Coolest, Funniest and Saddest Thing I've Ever Seen

This lady is amazing~ It's hilarious how I've heard all of these things from my own mother, and it's SOOOO SADDDD because I've only been a mom for 4 years now and I've probably said more than half of these mom phrases already!!!!! Should I laugh or cry??????
Pause my playlist before listening!


The Mom Song from Northland Video on Vimeo.

Our Cruise

UMMMM....HELLLLOOOO

Dance

Click on the song- Dance on my playlist--and if it doesn't make you want to dance then there is something wrong with you. You should probably see a doctor.

Im a Twilight Geek-Skip this post if you're not!

Okay, so I don't know what it is about Stephenie Meyer and her amazing talent to make me fall so in love with something not real. But-it's happened. And now to make things worse-the movie came out. I had NO hopes of it, and almost refused to see it because of Edward. But, actually the first time I saw it, I really liked it. I really like the cast and the music and felt like they did a great job making it. (not perfect---but honestly did you really expect it to be--it can't). Anyways, I saw it again....and IM LIKE IN LOVE with the movie. I keep finding myself craving to see it again, and it just has sparked a whole new level of this Edward and Bella thing for me. I feel like I need to talk to a shrink because I SOOOO want it to be real and I want my husband to be a vampire and say things like...."Do you know how long I have waited for you"....and I want my new in-laws to all be vampires and to totally protect me...and I want someone to come after me so that my husband can fight them off with his steaming hot muscles (because oh yes, Edward, he does have those- where in the movie you are definitely lacking) and I want it to be dangerous to kiss----cause I mean come on, can you imagine how FUN that would be!!!!!!!
Can someone please talk to me about this............i think my mom and sisters are sick of me talking about it, and well Brian, he's just REALLY confused, because I keep explaining it to him little bits at a time....and the whole Vampire, vegetarian, thing just isn't really grabbing his attention. I feel like this is a new drug for me.......and I would really appreciate some empathy and some Twilight Geek friends. I'm kinda scared to admit I'm going to see it again tomorrow with my mom----I want to see it as much as I can in the theater......anyone want to go with me? Or just talk to me about it??? PLEASE!!!!!!!!!

Im Thankful for........

Im so thankful for my family! So thankful that I could be here with my family!!! I'm so thankful for my husband and kids and for the church of jesus christ of latter day saints, and of course for my Savior, Jesus Christ, and for this world we live in and for mountains, and friends, and Edward & Bella, and the movie Twilight, and for horses, and Julie's new photography blog....julieburtonphotography.blogspot.com......she's amazing!!! And she's making me write this post because supposedly I never update my blog. WHATEVER!!!!!!!

OCTOBER IN REVIEW---THIS ONE COUNTS!

Let's see this month we were busy!

Aislee turned FOUR! She has been so excited for her birthday this year, and she got a special present from the Disney Princesses, they sent her an ivitation to Disneyland!!! So she got to go see them and have them sign her book again this year! SOOOO FUN! And Terri, I feel the same way about Disney...I used to think I would NEVER be such a Disney Geek, but it's a whole different story when you take your kids they and everything becomes so magical and real! I LOVE IT!

We also went to the beach and saw dolphins!!!!! It was so pretty and my kids loved it, and the weather was AMAZING!

We got to see our friends Aaron, Camille, Ellie, Chloe, and Sydnie while we were in California. They moved there from PA the same time as us. Aislee loved seeing familiar faces, and really enjoyed being with her friends!!! SO DID WE!

We've also just been enjoying the nice weather, going on lots of walks and we even tried to go on a nature hike and collect fall leaves....and remembered we live in a desert......but we are loving St. George!!!

October in Review

OCTOBER UPDATES COMING SOON!!!!!!! See, I'm keeping up with my blog!

What the FREAKING heck is this????

I DIDN'T KNOW THESE HIDEOUS CREATURES LIVED HERE............SCARY SCARY SCARY.
KAILEE FOUND THIS IN THE BACKYARD IN A HOLE. IT HAD EATEN LIKE 3 LIZARDS. EWWW IT SENDS SHIVERS DOWN MY SPINE.

I'm Thankful for Second Chances

A few weeks ago I was reading on my sister Julie's blog about other blogs she has found where parents have lost their little ones. I decided to read about little Ava Rosemeyer, it was so sad to read, but I really was reminded how precious every moment with our little children are. That night I had a nightmare about my little Easton. I dreamed he touched poisened playdough (crazy, I know) but he died and I felt those emotions so strongly. I was so angry, and I wanted just to hold him one more time, and I wanted to start the day over and have another chance. I was so relieved to wake up and know that I still had both my children to hold and let play in Jello Pudding and not worry about the mess.
A couple nights ago, we were blessed to have a second chance. It was my first experience with a child in the Emergency Room. Ive always been so afraid for this moment, and I hope to never have one like it again. I was at Enrichment and Brian had the kids. He was giving them a bath, and Easton went under the water. He took a big gulp of water, Brian saw him, and pulled him out. He threw up a ton of water, but couldnt breathe very well. After 10 missed calls, they finally got a hold of me, and I met Brian at the ER. Easton's oxygen was really low. They said we were lucky Brian brought him in. We had just heard a story about a boy who dry drowned...where he died after swimming because he had too much water in his lungs and not enough oxygen. I think that helped Brian realize the seriousness of this near-drowning episode. We were there for a while that night, they kept him hooked up to monitors and gave him oxygen to make sure he was going to keep getting better. Xrays showed the lungs looked okay. The doctor explained to us that a lot of times in near-drowning patients you think they are okay and then they'll get worse. So, I hope all you mothers and fathers out there learn something from my experience.....even going under water once can take away your whole life.
I am so thankful Brian was there......that he saved Easton, and that he knew to take him to the hospital. And I'm so thankful Easton was strong enough to get better. I'm so thankful to have a second chance at Easton's life. I'm so thankful!

I love Park City

My family went to Park City this last week, and we stayed in our condos at the Marriott Mountainside. I just absolutely love it. The trees were already turning fall colors, and it was so cool and it just smells like fall to me! It was great being with my sisters (even though we did have a sister fight like we've never had before--don't worry we're all still bestest friends) and my parents---thanks MOM AND DAD for such a fun week! My dad took the son-in-laws golfing a couple times and then my mom and dad took us girls shopping! We went on walks, played Dr. Mario--(thanks Brad for the Xbox and Ju--it was fun! you too Jade, and Jill wish you were there to play too) went hot-tubbing (my fave) and of course got Caramel apples at the chocolate factory, and we also went on the alpine slide and coaster! We also got family pictures too, it's a tradition every two years we get them taken in Park City. I really was too busy to even think about taking pictures, but these are a few memorable moments from the trip!
Okay Pause.... This really is so sad--looking at my picture inventory for the week, I only have pics of my kids eating Dorritos because I clued in that I had my camera and needed to use it, and then I also brought it with me to family picture night when someone was already there paid and ready to take our pics for us---HELLO JAMIE....oh well, they are still fun to see I guess!!!



Keagan (Jill's) Easton (mine) Grandma with Mylie (Jills) Grandpa with Olivia (Julies) and Bremen (Jades) Kohen (Jills) Aislee (mine) and Owen (Julies)
I love this picture, mom and dad you guys really are such awesome Grandparents, they all ADORE you!
Lance was being a butt head, so I was trying to get a picture of his ornery face, but doesn't he look beautiful!!!!!!!! So cute Lance!
Mylie with the girls shopping!



My Dad telling Easton and Kohen about the alligators that will get you if you get too close to the pond! Of course trying to scare them so they wouldn't FALL IN! They were both STARING at the little stream!!

Camping in Pine Valley

So me and Brian like to be SPONTANEOUS. It's sort of like a competition, who can be it more. We especially like to be spontaneous campers......we usually get there when it's dark and stay 1 night! It's so fun though, but we always wish we would plan it more, so we can stay longer!!! Here we are in Pine Valley Utah (close to St. George) over Labor Day! I LOVE THE MOUNTAINS!!!!!!

We of course had S'mores, went to sleep, almost got attacked by bears (or the wind-whatever), woke up had breakfast, explored dangerous spontaneous paths, played in the waterfalls, went on long walks, 4 wheeled (in our car and got mad at Brian), and thats pretty much it, it was great!
Easton eating S'mores and of course has his truck right by! Like Father Like Son, eating cereal drinking the milk
Isn't that a cute picture, Easton just lookin at Dad!!
It was also nice feeling cold weather!! Nice break from the scorchin St George SUN!

No Words

Sweetest picture of Easton and Brian at Lake Powell

Aislee's first day of Preschool

My cute little sweetheart, growing up fast. She was so excited for her first day at Barefoot Preschool. One day a week they have a gym day, and she loves it! It's so weird to not know what goes on in her life for those 3 hours 3 days a week she's gone............

Lake Powell

Updating with Pictures

Aislee's first ballet class! SHE LOVES IT, and I love watching her! She has her first dance recital this Thursday, and both sets of grandparents will be there along with aunts and uncles, and of course mom and dad!

Easton's best friend--Sparticus! Sparticus loves Easton too..........I wonder why....!!

Aislee and Easton on the tractor with Granpa Wade!

Grandpa Rick telling the grandkids his scary stories! Aunt Julie capturing the moments, and the kids enjoying their PopPops!

LOVING UTAH

We have been extremely busy trying to get settled, which feels like will never come.....and TOTALLY ENJOYING being by family! Ais and Easton can't get enough. We have been jam-packed with family outings, enjoying the summer, and trying to squeeze everything we possibly can into our schedules!
This week we are heading up to Salt Lake for Stadium of Fire, then Bear Lake, and then Flaming Gorge.......so I thought I'd leave a little update on my blog....it could be another month before I write ANYTHING!
I miss all my PA friends so much! Change is hard, but I seriously believe Family Wards are forever!!!!

Our Backyard ROCKS-literally!!

So, we are here, in St George. We've been so super busy with our jobs and kids and family, I haven't had a second to post anything on my blog! Seriously, this is such a beautiful place. We live in Ivins and we are surrounded by mountains. And where on Earth can you go and see bright red rock, lava rock, and mountains with snow all at the same time????
I miss our friends/family in PA, but it's good to be home!

So many new things going on in our life including:

Aislee started ballet--and LOVES it!

Well, okay, thats about it for the time being.

Just doing all the fun stuff like, changing a billion address forms online, getting new insurances, enrolling in new schools, trying to make new friends, and planning lots of get togethers with the fan-damly!

Con Moving List-MY FRIENDS!

Last weekend my friends threw a "going away" party for us and 3 other couples in the ward that are moving. We had such a great time! We went on a video scavenger hunt, and I felt like I was in highschool again......I even went toilet papering!
I am so SAD to leave this ward and all our awesome friends. It has been the best two years of our lives. We have met some wonderful lifetime friends, and it is so hard to say goodbye. I'm really excited to be close to family, but it really is such a hard time to know that I'll never have moments like these again with these friends. It's like I know I need to go, but a part of me wants to stay forever.

I KNOW ward families are forever!!!! I'm so thankful to have met such wonderful people!
Thanks Terri and Tonya for putting together such a fun night!
And thanks teammembers Terri, Dave, Tom, Brenda, Larry & Heidi for the awesome toilet paper job (you know we won-Tonya, just because it was your house...doesn't mean it can only be worth 15 points)

And to the rest of you, Tonya, Ryan, Camille, Aaron, Anna, Bryan, Jo Anna, Brian, Louisa, Matt, Trena, Brett, Tracie, Aaron........you know we won too! But good job anyways!!!
WE LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!

Update on the Babies

Mylee Ann Wilde

Bremen Hardle

Babies are doing great!!!! Little Mylee is a trooper! She's breathing on her own! The mommies are recovering well too. Jill had preeclampsia (pregnancy induced high blood pressure) and her body is still trying to recooperate. Things are looking well all around!

The Babies are Here!!!

What an eventful weekend for the Conger Family!!! Two little babies were born into the family. Bremen (prounced Bray-min) Hardle was born on Saturday, April 19th, after his poor mommy, Jade was in labor for over 36 hours. No wonder--he weighed 9 lbs 11 oz and 22 inches long.
And Jill's little girl Mylee Ann Wilde could not wait to get here any sooner.......she came today, Sunday. She was 32 weeks........weighed 3 lbs 12 oz and 17 inches long.
I am so thankful for such beautiful sisters, and I cannot wait to meet my new nephew and niece!
It has been so hard to miss such special moments, ones that I will never get back, but I am so thankful to have the oppurtunity to move closer to my family. It's moments like these that cannot miss anymore. So sisters-----next time I'll be there!!!! And I CANT wait!!!!!!!!

Philadelphia Zoo

We went to "America's First ZOO" the Philly Zoo last Saturday with our friends, the Bastows. It was perfect weather, and the kids had so much fun! Lainey was the Map Reader, and made sure we saw everything there. Aislee loves her friend Lainey, she's like a big sister, and they are so so so sweet!

Here's Lainey, Aislee, and Cliff. We didn't get any pics of the animals there, because the kids were lots funner to watch!!

They got to ride on the Zoo Train, more like LAME-O ZOO TRAIN, I mean, it wasn't even on tracks, and it just went in a circle. BORING. But they liked it!

The little Buddies, Stephen and Easton, just got too tired, and had to take a little Snooze!

And of course, after, you can't go to Philly without getting a Philly cheesesteak! So we went to Pats, its right across from Genos. They are both famous, and they were great! We were all worn out though!
Thanks Bastows for showin us how to have fun!!!!

My little Aisers

I can't do a post about the buddy and not my little Aisers, so here we go!
Aislee is such a sweetheart, the other day I was using a firm voice with her because I was trying to get things done, and she looked at me, and said.......Mom.....no, don't talk like that, talk like Jamie, like say sweetie. So I changed my mood and said, Like this sweetheart......and she got a huge smile on her face, and said ya.......Like that MOM, that's who you are!!!!
What a little sweetheart, right????!!!!! I'm so thankful to have such a cute, wonderful, thoughtful daughter!
Those two top pictures are from our trip to the Philadelphia Zoo. She loves helping her brother.
Then there is the picture of when she was ready at 7 o clock in the morning to go to her 3:00 playdate at her friends' Lainey and Cliff's house! She loves her friends!
And she is all girl, she loves to put makeup on, be a princess, and sing and dance!
Her favorites right now:
headbands
Watching Max & Ruby
Talking about how to make Smores--she learned from Max & Ruby
dressing up
Being a big girl and helping her brother and friends
Enchanted--we have the CD, and she loves singing the cleanup song!!
Hugs & Kisses
Going to the park
picking out Easton's outfits
Helping Mommy cook
running with Dad and doing pullups

Aislee what do you love? (her answers)
getting presents from Santa Claus
going to Terri's house
getting dressed all by myself
I love my Mama
I love my Dadda
I love my Easton
and I love love love LOVE the Easter Bunny

I LOVE being a Mom, it is so rewarding when you have a little sweetie like her!