Fun Game

SCATTERGORIES...it's harder than it looks! Erase my answers, enter yours, and post it. *Use the 1st letter of your name to answer each of the following...*They have to be real places, names, things...nothing made up! Try to use different answers if the person in front of you had the same 1st initial. You CAN'T use your name for theboy/girl name question.

WHAT IS YOUR NAME: Jodi
4 LETTER WORD: Joys
VEHICLE: Jaguar
CITY: Jasper (Jason’s mish)
BOY Name: Jason
GIRL NAME: Jamiroqui (is that how you spell it?)
OCCUPATION: Jockey
SOMETHING YOU WEAR: Jammies (sometimes :) )
FOOD: Jujube –it’s a fruit, I swear.
SOMETHING FOUND IN A BATHROOM: Jars
REASON FOR BEING LATE: Just Because?!
SOMETHING YOU SHOUT: JUDAS!! –that’s a given!

*Finally got to that!*

Favorite Things Swap!

I got a sweet package in the mail last night from my Favorite Things Swap Partner! Jessica you sent some awesome things girl- thank you. She & I are so much alike, it is CRAZY! I received: a cool pregnancy magazine, fun Ikea ice trays (love IKEA!), spinbrush toothebrush (I needed a good one :), yummy bubble bath (who doesn't love a bubble bath?!) & some of my fav--REd Vines- which btw, lasted like 5 minutes! (We had my bro's & their families over last night & the package was out!) Better to share, I would've polished them off myself- that can't be good :) So, now I need to lay in a luxurious bubble bath reading my mag & sipping some lemonade with cool ice :) Hmmmmmm, when can I plan on that happening?!?!?!

THANKS AGAIN-- THAT WAS FUN!

Wow- look at me go, 2 posts in one day! Here are some random pictures from the last few weeks of my fun little fam :)

Tekai eating his darn delish soy nuts-- oh & he loves couscous too, I am so proud! Jason on the other hand- not so much... he dislikes that kind of stuff :)

Wiggle car ridin' boys! -Tekai LOOVES these as much as his brothers!

Tekai fell asleep like this- it was so sweet- & looks really uncomfortable :) All he needs is his blanky to cuddle with & this boy is out cold!

One of the many cool tricks Treygen does off the diving board.... he is quite entertaining! (Creed is underwater swimming)

Father's Day- the boys giving Jason their gifts- we made him a really cool book & Treyg's made a super sweet tie :)

Creed(right) & his buddy Curtis - crazy ice dudes at the pool. Jason's sister Leesa is so awesome & lets us swim all the time (literally- we are the #1 users of this pool) she has a really nice outdoor kitchen & ice machine that makes the little ice- well, it's a huge hit with the kids. I'm constantly telling them to stay out of if with their hands- especially Tekai, he's addicted!

Tekai lovin' marshmallows - his brothers gave him! Who wouldn't they were star shapes?

Marshmallows anyone??? One day I wasn't feeling so hot, so I was laying on the boys foof chair while they were playing.... Creed said Tekai wanted a snack & he would help him get one. (usually it's grapes or an apple) I woke up a few minutes later & they all had bowls of marshmallows- yum! Creed is so helpful. Gotta love the healthy snack. They then bounced off the walls for a few hours- ahhhhh, Sugar.

Flashback Friday

FLASHBACK FRIDAY!!!

A friend of mine does this- it's kind of fun........

Jodi (little Annie) I know, it's classic!

NOW-- this one goes down in the books:

Jason (little Annie!)

Grandma was a Beautician & liked to give perms. Apparently Jason was given several- bless his heart!

Who knew that two little Annie look-a-likes would've ever hooked up?! :) I'm sure Jason will be thrilled I posted this, but since he doesn't ever look at the blog, I think I'm good to go.

I'm still here- just haven't felt so hot lately! I needed a good laugh, so had to share just a few of these hilarious "De-Motivators" - WARNING: You need a good sense of humor !

Enjoy:

The best leaders inspire by example, when that's not an option, brute intimidation works well too.

The secret to success is knowing who to blame for your failures.

There are no stupid questions, but there are a lot of inquisitive idiots!

Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups.

Success is a journey, not a destination. So stop running!

If you can't learn to do something well, learn to enjoy doing it poorly!

Always remember that you are unique. Just like everybody else.

NO - I HAVEN'T HAD THE FLU FOR 4 MONTHS-- I'M JUST GROWING SOMETHING IN MY BELLY!!!

*This is me 7 1/2 months pregnant with Tekai

There- I said it : I'm PREGNANT!!! I am just as shocked as you are. Shock & Denial for the last 4months to be exact :) I'm a bit CrAZy & feeling kucky more than I'd like, so it hasn't been too fun so far. Jason & the boys are really excited. Sure, why wouldn't you be, you don't have to be prego. They have been so sweet helping me alot. Creed says we need a girl- so Treygen can practice kissing! I don't know about the kissing part- but whatever it takes to get a girl would be fun. Hahaaaaaa-- I'm hoping my Dad has some kind of pull in this!! I really don't want to find out what we are having, Jason is another story! We usually try not to tell people until my ultrasound, BUT- this one was getting harder to do.

TOP 10 SIGNS JODI IS PREGNANT:

1- I crave pickles & cereal at midnight (no- not mixed together!)

2- I got choked up watching the American Idol Season Finale--& I didn't even watch the show during the season

3- I can't drag myself to the gym anymore (NO Energy)

4- I can go from Happy -Go- Lucky, to CraZy Hormonal in 10 seconds flat!

5- I'll eat anything with peanut butter -especially Laurie's No Bake Cookies :)(protein obviously!)

6- I could lay in a bubble bath all day eating sno-cones- if I didn't have 3 other boys to take care of!

7- I get emotional listening to most songs

8- My clothes are fitting snug & I can't come to terms with pulling out bigger sizes!

9- I'd like to live on pickles & smoothies.... & an occasional coconut chocolate bar ....hmmm, wonder why my clothes are so tight!

10- I'm even more indecisive- especially at the grocery store, & end up coming home with a truck load of stuff that doesn't sound good by the time I pull in the garage! Except the Cereal- on sale at Harmons right now- I stalked up!

**There you have it-- now it's out there-- you can all stop wondering if I'm packing on the pounds for fun!**

*My Cereal Stalk up-- Jas grabbed the camera as I was coming in with the Haul!

*Creed w/ his newest Buddy pup & cool stickers

*our sweet Summer days after the pool!

*My yummy rice salad- I had to get a picture..Mmmmm! I can make some Mean Vegetarian dishes :)

*That is the yummy coconut bar I found :) & this is some darn delish sherbet I LOOOooVvE!

*I'm done ramblin' for one day*

ANOTHER DOG?!

This morning around 630am I get startled by this furry animal jumping on me! It was a cute little pup Jason found in the middle of the road & it didn't have tags. He jumped right in Jason's truck with him. He is a really lovable lil' guy & he looks a lot like Yoshi. The boys are all loving him & wanting to keep him. I keep explaining, he has a home & we need to find it. So, if anyone knows who he belongs to, let us know. Otherwise, I guess the Curtis's will continue to raise pups- I am a sucker!!

It was hilarious, when Creed woke up Treygen was telling him all about the dog. I had told him he was really good & just hangs out. Treygen said, "yeah, & he doesn't get in the fridge!" As opposed to Yoshi- I guess I really need to watch her?!?! (gotta love my bandaid nose boy Treygs- wiggle car accident!)

*Tekai had his first popsicle & Boy did he LOOOVVVE IT!!! This is what I love- he was eating an apple (his favorite thing) & got distracted by the boys getting popsicles. So, yeah he had something healthy before the "straight sugar syrup" hahaaaaa :) We had to get the red,white & blue popsicles in celebration of the 4th coming up. Next time it will be juice bars!

*Creed's cool fort, he made for Treygen & himself to sleep in! It was pretty much just a bunch of dvds, toys, chairs, blankets- etc... all lined up around the toy room up stairs! You can't say these boys aren't creative....

Father's Day Tributes!!

Happy Father's Day Jas!
He is an amazing man! He is a hard working, wiggle car ridin', swimming buddy, story telling at night, cuddling by the boys, four wheel ridin', song maker-upper, funny picture drawing, tickle monster, jokester, Wii playing, High School Musical Dancing (for the kids of course), popcorn & sno-cone making/ eating, fun loving Dad! Creed says he loves when daddy bounces him high on the tramp. Treygen likes to go on 4-wheel rides with dad- it is Awesome :) Tekai also likes the 4-wheeler & loves to tackle daddy when he walks in the room! Thank you Jas for being the most loving & fun dad for our family. We all love you & hope you have a great day!
P.S. I also hope my non-vegetarian dinner turns out- if not, you always have the "meat man" back up in the freezer! I'm pretty sure I can handle the yummy potatoes & corn recipes- not making any guarantees with this new chicken one -sorry.

*A few pics of the hotty dudes I live with- as you can see, we had to take another picture, sweet Treygalish loves to pull the crazy faces now & again!*

I'm sure I will have more pics of my boys on Father's Day- will add more later ;)
**Great Dad #2**

Jason has a wonderful dad whom I get to call Dad too. (Although I kinda like calling him Elby!) He is always happy & ready to give us some piece of information we haven't heard before. We love it. He is very knowledgable in everything. He is very talented & a go-getter of a guy. I think we know where Jason gets his ambition from :) He was a great coach for Jason on many teams. A great Scout Leader- always having fun. We are truly grateful for his love & support he gives us. Our children absolutely adore him & love the buckin' bronco rides he is always up for giving. He has so much energy to go around & loves to hike, repel, boat, fish & play with the kids. He loves Sharp Cheddar Cheese, & one year for Christmas that is what we gave him!- a BIG block of cheese & crackers- couldn't ask for more huh Papa Bear?! We miss seeing him & Mom since they moved to Texas. They are doing great work out there both for the Church & for their jobs. Thank you for your amazing love & example you teach us. We hope you have a wonderful Father's Day & hope to see you soon. We love you & are so happy to call you "Papa Bear" ;)
*These are some fun pictures of Elby & the kids- & Jason with Dad*

*Great Dad #3**

My Sweet Daddy who is not here with us, on earth, anyway- but we know his Spirit is with us. It has been another emotional holiday for me, missing my dad on Father's Day. I don't know anyone who knew my dad that didn't smile each time he was around.
He was a jokester, a whistler, a Johnny Cash listener, a Pink Panther watching, a rough hugger, a pleaser, a BYU's Biggest fan, a rook playing, a New York Yankee follower, a Big Hearted, a loudest fan in the stands, a "Judas Priest" yelling, a peanut butter eating, a Best White Elephant giving, a world travelling, kind hearted man! And I get to call him my Dad! If ever I was having a hard time with anything, I could call him or go see him & he knew exactly what to say. Whether it was what I wanted to hear or not, he knew how to handle things & give compassion & love at the same time. He ran LDS Social Services in Arizona, ran the IHC Hospice program up here & has helped so many people unconditionally. I'm so proud to be part of his Legacy & hope that I can carry on some of his wonderful teachings to my children. I love you Padre & my heart aches, I miss you.

*These are just a few of my favorite pictures of my dad with my kids- & me-my last Christmas with my dad*

Fiesta Fun

About 8 months ago I bought these tickets from a door salesman for Fiesta Fun. It was an awesome deal & I had no idea until we actually went :) We got there right when they opened, so if it got too hot we could take off. We had the place to ourselves for like 2 hours, it was SWEET! Our kids could go on anything they wanted & would just go & go. Creed loved the bumber boats, race cars & arcade games. Treygen loved the race cars & mini cars, as well as the arcades. They won over 500 tickets- & made quite the Hall with toys. Creed got a Harmonica & candy necklace among other random toys. Treygen got a recorder (we're encouraging it to be an outdoors musical instrument!), slinky, & some other things. Tekai loved the Soft Play area & mini cars- he too got a spiky ball & Creed won him a frog in a grabber machine. It was classic- I told Creed those machines are really hard & you don't always win things- just then it grabbed a frog stuffed animal! He then tried it a few more times before realizing, he was good with the one win. We had a fun time miniature golfing too. Treygen got a hole in one on the first hole. Jas & I didn't do so hot- but we had 3 kids to attend to, we weren't as focused as we normally would be playing golf-hahaa! We were there for 7 1/2 hours & exhausted when leaving. We did stop & get Blue Bunny ice-cream though- not that tired! We had to go to the big place one more time before they move to a smaller location. Our boys love the lights, music & GI-Normous ice cream statues. The radio was there doing a broadcast & Creed even one a bell that says "blue bunny." I felt like we had been at Disneyland all day. It was non-stop adventure & well worth it!

I have to mention this hilarious employee Nathan. This guy does not mess around- he is a stickler & it was so fun to watch him run around fixing cars as they'd get stuck on the raceway. There were a few screwball kids that kept getting turned around & bumping into each other & he did not like it one bit! He even gave them the ol' two finger to his eyes then their eyes back & forth. Good times were had by all!!! You are great Nate :)