The Mortensen Clan

My other blog!

2010-04-13T16:30:00.000-07:00

Hey if you have this blog on your blog list- do me a favor and update it to http://mortensensmemories.blogspot.com/ . I don't use this blog anymore and we have had many things go on lately! It's your choice! But seriously who wouldn't want to hear more from us! :)

2009-11-07T08:50:00.000-08:00

Grandma, mom, Nattie and I at grandma's 80th birthday

Grandma and Grandpa and us at Jaxsen's Blessing
Us at Grandma's birthday!

Grandma and her sister Lucy at her birthday

Grandma and Grandpa at Drew's baptism

Grandma, mom and I at my bridal shower.

Grandma and Grandpa, Grandpa Lemmon and mom and dad at our wedding.

Grandma, mom, Baylee and I

Today at 6 am my grandma passed away! She was 80 years old and lived quite a life! She was always so active in her church callings and loved to serve others! Her and my grandpa served 3 different missions! On her last mission is when she lossed her sight. She was given the option of ending their mission early, but she refused and dealt with those challenges of being without her sight so coragiously! Never once did you hear her complain. She could still cook up a storm with only a few challenges! I remember a few years ago my Andrew was in helping her cook one Sunday. She was making cooked carrots and went to put salt in and put just a tad too much in. Andrew watched her do it and hurry and grabbed the pot and rinsed them out so we would all still enjoy the carrots!

Her and Andrew had a very special relationship and always called her grandma. The first time he met her was after she lost her sight. I had taken him to my aunt Lauries house to meet them. When she went to meet them she got within inches of his face so she could meet him. Andrew just laughed about it!

She loved to play games and still could beat the pants off of you even without her sight. She would get quite mad if you didn't pay attention to your turn.

Just a few weeks ago I went up there to spend some time with. She asked if someone would put lotion on her legs. I quickly volunteered. My mom said that we got our nice legs from grandma. I told grandma thanks for giving me nice legs, she quietly said "You bet!"

I remember when we were younger we used to go up to Washington where they lived. We would stay there for about a week and swim everyday. Grandma would always get out there and swim with us. I think she taught everyone of us to swim. She tried to teach us how to dive but I could never get the hang of it.

My grandma had such a strong testimony of the gospel. She was very much an example to all of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren! She will be very missed!

I LOVE YOU GRANDMA!

Middle school!

2009-08-22T00:18:00.000-07:00

Drew is in middle school now! HOLY COW! I talked to his mom tonight and his first day was yesterday and he said he loved it! They have lockers, change classes and this is the best- you get to chew gum in class! Oh the joys of a 11 year old! I can't believe Drew is in middle school! The boy is growing so fast! He is as tall as me and is about 140 lbs! He is a big kid just like his dad! He is playing tackle football right now and was told that he has to drop a few pounds in order to play on defense. We don't want to hurt anyone! He was so good this last weekend about watching what he ate and even going on a walk to burn a few calories! In the words of my grandma- WHAT A FINE YOUNG MAN! I couldn't agree more!

New post!

2009-08-21T23:59:00.000-07:00

In looking at other people's blogs and noticing ours with the caption "My DUI experience" I realized that I am not putting off a very good view of my family! We are not as white trash as you may think, sure we live with my parents, and yes I let my child run around in her diaper and probably many other things that would be considered white trash! So I thought I better post something new. So instead I tell you how I broke my bum! I know not much better! Monday I was getting into the back of the expidition to put in Brooklyn's carseat and as I was stepping out I missed where to put my foot and down I went with all my weight landing right on my bum! I managed to twist my ankle in the process! Drew says I even bounced a little when I landed! As I dragged myself over to the grass to cry the neighbor boy across the street heard my cries! So him and Drew dragged me into the house moaning and all. As the neighbor boy got me to the couch he as what hurt. All I could yell out was "MY BUM!" I think that was about the time when he left! Little to much info! Drew was so good to me! He sat and rubbed my back, got me some ice for my ankle and kept asking if there was anything else he could do. His mom called me a couple of days later and said that he had remember me in his prayer! What a good kid!
We figured the doctor would do an x-ray tell me my tail bone was broken, send me home with some meds and a huge doctor bill which we don't have the money to pay and that would be it! So we skipped the doc and surviving at home! Oh my poor bum! You don't realize muscles are connected to your bum. Or what you can feel when there when doing things for example sweeping! Anyways again I am thankful for wonderful parents who step up and fill in when I am down! Thank you thank you!

My DUI experience!

2009-08-14T21:19:00.000-07:00

NO NO I didn't get a DUI but I got pulled over and they thought I was! So today I was on my way to go get Drew in Shelley. In the car with me was Jaxsen and Zander. Zander slept so peacefully all the way up and back! Oh but not his cousin! Jaxsen decided to scream his little chops off!! So after the hundredth time of putting his binkie back in his mouth (he was behind the passenger seat) and the wind blowing a 150 miles and hour apparently someone called into ISP reporting that I was driving erratically. I only crossed over the solid white line maybe twice and just for a second. So parked on the side of the road was me doing the drunk driver test! HOW HUMILIATING! They made me do the eye test and asked me the last time I drank (Oh about 7 years ago! My hellion days! POOR PARENTS) Well just so you know I passed and next time Jaxsen can scream till his chops come off!! Great times!

Freezing in August

2009-08-12T13:15:00.000-07:00

So last Saturday we had Chubbuck days! It was a lot of fun and they had a great parade. On the other had it was freakin freezing! Ok not that bad but it was cold. Take a look at Zander. Usually you don't wear a beanie in August! But it was a good reason to get a pic! Aren't they cute together!

Is This Illegal?!?

2009-08-12T13:13:00.000-07:00

I had to post this pic! It is so freakin cute! My child will probably hate me on day but oh well! He will be 6 months on the 20th. Jaxsen is quite the mover now. He can turn himself all the way around in a circle, do his version of army crawling, roll back and forth and is grabbing at everything. He hates baby food or any form of it. I have to get a video of it because it is so funny!! He also growls at everyone! Love my little guy!

Brooklyn is 4!

2009-07-22T16:41:00.000-07:00

My little girl turned 4! I can't believe it! How time has flown! We were at the tail end of our family reunion so we threw her a party at my grandparents house along with my dads birthday and my uncles. The 12th of July is a busy day! Brooklyn got a bike for her birthday and is still a little scared to ride it.

The next day we threw Brooklyn her first kids party! We had 6 kids show up. We asked them to all dress up in their favorite character. We had a character walk (like a cake walk) and then a pinata. Brooklyn's aunt Amy made her a Belle cake that was absolutly adorable. She had a great time and think the other kids did too!

That night we had a party with all the Lemmons. Brooklyn thought she was oh so cool that she was able to have three parties! She ended up with lots of loot and lots of great memories!

Reunion time!

2009-07-22T16:34:00.000-07:00

On the 10th through the 12th of July we had the Denison reunion up in Jackson Hole. They had rented cabins for all of us. All of my grandpartents kids were there with the exception of the youngest Steve. Also all grandkids were there with the exception of the ones that were on missions. We had a great time catching up and seeing those that I haven't seen in forever. We figured there was 17 great grandchildren there all 5 and under. Drew was the oldest and the next one was 5. We had such a great time! Thanks Laurie for taking the time to plan all of this!

Andrew and his boys chilling in front of our cabin.

Andrew and the kids swimming in Jackson. Notice the fish (Brooklyn) she thought she could swim by herself. No fear I tell you!

Brooklyn coming down the slide. She wouldn't tell anyone she was going down, she would just hit the water and let it push her over! NO FEAR!!

4th of July

2009-07-22T13:48:00.000-07:00

The day started out by going to the parade which I forgot to bring my camera too. But thats ok- it was lame anyways! Then we came home put kids down for naps and probably took a few naps ourselves and then started getting ready for the night time festivities! And that is when it started to rain! And rain and rain!

We thought for sure the fireworks were going to be cancelled but it cleared up and we were able to enjoy the fireworks. My kids really enjoyed the fireworks!

Jaxsen enjoying the fireworks! That is how he looked through the whole show!

The girls watching fireworks! Thanks Scott!

Baylee and daddy showing how old she is! Or at least daddy is!

US!!

My big boy!

2009-07-03T17:18:00.000-07:00

Jaxsen went to the doctor on Monday for his four month check up. He is 17 lbs 5 oz and 26 in long. He is in the 90th percentile for his height and weight. He also had to get shots which have left him pretty ornery! Poor guy!

Nattie loving on him with a girly blanket! (Notice the polka dots)

I need a backyard!

2009-07-03T17:04:00.000-07:00

One thing I must have when we move is a backyard! My kids have absolutely loved playing in the backyard at my parents house. A lot of nights we have just sat out here and chatted and watch the kids play! I love it knowing that they are safe back here! So many afternoons I have looked out and saw Brooklyn and Baylee just a chatting away. Like Brooklyn totally understands what Baylee is saying!

Papa and Jax just chillin'!

Grandma let Brooklyn paint her nail and make her glittery! Brave WOMAN!

My Two big boys!

2009-06-24T11:56:00.001-07:00

Cute! That is all I can say!

The future Football player

2009-06-24T11:49:00.000-07:00

Jaxsen found a football on the floor and did his best to get over to it. He was fascinated with it! He actually got it up on his belly like that! Future Highland football player here we come!

Buddies for Life!

2009-06-24T11:43:00.000-07:00

We finally got our first pictures of Jaxsen and Zander together. Jaxsen is 4 months older the Zander but I hope they will be the best of friends! It is hilarious to see how much bigger Jaxsen is when they are put side to side.

Congrats Heather and Jerimiah!

2009-06-24T11:37:00.001-07:00

My cousin Heather married her sweetheart, Jerimiah on June 18th in the Salt Lake Temple. We loaded all the fam and headed down to SLC for the wedding. The girls enjoyed running around temple grounds and had such cute dresses on thanks to Grandma Mortensen! They were so cute and Jaxsen is always quite the stud!

Finally someone having a baby other than ME!

2009-06-24T11:30:00.000-07:00

My brother and his wife just had their little guy last Saturday- and BOY is he cute and oh so precious! Zander Michael Lemmon weighed 8lb 15oz and 21 1/2 inches long! Congrats Andrew and Kendra!

Andrew is such a great daddy!

Zander

Life is boring right now!!

2009-06-11T12:13:00.000-07:00

So I had a few people ask why no new posts? Well the answer is because nothing is going on! Life as we know it is boring! So I thought I would post a cute pic of my family and tell what the kids are up to.

Drew just started coming every other week for a week. I don't know how he feels about this because there is not much going on right now but never the less we love having him here.

Brooklyn has gotten more and more independent. I just got her a new swimming suit and every day she wears it whether it is 50 degrees or 80 degrees. Which right now is 50 degrees! Isn't it summer!

Baylee just went in for her 18 month appointment. She is still my little tiny. 24 pounds and 31 inches tall. She is starting to say a few words such as mom, da, uh oh and a few others if you listen really carefully. She loves following her sister around and loves to get under her skin! It is hilarious. She is also figuring out how to throw a fit! YIKES!

Jaxsen is my little buddy! He already is a mamas boy. Which is Andrew thinks is funny, why is it that it is not cool to be a mama's boy but it is cool to be a daddy's girl. Not fair! Jaxsen is smiling away and cooing. He is also trying to roll over but he is a pretty big guy so that is a lot meat to roll over!

We are still at my parents house, I am so thankful that they are willing to allow us to live here and mess up their home. With Andrew working so much it has truly been a blessing!

Some pics of my cute kids!

2009-04-23T10:51:00.000-07:00

I am on a roll 5 post in two days- take a look!

Brooklyn and Zoey after their faces were painted at the spring fair.

Baylee enjoying the weather!

Kinda blurry sorry!

This one too!

Some cute little pics of my little (BIG) man. He is finally giving us smiles which just melts my heart! Love this little guy!

Family pics

2009-04-23T10:45:00.001-07:00

We finally were able to get family pics with my whole family before Shaun left. We had to do it later in the evening so we wern't able to get just a pic of my little family because the kids had enough. So the next nice weekend we are going to get our pictures done! Wish us luck (3 kids 3 1/2 and under YIKES)

Baylee the Alien

2009-04-23T10:38:00.001-07:00

Baylee as an alien-pretty cute I think!

Baylee and Brooklyn are defiantly in need of a bath every night and last night we hear Baylee in there crying so we immediately thought Brooklyn was picking on her (cuz she usually is). As Andrew goes in there this is what he finds. He couldn't even yell, he just started to laugh!

Easter (just a few weeks behind)

2009-04-22T10:58:00.000-07:00

Look how hard she is concentrating.

The friday evening before easter we decided to dye easter eggs. The girls had a blast. It was cute the things Brooklyn wanted to put on her eggs such as a picture of Jerimiah (Heather's fiance) and Baylee just loved dropping the eggs in the color and sticking her whole hand in to swish it around and then lick her hand. YUK!

We had the annual easter egg hunt at my parents house this year. It fun seeing the little kids hunting easter eggs. We invited our friends the Griggs over which there little munchkins for some searching of the eggs!

That evening we headed up to Grandma and Grandpa Mortensen's house to spend easter with them.

Brooklyn posing for a shot with her basket in tow!

Baylee and Daddy searching for those eggs!

Kirsten helping Baylee with her eggs.

Baylee giving us a shot of her and her basket.

Brooklyn and Zoey best of friends.

The future Mrs and Mrs Griggs. Baylee and Zac.

The Lemmon clan. Don't we all look beautiful!

Krisanne, Andrew, Baylee and Stephen giving us a pose. Nice smile Stephen!

Shaun and the MTC

2009-04-22T10:47:00.000-07:00

Oh how I miss this boy but I am so proud of him. Shaun went into the MTC on April 1st and all of us were able to go down to the MTC. I will miss him but he is loving it and is so pumped to go to Houston Texas! Good for him!

Brooklyn refusing to smile for the camera! GRRR!

Baylee and Papa!

The nieces and nephew minus Jaxsen. Too cold for him to pose for a pic!

Mom and Dad so proud of their missionary!

We are moving!

2009-04-04T22:02:00.000-07:00

We have decided to put our house up for sale and move to my parents house until June. We are trying to get out of as much debt as possible and when June comes we will figure out what comes next. It is pretty tight having 3.5 kids and all of our stuff in two bedrooms but we are making it work. Another humbling experience. Don't you love those!

Jaxsen's Blessing

2009-03-24T13:30:00.000-07:00

On Sunday we had Jaxsen's blessing along with my brother Shaun's Farwell. I really apprieciated Shaun being willing to share his day with our son. Jaxsen looked like quite a stud in his little tux complete with tails! Loved it! He had three generations of grandfathers in the circle with him which was very special.My parents
My Dad, Andrew and Jaxsen
My Grandparents Andrew's dad, Andrew and Jaxsen
Andrew's parents

Some pics of JAXSEN

2009-03-12T12:20:00.000-07:00

My cute little man!
Daddy and Jax hanging out!

Baylee and her brother. She loves to kiss him!

The Boys chillin! Sleepy boy!

I have been saying I was going to post pics of my little guy- so here is a few! Keep in mind I am not great at taking pics! He is growing like a weed! On March 2nd he had an appointment his weight was 9 lb 4 oz, on March 5th I had to take him in for PKU test and he was 9 lb 8 oz. Then on March 9th Baylee had an appointment and I had him weighed and he was 9lb 11 oz! He is a tank!

My Boy!

2009-02-28T19:20:00.000-08:00

In recovery the first pics of mom and her boy! A proud sis!

Couple of pics of Jaxsen. I promise to take more and post them. The first pics with the hat made him look kinda girlish! I've done the girl thing he is all BOY! He has done great being home and loves to eat, as soon as those eyes are open he is searching for the food! He doesn't fit into any newborn clothes which has made it quite challenging to clothe him because I wasn't planning on this. We make do!

Gandma's 80th!

2009-02-28T19:10:00.000-08:00

Grandma and Lucy!

Baylee showing how much she enjoyed the night! Shaun displaying his best model pose.

The older girls! The Girls!

We celebrated Grandma's 80th b-day the day after Christmas even though she didn't actually turn 80 until January 9th. It was a great night with lots of family who love her. Shaun made a video for her to display her wonderful family.

Baby Jaxsen

2009-02-20T13:50:00.000-08:00

These are a few pictures of my new son Jaxsen Paul Mortensen. He was born at 8:00 this morning and he weighs 9 pounds 3 ounces. He's a little tanker and he already loves to eat!

Last post about being prego-next time post about our new baby!!

2009-02-14T12:34:00.000-08:00

So Thursday I had this grand idea that after I went and got a long needed hair cut and color that I was going to take the girl with the help of Shaun to McDonalds and then we needed to hit Walmart. My hope was that although I tried to stay down for a lot of it that the us being busy would put me into labor or at least make me dilate. Well later that night I was in so much pain and having contractions every two to four minutes and they hurt! We finally called the doc and he said to head to the hospital. Wanna guess the results- no dilation!!!! I am so mad at my body! Dang cervix!! Anyways got to spend another wonderful night at the hospital.
My c-section is scheduled for the 20th of this month and I don't care if I am dying I am not going to that hospital until that morning and coming home with a child three days later. I am alright and calm with that feeling and know htat it is what is best! Thanks to all who have left notes and called!

Christmas Pics (because I didn't get to!)

2009-02-08T10:03:00.001-08:00

Since I have been on bed rest I never was able to post some pics of Christmas and I want them to be on my blog so I can look back at them. This year we decided to do things a little different, Andrew wanted to make a big dinner at our house and have people out. We had Paul and Virginia, Bishop, Janice and their girls and Stephen and Krisanne and their kids out. Afterwards we headed to Poky for Christmas Eve with my parents and fam. Overall a wonderful Christmas! Also being snowed in was quite interesting too!

Random pics from the last couple months

2009-02-01T08:31:00.001-08:00

Brooklyn showing off her KUNG FU PANADA moves.
Baylee bathing in the sink!
Baylee's newest fascination, the dishwasher!

Update

2009-02-01T08:25:00.000-08:00

Went to the doc Friday, not thrilled about the news but it is for the best. Doc said that they are going to keep me on the meds until the 20th and then have the c-section that morning at 7:30. He decided this because he knows once I go off the meds I will go into labor and he wants the little guy to cook longer. Although I know this is the very best for my child I can't help but be a little disappointed, I am so ready to be out of this constant pain. But I have to look at the bigger picture which I am really trying to do. Patience is the key! (Repeat 5 times)

Newest Update

2009-01-23T20:45:00.000-08:00

Well last night I spent the night in the hospital. (I am writing all this not for sympathy but for future reference just a side note). Yesterday morning I woke up with contractions that if I would have been 37 week or later I would have had a baby by today. I tried all morning to wait it out hoping that they would just go away, but after two doses of meds, laying down and a bath I realized that there was not much else I could do but call the doc. They told me to go directly to the hospital. Well I spent the rest on the night fighting the contractions. The medicine they gave me I was told doesn't really take full affect until the 2nd or 3rd dose. My thoughts were then why the crap are they giving it to me, but at about 3 in the morning after 3 doses, they finally went away or at least enough to be bearable. I was so glad because the next step was an IV which meant I was going to be in the hospital longer. I was finally aloud to leave about 12 but was order to stay in IF (where I have my babies) for at least 24 hours to make sure I didn't have anymore problems. So here I sit at my sister in laws house. Thank goodness for them and there willingness to let us stay and thank goodness for my parents for watching my girls. Much service is going into getting this baby here. But I am thankful for everyone.
On another note Baylee is finally walking, when all of this started she would take a few steps but since then she is a full on walker. It is so cute, she kind of waddles with her belly out. I love seeing that blonde hair coming around the corner. She also is saying yes and nodding her head, saying no, saying ma and da. So cute. Brooklyn is busy destroying house and watching movies but has been such a helper for me and her grandma. She is always asking hows my belly and giving me loves. Love those girls!

Courtney's update-for those who care!

2009-01-19T21:39:00.000-08:00

Well I have 3 weeks until they take me off the meds and heck breaks lose. No just kidding but my docs have informed me that they will have me on the meds until the 10th of February and then take me off. They have my c-section scheduled for the 20th of February but don't think I will make it that far. The meds haven't completly stopped the contractions but made them most days barable. That is if the one taking them completly complies with what her docs say. Which sometimes has not happened. I get so stinking bored that I think just a quick trip to Walmart while riding in the motorized wheelchair (which by the way my sister says I suck at) is ok and by morning I am so much pain I pass out. So like I said I am slowly learning my lesson.
Andrew has been such a trooper! Living at my parents house I thought was going to break him and we were going to have a few melt downs but really things have been ok actually better then ok. He hangs out with me when he gets home from work, helps my mom with dinner, helps with the kids and usually doesn't really leave my side until he goes to bed. I am so proud of him. We have both had some pretty good trials this past month and we have come to the discision that we were given these trials to help us grow closer together as a couple which I definatly see happening. Which makes me so happy!
Anyways that is my latest update. I would love to hear from anyone. Leave me a message or give me a call. Our home phone has been forwarded to my cell so if you have a sec give me a call!

Bed Rest! Shoot me please!

2009-01-06T21:40:00.001-08:00

I have so much to post about and tons of good pics but as of right now and until this baby comes out of me I am on bed rest! You read it right a good month of bed rest. Since the Sunday after Christmas I have contractions that have put me in the hospital for the night and since then have not died down! I am on medicine to try to get them to stop but so far no luck. But even if they do stop I am still on bed rest until 37 weeks which is about the 10th of February. So if anyone has any sort of ideas for me to occupy my time with that would be great. I am not into scraptbooking or anything real crafty and I can on be on the computer for about 20 minutes so if it doesn't include anything like that I would love to hear for you! Or give me a call!! Can you hear the desperation! Advice would be great too! Anyways when I can get to posting pics, many will be provided! thanks for reading my whine

O Christmas Tree!

2008-12-17T10:03:00.000-08:00

I am so pumped about our Christmas Tree. It's huge! I have been fighting with Andrew this entire Christmas season (I know so much for Christmas spirit!) about getting a fake tree. I am tired of the cleaning up after it and I want a tall skinny one to put in my tall house (two story home.) All I ever heard was "I'll be dead before we get a fake tree!" So that kind of put the fire out on that so Monday night Andrew and I went in search on the Christmas tree. Since it is 10 days before Christmas. We found this on a Home Depot, but had to check a few other places to make sure it was the best. It was! I was so proud of it! And sure it cost more than we wanted to spend on a Christmas tree but it is tall and big like I wanted and it is real like Andrew wanted! Great Compromise! Brooklyn had to pose in front to make the shot a little more beautiful.

Food Storage

2008-12-17T09:59:00.001-08:00

I know boring post. But if you would have seen where my food storage was stored before and the way it looked you would be proud too! Andrew and I found these shelves yesterday and I organized all my food storage so it easily accessible. I am very proud of myself! Especially 7 1/2 months pregnant

Sing your heart out Brooklyn!

2008-12-17T09:42:00.000-08:00

That is quite the opposite of what Brooklyn did at her 1st Tavaci Concert on Saturday. She was too busy make puppets with her ties and bugging the girl next to her. I am sure that little girls mother was like "Who is that kid!" Brooklyn would take time here and there to sing a little and do a few actions. But in her defense it was her first concert and the teachers assured me that she will get better and to have her stick with it. I will leave it that she sure looked cute. Do you recongnize her with straight hair! She is the little one on the end in the front row.

Brooklyn's Dance Recital

2008-12-10T17:45:00.000-08:00

Brooklyn had her first dance recital on Saturday. I wasn't sure how things were going to go that night because when I took her to the practice that morning, she wanted nothing to do with getting on stage. But later that night as we were getting ready she was so excited. She even told me "I am going to dance really good." She was so cute! At one point in her first dance they were to all do a summer sault. The girl in front of Brooklyn couldn't quite make it over so Brooklyn gave her a little push on the tush. Everyone laughed! It was great. After it was all over Brooklyn wasn't ready to be done. She could have done 10 more dances. Big change from that morning.

FLORIDA! Be careful really long post and many pics!

2008-12-04T14:04:00.000-08:00

After months of counting down the days we were finally off to FLORIDA. Our trip began Friday the 21st, by driving to Salt Lake and staying in a hotel there. With 6 suitcases, 3 kids and 5 bags of carry on luggage we were full.

The next morning began bright and early with us catching the bus at 6:15 in the morning! YIKES! I kept having dreams all night the we missed our plane so needless to say it was a pretty restless night for me. We got to the airport in plenty of time and were able to take it easy, eat donuts and wait for our airplane. Baylee's favorite thing to do was to crawl to the window and watch the airplanes. Brooklyn enjoyed making a tent out of the stroller for her babies. Can you believe we tooked that huge thing to Florida. Well it got broke in flight so Delta is buying us a new one but that is beside the point.I made Drew start working on his homework which he wasn't to happy about. But I have learned in going to Florida three other times while still in school that it is better to get in down early! After a long long plane ride with one stop in Atlanta we made it to Florida! YAY! We got to catch a bus that took us right to our hotel with all of our luggage which we didn't even have to worry about! So nice!This is a little forshawdowing of the pictures to come with Brooklyn. She is the princess and she knows it! But the princess thing was getting old! Drew waiting so patiently for the bus! Once we got to our hotel we decided to take the kids over to see the CASTLE at Magic Kingdom. Brooklyn was just in awe. We kept asking her what she thought and all she could say was GOOD! After traveling all day we were hungry so went and got some food and then it was off to see the castle. Brooklyn actually wanted to touch the castle which we made sure of!After eating Drew split with the cousins to go check out the rides so we Andrew, grandma the kids and I slowly made our way out but were caught in the middle of the parade. Which of course we had to stay and watch! Baylee loved all the lights and the characters. Brooklyn made it to the end and then passed out! Andrew was able to find a candy shop and of course we had to visit, in fact we probably visited every candy store and the DISNEY property. Andrew said he was a alcholic in a licquer store. Andrew showing off his great fashion sense!

The next day we were off to Hollywood Studios. As we were walking in we came across these guys that were freakin hilarious! Everytime Andrew saw them he had to stop and watch!We were waiting out side of the Tower of Terror and Brookyn wanted some cheetos but wanted to buy them her self! So I gave her a five dollar bill and told her to go buy some. She about forgot to get the change and leave the lady a nice tip.Her enjoying her hard work!Brooklyn and Drew wanted to stop off and get some cute hats! There is big old me! I try not to be in to many pics!That night we went the Prime Time Cafe. The resturant is decorated life you are in a house right out of the 50's and 60's. You call all your waiters and waitresses mom and dad and everyone in the resturant is your cousins. You can't put your elbows on the table or sass. Which you should do anyways. Andrew kind of forgot the rule about the elbows and got to wear this lovely hat that said NO ELBOWS the rest of the meal. Which he was scared to take off for fear of what the waitress would do next. Shaun got a lovely one that said BRAT on it because apprantly he was being a little naughty.

We had quite a good time and Baylee enjoyed herselft too!The next day we had were able to eat at the castle with princesses. Which I thought was going to be a slam dunk happy day for Brooklyn, but she was kind of moody until we got inside. It started with a picture with Cinderella and then upstairs for breakfast with all the Belle, Sleeping Beauty, Jasmine and Snow White.

The boys there got swords and the girls got fairy princess wands. Baylee enjoyed smacking everyone with hers.

Then we were off to tour Magic Kingdom. Heather and Kirsten and Jill took Baylee and Brooklyn on the Dumbo ride. Baylee is not to into rides. She reminds me so much of Nattie! Then to the carousel and the teacups. The carousel was one of the few rides I could go on. Brooklyn and Drew loved the teacups. The carousel on the other hand was one of those rides Drew could have lived without!

We decided to go to Mickey's Toon Town where Brooklyn saw that you could get your face painted. She picked a Princess kitty. And sat there so well as they did it. I was amazed!Then we had to tour Minnies house but thought Minnie was at the end. No luck!After toon town it was off to Alladins magic Carpet and the we convinced Andrew that he had to go on Splash Mountain. Andrew hates rides, especially anything that drops or is fast in anyway. Him and Baylee go great together. I think the thing that made it all worth it is that he got to see Goofy at the end.Brooklyn end up seeing Pluto and had to get in her beauty shots with him.

Later that night we went to see the lighting of the castle. Afterwards everyone but Andrew, the girls, my mom and I went off to ride more rides. We decided to go see the princess and Mickey Mouse and Minnie. Baylee just loved Minnie and Mickey. She tried to eat Minnies nose. It was so dang cute!

The next day we were off to Epcot. The first ride we went on was the Land ride. It is a ride that talks about the land. Who would have thought! Andrew quite enjoyed it, because it was stuff he was interested in and that it went slow. We then went on Spaceship Earth, which is the ride through the big golf ball. At the end we were able to play a few games in 3-D. Later that night we went to Germany to eat. I knew Andrew would love this place becuase he loves brauts and sourkraut. YUK!!So does my dad. But you would be amazed at the amount of food that comes from Germany. Like macaroni and cheese. Who knew. Brooklyn was of course the first one to finish so she pulled out her princess to play. Did you also know that Snow White was from Germany. They had a band there that played music and one the songs in the chicken song. Heather pulled Drew up to do a little dance. It was hilarious!

The next day everyone went in their own ways. Andrew, Drew, My mom, the girls and I went to Downtown Disney which is just filled with different shops. Brooklyn had her Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique scheduled. This is where the dress them up as princesses. Brooklyn had decided that she wanted to be Belle. As they took her back to the dressing room the lady asked "What does the Fairy Godmother say to Cinderella before she changes her into a beautiful princess. Brooklyn responded with a little help "Bibbidi bobbidi boo" and the lady opened the door. There Brooklyn found a dress, shoes, a crown and a magic wand. She was in heaven. We quickly got her dressed and then she was off to get her hair, makeup and nails done. With a photo shoot at the end. Oh this girl was in heaven!Andrew and Drew found a Harley Davidson store and took a few shots. Later that night we ate a England and watched the fireworks over the water. Andrew was amazed that they put on that type of fireworks show every night.

The next day was Thanksgiving. We were off to Animal Kingdom. It totally didn't feel like Thanksgiving. No cold weather, no cooking nothing. Just riding rides and squeezing through crowds. But it was still fun! Our first ride was a Safari ride. Brooklyn loved it! And bawled when we had to get off. Notice the giraffes eating in the trees and the elephants. Baylee found a Princess Minnie that she was not going to live without and so her dad bended and got it for her. Later that night we went to the Wilderness Lodge resort to have Thanksgiving dinner. Baylee had a great time as usual and Drew enjoyed sitting with the older kids! That unfortuantly was Brooklyns look most evenings when she didn't get exactly what she wanted! What a peach!

They brought all the regulars that you would enjoy for Thanksgiving and also so pretty good shakes Andrew said.

The kids later that night. Brooklyn had quite the day!

The next morning we had reservations at The Crystal Palace. Pooh and his friends come to visit while you are eating. Baylee absolutly loved Pooh! Hugs and everything was instore.Even Andrew insisted on getting his taken too!

My mom and Andrew enjoying breakfast! After breakfast everyone went their own ways. Drew wanted to go with Shaun to ride some rides, and Brooklyn wanted to see the castle on more time. We got a few last pictures of the castle and took in all of Disney. It was bittersweet getting ready to leave and knowing that this was our last day.Brooklyn wanted to get a pic with donald. As we got up there to take the pic Baylee decides to grab my boob. Without even thinking I blurt out, "Baylee don't grab mommies boob." Thats right, right in front on Scrooge McDuck. He just looked at Andrew and put his hand over his mouth like he was laughing. This last pic was of the boys at the airport. Andrew had been going through withdrawls all week since all Disney served was Coke. He made sure to get three for the ride home.I am not sure what was more tiring, writing this blog or the vacation itself. But it sure was fun and I am so thankful to all those who put time into planning it!

Baylee is ONE!

2008-12-04T13:52:00.000-08:00

Sorry this is two weeks behind! In the mess and craziness of our lives our little Baylee turned ONE! We had the party at my parents house that started out with dinner with my parents, my in-laws and Great Grandma and Grandpa Denison. Then it was party time. Baylee love each of the toys she got and was so animated with each present.

We decided to get her a little lion walker to see if we couldn't get this girl to walk. At first she just stood there looking at it not sure what to do, but Andrew started to move her legs and she was off! It was hilarious. It was even more funny when she would run into something. She would yell until you moved it!

But she did NOT like her cake, we stripped her down to her diaper and put her in the highchair and gave her the cake. She started to put a finger in it and then Shaun decided to stick her whole hand in! BOY that was the end of it. She was not happy until all the frosting was off her hands!

A BUSY TWO WEEKS!

2008-12-01T12:03:00.001-08:00

I have so much to post but right now I am at my parents house without my camera! In these past two weeks we have celebrated Baylee's first birthday! That is right my baby is 1! And we also got to go to FLORIDA for a week! So much fun, DID NOT WANT TO COME HOME! So stay tuned and by tonight I will have pics for those who care!

Finally Halloween Pics

2008-11-12T16:10:00.000-08:00

The night out Halloween was quite a crazy night. We went to pick up Drew in Blackfoot from his mom and the back to my parents house to get the kids ready! In all this crazyness I realized that my camera was again dead and that I couldn't find my charger. I know you are saying go get new batteries but the cameras of today have one big battery that has to be charged. So my camera was out for the night.

In getting ready for Halloween, I had told Drew no scary, freaky masks that 10 year olds in the first place shouldn't be wearing. So he decided on an army man, so the week before Halloween we made a visit to the army surplus store. Drew could have spent hours there! We were able to pick him up a pair of pants, a shirt, vest and a hat. We were set. Well the night of Halloween his dad thought he should be a DEAD army man. His little sister did not like that at all. Baylee took one look at him and started to bawl! So much for something decent. Drew told my mom that he needed a pillow case because he was going to get way more candy then a silly pumpkin could hold! My mom asked him if he wanted a 101 Dalmatians pillowcase. He didn't think we were very funny!Brooklyn wanted to be a princess (SURPRISE SURPRISE) so I had found a really cute, thicker Sleepy BOOTY (Beauty) costume. In the month of October it changed from Snow White to Belle To Ariel. Little did she know mom wasn't changing. I think she turned out to be a cute Sleeping Booty.Our little Baylee was a love bug. Because she is just so lovable unlike her older sister at that age and was oh so cute!! She wasn't to fond of the head part but did her best. The kids went trick or treating through my parents neighborhood. About 3/4 th the way through Brooklyn decided she was sick as was going to stay in the stroller but still wanted to get the candy. Brooklyn also tells us she is sick as she is pounding down a sucker. Baylee was just wondering what the heck was going on!

Baylee pounding down her candy! Isn't she cute!

Not big enough to fill your shoes papa but I am big enough to fill your hat!

2008-11-10T16:42:00.000-08:00

Last weekend my kids spent time a Grandma and Papa's house while I did a scentsy party. Oh look at the fun the had!

Brooklyn showing off how cute she can be! I love all the curls!

Pumpkin faces! Lots of pics Beware!!!

2008-10-25T10:16:00.000-07:00

Last night we were supposed to go to our friends Halloween party but Andrew's tractor had been acting up all day, so we didn't think running off to a party was going to be a good idea. So instead we carved PUMPKINS! Which turned out to be alot of fun. Especially having Andrew around with all the kids. Which really seems very rare lately.

Brooklyn put one hand in the pumpkin and felt how gooey it was and was not going to have anymore of that. Dad ended up doing most up it. She chose a face to put on hers.

Drew kept trying to get Brooklyn to touch it. He loves torturing her! I love how Andrew is just laughing in this pic!Brooklyn and Dad and the finished result. I was actually really suprised how into this Andrew was, I thought for sure I was going to be out here with the kids doing this and Andrew was either going to be watching TV or on the computer. But he was there the whole time with the kids. I better give him some more credit!

Andrew thought it would be a great idea to put the pumpkin on the babies head. No Andrew pumpkins don't belong there!Drew is now trying to get Baylee to touch the yucky guts of the pumpkin. What else are big brothers good for!I love this pic of Baylee telling us what to do and doing what she can to help.

Drew is finally working on his after torturing his sister!The finale, Drew and Brooklyn out on the steps with there pumpkins!Drew's Pumpkin! And Brooklyn's pumpkin! Overall it was a great night!

ISU Parade

2008-10-25T10:09:00.000-07:00

Brooklyn got to be in the ISU parade last Saturday. She was some what excited for it but thought she need to wear her Belle costume because the last parade she was in she saw her cousin Jill in a Belle costume. I had to keep explaining to her that you get to wear your new dance outfit. When dad dropped her off at the parade she wasn't going to go. Then not to mention the parade lasted two hours! By the time we saw her she wasn't happy! Take a look-
I got three different pic and they're about all the same. Baylee on the other had quite enjoyed the parade because she had free reign of the candy without the older sis taking everything away!

Baby's Latest!

2008-10-25T09:55:00.000-07:00

I went to the doc yesterday. Gained 6 pounds. Not going to say what the original weight was. Comparative to a house let's just say. I am starting to feel him move around which is my favorite part of being prego. But the little fart would not hold still long enough for us to get a really good listen at his heart beat. Little turd, every time we would start to hear his heart beat he would move again. But we did hear it, and the doc said she knew that he is developing because of his response to something being pushed on his little home. Those weren't her exact words I helped out a little bit. Anyways next appointment is the yucky juice and being poked by needles which my veins and I hate!

Baylee loves chocolate!

2008-10-17T11:14:00.001-07:00

Her little sly look!

As you can see by the pics Baylee loves chocolate, and had a blast eating it but doen't like being cleaned up after eating the chocolate! What a mess!

Brooklyn in her latest show.

2008-10-17T10:52:00.000-07:00

Brooklyn got to participate in a dance camp with Jill. I asked Jill before all this started if she was sure she wanted Brooklyn to come. She was kind-of a pill at the last one. But this one seemed to turn out better. The camp was on a Saturday morning with Brooklyn is a total morning person (I have not a clue where she gets it from because neither her dad or I are) and then the performed at a JV game in the day time.

Brooklyn after performing to "I just can't wait to be KING"

Brooklyn and the performers!

Brooklyn in 10 years

2008-10-16T20:47:00.000-07:00

So tonight we are sitting at dinner and Andrew made some comment I am not exactly sure what it was but all of the sudden Brooklyn says, "Shut-up dad" and rolls her eyes. "You're so weird!" Like the thing he was saying was the dumbest thing she ever heard. The shutup was said in a tone to make him quit taking but more like "Oh my gosh I can't believe you just said that" in her best valley girl impression. I couldn't help but laugh. Andrew was ticked and gave her a little flick on the side of the head the repremanded her. And I still laughed. More because I totally got a glimpse into the future for that little girl and what we have to looked forward too. OH GOODY!

2008-10-14T17:00:00.000-07:00

OK , so I really hate this but I have be tagged by 5 different people so I am going to suck it up and do it.

Fact 1 (RANDOM): I honestly really thought that when I got married it was going to be pure bliss, I am not making this up. I saw other peoples marriages and thought mine will be different, we will be in love all the time. Boy did I have a wake up call. I have a wonderful marriage but far from bliss. WHO KNEW!

Fact 2 (WEIRD): I have a really hard time leaving the house unless both my kids are ready and presentable and myself. That is not to say that always happens but I really have a hard time not doing it.

Fact 3 (WEIRD): I love being in charge, and in fact a lot of times even if I am not in charge I will some how make myself so. It is annoying, especially to others I am sure! But its a problem I just can't help. My husband especially loves it NOT!!

Fact 4 (WEIRD): I can not leave the house without hairspray on my head. Weird I know, I am actually thinking that right now!

Fact 5 (RANDOM): I love loading the dishwasher, honestly it is like a puzzle to me. But I hate unloading! And when my husband loads it I will rearrange it, annoying! My mom used to do that and I hated it and now I am just the same.

Fact 6 (RANDOM): I more shoes then most (Shaun says then most of the children in China combined, and I am always buying more. Some have only been worn twice. I can't help myself. It is a fetish. I also think I have a true addiction to shopping. I know every girl likes to shop but I get a high off of it, like a drug. I have considered contacting a shrink .

Fact 7 (RANDOM): It is lost secret what my hair color really is and one we probably will never find out.

Now I tag:

Bonnie: I would love to hear what she has to say.

Tanys: She is so random, I love it.

Brigitte: She is hilarious!

Sarah: She is so lively, I wonder where she has all the energy!

And anyone else that is crazy enough to participate!

It's a BOY!!

2008-09-25T21:30:00.000-07:00

I am so excited to announce that it is a boy! We got three different shots to confirm it! So I need cute boy names!

The arrow is pointing to the "tool" as Brooklyn calls it. It is the little white line. I am sure my child one day is going to be horrified that I posted his goods on the internet but hey I am excited. It makes the whole surprise worth it.

This is a picture of his face with his hands up by his face like he is playing peek-a-boo.

His first outfit!

Aren't those pants adorable!

Today is the day!

2008-09-25T08:46:00.000-07:00

Got any bets on what it is going to be? I am sure it is a boy, my mother in law is sure it is a girl! What do you think? Think boy think boy!

Andrew and Kendra's Wedding.

2008-09-24T21:58:00.000-07:00

My brother got married this last weekend so our family is finally growing. Here are some of the cute pics that were taken.

Andrew with his girls. How precious!
The boys looking oh so sharp!
Who know what Brooklyn is doing. She got to be the flower girl. And was the best flower girl ever!
Brooklyn would have loved to go dance in the rain!
The new couple and my parents. Aren't the cute!

Baylee climbing her first mountain.

2008-09-23T10:11:00.000-07:00

So after spending the last week at my parents house becasue of my mom having her gallbladder out and my brothers wedding, Baylee has learned to climb the stairs with my dad's help of course and she totally loved it! Baylee after climbing her first mountain. Doesn't she look so pleased with her self.
Well today I found out her on the last stair before the middle landing, with no one spotting her! That little daredevil!! Looks like I have to go get a gate!

Brooklyn's Big Show

2008-09-23T09:00:00.000-07:00

My cousin Kirsten called last week and asked if Brooklyn could be in her little kids camp at Century Highschool's drill team. She said there would be two days of camp and then they would perform at the Century vs. Twin Falls game at the Holt! I thought that would be fun for her. Well the little nightmare didn't think so. The first day of camp she was put in time out twice for not listening.

And the night of the game she spent half of the dance in my cousins arms with a final jump in the air that she managed to do herself. The leader who a good friend of mine informed me that she was the youngest and to give her a break. Who knows.

Baylee sort of enjoying the game. The first time the band played she wasn't sure what to think about it!

The star football player!

2008-09-12T09:39:00.000-07:00

Drew has waited 3 years to finally play tackle football and boy does he have fun with it. And I have to admit it is quite intense! A whole lot different from flag football. These guys are serious!! It is war! Drew plays on the line on both offense and defense and kick-off and loves every minute of it. You can always here him out there pumping his teammates up!! It is hilarious. We love watching it!! Side note- if you notice the guy to the left of Drew with the white shirt on, well before cropping of the pictures was done there was a lovely shot of the guys bum crack!! CUTE GUY, find a longer shirt.

The queen and her umbrella!

2008-09-12T09:34:00.000-07:00

We went to the fair last week with all our kids and Brooklyn about broke the bank. First she thought she needed a blow up unicorn so dad gave in and go her one. Not 5 minutes later she sees a umbrella that she must oh must have. Because it is princesses it is a must! The child didn't let down. We are such push overs!!

Once we got home that dang thing went everywhere she did. I finally had to explain that it is for when it rains. That we don't take it to church, to Kevins house, to dance or anywhere else. Sure enough not an hour later what do - RAINS!! I have never seen a kid so happy to have it raining! It was time to break in the umbrella!! YAY!

Dancing Queen

2008-09-12T09:21:00.001-07:00

Brooklyn started dance on Monday and holy cow was she excited. All day Monday all I heard was I was "I want to go to ballerina dance." Dance wasn't until 4 o'clock!! We had already had the leotard and skirt for dance my we needed tights and dance shoes. She informed me that she needed a black leo and skirt too and black shoes and tights to match! Holy heavens the girl is 3!
Anyways in the video Brooklyn is the one in the very middle that keep turning to look at the camera!

Daddy's Babysitting!! READ ON!!

2008-09-11T22:34:00.000-07:00

So I came home tonight from my first Scentsy party which I will mention was a huge success!! Anyways I come home everything looked normal. Until I looked closer!! My bedroom door was closed, which I thought was odd- upon opening I found Baylee in a diaper only in bed side ways with her feet up on dad asleep, Brooklyn asleep next to dad. And dad asleep! Upon looking more I found Yagger the great dane locked in Baylee's room (which is so a no no!!) More looking I found a toilet cleaner brush in the toilet in my bathroom, was dad making the children do labor or work for food. But at least he was willing to babysit or I guess you don't babysit your own children but again he was willing and for that I will say it was quite fun to come home to.
I would post pics but Andrew is not in the right clothing for pics to be posted!! FUN FUN!!

Baby Update

2008-09-07T16:42:00.000-07:00

I went to the doctor on Friday and everything is going well. Heartbeat good, belly good! I will get to find out what I am having September 25th! YAY! Everyone pray for a boy!! Any boy vibes send my way!! I love my girls but it is time for a boy!!

Baylee's first 2 teeth!

2008-08-27T09:52:00.000-07:00

We have wondered for a while if this girl was ever going to get teeth! Well low and behold she gets the in sets! And boy has she been in a fowl mood!! But were glad to see the show up!!

Joys of baby number 3!

2008-08-27T09:31:00.000-07:00

Well the reason I haven't posted in quite a while is that I am currently on bed rest! Last Sunday I started spotting and cramping. Well the spotting has went away but the cramping is still showing it's ugly head! My heating pad has became my best friend! (Side note: you can't cook your child from being on a heating pad 90% of the day can you??) The doctor is going to do an ultrasound on the 5th but unless the cramping goes away completely the bed rest is the only option. This child is definatly teaching me patience! I am all filled up with patience. Brooklyn went to my mother in laws house on Friday and I can't believe how much we miss the little turd!! Especially her sis! She has just not been the same since she left, last night she was really crabby so we gave Brooklyn a call and she talked to Baylee. You should have seen her smile just hearing her voice! It was amazing!!

4 years baby!

2008-08-27T09:28:00.000-07:00

Andrew and I celebrated our 4 year anniversary on Monday!! Andrew keeps telling everyone that he has reached a milestone with me- he has been married longer this time then the first time!! YAY!! We have our ups and downs but overall I am so glad he has decided to stick it out with me!! On to year 5!!

Chubbuck Days

2008-08-10T12:07:00.000-07:00

So yesterday I spent most of the day with my family at Chubbuck Days at Cotant Park. My family job was to provide the sound and music for this event. My dad downloaded a bunch of music the was played over the speakers! Can I just say I love the way my dad and uncle Doran get into the music. My dad had Baylee playing the air guitar and the drums and his favorite question to ask us is "Who sings this?" We had a lady come up to us and tell us that she enjoyed every song that was being played and the her kids did not because they didn't know any of the tunes. That is one thing I am grateful that my dad has taught us good music.
I also enjoyed spending time with my family and seeing that no matter how old you get your uncle will still buy you ice cream. I am thankful for times like this when we can get together and just hang out and also be serving the community!

Feelings GOOD or BAD?

2008-08-10T12:00:00.000-07:00

So Friday I went to my latest doctors appointment and got to hear a faint heart beat of the latest Mortensen. Although this pregnacy has been hard for me especially not planning for it and going through post partum (SPELLING?) and still going through it with Baylee, I have not been the most excited parent to have another child, which I feel so bad about because there are those who can't have children and I never thought I would ever feel any form of regret for one of my children but I find that is what I am feeling. Although I know that it will go away and that I feeling regret only for selfish reasons. I still find it hard. Though hearing the little heartbeat made things feel a little more real. And I hope with time that this will feeling will be a thing of the past and all I will feel is joy. My aunt Amy said that happened for a reason and I may not know it now but one day I will. I just wish I knew it now!! PATIENCE I know!

Adventures in camping

2008-07-29T19:21:00.000-07:00

This weekend we decided as a family to head to Yellowstone before Andrew gets to busy. We left Friday evening and went to Andrews parents house where we loaded up on the camping necessities. Since we kind of lack in that department. Then Saturday morning we headed up to Yellowstone. Side note, as we were leaving American Falls I realized we had forgotten Brooklyn's blanket, her most prized possesion. Anyways we got to Yellowstone and decided to go to Old Faithful first where I realized my camera was dead! GRRRRRRRRRRRR! Anyways watched good old faithful, got some ice cream and walked through the shops. We then decided to make the loop around Yellowstone which takes to Canyon Village and other places. We were able to buffalo, deer, elk (which Brooklyn called milk. Also keep in mind that each animal that we did see Brooklyn had to tell us what it was and if we tried to correct to made sure to tell you that wasn't going to happen.) and quite a few ducks and some very beautiful seanery.
By the time we made it back into west it was about 9:00 and I was sick, I had gone a litttle too long without eating. We went to a barbacue place were Andrew loves and had dinner. By the time we got back to our camp spot it was dark so Andrew and Drew enjoyed putting up the tent (ya I said tent) in the dark. They did a pretty good job, the next task was blowing up the air mattresses. We had two doubles and one single but the realized that our tent would only hold the doubles. Did I mention in the middle of the night mine went flat! GRRRRRRRRRRR! So I finally moved over by Andrew and slowly through the night the girls got cold and came by us. By morning no one was in the same spot the went to sleep in. Some how Drew got pushed onto the flat one and doesn't remember a thing. Brooklyn thought the whole camping experience was pretty cool especially sleeping in her princess sleeping bag.
The next morning we go up and went into town to walk through the shops. Drew and Andrew had been dying to get some fudge and we planning on getting it this day, but little did we know the candy shop is closed on Sunday (as it should be). So Drew decided to get a sheeps fur (GROSS), which he thought was pretty cool. Over all it was an enjoyable weekend!!

Brooklyn's 3rd Birthday

2008-07-14T16:09:00.000-07:00

We celebrated Brooklyn's 3rd and my dads 50th birthday out at the house. Brooklyn from previous posts is all in to princesses so her birthday was pretty much based around it!! We had a barbacue and cake and ice cream and presents.
Brooklyn and her papa and their cakes.Brooklyn, Kirsten and Jill and her princess presents.

She wore a itty,bitty yellow polka dot bikini....

2008-07-14T15:52:00.000-07:00

For Brooklyns actual Birthday on Saturday we decided to take the kids to the pool at Ross Park. Baylee is starting to like the water a little more. And Brooklyn has always been my little water baby. Drew loves to get googles and see what he can find on the floor of the pool.

Baylee and Grandma at the pool.Drew strolling at the pool.Brooklyn our little water baby. Baylee's first taste of cheetos.

Brooklyn's Princess Camp

2008-07-14T14:54:00.000-07:00

As if Brooklyn needed another reason to be a princess, my cousins dance studio put on a princess camp for girls 3-10. This was Brooklyn's first year to go, and of course loved it. I also got a little taste of what it will be like when she goes to kindergarten. The camp was all week long and each day there was different princesses there. They learned a dance, made a craft and had a snack. On the last day they showed up to get their hair, makeup and nails done. Then they were put in princess dresses, given sashes that said Princess and their name and crowns. Then all the parents were invited to come and watch their dances and see how pretty they were. Since I had to go to the doctor for baby number 3, Andrew went to see her. My aunts that were there said that Brooklyn thought that was pretty neat that her dad came.

Brooklyn and Mulan

I love this picture. I love that Baylee is looking down at her sister and thinking would she just pay attention.Brooklyn and CinderellaBrooklyn and Snow WhiteBrooklyn and Jill otherwise known as Belle.

Brooklyn showing off her moves.

4th of July

2008-07-14T14:28:00.000-07:00

We had quite a busy 4th of July, we started out the day going to the parade in Pocatello, which was quite lame in my opinion but the kids liked it!

Then it was off to a barbacue that some how I got put in charge of. We had it at some people in our ward's back yard (they have a little pavilion). It turned out really well.
As we left the barbacue it was off to the last barbacue of the night. I only had the salad at this barbacue because meat was not sounding good. We got to watch the fireworks at my aunts house and overall I think things went pretty good. Drew and Brooklyn love the fireworks, and Drew especially love setting off fireworks. He is our little pyro.

Brooklyn's New Hair Cut

2008-07-14T14:08:00.001-07:00

Brooklyn on the 4th of July decided to take it upon herself to give herself a new hair style! Notice the right side is a little less full.

I just about lost it! Her cute hair! So the next we were off to the hair stylist to get it fixed. Andrew decided that he trusted no one but his sister, so we called Angel and were off to IF to get it fixed. And this is the result. I about had a anxity attack as it was being cut but we survived! And it turned out pretty cute!

So many post not enough time! BUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2008-07-11T19:32:00.000-07:00

I so many things to post but the biggest and quickest news is that I pregnant yet again! I not sure yet the emotions I am feeling but what ya do. I am due March 3rd!

Lazy Days

2008-06-26T16:45:00.000-07:00

Today has been one of those days! Kids in just diapers or undies and mom in her G's! We have made cookies, watched movies, and taken naps. Andrew had to go help at girls camp (lucky him) so us girls are holding down the fort. I will have to say that is one nice thing about living in the middle of nowhere. People don't just show up, ya kidda have to plan to come all the way out here!
Well our house is officially on the market. They put the sign up two days ago. So wierd. But all of the sudden I have this fear that a day like today when none of us have gotten dressed, the house isn't messy, but not clean, someone is going to call and if they can't get ahold of us come out. I have this fear of waking up with someone in my house and I am in my G's!! Scary!!

More Cute Pics!

2008-06-19T15:14:00.000-07:00

I am so thrilled with these I had to show them off!

CUTE CUTE PICS!!

2008-06-17T08:06:00.000-07:00

Check out my kid's new pics. Go to Captured by Adrianne on my friends list. We are the newest blog!!! SO CUTE!!

Happy Fathers Day!!

2008-06-15T13:53:00.000-07:00

Happy fathers day to my dad, Paul and most of all my wonderful Husband! I am so thankful to have three great men in my life.

For my hubby, I am thankful you are such a good dad to our kids! We can definatly tell when you are gone! Your kids miss you oh so much!! Brooklyn is such a daddy's girl that she just lights up when you are around, then attacks!! I am so thankful you are such a hard worker and are willing to help others in a time of need. And that you will work yourself to death to provide for your family. But most of all I am glad you put up with me, and are willing to do what it takes to make me happy!! I am truly a lucky person!!! LOVE YOU LOVE YOU!

To my dad I am thankful for the many lessons you have taught me. For the many blessings you have gave me, I always felt better knowing you were so inspired!! I am thankful for the hard worker you are and that you lead our family so wonderfully!! If anyone could help replace papa it was you!! I love that you love Disney and that you are just about as excited to go as Brooklyn is. I love that you just adore my girls and that they are the light in your eye. I love that I have always and will always be a daddy's girl. I love that you call me almost everyday just to chat!! Most of all I love you!!

And to my wonderful father in law Paul, who will probably never read this but I will write anyways, I am thankful for the way you raised such a wonderful son and taught him to work hard. I love your facination with DI and that great treasures you have found for us!! I love that you are willing to take us all camping and then feed us the best food until we want to puke!! I love the great example you are to all of us and the way you would do anything for us. I love the way you love my children!! I am so thankful to you!! LOVE YA!!

Updates read all about it!!!

2008-06-04T12:53:00.000-07:00

Life is boring right now. Not much to post about. Do you want to hear how I washed the dishes, changed dirty diapers, beat the dog (just kidding)? Because as of right now that is about how life is. And you know what I am fine with it. Last week I felt like our home was a place we kept our stuff in but was never at. So it is ok to be home.

Shaun my brother graduated from highschool last Thursday, how wierd! To think that we are all graduated is crazy!! My parents are getting old. Just kidding dad (I know you read this religously!) I am really proud of him. He got high honors. My dad put me in charge of running down many flights of stairs to take pictures of the graduates. I suck at taking pictures. Most of them that I took were blurry not to mention we had a security guard behind us saying take your pictures and leave everytime we ran down. No really! I thought I would just set up camp down here!! Honestly! Anyways my kids absolutly hated it! Drew played his game the whole time, Brooklyn about a half of a hour into it wanted to go home to her blue house. And Baylee everytime a horn or bell would go off she became histarical! FUN FUN!!! Shaun with his nieces and nephew. That was about Brooklyn's attitude throught the whole thing until....

she found a confetti that was just the neatest thing she had ever seen.!
Drew and Kirsten! They are six years apart!! Is there something wrong with that picture.

The graduates!! Shaun and Colton!! Good job boys!
My gals glad that graduation is over!!

Andrew and I have finally came to the decision that we are moving. We are going to find something in town. And believe that is moving up in the world when we get to move into the town of American Falls. Because right now in order to get to my home, food and water is a great idea for your treck to my house. So if anyone knows of someone who would like a newer home with 5 bedrooms in the middle of nowhere send them our way!!

Crackin' the whip.

2008-05-21T19:28:00.001-07:00

So Brooklyn comes to us today with a little yellow shovel that she found who knows where and says that she is going outside (still in her pj's that are shorts) and her princess high heals to pick up dog poop. I say that is gross and it is too cold. She goes on to tell me that she is putting her blanket on her head to keep her warm. We told her no again and then didn't here from her for a while. I get up to see where she was and this is what we found.

Here is another picture of the full attire! What a goon! I don't know where we got her. Just lately she has been coming up with the wierdest things. Anyways this gave us a good laugh!! Notice our large dog behind her!

Poor Me!

2008-05-20T22:11:00.000-07:00

So I just found out tonight after much drama that I am being released out of young womans. I teach the Miamaids on Sundays, but lately I have been able to teach them all. I absolutly love this job. I love love the girls in our ward, it breaks my heart that I won't get to be with them on Sundays. My luck I will be put in as a primary teacher. No offense to any primary teacher out there, I love primary and what it teaches and those it take the time to teach my kids but I relate with the young woman. I feel like I have something to offer them, that if I can help on girl not make some of the dumb mistakes I made that it would all be worth it. I even look forward to what I wear to young womans because of all people the girls notice, and it makes me feel good because that is one area my husband lacks is the compliment area. We are working at it. Anyways I am so so sad that I am leaving it but I have to tell myself change is good (REPEAT OFTEN). But right now change sucks!!
On a happier note, I took Baylee in for her 6 month check up yesterday. She is 15 lbs 4 oz which is the 49th percentile and 27 1/4 in tall which is the 79th percentile. I made the comment to the doctor that she is a tiny one and he said that actually she is average but compared to her big sis who was always in the 90th to 100th percentile (She was a little chub! But we loved it!) she is tiny! We also got shots again which she is now reacting to with a fever all day which takes us back to a sad note. Oh what a circle!! Gotta love life!!

My big Baylee!

2008-05-14T20:08:00.000-07:00

Baylee rolled over today!! YAY! It has been a long time coming. We have been up at the in-laws and we decided to put Baylee on her stomach which usually she isn't a fan of. Before we knew it she was on her back again. And I missed the whole thing. DANG IT! So we tried it again. But this time she wasn't going to have it with her stomach, but she did roll over! YAY! She can move all over the place by acrhing her back and pushing off with her feet. It is so cute!!

Scentsy!

2008-05-10T08:26:00.001-07:00

If anyone knows me they know how girly I am! Well I have found somethings that is oh so girly! Scentsy! They are candle warmers but better then candle warmers! They are awesome. I have like five of the warmers and probably half their scents!! And they have like 90 scents. I love them! And they are reasonably priced too!!
Anyways I just signed up to be a consultant. My stuff will be here in a few days! YAY! Just to let you know I am not going to push anything on anyone. Totally not my style! But if you interested in any of it, please let me know on my blog or you can email me silverlinecourtney@hotmail.com. I am telling you once you smell these little bundles of joy you will be hooked!!

I need a good whine.

2008-05-08T11:14:00.000-07:00

Have you ever had a day when you don't want the life you have been dealt. Don't get me wrong a have a really good life and a good family but I am completely worn out! Between recovery with Brooklyn and 6 month old, Andrew farming and now hurting my back I have had it. I just laid in bed last night and wanted to give up. If I heard one more cry, one more MAMA or anything else I was going to lose it! Today is a little better. Brooklyn's breath is just killing me, I am not sure if that is part of getting your tonsils ourt but DANG!! Anyways I feel better now! THANKS to those who listened.!

I Love My Husband

2008-05-05T21:13:00.000-07:00

Although my husband never looks at my blog I publicly want to annouce I love my husband and am so proud of him and all he has accomplished and overcome. Lately a few people who's names will stay unannouced have choose to bad mouth my husband and to me of all people. To tell me just what they think of him. Well to those people you can keep you two cents to yourself because I don't want to hear it. My husband is a great father and a wonderful spouse. He and I have came a long way since marrying almost 4 years ago. I love the way he will go to town and then call to tell he has a suprise for me only to show up with raspberry filled donuts. My FAV! I love that he loves to shop as much as I do but doesn't indulge that love quite as ofter as I do. I love it that he loves to farm. I never thought I would say that but I do. He really knows how to work. I love it that he has dreams for us and for himself and that he never gives up and is always trying to do his best. I love it that he wants me to stay home and allows me to do that. I love it that he is so cute and that we make such cute babies. I love the way he gets home really late and yet will cuddle up next to me in bed, smelling like fertilizer and all! I love it when you can really get him to giggle, he sounds just like a little boy. I love it that he laughs at his own jokes. I love his stories, he is going to be the best old guy. He will have great stories to tell the grandkids. I love the way he loves his girls and that they have him wrapped around their fingers. I love the nicknames he has for all of us, VERN, MONKEY AND PEANUT. I love it that he is spiritual and honors his priesthood.That each time he gives one of us a blessing it just gets bettter and better. Most of all I love it that he picked me and that he loves me! I needed to for myself to write how much I love my husband!

Shaun's Eagle!

2008-05-05T17:51:00.001-07:00

Ben and Shaun both got there eagles that night! Way to GO!
Drew and his hero Shaun!
All the scouts!

Two Sundays ago which would have been the 27th my brother Shaun got his eagle! I am quite proud of him! I planned on writing about him on my blog but due to technical difficulties with our internet I have been unable to!

Before and After

2008-05-05T17:45:00.000-07:00

No clue what was in store for her. She got a new dolly for the occassion.
Brooklyn feeling like a bus ran over her. On her way home from the hospital. I feel so bad for the gal!
As of today she is still quite moody when her pain medicine wears off but has attempted to eat some fries which is good!! I think hers and my patience are running thin. Pray for both of us!

Brooklyn's update

2008-05-03T09:08:00.000-07:00

Brooklyn is doing pretty well. Thanks to those who posted comments. The night before she went in I was so sick to my stomach. Andrew told me to chill because it wasn't like she was going in for open heart surgery or anything, but seeing my children hurting really stresses me.
Anyways everything went good. We got there about 7:30 in the morning. Brooklyn looked so cute walking in with her back pack, dolly and new jammies. (I will post picture later.) We got into her room and the doctor came in and filled us in on what was going on. He asked if we had any questions and without skipping a beat Brooklyn answers "NO THANKS."
She was quite happy going back to surgery and I will have you know I didn't cry as they wheeled her away like I thought I would. Coming out of surgery was a totally different thing. Her room was right across the entrance to surgery so when the brought her into recovery she was freaking out-literly!! They finally couldn't handle her in recovery so they brought her into the room, kicking, thrashing and screaming! SCARY! This went on for a little over a half an hour, including her pulling out her IV. The doctor called deforia. That some coming off the anastetia will act that way. After about a half an hour we were able to calm her down enough to recieve some medicine. Thank goodness. It was peace after that! Our next big hurdle was getting her to drink. They would let us go until she drank so much. I know how stubborn she is and knew that was going to be a hassle. Finally at about 5 we were able to come home. Brooklyn is now enjoying my parents array of Disney movies. We are staying in Pocatello in case we have any problems we will be close to the hospital. She talks a little wierd, but she already has her appeitite back and it is hard telling her no to certian foods but we'll make it!!

See I am so STRESSED I can't even spell it right!

2008-05-01T15:22:00.001-07:00

Stessed!

2008-05-01T15:18:00.000-07:00

I can not wait until Friday is over with! The stress of knowing that my little girl who seems healthy at this very moment will be in pain tomorrow kill me. I have been so stressed about it all week that it has made me feel as though I have the flu. I don't know why I am stressing about this so much but I am. I know in the long run this will be the best but I need to tell that to my nerves. I will keep all updated on how she does. Thanks for the comments!

Tractor Time!

2008-04-24T06:35:00.000-07:00

I decided I am going to use this blog thing as more of a journal since I never ever write in a journal and my mom is always saying when the kids do something cute "You need to write that down." And do I ever-NO. Anyways last night was Baylee's first ride in the tractor. Brooklyn already loves the tractor so I thought we better get Baylee on the band wagon. So last night it was Andrew and I and the girls in the tractor. I told Andrew if we have anymore kids that we are all going to have to take turns. Brooklyn has her little spot in the tractor but we noticed last night that she is not fitting as well as she did last fall. I know Andrew just loves it that she likes to ride with him since Drew hates it! I have to admit I love riding with him too, when it is minus to little monkeys. I have to get pictures of these cute events so stay tuned if you care!

Updates

2008-04-22T13:57:00.001-07:00

Well we went to the Ear Nose and Throat doctor and Brooklyn's tonsil and adnoid surgery is scheduled for May 2nd. We had to go over to my dad's work to get Brooklyn's blood draw. It took 3 of us to hold her down and she did not like one bit of it. Afterward she looked at the lady and said "You hurt me, that notty." Watching her in pain just getting her blood drawn has me really stessed about the surgery. I know it will be better in the end but getting up to it stresses me.
Regarding the potty training. I can honestly say that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Brooklyn is able to take off her pants and undies and got by herself. And everytime she goes number two, she comes and finds me and tells me she has a suprise for me. How cute!! I always tell her I am so proud of her and she tells me right back that she is so proud of me! I hope things keep looking up from here.

Popsicles here we come!

2008-04-21T13:42:00.000-07:00

We found out of Friday that sometime in the next two weeks Brooklyn will need to get her tonsils and adnoids out. Apparently she has extra large of both. And apparently it runs in the family. Tomorrow we are going to the ear nose and throat specialist to schedule the surgery. I am glad we are doing it because the green yucky noses and a little girl who snores like her dad are getting old but the thought of my little girl in pain at all kills me. I can't even watch them get shots!

Fun times at Grandma's!

2008-04-21T13:01:00.000-07:00

Saturday Drew wanted to spend the night at Shaun's. His mom says that Drew thinks of Shaun as his idol. You have a lot to live up to Shaun. Anways one of there favorite things to do is football. We saw great improvment in Drew football skills last fall because of all the practicing they do. Shaun loves it that he can have someone younger then him to tell what to do.

Brooklyn and Baylee love going to grandma and papas house. Probably of all the spoiling that goes on. But isn't that what grandparents are supposed to do. My favorite place in the world was being at my grandparents house and I cried everytime I had to go home.

I finally found an outfit for Baylee's cute bow. There are three things I love in life other than my family and that is dressing up my girls, clothes and shoes! Check out Baylee's sweet new shoes!

Brooklyn being a peacock

Daddy and his peanut.

Mommy and her princess.

Sibling Love. Look at the determination of Drew's face and how Brooklyn could care less. By the way those feathers are Brooklyn's pride and joy when she goes to grandma and papa's house!

Dumb and Dumber

2008-04-21T12:45:00.000-07:00

Meet our then K-9 members of the family. I thought since I write about my kids I am going to write about the dogs. They take turns being dumb and dumber or otherwise known as Yagger (like the alcohol, don't ask me where Andrew came up with name. Living out his party days!) and Chuckie (like the scary doll, and he was already named before he came to our family.

Yagger is our great dane and still a puppy but you would never know by looking at him. I swear he knew I was taking pictures so he tried to give his be regal shot! What do ya think?

Chuckie is a Shiz Zu (SPELLING?) Everytime I pull out the camera to take picture of him a runs under our bed. Needless to say that is why this picture is under the bed.

Park Time

2008-04-18T08:51:00.000-07:00

Saturday also brought nice enough weather that we were finally able to go to the park! Yay! Brooklyn is getting more brave every year! I love watching her change for year to year! Baylee had a good time catching a few rays and telling us all her secrets!! Thanks mom for coming with us!

Happy Birthday Grandpa! 94 Woo Hoo!!

2008-04-18T08:25:00.000-07:00

Last Saturday, the whole Lemmon fam (those who were available) were able to go to Mackey for great grandpa's 94th birthday! They also celebrated his brothers 90th birthday! They were so dang. As you can see by the pics they were dressed alike just like I dress my girls. Mel, grandpa's brother got a pretty good kick out of himself. I would have to say he is in pretty good spirits for being 90 years old!! I was a interesting day but also so much fun!! Glad I went!

Wedding Time!

2008-04-10T12:08:00.001-07:00

My brother and his fiance' called last night and asked if Brooklyn would be there flower girl and Drew would be the ring bearer! I am so excited! What an honor! If anyone knows me they know I love to dress my girls up! They are my dress up dolls. Drew will have fun just knowing he can be apart of something so special!

Memories

2008-04-09T19:57:00.000-07:00

I figured a good way to post pictures of my cute family is to show some good memories! These pictures are of Brooklyn and her papa and Brooklyn and her great great papa. She should of had pictures with her great papa but he is now watching over us. Oh how I miss him. I can't believe it has been 9 years since he has been gone. Anyways I wanted to show these cute pictures!

Potty training!

2008-04-07T15:47:00.000-07:00

Can I just say I hate potty training. I have been dreading this since Brooklyn was born. In the last 3 days we have hunkered down and just did it! But I hate it, it is so time consuming, gross and frustrating! I am asking Brooklyn a thousand times a day, "Do you have to go potty?" I am sure she is like lay off lady! The only up side to all of this is I will now only have to buy one set of diaper instead of two. YAY!