Hoyt Ohana

2009-07-23T12:18:00.003-06:00

No, not houses, unfortunately.

Blog sites.

Below is our new address.

Sorry for any inconvenience.

ok then,

that is all.

http://web.me.com/jmhoyt/Hoyt_Ohana/Home/Home.html

It's a SHE!!!???

2009-06-22T11:36:00.002-06:00

The time has come! Our little Gal arrived Sunday, June 21st. Best Fathers Day gift Jared will ever get from me!

8 lbs.

21 in.

11:00 a.m.

See here for more info and pics.

2009-06-20T14:45:00.003-06:00

The only thing on my agenda is BABY. So, I feel bored, lots of the time. Since BABy is afraid to come out and face me, which by this point it should be very afraid, I've had to fill my time with the stuffs I've wanted to do for a while...which isn't bad, I guess. (as I sob and sulk and throw myself a pity party.)

I've created a new blog site, one that will be easier to post and upload pictures too. I'm still learning all the coolness about it, so it's rough but it's where the HOYT HAPPENINGS will be published from this day, hence forward.

In case you are one of the very few who read my other blogs, they will continue where they are.

2009-06-13T21:05:00.002-06:00

TODAY, I FEEL LIKE THIS...

...BECAUSE I WANT TO BE DOING THIS, AND I'M NOT.

SO I CAN DO THIS AGAIN.

COME ON ALREADY.

I'VE DONE MY TIME, NOW RELEASE ME FROM THIS PRISON.

A celebration of Brothers.

2009-05-02T13:40:00.002-06:00

The past week our family celebrated our brothers. My brother left on his Mission and Jared's brother, Jason, who's been on his mission for 10 years now, was remembered.

Jared had a guys weekend of golf to

commemorate his brother who passed away 10 years ago.

It's always a special time when we remember Jason.

Jared and Jason shared friends throughout their lives so all of Jared's college buddies are also Jason's buddies. They invited the women folk and their children to participate in a memorial evening where we stuffed ourselves, laughed and cried.

Here are the guys.

They made T-shirts with Jason's mission picture.

a.k.a. his mug shot.

Here is some of Jared's family with Jason's mission president.

It was a great time to remember a great guy. I never met him (of course, that would make me 13 years old if I were to ever have met him) but I feel so lucky to be part of a family who had such an outstanding son. I could say "at least that is what I am told" but I can feel the awe and respect these men have for Jason when they talk about him. He left a legacy that inspires all who knew him to stand a little taller.

Thanks guys for letting me be a part of this special night. You, as Jared's friends and brothers, are the third greatest thing that ever happened to him! ;) He loves, respects and is grateful for each of you in his life.

(there I go putting words in his mouth, but I am pretty sure he does feel this way.)

A bowling Adieu.

2009-05-02T13:26:00.005-06:00

Kevin Mo, he is my Bro. He left on his mish to a place I hardly know.

Geneva, Switzerland, French speakin. (europe here I come...in 2 years)

Although the pictures hardly proove so, we went bowling at Fat Cats,

where we put on quite a show.

and now I'm done rhyming.

Basically, we had a fun, crazy kind of time.

Zee Elderrrr heemzelf. (Note my French accent)

You say, wow! Big family. I say Wow, the family is starting to get big.

The end.

Numero four.

2009-04-13T21:50:00.004-06:00

ANOTHER YEAR?

Goodness. With this chick, however, four doesn't seem old enough.

As always on birthdays, what ever she says goes.

No pictures of her choice activity, which was Chuck E. Cheeses

with her cousin Tate. They had fun while

Mom and Dad said, "Great. Now that we know what it's like, we never have to do it again."

Choice dinner meal: Ice cream.

Happy Birthday, live it up!

Notice the red nightgown (large T-shirt) in the above picture.

Notice the new, pink nightgown in the below picture.

She was happy about that, and so was I. Much more decent.

Plus, so much blood, sweat and 'aarrgghhs' went into the making

of that pink perfection.

The birthday singing and cake celebration went down at the Farm.

It came, it went, we loved it. On to the next one.

Thank you everyone who helped make it memorable!

Spring Chickens anyone?

2009-04-13T21:18:00.006-06:00

Lucky Us!

Their arrival came to the Post-office just in time for Easter.

Believe you me, the came in this little tiny box, some-at around ~23~ of them.

Kaia got to go with Tutu to pick them up. She was Ex-cite-ed! She held one on her lap the whole car ride home. And yes, the aftermath left poop on her pants.

Poor little frightened chick.

I couldn't believe they came in this cargo. If I was an animal rights activist...

Oh but those kids, they loved it. And so did I.

Jason did pretty well not to squeeze the insides out of the poor unfortunates

selected for him to momentarily love.

Note: They grow F-A-S-T. And they S-T-I-N-K!

A day at the Farm...

2009-04-13T20:58:00.003-06:00

My Parents live on a farm. We La La La-ve to visit. For probably the same reasons too: Free reign, and no worries. Here are just some of the things we do.

My Mom says every animal there from chicken to dog, eats the cat food. Well Mother dear, add one more animal to that list. I ALWAYS find him here...chompin away.

I like to help out with the work where I can. It gives me something to do...when I want it.

Today we planted a looong row of onions and a looong row of garlic. About 300 each.

I know, a lot, but they sell shares in the gardening so we plant a lot for a lot of people.

Today

2009-04-05T17:32:00.003-06:00

WE HAD FUN.

BBQ LOVER

2009-03-25T12:55:00.004-06:00

Hmm...maybe he was still hungry...

But wait. There are still fries on his plate.

He just likes the taste of that BBQ sauce!

Sometimes when it's real quiet...

2009-03-25T12:46:00.003-06:00

I start the investigation.

No kids in sight.

I head for the ever alluring pantry door.

I find it closed...

but I'm not fooled.

Surprise!

That is, I surprise them.

Their actions don't surprise me.

Jason is immediately all smiles while

Kaia knows what's really in store later.

Little Rascals.

Shopping list:

Powdered Sugar

Granulated Sugar

Broom

Big Chocolate Candy bar -instant relaxer

Self Portrait-tition

2009-03-25T12:39:00.003-06:00

The kids: They like to be like the grown-ups.

Hence the many random pictures I enjoy while browsing the camera database.

These were particularly funny cause she has never taken anything of herself...let alone pose for them.

She must be watching Auntie Fattie.

A moment in a Mothers life

2009-03-16T08:45:00.006-06:00

When one becomes a parent, it's apparent certain events will occur.

You have but to wonder when and where.

Thursday, February 26th, was one such day for one mother.

Although it looks like a load of hair, the damaging effects weren't as noticeable as the evidence.

A few "Oh! How sad that makes me!" and "Oh! You look like a boy!" hopefully cured the itch to ever snip snip again.

SunDay's

2009-03-16T08:38:00.007-06:00

Most nights I can't wait till my kids go to sleep cause I get to shed the restrictive clothing and don the cozy sweats. But Sundays...

IT'S SWEATS ALL DAY!!!

This is the typical scene on a lazy Sunday afternoon.

A good show, a good cuddle buddy and good comfy clothes.

2009-01-27T16:54:00.003-07:00

Kaia: "Mom, someone locked the front door."

Me: "Oh, I did."

Kaia: "Mom! You're ruining my life and breaking my heart every time you lock the door!"

...I know it won't be the last time I ruin her life and break her heart...

No. We didn't disappear...

2009-01-13T22:05:00.008-07:00

I think it was this time last year I declared myself ill with "Ihatemyblogitis." Maybe it's the daunting task of filling everyone in about the holiday season. Maybe all the food eaten over the past few months has caught up with me and I have become very slothful. Maybe...I really hate my blog.

At any rate, here follows a long awaited update.

This year we spent the Christmas Holiday in AZ with the Hoyt's. We dreamed of warm weather and swimming pools but were glad for the warm jackets and jeans we packed. While the ground wasn't covered in snow and there was no frosty chill in the air Christmas morn, the occasion rang true to all it has ever been...and more.

How lucky we were to be with the whole of the Hoyt family.

Including everyone's family dog.

Kaia was an Angel for the Nativity...until the cousin playing

Mary got too tired and jumped out of her position. Kaia waisted no time

in picking up the baby doll and sitting herself right down next to 'Joseph.'

Kaia was convinced her uncle was the real deal. Jason was convinced he was the real deal too. A real deal of a strange person with lot's of hair, while wondering why all the kids were excited about him?

Christmas morn. Still trying to wake up.

Yeah us! Our little family. I like it little...

Here we are at home the night we set up the Holiday Express.

Always a highlight.

Yeah, we had a happy Christmas. Yeah, it went by too fast and

yeah, we can't wait for our tax return.

Oh Jason!

2009-01-04T22:05:00.009-07:00

HOW WE LOVE TO LOOK AT YOU AND LaUGH!

We let his hair just grow and grow.

While this pic doesn't do justice,

the hair is one of our most favorite things

about this white lump of goodness.

He cried and whined a good 5-7 min. while I was doing Kaia's hair.

I kept saying "Come here Jason, what's wrong?"

But he never came...

turns out, STUCK.

Look closely.

Dad says "Oh Jason, did you go pee?"

He only wears my shoes or Kaia's dress-up shoes.

"Don't worry." I tell Jared.

Ya. He's a big boy.

This fit Kaia for 2.5 yrs.

Ah! "Where your heart is, there also is your treasure!"

Queen of Disclaimers says...

2008-12-08T15:02:00.000-07:00

What makes blogging the hardest?

Downloading them dang pics.

Please...Let it Snow!

2008-11-05T22:31:00.004-07:00

SNOW DAY!

I can't even tell you how much I hate when this happens. The pics are all in the wrong order and lam-o computer wasn't going with the changes...hence >

Yes, it snowed and Yes, we glowed!

Kaia, determined to hold herself up to her title of "girl", had me make her a baby doll out of snow so she could play with it. She loved it, put it in it's 'snow-made' crib and then...oops!

"Mom, the head came off."

So began my afternoon of fixing doll after doll.

Snow. It's just to fragile.

This one is a bear.

Snow angels.

And J. Pink gloves.

Unexpected snow = not prepared = he's going to wear whatever we have.

Pink gloves.

We enjoyed our day as we will the many more snow days to come...until the pink gloves fail to keep baby's hands warm and the whining begins!

This is Halloween...

2008-11-05T22:23:00.003-07:00

The low-down:

2 G.I. Joe's (or G.I. J's)

1 Ballerina

1 Witchy Woman

Only braved the Trunk-or-treat this year.

It turned out to be a good thing.

Less Candy.

As soon as this G.I.J figrued out what the drill was he, like many

other first timers, was very willing.

"Mom, next year I want to be a butterfly."

My boy...and all his glory!

2008-11-05T22:12:00.004-07:00

Considering his size, this boy doesn't have many glory moments.

He isn't very mischievous...yet. I suppose I should be glad.

I am glad

Also glad I was able to capture his moments...

Couldn't figure out for the life of me what he had delved into. Not food, not candy...

until I found the tips of all my markers bitten off, lying on the floor.

Ah. Marker then.

(seriously, I know this isn't even that big of a mess)

And then...

Did we forget to take his close off him before tubbing him?

Nay.

After our dear Jman had been scrubbed and dubbed, lotion-ed and loved

a parent or guardian walked away.

Then Kaia says, so nonchalant-like

"Mom, Jman is in the tub"

No words. Just eyeballs rolling and trying to suppress my laughter/anger emotion.

I made him stay in there until Kaia was done, then I drained the whole tub and made him sit and experience his wetness. Hopefully this won't happen again.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!

2008-09-16T22:08:00.002-06:00

Yes! I will do and EAT whatever I want.

Kaia, you have to be nice today cause it's my birthday.

Kaia, you have to listen today cause it's my birthday.

Kaia, don't you remember that it's my birthday?

Kaia-ism:

2008-09-14T15:07:00.003-06:00

I usually post these on the side bar but every now and then

she says one worth front page news!

Kaia: Mom can I go to Baileys house?

Mom: No.

Kaia: Why?

Mom: It's Sunday!

Kaia: Ah SNAP!

ha ha ha. Had myself a good belly bouncin laugh.

2008-09-11T15:36:00.002-06:00

I've created an opinion blog...something fun...something to bring Jared and I closer...something to encourage my writing abilities.

It's my opinion about the 'dumber' things that happen in the Sports world...and sometimes the WAy interesting (doesn't happen often)

So...when you need entertaiment...and if you've got yourself a husband like mine...or if your a sports nut that want's to hear a funny, yet intelligent opinion on the latest and greatest 'duds' in the sports arena...check me out.

http://www.shesports.blogspot.com

Summer Lovin...Had me a BLAST!!

2008-09-07T15:42:00.009-06:00

ok...so it's been a while. i've been busy. there is a bunch to catch up on, so happy scrolling.

SANDY EGO!!

This year for the Hoyt family reunion we went to the Sunny Side!

A week with the Hoyt crew only left us wishing for more...or was it a week

with the salty ocean breeze, hours of shiftless sun shine and friendly sport with an endless horizon and warm curling waves that left us in quite the forlorn state as we journeyed back to Utah?

We took time out of our busy inactivity to indulge in a family photo-opp.

The scenery was perfect.

As the sun sank toward twilight, our scenery inspired creativity.

Creativity which brought duplicates of memories.

I love shadow pictures. I can make a silly face and you wouldn't know it!

This was taken on the foreground of my future backyard...

and the creativity continues...

All the 'young' adults posing during an exciting game of

around-the-beach paddle ball.

Might I add? CHAMPION! (for one of the games)

Jared built a small city of tunnels...one of which was

large enough for chillins to crawl through.

All the younger girlies. We got loads of pictures of this crew. Why is it that most of the pictures are of the little ones? Once you hit a certain age...your life is no longer voluntarily documented. You must ask for your picture to be taken.

I like how Jman is posing in the back!

DISNEYLAND

Tis true...we again took time out of our busy tanning time

to visit the Happiest Place on Earth.

Here we are on the Tower of Terror! The Hoyt fam takes up

the whole of the right side. We were lucky to make it out of this ride dry.

I was joined by the motley gang for a morning of Yoga.

(pic is out of place...continue with Dland pics)

Auntie Maegs, Kaia and cousin Kendall on Dumbo.

The line for that ride was...Dumbo.

Brothers. Ya. Truly.

At Last! The moment we as parents all wait for...sleeping bundles of Joy!

Boggie boarding was def. a highlight. I decided I could probably go pro!

( naw )

We had a talent showcase one fine ocean-breezin evening.

Kaia and Jason proved to be stars as the didn't shy away from showing their best talent.

Bugging eachother.

J birdie. One talented soul. He can touch his toe!

Jared's on the spot finger bouncing routine.

My, not so on the spot, hula.

quite the unexpected work out.

The time came when we had to say adieu to those warm waves and endless days...we will go back. After all...someone needs to keep the fire warm for the visitors we will one day have on the Sunny Side of things!

STAKE Pioneer TREK

2008-09-06T13:30:00.004-06:00

Jared and I had the opportunity to go on the Stake Trek as Pa and Ma. The oldest person in the family they gave me was only 3 years younger than me...so I kind of felt like one of the youth.

INFACT:: (and make a note of this) Most of the other stake leaders who did not know us thought I was a Laurel! Yay me!!

So ya, I had fun.

The Kenya family "Kenya push a cart? Kenya pull a cart? Kenya?"

This was our 'before' pic.

Don't my sunglasses make me look so pioneerieee?

My favorite part of Trek was the crossing of the Sweet Water river.

Those four 18 year old boys reminded me of my very own 18 year old brother.

He would have undoubtedly been one of the four.

Here we are, Ma and Pa, at Martins Cove.

This picture needs to go in the dictionary next to 'Ruggedly Handsome'

(which, by the way, is not together in the dictionary)

THat's my man!

Here's Pa...

...and, Wait! Who invited Aunt Jemima?

OK! So maybe we didn't look so much like pioneers all of the time. We were YEARS younger than the other Pa's and Ma's, and it showed. Each night we, and some of our 'kids' donned our bandaners and rocked out....pioneer style of course. eh....

Pa at the 'Remember' monument erected by Pres. Faust at the rescue sight of the Willey company.

'After Picture' Not as many smiles as before.

The trek was...honestly, Hard! I am quite sure the pioneer children DID NOT sing as they walked and walked and walked. It got to the point at the end of each day where we were all staring at our feet, telling them to keep going. Golly! I can't imagine doing that in the snow and windy cold. Bless them!

Kamalu Family Reunion

2008-09-06T09:48:00.003-06:00

Every {3} years my Mom's family has a reunion. We were up at Cherry Hill this year. Not everyone was able to make it (missed an auntie in Alaska and and auntie in Hawaii) but we had a JOYOUS time.

My Mom's family. (mi madre is on the far right) minus two siblings.

I just think my Tutu Man (grandpa) looks so handsome with his dark skin and white hair.

Of course we had to have our Luau and show (even though the dutch-oven food wasn't really luau food) My bro Marc and cousin Ben pictured here.

My cousin Danielle doing a number. I did this one for Jared at our reception. It's a pretty dance.

My cousins from Oahu, HI were able to join the ranks this year.

We are always glad to see them. Especially if we are seeing them in HI!!!

THE RAGNAR

2008-09-06T09:23:00.006-06:00

We also ran in the Ragnar Relay, Wasatch Back. Jared ran last year and I was excited to participate this year (since I wasn't prego). My family put together two teams, the Guys and the Gals (made up of aunts/uncles, cousins and in-laws) The boys beat us (of course) but It was a sure fire BLASTITO! I loved it so much I convinced some of my team to run in the Ragnar Relay, Del Sol in AZ in Feb. I'll let you know how that one goes!

Here is the girls team post-race. GO Ragnar Gladiators!

My immediate family members who ran...(LtoR) Mo, Dad, Leilani, Marc and Me and Kanani on the bottom. I love Marc's farmers tan...or as my Dad always calls it "The tan of Righteousness!" HA!

(don't hate)

Me, Jared and Maegs (Jared's sis. I was so glad to have her along. What a Blast!)

Van 1.

The teams are split into two vans, each with 6 runners. This is a pic of Van 1, my van, pre-race. See here we are all pumped cause we hardly know what awaits us!

At the starting line. Still so happy and well rested.

Our van's first exchange. I was runner two. My first run was the hardest for me. Not the longest, but the hardest.

Me and my sis's awaiting the arrival of one of our runners!

Maegs, Kanani and I made matching tanks. They were STELLAR!

We all admitted how hard we were trying when we flexed for this pic. Actually, I'm real proud of the turn out on muscle shape!

180 somethin miles later we were all still living, some barely, and looking forward to the next one.

My conclusion: I still have NO desire to EVER run a marathon, but I think I'm going to be a tri-athlete! Go mama!

It's Independence Day!!

2008-07-12T22:56:00.007-06:00

Oh my {favorite} holiday has come and gone once again....

We started out the morning at the parade...with a little help from the young singles in the family, we were able to get a "nice" spot right out on the street.

Why I still want to do the parade every year is the question

I start asking myself every year...at about this time.

Because it {usually} gets HOT!

But nice for us we have an easy enough solution...

connections! We were invited to {enjoy} the parade from a cool store window and balcony.

Thanks connections!

tate~kaia~jman

After some time spent eating and playing in the park...the hot park...we headed off to the annual luau and fireworks show at the {Provo House.}

I was particularly {excited} to participate in something I hadn't done in Years

Slip-N-Slide.

yeah, it's still fun!

(tried to upload the video...obviously it didn't work.)

Josh and Marc graced us with some fire dancing entertainment

once again. We hope to see Josh soon on {Ellen} for

her "coolest kid talents" show.

My sis and I in our festive dress. "of course!"

Annual game of speed.

watching the {non-professional} fire-works show.

Here's the party watchin the {pro} fireworks show.

NEXT MORNING

we went to the Balloons! {a lot less crowded the day after the 4th}

Here's Kaia trying to be brave

...and J. He usually has that look on his face

who know what he is thinking.?

We ended the day at the arts and crafts fair.

a little wrestling...a lot of the time.

Kaia has a good technique. Just {lay} on the opponent.

...then the sleep {finally} settles in!

THANKS AMERICA!

THANKS ALL THOSE WHO MADE US FREE!

THANKS ALL THOSE WHO FIGHT (at home and away) TO KEEP US FREE!

now if only gas was free....

2008-06-23T17:36:00.006-06:00

There we were on a Sunday afternoon, enjoying the peaceful, laziness of the day.

All of a sudden, out comes my Mom with a giddy grin on her face. In her hands: a bowl full of Indian mud to mask our faces with!

Easily, she convinced the girls to participate.

Some of the guys needed a bit of a push, others, who refused,

were suddenly surprised with a finger full of mud on their nose.

"Hey, you've already got some on your face. Might as well spread it all over!"

A different kind of fun

2008-06-17T15:33:00.004-06:00

Jared and I went to the US Open this past weekend...it was fun.

A different kind of fun though.

Lots of walking

Lots of standing

Some jogging

Bad shoes worn by me

Bad eating habits

Crammed up against the rope next to people I don't even know that might touch me wrong, {repeatedly} just to get a glimpse at the big bad Tiger for 3 min.

Sitting in the cold wind in Southern California

(we decided this was better than baking in the sun)

And yet, we had fun.

We'll do it again.

And next time I'll wear tennis shoes.

Happy #1 to our Jubby bubby boy!

2008-06-04T14:28:00.005-06:00

Jason Kali'i Hoyt

May 29, 2007

dubbed: J - Jman - J Bird - J Birdie - Bubba - Jubbs - Jubby - Jason Bourne

Our Lump of Goodness!!

We celebrated a little different this year, with Jared's family in AZ.

They say 1 year old's don't really know what a present is and maybe the aren't really interested...Well our Jubbs was. He LOVEd his new truck, ball and doogers (stuffed tiger. OUr son likes things stuffed...hopefully not a precursor for the future!)

And the Cake. Yeah. He LOVED the cake too.

Now you know where he got some of his nick-names!

Ode to my Bubbs:

Our chubby, flubby, bubby

Who's bum wears a huggie

It's great that you can play

by yourself all day!

You're content, happy and...full

No tantrums you have yet to pull.

We love the way you growl

When it's into our foreheads you plow

You have eyes that could captivate

And a body made to intimidate

You arrived and we said,

"Who is this?"

You're blonde, white

and we might have the same size fists.

You're our gentle GIANT and

We're glad you came our way.

You make most days bright and cheery!

It'd be cool if you talked like Bobby Flay!!

loves loves loves to my bubbs.

San Fran with my Man

2008-05-17T13:41:00.010-06:00

Wow! I've never had this much trouble with this blog. Dang pictures wouldn't go where I told them too so it's all mumble jumbled up.

Jared and I took our bi-annual childless trip to San Francisco. The UVU Rugby team (who Jared used to coach) made it to the National Championship game. We also got to watch BYU's rugby team compete in the D1 division. Both teams lost, but we were glad to catch some live rugby while soaking up the sun.

We spent most of our time in the big city, and most of that time at fisherman's wharf and pier 39. We took a cruise out to the golden gate bridge and around Alcatraz island (which, by the way, is very cool)

We also visited the aquarium. There were a TON of starfish stuffed into every crack and cranny of that tubular tank.

Jared's fav was probably cruising up and down the hilly streets. I think he wanted it to be like the Nintendo games...where the cars get air off those San Francisco hills. I was scared.

My fav was the golden gate bridge at night...hence my award-winning picture. :)

And yes, the sea lions were loud. I can imagine myself being a sea lion...

T-agged

2008-05-14T23:05:00.004-06:00

5 Things few People know about me:

A: Don't really like cruises. Never been on one, but I have seen movies like Titanic, Poseidon and The Perfect Storm. So ya. Don't really like cruises.

2: I wear a size 11 shoe. I'm also extremely embarrassed about it.

3: I love to write. Especially poetry.

4: I have always wanted to be a ballerina. I still do. Not only a good weight loss program but ballerinas always have this ability to be graceful. Something a 5'11" gal like me is in need of.

E: When I am 60 I will be wearing a leather jacket cruising down the road next to my hubby on my own Harley.

now I tag: You, her, him, she and they.

Unfortunately...

2008-05-09T16:36:00.003-06:00

I refused for a good while.

I wasn't going to be {under the influence}

but

I am no longer this lone person who is not on the bandwagon

Because.....

I LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!!

but please, don't talk to me about it.

It's not good. I get a little to crazy.

3 books in 3 days.

Not so good on your kids.

Jared, on the other had, didn't care. I think he likes me in this {more} romantic mood.

{If only he could reciprocate}

Come on PEOPLE!!!

2008-04-23T21:27:00.006-06:00

For the first time, I must vent on my blog.

What is it with these Utah drivers? The FAST lane is for people who go FAST...not 65, and when I come up behind you, that means you need to move over not slow down because you think I'm riding your 'butt.' It's the FAST lane. Then when I move over to pass you DON'T speed up on purpose and give me this 'look' like I'm soooo rude.

Is it Utah drivers?

Many of you will {quickly} say yes.

I say no.

I was born and raised in Utah and I don't drive like THAT!

You know what it is?

Bad driving teachers. No one teaches these people freeway etiquette. Or road etiquette for that matter.

My drivers ed teacher didn't teach me.

Lucky for me I had a Dad who taught me freeway etiquette and I have a pro-driver of a husband.

{I was really in need of my friend Summer to write me a sign to hold up to the window for these people. The sign would have said:

"IT'S CALLED THE FAST LANE!!"}

Fast Lane: For professional drivers ONLY!

Ok. Done.

Stay tuned for the day I vent about Dog POOP in the community common areas, where kids play...my kids.

"Having a dog and not picking up it's poop is like having a baby and not changing it's diaper."

He got in and the camera came out!

2008-04-20T23:02:00.002-06:00

OH! Poor BAby...you might say!

2008-04-20T22:54:00.004-06:00

It looks sad doesn't it?

Well...he must be a boy because...
Both Jared nor I have any idea how it happened.

No crying, no whining...just blackness.

Hu?

Fine by me.

ROOTBEER and OLIVES!

2008-04-10T16:21:00.009-06:00

PriNceSSes and LolliPopS.

Kaia turned 3 on the 8th.

When asked what she wanted for her special Birthday dinner she responded,

"ROOTBEER and OLIVES." {ok!}

When asked what she wanted for her Birthday presents she responded,

"Princesses and Lollipops!"

So here's to my 3 year old (oh my! did I just say MY 3 year old?)

Thanks for being:

So easy to please.

Friendly to everyone

A GReat big sister...to everyone. :)

HAPPY

Mommies makeup friend

Incapable of throwing a ball very well

(maybe we'll have a rocket scientist in the family after all ;) )

Full of Imagination

A 'marvelous' singer

Our Beautiful Brown-eyed Hawaiian Princess.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KAIA!

Better Late than Never!

2008-04-10T16:03:00.004-06:00

We CeleBratEd a LittLe latE tHis YeaR...

The weather man said it was suppose to snow but we

knew better. Good weather (which is hard to come by these days)

and LOADS of candy was all we asked for!

Tate and Kaia.

The parents...by-standers...audience...

don't they look excited.

Who's a BIG boy?

Roberts grandchildren...thus far.

I must say, it's nice having the first few of the lot. After the 10th sibling starts having children my parents will be...well...hopefully alive!!! :) jk.

And of course, what's Easter without a Pony ride?

Promise, it's just how I found her.

2008-03-25T16:14:00.002-06:00

New Leotards!

2008-03-25T16:02:00.006-06:00

Allie and Kendall (kaia's cousins) are in Gymnastics...so a visit from Oma brought new leotards. Can't leave Kaia out, so she got one too.

"Look Mom! A new swimsuit!"

So is it time to ask Kaia what kind of 'actives' she wants to be involved in?

Maybe? She's going to try hula lessons this summer...we'll see if it sparks her interest.

Flexing those muscles little girl style.

OUCH!!

2008-03-25T15:57:00.002-06:00

Kaia did that???

Poor Tate!! That one hurt for a while...

Tumbling Lessons???

2008-03-25T15:48:00.006-06:00

Oh Tate and Kaia!! It's been SO FUN to watch them grow together.

This time the wrestling match had to be done in their underwear. (they are on a naked kick)

Casey (tate's Mom, my SIL) and I decided when the kids were little to let them have at each other unless things got real bad or real mean. So...we've stayed out of their business and let them scream, hit and fight. Meanwhile...we can chat and do whatever cause we don't worry...too much!! (all fun and games till someone gets eaten...see previous post)

Visit with Auntie

2008-03-25T15:42:00.004-06:00

My littlest sister Tessa came and stayed with us for almost a week. My kids la loved playing with their Auntie and I loved the babysitter! {come on by my house anytime! Oh look! Don't you love my kids? Here, why don't you get to know them a little better. I'll be back in an hour! See ya!!!} And for all those who worry {isn't she too young to babysit two small kids by herself?} Don't worry that didn't really happen...but I did get extra help which made me day dream further...

(p.s. I know what your thinking and Yes it's true. She looks exactly like me.)

Recently...

2008-03-07T22:53:00.002-07:00

Kaia's Kute Konfigurations

2008-02-15T22:21:00.002-07:00

I decided to let you all in on the fun! Everyone knows the saying "Kids say the darndest things." Well it's true, they do. And Kaia says some of the darndest. I have added an element on the side bar called "Kaias Kute Konfigurations" where I will keep you updated on all the fun and fabulousness.

All I WanT for The big V day...

2008-02-13T15:50:00.004-07:00

Is a CLEAN houSe...

CleaNed by SomeOne ELSE but ME!

Funny how I thought my Mom was dumb because all she ever wanted for any special event (and probably every day) was a clean house. Boy, now I know what she ment and Boy, do I feel the Same Way!

Kaia's Lullaby

2008-02-02T19:13:00.000-07:00

I caught her in the act.
The sad thing is I ran out of memory space shortly thereafter.
(Her dollie, Michael, is in her arms)
Sorry about all the posts about her lately...she's just so fun!

The Return

2008-01-23T16:25:00.001-07:00

Of AMERICAN IdoL!

There I was, watchin my ONE show, when I noticed some loud background noise...moving swiftly to the foreground.

While we were watching American Idol, Kaia went to the bathroom and grabbed her stool, put it in the middle of the room, stood on it and started singing. She was Auditioning for AI!!! How fun...by the time I pulled the camera out she was through. I had to convince her to sing one more song for me. AH! Don't we all wish we had a camera connected through our eyes...it would do away with the phrase: "You had to be there." because...you had to be there!

2008-01-23T16:10:00.000-07:00

PEEK-A-BOO!

Wondering about that hat? It's Genuine Russian,

and my Dad wears it. He would fit right in over there.

Jared says he looks like a girl...eh, we won't tell jason when he's older.

OuR LITTLE BathIng BEauTy...?

We all KnoW Every KID has thEir own QUirkS! Well...My LITTLE BoY liKes To tAkE hiS baTh in ThE KitCHen SinK...That OR he liKEs to ScReam (not kidding) wHEn He is IN the Tub! oH wEll...At leAst we BatHe hiM!!

Oh tHe WeaTheR OutSidE is:

2008-01-09T17:41:00.000-07:00

PERFECT FOR SLEDDING!!!!!

ThE Location: Gladstan Golf Course

Plotting the sledding run. We moved away from the Christmas Day crouds and made our own. What the Roberts do best, look out here we come.

The "Men," All snuggled together

And the rest of us...

Nephew Tate, "Yum!" ......
"Ooh, is Cold"

Kaia thinks it's yum too.

Tate and Kaia, preparing for their own kid made run! Seriously, they did this themselves.

Jared and Kaia, (bro) Marc and Tate

Us girsies.

Fam Pics Winter 07

2008-01-09T17:27:00.000-07:00

We had To dO it! AnD boY wAs it CoLd! I ForGot To weAr AnYthIng WaRm oN mY fEEt, so I tHinK I wAs thE onErY oNe!

Q: WhY dO PhOtoGraPheRs sNap a MiLLioN PiCs dUriNg oNe sEssioN?

A: BecAusE iT's MiSSioN ImPoSSibLe to GeT bOth KiDs to LoOk aNd SmiLe aT tHe SamE tiMe!

Late Chirstmas Pics.

2008-01-09T17:18:00.000-07:00

We don't have many pictures that turned out well...cause SOMEONE wouldn't hold still!

None the less, we had a fab Christmas! P.S. Must have for parents with small kids: Fisher Price Nativity set. Lets them play along with the story, without wrecking anything.