Tag....again!

So I know what you are thinking, not ANOTHER one of these again! Well it just so happens that this one is a couple one, so that should be fun...and I need things to keep my mind occupied besides having a conversation with a two year old. (The other day Todd looked at me and said, "you do realize you are fighting with a two year old, don't you" after Thatcher and I took turns saying, "no, it's mine" for about 15 rounds)....

1. What is his name? Gordon Todd Bishop
2. How long have you been together? This one is complicated. We have known each other since 2001 this will be our SIXTH Christmas that we have spent together. BUT...we have only been together for almost four years.
3. When and where did you first meet? October 24, 2001 at the MTC
4. How long did you date? Okay another complicated one...technically we only "dated" like two months. BUT...we knew each other for two years before we got engaged.
5. How old is he? 25
6. Who eats more? Todd...but I would say that I like food more.
7. Who said I love you first? This is a debate in our family. I guess I did, but I didn't mean it romantically and I said it in a letter. He said it first in person.
8. Who is taller? Todd is three inches taller.
9. Who sings better? I do.
10. Who is smarter? Defiantly Todd.
11. Whose temper is worse? Mine!
12. Who does the laundry? Mostly me but Todd helps out whenever he can.
13. Who does the dishes? Both of us
14. Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? If you're facing the bed, I'm on the right side.
15. Who pays the bills? Todd.
16. Who mows the lawn? We just got a lawn and Todd will mow it.
17. Who cooks dinner? I do.
18. Who drives when you are together? Todd, I am old fashioned and I feel weird driving Todd.
19. Who is more stubborn? Oh man... we're probably the same.
20. Who is the first to admit when they are wrong? Todd.
21. Who kissed who first? Todd kissed me first.
22. Who asked who out? For us it is a little different, it was who admitted to liking the other person first, and that was Todd.
23. Who proposed? Todd!
24. Who is more sensitive? Definitely me.
25. Who has more friends? Me...lol
26. Who has more siblings? Todd has three brothers and two sisters, I have two brothers!
27. Who wears the pants in the family? Ha ha ha! We get this question a lot..."so who is senior companion in your relationship"...I like to say we are co-senior!

Okay now I tag...Teresa, Sara, Jill, Sharla, and Shalee.

We have an announcment to make!

We are so excited to announce that...Taggy is walking! (Did I get some of you?) He got the courage up, ventured off holding to the couch and took his first steps a couple of days ago, and now he is walking every chance he gets! I absolutely love this stage, how cute and funny they are trying to learn how to walk! Way to go bud!



If you want to hear the video better, scroll down to the bottom to pause the music.

I scream, you scream, we all scream for....

ICE CREAM!!!
Thatcher, Kyra and Lacey enjoying their ice cream cones at the mall! Three cute kiddos!

Vampires and Fairytales

So I am reading the Twilight book series. I have heard about these books for about a month now, and it is the CRAZE among young LDS moms, or at least in our ward. The author, Stephanie Myer is LDS and lives in the Phoenix area. I first heard about these books from my visiting teacher who said she loved the books and told me that they were "vampire love stories". Now I am not going to betray my generation and say I didn't like 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer', but I was like, "What?". But my curiosity was peaked. So here is my review of the book. I couldn't put it down. It isn't the best writing. The story was interesting and kept my attention (obviously, I read it in two days). It is easy reading and just entertaining. There isn't any depth, or sophistication. It IS a vampire love story, which does sound a little strange, but I just so happened to like it. Like I said, the writing wasn't the best, but I do think it was a fun story. I have heard some people review the book as too suggestive or that they won't let their teenage daughters read the book because it doesn't portray "real love". I find that funny because I didn't think that Cinderella portrayed "real love" either, but we still let little girls read, watch, wear, and play Cinderella. Twilight is just fiction. It is entertainment. And as for the part of people not wanting girls to read it to not get the right idea about love, I do believe that sometimes love can be as fun as a fairytale or a fiction book. I know it was for me. I often think that Todd and my story would make a good book or movie. I don't think there is anything wrong for girls to wait for true love, happiness, and to be swept off their feet. Maybe because it has become tradition in our culture to think of 21 year old girls as "old maids" pushes girls to settle, and not wait for their Edward Cullen aka: Prince Charming. I dunno. But don't get me started on that subject again! So in a nutshell, I think they are fun books. I would let my teenage daughter read them. I am reading the second one, New Moon, right now and I will say it is better then Twilight. So here are to vampires and fairytales.

Voila!

And it is done! YIPPEE! We have grass! We have a backyard! We are SOOOO excited! Thatcher was in HEAVEN yesterday running around and playing on our new grass. He was jumping and dancing like he had never seen the green stuff before...poor kid! I am so proud of Todd for putting in such hard work to do the backyard! He did EVERYTHING by himself; the patio, the retaining wall, the sprinklers, and the grass. He had a little help here and there from some friends and my uncle, but he did the majority of the whole project all by himself. It was a lot of work, and a lot of days in the hot Arizona sun. One thing is for sure, I married a worker! I am so impressed by his ability to do anything he sets his mind to! We are really excited that our backyard is done just in time to enjoy the cool fall evenings!

Thatcher was in total bliss...

Sleeping Beauty

Nap time for Thatcher. He loves to sleep in "mommy's bed". Is this the same little boy who broke all my eggs?

Happy Birthday Todd!

Happy Birthday Todd! We had a fun day celebrating Todd's 25th Birthday on Wednesday. For his birthday I made him a book of memories from various friends and family. Thanks to all who participated. The book turned out really cute! He really enjoyed reading all the funny and sweet memories. We had a yummy dinner of Todd's favorite, Mexican Lasagna, and then of course the Birthday pie! My good friend Teresa was nice enough to watch Thatcher and Taggy while I took Todd to "The Borne Ultimatum" and it was really nice to get away to the movies just the two of us! Happy Birthday Honey!


Todd's Birthday Pie! I had to take a picture because I am so intimidated by pies and I mad this one from scratch and I was so proud!


Blowing out the candles! Wow look at those cheeks!


I made Todd pose for this picture. Ha ha ha!

"A Very Merry Unbirthday To You!"

Ever since I introduced Thatcher to 'Alice in Wonderland' he goes around saying, "cup of tea"! Well yesterday when we got to playgroup at Baily's house, Lacey and Baily were having a tea party! Thatcher was very impressed and loved it! He kept telling me that he was drinking "tea" (water) and sipping from his tiny tea cup. It was really cute. I wonder what he is going to think during our next Family Home Evening lesson on the Word of Wisdom...hmmmmm. :)


"You simply must have cup of tea!"


Even when the girls left, Thatcher still had a tea party for one.


I was surprised at how gentle he was with Baily's porcelain tea set. He loved pouring the "tea".


Delicious!

He strikes again...

This is what happens when the lock to our fridge breaks off. Thanks Thatcher, I needed something to do today. :)

Happy 1st Birthday Taggart!

Today is Taggy's 1st Birthday! This year has FLOWN by for me. I can't believe it was a year ago that I was holding this new little baby in my arms. He has grown up so much and has become quite the sweet little boy. For his birthday we had a little get together with some friends with kids that Taggy sees a lot at our neighborhood pool. It was really fun, and he seemed to have a pretty good time. He got some fun presents from his cute little friends, Grandma and Grandpa Monson, and a fun train from Mommy and Daddy. Happy Birthday Taggy! We love you!

Here are some video's from Taggart's Birthday Party. As you can see he had a fun time! Enjoy!