Blog Fail Once Again!

MAN OH MAN!  I thought I would keep this blog up to date.  Listing it on my today list every time I make a homework list.  Seem like I just push it to the end of the list and then push it to the next weeks homework list.  Well I guess I am going to try again. No promises this time. I bet I will not post until the end of the semester, but I will MOST LIKELY keep this up today over the summer break. Once again no promises.  I plan to have a job this summer, and there is the matter of the house and kids, but I will have more time to post here.  It would help if I got a new camera also.  Mine is not holding a charge.  Maybe just a battery for my camera. 
Oh and I TO DO LIST  that I have been adding to since August, of things I want to get done over the summer.  I might list those things here on the blog. It will make it easier for me to keep the blog updated because I will want to cross things off and let you all know how each of the projects went.  I think I will post that one at the end of the semester.  Also pictures of the kiddos for my family, and for them to have a place to look at my thoughts and our adventures (GOOD & BAD), when they get older.  Well that is all for now.  I realized I hadn't posted in a while.  I am going to have to be better at posting once I am a working teacher, because I plan on having a teacher blog or website, to better connect with my students' parents. 

Well that is all for now.  It is late, I should be sleeping, but I just can't fall asleep, and I am finding things that are much more fun than homework, or laying in bed staring at the ceiling, or wall. 

Until next time
LIVE LAUGH LOVE!

It's OK Thursday! 3.28.13

It's OK Thursday!  

It's OK... this is my first time writing one of these.

It's OK... I spent then ENTIRE day (10:45am to 2:30pm)  at my kids school for Easter activities.

It's OK... for me to be in teacher mode at their school, and ask the first graders to repeat their direction to me.  (Not without looks from the other parents.) 

It's OK... I have not completed any assignments for next week.

It's OK... that I am nervous about what the future holds.

It's OK... my job hunt is slow going.

It's OK... to ask for help.

It's OK... for Lydia to eat green peppers for dinner.

It's OK... for Kyle to want Strawberry Milk at 10:30pm.

It's OK... for Adam to want to make a new package for his egg drop, and try it at home.  (His egg cracked in the egg drop at school.)  

 

It's OK... that I will probably not get any schoolwork done tonight either.

It's OK... that I am always behind on blogging, scrapbooking and posting pictures.  I am too busy creating memories.

What is OK with your Thurday?

until next time,

LIVE LAUGH LOVE 

from the Dalton's Four!

Giving this BLOG the Old College Try!

So... I have been thinking about this here BLOG for a bit now.  Seems EVERY time I sit to post an update on our family EVERYTHING gets in the way!  Well here I am.  actually posting.  I am not sure who actually reads this here blog-o but I think I need a place to post and GOOD, the BAD, and the UGLY in our lives.  There has been a lot going on since my last post.  The move I St. George has proven GOOD for the kids, myself, and my Mom.  Things are stressful, from time to time but it keeps us on our toes and always working to make things better.

I call this post giving it the OLD COLLEGE TRY because I want to have a place to record our lives, other than through pictures, and a scrapbook.  Face it I have no time for a scrapbook until SUMMER.  SO...Here I am making an attempt to create "assignments" for myself on this here BLOG!  I want to add blogging assignments to my weekly list of assignments for school.  That way I know it will get done.  :)  Alright I HOPE it will get done.

For this post a little up-date on my little family as of right now.

Adam is in 1st grade and LOVING it!  He recently started a program, called Reading Recovery, and he gets ONE-on-ONE attention with a FANTASTIC reading interventionist!  he has already jumped 2 levels, in the 3 weeks he has been working with her!   His 1st grade teacher is VERY pregnant, and will be leaving around April 15th if not sooner.  He has meet the substitute that will take her place for the remainder of the school year and he likes her so I think he will adjust well.  He got an award last week for being a star reader in his class, and he is only 400 minutes away from earning the Star Reader Award at his school!  I will post about that when it happens.   His front teeth are FINALLY coming in and he is beginning to be able to pronounce all his words properly!  He still loves transformers, but is now REALLY into LEGO  EVERYTHING!  I am always excited to see what he is going to say and what kind of stories he has to tell me!

Kyle is in Pre-school and LOVES it!  He hates it when he misses school because of being sick, or just days he doesn't have school.  If he is not playing with play dough, legos, or outside pretending to do karate, he LOVES to watch videos about plants vs. zombies and minecraft.  He Loves to play both of those games on the Xbox 360 also.  He is so grown up.  Turning 5 in April and can't wait until he learns to read.  He made the highest progression in his preschool class.  going from 59/150 to 104/150 in the curriculum just from August to February!  He is excited to have tons of friends and can't wait for his party in April.  He wants to go swimming at the Sand Hollow Aquatic Center with family and then have a Dinosaur themed get together in our yard.  He loves it outside in the yard, and loves to help me anytime I need it.  He loves to cuddle (when he wants to)  Otherwise he just likes to have people around to watch him play his games and pretend with his karate. I am excited to see how much he changes over the summer and into Kindergarten.

Lydia is getting TOO big!   she is 36.5 inches tall and weighs 33 lbs.  Such an independent little girl!  She loves everything to so with Dora, Yo Gabba Gabba, and Power Rangers is her NEW favorite love!  She pretends to be a power ranger and tells everyone what color they are when we are watching it on Netflix.  She Loves to change her baby dolls diapers, and loves to rock them to sleep.  Anytime we go to the story and they are able to buy a toy she ALWAYS checks out the plastic animal boxes in Wal-Mart, and the dollar store for dinosaurs/animals she does not have.  There are probably not very many.  they are only a dollar after all.  when I give the kids a limit of $5 she gets 5 of them.  She has leg cramps some nights but a little rubbing, and cuddling usually helps the pain and she goes right back to sleep.  She loves sleeping my my bed, and I love it when she cuddles with me, unless she is hogging the bed, which usually happens.  I have a King size bed and she usually takes up 3/4 of it by laying on her back, with her legs and arms stretched out.  :)  I am excited to see what the next year brings with her.  she will be 3 on May and next year she will be enrolled in a pre-school I found for 3 year olds.  I think she will love it because she always tries to go with Kyle to school.  I can't wait to see how curly her hair gets as she gets older and what her favorite things are in the near future.

We have a chore chart the kids all help with, and earn money for an allowance.  If they all do what is on the list they get  50 cents per day.  I help them all with their chores, and they are the same for a week, then change.  Mom and I also have chores to do, that way the kids see us doing ours and they get excited when their quarters go into their jars.  They will get to spend the money on whatever they want.  Adam and Kyle have decided to wait until they both have $20 before they spend any of it. They are getting close.  Each kiddo has their favorite job and don't really like it when the list changes off their favorite.  but we have them do everything so they can help with the responsibilities in the house.  Adam loves helping with laundry, Kyle loves helping with dishes, and Lydia loves sweeping, and mopping.  Alright she likes them all, she just likes to help.  :)

Ok that is enough.  TOO much typing. And not enough pictures.  I will post a few, but I promise there will be many more posts with pictures.  My goal is to have a weekly assignment of blogging our week in one post at least.  even if it is super late at night when I get it going.  I will keep this up, this time.  I have said that before, but I am not going to let myself avoid it.  this will be a good way for all the family to see what we are up to and how things are going.  other than facebook and instagram.  I post pictures there all the time. and as soon as I remember how to add a link I will post it and there will be tons of pictures for you all to look at.

Most Recent!  Taken by Glady in February 2013

Halloween 2012

Trip to Zion September or October 2012

Christmas 2012 (November)

December 7, 2012.  Ethyl M's Cactus Garden in Las Vegas, Nevada

Until next time.  LIVE LAUGH LOVE!

New Adventures Coming

So... blogs are supposed to be places where you can share your thoughts.  well that is what I think anyway.  I can write things down and know that some people are reading them but not a lot because I am not very popular on here.  LOL.  anyway.  there are a lot of things happening in life right now.  Lots of not so great things.  first off My children and I are moving to St George.  which is 35 miles from our current town.  THe hubby is not coming with us.  that means he is finding a place for him here in Mesquite.  I guess it is like a self discovery for him but I am not sure.  Recently he (and I)  have decided that we need to seperate.  This is because we have had a few things in our early lives that his brain just can't let go and I can't live with him thinking I am being unfaithful to him.  We yell at each other a lot and that is not a good place to raise children.  It is best for the kids that we seperate and they live with me and visit dad.  face it I would DIE without my kiddos!  It is going to be hard enough when he has them on the weekends.  I am open to us getting back together but things need to change in both of us to be able to live together again.  So after 6 years and marriage and 7 years of being together we have decided to split.  not divorce just yet, cuz face it, that is expensive.  For now we will live in seperate places and go from there.  HE will always be in my life and I in his.  Our children deserve to have a mother and father in thier lives.  SO this page will continue to be the family page where I post things about the families lives.  I will change a few pictures around and create a more me and kids space but feel free to read older posts if you wish.  SO there you have it.  I am sad, and discouraged by the situation I have at hand but new adventures are coming and I am focused on make a good life for the kiddos.  SO until next time

LIVE LAUGH LOVE

June Adventures 2012

Alright I know this is very late or it could be early.  Since June is not over I am going to go with Early.  HAHA.  Just because I can.  Anyway.  I thought that since I am failing on updating this every week I would do a monthly update.  and if I do some inbetween well then Fantastic!  SO here we go.

The beginning of the month Adam was finishing up school and we had a bunch of fun.  Actually June 1st was his FIELD DAY!  if you don't know or don't remember these they are the day that you just have FUN!  I went with him to school and the entire school walked to the Bunkerville park (about 8 blocks from the school)  There the 5th graders had set up some activities all that involved water!  Which is Good because it was like 100 degrees.  We went through the stations and then after being there from 9:30 until 11:30  we went back to the school where the Principal had the fire truck Parked by the back field and was spraying the water in the air and the students and teachers were able to run through the water!  (SOOO FUN!!!)  The principal is on the volunteer fire crew in Bunkerville.  Incase you wanted to know.  So anyway after that it was lunch time and the kids changed clothes and then watched A movie.  I left before the movie.  I picked Adam up because him and Kyle had dentist appointments that afternoon. 

EXCITING way to start the month.  The rest of the school year was full of fun.  First and awards assembly where Adam go the Good Kid award and he passed Kindergarten!   Then the last day of school there was an assemble where the teachers performed for the students and it was a blast!   Adam loves school and misses his teacher and his friends everyday!  

Coloring in the car on the 8th

So school ended on the 7th and we were leaving for Idaho on the 8th.  THe plan was to leave early in the morning but that didn't happen so we got out of Mesquite around 7:45. The long drive began with breakfast at McDonald's and in no time we were stopping so little people could go potty.  Well Kyle was afraid of the potties at the rest area and at the gas station we stopped at.  It finally came down to him having to go so bad that we pulled over on the side of the freeway opened both doors and then Kyle peed inbetween them.  He was so happy!  So for the rest of the trip to Idaho Kyle had to go outside.  Not my ideal but hey he was not peeing in his pants.  Once we go to my Sister's (Lena) house Kyle decided it was not too bad to use the bathroom there, but only her bathroom that is a 1/2 bath.  No big deal.  We had a yummy spaghetti dinner and then sat at talked for a while before taking the kids on a quick drive to settle them down to they would sleep. 

Such a good traveler June 8th

THe next morning we had breakfast, eggs, toast, and bacon.  just your normal yummy food.  then we took off on our rounds to see people.  The first stop was to Mr. Dee's grave cite.  Where Mom and I cried a bit and said hello to this dear old friend.  (Whom cancer took from us on Valentine's day of 2010).  We left there and made our way to Burley to visit my dad's grave cite.  I have to say it does get easier to visit him without breaking into tears until I think about how much I miss him.  He was taken away from us far too early.  But I still cried.  I also decided that we need to try and get someone to engrave his dates on his headstone (since they are missing due to Patti.)  I still need to call about that.  (note to self)   

Cartoons at Grandpa's

Relaxing at Grandpa's

After our tearful visits we got gas and headed to Twin to visit Jim and then on to Buhl to swim with my sister.  We had lunch with Jim and IHOP and the kids loved watching cartoons at Grandpa's house.  THen swiming and finally to drop off te scooter.  (the whole reason we went to Idaho)  After that we drove back to the middle of no where to Anjie's house and then on to McDonald's for food. 

The all loved the cartoon time

Finally back to Paul to find Lena at the grocery store and Mike installing a new garage door.  Once everyone was settled in bed I talked to Lena and then finally went to bed myself. 

ON Sunday Jamie and Sheri came over to visit for a bit and then we all had places to be.  We drove back to Anjie's house to visit a little more and then headed back to Heyburn to have dinner with Jamie and visit before we headed out to Salt Lake City.  We had pizza and hte kids ran in the backyard for a bit while we all chatted and then off we went.  We made it to Ogden before we were all too tired to stay in the car.  So we got a hotel and snuggled down for the night. 

Sheri and I

Jamie and I

My favorite from the zoo June 2012

On Monday, we drove into Salt Lake, got lost a little, and went to the zoo.  Man it was fun!  they have a new area that has otters, sea lions, harbor seal, polar bear and girzzly bears.  the kids loved the monkies, and the bears.  After walking the whole zoo we rode the train and then got some food.  Finally about 3 hours later we were in the car and on the way home.  Stopped for gas and then finally made it home around 7pm.    It was so much fun and great to see my family.  I can't wait to go back again!

Sitting with a gorilla.

Sleeping on the train

Riding the merry-go-round

Riding the train

All smiles for the train

How big are you?

We celebrated Father's day by Jaymes going golfing with Ian on Saturday and then on Sunday I made chicken fettichini alfredo, salad, garlic bread and peanut butter chocolate chip cookies. 

Sleeping after golfing

Happy Father's Day!

We had Ian over for a week and it was way fun. 

Honestly the rest of the month has been kind of uneventful.  Well On the 15th my mom came down and watched the kiddos while Jaymes, me, Mike and Michele went and saw the Spazmatics in concert.  We have been taking the kids to the splashpad a lot and just watching movies at home. 

This last weekend Me, Michele, and Glady went to the Club Envy Grand Opening and it was way fun!  we got a little too drunk but still we all had a great time.  Today June 27th.  I took the kids to the slashpad with my mom since she was intown because of having a dr appointment in St. George.  The rest of the month is not going to be very exciting just hanging out at home and maybe another trip to the splashpad.  Who knows.  Next week starts a new month and lots of exciting things to come along with it.  Well I hope you enjoyed this update.  Until next time

Ready to go dance

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In love!

Partying!

Something on my mind.

OK.  So Jaymes and I have talked about kiddos.  for Some reason we have both thought that we would like to have one more child.  BUT when?  if we wait until I am done with school it will be 2 years away.  then if we wait until I wait until after I have settled into my career it will be about 5 years.  do I really want to get Lydia in school and have a baby?  NO!   I have always thought that Lydia will be our last child.  BUt now I am still not sure.  If we were to have another baby it would have to be next summer. SO getting preggers in Sept. or October.  HMMM.  I want another little bundle to cuddle but I think I will just use the money that another baby would cost to let my kiddos do fun things,  Dance, Karate, Soccer, Baseball.  Those types of things.  So what does everyone think?  Yea I know I am only 26 and have lots of baby years left.  But sadly I think I am done.  I want to enjoy my kiddos as they get bigger and have the money to let them do fun things.  SO the verdict is I think we are done.  3 is a good number and Lydia will always be my baby.  My friends will have have babies and I am cuddle and them and then send them home. OK.  THat is what I am thinking.  if anyone has opinions I am open to them. 

Until Next Time! 

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Time sure is flying!

it is just amazing how fast time is going.  It seems like yesterday I was pregnant with my little man Adam.  But here we are 6.5 years later and he is growing up so fast and so big.  Kyle man is 4 and likes things his way.  Miss Lydia just turned 2 and she knows she is the princess of this house.  There has been so much happening lately that I have not found time to post on this here blog-o.  BUt I am now feeling like I have my schedule under control and I will be able to keep up with the fast pace of our lives.  This past month I have been home, cleaning and hanging out with my kiddos.  I miss Adam during the day and I am excited to say that he will be done with school in 2 days.  but then I have the WHOLE summer to find things to do with him.  WOW..I am the mom of a first grader. 
    We have not really done too much since Adam is still in school.  BUt we have lots of fun things planned and I hope to document them at least at the end of each week.  I hope.  Well this is just an update.  Today we are cleaning the garage.  I think I will take pictures because this is going to be a HUGE task. 

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Sucky! On my part!

So yea I SUCK!   I was supposed to keep this up everyday.  But we all see how that has worked.  GeeZ!!!   So here I am coming to the end of the Semester and I realize that I have been AWAY from this here blog.  I fail!   Oh well.  Really it is because LIFE got in the way!  homework sucked the life out of me and every waking minute I was not doing homework I was hanging out with the kiddos, and doing housework.  I did do some fun things along the way.  My facebook shows that.  But mostly homework and family time have taken the front burner.  and this here blog has taken the back.  So I WILL keep up on here as soon as the semester is over and our summer adventures will be posted.  Maybe not everyday but at least once a week.  I know.  HEARD THAT BEFORE!   Well since there are only 7 of you that follow me.  And you all follow me on Facebook.  you know how busy my life is.  WOW I need more people to read my blog.  LOL.  anyway.  I will say we got family photos this year and it is great to have new photos of my kiddos and family. 

Anyway.  Adam is doing GREAT in school, and Kyle is potty trained!   Those are accomplishments I have made so far this year.  Lydia is talking a lot and she loves to sing and dance. Alright up to date I think. 

I will post some pictures and then I will promise to post at least once a week.  From here on out!!   It is important to me so I will do it. 

I have a new BEST FRIEND and we have such fun together!   Can't wait to share photos of our adventures too!  Happy day.  And coming up these next few weeks we have FUN planned.   Anniversary next Saturday!   Then Kyle's 4th birthday the following Saturday.  Jaymes's birthday is the Monday before Mother's day.  then the 26th Miss Lydia will be 2.  So expect some awesome fun posts!   Here's to you on this gloomy, cold, April day in the Desert.  Enjoy your day and until next time

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1.2.12

Today Daddy had to go to work so he left while Mommy and the kiddos were still sleeping.  We got up around 930.  Which is AWESOME!   We had pancakes for breakfast and then spent the day once again with each other.  Ian came over for the 3rd day in a row and you kids had such fun playing and laughing about just about everything.  We had a yummy dinner.  Pork, fried potatoes and corn.  YUUUUMMMM.  then bathtime and an early bedtime because school for Adam begins on 1.3.12   Today was a great day!  Just hanging out and getting prepared for the coming adventure of school.

1.1.12

Ok so I am starting this 3 days late.  oh well I am playing catch up once again.  I will be trying to make sure I get this done DAILY!  I know crazy with my life but I am going to try my hardest.  Ok so on January 1, 2012 we spent the day at home napping and enjoying each other's company. 

We got up around 9:30 and had breakfast.  Then Mommy was feeling a little crumby so naps were a happy get away from the daily cleaning.  Mommy did clean the house up from the night before's festivities.  But mostly the day was spent relaxing.  Such a wonderful way to spend the 1st day of the new year. 

Been away

Ok so I have been so darn busy with life that this Blog is suffering...I am really really going to try and post at least once a week.  I have just been choosing to spend time with the kiddos instead of working on the blog,  in my freetime.  So the things that have been happening are gonna be caught up on for a little bit.  

Adam is turning 6 no Monday!  can you believe it?   It seems just yesterday I was bring home my little 6 lb. 14 oz baby boy and he is now 50 lbs and 48 inches tall.   In Kindergarten and Loving everyday.  (Well the days that he remembers to be good at school.  LOL)   We are celebrating his birthday in 2 ways.  On Monday we will be have a get together here our house for friends and family that will not be able to come to Thursdays party.  (money limited the number of people that could come)   So we will be playing a couple games and having gifts and cupcakes  from 5:30 until 7:30.  Since he has school the next day.   On Thursday there is no school so we are going to be going to Jumin Jacks in St. George.  out package only includes 8 jumpers so the invites were very limited.  but I am sure it will be a blast.  I will post about each on here.


Kyle is growing up so fast.  He loves to help, with EVERYTHING!   He is still not potty trained but I think we have come up with a way to get him to potty train.  Just have to wait until payday to get the supplies that we need to make our plan work.   It will be great to have him not in diapers.  he has been wanting to go to school but he can't without being potty trained.  so that has been our goal with him.

Miss Lydia is getting SOOO big.   She gets into everything and has to have her hands in everything that we are doing, like right now she is heping me type this.  She helps with homework and loves to be cuddled.  Those are my favorite times.  She is learning new words everyday and has new dances and ideas to go with the new words.   It is so fun to see her grow.


We are such a busy little family but we always find time to spend time together.  The park and camping, are a blast.  just watching movies and making cookies together are fun things to do.   This next few weeks are full of fun stuff with Adam's birthday, the Halloween carnival at his school, and then Halloween.   My school work is in full load and I am still waiting to hear if I have been accepted into the Education Program.   That has had me on edge the last month, and I am sure a lot of my stress will go away once I know if I got in or not.  That is what will make a better life for my family. 

Well I guess that is all for now.  I will update this blog more.  I want to have a place that I can talk about my family and what we are doing.  Also pictures of our daily lives.    But right now homework, and housework call.   So until next time.


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The summer and school starts

Looking back on the summer of 2011.  I will remember how freaking HOT it was...But I will also remember all the crazy things that happened this summer.  Here are a few.  The in-laws moved away, I had a summer job, We went to the pool almost every week.  Jaymes went to work at 430 in the morning.  We finally got the family on some sort of schedule. We gained a dog and 3 kittens.   Every day was different and there were good family times.  I also got my tattoo fixed. 

Now it is time for school again.  This year is very different because Adam is starting school.    I know can you believe it Adam is already school age.  When I first talked to him about school at the beginning of the summer he had a bit of a freak out that Mom was not staying there with him.  Then we told him what he would do at school and things got to be a lot less scary for him.  We actually met his teacher on Friday night and he was very happy to answer every question that she asked him.  Then when we got back in the car he told us that he loves his New Red School.  (it is a brick school)   I know I am freaking out for now reason and he will be fine and have a ton of fun.  But he is my little boy.  And he will always be my little boy.   I am excited for him to make new friends and learn new things I guess it is the fact that he will be gone ALL DAY!   9 to 3.  it just seems like a long time.  I will be in school too but it is just crazy to think that he will be in school.  I am excited and nervous all in the same emotion.  I know I will make it through and I have made sure he is prepared to stay there all day without me and that he feels safe there.  That is the most important.  He knows that he needs to listen to his teacher and be nice to the other kids.  This is going to be a great year for everyone.  and it is the start of a new adventure for the Dalton family.

 

Adam in May 2008.   At age 2.5                    Adam August 2011.  At age 5.5.

Idaho Trip (better late than never)

Alright I know this is late (very late)  we went on a trip to Idaho for Graduations of 2 great people.  My neice Tiffanie and my Nephew Dillon.  It was great fun. We went in May.  On the 24th through the 29th.

We left on Tuesday, May 24th around 7:30 am.  It is an 8 hour drive plus the stops.  we made 3 stops ont he trip there.  Which I wills ay is pretty good since we had 3 little ones with us.  It was Mom, me and the kiddos.  Jaymes sadly had to work.  So we were lucky enough to rent a fantastic Van it was a 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan, with a built in DVD player and flip down screen.   LIFE SAVER!  the kids watched movies the ENTIRE way there.  Sadly we had to listen to the movies because we didn't think to bring headphones for the kids.  No big deal.  It was fun to picture the shows while driving.  Mom and I got to talk and it was a good day of driving.  We got to Bliss around 6:30 (I think)  and my sister Anjie got us a hotel room for 3 nights.  It was good.  We got settled in the room and had a snack.  We also watched American Idol because it was the final week for it.  then it was bed time. 

The Van.

My view of the inside of the van.

Love the DVD player.

On Wednesday we had no plans until that night at 4:30pm so we found things to do and people to visit.  We ended up visiting my Aunt Edie at work and then headed into Twin for breakfast and visiting.  We met picked Jim up and went to breakfast at IHOP.  It was good.  Then we went to the car wash.  It was one of those that pulls you through.  Man it was AWESOME!  the kids LOVED it.  But then this lady in front of me was freaking out when she got out of the car wash.  She stopped right in front of the exit and cars started gettint backed up.  I was afraid one was going to hit me.  She got back in her car and came we moved out of the way.  Then she walked up to my van like it was my fault and said there was a bucket under my car.  Yea it is My fault that the bucket was in the car wash and my van happened to run it over while being pulled along on a pully.  DUH!  So the guy got it out and we went and vaccumed the van out for free.  It was great not to have a limit on how ling you can vaccum for.  So after that we went to the Mall and I bought some spray from Victoria Secret.  Then we found a park and let the kids run.  We also put gas in.  Finally it was time to take Jim home and we headed to the pool for the party.  We got to go swimming at Slager's.  it was so fun with the kids and my family.  Anjie, Jim, Tiffanie, and James.  My Mommy and I had such fun in the nice warm water.  Then it was time to head back the hotel and watch American Idol.  we got to see it and Biggest Loser.  It was great.  We finally went to bed and got ready for the next day.

a lemon for breakfast.

this Slide was very tall and FAST

Loving the park

No time for a picture.  I am playing!

We love the pool

Kyle loved the ball.

Adam was ready to run to the bathroom here but Aunt Anjie had to get a picture of him first. 

On Thursday we got up and relaxed the hotel room, then headed out and did a little shopping in thrift stores.  This day was Lydia's actual birthday.  We got her some pj's, pants and a pair of shoes.  Then we headed to another store and Adam took in his transformer without us knowing.  Then when we left he remembered he left it there.  We dropped my Sister off at her car and headed back to the store Luckily we found it.  I had a melt down then.  I hate it when the kids take things in the stores because they ALWAYS put the item down to look at others.  But we got it back and it all worked out.  Then we visited Aunt Edie at her home and had dinner with her.  It was great to catch up and get dressed there for Tiffanie's graduation.  Aunt Edie was surprised that I got myself and 3 kids dressed and ready to go in under 30 minutes.  Hey this is SUPERMOM we are taking about here.  LOL...Anyway then we left for the graduation and made it in time to get in our seats and the kids to get a little cranky before the ceremony.  The ceremony was short and sweet.  Then we left and relaxed at the hotel.  A great day all in all.

Aunt Edie and Lyle

Me and Lydia

Tiffanie walking across the stage

Kyle all handsome (Adam was not interested in a picture)

Friday we left the hotel and headed to Lena's in Paul.  We had to get there and buy decorations for the party the next day.  We got to Paul and went to Lena's she was not home but we got to sit with Mike and talk until we had to meet Lena at the dollar store.  We shopped a bunch and then got pizza for lunch.  Soon it was time to get ready for Dillon's graduiation from Minico High School.  (my old high school)  It was cool to see the place and some people I knew.  Mom, the kids and I sat in the auditorium because they had to move the ceremony indoors because of RAIN.  Go figure.  It was actually better since Kyle fell asleep shortly after the ceremony began.  I got a good picture of Dillon and after he got his diploma cover.  Then we headed back to Lena's house to have dinner and relax.  Finally bed time came and we got little sleep cuz Lydia was up a lot.  oh well that is life with a 1 year old. 

Dillon before graduation

Adam hanging out on the couch

Dillon walking across the stage

Dillon and his mommy Sheri.

Saturday finally came,  we had a Fantastic breakfast with Lena, Mike and Dillon.  Then Lena and Mike got the garage all decorated and we visited my Daddy's grave site and Dee's grave site.  It was nice to put flowers out there for Memorial Day.  This was the first time I had gotten to do that.  Then we headed back to Lena's and finished decorating and the kids played out in the backyard.  Finally the party started and we had food and cake.  Lydia got a whole cake for her and Dillon and I got our names on a cake since I graduated from College this year.  it was cool.  I got to open Lydia's gifts and Dillon opened his.  Then it was time to visit.  I got to see all my nieces and nephews from my Dad's side of the family and it was cool.  Too bad they are all teenagers and think they are too cool to hang out with there Aunt Chelly.  LOL.  Well then they all left and we got to relax.  Then my good friend Sarah and I got to go out to a bar and have a drink together.  It was great to talk with her and enjoy a little time away from the kids (they were sleeping).  We only stayed out for around an hour and enjoyed 2 drinks and 2 shots of Apple Pie.  Man it was good.  Then I got back to Lena's house and bugged the people that were there.  LOL.  Then I went to bed and we got up super early for our Sunday drive home.

My Daddy's resting place.

Dee's resting place

Dee's house.  Lots of memories in that land.

me with 3 of my sisters.

Lydia got her own cake. 

Sheri and I

Me and Sarah after our drinks.

On Sunday we left Lena's house about 7:45.  We made it to Kara's house just in time for breakfast.  It was so good to see her and her Lovely family.  Sadly it was raining and we needed to hit the road before it got even worse.  also Kara and the family had to get ready for Church.  We set out and decided to stop at the Hoogle Zoo in Salt Lake (weather permiting).  well the weather held out and we got to walk the whole Zoo before it started to rain again.  It took us 3 hours to walk the zoo and it was good for the kids to get the exercise because they all crashed shortly after.  We drive the remaining 5 hours home and got to relax and cuddle with Jaymes.  Adam stayed up the entire ride home and to Idaho. By the time we got home Adam was asleep and Jaymes carried him in.  He did not get up until around 9am on Monday morning. 

The kids at the zoo.

Adam and Kyle at the zoo

It was such a great trip and I loved visiting all my family. But it was so nice to get home to my warm desert.  It was so cold in Idaho the entire time we were there.  I loved coming hom to my shorts and tank tops just as much as I loved visiting everyone. 

Until next time. 

LIVE LAUGH LOVE.