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Vern and MaxLinda and Don

Joel and Jann

Cindy, Hazel, and Jewel

St. Louis Grants Farm

We went to Grants Farm, Which was the settlement for
Priensident Ulysses's S. Grant's Home in St Louis Mo.

St. Louis

We went to Grants Farms! It was so fun! We saw all kinds of wild critters!
But my favorite was the "baby" Clydesdales! By baby I mean the cute little things that are born standing 6 feet tall and weighing over 200 pounds! But really they were so adorable!!
And well Joel's favorite part.... FREE BEER! What a man! Geez!

What an amazing place! St Louis is so beautiful and full of American heratige and artifacts.
Most people would underestamate the actual size of the " Arch", well let me just tell you it's
FREAKING HUGE!!! MASSIVELY HUGE!!!
And I told everyone, inventor was a show off!! LOL
But really it is amazing!

I'M LEAVING ON A JET PLANE...........

We finally got to go to St. Louis! I got to ride in a big big airplane!!
I was so nervous!! But after I decided it was fine, it was actually kinda fun!
I really liked flying! I will travel Via Air Liner more often!
I definitely will fly again!

WE TOOK PARKER AND CODY TO THE OGDEN DINOSAUR PARK TODAY!
We had sooo much fun! Parker was a hoot to watch! If you've never been you need to go!! TODAY!

We spent so much time looking at every one! Joel would read to Parker about each Dinosaur and show him all the interesting things about each one. Parker might make a good Archeologist!

Joel and Parker got up close and took a better look at things! These suckers are huge!!

The Most Dangerous Creature!!! Parker and Daddy!! LOL

Parker was so impressed that we could walk under the dinosaurs legs!

This is what a Baby T-Rex would look like running with it's mommy.
Parker thought that was so cute! He says, "Ah a baby!"

Parker decided about 3 months ago that he loves Dinosaurs! He has a lot of them!
We decided that maybe since mom had the day off, it would be a great time to go!
We loved it! There is so much stuff to do and look at! We spent 4 hours just enjoying the day and having so much fun! There was a section inside with real-life moving robot realistic looking Dinosaurs! They move and everything! This was Parker's favorite part! We spent a good hour in there just watching! If anyone ever wants to go, let us know! We'd be happy to take the trip again!

Cody Brent Mason
9 Months Old!
You are so ADORABLE!
Cody has turned into the best baby!
He is always so happy!
WE LOVE YOU CODY

CODY BRENT MASON! MY OH MY HAVE YOU GROWN!!!

CODY IS NOW 9 MONTHS OLD!!!!\
IT MAKES ME WANT TO CRY!
MY LITTLE MAN KEEPS ON GROWING
AND CHANGING EVERY DAY!!
HE'S SO DANG CUTE!!!

OUR AMAZING WEEKEND WITH LANDON!!

We had my nephew Landon for an entire week! We had so much fun together!
Uncle Joel took Landon to this years, Spanish Fork Fish Rodeo!
This is the first time Landon had ever gone to the "Fish Rodeo"
And he won!!! 1rst Place!
And 5 Bucks!! Good Job buddy!

He kept giving me this" Oh shut up Aunt Steph look" The whole time,
I told him not to be sad if he didn't catch a fish! He told me he was a pro! And
his dad taught him how to tickle there bellies to make them hypnotized!
Well it works! LOL

While Landon was here, we went and saw the Opening of Harry Potter!
We had so much fun at the Opening Party!
Landon and I got sorted in our classes and we are both in Griffondor! WHOO HOO!

And this is Landon at platform 9 & 3/4!!!
He almost could pass for a Weesly! What a cutie!

We also went to Salem Pond and went swimming. I really didn't want to swim, but all the kids
were jumping off the dock and having a good ole time, so i jumped on in too! I had a blast!
Thanks for helping me feel young again Lando! We love ya so much!

WHO IS WHO??

I know everyone has said that Cody looks nothing like Parker but I don't know..... I think they look alike...... What do you think?? Let me know....

BATH TIME IS SO FUN..... I THINK

I am so glad Parker is getting the hang of having Cody around! He's turning into a GREAT big brother! So cute!

AT THE LAKE

I think that I sometimes can take the little things in life for granite! All the beautiful things in the world are just right around the corner!
We went to a little Lake just a couple miles from my house to go fishing, Parker had more fun just feeding the ducks and seeing the babies then we did fishing! That day we never had one worry in the world, just playing and enjoying the day! life is to short not to have days like these!

HEY YA"LL!

Okay,
First off, Has anyone realized that MAY IS ALMOST OVER!!!!????? I thought maybe things would slow down.... Wrong! Holly smokes!
Secondly, Where is everyone? And how are you? I have been so busy these days I feel like I never see or hear from anyone.....

So I decided that I am at fault for my life being so crazy! I also decided that this is the way I function best is with crazy, never ending stress! As if not having a 2 year old is hard enough lets have a brand new baby! As if having a brand new baby and a 2 year old is not hard enough lets get a dog, As if not having a new baby, a 2 year old and a puppy is not hard enough, lets also get a full time job! As if that full time job is not hard enough, lets apply for a Management position! As if my new manager job is not hard enough lets coach SOFTBALL! LOL I could keep going but I am starting to get stressed thinking about it! LOL.
So that is the new news in my life! I am coaching high school aged girls Softball. I played in high school, and I really loved it! We have had several practices, and WOW the girls are so good! I was a little nervous! My first thought was they were all going to suck and I would be a laughing joke to all of Spanish Fork! Heck no!!! These girls are AMAZING! I feel so intimidated just watching them! I love them all! They are so sweet hearted and just the thing I need to keep up my youth! Some days I feel so old and frumpy! They are so nice to me and help me a lot! Joel comes and helps on days that he can, even Joel says that we have the best team! They won't have any problem winning! I am excited for our first game, and I hope that all of you can come out to watch one with us!
I am so happy the Summer is here! I can finally going to be able to get out more and play with my boys! There is so many places I want to take Parker! He's getting so smart! And he loves Dinosaurs! Maybe we'll have to meet up with the cousins from Logan and go to the Dinosaur Park in Ogden!
Well, even though my job is very stressful at times, I really like it! I am learning more and more everyday! I am so glad that I gave WalMart a chance! I really really didn't want too! but I am very glad I did! And thanks to everyone who pushed me to stay!
I hope everyone has exciting summer plans, I want to know whats going on..... Please tell me! We are not going anywhere but I have plans to play! Maybe we'll have a chance to go Bear Lake this year.... I sure hope so.... Anyways,
Love ya'll
Blog ya Later!

SNAKES AND SAILS AND PUPPY DOG TAILS!!!!

HELLO EVERYONE! HOLLY SMOKES IT'S APRIL!!!!
Well it seems that the sun has finally come!(knock on wood!!!)
I am so happy! I feel like I have been a hermit crab for the last 6 months!
Having had Cody, I have not been wanting to do much winter activities so Cody and I
got left behind a LOT!!! But Cody and I caught some rays this weekend! PS I am a lobster!!!
But it was worth it!
When spring/ summer nears we all know it is time for one our families new favorite Hobie, going to Tanners soccer games! Anyone reading this that doesn't know who Tanner is, He is my,.... Steph's nephew! He is AMAZING!! SOOOO Talented! Our family loves to go and support the Thunder Foots!!! It makes me so proud to brag : ) And I hope to be able to go to a few of Landon's games too, Tanners little brother..... He is AMAZING too, his first game this year they killed the other team! 6 to nothing! My boys are just gifted what can I say! LOL

I have not blogged in quite a bit so I will catch you up on Mason life.
Cody and Parker are growing like weeds!!!! Cody is 6 months old if you can Believe that BULL!
And Parker is just a string bean these days! YES THATS RIGHT CHUBBY CHEEKS, BUDDA BELLY PARKER!!! He love to run and play! He is just the funnest these days! He's talking in close to full sentences but he still gibber gabs too, but he is so incredibly smart! The kids 2 and he counts to 12, knows his colors, sings songs and well who knows behind closed doors!!! LOL I think as moms we imagine too much lol!!!!!
Yes we still have the puppy Molly, I might kill her some days but she isn't going anywhere! I would be the worlds least favorite mom..... If we ever were to sell her we'd have to pack Parker's bags too. Those two are soul mates! I have never seen a dog so loyal to a little boy. Molly unconditionally loves Parker to pieces! People always ask, WHAT WERE YOU THINKING GETTING A DOBERMAN PINCHER WITH TINY KIDS????????????
And to those I tell them this, She's the best thing that ever happened to my children! People have the wrong idea about these dogs, they are very loyal and very calm and loving! But if she doesn't stop chewing up my things I might still kill her! LOL
Anyways,
So everyone knows I am working at Wally World........ Did you know I got promoted????!!!!!
Hurray!!!!! I am now a Customer Service Manager!!!! SWEET!! I really like my job! I work crazy hours now, but that's life I suppose! Well I will stop while I am ahead for now! Thanks for reading! Love Ya'll

MY JOB

Okay so I am going to be 110% honest! I got a job at Wal Mart! I have never had the desire or the want to work there!! I was so bummed out but I was going to try to make it work for my family!! So I had been working for around a month.... And all the sudden, I had friends! I had Desire to go to work! I LOVE MY JOB!!!!!!!! And once I decided that, I was asked to apply for two Supervisor positions!!! ARE YOU JOKING?????? No!!!!! I am in shock!! I love the people I work for and with! And just recently my friend Trisha and I were asked to plan a PARTY FOR TWILIGHT!!! I am having so much fun planning this party!!! It's so much FUN!!!! I have never liked a job so much!!! I am finally happy to say I found a place I love! THANK GOD!

OUR MOLLY

We finally got to get a puppy! Molly is a Doberman Pincher. We love Molly!! Parker was so cute the first day we got her we took her to Pet Smart to get a bed and one of the Pet Smart employees came bye to admire her, and asked if we would like her nails trimmed?? Of coarse we did! So he picks Molly up out of the cart, BAD IDEA MISTER!!!! Parker freaks out!!! NO NO NO NO THAT'S MY PUPPY!!!! He had the biggest crocodile tears!! He doesn't quite understand, and thought he was taking her forever! Nobody better ever try to take Molly from her boys!!! LOL
Surprisingly she is a really good dog..... SHE"S A PUPPY..... But a good one!!

OUCHY MAMMA

WELL LETS JUST START FROM THE BEGINING OF THIS STORY.
LITTLE MISTER PARKER MASON, THE NAUGHTY TIRD!!!!
PARKER WAS TAKING A BATH........
DAD TAUGHT HIM HOW TO FALL BACKWARDS ON THE BED AND BOUNCE! HOW FUN!
PARKER DECIDES OH WHAT FUN LETS DO IT IN THE TUB!
PARKER CLIMBES UP ON THE EDGE OF THE BATH TUB AND HAS A TRY.....
SMACKS INTO THE SIDE TILE AND RIGHT INTO THE TUB FOSSET!!!
5 NURSES
1 DOCTOR
2 PARENTS
ALL TO HOLD THIS SCREAMING STRONG 2 YEARS OLD ON THE BED,
AND 7 STICHES AND A LOLLY POP LATER! ALL IS WELL!!! LOL FOR NOW!
NEW UPDATES ON THURSDAY WHEN WE HAVE TO TIE HIM BACK DOWN FOR THE REMOVAL!!!!!!!