The Mitchell Crew

Caleb is 1!!

2011-03-12T21:15:00.002-07:00

My little man turned 1 today! The time has gone so fast!! I love this little baby sooo much. He is such a sweet little man. He has gotten a little more high-maintainance since he really wants to walk but doesn't have the balance yet, yet he eats really well and sleeps much better than the other two boys. We are so blessed to have him in our home and love him so much!

Carson...he CAN be sweet!

2011-03-12T21:13:00.001-07:00

I will post pictures later but I just had to say something about Carson. He and Cooper wanted chicken nuggets from Wendy's for dinner tonight...they are their favorite. I set them down in front of Carson with his honey mustard and without any prompting from me he said his own little prayer thanking Heavenly Father for coming home from Cooper's basketball game, for Caleb's birthday, and for his chicken nuggets. You've got to love little people prayers!

Glee Fan!

2011-01-12T14:51:00.001-07:00

I love the show "Glee" so my whole playlist is songs from that! Hope you enjoy them!

first snow of 2010

2010-12-26T16:41:00.002-07:00

The week before Thanksgiving was the first snow storm of the year and it was perfect snowman-making snow. We had a great time but Carson wanted nothing to do with it. That is him, peering out of his window while we all played in the snow!

Koda's puppies

2010-12-26T16:36:00.003-07:00

Yes...Koda had a partially successful litter this year. She had 3 out of 6 puppies survive; 1 boy and 2 girls...all black labs. These are pictures of the boys with the last 2 puppies; the boy puppy sold very fast and we didn't get many pictures of him. The puppies were cute and the boys had fun with them but I was glad to get them sold.

Halloween 2010

2010-12-26T16:32:00.002-07:00

This year my boys wanted to be Transformers so Cooper was Bumblebee and Carson was Optimus Prime. Caleb had no choice and got to be the pumpkin...but he sure is a cute one!

Updates...finally!

2010-07-28T11:18:00.000-06:00

I have 4 posts that will get me caught up...almost. Hope you enjoy...and thanks for checking my blog faithfully to see what updates have been done.

Thank Heaven for Little boys!

2010-07-28T11:11:00.000-06:00

This is what I did in the nursery...I think it is pretty cute. The two blankets are the ones I had made for Caleb since I don't sew at all!

My little man...Caleb

2010-07-28T10:55:00.001-06:00

It has been 4 1/2 months since Caleb was born! I can't believe it! I'm sad that I haven't shared my pictures of him with everyone but after spending most of my time at the computer the last thing I want to do is do MORE on the computer! Here are pictures of my Caleb and his big brothers!

Yellowstone

2010-07-26T10:42:00.000-06:00

For our anniversary we decided to take the day off and spend it with our boys in Yellowstone. We figured a Monday was a good day to go and we were right! Old Faithful was crazy busy of course but everything else was great. The weather was not too hot and we saw a ton of animals: 1 grizzly bear, 3 deer, 5 elk, and about 100buffalo! We spent about 12 of the 15 hours in the car but the kids did great and I think they had a good time!

8 years ago..."I DO!"

2010-07-26T10:29:00.000-06:00

Happy Anniversary to me! I can't believe it has been 8 years since Heath and I got married! It has been a fun 8 years..filled with many memories and changes. The picture of our wedding day and today has changed dramatically (I swear Heath looks the same..can't say the same for me!) What a previlege it is to be Heath's wife and the mother of these 3 beautiful, wonderful boys. I love you Heath, I can't wait to see what happens in the next 8 years!

Caleb James Mitchell

2010-03-22T11:57:00.000-06:00

Caleb is finally here! He was born on March 12th at 11:27am after only 5 hours of labor! Contractions started at about 6:30 that morning so I told Heath we needed to go to the hospital instead of him going to his work meeting in Twin Falls that was to last for two days. Typical Heather, I went around the house doing some last minute cleaning and straightening; showering, fixing my hair...so we didn't get to the hospital until 10am. By that time I was dialated to a 7 and there was no way an epidural would have time to work. I got an "interthecal" shot of some kind which may have taken some of the edge of the non-stop contractions but I received very little relief. I am glad that Caleb came as quickly as he did because I was in so much pain I don't think I could have made it much longer without losing my sanity! My doctor was so great and so was Heath...I only told him to quit talking once! Caleb is such a sweet little boy. He weighed in at 7lbs. 8oz. and was 20 1/2 inches long...absolutely perfect! Cooper loves him to death and Carson is a little indifferent...typical Carson. I love my three boys so much...so glad that Caleb is finally here!

Cooper's violin concert

2010-03-22T11:53:00.001-06:00

Cooper has been asking for a violin for 2 years now thanks to Quincy on "Little Einsteins." This past Christmas Santa got him one and he started lessons in January. On March 7th he had his first concert in which he played "Hot Cross Buns" and "Mary had a Little Lamb." He did so good and so far is still loving to play. Way to go Cooper!

10 days and counting....

2010-03-04T15:48:00.000-07:00

I only have 10 days left! I am so ready to not be pregnant anymore and to see what my little man will be like. I already have a pretty good idea who he will look like! I love my boys and am excited to add this little one to our family! Wish me luck! I'll post again when he gets here!

Bowling...last family outing!

2010-03-04T15:37:00.000-07:00

We went bowling last weekend...one last family Hoo-rah before the baby comes. (I didn't bowl, I have a built in bowling ball and I really didn't want to end up going down the lane with the other ball since my center of gravity is a little off!) The boys did great! Cooper is having his 6th birthday at a bowling alley this year and along with the Wii he is brushing up his skills!

Carson's babies

2010-03-04T15:31:00.000-07:00

Carson has taken a great interest in babies since we put the crib up in the nursery last month. I have been worried as many things have changed in a short amount of time for him. He was moved into Cooper's room when we put the bunkbeds together (StarWars is the theme instead of Thomas the Train for my big boys) and then changing everything to get ready for "baby". He points to my tummy and says "baby" then goes and grabs his white dog. He found some old bottles in the baby stuff and takes good care of his puppy. He says, "Oh...baby is sad!" then goes and gets his blanket to wrap up the baby and gives him a bottle and puts a pacifier in each of his ears. It is very cute! I love that he is being so sweet! Hopefully it carries over to the real baby when he gets here!

The Boys project

2010-03-04T15:27:00.001-07:00

I am trying to be a more "hands-on" mom with the kids. I haven't done very good in the past; my only excuse is trying to balance working from home and keeping up with everyday things has kept me busy. Not a very good excuse, I know. I took the opportunity to let the boys do some painting when I was doing somethings for the nursery (pictures of that to come!). They each picked out a bus to paint and here they are...what masterpieces.

Valentine's Day

2010-03-04T15:24:00.000-07:00

I have been trying to scale back this year with the "little holidays" like Valentine's Day becuase I like any excuse to buy little things for my boys. This year they got masks and guns...every boys favorite toy...to play cops and robbers or cowboys and indians! Coooper is getting into the "posing" phase; do you like it?

Where's Grandpa Dean?

2010-03-04T15:11:00.001-07:00

The boys are lucky that they have grandparents that live so close. I wish I had that growing up so I try and take advantage of the times that grandmas and grandpas want to visit or take the boys (I don't do as well as I should in this area). One Friday my mom and dad came to see the boys and grandpa certainly took advantage of the opportunity to wrestle with Coop and Carson. Look close...grandpa's face is right under Carson's bum...a dangerous place to be! We love you Grandpa!

Random pictures of my boys!

2010-03-04T15:01:00.000-07:00

I love my boys and I am getting anxious to be adding the 3rd to the mix...what am I thinking? Here are just some pictures I thought were cute and wanted to share.

I love you Cooper and Carson!

Christmas

2010-03-04T14:50:00.000-07:00

I know...only 3 months late. My philosophy...better late than never. Here is our Christmas in pictures. The boys got absolutely spoiled again! I can't help it! Plus, 3 sets of grandparents doesn't hurt either. Cooper got a violin that he has been asking for for 2 years now. He has been taking lessons since January and is doing really well. He has his first concert on Sunday. Hopefully he didn't inherit my horrible stage fright! He will do great! Carson got Mickey Mouse toys and he was content to open one present and just play. Cooper wanted to open every single present under the tree. I love that excitement on Christmas Day! It makes me feel like a kid again!

Washington DC

2009-12-11T17:22:00.001-07:00

The Changing of the Guard at Arlington National Cemetery...what a sight

The guard standing at his post...there was a reverence and respect that is hard to describe.

Our Nation's house...pretty cool! Coop thought it was neat to see where Pres. Obama lived.

Cooper looking at the Eternal Flame at the graves of JFK and Jackie O.

The view of the Washington Monument from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.

My handsome boys at the Vietnam Memorial. Carson is taking a picture of me and saying "cheese!" How cute.

Carson finally bonding with Cheri on the last day of our trip...it only took 6 days Cheri; Yeah!

New York

2009-12-11T17:16:00.000-07:00

Here is Carson taking in the view from the Ferry that took us to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty

Heath and Cooper enjoying some bonding time...I love this picture.

We flew into JFK and our driver took us right past ground zero...what a sight! It was different than I expected. I didn't realize how closely things were packed in there. I am surprised that only the towers fell...that a horrible thing for our country but we are picking ourselves up and starting to rebuild. There is one building already about 8 or 9 stories tall. That was enough of New York for Heath and I to see...we much prefer the small town feel!

Thanksgiving Day at Statue of Liberty

2009-12-11T17:02:00.000-07:00

This is Travis being Lady Liberty...what a look!

The Statue of Liberty was the only thing Cooper wanted to see! We had tickets that got us into the pedistal...not as high as Coop wanted; kids are always disappointed right? But we loved it. We actually went on Thanksgiving day and it the crowds weren't too bad. We didn't dare try and go into the city with the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade going on but we saw the city and it was enough.

Mom's helper

2009-12-11T16:59:00.000-07:00

I was in charge of fixing lunch for about 25 people this past weekend and Cooper of course wanted to help. He is such a big helper and I really needed the help. Here he is making a cake! Thanks Coop.

Hunting 2009

2009-12-11T16:29:00.000-07:00

There monsters to report this year but Heath still had fun. I graciously bowed out this year...didn't want to show anyone up AGAIN this year;) Heath got this deer in October and also went with Dell, Travis, and Cooper and shot a couple of antelope in Wyoming. Way to fill the freezer again this year love!

Daddy's Little Helpers

2009-12-11T16:26:00.000-07:00

This fall we planted a couple of really tall Maple trees so the holes had to be huge! Heath and hurt his back hunting and I am large and pregnant so we weren't much good. Our boys stepped right up and help get those holes dug...and the trees are still alive!

Halloween

2009-12-11T16:08:00.000-07:00

This year was a fun but cold Halloween! We went to little Kennadi's 1st birthday party then went and did a little trick-or-treating. Cooper preferred to stay home and pass out candy while Carson preferred to eat the candy! What fun times!

Promise to update

2009-12-05T22:57:00.000-07:00

We have been living life in the fast lane, and as you can tell it is almost Christmas and I haven't even posted Halloween! I promise I will update soon since we have done some traveling and had a great couple of months! Look for our update soon!

It's a....BOY!!

2009-10-03T20:29:00.000-06:00

Yes...we only grow boys around here! For those who didn't know, we are expecting baby number three in March! We are very excited to have another little one in the family. I was a little let down when we saw "joystick #3" but if this one is anything like my other boys I will have another cuddler on the way! Now, the task of coming up with another name...

Cooper's First Day of Kindergarten

2009-09-27T16:34:00.000-06:00

Cooper is in Kindergarten! He really wanted to be the true student by riding the bus to and from school and eating school lunch. He is such a big kid! He goes 2-3 days a week from 8-2:30. We live about a five minute drive from school but since he insists on riding the bus we have to have him at the bus stop at 7:20!! Where they go from our stop I'll never know; at least he is the last pick-up and first drop-off with this bus. He is loving school and tells me all the time that he justs wants to keep learning and learning. You are such a big boy Coop...we love you!!

Here's for you Talmage

2009-09-27T16:05:00.000-06:00

I talked to Preston last week which was great since we haven't talked in about 2 months (I hate the phone) and I mentioned to him that we have snakes living in our yard. Talmage stated that him and Avery made a rock garden to catch "garden snakes" so I told him I would send a picture. Sorry this one doesn't have his head...but it's a snake and it's dead (the best way!) This was the 2nd snake we have seen this year...I saw a third the next day but wasn't fast enough to kill it. Then a couple days later we found a snake skin from a snake about 8 inches long!! Coop wanted to keep it...of course I said "NO!" Hopefully we will be snake-free next spring...I hope they freeze this winter! Hope you enjoy the picture Talmage!

Our poor Koda

2009-08-04T17:36:00.000-06:00

This is our pretty 4 1/2 year old chocolate lab, Koda. We got her just as Cooper was starting to crawl. She is so good with the boys...lets them do just about anything to her. Anyway, in May we bred her to a black lab hoping to get some good puppies we could sell and add some extra money to the boys' college funds. Yesterday she was having some contractions... which lasted all day...by evening she was fine and had even eaten her food. This morning she was doing the same thing...and by then we knew something wasn't quite right. The vet had told us that once the contractions started we should see puppies within about 1-2 hours. We were working on close to 24 hours! Heath called a different vet (not too happy with the one we were using) and they did an xray. Usually labs have litters of 8-10 puppies...Koda only had one and it was way to big to come out on its own so the vet did an emergency C-section this morning. They got the puppy out but it had died a couple days ago. I feel so bad for her. I have never been a big dog lover but we have had her just as long as our boys...so she is one of our kids. This picture is of her today. She seems a little drugged and I think she knows something is missing. Sorry girl!

Dancing Kings

2009-08-04T17:33:00.000-06:00

Cooper has developed quite a love for musicals (I'm starting to rub off on him) and he has learned almost all the songs to "Mama Mia." The movie is not the best singing but he loves to watch it for his quite time movie (which isn't so quite) so that he can sing along. Here are a couple of pictures of him and Carson dancing and singing to the movie!

Kirby Family Reunion

2009-08-04T17:22:00.000-06:00

This past month we head to NE Idaho; to Stoddard Creek, for Heath's annual family reunion. Our family was incharge of food and activities for over 70 people. It was alot of work; which Margy (my mother-in-law) did most of it. Brooke (sister-in-law) and I made pinatas with the kids while Heath and Travis were in charge of a BB-gun shootout competition. We had alot of food to cook--that many people eat alot of food, but it was a fun weekend. Here are some pictures.

Cooper...got to love him

2009-04-28T11:06:00.000-06:00

We went last week to get Cooper's kindergarten physical done...what an ordeal! He did fine until the doctor told him the nurse was going to come in and give him the shots that would let him go to school; that's when the water works started. I felt really bad for him becuase I could tell he was really scared. We had tried to prepare him for the shots but nothing gets you ready for the real thing. As soon as the nurse walked in with the 4 shots he was to get it was on! Heath had to hold his arms and his face so he couldn't see when the shot came his way. I had to try and hold his legs down while keeping Carson out of the middle of it;trying to grab the shots! Cooper was screaming so loud and the viens were popping out of his head;face so red...you thought we were ambutating his leg! Finally when all the shots were done the nurse left; giving Cooper 4 very cool bandaids...then the shocker...Cooper was so mad that we let the nurse do that and that we held him still for it he said between sobs. "I hate this! I don't want to live with you anymore!" Famous words from my Coop; any time he gets mad at me that is generally what he says but this time I think he meant it; that is until we went and got him a prize for doing so good considering. (Shots are scarey!) When we came out of the room Heath was holding Cooper and there was a mom in the waiting room with her hand over her mouth and a true look or horror on her face!! PRICELESS!! I told the receptionist that the kids that were there at that time were going to come out running and never go to the doctor again. Fun times!! Love you Cooper!!

Before and After (new toy...new look!)

2009-04-27T23:26:00.000-06:00

Ouch!!

For Carson's birthday we got him a tricycle (since Heath ran over the last one!). Our driveway is alittle sloped and Carson figured out that if he kept his feet off the pedals (he can't quite reach them anyway) he can go really down it really fast! Well, Heath went inside to get some batteries for a bubble machine, Cooper and I were trying to get the soap in the bubble machine and Carson was getting ready to fly...literally! He went so fast down the driveway and before I knew it he had turned the trike over on himself and had face-planted on the cement! His poor face and lip! See for yourself...I felt like the worst mother ever! I'm so sorry baby...I love you!

Carson turns 2!

2009-04-27T23:18:00.000-06:00

I can't believe my baby is 2! It is amazing how fast the time has gone. He is talking up a storm and is into everything...so different than his brother!?! He has such a fun personality and that little dimple below his left eye is my favorite. He adds so much to our family! We had a little family party for Carson and Grandma Linda. It was alot of fun to have family there but Carson hated the singing part! He starting crying and screaming which was hilarious! Happy Birthday little man, we love you!!!

Mounts and more mounts

2009-04-27T23:08:00.000-06:00

I love my husband but he is an avid hunter and it is really starting to show. We now have 6 stuffed birds and 8 deer and antelope mounted in my basement alone with 2 elk on the way and about a dozen more ducks waiting to be mounted. At least I don't have to find many decorations for my basement...sometimes the number of eyes watching me as I work gets a little unnerving, but I am proud of Heath and am glad he has a hobby he is passionate about! The European mount (in the picture) is my least favorite mount so I had to dress it up alittle bit for Easter! Looks good doesn't it? (gave him blue eyes to match the family)

New Outfits...handsome boys!

2009-04-27T23:03:00.001-06:00

I was one of those teenagers that swore I would never give my kids names that started with the same letter and I would NEVER buy them matching outfits! Well I am 0-2. Cooper and Carson look so much alike...twins only 3 years apart; and don't they look handsome in their matching outfits! You've got to love the "Cheese" factor in these pictures!

Happy Easter

2009-04-27T22:55:00.000-06:00

I love Easter...my sweet tooth really comes out when the Cadbury solid milk choclate eggs with the thin candy shell and the Jolly Rancher Jelly Beans hit the shelf! I wonder where my kids got their sweet tooth from?!? Anyway, every year we go to an Easter egg hunt just south of Idaho Falls and the boys did a great job this year again (more candy for mom!!) Take a look...

Playing Catch up...

2009-04-27T22:50:00.001-06:00

Life is so busy...most days I am trying to keep my head above water with working from home, laundry, kids, and everything we do on a regular basis! I find that at the end of the day I wonder what I have accomplished...usually nothing of note; the same mail has been on the counter for two days...the chip crumbs from Heath's lunch still on the table...my couch covered in laundry...my boys still wanting me to play trucks and hunting since they have been asking since 9am. Where is the balance? Where do you find the time? Just a question thrown out in the air...

Happy Birthday Cooper

2009-03-26T16:42:00.000-06:00

Cooper turning 5!! I can't believe it...it seems so short a time ago when I had him and now he is playing with action figures and being so smart! I just had Parent/Teacher conference with his Pre-school teacher and she says that he is doing so good. He will have no problem in Kindergarten. He loves school and tells me everyday what he has learned! For his birthday we decided every other year to have a "friends" and this year was family-only. He still made a haul however. We had 2 of the 3 sets of grandparents and several other family members. Cooper loves Batman as you can see. Happy Birthday Cooper! We love you!

White is boring

2009-03-26T16:38:00.000-06:00

I hate the few white walls I have left in my house so a few weeks ago while Heath was gone I painted the two bathrooms upstaits. Cooper wanted to help and he did a great job. I love you Coop!

My Poor Baby

2009-03-26T16:30:00.000-06:00

Carson ended up getting a nasty case of croup (probably from nursery right??). He was sick for almost 3 weeks and was at the doctor's office 4 times. The first two times I knew something else was wrong because he wasn't eating and I knew it was more than the croup...the doctor (my boss) told me there was nothing that I could do; he looked in his ears and lungs and all was well...apparently. The next day his left eardrum ruptured! The next day (Sunday) we took him to an urgent care and the doctor told me not to feel bad that I had missed the ear infection! I was so mad because I had had him into the doctor twice; the last time just the day before it happened. Anyway...we went through two rounds of antibiotics, 2 weeks of literally no sleep and we are finally back to good ol' Carson. Here are some pics of my baby. Grandma Margy sent him some get well pictures that he started to drag around the house once he started to fill better!

Feel the Love!

2009-03-26T16:23:00.000-06:00

I love Valentine's Day! Another excuse for me to eat way too much chocolate. We got the boys a little something since they get a little letdown since there is so much time between Christmas and their birthdays. Cooper got a play-do ice cream making shop and Carson got a book, a coloring book and some crayons. I think the boys liked the Play-do...what do you think!?

Heath Tag

2009-02-08T13:53:00.000-07:00

Jen tagged me so here goes!

How did we meet: We had a night class (English Lit) I introduced myself first about 3 week into the class. I was bold back then!

How long we dated before we were married: 14 months

How long we have been married: 6 1/2 years (7 in July!!)

What is my favorite feature about him: His eyes and his smile! (he's sexy!!)

What is my favorite quality about him: He is very selfless

What is his nickname: New-Heathis (thanks Nick) Old one is not very nice so I will leave it out

What is his favorite color: Blue

What is his favorite food: Prime rib and any type of potatoe chip (Nacho Doritos)

What is his favorite sport: To play-Baseball and raquetball; To watch-football

Who said the "L" word first: Me; typical Heather

First kiss and where: Because we were such good friends before starting to date our first kiss was on our first date (May 15, 2001) on the IF greenbelt studying for finals!!

Favorite "couple thing" to do: if not on a cruise (every 5 years or so) then dinner and a movie! Just being with him is great!

How many kids: 2 boys: Cooper and Carson

Hidden Talent: He is a great cook-puts me to shame

Favorite Music: Country- John Anderson and Alabama are two that he really enjoys

What I admire most about him: his extreme patience (with me) and his integrity

Favorite past time: Hunting, fishing, and wrestling with the boys and me;)

Will he read this: He would want to proof read my answers! Hopefully he will read it and know who much I love him!

Ok-so I tag Rachel, Becky, Amy, and Kristin!

Feed Me!!

2009-01-20T11:42:00.000-07:00

Carson, our little snacker, just couldn't wait for breakfast! It was this past Saturday. We were getting ready to take the boys to Blackfoot so that Heath and I could go to Salt Lake and see the opera "Regina" at Capitol Theater (a birthday present from Heath!). We were trying to enjoy a lazy Saturday morning but Carson was starving! He is eating his favorite cracker..pizza flavored goldfish! We love you Carson!

Christmas Day

2009-01-20T11:26:00.000-07:00

I love Christmas; it's my favorite holiday! I love how excited everyone gets and how much joy is in the air! Christmas finally came for the boys but we still had to wake up Cooper! (We realize this will probably be the last year we get to sleep in!) Cooper was so excited to finally see what Santa had brought him! He loved everything he got but he just wanted to keep opening presents, even if they weren't his! Carson was content to get one gift upwrapped(with Cooper's help, of course!) and just play with it. It took some coaxing to get Carson to open his presents and keep Cooper from opening too many at one time! I love my boys! Heath had more fun with Cooper's guitar than Cooper did; he's just a big kid!! Merry Christmas!!

Our Charlie Brown Tree

2009-01-20T11:19:00.000-07:00

Cooper wanted his own Christmas tree to decorate so he went with Grandma Margy and Grandpa Dell to get his tree. They found this one and he cut it down all by himself! Way to go Cooper! You did a good job! Here he is decorating the tree with G-ma Margy.

Do you think Carson was a little bored?? He had nothing better to do but find a new way out of his PJs without unzipping them!

We love Spaghetti

2009-01-20T11:05:00.000-07:00

The pictures tell it all! Do you think they enjoyed the food?? At least both the boys are finally loving to eat...at least spaghetti.

Carson's Face Plant

2009-01-20T11:00:00.000-07:00

Carson had been over at a friends while I was at work and was pushing on the storm door while on of the little boys opened the door. A nice little tumble onto the concrete and you get this pretty face! Didn't faze him too much! He still is such a cutie...those are his tough boys marks! (Kind of hard to see but they are there on his nose and forehead.)

Monster #2

2009-01-20T10:49:00.000-07:00

Heath has wanted me to put a picture of his elk on the blog so that you could see that I didn't out-kill him by too much. His looks huge...but remember, mine is bigger!! We have had a very successful hunt this year, so much so that we had to buy another freezer to hold all the meat!! Way to go Heath!

Family photo time

2009-01-08T12:26:00.000-07:00

Time to update the blog and what better way then to post some pictures from our family pictures we had taken in October. My boys (all three of them) are so handsome...I love them so much!

Cooper--what a boy of a million faces! He is the most tender-hearted person (not child) you will ever meet. I love that he still wants to cuddle and that he says "I love you" just because. I love you too, Cooper!

Carson--he is a little fireball-gets into everything and exaggerates every expression he knows how to make. He sees something neat and "WOW!" is the word he says and opens his mouth as wide as he can! If he gets mad...watch out! He growls, screams, and throws himself on the floor and kicks or pouts; whichever he is in the mood for. He too loves to cuddle-what a treat. I love you, Carson!

Heath-what an amazing husband and father. He is so selfless-how did I get so lucky?? He is the man of my dreams. Thank you for everything...I love you!

My boys...what can I say...you are my life!

Hunting Season 2008

2008-10-15T20:32:00.001-06:00

Look at these MONSTERS!!!!

Heath was so excited when he told me I had drawn on this elk hunt in early October. Let's just say I was less than thrilled. My first experience with hunting was horrible and I told Heath I was never hunting again...see how he listens to me?? Anyway, this was opening day. This hunt was the hardest thing I have ever done but look what I have to show for it!! Now it is just a matter of finding a place in my house to hang it!!

Heath got this 5x5 deer on opening day. Heath says he's a little narrow but the cheaters sealed the deal and now this deer is in the garage also waiting for a place on the wall.

We have had a successful hunt so far...Heath still has a bull elk hunt starting the first week of November...Good luck!!!

Bear Lake -August 2008

2008-10-15T20:15:00.001-06:00

These are two of our pictures when we went on our vacation this summer to Bear Lake. We stayed in a cabin with our friends Jesse and Jen and Nick and Tami. We had a blast. This was the first trip we had done with friends and it was great. We went boating, golfing, (I am a horrible golfer!) ate way too much and just had a great time. The three families have become much better friends because of the trip. It was great!
The guys built a sand turtle and the little boys had to help. Here is Carson being the water baby he is...he loved the water and the sand...he ate that too! (He eats everything!!)
Here the stitches...he was trying to keep up with Cooper and hit the same corner on the coffee table that gave Cooper 4 stitches in his eyebrow!
Cooper wanted to shoot the 22 when we went target practicing in preparation for my big bull elk tag in October. He shot it once and decided that was enough. He is going to be a big hunter just like his dad. He already went antelope hunting with Heath in Wyoming and loved it. That is all he talks about. Apparently at school he has been telling everyone about the "hunts" he is going on and has showed everyone how to turn their pencils and crayons into guns. (his teacher had a chat with me and then I had one with Cooper-guns at school are bad!!)

A quick look at the past

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Here are my two boys, handsome huh?

They love to wrestle and even though Carson is 3 years

younger he gives Coop a run for his money!
These two are becoming quite the little buddies. It is fun to watch their relationship change on a daily basis. They may be total opposites but they look just like each other!

Here is Cooper in his first season of T-ball. He was a little confused at first. He would hit the ball and then promptly run after the ball instead of first base. Our boy certainly goes at his own speed to the bases; usually slow enough that he never gets past first!

He was on a league with two of his buddies, Ethan and Wade. It sometimes was a scene from the Three Stooges, all comedy, not sure how to play the game, they just knew how to have fun!

This is a picture of all my boys at Travis and

Brooke's wedding this past May...boy are they handsome in their tuxes!! Heath was the best man and Cooper was the ring bearer. They both did a great job, but you know Cooper...had to bring drama into it all. He pouted because he didn't want to be dressed up, and once he walked down the aisle and handed dad the ring he was MIA...went to play out in the front yard. That's Coop for you again...doing what he wants when he wants, who cares what mom and dad say!! We love you Coop!

And then there is Carson who was born in April of 2007. This is him last November. He just couldn't wait any longer. I was working downstairs and realized it was just too quiet. I was afraid he was eating the potting soil again but this is what I found...my little man!

He has been such a great addition to the family. He is the total opposite of Cooper; he has no fear. Even though he has already had stitches (3 in his lip) he climbs everything (at least he tries) and is into everything. Sometimes he gets stuck, usually just his head because it's pretty big, but that never stops him. He will get what he wants one way or another! He is such a sweetheart and we love him!

Fine...I give in!!

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Alright, alright! I give in to all you other women who have one. I did it! I am a proud blogger!

This will be fun so long as I keep it interesting and short!

Here we are...The Mitchell's: Heath, Heather, Cooper, and Carson

We are having a great time just being us, trying to keep up with the pace of life. Both Heath and I working, Cooper in Pre-school, and Carson, in to everything and thinking about walking. We couldn't ask for anything more.

I love my life and my family!