An AMAZING Daddy, A Fascination with the Toilet, and The Dentist

As you can tell by the Title we have had a very full couple of weeks. I have once again gotten into one of my "dejunking" moods and so needless to say my poor children have things scattered all over their beds while I "sort". Their awesome Daddy got an idea of a fort/tent made out of my Dining room table and the big blankets. To make a long story short the kids absolutely love the fort and I still have my unfinished table in the front room for all to see. The kids are not about to go back into their bedrooms because what fun would that be?!




Payslei has discovered the toilet! EEEWWWW!!! It is a constant race to make sure that the door to the Bathroom is always closed when she is awake. This little girl must have a radar that goes off the instant that the Bathroom door is left open by one of her siblings! All I have to say is Thank Goodness they remembered to flush the toilet and that the camera was broken!







We LOVE going to the Dentist! This was JT's first time and he absolutely loved flirting with the technician. He wasn't too fond of the Dentist considering that he had been there for 2 hours when it came time for him. The technician was so cute with JT she taught him how every instrument worked and let him control the "sucker". The only thing that she probably wishes that she didn't teach him was how to use the water and air squirter! Needless to say he walked away with 2 cavities that are located between his bottom two teeth. Addison was a real sport and went first! She was so happy to find out that she had NO cavities! YEA!!!! I really think that she was more excited to see her Uncle Jeron who came to take her to Pre-School! Addison absolutely loves being the big girl!

Why I am considering giving up cooking!

My KIDS!!! Let me start off by saying I hope that you all do not have a full bladder because you might have an accident! This afternoon while I was preparing lunch it suddenly got extremely quiet. Now I know all of you mothers are thinking that it should have been your first warning but I foolishly believed that my children were in the next room contently watching tv waiting for their lunch. WRONG, they were in my sons bedroom letting the dog out of her kennel and .....wait for it.... PAINTING his MATTRESS with PAINT!!! Needless to say I was so upset and suffering from disbelief that Addison and JT quickly ran for their lives apologizing as they wen't and blaming one another for the incident. (Michelle, you may need to start breathing in between laughter I don't want you to pass out!) Needless to say I think that I am still in shock, because I am pretty calm and my dear sweet husband is probably going to be the mean one because to tell you the truth I am tired of punshing and explaining myself to my children. What were we thinking?! If you looked at my kids right now you would see Addison undressed herself down to her panties to try and dispose of any evidence of the crime and JT has a unibrow out of paint, that also matches his legs, hands, and feet. I just keep telling myself that one day I will look back on this incident and laugh just like one day I will look back at the whole 2 glasses and a mason jar full of Orange Juice on the bed fiacisco. For those who have not heard that story yet just let me say that is another reason why I am considering giving up cooking for good! Oh yeah one last thing if you look at the pictures you'll notice dog hair all over the bed due to the fact that they let her climb up onto it.
Now this one is just for Michelle, Wednesday night your JT decided to help me cook by laddling the Chicken Alfredo sauce into the boiling noodles. What a lucky mom I am!
Okay one last thing I promise I just went into the bathroom to get more distilled alcohol to try and clean up the paint and Addison has used her daddy's shirt to clean up the mess. It is covered in green paint!

All about Us!

What is his name? David James Wurtz
How long have you been married? We are still Newlyweds! Going on 7 years!
How long did you date? 7 months
Who said I love you first? Dave
Who is taller? Dave, and I absolutely LOVE it! No matter how tall the stilettos he is still taller! Believe me I HEART my stilettos!
Who can sing better? Me! Dave never takes himself serious when he sings, so definately me!
Who is smarter? Depends on if it is street smart or book smart/everyday smart. Dave definately is more street smart than I am while I am more book smart/everyday smart.
Who does the laundry? We both do! My husband is amazing!
Who pays the bills? Me.
Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? I do, it's nearest to the door!
Who mows the lawn? Well its a race in our house! Grammy Mac, Dave, and I all love to mow the lawn so, sometimes it ends up being a race to see who can get it done before the other one.
Who cooks dinner? Depends on our moods! I am one lucky girl in the fact that my husband also loves to cook! He is actually pretty good at it!
Who drives? Another necessity that we equally share! Dave is definately better at the whole parallel parking thing!
Who is more stubborn? ME! I like to get my way!
Who kissed who first? Dave!
Who asked who out first? Dave
Who proposed? Dave! For me it was a moment of weakness that I don't regret.
Who has more siblings? Me. by one
Who wears the pants? Well I hope that Dave isn't wearing my dresses or skirts! But I am definately boss lady, just don't tell him!

Okay now I tag Rachel, Joyce, and Jandee!

Addison's hair....

This picture was taken after many tears were shed last night because it wasn't "curled" like Auntie Michelles! I had to convince her that her Auntie didn't curl her hair and to that she responded, "Yes, sometimes!"

Monthly Update!

Yes I am terrible I already know that! Anyways here is a quick watered down version of the past few weeks....

1. My baby girl is now 1!!!
2. My baby girl is now walking everywhere!!!
3. My baby girl smiles and says "Cheese!" everytime a camera is out
4. Dave has a new dog!
5. Addison cut her hair again to look like her favorite auntie Michelle!!!
6. Grammy Mac moved back downstairs
7. My brother Jeron got his mission call to Chicago!
8. Dave got an awesome part-time job at OC Tanner
9. My sister had her baby!

That is just a small taste of what has recently happened in our lifes these past weeks! I figured that you did not need to hear any of the drama that has been assosiated with he happenings but let me assure you there were many! I promise to have video up as soon as I get the correct cable! As for Addison's hair just picture the 80's! I will get a picture up later today!

Why we need naps...

I thought that someone else could use a laugh because I know that I was laughing pretty hard as I was reflecting on my recent conversation with my 2 1/2 yr old. Let me start off by saying that we were able to attend Church all together as a family which hasn't happened in a long time! Unfortunately Church is right in the middle of the afternoon 1:00, nap time! The children were surprisingly happy to get ready for Church and even looking forward to it until they had to sit down in the chairs in the back of the gym. That is when my darling son started acting up. He was trying to climb the stairs in order to jump off of the stage, trying to run around and managed to climb into the cart that they place all of the Hymn books in. Needless to say I took him out into the foyer and he immediately threw a tantrum.

JT-"Mommy you have to take me home."

Mommy- "No we are not going home it is time for Church."

JT- "I am going home all by myself! You can't come with me."

"You have to let go of me! I am tired and want to go home!" "I'm going home all by myself, I'm going to open that door, walk home! I'm going to walk on the sidewalk, look both ways cross the street, walk on the sidewalk, walk to my front porch, All by myself. You have to let me go, you can't go with me!"

Mommy- "JT the front door is locked you won't be able to get inside."



Now at this point he was even more mad and repeated the whole dialogue all over again stating even more just how sleepy he was and that he needed a nap. But this is what really made me giggle...



JT- "I don't want to go to my class I just want to go to bed, I want to go home."

Mommy- "JT why don't you want to go to class and play?"

JT- "I have no friends!"

Mommy- "What?, You have no friends?"

JT- "Yes I have no friends!"

Mommy- "Why?"

JT- "Because nobody likes me!" All I have is enemies!"

Mommy- "What?"

JT- "Everybody hates me I have no friends I only have enemies!"



Now at this point part of me can't believe what I am hearing the other part is amazed that my little boy spoke so articulate, and was sharing his feelings in such a profound way. Yes tears were falling but he was trying to really share what he was thinking and feeling.

All I have to say is thank goodness that by the time this was all over it was time to go to Nursery were surprisingly "all of my friends are there."

The hustle and bussel of the holidays....

I wish that we could say that the Holidays went on without a hitch but, that just wouldn't be true... Dave worked Christmas morning and so I had written Santa a letter to let him know not to deliver the presents until "Daddy got home." So, when Dave was on his way home he called to let me know that I could pick him up at home and then go and get the kids at my parents house. Needless to say the pictures of them walking into the house were adorable! As soon as the present opening was over we headed straight back to my parents house for Christmas dinner. YUMMY! Unfortunately as soon as we had all started eating Dave's phone rang, it was Leslie informing us that we needed to come and take Grammy Mac too the hospital. Diverticulitis was in full swing...She was admitted that night and had surgery the next morning where they removed a foot of her colon. Dave stayed with her that night until she was admitted and then called me to come and pick him up. I told him that he had to wait since I was on the phone with my lil' brother Brandon who is on his mission in Atlanta Georgia. I held it together pretty well but boy do I miss him!

The next day we found out that Grandpa Bill's mom had fallen and broken her hip as well as her shoulder and underwent surgery that night. I am happy to report that she is doing well and is hoping to leave the care home tomorrow.

Michelle was amazing and flew out Thursday night to help get moms place in order as well as mine; since she will be staying upstairs in JT's room until she is able to move on her own. We truly love our auntie Michelle and appreciate those who made it possible for her to be here!!!

Decorations were all taken down the day after Christmas and I am now beginning to consolidate and eliminate!

As for Grammy Mac the Dr. is hopeful that she will be able to leave the hospital possibly Friday or Saturday. She is already looking forward to being off of a liquid diet and eating "normal" food. Minus anything with nuts, small seeds, corn, etc.

My lil' brother was involved in a car accident on Saturday morning while driving the mission van. Everyone says that they are lucky to be alive considering the bumper was in the cab. They were sideswiped by a vehicle in the next lane and hit the barrier before crossing 6 lanes and hitting the opposite barrier just to cross it again. In true form my little brother is asking that we not only pray for his companion and him but also for the one that hit their vehicle and kept driving because she had to witness it in the rear view mirror.

Lastly, New Years was spent again at my parents house where we had a "chocolate mountain", Carmel and Fondue party to ring in the new year. It was so much fun to be with family and especially my husband this year.

Even though 2007 ended with some pretty big things we are grateful that 2008 is starting out amazing! So from our family to yours WE HOPE YOUR NEW YEAR IS FULL OF MEMORIES THAT INCLUDE EXCITEMENT AND LOVE!

72* and Sunny in California

Yes all of you who were freezing cold here can be jealous! California was absolutely beautiful and warm! I'm sure people thought that we were nuts wearing shorts and short sleeved shirts, especially placing our children in them. Most were walking around in jackets, sweaters, and turtlenecks!

While there we were able to visit and spend time with Dave's Grandparents in Murrieta. Grandpa Wurtz asked if I was carrying again and I told him no that I just hadn't lost all of the baby weight yet. Grandma Wurtz took the kids, Dave, and I on a walk around the block while supper was cooking. When we came back from our walk Grandpa had Dave hook-up his new all in one printing station and get the pictures off of Grandma's camera. The kids had a blast and wished that they would've stayed longer. From their place we left for Dana Point for dinner with his Grandpas. While traveling there we got stuck in construction for over a 1/2 hour while traffic headed in the opposite direction. Unfortunately, we had no cell phone service to ring ahead and let them know that we would be late and when we finally did get service no one would answer the phone at the location. We finally arrived late but to open arms. Dave dropped me off and Grandpa Bill escorted me in to let Grandpa Joe know that we were here. While walking in Bill looked and me and said, "Grandpa and I have done the math and our expecting some news about an up coming arrival." Once again, I let them know that No, I am not expecting I just haven't lost the baby weight as easily as the first two. The kids were excited to see their Grandpas and they seemed to be the hit at the Yatch Club. We feel so grateful to have been able to see them, the cookbook which Grandpa Bill put together is awesome and I can't wait to try all of the new recipes. All in all it was so much fun to get together with both sets of Grandparents and we love them dearly.

Next we were able to see Dave's best friend Jeff and the Browns! It was just like coming home, we love seeing them every time that we are able too. The kids especially loved the boat ride through Naples to see the lights with Jeff, his girlfriend Elizabeth (hopefully his fiance soon), Ryan, and Madison. The kids were all so well behaved and Addison loved hanging out with Madison and telling her all of the cool things that she could do.

Addison and JT loved spending time with Sarah playing games and going to the park with her. The kids loved having someone other than their mom and dad to play with.

Before we left I told Dave that there were a few places that I wanted to attend while we were in Cali one being El Zarape. So, on Thursday night we got together with Dave's brother Josh and his wife Kristen and all had dinner at El Zarape it was soo yummy! Addison and JT fell asleep while eating, JT in Dave's arms and Addison in my lap. Kristen took Payslei out of her carrier and feed her rice which she absolutely loved. When dinner was over we all headed back to Dad and Mom's house to laugh and visit more.

Lastly, we were able to seem Michelle and the girls which was a blast! Friday night we went and got pizza and laughed our butts off. Then on Saturday we went to the beach and took family pictures! The kids absolutely loved the beach! We feel so grateful to have such an amazing family!

Sorry for the run down but I need to keep a journal of the events some how!

Ornament Party and Santa Clause

This year we attended the annual Ornament Christmas Party in Lake Havasu, AZ hosted by my SIL Brandy and her mom Aunt Kathy! It was so much fun to get to spend time with them and make new memories!

Danny and Brandy got a new Rhino which Aunt Kathy refers to as the "Mule". Dave and the kids thought that it was a blast! JT especially loved the little power wheels jeep that he and Addison kept taking turns on.
While there I gave Dave and JT a haircut using Brandy's buzzers; which bty are terrible; so the haircuts weren't the greatest good thing it is only hair.
Payslei attached herself to Brandy and started to reach for people. It was the cutest thing, when Brandy would walk in the door she would ask where her baby was and Payslei would start reaching for her. Needless to say it was a nice break for me but their poor puppy was extremely jealous!

By far my favorite memory from that visit will be going to see Santa Claus at Brandy's work. This was the first time that Payslei and Kendrick were to meet Santa. When we first got there Katelyn and Addison became shy so I quickly placed JT on Santa's lap to null the fear. Wouldn't you know that as soon as Santa asked what JT would like for Christmas he reached up and almost pulled the beard off. Thank goodness Santa is quick and told him that, "Santa doesn't like his beard pulled." Of course only my son would do something like that and smile while doing it. Next, came Payslei who just reached up to him in awe and wonder, so precious! Addison sat on his lap and just giggled and then told him that she wanted a Dora Kitchen (not gonna happen) and a kitten (also not gonna happen). Katilyn was just smiled and I didn't catch what she wanted but told him that she had written a letter and so he should already know. (In fact, her mom has been trying her hardest to find out what game Katilyn wants for Christmas and she finally told her mom not to worry about it because she wrote Santa a letter and so it will be there Christmas morning!) Lastly was Kendrick who just laid there. The pix's will be posted soon as soon as some one sends them to me! HINT HINT!

Thanksgiving the beginning of the Holiday Rush!

I know that some of you are thinking finally a post it's not that many wonderful things have not happened because they have it is just pure exhaustion!

Thanksgiving was absolutely wonderful this year! We all went up to Moose Lodge in Idaho and spent time as an extended Hatch Family. Gramms only fell down the stairs once and to her defense they were extremely steep and narrow!!! Aunt Brook's rolls were amazing as usual, Auntie Mo's cranberry relish is always something I look forward too, and lastly the appetizers which definitely makes Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving! I've decided that when the later generations read of our family they will discover that we love food, shooting guns, playing in the mud on ATVs, singing, and playing card games as a family. I think that the memory of this Thanksgiving will definitely be one that not only I but the rest of the family will hold close to our hearts!

Just to make some of you laugh after reading this long post....Up at the cabin there is an electrical fence in place around the perimeter to keep the cattle away, it is on a 10 second delay. The make shift shooting range was placed on the other side of this perimeter ensuring that no one would get hurt. JT decided that he wanted to be near his daddy while shooting and while standing on the opposite side of the fence he was holding onto the wire. Dave thinking that the circuit must not be connected decided to grab onto the wire and to his surprise got a nice jolt! Mean while here is JT still not feeling a thing; we decided that he must of had too many concussions and so he doesn't feel many things! Also, Grams and Gramp's brought up the boys' old BB-guns so that the kids that were Addison's and JT's age could shoot something as well. JT decided that it wasn't good enough and so came inside whining that he wanted to shoot. I was an awesome mommy and took him outside to shoot the BB-guns and he proceeded to explain that he didn't want those guns but the ones that his daddy was shooting. Needless to say JT shot the gun twice before saying that it was too loud and that he was done! He is such a boy!

Also, we came home to see the Russell's who were in Utah for Thanksgiving and the Morgan's baby blessing! Such fun!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!

This year Auntie Leelee came over with Bailey and Kendrick to take some Halloween Pictures! Don't they all look so adorable?!

Addison's first Primary Program

Today was Addison's first Primary Program and it was so cute! Addison was so excited to go and sit up on the stand to sing and say he speaking part. I made sure to wake her up early to get ready and had arranged with Grammy Mac to take her to church so that she wouldn't be late. It was a beautiful program and when it was over Addison proudly came down to where we were sitting to receive her praise. Sadly though, I missed hearing her speak her part I caught the last of her class but did not see her stand in front of the mike and she let me know it. Her exact words were, "Mommy you didn't hear me say my part, Jesus is my big brother, you were still walking." I sweetly explained to her that I was so sorry that I had missed hearing her part but, that I had helped her practice it and so I already knew how amazing she was at saying it. I do have to say how cute it was to see her up there singing her little heart out and how that while she was standing there and happened to look over and notice me her whole countenance changed, she started to smile and sing a little bit louder as if to say, "Mommy, look at me!" I was so proud of her! JT on the other hand was very disappointed that he was not up there with his big sister, he kept asking, "Where's Addie?, How come Addie's up there?, Wheres Addison?" Poor Grammy Mac kept explaining and when she started to sing along JT promptly told her, "Stop Singing, Why you singing?" to which she patiently replied, "because I am in Primary and I sing these songs." Needless to say it was a great Primary Program and our home teacher informed us that when Addison got up to the mike and said her part that both he and his wife smiled and laughed at how cute she had said her part!

JT's Monster!!!

JT is TERRIFIED of being in his bedroom! This isn't just your run of the mill temper tantrum every time that he has to go to bed but a genuine fear of what is lurking in his room. In his eyes there is a monster. Now both Dave and I have gone into his room carrying him as he screams and cries about this monster trying to ask him questions of where this monster might be hiding. It's not under his bed, in his closet, by the bookshelf, under the covers, or by the dresser but, it some how appears lying down next to him on his pillow every time he lays down or goes to his room. It has gotten so bad that he won't even go into his room to get any type of a toy or to put one away; he would rather have his Daddy throw it away then face his room. He seems to see this thing in broad daylight and it doesn't matter if you are there with him! Oh yeah, and if you have JT fall asleep elsewhere and then put him into his room you can bet that within a half an hour period he is screaming at the top of his lungs and running back into your room. The night before last he slept out on the couch in the front room and last night I placed him in Addison's room after he was asleep, just so I wouldn't have to wake up to a blood curdling scream and crying! I know that we have not watched any scary movies but, man something has definitely gotten this kid spooked!

Payslei

Payslei is growing up and getting more adventurous everyday. After fevers of 102.7 and 103* on Thursday night we were determined that she was teething and that at any moment a tooth would pop threw, it wasn't until Monday night that the little razor showed itself. Payslei has finally cut her first tooth and it only took nearly 9 months to do it. Along with her first tooth she is now pulling herself up to the furniture and walking around it and today she went for a little walk while holding her mommies hands. Every time someone would comment on what a cute little girl she was she would stop and smile at them as if to say, "thank you, I know." I must admit that she is adorable and has such a fun personality! Last night was the first time that she has shown me her belly laugh, it was the sweetest music that I had heard in a long time! Her excitement and joy seemed to have come from some where deep inside of her soul and just exploded into a sweet and innocent laughter. The more that I would smile and laugh the stronger that little one's giggle would get! At last though her giggle wore her out and it was off to bed for the night!

Adventures at Cornbelly's!

Today we thought that we would take the kids to Cornbelly's at Thanksgiving Pointe it was so much fun for the kids. While there they got to play on a jumping pillow, ride in a tractor pulled train of cows, play on slides, race peddle karts, watch piggies race, mommy kiss a piglet, go inside a scary monster, and take pictures! We all had a blast and were so glad that our Auntie Melissa and Baby Carolisa were able to come! I wanted to take the kids there so that we could get some fun pictures of the kids for me to place on my scrapbook pages that I have been creating at my sisters Alyssa's house. Anyways here are a few of the photos from our adventure! If you want to go I recommend getting coupons at Hogi Yogi because it is $10.00 for each adult and you can get 2 for 1! Yikes!

Practicing for BMX and Motorcross

Dave has gotten his two older children trained that when they get bigger/old enough they are going to start racing! It is so cute to hear his two little children ask him how much longer until they can get a 4-wheeler or dirt bike to race. He seems to get a grin every time he thinks about it. Problem is, is that racing and equipment take money a heap of money so for now all they can do is dream! Here is the bike jump that they created yesterday and were jumping their bikes off of. At one point Addison biffed it and so I cheered to make it not such an ordeal in doing so JT thought that it was an awesome thing to do and so when he went off of the jump and landed he peddled for a little ways and then threw his trike and landed in the dirt announcing, "Oh man, I biffed it!" My kids are sooo cute!

Ramblings of a child...

So, I have been meaning to let everyone know just how adorable and creative my children are. JT seems to think that he is no longer a little boy but a little man. Just the other day he snuck out to the garage and tried to "help" fix his daddy's dirt bike. Such a little helper and when I told him that he needed to stop him informed me that, "I fix it, I'm a boy, daddy's a boy, boys fix things!" What?! Where did that come from? So, when we went inside his started crying and ran into our bedroom to tattle to his daddy. When Dave heard what the commotion was all about he just smiled, as if he was so proud of his little man. Addison was quite clever as well and told her daddy that, "boys break things and girls fix things, huh mommy!" All I could say was that's right girlfriend! So now when ever there is a argument in our house those two start in on who is responsible for breaking things and fixing them.

Boys will be boys....

So the past weekend our family and some of our friends went out too Little Sahara to play in the dirt. Matt had gotten a new dirt bike and couldn't wait to break it in and knew that Dave loves playing in the dirt. So, after a few trips to Rocky Mountain Motorsports and a visit to 5 mile pass it was decided by the boys that we needed to go camping. I guess that I should probably back up a little and explain that we went with 2 somewhat newly wed couples thus responsibility isn't something that they understand. Packing for them is a cinch each one of them does their own while I on the other hand had 3 children and one husband to get ready for, who thought that the store was more important than helping his wife. Yes, we discussed this in detail!!!Needless to say by the time we got on the road I had had enough and was done. Not to mention that I left my wallet at the local grocery store in the process. Once we got to the campground everyone was ready to get onto the dunes. I in the meantime had to take care of the kids, begin setting up the tent, etc.,etc. When Dave came back from riding I think that his conscious got the better of him and he decided to aide in assembling the tent and quickly start the coals for dinner. Dutch Oven Lasagna, YUMMY! and Peach Cobbler a' la Dave. Then it was time for bed which Daddy took in stride as he tried to get the older two to go to bed. Needless to say it took singing and cuddling with mommy for the sandman to come. Next morning it was riding again while I made breakfast and tried to calm a little boy who was devastated that his sister went instead of him. Not to worry mommy took him and his baby sister on a little ride around the campsite. I have to say that he is such a boy and absolutely loves the dirt and anything with a motor. As we were riding around camp he kept begging, "Peas mommy go on the sand, up the hills," "No mommy the sand mountains." He is to smart and daring for his own good. Lucky for him his daddy has the same sense of adventure and took him into the "bowls" and as Matt would say, "they were banking like sideways." and JT kept asking to go faster. I did go out riding for a brief moment before we left but I was on the utility and kept sinking into the sand so I went back in and let Dave leave again. He has already gone out this week and will probably go out again before the "season" is over. Here are a few of the pictures from the event thanks to Matt. We got half way and realized that we had forgotten our camera. We had a blast!

Addison's school Pictures from the first days of school

Fall is here!!!

So, any of you who know me well enough know that I absolutely LOVE Fall and Winter!!!! I have anxiously been waiting for it to arrive, just like a child waits for Christmas! I just adore the crisp Autumn air hearing the rustling of the leaves, kids going back to school, football games, fall food, and canning. Yep Fall is finally here and I need to get my canning done. Addison is at school, Payslei is sleeping, and JT is resting in front of the television so I finally have a small break to myself before I begin on all of the chores that are calling/yelling my name. . Our past month has been a busy and exciting one and I just know that it is only going to get busier. Here is a small glimpse as to what we have been doing....



1. Now for some of you this might not seem all that important but, get ready to cheer, I now have a washer and dryer in my house again!!! For some of you laughing at my excitement let me remind you that I have not had one hooked up since Bambi and Chad first moved into our basement (that is where they used to be) and when Dave's mom moved in their permanent residence became the garage. I was in desperate need of having one in my house as well as my poor mom, we would go over to her house every couple of weeks or to the laundry mat to do wash. AGH! But alas, I sacrificed my hall linen closet for a stackable washer and dryer and am so excited! Never in my life would I have thought that I would get excited over a household appliance but it has happened! I LOVE being able to do the laundry at my own house and putting it away promptly! Here looking at empty laundry baskets and floors!



2. Addison is learning to read and absolutely loves her pre-school! Dave and I went to parent night at her school and enjoyed learning how her classroom works. We also walked away with a new CD that helps to reinforce what she is learning at school. For example the other day she asked me to sing the alphabet with her and when I started singing she told me that I had done it all wrong and could no longer sing with her. RUDE!!! Anyways to make a long story short we bought the CD that sings the alphabet the "right way". Also her speech is getting clearer at least to me it is.



3. I am now the Section Rep for Dave's work. When our friends left the section his wife asked if I would take over and I blindly said, "yes, this is the way that I'll get to know all of the wives better." Little did I know that just 2 1/2 weeks after I had agreed I would be in charge of a BBQ for all of the troopers, their families, and the State Legislatures appointed to our section. I am happy to report that it is now over and everyone had a wonderful time.

4. JT is now wickedly awesome on his skateboard and is doing tricks! He ends up with a new battle wound every other day. He also is very protective now of his little sister and has no problem with putting you in your place. I am also no known as a monster when he is upset at me. Yep, the other day when I told him that he needed to listen, he replied with, "Mommy yous a monster!" I had to turn around so that he couldn't see me giggle and then once composed I told him that that is not what we say to our mommy.

5. Payslei is now crawling, eating solids, and no longer in my bedroom! She absolutely loves her crib. Addison especially loves that she now shares her room. I only wonder how long that is going to last. As for the food if she doesn't have it and you do your in the dog house. We like to joke that she is just like Jandee when it comes to food. She also tries to climb out of her crib when she is ready to wake up and play. SCARY!

6. We no longer have Trooper but, that is okay.

7. Dave "bought JT" a remote control truck yet JT hasn't gotten to play with it yet. Someone is still breaking it in. Or should I say breaking the core supports multiple times.

8. Attending everyone of Uncle Jamison's football games! Addison and JT just love to go watch
and cheer for their Uncle. JT's favorite thing to say is, "Go Tigers!, Yea Jamie!" and Addison's is, "Yea Orem, Go Uncle Jamie." Yes I am teaching them the teams to cheer for!!!

Well, here is just a small glimpse of what has been going on. Nothing to exciting for some of you I'm sure.