You should see the Dog...

Our wonderful neighbors watched the boys yesterday while Mark and I went to a funeral and when we returned...this is what Kaze's binki looked like...but he WILL NOT give it up! They have two dogs...and one of them is obsessed with plastic :) He looks a mess in this picture but we thought it was funny. Two scars, two scraches, a black eye...and a severely messed up binki (with nipple still intact I mind you). We thought it was funny and looked like he got in a fight with the dog...and WON!!!

I have two more binkis somewhere in this house but after tearing it apart...I simply cannot find them. Oh boy!

The project pictures...

WOW!!! It has been a really busy month. I feel like every day I am go, go, go. Tyce's school, Church, Church callings, Enrichment activities to put together, programs to put together, Christmas trees to put together, doctors visits for vaccinations, MOMS Club Newsletter and of course, playing with the kids, cleaning, cooking and my hubby of course! It has been a lot of fun! I love being busy. I love being creative! I love making memories with my family!! So...here are some highlights of this last month...





Mark built this bed for Tyce!!! It is a Christmas/Birthday gift from Mark's parents but Mark got to build it. It has six drawers that are painted Tyce's favorite color of blue. Tyce is so excited to have this bed! It was made with love and is so sturdy...my GRANDCHILDREN will sleep in this bed!



This is the tree MOMS Club did for the Christmas Tree Jubilee this year. The theme was the New Moon movie from the Twilight saga. I got to be in charge of the "vision" and shopping for most of the ornaments. It was SO much fun and we brought in $600 for the Weber School District!



I made about 2 dozen of these mini "books" to put on the tree!



Just a closeup of some of the beautiful ornaments!

I will get some pictures up of the boys soon...I just realized that I have slacked on pics this month. I promise to do better!

MUAH...HA...HAAA...

We had a really fun Halloween. Beautiful weather and happy boys! They loved being outside in their costumes. We did some trunk-or-treating and some trick-or-treating. Rang doorbells, gathered LOTS of candy and just had a great time together as our little family of four. We saw Grandma and Grandpa Jensen and the Nielsen family. It was a great day!



I love these boys...



I am Buzz Lightyear...I come in Peace!



Kaze the spider!



Mark's Pumpkin...



My Pumpkin...HOWL!

Kaze's Birthday Party...

We had a wonderful time. It was 74 degrees and sunny! The kids played well together! We got to see McKelle (Tyce's Birthmom) and her boyfriend Tyler. Tyce actually talked to her this year...which made her day I think! There were hugs and kisses and stories to read. Of course, I didn't get a picture of the two of them...how is it that I always miss that opportunity? I will NOT forget next time. Kaze got some really good toys and is happily entertained as we speak! Tyce loves the new toys too...he just needs to remember that they are Kaze's toys. OI! The cakes turned out awsome...If I do say so myself! I love this part of my kids' birthdays. It is a tradition I take from my mom. Awsome, unique cakes! So...here are some pictures! I hope you all enjoy. Thanks for everyone who came. We love you all!



The cheeser birthday boy. So cute!



Just some of the "Loot"



Playing with Grandma Janet's gift! He loves this one...but not as much as the Winnie the Pooh card :)



This card played the "Winnie the Pooh" song. It was his FAVORITE present even though it was just a prelude to the actual present!



I made two of these for our guests...chocolate and lemon!



Kaze's very own Cake!



Diggin' in!



The final result!!! I LOVE this part of 1st birthdays.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KAZE!!!

To Kaze:

I can't believe it has been a year since you came into our family. You came into this world a perfect little baby! I was so blessed to have the opportunity to grow you in my very own tummy. It was something I was told I would never be able to do...but you let me do that for you. Those nine months were an amazing experience for me but this last year was even better. You are truly, through and through, a Mama's Boy! We call you my "growth". You have wanted your mama and no one else for 12 wonderful months now! You have now began to walk and you are finding your freedom. You are realizing that following Dad and your big brother around is more fun than hanging out with Mom. I am happy to see you grow wings and open your heart to others that love you so much...but I will always cherish this first year of your life. You are, and have been, a great sleeper. Your first animal sound was in fact...a Monkey! You are so proud of yourself when you do that sound and get this big scrunched up nose smile on your face. It makes us laugh...you make us laugh. You are LOUD! You like to hear your own voice in the loudest way possible...usually a scream. We don't like this so much...please stop! Your brother is your best friend and has always been so excited to have you in our family. He has never (for very long) been jealous of you. He loves you so much...look up to him. He is a good boy and will help guide you in the right path.

Kaze, Heavenly Father loves you very much and he has a plan for you. Follow the council of the leaders of our Church and follow your parents. Take a serious approach to school and get a good education. Prepare to serve a mission...it will help you grow and become the Man you are suppose to be. We love you very much! Have a great birthday and we are excited for the MANY birthdays to come.

Love, Mom

Flashback and Comparison...

This is me at I would guess, about 3 years old or so and my handsome Dad with a rockin' beard! Look closely to my expression on the second picture...and then look at the picture of Kaze below!





And Kaze...

Pumpkin Man!!!

Just down the street from our home is a fruit stand/pumpkin patch. They have all kinds of fun "natural" decorations there and at Halloween time...they do the "Pumpkin Man"! This is when the owner dresses up in overalls and a flannel shirt with a hollowed out Jack-O-Lantern on his head! He sits in the corner and the kids talk to him...some are VERY suprised when he TALKS BACK!!! Yes...some kids go running to their mommy's and hide behind their legs but do my boys? Of course not...they are too adventurous and curious for that nonsense!! I think at their age...I would be scared out of my mind but Tyce runs up to him and "helps" him up off the haystack and talks to him. Kaze just looks and looks and does a little talking of his own! The kids even get to put the pumpkin on their head. I missed my picture op this year but yes...Tyce did put the pumpkin head on! After the "show"...the kids pick a pumpkin from the pile of wonderful pumpkins! We will soon have a family home evening and decorate our pumpkins. Tyce want to open his up and feel the goop inside. He says that "this year...I will touch the yucky stuff"! We had nice weather and it was a good day!



The "Pumpkin Man"



Taking off his head...



See...he is just a "real" man!