Fun In The Snow!

Lately Idaho weather has been freezing! But today it was finally semi-warm enough to go play in the snow. And so we did.......

And last but not least our obese bear snowman!

Festival of Tree's 2012

It's that time of year again when Maddy's starts doing her dance recitals. They are so fun to watch and quite entertaining. Given that all the girls are between 3-4 years old you never know what to expect! This will be her second year in dance and she loves it! And she loves dancing for everyone. This year her costume is adorable! Last year I wasn't too impressed with her outfit but this year they are so bright and fun. This video is of her first dance recital for the year. I am not sure how I got so lucky and landed a front row seat since the Festival of Tree's is always packed full. A little ways into the dance Maddy and the little girl in front of her get distracted and are both doing the same move while the rest of the class is doing a different part. Made me laugh! At least she wasn't alone ;)

                   
                                                   

HALLOWEEN 2012

Halloween is one of my favorite holidays! I have had fun this year picking out the kids costumes. John bought me a fancy camera for my birthday and I have used that to do the kids pictures. I have been using purchased Apps instead of photoshop to edit the photos. I don't have time nor do I have any desire to learn photoshop! Anyway here are some of my before and after pictures of the kids Oh and don't mind my attempt at a "green screen" aka Maddy's blanket! Whatever gets the job done right?

                                             

*Brody Bear*

Brody's 3 month pictures turned out really cute! Here are just a few of the ones taken.

The Exciting World Of Facebook!

Have you heard? Of Facebook? Well everyone and their dog...I mean that literally some people have Facebook for their dog. Anyway I am currently friends with or "like" one of our local country stations Facebook page. Yesterday I read a comment they had posted which said this:
"Nashville recording group Due West is playing in Rexburg at the Romance Theater tonight at 6pm.Tomorrow morning at 9:30 they'll play a private show in The Hawk Performing Arts Center (aka our conference room). The next 15 comments to this post get to come enjoy free breakfast & the show. Ready GO!". I was the 4Th person to comment on their post so I was able to go! It was way fun, not only did we meet and talk with these three guys they played about 6 songs (which were amazing). They even played a few that weren't yet recorded...which I already can't wait for them to do so I can buy them! I also bought there CD while I was there since I enjoyed the music so much. They took pictures and signed a picture of themselves for everyone also! It was way fun and I didn't go alone Alli came with me! Even though she hates country I dragged her along! Not only did I win this from the radio station I also won the new Blake Shelton CD for commenting on a car dealerships website! yesterday was my lucky day! Here is an awesome picture of Alli and I and the band! Due West

Happy July!

Looks like it has been a while since I posted anything! Life has been crazy with 4 kids that's for sure! So here is my attempt to update on my little family.

John is still in Iraq :'( and has been since last November. He has been gone since last Aug though. I flew down last November and we spent a weekend together in Mississippi before he had to fly out. A couple weeks ago he was finally able to come home for 15 days and spend some much needed time with me and the kids. It was long over due. He will return to the states in Aug. Which is about 38 days...yes I have started a countdown seeing I am no longer in the triple digits. I am crossing my fingers he makes it home by my birthday, a girl can wish I guess!

Parker has been loving the warm weather, that is when it decides to show up. He recently learned how to ride his bike without training wheels and that seems to be all he wants to do! He starts Kindergarten at Discovery Elementary this fall and he can't wait. I am excited for him too. Oh and a little funny story about Parker. I use to get after him when he wouldn't pick up stuff right in front of his face...or see something that was right in front of his face....I took him to the eye dr recently since they recommend it for children starting school. And apparently Park is far sighted! I don't even have to elaborate ;D

Max has been my naughty 2 year old. Pretty sure one of the worst ever! I call him my runner. Anytime we are out somewhere and he is let loose...he is gone. He loves playing with his brother and especially teasing him. He misses his dad the most out of all the kids I think. He had the hardest time when John had to go back. Max is becoming very smart though! Using full sentences and learning his shapes and colors.

Maddy is my little diva. She loves everything girl. I catch her wearing my shoes and she is constantly dressing up and putting on skirts. I made the mistake once leaving my mascara out..and little miss got her hands on it and attempted to put it on her lashes...not gonna lie she did a pretty good job for only being 2! She also loves to sing and dance. I have her enrolled in a dance class this fall and I can't wait for her to start!

Brody bear as I like to call him is already almost 2 months! He is a good baby, only cry's when he is hungry. He loves to be in the same room as his brothers and sister just to watch them run around. He has been smiling a little lately which I am so excited about. I was able to catch a couple pictures early one morning of him smiling.

As for me, I am doing a bad job at not working on school! I am a little behind and only have tell November to finish. Crossing my fingers I do. I have no spare time these days. With 4 kids my life has defiantly changed. I can't wait for my husband to finally be home and make me sane again! I miss him!

3 DAYS AFTER MY LAST POST...

Brody Kim Seward


Brody arrived! He was born May 14th 2011 at 3:41 pm weighing in at 7lbs 12 ounces and 20 inches long! He is the sweetest boy! I went in for a regular check-up on Friday the 13th and my BP was horrible! So the DR said she would deliver me. I went in Friday night and then they started me the following morning. Labor was awful! After I was dilated to a 5 I decided I couldn't take the pain anymore and i wanted an epidural. And what happens? He can't seem to hit the right spot to give me one. By then I was in so much pain I thought I was gonna die! After I had dilated to an 8 I told them to find someone else to give me pain med...and what happens? That guy couldn't do it either! Plus he missed the spot he was suppose to go and went in further which they call something but I can't remember. After he was done messing up my back I knew it was time to push and I couldn't wait to get him out! The pain was almost unbearable. I told them I had to push and she said to give her a little push...right after she told me to stop and ran out of the room to get the Dr...and two pushes later Brody arrived! He is perfectly healthy minus a little Jaundice. He is the perfect addition to our family...and the last!