Last Three Months

Avery before trying her first round of carrots.

Avery after trying carrots, I guess we will wait a bit longer!!

Kyle thinks this picture is so funny of her, I don't know why?

Avery's number one fan, her cousin Brynlee

Avery showing off her cute dress from Melissa C.

Kyle reading stories before bedtime. Carson and Brynlee always join in when they're around

Kade's first attempt at skiing. We tried a few small hills at the farm, then just went back and forth on the lane. He did great for his first time, but he was too distracted by his cousins feeding the fish in the pond.

Here's the gun we heard about for 2 months prior to Shristmas. He kept telling us that Santa was going to bring him a "little gun with something in it to shoot monsters and bad guys."

Grandma Thatcher passed out tiny trees for all the kids to decorate. He became very involved in this.

The burning of the tree this year was great. Though we only had one tree, the flames were spectacular and before going to bed around 2 am we noticed that the rest of the pile had caught on fire. Good thing it was foggy that night or someone would have call the fire department about the 25 foot flames.

Kade, Thatcher and Carson getting ready for a ride behind the four wheeler.

We think she's quite cute, don't you?

P90X

If you have not heard of P90X it's time to join in. I'm sure if Oprah could get through the workouts she would have it on her show, it's that great! I'm giving a shout out to anyone and everyone who wants to join in on the fun. Starting Monday there is a group of us you are going to make it through the whole 90 days of P90X. Let me warn you this is not an easy program you would find at your local aerobics class, which I do love but, the results are not the same. It's a set of 12 DVD's of AMAZING workouts that will leave you sore like you have never been before. All you need is a set of weights, or bands and pull up bar. Discovery Health did a 30 minute special on the amazing results that you get from the program. IF YOU DARE JOIN IN ON THE FUN!!!! We can keep everyone motivated, let me know if you want in. And I am sure I could find a way to get you a cheap set of DVD's if you know what I mean.

Tag X 3

What was the last 3 things you purchased?

1. My favorite purchase of the year, the green machine a sewing machine from the 1930. I could sew all day on it, why can’t they build sewing machines like they did in the olden days.
2. A little red camera for my purse.
3. Ski jacket

what were the last 3 songs you downloaded on your ipod?

1. What ever was on the computer at the farm? I need to visit Chelsey for more tunes.

What are your 3 favorite Movies?

1. Shawshank Redemption
2. Juno
3. Dan in real life

What are 3 things you have not done yet?

1. Pack to move, if our house falls through this time I guess I’m not living my life right??
2. Deliver Christmas presents
3. Return Christmas presents

what are your 3 favorite TV shows?

1. The Office
2. 24
3. Prison Break

What are 3 things you cannot live without?

1. My family
2. Be memory foam matters
3. Camera

what are your 3 favorite dishes?

1. Chicken Curry
2. Chicken tortilla soup
3. Brisket

what are your 3 favorite desserts?

1. Crème Brule
2. Sorbet
3. Cheesecake

what 3 things would you buy if money was not an issue?

1. Build my dream house on the farm
2. Brand new Natural Gas Escalade
3. New skis, new boobs what more could a girl want!!

If I could have 3 wishes what would they be?

1. To move to Hawaii, South America, or even Europe for a few years
2. Have a one year supply of food storage; oatmeal doesn’t count even though I think we could survive on our oatmeal supply
3. To be done packing and playing Rock Band!!!

I tag....

Everyone

Thanksgiving in Palm Springs

I was a little skeptical driving with two kidos to California, but Avery and Kade were little angels. Avery slept the whole way their and back, it was a dream come true. Kade he was in Curious George heaven. We bought him the movie, well worth the $15.00 spent at Wal-Mart!!

We drove to Las Vegas and stayed the night and went shopping the next day. If you have not seen a Cirqu De Sole show in Vegas it is a must see event. They are a little $$$ pricey but well worth the experience. I think I know why I don't live close to an Indian reservation, Las Vegas, or any place that has a legal Black Jack table. Time for a little confession I played Black Jack from 10:00 pm until 6:00 am. I think it is my new favorite sin to commit, as I said it is a good thing I don't live close to the border of Utah.

We had a great Thanksgiving in Palm Springs this year with the gorgeous weather. Mark and Sharee are always such wonderful hosts, their fridge is always stocked with drinks, ice cream, fruit, and it’s well stocked with goodies. Sharee and Tara made such a delicious Thanksgiving feast. We ate late as you can see because Mark and Dave's families came and meet us in Vegas to see the show " The O" so we got back and had to get things put together for our "Thatcher feast"

I guess this is hype about our Redneck family. I don't see it as redneck just a little Thatcher fun. We went up behind Mark's house and tried out his own personal arson, holy cow I didn't know that one man needed so many guns. We shot clay pigeons always a good time; Angie was surprisingly good at the whole shotgun thing. She was way to proud of her well earned bruises on her shoulder.

Rachel getting ready to take off on the motorcycle!!! This is one thing I absolutely love about Dave. He wants everyone to have such a good time. He spent 10 minutes helping Rachel get on all her gear. Rachel’s first time in the mountains on a motorcycle, she did

Kade shot his first 22, he thought it was the greates thing ever. Zoom in and check out his face so funny.


We went to SeaWorld with the Thatcher crew. Kade absoultley loved everything about it. He couldn't get enough of the dolphines. There was nobody their so we had the park to ourselves. We didn't have to wait in line once for the rides. Kade got to go an the Atlantis ride, he thought ti was really fun but when we were done I asked him if he wanted to go again and he said no.

MaRea, Kyle, and Kade on the ride Atlantis

Avery just chilling out in the stroller, such a sweet baby!

Twilight Review

I feel like I'm fifteen again with this post, oh-well. For those of you who have not seen the movie yet, don't wait any longer!! I loved the whole show. My expectations were set very low so, I wouldn't be disappointed, a I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it. Lindsey and I were sitting in between a friend of ours, Natasha. After the movie she said all she heard from both side were , “Jacobs hot",” Edward is so hot" “I even think Charley is hot." I think a lot of men will be getting a little extra love, thanks to Twilight!

My best COUPON day!!

Last night I walked out of the grocery store felling elated with excitement for all my great finds. And Kyle says “You are so damn sexy!" I was a little confused because I was not looking all that hot, in my zip up hoodie, jeans, and flip flops. I looked at him and said what? He says “Your passion for life is beyond sexy!" I guess I will take that complement even if my outrageous passion explodes for making $3.50 for taking home some deli meat. Sorry I should post this stuff a little earlier so you all have time to catch in on these deals, but I don't go shopping until the end of the sale because I can't stand all the "crazy coupon ladies" Kim if I have to pick you up and take you to the grocery store, so you can feel the euphoric rush as you're getting all kinds of free groceries, I will, I know you need a little extra push.



I got 60 rice and pasta sides for .13 cents, normally $2.00





This was my favorite deal of the night. I was paid $3.50 for each deli meat I took. I only got 10, I felt a little stupid clearing out the deli meat section, and I guess getting paid $35.00 for taking home delicious meat works for me. Ok so how I got this deal is.... at Albertsons they a have the meat on sale for 2 for $5.00, On the package they have coupons that say save $1.00 off now peel those off. There is another peel coupon on top that says TRY ME FREE. Hillshire will pay you $4.99 to try their new deli meats. I'm not sure if all Albertsons have the peel coupons on their Hillshire deli meat. The sale ends today, at least the 2/$5 deal.




I got 60 shampoo and conditioner for a total of .13 cents each. If you do the math I didn't even pay what the sales tax would have been. The normal price is $5.33, just for tax I would have paid .27 cents. I am sure some of you are saying when will you ever use that much shampoo, I am sure I will still have some during the Millennium, if I am still around.


20 boxes of free toothpaste. And if you know me I need all 20 boxes so I don't look like this guy in a few years.






So in the end I got $580.00 worth of groceries for free. And will actually make $19.40 after I get my rebate back, not bad!! If you have any questions on how you can get the same deals leave a comment.

This should be on Oprah's favorite list!!!

Just the other week I was cursing the blue painter’s tape, that is supposed to do an amazing job. Have you ever wondered how TLC they paint perfect stripes, how in the world do they look perfect? I really found something that does the job with perfection, and it's not because I am a professional painter. I painted three Olive stripes on my wall and they look perfect!!!! The tape is called Frog Tape. I have a new mission in life, and that is to let everyone know to never buy blue tape again, all of your painting projects will be fun again if you buy www.frogtape.com. Check out how well it works and let me know how wonderful you painting project have gone.

Avery has been blessed

This is the look that Avery gets right as she is falling asleep. I think it is so darn cute, she gets those little smiles the whole time as she is drifting off to never never land.

Sunday was such a perfect day everything went just perfect. Why does blessing your baby have to be stressful? I guess all things worth doing need a little stress to add into the mix of things. Avery looked absolutely gorgeous, I didn't want the day to end, or my sweet baby girl to get one day older. She was exceptionaly good on Sunday, she slept all day. She has been having stomach issues so we got some drops to help with her stomach, I have a new baby.

My mom made Avery's dress 27 years ago; yes can you believe it something made it through the Thatcher household after 27 years. Lindsey washes Bridal gowns and said she could make it look new again. She did a wonderful job I couldn't have been more pleased. She washed and steamed the dress, it brought tears to my eyes when I saw it, thanks Linz!

These are the little girls enjoying themselves at the kids table, too cute!






















Avery and Grandma Hess


After the blessing we all come over to our house to have brisket. There is no better meal than brisket. We figured if we had the family coming we had to make something really good to make up for the LONG drive, we know, we know we live in the middle of Delta.

Happy Halloween

Anyone who knows me knows that I LOVE HALLOWEEN for more than one reason. As a kid Robbie and I would get our huge pillow cases and start trick-or-treating at 5:00 and go until 9:00 pm. We would run from house to house without a break by the end of the night our pillow cases were FULL. To this day I support kids of all ages trick-or-treating. Kyle and I had a debate on what age was too old to go trick-or-treating, I won there is no age limit, but you do have to dress up if you want candy. I love that the next few months there is family all around, there is nothing more enjoyable than getting all 10 siblings together and just sitting in our kitchen at the farm talking four hours. I love that the snow is coming, hot coco with cream. And did I mention SKI season, ok so it's a little different when you’re married with kids, but I can still dream of skiing at The Beav 4 times a week for free thanks to the ski school. Ok, Ok, so back to Halloween and the love of candy. I think my son Kade has that some love for candy, not a good thing! He loved running from house to house getting a new prize in his" bucket of junk." Here are a few pictures of our Halloween.

Avery was dressed up as a little skunk, there wasn't a cuter skunk around, ok Jack was a pretty cute skunk too. Last year after Halloween Children’s Place had there costumes for $1.99 how could I not buy every size of skunk they had in???