ABC 3 x The Fun....

Happy Merry

noreply@blogger.com (Kristy) — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 18:46:00 +0000

We wish you a Happy Christmas, We wish you a Happy Christmas, We wish you a Happy Christmas.....

And a Happy New Year!!!!

Also, a very Merry Happy Birthday to my wonderful Older & wiser sister Lesley!!! I hope you get spoiled ROTTEN on your Birthday, oh wait you already did :)
Lesley & her adorable twinzies, photograph taken by me :)

Another One Bites The Dust.....

noreply@blogger.com (Kristy) — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 07:16:00 +0000

Another tooth has been lost.
Not quite as dramatic as the 1st.
She was in the shower last Monday & was wiggling it, well her hand slipped & she bumped it. When she got out it was barely hanging on, so with a little talking she was brave & let her Daddy pull it right out.
Another One Bit the Dust....

Question, this is my baby girl, it does not seem so long ago, where oh where does the time go?
Christmas 4 years ago in Idaho, my little girl. One Christmas she's toddling around eating snow, now she's asking Santa for her 2 front teeth back.

The Knock Out

noreply@blogger.com (Kristy) — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:43:00 +0000

Our little girl has lost her 1st tooth.
It has been a much anticipated event in our house hold. She couldn't wait to loose a tooth.
Everyone in her class has lost one, all of her friends have lost one, her cousins, yep they've lost one.
She would sit & wiggle & wiggle & wiggle.
Well, the day finally came, but not at all how we anticipated, it was not pretty.
I was inside working & the kids were outside playing last Friday the 4th.
I heard Alexee SCREAMING, now Braiden, he's a screamer, over anything, but Alexee barely even cries when she is hurt, so I knew something was very wrong.
We met in the middle of the yard & she was bleeding out of her mouth, BAD.

The Knock Out....
It involved her, a friend, a slide & a pipe.
Obviously the pipe should not have been involved, it flew back & busted her lip, knocking out her tooth.
Poor little girl though because before it fell out it went through her lip, like poked through the back & made a hole out the front.
She was in so much pain. She was freakin out about the tooth being lost in the sand box. She was so worried the tooth fairy wouldn't come.
I was trying to make her excited about losing her 1st tooth, cheering & dancing & telling her she finally gets to put her name on the missing tooth board at school, but she was like "Mom, stop, this isn't how it was supposed to happen."
So, we sat down & wrote the tooth fairy a note & asked her to please still come, I wrote as she told me what to write, my favorite part is at the end she said,
"Can you please give me some money?"

Love that little girl.
Here's the evidence.....

Little Of This & That

noreply@blogger.com (Kristy) — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 18:53:00 +0000

So, I'm trying to play catch up, but for now it's just going randomness....
I am soooo behind here, still need to blog the boys' birthday, Halloween, Thanksgiving & a ton more.
Slacker me.
I have to edit the pictures to do the posts, that's the problem here.
I have been editing so many photos for photo shoots my own children are being neglected.
Bad Bad Mommy.
So, for now the this & that's....
I wish my children would sleep through he night, seriously, it's time.
The other night between the 3 munchkins, & the dog I think I was up like 6 times.
Not even kiddin.......
2 x's with C
2 x's with B
1 x with A
1 x with dog

Carter has started signing, it melts my heart, he gets right up in your face, like lips almost touching & sings Twinkle Twinkle, so sweet, however don't be fooled because 2 seconds later he'll pummel Braiden if he doesn't get his way.

Braiden has started loving school again, yeah!!!
His best friend is Joe, & he has a girlfriend, but he can't remember her name!!!
Typical male :)

Alexee is cutting 3 teeth right now, her 2 bottom & 1 6 year molar, her 2 bottom have yet to fall out though, dentist said they may not, she will probably have to have them pulled, something about the way her big kid teeth are coming in, not getting rid of the babies on their way!!!
Last, I will leave you with a picture, the scenery outside our front door is horrible, but the sun flare I captured is amazing!!!
I did it with & without texture, I like the 1 without texture, but the texture hides the ugly.

Uhsgusting....

noreply@blogger.com (Kristy) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:34:00 +0000

The other night I was snuggling my sweet little boy to bed.
Carter used to want NOTHING to do with me if "Daddio" was home, but lately he's actually been diggin on him some "Mommio", so I've been able to snuggle & read him stories at bedtime.
It's nice because now we can take turns between the older 2 & the baby :)
To the point....
If little C gets to tired you.better.watch.OUT....he will lash out at you outta nowhere.
The other night that's what happened, he was thrashing & hitting at the air & yelling at me & giving me dirty looks, personally I thought it was kinda cute, so I leaned over & kissed him on his cheek.
Well, he popped up outta bed, frantically wiping the kiss of his cheek, while informing me...
"No, no Mommio kissin Carter, that's UHSGUSTING.?"
Pronounced just like that, like he said uhhhhhsgusting.
What could I do but laugh.

Oh how I love my little boy.

For Ava...

noreply@blogger.com (Kristy) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:42:00 +0000

I have met the most wonderful lady through the blog world, it started out as just some blog stalking, but has developed into her being the teacher & mentor that I have learned so much of my photography from. I have also met so many wonderful friends from around the world because of this 1 amazing lady & her beautiful angel daughter.
She has posted this on her blog & asked that the card continues on, reposting it to facebook, blogs, etc...
So, this is for you Sheye & your Beautiful Super Princess...

My Boo Who Is 4.....

noreply@blogger.com (Kristy) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:59:00 +0000

October really is a busy month around here!! It's time for another birthday!!
My little boo is 4 today, yes 4. I will say it but I know you know, I am not ready for him to be 4.

I have a lot of blogging to catch up on & I swear I will, for now just a quick note to wish my boy a happy day....
Braiden Boo,
We hope you have a extra special day!
You are such a sweet little boy & you bring laughter to my life every.single.day.
Happy Birthday!
I love you more!!
Mommy

Really?

noreply@blogger.com (Kristy) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:12:00 +0000

My baby....

Who is 2 today.
Really?
My baby is 2.
Stay tuned for more birthday fun to come.

Happy Birthday my dear sweet little bug.
I love you....
Mommy

Tuesdays & Thursdays With Carter

noreply@blogger.com (Kristy) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:19:00 +0000

It was really hard letting 2 of my kids go off to school, at 1st it was quiet, almost to quiet, but like everything you get used to it. Actually I have actually started enjoying it!! Lex is gone for too long, I wish she did like 4 days of school 3 off, but Braiden's is perfect. 2 Days a week for 3 hours, it has become me & my little Bugs time.
We have Tuesdays & Thursday's with Carter, some 1 on 1 time I have never had with him. We run our errands, he talks me into buying him doughnuts, some days I even eat 1 too :) We run around the front yard enjoying the nice weather. For some reason he prefers the front yard, he says "Flowers, flowers" & runs out front to play.
A had lots of 1 on 1 before B arrived, B gets it everyday when C naps & A is at school, now C gets a little of his own & he has been a different kid lately, I don't now if it's just a Coincey Dink or if it's the alone time, either way I believe the 1 on 1 is important.
Now I just have to find time to squeeze a little more with A in, she likes to have girl time on the weekends :)
For a funny ending~
The other day I asked Carter if he pooped.
C~"No, no poopoo Mommio"
Me~"Carter, yes you did poopoo"
C~Getting angry, "No, no poopoo"
Me~"Then wants so stinky?"
C~"Oh, my poopoo"
Silly Boy.....
What would a post be without a picture,
or 3
or maybe 4...

Much To Learn

noreply@blogger.com (Kristy) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:01:00 +0000

I am taking a photography class online & it as been amazing!!
I have already learned so much, & there is still so so much to learn.
We have weekly tasks which are fun :)
This week there were 10 items we had to draw from. We were to draw 3 of them & come up with 1 photograph incorporating all 3. I drew Tea, Precious & Handmade.
So after much thought I finally came up with something a little different & ended up pretty happy with the results, It of course helps that I have such a beautiful model to help me out!!!!!
So here is my week #2 Task......

Handmade~ Her scarf & beanie made by Grammie
Tea~ The Tea Collection Catalog
Precious~ Her face as she is picking out all the clothes she just has to have :)

Family Pix

noreply@blogger.com (Kristy) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 03:38:00 +0000

I was so very lucky to get to trade with my talented sister for photo shoots!!
She did mine at Calico Basin & I am in love love love, I don't know how I will ever choose!!
I did hers in the GHETTO, but so so worth it! I will have to fill you in on that another day!
For now a little peek at my Family Pictures, there will be many more to come, I promise!!

OuT of the MoUthS of BaBes~TaKe 10

noreply@blogger.com (Kristy) — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 21:00:00 +0000

The other night I was snuggling Alexee before bed, she started giggling and giggling, so finally she had to spill what was so funny...
"Mommy, why are your boobies bigger than mine."
I hate these questions...
So I explain to her that when you get bigger and you are a mommy your boobies get bigger.
"Oh, is that so you can feed your babies, so you get bigger boobs for the milk."
Me, thinking great explanation, and we'll leave it at that, so I tell her she is very smart :)
"Well, then some mommies must get A LOT of milk for their babies, because some mommies have big boobs."
I couldn't help but giggle.....
Then she thinks about it for a minute...
"Well, then cows must get big butts because they feed their babies from their butts."
I was rolling at this point.
The innocence of a child.

OuT of the MoUthS of BaBes~TaKe 9

noreply@blogger.com (Kristy) — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 23:28:00 +0000

We were running a little late for school this morning, there is a short cut I can take to get to the highway faster it just requires a little off roading, so naturally I had to take it :)
As I am hot tailing it over to the highway to get my little girl to school on time, I hear whispers in the backseat,
"Hold on to your shorts boys & girls", who but my silly Braiden would come up with this???

Bossy Boy

noreply@blogger.com (Kristy) — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 19:41:00 +0000

Last night Brad was reading to Carter, he was in his bed & Brad I I were both sitting on the floor.
Well, Carter wants the same book read to him every.single.night.over.and.over.
Rainbow Rob, he chants again and again.
So we of course have said book memorized.
When Brad was reading he wasn't looking at the book, he was saying the words from memory, we were both looking at Carter being so sweet falling asleep, all of a sudden he opens his eyes, pushes Daddy's head around to the book and says,
"No Daddy, readin."
I couldn't stop laughing.
Bossy children.

I snapped this the other day, both boys were napping in my bed, I love how C is all cuddled up to B :)

School Boy

noreply@blogger.com (Kristy) — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 21:12:00 +0000

Braiden Boo had his 1st day of school on Tues the 15th!!
This little boy was so so ready for school.
It is all he has talked about lately. So, I was starting to think that maybe he didn't realize that Mommy didn't stay with him at school, because he does, like to be with me, ALL THE TIME!!
On the way to school we were going over the do's and do not's of a big school boy.
Like we don't scream at the top of our lungs, "ME GOTTA GO POOP, MAMMA ME GOTTA GO POOP RIGHT NOW."
We raise are hands and ask the teacher, "Please can I use the restroom."
Alexee & I were schoolin him on school, so I decided now was the time for me tothrow in there that Mommy leaves him at school & he stays there by himself.
He shrugs & says "Yeah, me know Mom."
Truthfully I was waiting for Operation Melt Down, it was just too easy, I'm used to Alexee clinging to my leg SCREAMING, CRYING to the point of vomiting when I dropped her off at preschool, so it just didn't seem right.
I should have known.
Braiden is my Mr Too Cool guy, & that's just how he was.
He hung his backpack, picked a chair, kissed us goodbye, & kicked back playing with the blocks all ready for school.
That is exactly what they said when I picked him up, he did so good, like he's been going to school forever & he just kicked back & fit right in acting all "Cash".
Is that another word for cool??
That's my boy Mr. Cool Cash

My Little Girl....

noreply@blogger.com (Kristy) — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 02:58:00 +0000

I posted this on my photography blog, but I also want it here so when I make my book of my blog I have this cuteness in it!!
So, finally I took my little girl to do her 6 year photo shoot, I know I am just 2 months late.
Better late than never, right!!!
So, here is a little sneak peek of our fun evening!!
We laughed & danced & played & ran & sang & found sun flare & changed clothes & used props & had the best photo session EVER!!!!!
I love this little girl.
She decided she might want to be a photographer one day, so at the end of the day she took my pictures, she would tell me, "Mama, smile."
I'd smile.
Her~"No not like that."
Me~ Change smile.
Her~"Yeah, like that."
Her~"Now, tilt your head."
Me~So, I'd tilt.
Her~"No, not like that."
Me~Tilt different.
Her~"Ok that's better."
Her~Snap, snap, snap.
So, to the most important part, your sneak peek at my beautiful 6 year old!!

She is so photogenic, she DID NOT get that from me!!!
There will be a lot more to come, how will I ever choose??????

Rearin & Ready For Preschool

noreply@blogger.com (Kristy) — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 19:43:00 +0000

Last week was Braiden's open house for Preschool.
He was soooo excited, there was a little bit of confusion as he thought I was leaving & it was his 1st day of school.
He was totally fine with me leaving him.
Made me a little sad.
We got to see his class & meet his teacher & he was just smiling from ear to ear.
He was supposed to start school yesterday, but due to a nasty ear infection he wasn't able to go, so he 1st day of school will be on Tuesday.
So stay tuned for Braiden's 1st Day of Preschool next week.
Wish me luck, there may be more tears shed.

Happy Day!!

noreply@blogger.com (Kristy) — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 23:53:00 +0000

Just wanted to wish the greatest Mom ever & very very Happy Happy Birthday!!
Braiden wants all of you to know his Grandma is 37 today :)
You are the best Mom & Grammie we could ask for & we hope you have a Great day!!
I still don't know how you raised 6 of us, I never realized all you sacrificed till I became a Mom myself, you always made it look so easy, boy is IT NOT!!!

Happy Day Mom!

Mom, the 3 sissies & me on our San Diego Vacation last month, will post more about that later!!!

OuT of the MoUthS of BaBes~TaKe 8

noreply@blogger.com (Kristy) — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 20:52:00 +0000

It's been awhile since our Out of the Mouths of Babes post....
I just realized they are almost always something my little Braiden Boo has done, so here's another Braidenism........
I was giving him his milk this morning & I told him "it's gonna cost ya", that means Mommy wants a kiss :-)
So, I told him it was gonna cost him & this time I wanted 2 kisses,
he gave me my 2 kisses & I told him I decided I wanted one more kiss,
He looked at me serious as can be & said....
"Mommy me ran out of kisses, me don't have anymore to give you".
Needless to say he got his milk anyway, it is really hard for me to resist this face....

Broken And Another Year Older

noreply@blogger.com (Kristy) — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 04:42:00 +0000

All throughout today I have thought I need to sit down at my desk & wish my little sister a Happy Happy Birthday!!
It is her big 3~0!!
I couldn't get a hold of her, so I sent her over a text just so she's know I was thinking about her on her special day.
She replies with, "Today is wonderful, I think I just sprained my other ankle...bad."
Yes, she did, horribly bad, I saw the picture & it put my sprained ankle to shame.
So, long story short it just doesn't feel right wishing her the Happiest Day Ever, because today OBVIOUSLY sucked.
But do know we love you, I am glad you are in your 30's with me, & we will have a do over for your day, because let's face it girlfriend your thunder IS always gettin stolen somehow:)

1st Grader

noreply@blogger.com (Kristy) — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 04:36:00 +0000

I am still in a state of shock that my baby girl is in the 1st grade.
We were totally prepared for school this year, unlike last year when my Aunt informed me her school started a week earlier than the public school & I had no uniforms, no supplies, nothing, and her school started in like 4 days. We ran around like chickens with our heads cut off.
So we got uniforms & school supplies & backpacks & had her clothes all picked out ready for the 1st day, it wasn't until we took her to school that I realized how unprepared I was emotionally for this.
She did so good.
She was ready & excited for school, we got up early & got her all ready, then me & the boys took her & we met her Daddy there.

She walked right into her class, found her desk (which she was so excited about because last year they were tables) & sat right down.

She was excited to recognize friends from last year & warmed right up to her teacher.
I walked outside to take over the boys & Brad went in to kiss her, I had to go back in & see her again before I could leave her & I came out eyes full of tears & sniffles.
It hit me out of nowhere.
She will realistically spend more time with her teacher than me.
Her school will have more of an influence on her than me.
I thought I was gonna really lose it so I called in some reinforcements, thank you sissy :) She made me feel so much better, so I wiped my tears & thanked the heavens above I still have my 2 busy boys to take care of.
I miss her, everyday when I drop her off I tell her I will see you at 2:30 & she says, "But Momma that is a long time away."
I respond with, "I know it is."
My baby is a big girl in a big school & she is away all day, but she is getting so so smart & I cherish the time we do have together even more!!

Baby No More.......Part 2

noreply@blogger.com (Kristy) — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 01:51:00 +0000

The picture tells all, he is no longer in a crib.
My baby crawled out of his pack & play at a sleep over with Grammie last Saturday.
I put him to bed, went & washed my face & brushed my teeth all the while thinking how easy it was to get him to bed that night, I sighed with happiness, grabbed my book & headed to the couch to read & gossip with my Mom. I turned the corner to find the little bug on my Mom's lap smiling from ear to ear.
I assumed she got him up, only to find out he crawled out himself & ran & found Grammie's lap.
I knew it was only a matter of time before he mastered his crib, little did I know it would be the next day.
He was napping, the house was quite, I heard a weird rattling noise so I went searching..... only to find Carter exiting his room wearing that same smile.
I was too scared if he tried climbing out at night he would get hurt, but I am so not ready to take him out of it yet. So the crib has made it through 3 kids & 6 years of abuse, we pulled the already broken rail right off & ta.da A.Big.Boy.Bed.
Baby No More.........
To add to the sadness of my kids growing up waytoofastformama....
Tomorrow my little girl will start the 1st grade.
Wiping tears away as I type, I will post more on the 1st grader's 1st Day tomorrow.
Wish me luck.
I'm gonna miss her, she will be gone alldaylong.
I just don't feel ready to have a 1st Grader.

Baby No More.......

noreply@blogger.com (Kristy) — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 05:34:00 +0000

So, my baby is SO not a baby anymore.
Tuesday night Brad got home from work & told the kids he would take them swimming.
So, he took off Carter's diaper & told him to go get a swim diaper, Carter comes running in with a swim diaper but he keeps saying "To-To Daddy To-To",
so we put him on the To-To, the whole family is watching by this point, he has shown a HUGE interest in the toilet and even pee peed on it a couple times, well not this day, this day my little BABY BOY did the deed on the toilet.
I know right????
So, I am thinking total coincidence, it was just right time, right place.
He decides to prove me wrong & does the exact same thing the following night!!!
Wow, so we all sang & danced & cheered, but he also had to receive a treat for this huge To-To event, however I had completely CLEANED out the candy drawer last week, so he got an Oreo cookie.
He was very pleased,
today I bought a bag of M&M's in case this little boy continues potty training himself.
Baby no more......
This one is the hardest because he is the last, somebody slow it down.
**Also I know I have STUNK at updating lately, but I will try to be more regular.
Summer has been NUTS, school is starting soon so maybe I can get my rhythm back :)

6 Years Old, Really

noreply@blogger.com (Kristy) — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 22:22:00 +0000

My little girl turns 6 years old today.
6 years old, really??
It is so bittersweet as always, this year has been so much fun with her birthday, last night I got out her baby album & we went through all the pictures & talked about the day she was born, she had so many questions, it was so incredible to be able to do that with her. However on the other side she is not my baby anymore, actually she isn't even my toddler anymore, she is a.big.girl.
This little girl has been such an amazing blessing to our family.
She has her Daddy wrapped right around her finger, okay, maybe me too :)
She is the most thoughtful, loving, caring sensitive girl.
She is an amazing daughter & friend.
She is also the best big sister theses little boys could have.
Alexee Lynn at 5:43pm on July 16th 2003 you were born & here we are 6 years later feeling luckier than ever that you are ours :)
We love you little girl, to the moon and back.
Happy Birthday Princess!!!!

California~Part 2

noreply@blogger.com (Kristy) — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 17:36:00 +0000

Finally, right :)
So California day 2 we went & got a yummy breakfast & took it down to the beach, so the kids could collect seashells.
It was our little Carter's 1st beach trip & he loved running in the sand, we had to take turns eating & chasing because he would RUN straight for the ocean :)

Then off to Legoland we went!!
1st stop, Face Painting.........

They were so excited to have their faces painted!!!
Then we hit the rides.
They raced cars.....

Rode in trains.......

Flew in helicopters.......

Met all the characters.....

Flirted with the princess....

They even stopped & posed for Mommy a little........

We did almost everything Legoland had to offer for their heights. Braiden was once again bummed because he wasn't tall enough to do all he wanted.
Poor Feller.
Alexee even climbed the rock wall....

We had a fun fun busy busy day & we still had to drive ALL THE WAY HOME, so we hit the road, grabbed some grub at In & Out, & the kids snoozed the whole way home.