Christmas 2010

Christmas time is a fun, stressful, memorable time of year. It seems like you work so hard getting ready...putting up lights, tree, shopping, family get togethers, etc. that it's hard to just sit and relax. The kids are so excited for Santa to come and make "several" lists to him checking it over, that they don't remember what Christmas is all about. Christmas is about "giving" not "getting"! Christmas is to reflect upon the birth of our Savior. I had to remind the kids about that and not to be dissapointed if they didn't get everything on their list and from Santa. It stinks Christmas time comes and goes so quickly, but the memories you make...will last a lifetime

Hunter in Flag Football

Hunter started flag football and loves it. His team is the LIONS! Even though they came up short with a "W"...he still enjoys playing the game. Over the season, Hunter scored around 6 touchtowns and a couple of two point conversions. Yeah...he's learning all the football termanology with mom and dad "sports lovers"! The Lions won 2 games and tied 1 and lost 5. It was great to cheer from the sideline and see Hunter play offense and defense. Coach Bagnall did a great job with the boys and allowed every boy to play different positions. Great season Hunter!

I'm a slacker!!!

K...I am just looking at my blog...it's been almost 2 months since my last post. That is terrible. Here I wanted to get into blogging, not working, and still can't keep up with things. Maybe that's because I am a mom of 6 kids. I love the dearly...they just wear me out! I told myself...I need to do better. So here it goes with Stubbs events! :)

Halloween

Halloween is finally here. Kyler decided to be a LEGO guy, Connor a soccer player, Hunter a football player, Carter Buzz, Maycie Jessie (Toy Story), and Tanner a bee. I always dread October coming just because...it's the month of Halloween. My kids don't eat a lot of sweets so I just want to get rid of the candy as fast as I can. Our ward had the annual Halloween carnival and trunk or treat at the church. We went to a few other houses and over to grandma and grandpas. The kids were all exhausted after that.

Kyler's LEGO party!

Yep...Ky is officially 11! I can't believe my oldest is eleven. He wanted to have a LEGO party. He invited Ben, Brett, Ethan, and Drake(who couldn't make it). It was a lot of fun. We had a quiz to see how much the boys know about LEGOS. Ben won that quiz. We had a building contest...Brett won! They then blew up a yellow balloon and with marker drew their own "mini fig" The cake wasn't really what I wanted, but it was ok. Kyler got some new lego sets & lego game from mom and dad, art set from Ben, Lego set from Ethan and Brett. We ate pizza and took the boys home. It was a lot of fun! HAPPY BIRTHDAY KY

100 years of scouting celebration

Today is the 100 year celebration of scouting. It started at 3:00 and over around 9:00. It's for all scouts not just Cubs. Over 3,000 Cub Scouts registered for this event. They held it over at the fairgrounds. It was fun especially for the cubs, just way HOT! Some of the events they had for the rotations were orienteering, tribruchet, shields, fencing, swords, and they had sack lunches for dinner. I lefted early with my 3 boys after the BATTLE! Connor wanted to go to the final night of the rodeo, so all we missed was the closing ceremony.

100 years of scouting celebration

Today is the 100 year celebration of scouting. They are having a HUGE day camp for all scouts out at the fairgrounds. It started at 3:00. There was over 3,000 cub scouts registered for this big event. The rotations included...orienteering, fencing, swords, shields, tribuchet, and having dinner. The boys had a lot of fun but it was HOT! I lefted with my three and two other scouts so Connor could see the final night of the rodeo. All we missed was the closing ceremony with fireworks.

Rodeo Night #2

Well it's Friday night...out at the Rodeo! Connor and I are at the rodeo for the second night. The rodeo was great. Connor was hoping to see more PBR Bull Riders, but none he knew. Guess we had our luck last night. It was still fun to see him enjoy every minute of it. Besides bull riding, Connor loves to watch the team roping. Connor would be a very good "header" but needs a horse to even start that dream. I love to say the word "rodeo" to Connor...he gets so excited and heart just races.

It's Rodeo Time

Today is the first day of the 76th Dixie Roundup Rodeo! Kids night FREE with adult Connor is estastic. Connor, Maycie, Ky and I went early to save seats. Joe and the 3 others came later. The rodeo was awesome. Connor found out from the program, two TOP bull riders were riding tonite....Steve Woolsey and Wesley Silcox. They are like #2 and #4 in the world standing right now. We were so EXCITED. Right before the bull riding started we went over behind the shoots to get some pics. After the rodeo was over, we went down on the side and I asked Steve and Wesley if they would sign Connor's hat and have a pic with him. Connor was blown away with excitement. I asked Steve if they have a website to get memorbila and he said no...he reached down in his bag and gave Connor one of his gloves with his signature. Connor was grinning from ear to ear. Dad was so proud of him and made the rodeo worth every penny.

RIP Oscar

Waking up this morning to find Oscar wasn't the funnest thing. Oscar, is Ky's Beta fish. We have loved having him as our pet. He doesn't bark, meow...just quiet. His head was stuck underneath a plant in his aquarium. I felt so bad. Ky was already at school when I found him. Flushing him down the toilet was really hard, but I knew I had to before Ky got home from school. Ky's birthday is coming up...and I guarantee he will ask for another Beta. They are a really pretty fish. RIP Oscar!!! :(

Brave Boy Connor!

Connor's day has come to go to the dentist and have his teeth work done! We have tried and tried several times to get Connor to settle down long enough for the dentist to do the work. Dr. Starr told Joe that he didn't think he could work on Connor due to anxiety. So, Dr. Starr called Dr. Christensen, Connor's pediatric dentist, to see what to do. Dr. Christensen has given Connor the drink to help his fear, but he didn't think Dr. Starr needed to go that far. One thing was...Dr Starr's office just took Connor back by himself and that caused problems. Joe needs to be right there with Connor. So, that helped a ton! Connor cried for a minute, but was able sit in the seat and have Dr. Starr work on the biggest tooth. It took him nearly 2 hours just to do the one tooth. It was amazing for Joe to see everything the Dr. was doing and be so precise about it. We were very pleased. Next week he will do hopefully the other two. After waiting over an hour in the waiting room...Connor did a wonderful job and earned a reward. His dad took him to Sportman's and bought him a new arrow! Connor was estastic. Thanks for being such a brave boy Connor! We love you!

Trip to the dentist

Today is Carter, Maycie and Tanner's trip to the dentist. They did really well. Carter went back and layed still while cleaning his teeth. Maycie on the other hand...didn't do well. She allowed them to take pics but refused to have her teeth cleaned. So to held her hands while the Dr. checked her out and did all the cleaning. She fought and cried through the whole thing. Tanner layed on my lap to get checked. The best part of the morning at the dentist...cavity free! Tanner's front tooth has a cavity for about 6 months now, but the Dr. is just going to keep an eye on it. It's not getting any bigger...so that's a good sign. Now to the bribery...going to Jumpin Jacks! Should be fun.

Hunter turns 8

Hunter is now 8! I officially have two 8 year olds for exactly one month. He is so excited. Hunter wanted to go fishing for his birthday. He invited his cousins Daniel and Easton to come. Before leaving to go fishing, I saw this thing on facebook for the Rec Center. If you texted a word to the Rec Center, you could swim for $1. Joe and I decided to take the kids over to swim first. They all had a blast. After about two hours, Joe went to get pizza. They were all starving. We ran Hunter, Easton, and Connor up to the Razor Ridge to fish for a while. Daniel ended up not coming to the party. Hunter was pretty bummed. They came back and slepted in the two man tent outside. What a fun birthday. Hunter got 2 air soft guns, ammo, and $$$$. He loved it.

Cub Scouts

We had Cub Scout Pack Meeting last night. Ky has worked really hard on earning belt loops. With me as the Wolf Den Leader, I have tried to do at least one belt loop a month so my Wolves receive an award at pack meeting. Kyler does the belt loops with us so he can earn them too. For about 3 months now, he has been working hard and last night he received 8 beltloops and some pins. I am so proud of him that he enjoys scouts and working hard. He received Science belt loop and pin, Communications belt loop, Physical Fitness belt loop and pin, Heritage belt loop, Collecting belt loop,Pet Care belt loop and pin, Weather belt loop, and Mathmatics belt loop. Connor also received the Heritage belt loop. Way to go boys!

Romberger Family Reunion

It's now time for the annual Romberger family reunion for the 24th of July weekend. All my dad's brothers and sisters and family were there. It was great to see everyone after two years. We had had great time with horseshoe tournaments, playing cards, taking naps, fishing, riding 4 wheelers, and EATING. I don't think you could ever starve being at our reunion. So many memories to remember after this reunion and hope there will be several more to come. Can't wait for two more years to roll around for the next one.

Carter's birthday celebration @ Red Robin

It's time for our annual trip to Red Robin for FREE kids meal on the kids birthday. Carter got his chance with his mom and dad! The kids look forward for their birthday to come around...to eat at Red Robin. They have smiling faces and get so shy when the waitresses to and sing with balloons and a sundae. What fun memories!

My camera is FIXED

Well, after about 3 1/2 months of fearing my camera was pot, it is FINALLY fixed. Thanks to my sweet nephew, Josh, he found out the problem. He went on the Canon website and was able to download an update that stated the exact things happening to my camera. What a MIRACLE! I wanted to cry. I have been using my dad's camera which is an upper model of mine, but I am now stress free to have mine back. Thanks so much Josh...you are my LIFESAVER!!!!!!

Making Homeade Pizzas

For part of Carter's birthday...we made homeade pizza. The kids got to make their very own personal pan pizza with toppings. It was a lot of fun and very delicious. They want to do it again. Brings back lots of memories making pizzas at Papa Murphy's.

Carter turns "5"

To infinity and beyond!!!! Carter is now "5"! I can't believe it. He is growing up too fast. We got up and took everyone to McDonald's for breakfast. Joe and I had to run some errands and go birthday shopping for the birthday boy. So...Ky was in charge of the kids at home, except for Tanner. We found a TON of Toy Story 3 stuff at Dollar Tree. I can say....I LOVE that store. Then after shopping Carter and I had a birthday date to see Toy Story 3 with popcorn and treats. It was fun. After we went to Children's Place to pick him out some new shorts. Then it was off to start homeade pizzas. Each one gets to make their own. It was so much fun and the kids loved it. Finally, to his party...opening presents and having cake. He loved all of his new TOY STORY stuff and spent the evening playing with his toys. HAPPY BIRTHDAY CARTER!!!

Maycie's New Bike

Since we were up in Idaho for Maycie's birthday, we really didn't want to bring back what we had planned on getting her...a bike. So, she had her birthday with a few presents and then we would her a bike at home. Two weeks later, Joe and I finally took her to pick out her bike. She rode a few around the toy aisles at Walmart, but told her she was getting this one. I had to take pictures and video her riding her NEW bike. She loves it. Happy Birthday princess.

Drive In Movie

While up in Idaho we wanted to take the kids to their 1st drivein movie. They were showing Shrek 4 and Ironman 2....which thrilled Joe and Hunter. The movie didn't start until 9:30 so I highly doubt they would last until the 2nd movie. We watched Shrek in the car...due to the rain and wind. It was a lot of fun. Charles' family came and Britney and Eric. After Shrek was over, Hunter threw a BIG fit because he wanted to stay for Ironman. The movie wouldn't get over until 1:30 a.m. So dad made a deal with Hunter he would take him when we got back to St. George.

Stubbs Reunion 2010

Our annual Stubbs reunion is here once again. This year Joe's mom was in charge and wanted to do a cowboys and indians theme. It was a lot of fun. The kids made drums, feather hats, cowboy hats, vests, necklaces. Mom made a pinata, and had a trading post. They had a TON of fun! Joe made a covered wagon out of pvc pipe and made a teepee out of pvc when we were up there. It was a very enjoyable reunion with tons of fun things to do and memories that will last a lifetime.

Road Trip

Waking up at 3:30 a.m was a chore after staying up until 11:30 p.m. packing for Idaho for 12 days. I'm glad I only have to do this once a year... packing for 8 is a mighty BIG task. We were on the road at 4:10 a.m., stopped at Maverick for gas and were on our way. The kids fell back asleep and slepted most of the way until Provo. We stopped there to have breakfast around 7:30 and were on the road again at 8:00. Thank goodness for Redbox where we can rent a movie to keep the kids quiet. They watched their movie, but after that just wanted to get there and be out of there car seats. We arrived at mom and dad's around 11:30! What a road trip!

Stubbs Family Reunion/Vacation

We finally made it up to Idaho! We are here for 12 full days. I can't wait to spend some time with family and especially get some girls time to scrapbook. Maycie turns 4 on Father's Day...what fun for her daddy! The kids love being up her on the farm and help milk the cows. Connor could spend every day of his life....on the dairy! Joe's parents don't see the kids much so it will be fun for them to spend some time with their grandma and papa. I will post some pics soon of our adventure!

Hair styling kid

So Carter and Maycie...I thought were just outside playing. Well, yeah with some scissors. Carter was telling Maycie to cut her hair...so she listened to her brother and did just so. Yeah a huge lock of hair was cut off her side. I was so mad and even better...the day before her dance recital. Miss Jennifer wants every girl in her class to have their hair half up and curly. It's going to be a challenge to make it look good since it's right on the side. I guess she will be going to the "real" beautician very soon! Gotta love 3 year olds.

Lit'l Archery Hunters

We went to church today just for sacrament meeting, but left so we could get ready to head up to the mountain. We came home changed our clothes, grabbed a quick bite to eat making sandwiches and were out the door. It was nice to get out of the HEAT for a while and go where it's COOLER. A lot of the snow in the meadow has melted, but there is still quite a bit. The stream running through was nice and clear. Joe and I were shocked it was about 80 degrees up at Duck Creek. I had left my camera case inside the trailer and will need it for the Stubbs reunion next week. While up there, the kids shot Hunters and Connor's bows at Nate's targets. They shot pretty good and shocked their mom. We all just had a great time. They will be the best archery hunter's EVER!!!

Potty Trained Boy!!!!

After a major potty accident in the trailer over Memorial Day, Tanner is finally got potty training down. He hasn't had an accident since coming home from Duck Creek. I am so excited not to do the diaper thing anymore. Wow...I don't know what to do not having to pack a diaper bag around. I am so happy...and Tanner is only 2 1/2. Way to go Tanner. You're such a BIG BOY now! Mom will take you shopping to pick our your new big boy pants.

FREE fishing day

This morning around 9:00 we decided to go over to Razor Ridge for "free" fishing day. We only had about an hour before Connor and Hunter had their baseball game. We had a few nibbles, but didn't catch anything. It was a lot fun. It got HOT pretty fast. Hopefully, we will be able to go over tonite and have the LUCK of catching one.

Tanner the plumber

So, I walked into the bathroom and found Tanner with the plunger. He notices something someone does and copies! A few weeks back, Joe had to plunge the toilet since the little ones love to put TONS of toilet paper in the toilet. I think Joe had a little shadow watching how to plunge a toilet. Tanner had the plunger in the toilet pushing down! It was so cute...I had to take some pics. My cell phone camera says, "say cheese" when you want to take the pic and so Tanner was cheesing. You have to love 2 1/2 year olds.

Memorial Day Weekend @ Duck Creek

We didn't think it would be possible to get the trailers up to Duck Creek with such a crazy "snow season"! It's May...and still snowing in the mountains! The property didn't have any snow and it is dry so now's the time. Mom and Dad, James and Collett, Nate and MinDee, and our families brought our trailers up for the summer. Joe brought ours up on Friday night and Ky, Tanner, and I came up on Saturday with mom and dad. Their trailer was already up there. James and Collett bought them a trailer. We all had an enjoyable time just relaxing, napping, playing cards, and eating junk food. It's great to have a place to get a way for the weekend where it's nice a cool!

School's out!

Well...school is finally OUT!!!! YEAH! I guess I will be saying that until probably tomorrow and then ready for the kids to be back in school. I am excited to have "my babysitter" home for a couple of months. It will be nice going to the store quick without screaming, whinny, kids and have a minute to myself. They are all excited to have some family vacations to Idaho, the mountain, and if it was Ky's choice...Disneyland. Don't we wish we all could go there...maybe next year!!! I am really excited for SUMMER to be here, but not the HEAT! :)

Maycie in the spotlight

Well...Maycie's first year in dance has come to an end. I can't believe she has been doing it for the school year. She LOVES to go do dance every Thursday with her friend Madison Nielsen. Madison's mom picks Maycie up and Maycie waits outside for her ride. Miss Jennifer did an amazing job with the 3 year olds in Maycie's class. The recital was amazing and Maycie did really well in front of an audience. Maycie's class performed 3 dances...on tap and two ballet. We are so proud of her! She came home with a certificate and a trophy with 100% attendance. Her brothers gave her a rose and mom and dad gave her a princess tiara....she is such a beautiful princess. Good Job Maycie!

Cinnamon Rolls!!!

Ok...so I have NEVER made cinnamon rolls by myself. I have alway been the spectator and watched others like my mom make them. I want to be a better baking diva and try new recipes out. This is a recipe from one of my favorite blogs. I made them up for our monthly family dinner with everyone to try...hoping not to poison anyone. They were so moist and yummy!!! These pics were taken before sticking them in the oven and adding the best part...frosting. I think this recipe is a keeper. I am hoping to continue to find good recipes and start a recipe book. They were a 5 star for sure!

Highest GPA for trimester

Well...it's now Kyler's turn to walk through the "W". Each month the teachers choose who they want to represent their class and for what academic reason. Kyler was chosen by Mrs. Quann because he has the highest GPA for the trimester out of his whole class. We are so proud of him. He works so hard in school and continues to blow me away at his accomplishments. I know that he will be our "smarts" in the family and example to his siblings. Congratulations Ky! We love you! Love, Mom and Dad

Pee Wee Baseball

Pee Wee Baseball has officially started! Connor and Hunter are on the same team which is a sigh of relief. It's been really hard to have three of them in soccer and on different teams and different times for games. The boys will have games on Tuesdays and Saturdays for a total of seven games. They are really excited. Their dad even went and bought them new mitts for them to grow into. Their first game was at 4:00 and most of the kids on their team seemed like they haven't played baseball ever...they were all over the place. Connor and Hunter did really well and when it was there turn to batt...hit it out there! Way to go boys! Good luck the rest of the season.