THE NELSONS

The Home Sweet Sale

2010-08-23T09:05:00.001-07:00

Closing Down Shop!

2010-07-13T14:34:00.000-07:00

I have finally decided it's time to change my blog address. So I won't be posting to this one anymore. My new address is www.lindseyandboys.blogspot.com. It will be up and running soon with new pictures. Thanks friends!!!

Bradshaw Family Reunion

2010-07-03T23:52:00.000-07:00

Some pictures

2010-06-17T13:29:00.001-07:00

Go Shopping

2010-06-14T20:13:00.000-07:00

Maren and I both posted new stuff on our blog sale site. Click on the Home Sweet Sale logo on the right and take a look. Thanks- Happy Shopping!!!!

10 days at the cabin recap-

2010-06-12T23:15:00.001-07:00

8 kids, 2 moms for 5 days= crazy fun
Cooper swam across a big lake in freezing cold water to get 2 trash bags that flew across in the wind for a WHOPPING $10 bucks! (Note to self, don't ever think my boys won't do something crazy)
3 days of just me and my 4 boys. LOVED every second of it.
Beautiful weather.
Hikes
Creeks
Card Games
Reading
No computers
No TV
A 2 day trial run in potty training???? He's ready, but am I???
Grandma, Grandpa, Great Grandma, Alisa and 4 kids for the last 4 days..... Yeah cousins to the rescue.
Dear John 3 times. My new favorite chick flick. This will replace The Notebook and The Holiday for awhile.
And last but not least Garrett broke his wrist in 2 places.
That about wraps it up. Can't wait to go back-

Big Announcement!!!

2010-06-01T14:05:00.001-07:00

I have started a Sale Blog with 2 of my cousins Maren and Candice. It is www.thehomesweetsale.blogspot.com We have had so much success with our blog auctions we decided to have a sale that is always going. Check back to it daily as we will be adding stuff very often. So FUN!!!

Last week's Finds

2010-05-27T12:20:00.001-07:00

Such amazing things. That card table is so old. The chairs and the table fold up this very old school way. Super neat find!!

Thank You Maren!!

2010-05-26T15:53:00.000-07:00

Maren sent me a picture of these babies yesterday and we both just had to have them. They match perfectly and I JUST LOVE THEM!!

Noah Noodle!!

2010-05-19T22:33:00.000-07:00

Noah loves to wear his brothers hats so I decided to get him one of his own. He LOVES it,and I love him in it. So cute!!

Happy Mothers Day to my Mom!!

2010-05-09T14:00:00.000-07:00

Mom,
This last year has been one of the hardest years for me and I hold on to the fact that I have you to help me through it. You are the Mom of my dreams. You teach me so many things everyday. I truly hope with my whole heart that my boys will love me, trust me, and turn to me the way I turn to you. I am so lucky to have an example like you to guide me through this hard life. I listen in Church about how your kids should know your testimony. I look back and can honestly say that I knew of yours and Dad's testimonies. You showed me by example. I may be your hardest child, but I love you so much. I think I have more of Dad in me (haha) but I think my heart loves like yours does. Thank you Mom for everything you do for me on a daily basis and for teaching me the gospel. Happy Mothers Day-
Lindsey

Boutique!

2010-04-27T22:56:00.000-07:00

This is going to be super fun. We have tons of cute things, and really neat furniture pieces. Come see, and please if you don't mind post this on all your blogs and tell everyone you know. Thanks- Hope to see you Friday!

Blog Sale has Begun!!

2010-04-19T09:03:00.000-07:00

Don't forget the blog sale starts today and runs until next Monday. Click on Maren and Derek right next to this post. LET THE RACE BEGIN!! Good luck!

Thrift Store Find!!

2010-04-17T22:27:00.000-07:00

BEFORE:

AFTER:

Thia will be part of the blog sale that starts Monday. Click on Maren's blog to see lots of fun stuff!!

I peeked!!!

2010-04-16T19:35:00.000-07:00

I was putting the boys stuff in their backpacks and stumbled across this Mothers Day card to me from Garrett. It made me laugh! I put it back and will act surprised!! He thinks he's buttering me up to get a new pair of DC shoes!!!

Blog Sale #2

2010-04-14T15:20:00.000-07:00

Maren is doing her blog sale again starting next Monday the 19th and runs for a week. Highest bidder wins on each item. Her link is on the side of my page. You won't want to miss this, she has a TON of stuff this time. I can BARELY wait to see it all. Good luck to all.

The New Look!!!!!

2010-04-08T15:15:00.000-07:00

Ok so I am really dumb and didn't take any before pictures. If you know me well though you have probably been in my house and know what it looked like before. My cousin Maren was my inspiration. Her house is ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!! I called her and begged her to help me do a little at a time.
THEN..... I started and haven't ever stopped. The funnest part of it is knowing that I made money off of it. Thank you craigslist for having people buy all my old stuff. And THANK YOU GOODWILL, GARAGE SALES, and MERCHANT SQUARE for having such good deals for me.
I'm not all the way done but I wanted to post the proof that I have accomplished something!!
Thank you Maren for all your help, I really love hanging out with you. You are such a beautiful talented person. It has been so fun calling you when I am jumping up and down when I find a new treasure at the million good wills we go to. I really want you to know how grateful I am that you are my cousin, but also that you have been such a good friend. Love you-

Front Yard Boutique-

2010-03-22T22:01:00.000-07:00

I just met Terri the other day and I am SOOO excited to go to this boutique. You have to go to it, you won't want to miss it..... BUT if you do that's okay that means there will be more there for ME!!!!

Happy 5th Birthday Warner buckets!

2010-03-17T18:28:00.000-07:00

Warner-
Loving
Cuddly
Sweet
Funny
Cutest laugh ever
Rough and tough
Loves being outside
Can't wait to be big like his brothers
Smart
Fast like Dash!
Happy Birthday Warner I love you sooo much!

Pinewood Derby!!!

2010-02-27T20:47:00.001-08:00

Garrett got to the final race and took 4th place out of 30 cars. He was sad he didn't win, but then found out he won 1st place in his wolf pack!
Thanks to his Dad and his Papa for helping him with the car. It was AWESOME!!!!
P.S. This was our first pinewood derby race. I had no idea it was so competitive and serious. Scary!!
Way to go G-Man, we love you!!

LOTS of Birthday Pictures!

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Isn't this cake the coolest thing ever???

Happy Birthday Cooper!

2010-02-14T19:12:00.000-08:00

You may think this is a joke, but no my boys all have a birthday this week. Cooper is my Valentines baby!
Cooper
-sweet
-helper
-smart
-sports
-cuddler
-bikes
-razor
-school
-Spongebob
-funny
-prayers
-friends
-social
-friendly
Happy 7th birthday Cooper, I love you so much and I am so lucky to be your mom.

Happy Birthday Garrett!!!

2010-02-13T21:28:00.000-08:00

Garrett
Big-
SMART-
Fun-
Ipod-
Wii-
Writer-
Big Brother-
Sweet-
Funny-
Gman!-
Oldest-
Friend-
Scout-
Love-
Happy 9th Birthday Garrett! You are such a good boy and I love you!
(Tons of fun pictures to come tomorrow!!!)

Happy Birthday Noah!!!

2010-02-07T21:15:00.000-08:00

Noah
-sweet
-funny
-smart
-old
-small
-good
-Noodles
-my baby!!!
-2!!!
Happy Birthday Noah, we love you so much*

Drip Drop

2010-01-21T21:44:00.000-08:00

Rain, Rain go away
Come again another day!
I love the smell of rain but don't like grocery shopping in it. Or hearing my kids cry because they think the LOUD wind is going to eat them alive. We had to talk about tornado's, earthquakes, monsters, all kinds of scary things tonight.
You can stop now rain, at least so I can sleep without 4 boys in my bed!!!!!

Valentines Boards

2010-01-20T18:54:00.000-08:00

Here are the pictures you all have been requesting. My camera sucks so good luck. They are much cuter in person. They are about $7-$8 each.

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Katie wants this one~(above)

Go Shopping!

2010-01-06T14:01:00.000-08:00

Click on Katie and Jordon's link to see all the stuff we have left over from the boutiques we did. There is some cute stuff left. Go shopping and have fun!
Click here

More pictures of my little warriors!

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Craft Juices Are Flowin!

2009-12-14T18:45:00.000-08:00

My friend Vanessa and I started this project thinking we would only make a few for teacher gifts. It ended up including:
2 trips to Home Depot
20000 trips to Hobby Lobby
2 scrapbook stores with 3 kids
Michaels
I'm sure I forgot some other places......
Anyway, we ended up with these beauties and we are SO PROUD of ourselves!!!!
Merry Freakin Christmas!

Katie and Kolbie!

2009-12-02T12:45:00.000-08:00

Here is the picture I promised.

Welcome Little Kolbie!

2009-11-30T10:40:00.000-08:00

Katie had her baby yesterday.
Kolbie Jane Green
4lbs 13oz
18 inches long
She is such a tiny little thing but doing well. They want Katie to stay in the hospital with her until tomorrow to make sure Kolbie is doing good before they go back to Prescott. Congratulations Katie and Jordon! We needed another little girl in this family. I will post a picture soon!

Happy Thanksgiving!

2009-11-26T09:54:00.000-08:00

I am thankful for a lot of things this year. It has been a rough couple of months but in those months I have realized all the blessings I have in my life.
The boys and I came to Utah this month to have Thanksgiving with Zach and Sarah. I am thankful for them and the love and support they show me. This morning I woke up and before I put on my slippers I got a text from my visiting teacher that said she was thankful the Lord put me in her life. How thankful I am for her and my home teacher. I have never ever had anyone come like they do. They both help me so much.
I am thankful for my family. They are all such an important part of my life. I couldn't get through my trials without their love and support. I love them and am very blessed to be a part of this family.
I have to express my love for the friends I have. Kandis, Vanessa, Nikki, Carol come to my mind immediately. They are the true meaning of a good friend. I love you all very much and don't know what I would do without you in my life. The girls I've met in the ARP program have become a different kind of family that I hold very close to my heart. Thank you for all your support.
My boys, how can I describe how thankful I am for them. They are my life. They keep me going each day. They remind me with their smiles that I have so much to be thankful for. Each one of them gives me life in different ways. Garrett helps me with so much, Cooper snuggles with me every day, Warner tells me he loves me and kisses my cheek, and my little Noddle's attempt to say words and watching him kneel in his crib each night and fold his arms warms my heart. I love them so much and am VERY thankful for them.
Last but not least I am thankful for the Gospel. I have a testimony of Jesus Christ. I have a huge testimony of the Holy Ghost and prayer. The boys have memorized my favorite scripture which we say every night before bed. It is Moroni 10:5, "And by the power of the Holy Ghost, ye may know the truth of all things." I am grateful to my parents for their example of faith, service, and obedience. I would be lost if I didn't have the church in my life. The atonement makes it possible for me to return to live with my Father in Heaven. That is my ultimate goal, to be with my family for eternity.
I have a lot to be thankful for this year. I hope everyone has a good Thanksgiving. Eat lots and enjoy being with your families.
Lindsey

Boutique!

2009-11-17T14:40:00.001-08:00

My sister Katie and I made things for this boutique. We have gone to it for years and this is our first time to be vendors. Please go check it out. You will love it! It is a very good boutique, lots of vendors, good food, awesome home decor. Please come visit. I will be working at it on Saturday!

Katie On Bed Rest!!!

2009-11-13T15:32:00.001-08:00

Katie is on bed rest. Her little daughter is trying to come out a little to early. We went to Home Depot and she had to ride one of these old lady things. I was laughing so hard I almost fell on the ground. I got one picture in before she hid her face. She made me and my mom promise we would only go up the rows. If we made her turn around she would kill us because then the loud noise beeps on her little vehicle. It was so much fun making fun of her. What a good sister I am!

Pumpkin carving!

2009-11-13T15:21:00.000-08:00

The boys had so much fun carving pumpkins with their Dad and Papa. I don't know how I didn't get pictures of the finished products. Nick and his Dad are so artistic, they are the perfect pumpkin carvers.

The Rat!!!!

2009-10-28T11:02:00.000-07:00

I don't have any pictures to support this story yet, but it has to be told.
I went on an overnighter with my friend/sponsor Nikki over the weekend. It was her daughter Shannon's 13th birthday so we drove her and 7 friends up to Nikki's in-laws cabin. On the way up Nikki told me that in their trailer they have a pack rat. Of course I was a little nervous about sharing my bed with some sort of rat. Well it gets better... Last time Nikki and her husband Jared were there they saw that all their silverware and knives and such were sticking out of the vents. This rat had taken everything out of her drawers and shoved it through the a/c vents. So Nikki came prepared this time with traps. She set them all up and had her Father in law inspect the cabinets and drawers for the RAT. No where to be found so she set up these sticky paper things right outside where the rat jumps into the trailer.
The night goes on we have fun out by the fire with the girls.
Midnight rolls around and Nikki and I are watching "National Treasure." She was standing up in the kitchen making hot chocolate when all the sudden she says, "Did you feel that?" I said no, feel what? She says she felt the rat jump up into the trailer.
So what happens next your wondering????
It gets stuck on the sticky paper. We are both running around freaking out about what to do next. I am telling her to go wake up her Father in law. I certainly wasn't planning on taking care of some freakishly big rodant. Nikki grabs like 5 b b guns and is handing them to me telling me to pump it up so we can shoot it.
I am laughing so hard I'm about to pee my pants. I tell her I can't shoot this gun, I have never shot ANYTHING in my life. She says fine and hands me a broom. She is going to shoot with both hands. Remember that while we are trying to figure out how we are going to kill this thing, it is flopping around inside the cabinet door, stuck to the paper stuff.
Finally, after she rolled the ice chest over to stand on, while aiming 2 b b guns, I am still standing on the floor holding a broom, we opened the cabinet door and the DA*N thing wiggled off and jumped back into the hole.
After all that she didn't even get to blow it's head off. And I didn't get to hit it on the head after she shot it!!! HAHA. It might not sound that funny to you but it was so hilarious.

I had so much fun with Nikki, Shannon and her friends. Nikki is such a blessing in my life. I met her almost 4 years ago at my very first LDS ARP family support meeting. She came up to me and gave me her number and said we had a lot in common and that I could call her to talk anytime. Ever since then she has always been there for me as a friend and sponsor. I love her so much and would shoot a rat with her anyday!
I did take a picture of her with the guns but I used her camera so I don't have the pictures yet. I will post them when I get it. It is going to make you laugh!

Anyone going to Utah this weekend??

2009-10-18T08:03:00.000-07:00

I am looking for anyone who may possibly be driving to Utah this Wednesday or Thursday and coming home Saturday or Sunday. I have a friend who's husband passed away so I am trying to get there for his funeral.
Even if you know someone who is only driving one of those days, that would help.
Thanks and please pray for Dena, Skyler and Jade Jones.

What to do?????

2009-10-05T10:00:00.000-07:00

Last week Garrett wanted to wear pants to school so I opened his drawer and through him a pair. As he tried to put them on I could have cried. They would barley go over his knees. I wondered if somehow Coopers pants got in his drawer but sure enough they were his. So I said well buddy you grew a TON so we are going to have to buy you new jeans. Cooper was in the room with us and he said he wanted some too.
So off to school they go-

When they got off the bus Garretts first question was, "Mom can we go buy my SKINNY jeans now?"
Did any of you catch that? He said SKINNY jeans!!!!!!! I started laughing hysterically and immediately called Nick. That conversation went something like this.
Me: "You will never believe what your boys want me to go buy them."
N: "What?"
M: "Skinny jeans"
N: "Oh Sh- -"
We enjoyed a good laugh and talked about what to do about this. Is this really the new style?
Needless to say Nick and his Mom took Garrett to the mall and today he is wearing skinny jeans. I will post the picture later today, they look really cute on him. Now Cooper is dying for his turn to go get SKINNY JEANS!
Kill me now if my boys think they are going to be EMO's? Is that even what it's called???

More pics from California

2009-10-03T21:01:00.000-07:00

I don't know how to put into words how I feel about this wonderful person. Luanne is like one of those people you know that is nice all the time. I don't even know if I can actually remember a time where I have seen her get really mad. She is such a good example to me. Luanne in my opinion has a reserved spot in heaven. If you know her you will know what I am talking about. Sometimes I wonder how on earth she ended up with my brother. J/K- He is wonderful too. I love her so much and just wanted you all to know that. Thank you Luanne for everything you do for me which is A LOT!
How funny is it that Sarah's foot is the one with the huge tan lines and she is the only one who lives in Utah. The rest of us are white as ghosts.
I stopped this guy who was jogging on the beach and asked him to take our picture which my sisters informed me was rude. How was I supposed to know that? I don't run!

Happy Birthday Mom! 9-11-09

2009-09-10T22:19:00.001-07:00

Mom,
Thank you for being you. When I think about you I think of the example you have always been to me. You've taught me the gospel, how to be a good mother, how to listen, how to love- I look at all of us and the women in my life I want to be the most like are you and my sisters. You are such a good mom and I am so grateful for that. You listen to me cry, and what touches my heart the most is that you cry with me.Thank you for always being there. I Love you so much and hope you have a good birthday. You deserve it.
Love,
Lindsey

Things I will remember most from the trip-

2009-09-09T21:30:00.000-07:00

We had Derec's garmin gps. Mom was in the front seat and all the sudden she(holding the gps) puts it up to her ear and said, "What? say that again"... As if the gps voice could hear her. Katie and I laughed so hard we almost peed our pants.
Then there was this-
Katie- I don't want to listen to this lady.
Me- Why?
Katie- After seeing Eagle Eye, I'm just waiting for her to say "DUCK" or " Do you know where your children are?"
We laughed so hard at this stupid gps lady. Sarah went all but crazy not having a real map. I will remember our CRAPPY pedicures, driving, parking the monster truck at a 20 minute meter, running to the beach only to touch the water, run back and see the meter cop almost to our truck, driving, shopping, laughing, driving, yelling turn left, Alisa yelling turn right, Luanne never losing her cool with all the backseat drivers, movies which was a sore subject, the temple, church-, but most of all LOVE! Thanks again ladies!

Girls Trip!

2009-09-09T21:20:00.000-07:00

We planned a trip to California for my Mom's birthday. Her birthday is 9-11 and at one point we had a trip planned to New York and then..... two airplanes crashed into the world trade center and none of us were comfortable getting on the plane 2 days later. So many years later we played it safe and DROVE to Cali. It was tons of fun driving in Derec's HUGE truck, laughing, talking, bouncing around on those insane California freeways. But most of all it was amazing to be with the most important women of my life.. I love you more than words can express.

First Day Of School!!

2009-08-24T17:34:00.001-07:00

My big little boy is 8 1/2 and in 3rd grade. I'm not the mom that cries on the first day of school, but I do a get a little teary when I think of how much I love this big boy. He is so strong, protective, smart and sensitive. He is a good example to me and teaches me new things every day. I love you so much Garrett. Thanks for always helping me out.
Now here is my little Cooper Dooper. He is 6 1/2 and in 1st grade. Cooper is so funny and loves to have his picture taken. His smile can just melt your heart. Cooper is a fun, smart, loving, sweet boy who is always excited to play with his brothers and cousins. I don't know what I would do without my little helpers.

My knights in shining armor. They really don't know how much I love and adore them. They loved their first day of school.

My Mom's Garage Sale

2009-07-15T15:14:00.000-07:00

My Mom and Dad are having a garage sale this Friday July17th and Saturday July 18th starting at 6:30am. She has so much I can't even begin to list it all but here are some things I would come for: Furniture, candles, candle holders, lots of home decor, clothes, etc, etc, etc. My Mom has some cool stuff and yes all of us girls have picked through it already but there is so much left so please come by and check it out. Her address is 1423 N. Honeysuckle Lane Gilbert. She is in Circle G off of Lindsay/Baseline.

Tiffany bracelet

2009-06-15T12:36:00.000-07:00

Nick bought me this for my birthday a couple years ago and I hardly ever wear it so I posted it on craigslist today. I just thought I would offer it to my friends and family too. I am selling it for $100.00.

Lots of Cabin Fun!!!

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Grandpa holding Noah on the patio.
Kinley fishing with Uncle Don.

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Noah had tons of fun throwing rocks into the water one by one.

Cooper asked me to take a picture of him doing that with his arms.
Look at all those cute boys.
Noah got to dip his feet in for a split second.

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Kambree having fun in the water.
Kinley, Warner and Kambree were collecting all kinds of fun things.
I couldn't resist this picture. Kinley has her moms butt or lack thereof I should say. So cute!
Garrett got so wet his jeans were about to fall off.
Braden stuck his head in the freezing water.

Duck and Cover

2009-06-12T21:28:00.000-07:00

Noah hides in this little space pretty regularly. Maybe it's because he follows Izzy, I'm not sure but it makes a cute picture. By the way he is walking FINALLY. He's only 17 months now!!! Love this little guy.

Be that kind of Women!

2009-05-28T09:13:00.000-07:00

My mom sent me this email that said this and it has been on my mind for WEEKS...

Be the kind of women that when you wake up in the morning and you step out of bed Satan says, "Oh crap, she's awake!"

I want to try and be that kind of women. I know it will take a lot of work on my part but there is nothing I want more than to feel spiritually strong!

Last Day Of School!

2009-05-26T17:53:00.000-07:00

A look back at the first day of Kindergarten-
Garrett's first day of 2nd grade

Tomorrow is the boys last day of school. I am so sad for them and me!!! They love their school and this year Cooper had the best Kindergarten teachers. Thank you Mrs. Wheat and Mrs. Williams. Mrs. Williams is the sweetest lady ever. She is that type of teacher who truly loves your child. The grandmother type. I could just hug her for the smile she put on Coopers face and mine. Both of my boys Garrett and Cooper made the first honor roll with a 98% for 2nd grade for G-Man and 97% for kindergarten for Cooper. Congratulations on a great year boys. I love you!

This poem came home with him today:
Kindergartners are special people

You're a very special person,
And, Cooper, you should know
That we loved being your teachers
And we're sad to see you go.

As you get a little older
And give each grade a turn,
Try hard and do your best,
There is so much to learn.

Two things we tried to teach you,
That learning is life long
And that you are special
Just because you are Cooper.

Thanks for a fun year,
Mrs. Wheat and Mrs. Williams

This is what happens when...

2009-05-19T12:07:00.000-07:00

When the sprinklers come on and Warner and Kambree want to play in them poor Kambree ends up in this outfit. What was I supposed to put her in??? Never mind the fact that they are like 3 weeks apart. Look at the difference in height??? She is such a doll, we love having her over to play. Maybe I should buy some girl swimsuits and at least one backup outfit for days like this. We love you sweet heart, but for now it's Quiksilver Baby!!!

Happy 31st Birthday Nick!!!

2009-05-01T08:57:00.000-07:00

Nicks birthday was the 28th and he asked for an XBOX 360 fully knowing he wouldn't get it because they cost a fortune so I had my sister in law Allie make him this cake instead. She is doing all kinds of cakes now and I knew he would LOVE this. Well when we got to the park he thought it was a real XBOX. The cake was really heavy so he thought somehow I hid the real XBOX inside the cake frosting. We were all laughing so hard because he was like a little kid. Getting really excited... I kept telling him it was just a cake but he wouldn't believe me. So he did this.......
Sure enough it was just a cake. Sorry honey maybe you can get the XBOX for Christmas. Thanks to Allie for the amazing cake. She is a baking genius!

My crafts

2009-04-24T16:50:00.001-07:00

This is what I have left from the swap meet today. If you are interested leave a message and if you want something that has already sold I can probably make another one. I have most of the stuff. They are super cute, and fun.

This one is pink and is $5.95.

This one is red and $14.00

These are red too and $5.95 each.

My cousin bought this one from me already but I wanted to take this picture because I have the stuff to make more. It is so cute... if you have a girl. (cry) $12.95

This one is black, $14.00.

More crafts

2009-04-24T16:46:00.001-07:00

This one is very classy, $12.95
I love this one the most and the iron thing sticks out about 2 inches or so. This would be great to hang necklaces on. $12.95

Come One Come All

2009-04-23T16:53:00.000-07:00

My cousin Liz and I are doing a booth at the East Mesa Swap Meet tomorrow. She used to own a childrens boutique called Uptown Girls Downtown Boys and has tons of product left after they closed shop. We have jewelry, childrens clothes, crafts, and lots of BLING!! I know it is a weird place to put a boutique but lots of elderly people have MONEY and grandchildren so we thought we would just try it for a weekend. Please come to support us... You will love all the stuff. I am finishing my crafts now and will try to get pictures up tonight. The swap meet is located on Signal Butte and Baseline, and is free to get in. You can check out her website and it shows some of the stuff we will have there. Her website is www.poshcoutureco.com. It doesn't show everything but it shows some of the product.

Congratulations Cooper, my artist!

2009-04-22T19:56:00.000-07:00

Cooper and Garretts school had an art show where every grade did a different project and 3 winners were chosen per grade. Cooper didn't know that he won 2nd place before we went, so he was very shocked to hear his name called. The kindergartners did not have any help with their art and Cooper did a great job. Congratulations Cooper Dooper, we are so proud of you. It looks like you are going to be just like your Dad and your Papa.

Love One Another

2009-04-20T19:58:00.001-07:00

Tonight for Family Home Evening we had a lesson on Loving One Another. We have to talk about this pretty often in our house. We have a hard time "loving one another" haha. It went really good and the boys loved making these hearts out of pipe cleaner. We all have to do something nice for every member of the family and then leave the heart on their pillow. Of course the question came quickly about Noah not having a pillow so his heart goes in his crib. Next Monday we will talk about what we did for each other. Over all... mission accomplished. Rice krispy treats followed. Yum!!!

Laundry with an Izzy on the side

2009-04-20T19:53:00.001-07:00

I'm one of those people who lets the laundry pile up until I just have to do it then I cram it all into one day. I don't know why I do this, I really enjoy folding and putting it away. I will be folding all night tonight while watching 24. (Izzy likes to always be on something when she sleeps so this was heaven for her.)

Garrett's Baptism

2009-04-15T13:43:00.000-07:00

I made these as gifts to everyone who came to Garretts baptism. (The post for that important event will be coming soon.) It was a cute idea I copied from a friend. If you have a daughter being baptized call me and I will tell you the website for the cutest dresses you can make out of the same thing. They ended up cute and Garrett thought it was fun to hand one to all of the people who came to support him. I had Nick's Dad take GOOD pictures with his fancy camera so I don't have the pictures yet but when I do I will post Garrett in white on his special day. Congratulations Garr, we love you and are so proud you chose to be baptized. We talked about how he felt that night at home and he actually cried and said he felt something he had never felt before. I cried with him and Nick and I explained it was the Holy Ghost. Man I wish he could feel that way forever... I wish I could feel that way forever too. Something to work hard for that's for sure. This was an awesome day. Thanks to all who came.

Garrett and his rocket

2009-04-15T13:38:00.000-07:00

Garrett had to do a report for school on any invention. He chose to do it on the Rocket. (That was only after we googled the Wii and there wasn't any information on who invented it.) He did a great job with the help of his Mom and Dad of course. This is what we ended up with. Nick did such a good job on the rocket. Garrett LOVED it. A++ in my book. We are still waiting for the final grade.

3 Down 1 to go

2009-04-15T13:33:00.000-07:00

Garrett, Cooper and Warner have all taught themselves how to ride a bike. On Sunday we were at my moms for dinner and Warner asked Grandma to come outside and take off the training wheels. My mom looked right at me and I said what the heck, the worst that will happen is he'll fall. So out we went. Within 2 minutes he was off and riding. Garrett and Cooper did this same thing. Nick swears it is because they all have his "NATURAL ABILITY."......... Warner just barely turned 4!

Nick aka Papa Joe

2009-04-10T12:48:00.000-07:00

Nick put his yard hat on the other day and I told him he looked just like his Papa Joe. He said what a compliment that was. His papa was such a great man. Just the mention of his name can get a list of family members crying. We miss you Papa Joe.
Gone but not forgotten!

Super Hero's

2009-04-10T12:40:00.000-07:00

This little group has become quite the neighborhood clan. They play together everyday and this Saturday they wanted me to get the costumes down. They had so much fun changing in and out until they all found one they loved. Such fun memories... Garrett, Warner, Hayden, Brooke, and Cooper.

My baby is about to walk....

2009-04-10T12:36:00.000-07:00

Noah is standing up all over the place now. He won't actually walk but he is getting closer and closer. Look at this adorable little guy. My last baby.. almost going to walk I'm crying right now.

Another good cook- Kelly Sherwood

2009-03-26T12:52:00.000-07:00

My sister in law, Kelly Sherwood is also one of the best cooks I know. She has given me tons of recipes that are to die for. When I married Nick I had never even tried an avocado. His family has introduced me to things like: vegetarian burros, Sheila's famous enchiladas, roast that would knock your socks off, green chile burros, shrimp cocktail and bran muffins at 6am Christmas morning, green chile scrambled eggs, these are just a few of the amazing things this woman can cook. My mother in law is right up there with my favorite cooks. Thanks to all of you guys, Kelly, Candice, Maren, mom, and Sheila for teaching me new things. I will post pictures as I try to recreate your meals.
If you know Kelly, then try to help me convince her to start a cooking blog so we can see her sunset magazine dinners.

Thank you Candice.... my Martha

2009-03-25T19:13:00.000-07:00

They don't know this but my cousins Candice and Maren have become my idols. I look at their blogs everyday to see what they have done. It blows my mind that I can be related to them and have absolutely none of their talent. Katie and I were just talking about how they both got it and are sisters and we have none of it. I guess it's not the Bradshaw side of them. It must come from their mom's side. Check out their blogs.. you can get to them from Katie and Jordons. They have their own food blog called hold the onions. That is where I got this recipe. It was so good and easy. I am not a big cook but this deserved a picture. Nick's family has a joke about the meals his mom and sister cook.. When it looks good Nick always teases them and says "Oh this should be on the cover of sunset magazine." So when I pulled this out of the oven I said.." Excuse me don't you have something you would like to say about this meal?" He said ya who taught you how to make this. Not exactly what I was looking for but what can I say.. I'm a work in progress. Keep these fantastic recipes coming Candice and Maren. Love you guys....

Warner's birthday party with Kambree and Isaac

2009-03-25T18:59:00.001-07:00

This candle got blown out 3 times by these three 4 year olds-
Warner buckets- Such a cute 4 year old!!!
Isaac- Happy Birthday Zeeky boy. We love you!!!

Kambree- You are Warners favorite play mate. We would die with out you babe!!!

Warner's birthday party with Kambree and Isaac

2009-03-25T18:48:00.000-07:00

In the Bradshaw family we all like to have babies at the same time. Not so much fun for my mom but tons of fun for all our little kiddos. Isaac (Zach and Sarah's) was born first, then Kambree (Don and Alisa's) a week later, then Warner the week after that. So when Zach and Sarah came to Az we had a joint birthday party. It was so much fun!!!! Here are a bunch of pic's from the bash....

I Hate the Bachelor!!!

2009-03-03T07:47:00.000-08:00

I was going to write out this whole post about how mad I was last night after watching the Bachelor but then I realized how retarded it is for me to care so much about a stupid TV show. So all I am going to post is that I am not going to watch "The Bachelor" ever again. Anyone else upset?????

We had TONS of FUN!!!

2009-02-16T09:06:00.001-08:00

1When we were getting ready to leave we took the one and only family picture at the front entrance.
I loved this picture of them. They look so cute together.
I have to tell you the story about this ride. You can't see the couple next to me but they were SOOO funny. The husband DID NOT want to go on this ride. He was cursing the SH word over and over. I was laughing my butt off in line at him because he kept trying to talk his wife out of making him go. He said things like... my teeth will fall out, I might have a heart attack, I'm going to pee my pants. She came back with thing like, if your teeth fall out they will hit you in the face because there is a face guard and if you pee you will be the only one sitting in it, and if you have a heart attack you have life insurance. We were all so scared to go on this but we did it and it was so much fun. This guy was 66 years old and he lived through a very scary ride. I loved it....

Buzz lightyear is one of our family favorites. Nick kicks our butts of course but Cooper beat me so he was very proud of himself.
Top favorites:
Soaring over California wins. We rode it 4 times .Thunder Mountain- Garrett was scared in line but when we were done he put it at the top of his list. Cooper also puts this as his favorite. Tower of terror is one of my favorites.. Both boys went on it but we only did this ride once.... Space mountain made the top of their lists too.
Garrett wants to say something:I love Disneyland , it is my favorite place in the whole wide world. It's so fun and I saw alot of people there. I was really cold one day because it was raining so I put a beenie on and I put it over my ears. We took alot of pictures. Thank you mom and dad that was the awesomest birthday.

Thank you everybody who helped us purchase the tickets. Thanks to Amanda and Damon for letting us stay at your house, Liz and Ron for watching our pooch, and my mom and dad for watching Warner and Noah. We had a blast!!!

Disneyland in the rain

2009-02-16T08:48:00.001-08:00

Our first day started out like this... Sunshine and smiles
About an hour after we got there it started raining and it never stopped. The entire day it was pouring and it was FREEZING.
The boys didn't want to leave and I was trying my hardest to want to stay. We had 2 umbrellas and 2 ponchos. So Nick and I handled the umbrellas and we put the ponchos on the boys. They hated them. Cooper ended up crying and crying to take his off. He ended up pouting in the corner like this.....

I don't know if you can see their pants but they are wet almost up to their knees. Nicks and I looked the same. We were soaked. We made it until 8pm before we had to leave. When we got to the car I had warm, dry jammies for the boys to put on. Garretts shoes were full of water and you could ring out both of their socks. They were troopers though. They couldn't wait for day 2.

Disneyland

2009-02-16T08:22:00.000-08:00

These are just some cute pictures of the boys in Tarzans house. They had such a good time, it was so much fun to do this little trip with them. Hopefully Disneyland offers this get in free on your birthday thing next year too.

Our good friend Kandis came to Disneyland on Saturday so we went on some rides together. Here is a picture of all the little munchkins: Garrett, Marley, Cooper and Miles.
They gave the boys pins with their names on them that said Happy Birthday. They loved wearing them and it was neat because all the workers announced Happy Birthday to the boy in row....... on almost every ride. So they got a lot of attention and they loved every minute of it!!!!

Anyone interested in Disneyland????

2009-02-09T07:32:00.000-08:00

Nick and I are planning on taking Garrett and Cooper to Disneyland this Friday and Saturday for their birthdays. Since Garretts is the 13th and Coopers is the 14th it works out great because Disneyland is offering the get in free on your birthday special.. So two kids in free 2 days in a row. So after my amazing sister Alisa and I looked at prices for this all to work out the cheapest way possible we figured out that I will end up with 2 adult- 2 day park hopper passes to Disneyland and California Adventure with one day left on them. So before I put them on Craigslist I wanted to see if any of my family or friends would want the second day. We will be home on Sunday Feb. 15th and the tickets will have to be used by March 15th. But heres why I'm asking.. the 1 day park hopper costs $84.00 each and I will only need $50.00 each to make up the difference. If no one is interested I can just change my plan for a one day pass. This was just a way better deal for 2 families if I can find one who wants to do it with me. I know this sounds like I am an ebay freak but I'm not I promise. I will physically give you the tickets the day we get back. I only have 4 days to figure it out so anyone can call me or just leave me a message. Also after reading TONS of peoples posts on craigslist and ebay I think you can upgrade these passes to an annual pass when you get there. If that is something you would want to do. I've never done it but I've heard alot of people do. K so let me know.

Happy Birthday Noah Noodle!!

2009-02-07T18:36:00.000-08:00

I can't believe my baby is 1. It really does seem like he just got here. Today Nick and I talked about how fast this year has gone by. It seems like just yesterday Noah was born. He had a rough start but we are so blessed to have him as a part of our family. Even though I am TOTALLY sure about not having any more kids, it is weird to think he is my LAST baby. I don't want him to grow up too fast. But we all know how fast they do grow up. Pretty soon he will be walking, then running, then hitting his brothers. Take your time Noah!!! We love you so much. Happy Birthday my little baby boy.

Sleeping positions

2009-02-05T08:13:00.000-08:00

Garrett has fallen asleep like this more than once. I have used a mask before so maybe he was just trying to copy me.
Cooper is on Noahs bouncy seat. He fell asleep like this for 2 hours. It looks totally uncomfortable to me but he was comfy.
Do I need to say much about this picture? Cooper is doing what most boys do right???? I am aware this is what I will be seeing when I wake the boys up for the rest of my life........
Little Warner falls asleep in the weirdest places, like on the floor with all his bedding when his bed is right there in front of him. Cute, cute, cute...

Tell me what you think

2009-02-02T08:46:00.001-08:00

I made these frames and am thinking about trying to sell them. I don't know if I should or not so I thought I'd ask the blogging world. I could sell them for $55.00. It is an 11x14 picture frame and can be painted any color. I am still working on them and am trying to make them into 8x10's too. I think they are so cute and they turned out really well. I had the pictures of the boys on a disk and went into Staples and had him print the pictures onto photo paper. Because they were already black and white and because I had him print them onto photo paper instead of an actual picture each one cost me .25 cents. Yes you read that right. You can't even tell they are paper at all. They look really cute. Tell me what you think???????

And it begins......

2009-02-02T08:38:00.000-08:00

You wouldn't think someone so cute and innocent could do such a thing right??? Wrong. Noah did this all by himself. I have to admit he couldn't have looked cuter sitting in a HUGE pile of toilet paper with that killer smile. Oh he just melts my heart.

Funny, Funny Story

2009-01-30T09:52:00.000-08:00

I know it's been a long time since I posted but you have to hear this.....
My little Cooper Dooper has gotten into a little trouble at school. Well not real trouble but enough for us to have to sit and talk with him. This is how it went. About 3 weeks ago he came home from school with these little toy ball things, which I quickly learned were called bakugans. I asked him where he got them and he said "My friend Brian at school gave them to me." I told him Brian's mom probably doesn't know he took them to school and that he should give them back to him the next day. My mistake here was not making sure these tiny little toys didn't go right back in his backpack.
About a week later he came home with another toy and told me that same thing. "My friend Jake gave me this toy. This toy was a McDonald's piece of junk but I still made sure it went back into his backpack.
So yesterday he comes home and opens his backpack and has a watch. It was the geenie from Alladin but an adult size watch. And what does he say "My friend Carson gave it to me." Well at this point I'm starting to wonder what is going on at this school in my kindergartners class??? So I called his teacher and told her the whole story. She laughed and told me that a bunch of kids have been bringing toys to school which is not allowed. That day she saw the watch being passed around and talked to the whole class about it. She didn't know how Cooper ended up with it. It gets worse though. She said earlier that day she saw RJ give Cooper $5.00 for the watch. I about fell off my chair. I knew there had to be more to this story because Cooper doesn't even know how to do that. How could my little Cooper know how to wheel and deal???? And who sends their kindergartner to school with a $5.00 dollar bill??? We were both laughing and I told her what pocket of his backpack the watch would be in and apologized for Coopers behavior. She said she would get to the bottom of it and call the parents of the kids who are bringing this crap to school.
After dinner Nick and I sat Cooper down and asked him about the money thing. He said Carson gave me the watch and told me I could keep it. Then we had our heads on our desks for a game today and RJ sits next to me and he gave me "a money" for the watch. He said I knew you and dad needed to buy more capri suns and you said we don't have any money( which is a whole different story from the day before at Walmart). Then Mrs. Wheat got mad at us. Carson gave me the watch when we were getting on the bus and told me to keep it. I'm sorry mom, people just keep giving me stuff. So Nick and I made sure he knew he is never to take anything from anyone at school. Even if it is a cool bakugan, toy or watch. AND NEVER EVER EVER take money for any reason from ANYBODY. Poor Cooper was crying at the end but I think we made it clear to him. So we will see what happens today when he apologizes to Mrs. Wheat and gives her back the watch.
Is that funny or what???? Maybe I should put Cooper to work for me!!!!! ha ha

More pictures

2008-11-15T13:36:00.000-08:00

This picture was taken at my mom's birthday lunch which was in September but it is such a cute picture of all of us (minus wonderful ol' Sarah who is missing because she lives a million miles away.) haha. We had a party for my mom and dads 60th birthday. It was a ton of fun and it was awesome to have everyone there. Zach and Sarah came down and we even got a new family picture done, which if you knew how many people that is, including all the KIDS you would realize what an accomplishment it was!!

My little man is getting so big. He is almost 10 months old and wants to eat everything. You wouldn't know that by looking at him. He weighs almost 15 pounds, which is VERY little for his age but what can I say??? My kids are midgets. Well really only Noah and Warner. He is such a good baby and we are so lucky to have him.

Our little Izzy Bells!!

2008-11-15T13:26:00.000-08:00

Since I haven't blogged in forever I will try to catch you up with whats new with us... We got a puppy. I know everyone is in shock. My cousin Liz's dog had shitzu/poodle puppies and she gave us one. I had to fight for the only girl cause that's all I need is another male ANYTHING in my house. So I guilted my other cousin Amanda into letting me have Izzy. They had already named her so we just decided to keep it. She is so cute, doesn't shed, isn't going to get big enough to jump on my couch or bed, barely barks, was so easy to potty train and loves the boys. Welcome to the house Izzy. We love you.....

Halloween pictures!!

2008-11-15T13:17:00.000-08:00

Garrett was Ghostrider, Cooper was the Grim Reaper, Warner was Batman and little Noah was a devil. I tried to talk them into being Indiana Jones or cowboys but my days of Disney characters are over. It is now the scary, blood and guts guys. Ghostrider was a step up from what Garrett originally picked out. Thanks to Dad and Papa for the fabulous artwork. We had tons of fun trick or treating.

Garrett scared little girls who came to our house to trick or treat. They wouldn't even come up to the door when they saw him. They sent their moms to get their candy for them. He was saying "It's okay I won't hurt you, it's just paint I promise." They weren't buying it.

This picture Warner ran out of at the last minute.

My cute boys!!

2008-09-18T14:15:00.002-07:00

I love these pictures of my boys. They were taken by Katherine Taylor. If you are interested click on Kelly and Jasons blog from mine then she has a link to Katherines photos. All of her information should be on there. She did such an amazing job. They look so cute and innocent like this. Even if it's only for a moment. They put a big smile on my face.

Garrett- 7 years old
Cooper- 5 years old
Warner- 3 years old
Noah- 71/2 months old

Sorry for the delay!

2008-08-13T14:09:00.000-07:00

Ok so our computer crashed a week ago. As of now the hard drive is fried and I have lost all pictures, work, lab program, we're talking EVERYTHING. Yes cry with me..... I do have pictures of the boys first day of school but no computer to download them too. I am posting from my mom's laptop now. We should be getting a computer soon. Keep checking back for my return to the blogging world.

Family Home Evening

2008-07-29T09:49:00.000-07:00

We started out by feeding the missionaries and our good friends from our ward the Dixons. It went great. I made enchiladas, Nelson style. Then a warm chocolate cake. After we were done cleaning up we decided to go for a walk. I thought it would be fun to take the Bishop and his wife a piece of cake. So we did that and had a good time.
We have lived in our house for 6 years now and occasionally we have a huge toad on our front door step. I think he lives in our lantanas. He scares the crap out of me when I get out of the car to walk to the front door and there he is right on the sidewalk or right in front of the door. We have named him Hopper. He welcomed us home from our walk last night so I took his picture to show all of you.

Congratulations Josh and Allie.

2008-07-29T09:42:00.000-07:00

Josh and Allie had their baby July 25th. It was a little hectic that day. She had a stress test because she was measuring small. Well my mom and dad went up to the cabin the day before so I wanted to make sure everything was going ok. I sent Josh a text and he said she was doing good. Not even 5 minutes later he called and said she was going to have the baby. They were starting to induce her. He called my mom but couldn't get a hold of her. So I rushed down there and stayed with them while the Doctor started her petocin. She went pretty fast. Ryker Scott Bradshaw was born around 8pm. He weighed 5lbs 9oz, 19 1/2 inches long. They wouldn't tell us the name until he was born so we had already nicknamed him Frank. Welcome Ryker, you have a lot of boy cousins who are dying to play with you.

More pictures from Big Lake

2008-07-26T09:22:00.001-07:00

When I woke up I saw Warner sleeping like this. His head was at the bottom of the sleeping bag. I guess he got cold.

This is Nick's cousin Julie. She is so fun and sweet. We just love her to death. She had some awesome boots she wore everyday. I wish I took a picture of them. Sorry.
This is Nick's dad Craig and his Aunt Sue. We just hung out in the forest all weekend. It was cold enough for a jacket but the sunshine was out all day too. What more could I ask for??? Relaxing with good company and mouth watering meals.
Cooper and Garrett were in their pajamas most of the time. As soon as they would wake up they were out the door and I saw them when it was time for bed again.
Warner is a little OCD about his clothes getting wet, or getting food on them or..... So his Nannny bought him a rain jacket so he wouldn't have to change 15 times a day. But it didn't help, so at this point I was running out of clothes . I told him he would have no shirt if he didn't want to wear the one that had rain on it. He decided to be shirtless even though it was freezing outside. But he is so cute anyways right?? His Uncle Jason teased him about his crocks calling them girl shoes all weekend. Finally Warner told him to "Stop Uncle Jason there not girl shoes!"

Big Lake

2008-07-26T08:41:00.001-07:00

It is a tradition in Nick's family to go to Big Lake every year. We have missed the past few due to babies being born or other reasons I can't think of right now. This year we got to go and lucky for us we got to borrow Liz and Ron's 37 foot Jay Feather trailer. It made the trip so much better because it rains every day and I was so worried Noah would freeze to death if we were in a tent. Not to mention having a bathroom you didn't have to walk to in the middle of the night. The boys had so much fun. Every night they about passed out from pure exhaustion. Here are some pictures of our fun trip. If you would like to see some of the delicious food we ate go to Kelly and Jason's blog. You will get a laugh out of her photography of every meal. Nick's family has some serious cooks in it. The food is absolutely delicious. They don't mess around.

Warner, Noah and I drove with Nanny and Warner was a good big brother and fed Noah for me.
What a beautiful picture of Big Lake. We also saw a bunch of deer going up the mountain.
Garrett and Zane sitting down for breakfast. It was so cold in the mornings but my boys loved it.
This is Nick's cousin Kristen's daughter Alex. Cooper is such a sucker for girls. He never left her alone. She is so fun, she kept us all entertained at night doing a mean Molly Shannon skit from Saturday Night Live. Thanks for all the laughs Alex.
Warner was having so much fun showing off in front of everyone. He painted this little figure thing but ended up getting it mostly on himself.

Look at those baby blues

2008-07-05T11:18:00.001-07:00

Look at those beautiful eyes....
Warner flexing his muscles.
Hiding at the doctor's office before getting shots. His Nanny gave him those boots for our trip to Big Lake.
This is a picture of Hunter, Cooper, Buggy and Garrett all playing the wii. Can you tell Hunter and Buggy have a pool and we don't? They are so tan compared to Garrett and Cooper.
Auntie Liz holding Noah. She is expecting a baby boy in a month. I'm giving her some practice. I asked Buggy if he was excited to have a baby brother and he said..... NO.

Top Ten For June

2008-07-05T11:03:00.001-07:00

10. Being done with my radioactive iodine.
9. Noah rolling over.
8. The boys going to Utah to see their cousins.
7. After getting into the HOT car Warner is crying and yells to me "Mom tell the sun to stop looking at me."
6. While driving to Walmart Cooper looks out the window to the mountains and asks me "Mom is that where Utah is? " I say "No, that's where the cabin is." Cooper says "Oh ya, I can see the tire swing from here."
5. Nicks going to get gas and Cooper says "Dad can I get a candy at the gas station?" Nick says "No not this time." Cooper says "Barnacles."
4. Garrett and I were walking into the house from the car and I am complaining about living here in Arizona and he goes "Ya I wish it was an even 79*."
3. I read the 3 twilight books in 3 days.
2. Nick surviving the 2 weeks he had without me. (Get it?)
1. Nick and I having our 9 year anniversary.

Fourth Of July Party

2008-07-05T10:24:00.001-07:00

We spent the 4th of July at Grandma and Grandpa Medley's. We couldn't ask for better neighbors. They are our 3rd set of Grandma and Grandpa's. We had Kelly with little man Tucker, Hannah and Stephanie, Jason and Becky, and our best friend Justin. The kids had so much fun. After a delicious barbecue there were cupcakes. As you can see Tucker got it every where but in his mouth. He was laughing so hard as my boys called him "chocolate man". When I said smile for the picture my two looked right at me, or as the Medley's call it "took a Sears pose."

This little pool has seen it's last day. By the time the party was over it was full of cupcakes, grass, and mud.

Thanks to the host Karen Medley (Grandma), and Jerry (Grandpa) for all the mouthwatering food she made. Kelly and Karen with their Sears pose.
Justin helps us out so much when he comes over. He and Warner have a special bond. Warner makes him throw him up in the air over and over ( which isn't hard since he weighs a whole 25 pounds). We sure love you Justin.
Grandpa Medley is so much fun. He has this infectious smile and laugh. We played the name game I think 5 times. Garrett won the last game when we all forgot his name, Guy Moon. Some of the other names we came across were Jack Lemon, Shrek, Lulu, Harry Cleberman, and my favorite Ghostrider.

Thanks again Medley's for having us over for a FUN Fourth of July. We love you like parents.

Isolation

2008-06-18T16:10:00.000-07:00

Well everyone tomorrow morning I go in for my radioactive iodine. My doctor has decided to "kill" my thyroid. I start tomorrow and have to stay in my room for 6 days with no contact with anyone. Yes you read that right NO ONE. Garrett, Cooper and Warner are staying with my mom and baby Noah is staying with Nicks mom. I am getting more scared as it gets closer but I have to admit I am a little excited to sleep through a full night with no kids tugging at me, or climbing into my bed. That will last for a couple days then I will probably go stir crazy. I have never watched Greys Anatomy so I am going to watch all 4 seasons, read, do some book keeping, watch more movies and sleep. I will post when I can return to civilization. Love you all......

Happy Late Anniversary To Us

2008-06-10T10:23:00.000-07:00

Happy 9th Anniversary To Us!

My bridesmaids- Christy VanSickle, Claire Conway, Katie, Kelli Michael. I still talk to every single one of them. They are all still my best friends.
Holy crap- look at Josh. Can you believe he and his wife are expecting their first baby???? These guys are Jason Standage, Derek Nelson, Andrew Puricelli, Jeddy Brimhall and Josh. Nick talks to most of them still. Thanks to all of them or being part of our big day.

Some of you might not know this but our reception was at my Aunt Sandra's house. A couple months after this her house got struck by lightning and burned almost burned down. Everyone was ok thank goodness. Crazy huh???

Noah's first day at the pool!

2008-06-10T10:09:00.001-07:00

Noah loved the pool. He didn't cry one time. Even though the water was a little chilly, it was better then the 108 out of the pool. Thanks to Dean and Carol Young for always letting us come enjoy their amazing pool.
Such a gentlemen- Warner pushed his favorite cousin Kambree on the swing outside the pool. While we were swimming Kambree couldn't reach her towel so Warner pushed a stool over for her to stand up on. Such a sweet little boy. (sometimes)
While I was making sandwiches Alisa was sitting in the little pool with Warner and Kambree. Well Warner thought he would be funny and came over by me and got a drink of his freezing capri sun, went over to the pool and spit it out onto Alisa back. Alisa was laughing so hard because his juice was freezing. This went on for awhile. He was having so much fun torturing his Aunt.

Top Ten for May

2008-06-01T18:31:00.000-07:00

10. Warner asking everyday "Is baby Noah big yet?" Me, no not yet but soon.
9. Katie moving home from San Francisco and my neice Kinley haivng so many fun things to say. Her last name is Green but when I say "Kinley what is your name?" She says Kinley Purple.
8. Garrett bore his testimony for the first time and he did great.
7. Noah has only laughed a my mom. I have tried and tried but only huge smiles.
6. We fed the missionaries this month and he following Sunday as we were walking to the car Garrett says to Nick "Dad are you a missionary?" Nick says ya, why do you ask? Garrett says you are dressed like one except for your pocket thing.
5. Cooper says the funniest things- After two surgeries for tubes in his ears he is terrified to put his ears under water. Of course we have been swimming already, and Warner is the first with an ear infection. Well Cooper saw Warner taking his medicine and says to me "Mom there is water in my ear. I have an ear confection. I need medicine."
4. My inlaws are redoing there pool and Papa told Warner when it was done we would have a party with Warners favorite things which are popsicles, chips, pop, and hotdogs with ketchup only but Warner says he is not getting in the pool.
3. Noah was finally put in his own room after sleeping with mom and dad for way to long. Garrett was so concerned that he would be in there by himself that he came out and asked Nick if he was strong enough to lift his mattress? Nick said well I'm not sure why? Garrett says I want to sleep on Noahs floor to make sure he doesn't get scared. I thought it was so cute that I said ok. Well when Noah woke up in the middle of the night for his bottle, Garrett was sitting up and said mom he keeps waking me up. Needless to say, Garrett ended up in our bed.
2. Warner crying and crying on his way to bed screaming "No Mom, I don't want to take a bed."
1. The top thing to me for May is being able to fit in some of my clothes again

Andrew and Rose Puricelli came to visit

2008-05-29T12:11:00.000-07:00

Andrew and Rose came to visit. They live in San Diego, Ca. and they have a baby girl named Gianna. She is very close in age to Noah. Nick and Andrew grew up together. They have been best friends for years. Garrett played the wii with Andrew and his dad. Of course Garrett beat both Andrew and Denny. He thought he was sooo cool. It was so fun to see them. We love you guys.
Warner loves to have his picture taken. He put on this beenie the other day and kept saying, take my picture mom. He wore it the whole day. He looked so cute. To bad it is never cold enough in this state to need a beenie.
Noah was in the funniest position on the couch. He had his butt way up in the air. It was so funny. The boys kept pointing and laughing. He is the best baby. Easy, easy, easy.
Another funny position. Some of you don't know this but as of last Wednesday I had to stop nursing Noah. My thyroid was out of control the whole time I was pregnant, so when I had him they lowered my medication so Noak wouldn't get it through the breastmilk. Well I went and got my blood drawn and my doctor said my level was so high that I had to take way more medication and not only that, they are going to give me radio active iodone. Apparently that kills the thyroid. I won't be able to have any human contact for 6 days. It should be happening next week. My mom will take the older boys and I will leave the baby with Nicks mom. Noah has done really good with the bottle. I cried for a little bit but I am okay with it now. I was just sad because he is my last baby and the only one I haven't nursed. Nick tells me to look on the bright side. We will be able to leave him to go on dates now.
Garrett ripped a box of fruit snacks and put it on his head so they could play bad guys. Cooper's in the back assuming the position.