My little artist

Both of those projects are hers.

This was made on the fabric.

The top one is hers. She was making Buffalo skin and then painting on it.

Rylee had her first art gallery last night. We were really excited to see what she has been doing every Monday after school. I love all of her projects. She was very proud to show and tell about each of them. Go Rylee!!!

Thanksgiving

1. I am thankful for the wonderful family I am married into.
2. I am thankful for my husband Troy. I truly feel he is a gift given to me by God.
3. I am thankful for my healthy children.
4. I am thankful for my body and though, I daily find faults in it, today I am thankful that I can do all that my body was made to do.
5. I am thankful for the country I was born for it implanted in me love for all beautiful things.
6. I am thankful for the country I was brought, for it is a land of freedom. Land that I love.
7. I am thankful for the food...I love it. Need I say more.
8. I am thankful for the Gospel and the Church and my membership in it.
9. I am thankful for the seasons, I love every one of them.
10. I am thankful for people in my life. Looking back I can see individuals who were instrumental in my life, my safety and happiness.
11.I am thankful for modern inventions. Life is much easier with all of them
12. I am thankful for Hot running water...I honestly feel so grateful every time I take a shower. Love, Love Hot showers!!!
13. I am thankful for the power of prayer, fasting and faith.
14. I am thankful for modern medicine.
15. I am thankful for my friends.
16. I am thankful for great books.

My list can go on, but one of my little angels have woken up and needs her mommy....got to go.

Have A Great Thanksgiving Day!

My Fall Baby

The best dad ever!!!

One of the reasons why I love Troy so much is the kind of father that he is. The other day I came to the house just to find him in this little tent, playing some puppy game with Brooklyn. It just melt my heart.

Talent in making

Rylee and Lily tend to always come up with something creative to do. After making banana bread (on their own...which by the way turn out very good) they made up a song about having a bad day.

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.....