Chuck, Chuck, bo buck.

I just have to blog about this because I can't stop giggling when I think about it.

Lately Brian has been affectionately calling the kids knuckleheads. So on Monday evening we ate dinner at Panda and when we were finished Brian said, " Okay knuckles, buckles, and chuckles, lets get going." Then the kids asked "which one am I dad?" Brian said "Trevon is knuckles, Taylor is buckles, and Jackson you're chuckles." And then Jackson quickly responded " And Dad you can be fuckles!!"

I had to cover my mouth and turn my head away because I was trying so hard to cover up how hard I was laughing. Brian explained to him, with a very straight face I might add, that the rhyme he came up with kinda sounded like a bad word so we probably shouldn't say it again. Oh my gosh, I giggle out loud every time I think about it.

Then last night we went to dinner with some friends and we were telling them the story and laughing about it. And Brian said if his nickname was fuckles then that would make me mother fuckles! (oh, I hope that doesn't offend anybody) I was laughing so hard my eyes were watering and my cheeks hurt.

My baby boy's first day of kindergarten!

Yesterday was Jackson's first day of kindergarten. I can't believe he is old enough to be in school. Why do they have to grow up so fast? He had a great first day. He didn't even want me to drive him to school for his first day. He wanted to ride the bus with Trevon. So I let him ride the bus, but Taylor and I drove to the school and waited for him so I could see him line up with his class. I wanted to make sure he knew where to go. But as it turned out he probably didn't even need me.


I know Jackson will have a great time in his new kindergarten class. I am confident that he will make tons of friends. I love this kid so much!! As nice as it is to only have one kid at home in the mornings, I sure will miss my little blond haired boy!

She CRACKS me up!

Taylor knocked over the dog dish and I couldn't resist grabbing my camera when I looked over and saw her cleaning it up. I was a little irritated when it first happened because I am pretty sure she was standing on the dog dish in order to get to something in the pantry. But this made me giggle and how could I stay mad! :)

Swim Party!

Yesterday my Aunt Barbara and Uncle Larry invited us over to Uncle Larry's brother's house in Alpine for a BBQ. My cousin Evan is leaving for England soon and Barb and Larry are going on a mission to Austin Texas next month. It was nice to see them before they leave. The kids had so much fun playing with Zack and Lindsay in the pool in the backyard. The yard was gorgeous and HUGE!! It had a pool and a playground and two rock waterfalls with a little stream that ran all through the yard. It was pretty amazing! The kids told me that our backyard was boring in comparison, all we have is a trampoline.


Taylor and Lindsay, the little bathing beauties.



Taylor LOVED the slide. But since I still couldn't swim because of my surgery, I made her wear her swim ring unless my mom was there to catch her. One time though she slid down without her ring and we didn't notice until she was halfway down the slide. My cousin Amy swam as fast as she could to grab her. Taylor didn't even panic, she just kinda tread water for a half a second before Amy got to her. That girl sure had my heart beating fast!


Trevon and Jackson also LOVED the slide.

SLAM DUNK!!



Behind the house there is a field with horses. A few of them came up close and let Taylor pet them. It was a very nice and gentle horse. It loved Taylor's hand which had recently been covered in brownie. She informed me later that night that she named the horse Sally. She said "I just love when Sally tickled my hand."

Taylor and Sally.
Here is Taylor and her new best friend Jolie. We are going to be getting to know Jolie a lot better over the next two years because my parents are going to be taking care of Jolie while my Aunt and Uncle are on their mission. She is such a sweet dog, and Taylor has completely fallen in love with her. I told my Aunt not to be surprised if when they come back Jolie has grown a ton, sheds, and answers to the name Chance. (You don't think she'll notice if I switch dogs do you?)

Trevon's first day as a second grader!

Wow, I can't believe my little man is in second grade! His first day was yesterday. He said he didn't know anybody in his class but he is working on finding a new friend. I don't doubt that he will. We love you Trevon and good luck in second grade!

The Cat is out of the bag!

Last week when we got back from camping we decided to tell the kids about our vacation to Disneyland. The Lambs came over for dinner and then Jenn and I had a little scavenger hunt planned for the kids. We started in the backyard and told them we had a surprise, but they had to follow the clues to figure it out. They had a great time racing all through the house trying to find and solve all the clues. Eventually it lead them into the office where I had set out their autograph books we had gotten for them. Even after they picked them up and saw mickey on them, it still took a few seconds before they got it. And when the did, the were ecstatic! We leave in 19 days, and I CAN'T WAIT!!!

Camping at Palisades

On August 8th we went camping with Brian's family for the weekend. We had a great time. The kids had a blast swimming in the lake all day on that Saturday. (I am pretty sure my kids are part fish). Below are some of the pictures I took that weekend.


Here is Taylor getting used to the water.

Taylor swimming and Jackson rowing with his hands on the little raft.
This was the face Jackson gave me because he didn't want his picture taken right then.
Anybody want a cookie?
We rented a paddle boat for the day. Trevon and Braden were impressive with their paddling skills. Everyone said it was quite the workout, but those two boys were awesome at it.
Taylor and Brooklynn chilling in the raft.
Trevon, my first born fish.
Brandon and Christy brought their kayaks with them to the lake. My boys instantly fell in love with them, especially Jackson. He got on that kayak by himself and he had definitely found his thing.
Here is Jackson out on the lake in the kayak all by himself. He was on that thing for probably two hours straight, only taking a few little rests in between. He loved it, and he was pretty good at it for his first time.
Thanks Brandon and Christy for introducing us to the kayak.
Here is Jackson taking one of those little breaks to catch his breath.
We had a nice relaxing weekend, well for me anyways. Poor Brian had to do everything since I was still recovering and was pretty much useless. Thanks honey! I know the kids had so much fun so I hope that made it worth it for you.