Tuesday, September 30, 2008


we took the kids to the movies the other day and Brad was
his typical funny little self. We were the last to leave the theatre
and Dad told B to go a head of him and Brad looked up... slapped him on the bum...
and said to his daddy..." you go a head big boy!"

Thursday, September 25, 2008

road trip with daddy....


Stephen had to drop off a friend up in Provo yesterday. He was flying out to meet his family at Disneyland... Stephen asked Brad to come and he was very excited... tucked in his shirt~wore a belt and everything... before they got there Brad impatiently asked "Dad, when are we going to be at Disneyland?"

Poor kid. He thought he was on a REALLY special daddy/son outing... all the way to Disneyland. Stephen said he was pretty disappointed when he explained that they were just dropping Cody off at a gas station....

Tuesday, September 23, 2008

i love prayer time....


Avery's personal prayer last night...

A: "help us when Jesus dies that he will be
like diamonds all over the ground for us to pick up.
I like diamonds."
Mom: peeking through one eye...trying not to laugh...
A: "And please help us to go to the hospital again
so that Kendyl can get presents and the Dr
can pull Hadwee out of mom."

Sunday, September 21, 2008

a very eventful weekend...



ok. I now have some time to sit back and take a few deep breaths... so, what do I do? Yep, log onto my computer. But, I figured everyone needed an update on our Boyer family drama....

First of all, I have to send a BIG thank you to all of my close friends and family that really helped out these last few days. I have the best friends! They watched and fed and were wonderful with my 3 youngest bugs. They came by the hospital to give Kendyl some loves and just really made my life easier the past few days...

So, for those of you that don't know the details...

Wednesday night Kendyl had a cough and was just pretty tired. Nothing to be surprised about. Nothing to call the doctor about. But, Thursday morning she yelled from her bed that she couldn't breath. She came into our room and it was VERY obvious that she was having a hard time getting oxygen. We called her doctor and went in. Her oxygen was down to 68. (it should be around 95) and she gave her a breathing treatment... it only went up to about 80 so she said we needed to head to the hospital. And she told me that we would be there for a few days. I told her that I had to go to the hospital up north for some blood work and pregnancy appointments and she said that she couldn't send Kendyl over the mountain because her little body couldn't handle the elevation. Well, I am pregnant and VERY emotional... so, I called Stephen bawling and took off...


Long story short... Kendyl did awesome! She had several different treatments and after the first day was really looking better. Some of her cute little friends came by and spent some time with her. It was adorable to watch them take walks down the halls... her friends would pull her oxygen tank and we would head over to the nursery to see the little babies... it would really cheer her up! It really brought back memories of my watching my cousins Lexi and Shar with their oxygen tanks... now being a mother it gave me a different loving perspective and reminded me of how strong my cousins were and ARE! I love you Shar!!!

She had WONDERFUL nurses that spoiled her with hot chocolate and pudding... and even brought a bunch of Disney movies and a Playstation.... it was so fun for her. The area she was in had all elderly patients so, her doctor told her that all of the nurses did rock, paper scissors to see who would get this cute little 6yr old...She had "Mike" come in three times a day and POUND on her back to help break up the junk in her lungs... he was really rough, but Kendyl said she loved it. The Doctors said it was a combination of Asthma, pneumonia and bronchitis.... but, she is doing really well now and will be back to school in a few days....

We are just grateful that she better and we are stocked up for the winter with her meds. She hasn't had an episode like this in a few years, so we know that we are in for a few long cold months....

Thank you to all that cared for our family this past weekend!! We are really touched at how those we love helped us out....and most of all we are happy that our Kendyl Dev is doing great!!

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

craft class time...

ok. OK.
I am getting back to my classes.
Not so much because people have been asking me to.. but, because I am OVERFLOWING with ideas right now... I am really excited!
The holidays are coming...uh... very quickly... and I need to start building my pile of gifts and such...
I will do the classes every two weeks for the next little bit to get some fun stuff stocked up for the holidays... hello??! Is there a better gift than something handmade? I don't thinks so :)
Each class will be ten dollars. No matter what. I will be doing classes suitable for children too. So, you can bring one of your little nuggets for a night of fun and crafting!!

Some of the classes are going to be... board albums, address books, sepia picture painting, matchbox albums, paperbag albums, handmade christmas cards and more.... hmm. Yeah. I am reallly REALLLY excited!!

I will provide everything for the class unless otherwise noted. Just come for the fun project, food and as ALWAYS! door prizes!!

Our FIRST CLASS!! :) will be on September 25th. We will be making altoid albums. These are so fun and whimsical. You will have 3 color schemes to chose from.... just let me know in advance what you want...

let me know if there is something in particular that you want to do also.... I am always up for new ideas and challenges... thanks ladies!!

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

my love...


oh my husband loves me. how do I know this?
because I told him I think of chocolate every second
of everyday and he told me he would run to the store
to grab me something chocolate...

what did he come back with? one of EVERY kind of
yummy chocolate candy bar.

yep. he loves me.

and yep... they are already all gone.....

Monday, September 15, 2008

yummy garden treat...


My neighbor brought me four zucchini's last week and I have put off what I was going to do with them... well, I decided to make some chocolate chip zucchini pineapple muffins. OH OH oooooooohH!! They were so good!!! I made 6 dozen and froze half of them... they kids have been snacking on them like crazy. Little do they know that it is STUFFED with zucchini!!! I am really horrible at baking, so.. it was fun to make something so tasty.... here is the recipe.

  • 4 cups grated zucchini (approximately 3 medium sized zucchinis)
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup fat (butter, margarine or vegetable oil, etc)
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 4 cups flour
  • 3 teaspoons vanilla
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • I also added about 6oz. crushed pineapple to make moist
  • and a whole bag of chocolate chips.

Optional

  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

Preheat Oven to 350 degrees F.

Grate the zucchini, and measure out four cups. Add to large mixing bowl.

Add eggs, fat, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, vanilla and sugar. Stir together well. Add flour to the mixture, a bit at a time. Stir until all ingrediants are mixed. The mixture should resemble thick pancake batter. If it is to thick, add another egg. Add nuts, if desired. And chocolate, if desired.

Bake for 35 minutes, or until a golden brown.

I made muffins instead of bread... they only needed about 15 minutes to cook....

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

funny Av

{the whole family sitting at the dinner table...}
Dad: "Ok guys. After you're done, plates and cups go in the sink."
Av: {without even looking up from her food...}
"Amen Brother."

funny family night...


So, last Sunday after dinner Stephen was really excited
to sit the kids down to watch a good family Sunday night movie...
Sound of Music. Well.... we made it about 35 minutes before
the bugs were wrestling on the floor and totally oblivious to the
magical show they were missing. I was TOTALLY impressed with my hubby.
He whispered to each child to go find a secret spot and prepare two
talents to share in a family talent show... then he told me to help with costumes and
he began creating a fun stage with curtains and everything. The kids had a BLAST!
Kendyl told jokes and did ballet, Brad taught us how to sword fight like a pirate and
how to be the fastest draw as a cowboy. Avery sang a song she wrote and shook
her booty and Ry just put on a costume and stood and stared at us like
we were all wierdos. Stephen was adorable and wore a hat.. played background
music and ENTHUSIASTICALLY introduced each star...it was
a very memorable Sunday night activity. Belly laughs and booty shakin'
all night long....with the grand finale... our famous Boyer dance...







Saturday, September 6, 2008

does B know me??


Bradley
1. What is something mom always says to you? share!
2. What makes mom happy? when I make funny stuff and when I scratch her back.
3. What makes mom sad? when I am always naughty. And when dad and I fart. (nuff said)
4. What makes your mom laugh? Rylin.
5. What was your mom like as a child? I don't know. I wasn't there.
6. How old is your mom? 13. (hmmmm.)
7. How tall is your mom? as big as daddy.
8. What is her favorite thing to do? being with us and our dad.
9. What does your mom do when you're not around? make stuff for the girls.
10. If your mom becomes famous, what will it be for? being pretty. ( what a mommas boy.)
11. What is your mom really good at? making food.
12. What is your mom not very good at? cutting wood. you're not very good at that mom.
13. What does your mom do for her job? make us do chores.
14. What is your mom's favorite food? popcorn. (he is currently stuffing his face with popcorn...and has only one thing on his mind right now...)
15. What makes you proud of your mom? when she snuggles.
16. If your mom were a cartoon character, who would she be? little mermaid
17. What do you and your mom do together? go to stores.
18. How are you and your mom the same? we like to lay down. and we both have arms.
19. How are you and your mom different? I have light hair and you have really dark hair.
20. How do you know your mom loves you? because you buy me stuff, like knives.
21. What does your mom like most about your dad? when daddy takes me and we go somewhere and leave the girls.
22. Where is your mom's favorite place to go? shopping at walmart with me.
23. What is your favorite thing about your mom? when she sings to me when I go to sleep.
24. What does your mom do that is silly? she tickles us

Friday, September 5, 2008

flashback friday....my little Av...


...YEAH! Stephen will be home tonight... he has been gone since Tues night... I am a total baby. I can't go a day without him without losing my mind....

ok, honestly the kids totally take advantage of me and I want to lock myself in the bathroom and that's the real reason I am so excited to see him again... ;)

Thursday, September 4, 2008

how well do your kiddos know you??.......


KENDYL
1. What is something mom always says to you? i love you.
2. What makes mom happy? when I always love her back.
3. What makes mom sad? when I don't listen to her.
4. What makes your mom laugh? when I shake my booty.
5. What was your mom like as a child? You wanted to have kids.
6. How old is your mom? 31. (wow. how'd she know that??)
7. How tall is your mom? i don't know? 60 tall.
8. What is her favorite thing to do? jump rope. do scraps and make bows.
9. What does your mom do when you're not around? watch T.V. and makes bows for me.
10. If your mom becomes famous, what will it be for? having lots of kids and having tons and tons of money. (ahhhh. I love this girl so much...)
11. What is your mom really good at? making food for us.
12. What is your mom not very good at? hammering.
13. What does your mom do for her job? helps us get smart.
14. What is your mom's favorite food? pepperoni.
15. What makes you proud of your mom? when she helps me do work.
16. If your mom were a cartoon character, who would she be? Barbie. (hello. she knows me so well....)
17. What do you and your mom do together? dance moves...
18. How are you and your mom the same? we both have a freckle on our bum. (too much info??hmmm.)
19. How are you and your mom different? I go to school and she has to stay home with the kids.
20. How do you know your mom loves you? she gives me hugs and kisses and cuddles everytime.
21. What does your mom like most about your dad? you have kids together and you love each other.
22. Where is your mom's favorite place to go? California
23. What is your favorite thing about your mom? she takes good care of me.
24. What does your mom do that is silly? she makes goofy faces...like this...

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

tender boy of mine....

another B'ism...

~~kids fighting in the other room...~~

Brad yells to Kendyl: "Kendyl, don't go breaking my heart!"

Mom laughing in the other room.

Five minutes later....

Av: "mom!! Brad keeps telling us to break the hearts!!"

Mom continues to laugh at the funny little monkeys....