I got Tagged!

I am: a mother of 2, wife to 1!

I think: everyone should get a bed heater! So worth every penny~

I know: Who I am, where I am going, and what I am doing here!

I want: to always be improving myself.

I dislike: it when my children fight.

I miss: when Jackson slept in a crib and napped.

I fear: loosing Vaughn, Brooklyn or Jackson.

I feel: a lot of joy when I help someone.

I hate: CANCER! That stuff is SOSOSO evil.

I love: Julie Carroll's cravings while pregnant. (Whenever I want to laugh I think of that! Thanks Julie! LOVE that story).

I hear: not enough gossip anymore!!! JUST KIDDING! (Inside joke!)

I smell: dinner in the "crockpot!", not the microwave! oooooo

I crave: hugs, cuddles, kisses and time with Vaughn, B & J.

I cry: when I am tired, really hurt, worried, or when jackson cracks his head open.

I search: my soul with my Heavenly Father and Vaughn.

I wonder: if the Lord is really proud of me, and I am doing enough.

I regret: not serving more, and being more willing.

I love: the peace I feel from prayer, and the temple.

I care: to my core for my family, friends, the Savior, & my Father in Heaven.

I always: try and save money for my family.

I think it is funny when: Jackson says Mom, mom, mom, 20 times in 5 seconds.

I worry: about the world my children will grow up in.

I am not: very consistent with blogging.

I remember: who I am. It does a lot for me!

I believe: in the power of prayer, and in Vaughn and his amazing abilities.

I dance: a lot with my kids. They think I am crazy. I would too if I saw myself.

I sing: really loud as I dance.

I argue: with Brooklyn about going potty.

I write: in my journal every night...so does Vaughn, he inspired me!

I win: after every morning work out at the gym!!

I lose: not weight!

I wish: a righteous man would be chosen to lead our country.

I listen: to my cute kids all day say stuff like, "Mommy, I am really ready for a piece of you." what? or "Momma, lay, read, Melmo, Pease."

I don't understand: Barrack Obama.

I can usually be found: cleaning my kitchen, or taking care of my kids.

I am scared: when Jackson starts to climb, run, jump, walk, or ride a bike. Pretty much..all the time.

I need: to fervently study and pray more.

I forget: how cruel the outside workforce can be and glad I am not in it directly. I look up to men and women in it.

I am happy: when I am with Vaughn and my kids playing!

I love: to see how good my husband is with our kids.

Now it is my turn to tag: Kim Allen, Kara McBride, Jill Simmons, Jennifer Johnson, Marianne Stewart & Jen Tobler.

KC Gordon Photography

AHHHhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WARNING: this is very graphic. If you have a weak stomach...do not proceed.

Once upon a time there was a little boy, a sweet, cute, loving little boy. Many people speculated and thought that this little boy was part monkey. He grew amazingly strong arms and legs and used them to swing and climb on anything and everything he could find.

One day his mommy took him and his sister to the park (even though she is scared to death to take him anywhere!). While at the park he was running after his friend and fell and hit his head on the asphault. A very big goose egg began to form and grew to be an enormous size. The little boy shook off the owe and began to play as normal. His mommy took him home and he began to continue his usual ritual of ... yup, you guessed it... climbing! He pushed over a chair to the counter and grabbed the mint he was after. "Yes," he said, "I got it!"

His mommy took the rest of the mints and turned around to put them in the pantry. Meanwhile, he decided to get off of the counter a different way. He began to slide off of his bum, rather than turning around to go down on his tummy. His mommy wasn't worried a bit, b/c you see, this little boy got up on the counter several times a day like this and was so familiar with getting down now that she thought he had it down pat! Little did she know, he was going down on his bum. Much to her dismay, she turned around to see him FffffALL! He hit the corner of the chair and flipped around to fall head first onto the floor. And can you guess where he hit? RIght on his goose egg. The never ending BUMP!!

The pressure was enourmous and the egg cracked, split and popped! Blood spilled everywhere. His mommy ran to his side and held him tight. It was everything she could do to stay calm, not scream, not cry (I did that later), and NOT FREAK OUT (I NEVER do that! Just ask Vaughn!)!!!!!!

OK....so I am done with the story bit...that's enough. Thank me later.

So, I was watching Eli and called Kirsten (my Amazing and WONDERFUL, Freakin' awesome neighbor, and when I move she HAS to move with us!). She came hurling over, faster than a speeding bullet. And I ran out the door to take him to the ER. I went to Primary Health Center and they said, it was way to deep and they wouldn't be able to hold him down for the stiches. So by that time Vaughn caught up with us and he drove us down to St. Al's. Meanwhile, blood is gushing out of Jackson's head and going all over the place. You should have seen the kitchen, him and I. We were all covered! Amazingly he stopped crying the minute I put him in his car seat. I couldn't believe it. What a soldier! That was the minute IIIIII started crying. I felt so bad. I couldn't stand to see my baby in pain. It was unexplainably awful. I HATED it!!!!!!!! Ahh!

The stiches were a nightmare for us. Strapping him down and telling us to stay away, while our baby was screaming bloody murder, was horride. I felt so bad. I have just now calmed down from the whole thing and thinking about it makes me cringe all over again. I thought I was a "hellicopter mom" before, can you only imagine what I am now? I swear this kid is going to give me heart failure.

So the moral of the story is....never let your child grow arms and legs, and you'll be just fine. No...I am so grateful for his arms and legs and hope and pray nothing happens to those too.

The picture you see below of my poor baby, is of us in the ER waiting room with Vaughn's phone. I didn't want you to think I stopped to grab my camera on the way out the door...although, true confessions, weirdly enough, I thought about it! Ah, Heather!

I can't even thank Kirsten enough for cleaning my "bloody mess" up, and coming to my rescue. And I am ever so grateful for Vaughn being my rock. It was NOT coincidence that he was working close by and ran to our aide. The Lord knew I needed him. He is my stability. AND...my dad, who rushed over to give Jackson a blessing with Vaughn. (Even though I told him the wrong hospital in the midst of the commotion). Thanks you guys!

Sorry Jackson babe!

D&S Homes

I have had quite a few requests from people to see what my parents and Vaughn are doing with D&S Homes lately. They have their website up and running, and now you can check it out and dream away!!!

Or make it a reality...they would like that too!

www.dnshomes.com

Watson Family Reunion Time!

Has it been 2 years? Time has flown by. Every two years the Watson's (Vaughn's mom's side of the family) has a huge family reunion. It has been a family tradition for years for them, and they literally have it down to a science. I was taking notes! They are good...let me tell you. They are so organized, they even have their family set up into leadership roles....Secretary, Historian, etc. I have always been impressed with the Watson's!

We had a blast and loved being around family. It was fun to see family that we don't get to see very often.

Here is an incredibly brief rundown of the events. (I am so bummed that I am missing pictures from my camera, especially from the Whizzy Watson ( an incredibly fun event)!

Here is Jackson and Brooklyn out back with Vaughn making their "box-cars." Paint was involved as you can tell from the paint shirts. (At one point, Jackson did think the brown paint was chocolate...eee). The final projects turned out great! Brooklyn's pink hummer and J-dawgs hot rims were a hit!

Here was just one of the many things we did. We were in the park for several activities.


Here is poor Jacob getting sat on by Jackson. Schoochie woochie! As you can see, each siblings' families are all in a certain color with Reunion T's on. Ours were Yellow.

Ah ha, I got my chair back!!

It was quite the production with over 100 people. We did some fun things ranging from swimming in Dirkies Lake, to pinatas, playing lots of games, having slumber parties, box car races, a family home evening, doing the Whizzy Watson (Crazy fun), and lots of eating. We had a great time.

Ode to my Jackson!

My little Jackson....how could I ever say

no with these cute dimples and sweet eyes looking at me?

Well, it is hard b/c he is so stinkin' sweet!

Jackson is a very typical boy. He climbs on everything he can. He loves any kind of ball and drives his cars or trucks everywhere. He even drives his food on his highchair, with the noises of course. He tries on every high heel shoe that I own. Very typical for a boy, I know! He loves to be outside and playing. Mostly he loves to ride the bikes and scooters. He loves his sister/playmate and always tells her to "cm'on," holding out his hand for her. He is really busy and moving whenever he can. He gives lots of hugs and kisses and we love it when he cuddles with us. He usually lays his head on our shoulders as he hugs us and rubs our backs. Then he is off again.

It has been fun to hear him talk a lot more lately. He has been saying, Peas (please), Hey (thanks), sh sh with his finger on his lips, Dadda, Mamma, oo-wen (Brooklyn), ni-nit (nightnight), ood (food), potty, wa (drink), bow (ball), book, teeth, Ma-ma (Grandma, pa & G-ma), Bacca, etc." He is at a fun stage learning a lot of new words, and imitating us. I am writing this for journal purposes, b/c it will be fun to look back and see what stage he was at, and to see how he said different words.
Vaughn was pretty upset the other day when he saw pictures of his "SON" that I had taken of when I put Jackson in Brooklyn's swimming suit. It was hillarious and I really want to post the pictures. I still might. If they are on here, I got brave!!! heehee

He is totally in love with his Dadda and wants to follow him everywhere when he gets home.

I am happy to announce that he has slowed down on his bumps and bruises and is so much more stable on his feet. THANK HEAVENS! I can't tell you how much more relieved I am with him nowadays!

He is just too cute and we love him so much. We are so grateful to have him in our family. He is a sure light!

Swim....I look way too cute for that!

Roaring Springs here we come! This year we decided to get a pass for me, at a great deal, b/c this would be the last year that I would only have to pay for me. The kids are free still! SO....we have been going and the kids really don't dig it. I can't believe it!!!! I look around and think...I want to run around and play at this place. It is huge and has a ton of slides and rides. They are just really unfamiliar with the water and I am hoping that they warm up to it. I put Brooklyn in Kara and Stacey's swimming lessons, so we will see if that helps!

Tribute to the Triathalon-ers!

Some of my family members completed a Triathalon a few weekends ago. I am so proud of them and wanted to pay tribute to them for their accomplishments. Way to go guys.
Kim, Todd, & Dad entered in the team division and did it together & Mike did it by himself. Here are some pictures of their journey.

Here are Mike and Kim in their HOT outfits before they started!

And they're off...
Before the race she expected to swim the 1000 meters in about 35 min and she finished in 29 minutes! You go girl! (Mike was 3rd out of the water! in 18 min). Go MIKE!

Dad did awesome. He had a good bike ride and he looked good in his new shirt we all got him for Father's day! He said after mile 5 he felt so good that he could have went on and on forever. He was on a high.

Todd finished at a dead sprint! It was very warm for the bike and the run and it was at a higher altitude. They did a great job.


Mike got 1st place in his age division and he finished 4th overall! &
Kim, Todd and my Dad received 3rd place metals for the relay!

Way to go guys! I am so proud of you all!

Ode to my Brooklyn!

Brooklyn is the funniest little girl with an incredible personality. She is so much fun to be around. She says the sweetest and craziest things that I can't help but laugh so hard. She cracks Vaughn and I up all of the time. And she loves that!

She has been stopping Vaughn and I quite a bit lately and saying...."Mommy or Daddy, do you know that I love you?" looking us right in the eyes. She says,... "Oh wow thank you so much." You are so nice!" (so sincerely). "I really appreciate that!" "Thanks bud!"(to Jackson). or "Come here buddy," with outstretched arms.

She has quite the imagination and will come up with the funniest stories. Random things, that Vaughn and I have no idea where she learned them from. It will be interesting to see what she will be interested when she is older. She loves books and is wanting to read a lot, or someone to read to her. She loves the Reader's Digest! Man, when that thing comes in the mail, it's all hers!!! She will carry it around everywhere with her. That and the Friend. She also loves coupons! So funny. She is always drawing pictures of everyone and FOR everyone. She is very helpful and sweet as can be!

She is getting quite good at her bike and rides around the parimeter of our deck like there is no tomarrow. It is really funny to watch. I have to hold my breath quite often.

She is so cute and we love her so much! I couldn't have asked for a better little girl!

PS~stayed tuned for an ode to Jackson & Vaughn.

Big Man in a Little Be-ed!

Excuse the messy room, but this is one of our daily rituals that is so much fun together. Reading. I thought this picture is cute of Vaughn. The kids love this.

Family Bike ride!

Here we are on a fun Saturday (workout) bike ride with everyone. We had a blast and need to do this a lot more. We rode down on the greenbelt past the horse races, the river of course, and even found a mini dirt bike course....I had to take a few spins on it. It looked too fun. Dad, Chad and I were the only ones brave enough to battle the hills. WHY? It was so much fun! We won't mention who biffed it hard! We had a blast!

Bead Board Returns!

So, we decided to change the color! Here is the before brown and the after math.

Bikes, Trikes and Good Friends!

Look how stinkin' cute these two are! We love them. Kirsten and Elias Jack Nelson! Eli! It is fun to call him his whole name. Anyways, we have been loving going to the park with our FAVORITE neighbors in the whole wide world! It has been so stinkin' nice outside and everyday, Kirsten and I just itch to take our little tikes out to let them ride their bikes, blow bubbles, and play like crazy. They love it too, and come home spent from playing so hard.

Kirsten is ready to have her second little boy soon and it looks like he may come a little early...like a month or so. We will see! Good luck Kirsten!!! You're the woman!

OUCH!

These are my boys in all their glory!

All beat up....! This weekend we had quite a few incidences happen. Vaughn was up camping with the scouts at Lucky Peak and of course the boys were playing capture the flag in the pitch dark. He was running home for the victory, grabbed the flag, turned around and took off full blast only to find a huge thorn bush eating up his face. He then hit the bush and fell right into it. These pictures don't capture the wounds good enough. I wish I got a better picture of it. It really scared me when I saw him for the first time.

Now on to Jackson ....what did he do? You mean, what didn't he do? Well....hmmm....what can I say. Poor kid, I have been having nightmares about this ever since. We were over @ the Furhiman's house, I was inside, holding new baby Jaxon, and watching as the kids were playing together. I saw my Jackson on the concrete steps playing. He has lately been so good on the steps and turns around and goes down on his belly. So to be honest, I wasn't worried a bit. I was watching him though just in case. And then it happened. In a blink of an eye. At the last second he decided to go down the stairs like the other kids. So, he stepped down, and immediatly lost his balance. Mind you, he was on concrete stairs! He head went down first and hit the corner of the step and then he slid the rest of the way down, scraping up his nose. The thud was terrible. I can't even describe it. I just screamed for Vaughn.

Little did my eye on him help!! Way to go mom! I feel so bad. It has been playing over and over again in my head. It all happened so very fast. Larry Horton says that I don't have to worry unless I get brought into the "questioning room." Then I have to worry! How does he know? Well....ask him. But anyways, I handed baby Jaxon off to Carol and ran to my little screaming child. Vaughn had him at that point and we both held him in our arms, feeling so terrible! OH!!! Jackson, we are so sorry!!!! We love you!

So...the moral of the storIES are..........DON'T DO ANYTHING ELSE, BUT HOLD JACKSON EVERYWHERE HE GOES (even in your house), AND ... WEAR A FACE MASK PLAYING CAPTURE THE FLAG ...PLEASE!

Both my boys need helmets!