Hirschi's

Six months

2012-03-02T17:53:00.000-07:00

This little girl is six months old already! I screwed up with my camera settings and forgot to change my ISO so its grainy and now she is sleeping so I couldnt take more boo!!! Oh well she is still adorable and sitting up all by herself!!!

Happy Friday!!

2012-03-02T10:33:00.003-07:00

Travis has another tournament tomorrow!!

Go Thunder!!

Oh and I must brag a little, we took Travis to minors tryouts for Dixie Little League and they ended up drafting him to the Major's!! I'm a little nervous for him to be playing with 12yr old kids, but what a cool thing to be 9yrs old and asked to play on the 12yr old team!!

Viva Las Vegas

2012-02-28T10:30:00.001-07:00

Everytime we go to Las Vegas with the kids we have a blast!

We went down to help one of Roberts cousins move his stuff from there to St.George, so we decided to make a trip out of it!!

Travis got to bring a friend this time and I must say it went really smoothly. We stayed at the Wynn where they had a locked yard to store the trailer why we went and played at Circus Circus and what is a trip to Vegas without a visit to Shark Reef!

Scotlynn told me that she was so excited to go to Shark Reef that she felt like crying haha where does she come up with this stuff??

I loved the Wynn so much that Robert and I decided that on our

anni we are going to go back and watch La Reve and stay there again (now I'm counting down the day's)!

My Hero

2012-02-27T10:20:00.003-07:00

I always knew Travis was a hero, it's about time his school recognized it. Travis won the hero hunt this month in his class! I think this month's theme was Love and Respect and they sure got it right picking Travis.

Travis is the best son!! He is so sensitive to how others around him are feeling and he is the best brother my girls could ask for.

I love you Travis James Hirschi!!!

I don't need you to get awards to let me know how fantastic you are, but it sure is a proud moment in my life to see you recognized for how sweet you are. I love you!!

Thunder Baseball

2012-02-24T16:50:00.000-07:00

This year we decided to let Travis play on two baseball teams. He will be on Dixie Little League and he also tried out and made a tournament team. Over presidents day weekend he played in four tournament games, they won
two lost two. Pauline, grandma, grandpa and Shawn, Isaac and the girls all came out to support him!!

Happy Friday!!

2012-02-17T18:42:00.000-07:00

Five months!!

2012-02-16T10:26:00.000-07:00

Madix

2012-02-16T01:09:00.005-07:00

Happy Friday!!

2012-02-10T15:13:00.000-07:00

Quartzsite

2012-02-10T14:43:00.002-07:00

Robert, myself and our littles went to Quartzsite at the end of December. Scotlynn, Harper and I stayed for two in a half weeks and had a very realxing time hangin with Papa!

31

2012-02-05T12:51:00.000-07:00

Wow 30 went by so fast!

I just know 31 is going to be way better then 30.

30 was kind of the shit's to be totally honest. When I refelct on the last year it makes me sad, happy, angry and content. I lost someone in my life that betrayed me in so many ways that I know its for the better and gained someone who makes my life so much better in so many ways and she totally completes our little Hirschi family!

I am opening my arms up wide for 31 CHEERS to a better year!

Robert was so great this year he planned ahead and got babysitters. We went to breakfast, dinner and he watched the kids why I went and got my hair done and spent the next night out with Tennille and Sarah good times!!

Kids

2012-01-30T12:28:00.000-07:00

Right before Christmas I took the kids out and shot a few pictures for a calendar I put together as a gift for some people that I love and that love my kids.

Happy Friday!

2012-01-20T14:46:00.000-07:00

Big things are happening!!

2012-01-11T17:23:00.002-07:00

We are on the desert in Quartzsite Arizona and have been for a week in a half now. I love every second of being in the trailer with my dad. Scotlynn,Harper and myself have been hiking, relaxing and hanging out with papa.
Harper reached a BIG milestone since we have been here she is now....drum roll........... Rolling over!!! My baby is getting so BIG so fast. I love every single inch of her.

Harper's Blessed!!

2011-12-28T18:15:00.000-07:00

My mother-in-law made this awesomely adorable dress! I could not have picked anything cuter.

My father-in -law gave Harper a blessing at their ward. After church my mom and dad along with Robert myself and our kids went and ate. It was a perfect day!

Merry Christmas!!

2011-12-25T21:28:00.000-07:00

We had a fantastic Christmas!!

The kids got everything they asked for and then some and Robert managed to surprise me with my gift this year.

We are very blessed to have the people we have in our lives.

After losing Roberts grandma who we loved so much it makes me so thankful for the relationships I have with my loved ones! Christmas this year was great not for the things we got or gave but the fact that we were together.

Happy Friday!!

2011-12-02T09:49:00.000-07:00

Robert and I are headed to the Dickens today with our kiddos!

Maybe we can get the whole family in a picture with Mr.Claus???

2011-11-29T13:36:00.000-07:00

I have the greatest kids!!

They totally deserved this trip!

Goof'in around!

2011-11-28T14:07:00.001-07:00

We went to Goofy's Kitchen for dinner on our first night! The kids totally love that the characters come and have one on one time with them! Travis was playing hide n go seek with Pluto for most of our meal. Scottie didnt know what to think until the dancing started and then she was all for the characters invading her personal space. I love Disneyland!!!!

It's official she is a PRINCESS

2011-11-22T17:23:00.001-07:00

This year as soon as we got into the park on the first day we headed straight to the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique for Scotlynn's princess makeover!! It was so much fun she LOVED every second of it. If you have little girl's it is a must when you visit Disneyland!

Slide show

2011-11-21T18:49:00.001-07:00

Although I look like hell (I did just give birth) I will cherish these images for life!

I love the captured memories

If you have your volume on then you might want to go down and pause the playlist or it will sound crazy!

California- My little beauties and the beach!

2011-11-21T00:33:00.000-07:00

The day we drove to California was beautiful!

We arrived fairly early at the room and had time to kill so we decided to go to the beach. Scottie wasn't scared at all until a wave came and knocked her off her feet then she didn't want anything to do with the ocean and instead walked up to the pier with her papa. Harper dug her tiny toes in the sand for the first time in her life and didn't seem one bit bothered. Travis is my water boy! He has had no official swimming lessons yet but that doesn't stop him from diving in and riding some waves! It was the perfect way to spend our first day.

This is Halloween, Halloween, Halloween!

2011-11-14T13:10:00.002-07:00

Halloween was another success! The kids got enough candy to take for the ride to Disneyland and we didn't freeze our butts off (meaning the weather was perfect) trying to get it. Early in the day we went to Travis' parade and saw all the creative costumes that parent come up with. I was cheap and figured that we paid $200.00 dollars for Travis to play football we may as well get some extra use out of the uniform. Scotlynn's costume was a dual use thing as well, originally I was going to make Jack and Sally costumes for the both of them but when we planned Disneyland so close to Halloween I decided she could be a princess and wear it one day in the land of Disney also. Watch out for the cutest damn Jack Skellington and Sally next Halloween!! We got to spend some time with Grandma Great, Grandma Hirschi and Aunt Jo that day also.

na na na na na na you say it's your birthday.............

2011-10-26T17:29:00.001-06:00

Jada is officially a teenager!!

Hope you had a good party Jada Jada!!

I adore the baby girl who wears these shoes!

2011-10-11T23:03:00.000-06:00

Pumpkin Painting

2011-10-11T10:21:00.000-06:00

We went to the park this year for some serious pumpkin painting, topped off with Sloppy Jo's, green brain jell-o and cookies! Thank you, Laura for organizing such a fun thing for all the cousins!

Yeah he's kind of a big deal!!!

2011-10-10T23:21:00.000-06:00

Travis is the Desert Hills Gold 4th grade quarterback and I could not be more proud of him! He continues to improve with every game and is one of the sweetest 9 year old's I know! So far they have only lost two games and I think have won four! Go THUNDER!!!

Love!

2011-10-10T01:45:00.000-06:00

Its so strange to become a new mother again. Harper has been such a blessing in my life and such a huge reward for all the crap I have been going through lately! I am totally in love!!!

My Girls!!

2011-10-04T15:37:00.000-06:00

Harper Lee Hirschi

2011-09-28T22:16:00.000-06:00

She is here and we could not be happier!!

Harper Lee Hirschi

August 31, 2011

7 pounds 12 ounces

20 3/4 inches

8:24 p.m.

Thank you Andrea Watkins at www.andiwatkins.com for the awesome pictures!!!

Desert Hills Football!!

2011-09-28T14:40:00.001-06:00

Travis is in tackle football this year! He is loving every second of it, after his first scrimmage games his coach called and asked him to be the quarterback!! So far his Desert Hills 4th Gold team has lost one game to Cedar City (boo) and won two (to Pine View and Moapa). The team looks great and the coaches are awesome!!

Frist Day of School for Travis & Scottie!

2011-09-20T10:05:00.001-06:00

Travis is now a big time fourth grader!! He loves his teacher Mrs. Sullivan, and is so far eager to get out of the door in the morning to get there. He now rides his bike that is when he can find the key to his bike lock so maybe one out of five days he actually gets to ride it. Travis is so smart and such a help in the home sometimes I dont give him the credit he deserves. Oh and he is the BEST big brother my little girls could ask for!!

Scottie is now enrolled in The Learning Tree Preschool and she totally loves it. The challenge I have with Scotlynn is getting her to keep her shoes on while at school. Scottie brings so much laughter in our home I am so excited for her future and cant wait to see what she becomes!

Better late than never!! 4th of July

2011-08-11T20:00:00.000-06:00

We had a 4th of July full of fun this year!

Complete with water baseball, water balloon fight, slip n slide, BBQ, and aerial fireworks!

Good food, good friends (and family), good fun!!!

Three today!!!

2011-08-08T10:51:00.000-06:00

Happy Birthday Scottie girl!!!

Travis' Dixie AllStars

2011-07-19T22:48:00.000-06:00

Travis was a total AllStar this year!

His regular season team the Mariners won their division only losing one games the whole season!!

I was one proud mom when we got the call saying he made the Dixie AllStar team.

We loaded up my dads trailer and headed to Parowan where the boys won their first games against Washington AllStars and lost the next two taking them out of the double elimination tournament.

Next on Travis' plate is tackle football!! This will be his first year in tackle and it will be interesting to see how tough he is when he has to get hit!! Travis you are always a AllStar as far as I'm concerned!!

Finally after 8 years!!!!!

2011-07-03T13:35:00.001-06:00

We made it to Lake Powell!!!

It was a short, but much needed trip. I went in all my fat pregnant glory and enjoyed every relaxing minute of it. Last time we were there Austin was about 3 months old and Travis was a chubby little toddler. This time Travis was a skinny 9 year old and Scotlynn was my skinny little toddler.

My dad and I sat on his boat watching the kids play in the water and loving every second of it. While sitting there my dad said something that I totally agree with "this is making memories."

How true that is!! I feel so blessed to have him in my life and when I think about the future I picture my kids and I having conversations about how much fun it was to go to Lake Powell with their Grandpa Helm!!!

The River

2011-06-30T21:59:00.000-06:00

Look who's four

2011-06-16T10:05:00.000-06:00

Sotlynn was pretty excited to see her "friends"(cousins)

Playing games!!

Pirate Logann

Scared of the thunder and lighting

It's totally official she is four!!!

Pretty girl Jada earning some major tickets!

Red Cliffs

2011-06-13T11:31:00.000-06:00

Travis and Jada are AllStars!!!!!

2011-06-12T17:01:00.001-06:00

Believe it or not I didn't take my camera to one game of Travis' games so sadly I have no pictures of him :*(

Luckily I did get some of Jada and all of her awesomeness!
They both made AllStars this year WAHOO!!
Travis has games this weekend in Parowan so we are packing up the trailer and headed to the big city that Parowan is for three days.

Wahoo!!

2011-05-23T11:35:00.000-06:00

Robert and I have decided on a first name for this little girl, but we were undecided on a middle name or if we were going to give her a middle name at all. After some talking it over and coming up with some not so good middle names we finally chose one that I think will be perfect!

Harper Austyn Hirschi

What perfect timing for Ben Harper to come to Las Vegas!! I am so excited!!!! Robert and I got tickets on the pre-sale and to be honest I thought my mom was going to fight me every step of the way about going to a concert so close to my due date, but she was totally supportive and said she would like to go as well............ so she is coming with us!! I downloaded the new album on my phone and I love it. So excited to see him right before I give birth to our Harper!! Things are looking up!! Life is good!!!

Swimming

2011-05-18T22:36:00.000-06:00

We decided to take the kids swimming last Saturday, well I decided Robert was going to take the kids swimming and I was going to sit back and watch! Scotlynn had a blast on the kids frog slide, but the big slide was a little much for her although Robert managed to get her down it twice. Travis brought his friend Tyler with us so he was M.I.A. form the kiddie section that Robert parked himself in, so sadly no pictures of Travis I promise he was there! We are planning a hiking trip this Saturday. I will see if I can actually get my fat butt off the bed or couch!

Look who got a big girl bed!!!

2011-05-02T21:56:00.000-06:00

I thought it was going to be the biggest pain to get Scotlynn to stop sleeping in my bed.................boy was I wrong! All I had to do was buy her a bed that looks like her own little house and now she wont get out of bed. At night we have a routine and it goes something like this

1. I get her a sippy cup

2. I turn Tangled on for her

3. We give each other a kiss through her window

4. She tell me to leave her room NOW

It is bitter sweet!!!

Easter 2011!

2011-04-27T12:47:00.000-06:00

She found her basket!

So excited she had to jump up and down! Love the hair!

It's A Girl!!!

2011-04-25T17:14:00.001-06:00

I went to Maternal Fetal Medicine today and got a 100% no question about it girl shot! I guess I will believe now. Not sure what to think I'm happy but in shock, I was determined to have a boy now I have to get in the girl mode. Scotlynn was pretty excited when we told her it was for sure a Harper, Travis wanted a boy so he and Robert wouldn't be out numbered, but he did say he was happy to have another little sister! Robert really hasn't said much but how much is this girl going to cost me. I am trying to get him to look at the bright side by telling him that the garage full of girl clothes can now be reused!

Proud!!

2011-04-22T14:59:00.004-06:00

I posted a whole story to go along with the picture and video that wont play. Guess I will rewrite what I already wrote. Travis had his Hershey school track meet last Wednesday and I am so proud of him! He entered 100 meter 200 meter(my favorite race!) 4x100 relay and the long jump. He WON everything he entered and not just his heat he won the whole thing WAHOO! Being at the track watching him made me a nervous wreck, now I know what my mom and dad went through when I ran. I just have to say that I LOVE Hershey Track and Field!!! When we got the opportunity to go back to Hershey, PA they treated us like gold with a theme park visit, tour through the chocolate factory, new shoes and the opportunity to meet kids from every state. Great job Travis!!!! Your mom is VERY proud of you!!

2011-04-19T11:37:00.000-06:00

Viva Las Vegas

2011-04-18T14:11:00.002-06:00

Robert decided that we needed to have a quick get away! We left after Travis won his fourth baseball game in a row WAHOO go Mariners!!! Majority of our time was spent at Circus Circus where Robert managed to win both kids something super cool without totally breaking the bank! I managed to break the bank on one pair of Joe's maternity jeans, but they are oh so worth it (and I spent my own money on them)!!!

We also headed to H&M of course and Shark Reef (the kids totally love it) and MGM to see the FREE Lion habitat. Vegas was fun why it lasted, but my legs were glad we were done I haven't walked that much since before I found out I was pregnant! Oh we also made it to the welcome to Vegas sign mainly because early bird Robert was in such a hurry to leave the room in the morning that when we started driving we realized NOTHING we wanted to do was going to be open for about two more hours!

*On a side note- I have been slightly obsessed with the band Mumford and Sons lately and I'm curious is the album worth buying???????

Still on the fence!

2011-04-05T11:50:00.003-06:00

We went and had a ultrasound done to find out the gender of this baby! They said girl, I'm not convinced. I have thought boys since the moment I found out I was pregnant. I have another ultrasound on the 27th and we will either confirm that we are having another girl or prove that my instincts were right and have another boy!
(If it ends up a girl, because I am such a super fan we will be naming her Harper. Yes after Ben ha crazy but cute at the same time right???? When we were at one of his concerts in California there was a little girl there named Harper and I fell in love with the name, I was already in love with Ben Harper! If we have a boy we don't agree on anything.)

Things she says

2011-03-30T15:35:00.002-06:00

I want to remember all the funny things that Scotlynn says and does, but really she is so freakin funny it would be impossible. I decided to blog the things she says as she says them so they are fresh in my mind. Robert took Travis to Vegas over the last weekend, and Robert did some shopping why he was there (note to self NEVER let Robert shop for himself again!) He apparently went to the Guess store only god knows why????? and got himself a shirt and what a shirt it is! When he got back he comes walking in with some awful Jersey Shore silver foil Vegas style obnoxious shirt on. I tried to bite my tongue and just rolled my eyes, but Scotlynn couldn't hold it in..............she takes one look at Robert does the Billy Idol lip and says out of no where " What the heck is this shirt?" it was so funny! I love her, but I must admit she is a little mini me!!

I have the best dad in the world!!

2011-03-23T22:23:00.001-06:00

My dad comes over almost daily just to say hi and if he doesn't come over he calls to make sure I'm okay! Today was no different the first words out of his mouth are "where is my peanutty?" I love the bond that the two of them have! He has to go in for another procedure on his heart next week. Every time something like this comes up my emotions get the best of me and I internally FREAK! I LOVE YOU DAD!

Mom, I think you are absolutely fantastic as well and love with with all my heart. Part of me just assumes you will always be here where I have lived in fear of losing dad ever since I can remember! Thank you two for being who you are and always supporting me! I love you both!!

A little R & R!

2011-03-11T10:08:00.000-07:00

Vivian 6 Months

2011-02-09T17:44:00.001-07:00

Thank you, Laura for bringing Vivian! She is totally adorable, like I said I am slightly obsessed with this picture! Her eyes are so pretty!

Photoshoot

2011-01-12T08:05:00.002-07:00

All I have to say is Christina Palmer and Andi Watkins rocked this shoot! We went out to Leeds in freezing temperatures and they made it look like it was summer! These two very Very talented girls are the best. The photo's are for a MJC Photo Love contest, I cant wait for the results!
Travis looks pretty darn good with a guitar (maybe I need to get him some lessons, oh and a guitar)!

Happy Friday!!

2011-01-07T09:30:00.000-07:00

LOVE

2011-01-06T10:48:00.000-07:00

I love this little girl so much

2011-01-05T22:08:00.000-07:00

I have been thinking a lot about this little girl lately

Snowy Dayz

2011-01-03T14:29:00.000-07:00

So much fun!! I'm just glad it doesn't last long!

Merry Christmas

2011-01-02T22:36:00.000-07:00

We had another successful Christmas this year! We spent the night at Papa and Grandma Helms house and thank goodness Santa found his way!

Classic

2010-12-14T11:42:00.000-07:00

I miss you

2010-12-13T11:33:00.002-07:00

My First Christmas In Heaven

I see the countless Christmas trees around the world below
With tiny lights, like Heaven's stars, reflecting on the snow

The sight is so spectacular, please wipe away the tear
For I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year

I hear the many Christmas songs that people hold so dear
But the sounds of music can't compare with the Christmas choir up here

I have no words to tell you, the joy their voices bring
For it is beyond description, to hear the angels sing

I know how much you miss me
You know I hold you dear
And be glad I'm spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year

I sent you each a special gift
From my heavenly home above
I sent you each a memory of my undying love

After all, love is a gift more precious than pure gold
It was always most important in the stories Jesus told

Please love and keep each other
As my Father said to do
For I can't count the blessing or love he has for each of you

So have a Merry Christmas
And wipe away that tear:
Remember, I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year!

I miss you Austin Rae Hirschi

I am loving the song Bridges and Balloons by Joanna Newsom today!! Check it out on my playlist below!

Ireland

2010-12-06T10:56:00.000-07:00

Happiness

The Ballynahinch Castle Hotel (this is where the cast and crew stayed during the filming of Marley And Me)

They are seriously everywhere along the side of the road

Connemara

King and Queen

The view of the cathedral from the window of our B&B

Blarney Castles beautiful grounds

Kissing the Blarney

Receiving the gift of gab

Only in Ireland can they add a shamrock while pouring your Guinness

My favorite statue

Aww so sweet

Not sure how true this claim is haha

Outside the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin

In the gravity bar at the very top of the Guinness Storehouse. You get a 360 degree view of Dublin!

Ireland was the perfect way to finish off this year! We stayed in some of the most wonderful castle hotels and had some of the sweetest hosts at our B&B's! The little mishaps (unleaded in a diesel and a flat tire in the middle of the night on a narrow two way street) only made the trip that much more fun to remember!

Opposite Land

2010-11-29T12:49:00.001-07:00

We got back from our much needed vacation a few weeks ago, but I had no internet when we got back and to honest I wasn't really missing it that much (mostly because I check everything from my phone). Today was the day I decided to call Qwest and get the problem fixed and I am back to blogging so that must mean it is FIXED!

IRELAND

What can I say it was really one of the best trips ever!! I was laughing the entire time, I could not have gone with a better group of people! Okay I have to admit I pulled the B*%$@ card one night and I am totally blaming sleep deprivation because everyone who knows me would know that I dont have it in me to be a b*#@% right???

This is all the pictures for today! So much to do right now!!

Happy Friday!

2010-11-05T15:13:00.001-06:00

i am having to blog from my phone, but it is a happy friday
we are in the car headed to vegas then emerald isle here we come.
travis and scottie i love you and will miss you sooooooo much

Tea Party

2010-11-04T12:57:00.001-06:00

I am so happy that Scotlynn has these two girls to grow up with!

Sleepy Time

2010-11-02T20:44:00.000-06:00

It got pretty quiet and this is what I walked in to find! 

I wish nap time was always this easy.

"Happy Halloweenie..........................smell my...................... underwear!!!!"

2010-11-01T08:52:00.002-06:00

she is wearing make-up, but if you look close you can see her battle with one of the doggies she tried to skin where she ultimately took a bite to the face! Cruela will never win!! (really the neighbors dog thought she was getting a little to close for comfort so he did bite her in the face)

Oh my gosh....... we had the best Halloween this year!! It was so nostalgic, I loved every second of it. We went to the factory stores so my dad could go with the kids, its an easy in and out.

We go every year to the big house in Green Valley and the kids get their full size candy bars and ride the train. After we all went back to dads house to drop him off when we decided we were going to go to Sugar Leo in Bloomington and OMG there was no where to park and the streets were filled with people, it was just like I remember Halloween growing up in Bloomington. I had lost faith in good old fashioned trick-or-treating when they started the lame trunk-or-treat crap, but Bloomington restored my faith that my kids will get to experience some of the fun things I did as a child!!!

me: "Scotlynn can you say trick-or-treat?"

Travis: "yeah, Scottie say trick-or-treat smell my feet"

Scotlynn:" trick-or-treat smell my..................UNDERWEAR hahaha"

Song of the day- Better Together by Jack Johnson (I loved his concert that we went to with Jenny, so much fun)

Happy Friday!!

2010-10-29T18:39:00.002-06:00

I am so excited to say that I have one more Happy Friday post before I am leaving on a jet plane and I don't know when I'll be back again..................................okay I do know when I will be back, but I love that song and a full week is not nearly enough time for vacation. I am going with a workaholic that is more worried about what he is leaving behind then what he is going to be seeing and experiencing WAHHHH right!

Happy Halloween

I got Scotlynn's Cruela De Vil costume finished and I must say she is a pretty convincing Cruela! Travis went with a wild west sheriff which I am happy about because he finally is NOT wearing a mask that covers his handsome face!

We went to Valley of Fire camping a couple of weekends ago and had a BLAST! I love going places with my dad, he is so organized and takes care of all the little details that I don't even think about! Ashlee and I along with the twins, Scottie and Travis went Thursday to get a prime spot and we did! Cant wait to go to the slabs again in January! Whenever we take the trailer now it makes me wish we were back there!

Scottie fell asleep on my shoulders during our nature hike!

The girls LOVE rock climbing!

Good morning Lo Lo!

SHH................. this didn't happen

This pic is out of order. Travis at Tanners last game of the season! Trav took my old camera to see if he could get some good action shots! I haven't checked to see what he came up with yet, but when I do I will post!

Walkin the dogs. So cute my little girl is!

Tanner got Lei-ed at his last game ;-)

Happy Friday!!

2010-10-22T15:14:00.000-06:00

FOURTEEN days until we are on a plane flying to the island of Ireland WAHOO!!!

It is a VERY happy FRIDAY!!!

Like Sands Through The Hourglass

2010-10-18T14:28:00.001-06:00

I feel like my life right now is a hourglass!

Every grain of sand that drops is just less time I have to prepare my house so when we get back it is in order and a relaxing place after Ireland! Less time with Travis and Scotlynn being young and innocent. Less time we have to really start thinking about our future and the directions we want to go in. Maybe being almost thirty or all of the holidays quickly approaching is throwing me into panic mode??? What ever it is it needs to STOP!

On a lighter note......... we received our Ireland package!! It came with a really nice bag to keep all the important stuff and all of our vouchers for the rental car, castles, and B&Bs! Oh we also got some really cool maps that I think I will use for some house decor when we get back and some discount books that double as travel guides!! CAN'T WAIT!! This vacation is keeping me sane right now with all the stress I seem to be putting on myself lately.

Go Seahawks!

2010-10-13T16:54:00.000-06:00

Travis had his first game on Monday! The Seahawks won 20 something to 0 WAHOO!! Travis played well considering the stitches may have slowed him down a little!

Its all fun and games until someone gets hurt!

2010-10-12T22:09:00.004-06:00

Travis and Isaac were outside minding their own business when Robert decided he should go out and chase them pretending to be wielding a gun. This is the result!!!

We left Instacare that night with eight stitches in Travis' leg and a frown on his face!

I do have to say he was pretty darn tough. I was very proud of the way he handled his first injury worthy of stitches!!!

Happy Friday!!

2010-10-08T12:01:00.001-06:00

Holy Shinikers (yup made it up) we leave in one month for IRELAND!! I am so excited to travel with Robert, hopefully this is only the first of many that we take to somewhere far far away! The passport is here and the travel packages from our Irish agent should be on their way, now all that's left to do is make a shopping list for Robert and I.............Oh......... and figure out who and where we are going to be leaving our offspring, I tell you I always leave the little details for last. Michael came over last week or was it the week before???????cant remember, but anyway we booked all the B&B's according to the direction we will be traveling. In total we will be sleeping at five B&B's, two Castle's Ballynahinch and Abbeyglen and two airplanes!! We start and end our journey in Dublin, but the first day we fly in very early so we will have a lot of time to sight see. I am planning the ghost bus tour that evening for us and I am so excited. Its supposed to be pretty cool and kind of freaky! From there I'm not sure...........its still in the planning stages, I'm sure it will include a little or a lot of golf!

Painting Pictures

2010-10-06T11:58:00.002-06:00

Saturday we went to Grandma Hirschi's to eat some yummy food and some pumpkin paintingi! Robert and I provided the food and Grandma Hirschi provided the fun, Scotlynn thought that she should paint her face and her pumpkin.Travis wasn't supposed to join in the painting fun, but Robert and I strive to be inconsistent parents and true to form gave in and let him paint a pumpkin.

Sunday Michael, Bella, Gideon and myself went out to take some pictures! I think we got some pretty good ones it hard for me to say which is my favorite.

Happy Birthday to my Dad!

2010-10-03T22:10:00.000-06:00

Happy 77th Birthday to the greatest man I have ever met!!!

Happy Friday!!

2010-10-01T08:42:00.002-06:00

Here is my little dare devil! Stitches didn't put any fear into her unfortunately. Cant wait for tomorrow, we get to watch Michele run to the finish line of the St. George Marathon!! I get so excited when we spot her in the crowd of crazy runners, it brings tears to my eyes. I wish I had that kind of determination! This weekend we are also going to make a little trip to Springdale for Michael's family photos.

Happy October!! I am so excited to get all my Halloween stuff out of storage and on display. Halloween is one of my favorite holidays to decorate for, for sure! Scotlynn has decided she is going to be "Cruella DeBil"(De Vil) so we went and got some Dalmatian fabric and I am going to try to make her a coat. Her hair already resembles Cruella most of the time so that part will be easy, as for the dress I still need to figure something out! Trav probably will choose to be something with a scary looking mask or weapon, stay tuned I'll let ya know.

Rodeo Time

2010-09-28T10:04:00.003-06:00

This post is a little late, but better late then never!! We took Scotlynn to see the bulls and horses during the day, after that is all she would talk about so Robert, Tennille and I decided we would "buck" up and take he to the actual rodeo! She loved every second of it! Travis was up north with Michael visiting Michele and Brent's families and also got a little zoo and Chuck E Cheese action in as well. We missed him a lot, but I am glad that he has such good uncles that enjoy his company THANK YOU Michael!!

Pink boots courtesy of Cole & Carly Helm! Thanks Carly she loves them (so do I)!!

*song of the day-Oh Very Young by Cat Stevens gotta love some Cat S every once in a while!

I Love Them

2010-09-26T14:20:00.000-06:00

My Dancing Queen

2010-09-26T13:10:00.000-06:00

Okay, Scotlynn will never be a fantastic dancer due to the fact that she trips over her own feet on a hourly basis, but it sure is adorable to see her in action in her class!

She isn't quite comfortable with Miss Natalie touching her in anyway yet, but I don't have to hold her hand through the entire class anymore. Baby steps is what I keep telling myself!

Happy Friday!!

2010-09-24T08:11:00.002-06:00

The highlight of Tanners football career!

That is one proud Grandpa!

Tanner plays football for Dixie (yuck) I try to support my nieces and nephews in what ever it is that they are interested in. It takes a lot of my time because Ashlee does have so many damn kids! Anyway, Tanner plays on the Dixie Flyer's freshmen team (crazy that he is that old already) and Wednesday he caught an interception WAHOO!!

Trav had to leave the game early to get to his own football practice and sadly missed Tanner have the game of his life!

Scottie is one of Tanners biggest fans..............or at least that's what we tell him, he doesn't know that she actually thinks she is at a Vikings game and cheering for Farvereno!!

Horses and Ducks

2010-09-22T15:15:00.000-06:00

so now that I have a little free time (yeah right) I decided to help out more in Travis' class room. My first room mom responsibility was to take pictures on cowboy day! Travis has the most awesome teacher this year who happens to be a real cowgirl. Mrs.McGregor brought four of her eight (I think) horses to the school for all of the third graders to ride! It was so fun watching how excited the kids got, most will never get the opportunity to ride a horse. Afterward they went back to the classroom and decorated a cowboy boot and each kid got their very own horseshoe!

On a side note........how adorable are these little ducklings?????? They are only a couple of days old and right now live next door to my mom and dad! I am seriously thinking about taking a couple home for backyard pets!!

Happy Friday!!

2010-09-17T14:14:00.002-06:00

Thank You Jessica! He is a total doll!!

LOVE

2010-09-14T20:17:00.000-06:00

Another one of the endless reasons I love this little girl so much!

Getting Excited!!

2010-09-13T10:30:00.001-06:00

If my calculations are right we have 7 full weeks until our VACATION!

I am so excited to go but now reality is hitting, all that is running through my head is all those hours on a plane and the nerves are kicking in. My awesome husband bought me a new camera yesterday and I cant wait for it to get here. I hope I get some awesome video and pictures of our trip! I am going to book all of the B&B's today and I will post the pictures that they provide! We still have to figure out where the kids are going to go but the minor details will work themselves out right?

I hope my passport arrives in time!

Happy Friday!!

2010-09-10T18:11:00.000-06:00

What a great Friday!

Ive got the cleaning lady here (I am going to do a special post about her so stay tuned;-) ). The weather is perfect, Robert is home and so far the kids aren't driving me to drink!

I think my sister is very pretty!!

Avary

Logann

3rd Grade

2010-09-07T14:35:00.000-06:00

Okay, so I am pretty sure that I wont be getting a mom of the year award anytime soon and erasing Travis' first day of school pictures probably solidified that fact! I cant believe Travis is in 3rd grade already WOWSERS that's more than half way through his elementary! I love this kids so much he is a great brother and an awesome son! We cant wait for your football season to start so I can start posting some picture of you! This has kind of turned in to a Scotlynn blog mostly because you are to OLD to get your picture taken now....I get it!!

Scotlynns nose is gross I know...for all those who are looking that close! It wasn't worth the fight I decided to choose my battles that day and the nose wasn't one I wanted!

The Garden

2010-09-05T22:39:00.000-06:00

I took the kids to The Garden park today to get some shots! Mostly because I deleted all of Travis' first day of school pictures before I got them off the camera.... I'm not the only one to do something so stupid am I? Anyway it didn't help that Scottie is sick, I think I am coming down with strep throat or something and Trav spent the night before at Michael s and didn't get a ounce of sleep....can you say red eyes! Oh well, I just uploaded them (before I lost them) and came across these two and I LOVE them!

Tiny Dancers

2010-09-05T16:03:00.000-06:00

Logann and Avary started dance last Tuesday! Scotlynn loved watching and really wanted to go in and let loose but the class was for the big three year old girls. I signed her up for the two year old class and I am so excited! I wonder if she will be shy like Avary or teachers pet like Logann??? Or maybe she will just sit and scream in true Scotlynn form, she sure doesn't like being told what to do (I think that must be a Hirschi thing????? yeah right......... she is totally my daughter) we will see next Thursday if she is cut out for dancing!

***Song of the day*** Girls Just Wanna Have Fun- Originally by Cyndi Lauper I really LOVE the Greg Laswell Version!!

Field Trip

2010-09-05T15:00:00.000-06:00

I got my order from the first half of the Field Trip collection from MJC! I love everything about this collection the design the colors and most of all the way they make those cute girls look even cuter! I am patiently waiting for my 2nd half to arrive!

This is the reason we have screaming matches over doing her hair!

Glad that after enjoying my flowers on my anniversary they didn't go to waste!

No Lions, 5 Tigers and No bears!

2010-09-04T12:58:00.000-06:00

We had so much fun at the zoo! The weather was perfect the girls were happy and the animals were smelly!

Logann loved the Merry-go-Round!

Scotlynn has a slight obsession with crocodiles even though she does think they are "a little bit scary" she still loves them and was mesmerized by them when Papa held her up so she could see!


There is no place that Scotlynn would rather be than hand in hand with her Papa!

Happy Friday!!

2010-09-03T21:37:00.000-06:00

Just got home from a quick trip to West Valley! I will post about where we went with some pictures tomorrow. Right now its light out for Scottie and I!

Happy Friday!!

2010-08-27T13:42:00.000-06:00

8 Years later....

2010-08-26T09:48:00.000-06:00

Robert and I just celebrated eight years of not killing each other!! We have really become a match made in heaven, I admit early on if you were around us you would know we were a match made in hell!! Time has definitely helped us in appreciating each other and complementing our strengths, down playing our weaknesses and letting each other have our own things!! We celebrated with Robert golfing and me reading (thanks Carly, I got The Hunger Games and now I am on Catching Fire) two of the reasons we have yet to kill each other!!

Robert got me some really pretty flowers and I let him go golfing without getting upset. It was a win/win for the both of us!!

I LOVE YOU ROBERT!!!

Happy Friday!!

2010-08-20T15:43:00.000-06:00

Vivian Reign Hirschi

2010-08-19T03:32:00.000-06:00

Laura was nice enough to come over and let me take some pictures of the beautiful Miss Vivian! Who was wide awake and ready to take on the world, but I think we got some keeper shots!

Happy Birthday Honey Bunny!!

2010-08-16T10:03:00.000-06:00

Robert is the DIRTY THIRTY today!!!

Happy Birthday Honey Bunny!!

First Day of school

2010-08-16T09:38:00.000-06:00

Well Travis officially started 3rd grade on Wednesday the 11th!!

I know he is going to have so much fun this year and I look forward to ALL the new things he is going to learn and come home to teach me( I let him think that). We had a morning full of pictures, but lame me formatted my camera and lost everything on my card and when I say everything I mean only Travis' first day of school pictures. Things like that always happen to me WHY??? I will take some first of the week or right before leaving for school pictures soon, but today we are having Scotties 2nd birthday party and I have too much to do!! Travis I love you and I know you are destined to do great things!!

Happy Friday!!

2010-08-13T08:15:00.000-06:00

Jack Johnson and G Love I am on my way!!

Blow the candle out my dear

2010-08-11T18:37:00.000-06:00

I hope her wish comes true!

I'm 2!

2010-08-08T10:07:00.000-06:00

My baby is two today!!