Kindergarten

Bryson's first day of KINDERGARTEN...I was filled with several different emotions...I was sad that he was getting so big and was ready to start Elementary School, I was excited that he was going to learn new things, people, and "hopefully" new friends, I was nervous because I wasn't going to be with him to make sure that no one was mean to my sweet Bryson,and I was worried about the things he would learn from his new friends!! But when it came time to drop him off I couldn't help but be enthusiastic...Bryson was practically bouncing off the walls!
So when the time came to leave my little boy behind to start this new journey alone I walked away with a smile...no tears... I was a little concerned about that fact...why didn't I cry...am I a horrible mom? Shouldn't I be a wreck right now and someone telling me it's going to be "OK...He'll be fine"! I guess I was prepared...we had talked about this day for a L-O-N-G time and now that it was FINALLY here I was just so excited for him...I wasn't going to ruin his first day! All in all he had a great day and he survived no kids picked on him (so I don't have to go and put the "FEAR" into some 5 yr. old:)he made new friends although he can't remember any of their names (he gets that from me...if everyone would just wear name tags all the time that would really help me out)and he got to play on the "cool" new playground...but when I asked him if he wanted to go again tomorrow he said "No...I'm good"!! (Yeah...he likes hanging out with me better than SCHOOL...I am a fun mom;) I guess he didn't realize that this was not a one time deal!
(I think this picture is sweet of Coby watching his brother going off to Kindergarten:)

Welcome to the BLOGGING WORLD

I just wanted to welcome my little Sister to the "Wonderful World of BLOGGING"...Debbie has finally joined in the fun and created her own cute little family blog!! She is the cutest Mom and has the most adorable baby boy Korbyn...I miss them so much.
The one bad thing about living out of state is missing out on all my cute nieces and nephew's... and not being able to see them go through all the "fun" and "not so fun" stages!
Welcome Debbie...be careful blogging can be ADDICTING!!!!

Bryson turns 5!!!!

I can't believe how quickly time if flying by...on July 29, 2008 My Bryson turned 5 (I know I'm a little behind on my blogging)! I remember when I was pregnant with him and how nervous I was to be a mom...and how excited I was too! And then when this sweet little boy arrived the love I had for him was overwhelming! He brings so much joy into our lives I can't imagine what life was like without him!




He is such a blessing...I wonder what I did to deserve such a sweet little boy (I think my mom is wondering the same thing;)He has become such a little MAN and is always looking out for his brothers and helping me anyway that he can. I am so grateful for him and for all that he brings to our little family. Happy Birthday Bryson we love you!!

Summer Fun!!

Wow, the summer has just flown by! We were fortunate enough to be able to go to ALL the family trips this year...well when I say we I mean me and the kido's! JD had a TON of projects, abstracts, research, work and school that he was not able to come with us...but we tried our best to have fun with out him ;)

Our First adventure was California with the Simonton Family....
















We had such a great time at the beach!! Thank you Grandpa Scott and Grandma Bonnie for such a wonder family vacation...we enjoyed every minute of it! We love you guys!

Our next trip Lake Powell with the Davis Family...





I can't believe I didn't take more pictures...the boys were tubing, jumping off the house boat, riding on the wave runners, climbing rocks, swimming, and more swimming! I am going to have to get pictures from Jodi the PHOTOGRAPHER...I am really bad about remembering to get my camera out!! We had such a good time at Lake Powell with our family! It was a little crazy at times with 18 grandkids and 13 adults on ONE houseboat...but we made wonderful memories that will last a life time! Thanks Mom and Dad for everything...that was such a fun trip! We love you guys!

Happy 4th of July

I can't believe how quickly the time is "FLYING" by...its already summer time and we are now in July...it seems like I blink and we are in a new month!
Here are a few pics of our 4Th of July celebration, we spent the day with our Friends the Coopers we had a backyard BBQ, a little rock band and of course ended the night with fireworks! The kids loved the fireworks show...although Bryson had a whole list of questions for me..."why do they call them FIRE WORKS?", "How do they get the fire to change color?", "How do you make a firework?"(just a few I could remember) and my reply.."I don't know honey...ask your dad?";)sometimes I feel like such a disappointment to my little boy, I wish I had all the answers...but I don't. I love his inquisitive mind...I have no doubt that one day he will figure out how they make fireworks, and how they change color...hopefully without loosing a major body part.

Ginger AKA "Expert Guitarist" and David Cooper

Bryson and Emma (if Emma had her way it would be Mr. & Mrs. Bryson Simonton)

Check out those FIREWORKS!!! BOOM BOOM!!!

Me and my Baby Tanner

David and JD having a little "Coffee Talk" (SNL/Mike Myeres..just in case it needed an explanation)

Coby having a good time on top of the car watching fireworks.

I hope you all had a safe and fun 4Th...we missed you all! We will see you soon only "6 more SLEEPS" till AZ!!! We can't wait!!

Happy Anniversary!

On June 16, 2001 I married the man of my dreams...yes we have had our bumpy roads, but we always end up back in each others arms. We have the best time together, he is my best friend, my shoulder to cry on, my happy place ;), my love. I didn't think it was possible to love him more than the day he "dragged" me into the sealing room (inside joke...JD claims when we were walking into the sealing room I tried to make a break for it...luckily he was holding my hand and could pull me back into the room)but I love him so much more now, he is such an amazing Dad...to see him with our boys makes me fall "head over heels" for him all over again. I love you JD. Happy Anniversary.

I am "OFFICIALLY" 28

Yes, the day did come...On Tuesday June 3 I turned 28!
This year I was actually like a little kid again...I was excited for my Birthday. Bryson had been counting down the "Sleeps" till my birthday and every morning he would say with such enthusiasm "Mom only 3 more sleeps till your Birthday...aren't you so excited" and after a few more morning like that I actually was!
I woke up on my Birthday to a bed full of boys singing "Happy Birthday" to me, and giving me kisses and hugs. Bryson was already drilling me on what fun things I wanted to do for my Birthday...he hinted to a party at Chuck-e-Cheeses!! Unfortunately, my dream Birthday didn't involve pizza or video games.
A friend had offered to watch the boys while I did some birthday shopping. So I got to shop and actually TRY THINGS ON!!!! It was amazing! Then I picked the kids up and went home to get ready for my birthday dinner that JD had arranged for us. When I was surprised to find my Young Women Leader and one of my Beehives at my front door. They brought over everything they needed to "Pamper" me!!! They gave me a pedicure and a manicure(the boys got in on the pedicures too)
... they took care of the kids while I got ready and even cleaned my house! And as if that wasn't enough...they watched the boys while my cute Hubby took me out on the town! If only everyday could be that wonderful! Thanks again to my cute little family, my wonderful husband and the Young Women for giving me the GREATEST Birthday a girl could ask for...you guys spoil me...thanks for making me feel special on my BIG Day!