Pilling Family

New pictures of the boys.

2010-09-02T19:53:00.001-07:00

They are so cute. I know you will love them.

The power of 3!

2010-07-27T14:30:00.000-07:00

WOW, I was often told that the third child makes a world of difference. That is the most true statement ever! When it was just Pat and Jaden, even though Jaden is wild, I thought I had a handle on things. We were able to get places on time, I could prepare and serve meals, and even bed time was not bad. NOW, NO WAY! It takes about 45 extra minuets to do everything. Getting kids in the car with all their stuff is really overwhelming. Sitting through church is nothing short of a miracle. The baby needs to eat right in the middle of meal preparation, which makes the other kids get impatient demanding and whinny. Jaden knows that when mom is feeding baby Ryker, which is about every 3 hours, he can raid the snack cupboard, or run out the door. Even Patrick thinks it is funny to encourage misbehaving when I need to care for the baby. I find that being sleep deprived dose not help ether. For the sake of sanity I resort to the fallowing: "DR PEPPER" and lots of it. If I was not sure before, I am now, 3 is the max capacity for this family. I know that it gets better, the real question is when?????

The Pillings welcome Ryker Ray!

2010-06-17T16:12:00.000-07:00

I love to watch him sleep. He is so peacefull.

He is holding his hand weird, but his face is soooo cute.

Look how little he is.

A dubble take.

We are pleased to announce the arrival of Ryker Ray Pilling! He is such a great blessing to our family, even though nothing about getting him here went as planed. To start at the beginning I had been having contractions all the time for about 2 weeks and the hospital sent me home each time I went to get checked out. That was not fun at all, spending up to 4 hours a visit just to be sent home, Yuck. Well on Saturday June 5th I went in at about 9:30 pm and at 12:34 am Ryker was born. Because the hospital needed to monitor me for over an hour, there was not enough time for any pain medicine. That is right, I had him NATURAL!! Me of all people. I could not believe how tough I was. Although you can do anything for 45 min.

He was 5 lbs 5oz and was 17 in long. He is a well tempered baby, for now, and loves to be held by his brothers. Pat and Jaden love him so much. Brad made a video and you can view it at Brad's link on facebook.

Baby boy goes to New York

2010-02-15T10:45:00.000-08:00

Ok, I know it has been forever. Our camera is broke so I wanted to wait till it was fixed but that is not in the near future and you all probably want to know what is up with us. Well First, we are having our 3rd and last boy in June. His name at this point is Ryker Ray. "I hope he dose not have a speech problem, that is a lot of R's." The boys are getting very exited. I can not take them in a store with out them making me buy a toy for Ryker.
I also took Ryker to New York last month. It was the best thing ever. I love it there!! I stayed with my uncle Glen and his family. I loved being part of their lives, it really helped me get to know them better. I saw 3 shows. "View from a bridge", that was my favorite because Liev Schriber stared in it. He signed my play bill and I am having it framed. "Memphis", this one was fun and really upbeat. "Next to normal", this one was sad and really made you think about your family and how each one's actions effect the other members. I also went to some museums and just had a great time. Next time I go I will go when it is warmer.

An Update

2009-12-21T09:40:00.000-08:00

I know it has taken forever for me to post something new. Not that things are not happening, we are just so busy. Well here is the latest.

1. We are expecting baby #3 this summer.

I am 12 weeks and it has been harder than I remember. I have been very sick this time. BOO! I am taking this as a sign that a girl is in there. Patrick is so exited and asks me all the time to remind him what the baby's name is. We have 2 names picked out, ether Amber or Riker. My due date is July 1st, and this is the last one.

2. We are getting ready for Christmas.

Patrick wanted to have a colored tree this year and he chose purple of all things. He loved helping me place the gifts under it. Jaden and Pat both are always getting into it trying to get the candy canes Brad placed on the tree. I love to see the kids get exited about Christmas.

3. Brad got a new job.

Brad is now working at the Art Institute Collage. He loves it and it seems to be a good fit. It is still a contract position but we are hopeful that this one sticks. He is putting in so many hours and all though I am alone with the boys allot I am so proud of him for working to provide for us.

Halloween

2009-11-02T13:23:00.000-08:00

Both of the kids were so cute. Patrick loved his costume he never took it off for days. This year Pat told me if I was going tick or treating with them then I needed a costume too. He helped me pick it out. I looked great. Jaden, just being himself, totally completed his costume. What a great year.

New Beds and Quilts

2009-09-17T11:53:00.000-07:00

So our boys are into cars, "can you tell?" It was time to take the crib down and you guessed it more cars beds. We got Pat a Lightning McQueen bed for his birthday, and Jaden got a little car bed for his. Pat says that it is Sally, because it is blue and smaller that Lightning,(His bed). They love it.

No cars room would be complete without some quilts to go with it. I have the best grandma in the whole world. She is so talented and I love her willingness to make special keepsakes for the boys. She hand made both quilts for the boy's beds. Each is unique and special. Jaden loves to point to the correctors and tell me all about them. Bed time takes longer now but it is well worth it. They will be so sung and warm this winter.

At the Cabin

2009-08-03T11:47:00.000-07:00

My family went to see my parents last weekend. We had so much fun. We went up to the cabin in Ceader City. Brad and the kids had never been there before. My boys loved being out side and roasting hot dogs and marshmallows. I love making great memories.

A Busy Month

2009-07-19T11:52:00.000-07:00

Well with so much is going on I think you should have the highlights. We took the kids to the zoo, and they loved it. Jaden ran all over showing us all the animals. Pat had his favorites and those were the animals we took pictures of. They had such a great day.

Jaden also had a birthday. My little boy is two now. I can not believe it some times. We had a little party for him. Bryce and Jamie came and also lots of grand parents. It was a great day. Also that week I put some of the baby things away. (That was full of mixed emotions.) Jaden is no longer sitting in a high chair. He is up with us at the table. He is truly a little BOY.

Food In UT

2009-07-11T18:40:00.000-07:00

I am reviewing restaurants in the northern Utah area and I have a blog spot you all of you to check out. Each week I will review a different place, and let you in on how the experience was. This is something I love to do and I know that every one will find some where to eat that they have never been. I think that going out to eat is fun, and finding a new place is great. Check me out. The link is under Food Reviews to the right. Visit often because each week will be different review.

Welcome Summer

2009-05-27T18:44:00.000-07:00

Summer is in full swing here at the Pilling house. My boys spend about 8 hours a day out side. They do all sorts of things. I love summer it is my favorite time of the year and now I am out side so much i will never need to go tanning again.

Patrick is quite the bike rider and loves to go riding around. It is all I can do to keep him in my sight. Jaden is so fearless most of the time he runs out back, "some times through the dog door," and I find him out on the tramp in only a dipper. They also love going to the park and playing. I like this too because I can take Piper and wear all 3 of them out at the same time. Our water bill will not only go up because of the yard, but the boys need so many baths. With all the digging and throughing dirt on each other, I don't know if they will get one bath a day or 2. I have a new respect for "play clothes".

Brad and I also put in our garden. We will have allot of veggies this year. We also have lots of pretty flower all over. I am on the go so much, If I pass out when summer is over you will know why.

Pat's Birthday Party

2009-05-27T18:30:00.000-07:00

Well all I can say is I am a working mom now and I need to get cought up on my blog. So much has happend. I will start at the begining. Patrick had his 6th birthday party. He had quite a good turn out and we went to Clasic fun center so all the kids could play. Here are the highlights. Patrick is not the biggest pizza fan but he loves cake and ice cream. He Chose a cars cake, it is still his favorite movie and his entire room is in that decore. He had a great party.

Just the 4 of us.

2009-03-16T18:40:00.000-07:00

Ok, scenes my last entry lots of things have happened. So to give a quick recap, it went like this.

As i mentioned last time we were dealt a bad hand. Well I just put it all in the lords hands and it all took care of itself. At the end of February I accepted the position at Wyndham, and as it turned out I don't have to move. A few days later I lost the baby. That was a hard thing, but we all feel like it was the right thing for our family. Scenes then Brad and I have been spending allot of quality time with the boys and I feel like our family is just perfect with just the 4 of us. Here are some pictures. Looking at them makes me feel very happy with my little family. I hope you all enjoy them too.

Good thing Bad thing?????

2009-02-19T16:59:00.000-08:00

Well this past month has been one of the most stressful times in my life, and that is saying something. To start at the beginning, at the end of Jan. I found out I was pregnant. I was so exited. Hopefully this one is out baby girl, so i changed doctors and got my insurance all in order. After that I started looking at out situation and was so glad that we were finally getting some bills paid down and were starting to recover from Brad not having work last year.

What was I thinking. The first week of Feb the hormone change hit. I have been quick to anger and not handling daily life as well as I did before. Then if that was not enough Brad told me last Friday that he was laid off from his job. I lost it that day. I don't think I have stopped crying scenes. That news combined with all the hormones is killing me. All of the old fears and issues I have had with Brad are coming back. And what is worse I can't stop them because my pregnancy.

I was lucky to have an opportunity come my way in the form of a job offer. That also comes with stress and challenges. If I took it yes our money situation would be fixed but, Brad would resent me, and we would have to sell our house and move, not to mention the kids would have to be in day care after Brad found a job.

All of these things could be both good or bad things, but which one. I wish I could see more clearly. If any one has some helpful hints I could use them, because with all that is going on I can't enjoy much. I want to go back to Jan. and just be exited for our new baby.

A Wicked Road Trip

2009-01-12T17:26:00.000-08:00

Last week was the best. First I need to say that I have a great family. Brad is so great. Not to mention Dallas and Ashleigh. With out them I would never have had this chance. I love my family for all they do.

My best friend Mandi and I went on a road trip to California. The point was to see Wicked the musical. We tried in Dec. to get tickets for the tour that comes to UT in april but we were unable to. It was a good thing because I got to go on a mini vacation insted. The show was AMAZING!!!!! If any of you have not seen it yet you need to do what ever it takes. I have been to the theater more and more these days but this was by far my favorite. The songs are unforgetable I can't say enough about it. I LOVED IT.

Family Picture Update

2008-12-18T12:50:00.000-08:00

Last week, after two years it was time to update out family pictures. Because it had been so long I had forgotten that some times picture day dose not always go as planed. After an hour of keeping the boys clean we got to the mall. To my horror the photo place was running late and our kids were not that patient. We all went home and tried again the next morning. I think it went better the second time.

Playing in the leafs

2008-12-02T17:40:00.000-08:00

So the giant tree in out front yard is not only good for keeping out house cool in the summer but it droppes lots of leafs. Our boys had so much fun. What a good way to spend a weekend. Who knew that Jaden of all of us would be the first to help clean up.

Halloween

2008-11-07T12:26:00.000-08:00

This year was not a traditional Halloween. Although Patrick chose his costume and wanted to ware it some of the time he was not into the idea of trick or treating. The boys dressed up and after about 3 houses Pat was done. We went home and played with dry ice instead. So even though we don't have a lot of candy we still had a good time as a family.

Getting Sauced

2008-10-20T10:49:00.001-07:00

This was a very Yummy weekend for the Nelsons and the Pillings. As many of you know when the Nelsons get together there is not allot of sitting around. Any visiting going on is probably out in the yard or in this Case around the stove. The theme for this visit was to increase food storage. I have a great recipe for spaghetti sauce, and for a few years now my family bottles it. Each family got to make the variety of their choice. Some had no meat while others had mushrooms, and Brad made his own with hot peppers. Every one had a good time. I really love spending the time with my parents. Now that we don't share a house I really miss having them around. Thanks for all their help.

Seson of Change

2008-09-18T12:29:00.000-07:00

So looking back over the summer all I can see is all the changes that have happened to my family. Some are very subtle, and some are long over due.

First, Jaden it seemed such a short time ago that he was a baby. Sleeping and crying all the time. Now he is more like his dad each day. All he wants to do is RUN. Yes not walk run. He is into every thing and the higher it is the more fun it must be. He never seems to stop. Also he is trying to talk. At only 15 months old. I bought him some new clothes, "he grows so fast," and he is such a little boy now. My soft little Jaden bear is but a memory and Jumping Jaden has arrived.

Second, Pat wow, he is such a big boy. His mind is just racing all the time as he learns new things. He has so many questions. As you can see he gets up and ready for school all by himself and he just loves school. My boy is growing up. When I tell him how cute he is he responds the same way. " Mom I am not cute I am hansom, Jaden is cute." Here some of the other things he likes to say.

I don't think so.

Are you sure?

I have a deal for you.

He also loves to sing songs and play with friends and play with play dough. He watches TV less and less each day. I must be doing something right.

Third, Piper. She is not a puppy any more. She grows into a dog more each day. She just finished puppy school last week. I am so happy with the way her training went. She has great manners and follows commands pretty well. She starts her intermediate class in October. She has been good for the boys. Jaden and Pat just love her and they all play all the time. She is just another member of the family. Brad even spoils her like he dose the kids.

Forth, Brad and I over the past few months we have become much closer as a couple. We are communicating more and our relationship is getting so much better. I have noticed that my attitude plays allot in the family vibe. and so I have been trying to be more considerate of Brad's feelings. That alone has done wonders. You can defiantly get more with hony than vinegar when it comes to Brad.

Finally, My business, I have taken the challenge of running a hole region. For those of you who don't know what I do, I am in the marketing business. I am in charge of managing people that generate surveys in the north part of California. I am so pleased with how smooth it is running. Sure like all managers I have settle the occasional dispute and take the late phone call, but over all it is the most beneficial job I could have. I get to travel a little, and I still have plenty of family time. "The pay is nice to."

My First Garden

2008-07-26T19:52:00.000-07:00

Fresh Herbs Raspberries

First Pick of the Season

The Garden

The Tomatoes

So I decided to try my hand at gardening. This is my first year in a house of my own and luckily it had a reestablished space for a garden. With some tweaking I made it my own. Surprisingly Brad wanted to get involved too. He picked a spot and planted some things that he likes, Hot peppers and tomatoes. He has a green thumb. The boys have loved playing in the dirt. Pat has a spot. It is just for him to dig around, and he pulls all the weeds he finds there in. He also has buried some toy cars and made a big hole. Jaden just loves to eat the dirt he finds. He also tries to put rocks and small green peaches, that he finds on the ground in his mouth. We really need to watch that one. I am just glad that they are learning about the earth and growing things.

My surprise gift...

2008-07-09T21:51:00.000-07:00

I had a interesting night. Let me tell you the story.

I was putting Pat to bed when Dallas and Ashleigh came in to the room and said. "We have a surprise for you. Don't ask questions, the only thing is we need your car." Knowing my past you would assume I said No, but I didn't. Later I see the car pull up with something hanging out of the back of it. Surprised I could not believe what I saw. A 9 foot Batman poster. Knowing that Batman is my favorite supper hero, and I am a big Christian Bale fan, I was so happy that they did this for me. Now batman is in my living room and I see it every day. It motivates me to one day have a theater room, so it can have a proper home.

Out at the fair

2008-07-05T09:32:00.000-07:00

The family went out to the fair last week. Brad took the pictures so I got to be one of the boys. We did every thing from Ride wild rides to minni golf. I love making memories with my kids like that. There is nothing like sharing a hot dog and Cotton candy with your kids on a summer day. We also stayed and watched the fire works later that night. I have never seen Jaden so still. He was fixated with the lights.

Tee Ball

2008-07-05T09:23:00.000-07:00

Patrick just finished Tee ball. He realy did well. I thought that he may be to young but he suprised me. It took some time for him to get used to running after he hit the ball, but by the end of the 8 weeks he had it down. I hope he continues with it in future years.