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Blog Hiatus

2011-09-06T14:49:00.000-07:00

After taking a Blog Hiatus for a year (has it really been that long?) I am ready to start keeping up on our family events. We will see how it goes. Stay tuned.....

1st Day of School

2010-09-10T12:01:00.000-07:00

Back To School
Today I hurry off to school,

To work and learn and play.
I'm in a brand new grade this year.
What a happy day!
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Abbi 1st Grade Ms. Arthur

The best part of Abbi's Day was seeing her BFF Berkley, Eating in the Lunch Room, and having Ms. Arthur as her teacher AGAIN!

Carson 5th Grade Ms. Davis

The best part of Carson's Day was seeing his friends, and having Ms. Davis as his teacher.

My School Promise

Each day I'll do my best And I won't do any less. My work will always please me, And I won't accept a mess. I'll color very carefully, My writing will be neat. And I will not be happy,Till my papers are complete. I'll always do my homework, And try my best on every test. I won't forget my promise. Unknown

Have a Great School Year!!!
I hope I have taught my kids to Always Stay True to Who They Are, Try Hard and Always Do Their Best!

All Good Things Come To A End

2010-08-18T11:59:00.000-07:00

We have had a fun Summer and we are not ready for it to end, But it must. The kids start school on Monday, and we have a list of To Do's for this weekend. Haircuts, School Shopping, Family Time, and Practice runs of getting up and out of the house at a decent time. Will post about our Busy but Fun summer soon!

Schools Out For Summer!

2010-06-10T22:00:00.000-07:00

The kids had a great school year, I am so proud of both of them. I asked the kids to make a list of things they wanted to do this summer and this is what they came up with.

50 Things we want to do this Summer

1. Go Swimming
2. Go to Lagoon
3. Go Camping
4. Play Miniature Golf
5. Go on a Hike
6. Have a Lemonade Stand
7. Have a Picnic
8. Go to the Park
9. Watch the Sunset
10. Sleep outside on the Trampoline
11. Go to the Movies
12. Go to a Bee’s Baseball Game
13. Watch the Stars
14. Go on a Walk
15. BBQ at Mueller Park
16. Go to Bear Lake
17. Go Shooting
18. Sidewalk Chalk Art in the Driveway
19. Go to the Rodeo
20. Go the Idaho
21. Play in the Fountain at the Gateway
22. Play with Friends
23. Go Play Tennis
24. See Fireworks
25. Go to a Real Soccer Game
26. Play with Cousins
27. Celebrate Brothers and Sisters Day
28. Go to Cherry Hills
29. Campout in the Backyard
30. Plant Flowers
31. Make Birdhouses
32. Have a Date Night – Carson and Mom, Abigail and Daddy
33. Watch the Birds
34. Take Silly Pictures
35. Go Fishing
36. Go get Ice Cream
37. Watch the Sunrise
38. Go to Breakfast
39. Roast Marshmallows
40. Go to the Dinosaur Park
41. Go to a Parade
42. Go to the Planetarium
43. Go Feed the Ducks
44. Go to the Zoo
45. Go to the Aquarium
46. Run through the Sprinklers
47. Go to the Aero Space Museum
48. Ride the Front Runner
49. Go for a Drive
50. Eat lots of Snow Cones and Popsicles

Family Trip to St. George

2010-04-21T20:58:00.000-07:00

A weekend ago we took a short trip down to St. George for Abbi's first Dance Competition and a long overdue mini family vacation. We drove down Thursday night and checked in the hotel about 9:00pm. The kids were so excited to stay in a hotel. First we did was took the kids to the pool to swim.

Friday morning we relaxed and hung out in the hotel room, and then we had to get Abbi ready for her big debut on the Competition Stage.

Abbi got to wear makeup for the first time, She didn't like the eyeliner and mascara but once it was on she loved it.

Abbi's Big Debut at 2010 Dixie Jam Competition

Abbi and her Trophies. She was so happy!!

She danced so good and she had so much fun. We are so proud of her!!

Saturday we got up and went to Breakfest at IHOP and then headed to Zions National Park.
On the way into Springdale the kids saw this shop selling Rocks, and If you know my kids at all you would know they both are completely facinated with Rocks.

They are in complete Rock Heaven!!

We hopped on the Shuttle into Zions and started our Journey. It was Amazing! We all enjoyed our day at Zions.

These are only a few of the pictures but we enjoyed every minute of it!!

Princess Party for a Princess

2010-04-21T20:11:00.000-07:00

Princess Abbi invited her Princess friends to a Enchanted Tea Party.

Princess Berkeley

Princess Kamille

Princess Paige

We had so much fun decorating and getting ready for Abbi's Party. She could harldy wait for her friends to arrive.

Peanut Butter Sandwiches, Fruit and Pink Lemonaide.

Opening Presents

Birthday Cake

Happy Birthday Abigail

2010-03-23T06:00:00.000-07:00

I can't believe its been 6 years since I held you for the first time and from the minute I saw you I knew I had been given a very special little girl.

Thanks for sharing all your LOVE with our family.

Happy Birthday Ladybug, WE LOVE YOU!

Busy Busy Busy

2010-03-22T20:44:00.000-07:00

We have been busy with our normal daily routines.

School, Dance, Scouts, Work, Homework, Dinner, Reading, and Bedtime.

Sometimes I think to myself and wonder, is there really more to life then this?

But then I step back and look at the big picture, I wouldn't change it for anything.

Movie Night

2010-03-22T20:37:00.000-07:00

Saturday's are Movie Nights at our House, and you can't watch a movie without Popcorn.
Tonight was was no different except Abbi with her 3D glasses (movie was not in 3D), and a swimsuit (I think it actually snowed this day).

What Can I Say???

When a girl puts her mind to something you cannot change it!

Candlelight Dinner for 4

2010-03-22T20:27:00.000-07:00

On Valentines Day I wanted to make dinner special, and with kids it needed to be a family affair.
The kids are not use to eating off real plates (paper plates are the usual) and fancy cups so they LOVED it.

Love you guys with all my heart!!

Suprise!! Monster Trucks

2010-03-22T20:01:00.000-07:00

For Valentines Day we suprised the kids and took them to see the Monster Trucks. The kids had so much fun cheering on their favorites.

Carson's Favorite - Monster Mutt

Abbi's Favorite - Madusa

Our Boy Scout

2010-03-22T20:00:00.000-07:00

Carson is in Scouts for the first time this year and has enjoyed every minute of it. About a month ago Carson has his 1st Pine Wood Derby and had such a great time making his car and racing against all the other scouts. He actually did really well for his first year.

To Be Better

2010-01-18T16:32:00.000-08:00

I have been thinking about New Year Resolutions a lot this month. I usually don't make them and I am not going to now. Instead I am going to make a Goal for myself and that is TO BE BETTER.

Become a BETTER Person that I am comfortable with.
Be BETTER at helping others.
Have a BETTER relationship with my MOM
Be BETTER about spending time with my kids
Be BETTER at telling the people in my life just how much I Love and Appreciate them
Be BETTER with money
Be BETTER at knowing that its the small things that really count

Just BE BETTER....

Sometimes I just have to be ok with Abbi dressing herself!

2010-01-10T15:06:00.000-08:00

Abbi Lost her 1st Tooth

2010-01-10T15:04:00.000-08:00

December Recap (took me a week to finally get this posted)

2010-01-04T19:47:00.000-08:00

December was a Busy, Crazy, Fun, Enjoyable month for us, here is our month in review. (Warning Big Post)

Christmas Dance Recital

Abbi she has become such a good little dancer, we are so proud of her.

Weekend with the Kershaw's

When I was younger it was our family tradition to go to dinner at the Old Spaghetti Factory and then go see the lights in Temple square. I was so happy that my sister and her family came down for the weekend so we could carry on that tradition.

Temple Square

Gingerbread House and Baking Cookies

The kids love to put together a gingerbread house every year. We never eat it but it gives the kids something to do and it makes a cute decoration for Christmas.

Christmas Eve

We spent Christmas Eve with Jaime's Family. It has been a Weaver Family Tradition to read Christmas books and this year was no different. Everyone from youngest to oldest reads a book they choose. Of course Jaime and most of his brothers choose the books with 6 pages and 5 words on each page but it has been one tradition I look forward to every year.

Christmas Jaimmies

Christmas Morning

The kids got up around 7:30am

Santa brought Carson a new bike, Legos, Clothes, and Utah Utes stuff.

Santa brought Abbi an American Girl Bitty Baby, clothes, Easel and crayon and paper to draw with.

The rest of Christmas Day we spent visiting family. We had a wonderful Christmas.

The kids and I went to Idaho for a few days to see my mom before she moved to South Dakota. We enjoyed visiting with my family and the kids enjoyed playing with cousins.

2009-12-09T20:04:00.000-08:00

In the eye's of children we find the
Joy Of Christmas.
In their hearts
we find its meaning

Carson Is 10!

2009-12-06T16:42:00.000-08:00

Wednesday was Carson's 10th Birthday. I can't believe that my little boy is already 10. It seems like not to long ago the nurse put him in my arms for the first time and I knew I had a special boy. Carson is the life of the party at our house. He is always doing or saying something silly to make us laugh. He can always put a smile on our faces. We Love you Carson!!

Carson's Favorite's at 10
Subject: Math
Color: Red
Sport: Football and Soccer
Team: Utah Utes, San Diego Chargers, Real Salt Lake
Food: Lasagna
Movie: Transformers
Book: Dragon Keeper
Song: Welcome to the World Kevin Roudolf

Thanksgiving

2009-12-04T19:54:00.000-08:00

We spent Thanksgiving in Utah this year with the Weavers. I missed being with my family in Idaho, but having Jaime's family close is a true blessing. I feel so Lucky to have them in my life. Weaver family tradition is to go bowling on Thanksgiving evening after dinner. The kids look forward to go all day long. We had a wonderful Thanksgiving!!

On Thanksgiving day I asked the kids what they were thankful for.

Carson is Thankful for:
Family
Friends
Soccer
All of his Uncles

Abbi is Thankful for:
Family
Bunny
Friends
Her Bed
All her Grandma's and Grandpa's

I am Thankful for:
For my wonderful Husband
My 2 beautiful children
Family
And all the blessing I have blessed with in my life.

Family Fall Fun!

2009-11-03T17:29:00.001-08:00

We had a great Halloween weekend. We started off Thursday night with a trip to Black Island Farms with Carson's scout group. The kids had so much fun running through the corn maze, playing on the slides, and in a big bouncy pumpkin.

Carson and his good friend Dallon

Abbi posing like she always does in front of a pile of hay bales.

Friday night we carved Pumpkins with the kids. Abbi loved taking out "all the guts" as she would say. Carson was a little more hesitant to dig in but after Abbi didn't mind it he thought it was OK. Who knew that a boy would be more disgusted than a girl.

Saturday morning we did some much needed yard clean up. We have 3 hugh trees in our back yard so we had tons of leaves to pick up. The kids were so good about helping. Maybe is was because I told them they couldn't go trick or treating if it didn't get done.They couldn't help but play a little in the leaves! After 2 full garbage cans and 8 bags full of leaves we were done. Well for at least a week.

Now it was time for Trick or Treating!! We of course couldn't keep up with them from house to house. The kids had a blast and now we have way too much candy around our house!!

Carson, Abbi and Cousin Riley

It was a great weekend! I enjoy each and every moment I spend with my family.

Last Trip of the Year!!

2009-10-26T20:39:00.000-07:00

This past weekend I went to Minnesota for my last trip of the year. I am so glad to have a few months off from traveling. Charles M. Schulz is from Minnesota and in Downtown St. Paul there is all these statues of Peanuts kids. Kim and I visited the cutest little candy shop called Candyland. (well it was in the dark and the shop was closed but we got some cute pictures)

On saturday we went to the Mall of America with Angela and Mary Ann, my 2 new friends! We had lots of laughs and I enjoyed the fun times we spent together.Thanks Angela, Kim, and Mary Ann for a great weekend!!

Fall Soccer Season has Come and Gone

2009-10-26T20:29:00.000-07:00

The kids played soccer again this year and both really enjoyed it. Carson has played for 6 years now and is improving with every game. I love to see him out there on the field playing his heart out. His favorite position to play is defender and he is so good at it.

This year is Abbi's second year and she love to be out there playing. Well when she's not playing on the field with her little friend Berkley. Her very first game Abbi scored a goal for her team. We are so proud of her.

The Perfect Weekend Getaway!!

2009-10-05T19:58:00.000-07:00

Last weekend I suprised Jaime and took him up to Park City for a couple nights. We enjoyed the Mountain weather, Fall colors and each other. It was a perfect weekend for both of us.

Kids 1st Day of School

2009-09-24T19:55:00.000-07:00

Carson and Abbi so excited and ready to start school.

Carson
4th Grade
Teacher: Ms. Glass
Favorite Subject: Math

Abbi
Afternoon Kindergarten
Teacher: Ms. Aurthur
Ready to Learn

Jaime and I dropped off Abbi at her 1st official day of Kindergarten. She was so excited and didn't look back once. I can't believe that my baby girl is in school. It makes me so happy that she is excited and ready to learn.

Hope they have a Fabulous school year!

School starts tomorrow.

2009-08-23T20:31:00.000-07:00

This summer has flown by and now its time for school to start already. I am have mixed feelings about the kids starting school tomorrow.

I am not too worried about Carson, I always get nervous for him, will he be a good student? Will he have friends? Will he learn and grow like he needs to? I guess deep down I know he will be fine but as a mom I always have these worries and feelings.

I haven't wanted to face the fact that Abbi is now a Kindergartner. I am happy for her and I know she needs to grow and learn but she is my baby! I thought I had more time but the past 5 years has flown by. I know I have to let her go but this is so hard for me. My baby is growing up!

Our Last Official Summer Camping Trip

2009-08-23T20:03:00.000-07:00

Last weekend we met my sisters (Allison and Alexis) and my Dad in Hagerman Idaho for a fun camping weekend. The campsite was right by the snake river and was in a beautiful setting for a fun weekend with my family.

We went to the Fish Hatchery and did a little Fishing.

Jaime and Abbi trying to catch a fish.

Carson trying to figure out how to fish.

Sitting around the Campfire. Mmmmmm Smores!

My Sister and Me

Cousins Clara, Abbi, Melissa, and Hannah

Jaime and Abbi at the Alligator Farm in Hagerman. Yes that's right some crazy person in Hagerman raises Alligators.

The Whole Clan

Thanks to my family for a fun weekend!

Bear Lake

2009-08-16T18:19:00.000-07:00

Every summer we go up to Bear Lake to spend the day at the beach.

Sun, Sand, Water, Family and Fun!!

This year was no different. We had fun swimming, playing in the sand and just relaxing with family.

Date Night with the Kids.

2009-07-27T19:15:00.001-07:00

At least once a month we try to take the kids out to do something. Saturday we took the kids to Dinner at Fazolis and then to Cherry Hills to play miniature golf. The kids have never played and had so much fun. Surprisingly they were really good.

Carson lining up his putt

Abbi lining up her putt

After our game we took the kids for ice cream and drove around and showed the kids all the places we use to live. They were so interested in seeing and listening to our story before they were born. We had so much fun spending this time with the kids. We get caught up in our everyday lives its so nice to take a step away from home and do fun stuff with the kids!

24th of July

2009-07-27T18:57:00.000-07:00

Here in Utah the 24th of July almost seems like a bigger holiday than the 4th. We had a fun day. In the morning everyone met at IHop for breakfast. Then we went to the Bountiful Carnival. The kids and Jaime had fun playing in the park and on all the toys.

Carson and Abbi waiting in line for the big Slide.

Weeeee down the slide!

After spending a few hours at the park we went to Grammys house to swim.

Carson swimming like a fish

Abbi getting ready to jump in

All the boys trying to do a synchronized jump in. Didn't work to well!

I truly enjoy our family time!

Camping Trip

2009-07-13T20:31:00.000-07:00

This weekend we took a much needed family camping trip to Lava Hot Springs. We enjoyed relaxing, swimming, campfires, smores and family time. Jaime's brothers and my sister in law joined us and we had a super fun time!

The first night we made smores and if anyone knows if you have marshmallows around you have to play Fluffy Bunny. Jaime and Carson had their go at it. Its not the best video but its pretty funny!

Fourth Of July

2009-07-08T19:00:00.000-07:00

Family!! Fireworks!! Fun!!

Carson's Summer Buzz

2009-07-07T21:25:00.000-07:00

Carson has been begging me since summer started to buzz his hair. Well I finally got sick of his begging so he got his summer BUZZ!!I'm not a big fan, but he wanted it! I just hope it grows back to normal before school starts!!

Before

And After

He still is pretty cute!!

Work trip turned into a small vacation

2009-07-03T11:38:00.000-07:00

I feel very lucky to be able to have a job that lets me travel. Especially when I get to go to amazing places that I probably wouldn't go to.

A couple of weekends ago Rusty Pickle had a show in Chantilly Virgina. We Worked all day Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
We had a good show but come Sunday we were ready to play!!

Sunday we spent the day in Baltimore Maryland. Everyone said that Inner Harbor was the place to go so we checked it out. All it really is, is a tourist trap for 2 gals like us! But we had fun anyway. It was full of old buildings, pebble stone roads, and beautiful water.

Sunday we spent the day in Washington DC where I had such a wonderful experience. Visiting the city was amazing and again I realized how Lucky I was to be able to live and raise my family in this country.

Rain Rain Go Away!

2009-06-20T14:23:00.000-07:00

I am personally loving all the rain we have had. But the kids not so much!!
They have spent all morning playing with their bunnies, playing soccer, and who knows what else their imaginations have come up with. And all in the comfort of our Garage!!!

May in Review

2009-06-10T20:11:00.001-07:00

So I just realized I have't posted in over a month. Sometimes life just gets the best of me!

I traveled 3 out of the 4 weekends in May and sure am glad I am home for a while. I have been to Detriot, Orlando and Buffalo. All were great but nothing beats Niagara Falls. My friend and I got to spend a extra day in Buffalo after work was all done. We spent the day and went to Niagara Falls and even went to Canada! When I told Carson that I spent the day in Canada he asked "did you get some canadian bacon?" Too funny! We had so much fun! It was the perfect ending to a month of traveling.

Jaime and I had our 10 year anniversary. WOW! Has it really been 10 years? We haven't done anything since I have been out of town, but we will find some way to celebrate sometime soon!I love you Jaime and can't wait to see what the next 10 years brings! Just don't let it come to fast!

Carson is out of school for the summer and so excited. He misses his teachers and friends already, but is happy for summer to be here. If only it would stop raining!! I went on Carson's last field trip with him to the Natural History Museum. I had alot of fun watching him with his friends. Carson is such a good kid and is still the family clown!

Abbi is ready for school and can't wait for the summer to be over so she can go to Bubba's school. Abbi just had her 4th dance recitle and danced her little heart out. Jaime and Carson were ready to go after she danced but Abbi insisted on staying to watch the bigger girls dance. She told me that when she gets bigger she wants to dance like they do.

Bunnies!!

2009-04-29T20:35:00.001-07:00

Tonight when I came home from work I found these in my living room. Grammy (MIL) got bunnies for both Carson and Abbi. Not just one for them to share. They both have one.

The kids are so happy and totally in LOVE with their new pets. Thanks Grammy!

Carson and OREO

Abbi and THUMPER

Abbi's heart is broken over a fish!

2009-04-14T19:57:00.000-07:00

Against my wishes Abbi got a fish for Easter. I knew that fish don't last long yet Jaime wanted her to have her own pet. Tonight when we got home Abbi went to her room to change out of her soccer uniform while I made dinner.(yes I did make dinner tonight YAY for me!)I heard Abbi crying and I knew immediately why. She came downstairs with Hugh tears in her eyes.My little girls heart is broken over a fish!

Abbi: My fishy died mommy!!
Abbi: Why did it die?
Mom: Well we don't know why, maybe she was sick or missed her friends at the store.
Abbi: What are we going to do with her?
Mom: Well why don't we flush it down the toilet
Abbi: Why?
Mom: That's the way to fishy heaven
Abbi: Fishys go to heaven
Mom: Sure they do, there is a heaven for everyone even pets
Abbi: Will she be happy in fishy heaven?
Mom: Yes she will and she will have friends too
Abbi: OK mommy. But I'm still sad about my fishy
Mom: I know but we can go get another one this weekend

I think Walmart will make lots of money from us with Abbi's fascination for fish. We will see how long the next one lasts. Hopefully longer than 2 1/2 days. Any ideas on what fish to get that will last longer in a gallon fish tank?

Happy Birthday Abbi

2009-03-23T09:00:00.000-07:00

Its been 5 years and yet it seems like only yesterday you were born into our family.

March 23, 2004 at 6:30am we got a call from the hospital asking if we could come in to have you. We were so excited and told the hospital that we would be there in a half hour. We got Carson up and took him to Grammy's house and headed to the hospital. After We got all checked in, they started my medicine around 7:45am. Dad and Mom talked about how happy we were to have another baby. Around 9am mom was in so much pain that I yelled at dad to go find a nurse so I could have my epidural. They gave me my epidural but just enough to push twice and you were born at 9:15am. You came out eyes wide open ready to see the world. Mom and Dad were so excited to have a baby girl.

Abbi you are such a sweet girl and bring so much happiness to our family.
Happy Birthday Abbi, we love you!

Abbi's Favorites at 5

Color:Pink
Day of the week: Sunday
Thing to Play: Soccer
Thing to Do: Play Dress up
Least favorite thing to do: pick up my room
Animal: Bunny
Thing about my family: I Love Them
Number: 5 cuz I just turned 5
Abbi loves it when: It's Summer
Song: My Life would suck without you, Kelly Clarkson
Book: Fancy Nancy
Movie: Annie
When I grow up I want to be a: Doctor

I am very LUCKY and BLESSED

2009-03-17T20:28:00.000-07:00

Sometimes life has a way of consuming my life and I take what I have for granted. But tonight I am feeling very Lucky and Blessed for:

My Husband - He is my best friend, and the Love of my life.

Carson - He is the house clown and always making us laugh.

Abigail - She is the little boss around our house, but she is the sweetest most loving little girl.

My Family

Tonight I got home late from work but wanted to make dinner for my family. I was trying to think of something fast without it being a microwave something. So I decided to make GREEN Pancakes for St. Patricks Day. The kids Loved them and ate them right up. Jaime on the other hand couldn't bring himself to eat a green pancake.

Daddy, your such a good sport!

2009-02-20T19:30:00.000-08:00

The other night Abbi was playing dress up and Jaime walked in her room to see what she was doing. Abbi decided that Daddy needed to play dress up too! Jaime you are such a good sport to let your daughter dress you up!

Playing Catch Up!

2009-02-07T20:00:00.000-08:00

Well I haven't posted for a while so here is what we have been up to. January started and its back to reality after Christmas.

Carson went back to school after a long 2 weeks off. He loves school, he comes home with these new long words that he learns. For example: Fossil nossil e hil pufacation and anti disestablishment tarism anyone know what they mean? I sure don't! He really enjoys school and loves going every day. I don't remember loving it that much! It sure makes me happy to know that he enjoys it.

Abbi is dancing her little heart out at dance and loves playing with her friends. I really need to get her back into school, but keep procrastinating because I have to find a preschool/daycare and I am really nervous about it. I have looked at a couple around here and I am pretty sure where I want to take her. I just need to do it. She asks me everyday when she can go to school. This girl sure loves to dress up in everything and anything. Her favorite is swimsuits in the dead of winter. I have one silly but darling little girl.

Jaime and I are just working hard, raising our beautiful family and are happy as can be. I don't tell him enough how much I love and appriciate everything he does for our family. He is a wonderful father, hard worker and a fantastic husband. Love You Jaime!

I got back last week from a week in California for Winter CHA. It was rainy and cold everyday except the last day we were there. California must of known that it was my birthday so decided to warm up. Thanks California! We went to dinner and Newport beach after the show and teardown. It was very nice just to relax and play at the beach.

It was good to get away but even better to come home to my family.

My 30th Birthday

2009-02-04T10:30:00.000-08:00

I really don't feel it but as of last week I am 30 years old! I was out of town for my birthday so last friday night Jaime took the kids got dinner and a I asked for a cake but instead the kids picked out this big chocolate chip cookie for me. It was actually really good.

Thats the best present I could ever ask for is just to spend time with my family.

Jaime and the kids got me new dishes for my birthday. WOW! I wasn't expecting anything and they suprised me with new dishes. Now you wonder why I am so excited for new dishes? I have had the same dishes for the last 9 or so years. I have been looking and found the ones I wanted just thinking sometime maybe I will get them. Thanks to my wonderful husband and kids.

Our Christmas

2008-12-26T17:46:00.000-08:00

Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas. On Christmas Eve we went up to my Grammy's house. We always have pizza for dinner and everyone reads a Christmas book. After that we came home and the kids opened up there new Christmas jammies.

Then it was off to bed for Santa to come. Abbi had a hard time going to sleep, I think she was so excited that she made her tummy upset. Finally it took me to sit down with her for 10 minutes and rock her to sleep. Carson got up once but finally settled down.

Christmas morning the kids woke us up at 8:30. It was nice to be able to sleep in a little. The kids were so excited about all the fun things Santa brought. We had a good Christmas.

Trip on the Polar Express

2008-12-17T18:16:00.000-08:00

Last night we surprised the kids and took them on the Polar Express to the North Pole. We told them we were going to the mountains to build a snowman. We pulled into the train station and we told them we were lost and that we should go in the station to find out where we were. As we walked by the train they kept asking "are we going to get on a train?" I just said "Do you want to? " After a couple of times of them asking I said "OK lets get on!" Carson and Abbi were so excited as we boarded the Polar Express.

On our trip to the North Pole they served Hot Chocolate and Cookies, Read the book Polar Express, and had a Christmas Carol sing along. The best part of the trip was seeing Mr. and Mrs Clause. First the kids saw Mrs. Clause and thought that was pretty neat. Abbi said " I never seen her before" Then Santa came into our train car. All the kids on the train shouted SANTA and were all so excited. Santa gave all the kids a sleigh bell from the reindeer's harness and talked to each one of them.

If you haven't been you should take your kids at least once.

2008-12-16T11:55:00.000-08:00

May the spirit of Christmas bring you peace,
The gladness of Christmas give you hope,
The warmth of Christmas grant you love.
~Author Unknown

BRRRR Its Snowing!

2008-12-13T11:51:00.001-08:00

The kids were so excited to bundle up and go play in the snow. They rode the sled down our back porch stairs, made snow angels, and threw snowballs. When Abbi came in she said that she was as cold as the snow outside. Its to cold for me, I had to watch out the window all bundled up in a blanket.

2008-12-11T21:02:00.000-08:00

I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year. ~Charles Dickens

Whats your Elf Name?

2008-12-09T19:17:00.000-08:00

I found this on my friend Beckie's blog. I thought it was so cute!

My Elf Name Is: Sassy Mince Meat

What's Your Elf Name?

Its beginning to look alot like Christmas!

2008-12-09T09:22:00.000-08:00

I can't believe thats it already this time of year again. I love this time of year, here are few reasons why.

1. Christmas Lights
2. Decorations
3. My kids are extra good
4. I feel closer to our Heavenly Father
5. Spending time with Family
6. SNOW!!
7. Shopping
8. Yummy Food
9. Reading christmas books to my kids
10.Remembering the spirit of Christmas

It is Christmas in the heart that puts Christmas in the air. ~W.T. Ellis

Happy Holidays Everyone!

Happy Birthday Carson!

2008-12-01T20:43:00.000-08:00

I can't believe that you are already 9 years old. You have grown so fast, it seems like not to long ago we brought you into this world on a snowy Thursday night. I didn't feel you move all night the night before you were born and all morning. I called Dr. Farley and he asked me to come in so they could check on you. Mom left work thinking I would just come back, go in for a routine checkup. Little did I know that after the ultrasound everything looked good, but Dr. Farley wanted to bring you into this world. Mom was so scared and excited at the same time. Dad meet me at LDS hospital because mom was in such a hurry I didn't want to wait for Dad to come home and get me. On December 2, 1999 Carson Dean Weaver was born at 10:23pm weighing in at 8lbs 3oz 21in long. We are so grateful to have you as our son. You are growing up to be such a wonderful young man. We love you so much! Hope you have a Wonderful Birthday. Love, Mom, Dad, and Abbi

November in Review

2008-12-01T19:49:00.000-08:00

I can't believe its December already. Not alot has happened in November for us. Jaime and I are just working hard at our jobs and raising 2 adventurous children. Carson is enjoying school, and his friends. I went to his parent teacher confrences a couple of weeks ago and his teachers had nothing but good things to say about him. We are so proud of him. Abbi is enjoying playing at her friends house, hanging out with Great Grama and Grampa Weaver, and occasionally going to work with mom. Abbi had her Christmas Dance recitle last week and she danced her little heart out. She starts this week in a new class and new teacher and is super excited about it. I am so Thankful for my husband and kids, they are the world to me.

We traveled to Idaho to spend Thanksgiving with my family. Dad and Peni, Mom, Allison and her family, Amy and her family, Mike, Kevin, Danielle, Lauren, Aaron, Christian, and all the grandkids. It was so nice to have all of us together. (Alexis and Ashley we missed you!) I asked my kids what they were thankful for this year and Abbi said her family, bunny and her bed, Carson said his family, friends, and his PSP. Here are a few pictures of our Thanksgiving. We enjoyed spending time with the family.

On Friday we took all the kids bowling, they had so much fun.

That night after spending the day with the kids my sisters and I went and saw Twilight. Don't know what to say other than its such a good movie, and if you haven't gone to see it you should.

We had a good November and looking forward to December and Christmas.

Which Princess Are You?

2008-11-02T17:34:00.000-08:00

I found this on a blog and thought since Abbi was Cinderella for Halloween I would see what Princess fits me. So I am.....

You Are Pocahantas!

Free-spirited and wise. You have a strong passionate spirit that touches and changes all who know you. The wisdom and common sense that you have is really what guides you through life. Even so, you also have a very playful side that loves adventure and excitement.

Which Disney Princess Are You?

Happy Halloween!!

2008-10-31T21:02:00.000-07:00

Allison and her family came to Utah to spend Halloween weekend with us. The kids had fun with their cousins, carving pumpkins and Trick or Treating. We had 2 Cinderella's and 2 Ninja's, Mary Poppins, a Cheerleader, and a Cowboy. We went to South Davis Hospital, Grandma and Grandpa Weaver's, and up and down one street. The kids all got about a pound of candy each! WOW! Thats alot of candy!

October Update

2008-10-21T12:59:00.000-07:00

My sister Amy and her family adopted this beautiful baby girl Grayson Sophia Mahler (Sophie). She was born on October 4th, 2008 at 5:13 p.m. weighing 6 lb 5 oz. I am so happy for my sister and her family. They are so excited to have this new addition to their family and have so much love to give her. I can't wait to meet her!

In all my travel adventures I went to Hartford CT the first of the month. Here are a few pictures from my trip. I feel so blessed to have a job that lets me travel and meet new friends. Kim and Tiff I had so much fun! Thanks for all your hard work. I am off to St. Paul this week and get to work with my sister Allison. So excited! I will post pictures next week.

Last but not least what is October without a Fall Festival and the Pumpkin Patch? Some friends from work and I took our kids to Cornbelly's at Thanksgiving point. The kids had so much fun.

Fall Soccer Season Has Begun

2008-09-09T20:43:00.000-07:00

Both the kids are playing soccer this year. Its Abbi's first year and still a little iffy on the whole idea of running and kicking a ball. Once she starts playing she has fun. (She dosen't like to admit it) Her team is the PURPLE BUTTERFLIES, they all look so cute in their purple uniforms.

This year will be Carson's fourth year and is enjoying it more than ever. This year his team is a little more competitive and playing is more serious with a ref. Carson was suprised, he is so excited to be back on the playing field. They call their team the BLUE COURGARS. (Coach must be a BYU fan)

Fun at the Fair

2008-09-08T16:17:00.000-07:00

Sunday we took the kids to the Utah State Fair. Brandy, Brenda, Riley, Ryan and Kelli went with us. It was so fun being able to hang out with them. The kids had so much fun. Abbi said that the cows were really stinky, Carson said the Home Craft exhibit was driving him nuts. Abbi's favorite part was riding the pony and seeing all the bunnys. Carson's favorite part was the big yellow slide that we all went down. All in all we had a very enjoyable time with our family. Here are some pictures of our exciting day at the fair.

NERDS

2008-09-02T19:44:00.000-07:00

We went to see Journey to the Center of the Earth in 3D yesterday. So the kids got these 3D glasses to watch the movie. Now they just think they are pretty cool to wear. I have to laugh everytime I see them, they look so cute and so nerdy at the same time.

Tagged!

2008-08-30T21:08:00.000-07:00

Angie TAGGED me and I haven't done this before. So here is my best shot at it.

The Rules:
• Link the person(s) who tagged you.
• Mention the rules on your blog.
• Tell about 6 unspectacular quirks of yours.
• Tag 6 fellow bloggers by linking them.
• Leave a comment on each of the tagged blogger’s blogs letting them know they have been tagged!

1 - Well just like Angie I too have a very hard time picking out which movie to watch. If I remember seeing it, then I can't watch it.

2 - I twirl my hair when I'm thinking, tired, or bored. Don't know why, just a habit I picked up and can't seem to stop.

3 - I LOVE to watch the Disney channel with my kids.

4 - I would rather do yard work that house work.

5 - I take one of Abbi's stuffed animals with me when I go out of town to sleep with. Kinda funny, but if feels like I have a little of home with me.

6 - I love the smell of new plastic and books. Weird I know.

I TAG Brenda, Kim Garner, Connie, Libby, Lynn, and Allison

First Day of 3rd Grade

2008-08-27T19:05:00.000-07:00

Wow! I can't believe I have a 3rd grader. It seems like only yesterday he was just a baby. Carson got up early Monday morning and was ready just in time to go to school. He was a little nervous when we got to the school but as soon as he found his friends he fell right back into the school scene. Carson has 2 teachers this year, Miss Doxey, and Mrs. Dolling. He is so excited to have 2 cool teachers and to get back to learning. He's not to excited about having to learn cursive this year though. This morning Carson asked me what he should be when he grew up. I told him that he can be whatever he wanted. So he goes on to tell me that he wants to take care of the animals at the zoo. He says "I want to help train the orangutans". I told him if that what he want to do then go for it. Kids say the cutest things!

On our way!

2008-08-20T17:35:00.000-07:00

I am sitting in the Phoenix airport with my wonderful sister. We are on our way to work a show in Tulsa, OK. My sister (Allison) was so good to come with me at the last minute. Thanks to her family for letting her go! Will post more about our weekend later.

Day at the Zoo.

2008-08-19T20:43:00.000-07:00

This summer has flown by and I haven't been able to spend alot of time with the kids.I was in Charlotte, NC last weekend and leaving again tomorrow for Tulsa, OK, so today I took the day off work so I could spend the day with the kids. We decided to go to the zoo for the day. We pack a picnic and set off to the Hogle Zoo. The kids were so excited to see all the animals at the zoo. Abbi's favorite part of the zoo was the carousel and the train. We saved them for very last. Carson loved the Ghost of the Bayou. A rare white crocodile. Carson was the photographer at the zoo, I think he got a picture of everything we saw. We had so much fun, I sure enjoy these moments I get to play and be with my kids.

Month in Review

2008-07-24T18:45:00.000-07:00

I can't believe it been over a month since I last posted! Wow how time flies. The kids are enjoying their summer swimming and playing at Grammy's house. The kids and I went to Idaho to see everyone over the 4th of July weekend. We spent time with cousins swimming, and playing. We even went to a small town rodeo in Oregon. We had a good time. Jaime is loving his new job. Its alot of work and tons of hours but he is enjoying every minute of it. I just got back from Chicago for CHA Summer. We had a great show and had lots of fun with all the Rusty Pickle girls. For Pioneer day we went to the local parade and fireworks last night. Today we took the kids to the Bountiful Carnival, the kids ate snow cones, bear claws, and played on the rides. We went to Grammys house and let the kids swim again, they can never get enough water. All in all we are having a busy but great summer, and try to spend as much time with the kids as we can. I have such great kids. I will post summer pictures a little bit later. Hope everyone is having a great summer. Just a month and school is back in session. Enjoy it while you can!

Caffeine For the Creative Mind

2008-06-17T18:52:00.000-07:00

So I found this book called Caffeine for the Creative Mind. Its full of exercises to wake up your brain. So here's one for ya.

I think my seven year old could beat me in a race.
The perception is that adults do everything better than kids. Au, contraire! There are tons of things kids do better than adults. Your task is to name twenty things that you think kids do better than adults. Here are mine

1. Energy, Wow if I could have that much energy!
2. Playing, I wish I had that that much time just to play
3. Love, They can Love everyone without the worry of getting hurt.
4. Make Messes, That's just a given
5. Eat, They can eat anything and not gain a pound
6. Draw Pictures, They are the sweetest pictures even if your arms are just lines
7. Make you smile, Just looking at them makes you smile
8. Snuggle, The best!!
9. Talk, You can carry on a conversation about lizards, and princess forever
10. Sing, At least better than me.
11. Video Games, Oh I don't even go there.
12. Swing, Oh it makes me sick
13. A Good Friend, I try to stay in touch with mine, but life gets ahead of me
14. Gives Encouragement, You can always count on your kids to say whats on there mind
15. Cry, When they are upset they really know how to let you know
16. Laugh, You can always get a good laugh from them
17. Tuning out noises, You could have a rock band concert going on and if they are doing something they don't want interrupted, it wont be!
18.Listen, Well only if its something they really want to hear.
19. Bug there siblings, Again need I say more??
20. Smile, They always a smile on their face.

Leave a comment and tell me what you think kids can do better than adults. Exercise your brain today!

Jaime got his job!!

2008-06-15T20:09:00.000-07:00

Jaime got a job offer with Sephoria this week. He starts on June 23rd and will be gone training for a week in Baltimore. We are so excited for a change, and change is always good. It will be hard for a while as he gets trained and they get up and running, but Jaime is always up for a challenge.

Better late than never!

2008-06-15T19:56:00.001-07:00

Happy Father Day to my wonderful husband and wonderful daddy to my kids.

Happy Fathers Day to Jaime's dad, grandpa and brother.

Happy Fathers Day to my own dad and to my 3 wonderful brother in laws - Glen, Danny, and Steve. Hope you all had a wonderful day. You deserve. it!

Wow!! How Time Flies

2008-06-04T20:47:00.000-07:00

I cannot believe that its already June. Carson is out of school and is ready for summer. He already thinks he can stay up late. We will just see about that. Here is a self portrait that he took to show how excited he was that school was out.

Abbi had her dance recital tonight and she danced her little heart out. Well as good as a 4 year old will dance in front of a audience of 100 people. We are so proud of her.

I just got back from a show in Buffalo NY. The show was good but being with my Rusty Pickle friends makes it all worth it. Kim and Libby you are a blast to be with.

Niagara Falls was beautiful. I am so grateful that I have this kind a job where I can travel and see all the wonders of the world. Big Thanks to my wonderful husband and kids for letting me travel.

You only live once, but if you work it right, once is enough

2008-04-27T21:05:00.000-07:00

What have we been up to?

2008-04-27T20:46:00.000-07:00

Well we haven't been up to much lately. We are just busy with our day to day life's.
* Jaime and I have been busy with work. Sephoria is putting a warehouse here in Salt Lake, and Jaime has turned in his resume. We will see what happens. I am getting ready to go out of town again on May 6th. I will be in Detroit for a few days. Looking forward to it. I really love my job, they have been so good to me.
* Carson has been playing soccer, Friday night they tied the game to the best team in there league. Those little boys work so hard, but they have so much fun playing together. Carson is looking forward to the summer and can't wait until school is out. I gotta find something for him to do all summer. Any suggestions???
* Abbi is still in dance and loves every minute of it. She will put her tap shoes on at home and dance around. She is working hard to get ready for her recital in June. She loves to go to preschool to see her friends and to learn new things.
* This weekend we decided to do a little Spring Cleaning. I started in the house and cleaned out the kids rooms, toys, closets, under beds, and drawers. Then we went outside and WOW! do we have our work cut out for us. We have alot of spring cleaning to do outside. I am looking forward to it, I would rather do yard work then house work. Abbi helped me mow the front lawn today, Jaime gets the back. The kids really enjoyed being outside. They sure get wiped out playing outside.

Have you ever seen the Worlds Largest Catsup Bottle???

2008-04-07T19:55:00.000-07:00

Well we ventured out one night to go find it. It started in Applebees at dinner. We saw a picture of it so we decided to take our pictures next to it. We thought that was pretty cool and that would satisfy our curiosity. Well after laughing and taking pictures by the picture in Applebees the hostess had a friend tell us where to find it. I got instructions and we ventured off to go find it. You would never think it was such a big deal but to us we were on a quest to find the Worlds largest Catsup Bottle. After a few detours and a good look at old downtown Collinsville, I saw it ahead. It was all lit up and looked like it was floating in air from aways back.

It was quit an adventure, Thanks Kathy, Kim and Nanette for all the fun we had in St. Louis.

CKC St. Louis

2008-04-07T19:51:00.000-07:00

Here is the Rusty Pickle carnies that worked the booth. Me, Kim, Kathy, Nanette. If you ever worked a show before you know what I mean by carnies. You set up one day work the next 2 days and then tear down for the next show. And you move on to another show and do it all over again.

Trip To St. Louis

2008-04-07T19:29:00.000-07:00

I flew to St. Louis last Wednesday for a Creating Keepsakes Convention. We got in about 4:00. We went and found our hotel and then we decided to go to dinner at the Hard Rock.

After dinner we decided to go find the famous Arch that St. Louis is known for. Here are a few pictures. It was so big and so cool to see. They say its the gateway to the west. I guess I better freshen up on my history.

Words to Live by.......

2008-03-24T21:16:00.000-07:00

A day without sunshine is like night.

Little Easter Bunny

2008-03-24T21:12:00.000-07:00

Happy Easter Carson and Abbi

2008-03-24T21:11:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday Abbi

2008-03-24T21:10:00.000-07:00

2008-03-24T21:06:00.000-07:00

We had a good Easter.? The kids woke up and were so excited.? We told them that since it was Abbi's birthday we were going to do things a little different.? We had breakfest and then made the kids go into there rooms.? Jaime and I hid Easter eggs through the house and put out their Easter baskets.? The kids loved it.? They had so much fun looking for eggs.?

Abbi turned 4 on Sunday as well.? Wow I can't believe she has grown so big so fast.? We had Jaime's family over for lunch, cake and ice cream.? I decided that she didn't need any more toys, so we got her all outside toys, and a couple of books.? We got her a scooter and gardening tools to help plant this summer.? Since she had to spend her with Easter we made her a bunny cake and she thought it was the best cake she's ever seen.?

Words to Live by.......

2008-03-10T17:36:00.001-07:00

Smile, it’s the second best thing you can do with your lips.

First Spring Battle Wound

2008-03-10T17:26:00.000-07:00

It was so nice outside yesterday, the kids played outside for a couple of hours until this happened. Abbi came in the door with her face all bloody and crying hysterically. Carson was pulling her behind her bike in a small wagon and she decided to get out. So instead of asking Carson to stop, she stood up and fell. This is her first fat lip of the spring season. I am sure there will be more battle wounds to come.

Dad Came to Visit

2008-03-08T19:54:00.000-08:00

Dad and Lauren came and spent the weekend with us. Friday night we just visited for a while and went to bed. We were all tired. Saturday we slept in, and relaxed. Saturday afternoon we went and walked around the Gateway Mall and then went to dinner at the Spaghetti Factory. Then we came home and watched movies. It was nice to have you here for the weekend, we really enjoyed it.

Words to Live by.......

2008-03-02T15:07:00.000-08:00

Everybody needs a little words to live by. I have decided to post a quote for the week. So here is this weeks quote.

"Live life to the fullest."-Ernest Hemingway

Sunday March 2, 2008

2008-03-02T13:35:00.000-08:00

So I've been wanting to start a blog for a long time, but have never done it. Well today is the day. My house is clean, the kids are playing, Jaime is on his computer and I have decided to do it. I am still learning so bear with me as I play with our family blog.