September 16th, 2013

 Our Benji turned 5 yesterday! Where did the time go? He is so excited to be 5. This means he gets to start homeschool PE next month, and he gets to do Kindergarten work at home.

 I just love this boy so very much! He is so charismatic, loving, funny, and tender hearted.

 Pinata time!

 Trenton finished off the poor bird.

 

This was his other birthday cake, that we had Sunday ( on his actual birthday). It was watermelon, covered in whipped cream and strawberries. Mmm, Mmm.

July 11th, 2013

 Little Miss will be 3 months old tomorrow! She is such a good baby!

 

 

 She is very loved and has captivated her brothers for all eternity!

 

 She and Joe have a very special bond already. It is the sweetest thing.

 

 

 

Yesterday was Rex's birthday. I made him a homemade German chocolate cake, and got him a shirt and a couple books he has been wanting. The boys filled out papers answering questions about their dad. Needles to say, their answers made him cry. They were very sweet and heartfelt.

Happy Birthday, Rex! You are the best husband and father anyone could ever ask for!

July 9th, 2013

 

I have been honestly feeling awful lately. My allergies have been so out of control this season. It is so bad that I have gotten an eye infection in both eyes, a sinus infection on top of having complications with my tailbone and hip alignment. This has all made me exhausted. I feel like I am running at half speed all the time.

 

In other news, Evelyn is teething already. She is doing pretty well with is all, but is not sleeping as sound through the night. I cannot complain though, she is still sleeping a good 6+ hours a time, so I am still spoiled.

 

Tomorrow is Rex's birthday! Woo hoo! I am making him a 3 layer German chocolate cake. It is a surprise, and the first time I have made it in about 20 years. ( Oh my goodness that makes me sound old!) Past the cake, I am not sure what else we are doing. The boys think that we should go to Skateland, and I think we should stay home ( selfishly ---but that is how tired I am right now) We will see how the day goes.

 

Ben's Celebration

 This kid could not wait to turn 4! He was so excited all day long

Nothing says happy birthday like a new bike!

4 Years

:: Sniffle:: Sniffle:: My baby is 4 today! It can't be so!! This boy is truly one of a kind! He makes us laugh daily, smiles constantly and has a heart of gold! I just cannot fathom him being so big. He is just an all around wonderful boy who loves his family and makes friends where ever he goes. Ask him his name, and he will always tell you, " I am Benji Jeff Bateman!" He is definitely one of  my three cutest kids!  I will post later tonight pictures from his birthday party last night. The kid had a blast!

Trenton Turns 9

 .. I suppose it was a hit at the park. All ages seemed to have a good time!

 We had a good turn out ! I cannot believe my baby is 9!! 

 Trenton's big gift. All he wanted was a Dallas Cowboy's Jersey. 

I thought it was fitting to get the #9 jersey... and it's the one he wanted!!! 

 Andrea got a hold of  my camera .. I did not absolutely hate this picture... 

 This one was just funny! 

 During the eclipse. 

And here is Mr. Ben playing while we irrigate out yard.

28 is Great!

Yep, 28 is a good age to be. I don't know why, but I like it! I will post a nice embarrassing picture later, Trenton took it to school for show and tell. What a sweetheart, no? We had some dear friends take us out to La Fiesta for dinner. It was amazing! Even after having a giant sombrero placed upon my head and whipped cream slathered onto my chin, while my picture was being taken.... it was a fun night. We browsed Fred Meyers, as I had a gift card from my mommy burning a hole in my pocket. I got a REALLY soft and pretty black and white blanket (pics later today.. I hope) and a pretty shall. Rex got me Dr. Marten shoes, Trenton made me a necklace, and Joe and Ben colored me pictures. I picked out a strawberry shortcake - cake, and that about sums it up.

We are frantically running a-muck trying to get everything ready to leave on Sunday. We are getting very excited.. though my hermit like tendencies are running deep this time. Every time we go on vacation, about 2 days before we go, I get super high anxiety about leaving, worried about driving so far, and end up starting to feel like I don't want to leave. Is this normal????? I have to calm myself down and push myself out the door most of the time, but I know it will all be worth it.

Joe Turns 6 and More From Chippy

 My mischievous Joe turned 6 yesterday. I cannot wrap my head around this concept at all. 

He had a great time with his friends and enjoyed a day of fun filled activities! He is by far the most unique of all my boys. The loudest, the most hyper, the funniest, and the one up to the most trouble (most of the time). We are truly blessed to have him in our lives. 

So here is what Chippy has been up to the past few days. 

 Sunday he read scriptures 

 Monday... mustaches and funny faces on our picture. 

 Tuesday, a birthday surprise for Joe! 

Today, he got a bit tangled up in the Christmas Decor. 

5 grateful things

Christmas!-School is over for me-busy days-Joe-Family  

Early Birthday and Rex's Adventure

So my birthday was mostly on Monday. It was a great great day!!
It started with meeting up with a good old friend, who I have known since 1997... crazy..... ahh jr. high the old days huh Liz?

It was such a nice visit and so good to catch up

And Jamba Juice was an added bonus. It was a nice start to a wonderful day!

I then was instructed to hurry home, because Rex had to go to work. So I rushed home gathered the kidos and went to Jolyne's for lunch. It was tasty too and nice to catch up. After a while, I was getting ready to go home to get ready to go have lunch with Rex, when he walked in the door and said he got off work early.
 We chatted a while longer then Rex decided we needed to go home because he had to get the mail.....we turned the corner to the house and this is what I saw.

Rex did not work on Monday, but sent me away with friends who held me hostage for the day while he and lots of good friends got a whole fence up!!

What a nice gift!! I am so excited to have a little more privacy and be able to send the kidos out to play with out worrying.

After that surprise, we got spoiled by the Dickinsons with a wonderful meal of Mexican cuisine! Delish!


Here are my other treats

 A HUGE Vera Bradly bag that came with a matching check book holder, coin purse, pencil bag and make up bag. 

 

I haven't gotten this one yet, but Rex bought it off ebay yesterday for me. I LOVE LOVE LOVE this bag!! It is reversible too!!  EEKK! I love purses!

And this little gem was from my 3 boys. A new iPod shuffle engraved on the back " XOXOXOX Love your Boys" Rex tried to change the wording after he ordered it to say " Sara's Berkin Bag" but it was already shipped off. so I named it Berkin Bag on my iTunes account :)

Oops, I forgot the pic of my super cute apron. I will post that later.
 So, I was spoiled rotten and love it!!! I am very grateful for everyone and their efforts to make my early birthday a special day!!

Yesterday (my actual birthday) Rex got all of his teeth pulled and his dentures put in. He looks SO different but still cute. He already feels a TON better and is recovering well. It was scary at first because he was so dizzy and nauseous but after a good long nap, some yogurt and ice he was up and about and feeling great.

I will post pics of him once the swelling goes down some more.

Hope everyone is having a great 1st week of spring!!!!

Swoon

How amazing is my hubby ??? He was trying to birthday shop for me, and knows my love of purses....
So, he actually remembered from my million times of watching Gilmore Girls, when Logan gave Rori a Birkin Bag. He thought it would be funny if he could get me one for my birthday just like the one from the show, but soon discovered that the starting price for this beauty is $2500, so the Birkin Bag for Sara is a no go, but just him thinking of it, and remembering made me all mushy gushy. What a guy!