Every Girl Needs A Great Pair Of Shoes

I love watching my girls dress up in their dress up shoes. They take them everywhere. They are girls after my own heart! I love shoes!! They know I love shoes. I think it’s so funny to watch them and hear them talk about how much they love them!

Our Cupcake is 2!!

My baby is growing up too fast! I love having her birthday in the summer. We had a small family birthday party for Kaitlon this year. Her birthday was on a Sunday so I kept it low key. She had a "Pink Cupcake" theme party. I found her the cutest little outfit at Target. I made her a giant cupcake cake. Then I made cupcakes for everyone to decorate. She got lots of things she loved. Barbies, make-ups, dress ups, a new "dinky" aka blankie, pj's, and some birthday money. My favorite memory of this day would be the fact that I spent more money on the cake pan then I did her birthday present.

~SnEaK PeEk~

Clint's Grandma has been on our case about family pictures lately. So I finally caved and told Clint we would get some done. I was even trying to plan to do them before Mother's Day, but the weather has stalled that. We had these done 2 weeks ago...and she just posted some to facebook. I was so excited! (It made my day!!) I had to steal a couple early and post them to our blog. Stephanie was so patient with us! Especially our little Kaitlon--whose picture is adorable! I can't wait to see the rest of our pictures! For now...here is a little sneak peek! There are more on her facebook page; Patchwork Photography. She does an amazing job!! She is so affordable. I recommend her! Thank you so much Stephanie. {PRESTON}
[TYSON]
{ADDYSON}

[KAITLON]

Check out her blog, too! Patchwork Photography.

Isn't she Precious?!

We recently had family pictures done. I can not wait to see how they turned out. Getting these 4 kids to cooperate is like pulling teeth at times! Kaitlon was a stinker though. She cried and wanted nothing to do with pictures. Then these ones from school come back...and they are SO cute! Little stinker! Her teachers told me she posed and would move her head to the right spots. I had told her (and the other kids') teachers that they didn't need to have them taken, since we were getting family pictures that week. I am glad now that they didn't listen and she had some done.

I love this little girl! And that priceless face!

A Sweet Deal!

A few posts ago, I was complaining, because I couldn't decide on what to do about bunk beds for our girls. It was really a fight between a cheaper set or the set I really wanted. We have had money set aside out of our tax returns to get the girls a new set. However, with Clint still not working I was having a hard time wanting to spend that.

On Monday I was searching KSL and came across an ad for white bunk beds and 2 mattresses. It was only $260 which was better then the $800+ I wanted to spend. I called the lady and she never called me back. When I checked the ad later in the evening the bunks had been sold. I was heart broken. Okay, not really. It was very disappointing though. On Tuesday she called us back and said the people never showed to buy it and if we wanted them we needed to come first thing. Luckily Clint was home and was able to go and get them!!

They weren't the exact style I had wanted, but they weren't the cheap set either. They actually look like the ones being sold at RC Willey right now for $400.00 (which was just for the beds not the mattresses). It was the set I was leaning towards (it was the in between set). I figure buying the beds this way saved me a little over $600.

The mattresses didn't end up being that great--so we will keep searching for new ones. (Probably after Clint is working full time again.) They aren't icky...they are just more like a thick pad. The girls are little enough right now that they have no idea and it will be just fine.

A while ago I bought a comforter identical to Addy's and put it in storage. I knew this day was coming. I am really glad I did that now! I even got the second one on clearance. Their cute little bedroom is coming together.

The first night in the new bed was a little rough! Once she fell asleep she was fine--it was just getting her to stay in bed that was difficult. I think Addy was a little more naughty then usual, since it was her first night in a new bed too. She has been so excited about getting bunk beds and having Kaitlon move in with her. It may sound silly, but I am counting this as a blessing. We were able to get them the beds they needed in the amount that was more affordable for us. I think they will last us a long time too.

Swimming, Swimming....

With the boys in Lehi all weekend, we decided to do "Girl Things" with my Mom. She treated us to lunch, and some window shopping. Then she took us to the pool. It was sure to be a fun time...but somebody pooped. So we did more waiting (for the pool to be cleaned), then we did swimming. Katie wasn't sure she loved it, but we still had fun! Had to get a couple snap shots of me and my girls!

She's Not Puzzled!!

I just love this video! I think she's pretty smart for only being 18 months, but I am kind of prejudice! :)

18 Months

Not the best picture, but it will have to do! Kaitlon is now 18 months old. Wow! That went quickly. She is a sweet little girl, I have enjoyed every minute of her. Kaitlon loves babies, following her siblings, her Daddy, and she loves puzzles. She is into everything! She can find her eyes, ears, and nose. She thinks it's so funny to tease and be teased. She finally got some teeth too. She has 8 or 9, I believe. On Sunday, I took her to Nursery for the first time! She didn't cry, and I don't even think she care that I left. It was so nice for me too! I could teach without chasing her. Sadly she isn't a baby anymore. She is becoming a very active toddler. We love her bunches!!

~Preschool Pictures~

It's that time of year again, picture time. I am a looser Mom. I never buy the school pictures! They're way expensive. And I do not love their quality. So I feel bad...Preston never has pictures!! One of these days, we will have family pictures done, and I will get an individual done of Preston! Since Tyson still comes to work with me in the morning, he got his taken. Here were my favorites... TySoN

AddYsOn KaiTlOn

Dinosaur Park 2010

We were able to go to the Haunted Dinosaur Park again this year. All Ogden City School District employee's were able to bring their families for free. Since my Mom works at Madison we took that opportunity. I was kind of bummed my boys weren't there. They would have had more fun then the girls did. Kaitlon had no clue that it was scary, and ran around like a crazy!! :) She loved it!
While Addy on the other hand has realized that things scare her. She stayed in that stroller all night! She wouldn't even get out to Trick-or-Treat! We had to push her up to the people distributing candy!

I did get her out once, to TRY for a good picture. Ya, that picture didn't happen! :) This was the best I got!

We are grateful that my Mom took us, we had a fun evening with her!

A 15 Month Check-Up!

Today was Kaitlon's 15 month well check! She is growin' up before my eyes!! (She was actually 15 months on September 26th.) She is in the 3rd Percentile in weight, and the 25th Percentile in height and head circumference. The doctor said she is little, but growing. So he isn't worried. Some fun things about Kaitlon are...she is friendly. She waves to EVERYONE! She loves books. She can say Momma, Dad, Apple, Bye, Hi, and Thank-You. She loves to be helpful. She has a sweet personality. She gives good loves!! Oh, she does have 2 teeth!! Yep, her molars, in the very back. I'm not sure how that one happened!

And here I thought she was BIG!!!

Today was Kaitlon's well baby check. I honestly thought my daughter was a big baby. I mean...she is the BIGGEST baby I have ever had. No..no..I guess I was wrong. Here are her stats:

Weight: 17.5lbs which is the 3rd percentile

Height: 27 inches which is the 5Th percentile

Head Circumference: 44.5 CM which is the 30Th percentile

So apparently she is small for her age. Could-a fooled me! She's HEAVY!!

I did get yelled at by the nutritionist, and the Doctor about this issue:THE BOTTLE!!!

I'm sorry, I just don't feel like listening to her cry for it. :( I guess I'm a terrible Mom, and we will be fixing this behavior. She has no teeth yet. So if she doesn't have one by 15 months...I guess we have a problem. Has anyone else ever had this issue? My teeth came in late. I guess I just don't understand how it will be fixed if she doesn't get any.

A “Berry” Happy Birthday!

Kaitlon turned 1 on Saturday!                               

For her birthday we went to the Riverdale Park & Splash Pad. It was a lot of fun! We had tons of family come! I did a Strawberry Themed party. I know…what 1 year old needs a huge party?! I can’t help it! I tried to keep it simple, and then the Party Planner in me comes out. I made her cake this year. I actually did it without any help! (I’m a little proud) I also made her cupcakes, and the cupcake toppers.  I kept the polka-dot, strawberry, red theme for everything. From her swimsuit to her wrapping paper. (Which was left over from Christmas) Then I gave out little party favors. They said, “It was “Berry” sweet of you to come to my party. Love, Kaitlon” I filled them with a variety of Strawberry Candy. We did Strawberry Lemonade Slushies, but it was warm enough that the slushie didn’t stay slushed. She got lot’s of clothes!! A pop up toy!! A baby swing set!! Then she also got her first baby!! I did learn a lesson from this, don’t plan a party during naptime! And don’t forget the poor baby’s bottle! :/ ~Live & Learn~ Thanks again to EVERYONE who came, and supported us. I can’t believe she turned 1. It makes me a little sad. I think it’s made me realize I will probably have more children, but NOT for a long time! :) Happy “Berry” 1st Birthday Kaitlon!! We love you!