The Schneider Family

St. George!

2011-08-31T14:04:00.000-07:00

First things first before i go into our Utah trip. coby and chloe started another year of preschool. they were so excited to go back and see all their friends and miss rebekah! the are now going on their second week and they are learning to write their names and letters. it is so crazy to think my sweet babies are learning how to write!!!! It is nuts

waiting to go in to class!

she has been into posing lately.

Ok these are in no particular order. but a few weeks ago we went to utah to spend time with family, haven and britt rented a amazing house in St George for a few days. we had a BLAST!!! here are pictures of all the kids in the huge bath tub britt had in the room she was sleeping in. the tup was huge and a perfect spot to bathe ALL the grand kids in.One night we added bubbles to it and all the kiddos were covered!

Goose was not so sure about it at first!

Sweet Brayden!

so this house......gorgeous house had a pool and all we did was swim and swim and swim! My camera caught peyton and brylee jumping in the water!

Kaylee and Cade enjoying the warm weather!
So we found this huge whale and us adults had so much fun trying to see who could stay on it the longest and who could dive off on it the best. well, i caught this right before adam biffed it! It looks pretty cool though!

chloe taking her turn to jump in! Coby and chloe did amazing swimming. they were all over the place!

Haven cracking us all up by being the octopus man! He took all the noodles and.....um.....stuffed them in his......um......in his swim shorts! The kids thought it was pretty cool though!

Here haven is surfing in the air!

Baby Mayson hanging out with grandma. Love the hat!

Ok so here are the kids in that bubble bath I was talking about........

AND this is how much bubbles they got! If we didn't turn it off it could of been a mess! I think it is so funny that all their little heads are poking out! When we got them out, we could not even tell who was who!

Thanks Haven and Britt we had so much fun that we are talking about next year:)

we then headed up to Britts house in Lehi to go enjoy a day at Lagoon.......more pics of that to come!

HAAADD To Share!

2011-08-09T15:45:00.000-07:00

So as Coby and Chloe have ventured into the fun fours I have found that they still say and do funny things and this one was a must share post! I think you will get a kick out of it like we did;)

So my new Sis Melanie was sitting on our parents bed showing her daughter Lydia, Chloe and Coby her wedding photos. She came across a picture of her making a funny face and their conversation went like this (hope i get this right, I was not in the room at the moment):

Melanie: Aunt Melanie is making an ugle face!
Chloe: Yeah my mom was ugly in her picture too!
Melanie: What?
Chloe: When she was in the hospital she was ugly cause she had 2 babies in her tummy!
Coby: Yeah she was fat!
Chloe Yeah cause she had too babies in her tummy!
Coby: yeah and daddy's fat too!
Chloe: yeah but he doesn't have two babies in his tummy!
Coby: yep he just has food in there!

Adam was like thanks guys! I told him well, they thought I was Ugly and Fat!!!! Kids are SO honest! I better start teaching them to be nice! Like the other day we were in the drive thru at Burger King and the guy working the window had freckles ALL over and Chloe yells at the top of her lungs "HEY GUY WHY DO YOU HAVE CHICKEN POX ALL OVER YOU"?! I cringed, and pretended like I didn't hear her. Then once we were gone I had to explain what they were and that saying things like that aren't very nice. AH!!! KIDS!

Superhero's to the rescue!

2011-07-29T13:43:00.001-07:00

4 years ago today I was able to hold me sweet babies for the first time! It is so sad that they are no longer my babies! It really hit me today! Yes I lost it! Another year down and before I know it they will be gone. It goes SO FAST! We had a SUPERHERO party. All the kids got capes< and it was a huge hit! All the kids showing off their capes!

I had the all the kids jump off a rock and took pictures of them flying through the air!

Here is the b-day girl flying through the air!

They got bikes from us this year. Here is Super Coby riding his bike!

Roshea got into the spirit of their party. Her picture turned out so awesome!

Steve and LaSchelle came by to see the twins and to drop off thier gifts. Coby and Chloe ADORE these two so it was fun getting to see them for a few minutes! Thanks guys!

Happy Birthday kiddos!

More 3 year old funnies!

2011-07-09T16:31:00.000-07:00

So a while ago on fathers day Adam, me, and Coby where sitting on our bed talking. Our conversation went like this....

Me: Coby give daddy a huge hug, it's Fathers Day!
Coby: (he has a puzzled face) Fathers Day is by your Birthday? (Adams B-day is june 9th)
Adam: Yep! it goes mommy birthday, mothers day, daddy's birthday, fathers day, and then your birthday!
Coby: (still very puzzled) Daddy? When is Son's Day?

We both bursted out laughing! Smart kid! I dont think I ever thought about having a daughters day!

So EVERY DAY when I do Chloe's hair she always has huge melt downs and cries during the whole processes! And, every day I always ask her, "Do you want me to give you something to cry about"?
Well a few days ago I told her that when mommy was a little girl she would cry to. Cuz she hated getting her hair combed. And, my mommy, Grandma Donna, would ask me if I wanted something to cry about too! Well today when I was doing her hair our conversation went like this......

Chloe: Mommy I was doing my bunnies hair this morning!
Me: oh yeah?
Chloe: She was crying cuz she didnt want her hair combed!
Me: Thats too bad!
Chloe: (with big eyes) You know what I told her?
Me: what?
Chloe: Do you want me to give you something to cry about!

I laughed! Silly girl! I guess she'll be saying that to her daughter!

I've Always Known, but now I KNOW!

2011-06-05T22:09:00.000-07:00

I have always known what a blessing my kids are. 3 years of fertility treatments and 1 long round of IVF proved that to me. Seriously, that call from my fertility Dr. telling me I was finally pregnant was the best day of my life! I didn't think it could get any better until they placed two little peanuts into my arms! And, each just gets better. They are my life and my light. Bringing me more joy than I could of ever imagined. So, to say that I always have known what a gift they are is an understatement. But, these last few months have taught me that these two little crazies are more than a gift, they are my miracles!
Twins have thrown me for a loop. It took 3 years to finally FEEL like I could have another baby. Back in June of last year I was feeling like it was "time" to have another baby. With promptings comes more promptings, and more promptings. I finally felt like I could not ignore them any longer. To this day I wonder what the Lord really wants from me, but I will go more into that later. We both agreed that it was time for another little one. We gave it time. Six months later we went and saw our fertility Dr. Long story short, we had a frozen embryo way back when we did IVF with Coby and Chloe. So we began another round of IVF to implant our little frozen baby. We felt good, everything fell into place, and we were sure this was our answer to many promptings over the last several months. After the 3 months of medication, shots, and a super sore behind I finally went in for my blood pregnancy test. Around noon that day I got a call from Dr. telling me that we were indeed pregnant!!! We were over the moon! We were doing what the Lord had prompted us to.....growing our little family and I was finally ready for a new little bundle of joy to come into our home. My Dr. then gave me instructions to come back in a week and do another blood test to make sure my #'s were going up. A week later I went in and again around noon my Dr. called to tell me......."I am sorry Jennesa your #'s went way down. you are going to loose it. This is what we call a Chemical Pregnancy. I need you to come back in for more blood work and then we can start over in month or two". These words were so devastating to me. My heart ached so much and for a week I cried! I did loose it and we were back to square one, but I wasn't going to give up that easily! A month later we went back, started the meds, and began another round! Another LONG story short, we were missed quoted the amount. It was way more than we could afford and we had to stop everything. again, I was devastated, heart broken, and kept wondering" if this what the Lord wants me to do then why is it not happening"? I realize now we weren't very prepared and after loosing the baby Adam kept telling me should give it sometime, but I was not having it. I wanted a baby and there was no talking me out of it. I think it was my way of coping with the loss.
It's been a hard few months, but each struggle I was reminded how very blessed I am. I mean there are so many others out there with harder trials then myself, people who have taught me that life is too short. And, with each struggle there was my amazing husband to help lift me off the floor and to remind me that life is too short! Not to mention my little miracles, who for them I had to get up each day and forget myself and get to work;), and again remind me that LIFE IS TOO DANG SHORT.
All of this reminded me of my own mother, who I have ached for so much these past few months. She was only able to have Tyler and me. Somehow I think she knew that life for her was going to be cut shorter then most, so she lived each day like it was her last! Truly cherishing each day with us. I know she wanted more kids, because after she past a social worker came to my dad and told him that she had begun the adoption process. I am sure her heart ached for more, but she never showed it, only embraced what the Lord had blessed her with!!
So why share this? I guess it's my way of getting my feelings out, a way to remind myself how much I have grown, and maybe to show my kids what an amazing gift they are to me! Last little thing I feel I must write down.......When I lost the baby, Coby came into my room where I was laying and asked if I would throw the football to him. I brushed him off because I just wanted to wallow in my pity. As he walked off sadly something (or the spirit) said to me, "don't let this moment slip by jennesa, you need him right now". So I sat up and stopped him, told him I would throw it with him for just a few minutes. We sat on the floor for an hour, AN HOUR, throwing the ball to each other, laughing, giggling, and enjoying the moment! He was my saving grace that day, because after that I realized once again how blessed I truly am! I did need him! Through all of this I have had many hugs and kisses from my sweet Chloe. When she has seen me crying she'll just sit by me and hold my hand. the first time she did this I was once again touch by the love my Heavenly Father has for me by giving me my little miracles.
Life is good, we are happy and for now I am just enjoying each day with Coby and Chloe. I am not sure what the Lord wants from us right now, but I do know that He knows whats best for each of us. He knows what we need to grow, and even though it's a hard road He allows others to comfort us along the way. I am sure I will look back at all of this as I have once before, and say wow I am so much stronger now. My dad often tells me that, "if nothing else these things we go through can give us compassion for others. It sort of makes us Christ like, and in the end that's why we are here".

The long lost update!

2011-05-23T20:37:00.000-07:00

So I don't have pictures of the new house yet, but I will be posting about that soon. Things have been pretty nuts around here and my kiddos have been a big part of the craziness! This is Coby and his cousin Jackson. We finally buzzed his head. For those of you who know, I love my sons hair. He has thick curly hair, and the color is so pretty! It grows so fast and I am ALWAYS taking him to get his hair cut. It is pretty annoying! Every summer I have people telling me I should just buzz it and every summer I cant bring myself to do it. Until a few weeks ago! I am sad it is gone, but really it is so nice to not have to worry about combing it. He was SO angry with us at first! It was funny. He kept saying, "I mad at you mom and dad"! "I want my hair back"! I think it has grown on him now.

These pics are backwards. Chloe had her recital this month! This is her with her trophy. She has been in love with it ever since. In fact, she kept rubbing it in Cobys face that we had to go hunt a trophy down for him. Lucky for us and Coby, Derrick (Adams bother) had one to spare. I need a pic of him with his! "Coby bud, Mom promises to get you into something fun soon enough"!

This year was a complete difference from last year. She ATE IT UP! She danced and danced and danced!

We got to make a trip to snowflake last month. Britt and her kids came, so we had to go see the cousins! We took the kids golfing. This kid is in heaven! Can't you tell by his face

The toothless wonders! So, long story short.....Chloe fell at some point in her young life. It kept getting infected and the dentist decided to pull it. It was a funny appointment when she got it pulled. Her and Brylee are now twinners!

The day she got it pulled, she was out all morning because of the meds. Coby was SO sweet with her. I walked in to check on her and he was laying by her rubbing her back. Another time I went into check her and he had put all of her babies around her and had covered her with her blanky. He also kept coming in and asking me when Chloe was going to wake up cuz he wanted to play with her. He was so beside himself and was so bored without her! It was cute!

I love that they have cousins close in age. These two were inseparable!

More updates to come I just had to start somewhere!

Bitter Sweet!

2011-03-17T18:58:00.000-07:00

We have moved! Out of house that we have been in for 5 years. Out of the home that we brought our sweet babies to. Out of the place that became my own through the years. Out of those walls that held so many great memories! It's SAD!! Even more sad cause I have left so many great Friends! BUT, I knew this move was needed and the house that we are in is big, and beautiful! And with change comes growth! We are still close to family which is has been such a blessing! I can't thank my mother-in-law enough for ALL her hard work in helping turn this house into a home. And, I do feel like it's home now!

In other news........ I took Coby and Chloe to get new shoes for the summer. On our way to the store Chloe says to me:
Chloe: Mom?
Me: What Honey.
Chloe: (with major excitement in her voice) I really need a pair of Sketchers!!!!

How does a 3 year old know what Sketchers are, let alone have a fashion sense enough to be picky on what brand of shoes she MUST have! Lucky for me she really has no idea what Sketchers logo is and I got her to settle on a really cute pair of sandles!

Aonther funny.......
Chloe: Come on Coby lets go outside.
Coby: ok (runs and grabs her hand)
Chloe: Lets just take a little stroll!

Long Unpdate!

2011-02-23T12:56:00.001-08:00

Here it goes........ First, my babies!!!! Ok they are not babies anymore, but oh how I love these two! Dirty faces and all! They are starting to POSE for pictures. It is a miracle!

Adam's sweet Grandpa past away and the McCalls came down for the funeral. They stayed at Creston's and Cynthia's and came over for breakfast the next morning. I LOVE LOVE my newest nephew Mayson! He is a sweet baby and can I just say, Britt you look great!!! One of the other kiddos put this little tiara on him and he was not having it!

I did get a cute picture, but it was upside down! He was so much fun! I only wish they stayed longer so I could love on him longer! He'll be grown next time I see him:( Thanks guys for coming over. Coby and Chloe keep asking when they will get to play with your kids again.

Here is the crew who cooked breakfast! Thanks guys!!

Braydon! What can I say he always has a priceless smile when he poses for pictures! I love this boy!Waiting to eat!

Cadesters is almost as big as Kaylee, and yet she sure enjoyed entertaining the chunky monkey by letting him sit on her! He was pretty content!

Next item of business.......Chloe getting stuck behind the kitchen table! Yes people she is a lot like her mother! I was on the phone when I herd terrible screams from the kitchen, and Coby running in to tell me Chloe was stuck! I HAD to get a picture. She was not happy!

Here they are getting ready for their Valentines class party. They were so excited to give all their class mates a Valentine!

So all these pictures are backwards, but Chloe danced at the Suns pregame show a few weeks ago. Here is Coby posing for a pic.

He was going to the bathroom for the hundredth time! He LOVED LOVED the basketball game. It is so up his ally!

This was as close as my camera would allow, but we were so incredibly proud of her. She did the whole dance AND she even got on the big screen. You can see the Camera Man trying to get her! It was so exciting.

When we got there she was so clingy and I thought, there is no way she is going to do this. The next thing I know she goes down there and struts her stuff!

The back of her costume. I was trying to get her hair. It was curly.

Here she is in first position. She is learning this in dance this year.

We were so proud of her!

A Third Could Be In The Cards?!

2011-02-01T15:10:00.000-08:00

Sorry this is NOT an announcement! I just say this because I started watching my brother Tyler's baby Tayah! She has been lots of fun and the twins have been extra good. They LOVE having a baby around! I was really worried, you know scared that having a baby in the home would turn things upside down. That I would be even more stressed than I am with the twins, but I was way wrong and a little surprised. It probably helps that she is a great baby, AND I don't have her at the hardest times......nights! Let just say that I am finally feeling like a third child might not be so bad, but a blessing! Ok, so I know babies are blessings, but lets face it being a mom is hard work;) Needless to say I am getting there;)
So these pictures are backwards, and not very good. I got a really nice camera for Christmas and I am still trying to learn how to use it. Once I have accomplished that I am sure I will a bloggin fool......ok that might be a dream!
Coby and Chloe have been pretty good during all this babysitting! This pic cracked me up I walked into the kitchen to them playing their games while lounging on the counter. How they thought that was more comfortable than their beds is beyond me!

Playing away!

This is Tayah aka Taytor tot! She is a doll and so sweet! She's quit strong for only being 2 months, has started to smile, and Tyler said she laughed for him over the weekend! She has been so fun! I feel for my sis-in-law having to leave her everyday, but she really is a trooper!

So just maybe, just maybe we might have another little Schneider running around here someday!

I Did It!

2011-01-31T11:37:00.000-08:00

well at least I made it the first month. My New Years resolution is to attend the temple every month! I made it for the month of January! AND we have a date scheduled for Feb. I feel this resolution will be accomplished for sure!!

Another Year Comes and Goes.

2010-12-18T07:48:00.000-08:00

Here are a few of the things we have been up to this year........ I threw my 1st baby shower for Tyler's wife, Christina! It was a lot of work but lots of fun. My wonderful Mother-in-law came down to help me. With out her help I would not have been as organized!!! I picked out the material and LaSchelle made this quilt for me. It turned out so cute!

Our diaper cake!

Coby got to golf with Grandpa a couple times this year!

We got to play and play and play with cousins! We even made a trip to Utah to spend the 4th of July with the McCalls! It was Tons of fun!

Went on lots of Golf Cart rides at Grandmas!

Went to my BIG Brimhall Reunion! The kids had fun camping and getting dirty!

AND my favorite.......Our BAHAMAS CRUISE!!! If I could do this every year I WOULD!!! We had a blast! Ate LOTS of good food!

Enjoyed these amazing blue waters!

Even swam with sting rays!

Got cute animals made out of our towels and left on our bed every night!

Most important and my most fav. spending time with my best friend! NO kids and relaxing with him was SO good for us!

Did I mention how pretty it was! LOVE LOVE LOVED it! Want to go back right now!

Coby and Chloe started school this year and are doing so well. They love it and ask everyday if it's school day. Ms. Rebekah is a great teacher and I love all the things they are learning!

They were an ASU cheerleader and football player this year for Halloween. They loved it!

AH! They are growing SO fast!

Celebrated their 3rd b-day, and had their first friend party!

They had swim lessons and learned how to dive in and dive under the water! They have become very good at swimming. We did LOTS AND LOTS of swimming this summer. I am excited to see how much they will learn this next year.

They have no fear when it comes to swimming!

This picture touched me. She got in trouble cause she wasn't listening and had to sit in time out. Coby got out and put his arm around her and said, "it's ok Chwoe"! Sweet! They really are best friends!

Adam is about a year away from getting his masters. He just got released from the 2nd counselor in the bishopric and is enjoying some free time, well as much as work and school will allow! He is a great dad and a wonderful hubby! We love and appreciate all that he does for our fam.

As for me I am in the YW! I love it! I stay busy chasing my 3 year olds.

I spent my summer attending the weddings of my parents and learning that life sometimes gives you unexpected things, but with the Savior ALL is well. I have learned a great deal of forgiveness and humility and I try very hard to never take life for granted. I feel SO blessed to have two beautiful kids. I truly believe the Lord gave me them when I needed them the most. To help heal me and keep me busy! I only share this because my blog is like my journal and I want my kids to know how we can find peace when life gets tough. To my family and friends I want you to all know how much I LOVE you. Thanks for your love, support, help, and mostly your examples! I sure hope this next year brings you all happiness!

So much to update.........

2010-11-23T15:18:00.000-08:00

BUT I'll do that another post. I really need to!!!!! Anyways, this post is more pictures taken by Lacey. We love her and she does a good job!

For those who have asked, no her hair is not natural! Stinky I know! I put curlers in her hair and I have done it SO much people are beginning to think her hair IS natural! Poor girl got VERY straight hair. Oh well, she is still so cute if you ask me!!!

This picture, I feel, was the ONLY one he actually cooperated and smiled on! He has the cutest smile! It says, I am such a sweet boy! If he only knew what a stinker he can be! I guess he'll get his pay backs when he has a little guy just like him!

So this picture is my fave!!! The kids faces are priceless!! What can I say they are 3 and completely crazy! Someday we'll have perfect pictures with perfect smiles! Until then I'll take these cute faces and smiles!!

What can I say........I LOVE being a mom to these two!

It must be Teach Mom Day!

2010-10-18T12:08:00.000-07:00

How is it that kids just happen to say or do the things that just put us into our place! That remind us whats really important, and yet they do it so lovingly, and innocently! Well today must be one of those days because both my kids have done this to me several times already.

I was getting upset with them because they would not pick up their toys (this happens daily!). My volume in my voice must have been rising because Chloe grabs my face ever so gently and says, " Momma, you really need to use your quit voice." Then she says, "we just learning momma." Huh?!!! Wise words from a 3 year old! I began to think about her little comment."We are all learning aren't we", is what I was thinking. Through this journey in life and motherhood I forget that my kids are learning too! Sweet girl! Her comment is making me try so much harder today!

Then if that wasn't enough. Coby has been caring around a Book of Mormon ALL morning long. As I was running around cleaning and doing my daily chores, he comes up to me and says, "who's that?" He was showing me a picture of Lehi, Nephi, and his brothers looking at the Liahona. I took a moment to sit and explain to him who they were and what they were doing. Our conversation turned to a few other picture in the book, Joseph Smith and Jesus. We talked a little bit about them and then our conversation was done. I realized once again that he was teaching me to take more time to teach them!

Oh how I love these moments! Children are certainly a gift from our Heavenly Father to reminds us who we are and why we are here! I LOVE THEM SO STINKING MUCH!! Thanks kiddos! I guess that means I am off to get some scripture reading time in while they are asleep!

Little Lesson's in Life.

2010-09-30T13:45:00.000-07:00

Today was another day for preschool. I opened my little Lulu's (Chloe) back pack to find a really cute kitty lunch box inside. Now we don't own a cute kitty lunch box, and I knew that my sweet Chloe had taken it from someone. And, I was pretty sure that that someone was in her preschool class. I was a little mortified at the fact that she had taken something that wasn't hers. I also admit that I was nervous that this little girls mom would think I was a really bad parent for not teaching my kid that stealing was not OK. I called her into the kitchen and sat her on the counter so she could look at me face to face. This was a serious matter and I needed her to understand that it is not OK to take things that aren't yours. Our conversation went like this:

Mom: Honey did you take this lunch box?

Chloe: Um yeth.

Mom: Honey you can't take things that aren't yours. This is called stealing and it is not nice.

Chloe: But......I just like it.

Mom: That doesn't mean it's OK to take it. IT IS NOT YOURS! We have to give it back.

Chloe: Can I keep it? ( I could tell she was not understanding me, or at least pretending not to understand)

Mom: Chloe, it is not your lunch box.

Chloe: It's has kitties on it and it's purple. I like purple!

Mom:( SIGH!!!!!!) You are taking it back today OK and you will say sorry OK!

Chloe: I ask if I can have it mom! (she was very excited about this idea)

Mom: No you may not ask if you can have it. You will give it back and that is final!

Chloe: Sheesh! You just buy me a kitty lunch box?

Mom: Uh...........(she was grinning from ear to ear! She had me right were she wanted me.) If you give this lunch box back, tell your friend sorry, and never take things that aren't yours again, we'll see.

Chloe: Maybe for Christmas!!!!!!

Mom: Sure!

Now I had her right were I wanted her. Most days if the twins really want something I just tell them maybe you'll get it for Christmas. They just smile and leave it at that. She did just that, and our conversation was done. She returned the lunch box, said sorry, and even hugged her friend. Her friends mom was totally understanding and told me that it was all done in innocence. I just hope that Chloe understood my lesson I was trying to teach her and not just the fact that she might get a cute kitty lunch box for Christmas!

3 Year Pictures

2010-09-22T15:59:00.000-07:00

These were taken a while ago by my friend Alacey who has taken most of our pictures in the past. I LOVED how these all turned out! She did an awesome job!

I have to admit that when we pulled up to this location I was a little leery about how they would turn out, but who would of thought an welding shop would be a great place for pictures!

On a side note, here a few funny things the twins have said in the last few days......

We were on our way to take Chloe to dance.

Chloe: Is Costco that way?

Mom: No honey Costco is the other way. We aren't going to Costco.

Chloe: Oh..........(long pause) mom you have to choose the right path!

Mom: Um OK????

Chloe: (pointing her finger and looking very serious) I am patient mom!

I have no idea what her little mind was thinking. How we went from Cosco to the right path to being patient is beyond me?

Adam and I took the kids to Sonic to get drinks. Chloe had taken her straw out of her cup and waving it around said, "I am going to turn you into a pumpkin daddy. Bipily bopily boo!"

I was folding laundry when I herd the twins playing in their room. I peeked in to see what they were up to.

Coby: ( him and Chloe were sitting on their bed with a ton of toys piled on top) Mom! this is our air pwane.

Chloe: Ya! and this is the Cwazy Wiver (river) ( she had pointed to the floor)!

Coby: Get on Mom! You will drown!

Their imagination amazes me every day!

There was a cricket in the kitchen and Chloe was freaking out over it.

Chloe: MOOOMMM there is a Cwicket in the kitchen!! kill it!

Coby: I kill it Chwoe! ( he runs to get his shoe) Then he proceeds to smash the heck out of it.

Coby: oh gwoss I mashed it to pieces!!!

Chloe: Thanks Coby! (She gives him a huge kiss and hug)

Little Lou Lou

2010-09-16T07:59:00.000-07:00

It was high time I posted about our little lou lou! She is so easy going lately! She has a great personality. Her pre-school teacher says she is very outgoing and makes friends easily! This morning, after she was dressed, I found her in the bathroom sitting on the sink looking at herself. When I walked in she looked at me and said, "Momma I am so Cute!" That made me laugh. Then I thought, "well at least she is confident in herself." On the other hand, I hope she is not going to be conceited! She says and does funny things! She also LOVES to be the boss! Coby gets his far share of what to do, but most of the time he doesn't mind. The other day they were eating dinner when Coby told me he was done eating. Chloe lifted her finger at him and said, " You need to take 5 more bites before you get down, ok." He just smiled and said ok and took 5 more bites. Hey, at least she got him to eat more of his dinner. Even though she can be dramatic at times, I LOVE how easy going she has been lately. She sure makes my life simple and fun! I love ya sister! This is not the greatest picture, but it's all I had uploaded on my new lap top. AND I am still having SD card troubles.

It's a good thing he's cute!

2010-09-01T19:51:00.000-07:00

And so the terrible three's begin! Tantrum's and not listening here we come!!! I have used this phrase a lot lately......"It's a good thing your cute!" After the stunt he pulled today that phrase is even more true, cause I was ready to, well you know, strangle him (not literally:)). Anyways, here's the story. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays we go over to a friend's house to swim. We have really enjoyed it. Well today when we got home, and after bath, I was trying to get him dressed. He was so mad at me cause he did not want to wear his "crab shirt" I had picked out for him. It was all I had cleaned because laundry was in the process of being done. So he started throwing a tantrum. I began trying to reason with him. Those of you who have or have had a three year old knows that sometimes reasoning is not an option. Anyways, I have been trying a new way of communicating with my kids. Get down at eye level and explain in toddler terms (are they even called toddlers anymore?). Well, here I am on my knees in front of a naked little boy trying to get him to put cloths on when all of sudden his tantrum goes from hysterical to funny. That's right he starts laughing. Then he shoots his little peanut at me, as my sis-in-law calls it, and says, "I'm going to pee on you mom"! Huh? No time to think, no time to run, no time to do anything. Before I knew it I am being showered on right in the chest!!! My next choice of words are not aloud on the blog. Yes people I said something I should not have, but oh I was so angry! He is three, potty trained, and totally knows better! Needless to say he got a potty shower, which is a cold shower and is what they get when they have an accident. I could NOT BELIEVE he intentionally peed on me! Stinker! It is a good thing you are cute little man! I still love ya!

Three Year Old Funnies!

2010-08-29T19:56:00.000-07:00

We were running late and I was trying to get Chloe to put her back pack on.
Mom: Chloe please get your back pack on. I am NOT going to ask you again!
Chloe: OK! Sheesh! (Then she continues to play with her baby doll)
Mom: NO NOW!!
Chloe: Sheesh mom! You are so Concoplated (complicated)!!!!

I was having another tickle war with Cobes.
Mom: Coby mom is so pooped! ( after I had been tickling for a while)
Coby: (with a really concerned look on his face and while he touches my bottom) You pooped mom?
I could not stop laughing!!!!!

Happy Birthday to my Mom!!

2010-08-23T15:22:00.000-07:00

Some things I remember about her.........
* She loved to play barbies with me.
* She always always did my hair, never missed a day, and sometimes did it 2 or 3 times a day! AND this is something my dad teases me about saying, YOUR ARE JUST LIKE YOUR MOTHER!
* She used both bathrooms to get ready in. 1 for her hair and the other for her makeup. I LOVED to follow her back and forth between both bathrooms and watch her carefully get ready for the day!
* She would go walking every morning with some of her friends in the ward.
* In the summers while Tyler and I played in the sprinklers in the back yard, she would lay out to get a nice tan. I really wonder where my white skin came from. She could get a nice tan!!!
* She tucked us in at night, and said prayers with us!
* She tickled (scratched, whatever you call it) my back ALL the time. I still ask Adam to tickle it. It feels really good!!!
* She served others.
* She treasured her time with Tyler and I especially in the end!
* She gave lots of hugs and kisses
We were in snowflake a while ago and I ran into an old friend of my moms. She started to cry and said, You look just like your mom! Of course I cried too, but I also felt proud to get this comment. I don't get it often!
I could go on and on! I miss her so stinking much, but I know she is watching over us. I can't believe another year has gone on without her. Happy Birthday momma we love ya!

SOME Pre-school pictures.

2010-08-19T12:07:00.000-07:00

Well I think my SD card is ruined, and I had b-day pics on it. URGE!!! As you will see the one of Cobes is half gray? Don't know why. Anyways like I said they had SO SO much fun. They got a paper bag with their names on them before they walked into class, and these cute head bands are what they got to make out of the things in their bags. I really think they are going to love it. Today they got bring a sack full of all their favorite things (book, movie, toy, treat, etc.). Then each child got to share what was in their bags at circle time. What a great way to get to know their friends!

I HATE COMPUTERS!!!!

2010-08-17T15:05:00.000-07:00

That's right people I HATE them. I have seriously been trying to get my kiddos first day of pre-school pictures uploaded from my SD card to my computer ALL afternoon, and it is so not happening! Why? I have NO idea! You would think it's easy, but what in the wide world of sports! HUH!!! SO, hopefully Adam can come home and help me cause I am going to throw the computer through the wall!
Ok, so I got SOME of that out.........They LOVED school so much! I was second guessing my decision to send them this year, but after today I KNOW I made the right decision! They were up at 6:00 with their back packs on ready to go. Unfortunately they had to wait until 9:00. They were so stinking cute with their back packs on. HOPEFULLY, if you stayed tuned, you'll get to see those cuties in their school getup. Until then I am closing this computer and taking a long break from it!

Mom STOP, I'd peeped my pants!!!!

2010-08-10T12:34:00.000-07:00

I LOVE LOVE the sweet sound of my kids laughing. On occasion (ok it's become daily) when I need to hear them laugh, I'll pin them down and tickle them until they have had enough! They LOVE it, and I LOVE it! I think you all know where this mght be going? Anyways, today our tickle war started out no different. I pinned the Cobsters down, arms and all, and went to town making him squeal! He was very much enjoying it, and his laugh had me going. You know that real laugh that comes from your gut and your eyes water cause you can't stop laughing. Yeah that was both of us! Then all of the sudden this look of terror came into Coby's eyes and he screams, MOM STOP, I'd peep my pants! Ok that was all it took for me to stop because I could feel it on my bottom ( I wasn't completely sitting on him, I promise!) But.....I COULD NOT STOP LAUGHING! I still can't. It makes me chuckle just thinking about it! He did not think that was too funny! Needless to say he was asking me to tickle him again AFTER he was all cleaned up. Lesson learned......don't tickle TOO much!

3 Already...........Sigh!

2010-07-29T07:29:00.000-07:00

We made it through the terrible two's! Although, this might be a conterversary topic. Some say that the two's were hard and others say three's were hard. I guess we are about to find out. I thought two's were pretty hard, so I am hoping this year is a little easier!

Wow, were to start! These two are such a joy in my life and I can't believe they are 3! They have grown so much in the last three years that I barely remember what they were like as babies! Luckily we have pictures!

Coby has changed a lot. He is really thinning out and is loosing all his baby fat. He is really tall and is talking A LOT. He does stutter, but I hear he'll grow out of that. He is still so sweet! I don't think that will ever changed. Coby is getting better at golfing, and trust me Adam keeps working with him. Whenever we go to Snowflake he gets to go golfing with dad, and that is his most favorite thing to do. In fact, Adam put a hole in our back yard and Coby has spent many hours putting and hitting the ball. He is into Toy Story right now! I am actually happy he has a favorite thing......it makes buying presents so much easier! He and Chloe are starting Pre-School this year and are so excited!

Chloe's hair is getting long, and as you can see in the pictures holds curls beautifully! I LOVE it! She is ALL girl and will gladly let me put curlers in and will wear them all night without complaining. I hated when my mom put those curlers in! She is also getting taller, but will never reach her brother. She is too smart for her own good! She is also excited to start pre-school! She Loves anything girly like, Barbies, My Little Pony, dress ups, and Baby dolls!

They both do and say things that crack us up! We are so glad they here on this earth together. I can't imagine one without the other! The best day of my entire life was the day the doctor placed them into my arms.......I didn't have a clue then how they would change my life! I love you two so much! Happy Birthday!

Funny Story!

2010-06-14T09:21:00.000-07:00

I know I have been a very bad blogger lately, but I have gotten way behind and my motivation is gone out the window! However, I do have a story for you all, one that my sister-in-law suggested I blog about! So, we had a surprise b-day party for Adam on Friday night. It was a swim/bbq party. Chloe needed to go potty and I must have been busy doing something, so my sis-in-law Darci took her potty for me. I guess while she was in there with her helping her, Chloe took it upon herself to wipe and then proceeded to wipe her nose with the same tissue she had just wipe herself with! Then she thru it into the toilet! Gross I know, but we all got a kick out of it.

We have been MIA for a while......

2010-05-11T19:03:00.000-07:00

and have been very busy, and because we have been MIA and very busy we have lots of pictures to show you. But first the potty update: Coby and Chloe are now completely trained (except nights). They now tell me when they need to go and have been trying to go on their own. After the first day I was SO ready to quit......lucky for me I didn't because by the 3rd day they had it down (the concept of it) After the first 2 weeks they were pros! I feel so blessed that they were so ready! LIFE is so nice without diaper........not to mention so is our bank account.

These pictures are out of order, but am too lazy to fix it.
We went to Snowflake this weekend to go pick up our new van. I LOVE my van, but don't have any pictures of it. It's a dodge caravan, red, with automatic doors, and a DVD player. We got a great deal, plus their is SO much room in it. Anyways, while we were there the we got to enjoy a few fun things with Adam's mom and dad!
Chloe trying to hit the golf ball. She just wants to do whatever her brother does!

We CAN NOT go to Snowflake without taking Coby to the course! He would throw a fit if we didn't. Father like son, Coby is in Heaven when he gets a club in his hands!

Thanks to LaSchelle for the suggestion of going to my moms grave. We decided to take flowers for mothers day. The wind was blowing, but we still enjoyed going.

My b-day was on Friday, so LaSchelle made me cupcakes. Cake and candles is what it's all about for the twins when it comes to birthdays. Chloe sure enjoyed her cupcake!

Coby made a perfect mustache with his cupcake

They HAD to help blow them out! Thanks Steve and LaSchelle for all you do for our family!

Brittany and 3 out of 4 of her kiddos came to stay with us for a week. We really enjoyed having them come. We went to Makutu's Island (not sure how that is spelled) one day. The kids loved it and us adults even loved it. If you ever get a chance to take your kids, go! Here is 7 out of 8 grand kids together. We missed ya Peyton!

Coby could care less about the slides. All he wanted to do was play games.

What was cool about this place was that parents were aloud to climb up with their kids. I really got my exercise, but had a blast. It really brings out the kid in ya!

While they were here we set up Grandma Schelle's water slide. Chloe was a dare devil........

......and Coby wanted nothing to do with the water, so he held the hose!

There is always so much to do and not enough time to do it, but we are well and enjoying life. Lots has happened.....my mom is getting married on June 5th and my dad is getting married some time in July. Hearts are beginning to heal and we are all ready to move on. Coby and Chloe continue to be a bright spot in our lives and keep us very busy. Chloe has started dance and has her first recital on Friday (more pics to come of that). The most exciting thing as of now is our cruise to the Bahama's at the end of this month. I AM SO READY for a vacation! All and all we are doing well and lovin life!

No more diapers!!!!

2010-03-05T13:14:00.000-08:00

I would post a picture of the kids in their undies, but I am not so sure that would be appropriate on my not so private blog. So I'll just tell you all the story. My goal was to start in Jan. Somehow, I couldn't motivate myself to start, and here we are in March. On Monday (yes I just started), I put away the diapers and pulled out the underwear determined to get them trained! Monday was probably one of the worst days of my motherhood life! I called Adam more than a dozen times bawling, and telling him I was quiting! I was still determined so I stuck with it. As most challenges with the twins I knew that TIME was all I needed (still need). So Tuesday came, we had many great potty times together;) Wednesday came and we had more great potty times together!!! Oh, we have had many accidents too, but "TIME" is what I keep telling myself. Whats funny (for me) is that I have been totally patient with it all! I thought I would be a basket case. Thursday we had no pee accidents at all! Today is the same! Now #2 is still a challenge for the Cobsters, but I am very hopeful he'll get it! Every time I look at them in their undies, I can't believe how big they are! Crazy!

I guess I needed the reminder!

2010-02-23T18:38:00.000-08:00

Wow, is motherhood a JOURNEY! I've been feeling......very overwhelmed......um, to say the least! Sick kids, sick mom, and being cooped up for two weeks took a tole on us all! I have a great Mother-in-law who felt like she needed to come and help.....what a huge blessing that was, but after she left I was cooped up for a few more days wondering if I am doing the best I can as a mom. Some women out there can pop out babies, and have enormous patients to last their babies whole childhood and then some. Most days I feel like that will never be me! However, these feelings I have been having somehow came to a screeching halt when I read a friends blog today. It took her a very long time to get pregnant, something I know LOTS about. She talked about the feelings she is having as she is caring her babe........the happiness she feels!!!! I somehow forgot all that in the mist of the terrible two's. I remember when Adam and I WANTED kids SO bad. We had been certified to adopt and on our web page I told that potential birth mother that I couldn't wait for the sound of pitter patter feet early in the morning running into our room. With that said, tomorrow I am going to wake up to the sound of pitter patter feet and be grateful for this motherhood JOURNEY!!!! Thanks to my dear Friend for that reminder!

Sappy Love Post!

2010-02-13T17:38:00.001-08:00

So Adam has no idea I am writing about him, and he probably won't know for a few days since I have been pretty bad at updating! I am sure you all don't want to hear about all the sappy things I have to say about my hubby, but it is my blog so I'll do whatever I want:) I so often think about what a PERFECT choice I made in choosing my eternal companion!!!!! I don't know about any of you wives out there, but I look at my life and how our paths crossed, when we got married, and how our lives are today! No doubt we were meant to be together! These past few years have been hard for me, trials I NEVER thought I would have to face! Boy have they made me want to be a better wife! He has ALWAYS been my rock, my friend. How many hubbies out there do dishes, laundry, lets their wives sleep in, brings flowers, lets their wives sob on their shoulders, and the list goes on and on! I hope he knows during this Valentines weekend and always, how much I LOVE him! I look forward to growing old with him. He truly deserves the world and so much more. Love ya babe!

Coby and Chloe's funnies!!!

2010-01-21T07:48:00.000-08:00

Mom: Coby are you my buddy?
Coby: No, I Coby!
Mom: Ok

Coby and Chloe playing in the dirt outside. I walk out just in time to see them throwing dirt at each other.
Mom: You two stop throwing dirt!
They continue to do it.
Mom: I am going to count to 3 and you both need to stop or you will get a spanking. (still throwing dirt) 1....2......3!
They don't stop, so I give them each a spank (yes I spank....don't judge!)
Chloe: Good job Coby, give me a five! (Coby gives her a high five)
I stood there with my mouth opened wide. I then brought them in to sit into time out! Little stinkers.

Mom: Chloe can you help mommy and Coby pick up the toys please?
Chloe: OK CAPTAIN MOMMA!!! (as she hold her hand up and salutes me)

Coby has a friend in his nursery class he LOVES to play with.
Mom: Coby are you ready to go play with Tate?
Coby: I go play with TAPE?!!
Mom: Yeah! Lets go!
Coby: (As we walk into Nursery he sees Tate) Hi TAPE!!!!!

They are talking so much and say the funniest things. My goal this year is to blog about them more. And the last thing I MUST blog about is Little miss Chloe going poop in the potty (oh the joys of being a mom) yesterday morning!!!! I don't know if it was fluke, but I think that was a sign to me that it's time to potty train. I am so not looking forward to this, but I guess I need to start somewhere. Needless to say, I was proud of her and she was very very proud of herself. Lets pray they are easy to train!!!

It's about darn time!

2010-01-21T07:10:00.000-08:00

December was a fun filled month for us. We enjoyed a winter festival here in Johnson Ranch. They got to pet animals at the little petting zoo they had. Also, we all got to ride the Fairis Wheel but I have no pictures of that.

The kids got to bounce around in thier boucing things:)

And would NOT get out!!

These pcitures uploaded back wards. The kids got to see Santa at our ward party. They did EXACTLY what I thought they would do. Chloe sat on his lap the whole time with stars in her eyes. She was looking forward to it ALL night!

Coby on then other hand could care less, and when we got up to see Santa he freaked and jumped off!

Here is Chloe throwing a fit because she HAD to wait her turn to see Santa!

Christmas morning was a hoot. They would open a gift and want to play with it. It took us a while to get through all their gifts, but it was so much fun to watch them!

They got bikes for Christmas, and have been a HUGE hit!

It was so much more fun this year. Christmas eve I was very sick, so Adam had them most of the day and said that he would throw the Santa card whenever they would act up and sure enough they would be on their best behavior! A few days after Christmas they still thought santa was going to come. Too funny!

I really tried to teach them about Christ and the true meaning of Christmas this year. I put out or little people nativity set and whenenver I got a chance we talked about baby Jesus. We also took them to the visitors center at the temple. As they sat in front of the statue if Jesus, I was amazed at how GOOD they were. They even sat and listened to the words of Jesus......the whole thing without a peep!!!! I was sad to see Christmas go, but glad to have a new fresh year come upon us. I now this post was a long time coming, but we hope you all had a good Christmas too!!

Coming Soon........

2010-01-13T13:00:00.001-08:00

an update! I am having troubles with the pictures.

You Happy, Mom?

2009-12-21T16:38:00.000-08:00

So, I have come to the conclusion that I must not wake up very happy these days?! Coby and Chloe are usually awake between 5:30am & 6:00am......or 6:30 if I am lucky! Anyways, Adam will get up, turn cartoons on, and get them their milk. I have a wonderful hubby, I know! Then he gets ready for work and I continue to lay in bed for as long as my sweet kids will allow. Lately, Coby will come in after an hour and say, "You happy, mom?" I must say, that response sure has helped me to wake up happy! Poor kid has been concerned that if I don't wake up happy our whole day is a disaster. Whats sad, he is so right on! My New Years resolution.....wake up Happy!!!!!

We have a vampire in our house, and it's not THE goodlooking one...........

2009-12-07T18:06:00.000-08:00

Although she is very cute and I love her regardless, but seriously I NEED HELP!!!! Chloe has been biting for........well......a while. I have seriously tried everything!!!! Like spanking, giving her hot sauce, vinegar, pepper, time out, and I have even bitten her back (don't call cps, it killed me but I was desperate!). NONE and mean NONE of these things have worked! She has only bitten Coby, and as if that wasn't bad enough, she finally broke down and bit a friend! I had to warn their nursery leaders on Sunday. It is SO embarrassing! You start to wonder, am I a bad parent! I don't tolerate it EVER, and she is usually upset when I discipline her, but somehow it doesn't get through to her!!!!! I don't know what else to try! Any suggestions. Totally at a loss on this one!

New Family Pictures

2009-12-03T06:53:00.001-08:00

My dad wanted pictures for his house, so we decided to get our pictures taken and then frame them for him for Christmas. My friend Alacey Yarn took these and I LOVE them!!! They turned out so good. Beware there are a lot!

Thanks Lacey!

Thanksgiving

2009-11-29T07:01:00.000-08:00

Once again there are no pictures!!!! This whole week when I arrived to my destinations I would remember my camera. Of course remembering it after the fact resulted in no memories captured! URG! Anyways, it was a really great Thanksgiving. My kiddos got to play with cousins, and are finally at an age where they really LOVED it! We spent it with the Schneider's this year. Steve and LaSchelle came down and stayed with us. Brittany and Haven drove from Utah and stayed with Creston and Cynthia. We had our feast at Creston's, which by the way was very yummy!! One of my favorite moments was the Turkey Waddle. Me, Britt, and Haven decided to get up Thanksgiving morning and run this 5k for a very good cause. Haven ran it, but Britt and I walked it. We kept up a quick pace and actually jogged a few time including the end! It was so much fun and I decided that I want to get into shape and do these things more often. Plus, I totally didn't feel guilty eating lots of yummy food later that day! Another favorite moment was seeing my kiddos SO happy to play, play, and play! They were so good and LOVED having Grandpa and Grandma stay at our house. In fact, they still are asking about them!
Next thing I forgot to capture on camera was our crazy night at Toys R Us! Yes people Adam, me, and Britt stayed up all night to hit the midnight sale! We stood in a very long line until 12:00, but we got mostly everything we needed and saved a lot! We continued our crazy shopping adventure until 9:00 Friday morning. My sister-in-law Christina joined us to get in on the action! I really had a lot of fun, but was so tired the next day. Luckily my kids took a 3 1/2 hour nap. I am sad that Adam has to go back to work on Monday. Which brings me to my next favorite moment......having him home for 5 days straight! We love having daddy home that long! Thanks Schneider family for everything, it was lots of fun!

I think it's time to update!!!!

2009-11-11T10:58:00.000-08:00

Life has been a bit crazy, so my blog as been one of those things that got neglected. On top of that we have had computer problems! So I'll start off with this picture. We have church at 12:00, during nap time. By the time we get home and get dinner Adam and I struggle to keep them awake! This usually happens. It makes for a fun Sunday:) They sure are innocent when they are asleep though;) Next is Halloween. Coby this year went as a frog and Chloe was the princess! They were SO MUCH FUN this year. They got the concept of trick-or-treating and LOVED the fact that if they said those magic words they got treats........LOTS OF treats!

My sisters tagged along too and Adam and I took advantage of sending the twins up to the houses with them. Jade the zombie with Coby!

Ok, so I am so bumed I didn't get a great picture of Roshea's costume. She went as a stick figure, and this picture doesn't show how hilarious it really was!! It totally looked like a stick figure in the dark, and because my camera had a flash it wouldn't work:(. But none the less she got A TON of complements on her costume. She is very creative!

The princess trying to smile. Her new thing is when I tell her to smile for the picture she does this cheesy smile. A friend made her crown! It turned out so good!
The night started off with a not so happy Coby, but eventually he came around and enjoyed himself! He made a cute frog!
So this picture happened this morning. I was on the phone and he happened to find my makeup. I think he has watch me one to many times put on mascara. When I thought the two's could not get any worse, they have!!! While at a presidency meeting at our 2ND counselors home, Coby dunked his head into the toilet after her daughter went potty. Oh, there are so many other stories I am sure I could tell you. Like they're nick names are the "SMACK DOWN TWINS" in nursery because they like to wrestle with each other, and the other kids! I sometimes feel like these things are a reflection to my parenting skills! They keep me on my toes for sure!!

But I think I'll end this post on a positive note. They are growing and learning. They keep us laughing with the funny little things they come up with. Chloe is speaking full sentences now. The other morning she came in kind of upset. She looked at me with sad eyes and said, "Mommy, do you know where my brush is?" Yep, ladies and gentlemen she said a complete full sentence. Totally blew me away! She can sing her ABC's, among other songs. She belted out "Jesus Wants Me For a Sunbeam" in the car the other day. Coby joined in too! She knows her shapes, even an octagon, and she is very close to having her colors down!

My sweet Coby is not too far behind. I was so worried about his speech, but somehow he has taken a turn and talks more and more. This morning daddy asked him if he loved daddy or mommy. He said mommy:) Then Adam ask why not him and he said your boring! Ok so he was really saying bowling because he still remembers our bowling experience, but he really is speaking well. He is becoming more like his father every day. Adam got him an ASU shirt that I can rarely get off of him.....and he would rather watch football then Mickey Mouse?! He still loves to cuddle and I sure can't get enough of that!

I am loving this motherhood journey. It has it's ups and downs, but most of all it gives me the opportunity to grow along side them. Lets just pray I don't mess them up too bad;)

Fun, Fun, Fun!!!!

2009-10-05T12:14:00.000-07:00

So instead of being where we should have been, listening to conference, we were out having a party! Don't worry, I recorded it and plan to watch it when my twins are napping. Anyways, my dad planned a surprise b-day party for my sister Jade at the bowling ally. This was the first time Coby and Chloe got to get in on the bowling action and we found that they REALLY love it! I usually can get my pictures to turn, but for some weird reason this one won't. This is "Bompa" and Coby!

" Grama" and Chloe watching her ball roll down the ally! She would jump up and down when she hit the pins!

Roshea cheesing it! I love this girl!

Some of my most favorite people. Jade is the little one. She had a good birthday!

Coby scoping out his bowling ball!

This was seriously the cutest thing ever! He would roll his ball and stand their with his hands up until it hit his pins. Then he would get really excited!

Here's Chloe trying to roll the heavy ball. She kept saying, "I too heavy momma"! No I didn't forget the t in "It" she really does say I.

Chandler Regional Hospital had a Fall Festival for all their nursery graduates! Because Chloe and Coby were ones of those tiny babies that graduated, we were invited to go. I HAD to go because I wanted to see the nurses that took such good care of my babies, and I wanted them to see how much the twins have grown. We only got to see one of the nurses, BUT she was their main nurse and the one that I REALLY wanted to see! I wish we got a picture of her with the twins, but she was very busy! We had lots of fun!

They had a little petting zoo. They loved loved it!

They got to pet goats.........(Chloe looks like she is looking at his butt, but she was really trying to get the dirt out of her shoe)

Bunnies, and a tiny little pig..........

a cow, a lama, chickens, and a duck.

Plus, they had all kinds of fun jumping things. They loved the slide!

We also got to play a few games where they got a few prizes. They also won gold fish! Yes real live gold fish! So now we have two new additions to our family. Max and PJ are their names. There from the movie "The Goofy Movie". We had so much fun and Gina (their nurse) thought they were so big and so cute!!

Lots of nothing going on!

2009-10-02T13:10:00.000-07:00

Coby is in love with football, and loves anything that has to do with football! Logan came over after a game and Coby REALLY wanted to put his jersey on. It smelled horrible, but Coby didn't care!!

Chloe loves to dress up, and loves carting her purse around. Here she is cheesing it with her purse filled with all kinds of fun things........well as much as that little thing would allow!

Nothing too exciting going on around here. I stay very busy trying to keep up with two toddlers, trying to keep my house from falling apart, and my calling!!!! I REALLY need to update on their room, and a few other little things we have done with our home! Our next project is our yard & garden, and now that the weather is finally cooling down I hope to have this done in the next few weeks. Coby and Chloe are learning so much every day! I am always amazed at how much they are talking now! They keep us laughing that's for sure! They are into EVERYTHING! People swear to me that the three's are worse, and I am a little nervous about that! Plus, their new favorite food is celery! Who would have thought? I sure didn't, but they are constantly asking for more celery. Hey I'm not complaining! I am also very excited about Halloween this year! Chloe is going to be a princess and Coby is going to be a frog. It'll be very cute! All and all we're busy but not we're not too exciting...............................sorry!

Best Buds!

2009-09-14T19:56:00.000-07:00

I can't imagine how we ever survived without these sweet kiddo's! I will always call them my miracle twins, and never think of one without thinking of the other! They'll always have a special bond because they do everything together! Heavenly Father knew they needed each other, more importantly he knew I needed them to come together! Sure they fight likes Cats and Dogs (& boy can they fight!), but oh how I love it when they are sweet to each other, and when they play so well! This picture tells it all! One of their favorite things to do together is to take a bubble bath. They love making a huge mess for me to clean up, but I don't mind! I just love hearing, at the end of a crazy day, the laughter of two sweet kiddo's and the reminder of how special they are to each other and to me!

Our Pet Lizard!

2009-09-02T12:17:00.000-07:00

About a week ago I let the kids go outside to play. As I was opening the door I spotted a lizard stuck in between the sliding door and the screen door. I tried to shoo it out but it just ran to the other side of the screen and wouldn't come out. I thought, for many days, that the poor little thing was stuck. On Friday, I went to a dear friends funeral. While I was gone my in-laws were here. Adam told me that LaSchelle gave it some water. I think she thought it was stuck too, and she was trying to help it. Then Adam said he saw it run out into the yard, and we finally thought he was able to get out! SO, Sunday morning Chloe comes running in yelling, "Wizzies home, Wizzies home"! Oh, I forgot to mention they named it on Friday, Lizzy! Anyways, ever since then Lizzie has become part of the fam. Every morning the twins walk over and say hi to her! She has become their little pet, and the best part, we get to admire from a distance. You known, not holding the thing, or feeding it! She is my ideal pet! P.S. We don't know if she is even a girl;) It looks like she is inside, but she's not!

Can you spot her here? Look closely! Chloe didn't want in on this pic, but Coby did!

Happy Birthday to my MOM!!!

2009-08-23T19:25:00.000-07:00

To the greatest lady I have known. Happy Birthday Mom, we miss you so much!! It has been a great day filled with memories of her! Only now do I understand the sacrifice and love a mother gives a child, and she went beyond that!!! I remember feeling so loved as if she knew it would be her last. Sure she got stressed and tired as all moms do, but she never seemed to let that get her down especially in the last days of her life. I remember her wanting to be close to us, and each day filled with lots of hugs and kisses. Those are the days I cherish and will never ever forget! My only wish is that I can show my kids that much love every day and never take it for granted.

I hope she is proud of the mother I am becoming. I miss her in this time in my life. Sometimes a girl just needs her mom, but I am blessed to have other moms in my life to fill that void. I know my mom is also grateful for them as well!

I haven't had my picture of my mom out since the babies have been born and when I pulled it out and asked the twins who it was they both said, "Mamma"! I am sure she is close. In fact, I know she is. Happy B-day mamma, we love ya!

Sigh..............!

2009-08-13T20:34:00.000-07:00

What do you do with two two year old's who never ever STOP!!! The other day I was in the shower (why does it always happen when I am in the shower?) when my crazy little ones decided to break into the fridge and make a mess. AND I mean mess! I walked in to the kitchen to find the fridge door open and two little munchkins covered in BBQ sauce, A1 sauce, and ranch dressing from head to toe. AND, it COVERED my entire kitchen floor. If my camera had not been dead I would have taken a picture. I did get one with my phone, but of course I don't know how to get it on to this post. All I can say is take my word for it. After the shock, and anger wore off I could really laugh! It wasn't until then that I realized once again how different they really are. Chloe was finger painting in it, and Coby had a few dish towels out trying to clean it up. When I came into the kitchen Coby looked at me with wide eyes and said, "Uh Oh"! Chloe on the other hand looked at me with a huge grin and said, "Hi momma"! They knew I was mad, and all morning they kept saying, "Mad momma"? After it's all said and done I still love them to pieces!

B-Day Pictures......Finally!

2009-08-11T12:19:00.001-07:00

The party was a hit. We decorated the house in Mickey Mouse attire and bought a Mickey Mouse Cupcake Cake! The twins LOVED being the center of attention These pictures are in no particular order.This is everyone who came minus Aunt Donna who is beind the camera. Thanks to EVERYONE who came and made their day special. We sure love you all and are so grateful to have such a great family!

Here they are in their party hats.

Pigging out on cake. She did not hold anything back........accept her hands, ha ha ha!!!

Coby was ALL about blowing out the candles........

In fact we had to do it a couples of time. Here he is pouting because I told him he had do it ONE more time! Here she getting ready to blow hers out.

Here is their cake. Since we had just gotten back from the beach, I thought this cake was perfect!

I will probably get in trouble for psoting this, but still I HAD too!

Chloe got princess dressups. OH, she is in LOVE and wears them forty times a day!

Coby got a T-ball and bat. He is all boy! Anything ball is his fave!

Eating their fave. Hot dogs and chips!

When LaSchelle got there she kept saying, "HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME"! Chloe would through her hands up in the air and repeat it! FUUNNYY!

I still can't believe they are 2! Time flies SO fast. I was looking at older post and realized that on some of those post, like at 3 months old, I was in shock at how fast they were growing. Little did I know;) I am sure when they are 16 and I look back at this post I'll think the same thing! NUTS! Thanks again to everyone who came!

My babies are 2!!!

2009-07-29T12:19:00.001-07:00

I say it every year and will probably say it again and again, but I can't believe they are 2 today!! How crazy these last 2 years have been, but how fun they've been! I am so amazed at how much they learn everyday and how much their looks have changed too! We still get...."Coby looks like Adam and Chloe looks just like me"comments all the time. We LOVE it! They TALK a lot! Chloe more than Coby, but she's a lot like her dad;) Coby's favorite things are balls, balls, balls, and Melmo (Elmo). He has become quite the golfer, which makes Adam proud!! Chloe's favorite things are babies, dress ups, and Dora. She loves to dance! Coby is tender hearted and loves giving hugs, and Chloe is our outgoing child and loves giving kisses! They are a huge bright spot in our lives. I am so blessed to be their mom! HAPPY BIRTHDAY KIDDOS! We love ya! Just for fun here's a look down memory lane!A few minutes old

A few weeks......maybe a month?

A few weeks.....I know that for fact!

6 months

11 months old

1st B-day party!

18 months old More party pictures to come

Good Times!

2009-07-25T13:26:00.000-07:00

First thing first I have to warn you this post has A LOT of pictures! Last week me and the kids loaded up and drove to Snowflake with Cynthia and Camden. Adam joined us a couple days later to enjoy all the festivities for the 24th celebration! We had a really good time. The kids enjoyed spending all their time playing out side with their cousins! These two pictures were an attempt at getting a picture of all the Grandkids with Grandma and Grandpa at the parade! LaSchelle & Brittany made these cute matching outfits for all of them!

Notice that my son is the only one crying! HA HA HA HA!!

Grandma and Grandpa bought this COOL slide for all the Grandkids. My kids LOVED it. Chloe enjoyed climbing and letting all the water spill out!

Camden wasn't too sure about it! It was a little colder than us 115 degree people are used to!

Coby was in LOVE with riding the McCall kids bikes! He even had to put the helmet on. I think we'll get them bikes for Christmas!
We then came home on Sunday, and packed right back up and left Monday morning for San Diego. We had some REALLY fun time, some REALLY funny times, and even some "what in the h*** were we thinking taking toddlers to Sea World" times. No really we had a BLAST!!! The kids were REALLY good. They are 2 years old, so a few tantrums were to be expected, and really they only happened while waiting for the shows to start! I am really glad we went and glad that the twins had fun. They may not remember it, but we sure took a lot of pictures so they can!

Coby and Chloe looking out our hotel room. They thought it was SO cool. They kept walking to the window and saying, BEACH BEACH!!

Here is all of us waiting to see the Shamu Show. My dad and sisters came along. I am Glad they did, they were a huge help with the kiddos!

They loved touching the Sting Rays. This was funny to watch because every time Coby and Chloe would put their hands into the water to touch them the Sting rays would splash them. They came out of there soaked!

They have a new Sesame Street area with rides and a huge play area for kids. We spent almost an entire morning riding and playing. The kids love Elmo and really had a blast!

My dad was a trooper and took Coby and this a few times! Because we played so hard they fell asleep a few times!

This was another play area that had soft blocks for the kids to play with. Chloe loved jumping!

Coby LOVED the Polar Bears!

Here were a couple of attempts to get a family picture in front of the Flamingos.

They also had a 4D movie that the kids enjoyed. Here they are waiting for it to start.

Coby loved it, but would not keep his glasses on.

Chloe on the other hand did!

Coby and I looking at the Sharks.

One of their favorite shows was the pet show. I think it was because they were familiar with all the animals! Here we are waiting for it to start.

The second day there the kids got Elmo (or in the words of Coby, Melmo) dolls because they were SO good the whole day. Coby fell asleep with it. TOO cute if you ask me!

Chloe got one to, but she prefers to still sleep with her baby!

The last day there we went to the beach, the part the kids anticipated all week. Although, I don't think they really understood what the beach was because everything we did to them, was the Beach! Coby wanted to be by daddy the whole time!

Chloe wanted Jade the whole time. I got a nice break!

Coby running from the waves.

And you can't go to the beach without burying some one. Chloe was our Ginny Pig. She LOVED it!

I could go on and on about this trip we took so many pictures, but boy is it a lot of work to upload them all. We had so much fun that I can't wait to go back, and think the kids can't wait either. Maybe next year?!

24th celebrations and San Diego Here We Come!!!

2009-07-14T15:49:00.000-07:00

So we are staying in Snowflake until Sunday, coming home for the night and packing right pack up and heading to San Diego! I am very excited. Not because we get to go play (although that's a HUGE plus), but because we get to have Adam with us for a Whopping 10 days!!! I LOVE having him that long. It hardly ever happens! We get to enjoy the WONDERFUL weather in Snowflake. Oh, I am so sick of this heat, but even more, my kids are!!! Every time we come back from running errands and we drive up in the garage they both freak out! They don't won't to be stuck inside! I sure don't blame them because I am going stir crazy! Anyways, in San Diego we get to go to the Beach, Sea World, and possibly the Zoo! Lots of pictures to come!

I Think I Sweep Way to Much!

2009-07-07T13:25:00.000-07:00

This morning Coby spilled his cup full of cereal on the kitchen floor. I was in my room folding clothes when I heard him say, "Uh Oh"! Then I heard the hall closet open (he grabbed the broom). When I walked into the kitchen he was trying so dang hard to sweep it up! I was really impressed, and proud of him for trying to clean up after himself! He's such a good boy!

Happy 4th of July!!!

2009-07-04T10:00:00.000-07:00

I love love the 4Th of July. These are just some pictures of them in their red, white, and blue!

Chloe's bow! My first try at this type and I think it turned out cute. BIG, but cute!

Next, Adam got some cute pictures of them admiring the rain last night! It poured and the twins LOVED it!

In fact, we had to pry them aways from the door. It's rare when it rains this much, and you'd think they never saw it before!

Blogger Blahs!!!!!

2009-07-02T15:00:00.001-07:00

Well in the words of my friend Cheryl, "I have the blogger blahs"!! It's true! I have not been motivated to blog, and I am still NOT!! However, I need to in order to keep up with all the happenings going on! Between callings, playing with the kids, and summer activities I feel like my time blogging is spent else where! These pictures are in no particular order, and just a few things we have been up to.

We all got sick and seemed to pass it around for 2 weeks. Even though it's no fun being sick, I truly enjoy the rare moments of cuddling with my kids! Horrible picture I know, but we were both out cold!

Jade enjoyed a few days at the park with me. She is tons of fun!

Chloe at the park doing what she does best......being a monkey!

Going down the slide! Coby's fave! He wanted Jade to go with him every time!

Chloe usually falls asleep under her bed. Most nights when we go in to check on her, she'll be under the bed fast asleep.

At the YMCA where we go for swim lessons, they have a little splash pad. My kids LOVE it!

We finally got our new couch. I have added pictures to the wall since I took these pictures, but I am not quite finished and will post those pictures when I am done!

I love my new couch. We thought we would be done remodeling, but we have changed some of our plans and so things aren't progressing as fast as I liked them to go. Oh well! This month is PACKED full of things including our trip to San Diego, AND my twins turning two! Crazy, but so much fun!!

It Melts My Heart When........

2009-06-16T19:43:00.000-07:00

I am sitting on the couch with the twins waiting (counting down the minutes) for bed time, and Coby climbs onto my lap, looks at me, takes his little hands and cups my face, and gives me a big fat slobbery kiss! THEN Chloe come over and looks at me and says, "MOMMA" and then gives me another slobbery kiss and hug! OH, the joys of being a mom! Just had to share!

Swim Lessons.......

2009-06-08T20:15:00.000-07:00

finally! We put Coby and Chloe into swim lessons that started June 1st. They go for 4 weeks Mondays and Wednesdays for 30 minutes. It is a parent and child class, so my sister Roshea has been going with me to help out. Jade tags along too, and takes the pictures for me. I will warn you all now, I am in them, and they aren't pretty! The twins LOVE LOVE swimming and really enjoy this class. These are out of order and there are a lot!

They are learning how to climb out of the pool.

The instructor does this at the end of the class.

Here the teacher sings "7 little Monkey swinging in the Tree, teasing Mr. Alligator you can't catch me", and then she snatches them and teaches them how to go under the water, or swim back to mom.

While all the other kids are screaming during this part, mine are smiling and laughing. They love it!

They each get to choose a toy and then have to throw it as far as they can and kick to it! Coby picked the ball, of course!

Chloe is kicking to her toy. She kicks SO good. She doesn't have to have any help!

Today the water was freezing! Chloe's lips were chattering! Coby learning how to climb out!

They are also learning how to blow bubbles into the water. We have a lot of trouble getting them to do this.

We sing the "Hokey Poky" and at the end we throw them into the air. They ALWAYS look at each other and giggle!

You can tell he LOVES it!

More kicking.

And more kicking!

They are also learning how to float. We also have trouble getting them to do this, but hopefully they'll be able to by the end of the lessons!

Random Pictures

2009-06-04T19:03:00.000-07:00

Here are a few random pictures I have taken. We FINALLY got a working camera. I really miss taking pictures of my kids. They are growing way too fast, and even more so now that they have accomplished sleeping in big kids beds. All we have left is potty training, but that won't be happening too soon............unless they choose to do it, and at this rate who knows. They were ready to get rid of Binky's before me, and they were ready to move to big beds before me. We'll see!

Coby can reach the counter now. Tonight he got a hold of a water bottle. He loved it and actually drank more water from it than he does his sippy! And, yes he has a black eye. We don't if he got it from running into the counter or the door nob! It could be one of the two:)

Chloe is still too short to reach, but of course what brother has she has to have too! She also drank more water from that than her sippy!

My sisters are here for the summer visiting my dad. Coby and Chloe LOVE playing with them. They have learned how to play Ring Around The Rosy! They LOVE playing this game. Lucky for me I have Jade who is willing to play this for hours!

Here are their beds. As you can see we just took the front off of their cribs and added a railing. They are getting better each day.

Chloe loves getting into Coby's bed. Thanks to the Howards for letting us barrow the railings. They are a huge help!

Playing! It's wasn't nap time here, so the ball was ok for him to play with.

Chloe WILL NOT look at the camera! Stinker!

My new camera takes pictures in the sepia tone! I love it! Again, she WOULD NOT look at me!

Of course we still have swim lessons to update you all on. This is just SOME of what we have been up to!

Hurray!!!!

2009-06-02T12:44:00.000-07:00

We did it, we did it, we did it, hurray!!! They are asleep and it only took 10 minutes! Life sure can't get any better. Just had to share, and now I am off to have me some R&R! We started swim lessons, so I'll update soon!

Day THREE &.........

2009-05-29T13:26:00.000-07:00

naps are getting a little better! I was really loosing all hope at them ever napping again! I know a little dramatic Jennesa, but hey NAPS are such a heaven sent and I really would go nuts if I never got those breaks. Oh, and I know these days of no naps will someday come, but they are almost 2 years old and I think they still need naps! Anyways, the last two days I would go in every 15 minutes. They would finally fall asleep after 3 hours of playing, and I was becoming a not so happy mommy! So, today I decided to not go in there at all (OK I did go in a few times). Low and behold after an hour and half they are finally sound asleep! But remember this cute room of theirs.....

well it is completely empty. All they have in there are their beds, but it took a few days to clear out. I think it's helped though! Thanks everyone for your advice. I ALWAYS need a little mom help from all my Friends! Love ya all!

It came ALOT faster than I anticipated!!!!!!!!!

2009-05-27T13:12:00.000-07:00

So yesterday after my twins woke up from their nap, I heard banging coming from their room. I usually let them play for a few minutes before I go in a get them. Well, when I opened the door they were BOTH out of their cribs and playing inside their closet. My jaw fell opened and I could not believe they had climbed out. I wanted to see if they would climb out when I put them into their cribs. Sure enough the second I put them into bed they climbed right out. Coby kinda dropped out and scared me, so we decided that in order to keep them safe we were going take the front of their cribs off and put a railing up to keep them from falling out of bed. Yeah, they didn't fall asleep until 10:00 last night! They are in their rooms playing as we speak for nap time! WHAT DO I DO? I really need them to sleep! I SO NEED MY NAP TIME BREAKS! Please help!!!! I was not anticipating this anytime soon, but here we are and I am so frustrated already!!!

Our Memorial Day Weekend

2009-05-25T12:40:00.000-07:00

Adam and I have decided to use our tax returns to fix our house up a little bit. So, this weekend we thought we would make good use of the Memorial Day sale's and buy a couch! This couch isn't the exact one we bought, but it's kinda close. I am super excited and we got a pretty good deal on it! We also looked at wood flooring, and a few other things for our house. I SO can't wait till we are finished with everything........even a clean garage!

The wedding........

2009-05-22T15:45:00.001-07:00

well the pictures I do have! My new camera was having problems charging, so we took it back. We are currently searching for a new one (any suggestions!), so I could not take pictures and was promised by those who did to send them to me. However, only one person sent pictures and there weren't very many, but at least you can see my cute hubby and kids. Oh, and the cute couple from a distance;)
Chloe's bows fell out and Coby's hair isn't combed, AND it was so hot! But my kids were so good and loved running around the temple grounds. They were more presentable at the reception!

If I get more pictures I'll post them up. We had pictures of the decorations for the reception, me in my dress (sorry Britt), and more pictures of the twins, Christina, and Tyler. All in all we had a good time and are glad they finally are married!

Happy Belated Anniversary!

2009-05-17T17:55:00.000-07:00

Our anniversary was yesterday. 6 YEARS!!! Yes I know it's late, but in my defense my brother Tyler got married yesterday (Yes on my anniversary). It was a WONDERFUL way to celebrate our DAY! In the temple with all our family! It was a beautiful wedding and we are very happy to have Christina in our family! Also, because we were SO incredibly busy decorating and planning I have not had a chance to tell my sweet hubby how much I love him! So Adam, your are the best! You sure were very patient this weekend with me and helped me to enjoy myself! You made me feel beautiful when I truly needed it the most this weekend! These past 6 years you have given me SO MUCH joy! You are the BEST dad! Coby and Chloe LOVE when you come home each day and are always asking me, "where's daddy"! I am excited for what this next year will bring. I love you! Happy Anniversary!

To honor Tyler.......this picture was taken at the airport when T was coming home from his mission. We are happy to share this day with them even if we won't have babysitters on our day! More pictures to come of all the decorating we did, the happy couple, and my cute kids in their cute clothes!

Happy Mothers Day!!!

2009-05-10T11:44:00.000-07:00

To all the wonderful mothers in my life!! To my mother (Donna) I miss you SO stinking much sometimes it hurts. Days like today are hard yet wonderful. I am so grateful for the sacrifice and perfect love you gave me! I hope I can be the mother you were to me! I love you! To my mom (Debi) thanks for being a friend to me and teaching me! This year has been a tough one for us all, but I know that our friendship will continue to grow. The Saviour has been able to mend hearts and keep us close! I love you too!! And to my mother-in-law, I sure could not have learned to take care of newborns, or toddlers for that matter without your knowledge and help!! You have taught me SO much and I am blessed to have you my life! My kiddos love you! We love you!! And to all those mothers out their (friends and family) who have given me insights, advice, and support I hope this day brings you as much joy as it does me. I LOVE BEING A MOM!!! My kids bring me SO much joy! I can't even describe the feeling I get when I look at them! PURE JOY!!!

Remodeling our.......

2009-05-08T07:18:00.000-07:00

TV/Dining room. It'll be nothing too drastic, but we are getting wood floors. We haven't had a kitchen table in our house for a LONG time. Mainly because we have carpet where the table is supposed to go, and I just never wanted to get it dirty. It's FUNNY because after having kids the carpet is gross!!!! Now it NEEDS to be replaced. We are also moving our TV room into the living room. We NEVER USE that room and decided since our house is small we could make better use of our living space. SO, we are getting new couches and I am also in the process of finding old side tables and refinishing them. We also got a kitchen table!!!! I LOVE IT! Next will be the guest/toy room, and Coby and Chloe's room. I think we may try and put them into big kid beds, but that will be our LAST project! It will be a working progress, but I AM SO EXCITED! Pictures to come!

My perfect streak is out the window!

2009-05-07T12:54:00.000-07:00

Yesterday Adam and I visited the dentist! I actually LOVE going to the dentist! I love getting my teeth clean, and most of all I LOVE hearing the Dr. say, "you have NO CAVITIES"! That is up until yesterday!!!! Yep my perfect streak of never having a cavity is out the window. I have TWO!!! It is kinda upsetting, but I guess everyone has to have at least one in their lives right?!

Miss Independent!

2009-05-05T08:04:00.000-07:00

Chloe is Miss Independent. She is also in LOVE with shoes!!!!! Put those together and it results in these cute pictures! They are not the best pictures and wow I really need to clean that window, but still they are cute! She'll change her shoes a dozen times a day. Sometimes she'll find matching pairs, and sometimes she doesn't. Sometime she puts them on the right feet and sometimes she doesn't. AND when we go some where she throws a fit because I make her wear the shoes I want her to! It keeps her busy though when we are at home, so I can't complain! Silly girl!
On a side note.....I can tell it's summer time because it sure is going to be a CRAZY one. It seems like every summer gets busy. Anyways, I got the twins into swim lessons in June. It really isn't to teach them to swim (although that's a plus), but it gives us something to do during the summer so we don't go stir crazy being cooped up in the house. This month we have bridal & baby showers, wedding (my bro.), and we are remodeling our house! July we have vacations, and the twins b-day! It's just nuts, but it will be tons of fun. So more fun pics to come of all the happenings going on this month!

Father and Son's

2009-05-02T12:23:00.001-07:00

So, Adam said Father and Sons went well for the Cobsters. He LOVED playing in the dirt, which is a complete surprise to me because he is such a NEAT FREAK. He did however, walk in and show me his hands and say EEWW!!! They were filthy! He had a rough night and cried a couples of times, but Adam said other than that he had fun! As you can see by the pictures he got DIRTY, but at least he is smiling in all the pictures! Chloe and I had fun to, but because Adam had the camera there are no pictures of us girls. We spent the night at Creston and Cynthia's because I HATE being alone at night! Cynthia and I went to a craft night and made some CUTE things. I'll post those later! All in all it was fun just having one child and spending one on one time with them. They are SO different when they are by themselves........SSSOOOO GOOD!! I love these two!!

P.S. Are any of you having difficulty with posting pictures? They are just a bunch of words when I am creating my post, but when I publish it they look fine (hope that makes sense). This is the third time this has happened, and I am wondering if I am doing something wrong!

I have no clue why?!

2009-04-30T07:34:00.000-07:00

Why my camera WON'T work, is anyones guess!!!! I have changed the batteries several times and the stinking lens won't shut!!! It is so upsetting, because my kiddos have done some cute things this week and I can't capture these sweet moments. SO, this is why you have not seen some pictures! Hopefully soon because Adam is taking Coby to father and sons this weekend, and I really HAVE TO have pictures! It will be Cobes first campout with daddy!!!

FHE

2009-04-28T15:23:00.001-07:00

I wish my Camera worked! We have been having FHE with the twins the last few weeks. I had been feeling like we needed to do this, but wasn't sure how I was going to do it with toddlers. So I pulled from the Nursery Manuel and came up with some great lessons I thought my kids would enjoy. Of course they last 10 minutes, but the kids really enjoy most of the attention! Our first lesson was knowing Jesus. I had showed them a picture of Jesus and they couldn't tell me who he was. I was worried because they are almost 2 and they can't identify him?! I mean I was really worried!!! So, the first part of the lesson I pulled out a picture of Christ and asked them, "who is this"? Much to my surprise they both said, "JESUS"! Oh what a proud moment! They must be learning something! Then last night we learned how to say I'M SORRY in sign language. The kids loved it. I wish me camera worked because they were so cute, but I just had to jot this down for journal reasons!

It's Hard NOT to Worry!!!

2009-04-26T17:24:00.000-07:00

Thanks everyone who gave their suggestions! I am trying them all, and am finding that they just DON"T WANT TO EAT what I give them. They will eat their snacks and if I make eggs they will eat every last bite of that. BUT anything else, no luck! this has been going on for a LONG while. Coby seems to eat better than Chloe, and he is willing to try new things, but won't eat it all! It's hard not worry, but this has been my biggest challenge since they were born!! They were kept in the hospital for eating issues, and here we are almost two years later and I can't stop the worry. I know I know they are fine, but it's still an issue for me and I am really trying not let it get to me! I totally didn't mean to go into another vent, but just wanted to thank you all for your suggestions. We'll just keep trying and hope that ONE of these days they'll eat like PIGS!!! Until then I'll just try not to worry......TRY!

HUGE mile stone, and needing meal ideas for my KIDS!!!

2009-04-23T08:14:00.001-07:00

Ok first I have to say that this mroning marks a huge mile stone for my kids. They ate their WHOLE meal all by them selves. We have been working on useing their utensils and they are finally getting the hang of this.
Next Adam and I are on a diet and the kids can't really eat what we eat! That said, they have had frozen chicken nuggets, beans and rice, chicken noodle soup, and mac and cheese for dinner the past few weeks. I can tell they are sick to death of these things, but won't try new things like sapagetti. How do I get them to eat!!! I know they'll eat when they are hungry (wink wink Nikki)! But I really think new foods would be a good idea, and maybe helpful......MAYBE? So for all of you with kids a few ideas please! Thanks guys!

Don't want to fall too behind.......

2009-04-20T14:46:00.000-07:00

on blogging that is! Easter was spent in Snowflake were we enjoyed all the festivities!! Coby and Chloe were able to hunt for Easter eggs at the yearly Easter egg hunt held at the golf course! It lasted all but 10 minutes if that, but the kids seemed to enjoy it! It was really nice spending time with family and getting to see our family from Utah (the McCalls). LaSchelle made all the grand kids there Easter clothes and boy did they turn out stinking cute! She even made Haven and Adam ties to match them. Of course the Easter Bunny came on Sunday morning and even though my kids really didn't understand what was going on they LOVED all the fun things they got in their baskets! Then Adam was sweet enough to take the kids home so I could go to Relief Society and listen to a really great lesson on the Saviour! I LOVE Easter and am very grateful we got to spend it in Snowflake this year!

I don't know why, but the picture aren't showing up on this post. So I can't type about each picture. Here is a little bit about some of the photos. I forgot to put my favorite tutu picture of all the girls with their hands up in the slide show, so that why it's thrown in here. Oh , and the picture of Brylee jumping with the jumprope was so funny I had to throw it in here too. Enjoy!

Tutu Pictures I Promised!

2009-04-19T17:31:00.000-07:00

Tutu pictures are coming.........

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I PROMISE! I am having some difficulty getting them uploaded!

Happy B-day Sis!!!

2009-04-13T18:20:00.001-07:00

Happy Birthday Girl! She is 15 years old today! I sure love this girl!

A Weekend to Remember

2009-04-07T19:47:00.000-07:00

We went to Snowflake for my Grandpa's funeral. We left on Saturday because the funeral was on Monday. We were able to watch conference and spend time with family! The funeral was amazing! One minute I was happy then the next I was sad. I learned somethings about him that I never knew, and a lady that he has always loved listening to, played the violin. It was so pretty! Then we had a family luncheon. It was nice to get to see most of my cousins I don't see that often, and I hope we can all stay in touch!
The weather wasn't so bad, a little chilly, but warm enough to put jackets on and go out and play! The kids got to go on a couple of golf cart rides at the golf course, and REALLY loved running around! Cobes was SO SO into golfing. We gave him a little golf club and he went to town trying to get the ball in the whole. He spend hours just playing golf! Chloe could care less. All she wanted to do was run run run!! Thanks again Steve and LaSchelle for letting us come and hang out, and for watching the kids so we could go to the funeral.

This is my grandpa's and grandma's head stone.

This is my moms, and of course my sweet babies! She sure is watching over these two!
I am in the process of making tutu's for Chloe, Brylee, and Kaylee for easter. Chloe is modeling it for us! Thanks to LaSchelle for helping me!

More pictures to come when they are all finished!

Chloe at the golf course.

One of many pictures of him playing golf!

Our little golfer! He would get so mad at Chloe when she would come and interrupt his concentration!

Like I said he LOVED it!

They also got to ride with Grandpa Bob on his John Deer! The LOVED it!

I am sure going to miss him!

2009-04-02T07:40:00.000-07:00

My Sweet Grandpa past away last night. After a LONG haul and being in the hospital for 5 long months he is finally not in pain anymore. It's hard to let someone you love and look up to go, but the best part is knowing he has been reunited with his wife, son, daughter (my mother), and many others! Picturing what the reunion was like gives me an overwhelming feeling of comfort!! He has waited a LONG time to see them again!

As a family we got to come together and be with him through the last few days of his life! It was an amazing experience and I am grateful I got to be apart of it. I am REALLY going to miss him and the bright spot he was in my life! He has endured a lot in his life and has taught me what it means to truly endure! I am also grateful he got to spend sometime getting to know my kids. He was proud of them! There are SO many memories that I could truly spend all day reminiscing, but you know, that's the beauty of it! We get to have the memories until we are together again! Isn't it cool!

I sure love this man!!!!

Chloe's 1st Master Piece, and I AM LOSING MY MIND!!!

2009-03-28T20:24:00.000-07:00

First, while I was getting ready for the day Chloe found a pencil. I really don't know where she got it, but none the less she did! I walked in to find her art work on the toy box, and she was about to go for the wall! Now I just need to figure out how to get it off. I thought soap and water would do the trick, but nope. I am sure I am going to have to get Mr. Cleans magic erasers! Luckily it wasn't a marker!

Then, this morning I gave the kids a bath like I always do, got them dressed, and then went about my business cleaning the house. After about an hour or so Chloe wanted me to hold her. When I picked her up she was soaked! I was thinking, "what the heck" when I realized I DID NOT put a diaper on her! HUH!! I could have swore I did! Totally loosing it!

Exploring!

2009-03-25T10:05:00.000-07:00

No one told me that the older my kids get the more they will explore the house. Places I never thought my kids would go....do, and places where I think they will go....don't! Like their room for example. They are hardly ever in their room playing. BUT they have managed to find closets and the drier. I am however, warned that there is such a thing as the terrible two's!!! Are you kidding me!!!

Chloe found dads side of the closet and enjoyed THROWING all of his clothes out of his box! (Yes I said box. Adam doesn't believe in dressers and prefers putting his clothes in a box. Silly guy, I know.)

Coby on the other hand, found the drier and decided to climb in. He got pretty ticked when Chloe tried to close the door on him. Heck I wouldn't have been to happy either! It's scary in there!

I just wish our energy levels where switched. If I had half the energy they have, I think it wouldn't be so bad! You gotta love it!

Nothin New!

2009-03-24T07:46:00.000-07:00

Well people we have to be just about the most boring people you have ever met! There hasn't been anything new going in our lives. Either that or I have been too busy with family issues that I have not had time to really look at all the good that is going on in my life.
Things that have been happening..........Tyler is getting married in May. Actually he is getting married on my anniversary. The 16Th!!! I am excited and happy that he is happy. He finally gets to enjoy the married life. Her name is Kristina and we like her a lot. She just fits with Tyler really well! She is super sweet and my kids LOVE her! So we are getting ready for that!
We have the opportunity to have my brother and sisters in our home every other weekend. Last week they came for spring break and we did lots of fun things. This story is long and too personal to share on my blog, but I am learning a lot of things from these sweet kids. I have got to be the luckiest person to be an older sister to these three!!!!
Adam brought home a projector from work and we set it up outside and watched a couple of movies while sitting on the grass! It was such an inexpensive way to have fun!!
And last but not least (and as always) I can't end this post without telling you about my kids right? They are truly a bright spot in my life. Them and my wonderful husband! Coby and Chloe are leaning so much and SO fast. This age is so fun, and I have tried to soak it all in!
My camera is out of commission (needs new batteries), so I will try to post pictures soon when it is up and running! Love ya all!

Nick Names!

2009-03-21T17:58:00.000-07:00

I have had many nick names through out the years....... Nessa, Nessa girl, Naya, Nay, Jessa, Jess, Sis. Most of these names have been given to me by siblings who have had a hard time saying my whole name when they were younger. My personal fave was given to me just recently by my oh so funny nephew Braydon.

Aunt essa!!! I know you all think it's stinking cute too!! I hope it sticks, I love it!!

This Never Happens!!

2009-03-11T12:00:00.000-07:00

Coby has done this once before, but it rarely happens!! Sweet babies! They were just too worn out today to even finish lunch!

Binky Update

2009-03-09T08:19:00.000-07:00

Caught in action: It amazes me how smart they really are!!! He found this pot under his bed and decided he could put it to better use as a stool to get his Binky. Yes folks that is were I HID them. Not any more! I am proud to say that he and Chloe no longer use them!!! How you ask? Well, while we were in Snowflake Coby bit a hole into his Binky and because I only brought one for each of them, he had to go without! He did pretty good without it during nap and night. But, when we got home I was back to giving it to him at night (yes people I was more attached then they were). A few days ago they both bit a hole into their Binky's, I did not have any more, and I was not going to buy any more! They cried for 2 seconds and were totally fine! Yeah!
Just answer this question for me..........Why is it SO HARD to let your kiddos grow up? I had the HARDEST time with this whole Binky ordeal! I mean they were totally fine without them, but I just couldn't bring myself to take them away! I'm OK now! I just know that first it's the Binky, then it's big kids beds, potty training, school, and before you know it they are gone!!!! Am I dumb?

Dads B-day, Sick kids, Trip to Sanowflake

2009-03-06T16:45:00.000-08:00

So it has been a crazy weeks! My dad turned 50 on the 27Th, and us kids put together a surprise party with all his brothers and sisters. It was my Aunt Cindy who put it together, we just helped with surprising him. We ate at Texas Road House, went to my aunts for cake and ice cream, and met up with all the family who were waiting. I had to make it fun. We mad him wear a blind fold and a birthday crown. I am happy to say he really enjoyed! No pictures because I forgot my camera......go figure!!!

I was nervous to leave my kids with a baby sitter that night because they had both woken up that morning wheezing. when we got home they were both having a very difficult time breathing. Of course we were up all night with wheezing, coughing, and fevers! I was getting worried and with it being the weekend I didn't know what to do. So the next morning we took them to urgent care to find that they both had croup. YUCK! I hate having sick kids, but then again who does? We were sent home with breathing treatments, and medicine to help them feel better.

Adam left Sunday morning to Texas for a Manager Retreat, and the kids and I loaded up and headed to Snowflake. I didn't want to be alone for a few days, so I decided to go. We had a good time, but again no pics........go figure! Thanks Steve and LaSchelle for letting us come and hang out!

We are home and the twins are back to feeling better. Thank goodness!

Adam brought home a Daisy Duck doll for Chloe......

and a Donald Duck doll for Coby. They loved them! Thanks daddy!

Fun with Daddy!

2009-02-24T13:45:00.000-08:00

I am sometimes jealous of the relationship Coby and Chloe get to have with daddy. After all, I am the one who puts them in time out during the day and daddy comes home and gets to be Mr. Goofy! Although he gets to come home and PLAY, I get to be home and enjoy all the giggles, all the new things they are learning, and best of all the hugs and kisses! I love being a mommy and am very grateful for a daddy who comes home and plays with his kids!

A Tornado Hit My Living Room!

2009-02-18T11:23:00.000-08:00

I have these gates blocking my living room so my kids won't go in and break my breakable items. Now I know what your thinking, "that's not going to keep a toddler out!!!". It has for the last 6 months or so, but I knew it was bound to happen right?

This is what my living room looks like everyday.

Nice and tidy and all my pictures are all kept safe and in place!

Well a tornado hit today! They figured out how to knock down the gates and trashed the place!
The gates are no longer a protection!!

And my nice and tidy living room..........

is a disaster!!! Now its back to the drawing board for me!

Valentines Weekend

2009-02-17T08:26:00.000-08:00

We'll start with telling the story of this picture. My sisters were here this weekend, again. They are always a HUGE help when they come and I love having them here. This particular day my sister Jade helped me bathe and dress the kids. She just happened to get Coby out of the bath. For those of you who know Coby he is a tall and strong kid. Jade was having a tremendously hard time getting his diaper on and just wanted to get it over with. Not realizing she had put his diaper on backwards, she let him go play. I turned to grab him so I could dress him and couldn't help but laugh! We tried to get a picture, but this was the best we could do. We love you Jade! Coby has a LOVE for the broom and the vacuum. He is ALWAYS going to the closet and pulling these out. Whenever I Vacuum he is always right there trying to help!! We always tease and say he will be a harder worker than Chloe. OK, so we base this theory on how well they pick up their toys. Coby out does Chloe by a long shot, but his love for these things doesn't help Chloe in our theory! We are working on it though!!

Now for Valentines day. We had a great day! Coby and Chloe got new Mickey Mouse pajamas, and a Dora movie (a new obsession). I also made Cupcakes that have a choo choo train on it and says, I Choo-Choose You!!! They were fun to make. Coby and Chloe got one after dinner. Let me just say nothing has changed since their b-day!!! Chloe dug right in and Cobes had a hard time touching it! It was lots of fun!!

She was a mess!

Digging in!

As you can see is not sure what to think!

Here he is saying, "what was I thinking, I am a mess now!!!"

Adam and I went out on Friday night and enjoyed spending time together! I love Adam and am grateful that Valentines day gives us an excuse to get out and be alone. Especially now with kids its hard to get away! I Love ya babe!

Getting Rid Of The Binky!

2009-02-11T11:49:00.000-08:00

I have been SO grateful for the Binky these past 18Th months!! It truly has been my lifesaver and has made my life A HECK of a lot easier. So, you can imagine my dread as I know the Binky must come to an end!!! I am however, sick to death of having to search for them. It seems like whenever I need one I can not find one anywhere! So this week I have been dedicating it to weaning my kiddos. I am not completely ready to get rid of it, so I have only allowed them to have it for nap and bed. So far so good. I tell them to put their Binky's in their beds when they wake up in the morning or from their naps. They'll do this, but I have found that in the middle of the day they know exactly where to find them and will go and get them out. So, now I have to hide them until bed. It's working and they don't seem to notice. Whew! I really thought it would be harder than this, but then again it's only been a few days!

Tagged

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First Born Questionnaire

1. WAS YOUR FIRST PREGNANCY PLANNED? Heck Yeah!! We had been trying for 3 years!

2. WERE YOU MARRIED AT THE TIME? Yes

3. WHAT WERE YOUR REACTIONS? Super Duper excited! We were having twins!!!!!!

4. HOW OLD WERE YOU? 24

5. HOW DID YOU FIND OUT YOU WERE PREGNANT? We got a call from our Fertility Doctor after a long haul of IVF. Needless to say that was one of the BEST days of my life, because I did not think I was pregnant!

6. WHO DID YOU TELL FIRST? mmmm.....I think our parents. Adam already knew!

7. DID YOU WANT TO FIND OUT THE SEX? YES!

8. DUE DATE? September 6Th 2007

9. DID YOU HAVE MORNING SICKNESS? Morning and night I'd throw up!!! I was fine during the day which was good cause I worked! It lasted until my 15Th week.

10. WHAT DID YOU CRAVE? Taco Bell!!!! Orange Juice, and chocolate.

11. WHO/WHAT IRRITATED YOU THE MOST? Not being able to sleep and having to pee every minute!! I also couldn't stand the smell of Panda Express!

12. WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST CHILD'S SEX? Boy and Girl as you all know!!

13. DID YOU WISH YOU HAD THE OPPOSITE SEX OF WHAT YOU WERE GETTING? No way! I got the best of both worlds at the same time!!

14. HOW MANY POUNDS DID YOU GAIN? You don't want to know!!! It is really sad, but I tell you this much I have 30 pounds to lose!!!

15. DID YOU HAVE A BABY SHOWER? Yes! My wonderful sis-in-law and aunt threw it for me. It was a BLAST!!!

16. WAS IT A SURPRISE OR DID YOU KNOW? I knew

17. DID YOU HAVE ANY COMPLICATIONS DURING YOUR PREGNANCY? I went into labor at 34 weeks and there was no stopping it. They tried, but they were coming ready or not! But no not really they were healthy they just had feeding issues and had to stay in the hospital for a week and half. The hardest thing I have ever had to do!!

18. WHERE DID YOU GIVE BIRTH? I thought I was giving birth at the new Mercy Gilbert, but since I went early I delivered at Chandler Regional. The hospital was not the best but my babes had the best nurses ever!!!!!

19. HOW MANY HOURS WERE YOU IN LABOR? oh lets see.....about 15 hours.

20. WHO DROVE YOU TO THE HOSPITAL? Hubby, who was not happy!! We went in the middle of the night because I thought I had a yeast infection and I just needed relief. I was exhausted!! He wanted to wait till the morning, but once we got there and they check me I was at a 3 and in labor. He felt bad and said sorry about a dozen times.

21. WHO WATCHED YOU GIVE BIRTH? A LOT of people!!! Hubby, my doctor, 2 of my nurses, anaesthesiologists (lots of them), and the babies doctors and nurses (lots of them too). I had to deliver in the O.R., so family was not allowed to come in.

.22. WAS IT NATURAL OR C-SECTION? Natural!!! Thank Heavens! I had delivered Cobes and little Chloe would not turn and come out, so they were very close to taking her c-section. Luckily,

I had a patient doctor who worked with Chloe and out she came!!

23. DID YOU TAKE MEDICINE TO EASE THE PAIN? Epidural! I wanted to try natural, but my doctor suggested I take the epidural in case I had to get a c-section. It was a piece of cake!! Honestly I am happy I did!

24. HOW MUCH DID YOUR CHILD WEIGH? Coby-5 pounds 12 ounces Chloe-4 pounds 9 ounces.

25. WHEN WAS YOUR CHILD ACTUALLY BORN? July 29Th

26. WHAT DID YOU NAME YOUR CHILD? Steven Coby Schneider-Steven is Adams first name and Adams dads name, so we went with the tradition. Chloe Lou Schneider-Lou was my mothers middle name!

27. HOW DID THE FATHER REACT TO THE NEW BABY? He was WONDERFUL. He jumped right in and helped! He would change diapers, get up in the night, and whatever else I asked him to do! Still does!

28. DID YOU EXPERIENCE ANY POST-PARTUM DEPRESSION OR BABY BLUES? Oh yes for 2 months I cried. I am sure the fact that I had two at a time did not help!!

29. BREAST OR BOTTLE?Bottle. I wanted to nurse SO bad. During the time they were in the hospital they wouldn't let me latch on and by time they got home they didn't want to. I pumped for a couple of months and realized it was too much for me.

30. HOW OLD IS YOUR FIRST-BORN TODAY? They are 18 months, and growing too fast!

Date Nights

2009-02-08T12:02:00.001-08:00

First things first. I am a proud momma!! My twins made these in Nursery today. When Adam showed them to me I cried. Yes Cried!! I can't believe they are old enough to make things and bring them home. They seem so OLD! Plus, they are being taught about Heavenly Father, and that they have hands like His! Second, we decided to switch nights with Creston and Cynthia for Date Night! It was nice to get out. We used the opportunity to go to the temple and enjoyed the time we spent together. Creston and Cynthia left Camden with us while they went to a movie. We had a blast with him. He was SO good. I told Adam if I was guaranteed to have a baby as good as Cam then I would consider having another one right now! There is NO guarantee, so we'll wait a little longer!

Here is the Chubba Bubba! He weighs a whopping 20 pounds. Chloe is only 22 pounds. He'll catch up before we know it! Isn't he cute!!
Because Camden was laying on his blanket the twins thought they had to too! We were getting ready for bath, so that's why Chloe has no shirt! The twins loved Camden and we can't wait to do this again. If Creston and Cynthia are up to it!

Oh no here we go!

2009-02-06T07:50:00.001-08:00

What happened to my sweet babies? We are getting to that age where they will push and shove each other. Yesterday both kids were in time out A LOT! It really makes me sad that they are growing up and with that comes new challenges. I realize that my responsibility as a mother is to teach my kids whats right and whats wrong. It is NO FUN and it scares me! Maybe not so much now, but as they get older they will learn things from their peers and it is mine and Adams job to establish a good foundation now! We have been praying with them. It is so cute to watch them understand the concept of folding their little arms and saying amen. They still have the innocence and love of a child, and they still have moments of being sweet. I just pray that they'll never loose it. In the mean time we'll just tackle each challenge as it comes!

How can you not love those faces!!!

Directions for Cupcake Pops

2009-02-05T15:56:00.000-08:00

This is for those of you who want the directions to my previous post. If you go to bakerella.blogspot.com and click on her April blog archive you'll find on her April 14th post the steps to making these yummy treats! If you have any questions let me know.
Thanks to Brittney for sharing this!

Cupcake Pops

2009-02-04T18:37:00.000-08:00

So a friend made these and they looked like fun, so I tried them. They were a lot of work, but SO worth it. They turned out really yummy and cute. I delivered some to my VT's and they were a huge hit! These are not the best pictures, but they show a little of how cute they were. Sorry for the messy counters.

Super Bowl Party

2009-02-01T19:54:00.000-08:00

And it was a great game it just ended bad. We were all pretty bumbed after the game, but here are some pictures before the game started. Tyler and his girlfriend Kristina. She is sweet and we think T can keep her. She helped me feed the twins and she gave them a bath. Coby and Chloe LOVED her! Adam and Logan are in the picture too!

My dad and sister Roshea.

Jade babe! My baby sister.

We gave Coby and Chloe a cup of ice and sat them on the couch. They sat and chomped on ice for a good 30 min.

Chloe had just woken up from her nap and her hair is CRAZY!

Be sure to look at my last post. There are new pictures of the twins!

We finally made it!!

2009-02-01T11:02:00.000-08:00

That's right folks we finally made it to NURSERY!! Coby and Chloe walked right in and didn't even look back!! Even my mamma's boy didn't even care I had left him. I checked on them in between Sunday School and RS and they were playing so good. When I went to pick them up they didn't even want to leave. A huge mile stone accomplished, but no pics. Are you kidding me, having 8:00 church and tired kids after church it's nearly impossible to get one. But I do have some cute pictures taken by my friend Lacey Yarn. Enjoy!

Funny Girl!

2009-01-28T18:23:00.000-08:00

So Chloe has become pretty predictable these days when it is time for nap or night night. Whenever I tell her and Coby it's time for bed she runs straight for the curtain and hides herself behind it. Like I can't see her!! She'll just sit there until I come get her. Silly girl!

Cool Giveaway

2009-01-27T19:57:00.000-08:00

I have never posted about giveaways before, but this is the coolest stroller I have ever seen! I Never Grew Up is giving this stroller away. Check it out!!
http://inevergrewup.net/giveaway-25-bumbleride-indie-stroller/#comment-6595

Oh Happy Days!!

2009-01-25T19:34:00.000-08:00

Yes I am in perfect bliss!! Next Sunday is the day the twins go to Nursery and we are already planning a party. OK it's not a party for them. Its a party in honor of the Cardinals, but come on you all know I'll be celebrating more!!
Anyways, Go Cardinals!!!

Cherishing life's little moments!

2009-01-20T17:47:00.000-08:00

Blogging has seriously become an addiction for me!! But I love being able to look at the moments in my life that really count!! Things are not perfect in our home and I stress out a lot, so when I log onto my blog I am able to reflect on the good things that have happened during the day! This was today's....
Coby and Chloe are learning to give each other kisses. Sometimes they'll do it out of the blue, but when they are ask to do it for picture purposes, not a chance!! They were not having it, BUT it is a proud moment as a mother to be able to see your children getting along and loving each other!! Life really can't get any better than that!!

I promise one of these days i will get a picture of them kissing each other!

Oh Where Oh Where Has Our Telephone Gone.....

2009-01-18T09:12:00.001-08:00

Oh Where Oh Where can it be!! Can you find it? Here's the story... Our phone was ringing and we couldn't find it, so we followed the sound and this is where it was. In the toy box shoved inside this toy!!

Kids, you gotta love them!!

Love Blocks

2009-01-16T07:48:00.001-08:00

We made these at enrichment last night. They were fun to make and turned out really cute! Just thought I would share!

Chloe's Hair!

2009-01-13T18:23:00.000-08:00

So I finally decided to get Chloe's hair cut. When we were in Utah I let Laschelle cut it. On the first few cuts I got a little nervous, but when it was all finished I LOVED it! She just needed a little trim and it made all the difference. This isn't the best picture, but it shows how strangely it looked. To me any way! It was just so thin and hard to do.

This of her new cut after her bath, so it's a little slicked back. When it dry though, it's supper cute!

Here is the back.

And this is a side view!

Another back view. Again it's wet, but when it's dry it looks really cute. I think I am going to have keep cutting it until it gets a little thicker! Thanks LaSchelle, I really do LOVE it!

The Story of Our Header!

2009-01-08T13:34:00.000-08:00

I have been trying most of the day to get a picture of the kiddos for my header. The picture above is the best I could do. Maybe I just need to take them and get professional pictures done, and then I wouldn't have this problem........

Need I say more!!!!

Playing Catch Up!!

2009-01-07T18:53:00.000-08:00

I forgot to post a few pics from our trip to Utah and I also forgot to post about our outing to the Zoo as a family. So here is goes!

Coby and Chloe got a wagon from Grandma and Grandpa Schneider. We took it out for it's first ride last Friday night at the Zoo. We decided to go and look at the lights before it's over. The twins really enjoyed their wagon and loved looking at all the lights! Thanks Steve and LaSchelle for the cool wheels!

They were in awe at all the lights and I could hardly get them to look at the camera!

So here are a few more pictures from Utah. Every morning and night we piled ALL six kids into the tub for bath time. Ever wonder what it would be like to have six kids 5 years and younger? Here you go folks, it was lots of fun though!!! We probably would have stuffed Camden in if he had been there!!

So I guess the style for boys is the foe hawk (is that how you spell it, Britt?), and aunt Brittany was adamant with doing Coby's hair every day! I must admit I loved it! He looked so stinking cute!! Chloe got a hair cut too, but those pictures are for a post all in and of itself!

I really loved seeing all the cousins play together and the older they get the more fun the have!

Brayden started this game first and was pushing Chloe around! She loved it! Thanks Bubba!!