Anyone want a salich? Potty! And... more pictures!

First, I just have to tell a cute story about Kaden. For some reason, he thinks sandwich is pronounced "salich". And this kid LOVES pb&j "saliches". That's what he asks to have for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Every day. 24/7. Funny kid.

Secondly, Kate went potty on the toilet a few days ago! She's been acting much more aware of her bodily functions lately. So I bought her a potty seat for the toilet and some Gerber training underwear (the kind with extra padding). She went potty on the toilet like four times that day. And only twice in her panties. She sometimes will tell me when she needs to go potty, so I put her on the toilet. I haven't continued on with the potty training yet. But it's a start! I definately think it will be possible to have her potty trained by the time she's 2. That gives me 6 months! My mom had 6 kids and all of us were potty trained before we turned 2 except one. She's an expert, I tell you!

And now for some pictures!
First, this is the cake my mom and I made for Megan's wedding. It was our second attempt at a wedding cake. (We also made my sister Heidi's cake.) It wasn't too bad. I'm sure you'll be able to spot a few flaws, but don't knock it till you try it! Making a wedding cake is actually pretty hard. That's what two day's worth of work from two women and a lot of stress looks like. The cake in the back turned out the best, and the biggest one in the front was our problem child.


Second, here's a picture of the kids a few months back. I just love Kate's swimming suit. She picked it out all by herself. They were swimming in a little pool at Grandma Blanch's back yard while we were on our anniversary trip. (which was a blast! I don't think I ever blogged about that. If you ever have a chance to stay at Arizona Grand, Do It!!!)

Finally... Pictures! Dum dum da dum :)

First I'll post a few pics of my kiddo's then on to the wedding pics!



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Mr. and Mrs. Chance Norton:
Megan's dress was so beautiful, pictures don't do it justice. She looked absolutely gorgeous!

What we've been up to....

I know it's been FOREVER since I posted. So here's a little update. I'll try to post again soon with pictures.

I finished my online summer CNA class on Friday. I got one of the only A's in the class. It was really intense! I'll be taking State Board's to become certified in a few weeks. I'll also hopefully be getting a part time job. I'm turning in applications at the care centers and hospital.

I start my next round of classes also in three weeks. I'm going to become an RN. I'm so excited about it! I've got about 3 years of school ahead of me, though.

Kaden and Kate have both been in swim lessons. Kate loves being in the pool with me for the Mom/tot swim class. She looks so dang cute in her swim suit! Kaden has shown much improvement. He's even jumped off the diving board the last two days.

My little sister Megan is getting married on August 9th! Right around the corner. I'm so happy for her! She's got a great guy too!

Kaden starts preschool on August 11th. He's going to an actual preschool this year instead of doing it at home with me. I've heard great things about his new teacher.

Anyway, that's my little update for now!

NEWS!!!

NO, I am not pregnant. Nice try though. :)


My youngest sister Megan is getting married!!! She's getting married to Chance Norton from Safford on August 9th. I'm so happy for her. We all really like Chance. He's a great guy. They met on a blind date. Anyway, that's the news.

Yesterday was Brent and my 6th anniversary. I feel so blessed to have such a wonderful husband. I've been insanely busy for the last three weeks with my CNA class and working (the small business I run), and Kaden's t-ball and swim lessons that my house has really suffered. It was getting to be pretty trashed. Brent has really stepped it up a notch, and without complaining at all. He's helped with the kids and the housework. Last weekend I was up at my mom's for work, and Brent stayed home to get some stuff done. When I got home, my house was clean! He worked really hard to get it that way too. He's just so thoughtful and considerate and he is being very supportive of my schooling. We didn't do much celebrating yesterday for our anniversary, but we are getting a Wii, and next weekend we are dropping the kids off at my in-law's and going to the Arizona Grand Resort for a night. I can't wait! It will be our first-ever night without the kids. I love you so much, Brent!

Latest Happenings

Hmmm, lets see what's been going on around here lately....

I've decided to take a CNA class at the community college here in Payson. It will be an online (yikes!) summer course, starting May 27th and ending July 21st. Brent and I both think think this will be a good thing for me to do now, because he's been very lucky in being able to have steady work for the summer. We're not sure how things will be in August, however and that will be flexible hours so we wouldn't have to have daycare if I have to go back to work. Also, if I get a job at the hospital they will pay for my schooling to become an RN. I'm really excited about this and Brent is too. So that will keep me busy during the summer.

Kaden had his first T-ball game yesterday. It was so funny! I think he had fun. He is the youngest kid on his team by far and is about a head shorter than most of them. One time after he hit the ball, he went and picked it up and handed it to a kid on the other team before running to first base. He said he had fun though, and it was so cute to watch.

I'm getting my hair cut on Friday, long overdue! It's been about 9 months since my last haircut!

This weekend we are going camping with my family for Memorial Day. I'm really excited about it! This will be my first camping trip of the summer although Brent and Kaden went on the Father/Son camp out with our ward last weekend. Anyway, it will be lots of fun!

And last but not least, a shout out to my li'l sister Megan. Happy Birthday on Saturday, Meg! I love you so much and I'm so lucky to have you for a sister!

Whew! I'm glad last week is over!

I had an INSANELY busy week last week. Kaden had t-ball practice on Tuesday. I took both my kids to their Pediatrician down in the valley on Wednesday (that usually ends up being an all-day trip) for Kate's 15 month check up and Kaden's 4 year check up. Kate weighs 15 lb 6 oz, and Kaden weighs 25 pounds. My kids are such little peanuts!
But they are both healthy as can be. Kate got 3 shots and has been feverish and grumpy ever since. I'm hoping it passes soon, I've had about all I can take. Kaden got all his Kindergarten shots (4 total) even though he doesn't start Kindergarten for another year. He doesn't need any more shots until he's 11 though.
Friday was my 26th birthday and kind of a lame day (although on the up side, lots of people did remember me on my birthday. Yay, I'm loved! It just wasn't much of a fun day. Oh, well... birthdays tend to loose a bit of their significance as you get older.). All of Thursday and Friday were spent cleaning for our home appraisal (we're refinancing) on Friday and making phone calls to collect food orders and get my order turned in. That takes FOREVER!!! And I was so busy on Friday that I totally forgot to take Kaden to his last day of preschool. I didn't even remember that I forgot until late last night. I hope he didn't miss too much fun!
We went to Brent's parent's house for the weekend. We went to the bank on Saturday and refinanced our car and Brent took me shopping for my Birthday. On Sunday we went to church with Brent's family then we came home and got to talk to Brent's sister Danae on the phone. She's been on her mission for 6 months now. (Portland Oregon sign language mission. It was so much fun to talk to her! I forgot how fast she can talk though. She's so cute.
Anyway, Whew!!! I'm ready for a more laid-back week! I haven't had such a busy week in a really long time.

Happy Birthday Kaden!

Here are some of memories from this year.




Here's what he looked like four years ago. Not the best pics, but it's what I had in my photobucket account. He's come so far from his 2 pound 2 ounce beginning! Every year on his birthday, I'm always reminded how lucky we are to have him. I'm so thankful for him. He is so much fun to have around, and is so funny. He makes me laugh every day.




This is the most recent portrait I have of him. From about 9 months ago. My handsome little man!

My little guy is turning 4 today! I can't believe he's this old already. We love you so much Kaden!!!