Sienna's 18 month checkup and Brody's 5th birthday party!

Sienna did great at her checkup. Such a big girl already! She is in a big girl bed and everything. And then she gets her big girl carseat here soon. She is growing up so fast! She is 20 pounds 10 oz in 22% and she is 31.5 inches long in the 40%. She only got one shot and didn't cry at all. She is such a trooper. So proud of my little girl!!

Brody turned 5!! We had his birthday party at the Treehouse museum this year since we got a free membership from Brody's headstart so we thought we would take a advantage of it. And I am glad that we did because it was so much fun! There was so much do to and I was trying to take so many pictures.

Brody in his class on his actual birthday

He had a Star Wars theme and everything turned out great! All the people that came were Nana Heckert, Nana, Aunt Trena, Uncle Shane, Cousin Aaron, Aunt Jordan, Uncle Kevin, Cousins Landon, Karalina and Miranda, Aunt Johanna, Cousins Isaac and Avien, and Uncle Kenny. And of course us. I think everyone had fun!

The cool room that it was in

The Birthday Boy! King Brody!!

The cake!!

Thank you to everyone that came! Brody got some great presents and we are definitely going to be coming back before our membership expires. They were so nice to us and I would definitely recommend this place to everyone!

Halloween 2013 and Sienna's arm

Brody as the evil lizard from the amazing spiderman, me as Dorothy, Sienna as a injured kitty ,
Chris as Hulk and Rocky as spiderman 

We do the same thing every year. I wasn't going to post about this Halloween because we do the same thing every year but I had something to say. I think next year I am going to come more prepared. I want to go trick or treating around the neighbors more and we aren't able to do that when their buckets are so full. So I think I am going to bring extra bags so I can empty their buckets so they can be out longer. But we still had fun and the kids enjoyed themselves so that is all that matters. I hope everyone had a fun and safe Halloween.

Sienna broke her elbow the Sunday before Halloween but it worked well with her costume because we told everyone that she was an injured kitty and that the dog chocolate got her because she was wearing a lease dog so she wouldn't run away from us. She was on our bed with Rocky and was trying to get down and Rocky was helping her down and she slipped from his hands and fell. Rocky said that she hit her arm on the wall but when I went in to get her she was laying on her belly and her arm looked weird like it was all twisted. She is doing so well with it though. Acting herself (a big troublemaker) and still getting on beds. Like she hasn't learned her lesson. She got a lot of candy from people feeling sorry for her. She knew exactly what to do. She is such a trooper and such a smart little girl. I don't know what I am going to do with her...haha!!

Jackieology (Enjoy)

The -ologies.  Let others know a little more about yourself, re-post this as your name, followed by "ology".

***********FOODOLOGY***************
What is your salad dressing of choice? Ranch or Italian dressing

What is your favorite sit-down restaurant? Red Robin

What food could you eat every day for two weeks and not get sick of? Rice for sure! That is why I would be prefect for Survivor

What are your pizza toppings of choice?  Pepperoni and olives

What do you like to put on your toast?  Peanut butter or just butter

***********TECHNOLOGY***************
How many televisions are in your house? 3

What color is your cell phone? Red with a black case

***************BIOLOGY******************
Are you right-handed or left-handed?  Right

Have you ever had anything removed from your body? Just wisdom teeth

What was the last heavy item you lifted? Probably the garbage

Have you ever been knocked unconscious? I don't think I have. I can't think of a time

************BULLCRAPOLOGY**************
If it were possible, would you want to know the day you were going to die? No

If you could change your name, what would you change it to?  Never thought of this question. Probably not because my name makes me who I am

Would you drink an entire bottle of hot sauce for $1000? I don't know

************DUMBOLOGY******************
How many pairs of flip flops do you own?  3 I want more though

Last time you had a run-in with the cops? I don't think never  

Last person you talked to?  Brody my son

Last person you hugged? Brody

**************FAVORITOLOGY****************
Season? Fall

Holiday? Halloween and Christmas

Day of the week? I don't have a favorite day of the week. Everyday is the same to me

Month? October but its also my worse month

***********CURRENTOLOGY*****************
Missing someone? Old friends

Mood?  Pretty good

What are you listening to? Nothing

Watching? Nothing

Worrying about?  Nothing at this moment

***************RANDOMOLOGY*****************
First place you went this morning?  My kids' room

What's the last movie you saw? Probably one of the Twilight movies. They are always on tv and I can never get enough of them

Do you smile often? Yes

Sleeping Alone Tonight? Nope.

***************OTHER-OLOGY*****************
Do you always answer your phone? Usually unless I am driving then no

Its four in the morning and you get a text message, who is it? Probably my mom

If you could change your eye color what would it be? Probably blue

What flavor do you add to your drink at Sonic?  Cherry and Vanilla into my Dr. Pepper

Do you own a digital camera?  Yes

Do you have a pet fish?  Nope

Favorite Christmas song(s)? All the N sync Christmas songs on their Christmas CD

What's on your wish list for your birthday? A blowdryer and a kindle

Can you do push ups? Not very many

Can you do a chin up? Probably not

Does the future make you more nervous or excited? Depends

Do you have any saved texts? Just save conversations 

Ever been in a car wreck? Yeah who hasn't?

Do you have an accent?  No

What is the last song to make you cry?  Roar by Katy Perry. There is meaning behind it for me now

Plans tonight? Going to Kohl's after I finish this

Have you ever felt like you hit rock bottom?  Sometimes

Name 3 things you bought yesterday.  Just candy and drinks

Have you ever been given roses?  Tons

Current worry?  If I am able to find matching shirts for my boys

Current hate right now? Not being able to find matching shirts for my boys

Met someone who changed your life?  Everyone that came into my life changed my life in one way

How will you bring in the New Year? Having a party at our house. Anyone is invited.

What song represents you? That is a good question

Would you go back in time if you were given the chance? I don't think so. Everything I have done in life is a learning experience. I don't regret anything in life.

Do you have any tattoos/piercings? Two in both ears and I want to get a tattoo

Will you be in a relationship 4 months from now? Always. Married

Would you be a pirate? I wanted to on free doughnut day but that didn't happen. :(

What songs do you sing in the shower? Whatever I am listening to at that moment or whatever pops in my head haha!!

Ever had someone sing to you?  I don't think so

When did you last cry? I don't remember

Are you afraid of being alone? Yeah

Do you like to cuddle?  Yes.  

Have you held hands with anyone today?  Yes my hubby

Who was the last person you took a picture of? I think with my daughter

What kind of music did you listen to in elementary school? I have no idea

Do you believe in staying close with your ex? Hell no

Are most of the friends in your life new or old?  Mostly new

Do you like pulpy orange juice?  No I don't. No pulp for me

What is something your friends make fun of you for?  I have no idea.

4th of July!

This year we got to do something a little bit different. We went to the Kaysville parade. Last year that Layton one sucked, it was even a hour long but I got my wish for a longer parade. Kaysville parade was like 2 hours long!! We thought it was going to end but the floats kept coming and coming and coming.

One of my favorite floats!

We had great seats and a great time the whole day. Taylor Chris' sister opened her house to us all day and we were able to just sit back and relax and no stress. It was really nice! I appreciate all she did for us. She had a independence blast plus at the same time celebrating her birthday. This year we had money so we were able to enjoy ourselves and buy food when we need it and all that fun stuff. We got to spend time we all family and it was really nice. 

Some of the family and friends

Prefect spot for fireworks.

First time we watched fireworks in the park. It was so nice because our spots were already saved for the parade and the fireworks and we can park at Taylor's house and not deal with the traffic so that was really nice. 

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY FROM MY FAMILY TO YOURS!

I hope everyone had a fun, happy and safe holiday!!

The kids' checkups

Rocky had to have his 8 year old checkup and Sienna had to have her 1 year old checkup so we decided to to do their checkups together. And then Brody had to have a physical to be accepted into Preschool so we got that done the same time as well. They all did very good!! Brody hates having his finger poked but when Sienna got it poked she didn't cry at all. Such a big girl!! They are all growing great! I told the doctor about my concern with Rocky's headaches and he told me to keep track of when he gets them and what causes them. I know he doesn't need glasses because he did well on his eye exam. I think its when he doesn't eat for a long period of time. Sienna weighs 18 pounds 4.5 oz in the 9%. My tiny little girl! And her height is 28.5 in the 29%. Sienna is the only one that got shots but Brody might need to go back to get his Kindergaten shots if he is accepted in preschool. And Rocky is 50 1/2 inches in the 49% and he weighs 51.4 pounds in the 23%. He isn't quite ready to be out of the carseat just yet. He has to be 4 9'.

Sienna is now 1!!

Sienna on her birthday!

Getting spoiled by Aunt Trena on her birthday

On her birthday she had a great birthday. We spent it with the family and we went to the park.

The birthday girl with the push car from Nana and Papa

Today we had a party for her at Nana and Papa's. We originally planned it at the new splash pad in Kaysville but they decided to have arts in the park that day. I was kinda bummed but I think it worked out pretty well this way. We had a BBQ with the family, opened gifts, and had cake and ice cream it was perfect!!

Made from Smith's. Very happy with it!!

The cakes from the party.

All that came to her party was Jordan and her family, Johanna and her family, Trena and her family, Nana and Papa, Nana Heckert, Uncle Justin, Uncle Kenny, Taylor and her boys, Grandma and Grandpa Harmon and us of course.

All the guests!

Her loot!

I can't believe my little girl is one!! She is the most sweetest girl I have ever met, she is also a very beautiful girl. She takes after her mom in that...haha!! She loves her brothers and loves to torture them. She is a hand full that is for sure. She likes to get into everything especially turning on the video game systems. She doesn't like when you slap her hands when she is touching something that she shouldn't. She is cruising the furniture and I have a feeling that she is going to walk soon. She is already off the bottle and such a big girl!! She loves to eat just like her brothers.  We will see how big she is on Monday when we go in for her checkup. Rocky also goes in for his checkup and Brody goes in as well for a physical and I will update everyone on that.

A comparison!

LOVE MY LITTLE GIRL!! It seemed like just yesterday I had her!!

My big boy is 8!!

Rocky acting like Spiderman at his party

We had Rocky's birthday party on Sunday the 19th this year at our house. It was a Spiderman theme. He first wanted a Iron Man 3 theme party but we couldn't find anything Iron Man 3. Go figure when it came out this year. We had a fun time! It started out nice and sunny and then the clouds came rolling in and it started to rain.

The cool cake!

The games the kids played

The presents

We started opening the gifts outside...

....then ended up inside

One of his favorite gifts from Mommy and Daddy-An Ipad Mini!! He always wanted one!

His loot!!

I can't believe my son is 8. Its crazy how fast time goes by!! Now we have to start planning for Sienna's 1st birthday. Its so surreal to me!! My baby is going to be 1!! Rocky is the sweetest most caring boy I ever known. Everyone in his class just love him and he has so many girls that like him...lol. He is also very smart for his age. I couldn't be more proud. I know he is looking forward to his sister's 1st birthday because he loves her very much. I remember when I was pregnant with her before we found out she was a girl and he kept saying that it was a girl, I think he knew before we did. He just knows things like that!! He is turning out to be such a great man. He is tall and thin like his daddy and I think he is going to pass him in height. Can't wait to see what the next year brings him!!

And then to finish up his actual birthday today we went and saw Iron Man 3 that he has been waiting forever to see!! His favorite super hero just like him!! ;) We love you Rocky!! Happy Birthday my sweet son!!

8 things about me!

8 things I am passionate about:
*My husband
*My family
*About life and living life to the fullest
*Being a good mother and wife
*My marriage
*Love
*Decorating, can't wait to get my own place to do that
*Being financially stable
8 words or phases I say often
*Oh geeze
*LOL
*You drive me nuts...haha!!
*Honey
*Un huh
*Yeah
*Ok
*You are driving me up the wall
8 things I want to do before I die
*Buy a house
*Get pets
*Go on a cruise
*Go ice skating
*Pay off our car and get a second car
*Maybe have another child
* Pay off our student loans
*Do volunteer work
8 things I learned from my past
*Don't make someone a priority in your life if they don't make one in their life
*Don't care what others think because what you know what is true is all that matters
*Sometimes you have to move on from people and things
*Friends come and go but family is forever
*I am stronger that what I think sometimes
*Don't make a big deal out of small things (I am still learning that)
*Sometimes you have to be the bigger person and say sorry even though its not your fault
*Sometimes you have to roll things off your shoulder
8 things I would love to go to or see
*Hawaii
*Paris
*The statue of liberty
*The golden gate bridge
*Bahamas
*Puerto Rico
*Japan
*Anywhere that a cruise takes me to somewhere new ;)
8 things I currently need or want
*A house
*Another car
*A pet
*For my husband to get promoted
*For my brother to be happy and finally get married
*To have marriage equality
*To have no more homeless people
*For us to all get along!

I hope everyone enjoyed this. I got this idea from one of my friends and I thought it was good idea for people to get to know me a lot better. It also got me thinking of things and also to think what is more important in life. ;)

Vegas 2013

We had so much time in Vegas the last time we went so we wanted to go again but this time longer. We went February 18-24. We had a blast! And the kids were really good especially throughout the car ride. I think the dual portable DVD player was the best investment we ever made because it kept them quite busy. We stayed with my dad again. The good thing about Vegas is that we know someone that lives in Vegas so we can always stay with my dad when we go up there and don't have to pay for a hotel, very convenient  On the way there we stopped at our cousins house in St. George to see their house and get out of the car to move around. It took a while for the boys to warm up but once they did they were having a lot of fun. They had a big playground in the back that they can play on. We got to my dad's place around 645 and he was already at work so we just stayed in and get situated.

Wednesday we went to Circus Circus and had a blast there playing the games. That building is so big that there is tons to do there. I wanted to watch the Circus acts but like I say there is so much to do there that you can do it all in one day and we wanted to do a lot of different things.

This is all the stuffed animals that we won at Circus Circus, well mainly Chris. He won that big bear in one try. He is better at the games than I am. The kids got way spoiled while we were there.

We also went to the M&M store that day also. We went there a couple of times but this was the boys favorite floors. The cool thing about this store is that there is like 4 floors of fun or something like that. The boys took a couple of pictures with street performers. They are everywhere on the strip. I have more respect for them than I have for panhandlers because at least street performers are trying to make a living. Speaking of panhandlers they are everywhere there also. And they are so rude!

On Thursday we went to The Fremont Street Experience. Both me and Chris weren't very fond of it. Not very family friendly. It mostly had casinos and gifts shops and little shops in between there. I thought this guy was pretty cool so I took a picture of him. This is one of the shops we went into. There was also a lot of panhandlers on The Fremont Street Experience also. This random guy gave my boys Mcdonald's toys. I thought it was nice but strange at the same time. I also left my purse at the Golden Nugget over on The Fremont Street Experience. Good thing I got it back and nothing was missing from it. Chris got even with me later but I will explain that later.

On Friday we went to Ethel M. Chocolates and Cactus Garden in Henderson Nevada. Like 20 mins from Las Vegas and OH MY GOODNESS...I was in Heaven!! They had so many choices in chocolates. I couldn't decide what to buy. I love chocolate!! They had some really cool cactus' as well there that had some unique cool names to them. They really looked like the names so you can definitely tell where they got the name from. We went back to strip to try to find my mom a personalized mug because she wanted one so bad and we finally found one. We looked everywhere and the last place we looked finally had it. Go figure!! We first bought just a C cup at the M&M store because we were going to give up and then we decided to go into the gift shop at New York, New York and found one there. I couldn't believe it!! So I ran all the way to the M&M store to return the C cup. My mom appreciate me a lot more for doing that for her.

On Friday we also had a picnic at Red Rock Canyon and looked at all the cool rocks. It was gorgeous and a perfect day for a picnic! The boys raced with Papa and wore him out but they had fun getting out and walking around nature. All I can say we were all pooped out from this day!

Since Saturday was our last few day at Vegas we stayed out all day since my dad took the day off. We went to the Hoover dam and it was so high up that it made me nervous. The Hoover Dam was still pretty cool because we were right on the border of Nevada and Arizona. But before we headed out we stopped at a gas station and was throwing away some stuff and Chris couldn't find his wallet while we were trying to enjoy ourselves at the Hoover Dam. So we went back to the gas station thinking he dropped it and he ended up dropping it in the trash can. Good thing it was still there when we got there. We were really lucky on both occasions with my purse and with his wallet. We had some adventures and memories that we will never forget. Things that we will look back on and laugh about. On our way back home we had breakfast/lunch with Jerran and Megan to catch up again. The waitress at Denny's was wasting our time. She would get everything wrong and was really slow on our food and then we stopped at Blakeley's and Andrew's to meet Adelyn for the first time and Sienna and Adelyn had so much fun talking to each other and playing with each other by touching each other's faces and playing with toys. They are only 6 days apart and so close in age. It was also our first time seeing their new place. All in all it was a great vacation and we all needed a change in scenery. While we were gone Utah got some snow while we had some sunshine and great weather. It was time to come home, now everyone is a lot happier and calmer.