Birthdays

Jaxon blowing out his candles!

Jaxon showing Avery how to eat cake!

The results.

Avery didn't know what to do with the cake. The cousins ended up eating it.

Jaxon with his 3-D glasses on. Mom and Dad took just him out on Saturday to the Jonas Bro. 3-D Movie and then to pick out his present.

Avery B-day Cake. She didn't love it.

The cousins Partying!

Avery and Jaxon on there day.

Jaxon's toy he picked out. Star Wars Lego.

Avery opening her present from Grammy and Papa. Thank You!

I was going to be done with Blogging, but I decided to go forward with it. It has been a couple of months since my last post. I'm not going to be able to recap everything since then, so I will start with birthdays. It was Jaxon's and Avery's Birthday. Here are some pictures of there joint B-day Party.

Strep Throat and Pinewood Derby

Strep

What do these two things have to do with another? Absolutely nothing, that is just what has been going on in our house this past month. We think the Strep started with Avery, then, Brynn, Jaxon, and then last but not least me. Russ was on Antibiotics before this all started so I think he dodged it all. We hope that it doesn't recirculate through the house again. I think that once one person is diagnosed with it, it should be mandatory that the rest of the household automatically start take anitbiotics for it. What do you think?

Pinewood Derby

Jaxon and Russ have been working on there car for about 2 weeks and last night was the Race. Jaxon placed 1st in his Wolf den. He was really close to getting in the top three but didn't quite make it. Jaxon had a lot of fun. I think Russ may have had even more fun.

Complaint

Ok, so I just have to say that I have never made an official complaint for bad service, but I did today. I went into Dollar Tree and was treated very rude by this worker. To make a long story short, I called there customer service number and of course, had to leave a message, but nonetheless I let them know what had happened. Then I went over to Roberts and Brynn peed on there floor (as you can tell the potty training isn't going so well) and they were so kind and understood things like this happen. I was the one to clean it up of course, but they were nice about it. I love Roberts!

The Family

So, Brynn still loves Dora and would watch it all day if I let her. She is so independent and we are trying to Potty Train. She does ok. Avery is climbing up and down the stair really well. She will sometime stand on her own. She is so much fun. Jaxon has started basketball and is doing well. He had a couple of days off for Martin Luther King Day, and loved that. We went to the park and the dentist on our days off. Everything is slowly returning to normal, after all the sickness going around! Russ is still hobbling around with his two hurt ankles. I am babysitting on Mondays and Wednesdays. Life is busy,crazy!

Heres some pictures of the Pinewood Derby and others.

Happy New Year

The last time I posted was before Christmas. So I am going to do a slideshow of my pictures because there are far too many. My parents and my Grandma Foutz came for Christmas. On Christmas Eve we did our traditional dinner and the boys did there treasure hunt with the nativity people and also put on a puppet show about the nativity. The boys played the Ukele and Piano. We had a surprise visit from Santa while playing a game. The kids loved it (ok, Brynn was a little terrified). Jaxon couldn't sleep and of course got up early. Brynn didn't even know what was going on. She loved her dollhouse (Thanks Wendy!) she could of cared less about all the other presents. She actually opened them the next day. Thats how much she cared. Avery was sick and went back to bed. We went sledding and to the movies over the next few days. It was very relaxing and fun visiting with my family. The next week Russ had surgery on his other ankle and then we went up to Nampa, ID to Russ' moms house for the New Year. Russ brother, Chad and Family went up also. Russ sister and Family live in Boise, so we got to see them also. We pretty much hung out the entire week,went swimming, went shopping and played my new favorite game "BLOCKUS". We all were sick except Jaxon. Then Sunday he got sick and missed the first two days of school. So there you have it in a nutshell. Here are the pictures! Happy New Year! And no I don't make New Years Resolutions. I just try and make goals throughout the year that I know I can accomplish like, getting dressed that day. You all know!

Merry Christmas Everyone!!!

The Wildthing’s Year of 2008

It has been an eventful year. We truly have been blessed and have had many wonderful experiences this year. We are so very grateful for the power of prayer and for a loving Heavenly Father. This time of year is always so humbling and we are grateful to be able to focus on Christ and all that he has sacrificed for each of us. We are also thankful for wonderful family and friends! Here is a little bit about each of our family members and what has happened with them throughout this wonderful Year of 2008!

Russ- Still a Risk Manager at Strategic Staffing (or now called BBSI). Russ is still working with the Priest in our ward. He loves this calling. Russ got to go and help out for a week at the Stake Priest Encampment (or as he called it “Man Camp”.) Russ went on his yearly backpacking trip with his cousins to the Sawtooths. He had surgery on his ankle that he broke a few years back to remove the pins and will be having surgery on the other ankle the end of December to remove bone chips.

Amber- Staying at home with the three kids. Loving it most of the time. Enrichment Leader for the ward. Is keeping busy every month with that. Joined a Stamp Club. Love’s getting a night out by herself to do what she loves! Just starting watching a 3 month little girl two days a week. Crazy? Yes, I am!

Jaxon- Is 8 years old and attending the 3rd Grade at Jenny P Stewart. Plays the piano, soccer, and did archery and tennis this summer. Had surgery in August to clean up a ruptured appendix. Stayed in the hospital for over a week. Glad to be able to jump on the trampoline again. Loves to spend his time at home, with his family, and playing with his toys. Absolutely, the BEST big brother anyone could ask for!

Brynn- Were do we start? Let’s just say she is very busy, messy and TWO. She is full of cuteness, though! She keeps our family laughing and very tired from chasing and cleaning up after her. She loves her brother and sister, most of the time. Loves to play dress up and spend time with her cousins.

Avery- 9 months old. She has the best smile. Avery is very easy going, but is very busy as well! She is crawling everywhere especially up the stairs. She says “Da Da” and “Ah-Oh.” She loves her dad, and I guess the rest of the family. As everyone knows she was born with three holes in her heart and they are officially closed up. What a miracle! She has brought so much love into our home!

Happy Birthday MOM

It's my mom's birthday today! I am so glad that she is my MOM! My mom is the smartest, most generous, most loving person, and has the most contagious laugh! You can't help but be happy when she is smiling and laughing. She has the best sense of humor! If you can believe this, my mom loves RAP music. She also works at a prison in California. Most women, and men for that matter would be terrified to work there, oh no, not my mom. She loves helping others and really wants them to be successful in life. One thing my mom has taught me is, when you don't like something, CHANGE IT. There is no time to sit and sulk and say poor me. I love that about her. Thanks mom for be such a "Strong" women in my life. I love you and ENJOY YOUR DAY!

Catching Up

Ok, so it really has been awhile since I last posted. So I will catch everyone up on what has been going on. So the last post was about our anniversary. Right before our Anniversary Russ had surgery on his ankle to get the screws removed from his injury about three years ago Thanksgiving day. All went pretty good for the most part with that. Russ and I got to go on an overnighter to the Armstrong Mansion. Uncle Chad watched the kids. I was a little nervous at first about leaving them, but he did an awesome job! Thank you, Chad! Ok then moving on to Thanksgiving. My parents and brothers family from Vegas came here for Thanksgiving. My dad's side of the family got together at our Aunt Kris' house. It was fun to see most of my cousins, aunts, uncles, and my grandma. The kids loved to spend time with there cousins from Vegas. We don't get to see them much. Brynn had Trinity withdrawls after she left. I have been busy with Enrichment (which is over now) and I also helped my sister-in-law do a bow party and then I had another one the other day. I also started watching a three month old little girl on Monday and Wednesdays. We also took a trip up to Nampa, Idaho for our little neice Ellie's blessing. We had a good visit there. We stayed with Russ' mom. So life has been pretty busy lately. And no, I am not even close to being done with Christmas shopping.So there it is. I will post pictures of the events!

Two of my favorite people............

MY DAD and............

My Hubby!

Happy Birthday Dad and Happy Anniversary Russ! You are probably asking yourself why I would get married on my dad's birthday? Well, I don't know if this is the best gift to give your dad on his birthday (especially since he had to pay for it) but, if it were my birthday and my daughter was getting married to a very special person that would make her happy for all eternity I would be glad to share this day and pay for my own gift. Although, these two special men are very different in personality, there is one thing that they share (well, me of course) but, also there love for there families and the gospel. I am truly blessed to be the daughter and the wife of two of my favorite people. I love you both! Amber
PS. This is a day early, I just had time at this moment and I didn't know when I would get a chance to post again!