A well needed update!

So I've been told I need to update the blog! Here we go...First off, I do have to say, I have been lazy about this!!! I've been so busy with the kids, church, and work, I haven't had much time to sit at the computer! Then, of course, when I want to, my computer acts up and shuts down on me several times in one sitting! So that's my lame excuse!
We went to my parents' home in Hurricane (by St. George) for the first few days of our Thanksgiving break and then up to Milford to Josh's parents' home for the last few days of the break. We had a good time and loved being able spend time with family and just relax! We could stay up late if we wanted, sleep in (if the kids were willing!), exercise at 8 am instead of 5:30 am! We visited, played games, watched movies, played basketball, and of course, ate lots of delicious food! I told my mom when we walked into her house on Wednesday evening that we just walked into food heaven! She had this beautiful spread just waiting for all of us to dive in and that was only the beginning! Well, with so much to be thankful for in our lives, we are thankful we are happy and healthy. We are thankful for this beautiful earth and our God who created it and everything for all of us. And of course, we are indeed thankful for our wonderful families and amazing friends!
We didn't take many pictures over the break (nothing new - we always bring the camera, but using it is a different story!) but here are a few of the kids at the park in Milford. Jake and David were playing football with cousin Austin, Josh, and Uncle Jeep. Amber was playing with the girls, mostly on the swings and playground. And Luke, well he was everywhere and I happen to catch a photo of him on the swings!
I'll TRY to be better at this!

David lost another tooth on Friday! Now he's singing..."All I Want For Christmas..."

Happy Birthday David!

I was so lucky to steal a moment to get a shot with the birthday boy himself!

He wanted to play football all night long with his new football getup!

David finally turned 6 yesterday! We weren't sure if the day was ever going to come! We have decided to give our kids the choice to have a friend party or a family party for their birthdays. So Davey being the brilliant little man that he is, he chose to have a family party! He knows how to play it right. You have a family party and you have more fun! Bless his little soul! He knows also how to save his mama a lot stress! So Dave Dog chose to go rock climbing, go to see High School Musical 3 and go to Chuck- a -rama for dinner on Saturday night! Rock climbing was fun for Davey and Jake, Amber was a little unsure of it. And Luke, well, he played basketball the entire time we were there. Dick's Sporting Goods in SLC has a huge 75 ft. climbing wall inside and the kids have been begging to go! So off we went. David got to about 25 ft. and got a little nervous, Jake got to 60 ft. and just wasn't quite sure what to do next, and then Amber got to 40ft and said that was enough! Jake and David are ready to go next time they said! This first time was a good test run.

After some climbing, we went to see HSM 3. For HSM fans, I think this third one blew the other two out of the water!! David and the kids had to agree. Of course it was cheesy and silly, but that's what the kids loved! Best of all, it was rated G and I believe it stuck to it. After the movie, we were so hungry so Chuck-a-rama was the place to go! Good choice Davey! He loves it because he can serve his own plates, getting what he wants, of course, and then at the end, he does the ice cream machine- by himself!!! What a cutie!
Then, Sunday being his official birthday, which he helped everyone know about, was filled with our normal family traditions...a big breakfast of choice, lots of decorations, lots of anticipation for gifts, lots of excitement, dinner of choice, followed with cake of choice and the awful long wait for gifts!
As seen above, he got a Broncos football uniform, including helmet, outfit, football and tennis shoes that are Broncos colors! All because he is a loyal fan and that's what he wants to be for Halloween! Love birthdays by Halloween!!!
Star Wars Legos for the Game Cube!! Wooo!! Hoooo!!! So excited!
Yummy cheesecake to top it all off!!

Proofreading!

Okay, I just looked at my blog after I made my last post. Did someone say proofread or edit or SOMETHING??? Please excuse the errors!

Football!!!

Jake is really loving his first year of flag football! He can't wait till next year because then he's eligible to play tackle! You have to be 8, and he can't wait!! For now he is having a blast and gets so excited about each practice and game. These pictures are of his last regular season game which was just on Sat, the 18th. This week is playoffs. His team is doing good and so they are expected to do okay in the playoffs. So fun!

Here he is, so proud of the flag he pulled for the first down of the game!

This was an awesome play! The other team threw a beautiful pass to their player and Jake was right there for the interception! It was perfect! He then ran in it for a touchdown! The ended up winning the game 46 -18! Go Colts!

I've been tagged!

Here's my photo from being tagged! Becky Thompson tagged me and I'm tagging whomever wants to do this is, and of course, anyone is more than welcome!! Hmmm, I'm thinking Steph, Nisha, Marlo, Drew, anyone else? Just post your fourth picture from your fourth picture folder. Bec, did I do that right? Anyway....here's mine! This is Luke, 5 months old!! What a cutie! So chunky! Gotta love him!

Surgery for Luke!

After having surgery yesterday morning, Luke is doing so much better today! I don't have any pictures to show of but just some news to pass along! It was nothing major, he had a tonsilectomy and adenoidectomy. Poor little fella has had strep throat 8 or 9 times ( I lost track!) since last year ! Thankfully the doctor suggested the procedure to be done or I was going to ask for it!! We don't want lil Luke to have to go through that anymore!
So after dealing with insurance companies (how we don't like 'em, but we really have to love 'em!), everything was a go and Luke was in and out on Friday morning! Before the surgery, on Thursday, I was explaining everything to Luke and he said, " I hate surgery! I don't have to go the doctor, I'm all better!" Poor guy, he was so mad!! Not for long though... the next morning when they got him all ready on the bed, they gave him a bag just stocked full with toys and little things he loves! It made it all better! Now, he gets all the popsicles, gum, and gatorade he wants! The doc said the gum helps he muscles get stronger quicker. Lucky dude! He would live on gum if I let him and now to be asked if he wants a piece of gum... Wow, I'm the coolest mom on earth!!!! Thank heavens for Loritab and Tylenol! It seems to help and he's well on his way to a good recovery!

Happy Birthday Amber!

Amber turns 10! It was exciting for her to enter the age of double digits! It's so hard to believe a decade of Amber's life has passed! Time flies and she's growing up fast!
She was so lucky to have a fun filled party packed with lots of friends, laughing, squealing and screaming, balloons, squealing and screaming, gifts, games, and squealing and screaming!!!!
Did I mention, there was squealing and screaming???? They had a blast!



Amber received many books, which is a love of hers.
This series she is holding is by Shannon Hale. A beloved LDS author. We were so lucky to have these books signed by Shannon Hale. The books include: Enna Burning, Goose Girl, and River Secrets. She also got another book called Princess Academy by S. Hale.

A new room is in store for our 10 year old! We got her a new bed spread and some paint to go with it (soft blue and green!), a nightstand, a bed lamp, and furniture in the future!
We went to the Gateway in SLC to have dinner and do some shopping. The kids are standing in front of a great water fountain that "dances" to the music! It was fun!