HAPPY BIRTHDAY KYI PIE!

Kyi's story began on Dec. 2nd 2002. I remember having a Dr. appointment that afternoon then spending most of the day shopping. My parents wanted me to go to Utah with them to see my grandparents off on their mission. There was no way I was going! I had 3 weeks to my due date and being stuck in a mini van for 3 hours was not going to happen. On their way out of town they stopped by The Dr.'s office, to try and catch me and talk me into going. I had left already. The Doctor told them I would be fine to go if I wanted to. When I got home that evening I was flipping through channels, Not having cable left me nothing to watch but "Fear Factor" and that's when it happened. The sharpest, stabbing pain I have ever felt in my lower abdomen. This pain went away then returned a few minutes later and no this was not from the nasty thing I was watching the contestants eat! I called my family but they where out of range, I called a friend who took me to the hospital. I had two amazing friends there to help me through the delivery. Karen and Zeke!!! what would I have done without them! They were the best coaches and support I could have had! THANK YOU! Zeke video tapped and Karen cut the cord. Kyi's delivery was the easiest and most relaxing delivery ever...besides the cramping, burning, stretching & ripping. I was wishing my epidural had worked where I needed most!

Kyi was born at 10:28p.m. that evening after only a short 3 hour labor!

I finally got a hold of my grandparents to let them know that I had just given birth and to let my parents know when they got there...I received a call soon after from my mom, I let her know I was thankful I had not giving birth on the side of the freeway in a mini van!

Look at this guy!!! I have to say it was worth it! Kyi has brought so much to our lives. He is so Witty and smart! He has such a loving heart and eager to please unless it has to do with chores!! He has the ability to make us laugh at anytime and is always willing to laugh at himself! This guy has talent beyond his years. He can do anything he sets his mind to! Kyi has taught me many lessons about life and not to worry about the small stuff. He keeps me on my toes as well as on my knees as I pray for guidance to be the mother he needs me to be.

WE LOVE YOU KYI PORTER!!!
Kyi at 3 1/2

Kyi at 2 1/2 and Teylar 2 1/2
They totally have crushes on each other ....do I hear wedding bells!

Kyi at 7 months

Kyi at 2 months

Me 8 months pregnant with Kyi and Callie 5 months pregnant with Teylar at our baby shower.

Just a few extra....

My parents brought this deadly catch back from their cruise last month for the kids. We celebrated Kyi's birthday during our visit so It was time to pull out the foolishness and mayhem.

I think this may have been the very moment this seemed not to be such a good idea....

Oh, road trips...I hate to stop, unless you are going to pee your pants. I try to pack everything we need and then some!

While I was packing, Bo kept Maycee busy. Thanks bo!!

AWWW... I just thought this one was cute!!! Bo must have tuckered Miss Mace out!

Thanksgiving weekend

mom, Kyi, Jeremy

HA HA!! Santa wants to feel the cool breeze flowing through his beard, and the roar of a hog rather than those over rated reindeer, this year!

Can't get away from this guy!

K... I didn't rotate this pic, but these are all watches and blingy bands.

Holy Crap!

Thanksgiving

We went south for Thanksgiving to visit my parents in Utah, over all we had lots of fun! they took us to the down town winter festival and parade! Behind us is my mom's shop!

Eric and Jeremy

Me and Jeremy

Eric, Jeremy, my dad, Maycee, and Kyi!

side note....#1 it was FREAKIN' COLD!!! I can't believe Jeremy didn't DIE without a coat!!!

#2. chestnuts are repulsive!!! I don't care if they are roasted, boiled, or battered and fried! (which makes everything taste amazing)

#3. Where's my mom in these pics you ask... doing business and socializing!!!

carriage ride

New Moon

It's 2:00 a.m. do you know where your wife or mother is? Duh, "New Moon", of course! This soon to be nationally observed holiday known to the dedicated fans as, "National Twilight Saga Day" ( okay so I made that up, but I love holidays!) celebrates the coming together of the dead, dogs, the clumsiest of girls, hot moms, desperate house wives, and seriously more than a few men for one united purpose, to see Taylor Launter without a shirt on...( hello Mr. Hot pants!) I have to say this movie brought a lot to the table and I'm not talking about those poor unexpecting tourists! There were cheers, tears, and did I mention Taylor Lautner looking like a fresh piece of meat...yum! k, I'm done I promise!! ( for now)

Monica O., Me, and Stacy R. waiting in anticipation, Umm, I have to mention we got perfect seats. I was thinking to myself, " why Jacob, what big musc....Eyes you have..."!

Look at all those faces, not bad for the early morning hours knowing we have to get kids up at 7:00 a.m. and off to school! I'm pretty sure we were all thinking the same thing...It's okay for my husband to go to the gym right after work for 3 hours, I can handle the kids. It will give me more reading time and my husband could mutate into a hot-super tan-hairless-teenage werewolf.
I have to make myself clear at this point in my posting, I am more team Edward, you can't fight fate. Poor sweet sculpted Jacob never got a chance, he never made it to the play offs, so really there is no team Jacob... don't worry those big brown eyes though, your lady in waiting will soon be in a theater near you, and shes H...ybride (and hot) and lets face it Bella, younger!

Until then I must leave you, I'm no good for you...
I'll see you in June [Mr.] so don't do anything reckless!

Veteran's Day

This month and this day 2 years ago Eric was boarding a plane in the middle of the night to return home from his deployment in the middle east. Thanks to the good friends and bloody football games that kept Eric busy while away from home!
Eric's crib in the desert!

Aww.. a little bit of home in D.C.


Eric at the pier, no volleyball and bikinis on this beach!
Just a super sexy sailor!

James Langworthy was my mothers cousin who lost his life in Vietnam.

Thank you to all who serve, have served and the families that sustain them and have grieved for them. we love you and pray for you.

What I'm Thankful for....not in any order...

1. My understanding of my purpose on this earth and the every day opportunities to have my understanding expanded.

2. My family. The joy these people bring to me and others is nothing but delightful! Watching my children grow with strong healthy bodies, minds, and spirits is wonderful!

3. The United States of America, "One nation under God".

4. My sweet husband, who serves his family, community, country, and most important his Father in Heaven. This guy loves with no reservations and is a ambassador for kindness. He is so humble and willing to to fail in order to succeed. Integrity never takes a back seat.

5. My parents, I love to give these guys a hard time...My parents are some of the most open people I have ever met. My mom has taught me "what the heck, what do you have to loose?"! and to always find a way to be resourceful. Where there's a will there is a way! My dad, is a lot like my husband and one of the hardest working men I have ever met. He has an infectious laugh, and a great personality. Patients should be his middle name.

6. My Grandma, This woman is simply incredible and should be an example to young women everywhere. She is irresistibly cute, unbelievingly kind, patient, Intelligent, WELL EDUCATED, loving, talented, I could go on and on!!! I'm grateful she married my grandfather and loves him. she is one of the best parts of our family!

7. My grandfather, without this man our family might not have the knowledge of the restored gospel. He is a man of courage, strength, and an ability to always be right...even the 1 time he was wrong;) Gramps is a "man's man" but not beneath learning to quilt, to court a hot lady! Most would say he's a tough guy, but he is one of the most loving and soft hearted men I know. He understands mercy, and the Saviors love for man kind. My grandfather went from being a Marine serving his nation to having a family, to being a single dad and raising his children on his own. His children adore him. He and his kids(8 yrs old) were baptized on the same day in to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and have lived it sense. He loves his wife and will into eternity with everything he has as well as the rest of his family. He will be forever giving service, loving little children, and finding joy in his posterity as we make choices that make us one big eternal family! With NO excuses!

8. My home, small not fancy, but ours. This home keeps us warm at night, provides a place for protection from the world, and a place to make and keep memories.

9. Prayer is a wondrous gift! I'm so thankful to be able to kneel and pray to Our Father in Heaven and plead to him, give thanks and praise Him, I'm thankful I'm never alone.

10. My Father in Heaven, The Savior, & The Spirit. I'm so thankful for the love, eternal guidance, and mercy I can't express the gratitude I have...The hymn; "how Great Though Art" always comes to mind. I'm thankful for my testimony of a living Savior who died in order for us to overcome the pitfalls and just plain human NESS , to live with our Heavenly Father who loves us and waiting for our return so we can live together as, once again an eternal family.

11. My body and mind for the functions they do flawlessly and the ability to grow and respond to my growing needs.

12. talents I have and the talents of others.

13. The act of service and the blessings that come.

14. Good friends who lift up spirits and make you laugh 'til you might pee your pants. I'm thankful to be a friend and value and love people who can do the same.

15. Trials, that give me perspective and the ability to find my way and test me to limits I didn't know was possible.

16. lessons learned...over and over again!

17. Smiles, something so simple that we all have and can give away freely, wither it comes from our faces or our souls!

18.character, it's what we are and how we get to the next step...

19.dishwashers... if you know me you know why!

2o.Surprises, Mostly the good ones...it usually means someone was thinking of you, or you have the chance to bring a burst of joy to someone else!

I could go on but my husband is waiting for me to get off the computer and give him some attention!!!

WHAT A BEAUTIFUL LIFE!

Happy Halloweeners!

Normally Halloween isn't my favorite. But this year I have to say was pretty fun! Not for any real reason, just watching the kids get dressed up and enjoy themselves! We went trunk or treating on Friday night lots of cuties on the hunt for candy! Saturday we went trick or treating then out to dinner with the Dummars.

The Dummar kids and ours decided that Bo needed to get into the Halloween spirit and did their best to dress him up...Thanks Bo, for taking one for the team!!!
Kyi was a G.I. Joe and Maycee was a ladybug. They were so tired by the time we went trick or treating, pictures were the last thing they wanted to do! Oh well, this is my favorite part!

Bo a.k.a. Boa

All of our balls in the back yard look like this now!

Bo is a 2 year old 100lb German Shepherd! he loves balls... any kind of ball...to death!

Bo is a funny guy! We have fell in love with this big character!

He looks like all business but don't let him fool you! he's a sweetheart! Ask him what an owl says, he'll whoo for you! This guy has the best manners and is AMAZING with our kiddos!

Navy Birthday Ball

Ambrose and Saxton partners in crime...these two yahoos are always up to "no good" when their together! Silly boys!

sometimes these social events get way too serious!

Dyan Saxton and me! Isn't she a doll! If you want to feel like a big fat giant just have your pic taken next to this little cutie pie!


Our table. they were selling the center pieces for only $25. One of the sailors made them!



Eric, me, Dyan, and Saxton!

tiny dancer

Maycee started ballet last month! It has been so fun to watch her "on a new stage" ! We really like her teacher (Miss Kim), she is so fun and has the ability to wrap those little girls around her little finger.

So, Mace is usually an easy going spirit and loves to please. Not so in ballet! I think I should have put her in interpretive dance instead. Maycee has her own ideas of what she would like the class to be. I finally bribed her with a new barbie if she would stay on her sticker and listen to Miss Kim...It worked she was so excited about the barbie she did her best in class and I think she had lots of fun! (plus a new barbie what's better than that. )

Labor Day weekend

Ty, Maycee, Kyi, and Christian

This was just a sweet moment Kyi and I had, Eric just happened to get a picture of it.

Kyi was so funny, he wanted me out on the water with him to help.

Kyi getting some pointers from mom

We took off to Owyhee again for Labor Day weekend and had lots of fun! we were suppose to have two more families go with us, but they weren't able to make it last minute. As much as we missed them and wish they could have come we pulled together and had a great time long days out on the water and way too much FOOD. The weather was pretty good, until Sunday when it
got pretty yucky that afternoon.

The BIG 3-0

I have to say THANK YOU to all of my FANTASTIC friends who were able to celebrate my birthday. I was so touched to see them there and the effort they took to make this day so much fun! I am so grateful for all of you and want you to know that you are the most incredible women I have ever met! This defiantly made turning 30 one of the best days ever! A special thank you to Tiffany, Stacy, and Rebecca for all of your efforts and to everyone else...Your the BEST!!!

I was told to dress up formal and get a sitter and Rebecca would arrive to pic me up...

We met at Edwards and blind folded we arrived at Lake Lowell in our dresses and all, a couple of guys asked what was going on and who's birthday it was. I replied that it was my birthday and he asked how old I was...Of coarse this is a loaded question...I asked how old he thought I was...This guy was smarter than he looked his reply...22 ...(YES!)Well I had to tell him I was 30 and to that he said welcome to the club... (UGGG!)

We boarded the boat to find out that it should have been a cruise considering all the amazing food aboard! We played a game of "Truth or Dare" we had to tell the truth and dive into the water (in our dress or not) or accept a dare which would be far worse. We probably learned too much about each other! Then the "Paparazzi" gave us a few good screams! We had so much fun and so much food!!!