Brody knows kyle's "sight words"

Kyle has been learning his sight words at school, which consist of the most commonly used words in the english language..... The, where, he, what, why etc. The other day Kyle came into my bedroom telling another tale.... "Brody said I look like a butt!" I told Kyle (half heartedly) "Go and tell Brody that is not a nice thing to say, we don't use those kind of words!"

A few miutes later, Brody came into my room looking confused and said..."But is my sight word!"

your beautiful...it's true!

Brody has a new favorite word..........


Yesterday Kyle was playing on the rocking horse when the horse fell over and landed on top of Kyle. Brody said... " that was not cool!.....it was beautiful!"

Today after eating an entire packet of crackers I told Brody firmly..."Ok, No More!" to which he stared up at me through his huge eyelashes and said (with a perfectly serious face) "If you give

me one more, you will be beautiful!"

* mr Brody 10 days old*

welcome to the world.....Cooper Paul McDonald

This is my new nephew Cooper! He was born on Sunday 6th December, at 08.09 after 72 hours of grueling labor! He weighed in at 7lbs 9oz and he is the star of our family! My sister Jenny is amazing! Her waters broke in the middle of the night on Thursday, and she labored slowly and painfully for the next 3 days. The baby was delivered by forcepts and was forced through the birth canal. He was badly bruised and his shoulder was injured due to his rough delivery. He has earned his nickname "Cooper the Trooper". He is making slow progress daily, and I have been inspired by my sister Jenny who has marvelled at every simple development. She was excited to be able to change his "nappy" (diaper). and her most recent delight... she has been able to breastfeed her little boy! She is soo excited! Cooper had some breathing difficulties when he was first born, so he has spent his first few days in the I.C.U. Poor Jenny spent a couple of nights alone in her own room worrying about her special boy I am happy to report that mummy and baby have been reunited and Cooper is by her side. We are still waiting on M.R.I results and bloodwork before they can go home. Cooper's right arm has limited mobility and we are all hoping and praying that this will be a temperary situation. Congratulations Jenny and Paul, We are soo proud of you! We LOVE you Cooper! Welcome to the family xxx

funny kids...........

conversation between brody and me...........

brody: remember I poured my apple juice on the floor?
me: Yes I do!
brody: I didn't like the part when you yelled at me!
me: and I didn't like the part when you poured your juice on the floor!


Kyle and me were discussing what he would like on his birthday cake....

kyle: I just want a picture of Heavenly father and Jesus on my cake...yeah, that would be AWESOME!
me: hmmmm I don't think so Kyle
kyle: why not?
me: well, I don't think I could draw them (for one)
kyle: (thinking hard) ok then.. lets just get Heavenly father and Jesus candles!

poopery barn

Yesterday evening we decided to take the kids for a walk round chandler mall. We started in pottery barn kids. We let the boys play with the toys while Mark and I sat ourselves in overstuffed rocking chairs and dreamt of endless possabilities. It was then that I heard it... NO, It couldn't be true! Brody walked strangely towards me and said.."my poop comed out". Oh NOOO! I carefully carried him to the back of the shop and into the bathroom, only to reveal that he did not have any undies on! (of all the days!) I had to clean him up and creatively put him in Owens sling so I could protect his modesty and my dignity. I discarded his smelly jeans in the trash and promptly walked out the store with a naked 3 year old wrapped around me with a piece of stretchy fabric (oh what a sight I must have been). Straight into The Children's Place to buy some undies and a new pair of trousers!

Most of you know we moved away from gilbert where we had malls, shops, restaurants galore. I could experience all the shopping my heart desired. ( and my heart desires ALOT). then we moved to no-mans land where WALMART is the only store around me! I have strong feelings of HATE for WALMART! I really do! But since it is all I have, I have become a bit of a regular down at wally walmart. (see I even have cute nicknames for it now) and... I am sad to admit...... I have actually started liking some of their clothes. (I don't even know who I am anymore). But anyway my point is this....... Why, when I go to walmart several times a month.... sweet little Brody has no bathroom issues? but yet, when we take a rare trip to the poshest shop in town, Brody's bowels give way????????? Oh isnt it Ironic? Alanis Morsette should write another verse to her song...........

Oh Brody sweet Brody, you keep life interesting! next time you want new clothes, please just ask!

not so private.............

It turns out that I need an audience! So I un-privated my blog. here are some halloween pics of the kids........ Brody with his girl

baby bear, power ranger and incredables

little bear

crazy boys

october update.................

ok so we have done a lot of fun things this month..........

We took the boys to California, it was sooo much fun! We spent the day at knottsberry farm, and the following day at the beach, we were all playing in the sea until out little friend dexter got stung by a sting-ray and put a damper on our fun (hehee). Nobody wanted to stay in the water after that (except Kyle, who has absolutely no fear and gave me several heart attacks on our trip).

Then our other little friend Shane got locked in the bathroom and his dad had to remove the vent to allow him to crawl out. A short while later Brody felt a poo coming on and asked me to take him to the bathroom. We found that the only available cubicle was the one with a perfect square-shaped hole in the middle of the door. Sensing the urgency of the situation, I allowed Brody to crawl through the vent while I stood on the outside of the locked door. No more that 2 minutes passed when I looked down at the vent, nothing could prepare me for the scene.... Brody had stuck his little bum all the way through the vent and was saying (in his little low voice) "can you wipe my bum?" He is soo funny!

another little Brody story..........

Mark and I were laying in bed and Brody had crawled in between us and was half asleep. Mark and I were talking about our favourite ice-cream. I told Mark that I loved the golden spoon, and he said "no if you want good ice-cream, it has to be frozen custard" to which Brody opened his eyes and said (arrogantly) "you mean mustard!" and closed his eyes again! hahah what a boy!

here are some pics of the loves of my life...............


precious little Owen............

funny little Brody

tummy time

sweet little Kyle (with a suspicious wet patch)

bragging just a little bit!

Owen's nursery is finally complete! now we just need to get him to sleep all night!

owen (5 months)

I just wanted to post some recent pics of my beautiful baby boy! He is getting so big and is really starting to develop his little personality. He has a smile for anyone who looks his way. I love him so much! He is not one who likes to snuggle (which is sad for me) he would way rather stand up and look at everything going on around him! He recently has started taken some baby foods which he LOVES! He also began rolling over. He loves to take walks in the stroller, and he adores his big brothers who love him tooo much sometimes! We love you Owen Grant, we are so happy you are part of our family xxx

time to fold laundry!

he loves his swing

isn't he cute!

precious little boy

Brody is 3

the order is all wrong, but here is my special little man Brody Glen........

happy birthday Brody x

he loves to be funny..........

He loves his cousin evelynne

he SERIOUSLY loves her!!

He adores his new baby Owen

and his big brother Kyle

He loves to sleep with his special blanky

He loves "his girl"

very much!

and he is a momas boy!

with very looong eyelashes

his best pal

He loves chocolate

and paint

We all love our little Bro-Bro and his cuddles. He is the sweetest most adorable little boy who loves to snuggle. He enjoys all music, and especially likes to sing. He also loves to dance but gets shy if he see's you watching him! His fave food in the world are refried beans!

We love you baby HAPPY birthday xxxx

kyle is a big schoolboy now!

Here is my baby, all grown up and off to big school! I have mixed emotions about him being at school. I am sad that I don't get to see his cute little face all day, but I am excited for him to have many great experiences that he will get at school. He seems to be loving class and has made many friends. I am soo proud of my big boy! we love you kyle xxx

The other day we were walking from the playground to our car, when Kyle pointed out someone he knew, "look mommy, that's my friend Cody" he paused then said happily "he says my breath smells like dirt!" I replied "that's not very nice" to which Kyle responded very matter-of-fact "No mom, it really does!" I guess we will be packing Altoids in his lunchbox (hehehe)

some Brody thoughts............

story #1 The fire........

Brody- hey mum, this car has fire on it (showing me his little toy car)
me- oooh I don't like fires, remember we had a fire in our house?
Brody- (stops and ponders a minute) but.. but... but.... I want to do that again!



story #2 cos we're cousins......

Brody- but...but...but I love evelynne
cos she's my cousin.........
so...so...so....I'm going to marry her!

warning........... not for the weak stomach

How can something this cute....... do something this gross?

Oh the joys of motherhood, and the magic of babywipes!

paulines wedding

My beautiful little sister Pauline got married last week and we are soo happy for her! She was married to Lee McLellen in Leeds England. The wedding was simple and lovely and it was fun for the whole family to be together! welcome to the family Lee! Here are some pics of the special day.....................

all the sisters together...........

Bonnie Juliette and Millie xxx