TUCK AND SADIE

This week is a special week for our family. We get to have Tuck and Sadie with us. Mom and Dad are at the Mayo Clinic in Arizona. Chelsey has not been feeling well for some time and they have referred her to some specialist doctor's that might have some answers. We are all praying for her and hope to get our old Chelsey back. Travis and I feel LUCKY, since it is "lucky month", to have Tuck and sissy in our home. Chelsey and T are having a hard time leaving their little munchkins. They don't get away that often, or never for that matter. I just wish they were in Hawaii or somewhere fun. But maybe soon. I know that this has been a hard thing for their little family and I couldn't imagine doing it. I admire them and I want them to know how much we love them. They are a wonderful example to out family and we feel blessed to have them in our lives. I want you to know that your little ones LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, you both. They missed you the first day and are doing better now. We still hear sissy call for daddy when she doesn't get her way, I wonder why:) Tuck is trying to teach Jake how to wipe his own bum; Tuck loves Scoobey Doo, I love hearing him laugh; Tuck is going to be the next wrestler, Tuck's style that is; Cole is crying because sissy is not letting him have the baby dinosaur; Sissy keeps Luke company while he is sitting on the toilet. She'll bring him toys and his sippy cup. Luke isn't just a slow eater:) thanks to sissy sitting on the toilet isn't half bad. Everyone takes care of sissy. She is the queen of 81 Hathaway. Tuck tolerates her, because no one messes with sissy when she is playing with the cash register. She calls for dad each time she need assistance with getting her own way...she doesn't seem to get that AZ is far away and dad can't rescue her. Don't worry dad she'll survive :)But she walks around and makes sure everyone is okay. She takes them a sippy cup tells everyone sorry. I love it. She helped me cook lunch for everyone today she loves pickles and Tuck and Sissy both love tuna fish sandwiches. Everyone is doing good. I want you to be able to see them while you are gone. You two are wonderful parents. You take care of Chelsey Tanner and we hope to see you soon, but until then know that your little ones are being loved. Thanks for sharing them with us.

Green Day Pictures

March Madness

I am trying to catch up. Sorry for being a blogging slacker...Here Goes. St. Patrick's Day was fun. I got this idea from a friend of mine and it worked out great. I liked that there was no gifts involved. The kids were full of excitement and completely happy with the whole event. The night before "green day" we set a trap to catch the naughty Leprechaun. We put out some candy in the middle of the trap and sure enough he did come. He only took the golden candy egg. And he left the house a complete mess. The couch was tipped over and of the decorations were scattered. The kids woke up and found it a mess. It was awesome. Then later that day Jake had swimming lessons and when we came back home that silly Leprechaun came back to cause more havoc. He put all the chairs on the table and pushed the couches over. The kids could not believe it. I loved the tradition but the cleaning up was kind of a bummer. But the kids made a game out of it and it didn't take us to long.

Disney on Ice

Going to Disney on Ice was perfect. We really enjoyed ourselves. The kids loved watching Mickey and his friends ice skate. Jake thought everything was real. They all loved seeing Peter Pan fly. I loved it too. I don't know how dad felt about it...But he was a good sport. I love Disney characters and especially Disney Land it makes me feel like a kid again. I love doing things with my cute little family. Travis and I can't believe that we are the parents now making memories for our children just like both of our parents did before us.

Jake's wrestling update

The first meet was held here in Evanston. It was successful. Even though he didn't win he had fun. He asked when he could do it again. He lost both of his matches, but improved from his first to his second. He ended up on the top, as Jake put it.


He was asked by a friend after his second match how he did and he said, "No I didn't but I
ended up on top." He said it with confidence and a big smile. I know he had a
fun because when the next wrestling match
came he wanted to go. It is a lot of fun.
I can't believe how old he is getting.
It seems crazy that we are already
traveling to wrestling matches! The second wrestling match was in
Cokeville, WY and Jake improved. He took second. He pined two guys. He got another medal, but was ready to leave
when it was time. I am proud of him.
The next match is in Coleville, UT on Thursday that will be fun to go to. We'll let you know how it goes.

Date Night March 3

Well, I have always said that I want to make sure that I go on a date with my boys. This is Jake and my second time going out together. We had a fun time. We had tickets to go the Draper Temple Open House... but Travis was not feeling up to the drive and late night. So, I decided to take Jake. We had a wonderful time. I enjoy spending time with Jake. I have a little opportunity to get to know him better. He is growing up quick. I can tell the
older they get the more they need mom more but in a different way. I need to be there more for him when he needs me because those times are not as often.
Anyway, on the way down I missed the belt route and then I missed the I15 going south bound and was headed towards the airport. I was so mad and the traffic was terrible. Jake was nervous he kept asking me, "mom are we going to make it?" We finally did. We went to Fazoli's to eat. Jake ordered spaghetti and a big cookie with chocolate milk. When he finished his dinner and was ready for the cookie he told me, "Mom I want to share this with you, because I like to share with you. " I love those beautiful, rare moments when you feel like all your hard work of trying to teach you child pays off with kind actions or words. He enjoyed having my attention and I loved giving it him. Then we found our way up the hill to the church where you park. We went inside to watch a movie and then they shuttled us up to the temple. That was Jake's favorite part. We were on the yellow bus. Jake thought is was cool. Then we got off and walked through the temple. It was beautiful. We talked about temples and the pretty pictures that were on the wall. Then afterward we went to the visitors center to get cookies and water. Jake's favorite part. They really did a good job of setting the mood, especially if the investigators. It was very organized. Jake loved the cookies and mom let him go back for seconds and thirds. He felt like the luckiest kid. The bus ride down was fun too. Jake enjoyed looking back up at the temple glowing on the mountain side. We got back down to the car and then headed back home. It was a late night for us. We got home around 11:30. Jake was a trooper and asked me if we could do it again. I sure hope mommy takes another night out for you.
Those few hours that we spent together were awesome. I love being a mom. I love you Jake and I also want you to know that I love the temple. Mom needs to work harder to get there every month because it is important to go back frequently. Mom and dad have made special covenants with Heavenly Father there that will help us grow closer to the Savior. I am thankful to live so close to many beautiful temples. We are also blessed to have easy access to them. I love how I feel when I go there. I know that I am closer to the Savior when I attend the temple. I am thankful that we are sealed together forever. I want you to know how much mommy loves you and I love being with you. Thank you for making my life wonderful. I love you and love getting to know you.

Love, Mommy

We have a wrestler

On Monday March 2 Jake started wrestling practice.




Jake loves wrestling. He was so excited to start. I guess I am just a little shocked. I didn't think that he would like it or want to do it. I guess I was wrong. Now what??Do we go get a singlet, ear gear and shoes??? Is that what I need?? I don't know, throw me some clues moms with kids that do this, I am a rookie. Anyways, I enjoy watching him at practice. He and his buddy Jaxin wrestle around the house now they can take their moves to the mat. His first meet is Saturday March 7. I thought we wouldn't be going to any more meets that are offered, but I might be wrong. The other day at the dentist the hygenist asked Jake if he was in school and he said, "No I am in wrestling and I started to practice. I have three coaches. Steve and I don't know the other ones. " It was so cute that he talked about that out of all the activities he is in. I don't care what sport my kids choose I just want them to find something they love to do and do it. So here we go.