OUR CRAZY LIFE

Which one?

2009-11-15T16:20:00.003-07:00

HELP!!! I can't decide which picture to use for our Christmas cards this year. So lets vote, leave me a comment and tell me what you like.
#1 #2

Thanks!!!

Halloween

2009-11-06T10:59:00.003-07:00

This year our ward Trunk or Treat was on Halloween. I loved it because we always need somewhere to go since trick or treating in our neighborhood is impossible. Here is the cutest Superman ever resting up for his big night.

Fireman Shad is practicing his life saving skills.

The kids.

The family (please ignore the chili spilled on my shirt)!!

Pumpkin Carving

2009-11-06T10:54:00.003-07:00

Every year on the FHE before Halloween we carve pumpkins. This year Mackinzey said hey mom this is our tradition. I was glad that she realized this and I hope that when she grows up she will have fond memories of our family traditions. Here are the results...

Kade's Blessing

2009-10-22T15:55:00.002-07:00

WARNING: Major postings ahead!!
Here are some pictures from Kade's blessing day.

Bucky always get soooo nervous, but he did a great job!

Did you notice how Kade is NOT wearing his blessing outfit in this picture? Well, he had a total blow out all over it!!! Luckily it was after the blessing. However, it happened while I was bearing my testimony so I watched the whole thing from the pulpit. I have no idea what I even said because I was so distracted by what was happening with my family!!

2 months

2009-10-22T15:51:00.002-07:00

Kade is now 2 months old. He weighed in at 13 lbs and 24 inches long. Here is a picture of him at one month... and one at 2 months. You can see how he has grown!!

We are really enjoying having this sweet little boy in our family! He is starting to interact with us more by smiling and cooing. So fun!!!

Zoo

2009-10-22T15:44:00.003-07:00

During fall break my sister in law and I took our kids to the zoo.

This is Shad and his cousin Bella. I love that they are such good friends! They are super cute together!!
I had to add a picture of Kade.

Here is the group of kiddos.

Mini Golf Fun

2009-10-22T15:35:00.001-07:00

While the kids were on fall break we took them to Golfland for some mini golf fun. We had a blast!

Kade's coos and smiles

2009-10-19T19:25:00.002-07:00

Comparison

2009-10-06T13:35:00.002-07:00

One of my new favorite things to do is compare my kids, when they were babies of course. Here is a picture of Shad when he was little. (He is the big one on the left) Now here is Kade today wearing the same outfit. Kade is older in this picture than Shad was but it is still fun to compare them.

Cute baby

2009-10-02T08:44:00.001-07:00

I figured it is about time for a couple of baby pictures. Here you go...

School Picture

2009-09-17T14:06:00.003-07:00

Today is picture day at school. The last couple of years I have not liked the school pictures, so this year I opted out of buying them and took my own. I think it turned out pretty good! She is so beautiful!

1 month

2009-09-17T14:03:00.001-07:00

Kade turned 1 month old on Monday. Boy has it gone fast! He weighed in at 10 lbs 11 oz and 23 inches long. My awesome friend Kathleen took this picture.

Pinetop

2009-09-17T14:02:00.002-07:00

Rescue knot

2009-09-17T12:48:00.004-07:00

For Bucky's fire class they have to learn all kinds of knots. Luckily his rope was just long enough to practice his rescue knot on Shad!

Random Happenings

2009-09-08T08:49:00.002-07:00

Bucky started his Fire 1/2 class. On Friday they got all of their gear. He has to get it all on in less than a minute. Here he is all decked out. For everyone who knows me well knows that I am a very proportionate person. I like having this body type. You would think that at least one of my children would get this. As you can see from the picture Kade is also taking after his daddy. Oh well, he is too cute to resist! A buda belly at 3 weeks just wait until 3 months!!

Before I had Kade I went to a coupon sense class. I joined but did not do much after (I have been a little busy). On Friday and Saturday Mackinzey and I went to 2 different stores and I got all of this for free!! (There used to be 3 of the candy bars, hmmm wonder where they went.) I am sure I could of done better but I am just learning and was pretty proud of myself!!!

This was how I found Shad one night. He passed out reading a book. Notice his little play laptop tucked under his arm! So stinkin cute!!!

Cowboy

2009-08-22T11:07:00.001-07:00

Shad had a cowboy day at his preschool. He had so much fun dressing up as a cowboy. He is the cutest cowboy I have ever seen!

My babies

2009-08-22T11:06:00.000-07:00

2009-08-20T12:46:00.001-07:00

Kade

2009-08-16T10:11:00.003-07:00

Our sweet Kade is here!! He came on Friday afternoon at 2:40pm. He weighed 8lbs 11oz and is 22 inches long. We are so glad that he is here, and we are adjusting to life at home. More pictures to come (I have to get them off of my mom's camera first.)

School

2009-08-12T08:43:00.004-07:00

On Monday Mackinzey started school. She is now in 3rd grade!! I can't believe my baby is so big! Here she is on her first day. This was at meet your teacher.

Shad is starting pre-school. He had is open house on Monday. He is very excited and can't wait until his first day on Friday!

Shad with his awesome teacher Mrs. K.

New Do

2009-08-06T18:24:00.005-07:00

Today Mackinzey got her official start of the year hair cut. So here is before... And after...

Super cute huh?

It is always a treat for the kids to go to Sister Wallace's and get their hair cut. So this morning before we went Shad got out his play scissors and gave me a haircut. He said he was Sister Wallace, but a boy Wallace. (These are awful pictures of me!! Mackinzey did a good job taking them though- she LOVES to take pictures!)

So if you are in need of someone to cut your hair or a photographer let me know. I have 2 kids willing to do the job!!

Summer Fun

2009-08-03T10:08:00.002-07:00

We are trying to soak up as much summer fun as we can before our life gets crazy! Mackinzey starts back to school next week, and Shad starts pre-school! Oh ya, and that baby thing (I don't think he really wants to come out)!! Mackinzey loves to make up dives. This is the Cinderella dive, she was twirling.

Shad has really become a fish this year!

Countdown...

2009-07-27T15:16:00.002-07:00

The countdown is officially on. I am 36 weeks & 2 days today. Today we found out that baby Kade is breech!!!! Seriously, I am NOT happy!! Already weighing in at around 8lbs he is running out of room to flip. I am starting to get impatient as Shad was born at this point. Any ideas on how to get him to flip would be great!

The Baptism

2009-07-07T10:09:00.002-07:00

Here are a couple of pictures from the actual baptism day (a little late). It was one of the best days in my life. The baptism was so nice and the spirit was strong. Thanks to my awesome hubby and his gift of inviting the spirit. After everyone came to the house for some lunch and swimming. I truly enjoyed spending time with my family and friends on this very special day! I am so proud of my beautiful daughter and her decision.

32 weeks

2009-06-26T15:06:00.002-07:00

I have made it to 32 weeks. I am not sure why this is important, I just remember Bucky telling me that I have to make it until then. I am starting to feel HUGE and tired!! We had an ultrasound at the last appt. This boy is BIG! He is about 4 1/2 lbs and we are just now getting to the point of major growth!! Yes, I am scared!! My doctor is going to do another u/s around 36 weeks. I frequently remind him that Shad was 9 lbs when born at 36 weeks. Oh well! I will stress about it in a few more weeks. For now I will enjoy watching my hubby baptize my daughter (tomorrow), and enjoy my time at girls camp (next week). I'm too busy to stress!! Don't laugh at the picture. If I look annoyed it is because I was!! The person (who shall remain nameless) taking the picture could not figure out how to not cut off my belly. So here is the only pic I have of me so far this pregnancy.