Casey,Brynn,Tytan,Tanner & Fayth Turnbaugh

Halloween Fun

2010-11-08T14:53:00.000-08:00

Here is a video compilation of our many Halloween festivities. At first Fayth was a clown, but she kept insisting that she was a princess. So, on actual Halloween I let her wear a wig and be a princess. It was pretty funny. The boys had a fun time as well, and scored major candy! And Casey put a bit of a twist on his traditional Tiger Woods costume. Take a look...

Craving of the Week

2010-10-25T12:53:00.000-07:00

Chicken Roll Ups

1 package refrigerated crescent rolls, 8 rolls
8 oz cream cheese
1 can cooked chicken
2 tbs melted butter
bread crumbs
1 can cream of chicken

Roll out the crescent rolls onto and lay flat. In a bowl combine chicken and cream cheese. You won't need all 8oz of cream cheese, just however much you like. I also add some garlic salt (you can add whatever you like). Then spoon the mixture onto the fat part of the crescent triangle. Roll it up and pinch ends closed. Brush melted butter on the rolls, and then roll in bread crumbs. Cook on a cookie sheet or in a baking dish for 15-20 mins at 300 degrees. In a saucepan mix the cream of chicken with some milk and use as a gravy over the roll ups! LOVE IT!

Our Lady turns 2!

2010-10-23T13:43:00.000-07:00

We decided last minute, to take a trip to Utah. We celebrated Fayth's birthday there with lots of cousins! Everyone had a great time!

Big Girl Bed

2010-10-23T13:36:00.000-07:00

Fayth moved into her big girl bed, a few days before her birthday. The new bedding is from Grandma Nancy and it is adorable! She was very excited, she thought it was so pretty!

The bedding matches the decals in her room perfectly! I love her room. I hope she does as much as me :)

She was nervous, right before she went to bed. But she slept the whole night and didn't get out of her bed once. Kind of ironic that a "big girl" still has her pacifier...but she loves it and we are hoping to be rid of it within the next six months! One step at a time!

Labor Day

2010-09-09T09:07:00.000-07:00

What happens when you drive 10 hours to be with your grandparents, they have a really cool treadmill that you think does not work, so you let your kids play on it?

You end up in the Emergency Room in American Fork, Utah at 11pm at night. That is what happens!

We got to my grandparents around 6pm. Then we went to the mountains for a picnic with all my cousins. We got home and me and my grandma went downstairs to get the boys ready for bed. I put Fayth straight to bed, and then after their shower I brushed their teeth. They started playing on the treadmill, and I really did not even think about it. I was so tired and having a conversation with my grandma. She did tell them, that it was broken, and they could play on it and walk on it to make it go manually. Well, as I was in the bathroom next to the room with treadmill in it, I heard a horrible sound. Basically Ty screaming mixed with a loud crash and the sound of the treadmill going. Luckily my grandma was in the room, and stopped the treadmill right away. But when Ty turned it on, it was on full speed and of course knocked his feet out from under him...causing him to face plant, and then be shot off the treadmill. He must have hit the wall, and then his face was stuck in between the wall and the treadmill, causing burns to his face. When he fell face first, he bit all the way through his bottom lip, and knocked a few of his top baby teeth loose. Right after it happened he was screaming! Blood was pouring from his nose and mouth. It was so scary. Casey ran downstairs and we determined that he had bit through his lip. So we took him to the ER. He did amazing, and the ER staff there was very impressed with him. They had to numb his lip with novacaine, and I heard the nurse ask the doctor if they needed to bring in straps to hold him down. Well, this got me freaked out! I turned completely white, and the nurse asked ME if I was okay. Of course I lied and said I was great. They did not bring in restraints, but they brought in two nurses to hold him down...but he did not move, did not cry, did not make a sound as they gave him four shots in his lip! He is so brave and tough. Luckily he has healed amazingly, and we were able to do all the fun things we had planned. Here he is the next day, at the aquarium.

His mouth was very swollen, so he had to eat soft things and drink through a straw. But everyday the swelling went down more and more. So thankful he wasn't more seriously injured. As for our trip, we had a great time. Here is my grandma with all her great grandkids, minus two week old Owen who was in the stroller.

We all had a great time! So fun to be with family!

Here they are will all five of their great grand children. One more coming in December! I know..they don't look old enough right? As you can see, Ty's face was much better by the last day we were there. We learned a lesson the hard way, never play on exercise equipment no matter what! Tytan wouldn't even go in the same room as the treadmill for the rest of the trip! But we were so happy to spend time with my family that we don't get to see nearly enough. We are truly blessed!

Silly Girl

2010-08-26T12:06:00.000-07:00

Here is some video I took this morning. Fayth was trying to be clever. Notice how she looks at Tanner for his reaction. Pay no attention to her messy face from breakfast, or my deep voice from a cold.

Tytan turns 6

2010-08-13T19:13:00.001-07:00

He is getting too old. What can I say? But he really is more than I ever could of hoped for in a son.

His favorite gift was his skateboard. He loves it, and he is naturally good at it. Again...he is getting so big! I had an emotional day for sure.

These are my little helpers making cupcakes to take to Ty's class.

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Did you notice that Tanner's face is covered in mosquito bites? Or the huge pile of dirty laundry in the hall? Just click on the picture to make it bigger...you will notice!

Despite the never ending laundry, the frosting I made that Tanner informed me looked like snot, or the toy I bought at Kohl's that was supposed to change colors but never did....the most important thing is making these precious faces happy. And letting them know I love them more then I could ever say! I really don't think I could have asked for better children, if I had hand picked them myself!

See what I mean?

Time for Preschool

2010-08-11T12:20:00.000-07:00

Busy week, and two posts in one day? WOW! Tanner is going to preschool at a local high school this year. (No, not Casey's school...he is being a traitor!) But he gets to go Monday through Thursday, in the afternoons. It will be great for him!

Is it just me, or do these two look like twins?
Tanner's school even has its own playground, but he informed me the slide is too slow!

He was more than ready to go! His teacher seems very sweet. And as soon as I signed him in, he ran right into the room and began an obstacle course. Although, he was sweet enough to come back and give me a kiss!

Tytan's First Day of Kindergarten....take 2

2010-08-11T08:10:00.000-07:00

I am not even going to go into a long apology about why I have been such a blog slacker...but, I am going to try to get back into it. So here it goes!

We decided to have Tytan do Kindergarten again. He was the very youngest in his class, starting Kindergarten when he was just four. So this will be really good for him. Not only to be the oldest in his class, but to gain some confidence and develop his core knowledge even more. He was very excited for the day.

The schedule for Kindergarten changed this year. Which worked out perfectly for Ty. It will make it seem different to him. Instead of five half days, he goes Tuesday and Thursday and every other Friday ALL DAY! He even gets to eat lunch at school. He was very excited about that, and to pick out his favorite colored lunch box.

Tanner and Fayth were excited for Tytan too!

His teacher is Mrs. Davis. She has been so nice and welcoming to Tytan. She asked the students to bring their favorite stuffed animal, so Tytan brought Nemo.

He had a great day! He said it did not feel long at all. He loved going to lunch and especially the note I wrote him on his napkin. He looks WAY older then most the kids in his class. But I know as the years go by, it won't be such a noticeable difference. And it will only be to his benefit.

Fayth really loves BOTH her brothers. She would ask for Tytan all day. And when he got home she was talking to him non stop. And all the sudden she said, "Ty miss you!" It was sweet. She is going to have the hardest transition this year, with both her brothers and Dad being at school. She understands the concept now, and would really love to go to school herself. Good thing she loves her brothers so much...as a new one will arrive in December!!!

I know it is a bit early but...

2009-11-10T09:02:00.001-08:00

Send your own ElfYourself eCards

Halloween

2009-11-03T13:36:00.001-08:00

I am not trying to be a Halloween scrooge, but I am glad it is over!

Fayth turns 1

2009-10-18T21:10:00.001-07:00

It is truly amazing to me, how in one year's time a baby can go from this

to this...

It has honestly been the fastest year of my life. Fayth has been a joy, a light, and a blessing to our family. She has made Tytan and Tanner brothers of a sister. And it has been great to watch the bonds form between them. I think she will be very lucky to have them watching over her throughout her life.

She is developing her own personality, which is truly all girl. She loves for you to feel bad for her when she gets hurt or scared. She already knows how to feed her new baby its bottle. She has always had the most delicate and girly hands, which I love. She is a little chatterbox and I am afraid for what we are in for once she can form sentences. But it really has been wonderful for me to have a daughter. When she was first born, I didn't feel any differently towards her then my boys. The love is the same regardless of gender. But now, it is fun to be able to take her in the kitchen and talk to her about what I am making. Or to let her play with my makeup and talk to her about how I am putting it on. And of course, great to dress her in girl clothes. But I just love her spirit. And I am so thankful to my Heavenly Father for allowing me the opportunity to raise such great children. It is a great responsibility. But, one that Casey and I hope to make the best of. I am so happy Fayth is here! She is our "Baby Lady" and our little Butterfly. Each day her wings get a little bit bigger.

Best Meatloaf Ever

2009-09-14T08:40:00.000-07:00

Okay, so I know meatloaf doesn't have the greatest reputation. I never had it growing up, so when I got married I decided to try it. I have tried a few recipes, and this is by far my favorite. So I had to share it! Not only is it good, but it is cheap and easy. All three are requirements for recipes around my house.

Incredibly Cheesy Turkey Meatloaf

2 pounds ground turkey
1 cup milk
1 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
2 eggs
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 pound Colby cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup ketchup (optional)

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
In a bowl, mix the turkey, milk, bread crumbs, and eggs by hand. Season with salt and pepper. Fold the cheese cubes into the mixture. Transfer to a loaf pan, and top with ketchup.
Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, to an internal temperature of 180 degrees F (85 degrees C).

*So, the only things that I did different were, I seasoned the turkey with some garlic salt. And I used Cheddar cheese instead of Colby because that was what I had. (Be sure to do it in cubes) Lastly, instead of ketchup I spread a tangy BBQ sauce on the top of the meatloaf before I baked it. And I baked it for 1 hr and 15 minutes and it was perfect! So good, so easy. Be sure to mix all the ingredients with your hands. (Take your rings off) Let me know if you try it and like it!

Labor Day

2009-09-09T10:02:00.000-07:00

We had a nice time this Labor Day. We hiked to the top of the Castle Rock, which is our town's namesake landmark. It is just a couple of blocks from our new home. It is a great hike, just about a mile. Perfect for the boys to do on their own.

The view from the top of the trail is beautiful! You can even see our house, and the boys think that is so neat!

We have hiked this once before, a couple of weeks ago. But this time we went with our cousins, and they had fun exploring together.

Then, once you get to the top of the trail, if you are brave and daring (like Casey) then you can rock climb to the very top of the actual Castle Rock. So, Crystal, Seth, and Casey helped take all the kids to the top. Except for Fayth of course. And then Crystal watched Fayth while Casey took me up. It was fun! And I am very grateful to live in such a beautiful place!

Tanner goes to Preschool

2009-08-28T09:57:00.000-07:00

Tanner started preschool this week. He goes twice a week for two hours. He is loving it! He picked out his own outfit for the first day. And when I say HE picked it out...I mean it! Tanner is my little fashionable child. He knows what he wants, and it always matches! He started dressing himself right at two years old, and I have been letting him do it since.

Plus, he decided on all his own poses for his photo shoot. He sure knows what he wants!

You would have thought that I would have told him to stand like this, but I did not. Maybe he takes after his Papa and will be a photgrapher someday. In any case, he is one of the funniest kids you will meet. Sometimes I wonder where he came from. And then I remember pushing his large head out, and I know he came from me :) And I couldn't be prouder.

So, what did Fayth and I do during our GIRL TIME? Well, Fayth did this...

And I...(insert drumroll) WORKED! Wahoo! So exciting. But I am happy to have found a great teacher, Dena Hicks (pictured above), for Tanner. And he enjoys feeling big like his brother Tytan. Also, he informed me after his first day of preschool, "I know everything now Mom, because I go to preschool".

Happy Birthday Tytan

2009-08-20T21:43:00.000-07:00

Tytan's birthday was two weeks ago, so I am little behind in this post. But I can't believe he is 5 years old. The years have gone by really fast. It seems like just yesterday that it was just me and Tytan hanging out in our little Rexburg apartment, while Casey was at work. He would take naps on me, on and off throughout the day and I would sleep whenever he would. And boy did I need the sleep, considering he woke up every 2 hours until he was one! And we would go for walks to the grocery store and the duck pond. And now look at him. He likes to see what kinds of crazy things he can jump off of on his bike! There are many things I love about Tytan. His brown eyes can melt your heart. He is sensitive, compassionate, he wears his heart on his sleeve. He is smart, a great friend, coordinated, brave, a leader, and a protector of his brother and sister. I could not have asked for a better son, and especially to be my first. He will always be my very first child. The child who made my heart whole again, and who gave me the greatest gift of all...motherhood. Tytan has something special about him. People are drawn to him, and I know he will be a great leader and influence in this world. I am so lucky to be his mom! I love you Pup!

Kindergarten!

2009-08-07T13:19:00.000-07:00

Tytan started Kindergarten today. Boy, how the time flies when you are so happy and so busy! Yesterday he went and met his teacher, Mrs. Clouthier.

She seems so great! I was a little nervous because Tytan will be one of the youngest in his class, but after meeting with him his teacher said that he is more than ready and that he will do great!

Here he is this morning. He woke up so early because he could hardly contain his excitement!
We arrived at his school, and still no nerves at all! He looked so handsome and I was so proud that he was my son.
I told him I was going to take one more picture and he blew me a kiss! He couldn't have been happier. When he was done I asked him if he missed me and he said, "No. I knew you would come back." It made me think a lot about our Heavenly Father and how he must have felt sending his own Son down to Earth. I am so thankful that I have a husband who was able to give Ty a blessing before school, and for the sweet spirit Tytan brings to our family. Tanner sure missed him while he was gone. He is a great brother and son, and I know he will be a great student!

Home Sweet Home

2009-07-02T20:46:00.000-07:00

Here is our new home! We feel so blessed. Everything just came together and worked out so perfectly for us. We got a great deal...and with a little...okay A LOT of work, it will be a place we can stay in for many years.
A new coat of paint, and some landscaping will make a huge difference. But one of the greatest things about this house is the backyard. It is on half an acre. You just can't find space like that anymore. We love it!

I will post pictures of the inside soon. We have started taking down the popcorn ceiling, so everything is covered in plastic. We will spend many weekends working on our new house. But we are thrilled to finally have a place to call our own! We are so blessed!

Sports Galore!

2009-06-13T08:48:00.000-07:00

This past Thursday was a busy day for us. Tanner started soccer, for the first time. And Tytan started t-ball. I got a brief glimpse into the future of shuttling kids back and forth between practices and games. I know it is only a fraction of what is to come. But it was fun, and I love watching my kids learn, grow, and have fun!

Here is Tanner all ready to go to soccer. He was very excited! He is wearing Ty's soccer shorts (that is one thing that stinks about being the little brother). But he did get his very own soccer "cleats". Thank you Good Will....$2.99.
Some things I observed about Tanner is that he would like to watch from the back of the group, and never get in the middle. He is very focused, and slow. He has always been slow. He does not really understand the meaning of hurry! Tytan was so excited when Tanner started his first drill. He would yell, "Go Tanner! Go get the ball!" It was so cute. Tanner was so proud of himself. The coach told the kids to pretend the ball was an onion, and the goal was a pot of soup. To which Tanner said loudly and seriously, " I don't like onions or tomatoes".

Later that evening was Ty's first t-ball practice. Casey, Seth, and Larry are all helping out with coaching this year. Ty was ready with his baseball glare.

Because of their green shirts, they are called the Hitting Hulks!

Some things I saw about Tytan this year, is his focus has gotten much better. He still has a ways to go, but I think it is greatly improved. He has great form and balance! He wants to be the best baseball player, just like his dad.

Fayth watched her first of many practices. And she was very good! Pretty soon she will be the boys biggest cheerleader!

Bathtime

2009-06-10T14:10:00.000-07:00

Bathtime is always fun around here. As you can tell, they just got in and weren't clean yet. But I couldn't resist the photo op!

Recipe

2009-05-27T16:40:00.000-07:00

I always love when people refer me to good recipes. This recipe was so good that my kids were asking for leftovers all day today...even at breakfast. It is great if you are a fan of BBQ sauce. I served it over rice with corn and salad. It was good! Here is the link.

http://jensyummyfun.blogspot.com/2009/03/sweet-bbq-chicken.html

Thanks to my sister in law Crystal for referring me to this. If you have any great recipes let me know, because I am always looking for good, easy, and cheap ones!

What's for Dinner?

2009-05-26T19:54:00.001-07:00

Okay, she is not really for dinner. And this stove is not hooked up. But I thought this would be a cute way of showing off my new stove! Why would I need a new stove in an apartment? Because...we are in the process of buying a house! That is right! I have wanted to wait until it was official...but I can't contain my excitement. I will show pics and give more details later. We won't be closing until the end of June, and then moving the middle of July. But I am thrilled! I think Fayth is excited too!

Another funny story I wanted to blog about...Tanner was negotiating with me before naptime. This is quite common. He wanted to eat a snack out on the balcony before he took a nap. So I agreed. Well, I told him two times to eat faster...he would say okay. The third time I called him...he didn't answer. And he didn't answer. So finally I looked outside and this is what I found.

You can click on the pictures to see them bigger. Our kids sure keep us entertained! Here is Casey managing to hold all three of them. No he is not wearing a wig. He has a HEAD of hair. But he recently cut it because he looked like he was a cast member of High School Musical! Okay, not really. But he prefers to try and look like a teacher, not a student!

My Birthday

2009-05-04T12:17:00.000-07:00

I turned 27 years old on Saturday! We went out to lunch at Olive Garden, YUM! And then we went to an indoor amusement park. We had free tickets, and I thought we could all have fun as a family. I can't leave Fayth for very long anyways, so I figured we could save a date night for our anniversary..which is on the 10th. We did have a fun day. I don't feel too old actually, considering I have three kids already..and have been married for almost six years. Not too bad for 27!

Fun Fun

2009-04-21T18:14:00.001-07:00

Casey didn't have school on Monday. Monday marked TEN years since Columbine happened, here in Colorado. I remember I was a junior in high school when it happened. And Casey was on his mission. What a tragic day for Colorado and for the nation.

But, we didn't want to sit around feeling sad all day. So, to enjoy our day off together we decided to use a coupon I have been saving, and go bowling. The boys had fun. Tanner pushed the ball down the little slide that is designed to help little kids bowl. And Ty tried it on his own this time. They both did great. Casey, who is good at everything, got three strikes! And I was the spectator this time, while Fayth slept like an angel in her carseat.

This is Tanner doing the strike sign. And Tytan is below getting in to the action as well!

Since we were out and about, the boys didn't get a nap. And Tanner definitely needs his naps. He was so tired. Well, we stopped by Abuela's house (that is Casey's mom) and she had found some cute Batman crocs for Tanner. He loves shoes! He was so excited. That night, after we got home, I got busy putting Fayth to sleep. Ty and Casey were out on the couch, and I realized I didn't know where Tanner was. I started calling for him, but he didn't answer. I looked in his room, and this is what I found.

He took his clothes off, put his shoes back on, and went to sleep. Oh the cuteness. In his right hand is his "doggie" that he has to sleep with in one arm at all times. If he loses it in the night he comes and tells me. And the shoes. Oh my goodness. You know he really loves something when he insists on sleeping in it!

6 months

2009-04-15T14:12:00.001-07:00

This little cutie, slept for the very first time in her own room just last night. And she slept the whole night! This was a big step for her, but an even bigger step for me. You have to realize that I didn't even try to move my boys into their own rooms until they were well over a year old. I am getting a little better with each child. Isn't that what motherhood is all about?

Easter

2009-04-13T09:57:00.001-07:00

Tanner the Manner

2009-04-10T22:25:00.000-07:00

Today Tanner celebrated his 3rd Birthday. My heart is full of love for him. I love him for so many reasons. I love his blue eyes, his freckles, his dimples, and the color of his hair. I love how he is unique, serious, hilarious, easy going, thankful, calm, focused, patient, obsessive, moody, and loving. He takes a while to get to know, but once you do you fall head over heels for him. He is so unique! There are things about him that can only be describe as, "So Tanner." For example, he is obsessed with random things such as gloves and helmets. He is into fashion and he especially loves Nike. He tells me when I look nice or that he likes my outfit. And what a wonderful brother he is. He is a protector of Fayth. It is so natural, and his love for her is amazing to watch. He is the perfect brother for Tytan. He watches and observes people, and he really can see into your soul. I adore him. I am thankful to be his mother. He is a blessing. I could not be more proud of him. He is the light of my life and I am so grateful for the day, three years ago, that he came into this world. I love you Tanny!

When Life Hands You Kidney Stones....Get Some MAJOR Pain Killers!

2009-04-06T07:58:00.000-07:00

First of all, Happy Belated Birthday to Casey. His Birthday was last Friday and he turned 30. We threw a surprise party for him, and his cousin Anthony even surprised both of us and flew out. It was so hard keeping a secret, but it turned out great. Unfortunately, the next day my body decided to try and pass a kidney stone. I have never experienced pain like that before. I did not know what was going on. So, Casey took me to After Hours Care, to wait forever and be told they didn't know what was wrong with me and I would have to go to the ER if I wanted to find out. Well, the pain had subsided by this time (it was 8pm) so I decided to head back to Casey's parents house so I could feed Fayth. I nurse her every 2-3 hours. We were gone about 4 hours, so Casey's mom fed her rice cereal to hold her over. We decided we would stay the night at the Turnbaugh's, in case I needed to go to the ER. I fed Fayth, put her to bed. Gave the boys a bath, put them to bed. And then the pain started again. I called my parents and described it to them, right away my Dad said that I had a kidney stone and that I should go to the ER. Thankfully, we did. Because on the way there the pain was escalating. And then it started shooting down into my right leg. I can't describe the pain. It is not like contractions, because at least with contractions you get a break in between, and there are positions or things you can do to sort of ease the pain. This pain was non stop, getting worse and worse, and there was absolutely nothing I could do to ease it. I technically can't say it was worse then labor, because I had epidurals. But for me personally, it was way worse then labor. They gave me an IV with pain medicine that helped immediately. After a CT scan it was determined that I did in fact have a kidney stone, and a large one at that. They sent me home with some pain pills and pretty much said, "Good Luck passing the stone". I had to go back to the ER on Monday because the painkillers weren't working. Then I went to the uroligist on Tuesday, and he scheduled me for surgery on the 14th, with the hope that I would pass it on my own before that. And thank goodness, this Saturday I did! I am so thankful I don't have to get surgery. That would mean I couldn't nurse Fayth for a couple of days, and that would be very devastating to me. She has had to have a few bottles with formula over the course of all this, because of the meds I was taking. And it broke my heart. I am so happy to be done with formula! (Nothing against actual formula, I just love nursing my kids) I am proud of my body for passing the stone and thankful for a wonderful husband and his amazing family for taking care of me and our kids. Who thinks I should post a picture of the stone? :)

Hawaii! Part I

2009-03-12T08:35:00.000-07:00

At last, here are some pictures from our Hawaii trip. It was super fun! Thanks to my wonderful grandparents for taking us.

This is all the girls (except Fayth and my Grandma). It was our first morning in Hawaii (rainy). My Aunt Karen, cousins Shelby and Abby, my sister Ashley, my cousin Kallie, me, and my mom.

Papa and the boys

Me and my Grandma with Fayth, at her 50th Anniversary dinner. It was great!
Oh and just a side note, my naturally curly hair went crazy in Hawaii. It was impossible to keep it straight. But it was easy to do!

Relaxing with my boys on the beach

Brothers in Paradise

Hanging in the shade with Fayth, who had a fever a couple days of the trip. (Ty just informed me that Fayth looks like a boy in this picture)

Tanner and Tytan by a sea turtle

Those are the best pictures from my camera. More to come from my Dad's camera soon!

Thank you!

2009-03-10T07:43:00.000-07:00

Thanks to my friends and family that gave me some advice in my previous post. It really made me happy! I think as mothers and wife's, the more we can stick together and share advice and ideas, the better. I have to thank my best friend, Katie. She made me feel so much better. Because I always need advance notice when someone is coming over, and that is the only time that my house is ever clean. I was wondering if I was the only one this way, but I know that I am really not. Phew! Also, Kirsten talked about a website called flylady.com. You must go there! It is great! It asks if you live in CHAOS? Cant Have Anyone Over Syndrome. That is totally me! There is great advice on there, such as just spending fifteen minutes in the morning picking up, and fifteen minutes at night. Literally, set the timer...and that will help keep things under control more.

So today my task is going to be cleaning out our closet. I have done a total of six loads of laundry since yesterday. It is all folded on the floor in my room, but I can't put any of it away because my closet is such a disaster. I had taken the box of summer clothes out, when we went to Hawaii. It is still sitting out, with clothes in and out of it. Tons of clothes and shoes are strewn all over the closet. So today, that is my goal. To totally clean it! As for those of you who have not given me advice yet, keep it coming. We all can learn from each other! THANK YOU!

Advice

2009-03-09T10:11:00.001-07:00

I could really use some advice from my fellow bloggers. How in the world do you keep your house clean? How do you keep your laundry under control, or teach your children to clean up after themselves? I find housework very overwhelming, and I know I am terrible at it. So far today I have cleaned out our "office". I have put ALL the dirty clothes into appropriate color piles. I have done three loads of laundry, and am in the process of folding the clothes. I have emptied out the dirt in the vacuum. For me, this requires walking across the street to the dumpster. And I accidentally dropped the filter in the dumspter, so I had to ask my son for help! I lowered Tytan into the dumpster (luckily they had just emptied it so there was no trash in it) and he got the filter out for me. And then I lifted him back up. That was an adventure! Any advice? What are your cleaning schedules? Or better yet, is your house always a disaster like mine? Oh and I promise pictures from Hawaii are coming soon...this week for sure!

To Do

2009-02-17T07:04:00.000-08:00

Here is my list of things to do today:

-Fold the mountains of laundry in the laundry room (these are clothes I washed before our trip, but didn't fold because I am lame)
-Empty out all the suitcases (yes, we have been home for a week, and I still haven't unpacked...LAME)
-Wash clothes from suitcases, fold, put away
-Grocery Shopping
-Make Dinner
-Call and Schedule Fayth's four month checkup

Those few things will probably take me all day. Hopefully if I am super ambitious, I will even vacuum and dust the house too. But, this is just my list for TODAY. To be continued tomorrow!

Jet Lag

2009-02-12T20:12:00.000-08:00

It has been way too long since I last posted. My blog is in major need of some updating. My header and background are way behind, for starters...but I have three kids under the age of 4. So I can't get too mad at myself. Hawaii was a great family vacation. I still need to put my pictures on my computer, but here is a preview of what is to come.

I miss the sunshine already! We got back Wednesday night, and Thursday (today) I spent the whole day doing nothing. I am so tired! I guess I need a vacation from my vacation. It was worth it though. We made some great memories and I loved being with my family.

A Lesson From Tanner

2009-01-17T07:48:00.000-08:00

I contemplated whether or not I should put this story on my blog, but I couldn't resist! We were at the gas station and there was a Wonder Bread truck. Tytan asked me what was inside that truck, and I told him bread. Then there was another plain white truck, and when Ty asked me what was inside it I told him I did not know. He then said, "Maybe it is a poo poo truck." And he snickered. Before I had the chance to lecture him, Tanner yelled very loudly and seriously, " TYTAN! WE DO NOT SAY THAT! JESUS WOULDN'T WANT US TO SAY THAT, YOU STUPID PEE PEE!" Umm...I have never heard those words out of Tanner's mouth and I honestly had to hold back my laughter. And I said, "Tanner, would Jesus want you to say stupid pee pee?" He replied, "Oh...no." Boys....they love those potty words don't they?

Catch Up

2009-01-08T07:48:00.000-08:00

Well, the last couple of weeks have been busy and fun. I have felt overwhelmed by all I needed to post, so that is why it has been awhile. But we had a great Christmas. Santa brought the boys what they wanted...and then some!

Tanner got the firefighter helmet he asked for!

Tytan got a new bike, in his favorite color and everything! He can ride it all by himself now, and is just working on turning and stopping.

Santa didn't forget about Fayth either! A new outfit and some toys...which she still can't hold but she likes to hear them rattle.

Oh...and here are some photos from Christmas Eve. We always have a nice dinner and program at Casey's parents house.

Casey had a total of two weeks off, so we did lots of fun things (I was bad at taking pictures over the break) like go to movies, Monkey Bizness, the mall, a fun place called The White Fence Barn, and hang out with family. My sister even came to visit right before Christmas and it was so fun seeing her!

In case you are wondering what Santa brought us...well he saved his funding for gifts for the kids. BUT, thanks to Casey's parents he got an Ipod Touch that he has been wanting forever, and thanks to my amazing parents we got this:

Wow, right? Yea, we thought so!

2008 was a great year for us. We look forward to 2009 and the adventures it will bring us. The greatest part of 2008 was for sure this little ray of sunshine...

That is the smile I get to wake up to every single morning. We are so blessed! We hope 2009 is your year to shine! :)

Happy Holidays

2008-12-19T14:40:00.000-08:00

I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas and enjoy the holiday season. Christmas is so much different for me now. It is more stressful because I want to make it as perfect as possible for my kids, but when I stop and take a breath I am so thankful for this wonderful time of year. I love the spirit of Christmas, and I love seeing my children learn about the Savior's birth and get excited for Santa to visit. I am thankful that we will get to have our first Christmas with Fayth, and for the wonderful feeling she has brought into our home. May YOUR Christmas be Merry & Bright! We love you all!

Cold

2008-12-15T20:20:00.001-08:00

Before you complain about how cold it is where you live...just be glad you aren't in Colorado. (unless of course, you are in Colorado, in which case you feel my pain). Last night it broke a record low of -15 degrees. Yes, that is NEGATIVE. And the high today only got up to 9 degrees I believe. When the weather starts looking like really good golf scores, you know something is not right.

Merry Christmas, from our Elves to yours

2008-12-09T09:58:00.001-08:00

Send your own ElfYourself eCards

The boys and I made this together. We were all laughing so hard! At the end Ty said, "I am laughing so hard I have tears!" Pretty fun!

AGHHHH!

2008-12-09T08:17:00.003-08:00

I am screaming for two reasons:

1) This is what we woke up to this morning

About 8 inches when all is said and done. Lovely.

2) This is what Tytan decided to do Saturday night

He found a buzzer razor deal that Casey's brother uses to trim his beard, in the bathroom at his Grandma's house, and decided to cut his hair "like a barber". I am just glad it was in the back of his head and not the front.

So those are some scary moments. But here is someone that always makes me smile!
This is Fayth, straight out of the bath. She is seven weeks old now and changing a lot. I think from the angle above she looks a lot like Tytan. And from the angle below she looks a lot like Tanner.

Either way, she is truly a joy in our lives!

Thanksgiving in Utah

2008-12-02T12:55:00.001-08:00

Warm Weather

2008-11-18T12:25:00.000-08:00

Today we broke a record high in Colorado...it got up to 80 degrees! So of course we went to the park, and then after we played in our "front yard". We technically don't have a front yard...but we pretend. It was the first time I have gotten to take Fayth outside and let her enjoy the warmth of the sun. She loved it, of course. Sunshine makes me happy too. We are enjoying it while we can. It is supposed to be 40 degrees on Thursday. Crazy weather.

She is starting to smile. An enjoyable milestone for all of us.

An impromptu photo shoot. I am sure the mismatched outfit and uncombed hair gave that away. But it is still a great picture and memory.

Big Brothers

2008-11-18T12:19:00.000-08:00

Both of the boys are proving to be the best big brothers a girl could ask for. I am so proud of both of them for loving their sister so much and being so kind to her. Tytan always says Fayth looks beautiful after she gets dressed...I told him he should never stop telling her that! And just the other day Tanner was singing Twinkle Twinkle to Fayth while she was in her swing. She is a lucky girl, for sure!

Fayth's First Sunday

2008-11-10T10:51:00.001-08:00

We took Fayth to church for the first time this week. I had to post a picture of her. My cousin Jacque made her sweet pearl bracelet. And my Grandma M sent me the adorable headband. I only had enough time to take her picture in her carseat. But she did great at church! Also, I have to add that she did a six and a half hour sleeping stretch last night. The longest yet! I am the happiest Mom on the block. Sleep makes such a difference! I am so rejuvinated that I going to clean like crazy, while I have the energy.

Voting

2008-11-04T16:33:00.000-08:00

I am embarrassed to say, that I am 26 years old, and I have never voted in my life. I know, I know. I am ashamed. But today that changed. I voted! And it felt really good! I am never going to miss an election again. I am keeping my fingers crossed, and hoping McCain can pull through!

Halloween

2008-11-01T18:52:00.000-07:00

Mr. Tiger Woods I mean Casey Woods
The incredible Tytan and the bat boy Tanner
Fayth was our little ladyug
Fayth and Ciara our little bugs

Thank you Epidural!

2008-10-29T11:57:00.000-07:00

This is me, right after I got my epidural. Now honestly, is it not amazing to look so happy during labor? I have never felt as relaxed in my life, as I feel right after an epidural. I am so thankful for modern medicine, and that I am able to actually enjoy something called labor. To all you Mom's who have done it without an epidural..you are heroes! I am definitely not brave enough to do it without an epidural, but as you can see from the picture...I don't let that bother me too much! What are your feelings on epidurals? I know there are lots of opinions out there. I would love to hear them!

Fayth's First Days

2008-10-22T13:47:00.000-07:00

Two Days Old

2008-10-20T19:44:00.000-07:00

Fayth Taylor Turnbaugh

2008-10-18T07:20:00.000-07:00

Born October 17th at 7:10pm. Our smallest baby so far, 7 lbs 12 oz and 20 and a half inches long! She is a beautiful miracle and we are very blessed and happy! More pictures to come soon.

Some news...

2008-10-16T14:50:00.000-07:00

Yesterday morning I went to the hospital. Yet again, I was sure I was in labor...just to be sent home two hours later. I was devastated. I am in so much pain. I am three cm dialated, but they wouldn't let me stay and give me pitocin or anything. The way this baby is positioned is causing me to have back labor, which is far more painful and slow. Then, after a long and trying day, we came home and found out that Casey's grandpa passed away. He was 92 years old and lived a full and wonderful life. He leaves behind quite a legacy. With this new news, I called my doctor this morning and begged to be induced as soon as possible, so that my husband can go to the funeral of the only grandpa he has every known. I just received the call a few hours ago, and we get to go tomorrow morning and be induced! While going into labor naturally would be my preference, with the amount of pain I am in, and of course wanting Casey to attend his grandpa's funeral...I am very happy to be going in tomorrow morning. I am still having contractions as we speak, and while apparently they are Braxton Hicks...they still really hurt! So this is going to work out best and I am grateful they are making an exception for us. So...tomorrow is the day! My nesting instinct is going crazy and I am doing a million things at once, even though I should probably be resting! Wish me luck, and keep your prayers with us. I will post a picture of our new bundle of joy as soon as I can. Thanks for all your nice comments and support.

Waiting

2008-10-14T17:48:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone! So we got moved in and got the internet set up. Just an update to let you all know that we are happy with our apartment. So much more space, it is great! Just a few boxes left to unpack, but all in all we are pretty settled in. I went to the doctor yesterday and I am 3 cm dialated and 50 percent effaced. But...this little one is still keeping us on our toes as to when she will arrive. We are hoping soon. Next week is Fall Break for Casey, so he will be home all week. She keeps giving me false hope that she is coming, and then the contractions just stop! Now the waiting sets in. I will keep you posted!

Lessons from little ones

2008-10-09T12:27:00.000-07:00

Today, after dealing with more apartment drama, Tytan said from the back seat of the car,

"Mom, you seem frustrated. Are you?"
"Yes, Tytan. I am."
"Well, you should have patience."
"Okay, thank you."

I just got a dose of my own medicine, and it brightened my day.

False Labor Alert!

2008-10-07T11:58:00.000-07:00

I went to the hospital Saturday night. I was pretty sure I was in labor. Considering this is my third child you would think I would know. But, it was a false alarm. I was having contractions 3-5 minutes apart, but apparently my body was just getting some practice in. The contractions were doing absolutely nothing to my cervix. So...that was an experience to say the least. This is me at 38 weeks pregnant. I often make this face when I see myself in the mirror!

But I also make this face because I am basically more stressed then I have ever been in my life! Never do two of the top stressful things someone can go through, at one time. Moving and having a baby. You just might go insane. Especially when things don't exactly go as planned, and when I visited our new apartment complex office yesterday, they informed me that I was not scheduled to move in until NOVEMBER 10th. The apartment they had told me was ours, is not even available until November! How could this happen, you ask? I certainly have no idea. Considering I have been communicating with the same person for the past month and have consistently been talking about October 11th. It makes no sense and I am quite devastated. THANKFULLY they do have a three bedroom available this weekend, but it is on the second story. Second story apartments at this complex, have the stairs in your apartment. That is nice and everything, but I have THREE kids to get up and down the stairs every day. Not to mention groceries. Plus, if you have a second story apartment you get a built in computer desk instead of storage. I already have a computer desk and I REALLY need storage. Yesterday was a traumatic day for me. But I am trying to have faith and I do know that everything will work out. I am grateful they do have an apartment for us, although I am very angry that this happened. Moving is so much harder then I realized. I spent two hours on the phone yesterday just transferring utilities and setting up the tv and internet. Deep breaths. Deep breaths. And fake a smile....

Does that look convincing? One day at a time, that is what I am trying to do. I am not a one day at a time person at all. But, for the next few weeks I will have to be! I am counting my blessings. I do have a lot. And this crazy time will pass. I cannot wait to hold my new baby in my arms. That will be my reward!

Baby Shower

2008-09-26T20:12:00.000-07:00

Some ladies from my ward were nice enough to throw me a shower, this past Tuesday. It has taken me a few days to post about it because 1) My work came in for the week 2) I am packing and cleaning 3) I am SOOO tired! Like all the sudden I feel how I did the first few weeks of being pregnant. Anyways, the shower was so fun. There are only a couple pictures I wanted to post because I have a double chin in pretty much all of the other ones. Not cute. But I did get such cute clothes and blankets. I am definitely set now! And I can't wait to dress this little girl!

We played one game and it was such a cute idea. Everyone got to look at this tray for 15 seconds, and then whoever remembered the most got a bag of M&M's. And then, lucky ME..I got ALL the adorable things on the tray. I LOVE the shoes!

My Grandma made me a blanket with matching burp clothes. It is so cute because it is pink plaid on one side, and the other side is a sports pattern, and it says GIRL POWER all over it. I love it! It is perfect. Casey was very happy about it! And of course the boys thought it was so cool. My Grandma also got me the cutest blessing shoes and adorable clothes!

One of the many cute outfits my Mom sent. She knows my taste very well! I wish she could have been there, but I am excited to see her soon.

Roomies! These are my college roomates. First is Maria, who is from Cinncinatti, but she married a boy from Colorado Springs! He got accepted to Dental School in Aurora, so they live close now. She has an adorable little girl. Nikki is from Colorado, and she lives here with her hubby and two cute kids. And of course, Crystal my sister-in-law. REALLY glad she was my roomate! :)

My sister-in-law Lindsey, eating some yummy cheesecake. And my mother-in-law Helen. She got me such cute outfits! And a really cute crib mobile and play mat. It was great having them there.

It was a fun night and I got a vanful of girly things! Now I just need her here...but hopefully she will hold off just enough for us to get moved! And then I can't wait to meet her! Vote on which name you like better. There is a poll on the right side of the blog.

Picture Tag

2008-09-25T11:41:00.001-07:00

Thanks Katie!
The rules: Go to your picture files. Pick the 4th file, and the fourth picture in it (NO CHEATING). Tell a little bit about the picture. Tag 4 friends. Post.

Okay, so this was seriously the picture. I didn't cheat. This is Little Creek. It is the mountain on my husband's grandparents ranch. It is beautiful, and very meaningful to us because it is where Casey asked me to marry him! Not at the bottom, not half way up, but at the VERY TOP! That is a large mountain, and I am by no means a hiker. But it was well worth the climb, and a really good analogy for life and marriage. When one of us would want to give up and just tell everyone we made it to the top, the other one would push that person and encourage them. I often think of that now. It works the same way still! And actually, since I have been packing, I found a bunch of pictures from when we made it to the top and old journal entries about the first time I ever saw Little Creek. I wrote, "I could totally get used to this place." And sure enough, it is a place we go to whenever we visit Utah, and tell our kids the wonderful story about what took place at the top. Someday we will climb it again with our kids. I am looking forward to that day.

Okay, so that was a long description. Now I tag Amber M, Lindsey Turnbaugh, Crystal Baker, and Amber Allen.

Snakes

2008-09-23T12:44:00.000-07:00

What is it with little boys and snakes? Tytan caught this baby one all by himself. He kept it in a shoebox for most of the day, looking at it every five minutes. And then at night he released it, so it could go back to it's mommy. It even escaped from it's shoebox, Ty found it, caught it, and put it back. It took all my acting skills to pretend that I liked the snake, and that the reason I didn't want to hold it was not because I was scared..but because I didn't want to get my hands dirty. Also, has anyone noticed how many days are left on my little baby counter? Wow!

Ode to Great Clips

2008-09-16T19:28:00.000-07:00

I will admit, I was a haircut snob. I would NEVER even THINK of getting my haircut at Great Clips. My hair was too precious and dear to me to let anyone who didn't go through the most vigorous and prestigious training, to even think of cutting it. Well, I am here to tell you that I have changed my views. Today I did the unthinkable. I got my hair cut at Great Clips. Not only that, but I got it cut by a 50 year old man, covered in tattoos, who smelt of smoke and talked about sports and cars. I didn't get offered a diet coke, and he didn't even blow it completely dry when it was done. He cut it about an inch shorter then I wanted....and GAVE ME BANGS! BUT...I LOVE IT!!! I really do. He did such a good job. My hair feels lighter, healthier, and it styles amazingly! And did it cost $50, like a haircut at a salon would cost? NO..it cost $12. Amazing. I am happy that I stepped outside of my comfort zone...WAY outside. And I feel like a new woman!

Before & After

In all actuality, it is not that big of a difference. But...just enough to make me feel great! And if you saw how BIG I am getting, you would know every little thing helps.

Update

2008-09-11T21:28:00.000-07:00

Some of you have been asking about our move. It is nothing too exciting. We are just moving five minutes away to a bigger and newer apartment. It will be 3 bedrooms and about 1300 sq feet. It is only 5 years old, as opposed to where we are now which is more like 10 years old. We are going to be living on the bottom floor, but our neighbors who live on top of us have their stairs inside their apartment. This way, it looks more like town homes, and we get to have a storage closet from the space under their stairs. That is a nice feature, plus we will have an extra room! Also, an extra bathroom (although I am not looking forward to having TWO bathrooms to clean). And another exciting feature is a pantry. So it is just a little step up for us. We are all about baby steps. Our plan is to move October 11th. So, for the first time, I am actually HOPING this baby doesn't come early.

Something Fun

2008-09-11T12:05:00.001-07:00

Create your own family sticker graphic at pYzam.com

Packing

2008-09-08T15:32:00.000-07:00

Is it just me, or does packing really stink? Ugh...it is the worst. It feels like my house is a total mess, but I can't do anything about it because I am trying to get it all organized and packed. Thanks to everyone who offered advice on where to get boxes. We are lucky that someone who just moved out of our ward donated a TON of boxes to us. Does anyone have any suggestions on what to do about breakables? When we moved from Idaho I wrapped the breakables in newspaper...and tons of stuff broke. So this time I am going to maybe try bubble wrap..but it is a little pricey. Any other ideas?

The Calm before the Baby

2008-09-03T11:14:00.000-07:00

There has been a sense of calm around our house. I have recently started taking notice of it, and while it is very nice...it is also somewhat alarming. What I mean is, things have gotten a lot easier for me. My boys are potty trained. They sleep through the night. They get themselves dressed, shoes included. They brush their own teeth. They clean up their toys (when I make them). They ask to help me make dinner, clean the bathroom, fold clothes. They play with each other and keep each other entertained. All the sudden I am not having to hurry and take a shower so that I am not worrying about them the whole time. I can take a long shower while they are doing puzzles, or watching Dora. I don't have to change 12 diapers a day, and make three trips out to the dumpster. I don't have to wake up in the night (except I do have a baby resting on my bladder and that keeps me up quite a bit). We can plan day trips to pretty much anywhere and I don't have to worry about packing a diaper bag, or if they will have meltdowns, need to eat, need to sleep etc. My point is things are, well I wouldn't say easy, but different then they are when you have a baby. When I had Tanner, Tytan was just 20 months old...so I went from one baby to two! Now, I have no more babies and I am just a little worried about the transition this time. So I am mentally trying to prepare myself. Although, if I were not pregnant, and things were this calm around here...I might go into some sort of depression. So I am so thankful that a baby will be coming to interrupt our daily schedule, and become a part of things. I am thankful that I will have two helpful boys, and that she will be lucky to come into a family of brothers. It is just a little eerie. Like when you go outside before a big storm and things are oddly calm and still. That is how our house is...except we are very excited for the impending "storm".

This is what I woke up to this morning. The boys laying together in Tanner's bed, which he is too big for now and we just got some bunk beds for their room in our new apartment. They layed and played together for a good 15 minutes.

33 weeks pregnant. Getting BIG!

Labor Day Weekend

2008-09-01T18:57:00.000-07:00

We had a nice Labor Day weekend. We went miniature golfing at Colorado Mills. They have an indoor glow in the dark mini golf course. It was really fun! We also went to the driving range and hit some balls. Are you sensing a theme here? And then we went to our ward party and had a BBQ and played at the park. It was a relaxing weekend! For those of you who don't know, we are moving to a new apartment right before the baby is born. Bigger, newer...just better! So this was the last little relaxing weekend, and now I am going to be packing...little by little, every day until October! Does anybody have any good ideas on where to find boxes?

Señor Turnbaugh

2008-08-26T07:04:00.000-07:00

Casey is getting back into the swing of things with school. It started on August 12th, and it always takes a couple of weeks to get adjusted to waking up early, and talking for 6 hours! We sometimes go over after school and help him grade papers, or bring him an after school snack! His classroom was feeling a bit dull, so Casey had a great idea of ordering flags and hanging them from the ceiling. We ordered them from a teacher resource website, and I was really pleasantly surprised with how much they add to the room. Hopefully we can continue to add to the flag collection throughout the years. I can't believe Casey is starting his 4th year! He is a great teacher...and a handsome one too!

My New Job

2008-08-21T17:21:00.000-07:00

So, I have a new job. Thanks to a generous family member I am able to work at home from my computer, about 8 hours a week. The work comes in on Wednesday and I basically do data entry and have to have it done by Friday at noon. I knew I was excited to have a way to make extra income, but I didn't realize how excited I would become to actually use my brain! You know, in other ways besides trying to determine the timing and order of cooking dinner, or managing a budget. All those things are very fulfilling to me as well, but it feels nice to do some other types of work and see myself improving and doing it faster. It is fun because I can challenge myself to see if I can get my work done faster then the week before, while still maintaining the quality of the work. It has been a blessing, not only to receive some extra money each week, but to feel good at something. And the flexibility of it is what is really great for someone who doesn't want to leave their kids to work. So, the moral of the story is that us Mom's need to stimulate our minds in whatever way we can. Whether it be reading a book or taking an online class. It will make us be better Mom's. Oh, and I have such a respect for Mom's who work outside of the home, full time. That would be so exhausting! I don't know how they do it!

New Pleasure

2008-08-14T11:12:00.000-07:00

I just discovered fabric softener and it has changed my life. Okay, not really. I always knew it existed, but I thought it was way too expensive...and that all I needed was detergent to get my clothes clean. Boy, was I wrong! I recently bought some Downy fabric softener, and the Downy ball. It has changed my outlook on laundry forever! It not only makes my clothes so much softer, but it makes them smell absolutely LOVELY! I am actually somewhat excited to do laundry now! Whatever I can do to add excitement to the mundane chores of motherhood, I am all for. If you don't use fabric softener, I am here to tell you...um...you should! It is amazing. Maybe a Downy Representative will read this and put me on a commercial! I would love that.

Happy Birthday to Tytan

2008-08-13T15:05:00.000-07:00

My sweet Tytan turned 4 years old yesterday. He had a swimming party at the Rec Center on Saturday. And then yesterday we celebrated his actual birthday by opening a few more gifts, eating lunch at Chick-fil-A, and going to Red Robin for dinner. All in all, he got LOTS of toys and had a special day.

In some ways, I can't believe he is four already. In other ways, I can't believe he is ONLY four, because it seems like he has been on this Earth a lot longer! He has seemed older than he is though, from the moment he was born. Ty has a special Spirit. I know he was sent here to do GREAT things. He is a natural leader, the life of the party, and an amazing brother and son. I really couldn't be more proud of him, and I feel blessed that I was chosen to be his Mom. He made me a mother, and for that I will never be able to thank him enough. Sometimes I joke with him, and show him the scars he forever gave me (stretch marks, lovely). But they are just a physical reminder of the amazing experience of being pregnant with him, and ultimately seeing his beautiful big eyes, staring up at me, the moment he was born. He came into this world with his eyes wide open, and he hasn't changed since! The day he was born, my heart became whole. I could only imagine the love of a mother before he was born, and now I get to feel it everyday. Hearing him call me Mom, no matter how it is spoken...there is no greater treasure than that.

U.S. Senior Open

2008-08-06T10:09:00.000-07:00

For Christmas last year I had bought Casey tickets to a practice round at the U.S. Senior Open. It was held in Colorado Springs, this year, at the Broadmoor hotel. So we got down there at about 11am. We had to park far away from the course, and then take a bus over to it. It was about 95 degrees that day...very hot, and even hotter when you are pregnant. We took the boys double stroller, which they usually don't ride in anymore. But we knew we were going to be walking a lot. Luckily, about a half hour after we got there it got overcast, which helped with the heat a lot. It was fun, and a dream come true for Casey. It was just hard keeping the boys quite when the golfers were teeing off. So it was a little nerve racking. But it was nice taking them because they get a lot of attention from the golfers (which meant autographs and free golf balls) plus when they ride in their stroller they are like celebrities. Every single person that passes by makes comments about them, and especially about what a work out Casey must have been getting pushing them up and down all the hills. Thanks goodness he is so strong, or else I don't know how we would do anything! A couple of hours was about all we could take with little boys, and me being pregnant. Poor Casey could have stayed there all day if it weren't for us. But he had a great time still. He TALKED to Hale Irwin (if you know golf, then you know who that is) And he was stoked that Loren Roberts came up and gave Tanner his golf ball. Plus some other mentionables that we saw up close were Fred Funk and Mark O'Meara. All in all it was a fun experience!

A tag from Stacia

2008-08-06T09:03:00.000-07:00

Four random things I like about my husband :
1. He is a great Dad
2. He is always trying to be a better husband, father, son, brother
3. He has a lot of integrity
4. He makes me feel beautiful
Four jobs I’ve had:
1. Dry Cleaners
2. Engineering Firm
3. Secretary at Raging Waters
4. Phone Surveys
Four movies I have watched more than once:
1. The Notebook
2. The Wedding Singer
3. Napoleon Dynamite
4. Emma ( I really don't like watching movies more than once)
Four TV shows I watch:
1. Dora
2. Diego
3. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
4. My Friends, Tigger and Pooh (are you catching a pattern here?)
Four places I have been:
1. Mexico
2. Montana
3. Kentucky
4. Florida
Four of my favorite foods:
1. Macaroni and Cheese from Noodles and Company
2. Pasta
3 Brownies with ice cream
4. Cereal
Four places I would like to visit:
1.Italy
2.South America
3.Hawaii
4. England
Four things I am looking forward to in the coming year:
1. Having a daughter
2. Moving (just to another apartment, but STILL)
3. Watching my kids grow
4. Any surprises that may await us!
Four People I tag:
1.Katie
2.Stephanie
3.Leslie
4.Cindy

Durango

2008-07-27T20:36:00.000-07:00

Last week we had the opportunity to go on a family vacation to Durango! We met my parents, sister, and brothers. It was so great to be together as a family. It was only a six hour drive for us, and our first official road trip in our new van. Everything was perfect! My parents rented an amazing house for us to all stay in. We are lucky enough to get to always live in beautiful Colorado, but Durango is even extra breathtaking .

This is me and the boys in the front yard of the house, on the first morning we woke up there.

Papa and Tanner swinging in the hammock together.

The highlight of the trip, for Ty, was catching his first fish. He is trying to be brave while he and his Dad cleaned the fish out. But it was really gross and making him gag! Poor guy!

Tytan and my brother Mark being tough!

Jacob, my little brother, having some glowstick fun with the boys!

I took Tytan and Tanner to Honeyville, while the others went whitewater rafting. They got to see a beehive and eat honeysticks.

Love from Grandma!

We stayed an extra night in a hotel.We swam and had a pizza party!

My Dad is missing from this picture, because he is always behind the camera, but it was such a great trip! We made a lot of fun memories and I loved getting to spend time with all of my family. Families are Forever!

Ty's first Tball Game

2008-07-11T09:20:00.001-07:00

My little boy is growing up! He got to play in his first tball game yesterday. His Uncle Seth is the coach, and Ty wasn't going to play because he missed the age deadline by a month. But, they had a boy quit and so Seth was nice enough to let Ty join the team! He was really excited and did great! It seems like he is growing so fast lately. It makes me sad for some reason. I want him to stay little forever. But I am excited that this was the first of MANY baseball games that I will get to watch him play in.

Casey Remembers the Good Ol' Days!

2008-07-09T21:07:00.000-07:00

Casey got to compete in another city league fast pitch baseball game tonight. He had some really nice base hits! He got hit by the ball in the back, which resulted in a walk. Plus, he had some PERFECT slides! And then he got to do what he does best...pitch! He did a great job, even with having to get the hang of pitching under 60 mph. And to end it on a high note, he struck the last batter out. It was so much fun watching him, and seeing a glimpse of what he must have been like in his glory days! So, not only can he talk the talk as a coach...but he can also walk the walk as a player! We are proud of him!

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Something about Tanner...

2008-07-06T21:36:00.001-07:00

I obviously love both of my boys so much. They are so unique and different, and I enjoy learning new things about them daily. There is something about Tanner...and I can't quite put it into words, but he is truly his own little man! He always has a sweaty head and so I used my fingers to curl his hair over, like the picture you see above, and we just had the greatest laugh over it! His personality is so funny, but in a serious way...which really makes no sense, but if you know him you understand.

This is a picture from today. He insisted on wearing Ty's boxers, then he has started putting on Casey's socks and limping around pretending he has broken legs. And he is always searching through his closet and drawers to find the most random things that he wants to wear, such as the above beanie. He is always making us laugh! Tytan is so different then Tanner, because with Ty what you see is what you get. He wears his heart on his sleeve and he is almost always happy. Tanner, is more complex. I mean, I am still learning about him all the time, and I don't always fully understand him. I never know what to expect with Tanner. One minute he can be in such a bad mood, only to find him 5 minutes later snuggling with me, and telling me he loves me. I absolutely love the differences in my boys. They truly are born with their own personalities. One of the biggest joys I have is discovering just who they are, inside and out. I look forward to a new, unique, and different personality through our newest addition to the family. I really have no idea what she will be like, and it is so exciting to know that I will be entrusted AGAIN with another little spirit. It will change our lives and our family, and I feel truly blessed.

Independence Day

2008-07-05T09:10:00.001-07:00

We had a fun Fourth! It was a long day full of excitement! It started at 9am, Casey was invited to be in a city league baseball tournament. Well, they kept winning and ended up playing about 5 games in a row! They made it to the championship, but lost by 1 point! Casey played shortstop, and then pitched the last two games. It was really fun watching him. He did great! It was a hot day for us Coloradoans. And there was hardly any shade at all on this field. So we were HOT, but we brought our cooler and kept reapplying the sunscreen! Then we headed to the Castle Rock 4th of July Celebration. It was the first year they had it, and we decided to try it out. It was totally free and the boys had a good time.

Ty and Tanner both went down the waterslide. I couldn't take Tanner's picture, though, because Casey took him up the ladder and I caught him at the bottom.
The boys were very into a Police K-9 dog show. They especially liked seeing the police dog chase the "bad guy" in the big padded suit!

We had "front row"seats for the fireworks. Tanner did not like it, at first. He thought they were too loud and he couldn't understand who was "blowing" the fireworks off. But he finally relaxed and enjoyed it. After every purple firework he would tell me, "That is your favorite color!" Tytan loved all the green fireworks, but fell asleep before they were over. It was a nice day together as a family, but we won't be going back to this particular 4th of July event again! I am glad we did it, for the boys to have the experience, since they are at the perfect age. But it was super crowded, the fireworks were a major let down without even a finale!!! And the worst part was leaving, the parking patrol was so lame and we stood completely still in the parking for 40 minutes!!! It took us an hour to get home, when it took 10 minutes to get there. But luckily the boys were sound asleep in their carseats. I was so exhausted from the day that I fell asleep the minute my head hit the pillow. Casey is so sore from playing baseball he can hardly walk today!! haha It was a fun day though, full of memories...which is the whole point to holidays, right? I am glad we went to the event, because I know our kids had a great time. It really makes me gain a new perspective on all the fun things my parents did with us growing up. We never knew it, but half the time they were probably having anything BUT fun! And now we continue with that legacy. The fun really lies in seeing the excitement on our kids faces! Happy Fourth everyone!

Ouch!

2008-06-29T20:44:00.000-07:00

Tytan did a face plant this afternoon, right into the sidewalk! He came away with a pretty nasty road rash, and of course it was right on his scar from when he had stitches a year ago. He cried pretty hard, but not for very long. He was riding on a little razor scooter and he was going very fast, he hit a crack in the sidewalk and went down face first. He did kind of stop himself with his elbows, so that probably saved him from worse problems...but it stung pretty bad for the rest of the night! He pretty much thinks he is Tony Hawk, as opposed to a 3 year old boy. So when little boys act like big boys, they get big boy wounds! He is fine though, just another exciting story to tell...and some cool pictures to remember it by!

I have been tagged

2008-06-26T14:56:00.000-07:00

I have officially been tagged for the first time, thanks to my sweet cousin Kristine! So here it goes!
3 Joys
*Casey
*Tytan
*Tanner...of course!

3 Fears
*I am terrified of hotel beds. They freak me out. I admit, I have gotten better, but they still scare me.
*Anything bad happening to any of my family members.
*Freaky people that live in my apartment complex! That might be judgemental, but there are some weirdos!

Current Obsessions/Collections-
*Blogging.
*Online scrap booking.
*Girl clothes and names!

3 Random Facts about myself
*I cannot put mascara on without it getting all over my upper lids. So I always have to have Q-tips when I do my makeup.
*I was voted "most likely to be in a soap opera" my Senior year of high school.
*I used to imagine what my kids and husband would be like when I grew up, and I would write stories about our lives. Now I am living the real story, and it is great!

Alright, so that is it! Now I tag Crystal, Stacia, and Amber!

Tanner's a Big Boy Now

2008-06-25T15:41:00.000-07:00

I am very excited to say that Tanner is officially potty trained. After a couple days of dedication and persistence (and some wet accidents) he has it down! I knew I wanted to try and get him trained before we had the baby, so I am really happy that I will get my first break from changing diapers in almost 4 years! Granted, it will just be a 4 month break...but I will take what I can get! We took him to Walmart today and let him pick out underwear...he chose boxer briefs just like his Dad and brother wear! As I was taking his picture some sort of underwear supermodel spirit possessed him! The pictures are so funny and priceless. They really show his personality. I swear, I did not tell him to do any of the poses. It was all on his own! We are so proud of Tanner!!!

Summer Nights

2008-06-11T18:23:00.000-07:00

I have recently come to the conclusion that summer is a time when my boys look a little homeless, and that is okay with me. Or at least, I am learning to be okay with it. Summer is a time for baseball games at our house...which means dirty feet, hands, faces...okay pretty much every part of them is covered in dirt. It is also a time for Popsicle's, and Popsicle stained shirts and faces. I usually don't bother doing their hair..which is why I just got Ty's practically buzzed. Another thing that I am learning to accept as a mother, is that sometimes my kids want to wear things out in public that horrifies me! I used to never understand why parents would let their kids pick out silly outfits to wear. I never understood it...until I had Tanner. If he gets his mind set on wearing something, no matter what I say or do, he will cry and be upset and drive me crazy, until I let him wear it. Tytan is different. I can always reason with him, explain fashion and matching, and he will wear what I tell him. But today he told me he wanted to wear his Rockies shirt that he wore last night to the game, as well as to bed, with camouflage shorts and cowboy boots. So I didn't even argue and I let him. If Tanner always gets to wear what he wants, why shouldn't Ty? In the slideshow you will see just what I am talking about, along with their latest thing that Casey taught them..putting grass in their mouth. Also, we found a snake outside our door, which of course they wanted to hold while I used all my will power not to scream and squeal as they did. If you look closely you will notice Tanner holding it, and then dropping it. I love summer!

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Fun Weekend

2008-06-08T19:25:00.000-07:00

We had a fun weekend to report about. On Friday we went to a waterpark called Pirate's Cove. It is small and really geared towards kids. So they have a fun kiddie area with water shooters, slides, and a pirate ship. I was so surprised to see Tytan jump right in the water and swim around like a fish! Under the water and everything. It may not seem like such a big deal to most, but considering the limited amount we swim, he is doing really well. He will be swimming on his own in no time. He was under the water as much as possible, and his eyes were bright pink by the end of the day from opening them so much. Tanner, was hesitant at first...but about two hours into the day he was going under the water and holding his breath too. It was a fun day. But not exactly waterpark weather. I mean it was 75 degrees, which is warm for us, but once you got out of the water you were freezing! I didn't want to take my camera, so we don't have any pictures from that fun day. But then on Saturday we decided to hike a popular biking/hiking trail called Waterton Canyon. We hiked a total of 5 miles, which was way more than I had been wanting to do. But I am glad we did it. Since it was a dirt road trail Casey was able to push the boys in their stroller, which is why we were able to go as far as we did. Casey, who is so in shape now, had no troubles and was always stopping and waiting for me to catch up. When he would get a ways ahead and I was walking by myself I would get flashbacks to my teenage years when my parents would make pit stops on road trips and make us go on hikes. I absolutely detested it, and had a bad attitude the entire time! I would beg to stay in the car, but they would never let me. And occasionally I would find myself having the same, whiny thoughts. But, of course I now have a different perspective. I enjoy the beauty around me, constantly thinking of what would be a good photographic opportunity. I love watching the wonder and excitement in my boys eyes as they see new things. And now, I wonder if this little girl growing inside me will one day grow to whine and complain as she forges along a trail behind her brothers. After all, they say the apple doesn't fall far from the tree! Check out the pictures and some more are at picasaweb.google.com/brynnturnbaugh

The big news!

2008-06-03T20:46:00.000-07:00

This morning we woke up with much anticipation about what the gender would be of our new baby! I decided that I would let Casey's family know, who would be waiting anxiously for us to return from our ultrasound, by wearing a blue shirt if it was a boy or a pink shirt if it was a girl.

Well, the verdict is in! After getting to see the ultrasound of our healthy baby kicking and moving around, this is the shirt that I wore home!!!

IT'S A GIRL!!!! We are excited!

We are thankful for all our blessings, and to know that we have a healthy baby girl on the way. The only problem now will be containing myself from shopping like crazy! But truly, we feel so blessed to have a little girl on the way, and look forward to the addition she will be to our family!

A fun day!

2008-05-28T19:39:00.000-07:00

I bought Casey a pass to go golfing at a municipal golf course (which means cheap) in Denver, as a School is Out for the Summer gift! And so I decided I would take the boys to the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. It was very cool, and we had a great time. Tytan actually enjoyed the exhibits and was interested in learning, as opposed to just playing. I loved seeing his mind at work. His favorite part was learning about the brain and the body parts. I told him he should be a doctor. Then he said, "What kind of doctor?" And I said, "Any kind you want." And he said, "How about a brain doctor?" So now, everyday, I am going to remind him that he is going to be a brain doctor when he grows up! Wouldn't that be something? haha. No pressure. The boys thanked me non-stop on the way home, for taking them to the museum. It was a great day! I have a TON of pictures on my Picasa Web Album. Go to http://picasaweb.google.com/brynnturnbaugh

Soccer

2008-05-27T18:46:00.000-07:00

Tytan played his first official team sport, soccer! It was an interesting experience...to say the least! He had fun, so that is all that counts. Even if he didn't score a goal, sat in the goal, cared more about his gatorade then the game, enjoyed watching the birds in the sky, or skipping around on the field...at least he learned about team sports. Oh, and of course the best part of all....the trophy!!!

Fun Television Viewing

2008-05-16T12:09:00.000-07:00

So one of my favorite shows on TV is Jon and Kate plus 8. I record the show every week and watch it, usually with my kids, because they like watching the craziness just as much as me! So they have twin 7 year olds, and then sextuplets that are about the same age as Tytan, almost 4. If ever I feel that being a mom is difficult, I just think about this mom, who truly amazes me, and I realize that I have it so easy! Do any of you watch this? I also love the dynamic between the husband and wife. They keep it real, they show their arguments, they lose their tempers, and yet they still are in love and play and laugh together. Amazing family! I would seriously go insane if I had eight kids, six of which were the same age. Kate, the mom, does two loads of laundry every day! And she sweeps and mops the floor after every meal. To top it all off, she only feeds her kids organic food! Truly amazing. Check it out on TLC.

Brotherly Love

2008-05-13T12:05:00.000-07:00

So today I took Tytan to preschool. Another lady in my ward and I have decided to do a home school preschool. Because preschool is just so expensive here. She lives in the same apartment complex, and we met up to discuss a curriculum. So I did it last week, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-11am. And this week was her turn. Ty was so excited to go somewhere else for preschool. So we dropped him off and Tanner was immediately sad. I was going to try and have some fun alone time with Tanner. I really did think he would enjoy this, because he has been going through an extra clingy phase. I took him to Target and got him an icee and popcorn. We went all around the store, looked at the toys and everything. But the whole time he kept saying things like, "Where is Ty?" "Can we go get Ty now?" "Can we go find Ty?" Literally the whole time at the store. So then I didn't really need anything else, and it was cold and rainy, so we went home. The whole hour at home Tanner was saying the same things, until finally he started saying some other things that broke my heart! "I need Ty. He is my best friend. I love him!" Poor guy. So much for fun one on one time. You just can't beat that brotherly love. It is instinctual. I love it though, and I wouldn't have it any other way.

Calling all bloggers!

2008-05-09T12:30:00.001-07:00

Please take the polls located to the right. We find out on June 3rd what we are having, but we have started to think of a couple of options and want to know what you think. Keep in mind our last name, and the fact that our other two boys both start with T's and so if it is a boy we totally have to keep with the T theme! Be honest, the results are anonymous! Thanks!

Our 5th Anniversary

2008-05-06T14:53:00.000-07:00

Casey and I will celebrate our 5th wedding anniversary this Saturday. We have a lot to show for the past 5 years, our two handsome boys and a third baby on the way. Casey finished college, has been teaching at Douglas County High School for the past 3 years, and been an amazing Dad and husband at the same time. I cherish the memories we have from the past 5 years and can't wait to see what the next 5 holds!

My growing belly

2008-05-02T21:26:00.000-07:00

I am only 15 weeks! I am going to be huge by the time 40 weeks rolls around! But I am starting to feel the baby move and I love that!

Tanner's 2nd Birthday

2008-05-02T21:18:00.000-07:00

His birthday was April 10th. I know this post is a little late, but better late than never, right?

Is there something wrong with this picture?

2008-05-01T08:57:00.000-07:00

Yes, there absolutely is. It is May 1st, and this is what I woke up to this morning! I am sorry, but that is just wrong on so many levels. First of all, it was sunny and 75 degrees yesterday. I was so excited that my kids got to wear shorts, a t-shirt, and sandals. Hurray! No more socks. Socks are just so annoying to me. Well, then this morning I woke up to snow, and now it is 10am and still snowing. I am a little annoyed. It is supposed to be cold and possible SNOWY on my birthday...tomorrow! I have never been in snow on my birthday. Well, many of you are thinking that this is what I get for living in Colorado, and you are right. I do not mind the snow most of the time, but when it is May 1st and I have gotten all of my kids summer clothes out in anticipation of warm weather...I become a little angry! Ugh....okay, I am done. Glad I got that out!

Long time, no post

2008-04-30T14:56:00.000-07:00

So I know it has been forever since my last post. Life happens, right? I have been sick on and off from my cute little life that is growing inside of me. But I am 15 weeks now, and hopefully on the mend. Some exciting news, we got a car!!!! We have been in need of it for a LONG TIME! And the perfect deal was waiting for us. It was meant to be, and as usual we are very blessed. It is a 2005 Silver Chrysler Town and Country. It is just like the one in the picture, only that is not our actual car. We love it. It makes my life so much more convenient. Who would of thought that I would ever be so excited to have a soccer mom mini van? But I am!!! No shame here.

Easter 2008

2008-03-23T20:26:00.001-07:00

Nice Weather

2008-03-12T13:50:00.000-07:00

We had some nice weather and were finally able to have some fun at the park!

For some reason I can never get pictures of them together! Oh well, warm weather is on its way and we can't wait!!!

Casa Bonita....bonita pero HORRIBLE!

2008-03-09T20:13:00.000-07:00

On Saturday we had to go downtown to pick up my repaired camera lens. FINALLY! And since we were down there, I talked Casey into taking us to a Mexican restaurant I saw on the internet and thought that it would be a fun family lunch. Fun, yes. Good food? NO WAY! This picture of Casey pretty much sums up what we thought of the food.

And if you know Casey, you know he is a. not a picky eater b. loves all Latin food c. will eat anything. So, for him to think it was this disgusting, you know there was something wrong. It was still a fun atmosphere, and very cool looking.

The pretty fountain out front.

Tytan liked his taco.

Tanner liked the Spanish rice.

We went into a very scary cave, watched cliff divers, and flame throwers. It was a neat place. If only they could do something about that food! Also, I am thrilled to have my wonderful camera back! If you want to check out some more pictures from the day you can go to http://picasaweb.google.com/brynnturnbaugh

Happy Valentine's Day

2008-02-11T12:36:00.000-08:00

Happy Valentine's Day to my cute husband! We have been married for almost 5 years now, and I can't imagine my life without him. He is a great husband and an amazing Dad!

I am pregnant!

2008-02-11T08:47:00.000-08:00

Yep, it is true. Baby #3 is on the way...ready or not! Once again it is a surprise, but as usual we are very happy to add to our family! I am due sometime in October, and we know the Lord will provide a way so that everything will work out. We are blessed! Stay tuned for updates!

President Hinckley

2008-01-29T11:50:00.001-08:00

President Hinckley passed away on Sunday. And of course I was sad to hear the news, but at the same time so happy that he would be reunited with his sweet wife again. President Hinckley was the prophet for half of my life! He meant so much to me. I loved his sense of humor. I loved his willingness to bring Mormonism to the public by doing things like going on Larry King. His dedication to building temples has been truly amazing. The completion of the Conference Center has been phenomenal. I love the Proclamation to the Family, as well as his famous talk about the "B Attitudes". I will always hold a special place for him in my heart, and will talk about him with great fondness to my children and grandchildren. He will be missed, but his lasting influence will hold strong well past his mortal life on this Earth.

Sick and Tired of being Sick and Tired

2008-01-28T13:41:00.000-08:00

Sickness hit the Turnbaugh home in a major way this past week. I got it first, and I lost my voice and had a fever for two days. Then Tytan got it. He had a fever of 101.9 for 12 hours! His breathing became very shallow and he seemed to be struggling. So we had to take him to the after hours care twice in two days. The diagnosis is viral pneumonia. He has to be on a defibrilator every four hours. It puts medicine into his lungs to help him breathe. And to top it all of he has an ear infection. He is getting much better, to where he doesn't need it so often. Poor guy. He calls it his fishy face, because the oxygen mask looks like a fish. Casey got it bad too, and luckily Tanner just got a minor case of this nasty bug. This has made me appreciate our health in a new way! And I am so thankful that we have excellent insurance. I am grateful that I didn't have to think twice about taking him to after hours or about getting him medicine because I knew the costs would be low. We may be sick, but we are still blessed! Keep your prayers with us for a fast and speedy recovery!

My little Cowboys

2008-01-18T21:44:00.000-08:00

Friday afternoon we went to the National Stock Show Rodeo. And it was so much fun! We had amazing seats right behind where the cowboys load into the chutes. I actually got dirt kicked on me from the horses and bulls. The boys loved it. Tytan has been to one rodeo before, and he is fascinated by it when it comes on TV. So he was anticipating the "Buckin' Bulls"the whole night. And they were no disappointment! At the end of the night his Abuela got him a toy horse. And when I asked him what his horse's name was he quickly said, "Buck". And Tanner, he looks so cute in a cowboy hat. His big head fills it out perfectly! It was a fun night for everyone! Check out the slideshow below.

Rodeo Anyone?

2008-01-18T21:43:00.001-08:00

My new camera

2008-01-18T07:33:00.000-08:00

For Christmas my Dad gave us an amazing digital camera. I love taking pictures, and this camera makes doing that even more amazing and rewarding. I used it the whole time we were in Arizona, but when I got home and tried to use it...of course it wouldn't work. The lens was making a crazy grinding sound, and it wouldn't take pictures in auto focus, only manual. So after a discussion with my Dad, and the Nikon customer service rep, it is probably a defective lens. You have to understand just how ironic this is. Last Christmas my parents gave us a portable DVD player, and once again, when we got back home it wasn't working! We had to take it back to Costco and get another one. So, I am trying to figure out why this happens to me...but none of my other siblings. I am just happy that all I have to do is send the lens in, with the receipt, and they will fix the problem for me. But honestly....WHY ME????

Tytan and Tanner

2008-01-17T12:44:00.000-08:00

The cutest boys you will ever meet! I am quite partial though. Tytan and Tanner are only 20 months apart, but their personalities couldn't get any different. Tytan is outgoing, social, sweet, kind, sympathetic, and patient. Tanner is shy, serious, quite with strangers, stubborn, hilarious, brave, and moody. They are so different, but I am happy that they will be able to teach each other things, and learn from one another. They never cease to amaze me.