Long Time No Talk!!

Well, it has been a while. What can I say? School got the best of me and took up all my time. It was a fast paced semester, but I managed to keep my all A's record!! :) So, this is just a quick summer time update - because of school we haven't done anything too majorly fun, but we will hopefully be going camping next weekend. So anyway here goes:

Mason got his tonsils and adenoids taken out a couple months ago. It was not a pleasant experience. Well, actually, everything went fine until he had to wake up from anesthesia, then it was all down hill. He cried and screamed and wouldn't eat the dang popsicle that the nurse was forcing him to eat before she would say he could go home. Finally the doc came in and he gave permission for us to leave. Mason slept the whole way home and had two popsicles when we got home, I knew he would do that, just couldn't convince the nurse. So it was a rough two weeks, but we are back to normal and he is back to his busy self.
What kid doesn't want to have a lemonade stand??? Charly recruited her brother and two neighbor friends and set up their little stand by the pool. They actually ended up making about three dollars. Too cute.
The boys (and often times, Charly, too) love to dump their toys out and make boat rides - this is the boys taking turns pushing the "boat." It's cute, it makes them happy, so therefore, it makes mom happy.
Then lastly we've gotten to spend a bit more time with my little cute nephew Bryton. He wasn't a happy camper when I would get up and walk away from him, but Porter kept trying to sit close to him and give him kisses, so I had to catch a pic.

ATTENTION WENDI BOHN!

Wendi - you keep leaving posts on my blog and I have been locked out of yours - I can not respond. You must invite me - my email address is mofam4@gmail.com. Thank you very much.

8 YEARS!!!

Today is our Anniversary, wow has time flown. We have definitely had our ups and downs, but how else do we learn and grow? We were sealed in the Manti Temple, it was a cold, rainy day, but that didn't stop us from enjoying it. The sun shone brightly up in Salt Lake for our reception, which was a grand adventure. I can definitely say that I still love my husband (that's good, right?) He is the shoulder I cry on, the friend I need and have by side always. I love you Dustin, I am thankful for the past eight years we have had together and can't wait to have more and more and more.

For Shannon

Yes, I know, my updating is taking forever, but I promise my dear, I promise, it's coming soon!! Love ya. MMMMWWWWAAAAA!!!

My girly girl

Oh my little princess is all grown up. Yesterday was Charly's sixth birthday. It was a late, late night so I didn't get to post on my girl, but wanted to take the time to do it today. My Charly girl is such a fun delight. She is doing so well in school and having such a blast. She is so smart and impresses me with all that she knows. She is funny, and loves to make her brothers laugh. She loves to write, draw, color and constantly has a piece of paper and pen (or pencil or whatever) in her hands. She loves to sing and dance. She is very creative and has all the attitude that comes along with girls - oh my - what the teenage years will bring. I love this girl, she is my little squirrel and I love snuggling with her and I love having her in my family! Charly you make me happy and proud to be your mom. You're still my little girl!Oh yes, Mason attacked her cake before we could get a good picture of it. She is having a B-day bash on Saturday. So will try to post pics after that.

My Masy Face

Well, it's Mason's turn, my little guy turned three today! He is getting SO big and I am extremely happy to say that he is TOTALLY potty trained. I love it. Once he decided to do it, he just did it, he NEVER wanted our help. He just started doing it on his own and hasn't stopped. I love this guy. I hate how fast they grow up, but he is so independent, it's kinda cute sometimes. Mason, my little crazy boy, I love you so much. I love that you are part of our family. You are so entertaining and love to make us laugh. You love to help mommy cook anything, anytime. You love to stir up the juice when I make it - you are the best helper in the kitchen. You are very busy and aren't too big on just sitting around and cuddling, but when you are in the mood you give the sweetest loves and kisses. You will come up, hug me, and say "mom, me huggin' you." I love you my little Mason boy, you are such a sweet boy and I'm so happy to have you in our family.
Took a few pictures today, but his "b-day party" is on Saturday, I made him a little cake for today - he HAS to have cake on his B-day! We also took him to McD's today for a happy meal, which he LOVES.

Dustin's Day

Yes, I'm a little behind. Dustin's birthday was two days ago (Feb. 2) - guess we just had such a fun day on his Birthday I didn't get time to post. And then I had to spend all day yesterday catching up on school work. Anyhow, as I mentioned his birthday was two days ago. The kids have been so excited over all the birthdays we have going on, and I'm already sick of making cakes (two more to go). :) We spent the whole day going to Sportsman's Warehouse, and other places that D wanted to go, but we still had a good time. I think D enjoyed his B-day, so to my Dustin I love you, I'm thankful for all that you do for us, another year down, many more to go! You're the best, and after these few years we've been together - you still make me laugh and I still feel excited to see you walk in the door, so there must be something about ya guy!! Love you.And my lover butt started labs for the Nursing Program, so he gets to wear these cute blue scrubs. I'm so proud of your hard work and effort Dustin - we're on our way!!!