My Other Great Mom

*Our Texas Parents: Elbert & Caroline Curtis

Okay this has taken way too long to post & I feel really bad, because I didn't have pictures on my computer. I have to have pics with my posts. So, I scanned some in....
This is our other GREAT MOM! Caroline lives in Sea Brook Texas & we don't get to see her as much as we would like. We talk most Sundays, but miss seeing her & Elby (Elbert). She is in the Stake YW Presidency & runs her own company, that has been around for 25 years. She is a very talented & motivated person. She has been here for each of our children's births or blessings & truly supports us in all we do. She is so sweet & fun with our kids. My kids keep asking when we are going to go visit again & we just don't know. :( It gets so expensive to fly 5 people anywhere now-a-days. We hope they will be able to get out here sometime soon. So here's to you Mom "We Love You" come play soon.........
*This is a picture from Texas & our family we don't see too often* We miss you guys!
*This is a picture of me & Caroline in Cancun- we had such a blast :) " Grochas Mom "-- good times! (Yeah, I look lovely- it's called Pink Eye- not fun while you're on vacation- no makeup for me!) *NO - we weren't LIQUORED UP either - haaahaa*

*Watermelon Dudes :) WE LOVE WATAMELON

*We love doing "Circus Acts" - Oh so TALENTED!!
*Jason's family photo-- & NO he hasn't had any classes, AMAZING, I know!! (That's Treygalish in the front- well, his little spiky do!)

*Creed & Dad having a Thumb War
*Tekai guy can't quite make it through lunch- yep he is taking after his big Bro Treyg with the bumps on the head! This one is from Gma's concrete steps-- YouCh!!
*Rhino ridin' - trying to finish the Trampoline Project.... we have killed most of our grass with these lovely vehicles on our yard! (tractors, rhinos, trucks) But atleast the boys will have a sweet trampoline ground :)
*Feeding Duckies* ..... & Fishies :) always a great day, except when you step in their crap, Good Times.

**Oh & we went & saw "Indiana Jones & The Crystal Skull" this weekend... I really liked it! Harrison Ford is awesome as always (except "What Lies Beneath" - I have to sleep with a nightlight because of that movie, FREAKY, & I don't love him being a bad guy. What's up with that?) New Indy was a great movie overall :) But I did miss my hotty actor Sean Connery, I'll let it slide.

A to Z

I got this from a Friend : A To Z ........

A--Attached or Single?- Attached
B--Best friend? -Jason (of course!)
C--Cake or Pie -Neither, okay maybe Red Velvet Cake
D--Day of Choice- Saturdays – Play day
E--Essential Item- Computer, Makeup, Lotion, Razors (don't love hair-unless it's on my head)
F--Favorite Color- Greens, purples
G--Gummy bears or worms? -Either- they’re both darn delish
H—Hometown- Mesa Arizona
I--Indulgence(s)- Sno-Cones, Red Vines—can you say sugar??! & Long Bubble Baths….
J--January or July?- July for the festivities & Summer
K--Kids? -Yep 3 Hotty Boys
L--Life is incomplete without -My Family, & Laughter
M--Marriage date?- January 2nd
N--Number of siblings- 6
O--Oranges or apples- Apples -especially with my sweet apple corer!
P--Phobias or fears- Losing loved ones
Q--Quotes?- "Reach high, Laugh loud, Dream big, Smile proud, Live Well, Be true—Life’s Best to you!"
R--Reasons to Smile?- My boys laughter, Jason, & a little "SNL" or "The Office" helps too!
S—Season- Summer & Fall (love the changing of seasons)
T--Tag 5 people: Jeej, Raygon, Joan, Melanie, Jamie
U--Unknown Fact- Why would I tell this??! A girl’s gotta have some secrets haaahaaaa—can’t think of any!
V--Very Favorite Store-Target, Victoria’s Secret, the Gap
W--Worst Habit?- Over cleaning (OCD)-or freaking out because things don’t stay clean!
X--X-ray or ultrasound Ultrasound—that’s how I found out my little Treyg’s wasn’t a girl & grew parts!!
Y--Your favorite food- Black Beans & Rice, Salad
Z—Zodiac- Leo Baby

We found this site the other day & it is crazy wild to think how old you are! It computes your age into Months, Weeks, Days, Hours, Minutes & Seconds! FREAKY.......

Jason: 397 Months, 1728 Weeks, 12,102 Days, 290,430 Hrs, 17,425,822 Minutes, 1,045,549,356 Seconds (at the time) -or- 33 Yrs. old

Jodi: 369 Months, 1607 Weeks, 11,249 Days, 269,981 Hrs, 16,198,884 Min., 971,933,031 Sec.
-or- 30 Yrs. old

Creed: 67 Mo, 993 Wks, 2051 Days, 49,227 Hrs, 2,953,625 Min, 173,217,529 Sec, -or- 5 Yrs old

Treygen: 40 Mo, 175 Wks, 1225 Days, 29,404 Hrs, 1,764,245 Min, 105,854,675 Sec, -or- 3 Yrs

Tekai: 15 Mo, 68 Wks, 477 Days, 11,454 Hrs, 687, 262 Min, 41,255,688 Sec, -or- 1 yr.

*it is mathcats*

FAB FRIDAY!!

FABULOUS FRIDAY - & What I'm Thankful For:

(since I never get this done on Thankful Thursdays)

1- Got through the crazy "end of school year" week! As much fun as it was, & Creed was in Montessori, a little long if you ask me.

2- Washing Machines- Man I would've never survived as a pioneer! My heart goes out to them. I had a wild week last week & weekend didn't get to dirty clothes until Monday.... 6 loads of laundry, folding & putting away made me LUPORS!!! I was grateful for the machine part, especially with 3 boys who love to play outside!

3- My sweet Creed, Treygen & Tekai.... they each have such great personalities, stubborn at times, I love them Always & Forever :) Creed helps me with so many things around the house. Treygen is sweet & just wants to hang out (doesn't want to be told to do things :) Tekai is rough, tough & very cuddley-- after he tackles you to the ground! They all love to sing songs & tell stories while cuddling in bed- gosh, I am one lucky mommy.

4- Scentsy candle warmers-- I love a yummy smelling house :) if I can't keep it spotless like I want, atleast it can smell good!

5- D.I. -- I love that someone will take all the stuff I don't need (my crap) so that I can feel organized & get rid of it monthly! Huge weight off my shoulders thanks to them :)

Pics of the Week

We had a lot going on last weekend: Pine Valley overnighter, Pine Wood Derby Party, trip to Annabella, & we managed to pull it all off! We had a busy week too. Here are some of the fun pics I captured: SHOCKER I know!!

*We could not get Treygalish off this tire swing - he had the time of his life!!

*Creed on the other hand, wouldn't hop off the 4-wheelers!!*Have you ever seen a happier kid eating jello?? -- thanks to Cammy, it was yuuuummmy!

*My hotty dudes- hanging out in Pine Valley -- Thanks Dal & Jewels, we had a blast!*This picture is Priceless! Tekai loved the horses, & they loved eating out of the dump trucks...

*All the ladies, keeping toasty & watchin' the WiLd BoYs!!! -- & the cute girls (Jewels 3)*The boys sanding down their Sweet Pinewood Derby cars-- They did great & had so much fun making them with dad :) *Creed's car - minus the wheels, almost done!

*Treygen's car all painted up, he did not mess around, as you can see on his face, arms, legs & clothes!*So, I FINALLY got my "PepperBellys" - after everyone had to listen to me whine about wanting their "darn delish" Mexican food :) Jason was sweet enough to take me after the Funeral Luncheon! (I saved myself for Pepperbellys baby- & it was worth the wait!) *Just a couple of screwballs! (I do like my dad's tie on Jason :) *Cousin Buddies - all within a few months of each other. Treygen, Wyatt, & Aidan*Pajama day at School for Creedy Boy :) He wore his stripity stripe jammies & Madagascar Hippo slippers-- movie & popcorn day, he was stoked!*The newest Curtis Truck -- love the midgee size -- so do the boys! (You can never have enough ride-on vehicles...... if anyone is looking for one, I would consider selling a few late at night- if you know what I mean!!!) haaaaaa

*We took the boys to the new Washington Rec Center & had a total Party :) It was all fun & games, til' somebody had to take a dump in the pool!! -- No Joke -- Jas & I looked at each other & said, "well that was easy getting them out of the pool" It was quite comical watching the lifeguards slip on the rubber gloves while hundreds of people sat back waiting to see what was going to be found..... my boys weren't happy with whoever did it- they kept saying "don't they know you don't crap in the pool?" Now I think I know why they have babies wear a swim diaper, then rubber pants, then a swimsuit!!! Wow, someone missed the memo! We then went to Adventure Pizza, another Fun Time was had by all. I like the salad bar & the boys enjoy the pizza/pasta bar/games with prizes, you really can't go wrong.

*Tekai didn't love this so much- he was wondering what he was supposed to do. I think it would be fun for kids up to age like 10 months. It really was cool, he just wasn't too impressed!*Treygen started to like this slide, after he watched Creed go down about 10 times! This was the funnest section of the place for my lil dudes!

*The Biggest Event of the Week: Creed's Graduation from Bare Foot Montessori!!! We are so proud of our little dude, he has always seemed so grown-up. He gets along great with everyone, always carries a smile, peace sign, hang loose & of course Iloveyou's for his mom :) He loves to hike, find rocks, ride bikes, LAUGH, tell stories, do tricks on the trampoline, play sports & just hang with friends. His teachers said he is a friend to all, hard worker & very respectful to everyone. It is hard to believe my baby will be going to Kindergarten next year. Way to go "C-DOG, CREE BEAR, BUBBAROOSKIE BOY" We love you :)

***Alright, so I probably should've just done a slide show, but oh well, you got through it. NO BIG WOOP!!!***

Annabella Trip

This past weekend was an ending of an era for us. My gpa Virge passed away at the great age of 96, & he was the last link I had to my dad. It has been tough & yet we all feel very comforted to know he is well with our other family who has passed on. I was so glad that each of my kids was so happy to see Gpa & want to say good-bye to him. I've always had a hard time with viewings ever since I was little- so it was good that my kids were so calm & normal :) It is always great to see our family & sucks that it is always like this - at a funeral. We had some good times: late night Rook games (in Gpa's honor), yummy treats, swimming fun & just laughing & being CRaZy together.-- we're all pretty good at that!





*We got some pics by my dad's headstone - it turned out really nice

After I had posted the last post, I got a phone call from my mom & my Gpa Virge passed away. My dad came & got him. Treygen asked me if he had a car & if Heavenly Father was with him. -Such sweet little spirits :) I am so lucky to have had such wonderful men & examples in my life. Until we meet again, I love you Gpa & Happy reunion with my sweet daddy.....

Little Wonders

*I was listening to this song & it hit me today, this is how I've been feeling. I miss you Dad, miss your laugh, smile, whistle, bear hugs & so much more... hope Gpa can see you Soon.
I had to post the lyrics....

let it go,
let it roll right off your shoulder
don’t you know
the hardest part is over
let it in,
let your clarity define you
in the end
we will only just remember how it feels

our lives are made
in these small hours
these little wonders,
these twists & turns of fate
time falls away,
but these small hours,
these small hours still remain

let it slide,
let your troubles fall behind you
let it shine
until you feel it all around you
and i don’t mind
if it’s me you need to turn to
we’ll get by,
it’s the heart that really matters in the end

our lives are made
in these small hours
these little wonders,
these twists & turns of fate
time falls away,
but these small hours,
these small hours still remain

all of my regret
will wash away some how
but i can not forget
the way i feel right now

in these small hours
these little wonders
these twists & turns of fate
these twists & turns of fate
time falls away but these small hours
these small hours, still remain,
still remain
these little wonders
these twists & turns of fate
time falls away
but these small hours
these little wonders still remain

*This song is amazing. I have had such a crazy life lately & music has been my little out. My friends are awesome too :) Thank you for sticking by me while I've been feeling a bit LuPorS!!!

*Gymnast Creed


*Dalmation Greasy Monster Boy -- Treygen & Creed got covered in this oil guuuue & it took days to come off, even scrubbing with Jason's magic goo-gone goods!


*Creed & cousin Karlee planting our mother's day flowers in Lori's yard :)


*Tekai's Crazy Curls w/ gel - now, if we can just keep the cute red hair!


*My yummy food @ my new FaV Restaurant "25 Main" - the BEST Darn Delish!!


*3 cute gals at 25 Main - Kellie, Me, & Rachel


*Matching church shirts for a couple of church goin' boys - Brock & Treygen


*Our CrAZy family picture on Mother's Day - yeah we should be in magazines, we know! (There was no liquor involved-- SWEAR!)