I've been tagged!

Sorry these are long. I HAD to explain myself.

1- I love clean sheets. The feel of them, the smell of them, everything about them. It is the one thing I look forward to every Monday when I change all the bedding in the house. I love getting into bed the night after they've been changed, tugging on them to loosen them up, and pulling them up around my face. Plus, Colby loves it too!

2- So call me a nerd but I love mind games. You know, like Sudoku, word problems, Solitaire-med. level on the computer:) I know I'm weird, I got it from my grandma Miller. She was always playing solitaire with actual cards or doing a crossword puzzle. (I don't like those) It just relaxes me and they say it keeps your mind young. The last thing I need is to get alzheimers, I'm already forgetful enough. But there's something about sitting on the couch and engulfing myself into some sort of puzzle I just have to figure out. Plus it puts me into my own world for a little while - you know, a break from everyone else.

3- I love the mountains. Or should I say deer hunting? Or should I just say the outdoors? Being in the mountains is one of the things I remember most about my childhood. We pretty much grew up in the 'hills' as we called it. My dad had built his own carpet kit in the back of the truck so that all of us kids could ride back there. I remember sitting back there and watching for deer playing tricks on each other, saying "There's a deer, a dear old tree" then we'd laugh like it was the funniest thing ever said. There's something about the outdoors that makes everyone get along and just have a good time. I love the smell of the trees, and grass, and dirt I guess.

4- I LOVE TREATS!! There, I admitted it. On any given day, at any given time, I would much rather be eating some sort of treat than something healthy. I grew up having treats all the time(weird I know because of my dad, but that's why we had treats)and I haven't changed. Almost daily I either make something or buy something so that we can 'snack' on it while we watch our shows at night. That's my excuse. Even when we go somewhere in the car I make Colby stop at the gas station so I can get a drink and a 'snack'. I think it drives him crazy, oh well. The funny thing is I don't let my boys eat much junk at all, I don't want them to turn out like me I guess.

5- I love the holidays. Not just Christmas, all holidays. I think mostly because it means getting together with all of our family and eating(see #4). I love feeling the seasons change. I love when it starts getting warm because I'm so sick of the cold, and I love when it starts cooling down because I'm tired of the scorching sun. I love shopping at Christmas time, and seeing all the other shoppers cheerful and giddy about the season. Christmas is my favorite, but right up there with it is the 24th of July. Funny, opposite times of the year, but it's the traditions. Like I said, family and food.

6- Don't think I'm being cheesy because I really do love this the very very most...being a mom. I was kind of thrown into motherhood before I even married Colby. Because of that I wanted to wait a few years to have children of my own. Don't get me wrong, I love Noah with 1/3 of my heart (1/3 to Cutler, 1/3 to Colby). Ok, so that's not really true. If I could have three hearts, each boy would get their own. I love them so much. But after finally having my very own child, motherhood is a whole new story, it's a whole new life, there's a whole new meaning to it. I honestly, honestly never in a million years thought that you could love someone SSOOOO much. Even Colby gets jealous. There is nothing in the world that I wouldn't do for my boys, and that's all I'll say. I just don't know what words to use to describe how I feel about being a mother.

Now I tag Jennifer, Christan, Jessica, Alli Meiners, Cindi, and Kaymee. List 6 things about yourself and then tag 6 people. Have Fun!!

Noah's Birthday Party!

As you will be able to see from the video the party was a lot of fun. Noah wanted an Airplane birthday and I had no idea how to pull it off, so I convinced him to have the Halloween party. I think it turned out a little better than the other would have. All of our family was there and just like every other year, Noah made a haul. I just have to say, Cutler was so funny, he just hung out and the pictures show him blowing bubbles, relaxing on the trampoline, and doing a balancing act on his bike. What a kid! So, Noah had a blast and thank you everyone for your presence and presents!

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Our little athlete!

So Cutler has taken up a new hobby...baseball! Both of our boys are pretty athletic, especially Noah who also loves baseball. I'll show you Noah's performance after his birthday party. I've yet to catch him on camera.(he's getting a real t-ball bat) Cutler has sort of taken over the t-ball set and thinks it is now his. Here he goes...

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The first 5 years...

Today is Noah's 5th birthday! I can't believe he is already 5. Time flies when there is so much going on. Noah loves doing ANYTHING that means he gets to be outside! Fishing, hunting, mowing the lawn, you name it. His two best buddies are his dad and papa Kent. The primary presidency called the other day to find out some of his favorites, and he said "playing with Cutler" was his favorite thing to do. Noah, you are such a blessing in our lives! We love you and hope you have a very happy 5th birthday!! Love mom, dad, and Cutler!!

Spoiled again!

Today, for me, was a good day. It didn't start out so great- Colby wasn't suppose to work but ended up having to(joys of being the g.m.), so I didn't get as much done as I had planned. On top of having to work, he had some guy help ruin his day at work. (police included) He did get to come home a little early and when he got home, he had brought these flowers for me! Just because! He is so nice when it comes to giving flowers - I get them often!!

Later, Noah went with his Grandma Janet and Papa Doug to a Halloween Festival(?) thing. It's at the Tonaquint Nature Center and they have this every year. Anyway, they have all sorts of halloween carnival type games, a little treat at the end, and a craft that they can do. Noah chose to make this cute halloween bracelet for ME!! I guess there were a bunch of different things to choose from but he told his grandma he wanted to make something for his mom. And he made it all by himself. Aaaw! So this is my bracelet. Don't I have the nicest boys?!!

Someone is spoiled!

So yesterday my mom & I went up to Salt Lake to go shopping. I needed to look for some couches and we wanted to go to Gardner Village. When we got home, I was unloading her car while she and Colby just stood in the garage watching me get Cutler's car seat. When I finally got it unhooked I was taking it into the garage when I noticed balloons...and then I noticed what they were tied to. This beautiful 2007 gray/silver Yukon!! Colby & I had been looking for a new car and we had Dave go to the auction for us to find just what I wanted. But Dave told me that the one they wanted to get went for too much so they would have to go again next week. Little did I know they were keeping a tiny little secret from me... they got it! So here is my new car!!

BOYS!!

I know this isn't a very good picture, but check out Cutler's face! When I saw them on the trampoline I had to do a double take at it. That same day was really windy and Cutler loves digging in the rocks. Well, Noah told me that he(Cutler) would scoop up some dirt and throw it in the air, then the wind would catch it and blow it all over him, obviously. There was so much dirt in his hair I couldn't even brush it out. It was nap time, but he definately had to have a bath first. I should have taken a picture of the tub afterwards. It was so full of dirt!! Aaaaghh! Boys!!

Brotherly Love

Everyday Noah & Cutler love playing outside. And with the temperatures we are having right now what kid doesn't? The other day I peeked out the back door to check on them and this is what I found. They were both jumping on the trampoline. Cutler was laughing, having the time of his life. He loves to do anything that Noah does. I always worried that because they are so far apart in age, that they wouldn't be very close. But Cutler looks up to Noah so much, and Noah loves doing all the same things too.

A post from Noah...

Today is my mommy Natalie's birthday! Last night my dad, my mom, and ME all carved this pumpkin to take to her. I know she loves it because she loves anything I bring to her. And while we celebrate here, I know she is celebrating with some other very special people. Happy Birthday Mommy! Love Noah

Finally, a minor update

Okay, Okay, so I haven't been on top of things lately and there's really nothing to report on. So, as you can see by the time this was posted that I stayed up late tonight just to do something different on our page. I was sick of looking at the same thing. Since it is now after midnight, my brain is fried and I can't think of what I want to say on another post I am working on. So, it's nothing great but check back later tonight(10/2) and you may find more from the Labrum's. -Good night.

Can you say B-R-A-C-E-S?

Our poor little 'one year old'...he has no idea what's in store for him. Lucky for us both of our boys don't have this problem. As you can clearly see, there will some day be a lucky orthodontist we'll get to visit regularly. Thankfully it will only be for one child (so far). I am not looking forward to it, but my father-in-law Doug informed me it was a Labrum trait. So see, Cutler has SOMETHING from his dad. Before I had kids, I always worried that they wouldn't have straight teeth. Funny that while I was pregnant I never even thought about it, and it happened. I actually think it's kind'a cute!! Cutler just wouldn't be Cutler without the G A P.

What a Monster!!

Yes, this is a daily ritual we have at the Labrum home. It can include any of the following: the tupperware cupboard, the lid drawer, the bottom two shelves of the book shelf, and this one, the cupboard under my sink in the bathroom. In a matter of seconds he can have any of those completely emptied, and he just throws everything. So it's not usually in a pile, it's all over the floor. If Cutler is being quiet, he is usually doing one of the previously mentioned. AND IT DRIVES ME CRAZY!! But I love him, so I let him do it. (don't mind the outfit, and he loves wearing his shoes...?)

Whatever works...

So every night before I go to bed I peek in and check on the boys. Every once in a while I catch Cutler in the weirdest positions. On this particular night I just couldn't resist taking a picture. Check him out...doesn't he look SO relaxed?!