My Naked Star

* blurb from my scrapbook
March 13, 2007 - I woke early feeling different and started cleaning the house. Matt woke up and told me to go to bed (he was awakened by my crying, he found me bent over scrubbing the kitchen floors -- I really felt that the baby was coming and that the house and I were not ready for it). Woke up again and called my mom - told her Orion was coming and to come on over (she lives in CA). She told me I was wrong since I was in NO pain. And I believed her, why wouldn't I, she did give birth to 11 babies!

Gets better. Later that day I saw my midwife and told her I felt "different." She checked me and said Orion hadn't even dropped. So I just went on feeling weird all day. It wasn't until we put the kids to bed that I KNEW I was in labor and he came about an hour and a half later. NO better place to have a baby than HOME. With Matty, who can't wipe that smile off his face.



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Mommyhood is grand

I love my Orion. Here he is this morning on his new spiderman bike.


Can't believe MY baby is 3, what the heck. I want him forever and ever. His new thing is to come up to me or Matt and say, "I like you." Can't help but squeeze and love him to death. He is my star. I love that even when we are apart I can find in him in the sky smiling down on me saying "I like you."

Happy Birthday my dear Peter Parker, Harry, Black Spiderman, Hulk, Wolverine. You will always be my super son xoxoxoxoxo

In with the NEW and . . . in with the OLD!

Yes, I know. You are supposed to throw out the old. But some old things we love to do over and over again.

We will start with the new. This was so exciting. Welcome to Narnia!!!!!!!!!!


At least that is what if felt like to me. Ice castles at the Zermatt in Midway.

my ice castle -

is huge!

Too crazy amazing right?

Bella is going into her ice castle

Narnia, we love you!


Another new thing. The science fair. Jarom ran home to tell me he was going to do it and also knew exactly what he wanted to do. He wanted to see if the water cycle is REAL? But since we already know that we did something a little different. He kept a cup of water outside and one inside and measured them everyday so see which one would evaporate fastest. Fun stuff. Love my little experimenter!


Playing in dumpsters.


Jarom cleaning his "new" dresser

He wanted it blue with black stripes

The blue looks really good for now.


Back in dance

but this time we have our best friend Brianne with us


"Ghost" photos -- the kids practiced over and over to get them just right

ready, set

JUMP!


The mud and water NEVER get old at the dino museum

especially when we get to bring cousins for the first time

hello bones


Can never get too much from our favorite bakery, or get sick of their biggest donuts.


Dancing with Daddy at the Valentine's Dance xoxo

Throwing hearts into the air

Swing your partner


Last but not least - Classic Skating

Jarom likes the scooter more

not so for sissy

Or these two.

We are loving every moment of this new year whether it's something new or not!

Why wait?

I couldn't help but surprise Matt with a night out on the town. The last two weeks had been crazy. I worked 6 days straight (very crazy for someone who might work one night a week). Matt works days and I work nights. So we didn't see each other for 6 days then I left the very next day on a 5 day sisters trip for some crazy fun, leaving all worries behind (on my husband). I came home just dead and slept for three days. My poor honey never said a thing but I could see the life draining from him. Not only has he been the sole parent, party planner (they did so much while I was gone), barber, painter, homework king, on cleanup duty and to top it off he just started a new job down in Salt Lake about an hour's drive which is nothing compared to the stress of a new job, new people, new everything. My honey is AMAZING, and it just so happens I tell everyone but him. So I finally woke from my sleepy funk Thursday morning to a loving message on facebook and a text saying how much he loves me. It made me feel so high that a man can love me so fully but then get treated like dirt. How is that possible? How long can someone give and love with nothing in return? I love my husband he is truly the most perfect, caring, loving, thoughtful person I know. And all he wants is my love. He melts me.

I called him and told him to work late. It took me time to drive down there to surprise him. It was fun. I had him meet me at a brewpub downtown. For those who don't know our first date was at a pub, and they always have the best food. I first checked into the hotel and dropped our bags off and then was able to walk over there and we got there at the exact same time, very romantic. And very sweet that Matt thought me getting a babysitter and finding a new place to eat was the best thing ever. Little did he know.

Surprise.... going up.

Happy Valentine's my love, I'm here for you forever and ever xoxo

And this is not how it ended but began. Got to love a man in a lady's robe.

Cozy my rosies

The sweetest haven on a cold frosty day. Crystal Hot Springs!!


Walking from the dressing room to the pool seemed unbearable, but so worth it!

Sweet, sweet, warm water, how I love thee.

Susan, Chels and me hanging out by the boiling hot water falls. Once you get used to the burn you can't leave it.

Three men in a tub

Jarom was splashing water on me so I told him to stop because - hello, I'm holding a camera. And what does he do? I looked up just in time to see him leaping at me.

Getting more wild! Yes the water is steaming but don't let that fool you. The air temp is a big fat 20. I walked over here to get everyone's picture, but my feet were dying on the cold ground so I thought I would wait in the water. I screamed like a baby. It was freezing! And not only that but the handle bar I grabbed to get the heck out of there was completely frozen over - whole thing. I stood there waiting and waiting for someone to come down, finally Mike did. I took the picture and hightailed it out of there. I later found out while I was thawing in the hot pool that the stairs going up to the slide are also totally frozen over. Those who made it to the top said it felt like they were walking on coals!

We were all very pleased and surprised with how much we thoroughly enjoyed it. We actually stayed for hours and only left because we got hungry.

Made it over to Brigham for some grub at the coolest old diner, Idle Isle. Vaulted ceilings, solid wood booths, one of those pianos that plays itself (kids really liked that, a ghost was playing it). Topped it off with a old fashioned malt. mmmmmmmm

Few days later. My favorite goobers, of course wearing their newest coolest T-shirts!


Wednesdate!! Matt and I have taken up going out every Wednesday with our O in tow. Me and O love to go pick up daddy and try new places.

Matt cracking up at Oey. Oey has decided that this is his most flattering face. I agree wholeheartedly. I love a scrunchy baby face.

Me and the goods. And yes I cut some bangs, only because I had a dream within a dream that it was meant to be. Sorry for the no make-up close up. Anywho. I gots to go. My pants are popping off from a dessert party.

Endless highlights

Nana taking the kids to see Santa the day we got to town

Sacramento Temple

Grandpa made Oey a sword!! priceless.

Ruby in a helmet = cutest thing ever

painting rocks for Stormy's grave

Finding the perfect spot

Our final farewell

joey and emily -- Dark River show!!! They are so great, you have got to hear the latest CD.

Em showing us their new home (the treehouse)

The kids for some reason love the chickens stomping grounds

play

play

play- all day long. turning banisters into slides.

Walking down to cook a fire

The kids' favorite. It's a must-do every time we are in town.

Dana sharing the love and his talent. He hooked all of us up with the coolest new T's from Rise Up. You got to check that site out.

Hanging with buddies

Sisters trip- our first with this group. We played and ate hard.

Dolly and I

Talent show

The kids never want it to end

Walking up to Grandma's

Great Grandma Leen

We love her playground

so does grandpa

looking to get sick

or die - come here



My family means babies galore

Bonny and her twins. She is good at sharing them

see

number 1 spot in the house - a seat by the fire, always comes with a baby and warm bottle. Pure cozy.

some for you

grandma is still learning how to share

Grandpa and Ivy

My sweet puff

Matty keeping things sweet with monkey bread

and sweet potato fries

Frosting all of Heather's cookies

Bella and Nana go on a special date to see the play Beauty and the Beast.

Papa showing Jarom the ropes of chopping wood

hanging with the chicks

always beautiful sunsets

Last but not really, just for the blog. Jamming!