A BIG pick me up

This video is so great, I have been so uplifted by Stephanie and her little family. The video is just the pick me up we could all use right now. My favorite line she says is "Motherhood is beauty". Push pause on my music to watch this and ENJOY!

Baby tag

I did this for Maverick so I just have to do it for Kanon. I never want anyone to feel left out, plus I haven't had anything fun to blog about and I think this is fun.

1-Where were you when you first found out you were pregnant? In our basement apartment here in Hurricane with Nephi and Maverick eagerly waiting to find out what it said.
2-Who was with you? Mav and Nephi
3- How did you find out that you were pregnant? I took a couple tests, I was late for my period but was in denial. I really couldn't believe it was that easy to get pregnant.
4- What was your first reaction to finding out you were pregnant? Tears of joy and uncontrollable shaking. Maverick hugged my belly when I told him there was a baby inside. It was so amazing
5- Who was the first person you told? Nephi of course and then my friend Veronica
6- Did you plan to get pregnant? OH YES!
7- Did you tell everyone else right away? Yes we couldn't wait
8-Was everybody happy for you? YES!
9- Did you go out and celebrate? Not really just couldn't stop talking about it
10- Did you want to find out the sex? Oh yes we suck at waiting. However I always knew he was a boy. I could just feel it.
11- What was the sex? ALL BOY
12-Did anyone throw you a baby shower? Yes My wonderful friends in my ward. It was so amazing how much love they made me feel. It couldn't have come at a better time in my life.
13- If yes, who? Ward Family
14- Did you get any outfits at the baby shower that you just knew you weren't going to put on your baby? UNFORTUNATELY YES, I'm awful for admitting that and I'm so not saying what the outfits were. :)
15- How much weight did you gain? Oh man am I really typing this right now? So proud of my self... dun dun dun 27
16- Did you lose all of the weight that you gained? Heck yea and way proud that I did
17- Did you get a lot of stretch marks? No Maverick went ahead and took care of that when he came, so nothing new came about. thank goodness
18- What did you crave the most? Pickles at first, and then mac and cheese. I know way random huh
19- Did you crave anything crazy? no
20- Who or what got on your nerves the most? Not getting comfortable to sleep
21- Were you married at the time? YES
22- Did you have any complications during your pregnancy? Not until the end when my placenta stoped making enough fluid for my little man to stay in
23- Where were you when you went into labor? In the hospital, they started me
24- Did your water break? NO, A NURSE AT THE HOSPITAL BROKE IT
25- Who drove you to the hospital? Proud daddy to be, Nephi
26- Did you go early or late? Early!
27- Who was in the room with you when you gave birth? Nephi and my friend/sister Veronica
28- How long were you in labor for? 9 hours, I cut it in half from what I did with Maverick
29- Did you have any drugs for the pain? AN EPIDURAL
30-Did you go Natural or have a c-section? NATURAL
31- What was your first reaction after giving birth? Uncontrollable tears and joy
32- How big was the baby(s)? 6lbs 1oz 19 in
33- Did your Husband cry? No he was all hyped up on all the Mt.Dew
34- What did you name the baby(s)? Kanon Crue Iverson
35- Does his name have any significant meaning? No
36- Did you have any visitors? Not at the hospital, only my mom and Nephi were allowed in
37- Did the baby(s) have any complications? :( yes sadly he went straight to the NICU and had to have help breathing for 6 long and painful hours. But with a blessing daddy gave him he was good as new
38-How old is your baby today?Sadly already almost 7 months
39- When is the next one(s) coming? Not sure there is a next one. I love my two boys
40-If you could, would you do it all over again?
Heavens yes this has been the some of the best times of my life

I just had to do this to reflect alittle on my life. I love my children so much. Being a mother is seriously so much more wonderful than I ever could have imagined. When I'm nursing Kanon I just stare at him in awe and cant believe he is mine. Maverick always knows how to make everything all better when mommy feels like giving up.

A hard habit to break

My Sweet first born son has been a wonderful sleeper since he was 10 weeks old. He was so easy, he knew how to self sooth and I thought I had it made. However now that he is almost three, his little self soothing device a.k.a sucking his two middle fingers has become real annoying. Also after his first dentist appointment we know that its not good for his teeth. SOOOOO I came across this picture
Is that not the coolest thing you have ever seen? Its a thumb sucking guard. I quickly messaged the lady who made them and asked her if she had any for finger suckers. She said she had never made one but was up for the challenge. I picked her super cute sports fabric and she came up with this nifty finger guard.....


Maverick actually really likes it, he thinks it is on because he has a boo boo. She makes them so that they cant get them off by themselves. Very clever. I have him wear it during the day while watching t.v. or playing and it has worked beautifully, however I tried it once at night and it ripped my heart out. I'm not ready I guess to take that from him.... He doesnt really get why he cant have his comfort to go to sleep. So its one step and one day at a time. So far wearing it in the day is working great and we will move to the night soon enough. Please check out all the other really cool things in her Etsy shop, you can get there through her blog which is listed on my side bar, Kidgiddy

NEVER AGAIN

Will I use this nose sucker!!!! It has been a joke, always will be a joke and is no longer a part of this family. hahaha


I was told of this from my friend Jess awhile ago and forgot, However I bought it and it now has a new home here.

It works so well at cleaning out the babies nose I cant believe it. It even plays music to distract them while sucking. I even used it on myself while suffering some mad allergies. Nephi makes fun of me that I like using it but after suffering trying to suck their noses and giving them nosebleeds with the other, this was a great change.
I also forgot to post these CUTE Easter morning pics of my little peas. So enjoy and you all really should try that nose sucker, you might fall in love as well. LOL I know its pathetic that things like that make moms so happy

My lil peanut

D.O.B October 8th 2009 8:57p.m.
Happy six month birthday to the sweetest lil thing ever. I seriously cannot believe that it has already been six months since you came into our lives. You have brought so much joy to this home. Your smile is like nothing Ive ever seen. You have made me a better person, a better mother. I love looking into your eyes and feeling your little spirit. I come in every night just before I go to bed just to see you sleeping. I stand over you and smile to myself and thank my father in heaven for such a wonderful, perfect little blessing. You have brought your big brother so much joy also. No one can make him smile like you. When I watch your daddy hold you it melts me inside. You can just feel his love radiating from him. I truly do not remember life without you. Thank you for choosing me to be your mommy, you are so wonderful. I just wish I could slow down time and make this next six months last longer. I love you my peanut.


Pictures takin today at bath time. SOOOOO CUTE!

Easter fun

So every year, I dread dying eggs. Its a big mess, the eggs never get eaten, and its hard to hide boiled eggs. If you loose one it can start really stinkin, if you know what I mean. Anyway my friend Veronica and I came up with a fun and tasty alternative. We made rice crispy treats in the shape of eggs and then rolled them in molding chocolate and let the kids decorate them with different sprinkles. It was so fun and very tasty. The kids absolutely loved it.

1. I made the rice crispy treats and we quickly started making the eggs before it had a chance to set up too hard. p.s. the brown tint in the rice crispies is chocolate. I melt chocolate chips in the marshmallows, its um um good.

2. We pressed them into these egg trays and put a stick into them

3. Melted the molding chocolate



4. Sweet kidlets eagerly waiting to help. Sammie and Maverick





So they didn't turn out looking professional or anything, for heavens sakes we made them with the kids. However the taste was soooooooo delightful and it was very fun making them and seeing the smiles when we were finished.
I hope that everyone takes time to reflect on the Savior during this holiday and everyday. Heavenly father gave to us his only son, what a powerful and wonderful gift. As I think about what Jesus went through while in the garden of Gethsemane my heart aches for the pain he felt for you and for me. I think about all of my sins and how I caused him pain. Its hard to comprehend how Heavenly Father must have felt when his only son pleaded to let this cup pass. However he knew that he had to give his life in order for us to have our lives be eternal. Just think of that, can you even imagine? I'm so grateful for all of my many blessings. I'm grateful for my trials also because its through them that I feel him closer to me each day. I hope everyone has a wonderful Easter and that the spirit would be strong in your lives and in your homes.

Can I push pause?

I took Maverick to his first dentist appointment yesterday. It was bitter sweet. I was soooo proud of him and how brave he was, and I was soooo sad that he is growing up so fast. The woman cleaning his teeth said that she can never get kids his age to sit still for cleanings, let alone the x rays she took of him. We were in and out of there in less than an hour. It was great.




The only melt down we had was when he could only pick ONE treasure and not five. lol

Today I laid on the floor and kissed all over this baby. My heart was so full looking into his beautiful eyes and I was overwhelmed with pure love.


I had no idea I could love these boys to the capacity that I do. But they are growing up so fast I wish I could push pause and lay with him on that blanket forever

check it out

Check out the new photos I just did of a beautiful girl and her grandpa's horses. Im just getting that spring fever and am ready to do some pictures. So let me know if you'd like some and what you think of the photos.
Just click on my pic me photography button

A little pick me up

After my poor me post I posted last time I thought it might be time to post something nice, so that you all dont think Im loosing it. I was able to go up north this last weekend and present Korbin with the money I raised for him. I just want to thank everyone who donated. It meant alot to me and the world to them. I went to see Korbin at his house and brought my dog Rambo with me. I think it was just what the doctor ordered. He was so happy to just let Rambo snuggle in his lap, I think he was happier to see the dog than me. Im so proud of Korbin and his strength. He is working hard with his physical therapy and soaking up all of the attention he has gotten.
While I was up north I also got to see my lil sis who I hadnt seen in like nine months. Man I missed her. She is soooooo great. It was her first time meeting Kanon since he was born. It was love at first sight for the both of them. Maverick enjoyed playing the WI with her and chasing her friend Lacie's dog around. It was a nice break to go for a visit and forget about my trials for a moment. I looked at Korbin and thanked my Heavenly Father that my boys are healthy and I dont have to watch them suffer in pain. I am truly blessed it just takes being down in the dumps to see the light some times.

Korbin (the Warrior) and Rambo

Auntie Jess, Korbin's mom getting some snuggles from Kanon


Maverick and his future girlfriend Kaitlyn. She's Korbins sister

He LOVES his auntie Sarah!!!!!

Man I miss her guts, I wish college didnt take so long to finish

Does it hurt when I press here?!

I just need a moment to feel sorry for myself. So Im sorry ahead of time if you thought you were about to read something uplifting or interesting.
I feel like I have been through alot in the past ten years. I was married to a heroin addict for almost five years. I survived day to day moment by moment. I drained my friends by being so needy and always having some kind of drama going on with me. I felt so lost and helpless. However during that time joined the LDS church, against my families wishes and finally felt a glimmer of hope. I ended that marriage and quickly met and married Nephi. We started our family fast and life hasnt stopped since. Nephi has lost his job twice, twice I said since we have been married. It seems as if we are never going to catch a break. Dont get me wrong, I dont look back at my life and not see the blessings, believe me I do. I just feel like we are always being hit down right when we are about to climb out. I was reminded today about how scary things are when I went to WIC. Not even one hour after the doors had opened they were full for the day and couldnt help anyone. And I was one of the ones they couldnt help. And it sucks of course my checks just ran out last month. UGH!!! And also the government is running our of unemployment so having Nephi still on it, which he has been for the last SIX months is really up in the air. Now anyone who is married can understand, I love my husband, I really do. I just dont want to be around him 24/7! I need him to get a job, oh wait he cant! In case you didnt hear, he tore his ACL while trying to be an NBA star in church ball and now has to have surgery. Do you see what Im saying, Im dieing here!
So why is it you ask Im going on and on like this. Well today I was reminded again about how crapy of a friend and person I have become while wallowing in my own crap. I forgot about a hair appointment and scheduled something else at the same time. My friend does my hair and is always very good about getting me in. However I back out over and over, One time I have money to do my hair and another I dont. Its just not who I am, Im tried of who I have become. Im sorry to all of my friends for draining you and not having alot of good things going on to share. However to all of you that I have wasted your time, I am truly thankful for you all. Without you I dont know where I would be. Im making a promise that from this day on I am giving my best effort to be more positive. To not share everything thats going and have everyone feel sorry for me. The only one that can be sorry is me. This post wasnt really for anything accept for me to get it all out of my head. Im sorry if anyone actually read this!
Until next time I will now be going and listening to my son sing "talk dirty to me" by poison so I can smile and remember that life really isnt that bad.

Starting over

Im starting over with my photography blog. I have come a long way since I first made my other one and feel like I needed to spice things up. I took some pics of my sweet boys to start it off, I mean who else would I start with really. (they are just stinkin cute) so if you want go ahead and take a peek, my photography button is on the left under my new photography name "Pic Me Photography"

My cute boys

So I have been sick now for over a week. Maverick has been sick too so the two of us have been butting heads. I havent been very patient with him and he is soooo not with me. I start getting into stinkin thinkin and remember that my two little angels were sent to me from my father in heaven. They are only mine to help bring together his plan for them and be blessed in the process. That line is very hard to remember when you are a sick, tired, and frustrated mom. I think its safe to say we all get that way from time to time. So today while Im remembering why I love being a mom I got together some pictures of my two monsters. Everyone keeps saying how much alike they look. My friend Wade put it in a very funny way, he said "they look like they were twins in Heaven and one got sent down before the other." Now since I am the mom and see them every day and know their personalities I dont see it that way. However when I put these little collages together Im starting to see what everyone is saying. They are almost exactly the same age in every picture. So see for yourself.



And this handsome guy is our newest family addition, Wiley. He is a Weimaraner, we rescued him from a very bad place. The people who owned him before paid 1200 bucks for him and we got him for FREE. SCORE.


He is the sweetest thing ever and loves being with us. He even does tricks for Maverick. He will sit,shake and lay down for him. Its great