California Dreamin!

*WARNING* Picture overload!!!

Last week the boys and I ventured off to Mesquite to pick up my 2 nieces and nephew. My sister Celeste was going to have a baby so I took her kids and mine to California to visit my parents and to celebrate Candi's graduation. With the 6 of us loaded up, we headed off Wednesday morning. (Just in time too because Celeste had her baby that evening!) The kids were AMAZING on the way down, I couldn't have asked for them to be more perfect! (since it was 5 of them and 1 of me!)

We kept them busy the whole week, but they still managed to drive my family crazy with the loudness and craziness!

The kids pretty much went swimming everyday!


Lliam "I'm a Mermaid!"


And ate Cheetos!

We went to the Friant Fish Hatchery...it was totally free and so much fun (we were able to feed the fish too).


Candi and Lliam


Grandpa and Lliam


All the Crazy Chilin's


Josh and Alexis


My good friend Melissa and her family were able to come too! It was so good seeing some friends!

After the hatchery we went to Loss Lake for some lunch. The water was freezing cold, but that didn't stop the kids!

We also went to Rodery Park, there is the Zoo, a Playland and Storyland and a bunch of playground and picnic areas that are way fun! We always went to the zoo so this time we went to Storyland and Playland.



Reid and Jace going down The Old Women's Shoe slide!


The Hughe's kids in the 3 Bears Chairs.


Grandma, Alexis and Lliam going down the 3 Bear's slide.


Reid on the Dragon Roller Coaster


Lliam on the ladybug ride


Jace and Cassidy on the Dragon Rollercoaster


Alexis on the ladybug ride

I could have stayed longer, but the kids and my family were ready for it to be over. Plus the Hughe's wanted to see their new baby brother! So Monday we loaded them all in the car and took off (this time I had my mom with me so it was even easier!)
Thanks Mom and Dad for letting us crash your house (literally). And Dad, I hope you're enjoying the peace and quiet and cleanliness of you house!

Give Away From Sassy Saver!

Just wanted to post and brag about a great blog that I follow!
It's a great site for coupons and free stuff!
Right now she is giving away organization binder for all your great coupons you've been collecting! This will help me a ton to be able to use for coupons and get some better deals!!!
Feel free to check it out, just click on the cute button called the
Sassy Saver!

Babies....Mmmmm....

So I was looking at a picture of my friend's Bryan and Helga's new baby girl...she is ADORABLE to say the least. Reid was looking with me, and as I do every time I see a baby, I ask Reid if he wants a baby sister. On this occasion he answered a little differently...

Mom: She's cute, I want a baby girl, don't you?"
Reid: Yeah, and a baby boy.
Mom: A boy and a girl at the same time? You want 2 babies?
Reid: Yeah

Mmmmm...forshadowing? Watch out Jed!

(THIS IS IN NO WAY AN ANNOUNCEMENT, WE ARE NOT PREGNANT! )
though i can always wish!

Cloth Diapers...giveaway

I have always wanted to give cloth diapers a try...they are soo different now from what our parents used! They are great for the environment and will save you money in the long run. However, they can be a bit pricey up front, which is why I've never gotten in to them. If you follow this link
http://simplemom.net/
they are giving away some cloth diapers to get you started! Plus she is posting everything and anything there is to know about cloth diapers! check it out if you're curious!

We're Still Alive!

just dropping a note to update everyone...
Jed's busy studying, preparing to take the
DAT at then end of this month.
Reid is busy telling me all the letters he sees and that 'BEMIS' spells Toilet! (it's the brand name). Lliam is busy copying reid with everything.
and I am busy babysitting!

We are sooo excited for our california trip next week (so we won't be updating until after we come back). Hope everyone is doing great and things are going well for you all!