Halloween 2011

Halloween this year was so much fun. Kendra got to dress up a few times for different parties and LOVED being a "real" puppy! We also went to Staheli Family Farms with the Wild Whitts and the Holmies. The kids had a ball. They got to have a train ride, ride some swings, pet a few animals, ride a horse, do a maze and play - play - play!

Kendra turns 4!

I'm WAYYYY behind with my blogging so these next few posts will be a little dated.

On September 22, 2007 at approx 4pm, Miss Kendra made her grand entrance into the world. She was perfect and we instantly fell in love with her. She loves animals and swimming and especially loves life. She's a happy little girl who knows what she wants. She's full of personality and spunk and keeps us going every minute of the day. We love this little lady more than words can say and can't believe how fast she's growing.

This September she turned 4 and we celebrated with our family at the aquatic center. She's a little fish and was so happy to have her little cousins there with her. She was spoiled rotten with gifts and also told she would be a big sister in the spring! She told me it was the best birthday ever and has already started planning next years:) Wishing you the best fourth year of your life Miss Magoo!

Yes -- it's true:)

So this is kinda old news but we're having a baby!! You might think that 3 tests are a bit over kill but Nick insisted....he was sure that because they only cost $1, they must be faulty:) We confirmed it one more time with a blood test and it was still hard to believe!

We've wanted another baby since Kendra was 18 months old but we're not very lucky in that department. Then we stopped trying because #1 - it's depressing and #2 - things are unstable right now. But then I started dreaming about a baby....my baby! 3 dreams in a month and I told Nick each time because they felt so real. I thought someone was telling us to try again but it turned out I was already pregnant. It was the best surprise EVER:)

We decided to tell our family at Kendra's birthday party. We wrapped this shirt up and the reaction was worth waiting 12 weeks! Our new little one should arrive in April 2012:)

1st day of Preschool

Kendra's first day of preschool was a huge success. She woke up, ran downstairs and yelled, "Daddy, it's Preschool Day!" She was in the best mood all morning. Ate her breakfast like a champ, got ready without whining, posed for some pictures and smiled the entire way to school. When we got there, she practically ran to the door. I helped get her settled and then gave her a love and told her she was gonna do great. For a brief second she got nervous about me leaving so Mrs. Clark took her by the hand and showed her some toys. She LOVES it and wants to go everyday!! Hopefully her attitude lasts all year:)

What the?

Yes, this is exactly what it looks like. What? You mean you've never painted a dead birds finger nails? Well, you must not have a Grandpa like Kendra's then:)

Excuse me?

So the other day I'm making lunch for me and the little miss. I must have been singing or humming when Kendra politely asked me to please be quiet. Looking around, I asked her "why?" She says, "because this little girl is on the phone mom!"

Well, deepest apologies little MAGNET girl:)

Our Little Fashionista

Do these pictures scream "I dressed myself" or what?

Kendra's Buddies

Here are some cute pictures of Miss Kendra and her "brothers" having way to much fun!

Happy 4th 2011

Sorry. I haven't blogged for so long that I've forgotten how to rearrange pictures. I'm afraid my opening picture (crickets) is pretty disgusting. Don't worry this next pic is so cute and look -- they're not fighting:)
We had an awesome 4th! Rachel brought down her friend Meg & 2 kids. We did the Milford parade & park, then headed to the hills for tadpole & cricket hunting. The kids were loving it!





Writing in the sand & a jeep ride.
Yes that's Kendra in a slimy frog pond -- up to her neck. We are now the proud owners of tiny frogs...dozens of them:)

Waiting for the parade but mostly for the candy.

Kendra w/Uncle Rog & Grandma DeAnn!

Kendra loving her Daddy & her "handsome" Dallen:)

MY BUNCO TOP TEN

10. Making (and eating) peanut butter balls for the event.
9. Seeing Mom & Dad Schofield there!
8. Visiting with the great people that came.
7. Listening to Spencer and Lynette MC.
6. Blowing my "official" whistle when BUNCO was called.
5. Seeing Kristen & her amazing family...what a team!
4. The sight of over a hundred People sporting their breast cancer T-shirts.
3. The MEN who came (including my husband). They were out numbered by a hundred, now that's brave:)
2. Counting the money.....over 5 G's...not kidding! Oh and watching Lynette do a cartwheel.
1. Just having a part in this whole thing. I'm SO blessed and so proud of where I came from!

I could go on and on but mostly I just want to grab each and every person that came and supported Kristen and give them a big hug and say thanks. I know what a big sacrifice it is to not only donate your money but also your time. I'm amazed and really full of gratitude tonight. Good luck to Kristen and her cute little family and THANKS for letting us do this:)

How Kendra got in my belly...G rated version!

I just had the best conversation with Kendra.

She's been asking me A LOT lately how EXACTLY she got in my belly? I have tried everything but the truth and it just doesn't satisfy her little mind. So tonight when she asked me AGAIN, I asked her what she thought and this was her reply:)

Wellllll......maybe Jesus sneaked in our house when it was really dark outside and pip-toed upstairs. And maybe he went in your room while you were sleeping and put something on top of your head, then you got it and ate it . Then your belly growed and growed and growed really big (she got that part right) and then I finally came out. But MOM, why was I girl? I wanted to be a boy so I could eat like a puppy and have short hair and stuff. {deep breath} Oh well, it's okay, sometimes that happens!

Oh my:)

Picture Day

We took the kiddos to get their pictures done and had a fabulous idea to get a cousin picture....sounded good to me but it just wasn't working:)

Sleepover

If there are two things Sassy loves to do, it's SLEEPOVERS and BORROWING things. So we borrowed the Wild Whitt's boys and had ourselves a sleepover. They had a blast and I even got kisses from the Jaybird who doesn't freely give them out:)

New Years Resolution

I can't believe I'm admitting my New Year Resolution to anyone, let alone publishing it on my blog but wth? Drum roll please.......

GOAL: Take Kendra to church {clapping & muffled giggling}

Now check this out. First Sunday rolls around. I'm laying in bed thinking, I REALLY don't wanna go....Nick was working, I'm really worn out from the holiday's & work.....then I get a text inviting us to go with some friends. I think, "fine whatever" so we get ready. Church at 11am and we are ready and early. We get out of the car, holding Kendra's hand, jump over a snow bank and I hear "RRRRIP"....the entire back of my skirt completely split up the back. With my ass exposed to the world & trying to hold it together, I find my keys and get K back in the car. We drive back to the house, change my skirt and go back to church. Did I mention my stipulations of going to church? Well let me tell ya! NO SPEAKING IN CHURCH, NO CHURCH CALLING & NO TEMPLE PREP CLASS. Well turns out that my dear old friends Rog & Jen attend the temple prep class so what's a girl to do? I wasn't going by my lonesome to another class:( So there ya have it....my first week at church.

With that being said, Kendra LOVED it. I took her to Primary (first time ever) and sat her down on the front row. I told her how much fun she was going to have and introduced her to the teacher. She said "I'm gonna miss you mom, give me a hug" and with that she stayed the whole time....no tears and still HAPPY as could be when I picked her up! When I asked her what she learned she said "something cool" so I asked her what that something cool was about and she said "a King that was really mean and tried to steal baby Jesus but don't worry, he didn't find him." Phew!

Christmas 2010

Please excuse the random order but something has changed on blogger and I'm too lazy to try and figure it out.

Christmas was so much fun this year. Kendra had an elf visit her all through December, whom she named JACK, so she was "mostly" on her best behavior. One day Jack was hanging out on the ceiling fan and Kendra was so good and she didn't even try to turn it on....then Grandma came to visit. Grandma took one look and couldn't resist trying out the old "cause & effect" theory. Jack went flying and Kendra started shrieking! Kendra ran over to get a better look at Jack and then scolded Grandma....NEVER TOUCH JACK, HIS MAGIC WILL COME OFF!! We picked him up with a hand towel and placed him in a safe spot, free of any hazards (and grandma).

Kendra rocking her baby. When I was little, my Aunt & Uncle made 2 of these cradles for me & Lynette. My dad dug it out of the attic and I refinished it for Kendra. She LOVES it as much as I did:)

The goods!

Uncle Nils playing Zhu Zhu Pets with Kendra. Did I mention we got to have Uncle Nils? He's a celebrity, only making appearances a few times a year;) Kendra tucked him into bed and on Christmas morning she was worried about one thing.....where's Uncle Nils?

Dora princess

Mommy & Dolly matching dresses...so cute!

Unwrapping....

Neighbor/Friend gifts!

KENDRA & SANTA

KENDRA'S TREE

MY TREE

Hope everyone had a fabulous Christmas this year!