A change in plans April 29, 2009

Exactly one week after Joey’s vasectomy, we discovered that there will be a third.  I had been feeling quite tired and not myself and decided to rule out pregnancy by taking a test.  I was shocked to discover TWO lines when I was expecting to see only one.  I showed it to Joey and he just chalked it up to the cheap test from the dollar store.  Then, he went and watched the Jazz game.  I think he was in denile.  He continued to be in denile over the weekend, and he even “laughed” about it.  I was worried.   I took two additional tests just to “prove” it to him.  He has now accepted it and spilled the beans to his family.  He wouldn’t admit it, but I think he’s kind of excited.  Just regretful about the vasectomy thing.  I feel bad about that too.  I’m also sad that I just sold or gave away all of the baby items that I had….except for the crib.  Oh well.

To make room for our new addition, we are planning to sell our house and move to a bigger one.  We will miss the pool, but I’m on the look out for a garage and a walk in closet this time around.

a trip down the red carpet April 27, 2009

We held our third annual Viewmont Best Buddy Ball on Saturday.  It’s an event that all the kids really look forward to.  This year’s theme was “hollywood”…and you know how I like a good theme. 

We started with really cute invitations with a picture of the “hollywood” sign on it.  They were instructed to come dressed as their favorite movie star or character…..and boy did they!  They all looked so cute in their outfits.   

 

 

We decorated using a giant “hollywood” sign, lots of stars, balloons, and movie posters all around the room…all in red, black, white, and gold colors.  And, of course, we had a red carpet.  When the kids arrived, we had them make handprints on their stars for our own walk of fame.  Then, they enjoyed dancing, music, and food. 

 

 

For food, we served “movie” food:  popcorn, candy, hot dogs, and nachos.  I also made some rice crispy treats in the shape of stars. 

 

 

 

 

 

Near the end of the evening, a few students were awarded with their very own “Oscar”…also made of rice crispies.

It was a very successful “Ball” and I wish that I could take all the credit….but the officers of the club really did most of the labor.  I just gave them the ideas.

But…they were great ideas!

coach for a day April 27, 2009

Spring soccer got off to a shaky start because of all the icky weather we’ve been having, but Nate finally had his first game last week.  His official coach was out of town and asked Joey to fill in for him.  He did an excellent job with the boys and I was very proud of him.  All of the soccer moms were so jealous. 

It was amazing how much those few winter months made in the boys’ soccer skills.  They can actually pay attention to what’s going on and they didn’t try to pick the ball up as much.  Nate even scored a goal!  He is a very persistent player.

Cinda-Tessa April 21, 2009

Tessa has really taken a liking to scrubbing the floor ever since Nathan “got to” scrub the floor after pee-ing on it.  (yes, he really did)

She asks to scrub the floor nearly everyday.  I hope that she’s this excited to scrub the floor when she gets old enough to do a good job!

getting fixed April 21, 2009

Joey was “fixed” on Friday and has been wearing a really sexy jock strap and sitting on ice all weekend. 

I was having a “moment”  with the children when I agreed to this operation several months ago and have had many second thoughts about it.  Joey has never wavered, however,and has remained consistent in knowing that he only wants two children.  He agreed to three ONLY if we had two of the same sex…just to try to get another flavor.  But, since we were blessed with one of each, I guess we are calling it “good”. 

So….unless there is some sort of “miracle”, it looks like we will not be having any more children.  I’m o.k. with it (I think) but it still makes me feel old and sad to think that we are done.  I guess I can always have kids with my next husband.

my sweet new ride April 21, 2009

We picked up our sweet new ride last Thursday.  It’s a 2006 Honda Odyssey with leather seats, DVD player, navigation system and a back-up camera!  I LOVE it!!  The kids are hypnotized by the movies and they don’t fight anymore!  It’s gonna be so nice for our drive to DisneyLand in June and then to Kentucky in August. 

We bought it at a place called “Totally Awesome Cars” in Clearfield….they are are not affiliated with SuperDell.  It was a very “casual” place with absolutely no pressure whatsoever.  They have very awesome prices, but the service is not so hot.  The owner, Josh, will not return my phone calls since we bought it.  I need to get the wheel lock key from him so we can get the new tires.  It is also lacking the owner’s manual.  I hope the good deal will be worth it in the end.

It’s Britney B*tch! April 20, 2009

Oops, I did it again!  Okay, I’ve never done this before, but I had to use that line.

Unbelievable as it may be, I attended the Britney Spears concert last week.   Before you start judging me…I did NOT pay for it!  Hayley got free tickets and aksed me if I wanted to go with her.  Much like my inability to look away from a car crash, I just couldn’t say no.  So, I got all “hootchied” up (as best I could) and went to the show.  When we got there, I discovered that everyone was a lot more “hootchie” than me.  I tried to take a picture of one of these girls, but it didn’t turn out.  There were MANY girls in “school girl” outfits.  I was also surprised at how many YOUNG children were at this concert. 

 As for the show, I’ll just say it was quite a “spectacle”.   Our seats were on the VERY tippy top near the ceiling, so this is the best shot of the Brit I got.  We also got to see the Pussy Cat Dolls.  They looked a lot like strippers to me.  I fell asleep a few times, but Hayley and a few of her friends from work REALLY liked the show. 

 

 

 

 

I think that her friends may have been a bit tipsy?

After the show, I found an empty popcorn box with Britney’s name on it.  I thought it would make a lovely photo.  Hayley kept it ….for her scrap book, I guess?

love affair April 14, 2009

I would just like to announce that I am in love.  In love with a mini-van.  It all started last night when I sold my car (after only 2 days, by the way…thanks KSL.com!). 

Having the car gone, and after Nate’s birthday dinner, we decided to do some test drives to decide between Toyota Sienna and Honda Odyssey.  The Odyssey won.  I had the opportunity to drive THE coolest car ever and I am now in love.  In love with it’s leather seats that warm your bum, it’s DVD entertainment center, it’s power everything, it’s back-up camera that appears as if from nowhere, all of it’s luxurious features and most of all the smell!!!  Too bad that it’s too darn expensive for us to buy! I seriously dreamt of this van all night long.   Unfortunately, we (Joey) were not in love with the price of this beauty and we can’t get it. 

It sure would be nice to buy one brand new, but I guess that I’ll have to settle for used luxury.  “sigh”

Nater Potater April 14, 2009

Well, it’s been five whole years since little Nater came into my world.  It was a terrifying experience becoming a new mom and in such a violent (c-section) way.  But, I survived and have been blessed by this little boy. 

As of late, Nater has really given me a run for my money.  You might say that he gets a big kick out of “shocking” people by doing strange things. For example, he recently peed on the living room floor in front of his cousin and he “mooned” some of my friends.    I admit that he “might” have gotten this from me.  The shocking part, not the pee-ing….I don’t do that. 

In addition to his shannanigans, Nater LOVES his action figures and video games; he is a true boy.  He’s a huge goof ball, always making faces for the camera and loves to perform little songs for people.  He is a meat eater and his favorite food is ribs.  Nate is also very creative and loves to draw and do “homework” as he calls it.  He is such a little smarty pants too, always wanting to know about stuff and shocking me with his five-year-old wisdom. 

Happy Birthday Naters!!

Easter Festivities April 13, 2009

In the five years that we’ve had children, Joey and I have never really agreed on what Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny are really “responsible” for.  We both have completely different ideas on the subject because of the different households from whence we came.  The Easter Bunny, for example, has never hid any eggs for me.  He simply came and put stuff in my basket and left. We went to grandma’s house for the easter egg hunt.  For Joey however, the bunny took their eggs and hid them throughout the house.  Regardless of how you do it, the Easter Bunny is creepy if you ask me. 

Giving in to Joey’s idea, we decorated the eggs on Saturday night and left them for the Easter Bunny to hide.  The kids really liked dying the eggs.  We shall see if they are equally excited to eat the eggs.  Sunday morning, Nater woke up early and very excited to see what the Easter Bunny had brought him.  He was surprised to find lots of candy, an outfit, and stuffed animal.  They were both delighted with the ritual and when they’re happy, I’m happy. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At church, I taught the lesson to the 4-5 year old primary kids.  I explained Jesus’ death and Resurrection, etc.  Then, I asked them to each tell the group a part of the Easter story.  Each of them told me that Jesus hid the Easter eggs.  I knew Joey wasn’t right.