Calling in an order to Santa

Brandon and Sophie hanging out at Barnes and Noble last week. She is looking more and more like him everyday!

Sawyer and Sophie calling in an order to Santa. Do you think they are on the naughty or nice list?

I love this little girl more than I can say. She is the sweetest thing ever. She is so gentle and kind. Her hair is really starting to fill in. I will have to steal some more pic's from Brandon. He got some darling pic's from two weeks ago with both Sawyer and Sophie together.

O.K., so the movie portion of the previous post doesn't seem to be working. I will have to take a look at them and try and get them running.

Just catching up

Disclaimer :

Most of these are taken on a cell phone so they are not the best, but hey you complainers, better than nothing!

Our fall/winter season has been a busy one this year. We have been enjoying the nice weather up until about a month ago, it has definitely cooled down and last week we totally got dumped on. Sawyer loves to play out doors and loved to spend the evenings out back playing basketball/soccer/baseball. Since it has turned cold we have been spending a lot more time indoors. Sad for both of us. We have both been fighting colds on and off for several weeks which is no fun at all! It's been pretty rough going for us both with Dominic in Montana. Sawyer loves to talk on the phone to daddy and tell him all about his days. We are lucky that he gets to come home every couple of weeks, but we still miss him a whole bunch!

I recently had to have some surgery and now more than ever, I am so glad to have my mom close by. She has been so kind to essentially give up her life for the last four weeks to live with me and help with Sawyer. Since I am unable to lift him right now it has been a God send to have her there. You Don't realize how much lifting you do until you can't.

So if you are reading this mom.....THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!


This is Sawyer not enjoying his Halloween costume. He didn't really have a problem with it, just wasn't having a great moment in the evening. He did like the candy and enjoyed opening the door and seeing all the other kids. he also liked visiting his friend Brooklyn who lives down the street from Grandma's house.

This picture was taken last weekend after we got the tree up. Sawyer loves the two sleds that I have sitting next to the tree. He loves to ride in them, shoot hoops into them, and put all his stuffed animals and blankies in them. I know he is not looking at the camera, but this kid moves so quick, and yes he is wearing a jacket and sock up to his knees with his p.j.'s. He picked the outfit.

These two are with Grandma and uncle Domey, or Dom Dom. Sawyer loves his uncle Dom and loves to call him on the phone. He has a little finger skate that he loves to play with just like his cool uncle.

The rest of these were at the mall the other night. Sawyer love buses and brig trucks. he was in heaven. Sorry they are so gritty and grainy. Once again taken on a cell phone.

Note to self....Stop talking when you are recording Sawyer, you just sound like and idiot. I really don't know what is wrong with me or my voice.

2010 Summer of Fun!!!

Mother's Day

Going to Grandma's Back to School Fair!


Having a snack at the pool

Sawyer, Cousin Sophie, and Uncle Dom

Grandma and the grand kids

Grandma, Sophie and Lil D

Heading in to Sawyer's first swimming lesson with Grandma

Grandma and Sweet little Sophie

Look at our cutie girl!

Sawyer and Daddy checking things out.

Sorry, we didn't get as many good pictures as I thought. But we did get a lot of fun video, I will have to work on getting those up to. We had a really great summer and the weather has been so nice. Sawyer just loves being outside and running around. Basketball, baseball, and soccer are his favorite things to do...Anything with a ball as you can guess.

Hopefully the nice weather will last and we can get a few more weekends and evenings of playing outside before the weather changes.

Stay tuned.

Hanging out at the Fair

Sawyer and Grandma were having a ton of fun at the fair this year. Dancing and singing, Aren't they cute? The fair is something that we try to do every year. I always enjoy the people watching and of course the fair food.

Sorry the video is side ways I can't seem to get it turned around.

Thanks Mom, Brandon, and Sierra for coming with us, it was tons of fun!!!

Mom

Mom -

This post is a little late but as you know I have been doing the single mom thing for a month or two now and man am I exhausted. I need to tell you how much I love and appreciate you for all the help you have given me over the years! You are always so loving and thoughtful. You always put your kids, and now your grand kids before yourself. Over the years you have been such an inspiration to me. You always made sure our best interests were the priority.

As a single mom you worked two jobs, went to school full time and still found the time to make sure that we were all happy, healthy and that our needs were being met!

Thank you for always trying to make the best of our situation and encouraging us to have a good relationship with dad. I know that even though you guys were no longer together that you still realized the value a father has in a child's life and always encouraged us to spend time with him and you were always willing to help us do that. You were always worried about our comfort in a blended family and I am sure that it was sometime uncomfortable for you.

Looking back on our time growing up I realize how hard it must have been for you sometimes. All that responsibility on your shoulders, no one to share the burden of your worries with or to share the joy and happiness of the triumphs! My heart is so full of love! I can never truly express how much I love you or how blessed I have been to have a mother like you.

You are the true definition of a mother!

A female who creates, nurtures, protects, has compassion, patience and love. The ability to love someone else more than ones self.

Now that I am a mom I can feel what you feel. The tremendous love and joy and heartache all rolled into one. You hurt for your children, and share in their happiness. What a wonderful gift it is to be a mother! What a wonderful gift it is to have you as my mother!

Thank you and Happy Belated Birthday! Love - A

Friend or Foe?

If you were Sadie what would you think?

You Rock Lil D

CONGRATULATIONS DOMINICK!

You are now officially an adult, 18 and a diploma in hand! Could life get any sweeter?

Dominick, I am so proud of you! I can't believe my little baby duck is all grown up! You are so handsome and talented. Life is just waiting for you to grab hold and run with it. The world is yours for the taking! I know a total cliche, but so true! You can do and be anything you want, I believe in you! I love you so much! My heart is just bursting with pride!

Dominick with his principal, she is a wonderful woman!

Baby Duck and Sawyer Bean, two of my favorite boys!

Can you believe that my baby is all grown up? So tall and handsome!



Grandma Rosie, Dom, Mom, and Grandpa Clair. I love my grandparents!



We are all so proud of you! You kick some serious A**! Love ya - A

M.I.A

I know it has been a while. I could come up with all the excuses in the world but it just boils down to time and priorities. So needless to say I am very behind. I think that I will just have to start with the most current and work my way back. I guess that means that you guys will all be reading a bunch of old news. So here goes.......

I was lucky enough to have my best friend in the world come out and visit me from Arkansas. Megan has been my best friend since we were in eight grade. That is a lot of years my friend. I was so excited to see her and of course her kids and husband Matt, but I have to say that I was super excited to meet the newest addition to the Krenz family. Gorgeous little Noah! I am in love with this little guy. He is so sweet and loves to smile. He gives the best kisses and you should hear his squeals of delight. Man I could keep this kid forever!

It was a wonderful visit and no matter how long she was here, me being the selfish person that I am would say that it was not long enough. I can't believe how grown up all her children have gotten and I am so glad that we were able to spend some time together. Thanks for letting me hog your wife Matt.

While Megan was here we were able to go to Hogle Zoo and you will never guess who was there? Santa Claus! He was there to celebrate Christmas will all the animals, our children included! Man it was hot! Even Santa had to take some time and chill out! We also went to the Tree House Museum in Ogden. The kids had a blast running around and checking everything out! Sawyer especially loved the music room. He was in seventh heaven. He is so much like his dad! We had a couple of BBQ's and the Blessing for Noah/Baptism for his cousin Ian. Other than that we just spent the rest of the time hanging out and talking.

Thanks for spending time with us Megan and Family! I hope that you guys had a great visit! We love you and will miss you a ton when you move to D.C./Virginia.

Happy 1st Birthday Sophie Lee!!!

Dear Sophie -

I can't believe that it has been one whole year since you were born. You are turning into such a big girl! You are so pretty, I love your beautiful eyes and smile. I love how you wave so daintily. You are such a blessing and a joy to our family! Grandma said that you had a wonderful time at your Birthday party, she said that you were so excited to ride your tricycle. I am so sorry that we couldn't be there. We miss you so much!

I hope that you have a wonderful Birthday today with your daddy, I know that he was so excited to spend the day with you!

We love you so much and we can't wait to see you again!