January

This month has been crazy.  Lots of stuff happening.  We built a fence for the dog in the backyard, and are deciding to paint the kid's rooms.  I think it will happen after tax money gets here. 
School is crazy for Michelle, and just started for Jaymes. It is taking a little time to get a schedule going but I think it is finally working out. 
This past week we have all been sick.  As of today Kyle is much better, so is Lydia, but Adam is so sick all he wants to do is lay on the couch so not like him.  Jaymes is feeling the sickness.  I am feeling it too but the days must go on.  I have to go to class do homework and take care of the kids.  No sick days for moms.
Well that is about all for now.  Next month will be fun and interesting...hope everyone has a great rest of the month.  I will post some pictures very soon

Changes they be a Happening.

WOW...WOW... That is all I have to say right now.  December went by super fast and I could not believe that 2010 was already over.  My kids loved all their Christmas gifts and Enjoyed the family time that we got to have.  we kicked off 2011by staying home and enjoying the Vegas fireworks from out living room.  The house was WAY warmer than it was outside, also not as far and not as crowded.  The kids all stayed up except Lydia. 

Two days later it snowed and we took the kids to play in the snow.  It was so fun to see them in snow.  We even built a tiny snowman. 

The Spring semester has begun.  It started on the 10th and I am totally busy with it already.  The kids are fine with me being away.  They understand that Mommy is going to school and they wave everytime I leave.  I am not sure if it is for me or my new car.  Which they call BumbleBee.  I will just pretend it is for me. 
I go to class 40 miles away 4 days a week.  I know I am crazy...but you do what you gotta do. 

Jaymes is loving his job and has an opportunity to advance in the near future.  School starts for him on the 24th and he is looking forward to the new experiences he is going to have.

OMG I totally forgot to tell you WE GOT A DOG!  I know crazy right.  She is a Hound dog.  8 months old.  it is crazy at my house.

Ok now.  Lydia is cutting teeth and is very cranky about it.  She wants everyone to knwo she is in pain and not liking it. 
Adam is getting so smart and can identify the letters in the alphabet and numbers.  It is scary how good he is getting at stuff.
Kyle is turning into a little man. He is talking a lot more and loving every minute he gets to spend with Daddy.  He loves movies and MONSTER TRUCKS! 

Well that is everything for now I guess.  Things are going and the changes that are coming are that Michelle is losing weight. Adam will start school in August and Kyle may begin preschool in September.  Lydia will be walking soon and that will make keeping tabs on her that much harder. 

Thanks to everyone for reading and have a great day.

LIVE...LAUGH...LOVE

November 2010

WOW!  December already!  I can't believe it.  I would like to update you all on what happened in November. 



November 10th - Jayks’ Birthday party- What a fun time with family. Cake, presents and laughter. What more can you ask for?




November 13th – Festival of Trees- A fun time for the kids. Kicking off the holiday season. There were a lot of vendors that the children were interested in. Along with many trees that were decorated nicely and Adam voted for his favorite one. Called Fairy Tales. They got to ring bells along with Jingle Bells and enjoyed every minute of it. What a fun day.



November 14th – Aviation Nation at Nellis Air Force Base- What a fun time for the family. We all arrived at different times but ended up meeting at the front gate. We watched all the flying demonstrations and the reenactments. Jaymes’s favorite was the F-22 and the A-10. Michelle’s was the Thunderbirds. The kids loved the planes but were every tired by the end of the day. We left our houses around 7 am and got home around 6pm. All tired but had a blast. We will go back again next year.

November 22nd – Thanksgiving dinner with the Dalton family- We had a great early Thanksgiving dinner at Shannon and DJ’s. There was great food and great company. There were 11 of us there and enough food to feed an Army. Good thing we were all hungry. We also celebrated Ian’s birthday there because we were all there and he was with us.


November 23rd – Ian’s Birthday- As said before we celebrated Ian’s birthday on the 22nd but he turned 6 today. I made him cupcakes to take to school with him and he was so happy about that. We had a cake and a few gifts for him that he was happy about also. It was great to get o spend time with him for his Birthday.


November 25th – Thanksgiving dinner at our house- WOW. What yummy food and great company. We had the traditional dinner here at our house. I made a turkey, and homemade pumpkin, and apple pie. The turkey was very moist and the house smelt of fresh baked rolls and bread. We were missing Glady and Daniel but it was a nice time anyway. Thanksgiving is always great when you are with family and friends.



December is always a busy month for us with Birthdays, Christmas, and family fun there is never a dull moment. Until next time, Live Laugh Love.

Getting Behind

Well, I have not been updating this page as often as I would like.  But I am going to try to update it more often.  So since my last post in August a few things have happened.  So I will go by month and let you know what has been going on in the Dalton Life!

End of August 2010
     Michelle and Jaymes both started school and things have been crazy ever since.  Also my mom moved back so she could be my babysitter while I am in class, because day care for 3 kids is very expensive.  Kyle is turning into such a big boy and great big brother.  Adam has been to the dentist and we planned a surgery day for him to have his teeth taken care of.

September 2010
     Adam had surgery on his teeth on the 1st and had his front 2 teeth pulled due to an infection that was headed to his adult teeth.  Then he was going to start school.  But on the first day he didn't want me to leave him there.  Then the second day I stayed awhile and then left and he got in trouble for throwing a crayon.  So he was no longer able to attend the preschool.  I started teaching him at home on Mon, Wed, and Fri.  It is hard to do but I try my best to teach him the things that he needs to learn to get ready for Kindergarten.  In September Kyle began to talk a lot better.  We can actually understand the things he is saying.  Miss Lydia learned to roll over and we can't keep her in the same spot.  She loves to move.

October 2010
   Wow, October already.  Well this month was Adam's birthday(24th) and we had a party on the 17th.  My brother and his family came down and we went to Vegas for a day of fun.  I continued going to school every tuesday and Thursday.  It is fun but starting to get annoying I guess I just need a little more motivation.  Halloween was fun, we trunk or treated on the 30th.  and then went trick or treating on the 31st.  Adam was Optimus Prime. Kyle was Bumblebee and Miss Lydia was Little Miss Muffet.  I was the spider that scared her away..lol...not much else has happened...but we all got the flu on the 24th. It sucked but we are all better now and enjoying our days.  Oh and Jayme started a new job, at a golf course.  The thing he loves to do...School is going good for both of us and we are preparing for next semester. 

That is about it for now.  I will be updateding this page more often now.  I am finally getting on a schedule that I can function with.  Just took some time to figure it all out.  With 3 kids things take a little longer.  Have a great day everyone and thanks for reading.

Trip to Grandma's

Well on the 15th we went to Kingman to visit Grandma for her birthday.  It was great fun.  Dj and Shannon rented a Chevy Tahoe and we all rode in it to get there...We left at 5:30 am on Sunday and stopped in Boulder City for gas and a quick breakfast.  Then over the Hoover Dam.

We got to Grandma's around 9:30 or 10:00...It was good...we all hung out and took some pictures.  Then The boys all fell asleep. 

Jaymes and Kyle

Jayk

DJ

Adam did not sleep but he came running in to tell us that when he was outside he found a REALLY BIG GUY!  That was Uncle Les.  Dina's Husband...later we found Les asleep too.

Lydia also slept a lot.  There was just too much excitement for her.

Later more and more people came and the wine came out and the fun began...tons and tons of pictures.

Then finally it was time for food...and the kids swam in the kiddy pool that Chuck set up...

 

We left around 8:30 and  we were all so tired most of us slept all the way home...

When we got home at midnight all the kids went to sleep and so did mommy and daddy...We got to sleep a while except for Jaymes who had to work Monday morning...All in all a great trip!

July 24th thru August 14th

 Well since my last post not too much has been happening...Just the normal everyday stuff...I did have a week of extreme cleaning which I posted on my other blog...It was great fun...But here is what has been happening...

We have had a few family dinners...which are great fun for everyone...

Jaymes has been working like usual and studying for his GED test on the 24th...hopefully he does good and will only have to retake a few sections...He has applied and registered for college classes and his classes start on the 30th.  He is getting very excited for the rims that he will be getting for his car. Also loving every minute he gets to spend with the kids..Lydia just lights up his day...And he said he would not treat her any different than the boys...haha yea right.

Michelle.  that's me...Well I have kept busy...doctor appointments, shopping, house cleaning, cooking, baking, and just taking care of and playing with the kids...I did get pictures printed of Lydia's birth so that I can scrapbook the important dates in our lives...I also went to Glady's house for some scrapbooking fun...but only got 2 pages done because of my lack of prints at that time.  School starts for me on the 23rd and I am getting very excited.  This year is going to be quite different I will actually go to class and and that is different for me. 

Adam is getting so big and learning a lot of new things.  He will start preschool on the 8th of September he is getting so excited.  he will learn so much and have so much fun...on the 26th we have a meet and greet with his teacher and classmates.  how darn fun.  On the 1st of September he will be having surgery on his teeth.  which is just a normal visit but he has to be put to sleep to get a few things done.  like fillings and xrays.  It will be great.  Adam will be 5 in October.  We went and saw Toy Story 3 and Adam loved it except he cried when the toys were in trouble.  It was a good movie.  and Adam is excited to buy it when it comes out on DVD.

Kyle is learning so quickly.  He is talking a ton and hopefully this next weekend I can get him potty trained...it will be wonderful to only have to change one diaper in the family.  and it will be great for him to be such a big boy and pee pee in the potty.  He is getting so big I can't wait for him to start talking more clearly.  He loves to color and play with his cars.  He also loves his new buzz lightyear and woody dolls.  After we saw Toy Story 3.  That was his first movie ever...and he did great.

Lydia is growing so fast.  She is cooing a bunch now and loves to smile a lot.  Some days she is cranky but she is a baby what can we expect...she hates having a dirty diaper and is not too fond of being left alone.  even if I am just going to the bathroom, or into the kitchen to make food..she has to see me to be happy...Which is a big annoying but I love her I give in and take her with me instead of letting her chill in her bounce chair...I am going to be getting her a swing next week so that she can have a different place to hang out while I do homework and stuff.

Well that is about it up until the 14th. wow...I need to remember to post everyweek because this was a long post and I am sure I missed some stuff but oh well you got the summary of the last 3 weeks.

July 12 thru July 23rd.

So things have been kind of quiet around here. Here is what everyone has been doing.



Jaymes-
    Working and playing games on the computer.  We had dinner with the family on the 21st and Jaymes helped his family fix the probably with the messy pool at their house.  Plus he has helped me with the children.

Chelly-

     Well I have been taking care of the children, the house and making sure we have food and clean clothes.  Also I have been working out to try and lose this baby weight...It is hard to stay on schedule when I have nights where Lydia will not sleep and then I sleep all morning to make up for the sleep I missed the night before.  But I am doing pretty good...Not a lot happening with me.

Adam-

    Is recooping from a sunburn and has been kind of cranky.  We are working with him on his alphabet and I am trying to teach him how to write his name.  Just want him to learn before school which, for him, will be Fall of 2011...He has also been carrying this book around for the week...it is a coloring book.

Kyle-

    Has been talking more and more these days...He loves to help me clean and help with Lydia...He likes to draw on himself with anything he can manage to get a hold of.   We keep the pens up so he can't get to them.

Everytime I bring out the camera he is all smiles and excited to let you take his picture.

Lydia-

   Well Lydia is 8 weeks old now and very smiley.  She is cranky sometimes but that is to be expected.  Once she had her first smile on July 5th, she has been smiling up a storm since.  She is growing but still a little bit small for her 0-3 month clothes.  And getting too big for the newborn size.  So we are putting clothes that are too big on her...and ones that are nice a snug.  She is so darn cute.