Two Boys and A Teenage Girl

Merry Christmas 2011

2011-12-29T10:00:00.001-08:00

Christmas went very smoothly here at the Haynes Household. Everyone seemed happy with what they got for x-mas. No one fought and we ate yummy Chinese food at Wong's for Christmas Eve dinner. On Christmas day we went to see "We bought a Zoo" it was a great movie and then had a yummy Turkey dinner. We are ready to move into the new year with positive attitudes, new goals and new adventures.
Merry Christmas to all!!

My Baby is growing up!!

2011-12-09T09:40:00.000-08:00

I hate when I have to realize how much my kids are growing up! Especially the baby of the house. He has been getting so grown up for awhile but lately I have really noticed it. He talks football and knows his stuff, He plays with his big brother Bear and his friends and can hang with them. The things he says just blow me away.
Rhett is my snuggler loves to lay with me, loves to come get in bed with us in the middle of the night, Always hugs and yells out "I Love You" as he runs into school. well he is starting to go lay in his own bed without Geno making him and says Mom I need to go get in my bed now!! I just want to grab him and yell nooo don't grow up. Just stay little and need me forever!!
Sometimes I love he is so grown up but the reality is that everyday he gets more and more grown up!!
Well I love you either way Rhett!! Forever and Always!!

Haynesenberger X-mas tree Hunt Adventure!!

2011-12-01T09:56:00.000-08:00

For Thanksgiving weekend we went up to Greer AZ to a place called
Snowy Mountain. We went with our friends The Rosenbergers. It was so fun!! We stayed in a cabin that had a hot tub right outside the front door. We went hunting for our x-mas tree and found a great one with a little birds nest in it.. The kids had such a great time they loved looking for the trees and then we ate yummy chili out in the snow, then the kids went sledding. There is this awesome lodge up there. The people who own the place are some of the kindest people you could meet. they have the place decorated so cute and they have a room just for the kids. They open at night but the kids got to go in early and play and then Pat and Dick (the owners) had them sit up at the Bar and have Hot cocoa and french fries. Great memories were made and a tradition has started.
Thank you Rosenbergers for inviting us. We Love you!!
Here is our tree!!

The birds nest!!

Malibu Marathon

2011-11-18T09:27:00.000-08:00

I did it!! My 2Nd Marathon on Sunday Nov 13. It was in Malibu Ca. So very beautiful there I just loved it.

Malorie, Dana and I drove up for the weekend and had a really fun time. How can you not when women get together we talked and laughed constantly and ate yummy food. The Marathon itself was a challenge. Some inclines and declines along the Pacific Coast Highway. It was beautiful to run along the ocean the way we did. My 1 challenge was not having enough nutrition. My body needs more than GU and water for 5hrs. In the end we made it! I am very happy I did both my marathons and as of now I don't have anymore planned!! I say never again but you never know what will pop up next year. For now my 1/2 and relays are what I am concentrating on..

The day before picking up our bibs and seeing the ocean. The morning of the race Mal had to take us to the start line. Mile 13 half way! Coming in at the finish line 5:29:50
12.35 minute mile

Az Urban Race!

2011-11-07T09:38:00.001-08:00

This last Sat I did an event with my friend Stephanie. It was a 5k with 10 obstacles. The

obstacles were things like barricades to climb over, a wall to go over, a semi-truck we crawled through with sandbags, stadium stairs to go up and down and a couple bear crawl stuff and the end was two police cars we had to go over.

We did it pretty quick 29minutes for everything. Then we ate some yummy breakfast at Wildflower bread company. It was a fun morning..

Malibu Marathon!

2011-11-03T11:14:00.000-07:00

I am very excited to run my 2Nd Marathon. This time I decided I was going to dedicate each mile to someone. I felt this would really be something to help me get thru my 26 miles and because I really appreciate all those I have in my life. In some way each of you have touched me in a certain way and I Thank you!!

So Here I go!!

1. -My Savior - You got me thru each mile, I whined and begged and you answered! Thank you for my pennies reminding me you were there and helping!2.- Geno- For all the sacrificing you do so I can run. For all the massages, the encouragement, making sure I get my naps. Thank you for everything most of all loving me.

3.- Malorie- For getting up all those Saturdays you wanted to sleep cause you were helping out with the boys, Thank you for not only being an awesome daughter but a best friend too!

4.- Bear- For working so hard for me. For your sweet hugs.Your precious smile, Your silly jokes. I Love you.. You are so awesome!

5.- Rhett- Going to bed with me early and being my snuggle buddy. Your sweet toothless smile, The amazing things you say. For knowing just when to tell me how much you love me. I love you!! You are so Cool!!

6. -Dana- For all the long runs, the hiding waters, getting up wayyy to early laughing hysterically as we are running down the street!! We have made some great memories.

7. -LeAnn- Thank goodness for Fri mornings. For running our hearts out to beat our time. We have came so far from those 4:00 am runs!!

8. -Christy - For all our laughs, tears, cheeseburgers, sushi and everything in between. I miss you!

9.- Mom - For all our long talks and the memories you have given me! Love and miss you!

10.-Dad - For waiting for me to realize just how important you are to me. For working so hard to take care of our Family. I love and miss you!!

11.-Tina- Your sweet spirit is so great to be around- For you and Brianna and because it's not much longer!!

12.- Colleen - You deserve to be honored more than once- Your strength amazes me, you are such an example!

13.- Nanny - I saved you so you could have your lucky 13. I miss you so much sometimes I think my heart will burst. I wish you were here to see me. I love you!

14.-Meghann-For listening everyday about running or exercise or food! Are talks are priceless & for making me laugh till I cry.. (:

15.-Michael R- For yummy cinn bread of course! Lol for your advise that I usea lot..Just pull your hat down and keep on going!

16. Carrie- For a friendship that always lasts.

17. Lori - For always bragging about me to others. I have loved getting to know you.

18.- Dannyelle- Cause you are my Sis and I love you Cowgirl!!

19.- Susanne - I think you are so strong and your story is incredible. You are a great example!

20.-Dr.Cooper - For all your advice you give me and make me feel scared if I don't comply!!

21-Nanette- My Runner, boot camp girl from the day I met you the positive attitude you possessed I knew we would always stay friends you are a huge example to me !

22-Natalie- For my other running girl You too are an inspiration I thank you.

23. -Jan- You have always been such an example to me. You are always moving forward with a smile on your face. I want to be just like you when I grow up!!

24.- Deshawn- I can't forget you! For always getting stuck with me and listening to all my stories!

25. -My Family- You so deserve 2 miles Again you have sacrificed for me you have made it so I can do this again. You are my world and I love you forever and Always!!!

26.- ME- I give myself this mile cause I am here and I worked really hard to get to the finish line.....

.2- If I didn't mention anyone I should have Here's to You.....

Hope you all had a Happy Halloween!!

2011-11-03T10:32:00.000-07:00

The boys were scream this year! I was against it but lost out. I just want fun little costumes but that went out the window with these boys!! Oh well its just one night! It is a bummer that the schools down here do not let them dress up for school. I hate missing Utah but things like this make me want to go back to a place that has tradition. Mal hung out with us and was a football player! Thanks to the friends that came along with us.

Mal and Ashley are to the left, Ashley and her Mom & Brother are good friends of ours. At the bottom is Cody(Rhetts little buddy) Cassidy and Olivia (My friend Dana's girls) It was a fun night with lots of candy!!

Just for us to remember!!

2011-10-28T11:00:00.001-07:00

I just wanted to write down a few things my kids do so I can remember:

Bear: "You know...Safety pins aren't so safe!!"
Rhett: "Mom today I got hit with a softball and You know..Softballs aren't so soft!"

Rhett: Dad today I was watching T.V and a Dr said he can make your S-E-X (spelled out) better!
Geno: "Rhett we don't talk about things like that!"
Rhett: "Well Dad he is a Dr!!"

Malorie and Deshawn having a fight and wanting me to fix it
Mal: Mom! I told you I would give him another chance and here he is screwing up in our house!!!!
(Deshawn sits with head down like a small boy) No Comment!
Gotta love teenage fights.

Date Day with My Man!!

2011-10-23T16:17:00.000-07:00

Last week I got to spend a day with Geno. It was really nice to be just the two of us. You get to finish your sentences, and talk about adult stuff. We went to breakfast at Golden Corral they have a Chocolate fountain now. Yummy I had to taste the

strawberries and pineapples. Then I finally talked Geno into doing what all Women know is wonderful and to get a pedi!! He was very satisfied. It was a great day.

So Thankful to have my husband.

I love you Babe!!

Fall Break

2011-10-21T11:25:00.001-07:00

Fall Break

Baking Day

We had Fall break last week so you know what that means: Entertaining!!

So we decided to start off with a pumpkin patch. Now its a Very different here in Az. We are used to bundling up and going out in the crisp cool air and finding big pumpkins and then going to get Hot Cocoa and/or Coffee. Well here we wear tank tops and shorts walk in the dirt to get our pumpkins and go find water or Iced tea after (: Ha Ha! We did have fun though.

We decided to have a baking day and made some yummy treats for us and our friends.

We also went and saw Real Steel. We really liked that movie. I cried at the end and it made me want to have boxing lessons.

It was a great week and I wasn't ready to give my kids back to school or go back to work.

We are settling back in getting ready for Halloween, and I have some runs coming up. (Cali here we come) Yippee!!

Fun for G and Me.....

2011-09-15T12:52:00.000-07:00

San Diego!
Geno and I took a quick trip this last weekend it was really nice to get away just the two of us. We went to the Beach and to the last outdoors Motocross.
If you know anything about motocross then its exciting The feeling, the smells, the noise!! I'm not one to bother people for autographs it feels weird to me so I just took a picture of Ryan Dungey for the boys.

Here is some pictures of our trip.

2 lost teeth and some catching up..

2011-08-25T12:07:00.000-07:00

I can finally write on my blog again. My Computer would kick me off every time I tried.Anyways its been so long I don't know where to start so I thought with the very latest and go from there.

Rhett lost his 2Nd front tooth last night and now has no front teeth. No more baby front teeth in our house. It actually makes me sad. I feel so old my kids are getting so grown up.Lets see what else.... Bear turned 11 a couple of weeks ago. We took him to Hibachi Grill. Then Geno took him to a Arena football game.

Malorie got her own car (yippee) So nice to not have to share.

We have a new member of the family, his name is Bentley he is a black lab and oh SO cute. We all just love him. Also kids are back to school Malorie is a senior, Bear is in 5Th grade and Rhett in 2Nd. It is so hot here that it is good to be back in school and not sitting home.

2010-10-25T08:49:00.000-07:00

WILDLIFE WORLD ZOO AND AQUARIUM!

This weekend we went to the Zoo just the 5 of us. It was a lot of fun and everyone got along (amazingly). I watched how they all wanted to show each other something and the relaxed look on Mal's face she said at one point "Thanks for this day I needed it." Last night as I looked at the calender for this week I appreciated going even more. Every night there is something to do and everyone going in every different directions. Every ones life's are so busy all the time, it was great having my Family close to me. At dinner we started talking about how Mal will be 18 in LESS than 2 years!! I wanted to burst in tears that means going away to college maybe marriage. I watch her get older everyday and love this age but now I want it to stop! I don't want a grown daughter I need some magic pill to slip in her drink to freeze time(: !

The boys too, the things they say it makes you stop for a second and realize Yup that came out of your child's mouth. At least we can still have a day like this weekend here and there.

Homecoming Part 1

2010-10-21T10:15:00.000-07:00

On Monday I took Malorie shopping for her Homecoming dress. Malorie has not been interested in going to the dances up until now. I was starting to get worried that I would never get to take my only daughter shopping for dresses.

Mal took the day "off" from school since we have seemed to lost our daughter to cheer she never has anytime for anything. We started out and went to lunch at Olive Garden (Yum) and then hit the mall. I think in the end she tried on at least 40 -50 dresses. {sidenote: Dresses are getting shorter and shorter and shoes Higher and Higher} She finally found the "One" she loved and we searched for shoes and finished with jewelry. It was tiring but fun and I enjoyed every minute of it. I love getting to spend the day with Malorie she is so grown up its hard to remember when she was little.

Here in AZ they don't ask in the fun ways they do in Utah. When I heard this I shared with Mal's friends the fun ways we (grown- ups) used to get asked. Mal's Boyfriend listened and decided to play along and got her some balloons with a very long string that she had to pull down from the sky and the note was attached. Mal said yes by getting Flounder the fish and some Swedish fish and put his name on the big fish and wrote "All the other fish" on the bag of little fishes and a poem that said "Of all the fishy's in the sea your the one I want to take me!"

Homecoming is next weekend so I will post pictures then.

Red Rock Relay

2010-09-14T10:20:00.000-07:00

This last weekend Sept 10Th and 11Th I was in a relay race with 11 other people. It was a great experience and accomplishment for myself.

The relay was 186 miles from Brian head UT to Zions National Park. The runs were not easy but everyone did a great job getting through them. My runs totalled 17.5 miles. Each run had something about it that I got to experience a different feeling with each one. my first run I ran down a mountainside with a 8% grade the shoulder was next to nothing and cars whizz passed you. I felt nervous but also just happy that I was running down a mtn in Utah that never did I imagine myself doing. My 2Nd run was at 4:00A.M it was pitch black and my headlamp kept sliding down my face I was not as happy during this one every time a car came towards me I jumped into the grass even having a reflector and the headlamp I felt I might get clipped by a car any second. my team had to shadow right next to me so I could see the road. Then my 3rd run was really out there as I am headed up around the mountain the arrow tells me to go into the dirt and I start Hiking up the mountain(pictures will be coming soon) I almost thought it was a joke at first I kept looking waayyy down at my car until I had to go up around and then I was all by myself. I kept thinking Please no wild animals and then thoughts of meeting up with a helamonster and did you know if they bite you the only way to get them off is to cut off the head I was fresh out of knives at the time! Anyways after that I made it around the Mtn and it truly kicked my butt I felt defeated on my last run.

All in all it was great I am so proud of my friends Dana and Lee for doing so great. Lee was hurt and just kept moving along and Dana is always such an inspiration, her runs were very similar to mine and she kicked butt. The other car which is referred to as the Snow Car (we were the sun car) also had some amazing people in it and I was so excited to see Nanette and Alicia and Natalie. They are my original Boot Camp buddies from Utah.

I kept saying this is my LAST Relay race!! Well I lied not only am I doing another one, We are going to do the Moab Relay in May next spring. It is shorter 50 miles but we are going to be an Ultra team and instead of 6 people be a team of 3. Already getting excited!

Thanks team Chasing our tails, I had fun and laughed so hard my stomach still hurts.

I have a few pictures and will post more when I get some.

I included a piture of a Hela monster because they are real. Side story: Geno came up on one of these when he was out riding and thought about catching it!! When I told Dana she freaked and told me if it bites you then you have about 15 - 40 minutes to live.(Plus the thing with the bite)

Another just for fun: this is how steep the 1st run was for Dana and I.
On our way.

This is The Sun Car Jeff, Me, Diana,Darcy, Dana and Lee

Go! Fight! Win!

2010-09-07T10:10:00.000-07:00

Malorie and Leandra 2010-2011

Valley Vista JV Cheerleaders!

Malorie is on Cheer this year. I am really proud of her for her decisions and hard work to get her here. She gets to Cheer with her very best friend Leandra. tonight is the 1st game they will be cheering at. She doesn't want her Dad or I to go cause she thinks she isn't good enough yet, but I think I will not be able to listen to this and have to sneak to watch.

Good Luck Sweetie you will do Awesome.

Always an Example

2010-08-23T14:47:00.000-07:00

On Friday August 13Th one of my dearest friends gave birth to a little Angel. Cheri gave birth to a still born named Addison.

I want to write about this because I want to be able to always look back and remember what I witnessed that day at the service.

1st I want to describe my friend Cheri. Cheri is a strong woman who is always there when you need a friend. Just walking into the same room with her makes me happy she is filled with an amazing spirit. She is very funny as well always has something clever to say and makes me laugh all the time. She works at Malorie's High School and Mal loves going to see her. Malorie told me Cheri is an amazing person and one of the best people she knew (that's a lot coming from Mal)

Cheri has 5 other children who she is an amazing Mother too they are all Great kids, who are smart, have great manners and just nice kids. So I don't leave anyone out she is also married to a great guy.

The service was very beautiful. A couple of Ladies sang and the dedication given by Cheri's dad was very nice. The thing that impressed me the most is in this next story:

As the Family walked up they were all standing there waiting for the casket to be put down, I watched as Cheri's little 10 yr old Bryce started breaking down it was so heart wrenching to see this boy holding a stuffed animal he clearly had gotten for his new baby sister. The Family wasn't really noticing him but Cheri immediately noticed her child in need. Of course She herself was in so much pain she still had that Mothers sense and reached out for him at first she couldn't reach him and barely touched his shirt she slowly and very calmly reached again and grabbed him and pulled him to her to comfort him.
As I watched Cheri and the sadness in her eyes and thought of the heartache she was feeling. I watched a woman who through the entire service kept an eye on 5 other children. Never ignoring them cause she needed to grieve just doing what she does best, taking care of others. Even after when we waited to give our hugs and say our condolences she laughed and said her kind words to everyone and made others feel better.
What an Example Cheri is to me. With all she is going thru she is still such an amazing woman comforthing everyone else.
Cheri I love you and I am so blessed to have you as a friend. Thank you for letting me be part of that day. Thank you for your friendship, Thank you for how you treat my kids and Thank you for showing once again how strong you are and being an example of how we should all be.

15k

2010-07-25T09:45:00.000-07:00

Over the 4th of July Geno, Malorie and I went to San Diego with my Best Friend Dana and her husband Lee. Dana and I ran in the Coronado 15k. It was a beautiful run and Dana and I were happy with our time. Dana has been my running partner for about a year now. I love running with her. Dana is such an inspiration to me sometimes I am just done running and will look over at her and there she is with her big happy smile it makes me giggle and keep on moving.

We had a great time that weekend very relaxed, we ran ate and got to hang out at the beach and shop in all the little stores (Mal's favorite part) Our next adventure is in September when we run the Red Rock Relay from Brianhead to St.George. Fun Fun!!

Ready to Run

Finish Line 96 minutes

All Finished

Ready to Eat some serious food!!

Malorie Geno and I
Malorie and Cassidy

Mud Hens 2010

2010-05-02T08:34:00.000-07:00

Yesterday a group of my friends and I went and did a really fun race. It was called a mud Run it is a 4 mile run with obstacle courses and a huge mud pit you havee to go thru. the teams are either 1, 3 or 5 person teams. We decided to do 2 teams of 5. You also dress up for this race and wear your costumes through out the course. Our team was the Mud Hens.

We had different levels of athletic ability so for some it was the first race they had done. It was a great expeirence to be part of that excitement with everyone. I am so proud of Everyone How hard everyone has worked to get to this point and especially how we all stayed a team. I am truly blessed to have friends who are more like a big Family to me.

Both teams

Karen gettin Dirty!!

I got a little dirty too
Katie Kim Karen

Proud Mom Moment

2010-04-18T10:53:00.000-07:00

Jake Bear Padon
Bears Best Friends & Teammates

Brenden is playing baseball right now his Team is the Diamondbacks. He has struggled with hitting a ball this season, it is hard for these kids to get use to a ball being thrown by a kid instead of the coach.

So with that said my Bear has not been able to hit a ball when he gets walked its a great thing cause he gets on base. Yesterday the team was getting cremated 10 to 1 it was the 6th or 7th inning Bear is the 1st one up (my stomach gets in knots for him) He gets walked(yippee) then He steals 2nd then steals third then catcher over throws to pitcher Bear takes off and its a race he dives into home and is SAFE!! Oh my gosh it was awesome that smile on his face was priceless. I wanted to cry (but I didn't.)

After that the team just started kicking butt the next little kid gets up- same thing! One right after another.

Those little boys were going crazy they were giving each other high 5's and just so proud of each other. The last play was a Home run They ended up winning by a point what a great ending.

I love seeing my kids do something that gives them that feeling of success.

I love you Bear Cub you make me proud everyday. I love watching you when you dance and sing being silly or when its time to get serious and practice your military moves.

I knew you could do it. You can do anything you want.

It's been awhile

2010-03-17T12:09:00.000-07:00

Wow its been awhile since I have blogged anything.
I thought I would write a little about a lot of stuff that's been going on.

1st I will start with the Ragnar we ran Feb 26 and Feb 27. It was a great experience and we had a great team. We had a team of 12 of which 6 are in each car. we are all suppose to run 3 legs from Prescott AZ to Tempe. The finish line was so great to see.

Here is our Carload Me,Nanette, Dana, Jill, Melanie and Laura.

Andrea and Kim

Nanette Kim and Dana at the finish line. During one of the night runs A Guy from another team was hit and we had the choice to finish or keep going. A team decision was made to stop. Dana Nanette and I felt we needed to go back and finish so we did and finished the last legs. My pr ayes go out to Robby and his family. Robby did not make it, he passed away 3 days later.

In the midst of the saddest we did feel Robby was doing something he loved and that helped make our decision for finishing the race. The race was a great experience and I am so Happy to have the chance to do it We are now preparing for The Red Rock relay race in Sept. (:

Happy Birthday Rhett

Rhett turned 6 On Feb 5 and we had a birthday party with him and his friends. We had a lady named Jungle Jill come and bring some animals with her, She had a Boa, a goat, a rabbit, some turtles, some weird lizard thing and a sugar glider. It was pretty interesting and the kids learned a few things and got to have pictures with the animal they liked the best.

Miche Bags

2010-01-21T08:34:00.000-08:00

I just wanted to let everyone know that I am selling Miche Bag's. If you haven't heard of them they are a purse that you buy different shells for so you can change out your purse without the hassle of dumping all your stuff out each time. Call Me to see more styles or have a purse party and you get great discounts. Hope to here from you soon 602-690-2756

2010

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Wishing You a Happy Safe and Healthy

New Year!

Christmas 2009

2009-12-22T19:02:00.001-08:00

Merry Christmas
from Our Family to Yours
Love Geno, Kim, Malorie
Brenden & Rhett
Haynes

Quack, Quack, Nibble Nibble!!

2009-12-21T18:34:00.000-08:00

Since the weather has been sooo BEAUTIFUL here in AZ we thought we would go to the park and ride bikes and feed the ducks. It was a great plan until all the ducks were chasing us and Rhett was screaming and Bear was climbing someone's wall Geno was trying to get them away and I never the calm one was screamingand laughing but taking pictures. I think the ducks were just really hungry cause after I saw a couple of signs DO NOT FEED ANIMALS! We Missed that.

Here it was starting out well: You can see by Geno's stance He is getting a little nervous they are coming towards us

Ducks were everywhere

Tis the Season..

2009-12-14T16:21:00.000-08:00

This Season it has been really hard for me to get in the spirit. I do feel bad about it for my boys sake but when your life is packed away and you don't know when you will find a house it happens. Anyways we have tried to keep a few traditions up like putting the tree up, which would never have happened if my Awesome Husband didn't go dig thru the storage to find the tree and some decorations. Rhett and Bear made gingerbread house's and then we went to a great Christmas play with our friends and Santa was there. Since my kids like Santa now I have to take pictures of my friends kids that scream at the old guy. Why is it that people find such pleasure in putting their kids on a guys lap and taking picture's of them screaming? Oh the joys of the Holiday<:

Happy Thanksgiving, More reality, & Some Running too..

2009-11-27T07:35:00.000-08:00

******************** HaPpY TuRkEy DaY!!! ***********************

We had a great Thanksgiving this year. I have alot to be Thankful for and One that is on the Top of my list was that I had my daughter here with us. Mal came in on Sunday and stays intill this Sunday.

We started the day Yesterday with going to a Thankgiving run I ran in the Peoria Classic that was 10 miles. I was really struggling towards the end, but my friend Dana who I ran with was my cheerleader and we got thru it. final time was 1hr 52min 25 sec. My goal was less than 2hrs so that worked out.

Malorie got the Turkey going at home (WOW)

We came home went swimming and soaked in the hot tub for awhile. There is something you don't get to do on Nov 25 in very many states. I love warm weather.. I Can watch snow on T.V.

After dinner and pie we went to see the movie Blindside with Sandra Bullock it is a great show and if you didn't know based on a true story. That lady Mrs Tulley is awesome. I would love to know her. I thought it was very appropriate to see for Thanksgiving and show my kids how some live.. again something to help us realize how grateful we should be for what we have. The one thing I was not grateful for yesterday was my rubber band legs by 7p.m we went to get drinks at the movie and when I came back in I going up the stairs my leg seem to just give out and I fell in front of everyone I tried very hard to save the drinks but when i fell I slammed down had and one dumped out everywhere. Some people looked at me in awe others I could hear let of a giggle, my kids burst out laughing of course! I have a great bruise on my knee now. Still, all in all it was a great day. Happy Holidays

NOTE: not real glasses just Bear being Bear..

Simplify

2009-11-24T16:19:00.000-08:00

We have all been told many times to simplify, that we don't need so many things. To make due with what we have. Well these last few months I have really learned how to do that. I went from a nice big beautiful house in Utah to staying with friends and sharing A bedroom with 4 of us in there to a 2 bedroom Condo. The really amazing thing is how happy my kids are, we spend so much time worrying about what to buy them or size of home they need to live in that taking a step back and watching them and how they don't really need all of that. We are staying at the condos that I work at right now while looking for a house It is furnished and has 2 bedrooms and a den. Rhett stays in the Den and thinks his room is so cool !! Why? well it doesn't have a door and he has his own bed and his pet gecko stays in there with them. Bear loves his room too it has a t.v and its just for him. My Boys are fighting over who TAKES the garbage out because it has a garbage shoot and they love to throw it down. The toys they have here are a package of $3 animals and some coloring books yet they play for hours with them. The table we eat from only sits 4 so the coffee table makes for a 5Th spot and the boys can't wait till there turn to sit there.

Now don't get me wrong I don't want to live here forever but as I watched my kids the other day get so excited cause we were going to swim in the pool at the clubhouse and ride the golf cart that they have here I was almost brought to tears that they can make due with what we have right now and be happy and get so excited over these few things.

Boy's

2009-11-16T18:23:00.000-08:00

I don't really have anything to say right now, just thought I would put a picture on here that reminds me of my boys.

2009-10-31T09:45:00.001-07:00

Do You Have What it Takes???????

2009-10-15T22:57:00.001-07:00

Before you answer that question Let me set the scene for you...
Its 7:00 a.m you are awake and happy just returned from an hour work-out that made you feel Awesome (sure you were a little sore at first) You are ready to take on the Day. You feel strong Your Endorphins are bursting with happiness, Your Body is looking Better everyday!!
Hmm... maybe it's time for that sexy little dress you have been saving(:
How was that?? Need More OK I got it..
Its 4:00 snack time for kids you see that Chocolate, or Donut or salty yummy treat(pick your poison) You tell you self "I can't" but wait you can Why? Well geez you burned up to 700 calories this morning at your workout at Boot Camp. Are you starting to get excited??
Alright then you get the picture.
I NEED one of my great Friends or even a friend of a friend who will step up and do Boot camp with me for 1 month 5days a week. If I can find someone to sign up with me it is a two for one deal.
I promise you it is great. I would move back to Utah just to go to my old Boot camp Class Everyday!!!
I just can't afford the monthly price without this deal. As much as Geno loves how it has changed my Body he is not going to pay $300 for it.
So to Everyone and Anyone in Arizona Please Please consider this. You will truly Love it!!
soon you will see testimonies from others who have shared in the pain and sweat but who still crave to be in class ..(notice to UT Campers please comment:)

2009-10-07T18:54:00.000-07:00

For Now..

I am Taking A Break...

I feel like dancing..

2009-09-24T06:03:00.000-07:00

Indeed I do. Last night the kids and I were getting ready for bed when Our bedroom door opened and there was Geno. He decided to come down and surprise us. We were all so excited. Even though we were just there to see him. Living away from each other really helps you realize how much you love that person and need them.

Hope Kids 5K- Princess Reagan

2009-09-19T15:48:00.000-07:00

Today was the 5K for Hope Kids. Hope Kids was able to raise over $20,000 with all of the donations from the different teams. That was a great accomplishment. I was humbled today seeing all the kids who are and those who have been sick. I was able to get a couple of pictures One with the Princess Reagan herself. She is such a cute little girl. So full of life and so sweet.

Thank you to those of you who donated. I want you to know how much I appreciate you.

The Team

Jenn, Karolyn, Me, Alicia, Nanette (Reagan's Mom) and Stephanie.

I miss you guys every morning. Jenn Alicia and Nanette did Boot Camp with me in Utah. (Stephanie is in the class now) Karolyn was my neighbor and she also did Boot camp just a different class. These ladies were and still are very inspiring to me. They became fast friends. Nothing helps you bond like Pain and sweat! Love and Miss you

10K

2009-09-14T09:51:00.000-07:00

This weekend I ran a 10k with my friend Dana. My eyes are closed but it is the only picture we have. The first half was a great run, but the 2Nd half was super hot. Dana and I were dying. we did it in a little over an hour. We made a goal to beat 1 hour and 15 minutes and did it. We are looking forward to doing another in Oct when it is a little cooler. Thanks for hanging in there with me Dana.

Hugs and Kisses and all that

2009-09-14T09:41:00.001-07:00

Thank you for letting me complain. I appreciate those who send me words of encouragement. I am feeling better and not wanting to beat the Verizon man up anymore.

Not so much ...

2009-09-11T21:32:00.000-07:00

(warning)lots of complaing in this entry!

And what I mean is I have not much fun sweet happy things to write about. As I read thru some different blogs everyone has such fun happy things to write about, well not me I just want to complain...Alot

I don't even know where to start. Why is it that sometimes you feel as if you are slamming into a brick wall every time you try to do something?

Here we are back in Sunny AZ with all its Sun, and Palm trees, Sun shining facing. Wait that's not right since I have been here its been Humid Humid Humid, Palm trees Not so much, and Sun shining faces HA try White scowling people with the only word they know is NO or Sorry we can't do that...Nope Never..

You want some examples you say?? OK here we go then. A good school to get your kids in? try waiting lists everywhere, A teacher who cares if your son has a friend or not? Not for us. She hasn't noticed that my little 5 year old is walking around they playground by himself. How do you not notice if a child is alone while everyone else has made friends and the new kid has not? How about you just want your kids on a good football team with a friend (since he has none at school)

No sorry that team has a 11 already and this team only has 10 you must be on this one, No we don't make a habit of helping others out!! How about finding a job Ha scarce in these parts, All I have heard is we are looking for customers not employees.. AHHHH

I could keep going but why put you thru more frustrating stories. Oh but I must share on really good one that made me want to wrap my fingers around the guys neck!!

I go to Verizon who we have had service with for years and years, not just personal but business and computer cards etc. I need to get a new phone because mine is dying a slow death, sometimes it rings sometimes it doesn't you know all the stuff that happens, I ask very nicely if I can upgrade my phone a little early (90 days) and pay extra guess what he says NO We do not do that for customers, you can fill out a claim and pay 50 dollars and get the same phone. Really? why not let me just upgrade and pay $50 for a new phone? No not in till Dec 9. Would you like a form? What do you think stupid Verizon man who is standing up on a stool so you can be taller than me? I then called Geno (who is in Utah) while I am being a single Mom is AZ Oh wait the Verizon story.. I toll him what the dumb man said and that Verizon doesn't give a Rats A** about there customers well the stupid man gave me a dirty look and I left. I thought about sticking my tongue out but I didn't just gave him the squint eyes with crunched up noes. Hey I never said I acted like an Adult.
If you are still reading thanks for being my shoulder to cry on I feel a little better.

See you Later..but not Goodbye

2009-08-27T10:33:00.000-07:00

Wow its here We are leaving tomorrow for Arizona. I am very excited to see Malorie again. I am looking forward to seeing my friends too.
Our time here is once again over. I will never say why did we come back in the 1st place? Because I was able to meet and get to know some great people. I was given so many great experiences. So many people I now consider great friends and so many I was lucky and Blessed to have meet. As you know I am emotional and sappy so if you choose to read further it does get mushy!
I wanted to start with my Boot Camp buddies and tell you all Thank you for your strength and encouragement. I looked forward everyday to seeing you and sweating together and driving Mike crazy with our complaining Oh ya and my potty mouth. (;
Mike and Dietrich Thank you for helping me become Stronger, Happier and Pushing me when I thought I couldn't do one more you gave me your "looks" and I knew I could make it.( P.S The weight and inches that are gone rock too)
Karolen - you make me laugh constantly I love your personality and quick wit. I will always be looking for races for Us (:
Emily- Thank you for your Friendship and always being willing to chit chat and realizing boys will be boys. remember I am only a phone call away
Jan -My example of who I should be in life. You are truly Amazing.
Cindy-You helped us all when we got here and showed Rhett love and patience you are one of a kind and can never be replaced.
Nadine- "My Honey Line" I love you and cherish our friendship and all our conversations. You have imprinted my life so "What are you gonna Do" (he he)
Andrea- Another Great example and Friend, I loved just being with you. Thank you for who you are. Jenny -Your kind words and compliments always meant alot I wish we could of served together longer.
there are so many people I have met that I could keep going. but it would take all day.
So to friends who have came back into my life from years ago(Jana-Jenny) to Friends who have encouraged me and helped me from everything to kind words smiling faces to coming to GNO's to being there at the end of my Triathlon to give me a hug (Trisha) I also Thank you all who helped me When my Grandma died it was the hardest time I have ever had and you were all there with your hugs and words and treats. Thank you I love you all and will never forget you You are defiantly my Friends for Life.
So I am on to a new Chapter Can't wait to see what the Lord has in store for me now.

Princess Reagan

2009-08-20T21:28:00.000-07:00

Is this Beautiful little girl who I get to have the opportunity to run in honor of. In 2006 she was diagnosed with Leukemia she then went thru 3 years of treatment and in March of this year she was considered in remission. Hopefully Forever. I met Reagan's Mom Nanette in boot camp I can't imagine what She and her family have gone thru. I was told it was the hardest thing she has ever done and when you are going thru it you feel like it will never end. Thank Goodness it did for them. As you are well aware there are many many others fighting this battle. Many who can't keep up the fight. There is a program for all of these children called Hope kids.

Hope Kids provides ongoing events & activities and a powerful, unique support community for children with cancer and other life-threatening medical conditions. They surround these remarkable children and their families with the message that hope can be a powerful medicine.

The reason I am writing this entry is to ask my friends and family if you would be willing to donate to this cause. I am not asking for large amounts just small donations if possible.

I have never ran for a cause or had to go out and ask for donations but I feel this is something I am suppose to do. I feel as if The Lord has put this little girl and Nanette in my life for a reason. We have all heard many stories of hearing that small voice and knowing we are suppose to do something, my reason is this.

Two Nights before Nanette asked me to run on her team I had a dream about a little girl who had Leukemia she was probably around 6 or 7. In my dream she was a happy and very eager to show me her wigs and just talk with me. I woke up the next morning and remembered every detail and said to Geno I was worried, and that I hoped Our niece wasn't sick.

I remember getting goosebumps when Nanette and I were talking about Reagan, feeling my dream had a purpose.

Thank you in advance to all of you, As you know Every little Dollar helps and can make a difference to these Beautiful Children.

Here is the website, Also Our team name is the Princess Reagan team.

http://www.active.com/donate/uthopewalk/princessraegan

High School

2009-08-12T16:59:00.000-07:00

This last weekend we drove down to Arizona to get Malorie started in School. She is in 10Th grade now and it is Her first year of High School. When we got there on Monday morning and saw all these kids I really wanted her to be little again. Most of the kids are taller than me (I know that's not that hard) but when you are standing there it is shocking to see how big kids are now days. Malorie decided she wanted to go down and start with the kids there instead of transferring when we move. She is staying with One of my Best Friends Lanna, so I have no worries. I know she will be taken care of great and Lanna and Brian get a little taste of raising a teenager for awhile.

No Matter if you have a teenager or a kindergartner or anywhere in between I think you will agree that the first day they start a new year is hard seeing your child grow another year older. When it was time for her to go off to class I really had to hold myself together. (Sunglasses help!)

So Mal is now there and we are back here getting ready to go there. Things are still foggy on dates and the house so hopefully we will know something in the next few weeks.

Good luck Mal we will miss you.. Love you

Happy Birthday Bear

2009-08-06T20:12:00.000-07:00

Monday was Brenden"s 9Th Birthday. Geno was out of town so we just took it easy went to a dollar show and to lunch. On Tuesday we planned a surprise Party for him at a place called Classic Skating. It has Skating or scooting, Laser tag and a bunch of blow ups to play on. He was very surprised when he walked into the Birthday room and all his friends and Family yelled "Surprise"

It was a lot of fun and the kids all ran around crazy until they were dead tired.

Happy birthday Bear, We love you.

My little girl growing up.

2009-07-30T21:56:00.000-07:00

Even though this has been going on for awhile, It is really in your face when they are getting ready to drive. To get behind a large vehicle that goes really fast and can crash really Hard is a little hard to swallow.

Anyways Mal got her permit and I have now lost my right to drive when she is around. She does pretty good most of the time. Once in awhile a curb jumps out in front of us but you know that's bound to happen right?

She turns 16 in January and then from what she says that Daddy she has that is wrapped around her finger will be getting her a RSX Acura. the deal is she gets all A's and it looks pretty promising.

Here is her cute little picture.

time to pack Our bags..

2009-07-17T10:15:00.000-07:00

and head for the Sun. We have Once again made a decision to move back to Arizona. We are not sure on the exact date of when we leave. We are waiting on a few things. We will definitely be there in September. We have met alot of really great people here who have enriched Our lives and We will miss you all so much. We are excited to see all of Our Friends we left behind when we came here. More details to come.

Happy Anniversary to Us

2009-07-06T12:26:00.000-07:00

On Friday Geno and I had a Anniversary. We have now been together for 17 years!! I have been with Geno longer than I lived with my parents. (just a little fact for you)We decided this year we would go riding for the day. We went up to Tibble Fork up American Fork Canyon. It was very pretty up there. We went up with some Family, just adults and had a great time. For Dinner we really splurged and went to Carl's Jr with the Family. Thanks Connie and Tom for taking the kids overnight. How nice it is to wake up and not have immediate responsibility. I am very blessed to Have Geno as my Husband he is such a great Husband he takes care of me and the kids at all times and always makes sure we get what we need or want. He is a hard worker and even pretty funny (: I don't know what I would do without him. Happy Anniversary Babe, You are a Awesome Husband. You are not just my Husband but My Best Friend too. I am very lucky. I am looking forward to the adventures of the next 17 years.

Geno, Me Aunt Connie, Uncle Tom and Cousin Tom

There is a little lake you can swim or canoe or raft in.

It a nice drive and change of scenery

Mom and Her Babies..

2009-07-01T10:11:00.000-07:00

This Morning I was on my way to my class when I ran across this site in the middle of the road. I pulled over and hurried them out of the street to the curb and up the side walk. the Mom jumped up but the babies couldn't get over. The Mom let me pick up each baby and put it up on the side walk with her, She didn't act scared or mad at all. then when everyone one was safe she looked at me and just started waddling away. People were stopping and taking pictures and seeing if I needed help. It is nice to see people taking time to do that and caring for this little duck family that they were safe. I had to share this story and picture with everyone. If only all Our kids would follow like this.

Talk about Extreme Sport's

2009-06-28T20:01:00.000-07:00

Go to the Rodeo one night. Those Cowboy's know how to take a licken' and come back for more.

I have a few Cool Cowboy's in my life. My Nephew Wyatt and Bro-in-law Travis were both in the Rodeo this last weekend. Travis has done this stuff his whole life and has past on his talent to my nephew. Wyatt is The Ultimate Cowboy He was born a tuff little cowboy I have always loved watching him do stuff Always with all his might and no one better get in the way. He is a teenager now (13) and has started Bull Riding!! A couple of weeks ago he cut off the tips of a couple of his fingers and was out being dragged by his Dad and horse last night. It was called the Hide race. They took 2nd place only missed 1st by a 1/2 a second. Awesome Job you guys. You both did great I love you guys!!

Another fun thing they had at the Rodeo is called the Money Cow. All the kids get to chase little cows around that have dollar bills taped to them. Rhett was so excited He made sure he dressed for the occasion. He looked so cute. Bear caught up with one of those cows and was able to get a couple of Dollars. Rhett wasnt so lucky but got one from Bear. What a great brother.

We all decided that we want to ride a bull....Well a mechanical bull that is (:

Here is Wyatt waiting for his Dad

Travis comes around and Wyatt jumps on the hide and they

Have to get back to the start 11.5 seconds

Rhett, Ready for the Rodeo Its not a Rodeo without the Rodeo Clown! Here you have the kids chasing the cow's

Coming back with the Loot.

I can say I am a Triathlete !!

2009-06-22T12:59:00.000-07:00

I had a goal to accomplish something before my Birthday(June 23) and I did it.This last Saturday I finished my first Triathlon. It was such a great feeling as I finish each section. The finish line was the best I even cried I was so happy. I am so impressed by how the people treated everyone. Everyone was cheering for everyone and telling you how great you were it definitely helped push you thru it. Of course for those who know me well there isn't a way I get thru something without doing something I have to find humor in later. I am sharing this story mostly for Lanna and Susie's benefit. Lanna is the best person to tell my quirky stories with Her and Susie are always a great audience. Anyways, after you swim you have to hurry and run and get a little dry and put your shoes and helmet on and take off riding your bike. You cannot leave unless your chin strap is done up. Well I was struggling with my helmet for some reason I could not get it done up and I was wasting time so I hurried and stuck it on backwards and went on my way. I am sure I was a sight to see with my cheap Walmart bike and the straps that kept falling over my eyes. Plus it was raining off and on and since I don't have one of those fancy bikes my feet kept slipping off the pedals. They had people out taking pictures and I tried my hardest to look down when I saw one of them but I am sure with my luck they got me. I can see the picture's Headline now "# 230 maybe before her next Tri she should learn how to wear a helmet.. " Guarantee I will have a new helmet that I practice with first.

Other than that it really was a Great experience and I can't wait to do my next one.

I wanted to tell my friend Trisha who asked me to do this Thank you. You are great such a inspiration to me. I also want to say Thank you to Geno who was my shining face at the end of each event cheering me on. You are a Awesome Husband thanks for being so great dealing with me running off to do my training and listening to me talk about it over and over. You are such a great support with everything I do. I love you so much.

Here I am before the swim started, telling my self I can do it.

Here I am after the run coming up to this finish line.
Telling myself I Did do it.

I thought I would add this one in Here is my bruise from my bike.

Two Noses two mouths

2009-06-13T08:31:00.000-07:00

That is what Rhett said as we were driving home from his Surgery yesterday. Rhett has enamel disease, It is heredity but we don't know from who. It is were the enamel eats away at the teeth and starts to decay them. He had to go in and have it taken care of they put them under and it takes about an hour for the procedure.

As you are waiting in the waiting room the Dr. comes out and gives him a shot in less than a minute Rhett could no longer speak and just stared ahead. It was horrible to watch I was so upset but didn't know if he knew what was going on so I had to try to hide the tears. anyways, he drifts off to sleep and they carry him back and start the procedure. I am not a fan of any kind of medicine and was freaked out the entire time. When they are done they come out and get you and you go back and sit with your child in till he wakes up that usually takes another 45 minutes to an hour. Once they are awake and he could hold his head up you can leave. He was really loopy for awhile after. As we were coming home he was telling me how I had two noses, and two mouths.

He did really well and recovered quickly. His teeth look awesome and are nice and white now. Good job Rhett!!

In this picture below you can see how his enamel was being eaten away

(double click pic to make big if you can't tell)

Here he is when we went back after they were done

Completely knocked out.

Here we are driving home. He did manage a smile.

New pearly White's

My Cool Rider

2009-06-07T18:29:00.000-07:00

Geno had his first Desert Race this weekend. His was a 60 mile course. They ride thru rocks, trees, water, whatever is in the way. I am really proud of Geno for doing this race it was not easy and it takes Alot out of them. It is exciting but nerve wrenching (At Least for Me) After they all take off you go back by your camp which is called Pit row because they come thru after the first 30 miles to gas up. It reminds me of a Nascar race but you don't get to see them the entire time. they have Ambulance's sitting at the end of Pit Row waiting if someone crashes. If someone does they drive down the row yelling out your last name (calming huh?) Even though Geno is a great rider and rides smart my stomach was sick the entire time waiting for him to come back. He came back safe and sound with no injury's, just some crocked handle bars. He did go down a few times. You are Awesome Geno I am very proud of you too I love you.

Geno and Some friends who also raced. Jeff Odie Geno and Kevin

Giving Geno a hug before he goes out Here is just what I could capture of the line up. The guys are listening to the rules. You could feel the Nervous Energy and excitement of all the riders Here He is back safe and sound and Wiped out.
Time to Celebrate!!!!

FireBirds Hare Scrambler 2009

2009-06-07T18:08:00.000-07:00

Brenden had his first Desert Race this weekend. It was very exciting. He was so excited to get out there. For his age group they have a course and they go for about 25 minutes. Everyone is a winner and they all get a Awesome Trophy. Bear did a great job it was so fun watching him go around that course. It wasn't the easiest course for kids lots of turns, and divots. He stayed on tight and he had No Crashes!! The kids are so excited and proud of themselves at the finish it is so great to look around and see them. The look on Bears face was priceless. He got to do it with one of his Best friends Colton. Bear rode his quad and he let Colton ride his dirt bike. You did so great Bear, We are so proud of you. We Love You..

Brenden and Colton geared up getting ready to ride

over to the race.

On the Course.Here He is After he finished. You could see how proud he was of himself and excited that he made it!

Brenden and Colton.

Lightning A New Member of the Family!!

2009-05-30T16:42:00.000-07:00

Being a Mother of two boys it was bound to happen. I knew the reptiles would start coming soon.

We have adopted a Leopard gecko from Mal's "friend" Ryan. It is the craziest looking thing. We are not sure if it is a girl or boy. Rhett has been asking for a Lizard for awhile so I finally gave in. We had to go buy Crickets for it to eat today, those Crickets don't know what hit them when it grabs them. Actually it is pretty interesting to watch it move around. they are easy to take care of and live a long life. Which is good because I hated seeing Rhett cry his eyes out when the 3 goldfish we had less than 3 weeks all died and he told us how much he loved them and missed them.

My Brave Boy

2009-05-18T08:11:00.000-07:00

Rhett is Finally Tall enough to ride the Big Boy rides at lagoon. He barely reaches the 46 inches line. So He got to go on his first Big ride. It is called the Fire Dragon, aka: Colossus for us who remember the old days when it was called that. You go really fast I think 88 mph and upside down twice. He never closed his eyes, once I looked over and he said I can't breath I told him to scream, and boy did he let out a good one. I know He was really nervous but wanted to do it so bad. I am so proud of you Rhett Great job...

Happy Mother's Day

2009-05-10T19:47:00.000-07:00

This was a Great Mother's Day for me. I got an entire weekend of fun with my Family for this special Day.I feel so blessed to have the Family I do. I sometimes feel like I am going to go crazy raising the three of them but when I sit back and think of what makes me Happy and just what I want to be doing it is being with them. Malorie and I were talking about how Our Family is going into a different stage, No more babies- Rhett starts all day Kindergarten in Sept, Bear is getting older and takes care of himself so much more and Malorie will be driving in less than a year and in High School. Wow! It all seems like it has gone by so fast. We have been so blessed with so much in Our lives, Health and Doing the things we want. I feel so grateful to be at this stage in life. Thank you Mal Bear and Rhett for the fun this weekend it was great to spend the time with you. Thank you G for being such a awesome Husband who takes such good care of me I love you all.

The Boys and I went to the Zoo it was a perfect day because it wasn't very warm and we got there later so we stayed later than normal and the animals were all out eating and playing.

They had a great Bird Show with some very cool birds in the show above is the One of the Owl's they had.

We Had a great Brunch at the Gathering Place at Gardner's Village with My Parents. that place is really neat it has all these cute little shops with Antiques and different things like candies you don't see everyday or a Christmas store that's filled with can you guess? Yup Christmas stuff. Also a petting Zoo, and ducks you can feed. It has lots of fun places to take pictures lots of wagons and over sized chairs and a pond with ducks.

In the picture above is my Mom.

Then Mal and I got to go get Our Toes done. We then ended the weekend at the Park. A little something for everyone. Even Geno he got to go riding all day on Sat.

Hope all the Mothers I know had a great weekend as well.

Happy Mothers day to you all.

Got Sand??

2009-04-21T08:13:00.001-07:00

We did this weekend. We went down to Jericho and camped. Down there is a Mountain called Sand Mountain. From early morning to late at night people go up and down it. You climb 700 feet up and it is very intimating at first. Malorie and I watched all weekend at all the guys going up and down it. Finally on Sunday Night we had heard enough teasing and had to prove them wrong. When I jumped on the quad I knew I had to just go for it or I would chicken out. the same with Mal. It was awesome once we got to the top. If you like to ride you will understand how we feel. Here's some pictures.

Here I am going up

Here is Malorie Here is Geno going up with some of his friends

Happy Easter to All...

2009-04-12T12:21:00.001-07:00

I'll Love you Forever I'll Like you for alway's

2009-04-07T05:28:00.000-07:00

This is a great book for kids. I am always looking for books that mean something so the kids can get a message from it. Every time I read this book I cry (I know I cry over everything) but seriously it is so cute. I thought I would share since the Easter Bunny is coming to town and if you are like me you don't' want or need that candy sitting around.

Fun in the Sand and Wind..

2009-03-30T14:58:00.000-07:00

I just wanted to post some of the pictures I had from Camping last weekend. We went with some Family Mostly Nieces and Nephews and had a blast. My Nieces and Nephews are all growing up so fast. We went to a place called the Knolls its a good place to ride with some sand dunes and trails. Plus it is not to far away. I could camp and ride every weekend I love going out and getting away from home for a couple of days. We had No accidents just a huge wind storm that you couldn't even walk in. All in All it was a great trip. In the pictures are The Top one: Tyson, Aubrie, Me, Malorie and Collin, Malorie and Aubrie On top of one of the Mountain's. Our Awesome Camping Dog Zellie Rhett on His bike. Geno and Tyson He is Our Oldest Nephew. Last but Not least Bear.

Baseball Season in Utah

2009-03-27T19:37:00.000-07:00

Today started Rhett's baseball season here.

Nothing like practicing in 35 degree weather. He just stood

there not moving. He did get up to bat once. When all was done the Coach instructed me that Rhett needed to go home and have Hot Chocolate. Poor kids they did a great job they were so well mannered out there. Hopefully the Sun will come visit and Baseball can be as fun as all of us Mom's talked it up to being.

I think I am moving back to AZ

2009-03-26T09:43:00.000-07:00

I cannot stand that it is still snowing. I really really hate this weather!

Plus you should see my face I have a cold but not a normal cold. I have to get my colds in my eyes. Yesterday I woke up with it in my left eye, my eye was sealed shut and huge then that started to go down and Today I woke up with it in my right eye. Geno is calling me Cyclopes now. I never got sick in AZ Ever!! So unless I find a really great reason, I have a date with the sun. Swimming and being outside watching my kids play or G play racquetball with Brian is sounding way to good right now.

HAPPY ST. PATRICKS DAY

2009-03-17T10:35:00.000-07:00

Pay it Forward

2009-03-10T14:08:00.000-07:00

So, my friend Jessica did this very neat idea on her blog! I decided to play along and I want you to, too! The instructions are below....take a look and play along! It'll be fun! :o)Here's the deal:

THE RULES:

1. Be one of the first three blogger's to leave a comment on this post, which then entitles you to a handmade item from me.

2. Winners, you must post this on your blog, meaning that you will "Pay It Forward," creating a handmade gift for the first three to leave a comment on your post about your giveaway!

3. You have 365 days to make/ship your item. And, remember: It’s the spirit and the thought that count!

4. When you receive your gift, please feel free to blog about it, sharing appropriate linky love!If you are not one of the first three to comment on this post, you can still play along. Start your own "Pay It Forward" chain and encourage your blogging friends to do the same!Okay, so there you have it! Her instructions EXACTLY! :o) So get commenting......(:

Dinosaur Park

2009-03-06T17:39:00.000-08:00

Today was the kids last day off track so we went and did one last fun thing. Or wait maybe it was a little farewell party for the kids that Mom will have a orderly house come next week. Either way we went it was fun lots of dinosaur bones and extinct animals, they have Hands on activities like digging for them or brushing the dirt to find the bones. Then we ate ice cream and its only 33 degrees outside but it looked to good to pass up. On the way home we talked about the dinosaurs and what it would be like to live with them. Rhett would never hunt a mammoth like they did "Its just wrong and sad" according to him.

The best Mom I ever had..

2009-03-04T15:12:00.000-08:00

This is a saying that Rhett says often the conversation usually goes something like this

Rhett: Your the best Mom I ever had

Mom: That's good because I am the only Mom you have ever had

Rhett: Why?

Mom: Heavenly Father gave you to me

Rhett Oh that's good How did He give me to you

Mom: well 1st he blesses me with getting pregnant and then you come

Rhett: Oh did the Dr cut your stomach open?

Mom: Well No Here's the story but don't tell anyone..I will leave the rest for you to wonder what I said (:

New Puppy for the Haynes Family

2009-02-26T16:23:00.000-08:00

I know we are crazy 3 dogs!!! Well some like to have babies I like to add on dogs. I figure this- 3 kids 3 dogs I am caught up. She is such a cute puppy. she flops around and whines (its cute right now) She will be a great camping dog and protector for Our family. After all we live it Utah. She is a German Shepard and will be pretty big. She is just 8 weeks so it is like having a new baby. The great part is she will be potty trained before she is 6 months.

Welcome to the Family Zellie

PUPPY LOVE

2009-02-21T07:19:00.000-08:00

WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL READERS.

Here is a story I have to write down just for the record so Geno and I can look back and laugh when the kids are grown.

Our little girl dog named Bella has been in heat. We thought we were OK because Neeko (the boy dog) has been fixed. Anyways Thursday Rhett yells up the stairs

"Um Mom we have a problem! Neeko and Bella are stuck together by their butts." So Geno and I went to investigate. As you all probably know there is nothing you can do once this little problem has happened. So the questions started "Mom why are they doing this? Mom how did they get this way? So what should I say? I had to come up with one of my great explanations "Well they must of sat in gum and backed up into each other. (What would you say?)

After that Neeko and Bella were banned from each other. In till Last night when I hear "Oh No Mom Neeko and Bella sat in gum again." Great! this time Brenden was home and he started to laugh so hard he couldn't control himself and it took everything to be stern and get him out of the room so I wasn't allowing my dogs to teach my boys about the Birds and the Bee's. I guess Bella is back to wearing a diaper in till she can learn to stay away from that "Gum"

Neeko

BELLA

Happy Birthday Rhett

2009-02-06T10:51:00.000-08:00

Rhett and Mom getting ready to go out

Dad and Rhett

Yesterday was Rhett's 5Th Birthday. I can't believe that my baby is 5 years old. He will start Kindergarten next fall and I will be by myself all day. We had a fun day with just Our Family and Saturday he gets to take a couple of Friends to a Jungle Jim place.

1st He got to go pick out his Birthday present He picked out a watch. then we went to see Hotel for Dog's, that was a great show. Then We all went to Dinner to a place called Bonsai's they cook your food in front of you and do tricks with the knifes and food. Rhett loved it and they sang Happy Birthday at they end and took Our picture for there B-day wall.

Happy Birthday Rhett I hope you had a great Day.The Kids waiting for the Movie. I was proud of Rhett because he asked if they could come. (you know instead of why do they have to) Bonsai Japanese Restaurant

The Volcano (made with the onions) Rhett trying to catch a shrimp that the cook toss to him

Rhett and the Cook

To The Great One

2009-02-01T16:52:00.001-08:00

I just wanted to take time to post about my "Nanny" She died yesterday after being here 89 years. She was not only a Grandmother to me but one of my Best Friends. She always gave such great advise or was making us laugh with her funny comments. Always excited to see the kids Ready to give a big hug and kiss for the them and loved the Big red Head (Geno) She always made sure she had our favorite foods in the house and made the best Dinners ever..

So to my Nanny I love you with all my heart I will miss you everyday of my life. It will not be the same knowing I can't pick up the phone and call you any time, or come to see you and talk and play a game of skipbo. I look forward to the day we see each other again. I am so grateful that I was blessed with a grandmother like this. I am grateful to the Lord for coming to get her when He did so she didn't have to suffer anymore but my heart still aches for my loss.

I was given this poem today as a reminder of her and I think it fits how I feel perfectly:

God Knew that you were suffering,
that the hills were hard to climb,
so he gently closed your eyelids
and whispered "Peace be thine".

A million times we have needed you,
a million times we have cried,
If love alone could have saved you,
You never would have died.

In tears we watched you sinking.
We watched you fade away,
Our hearts were nearly broken,
You fought so hard to stay.

In life we loved you dearly
In death, we love you still.
Within our hearts, you hold a place,
No one else can ever fill.

A "Golden Heart" stopped beating,
Working hands put to rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us,
He only takes "The Best"

GrandParents Day

2009-01-23T16:34:00.000-08:00

Today Brenden had a Grandparents Day at his school. they learned songs and dances that were popular during there "Grandparents prime time." It was really a great program I got to go and watch and take some pictures. It was so adorable to see Bear ask Grandma Connie to dance. We also got to go out to Carl's Jr for lunch. To top that part off there were three Men from the National Guard there and sat by us and talk with Bear for awhile they were very impressed with everything Brenden knew and agreed West Point was in Our future (:

Thank you Grandma Connie and Grandpa Tom for coming and spending that time with him. What a great day to remember

Boys...Boys...Boys...

2009-01-18T16:02:00.000-08:00

This weekend Brenden and Rhett decided they wanted some friends to sleepover, Bear had 4 friends and Rhett had One with a little sister that hung out for awhile too. In all about 5 minutes the devoured 4 pizza's 2 two litters of sprite and a dozen Choc Chip cookies. We had Army clothes and guns everywhere. Lucky for me we had a Primary get to know your new Teacher breakfast, so the all went off to that and I was told devoured many pancakes there.

Bear and his Friends wanted to sleep outside (It is still only around 18 here at night) We decided on the trailer so we hooked up the generator but it was still pretty cold out there. I was told What? Cold? It's not cold out here.

Here is Brenden and His friends. He has scored finding friends who Love the Military as much as him.

This is Rhett and Jayden very excited for there first friend sleepover

Here is Jayden, Shaylee, ad Rhett. Shaylee came to hang out so Emily and Bo could go out before the new baby comes in a few weeks.

Don't put your licks on Me.

2009-01-09T23:23:00.000-08:00

Today We were getting ready to leave for Preschool when I noticed Rhett did not wash his face as well as I had thought. Doing Something that I actually Hate and seeing anyone else do it I would gag! I decided since my teeth were very freshly brushed that I would lick my finger and wipe the chocolate away. Well Rhett was Horrified and told me " Mom I don't want your licks put on me, never do it again." Guess he told me. Don't worry Rhett I wont ever do it again since that was one thing I swore I wouldn't do as a parent.

2009-01-04T18:54:00.001-08:00

Happy Birthday Mal

2009-01-04T17:58:00.000-08:00

I cannot believe I have a 15 yr old today. She still seems like my little girl. I don't know if I am ready for driving lessons and dates and picking out colleges.
Geno and I took her out yesterday to lunch and a movie (Benjamin Button) and today she got her favorite meal Turkey dinner with Pumpkin Pie.
Time flies and she is not only my daughter but now one of my Best friends. I Love you Mal. Happy Birthday

Happy New Year

2008-12-29T15:04:00.001-08:00

Santa came to visit

2008-12-22T18:23:00.001-08:00

We had Our Family Christmas Party at Our House this year and The Big Red Guy Came to Visit. Rhett was so excited He was in shock the first few minutes he said he couldn't believe Santa came to "Specially Visit him." I don't think Brenden knew what to think. He is starting not to Believe anymore, but I think this Visit has him not knowing what to think.

Frosty the Snowman, Was a very Jolly Soul

2008-12-22T17:50:00.000-08:00

Intill His Head came off from a Winter Storm.

Guess Everyone does it Once?

2008-12-13T17:03:00.000-08:00

Rhett decided it was his turn to cut his Own hair.

He quietly went into his room and chopped away. I believe this happened because about 3 weeks ago I was telling a neighbor that Rhett had never done that. Should of knocked on wood. We didn't have time for the hairdresser today so he gets to sport his new look at church tomorrow. He just got a new haircut and I spent to much on gel so he could style it, Boys never a dull moment.

After All these Years

2008-12-10T21:07:00.000-08:00

Malorie Finally got her braces off this week. She has been so excited counting down the days. Everything was going great in till she looked at her teeth, after not seeing your teeth for three years I guess you forget what they look like. She now thinks her teeth are big and can't get use to seeing herself in the mirror. They do look pretty and I was able to steal a few shots of the big day. I haven't been able to take one of the finished product because she now wants her teeth filed.

She will be really mad at me for putting these pictures on but I had to do it.

Festival of Trees

2008-12-06T13:06:00.000-08:00

Last night Geno and I went. If you have never heard of it, it is were People donate and decorate beautiful Trees they are usually dedicated to someone who has died. The Trees are then auctioned off for a large sum of money. All the money is dedicated to the Primary Children's Hospital. A lot of the trees are dedicated to children, It is heartbreaking to read the stories of what some Families have had to endure. One Mother had a tree for Three of Her Sons that had died, Two had lung disease and holes in there Hearts and One was Murdered. She had lost one every Three years. It was really busy last night and noisy, but through all of that I was overwhelmed with the spirit. I felt sad for the families but I was comforted by the spirit to know all these Beautiful children were with Our Father in Heaven.

2008-12-04T17:00:00.001-08:00

Send your own ElfYourself eCards

2008-11-30T12:17:00.000-08:00

Thanks for a great Time

2008-11-30T11:28:00.000-08:00

We had a Great time in Arizona. Sorry if we didn't get to see you, It is hard getting to everyone. We were lucky enough to come right after Our friend Summer had Her Beautiful Baby Lilee. Summer looks Fantastic! The Boys were excited that they saw a lot of there Friends. I was so happy to get to spend time with my closest friends. Christy we did Our breakfast I miss those a lot. Leanne getting to just Hang Out and chit chat. Lunch with Lanna and Trish at Olive Garden. If life could be like that all the time. I don't regret moving here but I sure loved seeing all of you. Lanna was a great Hostess and Thanksgiving was Delicious. Geno and Brian had to compete at everything ( as always) Basketball, Racquetball, Ping Pong even Chess, By the end of the trip Geno could barely walk and was Limping and Brian couldn't walk. Don't Worry Brian the Leaches won at Green Beans!!

Here is what happens when you Have the Mind of a 18 year old but...The Body of a 40 year old...

Why its the Polar Express...Of Course!!

2008-11-22T21:29:00.000-08:00

We had a great time going and riding the Polar Express. We Drank Hot Chocolate, had a Cookie and Read the Book. Everyone on the Train sang Songs, Rhett and I each did a Solo ( Bet you didn't know I could sing) Grandpa Tom led use all in the 12 days of Christmas, and Then... Yup you guessed it We saw Santa. All the kids got to tell Santa what they wanted for Christmas Malorie: A New Computer Rhett: An Alien and Bear: A M16 with a grenade launcher and night vision Santa didn't know how to answer that one....

Mrs. Clause and the Boys

Grandpa Tom and Grandma Connie
We had a great time with them (:

Rhett Singing His Solo

Boys Are Gross...

2008-11-20T14:57:00.000-08:00

Some days I just get so tired of saying No..No..No. So I just say Yes! just for fun, just for a little change. Today Rhett and I had one of those "Just for fun day's"

Rhett: Mom Can I eat Dog Food?

Mom: Yes

Mal: Mom that's disgusting

Mom: Shrug of Shoulder's

Rhett then proceeds to dump dog food out

Mom: Let me take your picture as you do it

Rhett: Okay

The pictures below tell the rest. Isn't Change Fun? (:

Watch Out Boys....These Girls are Hot

2008-11-19T08:11:00.000-08:00

Last Night for Young Women's We took the Girls to Get Facials at The Nordstrom Mac Counter. The Ladies behind the counter did a Great job. I would like to say Thank You to the one Lady who took her time to give colors and re-do the make-up on a little paper to show how it's done. She was Great ! She gave the kind of Customer Service we use to have. I wish I could go in every morning and have them do my make up for me before I start the day.

Young Women in Excellence

2008-11-17T10:33:00.000-08:00

We had Ours last Tues, It turned out Great,
We did "A Night at the Emmy's" the Young Women and Leaders wore Formals, All the Girls looked Beautiful. I loved the dress Malorie got to wear I thought she looked gorgeous. I still can't get over how fast they grow up. After moving here within a month I was called in to Young Womens to be a Mia maid Advisor. I am loving it.

Frosty the snowman is on his way...

2008-11-05T07:30:00.000-08:00

Well it's here. The first big Snowstorm of the year. Geno and I decided it was because of how hard the Heavens were crying over the Elections!!( Sorry all you Democrats (; )

This is really the first time Rhett has been in the Snow that he can remember. Last time we lived here He was just a baby, and there was only one time he played in it when visiting, he was to young to remember. So of course the first thing he did he suit up and head out the door to build a snowman. I myself am not a fan of the cold or snow, but watching Rhett enjoy it so much makes appreciate the seasons we have here. Plus I have fallen in love with two new drinks, One when I am feeling rich is at Starbucks: Roasted Hazelnut Hot Chocolate, and the second when I am being realistic with my money is at Holiday Gas: Mint Chocolate Hot Chocolate, Yummy !!

Finishing up with Halloween

2008-11-02T19:55:00.000-08:00

Now the Holiday's that I love start, I bought my first turkey for Sunday Yum Yum So I thought I would put a couple pictures of the kids up so we could be finished with Halloween. Now I just have to figure out how to throw the candy away without them knowing. (A little at a time right?? ) Hope you all had a Happy Halloween.

Moovin and a Groovin..

2008-10-28T14:57:00.000-07:00

Some of Rhett's Favorite things to do is Jump, and dance around. He loves to put on Hip Hop Harry in the morning's and do his thing. Here is a couple of his moves.

Little tidbets of info...

2008-10-26T19:24:00.000-07:00

One Word

Where is your cell phone : Charging
Your Significant other : Geno
Your Mother : Home
Your Father Hm
Your Favorite thing: shopping
Your dream last night : interesting
Your Favorite drink : Pepsi
Your dream goal: Peace
Room your in: Office
Your Fear : Alone
Where do you want be in 6 years: Vacationing
Where were you last night : Party
What you are not: Quiet
Muffins: Pumpkin
On Your wish list: Nails
Where you grew up: Utah
Last thing you did: Movie
What are you wearing: pajamas
your T.V: Boring
Your Computer: Dell
Your life: full
Your mood: Calm
Missing someone: Nanny
Your Car: Truck
Something your not wearing: Earrings
Favorite Store: Kirkland's
your Summer: Changing
Favorite Color: Purple
Last time you laughed: Afternoon
Last time you cried: Evening
Who Will/would re post this: Jamie

Brenden's big day

2008-10-25T10:32:00.000-07:00

Shawn and Brenden

Brenden asked me last night if I had put his Baptism pictures on here yet. He had his big day on Oct 11 and He got to have someone he really looks up to do it, Our Friend Shawn Haught who came down from Arizona. (Thanks again Shawn) It was a Wonderful day and I am very Proud of Brenden for making his decision, he has wanted to be baptized for the last 2 years. Thank you to all for sharing Brenden's special day it made him so happy to have you all here.

The Pressley's Shawn and Bear

Brenden and His Dad I can't flip it sorry

My Husband The Dog..

2008-10-22T15:57:00.000-07:00

I wanted to share a story I now think is funny 2 night's ago I woke up about 3:00a.m and looked over at Geno he seemed so still that I got a little nervous, I always do I have a fear of finding him dead next to me I don't know why I just do. Anyways, I thought I better stick my finger under his nose to make sure he was breathing. I know you have done this, Haven't you?? well, I had just got to his lip when he lets out this growl and bite like a dog It scared me to death. He laughed so hard he knew what I was going to do because I had put my hand on his back to feel movement. I tell ya these Men the things they come up with.

THE ULTIMATE CAGE FIGHTERS !!!

2008-10-14T14:33:00.001-07:00

click picture to get better view

I know it seems like these 3 Distinguished Good Looking Men couldn't be Cage Fighters but Yes this is them. You Should See them in a cage It's actually a little scary because they get so rough and Wild !!

Left to Right

Shawn Maniac Haught Geno The Iceman Haynes and TJ the Animal Pressley.

I know, I know You just saw them at Church on Sunday sitting calmly with there Awesome Wives and Families but the night before Lips were split and Hair was pulled and Men were flying everywhere. Hey a Man has to make a living right ? Keep up the good work Guys !!!

Here Comes the Snow

2008-10-12T16:10:00.000-07:00

Brenden about 7:oo A.M He had to get out there
right when he woke up.

Well we are definitely not in Arizona anymore. We woke up today with Snow all over the ground. Rhett was so excited he couldn't wait to go play. I felt bad because by the time we got back from church it had melted all but what was on the Trampoline, the snow picked back up and is coming down in big flakes now. The boys love it. Rhett was only a baby when we moved away so he doesn't really remember it so it's like being in it for the first time. For me, I am trying to take on the boys attitude and think how great it is. I will have to let you know how that's going. Snow before Halloween that's the Utah I know.

THE ITSY BITSY SPIDER....

2008-10-10T23:49:00.000-07:00

Crawled up Geno's leg.. Yuck this huge spider crawled up Geno's leg while he was watching T.V the other night. He felt something on his leg and there it was. I promptly called "Spider Man" and he came and sprayed He killed 5 other Black Widow's around the outside of the House.

I was told it was Black Widow Season. Here's how they work the spider carries about 300 eggs on her back and when the wind blows they spread out over the neighborhood. I do not like any kind of crawly slimy thing that can come through the walls of the house or slim around the yard Spiders being number two with Snakes being #1 of things I hate..

This is the one that was on him..

But Mom it's so Fun...

2008-10-06T19:33:00.000-07:00

Rhett and His Friend Jayden just can't help themselves it doesn't matter that the high was only 66 if they see water they see Fun. This was what they told me when I asked What are you doing it's cold out here? They are both fully dressed and the second they see one of the neighbors water go on they jet out of whoever House they are at before Emily (Jayden's Mom) or I have a chance to catch them and start running through the sprinklers. I had to take pictures because even though I don't care for the wet clothes I love to see how happy they are having a blast getting wet, they finally talked Jayden's little sister into trying it but she didn't find the joy in it.

Is She Really this Grown Up??

2008-10-01T16:22:00.000-07:00

It seems like yesterday that Malorie was 4 years old, getting this picture done with a dress I got to pick out, Hair that I got to curl. What happened? They Grow up so fast. this picture she brought home today puts me in shock that she has grown up so much. She is already in classes that are preparing her for College, Constantly looking at Car's since she gets that permit in 3 short months. As if I am not Gray enough. these two pictures are 10 years apart. I think of ten years from now She will be 24. Done with College, Most likely living on her own or maybe Married!!! When I was 24 Malorie was 3 years old, We had been Married for 4 years. Holy Cow, that means I am getting Old.. Honestly I do look forward to see what life brings on for Her and Only Pray that she will stay strong, continue to make Good choices, and be the Best she can Be. She is Beautiful and Smart and I have been blessed to be her Mom and watch her grow.

When Mom's Are Busy

2008-09-29T17:37:00.000-07:00

Today Malorie just finished making Cookies for her Dad and She decided to go check the Computer. I came downstairs and noticed the Cookie Sheet was empty and thought She had put them in the Cookie Jar when She came down She looked at the sheet and almost burst into tears and Said "What Happened to all my cookies"?? I told her I never saw them and asked how Many cookies were gone "15 " she Cried. Rhett and Jayden his New Partner in Crime came in saw that No one was watching and took them all then ran to Our neighbor's house to get Juice to help wash them down. Neither of them needed a lot of dinner tonight.

Suturday my last day for sharing

2008-09-27T10:50:00.001-07:00

As I come to a close on sharing my Thankful's for the week I am happy that I decided to do this and have definitely been in a better mood all week thinking happy thoughts.

1st I am Thankful for Freedom and all the Men and Women who continue to fight for it. Being the Mother of Brenden whenever we run into one of these great Men we always stop to say Hi introduce Ourselves and let them know how Brave they are. They always take the time to say Hello talk to to the Boys (who are usually dressed just like them) They even take the time to share a story or whatever they think they boys should hear. I think that Men and Women who have chosen to serve Our Country were Great Valiant Spirit's in the Pre-existence. I am thankful for them and support them all the way.

2Nd I am Very thankful for this Beautiful land we Live in. When We came back from Arizona to Utah My breath was taken away looking around at the Mountains and Flowers and Trees we have here. During Our busy everyday lives I think many of us forget The Beauty around us that we were given to enjoy. It is so green here with so many flowers and now that Fall is coming things are starting to change colors it really is beautiful.

2008-09-26T19:46:00.000-07:00

WHAT SPORTS CAR ARE YOU?

You are a Chevrolet Corvette

You're a classic - powerful, athletic, and competitive. You're all about winning the race and getting the job done. While you have a practical everyday side, you get wild when anyone pushes your pedal. You hate to lose, but you hardly ever do.

Finally it's Friday !!!

2008-09-26T11:02:00.000-07:00

I am Happy that it is Friday that means when I go to bed tonight I do not have to set my alarm and can sleep in tomorrow. Plus when Geno comes home tonight he doesn't have to work again in till Monday.

My 1st thankful Today is Date Night

I love going on Date Night. I get to get all dressed up and go out and have grown up talk. You Know What the kids did Today, We try hard not to do that so we can just be Adults talking about Adult things. Geno and I have only gone on one Date Night in the last 6 months when Geno took me to Clint Black's Concert. I know some of you are saying 6months, Try 1 yr or longer. I think Date night is very important I look forward to it all week when I know I am going. I feel like I get to know Geno better and we have fun remembering who we are as individuals not the person he comes home to having 4 conversations with 4 different people Or when you are trying to talk and the kids remember something so important they need to tell you so your story sounds like Hi Honey Mom, How was your Mom, Day Today? I MOOmm, today. Sound Familiar?? So Lucky me I get to have a date night this weekend.

This one is kind of silly but if you know what I am talking about you will understand.

2Nd I am thankful for Reba Re-runs.

I Love this Show It cracks me up It comes on Lifetime during Dinner making time. I try to watch it whenever I can. Barbara Jean is Hilarious and the faces she makes. Reba herself is pretty funny and the Son- in -law is also very funny or so I think. I don't know It just makes me laugh the entire time I watch it. So I am thankful I have a show that I can watch that put's me in such a Good Mood.