Atkinson

Family Pictures

2009-12-19T14:47:00.001-08:00

We finally went and got family pictures. We went to Lehi and it was soooooooo cold. Jace and Emmie were both crying before it was all over. I am surprised we got any good shots. But I think the picture of the kids turned out cute even if Jace wouldn't take off his hood :)

Melting Snowmen!!

2009-12-19T14:27:00.000-08:00

So I decided that I should try and do some fun things with my kids while they are on Christmas vacation for 2 WHOLE WEEKS!! I saw these cute snowmen on a website and decided to try them. Poor Jace was taking a nap and the kids couldn't wait so we did them without him, but I did make one for him. I thought they turned out really cute and the kids had fun with them.

Happy Halloween!!

2009-11-05T09:56:00.000-08:00

It seemed like to took forever to get the kids ready for halloween this year. Tyler was Gene Simmons....and it took forever to paint his face but I have to admit he did look pretty cool. Ashlee was a gogo dancer. Kaitlyn was a witch at school and a princess on halloween. Emalee was a snow queen and Jace was a rodeo clown. Jace cried huge crocodile tears as soon as I tried to paint his face so he does not look as cute as he could have, but oh well. We had fun trick-or-treating!

Sister's Day!

2009-09-25T18:51:00.000-07:00

Me and Kim got to go see Haley and her new baby in St. George. They named her Charlie Jane and I just love it.....I think it is the cutest name ever. We went shopping, ate at the Olive Garden and hung out. What else could better than spending time with your sisters, good food and shopping.

Labor Day Campout!

2009-09-25T18:33:00.000-07:00

We went camping over Labor Day weekend for 5 days. I was worried about how long it was going to be but we really had alot of fun and it went by fast. We went with Barry's family to Kamas. We ate alot, played games, went for walks and rode 4-wheelers. Sorry that there are no pictures of me cause I am always way cute when I am camping, hehe.

Barry and Em
Tyler relaxing

Ashlee in the rhino

Katie and her pop

Em getting ready to eat

Jace relaxing in the hammock

Jace is 2!

2009-08-09T13:38:00.001-07:00

I can't believe that Jace is already 2......how time flies! We went to the rez. and played for his birthday. Jace loves to play at the rez., just not in the water.....which is fine with me because he is easier to watch. Grandpa Mark and Grandma Jane gave him a bike for his birthday and he loved it. It is so funny to watch him on it, he can't reach the pedals yet but he is still a goer. Jace is such a fun little guy who always has a smile on his face. We are so lucky that he is part of our family and we are sure enjoying him. Happy Birthday little guy!

Jace with hiw birthday cake!
Stylin' in his awesome glasses.

Jace with his two favorite things.....cheetos and his new bike!

Ashlee's 9th Birthday!!!!

2009-08-09T13:26:00.000-07:00

So this is what an awfuln Mom I am......I forgot to take the camera to Ashlee's Birthday. We had the video camera and at least I caught some action with that. We went to the rez. and took the boat with the Petersen clan. We had our boats and we had a bbq. It was alot of fun. Ashlee got a new bike, jewlery, clothes and nail polish. Ashlee is a very good helper....even when she doesn't want to be. She helps us alot with her little brother Jace. We love her alot and want her to know how proud we are of her. Here is a picture of her doing her favorite thing in the world!

Family Fun!!

2009-07-01T16:12:00.000-07:00

We had our family campout last weekend, but we camped at home instead of leaving. Dad was having hay troubles, so we couldn't leave town. We spent Friday at the rez......we played on the beach, boated, wakeboarded, ate, tubed and Caden got a broken pinky toe.....it was so sad. Then we went back later that night and had a fire and roasted marshmallows. Saturday we went up to Oak City and had dinner and played around on the four-wheelers. I forgot my camera when we went to the canyon, so I didn't get any pictures of that. We had alot of fun, I am so glad that we all got to get together and have a good time....we don't get to do it often enough. It was fun to see Ji, Haley and Ellie too!

Building sand castles
All of the kids were playing together really well.

I thought this was a cute picture of Emalee and Cael.

Jace loves his Grandpa Mark.

7 years old!

2009-06-20T18:47:00.000-07:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Katie!!!! I had to put a baby picture on.....because she was such a cute baby (no, it is not just because I am her mom). It is amazing how time flies, Katie is already 7 years old. She asked me if she could have a jalapeno for her birthday.......a what? I thought about it for a minute and I was like, oh, a pinata. I could not stop laughing. So Walker and Meg came over to help bust the pinata. We love you Katie and hope you had a great birthday.

Blowin' out the candles.
I didn't catch a picture while she was swinging at the pinata, but I got this one after.

Ashlee

Racing for the candy.

Yuba

2009-06-20T18:29:00.000-07:00

We went to Yuba for a couple of days with Randy and Becca. There was lots and lots of wind while we were there, so we all had sand everywhere. We had fun, but it would of been nicer if the weather would have cooperated. I don't have any pictures of Ashlee, cause she wouldn't let me take any.

Tyler trying to run from the camera, but I still got him!

Katie with her hair blowin' in the wind.

Em was suppossed to get her cast off in a couple of days, but she wanted to play in the water really bad. So Dad took matters into his own hands.

After Dr. Barry performed his doctorly duties.

Jace had a blast!

Jace's 1st haircut!!!!!!

2009-05-23T14:22:00.000-07:00

Jace got his 1st haircut. He was not very happy about it at all, but he definately needed one. I can't believe that he is almost 2 and this is his 1st haircut...he has got some slow growin' hair.

This is the finished product.
He was hiding from the camera

So sad

He was pretty pleased with himself after it was all over.

Em's broken leg!

2009-05-08T07:43:00.000-07:00

So Emalee went and got a broken leg. She was outside playing on the trampoline with Ashlee and fell and hit her leg on the slide that was going down from the trampoline. I still am not sure how it happened, but I guess it doesn't matter. She has been pretty big about it, but I can't wait until she can walk around by herself. It is pretty hard to keep up with her and Jace.

This is Em after she got her cool hot pink cast!

This is Em after we came home from the emergency room, don't ya love her face!

Emalee is a hair stylist!

2009-04-04T18:32:00.000-07:00

So Emalee decided to give herself a little haircut. I kept looking at her and couldn't figure out what was different, until finally I noticed her cute hairdo. All that she had to say was, "doesn't it look pretty Mom." Oh yes, it is definantly lovely. So we had to take her to get it fixed, and it had to be cut pretty short. She doesn't like it, all I have to say is, "don't cut your hair again then". Hopefully she will listen.

She did a wonderful job on her bangs and the right side of her head.
I have to admit that it does look pretty cute!

Happy Birthday Blondie!

2009-03-30T19:38:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday Emalee!! It is amazing how fast time goes by, I can't believe you are 4 years old already. You are a very special little girl and we are lucky to have you as part of our family. Thanks for being so sweet and funny. We love you!

Emalee has 17 candles on her cake because she shares a birthday with her cousin Cole, who is turning 13 ( I can't believe that either). He is on the other side, I guess we didn't get him in the picture.

I had to include a baby picture
Opening presents at the party
This is the morning of her birthday. Grandpa Theil and Grandma Bonita stayed at our house. Emalee had to wake Grandma and Dad up to open her presents.

People at the party:

Grandpa Mark and Grandma Jane

Shawn, Sandy, Cole, Caden & Cael

Cory, Kim, Walker & Meg

Presents:

Play food and dishes

Polly Pocket

slippers

legos and princess book

baby doll

New Puppy

2009-02-22T20:13:00.000-08:00

This is "Gus" my Valentine's present! He is quite the little ball of fur with alot of personality.

8 Things!

2009-02-21T08:04:00.000-08:00

8 things about me......

Here are the rules:
1)Post rules on your blog
2)Answer the six "8" items
3)Let each person know they've been tagged by leaving them a comment

Favorite TV shows:
1. The Biggest Loser
2. Scrubs
3. Days of Our Lives(hehe)
4. What Not to Wear
5. According to Jim
6. King of Queens
7. I guess I don't watch anything else
8.

8 Things I did yesterday:
1. Did Turbo Jam
2. Vacuumed
3. Did Laundry
4. Played on the computer
5. Took Ashlee to Activity Days and picked her up
6. Cleaned one bathroom
7. Made Lasagna
8. Was a sub for Bunko

8 Things I look forward to:
1. Summer
2. Taking the boat out
3. Camping
4. School being out so there is no homework!
5. Spending time with Barry
6. Green grass and flowers(but not weeds)
7. Losing the 5 pounds that I have gained
8. Spending time with my kids

8 Favorite Restraunts:
1. The Pizza Factory
2. The Olive Garden
3. Toucano's
4. I don't know.....I never get to leave Delta
5.
6.
7.
8.

8 Things on my wishlist
1. To not have to worry about money
2. Take my kids to Disneyland and Seaworld
3. Finish painting my addition
4. Finish the quilt I started for Ashlee
5. That my puppy was house-trained
6. Be the best mom ever
7. Be the best wife ever
8. That I could eat all the chocolate I want and not get fat!

People I Tag
1. Kiersten
2. Haley
3. Karen
4. Angie
5. Everyone else I know has already been tagged

Tag......your it!

2009-02-06T09:37:00.000-08:00

1. I love chocolate!

2. I love pepsi!

3. I want to be a hair stylist.........when I grow up.

4. I hate doing laundry.

5. I wish that I could go on a week long vacation with Barry.

6. I am addicted to guitar hero, and I have almost passed hard!

7. Did I say I hate doing laundry!!!!!!!!!!!

8. I like to cook but I hate to clean up the mess.

9. I love reading recipe books and looking at recipes on the internet.

10. I wish that I had more patience with my kids.

11. I live to watch The Biggest Loser every Tuesday night......I know, pathetic, huh?

12. I am really good at procrastinating, I have way too many unfinished projects.

13. Whining is one of my biggest pet peeves.

14. I wish that I had time to ride horses again.

15. I am thankful that I get to be a stay-at-home Mom.

16. I love living across from the resevoir, especially since we have a boat.

17. I am done having babies......and I am totally Ok with it!

18. I love living in Delta and I am glad that I get to raise my kids here.

19. I love to get on the internet and read peoples blogs, but I have never been on facebook.

20. I cannot handle the sound of forks scraping on a plate.

21. I cannot fall asleep at night without the TV on.

22. I don't like how fast my kids seem to grown up.......I love the age that Jace is right now.

23. I am scared to death for my kids to become Teenagers.

24. I am perfectly content to stay at home.........maybe that's because I have 5 kids.

25. I don't ever think that my house is clean enough.

I tag: Haley, Darla, Tiff, Michelle and Stacia

Happy Birthday Tyler!!!!

2009-01-20T14:26:00.000-08:00

It was Tyler's Birthday on the 18th. I can't believe that he is 11 years old. He will be in middle school next year, that is crazy. We went bowling on Saturday night with Grandma and Grandpa Petersen, and we took Caden and Jaxon. Tyler decided that real bowling wasn't as easy as on the Wii. We had alot of fun though. Sunday we had cake and ice cream with Grandma and Grandpa P. and Aunt Ann and Uncle Delyle. Tyler got $45, a scooter and rockband(which did not arrive on time). Hope you had a Happy Birthday Tyler. We love you and are so glad you are part of our family.

Tyler ready to blow out his candles, doesn't he look thrilled!

Opening his scooter

Bowling with the family

Weekend of Fun!

2009-01-12T09:57:00.000-08:00

We had an Atkinson family party on New Years day in Lehi. After that we went and stayed with Trent and Marsha (Barry's brother and sister-in-law) in Salt Lake. We spent three nights there, I'm sure they were glad to see us go! Barry and Trent went snowmobiling one and a half times. I say that, because the second time, Barry's snowmobile broke down after about a half hour of riding, I don't think they had very much fun that time. Me and Marsha got to go shopping (without the kids) which was alot of fun. Marsha is a hairdresser with a beauty shop in her house. My girls talked her into doing their hair. Ashlee finally got the perm that she has been begging for, she can do her own hair now(yeah)! They all looked really cute, but I forgot to get a picture of Ashlee after her hair was done. Tyler played the Wii with his cousins all weekend and Jace followed me around whining the whole time. He does alot better at home. But all-in-all it was a really fun weekend.

Marsha giving Ashlee a perm

Katie in curlers

It's Miss Photogenic!!

Emalee under the dryer

The finished product. Cute!

2008-12-29T22:52:00.000-08:00

I love Christmas Eve as much as Christmas day. We go to my Mom and Dad's for a party every year. We eat prime rib(yum!), and play games. It is alot of fun, our kids love it. Barry actually didn't have to go to work that night. I think it has been 4 years since he has been home with us on Christmas eve. Christmas morning seemed pretty early after such a long night, but we survived. All of the kids got what they asked for. We got a Wii, I don't think that it has been turned off much since we got it. Tyler got guitar hero, we have had alot of fun with it (it is addicting to say the least).

2008-12-29T22:48:00.000-08:00

Tyler with his guitar hero. He also got Mario Brothers Smash Brawl.
He has definately got some good use out of them.

2008-12-29T22:44:00.000-08:00

This is Ashlee on Christmas Eve. She asked for a black camera. She kept drilling Santa with questions about his reindeer. I think she made him a little nervous. It was funny.

2008-12-29T22:40:00.000-08:00

Katie got a pretend camera and a table and
chairs. She loves to play school, so I am
sure they will be put to good use.

2008-12-29T22:36:00.000-08:00

Jace got an airplane buggy from my Mom and Dad. You can see how much he loves it by the look on his face!

2008-12-29T22:32:00.000-08:00

Emalee asked for a princess crown. She is such
a girly girl. She loves to dress up and dance
around the house.