Sweet Niblets

Josh says, "Sweet Niblets" whenever he is expressing disbelief. It is from Hannah Montana, and better than his previous saying of "holy crap." I don't mind the Sweet Niblets saying, so here are some Sweet Niblets from the past month. It has been so long since I have updated my blog, I don't know where to start. I guess we survived Christmas. I am always glad that it is over and I made it through the season without having to say to my kids "get mother another drink." My house is still not the same. I can't seem to get every toy or Christmas decoration put away. Just when I think I have every ornament put away, one appears from under the couch or under something. And I hate that, because then I have to go downstairs, find the little container that that ornament goes in and put it away. It's like God is punishing me for something and there it is another damn ornament. Will it ever end! What am I supposed to learn from this, to appreciate Christmas a little more? To cherish the season a little longer? What is it?

So since my short term memory is pretty much toast these days, I will go with what I did this weekend. Last night some of my classmates from good ol' Granite High got together. We do this every year around this time when our friend Scott Sleater comes in from New York. We had about 15 people there and it was so much fun. I brought yearbooks and we laughed at our 80's hairdos (the mullets, the bi-levels, the bleaching, the Flock of Seagulls) and wondered what people were up to. It was a great time. They are the best bunch of people. I don't know what it is with me and getting together with this kids. Maybe it is a wish to go back to a simpler time or maybe I liked the way I was in high school.Either way, I love seeing my high school friends and look forward to seeing them again.

Today at church the kids were practicing for an upcoming family concert at the Tabernacle. It is some concert for all kids of different religions to sing. It was so cute I had to tape it. Obviously, we need a little more practice and to learn the words.

Birthday Boys

Josh and Max turned 6! I can't believe it. I wish they were still babies. They are fun now, but I miss holding them. I remember the day they were born and after everyone left that night, I held both of them and just layed them on me and we fell asleep. I couldn't believe those babies were both mine and they were so sweet.

We went to Jungle Jims to celebrate their big birthdays. We had a great time. Rode every ride there and played everygame. Then we went to Hires and had some dinner. It was a fun night and at the kids had fun. We had two cakes. Max wanted a Pokemon cake, and Josh wanted a My Little Pony cake. They got Bakugan (I have no idea) game pieces and loved them.
Riding rides


Two cakes

Festival of Trees

Haley is the second one from the right! The kids had a dance performance at the Festival of Trees. They all did so good. They danced their little hearts out. Then for the next 4 hours we walked through the trees and did the kids crafts thing until I forgot where I lived and began to think I lived there, in the South Town exhibit hall.
Here is a video of the boys dancing. Bless Max, he tries. This gives me Christmas cheer!

Happy Birthday Haley !

Twelve years ago today, our sweet, little Haley was born. At 9:17 a.m. on a snowy November morning, she arrived and we fell in love. She was so little, 6 lbs 9 oz, had all this black fluffy hair, a little bump of a nose, skinny long fingers, and big skinny feet. She was perfect. My angel-baby. She looked just like Troy and she was(is) so beautiful. She made me a mom. The job I love most in the world. The job that is the most challenging and rewarding. I couldn’t have asked for a better daughter than Haley. She is sassy, energetic, exhausting, loving, kind, crazy, smart, thoughtful, sweet, happy, friendly and so much more. I wouldn’t have her any other way. Happy Birthday Haley!
Here is my baby going to a new year's eve part. So pretty !

I love this photo. She kept falling over. Everytime she would start to tip over. I would push her back up. Look at those cheeks!

Each of the kids picked out their own pumpkin and what character they wanted. Haley designed her own, Max wanted Tigger and Josh... of course... Hello Kitty. The boys helped a little bit, but I question who's big idea it was to let little kids jam a knife into a gourd and not kill themselves. So we caaaarefullly carved the pumpkins and luckily had no trips to the hospital.

Aunt Bee and Dad were happy to see the kids in their costumes. They made a big fuss over them.

Happy Halloween

As you may know, Halloween is not my favorite holiday. In fact, I think it is my least favorite. I think I even like Flag Day better. But, I have children, so I deal with it. Haley went with her friends, and I took the boys, and Troy "Mr. Candy" handed out candy. Max was a transformer "bumble bee," Josh was a dalmation and Haley was a 50's girl. It was lovely weather, no need to bundle the kids up. I gave the boys the instructions on how to ring the doorbell, say trick or treat, say thank you and walk away. What screwed the whole thing up is the old people in the neighborhood who think it is nice for the little kiddies to pick out their own treat. NOOOoooooo!!! As I slap my forehead. My children don't understand the "take one" treat concept. So as Max and Josh were just taking handfulls, I am saying from the curb, just one, just one ! So as we walked down the street we discussed the rules again. Then the next old lady said, oh you can take two. Good God people. Just give them one candy bar and let's move on! We made it to the end of our street and around the corner, when Max had his first meltdown. He layed on the grass, saying "I can't do it." It's a struggle for Max. So we went a few more houses and Max screamed at me, "I am done with Trick or Treating." So we went home. Josh was ready too. Max was home and out of his costume before Josh and I even made it in the house. They had fun, got to wear their costumes, and had a parade at kindergarten. Haley had fun with her friends and got to go to IHOP after. It was a very happy halloween.