My Stinky Tink

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

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

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

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

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

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!!!!!

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).