Life as we know it...: September 2012

Monday, September 24, 2012

Week full of fun!

We got up at 3:00 a.m. so we could get an early start on our trip to Utah for Aunt Jill's wedding.

Maddie was assigned from her teachers at school to do an "Expert Report". She was to become

an "expert" on something and she chose to report about Utah. She made a log so she could

record mileage, gas, money, time, stops, etc. on our trip. We were on vacation but the girls still had

WAY TOO MUCH homework to do while we were gone. The expert report was a fun thing to do!!

Bright eyed at 3:00 a.m. with our travel log.

About 30 minutes into our travels Parker started to

ask "How many more minutes?" I swear that kid

must have asked us a million times "how many more

minutes?" He even asked us in his sleep. He was

annoying yet hilarious all at the same time.

Gas stop #1....

Many more miles to go...sigh

The trip went well - my kids and my

dad did a great job. Perfect road trip!

We were in Utah on Mother's Day.

Here's some of the kids with Grandma.

It was also a bright and early morning.

After Mother's Day dinner we played

croquet in the backyard. Parker

refers to it as broquet.

My kids only wear bandannas on their

heads in Utah. Go figure!?

Monday night we did smores in

Grandma Farrell's backyard

Aunt Jill is helping Maddie

roast the perfect marshmellow

Farrell and the future son in law, Tyler

Farrell, Lauren, and Jeff

Lauren is getting all her supplies

ready to roast

Parker and Maddie had more than

enough sugar

Tuesday afternoon we swam in Dixie's Pool

This girl is always striking a pose

Parker loves to spit water!

Tuesday evening was Endowments at the

Bountiful temple followed by dinner at

the Mandrin. Thanks to my parents for

watching my kids. I love dates with Jeff!

Especially temple dates with my mate!

Wednesday was pedicure day for all the girls.

The boys went to the driving range to hit

a bucket of balls. Everyone was happy!

Poor Jill, can't even relax while getting her toes done.

She was on the phone WORKING! I guess you

gotta do what you gotta do so you can get married

and be on a honeymoon for a week :)

The sisters in law - Sam and Laura and me....

oh wait, I am behind the camera

The nieces also got to go.

Lauren, Anonya, Maddie

Wednesday night was the wedding dinner

at the Joseph Smith Memorial Building.

Yea, another date with Jeff. Thanks

again parents for watching my children.

This is a GREAT vacation!

Thursday morning was wedding day. Super

Aunt Jill rented out the hair salon and all the

girls got prettied up. It was so much fun!!

Lauren before

During

After

Look at those curls!

Now it's Maddie's turn

Loving the curls again!

My cute bunch with the bride...so pretty!

Laura, Jill, Sam

.....the nieces.

Stay tuned for the wedding...

A day to remember!!

Saturday, September 8, 2012

It's always fun when Grandpa comes...to the resuce

In the middle of May, Jeff went to Virginia to watch his younger brother graduate from Dental School. Jeff was very excited about the trip because it's where he also graduated from Dental School 4 years ago. Jeff really wanted me to go with him but unfortunately, I need to tend to matters at home. I stayed behind in order to get us ready for a very jam packed week of events in Utah a few days after Jeff left. In order to be financially smart, Jeff flew straight to Utah and did not come back to San Diego. This meant that I was going to make the 12 hour drive to Utah alone.....just me and my 3 kids. Well, my parents got wind of this and decided that was NOT the plan. Grandpa swooped in and came to the rescue. He booked himself a one way flight to California. He landed on Thursday, worked liked crazy on Friday to help me get all the last minute things done, and we left bright and early on Saturday morning. I am not so sure he was looking forward to the 12 hours in the car with my kids, but my kids were beyond thrilled that Grandpa was making the long voyage with us. Thanks Dad!! You're my hero.

Parker was set on feeding the ducks so we took time

out of our busy day on Friday and went on an adventure

The ducks were happy to see us

Adventures are always better with a buddy so

we picked up our friend Ben

The fountain came on when we were leaving

and the kids didn't have their suits so we

agreed to just get our feet a little wet

They had to get a close look at the

waterfall at the edge of the rocks

The boys failed!! They got more than

their feet wet. It sure was fun

My Funny Kids

Parker -" Mom, can me and Ben have a piece of chocolate?

Mom - I don't know. We need to ask his mom.

Parker - Why?

Ben - Because I am allergic to wheat.

Parker - What does allergic mean?

Mom - It means it makes you sick.

Parker - Oh. I am allergic to work. It makes me sick!"

11-29-12

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Parker age 4 - "Mom when I get married my wife will look just like you. She will be beautiful. She will have soft hair like you so I can run my fingers through it when we sleep. 11-7-12

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"Mom can I take a bath?" "Yes, Parker you may take a bath." "Woo hoo! You are the BEST mom ever!" 10-29-12

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Parker age 4 - I can't believe in all the years I've been alive that Dad has never showed me what fly spit looks like. 9-18-12

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"Today in school we got to play the Stocking Market. It was so fun. We got to buy, sell, and trade just like they do in New York." Maddie 8-31-12

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Yes, Parker you may say family prayer tonight. No, Parker you may not say them in dog. You need to say them in human. 8-20-12

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I just returned from the mailbox where we just got our new Friend and Ensign magazines. I came in the house and said, "Hey Maddie, we got a new Friend today." Maddie replied, "Oh yea, who is it?" funny!! 5-2-12

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Maddie is making a power point presentation for school using Microsoft. Our conversation went like this...

"Hey Maddie, what are you doing" "I am working on my microscopic presentation for school." 3-15-12

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Lauren is in her bedroom singing to the tune of "I Love To See The Temple" Her words are...."I love to see Hawaii, I'm going there some day." 2-29-12

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Maddie - "Mom, what is Grandpa's job at the bank?"

Mom - "He loans people money"

Maddie - "Oh, so you mean he's a LONER?" 1-9-12

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Maddie has been asked by Jeff to read the Book of Mormon everyday. Jeff checks in with her to see if she's done her reading for the day. Today Jeff asked her if she had done her reading and Maddie replied in a text from her i touch....."And it came to pass that Maddie has not yet done her reading." Ha, ha, ha....she's a witty little girl!!! 1-2-12

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Mom - "Parker your underwear is dirty. Please put on some new ones."
Parker - "No thanks mom, I like dirty underwear. It's my favorite kind." 12-20-11
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After Parker broke out in chicken pox he said to me..."Mom, I know how we can get rid of my chicken pox. You just put me in a sleeping bag and water me. Yep, that will do it." 12-14-11

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Parker -"Mom, I know how to say dirt in spanish."

Mom - "Ok, how?'

Parker very proudly said - "mud" 12-6-11

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Lauren proudly says..."I know how to spell DVD!" 11-26-11

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Lauren says to me...."Mom, I think Parker's almost ready for Kindergarten. He's the right size. Everything but his arms and his hands. They're still too small. They need to get bigger." 11-16-11

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I went to get the mail and when I returned Parker asked me what was in the mailbox. I told him "nothing, just stuff that's boring". Parker quickly responded without hesitation, "You mean like church." What? I asked him. "You know, church, it's boring!!" 11-9-11

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Parker said to Jeff...."Dad, I like you, but only when you yell at the girls." 10-18-11

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After walking into Parker's room and seeing popcorn kernels all over the floor.....

Mom- "Parker, you sure know how to make good messes"

Parker - "That's right. I don't know how to make bad messes." 9-15-11

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As we were driving past a strip mall Maddie exclaims with lots of excitement...."Oh look a bookstore!" Jeff and I just laughed and told her to read it again. It was a Rebok store. Nope, not a Rebook store. 9-2-11

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In order for this to be funny, you need to know that Grandma is a whopping 4 feet 11 inches tall.

Parker - Mom can we go mini golfing when Grandma comes to visit?

Mom- Sure Parker, that sounds like fun. Let's ask Grandma if she wants to go.

Parker - Do you think she's tall enough? 8-26-11

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Maddie- Mom, I think you need to take me to the doctor.

Mom- Why what's wrong?

Maddie- It's my butt.

Mom-Uh-ho, does it hurt?

Maddie- No, I need a new one. Mine has a crack in it!! giggle, giggle, giggle...

She thinks she's so funny. 8-11-11

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I need to begin by saying there is NO ROD in our tub.

Lauren was in the bathroom standing on the edge of the tub dancing, twirling, and spinning. I told her she'd better be careful or she might fall and crack her head. Lauren responded, "Don't worry Mom, I'll just hold tight to the iron rod. That will always keep me safe." 3-2-11

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Parker got out of bed tonight and asked me for a pencil. I asked him why an almost 3 year old needed a pencil at bedtime. He replied, "so I can color on my wall." Well, at least he was honest!! 1-3-11

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Lauren came into the bathroom crying. I asked her what was wrong. She replied, "I just don't know what I'm going to do about all my gray hair." 12-8-10

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We were all in the kitchen this afternoon making sandwiches for lunch and Jeff says, "I am so smart." Before he could tell us why he is so smart Lauren quickly responded, "You're not that smart!" It was hilarious .... 11-26-10

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Maddie says "Hey Lauren say I am a loser"

Lauren responds by saying "Maddie is a loser."

Ha, Ha, Ha, bet Maddie didn't expect Lauren to be so clever!! 11-21-10

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I am not sure if these next two should be funny but they are...

I was in my bedroom cleaning up trying to find the terrible smell. I kept thinking I would find a sour sippy cup of milk or a dirty diaper that somehow made it under the bed or in a dark corner somewhere. Lauren came in and asked what I was doing. I told her I was looking for a terrible smell but couldn't find it anywhere. She responded by saying, "well mom, maybe the Holy Ghost farted." maybe so Lauren...maybe so. 10-28-10

Today after church we were all in the gym while Jeff was helping clean up the chairs. I needed to talk to someone so I left and told Jeff to keep an eye on the kids. Well, we all know how difficult that is when you are busy stacking chairs. I came back to see the accordion curtains to the chapel open and Parker was on the stand RUNNING and STOMPING on the piano keys. I sent Jeff to get him because I couldn't stop laughing......I have a warped sense of humor!! 10-31-10

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We have a board game that has little super hero figures in it. Jeff & Parker were playing it & Parker picked up Spiderman & Spiderwoman. He showed them to Jeff and said, "Look, Spiderman & Spider Mommy." I'm so glad Parker thinks of me that way!!! 10-6-10

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While driving in the car today Lauren told me that she knows exactly what she wants to be when she grows up. "I want to be a mom just like you." OK, I said and why is that? Lauren responded, "so I can be the boss." 9-24-10

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In primary today Lauren was the VIP. She was asked to come to the front of the room and they read a paragraph all about Lauren. Then they asked her, "Lauren, what is one of your most favorite things to do?" She replied in total seriousness, "Breathe, I love to breathe." 8-29-30

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Today I was outside with my back to Jeff. I bent over to wind up the hose and Jeff said, "That is my favorite thing to watch" and Maddie said, "What? Watching mom work??" 8-27-10

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Tonight for FHE, I asked Maddie to read the first part of the 13th article of faith. It went like this...."We believe in being honest, true, chaste, VIOLENT, virtuous, and in doing good to all men...." It made me laugh since my kids seem to be rather "violent" during FHE. Appropriate!!?? 8-23-10

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Today I was explaining to Lauren that because her skin is so sensitive, she needs "special" sunscreen on her face or she will break out in hives. Later when I was giving her a bath she said," Mom, I am so glad you put that sunscreen on my face. I would hate it if bees flew in me." I was totally confused and asked her what she was talking about. She replied, "Well if I break out in hives, bees would for sure fly in me since that is where they live and that would be awful!!" 8-18-10