MARRIED WITH CHILDREN

It's Football Season

2011-09-26T08:55:00.000-07:00

Football is in full swing at our house. Chase is 8 and playing his second year of tackle football for Bear River. Jason ended up help coaching this year. He has really enjoyed coaching even though his back is killing him. It is fun to see him do something that he loves. I love watching Jason and much as I love watching Chase. Chase is playing center right now and loves it. He is doing really well. They practice 4 days a week and have a game on Saturdays. So it takes up a lot of our nights.

Cayden is playing flag football for the first time this year. He is loving it and having a lot of fun. The little boys have a hard time not tackling each other.

Bree 10 months Old

2010-11-20T21:57:00.001-08:00

It is so much fun having a baby with hair!
Bree started crawling when she was 10 months old. I don't know why my kids were all slow at learning to crawl. Oh well, less mess.

Took some pictures outside. I feel kind of bad because it actually was pretty cold and I made her wear this little summer outfit.

Kelsey's 12th Birthday

2010-11-20T21:27:00.000-08:00

It is so hard to believe I have a 12 year old. I am feeling older everytime she gets older. Kelsey is a great girl and does so good in school that I don't have to worry about her.

She got a CD player, shoes, swim suit and other things I can't remember. ( I really should update more often). Her grandma Julander made her a quilt.

Easter 2010

2010-11-20T20:50:00.001-08:00

Bree's First Easter
Easter morning

Wow! Snow for Easter!

The kids had fun even though it was pretty cold. The Bear River City Easter Egg Hunt was actually not to bad this year. We usually head into Brigham because my kids always cry that they only get 1 or 2 eggs, but this year they actually got more and were happy.

I love this picture of Kelsey!

Sports 2010

2010-08-30T12:05:00.001-07:00

Chase's first year of pitching machine.

Spring Soccer

Real Salt Lake Trophy and Mascot

Chase was so excited that he was old enough to place basketball this year. He is my little sports fanatic!

Snow Much Fun!

2010-08-30T11:48:00.000-07:00

Chase's blue snowman he made with food coloring.

Bree all bundled up in her car seat and coat.

Chase cruising down the hill at the farm.

Sledding with the Julander Cousins

Me and Bree all bundled up

Chase shoveling snow. ( He dis like 10 scoops and then was done).

Christmas 2009

2010-08-30T11:27:00.000-07:00

Bree and Santa at the Christmas Dance

Chase and Santa

Cayden and Santa

Santa Baby

Santa cuties

Christmas PJ's

Chase and Cayden's new jerseys they got from Santa. They think they are so cool.

Bree 5 months old

Jason getting sick of all the festivities

Family Pictures 2009

2010-08-30T10:38:00.000-07:00

Shanna's Family

Julander Kids and Spouses

Shanna and Jason

My Siblings and their wives

Julander Grandkids

Our Family
Cayden(3) Jason, Kelsey(11) Shanna, Bree (4 months) Chase (7)

Top Row: Abby, Kyle, Peyton, Dad, Mom, Josh, Parker, Eric,Spencer, Jaxson, Jarom, Cayden, Jason
Middle Row: Misty, Tyson,Kirsten, Lucus, Grandma and Grandpa Hendrickson, Launa, Dakota, Me and Bree
Bottom Row:
Madison, Dylan, Amy, Maisie, Kelsey and Chase

Chase' 7th Birthday

2010-08-30T10:21:00.000-07:00

Chase is a big Seahawks fan ever since he played flag football and his team was the Seahawks.
His first friend party. Wow 7 year old boys like to wrestle. Nothing went as planned and the two girls he invited just rolled there eyes at the boys craziness.

We also had a family party with the Anderson's and Julanders. We gave Chase a video game,dart gun and a football card book the tells you how much cards are worth.

October 2009

2010-08-30T09:33:00.000-07:00

At Trunk or Treat-Chase Utah Jazz Player, Bree Cheerleader, Cayden Football Player and Kelsey a Vampire Pirate.

Fall Fun with the Julander Cousins

Bree 3 months old

Chase' First Year of Flag Football

There team was undefeated.

Jason coaching Chase's flag football team with my brother in law Jeremy.

It's Been Awhile

2009-12-17T21:05:00.000-08:00

I just decided to check up on everybody. I can't believe it has been since Sept 10 since I last posted. Life has been so crazy. Having four kids just keeps me going I am hoping to get back into blogging, it is the only journal I keep. Bree is now 5 months old, it is so sad how fast time goes by. She finally rolled over today. That was pretty exciting. She hates her tummy time I felt like a child abuser putting her on her belly like the doctor said I need to do. She would just scream.

The kids are excited for Christmas. I took Kelsey to buy presents for everybody. She wrapped them last night and this morning Cayden carried his present around. He kept saying it is Christmas I want to open it. I told him it is not Christmas yet. He said yes it is see we have a tree. I told him that just means we are getting ready for Christmas and that it is not Christmas yet. He said look at my present see it says "Cayden is a big boy, it is Christmas he can open his presents". I said no it doesn't it says "Let it Snow". While I was at work he opened it a little bit. I doubt he waits until Christmas. Tomorrow while he is at preschool I am hoping to get all the presents wrapped. But I think I will have to keep them locked up.

Random Thoughts and Pictures

2009-09-10T16:03:00.000-07:00

Cayden and Bree
Cayden loves to hold his little sister. He always says "mom take our picture". So I am going to have lots of pictures of them together. I hope they are good friends when they grow up.

Chase had his first soccer game last night. We missed last week. He did really good. Last year he just kind of stood around and ran up and down the field. Last night he actually was paying attention to the game and almost made a goal. I hope it is going to be a better season for him. He loves to play sports.

Me and Bree
Bree will be 2 months old tomorrow. I can't believe how time flies. She is such a good baby. Very happy. Sometimes I forget about her because she is so good to just entertain herself.

Dad and Bree
Jason has Bree wrapped around his little finger. He always said he didn't want anymore girls, but you can already tell that Bree will be able to get away with anything and get whatever she wants when it comes to her dad.

Bree's New Crib
I was standing in line at the customer service at Walmart and looked over at their recall board. I noticed that the crib we had bought for Cayden 3 years ago had been recalled because the front part can possible come off. So we got to chose a new crib. It was fun getting a new crib to match her room better.

Bree's First White Dress

2009-09-07T12:15:00.000-07:00

Grandpa Julander gave Bree her blessing yesterday in church. He gave such a great blessing. Jason was too nervous to do it. But that's okay, I think I would be too. Bree slept through the whole thing which I was glad. I always worry that the baby will scream during the whole thing. So everything went good.
In the circle was Jason, my dad, my brothers Josh, Jarom and Kyle, Grandpa Hendrickson, Jeremy (brother in law) and Jason's dad. It is great to have so many priesthood holders in the family. All of my brothers and sister attended with their families, and Jason's sister, Raquel's family and my sister in law Paula and her kids. My uncle Ron and Kaylene and my Cousin Ashely and her family and my cousins, Kaylee, Brindy, and Rendall were also there, they came up from Oregon for my Great Grandma Hendrickson's funeral which was yesterday in Gunnison. So it was nice that they could come too. My aunt Becky and uncle Russell, and cousins Michelle and Carrie were also there from Arizona. My niece Brittney was also there. She even bore her testimony. I missed it because I was out taking care of Bree. But I am so proud of her, she has not been active most of her life. She has been through a rough time lately. It is great to know that she is turning to our heavenly father for help. Raquel also gave a beautiful testimony. It was a great testimony meeting.

Afterwards we had a dinner at my house. There was about 35 people. It was great. We had enough food and everyone had fun visiting. Here are a few pics. I also got her pictures done at JC Penny so I will post them when I get them back. Bree wore the same dress that Kelsey wore when she was blessed.

1st Day of School

2009-08-31T13:18:00.000-07:00

Oh how I have been looking forward to today. The 1st day is so exciting yet full of nerves. Kelsey was worried about getting on the bus. We weren't sure exactly where she was supposed to get on. I told her just to stand by the road and hope a bus will pick her up. We did find out the bus number so she could make sure she got on the right bus. I would hate for her to end up in Bear Country.

I guess she made it to school. I wish I would have sent her with a cell phone so I could text her to see how the bus went. I almost lost it when I watched her walk onto the bus. I remember how scary it is. You wonder if you are on the right bus, you wonder where you should sit. It is just plain scary. I can't wait for her to get home so I can see how her first day went.

Then there is Chase who started 1st grade today. I am so excited that he is going to have something to do. Last year he was in afternoon kindergarten and all morning he would say is it time for school yet. I am glad he is all day now. He was not nervous at all. He was joking around saying what's my name again. It is funny how all kids are different and deal with new experiences differently.

Cayden starts preschool on Wednesday. I am way way excited for that day. I love Cayden to death but he is just a handful. He has so much energy that I just can't keep up with. I hope he doesn't drive his teacher crazy.

Pics of Kids

2009-08-24T19:57:00.000-07:00

Sunday me and my sister went up by Wellsville to take pictures of the kids. I was hoping to take some cute sunflower pictures. But most of them were dead. I did get a few cute pictures though. I was glad it stopped raining. Bree is now 6 weeks old.

Bree's First Smile

2009-08-21T09:23:00.000-07:00

Bree smiled for the first time the other night. Her dad was holding her and talking to her and she smiled twice. I was kind of hoping that her first smile would be for, I don't know, maybe the person that carried her around for nine months. The person who feeds and changes her diaper. But Whatever. Now the trick is to get a picture of that toothy grin.

Mirror Mirror On the Wall

2009-08-13T20:29:00.000-07:00

Cayden was so cute today. I was doing my hair and he was standing on the counter by me. He looked in the mirror and said " I want to play in there". I had to explain to him why he couldn't go in the mirror and play.

Discovery Gate

2009-08-09T09:39:00.000-07:00

Yesterday was an eventful day. It usually is when I decide to take the kids to do something fun without Jason. Me, Amy, Jarom and Launa decided to go down to the Discovery Gateway because we had some free tickets. I was following Amy going about 80 mph when my back passenger tire blew. I wasn't sure what was going on at first. I looked around to see what the noise was and then I felt the durango shaking. That is when I knew. I had to pull over on the left side of the freeway because I was in the fast lane. Luckily there was a big area. I called Amy and told her what had happened. The crappy thing is that my spare tire is sitting home in my garage. Jason never put it back on after our last flat. He said the thing is broke that holds it on underneath. So Jarom came and took off my tire while Amy went to like 4 tire stores trying to find me a tire the same size. I guess the size we have is discontinued. She finally found one and Jarom took my tire to get a new one put on the rim. We sat on the side of the freeway for 2 1/2 hours. With 4 kids that was real fun. Luckily no one had to go to the bathroom and I had packed some water bottles. When we got the tire on we went to McDonalds to eat. The kids were onery and hungry by then. Then we went on our way to the Gateway. The kids had fun playing with the toys. It is a really fun place for little kids. Kelsey is a little too old for it but she was just happy to get out of the house. Here are a few pics of the day.

Maise, Cayden and Chase gasing up the car.

Chase, Cayden and Kelsey. They were not supposed to be doing this but I had to take a pic before I yelled at them.

Cayden and Parker playing with the water tunnels.

Kelsey checking out people at the grocery store.

Chase made new friends at the Construction site.

Me, Bree, Jarom and Jaxon

Kelsey and Bree in the lifesize doll house

Kelsey and Chase anchoring the news

Cayden getting ready to take flight in the helicopter.
(This was the kids favorite I think)

Me and Bree

24th of July pics

2009-08-05T11:58:00.000-07:00

Baby Show at the park on the 24th
I don't need anyone to tell me I have the cutest baby. But that doesn't mean I don't like showing her off.

Bree's baby show outifit

Cayden, Dakota and Kyson watching the sheep at the rodeo. The boys were just too cute standing on the fence. They thought it was fun to watch but Dakota and Cayden wouldn't ride the sheep. Kyson was forced to by his dad.

Bree 3 weeks old
It is so amazing the changes that newborns go through the first month. I love when she watches me talk with those big eyes. I can't wait until she is smiling that is when the fun begins.

Adjusting to Changes

2009-08-04T10:58:00.000-07:00

You would think after having four kids you would know how to be a good mom. I feel like everything is just out of control. I am eating my through this past week. Well that is going to stop right now. I am going to take control and get my house clean and try to find some kind of routine. it is amazing how adding another person to your family changes everything. I can't wait until school starts so I can have a little break from the kids. I still haven't decided if I am going to take classes this fall or not. I am so confused and don't want to overwhelm myself with too much.

2009-07-29T23:22:00.000-07:00

Bree at 1 week old

Bree at 2 weeks old

Baby Bree's Arrival

2009-07-13T18:21:00.000-07:00

Bree Lynette Anderson
Born July 11 2009 at 4:36 a.m.
Weight: 6 lbs 7 oz.
Height: 19 1/2 inches

Friday night I was having contractions. I had called the hospital earlier and they said that what I was feeling was normal and that they would see me Monday. (I was scheduled to go in at 8:oo a.m. to be induced.) I felt better in the afternoon and then that night I was having contractions again. They were about as painful as the ones I had been having the past couple of weeks. I went to bed. Took a pain and sleeping pill and I was out. Then I woke up at 2:00 a.m. and I was having pain and kept needing to go to the bathroom. I think I was walking around like a crazy person. Jason kept saying do you want to go to the hospital. I said no, I just need to go to the bathroom. Finally at 3:45 I said lets go. I was thinking that they would just send me home anyways. So we grabbed our stuff and headed out the door. On the way to the hospital we realized we forgot to wake up Kelsey and tell her we were leaving.

We walked into the emergency room and I took a seat in the waiting area and Jason went to sign me in. There was other people there and I was just crying and was having a hard time sitting. I yelled to Jason around the corner. It seemed like it was taking forever but it was probably only 5 minutes. They came and got me and got me into my room. The nurse checked me and said this baby is coming now. They paged the on call doctor and I had to wait until he got there to push. I was screaming. It was too late to get an epideral. It was so awful. The hospital thought my doctor was out of town so they didn't even call him. It turned out the he was home after all. Anyways 2 push and she was out. The nurses said almost all their 4 am babies come within 20 minutes and that is what happened. It was so crazy. It is all a blur to me. I can't believe someone would choose not to have an epideral. I am glad it is all behind me. She was born on our 12th wedding anniversary. I love you honey.

Bree right after she was born.

Jason was so cute talking to his new daughter.

After delivery

Bree had to be hooked up to monitors for a little while. They wanted to check her lungs because she never cried after she was born. Not even when they gave her her shots andcleaned her up.

Kelsey was so excited to hold her new sister.

Big Brother Cayden
at first Cayden was excited to see his new sister, then he just wanted to leave and then he wanted to hold her. A little mixed emotions i think.

Big brother Chase
Chase wasn't sure if he wanted to hold his new sister. We finally talked him into it so we could take a picture.

My dad sleeping in the chair at the hospital.
He brought my kids to come see the baby and found the chair in the corner and took a nap. I had called him at 5 o clock in the morning telling him I had my baby and asked if he would go stay with my kids. It all happened so fast we didn't even tell them we were leaving.
Jason finally held his daughter that night. He is scared of little babies. He was so cute with her. Too bad he woke up the next day puking his guts out. Now he doesn't dare hold her again.

Mom and daughter

My Little Fishermen

2009-07-10T19:30:00.000-07:00

Jason took the boys to Honeyville pond last night. He didn't feel very good but has been promising Cayden he would take him fishing. At dinner Cayden said his own little prayer and prayed that dad would take him fishing. So Jason felt like he couldn't let him down. Both Cayden and Chase caught fish by themselves. They were so proud of thier 11 inch fish. They both came running in the house holding their fish by the tails. Jason forgot to take something to put the fish in so the boys held them in their laps on the way home.

Baby Bree's Room

2009-07-04T11:42:00.000-07:00

My sister came and helped me paint the baby's room the other day. Thanks sis!! It is a light pink. I still have things to get to put on the walls, but at least now I feel like I am ready for her to come home. I packed my hospital bag last night. Every night I have contractions and wonder if I am going to go into labor. I go to the doctor on Tuesday and hopefully we will set a date to start me if I haven't had her by then.

Summer Pictures

2009-07-04T11:18:00.000-07:00

Dakota and Cayden riding bikes at BBQ at Jarom and Launa's house

Chase at campfire cookout.(always has to make a pose)

Cayden and Dakota at campfire cookout. They have so much fun together.

Jason, Jarom,Parker and Eric

Kelsey

Chase and his t-ball trophy.
The only reason he plays to fill his shelf with trophies.

Chase t-ball 2009

Father's Day

2009-06-22T08:19:00.000-07:00

We went to Jason's dad's house for a Father's Day BBQ. I was surprised that everyone made it. There was only one person missing out of the whole family. We just don't get together that often anymore so it was good to see everyone. His family is starting to get a lot bigger, the older kids (I guess they are young adults now) bring their boyfriends or girlfriends and some of them have kids. It was fun to get together. Jason is such a good father and I love him so much. I seriously don't know what I would do without him.

I got Jason the new Ghost Buster Video game for Father's Day. The kids enjoyed having something to do over the weekend. They are getting so bored. I am hoping for better weather so they can go outside and swim in the pool we bought this year. We put it up about a month ago and they have only been able to swim 2 times because of the weather. I am scared to look under the cover I bet it is nasty under there.

We did get the crib put up this weekend and the baby's room cleaned out. I don't know if I am going to have time to paint the room before she comes. I have been feeling so crappy lately. We were going to take the kids to Jason's brother's cabin this weekend, but they said that it is flooded and you can't use the toilet and the dish washer and the lawn is flooded. So I am kind of glad to have an excuse not to go. The kids were really looking forward to it. But I just didn't know if I could do it. I am worried that the baby is going to come early. Probably just wishful thinking but I have been induced with all my other kids and I am afraid to just go into labor on my own. What do you do? How do you know it is time? Who is going to watch the kids? It seems silly because I have had three other kids, but I have been in a hospital bed surround by nurses every other time from start to finish. It freaks me out to not know when she is coming.

Fishy Fishy

2009-06-15T13:07:00.000-07:00

Jason went fishing in Idaho Saturday with my brothers and my dad. Cayden and Chase thought it was fun to touch the dead fish. Cayden liked to poke their eyes. They made dad promise to take them next time.

I cooked fish for the first time. My dad is the one who usually cooks the fish. It tasted great but I have alot to learn to perfect it.

One Month Left

2009-06-10T13:21:00.000-07:00

So yesterday I go to the doctor and complained about how miserable I am. This pinched nerve in my leg is killing me. Anyways he said he could possible start me around the 10th of July. That is 1 month from today. That seems so soon yet so far away. Last night me and Jason were talking about how we are not sure how this baby is going to fit in to our lives. I am so excited to be having a little girl again. I have had fun buying girly stuff.

Our house is just so noisy the kids are bouncing off the walls. We feel like we need to prepare them to talk quietly and quit jumping on each other. I am afraid it is going to be a huge adjustment for everyone. I'm kind of freaking out.

Free Kittens

2009-06-04T18:43:00.001-07:00

We have 5 kittens we are hoping to give to good homes. The pic below is two kittens from the same litter, it is have the size of the other ones. Way cute. So if anyone knows anyone that might want one let me know.

Memorial Day at Dinosuar Park

2009-06-03T04:52:00.001-07:00

We decided to go to Dinosaur Park on Memorial Day. We had no power for 30 hours and needed to get out. I knew Cayden would love it, he is really into dinosaurs.

My sister Amy and her two kids Maisie and Parker came with us.

It was really funny when Maisie stuck her head through the board and couldn't get it out. Sorry Maisie I couldn't help but laugh. I bet it was really scary though.

Kelsey, Chase and Parker

I couldn't find Cayden for a minute and then looked over and saw his tiny face poking through the board.

We had a great time and it was perfect weather.

Cayden's 3rd Birthday

2009-05-23T12:55:00.001-07:00

Cayden turned 3 years old yesterday. I can't believe how time flies. Cayden is a busy little boy and loves to get into things and loves to get dirty. He has so much energy I can't keep up with him most of the time. He loves to wrestle with his brother and dad and one of his favorite things is to feed the horses with grandpa Julander. He has a fascination with tractors and trailers. Every truck needs to have a trailor. He loves to go to work with his mom and eat chocolate. He is a very special boy and we are glad he is a part of our family.

Cayden could not leave the tractor on the cake alone. He kept pushing it more and more into the cake. I told him he couldn't have the tractor until everyone got here for the party and sang Happy Birthday to him. He immediately started singing "Happy Brithday to me" and then went to go grab the tractor. He is so funny.

I finally did give in and let him take the tractor off. As you can tell in the picture the tractor is in his hands and not on his cake when we sang Happy Birthday.

We gave Cayden a wagon for his birthday. I have always wanted to buy one for our kids but they have always wanted other things for their birthdays. I knew Cayden would like it because he could hook it onto his Jeep and use it as a trailor.

We have such great support from our families. It makes me feel very blessed to have everyone close by. We had a house full of family to help us celebrate Cayden's Birthday. Thanks to everyone that came and for the gifts.

Jason's Team Won the Go Kart Race

2009-05-18T08:42:00.000-07:00

Team 1280 The Zone Champs

(Jason is the third one from the left)

Team 1280 Champs: L-R Zone Girl Tyna, John Lund, P1 Jason, P1 Derrek, Kelly Kaye, P1 Randall; In Kart Kevin Graham
The Ass-ociated Press
Tooele—In what is being called one of the biggest upsets in racing if not sports history, Team 1280 The Zone led by leader and race anchor Kevin Graham overcame adversity to rally to win the Miller Motorsports Park Media Endurance Go Kart Championship Saturday.
“It’s just what this country needs right now,” Graham said. “A team they can rally behind. A team in these tough trying times came together to show what can happen when you persevere, work hard and stay focused. The American Dream is still alive and well.”
The adversity began when John “I drive worse than a 88 year old woman” Lund drove the team from their 3rd qualifying position to dead last after several spin outs and just overall slow driving. “I did have some issues out there,” said Lund. “I guess I shouldn’t have gone out drinking the night before.”
P1’s Jason, Derrek and Randall each then drove methodically and strategically to get Team 1280 back into the race. By the time it got to Graham’s turn at the wheel, the team had gone from last, four laps down, to third just a lap off the pace. “I couldn’t have been more proud of the P1’s for putting us back in the race and cleaning up after John’s mess,” said Graham. “I guess that is no different in what they do for him every morning via text and calls.”
That’s when Graham took over. Showing a display of courage and determination that may never ever be seen in racing again, Graham quickly got the lap back and then proceeded to pass the field again to take the checkered flag but didn’t realize the flag was for him. “I was pulling up to the side of the X96 car when the beautiful Kelly Kaye waived the flag but I thought it was for them, not me,” said Graham. “Figures. We win the race and I didn’t even know it until I pulled into pit lane. Then we partied like it was 1999!” Team Comcast finished second 37.137 seconds off the pace. X96 was third a lap behind.
As for the future for Team 1280 The Zone, they will defend their title in two weeks without Graham who will be on his midlife crisis Harley trip but he feels confident the team will do well. “Our sales manager Kurt Thomas will take my spot and while he’s no Kevin Graham (HONK) we will be fine as long as we find someone to replace John.” Meanwhile after this stunning victory a book is in the works and Disney has contacted Graham about making this feel good story into a movie. “Just living the dream,” says Graham, “And making it rain!”

Jason is so proud of his trophy he won. I wish I could have went and watched him. I didn't have anyone to watch the kids.

Go Kart Racing

2009-05-15T17:39:00.000-07:00

Yesterday Jason won a contest on 1280 the Zone Sports radio station. He had to go down to the studio today and play Mario Kart on the Wii against other winners. He won and now he gets to go race go karts down at Miller Motor Sports Park in the morning. He is way excited. This is the second time he has got to go down there and race. Last time he won a chance to race for a brand new mustang. He had a lot of fun last time but was disappointed he didn't win the car.

Stuck in the Car Pool Lane

2009-05-14T10:46:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I decided I was so hungry I could eat a cow. I needed beef. So I headed off to McDonalds with Cayden to get me a quarter pounder. (my weakness lately). Anyways I dripped ketchup all over my shirt. I had to get home to go get the kids from school and had a little time so I decided to run into the house and grap a new shirt. Thank goodness I did. I pulled up to the school a little early and turned off the car it has been squealing lately. The bell rings finally and I go to start the car and it doesn't start. I am the second car in line. The teacher has to direct everyone around me. So embarrassing. Someone tries to give me jump and the car does nothing. Anyways a half hour later it just starts. What the freak. I don't know what is wrong with it. I hate vehicles.

Kelsey's 11th Birthday

2009-05-09T18:26:00.000-07:00

I can't believe I am old enough to have an 11 year old.

Kelsey got a digital camera for her birthday.

She had 6 of her friends over for a sleepover party. I wasn't really looking forward to it because I have been so tiered. After worked I had no energy and a messy house. I called Jason bawling. He called my mom to see if she could come help me. My mom came over and cleaned up my house before the party. Thank goodness for mom's.

The girls did have a lot of fun. This is a picture of Kelsey playing the digging for lifesaver in flour game. I used to play this when I was a kid. The girls loved it . They pushed each others faces in. They actually made me do it too. Flour does not taste good or feel good up your nose I decided. The girls stayed up until 4:00 am. I bet they are all grouchy today.

My 3:00 a.m. Project

2009-05-06T16:19:00.000-07:00

Last night I had the worst night sleep, well not the worst I guess it is pretty normal lately to only get a few hours of sleep a night. Usually I just stay in bed, but I was restless and so I got up and cleaned Cayden's room. I totally gutted it out, closet and everything. You couldn't even walk in there before. I wish I would have took a before picture. Hopefully he doesn't notice that he doesn't have as many toys in his room..

Where is Cayden you ask? In my bed Arrghh...... Still haven't won that war. How did I ever get pregnant?

Just Want to Feel Normal

2009-05-05T11:32:00.000-07:00

I am turning into a whiny pregnant lady. I don't remember it being this rough. My legs hurt my stomach hurts and I just don't feel good. Chase reminds me daily how fat I am getting. He is a tell it how it is kind of boy. If I try and lay down and rest I just get restless. There is so much to do. I can't wait to just be back to normal. I miss running, I miss my old clothes (which Kelsey has been wearing my shirts, rubbing it in my face that they don't fit me anymore). My kids are so nice to me. I have to call my dog fat to make me feel better.

Busy Busy Little Boys

2009-05-04T09:47:00.000-07:00

I thought girls were harder because they are so emotional, but my two little trouble makers are changing my mind. It seems like every time I turn around they are doing something. Boys are so busy. Chase wakes up really early and from the moment I come out of my room he has some story, invention, new idea to make money, or something to say. It is exhausting. Ok like just now he came in and said he has an invention for jumping shoes. It was likie a 5 minute story. I don't think his little brain ever takes a rest.

Oh and then there is my sweet little devil Cayden who just went outside and looking for ways to get dirty. Chase just yelled "hey butt head" through the office window. I think my hair is turning gray as I type. I just can't keep up with these two boys. Yesterday Chase gave them both new haircuts. I should have known they were being so quiet. Ok I better go I think I hear a hammer pounding, and Cayden just anouncing he pooped his pants, with no diaper.

Kelsey's Dare Graduation

2009-04-26T10:23:00.000-07:00

Proud Parent of a Dare Graduate

April 23, 2009

Yea for Spring!!

2009-04-17T12:39:00.000-07:00

I know I am not the only one that loves to see these warm days. I am sick of the snow and mud. I am going on 3 years now with mud for a lawn. (We did get some sod last year for the front.). I am hoping to get some more done this year. I don't know how easy it is going to be with me being pregnant and with Jason's back. I was hoping to plant a garden this year but it is so hard to keep up a yard by myself, so we will have to see. I want my kids to have somewhere to play. I hope everyone enjoys the sunshine. We are going to see Fast and the Furious tonight. Paul Walker and Vin Diesel need I say more.

Enjoying the Spring Weather

2009-04-06T08:50:00.000-07:00

Cayden playing softball at the park

Chase playing softball

Kelsey playing softball with her uncles

Chase and Madison at the Park
(I am so glad that the city has to remove this toy, it scares me)

Cayden and Chase enjoying the spring weather

We just had to enjoy the sunshine we had yesterday. The kids are so sick of being cooped up inside and I am ready for them to go outside. After conference we headed to the park to let the kids play.It was alot of fun.

Feeling Pregnant

2009-03-22T15:06:00.000-07:00

I missed church today. I am still just feeling worn out. Pregnancy gets harder the older you get I think. I had a crazy week which started out with me passing out at work. I am trying to take better care of myself. I have 2 tests for school this week and I have been procrastenating lately. Ha, that is what I am doing now. I wish that I could just hurry and get them done real quick then I won't have to worry about it. I really want to start getting the baby's room painted and decorated. I am painting it pink. The crib set I bought is pink and brown and is really cute. It is so much fun to buy pink stuff for a change. I think she will be dressed in pink everyday. I don't want her to be mistaken for a boy. I hate that, when people say what a cute boy and the girl is dressed in flowers or something girly. If you don't know for sure if the baby is a girl or boy, you don't say anything. You just say what a cute baby. At least that is what I do. I just gave all my baby boy clothes to my sister in law who is having a boy in a couple weeks so I hope my baby doesn't come out a boy.

Finding Balance in Our Busy Life

2009-03-05T10:08:00.000-08:00

This was posted by my favorite blogger Roni. She is so inspirational to me. I am going to print the list and try to live by it and hopefully it will make a more healthier, happier Shanna. It is about finding balance in our busy life. Being a mom of 3 little kids, working , going to school. Life is so crazy. I want to feel in control.

Roni says:

Take Time For Yourself: I’m listing this one first as I think it the most important AND the hardest. Part of the problem most of us feel is that there is just NOT enough time. So how do justify taking even more of that precious resource just for ourselves. What we need to remember is that if we don’t take care of ourselves we won’t be able to take care of others. As they say "Put on your oxygen mask first!"; Action Items: Find time for yourself even if it’s just a few moments. Sit in a quiet room. Take a few deep breaths. Go for a walk with your iPod. Take advantage of the gym’s free daycare. Something. ANYTHING! But make sure it’s just for you.
SLEEP!: I’m so bad with this. And sometimes I think it’s in direct competition with the tip above. If I am going to take time for myself then somethings gotta give and that something is generally sleep. It seems to be the easiest thing to sacrifice. But at what cost? We (or maybe it’s just me) need to realize that sleeping is as important as eating healthy and staying active. It really completes that healthy trio.; Action Items: Make an effort to go to bed half an hour to an hour earlier then you normally do. Have kids? Nap if/when they nap.
Make a To Do List: Sometimes I feel like I just can’t remember things like I used to. There was a time in my early 20’s when I didn’t need a calender. I didn’t email myself reminders. I never wore a watch. Yet I was on time, finished my work, returned messages and accomplished what I was suppose to routinely. Now I wonder what happened to that efficient, productive women. Where did she go? Regardless if it’s age, distractions or just too many responsibilities, I have to come to terms that that women is gone. I must find away to be productive without her.; Action Items: Take a moment every night to jot done the tasks that need to be accomplished the next day. Keep a list of long term goals. Get a white board in the kitchen for family to do’s.
Accomplish Something Small and FINISH it: Nothing beats the power of momentum. I truly believe procrastination’s worse enemy is accomplishment. Once you accomplish a task, no matter how small, the ball starts rolling and it gets easier to start the next. The key is to start small and end big!; Action Items: Look at your list, chose something easy to accomplish and JUST DO IT! Even if it’s something as small as putting away clothes or returning an email. You’ll feel so much better when you do.
Ask for HELP!: *sigh* Confession time. I HATE asking for help. HATE IT! I don’t even like to accept it if it’s being offered. I can seriously be struggling with 50lbs of grocery bags and if someone offers a helping hand I turn it down. Not sure where this defect came from but I need to get over it. I have to remember there’s a difference between being independent and just being down right stubborn! There is nothing wrong with asking someone to give you a hand at whatever it is you need to accomplish. Sometimes I think we just don’t know how.; Action Items: Take a look at your list. What can you ask someone else to do for you? What tasks would be better to accomplish as a team?
Prioritize: Even though starting small builds a sense of momentum that can help you find balance, sometimes you need to skip the low priority items and head for the important ones. What’s important to you is going to be very unique based on your to do list and goals. Prioritizing your to-do can be an invaluable resource.; Action Items: Create a priority system. For example 1=low 3=high and assign numbers to the items on your to do list.
Recognize Your Accomplishments: Sometimes you may feel like you aren’t accomplishing anything but in actuality you ARE! I do this all the time. I feel off balance, stressed, out of sorts and then I sit down to write a post and realize all I have accomplished. Don’t get lost in your responsibilities without recognizing how much you are actually accomplishing. Sometimes you just need to BRAG!; Action Items: Take a look at all the item crossed off your to do list. Write out what you accomplished in a journal or blog. Have a conversation with a friend and talk about your day. You’ll may be surprised to hear yourself say aloud what you recently accomplished.
Remember.. The World Will NOT end.: I’m here to remind you (and myself) that the world will not end if the dishes don’t get washed. No one will die if the laundry stays in the dryer overnight. And take it from me, the emails will still be in your inbox tomorrow. We need to learn to Control It, Change It or simply LET IT GO!; Action Items: Let something go today. Prove to yourself the world won’t end.
Remove Distractions: Recently I tweeted "Roni has come to the sad conclusion that the only way to actually accomplish work is by disconnecting. *sigh*" It’s true, we live in a world full of distractions. Don’t blame it on the internet, this problem was around way before twitter. Sometimes we just have to learn to avoid them.; Action Items: Disconnect from the internet. Turn off the TV. Close your e mail window.
Be Grateful: Sometimes it’s not all about US. We may feel out of control or stressed but I think it’s important to note that we aren’t alone. Look around at those you love. Be thankful for what you have. When I’m feeling a bit stressed sometimes just looking at the toddler playing happily reminds me of what’s really important.; Action Items: Make a gratitude list. Take a moment every day to reflect on what you have in life. Thank your loved ones for just being them. :)

Just some photos

2009-03-02T17:33:00.000-08:00

Chase's Science Fair Project-Lava Lamp

My little Superhero.

It's a New Day

2009-02-27T09:31:00.000-08:00

As I sit and reflect on the past couple of months. I just haven't felt like myself. I think I have had the winter blues. The sun is shinning today and it feels so good. I hope this will give me the picker upper that I need to maybe get off my pregnant butt and do something worth while. I have been pretty much putting everything I possible can on the back burner. Now it is time to get something done and quit moping around eating everything in sight. I forgot how hard it is to be pregnant and work at a store that has a big variety of junk food.

We are having a Girl!!!

2009-02-20T20:43:00.001-08:00

I had my ultrasound today and it is a girl. We are excited, especially Kelsey. She is so happy to have a sister. Now I think our family is complete.

I just had to add that I am a little worried how Cayden is taking all of this. If you say that Mommy has a baby in her tummy he says Cayden is the baby. He gets upset if you talk about it. During the ultrasound he kept trying to climb up on the chair and kiss me. And then yesterday I went shopping and bought some baby girl stuff. When I got home he immediately said that they were his and got mad when I hung them in the office were the baby's room is going to be. I had to move them in his closet. I don't know how much of everything he understands but it is sad to see him get upset. His is only 2 1/2 and to me his is still a baby.

My Little Entrepreneur

2009-01-27T18:06:00.000-08:00

Chase is funny lately. He is so anxious to have his own business and earn money. He comes up with new ideas everyday what he wants to sell and what he wants to buy. Some of his ideas for his businesses are: hot dog stand, selling shirts and sweaters, selling drinks, selling his stuff he doesn't want anymore on ebay. He can't decide what he wants to save up for, video games, plasma tv, cell phone minutes, Jazz tickets. He has always wanted to be bigger. We have to tell him to just be happy to be a kid.

Weekend Fun

2009-01-25T12:01:00.000-08:00

Yesterday we threw a baby shower for Kirsten my brother's wife. She is having her baby in a couple weeks. It was fun just to hang out with women. Afterwards me Amy and Launa and the kids went to McDonalds and let the kids play while we had girl talk. We were there for over 2 hours. It was fun. The cousins play so good together. We are lucky to have most of them close to the same age. Then we came home and played around with digital scrapbooking on our laptops.

I have had a bad migraine since Thursday and it doesn't seem to be wanting to go away. I think I am going to stay home today and just relax.

We are Having a Baby!

2009-01-08T19:50:00.000-08:00

I guess we are making the announcement. We are expecting our fourth child July 19th. I don't know what I am going to do with 4 kids but I guess it will all work out.

Goodbye to 2008

2009-01-06T11:54:00.000-08:00

As I look back at the past year I can't really think of anything too memorable that happened. We didn't do anything real exciting. I think I will just look at 2008 as the year I took care of myself. I set some goals for myself and I accomplished them. I lost weight, I ran 4-5k's this past summer and I went back to school. It feels good to do something for yourself, sometimes as mom's we forget to think about ourselves. My husband was has been a big support as I tried to reach my goals. Thanks Jason.

Christmas Morning

2008-12-28T14:22:00.000-08:00

We had a good Christmas. The kids were happy. Santa brought Kelsey and Chase the Nintendo DS's they wanted. Cayden got a bike. He has never rode a bike and just got right on and started pedaling and hasn't stopped since. It amazes me how fast he is at learning things.

Chase's Birthday

2008-12-16T09:41:00.000-08:00

I haven't gotten around to posting the pictures of Chase's Birthday. He turned 6 on November 25. He shares his birthday with his 11 year old cousin Dylan. We usually have a combined party at our house. My kids love to have their cousins over for thier Birthdays. Chase wanted an Indiana Jones Birthday this year. It is always important to pick a theme and then he thinks that all his presents have to go along with the theme. Well we gave him Indiana Jones and Star Wars toys this year. I can't believe Chase is 6.

Just Daily Ramblings

2008-12-11T20:23:00.000-08:00

What a day. I finished my last assignment. I came home from work and looked at all I had to do today and went to my room and laid down until dinner time. I guess I am just worn out. I haven't been sleeping well. I have an unwelcomed visitor that sleeps on my head and snores. I hate to start bad sleeping habits with another kid, but what do you do when they won't stay in there room. Any advice???

Jason went to the ear doctor today. He is still having problems with his ruptered ear. He has been dizzy and sick for over a month. He still has infection in it. The doctor gave him another medicine and hopefully it will help or he will have to get a tube in his ear. I hope that doesn't happen.

2008-12-10T14:44:00.000-08:00

I am totally stalling from completing my last assignment and final test. I am just ready for a break. My house is a complete disaster and I have a big pile of laundry in my living room that needs folded. But I don't feel like doing any of it. I hate days when I have to force myself to do anything.

Today I had to go take a final for my Business English class. I didn't do very well. English is just not my best subject. Oh, well it's over. Yeah!!! After my test I had to go put in my last hours at the daycare. I am also glad to have that done. It was nice to have some one on one time with Cayden. I never really take the time to just sit and play with my children without interuptions.

I finally got the Christmas tree and decorations out. I was kind of mad, half of our lights didn't work. I think I threw 5 strands away. They totally worked last April when we took them down. What is up with that. Now if only my Christmas shopping was done. Hmm.

I posted our new family photo. I can't believe it I actually got family pictures done two years in a row. I am so good. LOL. ( I am not sure how to make the photo bigger, and I still haven't figured out how to change the background for my blog).

Well my kids are coming up stairs so I better get off and work on my test.

Life is Crazy

2008-12-03T17:26:00.000-08:00

So we survived Thanksgiving. We went to my mom and dad's house. I just love when I can have good home cooked food. I don't have time to cook much these days. Only one more week of school. Yea!!! I have really enjoyed going back to school. It is nice to be doing something for myself. I still haven't decided what classes I am going to take next semester. So stressful!!!

Life has been so crazy this past month, with Jason being sick from his ear drum bursting. He still has not recovered and it has been almost a month. He got his hearing back so that is good. I realize how much I rely on his help with the kids. Last weekend Chase's ear drum burst too. I am just ready for everyone to be healthy again.

My Cayden

2008-11-19T19:40:00.000-08:00

My little Cayden is growing up so fast. He keeps me so busy. I can't complain that nobody helps me because he wants to help me do everything.

Happy Birthday Dad

2008-11-16T06:35:00.000-08:00

I love days when you can just stay home and get things done around the house. Yesterday I cleaned the house and cleaned my dad's truck for his Birthday, which is today. It took me 4 hours. But it was worth it, I love my Dad he is the best.

Today I hope to get some homework done. I can't believe the semester is almost over. These next couple of weeks are going to be crazy. I hope I make it through it.

First Post

2008-11-15T07:30:00.000-08:00

Hi my name is Shanna. I am married to Jason and we have 3 kids, Kelsey, Chase and Cayden. I wanted to start a blog to keep track of everyday things and to share photos with family and friends. I have not kept a journal since I was little so this is going to be new to me.