Thomass Blog

October

2011-11-19T21:25:00.015-07:00

Witches at Gardner Village

Poor Cruze :( . Cruze has to wear this helmet for three months! 23 hours of the day. It is to help correct the shape of his head. It is so sad. Fortunately he has been a trooper! He has had it for over 5 weeks now. We are hoping just before Christmas he will only have to where it while he sleeps. I miss being able to snuggle with him. It's kinda hard to snuggle up next to him with it on.

We planted some baby pumpkins this year. It was fun!

Up the canyons on Conference Sunday, with the rest of Utah!

I can't believe how old my brother has gotten! He received his mission call to Tuxtla, Mexico!!

He leaves February 29th. Leap year! I am so proud! I love that he is such a good example to my kids. I am so excited for him!!

We went down to St. George for a few days. The weather was perfect! We saw thriller at Tuacahn this year. It was so good! Better than at Kingsbury. No pics though. Darn.

I turned 28! :(

My mom gave me this cute cake.

Happy Halloween!!

Meet spiderman! He has got moves!

Our little blonde Pocahontas!!

And our chubby little monster!!

Spencer was a headless man. Here he is hiding, and waiting to scare the trick or treaters! He got them good!

September

2011-11-19T20:57:00.006-07:00

I was so excited for September! I love fall. And I was ready to be on a schedule!!

State Fair

Playing at the park.

Playing with friends

Katelyn started dance again. I put her in a class with 5-8 yr olds this year. She is the youngest, and smallest. I was a little worried she wouldn't be able to keep up but, she has done pretty good! All the girls are so much bigger then her. They all try to pick her up and carry her. Kinda funny!

Cruzer got his first two teeth!

Best buds!

I walked into Beckams room one day and he had all of his cars stacked on his blinds in each window!

August

2011-11-19T16:03:00.010-07:00

Newport Beach 2011

We went to Newport Beach in August. Spencer even got to come for a couple of days!! As always my kids lived it up at the beach!! We did lots of the beach, shopping, and eating. My dad took us all to the angels game. Beckam loved it! Cruze was a trooper with all the sand. I swear it takes a month to finally get rid of all the sand!

The view from our balcony! So pretty.

My cute boys at the beach!

We went for a little boat ride out in the bay. My dad is an awesome tour guide! :)

Notice the big lazy seal in front of Kate. We saw lots of seals swimming around and taking naps on unoccupied boats.

Beckams first day of Preschool!!

Katelyn's first day of Kindergarten!!

She was so excited! Her teacher is Mrs. Rico. We love her! I was so excited for her to start Kindergarten. I LOVED elementary. So much fun. Can't believe I have a Kindergartner.

I love the canyons! We spent a few nights up them with family and friends!

Exhausted again!

July

2011-11-19T15:18:00.009-07:00

Summer sure flew by! Because I am writing this is November, I'll my memories come from the pictures. So sad! I remember it feeling like we are always on the go. Although, I think I always feel like that!

Beckam was so tired this night. It was so funny. We couldn't get him out of the car. Every time we would get him to stand up, to get out to the car he would just find somewhere else to fall asleep!

We went to Lagoon twice. We had never taken the kids before. The first ride we took Beckam on was their new roller coaster. Beckam screamed the whole time. We really scared him. The only rides he has gone on since are baby rides. I'm hoping that he will forget by next summer and that we haven't scared him for life!

Notice the scab on Kate's forehead. She got hit in the head with a firework the night before. It made a perfect circle. It was one of the new fireworks this summer. Now we see why they were illegal. We never new what they were going to do!

We played with cousins a lot this summer.

The 4th with the Thomas Family!

Katelyn Turns 5!!!

2011-07-08T16:59:00.005-06:00

Can't believe my oldest just turned FIVE!!!
Happy Birthday Katelyn!

Celebrating at the Mayan again!!

Birthday Luau

2011-07-08T16:05:00.007-06:00

Kate had a little luau with her friends for her birthday. We had alot of fun!!

We did the limbo, and musical beach towels. They loved the musical beach towels.

These two kept running while holding hands. It was really cute!

6 Years

2011-07-08T15:53:00.003-06:00

We had our six year anniversary on June 7th! Time flies! We celebrated with a dinner and movie. This is at our favorite resturant Five Alls. Yumm!!

Alta High 2011

2011-07-08T15:39:00.005-06:00

My brother Bronson graduated from Alta High on June 7th!!
Congrats!!!

Happy Birthday

2011-07-08T12:12:00.001-06:00

Beckam turned 3!!!

May, 31st

He had a little birthday party with a few of his close friends.
We spent the morning with them at Monkey Island!
For some reason all my pictures turned out blury from the
bounce houses and slides.

Beckam choose the Mayan for his birthday dinner.

My kids LOVE that place!!

Beckam has really been into superheros lately! So we tried to keep that theme for his birthday.

His favorties are, spiderman, ironman, and batman!!

Last Day

2011-06-28T21:23:00.004-06:00

Kate had her dance performance on June 4th! She did such a great job!!

Katelyns last day of preschool. EVER! So, so sad.:( They had a circus day to celebrate! Can't believe you are going to be in Kindergarten!!

28

2011-05-13T22:15:00.005-06:00

Happy Happy Birthday!!
Spencer turned 28 yesterday!
You are old!!

Spring Sing

2011-05-03T09:18:00.006-06:00

Kate just had her spring sing. Meaning, there is only a couple more weeks left of school. Can't believe she is almost done with preschool...forever. She was pretty nervous. She kept telling me all week she was nervous. Which she has never said that before at any other performance.

They did a song with the lights off, and turned a black light on. It was really cute!

You did awesome Kate!! Nice job!

Easter

2011-05-02T22:47:00.013-06:00

Easter Best

Why is it so hard to get them all to look at the camara?

The Hunt

Easter Eggs and Cupcakes

Spring Break

2011-05-02T21:43:00.011-06:00

We spent spring break in St. George with my family. The weather was perfect! We were gone for a week, and left without Spencer. He had to work. But, two nights later he surprised us by just showing up at the door. It was so nice to have him down there with us. He works so much, we hardly ever spend a lot of time with him.

We spent the week.... swimming, golfing, eating, shopping, taking naps, went movies, and staying up late! Miss is already.

We hunted for scorpions around the neighborhood. Luckily we didn't find any by the house.We did find these and a few others up the street though. We would shine a black light in between rocks, when you find them the are bright green from the light. Its pretty fun! Hard to get a good picture in the dark though.

This little guy keeps trying to suck his thumb! Little stinker!

We tried hard to teach Kate to ride with no training wheels. We failed. What can I say...shes kinda a wimp....just like her mom:)!

Blessing Cruze

2011-05-02T20:55:00.008-06:00

We blessed our sweet baby on April 10th! Spencer gave him a wonderful blessing. What a great day! Thanks to all those who came and supported us!

Where?

2011-04-14T22:48:00.008-06:00

We have been spending some time in St. George lately. Probably because its actually warm there!!

Beckam the little daredevil!

Katelyn likes to "chill" in the pool! Just like her Mama!

2 Months

2011-04-11T21:34:00.009-06:00

This handsome guy is now two months! Now, it seems like he has been with us forever. He has brought so much joy to our home. My kids adore him and are great helpers. He is a really good baby. Though, he isn't sleeping through the night, he is down to only waking up once :). Sure hope I didn't just jinx myself by saying that. Cruze is smiling like crazy, cooing, and just so happy. I have seen him looking at his hands and trying to hit this little book on his car seat. I put him in his chair, that has a mirror over it, he smiled and laughed at the baby in the mirror for a good 15 min. It was too cute. He also LOVES to eat. I just took him to his two month check up and he weighed in a 12lb 13 oz. That puts him in the 76th percentile, with his height 21 1/2 in. in the 13 percentile. Yes he is a CHUNK!! But, I love it!

Dreaming

2011-03-10T21:21:00.009-07:00

Cruze turned one month yesterday! If only, time went by as fast when baby is inside, as it does once they are here!! If feels like a dream...that I get to be a mom to these three beautiful kids. I can't believe they are all mine. Its really fun to see Kate and Beckam love this little guy, and be proud that he is their brother! I'm so grateful to our loving Heavenly Father, for allowing me to be these little angels mom!

He has gotten so big. I swear he is the size of a three month old. He weighed 9lbs 5 oz at two and a half weeks. Yes, he gained two and a half pounds!! I don't even want to know what he weighs now. Everything was great at his two week check up, except he had to get the bottom of his tongue clipped, because he was tongue tied. Thank goodness it didn't seem too painful and he didn't cry much. It made me cry...so sad!

Three is ALOT harder then I thought it would be! Its awesome when all three are crying at the same time! Sometimes all four of us are at the same time :). I'm so grateful to my parents who have helped me out sooooo much! I don't know what I would do if they weren't there. They pretty much have helped with something everyday. Thanks to all our friends, and family that have helped out, visited, brought meals , or treats to us this last month! We have felt very loved during this special time!

My very beautiful, and talented friend Julie, took these pictures of the babe at two weeks! You can follow her work at julieburtonphotography.com!

Boxers or Briefs?

2011-03-03T17:17:00.003-07:00

Boxer Briefs

Baby!

This little man is finally pottery trained!

INTRODUCING......

2011-02-17T09:49:00.013-07:00

Cruze Danial Thomas

February 9, 2011

2:39 p.m.

7lbs 00 oz

19in

We are loving this new addition! He is the sweetest thing. I still can't believe he is here. It felt like he was never going to come. But, he did, and we are loving it. Kate and Beckam are loving him. They think all the grunts, burps, and hiccups are hilarious. They love holding him, and rubbing lotion on him. So Surreal!

Can we please freeze time? Can I keep my kids this age forever?

Please, don't grow up!

First Bath

Still trying to figure out how to balance three! I truly could not do it without this lady! She has helped me so much. I just don't know what I would do with out my mom.

Katelyn has been sick this whole week....I've made her wear a mask pretty much the whole time..while holding Cruze. She finally is getting better and got to help me give him a bath today.

Gotta love the Edward Cullen hair!!

Growing Up!

2011-01-18T18:51:00.006-07:00

Feeling a little old lately!

Beckam has moved to a big boy bed.

Registered Kate for Kindergarten.

Registered Beckam for preschool.

and

About to have my third baby!!

Kate at her Kindergarten check up.

It was all fun and games till she got 4 shots.

She cried and cried :(

Now that Beckam can get out of his bed...he gathers all his toys to join him.

Kate got her ears pierced!

She woke up yesterday and said " I had a dream that I got my ears pierced!"

So...her dream came true that night!

Spencer got great pictures of all the DRAMA!!

The Nervousness

The FIGHT!!

The Tears!

Twenty minutes later....a smile!!

Gotta love the runny nose from all the crying!

New Years!!

2011-01-18T18:20:00.008-07:00

Cheers...To 2011!!

Lots of fun with the Thomas clan on New Years Eve!

Though...I am chunky here....I will remind you that I am also very pregnant!:)

The Holidays..... 2010

2011-01-18T16:58:00.015-07:00

Merry Christmas!

I really tried to get a good picture of these to in their Christmas clothes. But Beckam was being a little stinker!! This is as good as it got:)!

As a tradition...every year our christmas elf brings jammie's!

Kind of a scary pic...we all look like we just woke up!

Christmas Programs

Kate...Where is your smile??

Temple Square

Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve we spent with both of our families. We ate lots of yummy food and played games with the Thomas side.

It tradition at my moms on Christmas eve for everyone to sing carols, and read Christmas stories.

Katelyn contributed countless Cartwheels!!

Lame pics of Christmas eve! Were were enjoying the moments :)! I love Christmas Eve...sometimes more than Christmas day.

Christmas Day!!

Christmas is much more magical having little ones around. Beckam was so fun this year. Loved hearing him scream with excitement!

Before the Chaos!

Beckam and Iron Man. He so loves Iron man, and got an Iron man mask. Wears it everywhere!

Kate got a bitty baby with matching jammie's!

PJ's from grandma!

What Heaven Sees In You Official Video

2010-11-11T04:15:00.001-07:00

Last Saturday I got to attend a baptism for a cute little girl in my primary class! I am grateful for the opportunity I get to attend these baptisms all year. I always feel the spirit so strong there. It also reminds me of this song...one of my favorites! I found the "official video" for it on YouTube...thought I would share.

Happy Halloween!!!

2010-10-31T22:16:00.004-06:00

Happy Halloween!!

Halloween night! We made it to about ten houses this year! It was freezing and windy! So lame!

Hope you all had a happy Halloween!!

Halloween Parade

2010-10-31T22:11:00.004-06:00

We had a lot of fun watching Katelyn's Halloween Parade and Performance!

My favorite was the monster mash!

Too cute Kate!

Twas the night of Jack o Lanterns

2010-10-31T22:00:00.006-06:00

We had my family over for a little pumpkin carving party!

We started with a Jack o Lantern Pizza and finished with a Jack o Lantern cake! My Birthday was the next day hence the candles :)!

Kate was quite into it this year! She cleaned out almost that whole pumpkin by herself!

I think we all know what one is Spencers :)

He was pretty proud!

N.Y.C

2010-10-31T21:37:00.005-06:00

I just got back from New York City with these cute girls!
Me, my mom, and my sister.

I was lame... I didn't get many pictures there this time.

Having done most of the tourist sights before we mostly shopped this time!

We also....

Saw Mary Poppins on Broadway. It was wonderful!

Did a city bus tour :)

Took a carriage ride through central park.

Visited the American Girl doll store and ate lunch in their cafe!

Went to the wax museum.

FAO Schwarz

We ate at the popular Serendipity restaurant. Which I have to say is over rated. I wasn't too impressed!

And shopped some more!

It was a great three days! Thanks Mom! Can't wait to go again!

Thomas Halloween Party

2010-10-31T21:02:00.012-06:00

This year we threw a Halloween party with Spencer's Family! We had lots of fun!

Everyone had some pretty awesome costumes!

Somehow I missed getting a picture of Spencer's Parent's as Scarecrows. If anyone has one please email it to me. I also need the group pic!

Apparently it wasn't obvious enough what I was! I was Bride of Frankenstein and Spencer was a Reno 911 cop!

Gasiks Family

Brian and Cheryl

Matt and Nicole! Matt wins most Scary!!

Cute Bam Bam!

Harley was a race horse! Ha Ha!

Dancing the night away! Spencer and the kids had WAY too much fun with the fog machine!

Little Wyatt was so cute with the pinata.
A Pina Colada is what Kate likes to call it :)

And so was Spencer :)!

Eating donuts off a string! Beckam was hilarious! He finally just grabbed it and shoved it in his mouth!

Thanks for an awesome night guys!

Fishing and Pumpkins

2010-10-31T20:49:00.005-06:00

Fishing with Grandpa on his boat! A beautiful October day. We caught 6 fish. As always the favorite part for the kids is the cubby!

Picking pumpkins at our favorite pumpkin patch.

Happy October

2010-10-05T20:27:00.006-06:00

A few things from the last couple of weeks!

I say this every year! I LOVE October!!

A very sneaky ghost left the kids their Halloween sacks on the 1st!

Spencer got a new R.C. truck that he insists on driving on dirt hills.

He wonders why I don't love it!

This is why!!!

Beckam started a little playgroup with a few boys in our ward. He also started swimming lessons. He is taking from my cute friend Heidi!

Visited the witches!

The oh so favorite "Witchy Poo"

Kate thinks she is hilarious. And asks every time we are at Gardner Village where she is :)!

Summer Review

2010-09-11T08:58:00.021-06:00

Have you missed seeing updates on these two cuties? I have!

I think we had a pretty crazy summer! But I was looking back through my camera and realized I hardly took any pictures!

Memories of Summer 2010

-Spencer opened his own business this summer and has been working 60 hour weeks! Every week! He has had two days off this entire Summer (excluding Sunday). I am so grateful to have such a wonderful, hard working, and determined husband! I love you Spencer!

-Thomas Family Pictures! Taken by my cute friend Julie....JulieBurtonPhotography

-Here's a couple of random pics from a parade and the canyons

-Beckam was attacked by wasps. He was walking to my hose and didn't see a little wasps nest. I turned around when I heard him screaming and he was covered in wasps...about 30! When we finally got away he had about 20 stings. So sad. He only cried for ten minutes! Very scary night!

-Newport Beach

Like always my kids love playing in the sand and water. And played all day!

Uncle Bronson building sandcastles

-DISNEYLAND!!

First trip to Disneyland! To bad we went the busy time of the year! It was a mad house! We did still manage to have fun though. The weather was perfect, thank goodness!

My sweet Dad waited in line for 40 min. to see the princesses!

Surprisingly Beckam was really into the princesses. Beckam just kept talking to Ariel about the "monsters" he saw on Pirates and the Haunted Mansion. Cute Ariel got really into his story!

My cute Mom and Dad!
These guys were great troopers at Disneyland! My kids were a little difficult this trip! Good thing they are always so helpful!

-We also had two passings of gradparents this summer. Spencers sweet grandpa Thomas passed away in August. And my Great Grandma Newbold passed away this week! She was my kids Great Great Grandma. I am so grateful my kids we able to know this sweet people, even if it was only for a short time. They are greatly missed but, am grateful to know, we will see them again!

- Spencers parents, Retired. Turned in their mission papers. And received their call!!

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND!!

We are beyond excited for them!! And maybe a little bit jealous! Hopefully we can visit next year! They leave January 17th!!

-Katelyn has started back at Dance. I put her in a new studio this year which we have loved!

This week her teacher gave her a princess crown. She was the only one in the class that could hold herself up doing a back bend!

-Kate also started back at preschool! And was super excited! Especially when her teacher from last year called and asked if her and Rex could be switched back into her class this year!

First day of school!

And last but, definitely not least! For those of you that don't already know! Our most exciting news of this summer is...

Baby # 3!!

We are due February 10th!

And last night we found out it's a

BOY!!!

FOUR

2010-06-24T22:51:00.004-06:00

Happy Birthday

Katelyn!!

We love you so much!! Thanks for being ours!

At four years old you.....

Love to dance

Love to tumble

Love dress ups

Love babies

Love to be outside, and asked me all winter long if we could go swimming

Love to sing

Love to talk

and

So very curious

Now Open

2010-06-10T14:07:00.003-06:00

I now have my shop open and running. It is on 1608 W 7800 S in West Jordan. If your car is expired or is going to expire come in and see me and I will give you a discount and get it done in just a few minutes. I also have DMV stickers here.

Time Flies.....

2010-06-07T08:54:00.005-06:00

When your having fun!

5 years ago today, I married this man!

I am so grateful for that day! I love you Spencer! Thanks for some of the best years of my life!

First date!

Prom. Spencer looks like he is 12. Ha ha.

Engaged

June 7, 2005

Happy Birthday!

2010-05-31T21:57:00.011-06:00

Happy Birthday to my little man!! 2 yrs old today...I can't believe it!

Some Favorites!

Oh how I love you! Your melt my heart. I am so glad I get to be your mom. You make me happy:)

At 2yrs old you~

Love to play with balls, you point them out everywhere

Love to play with cars, you gather all of them up then sit and push them down the hall

Love movies

Love Harley...I can't believe how you guys play! You body slam him daily yet he doesn't seem to mind.

Love to be outside weather your being pushed in the stroller, at the playground or riding your bike

Loves to be with "the guys"

You like to do tricks, like jump off the couch, and somersaults. Every time before you jump you say," Heder, Heder, wa, wa,wa" ( Heather,Heather, watch,watch,watch)

You have the loudest and highest scream I have ever heard!

You love your family and are sooo very sweet!

End of the Year...

2010-05-22T08:12:00.009-06:00

Performances

Preschool and Dance are coming to a end for the year. That means lots of running around to end of the year performances. Which, actually I love. Spencer is always embarrassed by me because, I always get teary eyed at these things. I love to see Kate and all that she has been working on and how much she has grown up. It makes me happy. Awesome job Kate!

I had to watch this one from the sidelines. We were at a retirement home. So, all the residents got the seats.

Playing "Down by the Banks" before they went out. The sweetest thing when we go to these are all the older girls. They run to the little ones and swoop them up. They were playing with them, and carrying them around. Kate was loving it.

"Spring Sing" at preschool

Kate has been practicing her cartwheels non-stop for the past couple of weeks. She has pretty much perfected them. This is a shot of one during her last concert!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

2010-05-13T18:01:00.009-06:00

To The

MAN

I Love!!

27 years!

I am happy to have known you for ten of them!

Found some great pics from the past!

Spencer's birthday was yesterday! I am a day late in my post! Love you babe!

Really?

2010-05-10T22:17:00.003-06:00

Silly birds love to make their nests in our BBQ! This is the second year in a row that they have made their home here. We tried to clean out her nest this year, but came back the next day to see it their again, with four eggs! Sure hope these little birdies come soon so we can use our bbq.

Silly Beckam

2010-04-19T23:37:00.002-06:00

Found this little guy walking around the house like this!

Easter in Scottsdale

2010-04-11T15:51:00.013-06:00

This year we spent Easter in Scottsdale with my family. It was wonderful. Perfect weather! It was really depressing coming home to a blizzard.

One thing I love about Scottsdale is how everything is so clean and perfectly manicured. We stayed at this really neat hotel the first night. They had so much to do, and it was really pretty. I wish I would have taken more pictures of the hotel.

The first night we were there they had a huge smore buffet. Tons of different treats to put on your smores.

Their pool and a sandy beach area that the kids loved playing in.

Beckam was so funny about the Easter bunny. He was sooo terrified of Santa. So I was a little shocked when he ran up to the bunny with his arms out for him to pick him up.

Easter morning was really fun. Beckam was trying to eat everything!

The next hotel we stayed at always has a little Easter party in their courtyard. With Easter games, balloons, baskets, and the Easter bunny. They also have baby chicks, ducks, and bunnies that the kids can hold.

THE HUNT

Easter Traditions

2010-04-11T14:28:00.008-06:00

Easter Eggs

( yes Kate is wearing a Halloween shirt and Beckam is wearing

Christmas jammies)

Roasting Peeps

A Few Random Things From March

2010-04-11T13:31:00.006-06:00

~ March came in like a lion, and certainly left like one! I haven't let my kids play in the snow all winter. I know, that's horrible. Kate would beg every time it snowed if she could build a snowman, or a snow angel. I finally let her out in it for like ten min. Ha, Ha. We need snow clothes, that would make a big difference! Luckily we had some nice days in March as well. Kate keeps asking if we can go swimming. And is just not getting that it isn't warm enough yet. Can't wait for the pool to open!

~We finally got a fence! We have lived year for over three years and just barely put in a fence! It has been so nice. Why didn't we do this sooner?

~Spencer also built two huge garden box's for me. I think they turned out awesome!

So far we have planted peas, and carrots. The peas are finally starting to sprout. Why is it so exciting? The carrots on the other hand have yet to do a thing. I have absolutely no idea what I am doing in the garden. I want to though. I hope my veggies grow! So any tips are greatly appreciated!

~We have been loosing Beckams binky's like crazy. Now we know where they go!

~We had a couple of play dates with Ashley's cute girls this month!

I love them. They are the cutest!

~On St. Patricks Day a little Leprechaun stopped by and turned a few things green. Katelyn came up to me having picked her nose and said " Mom the Leprechaun turned my boogies green".

~Spencer was complaining to us how old he is getting and how old he feels. Kate turned to me and said " So I am going to have to get a new daddy right?"

~Beckam is finally starting to talk. And finally putting words together. Although I am pretty sure I am the only one that can understand him. I have to translate everything he says to people.

Happy Valentines

2010-02-18T21:13:00.017-07:00

We spent Valentines in St. George. Spencer was filming some horses in St. George with my dad and they were kind enough to let us tag along. Even though they never filmed when we were there. And had to go back down a couple days later to film them!

It was sooo warm, and beautiful. 60-65 degrees! We spent lots of time at the park and outside. My mom and I went to the parade of homes down there. We fell in LOVE with one of the houses. Dad....we LOVE it ! wink :)

Also another event to remember. Never, ever leave your wallet and purse in your room! The first night we got there, we went swimming about two hours after we checked into our room. Which was at about 7:30 p.m.. The next day Spencer noticed all the cash was missing from his wallet. We frantically searched the room, and missed church searching for the money. Thinking Beckam had gotten into his wallet. Then we checked my wallet and found the cash was missing from mine as well! Totalling about $360. AHHH! Such a horrible feeling. That is A LOT of money to us! After stewing for about an hour I finally told Spencer to walk up to the front counter (politely, cause he was kinda fuming) and just see if they have had any fraud. They hadn't had any reported. So we asked if we could see the records from the door to see when our keys were used. Come to find out, five minutes after we left, a house managers key was used in our room TWICE while we were swimming!! There was absolutely no reason anyone should have have been in our room. We had just checked in. We filed a police report and found out from the cop, that it was a key that only a couple of people have, high up in management. We were at the Holiday Inn. Its a nice a hotel. I have stayed there a million of times. Never thought something like this could happen there. The manager said he has worked there for six years and has never had a problem like this. Though with the evidence he could not dispute it. So he gave us our stay for free. Next time I guess our wallets will be coming down to the pool!

St. George Temple.

I love this temple. It's so white. And looks so pretty next to the red mountians and blue sky.

On Sunday night, Katelyn tripped over some cement in the parking lot and scraped up her knee. As you can see it is a very little scratch that bleed for about a minute. But for Kate, this was a HUGE ordeal. She cried for about a half hour. She asked if she needed to go to the hospital. And literally limped around for two days complaining she couldn't walk! Ha, Ha! She is so funny. And very Dramatic!

Harley

2010-02-18T20:38:00.004-07:00

Who knew potty training a dog would be so hard! He is almost there. He has the occasional accident! ahhh so frustrating sometimes. Fortunately he has been the PERFECT dog other then that. The kids ADORE him. Beckam is best friends with him. Harley follows him everywhere. Sometimes I think Beckam has picked up some bad habits from Harley.

To name a few...

He loves to play fetch

Likes me to call him over like a puppy to get his diaper changed ( and is pretty much the only way I can get him to get it changed voluntarily)

He has peed on my floor

I have found him drinking out of the dog bowl

And drinking out of the toilet! Yes the toilet. Needless to say the bathroom door is now always shut!!

This last week Harely was neutered ( he was starting to love Beckam a little too much!) The poor puppy has had to wear this funnel for the last week. It is finally off though and he is much happier.

Any tips to potty train this little guy all the way... would be greatly appreciated!

Jan/Feb/March

2010-02-18T19:48:00.012-07:00

I REALLY dislike these three months! It drags. It's so depressing, and cold, and gray! These three months to me seem like a year! If it's going to be winter this long it might as well snow, and snow a lot. Give us some excitement, with a big storm, and make things look somewhat pretty again with the snow. All I see right now is that everything is dead and gray and cold. Forgive me for my complaining but, I am ready for SPRING. So please come soon so when I walk outside I can smile again!

Since we are pretty much trapped inside. We have tried to stay busy and find fun things to do inside. We have visited the Dino museum several times, Kangaroo Zoo a couple of times, been to several movies.Playing with friends. And have watched way too many movies during the day at our house!!!

Katelyn and Beckam do a good job of finding things to do. Some that make me laugh!

A few pics of the last month

Katelyn LOVES to change ten times a day! Into some pretty silly outfits. She thinks she looks good though! These are all in a days work. I thought I would keep count of how many outfits she puts on in one day by taking a picture of them. I missed a few outfits.

A couple of times I have found this little guy walking around my house with Q tips sticking out of his hears!

Kate and Mia making silly faces!

New Years Eve

2010-01-03T21:45:00.007-07:00

We had a New Years party at our house this year with Spencer's family. We had lots of fun and WAY too much food!!!

The Guys

The Girls

Beckam kept snuggling up to uncle Guy during games. Gotta love the little toes poking out of his pjs.

MERRY CHRISTMAS

2009-12-26T22:33:00.003-07:00

Christmas Morning!

2009-12-26T21:51:00.008-07:00

A puppy for Christmas!!

If you know me very well, you know I am NOT a dog person. Or a pet person for that matter! Unfortunately the rest of my family has been begging for a puppy! And three votes over rule my one vote. So Katelyn got a new puppy from Santa this year. His name is Harley. He is a Shih Tzu. So far he has been really mellow and loving. He is very afraid of my little Beckam. Who chases him around the house like Frankenstein. I think I can learn to love him... so far he is making it pretty easy. Plus I think he is pretty cute. He is really fluffy right now, and is in need of a trim. We had to cut the hair around his eyes so we could see them.

So fun watching the kids open presents. Especially Beckam. He finally figured out the unwrapping part. When all his presents were open he had a major meltdown when he could open any of the others. It was kind funny!

I don't really know why get got Beckam anything. The ONLY things he has played with are Katelyn's toys. And the dogs toys!!

Christmas Eve

2009-12-26T21:27:00.005-07:00

I don't know why but I have always loved Christmas Eve! It's so fun. Even more so with our kids. We are always splitting the night up with both sides of the family. We started out with Thomas' visiting Becky, followed by a yummy dinner and games. Then rushed to the Northrup's for a party with my moms family! My kids were super tired by the end. Luckily they stayed awake to make it home and get in PJ'S and leave some food out for Santa's reindeer.

Some of the Thomas Fam

While waiting for dinner Aunt Kim made this hat for Katelyn! The entire hat in like twenty minutes. She loves it. And has pretty much been wearing it 24/7.

Kate with Great Grandma Ivy.

At my moms we always have another fabulous dinner. After we all sit around telling Christmas stories, and singing Christmas songs. Katelyn sang Jingle Bells in front of everyone, all by herself. She loved it so much she insisted on singing another in front of everyone....even though it wasn't a Christmas song ( I am a Child of God).

Beckam with his Great-Great Grandma Newbold!

Our Christmas Traditions

2009-12-26T21:17:00.003-07:00

Holiday Traditions

~ Gingerbread houses

~ Thanksgiving Point Holiday lights

~ Visiting Santa's reindeer

~ Lights at Temple Square

~Festival of Trees

~White Christmas

~ The Christmas Street

Christmas Performances

2009-12-20T22:00:00.007-07:00

Katelyn's Preschool Christmas Program

Kate and Rex

At the end of the program, all the Dads and Grandpa's went in front of all the kids and sang " Rudolf The Red Nosed Reindeer " .

Kate waiting for her turn at Winter Review.

Jesus' Birthday

2009-12-05T22:56:00.003-07:00

Eighteen

2009-12-01T22:41:00.004-07:00

My handsome little man no longer seems like my baby anymore! He is now eighteen months! And is the cutest little guy! I can't believe how fast time has gone by, and that he will start nursery this week! I am so grateful you are part of our family. You have such a LOVING, SWEET, and CALM spirit. You make us LAUGH. Everything you do is so funny. From the way you walk, run, play, watch cartoons, and dance... something is soo funny about it. Who knows an eighteen month old who can sashay down the hall as good as his three year old sister can. And mimic all of her dance moves! Don't worry you have mad skills with a ball as well! Thanks for being mine Beckam.... I love you!

Weight 21 lb 8 0z 4%
Height 32 in 12%
Head 19 in 67%

Loves to play with sis
Loves to throw
Loves to dance
Loves to eat (sugar)
Loves to give hugs ( when playing you always stop every couple of minutes to come snuggle)
Loves to SWIM in the bath
Loves to jump of the couch
Loves his blanket
Loves to say hi to all animals (and moos everytime he sees a Horse. Yes a Horse)

Always happy
Always poopy
Always playing with electronics
Always turns on the faucet to my bath till the hot water runs out!!
Always follows Dad

Words
mama
dada
night night
bye
soft
ball
grandma
grandpa

Santa's Elves

2009-12-01T21:29:00.003-07:00

Santa's Elves stopped by last night to see if the kids were being naughty or nice! Luckily last night they were being nice! So he left a special surprise with a note. Were are so excited for the this Christmas season!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

2009-11-26T08:43:00.008-07:00

First Performance

2009-11-16T21:53:00.004-07:00

Katelyn had her first dance performance the other day! It was so fun. She did a great job. I was nervous she would get up on stage and just stand there. But she didn't. She did the whole dance and did such a fabulous job. I love you sweetheart. Great job!!

Kate's class

With friends from the ward

On Stage!!

Like Father Like Son

2009-11-16T19:50:00.003-07:00

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

2009-11-01T22:16:00.005-07:00

Halloween!!!

2009-11-01T22:02:00.007-07:00

Preschool Program

2009-11-01T21:21:00.007-07:00

Katelyn had the cutest Halloween program this week. We got to see heer sing and do a little Halloween parade. When she first came out I think she was a little shocked to see so many people. It took her a couple of songs till she joined it. But it was so sweet to see. You did so good Katelyn!

Gasiks Graveyard

2009-11-01T09:28:00.006-07:00

Spencer's sister threw a Halloween party this year. So fun! She made a really yummy mystery dinner! We went as Danny and Sandy. Spencers wig looks more like Elvis though. So hard to find a good wig. Thanks Mike and Amy for such a fun party!

Barnyard Boo/Scarecrow Festival

2009-10-22T22:53:00.003-06:00

This past weekend we had the best weather! We were able to go with some good friends to the festivals at Thanksgiving Point! I love taking you to the Barnyard Boo because they always have the best face painting there. We were outside enjoying the sunshine all day. Soaking it up as long as it lasts!! Poor Beckam and Katelyn...you both got little sunburns. :(

~Pumpkin Patch~

2009-10-22T21:58:00.006-06:00

We had a lot of fun picking pumpkins this year! We got there a little late. It was a little dark for picking pumpkins. So we had to just picked what we thought looked good in the dark. Oh well, they all turned out pretty good!

Bound to Happen

2009-10-12T12:19:00.003-06:00

I did it. My friends did it. So I knew my sweet little girl one day would too!

Katelyn added some new bangs to her do!

And about six bald spots to her little brother!

Making me smile...

2009-10-07T22:15:00.004-06:00

In Katelyn's dance class ,the teacher uses ten minutes of the class to let the girls take turns singing a song of their choice into the microphone'. It's usually the ABC'S, or Twinkle Little Star. Today when I went to pick up Kate from class. One of the moms there asked me who my little girl was. I told her it was Katelyn. She smiled and said she sang "I Love to See The Temple" today. I laughed, and got a little teary eyed. Katelyn loves to sing, and knows lots of songs. I love that this is her favorite song! And that she know all the words. And that of all the songs she could pick from, she chose that one. And sang it in front of her whole class.

Have you seen it?

2009-10-05T23:24:00.003-06:00

glee

This show is so good! It's my new favorite show. It's Hillarious. Kristen Chenoweth guest stared last week. I love her. It's on Wednesday nights after another favorite ( so you think you can dance). You can watch the first four episodes online, so you can follow the story.

Warning... This show is rated TV 14 for a reason!!! It is not a "High School Musical".

CiRcUs

2009-10-05T23:16:00.000-06:00

We went to the circus and loved it. The kids loved the first half and then were a little bored.

Favorites~
Jump roping dogs
Elephant act
Tiger Act ( the tiger hopped on two feet with his paws up across the stage)

The tigers were awesome to watch! I so wish I could have gotten a picture of them but my camera died:(

Love October

2009-10-05T22:32:00.002-06:00

We love Halloween at our house. It is for sure my favorite time of year. I started a new tradition this year. By surprising the kids in the 1st with there costumes and treat bags filled with fun Halloween things!

They got new Halloween jammies in the bag. Katelyn was real excited!!

Beckam was not so much :(

Hopefully it just cause you are getting new teeth!!

Happy Halloween!!

Stuck

2009-10-05T22:20:00.003-06:00

The other day I was on the computer while the kids played for a bit. Beckam was real quiet for a few minutes. I started looking for the little guy but, couldn't find him until I hear a little whine. He had crawled into Kates little toy and got stuck! I have no idea how he got that large head of his in. there because I had to bend the plastic to get it out. So funny Beckam!! You make me laugh!

Katelyn Starts Preschool!!

2009-09-21T22:26:00.002-06:00

First day of preschool!

Playing on the new playground

Meeting Ms. Julie!!

Katelyn started preschool a couple of weeks ago. She just loves it. It is so fun to her all your fun stories about preschool, and see all your fun projects you bring home. I hope its a great year Ms. Katelyn.

Summer Lovin ~ Happend So Fast

2009-09-21T21:45:00.003-06:00

SireVision

2009-09-17T15:32:00.007-06:00

Well as most of you know, Dan has been helping me start a business filming race horses before they go to the auction. This was our first sale and we got 26 race horses filmed! Our goal was 20 so we are verry happy with the results. So I thought I would post some pics and videos of some of the really good looking ones. Who knows, maybe one of them will be a kentucky derby winner.

Gone Fishin'

2009-08-09T20:29:00.003-06:00

Grandpa took us fishing this past week, on his fishing boat up at Strawberry. We got up there a little late but, caught seven fish! We had a few more bites but, those lucky fish got away! I caught three all within five minutes! So fun! Thanks Dad!

Newport

2009-08-06T16:04:00.007-06:00

We just spent a week on the beach with the whole family. We had too much fun! Thanks for such a fun trip Mom and Dad. We love you.

Seriously!

Bronson digging the pit

Playing in the pit!

Balboa Island

Things to be remembered from this trip...

morning walks on the board walk
shopping
lazy days at the beach
the doughnut shop pretty much every morning (majorly regretting that now)
feeding the birds
dolphins
late poker nights
golf
tennis

Katelyn- Absolutely loved the beach!! You loved the water for a whole ten minutes, until a waved splashed you. Then not so much. You sure loved playing in the sand, and were always so good at the beach!

Beckam- You liked the sand for about an hour everyday...then you were done. I don't know how you got soooo sandy. I swear a week later I am still finding sand in your ears!! You pretty much ate about a cup worth of sand, during the week!

I also was able to do a session in the Newport temple. Such a beautiful temple. On the temple grounds there are tons of little cotton tailed bunnies that just hop around. My friend Shauna went through for her first time, and was nice enough to let us tag along. Such a great experience! And a am so happy and proud of you Shauna!

Look Who's Walking

2009-08-05T08:16:00.003-06:00

Come on people!

2009-07-20T11:41:00.004-06:00

So there I was at work when I noticed that this lady had her kid on a leash! Who in their right mind would put their kid on a leash? They are not dogs! You can tell from the picture that the kid is trying desperately to get off the leash. Sorry for the crappy picture but its from my cell phone and I was trying to take the picture before the lady turned around. Heather wanted me to say this was writtin by Spencer

Kids Say The Darndest Things!

2009-07-18T08:35:00.004-06:00

It is unbelievable the things kids say. As all of you know we have a daughter that talks non stop. In the last few months she has said some things that have just made us laugh, so I thought I would share some of them with all of you.
1. A few months ago Katelyn was having problems going #2 and after a push she looked up at Heather and said, "I think there taking a nap"
2. The other day I was driving and we were running late and so I was driving fast and Katelyn in the back seat says, "Daddy, Why are you driving so fast? Are you retarded? Were going to have to put you on the side of the road"
3. My parents watched Katelyn yesterday and they told us that my dad was pushing the stroller and kind of making it swerve back and forth and katelyn said, "Cut it out Lynn"
4. We were driving home from eating out at a restaurant about a month ago and Katelyn was just terrible the whole time at dinner. On the way home she started whinning again so I told her she was making me mad and she immediately responded with, "again?"

Google does it again

2009-07-03T14:48:00.003-06:00

Ok, so I have google analytics installed on our blog so we can see how many visits we get and how they find our blog. Well I figured out that a few people have stumbled across our blog with googling "the world's talelst weeds" and "the world's tallest marijuana". Apparently the posting we did years ago on our neighbors weeds had a big effect. So if you're bored google the world's tallest weeds and see what site comes up first.

Family Pictures!

2009-06-30T20:12:00.010-06:00

So, my friend Julie just did our family pictures! She is so talented. I suggest you visit her blog at julieburtonphotography.blogspot.com. Thanks Julie we love them!

Family Cruise

2009-06-25T22:02:00.010-06:00

We just got back from a really fun vacation with Spencer's family! We went without our kids. I missed them so much but it was really nice to be with Spencer for a whole week without a child screaming in the background! Thanks Lynn and Cherie for a fabulous week!!

~Key West~

2009-06-25T21:54:00.004-06:00

Key West was such a cute island. It was really clean. All the streets were lined with these really cute houses. We spent most of the day at the beach. It was really nice, the water was gorgeous and really warm.

~Bahamas~

2009-06-25T21:35:00.006-06:00

We had alot of fun cruising around the island on scooters. We also stopped the Atlantis, and the beach for a little bit. I love Bahamas beaches, they are beautiful. The weather was really nice. It started to rain a little but, if felt good!

Look Who's Three!!

2009-06-25T20:00:00.005-06:00

Happy Birthday Katelyn! I can't believe you just turned three!! I love you so much. You are growing up too fast. I am so glad we got to spend the whole day together doing so many fun things. We had so much fun with you!

Four Fabulous years!

2009-06-15T22:06:00.005-06:00

Since we were out of town over our anniversary I am late at posting this! I can't believe we have been married four years! Time flies when your having fun. Thanks babe I love you!

(On a side note, I realize I am a horrible blogger. I was looking back at our blogs, and I am pretty sure I have only posted like three things since Halloween! I have a goal of trying to post more. It's pretty sad to say but, this is my only source for journaling. And I think the reason I don't post alot is because I don't really know who is reading, and I feel weird posting things about us! I like the blog for the sole purpose of journaling, so I need to be better at that. I think I will be going private pretty soon here.)

Swimming Lessons

2009-06-15T21:57:00.004-06:00

Kate took swimming lessons a couple of weeks ago. She was so excited to go every day. She is really scared of putting her head in the water. But, she finally got brave and would put her mouth in to blow bubbles. I think she needs more lesson! :)

Happy Birthday Beckam!!!

2009-06-15T21:42:00.002-06:00

I can't believe my little guy just turned one!! He is getting so big. I can't believe it. I love you Beckam, Thanks for being mine!

Heather, Dont delete this!!!

2009-06-15T13:41:00.002-06:00

Well its been awhile since I have posted anything on our blog. I tried twice in the last month but Heather just deletes my posts as soon as she sees them. I decided I am going to start my own top ten list. Each week or month I will do my own top ten list. So here it is.

So my parents took our family on a cruise this last week and it was a blast. There were a lot of funny things said by people so here are my top five.

TOP TEN QUOTES FROM THE CRUISE

10. "Dear, I think we have too much weight in the back of the minivan!!"
9. "Who is..... DAFFY DUCK!!!"
8. "I'm gonna go to bed. WHAT!!?? The casino takes quarters?? Hold on I'll get my shoes!"
7. "Since when does Caesar dressing have anchovies in it??!!"
6. "Matt in hyperbaric chamber. He should be fine. -Mike"
5. "Mom told me to race a guy named Brian."
4. "We brought you back some food, but we ate it."
3. "Anybody need a gift card?"
2. "A nun dressed as a hooker!"
1. "I have a confession to make, I HAVEN'T BEEN SCUBA DIVING IN EIGHT YEARS!!!"

Easter Pictures

2009-04-13T00:28:00.002-06:00

Easter egg hunt with cousins.

Coloring eggs with Olivia.

Easter egg hunt with flashlights.

Getting ready to hunt!

Easter Sunday

2009-04-13T00:22:00.002-06:00

Spencers Arcade

2009-04-12T23:58:00.004-06:00

Spencer has been working super hard at work. He has managed to have built an arcade on his off time. He built it all from scratch, leaving my house full of sawdust. It is finally done, and I couldn't be more happy to not have to deal with the dust any longer.

As a side note... He has yet to beet me on World Class Bowling. Even though he practices ALL THE TIME!! And I have only played it like five times.:)

I guess it's been awhile!

2009-04-12T23:02:00.006-06:00

Wow! I guess its been three months. How time flys when your having fun! :) I don't know why it has taken so long for me to post on here. Probably because I feel like nothing really exciting has been going on. I really don't like winter. But, now that spring is hopefully just around the corner I will feel like things are exciting again! Plus I am not a good writer. I wish I was! I would love to be better at journaling about our family and everything going on in our crazy life. But, for now pictures will just have to do!!

Beckams new milestones!

Crawling (finally at 9 months)

Starting to pull himself up

throwing balls

"roll it and roll it"

getting six new teeth

eating all table foods

cows milk

loves playing with Katelyn

opening all cupboards

-Katelyn really keeps me busy lately! She loves to talk and says really funny things. Sometimes she repeats things to me that I have said to her before! Then I say to myself, so that's how I sound. I guess I shouldn't say that anymore!

-As you can see, she LOVES to dress herself. She does it about ten times a day! And it drives me crazy!!

-For some reason for the last five months Katelyn calls me Heather instead of mom. She does this pretty much all the time unless she is mad or sad.

-Katelyn's favorite thing to do is dance and sing.

-She really believes she is a princess. Especially the Little Mermaid. She always goes around singing the "ahhh ahhhh ahhhh" song that Ariel sings. One day Beckam started singing it too and she turned to him and said " Beckam I am mermaid. Not you!"

-Katelyn hates when I rinse her hair out in the bath, cause the water gets in her eyes. So I told her she can have her hair washed like the Little Mermaid where she lays down in the water to rinse it out instead. So she always lays down and sings that song and kicks her feet like its a mermaid tail while I rinse her hair out.

-Katelyn has started saying her prayers by herself. It's pretty much the cutest thing ever. She talks to Heavenly Father about everything, and like if he was standing right there. Always blessing her family, and telling him all about her day.

Christmas

2009-01-02T08:05:00.003-07:00

We had such a great Christmas! I just love Christmas and I am sad that it is over, but mostly because I hate January!! Even though I was sick through half of December we still managed to have lots of fun at all the Christmas festivities and parties! I really tried teaching Kate this year about why we really celebrate Christmas. Hopefully she got it! I love that we have this special time of year that we can celebrate the birth of our savior and the special spirit we feel!
Christmas Morning!!!!!!!

Daycares!!

2008-12-15T14:32:00.006-07:00

Hello everyone! I am starting to put surveillance systems in daycares and preschools so that parents can watch their kids through the internet. I am doing free 30 day demo systems in the daycares right now so if any of you guys have kids in a daycare or preschool and you would like this system then please refer them to http://www.nrjsurveillance.com/ or fill out a referral at http://www.nrjsurveillance.com/. If you know somebody who owns a daycare or preschool please refer them to http://www.nrjsurveillance.com/. The system can be 100% free to the daycare or preschool. I will pay anybody $50.00 if they refer a center that ends up getting the system. Thanks!

Six Months

2008-12-06T15:24:00.012-07:00

15 lbs 1 oz

25 inches

I can't believe its already been half a year, little guy! I just love you so much! I can feel you have the sweetest spirit and I love it so much! How can my little six month old be such an example to me? You are always so patient, ( and it's a good thing because you have one crazy sister!). You are the happiest guy I know, always waiting for someone to talk to you so can smile at them. You are the best eater. You are so cozy to cuddle with. And I love when you reach up to touch my face. You are almost sitting up. You are so content that, I dont think you would have any desire to sit up unless I made you. You love to put everything in your mouth and chew. No teeth yet though! You love to watch your sister. She litteraly runs circles around you and you just laugh. When ever you see your daddy you get very excited. You do that with your food too! You melt my heart little Beckam! Thanks for being mine!!

2008-12-06T15:24:00.009-07:00

Halloween

2008-10-31T23:56:00.004-06:00

I just love his rolls! I want to eat him!!

We had lots of fun on Halloween. In the morning we went with some friends to an assisted living center to have a little costume parade. Then we went to our wards trunk or treat where Katelyn got tons of candy. Then we went to Grandmas for a yummy Halloween dinner!