What the heck just happened?

Today's Peak is simple but still makes me happy. I got lots of laundry done

Jacob is going to run in a Triathlon tomorrow. We drove up to Show low today. My Pit was traveling with little baby. Not that bad but still the pit if my day.

I NEVER EVER EVER WANT TO FORGET what craziness went down today. For lunch I made the boys watermelon, guac and some Top Romen with veggies. The boys gobbled down the whole thing then they wanted to drink the juice at the bottom (something I am sure they learned from my dad). I let them sip it through straws. Then out of now where both boys start barfing EVERYWHERE. When things get crazy I usually stat laughing so I am just laughing trying to help them. In between heaves Eli cries out MOM PRAY FOR US!! I about died. Where does he come up with this stuff.

Enjoying a yummy lunch of watermelon avocados and Top Ramen. Then they said, "hey Mom can we drink the watermelon juice?" They pulled out straws and down it went. 

 

What the heck just happened? Right after I finished my last post I look over and I thought Eli was washing his hands but he was vomiting. Before I figure out what is going on I look back and Liam is vomiting all over teh floor! Now they are currently both barfing in my sink. I can not stop laughing because as Eli is vomiting he yells, "Mom pray for us!" I guess lunch wasn't that good.

Look at me I'm 3!

Today was Liam's big 3rd birthday and oh what a day it was. We had so much fun at his party last night we decided to party some more today. He woke up ran through his streams, had whatever he wanted for Breakfast (cereal...what else would he ask for?) Then for lunch we went to Chuckee Cheese and played games and had lunch. My peak was just celebrating this fun little boy. He has been such a fun addition to our family.

My poor dad had been through a lot with his cancer, and now he is dealing with this kidney stone thing. My Pit is my poor dad is sick again and I just hate seeing him so down.

I never want to forget that if you asked Liam how old he turned today he holds up 2 fingers and says he's 8.

 "Eli run through it! Run through it! It's my birthday! I'm 8!' 

Haha this kid cracks me up. Happy Birthday sweet boy. It has been an adventure!

"Mom I feel so good inside!" "Why Eli?" "Because I am being good! I feel happy!" I have never known someone with such a desire for righteousness.

Liam's 3 year old Questions

1. What's your favorite color? Orange
2. What's your favorite toy? Super hero figures
3. What your favorite fruit? Blueberries
4. What's your favorite TV Show? ninja turtles
5. What is your favorite thing to eat for Breakfast? pancakes
6. What is your favorite outfit? Shirt with the T- Rex on it
7. What is your favorite game? Hungry Hippos
8. What is your favorite snack? Scooby Snack
9. What is your favorite animal? Horse
10. What is your favorite song? Ironman Song
11. What is your favorite book? Super hero book
12. Who is your best friend? William and Eli
13. What is your favorite lunch? Hmm lets see Pancakes - Eli got him to say meatballs
14. What is your favorite thing to do outside? Play with poppy things and hose
15. What is your favorite drink? Juice/smoothies
16. Where is your favorite place to go? Old McDonalds
17. What do you like to take to bed with you at night? Night night and Superhero's
18. What is your favorite thing to eat for dinner? Eli whispered pizza so he said pizza
19. What do you want to be when you grow up? Iron man
20. Favorite thing to do with mommy? Super heroes play
21. Favorite thing to do with daddy? Legos
22. Favorite movie? avengers
23. What makes you sad? Eli growl's
24. What makes you happy? Wear's hat
25. What makes you scared? Eli's growl
26. What's your favorite sport? Football
27. Favorite family activity? lost attention with questions

Liam's Cowboy Party!

My Peak today comes from Liam's birthday party. When he is super happy sometimes it looks like he will explode with joy. When he is this happy he grabs your (hand, face, leg) whatever he can get his hands on and his kisses and squeezes you.

Pit Lilly would let me put her down totally freaking out. Which wasn't good because I had a lot to do to get ready for Liam's Cowboy birthday party. 

I Never want to forget Liam is an amazing child he has so many talents and he makes everything better. His party today was also a blast. He loved riding the horses and seeing all the animals. He normally hates attention but today he really enjoyed it. Seriously this little guy died and went to heaven he was so happy.

This little boy turns 3 tomorrow. We celebrated today with a cowboy party . this is Liam on his first horse ride. He was so happy he was shaking with excitement.

This picture is my favorite from the night (one of my favorites ever). Liam was so happy a few times he would stop his hose ride or whatever fun thing he was doing and grab me and kiss me. He was so happy he couldn't hold it in. Jacob said he did it to him a few times too.

Summer movie fun! Crazy fun times. Good thing it's easier getting them here then it was to take this picture!

Few Pictures I missed

These are a few posts I didn't journal about but I did instagram...

Eli had his preschool performance yesterday. It was too cute. The teacher said Eli was a leader. If Eli was good the class was good. if Eli was bad the class was too. It's good too be a leader. I just need to make sure he's always leading in the good things.

This is why all my pictures are late recently. It has been trying to say the least. When Liam's sick no one gets a good nights rest.

Eli got his first trophy ever on Saturday. He has taken it everywhere. He also carries it around a stool to display it. Yesterday Jacob was looking busy (and maybe stressed) so Eli told him he could take it to work and when Jacob looked at it he should think of Eli. This kid makes everything awesome.

Liam has been asking where Papa was. We went to the hospital last night Liam was so happy. he hopped up n the bed with him and his world was right again. They just needed a western.

There are always ups and downs.

Today I made an appointment to go the gym I thought everything was fine until Lilly slept in and I didn't get to feed her. I was so sad when I thought I wasn't going to make it. Eli picked up on the sad and said mom I can't feed Lilly while you drive. My heart melted with his kind gesture. I thought I have to let him try. He is going to make a huge mess, but that was so kind of him. So I let him. He did an excellent job and he didn't even make a mess! My peak was how wonderful Eli made me feel today.

Today was the last day of sports class before the summer. I don't sign the boys up in the summer because we are so busy. So it was the Pit of my day the Liam had a melt down and refused to join the class.I love watching both of them play and work so hard. I hate the today he didn't enjoy himself.

I Never want to forget. Eli feeding Lilly. He is really the sweetest most thoughtful boy.

 I don't know how I got so lucky to have this sweet boy. I am or was having a rough day and I got even sadder when I learned I wouldn't make my gym appointment because I had to feed sister. Eli with the biggest smile said, " Mom I can do that and you can drive." He did it and didn't even make a mess and he smiled the whole time. I started crying it was so sweet and kind.

Birds can be freaky

Today's Peak  was feeding Lilly. She makes the cutest face and sounds she really is such a joy.

After all the stuff my dad went through with the cancer. I am so sad to say he is super sick again with stupid kidney stones. They have been plague him fora while and has even been hospitalized because of them. My Pit is that my poor dad just can't catch a break and feel better.

Today I went to boot camp and on the way there Jacob called me with the funniest story. He has told me for years about this bird that attacks him while he runs. He says it si always waiting for him and the bird freaks him out. Today he was running and didn't see the bird. He thought to himself. Why am I scared of this stupid bird. It just flies around me and never hurts me this whole thing is so silly. Then out of now where the bird flies down and his Jacob arm. Scaring him to death. He says the bird had gone to a whole new level of taunting him and he is positive the bird has a vendetta against him. I Never want to forget this hilarious story.

Little girl is chowing on some potato soup. She is so excited about all these new flavors.

5 Kids 4 and under!

Today I watch Katie's twins while Katie was out of town and Linda went to a meeting. When I volunteered to do this I was confident. Then the day before I was really nervous. I am glad to say everything went great, and lucky everyone was on their best behavior. Today's Peak was successfully taking care of 5 kids 4 and under

Although I had a good morning my Pit was at the end of the day I got super tired. I realized my house was messy and I got grumpy. I don't consider a day good when I do those things.

I Never want to forget these days will end. Enjoy them while I can. I need to be reminded of this over and over again. I do fear one day I will blink and it will be over.

This is what my day is going to look like. Just me and 5 little kids 4 and under. I should mention 4 of them are 2 and under. Wish me luck!

A lot to remember

My peak are the following two memories I would like to keep...
1)As most of you know Liam has never been much of a talker. Now he doesn't talk much but when he does most people don't even understand him. Lately Liam will come up and tell me this big long story or adventure. I only understand a few words here and there, but it is so cute to hear his imagination take over.

2)A family in our ward was moving our and needed help last night. Jacob got Eli dressed and took him with him to help. When they got back Eli was all red and sweating in the kitchen drinking a big glass of water. Apparently (according to Jacob) Eli worked his heart out. He would grab the biggest items he could (Some Jacob wondered how he was carrying it) take it to the truck and then run back in to get more stuff. He would even yell back. Come on guys we have to work hard.

Today at Eli's school the celebrated all the summer birthdays. I asked Eli what he wanted to take and he said donuts. I heard the best donuts around were Bosa donuts. So we got dressed early and headed to the nearest location. Jacob even came with us. I am not sure if the donuts were not good or if I just don't like donuts but they were gross. My Pit is when I eat unhealthy. Whenever I eat stuff super fattening like those donuts. I always regret it and this time I didn't even enjoy it.

Stopped by Bosa donuts today to get donuts for Eli's class. Jacob had to leave early (busy work day) Eli sat down looked at the seat next to him and said, "sure wish dad was sitting here." Me too bud. We are so thankful for a dad who works so hard for us.

This kid has been craking me up today. Here's a conversation he and I shared. As I'm cleaning up chocolate off of his face I asked, "Liam did you eat any of the chocolate?" Liam replied, "some" I continued " was it any good." "it was alright. Hmm by the looks of it I would have guess it was amazing. 

Liam did you know your shirt says big brother in charge? Then Liam gets really excited and says, "Hey mom that's me!"

A day of fun

Today's Peak Jacobs surprising me at the movies. I told Jacob I was helping our my friend Laura today by taking her daughter with us to the movies so she could get a nap with her new born. While we were watching the movie in walks Jacob. It was a wonderful surprise.

Pit Liam's freak outs. Most the time Liam is playful and super cute. Then there are some occasions where Liam just freaks out and their is just no calming him. Today was one of those days. He needed to pee and he was very tired. We got to Laura's house to use the restroom and he just lost he. He kept screaming at me and he refused to pee. Finally he went and he calmed down, but it was not an easy thing to accomplish. I need to figure out the best was to comfort Liam he is such a wonderful sweet child, but how he feels love isn't by word of afirmation.

Today was Eli's last baseball practice. Rex surprised everyone with water balloons. It was so cute and Eli had a wonderful time. I never want to forget We are so lucky to have such a great guy as his coach.

 

Eli you better run fast before you get smashed by a water balloon. What a fun last practice. We are so lucky to have such a wonderful coach.

 

Took these cuties to the movies today. Jacob surprised us by showing up.

 

We're starting a new trend. We are calling it sidewalk Sushi.

Little kiss, little people, and Little funny's

My Peak for today Liam is when Liam gets really excited or he is overly happy. He Runs up to me and he gives little kisses. He usually takes me arm and he would kiss my hand a bunch of times. It's so cute.

So far today my Pit  is Liam has this temper/ opinions. Every once and a while he gets on a little temper with me. I really need to figure out how to calm him and make him happy before he becomes a teenager.

Today I never want to forget the funniest thing Eli did. We were driving down Baseline leaving the Ash's on that street there is a graveyard. Eli looks over at the graveyard and asks, "What's that?"I explained to him that is where people are buried sometimes. He then replies, "That's just their bodies. Their spirits are in heaven with Heavenly father." This kid is wise beyond his years.

 

This little thing just turned 6 months and little she is. Girl barely weight 13 lbs which puts her in the 5th%tile. However little miss Lilly is very excited about all the new yummy foods mommy has been giving her.

Good advice.

A few of my friends had birthday recently so a bunch of girlfriends went to dinner to celebrate. I put Lilly down after the gym and rushed to dinner. It was so fun to just sit and talk with my friends. Today's Peak was dinner celebration with friends

Today's pit was Liam was grumpy. Normally Liam is a happy kid. However when he is getting sick or tired oh my he is grumpy. Today he woke up too early so I had one grumpy clingy boy on my hands all day!

Today I took my car to the fire department. You can sign up for them to check you seat and make sure they are super safe. Today when I showed up while they were doing my seat and fire man saw I had lots of kids and he gave me some advice. I thought it was good advice and I never want to forget it.He said as you know is Arizona we have lots of drowning. Most the time the children are being watched but the parents say I thought dad was watching him or I thought mom was watching him. What you should do is have one parent in charge of the kids just sitting and watching them. Then if that parent needs to do something they inform the other that now they are in charge. That way there is no confusion on who should be watching the kids and they will receive proper supervision.

Went to the fire station today to get our car seats checked and tightened. Liam loved it. He got a new hat and stuffed animal for him and sister. He also could have sat in the drivers seat of a fire engine, but he freaked.

Having fun fun fun

Today was a fun busy day. We started with swimming lessons with Liam. He rocked them and was such a good boy. Then we went to see my friend's Laura and Lisa who both have two new baby girls. Oh they were so cute! After that we picked up our friend Maggie and went to a stake water play date. Then we ended the day by eating Chik fil a on our sidewalk out front. I really enjoyed the weather and the fact that there was less clean up! It was a day of fun fun fun!My whole day was my peak!

The last few days have been go go go. When my days are like that you would think my house would be cleaner, but nope it is messier. For some reason it really take a toll on my house. My Pit is my messy house. However Jacob came home and totally helped by cleaning up. He rocks. I love him.

I Never want to  forget. I am someone special. It's as simple as that. I was born with talents I am loveable and special.

I have two cute stories I want to share.Cute story
 Tonight when I was putting the boys to bed Eli did two of the funniest things. First we were reading I love you stinky face. In the book the boys asks his mom if he was a stinky skunk would she still love him. Liam asked me why skunks smelled and Eli had the funniest response. He talked about how they don't smell all the time, but just when they are in danger. It was so cute how he said it. So kind, but also like he was working for PBS he was very serious and professional.

The next story was right after prayers. Eli said he was thirsty. I told him that it was summer time and he needed to drink lots of water because it is hot and he is going to get dehydrated. I told him that his pee turns yellow too when he isn't drinking enough water. Eli drank a lot of water just before bed and I said Eli drink more during the day you are dehydrated. He said , "OH no? Then he looked down his pants to see if his Pee pee was yellow. I guess he miss understood me and thought he private would turn yellow..

They are four but I swear they are in love. Eli and Maggie always have to sit that close and after their play date he insisted on walking her to the door.

Guess who he's watching. I have been trying to get this picture forever and I'm so happy I finally got it. Sometimes Eli goes out without Marley so he sits at the window and watches him. With an occasional sad whimper.

Dinner on the sidewalk in front of the house. The boys thought it would be fun.

Be a good friend.

I have been struggling to find a good work out to do with out Greg. I have tried a few classes at the gym, and I didn't think they were a good enough work out. Today I went to another class and I thought it was a pretty good work out! My Peak was finding this class that is twice a week. Now I can do boot camp Monday's, and this class on Tuesday and Thursday. Hopefully with this I can start making progress.

Today I really wanted to try that class that I talked about in my Peak. Well I made an appointment and had everything set up and then Jacob wasn't home to help get ready and was barely home to make the gym. I lost my temper. I felt like I really need his help on some things and I just lost it. After my workout I had a rational conversation with Jacob. I am positive that the second time I talked to him with a better attitude he understood what I needed from him and I won't loose my temper. My Pit today was loosing temper with my hubby

I Never want to forget that I  don't want to get caught up in gossip. Lately I have been noticing that some people enjoy the drama and gossip. I hate it. I think it is very high school and honestly I think mother's should be ashamed of them self. It's one thing to keep current with friends and know a few things, but to pass around bad news (finding joy in it) or being mean to hurt someone is horrible. This is  Not the person I am or want to be.Further more I don't want to be friends with people like that. For the record I am not currently mad at someone or someone isn't gossiping about me. I have just noticed it lately and I think it is ugly and I don't care for it.

Gave Lilly her first cracker yesterday. This picture makes me giggle she looks like a squirrel hoarding for the winter.

Getting closer

Today I went to boot camp. Every time I go I can feel myself getting stronger and my endurance picking up. Today my sister walked up to me and said that I was looking good. That was my peak. My sister wouldn't lie to me. I know I am not where I should be, but I am making progress.


I Never want to forget fly catchers attract flies more come around not good for at the house.

Little girl turns 6 months in less than a week. These shorts are 3 to 6 months and I wonder if they will EVER fit her little waste. A skinny baby is new territory to me.

Everybody needs a break.

Today's Peak was we finally gave my parents a gift we having been planning to give them forever. My sister's family and our family gave my parents $1000 each to plan a trip and get away. We did it so they could celebrate their marriage and so they could celebrate being cancer free! 

Today I was originally supposed to go with Jacob on a business dinner. I tried for two days to find a sitter for the kiddos but I never found one. I really needed this break so I was really bummed. My Pit was I had no babysitter

I Never want to forget don't be serious always. It's okay to be silly.Today I got a little silly with my boys it was fun. We laughed and I enjoyed having fun with them. I need to remember that work can wait sometimes!

This stuff you call water is amazing.

The signes are hard to read but my dads says, "I kicked cancers booty. I am awesome and Loved."

 

I stood by his side held his hand. I helped him beat cancer.

Last one says, "We deserve a VACATION!!" They held up these signs not knowing what they said. Then we showed them. They were ecstatic that that Gilmore's and the Ash families were sending them on a vacation. I can't think of two more deserving people. I love these two with every fiber of my being.

I have lots of helpers in my life.

Today's Peak was my work out. I had a crazy day and I was feeling discouraged. I really needed to get a good work out in to feel good about myself. I went to the gym and joined a cardio class. It was great and it really helped me feel better about my day and myself.

My Pit was this morning Eli locked my keys in my car.We were stuck at home all day. Then to top it off I couldn't find my spare so we were really starting to get nervous. Thank goodness for our Friend Rick and Marlo. They have Triple A and they called and a guy was able to unlock our car. They saved us so much time and money. I also and very thankful to my sister and Linda for helping me get Eli to and from school. Poor kid was having a heart attack he was so worried he was going to miss his school's fun swim party.

I Never want to forget   - be nice to Jacob. We're on the same team.Sometimes when Jacob and I are stressed we take our anger or frustration out on each other. Jacob is a great man I am very lucky to be married to him. I need to remember to speak kindly to him always. I know that we are on the same team and at the end of the day we want to reach the same goals.

Today we were going to do fun things and run errands. Then Eli locked Mommy's keys in her car that changed our plans. I guess I'll just wrestle and eat this blanket.

Whistle while you work

My Peak was taking my boys swimming. We met up with our Friend Sarah and her family at the Basha pool. It's a super fun pool and everyone had a blast. We will for sure be going again!

My Pit is I'm still  not making the best food choices. I do great for most of my day. Then the late afternoon rolls around and I start craving chocolate. I need to remember most the time this happens I am not hungry. I am thirsty!

Before we could go swimming and do all the fun things I had planned that day; I sat the boys down and I said to them, " You have to do all your chores. No fussing and if we work hard we can do all these fun things." I never want to forget how good and hard working my children are.They did everything and more. They are such hard workers and I am so proud of them.

Went to Basha pool today. These two best buddies are just chilling waiting for the giant bucket to dump water on them.

Got Them.

Lilly's first time swimming. She loved it. She's mommy's living doll.

Loved the slide.

Today was Aly's 14th birthday. Happy birthday beautiful girl. We went to dinner at RA to celebrate. Liam loved it he literally licked his plate clean.