Hot Weather = Water!

Slade figured out a clever way to help Grandpa Barnes water his tree.

Slade after watering the tree!

Skylar wants so badly for Slade to stop sucking his thumbs, so he put medical tape around them so he wouldn't be able to suck them. Slade thought is was cool for maybe five minutes, then started whining and trying to pull the tape off while telling Skylar that is was hurting his "thumbers".

I bought a small blow up pool and Slade couldn't wait to try it out. Daisy on the other hand didn't love it so much.

Water Park Fun

We went to the SanTan Village Mall the other day to enjoy the new water park there. The kids loved it, except Cale who wasn't too sure about the cold water that squirted out of the ground. This is Daisy, Kleven, Ezra and Slade playing in the water.

Slade slapping the water. He had so much fun, he keeps asking to go back.

Daisy was funny because she wanted to go play in the water, but once she got close, she turned right back around and headed back for me.

The 'beach bums' laying out watching the other kids play. My kids are so white! I was hoping that they would get some kind of tan, but I had to lather so much suncreen on them so they wouldn't burn.

I love that new mall! Although I've never shopped at the majority of those stores, nor will I ever have the funds or peace of mind to do so, it is so much fun to window shop. Plus the kids love it because of the pet store and the playgrounds.

Motherhood...what your mother didn't tell you

Daisy had the flu these past few days and I have some fun stories to share. If you have a queasy stomach, do not read on!
Monday was quite the day! I'll just tell you that I am tired of the smell of vomit. One incident happened quite early and I will never forget it. Daisy had just thrown up on the kitchen floor and Slade came running to me telling me that a big poo poo was coming. He still needs help with that and if you don't hurry, you'll be sorry, so I threw a towel on the vomit and rushed Slade to the toilet. I told him to tell me when he was done and went back to clean up Daisy. He called for me, and right as I walked into the bathroom, he was climbing off the toilet and his foot slipped and went straight into the water and onto his poop! I threw him in the tub, trying not to throw up myself. Meanwhile, poor Daisy was crying in the kitchen still covered with vomit.
I thought that by Wednesday, Daisy would be all better and back to her happy self. Well, she was, except for the fact that she still has diarhea. The first thing of the morning was me on the phone asking my mom what would get green poop out of the carpet?!? She was standing up, pooped, and it ran down her leg onto the floor. I didn't notice it was on her leg or the floor until after I picked her up. Now my great room smells like white vinegar. Later, she had another horrible diaper but this time it only leaked out of the front of the diaper so it only soiled her onesie. I had her on the changing table and while I reached down for another diaper, she started pooping again! This time it shot across the room hitting the curtains and the carpet and the laundry hamper. By the way, this is in Slade's room. It now smells like vinegar as well. I am so ready for Skylar to be home and take care of anymore accidents! Watch, once he gets home, the kids will be angels and there won't be anymore accidents. It always happens that way, doesn't it?

Update Overload!!

I haven't posted for a little while, so reader beware! We did some fun stuff these past two weeks so there are lots of pictures! Slade has been quite the photographer lately, and took this picture of me and Daisy. I had to help him make sure we were in the picture, but he did a great job!
I was eating lunch with Slade and out of the blue he said, "mom, take a picture of me." And this is what he wanted a picture of...
Apparently Slade pays attention during church because he wanted to lead the music while Skylar played the piano and they took turns singing I Am A Child of God.
Our beautiful baby girl ready for church!

Grandma Stock came to town for a week to babysit Bostyn while her parents went on an awesome anniversary vacation. We met Erin, Kinley, Grandma and Bostyn at the park and had a good time.
Daisy with cousin Bostyn on the squirrel thingy. What are those things called anyway?
Daisy and cousin Kinley going down the slide. For some reason, Daisy was scared to go down and started crying.
Hooray for pigtails! Her hair is barely long enough to put in pigtails, but she is so darn cute with them. They make her look all grown up, I think.
Slade wanting the camera to take pictures of random things. I find several pictures of his feet and the carpet after I let him use the camera.

We also had the opportunity to go to the Zoo with our friends and neighbors, the Boretsky's. This is just a random picture of the people I love the most in this world.
Here we are! What a great picture. The kids got to sit on a huge frog and it looks like Slade thinks that it was pretty cool.
This one is out of order, but Grandma Stock gave Daisy a stroller and she absolutely loves it! Well, so does Slade...
Once again, scared to go down the slide.
While at the park, Slade made a new friend! It was funny because Slade's middle name is Hunter and this little boy's name was Hunter Slade! It was fun to see both of them turn when I yelled at Slade and she yelled at Hunter!

Cool man Slade at the Zoo with his new shades...
Skylar and Slade watching the Giraff eating his lunch.
I asked Daisy to smile, but I got this instead!
Kristi, me and Daisy watching the very human-like orangutans play.
Oh how sweet! Cale would rush to Daisy's aid whenever she made a noise to make sure she was okay. Sorry boys! She's taken! We've already arranged their marriage.

Having Fun!

Daisy has been quite the adventurer these days and loves to go outside with Slade. She used to just sit by the back door and watch him play, but not anymore!


Slade used to be terrified of the vacuum but now loves to help me push it along and he has figured out how the hose works. He thinks it's hilarious and Daisy does too, but she doesn't like it to touch her. His cheek turned so red!! (don't worry, that's a fairly new vacuum so its pretty clean)









Daisy had her birthday yesterday and we had a small party for her. We decided to do seperate parties for the kids when my inlaws aren't able to make it down for their actual birthday, so we will have one with them next month. Skylar blew out the candle before she could grab it because of course she went right for it. She was such a lady when she ate her brownie. I did brownies so it wouldn't be so messy, but she carefully took a piece off and ate it so nicely...

Happy Birthday Daisy!

Our beautiful baby girl has turned a year old!
Daisy Lynn Stock
April 3rd 2007
1:52pm
4lbs 14oz, 18 1/2 in