Monster Jam 2011

Monster Jam 2011 I don't even have anything new to say. We had a great time. We went to the pit party and walked around to see all the trucks. The boys each got to buy something. $75.00 later everyone was happy. We took Greyson with us and he was so funny. He kept making truck noises. But he was such a beast. He would not stay in his stroller. He wanted to run around. So we stayed for a couple hours and went home to take naps. We also made some phone calls to find a babysitter for him. We did not know what we were thinking when we thought we were going to take him with us to the races. That would have been a nightmare. So we found someone and it all worked out better.

Carson's favorite truck is still El Torro Loco. He had the drivers sign his hat at the pit party. He was pretty excited about that.

Tanner's favorite is still Nitro Circus & Max D.

Nitro Circus did a back flip during his freestyle that was pretty awesome. Tanner can't stop talking about it.

Crew's favorite truck is Monster Mutt.

We had such a fun time. Crew kept asking questions about the race. I don't think that he could remember last year. He was so happy & excited when it finally started. He lasted till about 9:30 and he fell asleep on me.

We had great seats this year. I was just happy to be there. I love to be there with my boys. I love everything about it. Well I think you already knew that.

I can't wait for next year!!

Tanner's birthday party

We celebrated Tanner's birthday party on Saturday.

He invited a few friends and we went to Flip N Out.

They jumped for an hour then came home to eat lunch and open gifts.

They rushed though eating the cookie cake because they wanted to hurry and get outside to play basketball and ride bikes.

Tanner had a fun time and was happy that we finally celebrated his birthday.

After everyone went home Brian took him to Walmart. He had some money and gift cards that he HAD to use :)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TANNER!

KimDuke got married!!!

Friday was a busy day. Kim & Alex got married!!! It was a busy day filled with the sealing, pictures, ring ceremony, family dinner and reception.
I didn't even have my camera out most of the time. I only took a few pictures and that was ok with me cause I knew everyone else was taking lots.

Kim's dress was so pretty! And so was she!

Greyson in his new suit. He looked so cute!

Brian leaving his advice. He had a lot of advice to give. haha!

Kim dancing with the girls. My boys were so worn out that night and the next morning. They had so much fun and were actually dancing too.

Some of the kids taking a break and eating their ice cream.

This was such a fun day and a fun party. It couldn't have been any better.

So happy for Kim & Alex.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TANNER!!!

Tanner's birthday was Saturday.

3.12.2011



He saw his new bike in the living room when he woke up and couldn't wait to eat and get dressed. He was so excited to ride it.
He was gone all day at cub scout day camp.
Then Nana Jean picked him up and took him to panda express & then shopping to pick out a birthday gift.
He got home just in time for me to leave for the temple (for Kimberly) and
right when I was leaving he asked if we were going to eat ice cream when I got home.
I felt so bad! I told him I didn't get any ice cream & that we were going to sing to him at sunday dinner. WOW! Sometimes I can't believe myself. I felt so bad.
Well he was still awake when I got home so we were able to chat.
He told me all about his day camp and what he made & did. He said it was fun.
His teacher (Sis. Johnson) gave him his favorite candy bar too.
I asked him what his favorite thing was the whole day.
He said it was when Nana took him for a few hours.
I thought that was so sweet.
But then right before he went to bed he told me that it felt like something was missing.
I told him that his party will be next weekend and it will feel more like his birthday.

He is such a sweet boy.
What would I do without him? I am so lucky to have him. He keeps me on my toes and helps me be organized and on a schedule. Happy Birthday Tanner.

How do I know that it is almost Spring?

* Because it has been SO nice outside! And that is all these kids want to do is be outside. "Leave the garage open" is the first thing they say when we get home from school.

* Because I want to wear capris and flip flops.

* Because it is staying lighter later.


* Because we have already stopped the ice cream truck.

* Because we have been spending a lot of time outside! (oh I said that already.)

Funny stuff

* Tanner told me that when I went to dinner for my birthday I didn't look like a 35 year old. He said I looked 20 something. I said "really?!?" then he said "yeah it was cause that dress you were wearing." I told him thank you.....but it was a shirt.

* I went to Tanner's class today to take a birthday treat. You should have seen all the kids. They all kept asking if I was Tanner's mom. It was so cute. Not sure if Tanner was embarassed or not. This one kid asked me if I was his mom and then when I said yes.....he said "oh! I thought you were his sister." haha!

* Carson has been reading so well lately. He reads all the signs when we are driving. So now Crew's new thing is to ask what street we are on. The other day when we were driving he asked what street the sign said. I said "Lamb". He said "oh, like Mary had a little lamb?"

The day I turned 35

It was a sunday.

We went to church.

Had lots of phone calls/text/facebook messages!

Took a nap.

Talked on the phone.

No family dinner - we stayed home and BBQ.

Went for a walk.

Had a few visitors.

Blew out some candles & made a wish!

They sang happy birthday to me.

Then we ate cake and ice cream!

It was a really nice day.
I am so thankful for all my family & friends
who helped make it such a special day.
It wouldn't have been the same
without all the people I love!

The day before my birthday

I went and met up with Jen.

We went to the mall & did a little shopping.

Then went and got mani/pedis.

Came home and spent some time with the boys.

Later we all went to target.

I got a car charger for my new cell phone and a new lamp for the living room.

Then later that night I got to go out to dinner and a movie with some of my favorite people!

On Tuesday......
Wyatt and Claire came over to play.
I put Greyson down for a nap. I sat at the kitchen table to do my work.
I was at the table so I could hear the kids in the backyard.
The silding glass door was open and they were having a good time.
Crew came in and went into the bathroom. I didn't even look up.
But now I think he went in there to try and wash his hands.
When he went back outside he shut the door.
I told him to leave it open but he did not listen.
So a few minutes went by and I couldn't see them.
I went out the back door and yelled for them and they were on the side of the house.
I heard all this banging. (they threw the spraypaint cans down)
When I went around the corner this is what I saw.....

I was so mad!!!!
I think my neighbors heard me.
I told them that they were very bad and did they know what they just did?
Did they know what that is called?
I said more stuff too. I think they were scared.

So after I calmed down (Cause really it was my fault for leaving the paint out.) I let them come out of the room. I made them say sorry and tell me that they will never do that again.

I think Crew was feeling the guilt cause a couple days later he asked me, "Mom, am I still in BIG trouble?"