Memory Game
1. As a comment on my blog, leave one memory that you and I 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. It's actually pretty funny to see the responses. If you leave a memory about me, I'll assume you're playing the game and I'll come to your blog and leave one about you.
Monday, July 21, 2008
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Fun Family Trip
We took a long old memorable trip this past week, we were gone for 8 days, are longest yet with the kids. We decided to head down to Arizona and visit some family and friends there before our annual Lake Powell trip. We had such a good time. I love going there. My mom's family all lives down there and when I am with her sisters and parents I always feel so close to her.
Here's the kids with their great grandparents. Every time we visit my grandparents they always send me back with all sorts of treasures from around their house. The last day we were there, Taylor was admiring my Grandpa's rock collection and he ended up giving her one that he'd brought back from Nauvoo, which she carried in her lap the whole drive to Powell.
Here's Taylor with her cute little cousins who she was SO excited to see again. Before we left Utah she kept talking about them and asking me what their names were again. They got to have a big sleepover the first night we were there and when I went to check on them around midnight all I could hear was them giggling like CRAZY! The funny thing is that me and their mom were super close as kids too, so it was so fun to watch our girls enjoy being together so much. Such cuties!! Taylor was so sad to go. Janee you guys need to come visit us now. We love our Arizona family so much! We missed seeing you Nelsons though. Thanks again Leone for letting us stay with you and for everything else as well. And Thanks Diane for getting the family all together on Friday night, it's always so good to see everyone again.
We also got to see some good friends the Becks who use to live across the street from us and now live down there as well and who are hopefully going to be moving back soon. No pressure though guys! The kids were so cute and had so much fun.
Here's Talan and Chase.... with Chase giving his classic "I'm not going to look at you when you have that camera in your hands no matter what you say or do pose". The last time these boys were together they were just babies, regardless of that though they were just as excited to see one another and play as the girls were.
And Here's Taylor and her adorable little friend Maddy. Taylor had so much fun playing with her again. These girls have been friends since they were babies too and we were so sad when they moved from across the street from us. Taylor talked about Maddy for the longest time after that, she just couldn't understand why she had to move!
Here's another picture of them as well, on the night before they moved. They look so young! I think that they are 2 years old here, correct me if I'm wrong. No doubt about it these girls will be friends for a long time to come.
Lake Powell was a blast! I love that place and the tradition continues, Taylor and Chase had so much fun and can't wait to go back. Chase was a die hard, jumping off the back of the boat, a mini "cliff", (if you can call it that), riding the big whale tube behind the boat, he is so fearless! Taylor had a grand old time as well, I couldn't keep her out of the water either, and she to took her turn on the whale behind the boat, riding the waverunner and just having the time of her life.
Poor Cort had a little mishap in Arizona while riding his bike on some trail and was unable to really enjoy Powell the way it's suppose to be done. Needless to say, him and Talan got some good bonding time in. So thanks to him for that!
Here's my crazy brother showing off while we where cliff jumping, with my dad in the background. Once again FEARLESS! This was probably at least a 25-30 foot cliff. Which doesn't sound like much, but when you are standing at the top of something like that believe me it looks a lot higher then it sounds.
Mini me
Here's Chasers with my other brother Bry. Everyone always tells me that Chase is a minituare version of Bryce. So, we staged this photo of them so everyone could judge for themselves. Unfortunately Chase wouldn't cooperate of course, and that's why they are looking at their hands and not the camera.
Miss Taylor jumping off her first "cliff."
Part of the group hanging out in our top of line sweet shade tent which provided much relief from the sun. Good call on this one Whit.
My dad jamming out to his new favorite Keith Urban. Last year I believe it was Tom Petty and the year before Savage Garden or as he would call them "ravage savage." It just wouldn't be Lake Powell if my dad wasn't busting a move and singing at the top of his lungs at some point. Seriously though, he can get down with the best of them.
And here's Chase FINALLY riding the waverunner. I say finally because he asked over and over again before we got him out there on it. He was absolutely mesmerized by that thing. He is such a boy!
And once again here's Chase the first night we got there at the hotel. We went out on the balcony and he was all excited yelling "look come see! Come see! Lake Powell!"
Here's one of most of the grandbabies back at the hotel climbing all over and playing with their Pa-pa.
And here's Talan enjoying his first swim at Powell. He loved the water and his new little floater that we tried out for the first time while we were there. He was seriously such a trooper. He even took his naps on the boat, and didn't have one meltdown the whole time there.
And just for fun here's one of me trying to decide if I really want to jump off of that there cliff we are standing on, with a little encouragement from my dad and brother. I am either losing my nerve as I get older or I am just getting smarter. Depends on who you ask I guess. Also, notice that I'm the only one wearing a life jacket, bunches of crazies I tell ya! And just in case you were wondering where you could pick up one of those jackets like the one I'm wearing for yourself, I think your out of luck. We've had those things since I was like ten years old(I know you were admiring it). I still don't know why we haven't got rid of them yet. However they are functionable, and hopefully still coast guard approved and without a doubt, I think it goes without saying, VERY stylish! Retro's back right?
Here's the kids with their great grandparents. Every time we visit my grandparents they always send me back with all sorts of treasures from around their house. The last day we were there, Taylor was admiring my Grandpa's rock collection and he ended up giving her one that he'd brought back from Nauvoo, which she carried in her lap the whole drive to Powell.
Here's Taylor with her cute little cousins who she was SO excited to see again. Before we left Utah she kept talking about them and asking me what their names were again. They got to have a big sleepover the first night we were there and when I went to check on them around midnight all I could hear was them giggling like CRAZY! The funny thing is that me and their mom were super close as kids too, so it was so fun to watch our girls enjoy being together so much. Such cuties!! Taylor was so sad to go. Janee you guys need to come visit us now. We love our Arizona family so much! We missed seeing you Nelsons though. Thanks again Leone for letting us stay with you and for everything else as well. And Thanks Diane for getting the family all together on Friday night, it's always so good to see everyone again.
We also got to see some good friends the Becks who use to live across the street from us and now live down there as well and who are hopefully going to be moving back soon. No pressure though guys! The kids were so cute and had so much fun.
Here's Talan and Chase.... with Chase giving his classic "I'm not going to look at you when you have that camera in your hands no matter what you say or do pose". The last time these boys were together they were just babies, regardless of that though they were just as excited to see one another and play as the girls were.
And Here's Taylor and her adorable little friend Maddy. Taylor had so much fun playing with her again. These girls have been friends since they were babies too and we were so sad when they moved from across the street from us. Taylor talked about Maddy for the longest time after that, she just couldn't understand why she had to move!
Here's another picture of them as well, on the night before they moved. They look so young! I think that they are 2 years old here, correct me if I'm wrong. No doubt about it these girls will be friends for a long time to come.
Lake Powell was a blast! I love that place and the tradition continues, Taylor and Chase had so much fun and can't wait to go back. Chase was a die hard, jumping off the back of the boat, a mini "cliff", (if you can call it that), riding the big whale tube behind the boat, he is so fearless! Taylor had a grand old time as well, I couldn't keep her out of the water either, and she to took her turn on the whale behind the boat, riding the waverunner and just having the time of her life.
Poor Cort had a little mishap in Arizona while riding his bike on some trail and was unable to really enjoy Powell the way it's suppose to be done. Needless to say, him and Talan got some good bonding time in. So thanks to him for that!
Here's my crazy brother showing off while we where cliff jumping, with my dad in the background. Once again FEARLESS! This was probably at least a 25-30 foot cliff. Which doesn't sound like much, but when you are standing at the top of something like that believe me it looks a lot higher then it sounds.
Mini me
Here's Chasers with my other brother Bry. Everyone always tells me that Chase is a minituare version of Bryce. So, we staged this photo of them so everyone could judge for themselves. Unfortunately Chase wouldn't cooperate of course, and that's why they are looking at their hands and not the camera.
Miss Taylor jumping off her first "cliff."
Part of the group hanging out in our top of line sweet shade tent which provided much relief from the sun. Good call on this one Whit.
My dad jamming out to his new favorite Keith Urban. Last year I believe it was Tom Petty and the year before Savage Garden or as he would call them "ravage savage." It just wouldn't be Lake Powell if my dad wasn't busting a move and singing at the top of his lungs at some point. Seriously though, he can get down with the best of them.
And here's Chase FINALLY riding the waverunner. I say finally because he asked over and over again before we got him out there on it. He was absolutely mesmerized by that thing. He is such a boy!
And once again here's Chase the first night we got there at the hotel. We went out on the balcony and he was all excited yelling "look come see! Come see! Lake Powell!"
Here's one of most of the grandbabies back at the hotel climbing all over and playing with their Pa-pa.
And here's Talan enjoying his first swim at Powell. He loved the water and his new little floater that we tried out for the first time while we were there. He was seriously such a trooper. He even took his naps on the boat, and didn't have one meltdown the whole time there.
And just for fun here's one of me trying to decide if I really want to jump off of that there cliff we are standing on, with a little encouragement from my dad and brother. I am either losing my nerve as I get older or I am just getting smarter. Depends on who you ask I guess. Also, notice that I'm the only one wearing a life jacket, bunches of crazies I tell ya! And just in case you were wondering where you could pick up one of those jackets like the one I'm wearing for yourself, I think your out of luck. We've had those things since I was like ten years old(I know you were admiring it). I still don't know why we haven't got rid of them yet. However they are functionable, and hopefully still coast guard approved and without a doubt, I think it goes without saying, VERY stylish! Retro's back right?
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Chasers
Earlier today I sent Chase to his room to take a nap after a long day of playing with his very cute little friend Landon. They had so much fun together, both of them were crying hysterically when we told them it was time to go.
Anyways, I made a bed for Chase on the floor, (he is obsessed with sleeping on the floor) and sent him to his room and told him I'd be there in a little bit to tuck him in. I did a little cleaning up and checked my email and decided that I better go check on him and make sure he did what he was told. I heard the TV on in my room so I thought for sure that's where he was. Well, it's good thing that his hands were hanging out from under his bed....
because otherwise I don't think I would of ever checked for him under there. I lifted up his comforter and found him fast asleep with his pillow and blanket. I swear, this kid really lives his life at his pace and his way! He can always make me smile, even during those moments when I feel my patience running thin. He does the cutest stuff, I couldn't resist sharing this with everyone. I love being a mom, Chase, Taylor, and Talan's mom to be more specific, I wouldn't trade it for anything in the world!!
Anyways, I made a bed for Chase on the floor, (he is obsessed with sleeping on the floor) and sent him to his room and told him I'd be there in a little bit to tuck him in. I did a little cleaning up and checked my email and decided that I better go check on him and make sure he did what he was told. I heard the TV on in my room so I thought for sure that's where he was. Well, it's good thing that his hands were hanging out from under his bed....
because otherwise I don't think I would of ever checked for him under there. I lifted up his comforter and found him fast asleep with his pillow and blanket. I swear, this kid really lives his life at his pace and his way! He can always make me smile, even during those moments when I feel my patience running thin. He does the cutest stuff, I couldn't resist sharing this with everyone. I love being a mom, Chase, Taylor, and Talan's mom to be more specific, I wouldn't trade it for anything in the world!!
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Tagged!
Four Jobs I've Held:
(Maybe I should list four jobs I haven't had! I have worked almost everywhere. I guess I get bored easy!!....Just keeping my options open.)
* T shirt seller at UVSC. I got to attend a lot of concerts for free as a result.
* server at the Art City Trolley in Springville. (YUM!)
* 49 Street Galleria in High School
* sales rep for Franklin Covey
Four Movies I Could Watch Over and Over:
I'm not a big movie watcher, so this one stumped me! I usually only watch a movie once and maybe twice if I REALLY1 liked it.
But here's two that I really liked recently:
* Enchanted
* Chronicles of Narina
Four TV Shows I Like:
* Law and Order SVU
* King of Queens
* Still Standing
* America's Next Top Model
Four Items I Couldn't Live Without Each Day:
* my family
* the gospel
* my cel phone haha(those who really know me have to laugh at that one.)
* my camera. I take a lot of pictures. Now if I could just figure out what to do with all of them.
Four Places I'd Rather Be:
* Lake Powell with the family
* Outside playing as long as the temperature isn't too hot
* Shopping, more specifically bargain shopping...I love a good deal!
* Swimming at a pool
Four Things I do almost everyday without fail:
* Wish Cort was around more
* play with the kids
* go running
* clean at least something
Four of my favorite foods:
* Any and all Seafood... salmon, crab, shrimp, It's all good!
* Anything with sugar
* Turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, with cranberries
* Artichokes with butter
Four items I wish I had right now:
* a red swimsuit
* Photoshop CS3
* more time in the day
* a Jamba juice
Four things on my "to do list" right now:
* Clean bathrooms
* Finish making curtains for the dining room
* Get a haircut
* the never ending piles of laundry
(Very exciting I know!!!)
Four people I am tagging:
* Angela H.
* Emily F.
* Whitney
* Lydia
(Maybe I should list four jobs I haven't had! I have worked almost everywhere. I guess I get bored easy!!....Just keeping my options open.)
* T shirt seller at UVSC. I got to attend a lot of concerts for free as a result.
* server at the Art City Trolley in Springville. (YUM!)
* 49 Street Galleria in High School
* sales rep for Franklin Covey
Four Movies I Could Watch Over and Over:
I'm not a big movie watcher, so this one stumped me! I usually only watch a movie once and maybe twice if I REALLY1 liked it.
But here's two that I really liked recently:
* Enchanted
* Chronicles of Narina
Four TV Shows I Like:
* Law and Order SVU
* King of Queens
* Still Standing
* America's Next Top Model
Four Items I Couldn't Live Without Each Day:
* my family
* the gospel
* my cel phone haha(those who really know me have to laugh at that one.)
* my camera. I take a lot of pictures. Now if I could just figure out what to do with all of them.
Four Places I'd Rather Be:
* Lake Powell with the family
* Outside playing as long as the temperature isn't too hot
* Shopping, more specifically bargain shopping...I love a good deal!
* Swimming at a pool
Four Things I do almost everyday without fail:
* Wish Cort was around more
* play with the kids
* go running
* clean at least something
Four of my favorite foods:
* Any and all Seafood... salmon, crab, shrimp, It's all good!
* Anything with sugar
* Turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, with cranberries
* Artichokes with butter
Four items I wish I had right now:
* a red swimsuit
* Photoshop CS3
* more time in the day
* a Jamba juice
Four things on my "to do list" right now:
* Clean bathrooms
* Finish making curtains for the dining room
* Get a haircut
* the never ending piles of laundry
(Very exciting I know!!!)
Four people I am tagging:
* Angela H.
* Emily F.
* Whitney
* Lydia
Good times with family and friends
We went to Oak City/Delta two weeks ago with some very great friends, to visit my Grandma and Grandpa Peterson and take some family pictures in front of the coolest red barn ever across from my friend's Grandma's house. I think we got some pretty good shots and we DEFINITELY had a good time. After torturing the kids and our VERY patience husbands, (thanks guys) for about two hours or so taking pictures, we then hung out and talked while the kids colored, planted a garden, and had lots of treats courtesy of Coby and Lynette's Grandma. Thanks you guys, we had a blast! We then went and visited my Grandma and Grandpa and got to see my aunt and cousin's family as well, which was very nice to catch up with them a bit too. I think we might head back down there for Oak City days, which I hear is something not to miss. So stay tuned....
Grandma and Grandpa Welker came out for a visit about a week or so ago and we had a grand old time with them. We went out to dinner, hung out, and just enjoyed being together. The highlight of the visit was probably when we went to the zoo, which Taylor had planned a few weeks in advance. She even made a list of all the people she wanted to come. This was Chase's first time at the zoo and he loved it!! As did Taylor. Of course, the penguins were a big hit. Taylor loves penguins. And the train and carousel where probably Chasey's favorites. Here's a picture of our group. Notice Chase with his sword, he rarely goes anywhere without his sword or baseball bat. Thanks for coming Grandma and Grandpa you never disappoint!
I ran my first half marathon last Saturday up at Bear Lake! It was soo much fun! I was quite nervous as the bus was taking us up. But honestly I really enjoyed it. I ran with two great friends and amazing girls. Thanks Audrey and Liz! We must do it again soon. I have definitely caught the running bug! I know it won't my be last race, as I previously thought it would be. Here's a picture of us coming up to the finish line.
We went up the night before the race and stayed at our very generous friends Matt and Liz's cabin right on the lake, which the kids absolutely loved. The Buchanans were there as well. It was the cutest little place and actually slept like 25 plus people. There was the cutest little swing out back and one in the front that the kids couldn't get enough of. They all stayed up pretty late, even Talan. And Taylor got to sleep right next to her cute little friend Eliza, who she just adores, which they both thought was the coolest thing ever. We also had the kids decorate some shirts to wear and cheer us on while we were running. It was the coolest thing ever when we came around the corner and saw them all standing there yelling "go mom!" It was the best!! It was my favorite part of the race. What cute kids. Thanks again girls for the fun memories.
The next day was Father's Day and I really wanted to make that day all about Cort. He does so much for our family and I wanted him to know that it doesn't go unnoticed. He is such a hard worker and a wonderful provider spiritually and financially. I had the kids all go and pick something out for him. Chase was sooo excited, he couldn't wait for his daddy to see what he got him. Taylor got him some cologne, Chase got him a tie, which he will tell you about if you ask, and Talan got him a shirt. While I got him a watch thinger that tells your distance among other things, while running or biking. I hope Cort knows how much we all love and appreciate him! I can't believe that we have been together for 7 wonderful years. We all love him so much. And me and him both are so blessed to have amazing fathers too, who are always there for us.
Taylor and Chase have been on a new kick lately, they love sleeping on the ground next to each other. Every night it has been "can we sleep on the ground?" I tell them only if they go right to sleep, which they usually will do. Their little relationship is so sweet and I think unique. They truly love each other so much. They do have their moments, but honestly they are few and far between. Taylor is always making sure that Chase is included even when she has friends over, and Chase is always making sure that Taylor has whatever he has, from treats to if we are at the store and Taylor's not with us, Chase still has me buy something for her, so she is taken care of as well. I really think that they are kindred spirits of some sort and as a mom I am so grateful for their closeness. It totally melts my heart to see them together.
Here's our little Tally with his bat. He absolutely loves this thing. He carries it around with him everywhere. The other day we were in his room and I turned around to find him trying desperately to get under his crib, when he finally came out he was holding his bat that must off gotten kicked under there or something. Cort says it reminds him of bam-bam from the Flintstones. I love how kids get so attached to things.
Oh and you might of noticed poor Talan's eye. He fell down the other day and cut his eye. I totally went into panic mode. Poor little guy. He was such a trooper though, he was totally smiling and playing while we were checking it out and trying to decide if we needed to take him in. He has such a sweetness about him. We decided that it wasn't that deep so we just put some of that liquid bandage stuff on it to close it up and it's actually healing a lot better than I could of hoped for. Thank goodness!
This past weekend we went down to see the Mormon Miracle Pageant down at the Manti Temple where me and Cort were married. We decided to just camp while we were there and the kids loved it! It brought back a lot of memories for me too. My mom's parents use to live there and I went to school down there for a year. It was a short trip, but fun. Taylor really enjoyed the pageant and asked lots of questions. She said her favorite part was when Jesus visited the little children in America and the Samuel the Lamanite story. Chase said his favorite part of the pageant was swimming in our neighbor's pool the other day. Go figure. I swear he says and does the cutest things. At the pageant, it was different then I remembered it being in the past. They had chairs sent up instead of blankets. Well, Chase of course made do and about half way though grabbed his blankie and went and laid it out in the middle of the aisle and made himself comfortable. You probably had to be there to really appreciate the cuteness of it. I wanted to take a picture so bad but they asked us not to take pictures because it was distracting, so I restrained. I tell Cort all the time how I wish we could just put him in a bottle and keep him this age forever. I love his age so much, it's definitely one of my favorites.
Here's the kids at our campground.
And one of them at the pageant before it started.
The next day we decided to go walk around the Manti temple before we left and let the kids climb up and down the hill. I love this picture of Cort and Taylor, there's just something about it.
We all feel so blessed to have such a wonderful family and amazing friends to spend our time with.
Grandma and Grandpa Welker came out for a visit about a week or so ago and we had a grand old time with them. We went out to dinner, hung out, and just enjoyed being together. The highlight of the visit was probably when we went to the zoo, which Taylor had planned a few weeks in advance. She even made a list of all the people she wanted to come. This was Chase's first time at the zoo and he loved it!! As did Taylor. Of course, the penguins were a big hit. Taylor loves penguins. And the train and carousel where probably Chasey's favorites. Here's a picture of our group. Notice Chase with his sword, he rarely goes anywhere without his sword or baseball bat. Thanks for coming Grandma and Grandpa you never disappoint!
I ran my first half marathon last Saturday up at Bear Lake! It was soo much fun! I was quite nervous as the bus was taking us up. But honestly I really enjoyed it. I ran with two great friends and amazing girls. Thanks Audrey and Liz! We must do it again soon. I have definitely caught the running bug! I know it won't my be last race, as I previously thought it would be. Here's a picture of us coming up to the finish line.
We went up the night before the race and stayed at our very generous friends Matt and Liz's cabin right on the lake, which the kids absolutely loved. The Buchanans were there as well. It was the cutest little place and actually slept like 25 plus people. There was the cutest little swing out back and one in the front that the kids couldn't get enough of. They all stayed up pretty late, even Talan. And Taylor got to sleep right next to her cute little friend Eliza, who she just adores, which they both thought was the coolest thing ever. We also had the kids decorate some shirts to wear and cheer us on while we were running. It was the coolest thing ever when we came around the corner and saw them all standing there yelling "go mom!" It was the best!! It was my favorite part of the race. What cute kids. Thanks again girls for the fun memories.
The next day was Father's Day and I really wanted to make that day all about Cort. He does so much for our family and I wanted him to know that it doesn't go unnoticed. He is such a hard worker and a wonderful provider spiritually and financially. I had the kids all go and pick something out for him. Chase was sooo excited, he couldn't wait for his daddy to see what he got him. Taylor got him some cologne, Chase got him a tie, which he will tell you about if you ask, and Talan got him a shirt. While I got him a watch thinger that tells your distance among other things, while running or biking. I hope Cort knows how much we all love and appreciate him! I can't believe that we have been together for 7 wonderful years. We all love him so much. And me and him both are so blessed to have amazing fathers too, who are always there for us.
Taylor and Chase have been on a new kick lately, they love sleeping on the ground next to each other. Every night it has been "can we sleep on the ground?" I tell them only if they go right to sleep, which they usually will do. Their little relationship is so sweet and I think unique. They truly love each other so much. They do have their moments, but honestly they are few and far between. Taylor is always making sure that Chase is included even when she has friends over, and Chase is always making sure that Taylor has whatever he has, from treats to if we are at the store and Taylor's not with us, Chase still has me buy something for her, so she is taken care of as well. I really think that they are kindred spirits of some sort and as a mom I am so grateful for their closeness. It totally melts my heart to see them together.
Here's our little Tally with his bat. He absolutely loves this thing. He carries it around with him everywhere. The other day we were in his room and I turned around to find him trying desperately to get under his crib, when he finally came out he was holding his bat that must off gotten kicked under there or something. Cort says it reminds him of bam-bam from the Flintstones. I love how kids get so attached to things.
Oh and you might of noticed poor Talan's eye. He fell down the other day and cut his eye. I totally went into panic mode. Poor little guy. He was such a trooper though, he was totally smiling and playing while we were checking it out and trying to decide if we needed to take him in. He has such a sweetness about him. We decided that it wasn't that deep so we just put some of that liquid bandage stuff on it to close it up and it's actually healing a lot better than I could of hoped for. Thank goodness!
This past weekend we went down to see the Mormon Miracle Pageant down at the Manti Temple where me and Cort were married. We decided to just camp while we were there and the kids loved it! It brought back a lot of memories for me too. My mom's parents use to live there and I went to school down there for a year. It was a short trip, but fun. Taylor really enjoyed the pageant and asked lots of questions. She said her favorite part was when Jesus visited the little children in America and the Samuel the Lamanite story. Chase said his favorite part of the pageant was swimming in our neighbor's pool the other day. Go figure. I swear he says and does the cutest things. At the pageant, it was different then I remembered it being in the past. They had chairs sent up instead of blankets. Well, Chase of course made do and about half way though grabbed his blankie and went and laid it out in the middle of the aisle and made himself comfortable. You probably had to be there to really appreciate the cuteness of it. I wanted to take a picture so bad but they asked us not to take pictures because it was distracting, so I restrained. I tell Cort all the time how I wish we could just put him in a bottle and keep him this age forever. I love his age so much, it's definitely one of my favorites.
Here's the kids at our campground.
And one of them at the pageant before it started.
The next day we decided to go walk around the Manti temple before we left and let the kids climb up and down the hill. I love this picture of Cort and Taylor, there's just something about it.
We all feel so blessed to have such a wonderful family and amazing friends to spend our time with.
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Life is good
Well, it's official Taylor is no longer a preschooler! She is a GREAT BIG kindergartener....well, soon enough anyway! Her preschool graduation was last Tuesday and she was so excited. She is soo ready for kindergarten, she got her daddy's brains. Her preschool put on a cute little program, and then their teacher read off what some of the kids favorite stuff was. Some of Taylor's favorites were favorite movie of course High School Musical, favorite part of preschool outside playtime, favorite food watermelon, and her favorite time of year SUMMER! Because "it's hot." We are so proud of her. She is such a beautiful girl inside and out, who loves life and is always so happy. My dad asked me once, "does Taylor ever get down?" I thought about it, and it's true she rarely does. She has such a love of life and I swear, she doesn't have a mean bone in her body. She always absolutely loved going to preschool. In fact, she would count down the days over the weekends until it was time for preschool day again. I can't believe it's over.
The graduate
Talan is now pulling himself up all over the place and as a result has gotten a couple bumps on the head. Poor guy. Good thing he's such a tough kid. He kinda has to be. The other day we found him holding on to the chair, just as proud as he could be! It's so fun to watch him figure out all the fun stuff his little body can do.
We got together with our good friends the Francis' over Memorial weekend. The kids had a blast playing outside, it was actually warm that day. Go figure. I went out to check on them all at one point and found Brynley and Chase on the tramp deep in conversation about something. A kodak moment for sure. I ran in to get the camera, but of course, when I got back outside they were up and about. The picture I did get of them is totally out of focus, but still cute. We are all so lucky to have so many wonderful friends.
We have been having lots of rain lately, meaning that we have been stuck inside a lot lately. Besides yesterday though, the kids spend the majority of the day in the garage riding their bikes around in circles. They were just glad to be out of the house, even if it was just in the garage. And little Chasers actually learned how to ride his bike out there. Before yesterday he would just sit on it while we pushed him around, but now he can really get that think going. He is getting so BIG!
We went to aquarium the other day with some friends, for Taylor and Chase's (Chase adores Paige as much as Taylor does) little friend's birthday. They had so much fun running around, checking things out, touching the sting ray, playing with the puzzles, etc. etc. (Thanks Lynette for the invite.) When we first got there, there was a lady who worked there who was sitting on a bench playing with a snake. For anyone that really knows me you know how much I absolutely LOVE snakes! UGH. The kids where totally intriqued by it though. They were asking her all sorts of questions about the little guy and they even touched it. YUCK. You couldn't pay me to do that, I get all squimy if I merely see one. I asked Taylor what it felt like and she said gooey. Oh, and she told me "don't worry mom he was a happy snake." Yeah, like that makes it any better.
This is Taylor's second year playing soccer. Cort is her coach and she loves having her dad out there with her. She actually scored her first goal last Saturday and almost two more after that. It was so sweet! As soon as she realized that the ball had gone in, she turned around and booked it down the field to where her dad was standing grinning ear to ear, and jumped up in his arms. It was such a tender moment for them both. Taylor, Chase, and Talan are so lucky to have such a great dad, who will do anything for them. He really is our SUPERMAN!
"What are you looking at?" Everyday it's something new with Talan. He is changing so fast. It never seizes to amaze me how much they change during the first year of their lives. A couple of days ago we were listening to some music and I looked over at Talan and he was totally shaking his stuff, he had his head down and he was moving his body back and forth. Then today he was making all sorts of new sounds, one of them was a clicking sound with his tongue. Everyday with him and his siblings is pure bliss.
It was my little sister's birthday Wednesday! The big 22! We all went out to eat and made sure that the resturant staff knew that it was her birthday. They dressed her and my cute nephew (who's birthday was June 1st) up and made them run around the resturant singing some silly song. The kids loved it. A good time was had by all. I can't believe my little sister is 22!
We were over at Gardner Village the other day getting some stuff when I drove by this cute little wagon and I thought what a PERFECT photo opt. So, I pulled over, luckily had my camera, pulled Talan out and snapped a few pictures. I LOVE the face he made in this one. I had to post it, I couldn't resist.
Chase has really been on one lately. I can see so many changes in him. He is all boy. He's all about balls, swords, pirates, climbing, and jumping off of EVERYTHING! We took them to see the second Narnia movie the other day and we loved it. Chase was of course, all about the swords. We enjoyed the movie so much we decided to borrow the first Narnia movie from a friend and watch it altogether, since we hadn't even seen it yet. Once again we all loved it. Chase so much so, that the next day I was in the kitchen making dinner when Chase came in with one of Taylor's crowns on, a sword, and their play horse when I asked him what he was doing he said he was King Peter from Narnia. Soo cute.
Here's a picture of all three of them on Taylor's very last day of preschool. The kids still can't get enough of Talan. They want to hold him and play with him all day long. I love that they love him so much, even though I have to keep an extra close eye on him all the time, because I never know what Taylor and Chase are going to try to get him to do with them. Got to love it! I have also started to notice how much he loves being near them as well. If they are in the other room, he will go track them down and watch them with such awe and wonder. I swear, I just know that he can't wait for the day when he can really get in there with them and join in.
The graduate
Talan is now pulling himself up all over the place and as a result has gotten a couple bumps on the head. Poor guy. Good thing he's such a tough kid. He kinda has to be. The other day we found him holding on to the chair, just as proud as he could be! It's so fun to watch him figure out all the fun stuff his little body can do.
We got together with our good friends the Francis' over Memorial weekend. The kids had a blast playing outside, it was actually warm that day. Go figure. I went out to check on them all at one point and found Brynley and Chase on the tramp deep in conversation about something. A kodak moment for sure. I ran in to get the camera, but of course, when I got back outside they were up and about. The picture I did get of them is totally out of focus, but still cute. We are all so lucky to have so many wonderful friends.
We have been having lots of rain lately, meaning that we have been stuck inside a lot lately. Besides yesterday though, the kids spend the majority of the day in the garage riding their bikes around in circles. They were just glad to be out of the house, even if it was just in the garage. And little Chasers actually learned how to ride his bike out there. Before yesterday he would just sit on it while we pushed him around, but now he can really get that think going. He is getting so BIG!
We went to aquarium the other day with some friends, for Taylor and Chase's (Chase adores Paige as much as Taylor does) little friend's birthday. They had so much fun running around, checking things out, touching the sting ray, playing with the puzzles, etc. etc. (Thanks Lynette for the invite.) When we first got there, there was a lady who worked there who was sitting on a bench playing with a snake. For anyone that really knows me you know how much I absolutely LOVE snakes! UGH. The kids where totally intriqued by it though. They were asking her all sorts of questions about the little guy and they even touched it. YUCK. You couldn't pay me to do that, I get all squimy if I merely see one. I asked Taylor what it felt like and she said gooey. Oh, and she told me "don't worry mom he was a happy snake." Yeah, like that makes it any better.
This is Taylor's second year playing soccer. Cort is her coach and she loves having her dad out there with her. She actually scored her first goal last Saturday and almost two more after that. It was so sweet! As soon as she realized that the ball had gone in, she turned around and booked it down the field to where her dad was standing grinning ear to ear, and jumped up in his arms. It was such a tender moment for them both. Taylor, Chase, and Talan are so lucky to have such a great dad, who will do anything for them. He really is our SUPERMAN!
"What are you looking at?" Everyday it's something new with Talan. He is changing so fast. It never seizes to amaze me how much they change during the first year of their lives. A couple of days ago we were listening to some music and I looked over at Talan and he was totally shaking his stuff, he had his head down and he was moving his body back and forth. Then today he was making all sorts of new sounds, one of them was a clicking sound with his tongue. Everyday with him and his siblings is pure bliss.
It was my little sister's birthday Wednesday! The big 22! We all went out to eat and made sure that the resturant staff knew that it was her birthday. They dressed her and my cute nephew (who's birthday was June 1st) up and made them run around the resturant singing some silly song. The kids loved it. A good time was had by all. I can't believe my little sister is 22!
We were over at Gardner Village the other day getting some stuff when I drove by this cute little wagon and I thought what a PERFECT photo opt. So, I pulled over, luckily had my camera, pulled Talan out and snapped a few pictures. I LOVE the face he made in this one. I had to post it, I couldn't resist.
Chase has really been on one lately. I can see so many changes in him. He is all boy. He's all about balls, swords, pirates, climbing, and jumping off of EVERYTHING! We took them to see the second Narnia movie the other day and we loved it. Chase was of course, all about the swords. We enjoyed the movie so much we decided to borrow the first Narnia movie from a friend and watch it altogether, since we hadn't even seen it yet. Once again we all loved it. Chase so much so, that the next day I was in the kitchen making dinner when Chase came in with one of Taylor's crowns on, a sword, and their play horse when I asked him what he was doing he said he was King Peter from Narnia. Soo cute.
Here's a picture of all three of them on Taylor's very last day of preschool. The kids still can't get enough of Talan. They want to hold him and play with him all day long. I love that they love him so much, even though I have to keep an extra close eye on him all the time, because I never know what Taylor and Chase are going to try to get him to do with them. Got to love it! I have also started to notice how much he loves being near them as well. If they are in the other room, he will go track them down and watch them with such awe and wonder. I swear, I just know that he can't wait for the day when he can really get in there with them and join in.
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Boys are made of snails and puppy dog tails
Here's a little shout out for our cute boys, who are both growing like mad and changing very quickly too. Chase is really turning into a little boy and I swear has more and more energy everyday. He just goes and goes and goes....his energy and love of life really is never ending! Love it.
In two days Talan will be 9 months old. Crazy how fast that went! He is now crawling all over the place and has pulled himself up to stand a couple of times, usually when he is trying to get someone to pick him up. He is also clapping his hands and his feet, like a seal would, (my personal favorite!) when he gets excited. He still is just content and easygoing and usually very happy and such a joy to be around. He loves to explore and he has started to realize that he would rather be outside then anywhere else. Happy 9th month birthday to him!
I had to post this about Chasers, because seriously it just makes me laugh. We recently had a Jamba Juice built out by us. And all I can say is YUM! I am totally a Jamba Juice addict...I'll admit it. Taylor isn't that big of fan of them, but Chase on the other hand, I think loves them as much as I do. The other day Cort brought us each one on his way home from an appointment. And when I went outside to check on Chase I found him on the trampoline drinking his down while his dad was mowing the lawn. I couldn't resist and needed a picture of him. I ran outside with the camera and told him to look at me so I could take a picture and he said "just a sec, I'm drinkin' my jama uice!" He seriously melts my heart. Oh, and notice in Chase's left hand King the car from the Cars movie, Chase rarely goes anywhere without him or one of the other Cars characters. I think it's safe to say that he is DEFINITELY obsessed with everything that has anything to do with Cars the movie.
Talan got his first haircut the other day, thanks to Cort. Cort borrowed some clippers from my brother and gave him a little trim. Talan sat so still for it, and Cort did a great job. I swear, this kid is just mellow yellow, he is pretty much ok with just about anything! He is such a sweet little guy.
OK, so Chase the other day slept for a whopping 14+ hours, that's got to be a record of some sort! He has had a cough and running nose for about a week or two so we decided that we would keep him home from church and just let him take it easy. I just shut his door and was amazed when ten 'o' clock in the morning rolled around and he was STILL asleep! He finally woke up, when I accidently woke him up, while trying to get a picture of him. All that sleep must of been just what he needed though, cause he woke up just grinning from ear to ear.
Chase has always been so in love with Talan, from the day we brought him home. I will find them together playing side by side or sharing a treat of some sort, usually something that Talan is not suppose to have. For example, tonite I found Talan with a hot tamale, the candy, in his mouth, courtesy of Mr. Chase. I love that they are already so close. The other day I walked in the family room where they both were playing and found them sitting side by side with Chase's arm around Talan and I heard Chase tell him "I love you Tally Bryson Welker." Sooo cute! I can't stand it.
In two days Talan will be 9 months old. Crazy how fast that went! He is now crawling all over the place and has pulled himself up to stand a couple of times, usually when he is trying to get someone to pick him up. He is also clapping his hands and his feet, like a seal would, (my personal favorite!) when he gets excited. He still is just content and easygoing and usually very happy and such a joy to be around. He loves to explore and he has started to realize that he would rather be outside then anywhere else. Happy 9th month birthday to him!
I had to post this about Chasers, because seriously it just makes me laugh. We recently had a Jamba Juice built out by us. And all I can say is YUM! I am totally a Jamba Juice addict...I'll admit it. Taylor isn't that big of fan of them, but Chase on the other hand, I think loves them as much as I do. The other day Cort brought us each one on his way home from an appointment. And when I went outside to check on Chase I found him on the trampoline drinking his down while his dad was mowing the lawn. I couldn't resist and needed a picture of him. I ran outside with the camera and told him to look at me so I could take a picture and he said "just a sec, I'm drinkin' my jama uice!" He seriously melts my heart. Oh, and notice in Chase's left hand King the car from the Cars movie, Chase rarely goes anywhere without him or one of the other Cars characters. I think it's safe to say that he is DEFINITELY obsessed with everything that has anything to do with Cars the movie.
Talan got his first haircut the other day, thanks to Cort. Cort borrowed some clippers from my brother and gave him a little trim. Talan sat so still for it, and Cort did a great job. I swear, this kid is just mellow yellow, he is pretty much ok with just about anything! He is such a sweet little guy.
OK, so Chase the other day slept for a whopping 14+ hours, that's got to be a record of some sort! He has had a cough and running nose for about a week or two so we decided that we would keep him home from church and just let him take it easy. I just shut his door and was amazed when ten 'o' clock in the morning rolled around and he was STILL asleep! He finally woke up, when I accidently woke him up, while trying to get a picture of him. All that sleep must of been just what he needed though, cause he woke up just grinning from ear to ear.
Chase has always been so in love with Talan, from the day we brought him home. I will find them together playing side by side or sharing a treat of some sort, usually something that Talan is not suppose to have. For example, tonite I found Talan with a hot tamale, the candy, in his mouth, courtesy of Mr. Chase. I love that they are already so close. The other day I walked in the family room where they both were playing and found them sitting side by side with Chase's arm around Talan and I heard Chase tell him "I love you Tally Bryson Welker." Sooo cute! I can't stand it.
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