Wednesday, February 01, 2012
ADDITIONS!
Kevan's work decided several months that they are going to do away with the company cars due to the cost. This meant that we had to go out and buy another car. Not happy about having to have another car payment we put it off until just a few weeks before the company cars have to be turned in. However, we are pleased with our new addition and feel like we made a good choice. Kevan loves the smoothness of his new wheels.He is used to driving a Chevy HHR and they are sort of rough to ride in. We bought a 2010 Hyundai Elantra! We now have a cherry red car and a maroon car. I cannot believe that we ended up with two red cars! LOL
Thursday, January 05, 2012
CATCHING UP
WOW! I can't believe it has been about 4 months since I last updated this blog. I guess we have been busy! I will try to just do this in photos and in chronological order but my memory may fail some so it might not be a accurate as I would like.
SEPTEMBER:
Kevan's 50th Birthday! I whisked him away on a surprise weekend not to far from home where we stayed a nice little resort hotel and had dinner at The White Chocolate Grill which had the best food we had ever tasted. After dinner we went and saw the movie "Moneyball". It was a lovely weekend and he was SO surprised because I had him convinced that the 50th birthday was no more of a bigger deal then any birthday and it didn't warrant any special planning. He was very happy with the end result!
Keaton also had his first Jr. High School Band Concert. It was an amazing performance and sounds so much better in a real auditorium then in a school cafeteria. He still loves band and plays so well. His Christmas Concert was just BEAUTIFUL and we really have enjoyed all of his performances!
OCTOBER:
Over fall break we enjoyed a trip to Utah where we were able to go to to Temple Square and also the Conference Center. We all enjoyed those two tours and then we spent a day at BYU and my kids loved it so much that is all they talked about for the days that followed. They are definitely BYU fans and can't wait to go to college now. While at BYU we enjoyed lunch with Kevan's niece who is a cheerleader at BYU. It was fun to catch up with her. I would have to say the best part of the trip was playing with the cousins! The " Missouri Smith's" have relocated to Springville, Utah and that was the reason for our trip. We had tons of fun playing and visiting with the them. It will be so nice not to be so far away and are looking forward to our next visit. One night we took our families to the BYU bowling center and had fun bowling and playing in the arcade.
Halloween was also a fun event! We actually got together with my sister Shanna and her family on Halloween night. Once again the cousins had fun with each other going trick or treating. This year both of my kids wanted to be vampires. Keaton and Bailey Rose look just as adorable as vampires as they do dressed up as angels, rock stars, and someone from Mario Bros. It was nice to just go out and buy a costume this year instead of spending weeks sewing and putting costumes together. On the request of my kids I left the red eye in the picture to make it more authentic!
NOVEMBER:
Well, our November was a little stressful but, we managed to enjoy a family gathering early on to celebrate my mom's 70th Birthday. We threw a surprise breakfast. We celebrated a week early since my dad went in for surgery for prostate cancer the weekend of her real birthday! Mom was very surprised and enjoyed her celebration as we all did. Dad had his surgery and is recovering very nicely and is almost at 100% with excellent post tests we are happy to say he is cancer free. What a blessing!
We all spent Thanksgiving Dinner at our own houses since dad was recovering and I took Thanksgiving dinner to them this year. It was a nice holiday with lots to be thankful for.
DECEMBER:
Before school was out for the holidays we enjoyed Bailey's very first and last strings concert. She played the viola but due to another ear surgery around the corner she will not continue playing. She is not too upset about this as she did not enjoy it as much as she thought she would. I am glad she tried it though and she did do a wonderful job and it was enjoyable to go to a concert for her.
Kevan's daughter's were able to visit with Christmas for this year and his parents were even able to come for a visit. Unfortunately, I took no pictures and have no document of this last Christmas. I will just say that it was very enjoyable and we all had a wonderful time spending time together. We are looking forward to this New Year and hope for best wishes for all of our family and friends!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
SEPTEMBER:
Kevan's 50th Birthday! I whisked him away on a surprise weekend not to far from home where we stayed a nice little resort hotel and had dinner at The White Chocolate Grill which had the best food we had ever tasted. After dinner we went and saw the movie "Moneyball". It was a lovely weekend and he was SO surprised because I had him convinced that the 50th birthday was no more of a bigger deal then any birthday and it didn't warrant any special planning. He was very happy with the end result!
Keaton also had his first Jr. High School Band Concert. It was an amazing performance and sounds so much better in a real auditorium then in a school cafeteria. He still loves band and plays so well. His Christmas Concert was just BEAUTIFUL and we really have enjoyed all of his performances!
OCTOBER:
Over fall break we enjoyed a trip to Utah where we were able to go to to Temple Square and also the Conference Center. We all enjoyed those two tours and then we spent a day at BYU and my kids loved it so much that is all they talked about for the days that followed. They are definitely BYU fans and can't wait to go to college now. While at BYU we enjoyed lunch with Kevan's niece who is a cheerleader at BYU. It was fun to catch up with her. I would have to say the best part of the trip was playing with the cousins! The " Missouri Smith's" have relocated to Springville, Utah and that was the reason for our trip. We had tons of fun playing and visiting with the them. It will be so nice not to be so far away and are looking forward to our next visit. One night we took our families to the BYU bowling center and had fun bowling and playing in the arcade.
Halloween was also a fun event! We actually got together with my sister Shanna and her family on Halloween night. Once again the cousins had fun with each other going trick or treating. This year both of my kids wanted to be vampires. Keaton and Bailey Rose look just as adorable as vampires as they do dressed up as angels, rock stars, and someone from Mario Bros. It was nice to just go out and buy a costume this year instead of spending weeks sewing and putting costumes together. On the request of my kids I left the red eye in the picture to make it more authentic!
NOVEMBER:
Well, our November was a little stressful but, we managed to enjoy a family gathering early on to celebrate my mom's 70th Birthday. We threw a surprise breakfast. We celebrated a week early since my dad went in for surgery for prostate cancer the weekend of her real birthday! Mom was very surprised and enjoyed her celebration as we all did. Dad had his surgery and is recovering very nicely and is almost at 100% with excellent post tests we are happy to say he is cancer free. What a blessing!
We all spent Thanksgiving Dinner at our own houses since dad was recovering and I took Thanksgiving dinner to them this year. It was a nice holiday with lots to be thankful for.
DECEMBER:
Before school was out for the holidays we enjoyed Bailey's very first and last strings concert. She played the viola but due to another ear surgery around the corner she will not continue playing. She is not too upset about this as she did not enjoy it as much as she thought she would. I am glad she tried it though and she did do a wonderful job and it was enjoyable to go to a concert for her.
Kevan's daughter's were able to visit with Christmas for this year and his parents were even able to come for a visit. Unfortunately, I took no pictures and have no document of this last Christmas. I will just say that it was very enjoyable and we all had a wonderful time spending time together. We are looking forward to this New Year and hope for best wishes for all of our family and friends!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
MISS FRISBY
Well, this post is just for Bailey Rose! She had begged me and begged me to blog about her little friend and pet Miss Frisby. She got Miss Frisby this last May. She is a Dwarf hamster and Bailey Rose is just in love with this little fur ball. She actually spent some of her birthday money on a little plastic pool so that Miss Frisby would be able to exercise in a large place without being able to escape. Her idea worked out beautifully and Bailey Rose could sit for hours and watch her run around the little pool. She got lots of hamster toys for her birthday and so Bailey Rose sets up little exercise courses for her to play with while spending time in the pool. She has been a great pet for Bailey Rose and she does a terrific job cleaning her cage and making sure she has food and fresh water. However, because she is a Dwarf hamster she is very small and very fast and so Bailey Rose does not get to hold her like she wants too. Next time we will not get a Dwarf so that Bailey Rose will be able to pet and hold it.
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
TRENDY?
Bailey Rose begged to have the newest craze (hair feathers)! Some of her friends at school had them so she wanted one. I first said no because, I didn't thought it was too trendy but, then I realized it was no different from clothing styles like skinny jeans that are trendy at first. I know this fad will die out soon enough so, I caved and let her get one. She was so excited and after spending at least twenty minutes picking the color she wanted she now sports a small cute blue feather!
Friday, August 19, 2011
CATCHING UP!
Well, I guess it is time to play catch up again!
In July we celebrated Bailey Rose's 10th Birthday! With favorite cake and all the cousins it made it perfect for her. I still can't believe my baby is 10 years old! Seems just like yesterday I was holding her in my arms and meeting her for the first time.
The first day of school came quicker then I thought it would. Keaton has entered the 7th grade and is now enjoying Jr. High. The first day was not a good one but he has now made the adjustment and is enjoying it as much as any 12 year old enjoys school. He loves having Band everyday and really likes his band teacher. He is not thrilled with a PE class everyday but, I am sure once the weather has cooled off he won't mind it as much. He is growing up so fast and becoming such an awesome young man.
KEATON - 1ST DAY OF 7TH GRADE JR. HIGH
Bailey started 5th grade this year. Two more years and she will be in Jr. High too! Where does the time go? She had a "perfect" first day and was all smiles when she came home. She loves her teacher which is the same teacher she had in 4th grade. I love it when great teachers loop. She is also taking the viola this year and is too excited about learning to play an instrument. She is my bursting bubble of happiness!
I am glad she is enjoying the 5th grade!
BAILEY ROSE- 5TH GRADE
It is weird having the kids at different schools this year and makes picking up and dropping off a bit more rushed but since Kevan has been on medical leave from work it has worked out good with his help. However, in a few weeks when he returns to work I will be juggling the driving a little more.
Last week Keaton finally was able to buy his 3DS which he has been saving for. He got lucky and they went on sale and was marked down $80 which I think is just an awesome deal. He has enjoyed it LOTS since he got it and tells us all the time, "It is the best purchase of my life!" I think he appreciates it more since he saved and saved until he could buy it. He is now saving for new games. He is one HAPPY CAMPER!
All in all I thought this summer was a good one. We did nothing exciting and went on no vacations but it was enjoyable still the same. Things are getting back into a routine and it looks like this school year is going to be a good one!
In July we celebrated Bailey Rose's 10th Birthday! With favorite cake and all the cousins it made it perfect for her. I still can't believe my baby is 10 years old! Seems just like yesterday I was holding her in my arms and meeting her for the first time.
The first day of school came quicker then I thought it would. Keaton has entered the 7th grade and is now enjoying Jr. High. The first day was not a good one but he has now made the adjustment and is enjoying it as much as any 12 year old enjoys school. He loves having Band everyday and really likes his band teacher. He is not thrilled with a PE class everyday but, I am sure once the weather has cooled off he won't mind it as much. He is growing up so fast and becoming such an awesome young man.
KEATON - 1ST DAY OF 7TH GRADE JR. HIGH
Bailey started 5th grade this year. Two more years and she will be in Jr. High too! Where does the time go? She had a "perfect" first day and was all smiles when she came home. She loves her teacher which is the same teacher she had in 4th grade. I love it when great teachers loop. She is also taking the viola this year and is too excited about learning to play an instrument. She is my bursting bubble of happiness!
I am glad she is enjoying the 5th grade!
BAILEY ROSE- 5TH GRADE
It is weird having the kids at different schools this year and makes picking up and dropping off a bit more rushed but since Kevan has been on medical leave from work it has worked out good with his help. However, in a few weeks when he returns to work I will be juggling the driving a little more.
Last week Keaton finally was able to buy his 3DS which he has been saving for. He got lucky and they went on sale and was marked down $80 which I think is just an awesome deal. He has enjoyed it LOTS since he got it and tells us all the time, "It is the best purchase of my life!" I think he appreciates it more since he saved and saved until he could buy it. He is now saving for new games. He is one HAPPY CAMPER!
All in all I thought this summer was a good one. We did nothing exciting and went on no vacations but it was enjoyable still the same. Things are getting back into a routine and it looks like this school year is going to be a good one!
Monday, July 11, 2011
WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS PICTURE?
What is wrong with this picture?
Well, the kids wanted to watch the Disney Channel so I told them it was fine and to just keep the volume down a little. Before long Kev and I made our way to the couch and sat down and began watching" Good Luck Charlie" with the kids when a few minutes into the show Kev turned to me and said, " Why are we watching this?" I said, "The kids wanted too." He then told me that he didn't think that was the case and I glanced over at the kids and this is what I saw; Bailey Rose playing "Angry Birds" on the i-pod and Keaton playing a game on his DS with the Disney Channel playing in the background which neither of them was watching. Kev and I looked at each other and chuckled at the fact that we were involved in a kids TV show while they were obviously being entertained by other electronic devices and hardly noticed. When Kev switched the channel both of the kids said in unison, "Dad! We were watching that!" Is it possible that they could do both at the same time? LOL!
Sunday, July 03, 2011
SUMMER SO FAR.....
Well, I guess it is time for another update! So far it has been a busy summer mainly with just everyday life. The kids are finally starting to get the hang of "sleeping in" and I have enjoyed a little quiet time to myself in the mornings. I wish I could "sleep in" but I am up when Kev gets up for work at about 5am and I can only lay in bed for so long before I start to feel like I am wasting time.
A few weeks ago we celebrated Keaton's 12th birthday! Grandpa & Grandma Roth came all the way from Texas to be apart of this special birthday! Keaton was ordained a Deacon by his dad on Father's day! Grandpa & Grandma Roth, Grandpa & Grandma Smith and Uncle Chad and Kevan and I were there for his ordination. It was a very special Father's Day once again because, 12 years ago on Father's Day Kevan was able to bring home his first only son home from the hospital. It's hard to believe 12 years have gone by since that day. After church we had a Father's Day dinner at our house and had a full house with 17 people but it was DELICIOUS and LOADS of FUN!
A few days before his ordination we celebrated his birthday with Texas Sheet Cake ( My kids FAVORITE cake) and ice cream. The Jensen cousins and Uncle Brian & Aunt Shanna, Uncle Randy, Aunt Keri Lyn, Grandpa & Grandma Roth and Grandpa & Grandma Smith and Aunt Deb all showed up for the celebration. Keaton's favorite gift was all the money he received, he has been saving for a Nintendo 3DS and he was able to get much closer to his goal. It was lots of fun!
Kevan and Grandpa Roth, Uncle Randy and Keaton all endured the heat and got in a day of golf while Grandpa & Grandma Roth were visiting. Kevan enjoyed spending that time with his dad. He said it was the PERFECT Father's Day for him!
The next week after Keaton's birthday we all got together and celebrated my dad's 71st birthday! My dad picked the Golden Corral to eat at and we all had fun eating and visiting and laughing with one another. The cousins enjoyed hanging out as always! It was a fun night and celebrating my dad is an easy thing to do since is is just the GREATEST dad to walk this earth!
So far this summer has been a good one even if we have no plans to go anywhere. It is a stay at home summer and we have done lots of swimming and will continue to do lots of swimming. We are looking forward to celebrating Bailey Rose's 10th birthday in July! So the celebrations will continue throughout the summer!
A few weeks ago we celebrated Keaton's 12th birthday! Grandpa & Grandma Roth came all the way from Texas to be apart of this special birthday! Keaton was ordained a Deacon by his dad on Father's day! Grandpa & Grandma Roth, Grandpa & Grandma Smith and Uncle Chad and Kevan and I were there for his ordination. It was a very special Father's Day once again because, 12 years ago on Father's Day Kevan was able to bring home his first only son home from the hospital. It's hard to believe 12 years have gone by since that day. After church we had a Father's Day dinner at our house and had a full house with 17 people but it was DELICIOUS and LOADS of FUN!
A few days before his ordination we celebrated his birthday with Texas Sheet Cake ( My kids FAVORITE cake) and ice cream. The Jensen cousins and Uncle Brian & Aunt Shanna, Uncle Randy, Aunt Keri Lyn, Grandpa & Grandma Roth and Grandpa & Grandma Smith and Aunt Deb all showed up for the celebration. Keaton's favorite gift was all the money he received, he has been saving for a Nintendo 3DS and he was able to get much closer to his goal. It was lots of fun!
Kevan and Grandpa Roth, Uncle Randy and Keaton all endured the heat and got in a day of golf while Grandpa & Grandma Roth were visiting. Kevan enjoyed spending that time with his dad. He said it was the PERFECT Father's Day for him!
The next week after Keaton's birthday we all got together and celebrated my dad's 71st birthday! My dad picked the Golden Corral to eat at and we all had fun eating and visiting and laughing with one another. The cousins enjoyed hanging out as always! It was a fun night and celebrating my dad is an easy thing to do since is is just the GREATEST dad to walk this earth!
So far this summer has been a good one even if we have no plans to go anywhere. It is a stay at home summer and we have done lots of swimming and will continue to do lots of swimming. We are looking forward to celebrating Bailey Rose's 10th birthday in July! So the celebrations will continue throughout the summer!
Monday, May 30, 2011
A LITTLE GIRL & AN EASY BAKE OVEN
A few years back Bailey Rose got an Easy Bake Oven for Christmas just like most little girls want. We baked and baked until all the mixes were gone and then Grandma Smith bought her some for her birthday and again we baked and baked until the mixes were gone. It sat in a box for a few years after that and I was considering donating it because I figured she never talked about it and it hasn't been used in years. I assumed she had grown out of it. Then one day we walked into the 99 cents store and there on the shelf were Easy Bake mixes. She gasped in delight and then begged me to buy her a few mixes. I knew in her head she was thinking how much fun it would be to get down the box and rediscover her Easy Bake Oven. I caved and bought her a few mixes. Just like I thought she got down the box and well need I say more?
The difference in the experience this time was that she could do it all by herself without help from mom and she washed the dishes and cleaned up without mom. It was quite enjoyable just being able to sit watch her enjoy her Easy Bake Oven.
The difference in the experience this time was that she could do it all by herself without help from mom and she washed the dishes and cleaned up without mom. It was quite enjoyable just being able to sit watch her enjoy her Easy Bake Oven.
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