The Bowman Bunch

It's been 4 months oh my!

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I am terrible about keeping this blog up but I will catch up even if it kills me. I am just about ready to get 2008 and 2009 of the blog printed. My friend Tawni Allen of Tomorrows Memories Today is printing it for me. Her button is on the right of my blog. If any of you are interested check her stuff out, she does great work! So much has happened in 4 months and I can't believe how time flies. I am excited to share it and also record it. I love blogging so much but I swear it is so time consuming and a lot of work! I am hoping to get started soon. We are MOVING this week so probably won't get to the blog till next week. But hey at least I am thinking about it!=) See ya real soon.

6 Weeks already!

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I can't believe 6 weeks has already gone by since I had Boston. He has already changed so much and I hate that this part goes by so fast. I just love a new baby. He is already smiling and cooing. The sweetest thing EVER! He is such a good baby. Only fusses when he is hungry and tired. I am so blessed because I don't know how I would handle two crazy boys and a really bad baby. He is so content and sweet which makes me love and adore him more. The boys can't get enough of him. They are constantly in his face giving him love and kisses. Which drives me nuts but it's still pretty cute. I am so looking forward to each day with this sweet, precious little baby.

Here is Boston at one month old

So much to tell!

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Time for another update from the Bowman family. We have added to our little family since the last post. Our little baby Boston was born on Tuesday March 8th. We have had such a fun time getting to know him. Brennen and Bryson can't get enough of him, in fact it's getting a little annoying. They just can't leave him alone, always wanting to kiss him and love him. The poor little guy can't get a good nap with his brothers around that's for sure. I am doing great and love having a little newborn around again. I don't know what it is but i just love newborns. Their smell, soft skin, little toes and fingers, EVERYTHING about them. I couldn't have a whole bunch of them if Travis would let me. He is done already but not me! So here is what we have been up to this past month or so.....

Our 8th Anniversary

Just before I had Boston Travis and I celebrated our 8th anniversary. We celebrated by going to dinner and a movie but with a fun twist. We went to a new theatre called iPic Theatres in Scottsdale. I heard about it on TV so I thought I would surprise Travis and take him there for our anniversary. It was totally worth it too because it was AMAZING! We saw "Just Go With It" with Adam Sandler and Jennifer Anisten. The theatre had relining leather seats, blankets and pillows, our own waiter, free popcorn, and valet parking. We ordered our snacks before the movie and it came to us during the previews. Being 9 months pregnant, it was the best theatre experience EVER! I would recommend this place to anyone. We had a great time. I am so grateful for an amazing husband and excited for the next 8 plus years together. Love you babe!

Brennen t-ball party

Brennen finished t-ball and he had his end of the season party at Golf Land. He just loved that he got a really cool looking trophy and loved the cake. He is just like his Mom unfortunately. LOVES anything with SUGAR! He played really well and seemed to have a great time. I am sure we will sign him up again sometime.

Out with the old, in with a new SWEET MINI VAN!

So I am sure like a lot of you out there, I never thought I would some day be driving a mini van. But yes it's true I have given in to the easy in and out with the kids, the stow n' go feature, better gas mileage, remote doors, etc. etc. We are now proud owners of a Town and Country Crystler Mini Van. Yea for us!! But first we had to say our goodbyes to our cool, better looking ride, the Yukon. I will miss you so much. I will miss riding cool, now I am riding soccer Mom style.

Here she is. If I was going to ride in a mini van I had only one condition, it had to be black. So we waited an extra 4 months for a black one to finally come around. And we got it. Black just makes it looks so much better and not so lame, I think.

Just Dance

My sister's have introduced us to Just Dance on the wii. And we are now addicted. The boys love playing and are getting really good at it. I am hoping that it will help me lose a little baby weight too. We'll see. Here's us showing off our dancing skills.

Boston LaVon Bowman's Birthday

Boston LaVon was born Tuesday March 8, 2011 at 9:23am weighing in at a whopping 8lbs and 14oz and 21 1/2in long. What an amazing experience it was. My face says it all in one of the pics. Boston is such a special little man to us. We tried for almost a year for him to finally arrive. He was so worth the wait and the PAIN. I had a personal goal to have him all natural, no pain meds. And I did it! I can't tell you how proud I am of myself and so glad I did it. Pain and I don't get a long so for me to do this was a huge accomplishment for me. What an out of body experience it was. I look at him and can't be more in love.

Travis giving him his first bath.

The boys seeing him for the first time. So stinking cute, I got it all on the video camera.

Getting to know him and welcoming him to his new home.

Boston hanging out at home doing what he does best. He is almost 4 weeks old now and he is the best baby. I am so blessed to have this healthy little guys in my life. He sleeps good and only fusses when he is hungry or tired. I am so LUCKY!

Boston's New Born Pics

I had a ton of fun taking pics of my very own little new born. New borns are my favorite shoots to do and it was just even more fun with my own. Of course I took way too many and can't edit them all but here are all my favorites.

I had Travis' cousin Brittney Florence take some family pics for us. I love them! Thanks so much Brittney!

First swim of the season

On Monday of this week the new Skyline pool had their grand opening. Free swimming for a couple of hours. The boys have been so excited for it to open and every time we drive by they ask when they can swim there. So I just had to take them. Their so excited for summer to swim their little hearts out.

Keeping caught up, YEAH!

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I am so proud of myself. I am really trying hard to keep this caught up. I am so sick of spending hours and hours with this blog. We have a great start to this year. I am due in to 2 1/2 weeks and just about ready for him to come. I got out all the baby clothes the other day and can't believe how small they are. I am super excited for Boston to come and to have a little baby around again. Brennen and Bryson are excited as well and I can't wait to see how they are going to be with him.

Monster Jam 2011

We took the boys to Monster Jam this year because of how much they love monster trucks. Bryson is a little more interested in it and he was just loving it the entire time. Brennen got a little bored after awhile but I think he still had a fun time. Especially since Grandpa Bowman came, they love spending time with him.

Valentines Day

We had a great Valentines Day yesterday. Brennen made Valentines cards for all the kids in his class. He even told me he has a Valentine. Her name his "BaKenna" is how he says it. It was so cute watching him make her card, he was smiling the whole time.

Here is Brennen and his Valentine "BaKenna" MaKenna Bright! So cute!

I just love holidays and love to make them extra special. That is how my Mom did it growing up and I have a tons of special memories of being with my family and my Mom doing so many special things for all us kids. I want my kids to have the same. I love to decorate and make lots of yummy treats. I spent all day putting all kinds of Valentines things together. I got my boys fun little Valentine baskets with a bunch of silly things in it that they just love to get. I made Valentines cookies and spaghetti for dinner, you know cause it's red.=) We also had a fondue with the neighbors. So yummy!

My Materniy Pics at 36 weeks by Brittney Florence

I just love these pics and so glad I got them done. I always want to remember being pregnant. This is such a fun time for me, carrying these precious little ones inside of me. I have to say though I am pretty misrable towards the end and really can't wait till it's over but so glad that he is healthy and grateful to have another boy to add to the family.

These pics are probably my favorite of the whole shoot. Love my boys!

Bryson's 3rd Birthday Party!

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Bryson turned 3 on on the 23rd. We decided to do a park thing the Saturday before. He chose a Monster Jam themed party which turned out so freakin cute. We are taking them to Monster Jam this Saturday, they are so excited! I attempted to make a Monster Jam cake and this is the best I could do. Too funny! It tasted really good so I guess thats all that matters.

Travis brought the 50 over so Brennen could show everyone that he can ride it by himself. I thought it would be pretty funny to see a fat pregnant women ride it. So I got on and it was pretty funny. Look at me go!

Goodbye 2010, Hello 2011

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Here I am again trying to catch up. This is what we have done so far this year and the rest of 2010. We had a great year and excited for whats to come in 2011. For starters a new baby boy. Here are my belly and ultrasounds pics.

This is me at 25 weeks.

This is me and my little baby boy at 30 weeks.

This is our baby at 18 weeks when we found out it's another boy. We have decided to name him Boston LaVon after Travis' favorite Grandpa. I know LaVon is a little old fashion and he may get made fun of but Grandpa LaVon was a special man and we are proud to name our son after him.

Just yesterday Travis taught Brennen how to ride our 50 dirt bike for the first time. We had one almost bad accident but other then that he rode that thing like a champ. We were so proud of him cause he usually is a little scared of trying new things. Good boy Brennen! I have a little anxiety about the whole thing. I really don't want them to get hurt!!

Then it was Bryson's turn. He is not quite tall enough to ride by himself but he does the gas and turns by himself. Here he is showing off with Travis. I am not looking forward to when he is tall enough. Unlike Brennen he has no fear and is willing to try anything. I see lots of broken bones and stitches in his future. Crazy kid!

My little Bryson turns 3 this Sunday. I can't believe it! So freakin cute my little Brysonboo.

We put Brennen in t-ball this month. He has already had a few games and is loving it. I just love seeing him play and I love this age. They all go after the ball and fight over it. So hilarious!

We welcomed the New Year with my family. We danced, played the Wii, ate a lot and had a firework show. It was a ton of fun. I can't believe it's 2011, I turn 30 this year. How depressing!

Here is us toasting the New Year.

Happy New Year to everyone!

These next few collages are pics I found that I forgot to blog awhile back. This is when Brennen learned to ride a bike for the first time. And me with boys on another Mommy date eating lots of doughnuts at Krispy Kremes. So yummy! I am pregnant what can I say!

Travis took Brennen to Motocross in Cali at the end of the summer. Brennen had such a great time and really enjoyed being with his Dad all weekend.

This is the boys with Travis at Fathers and Sons.

Travis' brother Brett got married in September to beautiful Hayley, here is us at the wedding. We love her and love that she is part of the family.

My sister and I took the boys to the fair. I really wanted to take them and Traivs couldn't get there till late. So I took my sister a long to go on all the rides with the boys. They had a great time and so did I eating all the delicious fair food. I love it!

Happy Halloween! I took my boys to my work party and then here is just a few of the decorations I put up. I love to decorate for Halloween!

Carving pumpkins.

Halloween at Brennen's preschool and our ward party.

Trick or Treating. I just love our neighborhood. We all come out and it's all one big party. The kids just love it!

Schnep Farms outing with the fam.

We started Brennen in sports at the end of the year. He chose soccer first. Here he is in action. We didn't see much of it, it was fun for him but he was not too interested. So it was pretty funny watching him. That's why we are trying t-ball now, to see if he likes it better. So far so good.

Breakfast date with Mom.

I turned 29 in November. Holy cow I am old. Good thing I don't look it. At least I think so. It makes me feel better. The boys took me out to dinner.

That weekend Travis had a planned a little get away to Scottsdale to stay at the Marriott. He had my sister Keshia get there before us and decorate the room. It was so romantic and so thoughtful. I am always on him to be more romantic so when he did this it really meant a lot. He had Keshia put a basket together of some of my favorite things. It was so relaxing and fun. Thanks so much babe for making my birthday a special one.

We also had a family party to celebrate too. I had a great birthday even though it was my 29th. I have one last year of my 20's. So crazy, I am going to be 60 before I know=)!

Brennen's preschool took a Field trip to a fire station. Bryson got to come along. It was so stinking cute when the put all the kids in the fire uniform. They just loved that.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Our Family pics for 2010. I am so happy with how these turned out. I don't look pregnant, well at least in most of them.

Here is our Christmas card we sent out for 2010

Christmas with Noni. Travis' Mom lives in Tucson and wanted to spend some time with all the boys for Christmas. First she took us to Golf Land and then we did the whole Christmas thing they have at Bass Pro Fish. We sat on Santa's lap, made a Christmas ordament, and had a great dinner. We all had a great time. We love you Noni!

My work Chirstmas party. I went away with a new Wii!

Decorating the tree.

Decoarting cookies for Santa.

Christmas Eve with family. We ate with my family and then had a Christmas program and games with Travis' family. We took the boys to look at lights after. I just love Christmas!

Our new PJ's and Brennen got deer food to put our for Santa's deer at preshcool. The boys are sprinkling it on our lawn.

Santa definitly came to our house. He spoiled us rotten this year.

Christmas morning. This is one of my favorite things about being a Mom, seeing my little boys on Christmas morning. They are so excited, so happy and spend all day playing with their new toys. I don't need anything but that.

Well guess what???

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WE ARE HAVING ANOTHER BOY!

I was 90% sure it was a boy but a part of me was still hoping. I am excited though and Brennen and Bryson are super excited to have a brother on the way. Travis was really hoping for a girl and is now feeling the pressure for the next one. He really wants a girl to spoil rotten. Maybe it's a good thing we keep having boys. I really wanted to put the pictures of our little guy up but our scanner is not working so hopefully we get that working so I can. Pictures coming soon...

What happened in July&August

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Can you believe it I am finally all caught up. I can't wait to get this printed. All my hard work will be payed off. We had a crazy summer and things have slowed way down these past couple of months. I am so glad because I need a break!

Brennen's First Day of School

Brennen stared pre-school again with Mrs. Katie this year. He is super excited and has been having a great time so far. He is learning letters and shapes. It is so cool watching him catch on and start recognizing letters and the sounds they make. I am so proud of him.

4th of July

We always spend the 4th with my family and have been watching them at MCC for awhile now. We eat and hang out till the fireworks start. Always a great time with the Hatch family.

Brennen Lost His First Tooth

If you remember several months back when I posted Brennen almost knocking his two front teeth out. We had my work try to fix it. Well it worked for awhile but he hit it a few more times and one of his front teeth just kept getting looser and looser. Finally one day after watching it flapping in the wind, I asked him if I could pull on it to see if it would come out. I had explained the whole Tooth Fairy thing and he gets money if it comes out. So he agreed, and with a little tug it came right out. The Tooth

Fairy came that night, he was so excited to take his dollar to the store and buy a toy. Now he has a pretty little hole in his head for the next 2 or 3 years. Oh well...

Bryson Potty Trained...Are you kidding me?

So my little Bryson who is just 2 1/2 decided one day he wanted to pee in the potty and wear big boy underwear. I did absolutely nothing to train this little guy. I guess watching Brennen is all he needed. It only took one day and he was peeing with the best of them. #2 took a little longer but with a little sucker persuasion he now #2's with the best of them. Here he is with his new underwear and showing how it's done. He is so freakin cute!

Swim Lesson

This summer I signed the boys up for swim lesson at Fremont pool. Bryson was in a parent/toddler class which was a lot of fun. He caught on so fast and didn't really need me anymore. The teacher was so surprised and wanted to move him up to the next class. It was full so we just stayed and kind of did our own thing. He can swim to the wall all by himself and then he turns around, kicks the wall to swim back to me. So freakin cute. However, he can't do back floats because he HATES it, cries the entire time. Brennen of course swims great too. He absolutely loves swimming. He loves to show me what he has learned and waits to see how excited I get. He eats it all up, loves the attention.

Shaved Heads for the Summer

Travis shaved the boys heads for the summer. Just for a little change. The boys hate getting their hair cut. It itches, it itches!!!

Spray on Hair

For Travis' birthday, his best friend Josh sent him a can of spray on hair. If you know Travis, you know he is going bald and that it is a very sensitive, depressing thing for him. But he does have a little sense of humor about it. He is finally excepting it and embracing the new bald Travis. I told him he had to try the spray for kicks and giggles. It was hilarious! That stuff is horrible though, our bathroom smelt so bad for the rest of the day. I love my bald husband, he is still just as handsome to me.

Lake Trip with the Allen's

The Allen's are our neighbors and we just love them. Their family has a house boat on Roosevelt Lake. They invited us for a fun day trip. We had a good time and loved the invite. Thanks guys!

The Annual Hatch Camp Out

I look forward to this camp out every summer. We always have such a great time. We ride quads, shoot guns, eat, get really dirty, play water volley ball, horse shoes, relax, and visit with family. I love, love it!!

The month of June

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June was just as busy and I can't believe how many pictures I wanted to post and just couldn't. I really need to stop taking so many pics. It's a sickness I have. June was the month of birthdays in our family. Brennen and Travis. I put a lot of planning into Travis' after all he did turn the BIG 30 this year. It was great and turned out so great. I think he had a great time even though I did everything he hates. He is such a good sport.

Happy 4th Birthday Brennen

Brennen turned 4 on June 2nd. I had to go to girls camp on his actual b-day so we planned it a little early. When I took him to party city to pick out his b-day stuff, he picked a pirate themed party. Don't know where that came from but we did it and it was great. We all put fake tats on, pirate hats, and cold stone did a great birthday cake for us. He absolutely loved it, he loves all he attention and most important all the gifts.

Here are some pics I got of him in honor of turning 4. You gotta love this kid. He is just like is Mom good and bad!

Skyline Girls Camp 2010

I was called to serve at girls camp on the stake staff this year. I was called as the "Craft Queen" and photographer. My partner in crime Katie Winfield. This was my very first experience with the young women since I was one. I had such a great time. All the hard work and tons of meetings we had was all worth it. Here are just a few of the pics we took of our adventure at girls camp this year.

Mom and the boys out on the town

I am usually so bad and never take my kids anywhere because I am so busy all the time. It never stops. I finally had had enough and decided I needed to spend some much needed time with my boys. I took them to Mesquite Aquatic center on Val Vista and Riggs. We love that place, it has a huge play ground area right in the middle of the pool. My boys are amazed by it and would stay all day if I let them. Travis just

happened to be working close by and was able to stop by for a few minutes to say hi. We wished he could have stayed. After we were starving so we of course headed over to Fat Burger appropriate for how hungry we were. They have the best milk shakes. That night Travis and I took the kids out to see Shrek Ever After. What a great day with my boys. They deserved it and I hope to do it more often.

Toy Story 3 and the Science Museum

These are a few things we also did this summer. Toy Story 3 came out and I just had to take them. They just LOVE Toy Story. I wish I could have taken a picture of them watching it because their eyes never left the screen. I just sat there watching them more then the movie. I love seeing them so excited. I had to meet a friend in Phoenix one day, she was planning on taking her kids to the science museum and invited us to come along. So to make the trip worth it we tagged along. That place is great, our favorite part was the camera that let us disfigure our faces. The boys laughed and laughed.

Fun in the backyard

One of Brennen's b-day gift from his Uncle Brett was a slip-n-slide. We set it up and well here it is...

HAPPY 30th BIRTHDAY TRAVIS!

My sweet husband turned 30 on the 26th of June. I just had to do something big for this occasion. I just love parties, having a good time and SURPRISES. Travis would just rather go out to dinner with his fam and call it good. And he absolutely HATES surprises. I know he sometimes hates that I am the opposite but thank goodness he is a good sport and lets me do my thing. I wanted everything for his birthday to be a surprise. It took me 2 months to plan this bad boy. All I would tell him is it's things he has never done before. I am pretty sure he guessed it all but it still was fun once the day came.

Travis has never had a massage, facial and pedicure. So that's what I planned for the birthday day. I wanted him to have a relaxing day with me. We did it together and I love it. He really didn't but again he is a good sport. Now he can say he has done it all. He told me he will probably never do it again. His favorite thing was the massage so he said he might do a massage again. We'll see...

After all our appointments we went out to eat and then went home for a rest and for me to give him my best gift. A month before his birthday I did a boudoir session with an awesome photographer. If you don't know what a boudoir session is I am not telling. Lets just say it's only for Travis to see. It was so much fun. She came with a make-up artist and everything. I got all done up, as pretty as I can be and we just took shots of me around my house. Don't worry it was all modest and very classy. She put all the photos in a very nice 8x8 album. I wrapped it all up and gave it to him. He of course loved it!

That night I planned a huge surprise party with all of his friends and family. What I was most proud of was I got all of his close friends from high school to come, he hadn't seen some of them in 10 years. Some didn't show up till it was almost over but hey they came. It was hilarius once we drove up and he figured out it was a party. He HATES being the center of attention. I hired a DJ too and right when we walked up he played "Let's get this party started." It was AWESOME!!! I was so nervous it was going to be lame but I think everyone had a good time.

We ate a lot of food and swam.

We got Travis in a dunk tank. My brother Tyler dunked him first. I had the first shot and totally missed, wasn't even close.

Friends and fam having a good time.

Singing Happy Birthday.

And then the dancing. The DJ did such a great job. He played the best music. Pretty much my sisters and I were the only ones dancing. I knew that was going to happen. Good thing I have my sisters because it would only be me out there. Our friends are so lame. Ha, ha!

His birthday was a success and even though he didn't want any of it I think he still had a great time. Thanks babe for being you and letting me be me! I love you and Happy 30th!

Random Pics

We had a ward swim party this month, some pics of us there. And then some funny pics of Bryson. I checked on the boys like I do every night before I go to bed and this is how I found Bryson, almost completely under Brennen's bed. Too funny.

Twilight Premier

Yes I almost hate to admit it but I am a Twilight fan. Go Team Edward! I know gay. All the girls from my work decided to go to the premier and I just had to come along. I had my sisters come too, here is Mariah being Mariah and my good friend from work Danielle. I absolutely LOVED the movie and can't wait till Breaking Dawn!

Busy May

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May was a very busy month for us. We went on several vacations (only because of super cross). My husband has become obsessed with super cross and is now a groupie. We went to two super cross' in May, one in Utah and one is Vegas. Right when he comes home he watched super cross/motor cross until he goes to bed. How annoying. Ha, ha=)! Here is all we did in May.

Brennen discovered my camera I keep at all times in my purse. I taught him how to take a picture and the kid never wants to stop. Maybe he will be a famous photographer when he gets older? Here are some of the pics I found on my camera. It was a good laugh. If I can tell you anything about Brennen it would be in these pictures. They definitely say a 1,000 words.

Mother's Day

Brennen made all this stuff for me at pre-school. I was so impressed. He made a necklace, a note with all the things he loves about me, he painted a flower pot, and a beautiful hand decoration. I absolutely loved it all and couldn't ask for more for Mother's Day. Thank you so much Brennen, Mommy loves you sooooooooo much!

My 10 Year High School Reunion

Red Mountain Lions

Class of 2000
I can't believe it has already been 10 years since I graduated from high school. Are you kidding me? I still think and feel like I am 16 but reality is I am pushing 30. HOLY CRAP! It is a little depressing but I guess there is nothing I can do about it. They planned a little park activity for all of us who have kids. Pretty much all the Mormons showed up because they didn't want to spend the money on the actual reunion. LAME! The park day was fun, saw a few people that I hadn't seen in awhile. Even a really good friend of mine but isn't really now so it was good to see her and get a pic with her. (Channa and me upper right corner pic). The blond curly haired girl is my good friend Dawn. We played all the sports together in high school and we still keep in touch.

The reunion was at the Monastery which was really lame but okay. It was way over priced for what it was but like I said okay. I really had a good time with everyone I hadn't seen in forever. We played sand volleyball, which made the night. Good times. Brought back a lot of fun memories. Some of us stayed in the parking lot till 2 in the morning. Then group of us ended the night at Denny's till 4 in the morning. Overall it was great and excited for the 20 year reunion. Not really.....

Vegas Super cross
So what made the reunion suck was we stayed up way too late, I had a plane to catch to Vegas at 7 in the morning to meet Travis, his brother Brett, and his fiance Haley. Super cross and my reunion were the same night. I didn't want to miss the reunion and Travis didn't want to miss precious super cross so I decided to fly up Sunday morning and stay till Monday. I had to take a nap right when I got there but after that I was good to go. We spent the first day at the pool. We stayed at Mandalay Bay. That night we ate at the Bellagio and did a little gambling (of course). It was a lot of fun. We just love Brett and Haley, we always have a good time when they are around.

Utah Super cross

The next weekend Travis and I drove up to Utah for super cross and it was miserable. It rained the entire race. Travis of course had a good time and didn't mind the rain. We did have fun hanging out with his best friend Josh, his cousin Philip and brother Colton after the race so everything about that night wasn't too bad.

Family Vegas Trip

The next weekend we had got invited to go to Vegas with some friends of ours. The boys loved it and had a great time. The first night we watch the Bellagio fountains. The next day we spent the day at the pool, took the kids to the M&M factory and the Coca Cola factory. That night we took all the kids to Circus Circus and out to dinner. They had a blast.

Out to dinner. The boys got to make there own pizza.

Swimming, M&M and Coca Cola factory

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Okay, okay I am just not meant for blogging. I realized tonight that I hate it! It takes so much time. And for some reason my mac just will not upload pics. I keep getting a "bad request" whatever that means. So now I am on Travis' lab top which seems to working a lot better. I have finally gone through all my pics and found a few that I forgot to blog back in March. So here they are.

Flying our first kite

One day in March it was very windy and what is the best thing to do on a windy day. Fly a kite! "Lets go fly a kite, up to the highest height

up to the atmosphere, up where the air is clear."

If that's even right, it's funny anyways. Of course the boys loved it, it was a fun family activity.

Nails done with the sista's

For Christmas I got all my sisters gift certificates to get their toes done. Of course I had to come along. It's always an adventure when all us get together. I love them, I just can't wait till they get older, get married, have kids so we can hang out more. I hate doing everything by myself, cause I am a loser and have no friends. Ha, ha!!

It's about time!

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Well I have got myself behind once again. I am such a blog slacker! I want to print my blog but feel like I need to do a little catch before I print. Since I have a ton to put on here before I do I figure I put something up everyday this weeks in hopes to get caught up. So here goes...

Easter

We had a great Easter this year. We spent it with both families and had a 4 Easter eggs hunts. The kids loved it of course, only because they got a ton of candy which Mom never lets them have. They carried their baskets around for about week. I swear they crack me up, the things they do. Silly little boys.

Family Fun
Here we are at Amazing Jake's having a little family fun. We met up with Travis' Mom and sister which made it more fun. The boys love Noni and their cousins. We had a great time playing games and eating dinner.

Brennen Pre-School

Brennen was attending EMECEC for a little speech delay. He loved it there and did so well. He is talking so good now and I am so glad I got him into the school. The only thing is once they do well and meet all there goals they kick you out which really sucks because he absolutely loved it there. Here is enjoying Olympics Day.

They kicked him out in the Middle of April and I really wanted him to finish out the year so I asked my friend Katie who teaching pre-school in our neighborhood would take him for the rest of the year. Here he is with his new class. They went on a feild trip to the grocery store the first week he was there. He loved it and had a great time.

Here's Brennen on the last day of school with Mrs. Katie class. He started again with her just a couple of weeks ago and doing really well. Pictures of his first day of school coming soon!

BIG NEWS

So I have to tell some really big news before I do anymore catching up because I have wanted to announce this on my blog for awhile now. We are finally expecting our 3rd child!!!! After almost a year of trying finally I am pregnant! YEAH!! We are so excited and we think it's pretty much another boy just so we are prepared. I am really okay with that. If it ends up being a girl it will be a really nice surprise. I am 13 weeks so I will be finding out real soon. Can't wait!

More Catch up

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Travis had knee surgery in February. He tore his ACL and Meniscus in his left knee wake boarding. He did the same thing to his right knee just before we got married. I told him its time to retire wake boarding tricks. He is going to need knee replacements by the time he's 50.

We also celebrated our 7th anniversary in February. We just went out to dinner since we just took a trip to Hawaii. We ate at one of our favorite places, Charleston. Yummy!!!

We had a great Valentines this year. I put a little something together for my boys and they loved it. I just got a bunch of dollar stuff and treats of course.

I get so frustrated with Travis sometimes because he just can't keep his comments to himself sometimes. He always says what's on his mind. "Tara, you have had a your hair in a pony tail for 3 days now". "What did you do all day long". "You never get ready anymore". Sometimes I want to kill him. In this case he was making fun of my handwriting just before I wrote in his Valentines card I got him. I was a little annoyed and told him how I felt in his card. The front of it read To: My critical, blunt, VERY honest, can't keep his mouth shout HUSBAND. And then I told him if he needed me to translate it for him to let me know. He is such butt sometimes but I love him. I just have to put him in his place every once in awhile.

We made pink pancakes for breakfast.

They got little squirt guns and bubbles in the Valentines basket so we had a little fun in the back yard after breakfast.

I just had to post this. I have been called to girls camp this year and have been practicing the camp dance this past week. The boys just love dancing along. They are so freakin cute!!

Since Bryson just turned 2 I took pictures of him and then both of them. Here are some of what I got. Also I just finished a project and will be posting what I did soon. It turned out so great and I just love it. Can't wait to show it off.

I can't believe Bryson......

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IS TWO!!!

I don't have words to explain how cute this kid is. I took these pictures of him for his birthday and couldn't ask for better. What's funny is, he knows how cute he is and gets away with A LOT especially with Travis. He's our little stinker!

My little baby turned 2 January 23rd. I hate that it goes by so fast. Before I know it their going to be all grown up and leaving me. This boy is something else let me tell you. He so energetic and full of life. Travis and I are constantly amazed with how so freakin cute he is. He is talking like crazy and says the funniest things. One of my favorites is "Dang it" and "Stop it". Ummmm I wonder where he heard these words??? Yes, yes it me. What can I say? Bryson is such a special part of our family. I just LOVE his dimples, how much of a BOY he is, his HUGE smile, his outrageous laugh, his kisses, his stubbornness, his grumpy face, the list can go on and on. We love this little boy more than our hearts can take.

HAPPY 2ND BIRTHDAY WE LOVE YOU BRYSON!

Hawaii Pics Finally!

2010-02-21T23:44:00.000-08:00

Here they are finally, our Hawaii pics! We had such great time and want to go back. Travis' cousin lives there so she let us stay at her house and use her car. It was a perfect vacation!!!

Here's us enjoying the 7 hour flight there. Yeah right! When we got there we took her car a drove around to get a little familiar and then ate at the Outback.

The next day we decided to hit up Pearl Harbor and the Dole Factory. We didn't get to these places on our honeymoon so I told Travis we had to make it a priority. I just loved Pearl Harbor. It was pretty overwhelming looking at all the names of those who lost their lives that day. I can't believe it will be 70 years this December.

Dole Factory

After the Dole Factory we drove up the North Shore and stopped off at some of the beaches. There were so beautiful and I couldn't stop taking pictures. I ended up taking 700 pics of this trip! One of the beaches, Travis thinks it was called Turtle Beach but I don't think that's right. Sea turtles come out and sun bathe on the beach.

We watched the sun set that night on Sun Set Beach. I know how quaint=) We had a little photo shoot on the beach. The sun set was so freakin beautiful!!!!

PCC

Waikiki Beach and the Market Place

On Sunday we thought it would be perfect to go on a hike. We picked a pretty easy hike but ended up being a little challenging hike but so worth it! The hike ended at a small water fall where there were lots of people cliff jumping. I am a huge wimp and just jump off a small cliff. Travis is a brave a took on a HUGE cliff. He said it was pretty scary. I was able to take my nice camera so I got really crappy pictures. I was so mad because I totally could have taken it.

The last day there we went back to the North Shore and hit up all the places that were recommended to us. We ate at Killer Tacos which was soooooooo good. We then went to the best shaved ice place ever called Matsumoto's. Bahama Bucks is nothing next to Matsumoto's. When ended the day at Wai mai Bay. After we got home we went and saw Avatar in 3D. This day was also very depressing. I found out that I was NOT pregnant. We have been trying for 7 months now and I am getting really frustrated. We didn't get pregnant this month either. I swear I am going to kill someone!!!! Well hopefully March is our month. It would have been so cool to find out I was going to have another baby in Hawaii. Son of va............!

Over all it was a FANTASTIC vacation and can't wait till the next one. We are planning on taking the kids next time. We are thinking Lego Land this summer. What do ya think?

The Holidays

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Well like I said before I am just trying to catch up and post everything I missed these past couple of months. Everyone has been asking for our Hawaii pics. I will get those up next, don't worry.

THANKSGIVING

We had Thanksgiving this year with Travis' family. We ate at his parents house. We had such a yummy dinner. After we did a family tradition of putting together a time capsule that they do every 5 years. We got to open up the one from 5 years ago and it was so neat. I am so glad we do this because a lot happens in 5 years and it was just so cool to see how we have all changed and how different we are. We fill out a little questionnaire thing and then we do a little video interview of your hopes and dreams for the next 5 years.

We finally got all 5 grandboys together and of course I had to take a picture. Here they all are! Quinn (tara&jakes), Thomas (tamara&steve), Bryson (mine), Mason (tara&jake) and Brennen (mine).

Travis' Mom came up the weekend before Thanksgiving to visit and decided to do a Thanksgiving dinner with her kids. And that's what we did so we had two Thanksgiving dinners this year. Yummy, yummy!!

CHRISTMAS EVE

We spend every year with my family for Christmas eve. My Mom makes an awesome dinner that we have had for years and years. I love Christmas time we have things that we only have at Christmas time and it just makes it so much more memorable. I just love it. It brings me back to growing up in the Hatch home. After dinner every year we open up PJ's and then drive around to look at Christmas lights. My Dad also tells the Christmas story from the Bible. Oh how I love Christmas time. Especially now that I have kids, it makes it even more fun and exciting to share it with them.

When we got home it was so late but I still made Brennen decorate cookies for Santa. Bryson was so tried and was not havin it so Brennen didn't mind doing it himself. I think it was better this way because they probably would have fought the whole time. After the boys were asleep, Santa finally came!

CHRISTMAS MORNING

CHRISTMAS WITH THE BOWMAN'S

CHRISTMAS WITH THE HATCH'S

We go a little over board for Christmas and we were definitely spoiled this year. But this is what we all got for Christmas. I just love to shop and this is really the only time I get to. So like I said I go a tad over board!!!

NEW YEAR'S EVE

We had a little party at our house this year. Mostly people from my work and my brothers and sisters came. We played games and at midnight Travis lit some fireworks that resulted in this nice size whole in our back yard. Nice one Travis!

I turned 28!

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I have a lot to catch up on so I thought I would start where I left off and do a post here and there. I had a birthday in November. I turned 28!! Holy crap I am so old. I can't believe I am almost 30. I still feel and think I look like I am 16. I hope that stays awhile. Travis did a great job with the party. We got the family together and had a BBQ. Travis also did Bowman Olympics again this year. It all started when I turned 25. He had everyone doing all kinds of obstacles and games. It made my birthday so much fun. It went so well that he planned it again for my 28th. Thanks so much babe, it was a great birthday!

Everyone hanging out and eating. Don't you love Travis' mom showing off her sweet hula hoop skills. Donna don't be mad you look so cute I had to post it.

BOWMAN OLYMPICS

Travis got dollar prizes for those you won. And me giving my sweet boys love and kisses. Gosh I love them sooooooooooo much!!!!

And then we had my little party, here's everyone singing to me and my boys helping me blow out the candles.

The best part of the night OPENING UP PRESENTS!!! I was so spoiled this year. My Mom got me the most beautiful necklace that I just love so much! Travis got me a video camera that I have been wanting forever. Its takes no TAPES. YEAH!!!! I just love the camera it is the best ever!

Aloha from HAWAII

2010-01-22T11:40:00.000-08:00

I have a ton of catching up to do on this blog but I thought I would do a little post from Hawaii. We have been here since Wednesday and having so much FUN!! I wanted to post a picture but I forgot my USB cord to my camera. Son of a........Oh well. Right when I get home I plan on putting lots and lots of pics up from, my birthday, Thanksgiving, Christmas and our trip to Hawaii. I know you are all sooooooo excited to see them.

Well I got to get ready for the PCC today. I am so excited, I love that place. We have been once before on our honeymoon but it rained the whole day. Today the sun is out and its such a beautiful day to spend at the Polynesian Culture Center.

I will be posting more real soon.

ALOHA!!!!!

Halloween

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HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!

Halloween was so much fun and I just love how my boys get so excited. We of course had so many things going on. This time of year is so busy but my favorite. Brennen's school had a Halloween parade and did a little trick or treating in his classroom. He was so dang cute in is Buzz costume. He enjoys his school so much. I can't tell you how much that makes me happy. I have noticed such a change in him since he started school. It is so good for him and I just love how much he is talking. Best thing Travis and I have done for him.

My work had their annual party at the office. The theme was Hollywood. Our office dressed up as Pirates of the Caribbean.

My friends from work have a Halloween party for the past 2 years but this year we just weren't up to it so we decided we would just have a little get together. We ate lots of great food and played rock band and ended the night with a scary movie.

Halloween night I invited my family to join us for trick or treating. My neighborhood is awesome on Halloween. Everyone comes out and passes out candy together. We sat up a huge BBQ across the street from my house. We sat up camp on our drive way and then took the kids around the block.

And here are my Buzz and Woody. Are you kidding me!! Brennen threw a fit when I wanted a picture of him in his costume. I just don't understand why he can't just stand there for 2 seconds. He just wanted to go trick or treating so bad. And then my little Woody, I don't have words to tell you how cute he is!! My little stinker. You can tell his costume is a tad big, okay, okay HUGE! I order a 2T and they sent me a 4T. I had no time to send it back so we had to make it work.

Here is all of us just hanging out eating, visiting, and having a great time. My brother Logan and his wife dress white trash. It was pretty funny. Good times!

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Girls Trip to Cali

The weekend before Halloween some girls from my work and I went to spend the weekend in Cali and go to Six Flags. We had such a great time. It was a SO needed trip for all of us. We are all trying to have babies right now with no luck so we thought since were all depressed lets do something pregnant girls can't, RIDE ROLLER COASTERS!!!!

This is Tom Tom. He is what help us get around Cali without getting lost. Shout out to Tom Tom and special thanks!!

This is where we stayed in Santa Monica

We got there Friday night and just had to eat. So we went on the town. We went down Third Street Promenade to eat and look around.

Danielle, Tarin, Me and Kirsty. All the girls that went on this CRAZY trip!

This is us in our room goofing off. We stayed up really late talking, laughing and just having a great time.

The morning before all the fun. On our way to breakfast.

I love this girl, she is hilarious. She works up front in our office so I really didn't know her well before this trip. Now I just think she is so fun and he-larious!!! If anyone of is deserve a baby, its her. Her and her husband just got their certification to adopt and they are so super excited. Congrats Kirsty!

On are way to Six Flags and getting to Six Flags. Let the FUN begin!

Right when we entered Six Flags all the characters where out so of course major picture opportunity.

The Six Flags guy!! I was so excited to see him that I got a picture of us running after him. I started singing the song and right away he started dancing. Funny, funny!!!

We hit the Viper first. And of course it was AWESOME!!

We didn't ever go on the X2 because it always had a 3 hour wait but we got a pic anyways. And then our shadows, I was having a lot of fun getting random shots.

THE BEST RIDE EVER!! The Tatsu. Holy freakin cow, I can't tell you how crazy this ride is. Danielle and I loved it so much we went on it again later that night. I about had a panic attack when I was looking at the ground at a billion feet up, thinking about my seat breaking. It was so CRAZY!!!

THE WORST RIDE EVER!! We all hated this ride. It was so rough and crappy. It gave us all a headache.

THE LONGEST WAIT RIDE!! We hated this ride because we waited for 2 hours for a 2 min. ride. Danielle and I took pics of how we felt. It sucked!

Lunch break and the haunted houses. Since it was Halloween, Six flags was all deced out and crazy dressed up people were every where. They had a ton of haunted houses and we got to ride the Colossus backwards. That was so crazy but so much fun. I hate being scared, I hate scary movies and I hate, hate haunted houses but I went with girls because of all the pressure. It was horrible and of course I can't hide how I react so they all picked on me. Running after me, breathing on me, yelling at me. I HATED IT! I will never do it again. After I got out I was almost in tears and having a panic attack and it wasn't even that scary. I am such a wimp.

More rides.

Kirsty and Tarin went on the Goliath while Danielle and I went on the Tatsu again. I was to much of a weeny to go the Goliath. And then we said our good byes to Six Flags. What a fun trip, I had a blast ladies!

Breakfast the next morning. Then we did a little shopping on third street promenade. And then hit up the Santa Monica Pier.

We had of course hit up the beach. We just hang out and took lots of pics. Tarin did a little talent show and showed off her cheer leading skills from back in the day. She's still got it even though she biffed it on her round off back hand spring tuck. Whatever Tarin, you know your awesome all of us can barley do a cartwheel. Ha, ha!

I just love our jumping pics! Tarin thought she was so clever. I have to admit that is the funniest pic I have ever seen.

A crazy guy feeding disgusting pigeons with his mouth and a half naked guy performing something and us looking over the beach and the Santa Monica pier.

Every Sunday the pier does a memorial for all those who have lost their lives in Iraq. Each cross represent someone and the red crosses represent 10 people but I didn't really catch who the 10 people were. It was pretty eye opening and sad.

After the beach we headed home. Thanks girls for a fantastic trip, I had a great time and it was so great to get to know you all a little better. I love working with you too, even though I only work here and there. Love you girls!

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Disneyland Trip!

My whole family went to Disneyland over October break (bad idea!) and it was so much fun! Although VERY packed and VERY hot we all had a great time. Brennen loved it and Bryson just came for the ride. He did get to go on a few rides but mainly he was cranky for being in his stroller all day. It was so great to be with my whole family and want to give a HUGE thanks to my Mom and Dad for willing to take the kids off our hands for a little bit. They were so great. Pretty much they were there to be with their grand kids and we totally appreciated the help. It was major work taking a 3 year old and 21 month old on a plane, transferring them for car to hotel, car to Disneyland, car to restaurant. I felt like that's all we did. CRAZY, CRAZY couple of days!! Glad we did it and can't wait to do it again. Maybe when the boys are a little older though! I just got back from Six Flags last weekend so expect lots of pics of that trip soon. Love the crazy time of year!!!

This was the highlight of the trip for me. Brennen got to meet Woody, no Buzz light Year but at least we got to see Woody. First time we saw him we chased him down but he wouldn't stop to take a pic with us but later we saw him again. Thank goodness! Brennen was so sad Woody wouldn't talk to him the first time. But he redeemed himself with a hug and a high five. Thanks Woody!

Yummy turkey leg!!

Brennen just loved hanging out with the Toy Story Soldiers. He was so cute standing there, looking at them thinking they were so cool.

I have to say I had such a great time with all my sisters. They are so crazy and make everything so much fun!

You can't go to Disneyland without getting a Mickey Mouse ice cream sandwich, right? Well I thought so and what a mess they made.

On the airplane on are way to Disneyland!!! I am so glad I had so much help with Bryson because there was no way he was going to stay on my lap the whole time!

So on the last day we of course had to visit the beach. Sunset beach was the closest. The water was freezing but that didn't stop Brennen. He was the only one brave enough to jump in. Crazy kid! It was very foggy but still had a great time.

Taking pics with Travis is such a chore. He is such a brat sometimes (maybe it's because I am trying to be a photographer and I take his pic ALL the time). So this is me getting mad and making him kiss me. Ha, ha, ha!! I always win.

Sunset Beach Photo Shoot

I love, love to take pictures and seeing how we were at a beach I wanted to take pics of my family. The fog made the lighting horrible but I did my best and I think they turned out okay.

This is my brother Logan his wife Melissa and their boy Miles.

Me and my Family

Travis just tore his left knee wake boarding and can't really run but I wanted one so this is him trying to run. Thanks for the effort babe.

My sisters Mariah and Jezerea

My sister-in-law Jenny's brother and wife live in Cali and they met us at the beach, here is a pic I got of them.

My Mom and Dad, love it!

My Dad hates taking pics and thought this was so lame but he didn't anyways, way to go Dad!

My Brother Tyler, his wife Jenny and their boy Steven

My sister Keshia and her husband Scott

And this is our only group shot we got the whole trip. Yeah for Disneyland and the beach with the fam!!!

2009-10-08T19:14:00.000-07:00

San Carlos, Mexico

Well this month is when it starts. The craziness! I love this time of year but it always goes by so fast because there so much going on. For us it starts this month. Every October for the past 3 years we have been going to San Carlos with Travis Mom and her husband. The rent a condo for the whole month, we pick a weekend and visit them. The kids love it, the water is perfect, the waves are just right, and the sunsets are amazing! Except this year the weather was mostly overcast and raining but the end of the last day we were there we finally got some sun. It wasn't too bad though it was still warm and the rain wasn't so bad. We still were on the beach almost all day. That's all the boys wanted to do, was play in the ocean. Here are some pics of our trip. I am so excited for next week, we are going to Disneyland!! Like I said craziness!!!

Here are some of the sunset pics I got, AMAZING!

There crabs everywhere and the boys loved chasing them. Travis caught a few and I was surprised Brennen actually held one in his hands.

Travis took us all out on the canoe in the rain. The boys didn't mind and we all had a great time, singing, playing, and enjoying each others company on the canoe ride. When we were coming back in Travis' Mom got some pics of us and got a really good one of us coming in on a huge wave. Good Job taking pics Donna! I love all the ones you got.

Here are some pics of the cousins. Travis sister Tara and her family came too. Brennen and Mason have such a fun time together. And the boy with the stern look is Tara's boy Quinn, silly boy!

What a fun trip. I love spending so much time with my boys and having Travis there the whole time enjoying it with us. It was such a relaxing trip, playing games, eating, swimming, taking nice long walks on the beach, catching crabs, and talking. Love family vacations!! Can't wait till next week!

Pictures, Pictures, Pictures!!!

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And all of them are US!!

After a few attempts of trying to do family pics myself because I just don't want to pay for them, I finally gave in. I wanted cute candid pictures of us and the boys and you can't do that by setting up a tripod. Travis' cousin Brittney Florence is a photographer so we decided to help each other out by taking each others family pics this year. Thank you so much Brittney for taking out pics! Look for Brittney's work on her website www.foreverfamilyphotos.com.

How freakin cute are our boys!

My little Brysonboo

We got a lot of tongue pictures for some reason. I don't know where it come from. Silly, silly us!

Noni time & an accident

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Swimming with Noni!

Travis' Mom came for a visit last weekend. She wanted to take the boys out for a swim so we went to a place in Chandler. It's a little far but so much fun. The kids love it!

Brennen's knocked out tooth!

Last Friday night Travis took the boys out rumping because of all the rain we had. He let the boys out of their seats and right then of course, he hits a bump. Brennen and Bryson were sticking their heads out the window and Brennen's mouth hit the edge of the window. Blood was every where. Travis thought he split his lip but he wiped his lip and noticed it was coming from his front tooth. He touched it and it was so loose, like it was about to fall out. He called me in a panic, good thing I work for an oral surgeon. I called one of my docs and he just wanted me to leave it alone and see if it tightens on its own. So I let it go for a couple of days and it did not tighten up. I decided to get a second opinion. I knew there was a way to save his tooth. I did not want him to lose it and not have a front tooth for like 6 YEARS! I called Dr. Boyse one of the other surgeons I work for and he was willing to save it! THANK GOODNESS!!! Well I think I regret my decision because it was so HORRIBLE! We met Dr. B at the office and first he had me try to get Brennen to drink "special juice" and that didn't go so well. "Mommy, this apple juice sucky!" I pretty much had to shove it down his throat. After trying to get him not to throw up we made it into the surgery room and the waiting began. It took about a half hour and Brennen started to act really silly and sleepy. It was pretty funny. We started him on laughing gas and that really got him sleepy so we started to work on his tooth. He did so good for the first bit. Dr. B was able to bond the wire on the back of his two front teeth but after he was finished he decided he didn't like it and wanted to re-do it. ARE YOU KIDDING ME! Right then Brennen started moving a lot and wouldn't sit still anymore so Dr. B wanted to start an IV and put him to sleep. I had to hold my son down while he started the IV. Brennen freaked out and moved his arm which blew the vain and the IV didn't work. I wanted to scream, I couldn't believe I was doing this to my sweet little boy over a front tooth! But we had gone this far and we just needed to finish the job. Dr. B decided to give him a shot of drugs in the leg and that worked. He was OUT! We started another IV and got the job done in like 10 minutes. What he did was bonded a wire along his 4 front teeth to stabilize the loose front tooth. He will leave it there for 6 weeks in hopes that the bone will tighten around the tooth again. I really, really hope it works! Especially of everything I put him through. If not he will be toothless for a VERY long time.

Look what I just came home to!

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What a surprise! I came home from work exhausted because we had to start early today and this is what I found on the kitchen table. The house was spotless and beautiful flowers waiting just for me. My husband is so sweet. I have been kind of on him lately for not being very romantic so I really appreciate that he listened and for the effort. I can't tell you how much this means to me Travis. Thank you so much! I love you.

Guess What?????

2009-08-27T16:15:00.000-07:00

BRENNEN IS FINALLY POTTY TRAINED!

I can't tell you how long I have been waiting for this day. He turned 3 in June and I kept telling myself he would be potty trained by then. But he had other plans. He was such a stinker with the whole thing. I was getting so frustrated. I asked about everyone what they had done to potty train their kids. And tried them all and he still would not do it. Finally I read the book "Potty Train in a Day" I think that's what it was called. Well anyways, I don't have near the patience to spend all day potty training so I took some of the important concepts of the book and tried them out. Basically you buy a doll that they are interested in, we chose Woody from Toy Story and then the child has to teach the doll how to use the potty. Brennen loved it, he thought it was so cool that Woody was using the potty. I even made little Big Boy under pants for Woody and Brennen just had to wear Big Boy under pants too. Brennen really responded to peeing in the rocks so we did that a lot. I couldn't believe this was working. We started 2 weeks ago and he has been peeing in the potty/rocks ever since. We have had a few accidents of course but he has been doing so good. Brennen your a BIG BOW now! We still are working on the poop part but I am so happy with what we got so far.

Major catching up!!!

2009-08-17T01:02:00.000-07:00

Well are you ready to sit back and relax and look at a TON of pictures of US!! I have been wanting to post so many pictures to CATCH UP and finally found some time to do it. You will notice I doubled some pics, sorry. So here goes.......

Travis and I had a our 6th anniversary in February and here is us celebrating. He got me a digital frame, just what I wanted. We went out for a nice dinner at the Melting Pot, HOLY COW very expensive but worth it. It was so yummy!

Valentines Day

Just some random pictures I came across. Travis and I got in a little tif and this is how he apologized. How cute is he. My boys watching TV together. And then the best pedicure I ever had. LOVE IT!

Jimmy Eat World Concert

In March we went to see Jimmy Eat World with my Sister Keshia, her husband Scott, My brother Tyler and his wife Jenny. I didn't get any good pics but you get the idea. We had such a great time and they put on a really good show. It was SOOOO LOUD though but fun.

Renaissance Festival

We took the boys to the Renaissance Festival this year with some goods friends of ours. It was a long day and they both had had enough by lunch time, as you can tell. It was a lot of fun being together and spending time with our boys.

Boys will be Boys

We can't leave anything in the reach of Brennen. This adorable kid (I am being sarcastic) gets into EVERYTHING. I left a box of fruit loops on the kitchen counter and this is what we found. He had dump the whole box all over his room and was eating it. Then a few days later I left a bag of powder doughnuts on the counter and Bryson joined in on the fun. I have to put everything up. I am running out of room. I had to put our container of pens, markers, pencils on top of our bookcase after countless times of writing on the walls, doors, computer screens, desk, EVERYTHING. He keeps me on my toes, that's for sure!

Easter

This is one reason why I wanted to have children, the holidays. I love how innocent and new everything is. I love how excited they get over silly things and how they believe. I always go overboard but it is sooooo worth it. We spent the Saturday before Easter with Travis' family in Payson where they were camping. They had a Easter egg hunt and lots of fun activities for the kids, they loved it. Sunday morning we spent together, playing with toys and eating lots of candy. That afternoon we had dinner with my family. We played soccer and had another Easter egg hunt. It was probably the best Easter I have ever had.

The picture of my Dad in this collage is the funnest thing I have ever seen. And yes that's me in the bush. I fell into it while playing soccer. HA, HA funny, funny!

GNO! BUNKO

I hosted Bunko at my house in April and in May we had a family Bunko at that park. Bunko is a good time for a girls night out GNO! We have such a good time, expect lately I am not enjoying it as much because I haven't won any money. Oh well its still fun.

At The Park

When it was cooler, this is what we did A LOT! The boys love the park. Every time we drive passed it they both scream PLAY!

The dirt bike track

Travis loves going to the dirt bike track and tries to go once a week. He always tries to make me go to watch and take some pics. I have gone a couple of times and here are some pics I got. The boys just love it. Every time a dirt bike went by they would laugh and point. I am afraid they are going to be dirt bike riders too. Lots of broken bones and injury's in the future for us, I am sure. But lets hope not!

Outings with the boys

I try to go out with they boys a couple times a week. To the mall, dinosaur museum, Phoenix Children's museum, parks, swimming. Here are some pics when we went to the mall and the dinosaur museum.

Bryson was being so freakin cute while Travis was washing his bike so I just wanted to share. He adores Travis and must do everything he is doing. Right when Travis walks through the door, I no longer exist and he has to be by his side the whole time. Travis can't get anything done but I know he loves it.

Memorial Day

Had a little BBQ and swimming at my Brother Tyler's house. Love spending time with the fam.

Happy 3rd Birthday Brennen!

On June 2nd Brennen turned 3. We had a swim party at Travis' Grandparents house. We invited all his friends in the neighborhood. He is too funny, he loves birthdays and always wants to blow out the candles. Unfortunately he spits every time he blows out the candles so we have to do a little scraping to the cake afterwards.

Here's Travis teaching Brennen to ride his new bike he got from Grandpa Bowman for his birthday.

4th of July
We spent 4th of July with good friends and my family for fireworks.

Swim Lesson this Summer

My sister-in-law Aleesha swims for BYU and for the summer she comes home to teach swim lessons. I signed up both Brennen and Bryson and I couldn't believe how much they learned and improved in just 2 weeks. By the end of the 4 weeks they were little fishes. Cute little Bryson walks himself to the diving board, climbs up and jumps with no hesitation. That kid has no fear, a little scary!

Hatch Family reunion

Every year for as long as I can remember we go camping with my Dad's family. I look forward to this time we do so many fun things and everyone really enjoys being together. Its the one time my boys are free to do whatever they want and get as dirty as they want. The long weekend is spent riding bikes, horse shoe tournament, water balloon volleyball, skit night, talent show, playing games, talking around the camp fire, spot lighting, watching movies, shooting guns, using the restroom in the forest, ha, ha! I just LOVE IT!! not the restroom part so much but everything else. You will have to bare with me because I went way overboard with picture taking this trip and couldn't just chose a few so there are tons of pics here. Ever since I have been doing this whole photography thing I seem to can't put down the camera.

This I have to explain. We had Hatch Family's Got Talent show Saturday night. And I convinced my husband and my bothers to do Beyonce's Single Ladies. I can't tell you how funny this was. My husband and brothers in leotards, tights and heels, need I say more! Then my sister surprised me by memorizing a dance I performed in my 5th grade talent show. I danced to Paula Abdul's "Cold Hearted Snake". They got the same outfit I wore (even the glasses I wore at the time) and performed the dance exactly how I did it, to the tee! I was laughing so hard. Good job ladies!

Bull Pen

The week after camping I met up with my Aunts and cousins for a little hike and swimming. Bull Pen is outside of Camp Verde and there is a spot where two huge rocks that have naturally created a suction. It sucks you in and then pops you right back out. I have been going here since I was a kid and always love it. It was fun taking my boys there where I use to play as a kid.

Cabin Trip

The next weekend we went up to Travis' Grandparents cabin because his sister Tamara was in town. It was so nice to spend some time with her. She and her family live in Utah and we only get to see her maybe twice a year. It was so relaxing and the weather was so nice. I love being at the cabin. We went on walks, stayed up and played card games, fishing but they didn't catch anything, went up to the ski lift, took a ride and ate Indian fry bread and hot chocolate.

Travis planted this tree when he was 15 and the picture of him when he planted it was hanging on the wall so I thought it would be funny if I took a picture of it and then took a picture of him now with the tree.

Brennen's first day of Pre-School

I can't believe Brennen is starting school already! I am sad but also so excited for him. This is exactly what he needs. He was accepted through Mesa Public Schools to attend EMECEC (East Mesa Early Childhood Education Center). He was tested and evluated for speech and they found he will benifit from this program. He is talking more and more but needs work on pronouning words correctly. I am so proud of him, he did so good walking right up to his class not afriad at all. Yesterday he rode the bus for the first time and had no problem doing that either. He is such a big boy!

Travis turns 29!

2009-06-28T23:15:00.001-07:00

Travis turned 29 on the 26th. Your almost 30 babe, your getting up there! We celebrated by going out to the Cheese Cake Factory on Friday with his family and then had a little party for him with my family today. We had a pretty good time. Travis was a little boring because all he wanted was money for his dirt bike. I manage to think of a few other things. I got him the sweet sunglasses that he is wearing in one of the pics, and I got him clothes and a PS2 game too. The boys had fun helping blow out his candles and opening up his presents. It was overall a great birthday, I hope he had fun.

The King of Pop

2009-06-25T20:48:00.000-07:00

I am so sad today. I just loved Michael Jackson! I know he was a little weird but I have always loved his music and remember the very first time I saw the Thriller video when I was like 5 years old. I remember it scared me! He was such a fantastic dancer and talented artist.

Well I Just wanted to do a little shout out to MJ and that I will be thinking of him and his family today.

Happy Daddy's Day

2009-06-22T12:29:00.000-07:00

Brennen can't say Father so it's Happy Daddy's Day and this is my Dad. He hates getting his picture taken so unfortunately this is the best picture I have of him.

My Dad is a very giving and compassionate person. He is very knowledgeable, and I enjoy my talks with him. We never got along when I was living at home but I think that's because we are a lot alike. Stubborn, prideful, stressful, impatient and over dramatic! Although, he is loving, fun, and a wonderful Poppy to my kids and his other grand kids.

Dad, I wish you a very Happy Daddy's Day. I owe you a big kiss and a hug, maybe a gift too!

(he was a girls camp on Father's day so we didn't get to celebrate)

This is the Father of my two little boys and what a great Father he is to them. Brennen and Bryson just adore their Father. I get so jealous of their relationship sometimes. I don't quite get the same excitement with the boys then Travis does. But I do love seeing how much they love being with him. If he is working outside they have to be with him. If he is working on his dirt bike they have to have tools in their hands helping. If we are all together, they both want Daddy to hold them and play with them. Travis is a very concerned and loving Father. He worries about them constantly. Worrying about providing, protecting them, and being a good example to them. He drives me crazy sometimes how much he worries. But that's Travis. I am more the laid back one when it comes to the kids and he is the worrier. At least we have both sides, and it works for us.

Travis I am so thankful for you and all you do for the boys. You are a great Father and seeing you as one makes me love you more and more. Happy Daddy's Day to you!

3 generations of Fathers and four generations of Bowman's. Great Grandpa Bowman, Grandpa Bowman, Travis and Brennen.

All such wonderful Fathers, love you all!

Crazy Busy Life!

2009-06-21T01:08:00.000-07:00

I have been for the longest time wanting to update this bad boy but life gets to me and I never have the time. The whole point of a blog for me was to journal. Well I have never been good at journaling so its no surprise that I have not kept up with the blog. It is 1:10 in the morning and I just finished doing a little update on it and too tired to finish. I hope to be able to get some pics up to show what we have been up to since the last pics I posted. It just takes so freakin long to upload pics, I HATE IT! Here is one for now. Brennen just turned 3 on the 2nd and I took some pics of him. This one is my favorite. I got this smile because where he was sitting there was bird poop and he kept touching it (I know gross) but every time I said bird poop he just thought that was so funny. Whatever gets them to smile, I guess.

GOOD NEWS!!

2009-04-25T20:18:00.000-07:00

GRAND OPENING for the

Tara Bowman Photography

WEBSTIE!

I have already posted this on my photography blog so I won't repeat it all again. But thought I would add here too. I have a website now to show all my work. So check it out and let me know what you think.

www.photosbytmb.com

Short but sweet

2009-04-18T21:31:00.000-07:00

It has been awhile and my blog needs some major attention. A lot has happened in the past month and maybe when I find some time I will post some pictures. We are insanely busy and I feel like life is just passing by. I hate seeing my boys grow up, I want them to stay just the way they are. I wish there was more hours in the day. I never get anything done and I don't have time to finish what I need to do and spend time with my boys. Why do I do so much? I try to do everything and it is just impossible. One day I will learn and hopefully that day will come soon before I realize my boys grew up without me.
Travis is such a wonderful husband and for some reason ( a good reason) I have been loving him more and more each day. I look at him and wonder why I am so lucky to have him as a husband. He has been working so hard lately (thanks to Bowman Concrete) and I just love him for getting up everyday and working all day for us. He has been riding his bike again and even though it scares me, it brings him such happiness and that I am grateful for. I am glad he has something he can do that takes him away from work for a little while. Travis I love you and love that your my husband.
My photography business is doing fantastic. I love it so much. I have been working on convincing Travis that I need a new camera. I think it is working so hopefully I will have it soon. I am so excited!!
Last but not least my sweet boys are just a joy these days. I love that they are mine. I love that I am their Mother. They are what I live for and why I get up everyday. I can't wait for another one!!!! That is other thing I am trying to convince Travis to do. He just needs to learn that I will always win on this subject!! Ha, ha, ha! I am hoping some time this year so we will see.
Well I am done for now and whenever I find that time which is never I will get some pics up.

Bryson 12 months pics!

2009-03-02T21:49:00.000-08:00

Bryson turned one last month so I took some pictures and thought I would share. I went ahead and took some of Brennen too and then the both of them together. They turned out sooooooo cute. I love my sweet boys and just love taking pictures of them!

Happy 6th Anniversary to us!!!

2009-02-12T11:44:00.000-08:00

6 years ago yesterday February 11, 2003 Travis and I got married. We have a wonderful life together so far and hope for more wonderful years to come. We met in June of 2002 at a singles adult party. I made it known to him that I was interested and later that night he asked for my phone number. He called me the next week and we went on our first date. We went swimming at his grandparents house with another couple and watched a movie afterwards. This date was very memorable because we had such a great time together. We were very comfortable with each other and it was very easy for the both of us to be ourselves. After this date we were inseparable. Dating Travis was so much fun! He was very romantic, spontaneous, and exciting. I fell hard for him. So much so I scared him off for a bit. But he finally realized he was falling in love with me too and had to spend the rest of his life with me. Travis proposed on my 21st birthday November 21, 2002. He took me to the Compass restaurant at the Hyatt Regency in Phoenix. Which I thought was for my birthday. We had dinner and then after our waiter brought me a gift. I opened it which was filled with shredded paper, I digged around and found a smaller present at the bottom. When I stared opening it Travis got every ones attention in the restaurant and proposed. Very Romantic!!!!

Our first 3 years together we had so much fun just the two of us, we cherise those times so much. We added to our family on June 2, 2006 with our first child Brennen Travis Bowman. He has brought such joy and happiness to our lives. He is a very, very active boy and keeps us on our toes everyday. Bryson Daniel Bowman was bone January 23, 2008 and what a sweet, happy child he is. We are so overwhelmed with how cute he is. We are so blessed and grateful for our two sweet boys, that they are healthy and a part of our family. Travis I love you so much I am happy to be your wife and lucky to have a husband like you. These past 6 years have had there ups and downs but even so have been absolutley wonderful. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY BABE!!

Us in Cali visiting his sister Tara, we had been dating a couple of months.

Our first Chirstmas together.

Our engagment.

Our wedding day.

Our honeymoon in Oahu, Hawaii.

Frustrations!!

2009-02-09T15:17:00.001-08:00

I thought I would post some of my feelings, thoughts, frustrations but I suck at writing and can't seem to write it out. I have re-done this post twice now and all I can get out is I AM FRUSTRATED!! I guess I am having one of those days but for me I should say I have been having one of those couple of months. I am soooooo busy, my priorities are way off, I am active in church but inactive with the Lord. I just can't seem to shake this bad attitude I have about everything. With all this my family has suffered. I am not being the best Mom I know I can be and really, really want to be, I am not being the best wife I can be, I am not doing a lot of things I should be doing and I HATE it!!! I feel like there is so much that I don't know where to start so I just let go longer and longer. Well I know this may seem a little out there but I just wanted to sit and get a few things out of my system. This isn't even a fraction of what I have been feeling but at least its a start.

Bryson 1st Birthday!!

2009-01-26T12:38:00.000-08:00

Bryson turned one on Friday the 23rd. I can't believe it has been a year. Bryson has brought such joy to our family. He is always so happy and playful. He just loves his Dad which makes me jealous but still way cute. He calls him Da Da. Everytime he comes into the room he points and says Da Da. Bryson is probably the cutest little person I have ever seen. I love his smile, his dimples, his little grunts he does when he is excited, his laugh, his cute little feet, I just love everything about him. We are soooo blessed to have him in our lives and are so grateful he is healthy and happy. Happy 1st Birthday my sweet little Bryson!

I got Bryson balloons and he just loved them. He kept pointing at them and wanting to play with them. Cute little stinker!

Heres my attempt to decortate for the little guy.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!

Everyone singing Happy Birthday and Bryson thinking what is going on?

Cutting his first birthday cake.

He wasted no time and went right for it!

YUM, YUM!!

He just couldn't get enough, he was soooo cute eating his cake. He was shaking his head and going mmmmm, mmmmm. SO CUTE!!!

My in-laws have this toy at their house and Bryson loves it so we got it for him and you can tell he is excited about it.

Bryson eating ice. Just thought it was a cute picture of him.

Bryson playing with his new birthday toys.

Bryson taking some steps. He has been walking a little this past couple of months. Such a big boy!

Bryson with his favorite Uncle Brett.

The kids playing with the ball popper.

Uh oh, fighting over the birthday gifts. Bryson with his cousin Steven (they are two weeks apart). I am sure there will be lots of this growing up together.

Whats new with us!

2009-01-04T20:51:00.001-08:00

Well I haven't had the time to update the blog so I am going to try to get a little caught up. Since Thanksgiving it has been a pretty busy time getting ready for Christmas, working, photography etc. We had a fantastic Christmas and New Year. It was such a treat watching out little boys enjoying the Christmas season. Brennen did really well sitting on Santa lap, Bryson on the other hand did not. Pretty funny. Brennen just loves trains so Santa brought him a train table, he was so excited and that just made my Christmas. That is all I wanted, was to see my boys so excited and happy. What a joy children bring at Christmas time. My Brennen just loves the movie Polar Express and that movie just explains it all. Being a Mom I love being a part of the innocence and believing again. For New Years we spent it with our good friends Danielle, Drew, Tarin and Kevin. We had a great time and I am so looking forward to a new year to start fresh and make some changes for the better. I wish everyone a healthy, successfull New Year!

We took the boys to see Santa and like I said Brennen did really good which surprised me I thought for sure he wouldn't do it. But then again I told him he wouldn't get a train if he didn't tell Santa. Whatever works!!

Bryson did not like Santa at all!

Here's us decorating the tree. We had family night and decorated together.

Bryson is our little climber, he was climbing up the ladder all the way to the top BY HIMSELF!! Crazy kid.

We went to the Zoo lights and really enjoyed the boys loving all the lights.

The boys and I with the monkey.

We didn't get home till really late and Brennen had had enough. Right when we got into the house he went straight for the couch and went right back to sleep.

My work had a Christmas Party and here are a few pics from the par-te!!

I did a little holiday baking with Danielle. It was so fun, it truly felt like Christmas. We had Christmas music going, Christmas tree candle going and the wonderful baking smells too.

Love it!!!!

This is out plate of goodies we baked.

Christmas Eve we had dinner at my Mom and Dads. After dinner we played a little Rock Band. It was so much fun!

Travis rockin out!

I tried singing and I was horrible!!

This is my sister Mariah, isn't she so cute.

My brothers and sisters givin it a try.

Christmas Eve dinner

This outfit was Brennen first Christmas PJs. I thought it would be fun to have pictures of my boys in the same PJs for their first Christmas'.

My boys and their new PJs

Opening PJs

Brennen made cookies for Santa.

Santa came!

Yeah! I got a new phone just what I wanted!

Travis got all new dirt bike gear, just what he wanted.

Santa brought Bryson a new ride along!

And Santa brought Brennen a train table!

What a mess, my boys after all the presents were opened.

Bringing in the New Year 2009 pics with Tarn, Kevin, Macie, Drew, and Danielle. Happy New Year!!!

Our first kiss in 2009!!

Tarin, Kevin and Macie getting ready for the count down.

Our Thanksgiving weekend

2008-12-08T22:47:00.000-08:00

The whole family after dinner just hanging out and enjoying one anothers company.

My sweet boys swinging on the back porch swing.

I love this picture!

Heres Phil, Ashley and their boy Wyatt. What a cute bunch.

Some of the fam eating Thanksgiving dinner.

Bryson and his cousin Steven playing together before dinner. How cute!!

Here is my Gram Hatch at a campout 3 years ago. She hated taking pictures so this is the most recent photo I could find of her.

Hey everyone so finally I have updated my blog! I know, I know I am sure most of you are sick and tired of looking at Travis shaved head and swollen thigh. Well here is our fun Thanksgiving weekend with my Dads family in Flagstaff. We had a great time being with the whole fam and eating yummy dinner. Everytime I get with my Dads family I can't help but think of my sweet Gram who past away 2 years ago. I miss her everyday but even more when we all get together. There sure is a feeling of something missing and it just not being the same without her. I miss you Gram and sure wish you were here spending the holidays with us.
Friday was BLACK FRIDAY and I went out shopping with my Mom and my sister Keshia and sister-in-law Jenny. It was sooooo much fun. I got everything I wanted at such great prices. It was totally worth waking up at 5! When we got back with tons a great stuff and WAY less money in our pockets I took pictures of my cousin Ashley and her husband Phil with their cute little boy Wyatt. I thought they turned out cute.
Well happy late Thanksgiving, hope everyone had a great one and really enjoyed spending time with the ones you love most. I sure did!

Happy Birthday to me!!

2008-11-25T19:51:00.001-08:00

Well Friday the 21st I turned 27. I am sooooo old! It was a great day to be with my husband, just what I wanted for my birthday. We first decided to shave Travis' head thats right shave his head. For those of you who don't know he is going bald, there I said it! Poor guy has had such a hard time with losing his hair, he kept going back and forth with shaving it or not. I finally told him we are doing it for my birthday. And he finally agreed and did it! It was a fun bonding time for us. He let me shave most of it and I cleaned up his bread which always makes him a little nervous. He took me shopping afterwards and it was a little weird looking at him trying to get use to his shaved head but I am sure I will get use to it sooner or later. I bought my very first pair of expensive jeans. I tried on about 20 pairs and finally went with the Big Star brand from Buckle. Set me back about 100 bucks but well worth it, my butt looks pretty good in them. I have a big one so it's very important to make sure it looks good and not humongous. After shopping Travis had planned dinner at Oregano's with my family. It was so nice to spend some time with them and just be able to sit and visit and not worry about my hectic life for a couple hours. We ended the evening by meeting at my parents house for a little cake and presents. Thanks babe for a wonderful 27th birthday, I love you and your bald head!!

Here are some before pictures and Travis is a little embarressed to me showing these but he says it is what it is!

Profile shot, he told me this is the main reason why he wanted to shave it all off.

This picture is my favorite, makes me laugh everytime I look at it. Sorry honey, you know I love you no matter what hair or no hair. And this is NO HAIR!!!! Ha, Ha, Ha!!!

Good bye to whats left.

This is the final result. Nice pose babe, looks sooooo much better!! Your still HOT and always will be to me.

Me and my new pair of jeans. I love them!

Us at dinner, and still getting use to his new hair style.

Brennen loves to blow out the candles so of course he had to help Mom blow out hers.

Travis' accident!!!!

2008-11-18T10:07:00.000-08:00

This past Saturday Travis went to the dirt bike track and had a little accident. It was pretty windy at the track and Travis knew he probably shouldn't ride but did it anyways. He was taking a jump and the wind took him right down. He is pretty banged up. I keep telling him he is lucky that he didn't break his neck and is in a wheel chair for the rest of his life. He thinks he tore his shoulder and knee, his hip hurts the worst. It's really swollen and looks like he has saddle bags! Well he is pretty sick of everyone giving him a hard time but its because we all care for him and don't won't to see him get really hurt next time. He is going to keep riding but he promises he will be careful and not ride if its windy. I feel bad as I am typing this because I have not really be giving him much sympathy, in fact I have been pretty mean to him. It's just that he scares me, I can't bare to think of him REALLY getting hurt. I just want him to remember that he has two little boys that I want them to see his father grow old and be there for them throughout their lives. A dangerous hobby like dirt bike riding is just not worth the risk. I still want you to ride Travis, just be CAREFUL!! You may not believe me but I do love you and don't won't to see you get hurt. Here are a couple of pics of his injuries, his broken helmet and chess protector. WARNING: Hip shot is a little revealing!!!

This is NOT A BUTT SHOT!!!! This is the side of his thigh which shows you how swollen it is. It actually has gotten more swollen and bruised since this picture. I will have to send an update.

Linkin Park

2008-11-09T20:22:00.000-08:00

I know I have told a lot of people already but I thought I would post it anyways. So the lead singer from Linkin Park has moved here from L.A. He moved to Gilbert and lives in a community that one of my doctors I work for lives in. Travis does quite a bit of yard work in this community and it just so happens he was able to get the lead singer of Linkin Park yard. Pretty cool huh? Well, I told Travis he is getting closer to his 15 minutes of fame. You never know you could see him on the next episode of MTV's Cribs. You know the guy mowing the lawn in the background. Ha, ha, ha!!!

Halloween! Halloween! Halloween!

2008-11-05T22:02:00.001-08:00

This year was a very busy Halloween. We had 4 different events to attend. Which was a ton of fun but I am glad its over. First my friends Drew and Danielle from my work and I put on a Halloween party the weekend before Halloween. It was a ton of fun and we had a pretty good turn out. We had food, music, games, best costume and most original costume. Everyone dressed up pretty good, we had the Flintstones, Peter Pan, Wendy and Tinker Bell, Dorthy and the Lion, a clown, Travis and I were 70's disco, boy scout and his den mother ha, ha! The list goes on and on. It was a ton of work but well worth it. Thursday the 30th was my work building party. All the offices in are building have a Halloween party every year. This year my office was in charge of it so again a ton of work to do. Our theme was "Blast from the Past" and our office was assigned the 70's, that's why Travis I dressed disco this year. The other offices dressed 50's, 60's, 80's and 90's. Some of the girls in our office dressed as the Village People which was hilarious! They performed Y.M.C.A of course. Thursday night was our trunk or treat, the boys loved it and looked so dang cute. Poor Byson was so HOT! He was a chicken and the costume it did not breath well. Brennen was Thomas the Train, he went around yelling poop! poop! for Choo, Choo. Pretty funny! Friday was of course Halloween, our neighborhood puts on a little thing in the park just before trick or treating starts so we went to that for awhile. I had invited my whole family so it was fun hanging out with them. Our whole street set up in their drive ways and past out candy. We ate chili, visited with each other and of course took the kids around the block for a little trick or treating. Brennen couldn't say trick or treat so instead he would say "tweet" for treat and then right after he would say "duty" for thank you. I know, I know he can't talk he is being evaluated on Monday for speech because he is far from talking and says things completely wrong. Anyways, Halloween was fun and I love seeing my little boys dressed up all cute and having a good time. It makes everything so much more enjoyable.

Doing my best disco pose!

Travis doing his best Saturday Night Fever pose!

Keshia and Scott won most original costume. Scott was Richard Simons and Keshia is one of is fans. So freakin funny!

Kevin, Tarin and Macie won best costume. Prize included movie tickets, best buy gift card, lots of candy, a scary movie, and lots of fun Halloween gifts.

My sister Keshia, her husband Scott, My sister-in-law Melissa, my brother Logan with their boy Miles and my sister Jezerea.

Sallee and Derek, they are always so creative with their costumes. They probably would have won most original costume but they had to leave early. To bad so sad!!

My brother-in-law Ryan and his wife Katie. By the way some of these pics look cloudy because we had a fog machine going the whole time and it made all our pics look like this.

Valerie and Jen, I would have got a picture of them with their husband but they were not havin it. Valerie and Jen are much cuter anyways.

Shasta and Janea, so glad you guys came! Love you!

This is Kevin and Tarin and their cute little girl Macie.

Drew and Danielle being funny as usual. Drew's outfit is his original boy scout uniform. I can't believe he could still fit into it! Drew you skinny little man you!

The girls performing Y.M.C.A.

This is everyone I work with at our work building party.

Here is Dr. Porter, Dr. Kelly(recognize the outfit) and Dr. Austin. They are the doc's I work for.

Girls I work with, Callie, Cindy and Ashley.

Bryson my little chicken.

Brennen my little Thomas the Train.

This is my sis Jezerea and my Mom just chilin outside our house Halloween night

Finally we took Bryson out of his sweaty costume and he just had to help himself to a little treat.

This is my nephew Steven as a dinosaur and my little Bryson. They are two weeks apart.

Travis let Bryson have his sucker and Bryson held onto to that thing so tight, he was not giving it back.

My nephew Miles, Steven and my two boys. All the cute little cousins.

Gram taking Brennen out trick or treating.

Schnep Farms

2008-11-02T08:43:00.000-08:00

A couple of weeks ago we took the kids to Schnep Farms with some good friends of mine from work and had a great time. I love taking my boys places they have never been before and watching them get so excited over the littlest things. We ate, got on somes rides, went through the maze and watched the pigs race. It was a good time with the fam!

Heres Bryson playing with hey, he was so tired of being in his stroller so I finally just let him out and he just loved crawling around in the hey trying to eat it.

As you can tell I am having a great time!

This is Drew and Danielle, they freakin crack me up. I love you guys!

We took Brennen on the bee ride and of course he loved it and thought it was the coolest thing ever.

If Brennen could stay and ride these cars all night long he would have been in heaven. He just kept wanting Dad to take him over and over again. Dad got a really good workout!

San Carlos

2008-10-28T22:51:00.000-07:00

It has been awhile since my last post and I feel like I need to to a little catch up. At the beginning of this month we spent a long weekend in San Carlos Mexico with Travis' Mom. It was a fun relaxing weekend. Our boys loved the beach, Brennen especially. He had so much fun swimming and drinking a ton of salt water! Bryson loved picking up the sand and trying to eat it, silly boy. We sat him down in the sand thinking he was far enough away from the water but he wasn't and the water came right up to him knocking him right over. He did not like that! Sand was in his mouth, eyes, ears, everywhere! Poor guy. Our nights were spent playing games and watching movies with Travis' Mom and her husband Jim. I really enjoyed spending time with them and just plan having a good time. We deserved a good vacation and I really think we got one. Can't wait till the next one!

Our family pics!!

2008-10-02T16:37:00.000-07:00

I am so excited to show off our family pictures that we just go done. My good friend and photography buddy took these for us, aren't they fantastic! Her name is Danielle Moyers and she is a wonderful photographer if you would like, check out her blog to see more of her work, her link is on my blog list (DMP Home)

So isn't my family so dang cute? I have been waiting for Bryson to get a little older to do these pictures and I think the timing was perfect. My boys are the cutest things, I just can't stand it! The only thing was during the shoot we were all getting attacked by mosquitos, it was awful. My boys were miserable and we had to cut it short but we were still able to get some really cute pictures. Danielle even got a picture of a mosquito in action on Brennens forehead, poor guy he had so many bites all over him. Anyways, I love my sweet family and I can't believe how blessed I am. I look at these pictures and think how wonderful it is to be a part of this family. Also I just love photography, being able to capture these precious moments is so great! It makes me so excited to do photography and be able to have the chance do the same for others. So enjoy and let me know what you guys think. Hope everyone is well, have a great night!

IT'S ALL WORTH IT!!!

2008-09-30T13:47:00.000-07:00

We went out with some friends on Saturday night to do a little bowling. We have never taken Brennen before so we thought we would bring him along. He had such a great time. Now that I have kids of my own I have found that the things I am not so excited about anymore because I have gotten older are becoming fun again. I get so excited watching Brennen and Bryson having so much fun doing the little things. Watching him try to carry the blowing ball over to his lane was so funny. I look at my two boys and think this is why I love being a Mom. I know all Moms say that because they have to but I really do mean it. Some days I think "I can't do this" or "what the heck was I thinking" but when I play with Bryson and I get him laughing so hard and he is being so cute that I just can't stand it and when Brennen gives me a big slobbery kiss and hugs me and says "raoo mama" for I love you I can't help but think IT'S ALL WORTH IT!!!

A day at the dirt bike track!

2008-09-16T16:22:00.000-07:00

Here is Brett taking on a sweet jump!
Travis and Brett riding together, how cute.
Brett just chilin.
I love this picture, Travis lookin cool.
And Travis lookin really cool popin a wheelie!
Travis jumping over the finish line.

On Saturday my husband and his brother Brett went and rode their dirt bikes at the track off Ironwood and the 60. He has been wanting me to come and take pictures of them for some time so I finally made it out there with the kids and made it a dirt bike riding, picture taking day!

Travis' Business

2008-09-12T21:32:00.000-07:00

So most of you know Travis has started his own landscaping business. He is very talented and does great work. Here are some pictures of our backyard that he did. I am so proud of him and the hard work that he does. He has been doing this for over 7 years and started it all on his own. May of this year he finally got a name for his business and made it official. We were very nervous with this decision, it is scary making those first steps of starting your own business. But I am so happy for him and I know that he will do great and that this business will be successful because I know Travis won't let it be any other way. So keep us in mind if you know anyone who is looking for landscaping work!!!!

The loves of my life!

2008-09-09T15:11:00.000-07:00

So I just took my boys pictures and just had to show them off. I just love photography and have been doing lots of practice on my boys. Here they are Brennen just turned 2 in June and he is just full of life. We just can't get this kid to stop. He loves movies which he calls "boodies" and loves to carry around his new Buzz light year and Woody where ever he goes. Everything he does and says just makes me laugh. Bryson just turned 7 months and he is our little angel. He is perfect in every way. Ever since he was born he has been the perfect baby. He is full of smiles, laughter and happiness. We look at him and just think how does he do it, he seems to get cuter and cuter every day we just can't handle his cuteness.

Then there is my husband, he is definitely the love of my life not only did he give me the first 2 loves of my life but he is the most wonderful husband I could ask for. I fell in love with him all over again when I saw him as a father. He is such a great Dad to our boys and loves them so much. He is such a hard worker and is full of ambitions. What a great family I have, I thank my Heavenly Father every day for them. I couldn't ask for anything better.

WE ARE BLOGGERS NOW!!

2008-09-08T18:16:00.000-07:00

So here is the Bowman family blog. I just couldn't resist it anymore, I just had to join in the fun of blogging with everyone else. What sold me was being able to print it out. So here I go, this is my first post and I am so excited to get started!