Logan turns 2!!!

Ok everyone..stop thinking you're hallucinating..I am updating my blog!!!

Logan turned two this past week and he was so stinkin' cute the whole day! I have noticed in the past that birthdays are usually hard days for my kids...maybe just too much excitement..but not Logan! My favorite part of the birthday festivities was his face when we all started singing "Happy Birthday" to him..it was so cute! He just knew we were all there for him...hahahaha! I loved it. Enjoy these pics..

Logan Update

Just wanted to give a little update on our youngest child. (For posterity's sake, if nothing else.) He is such a funny little child. He is 17 months now which I can hardly believe. He runs everywhere..little to no walking period. He has recently started saying a whole bunch of new words and phrases which is very suprising to me because neither Kole nor Kamden talked this early. Some of his new words/phrases are:

"Wan dat!" ("I want that!") I used an exclamation point because he never says this passively...
In reference to this phrase, he often says this while pointing to my purse which I keep on the counter. We have figured out that it is not the purse he wants but my cell phone inside the purse. (I think he may be a little too smart for his own good.) And as some of you may already know, my cell phone is his all-time favorite item in the house, besides his beloved blankie.
"baba" (bottle)
"bah" (ball)
"Don't!"
"kee" (kitty) (referring to a stuffed cat that he is currently obsessed with)

He also loves to climb out of his high chair to the counter (its the kind that hooks on.) This is my "favorite" new development. And he LOVES doing anything outside, especially if there is a ball around. Watching his crazy 2 older brothers continues to be a cherished pastime. He is growing so quick that I wish I could just give him a magic pill to make things slow down a bit.

Happy Birthday Kamden!!!

I am a little slow about posting for Kamden's birthday but we have had a crazy couple of weeks. Kamden turned 4 on April 23, 2009. He is such a big boy now! (Can you tell what we've been saying to him over the past few weeks in an attempt to help with behavior?) We celebrated Kamden's birthday at Red Robin with Grandpa and Grandma Dillon and with Aunt Laura, Uncle Nate and cousins Addie and Josh. Having his cousins was an extra special treat since they live in California. We are very proud of Kamden who, in the past several weeks, has made real strides towards acting grown up! Happy Birthday big boy! WE LOVE YOU!!!

Happy Birthday Kamden!!!

I am a little slow about posting for Kamden's birthday but we have had a crazy couple of weeks. Kamden is a big 4 year old now! (Can you tell what we've been saying to him over the past few weeks in an attempt to help with behavior?) We celebrated Kamden's birthday at Red Robin with Grandpa and Grandma Dillon and with Aunt Laura, Uncle Nate and cousins Addie and Josh. Having his cousins was an extra special treat since they live in California. We are very proud of Kamden who, in the past several weeks, has made real strides towards acting grown up! Happy Birthday big boy! WE LOVE YOU!!!

Happy Easter!

Here are a few pictures of Easter at the Dillon house this year. The boys are growing up so fast. I can't believe it sometimes! At Grandma & Grandpa Dillon's house we had a fun Easter egg hunt followed by a wonderful meal. It was so nice to have sunshine! We haven't had a sunny Easter in 4 years! The kids were cute and we had a great time. It makes me so grateful to have so much. We are so blessed!

Cruise 2009

Bryan and I took a 4-day cruise to Ensenada Mexico this March. We went with my sister Jessica and her new husband Mark. We had such a great time together. The cruise was so relaxing and we felt so pampered and spoiled. It was so nice to have this chance to just be together without kids or other distractions. We left from San Diego and spent 1 day at sea to get there and then 1 day in Ensenada. We rented some ATV's when we got there and used them to ride around the city while we shopped. We also took them to the beach where they have some fun sand dunes. It was so much fun! At the end of that day it was back to the ship where we spent another day and a half on board. At last we arrived back in San Diego and went home. As much as we enjoyed ourselves I still missed the kids and couldn't wait to get back to them. The kids had a couple days with G&G Page and a couple days with G&G Dillon. Thank you so much for your help! We couldn't have done this without you!

Jessica's Wedding at the Logan Temple

Jessica and Mark's wedding day was so beautiful and we all felt extremely blessed to have been a part of it. The two met in junior high school and were friends through high school. They went out on one date during high school but remained friends when he went on his mission to Baltimore, Maryland. They wrote back and forth continuing their friendship. When he came home last September, sparks flew immediately. I remember Jess telling me that she'd never felt this way about anyone before. I think her feelings took her by suprise and might have even scared her a little. She wasn't used to falling for the guys...they always fell for her! Well, the rest is history. Mark is a great guy who comes from a great family. We are so happy for them and want them to know how much we love them both! Please enjoy a few photos from the wedding day in Logan and the open house the next day. Congrats guys!

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The Bachelor Finale-SHOCKER!!!

For any of you who tuned in last night to see Jason Mesnick choose Melissa, I bet you were as ecstatic as I was. Then in an unexpected twist, Jason reveals that since the show their chemistry has failed and he doesn't think they are right for each other. (Of course, the fans have seen this happen time and time again.) But THEN, he reveals that he is still in love with Molly (the girl he didn't choose) and wants a second chance with her! What?!! I was completely shocked. Though, when Melissa came out I thought she seemed very strange and you could tell that they had been struggling in their relationship. Okay, so I have to hand it to Jason for having the courage to face both of the girls and talk to them in person. And I think Melissa has every right to be completely ticked off at Jason and extremely hurt. On the other hand, its better than marrying her and finding out its not working. I think that he does take this seriously and that he really does want to find love. I wish him all the best with Molly and I hope Melissa finds her prince charming as well. Can you believe I get so into this show?! I know its pretty silly! My hubby likes to tease me about it. Oh and BTW, there is a second part to the post-finale tonight. What else do they have to reveal?!

Happy Birthday Kole!!!

Kole had quite the celebration for his 7th birthday this year. We had a family party with Grandma and Grandpa Dillon, and Uncle Chris and Aunt Robyn on Sunday evening. The birthday dinner included bratwurst, mashed potatoes, asparagus, salad, rolls and of course, an icecream cake! Yum! Afterwards he opened his presents and was extremely thrilled with all of them. On Monday, his actual birthday, he got to go to the Jazz game with his Dad. Bryan said he got really into the game and they had a great time! Happy Birthday Kole! We sure love you.

Self-Esteem Booster

So apparently I have an uncanny resemblance to Cruela DeVille from "101 Dalmations" when I'm upset. This is what Kamden told a lady in our ward with whom he likes to "visit" during sacrament meeting. (She doesn't have kids of her own and Kamden just loves to sit on her lap at church.) Anyway, during his most recent visit with her, while looking through a Dalmations coloring book, he unabashedly announced, "thats what my Mommy looks like when she's mad." Wow! Quite the sentiment, don't you think? Bring on the Mother of the Year awards! Oh man...

Random Pictures...

These are just a few pictures of our household over the past several weeks. Note: an obvious obsession with Guitar Hero..and other random craziness. Such is the life of a family with 3 rambunctious boys!

Kamden-ism

So this morning Kamden said something that made me laugh partly because it reminded me of his cousin Adelaide. I don't know why, I could just picture her saying something like this:

Mom- "Kamden you need to put your shoes and socks on if you want to go out to play."
Kamden- "No, I'm just going to wear my feet."

Happy Birthday Laura!!!

Laura,

You are the best sister and friend that anyone could ever ask for. You always make people happy whenever you are around. You are a wonderful mother and are always an example to me. Hope that your birthday is as special as you are! I love you!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!


Danielle, Michelle, Robyn and Laura at Robyn&Chris's wedding


Bryan, Chris, Laura, and Jeff

Panther Paranoia

Okay, so I realize this video is really silly and stupid, but in light of the American Idol auditions we thought we would post our all-time favorite audition yet. This guy is so over-the-top its hysterical. You have to watch the video from start to finish to get the full spectrum of his "eccentricity."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8r-YR5wZxp0

Christmas 2008

We had a wonderful Christmas this year as we celebrated at home with our kids. Bryan's parents joined us, along with his brother Chris and his new wife Robyn. My brother Steve came for the evening festivities and we all enjoyed some yummy fondue and Christmas cookies. We watched "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas" (animated version), read the nativity story and the kids opened up new jammies. Trying to keep the kids' excitment contained to a reasonable level was the predicament of the evening. The next morning we started opening gifts at 7:30 and the kids were so excited that SANTA had come! He brought Kole a remote-control airplane, a Razor scooter and a basketball. Kamden got a tool set complete with a workbench, a Razor scooter and a basketball. Logan got a fun push toy with gadgets galore. Overall, I think that the morning was a success. We ate a yummy breakfast that included sausage souffle, muffins and orange juice. Oh, and did I mention the snow?! There was no question that we had a white Christmas. Maybe the whitest I'd ever seen! I was afraid we might never leave the house again...which could have been a problem considering we were supposed to drive to Logan that afternoon. Nevertheless, we made it there safely and spent a wonderful Christmas night with my Dad, Sandy,and sisters Jessica, Madison and Nicole. We hope everyone had a joyous holiday and want to wish you all a Happy New Year!

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