The Williamson's

GO PIRATES!!!!!

2011-01-27T19:00:00.000-08:00

This was Nathans first year of t-ball. I think Daddy was more exited than little man. We of course had to get everyone team shirts w/ his name on the back. Even baby girl had a pirates outfit.

1st time up to bat.

My cute little man loving the game.

Baby girl in her Pirates outfit. Notice the tu-tu.

Trying to run away.

Team and Coaches.

Silly picture time.

Little Man was very proud of his trophy.

Playing Pitcher.

Easter 2010

2011-01-27T18:52:00.000-08:00

Nathan and Isaac at Nathan's school party.

Baby Girl was not to happy to be contained.

Searching for eggs.

Two down many more to go.

Baby Girls 1st Easter.

Really exited although she doesn't know why.

Easter pails from Memaw.

Showing off their pails

Ready w/ her basket.

She stopped once she figured out that the eggs had candy in them.

That bunny sure is tricky.

Benjamin not happy b/c I only let him eat 7 eggs.

Daddy loves his little Princess.

And so does mama.

Daddy always the entertainer.

Like father like son.

March 2010

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Vacation time!!! Well mini tiny teeny little vacation.

White Sands Fun!!!

Racing to the top of the hill.

Boys trying to keep up w/ daddy.

Benjamin made it.

Ready set go!!!!

Baby sliding down.

Trying to get some dirt out of my shoes.

Daddy and baby boy.

The girls taking a brek in the van

Kisses from mama.

Sibling love.

He loves baby girl.

Isaac had a skateboard accident.

Looking like the love child of Steven Tyler and Angelina.

February 2010

2011-01-27T17:46:00.000-08:00

Jordan receives his mission call.

Spokane Washington here he comes!!!

Happy Birthday Dad!!

This is after she stole my dads birthday dessert.

Benjamin wins character counts.

Benjamin and his teacher miss masters

January 2010 Continued

2011-01-27T17:37:00.000-08:00

Apperantly Im computer challenged and I cant add more pics to my other post.

Yaya goes on a mission!!

The kiddos saying goodbye to yaya!

Ryan says goodbye to his baby sister.

Saren and Erin.

Baby Girl turns 9 months!!

January 2010

2011-01-27T17:26:00.000-08:00

Even though I haven't been keeping up w/ my blog and lets be honest my journal Family Home Evening is still going strong!! After a good meal and good lesson we like to play some games

Jared and Jordan trying to get oreos in their mouth without using hands.

Dakota and Ryan take a shot at it.

Holly Molly!!!

2011-01-27T17:08:00.000-08:00

Well it has been a year since my last post, so much for my resolution!! Whats my excuse? I have none pure laziness! To much facebook and crafting blogs occupying my spare time. So I'm going to try to take another whack at it, try to catch up and post more often. Wish me luck!!!

New Year, New resolution!!

2010-01-15T21:20:00.001-08:00

2010 is now upon us and my blog is still on July of 2009. Lame I know!! I could use the whole I have four kids excuse but really it has been my recent facebook addiction that has made me neglect my blog. But one of my resolutions this year to keep this as much up to date as I can, so with that I will try to recap from August until now. Get ready for a picture and information overload.

August:

Before school started we spent most of our day fighting crime. The boys would let me be the damsel in distress for the most part, although there were days when I had to be the bad guy.

We decided to take some mini vacations before school started. First we went to the Carlsbad Caverns and the kids thought that having lunch in a cave was the coolest thing ever.

Boys at the Caverns.

At the end of the tour, starting to get tired.

We went to Albuquerque to see Grandpa, Uncle Greg and an outing at Uncle Cliffs.

The boys made grandpa do pushes while they were both on his back.

Nathan thinks its really cool that grandpa is a sheriff.

I think Uncle Greggy likes little Elizabeth.

The boys waiting for a ride at Uncle Cliffs.

Riley Roo goes on a mission!! He is serving in the Riverside California mission.

Kids go to school!!! I was super exited for this having all the kids at home gets very hectic and I was ready for the break. This year was Isaac's first year in school, and after I stopped crying I was really happy to have him in school two days a week.

Outside the school, Isaac a bit nervous.

I just love this pic!! Daddy walking them in.

Nathan and his teacher Ms. Julie.

Isaac's first teacher Ms. Melissa.

After much debating I convince Ryan to let me pierce Elizabeth's ears, after all she is half Mexican.

Getting ready!!!

With a little tear!!

September:

Ryan gets to go to the new Dallas Cowboys Stadium to watch BYU dominate over the Sooners!!!

Outside the huge stadium.

Yaya gets her mission call to Copenhagen, Denmark!!!

The hubby becomes our hero and kills a rattle snake!!!

This was right outside Marianne's carport door waiting for us!!

October:

Nathan turns 5!! I can't believe he is that big!!!

Nathan loves to dress up and he got a cop outfit so he can look just like grandpa!

I became a US Citizen!!!

That's me swearing in!!!

Halloween time

Ryan always does the pumpkin carving, I can't be trusted with a knife.

Isaac's pumpkin.

Nathan's creation.

Benjamin's masterpiece.

Ryan's pumpkin.

Ryan and I got to go out on our first date since having Elizabeth. We went to an awesome masquerade mystery murder ball thrown by Andrea Smith.

Andrea and I.

My hubby got murdered!!!

The family was the cast from Toy Story 2. Nathan as Woody, Isaac as Buzz, and Benjamin as Bullseye. Ryan and I were actually Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head. (Sorry no pic of us)

Baby Girls was Little Bo Peep.

November:

This month is full of Birthdays and a gal bladder removal surgery for yours truly.

I turned 26!!!

Isaac turned 3!

Ryan and I got to go to the BYU vs. UNM game before I got sliced open.

Benjamin turned 8!!! I still can't believe how old he is.

December:

Hectic month, just like it is forever everybody else. Ryan and I celebrated our 6th wedding anniversary!! Sorry no pics, we had a date planned, but the day of our anniversary Isaac had the stomach flu, so we spent our anniversary in our pj's watching a movie and eating a whataburger! This years Christmas was also different, instead of us going to our families they came to us. Marianne and Erin spent Christmas in Utah so Greggy spent Christmas with us and we enjoyed having him in our home, especially the boys. And instead of us going to my family's big party they came to our house the day after Christmas. It was nice to have a quiet holiday and to start some new traditions.

It snowed in NM!!! Our new home in the first snow.

We decorated a gingerbread house.

We took pics for Christmas cards which I still need to send out.

So there you have it! I am officially caught up and it only took three hours!!! Never again! I will stay on track with my blog.

JUNE-JULY

2009-08-20T13:25:00.000-07:00

WOW!! Having a new baby REALLY limits your time. So here is my recap of June.

June 7th: My dear Hubb has his 31st birthday. So I decided that a great gift would be for him to bless Elizabeth. Since we were having family come from Hobbs for the blessing we decided to do a big hoopla and have a dinner for Ryan's birthday. Am I crazy for inviting 20+ family members over for a big dinner after just having a baby?? I think so, but my dear hubby had been craving baked ziti for a long long time. Thank goodness for my mom and dad who came to Carlsbad early to help me with the food. And my cousin Miguel took some amazing pictures of baby girl.

Happy b-day hunney!!! We couldn't find a # 1 candle, so we settle for a #3 and a stick candle.

Daddy and Ms. Elizabeth Faye taking a nap after a long day.

Amazing pics taken by my cousin Miguel Flores:

Baby girl in blessing dress.

Mommy and Ms. Elizabeth Faye

Pretty in Pink!

Flower child!

Little Ms. Diva

June 13-16: Ryan leaves me for a week with four kids at home!!!! Dang bussiness trips!!! So I take this time for a little photo shoot for Ms. Elizabeth Faye with the super cute tutus that Harmony and Megan made for me. Not as cute as my cousins pics but I love them anyway.

June 18-20: Almost going crazy with hubby gone the kiddos and I pack up and head to Hobbs for some familia time. Mom and I do some shopping and the kiddos and my dad pull out the slip and slide.

Abuela and Elizabeth Faye.

Swimming at Tia Rosa's.

Nathan going down the slip and slide.

Benjamin taking his turn on the slip and slide.

June 20: Ryan comes home!!! Yay! We were very happy to have daddy home and he was very glad to be home. We finally gave Elizabeth Faye her first bath and she LOVED IT!!!!

Baby's first bath.

Ms. Elizabeth Faye enjoying her bath.

Not much more in June.

July

We spent the fourth of July with the Gregory side of the family at Kristens house were they held a rib contest and Ryan got to be a judge, so he was very happy and definetly has gotten his fill of ribs for the year. Even though it poured on us we had an awesome time. And I have no pictures to show for it. Actually July was not that eventful we just spent time at home and some at Nana swimming

Safety pumpkin safety!

Trying to convince Isaac to jump in.

Daddy being silly.

Nathan swimming at Nana's.

Well folk thats all the time I have for now. I'm hoping to do an update of what has been going on in August next week.

Private Parts

2009-07-21T15:37:00.000-07:00

Stealing the name from Mrs. Dahle I wanted to let everyone know that the Williamson's will be going private. So if you would like an invite to the blog just let me have your email. We will probably go private in two to three weeks.

Thanks,
The Williamsons

Elizabeth Faye is finally here!!

2009-05-22T15:24:00.000-07:00

I usually have my kids at least 2 weeks before my due date but this little girl decided to make me wait way to long. Last Saturday I started getting frustrated with my home cleanliness, so I began to clean and clean and clean. I finally stopped cleaning around 10:30 at night because Ryan made me sit down and watch a movie with him. We often watch movies late on Saturday nights because our kids are asleep and we don't have church until 11 the next morning. Well at 12:30 a.m. I started to get a few contractions but nothing too big but I had a feeling like I was not going to make it to church, so I showered and told Ryan that he should too. We finally ended up going to bed around 1 in the morning. An hour later I started getting contractions that would not let me sleep so I decided to just clam down and start timing them. Finally at 3 I decided that these were definitely labor contractions and we needed to get to the hospital so I wake my hubby up and tell him we need to get ready to go, to which he replies: "You sure we can't wait till morning?" . So I tell him to go back to bed and we will see how bad they get, finally 30 min. later I know we have to go. There was no way I was going to miss my epidural!! We get to the hospital and after an hour of observation the nurse decides I am in labor. (Like I didn't let her know that already!!!) I quickly tell her to get the anesthesiologist but at the time he was in an emergency c-section. So I calmly ask her to please bring him to my room right when he is done with surgery. Well apparently Saturday was c-section day and nobody told me about it. He finally comes to my room at around 9:30-10 o'clock and I'm already at a 7. I barely made it and apparently according to the anesthesiologist I have a high pain tolerance which I thought oh that's nice but give me my shot. At around 11 I tell Ryan that I feel a bit a pressure and from previous experience we know to call a nurse, well sure enough I was at a 10 and ready to go. So finally two pushes later at 11:50 my little princess was born. With a perfect round head, chubby cheeks, a head full of hair, and perfect in every way. I love this little girl so much already she sure was worth the wait.

Elizabeth Faye born at 11:50 a.m.

She already has daddy around her little finger.

Proud parents. (Sorry for my appearance in this pic.)

My mom and dad with their 2nd granddaughter.

Mewma with her 2nd granddaughter.

Little princess.

Mom has begun the pink OD. (Thanks Megan for helping.)

Isaac finally liked her on the second day.

Her going home outfit.

Nathan loving his little sister.

Who are you and where is my Husband?!?!?!?!

2009-05-15T15:12:00.000-07:00

When I married Ryan he had the classic return missionary look, which is natural since he had just gotten home from his mission. I got him to get rid of the side part but throughout the years he kept the clean shaven look. Well for the past 3 years Ryan has helped out in Cheryl's School of Dance Nutcracker, so from August until the 3rd week of December his smooth face is adorned with a beard. Now don't get me wrong I actually LOVE his beard. So last year December came and went and the beard stayed, Ryan tried repeatedly to shave it but Nathan and I always begged him to keep it, and even though he hated it he keep it for me and the little guy. Well with the upcoming birth of this baby girl I read somewhere that newborns are usually scared of men with facial hair because their eyesight is not fully developed, but it was never a proven fact just a theory. That was enough for Ryan he saw his golden opportunity and last Saturday the beard came off. It was kind of weird, I was so used to seeing the scruffy manly beard for almost a year now, and then here was this handsome smooth face. The next morning I was a bit startled by the face next to me in bed. But I think the shock has finally worn off, and I'm back to falling in love again with my clean shaven honey.

Before the big shave.

The only way Nathan let him shave was if he could help.

Focusing on the job.

Almost there. Looks like he got into a fight with a lawmower.

Ryan does the final step.

Tada!! The finished product.

Its Fru-fru Time!!!

2009-05-04T12:32:00.000-07:00

So when I announced that I was having a little girl, Nana, Cheryl Jenkins, Megan Mendoza, and Harmony Preece, very kindly offered to have a baby shower for me. And Megan promised me it would be the fru-fruest (sp) party ever. I wasn't quite sure what they meant when they said fru-fru, not being very girly myself and having three boys didn't give me much of a hint. So Saturday the 26th came and I showed up at Cheryls house expecting lots of pink, that was the most my imagination brought to the table, and man was I blown away. I now love all things fru-fru. These ladies did an awesome job, the food was AMAZINGLY delicious and the decorations were like pictures from a magazine. So thanks ladies for the super fru-fru shower I loved it. And thanks to all who came and gave me such cute girly outfits. I think I'm going to have to remind myself that I'm having a baby and not a little doll to accessorize. :)

Here are some pictures of the incredibly cute decor:

I love the sign that's a bit hidden by the basket, it say "Eat like no one is watching".

Loved these mini cakes and wafer cookies are one of my faves. They even found oreos with pink stuffing.

I think the sign says it all.

Cute and delicious goody bags.

Here I am with the Nana. Yeah I finally found a picture where my belly is hidden!!

Here I am with the ladies, Cheryl, Megan, and Harmony. I hadn't realized how much I know resemble a beached whale until I saw these pictures.

Happy Late Easter!!!

2009-04-20T13:59:00.000-07:00

Holy moly! I'm behind on my blogging!! Life has been crazy, but it seems like the boys are going to grant me a couple of minutes of calm time so here I am!! I hope I have been missed. Easter was great as always this year. It has always been a tradition in my family that for Easter every kid gets a cute outfit to wear to church. Now having 3 boys hasn't made it always exiting but this year Ryan and I decided to really get into it. So we got the boys new church suits. They were so stinking cute!! ( I might be a bit partial) But oh no, I did not stop there. I made sure to get all my boys matching ties, and yes this includes Ryan. Needless to say I almost cried when I saw them all together on Sunday morning. I know I know I'm a bit hormonal!!!! Well I got so into my boys and what they were going to wear for easter that I totally forgot about ME!!! So there I am on Sunday morning trying to put together a cute outfit with maternity clothing!! Thank goodness for tights or I would have been showing quite a bit of leg.

sorry still not quite sure how to rotate pics on the blog.

My handsome boys.

Best pic of the family we could get. Kids were tired and momma was hungry.

Well after church we had a traditional Easter dinner and then the kids went easter egg hunting. This was the first time I had to so many people at the our new house, and suprisingly I did not freak out. GO ME!!!

Benjamin and Nathan searching for eggs.

Isaac took a bit longer to find eggs b/c everytime he would find one he would stop open it and say "OH WOW!!"

It Snowed!!!

2009-03-27T12:09:00.001-07:00

Okay so it wasn't like the awesome snows in upper states but hey I will take what I can here in C-bad!!! So this morning I exitedly woke the kids up to tell them that it had snowed and after 45 min. of getting them ready to go outside and play. I was ready for a half day outside!!! The kids didn't agree with my plans though and after 7 min. outside we came in for hot cocoa and marshmallows. Hopefully when the kids get older they will want to play in the snow as much as their momma!

The tiny bit of snow we got!!

Benjamin trying to find a spot to make a snow angel.

Nathan loving the snow.

Isaac not quite sure about the snow.

"Look mom!! Snow hands!!!"

Star Wars and My New Obsession!!!

2009-03-13T12:05:00.000-07:00

Lately I have been having the hardest time getting the boys to do their chores. I'm not quite sure if its the new house or the fact that 1/3 of our house is still packed and so they see that around and decide: "Hey if mommy is not cleaning why should we??" So we decided to do a chore chart and if they complete their chores everyday at the end of the week they will get a prize. I know I'm basically buying my kids but hey it worked and I'm going to stick to it. Even little Isaac is doing his chores. So what was their reward for the week??

These awesome Storm Trooper outfits from Wal-Mart for only $2.50. I love wally world.

Moving on to my new obsession. I have been craving ice like none other. Yes that's right just plain crunchy ice. So everyday the boys and I load up and head to Sonic (b/c nobody hops like Sonic) and buy three Superman drinks (ocean waters) and a Route 44 cup of Sprite. But here is my specific order. "I need a Route 44 sprite with extra extra ice. Actually can you just make it mainly ice and a tiny bit of sprite. Enough for like three sips." Now at first the car hops thought I was crazy and would look at me like I'm crazy but now I get these wonderful cup full of delicious crunchy ice with three sips of sprite. Just looking at these pics are making my mouth water. Only 40 min. till happy hour and the boys and I will once again load up the van and get our usual.

The Next American Idol!!!

2009-02-03T15:17:00.000-08:00

Back in November Ryan performed in the musical "Lucky Stiff" so Ryan and I decided that Nathan was probably old enough to sit still through the performance. Plus this kid loves and I mean LOVES all things music. He goes around the house singing and making up songs all the time much like his father and his great grandfather. Well Nathan loved the musical, especially daddy's song. Now, this kid has only listened to this song an approximate of 6-8 times and he knows almost all the lines. I think he is only missing like 3-4 lines, and he loves to perform it. In fact when I dropped him off at preschool I found out the performed it for his class mates and several teachers. What a HAM!!! So here it is for your viewing pleasure. Maybe he will be the Next American Idol.

ITS A GIRL!!!

2009-01-13T16:12:00.000-08:00

That's right folks! After three boys I am finally having a little girl!! I am so thrilled! I'm on cloud nine right now, the house could get turned upside down and I wouldn't even care. I finally get to buy pink things like bows and headbands, frilly dresses, and puffy lace socks!! This poor girl is going to be pooping pink. Yeah for us!! In May we will get to welcome Elizabeth Faye Williamson into our little family.

Nathan's Dinner Prayer.

2009-01-12T17:38:00.000-08:00

Heavenly Father,
Thank you for this day, please bless the food so we can be strong like Batman or Superman. Bless our mommies and daddies. And please let the baby be a little girl.

Amen.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!

2009-01-05T19:18:00.001-08:00

Wow it has been a while since I have posted! Ryan was able to take two weeks off for vacation and we did absolutely nothing, and I mean NOTHING!! It might take me a week to get my home in decent shape. But it was great having him at home and the boys loved it. We started out the Christmas holiday at my family's house in Hobbs. My brother and his wife and kids came down so it was great to see them and catch up. Man have my niece and nephew gotten big!!! My mom comes from a family of 12 kids and usually 5-8 of the siblings plus their kids and grand kids meet together, so for the past 6-7 years we have rented a dance hall to accommodate our huge family. Its always great, lots of food, dancing, and Santa always shows up with a gift for each kid. We used to stay there until midnight but now Ryan and I have gotten to old and we make an early exit so we can help Santa set up at our house.

My side of the family.

Benjamin, Nathan, Isaac, Emily, and Kent patiently waiting for Santa.

Yay Santa is here and has presents for every kid.

This year we were all going to have matching pj's for Christmas. I know dorky but I loved the idea! So with the help of Nana my wish came true, we all wen to bed with our matching pj's and Christmas morning pics were going to be extra cute. That is until I walked into Isaac's room and realized he gotten sick during the night, and now his super cute pj's were covered in puke. Not a fun morning for mama. After we opened presents we went over to Nana and Pops to visit for a while, not to long though we didn't want Isaac spreading his Christmas cheer. Then off to the ranch for more presents and of course more food. Over all Christmas was great like it is every year.

Nathan and his gun. Santa did not fully thing this one out.

Benjamin and his Thomas the train set.

Sick Isaac and his Mickey race track.

Uncle Greg and Nathan do not kid about Christmas lunch!! Nathan did eat the whole thing!!!

New Year's was also a blast!!! We did our traditional game night, which Memaw and I totally dominated at Nerts!! Take that Ryan and Barry! And we were bad parents and let our children stay up till midnight. And although I'm not proud of our parenting skills that night I did not regret it new years day when my kiddos slept in till ten.

Ringing in the New Year with the boys!!

Ryan look more tired than the kiddos!!

Krystle and I had WAY to much Sparkling Cider!!!

Happy Anniversary to Us!!!

2008-12-19T14:07:00.000-08:00

I cant believe on this day five years ago Ryan and I were married. It seems like we have been together for longer than that (maybe its because of our kids :) )!! The weather was perfect, nice and sunny and there were so many friends of ours there. Plus, I got to dress like a princess three times!!! One for the temple and the other for the receptions in Carlsbad and in Hobbs. Who would have thought that six months after a blind date I would be lucky to marry such a wonderful man. Hunny I love you, and although our first year of marriage (to put it nicely) was hard I wouldn't trade it for anything. I look forward to spending all eternity with you.

Our first kiss as a married couple.

Ryan's family. Erin, Richie, Marianne, Ryan and myself, Leanne, and Greggy.

My family. Morgan, bro Carlos, myself and Ryan, and mom.

Ryan and some buddies some his mission, Moody and Staley. Also not pictured was Ken Vidal, who we could not get in front of a camera.

My feet were hurting a bit from standing for pics. Thanks hunny!!!

The grandparents. Poppy, Nana, Papa, and Nanny.

At the back of the Albuquerque Temple. We were so young!!!!

Below are some pics of the Hobbs reception. Sorry they didn't scan that well.

At our second reception in Hobbs.

Yay we love cake!!!

We had to do the dip!!

With the Memaw!!

With my dad and my mom. Dad didn't cry as much at this reception.

My awesome maid of honor, Ms. Mandi Lynne Knight.

Time To Grow Up!!!!

2008-12-15T17:03:00.000-08:00

I had always told myself and others that as soon as Jared Andersen came home from his mission I would finally chop off Isaac's hair. Well that day came in the summer and I could not bring myself to do it. I love the curls on my baby's head. And I think that was the main reason I couldn't bring myself to do it. Isaac is my baby and giving him a big boy hair cut would mean exactly that he would be a big boy. I just couldn't loose my little baby, even after Sue Daniels jokingly told me that his hair looked like a cheap toupee (which is still an ongoing joke at home).The last week I had been thinking about how big my little man has gotten and the fact that we WILL be having an actual baby in the home in 5 months, so I mustered up the courage and took Isaac to get a hair cut. We went to Pro cuts b/c it was the only place that gave them a certificate stating it was their first haircut. Isaac ended up sitting in my lap b/c he was a bit scared of the chair. Then the haircut began and so did Isaac's protest in the form of crying, and as I saw my baby's curls fall to the ground I began to cry also. Yes I was an emotional baby and cried with my little boy. To which the hairstylist responded to by saying:"Now I don't need both of you crying!!" So I stopped so I wouldn't look like to much of a fool. Below are pics of my little boy.

Messy haired boy!!

Right before the haircut.

Not happy about the haircut!!

Handsome little boy.

Ryan's Theater Debut!!! Not To Be Confused with De Butt!!!

2008-12-01T15:44:00.001-08:00

I have always wanted Ryan to participate in a musical here in Carlsbad but there is always work or kids or any other excuse that has caused him not to participate. But this year a friend of ours Krystle Ricks directed the musical "Lucky Stiff" and so I quickly volunteered my hubby to be a part of it. I did not see Ryan for a month but I think it was worth it. He absolutely loved being back on stage performing. His eyes just seemed to shine with excitement. So the sacrifice of being a theater widow was worth it and I'm totally pushing him to do another one. So Ryan plays an Optometrist who is kinda of a wussy boy that gets bossed around by his wife and mother-in-law. For all of you who know him you know this is totally not like him AT ALL!!! He is hilarious!! I didn't know my hubby could act but he did so well and got many laughs!! Especially in act two and his costume change. I took Nathan to one of the performances and he loved it. After he asked Ryan to take him on stage, I think we might have a future performer in the family. Below are some pics of my fab hubby in his super funny costume and the amazing cast of "Lucky Stiff".

The funny men of "Lucky Stiff".

Showing off their comedic side.

The entire cast on stage.

Not quite sure!!

Some funny guys!

Super funny cast!!

My sexy hubby in his french maid outfit.

Nathan loving being onstage.

Nathan still not sure about dads costume.

Happy 7th Benjamin!!

2008-11-25T16:35:00.000-08:00

Benjamin's birthday was on the 19th and I still can't get used to the fact that I have a kid that is that old!! Holy moly time flies by!! His actual birthday was pretty uneventful because it was a week day so I just took cupcakes to his class. But he got to go out on a date with Memaw for ice cream and his pick of present. Well Memaw is kinda of a softy so he ended up with two presents. Then on Saturday my parents came into town and he got more presents. Sunday we did an actual celebration at the ranch, with cupcakes and presents from mom, dad, and the boys. He liked the boys present way better.

Happy 7th birthday Benjamin.

Lame pj present from mom and dad.

I love my Thomas the Train set!! Thanks Nathan and Isaac.

Ryan decided I would look good in frosting lipstick.

And I HAD to give him a kiss while wearing my frosting lipstick!

Terrific Two's!!!!

2008-11-08T18:23:00.000-08:00

Heck who am I kidding the terrible two's have struck the Williamson Home. On this day two years ago Isaac Richard Williamson was born into this world at 3:05 p.m. My sweet little calm boy is now a busy, climbing, loud, and super energetic boy. We are so blessed to have this aggressive little boy in our lives. We wouldn't trade him for anything in the world. We love you Isaac!! Happy 2nd birthday!!!!

Minutes after birth Isaac was still red and puffy!!

Super exited dad with having another son, and me a bit exhausted!!!

The whole family. Benjamin and Nathan welcoming their new brother to the world.

Papa seeing his newest great grandson.

My mom and dad welcoming their 5th grandchild to the world.

Memaw also welcoming her 5th grandchild into the world.

Yaya falling in love with her newest nephew.

Nana loving little Isaac.

And here he is at age 2, enjoying his birthday ice cream.

Happy Birthday to Me!!!!!

2008-11-04T18:32:00.000-08:00

Today is my 25th birthday and I'm not quite sure how I feel about not being in my early 20's. I feel like all of a sudden I have to grow up now! YUCK!!!! I actually thought today was going to be an uneventful day because Ryan is super busy with musical practice, the election is going on, and its a weekday. But it has turned out so good!! My friend Kim called yesterday and invited me to go to her house for lunch since it was going to be my b-day and she totally surprised me with guests (Maria, Melissa, and Erica) and a total gluten free meal. Even the cake was gluten free, the whole meal was delicious and I could not stop eating!!! Thanks Kim for my wonderful birthday lunch. And thanks to Maria for my super cute fall apples!! Ryan and I had agreed not to celebrate until Sunday when he actually had a free day but my wonderful husband surprised me with flowers. While I was at lunch at Kim's he came home from work and set up my flowers and left me a wonderful phone message. I just love that guy!!! My wonderful visiting teacher Joleen came over with this awesome candle, it reminds me of Christmas. Then Memaw gave me one of the best presents ever!!! Money and baby sitting of the kids so I could go buy whatever I wanted kid free!!! I hadn't done that since I had kids!!! It was a wonderful birthday!!!!!!

Maria, Me Melissa, Kim, and Erica.

The wonderful gluten free meal.

My gluten free rice cripies cake.

Yay!! I turned two!!!

My beautiful flowers sent by my wonderful husband.

Halloween.

2008-11-03T20:39:00.001-08:00

It seemed like Halloween came way to quick this year. Things are a bit crazy at the Williamson home. So this year we did not have a family themed costume, which seemed to disappoint some people but hey what can you do??? The boys LOVED Halloween this year and who couldn't with all the candy they got. We started our candy fest at the church's trunk or treat party. I was so glad that Cheryl Jenkins did not disappoint and did have popcorn balls again this year. I seriously had been looking forward to them for a year. Needless to say my popcorn ball was devoured a long time ago. Then on Friday morning we went to the CARC Farm where the boys got to trick or treat there since Isaac is getting Speech Therapy. That night we took the boys down our street and to a church carnival that was going on down our street. The boys probably have enough candy to last them till Christmas, but Ryan and I are really trying to remedy that!!

Nathan decorating pumpkin cookies.

Benjamin showing his coloring skills.

The finished product.

Isaac enjoying the fruits of his labor.

Ryan and I at Halloween.

Ryan and boys after a bounteous night.

Me and boys while I tried to steal some candy.

Me and the little ones.

The Brawny Paper Towel man and a witch.

Indiana Jones, a Harley Davidson Biker, and a super cute Spider.

Pumpkin Carving!!!

2008-10-30T10:47:00.000-07:00

Last Sunday we finally got to carve our pumpkin. It was one of the few hours we had when Ryan wasn't practicing for something! Nathan was super exited because he got to pick out the pumpkin and i was right behind him in the excitement meter because this was the first time I was going to carve a pumpkin. But since I'm not good at ALL with knifes I let Ryan do all the carving while I supervised. We tried to take turns letting the boys clean out the inside of the pumpkin but Nathan totally refused to stick his hand in the pumpkin, Isaac would a finger in the pumpkin and scream "EEWWW!!!", Benjamin was the only one of the kiddos to take some of the "guts" out but he was totally disgusted throughout the whole ordeal. So the cleaning was left up to Ryan and I (Ryan did most of the cleaning). After the whole carving I decided to be a good mom and clean out the seeds so we could toast them and enjoy them. Unfortunately I toasted them a bit to much, so Nathan, Isaac, and I are the only ones enjoying the semi burnt seeds.

Let the carving begin!! Nathan "helping Ryan".

EEWW was shouted by all three boys!!

Benjamin totally disgusted by having to clean out the pumpkin!!

Isaac barely getting his finger in the pumpkin.

YUMMY!!! Does this say anything about my cooking???

TA DA!!!! Good pumpkin carving honey!!!

Weekend in Albuquerque!!

2008-10-25T12:22:00.000-07:00

Last weekend we went to Albuquerque to have a specialist look at Isaac's hand. Which only led to another appointment with a micro hand surgeon in November. Hopefully this next specialist can fix Isaac's fingers. While we were in Albuquerque Grandpa Richie and Grandma Cheri had a joint birthday bash for the boys. They had a blast!! And how could they not when they had the 4 "p's"(pizza, pasta, pinata, and presents.)

Nemo pinata. The kids had no problem hitting Nemo once they found out it was full of candy.

Resourceful Grandpa Richie used one of his ties for a blind fold.

Benjamin totally CHEATED!!!!

While Nathan did a couple of ninja moves.

Isaac was way to little to even make it hard for.

Uncle Greg was having WAY to much fun making the kids miss the pinata.

After having the kids hit the pinata for 15 mins. with no candy to show, daddy decided to hit the pinata. He missed judged his super strength, but it did get the loot out.

Happy 7th Benjamin!!!

Happy 4th Nathan!!!

Happy 2nd Isaac!!!

Even more resourceful was Uncle Greggy and his gift wrapping for the boys!!

On Saturday the family went to the Albuquerque Temple with Shana-banana for her first time.

But the best part of the whole weekend was when we went out to eat and the boys totally ignored me and stayed with daddy during dinner!!! This was the first time in years that I truly got to enjoy a meal.

Happy 4th Birthday Nathan!!!

2008-10-10T11:50:00.000-07:00

Nathan's Birthday was last Sunday Oct. 5th. I know I'm pretty lame just posting about his birthday but life as been kinda crazy. I can't believe my little opinionated man is already four years old. It seems like just yesterday Ryan and I were driving to the hospital calling family to let them know it was time. That was the night that grandpa Richie broke many many many speeding laws trying to get to Las Cruces in time to see his first grandson. And after 8 hours of delivery, which I totally did not mind because of the wonderful drugs given to me by that angel anesthesiologist, little Nathan Ryan Williamson was placed in my arms, but not before grandpa and dad checked to make sure he had all ten fingers and toes.

Here are some pics of Nathan's Pirate Birthday Party:

A special thanks to my daddy-o for providing nachos, which I had been craving, and delicious hot dogs. And to Krystle and Barry Ricks for Nathan's awesome Pirate cake.

Someone Call the Police!!!

2008-09-22T19:09:00.001-07:00

A terrible crime has happened in the Williamson home!! What am I to do???

THE CRIME: My beautiful and delicious chocolate cake destroyed!!! Splattered all over the boys wall and carpet!

THE MASTERMIND:

Isaac Williamson aka, Captain Destructo.

Height: 2 ft. 9 1/2 in.

Weight: 25-30 lbs.

Hair Color: brown

Eyes: brown

THE ACCOMPLICE:

Nathan Williamson aka Little Man

Height: 3ft. 4in.

Weight: 40-45 lbs.

Hair Color: Brown

Eyes: Brown

If anyone sees these two criminals be very cautious they are deceivingly cute but dangerous.

Oops We Did It AGAIN!!!!!

2008-09-15T21:23:00.000-07:00

That's right ladies and gentlemen after taking three test we have decided that we are indeed PREGNANT!!!!! Yikes, what were we thinking? Wait, that's right we weren't. Am I seriously ready for four kids running a muck in my home?? Or will the addition of another really make much of a difference?? As it is now I can barely make a dent in the daily mess that my three monkeys make, so will another one really make a difference???? Oy vey!!! I mean don't get me wrong the prospect of the tiny spec of a chance of having a baby girl is wonderful! And I do love babies, but I won't lie. I do feel a bit, well not a bit, I feel very overwhelmed by the idea right now. We still have no idea how far I'm along right now. I have my 1st doctors appointment on Oct. 7th, so till then I have no due date but I will let ya'll know.

For the Hubby!!!

2008-09-05T08:07:00.000-07:00

I've been noticing a trend in my posts lately, and that has been Ryan babysitting a lot so I can go out and have some fun. He is actually going to watch the kiddos again today so I can go to Jenni Miller's baby shower. He works, goes to church, and comes home to watch the kids for me to have a break but he really never gets a break for himself. The latest thing was softball and that only lasted one weekend. So I decided to dedicate this post to this great man and maybe let him take Saturday mornings to do whatever he likes.

Top ten reasons I love Ryan so much I could eat him:

1. He loves me. How can you beat that!! Someone who truly cares for you.

2. He is a great father. He will do anything and everything to make his boys happy.

3. He works his tushy off, so I can stay home and take care of the kiddos.

4. He has an old soul.

5. He puts up with my hot temper. And man do I have one, I am Mexican you know.

6. He makes me laugh till I snort. Yes, yes, I do snort but the important thing here is that Ryan can always bring me up when I'm feeling down.

7. He has an AMAZING voice. I get my own personal musical performances.

8. He dreams with me but also knows when to bring me down to the real world without crushing me.

9. The way he does the S-A-T-U-R-D-A-Y NIGHT dance from "How I married an Axe Murderer" its both hilarious and sexy!!!

10. His eyes, brown with specks of gold with so much wisdom in them.

Flygirl in the Making (if only In Living Color was still playing!!)!

2008-09-04T20:56:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I went to my first day of adult hip-hop at Cheryl's School of Dance. And man did I have a blast!! There were like 30 of us there!! I so totally did not expect a full work out, actually I'm not quite sure what I expected but man I was dying in the warm-up. We actually had to do crunches and push up like exercises. Not that I should really complain I mean I need them. And then we went to dancing, or in my case trying desperately not to look like a major idiot. I'm not sure if I got the "pop" right but I did have a blast. Again I have to thank my wonderful husband for watching the kiddos so I could get my groove on! And thank you to my wonderful teacher Meagan who had patience and didn't laugh hysterically at us, I mean she did laugh at us but not hysterically.

Girl's Day Out!!

2008-09-03T12:14:00.000-07:00

Saturday I had the opportunity of going out with Kim and Maria for a day of pampering and shopping. We went to Roswell to the beauty college so that we could treat ourselves to some much needed TLC. I have to admit I was a bit worried when we pulled up to the beauty college. I thought it looked quite ghetto. But I'll let ya'll judge for yourself.

But it turned out to be a really good salon you could say. Maria and Kim thoroughly enjoyed their pedicures and I love my nails. Although I am having a hard time unbuckling the kids car seats. Afterwards we went shopping downtown and got caught in a huge rain storm, our lovely hairdos (because we had to look cute for our day out) went kaput!! We then headed to Apple bee's for some delicious lunch. Why is it that when you don't cook the food is always so much better???? Then of course more shopping at Target and Sam's Club where I think Kim could have bought the whole store if we would have stayed there longer. It was an awesome girls day and it made me miss my hubby and boys. I'm so glad I have such a wonderful hubby that was willing to stay home and take care of three super active boys so that I could have a break. I love you hunney! And thanks to Maria and Kim for inviting me, I'm ready for the next one!

Showing off my nails.

Very happy after our pampering!

Captain Destructo Strikes Again!!!

2008-08-28T20:01:00.000-07:00

The last night Ryan and I were watching TV trying to wind down from our day when I realized that the kiddos had been quiet for quite some time. This is not something usual in our home! So I got up and went to check on the boys, and that's when I realized that Capt. Destructo (Isaac) had been at it again. I quickly called Ryan over so he could see what HIS son had done.

Yes Isaac took the closet door down and began using it as a ramp for his car and a slide for himself. And what did his siblings do?? Well they joined right in but quickly ratted him out when I questioned them. Oh the joy of having sons!!!

Random Nathaness

2008-08-28T19:50:00.000-07:00

Nathan and trying to convince Ryan that we need a baby:

Nathan-"We need to have a baby dad and it needs to be a girl."

Ryan-" No son, we don't need a baby."

Nathan-"Yes dad, we do and if its not a girl I'm going to put you in time-out!"

Me trying to convince Nathan to eat dinner:

Me-"Nathan please just try the casserole it's got chicken and rice. You like chicken and rice."

Nathan-"No mom it looks gross I'm NOT trying that!!!"

Me-"Nathan just try it and if you don't like it you don't have to eat it."

Nathan-(crinkles nose and takes a bite while holding his breath)"You were right mom! This wasn't disgusting after all. It was quite delicious!! You're a great cooker-chef!

My MVP!!

2008-08-26T18:15:00.000-07:00

Ryan participated in a softball tournament this weekend. He got conned into joining his works team. I have to admit I was a bit worried about Ryan's athletic abilities; after all he's a singer--and an awesome one at that--but I wasn't quite sure how athletic he would be. Since all he had to due back in the day was sing and that would impress the ladies, no need to be a jock, right? So the kiddos and I packed up and went to his tournament and man was I blown away!!! My hubby is a JOCK!!! He throws the ball so stinking hard and man can he swing. He hit back-to-back triples which I did not get pictures of because I was to busy busting every one's eardrums as I cheered for him. Nathan was so proud that HIS daddy made runs. And the major highlight for Nathan was watching his dad successfully slide into second base, just beating the throw from the shortstop. Honey, you're our Most Valuable Player and our Most Valuable Dad.

ALL FOR NOTHING!!!

2008-08-20T11:37:00.000-07:00

It was actually worse three days ago!! More purple.

Earlier this month I posted about this super cute glove that my awesome hubby bought for me so I could play in the Stake softball tournament. Well the tournament got cancelled because of heavy rain, but not before I went to practice and got hurt!!! I was pitching for a man in the other Carlsbad Ward, (I know pitching for a guy I should have known better, but I didn't!!) and he hit a line drive (?? I think that's what Ryan called it) right at me!!! And instead of using my glove I used my knee!!! Not as effective I tell you!! So now I have a huge bruise, a bum knee and no tournament to show for it!!!!

Yes, I know my legs need a tan!!!!

Two Down, One to Go!!!!

2008-08-20T11:21:00.000-07:00

Monday was Nathan's 1st day of Preschool. Although he went to Preschool last year, I was still nervous for him to go because he was getting a brand new teacher in a brand new classroom. But I should have know better about worrying!! As we were walking up to the school, Nathan let go of my hand grabbed the teacher's hand and waved bye to me before I got a chance to even get through the doorway of the school. He also made it clear that he did not need me to walk him to class because he was a big boy now!! I was able to convince him to let me stay a little so I could take pictures of him, but after taking two pictures Nathan walked over to me and told me: "Okay mom, that's enough! Its time for you to go home." They grow up so fast!!

Nathan is a caterpillar this year.

HE'S ALREADY THAT BIG!!!!!!

2008-08-14T07:42:00.000-07:00

Benjamin getting ready for school. Benjamin and Mrs. Firkins

So today was Benjamin's first day of 1st grade!!! I couldn't believe he was already that old. Of course I had to do the mom thing and drop him off instead of having the bus pick him up. I loaded up the new 1st grader and dragged Nathan and Isaac along. He was so exited when we got to school, he saw his teacher waved goodbye, and there I was about to cry as I was taking pictures. Then it occurred to me, my little boy isn't so little anymore!!! Where did time go and where was I????!!!

Torture Device!!!!

2008-08-13T14:12:00.000-07:00

I have always suspected that treadmills are torture devices, I mean you run and run and run and still get no where, but I didn't have the proof until two days ago. After setting Isaac down for his nap, I decided to get on the treadmill and work out a little. I was huffing and puffin when all of a sudden I heard a blood curdling scream, I pulled out the emergency key, looked over my shoulder and there was little Isaac. He stuck his hand in between the conveyor and the base of the treadmill!! It was horrible, I felt so bad for him that it made me nauseous. Panicking I called Ryan to tell him that I was going to take Isaac to the ER and to meet me there so one of us would take the other two boys home. He calmed me down and told me to call the doctor because the hospital was probably just going to bandage him up, and like most times he was right. So my little boy now has a Phantom of the Opera hand!!! My poor boy, I still feel so guilty!!

The Gloves are off, well actually on.

2008-08-09T09:55:00.000-07:00

How blessed I am to be married to such a thoughtful and caring man. Our ward is going to participate in a stake softball tournament, and of course I signed up. I haven't played since back in high school with the St. Paul's Methodists Sistas, but I thought I would give it a shot. So I cleaned out our laundry/store room to find my glove, and it was nowhere to be found. So I called my dear hubby and asked him if he could pick me up a cheap glove at Wal-Mart. He came home and surprised me with the cutest glove I have ever seen. How wonderful that Ryan knows that I would rather have something cute than practical. Thanks babe, now even if I play horrible I will look cute doing it!

Random Nathaness!

2008-08-06T13:13:00.000-07:00

Nathan always comes up with something that makes us crack up so we thought we would add it to our blog.

Our conversation today:

Nathan--"Mom do you know what you had in your belly?"

Mom--"No what is it Nathan?"

Nathan--"Me!! When I wasn't born yet I was really little in your belly. And you took care of me and ate lots for me, like pizza and mac n' cheese. Thank you so much for taking good care of me mommy."

How cute!!! It almost made me cry!!

Nathan and Yaya

Yaya--"Nathan I love you ten!"

Nathan--" Ummm....I love you eight."

Viva Las Vegas!!!

2008-08-05T09:51:00.000-07:00

It has almost been two months since Ryan and I went to Vegas for his birthday celebration, but we had so much fun I thought I would share our fun times. We stayed at the New York, New York Hotel of course because that was the closest way for me to bring back Ryan to his misson days. We walked the strip a bit that first night and man were we exhausted! We had ton's of fun viewing all the hotels, the Bellagio water show, and being able to have a fancy dinner--just us two--at Gallagher's Steak House; but the high point of our little getaway was watching the Phantom of the Opera!! The music, set, the theater, and our seats (front row--dead center) were amazing!!! We were completely exhausted by Sunday morning and were ready to come home. Don't get me wrong, being able to sleep-in was fun, but I did miss my little monkeys! Thanks again for watching them Memaw.

Oh the Yaya!!!

2008-08-05T08:13:00.000-07:00

So today Nathan looked over at me very thoughtfully and asked if Yaya (Erin) really did have to go to college. I tried to explain to him that Erin needed to go to college so that she could learn something really important--that way, she would be whatever she wanted to be when she grew up. To which Nathan replied: "Mom, can she just never grow up and stay little with me? I just miss her!" How cute!! So Yaya, hurry back!!!!