Feeding & Milking Cows

"Uncle Jake" invited us out to their farm (4-4-12) to feed the baby calves & learn how to milk the cows with Christina & her kids...First Carter fed the baby calf with the bottle, which he loved!!! Next was milking the cow, he was not a fan of this at all. He was very timid at first, but then gave it a try! ...He'd rather watch Tayson & Taylee, & look at the big cows than actually milk them!
Tenley wanted to be held at all times until it was time to go then she walked right up to the pen & wanted to see their food & pet them...Feeding the baby calf was Carters "favoritest thing ever" so i'm sure we will be going back to do it again soon! Thanks Uncle Jake!

Willow Park

Christina & her kids came up for their spring break, so we met them at Willow Park since they had never been! Packed a lunch, & went to the park after. Her kids are so cute & get along great with ours. We're still trying to talk her into moving here :) HAHA!My kids would sit & feed the ducks all day. That's their favorite thing there! Thanks for the fun play day, we look forward to many more with you guys this summer!!

Sleep Over

Since Carter's spring break was the week before everyone elses, we didn't do much for Carter's spring break besides go to parks & play. But the next week it was Dac & Tays spring break so they came up for a slumber party! (4-3-12) The boys went fishing while us girls went to the softball game. Carter thinks he is hilarious with whatever he says while they are here because they laugh at him no matter what! Its always a nightmare trying to get them to fall asleep but they only sleep over so often so it makes it fun! :)Tenley absolutely loves Taycee, she follows her everywhere, & asks for her days after she has left! Taycee even hid some eggs so they could find them before we left to the park! Even though Dac & Tay are older we love having them over to play as often as possible!!

Saturday Fun

We went out to my parents to enjoy some nice weather, & just to hang out a few Saturday's ago (3-31-12) All 4 grand kids were there all day. They played pig, jumped on the tramp, swung, went on bike rides/walks, rhino rides. Carter drove my dads little 4-wheeler all by himself for the first time! He did awesome & listened how to drive great! He catches onto everything so fast!Tenley did NOT want to get out of the swing, she loves swinging & says "dog" (for an underdog) & "high" & wants you to sit there & push her 24-7! :)We attempted to take some pictures of all 4 grand kids together, because we don't have any with Tenley in them! Wow, was it a task. My dad came along to try & get the kids to all look & pay attention. I don't know how families with more than 1 kid get any cute pictures, I guess that's why they have photo shop! These are the best 2 we got. Tenley wouldn't sit or smile, Carter was saying cheese while not looking at the camera & Dac & Tayc were sick of pictures :-P! We love going out to nama & papa's to play!!!

My big 2-5!

I turned 25 on 3-21. We went out to dinner at Mis Amores, then the kids made me a strawberry cake & we watched a movie as a family... Although 25 does sound a little older, I don't feel any different.

Wrestling 2012

Carter went to 4 matches this year in wrestling. Grace, Marsh Valley, West Side & Preston. He ended up winning 2 of his matches. Pretty good for his first year. He got tougher & tougher each match, & even tried to kick & punch he would get so mad! (even pulled hair once haha) He got his first win in Marsh Valley, we were all so proud! Especially daddy!He had quite a fan club of family coming to watch him each match. My mom & dad got him this cute wrestler trophy that has his name & the year on it... He was pretty proud and showed us where he wanted it in his room! Super proud of you "muscle man". We're looking forward to some t-ball this summer!

Lorax

Shayna & I planned a night out, well not really, but a night out with the little hooligan boys.(3/13/12) We took them to Lorax in 3D, such a cute movie, with meaning for kids, its for sure a buyer. Carter really got into the movie & the whole story line, he only took his glasses off once or twice & i'd just tell him he was going to miss a "cool part" & he'd put them right back on. The best picture I could get of the boys cooperating, Corbin did NOT want his picture taken :)Then we went to eat at Chik-fil-a, so the boys could play & be rowdy! Neither of us had ate there before but I thought it was pretty good! Then we were off to Hobby Lobby for some crafting :) we let the boys play a little too long & didn't know they closed at 8 so we were rushed! But still found a few things that we needed. *Carter did knock the whole cart over, with Corbin & him in/on it* good thing no one was hurt. By the end of the night I think Shayna & I both agreed to boys night out with their dads next time :) -No, what can you expect! We had a fun time & love spending time with these crazy 3 year olds!

Toy Story 3 On Ice

Justin & I decided to take Carter to Toy Story 3 on Ice last minute (3/10/12). We took him to Mickey Mouse on Ice last year but sat up high, so it wasn't too exciting & hard to keep him entertained at age 2. But this year, Justin's boss was kind enough to buy our tickets, so we got front row!! It was fun being so close, it definitely makes a huge difference...Carter got all dressed up in his Buzz outfit, he was so anxious for the show to get started! We stopped in Bountiful on the way down for Justin to try & win the "solo cup stack off" for a trip to Tennessee (since he won Toby Keith tickets for us in June) But he didn't end up winning the trip, dang it! My mom babysat Tenley since she is a little too a.d.d. :) she can't sit still for longer than 2 minutes, literally, she is a handful to take anywhere! It was so cute because when the barbies came out, Carter told me to take lots of pictures- so he could show Tenley :)! What a sweetheart. The show was really cute & its fun to have some alone time with just Cub, he deserves it!!!
memo: (we usually just carry Carter into events so we don't have to buy him his own ticket because half the time he sits on the stairs or wants to sit on our laps anyways, well we forgot to carry him in & the guy at the door told us we needed to buy another ticket, 1st how would we get him a ticket by us the day of the show & 2nd the guy didn't even know if it was 2 & under or 3, so we just went out & went threw a different door-sorry our kid looks like a 5 year old, he really is just 3!)

1st Wrestling Match

We took Carter to his first wrestling match up in Grace (3/9/12). I'll admit it, Justin & I were both a little nervous because about 70% of the kids his age that wrestle end up just crying -before, during, & after their matches. We invited Grandma & Grandpa's - everyone was so anxious to see his first match. He was too cute & couldn't wait to get there & weigh in...He weighed in at 43 lbs.Waiting for his match-- Justin is such a great dad & "coach"... always there for him when he needs it & encouraging him! He ended up wrestling two kindergartners- 5 & 6 year olds! He was so tough, didn't cry one time, & he gets so mad, he even grunts , its the cutest thing!!Posing with the Grace Grizzly Bear! He cried at his first practice this year, but now he loves everything about wrestling *besides when the kids choke him* & has done a total 180 since day one!! He says he wants to go to some more matches so he can win more medals! :) That'a boy!!! We're so proud of you! Your one tough kiddo- we love you Cub!!!

Valentine's Day!

Carter had pre-school on Valentine's which made it kind of fun for him to take Valentine's (gold fish) & pass them out, even though I don't think the kids quite understand Valentine's yet , its more just another day of treats & toys :) I WON Lady Antebellum tickets the week before Valentine's, so Justin & I got a room & spent the day in Salt Lake. Lady Antebellum was so romantic for a Valentine's date! Thompson Square & Darius Rucker opened for them. Darius Rucker was a very good entertainer, & we had already seen Thompson Square before. Justin & I usually just chill on Valentine's & don't make a huge deal of it, so it was fun to get out & be together just us! It has been 9 years since we met. Justin's parents watched the kids & his mom came into our house with the kids & spent the night with them here. *makes it easier with Tenley & her having her own bed* Such a great concert & amazing night~ I'm happy to have the husband I do! Happy Valentine's!!!

18 Months Old

Tener's is 18 months old! Fun & Cute as ever~ Little miss personality & sass!
Rhino & motorcycle rides keep her entertained for hours.
Goes up & down the stairs, standing up already just holding onto the wall or rail. (makes me nervous a lot of the time)
Loves to play with babies.
Obsessed with books right now. She'll bring you certain books & she remembers what is in which book, so she just sits and says "puppy", "nana", whichever page she is looking for- until you turn to that page!
Anything she gets, she has to get one for Carter too. She will sit & say "Carrr" until you give her one to give to him too.Knows what it means when we say go potty, she stands at the potty just like the boys & says she is going "pee" :)
Folds her arms if you ask her to
Has almost all of her teeth, but been drooling like crazy lately more than ever!
Spitting imagine of Carter, loves to follow him around, annoy him, hit him, everything you can think of. He is good most the time of putting up with her, but they sure know how to push each others buttons!
If she wakes up from her nap & knows Carter is sleeping, she says "shhh" (while holding her finger on her lips) & will talk in a whisper to me. So cute!
If you say something is mommy's, daddy's or Carter's & it is hers she says "no mine"
climbs on everything, loves to get up on the toilet & try & get a drink of water like Carter does.
Absolutely loves to show off to anyone who comes over, or anyone new around her.Totally is miss independent. She likes to do everything all by herself.
Loves hot dogs & noodles. She lived on hot dogs for a couple of months I swear that was the only thing she would eat. She knew where they were in the fridge & would bring them to us saying 'hot dog'
Very good at throwing tantrums & pouting!Knows just what to do to get attention! But once she gets every ones attention she turns her head into me & is shy!
Hard to take shopping with you anywhere because she pouts when you make her put things back (total opposite from when Cub was this age)
She loves to give moochies, she'll pucker up her lips & give you big kisses. Tells everyone bye & blows them kisses.
She always wants to get in the tub no matter what time of day it is, but lately she likes to dump the water outside the tub on the rug, probably because she knows it is naughty!She can & will say whatever you tell her to say. She talks a lot , her favorites are daddy, carrrr(Carter), mommy, puppy & kitty, she can even say Gran-ma almost sounds just like grandma.
LOVES daddy, if daddy is home she wants him 24-7 until it is bedtime. She'll go anywhere with him & be happy as can be!
She is obsessed with shoes, she'll get any shoes & try & put them on & walk around.
She knows what coat, socks, shoes, shirt, all that means when getting dressed.
Can go put things in the garbage, get Carter's backpack, pretty much anything we tell her to do she is smart enough to go get it/do it.If you act sad, she'll instantly come give you a hug & kiss.
Every time we drop Carter off at preschool, right when I get back in the car she says "Carr" & I tell her "he is at school", she says "ohhh" its too cute!Asks for daddy about 10 times a day, LOVES daddy & going anywhere with him
I have to turn Dora on, to be able to get her hair done, & if she runs away, I act sad & she comes right back :) *doesn't like her hair done, most of the time*
LOVES puppies & kitties,if she sees them anywhere when we are driving she will sit & say it the rest of the ride & wants to go back.
She tells Carter "no, no" a lot. Its really cute. He says "yes" & she will tell him "no, no" over & over.
Blows in her noodles,Carter & Tenley both think it is hilarious, they get so excited to see noodles on their plates for dinner :)She loves to ride Carter. He will say "Tenley wanna go for a ride" & she will jump right on his back & cruise her around.
Wants to go places or be outside all day. She hates sitting in the house. So as soon as she hears the word go, she brings you her shoes & coat & is ready in a heartbeat!Will tell you when she has pooped, or else she will tell you "no poop" teasing us.
When she wakes up in the mornings she never cries, she sits & yells "mom" -every time she wakes up from a nap she is as happy as can be.
Still goes to bed between 7 & 7:30 & sleeps til about 7:30 in the morning too! Takes one long nap at about noon or 1.
Loves her blanki, binki & stuffed puppies. Wants to take them in the car whenever we are going somewhere.
She isn't quite into t.v. or cartoons yet, but will watch Dora for maybe one minute & then is burnt out. She'll sit up by Carter when he is watching a movie & eat popcorn with him. But she is more concerned about doing what he is doing & being like him then actually watching the movie :)
Knows how to play peek-a-boo & hide & seek!We wouldn't change our little sassy princess for the world! She is as cute as it gets & we love her more than anything!!

Justin's 27th B-Day/Zac Brown Concert

Justin turned 27 on January 17th. Kinda crazy, 27 sounds so old for some reason! Anyways, the kids & I surprised him at his work with balloons, heart cookies & his favorite mocha drink! Then we took him to lunch... A couple days before his birthday he WON Zac Brown Band tickets. So we chilled & hung out with the kiddos the night of his birthday-but on January 21st we went down to the concert at the Maverick Center. We met up with Jake & Christina, & her sister & fiance. I forgot my camera *was totally bummed* so no pictures. Sonia Leigh & Nic Cowan opened for him- Zac Brown wasn't the best concert putter oner but we love all of his songs & it was free- so it was still a great time!! Happy Birthday love!

Cub's Big Boy Bed

Justin & I, well mainly I have been wanting Justin to build Carter a bed for a few months now *that's how all of our projects go around here, I have plenty of ideas I'm just not able to do the labor:)* but we figured we better sell his crib first :( So once it sold, Justin got right to work! According to Justin it turned out "not being as bad as he thought it was going to be" & it looks amazing!Carter loved going out to the garage & helping cut the pieces & getting it all set out. A lot of the work was done in the kitchen once the cutting was done since the garage was freezing! Carter helping hammer the nails all the way in! Tenley thinking the bed was a jungle gym, just like everything else :)Almost finished! Just need to paint it...All done & in his room! He looks so tiny in it when I tuck him in at night, but he sure loves it!! Thanks to Justin for being such a woodsman :) *he's built us a headboard since*

Big "OW-EEEE"

While we were working on Carter's bed one night. Tenley was already exhausted but we decided to let her stay up & let her hang out. Carter & Justin had just drilled 4 little holes in the side of his bed, not thinking anything of it, they just set the drill down. Little miss observer Teners walked over & grabbed the drill bit :(She cried & cried for probably an hour & just wanted me to hold a cold rag on it. It was the saddest thing because she never cries & is such a tough girl. For the next week or two she would show everyone her hand & say "oww-ee"... & now every time she sees the drill, its an instant sad face while saying "hottt" & "oww-ee". She ended up biting the blisters off a few days later *yuck*!