Happy 30th Birthday!

To my wonderful husband, friend and best daddy ever. Happy birthday old man! I can give him a hard time about being so old because I am ALOT younger than him! This is a couple days late, but for good reason. We went up to the cabin for his birthday and the muzzleloader hunt. No luck on the hunt but a good time relaxing. Happy birthday baby, I love you!

Also the day before Chad's birthday was his dad's birthday. So happy birthday Larry, we love you!

Play Dough and Stuff

While Dagen and Taite were in school today, I made them some play dough. We set up the picnic table outside - to not make a mess on my 'oh so clean floor'! LOL
Here is some pics of them having some fun!

Taite and Dagen

Taite - I watch Taite for a few days a week while Ashley is at work. We have really enjoyed having her around. She is such a sweet girl! Thanks Ash!

Dagen

This is just a random pic of Graden. He was eating his favorite meal, chicken nuggets, and was so tired he fell asleep in the middle of a bite! So Cute!

Bringhurst grandkids - from the top Logen, Dagen, Taylor holding Graden, Morgan holding AnnaSophia, Kya. On the bottom Kambree, Ryder, Isabel

A bit blurry but this is my boys!

Crazy Hair Day!

So as you know, Dagen doesn't have a ton of hair. So trying to make it crazy was a bit hard. I asked him if he could color it and he said that he teacher told him no. So we just spiked it the best we could and called it crazy. Well when we got to school this morning, there was tons of boys that had their hair colored. Oh well, next year!

I took the picture as we were in the parking lot of school with my phone, so it didn't turn out all that well.

One Word

One Word...

I got this off of Marie's blog, thought it might fun!
Here are the rules,
YOU CAN ONLY TYPE ONE WORD! Not as easy as you might think, but fun!


1. Where is your cell phone? Here
2. Your significant other? Chad
3. Your hair? Curly
4. Your mother? California
5. Your father? Working
6. Your favorite thing? Family
7. Your dream last night? None
8. Your favorite drink? Water
9. Your dream/goal? Health
10. The room you're in? Office
11. Your hobby? Dance
12. Your fear? Disasters
13. Where do you want to be in 6 years? Home
14. Where were you last night? Home
15. What you're not? Brilliant
16. Muffins? Sure
17. One of your wish list items? Vacations!
18. Where you grew up? Utah
19. The last thing you did? Emails
20. What are you wearing? Watch
21. Your TV? Silver
22. Your life? Crazy
23. Your mood? Tired
24. Missing someone? Nope
25. Your car? 4Runner
26. Something you're not wearing? Shoes
27. Favorite store? Target
28. Your Summer? Busy
29. Like someone? Sure
30. Your favorite color? Red
31. When is the last time you laughed? Today
32. Last time you cried? August

Now you try - I tag everyone that reads this!!!

The Elk Hunt is Over!!

Chad, Larry (Chad's dad), Matt( Chad's buddy) and Ben (Chad's brother-in-law) have been working really hard looking for the perfect bull. Chad left our house at 4:30 am on Saturday for opening day. They took the horses and went for a ride. I never heard from them and just assumed they had shot one. So some of the girls came over Saturday night and we watched a movie and hung with all the kids. Still never hearing from the guys. The girls left and I put the kids in bed and still never heard from the guys. At 1:00 am on Sunday Chad finally made it home. He was beat, sore and hungry! I fed him some leftover pizza and sent him to bed. The next morning we went up to Larry's to see what the outcome was. This is what we saw when we got there.


Logen, Graden and Dagen with the Elk

Some of the Grandkids with the Elk

Great job Larry - I am so glad you finally drew the coveted tag!

Where were you?

I was sound asleep in my bed when my mom came bursting into my room saying, "I can't believe you can sleep through this, our country is under attack!" I obviously had no idea what was going on, I was sleeping peacefully. I drug myself out of bed and sat on the couch with my mom just in time to witness the 2nd plane crashing into the building. What horror I felt. I felt helpless, yet so angry. I made my way to work that afternoon with thoughts of anger. When I sat at my desk my co-worker, Kim, was just mad. She was having the hardest time working that day (obviously). In fact, I am not sure she did, she was reading everything she could on the internet to see what was happening. We just sat and shared our feelings that whole day.

One of the things that I remember also is that I purchased our airline tickets to go to Mim's wedding on Sept. 10. That was really scary to think that I was going to be getting on an airplane in a month.

So where were you and what were you feeling?

Drill Team Reunion

The greatest drill team coach ever, Michelle, is retiring at the end of this year. So she put together a drill team reunion. We got together on Thursday evening and mingled for awhile. We then split into groups and learned dances from the 80s, 90s, and 2000s, to perform at halftime during the Homecoming game on Friday night. I realized when we started dancing that I am not as young as I used to be. Wow was I sore the next day. I performed in the group of the 90s. It had a total of 12 girls in it. I thought that I was going to be a little more hidden in the groups since it is teams since 1980. That is 28 years worth of teams and I just so happened to pick the group that had fewer people. There was probably a total of 130 girls. But it was so great to see everyone, well that showed up, since there was only 2 girls from my senior class that did it. But it was still fun. I forgot my camera both nights, but Leslie said that she would email them to me. So when she does I will post some pics. Thanks Michelle for a great reunion. You are the best coach ever. And all the girls love and look up to you alot.

Conversations with Dagen

After School Conversation

Me: How was school?
Taite: Good
Dagen; Good
Me: What did you do?
Taite: Colored
Dagen: Stared at each other

So this is funny because I asked him what he did at school the other day and he said "nothing." So I replied, you just sat and stared at each other the whole time? He laughed. So now he actually has replied to my question the same way for the past couple of days.

After school on the day of the staring conversation we had to run some errands. So I decided in order to keep the kids from driving me crazy in the car we would stop at McDonalds and get them some lunch. Well I think we struck gold, because Dagen got two things of fries in his happy meal. So he tried to give them to Logen and Taite but they already had some. So I told him to give them to Beavis, referring to Graden.
Dagen says who is Beavis?
I told him I just called Graden that for fun. (it really isn't a nickname.)
Dagen says well I want to call him Chowder instead, can we?
So now I guess Graden's new nickname is Chowder, and I have no idea where he came up with it but it works I guess, I actually have called him that a few times since.

Binky or No Binky

Okay so I need to take away Graden's binky soon. He is 14 months old and it is time. With Dagen I just clipped the end of the binky and he refused to take it anymore. So I tried that with Graden and he still sucks on it. Does anyone have an idea on how I can eliminate the binky?

I am really having a hard time taking it away because Chad said that he will be our last one. And that just makes him still a baby to me if he still has the binky. Maybe I am crazy, but I just don't want him to grow up if he is the last baby in the Bringhurst Clan!

If you have any ideas, please leave a comment and let me know!

Thanks!

Dagen's First Day of Kindergarten

Today Dagen started Kindergarten.

I dropped the two boys off at my moms and took Dagen to his first day all by himself. He was so excited. We got there and they gave him a list of things to do with me before I left. We had to find where his backpack goes, find his cubby, find his name on the attendance board, weigh and measure him, put his name on a candle for his birthday month, and find where he will be sitting at his table. He was so excited that he got to decorate a visor while he waited for all the kids and parents to finish with their projects. I think he will have a great year in school, he has an awesome teacher, Mrs. Barber! She interacts well the kids. I can't believe how fast my lil buddy grew up. I love you, and I am so proud of you!

Dagen, Logen and Graden on Dagen's first day of Kindergarten.

This Looks Fun!!

I got this from Crystal's blog. What a fun idea. So here it goes.

HERE ARE THE RULES NO CLEANING, STRAIGHTENING UP OR CLEANING YOUR KIDS UP YOU HAVE TO JUST TAKE THE PICTURES AND DEAL WITH IT........

1 - Picture of Kitchen Sink

Good thing I just did my lunch dishes before reading your blog!!
2 - Bathrooms

Tub and Toilet in kids bathroom - good thing it isn't under construction anymore.

Sink in the kids bathroom, just needs things hung on the wall!

Master Bath

Downstairs Bathroom - this just got finished also, so it still needs some decorating done on it!
3 - Laundry Room

This is part of the downstairs bathroom also. So i can't allow it to get too messy!
4 - Fridge

Now that is a mess! I guess it is time to clean it out!
5 - What Are The Kids doing Right Now?

Dagen is playing with Taite, Ashley's daughter, in the play room!

Logen is suppose to be going down for his nap!! YEAH!

Graden is suppose to be going down for a nap also! YEAH Again!
6 - Favorite Shoes

My brown flip flops that I have had for three years. But I just love them!
7 - Favorite Room in the House

This is our family room, we spend a lot time rough housing in this room!
8 - Master Closet

I think I need a bigger closet! Sigh!

That is my home! Maybe one day soon we will have a new one that is a bit more organized! Is that possible?

Cabin Fever

The weekend before school started we went to Strawberry to the cabin. We just purchased a new toy for us, so we went to try it out.

The New Toy!

At last minute Jen, Bridger, Dagen and I decided to go to Park City shopping for some school clothes. We called my friend Erica and met her in Heber to go for some fun shopping. We got some great deals and the kids were great. Since we were in Park City we decided to go on the Alpine Slide. Bridger was funny, he was nervous on the lift up and was biting his nails. But I think he had a great time, despite the nervousness. Dagen giggled and squealed the whole way down. We had a great time. Thanks Jen and Erica for a great time.

Jen and Bridger on the Lift

Erica and part of Dagen on the Lift

Dagen and I on the Lift

Jen and Bridger biting his nails getting ready to go down the slide

Erica getting Ready!!

Dagen and I Getting Ready to go Down the Alpine Slide

This past weekend we went back up to the cabin and took the kids for a long ride on the Rhino. This pic is taken through a windshield, so it is not very good. But they sat right next to each other the whole time, it was really cute.


Chad enjoying the ride and looking for deer!

Dagen and Logen decided to run through the sprinkers while we were at the cabin this last weekend. We didn't pack bathing suits though so what see is what ya get. Yes, Logen is nude!

I did post the pic that doesn't show anything though! They had a great time and were loving every minute of it. However I was freezing for them, the water was so cold. But kids don't care.

8 Things

8 Things I am Passionate About
1. My Hubby
2. Dagen
3. Logen
4. Graden
5. My Marriage
6. And all of my Family including in-laws
7. Friends
8. Blogging (not so much me doing it, but reading everyone elses!)

8 Phrases I Say Often
1. I Love You!
2. Don't make me mad (is that interested that this follows #1)
3. 1 - 2 - do you want me to say three?
4. Clean your playroom
5. Again? (This usually follows Dagen saying "I'm hungry")
6. Quiet, I am on the phone!
7. Stop kicking my chair (Dagen sits behind the driver seat in the car and he is contantly kicking my chair - drives me crazy!!!)
8. A diddly diddly dancy do!! I like to watch Graden dance so I sing that ALOT!!

8 Things I Want To Do Before I Die
1. See my kids graduate high school or even better college
2. See my kids get married to good girls that treat them well
3. See my grandkids
4. Enjoy time with Chad alone - that will happen after the top 3 - hopefully!
5. Build a home that fits us just right
6. Retire
7. Travel ALOT
8. I have always wanted to go skydiving - but Chad won't do it, he says why would you want to jump from a perfectly good airplane. Sounds fun to me!!

8 Things I Have Learned From the Past
1. Slow down life won't pass you by
2. Listen to your parents they actually do care
3. Our country is Amazing
4. Money doesn't grow on trees - darn it!
5. Houses don't clean themselves - darn it again!
6. I know these don't really apply but I can't think of anything else
7. I don't think I have ever thought so hard - it hurts!!
8. Spend as much time with you family as you can - you never know when your last day or their last day may be.

8 Places I Would Like to Go or See
1. New York
2. Hawaii - Again
3. Mexico - Again
4. Alaska with Chad
5. British Columbia with Chad
6. Florida
7. Italy - Chad is Italian - so I would like to go there to learn more about his heritage.
8. Any kind of Cruise - I love them!

8 things I Currently Want or Need
1. Bear Hugs from my kids - love them!
2. Someone to come clean my house for me and cook dinner that would awesome
3. An extra income - without the work please
4. A secretary who works for free - I am such a space cadet I don't remember anything. And to think I AM a secretary!!
5. A baby girl - But that isn't going to happen!
6. My bathroom painted - I ripped down the border about three weeks ago and I still haven't painted it. It is driving me crazy, but I just don't want to do it.
7. A new house so I don't have to paint my bathroom.
8. Organization!!!

8 People I Tag
1. Christy
2. Heather
3. Tiffany
4. Miriam
5. Aprel
6. Stasha
7. Crystal
8. Jalyce
And I am also going to add Brittney!!!

Have fun Girls!!! Love Ya !!

Owls Game

One of our suppliers for work offered our family tickets to the Owlz game. So we took the whole family and went for a night out. The kids were more interested in getting treats then watching the game. (no brainer) So we stayed about half the game and went home. My brother Brent and his family was there also and they stayed keeping Dagen to help entertain Easton. The kids met the Owl and I think they actually enjoyed doing something out of the ordinary. But I would suggest just taking older kids only to the game. Logen and Graden weren't loving it. Here are some pics of our eventful evening!

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!