Far behind...

So I know there are a lot of Posts, and I am sorry, but I have been way behind and I have not been in the mood to post anything although I have needed to. This weather that we are having.....has really been getting to me. We have had so much rain it is unbelievable. I am tired of it. I need sun and I need to go outside and get some exercise. I would love to ride my bike more that my hubby got me! Go to Lagoon a lot more, take more walks.....This weather has really put everyone in a downer mood and you can totally tell by everyone's attitude, this weather needs to change and get some sunlight and stay for a really, really, really long time! I did look on the weather this week and we are suppose to be in the high 70's and low 80's this week. I am excited for that! Will it just stay though....who knows! I am so drained lately.
I also have been working a little bit more lately. It has helped me to be a somewhat better mom and to realize that I am not a full time working person everyday! I enjoy the time I spend with my family and kids at home! Although....it has been fun and I do enjoy it once I get there. it's the part when I wake up in the morning and I dread! Anything that anyone has done to help them not be so drained and up and going?!

Helping dad!

Usually my kids (girls) like to follow Tony around by walking in back of him while he mows the lawn! A couple of day's ago, he was mowing the lawn and the girls wanted to help so he let them help push the lawn mower! The girls loved it! highlight for them! My kids love being outside! Blake, from the moment he gets up in the morning to the time he gets home from school and goes to bed....he is outside playing who knows what! He loves playing with the Neighbor kid who is at least 6 years older than him. He teaches him soccer stuff and Baseball stuff and Blake just idols him! He loves playing with the "Older" Boys! He cracks me up! He in an on the go kids and has to keep busy 24/7, if not, he is bugging me telling me that he is bored and has nothing to do! I hope he does not get bored this summer and I can keep him busy!
My girls love being outside also! They love riding their scooters up and down the sidewalk and also their Bikes! Jaci is starting to pedal her Bike better! She is growing up so fast! If we can at least get her to stop with the tantrums and to eat better....We would all be in a happier world/home here!

Pictures

So I didn't take any Pictures on My Birthday or even on Easter in their Easter Dresses, but here are some I tried taking a few weeks ago. They were all being pains and Blake didn't want his taken and I tried to get him to take some of me with the girls....ya that didn't work. Tony wasn't feeling to hot that day.....Why oh Why do Sunday's have to be a fight and contention and everyone scrambling....it's suppose to be a nice, happy, mellow day! That does not happen at our house! It is usually a fight because they don't want to wear what they picked out the night before and then Jaci doesn't want her hair done or wear nice shoes...she just wants to wear hew Princess shoes and everyone is in a bad mood. Sunday's are hard for me and I get very frustrated. Please tell me I am not the only one out there like this! If I am....there is something that I am totally missing or there is something totally wrong with me!

Preschool!

Preschool this year for Marissa has been fun. I did it again with neighbors in the ward and it turned out fine. The kids all had fun with one another and got to play more together and they have definitely learned things. I saw each kid grow from the very beginning to the end! They all made progress! The last week for Preschool, I took the kids on a Field Trip up to my parents house. They played on their swingset and ran around in the backyard......they had the time of their life! It was fun for them and I was so glad it was good weather!! thanks everyone for a fun Preschool year!

Teacher Appreciation Week 2011

This year Blake was in first grade and is just finishing up! He has really enjoyed being at school all day and can i say.....it's great for me! he has made so many new friends. It's awesome! A couple of weeks ago, they had Teacher Appreciation Week, so I was trying to think of what to do for his Teacher (she has been awesome)! So I saw these ideas on a blog and thought that I could try them since i have a Vinyl Cutter! Well, low ans behold....I did something on my own...(well with the help of my sister of course!) but it turned out okay I think and his teacher liked it so it was all good!!

Happy Birthday!

We had Birthday Party for Grandma Voniell, Julie and Annie. It was fun to all be together! Thanks everyone for all the Birthday stuff. Only 1 more year till I am 30....and I am not looking forward to it. I never thought that I would be 30 this soon. Time Flys once you are out of High School and now I am a mom doing all the mom stuff and learning new things every day! It's fun!! (though it can be a little stressful at times and overwhelming at times!) But all in all....I love being a stay at home mom and being with my kids! I can't imagine sending them off to a daycare everyday! I give it to those moms who do that! You are strong Women, but you do what you have to do!!

Easter!

This year....Easter was a little chilly than normal. We still had fun! We had fun at my grandma's annual Easter Egg hunt with all the cousins and second cousins (that mostly do it now)! All the good food....especially my cousin's yummy cookie salad!! My sisters and I requested that one. It turned out fun. We also had fun at Tony's parents house where they did all the eggs out on their patio outside and they were spoiled by grandma jenny! All the kids had fun! Thanks everyone for all the Easter stuff! it's always fun to be with family on Holiday's!

The kids also had fun on Easter Morning at home! The girls got a Easter skirt and shirt and Blake got a shirt and shorts! They also go Tangled....but we gave it to them early because it is such a cute movie! We love that movie at our house!!

Baseball......here we come!

It can't be a year without Baseball!! I signed Blake up for Baseball this Spring. He has enjoyed it so far. Tony was excited for him that he went out after a Practice one night and bought him some baseball pants and cleats! We have been rained out numerous times for games, so we have not played too many, but it still has been fun! Blake bats left handed and I have to hand it to him, he usually hits the ball on the second to third try. He has never had to use the Tee to hit off of. I have not been to the last 2 games because I have had something going on, but Tony said these last two times, he has struck out. He is continually doing well. He plays shortstop, and loves it. He does awesome and gets everyone out!!! It's great! Way to go Blake! Your an awesome Player! One more game this Thursday and it will be the last!! Maybe next year we will try it again!!

Ward Fiesta Party

A couple of Month's ago, our Ward had a "Fiesta" put together by the Primary Pres. (They did a fantastic Job). It was fun to be all together in our "New Ward"!! We had good food, fun things to get to know you games, and best of all....a Pinata for all the kids! They loved it! As soon as the candy fell out......the kids were all over that! Blake, might I say.....started hitting it hard enough to have the candy fall out!! It was a fun evening and something new for our ward. We have done the same ole, same ole, year after year....Ward Parties, so it was a good change to do something different! here are some Pict. I don't ever think that Marissa or Jaci ever wanted to hit it!! (some of the smaller kids did not want to)!