This weekend turned out really fun! My dad took Konner to their father and sons camp out at Sand Hollow lake.... the boys in my family are not good at taking pictures so I dont have any pictures of it to post.... sorry! Konner was really excited to go and when he came home he told me all about it. While the boys were gone, my mom took the girls out to dinner and cupcakes at 25 Main. It was so fun to just hang out with the girls. After dinner we went and did a little shopping. Emilee had a gift card she wanted to spend so we all picked out clothes for her to try on at Down East. 

all of the "girls"

I told Zaydee she had to sit on her bum in the high chair.... this is the look I got! 

Zayd with auntie Em

Yep, the cupcakes were mighty tasty! 

Zaydee and I shopping! 

Dusty got tickets for him and Konner to go to the MONSTER TRUCK show out at the fair grounds. Since this little outing was for "boys only" Zaydee and I went to Angelina's birthday party. Thera and Sharon were in town and invited us over. I am so glad I got to go.... WE HAD A BLAST! It has been so long since i have hung out with them and I forgot how much fun I had with all their family! We went to Pete and Alicia's house where they had a huge water slide and a little pool set up for the kids. Zayd played in the water and played babies with Audrey while i got to hang out with everyone. I will for sure be hanging out with them again... real soon!

Thera , Zayd, and me!

Aunt Barb, Thera, Tj

A week or so ago I finally got to go see Avatar! Bradi, Jess and I went to the Zions Giant screen theater and watched it in 3D. It was really good. I now know why no one could explain the movie to me. I loved the blue peoples world at night time. Every thing glowed! I would love to live there... I don't think I would love the creatures there though! I had a really good time.... Thanks girlies

This past weekend was my cousin, Justin's wedding. It was a quick decision on Justin and Megan's part but it turned out really great! All my family from California came into town for the wedding on Thursday. I went to the temple and watched all the kids (run around on the grass) and waited for everyone to come out. Megan looked gorgeous! Compliments to the Bridal Consultant....yeah, it was me! haha 

Grandpa and the "girls"

Daniel and Konner playing mercy!

Grandma Joy and Zaydee girl

Megan fell coming out of the temple.... 

The newly weds!

Konner and grandpa having a discussion about fathers and sons outing!

While all the family was in town, Julie, Sarah, Grandma Joy, my mom, me, and Zaydee went out and did a little shopping. If shopping was a sport, my aunt Julie would be a PRO! She can shop for days.... haha! We went to TJ Maxx where my grandma Joy found a TUTU that Zayd just had to have. She showed it to Zaydee and of course Zayd said "I want that dancing dress!" My grandma bought it for her and she had to put it on as soon as we got out of the store! She LOVED it soooo much! She didn't take it off the rest of the day... She wore it to OSHKOSH, GYMBOREE, THE CHILDRENS PLACE, and then to grandma Joys house. She really wants to take "dancing class".. I guess i will have to find a good dance class for her!

showing me her "dancing moves"

Mothers day, in the past, has been a hard day for me. This year, before Mother's day got here, I decided that it was going to be a great day... and it was! For 5 years I have hoped on every Mothers Day that I would get a cute little mom necklace, a card, or breakfast in bed.... and every year when that doesn't happen, I get my feelings hurt. Mothers Day growing up was always special for my mom and my dad always helped us realize how special she was. Well this year I decided that Mothers day is not about presents, cards, or even breakfast in bed. Mothers day is a day to celebrate being a mommy. I got to spend a whole day with just me and my kids. Saturday night I told them that it was Mothers day in the morning and explained to them what that meant. I told them that I was very lucky to be their mom and that they made me so happy. Konner woke up the next morning and came right into my room and gave me a hug and said, "Happy Mothers Day Mom." yeah.... I started crying. 

I have to share this because it made me so happy... Konner's friend Ryan knocked on the door and said, "Konner, can you play?" Konner says, "No cause it is Mothers Day and I am going to hang out with my mom." He is such a sweet boy..

My mom had helped the kids make cards for me and helped Konner make a coupon book for me. It was the cutest thing. Even though I had to clean up poo and make breakfast and lunch... It was still an amazing day! And what a difference a change of attitude makes. I love being a mom! I feel so lucky and blessed to have such great kids. They truly are troopers and they love and support me in trying to go to school and work. I am also very grateful for all the mothers in my life. My mom especially! I love you mom!

Yes... we are a silly bunch!

Zaydee with the rose I got at church.

The cards and flowers the kids made for me.... I will cherish them forever

Haha Zayd is a crack up! I changed a billion poo diapers this Mothers Day! I am glad she is grateful!

Love it..

We got to go to the PBR last week and Konner loved it. The only bad part about it was the arena was really small. I went a couple hours early and got a great seat. Zaydee loved climbing all over me and flirting with the old man behind us... but konner was standing in the front watching the whole time. We had a really fun time... minus the intoxicated gentleman sitting next to us!

Konner and I in our western attire!

During the National Anthem. Hats off

This is Zaydee's new tongue trick!

Konner glued to the bull riding

Today was my first day of the CNA program. I was super nervous for a couple different reasons. 

1. I have never done this kind of thing before and the "not knowing" is really scary for me. 

2. I am not sure if i can handle all the blood and guts that you have to handle for this kind of job. 

and..

3. I have to get up at 6a.m to get ready and get the kids ready because my class STARTS at 8 a.m. If anyone knows me... they know i am not a morning person. Well i guess that has to change. I have class Tuesdays and Thursdays 8-noon and I have to work at the care center doing clinicals 3 Wednesdays from 6am til 2pm. 

I had to go get my books, scrubs, stethoscope and blood pressure cuff last week with my kids. They have been to the book store with me before and it is quite the chore! So Konner picked out the stethoscope and blood pressure cuff while Zayd picked out the scrubs. I ended up with bright pink scrubs and a blue stethoscope with a blood pressure cuff that is blue with green hearts and polka dots. We made a fun afternoon out of it. I think it is important to teach my kids the importance of education and so I try to involve them in my school endeavors. I only have one picture taken from my cell phone to send to my aunt Con... but
I want to remember it so I will post it. 

don't mind the super messy room in the background! :)

When I take a picture of the polka dot, green heart, blood pressure cuff I will post it! Its pretty "cute"

Can't wait to be done with school! It is starting to feel like i am getting somewhere!

Last, but definitely not least.... I SOLD MY CAMERA!!! It was kind of bitter sweet I would say. I feel a little attached to my little XTi and I learned a lot on it! But on the up side.. I ordered a new one! The T2i... It should be here on Monday!! I am seriously so excited... and i just can't hide it :) haha

I am so excited to play with it and take some video! I have lots of fun things coming up that this camera will come in handy for!

Mixed emotions

Well, I decided that since Zaydee is begging me to potty train her..... I better make it so she can get out of her bed to go potty. So off came the front of her crib, and on went the "little" railing. I am having such a hard time with this because I feel like my baby is not a "baby" anymore. She is such a BIG GIRL. She can get in and out of her bed, swing from the bar, and tuck her dolls in her big girl bed. She loves feeling like a big girl and I HATE it. After I put her to bed I cried because this was a huge realization for me.... MY BABY IS A BIG GIRL. The worst part is, I have to act as excited as she is and that is hard! Konner got to have a sleep over at grandma Tucker's house last night and Zaydee wanted to call him and tell him about the bed! He was so excited for her and couldn't wait until we got home from church so he could see it. He gave her a love and said, "Wow, Zayd! Now you are a big girl!" Ugh... This is the first big hit! I now have a Big Boy and a Big Girl.... not a big boy and a baby girl. Well I am going to try to get over this quickly so.... here are some pictures of Zaydee and her new "BIG GIRL" bed.

"Minnie, look at our new big jiral bed!" (that is how Zayd says girl)

Look how big she is!