2+2=4

Yup, that's how old my little buddy turned on Sat.! I can't even believe he is 4, and growing up! He is so stinkin cute, and I swear he already acts and talks older since his birthday! (O.K. I'm sure it's just me, but hey!) I don't know why, but Zach and Brinley are always more excited on his birthday than he is...well, in the morning that is. They both can't wait for him to wake up and open his presents! Brinley came down into my room at 6 a.m. and I made her make a little bed on the floor until he woke up. Then Zach comes bee-boppin down at 7:00 and so kindly woke us all up! The funny thing is Morgan was out helping someone move in our ward, and we had to wait until he got back to open presents anyway! His daddy even made him a special birthday breakfast with his favorite things! Normal Pancakes (he doesn't like puff pancakes like my other kids), crunchy bacon, and orange juice. He loved all of his presents, and was so cute when he opened them! So grateful for a 4 year old! :o) Zach hurried and set up his Geo Tracks for him, and then him and Morgan whisked off to basketball practice for a few hours.

I had promised Boston that he could have a friend birthday party this year. He has never had one, and was so excited! I was worried beforehand how I was going to pull it off feeling the way I have been, but thankfully I felt pretty good the few days before and was able to do the things I needed to get ready. I just kept praying the morning of his birthday that I would feel good enough to do his party for him. And miraculously we made it through! His party wasn't until 4:00, and the poor little guy had to wait ALL day long for his friends to get there! ( I didn't even think about that part, Way to go MOM!) His party was so much fun, he loved having everyone there for HIM! We kept it pretty simple, and did some of Boston's favorite things. He LOVES to play games, so we played Musical chairs, Pin the tail on the donkey, Duck duck goose, and everyone's favorite... hitting the pinata! I feel like I didn't get very many pictures of the day, because I was busy videoing (is that a word) the whole thing. Boston chose a baseball pinata and was determined that HE was going to be the one to break it! After all, it is his birthday right? :o) So, he got to be the first one to hit, and then his friend Maddux was next, he busted it open on his second hit! We weren't expecting THAT to happen! :) So, Morgan rigged it up and tied a rope around it, so all the kids could have a turn hitting! They were all so cute, and excited when they candy came out!

Then we went upstairs for pizza, presents, and cookies! It was a fun day, thanks to all who made Boston's birthday special for him! He was worn out by the end of the night, and so was I!

Oh, I have to give an explanation about the UTES shirt! Ever since my brothers and nephews were here watching the Sugar Bowl Boston has been a Ute fan! It is the funniest thing, because my family are all Utes fans, and Morgan grew up liking BYU, and is now the typical Utah Valley BYU fan (even more so since we live here) So, I get a kick out of Boston liking the Utes. My mom was asking what she could get him for his birthday, and I told her if she got him ANYTHING Utes, that he would love it! So, when my sister came over and let him open his present, he went running around the house going crazy because of this shirt! All of his friends were just staring at him...seriously! I wish I would have got it on video, I think it's the only thing I didn't get of the day!

Morgan thought it would be fun to take the family to the Utah v.s. BYU game this Saturday, Boston wants to wear his shirt, I think I may even go get me one! :o)

Enjoy this slideshow of Boston's special day!

4 things I love about my 4 year old!

1. He is funny

2. He is tender

3. He is my buddy!

4. He is nice to everyone!

I love you Buddy!

Fun Pictures!

Here is a little re-cap of our week! Life is good, and I have the best kiddos in the whole world! I feel like I haven't been taking as many pictures of my kids where I haven't been feeling well. And I LOVE taking pictures, so this has been hard for me!

So, here you go, sit back and enjoy! :o)

So, Brinley has been asking me if she could have "side bangs" forever.  I don't like bangs on myself, so I just figured she wouldn't like them.  And have been trying to talk her out of it.

Well, yesterday I told her I would, I don't want to be one of those moms who doesn't let her kids have their own opinions on things... it's not like she was asking me to dye her hair pink or anything like that. But then we didn't ever get to it, and she was so sad.  So, this morning before church, I went down and got my scissors, and we cut them off! She was SO EXCITED! I actually think they look really cute, and think she looks older!  We may end up cutting them a little shorter, but we'll see how this works for awhile! I love you sissy!

The other night, Boston wouldn't let us help him get ready for bed.  He wanted to do it "All by myself" which is a big milestone for him! We usually have to do everything for him! But he did it! He even brushed his teeth all by himself! He was so cute, and so proud!

TA-DA!

Zach was really bugged by his music teacher the other night, seeing how music is his least favorite subject at school, he doesn't really enjoy singing the songs! (Unlike Brinley, I can always tell when she has had music at school, cuz she goes around the house singing the songs all week) So, Zach was trying to explain to us what his teacher is like, she is an older lady, and sounds like she is set in her ways, and has been teaching for a long time.  So, Zach pulled up his shorts as high as he could and just started singing "My Darling Clementine" with his pointer, acting like his teacher! It was hilarious! We were all laughing our heads off! I think he felt better after being able to vent about his teacher for a bit! We all need that once in awhile right? (Zach, I hope you don't kill me for putting these pictures on, you know we all love you, and you make us laugh so hard!)

Zach being goofy!

"Now you listen to me, or else..."

Cute little Boston fell asleep the other night while we were watching "Space Buddies".

Brinley has been sick with a bad cold and stayed home from school on Fri. she made her and Boston a little bed with blankets and pillows on the floor, and got to stay in her pajamas all day! This is the life!

On Thursday I had to take Zach to the dermatologist to get a mole removed that was on his neck.  He thought it was so cool that he didn't even feel anything.  They stuck the needle in to numb him, and that was it! He didn't feel them shaving the mole off with a razor blade! He had one taken off his back too.  He thought it was pretty cool!

While we were there, we had them freeze a wart off his finger that he has had for awhile.  Now this hurt!  The doctor told us that it would get a big blood blister underneath, but to be careful not to pop it.  He has a hard time not picking at it, but loves to show all his friends! They said it can take 1-3 weeks to go away! I am just hoping we don't have to go in for a second treatment!

Brinley LOVES to read! She has made all these little books at school, and we have kept every single one of them.  The day she was home from school, she got out her little box and started reading.  She wanted to read them ALL, but after 2 hrs of reading I told her she needed to take a break, and give her eyes a rest!  I hope she always likes reading this much! :o)

8 Things about ME!

My friend Tiffany tagged me this week, so here goes my first ever "tag blog"

Here are the Rules:
1) Post rules on your blog
2) Answer the six '8' items
3) Let each person know by leaving them a comment

8 FAVORITE TV SHOWS

1. American Idol
2. The Office
3. Extreme Home Makeover

4. Good Things Utah
 

K, so I don't watch T.V. that much! I know it's pathetic I can't even come up with 8 shows!

8 THINGS I DID YESTERDAY

1. Took Brinley to the doctor

2. Went to Jamba Juice! So Yummy!

3. Talked on the phone

4. Picked up Zach from school

5. Took Zach to the dermatologist 

6. Ran some errands

7. Went and saw Morgan at work

8. Went to Pizza Factory 

8 THINGS I LOOK FORWARD TO

1. March 13th We are going to Phoenix to visit and St. George for a baseball tournament!
2. March 27th we get our ultrasound to find out what we are having!
3. April 15 Spring Break!
4. May 29th The LAST day of school!
6. The snow to melt!
7. SUMMERTIME!!! YEAH!
8. This baby to be born in Aug!

8 FAVORITE RESTAURANTS

1. Tepanyaki
2. PF Changs
3. Cafe Rio
4. Olive Garden
5. Gandolfos
6. Pizza Factory
7. Macayos ( a mexican restaurant we loved in Phoenix)
8. Chilis

8 THINGS ON MY WISH-LIST

(Do I have to stop at 8?) Ha Ha!

1. A new house
2. Organization
3. A cleaning lady
4. Someone to cook for me
5. A clean garage
6. A whole night of uninterrupted sleep
7. A healthy baby
8. Some sunshine!

8 PEOPLE I TAG

1. Cody
2. Shannon
3. Jessica M.  
4. Jessica S.
5. Jill
6. Kari
7. Tara
8. Holly

Free Breakfast Anyone?

So, who wouldn't wake up their kids at 6:45 a.m. to take them to Denny's for a free breakfast before school?

Only to get there and see that there is a line out the door?

So, we resort to IHOP instead, because the husband doesn't want to wait.  Where the service wasn't the fastest... this is Zach waiting for his food! :o)

And my cute kids that agreed to get their picture taken at 7:00 a.m.

(notice the tired eyes)

I had to add this picture, Boston wanted to wear this sleeping mask last week, and I went upstairs to see that he had totally fallen asleep with them on! I might have to try those on him more often!