Craziness

It's summer! It's C R A Z Y ! ! !



There are 3 boys (ages 10-12) running around my house...



And 4 girls (ages 4-11) running around my house...



Playing boys against girls.



The boys have locked themselves in the cars.



(I think the girls are winning!)



There are doors slamming...



kids screaming....



horns honking...



water guns spraying...



the dog is barking...



I just texted my husband; I NEED CHOCOLATE!!!



He just called back; "What kind?"

I think I might survive now.


P.S. I love that man!

Always behind

Why oh why am I always behind? Maybe because my life is insanely crazy? Behind on laundry, behind on paying bills, behind on blogging. Always behind. (Is it because I have more things to do than I actually have time for? Yes, but you know, in all honesty, I wouldn't have it any other way.)

Here is a short update on what has been going on in my world.

The first week of April was Spring break. The kids had a whole week off school, so we took a little trip. We went to Moab, Utah and had a blast! It was so sunny and warm and we all got a little sun-burned.

(The kids posing with a couple of Indian statue/mannequin things)

Loved going into Arches National Park and Dead Horse Point State Park. So many cool arches to look at, rocks to climb and lizards to try to catch.

Doesn't the red rock make the coolest background?

The middle of April brought some more fun:

First, we got a new puppy! She is a border collie/Australian Shepherd mix. She is adorable and the kids love her. She is the perfect farm dog AND kid dog. I am already hating the pooper-scooper-ing.

(Cute Little K.C.)

Then it was onto the birthdays. April is a big birthday month for us. Kassidy's birthday first, followed by Mikaylee's 2 days later. We had a big party for them at Boondocks and had a blast.

Every body loves driving the go carts! Even the little kids.

(Cheyenne, Mikaylee, and cousins Hannah and Hailee getting ready to drive)

Yes boys, that is a gun! Kassidy got a .22 for her birthday! Watch out!!!

Mikaylee got all sorts of gifts but I'm thinking the PIXO's was her favorite. She requested birthday brownies! YUM

Next was a Big Birthday Party for my Grandma! Grandma Smith turned 98 on April 25Th. The kids and I took a road trip to Nyssa, Oregon to celebrate the grand occasion. It was a party put on by her church ward and it was fantastic! The food was great, the friends were great, and the cake was awesome!

Here she is with my brother, Trav. (obviously he didn't know his pic was being taken) She said she felt as famous as a movie star! She was very popular that night. She had so many well wishers come to celebrate with her. She is an amazing lady. I love her so much!!!

The first of May was a great day! Mikaylee was baptized and confirmed a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She looked so beautiful in her baptism dress. She loved it and felt like a princess, twirling around and around. What a little monkey she is.

She was surrounded by family and friends and loved every minute of it. She thought it was awesome that she received 4 baptism bracelets and a CTR necklace from Grandmas and Aunts.

Now, we are on the count down to summer vacation (14 1/2 days of school left) and that will bring a whole new set of challenges. But I can't wait!

Speaking of summer vacation, I sure would like some Spring, first! It has been so cold and gloomy and rainy and windy lately. I thought spring was supposed to bring sun?

The inevitable...Chuck Norris

The inevitable has happened. My "almost-teenage" boy has become obsessed with THE one and only Chuck Norris!!!

It happened a few days ago, when he come across this book:

(Written by the actual Chuck Norris! Did you get that?)

Apparently, I didn't know how awesome Chuck Norris is.

Now, this is all I hear:

Hey Mom, did you know Chuck Norris' ROUNDHOUSE KICK can be seen from outer space?

Hey Mom, did you know that Chuck Norris had to register every part of his body as a legal concealed weapon? His spleen is illegal in 3 states!

Hey Mom, did you know that Chuck Norris won the championship poker tournament? He won with 3 jacks of clubs, a get out of jail free Monopoly card and a green #4 Uno card.

Hey Mom, did you know that Chuck Norris was bitten by a King Cobra once? After 5 days of excruciating pain, the king cobra died.

And it goes on and on.

Today he asked me if we can buy a season or two of Walker, Texas Ranger.

Next thing you know, he'll be asking for his very own Total Gym.

Thanks for your awesomeness, Chuck! You Rock!!!