Summer Birthday Bashes!

All 3 of my kids have summer birthdays which makes them easy to celebrate! Give the kids some water games and throw some cake and candy at them and they're happy!

Corbin turned 8 this year and unfortunately the day we had his party it was only about 70 degrees out so I don't have very many pictures. The boys had a blast though, which is all that matters, right?

Avery turned 6 and the day we celebrated her birthday it was HOT, HOT, HOT out. Perfect weather for a backyard water party!

Bailee turned 2 this Aug and she was just happy to have her very own cake without limits on frosting intake.

Happy Birthday to all my babies, I LOVE YOU!

Time to play CATCH UP!!!

K, I stink at this blogging thing! Why is it so difficult for me to sit down and document my life? Well I'm turning over a new leaf....again. Over the next few days (or weeks, lets be honest!) I will try to catch everyone up on the goings on in the Zentner fam. It has been a CRAZY summer, but one for the record books, so bare with me while I collect my memories.....

Avery's Gymnastics Exhibition!

Avery had her gymnastics exhibition last spring and she did an amazing job! It is so fun to see her do well at this sport. Troy, Corbin and I are 3 of the most IN-flexible people ever so it is kind of a rarity in our house. Hopefully Bailee won't have the same problem!

Avery With her buddies- Brielle, Mikelle & Breelyn

Happy 9th Anniversary Babe!!!

Wow 9 years, how time flies when your having fun.....and 4 homes, 3 kids, a few pounds more and many career changes later we have far surpassed any plan I had in place for ourselves back then!

9 years ago today I was 45 mins late to my own wedding. I walked into the Bountiful temple and saw the first "where the crap have you been" face on my gorgeous husband to be (first of many faces to come)! Thanks for waiting for me then and all the countless hours since!

And instead of getting sick eating too much wedding cake (with a Bavarian cream filling!) we are getting sick on a huge helping of humble pie, but who doesn't LOVE humble pie right?

And instead of celebrating on the beaches of Kauai we will be back in the temple showing our gratitude to the Lord for blessing us with so much in our lives. And coming home to a house full of beautiful sleeping babies, (thanks Grandpa Bob and Grandma Vyonne).

I love you Troy, now more than ever, and I am ecstatic to continue on in this adventure with you!

EEWWW!

Corbin was invited to a friends bday party which also happened to be our next door neighbor, Zack. Heather and Mark decide on a" food battle" themed party this year for Zack's 8th bday. What a fabulous idea, you could just tell that these boys (and most of their dads) have been waiting their whole lives to let loose like that!

Here you go Tooth Fairy!

Avery lost her first tooth last week and couldn't be more happy. She has waited for this day since her tooth was even the slightest bit loose (which was about 4 months ago!) So last week she came to me and said, " mom, look, I can move my tooth this way and that way, every different way! See feel..." So I proceeded to move it this way and that way and then it popped. She said, "was that what I think it was? Are you kidding me?" Then I ripped it out... and that tooth quickly became the topic of EVERY conversation that girl had for days!!!

Hoops 09!

Another season of basketball has come to an end (yea me!). Troy coached Corbin's team this year and they both had a blast, Corbin really learned a lot. Corbin is constantly practicing his low cross over dribble and his left handed lay-ups. Of course this thrills Troy beyond belief, I swear he tears up every time he hears the ball hit the pavement outside(thank you Kehoe fam for sharing your b-ball standard!).


Troy, you are an amazing coach!

Corbin and his cousin( and fellow sports nut )Trevyn

So as one season ends the March MADNESS begins! Corbin filled out his own bracket this year and he was stoked this morning when he found out 14 out of 16 of his teams won yesterday. And compared to Troy's 8 out of 16 this earned him quite the bragging rights, he practically skipped to the bus stop this morning! He is a little nervous about Marquette though, he has them going all the way to the championship, so he had a conversation about it with Troy last night that went like this:

Corb: "Dad, what do you think about Marquette?"

Troy: "Well they're pretty good but you better pray that they make it all the way or your bracket will be all messed up."

So last night after we said our family prayer Corbin says:

Corb: "Mom, you messed up, Dad said we were supposed to be sure and pray that Marquette makes it"

Needless to say Troy took that opportunity to explain just what he meant by that expression!

Better Everyday!

So Corbin is your typical big brother for the most part. But he has been going through this phase where he thinks he is just too cool to be overly nice to sister. He is always amazing with Bailee but he is not very patient with Avery. He is getting over this phase and to my delight I caught him red handed playing with his sisters. These are the moments that I live for as a Mom!!

Thanksgiving Point

The DINOSAUR Museum! We haven't been in a while because Bailee was too young and it seem like the older kids were getting too old. Well the last time the kids were out of school we decided to give it a try...and what a success. Bailee was in heaven, so much to see and do...and touch! And Corbin and Avery couldn't have been cuter, it was all so new to them because it was new to Bailee. Everyone was happy, No tantrums, no whining, no crying, no fighting. And we ended the afternoon with trip to JCW's for lunch, Perfect!

How Scary is this?

A mothers worst nightmare...So I'm cleaning my kitchen and I hear this kidda muffled cry, coming from like behind a closed door. The kids are at school and Bailee is in the dining room playing with games, or so I thought. She is at the annoying age where she actually wants to do stuff, feed herself, push her own stroller, run away, play on the swing set, brush her teeth, "comb" her hair, get her own snacks and yes, open doors. Hind sight is always 20/20, as we all well know, and if I could go back 2 years to when the builder asked if we wanted door "levers" or "knobs" I definitely would have chosen the latter. Now let me just say that we always keep the bathroom doors closed and I always keep the toilet seat down, not that it really matters anymore....
Thank Heavens she went in feet first. I know what your thinking and yes I was terrified but I couldn't pass up this opportunity to document such a thing. And if anyone out there knows how to "baby-proof" a door lever please feel free to comment...

Valentines Day Fun

I always try to do a little bit more on V-day than I would usually do because its all alone in boring February. Note the word "try" because I never really do what I set out to, and you can almost always count on one or more of us being sick in the fam. This year was somewhere between here and there.

Troy took Avery on a date to skate. Avery loves to go roller-blading and shes always up for Classic Skating Dollar Night.

Then on Friday I spent the day in Avery's Class helping out with the V-day festivities. After School I made Valentine pizza and the kids decorated them.

After dinner I took Corbin to see Bolt for our "date", and he was super patient with me as I made a "quick" trip to the mall.

Saturday I made valentine waffles and then we just hung out all day. Troy let me veg for a while and I watched a movie and snacked on the chocolates and Henry Weinhart' black cherry cream soda (that's true love!) that he got for me. After I picked the wrappers out of my hair and cleaned my self up a bit Troy took me the Thanksgiving point for some V-day dinner and dancing. What a blast! We went Troy's his parents which are always up for some serious two-steppin and I can't remember when I had that much fun. Live band and amazing singers, we'll definitely try to do it again next year!

K enough of the snow already. I am ready for some heat, bring it!! Don't get me wrong, I love winter but by the end of Feb. it gets a little old and I long for spring. Bailee is going crazy. She is constantly trying to escape the house and go out back to play on the swings.

Oh yeah and did I mention that we are a foster family now! Ok so its just a dog but still... Shawdow is my sister-in-laws family dog. They moved and couldn't take him with them so we offered to keep him until further notice. He is sch a good boy, I didn't want to like having him around but I can't help myself. If there were ever the perfect situation to have a pet this would be it. Totally trained, doesn't shed, smells ok as far as dogs go, and sweet to my babies, even Bailee who constantly bugs him. Its a two way street though because any chance Bailee gets she feeds him what ever she may be snacking on at the time...pretzels, string cheese, cheetos, carrots, peas, fruit snack, that dog will eat anything!

Tag

Thank you very much April for tagging me so that I can actually post something on my blog. I know, I know...I suck at it, I totally suck!
Here it goes...

8 Favorite Shows:

1. Grey's Anatomy -mabey not so much after last nights episode:(
2. Private Practice
3. So You Think You Can Dance
4. Oprah
5. American Idol
6. Gilmore Girls
7. Project Runway
8. Jon and Kate + 8

8 Things I Did Yesterday:

1. Cleaned out SEVERAL puke buckets, (poor Ave)
2. Layed in bed with Ave with my own upset stomach and sore throat, (poor Holly)
3. Told my amazing husband how amazing he is, about 456 times!
4. Laundry
5. Took a Bubble Bath, did I say how amazing my husband is yet!
6. Parent Teacher conferences for Corbin and Avery
7. Watched my shows
8. Passed out early after a hearty dose of Nyquil

8 of my Favorite Restaurants

1. Tucanos
2. Mi Ranchito
3. Magelby's
4. Carabas
5. JCW's
6. China Lily
7. Ruths Chris
8. Cafe Rio

8 Things On My Wish List

1. Watch my kids play on the beaches of Kauaii
2. A new and improved bod
3. Take my kids to Disneyland & Sea World
4. Learn how to play the piano
5. Learn how to be healthy and ENJOY it
6. To be happy, no matter the cirrcumstance
7. To travel the world with Troy
8. To make a difference

2009 is finally here and 2008 is finally behind us!!! Wow, that was a rough year, but what a blessing to come out on the other end better people, at the very least we learned more this year than we ever “hoped” to (whether it was learned the hard way or not, what a blessing). I am so grateful to have such an amazingly sweet, loving, attentive, caring, attractive and (almost, most of the time) sensitive husband. Blah, blah, blah…I know, I know, but everyone who knows me knows how in love I am with you Troy and now I love you more than ever Babe! And 3 of the best kids ever created, I am so lucky to have a front row seat in your lives…what a show-drama, comedy, plenty of action, a little horror and the best kind of love story! And thank you to all of our family and friends that planted reminders in our heads to keep our chins up and face every challenge head on. Thank you for your kindness and understanding, but thank you especially for your patience and love, we love you all so much more than we can express.

So I’m having a bit of a hard time keeping up with my blog (obviously), so in true New Year’s resolution style I am going to strive to do better! A few other resolutions include:

Going to the temple at least once a month
Daily scripture study
Better eating habits
Toning this body!
Doing more of the things that remind me of….me.
Getting on top of this whole preparedness thing, seriously.
Journaling, bloging, scrap booking, etc…
Taking it easy on the carbonated drinks
Watching a little less of that darn “boob-tube”

Just to name a few!! Here’s to actually completing on or two this year!

It’s been a while since I posted anything so here is a little bit to “snack” on until next time…

Avery and her friend Katelin

Corbin in the parade at school

Avery Kiersten and Witnee

Corbin and Trevyn

Grandpa Bob and the girlies

April had just had surgery on her foot so she decide to follow our trick-or-treaters in style. She just needed her big poofy dress and sash for "Mrs. Orem"!

All the kids were pooped after hauling their candy from house to house so they settled in to watch a movie at April's house.

Avery at her Thanksgiving Program

Thanksgiving! Look at all those homemade desserts!

Bailee and Cousin Rachel

Bailee beggin for food, who can blame her? Everything was amazing!

Corbin and Ashlyn

The whole Zentner clan

Posey McPoserson!! After dinner we all went to Grandpa Bobs school to burn off some calories in the gym.

Corby and Trev just before Trevyn's baptism, Your next Bood!

Makin our Gingerbread Train

HAPPY 29 HOLLY!!! Dinner with the girls is always a blast, Thanks Ladies!


SNOW!!! Honestly, what more do I need to say?

Bailee and her Daddy on X-mas morning!