a little lAuNdRy RoOm update….

When we remodeled our house 5 years ago, the laundry room was totally overlooked. I am not really sure why but maybe I just had too much on my plate and thought what would I really do to it anyway (plus it is really just an oversized closet in our downstairs bath). Well, I finally had a vision and I couldn’t be more excited how it turned out. It is not fancy but it sure does help make laundry not so bad….

BEFORE:

There was  a GIANT hole by the dryer vent that my very sweet husband patched for me! The other side of the “closet” had a HUGE metal box that was nasty, there were no base boards and lots of clutter!

DURING:

 

AFTER:

I already had the paint and the base boards, so I bought the boards for the wall,  the cream basket and small brown basket (both wally word about 7 each). It just feel so much brighter and cleaner, oh, the little thing that can make a girl happy and for only 48.00!!!

06-16-98

YeS, that is 13 YeARs!

I honestly cant believe he is 13, sometimes I wonder where has all of this time gone? And even though I miss the day’s that he needed his mom, I am truly so proud of the young man he is becoming.

13 FuN facts about WyLiE  on his 13th BiRtHdAy:

1-He completed his first year of Jr. High

2-He served on the 7th grade student government

3-His accumulative GPA was 3.988 (yep just one A-)

4-He is a total goof ball but only around his friends

5-He has an awesome sense of humor

6-He ran on the Track Team

7-Had an amazing Football season

8-This spring he showed us his stuff on the Baseball field for the first time since he was 5

9-Is a very loyal friend

10-Had more birthday wishes on FB than anyone I know

11-Grew at least 5 inches this school year

12- He was on the Chess Club

13- Has a heart of GoLD!

 

Wylie,

tHirTeEN years ago I was handed the most beautiful baby boy I had eVeR seen, of course I am biased because I am your mom. But at that moment my whole purpose made sense. You where the reason I would fight, thrive and become the woman I am today.   You have made me a better person.

You have blessed my life ways I never could have imagined, you are such a great example in our family. I can only hope Payne is taking mental notes on how to behave when he is your age. Even though you are usually giving “things” up for Payne’s “wants”. You always take it in stride with the big brother role, I know right now it seems annoying but know that Payne will always remember your kindness.

I am so proud of all of your accomplishments and can only imagine what the future has in store for you. I love that you dream big and you heart is real. You have recently told me that you hope to go to the Air Force academy just like your big sister. The fact that you wish to serve your country at such a young age makes my heart swell. You are truly the greatest surprise I have ever received. I pray that all of your dreams come true. Happy thirteenth birthday Wy!

Love always,

Mom:)

jUsT liKE tHaT...

Last night I was having one of those moments, when everyone couldn't get to bed fast enough, no one wanted to go and I was at the end of my rope. I had asked Payne several times to pick out a movie so we could get in bed. When the nice voice didn't seem to work any more I threatened, if you come out of your room one more time.....a few moments later I  heard someone in the kitchen.  I stormed out of my room demanding to know what he was doing. He said in the saddest voice, getting my OWN chocolate milk since no one else will.... at that moment I realized he made his own milk, no spills, no mess. He started his own movie and got his Jammie's on just like he was asked. 

Just like that my little boy had become a BIG boy!

It's amazing how fast he is growing up!

I am totally giving credit to a "chore" chart that we started a couple of weeks ago to help Payne become a little more independent and earn a little money. He is really into it, we have small tasks that are easy for him to accomplish and he is really proud of himself when he gets to put a star on the chart.  

a side note:

This photo is from Valentines day, Payne wanted to send his cousin Laney a picture of him showing her that he LOVED her, and he does!

 He wears these glasses faithfully. they are not real glassed just borrowed from the 3D movie he had seen that day. He wears them because Laney has glasses too! see he loves her....

Donut Falls

My Brother in Law Matt had a friend in town from Brazil and he wanted to show him around a little so we joined them on a little outing up Provo Canyon to Donut Falls.

This is the first time I had ever been and can’t really say it was as amazing as I had hoped but Payne LOVED playing in the water (i think he was a fish in his last life).

 

this is my favorite picture….

 

Payne and Uncle Matt

pReSchOOl….

In late summer, Payne started his 2nd year of preschool with his best friend Syd. I think the this was the best decision I have ever made for him. They go in the afternoon and carpool with her mom (which Payne loves) On days that he  doesn’t want to go, she shows up and everything changes. She is his rock.

I see a long future for these two, just saying;)

sUnDanCE…

In the early days of Fall we took a trip up Provo Canyon to one of the most beautiful places I have ever been. Sundance.

Payne had gotten his shirt all wet so we made our way into the gift store, which I could have spent hours, and found him a souvenir.

The view from the ski lift

My Brother in Law Matt, his friend from Brazil and Payne.

I don’t know why, but I have a thing for signs

definitely can’t wait until we go back!

diGGer fOOtBaLL ‘10….

If there is one thing I love, it is little league football. 

Mostly because I love watching Wylie excel at something that he originally had no interest in. This year he really took off. He ran, he scored, he blocked, he tackled he did all the things that he said he was not going to be good at.

This year he proved that his size was not really and “issue” he proved to himself that hard work pays off and he can do anything he chooses.

By no means did his team win every game but they were a hard working bunch, that tried and got better each game and came out with a tremendous amount of pride.

and sometimes when the loss seemed too much…

a good dad was there to put his arm around you

and let you know that he is proud of you.