"I on the team!!"

Today we went "to town", and ended up getting the boys a football jersey for the upcoming season! They were pretty excited, and when we put the jersey on Lil H he turned and with a big smile on his face said, "I on the TEAM!!" it was just one of those cute moments. Here are pics of Lil H in his jersey, Big H is having a sleepover tonight at gpa & gmas so I will post picks of him later...The boys were SO excited about their jerseys they wanted to go show Uncle Justin at Home Depot, so we did!! Then when we got home Lil H went over and showed Grandpa Wayne, Grammanita, and Adri!

This is Lil H doing his GAME FACE (not quite as intimidating as Big H's)

He just sat down and smiled....so I took a picture!

Just love the back of his head, it's cute!
Way to be "on the team" Lil H, Let's go AGGIES!!!

Big H First (full) day of school

So, I am not quite sure how I am feeling today, I know that a lot of moms are jumping for joy on the first day of school, and that they are glad that summer vacation is over.....well, call me weird, but I am not jumping today or glad that summer vacation is over. In fact I have been known to get a little teary eyed lately when I think that Big H will be gone ALL day at school.....Honestly, I don't know if it is going to be harder on Big H, Lil H, or me???? It has made me realize just how FAST your kids grow up, and I don't know that I like how fast time seems to fly!! And looking back had I known how fast summer vacation was going to fly by, I am thinking would've, should've, could've(s). Overall I think and hope that we can consider this summer a good and fun one!!

I am amazed at how smart Big H is, and I think he is just so DARN cute!! I have come to realize that he is not just a boy, he is a BIG boy now.....he is growing up and the only thing I can do about it is make sure that I enjoy EVERY second I can!! Thank goodness he still gives me hugs and kisses and tells me he loves me!! He is excited to start school, but he himself even gets a little teared up when he thinks about being away from his little buddy and best friend ALL DAY!! But, Derek gave him a really nice Fathers Blessing last night, and I think that it helped both Henry and myself feel better about things!! Well, enough of the "sad/teary" thoughts, he are some pics of Big H on back to school night, and his FIRST day of 1st grade this morning....ENJOY :)

He found his cubby

This is where his coat will/should go

He is on the "class roster" lol

The CUTEST 1st grader

He was pretty excited!!

Have I mentioned he's a cutie??


Lil H waving bye to"his Henry"

The BUS is here

I LOVE ya H!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAYS/ANNIVERSARIES

August is a very eventful month for our little family but also extended family, particularly this past week. Julie gave birth to her little guy on the 15th, Grandma & Grandpa celebrated their anniversary on the 17th, Grandpas birthday was on the 20th, and the 21st in our home is an extra special day, not only is it the day I married my best friend 8 years ago (Dereks parents anniversary also), it is also the day that 5 years later I gave birth to his clone! Heck of a week huh?!?! We had some fun this past weekend, went to Salt Lake on Saturday, and then celebrated Lil H, Grandpas & PBJ's bday on Sunday when we were in Logan for dinner at Grandma and Grandpas. Here are some pics of the fun get together!

My boys and I :)

Happy Anniversary Bud!

Happy 3rd Birthday Lil H

The girls & Lil P

Grandpa and his 3 grandsons

Big H and his little cousin

It was all fun and games, UNTIL we sang HAPPY BIRTHDAY to him......

Tooth be gone!

Big H had a tooth that was loose, he would come up and show me every day how much more loose it was getting. The other day I had him show me, and it was time!!! That tooth was ready, and able to come out!! The big question...'Was Big H ready for it to come out??' After telling him how loose it was, and several trips to the bathroom to see it in the mirror, he got a look of excitement, and a sense of determination. He was ready to lose that tooth, that day...under one condition HE WOULD PULL IT OUT HIMSELF.

I told him to go ahead, that I was pretty sure he could pull it out himself.

Lil H stood by his side chanting "Pull Henry!! Pull Henry!!..."

So after playing around with it, and getting his finger muscles ready for one amazing pull, he yanked that sucker out!! He was pretty proud

And the best of of all the tooth fairy DID come :)

WAY TO GO H, you show that tooth who's boss.

County Fair

This past weekend was the County Fair, and it was one of the first days Derek and I were able to see each other than in passing, and we were actually able to spend some real quality time together in like 2 weeks!! So we decided to have some fun with the boys and went to the county fair! We aren't quite the "fair going" type but it was fun for the boys, and it was an easy way to burn some of their energy :) lol

The boys and I were pretty dang excited to go

Since you have to park between 1-6 blocks when going to the fair, we decided to support the public transportation and ride the bus!!!

the boys had fun sitting together, and they would point things out to each other

the boys wanted to buy an $8,000 toy.....sorry boys!

bring on the animals/ for some reason Henry reminds me of a scene from a City Slicker movie (minus the New York Mets hat) I can't quite put my finger on it........

Big H wanted chicken for dinner after seeing this beauty!

And of course a County fair experience is NOT complete if you don't ride at least one ride!


Woot!! wooooot!!! Caution, the cute boy train is about to leave the station!!

Big H pretended he was on a WIPEOUT course

Busy summer

There has been ALOT of change within my life and our little family since I last blogged! And before any of you wonder, or think you know what that change is, I will say WE ARE NOT EXPECTING!! Now, I will be the first to admit I am NOT a big fan of change, but it seems it has been hitting me from every direction. CHANGE #1 Derek has changed jobs and is working on something that will help him head in a bigger and better direction that he just didn't see ever happening with Specialized. CHANGE #2 my little guy started Preschool!! But please don't ask him what he does at preschool, because his response will most likely be "I cry!" which in a way is true, but he only whimpers for a few minutes when he first gets there, don't let him fool you. CHANGE #3 I started a new job, at the Endoscopy Lab as secretary, and I am also still at he ER. CHANGE #4 Big H lost his 2nd tooth, he pulled it out himself!!!

So there are my reasons I have been a little slacker on the blogging end of life. I do however like to think that I have a legit excuse........WORK, but most of all my new job! Now I said it was a legit excuse, not necessarily a fun one!! And on those days where I just wanted to give up (after 10 hours of training) found it so overwhelming, and I didn't want to go back the next day there are only a few things that kept me going. Besides the wonderful and much needed encouragement from the hub. There was something else that I have found can motivate a parent easier than anyone, or anything...........MY BOYS!!

So here are some fun pics of the boys lately

they did have food to go with the fry sauce

Nothing like bond between a father and his clone (Big H was a at a sleepover)

One COOL dude

They didn't necessarily remind me of Kings with the crowns, they are more the Jester type

Henry is pretty dang excited to play flag football this year

Forget the flat brim look, they're bringing backwards back

who needs to go to M&M World in Vegas??
Just go to your friendly neighborhood gas station!