No, its "Hawkes"...like a bird

"What fer'?...It's only three little ones!"

2010-06-30T06:29:00.000-07:00

Ok, Sherstine this one is for you!! Please call off the brute squad!!

Here are some photos that we took at Cherokee Park on Memorial Day 2010. Special Thanks to Amber Barfield! She has a great eye and did an awesome job taking photos of the boys.

More Photos of Liam,,,

2010-03-29T09:41:00.000-07:00

Liam Marshall Hawkes has arrived...

2010-03-20T05:55:00.000-07:00

My Three Sons!! Liam Marshall Hawkes arrived here on Tuesday March 16th at 3:30pm. He is a chubby little guy with great big, kissable cheeks! He weighed 9 lbs. 9oz and was 20.5 inches long. We are so happy to have him here.

My Mother...

2010-01-25T05:51:00.000-08:00

Karen E. Smithson Lambert

Me and My Mom at my Wedding

Mom and Dad 1977

For those of you who don't know... My sweet mother, Karen Lambert passed away on Dec. 19Th 2009. It has been hard. I will miss her so very much. She was a great person, and a wonderful mom. I have so many happy and fun memories of her as a mother and a friend. Even though I live far away, she and I were very close. We talked almost every day. That has been the hardest thing for me to accept, that she is no longer a phone call away.

She had some health problems, that became too much for her and she was released from her body. She died of a Pulmonary Embolism to her lungs that stopped her breathing and her heart. I know that she is in a better place, and out of pain.

I love you, mom.

Someday I will Catch up...

2010-01-25T05:48:00.000-08:00

I have so much blogging to catch up on. The least of which is that we are expecting our 3rd little baby boy on March 21st. I will do more later...maybe. :)

Jackies Graduation May 2009

2009-10-15T10:40:00.000-07:00

Go Utah State Grads!! Jackie got her degree in teaching: Secondary Education--History and English. Way to go girl!

We had graduation dinner at the Bluebird Cafe. Where they had some seriously good grub, and fine chocolates for desert!

We met at Dana's appt afterwards for some questionably looking "mud mash" desert thing.

Trip to Idaho May 2009

2009-10-15T04:57:00.001-07:00

We started out our Spring Vacation with a trip to Mesa Falls on the four wheelers with Marshall's Dad, Jeff. It was lots of fun. Cohen couldn't get enough of the four wheelers and the goggles.

Cody's horse had just had a baby shortly before we arrived. Cohen and Eli got to ride the Mommy horse around the yard.

Cohen and his cousins discovered a new fun game at the haystack. Actually as you can see from the photos...they had some older boy encouragement!!

Lynda gave all the boy cousins shirts that said, "What happens at Grandmas, stays at Grandmas!" They were so cute for their photo shoot.

Saying Goodbye to our Friends...

2009-10-15T04:45:00.001-07:00

We all knew this day was going to come. The day when all of our dental student friends leave KY to move on to bigger and better things. We miss you all and hope thing are going well for you guys! Keep in touch.

Brooke and Sherstine

Summer and Me

Cohen and Livia having a late night sleepover for the last time...:(

Heidi and Sherstine

Me and Sherstine

Just FYI! Sherstine was not only my BFF, but a great hairstylist. I still haven't done a thing with my hair since she left...and YIKES!! is right.

Photos from Easter...

2009-08-05T14:35:00.001-07:00

Tiny Bows for Tiny Toes

2009-04-19T19:15:00.000-07:00

I started my own little baby girl boutique. I know, I know, it is such a "Mo-Mom" thing to do...but I am a "Mo-Mom!!" I started making bows after a had loads of leftover ribbon from an Enrichment Activity. Since then, I have gone a little overboard!

www.tinybows4tinytoes.blogspot.com

Thanks for looking! :)

A Photo Update--Holidays, Birthdays, Everyday, etc.

2009-02-24T06:51:00.000-08:00

"Cameron Fry, this one's for you...."

2008-11-21T06:15:00.001-08:00

(photo of Lambert Girls + Kiah minus Michelle) :)

Lambert Family Quoting: A way of communicating a thought or an idea by reciting a line from a movie, song, SNL skit, or a direct quote from another sibling.

When I get together with my family, "Quoting" happens A LOT!! Marshall says he cannot stand to be around me when I get with my sisters because we all stand around the kitchen bar and become CRAZY quoting fools!! Marshall says it is like we are speaking an entirely different language. He has not seen--or rather memorized, nearly as many movies as my sisters and I have so he cannot follow the conversation. Don't hate my wonderful husband, just appreciate!!!

Here are some of our favorites--we at least my favorites!!

"I am going to run away to Australia on my broom with Allen Hadlock!" --Jackie at age 4

"Miss Dorothy, Po Hee" --Thoroughly Modern Millie

"I have got to get things solidified in my life"--Working Girl

"Ray, if somebody asks you if you are a god, you say, "YES!!"--Ghostbusters

"OK, but that 's just what the nerds want you to do"--Signs

"Hello...Roses. Rose is Me!!"--Big Business

"I earn privileges"--D. Dave Lambert

"RASPBERRIES!!"--Thoroughly Modern Millie

"Matt's gonna to lose dessert, Matt's gonna lose dessert..."--Michelle and Kristen

"You know, when you get to be my age, there are more important things than, BOYS!"--Meet me in ST. Louis

"What fer, there's only three little ones"--Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

"I have been ready since first call, ROLL!!!"--Pee Wee

"To make a triumphant video we need Eddy VanHalen...
But we can't get Eddy VanHalen unless we have a triumphant video...
Excellent!"--Bill and Ted

"As they say in Corsica,...Goodbye."

Mich :)

My two Buddies...

2008-11-21T06:12:00.000-08:00

I love this photo of my two handsome babies! We had a lazy day at home sitting on the couch and chillin in our PJs!

and now back at the Ranch...

2008-11-01T07:12:00.000-07:00

This year for Halloween Eli was a horse. He hated the hood, so we captured a few photos while his good mood and the hood lasted. Best horse EVER!!

To Enfinity and Beyond...

2008-11-01T07:07:00.000-07:00

This years Halloween costume was a hit. Thanks to Grandma Karen for her research and love!! He had so much fun and the ward Trunk or Treat and Trick or Treating this year. We even put the name ""Andy" on the bottom of his shoe so that everyone would know that he is the real "Buzz Lightyear!"

Cohen is 3 Years Old...

2008-10-13T06:43:00.000-07:00

Cohen was so happy to turn 3. We started the day out with his favorite breakfast--Pop Tarts!! Next, we went to "All About Kids" and let him run around the gym. After, he got to watch Disney's Cars instead of taking a nap. Then at the stores he got everything he wanted at the checkout counter at Rite Aid and Wal-mart (Things I always say "no" to).
We ate Pizza and Lightening McQueen cake and did presents at the house.
He got lots of toys featuring Toy Story, and Cars

Barn Photos...

2008-10-10T08:13:00.000-07:00

Me and the boys were on our way to Walmart--taking the back roads behind our house and we found this AWESOME old barn. I immediately stopped and took some photos of Cohen and baby "E" as well.

It turns out that Cohen is quite the poser!! ...and Eli just wants to eat the grass and cry!!

Idaho Wedding Reception...

2008-08-08T04:30:00.000-07:00

After the family reunion, We were off to plan and prepare for the Idaho Reception to honor Cody and Brittany getting married.

Avery, Lynda and I had sooooo much fun going crazy with orange decorations, and flowers for the reception. Here are some photos of the decorations:

Here is are photos of the Entrance to the BYU Idaho Gardens. We used orange paper lanterns and sheer green ribbon.

Here are the white Orchid centerpieces we used along with white and orange tablecloths. Also, on the table were photo blocks featuring the happy couple in various stages of their lives.

Here is the retaining wall decorated with sheer orange organza material and photos.

The Groom's Wedding Cake

The Gorgeous Bride: Brittany Hawkes!!! (Seriously how did Cody get her? She is HOT!!)

The Happy Couple...

Kissing at the Cake...

Meagan and McKenna Peck, the Bridesmaids

Me with the Cody Hawkes Family

Avery and Jasmine with Simon

The Guest Greeters. River was in charge of taking the gifts and Cody's friend was in charge of handing out drinks.

It was so much fun for me to plan and decorate the reception. I was so lucky to have Jeff and Lynda's money!! (Ha, ha, ha, Jeff!!) and Lynda's and Avery's creativity to help me along. It kept me busy and motivated while planning this event. Thanks to Marshall and my sweet babies for being patient with me while I obsessed over the details.

Summer Vacation--The Idaho Edition...

2008-07-24T06:59:00.000-07:00

We had such a great time in Idaho visiting with Marshall's Family. We all loved the Jeff and Lynda Hawkes Ranch. Cohen we thrilled with the farm animals and the freedom to run. Here are some photos of his first horse ride.

Cohen had so much fun on the new trampoline that Lynda bought for the kids. They put a sprinkler under the trap and get soaking wet. They started this routine first thing in the morning almost every day.

Cohen and I were able to go four wheeling near Green Canyon. Cohen had so much fun!!

Cohen and Eli chillin' on the bed

***Family Reunion***

Me and the boys were able to attend the Hawkes Family Reunion on Saturday June 28th. We had a delicious lunch at the pavilion and then swan at the Hot Springs afterward. Here are some photos of the family...

Avery, Faren and Simon Eddins...

Lynda and Daniel Hawkes...

Cody and Brittany Hawkes, Amanda Hawkes, Meagan Peck and Cohen...

Thanks to Aunt Tony who did a great job on Planning the fun afternoon.

Our Summer Vaction--The Friday the 13th Flight...

2008-07-24T06:35:00.000-07:00

Our summer vacation to Idaho started on Friday, June 13Th and it was a "Freaky Friday!" I'll Skip all the boring stuff and give the cliff notes of the flight.

First, I forgot my drivers license in the car after Sherstine dropped is off at 5 am! She did not have her phone on her, so we were working on a time crunch. We called and awoke her husband Wayne with strict instructions on Sherstine's speedy return to the airport. She is such a great friend, and broke several traffic laws--and arrived with my license only 2 minutes before the "checked bag deadline!!"

The second disaster started on the first leg of our flight. Both kiddos had wardrobe malfunctions. In our hast to make our 7am flight we forgot to change Cohen's diaper (Yes, he is still in diapers--my head is hanging in shame. I digress...) and his pants were soaked through. About the same time we made this discovery Eli had a rumble down under and had a "blow out"--err up--whatever! I forgot to plan for the worst and did not have any extra clothes. So we walked off the plane with two kids in only diapers. Can you say, "Ghetto Fabulous!!"

I ran frantically around the DFW airport trying to find a onesie and pants for Cohen. No such luck on pants for the Co-daddy, and he wore dried "pee pee pants!" Poor Cohen. Eli did not have pants either, but I did find a 12 month t-shirt for his top.

The third problem was our time crunch. After arriving in Utah, we needed to hurry to Idaho in time to make the endowment session and for Cody's fiance, Brittany. We did our best and arrived only 15 minutes before the session started. With little time to plan a babysitter only Marshall was able to attend. Oh well, at least he made it!

Time for the Results...

2008-07-24T06:06:00.000-07:00

Many thanks to all who have justified my argument that my two boys look alike. Many have also said that they do not look as much alike as I think. To those who disagree I say PHOOEY!! Their facial expressions in addition to their facial features make them twiners! The results are as follows...

1)Eli
2)Cohen
3)Cohen
4)Eli
5)Eli
6)Eli
7)Cohen
8)Cohen

I like to joke saying, "I suffered through 9 months of pregnancy--giving them my all--and they come out looking like a trophy to the Marsh!!" I love my Hawkes boys.

Who is Who?...Take a guess

2008-05-15T06:50:00.000-07:00

My two sons look very similar when they were the same age. I wanted to play a game and see if you can guess who is who.

#3

#4

#5
#6
#7
#8

These are photos of both Eli and Cohen at 3 1/2 months. I can tell the difference, so maybe this will be an easy game. I will post the results in my next post.

The Ford F150...

2008-04-28T11:10:00.000-07:00

So, Marshall and Cohen wanted to go to Wal-mart to just "look" at some power wheels. (Mostly Marshall!) I went along to make sure that they only "looked" and did not buy. Needless-to-say, we now own a mini Ford F150 power wheels ride toy. Here are some photos of the fun that has already been had.

Cohen is testing his new ride in the garage while he waits for the battery to charge.

Cohen insists on wearing his Woody hat EVERYWHERE!!

Taking it out in the backyard for the first time.

Marshall called his dad that night and told his dad that he bought a F-150 Truck with big tires, 0 miles, and brand new for under $250. He was grinning from ear to ear as his dad and brother tried to find the "trick" to Marshall's story!

Cohen and Livia on their first ride!

No need to ask, he's a "smooth operator!!"

Cohen is riding shotgun with his friend Ryan.

Blessing Eli...

2008-04-28T05:32:00.001-07:00

We blessed Baby Eli Chase Hawkes on Sunday March 30th, 2008. Thankfully there were not problems. He did not poop on his outfit, nor mine, nor Marshall's and was nice and quiet during the blessing. However, I cannot say the same for Cohen. He saw that his Dad was missing from our row and started yelling out, "Daddy! Daddy! Daddy!"

The blessing was great. Marshall did a good job and blessed Eli with all of the wonderful, usual blessing things: Health, strength, desire to serve, etc. In the circle we had the Louisville 6th ward bishop and counselors, Wayne Mortensen, and our Home Teacher Brother Gillenwater.

The Mortensen's also blessed their sweet baby, "Gavin" just after ours. Here are some photos of our two families taken outside the chapel.

Here is a photo with me and Eli at our house. He was so sleepy and Mom awoke him for a photo.

I love, love, love being his mother. What a great blessing he is in our lives.

The need to update...

2008-04-28T05:31:00.001-07:00

It has been quite a while since I sat and blogged. I am going to try and catch up with a few posts, so here it goes.

Crazy, Crazy Cohen!!!

2008-04-01T07:27:00.000-07:00

Cohen has been a handful, to say the least. However, he has been cracking us up so much more lately with his little quirky habits. Here are some photos that will help explain what I am talking about.

We discovered that Cohen likes pickles. After playing outside in the freak snow storm this March, he came inside to have Pickles and Hot Chocolate! Marshall has taught him to drink the pickle brine and quiver afterwards! It is really funny.

Cohen was running away from me on Saturday, and fell in the gutter just before he made it to the road. Afterwards he was really sad, but wanted to wear his "Woody Hat" and Marshall's motorcycle googles.
This is Cohen wearing my glasses. He was insistant that he get to wear them before we left for church on Sunday.

Cohen is a great character and we love him!

More photos of Eli...

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

Eli will be 7 weeks tomorrow. I cannot believe how fast time has gone. He is getting so big, and is looking more and more like Marshall!!

Have you ever found yourself stuck in a toilet seat?

2008-02-26T07:18:00.001-08:00

I was giving Cohen a bath a couple of nights ago. I was really distracted because Eli was acting fussy, and I was trying to calm him down. I was trying to stay close to Cohen, but walk and bounce with Eli.

I left the room for only a few moments before I heard a cry for help. "Help Mommy!" " I need help!!" I walked in the bathroom to find Cohen stuck in his toddler toilet seat. I started laughing so hard!! Cohen did not find it as funny. He was also not very happy with me when I left to go find the camera. However, I just could not resist. After a few photos I helped him out of the seat, by prying it off his head. It scraped his ears and head. I am pretty sure he learned a good lesson. :)

An Ode to Deb...

2008-02-26T07:03:00.000-08:00

This post is dedicated to my fabulous, talented, and beautiful friend Deb. (see photo below!! :)) I called Deb 3 months ago and asked if she could come and help take care of Cohen, and myself after I delivered the baby. She agreed, but did not know what she was getting into.

I am sure that she expected a short stay to help me get back on my feet, but I had other things in mind. She truly understood, when I emailed her, her flight itinerary. She was here for nearly 3 weeks.

She made gourmet dinners and desserts. She cleaned, did laundry, baby sat Cohen, and pampered me--the new mom. She was so helpful and I loved having her here. She also talked me down off the hormonal ledge I frequently found myself on during those first few weeks!! Thank you Deb and McCall.

Happy Valentines Day!!

2008-02-15T13:00:00.001-08:00

Happy Valentines Day! This is a Valentines Day to remember with a new baby, flowers and a Rocker Recliner as presents!! Marshall surprised me with a Brown Leather Rocker Recliner from Ashley furniture for Valentines Day. It came early and I have been LOVING it! :)

Sweet love of Leather!!

My newborn Valentine... Roses and Carnations
Brothers on the LOVE Blanket...

Marshall took me out for a dinner date. We went to Longhorn Steak house and ate some seriously good steak. It was nice to have a few hours away!

More Photos of Eli

2008-02-13T06:36:00.000-08:00

Eli Chase Hawkes has arrived...

2008-02-10T08:33:00.000-08:00

Baby boy Hawkes #2 has arrived. He was born on February 5th, which was also Fat Tuesday and Super Tuesday this year! Our day started at the hospital at around 8:00am. They started me on the pit drip and gradually increased the amount until I was ready to push at 2:45pm. Eli was delivered in two pushes!! There was a short moment of panic for me when they told me he had the umbilical cord wrapped around his neck. They cut the cord and suctioned his airway. A huge relief came when I heard his sweet new baby cry.

Eli weighed 8 lbs and is 19 inches in length. When Marsh and I got our first good look at him, be both said the he looks a lot like Cohen. So, I guess we have a brand. :)

Cohen is so excited to have a baby brother. He loves to give him kisses all over his face and forehead. Since we have been home, Cohen wakes up in the morning and immediately starts asking to see his, "mya-bebe."

Fun in the Snow

2008-01-22T07:39:00.000-08:00

Today we awoke to yard full of snow. It was so pretty to see all the white stuff covering everything. We don't see too much of that here in KY. So, we made the most of it.

The snow was great for packing and rolling balls for a Snowman.

Cohen was sick of his red hat, so he traded the snowman for his green one! He is talking to Mr. Snowman telling him how much he loves him!!

Cohen will not be an only child for much longer...

2008-01-21T11:13:00.000-08:00

As excited as I am to think about this new and wonderful life that will be blessing our family soon, it is making me stop and think about my special years with Cohen. All of the one-on-one time that we have had. I am sitting here crying--like a pathetic hormonal pregnant women.

Cohen is so great, and so fun that I can't help but worry that with my attention split between two, I will miss some the the "great" and "fun" things he does. Also, can I really love another baby as much as I love Cohen?

I know I sound crazy, especially since I myself am a second born child. I have never felt any less love or been given less attention because of being second. Everyone says that, time, is the only answer to my question and that soon I will see just how possible it is to love two kids and much as one.

Here are some recent photo of the fun person Cohen is...

Cohen saying "cheese" for the camera

Cohen sporting his sexy Alpha-Alpha hair do

This photo is a graveyard of Oreo Cookies I found on the floor with missing frosting in the middle.

Cohen loves BUBBLE BATHS!!! Oh, my sweet Cohen. You are too much!!

Back Home and Getting the Rooms Ready...

2008-01-21T11:08:00.000-08:00

After our trip to Idaho and Utah, I came home with the whole "Nesting" bug in me. I started on Cohen's cowboy quilt, curtains with valances, and other decorations for the nursery and Cohen's new room.

Here are photos of the nursery...

Here are photos of the Cowboy Room for Cohen...

Here is a photo of the Hobby Horse I found at the good will to put in his room. He loves it so much!! Ride em' Cowboy!!

These projects are also my excuses for not blogging in a couple months. Now, I just have to clean my house and go through all of my boxed up "Newborn" clothes.

Our Unexpected Christmas Trip Home...

2008-01-21T10:58:00.000-08:00

On Sunday, December 16th 2007 we recieved some sad news. Marshall's Grandpa Blaine had passed away. We were sad, but glad that Grandpa Blaine is now with his wife, Grandma Bonnie. He was 79 years young, and dog sledding in Ashton near Island Park days before he passed away. We will love and miss him.

We decided to give up our planned Christmas gifts and spend the money on tickets to the funeral. We left Wednesday the 19th and took a flight into Idaho Falls. Our decision to come home was bitter-sweet. It was going to be sad because of the loss of Blaine, but nice to come "home" for Christmas.

Funeral services were great. It was nice to see all the family that we had not seen in a long time. Marshall has skipped the family reunion for the last 10 years so there was a lot of people to see. It was great to catch up with family at the viewing and during the luncheon.

We stayed in Rexburg at Jeff and Lynda's house until Saturday when we drove to Utah to be with my parents, Dave and Karen Lambert. During our stay at Jeff and Lynda's we had some great food, and fun gift exchanges.

At the Lambert's we had tonz of food and gifts as well. My mother and I spent most of the day on the 24th getting the food ready for a great Christmas Eve buffet. The Ham was wonderful and the rolls were soft and warm. It was a awesome. It put both my mother and I in the 200's for our blood sugar!! Oh well, Chirstmas Eve comes but once a year!

On Christmas Morning we awoke to a living room full of presents and full "Santa Sacks." My mother, Karen is such a miracle worker. She works so hard to make the Christmas morning presentation spactacular. She kills herselft doing so, and we all appreciate and love it. The stocking were also full of gift cards, toothburshes, and candy.

Here is a photo of Cohen and his cousin Halle next to the tree on Christmas morning.

We had a great Christmas breakfast before Marshall and my Dad went to Sundace to Ski with my aunt and uncle. I was really jealous, but thought about what would happen if I fell!!

It was a great trip and a wonderful Christmas. We are so blessed to have our parents in our lives and feel their love always.

Thanksgiving with the Hawkes...

2007-11-29T05:46:00.000-08:00

Our big Thanksgiving event has come and gone. It was a busy, fun and eventful weekend. The family arrived on Wednesday the 21st and stayed until the following Monday at 1:00pm. It was so much fun. We had lots of food, fun, conversation, kiddy crafts, and horse races. It was exactly as I pictured it would be. My best memories of Thanksgiving and Christmas always begin with a full house and lots of food.

Here I am slaving away in the Kitchen. Pregnant and barefoot--as they say!!

Here is a photo of the kiddy crafts

Marshall's beautiful sisters--and fabulous sister-in-laws.

A photo of Marshall's Parents

Cohen's Cousins

During their stay, we attempted to get a family photos.

This photo was taken just once, there were not second chances. Marshall was so sick he had to rush to the restroom and puke after the photo was snapped!! Plus, it was really cold outside and we all were freezing.

What a fun year of Thanksgiving memories. I can't wait for our turn to host it again.

Two and up Two no good...

2007-11-16T09:25:00.000-08:00

Since Cohen has turned two years, it has been a humbling experience. Marshall and I used to brag about having the most perfect child. Don't get me wrong. He is still a great kid--and very close to perfect, but has been WAY more rowdy that ever.

Cohen was always a pretty mellow kid. We could ususally make through and entire sacrament meeting without having to take him outside. Last week, he spent a total of 3 minutes in the meeting--and that was 3 minutes too many!!

Here are some photos of him getting caught in the act of being "naughty!"

Cohen took the "Family Size" bag of Cheetos and dumped them on the table.

Cohen got a hold of my ink pad and went to town on his face!

He makes it is so hard for us to get mad at him. As soon as Marshall or I start using our stern voices, Cohen turns up the charm. He will ask for hugs and kisses and give us the sweetest most innocent smile. He does all this in hopes that we will forget why we are mad. The worst part--is that it WORKS!!! Oh, the terrible twos!

Halloween Trunk or Treat

2007-11-03T06:24:00.000-07:00

On Friday, October 26th we went to the annual Louisville 6th Ward Trunk or Treat. This year they also combined this activity with a Chili Cookoff. It was a lot of fun. Cohen was not sure about his costume until we got to the church and he saw the other kiddos in their costumes.

Cohen met up with his good pal Livvy Mortensen in the gym, and they would not stop running. All of the other kids had left the gym and were outside in the parking lot "trick or treating." Not Cohen and Livvy. They stayed inside to keep running and screaming. Finally Wayne Mortensen and I had to grap the kids and drag them outside.

Once outside, Cohen was quick to get a hang of it. After 2 or 3 tries, Cohen had the "treat" and "thank you" down pat. It was so cute.

Deb and Little Dame come to Louisville...

2007-10-25T10:55:00.000-07:00

Our friends Deb Dame and her daughter McCall Dame came to Louisville to visit for the first time. We had a fun few days going to the Gap Clearance Center, Cheesecake Factory, St. Matthews Mall, and Six Flags.

Cohen and McCall got along--most of the time. After a couple of days with the Hawkes family, McCall quickly learned how to say, "No pushing Cohen!!" Sometime she would just see him and shout, "No pushing!"

We ate so much good food. Deb is a fantastic cook, and made us lots of yummy caramel! Here are the kids eating a Ritz-Butterfinger Carmel Sandwich (it sounds weird--but was SO tasty). She also cooked Beef Stroganoff for Sunday dinner. I didn't have to do a thing! I sat and sipped a Diet Dr. Pepper while she cooked. It was great.

Here are photos of the kids getting their faces painted at the Haunt Fest in Six Flags. We met the Mortensen's there at the Park and trick or treated with Livvy!

You just can't bet Fall weather, Halloween, good friends, good food and good fun! See you in Dallas Dames!!

Cohen's 2 Year photo shoot...

2007-10-16T06:35:00.000-07:00

A couple days before Cohen's birthday, I decided to take him into "Walmart's Picture People" to get professional photos taken. He usually takes great photos--with no problems. This time was different.

He would not hold still, he did not want to smile, and all he wanted was to run around the studio. He started being very difficult and crying. The photo attendant kept asking me if I wanted to reschedule. This only made me even more flustered. No, I don't want to reschedule!! We are here now, lets just take the dang picture. For all the trouble we had, I think the photo turned out OK.

A Day Late and a Dollar Short...

2007-10-16T06:02:00.003-07:00

This cute little phrase seems to best describe my existence these days. I really don't have too much going on, but seem to always be a step behind!

Most especially I have lost my "blog-a-rhythm." When I first started blogging, I was good about updating posts and posting on others blogs. I even accused my sister of being a lazy blogger for not updating her blog for 3 weeks!! My, how the tables have turned! All I can do is repent and move one. I have a couple of new posts ready. So, stay tuned...

2007-10-16T06:02:00.001-07:00

Its Another Hawkes...BOY!!!!

2007-09-15T18:40:00.000-07:00

I looked back on my blog and realized that I have not yet published our good news. Around Fathers Day this year, Marshall and I found out that I was pregnant. I took two "Dollar Tree" pregnancy tests, which came out negative.

I knew something was "off", because "things" were still MIA. I spent the money on some more expensive tests, and they both came back positive.

(Sorry, I know these are pee sticks. I have no shame!!!)

It seems that while we were in Lake Lure, Marshall and I had a Cinco De Mayo Party! It must have been all those margaritas!!

PREGNANCY

It was hard at first, because of the nausea and restless nights, but is going really great now. I feel better and am sleeping better. I finish my 19th week on Tuesday. Almost half-way!!! On Friday September 7th I had my ultrasound. Going into the appointment, Marshall and I were convinced that this baby was a girl.

Only a few short moments after the technician started the ultrasound we found out that we were going to have another baby BOY!! We are so happy. Cohen will have a little brother to be crazy with. All things are good with the baby's size and growth. There has been no change to the due date--Feb. 6th.

Anniversa--Vegasry!!!

2007-08-27T11:41:00.000-07:00

On August 15, just days after our company left, we took off to Vegas! Marshall had a "Orgil" trade show to work, and I just wanted to go to Vegas. We met our friends and Marshall's Co-worker, Ryan, Debbie, and McCall Dame there.

(Photo of Miss McCall Dame. AKA--Cohen's betrothed!)

It was so much fun. We took a limo ride from the airport to our deluxe condo in the "Panoramic Towers." The condo was well named, because the view from our place was fantastic! First things first, we baby proofed the condo, and went grocery shopping.

We had such a fun time. The men had to work during the day, so the ladies and babies toured the city and shopped! We spent hours in Sephora, which is now my new favorite place to be. In the evenings, we went to see shows and ate at great restaurants. We had a few nights away from the babies, so Marshall and I decided to count this as our Anniversary dinner and date. There is so much good food in Vegas.

This is a photo of the Treasure Island Babes enchanting the seas with their body and song!

This is a photo of Marsh and Cohen watching the Treasure Island Babes--completely enthralled!! Notice that thier mouths are hanging open in awe...

McCall couldn't watch!!

Vegas is so bright and colorful. One of the most scenic places was the Paris Casino and Hotel. We had to stop and take some photos while we were there.

Strike a pose, there is nothing' to it...VOGUE!!!!

We told the kids to "smile with their teeth!" CHEESE!!

The Burgi Family and Super Karen come to visit...

2007-08-24T14:21:00.000-07:00

We have had an exciting and busy month of August. It all started with visitors from Utah! My Older sister Kristen, her daughter Halle, her twin boys, and my Mom all came to visit me in "My Old Kentucky Home." They said the first two weeks of August--the hottest time of the year in KY. They were not used to the extremely HEAT and HUMIDITY!

Avoiding the heat did take some planning, but we had some good times at Six Flags, Slugger Museum, Target, Wal-Mart, Waterfront Park, and the Little Spring Farm Pool. Here are some of the photo ops. we took:

This is my "contraband" photo inside the museum. Shh...This photo could give everything away!!

We had a great time at Waterfront Park. We watched the kids go crazy, and the barges go by. After we had enough water, we ate dinner at the "Tumbleweed" restaurant nearby. The spiders in the rafters kept us on our toes the entire meal. :0)

Cohen, Marshall and Halle had a wrestling match on the bed. (It also looks like Cohen is multi-tasking and digging for a treasure!!)We had a great visit with everyone. The house has seems so quiet since they left and we miss them soooo much.

A New Post!!!!

2007-08-24T14:16:00.000-07:00

Well, as you can see I put Cohen in charge of the blog for a month, and posts just didn't get done! He has been properly punished!!

Almost two...

2007-07-02T13:01:00.000-07:00

Cohen is 21 months!!! I cannot believe that he has gotten so big. He is my baby! What happened?

Cohen is so much fun. He was such a bright smile and is really playful. He has been doing some really funny things lately. Below is a list of some of the things he is into right now.

1) LOVES, LOVES, LOVES Cottage Cheese
2) Wrestling with dad

3) Sneaking over to the neighbors for candy

4) drinking out of a real glass

5) Saying "No"

6) Swimming

7) Cheez itz!!

8) Reading books

9) Wearing dad's helmet around the house

10) Running

At the end of the day, Marshall and I talk about how much fun he was that day and how much smarter he is getting. He is starting to use a few words, and can better understand the things we say to him. We love our little "diddy!"

Feeling Yucky...

2007-06-17T18:10:00.000-07:00

This week Cohen had Strep Throat for the first time. He started acting sick on Monday, and we took him to the Dr. on Tuesday. At the Dr. office, they showed me the back of his throat. It was covered with white blisters. It hurt him so bad to swallow. He would hollow out his throat and let his spit pool in his mouth. When it was totally full, he would open his mouth and let it dribble down the front of his shirt. Marshall and I had such a hard time getting him to swallow his medicine, his anti-biotic and even water. This photo above is of him holding a drink of water in his mouth. At the time of the photo it had been there for over 5 minutes. He was so miserable, that it actually seemed he was getting worse as the days went on. I called the Dr. several times, and they assured me that he would eventually get better. It was a LONG 72 hours, but on Friday he started drinking and even eating again. I can only hope that this never happens again. We are sorry buddy...We love you.

My New Do...

2007-06-10T15:01:00.000-07:00

Wednesday morning, I got the itch to do something different with my hair. It had been far too long since I did anything creative with it. So, I called Sherstine to see if she had an available appointment--and she did.

When she answered the phone I said, "I want to chop my hair and go blond!!" She paused for a moment, and said, "OK, how short and how blond?" After talking me off the ledge, we decided on a medium length cut, and some caramel and blond streaks. It turned out just like I had hoped. She is good!! I love my new hair!!

It's About BLEEPIN' Time!!!

2007-06-04T10:44:00.000-07:00

I am the laziest blogger EVER!! I hate that it has almost been a month since I posted. The worst part is that I don't really have a good excuse.

Many things have happened in the month of May. First, Marshall's brother came to live with us.

And moved out two weeks later! Cohen is really going to miss his Uncle Cody!!

Second, I have also spent a lot of my time at the gym. I go almost every weekday, in hopes to shed those last few pounds of baby weight. :)

Also, we had a great a fun filled Memorial day! It started out with a "Backyard Breakfast" with our neighbors. It was so fun and some great food.

Next, we went to the "Kart Kountry" in Shepherdsville, KY.

It was so much fun. The track was really long and the carts were really fast. Marshall and I took turns riding with Cohen. He loved and hated it all at once.

After the cart rides, we came home and had a pool party with the Watson's and the Maxfield's.

Finally to top off the day, we had a BBQ at the Maxfield's House!! It was great food and some seriously good Brownies and Birthday Cake. MMMMMmmmm...

Cohen had fun playing with Liv on the Maxfield's stairs!

Lake Lure...

2007-05-11T11:53:00.000-07:00

Lake Lure, NC May 2007

On Thursday we left for our weekend in North Carolina. We went to a small resort town just outside of Ashville, NC. It was a resort community on Lake Lure. We had a great time, but I wish that we had seen the sun a little bit more. It started raining on Thursday and we did not see the sun until Sunday afternoon when we checked out.

We stayed in a cute 2 bedroom condo with the Fowler Family. It was right on the golf course, and not too far away from the swimming pool. While we were there, we met up with some other families from Louisville. We played games and ate meals with the Combs, the Taylors, the Fairbanks, and the Stohls.

The Folwer babes had fun throwing rocks and sand back into the lake and Cohen had fun watching them. We all had a good time and are happy that we could squeeze in this last memory with the Fowlers.

Talk "Derby" to me...

2007-05-11T11:33:00.000-07:00

This year, Marshall and I were invited by our fabulous neighbors to attend Churchill Downs on the Wednesday before Derby. We left Cohen with a baby-sitter and had a GREAT time at the horse races. The best part of the day was checking out every body's derby HATS! The boys felt a little left out, so both Marshall and Don tried on Paula's feather hat. Don't they look pretty?

We sat and ate a delicious lunch and learned about how to bet on the races. We learned what a tri-fecta, an exacta, a place and a show are. As they sounded the trumpets we were all so excited. The first race began and the horses ran hard and fast. Marshall had beginners luck and won on his first bet. The second race, I joined in and bet a tri-fecta for 2,7,1--and won!! However, that was the end of our winning streak. We lost on almost every other race we bet. It was still such a blast. What a fun time to be in Kentucky.

GoOd mAil..

2007-04-30T10:59:00.000-07:00

This "Good Mail" post has been inspired by Jamie. I too have been lucky to recieve some great gifts from family, friends, and neighbors. Here are the sweet gifts from some of the wonderful people in my life.

These great items are from Jamie. Check out this AWESOME homemade card and CUTE heart braclet. The card is so great and shows just how creative she is. However, the braclet is my favorite part. I had been admiring her heart braclet for a couple of weeks when she surprised me with this gift. Now we can be twins--twice!!

These sassy flamingo sandals are from my Mother Karen. She is always so generous with her gift giving. She went to some extra effort to call J. Crew and have them search for these flip flops in all of their stores. She paid extra to have them shipped from California to me in Louisville! Thank you, Thank you!

This delicious cake was a gift from my neighbors Don and Paula Clark. Don and Paula just returned from a cruise and brought Marshall and I some Coconut Rum Cake. We devoured our cake the same day they gave it to us. It was gone so quickly that I couldn't get a photo of our actual cake!! We heated it and put some ice cream on top. It was to die for. Thanks guys!

Friday Frenzy

2007-04-28T13:15:00.000-07:00

Our Relief Society group had our "Friday Frenzy" this last Friday. Friday Frenzy was this years version of Super Saturday. We had planned to have our craft on Saturday, April 28th, but changed it to Friday last minute.

I am so very happy to report that all went well, and that we had a great turn-out. All of the projects were so fun to make and looked GREAT as everybody took theirs home. Here are some of the projects that I was able to take home.

Hugs & Kisses Birthday Advent

Tile Quote

Valentines Plaque

Cutest Card EVER!!

Birthday Dates Book

Cute Topiary

I am so glad it was a success, and also glad that it is over. I could not have done it without the wonderful help of Jamie Shipp. She was HUGE it helping pull this event together. I also want to thank Charity Watson for all of her help in reservations, set up, and take down. Until next year!!!

A Day of Thunder...

2007-04-22T20:51:00.000-07:00

This last Saturday April 21st was "Thunder Over Louisville!." Thunder is the most amazing fireworks display that I have ever seen. Rumor has it, that Louisville spends over 13 million dollars for the entire production.

This year we had the opportunity to watch the fireworks from the Univeristy of Louisville Medical Reaserch Tower. We were invited to the tower by our friends the Fowlers. The Medical Tower provided a clean, indoor, and comfortable place for us to watch the show. Plus, there were bathrooms readily available. The Shipp family was also among our small party on the 11th floor. It was so much fun to visit with the Fowlers and the Shipps.

Cohen had a great time playing with the glow sticks Jamie Shipp brought. He also had fun playing with Mason, and ALMOST gave him a big wet kiss!!!

I am really going to miss both Jamie and Natalie when they make their moves this summer. I have benefited greatly from both lovely ladies!!

Easter Egg Hunt

2007-04-09T19:41:00.000-07:00

On Saturday, we were invited to a fabulous Easter party at the Shipp's house. The day started with an Easter Egg Hunt, and some great food.

We bundled the kids up, and had them search the yard for Easter Eggs hidden by the Dad's of the group.

Cohen learned how to open the Easter Eggs much faster than we had hoped.

This is Cohen's good buddy, Livia Mortenson gathering eggs.

The kids were so cute and so happy with all the candy!

A big, "Thank you" to Jamie Shipp for letting us use her house and all of the work she did for the hunt and the party!

7 Hours in the Airport with a Toddler!!

2007-04-09T19:12:00.000-07:00

Just sit right back and you'll hear a tale...

Our flight home from Utah left at 8:20 am. The flight started with Cohen crying, and ended with Cohen crying. He finally fell asleep as we were taxi-ing to our gate. Just my luck. I had to wake him up and exit the plane.

The next three hours are a blurr. I tried to keep Cohen awake so he would sleep on the next flight. We ate, we pooped, and we waited for 3:06pm to come. At 2:00pm our gate attendant announced that the flight was full, and that they were offering a free ticket to anyone who would give up their seat, and wait for the next flight. They announced this THREE times before I accepted the offer.

What the heck was I doing!!! Four more hours in the airport with Cohen! I must have altitude sickness!

You may think I am crazy, but once we decided to stay, things got much better. I reclined his stroller seat and he took a 2 hour snoozer. While he was asleep I got a make over at the airport Clinique counter, and a massage from the Brookstone chair. I ate some delicious fudge and bought Marshall a birthday present. After Cohen woke up we found a children's play ground. He had so much fun driving the pretend baggage trolley. The four hours flew by so fast--and I got a free ticket. :)

Sisterly Love...

2007-04-09T19:04:00.000-07:00

This is a project that Halle (my niece) and I started while my sister Kristen was in the hospital delivering the twins. We spent the morning at Robert's Craft buying the paper, the frame, foam beads, brads, and other crafty supplies. During my visit Halle helped me paint and assemble the project. We gave this gift to Kristen the evening before I left.

** Special thanks to Grandma Karen for the use of her Cricut, and other supplies!!**

The Twins Have Arrived!!

2007-03-25T12:05:00.000-07:00

My older sister Kristen Burgi delivered twin BOYS on Thursday at 1:00pm. The first born was named "Carter" and he weighed 6 lbs and 12 oz. The second was named "Kenji" and he weighed 5 lbs and 13 oz. They are doing fabulous and have had no health problems.

Both babies are so dang cute. They have already told me that I am the "favorite aunt." OK, so they cannot talk yet, but if they could they would say that I am their favorite. It has been so much fun to have them here. In the past three days I have been to the hospital 6 times. I cannot get enough.

It is really making me baby hungry to see BRAND NEW babies. It seems like a new baby can make you forget the morning (all day) sickness, the huge and painful boobs, the stretch marks, hemorrhoids, epidurals and brain aneurysm pushing when you see them. There must be something in that "new baby" smell.

This little guy is Kenji David Burgi

This little guy is Carter Tadashi Burgi

Obsess much!

2007-03-18T08:17:00.000-07:00

I have been so obsessed with scrap booking lately. It is beyond normal at how excited I get when I find a good deal on paper, stamps, tags or embellishments. I can get so excited that I actually lose sleep thinking about all the wonderful things I can do with my new paper, stamp, tag or embellishment. I don’t blame myself for this new obsession. No, in fact I blame Jamie and Charity. That is right. They have encouraged me in all my efforts and in doing so have awakened the beast inside!
Here are some of the fun scrapbook projects I have completed this week…

This is one of my favorite photos of Cohen as a baby. It is the photo we used for his baby announcements in Dec. 2006.

Jamie and kids came over on Wednesday to assemble and make some fun “Thank U’s.” It was fun to chat, eat, and chase kids in the back yard.

Jamie also gave me a good website www.mymindseye.com that has some great layouts, paper, and tags. This company carries my favorite brand of paper, "Bohemia." I love it! Thanks Jamie!

Attack of the Gold's Gym...

2007-03-10T18:04:00.000-08:00

I have been trying to shed a few pounds for about 17 months now (Cohen is 17 months). Just two days ago I decided to check out gym prices at Gold's Gym on Hurstborne. I met with a saleman named Delfin who gave me the usual run-down with a deal, "he could only honor today." His deal was too steep for my lazy butt (and Marshall's budget), so I walked away. Since that time I have received 5 calls from Delfin, Anthony, Rob, James, and Todd. They all work at the Hurstborne Gold's Gym and offer the same "deals." Mind you, 5 calls in 48 hours. I am as much annoyed as worried. Is this a sign!!!! Are the gym gods tryin to tell me something?!! Well, if they are they need to be in-touch with the money gods and send me some LOVE.

Well, Lets Give it a Shot!

2007-03-06T10:11:00.000-08:00

My decision to blog comes in two parts. First, peer pressure. I check the blogs of Jamie and Heidi so often, that they both strongly suggested I start my own. We will see if I can pull such a stunt off.
The second, is to keep a record of my days. The interesting ones and the not so interesting ones as well. I am really looking forward to documenting our family's growth and progress--especially Cohen. I try and remember to write in his journal, but I always seem to forget. Hopefully with this blog I can do a better job.