JBARC CIRCUS

How I LOVE Thee!

2012-02-14T21:45:00.003-07:00

Walking with Dinosaurs . . . everyday!

2012-02-10T21:39:00.000-07:00

2012-02-01T22:56:00.000-07:00

Did I mention I have been doing a lot more of this . . . Instead of this. . . Jayson is now working full time and I am working three shifts in two weeks. It was a little crazy at first because we were both working full time during the transition. Now it is so nice . . . If I can handle taking care of the children all the time!

A Snow Day

2012-01-27T20:59:00.000-07:00

December

2011-12-30T21:05:00.000-07:00

Turkey Day

2011-11-16T22:05:00.000-07:00

Rev says, "I am a turkey and Ambree's 'bout to eat me!"

Halloween

2011-10-31T21:58:00.000-06:00

FIRST 10K!

2011-10-15T21:48:00.000-06:00

Third Year in a Row

2011-09-24T12:41:00.000-06:00

It has become a tradition to run the 5K St. Luke's Women's Fitness Celebration. I ran it in about 31 minutes, which was about the same as last year. This year I ran with, well um . . . tried to keep up with my good friend Mandy. (She is really fast) We had a great time, but I think my favorite part was when the kids started chasing the geese at the park! We will be running the Barber

pink of perfection

2011-09-08T12:26:00.000-06:00

Ambree started her first dance class in September. She is loving it!

Last Day of the Golden Summer!

2011-08-31T01:45:00.000-06:00

August 31 is the Best Day Ever! #1) It is my birthday! #2) It is the last day of a Golden Summer. We had so much fun this Summer: We had lots of visitors: The Lilyas, The Zoellners, Grandma and Grandpa Stevens, Aunt Linda, Uncle Quentin, and Grandma Johnson. Fun things we did: Playing with cousins, Painted Ambree's closet, Painted Kitchen, shopping, Dairy days parade, Kings of

Klingon Baby!

2011-08-13T01:10:00.003-06:00

Ambree dropped a Little People play set on Canon's face last Saturday. Pretty sure it was broken, but there is nothing to do for a broken nose. So he got Otter pops and ibuprofen instead from his Nurse parents. This is day three when most of the swelling had gone down. Sunday he looked terrible--like a baby Klingon. At 17 months Canny Boy is finally walking. He has been such a

A Day at the BEACH

2011-07-12T01:37:00.001-06:00

4th of July

2011-07-05T22:49:00.000-06:00

Craters of the Moon

2011-06-27T00:20:00.000-06:00

Hobbits on the way to Mordor. Conquering the s'more! Ambree scared of the bats Canny putting on his Junior ranger badge. Rev in the cave--he was obsessed with the flashlight.Proof I went camping!

Kings of Swing

2011-06-24T00:49:00.004-06:00

We love living in Meridian. They put on a concert series in the summer. This is our third year at Kings of Swing. We were the "Poster Kids" last year. This year they brought out a pitcher of water just for us, "The dancers". We were so sad it was raining they had to move inside. I love all the little grandpas--they have all their music memorized.

Clinical Reflection Free Write

2011-04-19T01:49:00.011-06:00

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Fairy Dust

2011-04-08T22:00:00.003-06:00

March 5 I made her headband, slippers, and decorated her wings. Jayson made her tutu and wings. Cute Brooklyn and Breana to the right. Little miss Madison behind Ambree. Papa was the official Lemonade re-filler!Pink Lemonade, strawberries, lollypops, cake balls, and the popcorn was a huge hit (Ambree's favorite). My mother-in-law called me the "Matron" fairy. Jayson also made my wings and

Candy Shop

2011-04-07T15:08:00.005-06:00

Silly Kids/Clowns

2011-02-13T22:33:00.002-07:00

Blog Slacker!

2011-02-13T22:17:00.002-07:00

Total Blog Slacker! In October I worked 4, 12 hour shifts instead of 3 for 5 weeks. This put everything behind. Here is the catch up!HalloweenThanksgiving. Jayson's Family oriental themed Thanksgiving.First Snow--NovChristmasHappy New Year!

New Camera

2010-10-06T01:47:00.000-06:00

Thanks Mother for the new camera! This is the panoramic feature. LOVE it!

WALL-E Eyes

2010-09-26T00:58:00.000-06:00

Women Fitness 5K Race

2010-09-25T13:14:00.001-06:00

My best time so far at 31 minutes!It was so fun to train and run with my sister! She did such a great job!Rev and Ambree rode on the deer at the park Rev is kissing it goodbye.

Last Days of Summer

2010-09-10T13:26:00.001-06:00

Our pool had some holes in it, so they had to settle for buckets.

Preschool

2010-09-08T01:06:00.000-06:00

Ambree's 1st year of preschool!Daddy has learned how to do her hair, since mommy is sleeping in the mornings.

Park Day

2010-09-07T23:40:00.000-06:00

Many Tails

2010-08-24T22:54:00.000-06:00

The kids thought that their tails were part of their pajamas for over a month

Roaring Springs August

2010-08-21T23:31:00.000-06:00

Farmers Market, Capital Building, and Train Depot and Gardens

2010-08-14T23:12:00.000-06:00

I dusted off my danskos and hung up my apron!

2010-07-25T01:24:00.000-06:00

I blame my lack of blogging to this:http://www.saintalphonsus.org/AboutUs_VT_FMCmain.htmlLove it!

July 2010

2010-07-24T23:48:00.003-06:00

Moscow Photo Shoot

2010-07-10T22:41:00.000-06:00

Pinwheels and Lollypops!

2010-07-07T15:31:00.001-06:00

We had a fabulous photo shoot with Katelyn! Thank you so much!http://katejenningsphotography.blogspot.com/

Finally Summer!

2010-06-29T23:12:00.002-06:00

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Have I Mentioned My Kids Are Obsessed With Dinosaurs?

2010-06-17T22:17:00.003-06:00

Jayson made the kids dinosaur masks, then Ambree painted them. They wear them all the time. Sharp Tooth and Sarah, aka (T. Rex and Triceratops)She can't say Triceratops, so she always says "My favorite Dinosaur."This little Sharp tooth is so scary. I love how he walks like a dinosaur by bringing his knees up high.We love to find dinosaur books at the library too.She sneaks down from her quiet

A Dinosaur Party

2010-05-18T17:44:00.000-06:00

Revery turns 2!Jayson made Revery volcano dinosaur cake, complete with liquid hot magma eruption!We had a great little BBQ before with familyAmbree was so cute, when she saw me putting out the presents she ran upstairs, found some random toys and wrapped them all by herself to give to him.He has been using the potty for several months now, so I thought we better get him some big boy pants and get

Oh Canon Boy

2010-05-12T14:16:00.002-06:00

So Cute,So Round,And Cuddly,Oh Canon Boy, there is no one we love such as YOU!2 Months

Race for the Cure

2010-05-08T14:04:00.000-06:00

Ambree had to walk under all the balloon arches.Revery would not let go of his Nana,Until he saw everyone walking/jogging. Then he wanted to get down and run. He did great until he saw a pine-cone and have to pick it up. I was amazed at how much he actually did run!My cute mom and sister I talked into coming with me. They did great and we had a blast.What a fun day!

We Are So Glad Our Papa is Here!

2010-05-01T14:46:00.006-06:00

Our Papa joined Nana in April, now that he is settled we are putting him to work.Thanks Dad for my cute bench! You are amazing! I love it!So do the kids! The kids helped me plant these tulips a couple of weeks ago, and they are finally blooming!

g-diapers

2010-04-12T14:47:00.004-06:00

g stands for. . . . .green, grow, genuine, global, genius, grace, generous, golly gee, glee, gorgeous, garden, groovy, grand, glow, goo goo, gem, giggle, gaily, gentle, grateful, ga ga, good, glimmer, and giddy.I have wanted to try cloth diapers since Ambree, but being a working mom I decided against it. Then with Revery, I thought I can't do cloth diapers until I have a new washer and dryer

Easter Eve and Easter Am

2010-04-04T15:47:00.000-06:00

Canon in D

2010-03-25T21:23:00.003-06:00

Pachelbel's Canon is a complex work which merges several distinct forms of music. The canon is a polyphonic form in which several voices play the same music, only enter one by one, each after a delay. In Pachelbel's piece, there are three voices engaged in canon can·on /ˈkænən/ Show Spelled[kan-uhn] –noun2. the body of ecclesiastical law3. the body of rules, principles, or standards

"There Isn't A Word Yet, For Old Friends Who Just Met"

2010-03-05T13:15:00.000-07:00

Big Brother Revery! They are going to be the best buddies! I can't believe how much Revery loves him already. He wants to hold him all the time and insists he has his binky. He looks at him in the bassinet and says, "Peek-a-boo."Big Sister Ambree! I don't think she realizes that she is out numbered now. She is very helpful and loves to nuzzle him.Ambree said were where a full family now. It

Ambree's Golden Birthday!

2010-03-04T19:16:00.000-07:00

Ambree turned 4 on March 4th. Ambree is so grown up, I can't believe it! She is becoming so helpful around the house. She unloads the dishes, helps with the laundry, and is very good at entertaining Revery.We celebrated on Sunday (28) because we figured we would be having a baby any day. Good thing we did. I am just so relieved that they don't have the same exact birthday.Daddy made her a

It's a Boy! Happy Birthday Canon!

2010-03-03T05:37:00.002-07:00

Canon Phillip SmithMarch 3, 2010 at 05:37Weight: 8lb 5.2 oz Length: 20.5 inchesHappy and HealthyDark HairPractically adorable in every way!

Old Friend Found

2010-02-23T20:04:00.004-07:00

In the early Spring I love to read/watch the Jane Austen books/movies. I think it is because I would love to visit England in the Spring someday. I would not consider myself a romantic, but I love the classics. My new found old friend PBS (pbs.org) has so kindly helped me with that this year. I have enjoyed watching Masterpiece classic these last few weeks. Check it out.http://video.pbs.org/

I know That My Savior Loves Me

2010-02-14T22:06:00.008-07:00

Take ONE Take TWOJayson is still teaching the CTR 6 class, I am in the Primary Presidency of our massive ward as 1st counselor, and now this Jan. Ambree joined us in Primary (I feel like I just got rid of Revery to Nursery). She is the cutest little Sunbeam. She is singing the new song for the year, "I know that My Savior Loves Me." A very beautiful song. When we were learning it in

House Guest

2010-02-01T21:34:00.000-07:00

We had a house guest while Nana did some training for her new job. They called this, "The Tucker Train."They love playing "puppies" and basically did it constantly while Tucker the Dog was here. Unfortunately Rev even ate some of her doggie food, they kind of look like cereal so how could you blame him?

Present!

2010-01-25T16:03:00.007-07:00

My Mother just got a new job in the Boise area so she is moving here! So HAPPY! She has been in Arizona the last 4 years. My little Sister is coming too! My mother gets a company car, so she gave me an early Baby present . . .Her Hyundai Santa Fe (White). I am in LOVE! Thank you, Mother! You are the Best Mother in the Whole, Wide, World!I am no longer stuck at home and it is so much easier

Winter

2010-01-02T14:29:00.000-07:00

The Best Christmas Ever!

2009-12-31T13:51:00.000-07:00

Sleigh in grass, two reindeer is not enough. (They had to go to Bogus Basin to find real snow).Cookies with Nana.Frosting, what a beautiful mess.The Loot! With a special Ambree book from Nana--too cute.Papa made all wooden toys. Rev's got a ride-on airplane and Ambree got a wagon, it is too big to fit on this blog!Lots of games, movies, and tons of delicious food!Handmade hat, scarf, and

Wedding in Rexburg

2009-12-20T19:54:00.000-07:00

Rexburg, ID TempleCongrats Jessica and Quentin! (Jayson's Family)Revery with his freezing cold hands.Ambree posing as usual.Such a beautiful Temple! I have not been back to Rexburg since I went to school there.Jayson and his brothers singing. . . their best performance yet!Ambree loved dancing with her cousin Connor. That was a big surprise, because usually they are hitting each other. I like

Christmas Card

2009-12-12T22:00:00.004-07:00