Carter starts school!

So school started and I feel as though my life has gone into overdrive. I was looking forward to a few hours a day of peace to get things done and it seems I have just become ever busier! To plan my day around pick up and drop off and making sure Myah gets a few Zzzz's I am pretty busy getting everything I need to done! Blogging has taken a back seat..... I will try and do better, but in the mean time I have got to get my life more organized! I can hardly believe this month is almost over! Where does the time go! Anyway here are a few pictures of Carter on his first day of school!

Nothing like a good morning bike ride to settle your nerves! Carter loves his bike!

"Ok Carter...say cheese!"

"Ok, this time don't squint so much and smile a real smile!"

"Good enough!"

This is right before he walked in. He told me he was going to be so brave! When we went inside he got a little nervous and needed me to stay for a few minutes. Finally I said "Give me a hug...I have to go!" He looked up at me and hugged me tight and gave me a kiss and became a very brave little boy! I seriously can hardly believe he is already so big. Time goes by way to fast! I wish I could just bottle them up and keep them little forever! However that being said, Carter is a cute little stink, but boy is he going through the terrible 3's. Yes 3's not 2's. He was actually a pretty easy going 2 year old. 3 has brought an entirely new twist on things! It's a good thing I love him so much or I just might have to send him away to toddler boot camp! Oh the joys of motherhood! No one ever told me how tough it would be, but at the same time no one described how much I would love it anyway!

The Five

I've been Tagged by Jessica,

(I've been tagged a few times in the past and was bad and never did them, so I decided I would do it this time.)

10 years ago

1. I just said my sad good-byes to Darin while he ventured off on his mission----who knew I would still be just as crazy about him when he got home!

2. I was living on the beaches of Hawaii going to school at BYU-H. My life was school, going to the beach and going to the beach some more (miraculously I found time to study!)

3. I loved working out at 5:00 p.m.----oh if only I had the time for that still!

4. I learned to drive a stick in my trusty Mazda hatchback that Jamie and I bought together for $400. North Shore cruisers were the best. On rainy days water sprayed in the car threw the rust holes!

5. Loved hanging out with my ninja house girls----I think none of you have a blog so you won't get to share in the memory---those were definitely the days!

5 things on my to-do list today

1. Laundry (I swear it is never ending!)

2. Dishes (Anybody out there get a pile in the sink because your dishwasher is clean, then once you get it emptied have enough dishes ready to be put in for another load...it is a vicious cycle at my house!)

3. Think of something to make for dinner

4. Take my boys outside to ride bikes---it's kind of yucky out today!

5. Be more patient----that is an ongoing chore!

5 snacks I enjoy

1. Chips and Salsa

2. Chocolate...any kind usually will do.

3. Strawberries dipped in #2

4. a good smoothie, Caribbean Passion from Jamba is my favorite

5. Vegetables and dip

5 things I would do if I were a millionaire

1. Have a second home in Switzerland (it is heaven there) with a private jet that could take me any time. ( so that is my selfish dream)

2. Make sure my family would be taken care of (ie. school, missions, retirement etc.)

3. Redecorate my house

4. Get a new wardrobe

5. Share with those around me in need.

5 places I have lived

1. Cove

2. Smithfield

3. Laie, HI

4. Jerusalem

5. North Salt Lake

(6. Where I live now......well if I told you I might have to kill you! I can't let you strangers out there know everything about me!)

5 Jobs I have had

1. Logan Golf and Coutry club.

2. Fun Park

3. The Silver Shoppe

4. North Cache 8-9 center FACS teacher

5. The hardest most challenging of all....MOM (the pay stinks, but the rewards are priceless)

I tag: Val, Tina, Melissa I, Lindsay J., Heidi

Rules: Each player answers the question themselves. At the end of the post, the player then tags others and posts their names, then goes to their blog and leaves them a comment letting them know that they've been tagged and asking them to read your blog. Let the person that tagged you know when you've answered the questions on your blog.

Labor day weekend

We had a little get together with Darin's side of the family over Labor Day weekend. My sister-in-law Rachelle's parents have a nice big house with a pool out back that she invited us to come use. It was great. There was even a little mini playground for the kids to play on. We had a fun time and as always the boys loved playing with their cousins! Myah was a trooper as well and napped well for me. I got the camera out while she was sleeping so I didn't get any pictures of her. Thanks to everyone for the great food and good company. Here are just a few pictures of everyone. I need to be better at getting pictures of everyone at these get-together's, but I usually just get some of the kids.

Miss KassidiePoor uncle Dan, Darin's brother broke his leg a couple of weeks ago playing softball. He had to have pins put in his leg. He had to sit there all day with his leg elevated. I felt bad for him. But at least he could hold Saylor while she was sleeping! I feel just about as bad for his wife, know she has two kids AND a husband to care for. We hope you feel better soon Dan!
This is simply amazing. Camden was daring enough to jump off the diving board. He is slowly coming out of his water phobia. Darin however had to catch him quickly enough that his head didn't go under the water.

These little boys have so much fun together. It is crazy that they were all born withing 3 months of each other, and that isn't counting their little cousin Kylie....there had to be one girl to keep these boys in line! (Konnor, Camden and Dallin)

5 months and growing!

This month Myah can be found smiling, giggling, rolling from front to back, talking gibberish, trying out cereal (ok so only once, isn't feeding solids such a pain!), playing with toys and just being the cutest little stink that her family has ever seen!

My boy is growing up!

Fall Soccer:

Soccer started last week. Camden was really excited. He didn't have any friends on his team this time which he was a little bummed about, but he was excited anyway. It is fun to watch him play! He is getting too big!
KiNdErGaRtEn

I can't believe I have a school aged child! Where have the years gone! Camden started school last week. He was sooooo ready. They had kindergarten assessment so he started a week after everyone else. And even once he started he went one day and then not the next and then a short day the next and then a 3 day weekend so it will really officially begin tomorrow. He likes it though. I took him on the first day.....he was pretty mad at me for not letting him ride the bus. Seriously he could be a little traumatized that he is leaving me to go into the big bad world, but no....just excited!

He is such a goof!

Walking in the school for the first time. He was pretty excited about the rolling back pack. Don't you love the way Carter is just leading the way thinking he is so big!

Yeah he survived! I am pretty sure that he liked it, but all he really said when I asked him how his day went was "Good". When I asked what he learned he said "I don't really remember". He is such a boy and takes after his dad in the detail department!

On Friday I let him ride the bus. He was so excited he could hardly stand it. I think we were outside ready to go 20 min. early. I was a little nervous about sending him and was going to go to the school to make sure he got there ok, but a neighbor offered so I just hugged him and kissed him good-bye and watched my little 5 year old grow up!

Camden you are such a great kid. Full of spunk, big brother bossiness, love and laughter. I am so proud of you! (I sure love this little kid!)