Buds

My two boys on the beautiful hike up at Sundance canyon. I have never been there, but looking at the pictures makes me want to go. Our kids always enjoy one on one dates. They were gone for a long time and sure enjoyed home made chicken noodle soup latter when they got home.

Ryder is ONE month old

(sorry for the photos, we do need new camera)

I can't believe how fast time has gone by. My little dude is already one month old. I just want to scream and ask time to slow down. Our little babies grow so fast.

Ryder is a sweet little guy, he loves his mamma (smile), loves to cuddle, he smiles about 10 times a day and Troy managed to get him giggle a few times...it is truly music to our years....He's such a gift and I am so lucky to have him.

Happy Halloween !!

Dad never fails in his artistry of pumpkin curving...

Rylee trying to be scary. She was a vampire, though I don't think she liked wearing those fake teeth.The minute Brooklyn wear her Cinderella dress, her mind emerged into a dream land...she was walking around talking to her imaginary friends and asking them if they thought she was lovely....Both Rylee and Drew were just looking at me like, mom, is she ok? I just love that girl, she truly has a gift of being happy.

Drew got sick, sick, sick...poor kid, he had to stay home and couldn't even eat any candy...

Can I please some how get those eye lashes....they are sooo long. People were keep asking her if those were fake ones... I don't think she will ever have to wear a mascara.

My scary vampire!

Ryder Wren Patti 9/30/09 9 lbs. 21"

My sweet babies!!

They say babies don't smile at this age....boo hoo....I KNOW that is not true. Ryder smiles a lot and it is not from gas.

Toes, are my fav in babies
Bubbles for his mamma
How grateful I am for my healthy boy and my awesome husband who did wonderful job playing "mom" while mom was in the hospital.... Thank you babe, I love you .

Ryder is almost here

Kids are so excited and have been counting days when their little brother will be born.

As you can see Mom....me that is....is counting days as well.......

Hope to be induced this Wednesday if the hospital will have room for me....they better!!!

Wish me luck!!!! Can hardly wait to hold my little dude!!! Though, I don't think he is going to be very little.....Drew was 9.11 and Brooklyn 9.8 I'm guessing Ryder is going to be around that as well.

Is it a dog? Is it alive?

Aaaahmm....yes, just found my dog in the tab......Never new, dogs like taking relaxing baths as well.....
He was so content in there. I had to take a double look to see if he was awake or alive in that matter. Dude had his eyes closed and just laid there as Troy showered him down......
Now, I will need someone to scrab that tab silly...and it sure ain't going to be me....

Bless her little heart!

So I came to the kitchen the other morning to make breakfast for my kids and have found that my little Rylee took care of it all....
Sure, it's not oatmeal, but who cares when you have such a fantastic 8 yr. old who is willing to do such a sweet things for her brother and her mom. I love her!!! I am greatful to be her mother!!!

First Day Of School

Rylee started 3rd grade and Drew 1st !!!! They were SOOOO excited for school to start. Rylee was counting days....she would tell all of us how many days left every single morning.....
I think Drew was excited to have lunch at school.

Kids were welcomed with bubbles, and pencils....

Drew is so lucky, for he got Ms. Chatterley, who was Rylee's 1st grade teacher.

When he walked in, she said: "O, Drew, Iam soo excited to have you in my class. I taught your sister, and I just adored her....."

(Well, lets hope the same goes for this big guy)

I just loved watching him there, his whole pasture was taller and I could tell he was so proud to be a big boy.

He has been coming home very fulfilled as a child. Which nothing can make me or Troy more happy.

Rylee got Mrs Orme....she seems very much with the program....Don't know anything yet about her, but I'm sure I will find out soon enough....

P.S. Rylee was very embarrassed of me taking pictures of her.....Man, I don't want them to grow that fast.

Creative Baking

Couple of weeks ago Rylee and her friend Lily had late night, and have decided to create their own cookie/brownie (heavens knows what) recipe.....
Though, the girls had blast doing it, I have to say, I was a little bit scared to see the outcomes of this creation.....
They were literally, just guessing what should go in next.

And the verdict is......

Not So good!

As for me....I have to say, though they may not be next Martha Stuarts, for just throwing stuff randomly in, it wasn't that bad....yes, I did dare and eat some of it.

Ry the Fly

P.S. It was Drew and not me who put it out there.....

Grrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!

This is what I woke up to this afternoon.....I thought sense Troy was home I could rest.....

You don't want to know the language I used trying to wash those monkeys in the bathtub, I believe I did say something naughty...for Drew told me that I used bad word....

I think I grounded them from just about everything I could possibly think of....now I am wondering how I am going to keep them entertain?

Drew is 6 today!!!

Today my little guy has turn 6 !!!!!

Drew I just want you to know how much we love you and are so happy you are our little guy!

You have such a sensitive and kind heart and spirit!

You care about your sisters more then you care about yourself!

You love helping your mom on the kitchen, cooking!

You see the need around the house and do it with out us asking you!

You say funny things to make us lough!

You gave the best kisses and hugs!

I love you sweet little men!!!

Happy Birthday big boy!!!

Drew's Favorite Present

Thank you Grandpa and Grandma Wren!!! He was ecstatic abut his new scooter!!!!

Mud Spa!

All summer long my sweet little Drew has been trying so hard to dig hols in my flower beds. And his mother has been loosing her brain trying figure out how else I can tell him NOT to dig in my flower beds....the kid does get it...

Few days ago, I looked out the window, and have realized that I am to little to late this time around to stop him.... thankfully (I think), I had no energy to yell at him...I just give up...

Well....at list we got great pictures out of it! And may be, just may be it has cured him from digging in my yard!!

My gratitude for this country!

As most of you know, I have been brought to this wonderful land about 17 years ago. When my mother decided to immigrate from Russia.

Today, I want to express my gratitude towards this country and it's people.

I am grateful for:

1. Ability to have and sustain large family. Two kids was the most I have ever heard of some one having in St. Petersburg Russia

2. Introduction to free religion. And freedom to practise it. That alone is the one most important blessing that I have received by coming to this land.

3. An opportunity to go to college, and have it paid for.

4. People who made it possible for me to be in college.

5. Serving LDS mission.

6. People who made it possible for me to do so.

7. Finding my sweetheart, Troy and being sealed to him for Eternity in the Temple.

8. My Sweet little children.....

9. My kids US citizenship.

10.My kids being raised in the Church

11. My extended family. I married into a wonderful family.

12. Ownership of the house.

13. My husband's job. And especially in this trouble times.

14. Lawyers and government officials who work extremely hard to make my life permanent in this country.

I'm sure I have missed a lot...but this is just few little reasons that made huge difference in one girl's life.

Thank you America, and it's people!!!