The Hall Family

2011-06-27T10:17:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone I am back. I am not so consistent on this but I try so I don't forgot all the fun things we do. We have had some exciting things going on at our home. I am so excited for this summer. Rist we have already been bike riding pretty much everyday we are outside biking. We are pretty lucky we have this sweet park right across the street so I can sit on my porch drink a Diet Pepsi and still be able to watch my kids. And this is why I am not dropping baby weight so fast. This is my Little Miley May. I love her she gets in the mood to have her pictures taken and this is what they look like. I love it.
We have also had a new addition to our family. I had a new little baby. Justin Nash Hall. He was born on May 6. It was perfect. I had both my mom and mother in law there. It was so awesome to share such a joyous occasion with my moms. I love them. So now I am all even 2 girls and 2 boys.

So just to tell a little story about Justin. We could not agree on a name. So we really liked Justin, but we didn't want to have 2 Justins in the family cause Jon's cousins name is Justin. Whom we think is awesome. So we decided on Tayler. Well we got him home, and I have never felt so wierd about a babies name and I could not call my baby Tayler. I just started calling him Nash. It was so wierd. Jon was feeling the same way so we ended up changing his name to Justin. It fits him so much better. Next time we will never second guess our gut feeling.

Along with having this sweet little thing. I did a girl party for Abby's 7th birthday. We went to New Horizons Beauty School, and got their hair and nails done. They thought they were so beautiful. It was easy and fun.
Since we are on the hair subject I will note that Miley just got her 1st hair cut at age 2. I had a really hard time with this cause she has cute curls, but it worked in my favor cause it made her ends curlier. She also let her Aunt Mikelle do the honors of cutting her hair. We are so glad to have a stylist in the family. We adore her.

Well so there are a few of the highlights that have been happening. I am hoping to keep it updated more often then every 3 months. So hopefully I can do it. Until next time.

2011-03-15T13:33:00.000-07:00

So I finally have time to do a little updating. We have been super busy, and just having fun. So here is the update on our life since November. We are expecting baby number 4. I am now on light duty, which has never happened on any of my pregnancy's. I am so bored, but it gives me time to catch up on all some things.

Jon- is still working in Salt Lake it is a long drive, but we are just so grateful he has a job. He is working a lot and trying to help his wife. I don't know how he does it, but he does.

Abby - got her a new saddle for Christmas so she has been doing a lot of horse riding, and begging for more. She is so big. She is now 7 and is so excited to turn 8 to be baptized. She is so helpful around the house. She is in 1st grade and loves all her friends. She is a little on the emotional side, but it is not that bad. She is excited to be having another little brother. It is fun to share this with her. She is also getting so smart in school. Things are starting to come together for her. She loves to play school on her white board. She is so interested in animals, she only like barbies if someone else plays with her. She had a birthday party this year. Abby and her friends went to New Horizon's beauty school, and got their hair all done up, and their nails done. It was so fun. It was her idea which was nice to be different from a horse party. Our little Miley is not so little anymore. She is so hilarious. She is coming up with new things to say all the time. The other day she told me I was not the boss of her. I was in shock. She is also so opposite than Abby. She loves all girly things from princess dresses to having her nails done all the time. She does love horses just like her sister though. She is full of so much energy. She is 2 and will be 3 in July. I can not believe she is getting so big. She is fully potty trained so I still will only have 1 in diapers YAY!! The only thing is she has to go potty in every store, and I hate store bathrooms. She has them memorized so everytime we go to the store she knows right where to go. She is really close to Colton they are 2 peas in pod. They are the trouble makers when they are together, but it is cute. She is also very much Daddy's little girl. I found out that she does not do well without her daddy. She has to hear his voice at some point or she asks and asks until she finally understands that she can't see him on the days he is out late. I love it.
Colton- He is so at that fun age where he is into everything boy. From sand boxs to playing cars all the time. He is also in love with Sponge bob. He is always saying something from that show. He loves movies, and he loves to watch them on our portable DVD player. He builds huts with my table and crawls under them and watches movies. It is so funny. He is also going into Kindergarten next year which I can't believe. I cried when I got the registration thing in the mail. I will probably cry when I drop him off too. He is so smart and quick. He is a mommies boy and I love it. Jon is always complaining, but I don't care he will only kiss his mom for so long.

This was his birthday in Nov. He got a sweet bike, and loved his transformer cake. His party was so much fun. It was all about super hero's. I didn't get many pics which was sad, but it was a busy party. It was so fun to have a bunch of boys at the house.

My family is getting so big and in the 4-8 weeks we will be adding one more little boy. Abby has named him Larry, but I am for sure not naming him that . I can't wait. The baby stuff is set up and waiting. I just want him to be a healthy baby boy. And that is the update of what the Hall's have been up to in the last few months. Having lots of FUN is the only way to go!!

2010-11-03T20:35:00.000-07:00

I have missed a month. We have been having quite the excitement. 1st off the best news yet we are having a baby. I know that some of you know, but it seems to be every where. We lost the baby before. So I was not expecting to be pregnant, but surprise!! We are so excited I can't wait.

I am really struggling with the fact of gaining weight since I worked so hard, and got down to lowest I have ever been, but I know the out come is so more important than my figure.

Other exiting news is coming to you in a backwards time line since I forget every time I load the pics wrong. We had an awesome halloween. Jon took the kids out all by himself while I got to greet all the little trick or treaters. You will notice in the pic that my cute fairy has a purple hand. She burnt her little hand on the stove. She is doing well, but for a little hand she had a lot of blisters.

This is Jon and I dressed for our little halloween party as Tom Hanks and Wilson. Jon came up with this idea. It was so fun. I tried to persuade him in to wearing a loin cloth, but he was not up to it.

We went to the Barnem and Bailey Circus in Salt Lake with my sister in law Michelle, and her kids. It was so much fun!!

Here is my little runner. She ran her first race by herself. She did awesome. She loves to run so she was so excited.

I can't wait for the holidays. More fun coming, and hopefully keep you up to date better.

Wish everyone lots of love cause everyone needs it. !!!

2010-09-01T13:27:00.000-07:00

We have been having so much fun in the month of August. We got us 4 new little puppies. They are so adorable. Abby has a name for each one. I am not sure that she know which one is which yet. It has been a chore to make sure that the kids don't just go play with them.

Abby started 1st grade this year. I am such a proud mother. She is growing up so fast. She loves that she can just walk to school now, it makes it even more fun that she gets to walk with all her little girl friends from the block. And yes the crazy bed head in the corner is Miley. I could not keep her away to just get one of Abby alone.

We also showed our sheep this year. They didn't do as well as last year, but everyone seemed to have fun. Abby did it all by herself this year. Colton opted to stay with grandma on this day.

He did come help wash the first day. He is such a little man. He loved the sheep.

We did horse shows with our new horse Socks. He is so awesome, and my sister loves him almost as much as I do. She took her first blue ribbon in horsemanship. It was so fun this year!!

This is my favorite pic it captures the fun in all this.

We had a great fair week, and were sad to see the sheep leave, but glad to have a break. We are enjoying the nice cool weather with just fun horse rides, 4 wheeler rides, and bike rides. I am hoping that the fall weather stays for awhile.

Until next wishing everyone lots of love and happiness.

2010-08-24T09:27:00.000-07:00

I just want to say upfront this is more for me to let something off my chest. So please don't be offended.

So this morning I was going through some things from back in the day. It was so nice to see the memories, but I can't help but feel bad for the things I didn't do. I loved school, I just know I didn't do my best. I was always trying so hard to fit in when really just being yourself is what did the trick. I didn't even give myself a chance. I was trying to be what they wanted me to be. After reading things about the people from High School you realize that people are not who you think they are. I am one I have to learn things the hard way, but I am hoping I can help my kids not live the same way.

Every time I look at my senior swimming pics I feel so awful. I was suppose to be the team captain, but for me I was so wrapped up in feeling sorry for myself that I had hurt my shoulder, and was not able to compete that I let my team down. So I am saying sorry to all my team mates who should of had a better example to look up to. I gave up soon as the doc said your done.

I am just so glad that we all have the ability to forgive and forget. I know we learn and grow through our trials even when they are so small.

If you need a place to let your sorries out you can do it here. I hope I am not the only one with regrets from the past.

2010-08-04T11:46:00.000-07:00

I love summer time. It is so fun to go explore parks, and go on hikes. Today I have been thinking alot on how grateful I am for my healthy little ones. They are so much fun, and some stress.

We have 2 sheep and lately they think it is fun to get out, but my little cowgirl Abby just goes out and puts them away. I don't even have to ask. She is so awesome.

We are selling her horse as of Tuesday, and she said, " You can only sale my horse as long as you promise to buy me a black and white paint, or a palamino." I love that she knows what she wants.

My little Colton is on a skateboarding kick. I have no idea where he got it from, but it is cheaper than a motorcycle that he has been asking for.

Baby Miley holy cow! She is my little scooter. She is always on the go. She stands by the door and says."Penny mom Penny". In her words that means she wants to go ride the horses. She is always runnin one way or another. I am just glad she has not grown out of the nap stage. Cause I need that 2 hour break to sit, put my feet up, and have a pepsi.

Today would have to be the longest day ever. We got some bad news this morning, and waiting for Jon to get home seems like a century. I know things happen for a reason, but I am still going to cry over it. There is always a good thing that comes out of a bad thing. So we are going to have to hold on to the good for a while. I am just so grateful that my family is all healthy and strong.

2010-07-22T11:48:00.000-07:00

Things have been pretty crazy. We have been doing horse shows, and playing alot at all the different parks around the valley. My kids are loving it. So far their favorite is mack park because I let them get in the river and come home soakin wet.

We have also hit another speed bump in our family. Jon was laid off his job. We are praying he can get another job within the next month. I know that Heavenly Father watches out for us, so I will just keep praying and having faith. I am not sure what else to do.

On a happier note we are still enjoying our family time. Jon has worked alot, and we have not seen much of him so it is nice to finally get some time with him. I also love that my work load is like cut in half. He is so amazing to help.

I will try posting some of our fun pics when they will upload.

2010-06-21T20:29:00.000-07:00

I have been having more fun lately. I accomplished running the Ragnar. It was hard , but so fun!! It felt so awesome ! Jon took care of my kids while I was gone. They had a blast. He took them fishing, horse riding, four wheelin, and then we won tickets to Toy Story 3, and they went to the movie. Then came and picked me up in Park City. They had a blast too.

This is our sweet saying on our car. "Check out our Rack" I loved it. It was an all girls team.
Our team name was Bouncers.

We also did swim lessons, which was so funny to watch. Abby loved every minute and Colton he was started to on the last day after I bought him magic goggles.

So far it has been so fun. I can't wait for more.

Tiny Spicy Chicken

2010-06-13T13:13:00.000-07:00

Here is the request for the Tiny Spicy Recipe. It is a favorite at our house hope you enjoy it.

4-8 Chicken Breasts Cut up
1 egg, beaten in one bowl, dip your chicken in the egg, then put it in another bowl with your
Cornstarch.
Fry it in oil until it is Brown.

Place in a Shallow Pan.

Sauce:
3/4 cup of Sugar
1/2 Cup of Vinegar
1/2 tsp. garlic pwd.
4 tbsp. Ketchup
1 tbsp. Soy Sauce
1/2 tsp. fire oil

Mix well and pour over chicken. ( I double this I like mine to have lots of sauce, and I also add extra fire oil cause I like mine more spicy. )

Bake @ 325 for 1 hour (turn every 15 min.)

2010-05-14T13:42:00.000-07:00

So I haven't done any pics for a while. One of my friends took these awesome photos of our family. I am so excited to have them done. Now to frame them, and put them on my wall.
Miley she is 22 months, and I think she is so adorable. Still after 7 years I still can't keep my lips off of him.

Colton 4, Miley 1, Abby 6

My cut girls!

Colton is 4, and is so much like his dad I love it.

My handsome boys. Colton doen't like the work handsome so he says he is sexy!!

This is my cowgirl. She is 6 and doesn't think of anything, but horses.

I love my fam. We are busy, but have lots of fun. I can't wait for all the fun to come.

2010-04-12T11:27:00.000-07:00

So it has a been awhile! We have been having lots of fun. I will post pics later. I am so excited that my husband is working close to home I love having him around. I am also now in the 1st councelor in the primary presidency, and am way excited. I love the primary so much, and I want everyone to feel that! I am also going to do a triatholon, and the wasatch back relay! I am so excited I tell everyone! I have never done anything like this so it is so exciting.

Jon is working and enjoying being with us. He got a bmx bike and loves to go ride with the kids. He is also going to try to do the middle of the tetons this year! I am so proud of him!

Abby is going to school, and riding her horse anytime she can. She is now a lone rider she does everything on her own it is so fun to watch. She is growing so much and is so much fun. I took her shopping for her easter dress, and we spent 3 hours before she found the right twirling dress. I love her.

Colton, wow he is my entertainment everyday. He is my bike riding dare devil. He is building jumps and seeing how much air he can get. With his pedal bike that still has training wheels. He is always coming up with new ideas!

Miley Jo, she is my little one that is so cute you can't say no to her. She loves her brothers and sisters, and wants to be a part of it. She is also a horse lover, and will scream and cry till you put her on the horse. She is still a daddy's girl. She is starting to say more words, and is getting more independant. She is so fun.

I love my little family. I love being a mom and a wife. This is the life!!

2010-02-04T12:46:00.000-08:00

I have been thinking about how time flies with kids. We had to make a poster for Abby's class for her birthday. She has grown up so much and even with in just the last year. She surprises us everyday. Colton has been just amazed me too. He loves school, and can't wait to go. He only goes to preschool 2 days a week but would love if it were everyday. He is such a caring and funny little boy. He has this serious voice and when he uses it you can't help but laugh. My little Miley she is starting to get the words out, and knows exactly what she wants. Out of my 3 kids she is the one that has her dad wrapped around her little finger. She is for sure a daddy's girl, and he loves every minute of it.
In our little family we are just cherishing every moment we have together. Jon may have to go away with this next job so we are trying to just enjoy the time we have him here. It is only for a couple of months, but it is hard to have him away.
I am so blessed. My kids are so awesome, and my husband is the greatest man ever! !

2010-01-18T13:48:00.000-08:00

So I have had some amazing things happen for me and my family. We have been struggling these last couple of months trying to keep things together. I have never felt the spirit so strong in our home than over the last month. There is not even words that can describe the gratitude and love that I have felt. I know now that if we put our faith in our Heavenly Father, and trust him that things work out. It sure doesn't make the problems go away, but they seem less of a burden to carry. I am so grateful today to have the gospel in my life, and to have friends and family that are such great instruments for our Heavenly Father. Thanks for everything!!

2010-01-11T14:07:00.000-08:00

So we have been having another fun month. My little brother just got married on Sunday yahoo! I am so excited we love his new wife Mikelle. She is so fun.

We were so lucky to have Jon home for a whole 10 days with No work and all play.

We did alot of sledding and just playing in the snow! Miley loved it we still can't keep her inside she just wants to be outside all the time.

We did our traditional going up to hardware ranch on New Year's Day! My kids love this it is so fun. We go on the wagon see all the elk, and then go back to the car drink hot chocolate, then go do some sledding.

This Colton and Caleb. They were quite the pair on this trip.

We had some friends over for some sledding. It was so fun. We went over to the river by our house. It was pretty funny to watch the boys test out all the possible thin spots.
We are still having so much fun! I am so blessed to have such a great family. I love them so much!!

2010-01-06T15:26:00.000-08:00

So I finally got some pics to work. Here is a little peek at what we did over our Christmas Holiday. We sledded, watched movies, played games, and of course ate til we couldn't eat any more. It was the best christmas ever! Kids were so fun on Christmas . Abby Kept telling me that this was the best Christmas ever. I loved that it made my whole day!

I love this pics of my boys!

The Girls. Abby and her cousins.

This is our fam in our Christmas pj's. My favorite ones that I have ever bought. They are so comfy!!

I love spending time with my family!!

2009-12-20T08:46:00.000-08:00

So I am still having issues with posting pictures. I will keep trying. We have been super busy having lots of fun. We had Jon's family over for Thanksgiving. Then we do our traditional Christmas tree hunt. I am so excited about my tree it is so perfect. We have also been busy making gifts this year. We decided we wanted them to be more personable. Yeah that takes a lot of time. They are turning out really cute, and it has been way fun to spend the time as a family and make them. We had our Buckner Christmas party which I thought turned out awesome. We had a good turn out, and lots of messy fun.
I am so excited for this next week it is candy making, playing, and a bonding time. I love Christmas it teaches us what is really important. This year has been pretty special because our family has seemed to grow closer. With all our trials the best blessing that has come out of it is the bond that has grown with me and my husband and our children.
I know we have trials for a reason, and I am greatful for the blessings that come out of them.
I wish everyone a Merry Christmas!

2009-11-21T18:22:00.000-08:00

Craft time at my house. I got a little motivation. I repainted the window, and turned it into my kids art display. They ave been coloring alot more now. I love it.

These are my candle holders that my friend kara posted, and I made them. Easy and cute. They will be my centerpiece on my Thanksgiving table. I love it when I finally finish a project.

2009-11-18T09:53:00.000-08:00

I have been trying to update, and finally was able too. Stupid computers. Anyways we have had such an awesome couple of months. Halloween was a blast this year. I think it would have to have been on of my favorites. Abby and I dressed up as indians, she was pocahantas, and I was her friend (can't spell it so hopefully you know her name.)
Colton was a shy spiderman. He would not let me get a picture of him.

More indians!!

Here is my pocahantas, my little unicorn, and my spiderman, and my lovely husband of course.

She loves this costume, and is wearing it still as I am writing this.

I loved this costume. Thanks to my friend Mindy who let me use it.

This was at my first ever halloween party. It was so fun.

I love this girls. The costumes at this party were so hiliarious!

1st time I have ever got jon in a costume. He was so funny he even got his dad's bike for the occasion. He also thought of the costumes. It brought back memories of when we were dating. Good times.

At my house we have been peeling apples to dry, and do apple pie fillling. Abby's favorite part was peeling the apple's which helped a ton. She is my little Betty Crocker. I love it.

2009-10-07T11:15:00.001-07:00

Here is my Sugar Cookie recipe.

2 Cups Shortening

2 Cups Sugar

4 Eggs

2 tsp. Vanilla

2 tsp. Salt

16 oz. Sour Cream

8 to 10 Cups of Flour

3 tsp. Soda

Mix all together

Roll out and cut into desired shapes.

Bake @ 350 for 8-12 min.

Frosting

8 oz Cream Cheese

2 tbl. Butter

Powder Sugar ( I use 1/2 to 3/4 of a bag. It depends on the thickness and taste.)

1 tsp. Vanilla

With my pumpkin ones I usually have them decorated with m&m's and candy corn, but usually I don't have any leftovers as you can tell.

After you bake them you can put them in a zip lock bag and freeze them. So you don't waste all the cookies. They still taste just as soft.

2009-10-06T14:07:00.000-07:00

We have been having so much fun for the rest of the warm weather.

Miley has learned to eat corn on the cob, except she likes to eat from end to end. She is so cute. She loves to play duck duck goose, hide and seek, and she loves peek a boo. But of all the things she loves it would be anything outside.

Abby was in her very 1st parade for her school. I was having a hard time leaving her, but she had a blast with all her little friends.

Colton had crazy hair day at school. He would let me get the top of his head, but it is different colors. It made him crazy too. His teacher did survive. She is awesome and Colton loves it.

This is Abby and her little parade friends.

My mom, my sister Emily, and I had the wonderful opportunity to go to the Relief Society Broadcast. It was so uplifting, and wonderful. I can never get enough of the temple grounds in Salt Lake they are so beautiful.

This is my lovely mom, and my gorgeous sister Emily. Mom is with the boot and Emily is the one trying to keep her skirt from flying off.

Here in this great photo that is so clear is our wonderful 1st presidency.

I love this temple at night it is so breath taking.

I have been canning everything I can this season. I have not had the greatest luck with my garden so I am so thankful for those who are willing to share. I am just trying to prepare. Last November is when my husband was laid off from his last job, and now they are saying they are doing layoff's in November for this job. I am hoping and praying that either we get one before then, or he makes it past November til spring. I have never been with out a job, it is a eye opener, and a faith builder, but I am not sure I am ready for another round.

But on a good thing this year has been very productive, I have done 4 batches of salsa, 6 batches of jam, 2 batches of fruit leather, froze corn, froze zuchini, spagetti sauce, pizza sauce, pickles, and am still going. It has been fun!

2009-09-18T21:35:00.000-07:00

Here is our summer just backwards. We had such a great one. I wish I could post all the pics. I have had so much fun and am still enjoying the warm weather. My kids have made this so awesome. So has my honey Jon. This is my adorable little Colton.
Our little Cowgirl Abby.
Miley's pics are coming soon.

This was our little ward trek. It was so awesome.

We surprised my mom at her triatholon. She said she didn't need any cheerleaders. Liar we always need cheerleaders. So I went to cheer her on cause I could not compete this year.

Girl's camp loved it andcan't wait till next year.

Miley turned 1. Holy cow my baby is so big. She walks and talks, and has all her teeth. She is into everything. Very independent,and is the cutest baby ever. Lovin her is all we do.

This was our little goat brownie. We were going to keep him, but I just didn't want to hear him cry every time the horses left so we sold him. Loved the goat.

T his was from the top of one of the mountain we went on with our 4 wheeler. It was so pretty this year cause of the rain. We love to go look at all the scenery. It was a great year for it.

This was our family camping trip. Except Jon was huntin so we just played around. I loved it. We had a blast except at night when it got cold. So we are now saving for a camper hopefully if things go right we will have one by next year.

She loves to be outside.

This was an awesome summer. We are still staying busy. Jon is working lots of hours so not much time together, but we sure treasure what time we have. We have also had my cousin and her kids living with us that was so fun to have them here. I know they wanted their own place , but we loved them here. We are still busy canning and freezing for our food storage. I love doing it but sometimes I just want to go buy it to bad it doesn't taste the same. Hopefully I can do better next time enjoy the pics.

2009-09-18T21:16:00.000-07:00

So here is more summer activities we have done. This was fair week. Abby and Colton got to show Emily's 2 lambs. They had so much fun. Abby loved doing sheep. She was so sad to see them go.

She is so my little cow girl . This summer she has learned to rein and ride all by herself. She is no longer little. It is so fun to watch her. She loves going with her dad. She wants to go in the mountains Jon is not quite ready to try that with her. Maybe next summer.

This is Emily my little sis( not a good pic I'll see if I can find a better one.) She did her sheep and did awesome. This was her first year, and placed 1st in her class and 2nd or 3rd overall I am going to have to double check. She was so excited and we were for her. All her hard word and tears paid off.

Along with sheep she wanted to do a horse show so we put our lovely Penny in and they did awesome. I am hoping to have my colt ready for next year so she can use her.

We did the preston rodeo and Abby loves roller coasters and she loved the rodeo . We got really good seats, and they had fun as usual. I think Abby could watch them all day. So I could. We both love the barrell racing part. That has always been a dream of mine. Maybe one day.

Havin fun at the parade aitin for candy.

4th of July the sun went down and both of them were so ready for bed.

This was our 4 wheeler ride with the fam. Michelle is scaring my mother in law. She is pretending to scream. I loved it this was so fun.

This was us waiting for everyone to catch up. They had all the kids so we just sat and enjoyed the quiet. My kids seem to not like to ride with us when their aunt michelle and grandma and grandpa are around hmmm.

2009-09-18T20:58:00.000-07:00

So these next few entries are what I have some what been up to all summer. I have had the greatest time going on horse rides withy my lover Jon. He is so funny. In the picture below he is showing me how big his arms are . And that is me and my lovely horse penny. Love the old thing. This was one of my favorite rides. We were going to go up to this lake that our dear friend Dorothy told us. Well we went the other way. It was an adventure jumping some logs, and finding the trail that was not even a trail, but what is better getting lost with some one you love. Loved it.

This was a far a way picture of the falls they were gorgeous. You can hike to them just not any farther.

This is what we our view was coming out of the mountain absolutely gorgeous.

This was Abby getting her face painted at the fair. She was so excited just no in this picture(the other ones didn't turn out). She was mad when we had to wash it off for school.

This was my little Colton's first day of preschool. He forgot to kiss me good bye he was so excited to go.

This is little Miley's 1st ponytail. We were late for church all because I put this little thing in.

Abby's 1st day of kindergarten. This was her coming out. I mixed the pics up so you get it back wards.

There she is walking in to school. Tears started flowing then.

This was right before we went out the door. I was okay then.

I have more pics for the next post. But this has been busy busy summer.

2009-08-28T20:21:00.000-07:00

So I know I have been big slacker. I will have to post pictures later. Our family has been busy. We did the Cache County Fair. My sister Emily showed her sheep, and our horse. She did awesome for her first year.
I also did Young Women's camp which was a blast!! I can't wait til next year already planning. Hope I can top this year.
We have had a few sad but great moments. My grandma's house sold. She passed away a while ago. It was really hard to move her stuff and actually know that we were really saying good bye. I loved her more then anything. She was the perfect grandma. I did get some cute red chairs that I love, but no one else did cause they were headed to the D.I.
We have been doing alot of family camping trips. The last one we went on we cut short because we got way cold. Next year I told my husband we are buying a trailer. I don't love to be cold.
To my sad part I finally sent my baby Abby off to Kindergarten. I cried the whole way home. Then I cried when I picked her up. I even cried the 2nd day. I can't believe I have a kid in Kindergarten. She loves it. She can't wait to go. I don't have to fight her to get up and go. Colton starts preschool in a couple of weeks. He keeps asking when it is his turn for school. I don't want them to grow up I love them under my wing.
I am loving these next few days. My cousin is staying with us and her kids. My kids are in heaven they love having people over. To top it off she has a 3 month old, and Abby loves her. She is my little mother. She also has a little boy who loves to play with Colton. So it makes my life easier all my kids are busy so I am getting things done. And my favorite part is I get to have a friend her all the time. She is so awesome. I love my Cousin Candice.
Our summer has been so fun and full we have loved it. I love my family they are everything to me.

2009-07-22T21:44:00.000-07:00

So we have been having lots of fun. I am not so good at keeping up on this. We had an awesome family camping trip, fireworks, and I had a blast at girls camp. We had some skunks issues at girls camp, but all in all it was way fun!

This year I let Jon do the fireworks. Bad idea he was teaching them how to sword fight with sparklers. Colton loved it. He kept asking for more.

This is our new family favorite game. Ninja Destruction. We played it forever, and it makes you laugh so hard. Way fun.

It was a little hot so we got the pools out at our cabin to let the kids cool off. It was nice to just relax, and have nothing to worry about. This camping trip however. was an adventure from day one. We got going up the canyon when I realized I did not pack our tinfoil dinners. Then I forgot lots of stuff. As we were going up we almost ran into a tractor. He turned left right in front of us. Seriously farmers do not own the road. My dog got a stick stuck in his throat. It was just the little things. We still had fun. I asked my husband if we were so suppose to be mad. Cause neither one of us were. It was awesome.

This was Abby's first ride by herself. Now that is all she wants to do. We found that we can please everyone. Abby and Jon ride the horses, and Me, Colton, and Miley follow on the 4 wheeler. As you can tell Colton loves it.

This was Miley's first swim of the summer. And this is My lover Jon. We rode up to White Pine on the horses. It was a little long for Abby. But wow it was so beautiful, and worth it.

Our ward also did a trek, and this was the covered wagon my kids help me make. Miley did not love to stay in the wagon. She liked to be out.

I am having a blast playing with my family all summer. I am so grateful to have them. This last year has went by so fast I feel like I missed a bunch of things. I love my family.

BUSY SUMMER ALREADY!

2009-06-21T21:12:00.000-07:00

So we took a little road trip over the mountain to Evanston, WY to get my husband's Father's Day gift. Which was a new saddle for his horse. We stopped at Bear Lake on the way, and we probably should have done it on the way back. They had so much fun they keep asking when they are going back to the beach.

We love Bear lake cause the beach goes out forever.

So funny story of our trip was we starting seeing the antelope. Because there are alot of them we were always saying look antelope. So Colton then they started calling the cows antelope. Jon told them they were called cowalopes. Well, now when you ask him what this animal is in the picture it is a cantelope.

I didn't take Miley a swim suit I didn't think she would like the water, but I was wrong. When we left you would have thought she was dying or something. She was screaming and kicking. Jon and I just looked at each other and started laughing. It was so much fun we are going back for more.

We finally got our wagon. After the kids worked, sold cookies, and their garage sale. They made enough. They love it.

My sister Emily took my horse to her 1st 4h camp, and had a blast. She learned so much, and is teaching me a bunch. I love doing this with her. It is giving me good practice cause I am pretty sure when Abby reaches the rightful age of 9 I will be doing it with her. She tells me all the time that she could do what Emily is doing. She loves absolutely loves horses.

Our family is busy busy , but we are having fun while we work. I am so excited for the rest of the summer.

We will be camping for the first 2 weekends of July. Then I get to go party with the YW at girls camp. I am so excited. Then more camping, hunting, hiking, swimming, and in August I am shooting to run a 1/2 a marathon with my bestest friend in the whole wide world Nicole.

I love summer it is so fun.

2009-05-25T20:12:00.001-07:00

One day I will figure out how to arrange photos cute! Well, we have been busy having fun. I love warm weather. Abby did her 1st rodeo the stick horse barrell race. She went by the sheep but chickened out on the ride. That was okay she tried. Colton wanted to just stay on the rides.

We went on our first camping trip this year outside of our backyard. We went up in Idaho. It was so fun and beautiful. This was Miley's 1st outing and she loved it. She would take naps on our 4 wheeler rides. It was so cute. Jon's friend Dallon camped with us, and then my fam came up later. It was awesome!!!!

Zeeley and Abby eating smores.

Colton is so freakin cute. So is my super star Miley!!

Emily was our super camper this year. She built this little bridge for the kids. She also taught colton how to run the Cat.

2009-04-21T20:49:00.000-07:00

So here is some more things that have happened. We adopted another horse. We are helping feed and ride it for a guy Jon is working with. He is helping us out with another one to ride. It is not all about looks with this horse, but it is a good horse to ride. The Easter Bunny brought new Kites. My kids love them and with the park so close we go over alot to fly them.
Abby started soccer, and her first game was against her cousin Kaitlyn. After the game they asked who won. We said Kaitlyn's team .They said No we tied. Abby said she didn't care she just had fun. I laugh so hard watching their games. They are so cute and funny.
This was Easter Sunday. I didn't have time before church so this is after they are so ready to play. Miley is just ready for a nap. I love these 3 They keep me going, and they are so cute.

I LOVE SPRINGTIME!!!

2009-04-21T20:34:00.000-07:00

So we have been crazy busy these last few weeks so I have alot of pics to share. I have a hard time deciding.

1st Easter Morning. The bunny brought Jon a gift card for new arrows. And hit 2 Golden eggs that the kids found. They were looking for more.
Night before coloring. Eggs they loved this. I actually found out Easter Morning that I didn't cook them all the way through when Jon sat on one, and it went all over my couch YUCK!!!

My mom and I decided to start our running her we are at the Common Ground Race. It was so fun, and it was a perfect morning to run.

Here are my cheerleaders waiting for there mom to pass by.

We also had a little cake decorating activity it was fun, but messy, and the cake was just a frosting cake by the end.

2009-04-04T19:37:00.000-07:00

We went to conference Saturday afternoon. It was awesome. This was my first conference I have been to in the conference center. I loved it!! In picture below it is a bunch of young men singing hymns as you go into temple square on the right side was the devil protestor. I couldn't get a good pic of him. He had the red cape and all.

These are sister missionaries from all over the world I thought it was cool.

This is our beloved president. Who I know will all my heart is our true prophet. It was amazing the feeling that comes in that big conference center when he enters that room. It was overwhelming. I couldn't believe it.

This was us waiting in line to go down there stairs to get to our car to come home. There was so many people. I want to do this every year!!

I am so grateful to be a part of this church. It was amazing to see what one little 14 year olds experience turned into. I just can't believe where we are now. I am so grateful for Joseph Smith and all those who sacrificed in our behalf.

2009-04-03T14:22:00.000-07:00

Caleb is one of the 2 favorite Uncles.
I got more pics from Disneyland. The ones the photographers took so here are a few of my favs.

The HOTTEST men with a cute boy can't beat that!!

The 2 HOTTEST Men alive!!!!!!!!

2009-03-30T19:41:00.000-07:00

I finally got me a new camera yahoo!!! So hopefully I can keep the pictures updated.

It was our 6th anniversary. On the 2nd of April it will be our 5th year of being sealed together. I love this month. It is so exciting with conference, and celebrating our love. My husband took me and Miley out to eat. My dad had back surgery so I only left Abby and Colton. Thanks mom. It was so nice to have time to talk and hold hands.

These cute kids make it all worth it. I love it. They are a hand full but they make it all worth it.

I love this picture she is just like Abby a beatiful princess. She is starting to scoot everywhere. It is so fun when they start babbling, and moving. She is also starting to dance. It is hilarious.

This was our attempt to do a picture with us together. We don't have very many. By the way I just woke Jon up from his Sunday nap.

I still can't believe I have 3 kids. Time fly's when your having fun!!

2009-03-09T20:40:00.000-07:00

So I have had an awesome week! My dream of finally having my own horse that I can actually ride finally came true. My husband told me to pick the one I want. I found it. I went in on it with my Dad so that my little sister could help me keep up on the riding part. She was just as excited as me. My dad was too. It has been so much fun. She is so good. Her name is Nelly. I know the pictures are not so great but she is really shy with the camera.

I didn't tell Emily I took her shopping for a halter and reins, and she thought she was picking it out for Jon's horse. I told her to go try it on her. She was in shock she thought I was lying. She has been over everyday to ride. Saturday she bought her first pair of cowgirl boots. Abby is so excited cause she can ride by herself now too. We just hook the lead rope up and pull her with Angel.

I have been so excited and grateful. I have learned more about my Dad since we have been doing this horse thing together. I am hearing stories that I have not ever heard before. I love it. Dreams do come true just in their own time.

I also have been called to be the assistant camp director for the young womens. This I am a little nervous of I always envied the Young Women leaders because they are such good examples. They have to be because they have all these little eyes on them . Well now I am one of them. That is just a little on the intimitading side. Even though I just have to be there for camp. I just know what a very important role this is in their lives.

I just love when I have a great week, it makes all those hard times worth it.

2009-02-26T12:09:00.000-08:00

This was me being crafty this month. Abby had to have a treat for preschool so we made pink rice krispies with special valentine sprinkles. I took a couple extra, but apparently there was not enough cause the kids wanted more. She loves to make treats and share.

The pillow was my first embridory thing I have done I was proud of myself. It was easy and fun too. Abby says she needs a tinkerbell one now. HAHAHA!

Colton decided we need a miley spidey.

This was Hilarious!! Colton went and got in Abby's dress up stuff. Came up stairs and said look mom I am Abby. I laughed so hard I peed my pants!!! His dad said I was in big trouble when I sent him the picture!!

This is Miley's new favorite place. Any empty box of basket. She is content forever in them.

I just love to see when they are loving each other. I am so lucky cause my kids play like they are best friends.

Abby got her hair cut to help fix when she cut it.

2009-02-23T12:53:00.000-08:00

I am so excited, I was sitting in sacrament last sunday when Miley grabbed my finger stuck it in her mouth, and yes it hurt because she has her first tooth. Then. we went to my in-laws after, and I was telling my mother - in - law about it. So she stuck her finger in there, and says she had 2. So then Abby and Colton want to feel, and see, and I pretty sure by the end of the day everyone had their fingers in her mouth. Isn't that grand. I think it is hilarious that everyone had to stick their fingers in her mouth.
I also had to speak the Sunday before that. I was so stressed. I had no idea what came out of my mouth. I just read my paper, and tried not to cry. I don't know why it is but everytime I get in front of people I get so emotional. Oh well it is over, thank goodness. I decided the only good thing about talking is the learning. I got the subject humility. I did not realize how complex that subject is. There is so much to learn about one word. It was amazing I had a hard time putting all my facts together, and deciding which one to share. I was also proud of my husband. He got his talk done in between all his craziness in his life.
I am also really sorry you get lots of stories, but I am working on getting a new camera I am just having a hard time deciding which one I want. I am getting one though. We are planning our family vacation this year, and we are going to New York. I am so excited never been there. We are going to see the Joseph Smith Musuem thing, and if we have time we might hit niagra falls. We will be visting my mother- in - laws family. I can't wait.

2009-01-31T16:43:00.001-08:00

It has been so busy the last few weeks. We had a fun pony party for Abby she is now 5. It was so fun. It was a My little pony party. It was hard cause there is not much little pony party stuff so I had to really use my head. It was a great success though. All the girls loved it. Abby's favorite part was the cowboy boot pinata. I would have guessed the barrell racing on the stick horses would have been. She did not want to stop. I just can't believe my baby is 5!! She is always reminding me she is 5 and now she can go to the big school now.
Colton has been keeping me running. He is big on going outside so the past few days when the sun pops out he tells me it is warm outside cause the sun is out. Then he goes outside for a few minutes, and comes in and says that he has changed his mind.
Little Miley is starting to really think she is big. She is sitting, rolling, shaking her head No (not my favorite thing when I am trying to feed her), and she is a jumper in her little jumperoo. My arms get the workout, when I am not home to use the jumperoo. She is also laughs over everything. Last Sunday in church all Abby had to do was look at her and she would laugh, so of course Abby kept it up till I had to move Abby on the other side of Jon.
Besides the kids growing I have the best news I finally got a brand new huge set of a washer and dryer. Who knew that would be so exciting. To me it is wonderful especially during the winter.
I also I am just now getting the hang of being a single mom. Jon leaves at 5am and does not get home till 7 or 7:30pm. He is doing that 6 days a week. It has been a big adjustment for us, but I am so grateful he has a job.
That catches you up on almost everything we have been doing the last few weeks.
One thing that I am not looking forward to going through again is my little girl got her heart broken. Her best friend, donkey, was takin to a new home. My husbands friend needed to get rid of him, and we have been having him stay in our pasture. So little Abby has become quite attached, and when they came to get it she was trying to tell them that they needed to come back later. It was so sad.
Enjoy SUPER BOWL SUNDAY!! I am going for the underdogs.

2009-01-02T19:49:00.001-08:00

It is a New Year and a fresh start. I love the feeling of being able to set new goals, and see a new challenge. Jon and I brought in the New Year with a party at our house with the family. It was so fun. My husband is not a late person so he usually falls asleep, I wake him up around 11:50 we wait till twelve, and that is it. This is we spiked his drink with some Mountain Dew. WOW!!! He was the life of the party. My family was in shock they have never seen the loud, excited side of my husband. We played games and laughed till we peed our pants. It was so fun!!

Then New Years day Jon and I went and had some needed alone time at the anniversary Inn. It was so fun!! Then we went snowshoed up Dry Canyon got to a spot where we could see everything, and read Jon's lesson for Sunday. That was the best scripture study we have had for a long time. As we sat there we watched all the beautiful things God created for us. The turkey's flying from one hill to the next. It was so fabulous. That is a freezing moment for sure.

This New Year also brings the physical challenge we all love weight loss. Except this year I am going against my mom. We are doing this crossfit gym and of course the healthy eating, but the physical activity is the thing that is most challenging for me. I have to sqeeze it in between three kids, and a busy working husband. So good luck to all you with your resolutions, and have a great NEW YEAR !!!

2008-12-27T18:28:00.001-08:00

Hey it is so sad, but relieving to have Christmas over. I love it!! We had so much fun. We got to stay home and do our own thing, it was awesome.
Christmas eve we opened our christmas pj's and a movie. We watched it till they fall asleep. Then I do something special for Jon, this year I put my Massage Therapy experience back to work. He got a full body massage. Jealous!!! I had to wake him up so Santa could come visit. Then we finally got some sleep.
We got up around 7:30, and laid in our bed till all the kids were awake. We then went and let the kids open presents. At our house Santa theme wraps so Abby's presents were all wrapped in Tinkerbell, and Colton's were wrapped in Spiderman, and Miley had all kinds of cute wrapping. It helps Santa keep track of what he is wrapping. The kids love it, and cause only Abby can read names.
We then get ready for the day, and hit my mom's for a big Christmas breakfast. Hang out see what everyon got, then we go to Jon's parent's for the big Dinner. So pretty much Christmas is a huge day of eating!!! It is a fun filled day. I love Christmas, I really love the family thing it is awesome. I hope everyone had a wonderful day!!
Feel free to share your Christmas traditions I love to hear them, and I may use them.
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Catch Up Day!

2008-12-15T13:27:00.000-08:00

So I was going through my purse, and I found 3 rolls of film. So now I can catch you up on some things we have done. Don't worry I am asking Santa for a new digital camera it is on the Christmas list!!

We have been enjoying the Holiday's. I love this time of year. The snow the food, and lots time with friends and family. I also love the spirit that surrounds us at this time everyone is so kind, and always willing to help you out.
I am so blessed to be surrounded by such good friends, and family. My husband recently got laid off, and I was just a little overwhelmed with winter coming and the Holiday's. My neighbors and family put their arms around us, and helped us with everything that we needed. Within 3 weeks my husband was back to work. I just love what the spirit does for each of us.

So here is what our family has been up to....

Abby is in her last year of preschool,and loves it. Colton thinks he needs to be going now so every morning he gets ready just like Abby, and gets his back pack just like Abby. He can't wait till next year when he gets to go.

This is my Chub Chub. My mom made the comment that she looks like the fat people on Wall-e. I love the rolls!!! She is growing so much. We are still trying to get her to roll over, but I think it might be a little hard with a belly like budda!!

This Fall we had to plow our field Colton and Jon had so much fun!! I had to take lunch out to them, they didn't want to get off the tractor!!

I finally put Miley in her crib, and Abby thinks she has to be with her while she sleeps. The girls are in their own room.

We also blessed Miley this was awesome. All my family came and all Jon's family came. We were surprised we were not expecting everyone to show. We had 30 people show up. It was so much fun. Miley looked Fabulous in her white dress!!

This year Jon got a mini deer!! I loved it!! He only had the opening day to hunt, and he shot the first thing that moved!! He had so much fun!!

Colton didn't dare touch he just sat and wached.

My kids love to pull silly faces everytime the camera comes out!! I think it is cute no one else does that takes our picture. That is probably why I have not got a family picture yet!!

Jon was so excited to have our own house to put lights on we started putting lights up at the first of November.

This Blanket was made with love from my sister Emily for Miley

Abby is really into the pretend mom thing lately. She baths, dresses, and even buckles it in the carseat in the car.

This is my favorite of Miley she is so innocent, and precious. My kids can't leave her alone. They love her. I love them they are my world. I love being a mom it is the greatest gift ever!!!!!

2008-11-09T21:41:00.000-08:00

Halloween Parties!!This is our new addition. A blue heeler named Bullseye, I know nice name. Colton named it and we didn't have the heart to change it. He loves it, they slept outside the first night with it.

Colton wants to be just like his Dad!

This was Halloween! I had a little Pirate boy with his dangerous sword. Then my Rodeo princess who got to ride her horse around. She was waving at everyone, and had the biggest smile ever. Colton picked up real quick that all you had to do is knock and say trick or treat, and you get candy. We had to carry him home to make him stop he just kept going.

HALLOWEEN PARTY!

We were playing stick the nose on the pumpkin, except my family thought it would be funny to stick it on my back. I went around feeling all the walls. HAHAHA funny guys.

So I did a little payback with Hula, and took it all the way off. He was bragging how good he was with sense of direction.

My mom has been doing this crossfit workout, and was having a hard time bending her legs. So we put it down low.

We are real nice. It is so fun to have parties, we have been trying to find anything to celebrate lately. We love to be together. Family is everything don't know what I would do without my house of fun !!!

2008-11-09T21:26:00.000-08:00

We still have been having tons of fun Colton got New Iron Man shoes. He took this all by his self.

He is just a little excited!!

This was our FHE at the temple. Abby is out to find a boy to marry in Heavenly Fathers Castle.

Miley is starting to laugh, and is really chunky. This was the picture I had on my phone while I was in Disneyland. When I came back she looked even bigger. She is so much fun.

This is the Disneyland Castle and that little green dot is Tinker Bell flying over it. I loved this firework show. It was so hard to not have a smile on your face while watching them. They Rocked this world!

Speakin of Rockin the World. Chloe and Abby got a make over and man did they think they were Hot Stuff. I think the picture says it all. I especially love Colton!

2008-11-03T11:26:00.000-08:00

So this was our fun vacation to Disneyland. Sorry about the format but I am still figuring out how to do all this posting stuff. But we had a blast we were there 4 days. We left baby Miley home with grandma Hall. So the first night we got there we went trick 0 treating which was fun as you can see my kids were dead when we got back to the hotel.

This is my Rodeo princess and Pirate.

My hot men(even Captian Jack)

Abby loves Jesse from Toy Story,and she met her favorite princess Pocahantas.
Here is my dead Children.

Here is all the grandkids with Mini. It was awesome to have Hula, Season, Estee, Logan, Tiff, and Chloe there with our family.

One of my favorite disney characters is Cruela Divil. She was a good one too.

Which one is the Bear?

Conquered all the rides in the picture except the sun wheel.

Everyone going upside down. Jon was scared, but once he went on you couldn't keep him away!!!

We did every carousel at least 3 times. My kids loved them.

This is all the brave adults, everyone but me I was chicken!!

Here they are BRAVEST people ever. Estee's grandma maymay, hula, tiffany, season, jon, and logan. You are my Hero's!!!

Waitin for Dad to blast off. Colton didn't care about anything after he got his Buzz lightyear.

My kids were a little shy around the Characters in real life. I think they will stick to watching them on TV.

Dad and Colton getting ready for the flight home!! So sad we were not ready to leave.

Abby had to take her hair out cause bobby pins were not allowed on the airplane.

WE HAD A BLAST I AM PRETTY SURE WE WILL BE RETURNING!!!!!

2008-10-04T20:34:00.000-07:00

Sorry about the gap. We have been super busy lately. We have been doing all the drying, jaming, freezing, and canning of all our food in our garden. We are still not finished. I keep thinking it is going to stop one day! We have also getting ready for our family Disneyland trip in 2 weeks, which my kids ask everyday if it is time to go to California with Mator. I don't know who is more excited me or my kids. I can't wait !!
We blessed Miley, on Sunday, and also had a surprise 50th Birthday Party for my mother in law at our house. It was awesome. We had about 45 family members show for the blessing, and 25 for the birthday party. It was more like a reunion.
I will post pics later. My digital camera is out of order when Colton decided to flush it down the tiolet, so I am doing pictures the old way.

Baby Miley

2008-08-25T14:04:00.001-07:00

She has been fun for all of us. Abby can't stay way, Jon wants to hide her. She is getting so big so fast. Everyday she changes, she know has cute little rolls on her legs, the double chin, and she has big blue eyes, and she still has dark hair with a little wave in it. I might have my first brown curly haired girl.

Busy Summer

2008-08-25T13:46:00.000-07:00

This has been a pretty busy summer for our family. We bought our cute little house (top in the middle), Then I taught my little boy Colton how to ride his first spiderman bike. My husband Jon got a paint horse, and broke it. It has been alot of fun now that I can ride it. I also started Abby in swim lessons, she is a pro like her mom. She jumped off the board, it took a little convincing, but now we are trying to keep her in the little end. She Loves it, the little pool in our back yard just is not as fun. Then I had my cute little miley. It has been a life changing event for us. I thought it would be easy, which it was for the first 2 weeks now I have to say WHAT WAS I THINKING!!! She is so precious but so is sleep. Now my little Abby starts preschool again next Monday. So we are still pretty busy!!!!

2008-08-09T14:26:00.000-07:00

our horse

2008-08-09T09:21:00.000-07:00

We had our camping trip on the 4th. My mom took off to Maryland so Caleb, Emily, and my dad joined us on our fun adventure. This was the weekend before I had Miley. It was fun. We went up to our land in Cub River and shot bows, climbed trees, and caught lizards. Oh and ate lots of food of course.

Emily with Lizard on her face. Caleb our Pro bow hunter.
Dad and Brave Colton with the little lizard.

Jon being tarzan. (Actually he was trying to make a tree swing for the kids, not working so much.)

Our Dog Hannah enjoying the muddy rivers.

2008-08-04T12:13:00.000-07:00

Here is our long skinny little Miley Jo.

Baby Miley is Here!!

2008-07-19T20:03:00.000-07:00

We have had the little one. She came as a surprise. We had to speak in church that sunday, so of course I had to find a way out, and I did. She was 6 pounds 3 ounces, 19 inches long. She came at 1:30 pm on sunday afternoon. We are so excited to have her here. She has dropped a little in weight she is now 5 pounds 13 ounces, but growing. Abby and Colton are pretty helpful with her. Her dad never likes to share when he is home. We named her Miley Jo.

2008-06-19T12:38:00.000-07:00

We have been having a really great summer we have already been to Thomas the train which Colton and Abby loved. They had so much fun on the train ride. We have also been doing alot with animals. Jon and the kids have been playing with the horse and the donkey in our backyard. Abby loves it, and so does Jon. It is hard to get either one to come out of the pasture. It is a Blast!!!!

2008-06-11T09:43:00.000-07:00

We have recently moved into a home in Smithfield, UT. We love it !!! Jon has a new dog named hannah, and a horse that doesn't have a name yet. He is so excited, and by the end of july hopefully, we will have our third kid. Abby is so excited she has helped me set up everything. Colton just tells me that I am fat, and hits my big belly all the time. We are excited for a new one. Jon is working as a journeyman plumber, and I get to be a busy stay at home mom. It is alot more work when you have a house and animals, but I love it.