Mom

I had to get a new printer to be able to do all the scanning I have to do for school. Well it is a fabulous machine and prints and scans really well. So I decided that my year project is going to take the pictures that I have of us growing up and scan them so that they are all digital. Yes I am crazy and yes it will take a lot of time, but isn't that what kids are for??



This is the first picture that I scanned and thought I would share. This is a picture of my mom when she was about 3ish (grandma was guessing).

Our day..

So today the weather was a little blah and we wanted to do a family activity. So the kids worked hard to get their "chores" done and we all piled in the car to go bowling. Got to the bowling alley where there was a TWO HOUR wait for a lane (thank you busy Saturday busyness and Birthday parties). Well I have to say that I was very impressed with the way that ALL of the kids took canceling and changing plans. I forget sometimes what great kids I have and how well behaved they really can be! It started raining and then we started to get snow flurry. So we decided an afternoon at the Carls Jr and a cookie would be the replacement. I know too much fun (please don't be jealous!) But the kids enjoyed getting out and doing something a little different then being at home, so I guess it really doesn't matter what you do if your doing it together!!!

They complained.....

I know I am going hear you guys say......"you changed your background AGAIN!" but I have to tell you that I have the boys help me and they ALL complained that it was TOO girly. So we compromised....I got flowers and they got blue. :-)

Isn't it cute???

So being unemployed has made me realized how "employed" stay at home moms are! It's been great these past two weeks to do all the things that I have been wanting to do. House is getting REALLY organized instead of just making do, I have gotten to volunteer in all the boys classes (which has been really fun for both them and I), I have gotten to go and help take care of some sick friends, play with Lexie, do extra work with Payson (we are still struggling with ABC's, but he is getting it!), and so much more (including doing my overwhelming load of homework). It has been a lot of fun and very rewarding!

Now with all that said, I still kinda miss working. I know I am crazy, but I guess I am just use to it. I do however get to start my internship next month at a Therapy office in Clearfield and will be doing some in home family therapy support in Box Elder County. I am very excited to start doing the type of work I feel is very important. This new venture, traveling to transport Evan's kids back and forth, going to school twice a week (one night I go to Salt Lake), and everyday run around has taken tole on my mini van and pocket book (gas money). So we started to look for a little car to run around in that would get much better gas mileage and didn't matter if the amount of miles depreciated the value of the vehicle. Well I decided that if I had to drive a little car then I was going to get something "fun", plus Evan picked out the mini van (we ALL know that wasn't me!) so the agreement was that I got to pick out the next vehicle. We found a cute Beetle and got a killer deal on it (guy just bought wife a new expensive jeep and had to get rid of it quickly).

Isn't it cute??? I get to zip around town in this and hopefully save a lot of money in gas! The kids think I am "cool" and Evan and I are already fighting over who gets to drive it. He no longer has to drive the 12 passenger van (which we got rid of) and likes the Turbo engine this has. I can't wait until the weather is warm enough for him to ride his motorcycle so he will leave MY car alone!!!

Hubby tagged

Cindy (thanks sis) Husband tagged me, so here's a little info about the man I am lucky enough to love and call my husband.

What is his name? Evan Ross Knight
How long have we been married? 1 1/2 years
How long did you date? I am SO not admitting to this (never put anything in writing that you are going to deny to your children later!!)
How old is he? 33
Who said "I LOVE YOU FIRST"? Defiantly him
Who taller? He is (never would have went out with him if he wasn't!)
Who sings better? He certainly does. Belew's weren't blessed with good voices
Whose temper is worse? Neither one of us has a "temper
Who does the laundry? Team work: He washes, I fold, and kids put away
Who does the dishes? Kids unload and He loads
Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? He does
Who mows the lawn? Devin :-)
Who pays the bills? Yeah, defiantly that would be me
Who cooks dinner? I do for the most part, but he is in charge when I am at school and is probably the better cook
Who more stubbron? Depends on subject.....luckily we both have learned how to compromise (experience does pay off sometimes!)
Who is the to admit when they are wrong? Usually he is (but I am never wrong....ha ha ha right)
Whose parents do you see the most? Probably his, but we are lucky enough to live close to both sets and visit as much as we can We also have some great EOD family close by
Who has more siblings? He has one more then I
Who wear the pants in the family? He is the head of our family, but I turn the neck (name the movie?)
Where does he work? He is an EOD (bomb squad) Staff Stg for the United Air Force

I want to thank Evan for being such a wonderful man whom I love with all my heart. He makes me smile, lets me be "crazy" sometimes, encourages me to following my dreams (esp when it gets hard and frustrating), and is a really fun dad who loves his kids (which shows in all he does). I am so blessed that I was given the chance to have him in my life.

Family Update

The wonderful thing about the internet is that you are able to link with friends old and new! I have been able to find a lot of old friends who don't know all of the wonderful things tha are going on with myself and my adorable family. So I thought I would give a family update and overview:

Tami and Evan met 2 years ago with the help of our mutual "friend" (aka...LDSSingles.com yes we are an internet success!). We quickly fell in love and were married in June of 2006. We are lucky to have a "bunch" that was formed at that time. Devin (10) and Payson (5) are my sons from my first marriage. Aaron (10), Travis (8), and Bekah (5) are Evan's children from his first marriage. Alexis Ronda (1) is our daughter together. We are so blessed to have each other. I also obtained an amazing family along with a good looking husband. My in-laws are such a huge support and our kids have such fun aunts and uncles. I am also pleased to say that we are also lucky to have my boys paternal grandparents and Aunt involved with their lives! Thank you all for being such a great examples to ALL of our children.

Here's a little about each of us:

• Evan is a EOD Staff Stg in the Air Force and is stationed at Hill. He has made us very proud. He plays with bombs and protects our country. He has earned TWO Bronze Stars and works hard for our family. Not to mention that he is HOT in his blue uniform! On his "off" time he is an amazing father whom loves his children and enjoys spending time with him. Evan is a fabulous step father and I couldn't have asked for anything better for my boys. Evan LOVES to fly and dreams of being a pilot after he retires. He is always up for fun and all the kids look forward to "playing" with dad.
• I am currently working on my Masters of Counseling at the University of Phoenix. I have been working with Prevent Child Abuse Utah for the past year, but recently quite to be able to double up on school and be more available for the kids. I am a liscensed Social Worker and when I grow up I want to work with moody teenagers (probably my OWN!). I enjoy traveling and have recently found a passion for blogging. I love being with my kids and am so grateful for the wonderful children I have the opportunity to have in my life.
• Devin is now 10 going on 21. He is incredibly mature and such a smart kid (sometimes that doesn't work out so well for us!). He is such a great example to all of us and helps keep us focused. He started football last year and I have no doubt Grandma Ronda was cheering him on from above. He was named most improved player and worked very hard. He likes to build things, is artistic (didn't get that from me), and has a real knack for computer things (just like Steve his biological dad).
• Aaron is also now 10. He is the "little" guy of our bunch and has the largest personality! He is kind, energetic, and has a spirit like no other. He enjoys Legos, playing with friends, playing any video game, and can run. We are so proud of how hard he tries and for being such a great big brother. He is one of Lexie's favorites (of course he spoils her).
• Travis just turned 8 and was baptised. He is incredibly smart and is the comic in the family. He has a memory that will just amaze you and can repeat anything he has heard (so be careful what you say around him!) He loves to draw and has so many talents.
• Payson is almost 6 (he HATES being the same age as Bekah) He also hates school and says it is SOOOOO boring. He does love trains, learning how to build things, playing outside (no matter how cold or snowy it is), and anything that keeps him moving. He is "trying" to be nice and has come a long way. He keeps trying and we love him for it!
• Rebekah (aka Bekah) just turned 5 and is the diva of the house. She will easily draw you in and before you know it your cleaning her room (she doops Devin all the time into doing stuff for her), she has a smile that is beautiful, and a giggle that makes you instantly giggle with her. She is very quick to learn and loves to be with with her Grandma Knight.
• Alexis (aka Lexie) just turned 1. She is a very easy going child, whom is enjoyable to be with, and is not overly demanding (which is so lucky since she has to compete with 5 others). She tries so hard to do what the big kids are doing and has been so much fun to have as part as our family.

Our family enjoys being together, playing games, visiting family, reading, and just about anything that keeps us going. As the kids start to get older I realize that my life is not as busy as it will be in 5 years when I am trying to get them all to where they need to be.

We recognize that we are incredibly blessed and enjoy a very wonderful life together!! Thank you to all of you for being a part of this crazy life with us.

Happy Valentine's Day!

The Kids and I just wanted to wish all of you a VERY Happy Valentine's day! We love and appreciate all of you. Thank you for all of your support, love, and examples. We are incredibly lucky to have each one of you as part of our life.