Boys Will Be Boys!

It never ceases to amaze me how some things are just inbred in little boys and girls. Hunter makes me laugh daily at all of the really "boy" things he does. I just have to shake my head and wonder where he gets some things. But in all honesty...I just think some things are just a result of the way different genders think and function.

Today I heard this noise and banging in the kitchen. When I walked out to see what it was this is what I found...

I know I shouldn't have allowed it in the house but it was just so funny at first! Especially thinking to put the helmet on so he wouldn't hurt his head when it hit the cabinet. Next time I will definitely be kicking him outside to do that kind of stuff!

Spooky Stuff!

Tonight we had our Halloween party on my mom's side of the family. It was so much fun and the kids had a blast! They had great food, contests and a pinata ! I was trying to figure out what to bring that was in the spirit of the holiday and I finally decided on "mummy dogs". I wasn't sure that they would really get eaten (b/c I'm not a big hot dog fan myself) but they actually went really quick!

I was also trying to figure out what I could do for a costume where Chet and I could be "matching" yet I could make it work for my expanding belly. I got searching for pregnant costumes on the internet and found one that was too funny and that I liked. However, I didn't want to spend $50 on a costume that I would wear once. Then I remembered that Evonne did a homemade version of that costume so I checked with her and she gave me some tips. This is what I came up with for Chet and I...

Behold the "bun in the oven and the bun maker!" I taped the bun to my belly, but it's hard to tell in the pic.
Not everybody knew I was pregnant yet so it was kind of a fun way to tell everyone too! I actually won a $30 gift card to Ruby Tuesdays for the "most creative" costume! Let's go to dinner!!! And NO I'm not cooking...haha! (sorry couldn't resist)

Chet looks really "unhappy" in this pic and it's because...well, he was! We just got home from his football game against Brighton (at Brighton) where they lost such a close game to the refs...yes, the refs decided the outcome of this game instead of the kids. I am not a poor sport by any means but really, Chet's team got screwed and that's all there was to it. It was terrible, the flags they threw on us...like on the coaches for taking one or two steps out of the sideline to call in a play. Oh well, that's a whole different post! They made playoffs and will hopefully have a rematch with these guys with better refs and a better outcome!

Okay, now this is where things get a little spooky...and I mean SPOOOOOKY!!! Here are the kids in their desired costumes this year. I took these two pictures back to back. Tell me...look closely at the first and then look at the second. Keep in mind I took one right after the other!


Are you seeing those orbs in the top of the picture? According to "paranormal experts" orbs in pictures that appear like that, especially in only one or two frames in a sequence of pictures, are considered to be "spirits" or "ghosts" that are captured on film. Hmmm...do I buy it? Yes and no. In our case.... I guess we'll never know. At least not yet!

This is just a close up pic of the oven costume. (5pts to whoever can find my goof, not counting the crooked handle and crooked clock!)

Officer VIP!

Hunter had a very fun week at preschool. He started off the week with being the VIP!!! He got to bring a poster and "show and tell" all about himself and his favorite things. He loved showing his class his baby picture and I think that was his favorite picture on the poster. He never fails to tell us what a "cute wittle baby" he was! And yes, we have to agree with him on that one :)

He told them all about how he is going to be a big brother and be such a good helper and love the baby and share his special "dee dee" (blanket) and toys with the baby. He actually wanted to give the baby his blanket. Now, those of you who know Hunter and his love for his blanket know that this is quite the sacrifice for him to be offering. This baby ought to feel special!!!

He also got to bring a special VIP treat for his class and they all wrote a little book about him and why he is special.

Then today his class went on a field trip to the SoJo Police dept. They got to see the really cool motorcycle's that the policemen ride and got to see different rooms in the police station. I have been on this tour before with my other kids and this tour was quite short compared to the others. This tour lasted about 20 t0 25 min. tops! The last time I went with Talon the officer did such a great job and it was close to an hour tour. Course, last time it was a female officer and this time it was an older, grumpy guy! So, I think that explains it...haha.

They didn't get to see a police car or anything so we made our way to the parking lot on our own and took a peek into some of the cars. I was sort of disappointed with the tour (because the last one was so good) but I don't think the kids really knew what they missed. Hunter had a great time and was excited about all of the neat stuff the officer gave them to take home. His favorite was the pin-on badge and the pencil that changes colors! Cute kids.

Family Fun!

First, here's an updated pregnancy pic. I am just starting week 21 and this picture was taken towards the end of the 20th week.

Also, thanks to everyone for your opinions on the pictures! It was very helpful for me to see which ones everyone liked best and I think we have made our decision. You'll have to wait for your Christmas cards to find out which one though :)

Today we had everyone home. The kids are off track, Kylee was out of school and Chet took vacation time this week to hang out with us. We all went out to breakfast at Village Inn and had a really good time. After, I took Talon to a couple of stores to find his Batman costume for Halloween and after I got home he and Hunter couldn't wait to dress up and play!

The Fullmer Justice League!

We had our family night and then made and decorated Halloween sugar cookies. We had fun decorating our own ghost cookies and pumpkin cookies making each one look different . We had even MORE fun eating the cookies!

Well, tomorrow Kylee is back to school while the rest of us get to stay home and play!

HELP!!! Opinions needed!

I took some pics of the kids today for this years Christmas cards. My only problem is I can't choose which one I like the best! So, I need YOUR help... give me your votes on the ones you like most and maybe you will see it on your Christmas card from us this year! In some of the pictures not all of the kids are looking straight forward or have perfect smiles but I either loved the other's in the pic or the background too much. (you all know how hard it is to get a perfect picture when you're dealing with more than one child!) Can I just mention how BAD I want a really nice camera with zoom lenses?!

Out of 59 pictures I've narrowed it down to my favorites which are the following:

#1

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#3
(this one I might change to B&W or Sepia)

#4

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#6

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#8

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These are some individuals of the kids that I just loved!

New Tag

Hmm...okay let me think about what is weird about me or what "others" would say is weird.

1.Chet would say I'm weird because I like fried SPAM with rice and soy sauce. (Filipino thing.)

2. I asked all of my kids what they find weird about me and they all came up with the same answer (even when asked separately). They say I'm weird because I randomly break out in great dance moves in the kitchen. Well, I think they're great anyway!

3. I think I'm weird because I live in a state with lots of snow and mountains yet never go skiing. (hard when you have lots of little kids and it's too expensive to take them with you!)

4. My brother, Tracy, thinks I'm weird because I love to read books and had to go get "Breaking Dawn" at the break of dawn while I was staying with them in California.

5. Some of my family members on the Fullmer side (no names mentioned) think I'm weird because I had a wonderful childhood filled with lots and LOTS of Star Wars and I still love watching the movies today.

6. Some may think I'm weird because I HATE politics! I get so mad and worked up when I listen to some of the outrageous things politician's say and/or do. So, I choose to not watch or listen to it most of the time. I ask Chet about what's going on most of the time and trust his opinion on most issues. (Although I do keep track of most of the Presidential debates and issues during election time.)

7. Let's face it...I've GOT to be inheritently weird to some degree because almost everybody on both sides of my family are!

Wow...that was hard! I am tagging: Evonne, Shanna, Shalae, Stephanie, Audrey, Emily, and Cami Jo.

Super Saturday!

Today was a very busy and eventful day. I had to take Kylee to her Hymn Festival at Sandy Riverton Music and in the process got pulled over for not coming to a full stop at a stop sign on the frontage road. The cop was so nice and had pity on me when I explained where I was going and was running late. He asked if I saw the sign and I admitted that I did and that I knew I didn't come to a full stop. He just asked me to do so next time and let me go....WHEW!!! (honesty does pay off!)

Then it was off to the church for Super Saturday. I made Evonne's cute "Thankful" blocks and some pumpkins. They turned out so cute and I had so much fun doing them!



This is Makayla's pumpkin that she painted at activity days last Thursday. It is too cute!

First Photo!

What a fun morning it has been. We had our ultrasound this morning and it is always so fun to see the baby that is growing inside you. I am always amazed at the technology allowing you to see so many details from the body all the way down to each chamber of the heart.

Every thing looks good and it has such a cute little profile. Everything still looks on schedule and the little thing was moving around like crazy. We stuck to our guns and still did not find out what we are having. The technician warned us when she was in the area and I was good and turned my head. We are getting lots of guesses as to what we are having. I keep referring to it as "he" (don't know why because I really don't have any strong feelings either way) and dad thinks the profile looks like a boy. Chet doesn't really have any strong feeling either...so, we will have to see in about 4 months who is right.

Here are some ultrasound pics. This one is a foot.

This is a profile shot. You can see it's little arm just bent by it's chest.
(isn't it cute?)

And here is another profile shot facing the opposite direction with it's fist up by it's mouth.

I hope everybody can see it clearly and tell what they are looking at. After seeing four others it's pretty easy for me to tell what I'm seeing but I know it's harder for some. Just thought I'd share our baby's first picture with all of you. We are SO excited!!!

I am 19 weeks and 4 days and here is what is happening with our baby so far...

Your baby's sensory development is exploding! Her brain is designating specialized areas for smell, taste, hearing, vision, and touch. Some research suggests that she may be able to hear your voice now, so don't be shy about reading aloud, talking to her, or singing a happy tune if the mood strikes you.

Your baby weighs about 8 1/2 ounces and measures 6 inches, head to bottom — about the size of a large heirloom tomato. Her arms and legs are in the right proportions to each other and the rest of her body now. Her kidneys continue to make urine and the hair on her scalp is sprouting. A waxy protective coating called the vernix caseosa is forming on her skin to prevent it from pickling in the amniotic fluid.

Happy October Birthdays To...

Me! Not that I'm really that excited about being another year older. This year went by so fast that I hardly had any time to enjoy 33 and now I find myself already celebrating another birthday. Which means I'm just getting older a lot quicker than I'd like and Christmas is just around the corner ...YIKES!

It was a really nice day though. This morning was normal routine with getting kids off to school and helping in Talon's class. This afternoon all the girl's in the family took me to lunch at the Olive Garden. I was craving their salad SOOO bad and everything tasted SO good! Thanks again to all of them. Then it was home and opening presents after Chet and the kids got home from school. Chet was too good to me as always. He sent me roses, gave me some cute clothes, a couple of great movies I've been wanting,(Just like Heaven and Emma Smith) a book about Joseph and Emma Smith and letters they wrote to each other. (great book!) a gift certificate for a pedicure and some gift cards so I can do some shopping for maternity clothes and whatever else. The kids wrote me letters and drew some pictures for me. Kylee also gave me a bottle of perfume. What a great husband and kids I have.

The whole family came over later for more gifts and cake and ice cream! I got some great gift cards (can't wait to go shopping!) and a cute top. I have been so blessed to have such a great family and want you all to know how much I love you ALL!!! I don't know what I would do without you and I'm realizing that more now than ever. THANK YOU ALL!!!

(lots of candles on that cake!)

Also a happy birthday this month to...

Carson Jepson

Jade Fullmer

And many other extended family members and friends who mean so much to me. (You know who you are!)

Oh, I had decided to go private but there were too many people who are not regular bloggers that were having a hard time viewing my blog even with permission. SO...back to public I go crossing fingers that I'm making the right decision.

Another girl?...

It has been a really nice weekend so far... 0ther than the rain and the cold. But it's expected...after all it is conference weekend! I was able to watch the first session and loved it but didn't catch the second because I was at Chet's game freezing in the wet and the cold. Later this evening Chet went to Priesthood session with his dad, brother in law and nephews and I went to dinner with his mom, sister's and nieces. We got home at exactly the same time and this is what we found...


We have another daughter! (from the title of this post you probably thought we found out what we were having, huh....haha) Sorry to disappoint. Before we left, Kylee had Talon downstairs in her room playing Bratz with her and when we came home she's got Hunter in a dress, makeup and pigtails....do you think she wants another little sister to play with? All I can say is that the boy's are good sports...it brings back memories of the days when I made my little brother, Ryan, do the same thing. He's a little messed up now...maybe I'm to blame?

Earlier today Chet and the boys were playing around on the bed. I had to catch this on camera and share it because it is just so cute of my three favorite guys!