All Hallow's Eve

This year's Halloween was spent trick or treating in Jay's parents neighborhood. For the last 3 years, they have done quite the little set up in their driveway and Jay DJ's and gives out the candy (or throws it at kids in some cases).... Good fun! Here are some highlights of the Stay's Halloween:

Waiting patiently to go trick-or-treating.

Michael Monkey

Yeehaaaw!!!

Dee-Jay.....he's faaaaabulouuussss!

Oooooo....too...much...candy....(actually, this was an attempt to smile for the camera).














Also, on the 30th David's kindergarten class had a "Storybook Parade" because, of course, a "Halloween Parade" would be wrong. Halloween sure has changed since I was kid, but that's a different post altogether. Maybe another time.... Anyhow~ those kids are just too dang cute!

Posing in front of a cactus...

Two cowboy buddies...

They had to bring a book with their storybook character in it. I couldn't find one with a cowboy. Do you think this was a bit of a cop-out? I think he looks like me in this picture.

The class...

I love this kid!

Conference

I was only able to catch the last 2 sessions of General Conference, but am so grateful I was able to hear Elder Jeffery R. Holland's talk Sunday afternoon. I was so moved by the power and conviction of his testimony. I felt like he was shouting his testimony to the world. All I have to say is WOW....

Catching Up

Sorry for the lack of posts, but these days it's seems like all I do is wake up, nurse the baby. Take David to school, nurse the baby. Clean, nurse the baby. Pick David up, nurse the baby. Feed the kids, nurse the baby. Get myself ready for school, nurse the baby, etc., etc.....you get the idea. It's amazing how hectic life gets after the 3rd child, and when the oldest (and myself) is in school. I feel like I have no time for anything! But, I am resolved to do better. Maybe I just need someone to be accountable to. Any takers? ;)

Anyhow~ I have finally made some updates. I spent most of the morning recording some tidbits from the last 4 1/2 moths. If you don't feel like reading it, I won't be offended. I just felt that since my blog is the only journal I keep, I better jot some stuff down. Happy day!

My Jay

(Jay's creepy mustache...)


September 21, 2009
On this day 29 years ago, Joseph Patterson Stay Jr., was one of a set of twins born into the world to Joey and Lisa Stay. Twenty-two years later he came into my life and it's been bliss (mostly ;) ever since. Here are 29 reasons I (and the kids) love Jay:

1. He is a wonderful daddy.
2. He puts up with a sometimes crazy wife.
3. He does the dishes.
4. He finds the strangest ways to make me laugh.
5. He provides for his family.
6. He plays the plays Star Wars Wii. (from David)
7. He gives the best hugs. (from Ahnali)
8. He's hot. (from me....duh...)
9. He rarely complains.
10. He is always trying to improve himself.
11. He has the most beautiful blue eyes.
12. He works hard at everything he does.
13. He plays a wicked air guitar (and a real one, too...)
14. He puts his family before anything else.
15. He has a testimony of the gospel.
16. He is an example to me and his children.
17. He can still make me blush.
18. He makes me feel safe.
19. He makes me lunch. (from David)
20. He's my daddy. (from Ahnali)
21. "Squeal!!" (from Michael)
22. He smells good. (most of the time)
23. He lets me have my way. (most of the time)
24. He's a good kisser. (Smooches!)
25. He loves me back.
26. He chose me.
27. He loves the Lord.
28. He's a "people person".
29. He's my forever companion.

We love you daddy!

First Day of "Big Kid" School

August 12, 2009 - David's 1st day of school.

After spending 2 years at EMECEC preschool, David talked all summer long about getting to go to "the big kid" school. He was very excited to start kindergarten and didn't shed a single tear. Oh, and neither did I.

He already had a friend. My good friend's little boy, Gavin, is in his class.








Walking away to begin his first day of kindergarten.

My David

August 8, 2009

This is the day my David turned 5 years old. It's hard to believe that 5 years ago on this day, I was giving birth to the first of my children. David is such a sweet boy, and I can't imagine my life without him!! Here are 5 reasons I love David:

1. He is so dang cute!








2. He is very imaginative.








3. He is a GREAT big brother.








4. He makes me laugh. :D








5. He always tells me he loves me.




I love you too, David!!!

There's a First Time for Everything!

Here are a few firsts for my little ones... They're so cute!!!

6/8/2009-Michael's first bath


6/19/2009-At 2 1/2 years old, Ahnali gets her first haircut. Goodbye toddler mullet!









6/29/2009-Michael smiles for the first time. :)









7/5/2009-David plays guitar hero....He is his daddy's boy!