Star Light, Star Bright...

I wish I may, i wish I might, have this wish, I wish tonight.

Is what Reid said tonight with the first (and only due to clouds) star he saw tonight...

Me: What's your wish?
Reid: what?
Me: What do you wish for? What do you want to happen or have?
He thinks about it...
Reid: What is that thing that squirts blood out of it's eyes?
Me: A Horned Lizard?
Reid: YEAH! I wish I was a Horned Lizard.
Me: Why do you want to be a Horned lizard?
Reid: So that I can squirt blood out of my eyes and make more horned lizards.
Me: OK!

Today I...

Felt the cool breeze

Listened to the wind blow

Admired at the beautiful nature all around me

Saw pure excitement on Lliam's face as he reeled in his first fish!

Watching enjoyment all over Reid's face as he cast, hooked and reeled in all of his fish.

Enjoyed a morning out on Mantua (pronounced Maneay) lake with the family and Alta.

Took a nap

Played race, Duck Duck Goose, Obstacle Course, Watermelon Watermelon (remember that game my family?), tag, wrestling and on the playground with my boys (they definitely have short attention spans but never at a loss for energy!)

Listened to my boys laugh

Watched my boys play well together

Promise to have more days soaking in the joys of my boys!

Children Are My Business

Some of you may know that I have always wanted to start up my own preschool...and hopefully soon I'll be able to do that. However, there are a few things I need to do in order to achieve my goal. The first thing is to get my Bachelor Degree, this I will be doing starting September 8th. It's a Dual Concentration Program in Infant/Toddler and Preschool Development/Education!
I am so excited to get this going!

Also, I feel like I need to show my future parents (of the children I will be teaching) what kind of a teacher I am and how much I love what I am doing. So I have designed a blog to better do this.
It is...
http://missleonaspreschool.blogspot.com

This way, wherever we move to, anyone will be able to know my reputation. So check it out! I'll be posting some weekly lessons, good reads for kids and other fun and developmental information!

Where Babies Come From

We ask the boys all the time where we got them from because they are just too funny and crazy! Jed asked lliam where we got him from and he said, "From Chuckie Cheeses!"
Reid knows the answer (he always says from my mommy's tummy).

Enchanted

Recently we watched the movie Enchanted and today when we got home from church Reid went into the little 'cabin' that's in the back yard, opened the window and sang, "Ah-a-a-a. Ah-a-a-a, calling all the animals!

Amazed

I am always amazed when I hear Reid or Lliam answer questions directed to them. I always wonder, 'When did he learn that? or "That's been so long ago since we talked about that." The minds these boys have are amazing and are still growing. Now is the time to be teaching them, they are so eager to learn (not to mention their brain is growing again at this age). Plus the many cute things they come up with on their own, some not even making any sense.
For example, today Reid said that we needed more girls in the family (i'm training him well!) and Jed asked why, Reid's reply was so that everyone would have their own toothbrush! Doesn't make much sense to us but I'm sure he has a logical reason that only he would understand!
I want to start writing down more of what they say. I forget too easily and am definitely not up for Mother of the Year, so I'd like to remember those good times more and more. So hopefully you'll get to enjoy some fun insight from my boys and learn more of what they see the world as! It's a completly different place!

Free Redbox Movie!

I finally got another free code! Happy movie watching!!!

27HZ4KT

*Remember, if you use different credit cards you'd get multiple free movies! Good until midnight tonight!

Great Giveaway!

Sassy Saver is giving away an In Balance Mattress Topper! It's way cool and would be nice for us (anyone) to have! Check out her website to learn more about it!


The In Balance Mattress Topper is made OUTLAST fabric technology. This fabric is specially designed to reduce the ups and downs in temperature that causes hot spots and cold spots on your bed and cause you to have a restless nights sleep. It is hypo-allergenic and anti-fungal. They have a variety of sizes as well. These aren't just for queen or king beds!!!

What's New?!

We have been so busy, working, studying, playing that I haven't had much time to post...finally I have a little bit, i wanted to post some pix but am not home so those will have to come later!

Reid is still the crazy boy we all know and love! He becomes a fish when his feet touch the water. He's not quite tall enough to play in the shallow end, but loves to stay on the step at Aunt Jenny's pool and swim around! He is so smart and loves to learn new things.

Lliam is currently being potty trained and I must say, it's going easier than I thought. I put them straight into underwear (only pull-ups when they sleep and at church so the nursery teachers don't have to worry or clean up any messes). He's doing pretty good, currently he'll start peeing in his underwear, stops and finishes in the toilet. So, we're working on realizing when he needs to go and going in the toilet first! Any advice would be wonderful!


Leona is enjoying the summer and all the mini vacations we've done and will still do. We're just about gone every other weekend (i have to teach my Sunbeams sometimes!) I am also preparing to do a preschool this year for Lliam, Nolan (the boy i bbsit) and maybe others. AND once all the kids go back to school I'll be starting a Bachelore Degree program online! I am so excited to get my Bachelor degree!

Jed finally woke up and realized that summer is nearly over and is trying to have a bit of fun before things (hopefully) get crazy again. He took the DAT (Dental Admissions Test) a couple days ago. He got a 19 on it witch isn't awful (20 is the average accepted score), yet it doesn't guarantee us a spot. So we still are waiting and hoping for some interview requests. We'll keep you posted!

A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL THOSE WHO PRAYED AND FASTED FOR US.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL OF YOUR SUPPORT!!!

REDBOX FREE RENTAL MONDAY!

Every Monday you can get a free rental from RedBox. You can sign up and they will text you on Mondays the code (however I haven't received it EVERY monday). or just check back here and when i receive the code i'll post it!

Today's code is: 4J7LF6

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!