My Bad!

So yesterday I learned that these signs are truly there for a reason!! We decided to go swimming at the Blackfoot swimming pool, which by the way can be pretty scary. I loved it when I was little but it has really gone down hill over the years. Anyway so after Ben, Emily, Caleb and I got into the pool the first thing Emily says is she has to go potty. I was holding Caleb so Ben volunteered. After a few minutes he came back and once again we get settled in and Emily said I have to go poop. We didn't want to chance it so I decided it was my turn to take her...total mistake! I get out and head for the bathroom. As I started into the bathroom I saw the clerks give me a strange look. I didn't know why so I kept walking. After about 2 seconds of turning the corner to the bathroom I then realized why the strange looks...there was a middle aged man standing there NAKED showering. My first thought was "why is there a naked man in the women's restroom??" Then came my second thought "Holy Crap I AM IN THE MENS RESTROOM" without making a scene I slowly turned around hoping naked guy didn't see me and hoping Emily didn't see naked guy. I got to the final destination and walked slowly back to the pool. I tried to keep my composure but as soon as I saw Ben I started laughing uncontrollably. I was so embarrassed! So lesson learned pay close attention to the restroom signs, they are there for a reason especially at pools!!! Questions I have though...#1 don't men have anything to hide?? I would never walk around a women's restroom naked. #2 Why in the heck didn't the clerks say anything to me??? Ugh!

Pictures

Here are the new pictures I had taken, they turned out cute!

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Family Pics

http://jjhphotography.blogspot.com/

Check out some new family pics (minus Ben since the pics are for him).

Thanks Jen you did an awesome job!!!!!!

Busy as a Bee can be...

Today was a busy day...(well a busy day compared to my normal day). This morning the kids and I went and had one of my friends take some pictures of us. I thought this would be a fun gift to give Ben for Father's day. She was excellent and VERY patient. I can't wait to see them, and will pst them as soon as I get them. After that we came home for awhile and ventured out in the rain to go to lunch with some friends. It was fun to get out and socialize with adults. When we came home Emily was sad and decided to pout in her bed so to make her mad I whipped out my camera. She was in her bed being mad. I worked at it and even got a little smile out of Miss Cranky. Unfortunatley it returned when I told her she was staying put to take a nap. Oh what a punishment!!! Then I was getting ready to feed Caleb and he decided to be a poser so I snapped a few shots of him as well. Mr laid back vs. Miss Cranky!!!

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Celebrate Good Times

This weekend was an eventful one for me. On Saturday it was my 26th birthday. Ben said "you're over the hump and on you're way to being 30" YIKES!! I had a great birthday! Ben took me to Johnny Carinos for lunch and then we went and bought me a new jogging/bike stroller. After that we came home and went on a bike ride, ate cake and watched movies together. It was fun. My kids of course always make my birthday more fun. Emily kept saying "Mom, happy!" That was good enough for me!

On Sunday it was Mother's Day of course and we celebrated it at my Mom and Dad house. We had a BBQ and all of my family was there. I am grateful to be a Mom. It can be challenging, frustrating, maddening and many other things all at the same time. And then one second later it can be so sweet, rewarding, and joyful. For example, the other night Emily was being naughty and I wasmaking her sit on my lap and talk to me then she made this funny noise that made me laugh and I couldn't stop laughing. Everytime we looked at each other we would laugh more. She is one of my best friends, even though we butt heads sometimes and she is only 2. then there is Caleb who is just so cuddly and cute. Today I was talking to my sister and he was just grinning at me because he thought I was talking to him. I am glad he thought that because I love his smiles!!! I love being a Mommy! And I also love and respect the Moms in my life. My mom and sister are 2 of my very best friends. They cheer me up when I am sad and also make me laugh so hard I cry! They are great examples to me and make me want to be a better person. I am also so thankful for Ben's mom!! She is beyind wonderful!! After I had Caleb she stayed and helped me. She never complained even though I am sure there were times when she wanted to! She was more help than I could ever ask for and I just love her so much!!

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Me, Mom, Amber (my sister)

Grandma Empey, Mom, Amber and Caleb

Having some Mother's Day fun...baseball!!

Dad

I would like to dedicate this one to Courtney...

Let the good times roll!! I added a song on my playlist just for my wonderful sis-in-law....we miss you and hope you are doing good....by the way does Miley ring a bell? Love ya!

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Reflections of Christ

My friend Chelsea...(thanks Chelsea) sent me this link and it is simply beautiful!! I watched this after a long day (and night) alone with me kids. So being exhausted it of course made me cry! It is well worth the 5 minute it takes to watch. It just makes me think of how grateful I am for the gospel!!

http://mabrystudios.typepad.com/reflections_of_christ/2008/03/reflections-sli.html

Catchin' some smiles

Caleb is now starting to smile...yeah!!! It is hard to get a picture, but we managed. I love the hair in this one...it is out of control!

Caleb's Blessing Day

Yesterday we blessed Caleb. It was a beautiful day and we were able to have almost all of our family here. Ben gave Caleb a really beautiful blessing! I am so glad I married that boy, he is such a wonderful husband and daddy!! After the blessing we got together and had yummy sandwiches and salads. It was fun to sit around and talk with everyone and have them in our home! caleb was going to wear Ben's blessing outfit but he is too chubby to fit it, so I had to buy one. I thought he looked like the most handsome little blonde hair, blue eyed boy, I have ever seen!

Here are some family pictures we took before church...

Just another day in paradise!

Buddies!! I love to see Ben and Caleb together because they look so much alike! I love the look Caleb is giving Ben.

Emily loves Caleb! It is so much fun to see Emily want to kiss, hold or simply take care of "baby"! Today she went in my room and got a blanket out of the laundry basket and went and covered Caleb up. Very cute!

I thought this was really funny! Whenever Caleb sleeps he totally sacks out! He also loves his swing, so he was is heaven!

This is my cute little niece Taylor. When we were in Utah Caleb starting crying and she went over and started talking to him and he stopped crying. Ever since that day she is just sure that the reason he cries is because he misses her and wants her to hold him.