The Wind

The weather seems to be different out here in Mendon. Maybe it is just cause I haven't lived around this many trees in forever!! It is windy a lot which makes it very nice for those of us without the luxury of central air. When I am in bed at night I close my eyes and I feel like I am camping. I never realized what a calming sound the wind makes. Today started out as a rainy day so of course I just felt like staying in bed or cuddling on the couch with the kids. I was very proud of myself when I didn't. I was very productive and Adelyn and Ashton were so great. Adelyn was grounded from her bike today due to her lack of watching out for cars. So I planned for a day of whining and it was such a nice surprise when the kids played so nicely together all day today. Today was the first day since we moved in that we were all able to sit at the table and eat dinner together. I finally felt that I had accomplished something!! Only one more day and then the weekend. I usually work every weekend but I still look forward to them because Todd is home and I get to go to bed with him for 2 nights!!

Our Little Photographer ADELYN JADE

Molly was so good to follow Adelyn everywhere she wanted. They had quite the photo shoot. She looks a little scared but I think she loved it.
Adelyn loves to take pictures and this time some turned out pretty cute I thought. This one is of herself but you can see the burn mark on her chin. Well I had just taken a cake out of the oven, she couldn't resist so she went over to smell it and got a little to close. Just like her mommy she sure loves cake!!
She was so proud that she got all three of them in a picture together.

I think that Mator looks so cute in this picture. Adelyn loves these 2 dogs more than anything. Every morning before school and at bedtime she has to give them hugs and kisses goodnight.

The Yard

Ash enjoying eating outside... We have loved this so much and the best part about it is that we are being bugged by 30 neighbor kids asking if they can eat over. We like having neighbors but we really love that we can go outside and feel like we have plenty of our own space.
A lovely snake Todd found in the ditch that runs along the south side of our house. I know it is just a water snake but I would die if I ever saw one on the lawn by me or anywhere by me.
Adelyn and Daddy looking for snakes. I don't know why she is because if they found one she would freak out. I guess she just love being with her daddy even if they are looking for snakes.
This is the front Gate. There is a rope swing hanging from the tree that the kids love to play on.
You can't really see all the trees that surround the house, but it is covered in shade most of the day. Which I am very grateful for because we have no AC. I was certain I would never attempt living without one again but I am adjusting well. The garden is the weeds in the background but it will look great soon. I am hoping that I can grow some great things to can. I have some great memories of picking veges and fruit and canning them all with my mom.
Oh ya... The dogs love the yard and even though they could easily escape the fence they have been so good at staying in. Mator has gone under the fence a few times but is very quick to come back when he is called. Which is very impressive for him!!! (he is not the smartest dog I know)
I couldn't figure out how to get the pictures to go where I want them to so I have to do it in 2 posts...

More Blogging

I saw this really cute book that was printed of someones blog it was so cute!! So my new goal is to blog more often so I can make a cute book like that. I need to be able give my kids something and a scrapbook is just not happening.

OUR NEW HOME

Since Todd and I have been married we have moved 12 times!!! I can honestly say I feel that I am a professional mover. I hate it more and more each time because we seem to get more stuff with each move. I have thought most of our moves have been pretty justified but I am starting to think that I am just too picky!!! We had such a teeny house when we were first married I just couldn't imagine bringing my new little girl home to it. So we bought our first home!!! It was brand new and the perfect size. Todd hated his job and wanted to go back to school. So we sold it instead of me getting a job. I kick myself now because our house payment was only $700.00. I have paid more in RENT numerous times since then!!!!! We had alot of apartments and a couple homes after that. We went to Salt Lake, Bountiful, and then back to Cache Valley. Todd was a plumber and steady work was so hard to find we had to down grade from our 2nd brand new home. We have just moved for the last time for awhile!! We live in Mendon and I LOVE it here. It is so quiet and peaceful. My kids have a huge yard and lots of places to ride their bikes without traffic. If we move it will only be because we are getting a bigger house in Mendon. (crossing my fingers this remains true) Our home was built in the early 1900's and still has the original wall paper. It smells old and I have had alot of adjusting to a not so updated style of living. I think it has really helped me change my picky ways. We did gut and redo the bathroom. It was unbearable!! I have such a great husband that he spent all his spare time working so hard to get it perfect. It is almost done, I will post pics of the before and after soon. Here are some pictures of the house and yard and you will see why we over looked the inside. It really is nice on the inside just old. It sits on an acre and a half. We have a huge garden so that will be my next venture this spring. I am super excited about that I have always wanted to have a big garden.

So Thankfull

My friend just had her baby and is coming to get some pictures so last night I was looking up cute baby poses. I came across a website footprints (I think) if you go under charity it will show you The American Child Photographers Guild. I have look at a few of these pictures before but last night it just hit me really hard. I will warn you do not look at them if you don't want to cry!! They are pictures of babies (mostly) who have not lived very long. some are gone when the pictures are taken. It is a great charity for parents who are about to or have just lost a child. I can't imagine how hard that would be. I don't even think I could be the one to take the pictures. It made me think of how lucky I am to have 2 beautiful children who have been healthy and happy most there lives. We have had the occasional bumps and bruises but not even a broken bone yet. (crossing my fingers) They both have had stitches but that's it. I don't know how I got so lucky. My heart just aches for the parents who aren't so lucky and have to go through the loss of a child. I just feel so blessed to have such great kids I just needed to write it down. Just always remember to squeeze your kids a little extra tight for all the moms who can't.

Adelyn's Birthday

Adelyn Turned 7 years old on April 14, 2010. I can't believe that I have a seven year old. She really wanted to invite her WHOLE class. Most of them came. I think we had about 24 kids there!! It was so much fun for her and her friends it made it all worth it. I just hope she doesn't expect this every year!!The life of the Party!! It was fun to see the kids come in the gym and there faces just lit up the second they saw the Bounce House. It was a great way to entertain 20 + kids. My Nephew Kayden made sure that there wasn't too many kids in at the same time. He did such a good job.

Her cake turned out so big and CUTE!!

Adelyn's Friends were all so excited for her to open the presents it was cute.

Roller Blading/Skating

Daddy and the kids.

Mommy and Ash
She had her falls also, but she did very well overall.
Taken a break...
Even though he is down he is still smiling... what a good little sport!!
Adelyn doing AWESOME by herself!!
Ashton practicing with dad.

When I got back from Vegas I felt like doing something fun with the kids. So we had set out to go and see a movie and then they decided on Bowling but when we got to the fun park they changed there minds once again and we went skating. It was so fun!! Adelyn caught on rather quickly and was able to do it on her own within the first 30 minutes or so. Ash on the other hand was all about practice but got a little to discouraged after about his 80th fall. He decided that he would try again when he was older, and went and played games with dad.