Hancock Family

Becca's New Skirt

2010-08-22T01:16:00.000-07:00

Ok I just made this skirt for Becca out of Colby's old pants. I just cut them below the knee holes, added the pink material and wa-la. It took me about 1 1/2 hrs. I had to do it for enrichment night next month. It's super easy, and pretty darn cute I think :)

What Summer Break is Over??

2010-08-12T10:58:00.000-07:00

What the heck happened to summer break being forever? I guess I missed it somewhere!! Here is a quick update of our crazy life:

Chris is working hard as usual. They started working 10 hr days so he is exhausted when he gets home, but LOVES having 3 day weekends.

I just finished 3 summer classes last week, and am getting ready for the fall semester to start on the 23rd. I'm taking my last 3 classes and will be applying for the nursing program this fall.

Colby started his 1st day of 1st grade today. He was so excited to go back to school. He also started flag football practice this week.

Becca was ready to start school today, but has to wait a bit longer. Her pre-school screening is next week and then they will start after labor day. She got signed up for dance and gymnastics yesterday and starts that next week so she seems to be ok with waiting for school.

Macie, well she is just EVERYWHERE. We have starting potty training a little, so she has now starting potty training her babies as well. She puts them up there, tells them to go, then flushes the toilet and tells them good job and claps before getting them off. It is too funny!

Well that is the latest and the greatest on our family. Wish I was better on updating but oh well.

He really was more excited than he looks!!

Good Job Hawks!!

2010-06-08T23:14:00.000-07:00

Colby had his last T-Ball game tonight. They had a great season, and he has really improved his game. Tonight his coach even pitched to them, rather than hitting off the tee, and he did pretty good. My cousin Justin was the Coach and his son Wyatt was on the team, so it was fun to watch them play together! We can't wait for Coach Pitch next year!

Colby, Macie, & Wyatt
Colby batting (notice his facial expressions!!)

Wyatt & Colby outfield

The team

Colby running for the ball

Becca's 4th Birthday

2010-06-08T22:56:00.000-07:00

Becca had her birthday last week. Her theme was My Little Pony's. She had a great day, thanks to everyone who came and helped her celebrate!

Her Rainbow Dash cake

Aunt Lisa is an Elmo freak, and got her some Elmo tickle mittens! They are the cutest thing ever!!

This is what we got her. They LOVE it!!

Colby's Kindergarten Graduation

2010-05-26T10:26:00.000-07:00

Colby graduated Kindergarten last Wednesday. He got student of the month, along with a math award. He has learned so much this past yr, we are so proud of him. He can't wait to be a 1st grader so he can ride on the merry-go-round (kindergartner's weren't allowed to)!

Our little graduate!!

He finally got student of the month. He has been not so patiently waiting for it!

His teacher Mrs Gomez, she is amazing!!

Becca's Spring Dance Recital

2010-05-26T10:14:00.000-07:00

Becca had her recital a couple of weeks ago. She was so excited to dance on the "big stage as long as we sat close so she could see us". She did really good, and we are so proud of her. I can't believe how big she is getting.

She is the 2nd from the left

School Break

2010-05-14T12:46:00.000-07:00

I have survived this semester, along with my family. I have about a 3 week break and I'm so excited so hopefully I will do something fun so I can have something to post!! For now it is going to have to be about all the things I need to get done around the house that have been put on the back burner.

Colby started T-ball again, and as soon as I get my head screwed back on straight and remember the dang camera I will post some pictures. He is doing SO good, it's amazing what the difference of a year makes!

Becca has her dance recital tomorrow so (if I remember the camera) I will post some pictures of that too. He is doing great and LOVES dance!

Macie is a little ball of fire. She is talking in sentences, and won't keep her diaper on!! I'm guessing she might be ready to try the potty, but we just took the bottle away 2 days ago, so 1 thing at a time. She is growing to fast as it is.

Chris is just working hard and really excited to be starting his new work schedule next week. They are going to 10 hr days so he will be off on Friday's now too. Which makes me excited too.

That's all for now, but check back soon and I might surprise you with an update :)

Easter

2010-04-15T14:01:00.000-07:00

This year we stayed home for Easter because Chris was on call. We went to dinner at his parents and had a nice relaxing day.

Becca hunting eggs at Chris's parents

Colby hunting eggs at Chris's parents

Macie showing Papa her egg she found

Nap time after egg hunting

Such a BEAUTIFUL Day

2010-03-21T21:32:00.000-07:00

Today was the last day of Spring Break, and such a nice one at that. We went for a ride in the rhino with some friends. It was SO pretty where we went to. The wild flowers were everywhere. The kids had a blast. It was nice to relax a little after a crazy week.

Cactus and Wild Flowers

I love that they were in the middle of the road too!!

They were wore out....and look at the sweetest big bro ever letting his sister lay on his lap!!

Out of touch

2010-01-25T15:50:00.000-08:00

Well I started school a couple weeks ago and have been out of touch with life since then. Why didn't I pay more attention when I went to college the first time?? I'm taking math and anatomy and they are kicking my butt. I spend pretty much all of my time doing homework. Hopefully I will get the hang of it soon and figure out how to balance family, work, housework, and school. My hubby has been a great help with the kids and housework, he really is the BEST!! Well hopefully I will be able to post soon, or else it will probably be spring break!!

"Snow" Much Fun

2009-12-07T22:07:00.000-08:00

On Saturday we headed up the mountain to play in the snow. It was pretty chilly, but we had a good time. The kids sledded, built a tiny snowman, and had a snowball fight. I love that we live so close to the mountain that we can go play for a couple hours and not have to drive all day to do it.

Colby is getting ready to drop kick frosty's head!! Yes that's Becca sitting in the truck with the heater on. That was where she hung out--she is such a girl :)

Chris sledding with the kiddo's

She just crawled around in it because it was to slippery for her to walk.

Snow Angel

Turkey Makes Me Sick

2009-11-24T13:26:00.000-08:00

So I just got a call from the school nurse telling me that Colby threw up on the playground. She said that he told her he threw up because he "doesn't like turkey!" LOL Today was the Thanksgiving dinner at his school and I went and joined him. I made him take 3 bites of turkey along with dressing, potatoes, and sweet potatoes. He was just fine when I left. She said that he wasn't running a fever so she gave him a tums and he said that he was all better and wanted to go play now! Little turkey will do anything not to have to eat new foods!!

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone

Welcome Baby Corey

2009-11-24T13:20:00.000-08:00

I want to congratulate my brother Cleve and his wife Misty on the newest addition to their family. She was born on Sat Nov 21st. She looks just like her daddy!!

Corey Rae Claridge

11-21-09

6lbs 13oz

17 in

3 days old

Attention All, I actually Updated!!!

2009-11-01T16:18:00.001-08:00

LOL, I'm pretty shocked myself. I've updated this and facebook. I'm on a roll today. I've cleaned house, finished my book (Tempted, which was really good by the way) and did all the updating. What am I going to do now?? I would like to say THANK GOD FOOTBALL IS OVER. Don't get me wrong, it was fun, but I am so ready to have our Saturday's back. They had their last game on Saturday against Wilcox. It was a close game, but we pulled thru and won. That put us in 1st place for flag, our season was 6 wins and 2 losses. Colby really enjoyed playing and can't wait until next yr.

I believe we have a little break before our next adventure which will be welcoming baby Corey who is expected in just a few more weeks. I can't wait for Cleve to be a dad. ;) Then the craziness of the holidays will be here. ;)

Happy Halloween

2009-11-01T15:37:00.000-08:00

We had a great Halloween this year. We took the kids to the Annual Halloween Carnival at the Solomon School on Friday. As always they had a blast! On sat we headed out for trick or treating, or as we like to call it....driving all over graham county. We just drive around to grandparents and call it good. Sad but true, our kids have never actually "trick or treated". We started on our way to Pima about dark. We got to my mom's and as we get out of the truck, the kids are walking up the sidewalk and finally notice my mom and jay sitting on the porch swing dressed up like a witch and monster. She is so awesome. She had dry ice all around, and all kinds of spiders set around. The kids did a quick pause and re-assessed the area and realized who they were. Glad Becca didn't get scared. Then we headed to Chris's parents and were going to actually let them go to the houses down the street, but nobody even had their lights on. What has happened to kids trick or treating?? I've never been to a trunk or treat, but it just can't be the same as going from door to door. ????????? Oh well, the kids still got way to much candy, and now Chris and I have to eat it!!!!

Eating Pumpkin

Dad helping out

"nooo....I don't want to put my hand in there"

He likes the slime in the pumpkins

Colby's on top then Becca's in the middle and Macie on bottom.

Wolverine, Lamb, & Batgirl

Wolverine

Batgirl

Lamb

Halloween Bonko

2009-11-01T15:30:00.000-08:00

This month for Bonko most of us dressed up. It was alot of fun to dress up, it has been a while. I was the Pillsbury Dough Boy. Thanks Aunt Misty for the costume!!

Colby's 6th Birthday

2009-11-01T15:23:00.000-08:00

Colby turned 6 last month. I can really not believe that he is that old. He is doing GREAT in school, and loves playing football. He had a Mario Bros Birthday. We got him a BB Gun, but I'm an awesome mom and forgot to charge the camera so these are the only pic's we got of the party!!!!

Macie's 1st Birthday Party

2009-11-01T15:12:00.000-08:00

Here are a few pic's from her party and her cake.

Our Baby Girl is 1

2009-09-23T19:12:00.000-07:00

Today is Macie's 1st birthday! I can not believe how fast the last year has flown by. Just in the last 2 weeks she has mastered walking, quit nursing and now turned one. She is no longer my baby, she is now a toddler. I'm a little sad because this is probably (Chris said no probably about it--lol) my last one so I was wanting this to not go by so fast. Oh well it's here and she is doing great so I'll quite whining!!

The kid's wheel barrel that Chris was taking her for rides in today. She loved it.

Her birthday cupcake

Yummy

Sharing with Dad

and she's done!!

Go Broncos!!

2009-09-20T20:39:00.001-07:00

Colby is playing flag football. His team is the Broncos and he is #11. Bryant and Kayden are also on his team. This was their 1st game, it was against the Morenci Jaguars and they won. They played so good. It was such a shock to watch them, they actually run plays. We were so used to soccer and the chaos that we were not expecting to see organized plays. Anyways, he loves it and we are glad because he has a game every week thru the end of Oct!!

He is such a ham, posing as usual

He is in the middle of the picture running toward Bryant who was pulling the flag.

Bryant #17, Colby #11 and Kayden #10

Labor Day Weekend

2009-09-20T20:27:00.000-07:00

We went up to Alpine camping over Labor Day weekend. We had a blast as usual. It rained alot, which let me tell you...makes a huge mess when you have a crawling baby!! We got to see quite a few elk, turkey but only a couple of deer. Chris celebrated his b-day while we were up there. Of course when we came home Chris had to kill another snake in the front yard that night. When will it end??

One way to keep her out of the mud

Colby trying tricks...no we don't let him ride like that- he was stuck and turned to pose!!

Becca & Tymbr painted the blocks and then built them into a castle

Kayden and Colby riding around camp

Callie's Visit

2009-09-20T20:04:00.001-07:00

Callie came down in August for about 2 weeks. The kids were really excited to see her....well all of us were. We miss her so much, but glad that she has gone out on her own to make her life her own. We went to Roosavelt Lake for the weekend and she had us all riding the tube except Macie. It was a blast! The kids LOVED it.

Callie & us

Grandpa & Becca

Chris & Colby riding the tube

Hang on Callie....

Chris & Becca riding the tube

Me riding the tube....can you tell I'm excited :)

Callie & Macie

Colby goes to Kindergarden

2009-08-13T09:13:00.000-07:00

Today was Colby's first day of Kindergarden. He was pretty excited to get there this morning. He walked right in and started playing. He is such a little stinker, he didn't even want me to take him or pick him up. He want's to ride the dang bus. Becca and I were both pretty sad when we left him there. I can't believe that my baby boy is old enough for school!!

Becca's Shredded Fingers

2009-08-13T09:10:00.000-07:00

On Monday Becca and Colby were helping their Papa shred papers in a little paper shredder. Becca didn't let go of the paper and her fingers got shredded a bit. It really wasn't half as bad as I imagined when they called to tell me. It is only on the two fingers, and looks kinda like paper cuts. She was fine that evening.

Maice Working

2009-08-12T23:46:00.000-07:00

This is a picture I took the other day at work. The little stinker thinks she has to help with everything. She is now 10 months, and turning into quite a little character. We love her so much.

Dr T's Snake Repellant

2009-07-13T21:33:00.000-07:00

Well just so you know it doesn't work!!! Yup you guessed it. We had another snake today. It was a bull snake, so unless it was inside the perimeter when he put the repellent out, it crossed the forbidden line!! If it was inside the line when he put it out, then that means it may work, but this snake is stuck inside the perimeter and it wont go out.....so how many more are stuck inside??? Can't win for loosing with the dang things. They really like our house!!

Dang, it's been a while!!

2009-06-30T23:31:00.000-07:00

Well it's finally updated-- for now anyways. Thanks Shell for reminding me that I'm a slacker :)

Snake Count

You may be tired of hearing about this, but as long as we keep having them, I'm posting about them. Our count for this year is 5. That would be 4 in the front yard in the grass, and 1 in the back yard. We actually had 3 snakes in 1 day!! 1 bull snake in the morning. Chris convinced me into leaving it in the grass because it would keep the rattlesnakes away. BOY WAS HE WRONG! Later that afternoon when he got home from work we were headed out the front door and we spotted a rattlesnake in the grass. He killed it, walked to the back yard and opened up the sprinkler system control box, and there was another rattlesnake in there. Really 3 snakes in one day is WAY to much for me!! Chris's parents are bringing us some snake repellent tomorrow-cross your fingers that it works!!

Becca's Dance Class

2009-06-30T23:25:00.000-07:00

Becca went to a summer camp at the dance studio this past week-- SHE LOVED IT. They learned a new dance everyday to a Disney Fairytale along with the story and a craft that went along with each one. It was nice to let her do something for her. She is always getting drug around to things that are just for Colby, she really needed this. (she is in the black skirt)

Swimming Lessons

2009-06-30T23:08:00.000-07:00

Colby is now in his second session of swim lessons. This time he is in a higher class so he is learning so much more. He really does pretty good at swimming, and definitely has no fear. He went off the high dive the other day. He is just like his dad- CRAZY!!

Hancock Family Reunion

2009-06-22T21:50:00.000-07:00

Chris's Grandpa Frank got all his kids, and their kids together over Father's Day weekend for a Family Reunion. We got together over 3 days, and had a good time. The kids especially had fun, playing with all their "new cousins" as Colby and Becca call them. As you all know I am a looser and kept forgetting my camera so I only have pic's from the last day.

Grandma Ruthie with their newest great-grand baby

Crazy Cousins

Ellen with Macie & Triston

Eating Dinner

Our 10 Year Anniversary

2009-06-17T00:06:00.000-07:00

Chris and I celebrated our 10 year anniversary on the 12th of June. I can not believe that it has been that long. It really has flown by. We just went to dinner and the movie. We really wanted to go on some nice fancy vacation, but the nursing baby put a damper on it. Maybe in a few months when she is cut off!!

The last 10 years have been the happiest in my life, and I can't wait for the next ten!

Happy 3rd Birthday Becca

2009-06-06T23:02:00.000-07:00

Becca celebrated her 3rd birthday at the duck ponds. It was THE LITTLE MERMAID. It turned out great- thanks everyone for coming and the gifts!!

Memorial Day Weekend

2009-05-30T22:47:00.000-07:00

Camping on Mt Graham

We spent the weekend camping up by Riggs Lake. It was a blast, and much needed break from all the chaos. Chris and the kids fished every day, and other than that we just relaxed. Becca caught her 1st fish, and they even got to see a bear by the lake.

Going Fishing

Jace & Kody riding a bike--too funny!!

Macie :)

Macie & Caleb

Dallis, Becca, & Colby fishing

Becca & Colby playing

Becca's 1st fish

Hell Week!!

2009-05-15T19:28:00.001-07:00

Well this has been a crazy week at the Hancock house. It all started last Saturday while I was giving the kids a bath. I notice this lump on Colby in his groin area. Chris looks at it and says it looks like a hernia. I have no clue what they look like so it was better than me thinking it was a tumor so I went with it. We were headed over to my dads for dinner and Shannon (basically my step-sister who is a OR Nurse) was going to be there so I figured I would have her check it out. She said yeah that's what it looked like to her and to have it checked out. So because he wasn't in any pain, I got him an appt for Wed when I was off. So I took him in and Dr Kartchner said that he was 99% sure it was a "strangulated hernia" (I can't pronounce let alone spell what it was really called!!). Anyways he tells me he wants to call Dr Carter to see if he can do it or if we will have to see a ped. specialist. So he comes back in the room about 2 min. later and says that Carter can do it, so to just head over to the OR pre-op area and he was there waiting for us!! I looked at him and said "now, but we will miss his pre-school graduation. It's at 2 today." (stupid I know) He told me "oh well". So I freaked out, and called Chris to meet us there. Luckily I have left the girls with Chris's mom. So we get there, and they start prepping him for the surg and of course he was freaking out. He didn't want them to cut him. But Shannon was there, and helped make it less scary for all 3 of us!! After they gave him the drugs to put him to sleep, he calmed down a little. We were not able to got back with him, but Shannon did, I was so thankful she was working that day!!! He did great in the surg, and came out fine. They ended up letting him go, and we were home by 3. It was a crazy day, but he is doing great. Just very sore. Every time he moves and cries in pain, he says- "I wish I never had a hernia." Funny, but so sad.

We missed his pre-school graduation but he did officially graduate. I was really bummed and tried and tried to get him to sing me the program songs while we were waiting for the surgery to keep his mind off it and he told me that he will NEVER SING THE SONGS!! So I guess I will not be hearing the songs. :)

Then on Thurs am Macie and I were taking a nap. I woke up in a panic thinking I had slept for hours and practically ran into the living room. Becca was sitting on the couch and as soon as she saw me started babbling on and on about a snake. I found Chris in Colby's room and he said that he heard Daisy barking like crazy so he opened up the front door and there was a dang rattle snake all coiled up in the grass. He was able to kill it before it struck at him or the dogs- thank goodness. Now every time I look out the front window, Daisy is walking around the yard sniffing it like she is making sure there is no more out there. Magnum has trained her well!! I am so bummed that we have already found them in the yard. Usually it's not until the end of July that we find them out here by our house. Hope this isn't a sign for what the rest of the summer is going to be like!!

7 Months Already

2009-04-28T22:54:00.000-07:00

Yup you've got it. Macie is growing so dang fast I can't believe it. She is sitting, rolling EVERYWHERE, and started talking. Drum roll please....... she said her 1st word while we were in San Diego and it was...... mama!! Yeah, I was so excited because the other 2 said dada first so I just figured she would to. She even said dada on sunday. Can't believe it, she will be walking before we know it.

Maice at work!!

Sitting like such a big girl.

Rolling everywhere.

Vacation Pictures

2009-04-28T21:56:00.000-07:00

I've finally got all the pictures in order so here they are. We went to Disneyland for 3 days, then Sea World for 2, and then the ocean. The kids had a blast the entire time. They were so good, considering all the rushing around we did. I do have to say that Sea World was Becca's favorite, and either Sea World or the ocean was Colby's. It was really allot of fun, but we did wish that we took someone with us to watch the kids so Chris and I could have rode the rides at Disneyland and California Adventure. :)

Brother Bear walk thru- we watched a show with Koda and Keni, the kids LOVED it.

Mickey's House- the kids were amazed at all the character's house's in Toontown. We got early admission one day to Toontown, and it was so cool. It was one of their favorite things in Disneyland.

They played in this tree house for about 20 minutes!!!

While the girls and I were waiting for the boys to get off of Space Mtn, Becca became obsessed with this dang ball that spins on water. ?????

Macie, she was such a trooper. She never really complained about being in the stroller the entire week!! We were so lucky!!

Of course she got Mouse Ears!! We called her Minnie Macie!!

OK, this was after we stood in line for over an hr to meet the princesses. I didn't tell Colby what we were in line for because I knew he would be mad. Sure enough when we got in he sat on the wall opposite from the princesses and wouldn't even look at them!! It was actually a waste of time, because Becca was grouchy and wouldn't even look, talk or stand by any of the princesses. URG---Girls!!

I rewarded Colby with a Prince sword for going to see the princesses!! And this was his Goofy hat that he just had to have.

We went to Ariel's Restaurant for breakfast and Becca was so excited. This is the only princess she really wanted to meet.

This was at the princess breakfast (that Colby was not happy about either :) ). Hello, Cinderella is holding her foot (she was showing her her owee!!) just like in the movie when they were trying on the slipper---too cute!!

Petting the Stingrays-- Becca loved it, Colby hated it. ???

He was cool with holding the Star fish though.

So was she.

This was Colby's favorite part. He really wanted to be chosen from the crowd to help, but wasn't- dang it. He also wanted to get splashed, but didn't- dang it. He was so mad that he actually started crying about it. Crazy kid. Becca loved the dolphins.

Taking a break at Sea World and let the kids roll down a hill a few times.

The beach. Colby loved it, despite it was freezing cold. He played in the water for a good hr. It was so cold, I'm not sure how he did it. He was so fascinated with jumping the waves. He only got knocked down once, but he didn't care even though he was soaked!!

Becca wasn't so thrilled about the cold water. She just kept saying "I'm freezing". She did like collecting sea shells.

Even Macie enjoyed the beach. She even ate sand!!

Becca running from the waves because she was "freezing". Funny girl.

Coloring Eggs

2009-04-08T21:34:00.000-07:00

After the game tonight we came home and colored a few eggs. We are pretty much having Easter tomorrow at my moms, since we will be on the road to DISNEYLAND on Sunday!! YEAH!! Anyways, here are some pic's of the kids coloring eggs. I love doing this with them, they have so much fun. Hope you all have a Happy Easter.

Go Bull-Snakes

2009-04-08T21:16:00.001-07:00

Colby had his first T-ball game tonight. It was so fun- except for the 100mph winds!! (I hope it won't be like this all season, I am really tired of it already.) He did really good. He as able to stop alot of the balls, and he even remembered to throw it to 1st base every time. His team couldn't decide on a name-- half the kids wanted to be the bulldogs, but the other half wanted to be the rattlesnakes. So the coach said how about the Bull-snakes, and all the kids cheered. They loved it, even though he meant it as a joke. Oh well, that's who we are now.

So, go BULL SNAKES!!

Macie is 6 months!!

2009-03-26T18:43:00.000-07:00

Well our little one is growing up so fast, I think we might be missing some of it!! She is now 6 months old. All the sudden she is eating food, rolling and scooting around on the floor, yelling, laughing really good, and trying to sit up. Where did the time go??? Anyways here are a few recent pic's of her.

I had to post this because she does it all the time! She is constantly chewing on her fingers, and when she first puts her fingers in, one always goes in her nose!! It's to funny.

Mr. & Mrs. Cleve Claridge

2009-03-26T18:30:00.000-07:00

My brother and Misty got married over the weekend--finally!! It was so pretty, and I wish them all the happiness in the world. They did it real simple at her partents house, but it was decorated just perfect. Chris had the honor of marrying them, yes he is officially a minister. He got online and got his minister licence. Crazy, but cool, he was honored that they asked him to do it. I'm posting a few pic's for Callie since she couldn't be there.

Congrats guys, we love you!!

My Poor Boy

2009-03-13T21:19:00.000-07:00

Well my boy had yet another surgery yesterday. They put the ear tubes back in and took the anenoids out. He was pretty mad when we got there, which we expected. He is mad because he has to wear ear plugs again. So I had to go back with him, which I knew was going to be really hard to watch him be put under again, so I just didn't look at his face and held his hand while talking to him. Those of you who have been there, know what I'm talking about- those of you who don't, just trust me and don't watch. When they came to get me when he woke up, he was pretty upset. He just kept crying, and was trying to rip the iv out of his arm. I finally got him calmed down and we got him to drink some water so they could take the iv out. Then he was upset about the pulse ox that was on his finger. He kept saying that the red light was burning his finger and it hurt. He was also refusing to take the pain meds that they had for him. He said he couldn't do it because he didn't know how it would taste. Those of you that know just how picky he is are probably laughing, because that is totally Colby!! So after about an hr of begging, bargaining, and then threatening with him he still refused to take it so they called in a rx for it and let us go. The poor thing was pretty upset from the anesthesia and demerol. I really hate seeing him go thru that, and pray that it doesn't have to happen again. As soon as we got the rx I bribed him with a new monster truck to get him to take the meds. Hey gotta do what you gotta do- I didn't want him to be in pain on the way home!! Well he is doing great now. You wouldn't even know that anything happened. I guess I was worrying because I didn't know what to expect with the anenoids, but all is well.

Cookie's for Aunt Callie

2009-03-04T20:53:00.001-08:00

The kids and I decided to make some cookies and send them to Callie. She is in Missouri and seems to really like it. Dang it!!! Anyways, we are trying to make her miss us and come back home, so what better way then to send her things to remember us by!! he he :) Yes, I know I'm being a brat, but oh well- we miss her. The kids had fun regardless of my intentions!!

I'm Still Here

2009-02-24T20:46:00.001-08:00

I want to give a shout out to Missy for reminding me that I'm way behind on Blogging!! Thanks!

So we are all still alive. We have been fighting our way thru colds, and hopefully one day we will get thru them. We just keep passing them around- it sucks. I am totally frustrated because last week we took Colby back to the ear dr to have a follow-up since he got his tubes out, and he has to now get them back in! He is almost deaf in one ear because of all the fluid and wax stuck in there so they are putting them back in on the 12th of March. I feel so bad for him. He asked us why God made his ears like that. I had no idea what to tell him. It was so sad. Oh, well better than ear infections. Becca's new favorite thing to do is go cross eyed! Crazy I know, but she calls them "crazy eyes". Too funny. And as for Macie, well she turned 5 months old yesterday. She is doing great other than her crummy cold.

As for me I actually went back to work today. My sister moved away to Missori last week :( so I took over for her. Really, I'm not sure how it's going to work out, but I'm going to give it a shot. It's only part time, but I'll be honest- I really like staying home. I get to take Macie with me and the other 2 go to Chris's parents so at least they are not at a babysitter. I did tell my mom that today was "my first and last day"- so you can guess how today went!! Here is hoping for a better day tomorrow.

Happy Valentine's Day

2009-02-13T05:49:00.000-08:00

Hope you all have a wonderful Valentine's Day! Just thought I would share the valentine's that the kids and I made for Colby's class.

Groundhog Sandwiches

2009-02-04T20:27:00.000-08:00

Just thought I would share the snack I made for Colby's pre-school. I think they are to flippin cute. Peanut butter on bread, vanilla wafers, raisinets, marshmellows, and pretsels. Super easy. Thanks Leah for the idea!!

Macie is 4 Months Old!!!!!!!!!!!

2009-02-03T11:29:00.000-08:00

Again, where does the time go?? Well she turned 4 months old last week. Can you believe it, because I can't. She is still the sweetest baby, who smiles as soon as you look at her. They grow so dang fast. She's laughing and kinda rolling, she is so much fun.

Other than that, we are still here not doing much. Colby is obsessed with the Wii. He is so dang good at Mario Cart, that I quit playing him. I really love having it, because it is such good leverage to use against him. Evil I know but you gotta do what you gotta do- Right!!
Becca is currently obsessed with the Ninja Turtles ??? Not sure why, but she loves them and insists on watching them a few times a day. She tells me that she is "ralph."
And well for me, I caved and read the Twilight books again. These dang books are going to be the life of me. I'm really glad that I did because they were so much better this time. Glad to be done with them though so I can get back to life, but really want to start them again.?.? Can't explain it. Callie and I and a friend went and watched the movie this past Saturday in Phx. Callie hadn't seen it so I told her I would take her when she finished the 1st book. The movie just irritates me- it's ok, but could have been so much better if they would have stuck to the book more. Oh well. I'm done obsessing for now, but hope that they consider that in the next movie.

WHEW, the holidays are over!!

2009-01-14T15:00:00.000-08:00

Is it just me or have the last few weeks been a blur!! We had a wonderful Christmas, despite a minor mishap. Santa brought the kids a trampoline, well him and Mrs. Claus overlooked the fact that the wind blows 100 mph out here and the dang thing blew away Christmas night. Being that it rained all of Christmas day, the kids only jumped for about 3 min that morning. Chris did end up finding all the PIECES (yes I said pieces!) but was unable to put it back together. We were lucky enough that wal-mart had one left and he ran down the next morning and got it. So the kids do love the trampoline though. It is so cute to- Colby can do front flips, and Becca is just so proud of herself because she can jump!

I finally caved on New Years Eve and started reading Twilight. Well everything I ever heard about them was so true. They are the best dang books ever. I wasn't able to put them down. Luckily it only took me about 8 days to read them all. I thought Chris was going to take them and burn them! So I've spent several days cleaning and doing a crap load of laundry, but have finally got it all caught back up. So I'm thinking about reading them again!!! What can I say- I'm in love with a vampire and want him to suck my blood!!!

Merry Christmas

2008-12-24T08:05:00.001-08:00

Colby got up this morning and came straight to me and said "mom you know what I just kept thinking when I was sleeping?" Nope, I said. "If Santa was going to bring me a present or not." It was so cute, but sad because I keep threatening him that Santa see's him, and if he doesn't start being good that Santa's not going to bring him anything. So I guess I'll lay off the "treats" today, I don't want him to think he's not getting anything!

Hope you all have a Merry Christmas!!

3 Months Old

2008-12-24T07:40:00.001-08:00

Ok, I can't believe it but Macie was 3 months old yesterday. Boy how time flys. She is getting so big, really she is 16 lbs and 22 1/2 in long. She is the happiest baby, and loves to smile and eat her hands.

Family Christmas Party

2008-12-22T21:09:00.000-08:00

On Saturday, my mom's family got together for our annual Christmas Party. We have dinner, the kids all exchage gifts and a special guest (Santa) stops by. We have done this ever since I can remember, and its alot of fun. My sweet little Becca who is afraid, or shy to everyone, walked right up to Santa and got on his lap and proceded to tell him that she wants DORA!! It was so cute. Her little personality is growing so much.

Macie's Blessing

2008-12-22T20:49:00.000-08:00

So I'm a horrible mom, and forgot to take any pictures of Macie on her Blessing day!! So we re-inacted it this past Sunday after church!!!- Just for pictures. LOL, I know I'm retarded.

Chris's Grandpa Frank blessed her, and my Uncles Danny and Ronnie came and took part in it. Chris's Grandpa gave her a beautiful blessing. She did pretty good and only fussed for a second. We were not able to have a dinner afterwards, due to me having to stay for the remainder of church to teach my first day of Nursery!! Yup, they already gave me a job. It's quite interesting teaching and taking care of a baby. Glad it's an easy calling though and it keeps me going.

Thanks to all our family for coming and participating in her special day and to Papa Frank for her special blessing!

Tree Decorating

2008-12-22T13:41:00.000-08:00

Here are some pictures of the kids decorating the tree.

Our tree

Colby, forever in his undies :)

Dad helping Becca

Gingerbread Houses

2008-12-22T13:34:00.000-08:00

We made gingerbread houses about a week ago (just got film developed!!). Becca and I did one, and Chris and Colby did one. It was so much fun, although Becca's and mine did have the roof fall off. Colby said, "maybe only the boys should put the house together and the girls should put the candy on." It was to funny. We managed to get it put back together and it didn't turn out to bad. The kids had fun, that's all that matters right!!

Our sliding roof!!

Our house

( She's giggling about the frosting on her fingers, not crying)

Colby's house

Husband Tag!!

2008-12-19T21:49:00.000-08:00

1. How long did you date before you got married?
Just a little over a year. Although he preposed after about 4 months. I made him wait until I was out of school.

2. How long have you been married?
9 1/2 years!!!

3. What does he do that surprises you?
He helps so much around the house. Now with 3 kids running around things are not as tidy as they used to be. He knows that it makes me crazy so he is always doing the laundry or picking up.

4. What is his best feature?
I love his eyes, and his bald head!! Crazy I know, but I really do love it.

5. What is his best quality?
He is always there when I or someone else needs him, even if it's something he hates to do. And usually never complains about it.

6. Does he have a nickname for you?
It's usually, hey babe.

7. What is his favorite color?
It has to be brown or green because those are the only color of shirts that he likes to wear.....kinda like camo I guess!!!

8. What is his favorite animal?
Dogs

9. What is his favorite food?
Cheese!! He really is a cheese lover.

10. What is his favorite sport?
Hunting or off road racing-- well he says they are sports!!!

11. When and where did you first kiss?
On our first date...the day after graduation my junior year (can't remember the actual date). We were up on the mountain dancing under the stars... Romantic huh! Ya, he made me fall for him with his romancing.

12. Favorite thing to do as a couple?
We love to lay in bed and talk until late.

13. Do you have any children?
Yup, the 3 cutest ones ever!!! Colby, Becca, and Macie

14. Does he have a hidden talent? Umm, Pretty good at off road driving. We used to do it alot before we had kids, now I'm to worried that we will roll and someone will get hurt. Motherhood, it's taken some of the adventure out of me!!!

15. How old is he?
Really old...just kidding!! 33

16. Who said 'I love you' first?
He did! We had been dating for about 3 months and I knew that I already loved him, but I was waiting for him to say it. I was too scared to say it first:)

17. What is his favorite music?
Hairnation!!! He loves the old rock and roll. He also likes older country music.

19. Do you think he will read this? I'm sure he will someday. He checks out my blog everynow and then. But not very often.

Colby's Christmas Program

2008-12-19T21:19:00.000-08:00

Colby's pre-school class participated in the Solomon School Christmas Program lastnight. His class sang one song, and each of them had a costume. It was cute, but you couldn't really hear them because they were so far away from the microphone. He was a gingerbread man, and seamed pretty excited about it. There were christmas trees, elfs with bells, and the gingerbread people. He knew the entire song, I was so proud. He was one of the only voices I could hear. Here are some of the pictures I took with me new camera. It's really hard to get used to a digital camera from my 35 mm. It takes a while for the picture to take so I'm not very good yet!!!

Can you tell he is so excited!!!!

Colby and Frankie

His class

Colby and his cousin Emma

My Gingerbread Man!!

Exciting News!!

2008-12-19T21:17:00.000-08:00

Well I have something to tell you all, and you are going to be so excited for me...I hope anyways!! We finally got a new computer........so that means I finally got a DIGITAL CAMERA!! Can you believe it. We just got it all hooked up yesterday so I took some pictures and am going to try and figure out how to get them on the computer. I'm so excited so I had to share, stupid I know.

Chucky Cheese

2008-12-11T20:21:00.000-08:00

We went to Tucson yesterday and stayed the night because Colby had to get the tubes removed from his ears early this morning. For some reason unknown to me, whenever one of the kids is going to do something a little scary, I feel as if we need to treat them to something fun. So Colby picked Chucky Cheese. They really had a blast. One of the nurse's this morning referred to it as "Las Vegas for kids", which is so true. Thankfully we were one of 3 families that were there, so the kids just kind of ran all over the place freely.

Anyways, Colby was such a brave little guy, he was a bit nervous at first, but Chris was able to go in with him until he fell asleep so it really eased his mind. They let me in recovery as soon as he started to wake up. Right when I walked in his room, he looked at me and said "mom I feel good"!!! Little stinker really seems to like being "groggy" from the anesthesia. He likes the gas at the dentist also. So he did great and we were only there for about 20 min from when they started the surgery to when we were walking out the door.

Here are some pictures from Chucky Cheese.

Chucky Cheese- where a dad can be a kid!!!

Becca playing ski ball

Colby playing ski ball

Riding a wave runner

Teamwork, Becca went thru each one and would put the tokens in, and Colby would roll the balls!!!

Colby eating pizza

Turkey Time

2008-11-10T14:56:00.000-08:00

Ok Colby brought this turkey home from school the other day that he had to decorate and take back to decorate the classroom. He had so much fun. He picked out some of my scrapbook paper, cut it with some decorative sissors and glued them on for feathers. He painted the whole turkey first. Then he glued the eyes, nose, and popcorn on. He was so excited to use so many different things to decorate it. He told me that "the other kids in my class will be so impressed"!! I love that he used the word impressed, so I had to share it with everyone.

Happy Halloween- (a few days ago)!!

2008-11-05T19:01:00.000-08:00

The kids seemed to have alot of fun this year for Halloween. On Thursday night we took them to the Halloween Carnival at Solomon School. We invited the Cox's- Micah, Jimmy, Maddox, and Bodie to join in on all the fun. The kids had a good time there, and got a crap load of candy. Thanks guys for coming along, Colby was so excited to have a friend to go with. Friday was the usual driving across the county to see all the grandparents and then the kids fell asleep, which was ok with us because of all the candy they got the night before.

Macie's 1st Halloween

Becca, the Sleeping Beauty Princess

Colby, the Clone Trooper- Star Wars

1 Month Old

2008-10-24T12:04:00.001-07:00

Well time has flown by so fast, Macie is now a month old. She is growing so fast...really she has gained 3 pounds in the last 3 weeks putting her to 10lbs!!! I can't believe how chunky she is getting, pretty sure most of it is in her cheeks! She is such a good baby and we are so thankful that she joined our family.

Pumpkin Patch

2008-10-24T11:42:00.000-07:00

This past saturday we went to Apple Annies Pumpkin Patch in Wilcox. Cleve, Misty, and Bryant came along for the fun. We first went thru the Corn Maze. The boys had a ton of fun, and so did we. Throughout the maze you would come to numbers, which had a corrasponding question on that you had to answer. Your answer would tell you to go right or left (the right or wrong way!!) Well with Colby, Bryant, and Cleve leading the way---we went in alot of circles! We eventually found our way out, but it was really alot of fun. Colby's favorite thing before we got there was to tell everyone he was "going to go get lost", and that is just what we did. After the maze, we took the tractor ride over to pick pumpkins. It was fun to watch the kids find a reason why they didn't want certain ones. Usually it was to little, they wanted huge ones. So we ended up with 2 pumpkins, and headed back home. It's such a fun place to go.

Misty, Cleve, Colby, Bryant, Chris & Becca headed into the Maze

Colby, Bryant, Cleve, & Misty trying to answer the question......again!!!

Bryant and Colby talking about what a good job they did in the maze

Becca's Pumpkin

Finding the perfect pumpkins!!

Cleve, Misty & Bryant's Pumpkin

2 Weeks Old

2008-10-08T18:08:00.000-07:00

Boy has time flown by. Macie turned 2 weeks old yesterday. She is growing so fast. She is such a good baby, she eats good, hardly cries or spits up. Which is a complete opposite from the other 2. She starting to look more like her own little person, rather than a clone of Colby. Her little cheeks are getting so chubby, the rolls are soon to follow I'm sure!!

Happy 5th Birthday Colby!!!

2008-10-08T18:00:00.001-07:00

I can't believe it, but Colby turned 5 on Saturday. It seems like he was just born. We had a small party with just family. It was nice, he didn't get overwhelmed with presents, and got to enjoy each one as he opened it rather than being rushed to the next gift. Chris and I had a great surprise for him....we got him a 4-wheeler. He was so excited. He has been wanting one for months, and we keep telling him that he had to save his money. He jumped right on and rode it like he has had one for a yr. He does so good. He even helped me make his cake, it was a great day. Happy Birthday son, we love you!!

Painting Pumpkins

2008-10-08T17:52:00.000-07:00

So I wanted to do something fun with the older kids since the new baby has got most of the attention since we have been home. They had got the pumpkins when they were staying with my mom while we were in Tucson, so I decided it would be fun to let them paint on them. Good idea, they LOVED it. Colby had every color on the pumpkin, then decided to mix all the colors together and paint it one color. He likes to mix things to see what happens. And Becca is such a careful painter. She tried so hard not to let any of the colors that she was painting touch. Such opposites!!

She is Here!!!

2008-10-03T10:26:00.001-07:00

Macie Carol Hancock

9-23-08

6 lbs 13 oz
19 inches

Well Macie is here. I'm a little slow on getting this updated, but we've been a little busy!! You forget how demanding a newborn is, and WOW what a difference 3 kids is from 2!!

She did give us a little scare the first night in the hospital, and they did end up flying her to Tucson. She had a couple spells where she quit breathing so they thought it was best to send her and have her monitored. It was really hard to let them take her away in the helicopter without us, but Chris left right after they did, and got to be with her right away. Because of my c-section there were a few things the Dr wanted me to do before he would release me, but I did get to go that day and made it up there to be with her. We were there for 3 days, and nothing more happened. They said that it was pretty common for babies to gag on mucus and milk and close off their airway to avoid getting fluid in their lungs when they are first born. Who knew? So anyways we are home now and she is doing great.

I want to thank everyone for your thoughts and calls of support. This was for sure the scariest thing we've ever been thru- we made it, and have a health little girl.

Mom meeting Macie

Dad lending his finger!!

Big brother

Big sister

Mom and her girls!

Dad and Macie in Tucson

Mom and Macie first day at home

Macie 4 days old

Macie's First Bath

2008-10-03T10:20:00.001-07:00

Macie's first bath went really well, she never cried, and really seemed to enjoy it.

What would a bath be with out big sister helping!!!

Meet Daisy

2008-10-03T10:10:00.000-07:00

Well we decided to get new puppy about 2 weeks before the baby was due. Cleve's chocolate labs had 9 puppies, and only one of them was yellow, so that is the one we chose. She is so cute, and the kids love her. I'm excited for the kids to have a puppy that they can grow up with, we just hope that she stops chewing everything soon!!

Happy Birthday Chris!!

2008-09-05T08:50:00.000-07:00

Just wanted to say Happy Birthday to my guy- yesterday. Although he is getting really old (33!!), he is the best husband and father we could ask for. Hope you had a great day, we love you!!

Colby's Off to Pre-School

2008-09-05T08:38:00.000-07:00

Colby started pre-school last week and was so excited to go. He goes 3 days a week, so of course I took him the first 2 days. On the 3rd day, he wanted to ride the bus. I was a little hurt I guess you could say so I talked him into letting me take him again. As soon as we got to the school, I was getting out to walk him to his class and he tells me "Mom, I can do it by my self. I know where my class is, you stay at the truck." Hello!!!- I was so proud and sad at the same time! So I let him walk into the hall where I could barely see his little head thru the window on the door from my truck and prayed that he made it ok as I drove off. So needless to say I had to start letting him ride the bus this week. I talked the neighbor girl to come down to his stop and get on so she could show him where to sit and how to get to his class when he got to the school. When the bus pulled up, he started to walk off without even giving me a hug or kiss. I was able to stop him and squeeze one out. I am really glad that he likes to go to school, and ride the bus. It would be so hard if he didn't want to go. He is growing so fast I'm confused on whether i'm supposed to be sad or proud. For now I'm just going to be both I guess.

4 More Weeks!!

2008-08-25T20:53:00.001-07:00

Just a little update on me and my belly. I am now 35 weeks and only have 4 or less to go. I am schedule for my c-section on Sept 23rd, but really hoping to go before then. Just this past weekend, I've decided I am ready. I'm finally getting just plain uncomfortable. I told the dr today that when I come back in 2 weeks, I'm going to be ready to do this thing, I hope he is too!! He just laughs at me. She finally has a name....Macey Carol Hancock. I am so tired of looking at the book, we are sticking with this one!!!!

Go Silver Eagles!!!

2008-08-25T20:06:00.000-07:00

Colby is official a member of the Silver Eagles Soccer Team!! They had their first game this past Saturday and it is hillarius! They are just 4, 5, and 6 yr olds, and run their little butts off- usually in the wrong direction. Colby did so good though, he scored 3 of the 4 goals on his team. They won 4-2. He really loves playing, and is pretty good at it.

Colby headed down the field towards the goal

GOOOAAALLLL!! Colby #2 scoring the 1st goal of the game! Great job son!!!

Camping in Alpine, AZ

2008-08-25T19:43:00.000-07:00

So the last weekend in July we went up to Alpine for a few days. It was so nice to get out of the heat. We went with the Merrick's, who are just about some of the nicest people you could ever know. The kids had a blast, and even got to see 2 Bull Elk, a huge flock of Turkeys (the babies are so cute!!), and a crap load of cows every day. We camped in a meadow, and that seemed to be the meadow where the cows would come to graze every day. Becca just wanted to keep going to see them, and our dog Magnum enjoyed chasing them. Fun for everyone I guess!

One afternoon on our daily rhino rides, we got stuck in what seemed to be a huge rainstorm. Chris packed the biggest tarp I've ever seen, and we got all 3 rhinos under it and just hung out until the rain lightened up a little bit, then he put the tarp just over our rhino so that we could only see out of the windshield and headed back to camp. I wish that I would have gotten out a taken a picture...it was pretty redneck- even for Chris!!!

Tymbr Merrick, Thomas Lindhorst, and Colby playing right before the rainstorm started!

Colby shooting his bow and arrow. He got it for his birthday last year, and has became a pretty good shot. He really enjoys shooting it.

Becca picking flowers! Bless her sweet heart, she picked me flowers all weekend. I am confident that I received more flowers from her in 4 days, than from Chris in 10 years!! lol!!

On Saturday it rained pretty much all day, so the kids pretty much played under the awnings, except Becca who though it was great to drink the water that was pouring off the corner of the awning.

Becca finally riding her Dora 4-wheeler that she got for Christmas. Up until this weekend, she would only sit on it.

Colby and Becca in their raincoats. Can you tell Colby is not to excited about wearing it!!

Swimming Lessons

2008-08-25T13:19:00.000-07:00

So I'm a little behind, but what's new! (still developing film!! thanks guys for not clueing Chris in!!) So this year we were hoping to be living in Pima by the time swim lessons started so that is where we signed up. Even though we were still in Safford, we went ahead with the lessons in Pima, and I'm so glad we did. He learned SO MUCH MORE than he did the last 2 years in Safford. Maybe he is just older, but I'm going with Pima is so much better!! He can actually do about 4-5 strokes now before he comes up, and he loves to dive off the board. Anyways, can't wait for next year.

SNAKES...SNAKES...SNAKES!!

2008-07-29T07:44:00.000-07:00

I just want to express how much I hate snakes! Chris killed a mohave rattlesnake by our back door monday evening next to our trash can, just after I put a dirty diaper in it! I never heard it rattle, but saw it as I was walking back up the steps to the door. Then he killed another one this morning on the other side of the steps. This one didn't rattle either, he saw it as he was walking up the steps too. They were both coiled up ready to strike. So all of you beware that they are out, and for some reason not rattling. I am now officially putting my kids on house arrest. My neighbor killed one on sunday evening as well, so we will not be going outside until about november i figure!! For those of you that don't know me to well, I am deathly afraid of snakes. I pray that we don't find anymore around our house.

Trip to Mt Graham

2008-07-17T11:13:00.001-07:00

On Sunday we took a ride up Mt. Graham. It was so nice and cool. It rained on us about half the time, but we still had fun. We drove all the way up past Riggs Lake to pretty much a dead end. Colby thought it was so cool to be on the very top! About half way up we were driving thru the clouds and the kids thought it was amazing. Colby wanted to ride on them!! We went for a walk and ended up at a little creek that the kids played in and just sat and relaxed.

Driving in the Clouds

Colby the Super Rock Climber!

Becca climed the smaller rocks!

Chris and the kids at the creek crossing

Colby riding in the creek

Chris and Becca running thru creek

Me and the kids in a fort that we found

Which Disney Princess Are You?

2008-07-01T10:48:00.000-07:00

Just something fun I saw on Leah's blog. Try it, it's fun.

You Are Pocahantas!

Free-spirited and wise. You have a strong passionate spirit that touches and changes all who know you. The wisdom and common sense that you have is really what guides you through life. Even so, you also have a very playful side that loves adventure and excitement.

Which Disney Princess Are You?

Recipe Tag

2008-07-01T10:07:00.000-07:00

So Rochelle has a great idea I think. We could all use new and easy recipes. So she asked anyone who wants to join in to do so, so here is mine. Hope you all join in, I'm all for something new.

Summertime Chicken

3-4 Boneless-Skinless Chicken Breasts
1 box Restraunt Style Croutons
Honey Mustard Salad Dressing
Orange Juice

Cut chicken into strips. Mix 3/4 c honey mustard dressing with 2 Tbls orange juice. While croutons are still in the bag, crush them into small pieces. Dip chicken into dressing mixture, then roll in croutons. Place onto cookie sheet. Bake at 350 for 20 min.

We always like to make another batch of the dressing mixture as a dipping sauce for the chicken while eating. This is really easy, and really good. Hope you enjoy!

Stampin' Up

2008-06-30T16:04:00.001-07:00

Ok, i've finally decided to give it up. I have a crap load of Stampin' Up stamps and stuff that goes with card making. I haven't used any of it in about 2 1/2- 3 years and really don't have the room to store it, so I'm offically selling it all. If anyone is into stamping, and is interested let me know. I have a ton of it. It really is a blast, but I just don't have the time.

Uno, Dos, Tres

2008-06-16T13:36:00.000-07:00

How to play this game. Post these rules on your blog; List 3 joys, 3 fears, 3 goals, 3 current obsessions/collections, 3 random surprising facts about yourself. Tag 5 people at the end of your post by leaving their names.

3 joys: 1. Listening to the kids laugh, or play nice together. 2. Date Night! YEAH!! 3. Camping

3 fears: 1. SNAKES, SNAKES, SNAKES 2. Losing my husband or a child 3. SNAKES AGAIN

3 goals: 1. Sell our house 2. Get back into the habbit of taking kids to church 3. Catch up on scrapbooking

3 current obsessions/collections: 1. DVR- sad but true. 2. Crafts, & sewing. 3. Taco Taste Pepsi's

3 random facts: 1. I love to decorate cakes. 2. I have moved while 6 months pregant with my last two kids, (hopefully i will with this one too!!) 3. Half of my tounge is still numb from getting my wisdom teeth pulled 3 years ago.

Tag you're it!! Katie, Cim, Val, Lacey, and Rochelle

Becca's 2nd Birthday

2008-06-13T19:00:00.002-07:00

Our baby girl turned 2 last week. I am amazed at how fast it went by. We had a party at the house with the whole family and a few friends. Basically to many people!! My goal is to invite less people at the next party, hope no-one gets offended, but it's just to much. Anyways the kids all played on the water slide, we ate dinner and had cake. Bet you would have never guessed but the theme was Dora!! You might wonder why the stroller and baby are at the table with her, that is because she insisted that she have her baby. She even shared her cake with it. Thanks everyone for all your gifts.

2008-06-13T19:00:00.001-07:00

Water Slide

2008-06-13T18:29:00.000-07:00

We bought this water slide from my cousin last year, thanks Robert!! The kids love it. Chris put it up about 3 weeks ago, and the kids have played on it just about every day since. These pictures are from the 1st day we put it up - it's Colby, Becca and Bryant (cleve's girlfriends son).

2008-06-13T18:26:00.001-07:00

9 Years

2008-06-13T07:04:00.000-07:00

Chris and I celebrated our 9 year anniversary yesterday! Can you believe it, because I can't. It seems like just yesterday we got married! I guess that's a good thing right. Well I couldn't be happier to spend the last 9, and 900 more with this guy, he really is the best.

IT'S A GIRL!!!!!!

2008-05-28T20:01:00.000-07:00

Well I had my ultrasound today, and we are being blessed with another adorable drama queen!! We took the kids with us, and Colby was so excited to see all the body parts. He kept asking the tech "Well what is it"? When she finally said that it was a girl, Colby put his hands up and said "see mom I told you it was a sister" !! I love it!! He has been telling me since I told him there was a baby in my tummy, that he was going to have 2 sisters. He is so excited, and now coming up with some pretty crazy names!!

Pool

2008-05-16T00:25:00.000-07:00

On wednesday Becca had to get shots, so when Colby got out of school we came home and filled up the pool. The kids had alot of fun, and it helped keep Becca's mind off her "hurt me" cry. She starting crying that to the nurse right after she was done giving her the shots. It was so cute. She just pointed at her and said "she hurt me". Anyways, she survived and they both got to enjoy some fun in the sun.

2008-05-16T00:19:00.000-07:00

Trip to the Ranch

2008-05-15T23:59:00.000-07:00

A few weekends ago we went up to my cousins ranch. I had not been there in over 10 years, and Chris had never been up there and has been dying to go. So we went up for the day along with my dad, and his girlfriend plus her daughter and her kids, cleve and his girlfriend and her son, and callie. It was a blast. I forgot how peaceful it was up there. The kids loved seeing the horses and cows, and just wondering around. We even found a gila monster. Even though we were almost eaten alive by the bugs, we can't wait to go back.

2008-05-15T23:14:00.000-07:00

Sprinkler Fun

2008-05-15T22:32:00.000-07:00

The weather has been so nice, we decided to have some fun. Bryant and Kayden were over so I turned on the sprinkler, and they were entertained for hours.

2008-05-15T22:30:00.000-07:00

Super Heros

2008-05-15T22:06:00.000-07:00

April 08

Little did I know that we had superhero's in the family. Colby aka Batman, Becca aka Batgirl, and my cousins son Kayden aka Superman. Colby has these capes, and the kids love to run around in them. This was the first time Becca put on one, and she loved it. She thought she was as big as the boys!

Look at him go!!

2008-05-15T21:44:00.000-07:00

Well back in the middle of March, Colby decided that he wanted to try to ride his new bike without any training wheels. So Chris took them off, he got on, and off he went. It was amazing. He only wrecked once! We are so proud of him. The next day, he started doing all kinds of trick (riding with no with his feet in the air, moving his butt back by the back tire off the seat, and his favorite - not looking where he is going.)

Where are my Post's???

2008-04-23T03:31:00.000-07:00

So if you have not noticed lately, I really suck at this. Not because I want to, but because I'm a looser and don't have a digital camera. So I do have some things to post, I'm just waiting to use up the rest of the film so I can get it developed. So feel sorry for me and tell Chris that I really need a digital camera!!!!

We are all doing good. School is almost out, and Colby is ready! "I'm just board of school mom." This is what he has been telling me when we get ready in the a.m. Too funny!! We officially are going down tomorrow to start a contract on our house--- we may finally have it sold!! Everyone cross your fingers, so we can build a new house.

Dish...Dish...Dish

2008-03-03T20:55:00.000-08:00

Oh my gosh, my daughter!! Last Sunday I was doing the dishes after breakfast and here comes Becca pushing the chair over to the sink saying "dish....dish....dish". She made her way right in and proceeded to start washing dishes!! It really put a hold on all the actual washing of the dishes, but after about 6 times that day of me attempting and her intruding, they finally got done. She is actually pretty good at it. At 1 1/2, she knows to scrub them with the brush and then rinse them off!!

And yes, I do know that she is half naked, but because her brother insists on running around without a shirt, she doesn't feel that she should have to either!!!!

Rain or Shine, She's Got a New Hat!!

2008-03-03T20:51:00.000-08:00

One day while shopping Colby came running up with this Sponge Bob umbrella that he just had to have because "it was going to rain on him"! Well since it still has not rained, Becca has found a new use for it. She LOVES to carry it around while holding it tight on top of her head and calling it her "hat". It was so cute, I couldn't resist taking a ton of pictures.

Tricky Bike Rider

2008-03-03T20:46:00.000-08:00

So while I was taking all the pictures of Becca with the umbrella, Colby wanted to know why I wasn't taking his. He told me he was going to do some tricks to take his picture, so here it is. He loves to be tricky, especially on his bike. He has mastered the art of making skid marks, and really wants to "jump his bike", but isn't quite sure he wants the training wheels off yet.