Bishop Family

Staheli family farm

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Family outing to our favorite Staheli Family Farm

horse rides

Bishop family hoe down band

wandering throught the corn maze

picking the biggest pumpkin we can find

Go Patriots!

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Carson got to do kindergarten flag football year.
Lucky Ryan got talked into being the coach by his wife.

Its pretty funny watching five year olds try to understand "plays" when they don't even understand what direction they are supposed to run. They usually got the ball and ran straight out of bounds to avoid the rush of boys running at them.

Carson did have some cute cheerleaders on the sideline.

Go Patriots!

Marathon #5

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we are so proud of you

Brynlee's b-day

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I'm 2!!

I'm very girly. I love tea parties...

and baby dolls

cake...

and my DADDY!!!

Autumns 7th birthday

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breakfast in bed

10 hyper little first graders

the sweet Hannah Montana electric guitar cake

family dinner at Red Robin (Autumns favorite)

I think she had a pretty good day

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Lagoon

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I'm not joking. They rode this ride 15 times (at least).

Dinosaurs

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We finally took our kids to the dinosaur museum at Thanksgiving Point. My kids (especially Carson) loved it. That place is enormous. It just kept going and going.
It gives you a whole new perspective on how big some of the dinosaurs were. I was as tall as it's shin boneThere was a whole section of "hands on" for the kids. They had a blast.

Kenny Chesney Sun City Carnival Tour

2009-10-08T09:47:00.000-07:00

Ryan let me buy tickets to Kenny again. He is quite the entertainer. His concerts are so much fun!

The people watching was very interesting. It is crazy to see what a little bit of alcohol does to people.

Camping at Navajo Lake

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We don't get to go camping as much as we would like to. My kids wish we could do it every weekend. This is one of our favorite places to go. It is so beautiful.

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Swim Lessons

2009-08-31T20:45:00.000-07:00

This little fish has NO FEAR AT ALL when it comes to water. My other kids would cling to me with all they had when they were her age. Brynlee will run, jump in, sink to the bottom and want to do it again. She doesn't want to be held and thinks she can swim just like her older brother and sister. Scares me to death.
Autumn learned to swim last year, so this year she was working on learning different strokes. They had her going across the lap pool. That makes me tired.
Carson can now swim on his own too. It is such a relief now that they can swim. We spend a lot of time in the water and it is easier to take all three of them by myself now. Bynlee is a full time job.

Dad Day

2009-08-31T20:32:00.000-07:00

Happy super super belated Fathers Day to the two greatest men I know. I am so blessed to have such a great dad. He has always been such a good example to me.
and a Happy Fathers day to my perfect man Ryan. I love him so so much. Everyday he makes me feel like the luckiest wife ever.

It has been awhile since I made one of these. The kids and I had a lot of fun doing it

We got him a triathalon training book. That is his new goal for the year.

Cococut white chocolate chip bunt cake...oh how yummy

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Aprons on
tools in hand

ready to go

making a big mess

finishing touches

Happy faces. So that cake the best ever (if I do say so myself)

Spiderman

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This conversation happens quite frequently

Carson: (walks up to me with costume on)

Mom: Hi Spiderman. How are you?

Carson: (giggling and totally serious) MOM....It's me carson!!!

I'm pretty sure that he would live in this if I would let him.

We love ice cream with the neighbors

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I found mini drumstick ice cream cones at the grocery store. I am now the hit of the neighborhood!! Look at those huge grins. I love it

Big day for Carson..no more training wheels

2009-08-31T17:57:00.000-07:00

We decided to try taking the training wheels off of Carson's bike and give it a try. He was so upset about this. He actually started to cry when he saw what we were going to try and make him do.
We lined them up for the photo shoot and then we were down to business.

I went inside for TWO SECONDS seriously to grab something when they started and when I came back out this is what I saw........................

Carson riding all the way down the street all by himself!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am not kidding he learned to do it in less than 1 minute. It was amazing. At least I think so as the proud mom.

Autumns new bling

2009-08-31T17:46:00.000-07:00

We wanted to wait for Autumn to decided on her own when she would get her ears pierced. She has decided to do it many times just to chicken out at the last minute. Then one day her aunt Cambri told her that she should get them and that was that. Autumn idolized Cambri and will do anything to be like her. So this is picture one. She is still excited.
Now she is terrified!

After. There were some big tears involved.

It's all over and now we have a happy little girl with a bit of new bling.

Saturday's in our family

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My very favorite thing to do on Saturday is to take our boat out to Sand Hollow Resevoir. It is a perfect little lake with beautiful red sand makes a great family beach. Even Brynlee will go on (very slow) tube rides. She is probably my bravest child.
Autumn used to love the tube until she fell off. Now she isn't as big of a fan.

Cheesy pictures from the pool

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I get the camera out and this is what they do.

Carson Preschool Graduation

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Carson finished his second year at Barefoot Montesori. They said he was a great reader and a wonderful helper. Good job Carson!
They learned a lot about the solar system and were showing off their new knowledge.

Carson and his beautiful sisters

and good ol mom

Kindergarten Graduation

2009-08-31T11:03:00.000-07:00

First of all, Yes I know that is the last day of August and this took place in May. I am trying to play major catch up. I doubt anyone still even looks at this blog, but I wanted to get caught up for our family. (These are for you Grandma C)

Autumn's class did a hawaiian luau for their presentation. It was darling. They were fun to watch. Some of these kids have some really funny personalities
This is Kaitlin Skinner, one of Autumn's best friends. They got to play a lot after school.

This is Autumn's teacher, Ms. Quan. Autumn absolutely loved her to pieces. She was a great teacher. Thanks Ms Quan.

She wants to be a cowgirl

2009-08-31T10:56:00.000-07:00

After a super cool birthday party at Callie Graf's, Autumn has decided she wants to be a cowgirl.
She looks pretty cute on that saddle.

Both of the kids loved riding on ponies. It was a great idea for a birthday party.

Carson's birthday

2009-08-31T10:42:00.000-07:00

My little man turned 5 this summer.

All of his cute little friends came over....

and played on the coolest inflatable water slide ever. It was a hit!

We finished it off with yummy cupcake cones. We love birthdays at our house!

Random pics from the week

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Mr and Mrs Christensen

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I promise one of these days I will catch up my blog.

It's swimsuit time again

2009-02-23T07:41:00.000-08:00

Modbe just released their 2009 swimsuit line. There are some fun ones this year. Check out my website for the full scoop!!

www.modbeclothing.com/erica

Real Snow in Dixe

2009-01-09T12:07:00.001-08:00

We woke up to real snow. Even school was canceled.We got ready and played hard
till we got too cold. It happens fast without snow boots.

The Nativity

2009-01-09T12:00:00.000-08:00

My cute friend DeAnna and her family got to play Mary and Joseph in the Nativity this year so we went to see them. It was so spiritual. It is nice to be reminded of the true meaning of Christmas.
I am so grateful for good friends. I honestly have the best friends EVER. I don't know what I would do without them. They have kept we sane through a lot of trials this last year.

Sisters

Snow bunny

2009-01-09T11:55:00.000-08:00

This one loves any flutter of snow. I think she just likes to get all dressed up for the occasion.

Christmas with Santa in the Barn

2009-01-09T11:38:00.000-08:00

We went to Staheli Farm for their Christmas with Santa in the barn. It was awesome and you should all go next year if you live here. My kids had a blast.they had a yummy breakfast with Santasang lots of christmas songs had a teddy bear parade and did some crafts
This is a close up of how Brynlee feels about Santa Claus. She didn't scream but she stuck that lip out
This is right after she got off his lap and got her candy cane. Much better mood.

Carson asked for an art desk and a scooter. He has been a good boy!

Autumn wants a barbie cruise ship and a scooter. She has also been a good girl.

Carson's Christmas program

2009-01-09T11:31:00.000-08:00

This year for Carson's Christmas program they asked me to bring him dressed as a jack in the box. His line was "jump out of the box" He did great and sang all the songs loud. This little boy loves Christmas and everything that goes with it.

I took this picture at the program and thought it was adorable. Brynlee and Lindsey have a special connection. She loves her like her own.

I can do it by myself

2009-01-09T11:28:00.000-08:00

We are now entering the stage where Brynlee insists she can eat on her own. It makes for some messy meals.

Decorating the tree

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Brynlee is being a great helper. (that sweet hairdo is for you Linds. I know how you love her morning look) The finished product.

He's 30!

2009-01-09T11:19:00.000-08:00

Ryan turned 30 and WOULD NOT let me throw a big party. I love birthday parties but since it was his day I respected his wishes and just did a small family dinner. It was fun. Ryan is a wonderful husband and father and we love him so much!

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Scenery

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I apologize for the WAY too many pictures of Hawaii.

Cambri's B-Day Dinner

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Cambri turned 19 years old while we were there. We went to Spaghetti Factory and got sweet balloonsI dare you to find a cooler balloon figure.

Carson got a giant gun with a back pack. I'm sure there are technical gun names for this but I don't know them.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CAM! WE LOVE YOU!

photoshoot with the birds

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Waikiki Beach

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Pearl Harbor

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running

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One of my favorite things we did in Hawaii was...leave our shoes...

and run barefoot on the beach!

Giovanni's shrimp....from a van?

2008-12-16T14:52:00.000-08:00

To be honest I was a little nervous to eat something out of old van but apparently it's something you have to do. The shrimp was super yummy. But the pina coladas were heavenly!
I could have had three a day

and these babies cost me at least 5 lbs. It's a good thing they don't sell these in St George. Highly addictive.

Beach in Laie

2008-12-16T14:29:00.000-08:00

Checking out the wavesGetting readyCaught it!!Building a sand fortress.. oh no! mouth full of sand!and not liking it!

Laie Temple

2008-12-16T14:14:00.000-08:00

This is the drive up to the Laie temple. Breathtaking.

We got to do a session the Temple. The influence of the church is huge in North Shore.
The temple grounds were so beautiful

Behind the temple there is a gigantic tree that has branches perfect for swinging. It was funny to see a full grown man in his suit swinging from a tree. Knight always can make us laugh

Dancing beach babies

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Brynlee's "jazz hands"
Jammin' out on the beach.

A day in Paradise

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This is the life
Big boodie (getting creative with the sand sculptures)

Lil surfer in training

That is a sea turtles head sticking out!!!!

I love this picture

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This is the resort we stayed at.Dad and daughter at sunset

Sunday

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getting ready for church...they wouldn't let me wear the hat
This is Brynlee playing in our backyard

The ward we went to in Laie was so awesome. The people are so so nice and so funny. They are so relaxed and made us feel very welcome. It made us want to stay forever.

Waimea Falls

2008-12-15T11:51:00.000-08:00

Hawaiian Hut (trying to keep dry)

The falls are normally quite a bit smaller. We were there in a "once or twice year storm"

Day 2 (at the beach again)

2008-12-15T10:48:00.000-08:00

We went to Waimea Beach on Saturday.

Dole Plantation

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We got to go to the pineapple plantation. I LOVED LOVED LOVED it. Pineapple is one of my very favorite things ever. I think they said they were "pringle ducks"
Autumn is a singing guitar playing pineapple

Hawaiian beauty

In the gardens

I have never had better food than on the island. We had fresh pineapple that was amazing!!They also had a pineapple ice cream that seriously was to die for and a coconut cake that was impossible to stop eating. Did I mention the mango...yummy!

Cambri as a pineapple

Isn't that cool how the pineapples grow?

First day at the beach

2008-12-14T15:41:00.000-08:00

Hawaii Day 1 "At the airport"

2008-12-14T14:49:00.000-08:00

I love flying out of St George!! It is so much easier..especially with kids. We had this trip booked for almost a year so we had been anticipating this day for a long time. We were all a little excited. We brought my little sister Cambri with us on the trip to help us with the kids. She was so fun to have with us. My kids have so much fun with her. This is one of many pictures of her and Autumn doing their excited face

Our friend "Knight" also came with us. He surprised us with a traditional lei greeting at the airport. It was awesome! It started the trip out great!Don't we look great!

Aloha

2008-10-25T23:33:00.000-07:00

We are in Hawaii for ten days. I tried to get on and post some pictures but my laptop won't read my memory card for some reason. This is my first time here and I absolutely love it. I think it is the most beautiful place on earth.

Eight Years

2008-10-02T19:50:00.000-07:00

Tuesday was our eighth anniversary. I feel so lucky to have married such an incredible man. I love him more and more everyday. These last eight years have been the best years of my life. I love you Ryan.

Video shot of the party

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I am experimenting with this video thing.

Brynlee's Big First Birthday

2008-10-01T15:01:00.000-07:00

We had another birthday this week for Brynlee. She turned one years old!! The last year went by so fast. We have been so blessed to have such a sweet little girl in our family.

She is very loved.
She was spoiled with a huge amount of new toys, books, dolls, clothes, etc. etc. etc.
She understood how to unwrap the presents and thought it was quite fun.
I love watching her when she gets excited.
The theme "our little cupcake has turned one" so we tried to center everything around cupcakes. I wanted to have food for everyone that came but I wasn't sure how to make it coordinate, so we decided to make all the food pink. It was a lot of fun trying to come up with food foods that we could make pink.

This is one of the giant cupcakes. I found this pan at Michaels and was so excited. You cook it in two peices and put it together to make huge cupcake. I loved it!! So easy and way cute.That is a lot of cake for a little girl She wasn't quite sure what to do at first. but she got the hang of it pretty quickly.And then decided it was hilarious to share her treasure with me. We love our sweets! We had to smear a little bit on her face for her because she was way too clean.

bath time in the sink.
This little push car present was one of her favorites. Our sweet tempered little girl became quite fiesty when one of her birthday guest tried to try it out. She knew it was her day to be the boss!!

She is 6

2008-09-29T20:55:00.000-07:00

I didn't think it was possible but I'm afraid that I have created another little person that loves birthdays as much as I do. She looks forward to this day for months. We have had the party planned since March. This year she asked for.....a desk, bookshelf, running shoes, running clothes, makeup, hair stuff, coloring supplies, soccer ball, basketball, mermaid barbie, a recorder, Ariel doll to do her hair, jewelry, jewelry box, princess dress up dress, decorations for her room, play horses, littlest petshop, and a water bottle. Because she has so many people that love her, she got everything she wanted and more (except the water bottle). She was beyond spoiled but that is what birthdays are all about.

This is first thing in the morning. Her dad made her favorite breakfast for her...french toast...yummy!
The friend party. The theme was "Luau" so of course we went swimming.
Autumn and her friend Chloe. We wish she would move closer.
Kaden and Kyler..our favorite friends across the street.
HULA!!!!I made a Hula girl cake.

and we had Hawaiian haystacks for dinner.

I think she had a pretty good day. Happy 6th birthday. We love you!

My sister

2008-09-29T20:54:00.000-07:00

My little sister moved to Orem to go to hair school. I miss her terribly.

Can I brag for a bit?

2008-09-29T20:49:00.000-07:00

This is Autumn with her new Kindergarten teacher doing SEP testing. I have to tell you...Autumn is a smart little thing. She passed off everything the teacher had her do, which is the stuff they should have learned by the END of the year. When Autumn finished the testing, she took a deep breath and sighed "Oh Good, that was so easy". Apparently she was nervous but she did great!! I am so proud.

Good Old Lagoon

2008-09-29T20:37:00.000-07:00

Ryan's company had a lagoon day last month. They paid for our family to go and had a big catered dinner after. I haven't been there for almost eight years. We all had a blast. I decided this needs to be a yearly tradition. (but next time we are doing the water park part)

(from their new ride "Odyssey"...great way to cool off)

Future Rachel Ray?

2008-09-29T20:30:00.000-07:00

My kids LOVE to help me in the kitchen. They want to pour, crack eggs, stir, or use the chopper. They are happy to do anything. I should let them help me more often. Sometimes I just want to get it done but I really should be more patient. Maybe someday soon they can take over for me. That would be fantastic!

Almost here

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I'm ready for................

red, orange, and yellow leaves
hoodies
long pants
hot chocolate
being outside during the day
fall scented scentsy candles (pumpkin spice)
BIRTHDAYS!!!!

Are you?

Tagged. Random Pics

2008-09-09T11:55:00.001-07:00

I was tagged by Jen Cambell this morning to take specific pictures around my house. They are pretty random requests but kinda interesting. Here it goes....
#1- My bathroom. I actually really like my bathroom. When we bought the house it was one of my favorite parts. Big and spacious. My favorite part is the vanity.
#2 What are your kids doing "right now"? I took these pictures early in the morning. Carson is eating his cereal. Fruit Loops. (Yes, I realize there is little nutritional value but they are his favorite) Autumn is very busy getting her beauty sleep. I love watching them sleep. They are so peaceful Brynlee's head popped up when I tried to sneak in to take this picture. Check out that bed head. She definetely gets that from me. So cute!!!#3 My shoes. I just got these about a week ago and I love love them. They aren't my most practical shoes but I love when I can find an excuse to wear them. 99% of the time I am in flip flops or barefoot.

#4 Self Portrait Picture. I really am not a fan of this one. NO ONE should have a camera this close to ones face this early in the morning, but whatever...I am not afraid.
#5. My favorite room. It is my family room. This is where we all hang out. Good Times.
#6 Kitchen Sink....boring..what else can i say. I love my scentsy warmer. My bffmfeo Lindsey Terry sells them. Visit her site here
#7 Laundry Room. This is the downstairs laundry room. Lucky for you I did laundry on Saturday. Normally this room is ALOT scarier.
#8- My closet. One of Ryan's favorite features of our house is seperate closets. It is my very own and it can be messy if I want and nobody can be annoyed.

#9 The Refrigerator..Looks pretty empty. The sad thing is I went grocery shopping yesterday.

#10 Dream Vacation. I have always wanted to go to Hawaii. Thanks to Delta Skymiles my dream will come true next month!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so super excited. We are staying at Turtle Bay in North Shore, Oahu. Does anyone have any suggestions on what we HAVE to do? (Besides sit on the beach and enjoy. YAY!!!

Now I tag.............Brooke, Jennie, Josie, and Lindsey. Let's see it!

From the desk of Autumn

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Carson's First Day of Preschool

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A week after Autumn started school, it was finally Carson's turn. He looked so handsome. Last year Autumn and Carson went to preschool together so he was a little sad that his sister wasn't going to be there with him but he loved his first day.

Autumn's First Day of Kindergarten

2008-09-03T09:41:00.000-07:00

My little girl started school. She has been anxiously looking forward to this day for the last three years. She is in afternoon kindergarten so the morning before school started was torture for her. She was ready to go by about 8:00 and we had to get creative to keep her busy. She loves going and is doing so good. I can't believe how grown up she has gotten.

Huge Modbe Sale

2008-07-29T09:12:00.000-07:00

Modbe started a great sale today with items at 4.99 and up. Select swim is on sale, so if you've been waiting for the right time to buy.....here it is. Also, many styles including the awesome long fit shirts and skirts are hot items today! Great back to school items as well as sprucing up our summer/fall wardrobes. If you'd like to take a look and place an order, please visit my website www.modbeclothing.com/erica or http://www.modbeclothing.com/ and when looking for a consultant, please find my name Erica Bishop and enter my number which is 1447.

Thanks so much...Please call with any questions and Happy Summer Shopping!

Erica Bishop 435-467-5338

New Website!

2008-07-28T14:02:00.000-07:00

I got a new modbe website....check it out!!

http://modbeclothing.com/erica

My mom's surprise b-day party

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We threw my mom a surprise party for her ??th birthday at Pasta Factory. She told us she didn't want anyone to even acknowledge her birthday so we were a bit worried she would be upset but she was a good sport.
She was surprised
and happy!

My mom........

loves her family and would do anything for them.

loves being a grandma and would spend every minute with her grandkids if she could.

is extremely talented. The things she can do to a home is amazing!

is a wonderful listener. I love that I can talk to her about anything.

is a hard worker.

is super beautiful.

has a strong testimony and shares it.

is funny. I love her jokes!

cares about others.

My mom is an incredible woman. She has been a wonderful example to me and I am so grateful her. Mom.... We love you so much

More fishing

2008-07-28T08:41:00.000-07:00

We went fishing with Mike, Brandy, Micah, Mallorie, Barry, and Karen.
Once again, we caught....NOTHING.
But at least we had fun.

4th of July

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Flags New outfits Vernon Worthen Park HOT Slides Trains Swings Popsicles Snow Cones Bishop BBQ 4 hrs of Swimming Homeade Ice Cream Bathtime Christensen BBQ So much food our bellies ached Back to the park Blankets Cousins Glowsticks Great Firework Show (OOHH AAHHH) Back to Christensens for our own show Pops Fountains Sparklers Nasty Sparkler burn on poor Carsons toes :( Drive home happy and exhausted. We are so blessed to live in the wonderful country God bless the USA

We had such a fun day. The fourth of July has always been one of my very favorite holidays.

teeny tiny little miss brynlee

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Brynlee Paige

Nine months old

15 lbs (2nd percentile)

26 inches (8th percentile)

Bright blue eyes

first tooth finally poking through

Things she has mastered so far.....

took three steps
pulls herself up to, and in some cases up onto, and over EVERYTHING.
crawls to the top of the stairs
waves bye bye
raises up arms when you say SOO big
blows kisses
says... "ma ma"-"da da" -"hi" -"ama"
plays peek a boo
sleeps through the night
feeds herself finger foods

She is happiest baby I've ever known. She is the sunshine of the family. I am a lucky mom.

I'M NOT TIRED!!!!!

2008-06-27T17:45:00.000-07:00

We went swimming today and when I got home I asked my kids if they were tired. They INSISTED that they were not tired at all. I told them maybe they should just lay down for a minute and see if they might be just a little tired.

Carson....."I promise mom, we are not tired"

Me....."O.K. that's fine we'll go grocery shopping."

I go in the other room and come back two minutes later....

They are out!

So I have at least an hour with all three kids asleep. What should I do with my free time????

Jumping Jacks

2008-06-27T17:09:00.000-07:00

So what do you do in St. George when it is 107 degrees outside and the kids need to get out of the house and play......Jumping Jacks!!! Welcome to my kids' latest obsession. It is a giant warehouse full of huge inflatable toys. It is cool inside and there is a great section for parents with couches and magazines. My kids will play for hours. We spent four hours there and they still begged to stay when I finally dragged them away.

This is the four muskateers. Carson, Kyler, Kaden, and Autumn.

They even have a cute little area for little kids that Brynlee could play in.
She can crawl and climb all over and doesn't get hurt when she tumbles.
Autumn is a great big sis.
So happy.
Every hour they dim the lights, get the disco balls rolling, the dance tunes jammin, and the dance party begins! Check out Autumn's sweet moves.

This Lindsey aka the second mom

If you haven't been yet, you'll have to go give it a try.

Fishing at Pine Valley

2008-06-27T16:04:00.000-07:00

We tried to go camping up at Pine Valley but when we got up there the campground was already full. My kids (and husband) were devastated but we decided to stay for a few hours and eat dinner and try our fishing skills. We didn't catch anything but it was absolutely beautiful up there. I love to be the mountains.

Farm Camp

2008-06-19T09:23:00.001-07:00

My friend Sherrie is doing the most adorable kids camp at Staheli Farm this summer.

They took a tour of the farm in a behind a tractor....

slid down the corn slide...

learned about tractors....
learned about LOTS of animals......

and even got to feed them!!!!(my camera died so I missed them feeding all the animals)
(pot bellied pig named "Bacon")

They also learned about fruits and vegetables, learned about planting and harvesting a garden, gathered eggs, played lots of fun games, sang songs, ate yummy snacks, colored cute pictures, and got to see what it takes to work on a farm. Their motto is work hard and play hard. My kids had the time of their lives and I had to drag them away with a promise we would go back.

Go to http://stahelifamilyfarms.com for all the information. If you have kids you have to sign them up.

Happy Fathers Day

2008-06-17T17:55:00.001-07:00

There is something so incredible about seeing the man you love holding a brand new baby.

My hubba hubba husband chillin on the balcony of the cruise ship.

I think he is so good looking!

Ryan is always coming up with fun things to do with the family. I love him for that.

Happy Fathers Day to my wonderful husband Ryan. Somehow I managed to marry an incredible man that makes so happy every day. I thought I would tell him some of the things that I love about him...

I love that....

you are a great father to our kids.
you are such a hard worker.
you make me laugh everyday
you love the gospel.
you are always looking for ways to help others.
you always play with the kids when you get home from work.
you like treats as much as I do.
you never complain about my imperfections. (I know there are alot)
you honor your priesthood
you let me go out on girls nights whenever I want to
you cook, clean, do laundry, change diapers, and bathe kids without me having to ask you
you take us on super fun family vacations
you make my birthday fun every year
you teach our kids how to work
you are so incredibly smart
you can do anything you put your mind to
you are very sensitive to peoples feelings
you love to organize and make lists
you can fix ANYTHING
you take care of the kids in the middle of the night so I can get some sleep
you will do anything to make us happy
you have the cleanest closet I've ever seen
you always make sure we do family prayer, scriptures, and family home evening
you know how to clean a bathroom
you tell me I am beautiful even when I am big fat and pregnant
you call me several times a day just to say Hi and that you love me
you are still romantic and bring me flowers just because
you run and ride your bike
you are kind
you spend all your spare time with the family
you let me win because you know it makes me mad to lose.
you make fabulous crepes.
you want a big family.
you were able to take me to the temple so we could be sealed together forever.

Ryan, you are an amazing man and I feel so blessed to have you in my life. I love you so so much!!!

Brandy and Mike's Wedding

2008-06-11T11:00:00.000-07:00

Ryan's sister Brandy got married on Saturday. Everything was beautiful and we are so excited to have Mike in the family. He has been so wonderful to Brandy's girls and I know that she is so happy. Congratulations!

You may kiss the bride!The beautiful flower girls Micah and Mallorie

Practicing her curtsyAlways got a "cheeser"I love these two so much

Out on the dance floor
Ohhh....so sweet!
The whole gang

OOps

2008-06-11T10:57:00.000-07:00

This is what happens when a bag of chips is left out.

Bridal Shower

2008-06-11T10:53:00.001-07:00

I went to a bridal shower for my sister in law and caught this funny picture of her daughter Micah. She is a little embarassed about the gifts her mother is receiving.

Another Day at the Lake

2008-06-11T10:44:00.000-07:00

For some reason Carson decided he was scared of the tube and refused to get on. Ryan picked him up anyways and put him on the tube. If you can't tell, he is not pleased.
Faster Faster!!
This little girl would stay on the lake all day every day if she could.

We love the new Rec Center

2008-06-05T09:40:00.000-07:00

This is us at the new Washington City Community Center. The pool area HUGE and so much fun. The pool is mostly indoor and there are two playgrounds, a lazy river, hydrotube, and lap pool. I think we will get a lot of use out of it all year long.

This Carson aka "Spiderman"
Brynlee loved the swings.
We found some cousins there!
Happy Days!

Playing outside with the puppy

2008-06-05T08:39:00.000-07:00

Cambri brought over her friend A.J."s new golden retreiver puppy, West, for us to play with. He is the cutest little thing. Brynlee was so funny. She would pet his nose and then giggle. She did it over and over again. It made want to get one but I am not sure if we are ready for a dog yet or not. Those little puppies are hard to resist.

CAN

2008-05-29T10:26:00.000-07:00

This is one of the most amazing stories I have ever seen. Please take ten minutes watch it. I bawl like a baby every time I see it. click here

Total Events
224 Triathlons, 6 Ironman distances, 5 Half Ironman
20 Duathlons
65 Marathons, 25 Boston Marathons
8 18.6 Milers
81 Half Marathons
1 20K
35 10 Milers
29 Falmouth 7.1 milers, 1 Falmouth in the Fall Event
8 15K
208 10K
147 5 Milers
4 8K
17 4 Milers
101 5K
7 20 Milers
2 11K
1 7K
Total 958 events

Personal Bests
2:40:47 Marathon
56:21 15K
1:21:12 Half Marathon
40:27 7.1 Miler
13:43:37 Ironman Triathlon
35:48 10K
2:01:54 18.6 miler
27:17 5 miler
59:01 10 miler
17:40 5K
2:10:45 20 miler

www.teamhoyt.com

My right hand girl.

2008-05-28T15:20:00.000-07:00

I honestly don't know what I would do without my Autumn.

Congratulations to my cute little graduates 2008

2008-05-28T15:07:00.000-07:00

So the kids are done with preschool. They were able to go to school together this year at Barefoot Montessori. Autumn learned how to read this year and Carson is doing great with math. We enjoyed watching them show us all the fun things they learned this year.

The newest member of the (extended) Bishop family

2008-05-28T14:56:00.000-07:00

Abrielle Shay Butler

Ryan's sister Shelene...the proud mom
Shelene had her baby last week and she is absolutely beautiful. She has lots of hair, perfect little chubby cheeks, and big eyes. Mom and baby are doing great.

Happy Birthday Micah

2008-05-28T14:53:00.001-07:00

It was my neices birthday last week and we celebrated at Olive Garden. Micah is such an amazing teenager. I hope that my girls turn out as wonderful as she is.

Pictures for Grandma Christensen

2008-05-19T14:52:00.000-07:00

My mom is hard to buy for, so this year Jonathan's wife Susan and I had the brilliant idea of getting a picture of all her grandkids taken. Of course we waited until two days before Mothers Day and Kiddie Kandids was a MAD HOUSE to say the least. I felt so bad for the poor girls working there who had to deal with people like us trying to get way too many little kids to all look at the camera at the same time and smile. After many frustrating hours we got a couple of half way decent pictures and called it good for the day. I know this sounds ridiculous, but I was exhausted when we were done.
It was all worth it when my mom started crying when she got the pictures. I know she loves her grandkids so much and they love her so much too. They would rather be at her house than anywhere else. She is the best mom and grandma ever.

Mothers Day

2008-05-19T14:32:00.000-07:00

I had such a wonderful Mother's Day this year. Ryan and the kids spoiled me. I got all day Saturday to do whatever I wanted while Ryan took the kids. He went grocery shopping, cleaned the house, and made dinner. Sunday I got breakfast in bed which consisted of strawberry and raspberry crepes (my absolute favorite), chocolate milk, candy, flowers, and cards. I also got a new cell phone, perfume, and diamond earrings. It couldn't have been a better day.

Being a wife and a mother has been the most incredible blessing in my life. I am so grateful to have such a perfect husband that takes such good care of our family and such a strong testimony of Jesus Christ. And then to have healthy, smart, beautiful kids that I love more than I thought was humanly possible. I am truely happy and love being a mom.

Thank you Ryan, Autumn, Carson, and Brynlee for such a great day. I love you.

Gymnastics Review

2008-05-19T14:20:00.000-07:00

The kids had their gymnastics review last week. Gym day is always their favorite day of the week, and they were so excited to show us all that they had learned this year. I was quite impressed.

This is Carson getting his award for "Great Balance"
Autumn won an award for "Great Cartwheels"
chin ups
Fabulous bar skills
Look at that balance!!!
Ta Da!!

Look at that cute boy!

Imagination

2008-05-19T14:13:00.001-07:00

I love little kids and their imaginations. Autumn, Kaden, Carson, and Kyler came down dressed up and told me to sit down and get ready for the "play". Of course Autumn was in charge and told the rest of them what to do and say. She and Kaden were married and had a baby and Kyler and Carson were the bad guys trying to get them. It was hilarious to watch. (Check out the sweet shoes on Kaden)

My beautiful sister Cambri

2008-05-11T19:40:00.000-07:00

My little sister Cambri graduates from High School this month. Cambri is so pretty and is so much fun to be around. I have always wished I was more like her. She might be moving away for college and I don't want her to go. I would miss her so bad.

Carson's Birthday

2008-05-08T22:30:00.001-07:00

A birthday isn't a birthday at our house without lunch at McDonalds. Kaden Kyler Carter and Rory met us there. He was beyond happy about this.

At school he got to wear the special birthday hat and pass out treats. They sang the cutest song about the earth going around the sun four times while he held a globe and walked in a circle around a giant light (sun).

The big birthday bash started right after school with swimming, slip n slides, water balloons, bubbles, games, candy, and cupcakes.

This is the kids chanting... "hotter hotter hotter" Apparently the water was a bit chilly and Ryan wasn't bring the buckets of hot water fast enough.

Spiderman masks

Silly Faces

Opening one of MANY presents.
Immediately after the friend party was the family party. We ate more sugar, opened more presents, and had lots of fun.

The birthday boy got his very own cake. When I was tucking him in that night he asked me with his eyes half way shut- "How much longer till my next birthday?" I told him 365 days, to which he replied.. "that is a long time...how much longer till Chrismas?" I think he was asleep before I could answer.

Early Mothers Day breakfast

2008-05-08T22:14:00.000-07:00

Autumn and I were talking about Mothers Day this morning and all of a sudden she said she had a surprise for me and ran out of the room. She came back five minutes later with a bowl of Honeybunches of Oats with Strawberries, a big glass of water, a blanket, and a little handmade card that she had just made. She told me that she had made me breakfast in bed and that I was the best mom in the whole wide world. She also told me that she was going to take care of me for the rest of the weekend. All I can say is WOW!! I am pretty sure that she is the cutest little five year old ever.

(It is moments like this that make me so grateful to be a mom)