New Addition

I don't know what has happened with my blogging lately, but I think I fell off the wagon for a little while. I really am a slacker. We went to Orem for Thanksgiving and had a great time. Joe had the whole weekend off and was able to spend the time with us. Usually when we go up to visit family the kids and I have to go alone because he is always working. It was so nice to get to take him this time. We had dinner at my mom's house with my side of the family. Joe and I haven't had Thanksgiving with them for years, because it hasn't worked out for some reason or another. I was so grateful to be with my siblings and their kids. The grandkids get along so well and its nice to have a big area that we can send them away to play in.
For Maddie's birthday we (mostly Joe) decided to get the family a new dog. Yes, I said dog. Joe has always said that Labs are so good with kids with disabilities and that Seth, Makenna, and Maddie would love to have a dog that they can train and wrestle with. I was worried that Maddie would be afraid of big dogs and we decided that if she could have one as a puppy then it wouldn't be as scarry. So, on Monday Joe brought our family home a new black lab puppy. She is already 12 weeks or so, so not all that small, but cute as can be. Maddie loves her, but she doesn't like her to jump on her. Who does? Makenna has decided to name her Dakota and Maddie calls her Kota. Its cute. She is a lot of fun and I can't wait for it to warm up so she can be in a kennel outside. Right now she is in a kennel in the house and goes out to play when it is warm. Lets hope that I keep my sanity long enough to see this dog idea out. I really do think its great for the kids. I have to think about it that way. I will keep you updated on how well it really is working out.

Ropin Gal

So the kids at Maddie's school do a rodeo day and get to "rope" a cow. Well Maddie got to participate and she got the rope around the cow and won a trophy. She is so funny and loves to show everyone her trophy. These are a few of the pictures from that day.

Fun at the Auditions

Makenna did such a great job at the tryouts and was so brave. As soon as she got up to sing, Kurt Bestor asked her if I was her mom and she said yes and then she told him what she was going to sing. She was great!! I am so proud of her. We got to spend hours in line together and then went to the food court to eat. Its been forever since we have had a mom/daughter night together. It really was a lot of fun. I feel like I did a good job too. These are a few pictures that we took. Sorry the quality isn't all that wonderful, but you can get the idea.

Sing Sing Sing

So I am going to Orem today to give the Utah's Best Singer contest a try. I figure it can't hurt and I have nothing to lose, so why not! Makenna is going to sing too. She is a fabulous little singer. A lot a talent wrapped up in a little body. Wish me luck and if you are in the neighborhood, come by and see me.

Cutest Kids in the World!

I wanted to show you all 3 of the cutest kids I know. The pictures didn't turn out all that well, a little blurry, but nonetheless here they are! I forgot to say that the guy in the back is my husband Joe and one is of Makenna concentrating super hard on the carving. Seth is with me at Maddie's school to watch the costume parade and the other is Maddie being the "Princess" she is. Halloween was great this year. We sure had fun.

Tag You're It

My Favorite Twos:

Two Names You Go By
1. Jen
2. Mom

You Are Wearing Right Now:
1. t-shirt, cut offs
2. running shoes

Two Things You Would Want (or have) in a Relationship:
1. honesty
2. humour, love (of course)

Two of Your Favorite Things to do:
1. Read, go for a walk
2. sing, scrapbook

Two Things You Want Very Badly at the Moment:
1. a shower
2. skinnier body

Two pets you had/have:
1. Shadow the dog
2. turtle

Two people who will fill this out:
1. Lindsay
2. Cari

Two things you did last night:
1. went to Target
2. decorated cupcakes with Jennifer

Two Things you ate last night:
1. donut
2. carrots (that counter acts the donut, right?)

Two people you last talked to:
1. Jennifer
2. Joe

Two things you're doing/did today:
1. go to the kids' school to see the costume parades
2. PARTY (halloween style)

Two longest car rides:
1. St. George to Canada
2. Canada to St. George (nice!)

Two favorite holidays:
1. Christmas
2. Thanksgiving

Two favorite beverages:
1. diet Dr. Pepper
2. water

Now if you read this you are tagged you have to do it too! Leave a comment letting us know if you participated so I can know all these important twos you love.

Happy Halloween!

This is a little funny thing that I thought I would post to show my enthusiasm for Halloween. Hope your day is happy!!