Good Riddens...

...this has been a miserable and LONG weekend.  It was one of those times that I missed my family so much, and wished we lived closer!

Our whole family has been sick for about a week now.  The boys have been almost over it, but I was worse than ever.  Kenny didn't feel too well either.

I had a lot to accomplish Saturday!

I made the boys a promise to go to the pumpkin patch and I felt that I couldn't back out.  So, we went and enjoyed the fall holidays, best as I could!

 By Saturday night, I was completely spent and I knew I had overdone it!

 Sunday morning, we stayed home from church and Kenny and I took turns sleeping and watching the boys.  I feel so lucky to have such a helpful husband!

 We even did some fall activities...but by Sunday night I had almost no voice left.  I am hoping that this week is much easier.  Especially since I got no sewing done, and I have to make a costume for Tanner by Tuesday night!   YIKES!

 A couple of these pictures magically appeared after one of my naps and they made me smile!

A quick baby update...I am 23 weeks, and still not too uncomfortable.  My baking baby boy seems to be doing really well, and squirming all over the place!

Little Monsters

I love Halloween, but I always seem to overload myself!

I love to do stuff though, and I hate to say no!

I try hard to find moments to enjoy the holiday with the boys.

For FHE we put together some really cute candy monsters.

Jack made one, then he just wanted to spend the rest of the night trying to scare us.  He had no interest to make anymore.

Tanner and Dad started a really effective assembly line, and mass produced many monsters!

 Someone had to control this monster!

Kenny finally finished two major papers!  They have been hovering over our whole family for weeks.  He said that they were the toughest thing he has done so far, and we are SO glad to have that behind him!

7.5 weeks until Kenny's Christmas break!!!

September Preschool Memories

This year I have a real Preschool room, a partner-in-crime, and 15 cuties!

Look at all these cute little boys!

 That would be my awesome preschool partner, Bridgett.

 What a bunch!  We are having a lot of fun.

Tanner is loving preschool.  He is such a cute boy, and I am going to die when I have to send him off to kindergarten next year.  He is quite excited about the idea himself.

Jackson is still struggling.  I think it is hard to have it in his own home, with his mom, but I am hoping things will get better.  Jackson is really bright though, and I love watching him learn!

30 Reasons to be happy....

...from my first 3o years!

 1.  My marriage...if you don't know Kenny, you are missing out.  He really is the greatest thing in my life.  The best decision I ever made!

2.  Tanner...there is nothing greater than holding your first child for the first time!

3.  Jackson...my life would be so boring with out his lively personality and sense of humor!

4.  My mom...who sacrificed so much to raise us.

5.  My siblings...we definitely didn't have the easiest childhood, but, at least, we always had each other (and still do).

 6.  Testimony of the Savior and his gospel (that would be probably be tied with Kenny as my best decision...I am making this up as I go...hahaha).

7.  Utah State...Some of the best years of my life...and the great blessing of an education.

8.  Friends...no matter where I have gone, I have always had the most AMAZING friends!

9.  Mission...I can't imagine my life without those experiences and people.

10.  7th graders...I LOVED teaching 12 and 13 year olds.

 11.  Traveling...I love that I have had the chance to visit some different places and people and I still have a LONG list to go.

12.  Outdoors...I love to spend time outside.

13.  Water...love the stuff.  Swimming, hot tubs, hot baths, the beach...I could go on for a while!

14.  Little boy #3...I get giddy just thinking about this little guy soon to join our family.

15.  Phones...I could NEVER live where we do, without the chance to keep up with family.

 16.  McDonald's French Fries...they are just so good!

17.  My in-laws...I am so lucky to have them in my life and my children's.

18.  Sewing... my current favorite past time to release steam and get creative.

19.  Being a Stay-at-home-mom...I know it is not for everyone, but I can't imagine not being with my kiddos!

20.  Cooking for my family...I know it sounds really old-fashioned, but I get love to serve my family good meals, and home-made goodies.

21.  My Jogging stroller...I couldn't begin to guess how many miles that baby has!

22.  My exercise group...these two girls keep me in line and have become great friends.  I really look forward to this time now!

23.  Tremonton...Kenny and I will always remember the year and half we spent there as the golden years.  Whenever life get rough, we love to reminisce the time that is was just us!

24.  Herbal Teas...especially chamomile.  A cup of this after the kids are in bed completely relaxes me!

25.  Eating out...no dishes, no cooking, and trying new foods (this totally conflicts with #20, but I promise, it is possible to love both).

26.  Holidays...I tend to plan too much, but I love having a reason to celebrate...especially Halloween and Christmas.

27.  Birthdays...who doesn't love to have a day to feel special?

28.  A Clean House...I love the way it feels.  I work so hard to try and keep it that way.

29.  Days where Kenny, the boys, and I go out and have fun together.  We have so much fun, riding the 4-wheeler around the farm, helping Kenny do chores.

30.  A husband who tries hard to plan me a special day #30, even with the stresses of work and school.  Tanner who decorated the whole house by him self!  Jackson who wrapped about 10 different toys (of his) to give to me as gifts.

Fish

We tagged along with my sister-in-law's family, Kenny's Grandpa and Aunt for a little mountain fishing.

 We only caught 2 and things didn't go quite as planned, but the kids had a blast!

 Jack is such an adventurous child.

He was getting right into the river, climbing walls of rock, and having one adventure after another!

 Tanner also had a blast, but in his own exploring and learning way.

 The mountains were beautiful!

 The company was great...

...and, the kids were adorable!

 It was the morning of the day I celebrated 30.

 I think that the last 30 years have brought me more than I ever thought.

 It was a great way to start my next decade.

 The only thing missing was Kenny!

 We miss him all the time, but he is GREAT husband and father, and we are counting down the days until his schooling is over!

I just can't believe how much I love him and these two (and a half) crazy boys of ours!