pumpkins

Well we went like so many others to get pumpkins. I love the look of pumpkins and kids in pictures. Watching little kids pick a pumpkin and then thro it down because they see another one in the pumpkin patch. I have been three times to the orchard that is close by us and have loved each time. The first was with one mom and our combined five kids, next was with Joe just our fam, and the last time was a bunch of moms I know with tons of kids. I think there were 10 moms. This time a few of us were given an opertunity to go pick an apple and go on a tractor ride. I had the 4 kids and I couldn't pass that up since they only let you ride when it's the weekend. The apples were so good. I want an apple tree.

adventures

Today has seemed like I have done so much and not accomplished anything. I cleaned and by the end of the day it really didnt look like i did anything. I almost didnt want to vacuum after dinner because it seemed like what is the use its going to get dirty again. Of course i vacuumed. I enjoy vacuuming. the vacuum is so loud it drounds out the noise around me and i feel like im all alone. the house is very small so dosnt take long. i guess there is my alone time that everyone wonders when i get it.
The other day i decided to have Johnny do the dishes and he did such a great job. I want him to do chores, and dont know what to have him do some times. He was so serious, and never complained about how many there were. he even asked to do more. (none were left). I love it when i dont get resistance when i ask for a chore to be done.
Yesterday, a friend with her kids and I took the little boys to an orchard and had fun. For those from Cali, a one orchard Apple Hill would almost describe this place. Minus the vendors. It was very nice and the kids went to a petting farm, slid down a slide, playing on tractors, picked a pumpkin, ate an apple, and sat in a train. the train wasnt av. for us they were doing school tours. Oh there were tractor rides on the wkend. Johnny and Tyler loved the train and tractor. Ty went down the huge slide by himself. I didnt know he was going to do it himself and he came down head first. He cried. It is a big black tube, looked like an irrigation tube. I am glad i wnt with this friend. its nice to be one on one sometimes instead of a big group. better to get to know each other. Sometimes about 3 people are good because some one has something to say. I have a hard time thinking of stuff to say. I really dont mind the quiet, and some times people like others to think of things to say:) My friend said she was the same about the quiet times, she didnt mind them either. I want to take the fam back this weekend I live finding new places to go that are outside.
I have been making the kids stay outside as long as possible the last few days. I know winter will come soon and I love fort them to be out side. it is still about 80 durring the day and i guess im just used to lots of snow in a week. Ty never wants to come in and screams when he has to. even when he has been out side for hours. well he is crying and hitting me to let him back out side got to go.

bike ride

Last weekend we went for a nice hike around a lake in the state park. We have a season pas there but I lost it. We love being out side and the kids never seem to want to stop. Even when we were hiking in the Smokies, in really rugged trails advanced hiking, they only stopped because Joe and I thought it was getting tough. We were hiking for about 40 min. and only passing people that were week hikers and they were stunned all the kids were in the lead. This last weekend was nothing like that, just a nice 1.5 mile walk around the lake, with a few stairs to climb. no boulders to scale.
We went on a nice bike ride today. We decided to buy a bike chair for Ty to sit in. We put it on the bike when we got to the trail. That was frustrating. Its going back. Id much rather spend the money and get something I'll use for a long time. I was wanting to save $ again and I have really begun to believe buy it once more money, more likely I wont break it or it wont need to be replaced. The same with furniture, bookshelves buy a solid wood one and it wont break when you move. The seat thing worked fine. I know I will want to get a trailer later and why settle.
We had a great time biking, Johnny constantly looks around I think he doesn't want to get hit, and petals as fast as he can most of the time. I didn't get much of a wkout mostly coasted. The belly is getting in the way a little. I don't have a road bike I really have to lean over. Mtn bike not meant I think for leisure rides on flat smooth surfaces. Yes I did resist jumping my bike. I also didn't clip in just in case the slow going had to come to a fast stop.haha Adam usually leads the way and Sam was right with him. I am so glad she is getting so good at riding. Tyler would smile when he would pass me. I think he enjoyed riding the bike too. I really enjoy being outside. The weather is still nice here. getting to the 50s some nights but the days are still nice. I am excited to have a much milder winter here than I have had for years.
On John and Kate plus 8 Kate said once she couldn't keep up with all the picts anymore. I have never done well, but it's getting frustrating, both beautiful places we have been the last few wkends, I didn't have the camera. I need to hire someone to go to the fun times we have and take picts for me.

visit with the fam

This past weekend I went to Utah and visited with my family. The plane trip was good but I had a head cold and my ears popped and hurt the entire time. When I landed in Utah my right ear didn't pop. I had a sore throat and talking was difficult. I couldn't hear Layne very well and Layne couldn't hear me very well either. What a site.

I went to the Temple with Cory It was so nice to go with him. I have only had my mom to go with in the family members and It was so nice to have another family member to go with. I would have loved to have Amber there too but maybe next time I'm in town. My Mom Amber and Josh were in a 5 K and they did so well. I am so excited they all did so well. My Mom placed 1st in the women overall, Amber 1st in her age, and I think Josh came in 3rd in his age.

I had such a wonderful time. I have never been anywhere without the kids. I know I was different and easier to talk to. Except I had a head cold that I felt awful the whole time. I thought it was a sinus infection, but the antibiotics didn't help at all, and I am now starting to feel a little better. My ears still pop and have a lot of pressure and I cant swallow very well, and I cough. But I can talk better and my throat doesn't hurt so much.

For my brothers farewell, Whitney and I kind of forced everyone to sing as a family for the farewell. I felt bad that I didn't even have a bit of singing voice to lend to the song. Cory had a wonderful talk he gave. I really have not heard him speak so much. I loved hearing really how he understands the gospel, and can articulate that. I am so glad I came to be there for him I really have great memories and excited to see him in a few years and see the difference in him too.

My mom and Layne had a wonderful lunch for about 80 people after and it was wonderful to see family again. My Dad was there. The times I am there never gives enough time to do all that I want, and I didn't get to see him but a little before church and for the lunch social and there was a lot of people for to much one on one time. I am glad I was able to see him then.

We had a lot of time at Mom's house to socialize and I loved it. Getting to spend the time with all my sisters for so long and with Cory was wonderful. I really wish I could have felt good. Oh well I tried my best.

Joe had a great time with the kids. I think they all really needed the time with him, just him. I think we all appreciate each other more.

I read the Midnight Sun on the Internet. of course it's not finished and will not be but I enjoyed it very much. Of course we all wish Stephenie Meyer would finish any way. I know we would still pay full price to read the book. There is so much left to the story. Well I cant think of that anymore.

The kids are great. Sammi keeps forgetting her home work because she talks at the wrong time. I really think she will get in trouble soon.I don't blame them. I don't remember if I said she is taking violin lessons. She is so excited. I need to get Adam in something like soccer or something. He wants to do something too. Johnny is having fun with me at home. we haven't done a lot of school yet I don't have the school curriculum and don't feel up to making my own up at the moment. Tyler is fun but sick at the moment. He constantly sits on my lap and wants my undivided attention. Adam stayed home sick today. I really hope this cold doesn't spread around the house. It seems to be staying long. I also don't want an er trip in the middle of the night because someone cant breathe.

I can't stay awake!

Oh I wrote this whole thing and then I lost it. Makes me so mad.
I cant seem to stay awake past 9am I am so tired. I am typing away to keep my eyes open. I cant seem to stay awake during the day and at night I cant fall asleep. I hope it is not a sign of things to come. I have always thought that being pregnant and not sleeping helps with the adjustment of a new baby and no sleep. I really hope this will not be the case.
Joe has dental surgery today to get a titanium post put in. He will be out the rest of the day. Horrible thoughts of getting dental surgery to get some much needed sleep... how sick!
We had a great weekend. Joe and Sammi went on a Father-daughter date and went to a luau. Joe said I should have taught the dancing. The teacher he said was dancing like a stiff. Definitely no hip movement. What is hula without hip movement.. just stepping to the side. They had fun and made a few crafts and went for frozen custard afterwards.
I took the boys to play miniature golf. Adam made a hole in one and a few in 2. He said it was the funnest day he had in a long time.(punk) and I'm glad. Then we went to get a hot dog and frozen custard. I reluctantly shared the custard. Johnny sure is more a natural hockey player. He would swing the club the first time on each setup great, and then push the ball to the hole with his club. I was very cute. Adam is a natural. I think it was the first time for both of them.

I have a new phone number

Oh I forgot, I have a new phone number. Email me and I 'll let you know what it is. Love you all. Also if you didnt get a christmas card last year and want one email me your address I will get started early so they will actually get out soon after the baby is here.

Kids are back in school

Well the kids are back in school and are liking this school much better than the one the went to the last few weeks of the year last year. In the beginning we had some annoying problems with the bus. Now its just a lot of bad kids on the bus. I have the kids now sitting back together and I hope that will take some anxiety away from both of them. It is hard to decide what to do because Adam is sitting beside a good kid and that boy will be alone and surrounded by boys that pick on others, or protect Adam. Protect Adam wins hands down. I just feel for the loan boy. Hopefully he will be ok.
Joe just had his bday and spent the whole weekend writing an eight page paper. We later went to a ward activity and swam in the pool. A break for a little bit. What a way to spend your 40th. I made a nice lunch and apple pie. The gifts didnt get here. They came this week oh well he will like them.
I am going to go visit my family in Utah for Cory's farewell. I am not going to take anyone with me. I know the kids really miss family and Whitney has never seen Tyler. I know my limits and taking even Tyler as a lap child, while pregnant or not getting in at out 200 am would be stupid. I think all of us need time away from each other. Daddy needs alone time with them too. I am really excited to see everyone. Adam said he misses Whitney the most and wants to see her. I reminded him that we live close to her and we will see them some other time. The family stuff, like baptisms, performances, activities, I really miss sharing with family. We never really did except with Hyrum and Kristi when we both lived in the same town in Wyoming. I know we chose to move far away and that is one of the draw backs of living far. It is just hard when you are reminded by little kids wishing to be close to family.
I got new sheets for the kids and they love them the t shirt kind. Johnny told me I couldnt sleep on his bed to take naps with him anymore because I would mess up his soft sheets. I definitely couldnt sleep on his pillow. I had to tickle the serious kid. He also said they looked like his cousin Makenzis bed and I needed to keep it perfectly made like her bed. Tyler loves Sams sheets they have butterflies and he looks at them and said pree and hugs the pretty sheets.
We are going to start Sam in violin lessons. They have a program at school. She has always loved the sound and has asked for years. She knows she cant give up and has to commit for a long time. We picked up the Violin today. She told me that she can play Grandma a song for Christmas. I smiled and told her she will have to practice everyday and she might get really frustrated and that she shouldnt be hard on herself if she hasnt mastered the violin by Christmas. (my impatient with self and perfectionist child):)She will do great.