Life and Times of the Smiths

Kansas city

2012-01-08T10:40:00.001-08:00

Well we had a super fun quick weekend. We got to go to Kansas city and independence Missouri. So we got to see Rianne and Paige it was so fun. Paige is doing awesome I am so proud of her. Rianne was super sweet and kind as always thought of fun things to do with the boys did build a dinosaur at the dinosaur restraint. All in all they were spoiled rotten. They had a blast and here are all the pictures to prove it.

Leaves and Bubbles

2011-11-18T16:04:00.001-08:00

poor guys lips keep chapping.

I love all mys boys BIG blue eyes.

I love this hat, it's SO CUTE on him.

The boys had a great time playing in the leaves and blowing bubbles. Seth just loves his brothers. He gets so excited when they get home it is so cute. They also played with the trains when they came back in. Seth and Benz play with the trains like everyday. They love them. Well I hope you all had a great fall day as well. I know in UT "it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas". I love snow and wish it would come our way. Well here's wishing you a Happy upcoming Thanksgiving!

Happy Halloween!

2011-11-08T05:05:00.000-08:00

We Had a great Halloween, the boys just love getting all dressed up. We just did our normal visit to family and friends. But they always make out like bandits. I hope you all had a great day too.

Tennis anyone??

2011-08-20T14:40:00.000-07:00

I just thought these were cute pictures and thought I would share with the fam. We took the boys to play before our trip to Montana. It was super hot but fun. Enjoy the pictures.

Back to School!!

2011-08-18T20:12:00.000-07:00

First day of school! I can't believe it is already here, and that I only have one boy home. It was cute how excited they all were. Derek was a great big brother showing Benz where to go. They all said they had a great day and they loved their teachers. Heck I love their teachers they are all great. Two we know because Tyson or Derek had them before. They are super duper teachers I am thrilled with who they got.

Benz had a little bit of a mix up at lunch. He grabbed the wrong lunch bag. Aunt Petra was working at the school so she went over the tell him to hurry and eat. And looked at his lunch and it was a bag of cookies a half full water bottle and chips just thrown in. And she was like this doesn't look like a lunch your mom would make you. So she looked around the table and said that one looks like one she would make and sure enough it was. But by then that sandwich was already gone. But if it was the kid's whose lunch Benz got. I can't say I begrudge him the sandwich poor kid. I guess at lest there were cookies in it. But all the boys had fun and were happy to see me and tell me about their day.

Seth and I miss the boys and were glad to have them all back home. I love my boys!!

The picture of Seth is kind of sad and cute at the same time. Sad because he basically cried himself to sleep. And cute because... well look at him. He's a cute boy.

He was wanting to go in the basement with me, but I was cleaning up a flood mess and didn't want him playing in it. It was so gross and smelly. I am glad it is done and taken care of and wont have to worry about it happening again.

Montana!!

2011-07-30T11:09:00.001-07:00

Cute cabin in Glacier.

Allen's cabin on Flathead lake.

Jared and boys on paddle boat on Flathead lake.(Seth was set in for picture we didn't paddle him around with out life jacket. Just so you know Allen)

I finally got to head to my home town on Bigfork after 8 years. Can you believe it, 8 years?? I can't, but that is how long it has been. I had a reunion but I didn't make it. I didn't have Internet to find out the address. But all is good. We had a blast with family and friends. Saw some old friends from Canada. Actually Tyson was my prom date senior year. (yeah we imported our dates.) They were a blast to hang out with. We were all good friends, nothing more. So if your getting any ideas about my son being named Tyson too... it is just a great name. Jared was giving me a hard time about that one. lol But we had so much fun. But I wanted to tell Allen thanks again for letting us stay. It is such an awesome place. We loved it and so did the boys. Dad and Bryan it was fun just hanging out and chit chatting. Glacier was fun even though we had some car sick boys. The views were worth it. And thanks for taking them to that play place it was the high light of the trip for them.

All in all I am grateful I got to have some of my childhood there in Bigfork. It is beautiful and has changed a lot since I was there last. It's funny how in your head things stay the same. When in reality life goes on. I do wish I could have made it to the reunion. But maybe next time. I was surprised I didn't run into anyone one from school.

Ash's Visit

2011-06-28T14:39:00.000-07:00

Ashlee came and visited for about 2 weeks. It was a lot of fun. I am so glad she got to come. Max and Benz had a blast too. We love you guys come visit again.

Megan Gets Her Masters

2011-06-28T14:21:00.000-07:00

We all went to see Megan graduate with her masters. We are all so proud of her and are so excited her and Norm moved to our town. We love you guys.

Baptism

2011-05-07T20:49:00.001-07:00

I looked Bugged which I was because Jared kept goosing me every chance he got.

Same thing is happening here. He is such a butt head sometimes.

I can't Believe I have a 8 year old already. I feel so old. What makes me feel the most old is when babies you baby sat are married and having kids. It's crazy!

Anyway Tyson was really nervous for some reason. But he did good. Derek gave the opening prayer and Megan and Rhonda did the talks. Everyone was great. While Tyson and Jared got dressed the primary (which is pretty much the Smiths, Alleys, and the Thackers) sang songs. It was cute and very good.

Tyson I want you to know how proud of you I am. You are such a sweet and tender hearted guy. Always thinking of others and I love that about you. You are such a big helper too. Thanks for being such a good example to your brothers. We all love you so dang much.

Happy Birthday To Emily

2011-05-07T20:40:00.000-07:00

I hope Emily had a good birthday. She didn't want cake not even cheese cake (crazy I know). But we always make this chex mix when we have our movie nights together. So that is what she wanted... so I worked me magic and made it into a cake of sorts. It was yummy but harder to break up.

I just want Em to know that I love her guts and she is such a sweet and BEAUTIFUL girl. I am so lucky to be in the Smith family. We all love you!

Brithday and Easter

2011-04-30T19:52:00.001-07:00

WE had a great day today. Tyson had a wonderful day. I think he really had a great time. I am so proud of him. I love him so much.

The boys had a great Easter. We had a great egg hunt and an Easter dinner. It was fun having Megan and Norm down with the rest of the family.

Want one

2011-04-27T13:46:00.000-07:00

How cute is this green house. It just screams me. I just thought I would share. I just love it.

Christmas season

2010-12-25T14:10:00.001-08:00

Uncle Adam

Jared and his sisters Megan and Emily.

Seth and Petra

Boys in their Christmas Pj's

His Monster face.

Christmas eve

The day of snow we had.

The boys (half of them anyway) at the Christmas parade. Tyson was sick and Seth didn't need to be out in the cold. But they had fun with grandma and Petra.

The kiddos have had a wonderful Christmas. Christmas day pictures are yet to come. But they all got lots of presents from Santa. They are the best boys in the world. I love them sooo much. Not to mention the best husband in the world. I am just a super lucky girl. We love you all and wish you a very merry Christmas.

Thanksgiving

2010-12-25T13:50:00.000-08:00

I know I am super late on Thanksgiving, but we had a blast with all the family. The boys love having the cousins here. They all get along so well. It was a ton of fun.

Merry Christmas

2010-12-17T14:51:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas everyone. WE wish you all the best for this holiday season and for the new year. We are all doing great business as usual. Just with more sweets and lots of baking. Well we want you all to know we love ya and are always thinking about you.

Playground that inspires envy!

2010-11-09T14:46:00.000-08:00

This is our AMAZING playground that uncle David made for the boys. Can you ask for a more wonderful great uncle?? I think NOT. The boys don't want to stop playing they love it. We are one spoiled family.

Happy Halloween!

2010-11-09T14:34:00.000-08:00

Thacker Family (OR Affectionately known as the Thachers)

Alley Family

Smith Family

Jared makes me laugh every time I see this. You know you have a good one, when he will dress up like a drac 'a' lantern for is 3 year old son. Bennett loved it. He kept saying "dad your so haaandssume." It was so cute. They all had a great time. We had a church party with a trunker treat and a bobbing for apples and a doughnut eating contest on a string. They loved it all. And we had a lot of fun too.

OUr Spooky Night!

2010-11-09T14:18:00.000-08:00

We had such a fun time. I hope we do this every year. We went to Petra and David's. And had a cook out and made hot dogs and s'mores. Then we went a a hay ride through the pasture. It was so much fun the boys and girls LOVED it. Thanks again Petra and David!!

It's another birthday!

2010-11-09T14:13:00.000-08:00

Uncle Davids Birthday. The boys made him a card. They had fun sitting on his lap and playing his DS. They want to do that every time they come to their house.

BOOMERS!!

2010-11-09T14:06:00.000-08:00

Homecoming parade. The kids had a lot of fun. They had fun but it was really hot.

You've had another birthday.

2010-11-09T13:58:00.000-08:00

I know these are old, but I haven't had time to post them. So here you go..

This is my birthday with the boys. It was great. The night before I had a girls night with my friends. And they made a cake and pizza. And we watched Gilmore girls. It was a lot of fun. Thanks again.

Utah TRIP!!!!!!!!!!!! So FUN!!

2010-08-12T08:23:00.000-07:00

Jace with Sethers
Benz playing in the sand.

3 Handsome boys.

My little sud muffin.

Me and my bro Bryan.

Mom and Thomas.

Chloe and Brynn.

Jared and Seth.

Mom, Ashlee, Paige, Me.

Swimming at the homestead.

So fun and so warm. It's a hot spring. And it is like a dome over the whole thing.

The entrance to the hot spring.

Paige and me.

Girls day out!!

Luck and Derek shared a Birthday.

Handsome boy!

Best Ice cream when you are little. Play dough is what it is called.

My handsome bro Bryan. Doing the Zoolander.

Allie, Chloe, Brynn, Tyson, Derek, Bennett.

Well we had a great trip. It is always great to see the fam. IT was so much fun riding down or across I should say with the Thackers. They made the trip so fun. I loved Emmalee's mom too. The nicest lady you will ever meet. And her brother and future wife were awesome too. The ride down was great. We did a lot of fun things it was all just awesome. Bear lake was a blast even Jared liked it. And he was freezing most of the time. Because he didn't believe me when I said it gets cold so he didn't pack even a jacket. The trip was super fun and made even more fun when Jared was with us. You just miss your hubby so much when they aren't around. You don't sleep good and you envy everyone who has there hubby by there side. What can I say I love that man! All in all we had a great time, but it was nice to get back home to our own beds.

The Smith Fantabulastical Fourthaganza!!

2010-07-05T07:06:00.000-07:00

Doughnut Look Like Fun!!!

Seeing h9w I couldn't be at the annual Clawson family fantabulastical fourthaganza. We had to make our own. Though all the Clawson Clan was sourly missed. (love you all) Our 3rd was a few races. 1st was the just run to the line as fast as you can. Bennett took 2nd in his age group. So did Derek. Tyson got the green ribbon for being in the race. I think he was barley 5th place but no ribbon for that.(only fourth, but he had a huge group) Then they had sack races which Benz and Derek didn't want to do. (Derek was going to but he went with the wrong group and was embarrassed so he didn't want to after that) Tyson got another green ribbon. Then it was the three legged race. Toby and Tyson got 2nd. Derek and Eil got 1st. And they were SO excited but they were the only ones in that race. Because it started to pour down rain. But it was super cute how excited they were. Then they quickly tried to do the turtle races Tyson's turtle got 2nd and Derek's wouldn't move. Derek was annoyed about that. Then socking wet we went to the car and home to change. And then headed to grandma's. Jared took all the boys so we could go shopping. It was fun. ( I had Seth with me..make it a little easier on the guy) Then later that night Jared watched the boys again while all the girls went to Eclipse movie. It was a lot of fun. Then when I got home Jared took Tyson and Derek to the fireworks. Benz was asleep. They had fun but ended up having to watch in the car they were so close the ash was falling down on them. While we were at the movies Jared took them to game stop, and while in there Benz had to go to the bathroom. So he had to load them all back up and run over to walmart. And while he was helping Benz go to the bathroom Benz said "I love you dad.....don't be grumpy." Jared thought that was the cutest thing. And told him he wouldn't be grumpy.

2010-06-28T08:40:00.000-07:00

Well I had this post up before but somebody deleted it. So I will just say we went to the water park last week had a lot of fun. But then some lady pinched Emma.(on purpose said to stay away from her kids) Like Emma would do anything mean to little kids. So it sucked all the fun out of the last half hour we had so we left. Tyson's school play was super cute. He did a great job. That's all for now. We went hiking when my friend emails me the pics I will put them up.

2010-05-06T19:04:00.000-07:00

Tyson is 7 years old. I can't believe it. I think he had a great birthday. As you can tell by the pictures. He had all his friends over. I am so glad to have Tyson in our family.

And as an added bonus my brother and sister surprised me with a visit. Ash and I just made a bunch of bows with my friends Brook and Emmale. (So happy Emmale moved here. You are a BlAST to be around.) ( Love you too Brooke Thanks for letting us use all your stuff.)

Ash thanks for visiting I LOVED having you here. I can't wait to see you this July.

Grandma and Grandpa Jensen thanks for the card and money Tyson was super excited. To grandma Smith thanks for the outfit he looks so handsome. To all Tysons friends thank you he wasn't to paly them all with you. To Petra and David Thank you for the new play place that will soon be in our backyard. You guys are the BEST!!! WE love you all!!

Easter

2010-04-06T12:23:00.000-07:00

Easter weekend was a lot of fun. Megan and Norm came down Wednesday night. So we got to spend a few days with them. Friday we all went to Clash of the Titans. Saturday we colored eggs and went to Jared's basketball game. Then Sunday was Easter. The boys hunted for eggs and then they threw them at a tree. (weird tradition but fun for the boys..and dad) Then we ate and the boys had a sword fight with the new swords the Easter bunny brought. (Norm and Megan) We also had our conference fix too. So all in all we had a great Easter weekend.

OH how cute!

2010-03-10T13:24:00.000-08:00

Here are some more pictures of Seth. The boys just love him. The first thing they do when they get home form school is run to see Seth. It is so cute. They are such good little helpers. As long as it isn't picking up their toys that seems to be their only problem. ;) I love all my little boys!

Here is Smith boy number 4 Seth Smith

2010-03-05T11:47:00.001-08:00

I love their little squished upset face.

Smith Boys

Brande new baby Seth

I am not really as fat as this pic makes me. I am lying totally flat. You can tell I am not feeling so well.

Well I am sorry it has taken me so long to get this posted. Things didn't go quit as planed. They messed up on my epidural so I was leaking spinal fluid for a few days. They even let me go home with the huge headache and pucking to the car. But I called the doc and was like "this is NOT NORMAL". I never have headaches and I couldn't even sit up with out having one. So he finally made a call and sent me back to the hospital to have a blood patch. Which is basically another epidural only instead of shooting medicine in your back they draw blood form your arm and then shoot that in to your back. But a few days of laying flat and drinking lots of pop. I am finally myself. A little flabby but myself. Seth is a super good baby and he has the cutest dimples when he smiles or is getting upset. We all love him to death.

Thanksgiving!!

2009-12-31T08:50:00.000-08:00

We had a great Thanksgiving uncle Robert and Susan, Courtney and Kyle and Sophie all came to visits. It was a lot of fun. You are never not laughing when uncle Robert is around. We just loved having them all here. And getting to see little Sophie. Tyson was so proud of the Turkey he made. He is such a sweet boy.

late posts

2009-12-31T08:38:00.000-08:00

The boys had a great Halloween. They looked so cute in there costumes and I think I loved Bennett's the best. He just looked so cute. They made out like bandits on the candy side of things. They liked doing pumpkins even though they all thought digging out the "guts" was so gross. We made pumpkin seeds which were still as gross as I remember. No wonder mom did it only once.

The Wedding of the year!

2009-12-15T10:57:00.000-08:00

My cusin Jessica and her hubby.
My grandma made this.(awesome huh not even the biggest or fanciest) Jess's wedding cake or house I should say. Super cute idea.

Veiw from my grandmas. Not seen by my eyes this year. But a well know veiw none the less.

My lovely mom and brother and sister.

I really miss my family when I get to see updated pics or we chat. But I really wish I could have been at my little cousins wedding.(who isn't so little anymore) Jess I am so happy for you and know that you are super happy too.(your all smiles) I am so proud of you too for marrying in the temple and how special I know that day will always be for you. I love ya!!

I know it won't be long before Jace, Paige, Bryan and Emily. Will be getting married too. It is crazy to think about. I know I am getting older but this just makes you feel old. When the kids you baby sat are getting married and having kids. That is when it hits you. You are getting old you just didn't know it till you look back on old photos and realize you looked really young there. When a few years ago that photo wasn't so different from what you saw in the mirror.

Anyway I just want my family to know I love them and miss them. Grandma you are an amazing women. I can't get over the gingerbread house. and I am sure you were "tickled to death" at how it turned out. I love you!

Fun Fall Break!

2009-10-17T09:39:00.000-07:00

I had a great birthday and the boys were so sweet. We are having a great weekend too. Aunt Megan and uncle Norm came down. We got to see a little of uncle Adam on his way through to TX. We went to where the wild things are. I wouldn't recommend it. Tyson was silently balling through part of it. To the point he couldn't even talk and tell me what was wrong. But when he finally could tell me he said "it was because everyone was being so mean to each other in the movie." He is the sweetest tender hearted kid. I just love him to death. I mean how cute is that.

Notice Derek has his shirt off in both pictures. Typical Derek as soon as he gets home from school his backpack comes off, coat, shows me his folder and then his shirt comes off. He is so funny I don't know why he likes to run around with his shirt off. What can I say I love my boys so much. And My hubby too. :)

Family pictures

2009-10-06T07:43:00.000-07:00

Here are a few pictures my uncle took of us when we were in Ut last. As if you couldn't tell I am the fat one in the family. But I get a little break because I am pregnant in the pic..but only a little one.

Don't get me wrong..I am excited!

2009-10-06T06:42:00.000-07:00

Just so you all know I am very excited to have another boy. Though I have to admit I totally thought it was a girl too. I don't want this baby boy to think I wasn't excited about having him, because I am VERY excited and happy.

But yesterday I was cleaning out my closet and for those that know me know that I make hair bows for little girls. So over a period of time I have kept some of my favorite hair bows, and had them hagging in my closet hopping to use them one day. Well I didn't see the point of having them in there any more. I needed the room to hang my necklaces. So I was packing them up. And as I was packing them I kept sniffing, because I still have a little bit of a cold. And Jared kept asking if I was ok and I said yeah. He asked me three times and on the third time for whatever reason I just started balling like a baby. I was all " I don't think I will ever get to use these bows." It was so out of now where that it blow me away. That I was balling over this silly thing. When I am so excited to have a boy. ( I know what to do with boys) I was being totally irrational. I have only been like that one other time. It was when I was pregnant with my 3rd and I was making a breakfast casserole so yummy. It has ham, Swiss cheese, eggs, cream and Parmesan cheese. (Lisa knows what I am talking about.) Anyway I have made this before for Jared. So I thought there would be no problem when I asked him to go to the store and buy me some Swiss cheese. But when he comes back he has the processed Kraft Swiss cheese singles. SO not what I wanted. I just started balling and saying it isn't going to taste right and it was so stupid. I later apologized to Jared because it was way nice of him to even go back to town after he just got home from work to even get the cheese. But sometime being pregnant makes you cry over the stupidest things.

It's a BOY!!

2009-09-30T09:29:00.000-07:00

I know it is crazy that I am having yet another boy. We all thought it might be a girl. But boys are great and I know it will be a lot of fun having another boy.

Here are some of the names the boys came up with:
Tyson - Sam and Dan
Derek - Jr (Indiana Jones), bud (wolverine and the x men), Bob (don't know where he got that one)
Bennett - is yet to give any.

some more pics from UT trip

2009-09-12T07:50:00.000-07:00

The boys ALWAYS have so much fun with their cousins. They all get along really really well. They never want to leave when the time is up. The pics are just some fun things they got to do and Rhonda bought them all BYU shirts which were a hit. We had a blast and can't wait to see them and the new baby this Christmas.

2009-08-26T11:13:00.000-07:00

Win took some fun pics of all of us. We had a lot of fun with them and a yummy dinner. Isn't my grandma beautiful? Plus she is the sweetest person in the world.

Derek is 5!! Happy Birthday!!

2009-08-02T16:17:00.000-07:00

Today was Derek's birthday!!! He is 5 I can't believe it. He had a great birthday, he got transformers and a transformer t shirt and a star wars movie. He also got an ice cream cake. It was really good. Saturday we went to the new water park that President Bush dedicated. It was a lot of fun and the boys loved it. Plus they had some friends to join in on the fun. Happy Birthday Derek we love you so much!!!

Cousins and 4th of July fun

2009-08-02T15:45:00.001-07:00

These are a few things the boys did with their cousins when they visited. They all had so much fun together. They played outside, caught frogs, played at Petra's school with the scooter things, played with play dough, swimming lots and lots of swimming, they went to a few movies. They just played and played and played they all just love to play with each other. The 4th was fun too, and President Bush even came to our small town. Lynsie and I saw him and his wife driving back to the air port. I always thought they had tinted windows but you could see them. It was pretty cool! The fireworks were great too, and we had a ton of glow sticks and bracelets. I was so glad they were able to come and stay as long as they did. I love spending time with them and with Lynsie. We love you guys!!

Bennetts hair is so cute!

2009-08-02T15:31:00.000-07:00

He was really good...there were moments I thought he might cry, but he made it through. He doesn't look like a baby anymore.

T-ball and Big tree

2009-08-02T15:19:00.001-07:00

Tyson played T-ball again this year. He had so much fun and his coach was so great. Last year I think he didn't have as much fun, the coach wasn't as good. They kind of made fun of the kids that didn't really know how to play. Well hello it is some of these kids first time to play so give them a brake. They didn't even really take the time to teach them anything. This years coach was amazing, she showed them how to do it and made them feel good even if they missed or didn't do it right. At the end of the season she got them all trophies. Tyson LOVED it and was so proud. (because a few weeks ago the boys found all Jared's trophies from growing up and they thought he was so amazing because of all the trophies he had.) So it really meant the world to Tyson to have is own trophy.

The other pictures are of this huge tree that fell across Rhonda's road.

Camping

2009-08-02T15:02:00.000-07:00

In May we went camping in the pasture by the pond. This was our first family camp out. Oklahoma is really to hot to camp too much. Oklahoma is so different from MT, UT, ID it is hot and humid and it stays hot and humid all day and NIGHT. I am used to hot in the day and cool in the night, but not here. But May it was perfect, we all had a lot of fun. Rhonda, Petra and David didn't camp out but we all ate marshmallow and just had fun talking and watching the fire. There is just something amazing about a fire. Needless to say the boys had a blast as you can see in the pictures.

Happy Birthdays to....

2009-06-11T13:37:00.000-07:00

I just wanted to wish three amazing women and one amazing man a happy birthday. And to let you know that I love you and have been thinking about you.

To grandma I just wanted to say you are one of the sweetest people I know. I have never NEVER heard you utter on bad thing about anyone. You took care of Grammy and are always there for others. You are such a good example to all of us. I just love you so much and are so glad to be your granddaughter. And I love you too Win! Happy Birthday!!

Megan you are a sweetheart. I love visiting you and getting to hang out with you. I love ya to death. Hope you had a wonderful birthday.

And Happy Birthday to Rianne and Robert Today!! We love you both and hope you have a great day. Hope to visit with you both this summer.

Robert we want to wish you a happy birthday. We love being around you, your one guy that you can't stop laughing when your around. I love that about you. Not to mention you just on nice guy always going above and beyond when we visit. I love ya, and you too aunt Susan.

Rianne you are such a wonderful person always putting others before yourself. You are just so much fun to be around and just chat with. We can't wait to see you this summer. Love you so much. Have a great birthday.

Garden of my dreams

2009-06-01T18:29:00.000-07:00

I just love Zinnas they are just so pretty.

I have planted a garden this year. I am excited and really hope things go according to plan. It isn't the prettiest garden. But I know what I want it to look like next year. I want it to be like my aunt and uncle (James and Lisa) their garden is so pretty and perfect. I hope to be able to have the same next year.

You don't realize how much work a garden really is until you are digging it. Not so fun. But hopefully it will all be worth it.

P.S.

My camera is not working do to my son Bennett. But I will try to put photos on when at my in laws form ones she has taken.

The snow we had!

2009-05-21T11:05:00.000-07:00

These are the pics of the snow we used to have. We had a blast sledding and what not.

My favorite is Jared in the "robber mask".

Em's Prom

2009-05-12T07:15:00.000-07:00

Here are some pictures of Emily at prom. Doesn't she look gorgeous. This girl is so amazing and so much fun. I just love her to death. It is going to be lonely when she is gone to BYU. But I am so excited for her.

2009-05-07T08:25:00.000-07:00

Jared's basketball games. The boys loved watching him play. It was cute to hear them cheer for their dad.

In the pictures the boys are in their pj's. Some other kids were making fun of them for being in their pj's. Though my boys had no idea they were being made fun of. I decided that they are going to wear clothes to the games for now on. I don't want them to have their feelings hurt over something so dumb as wearing their pj's. But the basketball games are over for this year so I guess I don't really have to worry about it. Tyson has his first T-ball practise today. So that will be fun.

Birthday Boy!

2009-05-04T14:35:00.000-07:00

Tyson is now 6 years old. It is crazy!!! He is getting so big. For his birthday we made a treasure chest cake. He was so excited. He got some great presents and got to go to a children's museum for his birthday over the weekend. It had a pirate expedition there. Which is why we went. We also saw the wolverine movie. So they had a great time. We got to spend some time with aunt Megan and uncle Norm. We had fun. There was also a surprise birthday party for Emily Sunday night. She had no idea so it was a lot of fun.

Houston Trip!

2009-04-13T10:09:00.000-07:00

We had lots of fun on our spring break, though it was a few weeks ago. I have been forgetting to post them and download them. We had a lot of fun just hanging out and chit chatting with everyone. We went down to Galveston and had fun at the cold beach but that didn't stop the boys as you can see. Well we love all the Carpenter clan thanks for having us ALL down.

Brothers & Sisters!

2009-03-02T10:31:00.000-08:00

Here is some pictures of us at the airport. When Jace got home from his mission. Enjoy!

Grandma

2009-02-25T12:43:00.000-08:00

This is my grandma isn't she pretty. I just lover her to death. I spent a lot and I mean a lot of time at my grandmas. She always had fun stuff and not so fun stuff to do. The fun things were watching old movies, making and painting rock people, coloring, showing us some special things and telling us stories about her or us or ancestors, eating chocolates and other homemade goodies, watching her whip out an amazing cake for someone birthday, picnics on the noel or just a walk, blankets she sewed for us. Needless to say my grandma is amazing. I have truly been blessed to be her granddaughter. Oh and the not so fun things where picking up pine cones and pulling weeds in her amazing backyard. But we did get a penny a pine cone and weed. So then we would walk through the pasture to my great grandmas and stop and say hi and see if she needed anything at the store. Then we would walk to the store and get ice cream with the money we made. And some carmel that my great grandma made. I love my childhood. And I love you grandma. You are one women I hope to be like someday. The other people in the picture are left my sister Paige and grandma Clawson and Jessica my cusin.

2009-02-25T10:49:00.001-08:00

Things You Didn't Know About Me Till Now

1.What color is your tooth brush? White and green. It's electric and I would brush my teeth all day if I could. I love it!
2. What were you doing 45 minutes ago? Talking to my sister in law. Love ya lyns!
3. What is your favorite candy bar? baby ruth or twix, but my mood for candy is always changing.
4. What is the last thing you said aloud? No we can't play rockband. Because it is broken. (which it is it makes me so mad. We just got it and the xbox can't read the dic. It can read all our other game just not the one I really want to play.)
6. What is the best ice cream flavor? Chocolate ice cream with carmel swerls and chocolate covored peacans. It is called bear claw. Sadly the last time I had it I was living in Montana. I can find it hear. I you have it get it it's sooo goood. it has a bear on the box. Sorry i can't tell you more.
7. What is the last thing you had to drink? water. I love water, pop always make my eyes water and leaves me thristier.
8. What are you wearing right now? skinny jeans (such sadly don't look so skinny) a white shirt and a maroon sweater.
9. What was the last thing you ate? Fried rice and apple strudle which I made. Yummy!
10. Have you bought any new clothing items this week? No I wish!
11. When was the last time you ran? Last week sometime
12. Do you take vitamins daily? no, I should though.
14. Do you go to church every Sunday? yes, and for some reason I am always one of those Mormons who is actually on time. Jared hates to be late for anything.
15. Do you like Chinese food over pizza? If the pizza if Rosas or Papa murphies I am there. Rosas is a pizza place in my home town Bigfork Montana. If you ever go there stop and have a bite.
17. Do you drink soda with a straw? don't drink it that much. But I guess a straw would be in it if I did. Or it would be in a bottle..I love rootbeer in the glass bottles seems to taste better ?
18. What are you doing tomorrow? Just laundry probably if I don't procrasinte. Which I probably wont.
19. Look to your left, what do you see? A wall.
23. What color is your favorite pair of shoes? silver
24. Do you use chap stick? yes, Berts bees is my favorite. Some kinds make my lips plump up and I don't like it. I think I am allergic.
25. Whats your favorite thing to do in your free time? read, watch old movies or chick flicks sometimes action if it is one I really like, or bake. Wich angain is probably why the skinny jeans aren't skinny.
26. Last guy you talked on the phone with?Jared
27. Any fun vacation plans soon? going to Dallas in June to see Justin's family
28.Can you say the alphabet backwards? no, don't care to if I a going to be honest.
29. Do any of your friends have children? Yep, and it so funny to think only years ago we were in Highschool and College being total nerds and pondering our future with husbands and kids. My friend Kriti and I used to play our own verion of the life game and we would play it ever time I spent the night. I think I still have some of the papers we had from that game. ha! Plus Lindsy and Ashlee and I would talk about it sometimes too. When you were little you just thought I am going to marry a handsome man and have kids and it was going to be like in the movies "happly ever after". It seemed so far away then, almost laughable. How the time flies by.
30. Do you use the word Hello daily? Yes I suppose I do.
31. How did you get your worst scar? never had any until having kids, and my battle wounds are my horrendous stretch marks. Not only on my belly but on the back of my cafes. I don't know anyone else that that has happened to.
32What is your favorite smell? fresh out of the bath baby's and peonies they both smell so good.
33. What is the last DVD you watched? The Philadafia story.
34. What is your favorite number? 7 and I am sure there are a ton of people who would say the same thing. I don't know why I like it? I don't gambel or anything.
35. Do you toast your pop tarts? yes, my favorites are blueberry and brown sugar and cookie dough which sounds just gross enought to be deliouse.
36. Have you ever waited tables? no, but Dairy Queen was kind of fun. I worked with some friends. I loved the smore galor. But they don't make it anymore.
37. Where did you have your first kiss? I think it was on a school bus..I think it was the time I said "eeww". Fist real kiss I guess.
38 What should you be doing? cleaning or at lest making the boy clean up their toys. Before we go to the park.
39. Do you enjoy wasting time blogging? sadly yes
40. I tag anyone else who is bored, enjoys tags, or likes wasting time blogging:)

Tyson's First Kind Of Sleepover.

2009-02-24T11:00:00.000-08:00

The truth is Tyson and everyone else sleep but Toby (Tyson's Friend) Who Jared ended up taking home at 2:30 in the morning. But he said he wasn't scared or anything but he just couldn't sleep. When Jared got back Tyson woke up and was like "where is Toby?" So we told him he wanted to go home so dad took him. And Tyson was all "thats not fair" and started to cry. I felt bad but I didn't want Toby to be all tromatised from staying the night at our house when it wasn't fun for him. But they had fun before bed, they played games on the wii and watched cartoons. They had a lot of fun. I think Toby was just nervous being at someone else house at night. He hasn't spent the night anywhere, where Tyson spends the nights at his grandma quite a bit. The LOVE to spend the night at grandmas. Derek and Tyson beg her every weekend it seems "Please grandma, please grandma" Eventually she gives in if she doesn't have anything going on in the morning the next day. The softy! ;)

Done deal.

2009-02-19T13:08:00.000-08:00

Aren't they all just so cute?
Well I decided that I should take the last post off. Don't think Mr.x would like it to much. Being shut down and all. But I guess it could have been worse I could have kissed him and the said "EEWWW" which I actually did do some someone else.( you know that story don't you Kristi) ;) But anyway sometimes you just get into remembering mode and it is hard to shut it off. I had a lot of great times. All and all I think I have a pretty great life up to this point. I don't really have any regrets..well maybe one. But it wasn't a boy or anything like that just hurting someones feelings which I don't like doing at all. Well anyway yesterday I helped out with new beginnings in young women's. I had to give a talk. I always feel pretty good about my talk when preparing it. But then I get so nervous giving it I hardly look up. Anyway we had a chocolate fountain which I have one and if I could I would have you all over right now...well the people I know anyway. But we are all so far away. maybe someday. But here are some pictures from yesterday. And for Kristi my sherly temple hair which finally calmed down by the end of the day. It was good I did it so early in the day. Or I would have looked like a total dork.

Catering

2009-02-16T13:01:00.000-08:00

Well these are some pictures from my last catering job. It was a lot of fun. I love all the girls I work with they are all just a blast to be around. My boss is amazing she is just so fun and spunky. I am so glad my friend Brooke got me in to this job it is a lot of fun. I have been doing it for a few years now. It is great. Hard work but it still is a lot of fun.

Family

2009-01-17T08:46:00.000-08:00

Family is there anything more important? I think not. And this week is the week for family...my family I am SO excited I don't get to see them very much maybe 2 times a year. Luckily we have Jared's amazing family close by. What would we do with out family. Someone to get advise and comfort. What can I say I just love my family SO SO much my WHOLE family grandparents, cousins, aunts, uncles. Not to mentions the in laws. I have been truly blessed with a great family. A good mom and dad. Whom I love. I can't relate with the people who hate their parents. My mom is my best friend. I also have great brother and sisters who I talk to quit a bit( - Paige who never has time for me;) ) And a great bounce this week is that my brother Jace will be home from his mission in Australia. I am so so SO excited to see him. Well that is my blog on family. The people who will always support you or at lest tell you when you are being stupid. Love you guys! All of You!! In laws, cusins, grandparents, brothers, sisters, uncles, aunts, moms and dads. And my Hubby and Boys who I love so so so SO much.

2008-12-17T08:15:00.000-08:00

So I know some people don't get a long with there in laws....but I am NOT one of them I couldn't ask for better ones. They broke the mold after they made them. I just wanted to give a shout out to Lynsie. I just have so much fun with her when she visites. Your AWESOME LYNSIE. PLus Megan and Emily are TONS of fun too. We always do fun things when we are together. I love you guys!!

Merry Christmas

2008-12-17T08:01:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas to all!!!

Well this Christmas will be a hard one for us. We have had two deaths in our families. Jared's dad and my grandpa. Both were sick for awhile. So at lest they aren't in anymore pain. But we will miss them.

The boys are excited about Christmas though. They are sing christmas songs none stop. So cute though, I love it. Well Merry Christmas everyone. We love you.

so sorry!

2008-12-10T12:13:00.000-08:00

Well I have disappered for awhile. My computer isn't working a the moment but I am planing to get some pictuers on here soon. so bare with me. November hasn't been such a great month for us. Jared's dad passed away. But we are all doing good. We know families are together forever so we know we will see him again.
We are looking forward to Christmas. It is like your a kid again. But it is looking forward to your children opening their presents. So it will be a lot of fun. Well Merry Christmas to all and will up date you later.

Lots of stuff!

2008-09-02T10:15:00.000-07:00

Well We have had a lot of things going on. School started, a school party, and an Ou game. So we have been going going and going. But we have been loving it. The boys love school. I have loved getting a chance to go running again. Bennett has loved riding while I run. Jared has been working. But got time off to take Tyson to a Ou game. And is taking Derek next time. So we have some more fun to look forward to.

Tyson and Derek's first day of school.

Balloon sword fighting.

Bennett loving the train ride.

Brotherly love!

Tyson and Jared getting ready to leave for Tyson's first OU game.

Utah!

2008-08-15T14:49:00.000-07:00

Camping at Bear lake. Tons of fun!

My little sisters!

Bennett eating cookies.

At the park by my sisters.

All the kids in the car on the way down. LoOONNG Haul!
Well we went to utah for a few weeks. We had a ton of fun. I just wanted to tell Ash and Dave thank you so much for letting us stay there. We love you guys!

You've had a Birthday!!

2008-07-21T10:48:00.000-07:00

We had a lot of fun. We made good chicken wraped in bacon. Played guess the tv show game. It was a lot of fun. Derek loved his presents. Thanks everyone!

licking the frosting off the candles.

Derek's early Birthday.

Bowling!!

Nathan, Tessa, Jared, Megan

I was Tagged

2008-07-21T06:47:00.000-07:00

Sorry it has taken me so long to even know I was tagged. Things have been crazy here. We are getting ready to visit family on tuesday.

Anyway I didn't even know I was taged until Jared called this morning to tell me that he might get to go up in his bosses airplane with him. Which is cool and scary at the same time, becasue what kind of plane do you here about crashing. All the privite planes. But he was super excited so I am excited for him. Then he told me he was looking at Justin and Stacy's blog and that I had been taged for something. So I got my lazy butt out of bed to see what he was talking about and well here we are.

Here is what it is all about:
You have to take pictures of your toilet, sink, laundry room, fridge, closet, favorite shoes, favorite room, and your kids. And you can not cheat, just get up and begin taking pictures. It was so hard not to want to cheat. Plus my list is backwards.

The kids and Emily. We had a movie night so she spent the night. So the kids are all over her. They love their Aunt!

I love my bed room. Though I think I want a change in it. But I love the way it is set up. I don't spend much time in it, but i like it a lot.

These are my second fav. My fav seems to be missing in action. Which means Benntte took off with them and know I am on the hunt to find them.

It isn't nomally this messy,(though I amd sure jared is reading this and saying "yeah right") but for some reason Jared like to throw my clothes on top of the hangers instead of hanging them up. Which I hate, what I hate even more is when he does hang them up he will hang them up inside out. I don't know why but it just bugs the crap out of me.

Also what usually happens when I open the frige. Bennett is alway right there to climb in it. Everytime it is like some sixth sense. "mom is about to open the
What usually happens is the dryer is full of balls, Bennett loves to play with all the balls in the basement. Which I have a pic of that will be posted later.

It was clean but all the cleaning things are still out.

Thank goodness the lid is closed, I am cleaning that today.

I am tagging:
Ashlee V
Lynsie Smith
Lindsy Sullenger
Amy Bunker
kristi D
Michelle
Christy Gaskin (if you can)
Tosha
Amy
Debbie

Have fun girls!! Love ya!

Memeries

2008-07-21T06:33:00.000-07:00

A friend of mine had this on her blog and it was fun to see all her friends and families memories. So I decided to put it on mine.

1. As a comment on my blog, leave a memory that you and I had together. It doesn't matter if you knew me a little or a lot, anything you remember!

2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. It's actually pretty funny to see the responses. If you leave a memory about me, I'll assume you're playing the game and I'll come to your blog and leave one about you. If you don't want to play on your blog, or if you don't have a blog, I'll leave my memory of you in my comments. If you want to leave a memory about Jared, that's fine too!

funny things kids say!

2008-07-17T07:58:00.000-07:00

While leaving a friends house. Tyson was whining because he didn't want to go, and Bennett was crying because he was tired. Then Derek says shaking his head " My brothers are such babies." I was laughing all the way home.
We went to a birthday swim party and one of the members in our branch was asking Derek if his dad had big muscles and he said "He has a big belly". They just say it as they see it. But dad's belly is shrinking so it wont be big soon, plus it isn't super big now. We love you dad!!
When Mark (grandpa smith) got his first leg cut off. Derek told him "that he needed to get a new doctre because he cut your leg off". Derek is just so matter of fact about things sometimes.
One day on the way to church Derek was humming Indiana jones theme song. Jared said are you singing Derek and He said "No my nose is". Becasue he was humming.
Most of the funny stuff Derek as said. Tyson is more of a Dancer and funny tricks. They are all great boys and are making us laugh all the time.

2008-07-16T09:25:00.000-07:00

For a friends birthday we went bowling. The boys had a blast. Even Bennett rolled the ball down. It was a lot of fun.

4th of JULY!

2008-07-16T08:38:00.000-07:00

We had a blast on the 4th. We went swimming, cooked out, went to a movie, watched fireworks. All in all it was a great night spent with family.

Working on!

2008-07-08T11:04:00.000-07:00

This is what I am making right now. This one was actually done by my friend Brooke. She is sewing like crazy and taking me along with her. It has been a lot of fun. But for now the fun is on hold, because Bennett has been so sick with ear aches. He has been throwing up non stop on Sunday. I mean all day and all night. I was worried he was going to get dehydrated, because he couldn't keep anything down for very long. He is doing really good to day. He hasn't thrown up so that is a total plus. He is actually wanting to play and things. You feel so bad for them when they are sick. If I could I would totally take their place. So that is what we are up to now. Jared is back at the old grind stone.

Sewwiinngg!

2008-06-24T19:05:00.000-07:00

Well lately I have been trying my hand a sewing. I think I did pretty good. Though I think I will get better with time. My friend Brooke and I have been sewing girl clothes...and though I don't have a girl she does. SO I am just holding out that I will someday get a girl and if not...lets hope my sister Ashlee does. Because lets face it girl clothes are a lot more fun then boys. Though I still get a thrill at seeing my boys in the handsome clothes I have picked out. I have also been working on hair bows for friends and myself sadly enough, just can't stop holding out hope that I will actually get to use them. So if I don't I want to have these dang cute bows I have made. Plus I made a bow to match the shirt I made.

Also would like to try to make something like this. I just think it is the cutest thing I have ever seen.

Want to make..and soon.

Brooke made this for her little girl's Birthday which is July 4Th. She has a little 4th of July crown and everything. It is going to be so cute!

This is the shirt and bow(with a little help from Brooke)I made.

Fun in the SUN at the Park

2008-06-10T18:15:00.001-07:00

And I got in on the swinging action. But not for to long, it makes me sick weird I know....and No I'm not pregnant Ashlee. :)

hmm..guess who else loves swinging. He also loves to suck on his bottom lip.

Derek and his blue eyes. He loves to swing.

Tyson on the swings. With is beautiful blue eyes, like his dads.

Here is what Oklahoma looks like for those who my not know. This was taken at Rianne's look out...or what I lovingly call Rianne's look out. As you can see it just keeps going. You can see so far. Woodward is more hilly then the rest of Oklahoma.

Work & Play in the Yard

2008-06-10T17:59:00.000-07:00

Me and my boys!

Bennett always in action. He loves being outside.

Derek riding his bike. He has gotten really good. Where as Tyson doesn't even want to try.

Tyson eating grapes.

This is the boys on the porch.

Well we just had a day of playing in the yard. Derek has been wearing a fleece jacket and a black cowboy hat and holding a purple broken necklace, that is his whip. Because he is "Freddie and the Jones" which is interpreted into Indiana Jones. He rides his bike and hums or sings the theme song.

Dad took them to Khufu panda. They loved it but now it is a constant brawl at our house. They keep fighting and fighting. They have had some time staring at the corner. But for the most part they have been great boys, and loving summer.

Not our normal Sunday.

2008-06-01T13:17:00.000-07:00

Well today we didn't have church. I got a call about 6:00am telling me that we weren't having Church, because a pipe broke and flooded the church. Sadly they just put new carpet in a few weeks ago. Someone must not be doing what they should. jk lol.

So Jared had to work anyway. But the boys and I are cleaning what we didn't get done yesterday and are watching some wholesome movies such as star wars.;) I put some pictures of how the boys were watching the movie, and Bennett playing peek a boo in the curtains. Plus my lovely self and Bennett.

Swimming!!!!

2008-05-31T08:28:00.000-07:00

The boys and I along with some friends went swimming yesterday at boiling springs. It was a lot of fun. Derek is fearless, jumping of the diving board and going down the slides. Tyson loved the slides and went of the diving board once. Bennett of the other hand thought the water was to cold so he sulked the whole time. Derek and Tyson's friends Toby and Elie and Addlee all had fun swimming.

Las Vegas

2008-05-31T08:02:00.001-07:00

Eating our romantic dessert.

Where we had our romantic dinner.

Where we stayed.

Shark Reef! I wish the boys were there they would have loved it.

This is us at the Hover dam. We saw all the dam things at the dam.

This is us in St. George visiting my family. There are no pictures of my family becasue they were packing for their move to Ogden.

All in all it was a great trip. We had fun and got to have some alone time. But we sure did miss our boys. I was baby and kid envious the whole trip. I could wait to get back home to our handsome boys.

A Funny Thing!

2008-05-14T20:16:00.000-07:00

Well as some of you may now Jared is a "Neat Freak". (and those who have roomed with him know this all to well)
So the house was a little mess because I had been baby sitting. (all in all there were six kids...things are bound to get a little messy) So Jared was giving me a hard time about the house. So I was like "whatever Jared I have been cleaning all day" and proceeded to name off things I had done. Like the laundry, bathrooms, dishes. Then Derek chimes in "she cleaned my bum". See there you go dad I have all my bases covered. See I get is all clean!! :)

I love my Life!!

2008-05-14T19:40:00.000-07:00

Can I just say that I love my life. I am not saying it doesn't have it's challenges. (like fetching a whole roll of toilet paper out of the toilet) But it is a great life. I have a great husband who works hard and still has time to play with the boys and change a Diaper or two. I have three amazing boys. Who all make you laugh all day. What can I say...Life is good.

2008-05-07T12:10:00.000-07:00

I am going to try my hand at making some of these. I think they are super cute and out be way cute as a hair bow or on a shirt or hat. I just loved them. SO wish me luck, because I have no idea what I am doing. :)

Heres Dreaming of you.

2008-05-07T12:05:00.000-07:00

I really hope to get to Europe someday. I think it would be amazing. Not to mention the food and chocolate. I have always wanted to go since I was little. Probably because my grandparents have gone a few times. Plus my mom went to Sweden to visit a family we know there. And I have been dying to go. Here's hopeing it will happen soon.

2008-05-05T08:04:00.000-07:00

Well I now have a 5 yr old. I can't believe it. Time goes by so fast. We had a transformers birthday. We watched the movie and had a cake and some transformer masks. They had a lot of fun I think. He got a lot of great presents too. So thanks everyone. He loves everything!

I can't believe this fall both Tyson and Derek will be in school. It is crazy to think about. Well I hope you all have a great summer it starts in a few weeks. We plan on being at the pool the whole time. :)

2008-04-20T18:54:00.000-07:00

Emily taking tickets for Miss Woodward

This is me and my mother in-law Rhonda at Miss Woodward. It was pretty entertaining and interesting. It is more of a pageant then Jr Miss. But it is fun to have a girls night out.

2008-04-20T18:50:00.000-07:00

Just a bow I made and sent to a friend. The picture isn't as great as it looked on my camera. But I hope you like it Ashley!

A Day at the ZOO!!

2008-04-20T18:42:00.001-07:00

We had a great time at the zoo. The boys loved all the animals. But they were pretty worn out and ready to go home when it was time to go. When the boys are asking you if they can sit down or take a nap. You know it's time to go. But it was a blast and we saw things we hadn't seen before. We got there super early so it wouldn't be to crowded and not to hot. So it was great we really had a great time.

2008-03-18T10:52:00.000-07:00

We had a picture day! Bennett wasn't to happy, but it was fun to take some of the boys and with the boys. We had a fun time.

If you didn't know

2008-03-18T10:41:00.002-07:00

For those who didn't know I make little girl hair bows. This is just one for example. My friend showed me how to do them. I am still in the perfecting my bows. But I think they are coming along pretty good. I have made a bunch for my little sisters and friends and other family members. I hope you guys have liked them. I have sold a bunch too. Well just thought I would put this out there so you all would know. :) Love you guys!!

If you didn't know

2008-03-18T10:41:00.001-07:00

The New Swim Suit!!

2008-03-18T10:39:00.001-07:00

This is the suit I am wonting to get. Just wanted to see what you all thought of it.

Material things.

2008-03-08T06:26:00.000-08:00

Jared bought a new TV. It has given us so much more room. We really have enjoyed it. The other night we watched a movie with the boys. The magic toy store one.(can't remember the name) But we all had to lay on blankets on the floor under the TV. It was fun. I love my boys.

Rub a dub dub!

2008-03-08T06:20:00.000-08:00

Well I was getting the tub ready for a relaxing soak. But Bennett thought I was forgetting a few things. So he was so kind to add them for me.

He added Derek's shirt, a baseball bat, a toy ball and bits of tolet papper. :)

Snoww...I suppose

2008-02-21T13:07:00.001-08:00

Well we had a little snow, so we thought we would go sleding. But it wasn't as much fun as we thought. Becasue we didn't have enough snow. But the boys looked cute all bundled up.

Snoww...I suppose

2008-02-21T13:07:00.000-08:00

Tip for you!

2008-01-30T15:06:00.000-08:00

If you are anything like me and you like to cook, then you probably have tons of recipes just lying around or stuffed in a drawer. Here is what I came up with to solve that problem. I bought a binder one with a sleeve on the front you can slip paper into. Then I picked a cute paper to use as the cover. Then you just buy some plastic cover sheets and slip all your recipes in. I am all the time getting recipes from friends and family and food network. So this worked out great for me. So I thought I would share it with all of you.

Helpful Hints:

1. Buy a binder wit the plastic sheet so you are able to slid in your paper. I think the white goes best. (well with the paper I chose)

2. buy the plastic cover sheets from Costco. It will save you a lot of money. You can buy 200 for $10. At Walmart you can buy 20 for $5. You do the math!

3. You can go to a scrapbook store to pick your paper. Or you can get old wallpaper. The paint store give there old wallpaper books away. Sometimes they have really cute ones. Or you can use cute wrapping paper. Whatever you want.

2008-01-30T13:24:00.000-08:00

Me and the Brithday Boy.

2008-01-30T13:05:00.000-08:00

Well we had 2 birthday in one week. Jared turned 30. And our youngest son turned 1. This cake was for Jared. It was chocolate cake with raspberry jam and Chocolate mousse and Marshmallow frosting. It doesn't look that great but it tasted that way. I am still new on the cake decorating side. For Bennett we did a bonnie butter cake with cream cheese frosting. It was interesting and fun to try my hand a decorating. We had fun on both days and enjoyed large amounts of cake.

More you might not knows!

2008-01-21T11:43:00.001-08:00

I was in a commercial with Dale Murphy the baseball player. It was some kind for a cruise or something.

Anyway I was thinking about that the other day. Probably because my friend Zac told me he was in a movie. Man I can't remember what it is called...but I will let you all know. I sure you will all want to see him get blown up in the end. :) Just giving you a hard time Zac..how many people do I know that have been in a movie...hmmm 2. That is all for today my friends I am sure you are all dieing for my next post.

2008-01-19T19:08:00.000-08:00

Cute but very tired boys. This was Christmas Eve. Waiting for Santa takes it's toll.

Body Envy! ;)

2008-01-19T19:04:00.000-08:00

Okay who doesn't want to look like a man...heck she doesn't even have man boobs let alone girl boobs. Oh to have a body like that...but first I need the neat shorts and top. Hot stuff need I say more. You know you would wont be if I was a sexy as this hot mama.

Classic ASH!!

2008-01-11T11:20:00.001-08:00

Classic ASH!! This is the typical Ash face when she gets in her fun spaze mode. I love it. ASH I miss your stinking guts so much. Why did I have to live so far away. I miss you like crazy. I love being around you you are tons let me repeat that TONS of fun. IF there are people out there that are reading this and don't know Ashlee you are missing out!!

Bikes!!!

2008-01-07T12:31:00.000-08:00

The boys tired out their new bikes, but for the most part they just loved wearing their helmets and pads. They wear them everywhere. Derek would wear it to bed if you would let him. Not kidding! But it has been nice weather so we played some basketball and road bikes. All in all it was a great night. Bennett just hung out in his waker. But he can get booking in that thing.

Can I just say Best Costumes EVER!!!

2008-01-02T20:08:00.001-08:00

Can I just say that Lynsie made the best costume ever for Tess. She is soo cute! Don't you think so. Watch out they might kick your butts!! Ouch!

2008-01-02T20:03:00.000-08:00

This year for Christmas all the Smiths were together it was a lot of fun. The boys love to see their cousins even when there is a few tears and scratched faces on both sides. They love to play and some times to rough. But what is great is the boys all love the same things. Pirates, superman, Batman, Star Wars. Plus I get to hang out with Lynsie which is always fun. Love ya Linz!!