FISHING TRIP

This last weekend we went up to Eagle Valley, in the middle of Nevada. It was about a 3 1/2 hour drive. We left Thursday night and headed to the lake. Jordan's parents had left that morning so they had already gotten the camp setup. It was 3 fun days of fishing and camping!!! For those of you that don't know my idea of camping is staying in a cabin and showering every night. I truly do not enjoy camping. Paislee is defiantly my daughter. She hated the tent and the sleeping bags. She woke up about every 45 minutes all 3 nights. If the sleeping bag got to close to her face she would freak out. Not just a little crying a total bloody murder screaming. Rylan and Jordan and a really good time and that is why we went. Rylan caught 4 fish and had a great time realling them in. Although he didn't want to touch the fish.

Jordan took the kids into a cave that they thought was really cool.

BOYS WILL BE BOYS

Rylan had his friend Hunter come over today. They wanted to jump on the trampoline with the water on. I figured it was hot outside and that would be a fun thing for them to do. I was in the kitchen sweeping the floor and just kinda keeping an eye on them. I went up stairs long enough to do Paislee's hair, five minutes at the very most, and this is what I came back to. They had mud from their heads to their toes. It was not only all over them, but they had been throwing mud balls at the dogs. They got back onto the trampoline so they could get all the mud off of them.

OUR LITTLE TALKER

Paislee has been very much in love with the telephone lately. All she wants to do is call Grandma or call Aunt. Well we can only half the time get Rylan to talk on the phone. He is much to busy playing. Jordan's mom has been out of town this week and the kids have really missed her. Yesterday after listening to Paislee asked to call Grandma Coache all day. I really mean all day, about every ten to fifteen minutes she would say "Call Grandma" So when Jordan got home last night I had him call his mom. Paislee talked for a few minutes, but then Rylan wanted a turn. After about five minutes we went looking for him. This is what we found

For a little boy that doesn't like to talk on the phone, he was sure comfortable.

MEMORIAL FUN

We took the kids Thursday night and headed for Parown, UT for Memorial Weekend. I could not believe how much fun the kids had. We went into Cedar Friday and then just hung out around the house waiting for everyone else to come. It was so nice to just enjoy the weather. Saturday we went on the usual ride up to Brian Head, about 19 miles. Well this time it wasn't so usual. It was a great ride up to the top, a little cold but not to bad. We went to the Pizza place in Brian Head and as we were getting ready to head back down the mountain it started to rain. Well that only lasted a few minutes and then it started to hail. It was the worst ride I have ever taken. Jordan, Rylan, Paislee and I were all on the same bike, so we were already uncomfortable, plus add in the hail, it was bad. Luckily Paislee fell asleep so I turned her around so our tummys were together and then zipped her into my jacket, so she didn't get cold. Rylan on the other hand had a great time. He was in front of Jordan and was loviong every minute of it. Jordan kept telling him to keep his head down so the hail would just hit his helmet but Rylan let Jordan know that he wanted to catch the hail on his tung. He is such a boy. Once we had about 8 miles left on this joyus ride it just rained, and with the rain came the mud. Here are a few pictures, but it doesn't do justice as to what we looked like.

Yes that is mud all the way up Vaunette's leg!

Sunday we took the kids up to Yankee Meadows. They had so much fun playing in the river.

Paislee was so excited as she walked a around and just collect little sticks, rocks and dandy lions she is growing up way to fast.

This little yellow 4-wheeler has been in my family for 25 years. My mom has pictures of each of us girls on this bike when we were Rylan's age. My father-in-law worked on it for a long time to get it running again. We couldn't get Rylan off of it this weekend.

Once Paislee saw brother having so much fun, she wanted to go too.

By the end of the weekend they would not get off of the 4-wheeler. Paislee just kept telling Rylan she wanted to go again.

DISNEYLAND

This last weekend we had a great time down in Disneyland. We took the kids along with Jordan's parents, my sister Julie and her husband Jake down to play in Disneyland. Jordan's parents had not been there for about thirteen years. It's pretty sad when my 4 year old is telling his grandparents about rides they have never even heard of. We left Thursday afternoon and headed to Rancho Cucamango (that's were Aunt Shauna lives, she has a crazy dog Mojo that Rylan thinks is just great). We got up and headed to Disneyland (about 30 minutes) Friday morning. The kids had so much fun. This was the first year that Rylan got to go on some of the bigger rides. He still says Dumbo is his favorite ride, but I think he liked Splash Mountain a lot. Paislee was in heaven over by Pooh country. She got to see Pooh, Eeyore, and Tigger.

She did so good throughout the day. Every ride she went on she want to go again. After the fire works Julie and I took the kids back to the hotel and the other 4 adults headed off to play Buzz Light Year. It was such a compitition to see who could get the highest points. I think they were able to ride it 5 times between 10:30pm and 12am.

Paislee with Grandpa Bobo

The boys decided to take the kids on the balloon ride. There was no way Julie and I were going on that thing!!!

The next morning we got to sleep in a little and then head over to Disney California. I think the highlight of that trip was going on Raging Rapids. Rylan laughed so hard as Aunt got completely soaked and he was barley wet at all. After Disney California was closed Paislee and Aunt went to bed, Rylan and I went to the swimming pool and of course Jordan, Jake, Vaunette and Bobo headed back to Disneyland for some more Buzz, mind you it was 10:30pm by this time. Bob ended up being the over all winner of the weekend. I think it really killed Jordan that his dad ended up winning.

We headed home Sunday morning so that we could make dinner for my mom for mothers day. We had a great weekend together. To me going to Disneyland just keeps getting better and better. Jordan always grumbles a little when I tell him it's that time of year again. But as you can see he spent more time over there than me and the kids. Both of my children have been to Disneyland every year of their lives. Someone told me I was spoiling my children and I just laughed. Growing up I went to Disneyland twice a year with my family and my moms sisters family. We still sit around and talk about some of those trips. I'm not spoiling my children I am giving them memories that will last a life time.

HAPPY EASTER

The Holidays keep getting more and more fun. As the kids get older they are really starting to understand what is going on. We ended up dying eggs three times and they just loved it. Although I will say I think Jordan was way more into it than the kids.

Paislee was so determined to dye her own eggs. When she went to get her blue egg she would not let Julie help her sooooo, this is what her hand ended up looking like. She wasn't quite sure what happened.

Rylan was so excited to see that not only does Santa bring toys but so does the Easter Bunny!
I have to give a big thanks to my mom for doing a little alteration to Paislee's temple dress to make it into her Easter dress.

MONSTER JAM

You can go ahead and say it THE COACHE'S ARE WHITE TRASH. For some reason we just love the Monster Trucks. I would like to say it is just because Rylan loves them so much, but no it is all of us. The announcer asked everyone to stand that has gone to more than two Monster Jams, then three, then four, and as Jordan and I looked at each other we realized this was our sixth time going to the Monster Jam. I'm not to sure why we love them so much but I guess there is something to be said for getting to ram your truck into things. I know every time I see one of those OBAMA BIDEN 2008 stickers on someones car driving down the street I want to ram my Sequoia into the back of there car. We had a great time spending the whole day hanging out together.

FOR TIME & ALL ETERNITY

FOR TIME AND ALL ETERNITY!!!

OH MY!!! What a weekend my little family had. Jordan and I had the opportunity to go through the temple for the first time on Saturday. It was such a wonderful weekend. To be sealed to my amazing husband and beautiful children was just so amazing. I wasn't feeling all that great so a lot of the day is kind of fuzzy, but I definitely will not forget the feelings I had as my little children held hands across the ulter from Jordan and I. I sure hope I can keep the feelings I had forever.

Rylan letting Paislee know what was going to happen today. We told him we were all going to hold hands. He let us know he would be just fine, and help Paislee if she needed it.

My Little Stud

The kids waiting for their turn to go in.

Jordan's mom and sister both took out their endowments with us.

PLEASE HELP

A friend from work gave Jordan and I a puppy. Yes I know how stupid could we be. We already have 2 dogs. Well we were thinking this was going to be a great dog. She is half German Shepperd half Golden Retriever. Boy were we wrong. She is now 3 months old and does not get the whole go out side to go to the bathroom. We have tried everything. We reward when she does go out side we put her nose in it and make her stay out side. She is just not getting it. I was home in my kitchen for probably 5 hours last week with the back door wide open. My kids were coming in and out playing and then sure enough walk up stairs and there are two piles of poop. We are asking for any advise please. Both of our other dogs got the whole outside dogie door thing after two weeks. I just do not get it.

BIRTHDAY GIRL

As I laid in bed last night I could not believe that my little 5 pound baby girl was 2. We should be bringing her home from the hospital and Rylan should be 2 not 4. I'm really not sure were those two years went. Paislee is so full of life. For someone that does not talk she sure knows how to communicate. Her eyes tell a story that says it all. I wish I could tell you she has so many words she is saying now, but I can say she says mama. You have know idea the joy we have because she is now saying something. She is trying and that is all I can ask for right now. Paislee has so much energy. There are days her big brother can't keep up with her. There are times Jordan and I both blame each other for deserving a child like her, but I can promise you she brings us more joy than anyone could imagine. We are so thankful Heavenly Father chose us to be her parents. We just love her so much.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JORDAN!

Happy Birthday to the most amazing guy around. My husband is the hardest worker I have ever known. Not only does he work hard at his job all day long, he has now started up a company that he does jobs after hours. He is also going to school. It is not always easy to have him gone so much, but I know he is doing it for the kids and me. I could not have gotten a better father for my children. To see my kids faces when there dad walks into the house is priceless. I'm not always the best at showing my gratitude to him but I love him so much. I can't wait to spend all of eternity with him. I love you Jordan.