Ogden Dinosaur Park

All summer I have been telling the kids that we would go to the Dinosaur Park... well summer came and went and we still hadn't gone. It was Diego's B-day and that is what he wanted to do... so we tagged along. First of all its waaaayyy to far a way, but it was fun. There was hardly anyone there and the kids had a great time. It just makes me wonder if there really were dinosaurs forever ago?!?!

 

I can't pronounce the dinosaur names if my life depended on it... but Mylo made it easy for me. He called all of them "T-Rex". The park was being decorated for Halloween and at one point we went in to a cave and a plastic dinosaur fell over (no bid deal, nothing broke) the kids all screamed and thought it was for real since there was a fake bloody skeleton in the cave too... We all laughed when the craziness was over. GOOD TIMES!

The REAL Milli...

 

This is what I thought Milli was really going to look when she was born... oh well, I guess I picture will do.

Happy B-day Alex!

We had a b-day party for Alex a few weeks ago. I just love this little chubbster! He always has a smile on his face and is always happy. After blowing out the candle he was so excited to eat his cake that he put his arms up like saying "Finally! I get cake!"

 

As usual we had a great time and the cousins love playing together. However, Leah said "how come I am the ONLY girl?" Poor thing, she is the only girl cousin here in UT (except for Milli) and but she can totally hang with the boys.

HAPPY B-DAY ALEX!!! We love you.

Benefits of the internet....

I love getting ideas from the other sites and blogs. Especially the ones that can help me with my kids. I came across this cool "fort" and I just had to make it. Fortunately I had everything I needed to get the fun started. The kids played in this for DAYS! It was so much for to see them play together so nicely.


(Leah made a sign saying "Leah and Mylo's Club House" and as you can see they wanted crowns to play with as well)

I also love the internet because I have been able to reconnect with SO many people that I knew way before ever coming to the states. Its wonderful to rekindle friendships from so long ago, especially when you think you will never see them again. This has been the case with old friends from Venezuela and Ecuador... I love it!

I love getting new recipes that make my kids eat fun and "healthy" treats. Its fun to share new ideas with others. I love to bake easy meals and make easy treats so I have used the internet for these as well.

Could these kiddos be any cuter?

We will miss you TERRIBLY!

My sweet mother-in-law passed away last night. Karen wasn't just my mother-in-law, she was one of my best friends. Ever since I moved here to get married she and I have gone out to lunch on several occasions, we have gone on trips together, spent many many days together just hanging out. We loved to go to IKEA and indulge in some yummy swedish meatballs. We were big fans of the U Gymnastics, for 8 years I have gone with her, it was one of my favorite times in the year...I was always so pleased to have a mother in law that I could call my friend. Words can't begin to express my sadness today as I will miss her so much. She was a great grandma and our kids were lucky to have known her and her great example. She was a great mother to Dave and her seven other children. God bless us as we mourn her loss! Karen, we will miss you SO much... can't wait to see you again!...

For Our Daddy!!!

Dave we are all missing you and love you! Can't wait until you are home again.


Notice anything new with Milli?

Feeling Crafty

Keeping the kids quiet at church is not always easy, so when I saw these fun "art cases" on This Mama Makes Stuff, I thought it looked like an easy sewing project and a fun thing for the kids to have. I thought about the pattern for a few days. Off I went to JoAnn's (not my favorite fabric store) and found some fun fabric. I filled it with a coloring book and a workbook from the dollar store and some crayons I already had. Leah's crayons are really cool with double sided tips, they slide in very easily and she LOVED it! These are the finished product. I am SO please with the way they turned out and most of all how well it entertained the kids. They were quiet during a long conference meeting, hopefully it will continue to work. I plan of making these for my nieces and nephews for Christmas... I better get to work!

I MISS YOUUUUUU....!

I haven't had one of these tasty beverages in a looong time. Ever since having Milli I haven't had an ice cold Diet Coke with a squeeze of lime! I crave it ALL the time. This used to be a "treat" for me but it makes Milli feel so crappy that I can't have any bubbly at all. The other day as I was running errands I saw person after person with their bubbly in tow and all I wanted was ONE sip. Oh the things we have to sacrifice to make our kids (and in turn, us) happy. I just thought I would dedicate a post to one of my loves!!! (jajajaaa).

4 Months of JOY

Milli has been in our lives for 4 months now and it really has been a joy to watch her develop and grow. Leah and Mylo STILL want to hold her all the time and always want to give her kisses, hugs, bump and high fives. She is a joy to have around. She is super smiley and wants to tell you the longest story, and its a great story! I love to look at her blue eyes and I can tell that we have met in a previous life. We were meant to be here together and to learn and grow together. I love that she is so friendly already and I am sure with Leah and Milli we will have some GREAT shopping trips, girls nights and fun girls only trips. Milli still has crazy hair, and I am sure it will always be a battle. She looks precious with her bows on her head and I love it. My favorite part of the day is when she wakes up and has the biggest smiles for me! She is a JOY!

The latest stats: 12.8lbs, 24.75in., She is 75% in height and 25% in weight. I always say she is long and thin, lets just hope she stays that way. The doctor said that she is very social... not sure where she got that?!?!?

Back to Basics

I have been thinking about this since Friday night after reading this post. I feel like I have been at a stand still with my spiritual growth. I feel that even though I attend my church meetings, have FHE, say prayers, and have the desire to go to the temple (desire because I simply don't have enough time or someone I trust to watch my baby) I still am just not progressing. I know that if I want my body to get back in shape I must exercise, eat right and be dedicated to my goal. If I want to be good at singing then I must practice, if I want to be prepared to teach a lesson then I must study everything in that subject to be a good teacher. If I want to run a marathon then I must SLOWLY build up to that. If I want to grow spiritually I need to refocus and simply start from the basics; reading my scriptures daily, praying more fervently, being prepared to really learn and try to gain from my church meetings and perhaps I need to try to have the spirit in my life and home a little closer. Its really hard, for me, to get back to basics. They say it takes 21 days to form a habit but only ONE day to break it. How deep is my desire to grow spiritually? That is the real question. If I want it then there is no reason why I can't do it. I really think its wonderful that because others are willing to open their "lives, thoughts" to others (like me) through their blogs we can re-check ourselves. At least that is what it has done for me. Getting back to basics might be hard but my plan is to start everyday with the basics. I really feel that when I do that, then other goals I am working on will be easier to achieve. Ultimately, the Lord knows my desires, it is up to ME to do it... nobody can do it for me.

Start 'em Young

Disclaimer: Dave used the back of the razor and Mylo ASKED to do this... so of course whatever he wants we give him ;)



In case you can't hear what he says:

Me: Mylo what are you doing?

Mylo: Shaving.

Me: What?

Mylo: SHAAAVIIING!

Me: Why?

Mylo: Cause that's what boys do....

He is so cute this monkey, I just LOVE him to pieces.