Disney World...

 Trying to entertain Crew on the plane.  We left SLC and an hour and a half into the flight the pilot said we and to turn around because of a landing gear light.  Turned around and had to re-book us.  Needless to say we left our house at 8am and got into Tampa at 11pm.  We actually spent 3 days on the BEACH in St. Pete (great place) and then drove to Orlando for Disney...

 kisses

WARNING - the weather was PERFECT for theme parks and NO ONE (according to Disney) was there! (minus some Jewish people on break from NY and Brazilians)

It's a Small World - I think it might be the best!

John loved taking the boys on the tea cups

So, I have heard horror stories about husbands and fighting at Disney...I can SEE it and HEAR it.  However, I think John and were just OUTNUMBERED...so, we didn't fight or disagree plus it wasn't hot nor were the lines bad...no wait times for pretty much anything.  However, I see how it happens...John and I were in survival mode.  Honestly, how do you fight when you have 3 small kids and so much competition?  We were on our toes ALL day! Whew - no Amber Alerts today!

and then there is Crew Crew

'Are we still here?'

I have a thesis to write

NASCAR

Laugh on the Floor

Awesome restaurant - TRex

Laughing because the dinosaur behind John came ALIVE and started EATING him

So, I am putting this at the bottom so no one reads it but I NEED to remember...my kids do NOT like theme parks.  I didn't know if I should beat them (laugh) or charge them for the ticket price (which are HEFTY to say the least $500.55 for 2 days which was for 2 adults and 1 child).  Anyway, they wanted to go to the pool or the beach.  Secretly, I am VERY happy - I don't love rides or theme parks or lines etc but I really thought they were going to LOVE it.  So, if you are hesitant - buy a couple tickets for a REAL safari in AFRICA - seriously, I could plan an entire vacation for 7 days on Safari or a remote island that would be less costly and more time efficient.  I am not kidding when I tell you that I could arrange an entire vacation with a private chef, house, on an island, white sand beaches, even some mickey ears, activities out the wazoo and REAL LIVE animals for LESS than a Disney vacation...I can! 

Here we come...

Carson said he is NOT going because Florida has Alligators

Tori Jo and Bauer

Looks like a painting

NO Superbowl for the Patriots...

and now my child needs therapy!

Nest

 I made this for Crew's room - I actually wanted to hang it above his crib but John said 'No.'  He thought it could potentially fall down on him which is odd since he was hanging it.  If you look closely each little center ball is a handprint.  Carson, Cam and Crew really loved doing that project (bright red and or black paint).  I found some cute danglers that say 'wish' and 'believe.'  Not sure Crew can even see it from where his crib is in the room but hey he is SAFE!

Seriously? What is happening...

 Crew wants to be a plumber

 Tori is going to potty train my puppy

 Cam refuses to potty train - I have bribed him with EVERYTHING.  

Tori is going to potty train my son!

 John has a plumber's crack - hahaha just kidding 

(I made him do an airbrush spray tan and he has on Hapari bottoms).  Afton ran after him and just barely snapped this photo.

Crew is LITERALLY sitting in Molson's water bowl (yes...it was full of water).  

All of my kids LOVE the water bowl - why? 

LIVE TO DANCE...Witney is dancing tonight at 7:00pm VOTE VOTE VOTE

My niece, Witney, is dancing tonight and she needs VOTES.  She will be preforming with a group called the VIBE.  Go Witters!!!

Photo Booth...

Dancer of the Stars

"Life is the sum of all your choices." - Albert Camus

Happy New Year 2011

Another year...so many changes.

I set one really huge personal goal for myself and I DID IT - I achieved it this year - it felt REALLY REALLY good!  I found 'my word' which is 'intention'...more precisely 'living with intention.'  I fell in love with another little boy - I love so many boys I am starting to produce testosterone.  

I am plum full of love - I am so happy I have so much to give and so many people in my life to give to.

This year...I will continue my journey from last year and build upon it.  I will live with intention.  I will try harder to enjoy the moments that seem insignificant at the time.  

I will sit down with my Carson tomorrow and have him write out a goal for this year and create a vision board (I'll post a picture of it later).

I will potty train Cam and toss out Cam and Crew's binky's (shoot - did I really just commit to that?)

I will be a better tennis player.

I will find a passion for myself unrelated to my husband and kids.
On that note...good night 2010!

Santa, puppies, jumpy houses, family, kids, oh my...we LOVE Christmas

 Molson got a NEW puppy friend (hopefully to help with his separation anxiety) - so far I think Bauer drives Molson crazy

 Little Bauer Sox - he is so cute and only 7 weeks

 Snowman making

 Christmas morning - look at all those presents

 Look at Crew - almost walking.  As I am blogging this Crew decided to walk yesterday December 29th, 2010.  He literally just decided he was going to walk and he hasn't stopped.

 Boys

 self timer and it sort of didn't work

 Scott, Lisa and Sienna came for the holidays

Cam, Carson, Sienna and Crew

2010 Pay it Forward Cousin's Party

White Elephant Gift exchange - McCall opened a Power Lift Bra - it was funny.

Tyler's gifts kept getting stolen so he opened quite a few

these slippers were made by one of my Aunts (we think Camille) - they are maxi pads with BLING

Cory and Tyler trying to figure out this little guy that is sitting on a toilet but actually doubles as a tape dispenser and pen holder

Seth flipping off our cousins that skipped out on the party - hahahaha

Lacey and Tyson - they are so cute

McCall, Shannon and Susanne

Tyler was pretending to be a photographer so these are some random pictures

Shannon, Jenny and I hosted the Cousin's party this year...we had a great night with yummy food, funny gifts, hilarious game and just lots of laughter.  The week prior to the party the cousins randomly and secretly 'elfed' each other...in the spirit of performing a random act of kindness.

Molson Buggies...

Our little Molson Buggies had surgery yesterday and is recovering...He ate a plastic ball which lodged in his intestine AGAIN.  Hopefully, it will not get infected!  I had put him in the garage until we took him to the vet and when I came home from the gym Carson had put his gingerbread man that he had made at school (which had a cut-out of Carson's head) next to him, 'so that Molson wouldn't forget what he looked like.'  Carson is SO worried about Molson getting better and making sure he doesn't die.  It is amazing to see out how much he cares for him...I love that he is learning compassion and respect for other living things.  There are so many things (including a dead animal every once in a while) that Molson brings to our lives every day. 
We love you Molson...now get your stinky butt home.

Crew is 1...how did that happen?

 I made him a Birthday hat - he hated it!

 His present...a ride on truck!

 I made him a cake...he hated it even more than the hat!

Birthday Cake - so cute but Crew was scared of him

Crew Crew Crew....I LOVE you!  You are the sweetest, most lovable cuddle bug.  I could hold you all day long.  You will lay your head on my shoulder and just stay that way for long periods of time.  You give sloppy kisses.  You LOVE your brothers.  You are SWEET.  You are KIND.  You are getting just a little bit spoiled...and I love it!  You are ALMOST ready to walk.  You have taken a few steps.  You make me want more babies but you will always be my baby.  You are smart.  You are just a little bit devious and a lot CUTE.  If daddy would let me - you would sleep right next to me ALL night long.  You make me stay in bed just a little longer than I should because you will cuddle right up to me when daddy brings you in.  You have a little piece of my heart twisted around your pinky finger and I am afraid it will ALWAYS be that way.  I Love You Chicken Butt!

Grandma & Grandpa Hansen

 We went and said Hi for Thanksgiving Day and those two were in full force...they are in their 80's still making turkeys and putting on a family feast - they are CRAZY!

 We got Brogan this year for Thanksgiving and he is hoping Grandpa flings a chicken bone his way

 Cheer made these darling favors for everyone