Happy Happy Joy Joy

Alright I am hoping my laptop cooperates this time! I am posting some happy pictures, so you can all simmer down about the last post- ahhahahaaa :)

UGhghghg, I am now on Jason's computer- mine is ticking me off & driving me LUpOrS!!


*Creed at his 2 week post surgery apt. with Dr. Hoffman- great guy! We can swim again-woohoo :) that is just what everyone needs to see: Jodi's big belly in a swimsuit! No Big Woop- it won't stop me.

*Yup- Jodi with the clippers to Tekai's hair. It was so matted all the time in the back, I broke down & did what should be illegal (for me) Cut my baby's hair! He laughed the whole time- pretty much what he does a lot- we love it. He is so ticklish. His new thing is to sign "more" & say "moe moe moe" & he is loving his trundle bed.

*Treygen's famous back-bend & he's even holding the pup's toy. Now that's talent! Hamm boys you have got some competition :)

*We went to the Visitor's Center for Family Home Evening & Mom came with us. I loved this picture with her & my boys.

*We tried to get a family shot ;) The boys really liked the Pioneer movie, but wondered where the popcorn & treats were -haha!

*We had to get the pups a bed - heaven forbid! It was pretty cute, I thought the boys did a good job picking it out. They enjoy cuddling on it with the puppy friends.

*Tekai in the sweet Rock Shop at Zion's. He felt like such a big boy searching through all the rocks & mixing them up a bit :)

*Treygen happy as can be checking out all of the neat rocks!

*Creed in Heaven like the other 2 boys finding cool rocks. You would've thought we were in a candy store with the excitement on their faces :) They could've spent hours there. Thank heavens we found the perfect ones to bring home & be on our way!

*Fun day in Springdale -we love Zion! Yes, my hair is purple-ish, red! New style :) I'm not completely crazy, just needed something fun & different.

*Hangin' out by the "big momma rock statue"

*Cable Mountain Lodge" at Zion. This is one of the 5 buildings Jason has been working on for the last few months. They turned out so nice, & not too shabby of a scenery, to have to go to everyday :) Way to go Luva, you did a great job! Even if the stairs were a bit of a nightmare :)

*Brothers gotta hug.... & tackle.... & wrestle :)

*Mongolian BBQ mmmmmm, we love it! Treyg's & Tekai used their chopsticks this time- impressive! & Jason wondered why Treygen didn't eat very much - not alot was getting on those little suckers!

*We searched all over this town for BYU shirts & couldn't find one in Treyg's size. So, Jas came up with the great idea of "everyone has to have the crazy dude with his face painted at the game" & that is what we did! Although, he didn't want too much in his hair, or any on his belly :) I'm proud of my little dude.

*The BYU FANS heading to the "Big Brown Family Shindig" After searching all of St. George, we broke down & thought, "hmm, I wonder if DI would have shirts?" SCORE!! One in every size we needed, except Treygen's :( We are still keeping our eyes open.

*My little boy, not looking too baby-ish anymore, with his new hair cut.

*BYU Fans: you can see we don't mess around :) (picture on wall- rugs, blankets- we pull out all the goods when our Cougars play!) They did not let us down today!

*Some of the crazy kids cheering on the "Coug's" while running wild together. Which one of these things is not like the others? We still love you Colt Dog, even if you are wearing red! We will search for a shirt for you too :)

*The littlest BYU fan: Austin what a cutey & great Vaccuum!!!

*More "Y" Fans- NO Jas, you totally look Manly!! "Stop it s'more you sassy savage!" -- that was for my bro Joel -- miss you guys.

***Now, if you made it through all those photos, you are a trooper***

Yep- POLITICS!!

Alright, so my computer internet is jacked up right now- & all of my new pictures are on it. I decided to post on Jason's computer & talk about Politics!!! I hope that we can still be friends after my sweet remarks :)

What is the deal with OBAMA?? The guy is as close to a terrorist as it comes to running for president. HIs funding comes from terrorists, he supports them, bashes the bible, flip flops on most topics, wants "change" - what CHANGE? What experience does this dude have anyway? He's been a senator for 2 years: LODDY-Frickin-DA! What has he done besides serve on some board of directors for that Terrorist Supporter Ayers guy? Yeah, they hide that pretty well from the lime light also.
And then what is the deal with these people bringing religion into their voting. I saw on the news the other night people were wearing buttons that said "LDS for OBAMA" - now what the "H" does religion have to do with how you are voting?
I could go on & on Obviously. Go ahead vote your "1st Black President" I feel like they bring the "race" card in way too much, but it's not about color people, it is EXPERIENCE!
How nice is it that his running mate Joe Biden says "the presidency doesn't lend itself well to on the job training" - he's already bashing his own mate?!
I just hope he doesn't get rid of our American Flag & swap it out for his awesome "black power leader Islamic" flag he hangs in his office. WoW, best of luck to those running :)

I feel so much better having been able to put in my 2 cents. Have a wicked Awesome Labor Day weekend!- I Love the USA!!! Freedom of speech baby - hahahahaa :)

"If you want to get to the top, prepare to kiss a lot of the bottom"

These are Classic

My good friend sent me these- I had to share the goods :) We all need a little "pick me up" now & again- hahahaaa

"Is that the baby? Let me get her"

"As long as I have legs to walk on, you'll never have to take the garbage out."

"Ooh, look, the NFL playoffs are today. I bet we'll have no trouble parking at the crafts fair."

"I know, let's take you shoe shopping!"


"I don't have to have a reason to bring you flowers."

"Hold that thought a second. I want to pull over to ask for directions"

She could work!

Here is the cute lil' girl I've told some of you about :) Now don't you think she looks like she should belong to me?! Love it, can't wait to dress my little "Pink Rock Star" hahaaaa.... or Princess :)

I love this hat too- does anyone make these cute fuzzy ones??

*To see more cute baby things go to turtles & tutus- love this site!!*

Treygalish & Tekai

I feel like my posts lately have been all about my little Creed Dude. I do have 2 other hotty boys too! They have been so good to let us get all of this new "Creed School stuff" out of the way. I have had a lot of fun spending more time with them while Creed is at school. (As much as we miss Creed while he's gone!)

It is amazing how Treyg's is with one -on- one attention- ha! He has his own personality, wants to come up with games on his own (without Creed's help) & is so sweet with me :) He does enjoy teasing still & likes to say the opposite of everything you say- ugghh, that gets annoying somedays. He is getting better at that. He is excited to start pre-school in a few weeks, & gymnastics soon too. He loves to jump & do tricks on the trampoline, throw balls, & any other toy that looks like fun throwing! He is totally into necklaces, changing clothes quite a bit during the day, & losing his shorts half the time- cuz he has no butt :) hmmm, I wish I could say he gets that from me!

Treygalish- crazy shirt day :) (you can see his Shrek undies hangin' out the top of his shorts too-gotta love it!)

*Cool Cars name- never a dull moment!

*Big Blue Eyes- love that expression

*Loves to pick out own clothes- way to go- you stud!

Tekai loves to follow Treygen around, kinda like Treygen does when Creed's home! Tiki man is getting better at saying more words, rather than the whole "uh, uh, uh!" - I atleast make him sign "food" & "more" if he won't say them. He gets Treyg to help him open the pantry door & get him stuff. His favorite things are otter-pops, pickles, grapes, yogurt & cheese. Tekai loves to give high-fives, kisses, ride wiggle cars, balloons & balls, crash down blocks, tackle people & pups, & run fast! He is getting sooo big, way too fast. My little tank dude :) He even sat still & watched about 10 minutes of "Backyardigans" tonight with Treyg's... I was very impressed.

*WILD & CrAZy Hair Boy!

*Look at that-- it was all I could do NOt to squeeze him & give him lots of loves, in his sleep! I can't wait to sleep like that again- haha

*Another Heart Breaker-- church goin' boy!

*Yogurt anyone?!?!?

**We just got "Shamu- Satchy Liscious" back yesterday too!!** The boys were very excited, so was I, I have to admit. She has been excited to be here again & is such a good pup. :)

Post pics later....

Milestones!

This week has been a turning point in our lives- we had our first child start Kindergarten! I was holding back the tears = for Creed's sake. He has been so excited to start, but was a bit nervous, when we actually got there. Plus, I am a total fruit cake & don't feel quite comfortable with the Bus Sitch yet- so I will be driving :) He is fine with that, just wondered when he would get to ride the bus. We're not quite sure about that. Creed also lost his 2nd tooth the night before school started - he was way excited for the Toothe Fairy to bring him lots of change!


I was so happy to go pick him up. I was watching the clock for 3 hours straight. I did have some fun quality time with Treygen & Tekai. In fact, Treygs & I made a yummy "Italiano Creme Cake" for Creed's first day. MMMmmm, Darn Delish!! It didn't look so hot, it wasn't cool enough when I started frosting it & the layers were coming apart. No BiG WooP here- that didn't stop us from eating it.


Creed had a great time at school & met some new buddies. He was a little bummed that he didn't get to have recess :( the teacher told them it was too hot & she didn't want to be in the heat!-- Suck it up lady -- is what I was thinking. But, with me being prego- I wouldn't want to either. So, sorry for thinking that- she is a nice lady :)
One kid down- soon, 3 to go! I hope it gets easier. :)

*Creed's missing tooth- woohoo, that's 2!

*High Five- First Day of School!!!* - sweet pop belly I know :)

*Entering Little Valley Elementary...

*Creed had a treasure hunt for his 1st day- it was only 45 minutes- his official 1st day was the next day!

*FIRST OFFICIAL FULL DAY* :)

Trip to SLC

We went up to Salt Lake Tuesday night. We shopped at the Gateway Wednesday & ate at my fav- "California Pizza Kitchen" for my b-day! Their "fusilli w/ sun-dried tomatoes & brocollini" is absolutely the best pasta ever made- seriously! :) If anyone wants to challenge that- have at it - YOU Won't WIN!! heheee... Creed had his eye apt. at the Moran Eye Center- Primary Children's that afternoon. They decided then to go ahead with his surgery for Thursday. We got to Primary Children's about 9:45am & his surgery was at 11:30am -- which really meant 12:15pm. His Doctor (Hoffman) would be cutting into his lateral muscles on both eyes & tightening them, to help hold his eye in the center. It only took an hour, but he had a hard time "coming to" from the anesthesia. He was pretty agitated & really wanted to open his eyes. He was having such a hard time- they say it feels like sand is all over in them. He didn't even want his Fav- slushies (that's what they offer them) :( My poor little dude, I had a hard time watching him go through that. His last surgery was 2 years ago & he did great- it didn't take him this long to come out of it. We were worried we might have to stay overnight. He kept throwing up when he would sit up & he wouldn't drink anything. They finally decided he had enough fluids in his IV to let us take him home. That was only if we promised to bring him back if he wouldn't drink anything by morning & keep stuff down. We were glad to get him home. (to my cousin's-where we were staying) He slept almost the entire rest of the day & night- only waking a few times, but never opening his eyes. I got up with him in the night a few times & finally around 5:30am Friday morning he wanted to drink something-- yea!!! He kept it down & was hungry- so ate some crackers & was feeling great again... double YEA!!! We finally convinced him to open his eyes by a little bribery :) He really wanted this moose necklace at Abercrombie the day before- I didn't get it for him- so we told him we'd go back & get it. (For being so Brave & doing so Awesome!! ) He was thrilled-- & started to open his eyes in the car on the way there. It had been 23 hours with his eyes closed- woah that is wild! They look bloody- like someone cut into them - obviously! It is only on the lateral sides of his eyes- he squinted for a while, but has done great since! We didn't even have to give him the Loratab Prescription they gave him. He took Motrin Friday morning & hasn't needed anything else. He is one strong & tuff lil guy!
We drove home Friday & watched the Olympic Opening Ceremonies that night. Those were AMAZING- :) The boys enjoyed yelling "USA, USA!" & continue to chant it while we watch the different events. Gymnastics is on tonight- woohoo, very exciting! We love the Olympics, I even get emotional (I am Pregnant!) Okay, with that, who loves the commercial with the sweet song "I got soul, but I'm not a Soldier!"? I can't get it out of my head- love it.

Tekai loves to say "cheese" for pics now!

*All of us eating darn delish food @ California Pizza Kitchen

*Treygalish was such a trooper up in SLC- we got him this yummy chocolate marshmallows w/ m&m's - he & Tekai spent a lot of time with Grandma while we were with Creed.

*Jason & Creed stayed entertained while waiting for Creed's eye apt. - I thought we were gonna get kicked out of the place- they were racing this thing down the long hallways- it was hilarious!

*Playing in the waiting room- awaiting surgery

*just after getting ready for surgery- then we were off to the other fun playroom!

*I just had to show how Primary Children's "midgee-sizes everything! -- it is great!

*Hanging out, waiting for Creed to want to wake up & go home- bless his heart!

*Creed 3 days after surgery- eyes a little scary, but feel good :)

* I wish this picture would do this sparkly green machine justice- it just doesn't! We laughed & thought this would be sweet to own :)

*Now, we are getting ready for School- Creed starts Kindergarten, CRaZy!??! He is sooooo excited- I am trying to be for him, but deep down want to cry & not let him go. If only time could stand still. I look back at the 5 1/2 years with him & wonder where it all went?! All of his firsts: cry, smile, laugh, words, loves, kisses, foods, rollover, kinda crawl (he just wanted to walk!), walking at 8 1/2 months, prayer, riding his bike, sports & so many more firsts!

*We are glad to have this crazy week behind us! Happy to have gotten Creed's surgery out of the way before school. Now I need to figure out where to get Treygen into Pre-school?! I kind of dragged my feet. I was planning on coaching at BareFoot Gymnastics again & was just going to send him there, but with all of the complications I had with this pregnancy- that put coaching on hold for awhile. Now, I am debating on even sending him this year. I may just do my own thing here & get him in BareFoot next year. The boys are so excited to start Soccer too. I am really looking forward to Fall this year. One more season closer to having this little girl ;)

*I almost forgot to mention this would be my last post..............on Jason's laptop. I got my own for my birthday-- woohooo!!! Digital scrapbooking here I come :) Thank you again Josh & Rach- you ROCK!