Valentines Day

Okay so Valentine Day came and went and really most days I'm just doing my best to keep up. But I'll share some of the things I love. . .
Summers at my grandparents cabin in Island Park, quiet evenings when the kids are in bed and I have a few moments to myself, when it rains (which isn't often in Vegas), afternoons at the park with my kids, the rare date night with my hubby, and curling up with a good book. And most of all here are my 3 treasures . . .




Love you guys!

My little man is 5 years old!

Its hard to believe that my little guy is already 5 years old! He made quite an entrance and has kept us on our toes every since. He is a kind hearted little guy who currently loves dirt bikes, cars, footbal, and animals. He also LOVES chocolate, something he must get from me.

This year Bentley said he wanted a BYU cougar as his birthday cake. Okay, I know my limits so I talked him into a cougar paw and a football. He loved it!

He got a pair of nerf guns that he hasn't stopped playing with yet.

And a new bike! Yeah, its a little big but he loves it!

Happy Birthday little man!!

So for quite a while my kids have wanted a pet. Yikes! I'm not exactly a pet person at least not when the pet has to live in the house. Common now, I grew up in the country and I just can't handle having another little one to clean up after. Nevertheless, for the longest time my kids have been asking for a dog. Yes, they want a cute little puppy that no doubt I will become the sole caretaker of. Yeah, I don't think so. After weeks and weeks of asking the answer is still No but I have also convinced them they don't want a dog right now because they would have to pick up dog poop!So, instead we got a fish or actually 3 fish, one for each kids.

Kierstyn and Ben were so excited and named the fish before we even bought them. We now have a Charlie, Curly, and Chloe. And they love them. Ben likes to scare the fish but both kids will just sit by the tank and watch them. We'll see how long the fascination lasts but I think I can handle being the solr caretaker of the fish when they drop the ball.

As always I'm just a little slow getting this posted. Anywhooo, we celebrated Blake's birthday in a really big way. Okay not really, actually we celebrated mostly without him. My parents were in town but Blake had to work late so he didn't get to go out to dinner but just got cake (cheesecake, his fav) and presents. I know birthdays just aren't as fun as they use to. But HAPPY BIRTHDAY anyway!

And while he was working grandma & grandpa took me & the kids to Chuck E Cheese. Kierstyn really got a kick out of the sketchbook and we now have several fun pictures like this one.



They LOVED Chuck E Cheese and keep asking when we can go back.

Disney on Ice

Last night Blake & I took the kids to see Disney on Ice! Yes, it was a school night and the kids were up late but it was worth it. I don't know what was better Ben's dance of joy as the show was about to start or Kierstyn's look of excitement when Princess Tiana skated out of the ice (that's her favorite character of late). And through the whole thing Devri just slept!

Shaving already?

One of the things Ben got in his stocking was this razor, and he loves it. He tries to shave every few days because he wants to be just like dad. I sure get a kick out of that little guy. The other day he asked me why dad had to go to work, I said "so dad could pay the bills." Ben says "why don't you pay the bills mom?" I tell him I don't get paid for taking care of him. Ben asks "why not mom?" I ask, "Who would pay me Ben?" His answer, "Dad"

Happy Holidays!

Christmas at our house was quiet this year. We got home from Idaho on Christmas Eve, so I was busy with last minute wrapping and cooking. On Christmas morning our kids did something they hardly ever do, sleep in. So Blake and I were up and dressed and waiting for the kids to wake up, Kierstyn finally did at 7:30am(thats unusual for her). Ben was still sleeping until he heard me say "Santa came" and then he poped right up. Its funny the things they get excited about too because its never what I think they will. Its usually the small things. This year they were so excited about Zhu Zhu pets. I don't really get why they are so fun but they seem to love them. It has been a wonderful year and we have truly been blessed.