JT

So here is pix of JT to commemorate him turning 3. He was such a ham in these pix! I just love him to pieces!

JT's Birthday!

So, as I put my dear son into the shower on April 20th I couldn't help but reflect on how he entered the world and smile. JT had decided that he would not celebrate his birthday until Monday with his girlfriend and her family. He proudly told anyone who asked that the most important guest was going to be, "Karly, my girlfriend." His birthday was Fire Truck themed, complete with a Fire Truck Pinata, birthday hats, and cake. Grams and Gramps got him an awesome t-ball set as well as a new lightning McQueen ball. He seems to have to be playing with them at all times now. Stefanie gave him an awesome outfit as well as a cool book that can be assembled into different race car tracks for a little wind up car. As for what his parent's got him it was left up to Dave and so he and JT are going to have a their own little shopping excursion. Lastly, here are some of his latest words that have made me smile are:

1. MMM, mom my favorite! (As he is sticking his fingers into the Lasagna that I am trying to assemble)

2. You have to hold me because..... (this seems to happen when he is overly tired or sad)

3. I'm not a baby, I'm a MAN and Addie's a WOMAN! (this is when the neighbor is picking on him)

4. I love to help you cook Mommy, that's cause I'm big. (he is constantly in the kitchen with me trying to help cook whatever he can.)

Needless to say this little boy Rocks my world! I know that we are going to be in for one amazing adventure after another as he grows and learns each step of the way. Just don't tell him to loudly that he will always be my little boy!

Warm weather is finally here!!!

I don't know how many of you have been aching for those warm days but I can assure you that my children and I have. Alas, they have finally arrived! (At least we hope!) My dear sweet husband has been yearning to bring out the camping equipment, break in the atv's, the dirt bikes, and dutch ovens. Yep as you can tell he wants to go play in the dirt! Camping to be exact. I am sure that there will be a ton of dirt and mud caked to everything we own by the time we head for home. Last weekend was a bust and when the wind kicked up we were both grateful that our adventure did not take place. This weekend might just happen, only if Matt decides to take a sick day. But kudos to my husband for telling Matt that he wasn't going to make his wife camp on their anniversary. Really I wouldn't mind it, it's just the whole kid thing that wouldn't be as easy. Because when Dave goes out riding for hours I am stuck by myself with 3 children who also love the dirt as much as we do!

Being sick BLOWS!!!

This I guess is a simple apology to all of those kind souls who got sick because of my family! Let's just say the bug hit hard on Easter first starting with JT and then moving through the rest of the kids before hitting me. Needless to say I have been congested for 2 weeks now going on 3. We have almost used 2 1/2 Kleenex boxes worth of tissue. My poor husband has suffered a messy, messy house and an unpleasant wife due to the circumstances. So once and for all being sick BLOWS literally!

Memory Monday...

What subject/class did you like the most in school?

My favorite class by far was H.O.S.A. I absolutely loved interning at the hospital and Dr. office, not to mention all of the practical things that we learned in class. For example, how to station a pencil shoved in one eye, stop bleeding, command attention, save a life, oh the wonderful memories. I still remember having to sterilize the surgical instruments while working in the plastic surgeons office as well as aiding him in a minor procedure. By far I would have to say that the funnest experiences were those that I had while interning at Timpanogos Hospital in the Labor and Delivery Unit! It totally rocked! In fact when it came time for my own son to be circumcised I opted out of witnessing it I remembered how painful that procedure looked the first time I had to help restrain a baby for the procedure to be accomplished.

Daddy is back at work!!!

We are sooo happy to say that Dave is finally back at work! It was a painful 2 weeks but we made it! He is still limping a little but hopefully that will subside by next week. For those of you who don't know a couple of weeks ago Dave and his buddy Matt went dirt bike riding out to 5 mile pass and on the way back to the truck he bailed off of his bike and got a terrible sprain on his foot! Everyone is in agreement that he would've been better off if he had broken it. The kids absolutely loved their Daddy being home but alas I feel like I got nothing done! The irony in all of this is that I had specifically told him before he left to be CAREFUL and NOT GET HURT, because if he did he was in big trouble. I honestly think that when he got home he was thinking that he could hide the injury but the baby in him came out and he was up a creek! His response when he first saw me was, "don't worry the bike is totally fine, I'm just the broken one." I guess this is what happens when boys are allowed to play with motorized toys in the dirt, or at least Dave!

Memory Monday....

First off thanks Brittany for the encouragement/nagging! I think that this might actually help with the whole journaling thing!!!

What personality trait do you most admire? Why?

There are many traits that I admire but for me the one that I am most fond of now is that of genuine unselfishness. Okay so some of you would consider that as 2 but I believe that being "genuine" comes from the heart and is sincere. You can express yourself many ways but it will not mean a thing unless it is genuine. As far as unselfishness it doesn't always mean my 2 year old handing over half of his candy because his sister wants it, it is the kind of unselfish thinking that he has when his first thought is for his sister and what she wants. It is the trait where despite all else that goes around you are more concerned for the well being of others wants and needs before your own.

Okay, so I know that it is now Friday but I honestly started this on Monday and got side tracked with babies!

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!