Chore list

Yesterday morning I woke up to a clean house. It was wonderful. The boys had made a list and did all of their chores before going to Lowes. Later in the day I found the list and thought I'd share. Just imagine the *'s to be boxes with checks.

Things that Trenton and Teagan and Tyler did.
* Made beds
* Emptied the dishes
* Cleaned are rooms (but not Teagan)
* Got dressed (but not Teagan)
* Ate breakfast (but not Teagan)
* brushed teeth
* Organized bake yard (Teagan didn't help he only made it worst)
* Clean up downstairs (not Teagan) (mostly Tyler)
* Clean under table (Tyler did this)
* Clean table (Tyler and Trenton)
* Vacumed downstairs (only Tyler)
* Clean hallway (Tyler only)
* Sweep under Guinie pig cage (only Tyler)

As you can see, Tyler made the list. I even wrote it word for word. I wish I could've scanned it in since this doesn't do it justice. It makes it sound like Teagan is a terrible cleaner upper. Which, yes, sometimes he is. But I do have to say that usually Teagans room is the cleanest out of all three of them. And he cleans it all by himself. :) I love my little boys. And all of their quirks too.

Soccer Mom

I never wanted to be considered a "soccer mom". But this year all three of the boys are playing soccer. It's such a weird thought to me. And they are sooooo excited. Today I went to the store with Teagan and bought him some cleats and shin guards (he starts on Thurs.). When we got home and the boys were home from school, he went straight to them and told them that he just got new shoes. "With bumps on them!" Then we checked out the shin guards. As I was showing him how to put them on, Tyler was watching and decided to put his two cents in. I was telling Teagan that you put the shin guards on under the socks. Tyler was so sure that it's over. Man that kid doesn't budge. I had to google it. How sad is that? :) This is going to be a big change for us, especially with them all on different levels and teams. Maybe I will have to consider myself as a "soccer mom". Just for a little bit. :)

Happy 60th Anniversary!

Today is Gramma and Grampa's 60th anniversary.  Wow!  It's so incredible to have such great examples of marriage. 



Grampa and Gramma (with Emma) in 2001, after their 50th Anniversary celebration



We love you Gramma and Grampa!  Thank you for being such wonderful grandparents!

Potty Break

So for the last couple of months, any time I go running and my bladder jostles too much, I'm reminded of the 5k I ran with Peter in November.

In case you don't remember (or didn't know) we met up in Syracuse, UT, to run in a 5k that benefited the cause of my friend Tara and her project to build a playground for children with disabilities.  A great cause, and I got to run with my brother.  Made me happy.

But it wasn't too far into the race when I realized that I could happily take a potty break.  In fact, it was at about the 2k mark -- not even halfway.  But I just kept running and tried to ignore it.

A second or two later, Pete turns to me and says, "Do you think they'd care if I used that?"  He nodded toward a house we had just passed with a toilet as a lawn ornament in their flower bed.  I kind of laughed.  The guy running behind us said, "Even if you clog it, it would be okay.  That guy is a plumber."

We all three laughed and continued on our way, but when I'm out running and can use a break I'm reminded of the lawn toilet in the plumber's yard that Pete wanted to use.

Fun times.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Happy New Year family! Welcome to 2011!

St George Collage

Here are some pictures Cindy posted on her blog from our trip to St George. 

Thought I'd share in case you didn't get to see them.

Oh happy day

It's almost time!!!! I can't wait to see you all!

Weekend of birthdays!

Happy Birthday to 4 WONDERFUL people. Cody, Josh, Genica and James!!! I love you all very much and hope that you all have such a great day on your birthdays.!

I still can't believe Cody is now 12! Holy Schmokes!!!! :)

Refinished

Here is my newest project. It's the first time I ever tried to refinish something. It's three windows. They started out like the tall one on the right. Then I painted it the grayish blue.
When that was all dry, I put on a coat of black. After that was dry, I sanded it like crazy. Ok, it wasn't like crazy because I could only do it by hand, and after the first half of the first one, my hand was dying. And I had to do THREE!

When that chore was finally done, I put on a coat of stain. I think they turned out pretty darn good if I do say so myself. I'm excited for them to go up. Now all I have to do is finish painting our master bath, and then maybe repaint our room, cuz lets face it, the color scheme I had in my head didn't look so good in person. It needs to be lighter. Yes, lighter. I hope I can get it done.

New Arrival!

Congrats to Shelly and Josh on their upcoming addition to their family! We all love you and want you to know we are so excited to meet our new niece or nephew!