My Best Cheetahs...

If you know my boys, they are actually Cheetahs:) And when Legend wants something from Major, Major says "what do you say" Legend: "Mayer is da best Cheetah!"

So these boys are "MY Best Cheetahs"

I just love them sooo much and love when we car dance and sing on the way to school!!!

I am soo blessed to be able to be home with them everyday! I know one day they will have other best Cheetahs, so I'm savoring today!!!

My Best Cheetahs!

BLING BLING ALL IN YO FACE..State Champs!

So I surprised Andy for our 5th year anniversary and I bought him his championship ring!!! He was surprised because he said he wasn't getting one at the assemble because he didn't buy it, because we had no money...little did he know that I made the leap and bought it for him.  He deserves it!!!! He really worked so hard with his kids and was a phenomianl coach for those boys! This is probably the only State Championship that really meant something to him. Those boys are like his own.

He was so excited to get his ring at the assembly and very willing to take a picture and show it off!!!

Rightfully earned....

Major was stoked too!!! He even got in the football teams picture at the assembly with one of the boys rings on like he was one of the boys!!!!

All of the coaches!!!

Big Boy Unddies

Hip Hip Hooray!!! No more Diapers Today!!!! Its official we have only BIG  BOY UNDDIES at The Stokes residents!!!!  Legend is 2 1/2 and uses the "toy-yet" all by himself and puts on his own "pamies" as you can tell!!!! He is the cutest and loves being a Big Boy like his older brother!!!

I am so proud of him:) This is a proud moment in a mommies life!!! simple pleasures...

The sweetest note

Major got the sweetest note in the mail from his teachers! His teachers just love him just like they love all of their kids. Major was so excited when I read this note to him. He carried it around all day and had to show everyone! They wanted him to know that he was their "best helper" and in all Grandma Smiths years of teaching" there has never been a boy as kind and thoughtful of others as Major!" That just melted my little mama heart! He really does have such a big heart and is full of love for everyone!!! I love my Maj!

The only explanation

This past Sunday I left after sacrament to get my things for my lesson. As I was pulling out...I actually pulled in:( ah!!!!! Yes, I hit... well more like bumped/ nudged the car in front of me. I know I know and YES there was a little crack! Ah!!!! So I went home and trust me all kinds of thoughts were going on, great there's another awesome bill, insurance up, was that crack there before, maybe they won't notice, maybe I should park some where different and don't say anything, leave a note??
My brain was in a panic, I knew I couldn't live with myself knowing that if I made the decision to walk away I couldn't live with myself honestly it would eat me alive...so I left a note and waited.....
Well after church the sweet little old lady came over and she informed me that the crack was already there and I didn't do anything....PHEW!!!!! Holy cow, the Lord is amazing!
I am so grateful that I did the right thing regardless of what the outcome was going to be. I cant look at it any other way than a Miracle! I shut the door and couldn't stop saying "Thank you Thank you Thank you Heavenly Father" He is amazing!!!! That's my only explanation....

Quickie Family Snapshots!

Andy's Sister and her cute family came up for the Holidays so we wanted to take a big family pic. My sweet niece Cambria came over with her mad skills and took some fun pics of our family and the whole klan! Lots of kids and laughter! Thank you Cam for taking the time to come and photograph our family, your the best!!!

Even in all the Craziness..

Majy was not feeling very photogenic..

Now he was...

Our cute legend... Legend having a moment!

Andy's idea of an olden days pose....hmm I win!

Time out is not fun...

The Whole Stokes Klan!!!

Why I Blog!!!

My amazing sister Tonya is so sweet and has printed my blogs out for me in an awesome book. Major and Legend love love love them so much!!!! I love seeing the excitement in their faces when they look at them and see pictures of them selves and each other. They sit on their little "Nook" and just look at all the pictures and talk about what's going on in the pictures: Major: "See Legend I use to hold you when you were a baby." Legend: "I not a baby" hahhaha they are adorable. These moments and looks on their faces and conversations make sitting at my laptop definitely worth it. If you know me I'm not a sitter at all:) I am grateful for this way to record cherished memories for my kids so that they will have them forever! Thank you Aunty Ton so much!!! WE love our Books!!!

Majors face says it all!!!

One of my favorite things to do..

One of my favorite things to do, is watch my boys play together. I just love their relationship as brothers and best friends. They love playing together and when one is gone or napping or at pre school the other is so sad and lonely. Sometimes I envy their closeness and so glad that they have eachother close forever! For Christmas they got a trampoline from Pops and Gamma!

 (Andys parents) the boys love playing out side on their new play set and love jumping on the tramp!!! I find myself often jumping with them instead of doing adult boring stuff! Trampolines bring families together:) I have great memories growing up with my siblings jumping, learning tricks , jumping off of walls, or even catapulting myself over the wall into the neighbors yard with big dogs barking at me...lol oh my that was horrible but hilarious remembering my skinny knobby 8 yr old self trying to get back over as fast I could;) I love that they will to make memories like I did!

Im a HUGGER..and this is why!!!

New Kalamity gear!

Spreading the love, passion and service with everyone through wrist bands and t-shirts!!! woo woo!!!

So blessed to do what I love for those in need!!!

Still praying for a cause!!!

Leave a message if you know of anyone who could seriously use our help this year!!

Happy 27!

(written by: Tonya my big sis. she says things so much better than I do)

 

It was Tia's 27th birthday on January 10th and we have watched her do so much with her dancing for service to others that we wanted to something special for her.

So we planned a surprise party and of course with it being Tia and interfering with her dance class,

there was a kink in the plan.

Andy called me and said, "Tia won't leave her class"

So he came home and changed

ed
 into a suit, went and got flowers and showed up at her studio.

Scooped her up and blindfolded her and kidnapped her from her studio.

He literally carried her into the house where we were all awaiting her arrival.

(Tia Now)
It was an amazing birthday my family really did go all out with a great party, food, gifts and an awesome KALAMITY cake they sure did surprised me!!!! They all pitched in together to get me an awesome laptop:) I am so blessed to have such a loving family!!! They are the best!!! Happy 27!!!!

 

 

Kalamity ending 2012 and beginning 2013 off right!

This is late, of course but better late than never!!! Kalamity had the amazing honor of representing Utah in the USA Today national Newspaper! When the guy called to interview me, he said "this will be in the USA TODAY" and brilliant me said " What's the USA TODAY?"  he probable thought to change his article for a minute there...but thank goodness he didn't! It was soo neat to see all the hard work and dedication of these dancers being noticed. They are truly amazing and I am grateful to be given this opportunity to teach and dance with them!!! We were able to spread Megs Story Nation wide! Amazing!!!! We ended our 2012 off on a great note!!!

Holiday edition Dec, 24th and 25th!!! USA TODAY!



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Jan. 7th 2013 The same writer Brian Passey also put our story in the Spectrum in
the Life section!!!! So awesome.. looking for a cause! WE have been blessed with
amazing support!!! Thank you Brian for taking an interest and spreading what we do
with everyone!!!

my little adult...

The Best Thing about me teaching early in the mornings is that when I come home at 6:15am my little Major is up and waiting for me.  Much, much better than a quiet , dark house!!!!
Even though going back to sleep would probably seem a lot better but our conversations are priceless....

Maj: Hi Mom, how was class/ dance?

Mom: It was good

Maj: How's the girls? What did you teach??

You would think he was the adult in this relationship!!! I love how he loves to know what's going on in my life and is interested in the dancers. These mornings with my little adult will only last so long, so I will cherish them as they come. Priceless..

Drops of awesome......

So we all know that I have Kalamity and we dance for families who are fighting "Real Life Kalamities". I've had it for over 5 years now and it is a HUGE PART of my families life..it does take a lot of time and sacrifice and I often question "if its worth it" well you can say I was having one of those days....not very motivated, not feeling too upbeat about things, stressed over our MIGHTY MEG concert and the support we would get for her. I was really doubting my role as a mother and if I was doing a good job and teaching my kids enough, doing all the right things for them with no drops of awesome in my bucket, etc...when we went to our favorite drink spot...SWIG ahha!!!
We were in the drive through at Swig waiting, earlier that month I had taken 11x14 poster flyers for the MIGHTY MEG SHOW around to what seems like a million business's. So of course there was one at Swig in the window and me not even noticing because Im too wrapped up in my pitty party. But My
Sweet Major in the back seat notices and says: Mom , is Mighty Meg sick?

Mom: Yes, Maj she is very sick

Sweet Major in the back seat: Should we put on a concert for her?

Mom: ( I of course get teary eyed because I'm a Boob ,(that's why my husband calls me that) Yes, Major we should and we are:).

Sweet Major in the back seat: Mom, can I dance in the concert for Mighty Meg??

Mom: Yes, Maj!!!!

and of course being my son and me being me (ms. yappy) we went on with this conversation.
But this just opened my eyes that I was doing a pretty ok job, and that by our example as parents and through the craziness and times when I'm feeling that I'm not teaching anything, I actually am. Even if its my For  4yr old understanding to use his talents to help those who are sick!!!!
Drops of awesome.....

Moments I live for...had to:)

Ok this one I had to post because its hilarious and I never wanna forget these stages in life with my kids:) when major has a girlfriend or getting married I can have an embarrassing story to tell:) So yesterday we were at my sister Irene's house and Major comes to me running his eye and has splatters of what looks like water...boy was I wrong. Major: "Mom, mom.... Me:( panicked) "what happened Maj?" Major: "I peed in my eye!!!!!" Me and Irene: (Busting up in shock and not quiet sure what to say) "What in the world, how did you manage that?" He was so embarrassed but still so cute :) This kid! Yep, the splatters were not water after all:)

Moments i live for

Major: "Mom, mom...." Me: "what Maj?" Major: "your beautiful" Wow, that sure did change my day around:) love my Major always so sensitive and loving. Blessed to be his mom

More December 2012

My 2 best friends and sisters got married this month!!! These girls are amazing examples to me!!! They both are so smart, hard working, dedicated, loyal and really love no matter what! They have amazing testimonies and are truly led by the spirit. They've helped me through everything and have always been there for me. Honestly , I dont know what I would do with out them. I am so happy to see them enjoy one of the greatest blessings in life, eternal marriage. I love them!!!

Major was so excited to have his first performance ever at Cam's wedding! He definitely stole the show. The look on his face was priceless!!! He's a real performer that kid.

We had a great Christmas in our house together! We are so blessed to have such great family and friends to spend it with! Merry Christmas!