Thursday, March 27, 2008

Easter!!!!





I know that Easter is over but I have had a couple extra kids and an extra dog at my house this week so things have been busy. Aunt Kate and Uncle Cole got invited to go to Maui last minute and we get to watch their kids and since they watched 2 of our kids when we went we really couldnt say no now could we. but why would we want to say no. I love to get my Reesie fixes all day long rather than once in a while. Talk about a sweetie. I love the way little girls just come up and give you little hugs and kisses for no reason at all. I have to brib my boys (even Dylan) for a good kiss now and then. Even Dylan has a thing for Reese. She must smell really good or something because he loves, loves, loves to bit the poor girl. Back to Easter....Heather and Jobi were here for the week and left on Easter Day. Jobi came and helped the boys color eggs. They had a ton of fun. Keller really got into it this year. Every egg he got to dip went into the yellow. The boy loves the color yellow. On Easter morning the boys got up and waited on the stairs for mom to find the cameras. Check out Kellers morning hair do. You cant beat that bed head even though dad tries hard to. All in all it was a successful Easter morning. They (the boys) got super soakers for summertime and had to try them out later that day with their coats, hats, and gloves on. We had a fun day and ofcourse remembered the real reason for the holiday. Thanks for looking!

Monday, March 24, 2008

The Rodeo






On Friday we went to the rodeo. The boys were so excited to get into there cowboy clothes and watch the buckin bulls. Once we got there however all anyone wanted to do was go to the bathroom or find some junk food to eat. Up and down the stairs we went, several times. I swear Keller pees more than any kid I know!!! On the way down to Pocatello they fell asleep and of course they looked way to cute not to take a pictures. We stopped in Blackfoot to pick up Jaren (Dylan stayed home with a sitter and Keller will next time also) All my sisters were there and of course my mom. We all had a real fun time. Next pictures of Easter. Thanks for looking!

Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Back to work!!!





Its hard to believe that with as much snow around on the ground that its time to get to work. They (fertilizer guys) have called and said its time. Yipee!!! I love and hate this time of year. It is really nice to have Jaren busy again after a few months off. He tends to get a bit bored during the winter and it really wears on him. It is also nice to have some money in our checking account again. We hate it because we don't see him for a good 2-3 months. He is gone from 5-6 a.m. and home around 9-10 p.m. So sadly the boys are asleep when he leaves and asleep when he comes home. They really miss dad. We make several trips to the fields for spredder rides. Not just for the fun of a spredder ride but to see dad of course. Jaren does have a fun new toy to pass the time in the spredder. He (we) got a new camper this week. The boys thought it was Christmas morning again. We are planning the trips as we speak. It will be a fun summer. If the snow ever melts.

We meet a couple from Regina Canada on our cruise this January and today they stopped to see us on there to Phoenix, AZ. It was so fun to see them and introduce them to our boys. They brought us a pineapple in memory of Hawaii and a cool new kitchen tool for extracting the pineapple (less mess). It was fun to see them again.

Here are some pictures of the boys with there new toy and also some of Jaren and Sawyer by the newly painted truck that Jaren tipped over this summer. If you look closely on the step of the truck you can see Kellers toy truck that it was modeled after (for the color)

Well thanks for checking in on us and thanks to all of you who have left comments or sent sympathy cards. Thanks again!

Wednesday, March 5, 2008

Love ya Grandma!


I just wanted to pay a small tribute to my Grandma Hill. She passed away last night. Just 3 short weeks away from her 86th birthday and 66th wedding anniversary. I have been oh so spoiled to have her in my life for over 32 years. Not many people can say that. My grandpa is still with us and will be 90yrs this June. She had a stroke last May and just has not been the same lady. It truly is a blessing that she has gone to a better place. I am only sad for selfish reasons but happy for her that she is out of pain and with family members that she missed dearly. She has left my family and I with many great memories many of which make me giggle. I have never met a lady like my Grandma Hill. She always said that she was a bit like a gypsie because she love to wear alot of jewlery. (She loved her jewlery) There are several stories I could share but where to start. I just hope that my sisters will read this and share a story or two on the comments so I will always have them.
Thanks for all of your support, love and memories Grandma! You will be dearly missed! Love ya!

Monday, March 3, 2008

Happy 1st Birthday Dylan!




I can't belive that my baby is a year old already. It really is not fair how fast it goes. I find myself saying that way too often. I wish that I could freeze my kids where they are. I love the ages that they are right now. Sawyer is such a good boy and you could not ask for a better big brother. He is so good with both boys. Keller and him play good together. Of course they fight but they get over it pretty quick and are best friends again. He is the best little babysitter for Dylan. Such a great helper. Keller is such a strange boy. Oh my! But you just have to love him. Jaren took him snowboarding the other day and was teasing him of course. Keller kept telling him to stop and finally said "Knock it off old man" He is too quick. It really makes me wonder if he is mine. (Just kidding the poor kid is way too much like his mom) Keller takes picky eating to a whole new level. Yesterday I made him eat some noodles and he pucked with one bite! One bite! Oh I was so mad. I called my mom and asked her advice and she said "paybacks a bitch!" Thanks Mom! and sorry about all the dinner time stress I put you through. I think it is more stress full as the mom than it was being the child that refused to eat. Now to Dylan, what a sweet little devil and I do mean devil. He is really acting his age. Into everything. I finally had to put all the stoppers on the cupboards to try to keep him out. He was not happy with me. His birthday went well. Sawyer had a birthday party with his friend on Dylans day. But when you are one do you really care what is going on, I don't think so. We had a fun weekend. Everyone came home to celebrate (thanks girls for all coming) except Chad but Argentina is a little far away to come home for the weekend. Thanks to everyone for spoiling my boys. We really appreciate it.

Presidents weekend in Island Park




I am really slow with the whole blog thing. Its funny how busy everything can keep a girl. Thats okay, Id rather be busy than bored! We went up to Island Park for the long weekend with the Colvins (Mike, Valaree, Skylar,Jessica and baby Ryan) We went hot tubbing, snowmachining, snowshoeing, and of course we ate at "The Pines" This is Jarens favorite spot to eat. He loves their prime rib. I love there 7 layer chocolate cake. The resturant was so busy that Saturday night that they didnt even ask if we wanted dessert. I am still trying to get over it. Nobody messes with me and my meals especially dessert!! Here are some photos of that weekend. We had a really good time. We cant wait until next year!