Emma and the missing teeth!

Okay so we have lost yet another tooth. Emma had gone to bed and came in and said Mom, my tooth is really loose. I gave it a quick yank and out it came. I am getting pretty good at this. Of course we put it in water and the tooth fairy was...



RED!

Pretty soon this little gal won't be able to eat anything. She has three more that are on their way out.

Ellie's Gift

Recently I found out about an article in the Deseret News. It was titled Down Syndrome a Modern Day Death Sentence. It talks about how with all the modern technology that people are now finding out in utero when their baby has Down Syndrome. Most people are opting to abort at this point. This has been something that I have heard about, but never done anything to change it. Once I found out about the article I realized that I needed to do something. I have decided to inform as many as I can. I am starting by creating a blog titled Ellie's Gift. I would love any input and ideas from all of my smart friends and family. If you know of a story that should be shared please leave a comment or email me. Wish me luck!

Please link to Ellie's Gift and check it out. If you would like to put this blog on your blog lists I would appreciate it. Thanks for caring so much about our Angel.

JJ is NINE!

I don't think JJ had the birthday he had planned. All day long he was cold. Not really a good sign. He went out with Jeron to buy some shoes. When he got home he was really run down. A little while later he came to me and had a fever. We got some Motrin in him and headed out to Training Table. (his favorite) We came home and ate cake and ice cream. I let him stay home from school because it was his big day. I guess it was a good thing. He was sick already. Poor guy. He did enjoy the day a little though. He got a chess set for his birhtday, some puzzles, a soccer ball, clothes, and a pencil holder for his desk. That was all he wanted. Happy birthday to our favorite son and brother in the whole world.

Happy Birthday JJ

I can't believe our oldest kid is nine years old. We have loved having JJ from the start. He was born with such a big personality and it just keeps getting bigger and bigger. He is a VERY smart, talented, charming, handsome, annoying, fun, energetic, crazy boy. He keeps us on our toes at all times. He harasses his sisters relentlessly, and than plays with them for hours. He has a very tender heart and wants the best for people. He is always so concerned about others feeling. He loves to serve people and do things to make people happy. We love you JJ and are so glad you are in our family.

twiNs sEperAted bY a feW yeArs.

Ellie and Elsie have become very good friends whenever they can do something that is mischievous. Ellie is teaching Elsie all of her tricks. I have always wanted twins and I think they just came to me at different times. They are both doing the same things together right now. I really feel for Moms with twins now. Just keeping up with them is a full time job. I will have to day though that they do bring a smile to my face all of the time. They are both so sticken cute.

kiDs sAy tHe dArnEdeSt tHinGs

Yesterday Emma and I were singing primary songs. (Music for Latter-Day Saint Children) We were singing a song titled "Jesus Once Was A Little Child" When we sang that line Emma just as serious as could be sang "Jesus once was a little lamb." She got it mixed up with Mary Had A Little Lamb. We got a good chuckle out of this.

Then later that night JJ was filling out a form asking for his information. Here is what he put.

Last Name: Snow
First Name: Jeron
Middle Name: Mathe (It's Matthew)
Date of Birth: 2000\2\25
Sex: No Race: 9 Height: 48
Weight 80 Blood Type:
Eye Color: Brown Hair Color: Orange

Do you see why I thought it was funny? All I can say is whew...boy am I glad. Hope he keeps saying "No" when asked about sex:)

Mother of the Year!

HOLD the phone...no need to wonder anymore...I have just won MOTHER OF THE YEAR! Just wait, you will have to agree with me on this one.

It is Ellie's preschool day. I get her all ready. Dress her in a really cute outfit. Pink was the mood of the day. Do her hair really cute, and get her breakfast. Bundle her up and send her to school. I walk her in hang up her coat and kiss her goodbye. Oh how sweet you are thinking, but ordinary Mom things, oh just you wait! I then ask one of the Moms to take her home because my car isn't starting very easily. I go home and take a nap...YES! I was able to take a half hour nap. When the doorbell rings I go to welcome my sweet angel home. She walks in with the biggest grin on her face holding...




What is that...a VALENTINE'S sack! Oh S#!$! I totally forgot to send her with her Valentine's. She is my one kid that can't say "oh, Mom you forgot to get Valentine's." Oh ya I took a freakin' nap while my daughter had to sit and watch everyone else hand out Valentine's because her lame Mom can't remember to put hers in her bag and doesn't even register that it is the Valentine's party. OH my, do I feel the guilt for this one. I don't think the Mother of the Year Committee will be knocking down my door this year. Hey at least she was in pink!?! RIGHT?

Okay I have been meaning to post this for a while now. Maybe subconsciously I don't want anyone to see it so that is why I have taken so long.

hApPy vAlenTinE's dAy

I hope your Valentines was as hot as ours!



We have three sick kids with fevers ranging from 101-103.5 I think it was our hottest Valentine's yet! Nothing says I love you like "here's the throw up bowl aim for that this time...instead of me!"

rObOt

For Valentines JJ's class had to make there own box. JJ got really into this and did a great job on his. He did enlist the help of his Mom, Dad, and Emma. Together we made a pretty fun Robot.

first cavity for JJ

JJ has the unfortunate luck of being related to me. No matter how hard I try I ALWAYS have a cavity. Jeron on the other hand can do have the work I do and NEVER has one. NOT FAIR! Anyway it looks like JJ might just happen to take after his mother. Sorry dude. He had to have a cavity worked on and a tooth pulled. He was a champ. He never even flinched. I was very impressed. When I went into the room I see him all star trek like. He as watching a movie. (They never offered that to me the last 20 times i have been there. WHATEVER!) If any of you know JJ you will understand now why he didn't flinch. Once they put the movie on you would never have know he was even there. Way to go kids. You were so brave!

aCciDenT prOne

Emma is our one child that tends to ALWAYS be getting hurt. She runs into things all the time, stubs her toe, jams her fingers, hits her head. You name it Emma will hurt it. The problem with this is that she is also my one child with a bleeding disorder. This tends to worry me at times. Especially when she is at school. I always am worried that she is going to start bleeding and nobody will know.

This week at school Emma was standing perfectly still when she got run into by a poor unsuspecting boy that doesn't know he should keep a 10 foot radius around little Miss Emma. Sure enough the two collided and Emma walked away with a sweet bruise on her check. The poor little fella walked away with a missing tooth. Man they hit hard. The thing that worries me is that her teacher didn't seem to think that was a hard enough hit to call the Moms of these two kids. Come on he lost a freakin' tooth. Does anyone else consider that a hard hit? Or is it just me?

you can't really see it in the picture but the bruise is about the size of a quarter.

piCtuRe foR elSie

I always make my kids a picture to put up in their room. Well since I finally got Elsie's room turned into her room(it was my scrapbook, sewing, hording room before.)I decided to paint her a picture. Believe me I am not an artist, it is simply child like art. Maren (my sister) wanted to see it so I told her I would take a picture and post it for her.

Camera Crazy

So my parents bought me, or as my Mom would like me to say "bought Jeron and I a new camera" for Christmas. I was so excited that I couldn't see straight. I have always loved photography. I remember when I was little I thought my dad had the coolest camera and someday I would like to have one like it. Well...I do! In fact I think mine is cooler. (I can brag I didn't buy it.) Anyway when I got the camera I also got free classes with it. So every Saturday me and my good friend Shannon have been going. I love what I am learning and hopefully someday I will be able to apply it all. Here are some shots that I have taken. Remember that I am new at this...

How cute is she?!?

With a little help from photoshop this is my favorite of Ellie. I love her face.

I LOVE this one of Emma but I will have to say that I wish I knew better how to touch up because those bangs need to be cut on the side.

This is one of my favorites. I love the "golden sunlight" but I know this is an acquired taste.

Fun with photoshop!

The lighting is this was off, but with PS it is pretty cool looking I think.

The only one of JJ. He was at scouts for the other shoot. Played with PS again.

Love the shot...thanks to PS.

Another Michael(meads) pic that I thought was awesome.

Love this of the two "Boos"


This one has to be my favorite picture of all. She is a very easy subject so I can spend time practicing with her. I love this shot.



Thanks to my sister and bro-in-law I also got photoshop so I can do some fun things with that. I am an IDIOT when it comes to photoshop but I am learning and love the things that Shannon and Maren have tried to teach me. I can't wait for this to be something that I am really good at. Wish me luck.

Michael (my brother) in a freakin cool pic.

The best gift for all ages!

Back on December 2, 2008 we didn't know at the time but we received the best gift ever. My cousin came and brought us a party gift. I told her she shouldn't have and let it float to the ceiling. All the kids loved it when they came in. It was a cute Mylar balloon of Santa. He is about three feet tall. Perfect for a house of four year olds. Well that is where I was wrong. He has been fun for Ellie, Emma, JJ, Jeron, and even Me. Ellie calls him HO HO. I call him Mr. HoHO. I can't believe the hours of abuse this poor balloon has suffered but really there is nothing funner then punching him and watching him soar.

Ellie is by far his favorite fan. She hugs him, lays on him, wrestles him, and just loves him. Every time she sees him she says HO HO.

Emma loves to send him soaring, see him go down the stairs, and sometimes an occasional punch or two.

JJ loves to beat the crap out of him. I am amazed he is still alive.


You might even find me hit him and say "Come on get up! Take it like a man!" Yeah we have some anger issues don't we.

Needless to say he is the best present ever, and when he dies we will be getting another one. Thanks Chelsea for the endless hours of fun.

This girl is going to be toothless..

Last night again I asked if I could wiggle Emma's tooth. This time I kind of wedged my fingernail under it and gave it a good yank. This did the trick to really get it ready. After about a half hour she decided she wanted it OUT! So I told her to be brave and let me just give it a go. I personally don't like the sound of the tooth cracking and I always close my eyes. Emma told me to close my eyes, be brave, and just do it. So I did. The tooth went flying off to my right. It landed about two feet away. We frantically searched and found it right by JJ's knee. This tooth was a bleeder. We did cold water swooshes and applied pressure and after about 45min. it finally stopped bleeding. The whole time JJ was telling me to "Call Papa. He told you not to pull her teeth. You need to call Papa." Can I just tell you how much that was getting on my nerves. Now looking at it I find it sweet that he was worried about Emma. Again Emma put her tooth in a jar of water. Her tooth fairy was...

GREEN! Who knew...the tooth fairy sometimes is different. All I can say is this little girl is getting rich. I many need to borrow a loan. She has three more loose teeth. What are we to do? How will she eat?

VENTING

Okay so this is really shallow, poor picked on me, and at times dare I say bitchy but I need to vent.

I feel there are certain people in our life's that just seem to always forget about us. People that should want us around, but aren't impressed with what we have therefore don't need us. Don't get me wrong, we are spoiled with people that love and care for us deeply. There is just some that don't really care, or if they do it sure doesn't feel that way.

So many times we find out things after the fact or little to late. I am so fed up with it. I know it is okay to get my feeling hurt but the anger I feel is not okay. I am constantly wondering what did I do wrong to make them not like me. Why am I not included in things. Why are my kids left out. Why is Jeron always the last to know. I can handle the me part, and even the Jeron part, but my kids, that always sends me over the edge. Again my kids are being left out and nobody even told us that kids were included. I just feel that if you include one kid you should include all kids. If you can't include all kids don't include your "favorite".

I know I am not giving enough details about this...for a reason though. I will ask Jeron all the time what have I done. I know for a fact these people don't get me at all. I think they think I am self righteous and that I think I am Practically Perfect in every way. This one stings a lot. I don't know why I give off that persona. I certainly don't feel that way. If you could here the things I think about myself I promise it isn't PPIEW. To tell you the truth though I am totally starting to not care at all what they think of me. Just the fact that my kids are going to get crushed by this one makes me livid.

I just wish that when you are suppose to include someone you would. I think that all to often we forget about others feeling. We don't look at the whole picture. I am still Megan. Even though I have four kids and a husband I can still be me. I hate the excuse we didn't invite you because we knew it would be hard to leave the kids. COME ON! We all can leave our kids once in a while. I guess what bugs me even more is when these people get jealous of the people that we are close to. The reason we are closer is because they include us in EVERYTHING! Please know that I am grateful everyday for the ones that care. We may not have a lot of money or can go on exotic trips but they see us, know who we are and love us simply because of who we are.

Really it just comes down to the pure fact that it hurts and it hurts bad. I am told often "WHY do you care?" I know I should really try not to but I do. I am very sensitive when people don't like me. I am even more sensitive when because of me they aren't close to my kids. I hope that I have never made anyone feel like this. It truly sucks. I can usually get over things but sometimes it stings so much I just want to wash my hands of people like this. I know that that isn't right though. So I guess I will have to turn the other cheek again. Tell me again how many times do I have to do that?



If you are reading this it probably means you are not one of the people I am talking about,because it shows you actually care.

JJ and Emma both loose a tooth

Emma has the two most loose front teeth. They are totally ready to come out. About two weeks ago she was having me wiggle her tooth. I gave it a good hard push and it made that horrible popping sound. I loosened it up a lot so we were able to pull it out. This was after a good thirty minute of Jeron and I trying to get it. Jeron finally tied some dental floss to it and yanked and out it flew. One of my friends posted on her blog that their tooth fairy came and if you put the tooth in water she will have to swim to the bottom to get it. When she gets went her fairy dust comes off leaving the color of your fairy. Oh man did we have to try this one. Here is the color of Emma's tooth fairy....


RED! She was so excited it was just the color she wanted her to be. The tooth fairy also left two golden dollars.

JJ lost his without me even home. I think he has lost two without me. One at school and he actually lost the tooth in the grass. Poor guy. This one he did on his own at home. He also wanted to know what color his fairy was. When we woke up the next morning the tooth was still there and the fairy hadn't come. His fairy has actually done this once before. The thing is we have decided that the fairy is a bit of a dare devil. This fairy wants to come when the kids are awake. Either that or she is not so much of a night owl. Anyway, she ended up sneaking in his room while he was eating breakfast. Here are the results of JJ's fairy...


BLUE! We think she might also be a bit on the hefty side because when she went in there was water everywhere. JJ also got two golden dollars. Man the kids are rich now.

Happy Birthday Ashlee

For Ashlee's birthday we had a GNO. I know I am getting spoiled. We went to Olive Garden and had a wonderful time. Thanks Ash for letting us spend the night with you. Smitty was out of town, so my Mom and Me thought no one should be alone on their birthday so we went to dinner. Thanks again Mom for footing the bill. We ate like pigs and loved every minute. It was fun to spend time just the girls(minus :(Maren of course ) We will have to do it more often.

Wish us luck

We are now working on the top teeth for poor Elsie! She has a fever and is fast asleep. (This is why I am able to blog) Hopefully these teeth will prove to be easier then the bottom. Oh by the way she has two teeth on bottom now.

Making Rolls

Jeron's step sister-in-law Katrina came over today to learn how to make rolls. Now stop laughing some of you. I can teach how to make rolls. Actually it was a lot of fun. The best part though was I got a phone call and so I was on the phone and just started making them without showing her what to do. I switched into Mom mode and got what needed to be done done. It was very funny if you ask me. She took the dough home so I am not sure how hers turned out, but mine turned out delicious. So if anyone else wants to learn I could totally teach you...that is if my phone doesn't ring.

We have a tooth

Okay so you can't see the tooth in the picture but we finally have a tooth. I was so excited. I made everyone in the family come and see and touch it. We have been waiting for this tooth for six months now. WAHOO!

cOusiN fUn

We had a long weekend and I was going crazy trying to think of things to do to entertain the kids. that is when I decided that my cousins kids should stay over for the weekend. It was cheap, fun, and easy. I knew the kids would be in heaven with this idea.

I told them on Saturday we were going to pick up a package. They were going nuts over what it might be. I heard DS games, Toys, doll, all sorts of things. This had me a little worried because it wasn't going to be a prize they could keep. I was worried I might disappoint them. When we got to 90th south JJ said "Oh, I know we are going to get our cousins. They live over here." When I got off on 106th Emma said "No, we are going to get Brookie and Maddie. I know this is the way to there house." Well smart kids that I have they had figured it out. We picked them up had lunch at Calee's and then headed home.

We made pizza, played, went to church, played, ate lots of food, played, made forts, ate crepes, played, went on a walking trail, played and just had a great time. Thanks for coming over and making our long weekend a blast. My kids were certainly not disappointed that there wasn't a prize. They were thrilled to have Boo and Maddie over.

A much needed GNO

Our neighborhood had a much needed girls night out. I haven't gone out with the ladies for a while now. I have been a hermit the last couple of months. I was actually telling Jeron if I didn't do something soon I was going to go bonkers. So thanks to whomever set it up.(I think Nichole did.)I had a fantabulous time. We went and saw Bride Wars and I loved it. I am loving just about everything that Kate Hudson is in. I would recommend it to all ladies. After we went to Applebees for desert. Great company and conversation.

PS. I cut my bangs that morning. With sewing scissors I might add. My sister just cut her bangs and we wanted to be twins. I went for it and was a little nervous to go out in public with my little girl bangs. Then when I saw Kate Hudson had the same bangs I felt totally WITH IT. Oh ya, you need any style advice just come to me. I am IN! Hehehehehehehe

Oh my she is ten months

She is finally crawling. This is huge. I really though she was going to walk first. She has been pulling herself up and walking around the furniture. The crawling thing just wasn't happening and then Emma worked with her a little and wallah. She is a crawler. She still is crying a lot, but it seems to be getting better. Her nights are still a nightmare, and I have bags under my eyes that look like you could put money in them but hey she is cute. She loves her bath time. She is now scared to death of Ellie. She is very interested in Emma and JJ. She still can't be more then two feet from me, but I kind of like that. She loves to play with Jeron. Late at night he is the one she goes to when she is to tired to go to sleep. She will snuggle with him and out she goes. We started her on milk but I think she might be allergic. UGH! I am going to keep pretending I don't notice the diarrhea. I have no clue what to do about this one.

wHat tO do?

I just finished making cupcakes and sat down at my computer to take a look at my new photoshop when I hear the oven open, shut, open, shut. I ask Emma where is Ellie. Emma tells me she is over by the oven. I go in to find Ellie putting a whisk in the cupcake batter in the OVEN! My oven is at 350 degrees cooking my cupcakes. She is innocently standing there eating the batter off of the whisk and smiling. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to keep her from getting burned. S-E-R-I-O-U-S-L-Y. That girl has someone watching out for her is all I can say. YIKES! I am sure my heart will start soon.

sUgaR tAstEs sWeeT

I was so excited for this game. I don't think that I took a breath until the last 30 seconds in the 4th quarter. We were ahead the whole time, but I never feel safe unless we are like forty points ahead. What a great game though. Johnson played an outstanding game, and our defense took it to the Tide.

Utes Jr. Fan Club Kids (look at Ellie doing the "U"...so cute!)Utah sweatshirts provided by Mama and Papa. Finally my kids look the part! Thanks a bunch for those fun Christmas presents.

Isn't she the cutest Ute fan. #1 Baby

I shouldn't say anything but Jeron might be switching sides. I mean really who can blame him. Okay he will always love his cougars but I think he is starting to really warm up to the Utes. I will have to say I do like the rivalry a little. We all need a little spice right. There really is nothing cuter then when a Dad and his son wear a UTAH shirt together on game day though. I can dream right?!?

Now that is what a perfect season looks like:)

Happy New Year

Our kids have a blast ringing in the New Year. We usually go to my parents house for the big event. This year we almost didn't. They weren't feeling well and neither was I. We ended up last minute deciding that we felt up to it. We are glad we did. Every year there is plenty of good food and even better company. The Kobers always come if in town and this year is no exception.(long time family friends) We played Pinochle. For all of my sibling you heard me right. Jeron and I were F-I-N-A-L-L-Y inducted to the club. I bet your all jealous. Then after the ball drops we eat crab legs and make fun of Mom. It is always a good time. We missed all who weren't able to come this year. Maybe 2010, isn't that weird.

The kids always bang pans. I think Ellie thought this was the greatest thing ever.

Can't start the new year off without a kiss. Yummy!

Elsie showing us that she is so excited that it is the New Year...and yes that is at midnight and she is wide awake like always.


I can't believe that it is 2009.