Christmas Eve Day

Christmas Eve Day we were going to take the kids to the movie.. and they were closed.. Guess thats what happens when you go to the $2.00 theater.. Camden couldnt understand why they were closed, but we went inside the mall.. ( ya I thought we were crazy too) and they rode the carousel. We checked out the Santa line, but was quick to turn back.
We picked up McDonalds happy meals and went to the cemetary to have a picnic with Kyndal. The boys were really well behaved and we had family prayer there. I said it this time, and of course was emotional thinking of Kyndal. Once we got in the car, Camden was not buckled in his car seat yet, and saw my tears. He patted my shoulder and said " I miss Kyndal too". That's all that was said. I love that kid.
The presents are wrapped.. ( camden wondered what we were getting Kyndal).. treats are baked.. last minute groceries purchased and we are off to the Acuna's house for tamale dinner and games. One thing Blades and I realized this year is that we really miss our family. Most of our friends around here have family too, so they talk of all the family dinners, gift exchanges and going to everyones house Christmas Eve and Day. We are thankful that the Acuna's invited our rambuctiousness to join them. Treats have been arriving at our doorsteps and the lbs are already starting to attach .. i can tell already :)
We hope you all have a wonderful Christmas.
Love the Whites!

Holiday Happenings

Holidays are here, and I am not sure if I am ready for this. There is still some shopping to do, treats to be made, and gifts to wrap. Theres no tape in the house.. how is that gonna work. I attempted to use masking tape, but Blades said that would be tacky. He is stopping on the way home from work tonight to get some real tape. The kids are looking forward to Santa's arrival. We have been reading Christmas stories at night, and doing our advent calendar.

We have been to Kyndal's grave to decorate and bought a few ornaments for her for our tree. We bought a pink stocking too!

We hope you have a wonderful holiday and you enjoy it with family and friends!!

Kyla, Jacob, Camden and Case visiting Santa at Ethel M. when we were in Vegas for Thanksgiving

The boys decorating a little tree for Kyndal's grave

The cemetary let us make an ornament and place it on a memorial tree.

The boys and their sister Kyndal

the finished ornament

Case.. Kyndal ( on the wall) Camden

A painting we just had done of Kyndal

One Hundred

1. I said I would never be a blogger.. and here were are at post number 100!!! ( in about a year)
2. I don't like icecream
3. I love my family.
4. Blades says Im addicted to facebook
5. I have to agree
6. I have the best husband
7. My kids are my life.
8. I'm getting a new calling and can't wait
9. I love blaring the radio in the car when I am by myself
10. I've been home from my mission for 9 years.
11. I feel old!
12. Both Blades and I love the fall
13. I've just been through the biggest change in my life loosing Kyndal
14. I love the temple
15. Can't wait to put up our Christmas tree
16. Blades and I met off the internet.. talked on the phone for a year.
17. and after we met engaged 5 days later
18. I love North Carolina
19. Blades loves to BBQ.. like really BBQ with the smoke and all
20. I need a haircut
21. I have great friends
22. I love my siblings.. and their kids
23. I have great neighbors
24. Blades has promised to paint my room.. Can't wait
25. I havent worn makeup for 3 days now
26. I love the smell of skunks
27. I laugh at Icarly and spongebob
28. I'm praying more
29. I love primary songs
30. I love our ward
31. I love cookiedough
32. I used to have huge speakers in my trunk ( ya I was ghetto)
33. Blades and I want to go on a cruise
34. We love Arizona
35. So glad we moved here, although we miss Vegas family and friends
36. Blades is glad I like it here.. he was worried
37. I miss my mom
38. Man this is alot to think of...
39. I love McDonald's Coke
40. I met wonderful people in WA on my mission that I still talk to.
41. I love my wedding rings and baby band ( each of my childrens names are engraved in it)
42. I love flip flops
43. I love to take a bath
44. I hate to have a dirty kitchen
45. I clean when i am irritated or mad
46. I love a clean car
47. I love clean windows
48. I love real mail
49. I love to journal and getting caught up on it
50. half way there.. wohoo
51. I love text messaging
52. I love taking pictures
53. I love looking at old pictures
54. I went to the winter olympics in SLC in 2002
55. I love Bunco and the girls in it
56. We go to target for thier popcorn and just to walk around
57. I love targets $1.00 section.. and clearance
58. I love Costco.. but was spending way too much money there.. so let my card expire
59. We love to have people over
60. Never have felt so loved than the last few months from family.. friends.. and neighbors
61. I love having my bed made up
62. Camden wants to play a game on the computer
63. Case is taking a nap
64. Blades is at work
65. We are going to go to Walmart
66. I love traditions .. new and old..
67. I love coupons
68. The kids love Chickfila.. mostly the icecream and playplace
69. I need new church shoes
70. My parents call me every day
71. I love it
72. I love to watch the Price is Right
73. And Oprah
74. Greys Anatomy
75. I like taking the kids to the park.. and they love it too
76. Are you bored yet?
77. The year I was born
78. The year Blades was born ( he says i robbed the cradle.. by 9 months dear)
79. The kids just got bunk beds.. and love them
80. I need to make them matching quilts for thier beds
81. Case is up
82. I love meals for the month.. my freezer is still stocked
83. Sonic coke is yummy
84. I played the flute for 5 years
85. the oboe for 1..
86. I'm a band nerd
87. So is Blades .. trumpet
88. Used to ditch school and sit in Amanda's truck all day hiding from security
89. Had great friends growing up
90. Still have some of those great friends
91. Blades is a hard worker
92. Case loves to say " tickle time" and its very clear.
93. Camden and Case tease and wrestle constantly
94. It drives me crazy.. but they are boys
95. The year i graduated from HS
96. I feel old
97. 3 more
98. I love to blog
99. Had a great New Years party in 99
100. YEAH heres to another 100 posts!

Befores and Afters

Blades Today.. Dec 09

Blades and Cori Nov 09

Blades and Cori December 08

It has been 1 year since we were in Mexico and Blades was having surgery. What an experience that was.. You can read about it in the archives under December 08.. ( I tried making a link, but couldnt) titled Mexico saga continues.

After about 2 weeks of being home, he had some complications, and ended up in ICU for 5 days and had 5 blood transfusions. It was very scarey, but sure are glad he is healthy and doing well now. He has lost 140 lbs and is feeling great.

Getting into the Christmas groove

It's a tradition when we are in Vegas around Christmas time to visit Ethel M chocolate factory.. It was a little chilly, the kids saw Santa and we ate some yummy chocolate. They were making Valentine Day chocolate while we were there, and the kids got to see it being made. ( I guess it's really not all that fresh since Valentines is months away) They have a huge cactus garden that is all lit up with Christmas lights.

We go with my brother Michael and Juanita... and Mike and Alleen Nelson.. between the 3 of us that all used to run around together.. we have 9 kids.. who would of thunk it..

I have more pictures to post, but swiped this one off of Alleen's blog.. thanks!

Bring on the Turkey

So I just wanted to write a quick blog post. We have so much to be grateful for this year. We are spending time at my Dad's house for Thanksgiving in Las Vegas, and it has been fun seeing how happy he is around my boys. He loves to do little projects with them.. They've tilled the garden, played basketball and lot's of hugs and kisses.We won't mention that Camden knocked out the headlights in one of my dads old cars out back... ( seriously Camden???)
It has been great to see family and friends and share traditions, and pictures of our Kyndal. We went to my cousin Chad and Rebecca's house last night for an early Turkey Day dinner. It was great. A few weeks ago, I was laying in bed and remembered that Blades had always wanted the kids' profile's done in black and white. Rebecca paints, and I sent her some pictures. I picked up the paintings last night and they are adorable. It was supposed to be a suprise for Christmas for Blades, but I couldnt wait. Im such a BAD secret keeper... I can't wait to get home and rearrange some items to find the perfect place for them. She did Kyndal's with a big flower in the picture on her head. It's perfect! I will post pictures later..
Happy Thanksgiving to all of you!!
http://rebeccaannart.blogspot.com

7 years and many more to come

We celebrate our anniversary today. 7 years seems like so long ago, but when I look at these pictures it seems like yesterday. Blades is an amazing husband, friend and father. Here are a few pictures from our special day all those years ago. We are going to a resort tomorrow night thanks to a cousin who is coming to watch the boys overnight. We have grown so much over the last 7 years.. and will grow so much in the next 7... ( and hopefully more).. I love you Blades!!!

A smooch outside of the temple

Eddie, Amorette, Emil, Cori, Blades, Sandra, Michael, Camie

I still think this way

The happy couple... November 9, 2002

Halloween at the Whitehouse

What a busy season for this Pirate and Caveman...

Ward Trunk or Treat

School dress up

Reed's Halloween Party

Halloween night

we have enough candy for the whole neighborhood

Williams, Whites and Millers

the reeds party.. the parents lined up and the kids came to trick or treat
talk about filling up your bucket quick! That night it was 60 out.. the next night 85.. so Camden got to wear no shirt on Halloween night

Camden and Chloe .. theyve been friends for 3 years now. arent they adorable

Case got this from the cakewalk.. a classic fall carnival game

Blades and Camden

Case and Cori

fishing.. another classic

Camden's buddies

His Princess's

My boys

at the trunk or treat.. we had a few extra kids.. it was hard chasing extras.. but with some help we all had a great time and glad they could join in on the fun

brotherly love..

getting ready

a cute gingerbread house.. halloween style

fun at scnepf farms

Camden and Chloe loved this rickety old rollercoaster. they are the third seats back.. camden with his arms up..and Chloe's hair in the wind

riding the gocart kinda bikes

Blades and Camden way in the back

Sydnee, Blades Case and Camden.. on the track

Cori and Case. watching the others ride.. Case wasnt a fan of any of them

On top of the haystack

Pumpkin Carvin'

We waited til about 2 hours before Halloween night to do pumpkins. Dad did them with the boys.. I took the pictures. The roasted seeds were oh so delicious!!!

Camden didnt like the feel of the pumpkin guts.. can you tell by his face??? ha ha

Cowboys and Indians

When my mom was here, she brought the kids a few toys ( from the dollar store)... and they loved them. They are still playing with them weeks later... These boys are too cute not to share their adventures with you!!