The Roberts Family

Wow

2010-07-01T12:19:00.000-07:00

Ok so it has been awhile since my last post I will be updating soon on the family. This post is for Jodi so she will quite teasing me on Mason turning two since he will be three is four months.

Mason is Two years old

2009-11-02T09:00:00.000-08:00

My little boy has turned two year old!!! It seems like the time has just passed by so quickly. He is getting so big he no longer looks like a baby but is now a little boy. We had his party on Saturday everyone came dressed in their Halloween costumes and the kids painted pumpkins.

Favorite movie

Cars

Favorite TV show

Sponge Bob

Best Friends

Dylan

Favorite Words

Mean Mean

Spongebob

So cool

Car

cyle (this is how he says motorcycle)

Sisy (how he refers to his sister)

I set up a Halloween scene so all the guest could get their pictures taken in their Halloween costumes.

Pumpkin Patch

2009-10-16T14:13:00.001-07:00

We went to the pumpkin patch on Wednesday with my sister and her family. Mason thought all of the pumpkins were yucky and he would crinkle his nose every time he would say it. He looked for a while before came across his pumpkin. Taylor on the other hand ran around seeking her pumpkin. She started to a little discourage and was worried she would not find one. Her and Zach looked and looked she finally found on the other end of the field it weighted 25lbs. We can't wait to carve our pumpkins.

This is the face he would make every time he said Yucky

We found Mason's pumpkin

Me and all the kids

Daddy and Daughter

2009-09-18T10:40:00.001-07:00

I was organizing my photos today when I came across this picture of Zach and Taylor, it was taken when she was five months old at her uncle Brandon's wedding. Zach would only dance with Taylor at the wedding, he would not even consider dancing with me!!!

Zach looks so young in it and this picture shows how much he loves Taylor from the moment he saw her. Zach and Taylor have had a bond with each other from the moment she was born. At times it would make me jealous how much she wanted him over me. I don't think Zach every really wanted or planned on having kids but when Taylor was born his world changed. Looking back on things it makes me realize how young and naive we were about life. I know both Zach and I live for our kids and would not have it any other way.

Feed Me!!!!

2009-09-06T10:53:00.000-07:00

Every day Mason goes to the pantry and pulls out what he wants to eat. Yesterday he goes and grabs him some Ramon noodle and hands it to Zach, I then grab a bowl and put it in the microwave. Mason must have thought we put it away so he goes and grabs another pack and gives it to Zach again, Zach tells him "Mommy is making you some" and put the other Ramon back in the pantry. He does this a few more time and then finally get upset with us so instead of handing Zach the package of Ramon he goes in the drawer and pulls out a bowl and proceeds to try and break up the Ramon to put in the bowl. We busted up laughing. Finally his Ramon was done and he got his lunch. I swear he thinks he is so big and can do anything him self.

Lunch Box Cards

2009-08-24T11:07:00.000-07:00

My cousin Kelsey and I were up until 1:45am in the morning last night making these cute lunch box cards for Taylor and Brooklyn. We each did 20 different cards, mine were for Taylor and hers were for Brooklyn. They are all different sizes any where from 1 x1 - 3 x3. It is so funny how hers and mine turned out so different (even though I copied her on some). These will take care of one month but we will start again next month. All the cards took about 3hrs to finish, but it was worth it. I love them!!!!!!

Kelsey's cards for Brooklyn

My cards for Taylor

My new Nephew

2009-08-06T11:55:00.000-07:00

He was born at 11:21pm on August 3rd, after a long delivery. My sister had the worst delivery I have heard of!!! By the time she was pushing which was at 9:30pm her epidural worn off so she pretty much went at it natural. She also had to get an episiotomy, since the doctor didn't check to see if she was numb she felt the entire thing!!!!! Since she could feel everything the pain was so bad that it caused a blood vessel to burst and created a hematoma the size of a golf ball. After a lot of pain killers and a blood transfusion she is going to be released from the hospital tomorrow.

Jarron

7lbs 9oz

21 inches long

Terrible Two

2009-07-16T12:50:00.000-07:00

I went to my husbands grandma's house in hopes to get some pictures of the great grand kids. I went in thinking I would only get one or two good pictures. This picture shows Mason's attitude the entire time. I love the way it turned out, you can see some more pics on my photography
blog photographybynicoleroberts.blogspot.com

Fun at the Park

2009-07-13T10:14:00.000-07:00

On Thursday I meet up with my cousin's and their kids, we all went to Jordan Park to let the kids play. It was alot of fun, all of our kids are around the same age so they got along so well. It is so nice to get out with other mom's and have some real conversation. Thanks you guys for going with me I really needed to get out of the house.

My Stinky Tink

2009-07-08T09:35:00.000-07:00

Ok so her name is Tinker bell but what a perfect nickname for a cute little guinea pig. Taylor has been bugging us for years for a guinea pig so we finally broke down and got her not one but two. As you all know we have had quite a bit of pets in the past that didn't work out (two dogs that we have had to give away Bug is scared of dogs), but these two new additions are here to stay. My sister had a hamster a few years ago and I thought she was nut, I mean what the heck does a hamster do!!!! She was always telling me how fun they are, and I am now a guinea pig lover.

There is however a problem!!!

Yes that is Mason's finger, he is always trying to poke them. He is however really cute he will look at them in their cage and say "So cute kitty"

Forth of July

2009-07-08T09:23:00.000-07:00

This year we went up to my sisters in laws house for a BBQ , the kids had so much fun. We went up to Suncrest and it was so beautiful up there. I was going to take my camera but promised Taylor I wouldn't (she is sick of me taking pictures all the time). After we all came home and got ready for fireworks. Bug of course was still determined to get me to not take any photos, however I slipped the camera and this is what I got.

My adorable sweet babies

HOTTIES!!!!

Happy 4th

My weight

2009-06-29T09:11:00.000-07:00

So my cousin and I are struggling with our weight so we have decided to put are current weight up on ours blogs (refer to weight tracker on the side), in hopes that it will humiliate us enough to get our big butts into small butt. When Taylor was born I was down to 118lbs by the time she was a year old, but with Mason I am at my biggest and having a hell of a time getting it off. I am going to set a goal for each week to help increase my weight loss. I am also hoping that anyone who reads my blog will help keep me on track.
Week one- switch to diet soda (eventually will cut out soda all together)

Taylor's dance recitel

2009-06-10T18:37:00.000-07:00

This was such a fun recital after all the performances Taylor has been in this was the best. It was held outside at Deseret peak in Tooele, think of Mayberry from the Andy Griffith show and this will give you a pretty good idea. Outside with a stage, and folding chairs. People brought their dogs, there were even booths set up were locals were selling things that they made. I love living in a small town!!!

Taylor is my little mini me the only problem is that one of the trait she inherited from her dear mom is one I would not like to pass on to future generations and that would be my ability to dance. When we run around the house together dancing it is quite a sight, it doesn't matter what music is playing because for some reason both of us can't find rhythm (and yes now Mason is next in line to get this horrible gene). However she did amazing at her recital, I would have to say she was the best in the entire group and the youngest. Taylor has been taking dance since she was three, last three recitals have been ballet but this was the first year for Jazz. She has found her calling!!! Thank goodness we were able to stop this awful gene before it followed her to high school.

Dancing on stage

My beautiful little girl

Both Mason and Taylor were tierd when the recital was over they both hitched a ride on the stroller.

8's meme

2009-05-29T23:28:00.000-07:00

I saw this on my friend Jen's blog lordsofthemanor.blogspot.com and thought it would be fun to participate.

The Rules
1 Mention the person who tagged you
2. Complete the list of 8's
3. Tag 8 other bloggers
4. Tell them they have been tagged

Eight Things I Look Forward To:
1. Getting my 18month old off the bottle
2. Improving my photography skills
3. One day start a photography business
4. Watching my kids grow up
5. Getting all my laundry done
6. Organize my craft room
7. Losing weight (actually doing and not just talking about it!!!!)
8. Eating healthy

Eight Things I did yesterday
1. Started a band with my daughter, son, and nephew we are called PUMPKIN PIE
2. Argued with my daughter about brushing her hair
3. Looked for nephews Woody doll about 100 times
4. Cleaned my house during nap time
5. Put up big water slide for the kids
6. Had neighbor kids over to play
7. Drop daughter off to dance
8. Talked to my friend who is moving to Mexico

8 things I wish I could do
1. Eat what ever I wanted without gaining weight
2. Dance (I have no rhythm think Elaine from Seinfeld)
3. Have as much energy as my kids
4. Take a bath without any interruptions
5. Take a family vacation
6. A dinner date with hubby
7. See my Grandma Ackman again

Eight Shows I watch
1. House
2. Criminal Minds
3. Gossip Girl
4. Ugly Betty
5. The Office
6. Barney
7. Sponge Bob
8. Hanna Montana

Restaurant
1. Ihopp
2. Olive Garden
3. La Frontera
4. Subway
5. Red Lobster
6. Applebees
7. Chilies
8. Asian Star

8 of my Quirks
1. I sing good morning to my kids with song I have made up
2. Bit my nails all the time
3. Eat for the fun of it
4. Laugh at my own jokes
5. wiggle my fingers while I am driving
6. That all I can think of right now

8 friends I am tagging
1. Dalainee
2. Sharee
3. Katy
4. Andrea (if she has time she just had a baby)
5. Any one else reading this

Lions, Tigers, and Bears

2009-05-28T08:27:00.001-07:00

We went to the Zoo on Monday expecting to see alot of animals but that is not the case, they must have all been sleeping:( We were there for only 2 1/2 hours but it seemed like we were there all day. The kids had a lot of fun, this was Mason's first time going and he did so good. He didn't have any melt downs and was pretty mellow the entire time. Of course the kids like the play land the best. I really like the Zoo but thank goodness we only go once a year.

Sharee and Dylan

Zach and Bug

The Girls (double trouble)

Kaison and Nikki

What a Handsome little guy

The two hot guys in my life, the one with the dark hair is taken but I am accepting application for the blonde (there are some strict requirements please email me for complete list)

A Monkey!!!

My sweet little boy!!!!!

2009-05-15T17:36:00.000-07:00

Tonight Zach and I were outside weeding the front yard ,well mostly Zach but I was chasing Mason around with my camera trying to get a picture of him. I handed him a dandelion in hopes to get a cute shoot of him holding it but instead he grabbed it and smashed it in his little chunky hand and then throw it on the ground and stepped on it. I was lucky to get a shoot of him holding it!!!

With in a fraction of a second after this picture was taken the poor little dandelion was on the ground all crumbled up.

I love the shadow on the sidewalk (even though his head is cut out).

My new nephew Kaison

2009-04-17T09:42:00.000-07:00

He was born at 3:00 am yesterday, his mom (Nikki) was a trooper she checked in the hospital at 12:00 in the afternoon. He weighs 6lbs 13oz as you can see he is absolutely adorable. Taylor loved holding him, Mason on the other hand was not so excited. He didn't mind when I held Kaison (which I did the entire time we were there) but as soon as Zach held him Mason became very upset. I am very partial to my own kids but I would have to say he is definitely as cute as mine!!!

Wheres Goobie?

2009-04-15T11:27:00.001-07:00

Ok so after looking at my blog I noticed that I have posted so many pictures of Taylor but not many of Mason. Since he is not the first born I have less pictures of him. So here is my Challenge to myself, each week I promise to post at least one picture of Mason. Here is a quick run down of the Goobie we all know and love as of today. He is still the happiest little boy I have ever seen. His temper is starting to show (hope its not as bad and Taylors and mine) he gets upset and will start to shake things he has even started to take it out on the cats. Of course he gets in trouble but then he looks at me with his big dimples and it seens as his cuteness out weighs the naughty. He is now 18 months old and can say mommy, daddy, Cici, no, and grandma. He is starting to look like a little boy and not a baby, where does the time go.

This picture was taken Easter, he is getting so big. I will be posting more pictures later but need to get my dirty house cleaned

My new photography blog

2009-04-13T12:42:00.000-07:00

So I finally started a blog for my photography, please check it out and leave a comment if you would like. I have only one post on it at the moment but plan on adding more sessions as I go.

Nicoleackmanphotography.blogspot.com

Free Stuff

2009-04-10T21:48:00.000-07:00

Here's how it works: The first three people to comment on this post will get something handmade by me. I reserve the right to choose what it is when I see who comments. The winners must be willing to post this on their blog and do the same for three of their readers. Winners are also allowed, if they wish, to post a picture of their prize, although this is not required.Prizes will be mailed or hand-delivered (depending on where you live) by the end of 2009. So you'd be getting a surprise as part of the package! Really, how can you lose?

My new lens

2009-04-06T01:39:00.000-07:00

Ok so I had to share this picture of CiCi, I got a new lens and was so excited to try it out but of course my kids are sick of me practicing on them. But CiCi will just sit and look at me, at times I catch myself yelling at her for moving or blinking.

Border was added for affect

Jumping on the trampoline

2009-03-27T18:17:00.000-07:00

No story just some fun pictures of Bug jumping on the trampoline

Taylor lost her first tooth!!!

2009-03-26T09:09:00.000-07:00

She has been waiting for what seems like forever and it happened this morning. It was just a month ago she had a break down because she hasn't lost a tooth and all her friends have. So that night the tooth fairy brought her a note telling her that she would soon loose a tooth but to continue to brush them every day.

Taylor would like me to tell you about how it felt to loose the tooth this is in her own words.

It didn't feel funny, it just came out. I like my tooth I was waiting for a long time. I tell my mom I had a loose tooth, and I showed my mommy my loose tooth. I like my tooth when it is out, I like it very much and want to smile without it.

taylor

Magnet Board

2009-03-24T07:34:00.001-07:00

My friend's dad is selling these magnet boards unfinished for only $12 they measure 29 inches wide and 22 inches tall, he has a smaller size as well will have to check the price on that. With some paper, glue, wood finish and about 3 hours of time you to can create a fun colorful magnet board that fits your personality. However if you don't have time to make it, my friends sells already finished ones for $25 she will soon be posting pictures of the ones she has in stock on her etsy account (she lives in Kaysville so you don't have to worry about shipping you can just pick one up). Check out what she has available on mythreelittleladies.etsy.com

I love mine, I made it for my craft room so that is why I used fun bold print. I was going to do it for my kitchen and use black and white but Zach said no. What a punk!!!!!!!!!!

Where has the time gone

2009-03-20T10:11:00.000-07:00

It seems like yesterday I was changing Taylor’s diapers and rocking her to sleep, but now she has became a published author. That right A PUBLISHED AUTHOR!!!!! She is on page 18 & 19 in the “Coolest Animal Book” written and illustrated by Ms Mollard’s class. The book contains over 50 pages, each kid in her class drew a picture and then wrote what their favorite animal was. About 75% of the book is of cats and dogs, but not Taylor’s. Apparently her favorite animal in a porcupine and in my opinion is the best picture and penmanship in the entire book.

Three times a charm

2009-03-20T09:00:00.000-07:00

Mason is finally big enough to play in the yard with Taylor, when it is just the two of them they have so much fun together but as soon as one of her friends come over she acts like Mason is bothering her. He love going down the slide and getting on the trampoline (the big kids hate it when he gets on cause they all have to stop jumping.). Yesterday we took him outside and he found a ball one the grass (I have no idea where it came from) when I tried to take it away from him he said a new word that he learned the day before "NO NO NO". This has now became his favorite thing to say, it is always "NO NO NO" never just one no always three. After about 30 min outside I had to take him in since Taylor and all her friends were getting upset because he would not get off the trampoline.

Doodle

2009-03-16T11:38:00.000-07:00

This weekend I had my niece and nephew over and we had so much fun. The best part of the weekend was when I took the kids out side to play. Zach took Taylor and Brooklyn on the 4 wheeler and I played with Dylan. Dylan's favorite movie is the Terminator so when he saw Mason's little 4 wheeler (not a real one) he was so excited. We all pushing him down the street until I got the idea to tie a rope around it and pull him. It work out so well that even the girls were having fun taking him around the neighborhood.

This is my favorite, every time I try to take a picture of him he looks away or down. In this picture he actually said "Cheese" and gave me a cute smile

Scrapbook

2009-02-19T23:31:00.000-08:00

I joined a group out here where we swap layouts for our scrapbooks. It is a group of five (including yours truly) that get together once a month and swap layout. There are five different themes and we are suppose to make 5 kit to exchange (all the same) that goes with our theme. I figured I would start posting mine so that maybe some of you scrapbookers (you know who you are SHAREE) can steal my great layout ideas. Enjoy!!!!!

My theme this month was Valentines Day

Bug

2009-02-19T23:01:00.001-08:00

As you all know I am trying my hand at photography and wanted to share some recent pictures I have taken of Taylor. I am still trying to figure things out but I feel like my work has come along way since I started.

I love this picture of Taylor, no smile but she is still beautiful

I love the pink background with the her turquoise shirt

Mason's new shoes

2009-02-19T22:39:00.000-08:00

Zach has a pair of shoes that I think are the ugliest shoes ever but for some reason Mason loves them. He will pick them up and carry them around the house he has even tried to put them on. So for his bday his dad got him the cutest Air Jordans but Mason did not take to them. So I decided that I would buy him some that looked like his dads (his are much cuter, of course since I picked them out).I brought them home and when Mason saw them he got so excited and tried to put them on himself. He loves his shoe he looks at his feet when he walk which results in him falling down but he gets right back up.

Snow bunny

2008-12-20T00:00:00.001-08:00

As you all know we had a huge snow storm tonight, and I don't know about your kids but as soon as Taylor sees that it is snowing she wants to go out and play. When Zach finally got home from work he bundled Taylor up and let her come outside with him while he shoveled the driveway. Since Mason was already in bed I decided to take the opportunity and do a photo shoot of her playing in the snow. She wanted me to take a picture of the snow angel she made which I did but it is hard to see it in the picture. She had so much fun rolling around.

My little Snow Bunny

The one of her eating snow was her idea (she said she wanted to play like a turkey).

Halloween Party

2008-11-17T19:31:00.000-08:00

This was a great Halloween we decided to combine both Taylor's and Mason's birthday parties into one huge Halloween bash. There were games, food, and a lot of noise.
Mason had the stomach flu and we were afraid he wouldn't want his cake but we were so wrong. I kept his cake in the fridge until it was time for him to eat it and it was a good thing I did he pick up the entire cake. One Taylor's 1st birthday she was so careful not to get dirty. It is so funny how different they are.

Mason's One

2008-11-08T10:22:00.000-08:00

Mason has grown so much in the last year!!! He can say mommy and has said daddy a couple times, still crawling but I am confident he will be walking by Thanksgiving. He is currently 23 lbs 30inches long and still only has a little hair. He is the happiest baby I have ever seen, always has a smile on him face and now that he has lost some weight you can see his adorable dimples.
When people would say that boys get in to things a lot more then little girl I would think to myself yea right. But let me tell you they were right!!!!! Mason is always on the go if it isn't crawling around chasing the cats he is getting in something he shouldn't be. In my opinion he is very smart just the other day he was trying to get a cup off the end table in our room and realized he couldn't reach it so he tipped over our bill folder to stand on top of it to get the cup.

Milestones
5 months old Rolled over May 10th at Aunt Sharee's house
First word Mommy
7 months old Crawled for the first time on July 4th
11 months old took his first step on September 27th of course it was for daddy and not me
favorite TV shows Higley Town Heroes, and Barney (Zach hates this one)

Pumpkin Patch

2008-10-13T17:53:00.000-07:00

So Zach and I took the kids to the pumpkin patch here in Tooele, we have decided to make it a new family tradition. Taylor had so much fun, she had to look at every pumpkin to make sure she got the right one. When she finally spotted the one she wanted she grabbed the scissors cut it off the stem and then rolled it down the field. Of course Mason couldn't pick out his own so he got a little one (just like him).
After we were done picking out pumpkins we wait for the tractor to come and pick us up and take us back to the front. Riding in the tractor was Taylor's favorite part, I thought Mason was going to cry but he just looked at the man driving the tractor trying to figure it all out. When we left Taylor says "I want to go again" so I suppose we will have to do it one more time before Halloween comes!!!!

Stranger Danger

2008-09-20T12:11:00.000-07:00

We took Taylor to the library to listen to an officer talk about stranger danger, I figured if an officer talks about it she will more likely listen. After about 20minutes the officer started to ask the kids questions, one of his questions were "if you are at Walmart how can you avoid strangers" Taylor raises her hand and says "wear a disguise" of course this is not the answer the officer was looking for but it was just about the cutest thing to me.

1st day of kindergarten

2008-09-20T11:13:00.000-07:00

So I started a blog to keep a record of all the fun storys that I have when I take pictures as well as document milestone. My kids do some of the cutest things so I capture the moment with a picture but when it comes time to tell the story behind the picture I draw a blank.

Taylor started kindergarten about a month ago and she loves it. Here are some pictures taken the first day of school. She was so excited to start school, she got a new alarm clock, and even got to pick out her own backpack (it took 1 hour at Walmart for her to decide). Everyday after school I ask her "How was your day at school today" "Its a long story" and that is pretty much all I can get out of her.