The Marietti's

Kamryn turns 2!!!!

2010-07-27T20:45:00.000-07:00

Crazy how time flies. I don't blog to journal, I don't blog for fun, I don't blog to stay in contact. I don't really blog much at all. I'm not sure why I am even blogging right now? My only reason is to show those of you who haven't given up on me and periodically check to see if anyone has an update that I'm still alive in the internet world...and to brag about my cute little Kamryn.

Kamryn turned 2 in July. She is so dang sassy but is full of spunk and life. I love this little girl and I think a lot of you out there will agree with me that she is LOADS OF FUN!!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KAMI!!!

P.S. Check out my sister-in-laws blog....jh063095/blogspot.com ....so cute of Kamryn!!!!

The first big snowfall......SAD!!!!

2009-12-08T17:59:00.000-08:00

This is Bruce when he finished shoveling during a snow storm. Funny that the snow collected on his bushy eyebrows. Man, do I miss those bushy eyebrows.

This brings tears to my eyes to share this story but it needs to be done for healing reasons:

Alan got up early this morning to use his new snow blower. Little did I know it brought back some good memories, but made for a sad day. He's been waiting to use it and I was expecting him to act like a little boy on Christmas morning. When I looked outside I could see he had done clear down the street. WOW, he really was excited....so I thought. Later in the morning, when I spoke to him on the phone, he said he remembered his dad getting off work at 4 or 5 a.m. and shoveling the whole block. He did this so the kids wouldn't have to walk in the snow for school. I could hear the crack in Alan's voice. The snow had reminded him of his dad. This is one of the many "1st without Bruce" we have experienced over the last 9 months!!!

WE MISS BRUCE SOOOO MUCH!!!

The saying is true, "You don't know what you've got til it's gone." My sweet husband has learned so many good things from Bruce and has acquired some really sweet and kind qualities from his dad. He reminds me more of him each day. We miss you Bruce and will always remember all the selfless things you did throughout your life for everyone else.

New family pictures!!!

2009-11-22T16:36:00.000-08:00

Here are our new family pictures. My dear friend Kelli took them. She does such an amazing job. We didn't get one of all 3 girls because Kamryn was only happy for about 2 minutes (long enough to get one good picture of her) and that's all.

I LOVE FALL!!!

2009-09-16T08:22:00.000-07:00

Fall is probably my most favorite time of year. I love the smell

outside. I love the feel of the crisp morning air. I love the

colors of Fall. I love decorating for Fall. I love making crockpot

soups. I love the smell of rhodes rolls rising. I love the Fall

scentsy smells. I love getting out my sweaters to wear. I love

that it's not so hot outside. I love that my girls can play more

outside without heat exhaustion. I love that I gave birth to my

little Lauryn in the Fall. I have some wonderful memories of

Fall. Most important, it seems like Fall is a good time for a

fresh start. It's like that every year. It's nice to clear my

thoughts and start fresh with new things. No other season is like that for me. I LOVE FALL!!!

I can't post a page without pictures. So here's a few of Kamryn. I've taken a lot of Lauryn and Maddie but not so much of Kamryn lately. So, I took a bunch of her for a few days to make up for it.

Me and the girls cleaning. I've trained them well.

Kamryn devouring her corn on the cob.

Look at that cute pony tail. Can you believe how much hair she has.

This is often what Kamryn looks like when she wakes up from her nap. She has wild and crazy hair. Ohhhhh, I LOVE IT!!!!

My Kamryn's 1 year old pictures

2009-08-09T22:40:00.000-07:00

Yesterday, I borrowed my dear friend Jenica's camera (Thanks Jenica) and took some pictures of my girls. I had a great time taking them. I didn't realize how fun photography could me. I guess with the right equipment anything can be fun, yes anything.... ha-ha. Anyway, I posted a few pics of them. Let me know what you think.

This one's a little yellow!!!

This one's a little washed out!!!

I don't think I did too bad of a job for an amateur!!!

Summer Fun!!!

2009-07-23T16:26:00.000-07:00

( Kamryn in the dog kennel...silly girl )

Wow, life goes by fast. I wanted to let everyone know I'm still alive in the blogging world, it just hasn't been top priority for me the last few months. Kamryn turned 1 on the 9th of July. She's so big and walking everywhere. Lauryn is excited to start Kindergarten and Maddie can't stop talking about going to dance. Summer has gone by too fast. I've posted some pics of the girls. Enjoy!!!

(Maddie in the tent...we camped over night in the backyard)

(Kamryn and me opening presents on her birthday)

( Maddie swimming...She would much rather sun bathe than swim)

( Kamryn swimming on her birthday. Thank Aunt Holly and Uncle Jason for letting us have a party at your house and swim in your pool)

( Hayley and Lauryn at the Roy Aquatic Center)

(Kamryn and Grandma Kathy at the Cherry Days Parade)

(Lauryn and Kamryn snuggling in the recliner)

Spring, Yeah!!!

2009-04-24T21:12:00.000-07:00

I haven't posted in a long time. I've been really busy and blogging hasn't been on my top 10 list. But, Alan's sister, Jamie, just posted a spotlight on Lauryn and I logged on to read it. I figured I'm here so I might as well post. I realized how much I've missed reading blogs. I've been trying to accomplish some other goals I've set for myself and my time is limited (like everyone else, I know) Life is good, busy, but good. I've been enjoying the nice weather and taking advantage of every moment I have with my girls. I love them so much. I wanted to post some pics of them to show you how much they've grown over the last few months. It's crazy how fast time flies :)

I Licked a BIRDBATH in an elevator because I can !!!

2009-03-17T20:27:00.000-07:00

Just Fun To Do...Please try!!!

Pick the month you were born:

January-------I kicked
February------I loved
March--------I karate chopped
April----------I licked
May----------I jumped on
June----------I smelled
July-----------I did the Macarena With
August--------I had lunch with
September----I danced with
October-------I sang to
November-----I yelled at
December-----I ran over

Pick the day (number) you were born on:

1-------a birdbath
2-------a monster
3-------a phone
4-------a fork
5-------a snowman
6-------a gangster
7-------my mobile phone
8-------my dog
9-------my best friends' boyfriend
10-------my neighbour
11-------my science teacher
12-------a banana
13-------a fireman
14-------a stuffed animal
15-------a goat
16-------a pickle
17-------your mom
18-------a spoon
19------ - a smurf
20-------a baseball bat
21-------a ninja
22-------Chuck Norris
23-------a noodle
24-------a squirrel
25-------a football player
26-------my sister
27-------my brother
28-------an iPod
29-------a surfer
30-------a homeless guy
31-------a llama

What is the last number of the year you were born:

1--------- In my car
2 --------- On your car
3 ----------- In a hole
4 ----------- Under your bed
5 ----------- Riding a Motorcycle
6 --------- sliding down a hill
7 --------- in an elevator
8---------- at the dinner table
9 -------- In line at the bank
0 -------- in your bathroom

Pick the color of shirt you are wearing:

White---------because I'm cool like that
Black---------because that's how I roll.
Pink-----------because I'm NOT crazy.
Red-----------because the voices told me to.
Blue-----------because I'm sexy and I do what I want
Green---------because I think I need some serious help.
Purple---------because I'm AWESOME!
Gray----------because Big Bird said to and he's my leader.
Yellow--------because someone offered me 1,000,000 dollars
Orange--------because my family thinks I'm stupid anyway.
Brown---------because I can.
Other----------because I'm a Ninja!
None----------because I can't control myself!

This was on my dear friend, April's blog. It's pretty funny and gave me a good laugh. You should check it out and let me know what you came up with. I could use some good laughs.

Alan was pretty funny...I danced with my brother at the dinner table because that's how I roll.

Madalyn's was funny too...I kicked a squirrel sliding down a hill because I think I need some serious help.

Lauryn's was the best....I sang to a homeless guy in a hole becuase I'm cool like that!!!

We're back!!!

2009-03-16T06:46:00.000-07:00

To start off with good news...Lauryn has lost her two first teeth. This is a picture of her with her $$$. The first came out easy but the second was pretty hard to get out and very painful. It was hanging on for dear life. She deserved every penny she got from the Tooth Fairy. Great job Lauryn!!!

( They're buddies)

Life has been crazy this last month. I haven't done much blogging. As most of you probably know my sweet father-in-law passed away the end of February. It has been one of the hardest things I have ever had to go through. My sweet Alan has had a very hard time and it hurts me so bad to see him go through this. Alan's mom, Kathy, is really struggling and I wish so bad I could take her pain away. I can't even imagine how they are feeling right now. I know how sad I feel and I can't imagine how they feel. We're so lucky to have each other to lean on. I have learned one very important lesson (which I've known before) but have never really had to live it. That is, it doesn't matter what clothes we wear, what cars we drive or how big our house is. What matters is who we love and how we show it. You never know what might happen tomorrow, so make today count. Alans mom has put pictures everywhere in her house of her and Bruce throughout their life together. I love seeing him everywhere. It reminds me of what a great life they had together. One picture frame says "Some people come into our life and end up changing our world" This has become one of my favorite phrases. It is so true.

On a happier note...I downloaded pictures from my camera and this is what I found....

HMMMMM. I wonder who it was taking pictures with my camera????? MADDIE!!!!

...Yummy Mac and Cheese...

...Nice Alphabet ....

....Very artistic....a little crooked... but nice...

...I've saved the best for last......

...don't encourage her Daddy...ha ha .....

GOOD TIMES...GOOD TIMES.... I LOVE MY FAMILY!!!

Wow, what a beautiful temple!!!

2009-02-07T10:13:00.000-08:00

Yesterday, we went to the Draper Temple Open House. Alan took the day off work and just the 5 of us went down together as a family. It was such a great experience. The girls we so behaved and reverent while we were there. Maddie kept telling all of us the "SHHHHH, we in duh tempa" They walked around quietly and held hands. Everyone kept smiling at them and they would politely say "Hello." I was so proud of them. The celestial room was amazing. When we walked in Kamryn kept staring at the chandalier and was cooing and smiling. It was like she was talking to the Lord and was so happy to see him. It was so touching, I started to cry. I am so proud of my family. They are one of the best things in my life. The temple is a special place and I am so grateful that becuase of temples I can be with my family forever.

My First!!!

2009-02-07T09:45:00.001-08:00

1. WAS YOUR FIRST PREGNANCY PLANNED? No, I miss counted my cycle.

2. WERE YOU MARRIED AT THE TIME? only on the weekends (Alan's comment)

3. WHAT WERE YOUR REACTIONS? shocked but happy

4. WAS ABORTION AN OPTION FOR YOU? uhhhhhh, NOOOOOOOOO

5. HOW OLD WERE YOU? 23

6. HOW DID YOU FIND OUT YOU WERE PREGNANT? I took a test and Alan was the first one to look. He told me it was negative and acted sad. Then he let me look at it and what happened next...I smiled and slugged him :)

7. WHO DID YOU TELL FIRST? My mom

8. DID YOU WANT TO FIND OUT THE SEX? Yes

9. DUE DATE? November 1st, 2003

10.DID YOU HAVE MORNING SICKNESS? I was nausious but only threw up a few times til about 16 weeks. Then I was just fine.

11. WHAT DID YOU CRAVE? I really can't remember what I craved but I remember what I hated. Chinese food and chips and salsa...That changed with the other pregnancies

12. WHO/WHAT IRRITATED YOU THE MOST? Everyone and everything. I'm a bear when I'm pregnant...ask my sister

13. WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST CHILD'S SEX? My georgous little girl.

14. DID YOU WISH YOU HAD THE OPPOSITE SEX OF WHAT YOU WERE GETTING? No

15. HOW MANY POUNDS DID YOU GAIN THROUGHOUT THE PREGNANCY??about 55 pounds...WOW!!!

16. DID YOU HAVE A BABY SHOWER? Yes

17. WAS IT A SURPRISE OR DID YOU KNOW?I knew about them

18. DID YOU HAVE ANY COMPLICATIONS DURING YOUR PREGNANCY? No, I was very lucky.

19. WHERE DID YOU GIVE BIRTH? McKay Dee Hospital.

20. HOW MANY HOURS WERE YOU IN LABOR? about 10 miserable hours.

21. WHO DROVE YOU TO THE HOSPITAL? My sweet husband, ALAN.

22. WHO WATCHED YOU GIVE BIRTH?My mom, Deanne, my sister, Jenn, and Alan's sister, Holly.

23. WAS IT NATURAL OR C-SECTION? Natural.

24. DID YOU TAKE MEDICINE TO EASE THE PAIN? I can't handle pain very well so of course I had an epidoral. It made me sicker than a dog but I was grateful for it.

25. HOW MUCH DID YOUR CHILD WEIGH? 7 lbs 7 oz

WHEN WAS YOUR CHILD ACTUALLY BORN ? October 30, 2003

WHAT DID YOU NAME HIM/HER? Lauryn Taylor Marietti

28. HOW OLD IS YOUR FIRST BORN TODAY? 5 years old going on 13

I now tag anyone who reads this.

Who says pretzels are for eating?

2009-01-28T17:56:00.001-08:00

At our house we don't eat pretzels we stick them in our noses...

and make funny faces...

...Although, Lauryn didn't enjoy it too much...

...So, we're a little strange. Life's too short to do things the same as everyone else. We've had a crazy day today and what better way to end it than sticking pretzels in our noses. Is it the weekend yet?

Happy 3rd Birthday Madalyn!!!

2009-01-23T23:13:00.000-08:00

Goodnight Maddie

2009-01-22T22:42:00.000-08:00

So a funny thing just happened. I went to check on the girls before going to bed and to my surprise this is what I found....

... Yep, that's Sadie, sleeping right in the same spot that Maddie sleeps in. It startled me at first and then I started to panic. If Sadie's in Maddie's bed where the heck is Maddie? I checked Lauryn's bed ... no Maddie ... I checked Kamryn's room ... no Maddie ... I checked the bathroom ... no Maddie. My last option was my bed and sure enough....

... there she was, sound asleep. The question is .... just how did she get there? Either Daddy didn't want to fall asleep alone or Sadie kicked her out. Now, who doesn't love the whole bed to themselves. I guess Sadie won this time. Naughty doggy!!!

FUNNY LAURYN!!!

2009-01-20T11:16:00.000-08:00

Lauryn is learning about the letter "G" in Pre-school. Last Thursday she walked out with these glasses on. There were only a few kids wearing them and Lauryn was the first one we saw. I immediately started laughing. She looked so silly and she knew it. She had a big smile on her face. I love how free spirited she is. She didn't care who was looking or laughing. She thought she was pretty funny.

This is Lauryn posing for the camera. She had to get positioned just right. He - He!!!

I took this picture of myself. I don't have a clue where she gets her goofiness from?

6 months old

2009-01-14T21:24:00.000-08:00

Wow!!! Kamryn is now 6 months old. I wanted to do this back on the 9th when it was her actual 6 month mark but I haven't taken the time. It is crazy how time flies. She is getting so big. She started sitting up a few days ago and today has actually done quite well. She sits in the middle of the floor and acts like she is the coolest thing in the world with all of her toys around her. Just imagine me sitting in the middle of the floor with a bunch of Snicker Bars and Diet Coke's. It's kind of the same (ha-ha). Anyway, I think I am finally getting the hang of things. I think the last few months have been quite crazy. The holidays were wonderful but I never quite got into a routine since I had Kamryn in July. I started watching a little14 month old boy. He is so cute. These last few months I lost my focus as a mother. I allowed myself to get too stressed out and didn't do those few small things that are so enormously important - like play with my kids, read to my kids, eat meals with my kids, and listen to my kids. I love being a mother.

The New Year!

2009-01-01T16:44:00.001-08:00

(Sprinkling their Reindeer food outside Christmas Eve)

It's crazy it's 2009. I am excited to start a new year. There are going to be a lot of milestones this year in our lives. Alan becomes a journeyman in April. He has worked so hard for this and I am so proud of him. This will be really exciting because it also means more money. YEAH!!! This is bitter sweet, though. I know the more you make the more you spend. It seems like when times have been tough we've stayed closer for some reason. Life is just simpler.

Lauryn is also starting Kindergarten this year. I am so excited for her but am so scared for her too. I have enjoyed watching my girls grow and I've always been able to monitor their play time and know what they are doing or at least who they are playing with. I won't be able to do that anymore and it scares me. The world can be such an awful place. I hope what I've taught Lauryn so far will be enough to stand strong and hold her esteem high. I have high hopes for 2009. I think it will be a great year. I wish everyone a HAPPY 2009 and hope and pray it will be a wonderful new year for all. HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

*** Some funny pictures we took of the girls with their Christmas oranges ***

Merry Christmas

2008-12-22T14:56:00.000-08:00

The Greatest Christmas Gift Ever

Gingerbread House!!!

2008-12-12T07:55:00.000-08:00

I was at Joann's the other day and found a Gingerbread House kit. We've never made one before and I thought the girls would enjoy it. We had a lot fun decorating it with the help of Dad assembling the walls (that was kind of tricky). Here are some pictures of us decorating it. It turned out pretty cute. The girls did a good job.

Kamryn wasn't too happy we weren't giving her attention during the decorating. This is what she did most of the time. She did manage to stop crying for a little bit so I could snap a picture of all the girls together.

I had to add this picture of my little Kami. I bought her some new PJ's the other day and they look so cute on her. I love pink and green together. She's starting to sit up good with support and It's fun to watch her. She thinks she is pretty cool.

Who's that?

2008-12-05T09:39:00.000-08:00

So, I have learned a great lesson this week. I put out all my Christmas decorations and as I was putting out my Nativity set Lauryn asked who the baby was. Wow. I felt a little sick inside. Me and Alan decided a few weeks ago that we were going to keep Christmas small this year for more than one reason but obviously the primary reason was so we could experience the true meaning of Christmas. I am okay at admitting that I'm not a perfect parent and many times I forget to teach my children some of the most valuable of lesson. Jesus' birth is a pretty important one. We've talked about it randomly in the past but obviously not made it special enough for Lauryn to remember. Now is a better time than ever. This Christmas I am going to start new traditions as our small little family grows and so we can learn and grow together. I love Christmas so much. The decorations, the food, the gift giving. But, Christmas is more that that. I NEED to focus more on our Savior this year, for myself and my family.

It now fits

2008-11-29T20:18:00.000-08:00

Hooray! It now fits. My Mom and Kristin were at Bukoos and found a really nice kitchen sink. I gave Kris and my Mom the measurements of the old sink but gave them the measurements of the under part of the sink as opposed to the upper part which she measured. So instead of double checking the measurements I pulled out the old sink and found out the hard way that the new sink was to small for the sink hole. Well, we had two choices, we buy another new sink that fits the hole or put new counter tops in. It came out 6's so my friend Dave & I put new counter tops in. There was a big burn spot on the old counter anyway so why not. It was fun and really cool to learn something new, and I believe well worth the effort. I bet you all are wondering, why didn't you put the old sink in? And to answer that I banged it up pulling it out.

Mornings - Yeah!!!

2008-11-21T09:31:00.001-08:00

I love mornings!!! There is nothing better than to wake up to the sun shinning and open every blind in my house, make all the beds and sit in my room in my rocking chair rocking my little Kamryn. It's not to much later that Lauryn and Madalyn are sitting on the arms of the rocking chair or laying on my bed with their blanky's watching cartoons. I usually have a big mug with ice water and also an ice cold cup of Diet Coke, with a straw (I love straws). It's not too long after that the girls are asking for the famous chocolate milk. This is a typical morning for me. I do have some mornings I have to be a certain place so things go a little different but I love mornings. I usually get ready about 11:30 or noon just because I love to relax. I don't get much done in the mornings because I enjoy relaxing so much. I do all my chores before I go to bed so I can enjoy the next morning. I'm probably the opposite of a lot of people but I wanted to share because the sun was shinning so beautifully this morning. I love the sunshine and mornings!!!

Nursing Stinks!!!

2008-11-12T20:12:00.001-08:00

SHE'S SO DANG CUTE!!!

I am having the HARDEST time nursing. I know this may seem like a weird thing to be blogging about but it has been really HARD for me. I think I'm going to stop. Kamryn treats me like a pacifier. It's so FRUSTRATING. She wants to nurse every hour and I feel like I'm ALWAYS feeding her. It's not fair to me or to my other girls. I didn't have this HARD of a time with my other two. It was easier to nurse when I pumped for the day and just nursed at night. The babysitter got them on a schedule and I just CAN'T seem to get the hang of things. Kamryn has been my FUSSIEST baby yet and I think it will be easier for her too. I HATE to stop because it's just getting to be winter and I WORRY about all the good stuff she gets from me and not from formula but she's had a good start. Anyway, give me your opinion on what I should do or at least make me feel better about my decision. I'm really STRUGGLING with it (The nursing and the decision to stop)!!!

I love my family!!!

2008-11-10T09:54:00.000-08:00

I've been organizing my pictures and came across a few pictures I wanted to share. I can't believe how fast time flies. Just 4 months ago yesterday I was in the hospital giving birth to my little Kamryn.

She has grown so fast and is such a blessing in our lives. She has the prettiest smile I've ever seen. I can't believe I am the mother to three little girls. I hope in the short amount of time I have them in my home I will be able to teach them to believe in themselves. That is such an important thing in life. I want them to be happy and grateful. I am so glad that they have each other to lean on through life. I can't think of a better gift I could have given my girls than each other.

They are so special. I can't imagine not having them in my life. Life is so precious and you never know what might happen tomorrow. Every once in a while I think about that and try to live each day to the fullest. I am so lucky.

Fun Halloween!!!

2008-11-03T20:59:00.000-08:00

I've decided that I'm not very good at getting pictures of my girls all together on special occasions. I don't have one good picture of the girls together on Halloween. It's hard with a baby to get them all together when we're out and about. We had a really fun Halloween. We went trick-or-treating with our cousins, Taylor, Cayden and Hannah. Taylor's friends asked him to go with them but he new we were coming so he decided he would have more fun with Maddie. I should have got a picture of them two holding hands the whole time. Maddie thinks the world of Taylor and he thinks the world of Maddie. They are so cute together. Maddie was really grumpy when we were taking pictures so this is the best picture I got of her. I'm holding her and if you can't tell she's a butterfly. Lauryn looked adorable in her cat costume. She has the brightest smile and must have felt like a million bucks in it because every time I looked at her she was grinning from ear to ear.

For some reason I never dressed up Lauryn or Maddie like a pumpkin when they were babies but I always wanted to. I finally got my pumpkin baby and she was a cute one. She's so much fun. Lauryn and Maddie can get her to laugh so hard. It is so cute.

Our new puppy, Sadie!!!

2008-11-03T20:14:00.000-08:00

Just last Sunday we got a new puppy, Sadie. I love dogs and have my whole life.

Last November, our black lab, Katie, was hit by a car and killed. It was devastating. I still cry when I think about her and my girls still mention her in our family prayers.

Anyway, I was finally able to come to terms with her death and decided it was time to move on. Sadie is a yellow lab. She's about 12 weeks old. We are loving having her around. Madalyn and Lauryn are so good at taking care of her and as much work as a new puppy can be we are thrilled to have a new addition to our family.

Kamryn

2008-10-22T22:05:00.001-07:00

Kamryn Grace Marietti was born on July 9, 2008. She is our third girl, yes I said third girl. I can't imagine life any other way. She has grown so fast in the last 3 1/2 months. She loves to smile at her sisters and loves to eat. She is already grabbing at her toys and can hold a rattle. We are so lucky to have her in our lives. She is loved by many. She doesn't have just one mom she has three. Lauryn and Madalyn are just as concerned about her as I am. She has completed our family.

Madalyn

2008-10-22T21:49:00.001-07:00

Madalyn Reese Marietti was born on January 24, 2006. She is 2 1/2 years old and this should explain a lot about her. Madalyn has always known what she wants in life and isn't afraid to speak her mind. She has adorable hair that bounces when she walks and a smile that melts your heart. This is why she is so irresistible. She enjoys having a new baby sister to mother. She also loves watching Diego and her cousin Taylor who teaches her funny things. We love our little Maddie. She is a great strength in our family.

Lauryn

2008-10-22T21:41:00.000-07:00

Lauryn Taylor Marietti was born on October 30, 2003. She will be five years old next week. She is full of life and has a ton of energy. She started pre-school last month and loves every minute of it. She is already reading and enjoys writing notes on any piece of paper she can find. She is very good at making up interesting words. She has the biggest heart of any little girl I know and is the greatest big sister in the whole world. Her smile says it all.

Tagged

2008-10-22T19:03:00.000-07:00

Tagged? This is fun!!!

What's your husbands name? Alan Dean Marietti

How long have you guys been married? 8 years and 2 months.

How long did you date? 3 1/2 years

How old is he? Just turned the big 30...Wow

Who eats more sweets? Definitly me

Who said I Love You first? I did- I wrote it in a Love letter in Chemistry class

Who is taller? Alan, for sure

Who is the better singer? We both love to sing but I think I'm better

Who is smarter? Alan by far. He has a really good memory with lots of useless info in his head

Who does the laundry? Mostly me

Who pays the bills? Me

Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? I do

Who mows the lawn? Mostly Alan but I really like to do it

Who cooks dinner? 99% of the time I do but occasionally a Sunday he'll finish dinner or cook when I'm at work

Who drives? Alan

Who is the first to say they are wrong? Me

Who kissed who first? I did

Who wears the pants? We each have a leg. Alan's strengths are my weakness and my strengths are his weaknesses.

Kristin & Alan

2008-10-21T22:24:00.001-07:00

Alan and I have been married for 8 years. Alan works as a plumber and is in his 3rd year of plumbing school. I work full time as a stay at home mom and a couple nights a week at a local credit union. We have three beautiful girls Lauryn, Madalyn and Kamryn who light up our world. We also have a dog named Tobie. We have a great life. It's crazy sometimes juggling work, school and church callings but somehow we manage. We definitely appreciate the time we have together.