I think he is cool....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USpeolBTKIo

I've Got Monkeys!

So this is what I walked into the room and saw. My first inside reaction was to tell them to stop. But then I saw they were not getting hurt (yet) and to get it on video. Kayla has never before this point been so brave to dive off the couch like that.

Jonah and Preschool

Jonah started preschool. He goes once a week on Tuesdays.

He was not happy with the idea of school - especially in the beginning. In my attempt to get him to go on his first day I bribed him. Yes that's right. I bribed my child. I told him if he goes to school I will buy him a new back pack and that we would get ice cream. So that is just what we did. He got a new Diego back pack and a trip to Dairy Queen. Woohoo!
He loves his back pack. On the front there is a lunch box that comes off. Many days now he tells me he is going to pack his lunch. It's funny- he comes over all excited and there are like 6 sticks of string cheese for lunch. There's a well balanced meal for ya!

Miraim Tagged ME!

Well, I am supposed to write 5 things that people don't know about me. Not sure I will put anything people don't already know. But I will try.

1. I love the smell of coffee. When I am at the grocery store I turn down the coffee isle just to get a good inhale! I also love the sweet smell of a pipe or cigar. I know I am weird.

2. I hate blood. I don't enjoy watching war movies that are supposed to be wonderful because of the underlying message of courage and history. I completely understand the idea behind them and those that argue that they are about understanding the reality or war. All that sticks in my mind is the blood and gore. I could never work in the medical field I am sure- but I admire those that do.

3. I love motorcycles and big trucks. When I was in college I had friends with both. A great weekend to me included hoping on the back of a motorcycle or off roading in the sand dunes. I don't want to drive- just be passenger. Now that I have kids it is hard for me to not realize how dangerous those things are. In fact, a little while back Jonathan wanted to get a motorcycle and I told him it was never going to happen because I needed him to be around for us. But I still really love the thrill of the ride!

4. Cheerleaders bug me. (I hope I am not offending anyone) My opinion- Its all good to want to be a cheerleader when you are like 10 or 15 but beyond that cheerleaders are basically eye candy for the men viewers. But in all honesty I did have a number of girls on the cheerleader team in high school that hated me and I never knew why. That fact alone made the sport seem judgemental and superficial. So that might of helped to form my opinion...ha!

5. Jonathan proposed to me with an Easter egg hunt. He would tell me I was hot or cold. The last egg I was never hot until I got closer to him. When I finally figured that out he pulled an egg out of his pocket and opened it up. The ring was inside and he got on his knee and proposed. Too cute!

Family Swim Day!

We had so much fun! Well, all except the part where Jonathan kept squirting me with a squirt gun. But he apologized so he is half forgiven. HA!

First Time Wearing Shoes

I know it is a little crazy that Kayla is 1 and I am just now putting shoes on her. Anyways- she loves them!

(Sorry this is sideways- don't know how to flip a video)

Or not.

Trying to Make a Buck

So this is my new "thing". Anyone who has known me long enough knows I seem to have little "side kick" jobs off and on. They seem to change overtime because my life seems to change overtime. My newest quest is to finish my associate degree from BYU Idaho. Once I do that I will think about a bachelor degree. But one thing at a time. OK so I need to get to the point you are thinking. I am now a Mary Kay Consultant!

Grace Dobson

I took these pictures from my sister's blog. I just have to post my new niece's pictures. I was so lucky to be able to be home (In Indiana) when she was born.

I must express that I think my sister is beautiful. This picture melts my heart!

Grace on her blessing day (I was not there).

OK so now everyone knows I am a proud aunt!

Jonah's Current Obsession

Dora and DiegoIt has happened numerous times now where Jonah introduces himself (sometimes to complete strangers) as being Diego. At church, at the grocery store, when people come to our door. He says, "I'm Diego. I'm an animal rescuer."

I then follow with, "But his real name is Jonah".

Madera Canyon

It is Monsoon Season right now. It seems to rain almost everyday. It is pretty green right now.

Silly Kayla

I took a long break from the blog and now I am playing catch up.

My dad says "Kayla has lots of personality". Its true. She is lots of fun.

This was so funny. I turned the shower on and left for maybe 20-30 seconds. Just long enough to walk down the hall and get a towel. This is what I came back to. Guess Kayla wanted to take a shower! By the time I ran and got the camera she was really wet.



We went and visited our friends up in Phoenix. We had so much fun with them! This is Mark. My kids love him! Love the hair Kayla! (Compliments of Mark)

Mark and Cami introduced me to IKEA. I love IKEA! Mark put Kayla in with the merchandise.

Jonah the Photographer

Jonah got his hands on the camera. Here is what he decided to take pictures of.

Kayla is One Year Old!

I have no idea where the time went. I think I just had Kayla a couple months ago but the calendar is telling me otherwise. We did a family party for Kayla. I made a cake for her and let her go crazy. Happy Birthday Kayla!

Just a Couple Pictures

Jonathan and Jonah bought a Lego airplane and had a fun time putting it together! When they were all done Jonah kept trying to take it apart. I could tell Jonathan didn't like that too much. Jonah loved it!

I love having a girl! Kayla only has one doll but she is definitely drawn to it. I have caught her carrying it around and hugging it. So cute!

Fourth of July

The fourth was a fun day! We went to our community celebration during the day. We went with a friend and her kids. They had face painting, a bounce house, a train ride, and a live band.


Jonah got a red spider painted on his hand.

They rode the train 2 times.

The only downfalls is that it was really hot and Jonathan couldn't go because he worked the night before. But we had lots of fun regardless!

That night we made hamburgers and watched movies. Overall it was a great day!

Never My Friend

There are some things about Arizona I will never get used to.

This for example:

It is called a Sun Spider. Not venomous but I am told is aggressive and hurts if you get bit because it has a big mouth. We have found 3 in our house now. 1 in the kitchen and 2 in the garage.

When we first moved to Arizona we had one at our apartment that was huge! We had only been in Arizona for like 2 days and I freaked! We took pictures.

If anyone named Nathan Call reads this he might think me to be silly because he grew up in the area. But I cannot help it. I am creaped out!

Friend For a Day

We went to a friend's house for dinner. When we came home this was waiting by the garage. It is hard to tell in the picture but the toad is big.

What did we do with him? The obvious thing- we put him in the dog cage and kept him for the night. We made the dogs sleep outside.

We showed Jonah in the morning. He called the toad his FRIEND.

The Sun

I have to write this before I forget. In Indiana, driving back from my grandparents. Miriam was driving. I was passenger. Victoria smashed in the back with the babies. We were on the interstate when Jonah started to complain about the sun. He hates the sun in his eyes.
Jonah's line:

"Mom, the sun won't stop chasing me!"

Trip to Indiana- Part 2

STOP! Read Part 1 first.


More pictures. This trip was 2 1/2 weeks long so lots of pictures.

We spent a fun day at Grandma and Grandpa Weber's. We had TONS of fun. We went to the park.

Grandpa was super cute with Jonah. They started outside and ended in the basement watching TV together. Jonah informed me he was with his GREAT grandpa.
I fell asleep on their bed. I don't know what my arm is doing....

We went to Heidi's house for Mason's birthday. We started at the park.
We ended at Heidi's house with tons of yummy food:)

So keep in mind this is my way of also doing a journal. I apologize for SO many pictures.

Trip to Indiana- Part 1

Mostly we just hung out going from one house to the other. The highlight of the trip for me was my sister Anna having her baby. Sad part is that I did not get pictures of the baby because my camera was full by that point. I am depending on Miriam to send me pictures (hint, hint...). Here are pictures from our trip.

Grandma bought them matching shirts.


The boys swam almost everyday. Usually in their underwear.

Ryan and Sarah spent lots of time with us even though they are both very busy people. We really appreciated them taking the time. We went to their apartment (cute!), went bowling with them, and dinner a couple times.

They brought their dog (or shall we say horse- he is big). He ate the kids food a couple times but that just made us laugh.

Anna was SO pregnant. I think she was like 6 days overdue before her water broke. We all cheered(literally) when that happened.

Grandpa taught Isaac how to light a match. He will never live that one down!My sisters and I hung out a lot. My mom was usually there but somehow managed to dodge the camera. As you can tell we had lots of fun!

We got together with the Carlson's a couple of times. I have awesome laws.

OK funny (or not so funny) story. Every year the Carlson's do scrapbook pages of each family for Christmas. I am a little behind! I brought them to give to the Carlson's. Well to make this short we will just say I had them printed with the word MUSEUM spelled wrong. In my world is is MUSEAM. Man I suck at spelling!