the bartlett fam

Happy Birthday William!!

2011-04-26T12:06:00.000-07:00

My sweet little Will turned 2 on Saturday.

He loved opening his presents. His favorites were, a lightning mcqueen car, some thomas the train cars, and a little people fire truck.

We had just our little family to celebrate Will's birthday and it was lots of fun.
We love our little Will, he is so much fun to have around the house. His little personality is so silly and goofy and naughty and sweet. He is going to be the baby of the house for only a couple more weeks, I think the real terrible two's are about to hit!

I guess I should blog.

2011-02-25T13:02:00.000-08:00

Christmas eve pics. The kids got pillow cases from Grandma and Papa with their pictures on them. They loved them!

Today Brooklyn and I made a little doll house out of a shoe box for her new Lalaloopsy doll.

She wanted to make furniture, but my craftiness was over with, so she used the furniture from her real dollhouse.

We had a lot of fun painting and decorating. She is loving it!

In other news, Tyson had an emergency appendectomy in the wee hours on Monday morning. He is doing good. I am still pregnant and getting bigger by the day. I was going to post a pic of my belly, but after I took the picture, it just made me depressed, I looked yuuucky.

Thanksgiving in Omaha

2010-12-05T15:32:00.000-08:00

We drove the 14 hours to Omaha to spend Thanksgiving with Ty's family. We had a great time. Lots of good food and fun! The first pic is Tyson's family. The second is his parent's 9 grandkids, and the third is most of his extended family. My favorite person in all 3 pictures is Will. He is such a goof!!

New Pics

2010-11-17T11:09:00.000-08:00

Just a couple of our most recent family pictures. There should be more to come, but I was very excited to get these as a little sneek peek. As always, Meegan did a wonderful job!

October Happenings...

2010-11-03T08:40:00.000-07:00

Brooklyn at her Preschool Halloween Party.

Her cousin Emree got to stay at our house for 5 whole days while the boys were deer hunting. We had lots of fun girl time.

She learned to ride a two wheeler, which turned out to be quite easy for her! She loves riding her bike like a big kid.

I turned 31. Nothing too exciting. My cake was super delicious. Chocolate and caramel ice cream cake.

Ty put on this wig the night before Halloween. Will, was so upset. He was NOT liking his daddy with all that hair.

My little trick-or-treaters.

Zach is playing the "dead skeleton pirate."

Little Miss Kitty

Will is a rodeo clown. I loved it. He did not love it. When he saw his face in the mirror he got very angry. Typical Will. If you will notice, he has his gun in his mouth. I guess he really did hate hit costume.

Labor Day Weekend

2010-09-07T23:32:00.000-07:00

We spent the weekend in Vernal staying with Eric and Heather and their kids. We had a great time. We went to Flaming Gorge for the light parade of boats and fireworks. We also did some hiking. It was a great weekend.

Saturday Hiking

2010-08-30T12:16:00.000-07:00

We took the kids hiking up Ogden Canyon on Saturday. We had planned a really fun hike a little bit further away, but it was supposed to rain so we did a smaller one. It never rained.

Zach, Brooklyn, and their friend Jezne

Will is saying "cheese" for the camera

We saw a baby rattlesnake on the side of the trail. It coiled up inside a log and had its mouth open.

We talked to some guys on the trail who had seen a bigger one. Brooklyn was really scared. So she got to ride in the baby backpack.

Stopping for a little snack. The highlight for our kids, of course.

My big second grader!

2010-08-17T10:52:00.000-07:00

Zach started second grade yesterday. He started at a new school too. He is going to Ogden Prep, so they are required to wear uniforms. I love it. He actually likes the uniform part too. His teacher is a guy and I think he is going to really like having him for his teacher.

So far(after one day), Zach is loving his new school. Zach's favorite part is that they get to go to Spanish class each day.

Good Job Zach!

Camping...

2010-08-15T11:04:00.000-07:00

Friday afternoon we headed out for a quick camping trip for our ward campout. The kids had such a great time. They had lots of friends to play and go exploring with.

This is Will's cheeser face for the camera

There was a pie eating contest. Kids category was first

The aftermath of the kids competition. Zach ate like a champ and camp in second place.

Tyson also came in a close second.

Jennie was the champion pie eater in the womens division

We had such a great time on our short but very fun camping trip.

Summer Update

2010-07-29T21:23:00.000-07:00

My husband informed me that my blog was way overdue for an update.

Brooklyn, who is 4, lost two teeth a few weeks ago. She lost both teeth in one night. They didn't get knocked out, they were loose. It was legit, I swear.

Zach turned 7 on July 10th. I can't belive my boy is so big! He had a rockin party with 8 friends, the awesome mother forgot the camera.

He also got Heelys, which he loves.

Will is 15 months and my sweet little terror. This child is so whiney, mischievious, and stubborn. However, he melts my heart. I decided today that he sometimes looks like an Ewok. (I thought Ewoks were cute)
He is also an only child for a few days. Zach and Brooklyn got to go camping with Grandma Bee and Grandpa Bill. I think Will likes being an only child.

Brooklyn's Gravitation...

2010-05-24T09:05:00.000-07:00

Brooklyn's little preschool had their graduation last Thursday night. It was very sweet and short. Perfect. She was so excited for it all week long. She kept calling it gravitation. Not a huge milestone, she still has another year of preschool. However, I am very proud of her and I love this little girl!

St George for a week!!

2010-05-10T11:45:00.000-07:00

The kids and I headed down to St. George last Sunday evening to spend the week with Rindy and her kids. We had a blast. The weather was gorgeous and the kids had such a great time.

I posted a lot of pics, so just beware.

We took the kids to the park and had a picnic. Will is hiding behind the plant he is eating.

He loved the swing so much

We went swimming almost every day. They loved it.

Will LOVED the water.

Zach never wanted to stop swimming

Mia is 2, and she cracks everyone up.

Cute cute Addie is a little fish!

The kids all ready to go on an early morning walk

Total cheesey picture, but we thought it was so funny, we had twinner clothes.

We went to the Cotton Days parade on Saturday morning

Tyson and Jesse took Zach and Addie to the Pro Bull Riding on Saturday Night.

Cute Boys

We hiked the red rock and the kids had a blast.

Will was trying to wiggle out of my arms the entire time.

Tyson rode the shuttle down on Thursday, we were so happy to have our Daddy join in the fun.

We celebrated Tyson's Birthday and Mother's day on Sunday with dinner and a birthday cake for Ty. We had such a great week, it was hard to want to come back to reality and the cold rainy weather.

Will turns 1

2010-04-25T20:08:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday to my sweet baby boy! We sure do love this little guy.

Fun times on the FrontRunner...

2010-04-19T08:28:00.001-07:00

We thought it would be a fun little trip to let the kids ride the frontrunner down to the Gateway on Saturday. They LOVED it.

Will thought it was super cool.

Eatin Dinner at the Gateway.

Looks like our waiter was checking out T-Bone.

Walking back to the front runner. Hanging out in the homeless territory.

The kids were so tired when we finally got home. Will was filthy. I ended up letting him crawl on the floor of the train just to keep him happy. I also had to go change a very stinky diaper in the bathroom of the train. No changing station=laying some paper towels down on the floor and then Will on top of those. Eww. Good times!

CANDY.....

2010-04-06T12:55:00.001-07:00

Easter morning. Zach holding his "Zachary" chocolate bunny.
Brooklyn's basket wasn't big enough to hold all of her goods. That's the bonus they get when Grandma comes to visit.

I think Will had already had some m&ms and jelly beans by this pic. He figured out very quickly which eggs had candy in them and which eggs to throw out of the way.

Omaha Grandma and Papa came to stay for the week last tuesday. The kids had a blast playing with Papa and being spoiled by Grandma. They were very pleased with their Easter loot. Zach figured out who the real easter bunny is. Brooklyn has been on a sugar high for the past two days. Will has found a new love for peanutbutter m&ms. Yeah, their room was destroyed the whole weekend and it shows in the pics.

Zach's day on the slopes

2010-03-29T09:28:00.000-07:00

This is the only pic I took of Zach skiing. I am so mad I didn't take more.

I have taken way too long to post these pics. Rindy and Jesse came up a couple of weeks ago and we took Zach and Addie skiing. Ty and I snowboarded. Zach loved his first time skiing. He was a champ. He only complained once after he faceplanted in the snow. He did not want to go home when it was time. He was such a trooper and I loved watching him have so much fun!

wooo hoooo....snowboarding!

2010-03-05T12:40:00.000-08:00

Bailey and Me at the top of the mountain up at Snowbasin.

Last Saturday my friend Bailey came up and we got to go snowboarding up to Snowbasin. It's so nice because it's only about a 25 mintue drive from my house. It felt so good to be snowboarding again!! I was pregnant with Will last winter, so it had been 2 years since I had gone. The weather was gorgeous and we had an awesome time. Problem is, now I want to go again. And again, and again.

Goings on...

2010-02-24T08:47:00.000-08:00

The kids having a great old time at the Treehouse Museum

Jack lives in California, so he was sooo excited to play in our little patches of snow. The snow he ate was very dirty.

I know, I know, it's been a month since I have posted.

Lets see, Ty's brother Clint and fam came to stay over the weekend of valentines day. We had a great time with them. Ty and Clint got to go snowboarding, Mary and I took the kids to the treehouse museum. Saturday night, we got a babysitter and the guys took us shopping and to dinner. Valentines day I made a gourmet meal of baked salmon, spinach ravioli, alfredo sauce, and aspargus. Clint and Mary were very impressed, so I was happy. Oh, Zach and Jack were a riot to watch. Jack is 3. He is obsessed with Zach. He would follow him anywhere and everywhere. That little kid was on Zach's heels the entire time they were here. It was very cute.
Last weekend we took a trip up to the arctic tundra known as Rexburg. It was lots of fun hanging out and laughing with Meegan and Jason.
We played some extreme laser tag, and of course Ty rolled his ankle and can hardly walk now. I haven't played laser tag since college and it was so much fun.
Will turned 10 months old yesterday and is our little happy guy.
Things are good. the end

9 months...

2010-01-23T12:45:00.000-08:00

Will is 9 months old today. His favorite things to do are crawl everywhere and anywhere and find anything he isn't supposed to eat, and he eats it. He loves the remote, our cell phones(only the real ones), the wii remotes, and anything else he could potentially damage by sucking and chewing on them. He loves to pull himself up on things and explore, he knows how to pull open the dishwasher, he can open all the cupboard doors, he loves to crawl into the bathroom and find the plunger. He is enjoying all the new foods we give him and he especially loves his brother and sister.

It's a long way down....

2010-01-08T15:00:00.000-08:00

This kid is thinking he is big stuff!

Today started at 4 a.m. when we discovered our furnace wasn't blowing warm air. It was a balmy 57 degrees in our house, which was not comfy. Anyways, long story short, the repairman was here and I was paying him, so Will decided it was time to climb to the top of the stairs for the first time. By the time the man left, I went looking for Will and he was almost to the top. 8 1/2 months old and he is braving these steep long stairs! I think we might be in for some tumbles down the stairs. Bleh

Just take notice that these pics were taken at about 3:30 this afternoon and Will is still sportin his jammies. At least we got to take off the jacket and stocking hat he was wearing most of the morning!

Better Late than Never...Christmas Fun

2010-01-07T17:49:00.000-08:00

Christmas Eve at Grandma Bee and Grandpa Bill's house. Opening jammies

Will had a little too much to drink, but his new jammies were soooo soft and cute

We are all so excited that it's almost Christmas!

Christmas Morning, I love Ty's closed eyes

Zach did this with just about every gift.

Brooklyn got another princess dress to add to her dress up collection. So Cute!

We had such a fun Christmas. Zach and Brooklyn are at the perfect age. They were so excited for each gift. Too bad they acted like they had nothing to do two days after Christmas was over. Typical.

Really??..Really?

2009-12-22T14:31:00.000-08:00

I was at Shopko today looking for a few more stocking stuffers. I went down the isle labeled "Stocking Stuffers" and not one, but TWO isles were already stocked with VALENTINES candy, Valentine cards, and Valentines toys. C'mon people it is December 22nd.

Really?

They Believe..

2009-12-21T09:16:00.001-08:00

The kids got to go see Santa on Saturday, I love how excited they get and how real it all is to them! My favorite part was that Will was not scared of this guy at all. He kept smiling up at him and pulling on his beard. I kind of thought he was scary looking.

Happy #4 Brooklyn!

2009-12-10T13:47:00.001-08:00

Brooklyn turned 4 on tuesday and she had a great day. She helped mom bake her birthday cake, she got to take mini cupcakes to preschool, and Grandpa Bill, Uncle Nick, Aunt Kellie, and Nugget came up for her birthday dinner. We are so Thankful for our sweet little Brookie. We love you Brooklyn!

He looks so proud of Himself.

2009-12-04T13:51:00.000-08:00

I usually put Will in his bouncy seat to watch his favorite Baby Einstein movie. I guess this isn't going to contain him for much longer. Or maybe I could be safe and buckle him in.

All Dolled Up

2009-11-26T10:34:00.000-08:00

Brooklyn decided she wanted a special hairdo for thanksgiving day. We rolled her hair up in spongey curlers last night and Ta Da! Little miss Shirley Temple.

my man....

2009-11-23T20:31:00.001-08:00

Since it's the season of thanksgiving, I just have to say I am thankful for my sweet husband. He is so awesome when it comes to cleaning the house, doing the dishes, cleaning the bathroom, taking care of the kids, bathing Will every night, and many other countless acts of kindness.

I love this guy.

2009-11-11T13:45:00.000-08:00

Last Saturday we took advantage of the nice weather and took the kids out for one last hike before the snow comes.
We didn't hike the whole trail, but we hiked for over an hour. I was so proud of Brooklyn, she did great.

Will loved everything about our little adventure.

I wish Brooklyn would find a new face to make in her pictures.

I guess it's a good thing we went, because it's supposed to start snowing tomorrow!

6 months

2009-11-06T09:26:00.001-08:00

Will turned 6 months old about 2 weeks ago, but I am just catching up from Halloween and other stuff going on. He is doing great. His weight is right at 50% and his length is 91%. He is such a happy little baby and our whole family absolutely loves this little guy!
So happy and unsuspecting of anything!

Look at how happy and trusting he looks. "Mom, would never let them hurt me!"

Ty asked if I would take pictures of him getting his shots. So here you go.

Sad I know.

I am really enjoying this age with him. I am sure I did just as much with Zach and Brooklyn, but I just love this little guy. He will smile at anyone and is so good! I seriously smother him and wish he would just let me cuddle him, but of course, he is squirming all the time.

Halloween Festivities

2009-11-01T12:05:00.000-08:00

We took the kids trick or treating to the Junction downtown Ogden

Brooklyn's Bat costume was one of my favorite's.

We decided that Zach was going to be a mummy and he was super excited.

The kids had a great Halloween. We went trick or treating to my work, had the missionaries over for soup and breadsticks, went to our ward's Trunk or Treat, took them out for a little more trick or treating, and had them home and in bed by 7:30. SCORE.

Prize for the Best Dad

2009-11-01T11:56:00.001-08:00

Friday night, I had to work. Tyson got a call at about 5:30 pm from a coworker. He told him he had some extra tickets to the Jazz game if he wanted them. Tyson loaded up all three kids by himself, drove 50 minutes to SLC and took the kids to the Jazz game. What a great daddy!
Their seats were two rows from the very very very top ha ha ha!

The kids had a blast. Even Will enjoyed all the excitement.

Zach and Brooklyn had so much fun going to the game with their dad. Ty earned some major points for being such a "fun" dad.

It's Official...

2009-10-29T16:18:00.001-07:00

I am 30!

Ty and I at Sonora Grill

The food was DELICIOUS, and so awesome without KIDS!!!

Completely Satisfied!

Today was the big 3-0 for me and to tell you the truth, it didn't hurt that bad. I had a great day. As Ty was leaving for work, he gave me my present, a very cute jacket he picked out all by himself. (I am wearing it in the pic, it is much cuter in person.) My mom came up and took me to lunch and shopping. I recieved so many calls, texts, and emails wishing me a happy birthday. I got some beautiful flowers and some fun halloween accessories. Tyson got a babysitter for the kids and is taking me to Sonora grill. All in all it was a great day. I do feel a little old though. Sniff sniff.

Family Photos

2009-10-26T12:49:00.000-07:00

My ever talented and generous friend, Meegan, brought her cute self down to photograph my family this weekend. We had such a fun time with Meegan, Jason, and Keaton. The kids were surprisingly cooperative during the photo time. I was so happy with the way they turned out!

****Disclaimer****....these photos have not been edited at all by Meegan, I just put them on my blog and added an antique color. The finished product will look much better, but I am the most impatient person ever, so I had to post them NOW.

Thank you Meegan!!!!

Pumpkins

2009-10-23T11:58:00.000-07:00

The kids and I spent the week down in St. George hanging out with my cousin Rindy and her kids. We decided that we needed to start doing little projects like our moms did when they used to get together. Rindy came up with this cute idea to paint pumpkins and embelish them with felt. They were so fun to make and I loved the way they turned out.

Time is Flying......

2009-10-16T14:15:00.000-07:00

Will is almost 6 months old and sitting up like a champ

I took a picture to capture the spit up on his shirt. He is a very pukey baby

Zach peeling out in the water.

We are enjoying the good weather while it lasts.

how do you eat your oreos?

2009-10-15T14:22:00.001-07:00

I caught this little girl stealing cookies out of the package and doing this. She doesn't like the cookie part.

A possible Halloween choice?

2009-10-05T12:31:00.000-07:00

Poor poor little Will was mine and Brooklyn's entertainment this afternoon.

Dare Devil

2009-09-28T17:33:00.000-07:00

Zach is totally training for the X-games next year

Clown Baby

2009-09-23T07:10:00.001-07:00

Just getting some ideas for Halloween. He seems to like this one.

My Big Brother's Wedding

2009-09-20T06:42:00.000-07:00

My Brother Eric, was married in the Vernal Temple yesterday morning. It was such a great day.

Brooklyn and her newest cousin, Emree. They are just 3 months apart, and they love being cousins.

Just outside the Vernal Temple

This is our whole family, minus Scott's 4 kids, who weren't there.

The Yard they had their luncheon at. It was so pretty

There was a little stream with little bridges for the kids to cross

And a 3 story tree house, the kids thought it was AWESOME

Will and his counsin, Hunter. She is the best little babysitter ever.

It was such a great day yesterday, and we are so happy for Eric and Heather and their marraige.

Hip Hip Hooray!!

2009-09-10T08:24:00.001-07:00

Brooklyn started preschool today! We are both overjoyed.
She insisted on piggytails for the first day of school.

Showing off the new backpack.

She was so excited to go and wasn't a bit sad when I left her. This will be very good for us both. We need that little time apart to appreciate one another. But I have to admit, she does look super stylishly cute for her first day. And yes, this is yet another pair of the pink cowboy boots, just a bigger size. I can't let them go, I love them too much! Thank goodness for Ebay.

My 3 little babes....

2009-09-08T20:52:00.001-07:00

Zach is about 6 months old in this picture. He was so yummy and chubby! I absolutely LOVED this age with him.
Brooklyn is about 4 months old here. (Oo0h! I could just eat her!) This is when she used to be so sweet!

Will at 4 1/2 months

You decide, but I don't think that Zach looks anything like either of them. I think that Brooklyn and Will look a lot alike as babies.

William

2009-09-08T09:37:00.000-07:00

Just thought you might want to look at something cute.

Wheeler Farm

2009-09-08T09:03:00.001-07:00

This is the only picture I could get of Brooklyn without her throwing a tantrum. She obviously didn't know I was taking it. As soon as she realized I was taking her picture, she hid her face. That basically sums up her day at Wheeler Farm.

We went with Nick and Kellie and my parents. I just couldn't resist taking a picure of cute little Nugget sitting all alone on this little bench.

You would think she was crying because she was scared of the geese. Nope. She just didn't want her picture taken. So so so much fun.

This little face made eveything better!

Side note: if anyone noticed, Zach and Ty are not in these pics because they were in Vernal for the weekend helping my brother, Eric tile his kitchen. Just in case you were wondering.

will's new ride...

2009-08-27T13:10:00.000-07:00

Brooklyn thought it would be fun to push a real baby around in her stroller. She got bored of it very quickly, Will on the other hand, was perfectly content.
I think this is Will's new favorite place to sit

Right after I put these pics on my computer, my 3 year old dropped the camera on the tile floor and it is completely broken. That being said, these might be the last pics you see for a while. I am trying to stay calm.......

Will is 4 months..

2009-08-25T15:25:00.000-07:00

My sweet little boy turned 4 months old on Sunday. He gets sweeter by the day. Our little family just can't get enough of this baby. I took him to the dr. yesterday and he is doing great. He is 35% for weight and 85% for length, so this little guy is a tall one. I wanted to post a pic of his sweet smile and brown eyes, but he just looked so peaceful sleeping. Did I mention how sweet this baby is?

First Grade has Arrived!!

2009-08-25T15:12:00.000-07:00

Yesterday was the big first day of school for this kid. He was completely ready for this day to come. He loved every minute of his first day. School lunch was "the greatest", recess was awesome, and he even has a new little crush! When I dropped him off in his classroom I started to get all teary eyed and Zach was like "K Mom, see ya!"
This little girly gets to start preschool in a couple of weeks. I don't think I will be crying when I drop her off. More like tears of joy for a couple of hours to regroup while she is gone. Is that bad? Am I a horrible mother? Maybe, but this little tyke tests my patience on an hourly basis. That being said, I love her more than I can express.

Plus, the added bonus of being able to buy her new school clothes feeds my need for shopping.

Camping in the Cold

2009-08-18T10:09:00.001-07:00

We went camping last weekend on our annual family campout to the Uintahs. It was very very cold this year. It snowed and hailed one morning, and was pretty windy the entire time. We had such a great time. I was so grateful for my mom and dad's trailer that we could hang out in during the cold weather.

This is where Will and his cousins liked to chillax out away from the cold.
Our first night in the tent, aren't I the brave mother? Taking my 3 1/2 month old camping in a tent.

I don't think this canoe ever left dry ground, but the kids had fun playing in it.

The guys, and Kellie, always have their annual skeet shoot. My main man Tyson won the competition. Woo Hoo.

Despite the cold weather, it was beautiful as always.

This is what four days of camping and playing hard will do to you.

I have issues.....

2009-08-05T12:17:00.000-07:00

A few posts ago, I put a picture of Zach and his front tooth that he "let" me pull out. His other front tooth has been loose for quite some time and has been driving me crazy. If anybody knows me, they know how much I love to pick at my kids. I am always looking in their ears, noses, hair, and anywhere else, that there might be something to extract. Last night Zach had been wiggling his tooth and it felt pretty loose. I told him to let me pull it out because it was so loose that it would fall out during the night and he would swallow it. That was NOT the truth. I thought one quick, twist and pull would do the trick, it did not. The tooth, in fact, was not as ready as I had originally thought. There was a lot of blood. I should have stopped after the second try, but, being the horrible, mean mother that I am, I could not let it alone. I finally ripped the little sucker out. Lots of blood, tears, screaming, and (if he knew any curse words) there would have been cursing at me too. I felt pretty bad. When I went in to make ammends, I took the teeny little tooth with me and set it on the table in his room. Sometime during my apologies, the tooth fell off the table. The tears started all over again because now the tooth fairy wouldn't even leave him any money!!! I wrote the tooth fairy a note for Zach:
"Dear Tooth Fairy, My mean Mom pulled out my tooth tonight. It hurt really bad. Then she lost the tooth. Will you please still put some money under my pillow?
Love, Zach."

Then Tyson found the tooth.
Zach got a whopping $5.00.
I am mean.
I am banished from ever touching any of his teeth again.

our new favorite "treat"

2009-08-04T14:55:00.000-07:00

Once again, Costco has sucked me in.
I discovered these little packets of frozen edamame at Costco. Just stick a little pouch in the microwave for 3 minutes, sprinkle with a little salt, and DEVOUR! They are so full of protein too.

I have been trying to get Brooklyn to eat some for a few days now. She finally ate one today.

Guess what? She loved them!! I absolutely LOVE it when my children like healthy food!

Zach on the other hand, gagged and gagged when he ate one. Well you win some, you lose some. I highly reccomend these tasty little snacks.

Fun With Chalk

2009-07-29T20:32:00.000-07:00

Our evening ritual lately has been taking the kids for a walk and then going out on the back patio to enjoy the nice evening air.
As you can see, Will enjoys this time outside very much

Just look at this little face! I am so in love with his BROWN eyes

Brooklyn and I decided to show off our artistic skills in chalking

Brooklyn's peace sign. Not bad.

I am such a hippie, ha ha.

Hard at work, getting her clean jammies dirty right before bed.

goings on.....

2009-07-29T10:09:00.000-07:00

Zach lost his 3rd tooth on Sunday. One of his front teeth. His uncle Jordan held his arms down while his mother pulled out the tooth. It was quick and painless, I swear.
The tooth fairy forgot to come Sunday night and I had quite a disappointed little boy Monday morning. I told him that sometimes the tooth fairy gets kinda busy. So he tried again and was rewarded.

This little girl is sick with a fever today and she is milking it for all it's worth.

Will turned the big 3 months old last week. He is such a sweetie.

That's all I've got.

Oh yeah, Tyson's family came for a few days and left this morning. I did not take a single picture, but Zach and Brooklyn sure love spending time with their aunts and uncles.

Summertime Favorites

2009-07-19T15:47:00.001-07:00

I love that this little guy is getting sweeter by the day

I love going swimming as a family

I love laying out in the hot sun

I love when my kids' cute little cheeks have been "kissed by the sun"

I love their cute tan lines

3 little cousins

2009-07-18T13:57:00.000-07:00

Here are the 3 newest memebers of the Reynolds family. Luke, David and William.
Luke is two weeks older than David, however David outweighs him by about 7 lbs.
You can't tell in this picture, how chubby he really is. He is so yummy! And little Will seems so big to me, but then you put him next to these two and he seems tiny!

These three are going to grow up being best buddies!

RODEO!

2009-07-13T08:25:00.000-07:00

We are all geared up in our duds to head out to the Vernal Rodeo

The kids were soo excited

Will pretty much cried the entire time. He was so exhausted. We had gone wakeboarding earlier in the day and he hadn't had a decent nap all day. Plus, the speakers were right behind us in the stands and the noise was just too much for him.

Zach loved watching the buckin broncos, it was so fun to watch him, notice the cheeser on the right.

Brooklyn loved her cowboy hat that she got to wear to the rodeo, she wouldn't take it off. She wanted to wear it to church on Sunday

Zach and Brooklyn and Emree had a blast together. I think their favorite part was the cotton candy.

Happy Birthday to Zachary!!!!

2009-07-12T21:29:00.001-07:00

My little boy turned 6 on friday and he had a great birthday. I am so happy that he finally is 6! He has been talking about this birthday for a very long time and he feels so big, it's funny.
Grandma Bee gave him some legos for his birthday and he built this all by himself, he was very proud.

His totally awesome skateboard that he is so excited to learn to ride.

He got an Ipod Shuffle and Tyson put a bunch of music on it. He was in heaven. After Zach opened his presents, we hopped in the car and headed out to Vernal to spend the weekend with Eric and his kids. Zach listened to his Ipod pretty much the entire drive. His favorite song that he kept playing over and over and over was "Ridin Dirty" by Chamilionaire. We know this because he kept singing "tryin to catch me ridin dirty, ridin dirty." it got very old.

We had a BBQ at the park in Vernal for his birthday.

His face is so shiny because of all the bug spray on it.

Will got his share of the frosting from sneaky Tyson.

Zach had a great birthday and I loved watching him get so excited over everything.

Happy Birthday to my big 6 year old.

when is the next vacation?....

2009-07-06T14:40:00.001-07:00

Our 4th of July was pretty low key this year. We spent the day with just our little family of 5.
We slept in, just hung out. Ty went and got yummy burgers at Dylan's this local burger place that is delicious. The kids played in our teeny tiny pool and ran through the sprinklers while Ty and I tried to get a tan.

I took Zach and Brooklyn to see Ice Age 3 in 3D. It was cute. Brooklyn had a hard time keeping her glasses on. We had our own little fireworks show and had the kids in bed by 9:30.

It was a good weekend. I love having Tyson around.

I hate Monday mornings. Today in particular, I am already thinking about when the next long weekend will be. Hmmmmm...

my little project...

2009-07-04T14:38:00.001-07:00

Mike and Bailey came to stay with us on Thursday and Friday nights. Bailey and I decided to make some cute little onesies for our babies. The project turned into new shirts for the whole family it was lots of fun.
Tyson and Zach getting ready to go fishing in their matching homemade Volcom t-shirts.

Will just looking happy that he matches his daddy and big brother.

These are all the onesies that I made for will. He is gonna be so stylin. The guns and roses onesie is a little bit WT but I still think its cute. And who knew you could get some Ed Hardy onesies for so cheap? ha ha

My future snowboarder.

Bailey made a bunch of onesies for Maddox too. Will and Maddox are about a month a half apart. It was lots of fun having them here. I just wish they could have stayed longer, it went by way too fast.

So my little iron on idea was a hit and very fun. Don't worry I made some cute Roxy and Volcom stuff for Brooklyn too.

Bumbo!

2009-07-02T10:50:00.000-07:00

Will got a new bumbo seat and I love watching him try to hold his head up while sitting in it. He doesn't quite have the strength in his neck yet.

It entertained Zach and Brooklyn for a long long time

I think he is really going to like it!

baseball days...

2009-06-26T07:35:00.000-07:00

Zach's Biggest Fan

Such a great feeling, running to home plate

It was coach pitch this year and Zach improved so much at hitting the ball.

My favorite position to watch him play was catcher and pitcher.(they didn't actually pitch, they just stood behind the coach and fielded the ball

It was so fun watching my little boy play ball this year. He actually understood the concept of the game and he definitely wants to play again next year.

Back online Baby!

2009-06-25T05:54:00.001-07:00

I know that most of you have been missing us terribly. Well, we have finally gotten back online and I am very pleased. I have quite a few pictures to post from the past couple of months.

I took Will to the doctor on Tuesday for his 2 month check up. He is 12lbs 13oz. Woo hoo I was so happy to hear that he was 62% for weight and 76% for height.

love this....

2009-05-11T09:17:00.000-07:00

baby model

2009-05-11T08:32:00.001-07:00

this photo is one of MANY that my awesome friend Meegan took of little Will. More to come!

Will's "clubhouse"

2009-05-06T13:05:00.000-07:00

This is what happens when you leave a 5 1/2 year old and a 3 year old in charge of your newborn while trying to take a quick shower.
I asked Zach to keep an eye on Will while I took a shower and when I got out they had put all their stuffed animals around him; their idea of a "clubhouse". Zach claims that Will loved his new clubhouse. I was just happy that he didn't get stepped on. Brooklyn likes to climb on the bed and be right over the top of him. He hasn't been stepped on yet, but it's been close.

Mississippee!

2009-05-05T15:03:00.000-07:00

Since the new baby has come into our home, I feel like the two older children have been watching more than their fair share of television. I have been trying to get them to color and play games to stimulate their little brains. I recently bought Zach a puzzle of the United States and Brooklyn an ABC puzzle. This morning Brooklyn was picking up each state and asking me what it was called. She picked one up and I told her it was Mississippi. She burst out laughing and said Mississippi! Like a sippee cup! HA HA HA. Well I had never thought of it that way, but I thought it was very clever. Maybe I am just a little deprived of adult contact. Who knows.
Mississippi......

Not to be mistaken for a sippee.

guess who...

2009-05-04T18:56:00.000-07:00

Yeah, I know my last few posts have been of Will and Will only, but hey, that's pretty much what's going on in our lives right now.
He will pretty much sleep anywhere at this point. I know it wont last, so I am loving it while this lasts.

The kids wanted so badly for him to sleep in their beds with them.

They loved having him lay in their beds.

Needless to say, we are enjoying this little bundle of joy!

some more pics of little Will

2009-04-28T15:19:00.000-07:00

I really wish I owned a nice camera, but you get the idea. He's a keeper.

Sweet William has arrived

2009-04-25T14:39:00.000-07:00

Say Hello to Baby Will! We are so excited that he is finally here.

I went into the hospital on Wednesday night to be induced and had him at 12:32 Thursday morning. He weighed 8 lbs 2 oz. and was 20 1/2 inches long. The delivery was very easy. I pushed through 1 full contraction and he was out. So it took about 30 seconds of pushing.

We couldn't believe all of his dark hair. He has been a sweet baby so far and Zach and Brooklyn love their new little brother.

Zach wants to hold him all the time. Even when he is screaming.

We are so happy to have him in our family!!

C'mon Baby!

2009-04-20T07:28:00.000-07:00

This will be my last post of my huge pregnant belly. I went to the doc last wednesday and I am starting to show signs of preeclampsia. He told me they should be able to induce me this Friday!! So lets everyone keep our fingers crossed for Friday. I am really ready to hold this little guy in my arms.

Easter finally Came!!

2009-04-12T14:47:00.000-07:00

Do these two look happy or what?
We have been counting down the days until easter at our house for a long time now. It was nice for me because it gave me some leverage when I needed them to be good and mind me or stay in bed at night, etc.
The kids woke up to baskets full of candy and some toys to play in the sand with. They were completely happy, it was great.

Hope you all had a wonderful day!

stick a fork in this thing!!!!

2009-04-03T12:34:00.001-07:00

This is my 35 week belly. I am constantly contracting and am really really ready to be done. I went to the doc on Wednesday and he said he thinks 3 more weeks!! Yikes. I am really ready to be done being pregnant, but also, very scared to have #3.

Oh yeah, and I started getting this hivey looking rash all over my belly and my chest on monday and the doctor told me it's called Pupps and it's a pregancy rash, so I've got that going for me too, pretty dang exciting. I had never even heard of that before! who knew.

A few pics...

2009-03-31T06:28:00.001-07:00

It's a little bit bare, we still need to finish tiling in the kitchen and actually put our kitchen table in the kitchen. But you get the idea. I will post pics of the outside when there isn't so much snow!!!

All Moved In

2009-03-30T07:05:00.000-07:00

There are a few reasons that I haven't posted pics yet of our new house, but I am working on it, I will hopefully have some up by the end of the day.
We finished moving the last of our belongings friday and were officially moved into our new house.
The kids are excited to be here, and even though they have been really sick with yucky colds, they like our new house.
I am recovering from moving while being 36 weeks pregnant. I DO NOT recommend this, it is a very draining thing, plus I also picked up this yucky cold.

We don't offically have internet hooked up yet, and I can only get online at random times, so just be patient..... I will post soon.

a few choice phrases from my precious 3 year old...

2009-03-19T19:53:00.000-07:00

Brooklyn went down the slide at the park and straddled the slide. She gets off and says:

"Ahhh that always hurts my nuts."

It's always nice to have a big brother to teach her such nice things.

We were leaving to go to church, I asked her if she needed to go potty. She said she already did.

I asked her when. She responded, "Six months ago."

Whenever she wants to know who did something she asks, "Whobody did that? or Whobody put that there?"

"I want to kiss President Ukdorf."

"I just fahted in my room." wonderful, like I wanted to know.

that's all I can think of right now, but there have been quite a few remarks that get us all laughing.

Squishy Baby...oops

2009-03-11T20:55:00.001-07:00

Tonight I had to go to relief society enrichment. I needed a babysitter to watch my kids, so of course, Nick and Kellie were awesome enough to watch my two children. I took the kids over to Nick's house and Zach went running into the house before I could get out of the car. As I walked in, I could hear their sweet 2 week old Luke, crying.

This rather soft and stout 5 1/2 year old had sat down on the couch.
This sweet little newborn was sleeping on the couch right where Zach had decided to sit.

Needless to say, Luke had quite the rude awakening from a child sitting on his head. He is fine, no permanent damage was done. I did, however, feel pretty bad that my child sat right on their sleeping newborn's head.

Sorry baby Nugget!

Zach did tell me when we got home that he wanted Luke to be our baby and when Will is born Nick and Kellie can have Will. So, he does love Nugget, even though he sat on his head.

struggling.....

2009-03-04T10:26:00.000-08:00

This morning we were getting ready to head out the door to run a couple of errands. Zach came into my room and asked if we were ready to go. I said, yeah will you help me put my socks on?
He said, "help you put YOUR socks on?"

Yes, I am to the point where my belly is quite large and it really hurts to bend over to put on my socks. I could do it by myself if need be, but when I have my 5 year old to help out, it's much more comfortable.

These last two months are not my favorite thing about being pregnant.

Baby Nugget

2009-02-28T19:39:00.000-08:00

This is my newest little nephew Luke. He is one of the most adorable newborns I have seen. My kids love him and can't wait until their little baby brother arrives. Last night Brooklyn decided that his name should be Nugget instead of Luke. I have no idea why, but that is what she calls him.
This of course causes lots of giggles between Zach and Brooklyn. He is a cute little nugget isn't he?
*I hope this is ok with Nick and Kellie, she is in no way, making fun of your precious child*

"mama, scratch my back"

2009-02-25T21:46:00.000-08:00

This evening about 5:45 Brooklyn came in my room and wanted to lie on my bed and asked me to scratch her back. I love doing this because lately she isn't very cuddley with me, so it's nice to have her just lay by me. I had scratched for about 4 minutes, when i heard her snoring.

She was out cold. I hated that it was almost 6 p.m. but I knew she was so tired. I let her sleep for about an hour and then went to wake her up. Cute story huh?

Yeah, until I layed down next to her to gently wake her up and she began to pee on my pregnant belly and my bed. No more naps on my bed for her!!

17

2009-02-20T09:15:00.000-08:00

I was helping Zach with his homework this morning and he was writing the number 17.

Zach: "I wish I was 17."

Me: "What would you do if you were 17?"

Zach" "Stay up late and drink Diet Coke."

Ahh the life of a 17 year old.

He lost it!

2009-02-17T08:56:00.001-08:00

My 5 1/2 year old lost his tooth on Saturday! He was so excited and the tooth fairy left a whole dollar under his pillow. He has the teeniest little baby teeth, it will be quite the shock when his big awkward teeth start growing in! Yeah Zach

LOVE is in the Air

2009-02-14T06:57:00.001-08:00

Happy Hearts Day to my Sweet Little Family!!!!

I LOVE you guys!!!

Cravings of a Pregnant Mommy

2009-02-11T07:53:00.000-08:00

Lately I have been thinking about all of the different foods that I crave in my pregnancy and it makes me laugh. I have craved different things with each child.

When I was pregnant with Zach I LOVED LOVED LOVED Taco Bell. I seriously could not get enough of that place. Tyson, being the ever loving husband, would go get me Taco Bell at 10 p.m. if that was what I was needing. I remember just before I had Zach, Taco Bell had these Chicken Ceasar grilled stuffed burritos. I seriously consumed so many of those things. They just tasted so good!

I could not, on the other hand, stomach the smell of Roast Beef. I remember going over to Ty's parent's house for sunday dinner and just being so repelled by the smell of a Roast cooking. *(this is in no way, a reflection on Tyson's mother's cooking.)

When I was pregnant with Brooklyn my need for cheeseburgers could not be satisfied. I wanted one on average twice a day. Before that pregnancy, I never even liked McDonalds. However, I would catch myself driving through and grabbing one on many occasions. I didn't limit myself to just McDonalds. I also enjoyed a Wendy's Junior Bacon Cheeseburger. MMMMMM.

This pregnancy, I haven't really craved either Taco Bell or McDonalds. A few months ago I couldn't get enough Slurpees, but that has passed. I crave pickles all the time, which I know, is very common for pregnant women. Why is that? Other than that I plain just crave food. I know that some pregnant women don't use this as an excuse to eat whatever and whenever they want. I do. But guess what? I am almost 6 1/2 months along and I have only gained 8 pounds.

So who wants to buy me lunch????

6 months and growing......

2009-01-26T10:39:00.001-08:00

I have had several requests to see pics of my growing belly. As much as I don't love the way I look, I am also not ashamed, because it is what it is. So here I am at 6 months along. Can't you just wait to see what I look like in 3 more months!!! YIKES!!

Rainy Day Fun

2009-01-24T18:21:00.001-08:00

Today was a dreary, rainy, Saturday and we didn't feel like staying inside the house for the day.
Everytime we drive up to Tyson's work we pass Hill Airforce Base and Zach always asks to go.
Today we decided to see if it was anything special. There are tons of huge planes inside and outside and lots of fun things for the kids to do. Zach brought along his camera, so most of these pics were his work.
Brooklyn being goofy, sitting in a real airplane fighter seat.

The kids got to dress up in flight gear and sit in the cockpit of an airplane.

Cutest little pilot ever.

Zach decided he needed to look extra tough looking like a fighter pilot. I don't know if that's

the look he actually pulled off, but oh well.

Zach begged and begged for me to buy him this flight gear they were selling in the gift shop. He asked me if it cost $2 would I buy it, I said sure. It was $50. So no purchase there. The kids had a blast and the the whole museum was free. Good times for a family Saturday afternoon.

Bedtime Prayers...

2009-01-19T20:28:00.000-08:00

Each night Zach kneels to say his prayers before bed. His very stubborn sister will NOT give her own prayers, so she just listens to Zach. He always remembers to pray for President Monson and President Barack Obama. Tonight as Zach was praying he asked to bless Barack Obama, Brooklyn, from the bottom bunk, chimes in, "and bless Blooklyn Bartlett Obama!" Followed by many giggles from all four of us. She is SUCH a goof. Maybe someday she will want to say her own prayers.

Baby bump..bump

2009-01-08T18:51:00.000-08:00

I know that a most of you forget that I am pregnant since I stay so slim during this time. HA HA
But as I am sitting here typing, I can feel my little guy bumping around inside my belly and I absolutely LOVE it.
It's really the only thing I love about being pregnant.

It just makes me smile.

It was only a matter of time....

2009-01-04T16:41:00.001-08:00

This year for Christmas, we did a gift exchange between the families of Tyson's siblings. We recieved a gift card to Cabella's from Tyson's brother, Ben and his wife Megan. Yesterday we decided to head down to Cabellas to see what we could find. And you guessed it, the kids were the ones that ended up with the loot. Zach got yet another gun....surprise surprise. But this one is totally different. I swear. It actually shoots little soft rubber bullets. We felt like it would only be fair to let Brooklyn pick something out too.
We looked and looked and this is what she was DEAD set on getting. Her very own pink pistol.

She was so excited and completely satisfied with her find.

I for one, think it is kind of cute. I mean, a little pink pistol with a holster to match. It will go perfectly with her pink cowboy boots and hat. Congrats Brooklyn.

This Describes me PERFECTLY today...

2008-12-29T15:00:00.000-08:00

I have had my share of "klutz" moments today. One involved me kicking a door and actually puncturing the door with my foot. (sorry mom! and tyson, who will NOT be happy about this.) I also spilled hot chocolate all over the counter and myself because the lid to the "cocoamotion" wasn't secured tightly. So awesome.

Did you get what you wanted?

2008-12-29T12:03:00.000-08:00

These two did! We had a great Christmas and hope everyone else did too!

Santa's Coming!...I know him!

2008-12-24T10:27:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas Everybody! We have been quoting various lines from this movie all morning long. Even my 3 year old chimes in and says a funny line.

UPGRADE!!!

2008-12-17T05:02:00.001-08:00

Woo Hoo! For those of you who haven't heard. Two weeks ago, our sweet(and by that I mean pretty dang junky) 1993 Honda Civic was innocently parked in front of our house. About 9 a.m. on a Sunday morning, I heard a loud crash and then a car horn continuously honking. Some lady plowed into our car. She totalled it out, so we naturally had to go buy a new car with the insurance money we recieved.

So we went and purchased this little beauty last night! I am in love. I am sorry, but I have always loved Audis and this car is soooo nice. Don't worry it's only a 1999, and we didn't spend much at all. But isn't is just cute?

And the best part is, my sweet darling hubby is letting me be the one to use it! Thank you Ty! What a wonderful Christmas gift. Anyhoo, if you can't tell, I am just a little more than excited. And if I really love you, maybe I will take you for a ride in it, it has seat warmers.....

It's been a long day for ALL of us...

2008-12-13T17:30:00.000-08:00

This evening we needed to take a quick trip to Costco to buy water softener salt. Brooklyn fell asleep before we had even gotten there.
She stayed asleep on Ty's shoulder all through the store and then we layed her on top of the water softener salt and proceded to wheel her through the store. We had many comments of ooh's and ahhs and some chuckles. One man even asked if he could buy her. HA!

The best part was, she didn't wake up until we got home and then she was really mad because she wanted to go to Costco!!

THAT! was a close one.

2008-12-13T17:25:00.000-08:00

This is the aftermath of Brooklyn's very heavy, five drawer dresser falling over. She wanted something off the top of the dresser, so she opened each drawer and climbed to the top, only to have it come crashing over. All I can say is that we are very blessed that she wasn't crushed underneath it. A Very tender mercy!

Hooray for the Light Parade!

2008-12-12T14:11:00.000-08:00

Last week we took the kids down to mainstreet to see the light parade.

It was pretty chilly, but they got a big kick out of seeing all the cars and floats decorated and lit up. There was free hot chocolate and cookies and they were passing out candy sticks and chapstick. All very exciting for our kids. The last item in the parade was Santa waving out of a chimney. Zach and Brooklyn got so excited, it was really cute. And the best part was, the parade lasted about 20 minutes!!

Brooklyn is 3 !

2008-12-09T08:22:00.000-08:00

Brooklyn turned 3 years old yesterday! It was a very fun day for her and she was such a good girl all day long. For those of you who know Brooklyn very well, this is quite a big deal for her to be good. It has been a long year of the terrible two's and I am just crossing my fingers that #3 will be somewhat better.
She chose Orange chicken and Rice with Broccoli for her birthday dinner.

I gave her my old wooden dollhouse that my Grandpa Reynolds made for me when I was just her age.

The ironing board and iron is also vintage Jennie.

The pretty princess with her totally awesome Mrs. Black cake. (modeled after a stuffed cat named Mrs. Black who used to be a real cat when her uncle Nicky was little. a long story.) But that is the cake she requested.

We had a good day yesterday and I am so thankful for my mostly sweet little girl. I love her so very much and love almsot everyday that I spend with her! We had some big milestones take place this last year which included potty training, moving to a twinsized bed, now sharing a room with her brother, and getting rid of her Binkey!!

Happy Birthday Brooklyn I love you!!

24 Days of Christmas

2008-12-05T13:50:00.001-08:00

Tyson's cute mom thought up this idea to do 24 days of christmas for Zach and Brooklyn. She sent this huge box full of sacks for each day and a little toy or prize for them to open every day in December.
As you can see it takes up a nice little piece of their room and they love it.

They come into my room as soon as they wake up every morning and beg for me to come in and take down the bag. It's a good thing they are up so high so the kids can't reach them. Each bag also has candy in it. So that makes for a lovely little 7 a.m. sugar high! Thank you Omaha Grandma and Papa!

Confessions of a Twilight Drama Queen....Not me

2008-12-03T21:13:00.000-08:00

Beware, you "Twihards" as you like to call yourselves, are heading into the same category as these champs, known as "Trekkies."

Okay seriously, everyone is getting a little too crazy obsessed with this whole Twilight craze. I mean, I read the books, I enjoyed them, but that is where it ended for me. I admit, that I will someday eventually see the movie, but c'mon girls!! This is just about as bad as all those Star Trek nerds going to their conventions wearing their Spock gear. I mean, really you guys all crack me up! I know that I am going to get a lot of hate comments from this post, but if I read one more blog post dedicated to the love and obsession for Edward or any other member I think I will throw up a little in my mouth. I know you are all pretty irate at this point, so bring it on. I can handle it.

Much Love.

(p.s Tyson was the instigator for this post.)

And the Festivities have begun!!

2008-12-01T21:28:00.001-08:00

Putting up the Christmas Lights on the Roof!!
He is such a champ. He even let the kids come up on top and hang out with him for just a little bit. They thought it was the COOLEST thing ever to be up on the roof with their Dad.

Later that evening, we decided to take the kids into Temple Square to see the lights. It was a good time. It felt a little too early to be doing this, but it was very fun anyways.

The kids had a blast and I am sure we will be back again before Christmas is over. S0, have a Merry beginning of the Christmas Season!

BLACK FRIDAY.....

2008-11-29T10:25:00.000-08:00

Friday morning my friend Suz and I decided to brave the crowds and get in on some sweet deals. The first store we hit was ShopKo. They opened at 5 a.m. so we were there about 5:45. The line to get in was half way around the store, but I was enjoying all of it. I had no expectations at all. We then headed over to Target because they opened their doors a 6. After two successful places, we headed over to Kohls for a quick peek and then up to Layton to hit Toys R Us. I have to say, for my first experience doing this, it was fun. I found some really great deals on toys that I wanted for both of my kids, and some movies for Ty. I don't know if I will be up for it again next year, but it was fun. We didn't get back home until around 10 and we had a great time!
I did not take this picture, but the line at Target was similar to this one! People are crazy!! (I know, I am too, because I was there.)

Humanitarian Efforts put to good use

2008-11-21T10:47:00.001-08:00

My dad brought these little newborn beanies home from the humanitarian center. We were just testing them to make sure they would keep a baby's head warm...or a kitty's.