Owen's 5

I can remember September 8, 2003 like it was yesterday. On that day I was blessed to be able to join the best club out there the club I had prayed to be apart of since I was a child, "The Moms Club"., because of Owen I was officially a Mom. I had dreamed of that day my whole life. I still remember the day I found out I was pregnant. We had only been married 1 month, I was standing in the kitchen waiting for Stewart to come home trying to figure out how I was going to tell my new husband of 1 month that I was 1 month pregnant. Yeah we clearly didn't waste anytime. When I told Stewart he beamed with excitement. The next 9 months was pure torture I was newly married, trying to figure out how to be a wife (which I am still working on)working at a salon, sicker then a dog pregnant, But I was so excited. I remember the waiting and wondering when he was going to come,what he was going to look like, the fear of not knowing how to raise him in this crazy world. Wondering if I was even adequate to care for such a special little being. Well he gave me some extra time to think about it, maybe he was wondering all the same things, almost 2 weeks late I was finally induced. While driving to the hospital my Mom said to Me "Are you sure you want to do this?" Thanks Mom, like I really had a choice at that point and yes the anticipation, excitement and fear was killing me I wanted to finally meet this sweet little boy. Owen was born 10 months to the day of our Wedding day. When the doctor handed him to me I was a little confused has to why I didn't get a "users manual" I mean seriously you get one when you buy a car, a TV, a washing machine why not get one for the most important purchase you will ever make, Your 1st child or your guinea pig I should say. Owen was an angel from the 1st day he was born. I remember thinking "Is it even possible to love something so small so much?" But I did. I couldn't believe this little guy was mine, to keep forever, no return policey available. He slept so good at times probably to good. He let his momma get plenty of rest. He was never a curious child you know like my 2nd child. He never made messes, he never got into things he was just all around a easy kid. He tricked me into think all babies were easy (and I am glad he did and so is Ethan). For the past 5 years Owen has been my little sidekick he is truly been such a blessing in our lives. He has brought such a sweet spirit into our home. He is a good kid and he makes his Mom and Dad proud. He lights up the room with his sweet smile. Owen has such a tender heart he cares about everyone. Sometime Owen amazes us with his comprehension and knowledge of things, I truly believe this is the year he is going to out smart his Mom. He loves school and never gets bored with reading and learning. He loves Dinosaurs and his stuffed animals he sleeps with probably 20 a night. No joke we have told him if he gets much more we are going to have to get him a bigger bed. He is a good brother, he puts up with all of Ethan's crazy stunts. He is so patient with him. Here are a few pictures of Owen throughout the last 5 years:
Meeting my sweet baby for the 1 st time

What a proud Dad (does he even look old enough to have a child?)

Blessing Day

2004

This is Owen with Mickey Mouse on the Disney Cruise 2005

Owen holding Baby Ethan 2006 Polar Express 2006 2006 Owen's 4th Birthday 2007

Owen's 5 2008

I cant imagine my life with out Owen. I pray everyday and night that I will have Many Many more memories of him in my life. I love him so much and I hope he knows how loved he is by so many friends and family. Owen thank you for loving me the way you do, I hope you have a Happy Birthday Son, I love you to the Moon and back!! Love, Mom

Busy Day!!

Today we had Owen's Birthday Party. He had such a good time. We borrowed my sister's water slide, invited some friends from church, ordered pizza and had cake. The kids had a blast. Everyone got along so good, no fighting, no crying just lots of laughs.

Skylar, Davis, Owen, Rhett

Owen wanted a Dinosaur Cake so I made one for him (no Dad its not a frog RUDE)The boys eating their pizza

Owen, Skylar, Austin, Kollin, Preston (was missing for the pic), Rhett, Davis, and Ethan
Just before the Dino lost his leg and his mouth
Kollin, Lexie, Skylar, Austin, Preston, Rhett, Davis & Owen

Lexie, Preston, Kollin, Owen, Rhett
Owen had so much fun playing and acting crazy with his buddies. I am here to tell you everyone of them is pure BOY, they were bouncing, rolling, jumping, flying (every way but the normal way) down that slide. Stewart and I were laughing so hard at all the funny ways they came up with. Thanks to all of his friends for coming.

After Owens party here at the house we went to my Mom and Dads to celebrate the September Birthdays, Ashlee 4yrs, Owen 5 yrs, Ethan 2 yrs and Lynsey the big 21!!
Gosh you would have thought it was Christmas!!
I have you say Stacy you took the cake on this one. Owen is OBSESSED with this Dinosaur. He is currently sleeping on Owen's dresser for the night.Do you think Ethan enjoyed his Green cupcake?Alyssa and Ethan arent they cuteOwen and Ethan got new Bean Bags from the Pottery Barn, they are so dang cute. Here's Ethan on his. Owens is the same one only Green.Happy Birthday Ashlee, your cute little smile just lights up the room. I hope you had a good Birthday party too. I love you LOTS!! Ethan on Ashlee's Princess bike doesn't he look cuteLynsey on the other had I was going to write all this nice stuff about her but she so conveniently had to erase all the pictures I had taken of her and Jim on my camera so I guess this one will just had to do: Isn't that sweet. So I am guessing she wont pull that stunt again. No, that is not Jim but yes that is Lynsey kissing our now dead dog Rusty. Happy birthday Sista I love you!!

As you can see it was a crazy but very fun day. We all had a great time. Thanks Mom, Dad, Aunts, Uncles and Cousins, you all over did it. My kids love there new gifts we appreciate all you do for our family.
Happy Birthday Ashlee, Owen, Ethan and Lynsey we love you

Happy Birthday Bekki

Today is Bekkis Big Day. There are so many thing I love about this girl but I will narrow it down to a few:

* She is Loyal

* She is honest, she will tell it how it is wither you like it or not

* She is a great Friday night date

* She is my Phone friend

* She is a great Mom

* She is funny, whenever we are together we are always laughing

*She is my SONIC run

* She is the funnest person to go to the movies with, her laugh is louder then mine so she is the one that gets the dirty looks not me.

* She is anything BUT boring, she has a wild streak in her which never allows a dull or boring moment to occur.

* Her day doesn't start until she has had her Diet Coke

* She is a great AVON sells rep

* She is the only person I know that can stand back and watch her house on fire and not shed a single tear or even act upset. "It is what it is"

*Bekki is one of those people you can laugh with, cry with, depend on, and know that she is always there no matter day or night.

I am so glad I know Bekki as well as I do . She has been a great friend to me. On her birthday I hope she knows how great she is. Thanks for all you have done for me. Your awesome.

Happy Birthday!!! I love ya

The Webb's are on FIRE!!!!

Yes, The Webb's home got struck by lightening!!

Last night I went over to Bekki's to give her a gift that obviously couldn't wait until Monday and boy howdy am I glad I did. We were sitting out in my car talking trying to find the right time for her to get out and run when all off a sudden there was a loud noise (apparently the same loud noise that made Debbie scream, Stewart jump, and many other people scared) a big bolt of light and roof tiles falling on my car. We looked out the window and there was sparks of fire falling from the roof it was then that we screamed "Holy @#!* the house it on FIRE" we took off running for the house and about got ran over by Russ coming outside to make sure the neighbors house wasn't on fire we quickly told him it was his and Bekki and Russ took off for the kids while I sat on hold with 911, what the heck NO lady I will not hold the house is on fire!! The poor kids were confused as ever but were so good. Russ came running down the stairs with Race in one arm and holding Sailor by her hand carrying her down the stairs. She had the cutest little look on her face "Like what is my CRAZY Dad doing ripping me out of bed and carrying me sideways by one hand down the stairs" she did however have her "Baby" tucked carefully under her other arm. I was carrying her through the rain over to Brig and Kathleen's and in her oh so cute Sailor voice she informed me that I needed to run a little faster because it was raining and her Baby was getting wet. It was so funny she wasn't even effected by all the commotion she just wanted her baby to be safe. Lucky for Bekki her Brother lives across the street so we took the kids there.

It totally didn't seem real. I mean I know it happens but not to someone I know and not right in front of me. I am so glad we were outside and saw it all happen. The fire was stopped quickly so it didn't spread through the house. However there was a leak in the fire hose so there is a lot of water damage throughout the house. I was helping Bekki clean up what we could so the kids could go to sleep and Riggs was asking why the firemen cut such big holes in the ceiling, poor kid just couldn't figure it out. The kids were so good and calm as well. I am so glad no one got hurt and it couldn't have happened to 2 better people. I was really impressed by how calm they were. Russ acted like he had experience with burning houses :) they both acted so quick and calm. Every time I see lightening or hear thunder I will think of this night. Never a dull moment at the Webb's!!

Here are some pictures that Brig took:Here are Bekki's New Friends her FIRE BOYS
I have been playing the "What ifs" over and over in my head and they are truly blessed this is all that happened. It could have been so much worse, no one got hurt, there house is still standing and they got to practice their "Family Fire Drill" in action. So many ward members and neighbors were there for support or just to be nosey whatever the reason there are a lot of people that love the Webb's and that was proven last night. I am glad you are all ok. I love ya!!

Happy Birthday Heidi

Today is one of my long time friend Heidi's Birthday. Heidi was one of my roommates up in Provo. We lived together for about 3 years (I think) when I think of memories from college she is always in them. Provo was the best time of my life. I made great friends there, some I still talk to and some I don't. Heidi is one of those friends who you could go months not talking too and then when you do its like you talk everyday. I have some pretty funny stories and memories of Heidi some of which I will share and some I am sure she would kill me it I did. Heidi now lives in California she is married to a great guy who I also knew from school, she has 1 daughter and a baby on the way. I haven't seen Heidi for about 8 years but speak to her periodically throughout the years. These pictures of her is how I remember herWe had the best group of friends we were always on the go and doing the funnest stuffThese were my roommates for the majority of the time I was in school

Aaren, Rachel, Britney, Tracy, Sharmin, Me, Heidi

Rachel, me, Megan, Heidi
Cade, me, Julie, Heidi, MeganThis Picture is me, Heidi, and Sharmin at Lake Powell. My parents had a boat and would meet us half way at lake Powell for the weekend. It was always a blastI know Heidi is probably dieing that I posted this picture but it totally cracks me up. This was conference weekend all of the roommates decided to bring our mattresses out in the family room and sleep out there and then watch conference together, well you get 6 girls together late at night and this is what happens dancing and singing in your bikinis.
Heidi and I became really great friends. She was always the person I knew that I could count on when I needed something. She was the one person who was always there for me. I do have one memory of her I have to share because it still makes me laugh to this day. Heidi would always get bad dreams so most night she would end up with me in my room in a twin bed (thank heavens she is so skinny.) This one morning she came running in my room at about 5:00 am freaking out yelling I sat up in my bed and reached for my glasses since cant I see anything with out them and when I looked at her she was covered in white stuff all over her face, through her yelling I finally figured out what had happened. This guy she had gone out with broke into our apartment went into her room and smashed a pie in her face while she was sleeping. I about died laughing. I mean a pie in the face now that is romantic :). This guy is actually really nice and is still one of her and her husbands best friends but it really was the funniest thing ever.
This is Heidi now. She has a beautiful family. Shes married to a great guy and has a darling little girl. I am so glad I was able to get to know her and stay in touch with her over the years.

Happy Birthday. I love ya!!

Dinosaur Museum

We took the kids to the Dinosaur Museum this weekend down in Mesa. The kids were in heaven. Ethan had plenty of room to run and be Crazy which he is really good at and Owen is fascinated with Dinosaurs so they enjoyed every second we were there. Owen has always had such an interest in them. Owen says that when he grows up he want s to be a Knight in Shining Armor so he had to get a pic next to his future
T Rex is his favorite Dinosaur
Here he is next to "Elvis" the alligator
When we first got there Stewart was for some reason tapping on the tusks of this dinosaur and got yelled at by a worker it was pretty funny but seriously honey you are at a museum full of really old things it probably a good idea not to touch them.
Owen comparing his foot size to a Dinosaur
This picture has nothing to do with the museum but this is an example of who is in control at the house. Poor Owen gets used and abused by his brother and he is too nice to stop him.
We had a great time as a family especially doing something that the kids really enjoyed. In fact Owen asked us if "On the 6th day of every week we could go to see the Dino's?" the 6th day being Saturday and no I am not going to spend every Saturday at the museum what a mean mom I am.