Me Plus Three

Abram Dean Jones

2011-05-02T13:41:00.002-06:00

My thoughts visit Abram often and especially today. I can remember minute to minute the events of a May 2nd three years ago. I will never forget. I am not sure that I would even want to. That day has taught me a lot about who I am and what I am capable of. I think if I can make it through that day, I can make it through any hard day. Abram is a gift I do not take lightly. Josh and Jamie you are beautiful people. Thanks for sharing your lives with me. You will always be in my heart. I anxiously await the arrival of your new son, for you of course but also for my own selfish reasons. I want you to have some happiness here and now. You deserve that.
I love you !!!!

Nice One Tonya!

2011-03-19T17:20:00.002-06:00

Imagine my surprise when I looked down in the temple and my finger nails were glowing. Little did I know that the fingernail polish I borrowed from Josie was glow in the dark. To say the least I was selfconscious the entire session. I kept looking at my neighbors hoping no one noticed. Nice one Tonya.

You or Me?

2010-12-10T08:58:00.002-07:00

I thought it was cute at bedtime last night that Curens stories consisted of "Grumpy Badgers Christmas" and "What Are You Grumpy About?" I asked him if he chose those books because he was in a bad mood and he said, "No, because you are" "Oh, I see," and all I could do was smile. And I even read the books.

Today

2010-11-05T07:53:00.003-06:00

"....every day was the same, and when each day is the same as the next, it's because people fail to recognize the good things that happen in their lives every day that the sun rises."
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
What is your personal legend?
What is mine? hmmmm

The Fence Is Going In!!!

2009-06-07T17:57:00.000-06:00

Since the day we moved into our home in Riverton, we have talked about putting up a new fence. The fence on the north side of our home has been down since day one. Well, the reality is setting in, posts are in and our fence will be completed on Tuesday. We are really getting a fence. It is very exciting. I have had a few children in the neighborhood look at me with long faces and ask how are they going to play in the yard. They will always be welcome in our yard. I love having the neighborhood children playing and laughing in our yard. I love it when the doorbell rings at 9:30 and night games begin, that is how we how summer is here and when we have to remember that we are on D-Track, This is when D-Track isn't so much fun. So anyway, I hope that games night and day will continue at our home.. The fence is not meant to deter any ones play. I will post pictures when we are 100% complete. Thanks to my patient neighbors, who have had children and balls in the street and a chocolate lab roaming freely. Bronco is going to miss seeing you all. No more strange dog in your homes stealing potato chips. getting into garbage and chasing Ron Burnside down the street. I have closed my eyes for five years in fear that each chase may be his last. Bronco should be sticking close to home now.

A Gloomy May 2nd

2009-05-03T18:16:00.000-06:00

It is hard to believe that it has been a year since Abram left our lives. I think a lot about May 2nd 2008. I have relived that day moment by moment day after day. I hate that day and the sadness that it has brought so many people. It has been hard to understand, my heart breaks everyday for Josh and Jamie. It is not fair. My life has changed, I know that I hold my children a little tighter, I find myself checking on them constantly, particularly when they are sleeping. And when I say check, I no longer just open the door and look at them, I watch them closely and watch them take a breath, I watch their lungs fill with air. They each at one time or another have had me wake them up because they are sleeping too sound. I hate that moment of helpfulness when I could not make things right. I hate the sound of sirens and I cringe when I hear them, I know that somewhere someones life is changing. I find my heart beating out of my chest. I feel crazy with worry sometimes. I can cry with a thought. I cry harder and try to find happiness and laughter more. I am grateful for my children and pray everyday that they will be safe and happy. I have learned to ask others for help. (I should say I am still learning) This is hard for me. I would rather fix things myself. I hate to worry and burden others with my problems. but I would never had made it through this year without my parents, my family, and my friends new and old. I have learned to confide in those I trust. I have learned to say this day sucks and I need help. I love Josh and Jamie and the confidence they have always had in me. Even when I did not. They call me to see if I am okay, they apologize for me having to go through this, when I know their pain is heavy without mine. I love them for that. I will forever be grateful that I had the opportunity to know Abram, I have learned a lot from him. He was a bit of perfection sent here to help me. Abram will always hold a special place in my heart, I love him and know he watches those he loves closely. I hope that I can learn to appreciate this experience and continue to learn from it. I am still struggling, but with the help of the Lord I can feel peace and hope that I can continue to grow.

West Virginia Mama

2009-04-26T18:03:00.000-06:00

I have had some questions about what exactly is a West Virginia hot dog. I would like to share some background. My mom is a hillbilly from the hollers of West Virginia. She is a mountain mama.
We would take a family trip to visit family every other year. I remember getting in the car the day school ended and driving 2000 miles (20 hours). We never stopped (this is almost the truth, no lie) and we still tease my dad that he was too cheap to stop and feed us. It was a miserable experience, one that we always looked forward to. And an experience that is full of fun memories. We would stay with my grandparents, who lived in Charleston. My grandmother (mama) was a wonderful hostess, she would start the day early in the kitchen and cook 10 different breakfasts. One special order for each of us. She would cook all day, once breakfast was over it was time to start lunch. She would cook green beans with bacon, pinto beans and corn bread, fried potatoes, (these were some of my favorites). It makes me hungry just typing this. My mom still cooks these favorites for us. It reminds me of my grandmother (mama) and a lot of fun family memories.
One of the first stops on our trip would be Skennie's Weinies, they would make the West Virginia hot dog. Now let me tell you what that means, it is a hot dog in a bun with sweet chili (no beans), cole slaw, onions and ketchup and mustard. A favorite treat. And one we would look forward to.
I think I want one right now. If you get the chance you should try one. After you try it you will appreciate it, like I do.

I'm Out of Here

2009-04-26T17:55:00.000-06:00

What would you take with you if you were a four year old child and decided to run away from home? Let me tell you what Curen took with him, an outfit (shirt, shorts, underwear and socks), his spiderman slippers, some shoes, his sun glasses, and his sponge bob sheriff badge and one gogart. All of these items were in his hands (no bag) and he was on his way to downtown Salt Lake. I got the message that Curen was running away from a hysterical Josie. She said hurry he is on his way. Curen and I had just had a conversation about why we do not throw rocks. he broke the window in the basement and he felt very sad. I was too. I told him I was sad, but I knew it was an accident, but he said that everyone was mad at him and he would go find a new family. I asked him where he thought he would go, he said after he made it to the bank he would know which way to go. His heart was broken but he decided to give our family another try. I am happy he stayed.

Easter Best

2009-04-15T13:13:00.000-06:00

I love this color on Curen, I thought it made his eyes "pop"

Easter Outfit

The Easter Dress

I always look forward to going to church on Easter Sunday and seeing everyone in their Easter Sunday Best. It is fun to get dressed up. Josie always looks forward to her new Easter dress. Each year Nana will give each of the grand kids new Easter clothes. Josie was laying out her new outfit all week getting ready. It is a fun tradition. I remember Easter dresses and one Easter in particular, I got a yellow pleated dress, a hat and even gloves. I bet I was close to Josie's age. I think this is one tradition that I will try to keep. Remember it is all about the memories. We like the happy ones most.

Hoppy Easter!!

2009-04-13T06:42:00.000-06:00

We have enjoyed our Easter weekend. Jacobsen and Josie had a couple of days off last week so we started celebrating on Thursday with a little Easter egg hunt here at our home. The weather would not cooperate so we hunted in the house, which is not that eventful. however the little kids got really good after we hid the same eggs three times. On Friday we colored eggs. Saturday morning we got up early and went to the Riverton Egg Hunt, we arrived early so we could visit with the bunny. Curen loves that, he sat on the girl bunny, Curen said, "She was fat and the boy bunny was tall and skinny." After that we waited for the big hunt, it started at exactly ten o'clock. It was freezing, the wind was blowing and it was raining. When the fire engine sounds you go. We were in our car done at 10:05. I estimate that it took two minutes for all the kids to pick everything clean. We had dinner on Saturday night at Nana and Pas. Nana has a big money hunt that the kids always look forward to, however it was wet and muddy. The hunt for the first time that I can remember was inside. The kids walked away with a fist full of money. Nana also gave Josie an Easter dress and the boys an Easter outfit. We always have a wienie roast and West Virginia hot dogs for dinner. Sunday morning we discovered that the Easter Bunny had arrived and hidden every ones basket. We have early morning church and Curen was giving a talk so I thought we did a good job getting everything done and getting to church. We went to grandma and grandpa Coles and visited with our family there after church. I think that we had a productive weekend. It was a nice Easter Weekend, even though the weather did not cooperate. Hopefully, the children have fun memories, that is all that matters to me. I enjoy making memories and keeping family traditions.

Rock in the Eye

2009-04-07T06:37:00.000-06:00

Jacobsen after our visit to the eye doctor

Do you ever remember your mom telling you not to play with sticks and rocks? Do you remember the logic behind that? Apparently, I have not said it enough at this household, or according to Jake I have never said it at all. Maybe that is true. Once again Jacobsen reminds me that I am too soft. He tells me often to be tough and not let people push me around. Maybe I am, (too soft) but can you change that? I am not sure that I have ever been tough, and I am not sure what that even means. Jacobsen and I were talking about the things that I want to accomplish before I die (which he thinks is nearly here). I listed things I thought I would like to do. When I asked him if he thought I would make a good school teacher, he laughed and said ,"No way the kids will totally take advantage of you, because you are too soft." So, because I am too soft, Jacobsen and his cousin Austin were playing with rocks and sticks. They constructed a catapult and were launching rocks. One of which hit Jacobsen in the eye. He is fine, but freaked out all the adults. It looked pretty nasty, but is already healing quickly. Maybe we can all remember why we do not play with rocks. PS if you are tough would you please give me some advice.

Newest Cousin

2009-04-05T07:54:00.000-06:00

Joshua Legrand Adamson

March 26, 2009

8 lbs. 7 ozs.

21 inches long

We finally met our newest cousin. Joshua Legrand Adamson was born March 26th, but he has been in NICU and no one was allowed to hold or even see him. Will that is that exactly true, but you do need to be fourteen, I got to sneak a little peek, which Josie thought was extremely unfair. They have been trying to stabilize his sugar levels and he finally did it. We are all very proud of him. He is very sweet and content. Jessica and Alex are so in love with their new little angel. We are so lucky to have him. Josie and I got to hold him yesterday while uncle Alex was at priesthood, we had a great time. He is extra tender. Curen had to love him from a distance, he has been battling a cold all week, he didn't seem to mind. He spent the evening playing with their water fountains and playing PS2. Congratulations. Thanks for sharing. You forget how special those newborns are, that has to be one of my most favorite things ever.

Bingo

2009-04-04T14:47:00.000-06:00

Sometimes it is hard to sit and listen to conference at our home. Josie started to add up how long we would be listening and it was just too much. I told her to be grateful that she was not a boy because they would be listening for two hours more. But, my children have enjoyed listening while they are playing conference bingo. They listen for key words and then try to get bingo. Even Curen listens. I hope they will take something away from the experience and maybe even get in the habit of listening to conference.

Monkeys

2009-04-04T14:41:00.000-06:00

Charlotte was the official taste tester, since she is the biggest monkey of all
Maycee, Curen and Ryan

Curen and his friends helped me prepare some monkey bread. They had so much fun ripping the biscuits and putting them into the pan. We also had a lot of fun eating the bread. I love to do projects with them because they are always so eager to help and make everything so fun.

April Fools Day

2009-04-04T14:30:00.000-06:00

On Tuesday afternoon a few friends and I meet over at my neighbors home and prepared dinner for April Fools Day. We had a lot of fun talking about underwear and snacks, among other things. We wanted our families to have a memorable dinner. We prepared fish sticks and peas for dinner. (wafers dipped into crushed cornflakes and green airheads rolled into little balls). Dessert was cupcakes (meatloaf cooked into cupcake holders frosted with colored mashed potatoes). My kids have rotten attitudes about trying new things, we consistently eat the same meals week after week. So, they were not happy when they asked what was for dinner and I said, fish sticks and peas." We had a lot of fun and Jake even agreed that those were the best fish sticks he had ever tasted.

MARCH MADNESS!!!

2009-03-11T09:10:00.000-06:00

Evan
Aunt Mel Okay so two of the same picture of Evan and I can not figure out how to delete him.
He is pretty cute though.

Cousin Kylee

Little Kylee

Chloe

In addition to all the college hoops that we look forward to watching at our home. We have a lot of birthdays to celebrate this month. I didn't realize that a lot of people whom we love were born in the month of March, so I thought I would write them all day. Here is who is celebrating a birthday this month; Aunt Mel, cousin Kylee, Aunt Kristal, Aunt Izumi, cousin Chloe, Evan, cousin Emercyn, little Kylee and my grandmother. May the luck of the Irish we with you on your birthday and always. We love you.

2009-03-08T19:43:00.000-06:00

Curen, Bronco and Jacobsen
Josie and Kylee
Kylee was on her way to her prom and Josie
was anxious to see her all dressed up. She looked beautiful.
Curen and Sadie at Aunt Mel's Happy 40th Birthday.
Happy Birthday Aunt Mel, we love you!!

Curen, Hailey and Sadie

Curen in his blue jeep.

The snow is finally gone and the jeep can come out of the basement.

Please Mom!!!

2009-03-08T19:21:00.000-06:00

Saturday is always a catch up day for our family. Housework, groceries etc., you know the drill everything else. We got up early and worked around the house. We then decided to go run errands; bank, library, gas station. While we were out we stopped by IFA, my neighbor had told me that the baby chicks were there and I thought that would be fun. Since when is a chick a pet.? Jacobsen is begging to take maybe just three home. I don't think so, I can't keep pace with the household now. I got out of that one easy, however, in the parking lot there was a car load of eight week old black labs, they were adorable. We stopped and held, kissed and loved them for a minute. Then the begging and tears began. I had such a hard time, but the answer was no. I did think about it for a second, but we do have one big lab already in the house. One is enough. We might have enough love in our hearts for two, but for now we will love our Bronco.

Where's the Chicken?

2009-02-28T07:49:00.000-07:00

On Occasion I will take the kids out to an actual restaurant, not too often, but on Friday we decided to go out. We went to Red Robin after Jakes soccer game, uncle Danny came with us. We got a pretty early start, so I thought the wait would not be that bad. We checked in and gave them our name for a 15-20 minute wait. After thirty minutes and seeing that people who have arrived after us are being seated we check on the status. The hostess tells me they called Cote a while ago and no one came. Well our name is Cole and we would like a table. She apologized she would seat us the next table. Fifteen minutes later we have a table. Yeah!! Curen is chasing the big chicken around the restaurant, which is nice that he has something to preoccupy his thoughts. We place our order quickly and then the wait continues. Drinks arrive, then Jakes appetizer. We wait and wait. Tables around us come and go. Our waitress, who was so busy, checks in and says oh you need your food. Uncle Danny checked with another waitress, she would check things out. Everyone is checking on things, but nothing happens. Maybe the manager would know. The ticket has been lost, but they are right on top of things. Curen is even getting restless and bored of the big chicken. Where's our food, why does everyone else have food? Those people just arrived and already have their food. Here comes the food. Is everyone happy? Are there any other problems? Jake's dinner has not arrived yet. At this point it has been two hours and no one is even hungry any more. The manager checks in and asks how the food was and we inform him that Jake does not have his meal. He will make it himself. In ten minutes he brings Jake out a burger. Jake takes one look at it and says this is not what I ordered. The manager returns to the kitchen and after ten minutes returns with another wrong burger. At this point it was no longer funny. We boxed all of the meals and decided to go home. The evening was free however it may be awhile before we go out on a Friday night.

Back on Line

2009-02-28T07:46:00.000-07:00

We have been without the internet for a few days and the kids (okay me too) have really missed it. Jacobsen can not check his fantasy league and Curen could not feed his Webkinz. It was terrible. Never let your kids touch the function key and the F2 combination. Who knew. Thank you uncle Kevin for knowing about all that stuff. We are truely thankful.

2009-02-05T14:14:00.000-07:00

No more Cub Scout at Our Home

2009-02-05T07:27:00.000-07:00

Jacobsen just attended his last pack meeting. I have enjoyed working in scouts with him and it makes me sad that now I have to go alone. At the pack meeting he received his last activity pin and was awarded a special badge for earning all 20 of the pins. This is a goal that he set for himself and he worked hard to meet that goal. He will be moving on to boy scouts and is the only eleven year old boy in the troop right now. He is ready to move on to bigger and better things.

The Game

2009-01-28T08:40:00.000-07:00

On Tuesday night I took the kids up to the Huntsman Center to watch the the BYU and Utes play basketball. We pulled onto campus and easily found a parking spot. About a five minute walk through the snow and cold. That was lucky because Curen was out cold and I had to pack him. We bought our tickets (not in the student section, my request) and went in out of the cold. Josie immediately found the cheerleaders and Curen was on the hunt for swoop and cosmo. Jake (wearing his blue hair) was giving knuckles and high fives to other fellow BYU fans (there were a few in the 12,000 people). After the game started the red hairs moved in. We had four of them right in front of us. They taunted each other and threatened to come up and rip that blue hair off Jakes head. Jake laughed and they even shared high fives. The game was close and Curen needed a bathroom break with four minutes left. I asked "Can you wait until the game is over?" I said,"It will be over when the buzzer rings". He said,"yeah." Well, tied at 71 the buzzer rang.

Curen asked," Mom who won the game? Can we go pee?".

"No one Curen."

"Really, that sucks, let's go pee now."

The five minutes seemed like forever and we had to stand the entire time. Curen could not wait so we had to leave with about 30 seconds left. The cougars lost, but Jake sported his blue hair to the car and said how fun it was ( I was told we got our moneys worth). We sat by fun people and enjoyed the game. Now we sat in the parking lot waiting for our turn to leave for 40 minutes, no wonder no one wanted that parking spot, you never get out. Jake called me a wimp, soft and said I was letting everyone bully and take advantage of me. However, we did make it home, with a car of sleeping children and a tired mom. It was a successful night.

My Buddies!!

2009-01-26T12:39:00.001-07:00

Isaac, Maycee, Ryan, Curen and Kylee

Curen wanted me to put a picture of some of his buddies on this blog. Every night he will ask, "Are my friends coming tomorrow?" He loves to play and they all seem to love each other. Curen goes to school on Monday and Wednesdays with Ryan and Maycee. I am sure the three of them are in charge at school.

Saturday Activity

2009-01-24T15:04:00.001-07:00

Three Amigos

RJ and Jake

(Ryan and Julianna - do you think he likes his Christmas gift

he has it on in every picture I have taken in the last month)

Cake and Ice Cream

Curen enjoyed squishing the spiders the most.

Curen and Josie in the space ship

Curen would be skee ball champion if it counted when you throw the ball in the other lane

We were invited to a birthday party for our friend and old neighbor RJ Bonds. We still hang with he and his family and he constantly asking if we will trade Josie for him so he can come live here. He says there was an accident in heaven and he was born to the wrong family, Jake and he were supposed to be brothers. Everyone always has fun when we get together. We went to Nickelcade and played games all morning. Then as if that was not enough we went to McDonalds so the kids could play there and Leigh and I can catch up on all the happenings. It was a good start to a weekend. Happy Birthday RJ. I can not believe we met you when you were 10 days old.

Silverwolves

2009-01-23T22:05:00.000-07:00

Tonight Josie performed at halftime at the Riverton High School basketball game with the Riverton High School mini cheerleaders. She attended cheer camp for two days and then they perform one time. She seemed to enjoy herself and said that someday she would like to be a real cheerleader. Curen loved the game and especially the mascots. He will always ask me several times to clarify what color we are cheering for.

2009-01-20T09:47:00.000-07:00

Jacobsen is wearing his new Kyle Korver jersey. He likes Korver and even wears his socks like him when he is playing hoops.

Aunt Scharon made Jacobsen a soccer cake. Thank you it was perfect and delicious.

Jacobsen

2009-01-20T09:29:00.000-07:00

The holidays came and went and I neglected to even mention that Jacobsen celebrated a birthday. Jacobsen turned 11 years old on December 27th. I feel bad that he was born so close to the Christmas holiday, honestly after Christmas the last thing I want to do is celebrate a birthday. But each year we do and are so grateful to have Jacobsen in our family. He is truly a blessing. He has changed and grown up so much, he acts like a teenager. He spends too much time playing ps2, guitar hero and on the computer. He likes late nights and movies that are more adult these days. I watch him texting his friends and uncles, in deep conversation about sports and fantasy NBA league transactions and doing things that the "big kids" do and know he is growing up. He is spending more time in front of the mirror, combing his mane of hair and wearing jeans (these are all huge milestones for him). I am proud of him and his efforts at school, scouts and working with his sport teams. He is a good big brother most of the time and Curen especially wants to be like him. All too often Curen will change his clothes into a jersey or something to look more like Jake that day. Jake enjoys all sports, the Denver Broncos, Utah Jazz, Dance Dance Revolution, any game of any kind, and of course his BYU cougars. He has great friends, he spends a lot of time hanging out with his cousin Austin, it has been so fun to have daily interaction with Lane and Melanie and their family. His friend Jacob and he have been in the same school class since kindergarten. They shoot hoops together and play dodge ball and football in the basement. They love to be outside and off track is a constant party with friends and cousins so close. He enjoys life, especially if it does not include chores, or constant reminders about reading and homework. I hope he would say he has a good life. Jacobsen enjoy being eleven and have a happy year.

I Guess I am Getting Older

2009-01-19T16:39:00.000-07:00

I guess I am getting older, when I look at my kids I can not believe how fast time is going by and how much they are all changing. Now when I take my kids to the doctor, the doctors seem like teenagers and called me ma mm. I called the young man at the garage a kid and Curen thought I was nuts, "Mom a kid is like me and Josie". But really he was a kid. I have been trying to organize my pictures and have found old pictures of the kids and I can not believe it. I thought I would include some pictures maybe you remember these. Where does time go? I want my babies to stay babies. Curen was little just yesterday and now Jacobsen is practically a teenager. He is preparing to go on his first scout overnight.

Redneck Christmas and Other Christmas Memories

2009-01-03T19:47:00.000-07:00

Too Much Christmas
Christmas Pajamas

Football Games

Some Good

Some Bad

Plenty of Snow

Curens Gingerbread House

Josies Gingerbread House

Gingerbread Boys

The highlight of the Cole Christmas Party was the forklift rides given by uncle Lane

Everyone Had a Turn

Josie Working on Her Snowman Project

Curen and Dad

A Good Way to Start the Season

2008-12-05T10:15:00.000-07:00

Josie's third grade class presented a Christmas program. It was titled "Santa Got Abducted By Some Pirates." It was a lot of fun to listen to the Christmas songs that they had prepared. I always like to find all of the children that Josie is always talking about. I thought she looked extra cute!

Curen and I had a great time.

Blue Hoo!!!!!!

2008-11-22T22:43:00.000-07:00

Boo Hoo !! Well it is a tough day to be a BYU fan!!! A real test of your character. After Jake arrived home from school on Friday with welts from a UTES vs. BYU game of dodge ball (the
ratio being 3 to 1), I wondered how much more harassment he could take. How would he react to the defeat. I was surprised, he took it with dignity and pride. We had a game day party in the heart of cougar country (my parents home) and watched the game with my brothers and uncles. We watched the entire game and had even a glimpse of hope at times. But it all came to an end. Jake is a little concerned about church tomorrow and school on Monday. I only hope that the blue paint will come off his face. He will have to take his beatings. It is all part of being a true, blue fan. I also think about this aspect somewhere there are proud parents some with their hearts full of joy and others whose heart are breaking for their son.

PRINCESS FOR A DAY!!!

2008-11-22T07:47:00.000-07:00

Our friend and neighbor BFF Nicole Thacker got married last Friday. She asked Josie, Kylee and Kortney to sit at her book. Josie was thrilled, I don't think she knew what that meant exactly. However, we had a lot of fun finding the perfect dress, getting her nails done and thank you Kortney for fixing her hair so beautiful. Josie is truely my princess. She loves to be pampered. Jake calls that spoiled. But the point is, she loves being a girl and we need one of those. Josies' teacher at school calls Josie the heart of the class. I know she is the heart of our home.

We love you Nicole, even though Josie feels like she has been abandoned for life. Curen thought getting married did not seem too bad when he saw all the gifts. Good luck big J and What Ever Major Loser. (that is what Curen calls Justin and Nicole)

Down and Derby!!!

2008-11-22T07:38:00.000-07:00

GO COUGARS!!!

The pinewood derby was a success. Jake built his car with the help of his uncle Lane and friend and neighbor Brad Ludlow. Theu put a lot of time and love into the car. Overall, we had a fourth place finish. It makes me sad to think that this will be Jake's last pinewood derby. It is so fun to see the boys watch their car go down the track. Their faces anticipating the results. That is my favorite part. You always pray that his car will make it down the track and he will feel good about his experience.

More Birthday

2008-11-22T07:36:00.001-07:00

We Have a Four Year Old

2008-11-22T07:20:00.000-07:00

Curen celebrated his fourth birthday. He had anticipated this day for a year. We look him to the Dinosaur Museum at Thanksgiving Point. Everytime we are coming home from Nana's home Curen will say, "What is in that building and when are we going to go?" I thought this would be a great time to take him. And better yet it was what he wanted to do. There was a lot of fun things to do there. We enjoyed all of the hands on activities and loved looking at the amazing dinosaurs.

Sunday we invited all the family (that's a lot of us) over for cake, ice cream and presents. Lots of presents. He was thrilled with each door bell ring and could not wait to open his presents. I decided to attempt to make a cake that looked like a garbage truck, since Tuesday (garbage day) is still the highlight of the week. We can not go anywhere until after the garbage truck has left. I hope Curen had a great birthday. We love you Curen.

We need a bigger bed!!

2008-11-04T06:29:00.001-07:00

Bronco sits on the covers and no one can pull them up
Curen pretending to be a sleep

See I told you

We are going on our third week off track and we are so out of our routine. Movie nights and late nights, and one activity after another. We have had fun and are going to enjoy our last week off, however, I think a bigger bed may be a good investment. Last night everyone started in their own bed, including Bronco on the couch and one by one they found their way to the big bed. They are pretty cute when they are sleeping.

What Ever Major Loser!!!

2008-11-03T14:54:00.001-07:00

Curen has grown attached to one line from the movie "Camp Rock", What ever major loser. He loves to do the hand gestures. The other day I drove up to a stop light and the teenagers in a jeep next to me were doing what ever major loser, they pointed to the back seat and started laughing. I asked Curen did you do what ever major loser to the car next to us? He said, "Yes and they did it back to me". The things he will say, like when a member of the bishopric stopped by the house and he reported that I could not come to the door right now because I was naked. Nice.

TO OUR DAD

2008-11-03T14:29:00.000-07:00

Our dad is taking a very important test today, we wish him luck. We said a prayer for him this morning and know that he will do well. Our dad is in dental school at UNLV and will graduate April 2009. We miss him so much. We are all very proud of him.

GYMCATS!!!!

2008-11-03T14:15:00.000-07:00

JOSIE AND HER BACKHAND SPRINGS, ALMOST PERFECT.
Josie has been taking gymnastics for one year now. She goes to Gymcats and spends one and a half hours each week, she seems to love it. Her favorite is the bar and floor. She loves backhand springs. She also takes dance at No Sweat Dance. I love to watch her having such a good time and making new friends. She is very social and seems to make friends easy.

The Witches

2008-11-03T14:09:00.001-07:00

Maycee, Curen, Jacobsen and Josie

Maycee, Josie, Kylee, Curen and Jacobsen

We went to Gardner Village to walk around and see the witches. The weather was perfect and the witches were a lot of fun. Even Jacobsen enjoyed taking pictures.

I am a Child of God

2008-11-03T12:56:00.001-07:00

Curen and his cougar tie

Curen sang I am a Child of God for the primary program on Oct. 26. He was incredible, we were all amazed. He was very proud and when people said he did a good job he would say, "I know".

HSM3 - Senior Year

2008-11-03T12:50:00.000-07:00

Another High School Musical and we were there to enjoy it. Josie, Curen and I went and we also invited our cousin and neice Kai. Where was Jake? He was off enjoying his weekend when his cousin Austin at Bear Lake.

Trip to Home Depot

2008-11-03T12:45:00.000-07:00

All Done
Curen and Josie

Curen and his project

I took the cub scouts to Home Depot on Saturday to do a wood project. Curen and Josie also enjoyed pounding nails and sanding their project. We made a leaf press, just what we needed.

Trick or Treat

2008-11-03T12:07:00.000-07:00

Obama and McCain

Curen was Spiderman

Josie was a 50's girl and Curen was the Hulk

Josie Mae

Jacobsen and Sarah Palin

Halloween was a blast at our home. Curen, Josie and I went trick or treating with Ryan and Evan. Jacobsen, who was dressed as Senator John McCain had fun trick or treating with Obama (Austin). The presidential hopefuls were the highlight of the neighborhood. They had many invitations inside for photos.

Josie's Fall Dance Recital

2008-11-03T11:53:00.000-07:00

Josie and Curen
Party like a Rockstar

Pumpkin Patch

2008-11-03T10:51:00.000-07:00

Curen and his pumpkin
Josie Mae

Jacobsen, Josie and Curen

Getting Started

2008-06-29T19:44:00.000-06:00

I have enjoyed reading everyones blogs so much that I have decided to enter the blogging scene, which is new to me. So here we go.