What Babygate?!?!?!?

I don't remember any of my kids being this little and climbing over the gate. We have tried to make it last but at first Tillman kept just pushing over the gate and just walking right over it. So the suit case was so he couldn't just push it over. Now he just put his toes in the crack and in two seconds flat he is up all the stairs. He is only 13 months what now?? More expensive gate not at this point. Oh well the memories. :)

Found it!

Ok so those of you that were worried about our turtle from my previous post no worries we found it!!!!! It managed to get out of it's tub thing and it was hiding under some leaves. Probably because it was freezing out side. Smart turtle if you ask me. :)

It's Been Forever!

I don't have pictures today but hopefully I will get some up soon. I don't know what is going on with the lack of posts but we are alive and doing well. Nothing new or crazy going on just the norm. Maybe that's why there is no post. But we are missing a turtle so if you have seen it let us know it might be in the back yard but we are fearing the worst A CAT! Mason is at school but I hope he takes it well. Anyways Happy Holiday's!

Cutest Pumpkin Ever!

Yes it's my sweet little Tillman dressed up ready for Halloween!!!!!

Ashton's turn!

Kids are funny. Right after I posted Brinley riding with no training wheels Ashton wanted me to take his picture riding. Let just say Brinley has it down just a bit better.

First he ran into this....


Then he ran into this...


And finally smooth sailing.

Guess who's on two wheels?!?!?!

Brinley has been asking for a while now for us to help her ride a bike without training wheels and I told her that when it cooled off we would go to the park and learn on the grass. But she is one determined little girl. She comes in and says "mom come watch me ride the bike" and sure enough she is just riding away in the back yard. Mason was three when he learned guess she is right on track.

Lot's of First's

Ok. This has all hit me like a ton of bricks. Maybe having all your kids before your oldest went to kindergarten wasn't such a good idea. There is no easing into the school thing that way. Mason had his first day of kindergarten at Benjamin Franklin Charter School. At first I didn't think it was going to work for me but now it is going better.






Of course Mason is First in line. Let's just say it's a good place for him.


Then Ashton and Brinley had there first day of Preschool. They kept saying they wanted me to stay and where was I going and what was I going to do but when I dropped them off they didn't look back. I am so so glad they have each other.






He is the twins with there teacher Mrs. Kasey!



Last but not least my baby is crawling. Well kinda scooting along. He has been on all fours for a while but now he is on the move. He even tried to pull him self onto the couch yesterday. I'm not ready for this. Next thing you know I will be posting his first steps. Now you know why this is all happening too fast!!!!!!

Meet Pecker!

Well you see we have this chicken! Mason has always always wanted a pet. The answer always always has been NO! But this time what can you do. He went on a little trip with Colton's mom for the 24th of July up north and was at the Snowflake rodeo and caught a chicken (I guess that's what they do at rodeo's for kids) and of course had to take it home. Innocently enough its name is "Pecker" because it pecks everything. Colton and my dad made a little place for Pecker to stay and today it laid and egg. A large egg. We now have a chicken named "Pecker" who lays eggs.

Need a Plumber????

Our toilet hasn't not been working right for a few days now and Colton was just about to call a plumber when I said just take it up and see if there is something in it. ie toys, rocks, silverware. And sure enough something was there. A name badge from the kids club at the mall. About the size of a debit card just block the toilet crap (literally) from going into the pipe. Just add plumber to Colton's list of this he can do!!!!! No one has confessed but Mason is out of town.

Target Spent 36.86 Saved 78.98

I made a quick trip to target because I had some coupons that were going to expire that I wanted to use and this is what I left with:

3 packs huggies
Paid 5.99 each

1 pack huggies wipes
Paid .39

2 pack Kandoo wipes
Paid .65 each

1 Johnson and Johnson Q-tips
Paid .39

2 pack c9 socks
Paid 1.99 each

1Clean and Clear scrub
Paid .99

1 Clean and Clear moisture
Paid .74

4 Schick razors
+$4.04 overage

2 pack of Colgate toothbrushes (2 count in each)
Paid .24 each

4 first aid kits
+$2.12 overage

1 pack cars cards
Paid$1.49

2 blue ice packs
Paid .48 each

Just the tag made it to the picture because she is wearing them to bed some Jammie's for B a three piece set Paid $5.98

Tax was a whoppin $7.35
Subtotal: 29.51
Paid $36.86

(Above was what I was suppose to pay I don't think it adds up right I think they forgot a coupon but you get my point)

The diapers weren't on sale but the $3 coupon made it worth it.

Weekend Camping

Most of you know that I am not up for taking the kids anywhere let alone by myself. But I did. Overnight camping!!!! My family had a little trip planned and Colton ended up having to work and they talked me into going. My sister and I did just they over night thing. We drove up Friday early with my sister and her family and came back Saturday before dark. The kids were actually really good. My brother had the tent set up before we got there and everyone helped keep track of the kids. I am glad I went the kids had a blast. The only problem was on the way home Ashton kept puking. Poor guy! I had to pull over a few times but at least my brother and sister were all following so they also stopped to help.

This is how Brinley camps!


Brinley and her cousin Brooklyn. They played so good.



It rained for a whole five minutes but they got just a little wet.




Mason and Papa riding the four wheeler.


And a close up of Mason's dirty face.


Mason solo on the four wheeler. Very scary!



Ashton's smirk says it all. SMORES! There were no camp fires but we cooked them over charcoal. So good!


Ashton and Tillman riding with Uncle Nick.



Mr. Puker on the way home. Sleeping with his barf bag.



My favorite picture of them all. My sweet baby just relaxing while I was getting all the other kids ready in the morning.

Welcome Home Sister Grant!

Today Colton's sister came home from her mission and the kids were so excited to see her and the Airplanes! They got out of the car and ran over to watch them land. Good thing we got there a little early because they didn't want to leave the parking garage. Brooklyn was in the Philippines for a year and a half. I don't think I could have done that. Way to go Brooklyn. Here are a few pics from the Airport. We love you Brooklyn and are happy to have you home!!!!

5 Years Ago

Mason's 5th Birthday was on the 5th and I am a little behind but it has been crazy for us. Things have settled and I wanted to post a little something for his Birthday. 5 years ago we were in the delivery room expecting our first child. We were told it was going to be a girl. But little did we know our little Brinley wasn't coming just yet. We had everything ready for a girl to arrive and when our baby came out surprisingly the doctors said "IT'S A BOY!!!!!!" Seriously I couldn't soak in the news. It was pretty emotional for me to bring my now little baby boy home to pink and purple everything. My mom ran to target to get me a few necessities so my baby would have something to come home in and a blanket or two, my mother-in-law purchased new bedding and Colton and his dad stayed up late repainting a purple and yellow bedroom to baby blue and light brown room. I have to admit I was a mess! We didn't have a name nor did we even think of any boy names. As I lay holding my new baby boy that needed a name Colton looked at him and said how bout Mason. What else could I say.... sounds good!!!! As soon as the shock wore off a little I was able adjust to having a little boy instead of what I thought was going to be a little girl. Either way it didn't matter to me what gender my baby was it would have just been nice to know the correct one. He was a healthy 7lbs 8oz and 21in. long. He has definitely brought so much life to our family. He is now going to be starting kindergarten and I just can believe how he has grown. We had a little party for him and he was so excited to be the birthday BOY! I love you so much Mason! You are getting to be such a big boy.


Mason with his Dinosaurs from Grandpa and Grandma.





Hanging out in the pool. (I know it's big one but it's suppose to be for Tillman)



Singing Happy Birthday!

I Almost Cried....

Ok so maybe I cried just a little but yes this is Tillman with a SMILE!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ashton just started playing with him like always but this time Ashton said "mom he smiled" of course I had to grab the camera as proof. Each day he is showing small signs of improvement. I thought this day would never come!!!! He is still pretty fussy but one smile a day I will take it. :)

Brinley & A Tillman Update

It's hard having a daughter as strong willed as you but at the end of the day she is still my sweet little girl!








P.S. We are home from the hospital but Tillman is still not feeling very well. He is eating little by little. He has been sick for almost a month now and I just want my fun, loving, happy baby to come back! :(

T-Man Catching Some ZZZZzzzzz

I know pictures in the hospital aren't cute at all but I thought this one was. I had opened the blinds to let the sunlight in and I guess it was too much for him so he put his arm over his eyes. Even in the second picture you can see he has his legs crossed. Just relaxing I guess. Still no new on what he does have but they have said everything they tested for he doesn't have. So good and bad. But at least he is keeping down the formula they are feeding him through the tube. Thanks for all the thoughts and prayers. Hopefully this will pass soon.