Rogers family

The last 8 weeks

2011-11-18T03:43:00.000-08:00

Well we are about a month and a half away from welcoming our little gril to our family. We are all very excited to meet her and have her join us. The only problem I kinda become crazy at this point. I feel like I am constantly trying to feel her move and when I can't I get super nervous... Anyone else have these irrational fears?
Thankfully their is plenty to keep me busy, Christmas, holiday stuff, nesting like crazy!

So we anticipate the next 8 weeks to fly by...

Politics

2011-09-22T22:03:00.001-07:00

So if you know my hubby you know he is a very conservative guy. He loves watching political things and is constantly watching debates commentary whatever...
Well tonight he was watching the republican debate and he likes mittens as we call him around here. Rye asked him why do you like him Dad? He explained why he liked him and said how neat it would be to have him in the white house.
Rye's reply,"Wouldn't it be cooler if a woman was the president?"
Ben was a little stumped to a reply to his daughter...

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Three little bears

2011-09-17T20:01:00.001-07:00

Made our annual trip to the state fair this week. It is fun for me for about an hour... The kids like the animals which is fun. We always make a trip to the big yellow slide making it the highlight of the night.
The fair is always a fun place to watch people and buy the most interesting things. I walk around thinking who buys this stuff... Strange home decor not to mention the hot tubs do people actually buy those?
That sounds kinda grumpy sorry... We had a good time and our 3 hours spent at the fair was well received with the kids. Until next year!

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Not what fun is...

2011-08-11T16:03:00.001-07:00

We brought the fam to lagoon today. Ben takes the older kid I get the younger and we split for awhile to do rides. Well mike did not want to ride anything alone today. He was not happy. I think he was a little scared to ride all alone. This was the picture I got from the first ride.
Thankfully Max came to the rescue and he decided he could ride anything with his big brother.

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S'mores please...

2011-07-31T20:57:00.001-07:00

Last Sunday we spent the night at the barn. The youth from

our church last year put in a fire pit for a service project. We finally broke it in and it was awesome. We had so much fun eating delicious harshmellows like mike calls them. We were even able to throw in a couple songs around the camp fire. It was a fun night.

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Laundry...

2011-07-28T15:00:00.001-07:00

I don't mind washing and drying sorting everything. Folding and putting away kills me! Just spent the last hour and a half folding clothes puke!

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Summer Getaways...

2011-07-25T18:28:00.000-07:00

We are to lucky to have a fun place to go hang out with our families. This weekend we went up to the ranch to hang out. We always have a great time and the kids never want to leave. They can ride bikes endlessly. Since at home we live on a hill and it isn't as much fun. We usually have so much food it is ridiculous. Just a fun place to be. Since Ben had the day off on Monday we decided to go on a hike. We are not a hiking family but we thought it is time to start right? Well we headed up the road on the ranch and had a great time. After driving for about 20 minutes we got out and did our little hike. It turned into about 3 miles which is pretty far for some of the little legs in our family... Since at the bottom of the mountain on the way back up Mikey declared,"After tomorrow lets never come here again!" Poor guy was tired and most of the plants were as tall as him.
After we were heading home we saw this beauty bathing is a pond. He was so beautiful and we were able to watch him for about 5 minutes. Sure made the day every more memorable. Can't wait til our next adventure.

Disney World

2011-05-24T21:48:00.000-07:00

It has now been just over a week since we returned from Disney World...
I think I am now starting to recover. It was a fun vacation but I was TIRED! We went to all the parks and made a trip to Universal just to see Harry Potter. The Harry Potter ride is by far the best ride I have EVER been on it was awesome. It was also fun at Universal since they have some serious roller coasters. I have never really been on anything like that and it was fun.
The kids had a blast. They all cried on the last day when we left. The last day at Magic Kingdom we stayed for the fireworks show and it was worth it. They do this show on the castle with projectors and it is so fun to watch. The entire castle transforms and it made all the sitting and waiting for the show to start worth it. Stupid Disney gets me everytime. I didn't think I'd be that parent that loved Disney with my kids but I do. As the kids are growing and I can see that, I really appreciate the time we take out of life to spend time together. It was such a fun trip for our family.

The hotel wasn't the best but I have learned when the kids are little they don't care it is different from their house. They think everything is cool. It was a lesson for me that we can always go with the cheaper hotel for now.

We ate way too much Mickey Ice Creams and tried to see everything we could. It was a great trip.

More Epcot

2011-05-06T20:44:00.001-07:00

So here are a couple more pictures from Epcot! The kids in a phone booth in England. Some of the pictures from the flower festival.

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Mikey and Lighting McQueen

2011-05-06T17:00:00.001-07:00

Lighting is Mike's very favorite character. Check out this cute flower car at Epcot!

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Mickey ice cream...

2011-05-06T13:45:00.001-07:00

We love Mickey ice creams! As you can see Mike really loves his.

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Happy Easter

2011-04-24T15:42:00.001-07:00

Happy Easter! The kids have been on spring break and we have had a fun week. This morning we hunted eggs and baskets and ate way to much candy. Max proclaimed it was the best Easter ever, since the Bunny left some dollars in a couple eggs!
Wish I was excited so easily. Ben took this picture of the kids after church and I love it! Happy Easter and hopefully happy spring! In Utah ya never know the what ya get. Not happy with the weather wait five minutes.

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St Patrick

2011-03-17T21:09:00.001-07:00

I don't really know anything

about saint Patricks day, other than you must wear green. This year the kids and I had a fun day making cupcakes. I have seen these rainbow cupcakes and decided to try them. They were easy and the kids loved eating

them.

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I love that face

2011-03-10T10:58:00.001-08:00

I love the face my babies have after eating and they fall asleep. Had to take a pic to remember it.

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Ryley Bug is Growing up!

2011-03-08T09:01:00.000-08:00

Its a little late but I want to record some of Ryley's Birthday. Rye turned eight in January and was Baptized in February. She is such a great kid and I am so happy she is the first of the kids. She is kind and very thoughtful of others.

For her Birthday she wanted more than anything to get her ears pierced. She got her wish and I took her on her birthday to get them done. She was super brave and didn't even flinch. She has loved her new earrings and loves changing them and picking them out to match her outfits. I took her to dinner after the ear piercing. (This wasn't our best week as a family. Ben was sick with strep throat and we would later find that all the kids had strep throat. Yes that made me an awesome mom!) Dinner was just the two of us and it was fun.

I gave Rye a little interview on her birthday here are her answers...
What is your Favorite thing to do?

Be with my Family-style:italic;">
What do you want to be when you grow up?
A people Dr
What is your favorite Food?
Rootbeer and Steak
What is something you are good at?
Being nice
Something you would like to get better at?
Gymnastics
Who is your Hero?
My Mom and Dad
Best Friends?
What is your favorite Movie?
Monsters Inc.
What is something you would like to do?
Go on Vacation to Paris
What is a goal for your 8th year?
Get more money
Have a secret you want to share?
I like basketball now because I understand it more.

Cant' believe it was 8 years ago we brought home our
Rye Bug. 8 more years and she'll be 16!

Banana clips

2011-03-02T21:31:00.001-08:00

Anyone know where to find a banana clip? I wanna bring it back I think it is time for the comeback. I always looked good in my banana clip.

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Mikey gets hungry

2011-02-26T18:40:00.001-08:00

I was feeding the baby today and mike decided he was hungry. What does a three year old feed himself? A nice cold bowl of butter. Mike climbed in the fridge pulled out the butter put it in his bowl and dug in. Yum. Luckily I was able to convince him to eat something else instead.

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Marcus baby

2011-02-25T21:37:00.001-08:00

Maybe I was doing it wrong the last two kids who knows. Marcus is really making me question my mothering skills. He is the most laid back baby I have ever had. This kid goes right to sleep. He is content just about anywhere and happy as can be. With Max and Mike we had to always cry it out. It was hard on me and I hated it they would cry and cry. Seriously we are talking crying for like and hour til they would give it up. Moral of the story I have either been doing something wrong or Heavenly Father is sending me the calm before the storm...

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Max loves his brother

2010-12-28T20:45:00.001-08:00

Max is in kindergarten and in his class they have show and tell every week. Before Christmas Break they had the theme of bring something green or red. For the entire month max had decided he wanted to take Marcus for his show and tell. He has a red and green Christmas outfit he had to wear to fit into the criteria. Max was so proud to show off his baby brother. After we left kindergarten we had to stop by second grade so Rye could have her turn. I am grateful all my kids seem to really love each other. I need to really enjoy it before they are all 16 and moody right?

This is max and his friend Henry in their class

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A good Sunday

2010-12-05T21:00:00.001-08:00

Today Ben blessed Marcus. It was a wonderful day. It was a beautiful blessing. I could feel the love Ben has for our children and I am so grateful for that. I love having a new baby during the Christmas season. Marcus is such a sweet baby and we are all in love with him. It was a perfect day with our family and friends we are so blessed. Bad mom didn't take one picture though!

This is the view from our home tonight. I think we just might be in heaven. Can I freeze my kids and family at this spot?

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You're a mom!

2010-11-07T13:25:00.001-08:00

Mikey wanted me to take him to the bathroom today at church. I told him he had to go to the girls bathroom because I can't go in the mens bathroom. I was explaining to mikey that I was a girl. His response...
"you're not a girl you're mom!"

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Marcus is a week old!

2010-10-14T21:59:00.001-07:00

Marcus had a big day today. He had a photo shoot with the famous Emily Walton of barnwood photography. I can't wait to see the results. Ben has been giving me a hard time tonight for playing dress up with the baby. I love it though. Emily had a huge basket that we put Marcus in for pictures. Michael was out with us and we asked him what do you think of the basket? His reply, "it's stupid!" thanks kid you're a real sweetie. Anyway...
I took this pic today after Marcus had a bath his first bath in fact at home. He loved it and seems happy. I always love to think they are really smiling. Such a sweet baby.

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Marcus Benjamin

2010-10-07T21:47:00.001-07:00

Marcus was born today at 3:55. He is perfect and we are doing great. His siblings are crazy about him as are mom and dad. Can't wait for everyone to meet him.

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I like candy mom

2010-10-05T07:33:00.001-07:00

Mom: you needto have some food for breakfast you cannot have candy.
Mikey: I like candy mom not food.
Sigh this kid just might turn into a sugar cube. Kinda drives me crazy!!!!

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The princess puppy

2010-10-03T16:13:00.001-07:00

Daisy is a bit of a princess. I have nicknamed her the princess puppy for that reason. She fits with our family well and I love having a dog around again. Sometimes she is naughty but for the most part she is a good dog.
Mikey loves her more than any of the other kids but he claims she is not his dog. He always says things like mom your dog needs to eat or mom your princess puppy needs to go outside. It makes us all laugh that the dog is only my dog. Hopefully I'm not creating future therapy session for my children by loving a dumb dog.

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October 2010

2010-06-12T21:57:00.000-07:00

In October we will be welcoming another baby boy to our family! We are excited and happy. I am feeling great now and the kids are getting excited. Mikey however keeps insisting he doesn't want a baby but the matter has been decided. Now for the name game!!!

Our Family Trip to Florida

2010-05-26T18:26:00.000-07:00

For the past two years we have been talking and planning on doing a family vacation to Florida. We wanted to take the kids to Disney World, see the new Harry Potter Land, and see the Space Shuttle Launch. Well we were able to hit two of the three. Stupid Universal Studios opens HPL later than expected. That is okay it will give us an excuse to go back in 10 years!

The trip fun. It was alot of walking and we were gone all day from the hotel. The kids had a blast. Ben and I really enjoyed spending time as a family and seeing the kids get so excited to see new things.

Some of my favorite moments from DW was Mikey meeting the Princesses. He loved everyone of them. It was funny to see him run up and hug them. Max on the other hand was much more stand out the way. Ben always had to encourage him to go say hi.

The kids were fearless on the rides and rode everything!!! Max was tall enough this year to ride all the big rides and he did not hesitate! With their dad they rode everything. Max loved the tower of terror and Expedition Everest. Ryley loves Space Mountain and pirates. Mikey threw a fit when we took him off the Winnie the Pooh ride. We had a great time at all the parks and enjoyed our time there.

We planned our trip to coincide with the Space Shuttle Atlantis Launch. After getting tickets to the Kennedy Space Center at 4am on morning we were ready to go. The day of launch came and it was a little stressful! It took about 3 1/2 hours to go 60 miles in our rental car. Ben and I were a little frazzled to say the least. It was all worth it when the launch happened! What an amazing thing to see. We loved it the kids loved and everything was well again. Then we thought we'd go to the beach. That only took another 2 hours to get there. Make a long story short traffic was horrendous. We later found out that around 300,000 people has descended on the area to see the launch. There will only be two more launches. The space program in America will basically be canceled soon.

One thing on our list we got to do was travel to Gatorland Zoo. It is basically the nmost redneck thing you can thing of. It was alot of fun. The kids wrestled live alligators, ate gator nuggets, and bought real alligator heads for a souvenir. Good Times.
We were glad to get home and see our Daisy. Thanks to Erica and Adam for watching our pup we really appreciated it. It was nice to get home and not have to pay for Disney food anymore also.

Loving Traditions

2010-03-31T21:42:00.000-07:00

Easter week is here and since the outside is not tempting me to go outside, I decided to make the inside tolerable.
When I was a little girl my grandma always made hot cross buns for Easter Week. She really made them for Good Friday. With the bad weather the other day I decided to make some for the fam.

It is fun to make something that brings back memories of someone you love. The smell of the spices in the bread and kneading the dough was a welcome feeling. The boys always enjoy helping so I had to find something for them to do also. They painted eggs and had so much fun. The buns were delicious and I wish I would have doubled the batch! Maybe if I get the energy I can make one more batch for Easter.

Happy Easter to all this holiday is so fun to share with family and friends. The meaning of Easter and why we celebrate Easter is all the best things about life! I feel so grateful for the Savior and his love he has for everyone.

Max's Game

2010-02-09T20:46:00.000-08:00

Max has been playing Jr Jazz this season and he LOVES it! We can't wait for his games every week. It is fun to see how much he has improved from last year to this. Tonight Ben took him to the game and he scored 18 points! The only points that were scored on either side! He is a rebounding machine. We were so proud of him! GO MAX!

Dad what are you doing?

2010-02-04T20:32:00.001-08:00

Ben loves to play video games and he really hasn't played for a long time. His love for the games has recently been revived and he has a few games he has been playing. Max likes to watch him play and loves to have his turn also. His favorite game is NBA of course.

I asked him why don't you play as someone but the Jazz? His response why?

So tonight Ben was having some game time and Max was watching. In this game to get healthy you can drink Bottles of wine that are scattered throughout the earth that is now covered with monkey zombies or zombies or whatever! Max immediately said, "Dad why is that guy drinking alcohol that isn't good for your body! Next time you should find some water."

Here I was worried about the violence in a game.

On a side note Ben's fantasy is a zombie outbreak where he will just have to waste them all! Weird I know.

Birthday Book Class

2010-01-25T21:38:00.000-08:00

I am doing a Birthday Book Class on February 3rd. If you would like to come the cost is $16. I need to know by the 27th so I can order everything in time. It is a great way to keep track of your birthdays.

Birthday Girl

2010-01-25T21:29:00.000-08:00

Ryley turned 7 today. She is such a great kid and it is hard to think she is 7. This weekend I took a couple of her friends to a movie. It was a fun party. I had the girls dress up like movie stars! They loved it and they looked so cute. I think all little girls like attention. The movie was painful but the kids liked it.

Tonight we had the family over for a birthday dinner. Ryley loves having her family around. We had princess crown cake, spaghetti and bread sticks. A great night of carbs right? She loved the princess crown necklace that Erica picked out and the crazy ZU ZU pets from grandma. What is it with those things anyway?

So glad I have such a great daughter she is so perfect in our family. Happy Birthday Rye Bug!

I Looked out the window...

2010-01-15T07:31:00.000-08:00

I woke up this morning and looked out my window and the City was completely GONE!!! I thought the fog made a neat picture to share.

Playdate and a Play

2009-12-28T21:00:00.000-08:00

Tonight Ben got together with his friends he played together with for years. They got together to have a little band practice. The kids and I had tickets to Desert Star Play House. the kids loved the show and laughed pretty hard the entire time. Max's favorite part was a man who came out in a princess dress with his mustache on. He just about fell over he was laughing so hard. It made me laugh of course to see him think something was so funny.
On the way home Rye was asking where Ben was and when they were playing. I told her and her response was, "So he is having a playdate with HIS friends."

Caught in the act!

2009-12-27T23:26:00.000-08:00

I set a camera up on Christmas Eve to catch Santa. I did it he tripped the camera off and I now have proof he came to our house.

Christmas Hangover.

2009-12-27T22:40:00.000-08:00

I feel today that I am coming out of the fog from Christmas. I have been so tired. the house was totally disastrous. Since it was a mess people kept showing up. Funny how that happens I think they know when it looks like a bomb went off. Well tomorrow I'll start putting the Christmas cheer away and look forward to the new year with some new goals and energy.

The kids had a great Christmas and they all seemed to enjoy all the attention. Then again my kids never not enjoy attention. Mikey was fun this year he really enjoyed his presents and liked opening them. His favorites are a light saber and the old school double car race track from the eighties. The great never die right?
Max and Rye are a little more complicated. Ryley insisted to Santa she needed a guitar so her Dad can teach her. Good luck with that Ben. Max just loves his Wii he just wanted some new games. He is a pretty good and always kicks my trash (which isn't saying much)
A few pictures from the season. Merry Christmas to all and to all a goodnight.
Max wanted a Fathead of Deron Williams Ben bought this Boys and their sports!

Christmas Part One!

2009-12-26T23:51:00.000-08:00

Well It is the day after Christmas and I am still cleaning up toys and food. I don't think the house will recover too soon. We had a great Holiday so many fun things this month.

Ben and I were able to score some tickets to the Tabernacle Choir Concert at the beginning of the month. I was so fun and I am grateful we were able to attend. It started the month off on a good note for me.

I feel like this time of year you can never get everything done you would like but you do the best you can right. I still have a few gifts I would like to get out. The lights were never hung up but all it was a great month.

We had a white elephant party with a few friends and it was hilarious. These people always come up with the funniest things to talk about and I always enjoy their company!. Ben had purchased a few priceless autographs: Corey(Life goes on), Jean Claude VanDamn, Kato Kalin.MY personal fav was the Christmas Crown, it is going to become a treasure! It was a funny night filled with laughs. We all get so busy being moms dads it was nice to just hang out with Ben and some friends. This coming year I would really like to make a commitment to keep in contact with friends and family.

I love this time of year to help refocus on the things that matter most to me: Family, The Savior, being a good mom and wife, friendships. On Christmas Eve Ben reads the Story of Christ Birth to the family. Every year it is so great to hear him read it to our little family. I love his voice. We have a little manger and a little doll for the baby and the kids get to put the baby in the manger for the story. This year the story wasn't the moment I was visioning. Max is jumping on Ben back while he is reading while Mikey is throwing hay all over the floor for Daisy to eat! Sometimes these moments we planned don't go as planned right. In the end I think they get it Mikey was kissing the doll while Rye is explaining what is going on. She is such a mother already. I love this little family. Ben likes to remind me they will never be this little again. He is right I am going to miss this.

I'll post our Christmas mayhem later. Just a little pic of us at Temple Square. I love it in December such a beautiful place. I posted this picture because I love the way Ben is looking at Mikey. Merry Christmas Weekend to everyone!

Santa Email

2009-12-16T20:11:00.000-08:00

A friend told us about an email you can get from Santa. The web address is portablenorthpole.tv

The kids loved it and it was really cute. You need to register the kids where they will not see you doing it then you can open the website together.
Santa sent an email to each kid. Max and Rye were fascinated. When we opened Michael's Max was sure that Santa was going to tell Mikey he was naughty. Michael passed the test and Santa said he was on the nice list. Max was a little disappointed.

Quest for the Crown!!

2009-11-30T21:33:00.000-08:00

http://www.lanceandeskimo.com/flash/quest.html

Play this game it will change your life

Thanksgiving Fun!

2009-11-29T14:29:00.000-08:00

We just got back from Thanksgiving and what a fun weekend. We had 25 people for dinner at the barn and it was such a great time. The fun didn't stop after dinner though. The next days were also filled will great times by all.
I made all who came to Thanksgiving write a Thankful Hand. My favorite was Rye's she was thankful for a Big Fat Turkey! The food was amazing, it was nice ignoring calories all weekend.

Thanks to people who will not be mentioned we ate pie again at 11:30 at night. I think the sugar went straight to my head because then I couldn't sleep all night! Since I was up I woke up Ashley and headed to Walmart! It was fun to get some good deals. All the people out that morning were in a great mood and it was alot of fun. The line to check out sucked major Walmart should work on that but what can I expect?

Thanksgiving is alwasy such a fun Holiday I love to be with everyone. I am grateful that almost everyone I love was able to be there. I am grateful for some many things in life the list is too great to bore you all. For my blogging purpose I want you to know I am grateful to you.( unless you are some creep I don't know) Many of you have touched my life in so many ways and helped me. Thanks.
I am excited for this time of year to be able to focus more on the important things in life. Hope this season you can find some joy and love also.

Had to include some of my favorite pictures from the weekend.

Keyboard Cat

2009-11-20T21:10:00.001-08:00

Rest in Peace Keyboard Cat. You will be missed maybe I could wear this to remember you!

If you don't know what I am talking about check out this video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J---aiyznGQ

Guest Post by Ben

2009-11-20T21:02:00.000-08:00

This game is awesome I suggest you all play it. It is epic.

Check out my craft blog at www.thecraftingcult.blogspot.com

2009-11-04T20:40:00.000-08:00

I am excited for this Christmas Decor class. Everything to make for the class is very easy and I happen to think very cute. You can make as many items as you would like. You need to purchase the Decor Elements which is $11. After that you can decide which projects you would like to make. If you choose all the projects pictured the cost is $30 which is a discount of 10% if you purchase items individually. Not all of the decor elements were used so you will still have vinyl left over.

Let me know if you would like to come. I will hold the class on DEC. 1st from 1pm-8pm. You can come anytime in that time frame to complete your projects. I will need orders by November 24th. Thanks
Snow Glass Candy Jar $6.00

Noel Wood Blocks $10.00

Joy Frame $4.00

Holly Votive Candle Holders $2.00

Check out my new craft blog at

Holiday Open House

2009-11-03T21:40:00.000-08:00

I am having a Holiday Open House next Thursday the 12th. I would love for you to come and check it out.
I have put together some card kits so you can make you Christmas Cards with no stress. I have a variety of styles and each kit will come with complete instructions and everything you need to make the cards minus glue.
I will also have tags, cards, and small gifts ready to purchase so you can pass the work off as your own. Making your Christmas Time even easier.

So stop buy of course I'll have a yummy treat and I would love to see you.

When: Thursday November 12th
Time: 1pm-8pm
Where: My home, call or email me for an address

Time for Halloween Fun!

2009-11-03T20:54:00.000-08:00

We had a fun Halloween this year. I think I vote we have Halloween on a Saturday every year. Friday we had Ryley's fun school activities and Saturday we had the trunk or treat and then just hanging out around the house. The kids ate too much candy but a good time was had by all.

I was surprised that Mikey wore his costume. At this age Max would not even let me put anything on him. Ryley was Dorothy, Max wanted to be Bobo Fett (star wars) and Mikey was Yoda. Mikey actually had two costumes since I forgot I bought a costume on clearance last year. I think his second costume fits his personality better. The little Devil just fits him. Ben said that it hit a little to close to home.

My nieces came up for Halloween and I love having them around they are great girls. My niece Lauren wanted to be scared on Halloween so Ben stepped in to help. About a year ago Ben's Family bought a building that used to be the Old Saint Marks Hospital. It was an operational hospital over a hundred years ago. He has been teasing her for awhile that she could spend the night in the old morgue. Well her and her friend decided to be up for the challenge. Of course her friend became mysteriously ill on Halloween. Ben still took Lauren down to the office to check it out. I think he went easy on her. she still said it was pretty creepy. I'll try to get some pictures to creep the rest of us out.

Mikey is 2

2009-10-25T21:38:00.000-07:00

Michael turned two this month. Where does the baby go. I don't think he has gone too far. I think He really enjoys being the baby he likes his crib, likes a bottle at night and has no intention of using a toilet. Regardless he might be too old to still be participating in some of these activities. He is for now the baby of the Family.

We had a fun day with Michael. We took the kids to build a bear for his birthday and he loved about the first two steps after that he just ran around the store. Max and Rye were happy they each made a friend with a personal song. Rye chose Hannah Montana and Max loves the Jonas Brothers. I can't wait to remind him of his fan following when he is older.

Michael is a pretty fun kid but he tends to be a bit of a bully I really have to watch him around kids. We was washing his bear when another kid came over. since like I mentioned Mike tends to be a bit aggressive when the kid got too close he pushes him down. I see this happening from across the store and run yelling NOOOO! No major damage just a crying kid caused by my, bully kid. The bad part was Ben went to apologize to the kids mom and kept saying sorry he pushed your daughter. After the lady left I said the kid was a he not a she. I think that probably was the icing on the cake for Rogers family insults to some nice lady with her kid. Anyway...

Michael did have a fun day he really loves planes and I attempted to make him a plane cake. I was NOT very successful. After toiling over this cake for 4 hours. I accepted defeat and stuck it in the frig. On his Birthday the next day when I set it out we are all admiring my failed attempt when BAM! Daisy the puppy jumps up and steals the nose of the crashed plane. After my rage had calmed down. I thought I can fix this them BAM again my mother had cut off the damage and now the plane was really wrecked. It just wasn't my day for a cake. It doesn't matter like Mikey cares right? I better not ever see this image on Cake Wrecks! I know it sucks.

Happy Birthday little man you are quite the kid.

October Activities

2009-10-25T21:19:00.000-07:00

We have had a busy October. I think this time of year just starts to fly by. I do love this time of year though, the air and the jacket weather. The kids are always fun at Halloween. They have been planning their costumes for a weeks. I think they can hardly wait til Saturday.
WE took the kids in the beginning of October to Patch's Pumpkin Patch in Farmington. We had a fun day. Walking all over looking for the perfect pumpkin. We ended up taking home 3 big pumpkins but the kids really wanting 20 or so. Every few steps they would see another one that was the perfect pumpkin.
This Patch also has a corn maze and so we ventured in. It wasn't long til Ben and I were both tired and we were no where near an exit. After wandering for about 30 minutes we found the way out much to my relief. Rye said at one point,"We might as well sleep here!"
It was a good day minus the fact the Mikey was in desperate need of a nap and slept hard the minute we arrived home. Good time. Stay tuned to see how we massacre the pumpkins.

2009-10-10T17:53:00.001-07:00

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Stamp club Projects

2009-10-05T19:31:00.000-07:00

Our first club will be on Thursday night at 7pm or you can come on Friday at 1:30. They will both be at my house. If you are coming let me know.

This is a Christmas Box with four mini gift cards.

I love these cute treat holders for Halloween. We have a 3-D witches hat and a spider to hold a little treat.

This is the card the "little" stampers will be making. It is really fun with the green glitter.

Stamp Clubbing

2009-10-01T16:16:00.001-07:00

I am starting some new stamp clubs. Since I am to old to go clubbing and I never really liked it in the first place. They will all be held at my house. All the ordering will be through Stampin Up. If you choose to join you have to commit to a year and you will have a month were you will receive the hostess benefits.

I have been in a stamp club with some friends for about 4 years it has been so fun to get new ideas and just to get together and do something we all like to do. I decided to start a club in my area since I can order the products through being a demonstrator for Stampin Up. I started a new blog www.thecraftingcult.blogspot.com to keep track of all the things we are doing and to show those that might want to join what we will be doing. I will have the link on my sidebar under Melanie's Stamping Messes.

If you would like to join our group leave me a comment or contact me I would love to have you. Our first meeting in October 8th or the 9th you can come on either day.

Playtime at the Rogers

2009-09-30T20:27:00.000-07:00

My friend was over with her girls last week for a little project we made. I should take a picture it did turn out dang cute. The problem with doing projects is the kids do get ignored to a degree. We were down stairs crafting away when we hear a crash and then instant crying. I ran up the stairs to find this....

Max was upset and I think he was scared I might freak out. I admit when I first saw the door my reaction was, "WHAT DID YOU DO?" I preceded to hear the story of these two kids playing with walkie talkies and going to hide in the shower. When Max opened the shower door he lifted it up instead of sliding it.

Then I saw the blood. This sent me into panic mode as to who was hurt. Thankfully no one had anything serious. Minor cuts. It was a pretty crazy day though. After my friend and I were really shakin up since the kids could have been really hurt. All in a day at playtime at the Rogers house.

Luckily everyone is fine. I had to take a pic of their sad little faces.

Hello Little Blog have you missed me?

2009-09-30T19:11:00.000-07:00

Summer is gone! I miss the lazy days already, the pool having nothing to do, vacations, all the things summer is right? Wrong I had none of that. I felt like our summer zipped by so fast I blinked and it was over. I am kinda upset about the whole process. Saturday Rye and I were cleaning up the yard and I'm thinking next year will be easier.
Don't get me wrong we had a great summer. Rye had swim team, the kids and I were able to play together. It just seemed to go by too quickly. My realization that summer was over came to a screeching halt today when I had snow (really slush) outside and had to put on my sweater. I'll miss you summer until next time when Utah unthaws for 6 weeks.

Fall does bring on lots of fun activities though. We have lots of family birthdays in the fall. I also LOVE getting out the fall things for the house and now nothing can hold me back to go crazy for halloween and all the holidays that follow. I'm posting a few pics from the last weeks. See you soon little blog. I will be trapped inside now.

Rye's first day of school and Max in his fav jammies.

Max's Birthday this is the "smile" I got when I asked. He was so excited from playing this his friends. PS Kangaroo Zoo is Fabulous

Max's Birthday

2009-09-22T23:31:00.000-07:00

We celebrated Max's Birthday Tuesday. We had a great day Max and I hung out all day and I loved it. At the end of the day Max said "well I'm 5 now like a lot of my friends."
"Yep you are but I don't think I want you to grow up anymore."
"Why"
I told him I just wanted him to love transformer for his birthday and be my sweet kid. His reply?
"Mom I'll still like transformers when I'm old don't worry!"

Such a sweet kid. I love everything he does. I post some pics soon.

CTW (Choosing the Wrong)

2009-09-03T20:41:00.000-07:00

Max had a great primary teacher for the last six months she was big on teaching the kids to Choose The Right (CTR). When we made a bad decision he would say "that is choosing the wrong"
I had to go to back to school night for Rye on Tuesday. Ben stayed at home with the kids and I went to school. I left about 6pm and kids had not been fed dinner.

When I arrived back home at 8pm I found an empty package of cookies on the counter. No other evidence of dinner. This did not surprise me that much. It just gives me a chance to give Ben a hard time about feeding the kids cookies for dinner.

Ben is not a cook I know this and don't really expect it to change. His make dinner is usually delivered pizza.
With my couponing obsession we have quite a bit of food in the basement. The kids of course help themselves. The cookies always go first, so a new package of cookies was brought up and the kids and Ben proceeded to eat the entire package. When they were finished Ben told the kids, "Lets not tell Mom we ate cookies for dinner okay."
Max replies, "Why would we lie to Mom that would be choosing the wrong, Dad?"
He continues to tell Ben how lying is wrong and we should never lie to Mom.
Ben agrees and now knows he is not getting away with cookies for dinner.

I'm a Sucker

2009-08-09T21:26:00.000-07:00

Last year Coal Dog left the family for the big Farm in the sky. He was a good dog and I loved him. When he died I was convinced that I would not get another dog since they are expensive. They are so sweet to have around and I love them but going to the vet kills me. About Christmas time I told Ben I would love a White lab puppy. He usually just shakes his head at me. He would get one but I said I really was not ready.

Well the dog story starts with Adam and Erica. They bought a white lab puppy and brought her over to show her off. WE all thought she was adorable of course and then the kids wanted one. Mikey was so cute with Lady he loved to play with her and hold her. His lack of fear did not help me to not get a dog. A day later I called the breeder and she still had a little girl left. Two puppies from the same litter does it get any cuter! I thought for a day and off we went to Heber to "look" well you don't "look" with kids and home we come with the dog. On the way to Heber Max tells me, "Mom, Ryley and I agree on the name Daisy."

Well we call her Daisy Dog and I am so happy to have her! She is so sweet and her cuteness makes me explode! I love having a puppy again and can't wait for her to grown up with the kids.

Any tips on puppy life haven't had one for awhile so help us out!

Summer Fun.

2009-08-06T20:56:00.000-07:00

Watching fireworks on the top of the car at The Canyons.

We have had a fun summer with the kids. Many trips to the barn and the swimming pool. Ryley just finished her first year of swim team and she rocked! I think in a few years she will be swimming better than me. Max is excited to join next year. The best part of swim team is realizing how bad I am at swimming. Something to work on for myself.

Mikey has been growing and learning alot this summer. His vocabulary is really starting to take off and he makes me laugh. He says new things everyday I love this age. He will be 2 in October it is hard for me to believe. Max still gets to chill with me alot. he misses the kindergarten cut off barely so he has an entire year at home still. I am going to really try and enjoy it. He is getting excited for his birthday and wants to talk about it all the time. Just a little update from the Rogers Fam.

Smores with Grandma at the Barn.

A couple of Rye's team mates after their Relay. they were so cute to watch. I think they were the smallest kids in the league. All the other relay teams would finish about 2 lengths before them. They always brought alot of cheers!

P.S. We bought a Puppy this week. I'll introduce her later.

Conversation of the Day

2009-07-29T15:19:00.001-07:00

Max: "Mom your are older than the world right?"
Me: "not quite"
Max: "Did they have dinosaurs when you were little?"
Me: "No but we didn't have computers."
Max: "WOW!"

Rogers Got Talent!

2009-07-22T14:28:00.000-07:00

My kids love the TV show Americans Got Talent(AGT). They love to say how bad or good someones talent is. They even play AGT. Ryley who especially loves attention is the first one on the fireplace to perform.

The other night she was asking for an audience. We politely agreed, I don't what to ruin her self esteem. Although I don't know how you could the girl is pretty confident.

Rye gets up for her big performance and before she starts Max screams, "Boo! I vote BOO!"

Leave it to the little brother to help you with the self esteem.

Ben and I shouldn't have laughed but we did. She did complete her song after she hit her brother. Good Times.

Not yet

2009-06-08T19:16:00.000-07:00

Rye is out of school this week and Max has been out for a while. We were driving today and Max asked....
"Tomorrow is Ryley's last day of school right?"
Right Max
"Mom when is our last day of church?"
We will always go to church Max it doesn't end.

He was a little disappointed we don't have a summer from church

We don't Camp! (yet)

2009-05-26T21:26:00.000-07:00

We have not been a camping family. I always think it would sound like fun then I think of the three kids packing everything, getting in the car, finding a place to go, setting up the tent. You get the idea I have not been real ambitious. We go to the barn that is good enough for camping right? The kids are always asking to go so maybe we will have to try it.
In the meantime Ben and I had a little excursion to Ikea I say excursion since I feel like it is a small road trip. While at Ikea we spot the kids play tent for 10 bucks. We get it home and the kids freaked out! I think the kids might sleep in it all summer. They have slept in it every night since Saturday and show no sign of stopping!

Oops, a little Toot!

2009-05-20T22:11:00.000-07:00

Max is all boy and I am giving total credit to his father for this trait. He likes people to acknowledge him when he passes gas loudly. I know this is disgusting and I am ashamed. That is the set up for my Max moment.

Max, "Mom, Mom, I need to toot!"
Me, "Thanks Max I don't need to know."
Max, (Toots.. while laughing since he has now grossed out mom)
A look of terror crosses his face as he grabs his pants
"Uh oh... I think I pooped my pants!"
Runs, no, waddles to the bathroom as fast as he can.

Gross I know, don't think less of me. Thanks to Ben. Does the bathroom humor ever not become funny to boys.

Cooking Kids

2009-05-07T12:26:00.000-07:00

My kids have been really into making their own food lately. It all started with this plastic egg cooker Ryley had to have at the grocery store. You put the thing in the microwave and basically the egg explodes inside. Lucky for me the microwave has been out of commission for the last week.
Sunday I got home from church a little later than the rest of the family.(10Minutes) I come into the kitchen and find The Chef and her apprentice making lunch.
"What are you guys making?"
" A pickle and cheese sandwich!"
"Yummy"
Max interjects I would like Peanut Butter!"

The final product :Pickles, cheese, peanut butter, mayonnaise, and spinach.

Max's first bite soon becomes his last. I didn't get the picture of the sandwich on the floor.
Pretty sure this sandwich will not be at your local deli soon.

Senitmental Friday

2009-04-17T10:10:00.000-07:00

I was doing motherly duties with Michael this morning (changing the diaper) I realized he will be 18 months on the 21st! The time has gone by so fast and like all of your kids I cannot imagine life before them.

My Mikey is the sweetest baby his personality is exploding everyday he make me laugh. I love how he tells me no shakes his heads really hard but he can't help his whole body from shaking. Ben was giving me a hard time this morning because we were sleeping in bed together and I informed Ben not to wake the baby. Ben's response you really think he is prince don't you! Yes Ben, I do he is a little prince to me!

I have always been a softy but when you are a mom it gets worse! Even at Adam and Erica's wedding I cry at the silliest things. Ben and Ryley were dancing and I had to ignore it, all I could think about was if Ryley gets married and her daddy dancing with her at the wedding I might cry now! Seeing my kids happy could be the most comforting thing in the world.

I really love being with my kids all day even though some days it may not seem that way. I love to kiss the ouchies and give loves and laughs. Even my clingy little boys who always want their mommy I love. Sometimes I am annoyed, but secretly I love that I can always console them.

Thoughts for the day that all started with changing a diaper and knowing they grow up too fast! Hopefully these thoughts can carry me to the next meltdown.

The Wedding

2009-04-16T15:17:00.000-07:00

This past weekend we celebrated Adam and Erica's Wedding. The kids had a great time and really tore up the dance floor. They do not have my rhythm thank heavens! The wedding was nice. Erica asked Ryley to be a flower girl and she was so tickled. I think she practiced for a week!

With this all falling on Easter weekend it made for a busy weekend. I am pretty sure that spring started but the snow is deceiving.
Trust me I have way more pictures but I am sparing all of you!

Going to the Zoo and Hair raising stories

2009-04-08T20:47:00.000-07:00

Ryley's kindergarten class had a Zoo field trip this week. I was lucky enough to go. Thanks to Janie for taking the crazy boys! The girls had fun and they are so cute together. It is fun to be around such sweet little kids! The animals are much more active now so take the kids before it is too hot!

Later that day I had a hair appointment. Ryley was asking me if she could get her hair done like mine. I told her, her hair was beautiful and the color is what most people aim to have. Her reply was "I don't like it is all shiny and golden!" Rough life, ugly kid.

Resturant Coupons!

2009-04-05T06:35:00.000-07:00

At www.restaurant.com they have greats deals on gift certificates for places to eat. If you buy a gift card enter Fifty at checkout for a deeper discount. I just scored a $10 gift card for a $1.50

Several of these restaurants are in the South Valley so for those of you that live out there this is a great place to look.

He is already learning the moves!

2009-02-28T21:38:00.000-08:00

Max, "Mom, you are really pretty."
Mom, "Thanks Max! That is very sweet of you."
Max, "Yeah I know girls like it when you tell them they are pretty."

Watch out ladies!

The Rabbits

2009-02-19T21:30:00.000-08:00

Max finished up his first Basketball season! He did a great job and really had a lot of fun. Some of the highlights or funny moments of the season include:
*Max thinking he would travel with the team. "Dad is our next game in Salt Lake City?"
*All the kids just running with the ball. At times it resembled more football than basketball.
*The kid that spit in Max's Face! Don't worry Max held his own he got him right back! It wasn't my proudest moment.
*The look on Max's face when he scored! He was so excited and quickly shot a thumbs up to Ben!
*Max asking constantly all week when his game was and who the Rabbits were playing next.
* Max telling everyone that he played just like "My boy Millsap!"

Max had a great time and we loved watching him play!

Happy Happy Birthday Ryley Dear!

2009-01-27T20:52:00.000-08:00

Well I am officially feeling really old this week. Mainly for the reason that Rye is now 6! I feel like we just brought her home for the hospital and we were so scared. I remember being freaked that I was just trusted with this new baby no questions asked. Looking back on those first months I think she threw up too much!

Fast forward six years, she now is everything you would expect a six year old to be. She is such a great big sister and a wonderful daughter.
A few weeks ago when I asked what she wanted to do for her birthday she said have a magician. What the...
Then she adds Daddy can be the magician! Thus my post about a magician. Well we found a great magician and if you need one let me know. He kept the kids and the parents laughing hysterically the entire time. To my relief he did not turn out to be the weird guy that cannot get a job anywhere else. She had a great time. All of her little school friends that she invited were so cute. That was a change also this year she wants to invite "her friends"

On her actually Birthday the snow was so bad we had to cancel her family party since grandma was stuck and could not get up the hill! Don't worry we got her up. After Ben witnessed a few car heading down the street sideways! Her Papa braved the storm though I think he has no fear. He should though their driveway is SCARY! It turned out to be a good bday weekend, but did I mention the trip to Insta Care on Saturday?

Got Milk?

2009-01-23T10:05:00.000-08:00

Ben found this picture and we found it funny. What do you think? Why are all the mouths open behind the guy puking. One other point is you have to buy this photo at the park even if it was $50

A Magician?

2009-01-10T09:54:00.000-08:00

Rye wants to have a magician for her birthday. Anyone know anybody? I looked in the phone book, but I am not going to lie it make me nervous. If you have seen someone that was good or know someone please help me!

Sledding

2009-01-04T21:54:00.000-08:00

Ben had some cousins in town from Michigan skiing all week. We have been in Vegas but when we got back we were able to hang out with them for a few days. The kids were really cute and Max really liked his cousin Zachary. We went sledding at a place by Park City and it was really fun try it out! You don't have to walk up a hill or anything. Basically it is sledding for lazy people like me. Mikey was not a fan of sledding! Mieky and I hung out in the warming hut most the time.

1 Wedding 1 Christmas 1 busy month!

2009-01-04T21:33:00.000-08:00

I am excited for the new year! We have a fun December. Rachel my niece was here from Germany with Tony. It was fun to visit with them and get to know Tony. After an exciting Christmas we headed to Vegas for Rachel and Tony's Wedding. It was a fun wedding and everything was beautiful. Including the couple they were so happy and I am very happy for them. The kids were fun at the wedding and Max had some awesome moves on the dance floor. Bring on 2009!

Locker Room

2009-01-04T21:24:00.000-08:00

We were able to go to the Jazz locker room when Rachel and Tony were in town. It was fun to see Max get excited to be where the Players are. He really is a big fan. The funniest thing was when Ryley told Ben "They have big showers and they all shower in there with swimsuits on!" Ben replies,"They probably don't were swimsuits." Ryley was horrified!

Tooth Fairy

2008-12-12T08:47:00.001-08:00

Rye lost her first tooth. She was so excited for it to fall out! The tooth fairy was even generous with her despite the fact she lost the tooth. I am having a hard time she is old enough to lose teeth.

Grocery Shopping

2008-12-11T21:12:00.000-08:00

Most of you know I have started to try couponing. This basically means it takes an hour to get ready to go grocery shopping. I get the satisfaction at the end of the grocery trip when I see my saving. I am not great at it yet but I refuse to give up. Today at Albertsons they have a promotion spend 10 get 4 dollars off instantly. You have to buy certain items blah blah. Anyway getting to the satisfaction part. I bought 2 boxes of chicken broth, 4 packages of frozen veggies, Pillsbury rolls 3 cans. The grand total you ask? $1.60

This is the point I get my satisfaction

www.grocerysmarts.com

Wrap up November

2008-11-29T22:15:00.000-08:00

At the beginning of the month I was going to write things I was thankful for everyday. Then the month turned crazy and I feel like I was lucky to get in bed before 12. So to reflect a little for me I thought I would add the things I am thankful for to benefit all of you and myself. These are in no particular order.
1. Nap Time- I really don't need to explain this to anyone.
2. America- The greatest free country in the world!
3. A good heater in the car. Seriously the last car we had left us wanting and always with a good coat on while driving.
4. Tivo or Direct TV rewind whatever it is called. The fact that I can pause TV and rewind is a glorious thing to me.
5. Kitchen gadgets I really love them and I am thankful they make things easier.
6. Our house- We have now been at our home for a year and even though it is not finished to my dream I love it!
7. Max- He is such a sweet kid and I love his little personality. He makes me laugh all the time.
8. Ryley- such a girl and I love that she is our little princess. She was meant to be a big sister.
9. Michael- Everyday his little personality is coming out. He thinks this week that he can fight Ben.
10. Ben- I feel so blessed he came into my life. I love him and everything he has made me into. I am a better person because of him.
11. Good friends- Where would I be if I couldn't call some of you 13 times a day for help!
12. My church-I love it and it has made my life better.
13. Sweats
14. When the kids play together nicely.
I could go on and on but this is a little long for me. If you are still reading this Hope you had a great Thanksgiving.

Mikey's First Mug Shot

2008-11-25T21:42:00.000-08:00

This week I had been working on a project that required paint. I was cleaning up and left the can of paint by the back door to put away. In my stupidity I forgot about the paint and started cleaning Ryley's Room. I hear the boys laughing in the other room and figure they are having a good time. then it gets quiet. I forget about them until I hear "MEL!!"

I go into the dining room and see the paint dumped over and little footprints leaving the scene of the crime. Ben puts Mikey in our temporary jail the bathtub and we go into clean up mode. I did not have the clarity to take a picture of the crime scene I was too freaked to get the paint off my floor.

I then had the presence of mind to take a couple of picture. Enjoy!

As a ending to the story we did get all the paint off the floor.

Life Off, Game On!

2008-11-18T18:24:00.000-08:00

The Jazz season is in full swing. Thanks to Uncle James, Max has been able to attend a few games. I don't think this family will ever miss a game between Max and Ben. Max really loves to watch the games. Often during the day I will find Max re-watching the previous night game on TV via the "tivo" option. He also enjoys acting out his favorite plays. Two weeks ago Ben took Max to the game and if you took a new coat, after the game you could meet Kyle Korver. I was secretly hoping the autograph session was for later so I could go. Ben said that about 2/3rd of the crowd was women all done up for Korver. I wonder if any of them had the guts to wear the "Mrs. Korver" shirt. Back to my blog about Max. Ben was the nice Dad and sat through the line to get Max's Jersey signed. Max was totally excited. He still says that D-Will is his favorite.

Christmas is coming!

2008-11-07T16:44:00.000-08:00

I bought my first Christmas present today for the kids. It all comes on so fast. I need some ideas for the one year old. I can't in fairness give him the box of paper he would really like. I am sure some of you are already done and have been for months (stacy)

Parades , Parties, and CANDY!

2008-11-02T17:01:00.000-08:00

October is over and hopefully soon we will all come down from our sugar high. I think I ate too much sugar Friday since Saturday I was wiped out! The kids and I had a great week and a fun Halloween. I think this has been the funnest Halloween we have had with the kids so far. They really got into the idea of Trick or Treating and dressing up. Ryley was a witch, Max Buzz Light year, and Michael was a crocodile. Friday we had a Trunk or Treat at our neighborhood and then we took the kids out. Our neighbors do a spook alley in their back yard every year. This year we took the kids and it was funny. Max was terrified with Ben and Ryley and I walked through cool as a can be. I was trying to be my bravest for her. They had a chainsaw at the end and when we left Max said the monster was trying to vacuum him. The kids had a great night and pulled off with a big load of candy.

We were also able to participate in traditional elementary parade and preschool parties. Max keeps telling everyone that he ate a spider at school.(Donut treat) On to all the upcoming holidays it doesn't seem to stop from here until the new year! Happy Halloween!

Coming Clean

2008-10-27T20:22:00.000-07:00

I know that Mikey is a mommy's boy. The other day I was in the shower and when I opened my eyes I see Mike standing in the shower soaking wet! He had crawled right in. What a sight for a baby! Anyways after I got out and quickly dressed I could not help but take a picture, silly kid. I am afraid I might have another Max on my hands.

Michael's 1st Birthday

2008-10-21T19:19:00.000-07:00

Michael had his first Birthday today. This year has gone by so fast. He is such a delight in our family and we love having him. He has started to talk a little and is almost walking. They grow so fast. Max and Ryley are the best big brother and sister. We had a little family party for him tonight and it was a fun time. Mikey really liked his cake and the hot dogs. He even got really excited about all the new toys! Happy Birthday Mikey Baby!

This is the Place Park

2008-10-19T15:34:00.000-07:00

This week with school out I took the kids to This is the Place Park. Our friend Stacia and her kids came also. We had a fun time going from house to house getting treats. The kids liked the corn maze the best. I think the part they really liked was the McDonald's lunch after!
Max actually wore a costume he won't wear anything on his head but it is progress from previous years. After the park he informed me now he wants to be Star Wars! Anyone know where to get a cool Jedi costume?

Make a Smilebox greeting

2008-09-24T22:23:00.000-07:00

Make a Smilebox slideshow

Max is 4

2008-09-23T21:47:00.000-07:00

As the kids have a birthday every year I am amazed at how they have grown and how fast it goes by. Max is officially 4 this week. He is all boy and most of the time all momma's boy! Max is a great kid that loves to play and has so much energy it make me tired to watch. I thought I would give Max a interview for his birthday!
What is your favorite food? Hot Dogs and fruit salad
What do you like to do the best? Play the Wii
Favorite Birthday present? Candy! Kyle Korver Jersey and my scooter.
Favorite Movie? Toy Story
Favorite Place to visit? The Barn
Who is your favorite Jazz player? Deron Williams "I met Him!"

My favorite things about Max:
His smile, laugh, how he spontaneously tells us he loves us, how much he loves Mikey, if he is separated from Rye he runs up and hugs her, calls her Sissy, his love of Hot Dogs(he might turn into one), he doesn't like his hair "spikey", his love of the computer, can run an iphone, loves to watch the wiggles on you tube, loves to play Wii sports, thinks everything is a competition, loves The Jazz, loves to play Jazz in his room, tries to carry Mike, brutally honest, plays band like dad, has endless energy, Loves to help make cookies, how he calls all root beer "papa rootbeer",

So many things I love about this boy. He is a joy to our family. We love you Max and all the happiness you bring! Happy 4th Birthday!

Bird Man

2008-09-23T21:19:00.000-07:00

This weekend we celebrated Papa's Birthday at the Barn. It was a big party we had about 100 people show up kinda crazy. Janie(my mother-in-law) arranged for this falconer guy to do a show for the guests. He has had his birds up at the ranch for a while and does bird shows multiple times during the week in the meadow. He is kinda a interesting guy he has over a 150 birds. He also owns all the owls from the Harry Potter movies and is the trainer for the films. Anyway the kids have seen the falcon show a few times but have never had them like this before. I was shocked to see the pictures with Max not screaming and folding his arms.

I guess the falcons are pretty vicious if the Falconer does not feed them constantly they will attack each other even their own mates! I bet you have never been that mad at your hubby or wife!

The School groove!

2008-09-14T20:22:00.000-07:00

This is the point I started crying!

Rye and Max are now officially starting their third week of school. I must say it has gone great. The kids seem to both like school and are happy for the routine so far. The first week of school I couldn't help myself to not ask Rye a million questions everyday when I picked her up. I think on the third day she asked "Mom do I have to tell you what I did everyday?" I replied yes but a little sad that she is getting so independent and does not want to tell me everything every day.
On the first day of school I took her to class and I thought this is good I am not crying I think I am going to make it! I really felt in control of my mothering emotions. Her teacher came out and told the parents the principal had juice and muffins for the Kindergarten parents in his office to meet him and chat. I thought great! Then the kids lined up and off they went into school this is the point where I lost it. I felt that I might start making noise so I left for the car quickly! Needless to say I didn't make it to the principals office. When I returned home I gained my composure and turned around and picked her up 3 hours later!

Max is loving preschool and loves to tell me everything they did. I love to hear his stories. We are excited for the coming year!

HELP 911!

2008-09-11T12:48:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I was sitting Mikey on the bed while I cleaned up. He grabbed the phone and I took it away within 30 seconds. The phone suddenly rings. "Salt Lake City police we just received a 911 call is everything alright?" I am shocked and apologize for the call. Maybe Mikey thinks he needs to be rescued.

Photo Shoots

2008-09-11T12:41:00.000-07:00

For the last few weeks when I look through the pictures on the camera I see many I have not taken. The kids have decided they are great photographers and love to take pictures of each other. I thought I would share a few of my favs. I think I like the one of the top of their heads the best or them posing with the toy.

Palin Pick

2008-08-29T09:50:00.000-07:00

When I woke up this morning and heard Palin from Alaska was the VP Pick I was a little shocked. The little I know about this woman, but she seems amazing. She is mother of five just had a baby in April. I am excited to get to know her. I must say I was disappointed that Mitt isn't VP but this is a good second so far.

Do my kids know me?

2008-08-29T08:46:00.000-07:00

I saw this post on my friends blog. She asked her kids the same questions and they were pretty funny answers

What is something mom always says to you?

Ryley: She Loves you

Max: Show something to me

Reality: Stop pouting. Leave Mikey alone. I love you.

What makes mom happy?

Ryley: Flowers and her kids

Max: When I don't cry

Reality: The kids do make me happy, but at the same time I swear they are out to get me!

What makes mom sad?
Ryley: When we don't listen to you.

Max: When the car batteries don't work we fixed it at Costco

Reality: Max is referring to earlier this week at Costco the car alarm would not go off and we couldn't drive home. It was hot and I was frustrated. When I started crying Max knew it was serious and said, "Don't Cry!"
I think the thing that makes me the most sad is when the kids are hurt.

How does your mom make you laugh?
Ryley: Tickling me under my armpits.

Max: Tickling me

Reality: Tickling huh? I thought it would be my bad dancing or made up songs I sing?

What was your mom like as a child?
Ryley: No computers, no TV's I don't know

Max: Liked to play

Reality: I Loved TV cartoons, Strawberry Shortcake, Care Bears. I loved to play dolls. I need to inform Ryley that I did have a TV I am not that old!

How old is your mom?
Ryley: she is probably a super old number

Max: I don't know

Reality: What is Ryley going to think of me when she is 16? I am going to look like I am 100 to her.

How tall is your mom?

Ryley: I don't know

Max: Holds his hands out really tall "Like this tall"

Reality: I always said 5ft 11 but Ben says 6 ft. I must admit was a hard number for me to accept. I am a tall girl!

What is your mom’s favorite thing to do?

Ryley: Have a Break

Max: Cook something and make cookies

Reality: Getting to bed early.

What does your mom do when you’re not around?

Ryley: Shops

Max: you stay with Daddy

Reality: It is amazing the things I can get done when I am alone. It is possible to get in and out of a store in less than 10 minutes!

If your mom becomes famous, what will it be for?

Ryley: cooking

Max: Doesn't know what famous is.

Reality: Hard question! I hope to never be famous.

What is your mom really good at?
Ryley: helping me

Max: Good at exercising

Reality: Eating and I wish the exercising thing was true. I really am not a fan of exercising!

What is your mom not very good at?

Ryley: Swimming

Max: Not good at Man Stuff!

Reality: Lots of stuff. But for the most part I am pretty perfect.

What does your mom do for her job?
Ryley: Make Papers.

Max: Cook make cookies and cakes.

Reality: Under paid and over worked

What is your mom’s favorite food?

Ryley: Dark chocolate

Max: Salad

Reality: Cookies all cookies never had a cookie I didn't like!

What makes you proud of your mom?

Ryley: That she takes care of me

Max: Proud to play the Wii!

Reality: I didn’t know my kids were even aware of my existence outside of feeding them.

If your mom were a cartoon character, who would she be?

Ryley: Cinderella

Max: Princess Sleeping Beauty

Reality: I do feel like Cinderella sometimes. I think my kids play the role of Lucifer the cat by making messes for me to clean up!

What do you and your mom do together?

Ryley: Get our toes painted

Max: Help you and watch the news

Reality: I clean their mess they love me it works.

How are you and your mom the same?

Ryley: We have the same hair

Max: We help and we match

Reality: Last name

How are you and your mom different?

Ryley: I like bugs she doesn't.

Max: We have different Birthdays

Reality: I love bedtime. The kids not so much.

How do you know your mom loves you?

Ryley: She says so.

Max:You like hugs

Reality: I tell them all the time. Does doing the laundry show love?

What does your mom like most about your dad?

Ryley: Snuggling with him

Max: That he caught a fish

Reality: I have the best husband. I love everything about him.

Where is your mom’s favorite place to go?

Ryley: Home

Max: Smith's (the grocery store)

Reality: At the current state of our family my favorite place to go is probably Disneyland. Without the kids I would be happy to go anywhere with Ben but that is not going to happen for awhile.

I am going to tagg Stacia's kids! Anyone else that can make their kids sit through an interview and get answers to make some sense.

Scentsy Party

2008-08-25T09:25:00.000-07:00

Hi! Tuesday I am having a Scentsy open house. It is from 6-8 at our house. If you feel like making the trek I would love to see you. Email if you need my address.

Family Fun!

2008-08-19T19:31:00.000-07:00

My brother was in town this weekend to visit. We had a fun weekend hanging out and visiting. The really silly pictures are from the Clark Planetarium the kids and Ben were playing in the gift shop. Sunday we were able to have a nice family dinner followed with an always interesting game of Apples to Apples. It was nice to have some more family around. Not to mention we are glad the girls are back!! I promised Rachel I would post some pictures sorry for so many!

"Snackrament"

2008-08-03T14:03:00.000-07:00

Today we were walking out for church. Ryley asks, "Did you get the fruit snacks for snackrament meeting?"

Apparently she is missing the point of Sacrament meeting. My kids seem to think that sacrament meeting at 12:40 is really lunch time!

Woot Off!

2008-07-29T08:49:00.000-07:00

Buy some cheap junk today on woot!

www.woot.com

They only sell one item at a time so you have to check back often. Great deals for stuff you need or don't need!

Talents

2008-07-28T21:31:00.000-07:00

Tonight we had a little family lessons on talents and what talents we each have. We were talking about using our talents to help other people. I was thinking the kids were getting it even Max. We had a piece of paper for each family member and started listing their talents. Apparently Max didn't quite get it because my talent is Watching the news and exercising! If only the exercising part were true. Ben's talent according to Max was watching the Jazz. It was funny and brought a smile to everyone's face. Sometimes when you ask questions to a three year old maybe you don't want to know the answers!

FYI- Max thinks his talent is eating food.

Our D-Will Pics

2008-07-17T21:34:00.000-07:00

Take a little trip

2008-07-17T21:24:00.000-07:00

I am adding a post by Lisel I think it is a great idea. I want to hear from you girls! I know we have lots of great memories. Add it to you posts so I can add my memories to your blog.

1. Add a comment on my blog, leaving one memory that you and I (or Ben, or both of us) had together. It doesn't matter if you knew me a little or a lot, anything you remember!

2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you.

Mean Mommy Day

2008-07-14T21:11:00.000-07:00

Does anyone ever have a mean mommy day! Now that my kids are in bed and I am reflecting on the day. I was a mean mommy. It was just a busy day and I know we are going to have a busy week. Not that my kids did anything unusual I was just annoyed all day. Maybe I can blame it on the sun. I was probably sun pissed! So I better get a good night sleep so I can turn back into reasonably understanding mommy who loves her job!