Unfortunately...

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!!!

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!

OH! Poor BAby...you might say!

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!

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!

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.

New Leotards!

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!!

Kaia did that???

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

Tumbling Lessons???

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

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.)

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