The Happenings

**WARNING** There are a lot of pictures in this post! I only put about a 1/4 of the pics I have taken lately too :) I am using this as journaling, & I like pics more than writing!!

Thanksgiving swimming with cousins
*Cannonball Creed!

Helping put the Nativity together

"Da-guy" & Aiden -little buddies

Cayzli had her tear ducts probed to clear them up- the little gown just drowned her (all 15 lbs. of her)

All done - & a bit groggy *Daddy comforting his little girl

*Cayz & Maiz in Cali - BFF's (we gave in & let them play on the ground- they were eating muffins in this picture) They had so much fun dancing to the music & playing with the light-up trophies at the pageant :) They did fabulous travelling there, not so happy coming home- they must've been pretty sad to leave Palm Springs! (actually elevation change-ears not so great)

My boys love gymnastics, I'm soo glad we share the same passion for it :) Treyg is the happiest guy in the gym & is always willing to try new skills

Did I mention I am a Great Aunt?! Yeah, what the.. is that legal?!! Cayz loves her new baby girlfriend cousin Gwen Marie Soper 7lb 14 oz; & look Cayz is finally bigger than someone :) It is still hard to believe Cayzli was 2 lbs. lighter than this! Congrats to my niece Ashley & hubby Brock (she wouldn't let me take a picture of them-I'll get her next time)

My little gymnast dude Creed -he is doing awesome, has great flexibility & amazing handstands!

*Putting up Christmas lights - is it really that time, where did the year go?

Treygalish with his toy :) Perma-grin

Thanksgiving Day 4-wheelin' outing

Thanksgiving group (most of us) at Kent's Home

Treyg likes to take my camera & take some sweet random photos - he's da best!

Awww - lovin' his baby

Kai & Baby Jesus (Little People Nativity- the best!)

Oh Look- a picture of me & Jas: So happy to have him home!

Her signature pose: "I love you" fingers in mouth-left hand, rubbing ear with right hand

Climbing walls?! Remember when we'd do this for entertainment growing up?

Love this lil' dude- He asks to mop :) Wow a little cleaning streak in my kids too??

Time Out For Women - Hilary Weeks next to me, & yes I look GINORMOUS, but loove my purple heels (even if I totally took a huge Fall in them that night) Worth it - Kinda!

First Braid :) .. yep I kinda like this girl stuff!

Creed showing us how strong he is at Gymnastics

Fun Hair Do's with the Girly :) (when she'll sit still long enough)

Cmon Mom, lets go to the pool! (I took Cayzli with me & went with our friend Amy & her 2 daughters Maddi & Maizy to California for their pageant)

*Cayz girlfriend is taking 2 -3 steps at a time!

Cayz content at the pool in Palm Springs- very relaxing 80 degrees outside

Kai loves to ride scooters & take pups for walks

"Krave" our new Favorite place (Self Serve Yogurt & yummy toppings)

Decorating the tree- we let the kids do it all this year - sooo cute & decor not quite 1/2 way up the tree :)

Palm Springs hangin' by the pool

*On the way to Palm Springs with our friends, I had to stop & get some cute pics of Cayz on these train tracks

"New Moon"in' it at midnight- yeah we were a bit crazy, but heck I won a shirt & some candy :)

This girl is "all over the show" now!

*Yeah, we're pretty much saving the planet!

Kai riding his bike w/ Cayz

*Pretty Treyg, pretty bows

Pippy Longstocking?!

*As you can see, you can tell who lets me take their pictures! I can get random ones of Treyg's, but he usually just likes to take self protraits. Occasionally, the other boys will allow a few pics :) that's what I get for taking a thousand pics a week -haha!

I have some pretty sweet pictures of Jas & I shopping at midnight on Thanksgiving, but can't post until Christmas so we don't give away any surprises :)

Now, I just need a good camera- a girl can dream!!

Creed likes riding his 4 wheeler, bike & doing gymnastics- he enjoys school, gets ancy to do more & more. He likes to be the 1st one done in everything :) He continues to be our jokester

Treygen is loving riding his bike & we go for rides everyday- he's my little "Luther Buddy" & I'm "Zeke" - Kai guy is "Kojo" & occasionally we have "Stinky Cast" (Dad or Creed) He enjoys playing games, lincoln logs & blocks.

Tekai still doesn't love the potty training idea, some days are better than others! He is very polite says "Thank you" & "I love you" all the time :) He is still our LOUDEST lil' dude (True Brown Boy) loves Scooby Do & likes to ride the "fire" scooter.

Cayzli is all over the show now- she is starting to walk! I don't love that she is growing up :( she will be "one" in 10 days, has 2 teeth on the bottom & 4 on top. She has put on a little weight now that she'll take a bottle, she is 15 lbs. currently wearing size 3 -6 month clothing (some 6-12) & size 1-2 diapers. Cayz is our Sassy lil' Princess & the boys love her too :)

I can't believe it is December & we are almost into 2010 what in the world?! We hope to have as much Fun & Crazy adventures then too :)

I am Blessed

My Forever Family

Ya know, I thought that I would hate this time of year for the rest of my life. It was 2 years ago today that I was shook up with the news of my daddy passing away in his sleep. I will always remember the day as Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving. It was the most awful day of my life & I don't want another day like that again.

I couldn't get excited for Thanksgiving last year & seemed to be in a weird daze. This year I have been dreading it, until I really got to thinking about being Thankful for all the things I'm truly blessed with & how this is the perfect time of year to reminisce about all the fun times & memories I had with my Padre. I still feel like I'm in the Twilight Zone, so my mind isn't clear, but these are some of the things I am thinking of:

*My 3 boys were blessed to get to know my dad, & each have characteristics of him. I am thankful for that.

My sweet baby princess was sent to me straight from my daddy's arms. I am thankful for that.

I can whistle like my dad. I am thankful for that.

My Dad was able to be with me in the Temple when I received my own endowments & also on my wedding day. I am thankful for that.

My dad was the best listener & gave great advice; with an un-biased opinion. I am thankful for that.

Jas & my dad loved to talk sports & they got along so well. I am thankful for that.

I might have "num-chuck" calves & a long torso, but they came from my dad & I am proud to be his little girl. I am thankful for that.

I inherited my dad's love for the Yankees, BYU, Peanut Butter, "Nuggies", Neil Diamond, Willy Nelson, John Denver & Johnny Cash music, travelling, & hanging out with Family. I am thankful for that.

His passion for sports & his competitive streak lives on in me, & my kids :) I am thankful for that.

Some awesome quotes that will always stay in my family: "Judas!" "Slower than a blind camel" "Mash his melon" ... oh the list goes on & on- I miss him.

One of the biggest blessings I am thankful for is His Example. He was REAL - & life wasn't sugar coated. He made everyone feel good about themselves & served all he knew, up until his final hours on this earth. I am thankful for that.

*I am also so blessed to have my wonderful mom! I can't even explain how much she does for me & our family. I know it had to have torn my dad up to leave her, but he knew she was such a strong Rock & could help each of us kids through this life. She is an amazing lady, only worried about all around her- not herself. She has such a fun bubbly personality & lives her life in service. I wish I could do more for her, as she has done for us. I hope I can follow her example & be like her someday. I love you Mom & know that Dad is proud of you & is with you all the time. I am thankful for that!

So I hope I can try & remember each year what I have been blessed with, & not what I felt was taken from me. It won't be easy, & I'm sure I will have a few emotional melt-downs- but hey that just means I'm alive. I am thankful for that.

*I would be really thankful too, if blogger would let me download these other photos- I'll keep trying-hah!

*&$!*!

I posted quite a few below, since I hadn't for awhile. I'm going to go private, when I get around to the NIGHTMARE of typing in the email addies on blogger- Jeez!

U2 Vegas Baby

*Wild & Crazy Weekend with my Bro & Sis & Friends! I did miss my hubby & Babies- so did my Chi-chi's. Note to self: if nursing, remember to take pump with you on trips away from baby.

Yeah, tats look totally real! -I'm not quite sure what I was doing ;)

we look GINORMOUS in front of that fridge :)

My Hotty Bro Joel & his Gorgeous wife Missy - love this picture

*showing off the sweet Tats
Fun Times

*When we get together - all craziness takes place

Girlies getting ready to Rock Out!

Red Velvet Cheesecake WHAT?!? - Darn Delish

Don't Mess with the Zohan :)

We had a FABULOUS time in Vegas at the U2 Concert a few weeks ago :) They pretty much are the best concert anyone will ever see- Nuff Said! Oh, & Black-Eyed Peas Rocked my world too, as the opening band. Fergalicious was delicious. It was definately a SOLD OUT Stadium - it was chuck full 60,000 people CRAZY!!

Good Company (Joel, Missy, Ryan, Lainie, Jill & I), yummy food (Cheesecake Factory, Pei Wei, Circle K Nachos-haha :) at 1am none-the-less, Robertos, Great Shopping (Vickis Secret, GAP & so many others) & thanks for the Pedi Jeej. Just for the record, I really liked your scorpion spider on your toe :)

*Thank you to my lover boy who stayed home with the kids & my wonderful Mom! It was a Wicked Awesome & much needed quick trip :) ... Now Anaheim June 2010, anyone?!

Princess Cayz Pics

*Cayz 9 1/2 Months old in these adorable Pics I can't believe how fast my lil' girlfriend is growing up! She has such a fun personality & sweetness about her- she lights up our days :)

Kellie from Elements Photography did an amazing job, as usual- we love Kel & can't wait to meet her lil' McKai man!

Halloween Fun

*jacked up blogger won't rotate my picture- anywho it is Treyg & Kai showing off their halloween goodies Kel gave them :) -oooey gooey slime w/ eyeballs, brains & fingers..mmmm
*One of our favorite Halloween tradition's is going to this Mansion House - she has tons of fun decorations, firepits, train rides, balloons & she gives out big candy bars!

*Jas AKA: the priest in a kissing booth?! WHAT??

*Train Rides - fun for all (Creed: BYU Player, Treyg: Batman, Kai: Nacho Libre)

*Yep, that is Nacho Libre (Crazy Wig & all) Some people thought he was a lion & bear superman, so everytime he'd say trick-or-treat he'd say, "I Nacho"

*Cayz Ladybug Princess

*The whole Crew

*one of the parties we went to... Nacho was sleeping at home

- but Jas & I represented him with our Priest/Nun get-up (I know I totally look like the Hot Nun from Nacho, it is Crazy the similarities!) *Creed w/ some buddies at their School Halloween Party

*Halloween Parade- I didn't do so hot taking his picture there :( it wouldn't take until he got in front of the gate

*another fun tradition: Carving Pumpkins

*We made these yummy Ghost Krispies for a Party

*Jas did an awesome job with this Pumpkin

*slipping in the kucky punkin guts (Treyg wanted to be a toilet for Halloween- we laughed, then at Creed's Halloween Parade we saw a "Toilet Costume" it was one of Creed's friends- hilarious!)

*Creed carved his pumpkin all by himself- did an amazing job! Only one cut on his middle finger :( not too bad...

*Cayz loves pulling herself up to things now- she loooooved this GINORMOUS Pumpkin - oooh she is so fresh, check out that lil' lady!

*Our Fav Fam Tradition: Chocolate Haunted Mansion

This year the Choc Mansion lasted 2 days.... we usually last a week or more! -Haha

Creed is 7!

Creed had another fun filled Birthday. We had a family party at Pirate Island Pizza. Jason surprised him & got home from Texas on his B-day (w/Gpa Curtis) & picked him up from school. He was excited about his cool presents: Pirate Legos, BYU football, light up truck & trailer, space shuttle, games, clothes & orange crocs :) We also surprised him & took him his favorite Taco Time meal for school lunch...

Creed is such a great help & good kid. We are happy & blessed to have him in our home. He is the life of any party. Creed loves sports & is currently taking Gymnastics. He is excited for his 8th b-day to be baptized. Love you Creed Bear- you are an awesome dude!