I...........

I am.......behind today on my laundry, housework, schooling, etc.... Sometimes Fridays are just like that!!

I'd like to think........that I could handle my trials, but truth is sometimes I just feel like I can't and then somehow I get through one just to have an even harder one come....

I've become..........a little OCD.  I mean I think maybe I have always had a little of it in me, but now sometimes I can't function if some of the simplest things aren't done or aren't in order...crazy I know.  Maybe that's why I feel like I connect to Traevn's condition a little bit better. (When my house is out of order, I get very stressed.)

I think.........that cooking is something that I will never love. (Although, I love to bake!)

I know.......that I want my kids to be happy in the things that they do in this life.

I want........a boob job.  Who wouldn't? especially after 5 kids! (if you would like to contribute to my fund, feel free:))

I have......everything that I will ever need (my health, my kids, my husband, and my gospel)

I like......when Nate takes me out on dates. (it doesn't happen as much as we would like, but when it does, it is so worth it.)

I wish.......that my kids will never have to suffer.

I hate.......when people are negative.  I mean sometimes I vent (who doesn't) but when somebody can't find something/anything to be positive about that's what I don't get!

I miss.........my grandma.

I fear......that life will continue to pass by way too quickly, and that I will take these moments for granted.

I feel......like dancing in the sunset with Nate! (a little cheesy I know, but oh well)

I smell......pumpkin candles....MMMMM yummy!!!

I wonder.......if we will ever be financially independent.

I regret......making stupid mistakes in my past.  I am glad that Nate accepts me & loves me fully for who I am (past & present)

I love.......my family! 

I always.....feel like I will never be a good mom!! (or wife for that matter)

I believe....pumpkin bars contain zero calories. (would be nice if it were true)

I am not........confident or outgoing at all, nor do I feel that I will ever be.

I don't always.......tell people how I really feel.

I win.....absolutely nothing!!! I think it is about time that I win something, anything!!

I lose......my keys/cellphone a lot more than I am willing to admit!! (sometimes, I even lose my mind :))

I never.....want to lose my husband or my children.

I listen......to a lot of different types of music.   And to my kids voices. :)

I am scared of.....what my children will face in this world..

I read....lots of books, when I can find the time...(which usually means losing sleep:))

I hope......to reach my goal weight by my birthday. (only two more months:0)

BoBcAt

Last night, Karter received his Bobcat award at his pack meeting.  Karter has really enjoyed scouts since he turned 8!  He looks forward to going to den meeting every week, hanging out with his friends, and learning new stuff.  GOOD JOB Kart on getting your Bobcat badge!!

*Once again the camera was sitting on our laps the whole time until the very end.  The picture of  Traevn is him with one of his best friends Treylin.  They are in the same class at school & think that it is cool that their names sound alike!!  Funny thing is they were sitting behind us and were in deep conversation discussing things and chatting like little girls...:)

one TOUGH kid!!!

 

On Monday night, my (11-year old) nephew Keaton broke his femur while playing in his football game.   He went into surgery that night, and now will be laid up for a couple of months!  Keaton is the best cousin to my kids, they worship him (and that is understating it, seriously)!!  He is one tough kid!!! We love you Keaton and you are in our thoughts & prayers x 7!!!! 

*To give you a little taste of how much my kids LOVE & WORSHIP Keaton here is a little example....

I took Brynlei & Peyton to go visit Keat in the hospital yesterday while the other kids were in school and when we were leaving and getting back in the van, Peyton said he wants to have a hurt leg and be in the hospital like Keat... (only Keat could make something like this look cool:))

LOVE YA KEAT!!

YEE-HAW!!

It was Dixie Roundup time again last week.  We take the kids every year to the Rodeo when it comes to town.   Saturday night was the night that we had tickets this year!!! The kids love the Rodeo and ask all year when it will be here again!!! Well this year we took all 5 kids!! We got there a little early so that we could get our annual hot dogs, nachos, drinks, etc... for some reason all of these taste so much better when you are at the rodeo!! 

They love the horses, mutton-busting, and the clowns,  but they especially love the BULLS!! (which of course has to be the last event!)  They lasted pretty good throughout the whole thing (Peyton fell asleep right before the bulls started, so we woke him up to watch it).... Half-way through Jeremy came with Drew, Tollie, and Morgen so that helped to keep the kids busy..

Overall, we love this tradition that we have with the kids... It is especially exciting and fun when you watch it through their eyes!!  Makes all the craziness of it so worth it!!

*Of course we forgot that we had the camera with us until the end!!! (Always happens:))

9.20 Soccer Update

The soccer games started off early on Saturday.....8 AM....

Karter:  His team started off so good.....They played so hard. The thing about his team is that with one/no substitutes the boys' have to play the entire length of the game.  Also, it seems that as soon as the other team scores a couple of goals (even if they are ahead) they become discouraged!! They played really hard, but unfortunately didn't win this week!!  Good game Kart!

Traevn/Brekken:  Their team won 5-0!!  They rocked.   They played hard and it showed!! 

Peyton:  He dominated the game once again.   His team won 6-1!!! He scored 5 goals all by himself!!! He is quite an animal on the field!!

GOOD JOB BOYS!!!!

MAC vs PC

Just wondering what those of you prefer....

Two years ago, it took a lot of convincing on Nate's(or should I say Jeremy's) part for me to switch from PC to MAC.  Most of it was I was worried I wouldn't know how to run it as well.   Well we gave it a shot and I have never regretted it..... Since our IMAC was sick and I had to pull out the PC to use I know that I will never go back to PC... I missed having our MAC so much.... Well yesterday our brand new IMAC arrived and I felt as though I was welcoming a long lost friend.  We powered that thing up, got on and it felt like I was home again.  So my question to you is PC or MAC?  Like they say, "Once you go MAC, you never go back" (or something like that:))

*I love the MAC ads that are on TV, enjoy!!

                                  

HB SHANNON

 

Birthday shout out to my SIL Shannon!!  Shannon rocks!!  We love you and hope that you have an awesome day!!! Remember to party like it's the eighties!  You are great and we are so glad that you chose to be a part of this crazy family!! 

Love ya girl!!

FALL

We love this time of year and can't wait for.......

• Cooler weather
  
• Snuggling
• Rodeo time
• Halloween (especially since having kids!)
• Pumpkin anything....but most of all homemade pumpkin bars!!! Yum, Yum!!
• Playing outside all day
• The changing colors of the leaves
• Raking/playing in the leaves
• Pumpkin carving
• Soups
• Scents of the season (mostly pumpkin:))
• Soccer games
• Corn maze/pumpkin patches
  
• Thanksgiving
• Family traditions
• The colors of fall
  
• Warm houses
• Hot chocolate
• Togetherness
• Pants
• Blankets
  
• New seasons of our favorite shows
• Picking out costumes
• Enjoying each other
  
• Long walks
• Dark nights
• Movies
  
• School parties
  
• Star gazing
• Decorating the house
  
• Beautiful sunsets
• Jackets
  
• Baking
• Enjoying the beauty of nature
  
• & so many more
  

These are just a few of our favorites.....

(I don't know why the dots are in a weird spot, oh well...)

9.13 Soccer Games

Update of Saturday's Soccer Games

KARTER: This was the first week of games for Karter's team ALLIANCE.... This is his second season playing for a comp team. They played really hard... Their game was in the middle of the afternoon in the dead heat of the day!! They were dying, but they played awesome! His team only has enough boys (if they all show up) for one substitute, which means that most of the boys play the entire game without a break..... Tough boys!!! They were aggressive and played well. I can't wait to watch Karter develop more in this game. Good job Kart!!

TRAEVN & BREKKEN: The BLUE DRAGON'S game was good. This week they played a little more aggressively and are working more as a team. They played awesome even though the other team didn't follow all the rules! It's frustrating when other teams don't play by the league rules, but our boys still played with all their hearts. Good job Trae and Brek!!

PEYTON: His team played so good. I love to watch how unafraid he is to get right in there with the bigger kids and take over. He has absolutely no fear whatsoever!! He loves playing the game. They have renamed their team the YELLOW SHARKS (much better, don't you think?) When he is out on the field he is so focused on being in the game, and when he is on the sidelines he shows his support to his team by cheering them on (seriously so cute)! Good job Peyt!!

NeW CaLLinG

I am back in Young Womens. I was just called to be the Beehive Advisor. I am excited, we have a great group of girls, and the other leaders will be fun to work with and get to know. I had just barely been called to CTR 8 (3 months ago) and was loving my class there and the kids in it. I am nervous for the change but I think that it will help me to grow a lot. I haven't been in YW since we were in our last ward. I just hope the girls feel the same after they have been with me for a couple of weeks:)! Anyway, just thought I would let you know.

R.I.P IMAC

It's official our IMAC was definitely sick......After two weeks in the shop and two DC-boards (whatever those are) later, we found out that the logic board was fried!! Logic board, smogic board....... Get this the cost of a new one is $800+!!!!!! Wow!!! Tell me how logical :) is that? So now we have to decide when to get a new one.... I have been working on our old PC, but the problem is that all my school and work stuff is compatible only with MAC!! Awww, it's so frustrating...the thing that really bugs me is that we just bought that one less than two years ago (and of course the warranty on it was only for one year!) Sorry about the venting, but I just had to let it out!! Thanks for letting me! Only good thing out of this is our hard drive is going to be able to be saved (originally they told us that it might be our hard drive that was fried) so now we won't lose everything!! Yeah!!

Soccer Season has Begun!!!

Yes the season has officially started at the Abbott house!! We love fall when the boys get to start playing soccer! Karter, Traevn, Brekken, and Peyton are all playing this year (Brynlei has to sadly wait one more year:)) This is Peyton's 1st year and he has been anxiously awaiting his turn to play. Saturday started with Traevn & Brekken's team The Blue Dragons (luckily they are on the same team). They played really good but were sad that they didn't win this one. Then a couple of hours later was Peyton's 1st game. He rocked!! He scored three goals and led his team to their 1st victory!! (No team name yet although the little boys have tentatively named it The Yellow Glasses:)) He was so funny to watch, he would cheer after every goal made and do a little victory dance. Karter is playing competitive league again and his games don't start until this coming Saturday, so stay tuned..... Also, Nate is coaching two of the teams.... He is coaching Traevn & Brekken's team and Karter's team!!! We stay pretty busy during soccer season but we love it.... The kids really didn't have a chance it's in their blood (thanks to their daddy:))
Stay tuned for pictures next week and weekly updates!!!

LaBoR DaY!!

On Labor Day we decided to take the kids to the new park on Dixie Drive. This park is so nice and is designed for kids of all ages!! Nate and I even tried some of the "cool" stuff out!! (It really helps to develop their motor skills which is especially nice!)

The kids loved trying all of the new things!!! They had the time of their lives!!

Even Brynlei loved trying some of the harder things... She didn't like the ones that let you spin fast quite as well:) (go figure)!!

Next time we might even try out ice-blocking!!! They have a pretty good hill there, and while we were there, there was a couple of families doing it and it looked liked fun... Besides we both haven't done it since before we were married!

After the park, we went to Grandma/Grandpa Abbott's house for a BBQ and some more play. The kids played some XBOX 360 with Dad and Grandpa!! We had fun not "laboring" on Labor Day!! Thanks to all!!!


*Our IMAC is still in the shop, hopefully, by the end of the week we will have it back:)!