Silly Kids!!!

I just wanted to post a couple "funnies" so I wouldn't forget how silly our kids are...

Yesterday, Colton came downstairs with his pants down around his ankles and the BIGGEST wad of toilet paper (see picture below), and asked if I could "wipe his bum". I just started laughing cuz I realized right then WHY our toilets are always clogged! Then I reminded him how tiny his bum is...so maybe next time he'd use a little less toilet paper, and I wouldn't have to reach for the plunger!

I kept telling Colton to smile for a picture with his "wad". He'd have the cutest smile, then...right when I snapped the picture, he'd make a crazy face...then start cracking up. This was the best of the 5 I took:o) Silly boy!

Micah's question of the day: "Mom, is tomorrow...today?" Huh??? I think maybe we need to work a little more on the "days of the week" cuz he's definitely confused!

And finally...The kids have been drinking WAY too much juice, and I told them it could rot their teeth:o) So, at dinner tonight I had a just a sip of juice, and Bria says, "Mom, you are SOOOOOO gonna rot your teeth!" The way she said it was hilarious!

By way of Josiah...he's doing much better this evening! We've had to take him to the hospital a total of 6 times (for his nose to be suctioned) since Tuesday. Infact, Damon just got back (hopefully) for the last time. The Respiratory Therapist said he's doing MUCH better, and should be completely "on the mend" in the next couple days. It's so great to see him crack a smile again!!! Thanks for all your calls and well wishes!!! Have a great weekend!

Poor Little Guy...

Our poor little Josiah has RSV

*edit* and an ear infection.

It is so sad to see him struggle!

Please pray for a fast recovery! He is just miserable!

WHIT'S END!!!

I'm frustrated, to say the least, and need some help!!!

Very recently we've discovered that Bria is a really good lier!!! REALLY GOOD! Here are some examples...

#1 While Damon's family was in town, we had dinner together almost every night. One night in particular, it was about 10:30pm...on a school night, and Bria was crying to me about not getting any dessert. Here's our conversation...

"Mom, that's not fair. I didn't have ANY dessert."

I asked, "Why didn't you have any?"

"Cuz I was playing with Micah"

"Micah had some dessert."

"When he came down for dessert, I stayed in my room and played."

"Well, it's 10:30 and you have school tomorrow, so you'll have to have extra dessert tomorrow night, ok?"

FULL BLOWN CRYING FIT...

"That's NOT FAIR mom!"

Then, she went downstairs, got a half gallon of ice cream and asked for "just a tiny little bite" and she'd go "straight to bed and not get out".

At this point I felt really bad, but didn't want to give in, so I sent her to bed. I went down stairs and had this conversation with Damon's sister...

"I feel so bad cuz Bria didn't get any dessert."

"Um...yeah she did."

"She did?"

"Yeah, I don't mean to rat her out, but I served her 3 pieces of pie!"

When I confronted her the following morning, she "didn't remember" having dessert...then, we did our own form of tasteful discipline...and...I really thought that was the end of her lying...not so!

#2 Damon just got a new cell phone. Someone called my cell phone from Damon's cell phone, and I knew it wasn't Damon...he was holding Josiah at the time! I asked Micah. He said it wasn't him. Colton was sitting on the couch watching a show...So, I asked Bria...nope, wasn't her either. I whispered to Damon to sneak into Bria's room and I'd call his cell...sure enough it was under her pillow. No one else was upstairs so it HAD to be her...right? Here's the conversation...

"Bria, why did you tell me that you didn't call my cell phone, when you actually did?"

"Mom, I DIDN'T!"

"I can't believe that you are lying to my face...it was under your pillow!"

"I didn't put it there!"

"Bria! Micah is in time-out, Daddy is holding Josiah, and Colton doesn't know my number, so it HAS to be you!!!"

"Mom, it WASN'T ME!"

Then, she started throwing another fit, and crying...Seriously...she was SO convincing that I started to believe her! It couldn't have been anyone else, and I doubted myself! Again, I followed through and started a punishment anyways. Finally, she fessed up.

#3 After punishing her for the last two instances, I wanted to test her and see if she'd lie to me again. So, there was a Mini Wheat on the stairs that was ground into the carpet. I just asked who did it so it could get cleaned up. Bria looked at me and says, "Mom, I don't remember if I did it or not." To which I said, "Bria, get down here and clean it up!"

The thing is...they are the LAMEST reasons to lie! Dessert? Calling my cell phone? A Mini Wheat? Come ON! Seriously, if she wanted more dessert...not a big deal. Calling my cell phone... why would I get mad at that? A broken Mini Wheat??? Honestly, I'm at my whit's end! SOMEONE HELP ME!!! Do your kids lie? If they do, how do you handle it? How can I help her learn that lying is not ok? Any and all suggestions are welcome!!!

What a Day!

What a day...What a day!!!

The day started off with a trip up to the airport to help drop off Damon's brother Matt, and sister Tanya (and little Noah). We had so much fun with everyone here and are so sad to see them leave!!!

After the airport trip, I took Colton into the doctor...again...cuz he's having a hard time at night with his cough and sore throat. Come to find out, he's wheezing...so we have to give him multiple breathing treatments daily until his cough goes away. Darn the inversion!

After picking up some lunch for the kids, I got to go out with these girls! It's always wonderful to get out, especially with great friends! After lunch...a Costco trip...then dinner up in SLC with Damon's work.

On the way back from dinner, we noticed that the sky looked wierd. At the bottom of the hill it was perfectly clear. Then...right at the top of the hill, we saw this...

Damon said it looked as if "we had driven up to heaven". It really did!!! It was super foggy right around the temple, and so pretty! What a great way to end the day!

And...on a totally different note...did you know that this little man is officially 3 months old (as of yesterday)???

Seriously? 3 months!!! Where does the time go!?!? Josiah is such a wonderful baby and we are so happy that he is part of our family! Happy 3 months little angel!

Fun fun fun!!!

We have been so excited to see and spend time with Damon's family this past week! 4 of his siblings came out to visit from Hawaii, California and Arizona...and it has been so fun!

Last Thursday, we had a GNO! We all got pedicures and enjoyed a yummy dinner at Olive Garden. Here's Bria, me (or call me "whitey"), Jennifer, Camille and Tanya...

Saturday we all went up to Salt Lake to eat at Tucanos and walk around Temple Square. Poor little Sara ended up getting staples in her head because of a fall that happened while at the Visitors Center. We were all so grateful that she was "ok" and that we were all there to help take care of the other 3 kiddos!

Sunday, after church...I took a picture of the clan...

Then, we hung out, played, and had a yummy dinner. Here's Uncle Matt with little Josiah...

Monday a group of us went up to Park City to shop, then went to eat at Panda Express...

After eating, we said bye to Uncle Danny.

Tuesday we hung out at the condo for a bit...

...and had to say bye to Auntie Camille...

Last night Damon, Matt and Cass went to the BYU Basketball game and had a blast, while Tanya, little Noah, and Jennifer came over to watch some American Idol. Did anyone watch last night? When Damon got home, we watched the "zebra guy" over and over...it was so funny!

These pictures are just because...

Yesterday I found Bria taking care of Josiah, and thought they were so cute...

And...for all of you who are wondering about Colton...here's what he's looking like with his molluscum, poor kid!!!

Some little extras...

Bria lost another tooth while at the dentist on Tuesday...

And yesterday, Colton decided it was a wonderful idea to spray Chloraseptic all over the upstairs! When I say all over...I mean ALL OVER!!! We now have stained carpet, walls and doors...yep...stained pink! Lucky us! It took me atleast an hour to clean it up! What a pain!!! It also was sprayed on mattresses, bed frames, and stuffed animals, so our house officially smells like medicine!!!

Until next time!

Still here!

Ok...so have any of you ever walked in to use your computer...only to find that it is BROKEN??? Yeah, that's what happened about 2 weeks ago, and I finally had time to fix it. So now, I get to fill you in (again) on what's goin on...

First off...would you believe me if I told you that Josiah slept for 10 hours straight last night!?!?!?! Holy cow! I couldn't believe it! A full night of sleep is a wonderful thing:o)

And now...I need to go back to the end of December...

For our birthday, we went as a family to Red Robin cuz I just cannot resist their mud pie:o) We had a lot of fun! Great food, great company...what more could you ask for! Despite the fact that I turned...30...we had such a fun night of celebrating!

The next Tuesday, I knew Damon was up to something! He took the day off, was texting people like crazy, and you could just tell that he was trying to throw me off with little lies...none of which I fell for!

I have such a wonderful husband! For the 2 weeks prior to this night, Damon was planning a surprise party for me at the Harvest Restaurant at Thanksgiving Point. What a fun time we had!!!

Thanks Davis', Petes, Christophersons, Conklins, Garns, and Willis families for coming!!! The night wouldn't have been the same without you there!!!

Oh...and check out the prettiest flowers Damon had sent to the restaurant...What a thoughtful man!

Now New Years...Bria wasn't feeling well, so we all cuddled her on the couch...

Then, we banged on pots and pans...

And made a toast to the New Year...

Then, we sent the kids off to bed...and had a Wii night with Damon's family.
On Sunday the 4th, my little Colton went into PRIMARY!!! And...Bria went into Senior Primary! They're growing up way too fast!!!

Other things that happened in the last couple weeks...

The 3 older kids Finally got haircuts...

The kids figured out that the stairway going down to our basement makes the perfect sledding hill...

Josiah has the cutest smile and has laughed a lot lately...

I have started my "spring cleaning" a little early, and decided that this is the year to decorate...FINALLY!

Colton has "molluscum" all over his body, and is also being treated for excema that just spread to his face, poor kid!

Damon is in his first day of the "Biggest Loser" competition at his work...

Damon's family is in town from Hawaii, Arizona, and (as of this Friday) California...

Thanks for still checking our blog! I'll do better...I promise:o)