tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59798053595246538962012-02-19T22:27:01.149-08:00You don't raise heroes: you raise sons. And if you treat them like sons, they'll turn out to be heroes, even if its just in your eyes. Walter Schirra Sr.Tawnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04011700656533581719noreply@blogger.comBlogger3361100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5979805359524653896.post-18011118195277268522012-02-19T17:36:00.000-08:002012-02-19T17:36:16.927-08:00

More than nine years ago I was getting ready to start my 3rd Year at College.  I watched as all the apartments in the  complex fill as students returned or newly arrived. I looked across the street to see 2 young men walking to Apartment #2.  One was very dark and hairy, the other looked young and, I thought "Basically Clear".(translation: really white) Love came softly, I liked his roommate and

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I am reading 3 booksBook Club Book, a book  I started Tuesday, and an amazingly written book I got at the Bookstore on Friday. and I am "helping" Nick with the latest "Home Improvement" Project in the Backyard.We are planting Dwarf fruit trees in planter beds by the hot-tub.

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...He has decided to be a Stripper. This is our new battle....Coop comes in several times a night,"Jacks took off his shirt/socks/pants" It is actually pretty entertainingWe have, however, starting dressing him in jammies with Really Tight Necks :)

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There was Tickling Tackling... Rolling.... Chasing....And a Friendly Game of Chess....Just Like Brothers Should... and I hope someday they are the very Best of Friends

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The Doctor thinks Jacks has Strep, I am off for the rest of the week Until HE is not just 100% Cute,But 100% Healthy  Night-Night with "Dog"Thank Goodness for Sick Leave Today Coop Exclaimed "Cheese and Sprinkles"Which I can only assume means"Goodness Gracious"In 4 Year Old,Although I like His way of saying it better! Post edit:Apparently Cheese and Sprinkles is from RIO.Coop watched it at the

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Jacks was shaggy. Jacks was nervous, Jacks is now shorn!!

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So I got to stay home,  And cuddle with this sweet face!

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When Jacks was freaking out, in a fit of frenzy, this morning. Cooper went up to him and started singing "Lullaby, lullaby" "Its ok jack". I was cooking hamburger for dinner, Jacks crawled up on the chair nearby. So I said "be careful Jacks Hot" He looked in the pan and said "Meat" :) I am so blessed to have all three of my boys. Lets hope this next year is as good as 2011. Happy New Year

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Baby Brother Home for Christmas!! Awesome gifts at the Christmas Eve Party!#1 We had one small opening party at my parents house on Christmas Eve Day. Story: About 45 minutes from my parents house I realized that I left Jacks big presents at home.Nick dropped us off at my parents and drove for 7 hours to and from home, and picked them up.Have I mentioned lately how great Nick is!! This is one

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Hey! Did you know you can buy a Pre-built Gingerbread house? All ready to decorate!!! Awesome!! Don't tell me I am cheating, even the best architect lets the Contractor do the building!! It was a lot more fun not having to worry about the roof sliding down the walls.

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The tree is now up, Bring on the holidays.......

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I think it might be done it only took 9 months!! Painted it brown/ Put up some shelvesPut up some more shelvesDecided we didn't like the brown SuccessNow onto the next project.....

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I have 2 callings. I am the Singing Time Leader, and the Cub Scout Committee Chair. On the 18 our primary will be joining the ward choir in singing The First Noel.  We have been practicing and the kids do such an amazing job. On Thursday for Pack Meeting we took the Cub Scouts caroling.  We had two flat bed trailers full of scouts and their families.  The scouts ran to knock on doors and sang

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Thanksgiving Indian. Thanksgiving Feast Thanksgiving Movie Thankful for..........Everything Staying Home was Awesome this year.  I made my first Turkey(breast).  We ate with Friends, Played games, and came home. The Boys were asleep by 7:00. No Black Friday for us.  Looking forward to a good nights sleep.

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Coop and Nick are playing chess. Coop: and then you will kill my swan? Nick: what swan? Cooper: my swan. Nick: you don't have a swan. Cooper: did you kill it? Hee hee. p.s. he meant pawn.

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Today I had a student ask me a question.  A really Poignant question.   "Do you believe that things you do will come back and effect you later".  I said "Yes", and then paused and said "But I have kids". I have actually been thinking about this a lot lately.  Life seems to be going really fast and I seem unable of catching my breath and yesterday I feel like I took out my Frustration on my

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 Complete success. Jacks totally got into it!!! And our friend Camden drove back from his new house to trick-or-treat with us. And now we have enough candy for the next 18 months!!

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We went to a Halloween Carnival at the Elks Lodge on Saturday. It was a lot of fun. Doesn't this costume look familiar!! Coop is so excited to be BumbleBee!!  Apparently so is every other little boy in a 5 mile radius. We Carved Pumpkins with the neighbors this week too.Coop decided on "Polka-Dots".The worst part of it was I had just spent 20 minutes hollowing out that gourd to a perfect 1 inch

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We don't really decorate, but we have little kids so this year we bought an inflatable witch. Saying the kids like it would be an understatement.. Coops newest favorite activity is making Jacks Laugh. I have an awesome video, but it won't load Urgh!!

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 We had a great visit from family last week. We were expecting Grandma and Grandpa, but got a surprise of cousin Scott and Jessie and Aunt Anne. The kids had so much fun playing together.  Sometimes I feel bad that all of our family is so far away that the kids don't get to spend much time together. Scott and Coop were thick as thieves playing on my phone. Jacks was fascinated with Jessie

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When I picked Coop up from Preschool I asked him what he learned. "I don't know" he said. So I proceeded to list MANY different subjects getting a "No" to each. When I incredulously asked "You don't know what you learned today?" He answered "Mom, You don't either". Hee Hee...So right!

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These little boys have me heart and soul wrapped around their fingers.  Sweet Boy, Smart Boy, Wonderful Boy.Cuddly Boy, Crazy Boy, Amazing Boy.Who said "I Love You" tonight!! Love these Boys!!!!  I stayed home Yesterday, Jack had a HARD night Monday.  It was so nice to just love on my boys all day.  

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Nick came home early Friday so we Mini-Golfed. Coop was getting it in in about 4 by the last couple holes. Of course after the first dozen hits on the first dozen holes I stopped keeping track. :) Jacks was really good hangin' out in his new stroller Today we took the boys on the Carousel.  Cooper is Almost 42 inches, but not quite. So Daddy had to stand by him. Jack was a little freaked out

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Today, because I didn't have to work we went to the local Corn Maze/ Petting Zoo/ Pumpkin Patch, with the usual playgroup crowd.  We rode the Swing!! We Jumped on the Giant "Balloon" We were Fascinated with the Livestock. Really Fascinated!!!! Posed with the "Huge Pumpkins"It was awesome.  The boys had so much fun.

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Jacks: Wears size 3 diapers Mostly size 18 month clothes (they are a little baggy) Loves Milk!!! Still has the most gorgeous blue eyes. Is obsessed with Elmo and Mickey Mouse Said "Yellow" on Sunday, sounds like "LowLow" Is So Sweet and Cuddly. Still Squawks continuously. Is Absolutely crazy about his big brother. Dear Shatzen,I Love you.Thanks for Being so Squishable.Momma

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Cooper had his first Chess lesson .  He didn't win. :(Dearest Bood, Stop Growing up so fast!! I am so proud of you, Genius Boy. Momma

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Jury duty Tomorrow and Wednesday. The worst part is not being able to go eat lunch with the boys. But I think I will drive my scooter!

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Before:  Tiny Tent vs. Big mattress.     After: However the men prevailed and the tent lost and has the stretch marks to show it.  Before: Two very Best Friends!! After: Still the very Best of Friends!!!Coop and K are the very closest you can be at 4 and 5 years old.  They play perfectly together and love each other a lot. Before: Dry and Happy  After: Wet and Sad Poor Jacks had a hard go of

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I have missed a couple months and my little boy is quite the "big man" now. So lets play Catch-up Jacks: Still wears size 3 diapers Wears size 12 month clothes, some 18 month;) Does not WALK....RUNS and DANCES!!! Calls me Daddy.  Signs: More, Eat, Please, Milk Waves Bye-Bye, Says Hi!! Love Dogs and calls them "woof woof" Calls Coop "Bubba" Likes to go into the bathroom and sit on the potty like

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We tried not to forget anything for our Labor Day Camping Trip..We Remembered:2 Adorable Little BoysOur walking shoes to enjoy spectacular mountain scenery   Cheesy Baby Grins Coops "Camping Hat" A Trampoline Air Mattress Our Super Cool Sunhats Our Unsuccessful Family Self Portrait Our Shadow Family Self Portrait Things we forgot:How much Jacks hates sleeping in a tent (OH the screaming.  I did

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We have Been Playing Hard,Getting Dirty,  And Missing each other ALL DAY LONG!! This Semester is going to be crazy, but hopefully it will settle down, and I will settle in SOON.

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Day care issues. I hate them. I think I have everything ready to go, and it falls apart. Will someone please move here and babysit my kids?!? Plus I hit my face today and it hurts, but at least the swelling has gone down. :)

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What do you get when you take..?  ONE: Wet and  Dirty Baby, with sand in all his creases! Two: Very Best Friends  Three: Mattress Deflators:).Four:  Excellent Dutch Oven Creations (BBQ Chicken, Dutch Oven Potatoes, Apple Spice Cobbler, Monkey Bread)Answer:  Best Camping Trip EVER!!!

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Hie Hoe the Derrio........ So because I am so "Jealous" of all Nicks camping without me.  Tonight we are taking our boys and braving the outdoors. Catch you on the flipside!

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 On Thursday we participated in our very last Play Group until next summer.  We met at a splash pad and had so much fun.  the temperature was perfect.  the water was lovely, and the company was divine

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We had a spectacular time with the in-laws. We went out on Grandpas boat.  An instant favorite of Coops and we did some swimming and tubing.  The water felt great and the air temp was perfect and Nick is the only one that got sunburned!!  Jack wasn't a huge fan of the water, but he seemed to enjoy the tube. Coop kept trying to crawl off of my lap.  He said " I will just plug my nose."  Silly

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Yesterday was Awesome!It was overcast all day and we spent a lot of time outside!! We borrowed Jack from across the street and went to the Park and later had popsicles on the curb.Jacks First Popsicle Awesome

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Sorry for the silence. We have been really busy. Cooper had Day Camp for a week. Then Cooper, Jack, and I had swimming lessons for two weeks. Nick has been taking a lot of hikes with the scouts. (Darn Hiking Merit Badge.) (hanging out with the boys before the hike.) We gave talks in Church Yesterday. We are planning a mini-vacay to the in-laws soon. We are coping with the increased

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I spent this last week with my parents 30 minutes from Nicks boy scout camp.  On Wednesday he called and asked if I could come up and pick up their uniform shirts to wash.  So Me, Coop and my Dad drove up the mountain.  We stayed for lunch, and then Coop and I left my dad there to fill a small leadership gap. On the way down the mountain the electricals in the dash were kinda wiggy.  So as soon

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No, Literally.  Wednesday my Car caught on fire and BURNED itself into oblivion.  When I don't feel like vomiting every time I think about it I will tell you the story. But yes we are all fine.

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What does EVERY Dad want for fathers Day?......A NEW TRUCK We sure do love you Daddy! We love our new truck and as an added bonus, now Nick doesn't have to find drivers to take the Trailer to Scout Camp next week!! Scoutmaster + 1 Bank account =:(

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Dear Midnight 5k. You were perfect for my first race.  Not only was it gloriously cool, but it was gloriously dark and noone could see my flushed panting visage:).   Also how cool is it that you were perfectly FLAT, although a downhill might have been nice.  Thanks for a great run. -#6344 Dear Race Officials, The shirts are awesome, but what is not awesome is you not telling me about that

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Dearest Boy, I can't believe you are 4. I have been caught of guard lately by the things you say, and do. Every once and a while I even see the Man you are becoming. Thank you for being the perfect match for our little family! You are an amazing Big Brother and such a good example for Jack. I love you Baby, and even though you tell me "I am not a Baby" You will always be my baby, because

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We had Coops Birthday Party Today. One of my students hosted us at her Horse Ranch and we played Cowboy!! The little one on the end almost got bucked off.  He held on like a champ and Garrison (my students brother) was a super hero, pulling him off the very angry Horse!!!                    \/ Happy Birthday Big Boy!!

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#1 The Art Teacher at the high school, she had a dream that she was helping me load my kiln, so Tuesday she stayed after school for an hour and helped me do just that. #2 Jeremiah.  My Teacher Neighbor.  He donated his 8th period class to help wash all the walls in my Ceramics Studio. #3 Jessica and Alyse.  They had some stuff in the aforementioned kiln and instead of just taking their stuff out

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Jacks: still wears size 3 diapers wears 12 month clothes Stands by himself Can take 3-4 ateps alone Loves balls Plays catch Smiles all the time Loves "real" food Adores his big brother Has about 10 words in his vocabulary On Jacks Birthday Thursday the Babysitter made cupcakes and we spent a nice evening at home as a family, because on Saturday we.... Had a Party!!!!!And what is the theme....

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 I look into your eyes and see the depths of the Universe. Holding you, your head heavy on my shoulder, grounds me and reminds me of the weight of my calling as your mother.  You are my truest addiction, your smile, your laugh, your temper tantrums. My heart burns with desire to guide you, safely, to your infinite potential. I am now and will forever be,  your First Defense, your Biggest Fan, 

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 Every Story has a beginning.  This one begins October 2 2002. Our First Date:  I had to beg someone I knew, from working the Shakespearean Festival that summer, for tickets because I was broke...and there was this really cute boy!! October 8: He became my "Boyfriend" (Yup fast movers) End of October.. Pretty sure we were  "Serious" My 21st Birthday.  He proposed the next day.(we drove to Manti

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I am who I am, because of you. Thanks for being My Mom! And Thier Grandma.

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In honor of my 300th post I have decided to follow my friend Jenn's example and post 10 good things about today. 1. Jacks slept for 12 hours last night...count that 12!!! 2. Lunch time with the boys was so fun. 3. Jacks took 3 steps during the aforementioned lunch. 4. I made it the entire way through my lesson plan in all 3 classes today. 5. I was able to clean out 2 full cupboards for the

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Had a really nice experience explaining the resurrection to Cooper today. Then the boys were so cute finding Eggs in the backyard. Jacks figured out he could get the eggs open by biting half of it and pulling them apart.

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going GoingGONEJacks crashed really fast in the car after the wedding.  Which we were grateful for because he HATES the car. Of course 7 hours in the car is enough to make anyone (mommy) cry, really.

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Saturday, we Hopped, Skipped and jumped, (sorry couldn't help a little Bunny related humor) up to my parents house for my little brothers wedding. All 3 of my boys were so Handsome! My Nieces and Nephew were dressed to a TEE! My brother-in-law Clay is hilarious And Jacks was NOT impressed with my Grandmother!! Even though he has her blue eyes!!(sorry for the horrible pictures, but fluorescent 

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      Aren't they Minty Green Deliciousness?!? On Saturday we went out to dinner with friends and then hung out in Ancestor square. The kids were so cute running (and crawling) around. Coop loves his friend Karlyn and we will be so sad to see them move at the end of the month

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I tried to do it alone.... The search for the unattainable My "White Whale"......... Standing Boy Jacks stood all by himself on Wednesday 4-13.  Nick and Coop were at Scouts and I took a lot of pictures trying to capture "the proof", which is not very convincing because you can only see half of him....but  he was not holding on to ANYTHING....YEAH

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Jacks -Wears ----Size 12 month clothes ----Size 3T Diapers -Eats A lot of "Big People" food, but heartily dislike meats and cheeses. ----prefers crackers and cold cereal -Talks : has 6 words ----Mama ----Dada ----MAh (more) ----Boo (book) ----Hi (said this tonight to Daddy on the phone) -Loves ----Balls ----Playing Outside ----Eating Movie Cases ----His Big Brother ----Mama Best ----When Daddy

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Today we went to the Temple Grounds for FHE.  Coop Just LOVES "Jesus' House" Jacks crawled around and around this column, in the visitors center, for several minutes. The boys sure had fun and it was a really nice family outing

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This Face, Those eyes, That smile that lights up the room.This video from the Cooper Archives :) Taken almost exactly 3 years ago My Elliptical, and GLEE Season 1....Goodbye Jack Fat!!!

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#1 Nick working until one in the morning for the past two nights and taking the scouts camping tonight. #2 Coopers soccer being cancelled...again. #3 The new "Ultra Special" whiny voice Cooper has decided to use...all the time. #4 The best neighbors ever being told they only have 15 days to move. #5 Having to cover my garden so the frost doesn't kill it tonight. But because I have been striving

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The Boys are getting so good at playing together. I love watching them interact.I also kind of like to watch them beat-up on someone else besides me.

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This morning was tough, I'll be honest. Coop was in one of those funks... ladies you know the kind. Where they say they don't want something, then they do.... then they cry for like 20 minute....Awesome. When we finally made it in to sacrament meeting, we were all calm and happy, quietly looking at our Sunday-Seek-and-Find when Coop noticed that all sorts of people were going up on the stand to

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I let Coop pick The Theme, The Cake, The Decor. So here you go...Every 31 year old needs a Birthday Party theme of "Despicable Me"How do you like my Minions? Jacks thought the decorations were so cool.  He just sat in the kitchen and stared at them.OUR LITTLE FAMILY!Spontaneous Combustion anyone??!?? It took me a little while to figure out why Jacks was so fussy....He wanted Cake This was his "

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. He is awesome!He is amazingly intelligent!He is the Best Dad ever. Happy Birthday My Love!!

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Dear Baby Einstein,I love classical music, so how is it you make it annoying and slightly grating .Maybe it's the puppets!Sincerely, Coops Mom Dear Dad,You are amazing.  And as much as I loved your pillow belly when I was young, it was pretty spectacular to be able to get my arms all the way around you on Monday.  Keep up the good work!.Love, Daughter #3 Dear Coop,Thanks so much for being such a

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Jacks: Clothes: 12m Diapers: size 3 Shoes: size 4 Food: Everything, (but eggs, peanut butter, honey, and meat.)  Mostly breads. Drink: Sippy Cup (hooray, now I do not have to be completely responsible for his hydration) Activities: Crawling (on knees, not belly) Cruising (along walls, furniture, mommy's legs) Language; mamma, dadadadadada, and all sorts of other sounds..all the time!! (not

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The Destructor If there is a tower of anything,A neatly organized shelf of any kind,Don't let Jacks into the room. Oh and he said "Mama" tonight!!

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Nick and I have always struggled with F.H.E. Lets face it by the time "Evening" rolls around Coop is no longer a person, but a tantrum machine. (so not worth it) So our new solution:  FHE on Sunday afternoons.  As soon as Jacks gets up from his nap, we do the whole song, prayer, lesson thing. We are on week 2 and so far it has been awesome. I also decided to base our lesson on whatever he learned

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Today was Coops first Soccer practice. He was so cute. He did throw a tantrum (or 2). But he actually learned a lot. He can kick a ball with the side of his foot. Dribble down the field and throw the ball in from out of bounds.

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My Youngest thinks he is at least 3....... Mac and Cheese for Dinner

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We started a "WALL Remodel" (not done) I fell even more in love with these faces (I mean... who wouldn't ) I read the ENTIRE Book Of Mormon.  (didn't know I had it in me.) This was a seriously cool experience.  Talk about a feast, it was more like spiritual balm for the soul, interspersed with pure panic when I fell behind. Some of the things I learned.  #1 I got really annoyed that the people

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I Love you to the Depth, Breadth and Width of my soul.Just in case you had forgotten.Happy Valentines Photograph by Cooper John.

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Today Jacks: Is crazy hilarious Stayed up late last night practicing standing up in his crib. (Imagine tuning in on the baby monitor and hearing excited panting!!) Wears size 12 month clothes. Weighs 20 pounds Still only has 2 teeth, but I think more are budding as we speak. Eats... well just about everything. (including misc items found on the floor)  Is still a Mommas boy. Today Coop: Is

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............In These Baby BluesCouldn't you??

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Coop has been in underwear for more than a month now, but he keeps having accidents. Most of the time they are in the bathroom, but sometimes he doesn't even try. He doesn't want to be in diapers, but is he not ready for full-time underwear?? Not really sure what to do, when I get to daycare at lunch my day is just ruined when he is wearing different pants. I should be home with my kids and am

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Jacks: Still has only 2 teeth Eats a lot of Bread Army Crawls all over Wears 9- 12 month clothes Randomly bursts into fits of laughter Sleeps for 8-10 hours at night Is a Mommas Boy Coop:Is doing awesome at being Potty trained, and only has accidents in the bathroom if he doesn't "Hurry" enough. Alert:  Give Away:  I would like to Bask in the craftiness of my friend Elise so I am

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My final Gift to Coop and Nick this year was a 1/2 hour flight over the city. Coop loves airplanes, and I was so excited for him to go on his first flight! This is a picture of our subdivision. ^  The Purple roof is ours.

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First we had to disassemble Christmas.Coop was a big help.  Jacks not so much!  Then we got together with our neighbors and had a New Years Party (That ended at 8:00)  When did we get to be so UNCOOL?

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One sunny Friday in October 3 very interesting things happened First Nick took an 8 hour examination to become a Professional Engineer. Second Because the test was in Salt Lake and I don't like being left home alone the boys and I went along and went to the Discovery Gateway Museum. Third I sideswiped some guy in downtown Salt Lake. Now I mention these things today for 2 very important

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For the first time EVER, we got to spend Christmas at Home. Totally awesome for 2 reasons: 1.  We didn't have to transport Christmas with us 2.  Christmas day was 55 degrees and we went to the Park! Christmas Morning Dawned at around 8:00 in our houseIron Man, Stockings,  and a Stuffed Alligator (Jacks cracked up when he saw it at the store) My nieces were here along with my parents  it was

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 Twas the Night Before Christmas and all through the CityThe Christmas lights are all Twinkly and PrettyThe floors in my classroom are all washed and driedThe Happy little elves all beam with pride! Neighbor gifts are delivered to those thought dearPresents are licked to be sure ownership is clearThe Christmas tree is all dressed up; not DrabAnd who can put a price on the entertainment value of a

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Because between THIS And THIS And This I am giving the witches gingerbread house a run for its money!! Do you want to LICK my WALLS??

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We had a lot of fun getting these pictures taken, but when I got the CD some of them were blurry....Bummer I am so lucky to have 3 such Handsome Guys in my Forever Family!!

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Jacks: Is so much fun and is babbling all day long Is really sucking at the nap-time thing, But is kicking Butt at sleeping through the night (YEAH) Loves Kicks and those baby puffs and Bread, and crackers and .........FOOD Thinks Big Brother is the funniest ever! Today Coop: Is kicking butt at potty training, but only when he is in under wear, because ...well.. "Diapers are just for peein'

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Nick now has Furlough (Unpaid Time-Off) on Fridays. Last Friday he spent all day home with the Boys. The Baby now says DADADADAD and our Potty trainer was 100% perfect!! Have I told you how much Nick loves HIS BOYSHe is an AWESOME S.A.H.D. .........Of course he is HALF responsible for this Cuteness!!

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Thanks to some Seriously over exaggerated "Storm Warnings".  I wasted a personal day and we started our Vacation Tuesday. A 7 hour drive (with NO Storminess) to the in-laws and we were good to go! Wednesday was quiet and nice.  While my in-laws watched my sleeping kids all the Adult children headed out to see Harry Potter.  Thursday there was a lot of cooking and waiting...ya see Nicks oldest

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Today I turned 29. I was spoiled by my boys.Cooper got me a pretty necklace that he picked himself, Jack got me the next book we are reading for book club.  And slept through the night too!! Nick got me a double jogging stroller, and because he is out of town he had flowers delivered to me in First Period!! 29 is pretty old but even if THIS was all I had to show for it, I'd say its been a good

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I have been spending a lot of time lately thinking about the good things that come packaged in bad experiences. Today I have a cold... a real doozy.  I was in charge of Singing-time at church, it was more like mouth-the-word -time But my silver lining is:  I cannot Yell.. Not even when I really want to.... I can't raise my voice or even sound upset. The difference in our home today has been

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Jacks: Wears size 6- 9 month clothes Wears size 3 diapers Has 2 teeth Eats baby food at lunch and dinner time, but still nurses constantly. Loves to eat Bread. Loves to suck on Saltines and Animal crackers. Does not sleep well at night. Except last night! Puts everything he can get his hands on in his mouth. Gets REALLY excited every time he sees me even if it has only been  minutes. Has

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Today is Pink Day at school.  To support this amazing lady. My first year teaching was hard.  Coop was 12 weeks old when I started and I dragged him everywhere with me.  Sometimes I felt left out and young in the midst of all the amazing and experienced teachers at my school. Paula always treated me like an important member of our faculty family.  She taught the FACS class so she even had me

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Jacks just cut his first tooth... Right now.... This very second!!!!Crazy

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Introducing Cooper-Man and Super-Jack I have discovered the graphics department at the High school and had so much fun making these treasures!!

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I always think it is funny when people say how much Jacks and Coop look alike. I Say: Not so much!! Here is Jacks and Coop at the exact same age. Definitely still Brothers though.

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Jacks: Is sitting up all by himself Might be getting a tooth if the larger than usual amount of drool is any indication. Not to mention the fussiness..... Coop: Has had his first before the parade experience that involved Lightening McQueen Has also ridden in his first parade. He did awesome and threw all his candy like a champ.

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Yesterday we loaded up the boys and went up the mountain to scope out the colors.... Look at  all the GREEN  So we stopped at a lake and threw some rocks  Posed for some super cute pictures  On the way down the mountain we found some pretty leaves by the side of the road.. Both the boys were asleep so we took a picture of JUST US! The colors will probably be better next weekend, but we

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I am just crazy about self portraits with my boys.  There are more of me and Jacks than Coop, because Jacks can't run away!! Mwa HA Ha Coop and Daddy even get in on the action!

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Today we had Jacks well-child-check. And he is....well...... Perfect/ Gorgeous/ Genius ect..ect.. He is 25.5 inches long (75%) 15 lbs 4 oz (55%) 44 3/4 cm head (97%) So a tall guy with a big noggin!! Today Jacks: Can roll from his back to his belly Has had rice cereal and loves it Has the most adorable belly laugh Jabbers constantly Wakes up happy Is "Chill" ;) Has the most gorgeous icy blue

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I am the advisor of the PEP club here at school....Because I am so PEPPY!! My Club President is nuts and had a brilliant idea to repaint the student section of the stadium.  So 48 hours into the project here are the before and afters! Working on stripping the old paint!! Painting Primer. (and yes that is indeed a shirtless Cooper) Painting in  Blue All Done!!This is a great Group of Girls!! 

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Who: Me Jacks and Coop What: Birthday surprise for Grandma When: Friday after work Where: Manti Why: Because my Mom is spectacular, and really misses seeing her grandsons! How:  Long road trip, for a spectacular albeit short visit. On Friday after work I loaded the boys in the car and made the Trek.  Jacks slept until Richfield and Cooper was perfection. When we arrived at my Parents my Mom was

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I don't know if this weekend will help my stress level, but it will definitely be good for my soul!! Tell you about it later!!!

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Jacks screaming Cooper's babysitters' reticence to help with potty training in any way shape or form and her attitude disabling all the progress he has made Nick being at work all night, home really late tomorrow and camping all weekend with the scouts. The "teacher homework" that is sitting on my desk Feeling a little overwhelmed

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