The Adams Family

2010-05-02T16:22:00.000-07:00

Preview

2010-04-20T11:36:00.000-07:00

Most of you know that we just bought our first home together in Highland last month. It's very rewarding owning a home , but it is also sooooo much work. I do enjoy the interior design part a lot. I almost went to school for that and

I'm now kicking myself really hard for not doing it! Anyways I have put together a few rooms but it feels like everything is still missing something.

Here are a few pictures of Sawyer's room. We are stilling missing his nightstand and roman shades on his door windows. Other than that he's is the most complete of the rooms. We took down his bunk beds and made them into 2 twins. One for Sawyer and then other for Easton when he is here.

We added new duvet covers, pillow, sheets, quilts and artwork.

If you can't tell already we have a sports theme going on here!! I love the canvas mural of the football player running down the tunnel.

We need lots of storage for all of Sawyer's little knick-knacks. I found this cute

bead board book shelf and added the metal locker baskets.

Sawyer's bathroom

Two rooms down alot more to go! Check back for more.

Taytem's Circus/Carnival Party!!( Feburary 21, 2010)

2010-04-20T08:21:00.000-07:00

For Taytem's 2nd Birthday we had a Circus/Carnival theme party!

I got these cute custom invitations online at http://www.blogger.com/www.etsy.com each one of the

kids got their own ticket to the party.

Taytem with her favorite gift- a doll and stroller from her aunt and uncle and cousins.

We stared out with a "Photo Booth" photo op when you first came in the house. We had balloons to hold and clown noses to wear! I had a Polaroid camera we started using until it jammed and we couldn't get it to work. Oh well!

We had LARGE ENORMOUS balloons and this cute flag banner I made.

Sawyer and Taytem opening her presents. (Sorry it's blurry)

Sawyer was so excited to wear his clown nose can you tell!!

For party favors we had a candy buffet table and everyone got a bag to load up on the candy!!

Candy buffet table

We had so much candy leftover I was passing it out to the neighbors.

Taytem and her flower made by Dot the Clown!! She was great and also painted faces.

Taytem was not into the face painting.

Taytem's birthday cake, I tried to make. We didn't eat it, it was just for looks.

Brielle getting her face paint by Dot the Clown. We also had carnival games for the kids to play, hot dogs, hamburgers, and fresh made popcorn!

Marcus and Jake (Taytem's hot cousins!)

Maycee and Brooke

(Taytem's half sister and cousin)

Side note: We had just moved in the night before to our new house. We were up all night trying to get the house ready for the party. Slightly crazy but it was fun.

Sawyer's Big Day( 8 years in the making!!)

2010-04-01T14:24:00.000-07:00

So I need to get back in the swing of things and start posting again. We have had a lot of big changes in our family and it's about time I share them with you all. The first of big events in our family happened back in October of 2009.

I think we started the process in January and through lawyers and the courts everything just takes FOREVER!

Rob officially adopted Sawyer!!!

I remember sitting at the dinner table just a short time after Rob and I got married and Sawyer said, "Rob should I call you Rob or Dad?"

Rob replied,"Whatever you want to Sawyer."

From that day Sawyer called him both or Rob I mean Dad.

If you ask Sawyer he knows no different Rob has been like a Dad to him since they have met.

Sawyer will also tell you that they are exactly alike and then proceed to list everything the both like and have in common... hair is the same

same glasses

both like to eat-

Ice cream

Steak

cold cereal

crab

Nascar

Football

Transformers.

And the list could go on!

The night before the big day our family got together at Brick Oven and had dinner. We knew not everyone could make it the next morning. Grandpa and Grandma Adams couldn't make it they were taking cows to Colorado for the winter. We tried to reschedule but once again the courts are impossible and it would have 2 more months.

Sawyer with his Grandpa and Grandma Bushman and his Great Grandma Fisher.
Grandma Fischer and Sawyer

Most of Sawyer's cousins on my side of the family.

Jaxon, Boston, Sawyer, Cy, Kelson, Bently, Taytem, Brielle,

Gerhig, Quincey, Cassie and Gus.

We had Judge Hansen, and he was great. He asked Sawyer if he wanted Rob to adopted him and if he wanted his last name changed to Adams. Sawyer said yes but was very nervous. The Judge also told Sawyer how lucky he was to be adopted by such a great guy!

Next the Judge went on to ask Rob a lot of questions. He then went on to say what a great guy Rob must be and is to adopt Sawyer. But we all know Rob is anyways don't we!!!

Then we were able to shake his hand and take some pictures with him. Judge Hansen told Rob again that he was very proud of him for "stepping up the plate" as he put it. He said that it was one of his favorite days because most days are negative as where ours was such a positive.

Maddux, Sawyer, and Trail

All of our wonderful family that could come to support us on such a big day!!

I don't have any pictures but Sawyer was able to go spend the rest of the day with his Grandpa at work. Grandpa's work if you don't already know consists of BYU sports. Sawyer first went to basketball practice and hung out with the team. He was able to go on the court and shot around with all the big guys. Next it was off to football practice where Coach Mendenhall shook his hand and congratulated him on being adopted and signed a helmet for him. He was also congratulated by Coach Doman who told him all of his kids were adoptive and he knew just how special the day was for Sawyer. But I think the highlight was when Coach asked him what position he played in football and then sent Sawyer off with those guys to run drill and practice the rest of the time with.

I sure think it was one day Sawyer will never forget!!

TaCkLe FooTbAll!

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This year was Sawyer's first year to play tackle football. He was so excited going to the weigh in, coaches meeting and the first week of practice. They had practice every Monday-Thursday and games on Saturday.
Sawyer was one of the youngest on his team and so he didn't get to play a lot. There was also 32 players on his team. But he loved every second that he got to play. He made lots of new friends and had a blast. Rob told him that next year he will be older and have experience and be one of the top players on his team.

DiSneylAnd TrIp!!!

2009-11-05T14:46:00.000-08:00

We took the family and my Mom down to Disneyland for a week. Sawyer has been begging to go and we thought it would be fun to take Tay for her first trip.

We did the Storyteller's breakfast at our hotel and Sawyer was more interested with getting his picture taken with all the character instead of eating. Taytem was the opposite, she liked the characters from a distance.

My Dad couldn't make it for the whole week, so we flew him down on Sunday morning and stayed for 2 days. It was a lot of fun. Muhollands Madness was one of Sawyer's favorite rides so him, Rob and my Dad rode it over and over again.

We got there the weekend they were decorated for Halloween. They had a great Halloween fireworks show we watched almost every night.

The Adams Family!!

Taytem and Sawyer eating Cheetos for breakfast!! Isn't that how it goes when you're on vacation?

Sawyer watching some TV on the plane ride down.

The first day we got there Taytem saw Minnie and wanted to go see her. So, we waited in line and when it was our turn Taytem freaked out and swatted at Minnie.

This is my Moms attempt at taking our family pic!!

The weather was a little on the warm side and the crowds were very few. The kids got to ride all the rides whenever they wanted without to much of a line.

Sawyer and Woody

Taytem had to ride the carousel over and over again, without any one's help. She thinks she is so BIG.

Taytem loved the parades and would dance!

We did some shopping at Downtown Disney and while Rob was looking in the Quicksilver store and I was chasing Taytem, Sawyer was being a live model!! He fits right in check out the shirt!!

My VERY cute kids.

We had such a great time and we are so glad Dad(ROB) would take the time off work to go with us!!!

Dallas Texas

2009-11-01T17:37:00.000-08:00

Rob had been talking about going to Dallas for BYU's first game in the new Cowboy's stadium since he first heard about it. I finally decided lets just go. (I personally would have rather went somewhere else, but I got my trip a few weeks later to Disneyland.)

We started off with a flight to Denver and then from there down to Dallas.

This was Taytem's first time on an airplane and we were kind of nervous. She actually did really well and either slept or just watched TV.

When we finally got to Dallas is was very late. This is Sawyer and Taytem riding the shuttle to get our rental car. Sawyer was so upset that we didn't rent a Camero. We keep trying to explain that we all couldn't fit in one. He's a little obsessed with Transformers.

We stayed at The Gaylord Texan Resort on Lake Grapevine. It was a very nice hotel, with a huge atrium in the center with shops, restaurants and huge fountains. The kids loved to go down and just walk around looking at everything.
Sawyer loved the Steer with huge Texas style horns!

The next morning Rob had us up and ready to head to the stadium 4 hours before, yes I said 4 hours before the game started.

Once we got there we couldn't even get inside until 1 hour before game time, so we sat around in the hot humid sun.

Sawyer played in this fountain to keep COOL. Okay I stuck my feet in too!!

My mom, Taytem, Rob and Sawyer in front of the Cowboy's Stadium.

My Dad is the equipment manager for BYU so it fun to see him down on the field during the games. This is after they won, celebrating. My Dad is the on the bottom of the screen with the blue hat and shirt.

The game was so intense, I couldn't sit still. The inside was great, soft padded seats, lots of leg room. It was like a really nice hotel not a stadium. Taytem was so cute, when everyone would stand up and cheer she would too! She would throw her arm up and scream.

The next day we swam and chilled at the hotel. Eating some great food and taking naps.

Sawyer had a blast at the pool, doing all sorts of tricks off the side.

Me and Taytem

Right next to our hotel was Bass Pro, we went to check it out. It's a lot like Cabella's but with more fishing than hunting.

Taytem loved to talk on the phone, it was low and within reach for her.

My Mom and Sawyer reading before bed.

We had such a great trip, it was fun to get away and see BYU win a big game.

Las Vegas-Lion King

2009-08-12T09:38:00.001-07:00

This summer we took the kids down to Las Vegas for a weekend getaway. We took the new car the first weekend we got it and headed on a road trip.

We stayed at the JW Marriott which I would recommend to anyone staying in Vegas with kids. While down there we swam a lot and we to see the Broadway show of Lion King.
Sawyer took this shot, he said he loves the palm trees

Taytem and her Dad poolside

The first night we got there Sawyer climbed into bed and was out in seconds.

Mom and Sawyer at the pool.

Taytem drinking her bottle poolside

Sawyers photography skills!

I don't have any pictures from the play because we were hanging out at the pool that morning and the headed up to the room for naps. I woke up and we were going to be late!!

Everyone hurried and showered got ready and headed to the strip.

We got to the Mandalay Bay where the play is at and went to do valet parking which happened to be full!! We made it just in time for the closing of the doors.

In all of the rush I left the camera at the hotel.

We LOVED the Lion King, especially Sawyer. Taytem did great for the whole 2 hours. Everyone should check it out.

Fourh of July

2009-08-12T09:14:00.000-07:00

Every 4th of July that we don't go to the stadium of Fire we go to BYU football practice field and watch the fireworks. Thanks to my Dad we get special privileges, with limited people on the field. We eat pizza and the kids played around while we waited.

Taytem and Gerhig playing around waiting for the fireworks.
Taytem at the parade

Sawyer stayed out all night with his cousins, Grandpa and Dad to save our seats for the parade. They didn't get much sleep thanks to the thunder storm and rain.

My attempt to get their picture together. Taytem won't hold still for a second.

Jumbotron and Jazz Game

2009-02-09T08:58:00.000-08:00

Rob was given some really good tickets to the Jazz game, so we took the kids and Sawyer's cousin Jaxon. During the first half every time the music would play Taytem wanted to stand up on my lap and dance. One of the times she did I notice the camera was right on her and within seconds she was on the jumbo tron dancing away!! We were all excited except Sawyer. Ever since he was just little he has tried everything to get on the jumbo tron at the Jazz and Byu games.

So through out the rest of the game Jaxon and Sawyer tried and tried. Finally when it was almost over, they tried for the last time. Jaxon was dancing away and Sawyer was playing his air guitar.and they made it!! Jaxon lean over and yelled Sawyer we're on the TV. After we asked Sawyer if he saw himself up on the jumbo tron and he said no, I just put my head down and just played!!

So it was quite the night with our family on the jumbo tron, our little famous seconds in life.

Folded in Half

2009-02-09T08:40:00.000-08:00

The other night I went to check on Taytem, lately she has been getting her feet or hand stuck in her crib. When I walked in and looked at her my first thought was, "Where are her legs?"

Then after a closer look I notice she was laying on them. She had fallen asleep folded in half!! Her head is resting on the mattress, that is just how flexible she is.

Playing in the snow

2009-02-08T18:40:00.000-08:00

Taytem all bundled up to go play in the snow with Dad and her brothers and sister. She was so bundled up she had a hard time sitting, I think she fell over twice before I got this picture.

Sawyer and Maycee being pulled behind the four wheeler. Easton didn't want anything to do with it. He was way to nervous. We finally got him on when it was time to quit and then he didn't want to stop.

Taytem riding with Dad.

Christmas at the Adams ( better late than never)

2009-02-08T18:12:00.000-08:00

This year was Taytem's first Christmas and we had a lot of fun with her. She loves looking at herself in the mirror, so when I saw this cute musical mirror I knew exactly what to get her for Christmas.
Sawyer has been asking for a "real" four wheeler for the past 3 years. He has had the power wheel ones but they don't work as well. So this year all he was asking for was the four wheeler. Santa was so great and got the four wheeler. The only bad thing was on the way here from the North Pole the battery died. Dad tried to fix it and accidentally unplugged a wire.
To make a long story short, Sawyer patiently waited 4 days to ride his new wheeler!! Never once did he complain or get mad. I was so impressed with him.

He begged and begged for this jersey at the BYU bookstore even though it's 3 sizes to big.

This was his present from Taytem and he loved it. He also loved that it came with a new cheerleader outfit for Taytem.

Taytem wasn't really into the presents but she loved the paper.

Taytem and her first Cabbage Patch Baby.

Sawyer and his new DS! It's a must have for all car/plane rides.

We started a new tradition in our family, one that Rob grew up with. We let the kids open one present on Christmas Eve.

Christmas Eve we when with my family to my Grandma's house for dinner and a party. This year Santa came and Taytem did not like it at all. I tried a few times and even tried to distract her, but nothing worked and all of the pictures are of her screaming.

Growing up we always had Santa come, it's fun to carry on traditions with my kids.

Thanksgiving trip to Monticello

2008-12-05T02:59:00.000-08:00

During the trip down south we went to Moab for the day. Sawyer loved the sand hill and was completely covered with red sand.

The whole family hiked to the Delicate Arch. I have never been and it was a good hike. Rob told Sawyer we had to stay on the trails and not touch or the "TH's" would be mad. Sawyer asked what it was and Rob told him is was a tree hugger and that they were really weird. So we pull up and park the car and Rob says Sawyer look right next to us they are TH's. I quickly replied Rob if you tell Sawyer that he will call them that and embarass everyone! Rob then had to explain we can't call them that to their face.(Which was even better!) During the hike I over hear Sawyer asking one of his cousins, "Do you know what a TH is? I do it's someone who is mean and hugs trees!" I guess Rob hasn't learned you don't tell Sawyer something unless it's safe for everyone to hear. Sawyer will repeat every.

Taytem had the good life in the Kelti (thanks Sarah!!)

This was our gang hanging out getting ready for the hike back.

Our cute family at the base of the Arch

Auntie Kenneth!! We love him not only does he do amazing hair(mine) he is a lot of fun.

Sawyer off hiking away. This was Sawyer's first time really hiking.

Taytem had such a good time on Dad's back, she would play with his hair, rub his neck and my favorite spit all of the back of his neck!

Gage and Sawyer, Sawyer loves to go to Monticello mainly to play with Gage these two are together non-stop the whole trip. They have sleepovers, swim in the pool and get lost for hours down in Grandma Adam's basement. We wish Gage lived closer.

Rob, Taytem and his sister Sumer and Emery

We got to the base of where we were to hike and everyone was piling out of the cars. Sawyer got in one of his moods and decided that he wanted jeans to wear like everyone else. He was so mad and didn't want to get out of the car or go on the hike. Of course he didn't say anything while I was getting him dressed or while we were eating breakfast at Grandma's or when we went back to the hotel to get a few things, or even at the store in Moab. It wasn't until we were there ready to hike. He complained and told me how stupid the hike and everything about it was until about one-third of the way up, then he ran up with all the kids and I didn't hear from him about the jeans the rest of the day!

This year we went to Monticello for Thanksgiving with the Adams Family. It is always fun to go and see all of the cousins, aunts, uncles, and Grandpa and Grandma and Grandma Pearl who last time asked who the Hell I was! She's 90 and doesn't quite remember very well. Then on the other hand is Grandpa Lynn who can remember my name, Sawyers and Taytems and how old everyone is. My favorite is Grandpa Lynn is a total cowboy but boy does he love to golf! Not to mention the little 'ol town of Monticello population 15oo(Maybe!)

This is cute Emery and Jade, who are my little shadow!!

Taytem playing with her cousin Kooper who is only three days younger than her.

It's fun to see these two and how big they are getting. Kooper can crawl and will walk with help. Taytem will do neither!

We had a good time eating lots of good food and hanging out with the family.

9 mos. old

2008-12-05T02:48:00.000-08:00

I decided to try and take some more pictures of Taytem. She is now 9 months old and I can't believe how big she has gotten!
Her favorite thing right now is her foot! She loves eating her toes.

She wasn't quite sure what I was doing hence the look on her face.

I love her smile.

I've had this hat for quite awhile meaning to take pics of her in it, I have finally got around to it.

Halloween Night

2008-11-02T08:38:00.000-08:00

Sawyer and his cousins Maddux and Gus were football players. Rob went as their coach!
Taytem was a lion, to keep her warm!

Gerhig Pooh trying to escape his stroller

Sawyer and his dad carved these pumpkins the night before. We had other pumpkins but they were stolen off our porch. So we waited til the last minute to get more.

I'm Sawyer's room mother and I was in charge of the Halloween party. We had lots of fun and the party went really well. This is Sawyer and his teacher Mrs. Robbins (Little Miss Mufett)

Family Halloween Party

2008-11-02T07:34:00.000-08:00

My aunt Lisa use to have the most wonderful Halloween parties when I was younger. It was always so much fun going to her parties. So this year I decided to do one for all of the kids in my family. It took alot of work and time but it was worth it.
This table had the food favors for the kids. Popcorn hands and Witches hats

We did most of the party out in my Moms garage, it was such a nice night. I was glad the weather cooperated.

We had dinner and then the kids played a few games, made the paper rockets and had a parade.

We had Mummy hot dogs and bone bread sticks!

The girls got these buckets that I made while the boys got black witch cauldrons for favors.

Thanks to my brother-in-law, Michael, we used his rocket launcher and the kids made rockets. This was quite the hit of the party!

My mom helping the kids with thier rockets.

My cousin Kate and my cousin Carly's new baby Levi.

My cousin Erica and my cousin Adriann's baby girl Madison(one of the twins)

Michael my cousins husband and the other twin Michael.

All of the kids outside

More of the Halloween Parade

Halloween Party!

2008-11-02T07:12:00.000-08:00

Thank you to everyone for coming and for the pictures. I was so busy with the party that I forgot to take any pictures myself!! Sorry if I spelled any names wrong! Here are all of the cute kids that were at the party. I have pictures for everyone and I will be mailing them out!

Belle

Bently
Bently was so cute the whole time I was getting things ready walking in and out of the garage she would shut the door and lock me out!

Tinkerbell

Isabella

Sorry Isabella wasn't to sure about standing by the ghost for his pic.

BYU football player, Vampire, mermaid, vampire

Sawyer, Maycee, Taytem and Easton

Dad and his girls

Gerhig is so silly, while the kids were playing a game trying to throw the candy corn in the pumpkin, he sat himself down on and started eating the candy corn off the ground that was missing the pumpkins!

Dasiy and Donald
Noah and Zoey
Zoey made my night, when she was approaching the party in her very cute little voice she exclaimed, "It's a Party! It's a Party!" she was so excited.

We had a special guest appearance from Tiger Woods himself!
Trail

Storm Trooper
Justice

Clown

Brayden

Curious George, BYU football player, Bunny, BYU cheerleader

Kelson, Gus, Cassie, Brielle

Alien, Winnie the Pooh and Witch

Maddux, Gehrig, Quincey

Pink Fairy and Blue Fairy

Audrey and Whitney

Audrey was one of my favorites during the rockets, every time I would launch hers off she would giggle and giggle and giggle non-stop!

Witch and the Joker

Avire and Reese

Vampire, Prom Queen, BYU Cheerleader and Witch

Maycee, Brooke, Bri and Quincey

More Fall Break

2008-11-02T06:38:00.000-08:00

For Fall Break almost all of the Grand kids on my side of the family went to the Scarecrow Festival at Thanksgiving Point.

back row:Gus

Middle: Maddux, Gerhig, Brielle, Quincey, Boston,Sawyer,Taytem, Kelson, Danielle, Kassie

Front:Cy, Bently

Danielle was such a good sport and waited in line for the train so we could all ride it! It was a very busy Friday and lots of lines to stand in.

The boys did the rock wall, and Gus went the highest!

I think the second biggest hit of the day were launching rockets. The kids loved this and we had to pull them away to do the other activities.

Sawyer and Taytem

Gerhig, Maddux, Taytem and Sawyer

Brielle, Bently and Quincey. The kids loved the slide, Bently had me taking her down them first(her Mom had foot surgery and couldn't) Then I passed her off to the girls and I think she had more fun with them!

Sawyer

We only lost a few kids that day! First was Kelson, he is only 3, then Sawyer and Gus, and then Sawyer and Maddux. (Maybe I shouldn't post that, because it seems like I'm a bad parent that MY child kept getting lost!)

Taytem and Boston. These two are only a month apart but Boston is bigger! The love playing with each other already.

Taytem kept grabbing Boston's hand and trying to eat it!

The first thing we did when we got there was the trampolines. The kids we so excited to do this.

Sawyer wasn't jumping very high til the man in charge came over and grabbed his feet and bounced him so high I thought Sawyer was going to cry. BUT he didn't and he loved it.

Fall Break

2008-10-28T17:52:00.000-07:00

For Sawyer's fall break this year Rob took some time off and we tried to do some fun activities as a family. On Saturday we took the kids to South Jordan indoor swimming pool. It was so fun they had a huge twisty water slide, an alligator slide, lots of fountains, lazy river, and a separate kiddie pool.

Sawyer surfing down the alligator mouth!

Taytem loved the fountains and swimming. She is such a water baby, we love it!

She is already such a poser for the camera!

Sawyer taking Taytem down the slide

Sawyer went down the large slide many times, I think he had a blast.

On Thursday we all went to Trafalga in Orem to play.

We all did a round of golf. Sawyer and his Dad had fun playing the many games inside. Sawyer also informed me that it was fun but, not as fun as Boondocks!

Taytem taking a swing in her stroller

Rob takes this very serious, he made us all score our games.
Sawyer is very compeitive and wants to do the best(I think he takes after his Mom) so between him and his Dad it was quite the game.

The race track was empty except for Rob and Sawyer. Sawyer wasn't tall enough so he had to ride with his Dad, which was okay because he was driving all crazy and Sawyer loved it.

Ward Halloween Party

2008-10-28T17:36:00.000-07:00

My "Little Mermaid" Taytem and her "Prince Eric" (Dad) I told him I had a Prince Eric costume but he didn't want to dress up!
My BYU quarterback! Sawyer had to be number 15 of course his favorite John Beck!

Saturday night we had our ward Halloween Party, Sawyer was so excited to wear his costume, even though he has been the same thing for the last three years!

On the invite it asked us to bring a sloppy joe mixture, and I just thought how easier I just need a can of "Manwich". I called my mom and asked if she had one, she brought it over and I was saying how easy that was to take. My mom looked at me and said," I think it means you are suppose to make the sloppy joe mix with the hamburger and all! Duh!! It then click, she was right and nice enough to cook and mix it all up while I got the kids in their costumes.

Bottling Tomatoes

2008-10-20T17:57:00.000-07:00

One of my favorite memories when I was younger was helping pick tomatoes and green beans for my Mom and aunt Staryl to bottle. They would bottle so many and it would take days to do it. The whole house would smell of tomatoes. Us kids were in charge of picking buckets full and also help snapping off the ends of the green beans. I remember doing this sitting around on Kaze's front porch talking and laughing and hearing Staryl yelling at Adriann for one thing or another!!

Last week my uncle Taft told us that he had lots of tomatoes left that no one was going to use so anyone that wanted them could have them. So, my Mom and me went and picked all of the riped tomatoes before the big freeze. That next day we spent the whole day bottling them. I didn't know what I was doing so my mom really did all of the work and I just helped here and there.

The finished product! We are ready for lots of taco soup and mac and cheese and tomatoes(NOT the mac and cheese out of the box!!)

We also made Salsa out of the tomatoes, Rob is a big salsa eater so I hope he enjoys it all the hard work I put into it!(I mean my Mom put into it!)

Junior( the dog) and Taytem

2008-10-16T11:59:00.000-07:00

(Side note: to hear the video you need to pause the music on the bottom of my page)
I put Taytem in her saucer the other day while I was fixing dinner,and Junior our dog was out running around. Junior would get up on the saucer next to her and she would freak out!! I thought it was very funny of course, so I grabbed the camera and torchered Taytem one more time with Junior so I could record it. Poor Junior has been nelgected since Taytem was born, he has been replaced, but we still LOVE him.

MY KIDS

2008-10-09T07:38:00.000-07:00

I love my kids so very much and I just wanted to list a few of my favorite things they do.

TAYTEM

-I love her bink smile as we call it, she gives you a big old smile while still having her bink in her mouth.

-When she is super tired she plays with your face or hair.

-She is very ticklish(Rob says she gets this from me) and she can be crying mad and if you just tickle her she stops and laughs.

-How darn excited she gets EVERYTIME she sees me(it never gets old to her and I love it)

-How Dad comes home and for the first 20 mins she won't look at him, she smiles when he talks to her but will not look at him( I think she likes to tease her Dad!)

-Taytem's gorgeous BIG eyes!

SAWYER

-He loves being the big brother and wants to pack Taytem everywhere

-He can play for hours BYU football "play by play" all by himself(you have to see this, he even has the part of the BYU fight song which he hums while he(the team) runs out onto the field

-He loves to tell us all the time everything him and his Dad has in common for example: they love: ice cream, steak and potatoes, cereal, candy, PlayStation collage Football, Guitar Hero, BYU Football. This is just a few, ask him and he'll name them all.

-He loves when people tell him he looks just like his Dad especially now that they have the same glasses.

-When I go and volunteer in his class he makes sure he gives me a hug and kiss before I leave, and he doesn't care if the whole class sees.

-Sawyer's amazingly long eye lashes that any girl would die for.

Taytem's Teeth

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

Taytem finally has gotten her teeth(yea!) After many miserable days and night the first tooth broke through. Last Monday I was holding her and she put my finger in her mouth and starting chewing. I was shocked to feel that she had #2 tooth, hopefully they all come that way when we can't tell they are coming. It makes it so much easier on all of us! She loves to chew on anything she can get a hold of especially someones finger (watch out she can chomp hard)

Our Trip Up North

2008-10-05T15:45:00.001-07:00

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We packed Friday and headed up North to Logan for the BYU vs USU football game. We had planned to get a hotel room up there and stay over night for a little getaway. Once we got up there we found the only room left in Logan.

Taytem and Grandpa Bushman

My Dad works for BYU as the equipment manager, so we get all the game tickets we want!!(Thanks Dad!) So the kids get special treatment and go down on the field with Grandpa. We couldn't get Taytem's attention to take the picture because there was to much going on down on the field. All the cheerleaders thought Taytem was SOOO cute (and she is!)
Sawyer took this picture of Grandpa in action, helping a player with his cleats.
Taytem, Sawyer and Rob. Sawyer thinks it's the coolest thing to have matching glasses like his dad.
This was Taytem's first football game and she was really good. This stadium holds about 30,000 and Sawyer loved being so close to the field.
Grandpa again down on the side lines.

Sawyer and Taytem at the Sherwood Hills Resort in Sardine Canyon.
We woke up to and down pour of rain and we were glad it didn't rain the night before. They had a great swimming pool and we all had a great time swimming.
Rob and Sawyer doing what they do best: Making Taytem laugh
Sawyer jumping off the rocks in the pool

Dad and Taytem in the kiddie pool. She loves to be in the water.
Our fish "Sawyer"
Sawyer is becoming quite the photographer.
I meant to take some pictures in the Canyon because the leaves were changing and it was really pretty, but it was raining so hard I didn't get the chance.

On our way back we stopped at the Hill AirForce Museum. We haven't been there before so we thought we would stop and try it out. Sawyer and Rob were in heaven looking at all the planes, helicopters and Jets. Taytem and I enjoyed it too.

Sawyer and Dad under a GIANT plane
Dad and Sawyer checking out the missile.
One of my favorite planes.
Taytem and her favorite plane.
M*A*S*H Helicopter

Sawyer in the pilot seat
Rob and Taytem in the pilot seat.
Sawyer said he couldn't decided which one was his favorite he liked all the planes. F-16 fighter Jet.
Sawyer by "Blackout" the Transformer HelicopterMe, Taytem and Sawyer

This was Sawyers favorite part, he could to dress up in a flight suit and helmet and pretend to fly the airplanes.

Sawyer and I had to take this picture 20 times and it still didn't work, Dad was changing Taytem's Diaper.
Dad and Sawyer in the flight simulator
We had a lot of fun on our mini trip.

Question?

2008-10-02T11:19:00.000-07:00

Here are some of my baby pictures when I was 6 or 7 months old. I think Taytem resembles me quite a bit, what do you all think?

I was chubbier and we have different eye color but I think you could say she IS 100% my girl!!

Halloween!

2008-10-01T01:30:00.000-07:00

I was shopping at Roberts Craft (they have all of the Halloween and fall decorations on sale) and I came across the very cute Halloween banner. You have to assemble it, but it was very easy. It's actually a lot bigger than the picture makes it out to be.

Toe Problems

2008-09-30T16:24:00.001-07:00

What do you get when you mix weights and your toe in the morning getting out of bed?

TOE + WEIGHT = BROKEN TOE

Thursday morning I was climbing out of bed and stubbed my toe on the weights sitting by my bed. I thought I was doing going working out at home trying to get in shape. I swore(which I think anyone would do) and dropped to the floor in pain. That night at work cute Melissa took good care of me. She called the ER and asked what to do? They to her to buddy wrap it. So if you see me walking funny, it's my toe!

Pinewood Derby

2008-09-27T13:02:00.001-07:00

This year was Easton's first year to do the pinewood derby. His dad made his car and we all nervously waiting for the races to begin. Easton won every single race, taking first place!!

I'm not sure who was more excited Dad or Easton. Sawyer told his dad next year when its his turn he wants the exact same car but yellow!
Dad and Easton nervously waiting their turn to race.

Boating with Friends

2008-09-21T13:34:00.000-07:00

This year we tried to go boating with all of our friends but everyone was so busy we only made it with a few. We took my good friend from work Sarah and her three kids, Savannah, Talia, and Caleb. We had so much fun and Sarah was able to get up wake boarding. While in the boat Sarah got bit by a large fly and it bled. We didn't think anything of it until a few days later I got a call from her tell me how it was all infected and they were worried it could be the plague!!!( so crazy!) She had to have it cultured and sent off for testing, she was also started right away on antibiotics. Thanks goodness she is okay and it wasn't the plague.
Matt and Sara and their boys Kaden and Treven were next to go boating. We we out having a great time. I must confess I didn't bring my camera on trip because for those of you who don't know Sara is a professional photographer and I felt way out of my league taking pictures with her! So Sara when you get a chance I would love for you to email me so pictures so I can post them. Matt went wake boarding first then Rob and then myself, Matt went out for his second run and after a short time the boat just stopped! After Rob and Matt looked at the engine it was determined that a belt had broken and we were stranded. Yes, really stranded we couldn't see a boat anywhere near us. Rob got out the CB radio and radioed for help, and who would respond to our distress? A little sail boat named the Plunger!! I thought we will never get home til 2 in the morning waiting for The Plunger to come and find us and then tow us in. So I got on the phone to my brother, who is a police officer, who put us through to dispatch and they were sending a office out to the marine to get us. LUCKILY we had ONE paddle and Matt was going to use his strong muscles and row us into shore(HA HA!) We have a spotlight on the boat and Rob got it out just in time as a large boat was driving bay off in the distance. We flagged them down and they were heading back to the dock in AF and they were nice enough to tow us back. Thank you kind strangers!

The boat is fixed and the last Wednesday we went boating with Dusty and Jane their cute kids and business partner Alson and wife Myla. We had a great time wake boarding and the kids rode the tube. Dusty cleared the wake, Rob did his back flip, and Jane was totally catching air on her jumps. Sawyer and Myla became friends quick building a hut under the boat with towels. We had just enough time and fun til the storm rolled in. Jane I also would love some pictures to post, I was in such a hurry I couldn't find my camera.
So thanks to everyone who went boating we had a lot of fun(despite the two incidents) and for those who couldn't make it lets do it next year for sure. (We hope by then to have a new boat!!)

True Blue Byu Fans!

2008-09-19T12:36:00.001-07:00

For those who don't know Grandpa works for BYU sports, so for the first away game at Washington we put Taytem is her cheer outfit and Sawyer in his jersey and we sent a picture to Grandpa up at the game.
He said he was so excited to get the picture and he was showing all the players and coaches how cute their fans back home are.

My baby is getting too big!!

2008-09-19T12:36:00.000-07:00

Taytem is now sitting up on her own, it's so fun to watch them grow up. I can't believe she was 4lbs just 7 months ago. We are so impressed (especially her Ped Dr. Mumford) with how well she has done for being a preemie. They say preemies will do everything at least a month behind, but not her she is right on track.

We bought this cute hat at Gap, I can't wait for it to get cold so she can wear it.

Taytem has gotten so big, she is now 7 months old and has such a cute personality! We love to hear her laugh, and she will do it for anyone.

OUCH!! The dentist!

2008-09-06T14:07:00.001-07:00

Before school started Sawyer and I went to the dentist to have our annual cleaning. Sawyer is a very difficult child to get to brush his teeth, so he ended up with four cavities and two teeth that needed to be pulled. One was infected and the other needed to come out for the new one to come in and to make some room in his mouth.

The dentist office wanted us to schedule all of this in 4 different appointments.

I had the hardest time getting him into the office, he was crying and throwing himself on the ground and trying to run away! (Yes very embarrassing)

I asked if they could just do all of his work that day because I didn't think I could get him to come back three more times.

So, we left the office with one very numb mouth and with two holes in his mouth!!

What a traumatic day for both of us!!

Needless to say Sawyer will now brush his teeth with one prompting from me.

First Day of School

2008-09-06T13:59:00.001-07:00

Sawyer started school on August 18th. He is back at Ameila Earhart where he went to Kindergarten. This year his teacher is Mrs. Robbins. She is very cute and seem to be a good teacher. He got to pick out his own "packpack"(as he calls it) and of course chose the ugliest one HULK!

He said the best thing about school is the lunch and recess(sounds like a boy!)

Maycee's Birthday Party

2008-09-03T19:10:00.000-07:00

Maycee turned 11 on August 27th and we had a little family get together for her at our house.

Rob says he doesn't feel old enough to have a eleven year old. I told him that she will be an teenager in five years!!
Maycee got some really good presents, mostly money so she can pick her own gifts out. Dad and Teresa gave her a new bike and clothes.
Maycee and her cousins, Quincey and Brielle
Maycee's two cousins just adore her and want to be around her constantly!

The Best Day Boating!!

2008-08-17T14:21:00.001-07:00

I CLEARED THE WAKE!!! FINALLY AFTER TRYING ALL SUMMER.

Rob was probably just as excited as I was. It was such a great feeling to be so high up and then to come down on the opposite side and land it perfectly!!

Rob informed me I am the first girl to clear the wake of his boat!!

We have been boating a lot this summer and it has been great.

Rob has taught me to drive the boat and so I can drive while he boards.

We have it down to a routine, I pack the boat, have everyone ready to go,hook the boat up to the truck , and Rob comes home from work and we go. He launches the boat while I park the truck and trail and we are set to boat for the night.

Sawyer is the best helper with the baby and flagger! His job is to inform the driver if one of us wrecks and he gets to hold the flag.

I must say I'm quite impressed with my backing of a trail skills!

Day at Lagoon

2008-08-17T14:07:00.000-07:00

We decided to take Sawyer to Lagoon. I haven't been in almost ten years and Sawyer has never been. We had alot of fun riding all the new rides.
These water falls were a great hit with the kids and it sure kept them cool.

Sawyer isn't to fond of the big rollercosters so while Rob and I rode them Sawyer went with his uncle and cousins to ride the kid rides!(He could care less he loves those rides)

Cereal and a mess!

2008-08-07T13:06:00.001-07:00

Last week we tried rice cereal for the first time and it didn't go so well. Taytem would shiver from the taste, spit it out and put her fingers in her mouth with it.
Needless to say we both need baths when we were done!

Pierced Ears

2008-08-07T12:58:00.000-07:00

We had been talking about piercing Taytem's ears since she was born and we finally did it. Right after her 4month check up we headed to the mall and had it done.
She cried only because I had to hold her head still while they pierced her ears and the second I let go she was fine. So far so good they haven't' bothered her at all.

Last Wednesday night we wenting swimming

2008-08-01T12:06:00.000-07:00

Maycee is such a good big sister, she just adores Taytem and wants to take care of her all the time. When we got home she wanted to change her and get her ready for bed.
The Adams boys!

Mom and Taytem. We hung out at the kiddie pool while the others went down the slides. This was my attempt at taking a picture of us.

Easton's Baptism Day

2008-08-01T11:19:00.000-07:00

Easton was baptized on July 5th by his dad. It was such a special day and he was so excited.
Easton and his dad looked so handsome in their suits. Easton wouldn't leave his dad's side and followed him everywhere. The best part was after when he came up out of the water and let out a big "wow"
Family Pic, I'm not sure how come I'm the one in the light, that's SCARY!
I love this pic and it would be perfect if Taytem wasn't crying.
Brooke and Maycee

Grandpa and Grandma Adams with Easton
Grandpa and Grandma Bushman with Easton
My sister Michelle and her son Gerhig came up to the baptism. Gerhig was blowing on the glass door and I just had to take a picture.

The night before we had a family bar b que to celebrate Easton's baptism. And I didn't get any pictures, Taytem was having one of her spells of crying in pain(we think it's her stomach) for hours at a time. So after I had it all ready I was stuck in the bedroom trying to comfort her while the family was out eating.

STADIUM OF FIRE

2008-07-14T18:38:00.000-07:00

We took the kids(minus Taytem she stayed with Grandma and Grandpa Bushman) to the stadium of fire. The fireworks were great this year.

Quincey and Maycee
Gus, Maddux, Sawyer, and Easton, played with their glow sticks during the Mylie concert! The Blue Man Group was much better.
Mylie was good but she didn't sing the songs the girls knew. We were a little disappointed.

Easton and Sawyer
Maycee and her cousin Brooke

4th of July Parade

2008-07-14T18:20:00.000-07:00

One of my family's traditions is going to the parade on the 4th. The last couple of years we have been camping out on University Ave. This year Rob, Sawyer and my Dad camped out saving us the best seats for the parade.
Some of the cousins who came to the parade.
Taytem's first year at the parade. She loved it except for the loud sirens which seemed to last forever. She got the saddest pouty face and cried!

This was Sawyer's favorite part of the parade. He said it looked just like the one from Transformers.

-NO WAY-

2008-07-01T11:37:00.001-07:00

We can't believe it. Taytem has finally taken a Bink. We have been trying for four months and NOW she will finally take one. And guess what!! Last night she finally slept through the night. I'm not sure if it was a just a coincidence or the real think. I guess we will find out tonight.

WAKEBOARDING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2008-07-01T11:25:00.000-07:00

Sawyer wanted to try wakeboarding with his dad. The first time the tried to get up the rope broke! I thought for sure he would be done, but Rob yelled to throw another rope.

Rob went outside of the wake with Sawyer. Rob said Sawyer kept saying Dad don't jump! Please dad dont' jump!

This was Taytem's first time on the boat and she loved it! She is so our baby! Loving to be in the sun, on the boat, and in the water!

BYU Football Camp

2008-07-01T11:09:00.000-07:00

Sawyer went to BYU's cub football camp this year with his cousins Gus and Maddux
Sawyer loves football! He tells us he is going to play for BYU when he gets big like his dad.

This was one of the drills that Sawyer loved to do. His Grandpa went over one day to watch and one of the coachs commented on how hard his was hitting the dummy. My dad looked at him and said, "that's because he's my grandson!" Grandpa was proud!

1st summer boating night

2008-06-18T10:33:00.000-07:00

Rob wakeboarding! If you haven't seen him well let me tell you he's awsome. Sawyer tells everyone his Dad can do a back flip and it's sooo coool!
My Brother and his family came with us. Travis his wife Chelsee, son Jaxon, Braxton, and little girl Bently.

The boys hanging out after knee boarding! They all got up on the first try.
Sawyer knee boarding. Rob says his goal this summer is to get Sawyer wakeboarding.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD!

2008-06-12T17:54:00.000-07:00

Rob turned 34 this year and he is so excited for that. Sawyer, Taytem and I took a cake and some balloons to his work on Friday. No one there knew it was his birthday so I'm glad we went.
We kidnapped him from work for the rest of the day and went and saw IRON MAN, which Rob and Sawyer totally loved! I thought it was pretty good too. Taytem thought it was a little loud so we covered her ears and she loved all the flashing lights. Next we went to Sawyer's baseball game. Later that night just Rob and I went to eat at probably Rob's favorite spot Tepanyaki.

I think he had a good birthday!

Taytem's Special Day!

2008-06-12T12:59:00.000-07:00

Taytem and her proud dad! I think she willl get anything she wants from him. She already has him wrapped around her little finger.

Grandpa and Grandma Bushman came, with all of my side of the family!

Grandma and Grandpa Adams came all the way from Monticello along with lots of Aunts, Uncles, and cousins.

Taytem was blessed on Sunday May 25th by her Father. It was such a special day, we celebrated with lots of family.

Sawyer's Baseball

2008-05-25T12:52:00.000-07:00

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Sawyer is in heaven! This year he gets to play machine pitch baseball instead of tee-ball. For the past two years he has been so upset with tee-ball because he thinks only babies have to hit it off the tee. Sawyer's favorite position is catcher. Last year he asked his Grandpa for the full gear, including the mitt. He is the only one on his team that will get close to the hitter and actually catch the balls.

Bath Time

2008-05-25T12:49:00.001-07:00

I have found my newest helper for Taytem's baths. Sawyer holds her and is such great help. I have him hold her up, lay her back and it makes it so much easier for me.

Trendee Party! Everyone and Anyone Is Invited!!!

2008-05-13T21:44:00.000-07:00

I'm having a Trendee Party Thursday May 22nd. They have designer name brand clothes for 40-60% off retail prices! It's open house style from 7:00 to 9:00pm at my mom's new house in Provo. 338 South 2210 West Provo,Ut Directions: On Center St. in Provo go West, at 2050 west left, take your first right at 410 south, take your first right again on 2210 west. It is the last house on the left hand side of the road.
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Moving # 4

2008-05-11T18:52:00.000-07:00

So here we go again! We are moving back down to Provo, which will be good and bad. The good is we will be closer to my family and all our friends in Provo, and the bad is Rob will have to drive to down town Salt Lake everyday for work. My parents have finished their new house and haven't sold the old one yet. We are going to move in the old home(which they are currently remolding) for cheap rent until it sells or we find something to buy. It will be fun because we will be about 5 minutes to the lake so we can do alot of boating this summer! We will also be closer to Seven Peaks to hang out with all the cousins and friends. Rob said the only good part will be that he can ride his motorcycle and use the carpool lane!

Oops!

2008-04-27T19:47:00.000-07:00

I thought this picture was too cute I just had to post it. Sunday when we got home from church and took the blanket off Taytem's car seat this is what we saw. She gets into such a deep sleep her mouth falls open and that big flower bow had fallen right over her eyes. Usually she let's us know by crying but I guess she was just way to tired.

Family Bowling

2008-04-27T19:23:00.000-07:00

After going last week and watch Rob bowl, Sawyer has been asking us to go bowling. We took him to the local bowling alley in American Fork on Friday night. I thought for sure it was going to be very busy, but it wasn't at all. We got right on and played a few games. Sawyer is so animated when he plays. He falls on the ground and pounds the floor to see if he can get the ball to go where he wants. He also started doing a warm-up routine before every turn. Rob told him at his tournament that his secret to bowling strikes was to put powder on his thumb. So all night long Sawyer had to put Rob's powder on his hands so he could do good!

Shots

2008-04-27T18:58:00.000-07:00

Thursday I took Taytem for her 2 month check-up. She now weighs 10 lbs 11 oz and is 21 inches long. She is no longer my preemie baby. I had to take her myself because she was getting 5 immunization shots and Rob can't handle seeing her get them! After the doctor's office we went to lunch with some girls I work with because Melanie is moving to California. During the lunch Taytem starting crying, screaming and just holding her whole body just rigid. I couldn't do anything to comfort her. She was crying and I was upset, it was a mess. I left the restaurant without eating and feeling horrible I could visit with my friends. After talking to my mom I decided to call the pediatrician. The nurse told me it was a reaction to the Pertussis in the HTP vaccination. She also told me that next time they can give her the shot without the pertussis. So sorry girls from work and I was serious she doesn't act that way all the time.

BOWLING CHAMP

2008-04-23T13:45:00.000-07:00

As many of you know Rob is a big time bowler, when I first met him he was in two different bowling leagues. Now that we are married he has cut it down to only one which is the best league in Utah. All of the best bowlers are in this league. Last night was the finals, Rob's team was in second place and had to play against the first place team. After three games Rob's team had won! We were all excited, winners get cash prizes and now Rob can treat me to a nice dinner and get me those cute True Religion jeans for Mothers Day(Hint Hint Rob)

Another good note of the night Rob bowled his best game 264. Way to go babe!

Monticello Trip

2008-04-23T13:24:00.000-07:00

Sawyer and his cousin Gage. Sawyer has a blast everytime we go to Monticello. He has so many cousins to play with and he get to ride horses and fourwheelers. This year we couldn't get him off the four wheelers, he was able to drive them himself and that's what he did all day.
Taytem and cousin Kooper. Kooper was born 4 days after Taytem.
Once a year in April we head down to Monticello (where Rob is from)to help his father with branding the new cows. Rob's dad is a cattle rancher and every spring the new calf's need to be branded. Rob does most of the work and me and Sawyer just go for the fun.

Rob rode a horse for 9 hours rounding up all of the cattle, and boy was he sore after! The next day he personally branded 200 calfs. He was a very busy guy I hardly ever saw him.

While all of Rob's family was there Alisa and Jeff (sister and brother-in-law) Blessed Kooper. It was great to see all of the family.

Moms attempt at photography

2008-04-23T13:10:00.000-07:00

So I thought I have a nice camera it can't be that hard to take some photos of Taytem. Besides everywhere you go they charge so much money. Well it was hard trying to get Taytem to cooperate and have the lighting just right. Let's just say it took quite a few tries to get some good pictures. But, it was worth it, isn't she just so cute!

Very Cute Cousins

2008-03-25T18:47:00.001-07:00

Sunday at my mom's we took pictures of the babies. On the left is my brother's(Travis and Chelsee) baby who at the moment has no name. He was born last Wednesday. Next is Gerhig who belongs to my sister Michelle and Dave. He was born last August. And on right is Taytem. My parents will have four new babies all with in a year, my other sister, Byrony is expecting a girl in June. How fun will it be when they can all play together and be friends.

Easter Holiday

2008-03-25T18:36:00.000-07:00

We had a great Easter this year, Sawyer had his own egg hunt at our house where the Easter Bunny brought him a basketball hoop, clothes and some Transformers.

Taytem's first Easter and she got her first doll. We thought it looked alot like her. Hopefully next year she will be able to join in the egg hunt!

We also went to my parents house for Easter dinner and the kids had another egg hunt. Sawyer had so much fun with all of his cousins. The night before he kept tellling us he couldn't stop thinking about how much fun he was going to have the next day at Grandma's.

Sawyer's Birthday

2008-03-18T14:39:00.000-07:00

Sawyer's birthday was last Monday so we went to Jump On It for his party. He invited all of his cousins and they all had a blast. After we went back to our house for cake and ice cream. Everything his got was Transformers and that was fine with him. I can't believe I have a seven year old! It seems he was just a baby.

Parents all over again

2008-03-07T18:43:00.001-08:00

I took her to the Dr.'s and she now weighs 5lbs. 9oz. She is gaining and very healthy. The Dr still can't believe how good she has done for being 5 weeks early.

As most of you know Rob or I have not had a baby for 7 years. It has been alot of fun and alot of work! The 2am feedings and diaper changes that get everywhere. She never gets put down, between dad, Sawyer and me everyone wants to hold her.

The Big Brother

2008-03-04T16:53:00.000-08:00

Sawyer loves being the Big Brother. He will hold her for hours just watching t.v. Since we didn't know for sure what her name was going to be he had a hard time the first couple of days remembering her name. Everyday at least once a day he tells her, "Taytem I'm Sawyer your big brother and your my little sister." It's so cute I love it.

She is here!

2008-03-04T16:32:00.000-08:00

Taytem Claire Adams is finally here. She was born February 21st at 5:21 am. She weighed 5lbs. 2oz. 17inches long. After being induced for high blood pressures, I never changed from 4cm. So after laboring all night we(Dr. Lawrence and me) decided it was time for a c-section. Honestly it wasn't bad at all and the recovery was great too.

The Craziest Day Ever!

2008-02-15T13:17:00.000-08:00

So Wednesday just happened to be the worst day in a long time. That afternoon it started to snow and blow very hard. I went to get Sawyer at the bus stop and the bus's were not there. They had to turn around and go back to the school because of the weather. So I left about 4:30pm to pick him up at the school. The short and most direct route is the Alpine/Highland Highway. So I started off in the horrible storm. To make my story somewhat short, I moved only three miles in 5 hours. Yes 5 hours! The weather was the worst I've ever seen. I could not see more than three feet in front of me and it was bumper to bumper no one moving. They had closed the road and everyone was stuck in their cars. To make matters worse I didn't have a cell phone, mine was stolen a few days before. So everyone was worried about me and I was just wondering if I was going to have to sleep in my car. I knew Sawyer was safe at the school. Rob was completely freaked out when I didn't come home and my parents hadn't heard from me either. So They all set out to find me. Rob talked to the Lehi police who told him a woman had gone into labor on the highway and they were trying to get her to the hospital. And of course no one could find out her name for over an hour! The only way to get Sawyer was going through American Fork so my parents headed that way while Rob was still trying to find me. At about 10 pm they finally had a road open for people to detour around and I was able to borrow a nice man's cell phone to call Rob. I was the first one to get to Sawyer at his school at 10:30pm that night! He was just fine and having a blast playing games, watching movies and eating food at his school. They offered for us to stay the night at the school and so did a couple of families that were close to the school. Because we live in Travsere Mtn. they had completely closed all roads to it so we could not go home. We stayed at my parents and finally got in bed around midnight. What a day! I am very thankful no one was hurt and everyone was safe. I'm also very thankful to the school and everyone involved in keeping Sawyer safe!

Ski Day!!!

2008-01-28T20:51:00.001-08:00

Last Friday Rob had the day off so we decided to take Sawyer out of school and go skiing/snowboarding. This is Sawyer's second year skiing and he's doing a great job. I couldn't ski of course being pregnant and bed rest, but I did go and watch as they came down the hill. Rob is a snowboarded so he boarded along as Sawyer skied. They took a quick break for hot coco and Sawyer was ready to go again. Since then he has asked everyday if we can go again. Hopefully we can go one more time before the baby comes.

1st Snowman of the Year!

2008-01-27T09:43:00.000-08:00

Sawyer has wanted to build a snowman all winter long so we finally did. I found my snowman kit and we had alot of fun making our life size snowman. Then when we were done Rob and Sawyer had an all out snowball fight!

2008-01-27T09:37:00.000-08:00

First time for everything!

2008-01-22T02:05:00.001-08:00

About a year ago everyone at work started their own blog spots. I opened an account but never did much with it. So now that I'm on bed rest( Doctors order!) I'm going to try and get mine up and running.