Our 4th of July

We had a super fun 4th of July weekend. All of Brett's family were in town so we could have a big birthday party. We went swimming, opened presents, ate lots of good food, went to the park, and celebrated Koltens real birthday. The best part for the kids was spending time with their cousins. I actually love the 4th of July. It has always been one of my favorite holidays. We had a great time with our families. I forgot to mention that we watched the Fireworks with my Grandpa Jones, and my mom and dad. I didn't get any pictures of that because it was so cold no one was going to unwrap from their blankets to take a picture.

Madison and Andrew at the park.

All of the Woodland Grandchildren. Shannon and Kathryn will be adding two more in October and November.

Me and the kids. Brett was at home working on our Basement.

All of the Jones Grand kids.

Madi and Andrew

Madi and her present from Aunt Kathryn

Andrew and Carson. Carson picked it out for Andrew. Handsome boys!!

Woodland Grand kids minus Carson his was getting stitches in his head:(

Andrew in his Woody towel

Andrew

Wow what can I say about this little boy!!!! When I was pregnant with him we chose not to find out what we were having. My sister Alisha had a baby girl 4 weeks before. When I heard that she had just brought a little girl into this world I automatically thought great now I am going to have a BOY!! I really wanted another little girl. I kept telling my self that It was OK I was going to have a little girl. I know how rude of me. I had to have him C- section so Brett and my Brother in law Lamar gave me a blessing before we went to the hospital. While Brett was giving the blessing he said something like bless that HE will be a healthy baby. When we got in the car I asked him what that was all about? (I am still positive that we were having a girl) He said I don't know it just came out with out thinking it at all. Well we get to the hospital and get started with everything. The time comes when they pull him out and i was so excited. Then I hear well HIS water works. The first time I see Brett through the whole thing, and he leans over the drape and said " Did you hear that I have a little BOY. That was it for me I was so excited we had a little boy. My mom was watching through the window and couldn't hear what they said but she thought that baby better be a boy because look at the size of those Hands and feet:) I fell in love with that cute little guy and he still keeps surprising me. Andrew is like having 3 kids in one some days. He has always been so active and on the go. There is something about little girls though. He can't resist bugging them. I think that we are going to have to pay for therapy for Alisha's little girl Brityn:) He loves his horse Sandy. He loves to play cowboy and thinks Uncle Dan's farm is the best place to be. He like to play catch with Brett but most of all he likes to be with Brett and do what ever he is doing. I Love this kid so much. My mom said yesterday that it seems like he has been with us longer than 3 years. I can't imagine life with out him. I hope that he had a fun Birthday. Andrew we love you!!!
Andrew 1 year old

Andrew about 9 months old in Disneyland

Andrew 6months old

Andrew 1 years old and eating dirt.

Andrew a couple hours old.

Andrew's Birthday #3

Andrews birthday fell on Memorial day this year so we had his Birthday party on Sunday with our families. I only took pictures of Andrew and forgot to take any of the party guests. He has been obsessed with the song Big Green Tractor. My mom found the cake pan in St. George one weekend and couldn't help her self. He loved it! We were going to have a farm Birthday anyway so it fit perfect. As you can see in the pictures he also got a tractor of his own. He is also in love with that. He was not so good at driving it at first, but he really good now. He was so fun this year for his b-day because he knew what was going on and that all the attention was for him. We love this little guy so much. We are so glad he is a part of our family. Also my aunt Julie took him for a tour of the farm while we were out in Levan. He loved every bit of it. He told Julie he was so glad that she took him to see all of the animals. she even let him name one of the ponies Snow Cone:)

Memorial Day!!

Memorial day was a great day for us. We started out in levan for lunch. I could kick my self for not getting a picture with My Grandma and Grandpa Mangelson. We had a fun time, and of course I had way too much to eat. Then we headed to Nephi. Madison and I went up to the Cemetery while Brett and Andrew went on a horse ride. Then they joined us later. We sat and listened to my Grandpa tell stories. He just got home two days ago from being in the hospital for over 3 months and in a care center for a week. He looked so good and it was good to have him there. It was a fun day with family.
My Family with Grandpa Jones

My Sisters Grave site. It always looks pretty thanks to my mom. I love the way it looks on Memorial day.(Top picture is my Grandma Jones' Grave site)

We miss her so Much

A Night at the Movies!!

I of course Put these pictures in the wrong order:) Every time I think that I am going to do it right. Yea right!! Any way the first couple of pictures are of the sleep over at Grandma Woodlands.
Andrew and Kolten. These two had so much fun together no fighting, no tears, just fun. They are so much alike in almost everything. They are the cutest little cowboys:)

The Girls playing dress-up in Grandma's Halloween Costumes. They were princesses. I am pretty sure Kaitlyn learned that pose from her mom:)

Getting ready for Bed!

And now the Movie!!!!


I was Invited by a friend to to to the movie with our kids on Friday night. Kathryn's Kids were here and Suzanne's kids were here,and Brett's mom invited Dan and Lisa's little girl to have a sleep over with the other girls (including Madison). So I thought it would be fun to take all the girls to the Movie. I had invited Reagan, but her family was already going so we meat her there. All the boys(all 4 of them) stayed home with Grandma, Suzy,and Alan.
The girls were so cute. I am pretty sure they had a great time. They each had their own popcorn drink and a snack. It was a fun night for us. Thanks Shari for inviting us to go!

A little of what we have been up to!!

Last weekend was Madison's dance review. She had so much fun! She wishes she could do that everyday. She even got a "Big Girl Costume" She kept looking at her self and then she said Mom I feel like a teenager!!!! WOW! She is a funny girl. I also have 4 other Nieces that performed in the reviews. Madison and Kaci Preformed Thursday, one at 5:00 and the other at 7:30. Emily, Reagan, and Brityn performed on Friday. Lisa Blackett and her daughter Marci Rach are the teachers. Lisa also taught me when I was little. Madi loves dancing. She did such a great job!! ( Her smile was also perfect. She kept asking me if her smile was a good one for the dance review:)She also got flowers from her Dad. He started this a couple of years ago, and of course she started to remind him about what kinds of flowers were her favorite. She got exactly what she wanted.
Reagan,Brityn,Emily, Madison

Her Flowers with note from Dad.

Madi and her flowers

Andrew slept through the whole thing. Poor kid was not impressed with the review:)

Reagan, Emily, Madi on the night of her review.

Her favorite pose:)

Madi and her teacher Lisa

Madi and Kaci

We can't forget about Andrew. He is such a good kid.(most of the time) He keeps me busy. This is what happens if I take my eyes off of him for more than 2 seconds. I had a good laugh and then took a picture. I love this kid so much I can't believe he is almost 3!!

Happy Mothers Day!

I hope everyone had a great Mothers Day. I sure did. I am so grateful for all of My mothers in my life. I have My Mom, Grandma's, My Mother-in-law, Aunts, Sisters,& Sister-in-laws. They are all such great examples to me and my kids. I LOVE being a Mom. I am not the best Mom in the world but I sure do try. I LOVE my kids so much. I am so grateful I get to be there MOM! I LOVE YOU!

Before I was a Mom, I never tripped over toys or forgot words to a lullaby. I didn't worry whether or not my plants were poisonous. I never thought about Immunizations.
Before I was a Mom, I had never been puked on, pooped on, chewed on, peed on. I had complete control of my mind and my thoughts. I slept all night.
Before I was a Mom, I never held down a screaming child so doctors could do tests. Or give shots. I never looked into teary eyes and cried. I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin. I never sat up late hours of the night watching a baby sleep.
Before I was a Mom, I never held a sleeping baby just because I didn't want to put her down. I never felt my heart break into a million pieces when I couldn't stop the hurt.
Before I was a Mom, I never knew that something so small could affect my life so much. I never knew that I could love someone so much. I never knew I would love being a Mom.
Before I was a mom, I didn't know the feeling of having my heart outside my body. I didn't know something so small could make me feel so important and Happy.
Before I was a Mom, I had never gotten up in the middle of the night every ten minutes to make sure all was okay. I had never known the warmth, the Joy, the Love, the Heartache, the Wonderment or the Satisfaction of being a Mom.
I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much, Before I was a MOM.