Alyssa's Preschool Graduation

Last Friday, my baby girl graduated from Preschool. She had a wonderful time in her preschool class. I was a little worried because she is super shy and sensitive to everything so I didn't know how she would do. Her teacher said that although she is shy, she opened right up and did a great job all year. Alyssa loved her teacher Miss Barbara. Miss Barbara said that Alyssa was a joy to have in class and she will miss her. I asked Alyssa what her favorite part of preschool was and she said learning her letters and going on field trips especially the field trip they took to the fire station. She loved that! Its funny because I don't think she quite understands the concept of time yet. Every day she keeps asking me when she gets to go to Kindergarten and I keep telling her she has to wait a couple of months. She still asks me the same question every day though. I guess she is excited. I am so glad she had a chance to attend Miss Barbaras preschool, she had a blast! I can't believe she will be in Kindergarten soon!

This is Alyssa after her graduation!!
Cameron, Alyssa and Brendan so excited after graduation

Alyssa with her classmates at graduation. I think that might be her boyfriend she is sitting next to. She told me she had a few(Haha).

This is Alyssas class. They had the graduation at the local library. It was so cute to here the songs they learned this year and hear about everything they did together!

Nice Day to myself

So after a week of craziness with the kids, I was able to enjoy a wonderful day to myself. Last Saturday, I went and got my hair done and almost cut it short but I was too much of a chicken!! Can I just say I love getting my hair done. It is soo relaxing for me. I don't mind that I have a ton of hair to do or that it takes 3 hours to do it. I love the pampering. And I always feel sexy and beautiful when its done. I was very pleased with the result. Let me know what you think. After getting my hair done, I went and did a little shopping for me and also went tanning. So that was my day and it was much needed. I have the sweetest husband in the world. He never complains whenever I want to give myself some attention. He loves it in fact!

I Am An Aunt 2 Times Over!!

This this last week was a busy one for babies being born! I became an aunt twice last week. My youngest brother Golden and his wife Carly welcomed their first baby into the world on Monday May 19th at around 10a.m. Porter Douglas Stephenson weighed in at 8 pounds 6 ounces and was 21 inches long. Way to go Carly, that is a big boy, especially for your first! Congrats you two...I cant wait to get my hands on him in a couple of weeks!! He is adorable!!

Big Yawns!!
Hangin' with daddy!

Wide Awake!

Now for number two. On Thursday May 22, my brother in law Brandon and his wife Amber welcomed their 4th child into the world. Little Ryder Scott Rasmussen weighed in at a whopping 8 pounds 12 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long. He had a rough delivery and his whole face was bruised. As you can see from the pictures, he is perfect and soo beautiful. Because they live close I had a chance to hold him and snuggle him in the hospital. Good work you guys! He is gorgeous!

Sooo sleepy!

Funny, Cute Kids! Fun Places to Hide!

Cameron loves to play hide and seek!! Kids find the funniest places to hide. Cameron is really good at this game! Look where I found him finally!! Sooo cute!! He loves to play in there now all the time!

So, the kids thought that playing in the dryer might be a fun idea! What do you think? I think it could be. They seem to be having fun! This is Alyssa, Brendan and Cameron. I found them in the dryer after I was done folding clothes. Funny!

Happy Mothers Day!

So I didn't really take any pictures on mothers day because I was too busy RELAXING! I had a wonderful mothers day! Cody got up early with the kids so I could sleep in. We don't have church until 11am so that is nice. I got up and jumped in the shower and when I got out I heard the most beautiful, sweetest sound. All my kids were in my room singing mothers day songs they learned in primary. I was in tears! They sang "mother I love you, mother I need you" and "I often go walking", that is one of my favorites. Cody was also with them holding a tray with my favorite breakfast on it, an omelet made with egg whites(I am on a health kick) and a bagel with orange juice. After breakfast Cody got all the kids ready for church, aside from doing the girls hair, so I could relax some more. He didn't have early meetings like he usually does. We had wonderful church meetings. All the mothers received beautiful leis to wear all day. We didn't go visit my mom because she is still back east and my in-laws are busy cruising in the Caribbean. How would that be? Nice!! When I got home Cody gave me a beautiful card and some yummy body lotion that is to die for. He also gave me a pass to go tanning. Love it! The kids gave me all sorts of cute homemade gifts, from flowers made out of cookies to cards and necklaces. I wish I took pictures. Oh well. Anyways, I was able to relax all day and Cody took care of meals and the kids. I wish every day was mothers day!!

Shout Out to My Wonderful Mother

This is one of my most favorite pictures of my mom. She is holding my last baby Cameron right after he was born. I think it is soo sweet and shows how loving and caring my mom is. I want my mom to know how much I love and appreciate her. She has always been there for me whenever I need her even if she lived 2500 miles away. She would do anything for her kids or grand kids if it meant that they were happy. My mom has been there for me through the thick and thin. Thanks mom for being my rock! I love you!

Loving the weather for a short time!!

The Weather has been gorgeous these past few days so I tried to get the kids outside as much as possible. It is supposed to be cold again soon. It is fun to take the kids to the park because the kids are old enough now to play on their own without any help from me. Even little Cameron can hold his own. He loves the park, especially the slides! I swear he went down the slide 100 times! And I thought it was sooo cute that he would only go down headfirst. Maybe he thought that was right way to slide, I don't know. So I couldn't resist getting it on video. I didn't have my camera with me so I had to use the one on my phone. Sorry it is soo short, but you get the idea! Brendan started to join in on the headfirst sliding too! I am surprised that one of them never face planted into the wood chips. Gotta love little boys!!

Fun Facts!!

Everyone else is doing it so I might as well join in on the fun!

FUN FACTS
I hate to use the word tagged but this was a fun list ~
1. Song that always makes you sad? Where Can I turn for peace? My favorite church song
2. Last thing you bought? Food
3. Last person you argued with? Miranda (big surprise)
4. One of your stuffed animals' names as a kid? I don't think we cared that much about our stuffed animals because we were always chucking them out the window on the second floor for some reason.
5. Did you ever own at one time a Michael Jackson Cd? Of course!!
6. Favorite day of the week? Saturday
7. Did you take Piano lessons? Yes, when I was 8 mom forced me to, I quit after one year!
8. Most frequent song played? Right now? soundtrack from P.S. I love you
9. T.V. show you secretly enjoy? I love Greys Anatomy!!
10. Favorite scents? Rain, , Cinnamon, Newborn baby, homemade bread or rolls
11. Date someone older or younger? Older
12. One place you could travel right now? Hawaii or the carribean
13 Favorite time of the day? AFter the kids go to bed at night
14. Do you know all the words to the national anthem? Of Course!
15. Something you're wearing right now? PJ's
16. Job you've had? This is the Place Book store, four seasons, little ceasars
17. Did you go to your high school prom? Yes I went as a sophmore with Jeremy Hancock and then as a junior with B.J. Hanley, but I didnt go to my senior prom because I had a missionary away and I was too sad to go without him...I am lame I know.
18. Perfect time to wake up? 8 am
19. Perfect time to go to bed? 11:00
20. Favorite soda? Not a huge fan of soda but I like rootbeer ok
21. Ever been in a car accident? one little tiny one. I wasnt driving though
22. Closer to mom or dad...or neither? My mom probably for someone to talk to and hang out with, but I have a special place in my heart for my dad.
23. Who would you want on a deserted island with you? My whole family of course
24. Have you been bungee jumping? No, i would hate it.
25. Favorite ice cream flavor? Ben and jerrys chocolate chip cookie dough
26. Do you have an article of clothing you have had since you were in high school? yes, stuff from sports
27. Did you play high school sports? Of course, what is my last name...I played volleyball, basketball and softball
28. Were you ever in a school talent show? Negative
29. What are you allergic to? nothing luckily
30. Have you watched sex and the city?yes
31. Fun place you lived?Rexberg, Idaho(Ricks college was awesome!), Mt. Airy, Md
32. First kiss? Brian Jacobs(5th grade)
33. Favorite Hobby? digital Scrap booking,sports
34. Most Memorable Gift? My babies
35. Have you ever gambled at a casino? No, but I want to play the slot machines just once!!
36. Have you thrown up on a plane? not yet thank goodness
37. Have you thrown up in a car?Surprisingly, no
38. Favorite cartoon as a kid? Thunder Cats, the Smurfs, Fraggle Rock
39. favorite childhood tv show? Full House, Saved by the Bell, cosby show:)
40. Who was your first roommate? Annette hudson...love her!
41. What alcoholic beverage did you drink when you got drunk for the first time?
. It was a screwdriver( Vodka & Orange juice) I am ashamed to admit that!!
42. What was your first car? Blue Chevy Cavalier(family car), technically my first car was a dodge stratus
43. What was the last movie you saw? License to Wed.(DVD), P.S. I love you in the theatre
44. How old were you when you first moved away from your hometown? 18
45. Who was your first grade teacher?OMG I cant remember, but I remember what she looked like
46. Where did you go on your first airplane ride?UT
47. When you snuck out of your house for the first time, who was it with? I snuck out a lot, I think my first time was with a boy I liked.
48. Who was your first Best Friend and are you still friends with them? I think my cousin Kevin Tenney was my first best friend and yes we are still friends but it is definitely not the same because he is a guy and we are both married with families
49. Who is the first person you call when you have a bad day? Mom, Cody
50. Who's wedding were you in the first time you were a bridesmaid or a groomsman? My sister Gina
51. What is the first thing you do in the morning? Go potty
52. What are some concerts you have attended? Shania Twain, tim mcgraw/Faith Hill, Rascal flatts, One republic
53. First tattoo or piercing? Got my ears pierced at 12 & 18
54. First celebrity crush? Tom Selleck ( I still think he is hot!)