My Poor Tayson!

Yesterday, Tayson had to have his two top canine teeth pulled. His new adult teeth are on their way in, just a bit sideways, since there is no room for them, so the dentist said to pull the canines in hope of straightening out his adult teeth. Poor kid! He took it like a champ and didn't even flinch once! The "laughing gas" kind of knocked him for a loop though. He was a bit tired, loopy, and I think a little traumatized! He stayed home from school, ate ice cream, had Grandpa Dodge's homemade chicken noodle soup and was pampered a bit! He's such a good kid, even if he was a bit pitiful yesterday! We already know he's going to have to get the bottom teeth pulled too in a few months! He said he would be OK to do it...as long as Grandpa can make him some chicken noodle soup again! What a cutie! AND....the tooth fairy almost forgot to come! I was getting a bit worried that Tayson would be disappointed when his teeth were still under his pillow and there wasn't any money, but then she finally got here about 5:30 am! Good thing! That was a close one!!! :0) So now today at school Tayson's class will sing to him, and put his name on the tooth board! Very exciting stuff...at least to a seven year old! Go Tays! You're a champ!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SHAUN!!!

Oh my! My hubby just turned 29 years old! He says he is not celebrating because he is sooo old! Too bad! We are celebrating!! This morning the kids woke him up by jumping on the bed, singing "Happy Birthday!" and giving him homemade cards. Too cute! They love their Daddy! He then opened his gift (the movie 'No Country For Old Men", some wine, nuts, candy bar, and my personal favorite...two huge pickles like the ones you used to get at the movies!). Tonight we are going to go to a movie, dinner and out with friends! Should be a good time!

I've been just busting with pride over this man of mine lately! This is his last semester of college. He is nominated for "Outstanding Senior". He has awesome grades, a pending job offer, and every opportunity open to him! Not to mention a wonderful, beautiful wife and two precious kids who adore him! ;0) He is so good to us and excels in everything that he does! I'm so lucky to have him as my partner in crime...oh, I mean partner in life! I love him tons and wish him a happy happy birthday and year to come! Love you, Babe!!

On another birthday note, Shaun's parents bought us tickets to see the ventriloquist, Jeff Dunham, for our birthdays. We went through the rain and fog down to SLC to see him last night! Very funny! Very entertaining! Thanks for the tickets, guys! It was great! If you have never heard of him or seen his stuff, check it out! I still can't decide who my favorite is, Peanut, or Achmed The Dead Terrorist!

Here is a pic of Achmed.

Here is Jeff Dunham with Peanut (the purple puppet in the middle), Walter (left) and Jose Jalapeno On a Stick (right).

The show was a blast! I had a great time...that is until the drive home through the canyon that was sooo foggy! That part was a little scary! But even with the fog, it was a great night! Did I mention FUNNY!!! A way fun way to celebrate our birthdays this year!

Oh, and one more thing....HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SHAUN! YOU OLD MAN YOU! YOU STILL GOT IT! LOVE YOU!

A Few More Pics, And A Happy Birthday To ME!!!

Here is Tayson on his birthday. Haylie was trying to open his presents while he wasn't looking! Typical little sister!!

Here are the fish that Tayson picked out for his birthday. He got five. Two have already died!!! Oh no! Hope we can get the ammonia levels correct, and SOON!



Here is Tayson and Shaun playing with his Gyroscope! Thanks Landon!!

Tayson had such a wonderful birthday and was so sad when it was over!! He's such a cute kid!

My birthday was on Sat, Jan. 10th! I'm sooooo old!! (Does 26 count as old?) Shaun let me sleep in. Haylie couldn't stand it! She kept sneaking into my room saying "This not working!!!" When I asked her what wasn't working she said, "Daddy!" I asked what she needed and she said, "Mommy!" Oh, how nice it is to be loved! ;0)

Then my parents watched the kids overnight and Shaun took me to dinner and then to see the movie Marley And Me. Very cute! I had a wonderful birthday too and was spoiled by everyone!!

Seven On Tayson's Seventh!!!

Happy Birthday, Tayson!!!

I can't believe that my little guy is seven years old today! It seems like just yesterday that we were bringing him home from the hospital in a snow storm and his daddy was driving about 10 miles per hour!! We sure love our Tayson!!

I thought that I would do a little birthday interview with Tayson so that everyone can get to know him a little bit better! He is constantly cracking us up with the big words he uses and his silly sense of humor! It sure would be dull in our family without him!!

Here is a picture of his "Crab Birthday Cake"!

The interview went as follows....

Seven Things That Tayson Loves...

• My Grandparents
• My Family
• BB Guns
• My Crab
• Karate
• Animals (deer, elk, cougars, etc.)
• School
  
  

Seven Things That Tayson Hates...

• Broccoli
• Peas
• When Haylie Pesters Me!!
• Tornadoes (Where did he get this one????)
• Chores
• Making my Bed!
• When I'm Sick!
  
  Tayson's Seven Favorite Foods...
  
• Doritos
• Dominoes Pizza
• McDonald's
• Diet Coke
• Quesadillas
• Cheese
• Cake

Tayson's Seven Favorite Movies...

• Transformers
• Iron Man
• Kung Fu Panda
• Karate Kid
• Wall-e
• Walking With Dinosaurs
• Journey To The Center Of The Earth
  

Seven Things That Tayson Is Good At...

• Drawing
• Karate
• Math
• Reading
• Making Paper Airplanes
• Riding His Bike
• Swimming

Seven Things That Tayson Wants To Do Before He Turns Eight...

• Go Swimming In The Ocean
• Fly a Kite
• See Shamu
• Go Camping
• See a Deer
• Hike in a Cave
• Go to Bear Lake
  
  So that is a little info about my seven year old, Tayson! He is such a joy and we are lucky to have him! Love you, Tayson! Happy Birthday! Here's hoping all your dreams come true!
  
  He got some fun games from DeAnn and her family!!

Haylie gave him a gum ball machine!

Today, Grandma Dodge, Haylie and I get to go have lunch at school with Tayson. Then after school it's off to the Fun Park for dinner and playing! Then we are going to Petsmart to buy some new fish. Then it's home for cake and ice cream and present time with the Grandparents! Happy Birthday, Tayson! Love you!!!

Early "Crab" Special!!

Oh dear! Shaun and I are not experts in the planning department! Tayson's 7th birthday is on January 9th.

On New Year's Eve, Shaun's mom, Sharon, came and watched the kids while we went to dinner and shopping for Tayson's present. (Dinner was awesome, by the way!! New Year's Eve was calm this year! We just stayed home and watched Hancock..which is actually quite funny...and relaxed! We watched the ball drop from the comfort and warmth of our own bed!!)

Anyway, we had decided to get Tayson some kind of crab or frog or lizard for his birthday and headed to Petsmart after dinner. So, we saw a crab...liked it.....bought it and an aquarium for it. Then on the way home, we realized that the crab couldn't live in a little baggie for over a week! OH NO!!! So, then we thought that maybe we could just set up the aquarium and hide it until Tayson's birthday. Hmmmm....where oh where were we going to hide an aquarium in our little apartment? No where, that's where! So, we ended up letting Tayson have his birthday present early. A lot early! Oh well! He absolutely loves it and was jumping up and down in excitement! We hit the jackpot on this one!

Here is our newest family member. Tayson named him Mr. Crabs.

Tayson will get to go pick out some new fish friends for Mr. Crabs on his birthday! We also found some little plastic toy crabs to go on a birthday cake for him. Pictures to come of his REAL birthday! And I have to say, that we have all grown fond of our new little buddy....here's hoping he lives!!!!

A Very Merry Christmas!!

So, it's January 2nd and I'm just getting around to writing about Christmas! We have been so busy with Shaun at home and cleaning and putting toys away! But, I think I have found a minute to think back on Christmas...

On Christmas Eve we went over to Grandma and Grandpa Dodge's. We exchanged gifts, since we were going to be at Shaun's parents on Christmas. First we opened our "Christmas Eve presents". We all got jammies. Haylie's were Tinkerbell and Tayson's were dinosaurs....both zip ups! Then Tayson opened his presents from Grandma and Grandpa....Kung Fu Panda, and Jenga! Haylie got Tinkerbell (the movie) and a Tinkerbell toy! How fun! Shaun and I got Wii games, movie tickets, money, Indiana Jones, and I got a necklace that I just love! So spoiled!! Then we played with cousins, watched The Grinch, had dinner, baths, drove around looking at Christmas lights, had desert and came home.

Once home we set out stockings, tracked where Santa was, put out cookies and milk and tucked the kids in bed.

The next morning we got up early and opened presents.

Shaun got me a new Tissot watch that I love, along with clothes, lotions, a purse, Mama Mia, a CD, and a candle warming lamp! I was very spoiled! Don't mind the photo with no makeup!!! Notice all of our new jammies!!

Shaun's big present was Guitar Hero for the Wii. He got the whole band bundle with the drums and microphone too! He also got a really nice hoodie and some other goodies.

Tayson got Electronic Battleship, Lego's, Iron Man, a remote control helicopter, clothes, etc.

Haylie got princess toys, Tinkerbell toys, a Cabbage Patch doll, a tent, clothes, etc.

Santa definitely spoiled them this year!!

After we got dressed we went over to Grandma and Grandpa Copeland. Shaun and I got camping equipment! A cooler, a stove, etc. The kids each got a sleeping bag and a flashlight and other goodies! They also got Wall-e the movie! Much loved!! We had a delicious dinner and then headed home to play with our toys!

My very favorite moment of the whole day was right after we had opened presents from Santa and I was getting breakfast ready. My kids were playing so nice in Haylie's new tent! Here are a few pics...

This is my very favorite pic of the whole day! How cute is my little Haylie???

It was such a nice Christmas! We weren't rushed, or hurried, but just able to spend time together! A wonderful Christmas that goes down in the books as the best!