The Naylor Family

Update

2011-03-22T16:05:00.000-07:00

The girls in TX

Andy Andrews

Dress Up

Zeks Design

Moving Fun

Well we have been busy since Christmas. Scott and I went to Texas for Advocare Success School and learned so much. Mya has been on 3 field trips, one to Mcdonalds, one to Dominos and One to a local Dentist office. Mya hasn't grown much but she likes to be told she has. Chaysee will be two in just a few weeks, I can't believe it. She is getting taller and learning so many new words. Her newest, "Wow! Look at that." She loves Toy Story 3 and Dispicable Me. Zek is doing so well in school, he gets 100% on all his spelling tests and has started the series, A-Z Mysteries. Trevor is on a mission in Ohio and we miss him lots. We moved just a couple of weeks ago and are so thankful to those who helped us. We love our new house and the space it has :) It is currently my spring break, Zeks is in two weeks. Too bad they couldn't be on the same week. It is finally starting to warm up and the kids are excited for summer to come. Time seems to go by so quickly. I just started reading, "The Travelers Gift" by Andy Andrews it is a exceptional book, anyone and everyone should read it. We also have "The Boy Who Changed the World" and the kids absolutely love it. We are all doing well and loving life!

Christmas!

2011-01-02T17:18:00.000-08:00

We had a wonderful Christmas! Thank you! Happy New Year to everyone. School starts tomorow with a great year ahead :) Chaysee will turn 2 in April, Zek will be baptized in July and Mya will be 5 in September. 2010 was good to us. In Feb. we moved to Moses Lake. Zek likes school and having neighbors. We love our ward and make some really great friends. Chaysee had her 1st birthday and we learned how great an investment in a wagon was (should've bought one a long time ago). Had a blast of a summer. Swimming, camping, playing at all the parks in town and building Advocare with my family! We had a great 1st half of the school year and I learned what its like to file a greivence for the first time (note to self, don't do it again). Chaysee learned to walk and talks giberish all the time. This past year I also taught myself to can apricots, peaches and salsa. Thanks to an amazing grandma we also got grape juice (only had to pick grapes). Also thanks to wonderful parents I was able to make a ton of freezer jam (strawberry and apricot) We were also blessed with an abundence of apples (thank you!) Mya was able to start pre-school, Chaysee now attends nursery by herself and I teach primary. For the year end favorites: Hiking with grandma and grandpa Naylor was very fun, something I never thought we could accomplish LOL. Sleepovers at grandma and grandpa Iversons were a blast! Even on New years! Scott and I have had to learn to be recievers this year, which is hard, but we are ever grateful to those who got to be the givers. Thanks to all of you helped us through this year of crazy fun! On a side note I lost almost 30lbs from last december to this december....Thanks to Advocare and Sidewalks in Moses Lake :) www.advocare.com/08103645

Wow! A Long Time!

2010-10-23T14:55:00.000-07:00

Mya turned 4 in September and had a barbie birthday cake, she also had cupcakes at grandmas and mini cupcakes at preschool. Her first day of preschool was her birthday. She loves school and learning, her favorite thing about school is her teacher. She is learning to talk to people without being shy and really likes to ride in dads pickup to school. Chaysee recently turned 18 months and is continuing to grow. She is starting to talk a lot and we love hearing what she has to say. She can make the sounds of most animals, which is really funny and her favorite book is the three little pigs. Mya also has a neighbor boy who adores her. He valiantly runs to her side and always helps her. Last weekend at a soccor game he brought her a picture (he drew) of a boy and girl holding hands, he told her it was him and her, she blushed. What am I going to do. Then he came over to play the other day and Mya and Abe had their wedding, oh yes immediately I think of Full House, when Stephanie or Michelle gets married for pretend and laugh. They decided to hug instead of kiss, which I am greatful for. LOL! My neighbor and I also took the kids on a walk to look for leaves last weekend and they had a blast, it was such a relaxing way to spend such a beautiful afternoon, there are not going to be very many warm days anymore. Don't know what I have missed but I am hoping to stay caught up with this :)

Getting back into a routine

2010-09-05T21:27:00.000-07:00

This summer we had a chore/reward chart and because the kids did what we agreed on they got to go mini golfing and then to ice cream-they loved it! Our neighbors left a batman mask at our house and Chaysee loves to chase the kids around the house, I don't think she realizes what she looks like. We also took the kids to the park the day before Zek started school and they had a ton of fun. We are sad to see the summer go, but I am glad to get the kids back on a schedule.

Zek started school this week and likes it a lot. It is hard to believe he is in second grade. He is making friends and loves PE (like every year its his favorite part of the day). Mya starts preschool this Tuesday, which is her birthday, but she is excited to start learning. She asked me the other day why she can't read to letters like zek, I told her she would learn and she got upset and said not at preschool. When I asked her how she knew this she said Zek told her you don't learn to read in preschool, I guess I will have to work with her. I didn't know she would be so ambitious about reading. The kids are all growing, they make me laugh almost everyday. Chaysee has started throwing fits, I hope it doesn't last long. I start school on the 20th, 18 credits, its going to be tough but good to get closer to being done. I am glad to be getting back to having a schedule. So just a short story about the Chaysee pictures, she thinks she should be able to fit into the doll basket. I wish I had a video to show but she is so funny. She stands in there and yells so I sit her down and she is mad because she is stuck, what is a mom to do?

Family Vacation

2010-08-16T08:39:00.000-07:00

Last week we were able to meet Scotts parents in Montana at Glacier National Park. We had a lot of fun adventures that we decided to repeat in 5 years...Got to have more time to prepare for hiking LOL!! We arrived Sunday afternoon to hot salsbury steaks (which Scott loves, and I have failed at making) set up camp, visited and went to bed. The next morning we headed to the park and drove the "road to the sun" I got extremely car sick, didn't see much. Thankfully Scotts dad took a lot of pictures, which I am hoping he wants to share. After stopping for lunch we headed out on St. Marys trailhead to see the waterfall (1.5 mile hike) it was a pretty low key hike, the kids were able to do and it really was beautiful. We got back to camp and had a late dinner. The next day after lunch we headed out again, not knowing the exact plan (had I known I would have never gone, but am now thankful I did). We started out on this hike it was pretty steep, I thought "what was grandpa thinking?" we kept going. Zek had a blister, took off his shoe and walked 50% of the hike with only one shoe on. Mind you the whole time we were hiking there was MAJOR complaining, crying, arguing...finally after Mya and I were alone and way behind, Grandpa came to rescue and carried Mya on his shoulders the rest of the way. To be honest I didn't think I was going to make it. I just kept thinking one foot in front of the other. When we got to the top is was amazing. Such gratification and the beautiful sight from above. Thats when Grandpa told us it was 3.6 miles up 1800 feet!!! I am glad he didn't tell me that when we started, because I would have said no. On a happier note the way down was very plesant, no complaining. That night the kids got to swim and have wonderful tin foil dinners. The next day Grandma and I were feeling that out of shape feeling so we opted to keep the kids at camp and play games while grandpa and and Scott went on a 10 miler up 4500 feet. We were glad to stay at camp. We had a really great time and the kids already want to go back, I would recommend Glacier to everyone. And yes we were there the same time as the escaped convicts, eventhough we didn't know it and only a week after an entire family was killed by bears (Scott informed me the bears were killed, which didn't make me feel much better LOL)

Daughter like Father

2010-08-02T15:21:00.000-07:00

This morning when my alarm went off, so I could go walking this is what I saw in my bed that made me smile. Chaysee was up a lot last night and I wasn't very happy about it but when I saw this it made me happy!

PS ADVOCARE MIXER at my house on Wednesday 6:30, its going to be a blast! What are you waiting for?

Mexican Lasagna by Brittani Naylor

2010-07-31T20:37:00.000-07:00

I had some requests to post this quick and easy meal.

8 in flour tortilla shells
1 15 oz can of chili
1 15 oz can black beans
1 15 oz can refried beans
1 C shredded cheese
1 8 to 10 oz can of taco sauce (or you can make your own)

Spray nonstick cooking spray in a medium size microwavable bowl. Mix beans, chili, cheese and taco sauce. Layer tortillas then bean mixture. End with tortillas on top. Cover and microwave for 10 min (yes I said Microwave). Garnish with sour cream and salsa.
My kids thought this was the best dinner, although they think that of any food that has to do with tacos! Hope you enjoy as much as we did.

Summer Fun

2010-07-29T14:10:00.000-07:00

We have had a really fun and yet busy summer. Chaysee is walking and she thinks she is so cool. She wants to be outside all the time and decided the grass is not so bad when you can walk. We have also enjoyed the water park, lake, free movies(Aliens in the Attic, Planet 51, Alvin and Chipmunks the Squekal) and the library. The kids seem to be with friends or have friends at least once during the day. It has been hard to keep them from being bored, but I try to keep the busy. The other day Zek was playing legos and Scott and I were on the couch and out of no where Zek starts singing "Bad Romance" from Lady Gaga. Scott and I were laughing so hard we were crying, the funny part wasn't that he didn't realize we were listening but that he actually knew all the words and he sung both parts! What a kid, he always keeps us laughing. Mya loves the water park, she wants to go all the time and she also enjoys being Zeks little shadow no matter what he is doing, which he doesn't so much like. We also have tried some new ideas for dinner and one was Aunt Brittanis Mexican Lasagna, the kids thought they were in Heaven! Zek has started reading the magic treehouse series and really likes the stories. The kids are getting excited for fall and the activites that come with it.

The Lake

2010-07-07T15:17:00.001-07:00

When my neighbor called and asked if we wanted to go to the lake and let the kids play in the water, I wasn't so sure they would want to go without a boat, but they had a blast. The sand was sooo hot on our feet by the time we got to the water everyone was running in. Chaysee loved every minute, she not only ate the sand but tried to eat all the food we dropped in the sand (extra protein i guess). The kids built a and dug for a long time and then they would go get buckets of water and watch the water run down their ditch into the lake. Mya gave my neighbor a scare. Scott and I packed up and took Chaysee home for a nap and Zek and Mya stayed a little longer with our friends. Come to find out my neighbor heard Mya yell Zeks name as she was cleaning up the toys and then didn't hear her again, when she looked up Mya was up to her forehead in water not even splashing, My friend dove in the water and swam to save her, she was really shaken up but she held back her tears and was extremely brave. Thanks TYRA for saving Myas life, I don't know what I would do with out you.

Happy 3rd of July

2010-07-04T13:19:00.000-07:00

Chaysee ate loved the ice cream and when she knew she had everyones attention she put it everywhere but in her mouth!

We had a great 4th celebration. BBQ, Smores, Swimming, fireworks and a lot of fun with family and friends. Today we give thanks to those who have fought and are still fighting for our country. I read a cool saying once..."Land of the FREE because of the BRAVE" what a powerful statement. Today as we celebrate our independence, let us remember those who fought to make this a free land. When I asked the kids what they thought we were celebrating they said

Zek: our fathers and our flag

Mya: I don't know but its fun

I guess we need to do a lesson on independence day :)

HAPPY 4th of JULY!

Happy Birthday Zek

2010-06-27T15:14:00.000-07:00

It's hard to believe Zek turned 7. He is usually a really good kid. He now loves to play basketball (thanks to Travis and Treveor). He also likes 4 square, the color green, Tacos, Legos, Knex, games of any sort and bugging his little sisters. The festivities started on Friday with a birthday dinner (Taco stuffed pasta shells, one of his many favorites), presents (a bike from Travis and Angie on Thursday, so I guess we started on Thursday), lego ship, Johnny Cash CD, Scooby-doo movie, a Tie, kettle corn (we had to go get a bag from Pete and Lindsay at the Farmers Market, more kettle corn, transformers, spiderman and more. Zek was very spoiled. And the fun doesn't stop there Saturday he had a bbq at Grandma and Grandpa Iverson and on Tuesday Grandma is taking him shopping. Zek is always helping and enjoys learning new things. He just finished reading the Christmas Box and is really excelling at reading. He likes to play strategy games, does not like to pull weeds (which he has to do when he gets in trouble), loves playing with friends and loves swimming. No cake this year for Zek, he decded to have scookies instead. For those of you who don't know what that is here is a definition: A giant warm cookie straight from the oven topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and chocolate syrup. Happy Birthday Zek. We love you!

In Other news this past week we had three extra kids while there mom went to girls camp. It was very busy and loud but we had a great time. Monday we went to the Honey factory and got Honey sticks, watermelon was the favorite, Tuesday we went to the park for lunch then out to my moms to swim, Wednesday was windy so we stayed inside, Thursday was the big primary activity (pioneer themed) the kids had a blast making biscuits and going on hay rides, Friday was the last day and Scott was here to help. They played games and jumped on the trampoline. I can now say I have know idea how mine or Scotts parents raised more than three kids, I felt like a maid all week, but I am glad the kids had a good time.

Also on Friday I had Keeley (lexis daughter) for a few hours and her and Chaysee had a blast, they both loved helping with the dishes and they really enjoyed each other I can't wait until they are older and can really talk to each other. They are only 7 months apart.

To Catch Up!

2010-06-16T16:35:00.000-07:00

Chaysee is now 14 months and continues to grow. She is already wearing 18-24 month clothes. She can say "gran ka" meaning grandpa and zee for zek. She still is not walking but she will stand up, make sure no one is looking and then sit down. Trevor graduated from high school, it was freezing but we sat/stood through it all, Zek had a spring music concert. It was so cute he sang 3 songs and was very animated as only a 6 year old can be. Zek also was awarded 40 paws for good behavior and recieved a subway certificate. Congrats Zek! Today was his last day of first grade and he is excited for summer. Yesterday he had a field trip to the water park, where they were served dominos pizza and he floated around the lazy river 11 times-he is very sunburned but he had a great time. Chaysee also learned she likes to feed herself, she immediately had to have a bath. **For all you that shop the Farmers Market, this story is for you. So I took the kids down a couple of saturdays ago and we purchased some fruit and some lettuce. Excited about our finds I made a green salad, trying to set a good example by eating my vegtables. As soon as I took a bite, Scott looked at my face and asked what was wrong. With all eyes on me, I proceeded to chew and sollow the most disgusting lettuce I have ever eaten. I washed the lettuce and it tasted like there was weed killer sprayed all over it :( needless to say we will not purchase lettuce from the Farmers Market again. Chaysee hates the carseat but to keep her happy all I have to do is start taking pictures and she quits crying so here is a couple of snap shots. Last Saturday we got to go and pick strawberries at my parents house, the kids got to swim (for the first time this year) and we made freezer jam, we will be going out again this weekend to make more :) Then on tuesday we went and celebrated Great Grandmas birthday at her house. We had lunch and got to visit, it was a lot of fun. Happy Birthday Grandma. Ok last story, today my mom stopped by and we went with her to Wal-mart, we went in my car so we wouldn't have to move car seats and when we got home Zek wanted to help grandma move her groceries, he didn't hear me tell him not to open the back because there was eggs that might fall-well they did fall and almost all broke, at least it was only eggs!

quick post

2010-05-23T21:33:00.000-07:00

Things have been really busy around here lately. For the past week someone has been sick, not fun, and school for me just keeps getting busier. I am looking forward to the summer break. Chaysee tried tacos for the first time and really enjoyed herself. Zek didn't tell us that he was his class spelling bee winner, CONGRATULATIONS! we had to find out from his weekly newsletter that comes home. He is now reading the "Christmas Box" because everything else we have is too easy. Zek is growing and learning so much. All the kids went to the dentist this week, Zek had a cavity and had to get a silver tooth which he thought was so cool. He was extremely brave, he didn't even move the whole time the dentist was working. Mya thought the dentist was easy and she is ready to go again, only so she can get a prize. Mya always has something funny to say and she is always singing. She now goes to primary all on her own and stays the whole time, I didn't no if this day would ever come but we are so glad it did. She asks me everyday if she is getting bigger, I say yes and she looks at me and asks, "then why can't I reach things that are up high?" She then proceeds to tell me she is not growing. If only I could understand how the mind of a 3 1/2 year old works. Chaysee has started to pull herself up to everything, but is not walking or even wanting to try. She has been sick the longest and is still fighting it. The warm weather tricked us 2 weeks ago and we had one great week of warm weather and then last week it rained and was windy. The kids are hoping it will get warm and stay warm. Last Saturday we went to Grandmas and planted our garden, since we don't really have a spot here. The kids love spending time out there. Also thanks to Mom and Dad for coming to get the kids on Saturday while I was sick, it was a big help. Hopefully we will all get better now and be able to get through these last weeks of school.

PS the picture at the top is a common everyday one. If I am busy Chaysee will pound on the back door until I take her outside with the other kids, she sure knows how to put on a pouty face.

Random

2010-05-02T20:37:00.000-07:00

Look we can do pig tails !

Karleigh, Kesiah, Mya and Zek at Chaysees b-day

So I keep getting the guilt trip about not updating my blog (TONYA! :) love you) so here is a random post with random pictures. Not a lot going on here lately. School keeps me busy. Zek started guitar lessons, he is learning "Folsom Prison Blues" he loves the lessons, but not the practicing part so much. The funniest thing from last week is Chaysee was playing with my teeth and Mya looked over and said, "Mom Chaysee is going to be a dentist." Kids are so smart these days. Zek and Mya are both excited to have Travis home. They cry when we leave grandmas and they are looking forward to summer and swimsuits.

Chaysee is One!

2010-04-16T11:09:00.000-07:00

Our Home

wagon/new clothes

I can't believe she is one. How time flies (although at the time it really doesn't go by al that fast). Wednesday was her birthday and we had cupcakes (which she did not like at all), gave her a wagon (if I would have known how entertaining this would be I would have bought one when Zek was little) and some clothes. I think it is so hard to believe she is one because she doesn't walk or even try to walk. I am sure she'll figure it out eventually. Happy 1st Birthday Chaysee! We love you!

More Easter Fun!

2010-04-04T22:05:00.000-07:00

The kids absolutely loved Easter. Today they woke up to baskets of candy, and outfit and a movie for the family. The Easter bunny definately knew what the kids needed and wanted. Although they did not understand why they didn't get a prepackaged basket from the local Wal-mart, they were still happy. Zek had a sleep over with grandma and forgot to take his basket with him so the his basket was filled at the house and brought to him later. Kids are so funny that way (the reason why the bunny did not know his location). Mya put on her outfit and told me that "yellow was definately her color." We had lunch at great grandmas with the best egg hunt of all. Since we were expecting more kids to be at the hunt, everyone filled a lot of eggs and then there were 3 kids who made a haul on the candy. Zek, Mya and Kesiah had a blast searching for eggs with their buckets overflowing.

Highlights from the weekend:

Chaysee eating candy with the paper on

Chaysee grabbing every piece of candy she could get to, it didn't matter whose basket it was in.

Watching the "Last Song" take tissues, what a great movie!

Ok I saved the best for last

Zek swallowing yes swallowing Scotts wedding ring.

Friday morning I was getting Mya ready for the day and Scott was getting ready. As I am fixing Myas hair I hear Zek coughing in his room. I proceed to ask him what the problem is and I get no response. I figure he is ok. Then a few minutes later I hear Scott ask him where his ring is. Scott then comes running out and says that Zek swallowed his ring. Zek and I immediately drive to the ER, the whole time he is gagging on this ring and trying to get it out. When we get there a paramedic who was standing around immediately takes Zek to the back and tries to get the ring out of his throat, he is unsuccessful. By the time we get checked in and Zek gets an x-ray, the ring is in his stomach and we are sent home. (I think of Aaron and Kristen and how I just read of Paige swollowing batteries, how could I let this happen). Before we left the Doctor told us that what goes in will come out and that we should watch for it. Well I had a girl weekend planned in Spokane with my mom and sisters, so I left it up to Zek and Scott. So far no ring. All you can do is laugh because seriously we are just thankful he is ok.

Easter!

2010-03-29T20:59:00.000-07:00

My mom got this bunny for the kids, it sings and hops and Chaysee thinks it is so funny!

On friday, while at wal-mart I heard a message over the loud speaker announcing the arrival of the Easter Bunny for the following Saturday. The kids were so excited. Mya was a little aprehensive but she did ok. Chaysee was not having any part of it, she has become a mamas girl lately, I guess it's the age. The kids got to dye eggs tonight and they had a lot of fun. There was so much excitement, it was almost like Christmas. It is spring break for Zek and he has had a great start. Today was lunch with grandma and Tonya at Inca and then he helped fill the easter eggs for the hunt on Sunday at great grandmas and last was the egg dying. What are we going to do on tuesday and wednesday ect.??? Well the new quarter started for me. I have Eng 102, History of Western Civilization and Math 99 (at the college T and Th nights, not very excited). Happy Easter to all.

Kids are funny:

While dying eggs

Mya: Zek I am gonna win you I am almost done

Zek: Mya its not about winning and losing

Mya: I am still gonna win

Zek: Mya I just said its not about winning

Mya: I beat you I'm done!

Zek: Mom Mya won't stop talking

Chaysees pictures at the park

2010-03-20T21:24:00.000-07:00

When Chaysee woke up from her morning nap she was very happy and I thought oh good she is in a good mood and were going to take pictures with Alyson. Well I know Alyson got some better pictures but I thought I would share what I took while she was snapping away, and mind you that Chaysee was not near as happy as when she woke up from her nap. Oh well I guess that is the way it goes. We did get a lot of work done today or I should say Scott got a lot done. He fixed a part of the fence that the kids broke (bad thing about renting), then went with us to take pictures, weed wacked the yard, mowed the yard, organized the garage, sprayed the yard with weed n feed and got the sprinklers up and running, he even got to watch BYU loose (sad day!) we were busy. I tried to clean the inside but it seems with the kids in and out all day long it never stays that way. And it is now officially my spring break! Whoo Hoo

Happy St. Patricks Day!

2010-03-17T21:18:00.000-07:00

The kids had a great day today! I had a math final and Scott was sick, but the kids thought a day with everything green was a lot fun. Zek said eveything at school was green, but that some people wore red and that meant they got a kiss. When I asked him if he kissed anyone he said, "no way!" Mya got to go to lunch with great grandma, grandma and I. She thought it was great to be with the girls, she even got to pick where we went and of course it was Pizza. Then she put a quarter in a plastic ring machine and it came out green, how lucky was she today! After my final we made green cookies for a snack, the kids thought it was so funny to have green cookies. (side note to Scotts mom, they wanted rainbow cookies, we need the reciepe). So happy St. Patricks day to everyone, we hope you remebered to wear green.

Fun at the Park/11 months

2010-03-06T20:50:00.000-08:00

Chaysee is almost 11 months. She learned to crawl last week and is really getting the hang of it. She loves getting into her brother and sisters things, which they don't love so much. I can't figure out why :) She has even learned how to sit up on her knees to reach things and thinks she is pretty cool. She no longer wants to eat baby food, but doesn't enjoy very much people food. Her favorite thing to eat are those Gerber cheetos, she even gets excited when she sees the container. It is taking her a while to adjust to a new house, but she loves the space. Today Grandpa, Grandma, Tonya and Haunani came and visited the kids and we even got to go to the park, it was a beautiful day. You can't beat 50 degrees in March in Washington with no wind or rain. Zek is starting to feel comfortable at his new school and enjoys the fact that PE is 3 times a week. Mya keeps asking her dad to find a ballet teacher and a school teacher, maybe she will be the social butterfly. Since we've moved in she has slept through the night in her OWN bed. Yay!

New things the kids experienced this past month: Eating at the Taco Wagon with Christian and Tracy (Mya loved it, Zek not so much) Thanks guys!

The indoor toys a Mcdonalds ( I know your thinking I am a mean mom, but I have a hard time taking my kids to Mcdonalds since they won't eat the food and there are so many germs on the stinky smelling toys).

Chaysee tried her first ice cream cone.

Zek and Mya thought it would be fun to eat with porkchops (chopsticks) so they tried it and didn't think it was so great. Where do they get these ideas?

Oreo Story

2010-03-01T20:58:00.001-08:00

So tonight for a snack before bed Zek and Mya decided to have oreos and milk. I went to get the comb for Myas hair and when I came back there was oreo all over the counter where she had been sitting. As I walked over into the family room I saw little pieces of oreo infact there was a trail leading all the way to Myas room. I didn't get a picture, but I am sure you can imagine the mess oreos make after they are soaked in milk. When I told her to come and help me clean up the mess I noticed oreos all over her face. I told her to come into the kitchen so we could wipe her face off and thats when I saw it, OREOS smashed everywhere all over her belly and mooshed on the inside of her pjs, on her eyes in her hair clear down to her ankles. When I asked what happened she said I don't know but there is some stuck to the bottom of my foot. Who would have thought that OREOS require parent supervision. LOL!

This last week and Dr. Mom

2010-02-13T20:28:00.000-08:00

Aunt Tonya

Aunt Tracy

Getting ready for bed

Last friday Mya helped me make cookies for a jewelery party and when I wasn't looking, look what Mya found and boy did she give me the biggest smile when she got caught. Chaysee loves the bath, I think it is her favorite place. As soon as we go into the bathroom and pull out the baby wash and wash cloth, she gets so excited, her legs start kicking and she just reaches for the bath water. Who knew kids would love the water so much? Tonight I had to be a doctor, when you become a mom they never tell that one day you might have to fix a broken toy even if its a broken leg on a favorite stuffed animal. See Mya got a little "Boots the monkey" from Travis when he went to Iowa that she has slept with every night since and Chaysee now loves it, so for Christmas Mya got a big "boots the monkey" When his leg broke a couple of weeks ago Mya wouldn't sleep with him because he was "broken" I told her I'd fix him later and then I put him away. She found him tonight and was so excited until at last she realized I hadn't yet fixed him, when she said he is still broken (I thought of wheezey and woody from Toy story 2), so I immediately got the needle and thread, its not a great job but it will do. Yay for Boots the Monkey!

Summer already?

2010-02-01T12:43:00.001-08:00

They were watching Toy Story 2 which would explain the cowbow hats

Seattle from the ferry!

Ferry ride from Bremerton

Well the kids each got a swimsuit for the summer (I know early, but they were on sale). When Mya found hers in her drawer she wanted to try it on. So reluctantly I put it on her. She ran away from me and wouldn't take it off. She then asked for sunscreen, I told her it was raining and we weren't going outside, she said but we need to get ready for summer. If only summer were really that close. We got to go and visit Bryan and Kati last weekend in Bremerton and had a great time. For the most part the kids got along well. Zek and Mya loved the ferrry ride and want to go again soon. Thanks for being greats entertainers Bryan and Kati! Chaysee now has 4 teeth and is working on 5 and 6, so we have had a grumpy girl on our hands as well as a biter! I hate the biting stage. Zek got his first soap in the mouth last week for saying bad words, after being told not to and then shown what would happen if he said it again, not more than 30 min. later he was in the bathroom getting soap-we hope he learned his lesson. Mya is still adjusting to sunbeams (although she never went to nursery) She loves it once she is there, its just all the crying during sacrament and asking if we can leave, but once there she is ok. Chaysee is growing I can't believe she will be 10 mos next week. She is 23 lbs and 23 1/2 in long, we can't keep her in clothes. She loves the bath and now that her neck is better (thanks to Dr. Ribellia, Chiropracter) she really likes to look at stuff and is starting to enjoy being on her stomach. She still isn't crawling, but she is getting close. She loves Jam sandwiches and oatmeal. If anyone is interested Childrens Place and Target are having HUGE sales. We love everyone and hope February finds you full of LOVE! My kids are very excited for Valentines we have been making some every week. LOL who would have thought that making valentines would be so fun. :)

Busy Busy New Year

2010-01-08T21:01:00.001-08:00

The girls each got a Christmas outfit from the Childrens place. Aren't they so cute :)

Sorry for not staying caught up on my blog. I have been trying to get in the groove of the new year, new quarter and as always sick kids. Everyone has had "the cough" the one you get every year that seems to last forever and ever. Last Sunday the girls got to wear the dresses I purchased for Easter. You ask why? Well Chaysee has grown faster than I anticpated last May. She is already wearing 12 months and I am sure by April she won't be. So I decided to buy a long sleeve shrug for each girl and let them wear there dress. I asked Mya if she wanted to save hers for Easter and she said that wasn't fair. If Chaysee gets to wear hers then Mya gets to wear hers. Anyways. Quick update on Chaysee: Her neck started tipping about 4 weeks ago and we don't know why. We took her to the doctor and had some x-rays, everything was fine with her muscles, so they sent us to an eye specialist in Spokane. All was good with her eyes but she had to wear an eye patch for a while to see if it helped. I didn't notice a difference so I decided to forgo the crying and eye patch. She has her 9 month check up next week so I will keep you informed. As far as classes go this quarter, I have a ton more work. I am taking Criminal Justice, Math 95 (wow do I feel dumb! LOL) and Intro to philosophy (only because that is all there was left, so not interested).

The kids are doing well and we are excited for a new year full of fun things and new adventures. We are planning to visit Bryan and Kati over the 22-24 in Bremerton and the kids are excited to go on the ferry. Thats all from us for now.

Christmas

2009-12-27T10:51:00.000-08:00

Even Great Grandma played the wii, she wasnt' even sore the next day :)

Our small nativity children (Zek as Joseph, Kesiah as Mary and Mya as an angel with baby Keeley as baby Jesus)

The kids absolutely loved Christmas this year. They were so excited. We had our Christmas party on Sunday the 20th at Debs and then Christmas eve we played games and the kids got to open their pjs from Grandma Naylor (aren't they so cute?) Chaysee woke up first because she has been sick with croop. She was up around 5am and then Zek woke up at 6am. He woke everyone else up and the opening began. Zek got the guitar he wanted and Mya got a Disney Princess castle. Chaysee got some clothes and toys. Santa did a great job at our house and must have been really busy filling 14 stockings. Yes this is what Christmas looks like for 14 people. We were glad to have Travis and Angie here with us and Tracy and Christian. On Christmas morning we went to Great Grandmas for breakfast (waffles, eggs, bacon, ham, strawberries and whip cream, we even had orange julius). Although we didn't get much time with Travis, the kids had a great time building train tracks and knex. We got some great movies this year and the kids even got a teepee. We hope Santa found all of you and we wish you a Happy New Year!

Chaysee 8 months

2009-12-16T20:46:00.000-08:00

Chaysee is 8 months this week. It is amazing how time flies. She is so big, I can't believe it. She looks like she could be one, but no not yet. She still isn't crawling. She is just tall enough that if she turns horizontal in her crib, she gets stuck. She says "daddadadada.." she drools all day long and constantly has to wear a bib. She thinks she needs to eat what everyone else is eating and no baby food. She finally has enough hair on top to wear a little hair clip. She loves to be talked to and carried everywhere (probably why she doesn't crawl).

Funny things the kids have said lately

Mya is shaking presents

I say: What if its clothes?

Mya: that was not on my list

Today there was no school (roads were too icey)

Zek: mom I get to miss school on a WEDNESDAY! SWEET!

Holiday Cookie Decorating!

2009-12-06T14:41:00.000-08:00

It's that time of year. SUGAR COOKIES! My kids love making sugar cookies, but their favoite part is the decorating. They don't really like to eat them, but they love pouring those piles and piles of sprinkles all over. Yesterday my mom made the cookies and let the kids cut them and then I frosted them, while they went sprinkle crazy. Do your kids love sprinkles? The funny part is we have all these decorated cookies and nobody will eat one with sprinkles. :)

It has been really cold today. Last night it was so windy. I decided I would much rather have snow or rain, no wind.

I am done with finals! I am so excited to have this quarter over with, I turned in my finals and said a little prayer. Next quarter I have math, criminal justice (only because it was the only thing left online) and philosophy (same reason as criminal justice).

The kids just keep growing and growing. I had to take measurements for Christmas pjs yesterday and Chaysee is almost as big around as Mya LOL! Oh well. Also the stocking is Chaysees-Aunt Deb has made all our stockings since my mom and dad got married, so I bought the material and asked her to sew one for Chaysee, isn't it so cute? I know not really Christmas colors, but fun and girly.

~Tis the Season to be freezin~

2009-11-26T16:44:00.000-08:00

So Serious!

I have a picture of each of the kids like this at about 6 mos. We had to wait a little longer for Chaysee to be able to sit better, so she is 7 mos.

Happy Thanksgiving to all! The kids have been wired all day. They couldn't wait to eat turkey and then they couldn't wait to make gingerbread houses. We bought a mini village this year, which the kids really liked. I don't advise the mini village, last year we made one big house and it was a lot easier. They turned out pretty cute, considering the conversation that was going on while I was putting the houses together and then the arguing over the candy. It was a great memory that I won't ever forget. We had tons of food and a lot to be thankful for. Mya really wanted to see little Damion, Scott told her maybe next year and then Zek said No I don't want to move again! We just laughed. He thought if we went there for a visit we had to move. :) Hope everyone had a great Turkey day!

Leaves are falling all around

2009-11-10T21:19:00.000-08:00

Myas straight hair (left)

Princess fun with cousin Karleigh

On Monday Scott raked up a huge pile of leaves for the kids to jump in. They loved it. All I could hear was, "cannon ball!" Then leaves were flying all over. Mya thought it was the most fun thing to do, since you can't swim in fall. Chaysee was sleeping and we did not wake her to play in the leaves. I once heard, no matter what the time, never wake a sleeping child. Today I had parent/teacher conferences. Zek is doing great! He loves school and is a great helper to his teacher and class. The only thing he has a little problem with is writing and that is only because he won't slow down and take some time (he does not like this subject). Yay for Zek! Also today Mya let me straighten her hair-its really long it looked cute but I just love her little curls. She looks so cute in everything. She loves wearing everyones shoes around the house and pretending to be that person. If she wears my shoes then she is the mom and I am Mya. If she wears grandmas shoes then she is grandma and I am her daughter. Chaysee is finally starting to feel a little better, but only wants mama. The kids are excited because there is no school tomarrow. There was a free showing of UP today, but we weren't able to go, so I had Scott rent the movie. Zek really liked it, Mya was too tired to sit through it. Now all three kids are in bed and I get to catch the end of the biggest loser, then do homework.

Quick note about the Christmas pictures. If any of you know my mom you know she loves Christmas. There is already Christmas music on the radio. So last Friday on the way home from school apparently Zek begged grandma to put up the tree and now it is up. Although I doubt he begged, he probably just said, "grandma, we should put the tree up." I am sure she said, "lets do it." Even if its early the kids are really excited. They already wrote their letter to santa and everyday I hear I want that for Christmas. Hope all of you are enjoying the Fall and finding things to be grateful for. :)

Late Halloween

2009-11-03T13:32:00.000-08:00

I made these melting witch puddles for Zeks class party-they were a hit!

Ok so I know these are late but I had to wait for Tracy to email them to me. Zek actually went to school on Friday as a vampire and then on Halloween decided he wanted to be something else. We went through my moms Halloween stuff and found an old clown costume and thats what he was on Halloween. Mya was going to be Snow White and then changed to a cheerleader when we opened the bucket of old costumes. Chaysee was a bumble bee (myas old costume). The kids had a lot of fun trick or treating. (not Chaysee she got sick, thats another story). On Friday the elementary school called me and told me that Zek would be getting an award at school, so I went and come to find out he was student of the month for always helping his classmates and teacher. Great job Zek!

So on Sunday after church I took Chaysee into the walk-in clinic in Moses Lake, I swear she had croop. After being told she was not "sick enough" (how does anyone decide this?) we were sent home. We had 3 horrible nights, she ran a fever for the last 3 days. Finally I took her into the clinic in Royal today and come to find out she has a sinus infection and croop. Moms always know their kids best:).

Pumkin Painting

2009-10-26T18:22:00.000-07:00

This year the kids wanted to paint their pumkins, which was ok by Scott and I. Less mess and with Chaysee much easier. The loved putting on a Lowes shirt and getting the paint everywhere. For what it was they look pretty good. The conversation that went on while the kids were painting was hilarious.

Zek do you like my pumkin

Mya that looks great, look at my patterns

I love family night

Mya look I made teeth

Mom I need teeth like Zek

Can I have blue paint

Mom I mixed all the paint and its still black

oh look at this

WoW that looks nice Mya

Mom look what Mya did

We did a great job

A great man passes

2009-10-21T22:27:00.000-07:00

Today grandpa Lee left us to join his family. We know he is in a better place and we are thankful he is no longer suffering. He will be greatly missed. Thanks for all the great times.

Playing in the Rain/Sunday Dress

2009-10-18T12:32:00.000-07:00

It rained yesterday and Mya thought it was wonderful to splash in all the puddles. I hope she doesn't get sick. She loved looking at the rainbow and kept searching for the end. Today the girls wore their new Christmas dresses (a little early I know-but it was cold and I have had the dresses since February, they were my $8 find). The picture of Mya in her Halloween outfit is for Lisa-Happy Halloween!

Chaysee gets earings

2009-10-09T15:42:00.000-07:00

I forgot to take my camera with me, but Chaysee got her ears pierced today. She was very brave and only cried for a minute. You would not believe what people said about me, while I was holding Chaysee. One lady walked out of the store and said I was cruel. Others just shook their heads. We did see some that told us they were cute. I never really thought people had such strong opinions about this, but apparently they do. I just figured my mom got mine pierced and I don't remember it so I never associated it with pain. I thought my girls would appreciate the same. I can take care of the earings, so they don't get infected and they don't bug them because they aren't old enough to know they have them plus it lets anyone who questions know that I have a girl and not a boy right? I know they are hard to see but they are little crystal flowers and they are so cute.

Funny Things

2009-10-03T14:36:00.000-07:00

So lately I haven't taken a lot of pictures, but I keep catching the kids saying the funniest stuff. The other day we were heading home and zek says "Mom, when I go to college can I take the Wii?" My first thought was where did this come from and then I just said college is a while away. In the middle of my thinking he says "Mom, Mom, I promise I will take care of it I am really good at playing it, so can I take it with me?" I just started laughing. What 6 year old do you know that is worried where the wii will be when he goes to college. The next story is even better. A couple of weeks ago my mom bought Zek a treat (let me tell you it was a king size symphony and the stipulation was that he only eat half and save the other half for another day) so as he and my mom get in the car (this was after school, so I wasn't there) and Zek proceeds to eat the candy bar, my mom gets a phone call and when she is done she asks Zek where the other half is and he just says, "I ate it." My mom then explains to him that he shouldn't have done that and that there would be no snack before dinner, he didn't care and didn't even feel bad about eating the whole thing-I don't know if he didn't listen or if he just ignored her but the funny part is yesterday on the way home my mom had to stop at the grocery store and Zek got a candybar and told my mom he'd broken it in half. Now my mom thought he was going to save half, because of what had happened last time. So when grandma asked for a bite he said "its gone." She said, "what do you mean its gone I thought you broke it in half." He said, "I did, and I ate it." He thought that by breaking it in half and just eating half at a time he was making a good choice, because he didn't eat it all at once. LOL! the jokes on grandma.

All stories aside, we are doing well. School has kept me really busy, for some reason after 8 years of no school, it seems very difficult to get back in the swing of things. I am taking English, which I thought would be papers-nope its all grammar. YUCK! I also have health and wellness and then American Governement which seems like a waste of my time, I'm sure its not and their is something great about the class, but I have yet to figure that out. If anyone knows please let me know.

The kids just keep growing. Mya has had a fever the last couple of days, but other than that feels fine. Zek moved up 5 reading levels and went from "The sea otter lives in the ocean." to "Volcanos produce lava when they erupt." I wish I could scan in and show you the difference in the homework, its tremendous. He actually has to try now :) Chaysee just keeps getting bigger. It seems like she only gets to wear an outfit twice and the third time I go to put it on its like she grew out of it. She loves eating regular food (if you call ceral and baby food regular) and will only drink about 3-4 4oz bottles a day. Now if we could just get her to sit???

slacker

2009-09-17T21:15:00.001-07:00

so lately I've been slacking with the whole blog thing, I am sorry. Life just got really busy all of the sudden. Anyways here is a delayed picture of Myas Taylor Swift Guitar Birthday Cake. I don't know how you go from wanting a little mermaid cake to a taylor swift guitar but whatever. I think Mya is probably Taylors youngest fan the knows and sings the words to: Our Song, Picture to Burn, Lovestory, You belong with me, Teardrops on my guitar, Change and any song that she can listen to about 10 times and she knows every word, who would have thought. I have also learned that if I say something looks like Taylor Swifts then Mya will wear it. Zek has been so busy with school-its wearing him out. By Wednesday he is ready for the weekend. He is really excited to watch Trevor play football tomarrow night and just finished watching Tonya play volleyball tonight. PS we made it a whole day without the baby spitting up. We still go through clothes, since she has moved on to drooling all over. Chaysee now has the pleasure of enjoying squash, ceral, green beans and bananas. I start online classes on Monday and Scott has been working nights doing inventory (9pm to 6am YUCK!) we are glad that is now over.

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cereal for chaysee and birthday outfit for mya

2009-09-06T16:35:00.000-07:00

Chaysee tried ceral for the first time this week and has started to really enjoy it. These pictures are from the first day we tried it and then we tried water she was not so sure about it. She is now getting used to it and has since tried mashed potatos, catelope and oreos. Its fun to see her excited about real food.

Mya got a new outfit a day early (today after church we had a bbq and it was windy windy) so I figured she could wear her new clothes. She is very excited to turn 3, becuase now she is bigger or so she thinks. We will update after presents and cake tomarrow.

First Day of First Grade

2009-08-27T08:52:00.001-07:00

Its official! Zek is now in the first grade. He was really nervous this morning, but once we got there he was excited. His room is upstairs this year and he thought that was neat. Zek also picked out his own clothes today-he actually picked out this shirt all by himself at FredMeyer. I guess its time I start letting him show his own personality (since its really starting to develop this year).

I still can't believe that I have a first grader! Today will be interesting with just me and the girls. I think Mya will be glad and sad. For sure by the afternoon she will be missing Zek. Although they argue all the time, she loves him so much.

To explain the picture of Mya, she tried to wash her own hair the other day and she put a huge glob of conditioner right in the front, which is what she is pointing to. It took a long time to rinse it all out and I don't know if we got it all. Needless to say she is not allowed to touch the shampoo, conditioner or bodywash again. :)

Camping in Leavenworth

2009-08-23T16:16:00.000-07:00

We went camping on Friday. It was fun to be around family and enjoy some quality time together. The kids had a really great time. On Friday we arrived at about 3:30pm and set up camp. Mya kept asking when we were camping (she wasn't understanding that we already were). We had lots of yummy food while we camped and the kids even floated in icicle creek (two times, second time Zek fell in and he was done). I was a little nervous for them to do this since last weekend those that floated were surprised after coming around the bend by two BEARS. Lucky for us we didn't see any, only chipmunks and fish. After the kids floated the played in the raft and had a lot more fun than floating in the cold water. As you can see from the picture Chaysee even enjoyed a 4-wheeler ride thanks to Grandpa Joe.

Zek starts school on Thursday and is excited. We finished up school shopping on Saturday. He is now offically ready to start 1st grade.

Mya keeps telling me she wants everything for her birday (birthday), which is in 2 weeks. We will keep you posted.

Chaysee is getting so big, she likes to watch Zek and Mya and the tv (i know thats not very good of me to let her, but she really enjoys it).

Family Pictures

2009-08-13T17:39:00.000-07:00

So we got new family pictures! Thank you ALYSON! They turned out so cute.

very, very sneaky

2009-08-06T16:33:00.000-07:00

my brother, my friend! (yeah right only once in a great while does this happen and it only lasts about 10 min.)

so my mom gave mya some lipstick to play with under my supervision. Well evidently I don't know how to hide things very well because Mya found the lipstick on her own and used it on her own (as if you couldn't tell).

mya is really liking taylor swift lately she now knows all the words to almost all the songs and she'll even ask to watch her videos on youtube. One day i plan to record her and put it on here for all to see how big of a fan she really is.

zek has had a lot of fun this week. he was able to go swimming with friends and be lucky enough to have friends over to play. he loves board games and really wants to buy the game sequence (a game that grandma naylor has). he loves to have a scheduled day - it works out much better for everyone involved.

chaysee just keeps getting bigger its hard to believe she is already 4 mos. everyone thinks she is older than that and they just look at me like really she is only 4 mos. oh well its always good to have a healthy baby. Until next time.

Summer Fun

2009-07-29T15:12:00.000-07:00

Myas dress from Aunt Mary!

We tried the sponge rollers again. Its so fun to have a girl with lots of hair.

So lately we've had really hot weather. Were talking 4 days over 100 degrees. The air conditioner can't even keep up. The kids have been enjoying the pool and lots of ice cream. Chaysee doesn't do very well with the heat (she throws up even more). Mya loves it because she can basically live in her swimsuit everyday. Zek doesn't like the air to be on so early in the morning, but then he doesn't like being hot in the afternoon (just can't be pleased).

Things the kids love about summer:

Mya: all the fruit (especially watermelon)

the water (just keep swimming, just keep swimming)

ICE CREAM (everyday at least a spoonful)

Zek: Tomatoes (Zek eats every single one out of the garden, before we can even get them in the house)

Swimming, running in the sprinkler, playing on the slip n slide (anything to do with water)

No School (although I am ready for him to start school)

Being home with dad on his days off

Chaysee: Has a hard time in the summer but she loves her baths and loves to have people talk to her

We are having a good summer. I have made a little extra money selling flower clips and hopefully I will get to make some more.

2 funny Mya stories

2009-07-19T22:08:00.000-07:00

So last night Mya had ice cream. And she doesn't really like it, she just wants a bite every now and then. She got her dad to give her a big bowl and took her few bites then left it on the table. About 20 minutes later she went to eat the ice cream. Everything sounds great right? Wrong. Later on my mom tells me what really happened.

Grandma enters kitchen and sees Mya on the floor with a rag and windex.

Grandma: Mya what are you doing?

Mya: I keening up my big mess gama

Grandma: What mess

Mya: My big ice ceam mess

All grandma could do was laugh. There was ice cream all over the floor, the wall and the chair she was suppose to be sitting in. And the reason for the windex, she thought it was carpet cleaner.

So today I am going into my room and down the hall comes Mya. She is looking very sneaky and just grining from ear to ear.

Mom: Mya what were you doing in my room

Mya: nothing

Mom: Mya?

Mya: putting on lipstick

Mom: What lipstick?

Mya: I will show you

Apparently she can now scale the bathroom cupboard, get up on the counter, open the tube of lipstick and put it everywhere except her lips.

So last night after washing Myas hair I put it in spongy curlers (who knew they still work) for church and she wanted her picture taken in her princess dress and her princess hair.

Summer, Summer!

2009-07-14T08:25:00.000-07:00

This last week was our Iverson family reunion, and it was fun. We had dinner at Ron and Jewells and ice cream and great grandma and great grandpas. Then we got to take a hay ride on the back of grandpas truck. Mya and Zek rode in the cab with grandpa, grandma and great aunt ruth-who did not think riding on the back of a truck was a good idea.

Zek and Mya have been very busy the last little while just bothering one another. They seem to do pretty well in the morning and by lunch they are done. We are excited for school to start and be on a schedule again. We also had Royal community days this last weekend and the kids really liked the parade.

Chaysee is smiling a lot and really starting to look all over. She is getting so big I can't believe it.

I have decided to go to school this fall and things seem like they are falling into place.

I had to post thses pictures of Chaysee on the blog. This pink dress came from Aunt Mary and it is sooooo cute. Mya got a dress too, but did not want her picture taken, so we will try this week. Until later

The Naylors

Happy 4th!

2009-07-06T09:08:00.000-07:00

I have been selling flowers the last couple of weekends with my cousin who makes these tutus so I traded flowers for tutus and Mya thinks its great!

Happy 4th of July! The kids had a great time. The Kendalls were able to come and visit and Zek and Mya really enjoyed playing with Andrew and Laura. Although we didn't have fireworks (we have a wheat field out our back door) I think everyone had a good time.

Chaysee went to the doctor and they gave me some medicine for her throwing up but the side effects are really bad so after Scott and I talked we decided not to give her the medicine. We think we can handle the crying instead of causing more problems. So were in it for the long haul, hopefully she will outgrow the problem. She is now 12lbs and 26 in long. Its like we skipped the 0-3mos clothes. We went from newborn to 3-6 mos. in a matter of weeks.

Mya is doing well. Funny story the other day she was sitting by me and just really looking at my face, finally out it came "Mom, we have the same eyes (as in color)" It was the cutest thing, just like a little light bulb turned on inside her. She is growning like a weed. Last week she was wearing 24 mos and now its definately a 3T.

Zek is loving the summertime. He passed level 1 swim lessons with ease. He wants to go to level 2 but he'll have to wait until next summer. He thinks he needs to be entertained all day long, which is a daily trial. I thought 6 would be better and its just the same as 3, 4, and 5-when do they grow up? Some say never but I keep hoping LOL! :)

We are grateful for the Independance day and the freedoms we enjoy! We wish everyone a Happy 4th and can't wait to hear from you.

The Naylors

Happy Birthday Zek!

2009-06-27T14:36:00.000-07:00

Its hard to believe Zek turned 6 yesterday. He has grown and changed so much. We are so happy he is in our family. Zek was born June 26, 2003 in Payson, Ut. He weighed 7lbs 14oz and was 19 1/2" long. Now he getting ready for first grade and learning so much everyday.

For Zeks birthday this year Janet Jack made his cake and had her daughter Marci decorate it-it looked so cute THANKS Marci and Janet. I am ever thakful for your help since I had a busy week. Zek got a remote control pickup, headphones, movies (over the hedge, night at the musem, scooby doo, bee movie) We decided movies are better gifts-no clean up and he is quite while he watches them :)LOL He also had a great little get together with his friends yesterday morning. They swam, played games and had a good time.

The rest of us are doing good. Chaysee has been to the doctor a lot this week, we think she might have a stomach problem. They are running some tests and we go back on Wednesday. Mya continues to grow-all her clothes are getting short-we hope to make it through the summer (since she is wearing clothes from last summer still) silly girl who just picks at food all day long, rather than actually eating a whole meal.

2009-06-13T16:26:00.000-07:00

I thought this picture was so sweet of grandpa, little damion and mya. Tonya took it for me as they were walking on the road after the blessing.

Also Chaysee is now 2 months old-I can't believe it. How time flies. Chaysee wasn't able to get her immunizations yet, because she was running a fever (we don't know why). So those will come later in the week. She actually slept last night from 10 pm to 4 am it was amazing. I felt so refreshed.

Zek is done with school and so excited for it to be summer! He had a sleepover at Haunanis last night and got to go miniture golfing as well as to the movies (night at the museum 2). He had a blast.

Mya just keeps growing a learning new things all the time, she is a mommys girl lately, which I am not use to. She use to always be a grandpas girl and then a daddys girl. I guess she is making the rounds.

We had a yard sale today and I made $147.00 it was pretty sweet, not bad for a days work.

Chaysee blessing/visiting with the family

2009-06-04T10:08:00.000-07:00

Grandma: Thanks so much for makeing my dress.

This past weekend we blessed Chaysee and Scotts parents and sister were able to visit. We had a lot of fun. They brought us a beautiful cabinet for our bathroom. On tuesday we went to Wanapum Dam for lunch and to see the museum.

Zek and Mya had so much fun visiting with their cousins they played so hard. Both of my kids were worn out. Mya said the cutest thing while they were here "Mom Tyra just came over to play with me huh?" I said yes. Apparently she does not remember how long the drive is. When she realized Zek was skipping school she said, "when I get big I won't skip school mom" I thought about writing that one down so when she is in High School I could show her.

Thanks so much to Julie and the kids for coming and squeezing in Scotts pickup with Grandma and Grandpa so we could see everyone. We hope you all enjoyed yourselves. Thanks to Grandma and Grandpa for all you do. We love you all.

Pictures by AK

2009-06-04T09:45:00.000-07:00

We are so thankful Alyson came and took some sweet pictures of our new baby girl and the family. I don't know what it is with kids and pictures but mine cried everytime we had to go to a new location and "say cheese" again. You would think by the pictures they were great, but to my dismay they were very uncooperative. Even so the pictures turned out pretty cute.

Pictures I forgot last time

2009-05-21T11:48:00.000-07:00

Sorry Tracy

I forgot the pictures of the girls in their dresses from you. So here you go. A little update on Grandpa. He isn't doing well. He is in the Hospital and was given a 40% chance to make it through the next 72 hrs. We are praying for him.

What is it with kids and bandaids. They either hate them or love them and I have two kids that hate them. Mya picked at her blister and made it bleed and was furious to know that I was going to put a bandaid on it. "No No not a bandaid I don't like them I don't like them!" After I put the bandaid on "I can't walk I can't walk" Mom says "are your legs broken" Mya "no but I can't walk with a bandaid" Silly kids who would of thought.

We are here

2009-05-17T18:23:00.000-07:00

Sorry it has been so long. Things have been crazy, trying to get everyone settled. Zek is loving being back at school. On Tuesday (his first day back) as soon as he entered the office all the kids from his class came and were like "Zek, Zek I want to see him, where is he?" The principal had to ask the kids to step back and give Zek some breathing rooom. I don't know how exactly you can be popular in kindergarten, but apparently he has it mastered.

Mya is having a hard time adjusting. Today at church she just cried and didn't understand at all. Then she went to priesthood with Scott and fell asleep.

Chaysee is doing well, she is finally starting to grow.

Today we got to go and visit Great Grandpa and Great Grandma Iverson. They were glad to see us and excited to have us back. Great Grandpa has pnumonia and Great Grandmas eye hemmoriged so she can't see very well right now. I hope they both can get better :)

We miss our family and are excited to see those who are coming to the blessing.

~Tracy Thanks for the dresses the girls both looked really cute.

~~The picture of Chaysee smiling was pure luck it turned out really cute.

Our 3 kids

2009-05-03T17:52:00.000-07:00

This picture is not the greatest, but here are the three kids. Chaysee was happy until Mya tried to hold her and lost control, so we had Zek hold her for the picture and she was still upset as you can see.

The kids are doing well and are enjoying their new sister. We are all healthy and happy. We are looking forward to blessing Chaysee in Washington on May 31st. We hope everyone can make it.

2 weeks

2009-04-28T13:10:00.000-07:00

We made it! Today was Chaysee's two week appt. She is now 7lbs and doing wonderful. She is such a great baby. We are so happy to have her in our family.

1 Week Old

2009-04-21T15:41:00.000-07:00

Today Chaysee is one week. I can't believe how time flies. Although when you're pregnant its not as fast. Chaysee is a really good baby and has been wonderful to have in our family. The kids are really taking a liking to her and that is good.

For those of you who watched wife swap last week (I only saw part) but they did this behavior thing with stones for their kids-WORKS! Zek has been so much better since we started doing this. Everyday He gets his 10 rocks back in his jar and at the end of the day we count them. If by the end of the week he has at least half (35) then he can get a treat or something small. He is really excited and trying really hard.

Thanks again to everyone for your gifts for the baby and your support.

Chaysee Ann

2009-04-17T14:17:00.001-07:00

Chaysee was born on April 14
weighing in at 6lbs 9oz
19" long
She is healthy and beautiful.
She looks a lot like her big sister.
So far she has been a very good baby.
We are all doing well.

Egg Dying

2009-04-12T07:38:00.001-07:00

Easter Egg Hunt and Egg Dying

2009-04-12T07:32:00.000-07:00

Yesterday we went to Julies to dye eggs and have an egg hunt. The pictures are not great, since it was raining. The kids still had a lot of fun looking for their eggs. The egg dying was a little different it took a lot of patience on the kids part, which was hard. But for the most part I think they enjoyed themselves.

Spring Adventures

2009-04-09T17:42:00.000-07:00

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Spring Outdoor Adventures

2009-04-09T17:32:00.000-07:00

Today it was warm enough to play outside and the kids had a lot of fun. We decided to go for a walk and see what colors we could find. The kids loved it they thought it was so much fun to look for different colors outside. We found green, yellow, red and the big rock pile. The kids jumped the on the tramp and got to swing.

Only in Utah

2009-04-03T15:54:00.000-07:00

Only in Utah can you go from a nice spring day to this in 12 hrs. Yuck! I am so ready for summer and we just keep getting more snow. It has snowed almost all day today-when yesterday it was warm enough to go outside without a coat. Oh well I guess we need the "moisture," I'd rather have rain.

Here is Zek with the cows! Although he hasn't quite gotten the hang of feeding them he does get excited when its time to help.

Starting to feel better :)

2009-04-02T09:14:00.000-07:00

What a week! The kids have been so grouchy. I can't wait for everyone to be done taking medicine. I have decided that I no longer have the energy to fight with everyone-so everyone just argues with each other (Zek and Mya). When does it get better??? Oh well life goes on.

This morning they were playing so nice I thought I better take a picture, but sure enough as soon as I noticed they were being nice to each other and snapped a pic. The next thing I know they are fighting again. I am so grateful for my kids but sometimes I wonder what I'm doing wrong, or if its just the meds.

Zek had the book fair at school this week and you know the teacher just can't send a note home they actually have to take the kids and let them look and the books-so needless to say we had to go to the book fair with our change. LOL! We just had book orders a few weeks ago-isn't that enough? Zek also got a cow this week for him to take care of (yeah right) He named him Dewy from school of rock-when it gets warmer we will take a picture.

Mya is not sure about the cows but thinks she would like one too. I think mostly because Zek has one. So for now she will share grandpas with him. She is doing better (since this is the 3rd time she has had croop since Nov.) I am hoping everyone will be better by the time the baby arrives.

For Angie and the buddies

2009-03-30T18:18:00.000-07:00

I thought this would be fun to do:

The first 5 people to respond to this post will receive something made by me for you ! I get to pick what I make for you, but it will be especially for you.

**Here is the deal:
1. I make no guarantees that you will like what I make.
2. What I create will be just for you.
3. You will receive it sometime this year.
4. You have no clue what it will be.
5. I reserve the right to do something extremely strange.

** The Catch
The catch is that you must repost this on your blog and offer the same to the first 5 people who do the same on their blog. The first 5 people to do so and leave a comment telling me they did will win a FABULOUS homemade gift by me!!! So come and play along

Looking Back

2009-03-30T17:38:00.000-07:00

So I have no new pics to put on because the kids have been sick again! Here are a couple of good memories we had last year.

Mya- is growing growing growing-all her pants are short but still fit in the waist.
Her latest is "mom I can't walk, carry me"

Zek- never stops talking no matter what from sun up til sun down.
His latest is "mom thats pretty good huh" about everything he does or anyone else does.

Last Friday the kids enjoyed playing with their cousins while the moms scrapbooked and made hair bows for the girls. Saturday we went to Andy and Lisas so Scott could help with the shed they are building the kids had fun outside with Gabby. On Sunday we went to Little Damion (turned 2) and Gabriellas (turned 1) birthday party it was a lot of fun and the kids loved being together. Both kids miss their papa and grandma patty. We love you!!

Zeks hair cut/bathtime

2009-03-19T12:14:00.000-07:00

Here is Zeks haircut mom-he smiled just for you! He is so excited for summer and can't wait for it to be warmer-he wants to wear flip flops to school, but then Grandma Naylor reminded him that he wouldn't be able to run fast in GYM-so he went for tennis shoes instead.

Mya is a fish oh excuse me (a mermaid) when she gets in the tub. She loves the water and having the whole bathtub to herself. Her hair is growing so fast. She is learning new things everyday. Last night when asked what PJs she would be wearing her response "um I think a night in gale (nightgown)." She loves playing outside and would stay there all day if I let her although only for a little while by herself. She looks up to her big brother and thinks he is the greatest until he starts being bossy-then she doesn't want to play with him. Who can blame her??

Watches

2009-03-18T13:23:00.000-07:00

Here they are! I learned how to make the watches with the interchangeable wristbands. They are really easy and really fast. Paula and I had a lot of fun making them today. We decided we need to get our own beads and make some more-its way cheaper then buying them already made.

Mya was playing so nice outside with her baby I decided to take a picture. Zek is still at school so I will have to get one of him later this afternoon-if he will cooperate. It is a beautiful day here and we are enjoying the sunshine. After I took the picture she proceeded to pull out Grandmas flowers ( thankfully she only pulled the dead ones out.)

PS if anyone has any suggestions on how to handle a 5 1/2 year old I am open. I am running out of ideas and don't know what else to do. :)

Carseat Cover

2009-03-12T16:50:00.000-07:00

Here it is! I am so happy with it and greatful to Scotts mom for attempting it. Isn't it sooo cute. We are excited to have it done and ready for the new baby and I got all the girl clothes washed today-what a long day of laundry. Sorry its sideways but my computer said my file cannot be rotated this time??? IDK

Spring Projects

2009-03-12T09:46:00.000-07:00

Scott finished the girls dresser! Its so nice. We are excited to be adding another child to the family and Mya is excited to get a sister. Only 6 more weeks to go!!! I also learned how to make flower bows for the girls hair-they are really fun and cute. Next week I get to learn how to make the bumbo watches. I also get to attend for the first time ever the Scrapbook Fair :) I can't wait.

Draper Temple Open House

2009-03-09T12:43:00.000-07:00

Friday, we were able to go to the Draper Temple Open House. It was beautiful as you can tell from the pictures. The kids really enjoyed themselves and they were really good. We love you Grandma and Grandpa!

Sunday Dress

2009-03-08T15:42:00.000-07:00

OK mom here is Mya in her new Easter Dress and Zek. You have to remember when we were kids and would not pose for you at all. As you can tell from the pictures they didn't really want to take them. Zeks hair is way too long by the way and he is in need for a haircut. Mya loves her new dress and her boomers (bloomers that cover her underware). She had a great day in nursery today. And Scott and I are glad to be done talking.

Cheesey Kids

2009-03-06T18:30:00.001-08:00

Ok. So we went to the Draper Temple open house today and the kids thought it was really neat. They had us sit down in the sealing room and Zek asked me, " Mom who do we get to watch get married?" But of course I forgot my camera so no pics yet. Lisa was kind enough to take a few but I don't have them yet. The day was long starting at 5 am to get ready and be to the temple by 10am. We then went to lunch with Scotts dad for his 54th Birthday!! Happy Birthday Grandpa. Since Grandma Patty wants pictures the kids agreed with very chessy smiles. We hope you like the pics. Love and Miss You! PS This week we had two beautiful days in the upper 50s we were getting excited for spring. But when we awoke on Thursday morning we had to be reminded that its still winter with yucky spring snow!!

For Mom

2009-03-01T15:38:00.000-08:00

I was talking with my mom this week and she asked if I had updated my blog. I said, "no we haven't had a very interesting week." She reminded me that when your grandkids are faraway its always interesting. This week I had parent teacher conferences with Zeks teacher and she said she doesn't know what else to teach him. His dibbles scores are all off the charts (i.e. a regular score is 18 he scored a 52 in one of the sections). No wonder he gets bored at home he isn't really getting challenged. Oh and just for everyones info. Zek has decided that he will start collecting bannana peels. LOL! not going to happen. Funny story he thinks he needs to start collecting something because grandma naylor collects spoons, Lisa collects globes, Julie collects shot glasses his cousins collect rocks (which he did not want to do) and grandma patty used to collect tins. So he was so excited when he came up with the idea to collect bannana peels-then I had to break his heart and tell him he couldn't collect bannana peels.

I had a doctors appt. this week and everything looks great only 8 more weeks to go!! Although I am hoping less :) Mya has been sick all week and really isn't getting better eventhough she has been on antibiotics for 3 days, so I guess we will see the doctor again this week. On Friday we get to go to the Draper Temple open house so I will update then.

PS Sorry Mom Zek did not want his picture taken this week, He still loves and misses you.

2009-02-21T14:21:00.000-08:00

This week has gone by so fast. At the first of the week we had snow and now it is warm and melting. I am hoping for spring, but Scott said we are suppose to get snow next week. Zek had presidents day off and loved having his cousins come to play. Wednesday we went grocery shopping after Scott was done working and we hadn't had dinner so the kids asked for every thing imaginable (since they were hungry). Note to self: Do not go grocery shopping when kids are hungry. Thursday I took the kids with me to my 3D ultrasound and the baby stuck her tongue out at them. Mya loved seeing the baby, Zek said "thats all we came for" I think they were expecting to actually see her, but oh well. It was cute to watch them as they looked at their new sister that will be coming.

Cute Things Mya said this week.

12:00 p.m. after taking Zek to school and going to the post office
"Mom its been a long day."

Tuesday afternoon Mya comes into the sewing room to find my, she wants to put pjs on.
"Mom can I put on PJs" (naked as a J Bird)
"Mya where are your underware?"
"In my pants mom"
"Where are your pants?"
"Downstairs I took them, I want PJs"
"Ok but you have to wear underware"
"Why?"
"Because"

It goes on and on.

For Tracy!/ Happy Valentines

2009-02-14T10:20:00.000-08:00

Happy Valentines Day! This post is mainly for Tracysbenefit. She told my mom that I don't fix Myas hair so here it is proof that I do fix her hair everyday. There has only been 2 times that we've lived here that I have not fixed her hair. 1. I was sick all day. 2. I was in the emergency room, but Scotts mom still fixed Myas hair. P.S. Its not my fault that Mya decided she needed bangs-I don't even know where she got scissors and I have yet to find any hair.

Today is Valentines Day and the kids are really excited. We are having a Valentines Dinner at Drew and Brittanis and the kids can't wait. Things here are going well. Scott is working on a dresser for the girls to share and has been busy with work. I am just ready to be done with this pregnancy, but since its not time I guess I will have to hang in there. Zek loves school, especially P.E. Mya has learned to play really well by herself. Her favorite thing to play with is her princess figurines and of course her baby.

Summer time?/My spoiled children

2009-02-04T14:36:00.001-08:00

I guess my kids are ready for summer. Well who isn't. Today they received a box from Grandmas house filled with all the goodies for summer including swimsuits, flops, v-day dress, jacket and more. Thanks to Tonya, Tracy, Nani and Grandma for the goodies. While Mya wanted to model hers, Zek was not as interested so no picture for him. As you can see from the pictures Mya wore her swimsuit all day and is still wearing it (to eat, nap and play). P.S. There is still snow outside and the high was 28 today. Mya asks us to go swimming everyday. I guess we'll have to take them to the rec center so they can swim in February.

Things here are good. Zek is reading his unit 19 book in the readwell program and loves it once we get him to sit down and read. Apparently he had a school bus incident this week. On Monday he came home with a scratch on his neck and I asked what happened. He ignored me and gave the dirtiest look a kid can give. Finally after asking and asking he said a boy on the bus was going to beat him up. After following up with Grandma and the Bus driver, apparently Zek and this boy are friends one day and enimies the next. They both bug eachother just to the others reaction. Boys will be boys I guess.

Today I learned that I am now mean and rude but after all that he still loves me. Sometimes I think being a mother isn't very rewarding but then at night when its time to lay down and go to bed I get to hear the sweetness of it.

New Outfit from Grandma

2009-01-23T12:36:00.000-08:00

Mya loves her new outfit from grandma patty. She also enjoyed the treats and the flip flops. Even though it is cold here Mya is ready for summer. I have decided that having a 5 year old is a lot of work. You think you want them to go to school but that creates more arguements. I.E. "Zek you need to read to me," "Zek its time for lunch so you can go to school, " "Zek please come get dressed," "Zek we need to go now." This 1/2 a day school thing has been a real challenge for Zek and I. So those parents that think they want 1/2 day kindergarten. Let me tell you full day was much easier.
Zek and Mya are missing Washington. The other day we were watching home videos and Mya said, "see thats the house I want to go to." (It was my parents house). When you ask her why she hasn't visited she'll say, "its too far and we need gas money." Apparently we've taught her well or she overhears us say this to Zek and has picked up on it. So hopefully we will be able to visit soon. Although I don't think it will be before the baby comes.

The Mess Makers

2009-01-16T13:02:00.000-08:00

The potty training is going well, so far. Mya is catching on quick and learning really fast. Her and Zek now have a new game the play. I thought it was called "the biggest mess you can make" Zek and Mya have informed me that they are actually playing that they are going to the temple (naylor grandparents work there on fridays) and they need all the purses and boxes full of stuff to be their "temple bag." Sometimes I just don't know with these two. They definately make me laugh. I think they quite enjoy themselves, that is until its time to clean up. So the pictures are what I get when I say "go and start cleaning the basement-I'll be there in a minute." No cleaning whatsoever. Just jumping on the bed and getting even more dressed up. Myas hair is so big because we took out her messy buns in her hair and shook her hair. Its amazing how big curly hair can get. LOL!

We are all doing well down here and are looking forward to spring. I know its far away but I am hoping it will come sooner this year. We have had nice weather this week and can't wait for all the white stuff to melt. Thank you everyone for your comments. Hey kristen I need an invite to read yours. We love and miss you all.

Potty Training

2009-01-06T13:01:00.000-08:00

Alright it has started. The goal is to get Mya potty trained before April. She is doing pretty good. We have only had a few accidents (knock on wood). She loves her princess panties and is working hard to keep them dry. Zek is back in school and I am very glad to have a schedule back again. We have decided to name the baby Chaysie and we will be coming to WA for the blessing, so grandpa Iverson can be there. We are excited for the new year and we are looking forward to warmer weather. Zek wants to take grandpas boat out and is really worried about it being in the snow. He doesn't understand that its been winterized. We enjoy talking to family on the skype camera and we are so greatful for all we've been blessed with this holiday season. Thanks for your comments. I enjoy hearing form everyone. :)

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Christmas Pictures

2008-12-28T12:12:00.000-08:00

Today we took some pictures of the kids before church and thought they turned out cute.

Christmas is Here!!

2008-12-28T12:04:00.000-08:00

The kids were so excited this year for Christmas. On Christmas eve they set our cookies, juice and milk for Santa. When they awoke in the am they were happy to see that Santa enjoyed their cookies, milk and juice. Santa brought Zek the drums to Rock Band for the WII. Mya got a bed for her dollies to sleep in and thought it was great. She also got a nerf gun like Zek and was really excited. Mya has been so cranky these past two weeks. After waiting at the doctor for 2 hrs we found out she has a sinus infection. I am glad she is feeling better and starting to sleep again. Christmas was great! Most of Scotts family was here and that was a lot of fun. We missed those that weren't here. I am happy to report that we are doing well and have enjoyed the holidays.

Roach Christmas Party Fun

2008-12-20T19:18:00.000-08:00

The party went really well the kids all had a great time playing together. Mya got a sleeping beauty dress up and loved it!! She had to wear it immediately. She also has Cinderella from Halloween. It was good to see and hear from all that were there. Those that weren't were missed. Merry Christmas! Special shout out to Lisa thanks for showing me how to do my blog, since I had no clue. :)

It's a girl!

2008-12-17T14:56:00.000-08:00

IT'S A GIRL! TODAY WE FOUND OUT WE ARE HAVING A GIRL. The kids both wanted a boy, but I'm sure they will enjoy a sister. We haven't yet decided on a name. We like Calee, Ali or Tori. Who knows maybe it will change. If anyone has suggestions, let us know. Tonight is the ward party and the kids are excited to see Santa. Well Mya does not, "want to sit on his knee!" We talked and she agreed to stand beside him so we will see. I will post pictures of it another day :) Merry Christmas to everyone.

2008-12-13T17:31:00.001-08:00

The First Snow

2008-12-13T16:47:00.000-08:00

Pictures below are sideways because I am retarded at the blog thing. I am still learning and trying to figure things out. The kids loved the snow! They played in it until it was dark. They went for a walk with Scott and called from the end of the lane and asked if I would have hot chocolate waiting for them. All though it snowed again today, there is no snow on the ground. Both kids are getting extremely excited for Christmas. Zek keeps looking at the gifts and asking when he gets to open one and if he gets to pick which one on Christmas eve. I told him he doesn't get to pick. He said he would ask nicely and say please, but I still said no. Mya asks every night, "is santa coming?" I respond, "not until Christmas" she then proceedes to tell me, "no mom christmas even." Then we both laugh. She doens't quite understand. She watches movies with Santa and then says " I don't want him in our house." She will soon learn the joy of Santa. Zek is reading so well I can't believe it. There are some days ok most days he doesn't want to read, but then he does and he is so good at it. I am continually amazed by my children and the things they say and do. Thank you everyone for your comments. I enjoy hearing from you.

2008-12-04T15:25:00.000-08:00

Ok so I will try to be better at this. We have had an eventful week. Thanksgiving was great. Lots of food, family and fun. The kids went with grandma and grandpa to pick out the Christmas tree. Scott had to work and I wasn't in the best shape. On black friday I tried to go shopping with family. I ended up passing out at wal-mart and then had to be ambulenced to the hospital. Not so much fun. :) Everything is fine. They aren't sure why I passed out but I did. I had breakfast and plenty of water but everything they looked at seemed normal. Then on Wednesday of this week Scotts mom and I both got the flu! YUCK!! around 1pm Zek came home from school because he was sick too. Needless to say, not much had gotten done this week. Other than that things are going well. Scott is working hard and is a great dad. The kids don't let him rest when he is home and I can't do anything for them as good as there dad. LOL!

2008-11-21T18:41:00.000-08:00

So it has been a busy week. Zek going to school and then bringing home a letter saying that he had to have a shot or he wouldn't be able to go to school. Different rules here in Utah. Zek has been busy helping Grandpa and Dad in the workshop. Mya loves otterpops. Who knew someone could enjoy them as much as her. Thats the first thing she asks for when she wakes and the last thing before bed. Zek and Mya love Christmas music. Zek will listen to grandma got ran over by a reindeer over and over again. He is excited for Christmas and Christmas tree hunting. We will go hunting on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Mya thinks she needs to go to school with Zek everyday, she is so worried that she'll miss something. She loves her daddy and her Grandpas!

2008-11-21T18:29:00.001-08:00

a birth certificate proves you were born
a death certificate proves you passed on
pictures prove that YOU lived!