Antonino - Bleggi Family Reunion

We went down by Fountain Green for a family reunion this weekend. It was a bit hot but we finally got a chance to use our new house trailer. At the family reunion they do races with the kids in age groups and then they let them go through sawdust to find candy and money. The kids love it. After all that fun they rented a blow up waterslide for the kids (and some adults). While they were going down the slide, Logen was soaking wet (obviously) and Chad told him to go and give his Uncle Nino and big hug. Logen gave him a hug and everytime he got off the slide would go and hug him making Uncle Nino soaking wet also. It was so cute. One time he fell and got mud all over his hands and hugged him making Nino's shirt all muddy.

Chad is half Italian so they have an Italian dinner during the reunion called Palenta (may be spelled wrong). They cover it with stew and serve it with italian sausage cooked with cabbage, spaghetti, salad, and bread. The family looks forward to this meal every year. And my kids actually liked it. I was kind of surprised, I think it is an aquired taste. I will eat it, but I am not in love with it.

We had a great time, getting to see everyone again.

Muttin Bustin

At Tuesday's Fiesta Days Rodeo, Dagen did the preshow Muttin Bustin. He had many supporters there to watch him. Dagen was all cowboyed up with the Wrangler Jeans, boots, and a new cowboy hat. He was so nervous to get on that sheep. But he got on and rode like the wind, well until his hat fell off after about a second. He was so worried about his hat that he just let go so he could get it. Darn it, I thought he was going to ride across the arena. Oh well, I just proud of him for getting on the sheep in the first place.

Dagen is getting a pep talk from his dad, before he gets on the sheep.

Dagen getting on the sheep - a bit nervous - but excited!!

Dagen all done riding - I thought I took pics of him on the ride, but they were all of the ground, I must not have been paying too much attention to the camera!

A few random pics of the rodeo! I thought that it was a really good show this year. I really like it when they get The Wild Child to perform. My kids loved the motorcycle performance. I never got any pics of that though. Also my step brother, Jordan, does team roping and he competed that same night, so we got to watch him also. It was a 2 for 1.

Dagen and Logen enjoying the show!

Graden loved watching the horses, he just pointed the whole time.

Dagen, Logen and Bridger - I think they forgot they were at the RODEO!! Not the biker convention!

Fondue Night

I just wanted to tell Nicky THANKS for a great fondue night. A bunch of cousins all got together, each bringing something to contribute for the delicious event. We made four different cheese fondues and had a variety of things to dunk in them. It was fantabulous!! After alot of cheese and full tummy they pulled out the desserts. There was a chocolate, caramel and white chocolate with cinnamon fondues. We dipped all sorts of yummy treats. By this time we were so full we couldn't move.

So thanks to Nicky for hosting a great party and inviting me to participate. I had a great time. It is always good to catch up with everyone.

Memory Lane

This will be fun especially if everyone, and I do mean EVERYONE will join in! This is just too fun to pass up.

Here are the directions:1. As a comment on my blog, leave a memory that you and I had together. It doesn't matter if you knew me a little or a lot, anything you remember, good or bad but be nice!!!!!!!
2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog. If you don't want to play on your blog, or if you don't have a blog, I'll leave my memory of you in my comments.
We can make it a competition if anyone wants. Let's see who can come up with the funniest memory and who has the most memories. Please keep it going. ENJOY :)

Dagen was Mommy Tagged by Austin!!

1. What is something mom always says to you? No!
2. What makes mom happy? Being Good
3. What makes mom sad? Being Mean
4. How does mom make you laugh? Tickle Me
5. What was mom like as a child? A Good Kid
6. How old is your mom? 15
7. How tall is your mom? 63 long
8. What is your mommy's favorite thing to do? Cook
9. What does your mom do when you're not around? Work
10. If your mom becomes famous, what will it be for? Rock Star
11. What is your mom really good at? Cooking
12. What is your mom not very good at? Taking Pictures
13. What does your mom do for her job? Send Bills
14. What is your mom's favorite food? Ham and Cheese
15. What makes you proud of your mom? Hugging
16. If your mom were a cartoon character, who would she be? Phineas and Ferbs Mom
17. What do you and your mom do together? Go for walks
18. How are you and your mom the same? Hair, eyes and noses
19. How are you and your mom different? Mom wears earrings and I don't
20. How do you know your mom loves you? Because she always hugs me.
Dagen tags
Mikey
Ryder
Taylor H.

I think I have Dagen fooled on alot of things. I am not a good cook and I am definitely not a rock star. Oh well, he still loves me!!

Graden's First Birthday Party

Swimming Lessons

We started swimming lessons last week with Abbie. My kids love it. They talk all year long about swim lessons and Abbie. Everytime we go past her moms house they always let me know that that is where they take swimming lessons. Here are a few pics of the kids.

Dagen just hanging out of the pool. And then Dagen jumping off the diving board.

Logen does mommy and me classes, this is him swimming with me. And then the last pic is him just being goofy. He found these goggles in the basket. Wow!

Graden also does mommy and me classes. Thanks to Abbie for helping out with this. Logen and Graden get to be in the same class.

T-Ball is Finished

We have really enjoyed going to watch Dagen play T-ball. His team is such a hoot. At this age, they don't really want to pay attention and just want to talk, pull the grass, or wear the mitt as a hat. But that was the enjoyment.

Dagen is sitting on the ground closest to the coach. Thanks Matt for a great year.

I Got Tagged By Tiffany - Thanks a Bunch

Three Joys
1. My Boys (each separately would be too easy)
2. My Hubby
3. Our Families (sometimes - we all have our differences!)


Three Fears
1. Something terrible happening to my kids or hubby
2. The construction industry going down - since we both work in that line of work
3. Days of Our Lives going off the air!! HaHaHa I had to put something to lighten the mood


Three Goals
1. To get to a place financially where Chad can find a job that he thoroughly enjoys.
2. To raise my kids with goals of their own
3. To lose weight and be more active


Three Current Obsessions
1. I HATE to be late to things. I can cut it close but to be late is just not right!!
2. I am super obsessed with my solitaire game on my phone. I play it whenever I have some downtime.
3. Rescheduling appointments, I have had to do this several times this month and I hate to mess up peoples schedules by me changing mine. Usually it is because of Chad - so I really shouldn't feel too bad.


Three Randon Surprising Facts
1. I have been taking dance lessons again.
2. I actually enjoy mowing the lawn - I will not do the edges though, the edger scares me - I am afraid it will cut off my toes.
3. I still love my husband after all these years. Nearly nine since we started dating. Really that is not a surprising fact, but I don't really have anything else to put down.


I am tagging the following:


Brittney
Abbie
Jalyce
Miriam
Aprel
Jessica

I expect to see this on your blogs by the end of the week!!! Have Fun!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRADEN

Today is Graden's first birthday. I always make pancakes for the kids on their birthdays and let let them blow out a candle on top of the "cakes". So I let him just dive into his pancakes by himself. He thought that was pretty cool. He was soooo sticky. But he sure did have fun. After we got him all cleaned up he opened his presents from us and his brothers. Grandpa Clive and Kris came by and gave him his present, which was a new picnic table, it is soooo cute and all the kids love it. After Graden had a little nap we went outside and played in the sprinklers and pool. The kids had so much fun. Graden just loves to be outside so I figured that would be perfect for him to do on his birthday. The day isn't over yet, but I don't know else we will be doing. He is resting up the rest of his birthday. I will post pictures of his party later. HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRADEN!! We Love You!!

Graden's 1st Birthday Pictures

I took Graden this weekend to get his pictures taken. I was a bit nervous, because I put him down for his nap a little bit later than usual, so I had to wake him up to go. He was really upset and whiny. But I think he did a great job. The photographer was impressed, she said that he was fantastic. He was really hamming it up for some of the pictures. Here they are:

Hi, I’m Graden Lewis Bringhurst
June 28th is my birthday and it’s my first

Chad and Breanne are my dad and mom
Spanish Fork is where we’re from

Dagen and Logen are the best big brothers around
They have taught me fun tricks and how to make lots of sound

I have the best grandparents in all the county
Larry and Glenda Bringhurst, Clive and Debbie Roundy

When it comes to great grandparents I have a lot
Kilmer and Phyllis Roundy and The Clowards, Burke and Dot

Even though they may be gone…I can still feel their love
Dale and Shirley Bringhurst and the Bleggi’s, Lewis and Mary, watch me from above

With Uncles, Aunts and Cousins to help me celebrate
My First Birthday is going to be just Great!!!
Happy Birthday Graden, We Love You!!

This is what we have sent to be printed in the newspapers in Spanish Fork and Springville.

Cruise to Cabo San Lucas

We went on a cruise with our good friends Matt and Jen. We flew out to San Diego and hopped on the next boat to Cabo San Lucas. We spent two days traveling there and one day in Cabo. Then it was two more days of rolling down the ocean. (Literally)

This is the boat that took us into Cabo.

Giggling Marlin - Sorry Jen, the group pic isn't that great. Blame it on Matt. At Giggling Marlin they hang you upside down by the marlin. Jen and I asked to be hung for fun. It was makes for some fun pictures anyway.

This is Cabo Wabo Bar and Restaurant. It is owned by Sammy Haggar from Van Halen. They had a live band and dancing. It was really neat. We had a good time in this place.

This is Chad and I in the middle of a road in Cabo. Chad and I celebrated our 6th wedding anniversary in Cabo. This is where we went on our honeymoon also. Happy Anniversary babe, I love you!

This picture is for Brad. We saw this pirate ship as we were on our way back to the cruise boat.

This is Matt after he was voted off the contest for the hairiest chest. We were walking past the stage to watch the contest and the announcer pulled him up on the stage. He told her he shaves his chest so he won't win. But he made it into the second round. Which was the top 6. It really was a funny thing. They had to dance down a stair case and show what they were made of. Matt kind of knew he didn't have a chance, since he shaved and all, so he thought he would try to win votes. He found every old lady in the crowd and danced with them. Good times!! From that point on everyone knew him as Utah.

This is Jen. I just though I would put a pic of you too.

Chad and I cheesing it up!

This is the animals that they made us each night out of towels. However, Chad ruined a couple of them before I got to take a picture.

Anyway, we had a great time on our cruise enjoyed adult time and missed our little ones more than anything. But it was well needed vacation. Thanks to all of our parents for helping out with the kids. And thanks to Matt and Jen for making it a very memorable trip.

Horses and Trampolines

On Mother's Day Logen, Kambree, and Kya decided to feed Grandpa Larry's horses. They were grabbing whatever grass they could to feed them. They were having so much fun.

While Logen was feeding the horses the others were jumping on the trampoline.

What a fun day it was.

I am Walking!

Graden turned 11 months old today. He started walking two weeks ago. He was only walking a few steps then, but last night he walked from our couch to the TV, which is probably around 20 steps or more. He thinks he needs to walk everywhere now. I love when they start to walk but then I hate it too. It makes me feel like he is not a baby anymore. But that is what happens, they grow like weeds!! I don't even have any good pics of him walking yet, I am terrible at taking pictures anymore. With Dagen I have everything, but it kind of decreased with each child. Sorry kids!