THIRTY-THREE!!!

Purple ice cream for our Purple Princess

(People said, as Mykee rode on Jason's shoulders, "Hey look, there is a real LSU Cheerleader!!!")
Strawberry Cheesecake ice cream for our Strawberry Princess
(Kirby was so excited to attend the game, as we went through the turn-style, she said, "This is incredible!!!)

Obviously, the only way we can celebrate the birthday of LSU's #1 fan is to attend an LSU game!

Happy Birthday, Jason! We love you!

January 6, 2009, LSU vs. Utah @ Utah. We tucked our two littlest beans into bed and with the help of our awesome neighbor, (Thanks, Jae!!!) we ventured off into the night with our biggest LSU cheerleaders. It was so fun. We brought all of our gear, and had a blast. As we were leaving, people said, "Well you guys sure look cute, even though your team lost!" It was a memory, that's for sure :)!

Final Score:

LSU 61 - Utah 91

Geaux Tigers!!!

(We are not bandwagoners!!!)

Cakes I Make

I made these Spaghetti and Meatball Cupcakes
for our annual cul-de-sac Fourth of July bash. They were a hit!!!
This is Jason's Father's Day Cake.
My kids insisted that he have a baseball cake,
since at the time, LSU was playing and doing well at Baseball.
Geaux Tigers!!!

The Company Jason Works For Won This From Ernst and Young...

Best Dad Ever, Best Dish Ever

Jason makes the most outrageous corn off-the-cob. It is basically fried in butter with some secret spices. Yes, your arteries will clog, but whoa, is it worth it!!! Thanks to the chefs in training, for their delectable dish!

Gardening with Daddy

Jason loves to garden. Saturday we loaded everyone up and went to the local IFA store to pick seeds and plants to garden. My three oldest kids spent the entire evening digging and planting with their dad. Tys is not seen in these pictures, because by the time we took them, he literally was muddy from head-to-toe and was in the tub. From what I hear, he was a very big helper. Everyone enjoyed themselves and we look forward to eating the fruits of our labor!!!

The Greatest Dad Ever, Part Two!!!

Sunday after Conference, Jason helped Tys build an enormous train track on the stairs. After they were finished, Jason, Tys, and the other kids proceeded to run the trains down the track. They had a blast, until it was time for bed...

Rib Eating Contest

Jason smoked some ribs and a turkey all day Saturday during Conference. My kids LOVED the ribs! I think Tys is the clear winner...

A NEW CAR!!!

Yesterday we bought a new car!!! (Well, new for us!) We are so excited! Our kids have been praying on a daily basis for a "new miniban." Kirby put everything into perspective for me the other day when she said, "What are we going to do with our black truck? Who are we going to give that to?" I replied, "Well, we are going to keep it so we have two cars." She responded, "TWO CARS!!! THAT IS INCREDIBLE!!!"

I am grateful for the opportunity Heavenly Father has presented us with to have two safe vehicles. I am grateful that we were in a position to buy one. I am so very thankful that my family will fit into our new van come April 22nd. It never ceases to amaze me that our Loving Heavenly Father hears and answers our prayers. I'm glad we learned to "make it work" with one vehicle. I enjoyed our early morning runs to Jason's various work places over the last 3 1/2 years. Or humbling myself enough to call a friend and ask for a ride somewhere when Jason had the truck for the day. We've learned A LOT! I'm so very thankful for the opportunity I've had to learn patience and humility, and learn to be thankful for what we have. And most importantly, learn to work together as a family. I'm sure my kids will enjoy their new found space and freedom of not having three car seats right in a row. I am ever-so grateful that our truck has run smoothly and safely to carry our growing family back and forth across the country three times. I am thankful for these great many blessings in my life.

"Count your many blessings, name them one by one..."

Just Me

I was so excited to get my hair cut today with some highlights put in. It has been about three years since I added any color at all, and I know I have really light hair as is, but it is just plain fun to do! Plus, since I have so much hair, I was at the salon for four hours!!! It took forever!!! It was nice to relax, though! I had Jason take a pregnancy photo of me, since I have never taken one just of myself and my belly....I thought it would be nice to have. So, here's a hair cut and belly photo all in one. Enjoy!

Super Saturday

Waiting our turn in line.
Woman in the red is holding the bear cub.
Woman in red is retrieving the bear cub from the boy.

Today was a Super Saturday for our family. We woke up early, got everyone dressed, hopped in the car and headed to a secret destination. Jason surprised us with a trip to see baby bears at a local sporting store. They flew in six black bear cubs from Yellowstone. The kids were ecstatic! Kirby was like, "Aww, he is just so cuddly!!!" I was thinking, yep, for now! It was a great day!(Sorry, the pics in the store were really dark, but it is a memory.)

The Best Husband, EVER!!!

I must have the world's greatest husband! Jason came home from giving blood yesterday, and after a full day's work, and surprised the kids with a trip to see Horton Hears A Who. They didn't know where they were going, but they were so excited to go with Daddy. He even took Tys! They loaded up on Twizzlers, and popcorn and then off to the grocery store to pick out a special dinner. Tys picked chicken nuggets, (of course), Mykee Rhea picked chicken legs, and Kirbs picked french bread pizza. Then we hit baths, scriptures and bed time. They were exhausted! What a fun day for them. I was excited, because it was the first time in years I was home totally alone. I didn't really know what to do with myself, so in honor of Erin I watched a Run's House marathon.

I'm grateful that they have a dad that takes special time just for them and that thinks about them days in advance. We are truly blessed to have Jason in our lives, and I thank Heavenly Father every night for such a wonderful husband! I love you, Jason!

Jason Went Coyote Hunting!!!

Jason went coyote hunting last night with a guy from our ward. No luck. Kirby said to me, "Well, I hope that our Daddy is very careful, because those Coyotes will sniff him out, and they will bite him if he is not careful." He was careful. They must have known he was tougher than they were because he didn't even see any! Maybe there will be better luck next time. Thanks, Brother Roskelley for taking Jason! We are glad he is home.