Easter

Happy Easter Everyone!

We had a fun Easter. The boys woke up and found their easter baskets. The Easter Bunny had brought them these little "Fur Real" animals. Collin has been asking for a pet duck for a while now. I'm not sure where he got the idea from. Since I refuse to have a real duck for a pet, he got this fake one that quacks and flaps it's wings. Good enough. Ty finally got a "real" puppy. He loves it, and it doesn't need to be potty trained. So, we're all happy. The Easter Bunny knows us well.

Here I am with my little Sunbeam class on Easter Sunday. They were a little hyper-active on Sunday, thanks to all the easter candy, so we went outside and had a little run around time for them to get some energy out. Aren't they cute?
Here they are again playing "follow the leader". So cute! I love these little people. They make me laugh. I'm enjoying my calling right now.

Happy Mothers Day Everyone!

I had a great Mothers Day! Jesse let me sleep in and when I woke up he had a nice breakfast made for me. Collin gave me a pack of gum, a picture of himself he had put together at preschool, and a LIFESIZE drawing of himself he made at church, and a letter about me (which is hilarious). Jesse gave me 2 dozen roses and some capris. Very Sweet. We had an eventful weekend...from recipe night with the girls, to soccer games, to Ty's birthday...We were very busy.

I want to just say to my mom: I love you, you're the best mom and grandma ever! Thank you for being there for me through thick and thin. I hope I can be half the mom to my 2 kids that you have been to all 6 of your kids! AND to my mother in law: I love you too. I am so thankful to have a "mom #2" (as we call it) that I can confide in and laugh with. You are a wonderful grandma as well. Thank you for raising Jesse to be the great person that he is!

And last, and probably least at this point (after that mom day sentiment...) The Bachelor season finale is tonight. YAY, I'm sick of thinking about it. Let's get on with it already!

Recipe Night with the Girls!

Hello Ladies!

We call it recipe night, but we all manage to fit in a few extras...Like getting our nose hairs waxed. Well, Jami and Kristi anyway - thanks to Dana!

Beautiful Kris!
Tolman and Collin managed to sneak into the girl party to get themselves a snack.

HAPPY 1st BIRTHDAY TY!! MAY 10, 2008

The usual mischief started off the day...removing all the videos from the cabinet. A daily pleasure for baby Ty.

Ty discovers his first gift of the day! He loved it!

Cousins: Cambree, Lindsey, Lauren. And neighbor friend: Bella

Happy 1 year Birthday Ty Ty!

The mess begins!

He was a little confused by the whole thing, but was happy to just go with it!

Women's Conference Conclusion

I just have to say that I am so happy that I had the opportunity to go to women's conference this year. I recommend it to everyone. It was such an amazing experience to be in the same room as the new prophet, President Thomas S. Monson. He is such a sweet and funny man. He brought a wonderful spirit with him that I can honestly say, struck me to the core. I know that he is the new Prophet. When he entered the room I got the chills. Everyone stood and went silent. After a moment of silence, 20,000 women began singing "We thank thee O God for a Prophet" spontaneously - talk about powerful. I couldn't even sing I was so overwhelmed by the spirit. He, of course, had a lot of good things to say today. The thing that struck me the most was that he reminded us that life is short, and we should embrace every day. He told us to think of everyday as a special occasion; telling us all to wear our new clothes as soon as possible, love our children as if it were our last chance, call the people we've been meaning to call, and last of all, forget about all the things that just don't matter. I have turned a new leaf by going to this conference. I learned a lot about myself and the way I've been perceiving things lately - and I got a few ideas on how to make my life a little happier and a little better, simply by changing my attitude. I hope that I can keep this feeling that I have right now with me for a while - because it just feels good.

HAPPY MAY DAY

Today was a wonderful day. I went with Wendy to the BYU Women's Conference. It was so awesome, and so inspiring. We were running a little late this morning getting there, but as we were driving along University Parkway we were about to pass the KRISPY KREME doughnut store, and we had to quickly vere right. We couldn't pass up a hot doughnut (OR 4). We made it to the conference just in time to hear Sheri Dew speak. She gave such a great message on overcoming the message the world gives us about being POWERFUL WOMEN. She reminded us that we DON'T need to be SKINNY, RICH, a CEO of a company, OR a CELEBRITY to be powerful in this life. We each are powerful examples to EVERYONE around us EVERYDAY! She challenged us to post on our blog, or wherever we could reach people, to state that message. Women need to be powerful in the HOME and in the COMMUNITY establishing values and putting NO VALUE on vain images and material things of this world. I absolutely LOVE this message. There is not a single woman I know (including myself) that doesn't feel self concious or weak in one way or another. Satan wants us to believe we are worthless, but he is wrong. He attacks us (our self esteem and worth) because he knows we are the most powerful tool on this earth. WE WOMEN are the ones that can turn around a family, a community, a country, a WORLD!!! Very inspiring. I just had to put in my little comment on the matter. I am going to try harder to focus on the good and power that I posess, and put it to good use. I'm looking forward to another uplifting day tomorrow at women's conference. President Monson is speaking at the close of the conference tomorrow and I'm really looking forward to his message. May you all feel uplifted and happier after reading this (because it's pretty much just all my best girlfriends that read this, and I love you all and think you all have great power and potential)!!

A Near Perfect Day!

Wendy & Jami - Two of my most FAVORITE people -

I love you guys!!

Bella & Collin


Today was such a beautiful day! I was so happy to have a free day to just enjoy my kids and the nice weather. I am so grateful to be home during the day with them. Sometimes it's easy to forget how good I have it. We enjoyed a fun day at the park with Wendy & her kids and Jami & her kids. When we got back from the park Collin and Bella helped me wash the car. I love the warm weather and I am so excited for the summer!!!

Collin's 1st Soccer Game

The 4 year old Mob. Hilarious!! This little girl on his soccer team stole the show. She made all three goals for his team! Collin didn't want to get too involved. He pretty much steered clear of the ball. Toward the end of the game he said, "Mom, I'm boring." Go figure.

Newport Beach

Building Sand Castles Grandma and Grandpa

Grandpa lost his wallet while we were there. He walked all the way back to the car where we had parked on the side of a main road and found his wallet sitting on top of the car! Fortunately nothing was missing!
We were happy that Adam decided to stay a few more hours at the beach with us. He was so fun to have along on this trip. All the kids wanted to ride all the rides in Disneyland with him, and he always had one of our children in his arms as we waited in all the long lines! He had to fly out right after we left the beach.
Collin and Cambree
Hot Stuff.

DISNEYLAND 2008

Collin's 1st Airplane Flight!

Collin was more excited to fly on the plane than he was to go to Disneyland! When I told him we were flying to Disney instead of driving he put his hands on his cheeks and said, "Mom, that's what I've always dreamed about!" The poor thing suffers from motion sickness though. He got so sick both to and from California and had to take advantage of the courtesy sick bags! Baby Ty was safely at home with Grandma Helen being spoiled with treats and balloons. He didn't miss us one bit!

When we were packing to go, Collin reminded me to pack his mickey mouse ears. He had saved his from our last trip to Disneyland in 2006. I thought it was so cute, and it saved us from having to buy another pair this year!

Adam, Hailey, Collin, Grandpa, Cambree and Grandma

We love you Mickey Mouse!

Collin and Pluto

Cambree, Wendy, Deanne and Steve on Alice in Wonderland.

The Easter Egg Hunt(s)

Jesse is such a good dad!So far, So good for Collin
The Mother Load!
This year the annual Clegg family easter egg hunt wasn't quite as "eggciting" because the Bennett cousins were out of town in St. George. Although they were missed, Kassidy, Grace, Emelyn, and Collin made out like bandits with the surplus of eggs!
On Easter Sunday, Grandma Helen put on an egg hunt for all the grandkids on the Buchanan side! Lauren, Lindsey, and Collin were thrilled to gather up as many eggs as possible! (Necessary Note: Collin looked adorable on Easter Sunday, although I was never able to get a picture of him in his "Easter Best". Brian and Cally gave him these Spiderman pajamas for his birthday and they have become a permanent fixture on his body. Some battles just aren't worth fighting. He's only 4 years old once, right?)

The Ups and Downs of Easter 2008

Easter Morning Collin and Ty discover what the Easter Bunny brought them.

Sweet Baby Ty - 10 month old Big Brother Collin - 4 years old
Sad Baby Ty - It's tough being a baby! Time to Dye Easter eggs. Collin thought this was the coolest idea ever. Of course, this did not wrap up without incident. It wouldn't be a complete day of egg dying without spilling at least one glass of Dye!!

Collin Turns Four - March 8, 2008

This is what we call the "Annual Picture" at Sugarhouse park. We have taken Collin here for a picture next to the same tree every year on his birthday since he turned one.

(This is Jesse's idea. Let us give credit where credit is due.)
I love my little Collin!
When I asked Collin what he wanted to do for his birthday he exclaimed, "I want to go to Old Mcdonalds!" We didn't argue. We'll keep things as cheap as we can as long as we can!
Collin with his cousins Cambree and Kassidy
Grandma June, Kassidy, Cambree, Collin, and Grandma Deanne