One year older and wiser too

He had a birthday, shout HURRAY!

Dominic turned an other year older. As a family we went to the pool all day long, then came howe for some cake and ice cream, yummy! He got a load a presents including his own tent and had his cousin sleep over in it. The next few nights everyone in the family took turns going backyard camping with him.

Viva Salt Lake

A few weeks back I went to a concert called Viva Salt Lake with my hubby, sister and B-I-L. It was a blast. We were on the bridge for the most part of the show listening and rocking out to "The Veer Union", "Pop Evil", and "Ten Years". Many times those bands noticed my sister and I (because we knew most of the songs, screamed after each one, and because of our hair being so bright against everyone else's) We decided to make our way down to the crowd and get up to the stage for Royal Bliss, my favorite band. Well, Salt Lake grows their people tall. I stood at every ones arm pits and the guy next to me didn't know what deodorant was. 2 songs into Royal Bliss, the crowd went wild and started to serge forward. "Um, hello! there is no where for us to go so stop pushing. I'm not like a zit and am going to pop up into the air to make room for you." Needless to say, being short and under the heat of every ones body temperature trapt beneath a human tent of arms throwing up rocker horn. The oxygen ran out and I hit the dirt. LITERALLY! My husband and B-I-L (John) lifted me up to be crowd surfed out because when I fell, 6 people saw an open spot and ran to it stomping on me in the process. So here I am being crowd surfed out to the front of the stage- unconscious! I woke up being dropped into the EMT and bodyguards arms. I was ticked because once you are crowd surfed out, your spot is lost and I wanted to listen to Royal Bliss. Thankfully, the band R.B. knows me and noticed what had happened. After the show we were invited to an after party at a club. it was great. Neal introduced me and my husband to Pop Evil, Veer Union, and 10 Year's band members, (as his goody goody Mormon friend that was the only one in the entire concert who passed out sober! I'll get him back for that someday) The band members to all those groups are really awesome. But, all in all it was a very memorable night. In the photos you can see me on the bridge with Jess, LeAnn, and John. The white hair is mine and red is LeAnn's. The one with 10 Years' lead singer and guitar player pointing to us, they actually were talking to US, my sis and me!

Seth's First Drive

We went camping a few weeks ago (in May before all the rain came) and let Seth drive the mini-wheeler by himself. He LOVED it! Look at his face and listen to his laugh. Sorry you have to hear my lame voice too, I videoed it with my phone. It's all I had camping. Plus, check out Jess running along the side of him, just in case he tried to do something daring, like drive away. He really got a work out, poor guy. He's such a good dad!

Regional Track Meet

A full line up this weekend, but the most important is about Seth! My son is competing in Minico at a regional Special Olympic track meet. He will take part in the 50 yard dash and softball toss, it's like the shot put. He is an excellent runner and has near perfect form, the only hold up is he runs at his his own will and only when there is something he wants in front of him. So, that said, I need to find something to hold at the finish line for him to keep his eyes on. Eyes on the Prize Seth, eyes on the prize!

Paisley's Birthday

Paisley had her birthday a few days ago. All morning she kept saying, "Happy Birthday!" She eyeballed her presents all day and pick them up to shake saying, "It's a princess!" or "It's Dora or Diego!" (her two at the moment obsessions). She helped decorate her cake, we had two because of how big our many family members were going to come over. Paisley had to place the princess figures where she wanted on top of the cakes and got to shake the sprinkles on too. By the time she was able to open her presents, she was trembling from excitement! She couldn't open them fast enough! When she blew out her candles, I had snuck some trick ones in and thought it was amazing they would re-light. She said a ghost was lighting it again. All in all, she had a great day turning 3!

Check out the new trailer of New Moon! I can't wait! Laurent looks super creepy! This looks like it is going to blow Twilight out of the water! Can you tell I'm super excited by all the exclamation points!!!!

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!00 Points and Class Program

Seth hit his 100 points for reading a few weeks ago and on the same day Dom had his end of the year program. They both were all smiles the whole time. Seth loves Pella the Panther and gave so many people hi-fives all the way down the hall. Dom actually sang and danced at his program. at one point, they said a short poem about making a snowball for a pet and taking it to bed with them In the morning it ran away but not before it wet the bed. The kids and parents all laughed. My cute little son pipped up and said, "Mom it melted" to make sure I didn't think he had slept in someones piddle. What a character! I love my boys.

Laci

"A little Piece of Heaven Right Here Where You Are..."

I have the sweetest aunt in the world. This woman is so unselfish and thoughtful. My Aunt Traci was given my Grandpa Lex's wedding ring from his second marriage in his will. He passed away this past January and it's still hard, we are all letting our pain go a little by little and day by day. She knows how much he means to us, the whole family. His ring had 9 diamonds placed in the center. She took the ring and made each one of us grand-daughters a matching ring with one of the diamonds placed in the center of a band that hugs the diamond. She then made a ring similar for herself with the 5 remaining stones. Aunt Traci gave the reincarnated rings to each us the other night. She felt we all could and should have a piece of Grandpa Lex with us everyday. My sister took a photo and I changed it into this black and white one and am going to give one to each sister. As she snapped the photo, this song called "Heaven (Little by Little)" started playing in my head. Now LeAnn, Jenifer, Bailey and myself all have a little piece of heaven right here where we are, everyday. Thank you Aunt Traci, I love you.

Laci

I'm a semi-finalist!

I entered my novel into a query contest. We had to pitch our novels in ONE sentence, the winners will then get a chance to get an agent to read and take on the book to be published. Well mine made it! Out of 300 entries mine is in the top 50. It's number 7 if you want to take a look it's posted on the querytracker.net site. Go to the blog link then to the post about the semi-finalists and let me know what you think. Now I'm waiting on pins and needles for them to post the top 3 today. My fingers are crossed, I'm about ready to pass out, I don't know how much longer I can wait! I have to go do hair at 5 and I bet the winners will be posted while I'm at work. My Luck, o-well.





Laci

UPDATE!!!

WAHOO! I got runner up, 2nd place! I get to send the agent a partial of my manuscript and we go from there.

I love these faces!

I was flipping through photos this morning and I came across these. I can honestly say that a mother truly sees a beautiful creation every time they look at their children. I am very blessed to have my children in my life. Each one of them has made me grow into a better person.

Laci

HELP WANTED!

Okay, so I'm in need of a sitter to come to my house for two days a week starting in June and going until the first week of August. Anyone up for making some money? It will be Monday and Wednesday's 9am-4pm. Pretty easy job, just make sure the kids aren't killing each other, safe, and don't run away. I will only be two blocks away. Call me if you are interested or know of anyone who might be.

Laci

Book Club

Hey girls!

I'm going to have a girls get together in the form of book club. The topic of choice is TWILIGHT SERIES. This is how it will go, the first month we will talk about Twilight, then the second month's topic will be New Moon, Third month's topic will be Eclipse and fourth month's topic will be Breaking Dawn. The Only Rule is; we can not talk about the next books until it's month. Really come even if you haven't read them, you will get entertained by all of us other giggly, twitterpaited, Edward (or Jacob) obsessed women. Let me know if you want to come and I will set a date and time at my house.

Laci

Happy Anniversary Jessie

Happy Anniversary Honey! We have made it 9 wonderful years together. I love you more than life itself. Thank you for everything you have given me, the 3 beautiful children, great times, and fun laughs. I surely appreciate all you do for me and the family. You go #1 Hubby! I look forward to many more years together with you. I love you, I love you, I love you, always and forever. Thank you for the happily ever after!

Love Your Wife,

Laci

Street Party!

There was a parade at Disneyland. My kids really loved it. Seth got to be a part of the show. He was pulled out of the crowd both nights to do the twist and he grabbed Dominic to join him in the conga line. Stitch gave him a big hug and so did Woody. My kids were in heaven!

Fun in TOON Town at Disneyland

The kids loved Toon Town. They got to go and play in Minnie and Mickey's houses. Paisley had fun working the dishwasher and serving tea at Minnie's house. Dominic played Mickeys player piano at his house, and thought he fooled us that he was making the music. Seth had to test out every toon car on the street. Dominic showed all of us how "TUFF " he is by bending the dumbbell that had smashed into the street..... Stay tuned, there is more memories to come.

Disneyland

We had so much fun at Disneyland! The weather was so warm the entire time, then we had to come home to this cold and snow! We rode EVERY ride, sometimes we even got to ride them twice. Seth got to be a part of the celebration street party parade, Paisley got to meet her princesses, and Dominic got to seek all his adrenalin rush rides! We even stopped by the beach one day and found huge shells. We even found an oyster the size of my hand. So I am going to post a few photo's here and there of the trip. Sorry it's been so long since my last post, but I have been a bit preoccupied with packing for the week long trip and final touches to my book. Enjoy!