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I made a groom super happy with this little surprise today.

I dedicated this cake to the biggest BYU/Jazz fans I know.....Thayne and Jordan.

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Unless you have had a kid that loves trains, you have no appreciation for this post.
I got all the tracks to fit!!!! (It only took me an hour, and just a couple curse words under my breath, but I got them all to fit!!!!)
This is HUGE news. I'm so proud of myself.



It's all worth it for this cute little guy.  Just look at him?  Ahhhh! I can't get enough. He melts my heart.

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Avery was playing outside with the boys and all of a sudden I hear her come into the house saying, "You guys were not listening to me.  You need to go into time out for a while"

What could they have possibly done to deserve this?? Poor, Poor animals.  

You better mind Avery better next time.

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My two guys sound asleep.  So cute.

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Happy Easter!

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Brian and I were guests to the hottest, most trendy candy store in the city.  The food was delicious!!!!
It was a little pricey, but luckily we had a whole wallet full of imaginary money.
The owner was super nice and was happy to serve us whatever we wanted.  My favorite were the chocolate brownies.  mmmmmmmm

113/365

Happy Birthday Brian!!

36 years old this year! Wow!! We have been together for nearly 19 years!!!


Love you!

Day 8 HCG:  loss as of today:   13.7 out of a 100 lbs to lose by April 2012

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Little Brother wants to be just like Big Brother

This one just lost tooth #5,

This one just wants to show off his teeth for the camera.

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Today was yet another Bridal Show.  There were 5 other cake decorators there this time. This is by far the most I've ever had to compete with.  My favorite part of the show this time was that we had a cake eating contest.  There were 5 couples who were competing for a free wedding cake.  They had to eat a cake (feeding eachother with only their hands). Who ever got done first was the winner.

It was hilarious.

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Brian and I started HCG diet today.  500 calories a day.  No sugar. No carbs.

Oh my gosh, it's going to be a LONG 6 weeks!!

But in saying that, it needs to be a good 6 weeks.  I need to take control of my body. I need to not eat everything I see.  I don't even recognize myself in the mirror anymore.  I don't like what I see.  It's time to make some changes.

Here's the goal:   100 pounds lost by April 2012.

Starting weight is much more than I ever dreamed it would be... now it's time to prove who is in charge! Is it going to be food or myself????   The road will be rough, but in the end, it WILL be worth it.

105/365

Today I helped out my friend with watching her little girl.  

The truth is, she didn't want anything to do with me, but she couldn't get enough of Avery.  

She is an amazing little mom.  She's going to be and incredible real mom someday. 

Thanks Aves for your help.  You saved the day.

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Oh my Gosh, I love this kid!!!
Look how cute his chubby feet are???

He's gotten into a bad habit of crying if he can't see me around.  So, he spends alot of time in this little blue chair on the kitchen counter.  We flirt back and forth while I'm cooking or doing dishes.

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We finally had a day warm enough to play outside.

The kids didn't waste anytime getting out and enjoying the sun! Nor did they decide they were going to make cute faces in this picture.  What in the world are they doing? Crazy kids.

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Today was the annual Springview Farms Easter Egg Hunt. 

The kids had a blast, and even got to meet the Easter Bunny! 

Connor was just chillin in his car seat, fast asleep.. He didn't get to participate this year.

Run Kade, Run!!

Avery loved the bunny!

Brighton had it all figured out. He would grab an egg, shake it, open it up, throw the candy in the basket and drop the egg back on the grass.  (That kid cracks me up!)

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We were really lucky today to have Evelyn Thacker come over for dinner.  She's a lady across the street I get to visit teach. The kids drew her pictures, sang her songs, showed off karate and dance moves, and she even got a crash course of different thomas the train characters.
We had a great night.

                            (I love that none of my kids are even looking at the camera..... nice)

The coolest thing about this lady is that she's 96 years old!
I hope I look this great when I'm that age.

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Tonight was much like every other Saturday night.

We've made a new tradition.

Saturday nights =  Breakfast for dinner in our jammies (mom and dad too), movies and popcorn.
                                              Tonights show:  Nanny McPhee Returns
                                                             I LOVE this tradition.

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Avery had her kindergarten orientation today.

She was one VERY EXCITED little girl.

(We had to have a very detailed discussion that she wasn't actually STARTING kindergarten today)

Here she is with her best friend Sam.  If I have my way, Sam will be my son in law someday. 

He is literally the sweetest kid I have EVER met! 

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Today I spent most of the day working on wedding cakes.  Days like this I feel bad that my kids are being babysat by the television.  When the two oldest were at school, I took some time to just sit and play ball with Brighton.  Then later, he helped me make dinner.
Those little moments were the highlight of my day.  We had so much fun.
I need to remember the small things on my busy days.  It's what life's all about.

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Another spectacular Daddy Daughter Day
Avery played "hookie" from preschool and went skiing with Brian today.
She skiied all day, then went to Zupas for a late lunch.  What could make the day better?
She also made her own "kicker" aka a jump, she was very proud that she could ski on the big hill (she doesn't think Kaden could do), her hockey stops are awesome, and she swore she wasn't tired on the way home only to be snoring a couple minutes later.

What would we do without daddy??? Life is pretty great around here.

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A silly thing to blog about, but I'm doing the happy dance today because the school bus now picks up kids right in front of our house!!!
I can't tell you how AWESOME this is!

On a more "blog worthy" note.....  I've got the cutest boys ever!

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Every time I leave town for any given amount of time,  our house turns into "Clingy World"
Bright wouldn't leave my side today.  He cried when I opened the garage to take out the garbage, and when I put him down for a nap, he said, "Mom, don't leeeeeeve me"!

I'm going to miss these days when they don't need me as much.

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The worst part about coming home....
 87 degrees yesterday in St. George..... 35 driving home today.  Spring in Utah... I just don't get it.

The best part of coming home......
Huge hugs and kisses,  An adorable welcome home sign and kids begging for their presents.  Life away for a few days makes being a mom even better.

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For the past two days, this was my life.

A good book.
An awesome Husband.
Sleeping In.
Palm Trees
Warm Weather
and best of all......
NO KIDS!!!!!