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Cojo Cayz girl & me after family pictures...


Time Out For Women

*Happy 11-11-11 at 11:11pm :)

Wow -- I haven't posted for a looooong time. My life is CrAzY busy, as always & I'm not sure I can keep up with this blog anymore!

*In September we had a scare & thought we were going to have to move :( -- the house we are renting from our friends was on the market to sell & it had an offer! Luckily it fell through & we talked to them about doing a lease option on the house & we are still here!! Woohoo, we were relieved & feel very blessed to be here!

**The boys love the yard... & so do I!! They are constantly out back playing soccer, basketball, jumping on the tramp, climbing on the jungle gym, swinging on the horsey & tire swings, riding bikes, scooters, wiggle cars & one of their favorites: riding the 4-wheeler in the horse corral! I love that they can do all this in our back yard & I don't have to worry about taking them somewhere when we have a busy day. Everyone wins!

They like being able to ride bikes to friends houses again & even to school.

We had a fun "Eleven Eleven Eleven Party" for November 11, 2011 with Laurie & her kids & mom. She made 11 shaped cookies, we played games, watched a movie & counted down to

11-11-11, 11:11pm :) then threw confetti & cheered like it was New Years!! We know how to have a good time.

*Creed made the Fire FC soccer team & is playing non-stop. His team was mix matched & none of them had played together until now. They ended up building a strong team & won the championship game. It was awesome :) They play year round & are now practicing for spring season which will start in February. He & his friends love indoor soccer shoes in bright fun colors & thats what they ask for all the time. He likes 3rd grade, has read so many books (fav being Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series, & has a crush on a cute girl in his class. I said I won't tease him about it. I really like Grace Larkin :) She's the only girl he's ever invited to his Bday. Creedo helps out so much around here & has taught Cayzli how to vaccuum & dust...hmmm, someone is doing his chores- atleast they get done. He's no dummy. Cdog was a blue Angry Bird for Halloween. Yep Jas & I made it. He trick or treated with NEb Leavitt & Grace & their dads. He got quite the haul... This dude is rock solid muscle & built like the Browns (short legs)- he doesnt like wearing winter clothes & would wear soccer stuff everyday if he could get past me. :) He was a "Jingle Bell Rocker Rockstar" in the 3rd grade Christmas play. It was fun to watch him "shake it" & be cool with his buddies on stage. I thought he'd stand out with his "BYU santa hat" but his buddy Brody had one on too. Creedo had fun with their dance, & practiced with his bro's at home. They all had a lot of fun making up new dances & rock moves.

*Treygalish also played soccer & his team name was the Blue Sharks. He has become a very competitive athlete like Creedo. Treyg had several goals this season & was always right in there stealing the ball back & playing aggressive. He works really hard in 1st grade. He struggles with reading, but tries soo hard & has come a long way. He is still compassionate & doesn't like to see people sad. He is always the 1st to give me a hug & a kiss goodbye & goodnight. As tough as he acts, he is a teddy bear & so lovable. He is a brave fishy dude & wants to swim 24-7. He tries about any trick you ask him. He & Creed learned how to do backflips off the diving board this year. Treyg is brave & says whats on his mind to anyone. I need to learn from his innocence. He was a red Angry Bird for Halloween. Jas & I made the boys costumes this year. (no drugs were involved & I was not liquored up!)-haha! It wasn't too bad & was fun with Jas home helping. Treyg is still a daredevil at tricks involving anything with wheels, or just his body! He does some cool jumps with his 4-wheeler & goes pretty fast. He makes ramps & likes jumping scooters, bikes, wiggle cars, himself :) What a fun kid & joy to have around, even when he gets a little too crazy. Treyg is unique & makes up sweet dance moves/ break dancing that are very enjoyable watching. He's ready to do gymnastics again... awe makes me proud. Hopefully I don't get suckered in to coaching again. I looove it, but don't have time. He also continues to amaze us with his great LUCK. Almost everywhere we go, park, store parking lot, walk, he finds things. He can even twist quarter machines with no money & get stuff 99% of the time! Most kids find pennies on the ground... he finds quarters, dollars, bouncy balls etc... He has great eye sight that dude! He is one guy you want to have with you always.

*Tekai guy is still as happy as one awesome lil dude can be! He loved playing soccer this year & was fun to watch with his BIG smile the whole time he was on the field. He made a lot of goals & takes after his bro's in the soccer talent area. Kai would trip quite a bit & it became quite comical. He would roll out of it like a ninja & keep running. It never slowed him down. One game his coach counted & he fell 31 times-- no lie! Crazy dude. He is another wild fish in the pool & can hold his breath for a loooooong time. He will do tricks off the diving board, not take a breath & swim to the side. He could beat anyone in "holding breath" contests, including his big bro Creed & some adults! He was soo excited to start preschool at "Little Chefs" - "Five" is the name of the school part. Genevieve (Miss Gen) is the most amazing teacher & comes up with the most creative crafts! (snowglobe with picture of leopard "snow leopard", Jack in the box & she has them make some kind of snack too. Kai & his best buddy Andrew have so much fun going & learning. I'm working with Tekai in a "Learn To Read" book & he is doing so great. He thrives to learn & is so sharp. Kai looves sugar & we have to watch his every move in the kitchen searching for something sweet. He was a "Sugar Monster Frankenstein" for Halloween & it fit him well. He kept changing his mind on what he wanted to be. "1/2 sugar monster on this side, Frankenstein up on my face, & a firefighter on this other side" :) Kai makes me laugh soo much every day. He really liked going trick-or-treating with Andrew because Andrew gave Kai all of his chocolate. (he's allergic to it) Tekai had eye surgery right before Thanksgiving. He did really well & was so tough. He was in some pain once the pain meds wore off, but was tough at tollerating. It took me back to when Creed had his up at Primary Children's. C's was more extensive & he didnt do well with coming out of anesthesia (light weight like mom) TeKai was fine & his eyes are getting so strong & straight. :)
Kai is counting down the days until he starts karate again. (January) He loves to hip hop dance & sing "Dynamite"-Taio Cruz, "Raise Your Glass"-Pink, "Ridin Solo"-Jason Derulo, & BLack Eyed Peas. He is very entertaining. He asks everyday if he can open just one present.
Conversation between me & Kai:

Me: "T-eKaiii why is this present of yours under the tree have a rip right here??"

Kai: "ohhh, some uh scissors fell & cut it"
Me: "Scissors by the tree, Kai?"

Kai: "Yeah mom, scissors by the tree!" :) he's quick, I'll give him that! He says the funniest stuff lately!

*Cayzli girlfriend just turned 3 -- what the heck?! Where have 3 years gone? I completely dislike that she is growing up so fast. It is hard enough watching my lil dudes grow up, go to school, have crushes.. & now this! She is definately the princess & gets catered to her every need. She is really sweet-- but can be a lil sassy too if she has to. Her & Tekai are twins (2years apart) she also loves to dance & sing & keeps right up there with the big kids. Swimming was her favorite thing to do with the boys & her favorite thing to do was jump to mommy over & over again from the side. One time she jumped 27 times one right after the other. Cayz is the best mommy to her numerous babies, loves to walk them in their stroller, feed them, put lipgloss on them, & put them to bed.

She started dance & has so much fun. She is motivated, likes to learn & smiles the whole time. She loves her dance clothes, skirts & dresses. Cayz had her 1st Dance REcital & it was a blast to watch her dance to "Frosty the Snowman" she was brave, forgot some parts but just made up her own stuff :) & even twirled around so hard once she slipped in her ballet shoes & fell, hopped back up & kept on dancing! -thats my girl. She was excited daddy was taking all of us to dinner & ice-cream after & then fell asleep in the car on the way, haha! She is daddy's "prettiest girl" & even the boys will ask her "Who's the prettiest girl?" Its really cute how they are with her. It melts my heart. Cayzers likes to color, play dress up in mommys closet- mostly shoes, run with the boys (wiggle cars, trampoline, jungle gym) & her favorite show is "Handstands" (Little Einsteins) - she has an addiction to this! I only let her watch it if I'm showering, making meals or organizing. But if she gets at all bored at what she's doing, she comes to me "I want lil handstands" Luckily I have DVR'ed about 30 episodes!

I looked into buying her some Einsteins merch for her Bday, & realized quickly it wasn't going to happen unless I wanted to spend $399 for a little playset (rocket & 4 characters)!!! Yeah, 400 bucks? Who in their right mind is going to pay money like that on some little figurines for a child?!?! Wait- don't answer that... it's like "Tickle Me Elmo" all over again!! those crazy people spending $5000 on a flippin toy that prob cost $3 to make in China. Wow, someone was making some cash that year - while others seemed to have rocks in their heads! That reminded me of an SNL sketch where "Al Sharpton" (fake one, not real) had a show & asked a few other important political people about stuff. he kept saying "those people had rocks in their heads, right? really, they had Rocks in their heads"! okay, it was funnier on the show- check it out it was when Katy Perry (I.Heart.Her) was the host.

Anywho, now I sound like I'm on crack-- rambling & all! Back to my bestest baby girlfriend Cayzli Raine: she is a ball of energy, her favorite songs to sing: "Alive", Black Eyed Peas, "Dynamite", "I Am a Child Of God" "Sunbeam", "I Love to See the Temple", "Hush Little Baby", "Row Da Boat" "Party Rock Anthem"--yes quite the variety! She was supposed to be "Strawberry Shortcake" (another one of her FAVS) for Halloween, but the costume didn't show up until 3 days after Halloween :( so, she was a black kitty & got to wear her leotard, tutu & loved the makeup I put on her. She is obsessed with lipgloss / chapstick & nail polish.. hmmm wonder where she gets that from-- ummm....ME :) I'm seriously considering letting her do karate with Kai. She practices with him & it is so great to watch them. Who wouldn't want to see a little sassy 3 yr old "hi--yaw'n" in karate?? & the uniforms, oh just love em!

**We have taken several trips up north in the last few months to visit friends & family. We stay with our bestie Maryland friends: Adam & Marie Bjornberg. Our kids all get along so well & have a blast everytime we're there. This last time we went to "Breaking Dawn Part 1" midnight showing (sweet show)& had a crazy time. It snowed on this trip & kids played in the snow all day making snowangels, castles, snow ball fights, & believe it or not: burying each other (Creed & Treyg) cuz it's kind of like sand right? :) Kai & Jas got to go to the BYU game & guess what Tiki man's favorite part of the game was?? The hot chocolate & Cotton Candy & hat dad bought him :) Creed had decided to switch out all of his pants to shorts in his bag before we left St.G so his punishment was not being able to go to the game. I think that was the hardest lesson learned for him. I felt really bad, but he & Treyg had gone to a Jazz game with me earlier this year & Kai didn't get to go. It was his turn :) It worked out, Creedo actually ended up getting a migraine that night & vomitted so many times. Don't think that would've been fun to do at the game. Treyg had a sour stomach the next day & while I drove home with the kiddos (we dropped JAs in Provo to head to work) Treyg threw up in the car just as we got to Nephi. :( My car was not the most pleasant smelling by the time we got home. Even though I tried scrubbing it out at the gas station several times.

My friend Lori Woodard told me I should read this book series "Hush Hush" about fallen angels. I don't love to read, unless it's Twilight or Hunger Games :)...I decided to start it & couldn't put it down. In fact I bought the 2nd one "Crescendo" before I was even finished with the 1st. I did the same with the last book "Silence" & bought it while I was in the middle of the 2nd book! I highly reccommend this saga & rank it up by Twilight, if not higher. Yep I said it.... I am now looking forward to the 4th book which comes out next fall- boo.

I went to "Time Out For Women" with some friends again. (Lyndi Dunlavey, Allyson Luekengaa & others) We love it & have a great uplifting experience every time. This year it was in SGU. I think we like it a little more when its in Vegas :) this was the 4th one we've been to & they never get old.

*We had Thanksgiving at our house with my bro Kent & Elizabeths family & my cousin Brian & Kristy's family. It was a great day, lots of food (way too much) kids played outside in the gorgeous weather, Satchy made friends with the horses that live behind us :), great company, football & searching ads for Black Friday! Sad Jas had to work, but happy he has a job & will be with us for Christmas.

*I finally went into the eye dr again after 15 years-- think I needed a checkup, the squinting wasn't helping my plea case to Jas that I was ok. So, I have new glasses. They made me sick, literally SICK for the 1st week. I would feel like my equilibrium was totally thrown off & I'd get nautious anytime I'd turn my head, walk or drive... not real safe! I was thinking the Px was too strong, but when I'm sitting still looking at the computer it is fine. I wear them when I need them & it works out.

*Now we are trying to get ready for Christmas! This year was crazy wild & fun fast. Cdog & Treyg did most of the Christmas lights outside, Jas & I only helped a little. We have several outlets not working so they were bummed we couldn't put any more of our 16 strands left!! We love to decorate :) They were happy to get the BYU "Y" in the yard with blue lights. I know my dad is soo proud.

I just got my Christmas cards sent off, wrapped more presents- Cayz unwraps - I wrap again(fun game huh?), baking goodies for friends, cleaning (OCD addiction), medicating everyone who has been sick in our household (4 of us currently) Kiddos passed around strep & I was the lucky last winner! I got so sick I couldn't get out of bed. Treyg called Gma & told her they needed her to come help mom. He is a sweetheart. He sang to me & brought me kleenex & my coveted water bottle. My mom & my friend were lifesavers for me- helped all day & got my prescriptions. We missed yet another day at church on Sunday. I keep waiting for the "In-Active cookies" to show up! teehee...

"I feel Good. I feel GREaT. I feel WonDerFuL" I keep telling myself....well, that & "I can Do Hard Things" :) I'm like a walking "motivational billboard" ha... its all good, whatever works.

I love me some sweet tunes while I work out. Lately: Joshua Radin, Katy Perry, Pink, "Fly"-Nicki Minaj, Blackeyed Peas, "Without You" David Guetta, Rhianna (I did share her hair color once :), Bruno Mars, Gym Class Heroes, Robyn :) & soo many others....

We have been getting fun little gifts & stories from someone each night. It is great & the stories are so moving. Creed & Treyg are determined to catch them one of these nights. They saw someone run off 1 night & its fun for them to keep guessing. I love teaching my kids about the true meaning of Christmas & why we "give presents" -- I have great kids & am soo blessed. I have moments when I want to run & hide in a bubble bath, but for MOST of the time Life is good.

We make the best with the time we have with Jas. He is doing soo great with online school & should finish with his degree in June!! Learning & remembering things seem to come easy for him. He has ROCKED every class he's done & has flown through so many in so little time! I'm so proud of him & his hard working determination to do anything possible to succeed. I've never met anyone so positive, happy, kicked back, smart, talented & funny as he is. Even when he got jacked with his business a few years ago, He never spoke bad about people who owed him money or complained about tuff times. I need his example. He just moves forward & makes things work. He has taught me how to sacrifice a little now, so we can have it all later.

I Love Jas, He.is.my.world... & our kiddos complete it! I look forward to the future when he's with us all the time.

Always doing more projects.... it's my "sanity" & break from crazy life!

before





after - always wanted to use this awesome green :)

*not gonna lie, I am really liking the desk I made my boys :)

comfy cozy

my BRIGHT kitchen! (weird angle) I have since painted another tall back chair pink. It is like the red one in back.

*I have already re-arranged living room & some kitchen stuff* (typical Jodi)

Home Again Home Again Jiggity Jog!!

We truly feel home again-- we love to be back in Little Valley! Life is good :) ---would be better if Jas was here all the time, but we'll take what we can get!!

*my purple bench I had to show finished.. I ended up putting in entry & not kitchen with my colorful chairs.

*Treyg 1st day of 1st grade rockin it! :) *Look who can write his name??! -Tekai-- yep & its on Cayzli's dresser, NICE! Hard to be upset when you're happy about the whole sitch :) (nothing a little magic eraser can't take care of!)
*Creedo- Cheeto the 3rd grade stud!

*some picts of my house - love that I have a huge area for my workout stuff :)
..& extra space for all of my extra platters/kitchen stuff :) (this is in the basement)

**Looove Organization!! I'm crazy like that :) & a toy room again is HEAVEN for everyone-- me included!!

*C-Dog & Kai riding 4 wheeler in back yard... they are lovin' this...me too!!
I had just picked a huge bowl of apples from the tree--mmm yummy. Can't wait for the pears, pomegranates & grapes to be ready :)

*Had to show the crazy "Moulting" of Diego the crab. We thought we'd lost him & were ready to bury him when we realized he had just "shed" -he's totally good to go & stayed in his shark shell.

**I wanted to post more picts, but blogger loves to jack up everything- sooo, before I lose my mind for the night-- I'm signing off. I'll post more soon-hopefully :)

MOVING DAY

I'm happy to announce we are moving back to our Little Valley neighborhood we call home! We have been so blessed the last few years, struggled like most with this crazy economy, but didn't let it keep us down. Jas travels with his job, we are happy he has an awesome job with great benefits, so try not to complain (too much) :) he is finishing his degree (Business/Engineering) & works so hard for us. We've wanted to get back over to L.V. & prayed something would be possible. Our prayers were answered & our close friends (we consider family) called & offered us their home as they are moving. They have had a huge list of people want their amazing home. We were lucky enough that they were inspired to call us. So, a street away from where we used to live, our same ward, lots of fun friends, the feeling of "home" -- here we come!! I've decided it's okay to celebrate & be HAPPY for what we have, things can change so quickly & life is too short to sit back & wonder what could've been.


Our boxes are loaded & we are ready for the next step.....


Now if I can get over this awful back pain from pulling muscles while loading stuff, I will be an even happier girl. I learned my lesson, I can't do it all on my own! I'm not superwoman (even if I owned the underoos growing up!) I have to allow myself help. WOW I can't believe I just said that!! I'm thinking of editing that last sentence- I can't even come to terms with typing it out, let alone actually following thru with it :)

**So, we are moved now! We had a Fabulous week with Jas while he was home! It was non-stop running, unloading, organizing, 4-wheeling, playing & partying it up for my Bday!**

More AZ goodness

My 3 proud American Dudes




*the 2 sparkler girls of my life!

*mmmmm that's some good ice-cream

Laurenlish is the cutest thing ever... she would play babies & house & read fairytales out of the "Work & the Glory" books :) haha - to Cayz! They are 2 lil spitfire personality girls

*cool bird nest & eggs we found at Jill's... boys weren't too happy about them getting rid of this sweet creature home. They thought the birds would've survived the 120+degree heat on Aunt Jeej's roof... I told them they are happily living still... in Heaven.

Arizona & other summer picts

What goes best with the AZ 118 degree heat??? The Curtis FAmily :) We partied it up at Jill's for the 4th of July & also made Bahama Bucks a little more richer!

Jill & Jodi sitting pretty on a Sunday evening by the pool...

Ooops, Slipsies.... We accidentally fell in, church clothes & all!!

3 lil Rock stars

Stars & stripes forever -- & sparklers

YES we did make that awesome decoration out of Toilet Paper rolls!

We all scream for ice cream... except Jodi- she's more of a Bahama Bucks sno cone kinda gal!

this lil girlfriend wanted to take all of this to church... why not? - we're from out of town :)

Couple of friends showing their dance moves... this was classic!

Maddy & CAyz Bff's - just like mommies: Jodi & Mel

Kaylyn & Cayz- cousin buddies

there's nothin' stoppin these 2 crazy cousins...

The Infamous BAHAMA BUCKS....

Moment of Silence, while I drool over the yumminess of our darn delish BB's

Cayz kept yelling: "Temple" & pointing to the St. George TAbernacle :) while we played at the downtown splash pad

Funny dudes-- having a great day

Schools Out For Summer

*Blogger always jacks with my pictures & writing- so it is a jumbled mess...

This 1st picture was supposed to be 1/2 way thru the post & there's like 50,000 spaces between each picture & text--what is up with that? I've fixed it 4 million times!?*- yeah, I don't exaggerate much at all :)

*Cali-Fun-Ya* me & my luva

*couple of hotty dudes (Annabella Cemetary)


*Pyramid*




*Last time I took a picture of these swings, my dad was on them with Treyg!*

*This picture has a huge story behind it!* We almost had a great stunt- (couldn't post that one)good times :) Lets just say "I've got a couple of strong bro's"

*Swimming at the hotel in Richfield*

*Lala, Rhianna- oh I mean Rara & Laureesh (best cousins!)

*Annabella Cemetary
(Kyles fam, Kents fam, Jodis fam & Mom)

*The house my dad was born in Annabella - it was 30 below zero the day he was born & the car wouldn't start, so Gma Lilian had him at home!

* Gma Lillian & Gpa Virge Headstone*

(Treyg, Colton, Karlee, Creed, Kai, Austin & Cayz)

*Another cold day- May 30th, crazy it was snowing up at Fish Lake!

(my dad's headstone)

*Fav Purple dino ride at park* hehe

*My cute Aunt Vicki & her hubby Scott's Wedding Day*
(High School Sweethearts)

*Lannie (mom) Aunt Vicki, Uncle Denney
(Siblings)

*My sweet mom & me at Gardner Village

(A Vicki's wedding)- I look like a GIANT!

*So happy I could make her wedding*

(again: GIANT ME!)

*Tallest Slide * -Richfield

Happy Cayzer Cojo girlfriend

*jumping to mommy*

*Kai guy & buddy Jay-bird (Jace)

*Before chair

*After chairs - kinda excited about my fun colors for my kitchen!
(will have to put my bench on here too - I did it PuRPle!)

*Hiking on the Red Hill

*Moms Bday

We celebrated my cute mom's Bday in May. I had to make her famous Red Velvet Cake. This picture is so sweet. Right before mom blew our her candles, Kai told her to wish that Gpa could come back! -Sweetest moment--we would love for that wish to come true!

Woohoo Yay to my kiddos who accomplished another school year! Creed loved 2nd grade & had the most amazing teacher Mrs Read Rocked! She got him excited about all school things. He did great & was top in his class with reading & Math. We know Creedo the competitive kid doesn't like to lose or, not be the best- haha.

*You ever seen someone walking a Porcupine??* (Sea World)

*This is Soooo Treygalish* (sharing & having fun!) Ginormous Whale tail rice krispie treat-darn delish!

Treyg had a good year in Kindergarten. I think it wouldve helped if we started him on time & not 10 days late. (due to being back East for the summer) He had a hard time adjusting & making friends. He is so compassionate & nice, it was hard for me to see that the other kids kinda already had their "friends" -- he did finally feel better after a few months & started to hang out with some nice kids. This kid is a sassy, always kick back, have a good time kind of guy & I love him, even when I'm not in a joking mood. :) We all need his spirit in us.

Thanks for showing me to have more fun Treyg-asaurus!

We spent Memorial Weekend in Richfield/Annabella visiting my dad's cemetary. ( I hate saying "grave" & even "cemetary" but, it is what it is! :( We had a great time with my siblings & the whole family. We swam, played at the parks, played "frisketball" (basketball, frisbee football mix) ate yummy Pepperbelly's & stayed up way too late playing some sweet games of "Rook" (in memory of my dad).

Jas met us up there on his way home from his shift he had in North Dakota. He text me while we were at the park & said "I've got a wild hair- why don't we go down to California!" Obviously I told him he better not be joking, cuz that wouldn't be cool.... he smiled & said "no, for real"
Heck yeah we wanted to go. The kids were already upset about not being able to go fishing up at Fish Lake due to the snow. (yeah, snow the end of May!) So, when we mentioned it in the car, they all got excited. Well, Creed thought we were joking too. Kai's first reaction was "Yes, then I get to go to Sea World & get me a Shamu wallet!" He's been wanting it since we left there last trip :) Treyg said he wanted to see the cool dolphin show & sit on the front row. Cayz just kept saying "Shamu?! & Beach!?"-- pretty much the whole drive.

*This one is being framed for sure! The happiness on their faces- awwww :)

*The infamous "sit on boardwalk wall" pict :)

*Sand Crabs...

*All my loves!*

*Seaport Village (caramel apples, carousel rides)

*3 hottest dudes at Sea World :) -their dad was pretty hot too!

*Smiliest Kai guy

*Beach Bums

We stopped in St George re-packed for the beach weather & headed out. We didn't get to San Diego until 3:45am-- we were crazy! But it was fun to do a "spur of the moment" trip. We stayed at the Courtyard Marriott on Hotel Circle & spent 2 days at the Beach & 2 days at Sea World. We never can get enough of Cali. I love that my kids get sooo excited about Sea World -like me :) (I've raised them well!) haha...

We rode all the fun rides: Atlantis, Shipwreck Rapids, a bunch of fun kiddy rides in the "Bay of Play" saw all our FAV animal friends: Shamu, Bubbles & Shadow(pilot whales), dolphins, sharks, penguins, beluga whales, polar bears, turtles, starfish & batrays.

Cayz was mesmerized by everything. She likes to tell us stories about the whales & the fun she had there. Each morning now she asks "We go to Sea World? or Beach?"

*The batrays became great friends with Kai & Cayz* (kids were a little saddened the batrays were in a new area & couldn't be touched...but next summer they'll have another wicked awesome roller coaster by the batrays new home!)

The boys made a crazy decision to sit on the front row of the dolphin/pilot whale show. They were SOAKED by the end! Cayz & I got some sweet picts of the whales splashing them :) haha...
Kai was a little upset he was like an inch too short for the big rides :( but was very happy about his bro's & dad bringing him his Shamu wallet he has wanted! They ran up to us & told him to close his eyes- then surprised him. It was like Christmas for him! Creed-o was super stoked when the dolphins swam over to him & he was able to touch them. I thought he was going to jump in after that. I'd know he was my kid, for sure! Treyg & Kai couldn't quite reach, but about fell in. They liked playing with the starfish & the crazy big birds eyeballing us while we ate. It was a great day. *Front Row Proof - Crazy dudes!!!

*Just about lil T-reyg :)

We did the "Dine all day" passes for 3 of us. It is soooo worth it. Surprisingly they have some pretty healthy yummy food. We all end up being chuck full & eating great whenever we wanted :) for way cheaper than buying 1 meal. I was a little upset SW was only open until 6pm since it wasn't summer hours yet :( - but, I lived. We got "Year Fun Passes" so we can go back anytime we want. Anyone up for a Cali trip?!?!?

My friend Kelly & her cute lil guy Wyatt met up with us & it was fun to play with them. They are lucky enough to live in SD. I just love Kel, we've been friends since I moved to St. George & she is the greatest! We were able to attend her & Kevin's wedding a few summer's ago down there, & it was beautiful.
The ocean was FAnTaBulOus, as always! Kiddos loved jumping the waves, digging for sand crabs, burying each other in the sand & just smiling the whole day :) love these days....

We ate at some great yummy grub restaurants: The Amigo Spot & Cheesecake Factory being our favs.

While we were there, we swam at the hotel pool. Kai & Treyg just took off like wild fish & swam soo well. I was soo happy. Kai would dive down & hold his breath forever as he swam. We are teaching him to come up for air! Treyg has been swimming for awhile but was a little hesitant, until he watched Tekai take off. He didn't want to be shown up, so really got brave. I'm so proud of both of them. Now I won't be as nervous at the pool, with 3 of the 4 knowing how to swim. Cayz likes to splash & kick & do "straddle together" on steps or shamu shelf.

Creed was Wicked Awesome, "taking one for the team" & missing his last baseball game so we could play another day at Sea World. He had a great season & loved pitching in quite a few games. He did really well striking out 4 guys in one game (pitching 2 innings) & several others in other games. Had some great hits & fun on his "Oakland Athletics" team. He has so much spirit for sports, it is great fun to watch!

Now, we are ready for Competitive Soccer FireFc. Creed tried out & made the team! It is year round & strenuous. Cdog has some good buddies on his team & is excited: Ben Leavitt, Ben Ekins, Brody Stewart, Bridger Heaton are a few. Hope we can bare the heat! They are playing at night, it cools off to the 90's atleast :)

Kai is still loving Karate & is soo dang cute to watch in his lil uniform. He is learning a lot & has a great time teaching his bro's & sis. This kid is solid, quick to learn & determined. His Sense' is really good with the kids & teaches discipline & self defense. He will also be doing KICKS Soccer soon. He has a fun hilarious laugh that is very contagious!

We continue to swim most of the days at Bickmores. Kai now swims to the bottom of the 10 1/2 foot deep end-- I was a bit FreaKed out! But he does soo well. Treyg always amazes everyone with his cool tricks. He's been doing his famous "Bobcat" (front flip) off the diving board since he was 2!!!! He enjoys entertaining us by dancing on the hot tub wall & rocking out to our sweet tunes. He's excited to play KICKS soccer coming up.

Creed is learning new fun tricks: dives, back flips, swimming along the bottom & his fun "made up" goods off the diving board.

Cayz now jumps to me & also in on her own, on the shamu shelf. She likes to count as she does it. Our highest in one day was 38! I was a bit worn out :) She wears her little Nemo floaties that used to be Creeds. Those bad boys have lasted thru 4 kids! Costco swim stuff Rocks!

We are looking forward to heading to AZ to visit Jill & her family for the 4th of July. The 115 degree weather doesn't sound awesome, but we are all awesome - so NO BIG WOOP right?!! We'll be swimming most of the time with an occasional break to Bahama Bucks- our Fav snocone joint! Mmmm my mouth is watering just thinking about it. I may need to hit Home Fabrics, Hobby Lobby, Victoria's Secret, Rod Works & IKEA as well. Shh, don't tell Jeej, she will be like a Tornado of Anger! :) hehe...love ya sis, just messin' with ya, but Flancer's is on the LIST. Excited to see our friends too. Mel & I have been friends since we were born & we have kids close to the same age & they are all little buddies. :) Bring on the Fun!