Addy-practically a little lady

Addy decided a couple of years ago that she wanted to get her ears pierced when she was 8. OK by me. I have told her that she could get her ears pierced whenever she wanted, as long as she could clean them herself. Well, when she made mini company that all changed. This weekend we were up in Salt Lake with the whole family and she did it! She was so brave! I on the other hand was a little well...... freaked out (which was a totally unexpected emotion on my part). I think I was more nervous than she was. I was nervous because I wanted them to be straight, I was so worried they would be uneven. Plus it is just one more sign that my little girl is no longer my little girl but in fact practically a little lady! In the end they turned out perfect and there was not one tear shed by Addy or me!

Before......

During... I love that face! So serious

The end......She was all smiles

P.S. If I have not said it already.....I HATE MY CAMERA! I have no idea why it all of the sudden gives these crazy WRONG dates! UGH so frustrating! It should say 08/29/2009.

Uncle Bubba, Heather & little Miss Holly

My brother lives in Florida so when they come out to visit, we PARTY! We all got together Saturday afternoon. We swam......
some of us watched movies........

But mostly we ate and just chatted. I love my family and it is so awesome to all get together. Here we all are!


Ky and Holly. So cute that they are such good buddies. We miss them so much and can't wait until they move back closer. I think Holly loved all the attention from her cousins.Sunday we went to my sister Tina's ward. She actually had to speak, which was fun for us to be there. She did an amazing job. Here is my fam along with my brother-AKA Uncle Bubba, Heather and little miss Holly.

It was a great weekend even though the Coon's-Bubba and Heather- DOMINATED at every game of Settlers we played. I like to think we went easy on them due to the fact they were visiting, but I would just plain be lying! I am so lucky! I have the most amazing brother whom I just literally adore. He really is one of my best friends. His wife, on the other hand is a saint in my eyes. She is more than amazing. Not only does she put up with my brother but she loves him and takes such good care of him. She is a great Mom and also one of my best friends. I love them both so much and miss them more than words can say. Thanx for coming to visit and it is our turn to come and visit you.

Again my camera SUCKS! Date should be 08/29/2009 and 08/30/2009

Back To School!

School shopping.....CHECK. Haircut.....CHECK. Back to school night.....CHECK. Outfit picked out.....CHECK. Backpack ready.....CHECK. Fathers Blessing.....CHECK. First Day Of School Here.....CHECK!!!!!


Today was Addy's first day of 2nd grade! She has been so excited! We had back to school night on Tuesday and she met her teacher, Mrs.Berkey. All she kept saying is that, "She is so nice!" This morning went great. Wonder how long that will last??? Here she is ready to go!

It is tradition that on the first day of school we have cookies and milk right when they get home. We do it more frequently, but on the first day of school it is a must! She told us all about her day while eating yummy cookies. Then it was homework time. It was a little bit of a struggle, not sure if it was harder to keep her on task or to keep Dawson from continually distracting her. I think he really missed her.
For dinner it is always tacos on the first and last day of school as well! A tradition in my family that we all just love. Addy had a great day and I have no doubt it will be a great year as well!

Hooray for Addy

Addy has been dancing, like most little girls, since she could walk. She has been taken lessons since she was 2! She loves dance! This past year she decided she wanted to try out for the competitive dance team at her studio. Since dance is her passion I was all for it. I am not going to lie, as it got closer I was more nervous then I ever anticipated. Addy has had the opportunity to try out for the past 2 years. For whatever the reasons has just chose not to. We found out this morning that she made the team! It is called Mini Company! She was so excited and ran up to me and hugged me so tight! That is one of the most amazing feelings as a Mom! When your child has accomplished something that they really want and have worked hard for and they share that excitement with you! I am so proud of her! I love her and am excited for this next year! Congrats Miss Addy Rae! Last years dance recital.

Ditch the Highchair?????

Man Ky is getting so big so fast! He now likes to eat his snacks at the table. So cute! We tried dinner at the table but he is just not tall enough and can't see to shovel it in fast enough! That's just a fit no one wants to see, or mess I really don't want to clean! So for now there will be no ditching of the highchair.

STREAKER!

Yup that's right we have a streaker in our neighborhood! This was his 1st time and hopefully his last if his Mother has anything to say about it, which I do! You guessed it-my son is the streaker. My sweet Dawson was in a little predicament. We had just gotten back from Canyon Park where the kids had played in the river and the sand. He was trying to get in the shower like his Mom asked, what an obedient little guy, when the shower nozzle broke off. I was next door at the neighbors picking up Ky because their daughter watched him for a service to earn her Faith In God. Naturally Dawson needed help so he came to get me, BUCK NAKED! He never rang the door bell just hung out outside in the buff. People drove by,Natalie, and honked at him and that didn't even phase him. My neighbors daughter opened the door because she heard something and there was Dawson just chillin on their porch naked. Avery was a little, well shall we say,taken back. I went to the door thinking he was still just in his swim suit but found him in his birthday suit instead. He gave me the low down on the problem and then started to cry. Yup he was crying, but not because he was naked but because he thought he broke the shower and would be in trouble! It was so hard not to laugh. I guess the fact that my neighbor did not find this HILARIOUS helped me out in that department! While I was getting the low down I saw from the corner of my eye an arm sticking out the door with a towel. I quickly wrapped Dawson up and sent him on his way home. I gathered up Ky's things, and with the help of Avery,our little neighbor gal, started home when I saw Dawson holding the towel above his head like a cape and running around on our grass. I couldn't help it and a laugh escaped,his tan line and his little white butt, a sight only a Mom can love or appreciate I guess. I turned and tried to have as straight of a face as my neighbor friend but it just was not happenin! I apologized as best as I could and as I walked away I laughed my butt off! Seriously! Ah to be so comfy in the buff! That being said I hope this is not going to the beginning of a series of nude sighting in our neighborhood!

The Ironmen!

Today was Dawson's 1st soccer game. His team is the Ironmen! It was a blast watching them! He was so excited! He woke up this morning and put his uniform right on. He got upset when a few drops of Ky's milk dripped onto his shorts. He said," I don't want his milk on my soccer uniform!" Then when we got home from his game he cried when we told him he had to take his uniform off. He would live, eat and sleep in it if I let him, which I did let him sleep in it the first night he got it! It is so fun to have him be so excited! He played great and made some goals which made him even more excited!









The end of the game cheer! Great game Ironmen!