Where did September go? I cant believe it is almost over. Oh well that is okay, next month is a very important month!!!
Recap of the past couple weeks;

1. I keep forgetting about early out! I haven't missed picking him up but came very close.
2. A cow wondered through our backyard twice, leaving a nice size COW PIE behind
3. Went to play "Alligator golf" (Toads indoor golf)
4. Broc had his "Special Day" at school. They spot lighted him and he was able to invite who ever he wanted. This is who came, Grandma & Grandpa, Papa, and Nana. I forgot to grab his "Me" book and he almost broke down in tears, but he survived and he loved being the center of attention. SURPRISE?
5. My pots look terrific for it being Fall.
6. We went to the Sand Dunes. We have taken Broc before but this time he had his own bike and I have one to now. He loved riding his own and only almost tipped over once. Huge crocodile tears filled his goggles and he then said "I just want to ride with you now mom" and walked away from his bike leaving it in the middle of the sand. I told him he had to get back on and ride it back to camp. He went for a couple more rides by himself, but loved riding with me because we could go up big dunes and do little jumps. There is a little lake there and he loved playing in that as well. I took a couple pics but didn't want to bring my new camera out while riding for fear I would lose or break it, so i didn't get very many pics. I was super proud of Broc and how well he rode.
7. It was Homecoming for Morgan High so Grandma invited Broc to come and help paint the street. He loved painting and wants to know when they are going to do it again. Not soon enough according to him.
8. I got my hair permed, YEAH!
9. I am now the 2nd counselor in Relief Society. I know scary huh, I am good at buying crafts but not thinking of them or making them, and I oversee enrichment. I am so sorry for all the wonderful ladies in our ward. However I do have an excellent enrichment leader!
10. Ran a 5K with my dad in Layton and did pretty good. Knees did great just had a hard time breathing this time. Could have been that it was pretty darn cold in the morning or the fact that I drank Dr. Pepper the night before. Hum what do you think. Time 29.22 (dad has all the pics)

Hope everyone is doing great and all Brocs friends are enjoying Kindergarten. Bring on October!

Kindergarden Here I Come!

We made it! Or should I say I made it through the day! We didn't get Broc to bed as early as I hoped on Tuesday night so I was worried if it was going to be a battle getting him up. But at 7 I went into his room gave him a kiss and he sat right up and said "Mom what time is it? I need to get dressed so I can go to school, I don't want to miss the bus!" I have never seen him get dressed so fast, even for the times we went to Disneyland.
He didn't even argue when I told him it was time to do his hair. I had planned on making him a nice breakfast and even woke up early as to make sure I had time, but I looked in the fridge and noticed no eggs! His favorite breakfast is French Toast. Ya cant make that with out eggs. So I will try another day, but he was great for having his favorite Maple Brown Sugar Oatmeal. Breakfast of champions. While I was doing my hair I overheard Broc ask Kris for a blessing for his first day of school. I got all teary eyed when he asked and while Kris gave him the blessing. I told him after that he was ready to head off to school.

Of course we had to take pics before we left and he told me to "hurry mom, you take too many pics." Then he laughed at me as I followed Kris and him as they walked down to the bus stop and me in my car with my camera out the window take snap shots of them. (I am not crazy for following them in the car, I had to bring his list of stuff to the school so after the bus left I followed it to the school). We arrived at the bus stop like ten minutes early, but he didn't mind. It was funny because everyone that was early were all the parents with their kindergartners. Once the bus arrived the kids stood in a line to get on and I stood in line with him and reached for his hand and he pulled it away and said "not now mom" and put them in his pockets. I was heart broken, my little guy was too cool to hold his mommies hand. But he did give me a hug before he got on. I thought maybe he would sit in the front but nope, he had to check out all the seats. Finally he settled for a seat in the middle.

Once the bus left there was like 8 cars behind the bus, all parents following it to the school to make sure their kids got off and to their classes. Which I must say that is the one thing I was disappointed with the school about. There was no teacher or any staff their to help the kindergartners to get to their class. So once they got off the bus if they didn't have a sibling or a friend they didn't really know what to do once they got off. I was glad I was being an over protective parent, because the last thing I would want for Broc is to get upset because he didn't know where to go.

We found his class, and once their he knew exactly where to go to hang up his sweater and backpack and found his seat right away. I gave him another hug and relunctly left the room. Kris just hung back and laughed at me the whole time and just waved to Broc. I bet that is what Broc wished I would have done.

After I made sure he was off and good to go I went down to Kris's work to get some thing taken care of and while talking to Nana she said, "isn't today short day?" Oh CRAP! I had completely forgotten that Wednesday was their short day and it was 9:50 and they get done at 10:25. So I bee lined it out the door and drove as fast as I legally could to make sure I got home in time, the last thing I wanted was for him to get off the bus and me not be there, especially when I told him I would. Thankfully the bus was running a little behind and I made it in time.
When I asked him how his day was he said GREAT, and asked if he got to go back tomorrow. I then asked him what he learned or did and he said, "we learned how to push our chairs in, the pledge of allegiance, which I all ready knew, and colored and played tag and hopscotch" sounds like a fun day buddy! I hope tomorrow is as good as today!

Here I was thinking I didn't know what I was going to do with this extra time without him and it went by so fast I really didn't get to get anything done at all. Oh well there is always tomorrow.

Hair time!

Seriously mom Stop with the PICS

Totally a Kris look!

New BEN 10 Backpack




Finding his coat hanger

Ready to Learn!

Finally he's home!

Night before school starts!

Tomorrow is the big day! Broc starts Kindergarten!!!! He is so thrilled, he has talked about it all week and giggles every time someone askes him if he is ready for school. I told him I wanted to drive him to school the first day and he said, "come on mom, I want to ride the bus, you can take pictures at the bus stop!" So I guess he is riding the bus, but you can count on my following the bus all the way to the school to make sure he gets off the bus okay and finds his classroom. He rides the bus with all the older kids and I dont want him to get lost or scared when they all get off the bus. So dont worry more pics will be posted tomorrow, you wont want to miss them!

Colorado or Bust

This past weekend we joined our friends Sharkie (Meridth) and her husband T-Rex (Rex) for a quick road trip to Denver. In a couple weeks it is T-Rex's b-day and for his b-day Sharkie wanted to take him to a Steelers football game. It just so happened that they were playing the Denver Bronco's for one of their pre-season games.
So without him knowing we picked the two of them up and she told him we were going on a trip. Well Kris wanted to add to the fun of the surprise and the whole time we were driving their he kept telling him we were going to a ballet and also going to be staying on a reservation in a Tpee. Oh and after we passed a sign that said "State Penatenurey" he said we were going their to teach the inmates! Of course he didn't buy the state pen thing or the Tpee thing but I think he really thought we were going to a play or ballet.
After what seemed like the longest drive ever we arrived at our hotel in a city called Estes Park. It is a beautiful place, kind of like park city but much better and prettier! Sunday morning Sharkie made us a yummy breakfast and we walked around town for a while then headed into Denver for the game.
Our seats were only one section away from them and one row up. 14th row baby, great seats! Since I am not a huge football fan I thought I would cheer for the Steelers to support our friends. But after the first quarter I switched sides and cheered for the Bronco's. Kris doesnt care for either team so he didnt really cheer. For those of you who know Kris I am sure it is hard to believe that he just sat there and watched the game and didnt really cheer! lol
It started to rain after the first quater but only for about five minutes then it was a beautiful night. The game finally ended with the score being Bronco's 27 and Steelers 16.
The next morning when I woke up the first thing I wanted to do was look out the window to see the river right next to our room and guess what I saw? A very large Elk that was less then ten feet away. Of course my camera was in the car from the night before so all I had was my cell phone. So if you want to see pics check out my facebook page. It was so awesome to be that close to an Elk. It was so big and it was just chomping away on the grass and the trees. So COOL! Then when we were leaving the same one was by some cars. It looked like his antlers were going to scratch the car!
It was so hard leaving Broc! We didn't leave till Saturday but on Friday he had a date night planned with his favorite Nascar Buddy Lori and her nephew Kaden. So we dropped him off Friday night to stay the night with them (which they petted Donkeys and played x-Box and ate popcorn and stayed up till midnight). The next morning she made him Mickey Mouse pancakes then was taking him to a birthday party for us since we were leaving and weren't going to be able to take him. Well I couldn't stand the fact that I wasnt going to be able to see him till Monday so I went over to Lori's at ten and spent some time with him before we left town. (she thought I was crazy)
After the b-day party Lori took Broc up to my mom's where he stayed till Monday.
He went to Church with them on Sunday and that night he was sad and said he missed his mommy and daddy and wanted us to come home. My mom had him call us but we were at the game and so I didn't have my phone. The next morning (Monday)he called us and this was his message (hi mom its me Broc, call me....and get me a DS game, bye) It was such a funny message.
On Monday they went to Temple Square and then played indoor golf (it glowed, it was Broc said) and a couple arcade games. When we got home Kris had to go do a couple things for work so I went over to pick him up and Broc was waiting on the front porch for me, when I pulled up he had the biggest smile and just ran to the car. I couldn't help it I got all choked up! I was so happy to get the biggest hug and lots of kisses from him! I thought he would miss us but not that much! So I was so happy that he did miss us and he said, "mom I don't care if you and daddy go on a vacation again, just don't go for so long. I really missed you!" I missed him too!

Thanks to Mom and Lori for taking such great care of our boy and keeping him entertained and loved while we were gone. And thanks to Sharkie and T-Rex for a great weekend.

6 Hours in the yard

Yesterday I worked in the yard all day long, okay I braked for lunch and a Popsicle with Broc. Kris's dad came and took Broc in the morning to go minni golfing so I was able to get a lot done. It had been two weeks since I weed whacked and pulled weeds and it really needed to be done.
Thank goodness for Ipods. That kept me rocking all day! I had a couple people ask to see pics, so here are the pics. Enjoy

Meeting Broc's Teacher

Monday we went over for Back to School Night. Broc was so excited to meet his teacher (again) and see his classroom. He even painted a cute picture for her. We found out where he was sitting, played on his play ground, found the bathroom, libaray, lunch room and office. All though he knew where most of it was, it was still fun to see the excitment in him as he pretty much showed us eveything. I am so glad he went to pre-school there so he is familiar with the school. He meet a few kids that will be in his class and talked with them for a few. Next Wednesday is the big day. He is so excited he asks every day how many more days till he starts school and when he gets to ride the bus. It is an exciting time for him and for us, but I must admit I am sad to see my baby growing up so quickly.

Mowing Lawn

While I was mowing last night I looked up and saw Broc just standing on the deck looking board. I thought "This is a great teaching opportunity!"

I asked him if he wanted to mow and he said yes. So the first two rows I helped him then I let him do it all on his own. I was very impressed with his willingness to help me out and actually do it. It was however a little bit hard for me to watch as my straight lines had now become not so straight. But I looked past that for at least four rows and let him do his thing. He never complained once but said "This is hard work mom" When it came time to turn around, it wasnt quite a sharp turn more like a huge oval like turn. But still very funny.

He may be mowing on his own here in the next two years! All though I have to teach him how it looks really nice when your lines straight! LOL

Family Fun

Two weeks ago my sister and her family came to town for a short visit. We also finally were able to take family pics with everyone there! We haven't done that in probably 8 years. I am anxious to see how those turned out and cant wait to put one up in the house of our whole family.

While they were here we went to Willard Bay to do some boating. It started out great in the beginning, crappy in the middle and wonderful in the end. Why you ask...
The kids all got a chance to go out on the tube and what ever else they wanted to do, the last people who went out was me, my brother, my oldest sister, my dad and four of my nieces. We were having a great time when we looked up and noticed some dark clouds had creeped up on us very quickly! So we loaded up the boat and headed back to the picnic site we had. Still doing okay weather wise. We started eating lunch, and all the sudden the wind and rain started coming down like crazy. So we shoved what food we could and tried to catch our plates as they flew away with what was left of our food and got in the car and headed back to Grandma's to try to finish eating.

Once there we set up tables in the garage because we wanted to be outside but not in the rain finished eating and visited. Ten minutes later the rain stopped and it was a gorgeous night. We played Grandpa's home made game of gosh I don't know what it is called but people are spending a lot of money to play it and he made it out of PVC pipe. Fun times.

I really wish my brother in law would look for a job that would bring him closer here, but don't blame for not looking when he has a job. But sure would love it if he would KEVIN!!!!

Miss and Love you guys!

Last YARD SALE

Okay everyone, I am having my very last yard sale (This would be the second one I have ever done) this weekend. I still have baby clothes, baby toys, strollers, car seats and some clothes of mine, home decore and many other things. This is your final chance to get a piece of what used to be BROC's! (haha) Also a big incentive is several families in my neighborhood are doing it as well, so it would be worth the drive to the "STICKS" to come check it out. I am not going to post my address because my blog is not private. However most of you know where I live and if not call me or ask a the friend who you found my blog on by blog hopping! Any questions call me!

THIS SATURDAY 7AM

NO EARLY BIRDS, THEY WILL BE SHOT!

West Yellow Stone & Jackson Hole

July 24th weekend we wanted to get out of town, we left Saturday and went to West Yellowstone. The weather was probably perfect for most of you but for me it was a little chilly. We had bufflo burgers for dinner and ice cream for dessert and went swimming. Sunday morning we drove through the park and saw a Bear and Bufflo and a herd of Elk. Some people are so dumb though, this one kid was probably a couple yards away from this bison and kept getting closer! Dumb kid! We saw Old Faithful and she is still as faithful as ever, Broc said "that was neat can we go?" We then drove up to Jackson Hole and enjoyed the shops there and ate at this great pizza place. Then headed home through Bear Lake where we enjoyed a Raspberry shake. Yummy, but loaded with sugar. Most will say it was dumb to drive so far for such a short amount of time, but we enjoyed our visit in the car and walking around enjoying what we have been blessed with, beautiful scenery and animals.

First Trip to Zoo 2010

We finally made it to the zoo this year. Usually by now we have been quite a few times, but haven't had a chance to do it. My mom and Broc's friend Carson came along to join in the fun. The animals were pretty active this time around. We saw the cute baby elephant Suri and she is so cute. The zoo keeper was walking on the outside of the cage and Suri chased after her, it was so funny to watch her run along side the cage. When we saw the monkeys they were howling away, and then they would stop. We started making howling noises and the next thing we knew they were copying us. If we howled twice they would howl twice. It was so cute. On to the Tigers, they were huge and eating some meat. Then one came down right next to the glass to drink some water. WAY COOL! Glad for the glass though. After leaving there we went to In-N-Out! So yummy. And just for those who dont know they just opened one in West Valley right off the freeway. A lot closer! I think they are opening one in Centerville sometime and that will be one I wouldn't mind visiting at least once every two weeks!

Family Reunion

Summer Time...Sun, fun, pools, bike rides, ice creams, and of course FAMILY REUNIONS!

July 8th through the 11th we had Kris's family reunion. This year we stayed in a house in Park City. The weather was great and the kids had a great time. However for Kris and I it was a crazy weekend. Kris had to finish up the parade of homes and I had planned a yard sale that weekend as well. So this is how our crazy schedule went. Thursday Broc and I meet Kris's mom and sister in law in Morgan to travel on to park city. While they were following me their car over heated or shall I say it was lacking in some major oil. We made it to a gas station put some oil in it and away we went. We had a nice eventful evening. Two of the nieces got into Grandmas make up and went to town with it.

The next morning we all went over to the Olympic Park. Kris and I had been there before but only to look at so I didnt think they had much there. However they have a ton of things to do. They have the ski jumps where as right now the people and kids as well go down and land in a pool. That was fun to watch, they actually have classes for little kids. I wish I lived closer i would love to get Broc into something like that. They have two different zip lines and alpine slide. You can also watch the luge (i think that is what it is called) We went on the alpine slides and Broc loved that as well as the other kids, but then it started getting dark and the thunder clouds came in, so we went home. I had to get back Friday night because I was having my sale on Saturday morning, I left around 4 and Kris came up around 7 so we missed each other but at least he was up there with Broc. Saturday I had my sale (which went very well, and I still have a ton of stuff and will be having another sale to get rid of more stuff August 14th) Kris stayed up there till about 2 then headed home to do the parade of homes again, then came back up late that night for the last night with us. I headed back up around 4. The kids had spent the day boating and swimming in the pool. Sunday we packed up our crap and headed home. It was a fun weekend filled with a lot of kids but we all had a great time! Thanks Grandma and Grandpa for the place to stay and thanks to April for planning it, you did great as usual! Cant wait for next year.