Todays Slogan~

'Always be a first~rate version of yourself instead of a second~rate version of somebody else'
~ Judy Garland

Avery definitely fits this particular moto. There are many days I wish I could be more like her in this aspect of my life. Sometimes it's hard not to look at all the wonderful things everyone else is doing and think 'why can't I be like that'. I think these thoughts can be beneficial to a point. For me, these thoughts can influence me to want to be a better mom, a better wife, a better friend etc.. in these instances I'm greatful..
. . I admit I have to reasure myself on more than one occasion that I'm a worth while person and my position as a stay at home mom is the greatest job I'll ever do.
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'At work, you think of the children you have left at home. At home, you think of the work you've left unfinished. Such a struggle is unleashed within yourself.'
~Golda Meir

I love this quote. It reminds me, also, that I would struggle with the decision if I chose to go back to work full time. Plus, I have to remind myself that life is constantly changing..I won't be a stay at home mom forever and that will be a bitter/sweet day as well!!

Love Rainy Days ;)

She is SO NAUGHTY! She knows she's not suppose to climb on the table :)
She wants to go for a stroller ride but, it's raining...

I've been taking the kids as much as I can in their new stroller.
I figure I need to get my moneys worth out of it and...
it helps keep the kids entertained and quiet ;)
Maybe we'll go for a stroller and mommy can run in spite of the rain!

Greatfuls :)

These are some random pictures that I want to share and haven't made it to the blog yet :)
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I am so greatful for my kids and husband. We recently took a family vacation to St. George for Harley's very first triathlon and let me just say he KILLED it!!! I'll be posting pictures of it soon!

Avery is such a challenge for me and is pretty hard for me to 'handle' at times but, I can't imagine my life without her in it.
She swears because she hears us but, when she hears anyone say 'stupid' she promptly reminds them that it's a bad word!!!
She asks me at least once every other day if she can drive,
She finishes most of her sentences with 'I guess'...

These pictures of Cash in the bucket were at Christmas time! We didn't want him rolling/crawling all over the decorations so we stuck him in a bucket :)

This little guy brings the BIGGEST smile to my face. He's so easy going and is starting to jabber my ears off! I love listening to him; he totally thinks he can talk!

Avery is still obsessed with Sally. She tells everyone about her 'Sally DOG!'

We got Avery a tricycle for Easter and she STILL doesn't use the peddles! She scoots it along with her feet.

Cash is getting so big so fast it makes me sad :( I wish you could put these young times in a bottle and go back to them whenever you wanted.

I love to do Avery's hair. She hates it like most kids but, I make her let me do it. Every night after her bath I make her let me blow~dry it with a roll brush. I put a movie on for her so she's somewhat distracted but, she still hates it. It looks so pretty when it's done and it's to the middle of her back! Love it ;)

I love the role I've been given as a mother. It's so hard and challenging that every day I have to remind myself how important my job is and even though I don't get paid for it and some days it isn't very rewarding it's still the most important job I'll ever do!

Averys Big 3 Birthday PaRtY!

I guess to start off I have to give Cash props for being so unbelievably good during Averys entire party! He smiled and played with balloons the whole time :)

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He certainly is my little stud ;)...so handsome!

Although Avery is very LOUD and out of control at times when it actually comes down to being the center of attention it throws her off...
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Pouting before opening presents...she had serious stage fright!

Luckily her best friend stepped in and showed her how to get things done :)

Oh for the LOVE of dinosaurs!!

Avery made out with a LoOt of dinosaurs!

Here comes the cake! What else? Yes, you guessed it! MORE dinosaurs and a volcano!

Have you ever seen so much cheese?! Avery absolutely adores her cousins :)
...and can you blame her? Look at those handsome little devils!!

Balloons...another one of Averys great loves.

Harley and I decided to get Aves a trampoline for her birthday...I look at it a little more like a cage :)...somewhere to zip her and and let her become the wild animal she is!lol!

All the kids had a good time with Averys present...I'd say the parents benefited from it as well as this is where the kids spent most of the party!

Overall I'd say the party was a success!
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Good food!
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Great Family!
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Awesome Friends!
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We are truly blessed :)

Sally DOG!

Avery is hilarious to me. She's obsessed with our dog Sally.

She calls her 'My Sally DOG!' There's quite a bit of emphasis on dog.

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As you can see in this picture Sally is pretty lazy. She maybe got 1/4 the way through our walk before she pooped out and had to be put in the stroller with Avery :)
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Lazy Sally DOG!

The Dinasour Park :)

For Averys Birthday we decided to 'brave' the Dinosaur Park again...

I was pretty excited she had the guts to go in this time...she had a blast and so did we :)

When we pulled up she started to get scared but, wanted to have a 'picknick' inside the park. We showed her all the kids that were playing on the slides and swings inside the park and said 'See, those kids haven't been eaten by any dinosaurs!'...:)

She still won't stay inside the museum part of the Park. I think because it's enclosed and she feels trapped inside...strange kid;)

To help ease Ave's into the park with all the dinosaurs and noises we started out on the playgrounds they have. At first, Cash wasn't so sure about the swing but as you can see, quickly got used to it:)

I can't believe Avery is 3!!! She's my 'little handful'! I love her so much and am greatful she decided to stick around after she was born:)

Easter!

Look at Avery's face!LOL! She's so funny about getting her picture taken...weird child of mine :)

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Avery got a bunch of clothes for Easter. She's growing so fast I just went all out and got her a bunch of dresses, shirts, pants and socks.
She also got a book of animals and bubbles, of course! :)

She got some summer sandals, too!

My little man that's still to young to care got some sippy cups, clothes and a Noahs Arc baby eistein video....As you can see below, it's been a big day and I think we're all pooped :)