Justkemistry

Mini Session

2011-10-17T15:58:00.000-07:00

Just in time for the Holidays

Mini Session!

That's right I with my sister will be doing

family photos

(great for Christmas gifts)

When!

Saturday Nov 5th

Time!

all the live long day

Cost!

$60

for each half hour session.

For more info or to set up your time leave a comment or

email me at kemthompsonphotography@gmail.com

Religious Test

2011-10-03T16:19:00.000-07:00

As a member of

The Church of Jesus Christ

of Latter Day Saints.

(Mormon)

I am not naive in matters of how some

view what I believe, but to those who wouldn't

vote for a Mormon President (1 in 5 won't).

Maybe take sometime to learn a little more about who we are.

You can go here to find out more

I saw this Documentary on NieNie.

Go here to find out more about it.

Happy Birthday America

2011-07-04T15:11:00.000-07:00

Happy 4th of July!!!!

The 4th is one of my fave holidays

One because America is awesome and I

am so thankful to call her home. So grateful

for my freedoms and for people like my Dad and

little brother who protect it.

Photo

Second I love the traditions and having a nice warm Holiday.

We start our day of with the Kaysville City Parade

(which this year Dallin that stud was a volunteer

and helped with keeping people back and safely away from

the floats).

Next its back to my Mom and Dad's for a BBQ.

(this year my oldest sister Jennell family wasn't able to come

and so we missed them)

Then its off for a family hike!

Then some R&R.

Then we make our way up to the high school for the local events and

Fireworks!!!

(this year sadly Milo is sick so Justin missed the parade and I'll miss hiking but

here's hoping he'll feel up to the fireworks)

What to you guys do? Let me know if you have a good one!

What time is it?

2011-06-25T00:32:00.000-07:00

I found this amazing clock at the DI.

I must say that I fell hard for it. I love the clean lines

the numbers on the glass. It totally reminded me

of a clock you might find in a school gym in the 50's

So what else could I do but take a chance on it

and bring it home to meet the family.

Now that it was apart of my life I didn't know just

how to handle it. I thought of vintage fabric or maybe some

vintage wall paper. Then in April Conference I heard

this from Elder Richard G Scott

"There is only one that she didn’t put with the others.

It is still behind the glass in our kitchen clock.

It reads, “Jeanene, it is time to tell you I love you.”

It remains there and reminds me of that exceptional daughter of Father in Heaven."

I Loved the saying and I thought of my clock but alas

as life does it got in the way and I forgot all about it.

Until this past June Relief Society Activity

where my RS President Sister Thompson quoted it.

So I decided to act and to act fast before anything could

interrupt.

I sprayed painted the inside and out.

and my amazing friend Megan used her mad cricket skills

to cut out the letters.

Next we used spray adhesive to adhere the letters

and for good measure I modge podge them on.

Don't you love it!!!! I do!!!

Here's a cost run down.

Clock $8.00

Spray Paint $3.00

(I bought the blue at a store closing for 69 cents)

Paper $3.50

Grand total $14.50

On top of things????

2011-06-18T18:58:00.000-07:00

I love my life, I love my kids and I have the most

amazing husband who I also love.

With that said, right now I should be cleaning up

the kitchen, doing some laundry, making dinner and

checking to make sure everything is ready for Sunday.

Oh did I mention I have as of yet not showered.

But alas I am maybe just a little bit in a funk and maybe

I might just be hiding from all that is required of me at this moment

and blogging just to have a few moments to myself.

Stay tuned because I have a project that should be done soon.

In fact I'm going to work on it as soon as all the

things I listed above are done(well maybe not the shower).

All I'll say now is it centers around a huge vintage clock

I was luck enough to find at the DI.

Can't wait to get started and that is all the motivation

I need to finish all I have to, so why am I still blogging? See ya later. Kem

Ooo la la

2011-06-13T09:22:00.000-07:00

Wow hopefully I'll have to brush up on my

French, and since all the French I know came from

Pepe La Pew, Looney Tunes here I come.

And I'm pretty sure you'll want to win also

so go on over to Oh Happy Day and enter!!!!!

Bike Trailers?

2011-06-01T17:08:00.000-07:00

I have been wanting a bike trailer forever and now that the sun is

starting to shine its time to get more proactive in

finding what is right for me and my 2 little ones

Chariot 2x

I love this one it has a lot of attachments like a cross country skiing and

hiking one. I don't cross country ski but I do love to snow shoe and think that

it might just work for both. But alas it runs over $900 without all the

lovely attachments and I'm pretty sure Justin would have me committed just for

mentioning it.

Which bring us to,

Burley D'lite

This bike trailer also has great attachments like a jogger and

cross counter skiing but at a better price and somewhat better reviews.

It starts at around $580 which while still costly it is worth the price

because its to things in one a trailer and a jogger.

Which is what I'll tell the hubs once I have saved up the money.

I think I'll also paint a picture of laughing children out in nature, of long moonlit

bike rides with our 5 children (maybe I'll leave out the 5 children) and maybe a picnic by a waterfall.

Yup that should do it.

Weehoo!

Also how cool is this! If I had but one baby I would

by this in a heartbeat. Maybe down the road when both of them

are older I'll get 2 and those moonlit rides will be with both of us pulling

a laughing child.

Also make sure you come by this Saturday and support the charity yard sale.

Need more info just scroll on down.

Garage Sale Update

2011-05-25T16:02:00.000-07:00

Its offical the Garage sale is on!!!!

Charity Garage Sale

June 4th

Across the Street from

the Kaysville City Fire Station on Main ST

7:00 am

Hope to see lots of people bright and early!!!!

Garage Sale

2011-05-22T17:47:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone long time no write.

Hopefully you are all doing well and thanks for checking in.

I am throwing a charity garage sale with my awesome and amazing

friend Brandy for someone equally amazing.

She is starting over in life with her 2 adorable kids and with very little else.

If you can donate Thank you so much. If you have nothing to donate then stop by and

help out (we're going to have a bake sale yummy).

Those who can donate leave a comment or email me ktjetall6@gmail.com

Not sure yet if it will be June 4th or 11th

The location will be across the street from the Kaysville

Fire station.

I'll let everyone know more when I do and here's really hoping people still are coming here

after my long absence.

humble

2011-03-28T20:22:00.000-07:00

I am feeling a little humbled, a little unworthy and incredible thankful

to our Savior and Father in Heaven.

I have come across 2 families that have inspired me with

the fights of their lives one on going and one just lost.

Please take a moment and check them out and help if you can.

http://helpdavidcoxfamily.org/

http://adashoffalk.blogspot.com/

Giveaway!

2011-02-14T16:38:00.000-08:00

I just found this giveaway. Lets just say it kinda rocks and its just for us moms.

So happy Valentines day to us.

14 vendors and 14 winners sounds good to me

Here's just 2 of them to temp you.

Want to know more then head on over to
Jessica Feely Photography

Free for you, PRICELESS for them!

2010-12-08T18:30:00.000-08:00

This Christmas, here's two relatively simple, FREE gifts you can give your fellow man:

1. Get registered in the bone marrow donor registry: http://www.marrow.org/JOIN/. There are many people who need a life-saving bone marrow transplant, but who don't have a match. Last month we heard about this sad story - an 11 year old girl with AML (leukemia), who passed away. She needed a bone marrow transplant and a perfect match couldn't be found. YOU could be someones match. It takes about five minutes to get signed up. Get registered and give someone hope! Our friend Rachel was able to find a donor, can you imagine if she was saved because of YOUR marrow? What an amazing gift for everyone involved!

2. Donate blood at your local Red Cross you can also go HERE if you're not sure where that is. You can donate blood or platelets at American Red Cross. A single platelet donation can provide enough platelets for a full therapeutic dose for a patient in need. In fact, some platelet donations yield enough platelets for two or three therapeutic doses. By contrast, it takes about five whole blood donations to produce a single therapeutic dose. Many patients who need platelets are undergoing chemotherapy or organ transplant and have weakened immune systems. A platelet dose from a single donor reduces the patient’s exposure to multiple donors and is therefore preferred by many physicians. During a platelet donation, a small portion of your blood (less than one pint at a time), is drawn from your arm and passed through a sophisticated cell-separating machine. The machine collects the platelets and safely returns the remaining blood components, along with some saline, back to you. After the donation you can resume your normal activities, avoiding heavy lifting or strenuous exercise that day.

According to the American Red Cross: every two seconds, someone in the US needs blood. Before Amelia was diagnosed, I never could believe that number. I had no idea. But after going on this cancer journey with Amelia and sitting in clinic watching blood transfusion after blood transfusion going on around us, that number is much more real to me now. Amelia had 3 just in her 1st 2 days of treatment. We have a friend Elena who has had multiple transfusions in just one week - and occasionally, her transfusion has been delayed because the blood bank didn't have the type of blood she needed. Or there's our cancer friend, Skyler, who has multiple platelet transfusions every day. And there's millions of other cases where people need blood. It is life-saving. And it can be really scary watching your sick child and being told that there isn't the blood they need available.

Some Facts About Blood Supply Needs and Blood Donation -from the American Red Cross

•One donation can save the lives of up to three people.

•The demand for blood transfusions is growing faster than donations.

•Shortages of all blood types usually occur during the summer and winter holidays.

•Less than 38% of the US population is eligible to donate blood. (So if you can, you can see that you're sorely needed!)

•It is possible to donate specifically only platelets or plasma. This process is called apherisis.

•Donated platelets must be used within 5 days of collection - new donations are constantly needed.

•Healthy bone marrow makes a constant supply of red cells, plasma, and platelets. The body will replenish the elements given during a blood donation - some in a matter of hours, and others in a matter of weeks.

•The average adult has about 10 to 12 pints of blood in his body. Roughly 1 pint is given during a donation.

•The average red blood cell transfusion is approximately 3 pints.

•A healthy donor may donate red blood cells every 56 days.

•A healthy donor may donate platelets as few as 3 days apart, but a maximum of 24 times a year.

You must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds, and be in good general health to donate. (Eligibility requirements may vary in some states and donation centers.)

Please, if you possibly can, get out and donate this holiday season. It's one of the best gifts you can give.

This Christmas, GIVE LIFE!

**feel free to copy and paste this post onto your blog (I DID via- The Prince Family and Mckalls One Tough Chick) - spread the word!

2010-11-24T20:04:00.000-08:00

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

What are you thankful for?

Me? To much to list but lets just say that your on it.

Adoption

2010-11-04T16:53:00.000-07:00

I found this on my friend Brigette's Blog.

She is an amazing mother and wife to her Husband Marty

and her adorable adopted twins Nyah and Ethan.

I also have another amazing friend who is in the adoption process and

as I have watch her joy and pain, her faith, it has made me a better

person. She is a spiritual power house and so close to the spirit.

Michelle you rock. Love ya girl.

Cancer Sucks Yard Sale Report

2010-07-19T20:06:00.000-07:00

The yard sale was amazing. You could just feel the love. So many people

were so giving and I'll admit that some were major tight wades and I

kinda wanted to kick them in the shins. For the most part I was able to

learn so much and see so much kindness from people for people they didn't even know.

My friends and neighbors also majorly helped out with their time and donations.

So thank you to them all you are wonderful people and I am so lucky to know you!

I am grateful to have been a part of this and I thank the Lord for his love and guidance

because without him none of this could have been possible so a Major thank you to our

Savior and to our Heavenly Father. I love this Gospel that teaches that we are more then

what we seem to be and in his hands we can be great, and I know you are all great.

Now because I am very immature for my old wise age (Jackie) and this post has gone very

serious and it makes me feel a little squeamish, I need to break up all that sappiness

and sorry Lisa you are my victim

This outfit somehow did not sale so If you run down to the local DI

you just might find this truly amazingly rad outfit. You had better hurry!!!!!

Cancer Sucks

2010-07-12T18:22:00.000-07:00

It feels like everywhere I turn I know someone or hear about someone who is fighting this horrible disease.

From a friend of mine who just found out that she has breast cancer at 42 to my cousin's little girl who has ALL leukemia at only 3. My heart breaks for them both and all who are suffering from cancer.

I wanted to do something and I happen to have amazing friends who wanted to do something. What are we doing you ask? We are having a Cancer Sucks fundraising yard sale this Saturday July 17th from 7am until 3pm. 100% goes to these families. If you care to donate please leave a comment or email me at ktjetall6@gmail.com. Please know that every little bit helps.

Cancer Fundraiser Yard Sale!

July 17, 7am - 3pm

Across from the Fire Station on Main St in Kaysville

Hope to see you there and Thanks in advance for your generosity!

Motherhood: An Eternal Partnership with God

2010-07-03T14:22:00.000-07:00

My friend Michelle had this on her blog and I think that we could all use a reminder that being Mom is more then just being Mom. Thanks Michelle, this was just what I needed to her.

Rollie Pollie Evie

2010-06-25T15:02:00.000-07:00

This little princess is now rolling over. That's right at 3 mths she can roll front to back and back to front

I know she's a child prodigy, I expect Oprah to call at any moment now.

Justin says it because she does so many crunches a day (shes very healthy), but I think shes just brilliant.

(if you lay her down she tries to sit up and looks like shes doing crunches)

Watch out world because her come Genevieve!!!

2010-06-12T21:07:00.000-07:00

Starting up an awesome wellness challenge with some amazing friends!

If you want to know more you can find all the info here.

2010-06-05T21:03:00.000-07:00

Lauren was telling my mom all about the talk she has in Primary on Sunday.

My mom asked her what her talk was on and cute Lauren replied

"testimonies, but I'm going to do what my family always does and write it Sunday morning before church"

I think that this might be one of those moments that tell me I just might want to be a little bit more organize

Kaitlove

2010-05-28T15:52:00.001-07:00

Dear Kaitlynn. Wow, isn't it bad enough that Alicia is graduating?

Do you know that you make me feel like an old lady?

Oh well good thing I love you girl.

I must say that you are amazing Kaitlynn.

Your testimony is so strong for such a young age.

I have no doubt that you will be able to hold strong to the gospel.

Know that the lord is always their for you, just like your parents are.

Your mom just like Alicia's is so strong and will help you

and be able to guide you through this next chapter of your life.

Look at me being all sappy, but that's just because your you.

Thanks for letting me see you grow into someone who is beautiful inside and out.

Some fun Kaitlove facts.

Kaitlynn is Kaitlove in our home

(thanks in large to Mike who called her this for along time)

She is an amazing actress who had the lead in this years musical.

Which leads right in to her beautiful voice.

No one can pout like our Kaitlove, it is a true talent.

She is adicted to reading.

She wants to serve a mission.

I look at her and I remember her mom at this age.

We Love you Kaitlove and Congrats Grad.

Thankful

2010-04-20T16:49:00.000-07:00

My mom has had a bunch of health issues as of late.

First off we thought she had a heart attack,

but when the Dr went in for a closer look all was fine.

They decided that it must be her thyroid causing all the trouble,

she went to a couple more Dr who said that it was her thyroid,

and then they brought up the "C" word.

After a lot of prayers and worries

she went in to have a biopsy of her thyroid.

The results came back that

NO CANCER WAS FOUND!

They removed her thyroid and now hopefully

all will get back to normal for my parents.

I am so thankful for my mother and also for my Savior who has protected

her and blessed her that at least for right now cancer

is not something that we need worry about.

Love you Mom

Alicia

2010-04-13T15:06:00.000-07:00

This is my beautiful niece Alica.

(while you read this post I recommend singing Sunrise Sunset)
Alicia is who made me Aunt Kem at the ripe old age of 11.

She just turned 18 and is about to graduate.

Which means it is high time for me to

embarrass her for the wide world to see.

Love ya Shesha.

In our home she is know as Shesha

(thanks to Dallin and Mike not being able to say Alicia)

I used to cart her along with me when I was in High School, and make her sing Fat guy in a little coat. For those who have no idea what I am talking about watch Tommy Boy.

We still quote movies, mostly anything that has come out of Jack Black's mouth.

I sing songs about boys she likes, because I think its funny to watch her blush. Mainly to "Oh Ricky your so fine you blow my mind."

I could go on and on but to finish up I'm just going to say, that Alicia you are an amazing person and we all love you and hope the best for you at this exciting blow your mind time. Always follow where the Lord leads you, trust in him and you will always be able to deal with life. Know that he loves you and also wants the best for you. Recently I heard that the Savior takes you as you are but will never leave you as you are.

Enjoy this time and I can't wait to see who you become as you grow and become a woman, wife and someday a mother. If I have any advise besides trust in the Lord it would be trust in your Mom. She loves you and knows a lot about life and what you are going through. she also is amazing and is totally rad just like you.

love ya Shesha

Dumb Old Tree Branch!!!!

2010-04-06T08:08:00.000-07:00

Last night around 1 am (I know it was around 1 because I was up feeding Evie)

Our light flickered and went out. I thought oh no my Mom's

dumb old tree has finally knocked out our power line! (this stupid tree drops branches every couple of years but has yet to hit our line.)

I looked and a branch was down in our neighbor's back yard,

and a big one was resting against my roof. (which I thought would come down during the night, but didn't) Our power line was up and happily covered in snow.

Everyone's light were out and I happily laid Evie down and went to sleep.

Everyone's lights came back on around 3 am. Well everyone but ours.

Sometime during the night my Mom's dumb old tree dropped one more branch,

and that dumb old branch decided to line it self up with my power line,

and it took it out without a thought of the poor people who now have no power

and are refuges at their Mom's/grandma's home until all is fixed.

Tree branch resting against my house

Big Old Dumb Tree

View from my Mom's. Notice that are power pipe thing is bent

and that we have to fixed power pipe thing before the

power guys can fix our power line.

Evie Rose

2010-03-20T17:51:00.000-07:00

Me and my good friend Steph over at Whimsy Pix

teamed up together for these pixs of my cute little

one.

Check out my photo blog and Steph's for

more!

Baby Girl

2010-03-18T14:50:00.000-07:00

I would love for you all to meet our #5

Genevieve Rose

7 lb 7 oz and 19 1/2 in

We love you Evie Rose!

Happy Birthday Little One

2010-03-11T10:04:00.000-08:00

Dear Little One,

Today is the day that the world gets to meet your sweetness.

I can hardly wait to see you.

I wonder if you will have hair like your sister's that

sticks straight up. or big brown/green eyes like your big brother Dallin.

Will you be born with red hair like Mike that will go toe head and

then to a dirty blond. or maybe you will have Milo's huge blue eye's?

Whatever traits you have or don't have,

aren't important, just know that you are

loved and welcome to our home #5.

Oh and little one you will soon have a name,

and whatever that name maybe it will

fit you and be yours.

How about Chuck since you will share your day with

none other then Chuck Norris, and you know that he is

your 3rd cousin and that great grandpapa Thompson

changed his diapers and baby sat him.

Although I really don't believe Papa ever changed a

diaper ever, that is what he tells us.

So welcome sweet little Chuck.

Ok we'll keep the name search going,

but all the same see you tonight

sweet little one.

Love your mama.

P.S. Please be kind and fast but not so fast that I don't get drugs. Just fast enough.

38 WKS

2010-03-03T14:17:00.000-08:00

Today I am 38 wks!!!!!

and Yes that darn baby is still

holding up in my uterus.

So as much as I wish I was posting this photo

of my newborn little girl, sadly it is a newborn

photo of Mr Milo. Man he sure was a cute little

baby. This picture makes me want to get this little

baby girl out of me and enjoy her sweetness.

That and the fact that my body hurts and I can't sleep,

but mostly to enjoy all that newborn goodness.

Girls Day Out

2010-02-24T19:52:00.001-08:00

Way back in January, me and my favorite 7 yr old

were lucky enough to have a day just for us...

Justin's mom really wanted to take all the girls out to see The

Frog Princess. Naturally I jump at the chance to hang out with

the coolest, most rocking little girl that I know, even if at

the moment she happened to be missing

a couple of teeth.

So cute.

First off whats a movie with out treats???

So after a quick picture of us leaving we headed off to

Target for some goodies (I'm way to cheap to pay for movie

treats at the movies).

Lauren found some good luck outside of Target.

We joined the rest of the Thompson girls at the theater.
Well the rest minus Christine, Elisha, Kira and Robyn.
In this picture starting at the back is Justin's mom Sharon,
his sister Mindi, Mindi's daughter Sam,
sister Amy (happy birthday today Amy)
Mindi's Daughter Shelby and the most rocking Lauren.
We both loved the movie and time spent with family.

After the show we headed off to Fazoli's for
some yummy and cheap Italian food.
(Lauren's favorite)

All in all a great day spent with my girl.

The next weekend Justin took the boy's out to Smith and Edwards gun show with my dad
for a little male bonding. No pictures of them because I'm the camera happy one,
but they all came home happy and telling me about the guns they saw.
To which I just smiled and was happy that I they have a husband and a dad
that will take them to do all the boy stuff so I don't have to.

DIY DISH

2010-02-17T12:25:00.000-08:00

Hey everyone I just found this new DIY Blog (thanks Megan). Right now doing a giveaway for 2 count them 2 sewing machines. Sure hope I'm lucky...

So what makes them so dang cool and worth my posting time?

Beside the chance to win a sewing machine....

First off they have tutorials and second they're by web videos...

Can't wait to see what they come up with.

Mi!o's First Hair Cut

2010-02-08T19:07:00.000-08:00

How do you instantly transform your 13 mth old into a toddler????

Cut off all of their lovely baby locks!!!!

Milo wasn't having this hole sitting still thing.

So I sat in the chair with him on my lap while my hair

lady Tracy went to business.

Just a simple back shot to show how long his hair was.

Milo not so sure about me setting him down after the cut.

He was so good mostly and thankfully because Tracy's next

appointment turned up early and kept Mr Milo's attention

on her and not on the fact that he was being sheered.

I love his new little look and he did magically before my

eyes become a little man. That part I always find sad.

I will miss you Milo's long blond locks, just like I'll miss your

baby hood. Ok I know way sappy but I am allowed to because this is

my little man who is still a baby but is about to become the big brother

to his little sister.

To see more of his old look click here!

Almost 35 Wks

2010-02-07T19:07:00.001-08:00

On Wednesday I am a whopping 35 wks.

So if you have ever been 35 wks pregnant then you

know and understand that right now I have a massive mixture of

of rational and irrational feelings.

They span from labor fears to will the boys new bedroom

ever be done????? I am a roller coaster of everything.

One minute I am so sick and tired of this alien in my body that

I want her out and I mean NOW, and the next that thought brings

nothing but panic. HELP.... Just so you all know

I am 35 wks with still no name for this child!!!!

Thank you for listening to my ramblings and here's to 5 more wks

but lets all hope that it is more like 3 or 4 more wks!!!!

Ah so much to do.....So little time.

Pray for my nesting energy to come soon and to stay strong!!!

I Heart Valentine's

2010-02-01T21:13:00.000-08:00

This last Sunday my kids masterfully made these

Martha Stewart inspired wax hearts

This photo is from Martha Stewart,

and below is our version.

I must say that ours rock and are super fly.

Milo loves them and points them out to me about

ten times a day.

Here are some photo's of my kids that we took

with my point and shot camera that I got for Christmas.

As a side note I love the freedom that my little point and shot gives me.

Don't get me wrong I love my other camera but sometimes

I just wont bring it because it is to big and bulky or I am

worried that something will happen to it.

So thank you Justin for my point and shot.

Dallin

Mike who isn't afraid to make pink hearts.

Lauren

I must have been feeling the 80's tonight with this card.

I am making some valentine's to mall off

to Great Grandparents.

This is the first one and I'm not sure it will make

the final cut. Still enjoy the look and fill of the past.

I updated my photo blog with some pixs of Milo, check it out and let me know what you think!

Megan's all modern Giveaway

2010-02-01T15:48:00.000-08:00

My friend Megan is doing a giveaway for All Modern.

You can chose between 2 $50 pillows. If I win

I chose this blast of red goodness.

(All Modern Zinnia Pillow)

My living room also feels that this
pillow should come and be apart of our home,
and I must say that I agree and hope that I win,
but if I don't I hope that you do.

I tumble for you!

2010-01-28T16:18:00.000-08:00

First off I started a tumblr.

Second every time I think of my tumblr I also think

of Adam Sandler in Bill Madison

On the stairs dancing to the I tumble for

you song (I don't know the real name)

And so I sing it mostly in my head every time I head over to tumblr.

Here is why I decided to start a tumblr.

I can store all the random things I love. Like the photo above.
It is a nice way to stay organize
My friends Megan and Jackie both have one so I get to see all their great finds as well.

So far it is fast and fun and full of great ideas.

If you happen to also have a tumblr, I want to know and see so leave a comment.

Science Fair

2010-01-24T19:55:00.000-08:00

This last week Dallin had his Science Fair.

Which he put off until 2 days before.

I know real nice. Lucky for his little life he came to me with an idea.

Which type of Popcorn has the

least old maids?????

Popcorn of course Dallin would chose

something that had to do with his favorite of

all food, popcorn.

I quickly made these to pixs for his poster.

Thank you photoshop.

He ate a million and a half bowls of popcorn

because you can't let something that tasty go to waste.

That would be unthinkable in the land of Dallin.

So after a couple stressful nights we were done and

the science fair kindly behind us for another year.

Just in case you care homemade popcorn averaged around only

7 old maids and the worst was western family which had around 20.

Sneak Peak

2010-01-20T10:58:00.002-08:00

Here is just a sneak peak into the craziness that

happens to be my life at the moment.

Enter at your own risk!!!!

Sneak peak at Milo and his little sister's bedding.

With the help from Megan, we appliqued these cute owls on

some dang cute fabric. They are now visiting Grandma Thompson

who is kindly quilting and binding them for me.

I am now entering my 33 week of hell. I mean

gestation. My mind hurts when I think that a little blessing

from above will be joining us in 7 short weeks.

I have to be honest that it has taken me a long time to

warm up to this little baby girl and I am

not prepared at all. I have bought very little and what I did buy

took a lot of effort to convince myself that I am indeed pregnant and

I can't bring this child home naked. Now how ever I find myself getting excited

and I feel grateful to Heavenly Father for entrusting me with another

loving little spirit. Now if I only new who she was and what

I should call her????????? I have never gone this long without

a name, and if your around me at all you know how much this really and I

mean really bugs me. So if you leave a comment leave a name as well.

Last but not least, Milo and his hair.

My family (mom) thinks he needs a hair cut

that he looks like a little girl and that it is

high time that he looks like a little boy. I

hate the idea of cutting his locks but now

6 people have told me I have the cutest little girl and

how pretty she is and what a good little walker she is.

To which I say.

Um he is caring a ball, growling at a dinosaur and dressed like a boy!!!!

HE IS A BOY LADY!

Stay tuned for Milo's first haircut and me crying like a baby at

his first haircut.

Roy Shop Find

2010-01-11T17:13:00.001-08:00

First off I feel kinda bad because I hate going to Roy.

I don't know if its because the traffic makes me want to scream,

or the fact that my Dad was an Air Force man and

when I was in 3rd grade he got transferred from

Washington to Utah and we spent what felt like

an eternity in a little hotel in Roy.

It was dark and little and we couldn't play outside

because it wasn't safe. The run down hotel is still there

next to Burger Bar. Ah Burger Bar one of the things

that entice me to visit Roy the other is Lucky China.

I know but I really like food.

Anyways back to my Roy find and another reason

to visit Roy. I saw this store with all this cute furniture

the last time me and Justin ate at Lucky China.

I still wasn't very excited to go and explore because of the

above reason. Anyway last Friday I was in Riverdale

after Milo's Dr apt and decided to go and venture to Roy.

After screaming at the traffic I found my

Diamond in the ruff!!!!

Recreation

I love this and if I had a bigger bedroom it would

now live with me.

The lady (who was totally nice and let me take pixs to blog with)

has refurbish all kinds of furniture.

Love this hutch.

For some reason I am truly loving birds right now,

that and pops of red.

This cute doggy that was hanging out in the store was

Milo's favorite part.

So I now must say sorry to Roy for old hurt feelings.

I now have a desire to see what else you hold.

I am sure that you will see me exploring more and more.

To visit Recreations, simply take the Roy exit

head towards main street and turn right at said light

the store is right after Walgreens.

Also if you have boys the Air Force museum is right there.

First Week of Twenty Ten

2010-01-08T16:06:00.000-08:00

Monday

Kids back at school + Husband back to work= Ikea

My dear friend Megan and I couldn't wait to

get ourselves to the Ikea sale and took the first chance we had.

We both bought baskets, super cute cups and plastic tubs.

On top of that I bought an add on to Milo's train set,

and Megan got herself some yummy Swedish Fish.

We of course had lunch!

WARNING

Ikea is not for the faint of heart!

Tuesday

Mike's last Dr apt. for his broken finger.

So So So happy it healed up great all on its own and there

was no need for surgery.

Also this Tuesday was Pack meeting for Mike's scouts.

Um yeah lets just say what a fun night!!!

I so look forward to it and can hardly stand the fact that

it is only one night a month!!!

(please note the sarcasm).

Wednesday

Dallin's Geography Bee!!!!

Dallin did great and I think you can tell that it started

at 7:30 am by poor Dallin's glossed over look.

Lets just say I think we all had this look.

Thursday

Lunch with friends at McDonald's.

Dallin got the first three Fablehavens for Christmas

and Thursday night I finished book #2

Friday

Milo's 12 mth well-child check up.

First off I have the worlds best pediatrician.

I can't believe how lucky I got when I found him.

I must also amit that I choose him because I liked

his name Dr King Hom. He is wonderful, especially if

you have a child with Asthma and lets just say that when

Dallin was a little man we saw Dr Hom weekly .

Ok back to Mr Milo.

You would have thought he was on a sugar high. He ran around that

Dr office like he was on speed! Tried to steal everything Dr Hom

put in front of him. Milo doesn't believe in stranger danger.

He Weighed in at 20 lbs and is almost 30 inches.

That's the 14% for weight and 46% for height.

This was the look I got when I put him in his car seat!

and this is why. In my hurry to be able to comfort him

after his shots I sorta didn't realise that I had shoved both legs

into one leg hole. Sorry Lo.

P.S. I also found a great store today (not to worry there will be a post
shortly about it) and also those big baskets from Ikea were normally $35
on sale for $9.99.

Mi1o turns 1

2010-01-02T19:14:00.000-08:00

That's right my baby is now one!!!!!

I have no idea how this could already be,

yesterday I swear I just brought him home

from the hospital and today he is running and jumping

(I don't know if you can call it jumping when his feet never leave the floor).

He can say dad, ball and if he is mad mama!!!

I get told no at least once a day now.

Mr smarty pants can go up or down the stairs.

How can my baby be one?

Once I faced facts and got one with planning the

big #1 birthday part we all had a blast!

The theme was M for Monster Milo!

I made him a monster birthday shirt.

(a tutorial will becoming soon)

A monster cake.

(also a tutorial will soon becoming)

We had my parents over for dinner.

I made yummy fajitas because he is one

and can't veto my pregnant cravings with pizza

like his older siblings. In fact Dallin asked why

we weren't having pizza (because its not

your birthday and I watch throw down with Bobby Flay so now I really wanted fajitas)

Justin's parents sadly weren't able to come.

He loved all of his presents and I loved him!!!!

I am so grateful to be blessed with this little man.

I couldn't ask for a better baby, he is happy and loving.

So easy going and quick to laugh.

Thank you baby Milo.

A.K.A

Ilo

Amy's low

Your Low

LoLo

Bubbalub

No Baby

Chubs

Los
Little man

Regret

2009-12-28T15:53:00.000-08:00

Regret!!!!!

Christmas morning came and our 4 little ones

were more then happy with Santa and what he brought for them.

But this post is titled regret and here is why!!!!

I handed my super fly husband my camera and said hold this

while I go and get a quick drink of water.

I return from the kitchen and we open presents and

their is joy and laughter by all. Well

almost by all for their is a lonely cry and a tear

from my camera as it lays forgotten beside my husband.

So my regret is that I did not capture one

Christmas morning smile. I wish I could

blame my super fly husband for not taking pictures

but for the past 12 years this has been my job!!!!

and I sadly now have to live with regret!!!!

I think that I will blame my pregnant brain, or that I

didn't have enough sleep or maybe a south poll elf

hide my camera and then sat there and laughed as

my camera cried out but no one heard because of all the

Christmas joy and laughter!!!!

Regret!!!!!

Merry Christmas Silhouttes Tutorial

2009-12-22T16:42:00.001-08:00

This year I decided to make silhouettes of my kids

for Grandparent gifts,

and as a Christmas gift to all of you

here is a very easy tutorial.

First off hang a white sheet over a bright window.

Next take a side view photo of your child in front of the window.

Here is Milo's.

Next in photoshop make it a black and white.

Then bump up the contrast all the way and bump down

the red, green and blue until the person is completely black.

I found newspaper worked best for this.

Now you can be done if your ok with the grey background.

If not use your lasso set at 50% feather and lasso

everything but the person. After that go to layer, then new

and select new layer via copy. Chose a color ( I stuck with good old white)

click your paint bucket and fill in the lasso area.

Their you have it!!! Crazy easy!!!

If you have any ?????? let me know.

Dallin

Mike

Lauren

Milo

Baby Girl Thompson

Merry Christmas

Headband

2009-12-16T15:29:00.001-08:00

My Dearest Friend,

I know that we have never meet and don't even know

each others name, but all the same I feel

that you should be one of my closest friends.

Anyone with the talent and craftiness to create

my new favorite way to adorn my head

should be and deserves to be a friend.

So friend here I am at a cross roads, and it is all because of you!

For I now realise why I should knit and somehow the

power still avoids me. I want to find someones Grandma

and have her show me all that I have missed in this world.

Or ask my Mother why she never learned and chose not to teach

her children, but alas it will not do to blame my Mother

for my lack of knowledge. So here we are and I

now have my first New Years Resolution.

I will learn to knit in 2010!!!!!

Thank you for the desire and for sharing your talent

in the form of my headband.

Your Friend

Kem

Advent Calender and DI finds

2009-12-11T21:57:00.000-08:00

When I found these tins at Dollar Tree, I knew that they

must become my advent calender!!!!!

That was the easy part next came finding the perfect

paper and numbers which still wasn't the hard part!!!!!

The hard part was what to turn them into?

I could make them a Christmas tree or maybe I could

hang them from a ribbon and make them into a banner

Oh wait a minute I know I could put them on a magnet board?

Nothing seemed right until I decided to make them ornaments for

my tree and here they are!!!

My Advent Calender Ornaments

What can I say I love them. How about you?

Now on to my D.I. finds!!!!

Love that store. First off I found this amazing vintage record

I really want to turn it into something spectacular, but I'm not sure just what. Any ideas???

Then came Mr Cookie Man.

How could I say no to him with all his vintage glory and Honor?
Nope had to have him, partly because he was only $2.50.

I also found this clock which will find a home in my boy's room,

as soon as their father is done framing and dry walling and carpeting it!

Last but not least Baby girl boots!!!!
Megan found these while we where at the D.I.
together and we both agreed that baby girl Thompson
needed these for when she left the womb and joined the world.
If I was her these fluffy white boots would convince me to leave the womb like
I don't know a week or two early. Wishful thinking.

P.S. If you are still looking for that perfect Christmas present take a gander at Megan's

tassells. She is super talented and I am amazed at her creations. Someone said that tassel making is more any art then a craft and I fully agree. Go and get yourself a unique one of a kind piece of art.

Just Some Randomness

2009-12-08T16:56:00.000-08:00

To start off this random post. I post a random ??? is randomness

a word? Just asking.

Now on to one random post.

Last night me, Megan and that mad Mama Monster

Jackie head on down to Kaysville theater to see

Julie and Julia

This is my ever so wanted and highly waited for review.

It made me hungry!!!!

I know very thought out, but it did and not just hungry but hungry for burscheta (not sure I spelled that right).

So after I am done with this post I will be eating some. Oh and just so you know all three

of us gals thought that it was long but that might be because it was, but also because we went to the 9:30 pm show and I am a old pregnant lady and that Meg and Jackie O have been crafty into the wee hours of the morning.

Lucky for us I just happened to have brought these yummy

candy cane truffles from Food of the Gods Chocolate, which went well

with our popcorn. I am loving my deal with the creator of this

amazing chocolate!!! He gets my mad photography skills and I

get to gain even more weight because of his mad chocolate skills!!!

Before the show Justin had his work party, where Milo had

cherry cheese cake for the first time which I am sure you can tell he loves!!

Santa on the other hand, not so much! The candy cane Santa gave him was a big hit!

Now for the last of my random post. This is what I beheld this morning.

I wish the snow would have realised that it was grocery day and that it really

should have been done by the time I had to leave and maybe it could have saved it self for

a day when I could cuddle up in my blanket with a book and hot coco but nope. So thank you snow for choosing the day that I had a billion things to do!!!!!

A few things to look forward to.

My advent calender
One Amazing master bedroom make over
Home made stockings
Pictures and some more Pictures

What's cooking?

2009-11-24T11:20:00.000-08:00

Just wondering what's on your menu this

fabulous Thanksgiving?

And just because I know you want to

know what I'm cooking up here's my

Thanksgiving menu.

Walnut and pear salad. This salad is so dang good.

It has blue cheese and a tangy vinaigrette.

Click here for the recipe from Meemo's Kitchen.

The only thing I change from this recipe is I use strawberries instead of

the bell peppers, I cook the walnuts for less time and I only use about

half the dressing. Other then that everything is the same.

Brussels sprouts with bacon and cransaines!!!

this is something I only make once in awhile and is so very very good that I always

look forward to Thanksgiving just for a reason to indulge. This is so simple

Fry up your bacon, cut the sprouts in half and add to pan. add some salt and pepper. at the very last add those cransaines and cook just

till they are warm. I also use apples sometimes instead of the cransaines.

Rolls!!! and Mash potatoes!!!! I just have one or maybe

two things to say about are friend the mash potatoe. Think of milk as the

Republican party and be conservative with your amount but on the left we have

our Democratic friends salt and butter. Which I feel should be liberally used.

Just saying. Also my friend the Mama Monster gave me this great idea, add

a teaspoon or 2 of apple cider vinegar and your potatoes just pop a little more.

I will for sure be trying out this.

Halloween

2009-11-08T17:15:00.000-08:00

Happy Halloween!!!!! We had a blast!!!!

Motocross Dallin. This was the first year that

he ditched us for friends. So sad, but what are you to do?

Dr Mike. Yes that's Mike with no shoes.

What Dr wear shoes or something?

Lauren and Mia. Poor Mia and her
black eye, and yes Lauren gave it to her.
Lucky for us it was only an accident
and Mia forgave.

The cutest witch ever Lauren.
I made her outfit and yes I am so surprised at
how well it turned out. Her skirt was total
inspired by my friend Megan's Halloween banner and
her amazing tassells.

Our cute owl Milo. I also made this with major
help from Martha Stewart. Thanks Martha!!

Every year we get a group shoot with this amazing family.
Such good friends. I keep telling their mama she needs
to add a couple of kids for my new ones to play with, but for some
reason she doesn't respond with YIPPEE I CAN'T WAIT YOU
ARE SO RIGHT. WOW KEM HOW DID I NEVER EVER
THINK OF HAVING A BABY JUST BECAUSE
YOU WENT AND GOT KNOCKED UP.
THIS IS THE PERFECT TIME TO HAVE ANOTHER
ONE JUST FOR YOU. Nope she just looks at me like I am crazy and laughs
in my face, but whatever she will have one because I say so.

Another family we love and another mama who wont

get knock up to support me in this time of gestation. One more

woman who laughs at me but whatever she to will have a baby

because I say so. Please, pretty please

Happy Halloween!!!!

2009-11-05T08:33:00.000-08:00

My good Friend Megan over at Megity's handmade is doing

an awesome and amazing giveaway for Blue Cricket's Giveaway a Day!!!!!

I think if your Smart (and I know you are) that

you should head on over and try your best to win this fabulous

Santa Tassel.

Megan is super talented, and will be in some Holiday Boutique's.

Head on over to her crafty blog to find out more.

While your at the boutiques checking out Megan's wonderful tassel's,

also look for my other talented and amazing friend Jodi from

Dusty Daisey Designs.

Blue Eyed Lady

2009-10-31T10:43:00.000-07:00

I would like to take a moment to thank

Oprah and Payless Shoes for their amazing

50% off sale. Which allowed me to

purchase this amazing and fabulous blue nit

hat. That makes my favorite blue eyed girl, eyes pop

right out of her cute lil face and say hi, how are you today?

So thank you Oprah and Payless Shoes. Oh and I cant forget Jackie for the email that told me all about the sale. So thanks Jackie, you rock!!!!

Arrow of Light

2009-10-25T15:34:00.000-07:00

Dallin has now left Cub Scouts far behind and is

now a Boy Scout. At his very last pack meeting he received his

Arrow of Light. He was so proud and happy that night.

So dang cute. I guess the Arrow of Light is a huge

deal in the land of Cub Scouts and so I am

also proud of my little man!!!!! Lets just be honest

I have no idea what to do in the world of scouting

that having sons has lead me into. With that said

I am so grateful for scouting leaders who help Dallin get this far

(because it wasn't because of me).

Dallin are you sure your 11 and big enough for camp outs and

all that stuff, because I am sure that I'm not ready for any of it.

Dallin Leaving Cub Scouts!

Dallin walking over the bridge of scouting and becoming a Boy Scouts

(one of the things I don't get)!!!!

Receiving his Arrow of Light

Being so dang handsome.

Sit and Spin Toy

2009-10-23T10:37:00.000-07:00

Just thought I would pass along a great deal!!!!!!

The Sit and Spin toy from Playskool is

only $10 something at target with a $10 off

coupon from coupons.com.

Milo is getting this for Christmas or his Birthday.

Stand up 2 Cancer

2009-09-24T14:13:00.000-07:00

This Friday the Northridge Cardinelles are hosting

a "Just stand up 2 Cancer" during half time.

Any one who is battling cancer or has battled, a care giver

or if you want to stand in memory of someone. COME

They are doing a miracle minute, where they are trying to

raise as much money as the can during half time.

All the money will be donated to the American Cancer Society....

And just in case your wondering the game is between the

NHS and DHS

Go and support this great cause and stay for a great game......

Also tonight I just saw on Whimsey Pixs that

tonight is a concert and silent auction for Suzie....

Suzie has cancer and is leaving behind her husband and almost 5 yr old daughter.

They have no insurance and could use all the help they can get.

This also is at NHS but you can bid on their blog till around 5pm, so if you can't

make it you can still help.

http://smilesforsuzi.blogspot.com/

?????

2009-09-23T16:59:00.001-07:00

Had my 15 wk check up today and found out that its a

????????????????

Girl!!!!!!

Well let me be clear on this. She is most likely a girl,

but Jed my Dr couldn't get a great look. So most likely a lady.

Watch in 4 wks I'll be all just kidding. Hee Hee.

Now on to names..... Please help!! post any you love or call me, just please help me.

Short or Long

2009-09-19T13:04:00.000-07:00

I'm facing the age old ??????? To grow or to cut?

My hair is finally past my shoulders (all be it just).

I am so sick of growing it out but not ready to give up just yet....

then I see cute pixs of short hair or at the store I turn around

to see super cute short hair or Megan goes and gets herself a new

cute short due...... Why is this so hard, why???????

I really want long hair. It's great just pulling it up with out the help of bobby pins.

I can dry and go. It covers up the part of my back I hate.

So please help me Long or Short.

Here are 2 famous people with hair that I love

to help make your decision for me a little easier.

The one of Zooey Deschanel is the one

that popped up when I googled.

The one of Katie Holmes is from a hair blog just

for her and her hair. The link is below the pix.

http://www.katieholmes-hair.blogspot.com/

My hair fate is in your hands. Please be kind.

Chinese Food Wisdom

2009-09-18T13:46:00.000-07:00

My Mom sent me out so we could sample the

cuisine of the far east for lunch to day....

I was more than fine with that because she was kind

and payed for my lunch. Love my Mom!!

My fav part is after the meal... No not

the belly ache or head ache I am

sure to have but the fortune cookie with all

of its wisdom

Mine today said that "good luck will shine

down on me". Um yeah love that.

but mostly I loved when Mike walked in picked

up my fortune and said" luck had better shine on me".

Love that kid. Now to go and take the after

Chinese food Tylenol..

Summer Part 2

2009-09-16T17:38:00.002-07:00

Every 2 or 3 years my dad's family holds the

Reynolds Family Reunion.....

It was so much fun seeing all my family on

my dads side... I loved seeing my kids play with my

cousin kids..... Love getting to sit and talk....

Loved the hula hope contest.....

Loved everything about it, but

mostly I loved my Grandma and can you

blame me she is the best Grandma ever.....

So glad that my kids get to see and love her too.....

Here are some photo's enjoy.....

Summer Part 1

2009-09-11T18:52:00.000-07:00

Are vacation this year was to...... Northern California!!!!!!

You might of had a hard time guessing that I know because we never go

to the Sacramento area I mean its not like

Justin grew up there or that I spent every summer of my life

there or my parents live there for 6 mths of the year.

So I know total shock. But we love it...

This year to spice things up instead of going to are

normal Sacramento area lake Ranch Sacco, We head to Folsom lake.

Hear are some of the highlights.

Milo= Milo wonder what the dirt and rocks taste like here and

then decided to try some....

He loves water and was mad when it was time to get out....

Lauren= sang and danced and was in lil girl heaven because

the water sparkled like gold.......

Mike= spent most of the time on this tree or jumping off of it....

Also liked the gold in the water but informed me it was only fools gold

and to not be tricked and this is how he knew that......

Dallin= I really only saw Dallin's back because he went snorkeling

with Justin and had his head in the water the entire time......

SK8

2009-09-06T20:40:00.001-07:00

Justin (who I love) thought that since Mi!o is now

8 mths he must need his first skateboard!!!!

Mi!o is in heaven !!!

He loves it and pushes it around the house,

then he'll make the tail go up or he'll just try and eat the wheels.

Mi!o also had fruity pebbles for the first time

and it was love at first taste.

Here he is thanking who ever it was that

came up with this flavor explosion.

Oh Baby or is it Oh NOOOOO!!!!!!

2009-08-11T15:23:00.001-07:00

So at the start of July I wasn't feeling myself and I was looking

a little soft around the middle and that didn't make any sense because

I was working out and eating right and about to win the biggest loser comp!!!!

Oh and then I looked at a calender and count out the 28 days only to

realise that I was late!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So I bought a test the night before we left for California and it came back

positive!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Now I had to find some way to break the horror I mean news to

Justin. To my luck because I was scared to death to have

let him know, He saw the test in the bathroom garbage.

I was in to much shock to hide it. he asked if I was Sure?

I said yes and cried, he laughed also in shock.

And here we are 8 wks pregnant with a 7 mth old.

To answer what I'm sure you are all counting on your fingers

they will be 14 and 1/2 mths apart.

Now I must say I am starting to be ok with it,

I'm not all the way yet but I'm sure once the morning sickness

leaves, I will be. So lets all cry together, Oh wait writing this

has made me so sick that I must now run for the bath room.

Giveaway

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

The Creative Mama is giving away CS4 that's right CS4.

Oh man you have no idea how long I have wanted this photoshop program and

it's the next thing on my list. Here's hoping I win or at least one of my friends

out there win!!!! Good luck everyone and go and check out her blog.

You have to enter by 10 pm tonight, so don't wait go now.

Happy 4th

2009-07-04T08:27:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone just wanted to say Happy 4th of July.

Hope all of your plans are smashing and that we all give the

thanks for all those who made it possible to have this Independence Day

and I don't mean Will Smith.

Also my computer crashed and I lost a lot of my pix.

I know a crying shame, I was so sad, but never again!!!!!!

So until I have my external hard drive (which will be after my trip to California)

I will not be posting.

Here is what you have missed and I will be adding shortly.

Mike and Justin's birthday
My birthday
Mike's wipe-out birthday party
The forth of July
Milo's six mths photos
Mike's 9 yr photos
My Cousin Kristy's wedding (this will be on my photo blog)

Oh and as always saving the best for last.

THE BIGGEST LOSER CLUB O RAMA!!!!

That's right you too can join for only ten dollars by next Wednesday!!!!

There is a privet blog to post all of your weight lose goals and ???????

I Can not wait to lose all those Milo pounds and to have my good old body back....

If your want in on the coolest club around leave a comment or email me or call or facebook me.

Mi!o

2009-06-19T12:30:00.000-07:00

Be still my soul....

I would like to memorize my Milo just like this.

He has no worries, no cares.

I want to remember those long lashes

The puffer lips and the gumball cheeks.

Oh my last lil man, all of your first are also my last.

The last first laugh....

The last first roll over....

The last first kiss.....

The last first sitting up all by yourself...

I so look forward to all your first....

But it breaks my heart that they are all my last first.

So sad and happy for me....

I'll just enjoy the moment and enjoy you my last little man, Milo.

Giveaway

2009-06-14T19:04:00.000-07:00

I took these pictures of the Salt Lake Temple on the day my good friends

the Jones were sealed for time and all eternity to each other and their three beautiful girls.

To learn more about that click on this link.

I have been having so many wonderful blessings in my life lately

that I wanted to give something back.

So here it is Anyone who would like one of these pictures of the temple can have one.

Feel free to copy them from here or send me a CD and I will burn them for you.

If you want email and I'll send them that way.

My email is kemthompsonphotography@gmail.com.

I am still learning all this computer stuff so if some one knows a way

that I can share these and still keep the quality please please let me know.

Thanks.

Milo + 5 mths = Cereal

2009-06-01T11:33:00.000-07:00

That's right Milo is now 5 mths!!! Can you believe it???

I can't! Where oh where does time go?

5 mths means cereal. That's right one more first in my little mans life.

I was having so much fun feeding him and watching him make concerned little

faces that I totally burnt our dinner. I completely forgot

about the bacon on the grill outside.

I was so in the moment of rescoping cereal back into his mouth that

he promptly would spit back out, that I forgot all about the B in our BLT'S.

Sorry my 3 other children enjoy the LT's.

Oh that's right not one of you likes tomatoes and opt for

only bacon on your BLT'S.

So I guess you all get cereal as well!!!

Yea for me Mother of The Year.

Once again!!!!

in Bb 2.0 - a collaborative music/spoken word project

2009-05-20T13:20:00.000-07:00

in Bb 2.0 - a collaborative music/spoken word project

This has to be one of the coolest things I've seen in along time. Go and check it out,

you won't be disappointed. Trust me!!!!!

Just click on the link above.

Once again I LOVE this and I HAVE no doubt that YOU will!!!!

So what are you waiting for? GO!

MADSEN CARGO BIKE

2009-05-19T14:08:00.000-07:00

I ask who wouldn't want this bike?

I know I do!!!!!

Click on the link to find how you can WIN one!!!!!

Lauren the Kindergarten Super Star

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

Today was Lauren's kindergarten program, my last kindergarten program for 6 yrs. It was so much fun!!! She is getting to be such a little performer. Said her line perfect, sang like there was no tomorrow, glowed like she was a super star, bowed and blow kisses to the crowed. I think in her mind this might as well have been New York and she might as well be on Broadway.

The only sad part of the event was that like all school programs, field trips and anything

else school related that happens in the day, Justin couldn't be their to see his

little girl shine in the spotlight.

This picture was taken right after the program and

is Lauren and her 3 best friends.

MY GRANDMA

2009-05-14T18:15:00.000-07:00

I just returned from California. I know what your saying didn't

you just return from a vacation to wonderful sunny California

like 2 weeks ago!!!! Yes I did.

Before you start thinking I am overly lucky

this trip was to be able to say good by to someone

I LOVE.

My Grandma Brown has been sick for a very long time

and it would take a week to tell you everything that is wrong with

this wonderful person. Lets just say she has one foot in heaven and one

here. On Sunday my mom called me and let me know that she didn't have much time and they would be heading out to California. I know happy mothers day right.

So me and Milo and my sisters Jennell and Kristy headed off to the coast with

my parents. I was able to introduce Milo to my Grandma and also say good by

one last time for which I am truly lucky.

Please if you feel like praying add my Grandma and ask for her to be able

to go in peace and with not to much pain.

THANK YOU!!!

Mother's Day Photos

2009-05-08T10:15:00.000-07:00

On Wednesday I did a super quick photo session

of my kiddios. My week has been way to packed and

the only time I had was right after school. The light was not great,

to say the lease. Lauren was awesome like pretty much always

that girl loves the camera and I have to say the camera also loves her.

Milo was super cranky because his afternoon nap was cut short. Like I said to

packed week + no time but right after school = Mad Milo

Dallin and Mike where good when they could control themselves enough to not do this

By the way don't tell them but I love this photo of my boys!!!!

To see the rest of our Mother's Day Photo click Here

My Purly Whites

2009-05-04T15:32:00.000-07:00

A couple of weeks ago I very very frighteningly went to my dentist

for a cleaning after Milo. I have never escaped pregnancy

with no less than 2 cavities (roughen lil parasites). So with terror I sat down

in the dental chair and all my prays were answered

NO NEW CAVITIES!!!!!!!!

I always new I loved that boy.

If your looking at the no new cavities and are wondering

if there where any old ones then the answer is yes.

Some how I forgot about 4 old cavities from 2007.

I don't know how I could have let that lapsed I

mean with the lovely sound of drills and the oh so nice jaw

opened for hours, ok maybe not hours but a lot of

minutes. Anyways I went in today and had 3 of the 4 fixed.

and after 4 hours I am no longer completely numb.

The song playing while I was sitting their with no hope of escape

was ground control to major tom which I felt was

very fitting. You know how sometimes a song

comes on and its prefect like if your

life was a movie this is the song they would pick for the back ground

to add a certain mood or feeling to the show.

Which as soon as it came on both my dentist and me started laughing.

Like I said perfect.

This is me happy that the terror is almost over and

a lil scared because I have to go back and not sure if

I'm actually smiling on both sides of my mouth.

To tell the truth I wouldn't go back until it hurt and I had to, but

the dentist is my best friend Jen's brother in law and

we see each other often and he knows were I live and stuff. Darn.

I know I'm a wimp but I have nightmares that my teeth fall out

and I think having some one pound on your teeth is bound to

loosen them and make my nightmares come true.

I might google what that means.

I bet it means I'm afraid of loosing my teeth or

maybe I'm worldly with things like teeth.

Milo 4 Mth Check Up

2009-04-29T14:53:00.001-07:00

Man I cant believe that Milo is 4 mths!!!

Today was his well child check up and poor

Dr Hom I had a billion questions.....

Q: He is really congested and has been for

about 2 mths. Why????

A: He has mild reflex and an ear infection.

So sad my baby's first ear infection.

Q: The kid pees and pees and pees. Why?

A: he is drinking 30 oz a day and really only needs 20

so he is letting go of what he doesn't need.

Don't tell Milo He doesn't need it because he thinks he does

and some times even more.

Q: How do his lungs sound?

A: Great!!! No signs of asthma!!!!

Dr Hom has been are Dr since Dallin was 8 mths

and if anyone knew Dallin at that time you would

understand why I asked this...

He is still on the tall side at almost 25 inch which puts him a little above

the 50%. Ok I know that 50% is average but if he is like my other

babies he'll be around 30 % at his next visit so I'm taking it!

His weight is 14 lbs which is 38 %. I have to say WOW I thought

this kid would be in the 75 or 80 % for weight.

Who knew not me????

And his cute lil head is in the 55 %. Which again I thought

would be bigger..

Happy 4 Mths MY GUY!!!

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Were home!!!! California was a blast,

but glad to be home!!!!

California Here I come

2009-04-22T06:53:00.000-07:00

I can hardly wait for my sister to pick me and Lauren and Milo up, so

we can head on down to the airport and fly on into sunny California.

I can hardly wait to see my mom and dad.

I can hardly wait to see my grandparents and aunts and uncles and cousin.

I can hardly wait to see the ocean and fell the sun on my face.

I can hardly wait to not wear sunblock one day and

get a nice tan then to put the sunblock back on.

No wrinkles here please.

I wish my boys and Justin were coming.

I already miss them.

SEE EVERYONE IN A WEEK!!!!!!!!

I'M OFF TO CALIFORNIA!!!!!

Mike Gets a New Tooth

2009-04-20T18:33:00.000-07:00

After 3 years Mike's chipped tooth is no longer

the thorn in my side. I no longer have to

take him to Dr apt every 6 mths or get new fillings put on

because they like to also chip off. Can I please get a hallelujah.

If your wondering how this happened to poor Mr Mike

check it out here. As for me I don't

want to relive that memory just now, right now

I want to party and smile and be happy for my boy!!!!

Which I am!!!

Sorry I must of been to happy to worry about

little things like focusing or holding still.

Once again Hallelujah it is over!!!!

Blue Lily Giveaway

2009-04-15T15:42:00.000-07:00

So as I'm trying to build my photography business

I spend countless hours on other photographer's blogs

and one of my favorites is Blue Lily. She takes amazing

photos and if that's not enough to get you to go and check out

what she can do, she is also doing a giveaway right now.

You can win ether a mini season or a $150 gift card!!!

So what are you waiting for? Go and check her out!

Blue Lily Photography

If your siting there think their in California and I'm here in Utah!!!

That's no excuse because she comes her all the time, and you can win

as long as its somewhere they visit. So seriously go.

Happy Easter!

2009-04-13T23:08:00.000-07:00

We had an awesome day!!

The kids where super happy that the Easter Bunny came,

although they found the Easter stuff hidden in the back of my car

they all acted way surprised, go figure.

The boys who have long since know the truth about

such mystical creatures as Santa, the Tooth Ninja (no wimpy Tooth Fairy

for my boys) and the Easter Bunny, still play it up for Lauren.

For which I am grateful.

After church we headed off to Justin's sister's little

two bedroom house and had a lot of laughs even

though we where all packed in there like sardines.

All in all a great day and I am thankful for my Savior for

all that he went throw to make it possible to have a wonderful

Easter and an awesome family to share it with.

Dallins date night

2009-04-11T19:24:00.001-07:00

Me and Dallin headed off to Red Robyn for lunch.

Yea Spring Break and being able to do a lunch date!!!

You might wonder why Red Robyn?

The answer; Dallin found out that they

have bottomless fries and that was all it took.

We had so much fun and it was a blast to talk with

my lil man who is on the verge of being a young man.

Oh it hurts just to write that one day soon he will be a

young man and to realize that he will be 11 yr old this year!!

Where oh where has the time gone.

I remember when you where just brand new into this world

just like you little brother Milo and even though your

hair never did this he reminds me of you, and how you were

as baby Dallin

And how your skinny little feet

turned into chubby little feet

Oh I remember those kissable cheeks just like your cousin Eli's

And how just like lil man Sam you loved sports and balls.

but unlike Sam your game of choice wasn't basketball but baseball.

I remember you learned to hit the ball at the ripe old age of 2.

How time has changed. Right now I'm going to try and remember

how much you and Mike loved to just sit on the motorcycles and just pretend

because I know someday soon you will be out their scaring me to death with

your motocross skills but for now just safely dream because I have no problem with that.

Man a live do I ever love this boy.

You might be wondering why I didn't use photos

of Dallin as a Baby and toddler?

The answer; I don't own a scanner.

Oh How I Wish You Were Mine

2009-04-04T15:55:00.000-07:00

Oh my goodness do I ever love this swimsuit from Boden.

And I was already to buy it with Megan's $20 off

coupon, but then I just had to listen to Dave Ramsey talk

show last night and Elder Hales talk this morning.

Why did I have to become aware that this beautiful swimsuit is only

a want and is not the sort of thing to take money out of savings

to buy, and why did my kid's Easter clothes have to take up all

the money in my clothing envelope. WHY WHY WHY!!!!!

Ok I'm done with that. I will just have to wait to buy it next month with

out the lovely coupon from Meg but this is about changing bad habits and

that is worth a 2o dollar coupon any day. Right, Right!

Oh and by the way I found this funny funny video

by Kate Micucci who plays Gooch, Ted the lawer

girlfriend on scrubs. Its called Dear Dear and click here

to watch it. I hope it also bring a smile to your face, it did mine.

My Date With Mike

2009-04-02T19:40:00.001-07:00

It was Mike's turn for a one on one date.

We went out to Mimi's Cafe because Mr Mike had

a gift cert for reaching his AR goal at school.

Way to go Mike.

Then we went hiking up at Fernwood.

Mike loves to hike and I mean he loves it.

It was so much fun and he is so funny and when he hikes

his mouth doesn't stop and I mean none stop chatter!

Some highlights of the chatter.

He looks at the castle up at Fernwood and

asked if any one lives there.

Me: yes

Mike: who

Me: I don't know

Mike: well they must have some money because a house

like that must cost more then the average house

so the people who live there must make more than the average person.

Mike: beware mom I may run off to cool things at any moment.

On the road there was a ton of horse pooh and mike looks

down and said

"People should really clean up after their horse 's dung".

Really who says dung?

As hes running around the forest he singing a random song of a bunch of

doos and daas and some other sounds. Then he comes

up to me and asks if I liked his theme song?

Mike gave me a tutorial on how to rock clime

that went something like this.

Also in his best British accent

When your on a cliff face like this one its best to

stay vertical with the rock wall and

carefully make your way across to safety and always

remember that there can be lose rocks and stay calm

its when you panic that things happen.

Yea he watches Man vs Wild

All in all a great night with my boy. Who warned me where to step and where not to.

Always on the look out for his poor old mom.

Love ya Mike and I can't wait to do it again.

Be kind I took this picture with my cell.

The hole time hiking I kept wishing

I had my camera. Next time I wont leave it behind.

For my Sister Who I love

2009-04-01T12:42:00.000-07:00

My sisters friend Carolyn past away yesterday from cancer.

Jennell I am so sorry for your lost.

Carolyn's was diagnosed a year a go and was supposed to be easily treated.

Well the treatments stopped working and there was nothing

else the Doctors could do. I know her life touched

not only my sisters but also her children and

all the children of their church. She was the Awana director.

(Awana is a program for children and teens.)

Please remember Carolyn's family and friends in your prayers.

From what I know of her she was a woman of God and spent

her life in his service, and I thank her for all that she

has done for my sister and my nieces and nephews.

She will be missed and I am sure all are taking comfort in know she is

now with are Savior and Father in Heaven.

Love you Jennell and I am thinking of you and your friend.

Milo is 3 Mths Today

2009-03-30T21:27:00.000-07:00

I can not believe that it has already been 3 mths. Wow !!

He has already changed so much and it kinda makes me a

little sad to think that he is no longer that little thing I brought home from

the hospital. He started laughing on Friday and today

I was able to get him laughing so hard.

Naturally I wanted to share that with someone, so I packed him up

and brought him to Stephs and of coarse he wouldn't even give half a laugh.

Milo Joseph you are the best baby and I would like to thank you mostly

for bring a smile to my face every time I look in your lil face.

Also for sleeping all night long. That is so very very awesome!!!

There are more photos of little Milo man on

my other blog.

Since it doesn't feel anything like spring. Thank you very much

stupid Utah weather. I decided to post some photos I took

earlier last week of some of my flowers.

Hopefully they will bring even a smidgen of that

wonderful spring feeling to your day.

Snow Snow Go Away
and Don't come Again Until Next

Winter.

As a side note all three of my big kids had

great report cards. Lauren naturally had all 4's

and Dallin and Mike both had mostly 4's and a few 3's.

Great job my little one's.

Oh by the way Dallin also got a 4 on his county report!!!

4's = A's and 3's = B's

Mike's 3rd Grade Program and Dallin's County Report

2009-03-27T11:36:00.000-07:00

On Wednesday Mr Mike had his 3rd grade program.

Which he was awesome at, but as if any of you 3 people out there

who read this would ever doubt.

He was so excited, it was really cute!!!

He came home and informed me he had a solo, and I was so

excited to here his raspy voice tell the world (sorry I mean tell Columbia Elementary)

That he liked being him.

So Mike jumps up and tells all of Columbia "that he likes being him"

with 5 other children and I couldn't make out his unique voice.

I think we might need to tell him what a solo is for next time.

This was his fav part. He told me he had to wear a dark shirt

with no writing on it like only 15 million times.

But what boy doesn't like a good black light.

They moved around white bowling pins as they sang.

Supper fun to do and to watch!

How could I not post this picture of Milo in Jen's lap?
By the way Mike counted and Milo got 28 complements that day.

My Fav part was trying to make Mike laugh.

Which I did with the help of Milo.

Now on to Dallin and Carbon County.

Just in case you don't know in 4th Grade

you have your county report and it is major!

let me repeat that for emphasis IT IS MAJOR!

I have to say that when Dal came home in October and told me

he had Carbon County, I thought oh man what a lame county.

I am so sorry Carbon Count that I judge you so harshly.

It is one cool county. There is hiking and rafting and Indian rock art and ghost towns.

Here I thought it was just coal, who new.

To start off the county fair they sang a couple of songs,

and showed off there made recorder skills.

(you also get to play the recorder in 4th grade)

Dallin had to make a float, and since there is fossils

all over Carbon. His choice was to have one dino eating the other.

The inspiration for this came from dallin's hero Strongbad.

Click here to check it out.

It was great bonding for Justin and Dallin.

Justin beamed down at his son as they decide against the

ghost town that boring old mom suggested and took

this way more fun to build idea.
Justin drew and Dallin colored as they laughed.

When all was said and done Dallin asked what if the principal

came into his class? I had to smile at that.

Dallin took this photo of Milo being done with the county fair

Me and my boys.

Lauren's New Joke

2009-03-24T18:30:00.000-07:00

Today Lu Lu looks up at me and says "I think it's funny that substitute has tute in it"

Followed by a lot of little girl giggles.

I guess having big brothers have left her with a good since

of potty talk. Needless to say I am one proud Mama.

HARDY HAR HAR!!!!!!

A Lil Bling Never Hurt Anyone

2009-03-19T22:43:00.000-07:00

To recap on how Mike chipped his tooth!

3 yrs ago Justin and his dad took my boys and my nephew Jake

out to the forsaken land of the dugway geo beds. Yea what fun.

Justin saw the boys starting to throw rocks and he naturally told them

to stop and went off for a hike. Well boys being boys and all they didn't!!!!!!!

When Justin returned he returned to a son with half a tooth missing.

His cousin Jake had hit him square in the mouth with a rock.

The next Monday we went on into are Dentist Glen Zeh.

Glen put a filling on it and since there was only half a tooth it promptly fell right back off

So four fillings later and a couple of exrays, we were told to go and see Dr Jacobson because the tooth was damaged and he would need medican to help close in the roots. Lets just say I was ever so happy that this tooth wouldn't just let me be. So we headed off to Dr Jacobson and

3 more dr apt and a year and a half later the roots had finally healed

Mike then went thru a root canal, and to day Mike went and had his temp crown put on. THANK YOU ITS ALMOST OVER.

Mike the little stud he is asked for a GOLD CROWN and right there I wonder

maybe I shouldn't have rapped Baby Got Back to him as a toddler (which he still knows the words for) or introduced him to the legend that is Run DMC.

In 2 wks Mike gets his real life NON GOLD CROWN on and for now this trial is over!!!!!

Today I also had a photo session with these cute girls

and here is just a little look for their mom Jodi.

I must say they where a blast. So good.

Thanks Abbie, Maddie, and Gracie

In a couple of days I'll have more photos of them on

my other blog

I handed my camera over to my friend Megan so I could have a couple

pictures of me and Milo. For someone who says she's no good

at this hole picture taking thing, I think these are great.

and Megan they where even before photoshop.

So don't fight me on this. You rock

Thank you for these pictures I love them.

I just noticed that it is now past midnight so Happy First Day of Spring

Happy St Patricks Day, Some hopping Fun, and Shepards Pie Recipe

2009-03-17T21:35:00.000-07:00

This morning I was feeling like a good mom.

I had green outfits for my kiddios.

I made green eggs and painted clovers on their toast.

Then I go and get Lauren up and tell her to wear the green outfit so she doesn't

get pinched.

She informs me your not allowed to pinch in Mrs Burton's class.

That she hates St Patricks day and she hates the outfit and not to talk to her

because she hates being talked to.

She then walks her pain little bottom into the kitchen and see the eggs and toast

As she is glaring at her food daring it to do anything other than just being food

and yells I hate St Patricks day and all she will eat is the toast.

After she snubs my green eggs and only eats her toast, I tell her to put her shoes

on.

She gives me her best look of death and ever so unkindly reminds me

that no one is to speak to her and that she will not be wearing socks today.

Needless to say I am ever so thankful for school and Mrs Burton today.

She came home like a perfect little angel and I wonder if you can give midol to

a six year old and if you can how much?

The boys were great and Mike helped his scout leaders clean up.

He was also proud that he was the only one to finish building his bird house.

The ever so humble boy informed me "that he's not any faster then the other boys

he just has more experience using tools because he helps Grandpa Reynolds out

so much, is all"

So Happy St Patricks Day

I just felt like throwing in another new born picture of Milo

The kids had a blast jumping on the tramp after dinner and I loved taking pictures

of their fun.

I know what your thinking there's no way this girl can HATE St Patricks Day and

turn her cute Little nose up at my green eggs, I mean this

was only her third green outfit of the day.

Yet another picture of Dallin making a face.
You might remember it from here

I love how Dal is blurred and Lu Lu is in focus

I love Lu's black tights. Skinny lil legs.

Mike with his mad jumping skills and bird house building skills!

I like the vintage look here

I so remember this rad move from my childhood.

So tired!!!! Maybe they'll go right to bed tonight? What I can wish.

Here's our St Patricks Dinner of Shepard's Pie

And to quot Mike's joke in his best British voice
What is Shepard's pie its not a Shepard and its not a pie what

is a Shepard pie anyways, bum bum chi (that was supposed to be drum sounds)

Anyways here is the recipe.

Boil enough water to cover your potatoes. You know what I think

everyone knows how to make mashed potatoes and if you don't

call and I'll tell you how because come on everyone love a good mashed potato

So star your potatoes. Then dice 2 or 3 cloves garlic and 1 sm onion,

chop a handful or 2 of baby carrots (sorry I don't have time to was measuring stuff

so I use my hands. Ok I'll tell the truth, I just don't want to clean it)

next chop 1 zucchini. Add all of these to a pan that has been heated with a teaspoon or 2

of olive oil or any other good oil. When the onions are clear add 1lb of hamburger

and 2 chopped up celery stalks, also add seasonings. I use the meatloaf seasoning packets. Brown hamburger.

Next add a can of tomato soup (the normal small size can)
Let simmer while you finish your mash potatoes.

In a 9-13 pan layer meat then potatoes on top, then finish off with a hole heck

of a lot of cheddar cheese.

Place in a preheated oven @ 350 for about 45 min give or take.

I like to serve with some kind of bread. I mean you have to slop it up with something right.

Thanks and enjoy.

Kem

2009-03-15T12:44:00.001-07:00

In the end, the number of prayers we say may contribute to our happiness, but the number of prayers we answer may be of even greater importance. Let us open our eyes and see the heavy hearts, notice the loneliness and despair; let us feel the silent prayers of others around us, and let us be an instrument in the hands of the Lord to answer those prayers.

Elder Uchtdorf.

A Beautiful and Bitter Cold Spring Morning

2009-03-14T13:03:00.000-07:00

Me and Milo Head on down to Ponds Park to feed the ducks

with our wards play group.

That's right I take the 2 mth old to the play group.

Come on its mostly for the mom's anyway.

It was a blast and did I mention cold!!!

No well it was. I decided that its spring and I'm going to dress like it.

Yea flip flops maybe not the best choice.

Milo would of loved the ducks if you know he wasn't 2 mths old.

All the kids loved feeding the ducks and themselves.

There was a chorus of mom's saying "sweetie don't eat the bread its old."

Milo was so good and didn't eat any bread!!!!

This is Ab who also didn't eat any bread

Cute Eli

Ezra is a funny lil man, he told me all about the ducks and the pond.

Alysia, look at those eye lashes. I'm so jealous

Molly also with great lashes.

Some how I didn't get a good shot of Dylan. Sorry Cindy.

Mikell with her boys

Wild man Zach

Sweet Eric.

A group shot of Ezra, Cindy holding Dylan (this was the only picture I got of Dylan)

Eli and Jackie.

Thanks Jackie for planing this little cold outing.

See ya later

Kem

Another First For Milo, Aida and a Recipe

2009-03-11T18:50:00.000-07:00

So Milo has had his very first cold at 2 mth :(.

Luckily its not that bad and not RSV

It totally breaks my heart to see him sick

Just look at this picture, how can that not break a mama's heart.

Jen and Craig Nybo have started doing one on one dates with their little ones.

And naturally I took their idea.

Lauren got to be first, not because she's daddy's little girl

but because Justin gets free tickets to the Viewmont High School play.

Who says marring a teacher has no perks.

So as You can guess Justin and Lauren went to see Aida last night

Lu loved it, she already had the sound track. Which meant she new all the songs already.

The highlights are they got sit next to Br Schroeder (who Lauren loves and he makes really good Animal sounds) and one of the leads in the play gave Lu a hug.

This kid kills me. She is such a hoot.

Here comes Addie with a mouth full of dental floss, who is telling me

that I am the funnest mom Lauren ever had.

The funnest part is that she then explained all the tricks on keeping dental floss

in your mouth while you walk or talk or play house.

Let me tell you it was way informentive.

I decided that I need to cook more.

As motivation to help me with this new lofty goal I decided I would post a

recipe with pictures (nothing motivates me like getting to take a few shots with my camera.)

I don't know how often I'll do it but I'm thinking I'll do a dinner

and a school lunch once a week.

I hate having to come up with ideas for school lunch so I'm hoping this will help.

This weeks Dinner is Stir fry.

Ok this is so simple and is perfect for a busy night. Like when Justin has scouts.

Start off by getting your Rice ready. Just follow the instructions on the bag.

Next cube 1lb of chicken (this can be really any kind of meat or skip this part and make it vegetarian) and saute until no longer pink.

Add a 1 lb bag of frozen stir fry veggies. can be fresh but frozen is a hole lot cheaper.

Add sauce of your choice. I really like the Very Very Teriyaki. It's all natural and for every TB spoon it is only around 35 calories, which I think is good for any sauce.

Then just serve over rice and enjoy.

This feeds my family. So that's 2 adults and 3 kids.

If you have any ???? leave a comment and I'll Answer as soon as I can.

A Few Things That are Super Lame

2009-03-09T18:24:00.000-07:00

Ok so first off I really hate daylight saving.

Maybe when good old Ben Franklin came up with his idea of taking a hour from the winter and

giving it to summer you actually need it,

but this seems like a tradition that should just go away.

Lets just give or take a half hour and call it good.

Besides it make my kids major grumps for a week.

May Ben Franklin can come on over and get there super tired bottom's out of bed.

Well this doesn't bug me at all and I had a good laugh

Poor Milo has a big sister and that big sister loves pink.

Sorry little man this is just the beginning.

But this is really really lame!!!!!

Please no more snow its March lets have some rain.

I am fine with rain.

Again really, why?

Was so nice yesterday

Ok no more complaining its time for FHE.

See ya all later

Kem

All of Justin's High Schools Dreams Have Come True

2009-03-08T17:57:00.000-07:00

So first off me and Justin ran off to Sugar City Idaho and left our

kids minus Milo with Grandma Thompson. I know what your

thinking what in the world brought you guys all the way up to

Sugar City. Well you'll have to wait just a moment to find out,

because I came home to a sick little Lu Lu. Poor Lauren was so

sick and I swear we left her healthy. All she did was lay around

while the other kids went to Artic Cricle for ice cream cones. She

is still sick and missed church today. She wants to be better so

bad because school is tomorrow. I know strange child, her

brothers and every other child would be milking this to no end, but not Lauren. I almost think

she wishes she could live with the beautiful worlds best teacher Mrs Burton. My Poor Sickly Lauren. In are house being sick doesn't even save you from mom's camera.

So now on to Sugar City and all of Justin's dreams. My husband has been trying for awhile to talk me into getting dirt bikes and needless to say he finally won the debate with you know you'll get new boots right. My girlish eyes saw black leather knee highs and I was sold and then I realized that there not new designer boots but motocross boots. Oh well a new boot is still a new boot. This picture is of me and Milo waiting for Justin to tie up his bike. By the way Milo was perfect even when we were stranded for 2 hrs when we ran out of gas. A big thanks to AAA for their rescue. What a fun adventure.....

This is where we were stranded. It is blurry because I was shaking. It was FREEZING.

Justin and his new love.

Me, I know I know don't mess with me I'm extreme!

Mike just as in love with the bikes as his Dad.

Dallin and ditto..

Our Mama and Papa Bikes......

Thanks for checking in.

Kem

Milo is 2 Mths, My Little Rag a Muffin, and Blue and Gold

2009-03-06T09:56:00.000-08:00

Say what. That's right little man Milo is now 2 Mths. Well Actually he was 2mths last week, but now I have pictures to prove it. I'll be posting more on my other blog shortly, I wanted to get these ones up quick for my mom to see just how big her newest grandchild is. So mom here he is, and I must also add he is so dang cute. As always he looks a little scared and nervous in these photos, but that's just Mi. The only time he doesn't have this look on his wee lil face is when he is smiling and talking to whoever is around. He is such a blast. He is so mellow and kinda just goes with the flow. I had a dentist apt yesterday and I thought no need to find someone to watch Lo Lo for me, He'll Just Sleep. Well naturally I was wrong and he decided to be up the entire time and I must add he was so awesome he just hung out on my lap and cued and smiled at the staff. oh and by the way just in case you care no new cavities, that's right I only had the four from 2007 that I some how blacked out of my memory, but at least no new ones. I was so worried that me being prego would of ruined my mouth because lets just say me and floss didn't have a friendly relationship for the first 9 mths or so. No matter we are friends once again and I am no worse for the wear.

So Lauren decided sense it was a whopping 50 deg outside she should naturally forgo a long sleeve shirt or a light jacket to the more warm and ever so modest tank top. She looked like such a little orphan child that I had to grab my camera and take a few snap shots of my little lady. I love her hair going in all directions. I know some people out there might think get a jacket on that child or comb her hair, but I just loved the spring like feel of the day and this is my life and my girl who thought she was just beautiful and she is, just ask her.

The boys had their blue and gold banquet (thank you Jen for telling me how to spell banquet).

It was fun. No really it was. I am now the prod mom of a Webelo (Jen wasn't sure I spelt this right and neither am I) and a wolf. Dallin is on track to achieving his arrow of light or something like that and Mike got a ton of silver arrow point and 2 gold arrow points. I really don't know what scouts is all about, I just send my boys out to the big world of scouts and pretend like I know what is going on and go home and ask Justin what in the world just happen. Did I mention I married an awesome man who knows a lot of boy stuff that I don't.

Thanks for stopping by

Kem

A Hot Mail Box, a Good Friend and 801

2009-03-03T10:13:00.000-08:00

Well my dad and mom are in bright sunny in full spring California, and while they get to work and enjoy the weather out there, their mail box decided it needed some love and fell over. Since we have the pleasure of taking care of their house while they help people with tax returns, I called my dad to ask him what he wanted us to do for the poor lonely mailbox, and he said go and buy some rebar and rope and just jimmy rig it for now and that he would fix it for real when he returned in May. Well me and Milo took his first trip to the hardware store and found the rebar and then walked to the rope isle and saw this hot pink and awesome green rope. I laughed to myself that it would be funny to beautify their mailbox with it, but my frugal side kicked in and said no find the best deal. Well as luck and carma would have it the awesome bright rope was the best price. So as you can see the mailbox is now up right and I can say that i fixed it in high heels. I would also like to thank Megan for her help of standing the mailbox up so that I could hammer in the rebar and also for her help in tying the string to the rebar. Thanks your the best. Also congrats on the new dishwasher, its been along time coming.

So who decided to make it so we have to dial 801 before each call. How lame is that and yes I am so lazy that I am bothered by the fact that there is now 3 more numbers to punch into my phone.

Cute Lauren with her fav headband

Mia right after dance class

Sammy, Megan is so prod of her lil man and his lip gloss skills

Milo loves being outside cant you just tell

Sammy and Milo "Lo Lo bebe hold it, Dem hold Lo Lo bebe"

Translated that is Sammy asking Kem if he can hold baby Milo.

Me fixing the mailbox. That's right in my heels.

Shower, Eagle, and a Potty Party

2009-02-28T15:30:00.000-08:00

I just returned from my cousin Kristy's bridal shower. Me and my sister Jennell head on down to SLC for it, and I had a blast hang out with Jennell. We don't get to get out just us very often, so it was nice. Kristy seemed like every new bride, totally in love. This was a belated shower Kristy and Dia were married on Feb 7th.

Yesterday I went to Farmington Bay Bird refuge to see the eagles with the boy scouts and my two scouts Dallin and Mike. I took some pictures but there in a raw format and I am still learning how to use raw so there are no pic that I can upload at the moment to show you. None the less I think the boys had fun and we are going to back as a family soon.

After the bird outing me and Justin had A Night With a Elder Cook. With Justin job (seminary teacher) every February they chose a general authority to address the teachers and give console. It was a such a great talk and a great night. With Elder Cook being a newer member of the 12 it was nice to get to know him. Then we went home and changed(who wants to stay in a dress all night) and went out to dinner. We had a gift certificate to Red Robin so that's where we headed off to. It was so nice to get out with Justin, who by the way is doing great thank you very much!!! With a new baby we aren't out as much as we usually are and Milo was great all night. Justin's mom watched the other three kids and had all of her grand kids over for Shelby's potty party. So congrats Shelby on being a big girl and using the potty. They made a cake that looked like a potty and it was fun had by all. I mean who doesn't want to eat a cake shaped like a toilet????

Thanks for checking in. Kem

2 mths Say What

2009-02-25T14:27:00.000-08:00

So Milo had his 2 mth check up. Wow where does time go???? So just in case anyone cares and because I do, he is now 10lbs and 23 3/4 inch long. I cant believe how much he has changed already, he smiles all the time and Love's to talk to who ever is around. In the pictures below he is talking up a storm to Lu Lu. He had three shots today (so sad) :(. He is in the 50% for his head and weight and in the 75% for his height, not that I'm counting on him to stay in this % because his brothers sure didn't, they slowly went down until at around 18 mths their in the 5-10% and then the little midgets start going back up and both are pretty ave now. I can not even tell how much fun he has been. His brothers and sister just can't get enough of little Low Low. The 6yr wait was well worth it and we wouldn't change a thing.
Dallin had a field trip today to the Davis conference center. I have no idea how it went because he ran in and ran back out to play civil war with Jake. I wonder who is the North and who is the South? Anyway go Yankies. Mike is back at school today after having the flu. I think he could have gone yesterday but he put on a good performance before school. And the Oscar goes to Mike, that kid can acted. If your ever around him ask him too act out the scene in Star Wars with the Emperor, Darth Vader and Luke(its a good laugh).
Lauren has moved on to her forth outfit today and that is saying a lot since she had kindergarten(outfit #1), then we left right to Dr Hom's (outfit #2) and in the hour since we have been home see has changed twice. All in all an average day for Lu Lu.

As a side note I have the best ped. If you are looking for one give Dr Hom a try. I can honestly say that I chose him because his name made me smile. Come on Dr King Hom would make anyone smile. I sure did luck out. I found him when we were going thru all the asthma issues with Dallin and he did what 3 other drs couldn't, he got Dal under control and my kids all love him. His bedside manner with them is awesome.

Update on Justin,

Today was a little bit better and we are very thankful because we have had a lot of people tell us that it took them more than a mth to feel better.

Thanks for checking in Kem

Yummie Denny's

2009-02-24T19:16:00.000-08:00

So today is national pancake day or other wise know as NPD and since it was NPD Ihop was giving away free pancakes and asking for donations to go to charity. I don't remember which one but if you really want to know click on the Go Green link(Cindy tells which one in her post). It is because of Cindy that I even know there is such a thing as NPD. So me and Megan where talking about our dinner woes and what to turn the hamburger into that was thawing in my kitchen, when three neighbors all drove by to tell us that Ihop had free pancakes today. Well naturally that seemed the answer to all are dinner strife. Then we thought of all the people who must be at Ihop and since today was kids eat free at Denny's and since her husband was off at work and mine was in bed(thank you very much vertigo), Denny's it was... Maybe we should of thought about taking 3 boy 2 girls 1 toddler and a 2mth old to Denny's but it never crossed our minds well at least not mine. All would have been fine if it hadn't been slower then slow and if are food didn't take almost 40 min to come out(that is a lot of hungry kids having to wait along time). All in all I would do it again the kids had a blast and the few words me and Megan actually got out before one of the Little ones need help or to be told to be quit was a lot of fun. So I guess I'm saying it was a good NPD and this from some one who doesn't even like pancakes to start with.

Here's a Justin update:
Justin was back at work today. Yea!!!! He came home after his last class of the day completely spent and with a fever... As of right now his fever is gone, but he still worse for the wear. If anyone has had this and has any idea how long this will last please leave a comment.

Thanks Kem

To south beach or not to south beach

2009-02-23T15:40:00.000-08:00

Meet my new Lens... I am so happy, so I had clothing money from Christmas that I was saving for my post prego belly, but I decided to buy this Lens instead. Its a 50 mm 1.8 and will be perfect for some up coming shots I have. I cant wait to play with it.

So on to other things, I have decided it is time to get back to my pre pergo form and I am trying to decide if I should south beach it or just start a work out routine and eat what I want well not everything I want(I'm not twenty anymore). I am pretty sure that I am I'll south beach it for the next 2 wks just to get the wait loss started, and go from there.

Justin is still off work today thanks to his lovely case of vertigo but thinks he'll be going back tomarrow.. So yippee

Until next time Kem

A Grandparents wish and Birthday bowling with the Inlaws

2009-02-20T13:37:00.000-08:00

So my dad called me up and very nicely informed me that however nice my slightly less plane like vanilla ice cream dinning room looked, that he and my mom log on to see their grandchildren. Since they are in sunny California and I am stuck in a foot of snow in Utah, I decided I would post pictures of my new bedroom mirror, but then I remembered that really where good parents and that my dad did just do are taxes that allowed for my slightly less plane like vanilla ice cream dinning room makeover.... So here you go Mom and Dad your Grand kids feet. JK scroll on down....

My husband family has four birthdays in February. My mother in law usually makes a great dinner and we hang out and talk fun for all.. This year she decided to spice things up with a trip to the bowling alley. We had a blast and I can say I won a game and also almost broke a 100... What can I say we are great bowlers, well at least we are on the Wii. Enjoy the pictures below.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

CHAD, BRANDON, AMY and SHELBY

This is me rocking out a strike

Dallin my oldest hiding from mom's camera

and if he's not hiding, he has to make a face...

I have a few pictures just like this, just change the back ground.

Grandma also has a fare few pictures of his dad just like this as well. Like father like son

Next comes Mike.. Mike had 3 or 4 strikes!!!

This him begging me to hand over my camera and let him take over.

Um I think his 3 or 4 strikes made him a little delusional

Third is Lauren. Who often refers to herself as boy trapped, poor thing.

She would jump up and down after each time she bowled (or I bowled)

and make a high pitched Yippee.. Being boy trapped has not made her less of a girl

She is good at being a girl she is the only one we need.

Baby Milo.

Just so you know his hair is not blond and is actually really dark..

I don't know why it photographed so light. I must of over exposed.

We start them early.

Grandpa and Grandma

One of the birthday girls Aunt Amy!

Justin's brother Chad, his wife Robin, their awesome boys Jake and Xander

Justin's other brother Brandon, his wife Christine and their super funny kids Elisha and Eli...

Justin sister Mindy, her husband Johnny and their three beautiful girls

Sam, Shelby and baby Kera.

Here's a update on Justin and his vertigo. His nausea has finally gone away, but the room still spins when ever he moves, so as of right now he is still on the couch... It has been a hard week, this has to be the sickest he has ever been well at least in the 12 yrs that I have know him(wow has it really been 12yrs) I cant account for the 23 years where we didn't yet know and love each other. Also I would like to thank everyone who has prayed for him and also Russ and Jake for there blessing. You are two awesome guys.

This was suppose to be my Saturday post but Milo decided that he need me more than I needed to post and how can you not give that little man what he wants? So since it is Sunday I decided that on Sundays I would post something up lifting and since I just decided this, I am going to make a small list of what I am thankful for.

First off I am so thankful to a loving Heavenly Father and for my Savior
My husband Justin
My four kiddios Dallin, Mike, Lauren and Milo
My parents and Justin's parents
All the rest of are families, to many to name by name right now
For the gift of Faith
And last but not least for my wonderful Friends, also to many to name right now(which is another thing to be thankful for)

With love Kem

P.S. if your wonder why there are no bowling pictures of Justin he was to sick to come.

Taxes Ikea and Vertigo

2009-02-19T14:55:00.000-08:00

Since I am new to the blog scene here's a recap of the past week or so. Frist off Taxes, OH YA are tax return came in which leads right into Ikea.

I decided to take some of that tax return to ikea with me and like a crazy woman I also brought my four little ones. Which I think I should add that I went on Pres day along with everyone else in Utah. My kiddios were perfect and got an A+ that day. So why did I brave Ikea with no husband in sight. Why you ask because I felt I needed to had some jest to my dinning room(which was nice but kinda plane like vanilla ice cream).

Below are some before and after pics tell me what you think. as a side note these are some of my first pictures that I took in all Manual and I would like to take a moment to thank Steph for all her help in getting me to this point.

I found the shelf at target and best of all it was 75% off...... I love the grey.

Also I am going to paint my table this spring so if you have any ideas of colors please fell free to let me know.

Before After

I decided that my home needed some plant life and since I am such a great Gardner, the always hard to grow cactus won out... I let my kids each pick out their own. So here are pictures of are family of cactus... From the left... Of course Lauren had to have a pink cactus, next comes Justin's than Milo's, Dallin's, Mine which said it was a cactus even if its not your typical one, and last is Mike's.....

This project worked in perfectly with the Nesters I did it in 10 minutes party she is having today.

Now on to the Vertigo

So Justin went snowboarding on Monday (which was why he wasn't at Ikea) and came home not doing so hot.. At first we thought it was his old age, but soon realized that it was getting worse. Tuesday he was in bed all day he felt dizzy and had nausea. I asked him a couple of times if he and hit his head and he kept saying no, so I asked are you sure you just don't remember hitting your head and he said no Kem... So on Wednesday we went to the DR and I was sure he had a brain tumor and was going to die and leave me with four kids all alone, so when the DR came out in the lobby to get me I thought the worse (why would he need me). Oh he would need me because they were giving him a shot which would cause him to sleep the rest of the night. Yea he had vertigo I know people still get it who knew.... Well today he is still on the couch, so here's wishing luck for Friday... I think I'm going to rent the movie Vertigo and make fun of my husband as he tries to walk down are hall....

Milo Joseph Thompson born Dec 30th

2009-02-18T18:05:00.000-08:00

Milo is around a month here. This what he looks like after his bath

He is two whopping weeks in the pictures below

Don't you just want to kiss those lips

We call this his cheerio mouth