I WAS TAGGED....

I am: a lucky wife and mother.
I want: a new home...preferably not in Utah.
I have: an awesome family.
I wish: that my kids will grow up strong and healthy, and that they will learn to follow Heavenly Father.
I hate: doing dishes...that is why that is PJ's job.
I miss: my aunt kris.
I fear: not being with my family.
I feel: ready for bed, but blessed to have a bed to sleep in at night.
I hear: a baby crying because she doesn't want to go to bed.
I smell: garlic bread that we had for dinner tonight.
I crave: a cherry slurpee.
I search: to be educated in decisions that impact my family.
I wonder: if my kids will grow up happy.
I regret: caring about what people thought of me.
I love: my family.
I care: about how my kids grow up.
I always: smile...can't help it when "P" or "A" look at me.
I am not: a patient person...but I am working on it...it sure is humbling to have children.
I believe: in karma.
I dance: when me and "P" hear Carrie Underwood's "last name." "P" loves to dance to this song.
I sing: in the car and when I listen to my IPOD.
I fight: for what I believe in...although I love to fight with my bro, because he thinks he is always right, but rarely is.
I write: in a journal sometimes...need to work on that.
I lose: when I fight with my husband....there is never a winner there.
I win: when I am lucky.
I never: have gone skydiving but want to.
I listen: to my heart.
I am scared: of losing my dad.
I need: for PJ to pick a major and stick with it...wishful thinking ;)!
I am happy about: being alive.
Now I tag Bethany

Ride That Pony

The ranch that we went to had a pony ride and a hay ride. We thought that the kids would love the pony ride, so we took them to that first. "P" loved it!!! He was way excited to get on the little pony. He was mad when we tried to get him off of it. There was another little pony tied up and eating at the fence, and he was happy to sit on it for just a couple of minutes. He was still upset when we had to go though. "A" on the other hand screamed when she got close to the pony. Dad thought that she might be ok once the pony started walking, but daddy doesn't always know best. She screamed even louder, so her pony ride lasted all of about 3 feet. We thought that she might do better with the hay ride, but she was sleeping by the time we could have made it to the hay ride and we just decided to go home.

More of the Petting Zoo

We made some new animal friends

We went to the Triple D Ranch for my mom's work party and they had a little petting zoo. The kids LOVED it!!! "A" and "P" were both really interested in the alpaca and the ducklings. They were pretty tame animals, but we think that "A" must have gotten into something sweet because the sheep started to follow her around everywhere, and before too long, all the animals were following her around a little bit too. There was hay on the ground and the kids were able to just pick it up and feed the animals right out of their hands. The petting zoo was so much fun for them. "P" didn't even get mad when the pony head butted him!

Can you say BUCK TEETH?

We found a this silly binky and had to get it. The kids though it was hilarious. I myself couldn't help but laugh as well...hope you get a chukle!

STILL BEING HELPFUL

This time he doesn't have a treat, but still is willing to help. It makes me proud that he is willing to help his sister...afterall that is his bike that she is on!

MOMMY'S LITTLE HELPER

"P" has been very helful lately. He helped bring in some groceries today...I don't know whether or not it was because of the treat in his hand or because he simplky wanted to help...my guess....the TREAT!

POTTY TRAINING WOES

P insisted on sitting on the big potty today. This is the result of that event!!!

ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF WHAT HAPPENS WHEN LITTLE BOYS DON'T TAKE NAPS....

"P" did not take a nap again today. He was too busy playing. I was doing laundry and when I came out of the laundry room it was way too queit. I went into the family room and this is what I saw.

CAN YOU DO THIS???

This little guy picked up this apple and ran. It was so funny. He put the whole thing in his mouth, so we wouldn't try to take it away.

"P", "A", and DAD...Oh and the TINMAN

Neither of the kids wanted to sit still for a pose with the TIN MAN...hence the mad face on "P"

RED BUTTE GARDENS

"P" and "A" loved the garden. It had water and ducks. They had so much fun playing around in the childrens garden. It was beautiful!!!

THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN LITTLE BOYS DON"T TAKE NAPS

"P" didn't take a nap today so he was extremly tired. He fell asleep while I was at the checkout! (these pics were taken with my cell phone, so they aren't the best quality)

"P" decided that he wanted to help his little sis. This is a rare occassion!

True Diva

Where is my juice? Make it snappy will ya?

"A" favorite pastime

"A" loves to cuddle with dad and grandpa. She always falls asleep when she is with them.