What? i was really busy!!!!

Highlights of the last 10 months . . . in pictures.

Since Travis went to the Academy AGAIN, I took all three kids by myself to Georgia and FLorida.

We had such a great time. Went to the beach. Which we all needed and love.

Sam tried swimming in a gator infested pond. notice the water dripping below him!

We got to fly . . . . with three kids, 3 car seats, 1 really great double stroller, 3 sippy's and LOTS of snacks.

We love the Amersons!!! We miss them too!

We met lots of great new friends, which Boe lovingly refers to as her 'new cousins. '

Riding in Joey's new Razor was a blast.

The Atlanta Aquarium was AWESOME! We went with the Corks, more new 'cousins.' My kids loved it, heck I Loved it!

And here is Trav getting the bad guys at the academy, while we basked in the southern sun.

More of the aquarium, this is the whale shark, which we lOVE thanks to Diego teaching us about it.

Ofcourse, Buzz loved the aquarium too! (the small striped 'thing' that sam is carrying)

This is Gracie, we love her.

This is Pauline. The lady that I think I served my mission for! From the moment I met her, I knew that we had known each other before. I love you Pauline. Also, thanks for the Elephant . . . I'm sure you didn't know there is a weight limit on luggage and that it only cost an extra $75!!!

Me and my sweet boys

We've had A LOT of these! This particular one involved sam throwing a jack in the box into Max's crib . . . . with max in the crib.










We got to visit the blabla store in Atlanta, it was definately a highlight of our trip. And if you know us at all you know that we are ga ga for blabla. They were so good to us and we left there with a whole new family of blabla's. THANK YOU BLABLA, we love you. Can't wait to come back.








The blabla store.

here we are after destroying the store.

A playground in Douglas, GA. Our second home. Boe got to play with a whole bunch of new friends.

Boe turned 4! All she wanted was princess dresses! Here she is in a stunning tinkerbelle ensemble, with tule accents, some sparkly stuff and fabulous new hairdo. Just right for spring.

As you can see, Travis has his truck and is an official 'Uinta County Sheriff Deputy'

Sam is STILL managing to fall asleep just about anywhere.

We moved in November, bought a cute little house 'uptown.' This is the before . . . .












This is about a month ago . . . . . I'll post 'the now' as soon as we get it finished.

Natalee is our best friend and when she visits we have such a great time. Here we are in the middle of Choir practice!

Max is just cute, honestly . . . isn't he just cute?

Boe got a funky disease, spent the night at Primary Children's and had lots of these bumps and swollen parts. She was a so brave and all the nurses and doctors fell in love with her.

Boe is quite the bowler!

Sam is just funny and always saying/doing randomness.

I will be so glad when this stage is over!

So to all of you that have been cussing me out, knock it off. To all of you who missed us and didn't even know it, I'm reminding you why. Stay tuned for more in 10 months! hee hee

Boe's videos

Sam, Sam the camera Man

Whenever I turn on the camera, I find new and interesting images that neither Trav or I took! I surely don't want to discourage his efforts, who knows what he may get from it. Although, our camera now needs tape on parts! There also a few videos, so sit back and enjoy.

Ah, my shirt

There we go

It's 7 am mom and dad are still asleep, i think I'll take some photos

Is this thing on?

Here we go

oh, this will be fun

I'll just head up stairs and wake up Boe and Max . . . They will love this!

Up the stairs

I have huge feet
good morning little buddy

I'll just jump in your bed with you and snap a few

Hey boe hop in with him, this is so funny. (this is so sunny) Not too shabby for a 2 year old.

Resistance is Futile

This is what I hear about 10 minutes ago, as I am working on this blog . . .

Boe - now just hold still and let me get you dressed!

Sam (who actually goes by George lately?) - no! mommy do it.

Boe - if you would just hold still . . . SAM . . . I am trying to help you.

Sam - (screams)

Boe - Mom, sam won't let me get him dressed.

Boe - Sam I am your big sister and you need to let me get you dressed.

Me - george, let boe help you get dressed (grabs camera)

let's see here, I've got his shirt and some pants.

just need to get this on his head and he's holding so still

(resistance) sam you really need to just hold still

There we go, now just put this on

Mom! He just won't let me.

(Sam grabs shirt and pulls, Boe throws huge fit. Sam wins)

I was only gone an hour

Honest, I went visiting teaching . . . which deserves some mentioning, but we'll talk about that later. I left at 4:50, and I got home at 6:05! Travis walks out of the house holding my little Max with a freshly sheared head! I immediatley started crying! Judge for yourself . . .

ps i'm coming to terms with it.

Camera Shy

As a mother, I can only hope that my children will grow out of their shyness and grasp life with both hands. That the quiet noise that they project will only get louder and more boisterous . . . that they will some day . . . WHO AM I KIDDING!

Funny, funny boy. He has the best sense of humor.


a daily occurance
Not really sure?

Mad at the gate.
Stuck!
Who sits like this?
Dots courtesy of Sam



Her new 'skids' and helmet.

Pose - o - rama!

Where has the summer gone.

So . . . it's August. I'll start blogging again about how much I despise Wyoming Winters and how it's just around the corner and how it makes me puke up a little in my mouth. . . . Or, I'll just let you know all of the great things that we did this summer. HOORAY FOR SUMMER. I have been rejuvenated and I am ready to face another you-know-what. I'm going to start being more positive and grateful. I will start now! . . . Well I'll start right after I say that my husband is going to the academy on Monday for 13 weeks. If I were someone who said bad words, boy would you get an ear full. I have been trying to talk myself into a good attitude for weeks now, to no avail. I am really freaking out here. I can't seem to wrap my brain around the idea that I have 65 nights alone, 65 days with no daddy to run to, 65 bath times, 65 X 3 meals that will consist of nothing more than what can be cooked in the microwave, or spread on bread. 65 days of trying to expain that dad will be home soon, I promise. 13 Friday nights waiting for him to finish the 6 hour drive to see us. 13 Sunday afternoons ruined because Dad is leaving Again, and 13 Mondays that we may as well just write off now. But with my new positive attitude and gratitude for all that is good in my life, I WILL BE FINE. Honestly, I will. I know that I will . . . but just incase, could you just call and make sure that I am!?

Starting NOW!!!

Our Summer in Summary

Camped at the beach for a week and had the time of our lives.
Took naps whenever we wanted to.
Played in the sand.
The Haycocks were there to share in the fun.

Swim Lessons, Boe can really swim! Sort of . . .
Our favorite babysitter/swim teacher. . . . Keisha
Boe met Abby 'Gadabby' at Seaworld and was SO happy.

Sam was scared to death.

I love Sea World.
Saw the temple on the Freeway to Sea World. LOVE IT!

Grandma and Papa took us to the zoo with our cousins, we love our cousins!




Zebra's rock
Giraffes are super cool
Wagons save mom and dad all of the pain!
Even Mackers loved the zoo.

Me, a hypochondriac?

If you know me at all. I am quite certain that any and all cuts, scrapes, bruises or bumps can almost always lead to a certain painful death. I am a hypochondriac. There I said it. I panic, at the first sign of sickness, I am ready to run to the doctor or at least call. Whenever someone falls, I am sure that something is broken.

The past couple of weeks, have been no exception. Sam has a standing appointment at the clinic. He ran into the tailgate and split his forehead open one week, the next he broke out in these hives/bumps/rash/unknown disease. . . . Then Boe got them and I thought they might have to commit me. All is well now, no thanks to any of the 4 doctors that I took them to!

look at that fat lip!
Bad lighting, but the rash is there!
Poor Babies.

This is what makes life FUN!

I couldn't find Boe and Sam anywhere, time for bed and they somehow disappear.

I know I put these laundry baskets away . . . .
hmmm . . . . here's one
and here is the other one.