5 years old…

I heard a comedian skit once that was making fun of moms that “Couldn’t believe how old their kids were getting, and how fast they were growing…” She obviously didn’t have kids….because EVERY mother & father I know just CAN’T BELIVEVE HOW FAST TIME FLIES!!! I can’t believe it has been 5 years since I had little Bridger, and my world changed!!! My life found meaning again. My heart was so full, and would never be the same. I was the closest to Jason I have ever been. My gratitude to my Heavenly Father was indescribable. I was FINALLY A MOTHER…a mother to a perfect little 6lb 10oz, 18inches long…PERFECT little baby boy.

5 years since I felt a LOVE that I can not find the words to explain!!! 5 years since my dream of being a mother was finally a reality (after trying for 4 years). NOW I have a 5 year old big boy, and WOW, what a great kid he is. I am so lucky that I get to be his mom. So lucky…

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRIDGER!!!

(more coming soon…)

HE CAME BACK TONIGHT!!!

Jason and I were laying in bed just talking, and we hear a THUD!!! We looked at each other and both got up and sure enough THAT BEAR WAS BACK!!!

Jas had put up the trail camera by the garbage can in case he decided to come over again, and so we got him on camera! Kinda crazy!!! Sorry if we startled the neighbors when he shot his pistol twice to scare him away. I hate thinking he is so close with so many kids running around the neighborhood.

Jason says “In 4 more days he is legal to shoot!!!”

{BEAR} if you’re a neighbor of mine PLEASE read this…

A bear came down to visit me last night. He wasn’t invited to dinner but he came and decided to have him a garbage can late night snack.

I was asleep on the couch most of the night. Cooper has been a terrible sleeper the last few days, and I couldn’t stay awake. The window at my feet was open. I never heard a thing. The dogs never barked. The garbage can is only like 10 yards from where I was on the couch. You think I would have heard something. You think the dogs would have barked, but they didn’t. He scattered garbage from the garbage can all the way up the mountain. He even stopped to have a snack on his trail, and take a few poops!!! 

I hope that my neighbors read this. I will make some phone calls in a few hours, but it is scary to think that they are coming down to our homes. I didn’t have anything incredibly smelly in the garbage can, that would entice him to come to it.  I know that there has been a grizzly bear roaming around Smith Canyon (we have a local guy who has a picture of one on his trail camera above our house).  SO PLEASE BE CAREFUL!!!!

Sweet “Little Miss”

The whole time Jessica & Miss Ava were in Utah, I was counting down the days till they were able to come home. When I found out they were on their way I told her that her family could have her that day, but the next morning she was mine to love for as long as I could.

I couldn’t believe how small and petite she is. She doesn’t weigh any more then a feather and is as “cute as a button.”  Pictures just don’t do her justice. Oh my heck…seriously she is a doll!

Bridge & Addi were so excited to see and hold her. Bridge wanted to take her home.

I had to post this picture, just so you could so how small she really is!!! So precious.

I have always been a baby person, but this little girl is something that is so special and dear to my heart! I get very emotional when I think about her-she makes the tears flow real easy, and I am just not usually like that.  She is just amazing to me. Everything she is, and everything she represents. She is pure joy, complete selflessness, many prayers answered, the greatest blessing received, relationships made stronger, testimony builder, a daughter, a sister, a granddaughter, a niece…she is just amazing to me-everything about her, everything… amazes me.

I came across this quote awhile ago and loved what it said...

Before I was a Mom

Author: Unknown

Before I was a Mom I never tripped over toys or forgot words to a lullaby. I didn't worry whether or not my plants were poisonous. I never thought about immunizations.

Before I was a Mom, I had never been puked on. Pooped on. Chewed on. Peed on. I had complete control of my mind and my thoughts. I slept all night.
Before I was a Mom I never held down a screaming child so doctors could do tests. Or give shots.

Before I was a Mom, I never looked into teary eyes and cried. I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin. I never sat up late hours at night watching a baby sleep.

Before I was a Mom I never held a sleeping baby just because I didn't want to put them down. I never felt my heart break into a million pieces when I couldn't stop the hurt. I never knew that something so small could affect my life so much. I never knew that I could love someone so much. I never knew I would love being a Mom.

Before I was a Mom - I didn't know the feeling of having my heart outside my body. I didn't know how special it could feel to feed a hungry baby. I didn't know that bond between a mother and her child. I didn't know that something so small could make me feel so important and happy.

 
Before I was a Mom - I had never gotten up in the middle of the night every 10 minutes to make sure all was okay. I had never known the warmth, the joy, the love, the heartache, the wonderment or the satisfaction of being a Mom.
I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much before I was a Mom.

I am so grateful I know the things I know because I am a Mom-what a blessing Bridger, Addisyn & Cooper are in my life.

Biker Chick

7/31/10

Bridger was riding his little dirt bike and all of a sudden Addi comes out with her helmet and says “My want to ride by myself…” Jason & I were shocked. This girl loves to ride the 4 wheeler, but she doesn’t really want much to do with doing it herself. SO we jumped on the opportunity for her to “fall in love” with the motorbike like her brother does.

LOOK AT THOSE CHUBBY CHEEKS!!! If they were any bigger I don’t think they would fit in her little helmet! Mom feels the same way in a helmet Addi-you get those chubby cheeks from your mama!

Dad giving her a little lesson on how to handle it. She was really taking it all in. Look at that determination on her face. So cute huh???

“My got this down…” you can almost here her thinking she is so concentrated on riding this bike.

SHE LOVED IT!!! I am very proud of you little lady that you got on, and rode all by yourself. You are growing up so fast. My love you sissy!

What a TREAT

A few days before my birthday the boys (Jason, Stacey, Logan & Bridger) went fishing for the day. The girls (Me, Chantri, Addisyn & Boston)decided to make a quick trip to I.F. Chant wanted to get a few things for Boston for her birthday, and like most moms isn’t without her very much so I went to help distract her while Chant did what she needed to do to make Bossi b-day perfect.

Before we went home we ran into Garcia's and had a perfect lunch (thanks again Chant so much)…Chips & Salsa, Espinacha Chimmichanga (if you have not had this you have to try it…absolutely on the top 5 of my favorite things to eat!) and of course a virgin Pina Colada. MMMMM it was so good!

 

Thanks Chant & Bossi for the great lunch, and the wonderful few hours together.

Wishing it lasted…

This last weekend we decided come rain or shine we were still sticking to our plans and going camping, and that is exactly what we did!!!

Friday afternoon we headed out to Kilgore for some relaxation, campfires, and fun in the dirt! I think it is just what we needed.

I love campfires. I could stare at them for hours. I used to do this when I was little with our wood burning fireplace. I would sit on the ledge and watch the flames flicker. I just love them, and find a peace while watching it. Weird-I know!

I even caught this little boy peeing in camp! Look at that cute little bum…and that face! LOVE HIM.

We played with the jeep in the water. The kids just laughed and laughed!

   

You can’t go camping in this family without shooting a gun…this little BB gun did just the trick. 

 

And s’mores HAVE to be on the menu…such a sticky delicious treat! Although I would much rather just eat the perfectly golden roasted marshmallow.

Then it was off to bed for the kids. Jas and I stayed up late talking. It was perfect!

THEN THE REAL FUN STARTED…

Stacey, Chant and the kids joined us. It was their first time camping. I could hardly believe that, but I think they are convinced that it was pretty great. We are already talking about when we can go again.

The fishing wasn’t very good at all, but the kids had a wonderful time…

         

Stacey’s line got stuck in the branches, and Bridge jumped right in to untangle it! He is so cool!!!

I had to post this picture…Addi was trying real hard to get Bossi to touch the worms. She wanted nothing to do with it. Chant was watching the girls and was saying “Don’t give in to peer pressure Bossi…” It was so funny!

It took some coaxing for Log to get in the water and get wet, but when he did he was so proud of himself!

 

Look at that pose…I think I am in trouble with that one! Bossi and Addi had a blast playing in the water in their underwear.

 

The little BB Gun got out again, and I had to take a picture of the other kids having their turn.

Stacey was so good to take the kids on a few different adventure walks. Girls in hand…just adorable!!!

It was just a perfect weekend. The only thing I would have changed is that it could have lasted a little longer! We had great food, wonderful company, and made lots of memories together. Can’t wait for it to happen again…hopefully sooner then later!