My first calling

So... I got a calling. My first ever. I am the new nursery teacher. I am very happy with this calling, I love kids... and we have a lot of cuties in our ward so I am excited that I will get to know them all better. So far everyone has been like, "Oooh, that's a hard one, but you'll be great..." Haha. I am not sure what the hard part is yet... I am assuming it is getting their attention and keeping it... I am excited, nervous, scared, relieved... a little bit of everything. I am excited because I will get to teach Deagan and probably even Treyden someday. I am nervous because it is my first calling, I don't know what I am doing and I want to do a good job. I hope that I am able to teach these kids, and that I will be able to do it in a way that they understand. I am so scared of messing up! But, I am relieved that they are all really young and they wont know if I do! Haha. It will definitely be a learning experience for all of us... especially me! I know that I would never be given something I couldn't handle, and I am sure I will be fine... any tips would be greatly appreciated though :)

Lucky Girl

Last night Dev and the boys were all laying together in Deagan's bed. They looked so cute all cuddled up, I had to get a picture.

I love these boys so much. All three of them. They are a handful, but I wouldn't trade 'em. They mean the world to me...

They know just how to make a mom feel special. And aren't they handsome?? I know, I know... I am a lucky girl.

Our Fun Weekend

This weekend flew by... they usually always do. Two days of play is definitely not enough. We wanted to do something fun for Deagan. There isn't a whole lot to do for kids here in Camp Verde so we narrowed it down to going to Peter Piper Pizza in Prescott or camping. He couldn't decide which idea he liked better so... we did both :)

Friday night after Dev got off work we loaded up and headed to Prescott. Deagan could hardly wait to get his little hands on the steering wheel of one of those racing games. He had been talking about it ALL day. After about 20 minutes and 20 tokens later he decided he was hungry so we had some pizza and then went back to playing some games. He used up the rest of his tokens and we headed home. I think he had fun... what do you think?


So Happy. Look at that smile.

Treyden didn't know what to think.


Pizza anyone??





When we got home Riley was there waiting for us. She surprised us and decided she wanted to come hang out for the weekend. So we were all happy to see her and cute little puppy Tank. Saturday we packed up all our camping stuff and headed up the mountain to play.


Our Camp. I was laughing at Dev because he was being so picky about the tarp but I later apologized when we were all nice and dry under it watching the rain come down. Thanks again babe :)



Mr. Deagan himself.


Shooting the BB gun

Roasting Marshmallows... their stick was kinda short, it was a little hot.

Don't worry though, Deagan found his own, longer stick. Good job Deag.

Deagan, Treyden and Tank hangin' out in the back of the truck.


Laying in the back of the truck trying to stay dry and warm... Three adults, two kids and two puppies all in the back of the truck. It was a little crowded, but still fun.

Mommy and Treyden

Aunt Riley... she always looks so cute, even camping. Must be nice!

Brothers.

Little Treyden. The life of the party.

We all had a lot of fun. The food was good and the weather was nice... even the rain was enjoyable. Once it started to get dark we packed everything back up and headed home. Camping for the day is definitely the way to go. We were all ready for showers and bed. Thanks for coming Riley :)

And then it was church on Sunday... Didn't my boys look so handsome :)

Latest Coupon Sense Savings

Tuesday after Dev got off work we ran over to Fry's cuz I had some coupons to use before the sale ended and I was SO happy when I heard my savings. I spent $37.99 and saved $111.32!! That is my best yet.

Coupons have become my newest addiction. There are newspapers and grocery ads all over my house... There is rarely anything I buy anymore that I don't have a coupon for. It is amazing how much money they can save. I wish I would have started doing this a lot sooner!

4 months

I cannot believe that four months ago today, we brought our little Treyden home. It is crazy how quickly he is growing up. I guess time flies when you are busy, and busy we are. Our two little boys keep us going, going, going all day long. It has been an amazing four months. It was difficult at first learning how to do things with two kids, and some days it is still hard. But, we love it. Our boys mean the world to us. Deagan has had the hardest time out of all of us... he still has bad days but for the most part he is doing much better. He loves to help with Treyden any way he can, and he loves to rub his head and give him kisses. And every once in awhile when he thinks no one is listening he talks to Treyden about all the fun things they are gonna do... it is so sweet. I know once Treyden gets a little older and is not so "fragile" Deagan will be more excited about his little brother. They are going to be a mess together, I can see it already.

Treyden is such a sweet baby... always smiling and cooing. He loses his patience quick though when he is hungry... He is a lot bigger than Deagan was at this age, so we never have a problem with him fitting in clothes. I can remember everything being too big for Deagan, Treyden's problem is things being too small. He loves his big brother. Whenever Deagan is close he just stares at him and smiles... He is already sleeping through the night, and has been for about a month now. He really is such an easy baby... so far anyway :) He has been such a joy to have in our home. We love him so much.

Here are a few things about him...

He is...

Giggling

Smiling

Cooing

He...

Holds head up really well

Loves to be naked

Loves bathtime

Sleeps through the night

Wears 3-6 month clothing, and sometimes 6 months

Loves to be outside, just like Deagy

Loves to blow spit bubbles

Loves his blue blankie, everything is always ok as long as he has it

Loves his pacifier

Still has blue eyes, but it looks like they are starting change

Still hates tummy time, but does it anyway

Pinches with his toes
Can hold and play with toys

Loves his swing

We love you Treyden boy. Thank you for all the happiness and laughs you have brought into our home.

Random Pics and Memorial Day Weekend...

For the weekend we went up to Snowflake for Josh's graduation and for Grandma Sherry's Birthday :) A lot of Dev's family was up visiting from the valley so it was a nice treat to see everyone. It was pretty cold and wet while we were there, except of course on the day we left... Deagan didn't mind though he was out in it every chance he could get. He had way too much fun, and as always did not want to come home... It is always nice to be in Snowflake and to visit with our family. Sometimes it is hard to live away from them all, but we know it is good for us.

Here are some pics from Josh's big night :)

Mom and the proud graduate

Mom, Dad and Deagy

The Brothers... and Treyden, all wrapped up


The Graduate and his sister

This was during the ceremony... Daddy and Treyden all bundled up.

Good job Josh, we are so proud of you and all that you accomplished... You worked so hard and it definitely shows. Good luck with everything :)

These pics are from a couple weekends ago. Dev, the boys and I went up to the mountains for the day and had a little picnic. It was so nice to get away from everything and just be together enjoying the quiet.

Deagan on his four-wheeler

Takin' a little nap in the back of the truck


And of course we had to add a picture of Deagan and his new little buddy... Riley's puppy, Tank. He is so small, and so cute.

What Do You Do??

What do you do when you walk in on your three old who happens to be a boy... and he has a teddy bear under his shirt, held against his chest and he looks at you so innocently and says.... "Mom, my little baby is hungry. I have to feed him."