Happy Birthday Casey & Logan!

Casey & Logan had ANOTHER birthday! They just keep happening. We planned a brunch/water party at our house. I think it was a success. We got Casey a massage, some candy, a new bladder for his camelback and some organic wheat because he wants to grow wheat grass. Ew.

The girls loved the water balloons on the tramp.

Caleb fell in love with Tamara's cinnamon rolls. I may or may not have ate 3 by the time the day was over. They are divine.

I was so happy that all 5 little boys got along & played pretty well together.

The birthday boys.

That night we met Shelby, Malissa, Shayden & Tyson in Logan for the demolition derby. It was fun!

The weather was PERFECT. It was a raging storm in Brigham when we left & just sprinkled on us a little bit at the derby. I was so glad it wasn't a scorching hot summer night. We all had a good time. My mom baby sat Taylor & Rylee so that Casey & I could spend the night with just little Caleb.

Word

Oh Caleb. I don't know why - but he insists on telling me daily that he only likes my hair up in a pony tail. This morning I woke up & my hair was down & instead of, "Good morning mom" I get, "Hey! Can't you go put your hair in a pony tail?" Also - if Casey comes out in the mornings without his glasses Caleb will instruct him to put them on. I'm glad he's not picky!

Here are a few sentences that I've said the last few days that I can't believe are part of my daily life.
Eating dinner one night, "Taylor - don't touch Rylee's nipples." (Yes - we occasionally eat topless. Jealous?)

While getting ready for bath time, "Caleb - you shouldn't let your sister touch your weenie."

One that gets said quite often, "Caleb - get off of your sister!"

I hope I'm not being recorded. If I am I'm afraid a social worker is going to come & investigate soon!

Oh Summer Time

I'm afraid my kids are going to be beyond bored this summer. This mama is NOT going outside if it's over 93 degrees. I am currently sitting in my BASEMENT....sweating. I hope that this isn't how the weather is going to be all summer. I C K.

 

I'm doing my best to keep the kiddos entertained. Here is Rylee on one of the many 'water days' we've already had.

Here is Taylor staying hydrated.

The forces joined together one day. Spider man (Rylee)- a storm trooper (Casey) - and Iron Man (Caleb).

Taylor was catching up with the news while Casey changed her bum.

The girls love the strollers that Aunt Angela gave them for their birthday...but they think they are for them and NOT their baby dolls.

I went to check on the kids one night before I went to bed & they all were in Caleb's tiny bed. It was pretty cute.

They each had a cup in the tub the other night & they were transferring water from one cup to the other over & over & over again. I bet they each said "Thank You" and "You're Welcome" 50 times! Such polite ladies.

I have the best helper when it comes to unloading the dishwasher. Anyone want to come over for a drink??

The unimaginable.....

At my last Dr appointment everything looked GREAT!! BUT - he found another baby! That's right...triplets!! HOLY FREAKING CRAP. I'm totally kidding. That really would be unimaginable though, huh?

Casey & I took that kids to the zoo today. It was a really nice day! A little bit of a breeze...not to many crazy people, just enough to keep me entertained.

Caleb was checking out the statue of gorilla and said, "WOW. Look at those nipples." Can you imagine how many germs are on the gorilla though? I wonder if anyone ever takes a Lysol wipe to him.

This gorilla was eating & Taylor & Rylee were in a trance watching him.

This LARGE gorilla was being pretty active and then climbed up to his pallet bed & curled right up to take a nap. You should have heard the crowd that was watching him. It was like this gorilla was a darling brand new baby. "AAAHHhhhhhhhhhhhhh.....how sweet." Casey said, "They think that animal that could rip your face off is adorable??" We stuck around for awhile because every time the gorilla would try to get comfy the aaaaahhhhhhhhh's came back. It was cracking me up for some reason.

This is Taylor & Rylee giving the polar bear statue a hug. Then they proceeded to show me the noses, eyes, ears, mouths, & bellies of the bears. Rylee even got on her knees....touched the chest of one and said "Nipples". What is wrong with my children???

Caleb was so excited to ride the preying mantis on the carousel. Taylor kept saying, "Wee hah!" on her bear & Rylee cried her eyes out unless Casey was holding her.

I think that little Miss Taylor had the most fun at the zoo today. She minded really well, kept up, and loved everything.

It was a fun afternoon. I doubt that the whole family will go again for a couple of years.

Happy Father's Day

Father's Day weekend started with a cookout at my parents house.  My dad was leaving for Alaska on Father's day...so Angela & I got him the sweetest shirt ever for his trip this year.

It was cold!  We had 90 degree weather all week & then the day we got together it was 70's & a bit chilly.  We all ended up is the house for dessert & visiting.  Isn't it sad that this is the best picture we pulled off out of 3??  What is Taylor doing??

 

On Saturday Casey spent all day at his dad's house with his brothers helping to install a timer on his parents sprinkling system.  When I say all day....I mean all day.  They did get it done though & that is wonderful.  All of the families met at Brad & Mona's for lunch.  It was yummy.  All of the grand kids then got to play on the slip & slide and play with a new magnetic dart game.  It was a HOT afternoon....but a good time!

 

I made yummy biscuits & gray for breakfast on Sunday morning.  Casey opened his gift - 2 Nerf guns, some work pants, some protein powder & some homemade cookies.  Then we went to church.  I didn't want to cook the rest of the day - my limit these days is 1 home cooked meal a day....if you're lucky.  After Casey & the girls napped we headed to Texas Roadhouse in Logan for dinner.  It was good!



 

I am pretty sure I am NEVER going to get a picture of these two ladies together where they both look cute/normal! 

After dinner we went to First Dam to feed the ducks.  They kids had a lot of fun.

Caleb was about to catch this duck....I'm glad he didn't get bit!

Taylor was funny.  She would scream "DUCKY!" and then throw her bread into the water.  It was pretty cute!

 

 

Better late than never!

I finally got around to taking some pictures of the girls in their 2 year old glory.  They are 2 years & 4 months in these pictures. 

 

Rylee (at 2)

Weight 25.25   38%

Height 35.25   82%

Head 48.3   70%

 This little girl has a lot of spunk!  What is interesting is she gets so shy around other people, but when she is at home in her comfort zone she is so fun.  She is ALMOST potty trained 100%!  She loves to eat pizza, peaches, tuna fish sandwiches, oatmeal, yogurt, cereal & ice cream.  We are working on learning colors & letters right now & she is very smart.

 Taylor (at 2)

Weight 26.25   45%

Height 35.5   86%

Head 48.3   70%

Taylor has such a sweet little personality.  She is soft spoken & loves to be held.  She isn't interested in going potty yet - but she gets so excited when Rylee goes.  She loves to eat pizza, bananas, grapes, cereal, yogurt, ice cream, string cheese, & yogurt covered raisins.  Taylor is also doing great on learning her colors & letters.  I have some smart kids!

 

I have tried everything I can think of to rotate this picture.  It makes me so mad that it won't turn right!!!!

 We are also working on being happy.  Can you tell??

 They also can be sad, surprised, angry, scared, silly & cute!