Merry Christmas

Family Moments

Tonight we were at my moms making cranberry salad. The boys were excited because they got to help. It was a really nice family experience that I hope they will remember as they grow older. And with all family moments especially in our family, there are some funny comments, people thinking that you are saying something else or just plain blonde moments. Tonight as we were almost done making the cranberry salad, Logan was excited and said " I'm off track" AND my mom thought he said " I'm on crack"...Kota and I started laughing and Logan then said" Yeah I'm on crack don't tell my mom". I really enjoy when the kids have a witty comeback that make sense and the timing is perfect.

Another moment was Kota was eating some banana bread....

Me: Is that good?
Kota: Here have a bite.
Me: No I'm not a banana bread type person unless it has chocolate chips.
Kota: Just eat it, I won't take no for an answer
Me: No
Kota: Just eat it
Mom: No
Kota: Just eat it
Mom: No
Kota: Mom, Mom, Mom, Mom, Mom, Mom, Mom, Mom
Me: NO I DON"T WANT IT!
Kota: Here Nathan ( as he puts the piece to my belly)

I love that my boys can always make me smile even when they drive me crazy.

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This time of year!

I love this time of year with all the bake goodies...I will probably gain 100 lbs but it will be worth it =) I can't wait for Thanksgiving and all the yummy food AND PIES!!!!! I am in the mood for baking or making things. Logan and I are going to make some rice crispy treats YUM!

Trunk or Treat...

I AM SO EXCITED!

CHARGERS

John and Logan watching the Charger - Bronco game..WOOHOO GO CHARGERS!

I am happy to announce...

...that we are naming the baby Nathan Henry!

We are having a BOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


I am so excited, I yelled a big fat YES when the technician said "it's a boy".

My California Boys

St. Paddys Baby for us

Today we had our 1st ultrasound and found out that our baby is due March 17th. We got to see the little heart move, it was so cute. I can't wait to meet our new addition and I hope he or she is healthy. I am hoping it will be a boy, girls scare me too much....sorry Mom Whitman but I hope that you are wrong about the prediction.

Guess What?!

We're pregnant! The baby is due in March, I am only 4 weeks and I know that it is still early but I am just too excited to keep this information to myself.

Love,
Johnnie, Veronica, Dakota and Logan

Dad

No words I write can ever say
How much I miss you everyday
As time goes by the loneliness grows
How I miss you, nobody knows
I think of you in silence
I often speak your name
But all I have are memories
And photos in a frame
No one knows my sorrow
No one sees me weep
But the love I have for you
Is in my heart to keep
I’ve never stopped loving you
I’m sure I never will
Deep inside my heart
You are with me still
Heartaches in this world are many
But mine is worse than any
My heart still aches as I whisper low
“I need you and miss you so”
The things we feel so deeply
Are often the hardest to say
But I just can’t keep quiet anymore
So I’ll tell you anyway
There is a place in my heart
That no one else can fill
I love you so Dad
And I always will


March 15, 1949 - July 10, 2002....Missing you always....Loving you forever!

Happy Anniversary/Birthday Johnnie

I should of posted this yesterday but I was a little busy. It has been an amazing 2 years of wedded bliss. The road hasn't always been smooth but our love for each other continues to grow and that is what really counts. Johnnie turned 30 so we are officially out of our 20's. We surprised him with a cake and the kids tried to smash his face but we just couldn't do it...he is just to fast...maybe next year when he is a little older =)

4th of July

We had so much fun at Crystals yesterday. We went swimming, ate good food, had great entertainment (all the kiddos) and watch some fireworks. Emily made the kids a 4th of July pinata and wow that was really fun to watch. Tysen had us laughing so hard with his awesome personality. Really that kid is hilarious! It was the perfect day, I love being with family.

I think July is the hardest month for me. The 4th of July was the last holiday that I got to spend with my dad. I loved getting a reaction out of him. I know he pretended to be annoyed but deep down he really loved it. I am not a singer BUT I love to sing. I was at my parents house for a BBQ before we went to the high school to see the fire works. Proud to be an American came on the radio and I was singing it and he told me to shut up....of course everyone who knows me knows I don't do what I am told so I sang it even louder. While we were at the fireworks show that same song came on and I looked at my dad with a huge smile, he gave me the don't you dare look. I love that memory of him, it's one of my favorites. I still can't believe that it will be 7 years. It still hurts and makes me sad. I love you Papa!

The picture above is when I graduated. I think that is when he was the most proud of me.

Miracles

I have a little less than 4 months to get back to the temple so I can be with Marisa on her wedding day…..Can I do it? YES I CAN! I talked to my Bishop and he thinks that it will be no problem. I am so excited for Marisa and I am so thankful for the motivation to get me back to where I need to be. The picture is title Miracles and I think that it is a miracle that I will be able to be there. So THANK YOU Marisa for such a wonderful gift!

Beach Trip

A perfect California beach day =)

My hubby climbing on some rocks

We went to Corona Del Mar yesterday and it was beautiful! It was the perfect beach day. We spent the day with Shelley ( my sis in law) and her family. We had so much fun, my boys just love her girls. Children really do make life enjoyable.

ALL DAKOTA ALL THE TIME

Dakota is playing spring soccer again. Here are some pictures of his last game. He did score but I don't have a picture of that. He is playing so well and is becoming a leader on his team. I am so proud of him. As he gets older you can tell that his style of play is becoming more mature. He is so confident on the field and in charge. Below are a couple pictures of him scaring the girls on the opposite team with his powerful kicks. I don't blame them, I have been hit by one of his kicks and MAN DO THEY HURT!

Spring is here!

After work today John and I took the boys and my niece Taylor to the park to play around. We had so much fun. We set up the volleyball net and played a couple of games. I miss playing volleyball. We used to take the boys all the time to the park but we've stop doing that. Actually we have all been going our separate ways lately. Dakota actually was very upset about us not doing things as a family like we used to. I guess as parents we sometimes get selfish with our time. It's hard juggling a full time job, being a wife and a mother AND trying to get time in for myself. I really miss the time we spend together too. Children grow up so fast we need to spend more time together. We are going to go to the park again on Thursday, I would take pictures but I need a new battery.

Dakota keeps talking about going away for college, or moving out and it makes me sad. I don't want my boys to leave. I want them to stay just the way they are forever right now.....I know keep dreaming. I hope that everyone is enjoying their families...I am going to go enjoy mine some more =)

BEST DAY EVER!

Today Dakota got to meet his favorite Duck Bobby Ryan. It was such a neat experience. When he was getting his shirt signed by Bobby Ryan and Andrew Ebbet, I told Bobby that he was Dakota's favorite player and his face lit up and he said " Awww thanks buddy". I thought that was totally cool. What a nice guy! I thought even if he wasn't sincere it still made us feel good and left a great impression. We walked away feeling that we made his day. He also got Ryan Carter's and Ryan Whitney's signature. We saw Ryan Getzlaf but could get his signature(too many people). Hockey players are so nice and seem really genuine not like some other sports players.

Logan had fun but I think that was because we were at Knott's Berry Farm. I know John was excited because this is his team and he loves them! I had fun seeing all three of my boys happy.

Nicest Looking Cake

Tonight was our ward's Blue and Gold dinner for Logan's pack. The father and sons had a cake decorating contest and Logan's cake got the "Nicest Looking Cake" award. It was cool...Logan really does love scouts.

Bored

I am sitting at home bored. There is a ton of stuff to do but I don't want to do it. I started a new blog. I am going to track my weight loss on my weight loss blog. Other than that there is nothing new. The boys are good, Johnnie is good and I am here. I feel kind of funky....yep funky. OH I also start an online journal on LDSJournal. That is pretty cool. I really need to get back into that. I need to work on my genealogy too AND get back to the temple. My brother in law is getting baptized this weekend and he truly has inspired me. I know that it is possible to turn your life around. I need more faith, I don't think I have enough. Can I borrow some? I need to work harder, be better, more focused. I need to get off the computer!

Today was a good day

Today was awesome! Logan bore his testimony for the 1st time. It was so sweet, so simple and yet powerful. The faith of a child really is something. Logan is my rock. He wants to go to scouts and he wants to go to church.

Dakota was ordained a teacher today. The Adams came down along with a friend of mine that was in a really bad motorcycle last September. I know that it meant so much to Dakota that they were there. It meant so much to me.

Both the boys are setting good examples for each other and for me. It is awesome to think that if Dakota stays faithful that he should be able to ordain Logan a teacher and priest. I am so thankful for my children and how I am blessed to be their mother. I am so thankful for Jesus Christ taking upon him my sins and through him one day I will be able to return to my Heavenly Father. I know the road is long and hard but Jesus Christ never said that it was easy, only that it was worth it.

Yes today was a good day!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

We went to a Ducks game New Years Eve and had a lot of fun. After the game, we came home and watch our favorite cartoon series the Avatar. It was nice to be home with the family.