HaPpy HallOwEEn

We had such a blast this year...after taking Declan to his grandparents, Mullins's, and the next door neighbors house. We went inside for a bit and we kind of got bored and Kris kept on saying that he wanted to scare some kids. Well, WE DID!! Kris, me, Becky, Rachel, Jon, Kalab and Kym all dressed up and went around on the streets hiding in bushes and scarying kids. Gotta say...it was pretty fun and made it feel like we were in High School.

We started scarying kids at Kris's parents house, but then we saw up the street how many kids were up there so we went up that way. We then ended up going to Mike Locke's house and hiding at his house. Kris scared this girl really good. She was dressed as a Fairy...frolicking and skipping and Kris came up behind her after getting candy at the door and she freaked and ran...and screamed while running, "You scared me really bad..."

We then started to hang out by the side walk by the bushes. Kris was at one corner, Kalab in the middle and Jon in a truck that was parked on the curb by the side walk that everyone was walking by.While us girls were just laying down on the grass hiding. Well, a mom and a bunch of Middle School kids came up and Jon popped out of the truck banging the side making more loud noises. It even scared the mom. It was so funny to watched...they started laughing afterwards, but man did they all scream and jump. We are probably going to make this a tradition as long as the weather cooperates. It was great!! Declan was such a cute little Giraffe. Thank you to all of those who commented and emailed me :] Giraffe got quite a bit of votes...and it seemed to fit him perfectly :] Here's some pictures of the night...

Declan the night before with his Halloween shirt that blinked at Home Depo...
Crawling on the floor...

Close-Up
He wore this the entire day...did not seemed to be bugged by it...

Us bringing Declan to his first house for Trick-or-Treating...
Declan and his cute little tail and pose :]
Gangsta Kris...
Kris as the Scream guy when we went out scarying kids...

Me...as a really freaky old lady...could not breathe in that mask...

Kym...Freaky old, ugly something mask

Kalab...yucky Vampire

Becky...purple-eyed Alien

Rachel--Badly scared ugly face...80's hair-do...chick

It was fun... :]

Hubby TAGG...

1) Where did you meet? We first officially met at his parents house. His sisters invited me over for a "young adults activity"--when it was really "get Kris and Kenzee to meet activity"--it was fun, but then did not see each other for a whole year after...and then it is all a Fairy Tale from then on :]

2) How long till you got married? We said we were together on November 14th, 2005...and then were engaged on November 20th, 2005--six days I know :] GREAT--hahhaha...then did not get married until May 19th, 2006---so we waited Six Months to get married when we were engaged...

3) How long have you been married? Two and a half years...

4) Your favorite feature of his? His laugh and smile

5) Your favorite quality of his? He is very knowledgeable...and always wants to know more...Also---very dependable. He is always helping someone with whatever they need.

6) Does he have a nickname for you? Hon, or Zee

7) His favorite food? EVERYTHING!!! Eats like a horse, but does not gain weight :]--lucky duck...but he really likes SEA FOOD and PASTA

8) What is his favorite sport to watch? Football, Basketball, and Rugby

9) When was your first kiss? In Rachel's car...ahahha---good times, good times...I went to give him a kiss on the cheek, but Rachel and Rebecca were there and Kris got scared and moved...then when we got home from Rock Springs. Rachel and Rebecca got out and locked the car and then...yeah Kris went in...you know ;] *blush*

10) Whats your favorite thing to do as a couple? Watch Movies...do something out-door-zee...sports...

11) Do you have kids? one little Mr. Goober...and I'm sure we'll start for another in about a year...

12) Does he have a hidden talent? He learned to play the piano on his mission. He played for some Authorities of the Church when they were there in Australia...and he still has not shown me this talent :[

13) How old is he? Much older than I...ahhaha-Kiddin'...27

14) Who said I love you first? Kris...I was kind of shocked, but it made me the happiest I have ever been...

15) What do you admire most about him? His service to everyone...he is very handy with fixing things/building things. His knowledge of the Gospel is amazing. He is such a good dad. Declan just loves him and can not wait til' he gets home from work.

16) What is his favorite type of music? Punk--ish stuff

17) Do you think he will read this? Maybe if I show him/force him ;]

18) I tag: Dez C...Carly W...Erica B....Holly F...Sarah H...

BLESSED

...This weekend is coming up very quick. Declan is turning one on Sunday, November 2nd. I do not know whether to be happy or cry...

I remember last year...quite clearly and it kind of scares me and makes me want to tear up and roll into a ball. I can not help but blame myself sometimes and wonder what I shoud have done different.

Dez, my sister, called me on November 1st--last year- to see how my doctor appointment was. She told me that one of Geoff's really good friends that he grew up with had a baby in July, four weeks early from due date...and then Died on October 28th 2007- a year ago today...only lived to be three months sadly.

Declan was five weeks early so you could only realize what was going through my head. I know Dez did not tell me that story to scare me- but I think that knowing that their little one was born four weeks early and mine five...that I am very lucky because it could have easily gone the other way. It was all so-I don't know how to describe it. Awakening I guess I would say. Life is precious and a miracle. I can not even grasp all the emotions that were going on last year. I was in shock when my water broke and I was not quite sure if that was the real thing. I know I probably scared Kris half to death when I called and said, "My water broke and we're on our way to Rock Springs Hospital."

But at the same time...I never really had a bad feeling, that I was going to loose my little one. Though I thought it, but in my heart I knew that everything was going to be okay, and Heavenly Father was truly answering prayers and watching over us. Heavenly Father gave me strength to even get up and to not think about myself, but about a life that was given to me that has given me such joy.

It was not to joyful of a experience at first though. When I had Declan there was just one more baby born that day in the Rock Springs hospital and it died. Then, when we took life flight the very next day, the 3rd. We stayed the night in a "Parents Room" at the University Hospital. Right when we got there and talked to the Doctors about Decaln, next door to us was a young mother, and many family members sobbing because they just watched their baby die. I was overwhelmed and was sorry for them. The little cousins to the baby that died were right in front of Kris and I asking their grandpa, "Why did the baby have to die?" Talk about heart-wrenching.

All the things that little Declan had to go through is unbearable to look back on.

I remember how hard it was to change his clothes, diaper, to even hold him because of all the tubes and wires. It was horrible. When Declan got the tube pulled out that was helping him breath--he was trying to cry and couldn't because the tube had been down his throat for so long and made his throat sore, that he could not make a sound. It hurt so bad to look at his face in pain and mouth move and could see him crying, but with no sound. I could not help but put my face down because there was nothing I could do for him.

I recently made a DVD slide show of Declan first year and I am showing it for his birthday party. I asked all my family members to send me all the pictures that they had of Declan; which I had plenty of now, but I really wanted early ones. I got a picture from Becky's-my sister in law- phone. It was a picture of my dad and Kris's dad in the room in the Hospital looking down at Declan. It touched my heart and...I'm tearing up just thinking about it. I just can not tell/write how grateful I am for the priesthood and the blessings of a unbelievable family. I know with all my heart that Declan is here because of the blessing that we have of the Priesthood and the Authority that our wonderful Husbands and Fathers hold and are given by our Lord.

Kris gave me a blessing right before I gave birth to Declan. Then as soon as Declan was born, Kris gave Declan one. Though I did not get to witness Kris giving Declan a blessing, I know that the spirit was their. What an amazing husband I have. I am truly thankful and grateful beyond words. I am especially thankful for my Heavenly Father for blessing me to be a mom, and that Declan is strong and healthy now...

What a wonderful year it has been. I was challenged and tested in many ways. I have a healthy son. I have a strong loving worthy husband. I have a roof above my head. A job that I can have Delcan at. Transport. Food. Family. Gospel...and it's all because of my Father in Heaven. How blessed I am...

Footprints in the Sand:

One night I dreamed of walking along the shores of different lands.I could tell that You were with me by the footprints in the sand.As I gazed upon the heavens, I saw pages of my life.It was then I realized that You remained there by my side.When the clouds began to gather and the rains came falling down,I looked to only find one set of footprints on the ground.I said, "Lord, why did You leave me in the troubled times of life?I believed that You would always walk beside me day and night." (Then I heard:)"My precious child, I'd never leave you.I have carved you on the hollow of My hand.It's then I carried you in My arms,When you see one set of footprints in the sand"Dear Lord, will You be with me as I travel through the years?Will You be there in the struggles? Will You wipe away the tears?As my eyes turn toward the ocean and the shores of distant lands,I'm still thinking of the single set of footprints in the sand. (I heard Him say:)"My precious child, I'd never leave you.I have carved you on the hollow of My hand.It's then I carried you in My arms,When you see one set of footprints in the sand."Will I hear the angels singing, as my life comes to an end.Oh Lord, I long to see You. Will You be there once again?My eyes turn toward the heavens, along the path of foreign lands,Once more, I'm thinking of the set of footprints in the sand. (Jesus said:)"My precious child, I'd never leave you.See your name carved on the hollow of My hand.I'm here to carry you to your home.You will see one set of footprints in the sand.

I know, for one, that I was carried...

especially through this...

I'VE BEEN TAGGED BY THREE PEOPLE...

First Tag by: Erica Broadbent....and then, the third by Becky Robinson, tagged me with the same thing...

The Rules:

Link the Person who Tagged you.

Mention rules on your blog.

Tell about 6 quirks of yours.

Tag 6 fellow bloggers to do the same.

Number 1:

I dislike drunk people...Working here at the Motel, and having a bar right next door says it all. People who are drunk do not quite know what they are doing, or are very smart for that matter. Sure they are funny sometimes, but most of the time they are-to be blunt- STUPID. They always come over to the Motel and ring the buzzer in the middle of the night and keep ringing the buzzer so it scares the dogs and they bark and Declan wakes up and I get very irritated. So, I come out to see who it is. They are drunk. I am not the friendliest at this point for them not reading the big sign that says, "RING BUZZER ONCE PLEASE" and tell them to go away, I have no rooms. Which sometimes I do, but why give away a room to a drunk couple when they are probably going to ruin the room???

Number 2:

I hate-hate talking on the phone. I'd much rather write someone an email or text--or talk face to face. The silent moments are just--very awkward. I do not talk that much anyways. Short conversations are fine, but...just not a big caller. I don't mind people calling me, but I hardily ever call someone to just see what's going on. :]

Number 3:

I do not like seeing people bite ice cream, pop cycles, knifes/utincils, scrapping something with your fingernails and making an awful noise...It makes my teeth/mouth hurt. OUCH!! Thinking about it I cringe.

Number 4:

I have OCD--in many ways...Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. When people come to my house I have a rug in the middle in front of my couches. Well, if they move the rug, make it bubble, bend it over...I will ask them to pick up their feet so I can move it and straighten it. I usually do this with family. But if someone just comes over really quick I try not to say anything, bite my tongue and think about fixing it the whole time until they leave...I also do not like crumbs on the floor. It bugs me. I vacuum all the time, everyday. I dust everyday. I bet I go over with a quick vacuum almost 5-10 times a day. I have routines in the morning that I have to do every morning with cleaning before Declan gets up. Then I have a routine at night with cleaning after Declan goes to sleep. I am not full blown, but I do like certain things done, and certain things straight and tidy for me not to be up-tight. If some things are not done, I can not rest I would just think about it until the mess is fixed or whatever needs clean is done...

Number 5:

In contrast to my OCD...I hate-hate folding clothes and putting them away. Sure I'll wash the clothes and fold them and put them in a basket...but it takes me forever to finally put away in drawers or hang up (???--weird). Also, I hate having dishes in the sink so I will hurry and spray them off and put them in the washer (in a row-by colors-certain order) and wait til' it fills up to clean them, but again-it takes me forever to finally put away... ???

Number 6:

I like to groom people. My husband, family. It's kind of weird. If you need me to tweeze your eye brows, I will. If you need me to get a zit or black head on your back/face, I will. If you need a sliver pulled out, I will. If you need me to clean an infected area with puss, I will. I'm a groomer...can't help it. *my husband's not a fan of the zit part* (sorry if I got to graphic--just being honest) :]

Second Tag by: Donetta Egbert

8 TV Shows I love to WATCH:

1-HOUSE

2-BONES

3-SIMPSONS

4-BIGGEST LOOSER

5-AMERICAN IDOL
6-TIL' DEATH

7-MONK

8-NANNY

8 Things that happened YESTERDAY:

1-KRIS AND HIS TWIN KALAB'S 27TH BIRTHDAY!!! *started this blog almost a week ago--MY BAD*

2-WENT TO COYOTE CREEK...delicious crab legs and steak, thanks mom and dad for paying.

3-Waited for UPS to show up and drop off Kris last present, a creeper...(you lay on it to go under cars and work on cars)

4-Decorated the office in HALLOWEEN!!!

5-Fed Declan, fed Declan, fed Declan, fed Declan...OH! I fed Declan...changed his diaper here and there and played here and there...put him to sleep here and there...

6-Shampooed some spot on the carpet, no thanks to my two English bulldogs Mirra and Moose.

7-Got the ice machine upstairs in the Motel fixed!!!

8-Worked out in the morning to my DVD of Julian Michaels from Biggest Looser. She kicks your butt!!

8 Favorite places to EAT:

1-Bonsai

2-Olive Garden

3-Famous Dave's

4-Coyote Creek

5-Don Pedros

6-Cracker Barrel

7-Subway

8-Pizza Hut

8 Things I am looking FORWARD TO:

1-Declan's first Halloween dressed up (between Dronkey and Giraffe...thank you all who made a comment on here or email)

2-Declan's first BIRTHDAY on November 2nd.

3-THANKSGIVING...word speaks for itself

4-Taking Declan to get pictures after he turns ONE

5-Going to bed every night :]

6-Seeing Kris whenever he gets home everyday

7-TWILIGHT MOVIE!!!! LOVE THE BOOKS!!!

8-Harry Potter MOVIE!!!

8 Things on my WISH LIST:

1-LOOSE at least 30 more POUNDS...Already lost 30...

2-Be more confident

3-Get started on Declan's book (scrap booking)

4-A nice Camera, and video Camera

5-That my mom and dad will stay strong and that this trial will pass and people will move on and quit being so heartless and judgmental...and assume without the KNOWING.

6-Living in a house someday with a yard for kid(s), family, and my stinky dogs

7-Always be around FAMILY

8-For Dez to get pregnant or adopt and Chase to be happily married someday.

---Well, I think I've blabbed enough...Anyone who needs to update your blog...do one of these if you haven't...I hope you didn't get too bored :]

WhAt sHoulD deClaN bE???

So...this is probably the hardest choice I have had to make in quite a while. There are so many to pick from and as you can see, VERY HARD!!! Halloween is one of my favorites and now it is going to be even funner because I have my own kiddo to start dressing up and take trick-or-treating... Here are the top ones that I enjoy quite a bit(that make me giggle out loudly)...Let me know what you think.

It will help me with what to do!!

Mr. Elephant

Mr. Giraffe

Mr. Dronkey

(from Shrek, one of Donkey and Dragons babies)

Mr. Kung Fu Panda

Mr. Yoda

Mr. T-I-GG-ER

Mr. Shrek

Mr. Lil' Stinker

Mr. Lil' Lion

I have my favorites, but it's nice to have some input and see what others like too :]

(I hope you enjoy the pictures... because I sure do!!)

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KyM-Ee's bIrThDay

Kalab bringing Kym her cake...FUN FETTI...

Kym and her cake...the big 22!!!

Kym and some of the presents Kris and I got her. I got her a shirt too, I'm not that cheap people...she's a cereal freak...well--WHO ISN'T??? :]

Kris...Rachel...Jon-- poor Rach just had surgery (scope) to see inside her girlie part downstairs to see what was up with her. Luckily she doesn't have endometriosis...but some other name that has to do with her bladder. Larry...Becca...Declan...Bonnie
...Declan eating Grandma's phone...

Declan actually looking at a camera!!! (while pointing or reaching for something)
Me and my baby...he's getting SO BIG :[Declan walking with his Uncle Kalab... Mr. Goober...just want to squeeze his cheeks don't'cha!!!???

Well, a HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Kym!!! Hope it was a good one...You're growing up now and almost to the age I was when I had Declan :] (hee-hee...kiddin' don't kill me).

MuLLinS FaMilY ReUniOn

So this is the Mullins Family. A lot are missing, Mullins's is a big family...but it was still a good turn out. We held it in Evanston Wyoming to meet half way :]
Mr. Goober attacking the camera...(he's stinkin' cute if you ask me). This was the first time seeing Declan for a lot of them. Declan seemed to enjoy himself. Did not take a nap that whole day until we started to go home. There was too much going on...Us playing Crochet... <---or however you spell this. I won, of coarse. Did not have to tell you that now did I? Haahahah...Okay I got second, but Jon, Rachel's husband, cheated (kiddin' Jon...everyone cheated...except me :p )Family sitting around at the park after eating. Goober's in Grandpa Mullins's armsFour Generations of Mullins Boys...Kris, Great Grandpa Mullins, Declan, and Grandpa Mullins...

Kris and "Mini Kris"...Kris is always smiling really cheesey or his eyes are closed so...but still CUTE!!!