Jess needed a shower....or 4

Jess' first shower was given by her cousin Ashlee and aunt Jill. We had yummy soups and delicious desserts. She had to answer questions about Kade and when she missed, she had to put a piece of gum in her mouth. They stuffed her with the wrapping paper and bows. It was a grocery shower and she got a ton of great food with recipes.

Her 2nd shower was given my her Mom-in-law to be who absolutely adores her!!! Who wouldn't??? actually I think the shower was given by her sis-in-law...who did a fabulous job!!! Jess had to answer more questions about Kade and did a pretty good job! We had a delicious little dinner and tied a quilt for her. She received a bunch of great gifts to make her bathroom and kitchen look spiffy!!!!

Her 3rd shower was given by her grandma Babsie. Another grocery shower which is just what she wanted!!! She got so much stuff that she'll have to rent out a storage unit just for all her food!!! It was so fun to see my friends from my old neighborhood and my cousins and aunt that I haven't seen forever!!!

Her 4th shower was given by her friends. It was a lingerie shower and I have no pics from that but ....thanks Krystal!!!!

Jess and Kade

My baby's getting married!!!

Matt turned 18!!! Holy Cow. Isn't he so cute!

he loves donuts and chocolate milk...it was fast and easy. That's what I'm all about these days!

no...i didn't forget matt.

for those of you that didn't know....Matt is going through a strange stage right now. I've tried to get him to cut his hair and stop bleaching it, but he is really trying to find his own identity.

ok...i'll update :)

It's been forever I know! I'm not even going to try to attempt to catch you all up on what's been going on...I promise I'll be better!

I'll just do a summery of all of us:

Jess: still living in Logan but has moved out of the apartment where her roommate couldn't decide what she was, or if she preferred guys or girls. Hallelujah!!!! She is still working and having a great time!

Matt: Just finished Lacrosse...they made it to the playoffs and won a game!!! Now...he takes a week break until Basketball camps start. He took the ACT and got a pretty dang good score!

Brooke: Has her fair share of seeing the doctor in the past month. She sprained her ankle and tore ligaments while playing bball with her brothers. Then she had surgery this past weekend to remove a cyst. She is still recovering from that!

Jack: Is sooooooo excited for school to be out. Me too! He is playing baseball for the first time...they had a game last night (which I had to miss) He hit a home run first hit....awesome!!

Porter: He is playing on the same team as Jack....he did an awesome job and kept stealing bases. He is a great student...following in his siblings footsteps. I can't even begin to tell you how relieved I am that they all work hard and get good grades!

Heber: He just lost his first tooth----the first one on his own. He is so stinkin cute with those teeth gone! He is also playing baseball and has his first game thursday (at practice I had to keep yelling to him to get up---it is a little boring standing in the outfield!)

Elijah: is still Elijah. He keeps me busy and keeps us all laughing! quoting movie lines and pulling random faces!

I am just working, working and working...whether at kent's or at home. Not too exciting, just necessary. I'll try to liven it up in the future :)

OUCH!

Box Elder played BR wednesday---ya I don't want to hear it all you BR fans! We lost by about 20-JV and Varsity. Matt did a good job. His friend even heard his name on the radio when he was playing in the varsity game. I wasn't going to take the little boys to the game, but Jack assured me that if we went to the JV game, we could get in free. He was wrong--it cost me $17! Jack bought a ticket for a dollar to have a chance at some money at half time. They choose 3 people to shoot from 3 diff spots--if they make it, they win money. Jack's name was called 1st so he went up and made the foul shot and won 20 bucks!--no one else made any. So he paid for the game (he doesn't know that yet! :) JK--I'll let him keep it!)

The kids wrote their letters to Santa the other night. They were so cute! Matt asked for the impossible (so he wrote) a jeep, and bball & lacrosse skills beyond comprehension. Of course he also asked for chocolate! Brooke is good with clothes, Jack asked for a bunch of things including jerky and rum--jk santa! (that's what he wrote). Porter asked for sports, sports, and more sports stuff! Heber wants a 'computer that kind of works' (guess he's used to my laptop!)

and all Eli wanted was cake. Kids are so funny and so fun at this time of year!!!

Tonight is our first Christmas party---our ward dinner. should be fun!

The weekend

Friday Heber got his cast off!!! He was a little nervous because he thought Judy was going to saw his arm off. But then he was upset because she got his shirt and pants all dusty! Eli was just goofin around the whole time.

Matt had a game friday night in Orem. All of the teams lost. Bummer

The kids stayed at Dave's friday night--I was just going to watch movies while I caught up on the laundry but Jess came and rescued me! It is always fun to see her.

Sat morning, Jess n Brooke went shopping. I went to work--which was a blast. I might be pathetic, but I seriously love working at Kents. All the people who work there are awesome! And I love talking to the shoppers. I guess I just love being around people!

Jack had a bball tourney--they played the 8th grade girls teams and won it! He was so excited about his trophy he has to add to his growing collection!

My kids are so stinkin cute!!!!

Bees Rule!!!!!! Matt has played 3 games so far. The first was the purple and white game, then against Hunter High, then he played one at Weber High. At Weber, he played against his best friend from kindergarten--it was fun to see them all grown up together! His team hasn't won yet (I'm sure he wouldn't want me writing that). But they are fun to watch and are doing a great job. In the game against Hunter, our team was down by 1 with only about 30 seconds left in the game. Someone fouled Matt so he was at the line. He was cool and smooth :). He made both foul shots and brought his team back on top. But the other team had just enough time to score and win. Crap! Oh well, we have like a bajillion games left. We'll win!

The Dominator (Brooke's bball name) has played 4 games already. JK she doesn't have a bball name--just did that for her benefit! She played the purple and white game where she was the shot blockin babe. Until she sprained her ankle--so she hasn't been able to play a whole lot in the other games. Her team won 2 out of 4 so far. She is enjoying it--all but the 5:30 practices in the morning! She is not my morning child! She is doing better with it though.

This is a pic of some of the fans. I think it is awesome that the boys her age come to support the freshman girls!

quiet day

I got a new computer!!! Yes I was at Walmart at 4:30 on black friday!--never do that again, unless I have a crew with me. So I spent a quiet day messing with my computer. The kids were at their dad's house and I just cleaned and did the laundry while I watched Ann of Green Gables. I absolutely love that show!!! Today it was the continuing story, which is my favorite. It is a little more worldly than the earlier shows, but it makes you feel so much! It was kind of torture for me, but I just love the love story!!!!

um--this comp doesnt' have a card reader on it--lame I know. So no pics until I get a usb plug in thingy.

I'm back

Ok it's hard for me to look at this blog--for you who don't know, things didn't work out with Scott. It has nothing to with us, he just couldn't live that far away from his kids. So, I have had a rough time, but I think I am getting better everyday. That's why I decided to update my blog.

What's been going on: Jess is in school and she's doing good. We get to see her once in awhile--she is having fun and working hard. Matt made the bball team and plays JV and Varsity. His first game was a very exciting game against Hunter High but we lost by one!!!! I'm still waiting for him to dunk it in a game--you can do it!!!
Brooke made the freshman bball team and is doing great--especially for not really ever playing before. In her first game, her dad told her that he would give her a dollar for every blocked shot, basket or rebound she got, by half time, she was up to 11 dollars! Also by half time she was out of the game with a sprained ankle--yes I told her she didn't need ankle braces, just high tops. We are going to get the braces by her next game! She is so funny, she said "why doesn't everyone block shots? It's so fun!"
Jack is taking a break from bball for dec. His team won the league--they were undefeated until the last game and they lost by one! He is liking school and is doing very well in art.
Porter, Heber and Eli are all doing great--we are all trying to adjust to me working. I have some wonderful friends who volunteered to help me with the boys while I work. And the boys really enjoy going to their houses! Thanks so much!
So that's what's going on, not too exciting, just busy. I have found though, that I get more done around the house when I am so busy. I really appreciate everyone who is helping me in anyway!!! I love you!

Matt at the Homecoming Dance

Matt asked a girl named Carly from Weber High to the Homecoming dance. Brooke and I made dinner and served them which was way better than any restaraunt! Oh he doubled with his friend Robert and Carly's friend Rachel. They were very nice girls and they all looked like they had a good time! It was really fun for us to serve them!