Aunt Ruthe's WITCH!!

Ok, so my mom's sister Aunt Ruthe always dresses up as a witch for Halloween, but because they live over in Nibley, we (all my cousins and siblings that live in Brigham City) haven't ever seen her witch. So this year she made an early appearance to our Anvil Cabinet & Mill Office and here are some picture of her. Other than her really good costume she has a "witch's laugh" and "shriek" to go along with it. Ady was sure that the was the "real thing" and that she was going to fly away on her broom. If you look close, you will see that she even has her "pet rat" in her treat bucket, so if you aren't careful, he might bite your finger!!!!

Jaden's BLACK EYE

Jaden played on a Flag football team this fall and really liked it. He wanted to play tackle, but I talked him and Wade into waiting for a year or 2 or 3. However he collided with one of his own teammates and this is what he ended up with.

Adyson-Jr. Peach Queen Pageant

Next Ady was in the Jr. Peach Queen Pageant. This is a cute pageant that you are only in when you are 5 years old. I was actually in it when I was 5 as well. So it was a little trip down memory lane for me.

Catching UP!!!! - Ady dancing with Future Rockettes

Ok, so since I have been totally busy, my blog updating has gone right off my list. So, here is a quick update from our last couple of months. Ady danced with the future Rockettes, because we one of my Miamaids is a Rockette and this is their fundraiser. Ady had fun. They practice for a week and then perform during the Football game half-time.

ABC's "getting to know you"TAG ABC's of you. Each player then tags 3 people and posts their names, then go to their blogs and leaves them a comment, letting them know that they have been tagged and asking them to read your blog.
A- Attached or single: Attached! :)
B- Best Friend: Wade
C-Cake or Pie: Pie -Neither- Snicker's Ice Cream Pie from Maddox.
D-Day: Saturday
E- Essential Item: Make up
F- Favorite Color: Red
G-Gummi Bears or Worms: Bears
H-Home town: Brigham City
I- Indulgences: Nachos
J- January or July?: July!
K-Kids: 3 -Jaden-7 yrs, Adyson 5 yrs & Derek 2yrs.
L-Life is incomplete without: Family
M- Marriage Date: January 21st, 1998
N-Number of Siblings: 5 - (3) Brothers and (2) Sisters
O- Oranges or Apples: Oranges
P- Phobias or Fears: I hate the thought of losing someone I love.
Q- Quote: Remember who are and what you stand for, Keep your pants on and stay vertical. (OK, so this was a college quote and as we left on dates our roommates would recite it to us. It was pretty funny at the time.)
R- Reason To Smile: My Kids :)
S- Season: I love: Spring
T- Tag Three: Tanna, Heather and Kara
U- Unknown fact about me: I have never broken any bones.
V- Vegetarian or Oppressor of Animal: Meat
W- Worst Habit: Procrastination
X-Rays or Ultrasounds: Ultrasounds :) Ultrasounds-I loved to see my babies when I was pregnant.
Y-Your favorite food: Cafe Rio & Olive Garden (OK so can I have 2 favorites?)
Z: Zodiac Sign: Cancer :) Aries

Isn't it about time someone started awarding Gold Medals to mothers for what they achieve on a daily basis? After all, each and every day is an Olympic event for mom!Just participating in the following field events qualifies you in the Motherhood Olympics and a Gold Medal....or better yet, a chocolate covered Gold Medal!

Diaper Derby Dash → Chasing un-diapered toddler in order to diaper said toddler before he does his "business" on the carpet.

Early Morning Relay Rush → Waking, bathing, dressing, feeding, carpooling, & hugging five children before school bell rings each morning. Rushing back to school to drop off forgotten lunch and homework. Rushing to store to get room mother treats. Rushing home to attempt Diaper Derby Dash on toddler. Rushing back to school to be spectacular room mother. Rushing home to put toddler down for nap. Rushing to clean up kitchen and do three loads of laundry. Rushing back to store for forgotten items for dinner. Rushing to dentist for twice missed appointment. Rushing home to attempt and once again train for Diaper Derby Dash. All before 10 a.m.

Nerves of Steel Tantrumathon→ Remaining completely calm while toddler throws self on filthy floor and begins to wail at top of lungs while in crowded store with many onlookers throwing dirty looks your way.

100 yard Hurdle→ Hurdling high across the sandbox full of children to grab binky covered in sand before baby puts it in mouth.

50 Yard Sprint→ Sprinting to the curb in a split second while in high heels to grab toddler before runs into busy intersection.

Weight Lifting→ Hoisting ten bags of groceries, one sleeping toddler, an infant in car seat, diaper bag, car keys, purse, one half eaten Happy Meal, and dry cleaning without dropping ...while carrying it all into house in one trip.

Wrestling Freestyle→ Leave busy restaurant with squirming child in arms with relaxed but firm body hold.

Balance Beam Routine → Balancing check book, three nutritious meals a day (plus snacks), laundry, house cleaning, carpooling, piano lessons, dance lessons, trumpet lessons, football practice, karate practice, soccer practice, Cub Scouts, Brownies, grocery shopping, holiday traditions, homework, dentist appts., doctor appts., recitals, school concerts, menu planning, PTA meetings, vacations, science fair projects, and many other things too numerous to mention.

First Day of School

Ok, so if Ady would stop talking for 2 seconds, I could get a better picture!! Anyway, here is Jaden and Ady on their first day of school. Jaden is a big 2nd grader and ready for a great year. He is in a 2nd and 3rd grade split, so we will see what we think as the year goes by. He has a great teacher, so I am confident he will do fine. Adyson was a little nervous going, I wasn't sure if she was really going to go. However she had a great first day and when she came home and realized that Jaden got to stay all day AND eat lunch, she was sure that she was jipped!!! So, they did great and I can't believe they are growing up so fast. Derek was sad to leave Ady at school, because it was a new thing and he was used to Jaden staying and Ady always left with us last year, but he wasn't sure about her staying. Derek also has decided that he needs a "pack-pack" too. So, we have a backpack for him that he can put his things in and he feels so big!!!