what a wonderful world

I realized after looking back at my last post that I was feeling overwhelmed but truly everything is actually going amazingly well. The kids are doing great at home and in their classes and are making friends. I am feeling really great about life right now. Jason is also doing well and spent the weekend giving IVs to a banana! I want to comment on the state of our world right now but I'll save that for another one. I just wanted to post some pics of the kids on their first day of classes and some of Jackson's soccer practice yesterday, which by the way was such an awesome warm day! Sadly though summer is over and the weather will be turning soon. Anyway conference is this weekend and I am very looking forward to feeling renewed and listening to the prophet.

Busy Times

Just thought I'd check in and let everyone know that I'm here but I am really busy with school and life. The kids and Jason start classes on Monday so really my life is about to get even more crazy. I remember when I graduated from high school I had the thought that unless I go to college the stress of all that was over but I swear it is like my life is reverting back to that time in my life. I didn't always apply myself in high school and I used to be such a procrastinator not necessarily by choice but by default. When it comes to my kids though I really want the best for them and want to give them every advantage which I believe for them is to be homeschooled but I have to keep on top of myself so much, I'm sure that is the reason more of you don't go this route. I am extremely excited about their classes! Payten has an American Girl class on Monday's and a History/an intense writting/math/ art class all day Tues. and Thurs, Jackson and Brooklyn have a math class on Monday's and Jackson has a class like Payten's on Tues. and Thurs. Brooklyn then has a Kindergarten class on Wed. and then the girls have Ballet on Fridays. Oh ya Jackson and Payten have a skills class on Friday's also, not to mention Payten and I have achievement day's everyother wednesday and jackson still has soccer three times a week. I think if I didn't homeschool I'd never see my kids! . Anyway I am getting very excited about the political debates coming up for those that don't know Oct. 2 is the VP debate. I'm sorry but come on Joe Biden???

Out of the mouth of babes

The kids were tagged by Kaylee and Nikayla Lippy so here are their responses

and no I did not bribe them nor did I beat them!

1.What is something mom always says to you?
Payten: Do your school work
Jackson: Do your math
Brooklyn: go do your laundry

2. What makes mom happy?
Payten: when we listen to you
Jackson: when I do my school work
Brooklyn: When I love you

3. What makes mom sad?
Payten: When we yell at you
Jackson: When I don’t listen
Brooklyn: When I hit you

4. How does your mom make you laugh?
Payten: When you act like Jackson!
Jackson: when you tickle me too much!
Brooklyn: When you make funny faces!

5. What was your mom like as a child?
Payten: Always happy
Jackson: you played Nintendo
Brooklyn: you had light hair

6. How old is your mom?
Payten and Jackson: 28
Brooklyn:21?

7.How tall is your mom?
Payten:5’2
Jackson:5’2
Brooklyn:11

8. What is her favorite thing to do?
Payten: spend time w/ our family
Jackson: Have fun w/ our family
Brooklyn: read scriptures

9. What does your mom do when you're not around?
Payten: watch movies
Jackson: talk on the phone
Brooklyn: clean up with Daddy and watch movies with him

10. If your mom becomes famous, what will it be for?
Payten and Jackson: singing
Brooklyn: Dancing and music

11. What is your mom really good at?
Payten: cleaning and taking care of our family
Jackson: reading, writing, and math
Brooklyn: cleaning and laundry

12. What is your mom not very good at?
Payten: I don’t know?
Jackson: your not good at climbing trees anymore
Brooklyn: nothing you’re perfect mommy!

13. What does your mom do for her job?
Payten: takes care of our family
Jackson: helps Daddy with his homework
Brooklyn: she very, very, very takes care of the family( she insisted that there were 3 very’s)

14. What is your mom's favorite food?
Payten: lasagna
Jackson: taco casserole
Brooklyn: cake

15. What makes you proud of your mom?
Payten: When you help us out
Jackson: Always helping us
Brooklyn: Because I love her soooo much

16. If your mom were a cartoon character, who would she be?
Payten: Sleeping Beauty’s Mom
Jackson: Your not a princess your more like a queen
Brooklyn: Sleeping Beauty

17. What do you and your mom do together?
Payten: we go to Achievement Days
Jackson: go fun places
Brooklyn: We go to restaurants

18. How are you and your mom the same?
Payten: we both like going shopping
Jackson: we both like video games
Brooklyn: we both like pink

19. How are you and your mom different?
Payten: I have dark hair
Jackson: you make some gross dinners
Brooklyn: you have green eyes I have brown

20. How do you know your mom loves you?
Payten: all you do for us
Jackson: because I love you
Brooklyn: you love me very much because

21. What does your mom like most about your dad?
Payten: the way he laughs and talks
Jackson: you just love him
Brooklyn: he helps you clean and do the laundry

22. Where is your mom's favorite place to go?
Payten: Target
Jackson: the mall
Brooklyn: taco bell

We now tag Addisen, Carter and Avarie

Happy birthday babe!

Today is Jason's 31 birthday! He has to go to the second part of his all day nursing orientation.
I decided for his birthday I would write 31 things you may know or not know about him.

1. He weighed 8lbs 7 oz
2. He was born in Kennewick, WA
3. His older brother Kris and him are 22 months apart.
4. He had surgery at a few weeks old because of a condition called pyloric stenosis.
5. Once he was so sick and had such a high fever his mom laid him naked in the snow(and swears he was the healthiest child from then on)
6. He is allergic to dust, pollen, grass and most other things in the air.
7. He tried to burn his school down( he says he was just playing with matches) when he was 7, the FBI interviewed him!
8. He told his mom he wanted 10 kids when he grew up!
9. He shares a birthday with his youngest sister Tara( Sweet 16 for her today!)
10.He loves all music
11. He has OCD!
12.He loves to wake up at 3AM on Christmas!
13.He could go to Disneland or world every year and never tire!
14.He loves dollar coins and believes they will be worth money in the future ,so if they are we will be millionaires!
15. He loves cologne.
16. He hates sour cream, mayonnaise, and does not drink milk.
17. He loves spaghetti!
18.He can and does put most things on his ice cream sundaes.
19. Mint chocolate chip is his favorite flavor
20. He likes sushi
21. His favorite show is Monk
22. His favorite show of all time is Highway to Heaven.
23. He does not like to dance
24. He wears a size 11 in shoes
25. He always has a pocketful of change.
26. He worked in plumbing for 4 years
27. He hates camping (though I'm working on this with him)
28. He has nice handwriting
29. He loves the Lord of the Rings trilogy
30. He is the most caring person I know(which is why he is a great nurse)
31. He is the best Husband, father and nurse in the world!

All these things have helped make him the person he is and I'm so glad he's all mine!
I love you and hope that you have a wonderful birthday.

Tall and Spacious building come to mind

I thought I'd chime in on the latest political stuff from this last week. Ok, am I the only one that sees Obama for what he is? Is he not the popular 8th grader running for class president that promises things will be different if he's elected because he's going to give more recess's and pizza everyday for lunch! I mean come on, he has No experience running anything. Unfortunately so many Americans fall for his over the top shenanigans but please friends don't be mislead by the hype. Just because Britney Spear's set designer designed him a big fancy set does not mean he is qualified to be president. If you truly checkout Obama's record on issues it will make your blood run cold he is sooo extremely liberal. I do not trust him whatsoever and do not think he is anymore genuine then any other hollywood actor. As far as McCain he has never been my favorite but I do think that he tries to do his best and doesn't have to stroke his own ego all the time, picture Biden or Obama. I do really like Palin and think she is pretty great but do feel sorry for her kids. I am one of those that puts a babies life as my litmus test for all candidates so it is with out question who has my vote but it just amazes me as I watch TV that so many people truly know nothing about Obama but are willing to trust him with the presidency anyway. I don't think it will matter in the end if you are liberal or conservative there will be only one clear choice when you look at things like ethics, honesty, and experience. Well glad I got that off my mind. By the way Everyone should know that if you go to Settings on your blog you can make it so your blog is private unless someone knows your blogs name that way your blog won't come up if goggled.Feel free to leave your opinion about politics even if they differ from mine. I never mind a good debate:)

Creep'in and a Crawl'in

Sunday we stayed home from church because all of the kids were sick, at least we were getting it over all at once:) After the babies first nap I came downstairs and set her on the ground then all of a sudden there she went. All of her firsts have been on Sunday, even her birth! My sweet Addalyn is officially a crawler. I have no idea why my yellow wall looks pink!

Berry pick'in

Friday we went blackberry picking with my brother Brandon his wife Becky and their almost six kids! Jason had to work so he missed out on the fun.We decided to take a hike first and then got down to business. Only those that live in the NW can truly take for granted the abundance and often irritation of this berry. They grow like weeds here! Anyhow, the kids had a blast and it is nice to pick them for free. I should have taken a picture of of the kids hands and shirts but those that have kids or have been berry picking can imagine I'm sure. We ended up with three containers full. I had to quit because my baby is getting heavy and after more then an hour my back was about to break!