Busy As Ever...

So this past week was crazy! On Monday night we went to see Madagascar 2. Every time that Parker saw a commercial he asked to go...so we did. He actually did really well. He lasted the whole movie. However, with about 45 minutes left he started saying, " It's over." Though it was not. So, when it finally was, I said, " Parker guess what? The movie is over now." And he looked at me and said, " Again?" :) Then, on Tuesday we went through the annual adventure of getting a family picture taken. I always get so excited to have an updated picture... I forget how painful it is to get the actual pic taken. Also, Bryce wanted the puppies in the picture this year, so we had that as an extra treat... So, one newborn, one toddler, two teens, two stressed out parents, and two barking dogs... put them in Wheeler Farm, where there is plenty of geese, along with their poop, and plenty of people walking their dogs, not to mention the wet grass, and the cold temp... you do the Math! I needed a serious diet coke after this one! Look forward to the Christmas cards... it is going to be a winner. On Wednesday we went to Disney on Ice. Can I say the look on Parker's face is all I needed, to know that this was worth it. He loved it all, except the whole princess thing. They did a long number with all the princes and princesses and he kept saying, "No more princesses, no more princesses. Bring back the Beast." ( The Beast had been transformed to the dashing prince by this point.) Meanwhile, my niece was in Heaven. Thursday I spent assisting Landon in completing his report on Ireland. Thank you to Shari for all your help on that one! Friday and Saturday were spent at my family's cabin... and yesterday we spent with my mother-in-law for her birthday. Wow! Are you out of breath... I am. Sad thing, most our weeks go this way. Below are a few pics to put in the scrapbooks that I am 12 years behind on.

Parker enjoying Disney on Ice

Parker and his friend, Jaxon, with their light up Buzz Light Year swords. 12 bucks for the ticket and 18 bucks for the stupid souvenir... I am a smarty.

If the kids had not already had enough of the pictures, I had them smile for this one.

This is when she is an angel... when she is asleep.

Brylee is officially 2 Months! Its crazy!

Smith Family Update...

Ok, I know I go forever without posting, then catch up in a day... life has been nuts. We have been a house of sickies. On Wednesday we received a call form Parker's school. He was crying and sick. Both Bryce and I were surprised, because he had been laughing and running around that morning. Well, to make a long story short, he had an ear infection. Then, Bryce, Landon, and Brylee have all had colds! It has been a busy week, with a lot of whining. I keep waiting for my turn to be sick...oh to lay in bed all day... ya right! As Moms, we all know, there is no such thing as a sick day. :) Then Bryce and I have been taking a parenting course called "Love and Logic" I have mixed feelings... but at least we are trying to get on the same page when it comes to raising these 4 kids. Kaylie is busy being a teenager. Life runs smoothly as long as she gets her way... but I will leave my griping for another day. She just celebrated her "6 month sort-of anniversary." What is that you ask??? Well, see, she and Levi have liked each other for 6 months. But since she "does not like titles," he is not her boyfriend. Yet, they kiss, cuddle, hold hands, and go to every stinkin dance together... not to mention spend everyday together. BUT, he is not her boyfriend. She does not want the title in case someone else wants to ask her out. Don't get me going on this one, cuz I just don't get it. Landon is pretty well adjusted. Though he prefers to be a home body, he is liking school, and has made some friends there and in the neighborhood. Parker is just plain busy, and asks to go to the zoo everyday. He does not care that there is snow on the ground. And Brylee is growing and becoming quite the chunky monkey. below are some pics... she is 8 weeks old! How time flies!
She is about to dose off!

Finally, one of my kiddos got my blue eyes!

Oh my Babies!

So, I mentioned a time or two how all of my friend's were pregnant and due about the same time. Well, here is the proof... Might I also mention that we are all nurses at Primary Children's Medical Center. If you don't want to get knocked up, don't drink the water at PCMC!

( left to right) Meet Briana and Zander, Mandy and Evelynn, Jami and Anna, and then there is Brylee and IHere is a close up of the little ones. Zander, the only boy of the group timed this right. He has two older sisters... and came with all these girls!

Our Fam all Dressed Up!

With a new baby and a hectic fall, we slacked in the costume department this year! Oh well! Bryce and I were pirates. Landon was who knows what, and then we had Peter Pan and Tinker Bell. ( Kaylie had already left for the night)
Oh so cute and freaky...

Our little Tinker Bell...

Parker liked the accessories more then the costume, but he put up with it. Here is Peter Pan!

Landon did not want to be anything... but he could not be nothing... so he came up with the mask idea. I was fine with it, as long as it did not scare Parker. This one did not.

After much costume drama, Kaylie was a baby. Go figure! In her words, it was warm, comfortable, and modest. I must say she looks adorable. To bad that the year she decides to be warm, we have a 70 degree Halloween...

Halloween 2008 was Great and so Busy!

Halloween Day... began early and ended late, but Parker has buckets of candy to show for it. We started the day going Trick or Treating with his day care. They go over to American Fork Hospital. I can't believe the haul he got! And, oh the patients loved it. Then, we went to Bryce's sister, Dorie, work. There both Brylee and Parker were shown much attention and affection. We enjoyed a wonderful lunch and met some of Dorie's co-workers. Whom were all great to let us crash their party.
Brylee and Parker with their Aunt Dorie.

Parker and his pre-school teacher, Sara. He loves her!

Trick-or- Treating with his class! Can I just say in the 2-3 year old population, there was a lot of Little Mermaids this year!

Saunder's Halloween Party

It's that time again... Halloween! Which I love! As most of you know, I come from a pretty tight extended family. ( Yes, I know all my cousins names and everything...:) Keeping true to our traditions, we held a family party. This year we met to have lunch, then went on a Hay Ride. We all fit! Can you believe it! Then, we picked pumpkins and gourds to our heart's content. ( Thank you, thank you, to the Dibble Fam)
Brylee at 7 weeks! She is showing off her Halloween Outfit!

Parker and Jaxon in the pumpkin field. Jaxon is one of Parker's best friends. Jaxon's mom, Steph and I went to high school together and have been tight since. And her daughter, Paisley and Brylee are only 4 days apart!

Living it up on the Hay Ride!

Landon's Lacrosse

So, our blog has been pretty focused on our newest addition latley, but our other kiddos still keep us busy... Landon's passion currently is Lacrosse. He played for the pre-team to Lone Peak High School. He enjoys the game, and though I still don't get it... its fun to go and watch. For those who know less them me... its a cross between soccer and hockey, with all kinds of funky rules. :)