7 is my Favorite number.

Okay, really it isn't my favorite number, but I have been tagged, so here it goes!

7 THINGS ABOUT ME

7 Things That Attract Me To The Opposite Sex
1. Extreme handsomeness
2. Fun to be around
3. Nice Hair...I know probably because I am a hair doer (that is the technical term by the way)
4. Athletic
5. Unselfish
6. Makes cute kids
7. He's gotta have a name like Joe Dayton or something.

7 of my Favorite Foods
1. Brazilian Churrasco
2. Pretty much anything that has a lot of carbs in it, I know I am so healthy
3. A good chip n salsa
4. Fruit smoothies
5. Flank Steak
6. Tootsie rolls
7. My mother-in-law's homemade rolls

7 Things I Can Not Do
1. Play the piano like I want to
2. Do lammy hops (it is a Dayton thing)
3. Fit into my jeans
4. Sew
5. Watch a good movie without crying, I am a bawl baby these days
6. Math
7. Stop eating

7 Celebrity's I Admire
1. I don't think I am going to be able to come up with seven since right now I can only think of one.
2. Reese Witherspoon, I just think she is AWESOME!
3. Oh, I do like Mark Ruffalo too, can you tell I like that movie Just like Heaven
4. ?????
5. I am really trying to think of some....not happening.
6. Yep, still nothin'
7. I guess I like Wayne Brady, he is pretty funny too! Can't really say I admire him though.

7 Things I Say Most Often
1. NO! (to my kids)
2. Oh, snap!
3. Dude
4. Kylee, stop picking on Jack
5. Jack, stop picking on Kylee
6. GUYS LEAVE MIA ALONE!!!!
7. SHHHHH.

7 Things I Can Do
1. Make Cute babies (with a little help from Joe and I guess there is some other power helping with that too)
2. Well, I used to be able to play soccer pretty well, and I still try.
3. Gosh, this question is harder than it seems
4. Yell at my kids. I shouldn't be bragging about that though.
5. Hair, mostly colors and cuts, styling isn't my forte.
6. Samba (Brazilian dance, mostly a workout)
7. Sing.

7 Things That I Plan To Do Before I Die
1. Have more cute babies.
2. Find my patience, I know it is somewhere.
3. Run a marathon (maybe with Barb, we will see about that)
4. Perfect a french braid, I know I should already know how to do that since I do hair and all, but sorry, I don't.
5. Go back to Brazil with my hubby.
6. Learn how to surf
7. Fit into my jeans again

I tag Jeni if she has time, and Janel.

*******WARNING********

If you are on a diet, READ NO FURTHER!!! I was just hopping around some food blogs yesterday, and I came across My Kitchen Cafe and there are like a GAZILION great recipes. This was one on there called Vanilla pudding cinnamon rolls. TOO GOOD! Just thought I would share. If anyone actually tries making these let me know, and take pics, I wanna see.

Fun Times.

 

Here is a collage of the fun times at the Dayton home. Kylee Decided she liked to brush Mia's hair straight down, so she would get a toothbrush and brush her hair down. Kids love bubble baths, and Mia took a bath in the sink. Fun, Fun times!!!

Happy Anniversary to ME!!

Yes, today makes 5 whole years together. I know crazy huh? I love this picture cause it pretty much sums "us" up! I remember our first year of marriage, I asked Joe..."can you believe it has been a year?" And do you know what he said...."YEAH!" Like yeah, it seems like it has been 10! Luckily the rest have been a lot more smooth! (the first was great too, don't get me wrong) I am the luckiest girl alive. I have the best husband, and cute kids to boot. Today we went to Tucano's for dinner YUMMO. (Thanks to Barbara again, who OFFERED to babysit, I know I am lucky right? Isn't she great?) Anyway Joe came up with the idea to play a memory game. We had different topics, like the first was most embarrassing moment since we have been together, and we would both give a memory etc. It was fun to go down memory lane with my hubby! AND, I get to have my carpets cleaned for my anniversary present....it is what I asked for! Love you Joe!

Hallie Peterson

My sister Mandy had her baby girl on Friday night. Hallie Peterson weighed just under 7 lbs, and looks TOTALLY Peterson to me. I guess Justin has some pretty strong genes, cause all their kids look like him. Here are some cute pics of the new baby. She was so aware when we went to see her, and she has a SUPER LONG tongue so we had to get a cute picture of that. I left my camera in the car, so thanks Mari for the pics!!

Gotta see it!

So, I know it is kinda "iffy" to talk politics, but I feel strongly about this one. I don't really LOVE Obama, or McCain, but I guess it is picking a lesser of two evils. This is a commercial that this guy made by himself. I promise it is worth watching. SORRY IF I OFFENDED ANYONE!!!

Goofy.

Isn't this the funniest picture? Kylee decided to put her glasses on Mia, and Mia couldn't decide if she liked it or not. But it was a funny time anyway! My kids are just goofy I think! Boy they keep me entertained! Kylee loves being a big sister. She asks me probably every 5 min...."Mom, can I hold Mia." Mia usually starts crying right when Kylee holds her. Mia looks around the room for me with a face that says "MOM HELP, she has me again" it is funny! There is a sad story with this though. Kylee realized the other day that Mia cries everytime she picks her up, and Kylee said, "Mom, how come Mia doesn't like me very much?" What do I say to that? It was quite sad. She is a bit overwhelming, but in the long run is just trying to help, and love her little sis! I love my kids!

6 months of Fun with Mia!

 

Mia is now 6 months old, and she has just been too much fun. Here are some cute pics of her throughout her 6 months. (mostly I was just trying out this new collage thing!!!)

Hunting with MY MAN!

Well, last Friday night Joe wanted to take me on a date. He decided he wanted to take me hunting with him. Some date huh? Well, it really actually was quite fun. We drove up A.F. canyon, parked, and got out and hiked for about 5 miles. We heard animals, and Joe had his little Elk callers and he would call for them, and he even got some answers back. We even saw some Elk. It was really fun just to be with him. Thanks to his favorite sister Barb who stayed with the kids so we could go have a fun time!

Kylee's first day of Pre-School

2 Weeks ago, Kylee wasn't too excited to go to school, then we went to a meet your teacher thing, and she got so excited. The whole way there, she said, "mom, are you going to stay there the WHOLE time with me?" I would say yes. Then 5 min. after we had been there, she said, "Okay, Mom, you could go home now!" Then she had her first day of school yesterday, and LOVED it. She was the "star" student, she got to hand out things with the teacher. She is growing up so much! What a good little girl I have!

Tender moments.

Tonight, like almost every other night, after Joe and I watched a couple episodes of Lost, we peeked in on all three of the kids.....First we go to Kylee, make sure she is covered, kiss her on the cheek, and go to Jack's room....make sure he is covered...then Mia...same thing. Tonight we did the same as ususal, and I had a tender "mother" moment. As I kissed Jack on the cheek and said "I love you buddy" he rolled over mostly asleep without even opening his eyes said "I love you mommy". He knew it was me even eyes shut and asleep. Now, this might not mean anything to anyone else, but it was a very tender moment for me, and it really makes me feel blessed to have children. I can't ever try to explain my love for them, IT IS JUST TOO MUCH!! I love being a mother! GOOD NIGHT!

I am officially a PRUNE!!

Why? You ask? Am I a prune? Well, I have had so many people tell me that I need to read the stinking Twilight series....well, I finally started a week ago and I have to say I am enjoying it. Who cares, you might say.....well, I DON'T READ!! Me Buffy, I just don't read. I hate reading. I don't know why, I would rather spend my time doing sudoku, or crossword puzzles, or even text twist on the internet. Well, I started reading it a week ago, and I am almost finished. (which might not be a great accomplishment for most readers, but it is for me...HUGE since I think the last time I actually finished a book of my own free will was a goosebumps book in like 6th grade) Now, let me tell you why I am a prune....I was just in the bath tub reading, and couldn't stop, and realized I had been in the tub for an hour...yep, I'm a prune. I guess I am a little behind. Oh well!!

Funny stuff!!!!

Okay, so anyone who as every gone to get their nails done, can agree with me that this is super funny! I love getting my nails done, so I am not "making fun", okay, maybe I am, but just watch this VIDEO and tell me what you think!!!

Water Balloons!!

Me and a couple of my friends decided to do some water balloons the other day for the kids. We had a bag of 150 water balloons, filled them all up, and put them all in the swimming pool, then took a picture of all the kids, and then let them throw the balloons. It took us quite a while to fill those suckers up, but it only took a few minutes for the kids to break them all. Well, they had a fun time anyway.

More Summer Fun

Here are some pictures from the past few weeks, just some of the fun things we did. Joseph's (cousin) birthday party, fire works, swimming, Chucky Cheeses, and more! My sister Ana made a cool Curious George cake for Joseph's birthday, she is pretty darn creative.

My "Bundle" of Joy.

Mia loves to be bundled when she falls asleep during the day. I have her bundled in my bed with a pillow and blankets around her. Yes, her foot is coming out of the blanket. She sleeps a lot with her feet up, kinda silly huh!?! I just had to get a picture cause I think she is so cute.

Oh, and just to set the record straight, I HAD mono when I was in high school, and they told me that it would always be "dormant" in my body, and that if my immune system ever got really thrashed again, that it could come back. Well, I started to get the symptoms for it, and they came and they are basically gone except for the swollen glands, and the hurty spleen. But compared to how it was in high school, NOTHING! I guess that my body has built up antibodies against it, so it doesn't strike as bad. Still not fun, but I am all itch free (pretty much anyway) and feeling sooooooo soooooooo sooooooo much better, so thanks for all your worries!!!

My Week and a Half in a Nutshell.

Okay, this is going to be a fun one.....I have the worst past couple of weeks, so I wanted to make sure you all knew and felt bad for me....just kidding, but I did want to get it down in writing in case I ever forget and take being healthy for granted. So, here is my week and a half in a nutshell, and it still isn't over.

Saturday July 19th- I started feeling really tired, and sore in a certain area...(boobie)
Sunday July 20th- I realize that I am not just sore, but I have Mastitis....not fun. So, my wonderful father-in-law calls me in a prescription, and I start on a antibiotic.
Monday July 21st- I started to feel pretty good.
Tuesday July 22nd- I started to feel really yucky again.....realized that I had a UTI....not fun....wonderful father-in law calls in another prescription.
Wednesday July 23rd- I started to feel pretty good again.
Thursday July 24th- Started getting an ache in my back again, which usually tells me something is wrong with my kidney's.......I ignore it.
Friday July 25th- Feeling tired and not so great.
Saturday July 26th- I am starting to think I may or may not have kidney stones, still have a pain in my back, and not feeling so great. Start to get a little itchy on chest and back.
Sunday July 27th- FEELING LIKE CRAP. Didn't go to church, slept, cried and wanted to die all day. I went to the insta-care doctor, they took some blood, and urine, and came up with....NOTHING!! The doctor did put me on a new prescription for my UTI, cause the other wasn't powerful enough.....we think....I start to get a lot of little red spots on my chest and back.
Monday July 28th- I wake up with red spots on my whole body.......TOTALLY ITCHY! I can't get relief. I have puffy eyes, swollen glands, sore throat, and extremely tired. The itchiness is a reaction from the antibiotic and MONO...Yes, I have MONO....no I haven't been kissing high school boys. I get some benedryll for my itchy body....can't sleep....ITCHY!!!!!
Tuesday July 29th- Still very itchy, my body is completely covered in red welt-like spots. I am tired. I hope you all feel bad now! Just kidding, but seriously you DO NOT want to be itchy for two days and nights straight....it is sooooo not fun. We will see what tomorrow brings. I forgot to mention that my wonderful husband has been so great this whole time. I am sure I have been impossible to live with, but he has been awesome, supportive, and gave me a blessing and said I would recover quickly....THANKS BABE!

MEMORIES.

The Memory Post

1. As a comment on my blog, leave a memory that you and I had together. It doesn't matter if you know me a little or a lot, anything you remember! If we're only blogging friends, write about a post that is the most memorable for you.

2. Next, if you feel so inclined, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. If you leave a memory about me, I'll be sure to write one about you...!

3. If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all. ☺

A week of FIRSTS!

Mia four and a half months old....her first haircut....need I say more?

BEFORE



AFTER

Sad Day.

Well, after a long 2 week vacation, which was great by the way. Mia decided that I wasn't producing enough milk for her. So today I decided to give her some solid food and a bottle. She actually liked it quite a bit. It is a sad day when you don't make enough milk for your child, and you love nursing soooooo much......like me. Oh well, I guess I will just keep doing as much as I can. On a lighter note.....the newest member of the Dayton family was born. Perry (Joe's younger brother) and Ana (his wife obviously) had their first baby today at 10:00 this morning. Thomas Perry Dayton weighed 7 lbs 1 oz and 19 inches long. Cute little bugger with a weird shaped head! We are glad he is here safe and healthy. Pictures of Tommy and the fun two week vacation are on their way! But in the mean time enjoy this picture of Mia and her first solids.