Watkins Family

Update!!!

2011-04-21T15:08:00.000-07:00

I can't believe it has been over a year since I updated our blog, but I guess you could say that we have been busy. There is definitely a lot to catchup on, we moved last June to Utah so we Joe could finish school since it is much cheaper than in AZ, and he has been working his tail off and going to school at night. Stratton is 7 now and Peyton turned 1 in February I can't believe how fast the time has gone, I am at student and a stay at home mom and I finally will graduate this August and I am excited, but there is still more school ahead for me as I only do a little at a time. Stratton has been doing great in school and loves his teacher this year and has really done well in his reading. Peyton is very busy and all the time, he gets into everything at least 5 times a day but he is the sweetest little boy and is so mellow. Here are a few pics to bring you up to date:

More pics and a really long story

2010-03-16T18:47:00.000-07:00

I need to put this on here so if I ever get around to printing a book I will have all this stuff written down. Well the story of Peyton's birth begins Thursday February 25th at 7:30am is when I was scheduled to be induced. I really contemplated even getting induced because I felt so guilty trying to make a baby come to this cold cruel world(I know dramatic) if he really wasn't ready,but being the impatient person that am I decided to do it anyways. Dr. Tindall first broke my water and decided to have me get up and walk to see if I would make any progress and I didn't. He then decided to start me on pitocin to get things moving and while waiting they sent someone up to give me an epidural. I really wanted to try to go natural, I don't know what I was thinking that is just insane, I just couldn't stand the pain. My first epidural hurt so bad when they gave it to me I started to cry it almost felt like the needle was hitting a nerve, I felt it from my neck to my toes. He insisted it was normal, but 20 min went by and the pain just got worse and they kept asking me if I was sure it wasn't just pressure I was feeling, I kept thinking of course you would say that you aren't in labor!! They sent another guy up to check my epidural and when he lifted my shirt he asked Joe, "umm has she always had this baseball size lump on her tail bone"? Joe of course if like" umm, no". So of course they gave me another epidural since the last one was leaking to my tail bone, I know very weird. So long story short, I finally felt relief after the second one and then they waited it out until 7:38pm Peyton was born. I was shocked how fast I was able to push him out, in only 3 or 4 tries and no tearing, unlike my experience giving birth to Stratton pushing for an hour and a half and an episiotomy. This was a wonderful experience for me and not what I was expecting. It has been a blessing for our whole family and I am so grateful he came our life!

Peyton already 8lbs 6 oz. at 2 weeks

Stratton holding Peyton

Peyton in his cute jammies

7lbs 9oz. at birth

Peyton Thomas Watkins

2010-03-02T10:37:00.000-08:00

He's here! Peyton Thomas Watkins was born on Thursday February 25, 2010 at 7:38pm, it was such a beautiful experience and I post the story of his birth later, and yes we did change his middle name because he was born on a very special day, my grandpa's birthday so he was named after him <3

BABY SHOWER

2010-02-10T23:35:00.000-08:00

Recently my friends threw me a baby shower, because they are so sweet and thoughtful and knew for me its like having a baby for the first time. It has been 7 years since I had a baby I was almost starting new and I really appreciate all the work,time,and thoughtfulness they put into it I can never let them know how much it means to me to have such good friends. Thank you guys again you are seriously the best!
Super Cute Diaper cake Chaundra made!

alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436887683139210674" />

And all the girls that made it possible!:)

Quick Update

2010-02-04T19:49:00.000-08:00

I went to the doctor yesterday, and found out that I am a lot closer than I thought, or not. I guess it just depends on this little boy and when he decides he is brave enough to enter this crazy family, we are excited for his. I am dialated to a 2 and 75% effaced, so he said it really could be any day or week it just depends. Now I am in full nesting mode, I just feel like I can't clean or organize enough, I drive myself nuts! I will keep everyone updated;)

Finally a Pregnancy Pic

2010-01-16T14:11:00.000-08:00

SO I finally have a pregnancy pic it's 2 weeks old, but it will have to do. I am almost 32 weeks and almost done I can barely believe it! We are excited though for all that is to come.

Some more randomness from a 6 year old!

2009-12-15T22:19:00.000-08:00

I had to put this on here, just another one of Stratton's funny comments and thougts. So tonight I went to the college to finish a research paper that was due this week, and I was there for a few hours typing my paper and decided to call Stratton and Joe and tell them goodnight before they went to sleep. This was mine and Stratton's conversation"

Mom: Hey Stratton how are you doing, are being good for dad?

Stratton: Yes, but dad won't let me do anything just lay down and go to sleep.

Mom: Oh, I am sorry.

Stratton: Yah, he just makes me rub his feet and get him everything. He thinks he is pregnant or something!

I of course start laughing and then I start thinking poor kid, I probably do the same to him!

More random pics and some fun stuff too!

2009-12-15T21:40:00.000-08:00

Well I still haven't come around to putting up those pregnancy pics, I always say I will when I look really cute and done up! Who am I kidding pregnancy is not cute or at least feeling fat isn't but I will get one up sooner or later. I can't believe I only have 2 and half months left. And just to confirm, it is a boy and we finally agreed on a name, Peyton Grant. Stratton is so excited he can hardly stand it, he always asks me before bed to come lay by him so he can lay by the baby, it is so sweet. Stratton is doing good in school and has been seizure free for almost 6 months which is so awesome(knock on wood).Stratton is doing good he is so excited about Christmas, he gave me a letter a few weeks back to send to Santa, it was so funny I couldn't stop laughing this kid thinks of the funniest things here is how it went:

Dear Santa,

I am an elf and I belong at the North Pole, Please come and get me!
Love,
Stratton

He was 100% serious about being an elf and still asks everyday to take him to the North Pole. And of course to feed his imagination I bought him an elf hat that has ears on it, and I am making him a elf costume to his request with elf shoes, I will post pics when I finish. He already insists on wearing his elf hat to school everyday and I dont have the heart to say it looks silly and not to wear it. THat kid has the craziest imagination, I love it! Here are some more pics I promised from California that I took, not bad for my first time.

Stratton seal watching a Marrow Bay, and other one is him at Pismo Beach

My Niece Alena on Pismo Beach

Joe on Pismo Beach

Finally an update with Pictures!

2009-11-18T08:05:00.000-08:00

Sorry it has been so long since I have updated this thing, I have been super busy . Its kind of late but way back in August our little family went on a little vacation to Pismo Beach, San Luis Obisbo, Morrow Bay, Hearst Mansion, and back home in 3 days. It was so much fun to be by the ocean, it is so relaxing and it was perfect weather only 70 degrees compared to 90 back home in the middle of August. Our hotel was right on the beach so I got to enjoy morning walks on the beach with Joe, I know so romantic right and it was:). I have some pics but I am still waiting on the others I took with my dad's camera which was a super camera so I used him most of the trip. But here are some to get you by.

Aside from all of that fun and much needed vacation, I told you way back when I was 17 weeks(same when I found out with Stratton), they me told I was having a girl. Well I had another ultrasound at 20 weeks and found out we are having a boy! So I am going to have another ultrasound next week to make sure. So when I do I will post when I find out along with pregnancy pics per Kathy's request.

Update! (It's a good one)

2009-09-30T10:49:00.000-07:00

Everyone has been asking me for an update so here it is! Yes, we moved back to Eagar and I am actually very happy about it. Joe's company ran out of work just like that and there was none around, so the short lived moved came to an end, and he is now doing plumbing in Eagar for himself and is really busy. I still know we were meant move there, and someday I will know why, and I also know we were meant to move back.

On to more exciting news, I am now 18 weeks pregnant and I am really excited about the new baby. Now I must confess I completely and totally cheated, I could not wait another minute, everyone who knows me knows I have absolutly no patience! Christmas for me is never a surprise I always cheat! I went to the hospital because at 18 weeks I am still throwing up a lot, and asked for an ultrasound to make sure everything was ok (well sort of). So I know I am a cheat and a liar(not about the throwing up part),so send me to jail,jk. So with all that drama I am now telling you I am having a............GIRL! Yay, exciting I will have one of each, Stratton is not too excited but I hope he can get used to the idea. We are moving into some duplex's in our ward tomorrow and I am so excited. So that's pretty much my life in a nutshell, thanks for listening. And if anyone has any cute girl names send them my way!

Back to Scool

2009-08-15T11:24:00.001-07:00

So, Stratton started school on Wednesday and I know most rejoice this occasion, but I get really sad. Stratton on the other hand is such a big boy he loves school and has never cried when I drop him off, in fact he is already embarrased to kiss me goodbye, but I give him a big hug and kiss anyway!I love him being at home with me, we get to do so many fun things, art, crafts, swimming, hanging out, he is my little buddy. I am glad though that he gets to be in pre-1st it will be so good for him. He has a great teacher, good friends and I love his school. I am just a big baby, I guess I will have time to get ready for our new baby and for that I am excited. I would post pics of his first day except my camera is broken, I am sad I am glued to that thing so hopefully I will get a new one soon. He looked very handsome though!

Morning Sickness!!!

2009-07-25T14:02:00.000-07:00

More like 24hr. sickness, don't get me wrong I am so grateful we are pregnant but even after 5+ years I still remember how much I hated morning sickness( I mean who likes it). With Stratton it was never this bad, the sickness only lasted a week maybe two and then *poof*, it was gone. I wake up sick, lay sick on the couch all day, anything I smell makes me sick no matter what it is! Then I may get a 30 min break where I start to think that I am feeling better and then BOOM, its here again. I wish it would just go away, I have tried everything!!! Ginger Ale, Crackers,toast, Nux Vomica(homeopathic), Vitamin B6, Sprite, and an herbal tincture my mom sent, and nothing relieves it long enough, if anyone has any advice of some kind of relief send it my way I would greatly appreciate it. :)

ONE CLUE!

2009-07-23T17:21:00.000-07:00

TO BE DELIVERED 3.10.10

I have been waiting a few weeks to announce the pregnancy, but after 2 doctors appts. and 2 ultrasounds everything is looking good so far. We heard the heartbeat today for the first time, Stratton thought it was so cool, he asked the doctor" Is that my babies heartbeat"? He thinks it's HIS baby brother, we don't really know if it's a boy but he seems to be sure it is. I have had morning sickness every single day! I hate it so much, and accompanied by a headache, blah. I actually lost a 4 pounds, but nothing sounds good to eat everything makes me sick! Hopefully this will pass soon. But I am grateful for the pregnancy anyways, at least our family is finally growing, with the good and the bad!

Ode' to Joe

2009-07-17T00:03:00.001-07:00

So here in Prescott although it has been hard adjusting to a new place, new people, more shopping(yeah right), there has also been a lot of blessing's that have come with it. Joe and I couldn't figure out why we weren't moving forward in Eagar with a job, home, baby,etc... We finally figured out after months of praying that Eagar was not the place we were suppose to be, and even now I am still sad about leaving family, and all the caring people we became close to. We had so many blessings for the time in Eagar, we made close friends, went through the temple, healed wounds, and grew closer to our Heavenly Father. Something I should have learned after moving a sum odd 29 times, that after you have grown all you can in a place he has different plans and then closes that door, and they have never been what I wanted at the time but always the best choice in the end for me. I must say after all that moving you think I would get use to it, but NO, I hate change! I kicked and screamed each time we moved and this was no exception(to be honest).

I am starting to realize all the blessings we have been given by listening to our Heavenly Father. We were so lucky to find such a beautiful home, in a beautiful and peacful area, and not to mention cheap price. We are closer to the valley for Stratton's doctor appointments, and most important we aren't hitting the block wall. Meaning we are progressing again and showing all the hard work that comes with it. I always want to be learning and growing, I want to keep moving up, and never go back I have done that before and it's a hard lesson. Joe and I have been through so much together from the beginning but I knew in my heart he was the one for me and Heavenly Father would bless us if we followed his plans for us, so with that I picked all the pieces up and hoped for the best.

With all that rambling, I wanted to say how proud I am of Joe and all of his hard work. HE truly has been to hell and back(pardon the potty mouth), I don't know how I would go through the trials he has had to endure he is so stinkin' strong he has grown so much and he has the most incredible ability to forgive. I on the other hand do not know how, I look up to Joe so much to teach me though. He recently has been called as our wards Executive Secretary, and I am so proud of him for the strength he has and how much he has grown,what a great man he has become. Heavenly Father truly has great plans for him. On a lighter note did I mention how much he helps me clean?( I truly have the best)

Birthday Celebration!

2009-07-01T09:59:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I turned the BIG 25, I was fine until someone pointed out that it was half way to fifty. But it was a great Birthday and couldn't have asked for more. Joe bought me some beautiful roses,I love flowers and he always knows what kind I would like, he has good taste.,,

Then we ate at my favorite restaurant we discovered in downtown Prescott, THe Firehouse Kitchen, it is sooooo yum. They have the best pasta I have ever tasted, and fresh homemade lemonade mmmmmm( are you hungry yet?). If you ever come and visit us we are going there, it is so good. Stratton drew me a ton of cute little pictures and put them in envelopes to hide around the house it was so cute, it was a great day.

This is A MUST see!!!!

2009-05-18T07:29:00.000-07:00

ONe of my friends posted this video on facebook, and I can't tell you how moving it is. Just watch with your heart open:)

Mother's Day Picnic

2009-05-15T10:44:00.000-07:00

Sunday Joe and Stratton took me on a picnic, at Granite Creek Park, the parks here are beautiful , I can't think of anything I would have rather done on Mothers Day. We sat underneath a giant shady tree with our picnic basket and blanket,and ate our lunch, then ran to the ice cream truck for ice cream. Joe and Stratton played catch while I took a nap under the giant shady tree, ahhhhhhhhh. Joe and Stratton also picked out a card for me and a gift card to Old Navy, I love being close to somewhere you can shop:)

Good Friends

2009-05-15T10:30:00.000-07:00

I guess I forgot to update the post on us moving, we actually moved two weeks ago, we just couldn't be apart that long. Before we left Stratton's teacher asked us to come by his Kindergarten class so everyone could say goodbye. She bought all the kids ice cream and they all went outside and everyone told Stratton what they love and will miss about him and they kept giving him tons of hugs. I was in tears, and so was his teacher, before we left she gave Stratton a present and drawing pad,and colored pencils. She always encouraged his drawing, and thought he had a talent in art, she is so sweet.

Moving!!!

2009-04-25T09:36:00.000-07:00

I know some of you have heard me say that we have wanted to move, for over a year now! So with that being said, WE Are Moving, to Prescott. Joe starts work Monday, I know really fast, I won't be moving til the end of the school year in May. I am excited for the change, new start, something new , we have been waiting til the right time and for things to fall into place, and they have so I guess this is where we are suppose to be. Joe plans on finishing his associates at Yavapai College, then going onto Embry Riddle in town, to do engineering, so it works out good. We will miss all our friends from Round Valley, the beautiful summers, Bunco :(, and all the fun times. Thank you everyone for everything :)

Tag Your It!

2009-03-21T15:22:00.000-07:00

Here are the rules: Go to your documents/picturesClick on the 6th fileClick on the 6th pictureBlog about itTag 6 people.

This is a picture of my mom at Stacee's house when Stacee lived in Idaho. I don't know how I got these pics, but it is a cute one of my mom.

I Tag....

Krystin
Cassie
Rachelle
Kourtney
Tiana
Ginger

Home Depot Mommy

2009-02-27T19:07:00.000-08:00

I saw this on Jessicas website, it is so funny I had to steal to share with everyone, this something Stratton would do!

This was printed in a Baltimore newspaper and drawn/handwritten by an elementary student and her embarrased mother...

Dear Teacher,
I wish to clarify that I am not now, nor have I ever been, an exotic dancer. I work at Home Depot and I told my daughter how hectic it was last week before the blizzard hit. I told her we sold out every single shovel we had, and then I found one more in the back room, and that several people were fighting over who would get it. Her picture doesn't show me dancing around a pole. It's supposed to depict me selling the last snow shovel we had at Home Depot. From now on I will remember to check her homework more thoroughly before she turns it in.
Sincerely,
Mother
Aren't kids the best!

25 Things

2009-02-13T15:43:00.000-08:00

Kourtney tagged me so here is 25 random facts about me!

1.I love the color green, Subconsciously I buy clothing,decorations, etc... I just love the color.

2. I am super shy, and sometimes sensitive I can always tell what other people are feeling. No psychic, just sensitive!

3.I love to be natural or organic when I can I am a bit of a hippie, but on the other hand i have serious cravings for sugar!!

4.I love to scrapbook, I am into the shabby-chic scrapbooking it is so fun it takes me hours just to do one page.

5. I love to cook, I have developed a passion for it just since I have been married, I love learning to ways of cooking and cultures for cooking.

6. I walk Stratton to kindergarten everyday, not because he wants me to or needs me but mostly because I need to be with him every moment I can, I think he thinks its weird but he lets me anyways.

7.I work at Safeway as Liqour manager and I have never drank alcohol in my life!

8. I have moved over 35 times in my life, most of all was before I was married. I guess you could say my dad liked the change in culture.

9. I am so happy that I married Joe I wouldn't change it for anything. High School romance was so funny how you think you are so in love with your bf and they are the ones you always wanted to marry. Then when you find the right one you don't even think that you just know its going to happen.

10. Joe and I still argue over who said "I love YOu" first. Although I am positive it was him.

11. I miss my little sister,we also use to fight a ton when we were younger. She lived in Eagar for 8 months and we finally became close, and now I miss her so much. It is so fun having someone to go to lunch with, shop, Show Low, or just hang out with during the day.

12. I am always questioning myself as to whether I am being a good enough mom.I think we all feel that way at times

13.I am still in college majoring in child psychology, I just love kids and feel I have a lot to offer with my life experiences and my childhood.

14.Joe and I don't go on much date nights because we love to bring the whole family, well Stratton anyways.

15. Joe is the first guy I let kiss me right when I met him. All the others had to wait a while, One waited 11 months.

16. Our little family loves to go to the theater and watch movies, eat popcorn, and be together. Thats what we do on some weekends as a treat.

17. I am a huge Elvis Fan!

18. I have 3 sisters and 2 brothers.Stephanie, Stacee, Frank, Jacob, and Victoria.

19. Joe washes the car every week inside and out, it drives me nuts and I will not go with him and help him. I know I am a brat!

20. I hate waking up early, Stratton was such an easy baby he always slept in so I never had to wake up early.

21. I really want to go to Disneyland!

22. I need to go to the dentist.

23. I really need to stock up on food storage.

24. I am a Beehive Advisor in our ward and I absolutly love being in young womens, reminds me of all the fun I use to have.

25. I have to go to work at 7 am tomorrow morning and if you were paying attention, I really hate waking up early as a matter of fact I even hate going to bed early!HAHA.

I tag anyone and everyone!

Sad news:( sorry

2009-01-22T17:13:00.000-08:00

I guess I just got way too excited and spoke to soon, but today I had a miscarriage. Although I am sad, I am grateful to know that we can at least get pregnant again. And I would want a baby to be born the healthiest way possible. Thank for all the support, and I promise I am doing fine.

Baby News to a 5 year old............

2009-01-14T08:21:00.000-08:00

THis was my conversation with Stratton when I told him that mommy is going to have a baby. I just love this kid, he really thinks about things.

Mom: Stratton, do you know that mom has a baby growing in her belly?

Stratton: Is it going to be here today?

Mom: No, it takes about nine months.

Stratton: Well, how did it get there?

MOm: Well.....

Stratton:Did dad put a seed in you?

Mom: Kind of....

Stratton: Well, did he just call you on your cell phone this morning and tell that it was in there?

I just wonder how kids think, they say the most innocent things, and it is so hard not to laugh because he is always dead serious when he says things like this.

Together Forever........:)and a baby???

2009-01-12T19:48:00.000-08:00

Well last weekend Joe, Stratton, and I all went down to the Mesa Temple to be sealed together forever. It was such an amazing experience(1st time I've seen Joe cry), it was a very special day. At first I was worried about the our sealer because he was so hard to understand when he talked because he is hispanic and told us that he doesn't usually have to speak much English until he moved to the United States, but he was totally inspired and he definately was meant to be our sealer. He gave us many blessing, but mostly talked about having more kids. I kept thinking does this man know we have been trying for 2 1/2 years to have another baby. So I started to worry because he really talked a lot about that, and then he says that the rest of our children have been waiting til our family could be sealed forever to come down to us, and then I thought, "I really hope he is right".

And so Sunday, one day later I found out that Joe and I are pregnant!!!!!! YAY!!!!! I am so grateful that our family can now be together forever, it brings so much peace to my mind and heart. It has been a long journey to get this place and a hard one at that but I know Heavenly Father just needed me to possibly learn patience, which was my biggest weakness. We ask him to help us be perfect, so he gives us the test and trials to help us become perfect in the things we need to change. I am grateful that we finally made it together and can now move forward in our lives.

THONGS:)

2008-12-19T19:02:00.000-08:00

YOu know you have all worn one, and yes even me, but honestly you all know they are NOT comfortable. This video is too funny, and all I have to say is AMEN!!!

Temple

2008-12-09T07:36:00.000-08:00

Last week Joe and I went to temple to receive our endowments, and before we went we talked to Stratton a lot about the temple, and one of the main thing I would tell him about the temple was that by going through the temple our family can be together forever and only by doing this could we go the highest kingdom( or to him its just heaven). So here is our conversation the morning Joe and I went to the temple.

Mom: Stratton do you know that Mom and Dad get to go to the temple today?

Stratton: (excited) Me too!Do I get to go?

Mom: No Stratton, not yet this time is only for mom and dad

Stratton: (sad expression on his face) Are you and dad going to heaven?

It was so funny, he was so sad because he thought that mom and dad were dying and going to heaven through the temple. He is the funniest kid, and says the most off the wall stuff sometimes, but he really remembers everything I tell him, even from years ago!!

Mom's Visit

2008-11-18T16:41:00.000-08:00

This is a little late but at the end of September my mom and her husband Ron came to visit, and I just got these pics to post they are so cute. My mom came to a reading night for Stratton's school and she got to meet his teacher and read a few books to him, So sweeet.

Prop 8 Protestors

2008-11-13T19:57:00.000-08:00

For those of you that don't know Proposition 8 was just the same as AZ's prop 102 to state in our constitution that marriage is between a Man and Woman, and so NO courts could go through the cracks in our legal system to legalize gay marriage. It is now set in stone in Az and the famous state of gay marriage California(yay), and they are blaming the mormons and there is protest like you would not believe! I know it has been said that the Latter Day Saints would have much persecution in the last days, but can you believe this? This is the last days and a time that we need to always stand up for what we believe in and be the living proof of the gospel. This is the greatest time to live here on the earth.
""The board is set, the pieces are moving, we come to it at last, the great battle of our time".

Mesa Temple Here We Come

2008-11-13T14:38:00.000-08:00

:) At Last!

A message from "Joe the Plumber"

2008-11-11T11:05:00.000-08:00

I know, enough of the politics but this is too funny to pass up, mostly because my husband's name is Joe, and he is a plumber!

Sweetheart Tag

2008-11-11T08:45:00.000-08:00

Sweetheart Tag - The rules have to be posted at the beginning of the tag. Each person answers questions about their sweethearts. At the end of the post, the person then tags 6 people and posts their names. Then go to their blog & leave them a comment, letting them know they have been TAGGED.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
What is your husbands name? Joe
How long have you guys been married? Almost 6(yay)
How long did you date? 8months ,engaged 2
How old is he? 28
Who is taller? Joe
Who can sing best? Me
Who is smarter? Mostly me,common sense smart! :)
Who does laundry? I do but he always helps
Who pays the bills ? Me
Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? I do
Who mows the lawn? He does most of the time.
Who cooks dinner? Me, I love to cook. You wouldn't want his cooking .
Who is the first to admit when they are wrong?Usually him he is so forgiving and humble( one of his best traits), I am stubborn, not my best trait
Who kissed who first? he did
Who wears the pants? He tries but I always win, it goes back to his humble traits
-
I tag everyone, I am a rule breaker

Goodbye America!

2008-11-05T14:01:00.000-08:00

Hello Socialism!
Sorry to be so negative, but I really had hoped that Obama would not be voted as President, I mean he doesn't even salute the American flag and he is the president of the United States!! I have just started to feel that these are definately the last days,and our times to be tested on our Faith.

As Elder James J. Hamula of the quorum of the seventy has said, "You were entrusted to come to the earth in these last days to do again what you did before—to once again choose good over evil".

I believe that as the world becomes more wicked, the righteous become more righteous so we can only hope to stay close to our Heavenly Father in all of these perilous times.:)

I stole this video from Katie's blog, thank you.

My Kind of R&R

2008-11-01T22:00:00.000-07:00

There is nothing like a night of rest & relaxation after a day of non-stop work! My kind of R& R is a hot bath, and............. Ben & Jerry's Pumpkin Cheesecake Ice Cream, Yum!!

Barack O**** !!!!!

2008-10-30T22:30:00.000-07:00

Yes in my house this is a cuss word, not just to Joe and I, but apparently Stratton thinks so as well. Apparently he has been listening with us as we watch the news on CNN, and they always talk about Barack Obama as some of you may know(they're biased)whatever! Anyways, the other night Stratton was told to go and take a bath, and at this age he just doesn't like taking baths and so he got really mad and said in his angriest voice " Dad, your just a Barack Obama"!! He immediately thought he must have said a bad word by the looks on our faces(before we burst with laughter), and he immediately said he was sorry for saying that bad word and we told him this isn't really a bad word, just in our house :)

Tag I'm It!!

2008-10-28T19:59:00.000-07:00

I Was Tagged By Cassie

My 8 Obsessions right now....
1. My Family & getting sealed
2. Spending time with Stratton
3. School
4. Good Friends
5. Twilight Movie coming out Nov.21
6. Bunco
7. Food Storage
8. Getting Out of Debt

8 words or phrases I use often...
1. I Love you
2. Coolness
3. I am sleepy
4. We need a break
5. I'm hungry!(we know this one girls)
6. Can I help you?
7. Do you want a timeout?
8. What did I say?

8 things I want to do before I die...
1. Go to Italy
2. See Andre Pochelli in concert(thousand dollar tickets, at least!)
3. Make a difference in someone's life
4. Finish with a Doctorate Degree
5. Finish all my Scrapbooks
6. Go on a huge family vacation with my whole family
7. To be free of any debt
8. Go on a mission with Joe

8 things I want or need right now...
1. To go to bed
2. To relax
3. My own house
4. To get my hair trimmed
5. A spiritual uplift
6. To pee
7. To fix my neck
8. A bigger bed!!!!

8 people I tag....
1. Chaundra
2. Katie J
3. Kathy
4. Brandi
5. Rachell
6.LuAnne
7.Tiana
8. Katie D.

New Found Passion

2008-10-23T21:23:00.000-07:00

This semester in school I decided to take a break from "boring" classes and try our Photoshop. Even though its not really a class , yout teach yourself more than anything. It has become another passion of mine, you can do so many beautiful effects to pictures.

Halloween Is Going To Stink This Year!!!

2008-10-07T15:39:00.001-07:00

Ha,Ha gotta love the truth!

My Girls:)

2008-09-19T09:09:00.001-07:00

My girls, Vanessa,Becca, Cassie, and Chaundra, I love these girls, I am so grateful to have such wonderful friends.. Thank you girls for being such great friends, without you I would have no one to go on long walks with then pig out at lunch with(lol)Love you all!

Remember 9/11

2008-09-11T12:54:00.001-07:00

Today on 9/11 2001, the day of great sadness, and ultimate sacrafice. I was 17, and a senior in high school, and I remember that day as if it were yesterday. I had spent the night at Kourtney's house, and on the morning on 9/11 I awoke to Kourtney shaking telling me to wake up, and all I heard at first was"wake up, there is a plane that crashed into the twin towers". Immediately I awoke and ran to the t.v. as fast as I could and made it just in time to see the second plane heading straight for the towers. I stood there in complete shock and sadness, it was so chaotic on t.v. , people were screaming and crying,dust completely covered the ground and air. To those that were lost, and their families who survived and ecspecially to the one's who still fight for us , you are always in our hearts and in our prayers.

*Here is the link to the 9/11 memorial website, and the video they created in dedication to those who sacraficed for us.

http://www.national911memorial.org/site/PageServer?pagename=ecard_film

HAPPY 5TH BIRTHDAY STRATTON!

2008-08-21T11:40:00.000-07:00

Today is Stratton's 5th birthday, and I just can't believe it! They use to say to enjoy them because they grow up so fast, and they really do. It's like he was just born yesterday and then I blinked and he is 5. Stratton I hope you know how special you are to our family. I love and appreciate the person you already are, you are so sweet, smart, and my favorite part about you is your wide imagination, someday you are going to make your mark! :)

Family Update

2008-08-20T15:54:00.000-07:00

Yes I know it's been a while but my digital camera is broke, so I now have to use the 35mm which is great unless you want instant pic's. So I will be posting pics of Stratton's first day of school as soon as I get them. He did so good, and was completely excited, he got such an awesome teacher Mrs. Rhoton, which made me happy. He is doing good and doesn't even seem to miss me. He has so many friends, and I miss him so much while he is at school, it is so hard to believe he turns 5 tomarrow! I will be back to school next week so I am really excited to have something to fill my time while Stratton is away. Joe is also doing and attending school again this fall and we have a class together which is exciting to have the support. Until next time, luv you all! ;)

Infomercials?????

2008-07-29T23:08:00.000-07:00

Okay,
so Stratton must be going through a maturing stage because he is doing and saying the oddest things. He has been into cleaning, organizing, and just making life more simple. Lately(this week and last) he has been so interested in infomercials, YES thats what I said Infomercials, you know the commercials that have the 5 second blast on how great their products are, or the one's you see late at night that are ridiculously long but yet they still interest you and you wonder could that really work?
So Stratton watches NOggin the show that plays all the kid shows, ALL day Long, and apparently they think that the kids need to get in on the action(or they think parent's are watching). But they have gotten Stratton to become a BELIEVER, they have him bought at 4 yrs old!!! Everyday he comes to me and has a different thing that he has seen that he has to have, and this is no joke, here is his list (for his birthday)if I laugh he gets mad because his is totally serious if you know Stratton he is Serious!!!!

1. Butterfly Habitat( you grow your own butterflies, who would have know)
2. Pixo's ( the one tool that helps them make bead art?)
3.Pancake Puff Maker (apparently they make your pancakes taste much better)
4. Buxton Bag Organizer ( this is for mom cause he says I can never find my phone)
5. Space Bags ( so this one if the funniest, so that I can have fresh clothes as good as new as the day they were put in the bags and Stratton swears by this one!)

Boy have I got a handful with this kid I think that he trying to tell that my house needs organizing (which is doesn't on my defense), he is just a clean freak like his dad, gotta love em' he is the sweetest boy and always has good intentions:)

A Tribute to my lil sis

2008-07-23T00:10:00.000-07:00

This is the most recent pic of me and my lil sis although my camera say's 2007. Vicki moved here last November and I really love having her around, it is so nice to be close to family and so I had to do a tribute page to her. Love you victoria!!

Clean House

2008-07-22T12:39:00.000-07:00

I have to tell this story about Stratton mostly for journaling purposes, and because it was so random! This morning I was sitting on the couch folding clothes while Stratton was sitting watching cartoons, when all of the sudden he gets up and start cleaning! YEs, it is a shock for me because it is always such a headache to get him to clean up his toys. But wait, that is not all..... after cleaning the living room he went straight to his room cleaned it completely bed, toys, and all. Then, he went to the bathroom and picked up his towel off the floor and just went around the whole house cleaning and picking things up. Just when I thought he was done( he had been cleaning for 30 min already) he went straight to MY ROOM turned to me and says " you seriously need to clean your room", I could not stop laughing now tell me how RANDOM is that, and embarassing that your son has to tell his mom to clean her room. ( I promise it's not that bad just clothes everywhere).He love's to try and be the boss to mom or anyone else whenever possible ,gotta I love him for those leadership qualities!

2008-07-13T23:38:00.000-07:00

Irrigation

It has alway's been tradition every summer to go over to Granny's and irrigate, and every year since Stratton was 1 he has to go and play in it. I just never can get enough pic's though. He is growing up so fast(sigh) gotta luv him!

Dedicated to my mom-Happy Mothers Day!

2008-05-08T15:19:00.001-07:00

Don't send a lame Mother's Day eCard.
Try JibJab Sendables!

2008-04-11T16:03:00.000-07:00

I know it's a little late,here is Stratton in his new Easter clothes right before church he looks so handsome and he knew it!

How much I have changed in 8 years

2008-04-02T23:23:00.000-07:00

Body: HOW MUCH HAVE YOU CHANGED IN 8 YEARS????
Eight years ago ( 2000 )

1) How old were you? 16

2) Where did you go to school? Joseph City High School

3) Where did you work? nowhere

4) Where did you live? Joseph City,Az

5) Where did you hang out? At Jana's house
6) Did you wear contacts? Yep

7) Who was your best friend? Janalynn

8) How many tattoos did you have? None

9) How many piercings did you have? Ears

10) Did you drive a car? no

11) Had you been to a real party? No

12) Had you had your heart broken? Later in the year it was really broken

13) Were you Single/Taken/Married/Divorce? Taken

14) Any Kids? No whoa no

***4 years ago(2004)***

1) How old were you? 20

2) Where did you go to school?? Northland Pioneer College

3) Where did you work? I stayed at home

4) Where did you live? Apache Junction,az

5)Where did you hang out? At home or with my sister in law

6) Did you wear glasses? yes

7) Who were your best friend(s)? Kourtney Bushman

8) How many tattoos did you have? None

9) How many piercings did you have? ears

10) What car did you drive? Toyota Corolla

11) Had your heart broken? Not at the time

12) Were you Single/Taken/Married/Divorced? Married

13) Any Kids? Stratton

***Today/2008***

1) How old are you? 23

2) Where do you work? Safeway just to have dental insurance for now

3) Where do you live? Eagar

4) Do you wear glasses? Yep... still

5) Who is/are your closest friend(s)? Kourtney, and that is about it for now

6) Do you talk to your old friends? Yeah, we always pick up where we left off a

7) How many piercings do you have? Ears

8) How many tattoos? None

9) What kind of car do you have? Toyota Corolla

10) Has your heart been broken? No

11) Single/taken/married/divorced? Married Happily

12) Any Children? I have a little Turkey

Watkins Look-alike Meter

2008-04-01T13:31:00.001-07:00

MyHeritage: Look-alike Meter - Drawing a family tree - Geneology

Family

2008-03-31T23:11:00.000-07:00

New Puppy

2008-03-27T00:23:00.001-07:00

No More Work!!!

2008-03-26T23:04:00.000-07:00

I am super excited because I am no longer working!!!!! I figured the stress has been too much for me, and possibly that could be why I wasn't having luck on getting pregnant again. I am so excited to stay home with Stratton again doing crafts, playing Candyland(his favorite game), and cooking which I love to do! So I had to share my excitement with everyone,lol!

New to blogspot

2008-02-25T09:46:00.000-08:00

I am so new to this, so any tips for me send them my way :)