CHRISTMAS UNWRAPPED

We had the best Christmas ever! It has been so nice to have Tate home from school. Her and Owen have played great together giving me lots of time to get closets cleaned out and reorganized. Every year on Christmas Eve we get out the video camera and watch all our videos of the year and lots of old ones. I can't believe how much my kids change from year to year. That night we open new pjs and read from the Bible. This year Grandma and Grandpa Wood came down and spent the night. It was great to have them here for Christmas morning.

The kids in their new pjs.

Owen and Tatumn went to bed surprising early. We couldn't believe that they went up and right to sleep. But they did. Tatumn woke up at 4:00 and was reading by the night light. We told her to go back to be till 7:00. Owen was so excited and couldn't wait to go down stairs and see what Santa had left out.

The mad dash to see what Santa left. Tatumn and her load of gifts.

The Skate Boarding Guy. (That's what he makes us call him)

After seeing what Santa had left we opened presents. Clint got me a lot of odds and ends. He picked out great clothes this year. He really spoils me. After all of us were done Clint had me close my eyes for one last surprise. He had gotten me a new Lap Top. I still can't believe it. We had the best day ever just hanging out all day in our pjs and playing together as a family.

CLINT'S BIRTHDAY BASH

This year we had a little party for Clint. On Thanksgiving weekend we were at Clint's parents house, so we had Clint's family and friends meet us at the bowling ally. The Boys and their Balls

What a bunch of Old Men!

Some of the kids

Tatumn is in the blue pants

Tatumn's New Hobby

Those of you who know Tatumn well now of her love of reading. She tells me things about people and about 10 mins later I realize I've never heard of this person and I find out it's someone out of her latest book. I my point in telling all this is her new hobby. About 8 months ago Tatumn read a book where one of the characters fenced. So she has begged since then to take Fencing Classes. I thought it was a something she would forget about. Well she has been so persistent that we finally found classes in Orem and signed her up. I thought she would hate it. Tatumn is a soft hearted girl and very much a drama queen. But she has love it!

TATUMN IS DOUBLE DIGITS

Tatumn's Birthday was on the 9th. She was so excited to turn 10. All day she kept telling everyone that she is now double digits. She wanted to go and eat at Olive Garden and then to Build A Bear. Olive Garden was quite an experince. Owen slid on the rolling chairs and fell to the floor, in the process taking my drink and spilling it in my lap. Then he faked sick and we spent 5 mins. in the bathroom until he decided that he felt good again. I got sick that night and spent the next 2days sick in bed. I had to miss going up north to her little party with the grandparents.
I was kinda sad to think she is so big that she is picking to eat at nice places instead of just the golden arches. This last year she has really started to grow up. She is turning into a great babysitter. She still loves to read, but we are now at the point that she doesn't think mom and dad are the smartest people in the world. Tatumn is turning into my best friend as we share books and shopping and music. Happy Birthday Baby!!! I love everything you are becoming and everything you already are!

My Baby is a Big Boy!

So I am the worst mom. Owen's birthday is on Sept. 11th and I am just now posting the pics. His birthday was so fun we celebrated as a family on the 11th and then had the whole family at Chuck E Cheese on the 13th. It was the best day. Most of our family made the trek down for the party! Owen loved it and still cries everyday for his Birthday. I just wanted to tell some of Owen's cute things, so you'll all know why we love him!

The other day after Owen's bath he comes downstairs with his towel around him and asks clint, "Dad wanna see my new costume?" Clint says yes and Owen drops his towel and yells "TA Da Da I'm a naked Power Ranger"

When Owen is in time out and yells at me "Mom I'm not gonna play Baseball with you now!"

Owen loves to tell me "that's not the point"

Or when I am trying to explain something and he says "what you say?"

Owen is my Devil and My Angel. He is so sweet and every morning and night wants to NUGGLE. But Boy he is naughty and can charm anyone out of anything. He really knows when to just smile.

I LOVE YOU OWEN!!!!

Owen's 3rd Birthday!

State Fair

We met some of our friends at the State Fair. We had the best time. Our kids loved the rides, and I loved the food!

I've been tagged.So here's the deal: Post these rules on your blog. List: 3 joys, 3 fears, 3 goals, 3 current obsessions/collections, 3 facts about yourself. Tag 5 people at the end of your post by leaving their names. Let them know they are tagged by leaving a comment on their blog!
JOYS
1. My Family
2. The Gospel
3. A Hot Bath and a Good Book
FEARS
1. Losing my family (health/accident)
2. Noises in the night when Clint is out of town
3. Snakes
GOALS
1. Be the best mom and wife that I can possibly be.
2. Read Scriptures every night
3. Be more organized
CURRENT OBSESSIONS/COLLECTIONS
1. Reading
2. Yoga
3. I really don't collect anything
FACTS
1. I love Shopping
2. There is nothing better than a diet coke with a lemon
3. I am guilt motivated
I tag Tatumn, Taylor, Ally, Morgan, and Megan

First Day of School

Last Monday Tatumn started school again. But this time it was as a big girl. She now tells me how her hair has to be done and wears jewerly to match her outfit. She also has been wearing contacts for the last 3 weeks and looks so old. I can't believe she is so big and girly!

The End Of A Busy Summer

This last month has been crazy. So I will overload with pics of the last bit of Summer. We have only had about 2 weekends home in the last 2 months. We've been to Logan to see Clint's friends. Spent the 24th in SLC at the Beez Game and then the next day at Temple Square. We went To Wheat and Beat Days in Tremonton and a Barb-Que at my dads. Most week days have been spent at Seven Peaks or the Park. I can't wait for fall!

Oh My Miley!

For the Fourth of July we had tickets to Stadium of Fire. Tatumn was so excited to dance with her old dance group Vadels. We spent the first part of the summer at practices in Tremonton. She couldn't make it to all of them so I would record the dance and then she'd work on it at home with me. She loved dancing again. The week of the show she had a ton of practices first in Tremonton and then in Provo. Her friend Calee danced as well. They haven't been able to play much since we moved so her being there was a great bonus. Grandma and Grandpa Wood came down for the show.

The kids loved Miley Cyrus and The Blue Man Group. Owen wants The Blue Man Group to come to his house and play Baseball with him.

Play Ball

The boys love to play baseball. Owen can now hit a pitch. When he hits the ball he yells, "I hit it outta the park". I can't believe he's still two.

Father's Day Weekend

Last weekend was so fun and crazy. We went to Bear Lake with some friends and their cute kids. We played Saturday at the beach and then headed to Malad to camp with Clint's family. Sunday we packed up and headed to my dads in Mantua for a family Barbecue. Monday I had to teach in Tremonton, I left the kids there for a couple of days with Aunt Ally. Clint and I came home and then Clint headed to the airport for Kansas City and I left for Girls Camp. We had the most amazing time, but I am so glad that we are all home with the laundry done!

Father's Day Weekend

The Greatest Father

I just want to be cheesy and say how great of a father Clint is. He has taught our family so much. He is so hard working that I feel guilty everyday. He goes to bed way after me and gets up way before me. Not many guys out there are willing to step into the role of father, but I found one who was and who has been everything we needed and more. Clint guides our family in all the right ways. I am so proud of all he is and all he's trying to be. Thanks baby for being the best dad ever!

Tatumn's top three reasons why she loves dad

1. He loves me

2. He is the funniest

3. He holds the Priesthood

Owen's top three reasons why he loves dad

1. He plays baseball

2. He plays golf with me

3. He's strong

Late Night Party

Tatumn has been begging for a late night party. So the last day of school she had one. We hooked up Clint's projector and played a movie on the garage. It was cold but lots of fun!

Terrific Tatumn

Last week Tatumn's school had an awards assembly. My little Tatumn received an award. Tatumn placed in the top ten percent in the nation on the Iowa Tests! We are so proud of you Tate. And we all know who you got your smarts from! (I am crossing my fingers everyone is thinking me).

When Things Are Too Quiet!

Owen was playing in his bedroom or so I thought.

He is using Clint's toothbrush and handsoap to clean my mirrors for me. He is a great big help!

I've Been Tagged

I've been tagged!ABC's "getting to know you" TAG ABC's of you. Each player then tags 3 people and posts their names, then go to their blogs and leaves them a comment, letting them know that they have been tagged and asking them to read your blog.
A- Attached or single: Attached
B- Best Friend: Clint and Megan
C-Cake or Pie: Pie
D-Day: Saturday and Sundays
E- Essential Item: Candles
F-Favorite Color: Pink
G-Gummi Bears or Worms: Cinnamon Bears
H-Home town: Mantua
I- Indulgences: Diet Coke with Lemon, Ice Cream
J- January or July?: July
K-Kids: 2
L-Life is incomplete without: My family
M- Marriage Date: 8/13/04
N-Number of Siblings: 4 brothers
O- Oranges or Apples: Apples
P- Phobias or Fears: Body Hair
Q- Quote: What I Practice I Become an Expert At!
R- Reason To Smile: When Hubbie brings me home a diet coke
S- Season: Summer
T- Tag Three: Sheree, Linda, and Tatumn
U- Unknown fact about me: I love to read in the Tub
V- Vegetarian or Oppressor of Animal: Vegetarian
W- Worst Habit: Procrastination
X-Rays or Ultrasounds: ultrasounds
Y-Your favorite food: Mexican
Z: Zodiac Sign: Aries

The Boys Day Out!

Zoo

Jordan, Tatumn, Ashley, and Owen

Owen and Aunt Wendy

Owen was so scared. He couldn't get out of the alligator house fast enough!

I wish the fountains still worked!

The kids and Grandpa hanging out!


Clint and I took the kids to the Zoo last week during their Spring Break! Of coarse the day we go it's cold and rains. But we made it through before the storm hit! The kids loved having Grandma and Grandpa Wood, and Wendy and Jordan and Ashley come with us!