All About Me (and those I love)

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

We own...

Jarron's brain.

NO MORE STUDENT LOANS!

It can be done.

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Un uno one unus um eins 1

It's been a quick year! Reece is already 1! And how we still adore him.

Friday, May 11, 2012

Monday, January 30, 2012

How do we celebrate Valentine's Day? Check out this youtube video featuring some of my extended family members. Please note: I am not in this video. Nor are my children. But we do love the Valentine Aardvark!

xoxoXOXOxoxo

Happy upcoming Valentine's Day!

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Hello, world! It's been a while.

I was recently reminded by a friend of mine (thanks, Krista!) that my blog is in great neglect. And since I don't use Facebook anymore, I figure it's time to update this site.

Reece is now a little over 6 months old and we simply adore him! Here's a little video clip I took a few days ago that we laugh at. Think about how amazing your feet are as you watch. :)

Mayes is 5 now and says the funniest things. For instance, he told me that he wants to get two dalmatian dogs when he is older so that they can have puppies (like in the Disney movie). I asked him if he would keep the puppies and he said, "Yes. Then I would get rid of the parents so I can raise the puppies myself." Wow. He also told me that every time his future wife kisses him, he's just going to shower to wash it off. Often, he pops up in whatever room I'm in telling me that he found me because he "tracked my smell." Is he part blood hound? Here's a video of Mayes when Reece was just born:

And now to my Cameron. How I love my oldest and wisest. He is 7 now and teaches me something new everyday. I fear that he is too smart for his own good, though; he told Jarron the other day that "school is just a waste of time." Hmmmm. He also recently acquired some rapping abilities. This video is from September but may make some money someday. He has improved since then and likes to teach his friends.

Not a video person? Here are a few good pics of the loves of my life:

On Reece's blessing day in October.

Halloween pumpkins and two scary Jacks.

Thanksgiving morning.

Sweet brothers Cameron and Reece.

Reece on Christmas Eve (he hung out with Santa).

Mayes calls this picture "Big Chunky Head".

Poor baby fell asleep while I worked out!

Mayes gets his fashion sense from his dad.

Speaking of dad, I guess I ought to post a pic of him, the ultimate love of my life. Here's one he'd be proud of since it represents Utah. (Also note the love of Mayes's life: video games. He can obviously play with his eyes closed!)

Oh, did you want a picture of me? Are you sure? I'll see what I can dig up. Here's a winner taken in October with Mayes and Reece at the pumpkin patch:

XOXO from my corner of the world! It's good to see you again.

Monday, July 18, 2011

officially announcing...

Jarron Reece Mitchell was born on July 5, 2011! He weighed 9 lbs 13 oz and was 20.5 inches long. His weight took my breath away since he easily outweighed Cameron and Mayes! We had a planned c-section (which I wasn't very excited about) since he was breech and big. I am recovering well, though, and would do it all again for this sweet baby boy. He truly is a blessing to our family and we are absolutely in love with him.

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

It's official...

Baby #3 is a BOY!! I'm fully ready for my little house to fall down around my ears! :) Sweet babe will come around early July. After three miscarriages, we are SO EXCITED FOR HIM TO FINALLY COME!

I tried to load the videos I took in the ultrasound room, but I can only load the first two out of three for some reason. (A bummer since the third clip is the one with the proof of "boy parts" and our reaction!) However, if you would like watching the anticipation build up in the minutes before we found out, feel free to watch the following clips:

The boys had no doubts about getting another brother. And getting ready for this baby will be a piece of cake since we have EVERYTHING! Blessed we are.

little boyisms

Mayes (in response to Cameron teasing him about a girl in his class): "Cameron, if I was in love with girls I would tell you."
Cameron: "Mayes, when I am 16 and you are still 14, I will be able to drive and will take us to Toys R Us WHENEVER WE WANT!"
I was cooking one night and banged a spoon against the bowl. Cameron asked Jarron if someone was knocking on the door. When Jarron said "No", Cameron said, "Oh, it must be that cooking thing in the kitchen." Cooking thing indeed! Then for two nights he prayed for the "cooking thing" (hahaha) and laughed while he did it.
Cameron told me I was a good cook but some cooks are better than me. Jarron asked, "Like who, Cameron?" (He was surely waiting to hear a list of people who can cook better than I can.) Cameron thought for a second and then said, "Like...Ratatouille." (Meaning the rat in the movie.)
Mayes: Mom, get up. It's morning time. The sun is awake and the pets [at the petstore] are awake.
Cameron's uninhibited, sweet testimony experiences in our Selah Ward Primary: 1) I love my brother so much that one time I let him play my guy on Nintendo and he died and I didn't even get mad! 2) My eternal family...I love them. My God...I love him.
I told Cameron about a bully that threw sand in my face when I was little. Cameron felt bad for me and said, "Oh, I'm so sorry mom!" What did Mayes say? "I punch him in the face for you, Mom!" That, in a nutshell, is the difference between my two little boys.
Cameron told me that he was going to wish on the Wishing Star that my chores would be done [auto]matically. I told Jarron and his response was, "He is such a sweet kid. I don't think I would have ever thought about that for my mom." Sweet indeed.
Cameron: "I see that a lot of people died because there's a lot of grass." Mom: ??? Cameron: "When people die they become the grass. I learned that on Lion King." Thank you, Disney.
Cameron told me that he could tell I was full because my belly was a little fat.
Mayes threw a couple of "Little Einstein" characters in Gran's toilet. When I asked him why, he said, "Go on mission in toilet."
Cameron: "Mom, you know why Mayes always does what I do? It's because he thinks I'm cool. AND I AM!"
Cameron: "Starlight, starbright, first star I see tonight; I wish I may, I wish I might Have this wish I wish tonight." Mom: "What's your wish?" Cameron: "For the fairy to bring me my sister." Mayes: "This sucks."
Cameron: "Mom, you look so pretty when you are happy. But you don't look pretty when you are mad. You don't."
Cameron: "I can't wait for my sisters to come!" WHOA. WHAAA???
"Did you catch any bad guys today?" --what Cameron asked the police officers today at Subway. The answer? Two already today. Very impressive. The news excited Cameron very much.
Rory caught Cameron deep in thought and asked him what was up. Cameron replied, "Sshhh. Jesus is telling me something." Whoa. Possibly true.
I took a break from packing and watched a few minutes of TV with Cameron. When I tried to talk to him, he cut me off and told me to go do my work. So much for trying to relax together.
After hearing Cameron pass gas, Mayes asked, "A cow in here?" (What's up with Mayes and cows lately?)
Mayes is constantly on the lookout for the elusive cow that he believes lives in Gran's shed (which apparently has the distinct look of a small barn).
Jarron: Come here, Cameron. You have something in your eye. Cameron (worried): IS IT A BEETLE??
Cameron saw me putting on make-up the other day and asked me if I was trying to be a Lamanite.
"I NOT BABY! I NOT BABY!" --Mayes upon seeing a highchair set out for him at Grandma's house.
Mom: Mayes, stay out of the trash! Uckies! Mayes: Mmmmmm. Mmmmm.
Mom: Cameron, let me comb your hair. Cameron: But I don't want my hair flat and nice. It isn't Sunday! Mom: But you have some crazy hairs. Cameron: Just get over it, Mom.