A Special Day!!

Yesterday was a fun and special day for us. It was our anniversary and my Dad's birthday!!
Happy Birthday Dad!!
I hope that you had a great day! We love you! Here are some reasons why we think that you are awesome:
1. You have such a great sense of humor.
2. You LOVE your grankdkids and they LOVE you!! (Kylee said that one)
3. You are an awesome Dad, wouldn't want anyone but you!!
4. You fell off of the roof of the cabin and lived to tell the tale! :)
5. I don't know what we would do without you around!! We are glad that you telling the tale and that we still have many more years to be with you!!
We Love You Dad!! Happy Birthday, yesterday!!

Alright, now to the anniversary... Seven years ago yesterday, Scott and I were married for time and all eternity in the Bountiful Temple!! Wow, we can't believe that it has been that long, I guess time flies when you are having fun :)

Here are a few fun memories of that day:
~ It was very hot and windy, at one point I tied my veil around my neck because it kept blowing forward.
~ I wore flip-flops.. I loved that!!
~ Our reception was in my parents backyard and they live pretty close to the fairgrounds... well the "Truck and Tractor Pull" was the same night and so you could hear all the revving and to top it off... a lot of people from Morgan would come to our reception on their way up to the fairgrounds!! I laughed :)

Scott, you are so amazing!! Thanks for all that you do and for putting up with me for 7 years!! :) Let's make it 7 + more years!! I love you tons!!

Happy Birthday Mom and Skaughtiee!!!

This is birthday weekend!! Yesterday was my mom's birthday and today is Scott's... so here is a little tribute to them both.

Mom:
Happy Birthday Mama... you are the best!! Here are the top 5 reasons why:

1. You are loving and patient!
2. You are an awesome Grandma!
3. You love Kylee and you jump on the trampoline with her. (that is from Kylee)
4. You are not afraid to be goofy and have fun!! (thanks for teaching me that)
5. You are always there for me!!!

Thanks for being my mom and teaching me how to be an awesome mom!!! Love you.... XOXO

Skaughtiee:

Happy Birthday Babe!! I hope that you have a good day... Here are the top 5 reasons why you are awesome:

1. You are good looking. (this is a plus ;)
2. You are an awesome Dad!!
3. You are so strong that you can throw Kylee up into the sky!! (that is from Kylee)
4. You jump on the trampoline with Dylan!! (from Dylan)
5. You are a hard worker and you just so wonderful that we can't put it all in words.

Thanks for everything you do!! I LOVE YOU!!!

She is 4 already?

Swine Flu Outbreak

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WHO has raised the pandemic level to a 5 out of 6 today. Also today Utah now has a probable case. This is moving fast and I am now wondering if I should be scared. Whats your thoughts about this?

Kylee giving some good raspberrys to Dylan while Easton is a tad nervous

Update

It has been so long since I have posted and I am sorry... Things have been super busy and crazy at my house that I have barely had 2 seconds to sit down at the computer. And I also have pictures, but they are on the computer that is with Scott... so I will do pictures later.

Things have been great here in the Langford household.. Easton had his 6 month check-up two weeks ago and he is 10lbs. 13.5oz. Still small, but his Dr. isn't worried because he is parallel to the curve. Easton is in the 0% in height and weight and then his head measurement is 1% :) He has started to eat baby food... he so far loves what he has tried which is Sweet Potatoes and Butternut Squash...Easton loves to laugh and smile and is so much fun to have around.

Dylan is talking alot more and we have now started to potty train him. He is actually doing really well with that and likes to tell everyone that he went pee-pee. Dylan also likes to copy-cat us when we are talking. It is funny because Kylee will come in the room and ask me a question and Dylan is always right behind her saying what she says. He loves to tell jokes.. although he only has one joke that he says.. "Knock-Knock... Who's there? Bottle... Bottle who? Bottle!!" He thinks that it is really funny!!

Kylee is doing great.. she is getting really excited for her birthday and has been asking for 3 months now when will it be her birthday! She is such a good big sister to her brothers and likes that I can trust her to help out with Easton.. such as feeding him a bottle and keeping him happy if I can't get to him.

Scott and I are doing great!! Real Estate has been slow, but things are starting to pick up a little with the buyers now that the weather is warming up... And while it has been slow, Scott decided to get back into school and finish his degree. He says he should be done end of Fall if he takes classes this summer. :) I have started to watch a couple of kids which has actually been good for me... I am just glad that I am able to help out. Well that is it for now.. I will try to post some pictures when I am on the other computer.

Use free money to buy new home!

Governor signs bill for new homes grant

Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr. signed a bill yesterday that will provide $6,000 grants to buyers of newly constructed, never-occupied homes. Upon his signature, he immediately directed the Utah Housing Corporation to begin dispersing grants under the “Home Run” program to buyers who finance a recently constructed home with a 30-year (or less) fixed-rate mortgage and meet other qualifications.

Senate Bill 260 created a fund that will use federal stimulus dollars to provide about 1,600 grants to be distributed through Utah Housing Corporation to home buyers on a first-come, first-served basis.

To apply for the grant, home buyers should work through their lender. Any mortgage lender qualified to make mortgage loans under Utah law can assist home buyers to secure the Home Run grant, but Utah Housing has a list of currently approved lenders. Lenders will work directly with Utah Housing Corporation to apply for the grant money. Examples of qualifying mortgages include conventional, FHA, VA, Rural Housing and Utah Housing loans. Cash buyers should work directly with Utah Housing.

Consumers do not have to be first-time buyers to qualify for the program but incomes cannot exceed $75,000 for singles and $150,000 for married couples. Buyers who qualify for both programs can take advantage of the $8,000 federal home-buyer tax credit as well as a Home Run grant.

“It is up to the states to use the federal stimulus money in a way that truly has a beneficial impact on our economy. This is an immediate stimulus targeted at the weakest area of Utah’s economy,” Huntsman said in a press release. “This investment of $10 million will result in 8,800 jobs in the market and $324 million in wages into our economy. This boost is critical for us to reverse our current position.”

To learn more about program details and how buyers can apply, visit www.UtahHousingCorp.org . Also visit www.UtahHousingFacts.com for information about both the Home Run program and the $8,000 federal first-time home buyer tax credit.

My baby is BIG!!!

I have been meaning to blog for awhile and everytime I sit down at the computer I get side-tracked... and if you know me that is no suprise!! :) Anyway, here is a little catch up of the last couple of weeks.

I took Easton to the Dr. on Thursday and he weighed in at a whopping 9 lbs. 2 oz.!! I was so surprised, I was not even expecting to be over the 9 lbs. mark. The nurse was surprised too when she looked at his charts because he had made such a huge jump from his 2 month. He was still 3 lbs. at that appointment. He is still in the 0% and will be for awhile, but an average 4 month old is 15 lbs. so he is catching up. Right now he has been practicing his smiles and coos. He is so funny, we will go get him from his crib and he will look up at us and give us the biggest grin.

From February

Then there is Dylan who has been picking up on words lately. He tries to be big like his sister and copy everything that she does and says. Their new favorite game is Hide and Seek. It is so cute to watch Dylan follow Kylee around and imitate her. She will ask, "Where is Daddy?" and then he will say the same thing after she does. He really loves to play with his sister!!!

For Valentines Day, Scott and I decided to stay home with the kids... We didn't like the idea of going out when everyone else was so we got some pizza and played hide and seek and then Scott and I watched a movie!! It was a great day that was low key and no stress, which made it an awesome day!!

These are pictures of the kids in shirts that my mom and dad gave them for V-day!! The kids loved them!! Dylan did so much that he wore his for two days and wouldn't let me take it off!!
(Kylee's is a ballerina and her dog dancing, Dylan's says, "Just give me snacks and no one gets hurt!" (which is so like Dylan), and Easton's says, "Handsome like Daddy".)
Thanks Mom & Dad!!
Picture must have been taken before Lunch. Not one smile...

From February

From February

Hip Shaking-Tounge Action Video

Dont worry, its safe to watch with the family.

Kylee turns Shakira on us and Easton has no idea what to do with his snake tongue. **{Click on that UP ARROW under the YOUTUBE name and click on "HQ" --The videos are a lot cleaner once you do that.}

Quitting the Church

In a local newspaper in Provo, Utah, there had been an ongoing series of articles written by individuals who wanted to persuade LDS Church Members to leave the church. In response to the highly critical and spirited remarks, a member wrote this rebuttal:

Dear Editor:
I have been thinking about quitting the Mormon Church. Yes, if I can, I am going to get even with that church. As soon as I can find another church that teaches about the Gathering of the House of Israel; the return of the Ten Tribes and their mission; the return of the Jews to Palestine; the building of temples and their purposes; and the mission of Elias, the prophet, as predicted by Malachi. Is there another church that teaches the method for the salvation of the people that died at the time of Noah and the flood; the origin of the American Indian; the complete explanation of why Jesus of Nazareth needed a mortal mother; the explanation of the three degrees of glory (three heavens) as mentioned by Paul? How about one that teaches about the need for the restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ, and that teaches that Joseph Smith was chosen before he ever came to earth to be the prophet to usher in that restoration? What about another church with the belief in eternal
marriage and the family, and the knowledge of where to be sealed so the family can be together for eternity? Where is another church that sells the best fire insurance policy on earth for the last days, for only a 10th of my income, and that teaches abstinence from all harmful drugs and foods?

Yes sir, as soon as I can find another church that teaches all that, or even half as much, I will say good-bye to this Mormon Church. The church that I am looking for must also be able to motivate 50,000 youth, and adults, for the first, second or third time to leave their homes for two years at their own expense and be sent to far-away missions to teach and preach without salary. It must be able to call 5 or 6 thousand members to go pick apples on a frosty day; and it must get the attention of more than 150,000 men and boys for two hours to listen to a prophet, not to mention women and girls taking the time to listen to their leaders. Could you help me find a church that teaches and shows why salvation is assured for children who die before eight years of age?

Mr. Editor, could you help me find a church that teaches all that and more and hundreds of other doctrines and principles, which I have no room to mention here, and which brings solace and comfort to the soul, peace, hope, and salvation to mankind, and above all, that answers the key questions that all the great philosophers have asked -- questions and answers that explain the meaning of life, the purpose of death, suffering and pain, the absolute need for a redeemer and the marvelous plan happiness conceived and executed by Jesus Christ the Savior?

Yes, as soon as I find another church that teaches that and also that has the organization and the priesthood power to make that teaching effective, I am going to quit the Mormon Church. Don't you think, Mr. Editor, that the Divine Church should also have prophets that don't get old and sick, and die and certainly that don't make a goof here and there? A Divine Church should be so divine that only perfect people should belong to it, and only perfect people should run it. As a matter of fact, the Church should be so perfect that it should not even be here on earth! So, I repeat, if any one of the kind readers of this imperfect letter knows about another church that teaches and does as much for mankind as the Mormon Church, please let me know. And please do it soon, because my turn to go to the cannery is coming up soon. Also, they want to send my fifth and last son to go on a mission and I'll have to pay for it all. And I also know that they expect me to go to the farm to prune trees before long. Boy, these Mormons don't leave you alone for a minute. And what do I get for all they ask me to do? Well, someone said, for one, you can look forward to a funeral service at no charge!

Do you think you can help me find another church?

Tom B. Clark

Thats a Big, cheap HOME!!!

I know, I know, this is a family blog. Couldn't resist from posting here though. I did a quick search and found some dirt cheap homes out in the market. I searched Utah, SL, Davis, Mogan, and Weber county with a min. of 2500 sq ft but a max price of 225k.

If you guys want to view them just use my Log In info.

http://www.wfrmls.com/clients/

...and use this Login and Password
Login: snowboardutah@gmail.com
Password:1111

**Once your in: Click on the "Prop. Tour" link for additional
pictures if the agent provided them.
Also click on the address link for a map of the area.

Let me know if anyone would like me to do a quick search and send it to your inbox.

Once a week I will send more short sales and other good deals to that same log in info above.
Check it whenever you guys want to.

The picture above is included in that search priced at $200,000 with a sq ft of 6880--

Who is Who???

Alright for all of you who say that Easton is an exact replica of Dylan... here are some pictures and you can take a guess at who is who and see if you are correct... I am just thrilled that Easton is now 7lbs. 3.5oz and can wear clothes that Dylan wore... also to help to some comparisons... Dylan was 7lbs. 5oz. when he was born...

A.B.


Have you got your guess???
Well, the answer is (A) is Easton and (B) is Dylan

Eastons 1st 7 weeks of life.

Since we are using this Blog as a family journal for years to come. I wanted to save this graph in one of our posts so I can take it down on the sidebar. It still blows my mind to see the chart. How does a baby that is born at 2 lbs and 1 oz and actually dip down to 1 lb and 9 oz survive? Easton not only survived but had no complications. 4 weeks before he was born, Doctors were preparing us with having a Down Syndrome baby because he only had 2 vessels in the umbilical cord instead of 3. Maybe because we were ok with that is why we were upbeat at the Hospital and in NICU for the coming weeks.

From December Pics

Here is Easton next to Cayden Daich who was born a month after Easton but was still born a month early and was 5 lbs 5 oz. Just to give some perspective to some of you.

Stop the TAGS & 85 bucks for 250 bucks of Groceries

So my wife's last 2 days that she posted on here, she filled it with TAGS... I have to publicly apologize. Please don't ban our blog because of this carelessness. (she just called me a meany head for that, so I don't think I am in to much trouble) I guess the Tags are a quicker way to get to know someone, so that's just Neat, but.. ya. now jumping off soapbox.

I love it when Teisha does her coupon shopping if you can't tell by now. It does take a lot more effort but I think its worth it. We are trying to shop from our pantry and storage downstairs rather then have to go shopping anytime we are low in the cupboards. It really is starting to build up as well. Here is a pick of yesterdays run with Kylee.

From January Pics

We spent the night at Primary Hospital with Easton on Tuesday. He had his bilateral inguinal hernias taken care of. We had to stop all food and beverage in the morning. His last meal was 9:30. He didn't have surgery until 3:30. Can you tell me how a premature baby is suppose to go 6 hours and then some without food? On the way to the hospital, we stopped at the Church Office Buildings in SLC and had my dad assist us in giving Easton a blessing. Dad thought he could use his badge to scan all of us into his department. Security is nuts there now a days. Instead of hasseling with signing in and creating temp badges at the front, we used this little closet in the lobby. Easton was so calm the rest of the day. I kept looking at Teish just in awe wondering when Easton was about to flip out. He just stayed asleep until the hospital gave him an IV so he wouldn't dehydrate. It was really neat to see how that Priesthood Blessing assisted Easton through the day, surgery, and his post op.

From January Pics

We were in this large waiting room with lots of other parents... waiting. After we started talking to them, we felt almost sorry we were in there at all. One family was in there for 9 hours waiting for there 1 year old daughters open heart surgery. Another couple dads have been there on and off for months. Staying at local hotels and the Ronald McDonald home. We are so blessed that Easton was not born with any complications other then just being a light weight.

The night was not fun at all. Teisha got a 24 hour flu and threw up all night. We traded from the rocking chair to the "cot" either when Teisha went to hug the toilet or when Easton was hungry. Lets just say it was a night that was not ending for awhile.

I'm still busy with real estate and school. But am very glad that I decided to finish up my degree. I should be graduated this time next year. I plan on always having my real estate license, because even when I don't sit on the phones at the office and prospect for work, I have been getting a lot of referrals from family and past clients. I am very greatful for that and obviously it has been a life saver during these fun economic times.

Oh and my parents are home now. They lived in New Zealand for about 15 months for work. You can read about their last hiking adventure on their blog. We had the whole family at the house in Layton except Joey since he is serving a mission in Taiwan right now. It was just a couple days before Christmas. So the timing couldn't have worked out better. They showered all the kids with gifts and for Christmas we all got a different weapon from Somao. Ours is a club on one said and has spikes on the other. Also has a cool painting all over it. We hope our parents didn't feel anxious with the house full and want to go back to the warmth of Auckland but thats how we thought we would break them in I guess.

From January Pics

I've been tagged...

I know that I have been needing an update on here about our holidays and Easton... We have been so busy, and now that I can update the blog I have no pictures because Scott has the camera... I will do an update tonight.. I promise!!

5 Things I was doing 10 years ago...
1. I had been driving for 4 months and thought I was pretty cool!
2. Early morning drill team practice!!!
3. Drill team competitions!!!
4. Working for my dad @ Pretzelmaker.
5. Loving that I could date because I was 16!!!

5 Things on my "to do list" today...
1. Go to the gym
2. Get some laundry done
3. Update my blog
4. Clean my house
5. Go grocery shopping

5 Snacks I Love...
Only 5? This is going to be hard...
1. Chocolate
2. Jelly Beans
3. Chips and salsa
4. Swedish Fish
5. Ice cream

5 Things I would do if I was a billionaire...
1. Get a maid!!!
2. Do whatever I wanted!!
3. Travel the world
4. Give to Charity
5. Invest

5 Friends that I will tag...

If you read this a think that it would be fun to do go for it... Have fun!!

Our December so far...

Well we have had such a fun month, December is by far my favorite month!! We are all doing well.

Easton is doing good and is weighing in at 5lbs. now! YAY!! We also took Easton down to Primary Children's to get his inguinal hernias looked at and the surgeon said that he would like to get them fixed with in the month. So on January 6th, Easton will go in for surgery and stay over night to make sure that all goes well with him coming off the anesthesia. I am not so excited for him to go back in the hospital.. but this is good for him to get it fixed and it could be worse.

Kylee is so excited for christmas and for her Grandma & Grandpa Langford to come home on Monday!!! And also to see her Aunt, Uncle and cousins that she hasn't seen for two years.

Dylan has discovered the snow and could play out there all day. He especially loves to throw snowballs... he can't make them so I make them and he throws them. He is also starting to try to talk more and use more words. It is fun to see him figure out new words and he starting to be more patient with us when we don't understand him.

Scott and I are just excited about this season and being able to be with all our family and friends!!

Here are some fun pictures...

From December Pics

Tag

Alright, my best friend tagged me so here it goes....

1. Where did you meet your husband? Snow College, he was the Elder's Quorum Pres. and was getting phone #'s for the boys and thought it would be a good excuse to get a few girls #'s too.
2. How long did you date before you got married? We started dating in Oct. 2001 and got married in July 2002 so about 9 months.
3. How long have you been married? 6 1/2 years
4. What does he do that surprises you? Everything... he is full of suprises :)
5. What is your favorite feature of his? I love his smile and his eyes!!
6. What is his best quality? His sense of humor and he has a way of being the calm one in a fight... which usually makes me even more mad :)
7. Does he have a nickname for you? It used to be Moeisha, now it is Teish
8. What is his favorite food? He is not picky and likes pretty much anything... His favorite treat is Strawberry Twizzlers.
9. What is his favorite sport? Doesn't really have one... He likes to watch Football and Basketball and UFC (ultimate fighting champion)
10. When and where did you first kiss? The hot tub at our apartment complex... it is still a debate as to who kissed who first and is not brought up often ;)
11. What is your favorite thing to do as a couple? Just relax with each other.
12. Do you have any children? Three, Kylee 3, Dylan 2, and Easton 3 months
13. Does he have any hidden talents? He can growl like a Cougar... impressive I know!
14. How old is he? 28 years.
15. Who said 'I love you' first? He did
16. What is his favorite music? He likes Rap... but when we are in the car he listens to the radio.. so whatever the hits are.
17. What do you admire most about him? He is such a hard worker and wants to make sure that we are taken care of.. also I admire that he continues to live so that he is a worthy Priesthood Holder
18. What is his favorite color? Blue maybe?? I don't think that he really has one
19. Will he read this? Yes
20. Who do you tag? Whomever would like to brag about their hubby's!!

Love you Skaughtiee!!!

Ok... I have had a lot of people ask me for my "expert couponing" advice ever since Scott bragged about my shopping trip. Well, I am sorry to disappoint, but I am not an expert... I do however owe my success to a couple of free websites. The first one is Pinching Your Pennies and the other one that I just started using is Savvy Shopper Deals. I also follow a blog that posts some fun deals here and there. So there you go I have revealed all my secrets :) .

We also just wanted to let you all know that Easton is now 4 lbs. 8 oz. and is doing well. It is great to see how little he was to now...

From Easton

From Easton

Here is a picture of Easton next to Kylee's doll... this was taken a week after he had come home.

From Easton

And here are Easton's proud sister and brother...

From Easton

From Easton

How to Turn 8 Bucks into 78 Bucks.

Awhile back I asked Teisha to start watching for more sales and try to shop on sales so we can try to save a pretty penny here and there. But I never thought it was worth clipping coupons and organizing them and whatever. Well Teish has taken it to the next level with it. She gets 2 papers every Sunday and frequents a couple websites that tell her of the sales related with the coupons in the paper. She does have to take a little extra time before she leaves for the store but I think she actually enjoys it. She came home braggin that she got almost 80 dollars worth but only had to spend 8 bucks. Then later says one of the things has a 10 dollar rebate. So we got paid 2 bucks to go shopping. And this wasn't even from the Beer Rebates that she is going to start to do as well. (KSL Clip 1 and 2 ) I do have to give my sister Laura credit as well. She gets like 5 papers every Sunday and has saved over 1400 dollars this year in grocerys. I even heard a husband at church braggin about his wife ebaying for coupons and rebates. They get all there cereal for 10 cents a box, etc... ok, well I'm done braggin about my wife but I think its actually cool that she is doing this and just wanted to show her that I appreciate her efforts. If anyone wants to know what sites Teisha uses or if you guys have any good ones as well, look Teisha up on Facebook and save me some more money!!