Daily Reminders

2010-02-05T21:52:00.000-08:00

I'm discontinuing this blog--too hard to post on two blogs! I'll be posting family and scrapbooking stuff on www.mycreativetreasury.blogspot.com!

Hugs,
Kandis

Merry Christmas!!

2009-12-24T08:49:00.000-08:00

Enjoy some fudge and candycanes for me! :) Have a wonderful holiday!

Breakfast with Santa

2009-12-12T09:29:00.000-08:00

Logan's school had a fundraiser at the local Applebee's--Breakfast with Santa! We woke up extra early to have a wonderful pancake breakfast! Nothing is better with a mommy & logan date! love that kid. love, love that kid.

This is pretty much what i saw of Logan the whole time--he was looking for santa! So much for a little attention! :)

funny-- at one point the man sitting by us was talking to someone and said, "oh, oh, oh, really??" And Logan looked up at me with a big grin and said, "mommy, I hear Santa!!" giggle.

Thank you walmart!

2009-11-10T07:18:00.000-08:00

For your amazing, and very entertaining, $2 costumes. We're loaded up on them now--my children don't need clothes anymore as they wear them 24 hours a day!! love it!

Even Brandon had to get in on the fun!

Captain america--love that mask!

Little blue ninja--classic Landen face. Cracks me up every time!

Oh, yes, it's 80's night!

2009-11-01T22:36:00.000-08:00

Yep, I admit it, I'm a horrid blogger. I try. I think about it everyday. And then the day gets away from me.

I've been going through some personal stuff... hopefully it will all be behind me soon. :)

On a much funner note... you HAVE to see these pics of us from Halloween! Hilarious.

Yep, that's me--even made those leg warmers myself. I might have to come up with an excuse to wear them again!!

And do I even need to say how AWESOME Brandon's outfit is????? He found that Member's Only jacket at DI. It cost $6-- I told him he could buy it only if he promised to have it replace his other jacket. LOL He hasn't followed through yet! And that mullet wig-- is there even anything to say??? NO one recognized him at the party.

Here's Logan as a SCARY vampire. I made the costume myself. He had fun wearing it around the house for days. His favorite thing about being a vampire is saying, "I Vant to suck your blood" to everyone. They all get a kick out of it. I even sprayed his hair black-- turned out so fun, but when it came time to wash it out, I couldn't BELIEVE how long it took to get back to normal. Our bathtub is black.

And this is the only picture I could get of Landen boy. He would NOT turn around for me to take a picture!! Cut dino.

ANd then I have this picture-- WAYYYYYY too close to the camera, boy!! A little blurry, but I love those cheeks!! ;)

Couldn't resist putting the mullet wig on Landen. Bwahahahahahaha.... isn't it soooo Joe Dirt??

For the love of pain killers...

2009-10-21T11:57:00.000-07:00

sweet, sweet painkillers... thank you so much for being by my side through this past week. Without you I could not talk, eat, drink, or get out of bed. My children would have had no mother.

Unfortunately the strep has left and now I'm returning to my usual self. So until next time... you will be missed (trust me!)

Can anyone, ANYONE let us borrow their good bill of health?? At least for the winter????

To p lease my mother, here's some pictures of our kitchen that we painted blue and added those floating shelves from IKEA. the flowers are from my garden this year!! My mother made my fun Roman Shades--aren't they beautiful!

Now, off to catch up on..... pretty much everything!!!

Long time, no see

2009-10-01T21:57:00.000-07:00

With finishing our basement, Logan starting preschool, our basement flooding--again, a change in some scrapbooking jobs, and trying to keep up with the day to day stuff, I lost track of my poor blog!!

It's been a while. I'd be surprised if anyone still looks at this blog! LOL

Well, this will be a short post--just a couple pics to share--since my mother told me she's dying for new pictures!

Just some fun ones of Landen--"What? Don't you wear your strainer like this?"

This is my first shirt I sewed--pretty cool. I feel very "Martha". LOL (excuse the wrinkles--it was the end of the day!)

Yes, officer??

2009-09-16T23:09:00.001-07:00

This is me hanging my head in shame.

I got pulled over for the FIRST time in my life.

I was at a four way stop behind a HUGE line of cars that we going straight, I needed to turn right, so I went around them. Not smart when you're yelling at your two boys to stop fighting over a ballon and you have a headache--cuz then you don't notice the cop in line.

of course when the officer asked me why I did that, I told him I was a little distracted by my boys yelling in the back. He looks back and says, "well, they aren't screaming now." WELL OF COURSE NOT--you're scaring the dickens out of them! (yes, I wrote dickens--got that from my grandma.) The nerve--he must not have kids.

Couldn't find my insurance paper because Brandon just switched to a new company.

Started crying.

Logan asked me, "why is the police officer pulling us over?"

I had to respond, "Because mommy made a poor decision" Then I felt like a HORRIBLE person.

I made it out without a ticket.

Brandon asked me later (after a good laugh) if I had played the "crying" card. I said, " you think that I would cry on purpose??? Do you not know me?? I cry over anything and when you put a headache, two scared children, and can't find the right paperwork together--I'm gonna cry. "

We did make it out alive. So much for my streak. First time for everything.

First day of preschool!

2009-09-09T07:17:00.000-07:00

And a little free time for mommy! YAYYY!!

Logan has been talking about preschool for the last couple months. So you can only imagine how excited he was that day. He kept saying, "I'm going to preschool, and you CAN'T come! And Landen has to stay with mommy!" I think he's going to miss me. Sob.

I timed Landen's nap for while Logan's at school so that makes for a couple hours of free time--oh, what will I do???? I can think of a BILLION things!

Here's a picture of Logan doing a little back to school dance!! I keep thinking of that commercial that I love where the kids are doing the robot dance with their backpacks! LOVE it!

Watch out ladies--here comes a charmer!

finally...

2009-08-28T19:29:00.000-07:00

slacker, slacker... I know. Here's some pictures from our trip--FINALLY! LOL

We had so much fun playing on the beach at Seaside--they were having a beach volleyball tournament at the same time so there was a lot of people there It's beautiful up there and Brandon and I found some houses we would love to buy someday! :)

Gotta make a sand angel right?? LOL

Building sandcastles

Brandon, Logan, and I played tag with the waves.

Jalie--oober cute! Lovin' the dirt beard though--hey, you match Landen!

Landen's dirt beard--way worse!

Kenzie had fun flying her kite!

Baseball and good friends!

2009-08-25T07:32:00.000-07:00

Before we went to Seattle, Brandon subbed at our friend's softball game. It was really, really windy, but the kids had a lot of fun running around and goofing off! This is Logan's friend Kinley, they have so much fun together. We live across the street from each other and any time she's outside, Logan runs out, starts waving and screaming her name! So cute. I think they will be the
best of friends!

While we're recovering...

2009-08-18T21:44:00.000-07:00

we just came back from a week long vacation to see my family in Seattle. It was a nice trip--and I have a ton of pictures to share once I'm done editing them! Now that we're back, we've all had the flu. We're pretty much over it--but until I recover completely, here's a fun thing to fill out each day from the Simple Woman's Handbook Blog.

For Today...

Outside my window... red and yellow dalias

I am thinking... how happy I am that I'm not throwing up tonight! :)

I am thankful for... our health. That my two boys recovered from being sick and they are back to being busy toddlers. That they both told me they love me and gave me a big hug and kiss. That I got to snuggle with Logan on the couch while he watched a movie.

From the kitchen...Children's Ibuprofen on the counter, a sink full of dishes, and a stack of mail waiting to be opened!

I am wearing... black yoga pants and a big t-shirt!

I am reading... Wherever you go, there you are.

I am hoping... to finally get my kitchen painted this week.

I am creating... Christmas cards and tags for our upcoming enrichment night.

I am praying... for our basement to get finished without any major complications!!

Around the house... stepping on hot wheels that Landen scattered across the hall, thinking I need to clean the bathroom, still unpacking our suitcases, and thinking about getting all of Logan's school supplies.

One of my favorite things... when Landen really gives me a hug, he squeezes me around the neck and doesn't let go!

A few plans for the rest of the week... let's see...enrichment night, going to see UP with the kids, seeing Harry Potter at some point, painting my kitchen, starting on the basement, and finishing up some assignments!

Here is a picture thought I am sharing with you...
Love camping, playing in the mud, and hiking!!

A birthday, a 911 call, and Poison Control...

2009-08-06T22:27:00.001-07:00

So, this is the reason I haven't posted in a while...

Logan turned 4 on Sunday! YAY! I can't believe how big he is! Seems like he grows a foot each year! He informed me on the way to a friends house, "mom, now that I'm four, I'm no longer scared of dogs." Yet when we were over there, he ran from the dog and jumped into my arms. haha It might take another year to shake that fear! He got totally spoiled and ate lots of cake (always love that part!)

Then we lost him. My parents were in town and we were all busy making curtains and finishing the basement. I let him ride his new bike in the driveway while we had the door open. I went outside after a while and he was gone. The bike was there, the scooter was there, and I started yelling for him. My whole family went out and searched the neighborhood. When we didn't find him, I thought for sure someone had taken him--needless to say I was BAWLING. I screamed for him in the house and he wasn't in any of the rooms, so I called 911. Before I could sob out my address to the poor operator, my grandma came running out with him. He had gotten into my scrap room, dumped a bottle of paint on the floor, and thinking he was in trouble, hid in the closet.... I was happy to see him... not so happy about my floor. I think he learned his lesson when daddy talked to him about why mommy was crying so much.

oh, and it's not over.... then a couple days ago I was finishing up some projects and Landen was crying for me... as usual. I shut the door for 5 minutes so I could finish up some work on the computer and then I hear him go from crying to screaming. I still thought he just wanted me, so I ignored him (I know, what a great mom huh??) then Logan said, "Mom, he's got glitter in his eyes!" WHAT? I don't have any glitter out in the living room. I opened the door to find him with foam all over his eyes. He had squirted Dawn dishsoap in his eyes and then kept rubbing at it until it foamed up. So then I had the wonderful task of calling Poison control who told me to do a 15 minute flush of water in his eyes. yea, imagine how fun that is. I think I still have scratches on my arm. BUt, it's over and now my dishsoap is no longer under my cabinet. :)

now that you all think I'm a horrible mom.... LOL

Here's some fun pictures from Logan's B-day!

Grandma did face painting at the party!!

We had dress up clothes out for the kids to play with and Nanny picked up this hat--she wore it for quite a while!

he's so excited! We were singing Happy Birthday to him!

His awesome new bike!

Reunion Part 1

2009-07-19T22:20:00.000-07:00

So i took a BILLION pictures at our family reunion this past week and now I have to go through them all and edit them. Here's some goofy pics of the boys from the first day we were there.

It's no secret that my boys are TOTALLY into sports--thanks to their dad. They see a basketball hoop and go crazy. So they found a smiley face volleyball and started shooting! Luckily Grandma Great had a small hoop too--they couldn't quite get it in the tall one!

Landen would whine at us until we picked him up to dunk-a-runk it (that's what we call it--I said we were goofy!!)

Shooting Kort with a pretend gun (Logan thought he was quite funny!)

A skinned knee. Or should I say ONE of his skinned knees. He also got two skinned elbows in the same night, all from jumping from the top of the stairs when the "cat came near him". LOL This kid is so scared of animals it makes me chuckle.

Anyone who knows Landen, knows that he always has a little dirt on his face. I can never keep this child clean! He was completely clean and then he bent down, turned around, and POOF! -- dirt beard.

Our 4th!

2009-07-16T13:20:00.001-07:00

I know it's a little late, but here's some pictures from our 4th of July!!

Come on MOM!!

S'MORES!!

WOW, I look white in that picture!!

and some classic- blurry- night- firework pictures!

Goofballs.

Look at the parade!!

Sweet, Sweet Summer

2009-07-14T22:08:00.000-07:00

Something about summer just screams, SWEET, STICKY, COLD TREAT!! right?? So we have to have one... because it's demanded of us.... we have one everyday, in fact......

Nothing like the sticky, drippy mess of an ice cream. Landen was more than happy to eat one up so I could get some fun pics!

Then we were surprised by my in-law's neighbors who bought a super fun four seater bike. The boys had so much fun riding up and down the street!! How sweet is that?? Totally old school. (That's why I had to use an old school action on it--love my photoshop!)

Just Chillin'

2009-07-13T22:30:00.000-07:00

After a week of the flu, a family reunion, a tire blowout, and a power outage, we're finally getting back into our daily routine! I'm still working on LOTS and LOTS of pics from the 4th and from our vacation, so until then--just chill with me. I'm trying to relax even if there are a million things to be getting done around here! Here'a a pic of Landen chillin' at grandma's house. He's already giving me attitude!

what we do in front of the mirror...

2009-07-05T22:58:00.000-07:00

laugh...
make faces...
giggle...
take pictures...

I'm Transformed.

2009-07-02T22:31:00.000-07:00

Logan got out some road cones and stuck them on his hands along with my salad spinner for a hat and ran around the house making gun noises. Then he'd say (in his best robot voice) "I'm Transformed!" He means he's a Transformer. haha He's never seen it or even the cartoons, but he thinks that's the name for a robot.

Then Landen had to join in. He's so funny cuz he just runs after his brother copying everything he does. so cute.

Ignore all the food on Landen's shirt--it was his third outfit that day... and I was NOT about to change him again...

How much longer can I put up with it???

2009-06-29T22:06:00.000-07:00

I swear that Logan is turning 16 tomorrow. The things he says, with the attitude that he has, blows me away. Saturday morning I was rolling some fondant out for a cake with my rolling pin. Honestly, how much noise does that make? like none. Logan was watching his cartoons and he turns and looks at me, "Mom, you have GOT to be kidding me. That rolling is driving me CRAZY!" I should have sent him to time out for talking to me like that, but I was laughing too hard.

I have NO idea where he heard those words.........

and here's a CLASSIC Landen pose for today. I'm blowing this one up and framing it. This is Landen's "i'm so excited I'm shaking" look.

German Chocolate Cake = one happy dad!

2009-06-21T21:13:00.000-07:00

I always love to spoil Brandon on his birthday or on father's day.. well, pretty much any holiday really. I took him out for a surprise dinner last night with some friends, we had a great time. It's nice to go out! Then this morning I made him breakfast burritos (he LOVES sausage, but I never buy it), we got him some gummy candies to snack on in church, opened presents, him mom made him a huge Chinese Food dinner, and I made him two desserts: Key Lime Bars and German Chocolate Cupcakes. Everyone had a great day and it was so fun to see Logan and Landen get so excited to be with him today. They really just love their daddy so much. I KNOW he's their favorite... I guess that's okay with me... cuz he's my favorite! :) Love ya hon!

You know your kid watches too much TV when...

2009-06-17T19:12:00.001-07:00

you make him turn off the TV and go play in his room, only to find that he's taken the lid off his laundry hamper and set it against the wall and is "pretending" to watch TV.

hmmmm.... maybe I should do something about that!!

giggle.

2009-06-14T12:40:00.000-07:00

Logan's been on this singing kick. He hardly ever does it, but it cracks me up when he gets the words all mixed up. Lately he's been singing Book of Mormon Stories and at the end when you sing, "Give them this land, if they live righteously, he says, "give them this land, if they life, I just leave." haha I die laughing every time. So cute.

So for your viewing pleasure... give a round of applause to my Logan!

giggle.

My Today

2009-06-12T16:02:00.000-07:00

Landen ate black playdough.

Popped some popcorn and watched Chipmunks with Logan while Landen napped.

Danced to all the chipmunk songs with some silly mashed potato moves.

Had a playdate with Logan's friend Ryan and I got some girl time in with my friend Patty.

Popped some Ravioli Casserole in the oven.

Listened to Logan cry for 1 hour over a stupid package of fruit snacks.

Met Brandon for lunch. that's when Logan's crying began... bet he's glad he's back at work! LOL

Did not clean anything in my house.

Stayed in my pj's until 10.

It was a dark night...

2009-06-10T22:37:00.000-07:00

Logan cracked me up today when he found the flashlight and turned the lights off. He stuck it under his chin and told me this SCARY story (remember he's 3):

"It was a dark night. There was a little boy in a castle with a sword. Then there was a booby trap and the boy took out his sword and cut the rock in half. Then he put the sword back in it's case. The end."

The whole time he used a scary voice too--so funny. I tried really hard not to laugh.

What's more fun than wedding pictures??

2009-06-09T20:32:00.000-07:00

ENGAGEMENT pictures! I just LOVE doing photo shoots--especially when two people are in love. This one was fun! Luckily the weather cooperated with us. These were taken the day before the wedding.

My little Landen boy

2009-06-07T22:57:00.000-07:00

Ten things about Landen right now:

1.) He has the FUNNIEST run ever. Everyone comments on it. He gets his legs goin' and his arms just follow along. cute.
2.) He has different sounds for food and drink. He makes a crunching noise for food and says Aaahhhh for drink.
3.) Gets his legs caught in the bars on the crib when he's sleeping.
4.) Follows Logan around and does everything he does.
5.) Says the words: cracker, juice (which means any drink), car, roar (which means animal), shoes, mama, dada, NO!
6.) can point to his head, nose, eyes, toes, legs, hands, arms, and belly button
7.) screams if he doesn't get to take a bath with Logan
8.) Takes everything out of the garbage can. and yes he eats some of it--trust me, I want to vomit too.
9.) He gives the best kisses. He gets his lips all drooly and he puckers up all big, then he lays one on you-- on the lips, never on the cheek!
10.) If you start laughing--doesn't matter about what--he starts laughing like crazy!

lesson learned.... again.

2009-06-04T09:02:00.000-07:00

One basic rule that you should always obey:

Dump all sippy cups of milk down the sink before going to bed.

Because when you don't get to the dishes until two days later, it's well... disgusting and stinks up your WHOLE house.

Yuck.

love,
horrible housekeeper.

Craziness...

2009-06-01T07:40:00.000-07:00

Last thursday I got a call from my Sister In Law and she said, "Are you sitting down? Greg and I are getting married on Sunday at 4:30." WHAT??? Well, it's about time you two! We're happy for the newly married couple. It was a small wedding with no decor or anything, but we had an ice cream bar and a beautiful backyard! It was great weather and everything turned out perfectly.

The happy couple.

Brit looked STUNNING!! Her dress was amazing and Greg looked completely smitten with her. CONGRATS!!

Really? uh huh.

2009-05-28T21:58:00.000-07:00

Logan, Landen, and I went for a walk today around the neighborhood, the weather was perfect to get out for a while. Logan had to try out his trike--squeaky as can be! But on our walk I decided that I need to pay attention to his little stories that he tells me. It always makes me chuckle when they are completely pointless and sooo random.

He saw some blotches of mud on the sidewalk and this is the story he told me:

Logan: " Mom, see these footprints? They are from a bear.... (pause) and from BigFoot."

Me: "How in the world did a bear and bigfoot get out here?"

Logan: "A man jumped and the cage was opened and the bear came out with Big feet. Roar!"

Me: "Really? uh huh. "

Love the classic Mom response.

Then literally two feet later he sees a skid mark on the sidewalk and tells me about some baby snake that grew really big so then it was slow and that's the mark it made. RANDOMNESS. Love it!

We got out the sprinkler the other day and had some fun in the sun!!

Muddy Face McGee

Random spoon--not quite sure where he got it. Yuck. I hope he didn't stick it in his mouth. Who am I kidding? It's probably the first thing he did!

Goodbye spoon--now I need to go find it and pick it up.

He's turning GREEENNNNNN!!!

2009-05-25T11:09:00.000-07:00

Run for your lives!

He's a MONSTER!

Isn't he a cute monster?? hehe

Picked up these awesome hulk hands at a garage sale. I can see many, many fights in my future. LOL

He's running at me and then punching me in the face. That's why it's blurry. Thanks Landen.

A silly kind of day...

2009-05-19T22:31:00.000-07:00

Logan discovered my long lost bin of dress up clothes that I've been saving until he was ready to play! He would drag EVERY single costume into the house and beg me to put it on him. I had a dinosaur, turtle, cowboy, magician, superhero, dumbo, graduate for a child today. And Landen did not want to miss out on all the fun. Everytime Logan got an outfit on, he would drag the red cape to me and grunt until I put it on him--so super cute!

It was really fun to take them to Walmart and Fred Meyers in their capes. Logan cried until I let him bring his magic wand as well. haha. What a sight we must have been. It's days like this that I TRULY LOVE being a mom. Super fun!

Logan the Magician

Now he's casting spells. His chant: "appear, appear, make this door disappear!"

Turning is brother into a super hero

Landen taking the super hero stance. Saving the world with his super chunky thighs! :)

And cowboy pants that should fit a 12 year old. Kinda a nerdy cowboy! LOL

P.S. I found out Landen finally learned how to say Mama--it's only when I ignore his crying for 10 minutes that he gets fed up and starts screaming "Mama, mama" and pulls on my pants. NEver at any other moment though.

Logan saves the day!!

2009-05-18T20:46:00.000-07:00

Long story short-- we locked ourselves out of the house two times this past week. The first time one of the windows was open and we didn't even know it. So we made sure all of them were locked up good after that. Then, on friday we decided to go for a bike ride and Brandon said, "Will you lock up all the doors?" I went in and locked everything up then came out. He looked at me and said, " You DID get the key, right??" Ummmmm..... no.

Luckily we had some members from our ward come help us. Brandon and another guy were able to push open the back door a few inches and squeeze Logan's head through. He was then able to unlock the front door. We shouted for joy--literally. I didn't want to call a lock smith! We told him, "YOu're a hero Logan! You saved the day! " Now he tells everyone that comes to the door that he's just like superman and then he tells them the story. So cute.

My little superman:

Grrrrrr... mother bear!

2009-05-15T22:03:00.000-07:00

We just watched Taken and I have to say I was pretty emotionally involved! I LOVE action movies and we watch them all the time. When a scary part comes on, I usually just jump. I don't say much. With this movie, I caught Brandon off guard. I kept yelling, "Kill them!! KILL THEM ALL!!!" I think he even jumped a little when I yelled. LOL What a nice LDS woman thing to say. But I'm telling you, if anyone, ANYONE got my children, I would hunt them down and kill them slowly.... not kidding.

so christian of me.

I might not sleep tonight. I'll be practicing my kung fu moves by the front door! watch out!

Me and my sewing machine... on an adventure.

2009-05-12T21:46:00.000-07:00

I can't sew. Well, I can't sew well--or fast. I'm sllllloooooowwwwwlllyyyy learning. Here's a couple purses I made and I love. Although I don't have outfits to go with them yet--hmmmm, I feel a shopping trip coming on. If I was really good, I'd make a matching outfit! haha!

To all the mothers... thank you.

2009-05-10T22:47:00.000-07:00

I think we can all say that when we became mothers our appreciation for our own grows tremendously. Looking back at what a bossy, mean daughter I was, I wonder how she didn't just kick me out at the age of 5. My hubby even says I was a brat when I was a kid. Don't worry I grew out of it... now I'm an angel.... haha. I love my children with all my heart, but they sure know how to drive a mom up the wall. Thank you Thank you Thank you mom for putting up with me, nurturing a testimony of Jesus Christ in my soul, teaching me emotionally, mentally, and spiritually, helping me learn from my mistakes and the mistakes of others. And over all, helping me become a mother just like you-- I'll never match up! You mean the world to me mom, I hope you know it everyday.

I'm also very grateful for the moms around the world who love and cherish their children. When I taught elementary school, I saw many parents neglect their children and toss them to the side. Seeing a mother protect, love, and play with her children is the most beautiful sight--so thank you to all of you mothers!

I had a wonderful day filled with crumb cake, hot cocoa, (no dirty diapers), flowers (bulbs for my new garden), hugs, kisses, and laughter. My boys sure spoil me!

Hope you had a fabulous mother's day!!

Official "Do-it-yourself-ers"

2009-05-06T21:56:00.000-07:00

Yes, we are amazing.

When you need a home repair.. who you gonna call??? Us. Yes.

We can replace a light switch plate, replace a water filter, screw the stairs BACK onto the house, try to get the sprinkler system going with only a mild amount of flooding.

I know, I know-- we should charge for our services.

Now to figure out how to put up some blinds so that we don't have that white trash sheet for a curtain in the boys room.

Rocky Road and Bride Wars

2009-05-04T20:53:00.000-07:00

Who else LOVED that movie?? SO cute! Gotta get me a copy! Brandon was even sweet enough to watch it with me... awwwww.

We've been getting caught up in all the little things we need to buy for this house. It just seems like the list never ends. Blinds, shovel, rake, lawn mower, a new bed, dishwasher parts, a gate for the fence, curtains, paint, etc, etc, etc. I guess being broke just comes with buying a new house. Haha. I hope the weather gets better so I can start getting my yard in shape. The weeds are driving me nuts!

My SIL, Magen, asked me to take pictures of the twins for their 3 month mark. They are just TOOOO cute! Love the little blessing outfits!

Together:

Maddy and Daddy:

Sweet yawn Max:

Angel Maddy---doesn't the sleeves on that dress look like angel wings??
Little Maxton:

Have a wonderful monday and an even better tuesday!
hugs!

Ugh.... the dentist.

2009-05-02T21:21:00.000-07:00

Yep, it's that time again. 8 cavities last time I went. Thought this time it would be a breeze. 3 more cavities. You'd think I never brush my teeth. Stupid flossing! Who does it anyways??? Grrrrrr....

Well, Logan loved it. He has so much fun because the dentist has flat screen TV's on his ceiling--he watched Batman and ScoobyDoo the whole time! Isn't he cute in his glasses?? He wanted me to leave. I'd ask him to smile and he'd just ignore me-- what was I thinking, interrupting Batman??? How could I?
Unfortunately, they finished with Logan before I was done and so he went running back and forth to my chair and to the waiting room. The lady would be brushing my teeth and he would push her hands out of the way to show me his new toothbrush. Then he'd run back to the waiting room and get his new floss to show me. This went on and on until he showed me all the stickers they had given him, the mini slinkie and all the extra goodies. I think he wore a path in the carpet!

Crazy Eights

2009-04-28T21:21:00.000-07:00

Just cuz I'm crazy. Not cuz I've played the game before! My sweet friend Talia tagged me, so here's my turn at it:

8 THINGS I LOOK FORWARD TO THIS SUMMER
1. Flowers, lots and lots of flowers.
2. Snow Shacks--they SOOO need these in WA!
3. Seeing my family--miss you guys!
4. watermelon
5. Logan turning 4! Yikes!
6. Enjoying the warm night air and counting the stars with Brandon's Telescope.
7. Dipping my feet into the little plastic pool--with a fudge bar in hand! :)
8. Flip flops--is there anything better???

8 THINGS I DID YESTERDAY
1. Unpacked some boxes.
2. Handwashed our sink full of dishes--stupid dishwasher. Should be fixed by Friday- my handy hubby says!
3. Started sewing a cute teal summer shirt.
4. Went shopping for some food and ended up with two things of ice cream, a NEW A&W rootbeer ice cream syrup, and Chocolate Marshmallow Mateys.
5. Cleaned/organized our room and the boy's room.
6. Got together with a bunch of my girlfriends from the ward for a "goodbye" party for all of us leaving.
7. Learned that Logan knows U and N.
8. Talked to my sister Kelsey!

8 THINGS I WISH I COULD DO
1. woodworking--make bookshelves, coffee tables, etc.
2. like pickles and mustard.
3. Play with my kids all day--stupid housework!
4. keep my children from ever getting hurt--physically and emotionally.
5. go shopping with my sister and mom whenever I want.
6. Travel
7. have a peach orchard
8. Meet up with old friends

8 SHOWS I WATCH (some of these might be embarrassing)
1. Fringe
2. Lost
3. The Office--almost pee my pants every time I watch.
4. Kath and Kim
5. Survivor
6. Amazing Race
7. House
8. Project Runway

8 PEOPLE I TAG...no pressure!
1. Kelsey
2. MOM
3. Sabrina
4. Britney
5. Magen
6. Ali
7. April
8. Dani

Play along if you want--kinda fun!!

A fun pic of one of my cuties for the day:

He makes me smile!

Take a little peek...

2009-04-23T21:13:00.000-07:00

into our new HOME.

Ignore all the boxes--we're not done unpacking! We are so happy to be in our own place. Seems like we're the last couple we know to buy a house. Feels good.

The boys have taken well to the change and Logan LOVES his new house. He keeps saying, "Mommy--this is OUR house. Not the Morris's!" (We were house sitting for a couple on a mission.)

So here's a looky-lou for ya!

Our kitchen--lovin that fridge.

The dining room--it's attached to the kitchen.

The living room. This furniture and the tv will be downstairs when we finish the rooms off this summer. Then I get to decorate how I want! :) Oh, and those curtains are sooooo coming down. Not mine. They kinda make the room look pink when they are closed.

So life's been crazy and we just got internet back up and running--that's why I haven't posted in a while! Now I'm stuck dealing with boxes, a broken dishwasher, ugly curtains (you should see the ones in the bedrooms--purple stripes. that's all I can say), and a lot of emotions. I have a hard time with change and it's hard to leave a home where Landen was born, Logan got his first big boy bed, was pottytrained, etc etc etc.... and hard to leave a ward we love and have such good friends in. Seems like I'm in need of a big hug these days! But I love our house and can't wait to see what the Lord has in store for us here!

so yea....

2009-04-09T21:16:00.001-07:00

my diet is not going well.

Just polished off a Frosty and a small fry.

At 10:00pm.

Did I also mention the bowl of popcorn?

ugh.

Maybe next monday...

A Poopy Two Days

2009-04-08T22:22:00.000-07:00

Man! It seems that lately my days have been filled with poop. We've had a number of incidents in our home-- some of which I will NOT go into detail. Don't worry. But I do have a funny one--well, it's funny now that I'm not dealing with it.

I left the room for 2 minutes to quickly check my email and Logan comes in:

Logan: "Mommy, the baby has a poopy diaper. You need to change him."

Me: "How do you know he has a poopy diaper?"

Logan: "'Cuz I checked him." (giving me the "duh! how else would I have known?" look)

Me: "Okay, HOW did you check him? Did you smell him or did you look inside his diaper?"

Logan: "I looked inside his diaper."

So now I'm worried. I go into the living room to find Landen running around next to our NEW couch with a poopy butt--naked. Yea, the dirty diaper was laying in the middle of the floor. Luckily poo did not get everywhere. Logan is banned from checking stinky diapers.

Aaaaaaahhhhhhh the life of a stay at home mother. I just know you are all dying to come rescue me. haha :)

I remember the days...

2009-04-06T20:09:00.001-07:00

when I could watch conference all the way through... without being yelled at, jumped on, running kids to time out, changing dirty diapers and passing out snacks. I think I probably heard 4 talks all the way through--but they were wonderful talks. I really feel that this General Conference brought me a new feeling of faith and spiritual preparedness. I'm so grateful for the Gospel and for the light it has brought into my life and the lives of those around me.

Besides the wonderful talks, we always make WONDERFUL food. Gotta have the snacks. :) I found this recipe on a friends blog and HAD to try it. OH MY GOODNESS--it is soooooo like the real thing!! Everyone LOVED them! Putting this one in my favorites file!

Use a 9x13" pan and line it with foil before hand--this will make the cutting soooo much easier!

Snicker Bars

Allow each layer to harden before adding the next...(I usually just pop them in the freezer while I'm preparing the next layer.)

Bottom Layer
1c. chocolate chips
1/4c. creamy peanut butter
1/4 c. peanut butter chips

Melt together and spread in bottom of pan

2nd Layer
1 c. white sugar
1/4 c. milk
1/4 c. butter

Boil these ingredients for 5 minutes, then add:

1/4 c. peanut butter
1 tsp vanilla
1 c. marshmallow creme

Spread over bottom layer

3rd Layer
1 c. sallted peanuts (crushed slightly)

4th Layer
40 caramels
4 tbsp hot water

Melt and drizzle over peanuts

5th Layer
Same as bottom layer

Yummy, yum, yum.

Have a wonderful day--thanks for stopping by!!

Oh, and I must correct my last post. My mother informed me that I HAVE been in a rainforest before.

Stinky Eye

2009-03-30T22:34:00.000-07:00

We had leftovers today for dinner. I made an amazing Chicken chili and froze all the leftovers. I warmed some up today and Logan said to me:

Logan: "Mommy, when you made this soup last week, you got stinky eye."

Me: (chuckling) "WHAT?"

Logan: "Remember mommy? You cut the onions and you got stinky eye."

Then it hit me that he meant stinging eyes. My eyes water really bad with onions. When I made this soup it got so bad that I had to eat my dinner outside so that my eyes would clear up.

Me: "Oh, you mean my eyes stung from the onions."

Logan: "yea, you got stinky eyes Mommy!"

So yes, I do get stinky eye every once in a while. Brandon and I sure got a kick out of that one!!

Here's a fun questionnaire my sis filled out and I thought I'd mark off all the things I've done:

If something has an X then I have done it otherwise it has an O. Enjoy and see what you have done too :)

"X" marks the things I have done during my lifetime:
(X) Been to Canada
(X) Been to Mexico
(O) Been to Florida
(O) Been to Hawaii
(X) Gone on a blind date
(X) Skipped school THANKS MOM FOR WRITING ME A NOTE--MANY MANY TIMES!
(O) Watched someone die
(X) Been on a plane
(O) Been on a helicopter
(X) Been lost
(O) Been an extra in a film (I'm counting TV)
(X) Been to a TV show taping MOM WAS ON WHEEL OF FORTUNE--HOW COOL.
(O) Visited Washington, DC
(O) Traveled by San Francisco trolley
(O) Traveled to Europe
(O) Traveled to Asia
(O) Went to the top of the World Trade Center
(O) Been to Notre Dame (Cathedral)
(O) Been to Jamaica
(X) Swam in the ocean
(X) Cried yourself to sleep
(X) Played cops and robbers
(X) Recently colored with crayons
(O) Skipped a final exam
(X) Sang Karaoke HOPEFULLY EVERYONE WAS COVERING THEIR EARS. ALTHOUGH I CAN'T BE AS BAD AS GRANDPA COWLEY ON ROCKBAND!
(X) Watched the birth of a child (If my own counts)
(X) Paid for a meal with coins only UMMMMM, THIS WAS RECENTLY.
(O) Been to the top of the St. Louis Arch
(X) Done something you told yourself you wouldn't
(X) Made prank phone calls KELS--WHAT WERE WE THINKING AT 7 YEARS OLD??
(O) Been down Bourbon Street in New Orleans
(X) Laughed until some kind of beverage came out of your nose BRANDON YOU'LL REMEMBER THAT ONE! TWO TIMES IN TWO DAYS--SAME BEVERAGE.
(X) Caught a snowflake on your tongue
(X) Danced in the rain
(X) Written a letter to Santa Claus
(O) Been kissed under the mistletoe WE DON'T HAVE ANY. IF WE DID, I'D KEEP IT UP ALL YEAR ROUND. ;)
(X) Watched the sunrise with someone
(X) Blown bubbles
(X) Gone ice-skating
(X) Gone to the movies in 2009
(O) Been deep sea fishing
(O) Driven across the United States
(O) Been in a hot air balloon
(O) Been sky diving
(X) Gone snowmobiling
(O) Lived in more than one country
(X) Lay down outside at night and admired the stars while listening to the cricketS
(X) Seen a falling star and made a wish
(X) Seen the Old Faithful Geyser
(O) Seen the Statue of Liberty
(X) Gone to the top of Seattle Space Needle ONLY ONCE AND I LIVED THEIR ALMOST 20 YEARS.
(O) Been on a cruise
(X) Traveled by train
(O) Traveled by motorcycle
(X) Been horse back riding
(O) Been to Disneyland, Disney World, and Japan's Disneyland
(O) Been pulled over by a police officer SERIOUSLY NEVER. SCARES ME TO DEATH. I'LL PROBABLY PEE MY PANTS WHEN IT HAPPENS.
(O) Gotten a ticket
(X) Truly believe in the power of prayer EVERYDAY.
(O) Been in a rain forest
(X) Seen whales in the ocean
(O) Been to Niagara Falls
(O) Ridden on an elephant
(O) Swam with dolphins
(O) Been to the Olympics
(O) Sat on a jury
(X) Learned to juggle LEARNED. STILL CAN'T.
(O) Walked on the Great Wall of China
(O) Saw a glacier
(O) Been spinnaker flying
(X) Been water-skiing NEVER STOOD UP THOUGH.
(X) Been snow-skiing
(O) Been to Westminster Abbey
(O) Been to the Louvre
(O) Swam in the Mediterranean
(X) Been to a Major League Baseball game
(O) Been to a National Football League game
(O) Been to a Professional Soccer game

YEP, just what I thought--more o's than x's. That's okay. I got quite a bit of life ahead of me. Fill one out for yourself too!!

It was a GOOD week.

2009-03-25T22:39:00.001-07:00

Sorry I've been MIA lately. We just put an offer on a house we wanted really bad and it was accepted. Now we're flying through all inspections and everything because we have to close by April 15th to get a property tax exemption. I can't wait to move in and get everything the way I want it. I already have the paint colors picked out and the hardwood flooring for my scrapbook room all picked out! The basement is almost finished, it just needs flooring and carpet put in. Which is nice for us because we can make it exactly how we want it. I'll post pictures as soon as possible! We just can't believe we're finally going to have a HOME!

Logan and Landen have been doing a great job making me crazy--if that's what they are trying to do.
*Yesterday I just finished vaccuming when they proceeded to dump, and crush (I might add) Tootie Frootie cereal into the carpet. Yea. I didn't vaccum again. I'm not that good of a housekeeper. :)
*Landen learned how to pinch, HARD. Especially on the neck.
*The couch cushions have not been seen on the couch for three days straight. Logan pretends he's Peter Pan and jumps off the couch onto a pile of cushions. All the while he's holding a miniture sword--and I mean MINI sword, from a pirate game. He says it's "Just like Peter's!" I have to threaten him to make him stay away from my dough hook for the kitchen aide. He doesn't need to be Captain Hook and get a hook in the eye. Not today.
*Landen is constantly running into the kitchen, grunting and pointing to any kind of food he can get out of me. Although he wont eat ANYTHING at Lunch or dinner.
*Oh, and Logan conveniently forgot how to LISTEN to us... he's spent a lot of his day in time out lately. I kinda feel bad for him... but then again.... maybe not.

Here's some picture of the little terrors! Notice how I have three pictures of Landen and only one of Logan... I couldn't post pictures of him sticking his bum in the camera.

Like the Starburst wrapper stuck to his upper lip?? Thought that was funny.

An "I need my Mommy" day

2009-03-10T22:25:00.000-07:00

The past 4 days Landen has been feeling not quite himself. He got 4 shots last thursday and they said he had a sinus infection. They put him on antibiotics and it still doesn't seem like it's helping much. He just follows me around the house and crys. The good thing is that he wants to cuddle a lot more--trying to take advantage of it instead of getting frustrated that I can't get anything done! Here's some pics I got of me and the boys.

Love this one--even though it's slightly blurry.
Contemplating taking another photography class--I'll be on the waiting list, but maybe I'll get in the June class. Would be soooo cool. Anyone want to do it with me??

Life as I know it.

2009-03-09T09:14:00.000-07:00

A big thank you to my friend Sabrina--she made my day by posting some "cold, hard, truths" about herself. Really made me realize that we are all not perfect. That we're all so much alike. So I'm doing it as well. Here's some embarrassing, oh, so imperfect things about me:

* I haven't cleaned my bathroom in 10 days.
* My children have eaten Marshmallow Mateys for breakfast and lunch the past week.
* My bed is never made.
* I constantly compare myself to everyone.
* I don't eat my vegetables.
* I allow my children to watch hours of television.
* I still have a package of bacon in my fridge that's been in there for a month and a half.
* Logan learned the word "crap" from me. Classy, I know.
* I'm lucky if I'm dressed by noon.
* I never remember birthdays.

I bet you feel better about yourself now. haha. Thanks for letting me admit that I'm not perfect!

Who's up for it??

2009-03-01T21:19:00.001-08:00

Pay it Forward

the rules
1. Be one of the first three (3) bloggers to leave a comment on this post, which then entitles you to a handmade item from me.
2. Winners, you must post this challenge on your blog, meaning that you will Pay It Forward, creating a handmade gift for the first 3 bloggers who leave a comment on YOUR post about this giveaway!
3. The gift that you send to your three Friends can be from any price range and you have 365 days to make/ship your item. This means you should be willing to maintain your blog at least until you receive your gift and have shipped your gifts. And, remember: It’s the Spirit and the Thought That Count!
4. When you receive your gift, please feel free to blog about it!! If you are not one of the Top Three Commenters on this post, you can still play along. Post it on your blog; start your own Pay It Forward chain, and encourage your blogging friends to do the same!I will need your address if you are one of the first three bloggers.
hurry and leave one of the first comments!
who doesn't want a rockin' handmade goodie?!

Giant Goose Eggs

2009-02-22T20:56:00.000-08:00

And feeling like a horrible mother.

Landen seems to always fall and hit his head right on the corner of the door or a cupboard every day. Not kidding. The kid is a human magnet for giant goose eggs. And it's not just him either--Logan got a black eye this past week when he ran to jump on our banana chair and slammed his face into the wood frame. Yea, the chair won that fight. Here's a wonderful picture of Landen's fall this evening-- right into the kitchen cupboards. Isn't it lovely?? Poor kid. It's gotta just be throbbing!!
I got a ton of pictures while my mom and sister were here for a visit--hence the no posts for a LONG time. Bad blogger. Here's a couple fun ones I got of Kels and Jalie--we did a little photoshoot--they turned out cute!

Crazy haired girly!! Look at her! Brandon calls her Crazy Hair McGee
So now back to the normal everyday life. Sigh. Time to start working off the 10 lbs I put on eating and eating and eating!! But that's part of the fun huh?? I'll miss ya Mom and Kels--it was so fun having you here!!

It's official...

2009-02-13T08:16:00.000-08:00

He's 1!

We had a fun little family party last night--I think everyone had a good time. I know Landen did! Lots of cake and presents for the little one. Even Logan got a present. I was surprised at how well he did, seeing as how it's his first "sibling" birthday. I thought he would have a lot of jealousy, but he enjoyed giving Landen presents and playing with the balloons.

Here's some pictures from the night:

Red, yellow, blue

2009-02-11T21:58:00.000-08:00

The colors of the balloons I just got done putting up! Landen's first birthday is tomorrow. I can't believe how fast time has gone--and that he's already a year old! Hopefully I only shed a few tears tomorrow and don't go crazy running around getting everything ready for his little party. I hope he likes the fun 3D Bear cake I made for him--I'll get a picture of it when I'm done!

Here's some fun pictures from the past week:

The horrible snow that wont go away:

My awesome DI Find-- I know it's been around for a while, but I've never read it and I'm LOVING it!

Spent a lot of time at nights this last week getting some scrappy projects done.

Logan discovered Playhouse Disney and PBS Kids--can't get him off the computer!

Brandon is being true to his goal and making 2 meals a month--this is what he made last week, pizza!! Even thought the bottom was burned--the top still tasted good! Don't worry honey--it happens to the best of us!

Off to get some sleep for the night--so I can' have the energy I need for tomorrow!!

Going Crazy

2009-02-02T22:37:00.000-08:00

Literally.

This past week has flown by so fast. I've had a bunch of projects due for the companies I work for, taught a card class at the elementary school on Wednesday, had a birthday party, a super bowl party and two play dates.

And to top it all off--Landen started walking all over the place. Now the boys are tag teaming who destroys the house. Who knew that boys would be sooooo wild at such a young age. Everyone looks at me like, "that little guy can't do much harm"-- I beg to differ. This morning, he somehow pulled all the DVD's off the shelves and knocked a stack of them onto his head and then came running to me for some sympathy. I'm finding my pots and pans all over the house, I've caught him with his hands in the toilet three times today and we had to tape down the light switch in his room so he doesn't turn it on in the middle of the night and wake up Logan. yea, this kid is TROUBLE. But a pretty darn cute Trouble! Here's some pictures of our past week:

Aack!! He's walking--Brandon says it looks a little freaky because Landen is so short. haha

Brandon and Logan's nightly talk

The Super Bowl at our house--like my 70's action? Cool.

The day Brandon tried to bribe me with $1.68 to clean out the fridge. I still did it--oh, what will I buy??? Three Scotty's cones should do the trick!

Logan had his shirt on backwards for the good part of Friday because the tag was itching him. Don't ask me how that made it better.

TROUBLE

That's our week in a nutshell--I'll try to do better at blogging this week!

From 2 to 5 in one week!

2009-01-24T11:25:00.000-08:00

Logan and Landen went from having 2 cousins to 5 cousins in one week--CRAZY! My sis had her baby girl last friday and my SIL Magen had her twins on Thursday. Mom and both babies are doing really well. The babies aren't on oxygen, they will just stay in the hospital until they are eating the right amount of food. We can't wait to get them home! They named them Madelyn and Maxton, we'll call them Maddy and Max--cute huh? Here's some cute pictures of the darlings!

Little Madelyn:

And here's Maxton:

Logan was so excited to go see them this morning! He can't wait until they get a little older!

New Auntie!!

2009-01-18T20:56:00.000-08:00

On Friday at 8:00am my sister had her little baby girl--so I'm an auntie again!! Sweet Jalie Danielle Judd is here! She is so precious--just look at her! Can't wait to make her cute little hair bows!Brandon has a three day weekend--which is always nice to relax as a family. Our church time has changed to 11pm--so we're finally able to make it to church on time. I even got up early enough to make Orange Poppyseed bread, our favorite! A nice change of pace to our usual sunday rush when we had 9am church.

I've been having so much fun with this 365 Project! Here's my last couple of days:

3/365: Logan decided to get out his WHOLE hotwheels collection--notice the mess in the background. Yea, mommy and daddy cleaned that up for like 30 min.

4/365: Diaper Bum--just had to get a peek at those little thunder thighs!! I like how he's trying to get into the disaster of a toy box!

5/365: Caught the boys in a tickle fight! So fun now that Landen can hold his own--although that means getting tickled in the face, resulting in many tiny scratches.

Project 365

2009-01-15T20:00:00.000-08:00

So I'm jumping on the bandwagon a little late--but that's okay. In case you aren't familiar with Project 365--you take a picture that symbolizes what you did that day, every day for a year. Then you write just a little bit about it. I'm going to be posting them on to a Flicker show on the side of my blog in case you want to check them out. This will help me with my photography skills also--which need a little sprucing up! Here's mine for yesterday and today:

Jan 14, 2009

Yummy Double Chocolate Cream Cheese cupcakes--thanks SABRINA for giving me this recipe a couple years ago--it's soooo one of my favorites! Brought a dozen over to my friend Patty for her Birthday, and kept a dozen for myself--I only have 3 left--it's only been one day---and Brandon doesn't even like them. Hello 5lbs.

Jan 15, 2009

Drank my Hot Cocoa for breakfast from the snowflake mug Logan got me for Christmas. Made me smile.

Hugs,
Kandis

My Primary Man

2009-01-10T12:50:00.000-08:00

Look who's a Sunbeam! **sob, sob**

No longer in Nursery--my big boy. He did so good until everyone got picked up by their moms--I was last because Relief Society got out late. Then he informed me, "When you didn't come, I cry, "Mommy, Mommy, I want my Mommy!" Poor kid-- that's like the ONLY time he's cried for me ever. Really surprised me.

It's 2009!!

2009-01-02T14:02:00.001-08:00

what are you're resolutions??

Mine: Try a new recipe once a week, Get organized and simplify my life
Brandon: Wants to start cooking dinner twice a month--hey, that's good for me!
Logan's: He wants to learn the ABC's and TO LISTEN TO MOMMY AND DADDY!!
Landen: He's going to try to stop sticking his hands in the toilet and eating his socks--which mommy is hoping he does!!

What are your resolutions for the year??

Oh, and Logan got these awesome robot jammies and had to show them off with some sweet moves!

On another note, my mother was in for surgery today on her back and I just found out that everything went well. We've been praying for her for a long time that her back would get better--hopefully this is the answer to our prayers! I love you mom--have a quick recovery so you can come see us!

Surprise!!

2008-12-30T10:25:00.000-08:00

I always LOVE to surprise Brandon for his birthday and Christmas with something he's been wanting for a while that's a little "bigger". He had yet to do it for me---until Saturday. Our 6 year anniversary was on Sunday and we decided to celebrate it on Saturday. Brandon said he wanted to plan the whole thing--I know, a shocker--sooo not like my hubby. I was excited. An hour before our "date" I took the kiddos over to my in-laws and stuck around for a while while Brandon got some things ready.

I went over to get him at 5 and we headed out for some Chinese Take out--I thought he had decorated the house and we were getting the food to go. We did get it to go--and when we got home, he made me close my eyes and he led me to the back room. There, he gave me a present-- my Prestige video. I was a little confused as it was our copy. Here I am thinking, "does he not know we own it???" Then he said, "Do you remember saying that Prestige was the first movie you wanted to watch on our plasma?" I was like, WHAT?????? He opened the door and I ran to the living room to find this:

A 50" Plasma----for us!! Man oh man, was I floored!! We ate our chinese food, toasted our 6 wonderful years of marriage with some sparkling cider, and we watched Eagle Eye (that Brandon had rented earlier) on our new TV. When Logan came home and saw it he said, "WOW, a movie theater!!" hehe On sunday we watched Kung Fu Panda as a family at our "theater". So cool.

Thanks Brandon for a wonderful surprise-- I really had no idea!!
I love you so much and am grateful for the past 6 years we've had--here's to another 6 baby!!

What a week!

2008-12-29T08:15:00.000-08:00

The wedding then Christmas--we've had our hands full. Brandon's parents came up for the week of Christmas so we've been spending all our time over at his parents house with them. Kort (Brandon's cousin) got Rockband and we had fun jammin' to some tunes--and we got a little addicted. hehe

We had a wonderful Christmas--I hope all of you did!! Logan and Landen got totally spoiled--as did I. Some of Logan's favorite gifts: his new Cowboy jammies from Oma and Poppie, Hot Wheels Trick Track, Kung Fu Panda, and a Car's sleeping bag. My favorite gifts: my new kitchen aide, a new mustard yellow sweater, a cake mix cook book, and scrapbooking paper. I got Brandon all the season's of The Office with a matching calendar and The Office Trivia Game. I could hardly sleep the night before, I was so excited about Logan finding his Stocking and presents from Santa. Here's some fun pictures from our holiday!

The boys new jammies:

A stocking loaded with fun stuff!

Always gotta get a picture of a bow on someone's head right??
Me and my new cookbook I've been wanting-- Rice Krispie Marshmallow chocolate cake, now doesn't that sound like heaven???

He got his Hot Wheels!!
Wonder who will win the first game!?
Logan got lots of new movies
Hope all of you that have time off enjoy it--Brandon's back at work. It's like 40 degrees today so I think we'll go play in the snow. Off to Walmart for a pair of little mittens!

whew.

2008-12-22T09:07:00.000-08:00

Ali's wedding went really well. We had a wonderful day. I always ball like a baby when I attend Temple sealings--didn't cry at my own wedding, but everyone else's--the waterworks start goin'! ALi looked stunning and Josh was as handsome as can be. I think they had a wonderful day--I hope they never forget it! The reception went well--here's some pictures.

Okay, how handsome are my boys???? Logan and Parker decided it was time to slide down the ramp at the reception--lucky we didn't get any holes in the knees.

Brandon got a good one of me.

The cake

Me and the cake--it's finally done!

Ali and Josh--aren't they so adorable together??

Mom and Dad

Ali with boys

I need to photoshop a bunch of these--i'll get to that later--off to bake some Christmas fudge!!

Are you really kidding me? or as Brit would say, "REALLY?"

2008-12-19T22:22:00.000-08:00

Okay--how dorky does Logan look in these pictures??? What's with that smile? Brandon and I sat with candy trying to get him to do a normal smile and this is what we get--a fat lip. Later that night Logan complained that his lips were hurting--they were chapped. kinda explains it. Well, so much for darling christmas card pictures!

A glitterific christmas

2008-12-14T20:08:00.000-08:00

Logan and I have been doing lots of glitter projects this season--much to daddy's disappointment. He doesn't like sitting in a pile of glitter Logan has dumped on the kitchen chairs. hehe But we've been having fun making everything sparkle!! I'm just loving that he gets excited when I come up with new crafts and art projects to do.

This is a really busy week for me. Ali is getting married on Saturday and I'm doing the cake, an advice book, helping with the photography, and helping make the food... a little stressed. I'll be excited when this week is over!

Just what I always wanted!

2008-12-04T18:41:00.000-08:00

As my baby brother would say! My mom and dad got us this GORGEOUS nativity this year for Christmas. I've always wanted theirs, but Costco quit selling them. This year they had a special Edition one, and I'm lucky enough to get it!! I've threatened Logan that if he touches it, he just might loose an arm ;) !!

Look how pretty!!!

To the man who deserves it all...

2008-11-25T11:49:00.000-08:00

It was Brandon's 28th birthday on Saturday--which just so happened to be the big BYU vs. Utah game (his favorite day of the year!). We had a BYU party, sandwiches, BYU cake balls, and I made an ice cream cake. Brittany's friend Greg brought over his 50" Plasma for them to watch it on while I took the kiddos to our house to be out of his hair! I think he had a great day despite the fact that BYU lost--sad times.

He got totally spoiled, as always! He got his Ipod touch that he'd been saving up for, clothes, movies, and lots of candy! What's a birthday without candy??? We went out to his favorite restaurant on Friday for luch-Quiznos. I always forget how expensive they can be! $10 for his sandwich!

In honor of the old man, I have 10 things he did at 27:

1.) Had his second child--although he is a red head, he still loves him! hehe
2.) Got through the whole series of P90X--hot stuff!! You are my stud muffin!!
3.) Earned a promotion at work--now he loves working with two ladies in a cramped room!
4.) Found his long lost backpack at my parents house. He still talks about how much he missed it.
5.)The proud owner of a 2005 Dodge mini van--never thought that would happen, did ya honey??
6.)Assistant Ward Clerk and Nursery teacher--a calling they said they would release him from after 6 mo., it's now over a year. But you are so good with the kids babe!
7.) fell in love with his Blackberry phone.
8.) Makes up the craziest nicknames for us. Landen: Gilly Gilly Go Bonkers, Getcha Getcha, Crazy Legs McGee Logan: Handsome Randsom, Whinner Bucket, Bratolie Olie Me: Lady Parts (that one makes me laugh)
9.) Took an intrest in learning to play the Guitar.
10.) Made me love him more than I ever had. We've gone through some tough times and some wonderful times. But each day that we struggled through brought us closer together. The thought of life without him is unbearable. He makes me laugh each day and lifts me up when my soul is feeling down. I look forward to your 28th year baby--I know it will be a good one and I hope we have many happy memories to come!

I love you Brandon!!
hugs,
Kandis

Lets go WAYYYYY back...

2008-11-21T12:50:00.000-08:00

Brittany did this fun high school tag and I wanted to play along too!! So let's go back, WAYYYYY back, back to 1999-2001!!

1. Did you date someone in high school? Hmmm, Erich, Trent, Joe, Mike

2. What kind of car did you drive? The MONSTER--our oversized Suburban

3. Did you pass your driver's license test the first time? ummm, no.

4. Were you a party animal? not really

5. Were you considered a flirt? not considered, but I tried!!

6. Were you in band, orchestra, or choir? choir

7. Were you a nerd? nope

8. Were you on any varsity teams? yes-- cheerleading count? all three years-captain my Senior.

9. Did you ever get suspended or expelled? no

10. Can you still sing your fight song? oh yea--after singing it multiple times each football game, it's burned in there!

11. Who were your favorite teachers? Ms. Rigley (although I never had her-hehe)
Mr. T, Easy A Mullay

12. Where did you sit at lunch? Most of the time I went home, but if I was in the cafeteria, I sat with my boyfriend.

13. School mascot: Conks

14. School colors: green and black

15. Did you go to homecoming and who with? yes, Jonathan Tyler, Trent Allen.

16. If you could go back and do it again, would you?yes, only I hope I would be a little cooler and a little less akward.

17. What do you remember most about graduation? Graduation night. We went on a Seattle cruise.

18. Where did you go on Senior Skip Day? probably shopping--or to lunch with my mom!

19. Were you in any clubs? yep, DECA (went to nationals and placed 10th in the nation) Conk Crew

20. Have you gained weight since then? I quite a bit less now actually.

21. Who was your prom date? I went to Prom twice, once with Joe and once with Falon.

22. Are you planning on going to your 10 year reunion? not sure. I don't want to do the whole "i'm more successful than you" thing.

23. Did you have a job while in high school?Arby's, I worked there with all my friends.

24. Worst class? Social Studies

25. Favorite class? Marketing

A Quick trip

2008-11-20T21:07:00.000-08:00

Brandon had a Bank Conference on Wednesday so we headed down for an overnight stay in Salt Lake City. The bank paid for everything--so we went along for kicks! Everything was wonderful, we got to eat at the Cheesecake Factory--AMAZING! I walked in hating mushrooms and walked out in love with them.

I thought I was going to sleep like a baby, I usually do in hotels, but for some reason my ears kept ringing, the man in the next room had his TV up really loud and he was snoring on top of it!! Then Landen kept waking up so I didn't get to sleep until 3am and I had to wake up early to take Brandon to the conference. Not a fun night, but we made it through and their free breakfast was worth the bad night's sleep! Yum!

Here's Loggy jumping on the bed

Landen wondering what Logan is doing!

My handsome hubby

Baby for sale!!

2008-11-17T20:00:00.000-08:00

Who wants him???

Landen broke my sewing machine today.

Got his arm caught in the cord and crawled away pulling the sewing machine down to it's death. Luckily he's okay.

The top is smashed in and it wont turn on.

I use that thing more than I use my hairdryer.

I hope it doesn't cost much to get it repaired.

depressing day.

just to annoy you...

2008-11-14T21:53:00.000-08:00

I woke up with this stupid cat in my head. My sister in law showed us this video like 4 years ago--I'm not kidding. And I woke up singing it. So stupid and so funny--have a laugh. (I like the middle part when he sings-- I say sexy things to myself when I'm dancing--always makes me giggle!!) Even Logan got a little annoyed with it when I showed it to him--now that's saying something!!

And for my parents enjoyment-- I never posted Halloween pics of the boys. Here's some cute ones!

What a cheeseball!

Just got done putting on the Christmas Relief Society night-WHEW!! That was so much work--I've spent weeks preparing for it! Its finally over, but for some reason I still feel stressed out--I think it's time for a bubble bath!

have a wonderful night!!
hugs,
Kandis

Trick or Treat!

2008-10-29T20:36:00.000-07:00

We headed out for Trunk or Treat last night and got there a little late. As soon as we pulled into the parking space, kids were running to the trunk, vicious kids. hehe Logan talked about it all day long, although as soon as we started to go around, he suddenly lost his voice and became very shy. So not my kid. Although I thought it was MAJOR cute.

We ate some yummy soup and homemade bread. Cookies for dessert--which didn't seem to go very far. Every time we went up to get some, the majority of them were gone. Logan did a great job playing all the games: getting his face painted (which looked more like a squid than a skull and crossbones), fishing for toys (he got a chinese yo yo that is now his favorite toy-- he had to sleep with it last night. No my son doesn't sleep with a stuffed animal-- he sleeps with a yo yo. if that's not nerdy, i don't know what is.), bowling for candy, and my favorite-- the donut on a string.

We had such a great night--here's some fun pics:One more of the cute scary kangaroo

10 things.

2008-10-27T23:00:00.000-07:00

1.) Logan made me almost pee my pants this morning when he told me, " Mom, we need to go to Old Lady to get Landen some new clothes!" hee hee

2.) I got a new comfy sweater for winter. All I need is a comfy sweater, cocoa, and a good book!!

3.) Landen learned to wave to us. SO cute.

4.) We went to the ER last night because Logan was screaming that his ears hurt. I thought he had a double ear infection. After hours of waiting we found out that they were mildly red. Grrrrrrr. we have him on Tylenol. He slept like a baby when we got home at Midnight, of course.

5.) Made this amazing recipe today. can't stay out of it--probably gained back all my weight in one sitting! Not exactly like Moose Munch, but the closest I've ever had!

6.) Carved pumpkins for FHE. Poor Brandon--he spent half an hour helping Logan carve his little pumpkin just to have Logan push on the face and bust it in. So now Logan's jack o lantern is just a pumpkin with a hole in it, a large hole.

7.) Logan's new favorite question:
Logan to me this morning: "Hey mom- what you gonna be for Halloween??"
Logan to our friend Alan on Saturday: " Hey, Hey, Hey-- What is Ryan going to be for Halloween?"
Logan to Parker: "Hey Parker--What you going to be for Halloween?"

8.) Took Ali's bridal pictures on sunday at the Temple and they turned out GORGEOUS--sorry I can't post them on account that Josh can't see her dress and if he happened to peek at my blog I'd be in MAJOR trouble with her!

9.) Got a new potato peeler. Brandon saw it on the counter and picked it up. Very seriously he said, "Kandis, I thought we were going to talk to each other before we made major purchases. This could break the bank." (he's joking--my hubby's not psycho, although sometimes I wonder, hehee)

10.) This week is Halloween. This week is Halloween. This week is Halloween. This week is Halloween. This week is Halloween. This week is Halloween. This week is Halloween. This week is Halloween. This week is Halloween. This week is Halloween. This week is Halloween. This week is Halloween. This week is Halloween.This week is Halloween.This week is Halloween.

50th birthday party!

2008-10-19T19:50:00.000-07:00

It was my mother-in-law's 50th yesterday and we threw her a big halloween party. Everyone had to dress up and all that jazz. I made her a fun Haunted House cake, just like Martha--but not nearly as good as hers! We pigged out and enjoyed laughing at each other! HEre's some fun pictures of the characters we had come!!

Mom and Dad-- the king and queen of hearts

The Hunters-- Pigs in a blanket

Brandon and I-- Hippies from the 70's

Val and Nolan-- Little Bo Peep and a scarry skeleton

The Heilisons-- Doctors

The Sisters-- Ali (Asian) Brit (Gothic) Me (Hippie) Lynne (A princess) Magen ( gypsy)

Ali and Josh-- (Don't get offended-- An inter-racial couple)

Brit eating some yummy cheese fondue--I know good pic right??

The cake--- so not even close to as good as martha's!

ALi and Landen

Daddy and Landen with the fro

Please, no more pictures!!

Preschool at our house

2008-10-17T21:49:00.000-07:00

Yay!! Now picture the grimace on my face as I imagine five wild three year olds running through my house--then realizing that this is what Kate goes through every day (from John and Kate plus eight) Aack!! But we made it through! We learned about the letter E and also about fall, hence the stupid tags I made them all wear. We sang songs and read Logan's favorite book-- My Little Sister Ate One Hare. Then we did leaf rubbings-- with a LOT of help from me. I was happy when it was snack time, as were the kids.

Logan could not settle down for like an hour before the kids came over, he was so excited. This is a picture of him when he jumped off the couch.

The play kitchen that Logan won't play with but every other kid loves.

Snack time!

The group

Jacob and his peace sign

Landen wondering what the heck is going on!

Isn't she lovely?

2008-10-16T18:20:00.000-07:00

Isn't she beautiful? I got to take Lynne's (my sister in law) Senior pictures a couple weeks ago and I just love how they turned out. We found this old scary building that turned out to have some way cool windows!

A day at the patch...

2008-10-15T08:57:00.000-07:00

Last week Logan's preschool took a field trip to the pumpkin patch. Man, was it cold. We were shivering so much that we only spent like 5 minutes looking for one. Logan found the perfect pumpkin... and of course mommy forgot to bring correct cash (they don't have anyone taking money, you have to have exact change)I only had a $20 and was not about to drop that in for a tiny little pumpkin. So instead I found .75 and he got a mini pumpkin. He was cool with it. plus we're going as a family next week so he'll get to pick another one out.

Such a sad day at our house... Logan has stopped calling us mommy and daddy. we are now officially Mom and Dad. So sad. I think I cried when he first called me that.

I've been a bad bad bad blogger--so to make up for it, I'm going to post every day this week--that should make my mom happy!! I need to get my butt in gear and start taking some pictures!

thanks for stopping by! hope you have a great day!

Squishy Sqishy Squashy

2008-10-06T09:29:00.000-07:00

Logan had some fun dancing to Barney this morning. (that's where my title came from, I can't get the stupid song out of my head!) Well, our trip to the dentist went okay. Logan did amazing. The dentist said he was the best 3 year old he's EVER had. Which was pretty cool-- he was so proud of himself. I, on the other hand, didn't do so well. No root canals, but 8--yes 8, cavities. No wonder my mouth hurts! So I have a couple more appointments to get them filled. Plus I have to get my wisdom teeth out.

We had a great weekend, Friday we had a party over at our friends house for the BYU game. We made this amazing salsa and some fun cookies. The boys( our husbands) had so much fun yelling at the television. Luckily they won--otherwise I'd have one grumpy hubby!

Mmmmm, doesn't that look good?? I substituted black beans for the peas and added another half of a bunch of cilantro. Everyone was dying over it--you'll have to try it!

Before and After

2008-09-29T21:13:00.001-07:00

Logan gets them mixed up... which in turn mixes me up.... which then creates chaos and confusion in our little house. He'll tell me that he wants to watch his movie after his nap. I'm okay with that, so I go to put him down for a nap and he starts screaming, "My movie after my nap, my movie after my nap." So then I'm like, "huh?" I ask him if he means before his nap, then you can guess how confusing that conversation got.

Brandon and I are really into this new show Fringe. Have you checked it out? Way cool and kinda freaky. Written by some of the same people who did LOST, another one of my favs.

Our friends in the ward gave us the biggest bag of the cutest plums from their tree. They're so small, but amazingly delicious!!

I got to take Ali and Josh's engagment pics this past weekend. What do you think? Here are a few of them.

I need your prayers--BAD!! Headed to the dentist tomorrow.... haven't been in like 6 years. I keep having horrible dreams that they pull out all my teeth 'cuz they've rotted. YUCK!!

Bath time

2008-09-25T08:15:00.000-07:00

I realized I haven't taken pictures of Logan in the bath in quite a while. Logan has a new favorite bath toy--the squirt bottle. Lovely to come walking into the bathroom with your socks on, only to step in a large puddle of water. I hate wet socks.

Landen LOVES his big brother and watches him take his bath everyday. He laughs and laughs when Logan dances in the bathtub. He usually does some funky move and asks, "You like this move landen?" "How about this one baby?" I totally need to get it on video.

A little obsession...

2008-09-22T15:59:00.000-07:00

It's about that time--Halloween. I'm crazy obsessed. Brandon always rolls his eyes when I start talking about it in August. Now we get to start decorating next week. I take two days to take down all of our origional decor and then on Oct. 1st, I put up all our stuff--It usually takes like 3 days. Yea, I have a lot of stuff. Here's some pictures of the boys when they got into my spider stash--yes, I have a stash... Right now we're growing our own skull. It's one of those fun-- grow a boyfriend type thing-- Logan keeps running to look at it. He's so funny, he says, "Mommy, come look! The Skill is getting bigger!" It kills me that he calls it a skill--too funny!

For your viewing pleasure...

2008-09-19T08:04:00.000-07:00

and because I'm bored, here's my FAVORITE commercials right now.

(The backpack one is my favorite because it totally reminds me of Logan. If you know him--you know that he is a REALLY good dancer, even at the age of 3. Cracks me up--my little break dancer. His friend Ryan came over yesterday for a playdate and he said to Patti (Ryan's mom), "Look at my sweet moves!" then busted out dancing--I don't know where he heard that from, but she couldn't stop laughing. Thanks for making my life full of SWEET MOVES Logan!! )

This one I found with my sister on the internet-- still cracks me up! Gotta love Sonic commercials!

Have a wonderful day!!

Wrestle Mania

2008-09-15T11:13:00.000-07:00

Every sunday night we like to sit in front of the TV and watch Funniest Home Videos. Nothing like seeing a grown man get kicked in the crotch. hehe We had this same tradition when I was a kid, I remember how fun it was, so we've decided to keep the tradition. We usually pop some popcorn and make Koolaid, but last night Logan was already hopped up on cold medicine, so we decided not to. They did have a wrestling match instead. Landen decided he needed to join in as well. Mommy did not take part--she doesn't like to be tickled!

Landen wondering what in the world is going on.

Now he wants to join in.

awww, how cute

It's all fun and games until someone gets hurt

Please, someone feel sorry for me..

2008-09-10T10:38:00.000-07:00

Will it ever end?? Seems like we've had sickness after sickness around here. Brandon and i got some wierd cold last week and now Landen has a bad ear infection and Logan has a high fever. UGH! Oh, well, it's an excuse to cuddle up in my favorite blankie and watch movies all day! I'll be just happy with a couple Disney flicks!

I got Brandon to take a couple headshots of me this past weekend for some scrapbooking stuff. Which one do you like best?? I'm kinda leaning towards the second one.

Oh, and I'm so spacey sometimes. Here is the recipe for the Truffles - only I use half a can of frosting and a whole package of softened cream cheese. Here is a link to my epilator! Once you try those truffles, you'll be making them all the time!

Drooly kisses

2008-09-08T13:18:00.000-07:00

A common saying at our house with two small boys. Brandon likes to chase Logan around the house carrying a flying Landen with drool running down his chin, yelling, " logan wants drooly kisses!" and then he'll make Landen plant one on Logan. Both the boys think it's soooo funny. Brandon is so great with the boys- for that I am truly grateful!

So we've been cooped up the last couple of days with nothing to do!! I know, so sad. I haven't had the chance to take any new pictures, so I thought I'd share some fun new things I've discovered lately that I'm obsessed with!

Numba 1: My new epilator--oh you cause so much pain but I love love love you. This baby rips out all your hair--so much easier than waxing! Thank you Kerianne and all my cousins for introducing this puppy into my life!
Numba 2: Skinny flare jeans from Aeropostale. I've NEVER had jeans fit me correctly until now. I'm so short and well, really weirdly shaped. These are AMAZING and they have a little give to them so don't feel so tight (plus they make my butt look really, really good, hehe)

Numba 3: My new curling iron from Hot Tools. I've been growing out my hair for a couple years now and it will NOT hold curl, mostly from how heavy it's gotten. So my amazing sister Kelsey taught me how to curl it from top to bottom with this AWESOME tool. It holds my curls for two days which makes me happy!!Numba 4: Cake balls (okay that name just cracks me up--thanks Ali) they're actally called truffles. I made these a couple months ago for mother's day and they were a HUGE hit. I've made them two more times and they're always gone in like 10 minutes!

First day of preschool...

2008-09-04T14:14:00.000-07:00

weep, weep. The girls in my ward decided to start a preschool once a week. We rotate houses and share the same cirriculum book. Logan is so excited about it, such a great way for him to socialize and learn some new things! He learned about the letter A and brought an airplane that he got for his birthday to show and tell. Here's his pictures--what a goof ball.

He found a peephole and decided to spy on the neighbors instead of smiling for the camera.

What a goof!

Then Brandon got off early from work and we headed out on a 4 hour date to the fair--oh, how I love the fair!! We chowed down on bacon cheeseburgers, Paninis, french fries, Tiger Ears, and ice cream!! Yes, we're all about the food!! I even entered for next years Cake Decorating show and Photography show. We had a blast! it was a much needed break from my kiddos, although I loved coming home to them. Logan even asked us, " HOw was the fair guys?" - all grown up like.

My patriotic man...

2008-08-27T13:48:00.001-07:00

My poor baby. Two eye infections and a HORRIBLE allergic reaction to some baby wipes in a not-so-fun area. Yet, he's still in a good mood. The eye infections are in no-doubt from being poked in the eye multiple times by Kenzie and Logan, the spit in the eye didn't help anything either.

Funny: In the spirit of the Olympics, Landen has chosen to only fall asleep to My Country Tis of Thee hummed in his ear. Thank you Brandon for figuring this out when I had tried EVERYTHING.

Lynne's birthday is today-- Happy Birthday girl!! 17???? WOW, I can't believe it. We're going to Mom and Dad's to celebrate!

some funny stories...

2008-08-24T22:37:00.000-07:00

Just some funny things Logan did this week. (funny now.... at least...)

1.) The baby woke up the other morning and usually Logan runs in to give his baby brother a kiss. He's so sweet, he'll say, " Oh, my baby brother's awake, I gotta kiss him good morning." Then he'll bug him to death with kisses. But that's not what happened that morning. Logan goes running in, as usual, then I hear the baby start to whimper (which is code for "come running mommy" in our house). Logan jumps off the bed with a big smirk on his face. this is what he said:

mommy: "Logan, what happened?"

Logan: "oh, nothing"

mommy: "Logan, why is the baby crying?"

Logan: (with a 16 year old attitude) Ooooooooh, I just spit in the baby's eyes."

Mommy: " You WHAT????"

Okay, where did he learn that? It's not like you see that on TV anywhere? Brandon and I don't spit in each other's eyes! Is this just something he randomly came up with??? I changed my mind, I don't want to know!

2.) So Landen has learned to hold his own:

As you know, Landen is almost crawling. He gets up on all fours and bounces back and forth. WHen he was doing this the other day, Logan right up to his face to bug him--as usual. Landen bounced forward and slammed into Logan's face. Logan looked up at me and started crying. I didn't feel too bad for him because he was bothering Landen, I just said, "well, next time don't go so close to his face." Logan starts crying really hard, which really is unusual. I kinda ignored it, thinking he was throwing a fit. He walks into the kitchen and there's blood running down his nose. Yea, Landen gave him a bloody nose. I don't think I need to worry about him defending himself anymore!

Seattle Trip Part 2

2008-08-21T17:14:00.000-07:00

Rather than posting my 200 pictures from our trip, I decided to post them twice. Here's some more pics:

NICE Kels... JT, how did you end up with such a catch???? hehe

Ice cream cake--we all love it!

Even Landen had to dive in!

Daddy's boy

Kenzie and Logan actually got along pretty well.

My Kenzie girl... i miss you sweetie!!

Poppi playing in the pool with Logan

Kelsey 4 months prego.

We had a little party for Logan.

JT, Kels, Ethan, Kerrianne

Oma and Landen

Seattle Trip Part 1

2008-08-19T21:00:00.000-07:00

We just got back from our much needed vaca to Seattle. I was really worried about the boys in the car, but we got away with only a couple minor temper tantrums. Of course the day before we left, Logan had to get an eye infection-caused by rubbing half of a graham cracker in his eye. Don't ask me why, I'm still struggling to grip it myself. Then all my boys got colds literally the night before. So fun.

I swear we looked like we had picked up to homeless boys on the side of the road by the time we got to my parents. Logan had been listening to his DVD's with a HUGE pair of Brandon's headphones and it was apparently on it's last legs because when he finally took them off, the black foam had dissentigrated and was stuck on his face. That added to the snot he had smeared across his face before I could catch it with a kleenex. (sorry if your stomach is turning). I'm sure my mother was thinking of calling CPS on me.

We went to the Seattle Aquarium on Monday and got to see their new addition-which was very cool. Logan loved the Nemo fishy--what three year old wouldn't. I was kinda obsessed myself. hehe Mom got a Seattle City Pass which also had tickets for an Argosy Cruise. The kiddos really didn't have the patience for it as it was their nap time, but we got some great pics of the city. Wednesday we went to the Woodland park Zoo. Oma and Logan found some bongo drums and just had to bust out a song. The favorite animal by far--the bears!

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

2008-08-05T20:09:00.000-07:00

Yes, this is exactly what I'm screaming in my head. Landen has taken an interest in CRAWLING! ugh! He's almost there and I'm sorry to say that I am not encouraging it at 5.5 months. That's way to early for me to have to baby-proof my house again. Brandon of course is in love with the idea--thinking Landen is sooooo smart for his age-hahaha!! I thought I had a couple more months of a stationary child. That's what I get for thinking!!

Gotta love that baby-pudge!!!

It's your birthday--shout HOORAY!!

2008-08-03T08:36:00.000-07:00

Some one turned 3 yesterday!! Logan is getting sooooo big! I can't believe how much fun we had yesterday. Friday night he couldn't fall asleep he was so excited for his birthday. He could hear me in the kitchen making his cake and he would call out, "Mommy, you making my cake? Is it yummy?" I don' think he actually fell asleep until 11:00. We surprised him with doughnuts for breakfast and then we were busy getting ready for the party all morning. Everyone came over at 1:00 for our beach party. The kids had so much fun playing in the pool--gave the adults some time to talk for once!! The cake turned out cute, but not as big as I expected it to be, oh well! My rainbow popcorn was a big hit!!

Then Talia and Jordan had some extra tickets to the Rodeo that night so they invited us to come along. Logan LOVED it! We had to spoil him, of course with some cotton candy and a soda. Caleb and Logan danced whenever they played "Shake your bon bon" it was so cute. It was my first time to a rodeo, and I can't wait to go again next year!!! We got home at 10:00 and both the boys were asleep. What a fun day--I'm so glad Logan had a good time!

Logan blowing out his candles. He's wrapped in a towel so he didn't get everything soaking wet!

Opening presents-he got so much fun stuff.

playing

dumping water on each other

Our party pooper--little guy slept the whole time.

the table

fun fishy bags

my rainbow popcorn that the kids loved-and me, although I'm not sure if the adults liked it as much. Looks cool though!

My Rodeo Boys

Yeeehaw-that's what Logan kept yelling when the cowboys ride

Shake your bon bon, shake your bon bon

This picture cracks me up. NO he's not scratching, he's holding his bum while he shakes it for the camera. Look at Landen-- I think he's scarred for life. Haha!!!

Riding the bull

A great pic that Logan took

Happy Birthday to you... You live in a zoo....

2008-07-29T19:56:00.000-07:00

Definitely a zoo with these boys around!! Brandon's dad turned 52 this weekend and we got to have a fun party for him filled with yummy food! After church we headed over to grandma and grandpa's house for hoagies, chip dip (our favorite), fresh fruit salad, and some YUMMY cheesecake. I think we made ourselves sick eating so much! We got Logan's and Britany's birthday's this weekend--more food!

Logan had so much fun helping Grandpa open his presents--or should I say he NEEDED to open the presents because if he didn't I think he was going to explode. That child can NOT see a present and not be part of opening it! We all pitched in to buy him a fire pit that I'm excited about--that means s'mores are in our future, hehe!!

Grandpa getting candy for his birthday--that's a major staple in Dad's life-sweets!!

Logan helping/ taking over

Grandma and Grandpa Smith ( a rare photo as they are never in photos together!)

Helping again

My studly hubby--isn't he cute???

Ali and Landen- I know the pic is bright- just shield your eyes!

Pioneer Children

2008-07-27T11:59:00.000-07:00

We had our stake Pioneer celebration this past thursday. We even went early for Logan to be in the parade, but he didn't want to so we got to watch. Everyone brought salads and dessert and we chowed down on fried chicken. I don't know why they only had two tables to serve people. Brandon stood in line for 30 minutes to get food. Maybe next year they'll re-think that! They had some chalk for the kids and the boys had a blast drawing on the road. Here's some pics of the fun. I got a couple pics of Talia's boys too-so cute!

A Birthday party just like Barney's!

2008-07-24T07:37:00.000-07:00

Logan's friend Petra had a birthday this week and Logan was invited to her party. ALl day long he kept saying, "It's going to be a party like on Barney!" He was soooooo excited! It was so cute, they all got hats that said Monkey Patrol, flashlights and magnifiying glasses to find the monkeys. The theme was The Monkeys Have Escaped From the Zoo. Logan got into all the games, ate Talia's fun monkey cupcakes and her ADORABLE cake, which I forgot to take a pic of. Logan is now talking about his party next week, he can't wait!

Catching froggies with our toes!

OH, I caught one!

Petra did too!

Bean Bag toss! They had more fun pulling them out than throwing them in!

Cute one of Brycen-isn't he just adorable.

Monkey Cupcakes- I ate the PB cups off first, he he

Present time!

Logan showing off his monkey hat

obstacle course

Getting dirty

2008-07-20T20:09:00.001-07:00

So here's some fun pictures from the camping trip that I didn't post last time. I've been a bad blogger.

Ali and Josh- we all love Josh and think he's the perfect match for Ali. we've got our fingers crossed for a wedding... Aren't they so cute together?

Logan and Brandon in front of the fire. Logan's first time making a s'more!

Landen and me inside the cabin- horrible lighting. Like the yellow glow? Haven't photoshoped it yet!

Adorable Tyler- he is SUCH a doll!

Challenge time at camp. Here we are sitting in front of the high wire. I didn't have enough guts to go on it. The night before I twisted my ankle walking to the bathroom in the middle of the night. Wasn't about to go on the high wire and kill myself.

Brandon having a punch bag- I don't know why he's making that face.

More challenges

Some of the view

A trip to Heber City...

2008-07-15T21:15:00.000-07:00

We had a family reunion this past weekend and go to head down to Utah for some fun camping! Here's some pictures we took on the way down and randomly as we went shopping! Logan watched Kidsongs and Cars the whole time-we made him wear the headphones so I didn't have to hear it over and over again. Like how big they are on him?

Then Brandon got mad at me for taking pics in the car- he thought I was going to drop the camera out the window.

When we go down to Utah, we always have to stop at Red Robin's- our favorite burger place. here's mom, dad and Lynne. Mom's a little blurry from laughing at the funny face Dad's making.

Bonzai Burger--YUM!

We stopped at Garner village ( I hope I spelt that right). Such a cute little place and we had to hit the fudge shop right when we got there. Brandon picked English Toffee and I picked Caramello- both were soooooo good. We found a couple fun places to take pics.

Happy 4th!

2008-07-06T12:52:00.000-07:00

I hope everyone had a wonderful 4th of July--we did. Logan has been talking about the parade for weeks now so when we woke up on friday he ran out into the living room and shouted, "We're going to the parade today!" The funny thing is that he was frightened of it--well at least the horses. We had a wonderful BBQ at Brandon's parents house and went to watch fireworks at the park. Of course we sat right behind a group of trees and had to move when they started-just our luck. Baby slept through all of it and logan had to plug his ears every once in a while-but he did way better than I thought and I was so happy to walk away without any mosquito bites-YIPPEEEEE!!!!

Here's Brit-- looking totally cute in that shirt! So festive girl!

Daddy making a boo-boo feel better.

Magen likes to make Landen look cool.

Me and Logy

Parker enjoying the afternoon

The parade

A funny face

Brandon's wierd facts

2008-07-02T14:58:00.000-07:00

Okay so here's a top ten wierd facts about my hubby, Brandon.

1.) He loves to golf and just bought a new Hybrid club by Taylormade. That's all he can talk about-- getting to the driving range.

2.) He's a saver. Until last week when he bought that club, he had money in his wallet from his birthday.... last November. I on the other hand can't keep my money.... I spend it too fast!

3.) He HATES tomatoes, but will drink Tomato juice, eat salsa, and spagetti sauce.

4.) Whenever he sees me do a funny dance, he laughs and asks me, "Does that hurt? Are you sure that doesn't hurt?" cracks me up everytime.

5.) He randomly makes up songs-- usually about how Logan wont stop whining or eat his dinner. He's a little tone deaf, and I think Logan has started to pick up on it. He sang to me, "No mommy i can't find my shoes." this morning.

6.) Quizno's is his favorite sub shop. Gotta love their french dip!

7.) He's a HUGE Jack Johnson fan. When I bought him a guitar for Christmas, I had to get the Jack Johnson song book to go with. He plays his CD's so much, Logan even knows the words.

8.) He secretly likes to be creative. I asked him to make a scrapbook page for me one time and he spent like an hour on it. We used to do linoleum carvings and then you stamp with them. Brandon did one of the Jazz logo and when he stamped it, realized he didn't carve it backwards like he was supposed to. he he

9.) WHat he really really wants right now is a Plasma TV. He keeps trying to bribe me by saying that he'll watch lots more movies with me if we had one.... I don't believe it. He wont watch a movie more than one time.

10.)here's a funny one. Up until 7th grade, he only wore sweatpants. I couldn't stop laughing when we drove past an old rollerskating rink. This is our conversation:

Me: "Did you ever have parties at the roller rink when you were in elementary school?"

Brandon: "Yes, me and McKay used to go, I mostly stayed in the arcade."

Me: " Did you ever do couple's skating?"

Brandon: "Kandis, I was still wearing sweatpants- I didn't even own a pair of jeans, do you think I had a girlfriend?"

That's when I busted up laughing! He even mentioned that he had many pairs of the sweatpants that looked like they had shorts over the top--what a babe. Wish he still had a pair! wink wink

And that's my hilarious husband!! Couldn't live without him!

What did you stick in my mouth??

2008-07-01T07:43:00.000-07:00

That's what Landen seemed to say when we first fed him Rice Cereal. He hated it. Look at his face. I've tried eveything and he still wont eat it. Logan loved it, what's wrong with this child? Brandon was brave enough to take a taste, he said," no wonder he doesn't like it, it tastes like paste." But aren't kids supposed to like eating paste? I'm confused. Sorry about the bad blurry photos. It was late at night and very dark. Logan had a BLAST feeding Landen though. I think he's going to either be a big helper or shove it all down his throat until the baby gags kind of brother.

Got a fun pic of Logan and daddy too.

Watermelon- the summer candy!!

2008-06-25T06:22:00.000-07:00

We had a TON of watermelon on Father's day and the boys and I could not stay out of it! YUMMY! I have to say it's one of the things that I look forward to most during summer--although with prices the way that they are we can hardly afford a $10 watermelon! Yikes! Here's some pictures of Logan enjoying his sweet fruit!

Block Party

2008-06-19T13:19:00.000-07:00

I didn't know they even had them anymore... but Brandon's family does every year. We got to go this year, it was really fun. The kids were dancing around and there was some yummy food. Here's some fun pics from the night.

The girls thought it was so fun to dance with Logan-who was a willing partner. He loved every second of it.

Logan thought it was so funny to dance around with this face on:

Just a cute one

Lynne and her friend Megan who's leaving for college soon. They'll miss each other.

Our entertainment for the night. Ralph and Wavey live across the street and they are amazing people!

YUMMY! Homemade rootbeer- we had slushies at the end of the party.

Grandma and Logan eating watermelon.

One of Landen who wont smile for the camera

Dad and Brandon-male bonding by the BBQ!