times'a flyin'

We Welcomed "BROTHA" into the family (Yamaha U1)
When: October 2, 2011.
He was born in St. George
weighting in at 502 lbs
Height 48"
Width 60"
Length 24"
# of keys 88
# of pedals 3
He is a beauty!!

Time is just flying by. I haven’t been very diligent in keeping the blog updated. Brea just turned 8 months yesterday and I still haven’t even updated her 7 month photos. We have been busy with getting a new piano, getting Halloween costumes ready, having people come stay, new callings, and just the regular everyday stuff that goes on.

Here is a sneak peek at Brea’s Halloween costume. You will have to wait on all the other kids’ attire.

Brea is crawling like a normal baby now. No more army crawls for this little mover. She also stands up on anything she can pull herself up onto. Kinda dangerous in Mommies eyes.

summer fun

We have had a lot happen and I have been horrible at keeping up at the blog. Here are a few things that have been going on since school got out for the summer

James last day of Pre-school

Brea's first time in the tumbler watching mommy wash the car

Brea turned 4 months old

Duncan decided he likes the backyard swimming pool

James thinks the pool is "AWESOME"

We went to Aunt Jodi's house and played with these cute puppies

My Favorite "cutest" little pup

Duncan learning to drive

All the kids at the museum (sorry Dallas flash went off and this was the best photo)

Dantzel playing at Aunt Dallas's house
Trying to enjoy his vacation but, work calls always come in...

Dantzel riding Kaven's strider bike

Brea playing at the Family friends house

As you can see I was not very good at taking pictures. I have figured out the reason behind this. It is because:
1. I always have a kid in my arms. My camera almost take 2 hands it is kinda heavy.
2.I am always having so much fun with whoever we are with that I forget to get the camera out until it is too late
3. I am sure there are a lot of other reasons but, I don't want to be a complainer and so I will leave it at that!

So while I was on my week long vacation these are a few things we did:

• Spent a few days/night with Jodi and Chris in Annabella (watched a lot of kids so they could tile their new house)
• did a photo shoot for my sister (she breeds and sell mini/toy schnauzers)
• went shopping at the District (JC Penny's is always fun) The kids and Brandon got a few clothes
• delivered a puppy for my sister
• had a Park family reunion and met some new cousins. Ramie adopted these 2 cute girls
• spent some time at Dallas and Tim's house. They are always such great hosts
• Let the kids ride bikes and play in the courtyard at Dallas's
  
• Got together with some Family Friends
• Went to the Church History Museum (the Kid part only) with Dallas, Tim & Family and also Matt & Jaxon
• James had a sleepover with Jaxon (he had a blast)
• James played Mario Cart with Jaxon and was entertained for hours
  
• Visited Grandma and Grandpa Rice (Aunt Cindy came over to see baby)
• Had dinner and games with Lynn and Richard and Family
• Went and saw Shawn
• Drove home in some wicked rain on Father's Day Sunday
  

These are just a few things we packed into our week long trip. Brandon joined us on Wednesday night late. I was trying to keep the kids away so he could study for his Brokers test. He is almost ready for that now with us being away! :)

New Family Pictures

I guess Brandon wanted new family pictures because all of the sudden he got the camera out. I LOVE being able to take photos ourselves. I am grateful for a husband who keeps me on my toes with photos shoots. I didn't even have to stress for a week about the clothes and if we matched perfect. I think we did pretty well considering I had no idea until the camera came out. We needed to update because we didn't have a family photo with sweet little Brea in it. We are a happy family of 6.

catch up

I have been so busy. Bottling apple pie filling, getting ready to bottle beets, squeezing oranges and drying apples. It has been a lot of work but very rewarding. I love teaching my kids to be healthy. I love that they get right up on the kitchen counter and help. I did this when I was a kid and I feel very blessed that I can try and teach my kids to help out in the kitchen.

James helped me pick this huge turnip. Isn't this a cool picture

Brea turned 3 months and I need to get these pictures posted because pretty soon she will be 4 months. I also went and got her little ears pierced. She got cute little diamonds. All the kids got to come and watch. I think Daddy was a little surprised to see that I actually took her and had them done. He thought they were the magnet earrings at first. He should know me better than that already. He said they were cute and so I knew I was OK.

Look real close and you can see her cute little earring. I also painted her fingernails. Its so fun having another girl around to play with. :)

We have had a lot of visitors. We love that we can open our doors for everyone. Family is very important to us. Spending time with them is so much fun!Emery, Tim and Dantzel

What a crazy few weeks.

Yes, I have been slacking. I am trying to keep up but some days it is impossible.

We had some visitors. Zach and Nikki's family came to good ol' Bunkerville and it was so good to see them. I took a few pictures of Ned and Brea but to be honest it was hard to keep sweet little Gwen away to snap a few shots. She needs a baby sister (hint hint Zach and Nikki). These babies look so different it is amazing to me that they are cousins.

My Sweet little Brea is growing like a weed! She is now 2 months old and I can't believe how she has changed. I can't imagine my life without her.

Dantzel has lost yet another tooth. I keep telling her to stop messing with her teeth or she will soon have none to eat with. Isn't she cute without her front teeth.

My kids are so fun. They are such good kids. I am so blessed to have them in my life.

I had surgery and this is what my eyes look like. Too bad its not October (Halloween).

My sister got married. I got word at 7:30 am on Friday and she was married by 10:00 that same day. I am glad my Dad invited me. I went only to support my good parents. I hope she is Happy!

Just found out this morning that Jaidyn and Jaicee are going to have a new step mommy. I am happy for them but also sad because they have been such a big part of our family. Hopefully we will be able to stay in contact with them.

Seems funny to me that so much can happen in such a short time. I hope to update soon cause this last break was just too long for me. Happy Monday everyone!

up and running

Brandon brought home a new computer as promised that Monday night. The only problem is, he didn't have it up and running with all my programs until later in the week. So I am up and running with a brand new computer. It is amazing how fast they are when you first get them.
This last week was a good one. We always have so much going on. Here are a few things that happen.

• Brea had her x-ray done and it came back NORMAL. This was great news.
• Brea hit the mile marker of turning 1 month old

• Brea got to 8 lbs. I have been a little worried about her. She is like Dantzel was. She also had a pretty ruff start to life.
  
• Brea started smiling when you talk to her. Love this stage. :)

• Duncan started talking in sentences. He said "Daddy, what ya doing?" He had perfect tone is the key.

• Dantzel had her first kindergarten field trip to the Moapa Zoo and she even held the Monkey that she was so scared of. It bit her the first time she held him.
• I got to read a book "Promise Me" all in 2 days. With a ton of kids around, this is amazing for me. I can't wait until my other book comes in at the library. I love to read when nursing a baby. :)
• James is still a big tease and it about puts mommy over the edge by the time daddy gets home. Thank goodness the neighbor girl has had him over to play 2 times this week. Those are the days I got my book read. :)
  
• Brandon has been working long hard hours at work. I could be mad but, I'm not. I am just grateful he has work right now.
• I have taken a lot of pictures lately but guess what? They are mostly of Baby so, that is what you get to see this week. Enjoy!

I really tried to post a picture of the field trip but, I couldn't save the picture from Facebook. My friend was the lucky parent who went with them.