Tomlinson Family

Battle Wounds

2012-01-12T14:59:00.000-08:00

Oh the joys of little kids. The other day we had a whirlwind of a day. Nathan and Tate were playing on the floor being so good no screaming, no hitting, no crying. Then out of no where Tate throws a train at Nathan's head. He wasn't even two feet away and BAM here you go.

Why he wanted to hold his nose for the picture I don't know. Crazy Bean!!!

Then later in the day Tate was crawling up on the recliner to sit by Nathan. Then he crawls over him to get a drink then back to sit down. This happens multiple times after telling Tate to be careful he falls off backwards. He hits his cheek on a kitchen chair. Wondering why a kitchen chair is in the living room? Well they are the only thing that works to block him from getting back to the windows and playing with the blinds. So there we have the red mark across his face. Oh this little one is one busy man! I thought Nathan was busy but I was SO wrong. At least he's not throwing things in the toilet anymore, oh wait that's why I have the bathrooms gated off and the doors shut.

At least by the end of the day they were happy playing together. Lets just say I love when it is 7 and bedtime. No I really do love my boys so much they just have me ready for bed at 7 as well.

Tate's 1st Birthday

2011-12-31T10:53:00.000-08:00

Big brother trying to help with the presents

Since Rich wouldn't be here for Tate's birthday we celebrated early. He was so excited to open presents but not that excited to eat his cake. That night was a horrible night though I think the cake gave him a belly ache because we were up most the night.

Tate's cake covered in skittles!

Yumm Yumm!!!

Nathan, Joni, Maggie and Landon

Family Picture

2011-12-29T11:00:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas to everyone!!!!

HOLY COW

2011-12-29T10:49:00.000-08:00

So it has been forever since I have updated so it will take a little time to get everyone up to date. As everyone knows we moved the end of July from Washington back down to Idaho. Oh what a bittersweet decision it was, but we know it was the right decision for us. We love and miss Connell so much during Christmas I would get cards from my friends and I about cried every time I see them. I would have to say that Connell is an amazing place to live and I would go back in heart beat

This is our living quarters for the last couple of days, all of us jammed into one room.

We went half way the first night to Missoula. I love this picture of the boys. Out like a light.

Lets just say ahhhhh......

Crazy messy kitchen,

We moved 2 days after Rich's birthday so this was his cake. Yummy zingers and chocolate cupcake (Thank you Hostess) and 31 birthday candles! It rocked and Nathan thought it was, "So Cool"

Tate finding anything that he could play with and helping me sweep.

We bought an inclosed trailer to haul everything and store everything. There is no way to pack a house, move and unload and return a U haul in 4 days. Crazy people and this is mouse proof, WOOT WOOT!


Poor Nathan was sick the last two days of packing.The couch and TV were packed so we put him on Tate's mattress and set up the computer with Netflix so he could just rest poor little boy, but he did so good.

Goal Today

2011-09-03T08:57:00.002-07:00

My goal today is to update this blog so eveyone can see but more for Rich to see the boys. Wish me luck!!

Idaho

2011-08-18T14:05:00.000-07:00

So we are here and have been for 2 weeks, still working on getting the Internet on my computer so I don't have any pictures right now. We love it here but it is hard being without Rich. The other day we Skyped and as soon as Tate saw Rich he started to cry, wanting him so bad. Every night Nathan asks me "Where is my daddy?" The past couple of days we have had cousins over and when they left to go home Nathan looked at me and said, "Did all my friends go because their daddy got a new job?" He is so sweet and cute. Tate is cracking me up, he said "Hi" which is so cute and almost walking. Also he is so ticklish under his finger nails, any time I try to clean them he just started to giggle. Well we love you all and miss everyone in Connell.

Moving

2011-07-28T07:56:00.000-07:00

Yes we are moving to Idaho. In 5 days!!!

Horse Ride + A Staple

2011-06-01T10:13:00.000-07:00

While Nathan was getting a horse ride from Rich yesterday he fell and hit the corner of the wall. As you can see we ended up going to the doctors and getting a staple put in him head.

He was such a tough little boy, they didn't numb him just bammm... he cried for a min and then was fine. All he cared about was getting am ice cream cone.

Nathan also wanted me to show you his hurt knee from falling outside the other day.


As well as his scrap on his nose from falling over his "BIG" fire engine. He's doing fine now and you wouldn't know he even got hurt yesterday.

Easter

2011-05-18T08:13:00.000-07:00

So the day before Easter we decided to go camping. So we hurried and loaded everything up and headed to Sulfur Lake. It is only about 15 minutes from our house so not to far away.

I love this picture Nathan was trying to help Rich with the tent so he grabbed a rock and started pounding on the stakes.

We had so much fun and Nathan enjoyed pushing his truck around and Tate just chilled!

Nathan pulling faces for us he was hilarious that night, such a comedian.

Nathan and Daddy hiking up a hill. Rich said when it got to the top it was a little steep but Nathan climbed right up it. They walked around a bit and Nathan loved seeing the big ant hills. He actually climbed right up one, luckily he didn't get any bits.

This is looking down at our camp. Nathan loved yelling down to me and saying, "I LOVE YOU MOM!" He was in heaven being able to just run around.

Like I said Tate just chilling!

Nathan eating his hot dogs and chips. Actually he was eating his chips dipped in ketchup. That just makes me want to be sick.

Tate thinking he gets to have the good stuff!

Just relaxing by the fire.

Now the funny story behind our camping trip. We all went to bed sleeping so soundly until 1:30 in the morning when the heater in our tent ran out of propane and we were freezing. Tate was screaming and I was wanting to scream. So we got up put the kids in the pickup gathered everything up and just threw it in the pickup. Then we went home to nice warm beds. We were a little tired after church and all took long naps. What a perfect Easter!! Oh yes the Easter Bunny did find us.

Boys!!!

2011-04-20T12:49:00.002-07:00

Tate cracks me up, he started having this adorable smile but every time we get the camera out he just looks at us, no expression. So this morning I finally caught it.

Oh I love his smile so much he brings so much joy to our home. He rolls all over the place and spins in circles. Just waiting for the day he crawls .

Boy does he love to eat. Nathan was never really very interested in eating baby food, but Tate sure is. I can't seem to give him enough he is always wanting more food. He is growing so much and is so fun.

Now Nathan he is our comedian in the family, right along with his dad. He is into posing for the camera lately pulling a variety of faces for us. This one is the finger on the lip.

This one is his serious face, oh he cracks me up.

Now the two handsome boys that love each other so much. Nathan is such a good brother to Tate, he loves to play with him and make him smile. Meal times are the best Nathan loves to make weird sounds and laughs so hard when Tate smiles at him. We are so blessed to have these two handsome boys in our lives.

Spring Break

2011-04-05T14:22:00.001-07:00

For Spring Break my parents came up for the week and spent it with us. It was so much fun and we loved them being here. One day we went to Pendleton Oregon to the Underground Tours. It was so amazing and we had so much fun you all need to check out there website. Children are not allowed but we were the only ones on the tour so they let us take Nathan and Tate.

Rich, Tate and Josey

Nathan and me.

Grandma Jill, Nathan, Tate, Rich, Grandpa, Connor and Josey.

Nathan in the saloon.

Heading up the stairs to the Working Girls Hotel.

In the jail in the tunnel.

Beds the Chinese slept on.

Bath tub! Doesn't look to enjoyable to me.

Meat Market.

Palouse Falls

Say cheese!

The Falls!

Girls Trip and Nathan's 3rd Birthday

2011-04-05T14:07:00.000-07:00

So the end of February we took our annual girls trip. This year we went to Missoula, Montana so it was half way for everyone. Tate did get to join us on the trip and was loved on and kissed on so much. Him sleeping during dinner I think we shopped to much for him.

Us eating at Applebee's oh we laughed so hard we had a blast. Seven of us in one hotel room, lets just say it was a little difficult getting to the bathroom in the middle of the night.

Nathan turned 3 on March 4th, I can't believe he is three years old I cut his cake into a 3 with a train track on top. I was busy feeding Tate so I didn't get a good picture of it.

He was a little spoiled and got a Thomas bed spread and Thomas toys. We love him so much and are so happy he is in our lives.

Things I have been up too!!

2011-04-05T13:57:00.000-07:00

So for Christmas I got a Cricut and I love it so much. I have been wanting to have a coat rack in the boys room. Everyone I have found at any store was more than I wanted to pay. So one of our dressers broke I took the face off one door and kept all the knobs. Spray painted it white didn't turn out how I wanted it, so I used cream craft paint, put some glaze over it. Then added the vinyl with words that describe any boy, screwed on the drawer knobs for my hanging hooks and Viola!!! A cute coat hanger for FREE!!!!

Now we were in need of a coat hanger by our back door. This picture doesn't do it justice it is so much cuter in person. Old window pain sitting in garage bought 2 years ago, berry wreath taken from bathroom wall, hooks bought from the Grange and spray painted black. There you go another coat rack.

Now this is a chest I found in Missoula, Montana with on our girls trip. I have been wanting a trunk for the kids toys forever but again I couldn't just spend $50 plus dollars on one. It made sick to think of even doing that, so I bought this for $8.99 at Goodwill. Took it home and Nathan and I drilled the lock out, someone thought it would be funny to lock it and have no key with it. Then I taped off all the brass and black edging and first spray painted it black. The coverage wasn't the best and I was to cheap to go and buy more so I took some black house paint and gave it two coats. Then Rich and I spent a good 30 minutes ripping all the paint off and now I have a toy box that can hold all our toys. Nathan thinks it is awesome to get a toy out, play with it for 1 minute then open it back up put the toy away, and then get another one out. Lets just say cleaning up toys is FUN now.

Now I have had a, Earring holder for a while but I was in need of a necklace holder as well. So I cute a board we had out in the shed 12x12, glued the paper down, stapled the netting on after I spray painted it black. Then cute the vinyl out on my Cricut, bella (mean beautiful in Spanish). Put all the earrings and necklaces on it and there you go. I am planning on making another one sometime in the near future I think I want one a little bit bigger. Oh yeah the hooks for the necklaces drawer knobs from broken dresser spray painted black.

Catch up!!

2011-02-06T21:24:00.001-08:00

So tons of pictures will be posted on what has been going on in our neck of the woods
Christmas Morning

So cute

Presents

Bomber Hat

New Toys

WII Fit

Nathan is a big help, and loves to hold Tate

I love this pose I found Tate in.

So cute.

Sulfur Lake

Nathans jungle gym.

Story Time

Cheese

Sulfur Lake.

Shooting the gun.

Items for Sell

2011-01-16T21:05:00.000-08:00

Just wanted to share with everyone some things that I am selling. They are Customized Baby Info Blocks, you pick the color of the blocks, whether you use scrapbook paper or vinyl for the lettering. I am selling them for $15 each if you are interested email me at hawaiianednolb@yahoo.com More pictures to come!!!

Update

2010-12-06T12:17:00.001-08:00

Okay I am so behind it seems like these months have just gone by way to fast. October 31st we blessed Tate here in Washington. We had so many people come and support us, Saturday we had 29 people in our home. Lets just say we were a little crowded but I wouldn't have had it any other way. Rich gave a beautiful blessing and we loved having everyone here. We also went Trunk or Treating at the church, Nathan was Super Why and Tate was a little calf. They both were so cute and we had so much fun, it was nice having family here to share it with. Then for Thanksgiving we headed down to Idaho to be with family. Stopped in Missoula and stayed in a motel. Then headed the rest of the way to Idaho. Lets just say Tate didn't travel real well. While in Idaho we were busy but had an awesome time. We had Thanksgiving dinner at my parents house, but ate 2 hours late because the propane company forgot to fill the tank. Then we hurried to Rich's parents house for a Christmas party. Went shopping with my little sister and Tate the day after Thanksgiving, of course I loved that. Then Saturday we had family pictures with my family, then went to my parents house and had our Christmas Party there. We had so much fun with family and didn't want to come back home.

Nathan loved all the attention and lots of stories.

Isn't he a cute little calf??

Zach, Tate, Nathan, Aubrey, Brayden, and Brynley

My boys!!

Mom I think you are awesome.

Family picture in our hotel room.

Nathan and Tate trying to wake up in the morning.

Ahhh the bed all to myself.

Snoozing with Grandma Jill

I love that little bum.

Nathan and Bo.

Ok I love this picture it totally looks like Tate has boobs. Love it!!!

Grover Christmas Party.

So for Christmas we are planning on staying here which we are excited about. Not excited about not seeing family but to not have to travel. Thanks again to all our family that came to support us. Love you all!!!

2 Month

2010-10-26T22:32:00.000-07:00

So I took Tate to the doctor's office today for his Well Visit. Yeah my little boy is growing way to fast. For anyone who didn't know throughout my pregnancy with Tate I was going in every month and then weekly for ultra sounds. Since he was so small they were afraid something might be wrong. Well delivering 2 weeks early we had a 6 lbs 1 oz little boy. Now at 2 months he is:

11lbs and 8 oz

22 inches long

Not so little anymore, he has almost doubled his birth weight which I am so excited about. I guess that is what we get for feeding him every 2 hours. The doctor told me today that he can go 4 hours between feedings so over the next couple of weeks we are going to be pushing for that time frame between feedings. I am so excited all I do it seems like is feed Tate, I would have to say I am getting pretty good at multi-tasking while feeding him.

Oh and Nathan decided he needed to be weighed. Yes our 2 1/2 year old weighs:

38.8 lbs

I know one little solid boy. Oh how I love them!!!

Family Time

2010-10-25T08:25:00.000-07:00

Harvest is over and now we have finally had some time to be together as a family. We missed Rich so much and am so glad to have him home at nights with us.

Ok Tate looks a little funny in this picture, you can tell he needs a bath.

Nathan making Pizza for dinner Friday night.

Make sure you poke the dough so you don't have air pockets.

Lots of Cheese/

I don't remember what happened but he was laughing so hard.

Funny face.

Group Picture

The Loves of my life, my boys!!

Fmaily Picture

More to come

2010-10-25T08:08:00.000-07:00

Tate was 2 months old yesterday, but I have no new stats on him until tomorrow. But here is a sneak peek of some precious pictures of him and Nathan.

Comparing

2010-09-23T13:07:00.000-07:00

Here are a couple of pictures of Nathan and Tate when they were born. The size differnece is very noticeable makes me laugh. I love these two little guys and the daddy as well!!

Tate and Daddy!

Nathan and Daddy!

Tate and Daddy!

Nathan and Daddy!

My Boys

2010-09-16T08:33:00.000-07:00

Just wanted to share some pictures of the amazing men in my life. I love them all so much. Tate is growing so much at 2 weeks he gained 13 ounces and grew 1 inch. He is now 6 lbs 15 oz. Nathan is adjusting well to having Tate around. It melts my heart when he says, "Oh so cute!" Also when he sings "I am a Child of God" to Tate. Rich just started harvest on Monday and is starting to get really busy, poor guy has a sinus infection as well but it is getting better. Me I am just going day by day, some are easier than others. Lets just say I miss my sleep, but I wouldn't changed anything of it. I love my boys!!!!

It's a BOY!!!!

2010-09-01T22:39:00.000-07:00

We just wanted everyone to know that we had a baby BOY, He was born August 24th at 10:32 a.m. He weighed 6 lbs 1 oz. and was 18 1/2 imches long. 2 1/2 lbs smaller amd 2 imches shorter tham Nathan. We named him Tate Albert Tomlinson.

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So small in his car seat.

More pictures to come.

Family Updates

2010-08-12T16:33:00.000-07:00

Nathan News:

Nathan is getting so big and talks none stop. He is growing so much he weights 36 pounds and is 3 feet and 2 inches tall. We started potty training about a month ago and he is now 95% potty trained still having a hard time at nights. Nothing I am worried about. We love it when he goes potty, he says "Pee Pee Potty" to anyone that will listen and in a high pitched voice. It is so dang cute. He has been into volcano's lately and loves to lay in mom and dad's bed and have dad tell him stories about a "Big Volcano". It is so fun to listen to them, Nathan will repeat the last 2 words of every sentence Rich says, with such awe. Nathan also loves to copy Rich, whenever Rich is on the phone Nathan is at his feet repeating everything he says, as well as all the actions Rich does. It is so cute!!! Nathan loves chocolate milk as many know he calls it "Pshsht" and now adding "Chauky Milk". He loves going to Nursery and loves to be home. Anytime we get in the car to go somewhere he always says, "I home." I am so glad he wants to be home, sometimes drives me nuts but I love it.

Richard & Brittney News:

Rich is staying busy at work. He works Wednesday thru Saturday. It is nice having him home for three in a row. Especially on Monday's because this is when I have all my baby appointments. We have been going jet skiing with some friends for the past couple of weeks and have loved it. What a great stress reliever for all of us. Plus I can't complain about the tan I am getting. I am 36 weeks and 3 days pregnant, can't wait for the baby to be out and hoping it happens very soon. I am staying very busy with my calling at church and with Nathan. Things are almost ready for the baby to come, crib is up and clothes are washed. Funny part is we don't know what we are having. At first I hated the idea but I love it know, I don't think we will ever find out with our other children what we are having. I can't wait for the doctor to say, "It's a ????"

We hope all is well with everyone and miss all our family and friends!!

Something Old and Green to Something "looking" New and White

2010-08-08T21:12:00.000-07:00

So I purchased this desk at the Small Mall for $20 and decided to redue it for our new computer desk. Our other one had its legs broke off in the move from Hawaii. Yes we did still use it for almost 2 years, it started hurting our backs trying to type on a desk that is 2 feet to short.

Nasty green white washed desk and brassy hardware.

Spray painted the hardware black.

Spray painted it white.

Put a smoky glaze over the white and added the hardware back on.

I LOVE IT! Sorry the final picture wouldn't rotate. I will post a finished picture soon.

Jet Skiing

2010-08-08T20:48:00.001-07:00

The past couple of days we have been going out with our friends jet skiing. We have had so much fun, Nathan has even enjoyed going out.

Emily and Nathan

Daddy and Nathan coming in from a ride.

Nathan running back from chasing the birds.

New Blog

2010-07-23T22:37:00.000-07:00

So I am taking a challenge from a friend on writing every day, for the next 40 days something I am thankful for. She is an amazing women and I hope to gain from this experience like she has. If you want to read along great if not that is okay. Remember these are my thoughts crazy as they may be, I hope you check out the blog Ohana Thoughts.

Also check out my friend Hillary's Blog and see what an amazing person she is.

Visitors and Moses Lake Water Park

2010-07-23T13:28:00.000-07:00

Darren, Nathan, and Dax

Last week my brother and his family stopped by to stay the night on there way to Camp Zion. It was so fun to see them and have 6 hyper boys in our home. We wish they could have stayed longer but glad they stopped by.

Kristy (sister-in-law), me, and Shaun (brother)

Sorry I look so crazy I have pancake batter all over my tummy.
The thing is just in the way these days.

Nathan at the water park I think he had just as much fun chasing the seagulls as playing in the water.

Running through the splash area, he was having so much fun.

Trying to step on the water and stop it from shooting at him.

We had such a good time and definitely want to go back again.

Hogle Zoo

2010-07-18T19:10:00.000-07:00

At the beginning of July we went to Salt Lake City for a doctor appointment. We normally leave our parents house in the morning and go down and back in one day. This time we decided to go down stay the night and then go to Hogle Zoo. I am so glad that we did, we had so much fun and can't wait to go again. Here are some pictures of our fun trip.

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Ultrasound Pictures

2010-07-15T20:11:00.000-07:00

So I went in for another ultrasound today and this time we got some really good 3D pictures. Baby is still small so again in 4 weeks we go in and see the fetal weight. I will be at 36 weeks so hopefully it continues to grow. Moved from the 17% to the 3% for femur length so we will see.

What a precious little baby!!!!

This one is a little harder to see but the baby is sucking its thumb.

You can see the little finger to the side of the nose.

Hope you enjoy!!!!!

Memorial Day & 4th of July

2010-07-14T13:29:00.002-07:00

Since we were down in Idaho during Memorial Day we were lucky to spend it with some of Rich's family camping. Thanks to his parents for letting us stay in there camper with them. The pictures from Memorial Day are at the bottom of the post. I really don't want to drag them to the top.

Then on the 4th of July weekend we went up for the day with my family camping in Bear Gulch. Then on the 5th of July we spent time with Rich's family at his sisters house in Grant. It is so fun being around family and we wish that we were closer to spend the time with them.

Joni helping Amber with the watermelon, it looks a little heavy for her.

Nathan, Livy, and Josey waving at the camera. They all love their Aunt Josey.

Nathan playing catch with Daddy and Connor. I love this picture because he was so happy he started jumping up and down. I caught it perfect with him off the ground.

Nathan's throwing arm, yes that is his left arm. I think he is going to be ambidextrous like his dad.

Nathan riding the roping dummy. He thought it was his cow, not a bull but a cow.

Beautiful pictures of Kilgore, I love this place I wish I could live there.

Sun set coming home from Bear Gulch. I am pretty impressed this was taken outside the wide going 60 mph.

The guys playing ultimate Frisbee at Rich's sister's house.

Lets just say that the younger kids beat the old men. I think they all realized they aren't young bucks anymore.

This is of Nathan dancing. This is his new little jive and I love it.

Camping up at Stoddard with Rich's family during Memorial Weekend.

I love these pictures of Nathan and his "Brainy".

Us!!

Nathan and Bo during the weekend Nathan was attached to Bodie. This is Nathan's new cheese smile as well. For some reason he thinks he needs to cover his eyes.

Rich and Kylie. Oh if you all new how much these to are like each other. Let's just say we laughed all weekend long.

Nathan and Bo eating marshmallow's.

And again Nathan and Bo.

April's Girls Trip

2010-07-14T11:46:00.000-07:00

So every year I get the great pleasure to spend 4 days with Rich's sisters and mom. We go shopping all weekend long with no kids or husbands. Let's just say I look forward to this every year, and since we lived in Hawaii I missed out on it for 3 years. This year we went to Ogden and staid in a condo which is so much better than the hotels we have been staying in, more room and more bathrooms.

This was just after the first day.

All of us wish our loot, Jenny is taking the picture.

In order to get us all we had to stand on the counter.

Jenny and mom's corn dog.

Carrie and Megan I have way cute sister-in-laws.

Thanks to all our husbands who take the kids every year and let us have our time to shop, shop, shop. But most of all to just laugh and be girls.

Baby Tomlinson

2010-06-18T12:11:00.000-07:00

This 3D picture was taken 2 months ago. We decided not to find out what we are having. Well I want to know but Rich doesn't. We had an agreement that with Nathan we would find out because we were in Hawaii and I wanted to be prepared. So with the second baby it was decided that it would be a surprise. I actually am excited about not finding out, a little stressed but excited. Due to the fact that the aby is due Septemember 8th during harvest.

Now the ultrasound below is at 28 weeks, which was done yesterday We were scheduled to have another one because the baby is showing up a little small. Everything looks really good with baby but still small. Actually it is only at 17% for growth, but the specialist said that he isn't worried, just that I will probably have a small baby. Maybe around 6 pounds, which having Nathan be 8lbs 9oz sounds great. We have another ultrasound scheuled for July 15th just to check everything out again.

We are getting so excited to have this new joy in our life. I am ready now but I know I need to be patient. We realize that we have so much to do before the baby comes and we need to get started right now.

Oh...cute story to tell the other night Nathan was sitting in my lap leaning against my belly. Well the baby didn't think it was the great and kept kicking Nathan in the back. Nathan thought it was hilarious and when I would ask, "Did the baby kick you?" he would laugh and say, "Yeah baby kick me!"

More updates to come soon. Rich is doing so much better and we are home and happy!

Updates soon!

2010-06-14T12:33:00.000-07:00

Yes we have been out of touch with the world it seems like these past months have been so crazy I promise we will catch everyone up. Believe me we have had a roller coaster ride. I also figured out how to get my pictures to show up. Yeah!!!!!!

Help

2010-04-28T11:51:00.000-07:00

Has anyone had this problem. I do not have an icon to post pictures. I am wanting to post so many to show everyone what has been going on. I mean really doens't everyone want to see the damamge on our first day of our girls trip? PLEASE HELP ME!!!

Family!

2010-03-29T13:29:00.005-07:00

So a couple of weeks ago Rich's sister and her family came up for their Spring Break, we had so much fun. The pictures are from Palouse Falls, our house and the park.This is fro Kylee! Uncle Rich pulled some muscles trying to get it just right!

Kaleb, Bart, Nathan, Bodie, Carrie, Maggie and I just before
we started our hike down to the falls.

Nathan and Bo watching Dora!

Nathan and Maggie watching their own movies on the DVD player.

Nathan scored with Landon and got him to read to him. Nathan

loved having all the kids around.
We got the kite stuck in the tree. Thanks to Rich and Landon's acrobatic moves they were able to get it down with grace.

Here is the kite when we got it in the air. Rich and boys got a lot of exercise running up and down the field with it. Nathan did as well he thought it was so much fun.

Nathan and I on the swing.

The boys playing some hoops. thanks again Melissa for letting us use the basketball. We also played a good round of "PIG" I almost beat my nephews in the game. My one nephew couldn't believe that I was making some of the shots they thought would be hard. Bo's comment was, "Even my pregnant aunt can make a hook shot." We were so glad to see them go. We loved having them here and can't wait to see them all soon.

Tired of being sick

2010-03-22T09:43:00.002-07:00

So when pregnant with Nathan I was sick until week 11. Now with this pregnancy I am sick all the time. Last night I told Rich I am so sick of being sick all the time. He then asked me "I have the munchies what should I have?" I told him "I did earlier and thought I was thirsty instead so I drank some chocolate milk, and guess what?" He quickly stated "Now you fill like crap!" Yes I do one night it is milk, then its bread, or cheese, or an orange that make me sick. Seriously it is driving me crazy. I am convinced that we are having a girl! She can't make up her mind. Well time will tell, we aren't finding out what we are having, it's going to be a surprise. Not by my choice but I told Rich we could not find out.

Birthday Party

2010-03-20T18:09:00.003-07:00

So we opened presents for Nathan the day after his birthday! I know mean mom but that way it was the weekend and we had more time. Rich and I both contributed to Nathan's cake, not the fanciest thing but we liked it and Nathan loved it.All he wanted to do was look at it never touched it. He blew the candles out in one blow. We were pretty impressed I guess his wish will come true! This is Nathan opening his present from Grandpa (PaPa), and Grandma (MaMa) Tomlinson. He loved the truck and loads all his cars in the trailer. Sorry not a great picture but he loves it, even more than his train we got him. This is just a picture of Nathan and Daddy Sunday evening having a milk shake. I loved watching Nathan look at Rich when it would get clogged with Reese's chunks, it was as if he was saying, "Ummmm..... excuse me can you clean my straw out!" Then after Rich would clean the straw Nathan would say, "Mmm!"

New Button!!

2010-03-10T07:26:00.002-08:00

Check out our new button!!!

Two Years Old

2010-03-04T15:55:00.004-08:00

We can't believe it our little boy is two years old today.

It just seems like yesterday he was born. For anyone that doesn't know

Nathan was born in Hawaii and then we moved back to the mainland when he was 6 months.

What a precious little man! At first we weren't sure on what to name him. So for the first 24 hours all the nurses called him Joesph, I'm thinking because he was the hali (white) baby there; the rest were HawaiianNow our little man is so grown up, this is Rich and Nathan swinging at the park. Nathan loves to be outside and gets kind of ticked when he has to come in. Since the weather has been so nice this past week we have been going on walks. So when Nathan see's Rich pull in he goes to the stroller and says, "Ride"

Nathan thinking he is so big to swing by himself.

Oh how I love this little man! He is talking so much right now and loves to sing. His favorite songs are: Old McDonald or better known as "EIEI-OOO", Twinkle Twinkle Little Star (he can sing it by himself", Child's Prayer.

He loves to say "Help Me" when trying to get off the bed, and anytime he takes a big bit of food he looks at you and says, "BIG BITE, Mmmmm!" Also he says "Pshsht" this means that he wants to have Chocolate Milk.

Anyway just wanted to say we love you Nathan and are so happy you are in our lives.

Love, Daddy and Mommy

Bad Things

2010-02-24T14:23:00.006-08:00

So earlier I explained that we had some horrible things happen this month. Well Thursday morning we found out that my parents house caught on fire, and then Thursday night that one of Rich's good friend's from high school committed suicide. So Tuesday the 15th we headed down to Idaho for the funeral and to see my parents house. In the week that we spent there we were also able to watch our nephew play basketball in districts. That was so fun and a great time to see some of my old friends.

So Wednesday was the funeral, the service was beautiful and we were so blessed that we were able to attend it. After the funeral Rich went with his parents to Utah to look at a 5th wheel trailer and I spent the afternoon and evening with my family at their new home, a single wide trailer. As I walked in the trailer the memories of our trailer we lived in when we first were married came flooding back, I kind of miss it.

Sorry I got a little off track. Well my parents house actually caught on fire three different times. The first time at 1 in the morning then again around noon. Then the next day in the morning. My dad said that after the third time he should have let the whole thing burn to the ground. Well everything with the adjuster is said and done so they will have all new sheet rock paneling put throughout the whole house Bye, Bye 70's paneling!!!! They are thinking of adding some new rooms and vaulted ceiling. I can't wait to see it when they are done. Now for people that don't remember Rich's parents house caught of fire in July. I know as Rich's brother-in-law put it, "Rich and Britt are the common denominator in this equation." Well we need to add Brandon and Tina to it to (my brother and sister-in-law). Her parents home burned completely down to the ground a couple of years ago. So if you know us or live by us you might want to get some good insurance!!!!

This is where the fire started a cable of wire fell against the chimney stack.

Part of the ceiling in the living room upstairs right above the stairs going downstairs.

Looking from dinning room into kitchen, Rich is standing on the landing headed into the family room.

New temporary home, we were all playing "Quelf". If you haven't played it you need to, it is hilarious. For my family whenever the phone rings I want to jump up and say, "Pizza Party!" We are so thankful that everyone got out of the house safely, 3 more minutes and it would have been engulfed in flames. Also a huge thank you to everyone in my parents community for everything they have given them.

Oh the Month of February

2010-02-24T14:01:00.005-08:00

So February is a busy month in our household. Needless to say after a couple of horrible events it became an even busier month. So to start it off Rich's and I anniversary was on February 6, which we celebrated our 6th year of marriage. I can't really remember what all we did that day, I think we had a nice dinner and watched a movie after Nathan went to bed. Here are a couple of pictures from our reception. Don't mind the goofy face of me, and I know we were skinny.

Then on the 13th is my birthday, YEA!!! I love birthday's don't know why but I do. Now one thing I guess I don't love about them is that you get older. I am the big 26 now, on the closer side to being 30 (sniff,sniff). Anyways for my birthday we went shopping for skirt and Rich was so nice and patient taking care of Nathan. I think we went to 8 different stores until I found the one I liked. Then out to eat at Country Buffet so yummy, and then grocery shopping all by myself. Nathan fell asleep so Rich stayed in the car with him so I got to shop Albertson's and Winco alone, with no child screaming. I think that was the best present of all. Then to Wal-Mart where Nathan picked out a necklace and earring for me in his sleep. Now that is one talented boy that we have. Then home to relax and watch a movie. It was a wonderful day!

Now it is Valentine's, a day we just get cards and call it good.

The Secret Closet

2010-02-24T13:53:00.002-08:00

So my cousin 'Sissy' just sent me a link to her new blog showing off her adorable machine quilts. Her blog is named "The Secret Closet" . She is one talented girl. I love her so much and I am so happy that she has a blog now to show off her wonderful talent. Please go over and check out her site. For some reason I can't post a picture but you will all be amazed.

So busy

2010-02-03T14:00:00.002-08:00

Sorry these pictures aren't the greatest they are from my phone. We can't find the charger for our camera. This picture is of Nathan trying to hard to pick Rich up. It was so funny hearing him grunt.Nathan helping mom make pizza for lunch.
Nathan, Christa, Rena, and Lizzy watching Cars on a movie night. The adults got to watch their movie on on the T.V. We gave the computer screen for the kids.

Charades and Sledding

2009-12-23T17:14:00.004-08:00

(Sorry can't get the pictures to move to the bottom of the post.)
So we got here last night which we were happy to be out of the car. After dinner we played games with Joni, Abby, Connor and my dad. The game I think we all enjoyed the most was charades. We decided to make up our own things to act out. I wish everyone could have seed Rich trying to act out "Ariel" from the Little Mermaid. Or me trying to act out an "Walking in a valley and then drinking water". Now you all have to remember that we have an age group ranging from 61 to 7. We had such a good time and are looking forward to playing again tomorrow night with Josey and Jill.

Then this morning we decided to go sledding. Of course we didn't bring any winter clothes. So we found mismatches of everything and put them all on. Thanks to Grandma Jill, Nathan now has snow pants. Nathan loved being pulled on the sled he would say, " 1, 2, 3, GO!!!" After sledding for a while I took Nathan in and Rich took Abby, Connor, Josey sledding. Abby came in shortly after that and said that Rich was "Way to Crazy for me." Rich did get a turn riding on the sleds. When he came in his face was soaking wet and freezing. So tonight we are eating nachos, playing domino's and another round of charades.

Change in Plans

2009-12-18T19:43:00.003-08:00

So last night we were heading up to Michael Jay's for ice cream with some friends and our car wouldn't start. Finally we got it started but we are afraid that something is wrong with the fuel pump. So we are taking it in on Monday and we will see what they find out. So here is a Smile Box of pictures and a video of our Thanksgiving in Idaho.

Make a Smilebox slideshow

Christmas Time is Here!

2009-12-17T14:44:00.003-08:00

I don't know how anyone else fills but I can't believe Christmas is so soon. It seems like November flew by and December is too! Well we leave for Idaho in the morning so when we get back I will update about Thanksgiving and Christmas. We hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!

Love, Tomlinson's

Pictures

2009-12-08T13:41:00.002-08:00

So I tried posting this Smilebox a couple of weeks ago but it didn't work due to size of it. Hopefully this one works.

Make a Smilebox scrapbook

OH NO, A MOUSE!!!

2009-11-02T13:35:00.002-08:00

So a couple of weeks ago we had a mouse in our house. Yuck! Nasty little things, I can't stand them. So the other day I thought we had another one and I couldn't believe it. I was down in our extra room grabbing the meat I brought in from the freezer. As I was walking back in the kitchen and I heard a sound coming from across the room. It sounded like metal softly being touched by finger nails. The first thought came to my mind, "Oh no , a mouse!" So I tip toe back down the stairs and look over our extra box spring mattress, and this is what I see! Nathan must have followed me down stairs and slipped behind the box spring before I turned around to come back up. The noise was Nathan being oh so carefully unloading and stacking daddy's pop cans. The box spring sold so now our little man can't hide from mom again.

No more SCARY Vacuum!!

2009-10-27T13:00:00.002-07:00

So the past couple of month's our vacuum has been having some issues. It makes a really loud, high pitched noise while you vacuum. Not joking the neighbors that live across the street can hear when we vacuum. So vacuuming is something that I hate to due and Nathan does not like it either. We have been talking for a while that we need to just go and buy a new vacuum, not a Wal-Mart one but a high quality vacuum. We have had 3 bagless vacuums in the past 4 years, I will just say we a not fans of them. I have been hesitant in wanting to get one due to the price of a nice one, but the day came when I knew we had to do it.

I decided to vacuum while Rich was at work, normally I wait until he gets home so he can take Nathan outside. Well after vacuuming the living room I noticed Nathan wasn't in there. I turned the vacuum off and I could hear a soft whimper coming from the kitchen. When I went in Nathan was hiding in the corner by the trash can saying, " All done mommy, all done mommy!" I almost broke down in tears, the vacuum is scaring my little boy. So the next week we headed to town and got our new vacuum. It is a Riccar and we love it, you can actually fill the suction while vacuuming. Our beautiful new blue vacuum. (Sorry can't flip the picture.)Nathan helping daddy.

Now we have a cleaner house and Nathan even likes to push

the vacuum and help, rather than running away.

I'm So Glad When Daddy Comes Home!

2009-10-27T12:43:00.003-07:00

So the past two months have been long. So many things going on and Rich being in harvest. So the following pictures you will be able to see how happy Nathan is that his daddy is home. As soon as Rich gets home from work Nathan is attached to his hip, or should I say bum. Lately Nathan enjoys pushing Rich around the house, with his hands on Rich's bum he pushes with all his might. Also Nathan has been poking Rich in the bum with his little fingers, it is quite funny seeing Rich leap into the air while walking down the hall or standing in the kitchen. Before Nathan fell asleep he was combing his fingers through Rich's beard, it was so cute!
Didn't everyone know that daddy's forehead is the place to drive your "TRUCK!"

Rich was drawing a truck for Nathan the other night and

Nathan had to be right there while he was doing it.

The handsome men in my life.

Nathan and Daddy getting ready for bed had to get a picture in the process.

Oh I love these guys so much. It has been so nice having Rich home and not being gone all the time. Nathan loves having daddy home to play with, I think it is because mom doesn't make the truck or tractor noises like dad does.

7 Visits

2009-09-30T16:10:00.004-07:00

Can you believe it we have been a total, as a family to the doctor 7 TIMES this month. Nathan was first this month with a sinus infection. Then 3 days later Rich and I both went in and we both had sinus infections. Then a week later I took Nathan in for his Well Check, but after telling them that the previous day he had a fever and wouldn't play at all, just wanted to be held they decided to check him for the the flu. Yes, he did have it so we were stuck in the house for 5 long days. Luckily he didn't have a fever again or throwing up, just acted like normal.

Okay now that is 4 times in 2 weeks. Then at work a tongue of a trailer dropped on Rich's foot. Ouch!!! After x-rays they didn't think it was broken just sprained. He should be going in again soon to get more x-rays due to the swelling. So now he is wearing a walking boot, and just hating it. Now yesterday we took Nathan in again to the doctor's office for his Well Check, finally. He got two shot's and only cried for 30 seconds. What a good boy he is, the nurse gave him a sucker and before we were to the car it was gone. Then this morning I woke up with a horrible cough. So again we headed to the doctors office. Luckily I don't have the flu but the doctor put me on a low dose of Tamiflu since Nathan had the flu earlier this month. Also I am on an antibiotic and cough medicine. So another 3 days locked up in the house.

All I can say is that I am so happy we have insurance, the Tamiflu was $18.00 with the insurance. I couldn't believe it, talk about someone else rolling in the dough. Well we hope everyone else is doing well. Thank goodness this is the last day of the month.

New Do!

2009-09-29T18:29:00.003-07:00

So I did it today I cut off 8 inches what do you think? I called to tell my parents and my little brother who is 11 you can hear him in the background. "Oh NO!!!!!" Rich's comment when I told him, "You have got to be kidding me!" Nope I'm not.

Tired and Playful Little Boy

2009-09-25T13:15:00.003-07:00

So today I put Nathan down for his nap, after 10 minutes of crying for Daddy this is what I found. I think it is so cute I just had to take a picture. Now for everyone that doesn't know Nathan loves to play in Rich's and mine closet. Mainly due to all the shoes that mom has. We could sit all day by the closet and have Nathan changing which shoes mom wears.
Here is is trying to crawl out dad's side of the closet.

Harvest Time

2009-09-23T08:32:00.003-07:00

Things have been so busy here. Harvest has started we are almost 4 weeks into it and 40% done. YEAH! This year has been extremely hard on Nathan, he is having daddy with drawls. Last week I was returning some items to the library and could hear Nathan in the nursery just crying and saying "Daddy , daddy, daddy!" (Yes our little man in in Nursery, he is getting so big). My heart broke so I went in and got him and he spent the rest of the time with me in Primary closing exercises. So whenever we can we make sure Nathan and daddy have time together, yes which means sleeping in bed with us. When harvest is over, things are going to change I think we all need a good nights rest.

So Nathan and I are trying to stay busy with book reading, mowing the lawn, doing craft projects, couponing, and reorganizing the house. Hopefully when harvest is over we will have a cleaner, cute, and organized home.

Cutie

2009-09-09T07:42:00.002-07:00

So I just found this new way to enlarge pictures and I love it. Go to http://foreverfoldinglaundry.blogspot.com/2009/06/big-picture.html

Little Man

2009-09-08T20:26:00.002-07:00

I had to post this picture of Nathan and Emma eating fruit snacks the other day. Nathan showing all of us that they are indeed in his mouth, and Emma with the sweetest face saying, "Mmmm so good!"So a couple of days ago I decided to pamper myself and repaint my toe nails. After I was done Nathan came up and grabbed the toenail clippers and decided that I wasn't done being pampered. He started mimicking my actions and clipping my toe nails. He even tried to file my toe nails. A family in our ward gave us a ton of board books that their children arn't useing anymore. As you can tell Nathan loves them. He had everyone of them out of the bag within 10 minutes. One of his favorite things to do is have book read to him, so daddy and Nathan have many hours reading already behind them and more to come.
I love this picture of my guys! Recently Nathan has been attached to Rich no matter where Rich is, Nathan is there. Either standing by him or sitting RIGHT next to him. Rich can move an inch away and Nathan stands up and moves the inch towards him and sits back down by him. I love these two guys so much!

Daniel Reese Edler

2009-09-04T07:48:00.004-07:00

On August 29, 2009 Daniel Reese Edler left to go home with his Father in Heaven. Daniel was such an amazing little boy and brought so much joy to everyone around him. He has been taught by amazing parents who love him unconditionally. Daniel will always remain a part of so many lives. He is someone you can always remember as a joy and strength. We love you so much and can't wait till we see your loving face again!

Good Deals

2009-08-28T20:48:00.002-07:00

I have a couple of deals that I wanted to post!

Albertsons

5- Fruit Snacks

6- Mini Wheat's

12- Keebler Cookies

10 Keebler Crackers

10- Hunts Ketchup

12- Chef Boyardee Ravioli

2- Ritz Crackers

2- Ritz Crackerfuls

Total Spent $44.13

Total Saved- $93.98

(last transaction were the Ritz items and ketchup total came to $0.08)

Target

2- Kotex pantyliner

3- shave gel (travel size)

1- Renu (travel size)

1- Listerine (travel size)

3- Head and Shoulder (travel size)

1- Tide (travel size)

1- Aussie hairspray

1-Aussie gel

1- Aussie mouse

1-Aussie spray gel

1-Herbal Essenes shampoo

1- Herbal Essenes Conditioner

2- Herbal Essenes hairspray

Total- $13.83

Saved- $28.96

Wal-Mart

1- Welches Juice

2- Chinet plates

Total- $2.36

Saved- $6.00

Target

Leap Frog Tag- 14.98

Saved- $35.01 (originally $49.99)

Target

3- Kotex pantyliner

3- Colgate Kids Toothpaste (travel size)

Total- FREE

Saved-$10.50

Run Brittney Run

2009-08-28T20:23:00.003-07:00

Who would have thought "Me" Brittney would have ever ran in a 5K? Certainly not me, but I did surprise myself and entered in one. I have amazing friends here and we decided to enter in a 5K in October so we have been training for one. Well then we decided to do one in August. Let me just tell you I didn't run the whole thing but 90 % of it. See here is my number to prove I did it. This is the pre-picture of use before we ran Nichole, Becky, Starlie,

Jamie, Melissa, Nicole, Me, and Kim.All of us ladies in a row!The picture below is Jamie and I's last lap. After the race I did decide that I wasn't fully ready to run a 5K. This is the whole group of us that ran mom's, dad's, son's. Don't we all look so nice in our pink shirts, the run was to support Breast Cancer.

Camping at Silverwood

2009-08-20T13:39:00.004-07:00

This past weekend we went with the Edler's to Silverwood to go camping and to the Water/Amusement Park. Although it rained 90% of the time we still have a great time. Those two guys are so cute, and Nathan had to include his puppy in the picture.Rich took Nathan on his first roller coaster ride. They have a little train roller coaster for the kids and Nathan and dad had to try it out. Rich said that Nathan did well on the ride only got scared the first time around.

Then we had to go and get ice cream, I think that Nathan enjoyed it more than Rich and I.

Sharing with daddy!

Now taking a big bite with mommy!

This has to be one of my favorite pictures. Rich was walking beside Nathan and next thing you know Nathan grabs Rich's hand.

Garfield came out to see all the kids. Nathan wasn't to sure of him at first but with dad's help we got a quick picture.

Rich and Reese on the zipper! I have a video of the guys on the Zipper but it won't download, so I will have it posted soon!

Nathan and Daddy at the wave pool. We only staid for 2 hours at the water park because of the weather.

Albertsons

2009-08-20T13:32:00.004-07:00

So this past week we have been without a computer

and I fill completely detached from the world or couponing. Here is a

picture of what I did a couple of weeks ago.GRAND TOTAL: $38.42

Tide 64 Loads

Bounty- 12 double roll

Charmin- 24 mega rolls

(these items cost me $2.12)

12- Suave Shampoo

12- Suave Conditioner

(these items cost me $3)

4- Gushers

2- Kix cereal

3- refrigerated cookie doughs

4- cookie pouches

18- Ragu spaghetti sauce

3- Suave deodorant

2- mayo

3- chex mix

Couponing

2009-08-04T22:10:00.003-07:00

So about a month ago I went to friends house for a class on couponing. Over the past couple of weeks I have been working on it and I am slowly getting better at it. I went shopping today and these are my awesome buys.

ALBERTSONS

2- Lucky Charms ($1 each)

2-Multigrain Cheerios ($1 each)

3- Total Whole Grain ($1 each, 2 were exchanged

from a previous purchase)

3- Gallons of milk ($0.29 each)

2- Betty Crockers cake mix( $.50 each)

2- Lays' potato chips ($1.88 each)

1- Special K bars ($0.38)

1- Tide Detergent 64 loads ($8.99)

18- Ragu Spaghetti sauce ($0.20 each -not pictured I have a rain check for them.)

TOTAL- $22.86

SAVED- At least $50 will know when I pickup the Ragu Sauce

TARGET

50 First Dates- $2.75

Kellogg's Cinnabon Bar- $0.75

Irish Spring- $0.99

Softsoap- $0.99

TOTAL- $6.37

SAVED- $13.88

ALBERTSONS

(last week)

5-boxes of cereal

1- 6 mega roll of Cottonelle Bath Tissue

2- bags of potato chips

2- Chips Ahoy

1- gallon of milk

TOTAL-$13.55

SAVED-$24.38

I am loving "Couponing" it is so much fun. Trying to see what deals you can get, which ones your friends are getting. The best part of it is saving money, and starting to get more and more food storage.

Seattle here we come!

2009-08-04T21:51:00.004-07:00

So about 2 weeks ago Rich calls me and says, "Hey go to the gas station on Road 68 and put your name in a drawing for tickets to see Kenny Chesney perform." Thinking to my self we wont win, and we did. So on the August 1st we went over to Seattle to see, Lady Antebellem, Miranda Lamert, Montgomery Gentry, Sugarland, and Kenny Chesney perform. We left Nathan with Becky and Chris, which we can't thank them enough for watching him, and we headed over.On the ride over this is what we saw, "Oh it made me laugh." I guess you do what you got to do.The tickets were clear up in the nose bleed section, so we soon found some in the same section but down a little ways so we could see so much better. ( Montgomery Gentry singing in the picture above.)Sugarland was by far my favorite. Jennifer is such an amazing singer and so funny!Now Kenny Chesney did an amazing job as well. He sang for almost 2 1/2 hours. We did unfortunately miss Lady Antebellum and half of Miranda Lamberts concert because we were stuck in a traffic jam. It took us 1 1/2 hours to go 0.5 miles.Isn't he a handsome man?And the best for last, a big kiss to my husband! Friday was his birthday so the concert was part of his present. I love you so much honey!

Projects!!

2009-08-04T21:41:00.003-07:00

When moving back to the mainland Rich's parents let us take Grandpa Tomlinson's old kitchen table which is around 80 years old to Washington with us. Rich tackled the project of sanding it down and re-staining it. It turned out so beautiful and we love it so much. Thanks to Brandon for giving us the stain to finish it. A finished picture will be posted soon. The picture below is of Rich putting in our AC Unit in our bedroom. The weather here is not like we thought it would be. I guess we didn't do our homework very well. It has been above 100 degrees for the past 2 weeks. The night Rich got the AC unit in we both slept like a baby.

Last week I made 5 batches of freezer jam: Strawberry, Strawberry Apricot, Raspberry Apricot, Strawberry Raspberry. Oh they all taste so good, and thanks to everyone for the free fruit. Nathan wanted to help out so his job was putting Cheerios in the empty pectin boxes. He was so proud of himself, thinking he was helping mommy so much.

Yum, Strawberries!!

Workin

2009-08-04T21:32:00.003-07:00

During our stay at my parents house Rich, Nathan, and I got to haul hay for my dad! Rich loved it he was outside and doing something productive.
As mentioned earlier Rich's parents home caught on fire. There was no structural damage done, but the inside had to be completely gutted and they are practically getting a new home. I love this picture because no matter what trials are given to my in laws they always look at the bright side of things. Here Megan, Albert and Jenny are laughing about having to have the whole house gutted, and everything that will be thrown away.

Now I love this picture. Nathan pulls this face all the time and you can't help but laugh. Now we all know where he gets it from.

Got to have a John Deere!!

Island Park

2009-08-04T21:23:00.006-07:00

As I mentioned in an earlier post we went camping up in Island Park with Rich's family. We went for a ride up to Big Springs to look at the fish, which are huge and in a protected area.Nathan was trying so hard to look at the fish by himself.Landon and Joey feeding the seagulls. This cabin was built by hand by a man named Johnny Sacks. Every piece of furniture was made by hand, below is one picture of his kitchen.The Johnny was a shorter man so everything was made to scale for him. It was interesting to see the staircase that goes upstairs and have it just a little smaller than a normal one.

Catch Up!

2009-08-04T21:12:00.004-07:00

I haven't been very good about updating our blog very often so here is a recap of what has been going on. Josey spent 2 1/2 weeks with us and we had so much fun having her here. Nathan loved having someone else to play with, I think mom gets boring during the day.

This picture is of the group that went to Silverwood the second time in June. We had so much fun, but it was raining the whole time. But we kept on with the rides.For some reason this ride kept restarting over and over again. During the middle of the ride it started to pour and everyone who was riding it were soaked to the bone.Rich and Reese decided that even though it was raining they needed to go to the water park.

Rich, Josey, Nathan and I went for a walk one Sunday. This is our bike path which is located on one end of town.

Thirsty Boy!

2009-07-29T19:22:00.003-07:00

While up camping in Idaho Nathan found a place to get a drink that was just his size.
He even tried sticking his tongue in the faucet.
Those eyes are just saying "Look at me, I am so cute."

And the end result. One little happy boy saying cheese for the camera!

Found Camera

2009-07-27T13:54:00.004-07:00

So after getting back from our vacation in Idaho we couldn't find our camera. We were sure that we had looked everyplace in the pick-up, all the luggage, and at Lori's house. Thanks again Lori for searching high and low for the camera. Just two days ago Rich found it in the pick-up. WOO-HOO! Anyways, here are some quick snap shots of us!

So here is Nathan playing in the dirt (Which doesn't surprise us at all!). Nathan was trying to help Grandpa Tomlinson and Daddy put in a new sewer, one handful at a time!

One of the trips we took Josey to Silverwood. This was our 2nd trip and it was raining most of the time, but it didn't stop us. More pictures to come of the fun we had.

Camping up at Buffalo campground. Nathan had so much fun riding around in the dump truck. We actually had to hide it he would have been in it the whole time.

Mom and Nathan on a little hike to a cabin up at Big Springs in Island Park. Oh how could you not love this little man!

Nathan loves his daddy! He went everywhere with him and had to so much fun doing it. I wish I could have taken a picture of Nathan kissing Rich's head is was so cute!

Well more pictures to come and an update on what we have been doing! Lot's I promise and more to do this week and next.

Camping and Fires

2009-06-29T21:13:00.002-07:00

Just a quick update. We are in Idaho Until the middle of next so you wont be hearing from us anytime soon. Sorry!!

Camping this weekend was a blast, but when we all come home from the must needed weekend of fun we came home to a FIRE! Rich's parents home caught on fire, no structural damage but soot damage. Scary but everything is still standing, will update soon.

Silverwood Cont.

2009-06-15T13:04:00.007-07:00

I want to show a video of Rich going on a crazy roller coaster ride, but when I watched the video I realized you could hear some swear words so until we go again you will have to wait. Here is a picture of him when he got off though, holding on for balance.

This picture is of Rich and Josey on a roller coaster ride.

The picture above and below are of Rich and Megan, Sorry Megan all the pictures I had have your head cut off.

Rich Aubrey and Rena going round and round and round!

Tom and Zach are in the picture above and Crystal, Crista and Lizzy are in the one below. Those little girls could handle almost any ride. I would have been sick!

Silverwood

2009-06-15T12:45:00.008-07:00

So Friday we headed up to Silverwood in Northern Idaho with some friends. It is an amusement park and a water park all in one. We had so much fun and we can't wait to go again. Thanks again for going Crystal.

Nathan and Daddy at the Toddler section of the park. Nathan not to sure on all the noise and water splashing everywhere.

Mom, Nathan and Daddy!

This is Emily, Crystal's little girl. She loved the water!!

Nathan and Daddy at lunch time. Check out Rich's shoulders you can see where he got a little bit of sun. We spent most of the day at the water park which was a blast.

Next we went for a train ride in the park which was fun and relaxing.
Josey and Crista!Dad, Nathan and Mom!
After the train ride we headed over to the amusement park and had some wild rides. Rich's sister Megan and her family met up with us which added to the fun.

Mud, Mud, Mud!!

2009-06-15T12:37:00.004-07:00

So the other day we were trying to fix our sprinkler system and we flooded our flower bed. Nathan took full advantage of it and the result a little boy made out of mud. This is one of my favorite pictures.

Got the hand shovel and I'm going to work.

"Cheese"

Splish, splash I'm takin a mud bath!!

Memorial Day!

2009-06-15T10:57:00.005-07:00

On Memorial Day we made a trip up to Spokane to see Rich's Uncle's grave. Rich was named after him, and we have been talking about going up there for a couple years and we finally made it. The first picture is of Nathan and his puppy on the car ride up, he had to bring his best friend.

Here is a picture of Nathan by his great uncles grave and wanting to grab at the flag. Picture of Mom and Nathan.

Daddy and Nathan

Uncle Richard's grave.

Then after we spent time at the cemetery we headed over to Aunt Megan's and Uncle Tom's. We had a little BBQ and went to Post Falls Park and looked at the Falls. I only got a couple of pictures at Megan's house and the camera battery died.
Daddy and Nathan playing out side with Zach.

Here is a picture I pulled off the internet of Post Falls Water Falls. When we were there, there was a lot more water and breath taking.

Outside

2009-05-22T12:48:00.003-07:00

So in the end of February we moved out of the apartment and into a house across town. The house hasn't been lived in for 6 months and renters before us didn't take the best care of the house. So the past couple of weeks Rich and I have been hard at work cleaning up the yard. So needless to say Nathan has been so happy because we spend most of our time outside. Oh we also finally got our garden planted but I think most of the plants will die. I will post more on that when we get some more pictures. So here is a little Smilebox album for everyone too look at!

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So busy!

2009-05-22T12:29:00.002-07:00

We have been so busy lately that I fill like I am going to go crazy. So below I have posted some pictures of the things we have been doing. First Nathan helping dad put the tie down hooks in his pickup. Nathan had to be on dad's lap helping the whole way.

For Mother's Day Rich took me out to eat at IHOP. I love this place, because they serve breakfast all day long. I could eat breakfast foods for any meal, I just love them. So this is Nathan giving me a big smile from across the table. He is really big into saying "CHEESE" and giving a big goofy smile. Isn't he so handsome?

Now these next two are of Nathan and his daddy's boots. Nathan is so obsessed with shoes, Rich says he gets that from me! Anyways he was having so much fun with them on and he can even walk in the a little ways. So I have to tell you what happened right before this picture was taken. As I told you earlier Nathan is into saying "CHEESE" for the camera. Also right before this picture was taken he had a bunch of milk. So he smiled and went to say 'cheese' and what came out was a belch of him saying 'cheese'. It was to funny that Rich and I were almost crying from laughing so hard.

Tag

2009-05-22T09:01:00.002-07:00

Tag
My friend Jamie tagged me. I have never done this before, but I do think these are kinda fun because you get to know each other better. We'll see how it goes! Respond and rework: 1. Answer the questions on your blog, replace one question that you dislike with a question of your own invention, add one more question of your own. 2. Tag other un-tagged people.

Here are the Questions:

When was the last time you went on vacation? Christmas time when we went to Idaho for 2 1/2 weeks to see family.

Who was the last person you hugged? My husband and Nathan

What is your biggest fear? Losing my family.

What was the last thing you bought? Lawn Mower (moving up in the world)

What is your favorite weather? 70-80 degrees, with a slight breeze and sunny.

What's in your bathroom cabinet? Q-tips and my make-up

Say something about the person/s who tagged you: She is a great friend. Willing to do anything for anyone.

What is your favorite flavor gum? Juicy Friut

What did you want to become as a child? A mom

What or who do you miss? My Mom

What's your favorite brand of jeans? BKE from the Buckle

What's your favorite dessert? Brownies

If you could go anywhere in the world for the next hour, where would you go? Maui

Who do you want to meet in person? Thomas S. Monson since I was a little girl

What is your most challenging goal right now? Losing weight

What’s your 5 year plan? More kids and have a house

Why is today special? Going to the temple

What is your favorite sport to watch? Volleyball and Basketball

What is your favorite piece of jewelry that you own? My wedding ring

How did you meet your spouse? He dated my friends and not me in High School

What's one thing about you that you would change? My short temper with my boy.

What is something about you that no one would know? Named after Alvin's for "Alvin and Chipmuncks" girlfriend.

Last time you cried? Last night

I tag Nicole, Pili, and Malia

Palouse Falls

2009-05-11T20:41:00.002-07:00

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Rich, Nathan and I decided to take a little family trip so we headed over to Palouse Falls! We had such a great time, just as we got back from our hike it started to rain. So we ate in the car which was an end to our perfect day.

Sewing

2009-05-04T15:03:00.003-07:00

So I have been sewing lately and I thought that I would post some of the things that I have made. Just a FYI to everyone I have put a couple of my dresses on eBay to see if they will sell so hopefully they will. There are 3 dresses and a place mat.

Fun in the Sun

2009-04-28T10:29:00.005-07:00

The other day is was around 84 degrees so we

decided to have a sprinkler party with some friends! The kids had so much

fun running through the water.Nathan and Emma weren't to sure about the water at first!

The expressions on their faces tells it all!
Here Nathan is soaked from head to toes. We were watering the lawn after mowing it the other day and Nathan thought it was so much fun to stick his hands in the water.

Rich was also soaked from Nathan squirting him with the water.

The video is of Nathan getting hit with the sprinkler.
I don't think he quit knew what he was walking into.

Yellow Tulip

2009-04-21T22:19:00.003-07:00

So our tulip finally bloomed last night and the first thought that came to us is Evelyn, Rich's mom. She loves the color yellow, and it fits her to a "T". Bright, beautiful and a lovely person. We love you so much and can't wait to see you in June.

Below is also some yellow flowers, I call this picture "Rich walking in a field of Yellow Flowers"

We were finally able to get a lawn mower and get the lawn mowed. It looks so much better, here are a couple pictures of the process and the jungle Rich mowed through.

Jabber, Jabber, Jabber!

2009-04-18T12:09:00.005-07:00

So the other day Nathan and I were outside working in the yard. I turned around to

see where he had gone and this is what I see...

(I believe that he gets this trait from his dad!)

If only Nathan knew what Rich was doing he wouldn't be so eager to help. Child locks my sanity!

Pictures

2009-04-13T17:28:00.003-07:00

I tried posting these pictures yesterday but they would show up so here you all go.

Nathan, Dad, and Mom! Can you tell that the wind was blowing just a little bit?
These next couple of pictures are of Rich and Nathan in the loader. Rich was hauling manure and we decided to take a trip out to see him.

Nathan hugging his daddy in the truck!

Lost Camera Battery Charger- Lost Camera

2009-04-13T16:11:00.003-07:00

So during our move in February to our new rental I lost the camera battery charger. I looked everywhere for it couldn't find it anywhere. Then one day as I was looking at some old pictures, there was the charger. As I went to grab the camera I couldn't find it anywhere, great just what I needed. I looked for about 3 weeks and still couldn't find it, now I was starting to worry. Well as I was cleaning the bathroom last week I thought I need to clean out the basket on top of the toilet. You know what I am talking about the one that holds all the good reading material, "Classic Trucks" and the "Ensign"!! As well as the bathtoys, hair ties I even found a ruler. Then I saw it "The Camera!" So finally they are back together and I can take pictures once again of our handsome little man and the adventures that we have everyday.

So a little update for everyone Nathan is now 13 months and teething again. I told Rich last night that I don't HATE many things, DISLIKE a lot but not HATE, but I do have to admit that I HATE teething. The pain they go through is so heart aching. Added along with the fevers, the drooling, the wining, and the sleepless nights. I hope the end is near!! Nathan is starting to say a couple of words, of course mama and dada. He also loves to say "HI", "OT-OH", "POPORN" (popcorn), "EYET" (light). He is so cute and loves to have us sing, Popcorn Popping on the Apricot Tree, talk on the phone, dance, and play with his trucks.

Rich was called to be the Ward Clerk about a month ago, and he loves the calling. I am a little sad that he is not teaching the Sunbeam class with me anymore. We do grab him often to translate for us with a little boy who doesn't speak English. Rich also is working a couple of days a week after work for a farmer in our ward. He enjoys being in the tractor, which I think is therapeutic for him. There he can just be in silence and relax.

For me I am still one of the Sunbeam teachers, which is a challenge in itself. I am on the Enrichment committee and I am getting things ready for a Super Saturday activity in the next couple of months. Also I have been watching 2 little boys a couple times a week for a friend. I am still sewing and love it. I just did a dress for my little sister, made curtains for our living room, finished Nathan's bumper pads, made two aprons, making little girl dresses, and now started on a gardening tote. I am thinking of putting some of the dresses that I am making on Etsy, so we will see how that goes.

Christmas and Mini Vacation Update!

2009-03-20T14:23:00.001-07:00

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What's the giggling about!!

2009-03-17T12:50:00.004-07:00

So the other day Starlie and I were coming home from a baby shower and we hear giggling from the back seat, and this is what we saw...
Nathan and Emma holding hands, seriously this is so cute!

Happy Birthday Nathan!

2009-03-04T07:09:00.002-08:00

Okay so i started to write on the 4th but didn't finish so here is the finished post. Today our little boy is 1 year old! We can't believe how the time has gone by. He is such a joy in our life and so much fun. Currently he loves Popsicles, sweeping the floor, tractors, the washer and dryer, and his sippy cup. He is into everything since he has been walking and has the battle wounds to show for it. Yesterday he hit his head twice on the wall, once on the couch and got his finders in a mouse trap, and has realized if he stands on the base heater he can grab the blinds. We love him so much and are so happy he is in our lives. For some reason I can't post pictures but I will soon.

Busy Month

2009-02-25T06:58:00.003-08:00

So February is one of the busiest months for us. Our Anniversary was on the 6th, my birthday was on the 13th ( the big 25) and then Valentines Day on the 14th. So we have decided that we only do cards on Valentines Day, a combined gift for our anniversary and me a present. It is the best month in the whole year. Not to mention Aunt "C", Megan, Koda, and Shaun's birthdays. Here is pic from our wedding, man have we changed not the best pic but the only one I could find on the computer.

Time Fly's

2009-02-24T13:58:00.002-08:00

So just the other day it seemed like we brought Nathan home from the hospital and now he is almost 1. I can't believe how big he is getting. He has been walking for about a week now and into everything. He loves the blinds, sweeping the floor, eating Popsicles with his dad, snuggling into pillows, playing with trucks, and give tons on kisses with his forehead. We don't know what we ever did without him.

Time has slipped away!

2009-02-10T12:00:00.003-08:00

Okay so I haven't posted for such a long time I think it has been over 5 weeks. To catch everyone up here are some pictures:

Nathan at the beginning of Christmas we used this for our Christmas card.

Nathan getting his official 2nd haircut he was so good.

Nathan at Thanksgiving with Landon aren't they so cute?

So I can't find the other pictures I posted the other day so I need to look but here are a couple.

OH THE WEATHER OUTSIDE IS FRIGHTFUL!!!

2008-12-26T15:00:00.000-08:00

Just wanted to say hi and tell everyone that we miss the warm weather in Hawaii. HOLY COW I forgot how cold it can get. The other day it was -18 degrees outside and the wind was blowing so who knows how cold it really felt. We are here in Idaho for the holidays and are having so much fun with our family. During the day we are crafting, eating, playing games (Wii which is so fun as well as Guitar Hero), watching movies, playing in the snow. Then at nights waking up every hour with our little man, he is teething and it isn't very much fun for any of us. He already has one tooth and now he is getting another one. When we get back to Washington we will post pictures of our trip and ones from Thanksgiving. Since I haven't written in a long time I will give you a break down of what has been going on:- Nathan standing up against anything he can get his hands on- Nathan walking along furniture- 2 trips to the emergency room for Nathan with a 106 temp (scary but he is okay now)- Spending Thanksgiving with Family in Idaho- Seeing snow for the first time in 3 years, it was beautiful- Remembering that it isn't so fun walking outside while it is snowing and blowing. Brrrr!!- Snot freezing in your nose because it is so cold outside- Pushing people out of the snow when stuck in the middle of the road- Driving down the road sideways because of slick roads- Having to buy snow tires- Having Christmas 1 week early, not wanting to haul all the presents down to Idaho and then back to WashingtonWell again we miss the warm weather in Hawaii! We hope everyone's season is wonderful and filled with joy and love.

Love, Tomlinson's

The Joy in our Life

2008-11-19T07:53:00.005-08:00

I have attached a video of Nathan and Rich playing with the tractors. It is so much fun to watch Rich and Nathan play together. He is such a joy in our life and we love him more and more each day. We have been so busy lately doing crafts, talking in church (so glad that is over) getting ready for Thanksgiving and the Tomlinson Christmas Party. Rich just installed an Air Filtration System in his pick-up. After he was done we went for a little drive and it was awesome. We leave next Wednesday for Idaho we are so excited about seeing family but not the long car ride. We can't complain though it is so much cheaper than flying for 6 1/2 hours from Maui to Salt Lake and then driving 4 hours up to Idaho. Nathan is growing so much and he is so much fun. He has such an amazing personality and he makes us laugh so hard. So I have a cute little story about him. I was at my friend Melissa's house the other day working on a craft. I left Nathan inside playing while I went out side to sand my project, it took me about a hour or so. When I got back in Nathan saw me and was so excited. He kept kissing me for 15 minutes, now his kisses include the tongue and slobber so I was a little water logged when he was done. It just melted my heart knowing that he missed me so much. I will post pictures of my crafts and sewing projects soon, I having so much fun doing them. Love to everyone!

Mom is SORRY!

2008-11-03T08:32:00.002-08:00

So this weekend has been crazy. I made Rich and Nathan both sick, yes I made them. First I made dinner Saturday night, Broccoli and cheese soup. Yum I thought but it made Rich sick, he finally felt better Sunday night. Then Sunday night I accident left a bottle out for longer than 2 hours. ( for everyone that doesn't know formula can not be left out longer than 2 hours after being made). Well I took a nap while Nathan was. Nathan woke up screaming so Rich fed him the bottle that I left out and another one. Nathan went back to sleep I woke up and then Nathan did. He seemed fine he ate his dinner which was carrots and played. Then he was drinking his bottle before he was about to go to sleep and he sat up and threw up. All over, Rich was dry heaving and I was covered in puke. We then realized that I left the wrong bottle out for Rich. Yes, mom is sorry to her boys. they both are fine now and we wont be having broccoli or sour milk for a long, long, long time.

Although we do have some good news, Nathan is crawling now and into everything. Yes we "Love It" as Wheezy would say.

Happy Halloween!!

2008-11-02T14:43:00.004-08:00

On Halloween day we had a Fall Festival at the church for the kids that are not in school. Here is a picture of all the kids that came. There is Nathan in his Superman costume.Yes Nathan was Superman imagine that. He was having so much fun playing with my cups that I was using for the game at my station.Here is Nathan with his friend Emma, she adores him. Every time she sees us she gets so happy. As you can see he is sharing the cups being used the the game.They also had a pinata for all the kids. Nathan was so excited when he saw so we gave him a try, he loved it. Okay so we were soup and rolls last night so Nathan was joining us and eating rolls himself; off my leg. Yes, there were more on the floor then in his mouth but he was happy so that is all that matters. Rich went to take a picture of him eating and as soon as Nathan saw the camera he gave us a smile. Then every time we would say "Smile" he would stop what he was doing and give us a grin. Here is another smile for the camera moment. We love him so much and can't believe how big he is. He is crawling now and is into everything. We love it but it does keep us on our toes.

HOORAY Harvest is Over!!

2008-10-29T07:26:00.006-07:00

So harvest was officially over Friday night and we are so glad. We went to Outback to celebrate on Saturday and Nathan was being such a cute little man. This has been Rich's home for the past 48 days he has become quite fond of it and she has taken good care of him. Yes, it is a she and her name is Loretta!! I don't think I have ever seen a Pixall before so for everyone that is like me here it is. This is what cuts the corn and has given Rich so much grief this year.

Thursday I was able to go up to Hayden to see Bart, Carrie and Megan's Family. Carrie, Megan and I got to do a little shopping in the day, which was so much fun. I can't wait till girls weekend! Then I staid the night at Megan and Tom's while they went out for their anniversary. The kids and I had a little party of our own, we had pizza and watched movies. Aren't they all so darn cute?

Now with sleeping in a King Size bed you would think you would have a lot of room, funny funny! I did sleep in between Nathan and Brynley and by the end of the night we were pretty close.

For FHE we went to a pumpkin patch outside of Pasco and we had so much fun. It was the first time for everyone. Here we are on the hayride out to the pumpkin patch.

Here's my little man and I striking a pose for daddy.
Nathan telling us "Look they are almost as big as me, and they are everywhere!'

My first pumpkin, just my size. Lately Nathan has been sticking his tongue out and we finally caught it on camera!

Now I would have to say this is one of my favorite pictures. I asked Rich what they were doing and he said that as soon as a truck drove by and hit his jack-brake Nathan turned towards the sound. So Rich was telling him about when he used to drive one. Nathan is so alert and aware of so many things around him.

So this is a look at what we have been up to, talk with you soon!

Sewing, Haircuts and Halloween

2008-10-21T17:11:00.007-07:00

So lately I have been doing some quilting and sewing to stay busy. I made a quilt for Rich's boss whom is a new daddy. What a good guy he is he likes John Deere just like Rich. As you can tell from the colors they had a boy! It was actually really easy to make and now I need to get one for Nathan, made but I have a couple projects for him I need to get done first.

The fabric was so thick I had to pull the yard through with pliers but

I finished it in about 4 hours. Now I have one project done for Nathan. We needed to make bumper's for his crib,

without fail his arms and legs would be sticking out of the crib. I did it like a

rag quilt and I thought it turned out quit cute. Now if I do it again I will add about 3 inches longer on my measurements do

to my our mistakes. The bumper is a little snug but it works great and

when I find Nathan awake he usually is liking the fabric.

Oh, what would we do without little boys?One of Nathan's favorite things to do is go on a walk. Today he was getting a little cranky

so I got the stroller out of the car and brought it in the house. As soon as Nathan

saw it he instantly smiled and was ready to go. Since it is a little chilly outside

he gets to wear his jacket and hat. He looks a little out of it he was almost

asleep when we got home. Now for the "In need of hair cut" part. I pulled off his hat and there

you have it CRAZY HAIR! I can't wait until Thanksgiving

because Rich's mom is going to show me how to cut it. I just wonder what he is thinking, maybe

" Yeah I like my hair, I'm cool mom!"

Oh memories of Sears, and Hawaii Monsanto Halloween! Don't I look so cute?

You wouldn't be able to guess but I am actually sitting down on a chair.

It was so fun to give candy to the kids I even had some afraid I was really that fat! My manager Onassis, sorry I can't flip the picture. Not sure what he was,

everyone just thought he wanted to show off his muscles for the ladies.

Don't think the wig helped out any!!Rich got his whole crew to dress up and go see everyone in the office.

They were a hit and kept getting requests from different office personal

to come to their department. They drove around all day to

show off their good looks.

Dandy the Summo Wrestle, Ward the Bar Maid and Rich the Ballerina.

They look so darn cute!

We miss all our Maui Ohana and can't wait to see you all again soon.

Storms of Life

2008-10-12T21:31:00.002-07:00

I don't know how church was for everyone today but I loved Relief Society. Our lesson was on "Stand Fast through the Storms of Life" as probably was everyone's lesson today. We were talking about trials, tribulations, death, and all heartache we go through in life.

Why? I ask all the time do we have to go through this, then I have to remind myself in Helaman 12:3 it says "And thus we see that except the Lord doth his people with many afflictions, yea, except he doth visit them with death and with terror, and with famine and with all manner of pestilence, they will not remember him." So without the hard times in life we wont remember him and learn from our mistakes and become stronger children of God. As we become stronger we will be able to "Stand Fast". This was such an amazing lesson and I know I wouldn't be here without Joseph Smith and the trials he went through. Knowing that he made it through such hard times, makes it easier for me to make through my trails.

Well we love you all and hope your day was as great as ours.

So Much To Say!!

2008-10-11T21:55:00.005-07:00

Well we have finally received our household items. It took 47 days for them to get from Maui to little old Connell. Yes, we did have a couple things damaged and are in the process of filling out claim reports for the damage and lost items. Personally I think the whole process is dumb but what do you do? Anyways, I would have posted pictures sooner but in the hustle and bustle of the movers bringing everything in the house, me taking a lot back out and into and storage unit, a baby shower, project day at the church with other mom's (can't miss that day), grocery shopping and filling buckets of hard white wheat at 7 in the morning at 34 degrees I miss placed the cord to down load the pictures. I kept telling Rich that I know where it is but I just can't remember. Well I didn't technically remember I just happen to open a cupboard in the bathroom ( 1 of 10; I know awesome) and there is was right were I put it. So yes we have been busy, we totaled the hours that Rich has worked form Sunday to Friday and we were at 115 hours. The only sane way to look at that is, the paycheck will be nice. Although that is starting to not sound as good. Nathan and I are so ready for Rich to be back in our lives, we miss our daddy and hubby.

So I posted earlier that I do not like harvest time, well that is not all true I love all the different smells. I was driving on some back road Friday and I smelt so many different things. First was sweet onions, then green onions, potatoes, alfalfa, just plain dirt, and sorgrum grass. It is amazes me that within 5 miles you become extremely hungry because of all the smells.

This picture actually is of Nathan tonight getting ready for the tub. I thought is was adorable when trying to pull the shirt off his head and it wouldn't come. I think he almost looks like a nun, what a ham.

This picture is also of him today, I laid him in our bed because mom needs a nap too! Doesn't he look so comfortable, he was out like a log. By the way those are 18 month PJ's I can't believe how big he is getting.So you all know that Rich likes to keep his hair short. Well since we left Idaho he hasn't shaved or cut his hair, due to the clippers floating over here on a boat. Rich got home late the night they arrived and he cut it off. Nathan and I were beginning to not like dad kissing us, Nathan would push away and it would poke my nose. I told Rich that he should have kept the Mohawk it looked good on him. LOL

How could you not love this little man? If you can see I was originally taking a picture of his hair because he woke up from a nap and had some pretty wild thing going on.

Nathan is loving to feed himself although he does make a little mess. Since I know what he is thinking I will interpret (tummy full, yep I will smile for you any day, now when is bath time). He is so darn cute!!!So as I posted earlier me going to Project Day. There are a couple mom's in ward that get together every Friday morning and do any project that they might have. I am in the process of making Nathan bumpers for his crib. Nathan was getting frustrated that he couldn't get around like the other kids so I let him place with the measuring tape and he was happy. He seems to the happiest when he has something he isn't suppose to have, go figure!!!! For example tonight I was folding clothes and I went to pt some away and when I came back he was almost sucking on a dryer sheet. I gave him a different toy and took the sheet from him. He looked at me like "How dare you?" and then started to cry. What can you do but laugh!!

This is one of my favorite pictures, 3 generations of Tomlinson's. We love Grandpa Tomlinson so much are so glad that we have Rich and Nathan who get to be just like you.

Harvest Time

2008-09-30T14:41:00.003-07:00

Oh how I do not like harvest time. Rich has been working 18 hour days, there are potatoes, onions, carrots, apples, all types of fruit on the roads; and crazy drivers. Rich tells me he loves his job but is ready for harvest to be over. Nathan and I are also ready for harvest to be over, we miss our daddy. Luckly I have some really good friends here and I love it. I am so happy we moved here and I hope tht we are able to stay here in Connell. I just finished a quilt for one of Rich's bosses whose wife just had a baby. It is cute I must say, I have taken pictures and I will post as soon as I can. We miss everyone from Hawaii so much and hopefully we might be back this winter!!! Let's hope and see what happen's. Hope to post pictures soon, lets hope that our household items will be here soon.

HELP

2008-09-17T13:16:00.003-07:00

So I having a difficult time with my blog. I can not get my background to change. It will change for 5 seconds and then go right back to the two stars. Can anyone help? Please I am ready to go insane.