My lucky day! I WON! AND TONS MORE

WHAT? I WON?

I was so excited to find out that I won a $50 gift card to B&h photo from one of my favorite photography blogs digital pro talk. I left a comment for ideas for a contest and won!!!

http://digitalprotalk.blogspot.com/2009/06/business-day-thursday-17-more-ideas-to.html.

Also thank you to all of you who went to Artscow and downloaded my free kits. I have won prize money there as well. And will continue to enter weekly so stop by and download a free kit to help me win!

WATER SLIDE FUN FOR THE LAST DAY OF SWIM LESSONS

Crew really did have fun even though it looks like he is terrified! Probably because mom is drowning. I look rediculous in that last picture.

MaKayla & McKenzie had fun as usual too going down the slides.

DADDY DAUGHTER BBQ
Today we had the daddy daughter BBQ for Achievment days. It was fun besides the weather. The girls all went in the hot tub. Dads were being shy.

Then we had a three legged race.. here are the cheaters... O.k so they went back and re did it but lifting is not aloud!!!!!

Then the dads that had two girls each went. One tied to each leg. Scott and the girls left the Moultons way behind!

Hey! Where did they go???

BBQ with friends

We went this past weekend to One of my best friends house for a BBQ> Jen and I were roomates in college and have been dear friends ever since. They cooked us some great food and we had some good laughs. Isn't she darling!

I wanted to get a picture Of Jonah Jen's son and the girls. They have played together since they were teeny tiny. And of course every time I went to take a picture they would goof off no matter how much I begged.

And finally I get one where they are not goofing off and of course MaKayla is in the sun.

Swim lessons and hiding deer

NOT HAPPY TROOPERS.
So we showed up at swimming lessons today because they wrote the 16th on my card only to find out they started on Monday... that made me mad. Then the girls hated their swimming teacher Even Scott who usually says nothing commented that she was a natzi teacher. She thought it was like swimming boot camp. They were crying and carrying on about being sick. OK anyone that knows the girls knows they LOVE the water. They have looked forward to swimming lessons for weeks. You can see on their faces...Dad get me out of here.( Thanks Scott for taking pictures) I was unable since I was in the mommy tot class with Crew.
needless to say I switched their class they had to go down one level where there was a spot. Which did not matter to me since they are in the last level and know how to swim. i just wanted them to have fun. The manager said she has had other complaints..the problem is she is a swim coach for a swim team alot different than little kids. So we switched to the next time. WAALA they are happy and those belly aches magically went away. They love the new teacher. Seriously... arent swimming lessons about having fun too. SO All of us went double duty with lessons so i guess we made up for missing yesterday.

MaKayla & McKenzie after 8 pool laps. that was the first 10 minutes of class.

MaKayla

Mckenzie

Crew has loved the water since day 1. He loves the bath and wants to stay and splash, so it was no suprise to me that he would love swimming lessons. too. Even though he was the youngest one in the group, he did really well. especially for going through 2 sessions in one day.

I think he is still practicing bubbles. He didn't quite get it, but then again he is only 8 mnths. old. I can't expect miracles

With the Deer hunt coming up, our family With the insistance of Scott go out on drives to see what we can see. We drove up Squaw peek. it was pretty. the girls goofed off as usual when we got to the lookout. We did see a few deer pictured below.

Does he really think he is fooling anyone? I admit they are hard to see this time of year. But this buck had huge ears. They are just now starting to grow their horns.

Girls piano recital & Childrens art fair

Both girls did so good at their piano recital. I was so proud of them. They are such talented young girls.
thanks to Marta for being such a great piano teacher.

MaKayla above- McKENZIE BELOW

Since Scott works nights and sleeps during the day, I figured i would keep the kids out so he could get a better days sleep. So right after the piano recital i took the kids to the Provo Kids Arts and crafts fair. Crew was such a trooper too since it ended up being a really long day.

I was a little worried because we didn't bring sunblock and Just found out MaKayla is Allergic to the sun but we pretty much kept to the shade.

Ping Pong Painting

Of course we just had to do the face stencil station. Crew wiped his off after 5 seconds. Good thing I only did a smiley face because he wiped it all over his eyes. He was so tired look at him trying to stay awake.

I think everyones favorite was making the head crowns. Even Crew wore his. I was shocked he didn't take it off.

Our Camp Trip to Jolly's Ranch

We had so much fun on our camp trip this last week. the girls brought there friend Holly. I took a ton of pictures as always. you can click on each page to view larger photos. It was nice to relax for a change.

Annual last day picnic, Kelsi leaves & Girls haircuts

IT HAS BEEN A TRADITION NOW FOR THREE YEARS THAT I PICK THE GIRLS UP AFTER THE LAST DAY OF SCHOOL AND WE HAVE A PICNIC.
YOU MAY NOTICE THE GIRLS HAIR IS MUCH SHORTER. IT HAS BEEN A WHILE SINCE I CUT IT SHORT, BUT I LOVE THEM WITH SHORT HAIR. THEY ALSO GOT BRACES A MONTH AGO I STILL HAVE NOT POSTED PICTURES OF THAT. HERE ARE SOME PICTURES OF OUR PICNIC. CREW LOVED IT!

NOTE TO SELF: NEVER HAVE YOUR BABY LOOK AT THE SUN FOR A PICTURE OR HE'LL LOOK LIKE THIS.

THERE THAT IS BETTER!

Today was Kelsi's last day of living with us. We will miss her but at the same time I am glad to have my little family back to normal again.

8 months old and sat still for his whole haircut

Can you believe how much hair this kid has? He has a lot morethan most 8 mnth olds Ive seen. it was driving me nuts so i decided he needed at least around his ears trimmed. i was shocked! I sat him on the counter in a child seat with a cape and he sat still the hold time. I was able to do a full haircut on him.

He looked at himself in the mirror smiling the whole time!

Doesn't he look adorable.

Girls dance recital

the girls did inredible at there recital.It was a great show. And i swear those girls can talk anyone into coming. they had their 2nd and 3rd grade teachers there. I told them by the time they are in 6th grade the whole row will be just their teachers.
i ghave three other posts so scroll down. Crews video is really funny.

the girls Grandma brought them flowers.

our little comedian

When we were out to eat for Mothers day, Crew was being hilarious. he would make hoohoo sounds then just laugh at himself. It went on forever. here is a video.

next he started doing sounds I taught him to do with his mouth. these are hilarious!

McKenzie Christiansen Winner of the James Gardner Childrens book Award and published author.

McKenzie with Author Brad Wilcox

This news was so exciting it deserved a post of its own. I posted the ward talent show with Scott as a ballerina below so make sure you read and watch the video after this.
Mckenzie waiting at the assembly.

The girls elementary School held a writing contest. The winner would get to have lunch with Brad wilcox a published author, get an award at an assembly and have their story published for the Library. Both girls were so excited and entered. I was amazed at how good both their stories were. MaKayla's was about a trip to Disneyland and McKenzie's was about none other than Crew and all he does, eats, things she loves about him, hates about him (Such as throwing up on her and pulling her hair) Both girls did a great job but not both could win. McKenzie's story was very descriptive.

At the assembly she was awarded with the Gardner James Children's book award- which means her book will have a gold seal on it. I am so proud of her. She was so excited to get brad Wilcox autograph. he read one of his books at the assembly. Really cute books and super nice guy.

He came up to me at the end and told me McKenzie read her story to him at lunch and he was amazed at how good it was.

Keep up the great writing McKenzie and MaKayla.

Do you think crew knew the story was about him?

Brad Wilcox reading at the assembly

Ward talent show- A must see!

So we had the ward talent show tonight. And Scott was a balerina if you can believe it. I got a few guys to do a ballet number. Since I was part of the skit, i had MaKayla video it. Here are a few pictures and then watch the video below. it is hilarious. DONT FORGET TO TURN MY MUSIC OFF AT THE BOTTOM OF MY BLOG FIRST> Scott is in the pink tutu and pink fairy wings, wearing a mullet. I was worried these guys would not be able to learn it. We had an hour and a half practice and did good even with their stage fright!

McKenzie won an award today at school. She is now a published auther. more to come on that. When I get the pictures off my camera.

Happy Moms Day

I got fried at the yard sale yesterday as you will see in the pictures. Thank you to all who came and helped support us. We were able to pay a bill with it. Every little bit helps. I had enough stuff left for two other yard sales but promised Scott everything would go to DI after. So if your having a baby girl, go there you will find everything you need from my donation alone.lol.

I just wanted to wish all you moms out there a happy mothers day! Especially my mom. I would be no where with out the fabulous example she was and is to me throughout my life. thanks mom! I love you.

Since Scott slept most the day. ( He works nights) My moms day consisted of........um usual being a mom stuff and making myself a frozen dinner. lol. I did get breakfast brought to me when he got home and $14 ( I do not know where he came up with that # My guess is it is all he had in his wallet) so I guess were good. My cute girls made me ceramic pot holders that are darling and little wheel barrels they made at home depot. My dad gave me $10 to take myself out to dinner. Thanks Dad!

And Crew...well he gave me what he does every day. His cute little self.

Yard Sale to help pay hospital bills

well, I do not have Colon Cancer that is a relief. However, they cannot seem to find the cause which is worrisome. I am still getting sick every time I eat. I really hope I do not keel over dead. I still have more appoi9ntments to go to. i am getting very frustrated. This Dr. Says i am the only one he has seen this young with the problem. I found four other cases online. they were all taking hormone replacements or birth control. I take neither.
Anyway, To help pay the Hospital bills from Crew's RSV and all my stuff we are having a multi- family yard sale at my house this Saturday. I have a million baby girl stuff to age 9, bassinets, toys, Clothes galore, electronics, baby boy stuff. The kids clothes are brand new or an excellent condition. The girls will also be doing a bake sale. Please stop by if you can. Email me at dmcstudiosalon@yahoo.com for the address. If you do not know where we live. We could really use everybody's support on this. I really do not want to claim bankrupcy on these bills. Thanks to all who come!

Update on Danielle & Kelsi's Birthday party

Thank you to everyone for your well wishes. I am feeling a little better thankfully since I have a wedding to photograph as well as an engagement session this weekend. I only have to not eat to feel o.k. To bad we need food to survive. I am anxiously awaiting tuesdays results as to what has caused my problem. I have researched causes some of which are blood clotting and colon cancer. that makes me nervous but we are praying for the best. At least I will lose weight. I am on liquid diet till Tues.
Kelsi's Party!
Thank heavens Kelsi's mom and my mom were at the party to help. I was so sick. I went to the Dr. Right after her party, then to the hospital later that night. So I have not had a chance to post about her party.

after lunch we had a scavenger hunt. Troy and Gabriella had a full day of activities planned the day of the prom. It was their job to make sure they got to the prom on time. The clues ultimately lead to the boat, bikes, Salon then to Troy's truck ( Which of course was Scott's).

at the end of the hunt was the Prom back pack filled with prizes. they paired up and did how they thought people danced at the prom. the winners picked a prize out of the pack first. they giggled the whole way through.

Since the High school musical characters are always seen jumping in the air, we had a jump rope contest.

We broke into two groups and had a little audition session. they each made uo a 1-2 minute cheer or dance to a high school musical song. The winning group won pom poms.

presents

Kelsi with her High School Musical cake.

Danielle is out of hospital

for about a week Danielle has had extreme nausea, stomache pains and bleeding. After several hospital visits and one colonoscopy they told us she had 10 inches of ulcers on her colon and that for some reason blood supply has been cut off to that area. This has caused that area to be dead and she now has Ischemic Colitis. On May 5th we will find out results of blood work and hopefully find the cause to this problem. The Colon should repare itself.
Oh and the girls got braces today. more about that later.
And Happy Birthday to Kelsi!!!

I am a winner! I am so excited!

I love........

This is what I won!!!! Darling SHI SHU BLANKET. I cannot wait to use it for my photography and my little Crew too. I never win anything. You guys have to check it out. They have like giveaways on tons of way cute stuff every day!!! The link is to the right on my blog! I hope you all win too!

Spring break day 3 & 4

Spring break day 4

We spent the only sumwhat nice day at the park. It was nice to get some fresh air, With all the sickness we have had at our house.

We had a picnic and the girls had a race. MaKayla won for sure, But McKenzie just got over being sick.

Crew loved the swings...And of course the girls loved them too.

The girls wanted me to do twisties with beads in their hair. And of course my point and shoot camera stinks.So we didnt get good pictures. My other camera at the time was still full of Dance pics..I cannot wait to get them off of there and use my camera again.

For spring break day 3...It was cold again, So we went grocery shopping ( Not fun at all), Then we redboxed it and rented high school Musical 3. The girls had seen it but I had not. it was cute! Then the girls decided it was time for make-overs. So they did their nails. I had to use our point & shoot camera which stinks. So sorry about the quality of these photos.

MaKayla did her toe nails like a lady bug.

And of course McKenzie did pink.

Is the weather making you blue-spring break + lots more

It has been a while hasn't it? I have been editing the dance team pics I took for days,Got them done though! Yeh! Spending nights at the hospital with Crew- Croop this time! I swear it never ends. Mckenzie is finally over her pnemonia though. Here is some of what we have been up to.
SPRING BREAK DAY 2
Is your spring break getting you blue? The Weather is awful! SO what do you do. you have a blue breakfast. The girls woke up from their sleepover to a note..is your spring break getting you blue? They loved it!

The girls had a sleepover and watch Twilight for the umpteenth time!

SPRING BREAK DAY 1...ya right Spring! Look at what we were driving around in

We took the girls to Chuck-E- Cheese. I hate their pizza so we went to Los hermonos for dinner. The last picture is Scott dying over their prices. We wont be going again. They have doubled in price. We are poor now we had no business going there.

Los Hermonos- Our last visit there till we get rich!

the girls loved their dads name on a bench seat.

we got to sit next to the fountain in our favorite spot...Scott Dies over new pricing.

So Precious...MaKayla & Crew take a nap. crew had Croop AGAIN!

The girls had fun on their hunt from the Easter bunny for their baskets. Even though McKenzie was getting over pnemonia.

MaKayla

McKenzie

Kelsi had a basket too. but she is spending Spring break at her Moms house!

Am I a Germ Carrier?

Does anyone else out there feel like they are destined to have sick kids all the time. I swear, I cannot get a break. First it is Crew having RSV for three months. My niece Kelsi has been home sick more times then I can count.( In fact she came home this morning from school). I think the school is sending me a letter saying she has missed an unacceptable amount of school this year. Some Gaurdian I am! McKenzie has not gone to school for a week. The Dr. Says it is viral, but I swear she is getting worse. I am taking her back in today.
What am I doing wrong? If anyone can answer that I would be forever greatful.
yes, i tell my kids to wash their hands after going to the bathroom ( if they always do it or not I am not sure). Yes, my house is clean (most days anyway), We take our vitamins, I lysol my house like every half hour it seems.
I am beginning to think that I am just a germ carrier. You better not get near me!

Easter egg hunt at Grandma's & Crew is funny

Turn my back for two seconds and this is what he finds. How embarrasing!!!!! At least he knows where it goes.
The other HILARIOUS THING is Crew has found his special part in the bath tub and thinks it is a squeezy toy. I tell him no and he just looks at me shy like and smiles...then goes back to playing with it again. Now every time I give him a bath he searches for it. OH NO I AM IN TROUBLE!

Every year we have an egg hunt at my moms house. Since my parents will be out of town that week, we had it this last past weekend.The kids look forword to it every year. Grandma, grandpa and uncle chad save their change and fill each egg with change and candy.

MCKENZIE"S HUNT FOR EGGS

maKayla & Mckenzie Find their bonus egg!

Kelsi's egg hunt

MaKAYLA'S EGG HUNT

My nephew SKYLER'S EGG HUNT

Then dump everything out and see what we got!

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