Utah Trip.... Take 2

Here are the kids enjoying the time outside, the weather was so beautiful that weekend

Bosten getting ready to "bust someone"

rocks rocks and more rocks

best cousins forever

Aunt Lisa and most of her kids with Grandma Clark

enjoying the delicious grub Aunt Sheila made for us all!!

Uncle Matt and Aunt Lisa and their kids... This was the first time my kids have met them and there cute little family. We had a GREAT weekend and it was so fun to see everyone. We love being with family and making great little memories. Thanks Aunt Sheila for your incredible hospitality!!!

Utah Trip... Take 1....

Dan's sister that lives in Ohio was in Utah the end of March, so we took advantage of that and headed to Utah for the weekend to see her and her family, since it had been over 4 years since we saw them last. (pictures to come in take 2) So while we were there we contacted Daigen's birth mom and she came and spent Saturday afternoon with us. So we decide to take Daigen and Ajah (her daughter) to lunch. Here they are eating there Happy Meals while we chowed down on Subway... They were too die for when they were together, they just "ate" each other up!!!

Ajah was soooooo fond of Daigen, and cuddled right up to him!! :)

they were laughing and having such a great time. I am soooo glad I got it on camera

Daigen, Ajah and his birth mom Chelsea... they are triplets!!! With the most amazing big blue eyes!!!

Daigen giving Chelsea loves.....

When we were done there we went to Cold Stone and got some ice cream. Ajah was so friendly and loved Dan....

We were the only ones in the store and they started playing 'chase"

Chelsea came back to the house and we got to hang out all afternoon. We had a fantastic day with her exchanging recipes and chatting up a storm... The weather was perfect that day and the kids got to play outside. Bosten and Ajah are one month apart and they played really good together. Thanks Chel for making the trip over to see us... We love you both and are so thankful to have you in our lives!!! :)

So Far Behind!!!

I am sooooo far behind in my blogging, but here are a bunch of random photos from our Winter earlier this year....... We played with play dough one afternoon and made some green pepperoni pizza...

Daigen with his "makings"

The boys eating there snacks together, they are getting to be so much fun. They are finally having "moments" of enjoying to play together.

They got Madagascar for Christmas.... ummmmm..... I think they love it!! :)

Daigen being crazy..... wearing my boots

Dancing in his underwear..... one day he is going to "love" this picture :)

Bosten loves to try new things on.....

they love the camera..... saying cheese before I could even get the picture taken

they LOVE to be outside... can't wait for warmer weather

he wants to swing all the time, but when we put him in and push him he freaks out...... weird kid :)

this has become their new favorite chore..... but it has started to drive me crazy cause they are CONSTANTLY wanting to vacuum

Bosten especially.....

An "Artist" Among Us

I first must start off this post.... It is a DANG GOOD thing I was NOT home when this happened!!!! I got home from work Friday evening to find my beautiful home "invaded" with PERMANENT BLACK MARKER everywhere. When I first walked in and saw it all, I was instantly sick to my stomach. Seriously, how does something like this happen!!! Dan was working in his office while the boys were going "to town" in the living room, kitchen as well as themselves. I wanted to be soooo angry at him for allowing this, but I can't... he has to work too and unfortunately this just had to happen on "his" time. However, Daigen knows better and that is what makes me angry. Here are just a few of the places he marked up.... You can't see the window that good, but I had 4 windows attacked.... Thanks to rubbing alcohol I got it off the hardwood, window sills and windows.

One of MANY spots on my hardwood and window sills....

My wall in the entry way.... Nothing works at taking it off the walls... well rubbing alcohol works but it also takes the first layer of your paint with it.... so the verdict for all the walls is NEW PAINT!!! I just can't wait to spend my precious day off painting!!!

Living room wall.....

toy room wall... part 1

toy room part 2.....

even the toy box got attacked!!! As well as the back of our leather sectional. I knew this day would come sometime, but why not with crayon!!!

Working Woman

NEVER say NEVER!!!!! After 3 years of unemployment, well I take that back. Being a SAHM is HARD work, but 3 years ago I said "never again will I go to work!!!" I am currently 'eating' my words as I have entered into the working field again. I am currently working PT (30 hrs a week) at a Physical Therapy Clinic working as a Physical Therapy Tech. I work along side the Physical Therapist and assist them with their pateints at Rehab Authority in the Eagle clinic. I really LOVE what I do. It's just that I am on my feet ALL day long (10hrs) and my feet are burning by the time I head home for the evening. It's been a rough few months for us, but after sometime of Dan trying to pick his business up and finding another job we decided we needed more steady income coming in. So, it was a little easier for me to apply so I got the job and away I went.
The boys stay home with Dan so that has made going to work a little easier. I miss them like crazy, but at the same time it has been refreshing to get away and have "me" time. I feel soooo selfish saying that. We pray daily that Dan can find some work for him and we can get back up on our feet. I am grateful for this challenge and trial the Lord has placed upon us. It has been a growing experience for us both and I have learned to trust in my Savior and know that He is watching out for us. I have great respect for Dan as it has been a challenge for him to send me back to work. He has ALWAYS been a HARD worker and provider for us. I love him and know that things will change in due time when we have learned all we need to, to conquer this challenge together. May we never take for granted the things that we have. I am thankful for my sweet little boys and husband. And as long as I have them nothing else maters.
With this said, I am busy busy busy so I took the time this weekend and got caught up on my blogging, please enjoy the 3 new entrees below that I have blogged.

Out Cold

A couple of weeks ago the boys started getting sick.... this is usually a sign that I know a sickness is around the corner for Daigen. it was about 7pm he was upstairs watching Monsters Inc and we noticed it was mighty quite up there. So we headed upstairs and sure enough Dai was out cold!!

He wouldn't even budge....

Too cute!!! Love the double chin... poor kid he is going to HATE this when he gets older.

Daigen's 1/2 B-day at Pre-K

On Thursday they celebrated Daigen's 1/2 Birthday at Pre -K since he has a summer Bday. he wanted donuts so I went and got some donuts for him to share with his class. He was SOOO excited he blew out the candle before they were done singing to him....

So Miss Susan lit up his candle for round two....

here he is getting ready to blow out his candle

The birthday boy got the first bite!! Love this picture!!!

The beautiful "cheese" for me!!! :)

His special present from his teacher...

And the contents inside his bag....

I can not believe he is 3 1/2 already, it feels like yesterday that we got him. Oh.... how much excitement, energy, love, patience, laughter, kindness, did I mention patience :), tears, frustration, joy and thoughtfulness this little boy has given us. Daigen we love you so much and wouldn't change anything in the world to not have these special qualities in our home. You keep us on our feet and we love that about you. Thank you for bringing so much joy and love into our home. Love you always and forever... Mommy and Daddy :)