Saturday, March 19, 2011

Sugar


here is hedgie. he would love to have a friend
to play with.... um maybe i can find one.


here is a cute little dog that was abandoned at
my parent's rental home. she was
hiding under the bed when they found her.

i said
"dad, we need a dog! let me
chat with my hubby and see if i can
convince him. yes, i'll be
out to get her today!"

so we did. she fills a hole in my heart!

introducing....sugar



she has found many friends in the
neighborhood and we go on
walks everyday.

our kids LOOOOVE her to pieces
and she loves us ;)

happiness is....



Thursday, February 3, 2011

Birthday and Dog






I'm not quite sure where January went... but it was filled with birthdays and a dog.

Jacob's cousin, Grant, was visiting us and happily
joined in on the food and friends.

Jacob enjoyed his breakfast in bed of eggs, oj, and bacon.

Speaking of bacon, isn't that one of the most
tasty treats ever. I loooooove bacon!!!


Jacob had a Qualewiioodle Buster
party. You've never heard of it???
Probably, because Jacob combined all his
favorite things together into on busy party


He invented a game named Quata that he and his friends and 1/2 of the 3rd graders at school play . I still don't fully understand everything they do but it

involves squatting on the ground and repeating "Quata" often.

He loves the Wii so he had to throw that one in so he could play Wii during the party.

Doodles because when his friends aren't
playing Quata they are doodling comic books and
Peddling them on the school ground.
I haven't received a phone call from the
principal saying that this is against the rules... um we will see.


Usually the comics involve blood, bombs, and farting.
Doesn't that sound like a typical 9 year old boy?


Lastly is Crime Busters which Jacob also started with
some friends and
they now have a hierachy of leadership of which
he is the president
and consists of Bryon and Abbi being so -captains,
and then
Caleb is a scout and Jared is a
co something or another.
But they have currently training 23 happy friends.

If you are hoping to join in you are in luck,
the training sessions are only on Friday.




Oh, and the dog part. I will post another blog
about that dog adoption adventure.



Birthday and Dog

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Happy Birthday Madeline






Today at 12:33 pm my sweet Madeline turned 12 years old!!!
How did 12 years zoom by so quickly? I'm scared to think of how much quicker the next 12 will go by.

One of Madeline's many talents is designing amazing birthday parties, with a fun theme and a mystery. Usually there is something "missing" and her friends get to help solve the crime.


This year's birthday party was called Oodles of Doodles which was a creative art theme.


A black ninja stole the art supplies (he is in costume below)


and the girls went back in time to visit artist and get some art tips and learn about the artist Beatrix Potter (one of my favorites) and Vincent Van Gogh and Jacob was a peace dude 70's artist. Very fun!

You always need some creative juices with food!

The party began with a "dot" game and if you say "I" then you
get a decoration on your face.

Each of the girls must have said "I" a few times.

Sunday, December 19, 2010

My Family and Christmas

Merry Christmas from the Stoddard's!!

What an amazing year. Madeline started middle school and
is learning to play the violin. Both kids participated in
swim team and excelled.

Jacob is loving cub scouts and just earned his Wolf Award.
Stephen is busy and grateful for a wonderful job
and church service.

I am grateful for healthy family, a warm home,
kind friends, an amazing business, and
chances to serve others.

I am most of all thankful and humbled by
a baby who was born in a stable. Served others through
out His life and taught us how to truly love all mankind.

I am in awe of His Atonement which He gave to me so
that I can be forgiven and strive to live as He did.
May we always have our Savior, Jesus Christ in our
hearts and love as He does.




crazy Christmas photos!!! Which one is your favorite?

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Is it this one?

this one?


Are we a "normal" family? I hope not ;)

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

YaBaDaBaDo!!!




you should be very, very afraid! there is
an armed ninja ready to attack
at a moments notice!

Has it been a month since i've posted, yikes! is it really 1/2 way thru november, yikes!

well, here are the fun halloween costumes i created.

did i mention that i looooove dressing up for a day!


supplies

8 wood beads $2.99

4 yards animal print fabric $16.63

red hair spray $2.47
(went to 7 stores to find it, dang BSU fans)

being a redhead for a day priceless



here is the family

stephen...fred flintstone

tonya... wilma flintstone

madeline... prof mcgonagall

jacob... ninja dude


we love to host a halloween party and this year
madeline took the reins and made an
amazing harry potter party!

she wrote the script, and directed all
of the professors, witches, and wizards.

here is a fun picture of the group


the witches receiving some instructions to
help combat prof snape. nasty fellow!

wingardium leviosa!!! be gone with you!





a little sugar please!


mummies! a favorite tradition


bobbing for apples is always entertaining! fab party!

can't wait for next year!

Monday, October 11, 2010

thoughts about being 100!!!


so i had my birthday last week and turned 38. stephen
bought this HUGE cake from costco. it could seriously feed
an army so i gave some of it away to my neighbors.

it was a good day. plus you get presents so that
usually makes the bigger # worth it.


i found this article in a magazine and found it very interesting
so i added my comments at the end of each one.

does anyone want to live to be 100???


20 signs you might live to
be 100!!!

1. you eat purple food.... do m&m's count?

2. You have been a college freshman... check.

3. you have a drama-free marriage... i think you need a little drama in any relationship

4. you enjoy good friendships... thank you friends!

5. you have strong legs. so that's why i exercise

6. you get goals. yes, sometimes the same goal each year

7. you feel 13 years younger than you are... um that would make me 18!

8. you have a positive outlook on life.... most days

9. you're outgoing.... yes!

10. you've got skinny friends.... but we like to eat yummy food!

11. you don't have a housekeeper... nope, just kids who are my slaves (insert evil laugh).

12..you often walk instead of drive... or ride my cute pink bike.

13. you do aerobic activity 5 days a week... yes i walk to the bus stop.

14. you don't like burgers... sorry i love burgers, fries, and filet mignon.

15. you skip colas... yes i'm not a big pop fan

16. you love tea... herbal tea

17. you limit calories to 1400-2000 per day... um i don't know i can't count that high

18. you don't snore... my sister andrea tells me that i do!

19. you weren't overweight as a teen... most kids who live on a farm don't have time

20. you have a flat belly... when i lay down it is flat!


so i might live to be 86 years old and i am totally okay with that.
in fact, i have given stephen permission to let me die at that age.
i've
lived a good life right?