Christmas came early!

So we wanted to get a dog for the kids for Christmas.  However, once we found Joey...we just couldn't wait and didn't want him to stay with his owners...we wanted him here!  So the night before Thanksgiving felt a lot like the night before Christmas.  We tricked the kids and said we were buying some dog stuff for a local shelter.  They helped us find a doggie bed and food and stuff.  Then that night I drove out to Maricopa to get Joey.  Joey is a cockapoo.  This means he is a mix between a Poodle and a Cocker Spaniel.  He doesn't shed and will grow to be about 25lbs.  I am a little worried about the size myself...but had my rambunctious boys in mind when making a decision.  I brought him home and we were getting him settled.  Around 11:30 pm Weston woke up to go to the bathroom and saw Joey.  So we ended up getting all the kids up and it really did feel like Christmas morning.  They couldn't believe that we had "tricked them!"  Weston was just crazy excited.  Things are going good now we are on day 3.  I am shocked a bit about potty training...it isn't going good in my mind.  I also didn't realize I would be getting up so early...cause he is.  Oh well, I did it for my kids...so I guess I can make the sacrifice for our new addition.
Other than that though he is fun and crazy when we want him to be.  He also just loves to cuddle.  Right now he is sleeping quietly at my feet.  Aubrey keeps saying "I can't believe WE have a DOG!"  I couldn't agree more!!!

Funny little thing that happened.  We are teaching Joey to pee on the paper.  This means if he is in the house...and has to pee, we have some newspapers laid out on the tile for a accident.  Anyway, I was dosing off here on the couch after Thanksgiving dinner and I awoke to find my Spencer "peeing on the paper!"   I was in such shock I think I scared Spencer to death.  I kept just saying..."What just happened!!!"  Spencer I guess was playing like he was a dog and he later told me that he was just being a good dog and peeing on the paper like Joey!!!  haha

Happy Birthday Spencer

So Spencer had his first "friends" party.  We chose the "Cat in the Hat" theme.  A recent favorite show and book of Spencers.  It really was so much fun to plan and decorate for.  It was also fun to be at.  It was a little crazy...not gonna lie.  Thanks to all those who helped me pull it off.

We went with the green eggs and ham concept...with pancakes too.

Lots of friends...haha

Spencer seemed to have the most fun.  He kept running around saying I am "Cat in the Hat."  He loved the food, the dancing and the craft.

We had "Thing 1 and Thing 2" cupcakes.  His was "Thing 3" of course.  He turned three...duh!

Dance party

Blowing out the candles.

Mommy loves you son.

The craft was a little over ambitious...in fact, I think we only got about 5 done.  Oh well.  Spencer and Aubrey got theirs done and they were the most concerned about it.

Notice my cat in the hat drawing.  I was pretty proud of myself.  haha

The end.

Turned three today: Photo Shoot

So Spencer and I went to lunch today with camera in tow.  I just wanted to get some shots of this sweet little boy.  He was sooooo cute.  He kept posing and trying different things and saying "that was so funny...or that was so cute...right?"  Yes my son...you are funnny and you are CUTE!

So...you already know this,

but I am a Mormon.  haha.  I added this profile to Mormon.org last night.  It is such a great website for a pick me up.   I love to go and watch uplifting videos when I am down.  http://mormon.org/me/7PHJ/#
Click the link to view a little bit more about me and my testimony. 

Lost my blogging buddies.

If you come to my blog...please leave a comment with your blog address.  I won't post it for everyone to see.  Somehow I am missing the list of everyone of my friends and families blogs.  It isn't any fun to have a blog if I can't also see yours. Help a girl out!!!

Soccer STUD!

Weston has his last soccer game this next Sat.  I am sad to see the season come to an end.  You would have to see it to believe how much heart Weston plays with.  He is SO good.  I love this pic.  It is of Weston and Kim.  Check out the difference in size; but it doesn't bother Weston.  We love how he plays with the "BIG GUYS" and takes them on.  Love you bud!

Family Pictures 2011

So it is that time of year again....Family Picture Time.  I must admit I really do love it.  I am always super stressed about outfits and keeping a budget.  Then stressed none will turn out; but of course...they always do. I love this little family that we have.  Actually getting the pictures is kind of love/hate.  Just wishing it were simple to have five people feel natural and look at the camera all at the same time, but oh well.  I love the results.  I am grateful to have a friend who is inexpensive and does a great job.  Call Heidi Buckmister if you are in Maricopa.  She really is great.  We took them this year at our Aunt Connie's house.  They have a beautiful backyard and everyone felt more comfortable.  Most of you have aleady seen these all on facebook, but I wanted to have them printed in our blog book.  So here they are.  Facebook kind of ruined the surprise for Christmas cards too.  Ooops.  I just couldn't help but post them.  haha