Daddy's Helpers

Boston and Preston love to help their daddy. The other day Gary had to do some work on the sprinklers in the back yard. Of course Boston and Preston had to be out there with him. And they were right there trying to help. Picking up all the tools and handing them to Gary whether he needed them or not. They were also trying to dig the hole and use the tools. It was so cute to see them out there with Gary. Here is a picture of them.
Also while I was out taking pictures of them, I took this picture of this tree in our back yard. This part is mostly for Rita. I work with Rita and this tree started out as her Christmas tree a couple of years ago, Dec. 2005. She then gave it to us to plant. We have just been so amazed at how quickly it has grown and wanted to show it to Rita. It was the first plant that we put in our back yard and in the last 2 1/2 years it has gotten so big. Anyway I know this is kind of stupid but it is fun to see and know that we have actually grown something and not killed it. Not that it has been too much work. So thanks Rita for the nice tree.
December 2005

May 2008

Memorial Day.

Just wishing everyone a good Memorial Day. Today is a time to reflect on the loved ones that we have lost. I have been lucky not to have had too many loved ones that I know pass on yet which I am very grateful. I have lost my Grandma Pace whom I loved very much. She was a loving and kind woman. She would be there for anything that any of her children or grandchildren had going on. She would come to dance performances and was also at every baseball, softball etc game whether it was sun, ran or snow. She was always there on the bleachers cheering us on. We all love you very much. Also thinking about my precious babies, Brooklyn and Brandon. Born September 3, 2005. Sometime my life does not feel quite complete without them. There will always be a place in our hearts for them. But I also know they are where they are supposed to be. I am grateful everyday that they do not have to face the hardships of this earth. They were too special to be here and were called back to our Heavenly Father. I am so grateful for that knowledge and for the Plan of Salvation to know that one day we will be reunited. I just hope that I can live my life the right way so that I can be with them someday. We love you and think of you often. Our hearts go out to all of you who have lost ones you loved and are mourning on this day. But know that you will also one day be reunited.

Happy Birthday to ME!!!

Well to start out today was my Birthday. Happy Birthday to me. I am not nor have I ever been too big on b-day's. To me it is pretty much just another day. I haven't even mentioned it to anyone who doesn't already know. I am actually even a little embarrassed that I am even mentioning it here. I went to work Friday and not a single person knew so did not get a single happy birthday there. BOO HOO I know. I am so lucky to have such a sweet husband. When he asked me what I wanted I said I would just like to sleep in. Well he granted me that wish. He got the boys up and fed their breakfast and then made me breakfast in bed. It was so good. For my gift I really need some new summer clothes so Gary sent me out shopping while he stayed home with B and P. I don't really like to go shopping and have a really hard time finding things. I hate spending money on clothes. I look at the tag and can not believe how much they can charge for a little T-shirt. Anyway I did find a few things so thanks to Gary for the shopping spree and the alone time. Gary also took me out for dinner and we were able to get a baby sitter so that was nice not to have to worry about the boys and we could have some alone time together. That does not happen much anymore. Thanks to everyone who called, sent cards and money(mom, grandma, and Jean). Since it is my b-day I decided I would share a few pictures of myself from the past. Man how the years have flown by.

Here is me as a baby with my mom.

I am not quite sure how old I am here. I am thinking maybe 9 or 10.

This was my Sophomore year in High School.

This was my Junior year of High School.

This was my Senior year of High School.

This was one of my favorite bridal pictures.



Anyway I also got tagged by a couple people, my sister, Erin, and my sister-in-law, Laurie. I have not answered either of them so I though I might tonight and maybe you can get to know me a little better. This is the tag Erin did. I thought it was a little easier as it has questions for you so sorry Laurie. Maybe later I will get to yours. That one takes too much thought for right now. Well here it goes:

What is his name? Gary
How long did you date? For just over a year.
How long have you been married? 8 1/2 years
Who is taller? Gary
Who eats more? I eat more through out the day. Gary eats more at meal times.
Who is the better singer? Gary. He doesn't think he can sing good. But he can. I love to sing and so I sing out pretty loud at church, in the car at home. I probably shouldn't though. I think I am continuously off key. I should be the one at church who just mouths the words and pretends like I am singing.
Who does the laundry? I usually do but every now and then Gary will do a load or two. I usually end up folding it though which is the worst part.
Who pays the bills? Gary does.
Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? I do. I can't stand the other side of the bed. Sometimes when we go out of town Gary likes to take that side of the bed. He says that's when it is his turn to have it.
Who mows the lawn? Gary does. I don't mind doing it but he is always good to do it. Which I appreciate so much.
Who cooks dinner? I do. But I am not very good at doing it so probably 50% of the time he has cereal for dinner. Sad huh.
Who drives? Gary. Even though most the time he scares me to death.
Who is more stubborn? I think I am. Gary is pretty easy going.
Who kissed who first? Gary did. It took him a little while to work up the courage but I refused to make the first move.
Who asked who out? I think he asked me out. Again I refused to do be the one to make the first move.
Who proposed? Gary did.
Who is more sensitive? Definitely me. I cry over about anything. I think it drives Gary a little crazy but I am a cry baby.
Who has more siblings? Gary. He has 1 sister and 3 brothers. I have 2 sisters and 1 brother.
Who wears the pants? I would like to say I do but I am not sure. We usually make out decisions together.

Well I will quite rambling for one day. Sorry this kind of turned into a long post but I am bored and not quite ready to go to bed. Hopefully I haven't bored any of you too much but I guess if I have you don't have to look. I was just reflecting today on all the years that have gone by. A little sad as I think about it. But these are the best times of my life. I don't think I have ever been happier. I have a wonderful, loving husband and two handsome boys. What more could I ask for.

We LOVE to Dance!

Preston and Boston, (especially Preston), love to dance. The first video is just Preston. You can see he gets a little crazy. Boston is a little more reserved and alot of the time you will catch him dancing when no one is looking. They dance about anytime they hear music, in the grocery store, restaurants, you name it and they'll dance. These don't show off how crazy they get sometimes, because right now they are fascinated with what is on the camera. They say cheese and then want to look at the picture. So it is kind of hard to get them doing anything. But it is so fun to watch them dance and the music makes them so happy. Their favorite is Taylor Swift. They love when her music comes on and they love when they get to see her on TV. I am not really sure how she became their favorite as I am not a real big fan but they love her.

BIRTHDAY SUIT!

The other morning I had given Boston and Preston their baths and decided to just let them take their naps in their diapers as they love to not have any clothes on. Well I left Boston asleep down on the ottoman and when I went down after he had woke up. This is what I found.



Boston had taken his diaper completely off. He had done it by himself. They have never taken their diapers off before. He was just sitting there like this. He thought it was sooo funny! All I could do was laugh. But then forgot, usually when they don't have a diaper on they pee on whatever is there. So in a panic I checked the ottoman but luckily he hadn't. I just thought this was the cutest picture of him just sitting there so innocent like nothing was wrong but at the same time he knew he had done something wrong. I guess no more being nice and letting them have clothe-less days if this is what will happen.