Monday, October 26, 2009

Almost ready for Halloween

Holy cow, there are so many events for Halloween that is starting to compare w/ Christmas. Ok, not really, but I can't believe how many events we have this year. I am not complaining, YET.. (Ask me after I get the kids in costumes 5 times and/or dealing w/ the sugar highs and lows).
Judson had the grand idea of painting pumpkins. He painted the green part (most of it) of Mike Wasoski and was done. I on the other hand couldn't stop painting. It was like a new addiction for a few days. (note: Michael painted Hello Kitty and Jack the pumpkin king). It is SO much easier to pant rather than carve. Although, Judson really wants to carve one.
Carma painting pumpkins.
BUSTED! Judson put Carma's kitty costume on. Notice he is trying to run from the paparazzi. . Did he really think I wouldn't take a picture of this?

Monday, October 19, 2009

Mission Reunion


Heather, Yukari, Me, Natalie
Nice triple chin shot, but isn't Yukari DARLING!!

I had my 12 year mission reunion this year. It was a big one, I suppose b/c President Snow has been home for 10 years. I can't believe I almost didn't go b/c I was insecure about my weight.. (I HATE that I am like that!). Once I walked in the room with all of these beautiful sisters I felt completely at home and in peace. I can't describe how much I love these women. I have a different relationship with these people than anyone else. It is hard to describe, but I suppose heavenly would be a good word. My heart if full even thinking about it and it just brings a smile to my face.

My MTC comp, Heather was my date. She is the best! She looks amazing!! And is so smart.. and still single! I think she hasn't found a guy who deserves her yet b/c she is honestly so amazing.
Natalie flew in from CA with her 6 week old baby, are you kidding. She is super mom! It was so fun. The ride back from SLC seemed like a minute b/c we had so much fun talking.

Yukari, one of my favorite companions, (who I haven't seen for 10 years) came to stay with us so. I had the BEST time w/ her and her family. Her little boy is THE CUTEST! Half Japanese, half white.. ARE YOU KIDDING with his EXTREME CUTENESS. My urge to bite (lovingly) and squeeze was at an all time high when he was around. OMGosh He is SO CUUUUTTTEEE!!! I honestly couldn't stop staring at him... even though he didn't want much to do w/ me. He was much to busy walking around exploring. Unfortunately she wouldn't let me keep him. I tried. I told her she could have more but I can't. But she still declined:) I guess I should start the adoption papers. I have honestly always wanted to have an Asian baby. I don't know why... well probably b/c they are DARLING!! and my belief is that there are girls in China who need adopting. We will see, who knows what Heavenly Father has in store for us.

We went to Temple Square.. on Saturday.. DURING conference. Can you say BUSY.. NO PARKING, Mormons EVERYWHERE.. Which means lots of good looking people who are very polite.. OK, the good looking part is true and the polite is mostly true...haha:) But it was the only day we could go, and Michael warned us. But I am still glad we went. It is so beautiful and the renovations are amazing, and the missionary tools everywhere are REALLY improved.

I have more pics, but don't have time to share right now. If you are my friend on facebook and want to see more, look at them there.

Sept/Oct pictures

Carma in dance class.
Judson just being the handsome boy that he is.
Carma fell asleep on paw-paw during their visit. (Which btw was SO awesome to have them here!!)
Ruby and Carma at the Pinewood derby.
Judson's super lightening car for the pinewood derby.
Wyatt eating his first corn on the cob.
Carma wearing Wyatts clothes... yes, I said WYATT'S clothes and they fit.. almost.
Carma first day of school.
Wyatt playing in the "antique" car that Maw-maw and Paw-paw bought for Judson when he was 2. It was broken for years and someone returned it fixed. Thanks to the mysterious person who did this.
Me playing around with some pictures on Photoshop. I like this one. I would like to make the car a little more antique looking and maybe a cooler orange. I really need to take a class.

"Time marches on...

and eventually you realize it is marchin' across your face." Truvy from Steel Magnolias. LOVE that movie.
I can't believe it has been 2 months with no post again. I can't believe how fast time is flying. I can't decide if this is a good or bad thing. On the one hand I definitely am not bored, on the other hand my kids are growing up so fast and I don't have time to do everything I need/want to do.

Life has been busy. Couldn't name one thing that I have been doing, just busy. Oh, I did redecorate.. scratch that.. decorate my room. FINALLY. It only has taken 3.5 years to do it. HURRAY!

Judson update: He made straight A's so far and his teacher just loves him. (Secretly I think he has a crush on her, but you didn't hear that from me. Mrs. Bonita don't say nothin' bout nobody). He would KILL me for even thinking that much less sharing that info with you. But... you wont tell will you? I wouldn't blame him for crushing on her, she is a doll and is such a fun teacher. She finds really fun ways to keep the kids involved and interested. I am SO grateful for this since third grade was when I decided school SUCKED. I have to say that he is in the magical stage for me. And this is not just for the "blog sugar coating crap." Nine is AWESOME. He is starting to get more jokes, teasing is more fun, we are reading Harry Potter together, he is fun to take to the store (as long as I warn him that we are goign to be a while before we go). He does throw the occasional fit, but only when he is over tired. I am trying to enjoy every minute and hopefully lay the foundations for him to stay close when he is a teenager.

Carma update: she started school. She loves it. She was in the four year old class, but her teacher felt that she wasn't on the level and she suggested that we move her to the 3 year old class and continue getting tested. (We had already done some testing). So now she is in the 3 year old class and it was also suggested that we put her in a transitional preschool since she tested below or almost below level at most categories at Alpine testing centers. She is so super smart on some things, but on other things, I just don't understand how her brain works. I hope they can teach me how to work with her and teach her. I am so grateful that there are so many resources for kids these days. I feel so blessed that we can learn how she learns and teach her in a way that she understands. She is such a sweetie pie. I just want to squeeze her. She LOVES school and it is so amazing to see her learn so much and grow up. She is fully potty trained (only had one accident since she decided that she was going to do it.. AMAZING. And a few weeks ago she decided that she didn't need to hold her poo in anymore. She is amazing!!)

Wyatt is growing up so fast. He is standing on his own, but doesn't want to try walking yet. He turns one on Friday. I can't believe it has already been a year. He is the cutest baby on the planet. He is so playful and always has a flirty playful look on his face. I guess b/c we all tease him, he loves it. I just noticed (Ok, it wasn't me but Michael who noticed) yesterday that he is getting three teeth in all at the same time.. and 2 are i-teeth (and supposedly those are hard to teeth, but since I don't remember my teething stage I couldn't confirm this myth). I will ask him what he thinks. Right now he is hmmming and trying to steal Carma's toys. I guess he figures if he hummmms maybe she wont notice.. like lulling food from a bear or something. It doesn't look to be working, she is a bit too clever.

Me on the other hand. What am I up to? hmmmm Not much comes to mind, but I swear I am so busy that I make a to do list and prioritize and still don't have the time to get everything done. Maybe I need a time management class. But just to give you an idea, I have been working on this dang post for 4 hours and with all of the interruptions and distractions I am still not finished. I don't know how working moms do it. BRB... now make that 4 1/2 hours. NO JOKE.