the patanes

Valentines

2009-02-16T09:25:00.000-08:00

Two little lovers...

Rob took me to my favorite restaurant Texas Roadhouse Yummy,yummy! Afterwards, we came home and watched a chick flick then he gave me a great pedicure. He EVEN painted my toe nails. Thanks babe for a wonderful Valentines Day!

XOXO!!!!!

I made all my favorite people breakfast

And Chocolate covered Strawberries

I LOVE these DORKS!!!

My mom was so sweet and watched my kids while we went out.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY UNCLE NATE!

2009-02-16T09:02:00.000-08:00

Nate had us over for his Birthday, it was a lot of fun! He made soup that was really yummy. My kids adore Nate. They think he is so awesome, so they wanted to get him something really special for his Birthday. I took them to All A Dollar and let them pick something out for him. Presley gave Nate a pink air freshener and some pink raisers. Porter got him a hammer and a mushroom air freshener. I think they might think Nate stinks.

2009-01-24T17:53:00.000-08:00

My two BFF's, Jill and Angie are having Babies. The cool part is, they are like a week apart. Jill is having a boy and Ang is having a girl. I think I may be just as excited as they are. I have been waiting five long years for them to get prego. These are some pictures of their baby shower that we gave them.

Bangs?

2009-01-20T19:42:00.000-08:00

So...I cut BANGS a week ago and I loved them for like 3 days

and now I can't stand them. It's going to be so hard to grow them out.

Should I stick it out OR grow them out???

ChRiStMaS

2009-01-19T17:16:00.000-08:00

Christmas Morning at Our House. For the past two years, we have everyone come over in the morning and my mom makes her famous green chili casserole for breakfast. Then we open presents, it's been a fun new tradition and it's been great for the kids so they don't have to leave their toys.

Me, my Dad and Nate

Two of my brothers, J.J and Brody

Grammy Becky and Presley

My dad and Phyllis

Birthday Princess

2009-01-02T09:51:00.000-08:00

Presley turned 3

My Little Love Bug! I couldn't imagine a day without Presley running over to me to give me a big hug and kiss. She seriously is just a big ball of love. And she can work it to her advantage. She tilts that cute little head and batts those cute little eyes and says "pleeease" and anything can happen. She is also very funny and fearless. Rob was putting up the Christmas lights on the roof when he felt a tug on his shirt and a cute little voice say "daie ca I hewp." He about died. Presley, you bring so much to our family. We love you!

Explain This:

My little Payton is still not walking, but, she can climb a ladder and get on the top bunk.

SPAS!!!??

2009-01-01T23:09:00.000-08:00

Ok, I just wanted to say that I feel so blessed and It makes me nervous. I feel like I have the most perfect life. I know, no one wants to hear the whole - fake my life is perfect, nothing bad ever happens to me. But I really do feel like I am blessed, at this time of my life. Not saying that bad things never happen to me because, they do all the time, but all the big important stuff I can't complain about. I have a GREAT husband who is my best friend and we have a wonderful marriage. I have three HEALTHY kids that I miss their guts if I'm away from them for even an hour. I have a WONDERFUL extended family, a NICE house, Rob and I have GOOD jobs. It seriously makes me nervous. I'm just waiting for something bad to happen. Does anyone else feel like this or am I just a spas?

Payton LoVeS her noodles!

2008-12-19T22:32:00.000-08:00

It's almost Christmas and we are so... ready!

2008-12-19T21:32:00.000-08:00

Our Visit with Santa!

Presley told Santa she wanted a Horse,Puppy and a Barbie. Great... a Horse! A.. Puppy! I can do a Barbie but she might be a little heart broken about the Horse and Puppy. I hope a rocking Horse will do. Porter on the other hand is easy going he told Santa he would write him a note.

Porters Note

I took the kids to a light Parade. It was a lot of fun!

This is part of my cute Christmas Village. My mom gives me a piece to add to it every year.

My sister in- law Chelsea and I went shopping at 4:00 in the morning on Black Friday to get this tree, it was on sale for $25.00. Black Friday is quite the experience!

2008-12-08T13:33:00.000-08:00

Yeah, I finally got back my pictures! Captures photography did them. I think they turned out pretty good. especially, considering how bad mine and Porters allergies were.

Are You Tempted

2008-11-24T11:38:00.000-08:00

Our friends, The Carn's, had a Twilight Cocktail Party. It was so much fun!!! Desarie went all out with the decorations and food. It really set the twilight mood. After the dinner party, we went to see the movie. Unlike most of the girls around here, I wasn't too big on the books. But Rob and I really enjoyed the movie. I can't wait until the next one comes out!

Do we look like Vampires?

Me and my own Edward

A NEW TRADITION

2008-11-10T16:37:00.001-08:00

Im so excited I found this book called the Elf on the Shelf. In the book it explains that Santa knows who is naughty and/or nice because he sends a scout elf to every home. During the holiday season, the elf watches children by day and reports to Santa each night. When children awake, the elf has returned from the North Pole and can be found hiding in a different location. The book is seriously so cute! Im going to wrap it and put it on the door step around Thanksgiving. It will be like an early gift from Santa. I can't wait, it's going to be such a fun family tradition year after year!

2008-11-08T08:48:00.000-08:00

YEAH IT'S FALL!!!

Cute fall pictures of P.K

Oh, if we all could eat like this!

Halloween fun

2008-11-01T08:57:00.000-07:00

Two stinken cute pirates

Aunt Marla's Halloween Party

Me and my Kiddos

All the little Trick or Treaters

Little Cooper and his Hot Mama Audrey

Scary Kari

Presley bobbing for apples

Porter, Presley and my little brother Brody

FRIGHTMARES

Nate

Me and my Suga

Nate and Mckinze

Another fun Murder Mystery dinner with some friends

Phil Holland, Mike Gibson, Ryan Cook, Rob

and Ryan Butler

Cambria Gibson, Whitney Holland, Raschelle Cook, Jill Butler, Natalie

Annoville Manor

2008-10-12T16:28:00.000-07:00

Every year, I've wanted to host a murder mystery party. So this year, I finally did it! I had the whole Patane gang come over. Each person was assigned a character and they had to stay in character the whole evening. Each character is invited anonymously to the newly renovated Annoville Manor Hotel where Miss Rita Bookaday (chelsea) and Ms. Alberta Newton (myself) where chosen by the anonymous host to serve the others dinner. Which was some yummy spooky eats (to be bloged later), during the party one of the guest is murdered and the others have to find out who did it, where it was done, with what, and the motive. It's a "live" Clue Game. I can't give you too many details, because I'm having another party this Saturday. But if you have ever thought about having a murder mystery party you should. It was a lot of work but loads of fun!

Meet The Guest

Sam Chopalot

Ryan

Mayor Paul Tisshon

Rob

Dr. Dijon

Jeff

Ms. Kara Tinn

Brittney

Principal Amythest

Debbie

Tele N. Ewe & Prof. Alberta Newton

Kari, Nat

Rita Bookaday

Chelsea

Sugga Ann Fower & Cheif C.R Badges

Becky, Paul

Landon Wilton

Audrey

Alby Stitchen

Tom

2008-10-08T22:00:00.000-07:00

HaPpY BiRtHdAy!

I can't believe my little Payton is one year old. I took her to her yearly check up and It turns out she is 1% in height and 2% in her weight. What a RUNT!! It's a good thing she's a girl! 1%, 1%!!!! that means in a line of 100 kids she's the last kid. 99 kids are taller then her. I don't know why I'm so shocked, I know I'm not the tallest in the bunch, but I just thought Rob would even it out a little. Anyways, I love this girl! She brings so much joy to our family, She is always smiling and laughing. And boy, can she dig into some cake. I had so much fun taking these pictures!

My Mountain Climber

2008-09-24T21:30:00.000-07:00

Recently Rob has really gotten into Hiking. A couple of weeks ago he went on a 3 day hike up in the Uintas and climbed Agassiz Mount, and then last week he climbed to the top of Mnt. Timpanogos, it was a 17 mile hike. He started at 5:00am and got home around 5:00pm. Thats a lot of hiking in one day.

Rob at the top of Timpanogos

Agassiz Mount

Fun summer events that I never got around to blogging

2008-09-20T21:33:00.000-07:00

Porter started Preschool

First Day

Porter and Mrs.Georgia

The only way to travel with 3 kids

Flying on the other hand not so easy

Davis County Fair

This goat cracked me up!

Our princess with a Princess at Disney Land

Family portrait at Lagoon

Rob, Nate

Payton, Natalie, Porter and Presley

Happy Birthday Porter

5 things you might not know about Porter

1. He loves Ben 10

2.He won't go to bed until he gets a kiss goodnight
3. He loves hanging with dad
4. He's a good big brother
5. he loves earning money

2008-09-01T07:59:00.000-07:00

This is a picture of my poor Porter two saturdays ago after attempting family pictures at Antelope Island. Rob and I took him to an Allergy specialist today. Turns out he is allergic to Tumble Weed, and basically anything that pollinates. So I guess Antelope Island wasn't the best choice for family pictures. He's Ok now. But Im kinda nervous about our pictures, I'll find out Wednesday if any turned out.

2008-07-28T21:17:00.000-07:00

Rob the kids and I went camping with Jill and Ryan at Lava Hot springs. We went to the Olympic pool on Saturday and on Sunday we went down the river that goes through the town. We all had so much fun except for maybe Ryan who got a little beat up by the lava rocks.

So much to blog and so little time

2008-07-16T21:35:00.000-07:00

Every year you can count on the Patane family to do two things for sure. That's go to the Kaysville Water Parade and to Bear Lake. I love our family tradition's, we all have so much fun together. Thanks guys for a fun fourth and for a great weekend in Bear Lake.

The Fourth of July

Payton

The Water Warriors

Presley ready to shoot Me kicking Audreys trash

Port, Payton & Pres

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Bear Lake

Cooper and Payton

Carter, Porter & Mason

Chelsea, Bentlee & Port

Chels & Me

Sista-friends

Audrey,Chelsea,Brittney, Ashley & Nat

Me and my suga

Landscaping 101

2008-06-16T21:24:00.000-07:00

How to do Landscaping 101

Have your mom do the design.

Have a big strong husband to do the work.

Work really hard to look like your working really hard.

Have two darling kids that love to get in the mud and track it into the house.

Have a great family to help lay sod.

Have an uncle to help out with cement.

Have a nice BBQer to grill up the steaks and enjoy the wonderful yard.

Super Duper Pooper

2008-06-16T21:00:00.000-07:00

Presley is officially potty trained. Im so proud of her. I really had prepared myself for a long drawn out potty training experience. But it went a lot smoother then I expected. I started on Friday and by Monday she was completely potty trained. I love this girl, she is always full of surprises.

Late Post

2008-05-29T21:54:00.000-07:00

Jill got married at Snow Basin last week, it was so beautiful. She looked just like a princess! It was so cute, she had 12 little flower girls that left her a trail of rose petals to follow. Her reception was going to be in a beautiful yard, but it rained all week including the day of her wedding, so she had to move it to a church. She wasn't too excited about that, but it turned out really nice anyways. She and Ryan looked so happy and so much in love. I wish them the best for their future. I love you guys!

2008-05-27T20:30:00.000-07:00

Rob got me a nice new camera for my birthday and I LOVE IT! I have always loved to take pictures, I secretly wish I was a photographer. But I'm not, so I'll just settle for taking pictures of my cute, cute kids. These are some that I think are pretty cute.

Slugger

2008-05-27T20:06:00.000-07:00

Porter is on a Baseball team called the Florida Marlins. He has games twice a week and he is loving it. It's so fun to go and watch. The kids are so entertaining. Last week, Porter was last to hit, so they had him run all the bases. By the time he past 3rd base, he was plum tuckerd out - huffing and puffing - he made his way to home base, he stoped about a half foot away from the plate. As he caught his breath, he looked over to where we were sitting and yelled "mom can I have some of your chips". He never did touch home plate but he did make everyone laugh. My Grandpa Twist has always called Porter, Slugger. Porter is truly living up to his name.

Severe butt kicking

2008-05-07T20:02:00.000-07:00

Rob took me mountain biking on the Bonneville shore line trail and can I say that it literaly kicked my butt big time!! it's been 3 days and my butt is still swore. Rob was an old pro he just zipped up those steep hills like it was nothing. Regardless of the severe butt kicking it was a lot of fun.

Check out the view.

Just the girls

2008-05-06T21:12:00.000-07:00

To celebrate Jill getting married, the two of us, along with Payton , flew to Colorado Springs to spend time with Angie. It was so great to see her again and be able to spend time together like the good old days. Angie showed us a great time. We went shopping, had a pedicure and pigged out. She also, took us to the " Garden of the Gods" which is like Arches but smaller.
It was a great time ! Love you girls!

P.S. We didn't plan the gray shirts.

TAG~Trip Down Memory Lane

2008-04-19T22:02:00.000-07:00

20 years ago I was 7. I had just learned how to do a back-hand spring. And all I wanted to do in life was be a cheerleader at Woods Cross High School, I guess because my dad coached football there at the time.

10 years ago I was 17. I had a purple car and several speeding tickets and I sluffed a lot of school. I think my main priority was boys and having fun! That is a time in my life, I wish I could go back and be a little smarter with my decision making.

5 years ago I was 22 and was working as the Human Resource Director for Vacation Connection. I was a crazy-in-love newlywed, who was in complete shock when I found out after being married for two and a half months that I was pregnant with Porter. This came as a shock because I had had severe Endometriosis and had been told by 3 different doctors that I would never get pregnant. (proved them wrong 3 times.)

3 years ago I was 24, Rob and I were building our first home in North Salt Lake. I was juggling Real Estate and working for Rob's mom Becky. I taught preschool and watched 16 kids. I loved working for Rob's mom because I could earn money and have Porter with me all at the same time. On the other hand, Real Estate was booming and I was making some good unreliable money. I got pregnant with Presley and decided that the best place for me was to work with Becky and just do a little Real Estate here and there.

1 year ago I was 26 and ooops! I was pregnant again, living in my grandpa's basement while Rob and I anxiously built our second home in North Salt Lake.

So far this year, I have been loving life! I feel so blessed to have a loving hard working husband and 3 healthy children. I never thought I would love being a mom as much as I do. My kids are everything to me they make me who I am today. We moved into our new home. I love it!! I never imagined I would have a new home at my age. I am so happy and feel like someone is watching out for me.

Today... I woke up to my personal alarm clock, Payton. I got 3 kids and myself ready for the day. Turned on cartoons made breakfast, cleaned the house did some of the never ending laundry, went grocery shopping, changed several diapers, changed my shirt twice, much thanks to Payton. My evening consisted of cutting hair, making dinner ,cleaning the house for the second time, got the kids in the bath and into bed, and then for a much needed down time watched a show with my suga.

This year, I plan to put Porter in Pre-Kindergarten and swimming lessons, potty train Presley, savor every moment of Payton being a baby, continue to have Date Night with Rob, lose some weight, finish decorating my house, and just strive to be a better friend, wife, and mom.

I tag Heather, Chelsea, Whitney, and anyone else who is up to the challenge.

The Living Planet Aquarium

2008-04-19T21:47:00.000-07:00

The kids and I went to see Rob at work. Then we went to lunch with him at Goodwoods, YUM,YUM!!! Afterwards, I took the kids to The Living Planet Aquarium. The kids had so much fun! It was so neat to see all the differant fish.

A couple of Jelly Fish

Moab

2008-04-19T20:42:00.001-07:00

My brother Nate, Rob, the kids and I all went Camping in Moab last weekend. It was so much fun! We got to try out our new trailer. Which we lOVE!! Rob and Nate went mountain biking on the Slick Rock trail. They had a lot of fun but got passed up by some girls. The trail kicked their trash to say the least.

lovin the camp fire!!

Rob on Slick Rock.

Isn't it BEAUTIFUL!!!

Porter and Presley did some of their own kind of 4-wheeling.

They have the cutest park with all different kinds of musical instruments.

The kids had a blast!!

2008-03-25T20:39:00.000-07:00

Rob turns 28 on Wed. 26th. Here are 28 things you may not know about him.

He has more shoes then most women. (size 13 to be exact)

He won't let anyone touch his laundry. Which is not so bad!

He's a great artist.

He has issues with buying things and then turning around and selling them.

He spoils our kids, BIG time!

He has a dream of being in the secret service.

He makes dentures and teeth for a living.

He has better taste in clothes then me.

He is very good at building things. He built our armor in our bedroom and it is gorgeous!

When he has a plate of food he has to eat all of one thing before going to the next.

He wins every time he plays monopoly.

He lets his alarm clock buzz for an hour before he even gets up.

He loves everything about summer and hates everything about winter.

He loves to tease, tease his kids, tease me, he teases everyone. It drives my crazy!

He gets really excited about tackling a task and then if it doesn't get done within 24 hours he loses all interest.

He doesn't settle. He is always striving to be better.

He is a super cleaner.

His favorite holiday is the Fourth of July.

He loves scary movies!

He drives like an old man.

He has a great laugh!

He'll get in the shower 10 min before we have to be somewhere.

He'll have nothing to do with throw up. Just the sight makes him dry heave.

He sets goals and accomplishes them.

He is a great husband.

He tells me and the kids he loves us every day.

He is always interested in others and wants to know what they think about things.

He is always looking for a new adventure.

EASTER

2008-03-24T17:05:00.000-07:00

EASTER AT GRANDMA AND GRANDPA ISOM'S

For Easter we went over to my Dad and Phyllis's. Phyllis had a cute Easter basket for each of the kids. And then they had an Easter egg hunt. The only problem was my brother Nate was in charge of hiding the eggs and I think he ate the candy out of every other one. It was pretty funny to see the kids faces when they would open an egg and all that was in it was an empty wrapper. Don't feel sorry for them they got plenty of candy!

Porter opening an empty egg.

The kids had a glow in the dark Easter hunt at Grammy Chocolates. And boy did Grammy Chocolate live up to her name. The kids got chocolate, chocolate and some more chocolate!! I think they got more candy then they did for Halloween.

Payton and my cute nephew Cooper.

This is Presley before she decided to change her own diaper.

This is Presley's cute outfit after.

The kids are officially in a sugar coma.

Weekend for toys

2008-03-18T20:19:00.000-07:00

This weekend we got two new toys, a 2008 Jeep Wrangler and a trailer. The jeep is awesome! It's hot pink with a purple roll bar and its very own built in radio. Perfect for cruising around! The only problem is it wont pull are new trailer.

Rob and I love to take the kids camping! We can't wait for it to warm up a little so we can start taking this baby out.

Best buddies

2008-03-08T21:25:00.000-08:00

Rob and Porter are the best of buds they go everywhere together. Friday night Rob took Porter to the Grizzles Hockey Game, and then to McDonald's so Porter could get a Happy Meal. He came home so excited he couldn't quit talking, the funny thing is it wasn't the game that he was so excited to tell me about, it was the toy in the Happy Meal.

Thanks Rob for always being such a great dad!

Here is Porter anxiously waiting!

2008-02-22T12:25:00.000-08:00

You Know You're a Mom When...

You sing "Dora Dora Dora the Explorer" in the shower.
Your idea of a good day is making it through without a child leaking bodily fluids on you.
You clap when someone goes potty.
Your morning alarm clock says wah, wah instead of beep, beep.
You shout out "Fire Truck" whenever you see one. Even when your kids aren't with you.
Your baby spits up, it misses your t- shirt and trickles down your chest and you are actually happy- because now it saves you from having to run around and find something else remotely clean to wear.
When your child pukes and you catch it with your hand.
When you go to use the bathroom you count the seconds before one of your children or husband come knocking at the door.
When your out with friends and all you can think of to talk about is your kids.
You cant wait to hug your kids when you hear something troubling on the news.

I know all you moms have some to add to this list. So let's hear them!

(add in comments)

little dancing feet

2008-02-16T19:22:00.000-08:00

Here are some snap shots I took of my two favorite ballerinas.

My Goofy Kids

2008-02-15T20:50:00.001-08:00

Nate's Birthday

2008-02-10T10:31:00.000-08:00

For Nate's birthday we went bowling. Rob and I haven't bowled since high school. So you can imagine how we played. But that didn't matter we had a blast!

Pink-Punky- Presley

2008-02-08T15:13:00.000-08:00

This is what happens when you leave your kids with Aunt Kari!

Shake Your Grove Thing

2008-02-04T19:38:00.000-08:00

A night out with no kids-!!

On Saturday night Kari came over to watch our kids, while Rob and I went to Green Street with some of his freind's from work. We went dancing,

and boy can Rob shake his grove thing!

Growing Up

2008-02-04T17:54:00.000-08:00

Presley is officially a big girl. Well, not officially, we still have to tackle potty training, but we got Presley a big girl bed so that Payton could use the crib. So far it's worked out great. Presley loves her new bunk bed and even Porter thinks the top bunk is cool. He thinks he should have a baby brother now so that he can have a bunk bed. He keeps asking if I have a baby boy in my tummy yet. I hate to disappoint him but he's going to be waiting on those bunk beds for quite awhile.

Today I start my Blog

2008-01-28T20:53:00.001-08:00

Well, finally after blood, sweat and tears and an hour on the phone with my sister in law Chelsea, I have finally started my Blog.

Family pictures:

PORTER

Porter eats, sleeps and breaths all Super Heros.

He has lived in this Batman costume since he was two years old.

PRESLEY

Presley is officially in her TERRIABLE TWO'S.

This is a picture of Presley bathing in the sink after she decided to cover her whole body with mud from the back yard.

PAYTON

Payton is our newest addition to the family.

She was born Sep 22, 2007.

She is such a happy baby, she recently was in the hospital with Rotavirus. She went through so much and was so sick, but still always had a smile on her face.