Walk Now for Autism

Please join our team - Kaleb's Buckaroo's - and walk with us at the Autism Speaks "Walk Now For Autism" May 2nd at UVU. You can join our team by going to www.walknowforautism.org/utah/kalebsmommy - register and come for a FUN day!!! There is so much to do for the whole family that day!!!

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St. Patricks Day

I LOVE holidays!!! However this one snuck up on me!!! I've been so busy I kinda forgot to plan anything. I knew the kids had green clothes they could wear and Bree had St. Patty bows from last year still - so we were good, right?

Well, I was doing Bree's hair when she said "Mom, I can't wait to come home and find all the hidden gold the Leprechauns are going to bring over while I'm at school." Crap.... I guess kids at school have been talking and their moms have done more then me :) - so I was glad I found out what she was expecting before it was too late! Off to the stores I went - with no luck! Store after store everything was sold out!!! Unless you were looking for a beer mug hat & socks - they had those but I didn't think that would be appropriate. Chris got off work and hit stores along the way home for me but it didn't have any luck either. We ended up in PG at the Macey's because we heard they had stuff - nope sold out there too! So I decided I would use gold chocolates - like Rolo's, Reces, etc.... Not a half bad idea - wish I would've have thought of that at the first store. Then they had St.Pattys donuts - so I thought PERFECT - she will love it & I can give the teachers/bus drivers something too! All in All - I think it turned out GREAT!

Before School...
The Bows.... (the hair is always important, right?)

After School - the "gold" and in this case "silver" too - HUNT

I think it turned out ok... she was excited & didn't say anything about it not being the gold chocolet coins we searched so hard for.

Lunch.... and the St. Patricks day Desert

Kaleb - after he got home from school - enjoying his donut!!!

He LOVED the GREEN punch I bought!!!

St. Pattys day Jammies before going to bed! I was a slacker this year and didn't buy the fabric this year before it was sold out - so they had to wear last years jammies - which are now total floods.

Wow - I did it! I finally got my blog caught up :)

Kindergarten Registration

Last year it was so much fun taking Bree to Register for Kindergarten ~ I can't believe how fast time flys. On March 10th we went to a Kindergarten Luncheon to meet Kaleb's Kindergarten teachers.

I can't believe my little man will be in Kindergarten! Wow ~ my oldest is in Kindergarten now and now my youngest next year... my babies are growing up!

On the upside of things ~ Alpine School district has awesome autism Kindergartens ~ I love both the teachers that he might get so I'm a happy camper for one more year. Although we are going to miss Giant Steps sooooooo much!

Kaleb - Dentist/Hospital Trip

I wish I had a cute hospital Picture of Kaleb. He went to Orem Community Hospital and they put him to sleep to fix his teeth. Poor kid had a hard time waking up but other then that he did really well! It was very nice to have him tired for the day ~ I don't get to just hold my little man very often so I loved taking care of him and holding him. Within hours he was back to his crazy self and back to school the next day.

Jammie Pants

I helped with a humanitarian project in our stake to teach how to make Jammie pants. I typed up step by step directions with pictures ~ I don't know if anyone is interested but if you would like me to email them to you let me know.

Candlelight Vigil for Clay's Law

Sweet Kalie and Hanna my cute nieces there to support us!

My cute boy ready for rain! It was suppose to rain but it was a great night with clear skies!

Bree with her Cousins

Is it weird that I love pictures of the back of people?

Kami, Kimmi, & Bree

Sweet Clay ~ Clay's Law ~ he was on top of the world!

Twink and Bree

Made it to the top of the stairs ~ this picture reminds me of Rocky!

Well there are the pictures of that fun night in no order at all :) I'm too tired to care to put them in order... this will have to do.

Clay's Law Senate Hearing

February was packed and I spent lots of time at the capital supporting Clay's Law. It was so educational to see how everything is done there and to meet so many senators and get to know them. I'm so glad I spent so much time with these awesome Autism supporters ~ there are some amazing mommies out there!

Valentines

Valentines Day... Let's play catch up!

Here is my proof that I had my kids all dressed up and we had a ton of fun parties! I just forgot my camera!!!! And what good is a blog post without pictures???

Here is Briana's Valentine she made for her daddy.

On Friday (the 13th) Briana had a Fancy Nancy party that I went all dressed up to help with and then we headed to Kaleb's Class party ~ which Chris got to come to since he was the early shift that day! We had a blast at both school parties and then went out to eat at Applebees (Bre got a gift certificate for a free kids meal from school and REALLY wanted us to go :). Then that night Bre & Kaleb's cousins came and slept over. Chance, Haily, & Kimmi. They had a blast playing the Wii all night long and making beds with the couches and tables all pushed together. Then the next morning I made them cinnamon rolls and pink milk ~ with hearts all over the table. It was so much fun! I wish I took pictures!

Today's Senate Hearing

Today went Awesome!

Thank you to all of you who came - it meant the world to us! It was so amazing to hear stories from everyone. The energy in the room was incredible when they voted and we got a 5 Yes to 1 No VOTE!

It PASSED This step! Now we go to a vote on the Senate Floor.

Clays Law

Crazy nights

We have been so busy lately at night! Chris goes and works out while I give the kids a bath and then I get them all ready for bed and meet him at the gym to switch places.

One night I was worried about Bree's hair being so wet when it was so cold outside. So I wrapped it in a small towel and then put a hat on her! Funny girl!
Here are the kids in their cosy Christmas pj's...

As I was leaving I thought our little house looked so cute - so I took a picture! But since my camera sucks - you can't really see it very well. But you get the idea :)

Clay's Law Hearing

For anyone who wants to come - it is THURSDAY at 8am at the CAPITAL........... we need hundreds of people - call me if you can come and we can ride up together!

Clay's Law UPDATE

Tonight we went to the capital to push Clay's Law even more.... here is an email from Clay's mom Leeann....

YOU GUYS WERE AWESOME TONIGHT! We were floored by the support and tenacity of our grass roots effort. A huge kudos to you all for making this a successful event. I've attached a list of legislators - some of which committed their support tonight because of our efforts. What a huge difference you're making...
Fantastic.
Leeann
PS: Next step? Committee Hearing most likely next week. Start now gathering friends and family, neighbors - even people off the street - to show a huge presence. We want standing room only with people flooding into the halls packed in so close you can tell what kind of deodorant the person standing next to you is wearing. This will determine whether the bill makes it to the floor for a senate vote. As soon as Sen. Stephenson contacts me with the hearing date, I'm sending out a red alert!!!

Did you catch my BOLD ---- PS ----- This is where all of you come into play --- will you join me??? PLEASE.... I will beg, plead, anything.... We would love anyone and EVERYONE to come! Let me know if you would like to come by commenting and I will keep you informed!

Go Clay's Law!!!!!!! To find out more info click on my link on the side.

Kangaroo Zoo

Kaleb was invited to his FIRST birthday party!!! His little friend Jaxon who is in his preschool class invited him to his birthday party at Kangaroo Zoo. The kids had a BLAST!
Jaxon & Logan (Kaleb's Friends)

Logan and his mommy Sausha

Kaleb & his friend VJ playing.

Friends - VJ, Lincoln with sister and mom Sarah, & Logan
and last but not least Kaleb's little friend Samuel
Bree loved tagging along - Jaxon has two sisters and Samuel has a sister her age. She loved it!

Grandpa Torlief S. Knaphus Art Show

Saturday we went to an art show that showcased my great grandpa's work - they did a mock handcart statue that is being sent to Norway - where my grandpa was from to honor him.