My little makeup artist

I was getting everything ready for preschool this morning, when Addi comes giggling inside and says:

“Guys come see Mallard my put makeup on her.”

This is what I saw when I opened the door…

{Poor thing looks so old-She is only 5 days older then Ruger was…}

I was laughing so hard! Addi had sidewalk chalk in hand and was putting “makeup” on Mallard. It was so cute. I have always said I would put Mallard in the middle of a room full of babies and not worry about her for one second.

    

Mallard didn’t seem to mind at all. She has always been such a good dog like that. She didn’t make the best bird dog like Ruger did, but man has she been thee best family dog. I don’t look forward to the day we have to put her to sleep. {I hope it isn’t soon, but I am afraid it could be, so sad…}   Addi isn’t much of a girly girl, so it is nice to see her have fun with make up… even if it is on our dog!

{Preschool Special}

Please spread the word to anyone who might benefit from this! Coupon expires July 10, 2011. You must be registered before then to use it. I am going to try and close my registration on July 15, 2011. This is so I have enough time to prep and get everything ready for September 6, 2011-our first day of school! Remember space is limited, so enroll your little one today!

Sprinklers

It is nice to have some beautiful weather. The kids have had a lot of fun playing, discovering, and enjoying the outdoors. Without anywhere in the valley to swim, or cool down in the heat, we have to make due with a sprinkler and ice cold water. It doesn’t disappoint though…

after Cooper woke up from his nap he even joined in the fun…

He was loving it. THEN…

 

He must have decided he was cold, and wasn’t having any fun!!! Poor little guy. I had to laugh though when he was walking to the door, every step his wet wranglers fell closer and closer to the ground. By the time he made it to the front door, there were at his hips.

SO EXCITED SUMMER HAS FINALLY MADE IT!!!

{I’m not complaining… but it is suppose to be in the 90’s this week-aughhh that’s hot for me}.

blogger issues???

Is anyone else having problems with blogger. I can’t publish a post that has pictures in it right now, and every time I go to leave a comment I get an error code. Is anyone else having these problems!

{A few tears…}

I was so excited for Saturday to come last week. Mostly because I would be able to hold little Hudson, and cuddle him for a good part of the day.

On Friday though Stacey called and said that Ruger was real sick. She had been throwing up, and had not ate anything for 2 days. We told them to make her comfortable until we could get there on Saturday morning. In my head I thought “As soon as she sees us she will be fine.” When I made it to Chants she didn’t even lift up her head, she didn’t wag her tail, she hardly moved from the spot she was at. So I ran very fast to take her to a vet. I was heartbroken for her. She was very very sick. Jason had gone biking with my dad, so it was just me and the kids.

After the vet checked her out he found a very large mass. He wasn’t sure it it was a tumor, cancer, or a hernia. This particular vet didn’t have an ultra sound machine which would have helped identify the mass a little further. So with much consideration, thought, love and tears, we decided that we would have to put her out of her pain and misery.

Ruger and Mallard were our babies for the years before we had kids. They literally went everywhere with us. I was surprised at the emotion that came over me when I new she was going to be gone. She has been such a good dog, an even better friend, and such a wonderful companion.

It wasn’t until later that night when Jason got home. We couldn’t just let the vet “dispose” of her. We brought her home and buried her. Poor Addi had a hard time with it. Before she went to bed she said, crying “My no like Ruger in that hole.”  The very first thing she said the next morning was “My no want Ruger to go to Heaven.” Poor girl… makes it even harder!

I know it is “just a dog,” but she was a very good dog. She will be completely missed! We sure love you Ruger. Thanks for being a part of our family!!!

For Sale {Bow Holders}

My sister in law asked me to make a bow holder for her twins. They turned out so adorable. I decided to make a few more, and see if I could try and sell them. They are 24inchesx15inches. I am going to sell them for $25.00 Let me know if your interested. I would gladly do some custom colors as well to match your little girls room, a bathroom, or any room you want to display them in.

{flowers not included}

You can leave me a comment, or email me sparkpreschool@gmail.com

HAVE A GREAT DAY!!!

Really…

Is he really only 5 years old? Sometimes I just think Bridger is so much older then that. The things he likes to do, and is completely capable of doing amaze me sometimes.

He got this bow for Christmas. He absolutely loves it. Loves the time he gets to spend with his dad at bow shoots, learning, exploring, and completing the courses.  They went and spent the night in Kilgore last weekend. He came home with so many fun and thrilling stories. He had a blast. A day hasn’t passed since that he has been in the yard practicing.

He is a pretty dang good shot! I love him so much. He is a good kid, even if he does require a lot of attention because he is never content. {smile} He is very busy, and active. I am excited for Kindergarten to start. It is full day now in Victor, and I think it will be perfect for him, and keep him occupied.  Love you so so much Boog!

What a cute little man…

On Monday night we made a real fast trip to Rexburg. We were breading one of our dogs to Chant and Stacey’s dog Jet. I was so excited to have a reason to have to go, because I got to see this little guy… (not that he isn’t reason enough, I just was still a little sick)

HUDSON    ROBERT   KEELE

He is seriously thee sweetest little guy. It was killing me not to hold him, but where I wasn’t feeling the best, I didn’t get to close to him. But oh my heck I just love him to pieces, and can’t wait to snuggle him.

Bridger & Addi couldn’t get enough of him. They were so gentle and sweet to him. Aughhhh it is just so precious.

 

Cooper was curious for a few minuets, and that was about it.

I can’t believe how much he looks like his big brother Logan!  There is just nothing like a newborn to me. I love EVERYTHING about them. Even the loud screams that little Hudson can make, made my heart melt. I seriously do.

We love you so much little guy! Can’t wait till I get to see you again!!!

Little Hudson

So I have yet to see my new little nephew. I have a serious sinus infection/cold going on right now, so I just can’t risk passing it on to him. Oh how I wish that I could… pow3iruj; alskdjfpawo4i9 jt;aklsgh lakshefq wiehf;a ksldjgv;aoiwr jt;awklf {That is lots and lots of cussin’, and maybe a few tears!}

Here are some updated pictures though. If you ask me he looks just like his older brother Logan, and his Grandpa Bob.

   

 

I just love you so much little guy! Can’t wait to meet you.

Hudson Robert Keele

Oh what I would give to be in Rexburg right now, so I could love on my new nephew…

HUDSON

He made is debut into the Keele Family on June 16, 2011 at 11:26pm. He weighed in at 7.9lbs, and was 19 inches long.  Both him and Chant are doing excellent! 

(I took pictures of the text pictures on my phone, so they are a little crapy)

I can’t wait to meet him, snuggle him, and take him all in. There is just nothing in this world to me like a newborn. So perfect. Such a miracle. The greatest gift from our Heavenly Father. So many huge blessings all bundled in the tiniest little package.

Congratulations Stacey, Chantri, Logan and Boston! He is just perfect!!!

Bitz of Glitz-GIVEAWAY!!!

My little Sister Shannon is so talented, and decided that she wanted to share some of her talent with all of you! She makes thee cutest jewelry ever, and just started this online store!!!

CHECK IT OUT HERE… 

but come back, after you fall madly in love with everything for the exciting part!!!

She is letting me do a GIVEAWAY on my blog. You can enter up to 6 times, here is how…

1. Leave a comment on my blog, letting me know what bracelet you would love to add to your wardrobe.
2. Leave a comment on her blog, letting her know what bracelet you just have to have.
3. Get 2 entries if you do a post on your blog advertising her blog (post your comment twice).
4. Add BLITZ of GLITZ to your sidebar, and get another entry.
5. Become a follower of her blog, and get another entry! (It is on her sidebar after she shows you some of her new and exciting designs).

After you do all of those steps, because come on who doesn’t like to win it big, just make sure you leave individual comments on my blog for each entry. That way when I draw randomly you have all 6 chances of winning-I know that is a little bit of a pain, but I don’t know how else to do it, and lets face it-

IT’S SO WORTH IT-they are so darling!!!

Add some BITZ of GLITZ to your wardrobe today! I will close this giveaway on Saturday the 18th!

Playing Catch up…

I did so many posts today you have to go to “older posts” just to see them all! It feels good to have most of it caught up!

Dance…Dance…Dance

Addi started Dance this last Tuesday. She was ultra nervous, and at one point started crying and didn’t want to do it. But, that was short lived, and she had a blast. Teasha did amazing. She asked that we don’t stick around because she wanted us not to be a distraction {which I totally appreciate}, but I did stick around and get a few pictures.

    

When I picked her us she said “My have so much fun! You so proud of me!” It was pretty darn cute. I appreciate Teasha letting her be a part of the class since she isn’t quite 4 yet. I hope she has a blast and just loves to dance. When Jason called to see how everything went for her, she said “My mom so proud of me, and my have a fun fun time.”  She is so cute. I am glad that she is both timid and outgoing all at the same time! Happy Dancing Addisyn.

A night away

Jason and I celebrated our 11 year anniversary this year. We decided we would try and get away for a night. It has been over 4 years since we left all the kids overnight, and actually we have never left Cooper. I was nervous about leaving him.  But we left the kiddos with Chantri Saturday morning. I am so thankful to her. My kids love to play with hers, and Cooper has always been pretty comfortable with her. 3 weeks till she was due, but she agreed with a smile, and insisted that it was okay. We joked that maybe have 3 extra kids would put her into labor, so she was hopeful for that.

Jason and I didn’t really have a destination until after we dropped them off. We decided we would head up to Bozman, Montana. Oh we had such a great time. We loved each others company, and it was wonderful not to have Bridge, Addi and Coop with us. It was even more nice to know they were in good hands.

I didn’t get the camera out until on the way home {oops}. I could move to Bozman tomorrow. It is a big enough town that you have amenities, but small enough that you have the small town feel. Not to mention it is beautiful. Wish there was work, I think we just would move there.

We had heard about this wonderful place to eat in Manhattan, Montana about 15min from Bozman called Sir Scotty’s Oasis. So I called and made reservations…they only had 2 left, so we were lucky. It was the best dinner ever! It is just a little “hole in the wall” but the food didn’t disappoint! Oh seriously it was so good.  Jason had prime rib, and I had finger steaks. They were even better then my favorite restaurant Chiz’s. It was just real good!!! Maybe it tasted so delicious because it was just the 2 of us on the little 2 seat tables. Just so quaint, personal and just for us!!! We will be going back there sooner then later though. Mmmmm Mmmmm Good!

We caught a movie, check out a few little stores, got ice cream and just had a really good time!!!

On the way home we took the scenic route. We went through so many little towns along the way…

Goodbye Bozman…

We had heard that this little old school house that is now a restaurant was a wonderful place to eat at to. We didn’t eat there, but maybe another day. I love finding little places like this.  It is in Norris Montana. It seriously was in the middle of nowhere. Back in 2000 the population was 109.

 

On our drive to Virginia City we saw some beautiful but desolate country. It was really such a pretty drive with snow capped mountains, rolling hills, and raging rivers surrounding us. 

I thought it was crazy when we saw this…

This cute little antelope grazing at the Madison Valley Rural Fire District! He wasn’t disturbed by us at all!

Next stop was Virginia City, Nevada… (picture and info taken from www.virginiacity.com)

“The very much alive ghost town, Virginia City, Montana, is frozen in time. It is a remarkably well preserved old west Victorian gold mining town just 20 miles west of Yellowstone National Park (90 miles by road). When the gold ran out, there was still enough left so that homes and businesses were occupied, but there was not enough wealth to remodel the buildings. So it froze, and now represents the whole Victorian era. It is the true and original Old West. It is a gem, held within an incredibly rich area of natural beauty, recreation and history.” It really was such a neat little place. I love seeing all the history. It was amazing. Here are some of the pictures of the town and buildings in this neat little town and the town museum…

        

   

These are pictures in some of the buildings… It just looks like time froze and it was completely the same. It is just so neat.

  

 

It is crazy to think of all the Gold that went through this system. I have a great deal of respect for people from that era. They had to work so hard!

We drove down to Nevada City 1 mile down the road, but decided that we wouldn’t walk through it today. It has about 50 little buildings you can go through for a little admission price. It will be something we will do with the kids someday. They would just love it.

On own way back to town I saw this little LDS Church. It seriously was so small, and cute.

The picture doesn’t show its size. It seriously is like the size of my house. The parking lot had maybe 50 parking spots! I just thought it was so adorable.

We had to get pictures of this mom with her twins… ohhhh so cute!

That was my last picture of the weekend! We had such a great time. I can’t thank Chant and Stacey enough for watching my 3. It  was so sweet of you. Thanks for making it so fun for them, and giving Jason and I a chance to have a much needed weekend away from them. We love you so much!