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2011-10-13T23:07:00.000-07:00

Tonight while putting Tanner to bed, we had this conversation:
T: Mom sometimes when it is really quiet I hear a voice talking in my head. and It's not Hailey or Preston or the tv.
M: Who is talking to you?
T: It's Jesus
M: What is he saying to you?
T: He is telling me that He loves me.
M: That is a really special thing.
T: Its special because Jesus made us special
He has told me that he has heard voices before but I have not asked him about it until tonight. What a testimony he has about Jesus's love for him. I always pray that my children will feel of that love and I am so glad that Tanner does.

2011-03-11T22:04:00.000-08:00

Preston and I were watching basketball last night and we were both sort of into it and there was a moment of silence for a few minutes and out of the blue Preston says "dad, there are only two non african guys playing" and I just started laughing inside, it was cute and funny. -ry

2011-03-11T22:02:00.000-08:00

I asked Hailey to pick up some her get well notes that her teacher and class for her and told her that I would help her. As I started to gather them up she said:
Good job mom keep going. You are doing such a good job. con artist

2011-03-11T21:58:00.000-08:00

Tanner and I were outside and we had this conversation:
Tanner: I hear Jozen yelling outside.
Me: Jozen lives too far away for you to hear him. I think that it is Tessa next door.
Tanner:But Mom, I have super power ears and Jesus gave them to me
Tanner:I love Jesus
Me:I love Jesus too.
Tanner:Mom, who is the boss of us?
Me: Heavently Father?
Tanner: Yea Heavenly Father. I love Jesus and Heavenly Father.

2011-01-30T20:39:00.000-08:00

Heavenly father I really love you
I will help you clean up cause I love you
Cause I really really love you
Cause your special
the end
song sung by Hailey at bedtime

2011-01-19T22:15:00.000-08:00

A week ago we switched Hailey to afternoon Kindergarten. She would wake up so tired and it would be a fight to go to school. We thought that going in the afternoon would solve everything. It didn't... I had done everything that I thought would solve her problem. After talking to the principle and counselor we decided that they would meet me and the curb and they would take her to her classroom. Yesterday was the first day and both were there to pick her up. They were so calm and kind and took her to class crying. Today just the counselor and sweet Hannah were there and she cried for a second and walked holding their hands to her class. She says that she wants to walk by herself tomorrow. Progress!!!!

Everyone is dying to go outside and play! We ventured out today and jumped and played on the swing setin the mere 50 degree weather! Julia would live on the swing if I would let her!!

2011-01-18T22:10:00.001-08:00

As I was putting Hailey to bed I was popping my fingers. This was our conversation.
Hailey:Mom you need to stop popping your fingers because its bad for them.
Me:Who told you that?!
Hailey:Preston

Remember

2011-01-17T21:50:00.000-08:00

Someday I want my children to have books of memories from their childhood. I have a heck of a time remembering what happened last week. I want to remember that last week on the way home from Preston's mom and dad date we had this conversation:
Preston:One of my favorite things about myself is that I am good at sports.
Me:What else do you like about yourself?
Preston: I like that you are my momma
I want to remember that tonight as I was putting Tanner to bed he put his little hand on the side of my head and rubbed it with his thumb. I have been sick today and he was worried about me. He asked me if medicine would make me feel better. He told me that tomorrow he would draw me a picture because I am sick. I would forget that tender moment I had with him in the weeks to come.
I want to remember the eyes that my Hailey looked up at me with when I was telling her and Pres that treating each other the way they did didn't bring the Spirit into our house. How sorry she looked. The sweet hug they gave each other afterwards.
I want to remember the apprehension I have for Julia to go under anesthesia this Thursday for tubes. The feelings I feel for that sweet little girl when she was laying on the floor and I was giving her kisses.
This year I want to remember. To not miss out on sweet moments, hard moments, learning moments.

Sisters

2010-01-10T16:30:00.001-08:00

There is nothing like having a sister. I know that these two adore each other already. Someday they will have a close relationship and be best friends like I am with my sisters. I am so glad that my Heavenly Father sent this sweet little girl so that Hailey could have her. (and us too!)

Fire Station

2010-01-09T15:26:00.000-08:00

Yesterday Tanner and I went on a field trip to the fire station with Hailey's preschool class. 32 degrees and walking....cold! They were able to honk the LOUD trucks, go inside an ambulance, try on the hat's, and even spray the hose. I cannot believe that my little tanner will be in this class next year!

Christmas Morning

2010-01-07T11:37:00.000-08:00

Reynolds Christmas

2010-01-07T11:24:00.001-08:00

Karlson Christmas

2010-01-07T11:18:00.001-08:00

Hailey's annual tea party, prime rib dinner, cute cousins, opening presents...perfect night!

Julia's Blessing

2010-01-07T11:08:00.000-08:00

Ryan gave Julia a beautiful blessing. Her dress was also beautiful dress that Grandma Karlson got. Wish I could of taken a better picture of it!

Tess and Holts wedding

2010-01-07T11:02:00.000-08:00

Hailey was asked to be flower girl and Pres was asked to be the ring bearer. Everything about the wedding was beautiful!

2009-11-04T21:34:00.000-08:00

Sometimes I get so caught up in being a housewife and not a mom. Ryan is good at reminding me on what's really important in life.

P's Halloween Party

2009-11-04T21:30:00.000-08:00

He leans over to me and whispers
"Mom I am so glad that you are here with me."
It's nice to be loved...

Annual Halloween Party

2009-10-29T13:31:00.000-07:00

For the past couple of years, Grandma and Grandpa Karlson have held a Halloween party. To say they go all out is an understatement! They received an invitation a few weeks ago and have been counting down the days. Grandpa picked them up at 3:00 yesterday and the plan was for them to stay the night. At 1:30 am the dogs started barking. I looked out the window and saw the kids and Kerry sitting in our driveway.
Tanner was so croupy and needed to come home. They tried and tried calling but both phones were dead. Oops! Tanner is still coughing but doing tons better.

2009-10-28T17:09:00.000-07:00

Here are just a few of the AMAZING pictures that Shara took this morning.

Pumpkins, pumpkins and more pumpkins

2009-10-25T20:24:00.000-07:00

If you look closely to this picture, you can see ryan's hands holding H and T's pumpkins up!

Before I forget....

2009-10-21T21:22:00.001-07:00

Just a few funny things that the kids have said that I am afraid I will forget!

Preston-
P:Mom, this girl in my class has a crush on Spencer. He doesn't have a crush on her. And Christian and Rachel have crushes on each other. They have even kissed.
Me: It's not ok to kiss girls. Only your mom and Dad.
P: No mom, its ok if you have a crush on a person to kiss.
NO ITS NOT!

Hailey-
H:Mom I want to go to Arlins house
M:Arlin is at work
H:I want to go to his mom's house
M:you mean his wife's house?
H:ya
M:Arlin doesn't have a wife. He is not married
H:That's so sad. Maybe Jesus will bring him one.

Jacob aka Tanner
For some strange reason Tanner likes to be called Jacob. I have no idea where it came from. Sometimes when you ask him what his name is, he will reply Jacob. Hailey often called him it even when they weren't playing house. We quickly discouraged it and it is a little better now. Strange little boy!

2009-10-21T18:58:00.000-07:00

This is a daily occurrence at our house. Tanner and Hailey make a huge mess. It usually makes me crazy but I need to let go and let them use their little imaginations. (as long as they clean it up) Having Preston be at school all day has made these two create a strong little bond. I hope that they can remain close all their lives.
Check out T's awesome outfit....he has on Hawaiian print shorts with dogs on them and a reunion shirt. Great! Its 60 degrees, good mom.

Ry Ry

2009-10-19T21:28:00.000-07:00

Ryan turns 30 today. I met (fell in love with, re met, was lucky enough to actually know the guy) when I was 18 and he was 21. 8 1/2 years has totally flown by! During those years I have come to know that he is the hardest working person I know, he loves his children and would do anything for them, he is honest, he is passionate about life, sports never come first, his patients has grown, I can talk to him about anything. I love him so much and am so grateful that he is mine forever.

Julia

2009-10-19T21:11:00.000-07:00

Every time we bring a new baby into our home I am so amazed at how much love I can have for them. Words cannot express the love that I have for my sweet little Julia. She has the most dainty little features and is such a good baby. I cannot believe that she is almost a month old. I wish that they could stay little forever. Although she has been part of our family for only a month it seems like she has been with us forever. I cannot imagine our life without her.

2009-02-12T17:49:00.000-08:00

I told Ryan to check the blog while he was gone so that he could see what we have been up to. Obviously I havent been doing a good job at that because I have been zonking at 8 every night with the kids! I am going to try to redeem myself! Sorry Ry.....

I have been trying and trying to take a picture of the 3 kids and it is nearly impossible. I think that the last one is as good as it gets!(....for now)

Yesterday Preston stayed home with a really yucky throat and fever. We all stayed in our jammies all day. (felt sorry for my sister in law Jesamy who was lucky enough to see us in all of our glory!) The kids got on their old shirts and potato printed hearts. They were pretty excited to use my paints since that's all I had and usually is totally off limits.

Love you Ry.....COME HOME!

2009-02-08T18:53:00.000-08:00

Ry left last night for Pennsylvania. He is going to be gone for 9 days.
So far so good! We have had such a nice day. We went to church this morning. When we got home, we were so cold that we filled up the bathtub and stuck our feet in. We've played hide and seek, the monster and the horse game. There has been very minimal arguing and every one has been quite happy.
My wonderful mother in law has offered to take them over the weekend, when I am sure that I will need the break! But after today, I think that I will be ok! Even if every day is like today, it will be such a treat to only think about myself for 24 hours!
This is Ry shaving down his beloved (sick) beard. If you know me at all, I HATE facial hair. I have even threatened him that I would grow out my arm pit hair! (too much info.....sorry) He got a beard trimmer and shaved off a good 3/4 inches. More than he wanted but it made a very happy wife!

2009-02-03T11:35:00.000-08:00

There is nothing like a flower in a blender pitcher to make Daddy feel better!!!

2009-02-01T19:13:00.000-08:00

I couldn't go on and not post a few of my favorite Christmas pictures! We were lucky enough to have it at the Karlsons with the whole family!

Tanner loves his uncle Wesley
Princess Hailey

We saw Santa in the Karlsons backyard. Pres hid!
Mona helping the kiddos write a letter to Santa.
Papa reading a Christmas story.

Hailey held a tea party. She was so tickled that everyone attended!

Sledding on Christmas Eve. Ry and Hailey were being towed behind the four wheeler. They popped the raft!

Going Private!

2009-01-31T11:04:00.000-08:00

After debating and debating I have decided to make my blog private. If by chance there is someone out there that wants an invite to it, and I don't have their email address let me know! (doubt there is, but you never know!) I will leave it public for a couple more days!

2009-01-29T21:15:00.000-08:00

I am a very mean mommy! Hailey has been having a hard time going to preschool for the last few weeks. She is very attached to me. Wherever I go, Hailey goes.
She talks and talks about going to school all week and then when it comes time to go she hides her head and latches on to me. Last week she threw a fit for 10 mins in the hall of her preschool. I couldn't do that to her teacher any more!
We have been talking about how big girls go to school without crying, big girls are happy, big girls do this and this and this. It didn't work today, so I got mean. I told her that when she got home, I was going to take all of the toys out of her room and she was going to stay in there until preschool was done. I was prepared to hold on to her door handle for 2 hours!
We got home and I got a black garbage sack and put her toys in it. (she even helped me, silly girl) She went in and was not happy. (I told her that if she wanted to go to school at any time I would take her) After a few mins of unhappiness she said that she had to go to the bathroom. I told her to go but that she had to get back in when she was done. After she went, she grinned and said she was ready to go back to school.
I hate being mean!....But I hope that this solved her problem....(good thing I love her to pieces)

2009-01-28T22:15:00.000-08:00

We have been drinking a lot of this:

You would think that after almost 6 days, Tanner would be over his croup. Poor little kiddo... In fact, he just woke up coughing so hard that he threw up.

I just got home from watching ry play city league basketball. My sweet mom came over so that I could go watch him. Crazy guys have games at 830 and 930 every Wednesday. I never realized how tiny ryan is until tonight. Everyone towered over him!

Sunday Randoms

2009-01-25T22:11:00.001-08:00

I don't know why this picture wouldn't turn the right way.... This is the second tea party that ry and I attended tonight. The first was H's and this one was P's. Delicious!

Meggie's 2nd favorite human is definitely Preston.
We got new yummy smelling not doggie smelling carpet and have a baby gate at the bottom of the stairs. This is a usual occurrence with him yelling I'm stuck, I'm stuck!
I came downstairs tonight to get the kids a drink and went past something on my rug. I didn't have my contacts on so I didn't see what it was. As I came past it again I stepped on it with bare feet. It was a little wet and made the sickest squishing sound. I looked closer and it was A DEAD BIRD! I was so grossed out by the noise that I couldn't pick it up and called my neighbor to do my dirty work! (ry was at a meeting)
I took the pic far away so I wouldnt gross anyone out!

wedding present

2009-01-22T22:18:00.000-08:00

I know...2 posts in one day! I just finished Cameron's wedding present (I actually need to touch the black paint up a bit, but it gives you an idea!). I know that I am safe posting these early because there is no way that cam would be reading my blog on his honeymoon!
This is a different project because I painted the 2 c's just because I wanted to see if I could do it! I also painted the background of the little canvas to match the paper. I snagged the cupboard for 50 cents at a garage sale. Talk about a cheap wedding gift!
In the future (if I can get good enough) I would like to start hand painting canvases. Sara is bringing her bedding for her little guy so that I can match the colors and make an attempt!
Sure hope they like it. It was a lot of fun to do.

2009-01-22T19:15:00.000-08:00

We made a special trip to the Tri-Cities on Saturday for Hailey. She said that she was going to cry for just a little bit. She didn't....she just grinned!

2009-01-18T21:41:00.001-08:00

My blogger is all written in Egyptian....or something. I don't know how to change it! Someone help me!

2008-11-15T22:00:00.000-08:00

Do all little boys get this sweaty?!!!

2008-11-15T15:04:00.000-08:00

While I was busy doing this:

They were doing this:

(making houses for my old barbies....I know P will love this picture later in life!)

Rundown of October

2008-11-11T20:49:00.000-08:00

I am trying to eliminate some things in my life right now so I can be a better house keeper, blogger, become less stressed so I don't get sick all of the time and most importantly a better wife and mom. In the meantime here is a rundown of our October! (hold on for a picture overload!)

Our annual trip to the pumpkin patch. I think that we had about 12 pumpkins in all by the time October was finished!

A beautiful October night.
Hailey and P dancing.
The bear that T is holding is his most favorite thing. Hailey got it from a yard sale and it is the yuckiest thing! It's even missing an ear. I don't know what we would do if we lost it. He calls it his baby and can't go to bed without it.
I love those kiddos so much.

I think that it was a mere 57 degrees out and Hailey insisted that it was warm enough to swim. I told her that I wasn't helping her and of course that didn't stop her! She only stayed out for 10 mins...

Gma and Gpa Karlson invited our family and our good friends over for a Halloween party. To say they went all out is an understatement! We had dinner, played bingo, painted pumpkins, and decorated cookies. EVERYONE had to dress up. We all had a blast!
I cannot forget Ryan's birthday. I am so grateful for the wonderful husband and father he is!

Carving of the pumpkin!

My little fairy (I don't think that her little body ever has any sense of just how cold it is outside!)

Halloween

a few of my favorite things

2008-11-11T18:48:00.001-08:00

Hailey's most favorite thing for the last few months is Strawberry Milk. I remember loving it when I was little...

Another favorite is MAKEUP! Her birthday is in a few weeks and all she talks about is getting makeup. Yesterday we broke down and bought some with her own money. She was in heaven. She is even accessorized with pink and purple clips!

T R O U B L E

2008-11-11T18:36:00.000-08:00

There is nothing like expensive eyeliner rubbed into my carpet.... (he looks so proud of himself)

That night I moved the butter from the table and my little helper Hailey moved
it back. A cup of butter on bread and then stuffed into a glass!

Bad man?

2008-10-04T08:33:00.000-07:00

Today we were picking up a friend and her son to go to McD's. Her husbands friend was in the garage and said something was stupid. Pres over heard him:
P:Mom, why did he just say stupid?
Me: Some people can say that, but our family cannot.
P:Is he a bad man?
(Oh yes P...he is a very bad man!!!)

2008-08-15T15:10:00.000-07:00

Last night Ry went past the bathroom last night and it smelled so bad. The floor was rotting and it was the first time it smelled really bad. He decided that before he left town for work, he needed to tear it up. After he took off the toilet, he found that the builders had not put the toilet on the seal properly.
Every time it was flushed, water leaked onto the floor. Sick.

I was able to get a few signs done for the Pedal Pusher. If you head over to www.wordsbymarygold.blogspot.com you can take a look! If my kids are with me when I go there, then we must stop and take a look at the pet store since its next door. I just happen to have my camera with me so I sneaked a few photos of these beauties! They are hairless cats that they say they flew in from Russia. If you look at them long enough, they are kinda cute!

Oatmeal does a body good....

2008-08-11T18:06:00.000-07:00

Preston came up to me this morning with a big no bake cookie and asked me if it was ok to eat it. I figured that it had oatmeal in it, so it should be a good breakfast....right?!
I cannot, cannot for the life of me make good no bake cookies. They always fall apart. It figures that they are one of Ry's favorite cookies. Last night Ryan gave up on me and made them himself. They were DELICIOUS!

2008-08-10T19:31:00.000-07:00

This week we took pres and Hailey to the fair and rodeo. Tanner stayed at Beth's house. We ended up having 6 extra tickets so we called our neighbor's and the joined us. (Vendla and Kerry were supposed to come with us but Grandma N. is very sick and is in the hospital. Please keep her in your prayers.)
One of the first events was the calf roping and Hailey immediately came and sat on my lap. She asked me if she could go home. I asked her why and she said that she didn't like it. I finally got out of her that she was sad that they were roping the baby cows. She is so her parents daughter!
Last night we were able to see Kelly Pickler. Who would of thought that Kelly Pickler would come to little ol Umatilla County Fair?! She was such a little thing and put on such a fun show! We were able to take Beth, Derek, the Bishop and his wife. I don't think that the bishop ever put down his cell phone while taking pictures! He was so crazy! Was the funniest part of the night!

You might be able to tell...I chopped Hailey's hair off. Poor thing cried tears every day when I did her hair. It's so much better now!

Aunt Aggie's Shoes

2008-08-06T22:33:00.001-07:00

July in Review

2008-08-06T21:55:00.000-07:00

We played a little kick ball

Watched fireworks

Preston decided that he needed to learn how to ride a bike without training wheels. He went outside, took the T wheels off with Ry's tools and taught himself in about 5 mins.

Went to the beach with ry's side of the family

Went crabbing while we were there

We added a cat to our family and Pres decided to name her Sassy. She is a good little kitty and puts up with ALOT.

Took swimming lessons. Pres became quite the pro at the super man glide.

Prayers and Stealing

2008-07-14T21:27:00.001-07:00

Every night at bedtime I have a hard time getting Hailey to say her prayers. I eventually say it for her and she usually chimes and and repeats me. Tonight after the same battle, we ended the prayer and she said that she wanted to talk to Heavenly Father again. I said ok and told her that she needed to say it by herself. It went like this: Heavenly Father, I love my Mom I love my Dad I love Preston. Bless the missionaries. Bless President Monson. Amen
It feels so good to know that I am doing something right.
On the Other Hand:
After Ry had tucked Preston into bed, Preston called Ry back into his room. The conversation went like this:
P: Dad, I took a piece of Aunt Kate's candy
R:Did you steal it from her?
P:I cant think right now. My head hurts. Ask me tomorrow
R:What?!
P:I took a piece of Aunt Kate's candy
R:What kind of candy
P:A cotton candy piece
R:Taffy?
P:Yes.
R:Does she know you took her candy?
P:No.
R:You cant steal peoples candy. Its not nice.
R:You need to call her and tell her that you're sorry.
P:I don't want to call her. I will just say sorry real loud right now. SORRY Aunt Kate.
R:No, you need to call her
P:No I will say it real loud so she can hear me.

Hike

2008-07-14T21:22:00.001-07:00

Dad had taken this hike about 15 years ago with Andy and some scouts. It took us about that long to find it! It was about 1 1/2 hours away and totally worth it. We went past the Indian reservation and to the Y of the Umatilla river. The hike was absolutely beautiful. We hiked through swarms of purple and blue butterflies and over little streams. We eventually turned around and swam in the Umatilla. The river was a little swift at times. I went out to help Preston and Hailey followed. All 3 of us eventually fell in. They were not happy campers. Hailey went back and sat with mom and Tanner. They were happy to throw rocks in the river and look at the tiny fish.

The Columbia

2008-07-14T19:37:00.000-07:00

Today was so hot, but you wouldn't have know it by the temp. of the river. Beth, Jill and I put on our swim suits planning on swimming with them. It was so cold! I don't know how the kiddos went swimming.

The boys would go up and down the shore and collect big logs to build a fort. Someone would have to stand on the end of it so they could lift it onto the sand. Jill even got in on the action!

Some other good shots:

True Love

2008-07-14T19:32:00.000-07:00

Hailey was having so much fun playing in the pool when all of the sudden she screamed. We thought that she had just gotten bitten by an ant but we ended up finding a stinger in her little leg.

Dad had just gotten home from work and was still in his nice clothes. She was sopping wet, but it didn't stop him from scooping her up in his arms. There is nothing like being comforted by your papa.

Reynolds Summer Day Camp

2008-07-14T18:55:00.000-07:00

Today we went over to moms and had a mini summer camp. I was in charge of the craft, Beth the snack and Jill the water activity.
Craft: Tye Dying 4th of July shirts They were supposed to be red white and blue but ended up to be pink and purple. I was a little worried about what the older boys would think of the color, but they ended up thinking they were really cool!

Snack: Little pizza's made with Ritz, pepperoni and cheese & The Pioneer marshmallow treats made of Ritz, peanut butter and marshmallow's. SO so yummy!

Water Activity: Duck Duck Goose with spray bottle, Water relay with hole in the cup and high jump with the hose
Hailey was pretty funny during the relay. She was very concerned about the hole in the cup and took forever to get to the bowl to pour it out!

Can't wait for part 2 with the Reynolds!

THE WOOLEY'S CAME!!!

2008-07-14T18:44:00.000-07:00

I could just forget about the last 3 weeks and not post anything...But it has been jam packed of fun!
The wooleys drove all the way from Arizona to spend a few weeks with us. It was so much fun. Everyday we had something planned for the kids. (all 15 of them!)It was almost like we were running a summer camp!
On this day we went to the nature trails and packed a picnic for the park across the street. At night my kids would be so exhausted, the min. their heads hit the pillow they were out.
Andy and Tim's families come in a couple of weeks. We are excited to be able to do all of these fun things again!

What are you looking at?!

2008-06-22T17:35:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I was coming home from the neighbors and saw this little guy slithering in our yard. I think that he was just a garden snake and was about a foot and a half long. Hopefully its single and doesn't have a little family!

2008-06-21T18:29:00.000-07:00

I was able to finish 6 boards for the Petal Pusher and posted their pictures on my other blog! www.wordsbymarygold.blogspot.com

Geek Squad

2008-06-11T21:22:00.000-07:00

Preston brought in the swimming bag last night and everyone modeled our goggles. You would think that it being June we would be using the contents in our swimming bag. The weather here has had other plans. It has been windy windy windy and pouring cats and dogs. Yesterday I made soup it was so cold. Who makes soup in JUNE?!!!

On another note....the owner of a local boutique called and asked if I would make a dozen signs to sell in her shop. EXCITED! She has asked her present vinyl lady that she wants her signs out by the 20th so mine can come in. I have so many fun ideas running through my head. Be sure to check out my other blog in the next week or so to see.
I went to her store about a month ago and picked up these windows for a steal and a half:

You can't tell in the picture but the ones in the cubbies are hung with wire and then the wire is wrapped with a crystal garland. I made the shelf on the large window....and I mean large! That sucker has to weigh a good 100 pounds. I still need to work on the accessories, but its getting there! (I made the topiaries...a little rough but much cheaper than I could have bought ones!)
I also must confess why I haven't blogged alot lately. I have an addiction.....
I love to decorate my house. I LOVE to garage sale for those decorations. I also love to frequent goodwill and antique stores. I found a bit of a treasure of an antique store the other day here in Hermitown! I even called my sister in law when I found it. I am sure that she thought I was crazy....it was like Christmas for me! I love to look at decorating blogs. I have quite a few that I frequent. Ryan is so wonderful about it and lets me do my thing. I am trying to balance my life with my addiction. I am sure that I am not the best at it, but I am having fun!

Best Yard Sale Find Ever!

2008-06-02T13:14:00.000-07:00

Every Friday morning, my friend Nichole and I go yard saling. At about our third stop I spotted a sign advertising a FREE PIANO!!!!! I immediately told the lady that I wanted to see it. I wasn't sure that ry would want it so I called him and got his voice mail. After thinking about it for a sec I couldn't pass up the offer! He was going to have to want it! Just as I told the lady that I wanted it another lady was going to do the same. Good thing I was quick! Here she is in all of her beauty!!
I have since painted the bench the green paint that you see in the pic.

Usually Preston is at school when we go. He thought that it was the greatest thing. I let them get a toy and they get to play with the toys that are for sale while we look. That night we went for a walk and he spotted a garage that was set up for a sale for Sat. He got so excited and said "MOM, look a yard sale!" I told him that it was too late for one. He said, "Lets go look!!!". I am sure that ry would be pretty happy that I have taught our son that yard sales and great things!!
I had to add these pictures of pres playing football that night after Hailey and Tanner were in bed. I would say HIKE! and he would run into the living room and back to make a touch down. It was pretty cute. He had Ryan's cleats on but kept on slipping so he took them off!

Trip to Utah

2008-05-27T21:38:00.000-07:00

Our niece Kadence was being blessed so last Thursday we made the fun 12 hour trip to Utah. The trip wasn't that bad...but I guess it shouldn't have been for ry and I because my good in laws had Pres and Hailey drive with them the whole way. Lucky us! We had so much fun and it went by way too fast. I am going to put a picture over load on this post, so hold on!

As soon as we got there we stopped at a neat Dino museum and watched a boring 3-D movie. We even got to wear cool glasses!

On Saturday while the girls checked out the family photos that we had taken, the guys took the kids to the zoo. They met Ry's Aunt Christine and a few of her Grand children there. I love the last pic where Tanner Man is zonked! Today he had his first real nap since the trip and slept 3 hours. I had to wake him up and am sure that he would have slept more!

Sunday Aaron was able to bless little Kadence. It was one of the most beautiful blessings I have heard. She is a sweet little baby and also a little butter ball. She reminds me alot of Hailey when she was a baby.
We went to Kates moms house after the blessing and had a nice brunch.

That afternoon, Wes and Jes made a delicious steak and chicken kabob BBQ. We took it up to Bridal Veil falls. It was about 70 degrees and was perfect. The kids had a blast in the water and would have stayed there all day if they could. The trip went by so fast. It was good to be able to make new relationships with in laws and get to know them better. I wish they lived closer and someday I know they will.

P Graduates!

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

Preston graduated on Wednesday and is ready for Kindergarten!! I cannot believe that I have a child old enough. He says that he isn't going because I made the big mistake of telling him that before he goes he has to get a shot. What was I thinking?!!

The rest of his class graduated on Friday, but P had to miss it so that we could leave for Utah on Thurs. During the whole ceremony, he was picking on his band aid. So very typical of Preston....always distracted! One of the songs they sang was You Are My Sunshine. All day you can hear him singing it to his own little tune. I would tape it but the sound on my camera wont work...if anyone knows what the deal is, let me know!!!

Happy Mother's Day

2008-05-11T19:18:00.000-07:00

And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up. -Deuteronomy 6:7

What a great responsibility we as mothers have been given. To be entrusted with our Heavenly Fathers children. I am so grateful to be a mother.

Baldy

2008-04-21T20:53:00.000-07:00

Victim Before

Victim After

I should of put the clippers in a higher, safer place. I had just looked at them (they are a little battery operated pair used for trimming) and put them in the drawer. P got out of the bathtub and told me to look at what he had done to Tanners hair. I told him very calmly that he had better get in his room before I got too mad. He ran into his room and cried telling me that he was so sorry. I went in a few mins after I had calmed down and asked him what made him do that?!!!! That I was so sad and that he didn't get to play with his Webkins for 2 days (the Worst punishment) and that he couldn't play with his friends for a day. I think that the worst thing in this whole ordeal is that we had to shave tanners head. P was so mad that we had to. He said "Please don't shave his head, kids will laugh at him.".

Updates & a few things I love about....

2008-04-18T21:46:00.000-07:00

I don't know where the last few weeks have gone! I have been hooked on a few decorating blogs and that has taken up most of my computer time. I really need to be more productive! We have been busy with track and preschool event with Preston. I signed him up for Kindergarten a few weeks ago. I cannot believe that he is old enough. I wish they wouldn't grow up. It makes me very nervous to let them go. Not just nervous....I don't want to let them go.
Preston LOVES track. Yesterday he got first place in his heat in the 50 meters! After he was don't he immediately hugged Hailey. He is such a good brother. At night before bed Hailey usually has a breakdown because she cannot find her bear, wants a glass of water ect. It is a common occurrence for Pres to tell H in his sweet little voice that he only uses for H and T that he will be right back and get those things for her.
At bedtimes I put T and H to bed and Ry puts P to bed. After I am done and Pres is tucked in I go and lay down with P. That is one of my favorite times of the day. He is such a sweet little boy. Sometimes its nice to have a quite moment with him since he is always on the go.

Hailey is my shadow. If I go somewhere, she goes as well. All she wants to do right now is play with her babies. And all she talks about is that when she gets older like her mom and dad she is going to have babies. Poor Tanner has more than one mom right now, and will probably have 2 the rest of his life!
The other day I was cutting some vinyl and I had scraps that looked like a crown. Hailey promptly had me put them on her head and went on the trampoline and danced and sang. Such a funny girl.
I love that she thinks that I can do no wrong. That I am amazing. Why cant they stay little forever and keep these images of me?

I don't remember thinking of Pres and Hailey as my babies as long as I have Tanner. I also don't remember rocking them at bedtime as long as I have T. I could rock him for hours if he would let me. He is so much different than P and H were. They were very social. But T only has eyes for Ry and I. He is such a sweet little guy. His newest word as of today is Bow Wow Wow. I said Bow chic a wow wow today to one of the kids and he walked around the house saying it. He also says here you go and thank you. I hope he stays my baby forever as well.
The other day he was so tired and fell fast asleep in his high chair. Last night he thought that he was pretty funny and put P's underwear on his head.

the things she says

2008-04-15T20:17:00.001-07:00

Hailey: "After me get married up, I gonna have a baby!"

2008-04-07T22:23:00.001-07:00

Tanner loves babies and stuffed animals. Yesterday he found Hailey's baby, put her on the ground and fed her. It is so interesting how at that young of an age he can have those instincts! He is going to be a good little daddy!

Prestons Friend party

2008-04-07T22:08:00.000-07:00

Preston had 12 friends attend his birthday party at the Playroom Place. They played for about 2 hours and were very tired by the end!
Both sets of grandparents were able to be there. It was so nice. Uncle Aaron and Kadence surprised Kerry for his birthday was were also able to be there. My kids are so fortunate to live by so much family. I hope that some day they will realize how blessed they are to have those close relationships.

P is 5!

2008-04-07T21:52:00.000-07:00

Preston turned 5 on Wednesday. I cannot believe that he is that old! In Aug. my oldest will be in Kindergarten...I am getting old. Why cant they stay little forever.

*P loves to ride his spiderman scooter

*loves preschool

*Collin and Matt are his best friends

*is very social...if he could he would play at friend after friends houses all day

*loves animals

*is a good big brother

*loves track

*likes to play bball with ryan (came home today and caught ry teaching him how to get the ball passed to him and shoot...he is amazing!)

*takes all of the toppings off his pizza and then eats the breading

*is a good little dance

*makes up silly songs

Tanner Man

2008-04-01T14:14:00.000-07:00

Out of pure curiosity I took Tanner into Derek to be weighed. We were sure that he had hit the 20 pound mark, as we had already turned his car seat front facing. With all of his clothes off he weighed in at a whopping 18.7 pounds at 17 months! He may hit 20 pounds by his 2nd birthday!

Funny

2008-03-30T21:29:00.000-07:00

Here are a few pictures that have been taken the last few days that I thought were pretty funny!

Mana and Papa Karlson came over on Friday. The kids hadn't seen them for a while. To say that they were excited is an understatement! Here they are having a little wrestling match!

Preston is now old enough to run track this year. He is so excited! On Friday we got him some new running shoes. As you can tell he loves them....maybe a little too much! He really did insist on sleeping with them!

Today I made homemade chicken pot pies (yummy). Pres and Hailey made candy cakes with my leftover pie dough. (not so yummy)

Evidently, dog water is super tasty....just ask Tanner! A couple times a day he also walks over to the dog food and eats one. Not a handful...he doesn't even make a mess. Just one. A little mid day snack. Stinker!

Washington D.C.

2008-03-26T21:11:00.000-07:00

Tanner, Ry and I were able to visit Aaron and his little family in Washington D.C. Here were a few of the highlights:
*At 16 months we finally turned Tanner front facing...not sure if he is 20 pounds yet but awfully close. The only downside to this that he is busy looking at things and doesn't fall asleep in the car anymore!
*Was able sight see and learned alot about the history of the United States (thanks kate!).
*Ry showed me the necklace that he is going to get me for our seven year anniversary! I am so in love with it and cant wait to wear it to the Ball in the Hermiston Community Center.
*Was able to meet the Beautiful Kadence. I love her to pieces and wish she lived closer.
*Got to see Aaron and Kate be the most amazing parents. Kadence is one lucky little girl.
It was so much fun and of course went by way too fast. It was also nice to get back to Pres and Hailey. We missed them so much.

Rocks

2008-03-25T22:54:00.000-07:00

I went to the Daisy Bucket (my favorite store) to get some pictures of vinyl that I did for them. Since we have gotten home the kids have been little monsters! I don't know why I Had to take them there today...but I did. They were so fun to be with!!! Cassandra the owner and good friend told them about a game that her daughter used to play with her cousin. They would act like rocks and would see who could hold still the longest. We had P and Hailey play it and they were perfect! Wish she would of suggested it alot sooner!

P

2008-03-24T22:09:00.000-07:00

When we got home P's face still had a bit of the rash. It is so funny how it comes and goes. These were taken tonight. Since it has gotten better, I cannot imagine how bad it really was. He looks so sad in the first pic and I took another one with a little smile!

Easter

2008-03-24T22:04:00.000-07:00

My parent said that while they took these pictures they would not sit still. Very typical! I love that they are holding hands! That night they went to Kurt and Susie's house for dinner and my mom gave them a little talk. She told them that they would be the only kids there, so they needed to be good! Pres said...so I need to protect Hailey? It feels so good to know that we are doing something right as parents!

Heaven!

2008-03-24T21:57:00.001-07:00

While we were gone, my parents had Pres and Hailey for a few days. Every night included a bath in my moms claw foot bathtub. Heaven! One of the nights they ate strawberries while Pres sat up army men on the edges. Hailey even offered to scratch P's back! Pres was so sick and was the last of the three kids to get the rash. Mom said that he had it the worst and on top of it had an aweful cough and fever. Poor guy.

Words by Marygold

2008-03-24T18:13:00.000-07:00

Instead of posting my vinyl projects on this blog I had created another blog. It is www.wordsbymarygold.blogspot.com If you are interested on what I have been doing project wise, check it out there instead!

A few Favorites

2008-03-15T12:19:00.000-07:00

Last night I was able to go to dinner with a few of my favorite people. I am so lucky, blessed, fortunate (the list could go on!) to have such wonderful people in my life. I know that I could depend on any of them for Anything.

I was even lucky enough to get serenaded by Kelly Bisinger and our Stake President! It couldn't get any better! (Well I guess it could....Ry being Home!)

Ryans gone and so we dance

2008-03-13T21:08:00.000-07:00

Today Beth set up a display at the school on Liberia for a diversity fair that was being held. Ryan went to Las Vegas for a crane convention, so the kids and I went to get out of the house. As we were leaving, the kids saw some Indians dressed up and I told them that after we ate we would come back to see them dance.
They were amazing! There was a beautiful mother dressed up with her 3 small children. The way that she looked at her little boy as he danced was really neat. To be able to have her children know their heritage and be part of it must be special. I wish that I knew more about my ancestry and could do the same for my children.
For the final dance the dancers picked a person out of the audience to dance with. I thought I was safe having Tanner in my lap....but I was not! I was lucky enough to be picked and danced with a ten yr old boy. Our good friend was picked to dance with the beautiful lady Indian! Ryan leaves and we go dancing!!
Just so we are clear....it wasn't a happy dance that he was gone. It was a rain dance.

Quote for Mom

2008-03-10T22:29:00.000-07:00

My Poor Hailey

2008-03-06T16:33:00.000-08:00

For the last 2 days Hailey has had a horrible rash on her face. That was it...no itching, no fever. Last night she woke up with a high fever. This morning she woke up with a lacy rash all over her body. I took her to see Derek this morning and he concluded that she has Fifths disease aka Parvo. You can have it for a few weeks before the rashes occur. They don't itch but can cause a fever and on top of that she has a nasty cold and cough. Derek says that the rash can last from 10 days to 3 weeks. Poor Baby!

Preston the Wanderer

2008-03-05T17:30:00.000-08:00

When Preston was around 2 yrs old he would sneak out our front door and disappear. He would be with me one minute and gone the next. We quickly out smarted him and put a lock on the top of the door. That was the end of wandering until recently. He has four houses on our street that he frequents. I don't mind him playing with his friends....they are all good little boys. What I do mind is that when one friend cant play, he moves on to the next house. When its time for him to come home, I cant find him! How do you get into a little boys head that that is not an ok thing to do! It scares me when I cannot find him... Today I told him that if he doesn't tell me where he is, he will be grounded from his friends. That would be torture to my very social Preston!

Pit Bulls and Monkeys

2008-02-27T20:48:00.000-08:00

Today Martha, Collin and Andrew came over while Beth took Ashton to the dentist. One of the kids let our dog Dodger out. He is not a very obedient dog when it comes to coming back in so I let him roam. I wasn't too worried about him since we were all in the front and I could see him. All of the sudden I see him running into our garage with 2 HUGE pit bulls following him. I follow him and the 2 dogs into our garage and then try to get one of the pit bulls to let go of Dodgers leg. What seemed like mins later but was only a few seconds later was their owner (who was all of 95 pounds). They thank goodness they listened to her and I threw Dodger in the house. Evidently, she is visiting her family who live across the street and the dogs needed to use the restroom. She took them out on their leashes, they saw my dog and snapped the leashes. After this fun ordeal I realized that I was holding Tanner the whole time! I was so in a zone to get those dogs out of there. I cannot believe that I had Tanner with me! I then again didn't want to set him down in fear that they would trample him as well. It was Awful.

I hear Martha yelling for me for about 5 mins and I keep yelling back where I was. I thought that she was just looking for me. She keeps yelling so I go and find her. I found her like this in the back yard! There is a monkey back pack whose tail is tied to the top of the swing set. She had gotten her arms in the backpack and couldn't get them out. Being the good aunt that I am told her to hold on while I got my camera so that I could take a picture of her!

P at the Dentist

2008-02-27T08:08:00.000-08:00

Preston has a mess of a mouth. He went to the dentist a month ago and found out that he has 8 cavities. Poor guy! He brushes his teeth every night...the dentist just said that some kids are more prone to them than others. So today we were able to get the first 2 fixed. He said that he had to do a mini root canal on one of them it was so bad. P was so brave!
In the last pic half of his face is still numb. Thank goodness it went away!

15 Months and Walking!!!

2008-02-24T21:49:00.000-08:00

Today Tanner turned 15 months and decided that it was a good day to start walking. He has been taking up to 7 steps, but today I think that he has exceeded that! For the last week he has practiced and practiced but was too scared to take the plunge. I know that he could of done it weeks ago as he stands and bounces on my bed! We love our sweet tanner man so much!

Kauai Day 4 Part Two!

2008-02-22T22:49:00.000-08:00

Papa, Ry and the kids played in the sand while Vendla and I layed out in the sun. It was my first and only day that I was able to. I put a skim of sunscreen on and I got burnt to a crisp. Oh well.. the brown skin after the burn wore off was worth it!!!

After posting these pics I had to laugh at H and P's happy faces....They look like they're having lots of fun!!

Kauai Day 4

2008-02-22T17:21:00.001-08:00

Today we went on a boat ride to see dolphins and whales. Tanner was yet again too young to go, so he stayed back with mana and papa. The kids got Dramamine before we left and we could definitely see the effects! They were so so tired. Hailey would lay down on the bench and close her eyes but when we saw a whale I whipped her up so that she could see them!

We were able to sit on a a net at the front of the boat and come so close to the dolphins. We were just a few feet away from them. They love boats and swim right in front, along with them. We were able to see lots of mommy dolphins and their babies. The babies would swim right underneath their moms. It was a really neat experience!

Finally Finished

2008-02-22T17:13:00.000-08:00

I finally finished this after being up on my wall for 1 1/2 months. I thought it was about time!

The last pic is just a funny one of Hailey I just took.

Kauai Day 3

2008-02-18T20:32:00.000-08:00

Today Hailey, Ryan and I took a helicoptor ride. We gave P the option to come but he didnt want to. Hailey is my brave child and is always up for anything. We were able to see parts of the island that were only accessible by helicoptor or boat. Long ago the islanders would hike the peaks of the mountains. It was crazy. I dont know how anyone would have survived it. Also...They would burry their royalty in caves in the crevases of the mountains. They would then cover the caves with rocks and plants so that no one would know where the were buried. The one that would bury them would commit suicide so that the secret of where they were would be kept. The pilot would take us into the crevases and get so close to the walls. It was amazing and so beautiful!

Tooth Fairy!!!

2008-02-18T20:22:00.000-08:00

We noticed that P had a loose tooth when he went to the dentist at the begining of the month. It has been getting looser and we have been trying and trying to convince him to let us pull it out. We tried everything from telling him that he would choke on it, to the tooth fairy not coming if there is no tooth to put under the pillow. (I know mean) Nothing would convince him. Today I noticed that it was holding on for dear life. We were at our friends house and the mom was telling P that her son had swallowed his first tooth. About 5 mins later P came downstairs and there was no tooth! Tonight we wrote a letter to the tooth fairy explaining what had happend. I am sure that she will come even without a tooth under the pillow!

Kauai Day 2

2008-02-17T20:13:00.000-08:00

Today we took a drive up to the mini grande canyon of Hawaii. If you looked really close you could see goats. They are destroying the vegitation and the locals do not think much of them. The view was gorgeous. I think that I will be saying that a lot in the next few posts because we saw alot of amazing views!

Kauai day 1

2008-02-17T18:35:00.000-08:00

As many already know, we took a trip to Kauai with ry's parents. We spent 6 wonderful, very fast days there. The first day we relaxed and played on the beach. Tanner hated the feel of sand, so we had him sit on a towel! If I was holding him while putting my feet in the water he cried every time the waves came up. I think the sound scared him!

I think that Kerry touched Tanners toe in the water.

He was crushed!

When we arrived at our hotel the gave us lei's. Hailey saw

one at the airport and was crushed that she couldnt have it.

She was so happy to get one!

The Knicks

2008-02-05T22:33:00.000-08:00

For ryans birthday I got him Knicks tickets. They have been his favorite NBA team since he was a little guy. (I think they were good back then) On Friday we drove to Portland, dropped T man off at my Aunt Kris's and went to the game. It was such a good game! The Knicks let most of the way and then of course after OT the lost. We were the only ones cheering for the Knicks (or should I say...I was the only one cheering. Ry didnt want to get beat up. I knew that I look too tough to beat up so I didnt worry) until 2 girls and a little boy sat in front of us. One of the girls was Zach Randolph's (former blazer turned knick) girlfriend sat in front of us. Fun night!
I was amazed by Nate Robinson. He plays for the Knicks and is about ry's heigth. During warm ups and the game he was dunking the ball. Also a very fast little bugger. Evedently he won a ball dunking contest. I dont know how he can jump so high! He seemed so tiny compared to all of the other players.

Shake your Booty

2008-02-01T08:14:00.000-08:00

2008-01-30T19:57:00.000-08:00

If you go here: http://winksphotos.blogspot.com/ and schroll down a bit you will see one of my signs. Kinda neat! Also, today I received my first email from someone I have not met. A lady from Portland. Wow I am big time now!

Life is good....

2008-01-29T20:43:00.000-08:00

On Saturday night we had a huge snow storm. So big that church was canceled and on Monday, Ry's work was even cancelled. Our good friends across the street invited us to play cards. (I know I know...great thing to do on the Sabbath!) We always joke about how we need to dig a tunnel to join our houses together since we are together so much. Today Jason just decided to clear a path to the house instead. What great service!

We would throw the dogs their toy outside and they would get lost in the snow!

Oh you better not!

Noses

2008-01-29T20:34:00.000-08:00

Tanner learned where his nose was the other day! You have to ask him alot but eventually he will do it.

Speaking of noses! I was putting Hailey to put and we were laying down with our noses touching. This was our conversation:
H:us noses are big
M:no Hailey, you have a cute little nose
H:(very persistent) no us two have big noses!
I have always been a little self conscious about my nose and to hear it from my sweet Innocent little girl was fabulous! I am ok...don't worry!!:)

girls and caffeine

2008-01-29T15:19:00.000-08:00

On Saturday Ryan took Pres to a high school basketball game. Before they left pres asked ry if there were going to be alot of girls there. Ry told him probably and thought that would be the end of the conversation. When they got there he asked again! I hope that this is Not a sign of what is to come!
While at the game ry got p a pop. Not just any pop...dr pepper. He has had sips of ours but never his own. They met me at my friends play place and he was crazy. Literally bouncing off the walls! I had never seen him like that! It will be his first full pop and last for a while!

Oh what a wonderful day!!!

2008-01-24T14:31:00.000-08:00

A trip to the Tri Cities for summer clothes for our family trip to Hawaii with ry's parents
Almost there and I look back and Hailey has no shoes on
Done with my shopping and my wallet has gone missing
Still haven't found my wallet
Cancelled all cards and decide to go home
Just on the freeway and I see beautiful red and blue lights flashing behind me
Ask me how fast I was going (80...oops)
Thankfully just a warning
Great day...but I found some darn cute clothes and ry gets to come home after being gone since Monday

2008-01-23T08:54:00.000-08:00

I really need to be more careful on what I say! This morning when Preston was having a hard time zipping up his coat I hear Hailey say, Are you Freakin kidding me?! Oh what a sweetie!

Egg hunt in January!

2008-01-22T21:50:00.001-08:00

Ryan is gone for 4 days, its colder than freezing outside and we need something to do! So I put fruit snacks in Easter eggs and the kids went on an egg hunt! They want to do it again tomorrow night.

About 6 times a day Tanner climbs the stairs, explores for a minute and then sits at the top and yells for me to come get him! I never know that he has gone upstairs until I hear him. I really need to get a baby gate before he gets brave enough to come down.
This is where he went while the hunt was going on!

Sunday Happenings

2008-01-20T20:52:00.000-08:00

Tonight I was putting a very tired Tanner to bed and I see his door quietly opening. In come Preston and Hailey. They sit by the nightlight and eat cookie dough from the mixer, that we had just made. They were being so quiet and Tanner didn't know they were in with us. Of course the dogs followed them and I think the jingling of their collars is what let T know that we were not alone. He sat up and looked around and let out a loud squeal. He wiggled off my lap and joined them. They all ended up in his crib. You wouldn't have know that T was almost asleep!

I think that I posted before about Hailey's thumb sucking. If not, its a new thing and I don't like it! Ryan always tells her that if she keeps on sucking it, her thumb is going to fall off. In fact the other day preston asked me if it really was going to fall off and I assured him that it never would. That dad was just trying to get her to stop.
I think that she was too tired tonight to hear this horrible news. She absolutely fell apart. What a mean mommy and daddy that she has!

Preston always wakes up saying he has had a bad dream. Tonight while putting Pres to bed, Ryan asked him what his bad dreams were about. He told ry about one that he other night:
Mommy Haily and him were jumping on the trampoline. It kept on going deeper and deeper and deeper int he ground and got filled with water and a shark ate mom then Hailey and him.
Scary!

The last few weeks

2008-01-20T20:22:00.000-08:00

I forget things so easily. So for my sake I need to add a few things that have happened in the last few weeks that will surely be forgotten by me!

*A few weeks ago the kids and I took a trip to the Tri Cities to run a few errands. I had to go to TJ Max so in we went. I usually throw all three kids in a cart but the carts there are teeny tiny. We get ready to leave and Preston disappears. I cant find him anywhere! Well I find him when I hear a rack of shirts and pants crash down! The look on his face was priceless! Reminded me of an older brother of mine! Timmy did that wherever we went to my mom.

*I took Tanner to see Derek for his one yr check up at the beginning of January. At 13 months he weighed a whopping 16.11 pounds. Since has was already having three shots we decided this was as good of a time than any other to get his blood tested to see is anything was wrong with him. Poor little guy had his shots and had to get poked in both arms for blood. He would stop crying then look down at his arm with the cotton and tape and start crying again! Poor bugger.
We looked at his chart and since 6 months he has not been on the growth curve at all. Since he was 9 months he has only gained 1.5 pounds and since the last check up he has lost weight. We got the blood results back and he is completely normal. Developmentally he is right on target, he is just a little guy.

*The other night mom and dad were over for pizza. Mom and I had a funny conversation with Hailey.
We were asking her about how she liked to go to big girl primary.
Hailey:I go to class with my sweetheart.
me:Who is your sweetheart?
Hailey:Gunner
I like to hold his hand and kiss him on the lips. I love Gunner.
Gunner is our good friends little guy. They see each other every day and really do love each other! Today you could hear Gunner yell during sacrament meeting, standing on his moms lap, I want to see Hailey, I want to see Hailey!
I tried to find a recent picture on the two of them but this is the best I could find:

Welcome to the world baby girl!

2008-01-17T20:24:00.000-08:00

Kadance Evelyn Karlson was born this afternoon! She is the kids first cousin on the Karlson side. I just wished the lived closer! Poor Kate was a week overdue and was induced this morning. She weighed 8.10 and has tons of dark hair. I am so happy for Kate and Aaron and know that they will be amazing parents to little Kadance. Tanner, ry and I are going to visit them in March! I am so excited to meet this sweet baby.