I Cut a Bat in my Hair

About a month ago JD was working late again and the boys were content watching TV so I took Lincoln and ran down to Little Ceasers to grab a pizza. As I was giving everyone their pizza Tyler says, "Mom do you like my haircut?" So I finally look at Tyler and I could not believe my eyes. "Tyler WHAT have you done? Have you even looked in the mirror?" So he ran to the bathroom and comes back with the reply "Mom I cut a bat in my hair!!"

"Where did you get the idea to cut your hair?" "From Ms. Angie (his preschool teacher) Mom I have never had my hair cut with scissors before " I am assuming that some girl in his preschool had just gotten a haircut and he wanted to see what it was like to cut his hair with scissors. So he got his kid scissors and stood in the kitchen and chopped away.

At first I wanted to scream we were leaving in a week to San Diego and I wanted some cute family pictures on the beach... but lets be realistic I am 5 1/2 months pregnant. Then I realized how thankful I was that he is a boy and a quick haircut would solve the problem.

It's A GIRL

That's right I am getting my girl :) I say MY girl because JD has always said he didn't want a girl he was fine with all boys. I think the thought of a girl just has big 'ol $$$$ next to it!!

My doctor is awesome, when I went in at 17 weeks I asked if he would take a sneak peek so I could find out what I was having. When he told me it was a girl I sat there in shock and then said, "Are you sure". He politely explained the girl anatomy too me. I thought for sure if I found out I was having a girl there would be tears streaming down my face but no. Besides just being in shock I had a sense of fear come over me and I got nervous!! Probably because I had flashbacks of me in 7th grade.... SCARY!!

I went into to Kaden's class to volunteer that afternoon and his reaction was priceless. He had the biggest smile and gave me the biggest hug and then ran to ask his teacher if he could tell the whole class. This is going to be one lucky little girl, I know Kaden and Tyler will treat her like gold and I am hoping Lincoln will help keep her out of trouble.

Two weeks later I went in for my official ultrasound and it's still a girl. We are 99.5% sure her name will be Kennedy. It still doesn't seem that real to me, but I can't wait to see what she looks like.... JD insists she will have blond hair and blue eyes just like him... and I can't wait to see her melt her Daddy's heart!!

Go UTES

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Dear Kaden & Tyler,

I know your uncle Colby has steered you wrong into liking BYU. My hope as a mother is that same day you will see the light or just look at the score board to see that UTAH really is the team to cheer for. Me and your Dad still love you and we will never give up hope :)

Love,

Mom

After listening to our boys tell us all week that Utah was going down it was great to be awakened to the news (yes I fell asleep during the game) that Utah killed BYU. Even though the next day in the car Tyler was still saying that UTAH stinks and they were going down. Oh when will they see the light :)

Enjoying the Last Days of Summer

Enjoying the Herriman Beach!!
You would never think he can be such a peel!!
We spent Labor Day morning at Utah Lake and then the afternoon at my parents riding motorcycles and watching the kids swim. It was a great day!!

Oh how I dread the last days of Summer. Don't get me wrong I LOVE fall weather it is just the sickness of winter that is unbearable at times. So please SUN and warm weather stay around for as long as you can!!

Random Pics from August

Tyler loves to read books to... the TV, his stuffed animals, etc. I always find him reading books just the same way as Miss Angie does.

Colby and JD taking Lincoln down the slip-n-slide he would scream the whole way down but kept going again and again!!
Best Buddies climbing back up the hill

Tyler's 2nd Year of Preschool

Don't let the scowl fool you he was soo excited to go

Yeah Tyler started preschool on August 23, 2011. This is his second year with his teacher Miss Angie and he absolutely loves going and has so much fun. He makes sure to obey ALL the rules at ALL times. He is so mellow and patient that his teacher referred to him as a "Teachers Dream". We love you Tyler and so excited for all the fun and new things you will get to learn this year!!

P.S. If you ever want to teach your other two brothers how to be a little more mellow your Mom would appreciate it :)

A Day of Firsts

Over a month ago on a beautiful Sunday afternoon Tyler told us he wanted to ride his bike without training wheels. This was more than just a small shocker because it is a struggle to get Tyler to ride his bike at ALL he loves his scooter. Well before I knew JD had taught Tyler how to ride all by himself he did awesome!!

That same day Lincoln finally decided to walk :) It seems like it has taken him forever to learn. He is really bull legged and so the process has been more difficult for him than our other boys. Don't worry though he is one determined and strong willed little boy. I KNOW it will take a lot more than being a little bull legged to keep him from getting what he wants. I battle against his determination every day :)