The Smith Family

Sounds like....

2011-10-25T20:55:00.004-07:00

Me: "Amberlyn go practice the piano." Amberlyn: "Mom, I need to do my fairy." Me: "...Amberlyn, you need to practice piano, you have lessons tomorrow." Amberlyn: "No mom, I need to do my fairy!" Me: "Your what? Just go practice!" Amberlyn: "Sister Moak said I have to do my fairy!" Me: "What's your fairy?" Amberlyn: "You know, with writing the notes and stuff..." Me: "... Your theory?" Amberlyn:

Milk Anyone?

2011-10-11T11:52:00.008-07:00

Fall Break. It's enough to drive a mother mad. Sure I like sleeping in, but it's not really sleeping in when the kids come in every morning at 7-oh-something demanding things like food, and entertainment. The nerve. Plus, one can only take so much SpongeBob before you want to stab someone in the eye ban him from your house.So I decided to do something out of the norm, so they don't drive me crazy

Acrobats? Us? Whaaaatttt!!!??!?!

2011-09-17T23:18:00.004-07:00

A gal I went to high school with posted that she was in a trapeze group and they were having a free show on Saturday night. (She used to be a trick-ski-er at Sea World, she was the top of the skiing pyramid!) I hadn't seen her in years and thought it would be fun to take the kiddos to the show. We invited a friend and her munchkins to go, loaded up the jammie-clad kids into the car, and headed

Kids-in-a-box

2011-06-24T09:56:00.003-07:00

Apparently Matt used to love playing in boxes, as I'm sure every little boy does. This morning the kids decied to play in one of our cash register boxes, they took turns 'locking' each other in the box! (sorry the videos are sideways)

Funny things they say...

2011-06-04T21:48:00.002-07:00

So today Amberlyn was going to a birthday party for her friend Hannah. We went and picked out a gift. I told Amberlyn we would go home and wrap it, then go to the party. She says, "I wish we could wrap it like Santa does."???? ...umm.... what????I asked her what she meant. She said she wanted to wrap it how Santa wraps things at Christmas.Blank stare...."Please explain what you mean. How does he

My new 1st grader!

2010-08-09T11:34:00.004-07:00

Well I sent Amberlyn off to her first day of first grade at her new school today! She was SO excited! Last week we went to go meet her teacher. We got to the school, went to the multi-purpose room to get her bus-route, and then into the corridor to find her name on the bulletin board to see who her new teacher was, Ms. Weygand. We met another little boy there who's in her class. I heard his mom

Swim!

2010-06-08T15:05:00.004-07:00

Amberlyn & Denver are both taking swim! They love it! Denver hasn't quite gotten the concept of arm & legs at the same time, but he likes it none the less. Amberlyn was the same way when she first started swimming, but then one day it clicked, and she's been a fish since. I'm just waiting for Denver's "aha" moment, so he can take off too. They'd been going to Miss Jenni, but Amberlyn learned

Spring Recital

2010-04-18T16:04:00.005-07:00

Amberlyn had yet another great dance recital! She did such a good job, and looked absolutely adorable in her costume! Here's just a few pictures. We're going to see my dad on Wednesday for some professional ones (the dance studio charges WAY too much for theirs) which I'll post later. And here's a quick video! ($25 to purchase a 3 hr DVD of students I don't even know is ridiculous! I only want

Bribery

2010-04-06T13:06:00.003-07:00

The Easter Bunny didn't come!!! Well, not here anyway, but he found us at Grandma's in Tucson. He wanted to leave an activity book for each of them as well, but didn't necessarily want to have to buy one for each grand kid. He keeps looking for an opportune time to leave it here, but couldn't come up with an explanation as to why it was late.Hmmm.... well what do you know! My kids just found a

Bunny Mask

2010-03-26T19:13:00.004-07:00

Here's a little Easter craft project I made. I would submit it to Sugardoodle or The Idea Door, but I can't figure out how. You will need:a copy of the picturecrayonsscissorstape or glueone popsicle stick per mask. Optional items are cotton balls and one mini marshmallow per mask. You can cut the marshmallow in half lengthwise and glue the 2 halves to the teeth, and cut the cotton balls up (

Too much T.V.

2010-03-11T08:09:00.003-07:00

"Help! Heeeelllpppp! ¡Ayúdeme!!!!!!!!" (uh-yoo-duh-may) Denver yells from his bedroom. He has been playing in his bed, and is now tangled in the sheets. It takes me back to when Amberlyn was that age. She would yell to be let out of her high chair, "Help! Heeeelllpppp! ¡Ayúdeme!!!!!!!!" I think they've been watching too much Dora & Diego, what do you think? (I should mention here thet ayudeme is

Freaky Fish

2010-03-02T20:21:00.003-07:00

Can I just say that my fish freak me out? Not in a eewwww slimy fish kind of way, (well, that too) but they have me paranoid. I'm paranoid that they're gonna die. The two big goldfish like to hang out on the top of the tank. Every time I walk in the room, there they are, just chillin', at the top of the water. I keep thinking they're dead. I know goldfish aren't supposed to live all that long

The things they say...

2010-02-22T12:42:00.002-07:00

Me: "Amberlyn, how many cheese roll-ups do you want for lunch?"Amberlyn: "Umm.... two!"Me: "Denver, how many cheese roll-ups do you want for lunch?"Denver: "FIVE!!!"Me: "You can have one, or two, how many do you want?"Denver: "One."****I spied denver sitting on the table, driving his cars up & down it.Me: "Denver can you get off the table please?"Denver: "I can't. I'm tooooo busy."

Out of the mouthes of babes

2010-02-12T12:33:00.004-07:00

*Denver and Amberlyn are playing in the backyard. They have given each other new names, from Team Umizoomi, (Nick Jr.). Amberlyn is Milli, and Denver has decided that he's Geo. They've named me Bot. I'm not sure if I should be insulted by that or not. *A few days ago they were racing over something, probably to see who could finish their snack the fastest. Denver finished first, and raised his

Happy Birthday Scoobs!

2010-02-10T14:40:00.004-07:00

Today would have been Scooby's 26th birthday. Sadly, we held his funeral 4 years ago today, on his 22nd birthday. But, I've decided that being sad is silly, we can mourn on the anniversary of his death, but birthdays are for celebrating life! So, funny stories about Scooby!!!One day when he was....10 years old?..... my mom got a call (or was it a visit?) from the Mesa Police Department, telling

The error of my ways

2010-02-08T20:54:00.004-07:00

I realized that all the funny little things that the kids say are the things I used to blog about. That is, until Facebook came along. I had vowed never to join the ranks. I revolted as long as I could, swearing off all forms of non-blogging communication. I shunned Facebook, and I despise the "tweet". But I have succumbed to the taunting of the crowds. Yes, they sucked me in with their pretty

Remembering Scooby

2010-02-03T09:23:00.003-07:00

Today is February 3rd. 4 years ago today my brother Cheston passed away suddenly, at they young age of 21, almost 22. His nickname was Scooby, and everyone who knew him, loved him. We remember him today. Visit the Facebook group, Remembering "Scooby" - Cheston R. Berry, and leave a comment for him.We love you and miss you Scooby! We can't wait to see you again!

Hey, look! I'm alive!

2010-02-03T09:21:00.001-07:00

I guess I've been on an unintentional hiatus! I love Facebook, but it kills the world of blogging! I'm really going to try to update my blog more!

Photo shoot contest!

2010-02-03T09:16:00.005-07:00

So I went to high school with a guy named Trevor Dayley, who is an amazing photographer! He's hosting a contest for a free photo shoot! Check him out at http://www.trevordayleyblog.com/!

Pedi anyone?

2009-11-06T07:44:00.001-07:00

Does anyone want to:A) go get pedicures, orB) watch my kids for me so I can go get a pedicure?C'mon, it'd be a great birthday present!

Giveaway!!!!

2009-09-28T11:16:00.006-07:00

I chose that title so you'd read this. Technically is really is a giveaway. Let's start by saying that I am not a cat person. My mom is allergic, and I guess I just had bad experiences with cats as a kid. It's no secret to my husband that I dislike the feline variety. He knows I hate cats. I suppose little kittens are cute, but the problem is, they grow up to be cats! Scratching, shedding,

Ouchy...pain

2009-09-10T09:20:00.003-07:00

I know I've been gone awhile. I think I'm back. I think...not sure...I'll try. Anyway.My tooth broke a couple weeks ago while eating nachos at Friday's! Turns out the silver filling I had, had cracked my tooth a while ago, and I never knew! It finally gave way and broke! After 3 dentists, I found one I like. Well, the tooth was not salvageable, and needed to come out. I opted to get an implant

Good things

2009-09-03T11:54:00.003-07:00

Just a reminder that I have to turn in the Entertainment Book orders tomorrow. If you want one, let me know asap. Remember, totally no pressure!On a side note, my friend Becky is starting a non-profit organization! It's called Lanee's Legacy. You should totally check it out! She makes bereavement boxes for moms who's new babies have passed, and they have to leave the hospital without their baby.

Entertainment Book

2009-08-23T12:32:00.002-07:00

Okay, let me preface this by saying that I vow NOT to be one of those moms that bombard their friends and family with each and every one of their child's fundraisers. You will not have to avoid my phone calls because you are afraid that I will want you to buy something! You will not be asked to subscribe to magazines, buy wrapping paper, cookies, cookie dough, newspapers, etc.. Personally, I find

Kindergarten!! (the realization)

2009-08-05T08:28:00.003-07:00

Well Amberlyn L-O-V-E-S her Kindergarten class! When I picked her up on the first day, she told me all about it! They colored a picture, sat in a circle on an alphabet rug & sang songs, watched "The Hungry Hungry Caterpillar", ate her snack I had packed her, and played on the playground. "Mom! We had recess! Recess is when you get to go out and play on the playground!" she informed me. She was

1st Day of Kindergarten!

2009-08-03T08:59:00.006-07:00

Today was Amberlyn's 1st day of kindergarten!! We've been on a family vacation for nearly 2 weeks (more on that later) and got home Saturday night. On Sunday, Amberlyn and I got her school things ready. We put her new folder together, labeled all her personal things, (I love my label maker!) got her backpack ready, packed her snack, and layed out her school clothes.After dinner, she took a bath,

Daddy's Day

2009-06-22T11:29:00.002-07:00

Unfortunately, Matt had to work on Father's Day, so we celebrated a day early. He came home from work about 10:30 am. We made him banana muffins and he opened his presents. The kids gave him their cards they had made. We went out to lunch and to Target. Denver and I went home for nap time, and Amberlyn and Daddy drove to Tempe to pick up a game. When they got home, we made a special dinner, and

Yayaya, I'm still here...

2009-06-08T22:01:00.003-07:00

Yes, I'm still here! I didn't forget about you! It has just been a VERY crazy-coo-coo-nuts couple of weeks. It's all over now, and I feel like I can finally breathe! We had company, 3 days worth of wedding, family pictures, decorating for the reception, 2 birthday parties in Tucson, company stayed for another week (but we love them, so it was fun!), dance recital, and girls camp. Whew! I'm

Blessings Anyone?

2009-05-14T17:26:00.002-07:00

Last month we had a wonderful stake enrichment. In one of the classes, the teacher was saying that we needed to let people help us more. When you help, or preform service, you receive blessings, and we all need to STOP BEING A BLESSING HOG! Let people have the opportunity to receive blessings by serving you! So...anyone wanna earn some blessings?I know... I'm shameless.My sister in law is getting

Wise Guy

2009-04-26T17:42:00.005-07:00

This morning Amberlyn's primary teacher called to say that they would be learning about the Word of Wisdom today. They would be having a healthy snack of pineapple, grapes, apples, strawberries, and carrot sticks, and asked if Amberlyn had any food allergies. (Very thoughful, thank you Sister Freeman!)We went to church, and when I picked up Amberlyn from class at the end, she was excited to show

Beauty and the Beast!

2009-04-21T10:11:00.007-07:00

Last night we had a mommy daughter date! I heard that Beauty and the Beast was going to be playing at our local community theater, and I thought Amberlyn would love it! We got all dressed up! We went to the theater and picked up our tickets at will call. We explored the lobby, got a drink, and Amberlyn got to give the usher our tickets and get a program, then we headed to our seats! We waited for

So, she DOES pay attention!

2009-04-15T14:59:00.002-07:00

Yesterday I bought a bunch of strawberries that were on sale. Today was jam making day! I had one batch done and was working on another. The strawberries were cut up, ready to go in the pot. Amberlyn asked if she could help. She held up the pectin that was in the measuring jar, and asked what it was. I told her that it was pectin, and that it helped to make the jam, jam. I said it makes the

Our Easter!

2009-04-15T14:22:00.006-07:00

We had a good Easter! We went down to Tucson on Saturday morning to see gramma & grampa. The kids dyed Easter eggs. Then they hunted the plastic ones in the back yard. Each kid had their own assigned color of egg so there were no fights. Every one had the same number of eggs, with the same stuff inside. (Thank you Gramma!) After the hunt, they all sat and examined their precious finds. It was

Grocery Sales

2009-04-07T15:57:00.003-07:00

So I decided it was lame to pay SisterSavings for information I could get for FREE just by making a few clicks on my computer. SisterSavings is still a great place for menu ideas and such, but to get the best grocery sales, (which she now charges for) go here to get them for FREE! It's not the complete ads, but just the best deals, or things you may use the most. ENJOY!

Camping trip!

2009-04-06T09:46:00.010-07:00

We took a camping trip this weekend!(For all those out there condemning me for not staying home to watch conference, I have 4 words: DVR, radio, internet, Ensign.)We left Saturday about 10:30, and found a camping spot at 2:30. We went to Payson and drove around for a while, checking out different sites, trying to determine the one we wanted. A few were closed, some we're too busy for our liking,

My little Tricksters!

2009-03-31T19:44:00.004-07:00

My little tricksters flipping off the couch! (no fear)Denver's self praise! (notice his "thumbs up" for himself)

It's hopeless.

2009-03-25T10:09:00.004-07:00

My sister in law is getting married in just over 8 weeks. My other sisters in law and I have joined together to give each other support in trying to lose weight before the wedding. One of them has lost 9 pounds already. She rocks. I've been trying. I really have. I cut down on my sugar consumption. I try to walk more on my treadmill in the mornings to get my metabolism going. I eat a banana for

Amberlyn's Primary Talk

2009-03-22T13:29:00.004-07:00

Amberlyn got to give a talk in primary today! She did a very good job! It was about obeying her mom & dad:"I can obey my parents.To obey means to listen to another person in charge, and being willing to follow their instruction.In Colossians chapter 3 verse 20, it says “ aChildren, bobey your parents in all things: for

Sew broken

2009-03-15T16:54:00.003-07:00

Does anybody know how to fix my stupid sewing machine? It's so very broken. It won't pick up the bobbin thread, and keeps tangling the upper thread underneath the plate. Matt looked online and said he thought the timing was off, whatever that means. I called several places to try to get it fixed. The cheapest one was $60.00! My whole machine isn't even worth that much! It's an older model Brother

Such a mean mom

2009-03-13T16:41:00.006-07:00

What a mean mom I am:To have to put such a cute little boy in time-out,(for riding his bike too far, and not coming back when I called him.)and for making such a little girl pull weeds.(She was out there anyway, and enjoyed helping mom.)

Wanna Prize?

2009-03-10T21:07:00.006-07:00

I've seen this on other blogs, and I've wanted to do it, but I've never been in the top five. And technically, I couldv'e just done it anyway, but I needed the motivation of getting a prize to actually do it. Anyway, now I'm in the top 5 here, and now you're wondering what the heck I'm talking about.Would you like to win a hand-made-by-me prize? Here's the rules:~The first five people to comment

Of course it would break NOW

2009-03-04T21:31:00.001-07:00

Of course it would happen when I have a deadline. I have to have a tutu out by tomorrow at 10:45 am. I sewed the first half just fine. Then my sewing machine decided it hates me. Well fine. I hate it too. How much do I hate it? Read here.

Denver's New Suit!

2009-03-02T17:19:00.004-07:00

Well, if you read the last 2 posts, you saw this one coming. Aunt Amy is getting married in May. The little nieces both got absolutely adorable new green dresses for the occasion, and we couldn't resist the sweet little suits for the boys. All the nephews are getting new little 5 piece suits! Here is Denver in his new threads! His shoes are now too small, so a trip to Target is in order. But

2009-02-18T13:10:00.005-07:00

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Congratulations to Amy & Sean!

2009-02-15T13:55:00.003-07:00

With Valentines Day comes true love! Sean Georgi proposed to Amy last night! They had dinner, went to a play, and finished the night looking at the city lights and Amy's new ring! What a cute couple! A May wedding is planned! Congratulations!

Words of encouragement

2009-02-13T10:33:00.005-07:00

Kids are funny. (They are they are they are they are) That's what I have to tell myself to stay sane. (It's funny. breathe.) This morning's cheerios-all-over-the-floor-even-though-they-had-oatmeal-for-breakfast was funny. So was the orange juice all over the table. Denver uses a spill proof sippy cup. So how did the o.j. get all over the table? Never mind that he sucks it from his cup, then spits

Well, it actually happened!

2009-02-11T17:12:00.008-07:00

My brother Logan is a Staff Sergeant in the Air Force. He is stationed at McConnell Air Force Base in Wichita, Kansas.A few months ago, there was a rumor that Obama would remove the American Flag from Air Force One if he was elected. The rumors started when he replaced the flag on the tail of his campaign jet with his sunrise/flag "O" that was used as his campaign logo. See the story at Snopes.

Explanations, explanations

2009-02-09T10:06:00.008-07:00

Every Monday and Wednesday, Denver and I hop in the car to take Amberlyn to preschool. We usually sing a song on the 4 minute drive. Amberlyn hops out of the car, school folder in tow, and runs up to knock on Mrs. T's door. The teacher opens the door, waves, and off we go to head home. As soon as we turn the corner, Denver always says, "Ah-mah-liiiinnnn, Ah-mah-liiinnnnn." Every time, I have to

Thief!

2009-01-30T17:36:00.004-07:00

A few weeks ago, Matt was laying on the couch under a blanket watching tv. Denver came over and turned the tv off. Matt had to get up to go turn it back on. When he turned back to the couch, there was Denver, laying in the same spot Matt had been, with the blanket pulled over him. Denver totally stole Matt's spot! I think he planned it!

Too smart for her own good!

2009-01-01T10:15:00.004-07:00

Matt and Amberlyn were driving in the car. They passed a field with cows in it.Matt: "Amberlyn, what letter does cow start with?"Amberlyn: "Cuh-cuh-cow. Letter C!"Matt: "That's right! Good job! What else starts with C?"Amberlyn: "Ummm........"Matt: "How about cuh-cuh-corn? Or cuh-cuh-carrot?Amberlyn: "Or cuh-cuh-collaborate! When we work together like a team!!!"

Why "Martha" sucks!

2008-12-28T11:55:00.002-07:00

For those of you that call me "Martha", here is why I should be "de-throned."I SUCK! To all of the thoughtful people who sent me a lovely Christmas card, thank you, and I apologize for not sending one in return. I meant to do it, really I did. I mean to do it every year. It still hasn't happened. So to all those that I know are just as stressed as I am, and still manage to send lovelies, I hate

March of the Toys

2008-12-13T16:27:00.006-07:00

We just got back from Amberlyn's winter dance recital! She did great!Here is my pirated video. Sorry it's a little shaky, I will get the professional one on when it comes in! The sweetie who took her time joining the rest of the group was a little darling named Savannah. I love the end when Amberlyn pushed the poor little girl next to her to shoo her off stage!Amberlyn is the one on the right.

I've been TAGGED!

2008-11-18T13:49:00.005-07:00

I've been tagged by my friend Jen. I'm supposed to go to my picture folder and blog about the 4th picture in the 4th folder. My picture folder has lots of folders in it, so I had to add an extra "4th". It's Denver, March 25th 2007, trying to see if he can fit both hands in his mouth. Look at that little bald head! He loved that swing! Today is his 2nd birthday by the way!Then, just for kicks, I

Halloween (finally)

2008-11-05T16:15:00.007-07:00

I know it was nearly a week ago, but here's Amberlyn and Denvers costumes! They were Minnie & Mickey! We went to the ward Trunk or Treat! We ate dinner there, (who ever thought chili and costumes went together was.....) then shopped all the trunks. Amberlyn is an old pro by now, this being her 5th year out, but Denver on the other hand.....He was apparently tired or something, because he kept

Don't forget to VOTE!!!

2008-11-04T12:09:00.005-07:00

I VOTED TODAY!!!!!Don't forget to get out and let your voice be heard! I voted for McCain!*I didn't vote for Obama because of his association with known terrorists.*I didn't vote for Obama because he wants to tax me 23% on the profits of the sale of my home.*I didn't vote for Obama because from the time he was elected into the senate, and the time he announced his presidential candidacy, he only

Schnepf Farm!

2008-11-03T10:52:00.011-07:00

Well, we had our annual pilgrimage to Schnepf Farm! The kids had a blast! We opted not to have the kids wear their costumes, because, well, it's a farm, and farms are dirty. We went the day before Halloween, and we wanted to keep their duds clean for Trick-or-Treating. We arrived at the farm around 4:30 pm. After loading kids in strollers and making sure diaper bags were sufficiently packed, we

How the crap?!?!?!

2008-10-14T16:05:00.003-07:00

Well I put Denver down for a nap, and a few hours later, heard him through the baby monitor. He was awake. I heard what sounded like him banging on the door, but figured he was snaping the chair rail on the wall. (he has pulled it loose.) A minute later, I heard, "This is unit eighty eight, we are in route! Over!" No, he hasn't suddenly became an ambulance driver, it was his toy ambulance, he had

I WON!!! I WON!!! I WON!!!

2008-10-11T20:39:00.002-07:00

Hooray, hooray!!! I won a giveaway!! I won the doll giveaway on MyTinyStar! It was for a doll created in the likeness of whoever I want. I decided to surprise Amberlyn for Christmas. I sent a photo of her to the lady who is going to make the doll. I didn't have any recent, cute pictures, so I dolled her up and took her outside for a mommy photo shoot. Here are a few of the results.

Dinosaurs in my Washer

2008-10-11T20:24:00.008-07:00

Sometimes you just have to laugh at life. Sometimes it's a totally random thing that reminds you that you are a mom. Like when you find a dinosaur in your washer. Sometimes the randomness just makes you laugh. Other times it makes you stop and think. Once in a while it will make you cry, sometimes tears of joy, sometimes tears of sadness, sometimes tears of stress. Hopefully, the random things

A great giveaway for NieNie

2008-10-06T10:08:00.001-07:00

Check out this great giveaway and silent auction for the Nielsen Family!my tiny star: Update! Nie Nie Auction and GIVEAWAY!

Handbag GiveAway

2008-10-05T11:31:00.002-07:00

Check out these cute handbags! They are doing a giveaway! http://www.handbagplanet.com/

Good ol' plastic

2008-10-02T13:09:00.001-07:00

Jamison is sitting on the excercise ball in the kitchen. Amberlyn wants him to hold her doll.Amberlyn: "Here, hold my dolly on your lap."Jamison: "Are you sure? I might drop her on her head."Amberlyn: "It's okay. It's made out of plastic."

RazzBerryPie Boutique: IT'S GIVEAWAY TIME#links

2008-10-01T14:12:00.000-07:00

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Your thoughts on birds?

2008-09-26T17:09:00.004-07:00

Do you think birds have laws? Is it against bird laws to fly really low in the middle of the road and dodge my car by inches? I wonder if there are little "teenage" birds daring their buddies to do this. Like, "Hey George, I dare ya to play chicken with that black car!" And George is all, "What'll ya give me?" And his buddy is all, "Absolutely nothin!" Then George decides he's cool and misses my

Why I HATE T-Mobile!!!!!

2008-09-19T15:36:00.002-07:00

I HATE T-MOBILE!!!!!I purchased a phone with them in December of 2006, as a Christmas gift for my brother. The salesman LIED to me to make the sale! He told me that as soon as my brother turned 18, we would be able to transfer it into his name with no problems, and no credit check. I have been trying to get it switched over to my brothers name for almost year and a half! Every time we call them

The Hideousness that is my morning! (Double Whammy!)

2008-09-16T08:43:00.022-07:00

AAAAHHHHHHH!!!!! is the only thing I can say as I run my fingers through my hair, in desperation! What a morning! And it's not even 9:00 am!First of all, I could NOT fall asleep last night. I think part of it was that I think I am getting a cold, and I couldn't breath very well. I tossed and turned until about 1:30 before I decided that this was ridiculous, why stay in bed? So I got on the

Mr. Helpful

2008-09-09T11:30:00.013-07:00

So yesterday was Monday, which means it was mopping day. I got out the mop and bucket, filled the bucket with water and cleaner, and carried it into the kitchen. Denver confiscated the mop. When I wrestled it away from him, he said, "Well fine mom, then I'll just go get my own mop." Okay, since his only words consist of cowd (cold), mimi (binki), neenee (LynnE), and leeeee (please), (well there

1st Day of Preschool!

2008-09-02T12:34:00.008-07:00

Here's Amberlyn & Wyatt at Mrs. T.'s house after their 1st day of the new school year! They had Mrs. T. last year, and they love her! (ya, ya, I know it's now September 2nd. I'm a procrastinator...what can I say.)

At least I don't have to worry about her growing up to be a hostage negotiator

2008-08-31T19:26:00.006-07:00

Dinner-(Which, by the way, was supposed to be roasted chicken, but apparently the bird had gone bad (very, very bad) in which case we settled for mac n' cheese with cut up hotdogs and a side of frozen veggies.)Amberlyn: "Let's race! De-eee I'm gonna wi-in!"Denver: "uspbpltthhh"Amberlyn: "One! Two! THREE!!!!....(big bite of macaroni) I WON!!!!"Denver: "BLUE!" (very proud of himself for recognizing

arggrghhhrrrAAHHGGRRAA!!!!!!!!!!!

2008-08-27T17:39:00.011-07:00

Here's how I feel about my sewing machine at the moment.Wait... Let me rephrase that.Hmmm...not quite right.....HERE we go!!!There. That's better.

Clothing: Optional (apparently)

2008-08-27T13:25:00.005-07:00

Well Denver has somehow figured out how to undress himself. I dress him in the morning, and a few hours later he comes in wearing a shirt, AND NOTHING ELSE. Little streaker. I am constantly trying to get his diaper and shorts back on him. And HOW is it that he manages to get his diaper off with his pants still on??!!?! Luckily, no little puddles have shown up, yet. (I just jinxed myself, didn't I

Now you see it, Now you don't! (oh wait, there it is.)

2008-08-23T20:20:00.006-07:00

Amberlyn usually likes broccoli. (I know!) Denver actually loves broccoli. (How did I get this lucky?!) But last night for dinner, we had beef stroganoff and, yup, broccoli. Denver devoured his. The child has been a bottomless pit lately, I think he's gained 5 pounds this month! Amberlyn on the other hand, always needs coaxing. Unless it's mac n' cheese. Of course, she inhales the processed,

RazzBerryPie Boutique Giveaway!

2008-08-20T23:23:00.001-07:00

Check out my latest giveaway! It's on my new blog! Sign up here! RazzBerryPie Boutique: Giveaway!#linksThe goody will be revealed this Friday!

Things I LOVE! (not really)

2008-08-19T17:40:00.001-07:00

* I Love when I drop my nice clean, folded laundry all over the floor on my way to the closet to put it away.* I Love when my 21 month old son decides slurp his water, milk, otter pop, (whatever) off. of. the. floor. (or sidewalk. yay.)* I Love when I hear a crash followed by a scream because my 4 year old daughter has declared "couch jumping" the next Olympic sport.* I Love when my DH tells me

Why my 4 year old makes me laugh!

2008-08-17T11:32:00.000-07:00

* So while Nicole was here last, Amberlyn was playing with a blanket and baby Thomas' car seat. (He was not in it.) She seemed to be having trouble with something. I asked her what was wrong, and her exasperated reply was, "I'm trying to build a bridge, and I'm getting SO frustrated!" I didn't even know she knew what that meant!* We were working outside the other day, and Amberlyn came in to get

She loves me, She loves me not!

2008-08-11T10:41:00.001-07:00

So, when Nicole & Logan were visiting, Nicole stopped by one evening for a night of girl talk & games. Grampa came later to pick her up that night, and as Aunt Nicole and Grampa were leaving, Amberlyn said she needed to tell them a secret in their ear. Grampa leaned over and Amberlyn whispered, "pspswshwspsps" and said "Don't tell anyone your secret!" Aunt Nicole was next and got the same "

And the Winner Is....!!!

2008-08-10T22:10:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to.....Stacey Morgan!!!!!! Please email me so I can get you your new necklace!!!!CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Our "Helper"

2008-08-10T19:19:00.000-07:00

So, I heard the rattling of silverware, and could tell that Denver was getting into the dishwasher. Then I heard another clang and could tell he was getting into the silverware drawer. I walked in, and he was "helping". He was unloading the dishwasher for me! He had emptied about half the silverware basket in to the drawer for me. Granted, it was the wrong drawer, and since he can't reach the

GiveAway!!

2008-08-07T13:02:00.000-07:00

Okay, here goes! This is my 1st Giveaway! Up for grabs is this great Jasper coin necklace, strung on a gunmetal chain. The necklace measures 18", the coin measures 1-1/2".************************************************** **************************************************To enter the contest, just leave a comment to this post. (Just one please. Anonymous, people will be ignored.) I will announce

Oops!

2008-07-16T19:44:00.000-07:00

Our Y.W. activity last night was water games. I was running late and didn't have time to change into my swim suit, so I just changed my shorts and headed out the door. One of the games was to put on wet shorts and a wet t-shirt over our swimsuits, run to our team, take them off for the next person to put on and so forth. Well I got the clothes on, ran to my partner, took the shorts off, handed

Swim, Swim, Swim!!!

2008-06-19T12:56:00.000-07:00

Amberlyn & Denver are both enrolled in swimming lessons! Amberlyn took lessons last summer, and has started up again this summer, she's a little fish! This is Denver's 1st session, and he's loving it! The first day or so, he couldn't believe that I would leave him with someone else and it broke my heart to listen to him cry. The tears only lasted a few minutes, then he figured out it was just

A Great Sunday!

2008-05-18T16:00:00.002-07:00

Today was a milestone day! Denver is officially 18 months old, which means he is old enough for nursery! Here are some pictures of him before church on his first day!He was a champ! He hardly looked back. There was another little boy crying his eyes out, which had concerned Denver some. I thought he would soon break down, but he pulled through, and found a great firetruck to play with. (Thank

New Baby! (No not mine)

2008-04-23T23:02:00.001-07:00

Here are some pictures and a short video (he's a baby, so he really just sits there licking his lips) of my newest nephew! Thomas Rust Berry was born to Logan and Nicole, on Tuesday, April 22nd, at 8:10 pm England time (12:10 pm AZ time). Weighing in at 8 lbs 10 oz, and 21-1/2" tall, this baby boy was not so little! But he's still very cute! Logan's email address is ltomberry@gmail.com and

Dance, Dance, Dance!

2008-03-29T11:08:00.000-07:00

Daddy turned on the music and they danced their little hearts out! Denver's arms swinging and feet stomping was so cute! Amberlyn's boogie was pretty cute too!

Kids in the snow

2008-03-11T13:02:00.000-07:00

We went up to Show Low for the weekend. There wasn't any snow there, but we saw lots on our way up there. I told Amberlyn that we could stop on the way back. When we got to Forrest Lakes on our way home, we pulled over to the side of the road and walked back a little. I accidentally parked next to a dead cat, and didn't realize it until we were already out of the car. I told Amberlyn not to get

Gordon B. Hinkley IS the Prophet!

2008-02-13T15:51:00.000-07:00

So last Sunday after dinner, we had Family Home Evening. (Matt works lots of Mondays, so we do Sundays) We went over Amberlyn's primary talk for our lesson. We told her that Nephi was a Prophet just like Adam (she's been singing 'Adam was a Prophet' constantly), and Joseph Smith, and now we have a new Prophet named Thomas S. Monson. She said, "NO! The Prophet is Gordon B. Hinkley!" We had told

Amberlyn's Primary Talk

2008-02-10T19:19:00.001-07:00

Amberlyn gave her first Primary talk! She did very well, and spoke clearly and loudly! Here is a copy of her talk.For my soul delighteth in the scriptures, and my heart pondereth them, and writeth them for the learning and the profit of my children. (2 Nephi 4:15).Nephi, a Book of Mormon prophet, loved the scriptures. He spent time reading them, thinking about them, and teaching them. Nephi knew

A few of my digital creations!

2008-01-15T14:40:00.001-07:00