my life seem more amazing to me but trust me we have tonz of problems and trails everyday but I don't want to be turned in for being a awful mom. haha
Have a merry christmas everyone!

(things we did for Christmas - the live nativity, lights at the speedway, ward Christmas party, happy birthday Jesus party, caroling, secret santa shopping, and MOVIES MOVIES MOVIES)

Vernal Days

2011-12-08T07:26:00.000-08:00

the day after thanksgiving in Vernal they always have Vernal days (not the name but i can't rememeber) Its wonderful. all free- camel rides, donkey rides, jump house, santa, and on and on and on. My kids love it and this year it wasn't to cold so we had a great time. Paisley did an ice cube grab. There was quarters in all the ice cubes. paisley got 7 dollars!!!!!

dinosaur capital of the word. The little dinosaur moved and talked. My kids loved it.

If I had an extra 300 dollar I would have bought it. Maybe

Free balloon animals. We got two monkeys that last 10 minutes at the most (thank you diesel)
The parade is wonderful to. All around its a great family day. We love going and are kids have tons of fun.

The shed

2011-12-02T13:37:00.000-08:00

This year my kids were totally into the shed. diesel wanted to see how everything worked and he never wanted to be upstairs he always wanted to be out where everyone else was. Paisley wanted to see where the onions came from and where they were going.

This was Diesels favorite thing. He could watch for hours

They also really love coming at lunch time and getting to eat with all the guys.

diesel took over grandpas seat. Grandpa is way to nice.

I wanted to throw in really quick the quilt I finished for my in laws. It was a fun quilt! I hope they liked it.

Nyssa

2011-12-02T12:58:00.000-08:00

It was a crazy ride up to oregon but we did it in one day. Yup we went the whole way with two kids and it wasn't the worst thing ever.

(free horse ride) Awesome break

The week was full of cousins, cousins, cousins. We were able to see Gavin wrestle and Regan play baseketball, we missed steele, if there was only more time I always say when I'm there.
Brynlee loves babies and well Diesel is just right for her..... not so much for diesel! haha

As I was packing up to head to Utah the sky was just beautiful.
I decided to turn around and get a picture of my parents house. They have lives here for like 6 or 7 years.... time flies.

As my mom and I were heading to boise we stopped to get a treat and look what happened. Thousands of sheep just started walking across the street. It took them all about 3 minutes to get all of them across the road. Coolest thing ever

Diesel gets to kindof do lots of naughty things because hes so quiet. Apparently he thought Tex needed to have his food while he slept.

Oregon was so much fun. It goes by way to fast and I never get to see everyone. Excited to head back there for christmas

FIRE STATION!!!

2011-11-09T19:20:00.000-08:00

Today Paisley's preschool class went to the fire station. She has been so excited about going to see if there was a dog at the station , to which she was so sad that they don't do that anymore. Dog apparently are not hygiene safe to have around all time at the station. Anyways the kids loved every minute of the tour. It was actually shocking to see how scaried the kids were when they put there whole suit on. they said that they have a big problem with kids not coming to them when there in a fire cause they are scared! SCARY

Paisley, Natalie and Caden came in my car and we met all the kids there. Caden became a HUGE fan of mine instantly and made it really hard to enjoy the day with Paisley but he needed alot of help today.
Seeing everything the truck had to offer

yup we got to shoot the water.

Miss Natalie really loved it

The guys were very nice to us and gave all the kids hats and candy and stickers. Got to love the fireman.

I really enjoyed getting to spend a little time with paisley without Diesel. Natalie's mom watched him for me this time and I really appreciated it. We are excited to get Emmy over here and play at the next field trip

Hes got TUBES!!!

2011-11-09T19:11:00.000-08:00

Well Diesel has finally got some tubes in those ears! Hes blown his ear drums 3 times and is always so sick so the doctor finally said it was time to put some tubes in. Hes been sounding really sick lately so when we went in for the pre op appointment the doctor just listened for a second and said she probably wasn't going to be able to do the surgery because his lungs sounded bad!! I knew that it wasn't his lungs its just his throat probably and he is wheezing alot lately. After visiting with my family doc and the anesthesiologist they said his lungs were fine and that the surgery was a go. I was so happy because we are heading out of town for awhile and once he gets around new kids I'm sure hes going to get sick and once he gets sick he can't get over it for like a month. It wouldn't be til Jan. before we could get that boy some help.
The next morning paisley went to miss Kata's and Diesel went into surgery. Everything went really well and in 5 minutes they were done. His waking up was fast but then he was really mean. He yelled at me for along time and throw food everywhere. Finally the nurses moved me to a tv spot and he started to calm down. The picture was on the drive home. he was alittle out of it. Hes doing so good and his throat sounds lots better to. Just in time to get something else during the holidays!!!!

Halloween 2011

2011-11-09T18:03:00.000-08:00

Preschool 2011! Lots and lots of makeup.She looked so cute and loved being able to wear glitter in her hair and all over her face. She really liked going to the grocery store after.

Paisley and I made owl cup cakes for a neighbor party and for a pre school treat. She is getting really good at help. Now I just have to get MORE PATIENT!!!!!!

For our trunk - r- treat paisley picked a cute cat and diesel was homeless looking for food. They were so cute and had so much fun. There were so many people at the trunk -r - treat , as soon as we ran out of candy we left. Diesel was coming down with a cold and needed his sleep.

Thank you pinterest for the cute idea

cute pic huh. Got to love when dad gets the camera and takes really good shots and doesn't tell anyone to look.

Finally for halloween Paisley decided that she didn't want any of the costumes she had she wanted to be a butterfly that she saw on Martha Stewart that morning. We ran to Joanne and finished making her cute costume right on time. Diesel was Jack Jack from incredibles. We were able to get together with friends and eat and then hit the streets. This time of year really makes me like our neighborhood. Everyone was out and everyone was handling out candy. There were probably 200 kids out and everyone was done at 8! got to love that. We have such wonderful friends and neighbors!

Shes so funny

2011-10-29T13:07:00.000-07:00

Brett had a work hangout party this weekend so we were headed down to south Vegas early this morning. We were really into the party song "tonight, tonight" and just having a great time. Once the song ended paisley pipes up and asks.... "Hey do mermaids have butts?" Brett and I look at each other. How does she think this stuff up. She makes me laugh

Bambroughs in town

2011-10-26T16:53:00.000-07:00

Julie I really think that we need to make this. It would look perfect above your fire place. look closely and you can see there are bullets in there too. SOOO cute

Last weekend we were able to watch our niece and nephews for the weekend while there parents ran in the Ragner! Thursday we road bikes outside and ate dinner and headed to bed. Friday is when the real fun started. Brett had to work but we (the kids and I ) wanted to see the sights. We first went to see the lions. We first saw the baby cubs and then came back and the mommas were out. We then headed over to the M&M factory and saw the movie. This time we picked up some m&M before we got there because they charge an arm and leg for them there. After the movie we went to Gardens and the kids thought that was all pretty cool. The babies were getting tired and hungry so we headed home. After some good naps and lunch we went to the park and then to the grocery store. I got alot of weird looks that day with 5 kids. It really wasn't bad though. i'd totally do it again. Grandpa Ed also got to stay the night that night. We were a full house. We hit up the bass pro shop the next day and the kids loved seeing all the animals. Julie Hartley the wreath is for you. WE dropped the kids off in the afternoon. The house seems quiet now that they are gone, really fun weekend.

New family....

2011-10-24T07:00:00.000-07:00

PICTURES!!!! I love them. Don't know just which one to put up. We don't match to perfect but it was a total random photo op so we took it. Diesel looks so grow up and my DAUGHTER holly cow. she is so big. The next day she got her hair cut. I'll get those pictures up soon. sorry way behind.....again.

Welcome October

2011-10-17T07:25:00.000-07:00

Since my last post I also wanted to tell you that our blender broke to and both of our cars batteries had to be replaced!!!! I know CRAZY! WEll This month has already been so full and busy. The first weekend was conference which was AWESOME and my kids did pretty ok. The Next weekend we headed up to Utah for some family time. WE were able to travel from house to house staying the night with each family. I got a new rug at Ikea that I'm planning on changing up and I even got my hair colored! Its almost been a year. Thanks Krista. Monday we were heading back and Grandma Connie came home with us. The drive went really well ( Its fun being a kid in the back and watching movies, they got it easy back there). We spent the rest of the week playing barbie dolls and shopping around vegas. It was so nice to have Grandma in town. When she left Paisley just kept saying that we will see you in 4 weeks (thanksgiving) and that seemed to make grandma feel a little better.
As we were pulling into our house Danni and he kids were pulling in to stay with us for the weekend. I only had thirty minutes to clean up the house before I took Grandma to the airport and that just wasn't enough time. Dani is such a great mom and totally takes great care of Chase and I just needed to have the house totally clean of all germs. I hope the house was ok cause we worked really hard on cleaning in such a short time. That night we went out to dinner at Cheese Cake factory and we got a nice area in the back where no one else was and the kids were really good. After dinner we came home and put the kids to bed and played some card games. We such at games now. I think its because we were playing so late (9:20) we are so old.
The next day diesel was so tired so we just stayed home while ashton and dani took there kids down to the strip to see the sites. WE had a great dinner that night and just enjoyed enough before they headed home. We have really missed hanging out with these guys. We are all so comfortable with each other and have such a great time. Miss ya guys
Sunday was the primary program. Paisley did amazing just like I knew she would. She has a real love for singing with all her heart and speaking in front of people. I'm so proud of that little girl. My husband really wanted to record her but I had I to just take his phone away!
Life is getting busier and busier and I love it. More family comes in this weekend and I'm so excited. I've missed seeing my friends around here so I better get over to there house and make sure they remember me.

No WHAT???

2011-09-29T19:26:00.000-07:00

Well I don't believe that you should ever post if you don't have pictures but ..... I don't have pictures. My camera broke (4 months old), Paisley's leapster broke (14 months), Our printer broke, and now our 18 month old vacuum. Can you believe this!!!!! Its been kindof a crazy week. My husband finally ended In-patient and we have been loving seeing him before he goes to work and before bed. Paisley is loving pre-school and wishes it was everyday and Diesel is just loving the ride. I over spent this month and we had lots of fun but expensive trips and purchases so I've been trying to stay home and stay on budget for the month. I want to tell My mother and father thank you so much for listening to me complain and ask for help this month with all my problems (paisley is having a HUGE stealing problem right now) I love my parents so much. My mother is my best friend in the whole world and I wouldn't go to anyone but my father for advice. How did I get to lucky to have them as my parents. And my amazing husband has dealt with some awful dinner planing and stressed out mother every day when he comes home from work yet he comes home with a smile and makes everything better. I'm one lucky mom, wife and daughter.

House Updates

2011-09-12T13:52:00.001-07:00

Of coarse I've been working on my house. What else would I do. I love doing projects and keeping myself busy. I made the big mirror awhile ago and finally got it put up. We also got some new curtains (fabric that I hang pretty much but you can't tell) and guess what!!!! New couches! I found these leather couches on Craigslist. WE l.o.v.e. them ! totally our style and the right price.

We also did a back splash in our kitchen. I did it all by my self and I'm pretty happy with it.

finally I've been working on Diesel's room. It's going to be a baseball themed room and since Brett has soooo much baseball stuff I have plenty of things to work with.
Look at this awesome fabric I got for his curtains. Get EXCITED!!

Last week

2011-09-12T11:06:00.000-07:00

Someone can feed themselves. Diesel is growing up so fast I can't believe it. He loves to eat so I decided it was time to feed himself!

These two love there father so much. Diesel would sit there for hours if he needed to. I'm so happy that they love there dad!! They have such a good one.

Camping

2011-09-12T07:25:00.000-07:00

Paisley and her dad got to go up to Daddy daughter campout on a friday night and had soooo much fun. They had the camp grounds all weekend so we decided to head back up there with some friends for another night.

The Neilson family came with us and we had so much fun. We had good food over the fire and the girls picked flowers for hours. They have lots of fun together. sure wish they were closer, she would have to come play weekly.

diesel did NOT want to sleep out there in the forest! Dad is such a sucker.

Diesel loved every minute playing outside and being with dad.

Willis and Brett really thought they still had it when it comes to playing baseball. They were both sore the next day! We are getting OLD!

Utah Trip.

2011-09-08T12:26:00.000-07:00

After being home for a week we decided that we had been home way to long..... NOT! But grandma Wenda and Aunt Kathleen were coming to Provo and we didn't want to miss out. It was also Tanners Birthday weekend and we wanted to celebrate with them. Friday night we went out as a family to a mexican restaurant and all the kids were so good.

Nick and Dexter

Paisley really wanted to take a picture of Diesel and I ! Pretty good I think

Jane and Paisley

Sunday we had some cake and ice cream! Tanner turns 15!!!!!!

On Saturday we went and watched Conlee play a soccer game. She is amazing! No kidding she would kill me anytime we play. Then the kids were getting alittle tired of being at home so we hit up the splash park. Lila, Ryland, Pais, and Jane

We played in the water some but it was cold so we sun bathed to.

That night we had dinner all as a family and it was so nice to just be all together.

Miss Lila is so sweet and smiles all the time.

Grandma Wenda and Krista.

Conlee holding Diesel while enjoying some corn on the cob.
The rest of the night we enjoyed playing cards and catching up on old times.
What a great weekend. Wish dad was there.

PARTY TIME

2011-09-08T11:54:00.000-07:00

When we finally got home Paisley kept asking me when she was going to get a party with a cake. So we called up our neighbors and asked them to come to a BBQ and I would do cake for dessert. She loved every minute of her birthday cake and was very cake when everyone ate it all.

You can't really see what the cake is but its a castle cake and LOTS of frosting. She helped me make it and it was tonz of fun.

Washington DC

2011-09-08T07:19:00.000-07:00

While The kids and I were in Oregon my husband had a work conference he attended in Washington DC. Once my grandma heard he was going there she jumped all over getting him into the Capital building for a private tour and to meet with the congress man of Oregon. Greg Walden??? Im not a good grand-daughter I should know his name and how to spell it.

This is the view front bretts hotel room. It is so beautiful I wish I would have been there.

Greg Waldon was using my a mug with My grandma's picture on it. My grandma was the Republic women of Oregon for many years and has a huge hand in the political world. We are from such a small town that no one knows how amazing she is and the power she holds. Oh well I think she likes being private to.

The Gaylord ( really that's the name) Brett said the hotel was amazing and he had a great time.

He was able to hit a baseball game one night and said it was an exciting game

I believe this is the church that George Washington worshiped at. Brett really enjoyed going to Washington DC and seeing so much history and how much the Lord had a huge part in establishing our great land. Sad to see how we are heading farther and farther away from what we once were.

2011 Fair

2011-09-04T16:40:00.000-07:00

Gavin
The fair this year was totally different... only 3 kids. The other kids took the year off but Julie and Rock's kid did an awesome job. They both took first in everything as far as I can remember. Amazing and they work so hard.

Madisyn

Jacie and Paisley played the whole time. I tried to make them watch but they mostly want to go get food and bother all the animals. WE love the fair and I'm so glad that we could plan a trip where we could go to the fair

Pasiley B-day

2011-09-02T06:25:00.001-07:00

Our little girl turn 4 July 24th ( I know I'm way behind)! It was a wonderful morning playing with her with her toys and just seeing how excited she was with some tea cup piggies, office supplies, a makeup box and tea set! She is such a wonderful , full of life little girl. She keeps me on my toes and drives me crazy most of the time. But its not her fault, she gets it from me.

July 24th

2011-08-28T22:12:00.000-07:00

Oh theres more

2011-08-27T08:26:00.000-07:00

While we were in Oregon we did lots of house hopping to see everyone and we were even able to go swimming which was nice. There pool has a little pool where we played most of the time but paisley did hit up the slide alot. You have to be able to swim to the edge of the pool if you want to jump off the diving board and she just wasn't sure able it yet. Next time she will be though.

Paisley, Diesel, Kellen, Brynlee, Laney, Jacey, Madi, Steel, Gavin, Carson and Amity. (Tara, my mom and I.) Kicked group!

The Next weekend we were able to have dad come back up and see Landon come home from his mission. He was serving in Georgia Armenia??? Not sure but he was the 15 missionary ever there and there were only 8 missionaries, can you image!!!!

Grandma and Grandpa Hartley just waiting

There were so many people. I'm sure very overwhelming I'm sure.

This is my Uncle Sam's family.

Markie Megan(with her husband Tad, and three sons Austin and Luke and baby cole) Nick, Heath, Landon, Sydney, Sam, allie, Joyce, and Smity. Nicks wife and new daughter were missing. First time in Seven years that they have all been together. How exciting.

Oregon VACA

2011-08-15T17:30:00.001-07:00

WE got up to Oregon Saturday morning. We went to watch Brynlee dance her little heart out and then we all headed up to the Damn to go boating. It was such a nice day. Everyone got to come and it was just a blast.

1/4 of the kids in the water

Diesel loves Aunt Julie. she gives him lots of treats

My mom and Dad doing kid counts

I love that Julie is pushing everyone out. Lazy boys

Rhett and Diesel.

Barry wishing he could rub lotion on my husband. WATCH it BARRY!
It was a great day and an awesome weekend. Brett fly home for work but came back up for the next weekend.

Finishing Some Projects

2011-08-15T17:22:00.000-07:00

Before we left for our 3 week vacation I really wanted to get some projects going/started. I've wanted to add molding to my front room for so long and its finally done. I put that large mirror I made (in the lower right of the picture) up on the wall and now I really want a new couch. I'm checking craigslist everyday!

Sea World

2011-07-13T19:35:00.000-07:00

Yes we get our face painted everywhere we go. Paisley doesn't want any toys just some face paint.

she waited so patiently and it looks so cute. And yes it was still there the next day.

We were able to make every show and We loved every minute of it.

Sea World lets us come visit once a year for free so we headed there our second day. The shows were great but I wasn't happy about everything else. We had fun though and we were able to make it home at a good time. Fun weekend and to top it off we got to spend the fourth with tonz of great friends , good food, swimming , and FIREWORKS!
We are so happy to have such wonderful friends and family. We are so blessed

San diego

2011-07-13T19:14:00.000-07:00

Over the Fourth of July we really wanted to make it up to see some family but it just wasn't going to work out this year so instead we headed to San Diego for a couple of days in the sun!
When we got there Friday morning we headed straight for the Beach. I love the thought of the beach but really I don't love sand. I need to get alot better with that cause it consumes my thoughts. SAND EVERYWHERE and on EVERYTHING!
Diesel was a big fan of it. He didn't eat much thank goodness. Unlike his sister did her first time. Paisley went pretty far in the water and had a great time til it got cold. After some serious coverage of sand we headed back to the hotel to clean up and head for dinner and maybe some shopping. Dinner was great and it really went well for the most part. Diesel and Paisley slept in one room and we slept in the other and we got pretty good sleep. Fun trip so far.

Paisley her first time at the Beach. She ate soo much sand. Horrible sand rash!

A Dip in mead

2011-07-12T07:13:00.000-07:00

A couple of weeks ago some friends invited us to the lake and I don't think my husband even asked me he just assumed we were clear to make it. Good thing we were.

Paisley and Miss Ava.

Dad and Diesel trying to get a tan

Look at those little buns! They are as different and Her mothers and mine. amy is so talk and thin, total opposite of me.

Amy Rob and PaisWe were out there for awhile and boy did we get burned! Right when we got home to had to hurry and make it to a Big work party. Our kids were so tired they did last a minute with the babysitter before they were asleep. fun day!

Circus time

2011-07-07T15:36:00.000-07:00

That saturday when Grandma and Grandpa came to visit was a really busy day. First it was a recital and then we had to run over to a work party and then meet grandma and grandpa down town to watch the Circus. It was kindof a steap price for a circus but after 2 1/2 hours and us leaving before it was even over I was feeling like we really got our monies worth. It was so much fun.

these pictures never turn out great yet we all take them!!!!

The animals were so pretty. They had like 8 elephants

Grandma was just taking Paisley to the potty and they came back with a yummy treat! Lucky girl

It was a busy weekend but soo much fun. I love when people come to visit and it makes us miss every body even more.

Someone turned 1

2011-06-30T06:51:00.000-07:00

I can not believe my little boy is already one. He had brought so much joy into my life and I can't imagine my life ever without him. He is normally always happy and has been that way forever. He eats.... and eats and eats. He will scream at you if you have food and you are not sharing. He loves to play with paisleys toys and get outside whenever we open that door for tex. He can say, papa, dad, mom, and will make the sound of Thank you. If you ask what a cow says he knows and even what a dog says.

I thought that we would do a cake for his birthday but he really just wanted a big cinnamon roll. He loved on that thing for awhile.

He also has a big love for Popsicles. Again don't eat one unless you plan on sharing.

He is totally different than my sweet girl paisley. Much more like his father. Which makes our family work so well. Two moms and two dads. One happy family...... most days. haha

Dance recital

2011-06-29T18:42:00.000-07:00

The girls were so excited for there recital this year. They were so cute and I was so excited for her!!

Paisley really loves to go all out during her performance. She waved to us as soon as she got out so everyone know that we were her parents and as soon as it was over everyone around us just kept telling us how great she was and that they could only watch her. She was sOO into it.

It worked out pretty well, we had the recital on saturday, fathers day on sunday, and Diesel's Birthday on Monday so Grandma and GRandpa Johnson came to spend some time with us. It was nice to have someone here with us.

Look at those beautiful flowers!!!! She was so excited for flowers, good job dad

P.S. if you would like to see the actual dance go to youtube.com and search for kthartley1 and two vidoes will come up. one is the recital and one is of Diesel!

Allie Comes to town!

2011-06-20T07:21:00.000-07:00

I've been so excited about Allie being able to come and see me. Allie and I have been more than just cousins forever. She is a wonderful girl and friend and I just couldn't wait for her to get here. The kids and I went to pick allie up at the airport and then drove the strip. I think she was alittle unimpressed but I think she was still excited to be here. The next day we went down to ceasars palace and did some shopping and meet up with Brett for dinner. Saturday we decided to show Allie what Vegas really has to offer.... HIKING!!!! (beat you didn't think I would say that) We did Ice box canyon with our kids and they did awesome.... ok I'm a parent that lies alittle. It was sometimes hard, Paisley really wanted to stop every chance she could and wanted to eat something. It took forever but it was still fun.

Allie, Me and Paisley!
Paisley is really so good and hiking! I love going when she wants to go to.

Yes I'm banging my head on the rock. I was getting so sick of her crying about food! I didn't know Brett was taking the picture but really it totally shows how I was feeling.

After we had lunch Diesel was ready to get home. So I sent diesel, allie, and Brett down the hill and Paisley and I went down alot slower.

Allie and I also went to Mystere together on Tuesday night. We headed down and bought our tickets and went into the show. There was a man at the top and he grabbed our tickets and started to show us where to go. He had weird makeup on but hello its vegas. All the sudden he puts our tickets on this sting and it heads up into the roof. allie and I were like what i going on. All the sudden our tickets fall from the sky all cut up. EVERYONE IS WATCHING AND LAUGHING. So he comes back and starts us on a quest for our seats. he took us up and down and even OVER THE STAGE!! then he decided to kick the people who were sitting in the front seat out and put us there ( he were suppose to be in the way back) He quietly said thank you for playing along and that he would bring us some popcorn. After he was messing with some other people he brought us down some popcorn (let me remind you that the spot light goes everywhere he goes ok) So he hands the popcorn to Allie and looks at me and points to his cheek for a little kiss. I'm stupid apparently and I went to give him one and he turns and kisses me on the LIPS!!! It was so funny. I will never forget it.
The show was great and afterwards allie wanted to see alittle bit of the night life down on the strip. We headed to the water show and just looked around for a bit and headed home. I walked forever in high heels and I got 8 blisters. A couple were HUGE!!!! But it was worth it.
To Allie- Thank you so much for coming! I loved having you here with me and my family. You have always been one of my best friends and I really look up to you! Come visit again soon!!

Swimming Lessons

2011-06-19T09:27:00.000-07:00

June 6-10 paisley did some swimming lessons!!! She loved it and her teacher was amazing.Here paisley is trying to float!

She had a death grip on that paddle board

Diesel is so good to just sit and eat.One day I let him out of that seat and I chased him away from the pool the whole time. He loves the water

Kangaroo Hops. That's what you do when you are out to far and need to get back.
We start another round of lessons this week. Shes been working on swimming all by herself with dad so we will see.

Blueberrys and Bumps

2011-06-19T08:59:00.000-07:00

Last week Diesel was sitting in his high chair eating when the door bell rang. While I was at the door Diesel spotted something near by that he really wanted.(I'm sure it was food, we are just like our dad) The next thing I hear is a big crash. Diesel tipped his high chair over. No stitches but one sad boy.

Blueberries every morning. Good thing there cheap right now!

Projects

2011-06-19T06:59:00.000-07:00

I've been doing alot of projects around my house again. I took down our towel rode and put up a mirror and added hooks to the other side of the wall for towels.

went to the wonderful fabric store and got new curtains for like 3 bucks!!!! crazy i know.

I needed to cover this window in the bathroom and I saw a tutorial on turning a roller shade into a fabric shade. Cute huh

build this table and a bench. Love them

I also made this towel rack with extra wood pieces I had around the house.
I'm so lucky to be able to make things with my hands. I feel so accomplished and proud of myself when I'm done.

Finally one about Diesel

2011-06-12T08:35:00.000-07:00

OUR sweet babe boy. Hes getting a little more crazy but for the most part he is just so much fun and soft, so sweet, loves to laugh and play. The only thing he does that drives me crazy is scream for food. YES he is just like his father.

Brett and Diesels little trick. They can do this forever

Diesel- putting up with his sis. She really loves him and he really loves her

Don't mess with him and eating. He hunts out food in the house and then makes the biggest mess. He probably ate over half of what is on my floor. Crazy kid
Diesel watching TV with mom while the College Softball world series was on. WE loved watching tv together.

Saturday June 4

2011-06-12T08:29:00.000-07:00

We decide it was time for paisley to hike all on her own. We headed up to Red Rock and did the Calico Tank Trails. Paisley did sooo good. I had to make her let me help her because she thought she could do everything. I smiled the whole time we hiked. So proud of that little girl. Diesel did amazing to. Just loved being together as a family.

Paisley climbed up that rock all by herself, shes really good at it.

Growing in Vegas

2011-06-12T08:11:00.000-07:00

For memorial weekend we were able to go up to utah to spend sometime with Brett's family. It was so nice to see everyone. On the way there paisley just couldn't wait to see everyone. So I told her if she fell asleep we would get there sooner. She faked asleep for like an hour. SOcute

hanging with grandma and grandpa, she loves just spending time with them.

I know you all know that the Hartley family is amazing at farming. I just want you all to know that Paisleys got that gene. Paisley has this weird hobby of putting everything in a glass jar with water. On day she wanted popcorn inside her jar (it was for her pretend turtle to eat) I'll do anything so that we don't have to fight all day long. She had that popcorn in the water for 5 days and then decide to get something new. She dumped everything down her bathroom sink. The only reason I figured that out is because the sink was taking forever to drain so I asked what happened and she said it was probably all that popcorn!!! 2 weeks went by and I went into her bathroom and almost died. There was something growing out of the sink!! So Brett went to work on taking apart the sink and really see what was going on. This is what we found. Thats right ...... shes a farmer.

Pre- school graduation

2011-06-12T07:50:00.000-07:00

Miss Lucy and Pais
Paisley's pre school was set straight from Heaven. She learned sooo much and she loved EVERYONE in the class. Not to mention that I was able to have about 5 hours a week to really get some good things done. Mrs. Andrea really loved all the kids and they really loved her. Paisley told me at her graduation "Mom I'm not sad because I still get to see Mrs. Andrea every sunday.... did you know she goes to our church"
Thank goodness we will still get our Mrs. Andrea time. Thanks mrs. andrea.

from left to right ( Jenna, ammon, john, cruel, lucy, Logan, cannon, and paisley)

There program was sooo cute. I wish I had my camera to record the whole thing. Paisley was sooo cute. She knew every song and surprise surprise she isn't shy about ... ANYTHING! She sang so loud and pretty.
Paisley knows her address, phone number, all the letters sounds, shapes, colors, opposites of actions, how to spell her name and write it, she knows a couple of numbers but she really doesn't want to learn them at all. She can count to thirty with me giving her the number 30! Has really started to love coloring inside the lines and reading books. We are so proud of you Paisley

Being Honest

2011-06-12T07:48:00.000-07:00

Well I'm behind........ way behind. I'm skipping Easter, trips up to utah, and our every day to day life events. Its to hard to go back so I'm deciding to go forward. It also doesn't help that my camera broke and he said it would cost 200 dollars to fix it. The camera was only 400 dollars and I hated how big it was. So we grabbed a new one and was are starting fresh. Fingers crossed that I will get some new posts up soon.

Zions

2011-06-03T06:57:00.000-07:00

Brett's residency tries to really have the residence stay close together. Every year they want us to do something fun together and this year we went to Zions. The best part is that we all got to go with dad. We got up there on a Friday (don't ask me which one, I'm soooo behind) set up camp and started hiking. It was sooo much fun. Brett went on a hard hike with all the residence and The kids and I hit a little hike with the other mom that came.

Night went pretty well. It never goes perfect but it was fun. Saturday we went to the pools hike and it was beautiful. Paisley walked the whole thing by herself and I was sooo proud of her.

This was a picture from Brett's hike on day 1. He said it was pretty scary at some spots.

Josh, Timboe, Eric, and Nate (not pictured is Keth, Roslin, and Brett)

Just wanted to show you what we dwelt with the whole time. They were everywhere. They were falling out of the trees and hitting us in the head. Millions of them all over and ground and in our stuff. GROSS

Up North

2011-05-04T08:07:00.001-07:00

After leaving Utah we headed up to Oregon to see the Hartley's. The night that we got in we headed to Sizzler to celebrate with everyone...... ITS WAS BRETTS BIRTHDAY!!! We sang to him and he loved it. 35 crazy people in one room. What else could you ask for.

Paisley with some cousins

Striker paisley and Brynlee

Yup there are a herd of us.

this is the only picture I took while we were there. Pathetic I know. Paisley was watching a movie and eating oreos. I went over and said hey pick up those oreos off grandma's couch. Her response. Mom its grandmas house and she loves me and she said I could do it later.
I'm just shaking my head!!!!!!!!!!

2011-05-04T07:46:00.000-07:00

Miss Liela was adopted about 6 months ago and was finally sealed to Matt and Krista March 26 and we were able to go. It was the most beautiful thing I've ever been apart of. She did a great job and the spirit was so strong. We sure love you miss Liela.

The weekend was full of fun times with cousins and grandpa and grandma. Diesel mostly ate like he normally does and paisley played played played.

One of my favorite things was getting to eat at chick-fil-lay??? Nor sure on the spelling but it was sooo tasty Dad looking so good on our way to the temple.

Someone hates hats.

Miss Jane and Paisley. She is such a good sport. By the end she is like get her away from me she bosses me around everywhere. We got a strong personality.

Most of the cousinsGrams and Diesel

I love this picture of Brett and Krista feeding both there babies. Time flies.Just wanted to put this house in. WE love this house. Someday huh

Field Trip

2011-05-04T07:35:00.000-07:00

I know I should watch him all the time but i needed to get ready for the field trip. Oh well at least the marker was washable.

Paisley and Mrs Andrea
Paisleys preschool class got to go to the shark with and boy did she love it. She really loved just being with all her friends but she also loved the animals.

This is how she was pretty much the whole time. Five steps ahead of everyone else. She would want the instructor to talk about the next thing way before he was done with the first part and she wanted to learn about EVERYTHING! Poor instructor did a good job though.

Pais and Logan

Both of Mrs Andrea's classes. Trust me there were alot of moms to.

Can anyone say PRINCESSESS

2011-05-04T07:15:00.000-07:00

pure excitment

Well its official.. I'm the worst blogger ever. I have so many things to post its out of control. Field trips, two trips to see family, friends, home projects, easter, and a trip to Zions! Wish me luck.
Now lets just try to finish Disney Land

Saturday morning we were able to eat with all the princesses. Paisley was so excited that she didn't eat anything. I can't blame her it was pretty amazing.

Pictures before we got inside

I said she wasn't hungry..... maybe it was all those oreos she ate

Aurora

little mermaid

snow white

Bell who was not very nice

Cinderella

Once that was all over Paisley was pretty tired. She spend most of the next couple of hours laying on her dad.

We decided to stop and watch a show and I'm so glad we did. It was Aladdin and we loved it. Will do it again.We were getting ready to head out when we saw this guy and paisley stopped us and said we had to take a picture for her buddy cannon.
It was such a wonderful vacation. We are so lucky.

Ready. Set. DISNEY

2011-04-07T16:17:00.000-07:00

Day 1- We ran right over to go on Peter Pan cause we heard it gets busy really fast. It was ok, not amazing but still its DISNEYLAND hello. Next we went from ride to ride just acting like school kids. alot of fun. ( Geppeto scared paisley to death, last visitor we talked to)

MOM MOM LOOK WHO IT IS!! BEST DAY EVER! She talked to her for a long time. We didn't have to wait forever but it was worth it cause Paisley tells everyone about she.

Dad road on most rides, Diesel and I get along really well.

Finding Nemo----- NOT my favorite.

Yes we paid way to much for that face. But she loved it more than anything else.

Its a small world after all......( your singing it aren't you)

The kids and I hit up a ride while dad did a big kid ride.

Fantasmic! Totally worth it

Night 1 was a long one but alot of fun. I felt so blessed to be there with all my family. Won't forget this day

Getting to Disney

2011-04-06T07:16:00.000-07:00

Its been forever.... I'm sorry again. I don't know why its so hard sometimes to just get it together. anyways.....
About 3 weeks ago we were able to go to Disneyland as a family and it was soooo much fun. The drive down was.... long. alot of "when will we be there" questions and diesel crying out of boredom. The first night we went to a hotel that we got off priceline and it was a three star but man was it gross. My husband immediately got on the phone and got us moved to a new place. CRAZY waking up and packing our bags to get to Disneyland by 7!!! Paisley was so excited and kept waking up and asking if it was time to go and that would wake up Diesel who would cry for about 10 minutes, long night. But we made it right on time in the morning and we were ready.
Wanted to show when both kids were happy in the car (pictures not taken at the same time) ha

Waiting to enter the gates

soo soo excited

They finally let us in and we hit the sights.

Our week

2011-03-10T07:37:00.001-08:00

I had a shower for my friend onTuesday and I really wanted to have some things done before then. I made this fold open bench monday while the kids were sleeping and this wreath I made with my friend Kata. Super cute huh?

These girls are my neighbors and The onr in the blue has a little girl that comes and play twice a week. (Chelsey and Cassidy)

These are my other good friends Amy and Kata. Amy lives right down the road and her two girls come to play alot and Kata's little boy we do a play group once a week.
I'm very lucky to have lots of good friends!!

Yes my life is changing. No more just turn on the TV to get something done really quick. Paisley will hold still but not little man. HES EVERYWHERE

We have been practicing some baseball in our backyard (paisley needs lots of help) but i love her. I don't know if Diesel loves being in the grass

She was determined to teach him how to roll the ball. She was very mad when I told her that it just wouldn't happen.
Well the week was alot of fun. Busy, sometimes stressful but mostly just fun being outside and enjoy our little family. We are heading to Disney land for the first time. Brett went when he was little and I've never been and neither have our kids. Should be exciting!! I'm sure there will be a picture overload when we get back. Have a great weekend.

pumpkin pancakes, nails and SUNSHINE

2011-03-05T14:54:00.000-08:00

WE busted out some pumpkin pancakes and I think that we found Diesels favorite food. He ate 2!

We have to chase everything down with some syrup right.

Our first go at painting our own nails. Pretty good I think.

Shes is really growing up on me.

Jealous????? two reason. 1- looks that cute in nothing but there cute little panties
2. Its the beginning of march and its 75 degrees.

Things went from a little fun to alot of fun. I cropped Lucy out, (didn't get permission) Funny girls who have alot of fun.

My Emmett trunk

2011-03-02T21:41:00.000-08:00

Pottery Barn's Emmett Trunk comes in at about $699!!! A little crazy for a storage BOX!!! but i fell in love with it. I went and looked at it in person and I just knew that I could make it and I would love it. I asked a website to help me but they took way to long so I came up with the plans by myself. TRUST ME its not prefect but my husband is happy so I'm happy.
Mine. It's 10 at night so the lighting in awful but i couldn't wait til morning. I don't have handles yet cause i want the perfect ones.

the stain is soooo pretty. Alot of sanding and staining, sanding and staining.

Total cost for me $85!

Weekend plans

2011-03-01T07:21:00.001-08:00

This last weekend we headed up to see our buds the Prince family. Its been FOREVER since we have been able to see them, due to Bretts crazy schedule. Friday brett had to take a test so we just hung out with the prince's, did a little shopping and then picked dad up. I never know how Brett will be after a test so I picked where we would eat at night and I was not in tune with Brett's stomach, so we headed to Five guys instead, SO GOOD! The weekend was just a fun relaxing time. Paisley totally over whelms there family but Abby is so nice to her and they plan so well. chase loves playing with paisley to, we teach him bad things to do. Sorry Danni. Mason is so handsome and loves that tex just lays by him and lets him pull all his hair out. Diesel crawling has started to really pick up and he pretty much eats everything he can find. The morning that we were leaving Diesels ear blow again which made for a crazy morning getting out of Vegas but it was well worth all the work. WE love these guys and hopefully we get to see them lots more.
No pictures, camera was in the car the whole time. SMART
ONly picture I have is of Diesel throwing up all over me right before we left. Notice that there is no milk right by the brown pillow...... thats because I was there .Fun fun

Hair cut

2011-03-01T07:15:00.001-08:00

Diesels hair is turning into a problem area. The baby hair really needed to go. Monday night we, as a family, cut diesels hair. He looks so cute. No more Grandpa hair.

This little junk holders are pretty in right now. Tried to by one at West elm and it was going to be 30 bucks for one. Little did they know Target had them in there dollar section decorated like Easter but HELLO spray paint changes everything. LOVE IT

Paisley has been playing with me alot lately. We played hide and seek and this is where i finally found her. Pretty smart little stink.

Diesel has no chance of avoiding glitter and dress up in this house. You can't really see his cat ears paisley added to his outfit the other day, he loved them!

Taaa DAAAA

2011-02-12T22:49:00.000-08:00

Well its finished. (minis covering the side screws) I love her bed and I'm hoping Paisley does to. She is sleeping in it right now but she went to bed in our bed so that the mattress company could deliver her mattress..... at 9:30 at night CRAZY! I built the frame instead of buying a metal frame and I'm sure glad I did.

I wish her room wasn't white in the pictures. The Bed is beautiful and the pictures don't do it justice.

ALL DONE! She got this new Bed Spread to when we went to Macy's. She really wanted a bed like mom. Soft sheets and a fun comforter. I can't decide if I like it better tucked in or

out? I think in once I cover those screws :)

Finally her wall. This was the first wall we painted in our house. We painted it the night we got our keys. I finished it yesterday. I'm hoping thats my longest project 8 1/2 months. Wow thats bad. If your interested in a bed let me know. Its alot of fun.

cookies and decor

2011-02-11T13:20:00.000-08:00

Pretty uneventful week. Dance, Pre-school, play dates, Oh a fun trip to Pottery barn with a friend, Brett working from 5-6:30, and Diesel still coughing and wheezing. The only thing that really changes things up for me is my quick projects. Yesterday I made this cute pillow. Took about 30 minutes and I love it. I will probably do one for Paisley room to, or maybe mine. Possibilities.

I finally got my shelf put up above my computer. I added my book wreath for now. I'm sure it will change ..... alot. (notice the chest on the computer. I'm going to make that,,,,, with no instructions. Let see how good I am.)

Got to throw this picture in. Lucy came over to Play with paisley and I had to run and grab something. Its amazing how you always leave your house around lunch time. While we were out the girls asked for mac and cheese. I loved the idea and we headed to Panera Bread. They put pink heart cookies right in front of us and you know we will buy them. Diesel got to enjoy Paisleys left overs. The car is destroyed.

ears, beds, and messes.

2011-02-08T17:47:00.000-08:00

This week started out with me making paisley's new bed. Its been along time coming and we are not quit finished but we are on our way. I have the head and foot board done and now I'm working on the frame. I didn't want a metal one. I think it looks pretty good. Still have to paint.
Diesel started the week by rupturing his ear drum. AWESOME. I didn't even know he had an ear infection. Poor kid.

Paisleys room needed to be painted and cleaned. All the white painting is done and for the most part her room is cleaned. Next post will be her room all done.

I'm excited to make her a bed but that means the quilt I made for her will have to be put up. Sad day. My first quilt.

Hiking

2011-02-08T17:31:00.001-08:00

Saturday we headed up to Red Rock for some hiking. We were going to go up with some friends but baseball try-outs come up and so Brett and I headed up for a mini date. (Thanks Kada for watching the kids) We were going to do a hike we had already done but as I looked through our hiking book I found a hike that looked like fun. After a long, unkept, windy road, we had to stop and just hike the mountain infront of us. (we never made it to the most beautiful hike in the book, so the book says) But the hike we did was lots of fun. A little dangerous but it was all worth it to spend some time with my husband. Love ya babe.

My billy goat husband thinks he can do anything (normally he can) but this time the mountain won. Sorry babe.

This was our way down the mountain. It was beautiful . Lots of fun.

It's..................

2011-02-03T20:24:00.000-08:00

DIESEL, WATCH OUT I'm moving. Ready

set

g..... almost

Just found this picture of paisley about the same age as Diesel, They look sooo different.

Something new

2011-02-03T20:13:00.000-08:00

This week was full of new things. Dad being home alittle more! That's the very best thing. We have missed dad alot these last couple of months. He still works from 5 til 6:30 but he gets the weekends off! AAAAAHHHHH SO excited.

We got a fish. I don't think it will last.

Best Friendship is forming. That's probably one of the happiest things to a mother. I hope they stay this way forever.Mom is busy making things still. She made two nightstands (for some reason it looks not level but it is, I have a tool for that) :) I'm on to making Paisley a Twin bed! Wait for it!

We had a great week. Paisley and I are getting along alot better. Diesel is still coughing and wheezing but we are going to a Peds ENT on Valentines day and they will scope him and figure out what is going on. Brett is getting settled in at Sunrise Hospital working with children and me....... I'm happy. Really Happy.

WOOD!

2011-01-29T12:29:00.000-08:00

THIS IS OUR PROBLEM AREA

And this is my solution. Paisley has alot of little toys for her sandbox. It sends her dad over the moon when our backyard is a big mess. I wanted a toy box for inside our house, but I came across this one first. Really easy to make and I loved doing it. Total Cost $50. Worth IT

Sleep Study

2011-01-29T12:24:00.000-08:00

When we arrived home at 3:30 in the morning after our sleep study was over. I tried to explain to my husband how annoying it all was and how Diesel hated it and I thought I would get a night off. I rented Glee and I had a word search and I was just planning for a night off.

Get there
Get Diesel all wired up
Lady starts walking out
I asked where I could go to sleep
Right with Diesel
Right NOW
Early night

AWFUL
I wanted to really try to have you all understand how bad it was..... Then Diesel wake up. This Hair and Face say it all.

DIESEL..... Paisley

2011-01-26T10:40:00.001-08:00

For some reason I don't believe this will be the last time I help this boy get out of a bad spot.

I was outside for like 5 minutes and Paisley ate 6 reeces cups. Now she can't have candy for 6 days. She is doing well so far. WE ARE ADDICTED TO CANDY.

Just hanging out

2011-01-26T10:32:00.000-08:00

Well Nothing new happening at the Johnson's. I've been busy making a storage box and making treats. Paisley has been busy helping mom and working on her makeup and different outfits. Diesel has been sick for about 6 months and we are having a hard time find out whats wrong with him. We have been so tonz of doctors and everyone says something different. Thursday night we will be going and getting a sleep study done to see if his cough and wheeze is affectiving his sleep because he sleep all day long. After that we will be seeing an ENT since its not all reflects or anything else people have told me that it is. Keep him in your prayers please.

Hummy cinnamon rolls.Paisley after she ate 2

Paisley after eating a Hi Hat Cupcake

Best buddies. I can't believe there that big and both mine.

Yes she is mine. I don't know where the love for cloths and makeup are coming from but she sure looks good done it.
Brett has been busy like always. We are sure excited to get to see him on the weekends again. Its been almost 4 months of busy days but it will be getting alot better soon. We are hanging in there.

Mccall

2011-01-26T10:04:00.001-08:00

After Christmas Paisley, Diesel and I headed up to Oregon to spend time with the fam. Brett got to join us a couple of days later. We headed up to McCall soon after arriving to Boise and We had soo much fun. EVERYONE WAS THERE!!! and it was alot of fun. We rode snowmobiles, ate and ate, played cards, puzzles, went swimming and just had a great time. New years eve night we played some minute to win it games and it was soo funny. I made my mom and dad face off in the spinning toilet paper game and my mother looks like she is totally going to pass out. I have a video and I will keep it forever. SOO FUNNY! Thanks mom and dad.
My Brother Michael, Erin's Brother, My brother Chad and Barry
My mother will kill me for using this picture
My dad handled it ok
The kids were getting really bored. Who knew you could just give them cups and instant fun.

Regan and I

WE had to use snowmobiles to pull the kids. The snow was so deep.

Easton and Chad

Jacey and Britian

Kellen, Ami, and Paisley
Swimming at the rec center. London, Amity, Paisley, and Brynlee
I stole these last pictures from Julie. I was having way to much fun to be taking pictures. The rest of the trip was just alot of fun. It was all over way to soon.
Thanks Hartley's

CHRISTMAS IS OVER!!!

2011-01-21T15:41:00.000-08:00

Christmas has come and gone. The decorations have been put away ( thanks Brett) and yet for a whole month I haven't been able to find ten minutes to write about it. WHATS MY PROBLEM!
Brett was able to spend all Christmas day at home with us and it was wonderful. Paisley loved all her presents and was really excited about her brothers things as well. Santa brought paisley a wonderful doll house and a makeup Box.
My husband said santa must be real because who would buy a three year old all that makeup!!!!!! he is totally right.

She liked the Doll house but WE LOVED THE MAKEUP BOX!!!!
Give me a break its morning
Paisley wants Diesel to hold all this things.

Probably only her 5th time playing with this.

And then it was time for Grandma Connies Present. .............................

Craftin stuff. ALOT OF IT
Glitter
She was so excited. WE love to craft. Lets just say our house has a nice glitter look all over it.WE hung out at home for awhile and then headed over to our friends house for dinner and a movie. We saw Tangled for the third time. Dont feel bad for us, WE love that movie. Then we tried to grab dinner. Guess what NOTHING is open. We hit Carl's Junior drive throw. It was a good day.

2010-12-26T21:18:00.000-08:00

For those of you out there wondering how our Second child is doing... Hes great. He is a wonderful little man. He smiles all day long and really loves his sister. You might look at this blog and wonder what we do with him as we are busy with dance, movies and traveling. Don't worry he is right there with us. He eats 3 times a night, rolls like crazy, loves to scream at his sister and pull her hair. Loves bath time. You better believe that when that water starts his sister is coming in to. The funniest part is when Diesel pees all over her and she gets right in his face and reminds him that its not ok to do that and he better not do that again, Diesel just smiles. We are currently working on solid food. He loves it way more than formula. This child drinks alimentum, aka liquid gold. That stuff is soooo expensive! But it seems to help a little bit. I sure love having him around while paisley is busy, I think that we are best buddies.

P.S. Beware of his when hes hungry... he loves to suck on FACES!!!!

Lighting up the night

2010-12-26T21:08:00.000-08:00

We headed out last sunday to look at some AMAZING christmas lights. It took awhile to get there but Paisley said it was totally worth it.

A shot of the little street as we drove away.

Another night we headed out to see some lights Paisley had been a little challenging and so when she asked if she could ride her horse to see the lights I said sure, go ahead and try that. She road the horse about 2 block while we dorve behind her. I laughed by butt off. It didn't take long for her to learn that it wasn't the best idea.

For Nate The Great

2010-12-26T08:43:00.001-08:00

We were driving to Home Depot to pick up a paint brush when I spotted something out of my eyes. I think its some sort of owl. I had to take some pictures to show to my Bird loving friend. So for everyone else just keep scrolling down, these are just for nate.

We went back the next day and he was still there.

Gettin our dance on.

2010-12-26T08:22:00.001-08:00

Well our first recital has come and gone. It was really cute. Paisley really did an amazing job. I wish that I could get the video to work because you would see that she was on her toes the whole time and that she kept everything together. AMAZING. We weren't sure if dad was going to be able to come so we brought Lucy. Dad ended up making it so paisley got 3 #1 fans.

Her dad got her a rose. She loved it a lot....... It died really fast.

Tangled take 2

2010-12-26T08:19:00.000-08:00

For Lucy's Birthday Paisley really wanted to take her to the movies. They had such a wonderful time. The girls were so good. It was a wonderful time and we will do it again.

Work Party

2010-12-20T21:53:00.000-08:00

I'm a true believer in living in every moment..... believe in it but its hard to do sometimes. I try really hard to enjoy each stage of this crazy life we are on and the best way I have found to do that is go to things even when you don't want to. I don't love work parties but I've found when I see my husband with his work buddies I get to know them and then my husband and I have things to talk about and I understand him more. There not always my favorite but it makes life memorable.

This years Christmas party was alot of fun. Dr. Crawford and his wife put so much work into everything and it was really fun.

Paisley and her dad crafting together.
Dr. Crawford reading a Christmas story that Paisley loved.
Mrs. Crawford who paisley LOVES!!! If she couldn't find her she would come and ask me where she was. When I would tell her to leave her alone she would just look at me and go ask someone else. LOVES HER

With all the fun activities going on it let Brett and I socialize and just relax. It was sure nice! THANKS FMR!

Gearing up for the holidays

2010-12-20T21:29:00.000-08:00

When we got back into town it was really time to start getting ready for the holidays. We headed to Bass Pro Shop to look at ornaments, gifts, and yes Santa was there. Funniest story. As Diesel and I were waiting in line for Paisley to see Santa again, remember that we talked to him in Vernal, Paisley and her dad were exploring around the store. After about 20 minutes they came back and Paisley asked what we were doing. I told her we were waiting for santa, which she says. "Mom I have already talked to him, I don't need to again" Smart little cookie

2010 Paisley ornament Diesel

Mine

And yes Brett's

Look at that beautiful tree ( which is fake and my husband HATES)

I told her father and he had to let Paisley help, and when i meant help I meant put things where ever she wanted and to leave her alone about it. Well EVERY ornament that she put up she wore it was hers and she wanted them all by eachother......

Poor branches I think its going to be a great Christmas!

Heading North

2010-12-20T21:04:00.000-08:00

Well it snowed! and it snowed and snowed. I can never remember it snowing before Christmas and it was snowing like a couple days after Thanksgiving.... Crazy
Rocky using the tractors to shovel the snow. So Country

We decided to hit the snow hard. Snowmobiles and Tractors

Paisley got to spend some quality time with Brynlee. She really really misses her. WE got to spend a few other times with her as well and it was just not enough.

The kids had alot of fun in the snow. Easton made a tunnel and all the kids sledded behind the tractor and then Micheal brought up the snowmobile and the went down the mountain. Earlier we were up at Rock and Julies going down that hill. I didn't bring anything to wear but Julie hooked me up. We had a wonderful time at there house. Such a wonderful time I decided that it would be my last time out in the snow for the day.
during the snow day Diesel was screaming and wanting to do something big.... I think he picked something toooo big.

There are so many more girls in this family but man we are making a come back with the last four.
We really missed having Dad up there with us. He had to go back to crappy work. We are excited to head up at Christmas and see everyone.

more of vernal.

2010-12-13T20:25:00.000-08:00

Diesel explored some more food groups......... candy

Paisley doing the dishes.

Best friends. Tex is totally heart broken every time we leave.

Thank you Curious George!!!!! Everyday when we watch that show she wants to do everything that they do. That day they were making compost and finding worms. She was out there for along time and it was only 15 degrees. Good thing grandma doesn't mind.

I'm so far behind

2010-12-13T07:43:00.000-08:00

Well I'm way way behind. I have to make a confession.... I get so mad at everyone when they don't update all the time and I'm like the worst one. I'm so sorry everybody.

Well this Thanksgiving Brett took some time off and we went up to Vernal to see the family. It was soooo nice. We have really missed seeing everyone. Grandma WEnda was able to come out and see everyone as well. This is Leila, Matt and Krista's new addition. She is so cute.

Vernal Days.
I'm not always the biggest fan of vernal but I have to give them props, Holly days was alot of fun. they had face paint, ice carving, magic show, rides, tree decorating contest, free hot chocolate, churrios, and cotton candy. and sooooo much more. It was so much fun.

Cute story. WE told paisley that she had to tell santa what she wanted for christmas. During the parade he drove by and paisley started to scream. "Mom I didn't get to tell him what I wanted" SOOO funny. She got to tell him everything after the parade.

Oh grandma connie. She was freezing.

Taking a break from the cold and playing at grandmas. We couldn't touch her face all day because we would ruin her face paint.

YES a camel.

Polar express ride.

we were the VERY first ones. totally paisley

Cute idea. They froze some things and had the kids break them out.

She got a dollar.
Holly days and Vernal days were so much fun. BUT it was more fun just being with family. we are so lucky to have such a wonderful family. We love them all and sure miss them.

Our week

2010-11-04T20:32:00.000-07:00

( Lucy is way bigger than us but not as bad as it looks, we are on the down slop)

We will start off with last weekend. WE headed up to meet dad at Mt. Charleston. He went with Lucy's Dad hiking. They had alot of fun and I think this could happen alot more. We headed up around noon to meet them and have fun. THERE WAS SNOW!!!!! Crazy. It was so cold and the kids didn't love it...... hey I didn't love it , it was freezing. That didn't last long, then we headed down and went to the park to let the girls play alittle more.
Sunday we went to church and then to a friends house for Halloween. Then we hit the pavement. In just our neighborhood there were like 200 kids. It was so much fun. It was my first time doing the real trick R treating and I loved it. It was a great weekend.

Paisley doesn't like peas so went I cook with them she asks me to take all of them out. I thought that I got all of them but they were cooked with rigatoni noodles and those hide them pretty well. She went through each noodle. We wouldn't want her to eat one of those nasty things.

This weeks project. I LOVE THIS WREATH!!!! So cheap and so cute. I made two and plan on giving it for a wedding gift. I hope they like it.

More Parties

2010-10-31T16:46:00.000-07:00

Sydney and Paisely
Paisley told me that she is her Best Neighbor. HAHA So cute.

Aden, Sydney and Paisley

Friday night we were invited to a party that we got to dress up for. I saw on Martha Stewart how to make skeleton faces. We only had 30 minutes to get everyone dressed and I think we did pretty good. Paisley didn't want to be Cleopatra again so we settled for a ballerina. They played an adult musical chairs. My husband wasn't around when we started and when he came over he asked where I was. Everyone said that I was playing a game and he said. well she will win. They all laughed and he said no, I'm serious she will win. ....... I won. But I didn't get all competitive. Paisley came over to play with me and I think the DJ fell in love with us and helped us win. Thanks

Natalie, Paisley and Janson
Earlier that day we went to Dad's work for a little walk around parade for the kids. They were all so cute and it was good seeing everyone.

Trunk R Treat

2010-10-31T16:38:00.000-07:00

No matter where you live........ There is always a Trunk R treat. How sad would it be to be LDS and move to a new town that doesn't do that. I don't even want to think about it.

Anyways we headed over to the church at 6 with a crock pot of chili and a bowl of candy. We were really hoping that everything would get started right away and then we could head down to our friends house in henderson for a party....... its church people.... 6:45 finally came around and the party began. There were millions of children and we had so much fun. The best costume was a bunch of girls all dressed up like crayons and went around together, it was really good. Paisley and I went around to all the cars, " Trunk R treat" followed by a loud "thank you" she was so cute. Made me very proud of her for using her manners.

The two girls in the cowgirl outfits come over once a week and we go over there once to. They sure love each other. Oldest- Ava Youngest - lizzie

There was a boy with a big sumo costume and paisley really wanted to touch him.

Dad and Diesel manning the car.
She was so dirty. WE had to shower with that hair and the dirt was everywhere. There is all this black stuff on the ground here in Vegas and Paisley picked most of it up with her dress.

Paisley's Parade

2010-10-31T15:57:00.000-07:00

Thursday October 28,2010

Paisley, Mrs. Andrea and Miss Lucy

Lucy is our favorite preschool friend. She talks about her all the time. We have now started to hang out with Lucy outside of school and she told me that made her really happy.

Yup thats Paisley . I've got 7 picture and she is in a different pose in all of them, everyone else...... still.

Boy she was excited to be the line leader for such a big event

He was such a good boy for me. He just layed there on the grass while I tried to capture everything for dad
Look at those beautiful blue eyes. My children have the prettiest eyes. Paisley asks me if I feel left out. I don't think she thought of that on her own because her dad asks me the same questions.

The Gardens

2010-10-31T15:49:00.000-07:00

Wednesday night we needed to get out of the house. The power went out at the base so dad got to come home early. It was nice to see him. We wanted to go to the strip and see the gardens. They weren't quit as amazing as normal but they were cool. Paisley really missed the talking trees, someone controls it and it would just talk and talk to paisley.

See that pumpkin, 849 pounds! There was one over 1,000. Seriously I'm feeling like that more and more. I'm eating EVERYTHING !!!

Diesel just blow bubbles all day. He lovessssssssss blowing bubbles.
It was so nice being with brett.
Just a side note Diesel now weighs 14 p. 7 o. thats a pound in a week. He had the stomach flu and croup. He is growing like crazy and rolling all over the place. He gets stuck all day. so cute.

It's a PArty

2010-10-27T10:11:00.000-07:00

Lately I've been hearing noises out my front door at night. I've been trying to catch whoever was out there but they are so quick. After many nights not being able to sleep I thought of a way to solve all my problems.

The Bug Doc

Party Over.

( we had him come spray again because I was still seeing some bugs around our house. Never thought that after one night this many innocent lives would be killed) SUCKERS!

Boy does she love her craften

2010-10-24T20:09:00.001-07:00

I've been trying some new things lately. My friend has these way cute hand towels and I just had to make them. Very easy and cheap. cute gift huh....? I've also been into make things really home made. I made chicken noodle soup. Cooked the whole chicken with spices and a million ingredients and it took hours and I loved making it but... my moms is better. Then I wanted to make short ribs so I found a martha stewart recipe. It smelled great, looked great, very tender, but not much flavor. OH well. it was alot of fun doing it.

Paisley and Diesel in October

2010-10-24T16:37:00.001-07:00

When we moved to Vegas we really wanted to give paisley a backyard so that she would play by herself a little. Until now she would never play by herself for more than.... 5 minutes. We did a very generic backyard and a good but little swing set. Our neighbors moved in and did a beautiful backyard. Then yesterday afternoon I went out side and this was there. A huge swing set put together by a professional. Now there little boy rings his bell on his way better swing set and tells paisley to come out and play. They play for hours with each other. The funny thing is that they have never meet outside of the backyard and they have never actually touched or anything. They just talk all day over the fence. How cute.

Max and Ruby every morning and some chocolate milk. Now we have to add Diesel sitting by her.

I like the bouncer... I just don't really fit in it. Thank goodness for dads BIG books

YA whenever I think I'm having a hard day I need to really think about Tex and everything he puts up with.

she loves to shave with her dad. So cute

When your kids act different,,,, believe them. She just wanted to lay down on the floor. Didn't feel good. one hour later she woke up and came out. Throw up all over Brett, Her room and then our bed. Believe them.

Paisley Pumpkin. She loved cleaning it out.

IT'S TIME.....

2010-10-24T16:18:00.001-07:00

October 10,2010 we headed up to Oregon to Bless our little man. It was so wonderful being able to go up and do the blessing there. It was harvest time and my family wouldn't be able to come to Vegas. Brett's family was so nice and said they would make the trip up there as well. There were many men in the circle and I was so proud of my husband. When he gave my daughter her blessing he said over and over that she needed to love the gospel and she truly does. I was kindof mad that he didn't say anything about us being good friends or listen to your mother ....... well we all know that she loves church... I MEAN LOVES church and our relationship...... is great:)

It was nice being able to stay at my mom and dads house and just hang out with everyone. Normally we have to head out at like 4 to get to the airport but we didn't have to fly home til Monday morning which was nice.

This freezer opened about 100 times. NO JOKE! with 21 kids..... ice cream and Popsicle everywhere

Paisley- Mom I just love all my best friends
Me- oh ya , you love your cousins.
Paisley- No mom there my best friends.

That's Special. I hope that I'm a good mom and always let her be best friends with her cousins

NOt a good choice

2010-09-28T17:27:00.000-07:00

Today Paisley and I were working in the garage and our neighbor and friend came over to say hi. Paisley was getting very sick of helping me so she decided to head in the house. Normally I would check on her often to make sure our house isn't totally destroyed but today I decided that she could be on her own for 10 minutes. Come on now she is and very grown up 3 year old. Finally I thought it was time to call her out. She came right out and was very happy. LOOK MOM!!! All by her self.

Diesel sure thinks his sister is silly

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2010-09-17T15:44:00.001-07:00

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No dad, No camera

2010-09-16T08:20:00.000-07:00

Well these last couple of days have been busy but we have been missing something..... DAD! He worked til 8 on tuesday night and 10 last night. He goes to work at 4:45. I don't know how he is doing it, I'm just watching the children by myself and I'm dying. He works so hard for us and I'm very proud of him.
This last weekend we just hung out together as a family. Watched some football, checked a few things off our list and just had agreat time hanging out. Sunday was pretty much like any other sunday, except that we said the prayers and church. After Brett said that opening prayer Paisley looks at me and says " Mom that was a great prayer" how sweet.

I would like everyone to meet Diesel.... its been so long since i've posted anything about him or any pictures. He is sooo cute. The picture doesn't do him justice, besides i took it with my phone, I call this stage "I'm trying to catch up with my head" He does have some great hair you just can't see it. He smiles all day, talks talks talk, cries ALOT. Last night he made dinner with me because he was crying so much so i strapped him to my chest. He loves his sister and she loves him a couple times a day. The other times she wants him to sleep so we can play ( but then she always wakes him up after a couple of minutes) She loves to hold him and shove his pacifier so hard in his mouth. She really helps me a lot. I'm proud of her, she is getting so much better! THANK GOODNESS!
As for me, i've been working like crazy on Relief Society projects. I hope everything turns out and that people like the stuff. Its really been alot of work. Working on our budget that I totally didn't do right at first and getting depressed that I couldn't have money every month. did my budget yesterday and we have 15 dollars for the rest of the month.!!!! I really need to figure this out! I've been missing my husband alot. I love talking to him at night , even though I can tell hes dying to go to bed.
Overall we are doing great at our house. Every excited to get dad home and to have a good weekend. He works all week like this though so we might not see him AT ALL!

First day of SCHOOL

2010-09-08T06:37:00.000-07:00

Well school has finally arrived and it went pretty much just like I thought it would. Paisley got all ready three times. She was so excited that she wanted to go 5 hours before school, it was a long morning. When we finally got there she just ran right in, no look backs and no tears. what a big girl. Diesel and I just sat at home working on little projects, he loved the quiet house. finally 3:15 came around and I was excited to go grab her. she came running out with a big smile on her face. After hugs and kisses I got her in the car and we were off.
Me- "Paisley how was your very first day of school"
Paisley- "Hum.... It was so special.....and I don't want to talk about."

WHAT !!! I'm paying lots of money for that school and I want to know everything that you do.... thats what I thought. I tried a few more questions but she was pretty quiet about it. I know she loved it but special things stay special with paisley.

SAturday morning project

2010-08-28T11:24:00.000-07:00

Well this morning Brett took Paisley up to go hiking and I got busy on a saturday project. I saw this on a website and I fell in love with it. I think it looks pretty amazing . I'm pleased with myself.

Project

2010-08-25T20:35:00.000-07:00

My two day project. This blanket was alot of fun but alot of work to. I loved how it turned out. Its really soft to. I hope Diesel loves it.

Sleeping around here hasn't been great. Diesel wants to be awake after 4 in the morning, Paisley comes in about 3 times a night and wants to be up at 6. I hope to sleep ALL DAY!!!!

OUr week.

2010-08-25T20:21:00.000-07:00

Sunday after church. He was so tired and just fell right to sleep with his dad..... but no pictures please.WOWOWOWOWWOw this never happens. She was watching a movie and just fell asleep. IT scared her when she woke up. So funny.

Growing Up

First bath with Dad and Paisley

Before church. He just loves his sister.

We have been having a great week. Playing with a ton of friends and trying to stay inside. I'm been busy working on a blanket and pillows. always something.

THe G.Y.M

2010-08-20T07:46:00.000-07:00

Last night we headed out to look at some cars. We are in need of replacing Brett's beast and we are having a really hard time deciding what to do. We were really hoping a couple of cars would work out and they were totally not what we thought. I could tell my husband was just frustrated... plus it was time to eat. As we were pulling in to eat I said to my husband " when we get home you should go to the gym" (that's what i tell him to do when he is all frustrated) A little voice from the back says " Ya Dad lets go to the G Y M " totally spells it out. Before you think she is a genius we have to spell it out because she always wants to go to the gym and sometimes we don't want to go and then she gets so mad. I guess that's over, she figured it out. Brett and I just started laughing and she thought it was so funny so she started saying G Y M over and over and over. WE had to make her stop. Funny girl.

something smells funny

2010-08-18T16:32:00.000-07:00

(strikers mad, he wants to be in the middle)

After dad left everything shifted over to the fair. I love the fair. When I took my husband for the first time he just looked at me and said "why." It's old school, super dirty, and FUN FUN FUN. I'm all about traditions and I went to that fair all the time and I just love it. It would brake up heart if I couldn't go. It was hard only going for 1 day.... it was even harder because they took away my favorite donut shop. I was planning on some major weight gain. I LOVE THEM.

I'm hoping that when Paisley is alittle older she will be able to go up in the summer and take care of and show live stock, there is something to be said when you can take care of an animal like that. I sure miss being up there with family, seeing my little girl with all her cousins, I can't wait for Heaven!

It was super hot up there and Diesel didn't love the fair half as much as paisley. He is hot blooded.
Markie (my cousin) getting an award for showmanship.

My Dad and Rhett

Allie- pissed , her sister beat her

Gavin who won 1st in his class and first in 4 h and then second in overall. His pig also was grand champion. most pigs sell at around 5 dollars, he got 13 dollars. GO GAVIN

Regan - so grown up
sailor lee
Jacie
Madi
All the girls just wanted to walk around by themselves. The youngest ones did and they were lost for about 20 minutes. Don't worry they were in the air conditioning building getting free samples. I think the oldest kid was 5 and there were 5 of them. People didn't think twice about it, small town.

I can't believe its over. Can't wait til next year.

Oh what a life

2010-08-17T06:28:00.000-07:00

It was so much fun being able to go up to Oregon for the weekend. Paisley was in heaven playing with all her cousins. I got so much needed help with Paisley from my mom and then Brett got up there thursday and it was so nice having to myself. saturday night before Brett went home we were able to hang out with my parents. We always have the best time being with them. We went out to dinner and then headed to the Caldwell fair. Paisley loved riding all the rides and being with Grandma and Grandpa, she is so spoiled.

Waitin for a ride

Grandpa is so nice. He shows Paisley everything.

This goat really reminds me of myself. I love to eat so much that I will eat anything. I'm growing by the minute. I thought you lost weight after you have a baby. I'm doing something wrong.

WE missed it

2010-08-12T10:17:00.000-07:00

we woke up and left our house and 6 o'clock for a 7:30 flight. We made it there at 6:30 and the lines weren't bad at all. Made it up stairs to the security and everything went bad. Right when we got there they moved 20 people into my lane and that was the only lane I could go into. Then they inspected paisleys lego camera for 10 minutes and ran everything though the machine again and just talked and talked about it. Finally we make it throw and we have 15 minutes til the plane leaves us. We are running all over and find out our gate is FOREVER away and my daughter was sooooo tired and didn't want to run fast at all. We make it to the gate with 5 minutes and they said they closed the gate and wouldn't open it. We watched that plane for 10 minutes just sit there while we tried to find another way to get to grandmas. There was a plane leaving in an hour and it would get us there at 4 with a few stops. Our first stop was LA, then San Jose, then Reno, then Boise. 2 children, 3 bags, a car seat and no help. Thank goodness we all took some naps. But like Paisley says,"its ok mom we will be to grandmas soon" we would do anything to get to grandmas

MY Brand New bike

2010-08-12T10:14:00.000-07:00

Paisley's present was waiting for her when we got home. Her words were. MY BRAND NEW BIKE! she was very very excited. She loved riding it around. It took a little practice but she rides like a champ now.

Diesel is not so excited to sit out in the hot sun to watch his sister. Sucks being the second child

Reunion

2010-07-27T08:53:00.000-07:00

Oh what a reunion. We had such a wonderful this weekend up in Cedar at Aunt Debs and Uncle Jims cabin. Paisley, Diesel and I headed up thursday morning and Dad came up Friday night. Paisley played and played with all her cousins. This beautiful picture she made was on craft day. And she crafted for 6 hours and I'm not kidding. She loved being all on her own and making a big mess. Grandma came out to check on her and she said" go away grandma I'm doing a wonderful job" thats my girl

I'm not sure who started it but everyone wanted a stash before the day was over.

Cindy doing jell toes. What a girly girl.

On a flower walk.

our whole body pretty much looked like this.

So much for that shirt

My HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Diesel just hanging back listening to all the excitement.Opening grandma's present

Miss Madi wanted to help and be around PaisleyLater in the day we went to a man made lake and had a great time getting all messy

Diesel and Mom. We just hang out alot.
Saturday night we had a game night. It was so much fun and Dad cleaned out. He won the arm wrestle contest, marshmellow contest (24 to be exact) and the crab walk. I didn't get any picture nor did I get to watch much cause little man was eating and he wasn't doing so well over the weekend with eating. Krista and Anna did such a wonderful job with the reunion, Thanks Girls

Prince's in town

2010-07-27T08:04:00.000-07:00

It was such a wonderful weekend. Our good friends Ashton, Dani, Abby, and Chase came down to meet Diesel for the first time. They got down here Saturday morning and we decided to head to the childrens discovery center to let the kids go at it. After hours or playing we headed to eat and boy was dinner GREAT! The kids weren't awful either which always helps.We came home and put the kids to sleep and played Ticket to ride (best game ever!) We were able to just hang out on sunday and it was just wonderful. We really missed having these guys be so close. Thanks for coming.

Biggest bubble EVER!

Abby playing dress up

Paisley tried on EVERY OUTFIT. We were here for along time.

Oh the Smiths store. She played and played in this little store. Brett and I had to trade off lots of times.

checking out daniworking on a car with dad

sparkle shoes rom under a car. what a sightChase and Paisley singing some songs
Diesel when we got there

20 minutes later.Before they left Abby and Paisley played hair. I KNOW abby didn't do this (Hair spray)

Thursday the 22nd our dear friends found out that there little man Chase has Leukemia. They have been up in salt Lake ever since. I know there world has been turned upside down. Its crazy that they were just here and everything was fine and now everything is so different. WE are praying for you guys like crazy and can't wait to see you guys.

Friday the 16th

2010-07-16T17:58:00.000-07:00

Well....... being a mother of two is hard. Finding time for both children, your home, your husband and yourself is not easy. we just found out our little girl has bladder infection again so thats been awful. I'm glad she has something though because she has been awful lately.
after a morning of fights over watching tv, eating junk, and not taking a nap, she walks out looking like this. She cut her hair. her hair in front was bothering her so she took care of it.

pray for us! i need it

SHES GONE....... SHE CAME BACK

2010-07-16T17:39:00.000-07:00

A Note from Diesel
This Tuesday my sister got to down to Henderson and play with Leila since she came over last week. It was kindof nice to have the house be a little quiet. I even got to take a nap without being woken up a couple of times. Don't get me wrong, I missed my sister like crazy, but it was a nice break.

My sister and I as soon as she got home.

2 minutes after she got home

30 minutes.
What am I getting myself into.