All because two people fell in love

Halloween

2011-10-30T19:54:00.000-07:00

I love the cool in the air and all the leaves changing.We carved pumpkins this year, and we all did one, kashlee decorated her very own. She is so proud!! So with that comes Halloween, and like any other day kashlee got to dress up and go into public!!! This year she was and is Rapunzel from tangled!! And then there is justin, he had us in stitches and dress him self, and wanted to be an old lady!!! Yes you heard me right, an Old Lady. He looked so good and really pulled it off. I just love this kid!!! He is really coming out of his shy shell and is quite a comedian. So hope you all have a fun a Halloween as we did!!

First Day of School

2011-08-14T07:38:00.000-07:00

Justin and Kashlee had there first day of school and preschool this week. Justin was so excited, he started the 6th grade!! WOW!!! All I can think about is that next year he is in Jr High!! Can you remember when you did, I can. Well kashlee started a preschool with a lady in thatcher, she is so awesome. She keeps asking me when her last day of preschool is and then she will start kindergarten. She is already trying to hurry the process. She is going with her best friend Ady, and they had a ball. Here's to a new school year!!

School Starts!!

2011-08-05T10:46:00.001-07:00

Ok summer went by way to fast!! Justin is going to be in the 6th grade this year, CRAZY HUH!!! And I found kashlee a really fun preschool to go to with her best friend Adysen. So everything is new, New backpack, school supplies, clothes, shoes, and hair cuts. So a couple of weekends ago we went to see family in phoenix and the summer hasn't been so nice to kashlees fine hair, so we gave her a new do!! We love it!! She likes it too, she asks me to blow dry it after we wash it, fun stuff!! Thanks Aunt Meme!!! Your the best!!!!!!!

Friends

2011-08-05T10:37:00.000-07:00

We took the kids this summer to the new water park Wet and Wild. Kashlee and her cousin Maizee had so much fun, and when you bring out the camera they start to perform!! I didn't get any of justin, he was too busy with his dad going on all the rides. It was sooooo much fun, but expensive, but fun!! Hey and you cant complain about a little sun on your cheeks and to blend the farmers tan!!!!

SuMmeR

2011-06-15T15:41:00.000-07:00

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Well it's here at last!! I cant keep the kids out of the pool. They turn into fish for the summer. So I paid for the pool for the summer and boy have we used it. And it's only June!! So swimming lessons for kashlee and many trips to grandma's pool. I mean she only has 8 swimming suits, and a new dora towel to break in

Best Friends

2011-02-19T19:26:00.000-08:00

My sweet husband hands down is my best friend, but in a girls life she can have many best friends. And one of mine has to be my Grandma Echlos. I had the opportunity to live next door to her for a few years and we did everything together. Well today she passed away. There will be a hole in my heart for her. She is a truly remarkable women, and I am truly a better person for knowing her. I only hope that I can be as wonderful as she was.

Eleven

2011-01-30T15:34:00.000-08:00

Can you believe that this kid is 11!!! Today is his birthday!!! On January 30th at 5:17 my life changed forever. He made me a mom, And WE had FUN!!! My Little charlie brown with a large head and blond hair and blue eyes. He was the only grandchild on both sides of the family for 5 years and a only child for almost 8 years. So you can say He was spoiled, but we wouldn't have it any other way. Gosh we love this kid, Justin Happy Birthday!!!

One year

2010-11-24T13:56:00.001-08:00

Well today it has been one year. One year ago today I was flown to TMC hospital and had my baby. Gosh how can one year go by fast and slow. I am so thankful for all my blessings. We have been given so many this year. It has been a hard year and we have learned so much about our strength, and weaknesses. We miss him and will never forget our little guy. I am sure he is working hard and so we need to be also. I am so thankful for so much, Family, FRIENDs, and those who know who you are, are in my heart forever. You have no idea what you are to me. I hope someday I can help others, and help there heart heal. Love ya all.

Daddy's Girl

2010-11-17T12:31:00.000-08:00

So this little girl LOVES her dad!! Can I say it more She LOVES her dad and wants to everything he does. And most of all with horses. I took this picture the other day, and it put a smile on my face. I love there bond. So we might have a cowgirl on our hands. She can ride this horse all by her self, with no help, & all over the arena. She is also growing up too fast. Faster than I want, she is our baby and I am not wanting it to happen to fast. Ready or not! She is my helper and shadow. Everything I do she wants to do or help. I Love It

Curlers

2010-08-19T07:53:00.000-07:00

Ok so kashlee has the thinnest hair, and I don't know where she got it. Me and JJ have the thickest ever. Well her hair has started to grow and she came to me the other day and asked me to put curlers in it. The curlers didn't quite make to big of a difference, but it was fun and she sure looked CUTE!!

Good Times

2010-07-06T09:04:00.000-07:00

Ok so my sister said that I needed to post Happy times. So fine here we go, just kidding. So we really have been so busy.... Justin and JJ have been busy doing baseball. JJ coached this years team, they were the Braves. a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_woMzbMFVjRw/TDPLgHHNv6I/AAAAAAAAAVc/asBkKfw9bT4/s1600/Lake+018.JPG">
They had so much fun and finished the season with a WIN!! They were so good. We went to phoenix for the 4Th of July fireworks. My dad runs these buildings in Tempe so we went up the the 12Th floor right over the Tempe town lake were they set them up right on the bridge
. They were right in front of us. And of course we all had matching shirts. Got to love old navy!! We also took the kids, my parents and my sister and her family to the phoenix children's museum, the kids loved it!!
There was so much for the kids to do, and we could have spent the whole day there but the adults were tired, tired! We will have to do it again. Well the day a finally come... Kashlee got her glasses!! And boy does she look CUTE!!
Now half the battle is keeping them on her, Bribery in inevitable. Someday we hopefully wont have to fight her. Well summer is almost halfway over, We have done lots of swimming. We went to the lake two weekends ago with JJ's family. We bought a camper that had a/c, borrowed a boat and came home with sun burns.

2010-05-13T08:36:00.001-07:00

MY blood pressure drives me nuts!! These last couple of weeks have been crazy!! When is life going to slow down? Well I forgot to take my BP meds on Friday and Saturday, I had been feeling funny but I thought it was from being so stressed and super busy. Well I took my BP on Saturday night and it was high!! SHeSH!!!!!!!!! I am trying to get off my BP meds, they are a constant reminder of why I am on them everyday!! Chill the dr would say, Oh ya so easy. Oh well? Well justin and kashlee both had there piano and dance recital. I just love these kids! They sure keep me busy, and I wouldnt have it any other way.

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May

2010-04-28T12:40:00.000-07:00

So May is here.
I wasn't sure how I would feel about May. May has been on my mind since August. May Day everyone called it, I had no idea what that day would mean for me. You know those people who loose a limb and have phantom moments. Well I have been having those moments. The feel of a new baby in your arms, all scrunched up, the smell, and you are so important to the survival of that heaven sent baby. I can just feel him. We went to the temple the other day for my sisters first time. I know that he was there cause I couldn't help but cry. I wanted to be happy but part of me is still longing for him. The doctors say that I am fine after all the test I had done and that there had to be something wrong with logan. That is so hard, no answers. Not to mention all the bills I have now!! $1400.00 to be exact!! Their are a lot of other thing I could do with that much money. How about a vacation!!
Well I have been really trying to loose weight. I have lost 7 pounds,Not much but its a start. I have already gone down a size in my jeans. So I have alot to be happy for. I love my life, my kids, my awesome husband. I hate to be sad so am glad to replace May 1st for a happy day, my sister bridal shower. Young love!! I am so excited for her and the choices she has made, and to watch her grow up to be a awesome woman.
We had family pictures taken with JJ's family and this is one of my favorite!

Today

2010-03-22T12:30:00.000-07:00

I found this poem today and it really says things that I don't know how to express. We went to the dr in Tucson again. I don't know why that every time I go to TMC my heart skips a beat and I just want to cry and run in and ask for my baby back. Crazy Huh. Well we are finding out that I don't have any blood clot disorder and maybe there was something wrong with logan's chromosomes and he would have struggled in life had he made it. I know that heavenly father has a plan, His plan, and we are just part of it. He is preparing for something big in heaven and I am so glad to be somewhat apart of it in some way.

My butterfly By Kimberly de Montbrun

I long to feel the soft weight of you
to welcome you home, with kisses
on silky round cheeks.

Instead my arms ache with the
weight of your absence,
the empty places that were meant for you
to grow into.

My love for you will last an eternity.
My hopes and dreams now carried
on the fragile wings of each butterfly passing
compelling me to pause,
to savor each moment,

each flutter in my heart,
your wings.

Happenings

2010-03-01T12:08:00.000-08:00

So we have had alot going on. Which has been good for me. I still have those good and bad days. More good than bad. When May comes I don't know how things will be. Its been hard seeing people pregnant and knowing that it isn't happening to me. We went to the dr in Tucson that delivered logan and she has done alot of research on hellp syndrome and why it happened to me. She thinks I have a blood clotting disorder, and that is why my blood pressure went so bad. So I had alot of test done and we go back in 2 weeks to get the results. Justin has also been so busy, he had his 10th birthday! I cant.
believe he is growing up so fast. He also had pine wood derby for the last time and he had to go and win 1st!!
Pine wood derby finals here we come! Well the mountain had lots of snow this year and
so we made the trek up and had so much fun. JJ's sister and her family, and his brother and his family and mom came The kids had so much fun, till it was all over and the wet clothes had to come off. Gosh it was cold on the toes.

Well we have alot coming up to. My baby sister is getting married in may and that we are looking forwards to. Plus I have to fit into a brides maid dress, so you know what that means, DIET!!! Wish me luck!! Kashlee's birthday, and some fun things for her.

The big "33"

2010-02-04T11:50:00.000-08:00

Today is my sweet husbands birthday. We have been the same age for the couple of weeks and now he's the older one. I love him so much. I stand by his side at all times forever. I hope this year is a good one for you. Love ya

Hellp Syndrome

2010-01-25T12:18:00.000-08:00

Well I has taken me a while to get to a place where I can talk about what has happened. Well you all know that me and JJ have to do invitro to help our family grow, so last Aug. we went down that very time consuming, expensive, and exciting journey. We found out that we were expecting and due in may. We were so excited and couldn't wait. We then found out that we were having twins and then found out that we lost one at 6 weeks. Well I had started having blood pressure problems at about 10 weeks and I was just keeping a close eye on it. Well at about 16 weeks I got strep, and my BP got really high, so they put me on BP meds. So on Monday before thanksgiving me and my friend took kashlee to the dr in mesa for the day. I woke up that morn. With a headache and my BP high. I went anyways to mesa since we only see these dr's once a year. Well we got home and I was so wiped out. I woke up at about 2:30 in the morning and could tell something wasn't right with me. My BP was 200/120! Me and JJ got in the car and headed to the hospital. After about 7 hours of not being able to get things under control because I was having preeclampsia they said that I would have to have the baby, and that they where sending me to Tucson, because in safford they couldn't take care of me. I had developed a conditon called !Hellp syndrome that is where your liver, kidneys, and platelets go crazy and start shutting down. They said that if I had waited any longer I wouldn't have made it. So they put me on a helicopter and flew me to Tucson to TMC. The dr's were wonderful. I had the baby on Tuesday night, We had a little boy, who we named Logan Lee Alder, he weighed 3.5 oz, and was 6.5 inches. We stayed there for 4 days and then we got to go home. I still was having problems with my BP. We have seen the dr's and they say that they are not sure why this happened or if it will happen again.
So that make us nervous and unsure about our future. I am still on BP meds. I have my good days and my bad ones. Things are getting easier. We are tying to get back to normal, or what ever that is. Justin had a hard time and kashlee is just too little to understand what happened. The nurses made foot prints of his little feet and so I put them in a picture frame with his name to remember him by. But we are grateful for what we understand, about the Plan of Salvation and our saviors plan for us. This has brought our family closer and put our life into perspective and whats important. I am truly blessed, And know that I am loved. Thank you everybody for your love and support. We love you

Love!

2010-01-08T16:12:00.000-08:00

Today is my 11th anniversary!! We have been through so much these past years. I am so glad that we did it together. I love him so much and cant picture my life without him, He's the best!!

2009-12-03T05:41:00.000-08:00

I just want to thank everyone threw this hard time for my family. Things haven't been easy. We have our good days and our bad. But we will heal with time. I don't know what I would do without family, friends, our ward family, Dr's, and special nurses. I am so grateful for what I know, we would be so lost without the knowledge of the plan of salvation. We love you all and thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Pregnancy!!!

2009-11-20T14:05:00.000-08:00

Sorry I have been out of touch. Well a couple of months ago I washed my camera. Which I loved so much, well I went to buy a new one and I hate it. So that is why I do not have any pictures on this blog. So mad at myself!!!
Ok anyways the pregnancy was going so good till I got strep this week and had my blood pressure spike to 150/106 so the dr put my on meds and I am now high risk and have to go in every 2 weeks. So I hope I can get things under control and chill out (my dr. said}. But other than that things are good, and loving the fire in my fire place and having hot cocoa and toast late at night. Gota love it!

Crazy Summer

2009-09-23T14:38:00.000-07:00

Gosh is the summer really gone?? According to the weather people it is now Fall, I coul'nt be happier. Well this past summer was a busy one. We had alot going on. We decied to go ahead and to do invitro. We called our dr, made the appt. and within about 2 months we transfered 3 embros. So drum role....... We are now expecting our third baby in May. We are so happy that smart people made it possible for us to continue our family. We are so blessed. So morning and night sickness has set in but its all good. And thankyou all for the prayers, fasting, and support we got from all our family and friends. Bacause we did invitro as a frozen cycle I have to have shots every day because of the process, my friend gives them to me every morning. So we have had lots of play days with our best friend park, swimming, and picnics. We have had some fun days.
Justin also started school, he is in the 4th grade. He loves his teacher, we love her to. Kashlee was so sad to say goodby to her budddy, she had to wear her backpack to take him to school, even if it is a McDonalds food backpack. I promise to be better at bloging, and keeping intouch.

The best Gift

2009-06-05T13:00:00.000-07:00

Ok so what do you get when you have this......

He makes this for you......

And you are so lucky because you have waited for it since your 8th wedding anniversary. I is so awesome, I am so lucky, cause I have him! Thanks babe!!

Biggest Loser

2009-06-05T12:55:00.000-07:00

Back in January I said that I was joining a weight loss group, and the person that lost the most would win big money!! GUESS WHAT!!! I WONNNNN!!!!!!! I lost 25 pounds and feel so good. I won some money and got to buy some new clothes and pants that are 5 sizes down. YA HOOOO!! Love it. I have been so scared to take any pictures yet. Cause I don't see it yet. I still think I am FAT!! We are working on that, I know silly huh.

Where have I Been?

2009-06-05T12:12:00.000-07:00

Yes I am needing to update my blog and things have been crazy.
First our ward had a rodeo night, they had games and food and lots of fun for the family. Kashlee was in a horse race and lost but won as the cutes one of all.

They had steer dressing and was persuaded to go and got beat up in all the fun. It was a good laugh.

And things have been just bizarre, Kashlee and her new goggles, outings with silly friends,
New girl cousins { Sharleen had a baby girl the day before kashlee's and cim had her baby in may} Morgan and Cheyanne. {sorry cheyanne's picture is upside down} Love of chocolate ice cream and smiles form cute girls.

More things

2009-04-12T19:29:00.000-07:00

Well we again have been up to alot. Kashlee had her first visit to the ER!! She fell off a big step at her aunts house and hit her head really hard. She cried alot but then started to act ok. Well about an hour and a half later she started to throw up and crying alot. So the dr's office told me to take her in since the dr's were all out to lunch. Long story short she had a CT scan and everything was good. Grandma and grandpa alder showed up to give mom and dad some support.

We also had a great Easter. It was so cold, rainy, and APRIL. But we got an Easter egg hunt in and a picnic before we had to go home because it was so cold.

We had FHE at the park the other night, the kids feed the ducks, had KFC, and had races on there bikes going down hill. You should have seen there smiles, they had so much fun. We will have to do that again.

Birthday Girl!

2009-03-25T08:30:00.000-07:00

I am a little late in telling this, Kahlees Birthday was on Monday. She turned the wonderful age of 2!! Me and my friend Stephanie and her kids went to Tucson for the day. We took them shopping at target and then to Chucky Cheese. They had so much fun. When we got home we went to dinner where all her cousins came and parted with her. But one cousin wasn't there, She has a new girl cousin that was born the day before, so was in the hospital with her mom. We then went back to the house and had birthday cake and opened presents. A very long, happy, fun, exciting Day. Happy birthday my sweet princess. We waited so long for you to come to our family, and it seems like you have always been here. Thank you for the brightness and excitement you have brought to our family. We love you more then you can ever know!!

Things we have been up to!

2009-03-25T08:05:00.000-07:00

We have gone and gone and haven't stoped. Justin had pine wood derby and sad to say he didn't win. Last year we had to go to district because he did win. So he was a little sad but it was healthy competitions.

Then we had spring break, We left on wed. afternoon and went to jodi's softball game. The next day we took justin to the science center where we saw the news guy from channel 12 there, but we didn't make it on the news.
After that we went to the phoenix zoo, justin had so much fun. Kashlee wasn't to into the zoo, but when we saw the horses she was in heaven. Like we don't see horses everyday! We felt so bad for her because she was so sick, we had to take her to the urgent care, she had double ear infections, fever, runny nose all of it. But we are back to normal now. Well then on Friday me and kashlee went shopping with my sister and mom. Justin and JJ went to peter piper pizza and to a movie. We came home on sat. for sharleens baby shower. We had a fun weekend even though we went to the urgent care.

2009-02-14T13:40:00.000-08:00

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY !!

lOVE yA aLL hAVE a lOVELY dAY!

Loosing it!!!

2009-01-23T13:15:00.000-08:00

Ok not literally, but physically!! My cousin sent me an email and asked if I wanted to join her family in a contest for the biggest looser, Fenn style!! So I paid my
25$ and committed to do it. So far I have lost 6 pounds in a week and a half. I am hoping to make a change in my life for the better and get healthy. I cant only blame my weight on my kids and the inherited body parts any more. I did it "I love Food!" I may not get to my pre baby size 10 years ago, but I will hopefully look GOOD!! Here is to skinny, wish me luck!! I will post after pictures, not before one's!!

Cant believe it!!

2009-01-08T10:37:00.000-08:00

10 years and counting!! Today is mine and JJ wedding ann. We have been through so much these past years. Baby's, no baby's, building a house, love, hard ache. And we love each other even more each day!! I love this man so much and I am blessed to get to be with him forever!! Love you J!!

2009-01-06T14:21:00.000-08:00

Ok, so my sister is the most gorgeous women I know and she has the best taste in decorating. So I got this idea from her but just made it my own way. Her friend made this gaint letter K for me and I found this old picture frame. So I painted it white and added the ribbon. I just love it on kashlee's wall, that my sister painted! Thank you meredith for being the Neatest person I know. I love you!!

2009-01-06T07:55:00.000-08:00

We had a great Christmas this year. Justin got everything star wars, and kashlee got everything Baby. We love spending time as a family and being together.
JJ and his family grew up going out to a ranch that his grandparent owned. Well he had flash back the other day. His dad had gotten alot of cows lately and wanted to brand them with his brand. So JJ, his brother, dad and grandpa spent a Saturday branding them, getting kicked in the sensitive parts and had a great time.
You always wonder when the season is over that things will slow down sometime?? But I remember saying that last year and thinking that its got to slow down sometime? So I am not going to hope this year and just go with the flow. Here is to life and to all the busier it gets!! Hope you all have a great new year!!

2008-12-18T13:56:00.001-08:00

Still Here!! Lots going on check out the pictues! My sister had twin girls, We went to glendale giltters, and saw twilight!! Busy busy busy!!!

Update

2008-12-02T15:13:00.000-08:00

Just to let ya all know, My gyn called and the results came back as NORMAL!! We are so happy. I go and see the surgeon on Friday, and I am grateful that it is all over. I am so grateful for all your prayers, love and support. I don't think you can get through things like this with out it. I love ya all lots!!

Prayers and Blessings

2008-11-12T11:06:00.000-08:00

This is something I contemplated putting on my blog. But since this is some what my journal here we go. Back a couple of months ago I had some pain in my chest on my left side. I went to the doctor to get it checked out. He suggested that I have a mammogram done. So off I went to embark on a adventure that I thought would happen in about 5 years, not 5 years to soon! Well long story short, the pain on the left side was nothing but, it was on the right side. I met with the radiologist, surgeon, and my gyn. I have a LUMP. Both of my grandmothers have both suffered from breast cancer and I knew that it could happen to me, but not this young. So after two long and the nerve racking months, I had surgery! We got to the hospital and found that the lump had disappeared. But there was fluid and junk left behind. We are waiting for news as to what it is. And yes it can happen again. So thank you for all the prayers and for the blessing from my wonderful husband and dad. I know it made a difference. I am so grateful for the priesthood in my life. If I had not listened to the spirit, who knows what would have happened, I am truly blessed. I am doing fine now, just a little sore and tired. Trying to get back on my feet.

Cold Weather

2008-11-12T10:50:00.000-08:00

Well the weather has gotten a little cold lately. So we had gone up to the mountain a couple of weeks ago and brought down some wood to burn on our fire place. Well we felt we need to add to our pile. We had deiced to go to the mountain again two weekends ago, but then we got to thinking. In the back part of our property we have a forest of mesquite trees and wanted to use our own resources and cut down our own trees and save the gas money. So here is JJ cutting down a fallen tree and the back of the truck loaded up!! We have alot to go! I feel like in time that you would just go into your back yard or somewhere and cut down a tree and through it in the fire!! Next the garden or a grassy front yard? Who knows!!

Happy Halloween

2008-11-01T09:50:00.000-07:00

Crazy! Here we are again, and its Halloween! This year justin dressed up as Anikin sky walker, and kashlee dressed up as a lady bug. They has so much fun. We went trick or treating at the ball Fields in central. We like it there cause they can see with all the big lights. We met some good friends their and some fun family. We ate hot dogs, laughed and took lots of pictures. Me and JJ went as ourselves this year. Hope you all had as much fun as we did.

Pumpkins

2008-10-28T12:54:00.000-07:00

For family home evening we craved pumpkins. We each had one and had so much fun craving them. We ordered pizza and laughed and had lots of fun as a family. JJ put kashlee on top of justin pumpkin and she didn't like that very much. When we put them out side she kept saying "ewwwww" and didn't want to carry it. Now we cant wait to lite them on Halloween!!

Fair Parade

2008-10-20T08:58:00.000-07:00

Justin got the chance to be in the Fair Parade. He said that he had to walk so far, and he was so tired. Joyce and Shar and her boys came to show support. This year the parade was so long. You can tell in the picture he was a little embarrassed at how crazy his mom is. We then ate at McDonalds for lunch, and went to the fair that night. I have to say that it was a really fun day!

Busy, Busy, Busy

2008-10-06T10:18:00.000-07:00

We have been so busy these last couple of weeks. JJ's family had a roping in September and we had so much fun, even Kashlee got her roping in to get ready. Then my sister had her baby shower that me and my mom threw for her. We had so much fun and had really good food to eat. If you didn't know she is having twins and they are GIRLS!! We cant wait! Here are some Pictures of the party.

A Girl Cant Have Too Many SHOES!!

2008-09-04T12:52:00.000-07:00

Kashlee is obsessed with shoes. I bought these boots at target the other day, and you should of seen her face when I gave them to her. She loves shoes, No shoe is safe, Boys, Dads, Moms, Aunts, Uncles, Grandparents, and boy cousins, Even Maziee has had to sacrifice a shoe or two. On the wrong feet or the right ones, she is puttin um on. And if they dont fit she gets MAD. I feel her frustration, I have the same addiction to the shoes in my life. My mom always said that a girl cant have too many pairs of shoes, and purses. We are working on that one! So in the mean time our days consist of the trying on of the shoes. A girl after my own heart.

JJ my LOVE

2008-08-26T08:23:00.000-07:00

Ok I have to post it!! I just read jennifers blog about clint and remembered all the times that JJ has said stuff or done stuff while asleep. Well me and JJ went to my parents house last weekend. We stay in my sisters room since she is home at last. Well we forgot the play pin and so kashlee slept with us in the king size bed. Well it was about 3 in the morning and she started to cry a little, all of a sudden JJ jumps out of bed and starts fumbling around and grabs my sister I-pod on her dresser and it lights up, so he starts saying "I got a light, I got a light!!" and spinning around in circles yelling at the top of his lungs while holding it in the air. I'm like what are you doing, your going to break the I-pod get back in bed. So he came to bed and started to snore like nothing ever happened. I could go on and on he's a crazy sleeper. He still doesnt remember anything. It must be an Alder thing, steven has some crazy stories also. Sorry boy's!!!!

HaPpY BiRtHdAy

2008-08-20T14:10:00.000-07:00

Happy birthday to the cutest boys!! Seth already had his and rileys is today. They both turned three!!! It is so exciting to see these little boys grow up so fast. I love them so much and hope they had and have a great birthday!!! Love you boys, Love Aunt LoLo

If You Didnt Know?

2008-07-31T14:29:00.000-07:00

Well if you hadn't noticed my little kashlee has a bump on her forehead. No she didn't hit it and I don't beat my kid. When kashlee was about 3 months old one day she had a red dot on her eyebrow. I watched it for a couple of days and decided to take her to the doctor. So I made a appointment and went to see the doctor. Right away he said that it was a hemangeoma. It is when a bunch of blood vessels collect under the skin and causes it to make a bump. We see a ped. plastic surgeon every three months. Hes a really good doctor, and we trust him alot. He said that it should be gone by the time she is 6. Just in time for kindergarten. We have to be really careful with it because she could hit it and bleed really bad. And if she does we go to the ER!!! So it does look like she hit it really bad and that it hurts, But she didn't hit it and it doesn't hurt her at all. But I don't mind talking about it and just ask me any questions, I love talking about something that might help someone else someday.
We think she is the most beautiful baby we have ever seen. Boy do we love her. So also in the process we saw a eye doctor to have her eye checked out and we found out that she is severely far sighted, just like her dad!! So in Oct. she gets to wear eye glasses. Fun, Fun, Fun!!!!!!!!!

Catch-in-up

2008-07-31T14:14:00.000-07:00

Well summer is about to end and school begins. Justin will be in the 3rd. Grade, I cant believe it. He has grown up so much in the last year. He is such a good brother and he loves her so much. He has been so much good help this summer, I don't know what I will do when he goes back to school. Well my wonderful friends have got me addicted to the most wonderful and exciting book I have ever read. You guessed it TWILIGHT. Boy I cant put it down!! It's been fun!!! Well life is going good and we just trug along. Well you wont believe what happened, Well when we got our pictures of the beach, we used Cim's camera. So I took my sd card so that I would have them and not have to get them from anybody. Well I stuck it in my pocket and thought to my self, " when you get home take it out!" Well as you can guess I didn't. I washed it in the washer when we got home. So I air dried it out and as you can tell it worked and so I have been scared to put it in my camera. So sorry for all the up to date pictures.

Week long Vacation

2008-06-29T13:50:00.000-07:00

Well we lasted a week in L.A. JJ's mom rented a beach house in Huntington beach for a week. It had 4 bedrooms so everyone had there own space. Well we drew straws and JJ got the longest straw and so we got the biggest room. Nice huh. Well we drove to mesa on Friday and left early Saturday morning for cal. We got there about 4 in the afternoon and hit the beach! Then on Sunday we just hung around and they said that we hit a heat wave and they had no ac or a swamp cooler.
So we just sat in the heat and about died. But it cooled off the next day. Then Monday we just went to the beach and played. Me and cim said that we need to go to the store so we hit the old navy, children's place, and Tilly's!!! Score we got tons of good stuff. Then on Tuesday we went to Sea World and had tons of fun. We left late that night and had a long drive home to the beach house{ sea world is in San Diego}.

Then on Wednesday we spent the day at the beach and ate at Joe's crab shack. I just got a hamburger, sorry not crazy for the fish. Then on Thursday we went to raging rapids, it was so much fun going on all the rides, kashlee had a blast running in and out of the water and going down all the sides.
This time justin could go on the rides that we could go on. Then friday we spent the last day at the beach and we went down to new port beach and took family pictures by some rocks. It was perfect because it was sunset. We then had steak dinner at the beach house and packed for the long day ahead. It took us 12 hours to come home and very cranky baby's. But we had a blast and were so glad to have our dad for a whole week to ourselves. Thanks for the great vacation Joyce!!

Tag

2008-06-15T20:27:00.000-07:00

I thought I would get away from having to do this but I guess it was coming.

5 things on my to do list, Pack to go on vacation for a week, Clean my house{always on my list}, Laundry, wash my car, make it to town some time this week.

5 jobs I've had, Kenny Rogers Roaster, La Petite Academy, Cottonwood Designs, Dr. Caters office Secretary, MOM!

5 Places I have lived, Phoenix, Pima, Thatcher, Mesa, back to Pima.

5 Favorite snacks, Brownies, cookies, chocolate, Ice cream, snickers {Bad I know!}

5 things you don't know about me are, I bit my nails bad, I am afraid of the dark, I don't like any kind of fish, I don't care for tomatoes, I belt out songs in the car with my family!{only my family, sorry everyone}

5 thing I would do if I was a billionaire, Pay off all our debt, Buy a new new car,
buy a sweet truck for JJ, go on a really long vacation, help family.

5 things I love, JJ, Jusitn, Kashlee, being with family, chocolate!!

I tag meredith, jodi, sherri, melissa, shayleen love ya all!!

Family

2008-05-30T09:07:00.000-07:00

Family is the most important thing in my life. I was raised by loving, selfless, incredible people in the whole world. Being the oldest in my family, I had the honor to be the big sister to 2 sisters and 2 brothers. And my family ceases to amaze me with there wisdom and love. I have very smart brothers and sisters who humor me at times. I always know that they will always be there for me and will never turn there back. For that they have my up most respect. They love my family and never judge. I hope someday that I can be just like them. I don't get to see them as much as I like but when we do its the BEST, And we cant wait till the next time. I thank Heavenly Father every day. I am so Blessed! Love you Guys!

fRiEnDs

2008-05-19T14:14:00.000-07:00

All my life I have been able to have great friends. At different parts of my life they have played a big role in who I am. In high school, we were called the fearsome foursome. Crazy, but we had the most fun times of our lives in high school. They made it bearable. We got together recently and had lunch and caught up on things. I hope to have these friends forever and ever. Love you Guys!!

EnD oF tHe YeAr

2008-05-17T09:34:00.000-07:00

Its Finally the end of the year for justin. He has so much going on! He had his end of the year program at the school. He sang this fish song and had a part were he held a big blow up fish or a hammer head shark, he says. Then he has a party at the safford pool and then a party at his class room, and then the last day of school and then starting baseball with his dad being his coach. Gosh when do we slow down. But I like being busy, it makes things fun. Then swimming lessons, Maybe summer school{Fun classes to keep him busy}. Then we have a vacation in San Diego in June. Then school in Aug. Run, Run, Run, Fun, Fun, Fun!!!

Busy, Busy, Busy

2008-05-14T19:52:00.000-07:00

Boy things have been so busy lately. We had maziee's birthday party this last weekend. She is in love with shrek, so her birthday was full of green m&m's, green punch, and green frosted cupcakes. She is the cutest niece we ever had. We then spent the rest of the day playing in the pool, kashlee just put her feet in the water, it's still a little cold.
We also bought a new car. Its a 2004 ford expedition, We love it!! We finally have more room to do a whole lot more things and take more people with us when we go. We also have a baby that is teething and was very sick. We felt so bad for her, so we spent most of the weekend holding our baby and coming to her every need. Now that she is better she thinks that she can wine all the time and be held. You all know how the all goes. But I am glad that we are past all that and on the mend.

SlEep WaLkInG

2008-05-06T11:08:00.000-07:00

Ok Crazy thing,I caught Justin the other night walking around in my room in the middle of the night. He went into every corner of the room. It freaked me out. So last night something woke me up and I saw justin walking down the hallway going to the living room. So I woke up JJ and told him to go check on him. He was walking around the table in the kitchen, so he walked him back to his bed and stayed with him for a while to make sure he was ok. So when he left for work he saw that the back door was open a little bit, and he remembered that he lock it before we went to bed. So I don't know what to think or do. So I went to web md looking for advice. I hope we can figure things out soon. Scary and Crazy at the same time.

EaRs and BotTLes

2008-04-23T07:44:00.000-07:00

Kashlee has always loved to play with her ears. This has always been a problem from the beginning. She had an ear infection and we didn't know because she always plays with them. Its always when she is tired, mad, or just chillin out. Her hand just go right to the ear. Hers are not the only one either, ours are at risk too. At Christmas we took some cousins pictures and there where her hand right on her ears. I think its the cutest thing. Her little quirk. Then there is her bottle I think we are going to have a hard time taking it away. She is aways asking for it. I only give her juice in a sippy cup, so she knows what a sippy cup is. But I know things will get rough when we start taking it away. Boy oh Boy!!

JuStiN

2008-04-17T16:28:00.000-07:00

Boy Has time flown by. Its amazing how I never thought that I would someday have a 8 year old son. And I never thought that he would someday be a big brother no less. He is so loving to his little sister and would bend over back words for her. She can come knock him over the head and he shakes it off and gives her a hug. If that was my little sister she would pay for that one. Yet we have our challenges with kids stuff, we are not perfect and are learning everyday, life is still fun. He is so smart, which I am so glad. Help full when hes in the mood, loving when things go his way, and an amazing child to me. I Love my Buster brown.

Kisses

2008-04-09T13:03:00.000-07:00

lately JJ has been driving his dads semi's to work and picking up a load of copper and then at times driving it to Miami. So on some days we as a family go with him. We pack lots of snacks and the ever important DVD player, blankets, and toys. Well lately Kashlee has started to give kisses and makes it a game. Too cute, we just love to play along. So I was sitting in the seat and the game began. Kiss after sweet kiss, she wouldn't stop. JJ had to take the funniest picture ever. Being in the truck was so hard for kashlee, because she loves her dad. That weekend was conference weekend and she never left her daddy side. So to see him right next to her just killer her litterly torture, she cried till she fell asleep. Cant blame the girl.

Roping?

2008-04-01T15:25:00.000-07:00

JJ, Steven, Chauncy, and His dad have been working on building an arena on this land that they call the 4 aces. Many Saturdays and evenings have been put into making the best alder arena there is. So on Saturday after a long day of working of on the arena they finally got to put the cows there and attempt to teach them what to do. The cows don't have any idea what they are in for! To make things more fun for everyone, the girl are looking for a swing set for the kids to play on and to stay out of the way and have something to do besides playing in the mud. And justin is excited because he gets to run the shut. Exciting days ahead for JJ and the boys. So anybody wanting to learn to rope or in need of some excitement come on over. Kashlee just points at the cows and says "hi,hi,hi" and "oooooh"!

One YeAr ShOTs

2008-03-27T14:39:00.000-07:00

Kashlee had her one year shots today. She had to have 4 of them. I always feel so bad because you have to hold them down and they trust you with there life's and you subject them to pain the the soft part of there legs. On these days you feel like you are the worst mom and then one who is only looking out for there health. So what is a mom to do. Give them Tylenol, buy them a toy, feed them french Fry's and just love them. Then on the way home she fell asleep with a french fry in her mouth, exhausted from her meds, and such a horrible day.

Tractor

2008-03-27T14:24:00.000-07:00

A few years ago justin got this tractor for Christmas and it has made alot of moves and has fallen apart a number of times. Its so neat to see that kashlee has the same love for the worn in red tractor. All she wants to do is sit and wait for her daddy to come home. {That is her favorite time of day.} When he comes home she says,"Hi,Hi,Hi" till he acknowledges her. Then hugs him for about an hour and wont leave his side the rest of the day. Boy is she going to have him wrapped around her finger. You think?

BirThDay GirL

2008-03-24T14:16:00.000-07:00

Kashlee turned one!! Yesterday she had her first birthday. Boy did time go by fast and having too much fun. Unfortunitly I was not feeling good and coulnd do all that I had planned. But it was still a good day. We had a huge easter egg hunt with all her boy cousins. She is the only girl in this Alder family of boys. Spoiled huh!! You bet she got all the good gifts, Thanks to all our family and friends you guys are the best, kashlee is in heaven!

First Pine Wood Derby

2008-03-24T14:09:00.000-07:00

Justin had his first pine wood derby on Friday. And you wont believe that he won first place. I don't know if justin or his dad was more excited about the win. So then on Saturday we went to district in thatcher, and sad to say that he didn't win. But he had a good time and cant wait till next year.

2008-03-19T09:59:00.000-07:00

Ever since Kashlee figured out how to crawl and walk the house isn't safe anymore!! I thought that my house it pretty much baby proof and that we were pretty good. Well we are relearning that it isn't the case anymore. She likes the green grass in my plant in the kitchen and the toilet paper in the bathroom and her wipes can be emptied in 3 seconds flat!! But what would my life be if we didn't have her to keep us young and going 24/7!! Boy do we love this little girl!!

My Baby Girl

2008-03-19T09:42:00.000-07:00

Boy time has gone by fast. My baby girl is growing up so fast. This Sunday she is going to be 1 year old. I know, we worked so hard to get her here and then she grows up on us. She also had her third appointment with her hemangeoma Dr. If anybody ever has to see a plastics surgeon he's the one to see. For those who don't know when kashlee was 2 months old she had a purple dot on her eyebrow, so we took her to our Dr and he said that it was no big deal and that it would go away on its own. But being concerned parents that we are, we went a step further and saw a surgeon{who we love} and it has since been going down like he said. We see him every other month so he can keep an eye on it.

SOLD!!

2008-03-13T15:02:00.000-07:00

We finally sold my yukon!! Now I get to find a new car. Hard but fun, and I am so excited to get something I really want. And that will fit my whole family. We are also going to do invitro this summer and we are putting in more than one and might need to fit our whole family, if its more than one. SCARY!!

Here we go!

2008-03-12T12:06:00.000-07:00

I've decided to start blogging with the push of my sister and the need to keep more in touch of the lives of out kids. Then maybe this could push me to keep somewhat of a journal. Hope you all will see the humor in all thing like we do!