I can't believe another year has pass. Remember when you were young and the year seemed to last forever. As part of the new year many of us set resolutions. But how many of us keep them? That's the real question. As for me I don't really set any big particular goals. I just set mini ones as I go along.
I could always use more spirituality in my life. So that one is a no-brainer.
My biggest goal for this next year would begin in April after the baby is born. I want to loose the baby weight and be able to get back to my running as soon as possible. I have a 5k. I'd like to do the first of June. And then a 1/2 marathon in August if I can swing it. Guess that would be my biggest goal for the year.
Now everyone that reads this, post a comment of your resolutions. I'd love to hear what everyone's goals are.
If you look under my kiddo's pictures you can read their resolutions for the new year.
Thursday, December 31, 2009
12 Days of Christmas
Our family was chosen by some other wonderful person/family to be their target for a 12 days of Christmas. Every night we received a cute note and a little treat that went along with the theme. I just thought I would post it for you all to read and get inspired from, for next year. Thanks to whom ever chose us. Our family enjoyed every night of it.
On The First Day of Christmas, your true love gave to you a partridge in a pear tree.... Now in the song, it's partridge and pear- when I looked, my trees were all bare. So I ran to the store at a hurried pace. Pears they had plenty, but no birds in the place! (pears)
Each night we'll bring something please don't watch for us coming. If you catch us too soon, it will spoil the fun that's coming!
The song that we sing twelve days in a row won't get tiresome with treats from friends you know.
But to keep up the mystery and the fun, you won't know who we are until we're all done.
On the second day of Christmas your true love gave to you-two turtle doves...
Did you know two turtle doves are extremely hard to find? So here are Turtles'n Dove- The chocolate candy kind. (Dove Chocolates)
On the third day of Christmas, your true love gave to you- three french hens...
Now hens are chickens if they are french, or not! Here is chicken noodle soup to heat in the pot! (chicken noodle soup)
On the fourth day of Christmas, your true love gave to you- four calling birds...
The calling birds have all flown away. They're visiting the south to see the view. Instead of a call, they left these few things, some pencils and paper their gift to you! (notebook and pen)
On the fifth day of Christmas, your true love gave to you- five golden rings...
Only five golden rings? There really are more of gold pineapple rings I got from the store. (can of pineapple)
On the sixth day of Christmas, your true love gave to you- six geese a laying...
You really don't want messy geese all over the house do you? How about some of the eggs they left behind. (6 Easter eggs filled with candy)
On the seventh day of Christmas, your true love gave to you- seven swans a swimming..
On this day of Christmas how nice it would be if seven swans a swimming your family could see. The pond was quite empty since the swans have gone south, we only found goldfish to put in your mouth! (goldfish crackers)
On the eighth day of Christmas your true love gave to you- eight maids a milking...
The maids were all milking, milk foaming like suds, and then they all vanished just leaving "milk duds"
On the ninth day of Christmas, your true love gave to you, nine ladies dancing...
Here some canes used by the ladies to help them walk home after they were out dancing all night. (candy canes)
One the tenth day of Christmas your true love gave to you, ten lords-a-leapin...
Ten lords a leaping would be an awesome gift, but they got stuck while jumping through a white snowdrift. We had to be content, you see, to watch the popcorn fly. So we've added a sweet topping to it for you try. (caramel popcorn)
On the eleventh day of Christmas, your true love gave to you- eleven pipers piping...
Those eleven pipers piping reminds us of our plumber, to leave him on the doorstep would be a real bummer. Now make your water piping hot, and fill your cups with care. We're giving you some hot chocolate we know you'll love to share. (hot cocoa)
We simply can't believe this game is almost through. We've simply had a jolly time bringing these gifts to you. With only one more night, don't you wish you knew, just exactly who we are and why we're doing this to you?
On the twelfth day of Christmas, your true love gave to you- twelve drummers drumming...
Christmas Eve has arrived and on this our last night. One dozen drummers would be a grand sight. But the noise of their drums would hurt your head. So eat all these cookies we bring you instead. (cookies in a tin)
And we wish you a joyous Noel. We know that hoping our names we will tell. But our name stays a secret. We just cannot share it wouldn't be right. No it wouldn't. So there! Merry Christmas.
On The First Day of Christmas, your true love gave to you a partridge in a pear tree.... Now in the song, it's partridge and pear- when I looked, my trees were all bare. So I ran to the store at a hurried pace. Pears they had plenty, but no birds in the place! (pears)
Each night we'll bring something please don't watch for us coming. If you catch us too soon, it will spoil the fun that's coming!
The song that we sing twelve days in a row won't get tiresome with treats from friends you know.
But to keep up the mystery and the fun, you won't know who we are until we're all done.
On the second day of Christmas your true love gave to you-two turtle doves...
Did you know two turtle doves are extremely hard to find? So here are Turtles'n Dove- The chocolate candy kind. (Dove Chocolates)
On the third day of Christmas, your true love gave to you- three french hens...
Now hens are chickens if they are french, or not! Here is chicken noodle soup to heat in the pot! (chicken noodle soup)
On the fourth day of Christmas, your true love gave to you- four calling birds...
The calling birds have all flown away. They're visiting the south to see the view. Instead of a call, they left these few things, some pencils and paper their gift to you! (notebook and pen)
On the fifth day of Christmas, your true love gave to you- five golden rings...
Only five golden rings? There really are more of gold pineapple rings I got from the store. (can of pineapple)
On the sixth day of Christmas, your true love gave to you- six geese a laying...
You really don't want messy geese all over the house do you? How about some of the eggs they left behind. (6 Easter eggs filled with candy)
On the seventh day of Christmas, your true love gave to you- seven swans a swimming..
On this day of Christmas how nice it would be if seven swans a swimming your family could see. The pond was quite empty since the swans have gone south, we only found goldfish to put in your mouth! (goldfish crackers)
On the eighth day of Christmas your true love gave to you- eight maids a milking...
The maids were all milking, milk foaming like suds, and then they all vanished just leaving "milk duds"
On the ninth day of Christmas, your true love gave to you, nine ladies dancing...
Here some canes used by the ladies to help them walk home after they were out dancing all night. (candy canes)
One the tenth day of Christmas your true love gave to you, ten lords-a-leapin...
Ten lords a leaping would be an awesome gift, but they got stuck while jumping through a white snowdrift. We had to be content, you see, to watch the popcorn fly. So we've added a sweet topping to it for you try. (caramel popcorn)
On the eleventh day of Christmas, your true love gave to you- eleven pipers piping...
Those eleven pipers piping reminds us of our plumber, to leave him on the doorstep would be a real bummer. Now make your water piping hot, and fill your cups with care. We're giving you some hot chocolate we know you'll love to share. (hot cocoa)
We simply can't believe this game is almost through. We've simply had a jolly time bringing these gifts to you. With only one more night, don't you wish you knew, just exactly who we are and why we're doing this to you?
On the twelfth day of Christmas, your true love gave to you- twelve drummers drumming...
Christmas Eve has arrived and on this our last night. One dozen drummers would be a grand sight. But the noise of their drums would hurt your head. So eat all these cookies we bring you instead. (cookies in a tin)
And we wish you a joyous Noel. We know that hoping our names we will tell. But our name stays a secret. We just cannot share it wouldn't be right. No it wouldn't. So there! Merry Christmas.
Monday, December 28, 2009
The Lost Tooth
Here is how we loose teeth around here. The run down of tonight's events.
Xan- Mom, I lost my tooth
Dawson- Yeah, I hurt him and his tooth came out.
Xan- The Tooth Fairy will come tonight. But I can't find my tooth. It's lost in my room.
Dawson- Say thanks Xander, I helped your tooth come out.
Xander- But you hurt me to do it.
Dawson- But you'll get money for it.
Xander- We need to find it.
After about 15 minutes the tooth was found. The boys were looking for it and then they realized it was white. They were looking at all the black fuzz and lint on the floor.
Xan- Mom, I lost my tooth
Dawson- Yeah, I hurt him and his tooth came out.
Xan- The Tooth Fairy will come tonight. But I can't find my tooth. It's lost in my room.
Dawson- Say thanks Xander, I helped your tooth come out.
Xander- But you hurt me to do it.
Dawson- But you'll get money for it.
Xander- We need to find it.
After about 15 minutes the tooth was found. The boys were looking for it and then they realized it was white. They were looking at all the black fuzz and lint on the floor.
Monday, December 14, 2009
Oh, the way kids think.
Have you ever sat back and wondered what things mean to kids as opposed to us adults that say the things. It's funny how we think we're perfectly clear in our meanings,but with children the words can have a completely different meaning.
Case in point; This morning I was in the hallway listening to Xander and Mackenzie as they got ready for school. In the mornings the kids brush their teeth at my sink (mainly so I can make sure it gets done) and Kenz always goes first while Xander lays in my bed.
Xander hops in the bed so excited that he gets to wait while kenz still brushes. Kenzie then says to him, in a very un-nice tone "Well, I hope you know you only get to lay there for less than 3 minutes."
I interrupted her and said, Kenz that was very 'snotty'. Why would you say that? She looked at me very confused and said, "What do you mean, I don't have any snot."
So my daughter got a lesson in what being a 'snot' meant.
I used one of those 'Golden Rule' turn it around ideas.
How would she feel if it was her that hopped in the bed and Xander said, what she did to him, to her. It worked she knew exactly what I meant and that it wasn't a nice thing to say. It was more the 'snotty' tone in which it was said that lead to the whole discussion.
But, never the less a lesson was learned and hopefully it will do some good.
Case in point; This morning I was in the hallway listening to Xander and Mackenzie as they got ready for school. In the mornings the kids brush their teeth at my sink (mainly so I can make sure it gets done) and Kenz always goes first while Xander lays in my bed.
Xander hops in the bed so excited that he gets to wait while kenz still brushes. Kenzie then says to him, in a very un-nice tone "Well, I hope you know you only get to lay there for less than 3 minutes."
I interrupted her and said, Kenz that was very 'snotty'. Why would you say that? She looked at me very confused and said, "What do you mean, I don't have any snot."
So my daughter got a lesson in what being a 'snot' meant.
I used one of those 'Golden Rule' turn it around ideas.
How would she feel if it was her that hopped in the bed and Xander said, what she did to him, to her. It worked she knew exactly what I meant and that it wasn't a nice thing to say. It was more the 'snotty' tone in which it was said that lead to the whole discussion.
But, never the less a lesson was learned and hopefully it will do some good.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Dawson's thoughts.
Here are just 2 of Dawson's cute little things he said to me the other day. Hope you all enjoy.
First one was while I was doing my make-up.
DJ- mom what are you doing?
Me-putting on my make-up.
DJ- oh, why does "eyescara" make your eye hair black?
Second was while sitting on the couch next to me.
He was sitting there all slouched down and his pajama shirt was up, showing his tummy. I reached over and tickled his side and then patted his belly. He giggled and went right back to ignoring me, so I did it again.
Then I stuck my finger in his belly button and said what is this? He looks at me and giggles. And answers, my belly button. I said, where did you get a belly button from?
He looks at it and replies, "Santa Claus".
Who knew Santa delivered belly buttons too.
Imagine opening that one on Christmas morning.
First one was while I was doing my make-up.
DJ- mom what are you doing?
Me-putting on my make-up.
DJ- oh, why does "eyescara" make your eye hair black?
Second was while sitting on the couch next to me.
He was sitting there all slouched down and his pajama shirt was up, showing his tummy. I reached over and tickled his side and then patted his belly. He giggled and went right back to ignoring me, so I did it again.
Then I stuck my finger in his belly button and said what is this? He looks at me and giggles. And answers, my belly button. I said, where did you get a belly button from?
He looks at it and replies, "Santa Claus".
Who knew Santa delivered belly buttons too.
Imagine opening that one on Christmas morning.
Monday, December 7, 2009
Baby update.
I had my doc appt today. Everything went great. I am 22 weeks along and have a due date of April 22nd. However, I'm measuring 5 days ahead. So that puts it at April 17th. Which is 22 weeks. He didn't officially change my date but, I usually get induced a week early and that will be the 15th. I can live with that.
It was my official sonogram with my doc. We already knew it was a boy because a friend of mine does sonograms and let us in on the news early. The little stinker was face planted in my placenta so we couldn't get a good profile picture. But, we saw the other end and it is definitely still a boy! We weren't surprised that he was showing the "goods." My boys are known for streakin'.
The cutest thing was when he had his hands up by his face and stretched out his fingers. He has Keith hands. And then he balled them up and rubbed his eyes. It was so cool to see him being so active and real-like. Not some foreign alien thing growing inside of me.
When his hands were up by his face, he had a fist on either side of his cheeks and the doc commented that he'll be a trumpet player. I said, no with his 2 older brothers he'll be a boxer! Those that know them, am I right or what.
Once again I was in awe of this little baby that will be joining our family. I can't believe Heavenly Father chose to give us another one. I thought we screwed the 3 we have up enough that we were done for sure done. Guess that shows that even Heavenly Father has a sense of humor.
Well, little one we look forward to your arrival and hope you continue to grow and develop well.
And stop kicking me so hard!
It was my official sonogram with my doc. We already knew it was a boy because a friend of mine does sonograms and let us in on the news early. The little stinker was face planted in my placenta so we couldn't get a good profile picture. But, we saw the other end and it is definitely still a boy! We weren't surprised that he was showing the "goods." My boys are known for streakin'.
The cutest thing was when he had his hands up by his face and stretched out his fingers. He has Keith hands. And then he balled them up and rubbed his eyes. It was so cool to see him being so active and real-like. Not some foreign alien thing growing inside of me.
When his hands were up by his face, he had a fist on either side of his cheeks and the doc commented that he'll be a trumpet player. I said, no with his 2 older brothers he'll be a boxer! Those that know them, am I right or what.
Once again I was in awe of this little baby that will be joining our family. I can't believe Heavenly Father chose to give us another one. I thought we screwed the 3 we have up enough that we were done for sure done. Guess that shows that even Heavenly Father has a sense of humor.
Well, little one we look forward to your arrival and hope you continue to grow and develop well.
And stop kicking me so hard!
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Oh Xander!
As we decorated the Christmas tree today, Xander said one of the best things ever. He was explaining to Kenzie and Dawson that if you're not good then you won't get any presents, just underwear.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Scentsy
Hey everyone, I am putting a scentsy order in this week. If you need any holiday scents or if there is someone on your list that would love the wonderful smell and look of scentsy give me a call. Remember these are 'wickless' candles. They are warmed with a safe 25 watt bulb. The wax never gets hot enough to burn you or your little ones.
And because they're wickless you can leave them going even when you're out and know you're house won't burn down but will still smell delectable when you get home.
Give me a call or email if you're interested.
Thanks everyone and Happy Holidays.
Keri- 801-360-3534 or keri_liz86@hotmail.com
or
www.scentsy.com/kerikeith
And because they're wickless you can leave them going even when you're out and know you're house won't burn down but will still smell delectable when you get home.
Give me a call or email if you're interested.
Thanks everyone and Happy Holidays.
Keri- 801-360-3534 or keri_liz86@hotmail.com
or
www.scentsy.com/kerikeith
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