Hailey's Art

Hailey made this the other day and sounded out the word "insect" to say what the picture is. I thought I was funny that she didn't just sound out the word "bug". It's so fun to watch her as she learns and comprehends letters and words.

No More Training Wheels!!!

About 6 weeks ago we started trying to teach Hailey to ride with no training wheels. She couldn't quite figure it out. And two days ago I tried again with her small bike. She figured it out. I am so happy for her. She is so proud of herself. She keeps saying, "I feel like Abbie!" I'm not quite sure which one since she has 2 cousins named Abbey. She feels like such a big kid. Now all she wants to do is ride her bike. She woke up this morning and said, "My legs are tired." She had me carry her around for a little while. She thought she was sick. Funny kid.

Another Facebook tag about Bo and I

Consider yourself tagged. It does take a little while to do (consider it family history ;)) and it is fun and brings up good memories. I would love to read your list :)

1. When is your "engagement" anniversary: Official engagement Feb 14, 2003, but we were planning months before.

2. When is your "marriage" anniversary: March 28, 2003

3. How long have you known your spouse: about 10 years

4. How long did you date/court before you were engaged: almost 4 years

5. Where did you meet your spouse for the first time? Cruising 17th street, of course

6. What is your spouse's full name: Bo Joseph Porter

7. Do you have any children: Hailey 5 in Oct, Conrad 3, Jackson 1

8. How many - boys/girls: 1 girl, 2 boys,

9. Do you have any house pets: a cat to catch the mice

10. Do you own a house or rent: own

11. Do you live in the country or town/city: just outside of Rigby ID

12. What is one of your favorite activities together: camping and watching movies

13. Do you have a favorite vacation spot: not really

14. When did you first kiss? New Year's Eve 2000

15. What church do you attend? LDS

16. Did you get married in a church? Where? Idaho Falls Temple

17. What town is your current address at: Rigby ID

18. Do you work or stay at home: stay at home

19. Where did you go on your honeymoon: Disney world and Bahamas

20.What was the funniest gift you gave when dating? I don't remember

21.How long have you been together? been married 6 years

22. How long did you know each other before you started dating? no time at all

23. Who asked who out? he called me so nervous I couldn't even understand what he was saying (so cute!)

24. How old are each of you? 26 and 27

25.Where do you each work or go to school? Bo has and E-commerce business based out of Lewsiville ID (I know weird, but very cheap to buy property and it doesn't really matter when your customers are online :))

26. Which situation is the hardest on you as a couple? I would say I hate to be late places. He would probably say the crazy woman that comes out Sunday morning trying to make it to church on time.

27. Did you go to the same school? no I went to Shelley he went to Rigby

28. Are you from the same home town? no

29. Who is smarter? Him

30. Who is more sensitive? probably him

31.Where do you eat out most as a couple? Thai House in IF (YUMMY)

32. Where is the furthest you two have traveled together as a couple? Sao Paulo Brazil

33.Who has the craziest exes? neither of us

34. Who has the worse temper? LOL Me of course, I have only seen Bo mad a couple of times and it's still hard to tell if you don't know him.

35. Who does the cooking? mostly me, but Bo is also a great cook

36. Who is more social? It depends, he loves parties more than anyone I know, but in a group of people we don't know he is very quiet. But, I guess I kind of am too. I guess he is.

37. Who is the neat-freak? I am, but my house still gets messy...I have 3 little kids!

38. Who is more stubborn? me

39. Who hogs the bed? me

40. Who wakes up earlier? it depends

41. Where was your first date? At his house. They showed up like 2 hours late because they couldn't find my house. Then we drove clear to Rigby to have a BBQ and then rented a movie...the movie got over after my curfew and I didn't realize it. I thought I was dead meat when I called my mom, but I didn't even get in trouble. Thanks mom :)

42.Who had more boyfriends/girlfriends? me

43. Do you get flowers often? No

44. How do you spend the holidays? We switch off every other year

45. Who is more jealous? I don't know that we are jealous

46. How long did it take to get serious? probably 8 months or so, but I really liked him before that. I don't know what he would say.

47. Who eats more? He does...he is a guy....but I eat way more junk food than him.

48. Who does the laundry? Me

49. Who’s better with the computer? He is

50. Leave a piece of advice for the other couples. President Hinkley is better for advice. This was given to us from our Stake President when we were getting ready to get married and I have always remembered it: If married partners first concern and priority is the comfort, the well-being, and the happiness of their spouse, and if they will sublimate personal concerns to that loftier goal, not only will the marriage survive, but their commitment one to another will deepen and their desire to build a lasting relationship will increase

FHE

Last night we decided to have a more adventurous Family Home Evening. So, we went to Rigby lake to go fishing. Whenever the kids go fishing they (usually Bo just takes them) stop to get worms and they get a treat. This is probably the only reason Hailey goes. They also have toys at the lake and Hailey and Jack had a blast playing on them. I think Conrad loves every part of fishing and he is really very good. Very patient.

There were tons of fish. Conrad caught 2 and so did Bo. They were biting and jumping constantly. It was pretty cool. I have to say that I have been quite a party pooper about fishing (sorry Bo) but, I love going to Rigby lake because it is so kid friendly and has lots of fish.

Some funny memories were:

Hailey: Grabbed a worm and kept getting close to me saying "touch it mom." Of course I didn't want to, but she just kept chasing me with it and laughing, until I finally did. She thought it was so funny. I didn't know she liked worms so much.

Conrad: When the first fish bit he said, "Huh, I think I got one!" I was like, "No, it looks like it is just in the weeds." So, I tried to get it unsnagged. He really did get one and I almost reeled the whole thing in for him. Oops! He didn't care though. He was just happy to see it.

Jackson just got eaten alive by misquitoes.

The kids kept talking about Christmas and the Christmas lights. Hailey said, "I have a great idea! We should put Christmas lights all around our house!" So, maybe we'll have to put some up this year :)

Sorry, no pics. I forgot my camera. Darn!

I cried today!

Today, Hailey decided to sneak scissors downstairs and chop off her hair. She felt really bad once she got caught.

You gotta love the tail she left showing just how long her hair was

The beautician did a great job on her hair. They just had to shave the back where it was so short to a "number 2" and they will just blend it as it grows. So in a few months it should look like a pixie cut. Right now, we just like to see it from the front. (I loved the front so much that I forgot to get a finished back view. Believe me you aren't missing anything.)

She LOVES it. But, she is sad she can't wear bows anymore.