Camping Soon

*2009*

We are off to the woods again this weekend. I really think about this weekend all year long. It lingers in my mind for a couple of reasons. I ALWAYS freeze. You would think that being from Montana would mean I wouldn't have my head in my tush but you would be wrong. I ALWAYS am stunned at how dirty my child are after the weekend. The amount of clothes that we go through.... AND the crazy amount of laundry when I get home. Crazy amounts. I ALWAYS mispack something. One year I brought one sweatshirt for myself for the weekend. Last year I only brought one shoe for Crewe. I ALWAYS am impressed with the food. We eat like kings. There are nine families that all go camping together. We all chip in for the food. Planning, cooking and preparing. Truly, like Kings. I ALWAYS have the BEST time! We sit around and chat. Play games. Visit. Read magazines. Go for walks. Stay up late talking. As stressed as I ALWAYS am when planning, I still look forward to the next year. 2010....here we come.

*2008*

Love this

I love this print.

Love it.

Mother in the Hood

My children were put in bed last night at 6:30pm. I dreamed that I put them into bed at 4:30pm. That was the kind of day we were having. And really it was my fault. I let them stay up super late on Saturday night and didn't enforce a nap for the small one after church. Dayne wouldn't eat dinner without a prequel of chips and I wouldn't give on a chip dinner. I am feeling rather defeated in many categories today, especially motherhood. We had a rough week. We missed dance class, skipped baseball and I forgot to pick Crewe up from school on an early out day. What to do about it? I decided that the best thing to do is get down on my knees, sleep it off and start the week over. Be grateful that Rich has today off.

Mother's Day 2010

Hitting the Pool

We hit the pool last weekend. I must admit that I was not in my swimsuit but I was sitting by enjoying the warmth and my kids happiness. We had a great time chatting with our friends and hanging out. Here's to a good start to summer.

Yesterday

Yesterday we made our annual trek out to watch the Amgen Tour of California Bike Race. It was a lot of hanging out for 10 minutes of biking. Rich was thrilled! Ps Lance Armstrong is in one of the pictures. Can you spot him?

what Up

Here is the thing.... it is hard to blog with out pictures. I have not taken pictures since Dayne's birthday. So I took my camera with me this week and... didn't really take any pictures. But I will try again this week. Wait, I did take this shot of dayne brushing her teeth. It is for her reminder chart to brush her teeth.

Mexico

My Aunt's house.

We had a great time in Mexico this year. It was fun that Rich and my dad also joined in the fun. We ate lots of good Mexican food. Chips, salsa, guacamole, cheese crisps. Yum. I read a book on my dad's nook, almost broke the Nook and then decided to read a paperback. We laid in the sun, laid on the couches, visited, road the Rhinos, jet skied and have an AMAZING time.

What Up

Well. Where to start. I guess I will make a list. Oh and the picture has nothing to do with this post but I had it pulled to add to Dayne's birthday post. It is a picture of Crewe on his 3rd Birthday.

Oh I am still in a pj's. I need to:

*unpack from our trip to Mexico

*start the millionth load of laundry

* brush my hair

*brush my teeth

It's Here!

*2007*

I was about 5 weeks away from having Dayne.

*2008*

*2006*

Schofield Girls Weekend 2010 here we come........

Crazy Things I Do Part I

I know that I do crazy things. I know I do. I like that I am like that.

So for today I will tell you this crazy thing I do. When I am reading a book and I read a description of what the character is wearing. And I don't like what they are wearing, I change it. So in my mind they are wearing cute, matched and up to date clothes and always have their nails painted.

The Report

The baby girl is Three.

Yes, her name will be BABY dayne still.

The older brother got to come and help at the party. I even checked him out of school early to attend the party. I think he liked that part the best.

Hide and Seek

Rich and the kids were playing hide-n-seek. I don't know how he will ever find them.

Happy Birthday Baby Dayne!

Three years ago our family became four. We love Baby Dayne and don't intend to drop the Baby from her name. Happy Birthday Sweet Girl. You are feisty, smart, silly, sweet and a total delight. I interviewed her about her favorite things. I changed the first answer to favorite food. She replied, cake. Which I guess she likes but it is not what she requests, everyday, like number one on the list.

**Crewe is 3 in this picture**

Dayne's Favorite Food

1. Macaroni and Cheese

2. Strawberries

3. Bananas

Favorite Shows:

1. Dora

2. Diego

3. Barbie Movies

Favorite Colors:

1. Pink and blue

Favorite Toys:

1. Princesses

Best Friends:

1. Bella, next door

2. Rebecca

3. Big Bella (Bella Hocking)

Happy Monday

In the hot tub, in the rain. Need I say more?

Pacifier Fairy

This week the Pacifier Fairy came to our house. In my opinion, a 3 year old doesn't need a pacifier. She doesn't need it. I didn't think she needed it at 2 either but I think we had a few valid excuses to keep it (family cruise, trip to Mexico in a house with no doors, ect...) but then laziness took over. Dayne's pacifiers have been in the crib for the past year. They were not allowed out ever.

So on Monday we tied pacifier's to balloons and went outside. Dayne shouted, " Pacs Fairy. I am done with my pac's. Come take them to a new baby". She threw her arms in the air and released the pink and purple balloons. The balloons promptly fell down. Apparently pacifiers are also excellent balloon weights. So I quickly ripped the suckers off, put them in my pocket and had dayne let go of the balloons again. We watched the balloons disappear into the darkness. Crewe was sure the Fairy grabbed them so they quickly beelined upstairs to Dayne's bed to see if she left a treasure for Dayne.

I am wearing the treasured lip gloss to show you that Fairy's do exist and dreams come true.

As long as they are not weighted down with a pacifier.

PS Isn't the picture U-G-L-Y? I couldn't resist using it. I don't think our Fairy looks like that?!

T-Ball Beginnings

If you know Crewe, you know this is Big. BIG. Crewe is going to play t-ball. He has really stepped up and loved practice. He has a practice game tomorrow. Opening Day is Saturday. I will miss his first game but Rich will be there. I am really proud of him. Wish us all luck!

I also turned 33

My birthday was great. My actual birthday was on a Sunday so that was a little off for me. I woke up to excited kids ready to give me thoughtful presents. Each child had gone shopping with Rich. They each bought me a charm for my Pandora Bracelet. Plus Rich and my parents also bought me one. Oooooh. I love it.

I also scored a couple of books, socks, cupcake decorating tips and a new nightgown. Thanks guys. Not to brag ..... BUT My brothers/wives both sent gifts. Aaron/Nat sent a book gift card. (so happy) Ethan/Nat sent me a very cool knife and a few of my favorite things. I also received a food scale from John and AJ. And a great homemade notebook from Kelli/Steve. Crissie and Dave bought me a frozen brie with walnuts, honey and cinnamon. It is wrapped in puff pastry. It is waiting for me to bake and consume. Good times. Listen I am lucky. I should also mention that I received many gifts from friends, phone calls, texts and emails.





The next day we went to the City for the day. We went to Houston's for lunch. Delicious! Then we went to the SOMA. My kids were really good. It was nice to watch the kids take in modern art.

It was a great couple of days. I am happy to be 33!