Here we go...

As I was blog surfing a few weeks ago and looking at all the Super Cute Crafts these ladies were doing I couldnt but help think.. hey, I want to make that, and that, and that, and that... you get the picture. Then after pondering on the matter I knew that I truly wouldnt get to make many if any of the crafts I fell in love with, thats when I thought of the best thing ever :) CRAFT NIGHT!! Thats how I started our little craft night for the ladies ;) Our first craft is burlap wreaths Feb. 3rd. So excited about it and I cant stop thinking about it, last night I even woke up and couldnt go back to sleep for over an hour just thinking about where and what I could use for ribbon. Anyways, let the fun begin. Pictures will be posted next week.

Keyton's clever replies...

Keyton lately has became quite clever and I keep telling myself I need to write down what he says. So I decided if I posted it on my blog then it would encourage me to post it. Most recent clever response...

Keyton: Mom, I'm hungry
(which is a VERY common thing, 30 min after a meal... same phrase!)
Me: Just a minute Keyton, you just ate not very long ago.
A couple minutes later..
Keyton: Your not getting me anything, so I will eat junk!!

Where the heck did he learn the word 'junk'?? I guess he does pay more attention to what I tell him than I thought!

Naomi, Keyton & Ammon. We went to Utah last weekend and the kids made this fort. They played in it all weekend. I think its SO cute how Naomi is loving Keyton. They are only 3 weeks apart in age and are the best of friends. Oh, and lets not forget, fight like brother & sister ;)

Ammon, Nalani, Naomi & Kaycen. This is Kaycen's smile when ever the camera comes out. He gets so excited and starts saying "cheese" ove and over again. He cracks me up.

Fun in the Snow

12/30/09 ~ Keyton decided he needed to go out and enjoy some new snow.

Helping Dad plow the snow.

1/1/10 ~ Some New Years Day fun! The boys were 'eating it up' (as Britt calls it) They were so fun to watch and even I got on the sled a few times. It was like being a kid all over again. It brought back memories of my Dad taking me and a friend down the back roads of St. Anthony pulling us behind his pickup on sleds. Oh the good old days, lol. I think this would be considered child endangerment these days.

Kaycen rode with Britt most of the time. But also loved the sled. Later that day we went to the Briggs and had prime rib, crab and shrimp dinner. Yum. What an absolute great day to start the New Year!!

1/2/10 ~ The day after New Years Britt and I went with some friends to Wade Lake ice fishing.

On the snowmobile ride in we saw a herd of elk. At the lake there was a bald eagle nest in the top of an old dead tree. Then on the way out we saw a few deer. I love the outdoors!

This is a picture of part of the lake. There was mountains all around it. It was so beautiful that day. The clouds would separate long enough for the sun to come out and warm us up and then back behind the clouds.

These our the ice shannies. The green one is ours.

And my hole inside with the heater. It was so cool because I could look down the hole and actually see the fish swim by and bite at my jig. And I can't forget... I caught the most fish that day :) I think I had three times as many bites as I did hooking the fish and getting it out of the hole. It was so fun and I was so glad Britt took me along.

Britt waiting for the 'big one'

Here is a picture of one of my fish. Britt fileted them all out for a fish fry tonight!

Quick Update

We carved pumpkins. Kaycen was so funny because he just wanted to eat the slimy guts!

Keyton was SpiderMan and Kaycen was a Bear for Halloween.

Britt's going bald on top! lol. He claims that its his hard hat rubbing all his hair out, I tell him

to take a good look at his extended family members ;)

Supporting GG-pa Wright on Veteran's Day.

I made these infant car seat covers for my cousins twins out of minkee fabric. One of the many

projects I elected myself to make this year :) I love my new sewing machine. I have to keep myself out

of the fabric departments because I just get myself more projects that I dont have time for. Speaking of which, I am thinking I have enough fabric to make two more just like these. I better finish my older projects first. Story of my life these days.

Banner Christmas Party at Coleen's house this year!

Decorated the Christmas tree in November this year. That is a first for us. We usually wait until two weeks before Christmas. Might I add, I remember why we wait ;) The poor tree has been through a lot this year. I

 usually wait until after New Years to take the decorations down, nope, did it yesterday. I almost, almost, felt bad about it.

 

Keyton reading to Kaycen. Both boys just love books!

Both boys diagnosed with Asthma. Kaycen is so good about sitting and having a breathing treatment. Apparently its hereditary and comes from their Dad. Asthma, exzema, allergies... you name it, they have it. I guess it could be worse, so I am thankful its as mild as it is. Britt grew out of it, so most likely both boys will as well.

Santa made a stop up to Coleen's house for the annual Briggs Christmas Party Weekend. Thanks for the PJ's Santa!

All the Briggs Grandkids in their new PJ's from Santa.

I just had to post this picture. Britt was throwing Kaycen up in the air as high as he could and Kaycen could not get enough of it. He kept saying "again, again!" until Britt could'nt throw him anymore.

Christmas Eve Party at the Klingler's. The grandkids acted out the Nativity as Greg read it.

Klingler Christmas Eve Party

Kaycen and Keyton were enjoying some chips that Santa brought in their stockings before breakfast.

All handsome to go to Church.

Britt was putting the snow plow on the four-wheeler when the boys heard Britt fire it up they both ran to the back door, got their warm clothes on and out the door before I could have a say. Now all we need is the snow.

I had to use this picture for my closing thought! Poor Kaycen has had this running nose thing for a week now and in the mornings its worse. Well he knew it was gross and was playing it up laughing about it so I had to get a picture. We had a great holiday and managed to gain a few pounds to show for it ;) Next week Britt goes in for his CT Scan and Injection Test and from there we will schedule his surgery. I keep telling Britt since the deductible will be met we might as well throw in a baby the same year. It would be bringing back memories of him having his first surgery and me having a baby 4 days later :) Then I just kid myself because really I am not ready for another baby just yet. We hope you all had just as good of a holiday as we did and bless you all to have a Happy New Year!

Quote's about Boys

You would think I was pregnant or something ;) Britt left for the weekend to Salmon Steelhead fishing with a friend. Well the boys and I have been hanging out keeping busy. I have been going through very old pictures, scrapbook stuff, and throwing away stuff I know that I will never use again or care to have. Like I said.. .you would think I was nesting or something, lol. Anyways, found these fun vellum "Quote Stacks" (Its all about boys) and wanted to share some of my favorites. If I was crafty I would use them in some creative way. Feel free to take any you like and use them anyway you would like :)

This one makes me a little baby hungry...

A beautiful treasure, more precious than gold. My own baby boy, to love and to hold.

Boys are found everywhere on top of, underneath, inside of, climbing on, swinging from, running around or jumping to. A boy is truth with dirt on its face, beauty with a cut on its finger, wisdom with bubble gum in its hair, and the hope of the future with a frog in its pocket. ~ Alan Marshall Beck

BOY: a noise with dirt on it.

All for one and one for all My brother and my friend What fun we have The time we share Brothers 'til the end.

Life is either a daring ADVENTURE or nothing. ~ Helen Keller

As long as there are little boys for mischief and mud pies, for charming you, alarming you, and coaxing lullabies. As long as there are little boys so busy everywhere, Your world is sure to be a happy, loving place to share.

I have been really a crazy, slacker, grouchy, bad mom lately with everything thats been happening over the last few months. With being busy at The Haunted Mill and then the actually season, my billing job I do at home part-time, selling Scentsy, and all the stay-at-home duties of a mother. I was feeling way overwhelmed and about ready to go check myself into the local Blackfoot South (crazy person) institute when I asked Britt for a blessing. I cant even express in words how it immediately helped me. The next day I was more patient with the boys than I have been in over 2 months. I felt like I could actually accomplish things and spend the time I wanted to with the boys. I have felt since then that I have been drawing back closer to Britt and the boys and not floating off in insanity world. I think that part of my almost break-down last week was that I had my Mirena (IUD) removed. Not because we want a baby anytime soon, just because I feel like its half of my anxiety/patience issues and more. So my hormones have been crazy trying to get back on track. I am just thankful that Britt has the priesthood and can help any one of us in times of need. Finding this little quote book has also made me take a step back and realize what fun, great boys I have and how thankful I am to be able to stay at home with them. Here's to changing my old habits of yelling, crazy, slacking, insane ways to positive, patient, happy, loving Mom!