Life is Full of Surprises!

June 14th, 2010 Carver and Karate Becks!

2011-04-23T09:40:00.000-07:00

Zach and Stacy are Married!

2011-04-23T09:02:00.000-07:00

June 12th 2010

June 5th 2010, Blessed babe.

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May 18th 2010

2011-04-23T08:43:00.000-07:00

Little Carver Jammie-boy!

Carver 7 weeks

2011-04-22T12:50:00.000-07:00

March 25th 2010

Choo-choo!

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May 2010 - Thomas the Train (Heber)

Carver 7 weeks!

2011-04-21T22:35:00.000-07:00

It is totally killing me to look back at these pictures and see how much my kids have grown up! Lola isn't even the same person! and Carver looks like a skinny little Alien! I'm seriously dying.......call 9-1-1!
P.S. I almost forgot how to blog!

Got Candy........or Milk?

2011-04-21T22:30:00.000-07:00

Sometime in April 2010 (that's right folks 1 year ago!)

His shirt should read Got milk? Ray is a HUGE fan of rice milk that is!

testing

2010-12-21T15:25:00.001-08:00

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I LOVE SHUTTERFLY!

2010-12-10T10:01:00.000-08:00

I Love Shutterfly!

I am so excited to order my Christmas cards this year! I am having a hard time choosing just one because Shutterfly has such an awesome selection of cute cards to fit all styles. I might have to order more than one. The really cool thing about Shutterfly is that you don't have to place a minimum order of 25-50 cards like other photo companies I've looked into so if you like several cards but can't decide, you can split up your order (have your cake and eat it too) AWESOME! Here is a card that I did a couple of years ago:

I got so many compliments on it. They are really nice quality cards, thick card stock. Another thing I love about them is they have lots of sales, so you can start a project like these cute photo books, (so awesome if you're NOT a scrapbooker like me, and so much cheaper and less work). Get it all done on their website, then wait for a sale and order it! They even offer promotions where you can get their products free, just pay for shipping. Can't beat that! So sign up for Shutterfly and start saving. Right now you can get 50 free photo cards if you do a blog post about them before Dec 17th so get on it, they are awesome! Happy Holidays! I Love You Shutterfly!

Snow in April?

2010-10-26T16:13:00.001-07:00

SNOW, WHAT? April 2010

I Can't believe it snowed this much in April, but the kids didn't seem to mind.

We made a Snowman, but Lola was the only one brave enough to stand by him for a picture. Ray was a little sketchy about Mr. Snowman, maybe next year?

Two cute and cozy kids!

Rays Attitude face in these pictures makes me laugh!

For sale!

2010-10-02T09:12:00.000-07:00

For Sale! My Sister is selling this cute Navy twin bed with trundle, it is practacally brand new (she just switched to bunkbeds so she could cram all three kids into one room), she bought it for $500 and is selling it for $200. the picture doesn't do it justice, it has bead board and is super cute, so if you are interested Call her (Chellese) @ 212-569-1024 or e-mail her @ chellesebunker@yahoo.com Thanks! She is also selling this cute mirror. the frame is 19 & 3/4 square by 2 inches and has a 8x8 inset mirror with some paint it would look brand new. she is selling it for $15.oo. I want both of them, but my house is way too small, darn!

Thanks So much!

2010-10-02T07:37:00.001-07:00

Gracias!

Thanks everyone for all of your prayers, texts and phone calls, it really means so much to me. Ray's problem is still a mystery, but his tests came back normal, well kinda. He doesn't have Cancer which I was so worried about (why do Doctors even mention that if they don't know?) we did find out that he is allergic to Chicken and Eggs, two things that he NEVER eats anyway. So now we are trying some new Doctors and trying to get some help from a dietitian. Ray doesn't eat hardly anything, we switched him from Soy milk to rice milk to see if anything changes, he doesn't like it really and he keeps asking for "different milk" which is hard for me to hear since he really only eats about a handful of things all of which aren't all that good for him. Yesterday I told him he needed to eat some food and he was crying and said, "I don't know how?" it breaks my heart, I don't know if what he is eating is causing all the swelling in his little body and so he is scared to eat because it will hurt or if he is worried about throwing it up (he has this problem too) he will shudder when I put certain foods in front of him, so sad. We are working with a really good Doctor that wants to see him weekly, so I feel like we are in good hands. Also want to try a holistic approach and see what kinds of remedies they come up with (Thanks Kristin! Love your guts!) Anyway just wanted to give a little update, and say thanks to all of you. So................. Thanks! P.S. Disneyland was a blast, Tony was converted, and is now talking about season passes, that guy is so unpredictable! Check back for the last 7 months (gasp!) of posts, I know I always say I'm going to update, but this times for REAL!

2010-09-20T05:31:00.000-07:00

Please Pray For Ray!

don't know what happened to my titles? Anyway, my baby Ray is really sick, this is not a new thing he has been sick more of his little life than not. We have taken him to get lots of tests done in the last year, and two more the last couple weeks and finally an Endoscope found several abnormal lumps, swelling and bleeding in his esophagus and stomach. We are now waiting for the lab results (hopefully by Tuesday) I am worried sick about him, I can't sleep and we have our first family vacation to Disneyland tomorrow, I just hope we get good news or our trip that we have had planned for over a year won't be too cheery. Please pray that his sweet little body can get better, I need him in my life! Thanks so much! I love you all!

Lola is 4!

2010-08-09T11:08:00.000-07:00

Lola is 4!

The Guests, well some of them!

Here's all of them, what a cute bunch!

She makes such a cute Care Bear (So glad she changed her mind about having the Mario and Luigi party)
Grandma Jane didn't disappoint on the amazing cake
Thanks for all the awesome gifts everyone, and thanks so much for coming!

This video is Awesome! Poor Ava had no idea who she was messing with trying to assist Lola in blowing out HER Birthday candles, so funny! I wish I would have been video taping from farther back because Lola's little feet were throwing a pretty good fit under the table!

Lola Said:

2010-06-08T18:56:00.000-07:00

I'm so FAR behind on my blogging I don't know where to begin, I still have Snowman pictures, Lola's Birthday (way back in March) and all of Carvers monthly pictures to post, but since I don't want to forget the funny things Lola is constantly saying I'm posting them first!

Today Lola said to me, "Mom, I Never cried when I was a baby huh?" I said, "You cried sometimes but hardly ever, you were such a good baby!" She said, "I was a horribly good baby huh?!" I love that she knows all these BIG words but not exactly how to use them, sure makes our lives entertaining!

About a month ago we were driving home from Salt lake and Lola started talking about how everyone gets old and dies and how she doesn't want to get old, then she said, "I don't want to die and go the heaven" and I said, "How come? Where do you want to go?" She said, " I want to just stay at your house and play with my Barbies for a long time!" I said, "Don't worry Lola, you will have lots of time to play with your barbies. You will love Heaven it is beautiful and your body will be perfect and it won't ever hurt and you will feel good and not get sick. Did you know that Jesus was perfect? He was the only person who lived on the earth that was perfect, and didn't make any mistakes! We need to try really hard to be like Jesus so we can live in heaven with him and our families forever. " She said, "Are you perfect like Jesus?" I laughed and said, "No, I make lots of mistakes every day!" She said "I make mistakes too huh? Then with a smirk on her face, she said "I like that word....... MISTAKES!(giggle giggle)" I just hope she doesn't like them TOO much!

Carver sneezed in Lola's face the other day and Lola said, "Carver just bless-you'd right in my face!" She calls sneezes "bless you's".

Lola and Ray were helping me put stuff in the deep freezer out in the shop last week and Lola said, "Ray you are a special special boy, you make me so happy! she began to dance around, and she said, "you make me dance and my heart happy!" I just love to watch them play together, Lola is always the leader and Ray mimics EVERYTHING she does, cutest thing EVER!

Today we spent several hours outside (perfect day!) Lola and Ray helped me plant flowers and then later they played in the sprinkler. They were pretending that they were taking showers in it or that it was a swimming pool and they were acting out diving motions into the sprinklerhead (pretty entertaining if you ask me!)then they would run and lay on their towels to dry off then they would walk over to me with thier umbrella's and come and say, Lola- "Bye Mom we are going to the store!" then Ray would follow her every move, except for some reason he was pretending I was Grandma, he said, "You not Mom anymore, you Gamma" then they would walk around the yard for a couple of minutes then act surprised to see me and come running and give me kisses and tell me, "I missed you so much Mom!" and "I missed you so much Gamma!" they did this for almost an hour it was pretty cute watching Lola with her little shadow/echo!

Hope to be back to speed with blogging soon, wish me luck!

Carver 1 month

2010-05-21T18:26:00.000-07:00

You sure are sweet little Carver. I love your sad crying face, you have the lip pout down!
Love, Mommy

SWAGGER WAGON

2010-05-21T09:10:00.000-07:00

This is so hilarious! I can't wait to own one. Thanks for sharing Jen.

Ray

2010-04-11T08:59:00.000-07:00

February 27th was Rays Birthday, he turned two. We had family and a few friends over for a pinata, food, cake and ice cream. He Loves, Loves, Loves, Thomas right now so his Grandma Jane went all out and made him this adorable Train cake, she felt horrible that a few hours before the party it started to slip and was a little crooked, but no one noticed. Thanks for all your hard work Jane! We also filled his room up with almost 500 balloons, it was great entertainment for the kids, running back and fourth through them and having crazy static hair. I didn't take very many pictures I am horrible lately. Good thing Grandma took some. Thanks everyone for coming and for all the great toys, Ray really loves them.

Ray,
I can't believe you are two already, where did the last year go? You are such a sweet boy (most of the time) but you sure have the scowl look down too. You have the sweetest little voice and you love to sing, your singing voice is my favorite, it is pretty high! You also have the most adorable fake laugh, I wish I could record it, it is almost better than your real laugh, almost! When you are mad, I can always make you laugh by tickling your belly, or legs and your mood quickly changes. You and Lola love to play pretend, you like to turn out the lights and use a flash light to look for snipes (you love the movie 'UP' right now) or hide in the closet. When Lola is mean or takes away your toys, you will come and tell me, "Lola, naughty boy!" It is so cute. You love to sleep on your puppy pillow and you love to listen to the polar express cd at night. You still carry Thomas everywhere you go and you love to build train tracks with daddy. You like to push your trains around the tracks on your hands and knees rather than turn them on and let them go around themselves. You always tell me 'Thank you, Mom' when I say I love you, and I love it! You are so handsome and cute, I love to look at your beautiful eyelashes when you are sleeping, I am definetly jealous of those puppies! You take the cutest pictures but you aren't very cooperative these days. I can't get a picture of my three kids together to save my life, impossible I tell ya! You love baby Carver and you always say, "Carber so cute!" and "Bye baby monkey". You are also saying, "I do it myself" and "let go of me" when I am trying trying to help you eat or get dressed. You counted to ten the other day, and I had no idea you knew how. You are super smart and can say anything. Lola is a really good teacher, she will sit and show you picture books and tell you what things are and have you say them, it is so nice to watch you learn from her. I know you two will always be close. You love your Daddy, you are always pretending to talk to him on the phone when he is away at work. You usually say, "Hi Dad, guess what? oh good!" Ray, thank you for being mine. I sure am happy heavenly father sent you to me, I love you too much! Love, your Mama

Ray your the man, my little man. I love how you always want to help do stuff, and how you love to run all the batteries down on my power tools. You are a good worker and are always busy, busy. One of my favorite things you do, is any time I crouch down and open my arms you always run and give me a big squeeze. I thought it was so funny when me and you went to get a hamburger from In and Out and from the back seat you could see Mc Donalds as we drove by and you just kept saying over and over "want... go... Donalds dad." Then you did the same thing on the way back. Jarod was in the car and that really cracked us both up. You love to get me drinks from the fridge and will always share you food with me. I love to see how excited you get when we finish a track or when you put money in your piggy bank all by your self. Its always the fist and elbow then an excited YES as you do your little happy dance. Your the best Ray, thanks for being my boy. Love, Daddy

Lola said-

2010-03-09T22:09:00.000-08:00

I was pouring Lola a Bowl of cereal and she said, "Mom, now put the milk on it and that will be the finishing touches!"

I was helping Lola in the bathroom and I heard Ray shouting from the Living room, "Ray poop! Ray poop!" so I walk out and find him with his Jammie pants around his ankles and his poopy diaper off and all tangled up in his pants. Poop was smeared down his legs and all over his hands, sick! I started cleaning him up and Lola walks in and says, "This is a very messy situation!"

Lola- "Mom, I made a Patter-rhen"
me- "It's pattern!"
Lola- "Patter-rhen"
me- "No, It's PAT-TERN!, PAT-TERN!"
Lola (Mumbling under her breath) "I'm saying it right, I said it right!"
me- "what did you say?"
Lola- "I'm right!"
She is very sure of herself!

I was driving and talking to Tony on the phone, and Lola said, "Mom talking on the phone while your driving is dangerous, it's a safety violation!" I said, "I know, who taught you that? She is spending way too much time on the computer (playhouse Disney)

Lola, I don't know how we ever survived with out you, you sure are a funny little girl, we love you!

Three weeks!

2010-03-04T06:25:00.001-08:00

I Can't believe Carver is one month old Today, Crazy! These are a couple of pictures from his three week photo shoot. enjoy! I threw in a couple of Ray and Lola, so they wouldn't feel left out.

I love this Picture of Lola and her cousin Holden. They are only ten days apart, I think they look like they could be brother and sister.

One week!

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A BIG THANKS to my Sister Chellese (cbcg photography) for taking these for me. If you need pictures give her a call at (801)822-9999 she is awesome!
This picture cracks me up. Tony always does squishy faces to our kids, so I love that Carver is doing it to himself at only one week!

Three for three - Looks like baby #3 is blue-eyed as well. I should have married a black guy- just kidding Tony! I love you!
-Read Carvers birth story below.

The Arrival of Babe #3!

2010-03-03T10:59:00.000-08:00

I know, I'm pathetic at blogging and that baby #3 is almost 1 month old (tomorrow!) and it seems as though we don't care about the little guy, but that couldn't be farther from the truth, he is absolutely adored at the Goulding house.

Birth Story-

I was supposed to be induced a week early January 28th, I was traveling to Delta to have him, and I was worried that I wouldn't make it to the Hospital in time. Tony took two weeks off of work and we planned on spending a week at my Moms house and then a week at his house. I couldn't wait to be spoiled with good meals and lots of attention for Lola and Ray so I could just hold the new babe. Well, nothing went as planned. I drove to Delta for my last apt on the 26th and my Doctor decided that the 28th wouldn't work for him and he had a basketball game the next day and they aren't allowed to do inductions on Saturday or Sunday, so I would have to wait until Monday the 1st of Feb. What? I was irked to say the least, but I hung out in Delta for a couple of Days, thinking I would go into labor on my own, but nothing happened. I decided to drive back home and on my way I got a speeding ticket, then I was just plain ticked! I kept thinking, if I were having a baby I would be in the hospital and I wouldn't have gotten this stupid ticket, Lame! We also had planned on getting our kitchen counter tops and sink put in on the 1st and so we decided to just go home and get a few things done before the baby came. We (Tony) painted the living room and the kitchen and we got the cabinets all cleared out and ready to install the counter tops. They were supposed to come around 1:00 on Monday, they called at 3:00 and asked if they could come the next day, I laughed to myself and thought, "why not, this baby is NEVER going to come!" So we spent the rest of the day and night getting everything squeaky clean and were anxiously awaiting the new counter top, and dying to have this new baby! The counter top guys arrived around 10:00a.m. and we decided to run a few errands, when we got back the entire house was covered in dust. I decided that I couldn't handle anymore construction messes and we decided to pack it up and head to Delta the next day. I called and scheduled to be induced on my due date Feb 4th because Tony's time off was shrinking and I was worried the baby was going to be huge. They had scheduled me to come in at 6a.m. Ridiculous! I am so not a morning person. I was really nervous about being induced, that night I said a couple of prayers that I would go on my own. At 2:30a.m I was dreaming that I was having a contraction and I woke up and I really was, it was crazy. I decided to get up and pack my hospital bag and get the kids clothes out for my Mom. I kept forgetting to time my contractions, I would have one then I look at the clock and say to myself, "what time did the last one happen?!" (Still not quite awake) Then at 3:00a.m. I had another one and I was able to keep better track, they were every 5 minutes so I woke up Tony at 3:30a.m., he got ready, gave me an amazing blessing (He had a strong impression that Grandpa Ray was there) then we headed to the hospital. We arrived a little before 4:00a.m. and I got my epidural around 5:30a.m. and I had him at 7:45a.m. He took a lot more pushing than the couple of pushes for Lola and Ray. I pushed for 40 minutes, I now can see how pushing can be exhausting. He weighed 8lbs 9oz and was 20 and 1/2 inches long. I couldn't believe how chubby he looked. Both Tony and I felt really emotional this time. I don't know exactly why, but it was really neat. We are all so happy to have him here! Lola wants to take care of his every need, and is right beside me when I am doing anything for him. She was so cute, when she first got to meet baby Carver and hold him, she sang him song after song, it was so sweet, she kept saying, "he likes me to sing to him!" Ray keeps saying, "I hold mim!" and, "baby, Carber sad" anytime he hears him cry.
Side story- Another reason it took me so long to post anything is because of his name. We didn't have one, or I didn't. At the hospital the nurses kept calling him a "she" because several girl babies had recently been born. When Tony went to give the baby his first bath, the nurses were saying, "he needs a name so we can quit calling him a "She"! Tony said, "it's Carver Rockwell!" I had liked the name Carver months before we had him and then it kinda faded for me. A week before we had him Tony decided he really liked it, and started calling him that in my tummy, and he would be saying prayers with the kids and I would hear him in the other room, saying, "Please bless Mom and baby Carver......." and I would think to myself, "What, not fair?!" But I still didn't have a name that I loved. After the baby was born and they brought in the birth certificate info for me to fill out, and nurses and visitors coming in and out and I was so tired, I just jotted down the name, thinking I have ten days to change it, I am done for now and can take a nap! Well on day nine, after Tony and I had both been calling him the wrong name, "Carter, Ray, Lola". Tony said, "You can change his name if you want" but I couldn't think of another name so I guess Carver will just have to grow on us. It's kind of strange, that the name feels a little weird, but I'm sure he'll grow into it. Even if he doesn't, I don't care, I 'll still love you like crazy baby boy!

Sorry for the poor pictures, Most of them have blurry spots on them because there was a smudge on Tony's Moms camera lens and we didn't realize it.

My Mom had a Dentist appointment at 8:00a.m. and she couldn't believe it when I called her just after 8 and had already had him. she was Carvers first visitor. Thanks everyone for coming to see us, we love you!

First family pics, I can't believe there are five of us!

Jane, Sorry I didn't get any pictures of you, know that we still love you O.K.

Catch up time!

2010-02-17T14:50:00.000-08:00

So, I really need to get this blog caught up and write down some of our latest happenings before I forget them. First off our new bundle of joy arrived on Feb 4th at a whopping 8lbs 9oz and 20 and 1/2 inches. We are so happy to have him in this world with us and not in my belly anymore.(Stretched to the max!) Now, I am going to jump back a couple of months so I can document some of Lola and Rays cuteness before the baby arrived. Stay tuned for more on baby Carver!

Lola- Months ago a donation bag was left on our porch with a picture of some children from Africa stapled to it. It had instructions to place all unwanted shoes in it and set outside for pick up at 9a.m. So I started to put all our shoes that we had out grown and Lola was following me around asking me what I was doing, I explained that I was filling the bag with old shoes for kids in Africa who didn't have any shoes. Lola was so excited, she kept opening the front door to see if the bag had been picked up. She checked about thirty times, she was sure the little kids from Africa were coming right to our porch to get them. After this little experience she started making all sorts of things for the kids in Africa and setting them out on our porch (Broken crayons in Ziploc bags, drawings on paper, scrap wood boards colored and decorated with stickers, some of Rays toys, and decorated Ziploc bags) all for the kids in Africa. She would say, "I'm giving these crayons to the kids who don't have any, and they will be so excited!" I bet she colored 50 pieces of paper. Our front porch looked like a mess. She would check all day to see if the kids from Africa had come to pick up whatever she had made them. I started having Tony take them off the front porch and throw them away, then leave her a thank you note from the kids in Africa, it was about to become a full time job for him until I told Lola that we could take stuff to the DI and it would be delivered to the kids in Africa. She was a little disappointed that she never got to meet any of the African children that she had been so generous too but she really loves to donate to the DI and to anyone who comes to our house, she wants to give everyone something when they come over. She has even started wrapping her gifts to make them extra special. I will be really glad when the roll of wrapping paper is gone,and I wish her Daddy hadn't given her her own pair or scissors, can you say- confetti. she loves to cut, cut, cut all day.

Ray- Absolutely loves Trains, particularly Thomas the Train. He carries him around all day long, and asks me to hook the train cars together about twenty times a day. He knows all of Thomas the Trains friends too and says their names so cute. He also insists on watching Thomas movies every day, he sings along to the theme song- super cute! I'm hoping to get a video camera soon so we can record his cute little voice. He adds sounds to the end of his words, one example that we hear several times a day, "Lola Take-e Thomas Train-ahh!" He sure is sweet right now. He likes watching Polar Express and he is always taking our reciepts and any piece of mail or scrap of paper and hauling it around and calling it his "ticket" and saying, "all aboard!" He's not much of an eater these days, but he loves any kind of cracker and he would live off his soy milk if I let him. He talks so well, he can say anything. He started making up knock knock jokes a few months ago, he mainly uses this one, "knock knock, who's there?, Thomas who?" He says the whole joke to himself, then he laughs. He also loves Yo Gabba Gabba right now, he sings the good bye song off of it so sweet in a super high voice, we can't get enough of it.

Lola and Ray- When we were trying to think of a name for the baby, we kept asking the kids what we should name him, these are some of the ones I remember. Lola- Polka-dot. Ray- Thomas, Percey, Emily, Gordon, James. Then Tony decided that he liked Carver, so we asked the kids if we should call the baby Carver and Lola said, "no!" then Tony asked Ray and Ray said, "No, Harvey!" Tony kept trying to get Ray to say Carver and he just kept repeating, "Harvey!" then Tony said slowly, "Say, CAAARVEERRR! but Ray said it back to him in the same way, "HAAARVEYYY!" We thought that was pretty funny. After Ray suggested Thomas and all of his friends, then Lola got a great idea, her eyes got really big and she excitedly said, "I know, lets call him Sir Topham Hat!" Jokingly I said, "but what would his middle name be?" She thought for a tiny second and said, "St. George!" Funny girl! So glad we didn't take her suggestion seriously, even though we really like that she thought it up and was so excited to tell us about it. There will be No Sir Topham Hat St. George Goulding in this Family!

Get to bed!

2010-01-25T07:31:00.000-08:00

Lately we have had a hard time getting Lola and Ray to stay in their beds all night, or to go to bed for that matter (energizer bunnies). Ray recently decided the crib wasn't for him and he prefers to sleep on the rug in his room. He was doing really well at staying in his room even if I left the door open he would lay on his pillow pet and fall fast asleep, it was amazing. Well, a few nights ago Lola decided she wanted to sleep on the floor too so I made them both beds on the Rug, said prayers and read them each a few books, then I turned on the Polor express book on Cd and gave them both a smootch and I was outta there. (this was all part of my new years goals, get the kids to bed by 9) I was feeling pretty good, then about five minutes later Lola comes out to tell me she loves me and that she wants to give me one more hug and kiss, so she does then I tell her to stay in her room and go to bed. This happens about 10 more times. I'm glad she LOVES me so much, but seriously help me out with my goals kid! Then she comes out one more time, but with a different request, "Mom, can you help me put my goggles on?" me, "what? No!" Lola, "but I need them to fall asleep!" Me, "no you don't, but whatever!" So I put them on for her then I can't stop laughing and I completly cave on my goal and took pictures of her an Ray looking so silly in their "Sleep goggles" can you even imagine the rings around their eyes if they did keep them on all night. P.S. We went to bed at 11:00

Lola cuteness!

2009-12-22T10:04:00.000-08:00

This year Lola and I were both super excited to set up the Christmas tree and decorations (We didn't set up a single decoration last year, so this year we started early, the week before Thanksgiving) I figured I better do it before I lost my excitement!. I got out all of the ornaments and Lola proudly placed each one on the tree (really close together and all basically on the same side of the tree) then Tony asked her to come and help him work in the attic and I rearranged the ornaments and plugged in the tree lights. When Lola came back down and saw the tree she said, "Mom, I didn't know it was going to be this beautiful!" she paused for a second then said, "it looks just like me!" She makes everything so much more exciting, I'm so glad I have her!

ME- I went to the doctor Yesterday and all is well, baby has officially taken over my body! Doctor said, no amount of tape will fix my belly button and that surgery is the best and safest way to go! ( no more scars from pulling off tape!) I am ready to be done, but not quite ready to have a baby. We haven't gotten any of the baby clothes out yet, we don't have a baby car seat anymore (expired) and we aren't quite sure where we are going to put the little fella, (1,000 square feet of house seems to be getting smaller my the minute!) but I am excited to see him!

side note- 34 weeks, gained 20 pounds (weight gain slowed down, thank goodness)

Excited-
Tony and I are heading to St. George for our 6 year anniversary this weekend, can't wait to eat at all our favorite restaurants and have a little break from the kids before we have one more little babe on our hands!

Hope Everyone has a fabulous Christmas, 2009 has been SO good to us!

Halloween Part Three!

2009-11-04T23:57:00.000-08:00

No, I am not dressed up like a "Pregnant Ladybug", I really am pregnant and just dressed up like a Lady Bug, phew I said it! I was worried I would NEVER catch up on my blog and all of the sudden I would start posting pictures of some strange new baby. Anyway, we are due the end of January and it's a BOY! I am really excited. It took Lola awhile to warm up to the idea of another Brother, she really wanted a sister. When we found out what we were having Lola was bummed, to say the least. We were driving home from the ultrasound, Tony aimed the rear view so he could see Lola and he said, "Lola are you okay with having another brother?" she replied, "I'm not talking, I'm just chewing on my strap!" she then tilted her head and started to bite on her car seat strap. What the? (She never does stuff like this, it was pretty funny!) Part of the reason I was delayed in posting was because I miscarried again (not a big deal, I'm fine) and so I was super worried this time around, so I waited until I didn't feel so nervous about it, which took a lot longer than I thought it would. Anyway, I need to add this just because I do! -My second miscarriage, I volunteer once a week at a day care so we can get a free family membership to the rec center, I was there and I was only four weeks along. I wasn't going to tell anyone since I had miscarried before, but I decided to tell the ladies I work with that day because I figured why not get some extra prayers. About an hour after I told them I went to the bathroom and started bleeding, I felt so stupid for telling them then they made a big deal about it and sent me home. I felt super emotional thinking what is wrong with me, and I grabbed my stuff and Lola and Ray and headed out to my car. Lola didn't notice that I was crying, she was too concerned about the fact that she didn't get a treat or go Gymnastics like she normally does right after we finish in the daycare. As we were walking out to the parking lot Lola was whining and throwing a big fit and asking a million questions about why we were going home, at the same time I was calling Tony to tell him, and I really started to cry when he answered, then all of the sudden Lola noticed that something was wrong and she said, "Mom, why are you Whining?!" It totally made me laugh, man I am thankful that I have her! That was a REALLY long story just to get that one line of hers in but I didn't want to forget it. A little info about this pregnancy- Baby seems to be growing at lighting speed, I have already gained 17 pounds (one pound away from what I gained with Lola full term, and 4 pounds away with Ray) I try not to think about where the numbers on the scale will be by the time I gain that one pound a week from here on out, yikers! My belly button is all the way out and then some, My Doctor said it is herniated-not cool! I tried to tape it down last week with medical tape and it worked, but the removal process-not so much! It pulled my skin off, so now I have an outtie and probably some scars-Suckey! Any ideas? I started to feel the baby move at 16 weeks, it never gets old. I can't wait to meet him! We are having a really hard time coming up with a name, I'd love some suggestions!

Annual Frampton family Halloween party- Sister in law Sally and I picked out Dick and Janes costumes, We couldn't stop laughing when they tried them on, classic Mario and Luigi, they are such good sports, and so funny!

We were sad that Tony couldn't make it, second year in a row that he has missed the party, hopefully next year!

Halloween Part Two.

2009-11-04T22:39:00.000-08:00

Is it just me, or does it seem like all the holidays get extended longer and longer every year?! This was Lola the day before Halloween, I got her all ready to Trick or Treat at a few different indoor events, but when I went to wake up Ray from his nap he sounded horrible. Instead of trick or treating I took this cute little Genie to the Doctors office to have Ray checked out. I felt really bad, but Ray ended up with RSV (AGAIN!) the kid is always sick!

Ray and Lola are really into having me take their pictures lately, usually they are pulling goofy faces, but I don't mind!

We went to Pirates pizza for the first time a few days before Halloween, we had a lot of fun, now Lola asks to go back everyday. Thanks Grandma and Grandpa Goulding, Good times!

Some Halloween Fun!

2009-11-04T13:28:00.000-08:00

Lola wearing her wax mouth from Grandma Jane.

Halloween Jammies.

Lola fell asleep on the way to get pumpkins, so Ray and I started decorating with out her.

Lola decided Tony was the Pirate, I was the Princess, Lola was the Witch and Ray was the Vampire. She got such a kick out of her idea, and thought it was so cute. She had me take Ray out on the porch to tell him who everyone was and when I told him he smiled really big and said, "Ya!" He liked her idea too! Sidenote: Ray loves his snowboots and puts them on all by himself, he even wears them to bed!

Catching up sucks!

2009-11-04T12:51:00.000-08:00

I tried several times to get a picture of Lola and Ray together when they were both ready for the day (Hair combed, dressed in clothes- not jammies, etc.) impossible! Lola was quite obsessed with this little monkey (she named Barbie) she got out of a quarter machine she insisted that we get a good shot of him.

I love these pictures, mainly because of Rays crazy shaggy hair. I just love it when my kids are cute with each other!

We took the kids bowling for the first time, they really had a-lot of fun. Ray was more into getting the balls out of the ball return than actually watching to see if he knocked down any pins, but go figure he beat everyone!

I was making waffles and went to set the garbage bag on our front porch (White trash!) anyway, when I came back to the kitchen Ray had decided to help me stir all the dry ingredients, kids are so good at making quick messes.

This Summer-

2009-11-03T17:45:00.000-08:00

We Re-roofed our house, so glad it no longer leaks! Thanks so much to everyone that helped- much appreciated!

We tried new hairstyles on Lola. Here she is displaying a shampoo-set, pretty snazzy! Ray tried NOT to EVER wear clothes, and he was mostly sucessful!

Lola went through a phase of wearing as many acessories as possible and carrying a purse or two full of "treasures" (aka crap!)

We had a sleep over with cousin Kael, and made lots of funny faces! Tried to limit the acessories here, I was sucessful on the hair clips, not the bracelets! Hey, you win some you loose some right?!

Even MORE Summer!

2009-11-03T17:09:00.000-08:00

Just Lola and Ray being cute! My favorite is the picture of them trying so hard to make pig faces.

One of our favorite things to do this summer was go to Gardner village and feed the ducks. We usually went after hours and could get every single duck to come to us, kinda freaked me out, I am totally afraid of birds of all kinds! The kids were thrilled about it though. when we left this day we were about ten feet away from our car when Ray face planted and he and I were covered in blood, I swear that kid gets hurt more than anyone I know!

We also watched my Nephew a couple of times a week, my kids were in love with him. He is so cute. Lola cracks me up in these pictures, she is wearing part of her Halloween costume from last year and an infant headband. She is so particular about things, especially when it comes to what she is wearing.

We sure were sad when our baby sitting days ended, now Baby Stace gets tended by his Grandma who lives much closer to him. Lola Still talks about him almost everyday. We miss you buddy!

More Summer!

2009-11-03T16:07:00.000-08:00

We went to several parades, had the kids faces painted a few times, the face painters are so quick and it only costs a .50 cents. They pump the kids in and out in a minute or less. I was seriously considering being a face painter for a second after we left, Tony thinks I'm silly! ($30 bucks an hour, and the line of kids NEVER stops!) Not to shabby to be a Carni worker!

I was watching my sisters kids, they were all in Lola and Rays room and it got really quiet, so I thought I better go see what kind of mess they had made and was pleasantly surprised to find them all dressed up in hats and mittens, actually got me pretty excited for winter, I love winter hats. Ray really grew up this summer, he all of the sudden knew how to play with the BIG kids, crazy how time flies!

Lola started Preschool this year and really Loves it, she goes with one of her favorite friends Aspen so that is extra fun for her. She is really doing well, she can write her name and knows most of her letters and some of the sounds. I am happy she is excited about learning.

Some funnies....

2009-11-02T14:36:00.000-08:00

Lola has been saying some pretty good stuff lately so I thought I better document them before I forget.

A few weeks ago we were driving home from my Sister Chellese's . Lola was whining and crying the entire ride, when we were getting off our exit she said, "Mom, am I being naughty?" I replied, "no" then she said, "Then what am I doing?" I laughed and said, "your just really tired!" It made me laugh, she is all girl and trying to figure out all those emotions is pretty tough for a little person!

Last week I spent a good portion of the morning on the phone with our insurance company, which means my kids got ignored and the house in turn got destroyed. I had given the kids both a gingerbread cookie on a stick, that I knew they wouldn't eat (they don't like baked goodies only candy!) but like I said, I was on the phone and I wanted to not be bothered. A few minutes later I was put on hold and I hear this from the other room-

Lola- "Oh great Ray, look what we've done, we have created a complete disaster! This house is a disaster! We have done exactly what our Dad doesn't want us to do, we better clean this up, so he doesn't get mad!" There were cookie crumbs all over the place!

Lola was going to the bathroom the other day, and asked me to help her wipe, when I came in she said, " I am exhausted!"

Lola has been drawing about 20 pictures a day and posting them all over the fridge, some of them are several papers on top of each other and the magnets just can't keep up with her artistic abilities and speed. She also has been asking for lots of pieces of tape to compensate for lack of magnets, her paper ends up looking like a wadded up ball with tape covering the entire thing then she gets one long strip to hang it to the fridge, It looks nice, real nice! Lola not only colors on paper, but scrap wood we have from all the projects around the house. A few days ago Lola came up to me with a very colorful board and asked if she could measure me (it was only about 2 feet long) then she held it up to herself and said, "It's only half the size of what I appear!" She is always surprising me with new words, and funny things, I sure love you Lola lady!

Summer things!

2009-10-28T08:39:00.000-07:00

I have been the worst blogger! I just wanted to put up some of the pictures from our summer fun, that I didn't want to leave out!

This past summer we spent lots of time on the porch eating Popsicles. Lola spent most of her time wearing dress-up clothes and sparkly gymnastics leotards (She seriously wanted to wear her leotards with every out fit) when Wednesdays gymnastics rolled around she NEVER had a clean one to wear. I just want everyone to take a close look at Rays belly and over all chubbiness in the top middle picture, so cute! He is totally losing all of that and I am so sad, but I still love the little guy too much!

Poor Boy!

2009-10-14T14:26:00.000-07:00

Back in July we found out Ray was anemic, not fun! I took him to the Doctor and his blood count was 16, it should be 36 for his age, so We were sent to the ER at Primary children's. Such a scary day for us, especially for Ray. He did so good while they ran all sorts of tests on him and gave him an I.V. (Dang nurse was telling me all the possibilities and the word cancer escaped her lips and I was a mess waiting for the results!) Ray would look up at me touch my cheek and say Mama and I was in tears. He had to have a blood transfusion which took four hours and we didn't get to leave until midnight, such a long day, but we were so relieved to know it was an Iron problem and not cancer or anything Life threatening. We also found out his Iron was low because his body can't break down proteins in Dairy so he wasn't absorbing Iron like he should, so now he drinks Soy milk and takes Iron supplements, all in all an easy switch. Now we are working on getting his numbers back up, last visit he was at 29, we are slowly getting there. I am really thankful for good Doctors and I'm especially thankful for this little guy! Mommy and Daddy couldn't live without you Ray!

Ice Cream Anyone?

2009-08-25T12:22:00.000-07:00

Whoa, where did this Summer go?
I can't believe it has taken me this long to post! I kind of need a break from the computer, every now and then. Does anyone else feel like you get sucked into blogging or facebook and then your whole day is gone and you feel like crap, or is it just me? Please say it's not just me! Anyway, these pictures are from a couple of months ago, but I didn't want to leave them out. I took a bunch more, Ray was a complete mess by the end, it was really funny.

update!

2009-07-08T05:30:00.000-07:00

I just thought this picture was cute, Lola is cracking us up lately, she always has her hands on her hips, little poser!

LOLA-

Yesterday Lola said to me, "Mom I don't like your butt, because it's a little fat." I said, "well, that's not very nice!" Then she said, "Well, I still like it, it's just fuzzy and weird!" So there you have it, I have a little bit of a fat, fuzzy, weird butt!

Last night I was helping Lola in the bathroom she went potty and then farted, I asked her if she needed to poop, she paused for a moment, tilted her head towards her shoulder and said, " No, I asked my shoulder and I only have to pee!" So now I guess her shoulder is in charge!

RAY-

I just thought I would write down some of the things Ray is doing these days.

He can say:

Mom

Dad

No no

Yes

Wow

Uh oh

Ball

What?

Thank you

Cheese (when I get out the camera)

Meow

Moo

Ruff ruff

Monkey sounds

Gorilla sounds and beats on his cheast

Elephant sound and raises his arm like a trunk

Roars like a Lion

He-

gives high five

blows kisses

goes and gets a diaper for me when he is poopy

finally plays peek-a-boo by covering his eyes instead of his ears like he used to.

can point to his belly, eyes, ears, nose, mouth, teeth, and feet when asked.

loves to dance, usually while he is eating!

can't keep rocks out of his mouth, hands and pockets.

still loves to snuggle

loves babies

gives rasberries on any bare skin

is so tender-hearted

is a fast learner

is growing up way too fast!

Tony put him down for a nap, when I went into check on him, I laughed because he is so sneaky with his rocks, I thought it was cute that he was sleeping with it.

We have a Dr. In the House!

2009-06-09T17:23:00.001-07:00

So Tony Graduated last weekend, such a exciting day for us! So if any of you out there are in need of some presciption drug help, I hope you will feel free to call Dr. Goulding! I can't believe I have a Doctor in the house, so nice!
Our family with a cute, happy Graduate!

Me and my Dr!

Tony's Parents, they helped us out so much while Tony was in school, thanks!

My Mom and Step Dad, so good to see them there!

Tony's Brother Zach and Sister Sally, we are so glad they came.

Future Pharmacists! Don't they look so smart in Grandma and Grandpa's glasses?!

Graduation Dinner

2009-06-09T16:56:00.001-07:00

Just a few pictures from the Dinner. These are some of Tony's school buddies, I'm so glad he has good friends to study with and to hang out with him at school! I got to know their wives too, and I hope we will always be friends (keep in touch), I really love them! I can't believe that School is over for Tony, it really flew by, and life just keeps getting better for us. Tony has made this Pharmacy School thing seem like a piece of cake, he hardly ever showed that he was stressed and he did so well, while at same time he continued to fix up this old house and makes it more beautiful every weekend! I am really luck to have him in my life, and I am excited for him to have a schedule and be home more often and to spend time with him. I am so proud of all he has accomplished while we have been together, he is one of the most talented people I know, he REALLY can do ANYTHING! I LOVE YOU TONE x infinity +1!

2009-06-02T20:00:00.000-07:00

Today Lola was sitting on the couch drinking some chocolate milk, she soon decided she didn't want anymore and wanted me to come in and get it from her and set it on the coffee table that is like 2 feet in front of her. I said, "no, I'm not going to get it, your a big girl and you can do it yourself!" Then I returned to the computer to download some pictures, and Lola starts yelling my name to get my attention, (I was trying to ignore her) and I finally turned to her and said, "What? Lola!" She said, "I want to be a baby!?" She is a smart girl! I want to be a baby sometimes too!

Tonight we went out to run some errands and when we got back I noticed that we had left out all the sidewalk chalk on the front porch, it was scattered everywhere. I said to Lola, "you need to clean up all of this chalk, it's a mess!" She said, "No, you clean it up, and I'll make some food o.k?!" While we were out I had said that I needed to fix dinner, so it made me laugh that she thought of that for an excuse, I wish I could have taken her up on it, I wonder what she would have made? hopefully soon I can have a little more help around the house, as of now Lola and Ray are really good at destroying the place!

Kiss them good bye!

2009-06-02T16:42:00.001-07:00

She was really excited to get her toncils out!
Lots of family came to see her, but she wasn't feeling so good as you can see!
Fun in the sun!

About a month ago we discovered that Lola had Sleep Apnea and that she needed her tonsils and adenoids out We decided to get it done in Delta because we really like the doctor she goes to there, and I wanted some help giving her lots of attention (GRANDMAS!). She had them out last Wednesday, and she did wonderful! She Looked terrible when I first saw her, her face was really swoolen and her eyes were completley blood shot. I thought she wouldn't do very well, but after a few hours she started eating and as soon as we got to Grandma Goulding's she was asking for Maccaroni and Cheese, she had several servings, she was shoveling it in as fast as she could. She had a few bad moments where she couldn't control her slobber ,it was making her really upset, and she became a little more bossy from all the attention, and wanted lots more snuggling, but I didn't mind. By the time day two rolled around she was running around and dancing up a storm, thanks to cousin Sydney and her dance cd. Since Lola was doing so well we decided to go to the Resivoir for some sand and sun, the kids had a blast, I think Lola could have played in the sand all day, her swimsuit was new, and she really broke it in, I think the sand is permanently embedded in it. (SAD!) I am so thankful for all the help I got with Lola and Ray while we were there, it's so fun to have two sets of Grandparents and lots of cousins to play with everytime we are there. P.S. Lola sounds like a munchkin from the Wizard of Oz ever since she got her tonsils out, pretty funny and cute!

Fast Learner!

2009-05-20T19:56:00.000-07:00

I realize more each day that I need to watch what I say around Lola. She picks up on everything! A couple of weeks ago while driving in the car Lola was being really whiny, Tony said to her, "Lola, Pipe it!" she replied, "Pipe yourself!" We both thought it was so funny! We are in for it in her teenage years for sure! Then tonight I was turning on a movie for her (Enchanted, her favorite movie) and I walked in front of the TV a couple of times picking up some toys and such off the floor and I was also talking, Lola turned to me and said, "Mom, will you pipe up yourself? I can't see my movie, I can't hear!" It made me laugh, she asked me in really nice voice.
Another thing she said the other day, I was giving her a bath and Ray was playing in the drawers and cabinets in the bathroom pulling everything out and I said to him, "Geez kid!" and Lola said, "Jesus, kid!" and I said, "Lola, we don't say that." she said, "Sorry Mom." I thought it was smart of her because they have the same sound. She for the most part tries really hard to please me and she is so sweet. Anytime I say my stomach or head aches she is always quick to rub it for me. Sometimes when she is making me upset, and I say, "Lola, you are not making me happy!" she gets really sad and sometimes tears up and says, "Mom will you be nice to me? and "do you love me?" and I always reply, "if you will listen, then I will be nice, and I will always love you." It then, she says, "I will listen!" (It really pulls on my heart, I know she really wants me to be happy with her, she really cares about what I think and feel, she is a good girl.) It lasts about 30 minutes then I have to go through it all again. (short attention span!)
Here are some pictures of my new short hair, Thanks Heidi I love it!
I couldn't resist throwing this silly one in of Ray in Grandpa Dick's hat and Glasses, he looks pretty awesome!

Lola

2009-05-10T21:25:00.000-07:00

Yesterday we were in the car on our way home from a family party and Lola said, "Mom will you give me a favor?" I said, "what do you want me to give you?" she said, "I'm so sleepy and creepy!" I said, "Sleepy and creepy?" she said, "yeah, sleepy and creepy and all that!" I'm not sure what she means by creepy, or why she asked for a favor, but it makes me laugh! Then I was getting her into her jammies and I was commenting on how long her legs are getting (she is no longer my chubby little girl) and she said, "yeah, my legs are creepy long!"

You say apologize, Lola says, "pologize." A few days ago I had her help me wash the car and when we were finished, Lola insisted on carrying the sponges around and she said to me, "these are my pologize friends" (talking about the sponges) then Ray took one from her and she said, "give me back my pologize!" It makes me laugh that she uses words in the completly wrong context (she gets that from her momma!)

She makes me Laugh!

2009-05-05T18:38:00.001-07:00

I have really been slacking about writing the things down that Lola says and does, I am going to try to do better. A while back I posted about Lola giving everything the name Sodyona, I don't know why, but it is still her favorite. Last week she was going to the bathroom and Tony was in helping her and she went poo, Tony was totally flabbergasted at what he saw, he said to her, "That is a monster poo Lola!" and she said, "I call that Monster Sodyona!"

She is so funny, lately she has been telling me what to say, EXAMPLE- I will be changing Ray's bum and she will say, "I'm going to get Ray a toy so he will hold still, tell Ray I am getting him a toy!" As if he can't hear her saying it when she is right there next to him. Another one- Ray will do something funny and Lola will start to Laugh, then she will say, "tell Ray I am laughing" It totally makes me laugh, does she think he can't hear her laughing and that he can only hear me telling him that she is laughing!?

She loves to dance and when I turn down the radio for any reason she promptly tells me to turn it back up. When we are in the car heading to a store and about to get out she will say, "can we stay in the car until this song is over" then she will ask me to dance with her in our seats, it is so funny to watch her dance in her car seat, she really can bust a move!

Today she was out heping me work in the yard, I was trying to soften up the dirt in our soon to e flower bed and each time I would stick the shovel in and pull out a clump of dirt she would get so excited and and run over to me and pick up a dirt claud and say, "look what I found, it's my magic, it's mine cuz I found it." She is so fun that way, she is always making up stories and she get so animated and excited about things, she is a fun funny girl!

P.S. Lola loves Dragons right now, we have to make up several dragon stories a day, she can't get enough of them!

Ray- just started to say uh-oh, and it is really cute.
also I cut his hair and I am really sad about it! I will post pictures later.

Somebody stop me!

2009-05-05T18:34:00.000-07:00

Over the last ten years (pretty much) I have been trying to grow my hair out, with no success. I have one bad hair day and I can't contain myself, I grab the scissors and that's the end of it! So since last June I decided I needed to go to a professional hairstylist, lucky for me I have a great friend (Heidi-pants) who does hair so I have been going to her since then. I have only given myself a few small trims in between visits to her, and have felt pretty confident that I was finally going to have the long layered hairstyle that I have been waiting for all these years. Well, that all came to an end last week. I was packing all my things getting ready to head to Delta for a few days and I decided I needed a trim and thin my hair out a little bit, so I parted my hair off and carefully trimmed and thinned my hair layer by layer as I went, when I got to the top layer, I trimmed the ends off and then I grabbed a large section of hair on the back of my head that I was going to thin (while I was cutting my hair my kids were running around me pulling on my pant legs and asking for EVERYTHING!)and I grabbed the wrong scissors! I chopped it off and some of the pieces are only two inches long, I can't believe I did that! So I had to cut my hair back into an a-line (again!) and it is still really uneven, but I have scheduled an appointment with Heidi and I really hope Tony will hide my scissors!

Just making faces!

This was me the day I cut (chopped!) my hair, it was getting so long, sad! I will post pictures as soon as I get it cut, professionally that is!

Yada,yada, yada!

2009-05-05T17:33:00.000-07:00

Our bathroom is coming right along, we have been taking strictly baths at our house for almost 2 months, we are so happy to finally have the tile in and the shower head back on, yeah for showers!

We are still using a towell for a bathroom door and I'm actually going to miss it, it has been really convienent for drying our hands on the way out, and also great for games of peek-a-boo with little Ray boy- good times!

Playing with Cousins is always a great time!

My little cheese-eaten posers!

Baby Time!

2009-05-04T14:46:00.000-07:00

My good friend Jamie and her Husband are ready to adopt, I am so excited for them, they will be great parents! Please spread the Love , here is their profile link-
https://beta.itsaboutlove.org/ial/profiles/7359889/ourMessage.jsf

I'm caught up!

2009-04-14T17:46:00.000-07:00

Yesterday was so beautiful we went to the park and had a really good time. Can it be nice and stay nice please?! I love the summer because trips to the park lead to long naps and a big break fo me. While at the park I ran into an old friend (Shanda Sue) it was her son Conner's Birthday, it was really funny because I ran into her last year on the same day same place. So I will plan on seeing you there next year Shanda!

Here is what happens at my house when you leave to go Grocery shopping!

2009-04-14T16:17:00.000-07:00

I left to Walmart for about an hour and came home to this! Tony completely gutted our bathroom. It has been a dusty mess around here for the last couple of weeks and our bathroom situation has been pretty interesing to say the least. We have a towel for a door (No privacy) and we don't have any knobs on the tub so we have to us a wrench to turn the water on and off, it is pretty sweet. Tony just put in our new tub last Friday, it is a deeper soaking tub and it has been really nice, I can't wait until it is all the way done, it is hard to live like this with kids. I love that I have a talented motivated husband to do this kind of stuff, it really has been fun fixing up this very very old house!

Easter Fun!

2009-04-14T12:48:00.000-07:00

We had a really fun Easter this year. We left our house early Saturday Morning for the big Easter egg hunt in Marysvale, it is fun because they have all sorts of toys and candy spread all over the park. When we got there everything was pretty much gone, and we were two minutes early (small towns are funny like that) Lola got three pieces of candy and someone gave Jesse one of their stuffed animals. We drove almost 2 and a half hours on hardly any sleep (Tony ripped apart our bathroom the night before- pictures to come) for three hersheys kisses. But Grandma and Grandpa made up for it and had a really fun egg hunt with toys, candy and quarters, the kids loved it. We also had a fun Birthday party for Jesse he is now 4 and funny as ever, Happy Birthday Jesse!

Story time and hide and go seek with Grandma Jane.
Cute new Easter clothes and swimsuits from Grandma and Grandpa.
Coloring eggs and the egg hunt. I don't think Lola could carry one more thing!

Goofy egg head bands on some goofy kids! Lola and Jesse Blowing bubbles-serious concentration Lola and Jesse being silly!

Provo Half Marathon!

2009-04-14T12:36:00.000-07:00

I know what you guys are thinking, "I didn't know that Carrie was a runner?" That is because, I am not! The last week of February my sister Chellese posted on her blog that she was going to do this half marathon the first week in April, well I decided that I wanted to do something like this that would force me to exercise, so I decided to do it and I paid the registration fee and ran that day (about 2 miles) and a couple days later I ran again (about 2 and 1/2 miles) keep in mind that I really haven't been exercising so I felt pretty good about making it that far. Then on the 5th of march I found out that I was pregnant, so I felt like I shouldn't push myself too hard. Then the following week on the 10th I ended up miscarrying which I was OK with, (bummed, but felt like it was supposed to happen) but then I couldn't run for about another week, so I ran a total of four times before the race, and the farthest I had ran was 4 miles. The day before the race my shoes were really bothering me and I also had a blister on the back of my heel so I decided to by new shoes the night before. I also had a wart on the ball of my foot that was really bugging me, but I couldn't get it removed because it was too close to race time and I wouldn't be able to run on it. Also, I NEVER get diarrhea and right before I did, (Seriously, what the H? the universe was working against me!) sorry for all the details. Anyway, the day of the race came (April 4th) it was snowing and freezing cold. My goal was to make it to the halfway point (6.55 miles) before I stopped to walk, I felt pretty good that I made it 7.5 miles before I stopped, my knee started to hurt at mile seven, but I walked only short periods. It was funny I kept singing songs in my head like, "I'm a survivor, I'm gonna make it, I'm a survivor, keep on surviving, I'm not, gonna give up , I'm gonna work harder!" and I also sang the ABC"S and head shoulders knee's and toes ( I think I need to get an MP3 player!) This is also where old ladies and really heavy people started to pass me and I seriously couldn't keep up with them, it was pretty discouraging, and motivating at the same time. When I got to mile 11 I stopped to shake my leg, to see if I could make the pain go away in my knee and I made it worse I didn't think I was going to be able to walk, I was mad at myself, because I knew I wouldn't be able to make my goal of 2 hours and 15 min, but I didn't want to do any permanent damage so I took it easy and ran carefully and somehow was able to cross the finish line. I made it in 2 hours 33 mins and I felt okay with that considering I was VERY unprepared and I stopped for a bathroom break, dang poop, slowing me down! Now I am excited to try another one in August (hobble creek) it is supposed to be a good one to start out on because it is all downhill, so if anyone wants to do it with me, I would love it! P.S. Thanks Chellese for doing this with me, you rock (under 2 hours!) it was fun and painful, and I love you!

Family pictures -kinda (Collage, Minus Tony) Ha!

2009-04-14T11:53:00.000-07:00

So If you guys know Tony then you know he refuses to do the whole"Family Picture" thing.
I am realizing that I am not getting any younger (especially this year, gray hair, wrinkles, etc...)
and that my kids won't have anything to look back on to see what I used to look like when they were young. So I have been attempting to take pictures of myself with them, which isn't very much fun, but until I can convince my better half to do some family pics this is what you get! A few Utah photographers have put out a challenge to take photos with your kids (one or all) once a week, and post them for the whole year, so this is what I am trying to do, and you all should do it too. I think it will be fun to look back on these when I am 80 and completely saggy, half blind/deaf, and gray-haired and see that I was young and silly once. My Mom has also commented to me on several occasions that I need to put pictures of Tony and I on here, since it is the Goulding family blog, so here you go Mommy! P.S. I took a side shot of myself (up in the top right corner) because I had a boyfriend once that told me I was beautiful from the side, I have always thought that was so funny, and he was always trying to get pictures of me from the side (it should be a Seinfeld episode or something) It makes me laugh out loud just thinking about it. I used to joke that if we got married we could send out announcements with a profile picture of me and a straight shot of him- kinda funny. I actually have to agree with him though, I think I look much better from the side ,but only my left side, the right not so good! Geez, will I ever feel comfortable in my own skin, can I just be a little kid again?!

Curly-Q!

2009-04-09T16:52:00.000-07:00

I Really love putting Lola's hair in curlers even though it looks kinda crazy.

Lola the 3-year-old Lady!

2009-04-09T13:36:00.000-07:00

Lola Turned 3 on March 27th, this was an exciting Birthday for us, her Birthday was the same day that Tony finished his last Pharmacy rotation, Yeah! His rotation ended at the Delta Hospital, so went down on Wednesday (March 25th) and stayed until Sunday. It was really fun to be able to spend time with our families. We had a couple of parties and they both turned out really fun (I wish I had all the pictures my sister took) Tony's family has a really big Karate Dojo it was perfect for the parties. We had a Princess pinata, that after one swing from my Nephew Kaden (he is 12?) it was headless, so it had to be hung by it's arms instead. We had all sorts of competitions like- Who could hang the longest (My sister Holly was the winner with over Two minutes) I didn't realize how hard that is, I barely did a minute and I felt like my fingers were going to burst! Then we did the stick pull, where you sit on the floor with someone and put your feet together and whoevers bum lifts off the floor first loses. Lola and Holden (my nephew that is ten days younger than Lola) were going against eachother, that was the highlight of the night they were both screaming and crying but they wouldn't let go of the stick, Lola ended up winning and Holden was very upset to have lost to a girl. I really wished I would have video taped it, so funny! Cousin Sydney (she is the one in all the pictures) got presents for Lola that she had ordered from the book fair at school, she picked them out all by herself and even went and paid for them without her Mom, she is such a funny girl. She made Lola a card with a picture of her and Lola in matching dresses, then she gave her a Popper, a big poster of two Kittens (classic book fair stuff) and the book "You are Special". Lola wore her new Birthday outfit from My Mom and I and she was so excited it had pockets, she was trying to stuff as many things as possible in them. It was a really fun party, my Mom couldn't quit talking about it, she really wants a big room like that for get togethers, Me TOO! Then the next day we partied with Tony's Family because they were out of town on her Birthday. We did another Pinata, except this time it was a Flip-Flop, and much harder to break (we only had Jesse 4, and Lola to hit it) Tony ended up just breaking it open. We ate good food and had lots of fun. Tony's Mom and Dad gave Lola a Camera, and she was glued to it the rest of the night (Thanks Dick and Jane, she loves it!) Thanks to everyone for coming, and making it so much fun for us and thanks for all the nice gifts.

Three things I DIG about Lola

1- She Loves to Dress up, make up stories, and is super animated- Free entertainment!

2- She always says I Love you, and she completly adores me.

3- She is full of personality and spunk!

One quick story about Lola that happened Yesterday, I had just given the kids a bath and then put Ray down for a nap, then I went in to take a shower and while I was getting out Lola had this bath toy watering can and she dumped the whole thing out on the floor when I noticed her doing it I quickly grabbed it from her and asked her why she did it, and she said, "Ray did it!" and I said, "No he didn't he is in his bed!" I asked her again and she again said that Ray did it, then I said, " you don't lie to me Lola!" then she said, with a very concerned look on her face, "No, I do Like you!" She thought I said, "you don't like me Lola!" (Like I was commanding her not to like me) I couldn't help but laugh, because she really wants to be my best friend, and lucky for me she is!

Lola's Stats

Weight- 31.6 pounds

Height- 3Ft, 1 inches

I'm almost caught up!

2009-04-09T11:11:00.000-07:00

If you can't tell, I am REALLY behind on my blogging, I almost wanted to just give it up because I felt overwhelmed about getting caught up, but this is for posterity right?! I just thought these pictures were too funny to leave out. Lola is always trying to get Ray to be in pictures with her, it cracks me up she is totally wrestling him (notice the head-lock) and all the while still smiling for the camera. That's my girl!
I love her lens free glasses, she got them as a prize when she want to the Doctor, (in case you were wanting some!) I especially like that the one side does not even sit on her ear.

Lola's Birthday treats "practice run!"

2009-04-09T10:42:00.000-07:00

I Saw these adorable Cupcake pops on Bakerella's website and
I thought they would be fun to make, then Lola walked in and saw
the Hello Kitty pops and said that was what she wanted for her
Birthday (NO PRESSURE!) So I searched high and low for all of the
makings and I first tried the little cupcakes, simple enough right? Well I
was all out of oil for the cake mix so I substituted applesauce instead
(BAD IDEA! It tasted great, but wrong consistency! I learned my
lesson - follow the directions!) The Cake worked fine for the mini cupcakes,
but when I attempted the Hello kitty pop, her whole kitty head fell off of the
stick and it was too squishy, and heavy (I blame the applesauce) when I tried to
retrieve it, it was totally munged up. It was supposed to look like the picture of the
clean white kitty's with the pick background, but instead I got a lop-sided lumpy
freaky kitty- But do you think Lola could tell the difference?..........Me neither, she was
so happy with it. I am really glad I did a practice run before the big day, they actually
turned out really cute (the Two that I made!) I wish that I had pictures, but my sister
was the one who took pictures of all the food, so this is all I have for now. So if anyone
wants to make these you should check out bakerella's website, I think they would be so
cute for a baby shower. Check ya later!

Ray had a Birthday Shout Hooray!

2009-04-09T09:42:00.000-07:00

We didn't do much for Ray's 1st Birthday Just had some Family
over for food, cake and Ice cream. (Thanks for coming!) Poor Ray
had the worst cold and his little nose was so raw from all the wiping.
(He still has this over a month later, what is up with that!?)

He was totally different then his sister when it came to digging into
the cake, he didn't hardly eat a thing if it weren't for his cousins
and Lola I don't know if he would have even touched it, which is strange
because he gets into everything! Lola was a huge mess on her first
Birthday and we actually had to remove her from Ray's cake because
she couldn't keep her hands off of it.

It sure has been fun to see this little boys personality come out. He makes the
cutest little sounds, he is always jabbering. He has been able to do the
motorboat-thing with his mouth since the day he was born (seriously!)
and he does it all the time, especially while pushing things around.

He still isn't walking but I am happy about that, he is way more into things that he
shouldn't be into than Lola was (Like the toilet and anything poisonous or dangerous,
I think "Danger" should be his middle name) he is always into something.

He loves to help me unload the dishwasher, it's so funny because he really gets mad
if I don't take the dishes from him he doesn't want me to get them out on my own.
He really has a mind of his own, he knows what he wants and he lets you know it.

He is still such a cuddly boy and I love that. He also has a tender heart, he gets his feelings
hurt so easy, but it is the cutest thing to see his little lips curl under and see his eyes water.
I love this boy so much!

His Daddy is seriously Crazy about him, he thinks he is the cutest baby ever and would
like it if the rest of our kids were just like him. (I think he feels pretty cool that he got a boy
that he can teach all his manly stuff to)

Happy Birthday baby Chuggies! We are so blessed to have you in our family and we love you A-LOT!

P.S. His favorite present was his Little Elmo airplane (Thanks G-ma and G-pa Goulding!) he rides
it like a champion!

Picture Problems!

2009-03-18T16:13:00.000-07:00

So I have a ton of stuff to catch up on like- Rays 1st Birthday, Him going to the Hospital (by Ambulance) for RSV and lots of other day to day happenings, but my computer is jacked! I can't get my pictures to upload, so I guess for now I will post some of the funny things Lola and Ray have been doing lately.

She calls Ray -Chuggies or Chugs- I love this because she came up with it all on her own.

She has been giving all of her dolls and toys the name - "Sodyonna" (I have no idea where she got this either, I mean it's not your average name!). I forgot to post that she named her doll that she got for Christmas "Princess Pony Toni" pretty cute, so if any of you pregnant girls out there are struggling to find the perfect unique name for your child you know who you can call!

She came into the bathroom the other day while I was getting ready and said, "Mom My bum is slammed!" I said, "your bum is slammed?" she replied, "Yeah, like my underwear are slammed!" She uses the best words to describe a snuggie, it kills me!

She loves to sing "I am a Child of God" She sings a few of the words wrong her version goes like this, "I am a child of god and he been sent me here, has given me an erf of home wis parents kind of dear, lead me duide me walk-side me and help me find da way, teach me all dat I must do to live wis him someday."

She loves to say "I love you" and I love to hear her say it.
A couple of weeks ago we went to Delta, while at my Moms house she was fixing food for everyone and all the grandkids were making lots of special requests to my Mom like, "Grandma can I have honey?" "I want Jam", " I want salt and pepper" etc..... and while this was going on Lola was following my Mom around the kitchen saying "Grandma, Grandma, I need to tell you something!" she did this over and over and finally my Mom was done with all the requests she turned and said, "Yes Lola" Lola said, " I love you Grandma!" It was so cute.

Almost every night (like at 4 in the morning)Lola will wake up and yell, "Carrie!" and as soon as I say, "what?" she replies, "I love you!" She does this several times in a row and it never gets old.

This is one of my favorites- Lola was sitting on my lap last week and she said, "Care, I love you, your my laugh!"

Last Sunday Lola was in Nursury I think they were talking about Temples or forever families(help me out Suzette if I'm telling it wrong) and one of the little girls said, "I'm going to the temple when I get big." Then Lola said, "When I'm big I'm going to get baptized and have a baby in my tummy!" (We hope Lola realizes when she is eight years old she will not big enough for babies in her tummy!) She is so fun I love all the new things she is learning and doing, but I am so sad that each stage goes by way too quickly!

RAY-

He isn't walking yet, he only takes a few steps inbetween furniture, but he is always thinking of ways to get on top of things like the coffee table or couch. He drags things around while crawling like shoes or anything really it doesn't matter the size and he will try to stand on it and get on top of whatever it is that he wants to be on. We were at my sisters a couple of days ago and Ray moved a tupperware lid over to the couch and stood on top (keep in mind that it was only like a 1/2 inch thick or less) and was able to get up on the couch, it's funny I think it is all in his mindset and it makes him feel so much bigger and more confident, but I'm sure he could have gotten on that couch without the lid!

He is such a boy we don't have any big trucks or anything for him to push around yet, but he gets our box that all of our Baby Einstein dvds go in and he pushes that around like it was a big truck or something. I think it is so interesting to see the difference between boys and girls, they really are so different, I am learning so much from them, and I'm thankful for all they teach me.

Ray-
blows kisses
puts his arms up when I say, "reach for the sky" then I tickle him and he laughs so cute!
claps his hands
dances
Nods yes
waves
covers his nose and lips instead of his eyes when we play peek-a-boo
gives the best hugs (he squeezes so tight)and kisses.
loves the bath and kicks and squeals everytime you take him out
knows what he wants and gets mad when he doesn't get it.
loves to bonk heads with Daddy.
Is a really good baby and so much fun.
he says-
"Ya" Yes
"Da" dance
"Dada "Dad
"Mama" Mom
"Lala" Lola

I sure am on lucky Mama!

P.S. Tony is done with his last Rotation for Pharmacy next Friday I am so excited and super proud of him!

Imagination!

2009-02-05T11:19:00.000-08:00

These pictures are old (oct) this is when Lola's imagination started to show. She used her leftover star stickers background and made herself a crown.
Just stick it on.......
and wa-la it's a crown!
Pose like a princess,

and give a sweet smile and your a recycled princess!

Lola has had quite a large imagination lately, she pretends anything is her friend or cousin or anyone that she knows(crayons, pieces of paper or plastic, bags, etc.) She makes up songs and sings them all day long, she loves to have pretend conversations on the phone, and If you didn't know she was pretending you would really think someone was on the line with her- she is that good!(Scary) Well, today she went to the bathroom and when I went in to wipe her bum she said, "that's not my family!" I said, "what?" she replied, "that's not my family, that's poop!" (as she flushed and pointed to the toilet)So there you have it, we are not poop! I'm glad she doesn't resort to pretending her poop is us, phew! I can't wait to see what things she will come up with over the next few years. I hope that I can remember most of them.

Where does she come up with these things?

2009-02-02T14:43:00.000-08:00

Today I made Lola a cheese taco (her favorite lately) for lunch and as she sat down to the table to eat it she turned to me and said, "Your my life Care!" I had to have her repeat it to me several times, and sure enough that was what she said. I laughed then said, "Your my life too Lola, and I love you" Then she said, "I love your whole life in the whole wide world!" I love her! One more thing she said the other day that cracked me up- I was sharing some of my food with Lola and she wanted to sit on my lap, but I didn't want her to spill food all over me so I told her to sit in Rays chair, she sat down and said, "I don't want you to buckle me, I'll be too restricted!" This was another one I had to have her repeat several times, I have no idea where she learned that one. I think at this rate she is going to have a better vocabulary than me by age five- scary! A few more things that she says that are cute- "I'm too Tie-red" (tired)"I'm tursty" (Thirsty) "My Best" (purple's my best, Ray's my Best, your my best) I love it! She also has been saying things backwards and opposite like, "I can't pick up my room, it's too easy!" "It's too bright, turn the light on!" or when she is holding something and I want her to do something for me, she will say, "I can't do it, I have two hands!" She sure is full of it, but I wouldn't change her for anything!

Future Drummer!

2009-01-08T17:05:00.000-08:00

Last night Tony was drumming on the Coffee table and Ray was totally dancing. I wish I would have recorded him when he first started doing it, when he was really into it. I love how whenever Tony stops, Ray grabs his hands and makes him do it again. Sorry for the whiney Lola in the background she just woke up and sorry you have the hear me too!

Christmas!

2009-01-08T10:59:00.000-08:00

I am so sad, I accidently deleated the Christmas video I took of Lola, it was so cute. When she woke up her and her cousin Jesse (4) went upstairs where the tree was and it was gone, so were the stockings, they were both convinced that the Grinch stole everything! The plate of cookies and carrots that they had left out for Santa and the Reindeer was empty, all except for one little sprinkle, Lola was excited, her eyes got so big and she said, "a sprinkle!" and she ate it like it was the best thing ever, it was too cute! We all thought it was really funny that they came up with the whole "Grinch" thing on their own. Then we went out to the garage and there was the Tree and stockings along with all the presents, they both were pretty excited! Thanks Grandma and Grandpa Goulding for letting us have Christmas at your house. They spoiled us way too much- as always!
I caught a few "excited" looks from Lola. Funny thing is she got the most excited over her stocking stuff- chap stick, shampoo, and tic-tacs! I think next year I'm going to spend less and give her strictly hygiene products, she will be the freshest little girl around! I really didn't get anything for Ray (he did make the good list, he just didn't ask for anything!)but he had a good time all the same!

Daddy and Ray Chillin.

This was Ray with uncle Clay on the way outside to find where the "Grinch" took Christmas! Ray looks like he is saying, "oh, I know where it is!"

Every year Christmas morning we go to my Sister Holly's house and eat breakfast, it is always so good. Lola got to open her favorite present, Grandma and Grandpa McCausland got her dressup's, my Mom also gave her a whole bunch of old jewelry, she loves it all so much, I think I will have to buy her some more dress ups in March for her Birthday, these Chrismas ones won't last for sure, she wears them all the time, usually more than one at a time, so cute! Thanks Holly and Russ for always letting us come over and eat your yummy food and make way too much noise!
This was the Sunday before Christmas, Grandma and Grandpa Goulding bought their cute outfits.

Updating!

2008-12-30T04:08:00.000-08:00

I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas!This last month has flown by for me. So much has happened , I will try to give a little summary of it all. This is the bath Foam Grandma and Grandpa Goulding gave Lola for Christmas, she loves it, she wants to take a bath several times a day (her skin is getting quite chappy!) Thanks Gouldings!
I love Rays kooky hair in this picture. He Just turned 10 months on the 27th and he is as sweet as ever. Some updates on him are: He loves to pull himself up and climb onto anything that he can, he especially loves the dishwasher, he cries every time I pull him away from it. He doesn't like to use his knees much, he slithers like a snake then slimes up stuff until he is on his feet (Talk about some serious upper body strength, the ladies are going to love him!) it's really funny. A few days ago I was taking a shower and when I got out I heard him crying, when I went to check on him he was standing at the coffee table with his head bobbing he was so tired but he didn't want to let go because his way of getting down is to fall, (He often bonks his head on the table) he REALLY needs to use those knees! He has two teeth on the bottom and he does some super cheesy grins. He nods his head yes and no. He started waving "Hi" like a little puppy dog, I don't really know how to explain it and he won't ever do it for me on camera, but it is so cute to me, he keeps his fingers together and bends his wrist up and down (sounds kinda femme) it reminds me of a little dogs paw when you ask a dog to shake your hand. Anyway, he is really cute!

Lola loves this stuff, I highly recommend it if you have a child that doesn't like to take baths, it also turns the bath water really green, kinda fun.

A Few weeks ago I gave Tony a Buzz and left him with a little Mohawk, don't they look like twins?

Side view, Rays is quite a bit longer. Last week at church a little boy in primary about 5 years old turned around and told me Ray needed a hair cut, I thought it was pretty funny, but I can't do it, I like his crazy hair too much!

The weekend after Thanksgiving I went to Roberts crafts because they were giving away free gifts to the first 100 customers, The gift was this snowman kit (minus the hat and mittens)Lola couldn't wait for it to snow so she could build a snowman. We built this the week of Christmas the snow wouldn't pack at all, so we just built a little pile and a tiny ball for a head. Lola was so cute, the whole time we were make it, she was giggling and kept saying, "This is gonna be fun!" and "I'm makin Frosty the snlowman" She says "Snow" but she adds an l sound, it's pretty cute!

Ray thought the snow was pretty fun too, I'm sure in a few months he will be playing right along with Lola. Lola has such a funny face in the background. Christmas update coming.................Soon!

Sugar Cookie Frock GIVEAWAY!!!!

2008-12-19T14:23:00.000-08:00

I want this for Lola!
Sugar Cookie Frock GIVEAWAY!!!!

Cheese-ball!

2008-12-10T15:35:00.000-08:00

I have never been one for hats or scarfs, not because I don't think they are cute, but because I feel weird wearing them. This year I bought myself a few, and I'm debating on keeping them. Today I had Lola model them- she feels comfortable in anything (or nothing for that matter!) I think they are really cute-especially on her! Should I keep them? You can't see the hat very well, but it has two big buttons in the front and I love buttons. Anyway-I was messing around with photo shop and I think this picture is cute-kinda funky colors.

Tony taught Lola how to wink (she can't really do it, as you can see, she just kinda turns to the side and closes both eyes, pretty tricky!) and make a clicking sound when she does it, it cracks me up every time. She looks pretty funny doing it.

This is Lola's Halloween costume I made her (this is the only thing that I have sewn start to finish) last year, I have had it stored under our bed because it is too small, and it's not really a regular day to day get-up. Well, Lola has this amazing way of finding everything I don't want her to (can't wait till Christmas-no surprises!) and she found this and put it on and immediately started to shake her booty, I don't know why but I never get tired of her doing this, there is something so cute about her little round body shaken like crazy.

Dinner Party Frock GIVEAWAY!!!!

2008-12-09T21:23:00.000-08:00

Dinner Party Frock GIVEAWAY!!!!

Crazy Wonderful day!

2008-12-04T09:35:00.000-08:00

This day didn't start out so well, I woke up at 5 am. because little Ray puked all over me, then I couldn't go back to sleep. (I'm really tired!) I took Lola to gymnastics, then took both kids to story time, which I love except I can't get Lola out of there. She loves books, and wants to take all of them home! We then went to walmart (rarely a pleasant experience, but I have to go for the good prices!) I was really craving homemade Cafe Rio, I had loaded my cart and needed two more items, When Lola said she needed to pee. She hadn't gone since before she went to bed at night, so I knew she REALLY needed too. I headed for the bathroom, and here is where my day went downhill. Remember she had gymnastics so she was wearing spandex tights and a leotard. I get to the bathroom and I'm trying to balance Ray on my hip and take off her clothes, leaving one leg still in her tights, to make redressing a little easier, then I go to lift her onto the toilet and it automatically flushes and splashes her. Lola wasn't liking that one bit and she wouldn't sit on the toilet, she kept saying, "try again later!" I kept saying, "No, we are not leaving until you go!" This girl has no problem peeing her pants just to get to me. I really didn't want to let that happen in my cart of groceries! Anyway, Lola won, she stood there, in a wide stance and said, "I'm going!" and peed all over the place, including all over my shoe, that's what really set me off, Gross! I was so mad at her she has never had a problem going on any other store toilets grrrr! I stood there in the stall with her for a few minutes, wanting to spank her, but instead I pulled on one of her pigtails, and then I pinched her ( I know this is terrible, but I was a little past my limit!). I didn't even want to come out of the stall, I was thinking what are the other people in here thinking, "abusive, Russian Mama's in the next stall!" I calmed down a little and opened the door, and there was a Wallmart worker that had just come in to clean the bathroom, I apologized for Lola peeing on the floor and she Held Ray while I washed Lola in the sink, I was so embarrassed! She also told me that I could have put my hand over the sensor and that would have kept the toilet from flushing. That would have been nice to know five minutes earlier, but can't you imagine that picture in the stall? Me holding Ray, balancing Lola on the toilet with my other arm and covering the sensor with my foot up in the air, too funny! (Can't wait to try it! NOT!) Then she gave me a gigantic sized plastic trash bag and told me I could wrap it around Lola, I thanked her and used it for the peed on items instead (I still had to finish my shopping!) then I looked in my bag and found a pair of under wear and a pair of knee high socks put them on Lola and strolled out of the bathroom looking like Mother of the Year! I got lots of looks, and felt pretty suckee. On the way home I told Lola sorry for getting mad at her, pulling her hair and pinching her, and that I think those toilets are scary too and we will have to make sure that she goes potty before we go to walmart! Lucky for me, Lola forgave me! She teaches me everyday that I need more patience, and Sleep! Sorry, you probably thought I was done, but I'm only about half way. When we got home from Walmart I put all my groceries away and went to set Ray in his high chair and I noticed that there was mouse poop in it, yuck! I don't even want to know how it got up there! I can't stand mice, they make me almost unfuctional, I can't sleep when I know we have one in our house and I hate not knowing where they have been or are. I wash all of my utensils before I use them just in case they got into the drawer, ewe! Back to my day. Our ward Christmas party was that night and Lola was asked to participate in the nativity program, as one of the Angels. I was thinking to myself, yeah, she will be a "GREAT" angel! Tony had to work and I really didn't want to take both kids by myself, but I am so glad I went! Right when I got there, I dished up my food and sat down, right then Ray puked all over himself and me (He hadn't thrown up since 5am. I thought he was all better). I wanted to leave right then, but instead I just took off his shirt and wiped off his pants, and hung in. Lola didn't eat her food, she spilled her entire cup of water all over, she ate only the frosting off of her brownie, then she wouldn't let me wipe off her face, and I'm thinking, "seriously, why am I here?" Just then they announced for the children participating in the program to go up on the stage to get ready. It was crazy, I told Lola it was time for her to go and get her Angel costume on, and just like that she turned into a complete perfect Angel. On the way up to the stage she was telling everyone she passed, "I'm going to be an Angel!" (This is not like her to talk to people she doesn't really know) Then I went and put her costume on and several of the kids were not wanting to do it, so I thought that Lola would decide not to do it either, but she was so cute, and let me get her dressed and put her tinsel halo on and never touched it and just smiled so sweet and angelic the whole time. When they opened the curtains Joseph, Mary and baby Jesus were the only ones on stage, but Lola peeked around the curtain so cute and waved to everyone, then while she was on stage, she stood perfectly still and had her hands all cupped together and had the sweetest look on her face, it was perfect. Then Santa came and we had to wait in line for almost an hour to see him, but I'm so glad we stayed, Lola was so cute. While we were in line I was prepping her and asking what she was going to ask Santa for and both times I asked she told me she wanted dress-ups, but when it was her turn she asked for a new baby doll with new clothes and a Binky, then she hugged him and touched his beard and his clothes so soft and told him thank you. It really was so cute! I had several people comment on how she was the perfect angel and how she really looked angelic up there on stage, I told them, I was surprised she did so good, and that if they would have spent the day with me they would have known why. She really was so friendly that night, she was hugging people left and right and letting them hold her and carry her around, she was so fun and sweet. I was so glad I went and I was really sad I didn't have Tony there with me to she the magical look on Lola's face, when she saw Santa. I really do Love my kids so much! I'm excited to watch them learn new things. I hope I can be a better Mom and continue to learn from them and grow with them, and enjoy my time with them, even when it's hard (tantrums in stores, potty training accidents, when they are sick, etc...) I know they will be gone way too quickly! Sometimes I wish I could reverse Lola back to a baby. I really don't know that she could have been any better of a baby, unless she was a toy doll (didn't need to eat or need diaper changes) she really was an amazing baby, and so much fun! Now she is so spunky and we butt heads, but I wouldn't change her if I could, she has so much personality and she is just as sweet as she is sassy, I Love Her. Ray is such a sweet baby too, he is so handsome and tenderhearted. It seems like he is always sick, I have to give him extra loves and hugs it makes me feel so close to him. I hope he will stay sweet forever!
I'm considering making her an Angel costume so I can see more of this angelic behavior at home!

I Love how she is holding her hands like that. And one of the wisemen couldn't stop picking his nose, I think he had his own treasure in mind!
Sweet Ray fell asleep while we waited in line, doesn't he look sweet. If I didn't know better, I would think this was the real Santa, he was amazing.

Ray woke up when I sat Lola on Santa with him, he was like where am I!

When we were leaving the party Lola said, "Santa is nice, he loves me!"

Eight things tag!

2008-11-23T15:04:00.000-08:00

(Sorry it took me so long Tiffany!)

8 TV shows I watch ( I rarely get to watch an entire show due to my kids)

1. The Office (Hilarious!)
2. The Biggest Loser ( I sometimes wish I were really fat, it is so impressive how much they lose in such a short amout of time, it is really inspiring!)
3. Extreme Makeover Home Edition
4. Super Why
5. 24 (Starts tonight and Tony and I are addicted)
6. So you think you can dance (can't wait for it to start again!)
7. American Idol
8. Dancing with the stars

8 Favorite Restaurants

1. Cafe Rio (pork salad, no guac!)
2. Thai House Cuisine (PAD HIM MA PARN #42- don't ask, just try it! also their orange chicken, yum!)
3. Pizza Factory (Salad Bar and bread twists)
4. Tempanyaki (filet mignon and teriyaki chicken)
5. Tucanos
6. Mama Chus (Chicken Tacos)
7. The Pie Pizzaria
8. Training Table ( Cheese frys with the ultimate dipping sauce!)

8 things that happened Yesterday

1. Made potato soup
2. Grandpa Dick came and installed smoke detectors
3. Tony took the chimney out of our attick and layed down some flooring, Yay!
4. The kids and I went to Chellese's to visit with Isaac and Bridgette.
5. Lola went to time out while we were there and she purposly peed her pants, so we went back home!
6. Shortly after getting home, she pooped and peed her pants again! (not a good day for us!)
7. Scrubbed pee out of chair and mopped the floor
8. Sent Lola back to Time out, and ate a bowl of Ice cream!

8 things I am looking forward to

1. Thanksgiving (yummy food and fun family)
2. Christmas
3. Ray turning one in Februrary
4. Our 5 year anniversary in December
5. Tony finishing School in May
6. Finishing our kitchen and bathroom (hopefully soon)
7. getting our kitchen table in January
8. Lola turning three in March (Hopefully three will be a "good" age for her!)

8 things on my wish list

1. pay off student loans asap!
2. get Lola to go to bed earlier!
3. have date night every week!
4. eat better
5. have more patience
6. be debt free in 6 years (fingers double crossed!)
7. Travel the world
8. get in good shape (be able to run a 5k or maybe a 10k)

8 things I love

1. Jesus
2. Tony
3. Lola
4. Ray
5. All of my Families and friends
6.Bargains
7. treats
8. good food

8 things I can't stand

1. The smell of steamed Brocoli (Gag me!)
2. scratchy feet
3. Perverts! ( I mean "Real" sickkos!)
4. Swearing (I'm not perfect in this category, but I really try hard not to)
5. tantrums by Lola! (They seem to get worse every time we go to Target!)
6. Getting charged the wrong price for something, but not realizing it until I get home!
7. being tickled on my neck, it creeps me out.
8. bone's hitting into eachother, it totally grosses me out.

I tag whoever feels the urge!

Seven Quirks!

2008-11-13T11:17:00.000-08:00

1. I have to wear socks to bed (Year round!)
2. I don't like it when my hands smell like food. Tony teases me because I have broken my nose 4 times, so I usually can't smell when one of the kids is poopy or other stinky things, but if it is on my hands, then it is magnified by a "million", I can smell so good when it's on my hands. (weird, I know! I'm part hound dog!)
3. I have to have something sweet after every meal, It's usually Ice cream or chocolate.
4. I am a picky eater, I would probably die if I had to live in another country, and I would definitely offend the people there for turning down their meals right and left.
5. I buy clothes for my kids, then I hold on to them until they go on clearance then take them back and re-buy them. I can't stand not getting the "best" deal I can, especially since kids need new clothes so often. I'm sure when all the employees in the stores around here see me they are like, "here comes cheap-wadd-Lady!" Oh, well! I love it!
6. I have to put Pepper on all my meals, it just doesn't look right with out it!
7. I can't quit cutting my own hair, I've been at it for over 10 years now, and I still keep saying I am going to grow my hair out long. I don't think it has been past my shoulders for at least 6 years. Now I have it down in writing, maybe this time I will be successful? We shall see!

Anyone who wants to do this, go for it!

Halloween!

2008-11-06T18:04:00.000-08:00

Well, now that I let everyone know in my last post that I am a procrastinator (most of you probably already knew), then it is only right that I would post about Halloween almost a week late, but here goes: I Loved Halloween this year the weather was Great! Lola had so much fun trick or treating. First we went to my brother in law Darin's work and got way too much candy (plenty to pass out to trick or treaters). Then after it got dark we took Lola around our Neighborhood, I thought she would only last a couple houses because it started to rain, I was wrong. After each house she would say; "want to keep going!" Until we went to a house with a scary guy on the porch, then she just kept saying, "scared, want to go home!" She wouldn't say Trick or Treat either, she would say "Happy Halloween!" it was really cute, we would say; "Say, Trick or Treat", and she would just say; "Happy Halloween! Thank You!" I had a hard time keeping Lola's Kitty costume on, I really wanted her to be a witch, but she picked out this kitty costume. It is really cute, but the only thing that makes it look like a kitty is the mask and it is like three sizes too small and squeezed her chubby face a little too much! I had to make her wear it as a headband instead, Luckily she was distracted by all the candy, and she left it on, right until we headed outside for pictures. Little Ray was such a good little Ninja, I love this age! He didn't even try to take off his hat, and I got an extra piece of candy just for lugging him around-sweet! P.S. he is a really good snuggler too, I can't complain! P.S.S. Thanks Grandma G. for the Kitty and the Ninja Costumes, your the best!

I think Lola's bag weighed half as much as her, but she wouldn't part with it, she kept telling me it was heavy, but every time I would try to take it she would clench the handles tight and and yell, "No, Mine!" So this Halloween was a success, she has it all figured out!

Before Lola decided that she wanted to be a kitty, one of our friends let us borrow this fairy costume, so cute! Lola wore it to Tony's family Halloween party, and she won prettiest costume, Thanks Elle!

I love this picture of her, My sister took her pictures for Grandma Jane before we headed to the family party. Lola came up with this pose all by her self, what a poser!

Ninjas don't smile!

That's more like it!

Sad Story!

2008-10-27T06:54:00.000-07:00

A week or so ago I was on Gap.com and I saw that they were having a casting call, the winner gets a free Gap Wardrobe. Now, if you know me, I am VERY into "free"! I'm not one of those Moms that think I have the cutest kids or anything, I just wanted to try my luck. If you know me you also know that I have a serious procrastination problem. I wanted to enter them early, but they were sick, then I wouldn't feel like fixing them up, or they wouldn't (Lola) let me fix their hair,things like this, so the very last day to enter them, I took them over to my sister's and we took these cute pictures. I came home and was hurrying to get them onto the computer, I tryed to upload them to the Gap site and it said the file size was too big, so I went and resized all of them then I went back to post them, I got one goofy picture of Lola on there (I was going to post five pictures of both of them showing their different expressions and personalities) and then it ended, I was so sad I didn't even get to enter Ray. Unless they are looking for a goofy-looking little girl this year, I don't tink we have a chance! Not like we were going to win anyway, I just wanted to say that I had done it, to make myself feel cool. I guess I'll have to stick to bargain shopping! By the way baby Ray is 8 months old today, and as sweet as ever! Some of the things he is up to are, scooting all over the place, he gets up on his hands and knees and rocks back and forth, he hasn't quite figured out how to move in that position yet, which is really nice for me. He is just cutting his first tooth, ouch! He has been saying "da da" for probably two months now, but he just started saying "Ma ma" two days ago. He loves maple and brown sugar oatmeal, potato soup and popcicles. He is so fun and snuggly, he is always hugging me so tight and he likes to grab ahold of the tiny hair on the back of my neck, it hurts so bad, he is really good at it, so strong!

I love his lips in this one

There it is, his surprised look, he always makes!

Poser

I don't know why, she always has to put heer own twist on things (turning the hat sideways) silly girl!

Lola's New Friends!

2008-10-11T05:37:00.000-07:00

So a couple of weeks ago we took the kids on a walk and while we were out we came across some statues , Lola is usually afraid of statues, but she wasn't afraid of these ones. It was so cute, she kept sitting by them and pretending she was reading with them and she would sit on one side with the girl statue and play with her ponytail (as well as you can play with a bronze ponytail!) and then go over to the other side and lean on the boys shoulder or copy what he was doing and bend her leg and put her foot up on the bench like him. She had me take a ton of pictures! She didn't want to leave them, we finally got her to by telling her that there was another boy one that she could go look at and she was not a fan. He was a bigger boy statue, and right now Lola is really into things that are tiny or "just her size", she is always saying that is just my size, about everything that is little. She hauls around all five of her purses, (plus grocery bags, ziplock bags, small tupperware) full of stuff that is "just her size". She is getting a little carried away with the sandwich bags though, the other day she asked me for one, I gave it to her and a few minutes later she showed me her baby doll (Oatis) stuffed inside, The zipplock zipper was barely able to close, It was a little disturbing, Sorry Oatis! Isn't that the best name, Lola came up with it, the sad pat is Oatis is a girl, but names aren't gender based anymore right? I think I'll name my next girl Bob, keep it simple! HA!
This is just a cute picture of Ray after our walk, I couldn't get a cute one of them together, because Lola wouldn't hold still long enough, I just Love Hats on babies!

This is Lola's favorite outfit, I have to wash it everyday, or she will get it out of the laundry and wear it dirty, that's how special it is to her. She tells me everyday, "I want my flower sparkle shirt from Grandma Jane". Does anyone else have a two year old that wants to change their clothes about ten times a day and throws a complete fit over what they wear? If she wants to change her outfit, she will tell me the one she has on is dirty, but I see nothing on it, then she says, "this is not clothes, I need a skirt, (or pants or whatever it is she thinks is in need of) or pajama's during the day and a dress to wear to bed, she is all sorts of confused! Anyway, this Dollar shirt from wallmart has been well worth the dollar it cost, thanks Grandma G!

I Love how she has her arm around him , it makes him seem so much more real, don't ya think?!

My sweet boy is already 7 and 1/2 months...............................Crazy!

Wordle!

2008-10-11T05:30:00.000-07:00

Fun times this week!

2008-09-20T13:16:00.000-07:00

This Picture Cracks me up! I am totally going to put this one on her wedding video someday, it's just perfect! I did Lola's hair like Alfalfa once when she was about Ray's age, so I decided to try it on him. As soon as Lola saw what I was doing, she wanted in on it too, so I slicked her hair down with lotion, then she decided she wanted to wear daddy's glasses, which I think was a great idea. I Love the face she is making, it's so her! Ray just looks like; "my sister is so crazy, but I think I like it!"
I Love Ray's face in this one!

I Just bought this new shirt for Lola, when she saw it she was so excited. She said, " like daddy have, we be twins!" She wanted her picture taken with daddy in their matching shirts, she is such a girl!

Last night I was picking some peaches off our tree and Lola was helping me put them in a basket. I could hear her behind me saying; " you having a tea party all by you self?" Then, she said; "Look Mom! Ray's having a tea party! When I turned around, this is what she had done! She is really into tea parties right now, I think Ray is too!

Stacia tagged my "A"!

2008-09-19T08:13:00.000-07:00

Seven things I plan to do before I die:
1- Travel outside the U.S.
2- finish the book of mormon (sad I know!)
3- Be a healty eater! (try new food)
4- learn a language (probably Spanish)
5- visit all the temples in the U.S (wouldn't that be awesome?!)
6- Learn how to knit (doesn't every old Grandma need this skill?)
7- Be out of debt

Seven things I can do:
1- Make cookies and most baked items ( unless I'm making them for other people, then they usually don't turn out)
2- sew (simple projects)
3- be creative
4- draw "really"detailed stick figures
5- bargain shop (it's an obsession)
6- decorate my house (now if only I had the money to do it!)
7- hair, eyelash extensions, etc.

Seven things I can't do:
1- knit
2- pay full price!
3- get up in the morning (Tony always asks me how I'm going to get the kids to school when the time comes, I really am going to have to pray for a miracle!)
4- Be on time (it's a good thing I'm not applying for any jobs anytime soon)
5- Look "put together" eveyday (it's just not me!)
6- run a mile (I hope I can do this soon)
7-can't make it through the day with out saying; "like" or "you know what I mean"

Seven things that attract me to the oppisite sex:
1- I like a man who knows what he wants ( cuz I never do)
2-sense of humor
3- not too serious, but can be serious.
4- loves kids
5- Has skills (fix it skills, make it skills, I totally lucked out! Numchuck skills, not so much!)
6- Kind hearted, cares about me, and others.
7- Eyes, smile, and who am I kidding, a nice can!

Seven things I say most often:
1- I love you!
2- No, Lola!
3- That's naughty!
4- 1, 2, 3, Time-out!
5- listen!
6-Wait!
7- Sorry, but you can't have/do that!

Seven celebrity admirations:
1- Paris Hilton (not!)
2- Bob Barker ( I wish I could have his old job!)
3- honesly, I can't think of any of them that I admire!

Seven favorite foods:
1- Tempanyaki's filet mignon.
2- Cafe Rio pork salad
3- Thai Food (Thai House Cuisine)
4- Pizza Factory salad bar, bread twist, soup and pizza, everything pretty much!
5- Mama Chu's Chicken tacos
6- My Mom's poppyseed cake
7- Most kinds of Cookies, Ice Creams, and Specialty drinks, Smoothies, shakes, Etc. These are some of the things I need to cut back on to acomplish my goal of being a healthy eater before I die!

cbcg Photography, What?

2008-09-12T16:59:00.000-07:00

So my sister Chellese Bunker (cb) and I (cg) are starting a photography business, I know, kinda crazy, we have been keeping it on the low down, cuz we don't have our photography blog all set up yet, but we are really excited. We are running special mini sessions right now, it's a great time to get Halloween pictures, or any pictures you may want/need, family, x-mas cards, fall pictures, etc. e-mail me if you are interested @ carriegoldbear@yahoo.com The cost of the mini session is $75.00 for a 30 min session, where you recieve a high resolution disc of your images (15 are included) and one 8x10 of your choice. Also, we are having a launch party next month, stay tuned for great deals, free food and giveaways.

Blah, Blah, blogging!

2008-09-12T15:53:00.000-07:00

I haven't really taken very many pictures but these ones make me laugh. Lola loves Ray so much, she is always asking if she can hold him, then she wants me to take their picture. Ray surprisingly enough likes her back.
Simetimes I'm not sure why he likes her, but she is still the one who can get the best laughs out of him, they are so funny/cute together, she wants to include him in everything she does, I really hope they will always be close friends.

She does give the best hugs and kisses though!

Last Sunday we came home from Stake confrence and were about to eat dinner and we hear Lola say, "my nose bloody" Sure enough it was, when we went into the bathroom to clean her up it was bleeding pretty good so Tony decided it would be a good idea to stick toilet paper up Lola's nose. Lola didn't think it was a very good idea though, she wouldn't have it, until daddy asked if he should do it too, then it was cool, no problem! Lola has an addiction to picking her nose, I don't know how to break her of it, any suggestions?

I don't know why, but for the last few weeks I've had no disire to blog, I don't know, If I have slipped into depression because summer is over or what? So I hope I can get back into the swing of things. We have had some exciting things happen in the last two weeks. First off, Lola is no longer wearing a diaper, yippee! I think the trick for her was that I stopped buying her size, so she was squeezing her bubble bum into baby Rays size 3 diapers, she kept saying, "My bums crackin" and "dis buggin me" it worked like a gem. I didn't make her do it or anything she just went in the bathroom without me knowing and yelled to me that she pooped and I was shocked! She has done really well, and I am so excited for her. She wants to pick out a bike and she also has her eye on a basket that you attach onto the handle bars. I don't know how she even knows about that kind of stuff, I think she is more excited about getting the basket than the bike. I don't know, maybe I should bag the bike and just get her the basket, I'm sure she will want to carry it all over town! We also got a new washer and dryer, Yeah baby! Tony signed a year contract with Rite Aid so we will be here for at least two more years. We have a leaky roof, not so exciting, but we are getting a new one so that will be fun, except for all the work part! (Did I mention that our house is almost 100 years old, we have layers and layers of old shingles to tear off, ugh!)

She's full of it!

2008-08-25T19:52:00.000-07:00

Tonight Lola came up to me and said, " Mom, look my kids, they cute kids huh?"

Then she was putting them all over herself and asking me to take pictures of her and her "cute kids".

She thinks she is so neat when she comes up with these ideas, I just know it!

After this picture she was holding the monkey and the frog up to her chest and said,

"I'm feeding my kids Mom, take a picture". I declined.

Some other funny/cute/smart things Lola has said and done this week are: Tonight I was giving her a bath she laid back and dunked her head under the water when she came up she said, "like Jesus do, and like Chase do" She went to my Nephew Chases baptism, it was months ago and we have never mentioned it since, it really is amazing the minds these little people are blessed with. This morning she was in the other room and I was listening to her talk to herself ,or at least I thought she was talking to herself, then I peeked around the corner and she was talking to the three bears on the mobile on the baby swing, she was saying, "you have poopy bum? need a wipe? ok" She had a wipe and asked each bear those questions then wiped each of their tiny bums, she always gets me! She is so sweet, funny, spunky, crazy, naughty, loving, thoughtful, and stinkin cute, I don't know what I would do without her in my life!

Things she says that I will be so sad when she can say the right way:

amember (remember)

yestaday (yesterday)

bay Ray (baby Ray)

Peas (please)

Ganks (Thanks)

kampa (Grandpa)

Aunt sheesh (aunt Chellese)

puter (computer)

My bums cackin ( when her diaper gives her a wedgie)

We love the way Lola says "yes" right now, I don't know how to explain it, but it is so cute, she sounds like a little southern bell, she has such a cute, sweet, little voice.

There are so many funny things she says and does, but I can't think of anymore right now, I need to be better at writing things down so I won't forget.

We were watching the Olympics and Lola said, "what that?" I said; "it's a runner in the Olympics in China" she said; "oh, I know China, I like China!" She kills me.

Sweet Deals, St.George, and Poison control!

2008-08-22T08:28:00.000-07:00

Last weekend we went to St. George for the first time since we moved, and it was so fun, we didn't want to leave. We went with Tony's family for a wedding. We love it there so much, we had such a great time swimming and eating good food, we wish we had more time so we could have visited with some old friends. While we were there I wanted to do some shopping, I just had to share these sweet deals I got. I bought twenty seven items for my kids at old navy for $51.00 my average on each item was $1.91, isn't that flippin amazing?! I even bought stuff for my next baby girl, even though I don't know if I will get another one (no, I'm not pregnant.....yet!) I couldn't resist, so cute and under two bucks c'mon! Thanks Dick and Jane!

Tony and I even went on a date (mini date for a slice of pizza and a little walk) thanks again Dick and Jane!

This was Ray after Lola decided to feed him toothpaste, he has NEVER smelled so fresh!

I read on the toothpaste; "if swallowed more than the amount used for brushing, contact poison control" I was a little worried, but they said he would have had to of swallowed 4 Tablespoons, I knew he didn't eat that much, because most of it was on him. I don't know what to do with Lola, she is in to everything!

We went to Tucanos for Tony's dad's Birthday, it was so good. Ray was loving the watermelon, I have a video of him eating it, but it's kinda long, he would let out a squeal everytime Tony took it away from his mouth, he is so cute.

We also went swimming on his birthday at Tony's Grandparents pool, it's really fun, it has a slide and a diving board. Lola insisted on wearing her swim diaper cover over her swimsuit, it kept filling up with water, but you know, she has to have her fashion say about everything.

Don't mind where Tony's hand is, he was just about to squish the water out of Lola's Bum pants!

Grandma Jane bought Lola this sweet floating swimsuit, we think she looks like a body builder in it. She also wants to wear this around town.

She looks kinda crazy in this picture, but I still think she is cute.

Nantucket Weekend GIVEAWAY!!!!

2008-08-10T22:54:00.000-07:00

Nantucket Weekend GIVEAWAY!!!!

Parkin it up!

2008-08-07T22:21:00.000-07:00

Ok, so trying to get pictures of Lola at the park was no easy feat. I was literally running after her to get them, but I think I got some cute ones. The coloring isn't very good because the red slide was reflecting onto her pale skin. I love the summer!
She was running the entire time, I love this age, when they can really enjoy themselves.

I thought this one was funny, she was talking to herself, trying to climb up the ladder. she almost fell off every time, scarey!

Cheesin the best way she knows how.

I Love this one, it's my favorite.

She was flying down the slide, she caught some wicked air a couple of times.

I feel bad I don't take as many pitures of Ray, but it seems like they always look the same. He's always just sitting there with his cute little face. I promise Ray, I love you just as much as Lola.

Carrot face, and pink haired lady!!!

2008-07-29T13:19:00.000-07:00

So this was the first time I gave Ray carrots and he wasn't so sure about them, after every spoonful he would spit with his tongue out and get carrots all over me and everything else. I love to feed this kid, he always sticks his hands in his mouth and makes the cutest faces, he is so fun.

Lola is always wanting me to take her picture next to baby Ray, I never get them smiling, but I think it's so cute, she has to hold his hand all the time, and he hates it. He is always trying to squirm and wiggle free, but she holds on so tight (I'm sure this is why he doesn't like it) Maybe someday they will understand eachother, I hope!

This was last night, Lola had to wear her tutu to bed, and the biker t-shirt Grandma Lana gave her (she's our little grunge princess) she's always trying to put a spin on fashion, I dig it!

Today I was inspired! I let Lola use the washable markers while I read some tutorials online. When I went to check on her she had colored the backs of her hands pink and layed on them. Some of the color rubbed off on her hair and I decided to go for it, and I put a stripe of pink in her hair, but when I showed her herself in the mirror, she asked for more! I don't know what I was thinking, her hands wouldn't wash off all the way, but I was willing to risk it for a little fun, I think she looks like such a cute little punk! Luckily it all washed right out of her hair, and it was kinda fun, it turned the bathwater pink, I think I'm on to something here!

Right after we washed it out, she said she wanted her hair orange! (maybe tomorrow!)

One more angle!

The 24th Marysvale style!

2008-07-27T06:40:00.000-07:00

After several attempts at a family picture, this is what we got. I love how none of us are looking at the camera, I wonder when/if the day will come when we will be able to get a good one?! Happy 24th from the profile fam!

This was on our way home, I think he is so cute!

This is Lola with her cousin Jesse. She loved all of his toys, but she especially loved his tractor. (they fought over pretty much EVERYTHING!) It took her a little while to figure out how to drive it, then we couldn't get her off of it. (thankfully the battery died!)

Lola being sad that her driver (Jesse) left.

That's better!Daddy and Lola right after they caught a fish at the annual fish Rodeo. This is hilarious, just picture about 100 kids running around screaming trying to catch a fish with their bare hands, it really is a must see, soo funny!

She is so burned out after chasing those fish with Dad.

Dad having fun during a diaper change. Ray, not having fun during a diaper change!

Lola had a series of meltdowns at the park! She had so many fun prizes from the fishpond and other fun games, that she couldn't handle not being able to open all of them. Life is hard for this beach babe!

Good Times!

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

Happy Birthday Tony! His Birthday was Monday the 14th, we didn't do anything really fun, we went shopping! which Tony said he will never do again, it was his idea to go get some new things, but I think he got a little taste of why I don't like to take the kids shopping with me. It took us all day to get a few shirts and a few pairs of shoes. Between spilled food, diaper changes, feedings, and lots of chasing Lola, it made for a really long day. It ended with a slice of Winger's asphalt pie, so that was good. We sure do love you Daddy/Tone!

Sparklers are a big hit with Lola this year, she wants to do several each night before bedtime.

Tony loves doing tricks with the kids, we should put him in the Circus!

Lola always wants a turn too, she is getting a little big for this trick!

Cherry Hill

This past weekend we had a family reunion at Cherry hill water park, it was so fun. A little pricey, but it was worth it. Lola loved the slides and we pretty much had to drag her out of each activity in the park. Ray spent most of his time there asleep, which was nice, this allowed Tony and I to have some fun on the slides too! Lola was soo sweet, everytime while we were waiting in line to go down a slide, she would say, "This be fun!" and the whole way down she would scream, "WHEE!" She was also full of hugs and kisses which is always fun. We were sad, it was also Tony's family reunion the same day. We stopped off and had breakfast with them on our way up, it was so good as always, but we were sad, we heard we missed out on some sweet games.

This was right before we left the park, baby Ray was being so cute. He kept trying to grab his feet and put them in his mouth, I didn't post a picture, but he had scratches all over his legs, from trying so hard to get them. He has the sweetest squeals, I love it!

We couldn't get any pictures of Lola, she never stopped moving. She was pretty excited about this koolaid squeeze-it, this was a first for her, she kept saying, "mom, this good!" It was good for me too because it is clear.

Sleepy boy!

This was on Tony's Birthday too, I have tried everything to get this kid to laugh, and he would only give me a smidge of a giggle, so this was really fun to hear. I caught it after a while so it had died down quite a bit, but still really worth it. I am excited that it was Lola who got him to laugh,
I hope they will always be good friends, and make eachother laugh like this, it is a good sound for sure!

Waaay Behind!

2008-07-08T22:13:00.001-07:00

Tony stuck Ray in the laundry basket and he fit in their perfectly, he could sit up in there all by himself and he looked soooo grown up. I love what he is doing with his arm in the first pic, and I love his little expression and the way he is kind of leaning back on his arm in the second one like he is just chillin.

I threw this one in because I really love these two, even if they aren't smiling!

Tony and I took a trip to Lowe's the other day and didn't take the diaper bag (Big Mistake) it was just going to be a quick trip. Well, baby Ray as you can see had a major blowout. It was pretty funny to watch Tony and I trying to find something to clean us up with. Tony found some little plastic bags that are meant to put bolts and screws and what not in, and used them as pooper-scoopers, then Baby Ray and I hit up the Lady's room and I piled a bunch of those nasty scratchy paper towels between us and we headed out to the car. We made baby ray ride home on the pile of paper towels and a Lowe's bag, pretty sweet!

Take note of Lola's sweet "shoe" it's part of my photo shop software box. I walked in the room and she was walking around all dainty-like, it was too cute! Where does she come up with this stuff, seriously?

This is Lola's cute face painting she had done a few weeks ago at a carnival by our house. It was all she wanted to do, so we waited in line for at least an hour and about five minutes after she had it done, she spilled water all over her face and completely ruined it, at least I got a picture!

So, this little experience was priceless, I wish I would have caught it on tape. I was headed outside to see Tony, he was painting some frames in the back yard. I was holding baby Ray outward on my hip, and Lola was following beside me. Right before I got to the back door of our house to head outside I started to hear/feel Ray's little belly rumble and then I heard a big splat! So I looked down at the tile floor and didn't see anything, now here's the kicker; I look down at Lola and she had the most shocked and disgusted look on her face, she looked like she was about to cry. Baby Ray had spit up completely on her, right on her forehead, hence the splatting sound. I felt so bad, but I couldn't stop laughing, her facial expression spoke a thousand words. She just kept saying, "That gross, baby Ray! Don't do again!" I should have taken the video before I cleaned her off, so you could get the full effect, curdled milk, Yuck! P.S. Don't mind the candy stuck in Lola's teeth, I had to give her something to take her mind off the yuckiness! (I know this isn't a word, but it works!)

A few weeks ago my good friend Shanna called me to ask how I made Lola's tutu and I was trying to explain it over the phone, when she didn't get the picture I told her I would take some pictures and e-mail them to her. I then decided it would be easier for me to just video tape it for her. I make myself laugh watching this, why was I thinking that I could video tape myself making a tutu? I need two hands, and for this I needed THREE! P.S. Please ignore that your watching this through the legs of my Christmas pajamas, it's all about comfort, right? I just know that all of out there are going to be making adorable tutu's now that you got this sweet demo on how to make them, ta hee he hee!

He Got Hitched!

2008-06-26T14:45:00.001-07:00

This is my twin brother Isaac and his beautiful bride Ashley, aren't they a good looking couple? She has the most blue eyes I have ever seen. I love you guys!

These are my two favorite boys!

Just Doing our thang!

Tony and Ray Boy, they both looked so handsome.

Left to right- Me, my sisters, Holly, Chellese, my nieces Sydney and Alex, My sister Angie, my Niece Mckenzie, My sister Bridgette, and of course Baby Ray(AKA Ladies Man!)

This is My Mom and my step dad Scotty, I thought they both looked really nice.

This Is Lola Stealing Grandma Lana's Shoes. After she took them she went and hide under a table, she really LOVES shoes!

Little Ray of Sunshine!

2008-06-24T21:58:00.000-07:00

I adore this kid! I was a little worried at the beginning because he wanted much more attention than big sister Lola did at his age, but now he is so content and sweet, and such a lovable little man. I love the way he holds on to my arm when I carry him around. He wraps both of his tiny arms tightly around mine, he is like a little koala bear. He is so snugly and kissable. I hope he will always be close to me, and never deny me a good squeeze. This boy was blessed with extra drool, I love it! (not really, but I sure love him) Baby Ray is ALWAYS sticking his tongue out these days. He likes to make the farty noise ( whatever you want to call it) where you stick out your tongue and blow. He has been able to do that since he was born. I first noticed him doing it in the hospital, so this is a naturally born talent for sure!

Lola's New Bed!

2008-06-23T14:47:00.000-07:00

So last week Tony decided to make Lola a new bed, and she loves it! (During the day that is! Night time is a whole different story!) She has yet to sleep in it. She loves to play on it, she gets out all of her stuffed animals and asks them if they want to jump on her bed with her, it's really cute! We are so lucky to have such a skilled man in the house. He is funny, he was giving himself a hard time that it took soooooo long to build it, (it took him 8 hours, are you kidding me?!) I wish I had his skills, I love you Tone!

Fashion DIVA!

2008-06-17T10:10:00.000-07:00

This girl is too much! The other day I took Lola and Ray to the Doctor and she insisted on wearing this furry hat with a sundress and sandals. She got some pretty good looks from people in the waiting room, I just hope people realize it's her and not me dressing her like this! She also had to take her empty Dora bubble bath container, she thinks it's her baby. I bought her a real Dora doll, but she doesn't like it near as much! Later that same day she wanted to wear these fishnet tights and this hat, she is soooo funny when it comes to hats, she can't seem to get enough of them!

Trick Stealer!

2008-06-11T07:09:00.000-07:00

This is Lola with her cousins Holden and Hudson doing tricks. I Love it when Hudson gets upset with Lola because she is doing his same tricks! (Hers don't look like the same tricks at all!)

I love these Kids!

2008-06-11T06:51:00.000-07:00

Lola's face cracks me up in this one, and I can't get over how sweet baby Ray is! He gets more squishy and kissable everyday!

I am Snow White!

2008-06-11T06:44:00.000-07:00

I Saw this on Shai's blog and was surprised I was Snow White! Who am I kidding, she's not REAL, she's a cartoon!

You Are Snow White!

Pure and trusting. You are a gentle soul who can get along with just about anyone. Everyone you meet instantly falls in love with you. How can they resist? You have a pure, lovable nature that's irresistable. Just don't trust everyone who comes across your path.

Which Disney Princess Are You?

Taggy-tag-tag-a-rama!

2008-06-06T19:34:00.000-07:00

So I've been tagged by Cute Aimee Finn, here goes nothin!

4 things I was doing 10 years ago.......

1. Graduating from Delta High School, I can't even believe it!
2. Flirting with boys, Snuggling, but NEVER brave enough for a kiss, giving boys the Cheek!
3. Having my nose broken four times, once by my twin brother Isaac!
4. Totaled SEVERAL cars! Got hit by a car on my bike, but it was my fault, how embarrassing!

4 things I was doing 5 years ago........

1. Working for a pediatric Dentist, and Green Day Landscaping. (I was a Glorified weeder!)
2. Living with Heidi Davis, and making up some sweet dance moves! (I love you Heidi-pants)
3. Met lots of GREAT people who helped shape my life.
4. Not getting enough sleep, Laughing my guts out, being super silly and loving it!

4 things I did Yesterday........

1. Went out to eat with Tony's Grandparents, and hoped that we will be as cute and good as them when we are their age. (We love you Fudd and Ber!)
2. Changed LOTS of diapers!
3. Cleaned the house.
4. Got ready for the Day! (this doesn't always happen!)

4 shows I watch regularly......

1. So you think you can Dance (I LOVE this show!)
2. Shrek 2
3. Bee Movie
4. Monsters Inc (Lola wears the pants, when it comes to the TV!)

4 people I tag

1. Brook Clements
2. Suzette
3. Kristin Patten
4. Miriam

Lola says.......

2008-06-05T11:34:00.000-07:00

I just need to blog a few things Lola has been saying lately before I forget:

"Copper-planer" This is a combo for Helicopter and airplane, I don't know why she mixes them together, but I think it's really cute! I will be a little sad when she says words correctly.

"My Size" She says this for anything that is hers. The other day she got a yogurt out of the fridge, and I asked Tony to help her open it, she didn't want him too. She said, "no, my size daddy!" I asked her, "your size spoon?" she said, "no, my size Logurt!" She calls it Logurt.

"Lolo" This is what she calls herself. Which is funny because she can say her name, she used to call herself La-lo, Lola backwards so I know she can say it, but I kinda like Lolo.

"oh my gosh!" The other day Tony was changing her and she said, "Oh my gosh, my bums talking!"

"Dawn it!" I am always saying darn-it, and it is rubbing off on Lola, yesterday she dropped something and said, "Oh, dawn it!" then Tony said, "who taught you to say "Darn it?" she said, "Jesus". I highly doubt it!

One more thing Lola does a-lot of right now is pick her nose, we were on our way from the store a few days ago and I looked back and she had the worst bloody nose, she really gets carried away (diggin for gold!) I took some pictures, but they are on Tony's cell phone, so I will have to post them later, pretty funny.

The BIG day!

2008-06-02T18:09:00.000-07:00

This past couple weeks I have been sick, so I really haven't felt like blogging! I finally got into the Doctor and feel a-lot better. We blessed baby Ray on Sunday, Tony gave him a really good blessing, I am so thankful I have a good husband and daddy for our kids. Baby Ray was twice as big as the other three babies that were blessed, this kid is growing tooo fast!

Thanks fam who could make it, soooo good to see everyone! We were sad that all our family couldn't come, we missed you!

We ate homemade Cafe Rio at the park, it was de-lish! This is Lola with cousins Chase and Sydney, drinking (virgin) margaritas, made by Grandpa Dick, they got a little carried away with the straws!

I threw this one in because I got this dress at walmart for four dollars and I think it is so cute, I love Orange!

Lola and Cousin Jesse ROCKIN out on the porch.
Lola 'Not' traveling light to the grocery store.
Lola and Jesse not being reverent enough to sit in the Chapel.
I think baby ray thinks these two are Crazy, with a capitol 'C'!
Definetly!

Here is "Pincess Siona" as Lola would say. She Loves Princess Fiona from Shrek. Every day she wants to dress up like a princess, she doesn't like pants anymore, only skirts and dresses, and of course tutu's. I attempted to make her this tutu, it isn't perfect, but she LOVES it!

I Love you princess Lola!

Three Month's Old!!!!

2008-06-02T17:54:00.000-07:00

I can't believe this kid, he seems to be growing faster than the speed of light! I really don't know how he does it, he goes to sleep and when he wakes up he is bigger every time sheesh! I love my squishy boy, I can't get enough of his sweet lips and beautiful blue eyes, but my favorite thing about him would have to be his smile, it melts my heart!

My little Shrek baby!

2008-05-22T06:05:00.000-07:00

When Lola was little we took pictures of her like this and I wanted to compare them, but I couldn't find them so baby Ray is flying solo.

"Mom, your Crazy!"

"Wudd up Dawgs! "

She's got CRAZY hair, but she knows how to Shake it!

2008-05-22T05:57:00.000-07:00

This girl LOVES to dance, but I can't ever capture her at her best, so I guess we will have to settle for this. Watch out JLo, baby's got back!

The Budding Artist!

2008-05-22T05:40:00.000-07:00

So yesterday night I was taking a shower and Lola comes in and says, "Mom, looka I did!" She stuck her arms through the shower curtain and I said, "Lola what did you do?" She said, "I draw a kitty cat!" I thought it was so funny, I couldn't get mad at her. She had taken a really late nap, so Tony was already in bed, and I just jumped in the shower, five minutes into it I discovered my little girl is a Tattoo artist. If you are thinking of getting one, Please let her know!