"Spring" break...yeah right!! + updates

-K- so I'm going to complain...I'm sick of snow, sick of cold, sick of ice, sick of mud, sick of being stuck in the house....Ahhh!!! I am so sad that spring break means 5+ inches of snow on the ground and little kids that have to be stuck in the house. How sad is that!! I have daycare kids every day this week and I so wish that I could take them all to do something fun, like play at the park or something. But that's near impossible when there is SNOW EVERYWHERE! Sorry, I'm just a little frustrated.

Just a couple updates:

Tyler did his Kindergarten screening last week and he did an awesome job!! He got 96 out of 100. He was so proud of himself. The funny thing is that 3 of the 4 questions that he got wrong he totally knew but the way it was asked by the lady doing the screening confused him. So he would have gotten 99 out of 100. He is so smart. I'm afraid that he will be bored in Kindergarten and that he will be disruptive. Everyone knows how busy Ty is and how he just likes to have fun. Hopefully he'll have a great teacher that will really challenge him. I'm going to miss him being in my Preschool class. It's always so much fun to teach when your own child is in the class. My little boy is growing up. How sad....

Josh is doing great with potty training. He has started going on the big potty and is so proud of himself. He's such a fun happy kid. I enjoy him so much!

Nic had a gymnastics competition on Saturday and he did really well. He took 7th on the floor (which I think he got robbed-I thought that he'd at least get 5th...but he was happy with it-we try not to make comments like that around him, I don't want him to have bad sportsmanship.)

He took 3rd on the Double-mini Yeah!! And he took 1st place on the Tramp!!!! Yep 1st!! We were so excited for him. I actually missed the medal ceremony which was a very depressing thing. It doesn't help that I'm pregnant because I totally started to cry when I realized I missed it. I got impatient while waiting for him to come into the awards area and after 25 minutes went looking to make sure everything was OK. We crossed paths and I totally missed it. I was so sad. But, at least Tim was there to clap for him We were so proud of him!! He loves gymnastics and is doing a great job. He's made some cute little friends at the competitions and I think it's really helped his confidence. Here's a couple pics of him with his medals.

As for me, I am feeling great (pregnancy wise). I'm a little tired and have had a lot of headaches, but besides that, I can't complain. I really enjoy being pregnant. My first appointment is on Friday, I will be almost 12 weeks. I'm way excited to hear that little heartbeat, I hope they do an ultrasound, but I don't know for sure if they will. The boys have been so excited about the baby. Every Sunday we look in my Pregnancy book to see how big the baby is and what it looks like. Their comments have been so cute (It has a tail??) (Why are it's ears so small??). Nic bore his testimony in Sacrament Meeting yesterday and was saying that he was glad that he has brothers and a sister.....a sign?? I doubt it, but it was cute. I'll write more after the Dr. Appt.

So, I hope you all are having a fabulous "spring" break. And that you get to go somewhere where there is sunshine and the temperature is over 40 degrees.

The potty plunge

What would you do to have your 3+ year old potty trained? Suckers, chocolate, toys, prizes, new special undies...the list goes on and as lengthy as this list sounds, it did no good!! But today, we reached a milestone. Josh has wanted some easter shaped marshmallows that I bought a few days ago and I have been holding them over his head as a bribe to get him to finally take the potty plunge. But to no avail. Finally today, he was begging for a treat and I again reminded him, if you'll go potty, I'll let you have lots of marshmallows. So what did he do? As I was busy with other kids, he proceeded into the bathroom, took off his clothes and diaper, sat down on the potty and went!!!!! Hallelujah!!! I wanted to jump up and down and do the potty dance (don't ask me to demonstrate, you'd never look at me the same). Needless to say, he had a handful of marshmallows and got to put on his new soccer ball undies. Yeah!! My baby is growing up, I don't know whether to jump for joy or cry. Ah, the joy of potty training. Let the fun begin ;)

P.S. If anyone has any brilliant idea on how to keep the pee in the potty and not through that stupid little crack in the front of those little potties, which then makes it spill all over the floor, I'd love to hear from you!! I should have this little problem figured out due to the fact that I've potty trained at least 9 kids (thanks to my job)....but I don't.

Happy 5th Birthday Tyler!

Tyler turned 5 years old on the 15th. It's so crazy to me that he's 5, that is such a milestone. It means Kindergarten, T-ball, no more naps, more play time with friends and all sorts of big boy stuff. He's been such a fun little guy! He's a big kid who almost looks like he'd be a good bully but he has such a cute smile and a soft heart. I can't believe my Ty Ty is getting so big :'(
We had a birthday party for him with 5 of his little friends at Arctic Circle and they had a great time. Here's a few pics of his big day.

I know what you're thinking...dart tag?? Isn't he a little small? The answer is yes, he shot his brother in the neck and his brother shot him in the face within a matter of seconds. They've figured it out now though :)

Happy birthday Ty Ty!!

Girls-night out (yes, I'm finally posting)

So I have to admit, I'm not too good at this blogging thing. In fact, I would almost rather read everyone else's blogs than bore you all with what's up with me. You all are so much more interesting ;) No really, here are a few things that have happened recently.

Last Friday night, I had a much-needed night out with some of my great friends from the Ward. I try to do this once in a while due to the fact that at times I feel like I'm going to scream if I don't get some time out of my house. Don't get me wrong, I love my kids, but my home and my job are all connected and I feel at times like a hermit that just can't get out. Oh, I can't wait for spring. So, thanks to my sweet husband that is always supportive of my girls night out and some really great friends who make me laugh and keep me sane.

Don't we look so relaxed :)

Desert tastes better when it's free!

We went to Cafe Sabor for dinner YUMMY! And the waiter (and Katie) decided it was her birthday and so we got a fabulous free desert. Then we went to Beadles (which I had made arrangements to open just for us) and had a fun time making watches. All except for cute Heidi who had such a hard time making one little bracelet for her little girly-girl. Her bracelet turned out so cute though. We had tons of fun and I think I'm ready for another night just like it ;)

Looks fun huh?

Tyree working hard on her cute pink and yellow watch band

Heidi's in her element

Thanks my friends, for such a great time!!

I had to add this little pic that I took of Josh. He found this bow that I had made a while ago for Enrichment Meeting and he wanted me to tie it on his head (probably to be like the Ninja he was for Halloween). But, I couldn't help but dream and think how fun it would be to find out that the little one we're going to have in October will be wearing purple and pink. I can dream right? Don't tell my husband that I posted this, he would kill me!

Baby on board :)

It's official!! Another Denton baby is on the way :) Due October 18th. We are so excited!! We've tried to get pregnant for 8 months and so this is a wonderful answer to our prayers. I can't wait to hold this new little one. I've just wanted it so bad and am so grateful that we are finally going to be able to add to our little clan. We are so blessed. A girl maybe? I'm not sure - Tim says no way. I guess we'll see. (Maybe "Darla" according to Tyler :)
It's a baby, that's all that matters to me.

We did a little scavenger hunt tonight to tell the boys and their reaction was pretty cute. Here's a video of the hunt...

Happy 3rd Birthday Josh!!

Josh turned 3 years old on the 13th and we had a little get together with all his Grandparents, Great-Grandparents, Uncles, Aunts & Cousins. He had such a fun time opening his presents (yes he was a little spoiled). And he loved his ABC cake (made by one of my preschool student's moms).

The highlights:

*He was all smiles when everyone was singing the birthday song to him.

*Josh is having a struggle showing that he is 3 with his fingers. He strains to get those fingers up, and we get a good laugh :)

*He also apparently doesn't know what a 5 dollar bill is. When he opened the card up from his Great-Grandma and pulled out the money, he threw it in the wrapping paper pile and was ready to open something else. I finally got him to let me take a picture of him with the "paper".

Happy birthday Josh, we love you and are so grateful that you're in our family!

What a fun little guy!

Fun Facts! Tag!

So Heidi tagged me, thanks Heidi!! I have had so much fun reading everyone else's tag info, I thought I would fill mine out even though it's after Valentine's Day-which is why this all started right???

1. Where did you meet your husband? Big J's in Richmond (the old Big J's)- I was 15 and working there and he had just gotten hired. He walked in and litterally, I melted. I went home that night and told my mom that I had met the guy I was going to marry. Corny, I know...but it really happened :)

2. How long did you date before you got married? 3 1/2 years

3. How long have you been married? 10 years :)

4. What does he do to surprise me? He will clean the house for me when I'm gone, or clean out the durango and fill it with a full tank of gas with a nice note to have a good time when I'm going out with the girls.

5. My favorite feature of his? His eyes, I melted the first time I saw his eyes. I also like his smile, he's got a great smile :)

6. What is his best quality? He's such a great dad! He keeps me in check when I'm about to explode.

7. Nickname he has for me? Dear??? Maybe that's just when he's saying "Yes Dear". ;)

8. What is his favorite food? Homemade Lasagne (with garlic bread)

9. What is his favorite sport? Fishing, that's a sport right?

10. Where and when did you first kiss? On the front doorstep of my parents home. I was so nervous, I gave him a little peck was all. I got a little more daring after that :)

11. What is our favorite thing to do as a couple? Spending time in the outdoors with our boys - camping mostly.

12. Do you have any children? 3 crazy, busy boys...Nic (almost 8), Ty (almost 5) and Josh just turned 3.

13. Does he have any hidden talents? He can actually sing really well. My favorite thing is when he and the boys break out in song. He can also juggle really well (he was on the front page of the Herald Journal when he was about 11 years old.

14. How old is he? 29 1/2 :)

15. Who said I love you first? I think I did

16. What is his favorite music? He likes all kinds of music, mostly country though

17. What do I admire most about him? How he holds it together when the going gets rough. He honors his priesthood and is a great dad, and husband!

18. What is his favorite color? Blue??

19. Will he read this? Probably

20. I tag. Stephanie Dyet http://www.dyets.blogspot.com/ maybe this will get her going on her blog again :)