10-29-08 My Soccer Playing Dragon

While Kelton was having his preschool lesson, and Taelin was sleeping, Chase and I got to play. I think he's the cutest running around...so sometimes I kicked the ball just to watch his cute little body run!

Yes, this is a normal day!

So, yesterday I got a call, and yes after a week, the hotel found my camera! Yahoo! I knew it was there...and now I am so happy! Thank you Judy for offering a replacement, I was almost ready to come on over. But, by tomorrow we should have some more creative interest instead of just my words! :)

Kelton was lagging most of the day, but didn't seem to be totally different. Figured it was just sleep. My kids have been thrown for a loop with this daylight savings time thing. I had cable guy here from 1:00-2:00ish, another dsl guy here to get all of his stuff from 2:00ish to 3:00 and so I escaped to the basement to watch the boys as they worked around Karl (the guy finishing our basement). That's why I didn't have someone that I didn't know, it's too creepy thinking about some weirdo downstairs when I have to jump in the shower (since sometimes it doesn't happen until 11:00 or so).

Kelton asked me to put something closer to his eyes so he could read (i mean really close), so I think he might need glasses. Chase loves to cook lately, so he always sits on the counter next to me, but lately he's been climbing the pantry shelves for oreos. He was yelling yesterday, "maaa! daak (dark) ere (here)!" yeah...then begged for oeos.

Taelin pooped like 6 times, and is still teething. That girl keeps growing and growing too.

I've been planning some crafts with a couple of my friends to pass out to our families for christmas time. I guess I won't go into detail b/c there might be people reading this that will get things! :) Let's just say a lot of planning and workin' things out for one night of "gettin things done!"

Later that night Kelton was up throwing up, I was up until 2:30, and took a nap till 4:00, and then I think he was over the worst of it. He's just not a "loud" vomitter, so its scary to think that he could choke and we would never know! :)

So, an average day in my life. Not to mention, cleaning, cooking, naps, diapers, school work and managing the caios of fighting children and being a good wife. Wew....raise your hands if you think you need a vacation (but would know that everything at home would be taken care of without having the guilt of leaving and not sure what you will come home to!) :)

Lovin' every minute of it!
~Vanessa

Missing Camera! :(

My grandparents visited us when they got a small vacation from their mission to see family. We went to their hotel to swim, and I was taking pictures and video galoure....set my camera on one of the chairs and with the hustle and bustle of leaving, can't remember what happened. I'm almost having panic attacks each day that I can't find it! I HATE loosing things! I've even returned to the hotel and it hadn't been turned in.

So, no cute halloween pictures from Kelton's preschool party or the night of. Well, until I find it! Cross your fingers for me and maybe even a silent prayer. Gotta have one before all of these holidays or I'm going to cry.

10-10-08 Miss Taelin

My sweet Taelin. We had her pictures taken since we had some free sheets. Of course, it wasn't the right time for her that day, and to tell you the truth, the lady was even dull for me to want to smile. Luckily we brought along monkey, and got a couple of good shots. She's normally so expressive, that why it surprised me so much to see her so different. Maybe next time we'll go with Hilary, who takes fabulous pictures. :) Enjoy everyone! She's getting to big, I'm afraid they don't stay this size for very long.

Frustrated But Cute

I LOVE YOUR BLOG AWARD!

Here are the rules: I have to answer the following questions with one word answers and one word only! Then I must pass it on to seven others.The questions are as follows:

1. Where is your cell phone? bathroom

2. Where is your significant other? work

3. Your hair color? blondish

4. Your mother? thoughtful

5. Your father? hardworking

6. Your favorite thing? family

7. Your dream last night? dreams?

8. Your dream/goal? celestial

9. The room you're in? living room

10. Your hobby? learning

11. Your fear? unprepared (sorry hiliary, it was too good not to steal)

12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? Happy

13. Where were you last night? home

14. What you're not? selfish

15. One of your wish-list items? mission

16. Where you grew up? washington (state)

17. The last thing you did? baked

18. What are you wearing? jeans

19. Your TV? recording

20. Your pet? none

21. Your computer? fun

22. Your mood? busy (chase is on my lap instead of sleeping)

23. Missing someone? always

24. Your car? minivan

25. Something you're not wearing? makeup

26. Favorite store? Michael's

27. Your summer? short

28. Love someone? forever

29. Your favorite color? blues

30. When is the last time you laughed? today

31. Last time you cried? Saturday?

this is hard...I'm not one of few words....so give it a try and have fun with it! :)

Here are the seven people I'm tagging for the "I Love Your Blog" award: 1. Marie Rogerson 2. Erika Young 3. Katie Brodniak 4. Jenny Place 5.Emily Hendrickson 6.Paije Abplanalp

Growing too Fast!

Taelin is getting too big lately! She loves to crawl all around the house, especially the kitchen. Her favorite now is to get up in standing positions all around the house and get "stuck" since she can't get down.

Yes, they are doing yoga with me! The love generating that psychic heat! :)

Painting pumpkins this year...too cold to do carvings (they just cave in and curl). And this way...NO KNIVES! Chase's ended up pink and blue and kelton's completely black.

Chase at Kelton's preschool field trip, riding misty. He was so excited he said his first sentence ever, "ma, doe see hoose, now!"

Kelton riding Misty. When he was asked if he'd ever ridden a horse before, his reply was, ...but bigger ones!" He even relaxed his left arm dropped on his side with the right arm on the horn. My little cowboy!

(p.s. the towel is for their allergies, instead of undressing and baggin clothes, just bring a towel to do the trick!)

HEAD IN THE GUTTER?

Last time I was proud of my "gardening", and wrote the title as "getting my gardener on", Jake thought that that was meaning I was "getting it on with a gardener"....anyone agree?!? Those who know me might know that I am just a tad bit naive, but I wanted that to mean that I was getting my gardener grove on. Tell me what you think!!! (I know there are secret people out there that visit this blog but never leave comments...)

So, I've been canning lately, my first year all by myself without my mom's wisdom/hand. So, without too many mistakes, applesauce with my friend Danielle on Saturday and today and Salsa with my friend Kristy a couple of weeks ago and then today by myself. I'm very happy to say that I have actually eaten these things and they aren't too bad! Kinda cool.

All for now, Vanessa

Myths about the Healthy Foods!

Loved this website that shares the healthy foods that really aren't...and those that we steer clear from that are alright. Yay for Bacon!!

http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1600119196/bctid1606785709

Lindsay's House

Oct. 8th and 9th: At Lindsay's House

Sorry, the photobucket wouldn't load it after I added the text. I"ll do it up above!

Since Mom, Dad and the clan are in Sacramento, visiting Uncle Chas and family; Lindsay needed someone to watch Rylin so that she could go to classes. She's taking a full load of classes, so we got to hang out with Rylin for 3 fun days. Monday, Rylin came to us, and then on Wedneday and Thursday we went to them, and spent the night. It was funny to see Rylin and Taelin interact. And when Lindsay got home, it was sooooo good to be able to sit down and talk to her alone, something we haven't done in a while.

10-02-08 Those darn tires!

Chase got wet, Taelin got walked until she cried, and Kelton got those darn tires!

Washin' the car is fun, hard work...but Kelton sat at the tires for just over an hour and man did they shine! Wew! They were so nasty b/c of the brakes in the front, and he made them look like new! Great job buddy!!!

9-30-08 THE DUCKS

So, we've caught up with our long time friends, the ducks. The last couple nice days of the warm weather, we just had to get out and get that fresh air before it was too late! It was fun, the bread went quick and their comments cracked me up.

P.S. yes, this is the last day I would let Kelton wear this outfit! I promise!

9-28-08 SWEET 16 KIMBER!!!

Kimber doesn't look so excited, b/c I scrapbooked and wrote a poem for her horse that passed away, and it made her cry and remember her. I'm sorry I didn't give it to you later!

yummy white cake with strawberry mousse inside birthday cake! great job mom!

So, can't stinkin' believe my little sister that I remember bringing home from the hospital is 16 now! Holy Cow! She is a beautiful woman, mature beyond her years and very thoughtful and caring. She is funny, outgoing and one heck of an athlete. She's scares boys off the court and can out pitch any other chick in the state of Idaho. No joke. Kimber, I love you.

9-27-08 Getting Ready for Halloween

So, although there is not costume here. this is what she is excited about lately! She loves to pull out ALL the papers from the computer desk! As long as it looks important, she wants it! :)

We found this Spiderman costume on a sale rack for "as is". Chase loved it. It squishes his eyes, but that almost makes it cuter! :)

Kelton is going to be a teenage mutant ninja turtle (raph i think)...grandma still has the rest of the costume, so we bought a ninja weapon set (which is almost broken already) and he got to get on green clothes. No joke, he worn these clothes for 2 more days after this day. Kept wanting to be a turtle. But you never know with this one, he talks about a new costume everyday.