Cram Corner

Happy 6th Birthday Boston

2011-09-19T22:41:00.000-07:00

6 years old! I can't believe this boy is already 6! He was the best baby I ever had! He was always happy and never cried! He is now still such a good kid! I have my days with him but he is the greatest thing in this family! He never wants anyone to be left out and is friends with everyone (He picks on alot of kids but for some reason all the kids always want to play with Boston) Not a day goes by where I am not thinking about his future and what it can be and what it could be! I pray he lives a long healthy life and that his health will only be better. I found this off a blog and thought I'd share! Most/ALL people don't realize what we go through on a day to day basis and why leaving him with someone is so hard for us unless the completely know how to care for him!

In a world where there seem to be so many new cases of allergies, I am finding that many people I meet indeed do have a child with allergies. Many of these people are passionate about keeping their children safe, and more specifically safe at school. I listen to how class parties shouldn’t have snacks so their kids don’t feel left out, or kids shouldn’t be allowed to celebrate birthday’s with a cupcake but rather a pencil for every kid in the class. But what always stands out to me in these types of conversations is that the parent usually ends each statement with, “because my kid could die.”
We have been living with Type 1 diabetes for over 4 years. I have explained this disease to numerous teachers, classroom aides, Principals, Vice Principals, class mothers, and friends’ mothers. Really, almost too many people to count as I always feel I am on a crusade of educating everyone about Type 1 diabetes. But until very recently I never added the, “because my kid could die,” statement to my conversations. But that is very much the truth.

I don’t want my son’s sugar to plummet while he is sleeping, “because my kid could die.”

I don’t want my son’s sugar to go unchecked and go to high, “because my kid could die.”

I don’t want my son’s sugar to drop so low when he is high up on the jungle gym as he could fall, hit his head, “because my kid could die.”

I am not sure why this statement hadn’t really passed my lips in the four years since diagnosis. Until recently.

Maybe I am taking some lead from the mom’s of kids with allergies, knowing that the world listens a little better when you add in that a mistake may make a child die. Maybe I am tired of living with this disease 24 hours a day 7 days a week and people still aren’t getting how serious this hidden disease really is. Maybe I want people to understand that the reason I wake up at night, sometimes several times a night, over the course of four years is because I do not want my child to die.

Maybe I am just coming to terms with the fact that my child, my heart and soul, my absolute reason for living, could indeed die from this disgusting disease at any given moment.

I make a flippant remark the other day to a friend when we were talking about ‘my’ life. ”You know it’s a good day in our house when everyone wakes up alive.” It came out faster than I could stop it. As my mom used to say, what’s on my lung comes off my tongue, and this was the case. Although what I said was not insulting anyone it did set ME back a few steps.

In my world, yes, there are fights about school and even with the school. Arguments about cleaning up or lack thereof. Dissent when it comes to bed time. But all in all, it’s a good day in our house when everyone wakes up alive.

I know this isn't a normal birthday post but his little birthday party won't be for a few weeks so I will post more then!! I just really wanted to share! I love my son for the person he is and who he will become! As hard as my days get, I wouldn't change it for world! He is very active and loves being on the go! He cant sit still for 10 seconds! He wants to be friends with everyone, even if they don't want to be his friend! he invites everyone he sees to go on a ride in dads truck! He never wants anyone left out!
I have hard days where I think too much about his disease and all I can do is cry and then other days where I am just fine! I always think "I have it hard but someone out there has it harder" It helps me get through the day knowing I have my son at home with me and I can care for him on my own. There are alot of Dr appointments but I would take that over something way worse anyday! This poor guy also suffers from ADHD he can't officially get diagnosed for it but 100% sure he has it. He is slot of work. Most days I struggle I try to focus just on him to help him but with having a baby and another child to care for as well, I have to give them equal attention! he gets left out slot because sometimes he is just too much for some people to handle and most people don't want to have to deal with it but he is happy with the friends he has and they love him to pieces! As much as Boston picks and pokes and annoys them, they love him! We just recently had our good friends move into the ward, I was nervous to have Boston play with them cause I didn't want them to think that he ws just a mean little boy who just causes trouble. I was wrong they love him even when he is a punk! In fact her girls asked to play with him everyday! He loves playing with them too! We are so glad they moved here! Marc and I needed friends to hangout with and Boston is loving every minute of it! I could ramble on and on! I am just so very blessed to have Boston in my life he puts a smile on our faces everyday! love you bud! your getting so big and turning out to be such an amazing son!!! love ya

Beckham 9 month stats!

2011-09-09T22:01:00.000-07:00

This hadsome guy turned 9 months on Aug 23! I'm loving this age!! He definantly is my first MAMA's boy and I am kinda liking it!! I haven't had any kids be so attached! He doesn't really cry very often and just wants to play around. He is starting to stand a little bit but not completely! He doesn't like babyfood so trying to find foods he can eat is kind of tricky! He loves climbing up all the stairs and going to play with Boston in his room!! As of right now he is in the 2nd % for weight and 70% for height! Tall and skinny! He sleeps through the night which is super nice! He loves my neighbors! They always come take him away, which gives me a break and is way nice, they play with him, change his diaper, bathe him and feed him!! He is just a happy little guy!! We love you buddy

2011-09-09T20:39:00.000-07:00

Ashtons first day of preschool. She was not wanting her picture taken today. She wanted a different outfit and her hair curled it made her a little bit happy!! LOL. Her and my cute little neighbor go to school together at the same time Talon. We tried getting Berkley in too but there wasn't room in their class. She loves going to Mrs. Katies class!! This year she will learn to read! She knows her letters and sounds!! She does really well in school and enjoys going most days! I can't believe she will be in Kindergarten next year!! She is growing too fast. We have her in a tumbling class with her cute little friend Berkley and an acting class as well. Can't wait to see all she learn this year! She is my little Bestie! Always wondering where mom is and worried if I'm ok! We love this little girl to pieces!!

Bostons first day of Kindergarten

2011-08-31T04:43:00.001-07:00

I can't believe my little 6lb 9oz baby is now in Kindergarten!! He loves it! His first day was a hit!! I am so proud of how far he has come! He started out a normal baby, happy as can be and learning at a normal pace. Things got a little crazy when he was diagnosed with his diabetes. From him being so sick, his body was focusing on healing and taking care of his body rather than helping him learn knew things. It got him behind in learning. Today he is now right where he needs to be and even a little bit further! He amazes me everyday! He is the nicest little guy, sure he kicks and hits and fights, but he never wants anyone left out and asks everyone to come play or go on a ride in Marcs truck! He even asked every kid on our street to come to the splash park with us!!! lol (I couldn't take them all so I said they could come if their parents could come!) This boy is so much fun and I can't wait to see what he can achieve!!

School Started:Tuesday August 30, 2011
Time: 9:15am-12:08
Teacher: Mrs. Brun
Kids his knows in his class or that is in our neighborhood: Alex Gray, Salem Shimikonis, Maggie, and Brian Roark
Barbie helps him with his diabetes!
His twin cousins go to the same school just in a different class!

Update

2011-08-21T21:31:00.000-07:00

It's been a while since I posted since school is starting soon I will jump back on the band wagon!!

Boston gets to meet his Kindergarten Teacher Mrs Brun tomorrow and then starts school in a week
Ashton has an open house for preschool on Thursday and starts school the day after labor day
Marc just got a brand new 2011 Nissian Titan truck from his work that he also got to pick out rims and tires for it,
i've just been shopping getting the kids ready for school
Beckham is standing on his own and shaking his head No, climbs out of his highchair, crawls and chases Boston and is growing so fast!,

Marc and I get to take our first Alone trip this friday to Portland Oregon, I know most of you are thinking "what about all the cruises?" Well most of the time my hubby is of with all his employees so it's not really our alone trip!! So I'm super excited! We get to go to our friends wedding while we are there! I have been to the Houston Temple, Mesa Temple, and one the Portand Temple! It's fun being able to go to different states temples!!

I will post more of my kids first day of school when it comes to that day!! Hope all is well!

Beckham 6 months

2011-06-28T03:33:00.000-07:00

Beckhams 6 month pics! I love them they turned out so cute!! Britt does such an amazing job!! I had him get pics with the DishOne and BioGaurd hats, Both of Marcs companies just for kicks!!

I love this little guy to pieces!! He is such a happy baby and never cries!! I've be lucky to have my babies not go through the "Stranger Danger" he will let anyone hold him!! My neighbor kids always come over and take him to their house! It's kind of a nice break for me:)! They love playing with him!! Infact just tonight their oldest son, who is 16, while Marc and I ate dinner, and Beck was done eating, he came and took him out of his carseat, cause he was a little fussy, took him in his room and put him to sleep!! They all love all my kids and play with them non-stop!! We love this little guy and all the cute fun things he does!!

Gradutation Gift

2011-06-28T03:27:00.000-07:00

For Gradutation we got our kids new bikes!! They had the 12" ones and they were just getting to big for them! We gave Boston his without training wheels and he learned within seconds how to ride it without them!! That's one amazing thing about him, he learns alot of things later in life but he learns it so fast! He loves his new bike! She loves her bike too! She rides it every now and then! She loves the purse that came on it the best!! LOL she can ride it but will when she wants to!!!

Ashtons Preschool Graduation

2011-06-28T03:04:00.000-07:00

Ashton is getting so big! She had her first year of preschool and did awesome! I can't believe how much she learned! She started out in Aug knowing nothing. She was quite shy and wasn't speaking great so that had alot to do with it. But y the end of the year she knew how to write her name she knew almost all her letters and sounds, some of the shapes, the pledge, weekdays, months and seasons, and he cold identify her colors. She is becoming so smart! She has a vry unique way of learning! She catches onto music quickly and can sing songs as soon as she hears it once!! Sometimes she doesn't know the word the song says but she knows the sound and the beat! I can't believe my little girl is growing so fast! 1 more year of preschool and she will be 1 year behind her brother in Kindergarten! Her Best Friends right now are Emily, Brindley, Zach and Bryson! But most of all their toys! She will spend hours at their house playing with their toys! She is so quite they sometimes dont even realize she is there!!! I'm so excited for next year to see how much more she will learn!! Love you Ashty!

Boston Graduates Mrs Katies class 2010-2011

2011-05-28T10:57:00.000-07:00

I can't believe Boston is done with preschool and moving up to Kindergarten!! He is so smart!! He can sound out words, counts to 100, writes his name, knows how to write all his letters and sounds, knows some of the sight words, knows his shapes, has the pledge, weekdays, months and seasons memorized, can write and identify numbers, knows all his colors, knows right from left, recognizes patterns, creates patterns, and so much more!!! He really is improving so much!! He still has a hard time sitting still, and he loses his train of thought fast, but he has done awesome! We are so proud of how far he has come and what he has accomplished!! He is so excited to go to "Brindley and Emilys school" Hidden Hollow Elementry! His best friends right now are
Zach, Bryson, Brindley and Emily Herd
Bryson, Drayton and Talon Vansickle
Willow and Ender
Iran and Seria Gonzalez
Maggie and Stella
Yes they all play together! It's a fun big group!!
One thing out of the many that I love about Boston is he wants to be friends with everyone!! Like Father Like Son! His dad is the same way!!

Boston Graduates Preschool!! Part 1

2011-05-27T07:28:00.001-07:00

I can't believe Boston is done with Preschool. After 3 years of being at the Pony Express preschool he is ready to moveup to Kindergarten! While his body was going threw so much when he was diagnosed with diabetes, His body was more in tune with taking care of his body then learning new things! He fell behind and so we were recommended to go to kids on the move to see if he qualified to recieve services! He did so he was able to go to the Pony Express Elementry for 3 years for free!! He had a developement delay and he also had to take speech!! They were suprised how well he has done!! His Teacher Ms Gina and teacher helpers Ms. Lisa and Ms. Angie. He also hd 2 speech teahcer Ms. Karen and Ms Jackie! He had his cute little preschool on May 26, 2011. It was so fun to watch him sing all the songs and do all the actions!! He really has gotten so smart! It was a great 3 years and he looks forward to go to (Brindley and Emilys school next year!!!His Best Friend in his class is Garrison he is in the Blue and Green strip shirt!! I guess Boston is always the topic of his and his moms conversation when he gets home from school!!!

Beckhams 6 month update!

2011-05-22T04:05:00.000-07:00

14.5lbs 10%
16.9 Head circumfrence 25%
26.2 heighth 50%

Beckham is getting so big!! I love and hate it!! He is the happiest guy and never fusses! He is now teething (no signs of teeth the Dr just said he was!) Hes a little more fussy than usual but nothing to extreme! He is sitting up and has been for a few weeks! He acts like he wants to crawl, so we will see what happens there!! He loves the jumparoo!! Even when he;s not in it his legs get going! He lets anyone hold him! He smiles constantly! He can grab the bigger snacks and chew them all up!! The little ones he picks up but still has a little bit of a hard time finding his mouth! He is a stiff little guy and can stand really well while we hold onto him!! He will stand against the couch without our help!! He likes eating, Butternut squash, carrots, bananas, and sweet potatos and that's it!

I am just really lucky I have such awesome babies!! I love them all!

Boston

2011-05-16T05:02:00.001-07:00

WOW is my oldest almost 6? I can't believe how time flies! This guy is the best, fun, and most challanging kid!! He wants everyone to be his friend. I do have to say he is probably the most popular kid in the neighborhood! Everyone in every age group loves him!! He is growing up so fast and is getting to be so smart!! He knows all his numbers and counts to 100 almost everyday! He spells and writes his name! Hes reading really good too!! He has progressed so much for all he has been through!!! graduates preschool on Friday May 27 and the starts kindergarten!! I can't believe I have a kindergartener? He is my out doors boy!! He always wants to be out doors!! He is definantly a DADDYs Boy. He never wants Marc to go to work. He will sit by his window and wait for Marc to get home almost every day! Marc takes him driving and lets him steer! He actually does a really good job!!

This little stinker is going through a BOY WHO CALLED WOLF phase!! I don't know what it is about this kid but he always says the exact opposite of what really happened or what happened! So I never know the whole story!! I guess he will do anything for any kind of attention! He never wants anyone to be left out! He comes in and gets snacks or drinks or anything for everyone!! He wants everyone to come play!! His Best Friends right now are Talon and Drayton and Zach, Bryson, Brindley and Emily!! He wants to play with them every second of everyday!! He can't stand to just sit still for 10 seconds!! He is in Tee Ball now and loves playing! He hates practice he only wants to play the game!! He hits really good!! Although I think basketball he is alot better in! Marc plays with him on a hoop that fits his size and Boston makes almost every basket! He is a Follower and just wants to be around everyone!! Somedays he is a mean little sucker and I get all the neighbor kids telling on him. Sometimes I just have to tell the kids not to play with him if he is mean to them because they tell on him for the dumbest things!!LOL you gotta love the tattling these little kids do!! He's all boy thats for sure!!

His Diabetes is a roller coaster. But we are working on making it better!! The end of this year we can get him a new pump that has a hand held device that I can carry around with me!! He can now test himself and is starting to read what his Bloog Glucose level is!! It's hard teaching him everything from school to his Diabetes but he seems to be doing really good!! He is so good about everything never complains about having diabetes!! Life for him is too much fun to worry!! We love him and are so glad he is where he is today!!

Ashton

2011-05-16T04:33:00.000-07:00

Ashton is growing up so fast! She is now 4 and has the biggest imagination there is! She my little spit ball! You never know if she is in a good mood or bad mood! LOL
Ashton loves loves loves the movie Tangled! She actually ties a Robe tie in her hair to make it look like she has Rapunzel hair! She acts out every scene from the movie word for word! She even makes me or whoever she is playing with say the lines so she can say her parts!! She memorizes movies so dang fast!! I really want to put her in acting classes! She has been taking Hip Hop and Tumbling and she loves both of them and has a blast! She is my tall skinny girl! She's about the same heighth as her brother and twin nieces who are almost a year older than her!! This little girl already has a cute little toned belly! I've actually had a few people comment about it!!
Heres a little idea of how her imagination works! She has this little Rapunzel doll that came on her birthday cake, that she has tied a ribbon to to make it have longer hair! She has done this with almost all her barbies and tinkerbell dolls! She actually tied my Robe tie to her door knob so she could hang on it like Rapunzel does when she first leaves the tower!! She just barely discovered that in the very back of my car I have a seat belt on the ceiling that you can attach a detach from the seat! well she sneaks in my car and hangs from that too!! My favorite thing she does is acts out the scene where she finally gets out of the tower but then thinks she made a mistake. Ashton does every part in order! I can't help but laugh so hard cause she is so dang cute!! The top photos my little neighbor girl Emily likes to dress her up and do her hair! Ashton seems to love it!

I don't know what it is about this girl but she could stay awake all night if we let her!! We put them to bed about 9ish and she will be playing in her room until about midnight! Shes got lots and lots of energy!! She is getting to be a smart little girl!! She knows all her sounds to the letters and counts all the time!! She writes her name pretty good but could still use some help!! She loves preschool and loves Ms Katie! She graduates her first year of preschool on Friday May 27! She started school barely talking and has ended doing so many things!! We are working with her on her reading but we aren't as strict with her like we are Boston cause she still has one more year until Kindergarten!! She is already so smart I can't wait to see what the future will bring for her!! We are so lucky to have her in our family!

Beckham

2011-05-16T03:55:00.000-07:00

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Beckham is growing so fast! I can't believe what a good baby he is! He hardly ever cries and when he does you can barely hear him! He is really mellow and always smiling!! I found out a few weeks ago he had a double ear infection. I would have never known, I took him in to see why he was gagging so much when he coughed and came out with the ear infection. He is such a blessing in our life. We never thought we would have anymore kids. Having 2 close together and hitting one stage after another, we thought "We are done!" Im so glad we opt out on that. 3 is such a breeze and alot easier than 2!! Beckham has always been a stiff little guy! at 5 months he stands, with the couch support that is and he is now trying to move his legs in crawling position! He's about average in size! not super tall not short, not skinny, not chubby. Just right in the middle! He use to sleep all through the night and ever since he went through that gagging spurt he now wakes up around 4:00 am. Hopefully that will change soon! He doesn't help that he is still in our room since Bostons new room isn't done yet!

I'm so lucky to have such great neighbors that love my kids! Almost everyday the Herd kids come and take Beckham for a few hours (Until he gets fussy to eat or just tired) They can't get enough of him! Zach who is 16 came over to hold him and ended up falling asleep on my couch with him!! It was so cute!! My other neighbor and Best Friend, has a little girl, Blakli, who is 2 months older than Beck! It's funny cause we also have Ashton and Talon who are 2 weeks apart (Ashton is older) so we have 2 kids the same age! Beckham (in the picture above) is about the same size as her, so to me he is a tank! She has grown a little bit now but I am sure he will catch up in no time!!

Beckham loves everyone! He has no stranger danger! He lets anyone hold him! He is starting to give little hugs and kisses!! He will sleep anywhere! Call me crazy but when he is napping kids are running in and out and screaming and what not, I actually leave my bedroom door open, where he sleeps, and he doesn't wake up! I also vacuum while he is sleeping! I do this so he is use to noise, I've done this with all my kids! That way when we go on Vacation or just have them nap somewhere, people don't have to be quite. He is a good sleeper! He takes a morning nap aroung 9:30 until about 11:00 Then goes back down at about 1:30-4:30ish!! This little guy never took a binkie until he was about 4 1/2 months! Now he loves his binkie! I love it to! I think kids are so cute with binkies! He is just the best little guy! We love him to pieces! He will be 6 months old in about a week!! I can't wait to see what the future holds for this little guy!!

Our Crazy Life

2011-05-16T03:22:00.000-07:00

So as you can see I haven't really posted much!! I know I know I said I would keep this up and going! Our lives are just super busy! With 3 kids and Marcs having 2 different companies and about 200 sales reps to deal with on a daily basis things just get out of wack!! NO TIME NO TIME. As of right now Boston, Ashton and Beckham are all at a fun stage, yet challanging at times! Beckham is growing up so fast and is so much fun and so easy!! Ashton is a little spit ball! You never know what kind of mood this little girl is going to be in! Boston is getting so smart! From reading, doing addition etc etc he is growing up!! I love them so much!! I've also been keeping my self busy organizing, making my own baby food, taking the kids to their Hip Hop and sporting events!! Life just never slows down in the Cram home!

Marc on the other hand has 2 successful businesses! I can't brag enough about what an amazing person he is! Summertime is always takin away from us we unreal craziness and super busy! Marcs days start out with Phone call after phone call. I swear he goes through about 20,000 min a day on his cell phone, helping out reps, making business decisions, trying to make everyone happy, etc etc, This usually starts around 7:00 am! He drives into work about 10ish or so. Some people are thinking "Wow he gets to go to work late" Thats usually not the case. He's ususally so busy talking on the phone helping out reps he doesn't get a chance to get up and get ready. Anyways after working all day longer some days not getting home tell midnight others about 7:30! Don't worry his day doesn't end there. More phone calls! And a few nights a week he is up until 2:00 am doing a spot light (this is where he records himself to show the reps who is the number 1 office, sales rep who sold what amounts, and also a modivation!! And alot more other things I'm not really sure about. He does this for both The Dish Company and the Pest Company!! Sometimes I wonder how he even gets it all done!! Just talking about it stresses me out and wears me out! it's a 24/7 job! Yes he even gets calls on Sundays. We just never stop!

I couldn't ask for a better Dad for my kids! He always finds time to play with the kids, help them with reading, Plays barbies with Ashton, Baseball with Boston and plays with little Beckham! Always trying to keep us happy!! We love him very much!! So please forgive me for not having very many posts!!! :)

RIP Emmett Corrigan

2011-03-13T20:49:00.000-07:00

This sweet family lost their dad on Friday March 11, 2011. He and his wife sold with us in AZ back in 2004, where we became good friends. Marc also served a mission with him and became friends with him there!! On Friday March 11 Emmett was shot in the chest and in the head. His shotter was Robert Hall. For whatever reason this man knew that he wanted to get Emmett. We are unsure of the whole story but are very heart broken that this has happened. This Robert Hall guy took a father away from an amazing mother and 5 kids. Twin girls that were 6 all the way down to their new baby boy 2 months old. I am really at a loss of for words. This just does not happen in real life only in the movies. We will be praying every day that Ashlee and her 5 little kids will always be safe and watched over and that they will always be taken care of. I hope they will find peace and happiness in this extremely difficult time! I will always hold my kid close and my family. You just never know when it may change.

Beckhams Blessing

2011-03-13T20:46:00.000-07:00

We Blessed this sweet boy on March 6, 2011! Marc did an awesome job!! We are very blessed to have this little guy in our family! He is such a good baby and is always happy!!! We love him very much! I love his cute blessing outfit!!

We've Been Busy

2011-03-13T20:39:00.000-07:00

We've been busy!!! Our lives are always crazy but we had a little time toput our hardwood floors in!! I love it it looks so amazing!! So much better!!

Ashton at Bingham Highs Cheer Clinc Performance

2011-02-23T06:55:00.000-08:00

This year I signed Ashton up to do Bingham Highs Cheer Clinic! I was kinda nervous hoping she would be ok and actually perform instead of stand there!! Before they got on the court at halftime, they stood on the side, so while Marc, Boston, Beckham and I waited I took Boston over too get a treat and there was the group of mini Cheerleaders and Ashton was one of them! She saw me and was so excited and then turned to the girl next to her and they were holding hands! It was so cute! She had met a little friend and wasn't nervous at all!! Finally they got up to perform! She did so good! Yes she even already had the song, by Justin Beiber, memorized!! She actually knew the dance steps pretty well too!! It was so fun watching her! I can't wait to see more performances from her in the future!! She definantly is our little Actress!!

DishOne Cruise 2011

2011-01-17T19:49:00.000-08:00

What an amazing trip this was!! There are so many pictures I want to post but these will do for now!! I think I spent most of my time at the DANCIN' Dance Club, While Marc hungout with all the husbands that don't dance!! LOL It was a blast! This year I told Marc to bring his sister Camilla and some of her friends! Since they are all single I figured it would be fun for the single sales reps so they arent hanging out with random wives and people that they will never see again!! It was a hit! I had so many reps thank me for bringing them cause the girls were so much fun!! For those of you that don't know Marcs youngest sister, she is super out going and accepts everyone for who they are!! She is freaking awesome!!! She made this trip so much fun for me!! We stopped in Cabo and stayed 2 days there! The first day I rode the Jet Skis with Camilla and the second day we had a whole crew go dune buggying!! It was a blast! I can't wait for next years cruise!! We had 82 people go this year and I bet we double next year!!! I guess we will see!! GO DISHONE!!

Ashton is "4" I can't believe it

2011-01-17T19:36:00.000-08:00

I can't believe my little girl is 4. 4 years went by way to fast:(. She is so much fun to watch! She likes to act out different scenes from different movies and watch herself in the oven mirror!! I take her to the Dr this week so I will know her stats and keep you posted!! Heres some pics from her family party!! I think her favorite toy was the Rapunzel that came on the cake!! LOL Oh and don't mind her clothes, she is in this "I have to be in jammies" phase and if you notice her hair it has a scarf tied in it so be Rapunzel hair!! LOL she has a huge imagination!!

Ashton's Friend Party

2011-01-17T19:23:00.000-08:00

This year was a busy year around her birthday, so I kinda just threw something together! I was maybe thinking of doing Build-a-bear or pedicures but that was just too expensive. So I decided to make my own way of Build-a-bear!! Build your own baby!! What I did was found those cute Rapunzel babies for super cheap after christmas! (The best time to buy toys) Then I found the cute premie outfits for 60% off!, Then with all my extra fabric from blankets I have made, I made cute diaper bags for each girl!! I put diapers, binkie, bottle, the rattle the doll came with and the comb the doll came with in the bag!! It turned out so cute! I even had them make cute Adoption birth certificates!! It was so much fun and half the price of Build-a-bear with alot more to take home!!! All the girls had such a blast!! She had Brindley, Emily, Charly and Lily come!! It was so much fun!!

MY BLACK FRIDAY SHOPPING!!

2010-12-30T21:36:00.000-08:00

Ok so its way past BLACK FRIDAY but I use to post about my Black Friday experience!! This one I can never forget!!! This year Black Friday fell on the 26th of November. Well Beckham was born November 23 and I didn't get out of the hospital until the 24th and Thanksgiving was on the 25th. I was very determind to go Black Friday shopping! I can't miss this day! I ended up going to Fashion Place Mall since it opened at 9:00 and got the deals at The Childrens Place! After that I was so hot and tired I went back to my moms to take a rest! At 11:45 I hit up Walmart and was able to get everything that I went for!! I was so excited!! Then back to my moms we went and laid down for a few more hours!! Then 4AM Target! and guess what? We got everything we went for!! As tiring as it was, I still ended up with everything I went for!! I was so excited!! This wasnt the craziest Black Friday Shopping, but everyone thought I was crazy for going after having a baby 2 days before!! Im telling ya I can't miss this day for anything, I wait 364 days for it to come every year! So thats my BLACK FRIDAY story of 2010!

Marcs 30th Birthday/ Christmas Morning

2010-12-28T16:37:00.000-08:00

Looks like my kids made the "NICE" list this year! Christmas morning was so much fun! Boston woke up first and was so excited to see what Santa brought. We made him wake up Ashton before coming out! It was so cute! Ashton woke right up and was just as excited! They came out and saw all their presents from Santa and started opening them!!! They were both so excited for every gift they got! Both of them got a Buzz, Woody and Jesse doll and also the actual cars from the Cars movie. They were so excited!! I loved watching my kids get so excited over everything!!

Christmas Day is also Marcs birthday! The BIG 3-0! This year we were able to spend his birthday with both families. This doesn't happen that often.

Marc is by far the best Husband and Dad in the world! He picks up our house before heading to work, helps out with the kids, comes right home from work to play with the kids and always helps me out in any way he can! I am truly the luckiest wife ever! Marc is very hard worker and is very good at what he does! He supports our family 110% so I can be a stay at home mom! He is the best thing that has happened to me!! I love you Marc and so glad we can share our lives together! Happy 30th! Im so glad I get to be with you for the rest of your birthdays!!

CRAM CHRISTMAS

2010-12-27T23:03:00.000-08:00

The Cram Christmas party is always a hit! First we started off with the FAMOUS candy bar game, then BINGO, presents and dinner!! We always have a blast hanging with the fam!

Ashtons presents
*Hippo Sleeping bed bud and Toy Story 3 movie from her cousin
*A Barbie house that Grandpa Cram built for her

Bostons presents
*Toy Story 3 operation game, Buzz Light year toy, and Cars from his cousin
*A Fire Staion play house from Grandma and Grandpa
Marc and I also got lots of clothes from his mom and dad! I love spending the whole day with the Cram bunch!!

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The Cram Family Christmas Party

2010-12-27T12:05:00.000-08:00

The Cram Family Christmas Party is always so much fun!! We start off with eating some yummy food!! Its always a tradition to do a pinata for the kids, which is always so much fun! This year it was my nephews, Bridger, turn to swing at it. May I mind you that he is on a baseball super league team! Well they blind folded him and he went in for the swing, All of a sudden the wood stick went flying by all the tiny kids and WACK hit Ashton right in the eye. Come to find out the wood poll slid out of the paper it was wrapped in. Bridger had no idea what happened, he took off the blind fold and showed us his hands and the paper was still in the shape of the pole in his hand. I tried getting a better picture but the one above is the best I got! Anyways after that all happened it was time for the other tradition that Marcs Grandma does. The nativity scene and story!! This was the first year they had all the great grandkids do it!! It was so cute! Ashton was feeling alot better after her little accident and she participated!! Of course she had to wear those Princess high heel shoes!! LOL they all look so dang cute and had a fun time doing it!! I love this time of year being able to see all the extended family and catching up!! Now I can't wait for next year!!

Boston and Ashtons Christmas Program 2010

2010-12-26T22:19:00.001-08:00

Boston and Ashton were so cute in their Christmas Programs! It amazed me how well both classes did!! Boston was so cute saying his part "Welcome to our Christmas Program" and Ashton her part "Remember to take lots of pictures." They did such a good job! Ashton and her twin cousins, Charly and Lily are in the same class. You can definantly tell they are related!! Watching them perform was hilarious. Those 3 were so much fun to watch!! Boston goes to the same teacher just on a different day!! He was so stinkin cute in his performance!! He loved having Grandma, Dad and Mom come watch him!!! I think that was his favorite part!! Boston and Ashton have learned so much in the past 4 months! Im excited to see what the rest of the school year brings!!

Our Newest Addition

2010-12-26T21:57:00.000-08:00

Beckham Rowland Cram joined our family on November 23, 2010 weighing 7lbs 2oz. 20.5 inches. We were actually going to name Ashton Beckham before we knew she was a girl, so the name has kinda stuck with us and it fits him perfect! Everyone keeps asking me where Rowland came from. My dads middle name is Rowland so we named him after him!! I think it worked out just right! I am so in love with this little guy. You forget how tiny they are and now I dont want him to get any bigger :)

Wow I can finally blog!!!!!

2010-12-26T21:49:00.000-08:00

Yeah I get to blog!! Since I finally got my own laptop I can finally blog during the day instead of being way too tired to do it when Marc gets home!! Ill be posting alot through the next few days since so much has gone on!! So check them out when you get the time!

DishOne Cruise 2009

2009-11-08T14:41:00.001-08:00

This Cruise was by far the best one!!! There was about 60 DishOne Employees that came with us!! It was such a blast. I was able to meet alot of the salesmen who work for Marc and became good friends with them!! We had such a blast!!

Our First stop was in Ensenada, Mexico, We ended up driving ATV's on the beach which was amazing!! So much fun!! Probably the best part of the cruise, other than the food!!!

Our Second stop was in Cabo!! We decided to drive jet ski's on the ocean!! It was so much fun. While the rest of the crowd snorkeled (after the jet ski's) the other half of us sat on Lovers Beach! Where one of the employees, Matt, dug a hole and then ended up burying me!! It was funny!!

Hangout on the ship was a total blast!! While Marc and Crommy played Checkers, yes checkers, I was hittin up the dance club everynight!!! Ok Marc played checkers a couple of times and a few other times played Poker, not in the casino just in the game room!! I love seeing the Dish Family hangin out!! I love everyone that came! It was so much fun! Thanks Dish Fam lets do it again next year!

What have the Cram's been up to

2009-10-09T20:18:00.001-07:00

Man the months fly by way too fast. I can't believe I can actually sit down and write something on my blog!!!! I am usually so busy or I don't have a computer:( Anyways, on my last posts I talked about Our company cruise and birthdays and Christmas and yada yada yada! Well here we are again getting ready to head on another company cruise!! I am so excited! This year is going to be a blast! We get to go on the Mexican Riviera Cruise, on Nov 2-6! I will for sure post about that when we get back!

On another note, Boston turned 4 on Sept 17. We had his first friend birthday party! Everyone had so much fun! As soon as I find where I put the camera I will post some pics! (Ours got stolen yet again and I had to barrow my sisters and have yet to find where I put it "IN A SAFE PLACE")

Boston was tested and placed in a Special Education Preschool this year. It will help him catch up and get to where he needs to be before kindergarden. He fell behind back when he was in the process of being diagnosed with diabetes. His body could only handle so much. He was at that age when he starts to learn more and more. The problem was is that he wasn't learning more and more he was struggling and his body was to weak to focus. After he was diagnosed we had to try to regain what he had already learned. Slowly but surely he gained it back, but months after the diagnoses. Now he has a bus come pick him up on Tues and Thurs from 9:30 until 12:30. The nice part about this preschool it that it's free!!! Marc and I decided since we were planning on paying for preschool we would still put him in my neighbors preschool as well to help him catch up! So he actually goes to 2 different preschools. One is Mon and Wed and the other is Tues and Thurs. He loves going to both of them and I can see he is really progressing!! I put him in Soccer and he didn't really seem to interested in that. I am trying Karate right now and he tells me he wants to go every week! I can wait for T-ball and Football, I know for sure he is going to love both of those!!

His diabetes has taken us for a loop. On May 5 we were at a Cinco De Maio neighborhood party and Boston's levels got low. I had my sister-in-law Heidi watch after Ashton while I raced home (Heidi is our neighbor just an FYI). As soon as I got home he was so cranky from being low he wouldn't eat anything and the only thing I could thing of at the moment was Syrup. That had tons of carbs in it. I held him down and forced syrup down him. I know that sounds mean but usually when they are in this stage they don't have a clue whats going on and won't eat or drink anything. I had to save my son from having a seizure. We a few minutes later I tested him and his levels were going up so I held him. A few seconds later his eyes rolled into that back of his head and the seizure began. I had no idea what to do, I couldn't let go of him and I could get anything without letting him go. This was the worst of the worst. I ran outside with Boston in my arms hoping someone was out there. NO ONE that I could see. I ran to my neighbors house (Wayne and Rachelle) and pounded on their door. I was basically screaming "HELP ME, BOSTONS HAVING A SEIZURE AND HE'S NOT COMING OUT OF IT." I was so scared. After his seizure he didn't wake up. My neighbors called 911 and sure enough they were there in a few min. He finally woke up and saw my neighbor over him and he started laughing. It was the scariest seizure with the funniest outcome! I think this is the hardest part about having a diabetic child. It comes with complications when you least expect it.
He's a a few more minor seizures but nothing to serious. Other than that he is a healthy boy!! I just hope one day there will be a cure!

Ashton is now in Tumbling and Dance! She goes to both of them up here in EMcity!! The place is called InMotion Dance! This year she is actually starting to pay attention and listen to her teachers!! She was going to my sister-in-laws tumbling @ Jamie's Tumbling in South Jordan but since my other sister-in-law is the teacher she has a hard time listening, so I thought for this year it might be better to have her go to someone she doesn't know! Hopefully next year she will listen her her aunt and I will put her back in Jamie's Tumbling!!! LOL the little stink!
We had a little accident with Ashton and Scissors. She found some kid scissors, and of course I was busy talking to my Young Women girls, and low and behold my oven became a mirror and chop, chop, chop she now has a strip of no hair right on top of her head. It has since grow a little and by little I mean a tiny bit. Right now the only hairstyle I can do on her is have her wear a head band or do a mohawk at the top and flip the sides out. Not much of a choice but she is still dang cute!! I knew this would happen and not better time when she has barely any hair anyway!!!

WE GOT A DOG!!! I know I know, I totally hated dogs. But man do I love them now!! We got a miniature poodle!! His name is Harley. He is mainly white and has a black spot on his BUTT and half of his face is black!! He is so much fun and the kids love him! Potty training is just a pain!

Anyways I guess that's a pretty good and long update for now! I promise I will try to be better about updating!!! It's time for me to go put my kids to bed and for me to sit and relax!! See y'all soon!

SLACKER of the year

2009-02-10T20:40:00.000-08:00

I know, I know! It's been way too long. I haven't even posted anything about Marcs birthday on Christmas day, Christmas itself, Ashtons birthday on January 8 and a bunch of other fun things!! Well I have to explain. Our computer no longer works for some reason and Marc won't let me down load anything on his new laptop! So that is my excuse! Anyways I will update you on a little bit for now!!

Marc turned 28 on Christmas day! I can't believe he is almost hitting the 30 mark! Marc is such an awesome hubby and an amazing DAD!! Boston and Ashton love him so much, especially because he is always playing with them! He had a great birthday and loves having it on Christmas!!

Ashton turned 2 I can't believe it she is getting so big. I will for sure post pics when I get the chance! She loves singing, even if it means her own 2 year old talk songs!! Everything she picks up is a mic! She is too funny! We got her a Step 2 clubhouse set from Sams and they love it!! I do have to tell you what happened with it!!

First, We needed to barrow Marcs bosses Truck and we knew he wouldn't mind because he loves taking Marcs car, anyway we needed his truck to pick up the boxes because they wouldn't fit in any of our cars! So Marc drove to Sams in Sandy, in the Truck and picked them up! Let me remind you it was a really snowy day and really hard to see anything, Back to the story Marc was headed home and about half way home he noticed the boxes where gone, he thought they tipped over, so he got out of the truck and realized they were gone. He turned around and traced his tracks and low and behold it was scattered across the freeway! He stopped 3 lanes of traffic and almost got a ticket and the saddest part of all is that about 5 pieces were broken so we could even set it up for her birthday. Luckily we called step 2 and they were able to send us we still had to pay 100 bucks to send it all be it was well worth it. We have it up and they play on it in the basement everyday. i can't get them away from it

Christmas was a blast!! Santa brought so many things to our kids! They must have been better than I thought!! LOL They each got a power wheel and a ton of little toys!! I will take pics so I don't have to write every gift they got!! You can just see the mess they made!!!

Anyways as of right now not a whole lot is going on. Marc and his work got tickets to the Lakers game ROW 1 yep I said it! Lucky Dawg! I am still waiting for him to tell me it's my turn to go in Dishones seats!! Yeah right LOL. He is totally pumped and can't stop talking about it. He truly deserves it!!

Marc right now has been crazy busy at work as usual. Marc LOVES his job and when I mean LOVE, I really mean it!! I don't think there is a day that goes by that I don't hear the words DISHONE! But hey what can I say I love it too!! We are very blessed to know all of the people he works with. We love everyone there!! We always have tons of fun when we hangout. Well at least I do!! We couldn't ask for a better place to be right now!!!

Boston is going to start sports coming up in March!! They have an ITTY BITTY BALL league for 3 to 4 year olds! He is so excited to start! We still need to go get him some shoes!! He has been in preschool since September and is really loving it! In fact he told me he wanted to go to preschool to see Rachelle and Mrs. Tausha! He really loves his teachers!! His diabetes is doing ok. His levels have been so up and down we just can't seem to get him on a normal pace!!! We finally got him off the sippy. He talks more than ever since we got him off!! I think my favorite saying is "MOMMY" and I say "what" and he says "COME HEREWA" you know kid talk!!!

Ashton is still taking dance with my nieces. I just let her go in with Heidi and she kinda just does her own thing, she maybe follows what they are doing for about a minute then she is on her own!! She sings all the time and loves doing whatever Boston is doing!! She probably talks just as much as Boston or at least she is almost there!! Her famous word is NO NO NO with a finger point and shake. She is for sure my fighsty one!!

I am still just doing all my crazy jobs and now that we have a gym pass at golds, I plan on going there at least 4 to 5 times a week!! I want to get into some good shape!!! I am really tired right now so I am going to have to post other things later and I will also post pics when I can!! I am going to the Diabetes Expo on the 28th and will be staying at my moms so hopefully I can bring all my pics and post them for everyone to see!! Anyways I am falling asleep!! Later

Finally a POST of our cruise!!!

2009-01-18T17:40:00.001-08:00

We had such a blast on the cruise this year!! It's so much fun going with a big group!! We did a dune buggy tour and hungout at the beaches!! Our stops were Cozmel and Belize. They are such amazing cities,but it makes me feel so blessed to live in the USA!!! Some of the homes in Belize were held up by 2x4's I couldn't belive it! THey have beautiful beaches. But the rest of the city is pretty much filled with garbage! I am sure they make the beaches look so nice for all the tourists! Anyways there was so many activities the we did on the boat as well!! Robyn and I layed out alot! The boys did a dodgeball tournament! They won 2nd place one day and 1st the next. I do have to say I have a very competative husband!! Most of the guys were but Marc kinda stood out when he finally got a kid out that called him on! Lets just say there was almost a fight!! Thanks for Crommy for backing Marc up with in slpit seconds!!! But really Marc was no meaning to start a fight people just took him the wrong way. He got so excited he jumped up and screamed and the kid he got out jumped to and the (on purpose) hit heads (like football players do when they are excited) so people thought it was going to start a fight!!! Anyways I guess you really had to be there!! But we really had a great time and can't wait for nest years cruise!!! Heres some pics with all of the fun events, and our whole DISHONE crew!! (two couples hadn't gotten there yet so you have to add 4 more people to the crowd!!!

SEE YA

2008-12-14T22:10:00.001-08:00

Well we are off on our cruise!! I will see you all when I get back!! HAve fun and I will post pics ASAP!!!

3 MORE DAYS!!

2008-12-11T20:50:00.000-08:00

I can't wait! We have 3 more days until we are headed off to go on a 5 day Cruise to the BAHAMAS! I have needed this trip all year and now it is finally time!! Although I haven't really had time to pack or get anything ready. We don't get back tell Sat. the 20th at 7:00 p.m. and Christmas will be 5 days away. So I have been running around like crazy trying to get Christmas stuff all done so I don't have to do it when I get back!! Thanks to one of my best friends Jana who saved my life and did some vinyl for me at the very last second!!! I needed it for some gifts!! Thanks Jana your a life saver!! Now I have just about everything done! The only thing I need to get is some gifts for my gymnastics students!! Then I am ready for Christmas!! Oh and I have to finish my neighbor gifts but I will do that when I get back!! Anyways I may not blog until I get back

The Funniest thing ever

2008-12-05T22:04:00.000-08:00

This is the funniest thing ever! My sister Whitney and I were just kickin it back with my kids, when all of a sudden Ashton picked up Bostons tooth brush handle, (the top fell off) anyways, she just started making weird faces and little did we know she was singing!!! We didn't know what she was singing but her face expressions were hilarious!! I have about 4 videos because I couldn't stop laughing and I kept screwing up the video!!

Boston's new GLASSES! and TWILIGHT Pics

2008-12-03T18:21:00.000-08:00

This was the group we went with on Twilight night! Sorry the pics took so long!

Look at this handsome little Devil!! He is doing pretty good so far keeping them on, besides hiding them from me under the couches!! I wonder how I find them everytime!!

Confessions

2008-12-02T21:13:00.000-08:00

Ok Chels, I will confess

* I always read the obits! Don't ask why I just do. Sad things is is at least once every month or so I know someone in it.

* When I drive I have to be in front I hate fallowing people, I want them to fallow me!

* I am a bargin shopper, I never buy anything unless it is on sale. I also have to tell everyone that I got a great deal because I am so proud!! I guess I get that from my moms side of the family!!

* I love Drama! I love to argue and make up! Is that weird?

* I love kid shows! I would almost rather watch Word World or Baby First TV instead of an adult show!! LOL

* Ok let's see if I can explain this right? If I am not completely organized and things aren't perfect, I get totally disorganized and make it harder on myself. Let me explain! Once one little thing is out of place, I give up and a few days down the road it is completely disorganized. Does that make since?

*I don't cry! If you have seen me cry than you should have taken a picture because I hardly ever shed a tear.

* I am one of the most subburn people you will ever meet. I give up way to easy on stupid things. Maybe that's because I like drama.

* I love gossip, I always want to know what is going on, I hate being left out.

* My dream job is to be an Under Cover FBI agent! Maybe one day!

* I worry way too much about everything.

* Ok my last Confession is....................... I LOVE EDWARD LOL

BLACK FRIDAY CRAZINESS!!

2008-11-30T18:39:00.000-08:00

Most of you may know I LOVE Black Friday!! I look forward to it all year long! Anyways this year was quit a thrill!
To start our night off I went and saw TWILIGHT for the second time and Loved it even more! I went with Marcs sisters, Jamie, Heidi, Katie and Camilla and Camillas Hubby Ryan! We went at 9:45pm. After that me and the girls headed to the Mall for some midnight shopping! We had a blast, got everything we went for! After that Marcs mom and 2 sisters left and his other 2 sisters Jamie and Heidi and I went to Walmart at about 2:30. When we got there we thought we would head inside to find where all of our stuff will be! Little did we know people had been there all night so we decided to stay in as well! I was there for the $88.00 Power Wheels! At about 3:45 the Walmart workers were asking all the people who had been standing there a while what items they wanted and they loaded up a flat cart for each of us with Power Wheels! I needed 3, 1 for Ashton, 1 for Boston and 1 for my Best Friend Candice for her little boy! (I was getting it for her so she didn't have to bring it home from St. George) I was also waiting for the Leapsters for my kids! Anyways at about 4:45 they said go and I ran up to my cart and tried holding on for dear life as everyone came plowing towards me! I had my hands and body over all three power wheels. Let me remind you they were way higher then my head! LOL anyways some dirty big guy came and grabbed the top one out of my hands, He grabbed it and it hit me and I flew to the side and my cell phone flung out of my pocket and broke open all over the floor. I tried grabbing the power wheel he took but there was way too many people and I wanted to save my other 2 so i picked up what part of my phone I saw and held on to my Power Wheels. I had 4 leapsters 3 green and 1 pink and they flew off when the guy stole my power wheel so I lost them. But I was lucky enough to get 4 green leapsters (The ones I got were the new model they didn't have enough of the old so they had to sale the newer ones for the sale price!) I was so pissed off that I wanted to go find this guy and get it back! So I headed for the front! Lucky me found the guy as he was getting ready to check out. I yelled "Do not ring that up that is mine he stole it from my cart" he was so mad I found him. He looked at me and said " You have 3 you don't need them all" I told him I did. Anyways they were getting a manager and the lady standing behind him in line had 4 for a charity and she was yelling at him telling him he was a bad man and that it's not right to do that. His wife was standing there saying what a great man he was. Yeah Right he basically pushed me down to get a toy Can I sue?JK After about 15 min of fighting the charity lady looks at him and says "You just take it, and when your son opens that on Christmas you will have that guilty conscience that you stole that from a lady, I will give this young lady one of mine" and she gave me the one I was missing! That was the nicest thing ever! Here I am standing with no phone to call anyone and 3 powerwheels and leapsters waiting for my sister in laws. A few people offered me phonesto call them so I did and I found them! They were in line and I had already paid! Anyways I had 2 security guards standing with me so no one else would take them! And 1 of them walked me to my car and helped me load! Then I ran back in to find my battery to my cell phone!! I was so lucky! I found the battery and also found the toy that Jamie wanted for her little boy! (They only had 4 of what she wanted!!)

A few parts I left out was I had another BIG DAWG try to take another power wheel but I saved it!! He also tried to take the lady that gave me one, one of hers and she jumped on it!

It was really fun and scary at the same time! I keep thinking about that stupid guy who got away with pushing a girl and stealing. I also feel really bad that I took one from a lady that was donating to charity. But I am glad I got one for Candice! I am not even sure I am going to keep them I just thought if I could get them sweet if not o'well! We all got everything we went for. We mapped out what to get and we got it! Thanks jamie and Heidi I always have so much fun with you guys!

The question is will I do it again? Absolutely!!!

Boston Again?

2008-11-25T06:35:00.000-08:00

You guessed it. You think after having foot surgery at a year and a half, Diabetes at a year and nine months and now GLASSES at 3. When will it ever end! The diabetes Dr suggested I take him to the eye doctor.

REASON: He goes cross eyed all the time and thinks he is so funny

little did we know he is far sided and that is what is causing him to go cross eyed and also causing him to run into things! I am glad we got that figured out! Now the only thing is is finding cute glasses for a 3 year old. The ones they were trying to get me to buy were circles with a animal print. YEAH FREAKIN RIGHT. I would rather pay a 1000.00 dollars to get him normal ones. No way I am going to make him wear silly glasses! So If you have any suggestions on where to buy some better looking glasses please let me know!

THE MOVIE WAS AWESOME!!

2008-11-23T21:06:00.000-08:00

Our Twilight night finally came!! I loved the movie way more than I thought I would!! I told Marc I wish he was a vampire!! LOL! I am actually going to see it again Thanksgiving night before Black Friday!! (That will make the time go by fast for shopping) For those of you that know me, you know I hate love stories/chick flicks! This is the only movie that I have really enjoyed, Yes love story and all!! I think this may even be my favorite movie of all times!! It was really fun to go with mine and Heidi's friends Katie and Jana! We sure miss those girls! Sorry I will post pics!! We can't figure how to right click on Marcs new laptop so I can copy and paste the pics from Heidi's blog! PS I didn't even read the books and I loved it!!

Twilight

2008-11-13T19:52:00.001-08:00

Next Saturday night is going to be a MEGA girls night!! Marcs cousins Chels and Linds got a whole bunch of girls together to go see Twilight ! First we are all going to dinner, than the movie and from what I hear we are getting dessert afterwards! That means we will be home around 3 AM! Funny thing is is that I haven't even read one book!! Sorry everyone I am not a reading fan! I am just so excited there is a movie and I don't have to read the book!!! YAHOO!!! LOL Well I may read the book on the plane when we go on our cruise!! I am terrified of flying so it may take my mind of it!! Anyways Thanks girls for the invite!!! I am so excited!! Oh lets not forget they ordered everyone a Shirt/Sweatshirt to wear that night!!! (Don't worry we are all paying for our own!! ) We better get a big group picture!!

8 Things! Thanks Michelle!

2008-11-07T18:43:00.000-08:00

8 Things

8 T.V. shows I like to watch

1. 24
2. Days of our lives (I know lame but I got hooked after staying home so much)
3. Of course Ellen Degenerous!!!
4. The Hills
5. Jon and Kate plus 8 (This mom and dad amaze me! and inspire me)
6. Suite Life Of Zach and Cody!!
7. Extreme Makeover Home Edition
8. One Tree Hill

8 Things that happened yesterday

1. Went to Toys R Us and got my kids their big gifts. (I mean Santa met me there so I could show him)!!!
2. We grocery shopping
3. Went to Toys R Us again because we got 2 big gifts for each kid and only one box would fit in My Pilot.
4. Went to work at 5:30 AM (I didn't got to bed tell 1:00 AM
5. Marc had meetings
6. Shayne (my friend Sheenas little boy that I pick up from school Mon. Tues and Thurs.) Sheena came to get him and I couldn't find him, he took off with Bryson Herd to the park to find Lucky! LOL
7. Went to a play group at my sister, Teylors, friend, Debbies house,! There was another Boston there and he had a little brother named Beckham and we want to name our next boy Beckham!!! Well if we ever have another!
8.clean my house!

8 places I like to eat

1. Tucanos
2. Rodizio Grill
3. Del Taco
4. Chick-fil-A
5. McDonalds (Just for the cheap dollar menu)
6. Tepanyaki
7. Applebees
8. Astro burger or Apollo

8 Things I am looking forward to

1. Going on our cruise on Dec 15-19
2. Going on another cruise in August!!!
3. Christmas morning (I can't wait for my kids to see what Santa will bring them!!)
4. The weekend to relax (If that even happens we are always going going going)
5. Black Friday, I have been looking forward to this since the last one!!
6. Good sales at the end of winter!
7. New Years to get a New New Years Resolution
8. Get my house organized!

8 Things on my wish list

1. Bostons Diabetes will magically disappear and he will no longer have it!!
2. I so want the new Pilot I love it! Or a BMW X5
3. Well since we all know number 1 will never happen I hope he stays as Healthy as he can as well as Ashton.
4. To be able to have more time with my hubby!!! He works works works and works! But it is well worth it!! We love Dishone!!!
5. That I had a million dollars/more and I would share it with my family!!
6. That the economy will go back to normal and not have so many problems.
7. I wish my kids would go to bed earlier! Well Boston he goes anywhere from 10-12pm
8. World Peace!! LOL

8 People I tag
Teylor
Heidi
JoAnn
Kristy
Candy Vandy
Whitney
Chelsea
Lindsey Sharp!
And whoever wants to!!

I Have The Worst Luck

2008-10-29T22:35:00.000-07:00

So for those of you that don't know how bad of luck I have here is a few details! First (not even close to last) I got a new phone about 4 months ago, Marcs worked signed up to be with Cingular. I got a red blackberry pearl! I wasn't to big of a fan of this phone and wanted to switch to get a different one! Well while I was at work, I was dumping the mop bucket and out slipped my phone and into the water. They wouldn't return it with water damage. Luckliy with Marcs iphone he got a free razor so I ended up using that! Well will I went jogging one day, I set my phone on the counter. When I got back my phone would no longer turn on, it wouldn't even charge. So I called and they had me look at the water dot on the back, it was red (which means water damage) I was furious because it was no where near water, I have no clue how it got wet anyways I called and they told me I had to pay $300 for a new one. I just hung up with them and said screw it. Then I thought I should just try to call back again to see what they can do for me. Besides Marcs work just bought 4 iphones, there has got to be something. Well I must of had good luck cause the guy I was talking to said "Yes I will send you the new one at no charge!" I was so happy. Well after about a month of having it, the phone did the same thing just turned off and would go back on. This time no water damage so they sent me a replacement! My next step it going to the Mall with my best friend Candice! We went shopping and split for a little bit I was at Buckle trying stuff on and she was at Nordy's anyways she called looking for me and I answered and she met me at the store! Then we both headed to a store to exchange something for her and the went back to Nordstrom when I noticed my phone was gone. Within 5 min of being out of Buckle and going to only 2 stores my cell phone was no where to be found. We tried calling it and it went straight to voicemail. It still to this day has not been found. I ended up buying a cheapo at walmart which really was cheap. I barely dropped it and the screen completely cracked like I had thrown it at a brick wall. So went and bought a different one. So far so good.

Another small thing I had bad luck with these past few weeks, I was blow drying my hair and my blow dryer died so I ran to Heidi's to barrow hers (the twins blow dryer). I kept forgetting to return it and decided I will just go give it back before something happens to it. The day I was going to return it I was blow drying my hair and the back of the blow dryer caught 1 yes 1 piece of hair in it and it started smelling like somthing was burning. It then shut off. It still works but not as great. Let's just say I got Heidi and myself a new blow dryer! Hopefully this one will last!

The Witches!!

2008-10-29T22:23:00.000-07:00

A few days ago I went with my sister-in-law Heidi and our 2 friends from our ward Katie and Jana! Well Katie and Jana move but we all still try to get together! Heidi keeps us all inline on that! It was really fun! I only got to see a few Witches because Bostons tubing on his pump snapped. Pain in the butt, let me tell you. It's little things like that that make it harder and harder! I try keeping all the supplies in my car just incase this ever happens. The only problem is is that he was out of insulin and I can't bring that in the car. So I ended up having to drive home after the Witches. (I had a few other places I had to go so I drove home and then back down again!) Anyways the Witches were fun. It was fun to get together! I hope we keep doing this! I can't believe what a great picture we got of the kids! They all just sat there so good! Boston was asleep at this part but I wanted him to be part of it so I decide to take him out and lay him down!! LOL I know I am lame! Anyways thanks for a fun time girls! See ya mext month!!

HSM 3

2008-10-27T20:24:00.000-07:00

High School Musical 3!!

Yes I saw it and Yes I loved it! I love these movies! Marc thinks I am so silly, But I really like them! I have to admit it! I went with my sister Teylor and her sister-in-law Jill! It was so much fun! Before the show started there was a preview for Twilight, My sister went nuts! I haven't really read any of these books, I started one and never finished! So I guess I should read them to see what all the scuff is about! I think HSM is by far my favorite right now!! I think I would rather see Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens!! LOL! I love Disney what can I say! Sorry all you Twilight fans!

Stampin Up

2008-10-23T08:34:00.000-07:00

If anyone out there wants to make cute Christmas cards this year! Now is the time to order! I am giving anyone who orders by Friday 20% off their entire purchase! Please let me know if you want anything! I have a few catalogs for you to look at! Just email me @ morganwwj@yahoo.com.

A list of my days plus Another Seizure

2008-10-22T21:14:00.001-07:00

Yes Boston had another seizure. Ever since we got his new pump he has had 2 seizures, because it is giving him too much insulin. I have an appointment at the begining of November so we can fix everything. Right now I have to write everything down all his levels and all his carbs he eats. I should always be doing this. I haven't because he is such a grazer. Which means he eats so random. It makes it really hard to keep track. Anyways here is a list of my days.

I will list my easy day!!

5:30
*Wake up go to work

9:30
*Getting home from work
*Feeding the kids Breakfast
*Test Boston and write down all his carbs and levels
*Put everything in his pump that needs to be entered
*Boston has Preschool on Mon and Wed

10:00
*Getting Boston and Ashton ready for the day and myself if I have time

11:00
*Pick up Shayne from school (Sheenas boy this is only Mon Tue and Thurs)
*Feed the kids snacks if they are hungry
*Test Boston and write all his info down
*Enter everthing in his pump that is needed

11:30
*Boston gets home from Preschool on Mon and Wed only

12:00
*Feed kids lunch! Test Boston if needed and write down his lunch carbs and level
*Enter all info in pump that has not been entered

12:30
*Put Boston and Ashton down for a nap!

1:00
*Clean house as much as I can before there nap is over!!

2:00
*Sit for a min to take a small break!
*Work on Shaynes homework with him before his mom comes and gets him

3:30
*Kids wake up, Shayne goes home
*Test Boston, write levels and enter in pump

4:30
*Start getting dinner ready and finish cleaning (if kids make this possible)

5:30
*Feed kids their dinner and bath them! Test Boston yada yada yada!

6:30
*Marc may be home!
*Play with kids!!
*Clean dinner up

7:30
*Ashton goes to bed

8:30
*get Boston ready for bed if he goes!! Test him and all that other stuff!!!

9:30
*Boston may go down to bed! He is a night baby. He is so random eveynight.

11:00
*I go to bed, I go to bed when I am really really tired! So it is also random for me too!

So this is my day busy as always, Let's not forget to mentio
*Wednesdays I teach gymnastics from 1:30-3:30
*Thursdays I clean my friend Allis house ( I have been doing this since Boston was born)
*Fridays Ashton has dance at 11:00 and Boston has Karate at 5:00

This is probably a really boring blog but if I ever seem stressed out then now you know why! My life is crazy. Yes there are a few things I can eliminate but the first things I would eliminate would be my jobs and those are what keep me sane! It kinda gives me a break away from my busy-ness at home! I have also been the type that has worked most of my life and staying at home all day drives me crazy, I always have to be doing something! Call me crazy!! Allis house is one of those really easy things Dust and Vacuum thats about it! And I love teaching gymnastics! And my kids really love there activities! I pick up Shayne to help my best friend out who is a single mom! It will only be this school year then he goes to 1st grade! I work ealier in the morning that way I am not missing out on any of my kids's lives! I still take them to do fun activities even if I am way too tired to do it!

Most days Marc cleans the house for me so I dont have to do it!! That helps out alot until the kids mess it all up and his nice cleaning work is destroyed. Lets just say the second Marc walks out the door the house begins to fall apart!!

This is my life and my days! Crazy I know but I do this everyday plus more!!

RED SOX BIGGEST FAN

2008-10-16T21:24:00.000-07:00

For those of you that don't know Marc. He is a huge sports fan! Sometimes I think he is the coach for the Red Sox, Broncos and the JAZZ. He either yells at the players or goes nuts when they are doing good (or when they have amazing changes in a game)! I happened to record how he was when the Red Sox won tonight! Be PREPARED you will laugh your head off!!!!! Also once again I recorded it sideways sorry!Just remember me when the Broncos or Red Sox win again, this is how it is at the Crams house! PS Don't worry that before this, when they were down 7-0, he was telling me he had to go take a drive because he was so pissed that BYU and the RED SOX were losing. I think he has cooled off now!! ENJOY mn

Purse Party Anyone

2008-10-15T15:41:00.001-07:00

Hey if anyone is interested and wants to come with me next TUESDAY night, Marcs cousins are having one!! And your invited!! Let me know if you want to come and I will email you directions! Here are the details

Its a purse party
and it might be the best party EVER.
Given By: Chels and Linds
Date: Tuesday Oct, 21st
Time: 6:30-8:30 open house
Place: Chelsea's house
You should come, and you can bring your friends
Tons of Bags at great prices
Call if you need directions
SEE YOU THEN

Boston's ABC's

2008-10-14T20:39:00.000-07:00

Sorry that this video is sideways, I didn't even think about it! Boston is pretty good at saying his ABC's. He has been saying them for a few months, since I didn't have anyway to download I never recorded it earlier. So here it is!!! He is getting so smart! He got a little camera shy but this is the best I got so far! PS It may sound like I yell "SING IT" But I really said it nicely I just got it recorded late!! LOL

Ashton in dance

2008-10-12T21:35:00.000-07:00

As you have already seen Ashton is in dance with Charly and Lily!! This is the video I got of her at dance!! I Love it!!

Ashton and Boston saying a prayer!!

2008-10-12T21:20:00.000-07:00

Watch for a min it's so cute!!! She says a prayer and then cheers!! I can't believe how grown up she is!! Then we ask Boston and he does it so cute!!

My kids love their TRAMPOLINE

2008-10-12T21:06:00.000-07:00

Marcs mom and my mom went in together and got Boston this little trampoline!! It's bigger then the exercise ones and it has a net that goes around it but I haven't put it up yet they love it!!! It's perfect for them!!!

CaMiLiA AnD RyAns WeDdInG Oct 9 2008

2008-10-12T20:53:00.000-07:00

Marcs youngest sister got married this past Thursday!! It was an awesome wedding!! Everything turned out perfect and she looked so Beautiful! She married one of Marcs friends from High School!! The wedding was so fun and it was fun to see all of the people I used to hang out with in High School as well!! I met marc thur some of the friends that came!! Congrats Milli and Ryan!! We Love You!!!

"SNOW" Is it really that time of year????

2008-10-12T18:33:00.001-07:00

I cannot believe I woke up to snow today, that was so crazy. I went shopping with my sister, Whitney, yesterday and we noticed that Walmart, Target and Costco have all their Christmas stuff out! I love this time of year!! The holidays are so much fun!! First Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years! I love it!

After church today Boston and Ashton begged me to take them outside. So I went upto our loft (where all of our storage is, well some of our storage for now)and got there bags of clothes that I bought at sales last year!! I pulled out their coats, hats, gloves, boots, and scarves. Each of them had a set to match!! I dressed them up and went outside!! They loved it!! They looked so cute! This is Ashtons first year of walking in the snow! She was having a blast! I need to post pics. I first need to find my cord to download all my pics!!LOL Let's not forget to mention that I bought their stuff at the Childrens Place and ended up spending less than $15.00 on each kid for all their winter coat and accesories!! I need to remember to do that again this year! I wait tell the end of winter season Februaryish and they always have them on sale plus the coupon and plus the extra 10% you get if you have a card!! I love it! It gets me so excited for Black Friday! I can't wait to stay up all night and shop and stand in lines in the morning to watch the crowds go crazy! Anyways Pics will come as soon as I can! Later

DANCE CLASS

2008-10-10T19:33:00.000-07:00

My sister-in-law Heidi and I put our girls in Dance that is just around the corner from us!! We were both kinda worried about how are kids would do. Especially since Ashton is so attached to me and Lily is so attached to her. But they did awesome! They loved it all of them were dancing maniacs!! I was taking pictures and heidi was dancing with them!! It was fun to watch them. Boston was with me and wanted to join so I let him the last few min. and he love it! I would put him in but there is all girls in the class and besides he is in Karate! Speaking of, I will post pictures of him in Karate as soon as I get them! It's a mom and me class so I can't really take them but I will bring someone along to take them for me!!! Anyways here are pics of our fun dancing time!! The pic that is kinda blurry is of Ashton dancing she was going crazy!!

2008-10-01T11:00:00.001-07:00

You Are a Purple Crayon

Your world is colored in dreamy, divine, and classy colors.
You hold yourself to a sky high standard, and you are always graceful.
People envy, idolize, and copy you without realizing it. You are an icon for those who know you.
And while it is hard to be a perfectionist, rest assured it's paying off!

Your color wheel opposite is yellow. While yellow people may be wise, they lack the manners and class needed to impress you.

http://www.blogthings.com/whatcolorcrayonareyouquiz/">What Color Crayon Are You?

FINALLY PICTURES!!

2008-09-27T11:28:00.001-07:00

Ashton was so tired she got a pillow and went to sleep on my kitchen floor .

Ashton just woke up from a nap and already had a sucker and is ready for that butter finger!

Bostons Party theme was Lowes!! I got aprons, googles, hammers, tool belts, plastic tools, some kids got hats!! Lowes has a kids workshop and thats where I got most of the stuff for FREE!!!

My nieces Charly and Lily ( They loved the gold medals they got whenthe finished their projects)

Boston being shy! He had a cold at his party.

I think this is Charly I can't tell which twin it is! Sorry Heidi

His Nemo cake ( Does it look like Nemo?, They are cupcakes)

These are all the kids at his birthday party!! some cousins and some neighbors! It was sooooo much fun

Boston opening his presents!

My nephew Walker, I think he is hungry!!

My nephew Hunter ( He loved all the buliding stuff)

Boston hitting the Pinata. He hit it once and it broke! No one even got a shot at hitting it!! SO CUTE!!

This is our friend Alex who stayed with us for just a week!! My kids love him!

Another Seizure

2008-09-23T08:56:00.000-07:00

Our poor little Boston had another seizure this morning. I was at work and Marc was home and heard Boston crying and ran to his room and tested him. His blood glucose level was at 40, he should be between 100-200, so Marc tried to feed him anything that had carbs in it and he wouldn't so I drove home quick so I could help him. We couldn't understand why he wasn't eating anything. Finally I called the diabetes doctor to see what was wrong with him. At this time he had been crying (like he was in pain) She then asked me a bunch of questions and told us that he had had a mild seizure in his sleep and woke up not knowing what was going on. That explained all the symptoms he was having. Which were not eating or drinking, wouldn't stand on his own, his eyes wouldn't open and his hands were curled up as if he had some kind of disorder. As of right now he is laying in our bed sleeping and is doing much better. Things like this are scary but it is something that we are going to have to deal with for the rest of his life. I will update you on how he is doing!!! Later

Dishone Banquet

2008-09-21T19:30:00.000-07:00

On Saturday the 20th Dishone had their end of the year banquet which is for all the salesmen that sale door to door in the summer for 4 months!! It was so much fun and they had so many awesome prizes!! Marc out it all together with some help from Jeremy and Mike and Tim!!

The morning of the banquet Marc and a few other people got to go sky diving (The people who got to go had to meet a goal in order to go) well they actually were going to go but it was to windy and they had to close it! SO they are going this Saturday. Anyways Lagoon was fun! We had no kids so it made it nice not to have to worry about them! The Banquet turned out awesome! THere were a few salesmen missing but there was still a ton of people! At the very end they asked all the owners and their wives to come up! Which included Jeremy and Robyn, Mike and JIll, Marc and myself, Tim and Laura (Tim isn't an owner but he is one step down from it!! ) anyways Mike took the time to thank all of them for there hard work and also thanked all the wives for putting up with them threw the summer, let me add that during the summer the guys are gone basically from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm so we never got to see them. In return they gave all the guys a Playstation 3 and all the wives a 500.00 gift card to the mall!! IT was awesome! They are also taking us on another cruise in December! I can hardley wait!! Marc loves working for dishone. All the guys he works with are so much fun and the wives to!!! I can't wait for the next year to come!!

HAPPY 3RD BIRTHDAY BOSTON

2008-09-21T17:29:00.000-07:00

I can't believe Boston is 3! He turned 3 on September 17. We haven't celebrated it yet, because we flew out to see the Ellen show! I know poor guy! But he will get his birthday party this week!! So I will post when I get a chance! Boston is such a good kid, Yes he gets in moods sometimes but he is sooooo much fun! He loves talking on the phone with people and he is doing awesome in his preschool class! We have also enrolled him in Karate which he is doing much better at! I will have to post pics as soon as I get a computer to do it!! Anyways I will be posting pics soon!! Later!!

P.S. I still owe you guys pics from his first birthday and from our friend staying with us! So I promise I will do it as soon as I can!!

ELLEN

2008-09-21T17:26:00.001-07:00

So for those of you that are Ellen Fans! You better be jealous! I had the opportunity to go to her show on Thursday the 18th and best of all we got to sit on the front row!!!! It was fridays episode! Sorry it was so late! I am sure they will have reruns but just an FYI it was the one with Neil Patrick Harris and Betty White! It was sooo much fun. I went with my sisters and mom!! We had a blast!!

Marc Wakeboarding

2008-09-12T12:16:00.001-07:00

2008-09-02T22:28:00.000-07:00

High School TAG!!!

I found this tag off of a blog and thought it would be fun!

Your High School's full name: Jordan High School
*High School Colors: Maroon and Grey
*School Mascot: Digger Dan
*Did you date anyone from your school? Yes, a few some graduated before me and 1 I dated most of my high school year I guess you could say all of my highschool year~
*What kind of car did you drive: Subaru
*It's Friday night where are you: Each week was different, at a party or just hanging out with the BF and his friends
*Were you a party animal: Yes ,Yes I was
*Were you considered a flirt: Yes, you could say that!
*Were you in band, orchestra, choir, or other group: Nope just Dance
*Were you in any clubs: DECA my sophmore year
*Did you ever get expelled or suspended: Of course not
*Can you still sing the fight song: I know the school song I am not sure on the fight song??
*Who were your favorite teachers: Probably Hutch! He could be mean but when he is in a good mood you love him!!
*Where did you sit during lunch: We always went out! A few times we stayed at school but mostly went to wendys!!
*Who did you go to Homecoming with: Sophmore, Johnny Clark
*If you could go back and re-do high school would you: Yes, there are a lot of things I would change!
*What do you remember about Graduation: SO excited to be done and couldn't wait for the big party they have in Pepperwood! I know pretty lame! But at the time it was fun!
*Have you gained weight since then: Well I have had 2 kids. but my weight is about a 5 pound difference I haven't looked in a while so I am not sure!
*Do you plan on going to your 10 year reunion: My sister just had hers. I think it would be so much fun!!! Just to see where everyone has been!!
*Who was your #1 pick Best Friend in High School: Girls: Sheena and Shantel! Boys: Tyler Middleton! Still friends with them!

I am the worst blogger

2008-09-02T21:53:00.001-07:00

I am sorry that my blog has been so boring these past couple months. For some reason my computer doesn't let me do a new post. I can't figure it out! Anyways I will be posting or at least try to post new blogs in the next few days! One which will be of our friends staying with us for a week and another of Bostons first day of Preschool!! He is getting so big!

In a few weeks my mom, my two sisters and I are headed to Burbank California to go to the Ellen show! We are so excited! It will be a blast! The sad part about it is I am leaving on Bostons birthday the 17th. We still we celebrate it just on a different day! Anyways I will post pics and new blogs in the next couple of days!!

"FINALLY A BLOG" Lake Powell 2008

2008-08-03T18:10:00.000-07:00

First off I want to say, Long time no talk, I know. It has been a while. Our computer doesn't download pics so I have to go to my moms to download. So I am sorry!! Anyways the first picture is of Ashtons toothe that Boston broke! It is so funny. That's the best picture I got! All the ones after that are of our trip to Lake Powell with Marcs family! It was a blast. Our kids love it. Ashton loved being in the water. Boston took a minute but finally gave in. Of course Marc has to do his famous cliff jump. I hate when he does but if he loves it so be it!!! I hope you enjoy the pics I will try to be better about posting sooner!! Later

Totally Unexpected! IT'S BEEN A YEAR

2008-06-22T18:49:00.000-07:00

It has been 1 year today that Boston was rushed to Primary Childrens, where we were told he had type 1 Diabetes. This year has been a real struggle and challenge! But, we have survived! Boston has been a true sport through all of this! The pictures above were when we were at the hospital. Believe or not those pictures of him look way better than what he looked like taking him to the hospital! I have had alot of people ask me how we found out so I will explain.

Last June Boston got really sick. (FLU SYMTOMS) so I took him to the doctor just to make sure! I was sent home with them telling me he had the flu so I thought nothing of it. Then the weekend went by and he was still really sick so I took him back in. The bad part was my doctor was out of town so I got told again it was the flu. Again I thought nothing of it. The next day it got worse, Boston was drinking sippy after sippy FULL of milk. We changed his diaper and PJ's about 5 times a night, he stopped walking and talking and was sleeping about 18 hours a day! He was pale white. Once again I took him to the doctor and finally I said " I want a blood test, x-ray anything something that we can find out! So they sent me to Alta View to do all the tests and they said they would call me and let me know. I drove all the way home to Eagle Mountain when I got a call " You need to take Boston to the ER at Primary Childrens right now don't wait. His blood glucose level is 790 (kids his age are usually between 100-200) this is a sign of Diabetes. They are ready and waiting for you." I hopped in the car a raced down there. 45min to 1 hour drive. When we got there that is when they diagnosed him. This poor kid had needles going in and out of his head and tubes everywhere on him. We were at the hospital for about 4 days. Ashton was only 6 months. Thanks to both of our families that took her over night and thru out the day, so we could focus on Boston and everything we have to do to keep him healthy.

Boston is such an amazing kid. At first we had to give him shots about 6-9 times a day. We now have a pump for him that has taken the stress way down!! He is now learning to prick his finger on his own. Don't get me wrong he is only 2 going on 3 so what 3 year old can do that on their own but he does press the button so the prick will prick him I just do the rest! He really is such a champ when it comes to his diabetes. It doesn't ever bother him and he loves that he has a pager (pump lol) We are so greatful for him and so glad that this is something we can control at home. This is one thing I have to say. I am glad he has this and nothing worse!

Boston we love you and are so thankful you are our son! Thanks for being such a champ threw everything you have been through!!

STAMPIN UP Just For Kicks

2008-06-13T19:44:00.000-07:00

So I am thinking about doing a stamp club!! They are really fun and a good way to get out of the house!! I am actually in one(starting in August). But I thought I might just want to do one myself as well! IF any of you are interested let me know. Here is a little more info on how it works.

Once a month you will come to my house (or we can arrange something) and we do a project for free. Yes for free and then you just buy something from the catalog! It is a 10 month commitment, with a $15 minimum purchase of Stampin' Up! merchandise. One out of the 10 months you will get to be the "hostess" and get all the Hostess Benefits!! If you are into scrapbooking or anything to do with being crafty this is really fun! Please just email me @ morganwwj@yahoo.com

* * WHAT A DAY * *

2008-06-10T17:58:00.000-07:00

First off This weekend Boston chipped Ashtons tooth. So that's what started my day today. I woke up at about 3:00 a.m. (Boston woke me up) then I just couldn't go back to sleep. So I turned the TV on and watched spiderman 3 unitl about 4:30. Then I had to get up and go to work. I worked today until 9:15 am then went and dropped Marcs suits off at the cleaners. I got home around 9:45 am and started getting everything ready for the day. Like packing snacks, diapers,etc. Like I had time to get ready! At 12:00 I had to go to zions to get our account all figured out and put together. Then at 1:00 p.m. Ashton had her Dentist appt. just to see what they could do for her front chipped tooth. After sitting in the waitng room, like what seemed forever because I had to wake Ashton from her nap to bring her so she cried the whole time we were in the waiting room, finally they brought us back and guess what..............................There was nothing they could do. I just went to a family dentist so I may try a Pediatic Dentist!! I guess we will see. After the appt I had to run to Costco to pick up stuff to make a meal for a family in our ward who had a hip replacement. (They live across the street from us) Let me just add that my kids weren't crying they were just taking everything out of the cart and throwing it and wanted every food sample there was. After Costco I had to run to Walmart. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA What was I thinking. Boston and Ashton were standing in the cart, no not sitting standing. They love standing in the back. Then they were fighting over who got to stand in the front, then Boston would climb and sit in the front seat and go back and fourth fifty times. I finally thought I will grab some sippys, since half of the ones I buy are missing. Bad Idea (I got 4 of them) Boston would take one and throw it and it would go so far that I had to run and grab it, but by that time he had already gotten another one and threw it farther. I was getting so tired. I finally said "that's it we are going". So I went to go check out. Lets see by this time it was almost 4:00 which means I only had 2 hours to go home and cook a meal for our neighbors and my family. I got home unloaded all the food and started getting to work. Let's just say my day started at 3:00 a.m. being wide awake and now it is almost 8:00pm and I am barely sitting down. My kids weren't even that bad they just were really busy today and it tore me down! I love my kids, Yes they are little pains in my side sometimes but it is well worth it! Boston is talking so much more and Ashton is catching on to a little bit of them! My favorite is when Bostons pump falls he says "Aw O Pump" and then you hear a little " Aw O pump" but when she says it the P has a spitting noise!! She is so cute! I have pics of her Mater (from cars) tooth that got chipped! She still is so cute!! I also have a video that I am going to have Heidi post(our computer won't download anything so heidi posts all my things!! Thanks Heidi)
that shows how OCD Boston really is! He lines up water bottles on my counter and has to make sure they are perfect! I will try to post it soon. Well anyways since I just put 10 different conversations in one! If you read this and it doesn't make since let me know cause I am too tired to read it over. That is just how my long day was today! Let's not forget that I have to make another dinner for my other neighbor that just had a baby! Well I am going to go to bed I am out see ya!

Rock a by baby!!

2008-06-04T19:53:00.000-07:00

For most of you that don't know Ashton rocks herself to sleep at night!! Yes, she hits her head a few times on the crib ut she goes to sleep! Heidi was watching my kids today and got this recorded! Ashton was so tired and this is what she did.......................

PS It is Lily crying in the background.

PPS I still need to get video of my kids dancing to APPLE BOTTOM JEANS in the car. It is so funny they love it! That is the only song I am aloud to listen to with them in the car. If I change boy am I in trouble!

Boston in the TUB

2008-05-21T12:59:00.000-07:00

So I finished bathing Boston and Ashton last night and got them all dressed! When I was done I went and pulled the plug so the water would drain. Ashton was just splashing the water with her hand, So I thought nothing of it. Little did I know this is what I found.....................

Park City Pics

2008-05-21T12:40:00.000-07:00

(Ashton isn't in alot of these because she hated the water and freaked out!!! LOL)

P.S. If you read below the Corona was for my dad NOT Marc!! LOL

Happy Gilmore in Park City

2008-05-18T20:43:00.000-07:00

This weekend Marc and I and the kids went to Park City. My sister and Brother-in-law, Tony and Whitney, have a time share there. My family all went to stay the weekend. So we headed down friday morning and just hung out for a little bit and went shopping for a few hours, then came home to watch the Jazz, watch them lose that is. The next morning Marc, Tony, Jake and My dad went golfing while the girls just hit up the rest of the shops we missed from the previous day. Little did we know that at about 9:29 A.M. On Saturday May 17, 2008 Marc sent me a text saying "U will never believe what I just did. I hit a freakin hole in one. 150 yards here at Wasatch in Park City baby!" (PAR 3) He was so excited and sad he couldn't believe it. He also said as soon as he pulled the ball out of the hole Tony, Jake and My dad came and jumped on him in excitement. After the girls and I were done shopping, we decided to go buy Marc some sparkling apple juice and balloons to celebrate! It was so funny! Don't worry my dad reminded us that we owe him a beer, So I went to the condos store and got him a huge Corona!(the deal is if somoene gets a hole in one then they have to buy a round of beers) We had so much fun this weekend! Swimming, Golfing, Shopping and hanging out!! It was so much fun!!

HOME DEPOT AND LOWES

2008-04-29T16:36:00.000-07:00

Don't forget to sign up for LOWES on the 10th! You can do it online at www.lowes.com Remember that the Sandy Home Depot is first come first serve and it starts at 10! This is so much fun for the kids! FYI Home depot is the 1st Saturday of every month and Lowes is the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month!!

Home Depot

2008-04-06T19:09:00.001-07:00

Every first Saturday of every month Home Depot does this little thing called KIDS WORKSHOP! And best of all it's free! It depends on what Home Depot you live closest to. Some you have to sign up on a certain day but the Sandy Home Depot was first come first serve basis. We took our friends Andrew, Lyndsey, Gavin and Tristan. It was so much fun! The kids get their own Home Depot apron with their name on it, then they get a project to work on! After they are done they go and show their project to a home depot worker and get a pin that shows they passed off what they made! The cutest thing about the pins is they have a picture of what project they did! My kids loved this! I am going to do it as a family event every month! This was the most fun we ever had! You'll have to call your Home Depot to see when sign ups are. I know Lehi's sign up is Monday the 7th! It says on line that it is for ages 5-12 but Sandy let us in! and tons of other tiny kids! You all have to take your kids! The Pictures say it all!!!

Terrible News

2008-04-03T13:03:00.001-07:00

A friend of mine and Marcs, Nate, lost his wife and baby on April 1, 2008 she suffered from an amniotic embolism. She was only 29 weeks along. She leaves behind her husband Nate, and three kids, Dakota 9, Sequoya 7, and Theron 3. This was such a shoke to us all! Our thoughts and our prayers go out to their family!

THE PUMP

2008-03-22T20:50:00.000-07:00

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We finally got Boston an Insulin Pump! After paying our high out of pocket money for Boston in 2007, We got him a pump before the year ended so we didn't have to pay a dime! If we would have waited it would have been $1200.00. That's 20%. Thank goodness I am a smart thinker and thought about getting 1 week before New Years Day! Otherwise we would have had to pay! How this pump works is, we don't have to give him shots anymore! He still has to get a finger prick but no more shots! This is just so much easier. All we have to do it type in his blood glucose level and how many carbs he eats and it calculates how much insulin he needs and pumps it right in! Every 3 days we have to change the spot where it hooks to his bottom! (As you can see in the picture) It is so funny cause it looks like he has a pager! I am sure I get a lot of weird looks like. "Why would they give a two year old a pager". At least until they see the long tube that hangs down! It has helped him so much be at a normal level and it make us feel so much better to know that he is in better control!! We actually put his pump in his monkey leash when we go out cause sometimes it's so heavy on his pants they fall down! That's only because I buy him bigger pants! This is the smartest thing we did and I am so glad we did it when we did! He is jsut so cute with it! Next time you see him you will laugh because it is just so crazy to see a 2 year old have a pump

I know I know it's about time I worte a new blog!!

2008-03-22T20:36:00.000-07:00

These past few weeks have been crazy! I just started a job cleaning churches! Just to keep busy and have my spending cash! And I am trying to save for Marcs birthday gift with my own hard working money! Sorry I can't tell you what it is, cause he looks at our blog! But I am trying to get it for him before his birthday so he can make use of it in the summer! (His B-Day is Christmas Day) Anyways I wake up at about 4:30am and work until 9 or 10! I love it! Then I come home and get my kids breakfast and play with them and put them down for a nap. (If they sleep) I sleep when they do!

The other day I was so tired, my body isn't used to gettng up so early, I fell asleep on Bostons bed and low and behold he now knows how to unlock doors and got out of our house and was playing a few houses down in his diaper and PJ top. Yes it was chilly out. Worst part of all our Bishop drove by with his son and they saw him playing. Breckon, his son, brought him back to my house. For those of you who don't know our Bishop, Marc and him are the exact same. I mean there personalities. Our Bishop called Marc and said "I need to meet with you and Marc about your children" and then told him the whole story. He was just joking about going to talk with him. Marc and Kasey (our bishop) are really good friends. In fact sometimes I think he would rather talk to him then me!

STORAGE Are you Prepared?

2008-03-10T11:40:00.000-07:00

How many of you have a food storage? I know I now do! With my tax return money I have been getting stocked up with storage that I never had before! Now is the time to buy for all your winter warm clothes!

At walmart they have there sweats going for $1.00 that is a steal of a deal! Also for those who have girls they have a whole snow suit outfit for $15 dollars there but I only found them at the Orem Walmart everywhere else is sold out! They are normally 40.00 dollars! Get them while they last!

At Cabelas online they have kids and infants snow boots that are really great boots for 17.oo which are normally 40 or 50 I can't remember! One thing to keep in mind is that you want to get a size that will last for a few years cause you can always stuff the toes! Cabelas also has their pocket knifes buy on get one free! Get them before they are gone!

Today Heidi and I went to a place called Emergency Essentials! They have great stuff there on sale right now! We got toliets, MRE food, Emergency sleeping bags, I also got Marc and I these really nice bags for 40.00 everywhere else they are 100.00 They will fit just enough stuff for a 72 hour kit and maybe more!

Right now what I have is a bunch of canned for items a backpack for each kid and ourselves and a family bag! Each bag consists of these thus far!

1 Backpack (watch for these to go on sale after the new school year)
1 mess kit ($6.00 at walmat)
1 set of long lasting candles (($2.00 at walmart)
2 sets of hand, feet and etc warmers (Also at walmart for 1.50 but you can find these anywhere)
1 survival drinking mug ( Cabelas has these as well for about $13.00) This comes with a compass, waterproof matches, ponco, blanket, whistle, and more!
1 toohbrush
1 toothpase
socks
boots
warm clothes
coloring book and crayons
first aid kit
MRE meals
Sleeping bag

There is much more things you need but all cannot fit in the bags. That was just for individuals!
Who knows what might happen in the next years to come! so the question is ARE YOU PREPARED? What could happen if your not? Marcs mom is copying a list for me that you only have to spend 5 dollars a week on food stoarge! (If anyone wants a copy I am more than willing to caopy it for you just let me know!)thats about 20-25 dollars a month! Thats nothing! That 25 dollars a month could save you! I am not saying you have to go out a buy everything I did but at least start now and get things everytime you go grocery shopping! The first thing I started with was Backpacks so everything had a place to go!! I know that some people may think "I don't need a food storage right now nothing is happening!" What about those people in Louisana when Hurricane Katrina came? That is the best time to be prepared! You may not be able to take everything but at least you will have something! Don't put yourself into debt for it! You don't have to have everything at once just little by little! AGAIN are you PREPARED?

I must add Thanks to my sister-in-law Heidi she is the one that started me on this!!!

Cram Look-alike Meter

2008-02-07T12:12:00.001-08:00

MyHeritage: Look-alike Meter - Pedigree - Family finder

Cram Look-alike Meter

2008-02-07T12:10:00.001-08:00

MyHeritage: Family tree - Genealogy - Celeb - Collage - Morph

TAGGED YET AGAIN!

2008-02-04T06:27:00.000-08:00

Tagged!!

I've been Tagged!!!A. The rules of the game are posted at the beginning. B. Each player answers the questions about themselves. C. At the end of the post, the player then tags 5 people and posts their names, then goes to their blogs and leaves them a comment, letting them know that they have been tagged and asking them to read your blog.

TEN YEARS AGO: I just barely started driving! I baught Teylors Subaru from her! I was so excited!

5 THINGS ON MY TO DO LIST TODAY:

Clean my house
Organize everything that needs to be organized
Go out in the snow and go sledding with my kids
Watch the news at 11 on FOX 13 to see who our next Prophet is
Go through all my camcorder videos and label them

SNACKS I ENJOY:

I LOVE reeses! How could you not. I also really like pepporoni with a cheese stick yum! I really couldn't live without milk that is a snack to me! I crave it all the time! We go through 8 gallons a week!

THINGS I WOULD DO IF I WERE SUDDENLY MADE A BILLIONAIRE:

I would buy a bigger home. (who wouldn't) Also get brand new cars! Payoff my families homes and get them cars as well. Set up a college fund for all my nieces and nephews and my kids of course! Donate to the Juvinelle Diabetes Foundation! Invest! And help all the homeless! I would also travel to countries that don't have much and donate! Who really needs a billion dollars?

3 OF MY BAD HABITS

bitting my nails everyday
I always swallow my gum
shopping I love bargin shopping

5 PLACES I HAVE LIVED

Sandy (me) Riverton (marc)
Phoenix, AZ
Salt Lake
Houston, TX
Eagle Mountain

JOBS I HAVE HAD

United Insurance
Farmers Insurance
ACS
Mrs Fields
Credit Union Service Center
Preventive Pest Control
Gymnastics
Cleaning a friends house

THINGS PEOPLE DON'T KNOW ABOUT ME

I am addicted to rap music. Some times I will listen to other types. But rap is my first love in music!
Even though I don't drink I loved the taste of beer. (Yes I have tasted it) Ginger Ale is the closest thing to it!!
I get overwelmed easy. If I have to many things going on I try to do them all at once and it stresses me out!
I use to have ADHD even though I was never really diagnosed with it. I look back now and know that that was exactly what I had. I never could pay attention in school and I was always out of control. I was always the center of attention.
I dated 2 guys seriously before Marc and I got married. 1 kid Travis for 4 years. Yes 4 years. And another guy Mike for 6 months.
Marc also had a girlfriend Erin who was his girlfriend before and during his mission.
I am deathly affraid of heights. I can barely stand on a chair.
I am affraid of airplanes. I ate flying I would much rather drive.

I am tagging everyone. Your going to get tagged one way or another so just do it now and get it over with!

~BIG BOY~

2008-01-27T16:52:00.000-08:00

I was just scrolling threw some old pics of Boston and it just made me realize how huge he was!! These are pics of him around 6-8 months. He was a tank! I loved it! It's so funny to look back!

Scraobook Party!

2008-01-24T13:08:00.000-08:00

When: Feb 22-23
Time: Friday 4pm-Saturday 9pm
Where: Lehi Legacy center
Price: $18.00 I know you can pay for 1 day instead of 2 but I am not sure how much so I will get back to you on that!

This is what it says on the website

Where can a scrapbook fanatic go for relief? Come down to the Legacy Center Friday February 22nd at 4pm and stay until 9pm Saturday February 23rd all for only $18! Experienced and advanced scrapbookers welcome. Bring your photos, scrapbooking supplies and friends! I N C L U D E S: 29 hours of FUN, dinner friday and lunch saturday, use of die-cut machine, use of punches, use of stamps from Stampin' Up, prize give aways & drawings. You can also purchase from our vendors! One day option is available. PLEASE NO CHILDREN

You have to register online at www.lehicity.com just type in Scrapbook in the search box and scroll down and you will find it and click on register!!!

Let me know if anyone is interested it is so much fun!!

Happy 1st Birthday Ashton

2008-01-24T12:44:00.000-08:00

So Ashtons Birthday was on the 8th but neighbors computer won't let me post pics. So here I am at my in-laws!!! I can't believe she is already 1. Time flies so fast. She had a blast. She got a ton of clothes from my mom (of course, She always knows what my kids need) My mom also got Boston some presents so he wouldn't feel bad. Ashton got a Kitchen and a ball and mirror toy from Marcs mom. She loves her kitchen a ton. She plays with it everyday! May I add I found it at walmart for 21 bucks!! (After Christmas is the best time to buy toys FYI). She got a cute hat from the Nordbergs and 2 cute outfits from the Goodmans and the Bills. She also got a set of books from the Childs and a car toy from the Mauss's. It was so much fun that everyone was able to make it!! We had pizza and root beer floats! Yummy!!! She wasn't to fond of the cake, So my neighbors little boy, who was 1 on the 21st, Chowed it down!! It was hilarious. I think my kids have enough toys to last them until they move out!!! Thanks to everyone who came it was so much fun!!

SAD NIGHT

2008-01-17T12:59:00.000-08:00

So these past few days Boston has been a little sick. First he was crying in pain and I couldn't figure it out so I ran him to the doctor. (He was grabbing his back like it hurt) Then as soon as I got to the doctor he was fine. The next day he was fine. Then last night came. He had a little fever before he went to bed so I gave him tylonol and it went down and he went to bed. At around 4:30 am this morning Boston woke up and was crying. Marc went into the kitchen to get him some milk in his sippy and I herd him crying so I went to go lay by him. As soon as I got into the room he was shaking. He was having a seizure. I yelled to Marc "Bostons having a seizure." He ran in a grabbed him from me, while I ran and got his tester to test his blood. Then Marc told me to run and get the thermometer. I must have tumbled over his shoes because I slipped and fell and hit my knee so hard that I blacked out. Marc had to pick me up and put me on the couch. (I didn't even know he did that, he thought I was joking around) Then after a few minutes I was kinda back to normal. I was struggling but I got the thermometer and the number to the diabetes doctor and called. The weird thing is is with his diabetes if he were to have a seizure his blood level would have to be low below 80 and he was at 126. So I went to the doctor today and they did some tests on him, so as of right now we are just waiting! He is doing so awesome today. I feel so bad for this little boy. But, it could be worse. Things like this scare us everyday but they are something that we also have to look for everyday. We are so greatful he is our son and that he is such a good kid. I seriously couldn't have asked for a better son. I will update you when I find out. Please keep Boston in your prayers!

UPDATES TO THE PAST

2008-01-16T12:59:00.002-08:00

So it's been a while since I posted any pics so here is a short review of Christmas time. First, here is my Christmas tree!! I add more and more every year. Soon I will have to buy a bigger tree! I hate taking it down.

Second, This is my Christmas mess. I was soooo busy making gifts for neighbors, Marcs employees, and friends and family. it got so out of hand but it all worked out in the end!! The sleighs where for Marcs employees. They where so fun to make I got them at Roberts and painted and stained 13 of them. THen I just packed a bag full of candy to make it look lie Santas bag and tied a bow they where so cute! For my neighbors I made magnets with little tiny tiles! I should have taken a pic! Sorry about that. Then the glass thing below I made for my family and Marcs family. This one was my favorite! It was Jamies I loved the colors and now I think I will do my room in those as well!!!

Below this is Christmas morning! Santa set up everything so cute!! Wink Wink! All Bostons santa was in snowman wrapping paper and Ashtons was in Christmas tree wrapping paper!! By the look of their faces they loved Christmas! Ashton got a cabbage patch and a graco stoller with a carseat! She has so much fun with them! She is really starting to like dolls alot!! Boston got a bed from us. (All though we haven't really found one we like yet) he also got some fun toys like legos, blocks, books, games etc. He loved them all! Christmas was a blast this year and I can't wait for the next!!

I just liked this picture of Ashton and Aunt Katie it was so cute!!!

2008-01-16T12:59:00.001-08:00

Long TIme No Wirte!

2008-01-01T18:30:00.000-08:00

So you are probably wondering why I haven't written in a long time! Well anyways to start off! Our cruise was amazing! We did everything from snorkeling to parasailing! Oh and shopping! The best part of the cruise was that Marcs worked paid for everything! We got massages and our nails done! What a treat! Anyways the reason why we have no pics is because we got our camera stolen out of our bag before we even got to our room! Sucks big time! WE just had to buy those throw away cameras so as soon as I turn those in I can put them on my blog!

Christmas was so much fun! My kids loved it! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MARC ON CHRISTMAS!! Marc turned 27 on chistmas! Time sure does fly!

Santa brought Boston and Ashton a ton of things. I have pics of that on my new digital camera (My mom and sisters all went in on it for an early christmas present) I just have to figure out how to download pics! My kids got spoiled! I hope all of you had an awesome new year and a wonderful christmas! I am hoping to post pics soon for all of you!!!

And away we go!!!

2007-12-01T19:39:00.000-08:00

Tomorrow is the day Marc and I will be going on our 6 day cruise to the caribean! I can't wait! This will be like the honeymoon we never had! When I get back I will post some pics. I know I have been slacking but I promise it will be soon! Hope all of you have a wonderful week and I will see you when we get back! PS The kids are staying home!!

BLACK FRIDAY SALES

2007-11-29T12:18:00.000-08:00

Ok so it's been a while since I posted a blog! Marc just hasn't brought his laptop home so I can do this! I will have to post some pics later of all the events that I have! But I have to tell you about BLACK FRIDAY! Can I just say it is so much fun! I love the crowds and the screaming of all the people when they race down the hall! My sisters Whitney and Teylor and I went to the midnight mall shopping. I also met my sister-in-law Jamie there! Before we got into the mall we waited outside! Then when the doors opened we all raced in to go to Aeropostale and The Childrens Place! We went to The Childrens Place first! That was probably the best choice since Aero always has there same stuff on sale all the time! Me Teylor and Jamie all loaded up on clothes for our kids. We got such awesome deals! We got the 20% off the intire store plus there where some things already 30% off! Plus my sister had a 25% off coupon, plus I have a card there and I get 10% off each purchase!!!!! So we saved big! I probably got about 6 outfits for each kid for $50 bones. I was loving it! After the mall Jamie and I went to Toys-R-Us. We had to wait in line for about 1 hour and 15 min. It was sooooo cold. Thank goodness I brought blankets. Jamie and I wrapped ourselves up tight and layed on the gravel with our purses as the pillows! We were also blowing our hot breath in the blankets to keep warm! I kid you not we were warm and comfortable! When it was time to run in we raced threw the doors and I ran back to the electronics and Jamie went to go get som other stuff! I was the last to grab what was left of the MP3 players that were $10.00 I ended up getting the exact amount I needed! Then I met Jamie at the front of the store to hold everything buy her so I could go get Heidi, Teylor and I the shopping carts that were on sale for $8.00 little did I know that the boxes where tall and wide so I was pushing 5 boxes with my legs and my arms were hugging them! It was hilarious. Oh I also got a walker for Teylor on top of that! After Toys R Us Jamie and I went to Bed Bath and Beyond. Their store was 20% off everything but I didn't find anything. Then we went back to the mall to JC Penney to see if there was anything left there that we needed! We were so pooped but it was so much fun! I never really spent anytime with Jamie before! She is so much fun! We seriously were laughing the whole time! This was such a fun shopping trip. I can't wait tell next year to do it all over again!!

OH MY who started these tagging things???

2007-11-18T21:36:00.000-08:00

Ok so I can't wait for this tagging business to be over but why not get them all done a day after another!!
*How long have you been together? almost 4 years

*How long did you date? 11 months got engaged on November 14! Marcs grandpa Cram passed away 3 days later. Then we got married 5 months later!

*How old is he?27

*Who eats more? Depends on what we eat!

*Who said I love you first? Marc, I wasn't going to make the first move!

*Who is taller? Everyone is taller then me so Marc

*Who sings better? I like to think I can sing. Marc tells me he use to beable to sing until he had his Thyroid taken out. Sometimes I just never know when he is joking with me!

*Who is smarter? Marcs school smart and I am street smart.

*Who does the laundry? Both of us. I sometimes just let Marc do it when I get overwhelmed.

*Who does the dishes? Both of us! Marc is awesome at helping me around the house!

*Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? Depends on what you mean the right side is. When you are facing the bed I am on the right and when you are laying in the bed Marc is on the right. Is this a trick question?

*Who pays the bills? I do

*Who mows the lawn? Mostly Marc but I love to do it to get a nice tan! my dad use to let me do their yard when I was a kid and I loved it!

*Who cooks dinner? I do. Marc did when we lived at the U because I worked while he went to school and he always got home before I did! Then again I told him over the phone how to make the meals step by step

*Who drives when you are together? Marc, but if he is looking at scores on his blackberry or just texting people or talkin gto someone on the phone then I drive I hate just sitting there doing nothing I have to be entertained. Plus he sucks doing 2 things at once, well at least when it comes to driving.

*Who is more stubborn? We both are in different ways.

*Who kissed who first? We both dived in for the kiss

*Who asked who out? We kinda just starting hanging out just us 2

*Who proposed? Marc

*Who is more sensitive? Marc I know I know your thinking yeah right. But, really he is way more sensitive!

*Who has more friends? Marc, Everyone is his bestfriend. Even my dogs sisters cousins brother is his bestfriend even though he doesn't know who it is. But really Marc has the most friends! I have quite a few but we just hangout with Marcs crew more!

*Who has more siblings? Marc has 4 sisters I have 3 sisters

*Who wears the pants in the family? We share pants. We are the same size! lol

TAG EVERYONE IS IT JUST DO THIS ONE AND GET IT OVER WITH.
I AM TAGGING EVERYONE ON MY BLOG YES YOU TOO WHITNEY AND TONY!

TAGGED AGAIN (look at my tagged below this one as well)

2007-11-11T23:08:00.000-08:00

So I have to write 7 things nobody knows about me hmmmmmmmm........

1. I guess you can say I was a miracle baby! When I was a baby I had Spinal Meningitis. The doctors told my mom that I wasn't going to make it threw the night. But, here I am alive and well.

2. Believe it or not but I am a perfectionist. I know most of you are thinking ya right. By neat I mean, when I fold clothes, towels, pants, etc. they all have to be folded the exact same way and my clothes that hang have to be hung the same way. Another way of being a perfectionis is my handwriting. If I scribble on my paper or it looks like I have 2 different handwritings then I start all over, even if I am almost done. Also I have a hard time just picking up my house I have to deep clean it or I just don't want to clean it. Weird I know but that is just the way I am sorry Marc. Everything just has to be perfect or I hate to do it!

3. I am a morning and a night person. The less sleep I get the more awake I am. I just have the hardest time falling asleep and I get bored so I watch TV or get on the internet. (Just so you know it's almost 1:00 am) In the morning, I want to get ready and go do something and I hate to waste my day.

4. I seceretly want to be an undercover cop! I think it would be so much fun to know whats going on at the crime seen. I would also love to go to the Police Academy. I love trying to solve mysteries.

5. I am extremly afraid of the dark. I always have to have the TV on. If Marc is not in the room with me then I have to turn a small light on. I seriously feel like I hear things all night long and if I have the TV on I can't hear it. Most mornings I wake up at 4 and can't get back to sleep because I just listen to noises. So I don't wake up Marc I go into the front room to watch TV these are my steps of how I get to the front room

I go turn on the hall light
I turn the front room light on
I turn off the hall light
I turn the small kitchen light on
I turn the TV on
I get a blanket
I have to make sure the TV is on (a picture is showing) before I shut th front room light off
Then I turn the front room light off

Marc hates that I do it but I am just to afraid. I guess it must be growing up in my parents house. They have so many dang trees and bushes I was afraid someone was going to pop out and get me. Maybe a boogie man or something. I have no idea. My sister Teylor knows what I am talking about. She used to open our front door, quickly lock it and race up the stairs like someone was chasing her! Let's face it I will never get over it!

6. I want to travel to 3 world countries and help out! I want to make a difference in peoples lives. Just like Ty on extreme home make over. Oprah as well she is always traveling to 3rd world countries and she makes a difference! Marc always tells me that if we were to live in Brazil we would be considered RICH. I can't even imagine how it would be to live like they do. I think of all those people in Ethiopia, Africa and Peru, etc. (all 3rd world countries). How do they do it? We are so blessed to live in a free country. We just need to count our blessings each day. Things that we take advantage of are things that are so exciting to others. In other words we all need to be more thankful for what we have and not think about the things we wished we had! Just an example: Marcs aunt traveled to Ethiopia and brought a video back to show all of us how they live. They were so excited to have a place to wash there clothes, hand wash. Are you kidding me. I can not complain about laundry anymore!

7. Since this is Marcs and my blog I will tell you something about Marc that most people don't know. Before Marc and I were married he had cancer. Thyroid cancer that is. From what I know they had to take out his thyroid. He now takes medicine everyday and if he doesn't take it he gets really tired and onry (I do not know how to spell that? sorry). In other words I can tell when he doesn't take it! I don't really know alot about it but I will find out more and re-type this last one!

People I am tagging

Teylor and Jake

Heidi and Ben

Candice and Bryan

Chelsea and Tyson

Heather and Shark

Kristin

TAGGED

2007-11-11T22:19:00.000-08:00

Tagged!
I have been tagged - so here it is!
(Sorry it took so long Teylor I forgot about it! )

4 Jobs I've Had:

Mrs Fields! (with my sister Teylor)

Manager at the Credit Union Service Center (again with Teylor my sister)

Preventive Pest Control

ACS (telemarketing, Yes I was those people that you hung up on!)

4 Movies I can watch over and over

Step Up

You Got Served

Stomp The Yard

Pirates of the Caribbean

4 Places I have Lived

Eagle Mountain, UT

Sugar House, UT

Houston, TX

Phoenix, AZ

4 guilty pleasures

Buying my kids toys that I wish I could play with
Shopping on line for good deals
Buying things I don't need
just going to walmart even though there is never anything new

4 Favorite TV Shows

The Hills and Newport Harbor (this counts as one)

Real World

One Tree Hill

Days of our Live (I never thought I would watch a soap. I guess being a stay at home mom things just pop up on your TV and you get hooked)

4 Places I have been on vacation

In less then a month we are going on a cruise to the Bahamas does that count?

Boston

Lake Powell

Vegas

I know pretty boring. We aren't big travelers

4 Favorite Foods

Chicken Nuggets ( I get these everywhere I go)

McDonalds hambergers (When Candice and I go Grocery shopping we always get cheese burgers and a drink so we can refill it on the way out!! ha ha ha

Burritos (I think this and the nuggets is all I would ever eat growing up)

Taco Bake (This is the best meal ever. I should post the reciepe)

4 Places I would rather be right now

On vacation

Shopping

Sleeping

Lake Powell
4 Websites I visit daily

My blog and others blogs

My yahoo email

Car dealerships (We are trying to find a car right now so I am car less)

my myspace (I know pretty lame but I do have one)

Authors I love

Man I hate to break it to you, but I do NOT have the patients to read. My mind wanders to much. I get lost with the first word I read.

4 things I would like to know how to do:

Play football
break dance
sing
splits

Things I worry about

If I am a good mother to my kids
Our Bugdet
Boston with his Diabetes
Where I will be in 10 years

Happy moments

Marrying Marc
Having Boston Marc
Having Ashton Mykel
Buying our home

Things I want to do next year

Take my kids on a fun vacation
Get more organized
Teach new things to Boston and Ashton (Did I tell you Boston knows sign language)
Go to a Broncos game with Marc

I am Tagging

Heidi
Candice
Lyndey Richardson
Michelle Richardson

It was a no good very bad day/week

2007-11-10T08:28:00.000-08:00

This week was a long week for Boston and Ashton and I. First Boston was sick with the flu and then Ashton got it, then of course I did. All of us were throwing up everything we ate. Finally it started to calm down a bit, So I desided to take a trip to P-town (PROVO). Just to pick up a few things. While I was down there I ran into costco to get milk and diapers. I was in the store maybe 5 min and Boston all of a sudden started screaming. I thought maybe I pinched his finger some how and I kept asking him what was wrong. Then I turned the corner. I was standing in the middle of the main isle and all of a sudden Boston just threw up everywhere. Poor guy! He hadn't been sick all day and was playing around all day long. So I just stood there until someone came to clean it! Of course people stare but what do you do! I had one lady ask if she needed me to go get what ever I needed to get but, I just needed diapers so no worries! As I was standing there I took off all of Bostons clothes because he was soaked in throw up. I stripped him down to his diaper. Anyways, I carried him around the store (you can imagine all the looks I got from people when they saw he was jsut wearing a diaper, especially since they didn't see him throw up) so I could get all my things in a hurry and I thought I just need to buy him an outfit while I am here because it is so cold out side! So I go pick out a pj outfit and then saw a oshkosh warm up outfit. I put on the oshkosh out fit and decided I would rather have that one. So, I went to go check out, little did I know I forgot to put the pj outfit back and it was hanging at the front and it was so long that it touched where throw up was at on the cart, so I had to buy it (I wasn't going to put it back that wouldn't have been honest) Well, the funny thing is is that I went in there to spend maybe $70.00 and ended up spending $145.00. Man what a night. Then last but not least I went to go put gas in Marcs car and I had never done it before on his new car. I didn't know how to open the gas tank all our other cars that we have had you just pull open. I thought with it being a BMW maybe it had some special stupid way to open it (You know how they put things in cars you would never think would go in there) anyways, my phone was dead so I couldn't call marc. I ran home to charge my phone and finally got a hold of him. How stupid am I all I had to do was push it and it would pop open! I am so glad this week is almost over! Now that it is Saturday I can breath again! (I forgot to tell you Marcs been out of town since Thursday. He also went to the Jazz game wednesday night. Now do you feel my pain heee heee hee)

Fun and Funny Moments

2007-10-30T21:06:00.000-07:00

I am sure all of you have seen Ace Ventura: Pet Detective? Well anyways it was on TV tonight and Boston and I were watching it! We were at the part where Ace was trying to find Snowflake (the Dolphin) He was at the rich guys house for the party. He was at the part where the shark was in the big tank (and not snowflake) well as soon as the shark popped out that is what Bostons face looked like. His was in AW. It was so funny. He kept looking at me like "What is going on" He is so funny! The other 2 pics are just so fun with both kids side by side! I have no idea why Boston has a pink cup and Ashton has a Blue maybe Marc gave them those! ha ha just kidding. The 4th picture is one of my favorites! My mom baught the kids Halloween PJ's I think every PJ I own is from my mom! I have never baught PJ's before. What a great Grandma they have! The last 2 pics we got while he was playing on his computer. He always looks like he is thinking real hard it's so funny! He likes playing with the Lap-Top cause daddy haas one too!!!

SOOOOO little

2007-10-22T16:00:00.000-07:00

I just couldn't resist this outfit looked so cute on her on sunday! In her cute little boots!! She is just so tiny! I love it!!!

Bostons favorite toy

2007-10-22T15:51:00.000-07:00

So when we go to Grandma and grandpa Crams house Bostons favorite toy to play with are Grandmas Pumpkin decorations! At first he was afraid of these but everytime we walk through the door thats the first thing he goes to! We can't even sneak them away he will notice they are gone!! He is a stinker!

POOR little Boston

2007-10-19T20:13:00.000-07:00

It's already enough that he has diabetes and that he had foot surgery in March. Now he might have ear problems. This poor little guy goes threw so much and is such a champ! I just found out today that he failed his hearing test. Which may be the reason he isn't talking as much as he should be at 2. We aren't sure yet. On Wendesday ''Kids On The Move" is coming to my house to evaluate him to see if there is something wrong with his hearing for sure and his speech. Hopefully everything is ok. I just don't know if I ever want to see a medical bill again. HA HA just kidding.

Cram Corner

Happy 6th Birthday Boston

Beckham 9 month stats!

Bostons first day of Kindergarten

Update

Beckham 6 months

Gradutation Gift

Ashtons Preschool Graduation

Boston Graduates Mrs Katies class 2010-2011

Boston Graduates Preschool!! Part 1

Beckhams 6 month update!

Boston

Ashton

Beckham

Our Crazy Life

RIP Emmett Corrigan

Beckhams Blessing

We've Been Busy

Ashton at Bingham Highs Cheer Clinc Performance

DishOne Cruise 2011

Ashton is "4" I can't believe it

Ashton's Friend Party

MY BLACK FRIDAY SHOPPING!!

Marcs 30th Birthday/ Christmas Morning

CRAM CHRISTMAS

The Cram Family Christmas Party

Boston and Ashtons Christmas Program 2010

Our Newest Addition

Wow I can finally blog!!!!!

DishOne Cruise 2009

What have the Cram's been up to

SLACKER of the year

Finally a POST of our cruise!!!

SEE YA

3 MORE DAYS!!

The Funniest thing ever

Boston's new GLASSES! and TWILIGHT Pics

Confessions

BLACK FRIDAY CRAZINESS!!

Boston Again?

THE MOVIE WAS AWESOME!!

Twilight

8 Things! Thanks Michelle!

I Have The Worst Luck

The Witches!!

HSM 3

Stampin Up

A list of my days plus Another Seizure

RED SOX BIGGEST FAN

Purse Party Anyone

Boston's ABC's

Ashton in dance

Ashton and Boston saying a prayer!!

My kids love their TRAMPOLINE

CaMiLiA AnD RyAns WeDdInG Oct 9 2008

"SNOW" Is it really that time of year????

DANCE CLASS

FINALLY PICTURES!!

Another Seizure

Dishone Banquet

HAPPY 3RD BIRTHDAY BOSTON

ELLEN

Marc Wakeboarding

I am the worst blogger

"FINALLY A BLOG" Lake Powell 2008

Totally Unexpected! IT'S BEEN A YEAR

STAMPIN UP Just For Kicks

* * *WHAT A DAY* * *

Rock a by baby!!

Boston in the TUB

Park City Pics

Happy Gilmore in Park City

HOME DEPOT AND LOWES

Home Depot

Terrible News

THE PUMP

I know I know it's about time I worte a new blog!!

STORAGE Are you Prepared?

Cram Look-alike Meter

Cram Look-alike Meter

* * WHAT A DAY * *

~BIG BOY~