.......The McAffee's.......

2009-04-30T20:18:00.002-06:00

I took Kiya shopping in St. George and I let her look at her own section while I was looking for stuff for the boys. Boy was I surprised when she came up to me with this blue dress (in the right size!) and matching shades. What could I do? I let her have them and now I have to have the dress washed all the time. She is definitely her mother's daughter!

Speaking of being the only girl in the house. Sometimes when you only have brothers you have to trick the baby brother into playing dress-up. I think she did a pretty good job! She said she was an "artist". I guess we will have to see what Rafe says when he gets older.

Boys will be boys!

2009-04-30T20:10:00.002-06:00

The boys had to try on their Dad's football gear. We had just got back from Rye's first home game and the boys just had to be boys! Rye plays for the IF Mustangs and we were so excited when they won! We had to hide out in the car for the fourth quarter because it was so cold, but luckily I could see the scoreboard still. Every five seconds Brady would yell from the back of the car, "Are we winning?"

2009-04-30T19:59:00.002-06:00

While we were in St. George we went to see some fossilized dinosaur tracks. The guy who owned the land was leveling it when one of the blocks of shale flipped over and wahlaa! Dino tracks!

Yes, We are suckers! Everyone had to get something from the gift shop.

Here's a dino track

The kids in front of fossilized eggs

St. George

2009-04-30T19:35:00.002-06:00

So right after Disneyland we got to go to St. George, UT. Rye had a football game down there. We decided that if we had to drive that far we might as well stay down there and enjoy the weather. The kids had a blast. They were so ready for down time that included a pool. They got mad at us in Disneyland because we kept making them go back to park instead of playing in the pool. Therefore here are pool pictures because that was all they wanted to do!

Here is Rafe. He was really brave with his life jacket and floater!

Kiya posing as usual

Brady

Brenna floating!

Kiya jumping in. I love the halfway in!

More posing!

All three kids

I told you he got brave!

Kiya and Brenna Thankfully Trish and I bought the same floaty without even knowing it!

Easter

2009-04-30T19:11:00.004-06:00

Easter this year was fun as usual, with the Easter egg hunt, Sunday morning church, and great dinner at Rye's Moms.

This is Rye's sister Trish and her adorable girls Brenna and Chey

Here's the whole family. I had to beg the kids and Rye to get this one.

All the grandkids

Rafe

Run Brady Run

All the cousins before the great egg hunt

Kiya and Brenna

Disneyland

2009-04-06T15:25:00.009-06:00

Well lets just say that we had a blast! It has been a little bit of a wild ride. First we left all of our toiletries at home. Yep no makeup, no shampoo, no toothbrush. Luckily for me I keep a spare toothbrush in my purse. Then my mom thought that the line she was in for a 1 1/2 hrs was to the enchanted garden. Unfortunately for her it was get your picture with Tinkerbell. Mom was the only one who was over 10 in line, but she didn't notice. To give her credit though the picture is great! We have had a blast riding rides, eating ice cream and purchasing princess costumes (and no you don't want to know how much that costs!)I think that the kids have summed it up best. Brady- "That was awesome!", Kiya- "I need some cotton candy and some of them mouse ears!" Rafe "Them dinosaurs are going to eat me!"

This is Kiya and Brady in front of the castle all lit up!

My parents braved the trip and came with us to Disneyland. This is my parents and the kids waiting to go to the Aladdin Musical. Some of the kids were cranky from waiting in line. While we were watching the show Rafe came up to me and said that he had to go to the bathroom. Guess what no bathrooms in the theater. You have to get a special ticket then run a block to the bathroom. Whew we made it! Than five minutes later, Kiya says "Mom I really have to go I can't hold it!" Another special ticket, another block, and Whew we barely made it!

Rafe and Sully He was intimidated and excited all at the same time!

Castle all lit up!

Rafe and Mr. Incredible One of my favorite photos

Looking out the port hole in the finding Nemo ride. Rye and Brady stood in line for this ride and Kiya, Rafe and I went to go to the Princess Fair. You would think that any girl would want to get her picture with a princess. Not Kiya! She was crying and complaining that she just wanted to ride the Nemo ride. So when Rye called and said he was at the front of the Nemo line, we abandoned the princesses and went to Nemo. So there will be no Princess pictures in our trip.

And the Nemo ride was awesome!

Brady waiting in line

Kiya and Dad riding A Bugs life ride!

We were watching the HSM Parade. and to our surprise Kiya got pulled out of the crowd to dance with the dancers. When it was all over she sat on my sister Jenni's lap and said, "They picked me because my hair is so pretty!"

More Dancing!

Rafe waiting at the bus stop. He was kind of a little bugger. Loved have his own freedom. I should have got that kid a leash!

Instead Rye carried that boy on his shoulders most of the time. And we only had one small accident involving Rafe and the exit sign. "Dad bonked my head!"

Dad and the kids. Notice the stuffed animals they won! They were very excited about that!

Chip and Dale. This picture was so hard to take. Somehow my camera got set to timer so when we went to get the picture after waiting in line it wouldn't work. I got some nice pictures of the street though. Finally I figured out what was wrong and beg the people in front of me to let us get this picture!

Rafe and Buzz. I know. I know. He is the only one in the pictures with characters. The other two just loved the rides!

The Fam waiting in line to Soaring over California. The ride is so realistic! It was my Dad's favorite ride. I got sick! So not my favorite.

My mom got soaked on the Grizzly River Run. It was her favorite ride!

Everyone else liked it too!

Brady and Kiya with their Mouse ears! Everyone was wearing them. You almost felt out of place without them.

My sweet kids waiting in line.

The very first picture we took. They almost look like they love each other.

Well that was the end of our trip. Oh wait there was that 15 hr drive home. My hind end still hurts. Rye has bruises on his elbows from leaning against the armrests. It was painful, but we are so glad to be home. It was such a fun trip. I hope that the kids remember the fun they had. Brady was fearless! There was no ride that he wouldn't do. Kiya was the entertainer. Her comments made us laugh for hours! I need some cotton candy and some of them mouse ears, They picked me because my hair is so pretty, My belly hurts I think some cotton candy will help, Shiver me timbers, That's what pirates say! Rafe was brave also. He loved the rides and watching him in Build a Bear was so funny. He picked a turtle and promptly put a Finding Nemo shirt on him and Mickey ears. And to sum it up Kiya once again after the amazing fireworks "Dreams really do come true!"

Rafe turns three

2009-04-02T19:52:00.003-06:00

Our baby turned three in March. It is exciting and sad all at the same time. He is such a super fun kid to have around. Except for when he decides that he is a puppy for 1/2 hour. I just can't speak dog so it is a little hard in the morning to figure out what he wants when he is just whimpering. The best part is that he just knows he is our baby and can get away with anything. That is why half the time I find him snuggled up between me and Rye in bed.

This is Austyn and Rafe posing for the camera.

The curse is broken!

2009-03-07T19:03:00.003-07:00

This weekend Brady went to two wrestling tournaments and got first place in his weight class. Last year he wrestled and it was a hard year, but he never complained. He was just excited to go to practice and see his friends. This marks a turning point for him. He fought really hard to win his medals. So of course his parents are bragging and are as proud as can be. Yeah Brady!!!

What a trip!

2009-02-01T19:52:00.002-07:00

This post goes out to my sister Kami, who I wasn't going to tell on, but because she made a post on myspace, I am returning the favor! So friday was an interesting day. My mom, Kami and I went to Idaho Falls. Mom and Kami were shopping and I was doing some training with the new laser my dental office has purchased. First the laser is awesome! For my hygiene friends it is great for perio. I loved it! But now for the really funny stuff. Yeah Kami! So we had to be home by a certain time because Kami's girl and my girl were dancing at the home basketball game. My Mom (no offense) drives kind of slow so I took over the wheel. And we decided to get ice cream before we left town. Well on the way home Kami kept screaming that her cone was dripping. Yeah for me! So my big sis (mommy's little piggy) had chocolate running down her shirt and pants. Brown stains! Oh I wish we would have had somewhere else to go. Then Kami decided to litter (shame on her!) and threw her cone out the window. As karma would have it the window gets stuck open. Awesome! Now Kami is freezing in the back because the window won't close and I won't stop because we have to hurry. That's when I said that I wished I had my camera so I could blog this fun trip. And Kami threatened me not to say anything. I did finally pull over because baby Kolt was in the back and I couldn't have him freeze. My mom and Kami both had to push on the window to get it up. Then the ice cream started to make me sick and I was having stomach cramps. I think it was because I was laughing so hard at this point. Anyways fun trip. I had a great time. Kami I love you!

Daddy's little boy

2009-01-18T19:50:00.002-07:00

I came upstairs and Rafe was grooming his Dad. One of them is having a great time and one not so much. Can you guess which is which?

Ballet and Ball

2009-01-18T19:40:00.003-07:00

Here's our little Kiya doing her ballet at the basketball halftime. We got to watch our niece Daisha play ball and then halftime entertainment by Kiya. Fun Night!

Daisha is #20 The one with her hands up!

Sledding Fun

2009-01-18T19:29:00.002-07:00

Brady flying down the hill! He almost ran over me.

Kiya and Rafe trying to get Brady going

Kiya flying down the hill!

Rafe and Brady having fun

Dino napping

2008-12-28T19:46:00.002-07:00

Rafe was so fun this year for Christmas. Santa brought him a giant remote controlled dinosaur named Spike. Well on Christmas Day we always go to Rye's Parents and spend Christmas with them. To our surprise, Rafe came out of his bedroom and told all of us to shush. He said his dino was sleeping. Sure enough he had carried the dinosaur to his room and put him in his bed. He then covered him up with a dinosaur blanket. Coincidence I'm sure.

Christmas day

2008-12-28T19:33:00.002-07:00

This is little Rafe opening presents

Kiya opening presents

Brady opening presents

We woke up Christmas morning to 2ft of snow. Poor Rye was shoveling for a long time.

Merry Christmas

2008-12-28T19:14:00.003-07:00

My nephews Jake and Kent on Christmas eve. We always have family home evening at my Mom's house.

My sister Amy and her gorgeous girl Kenna

Rye and I acting like we love each other

The boys James, Brady, Keyan And Asher

My sister Mia her hubby Chad and the baby Jorden

Kiya doing her dance for family home evening

Her mom trying to lead her(not very well by the way)

My neice Daisha singing

She's a dancing queen

2008-12-28T19:01:00.003-07:00

This is kiya and on the right is her cousin Brenna. They clogged for the wish upon a star program that helps kids in our area.

The burnette in the back left is her cousin Maycee.

This is Kiya and her Dad. And yes sometimes she can wrap him around her finger!

First Snow

2008-12-28T18:54:00.001-07:00

Well it finally snowed here and the kids couldn't wait to go outside and check it out.

Four going on Sixteen

2008-11-16T12:56:00.003-07:00

So our little Kiya is growing up. I made dinner last week and told her to come and get it. She yelled back that she was in the bathroom. I naturally assumed that it meant something to do with the toilet. Fifteen minutes latter I was getting concerned. So I called for her again. She then informed me that she was doing her hair and she would eat in a little while. Ahhhh! Teenagers Opps! I mean Ahhh four year olds!

Rockband Heaven, Brady turns Seven!

2008-11-16T12:42:00.003-07:00

Guess what Brady wanted for his Birthday

This game takes concentration

Even Rafe got into the fun

Okay so we pretended that it was a Birthday party, we really wanted someone to play Rockband with!

Let the Force be with you!

2008-11-16T12:29:00.002-07:00

So as you can see Star Wars was the theme of this Halloween. Kiya was Princess Leah.

Rafe was Chewbocca. Or a wookie Whatever! It was the best costume I got.

Brady was a storm trooper, but everybody thought he was Dark Vader.

All smiles around their pumpkins I carved.

Rafe is going to kill his Dad

2008-10-22T19:46:00.002-06:00

When Rafe gets older and realizes that his dad put him in pink underwear (his sister's) I think that he will want to kill his dad. I guess Dad couldn't find any clean scoobydoos. Lucky for Rafe his mom found him some so he wore these pink panties only long enough for his parents to have blackmail material!

More Flag Football

2008-10-22T19:25:00.003-06:00

Here's Brady playing quarterback!

Waiting to grab someone's flag!

Keyan, Brady and Sage Not their best smiles

Keyan and Brady

Rye turns 32

2008-10-22T19:11:00.004-06:00

Rye turned 32 on the 24th of Sept. The kids had a blast watching him blow out candles and open presents.

Rye Blowing out the candles! I'm sure he'll want to kill me for this one.

Opening presents

Also a big Happy Birthday to my sis Mia who as the unfortunate luck to be born on the same day as my husband. Unfortunate for her, because usually I'm working so hard on my hubby's birthday that I forget hers! Love you Mia!

First Touchdown!

2008-09-13T19:40:00.003-06:00

Brady running in for the touchdown!

Brady and Keyan on the right

Today was the first flag football game. Brady was really excited. He was counting down the days until it was time to play. He was a little disappointed that he didn't get to play on Keyan's (his cousin's) team, but his team is really fun and the coach is energetic. All in all a good game. I don't know who was more excited when he made a touchdown, Rye or Brady.

He got the bronze!

2008-09-12T22:29:00.009-06:00

Rye with current world heavyweight champ Byamba from Mongolia

Bronze Medal Fight

Rye in the arena. It is was held where the Lakers use to play.

This last weekend, Rye and I went to Los Angeles so Rye could compete in the 2008 US SUMO OPEN. Lucky for me he doesn't compete in the heavyweights. He can just barely make the middleweight class. That is not to say he is fat, but there was some fasting involved so he could make weight at 253Lb. (And some running around the arena) He got to compete against some of the best guys in the world. He started wrestling about four years ago when a guy from work, who is the US heavyweight champion, asked him to come and participate in a tournament that he was putting on. I guess he was bored, because we went and for three years in a row Rye won the gold medal against the other middleweights. So once again Casey (the heavyweight) beg Rye to go to the Open. We thought maybe we would get a vacation so we decided we would go. FYI-Not really a vacation and we saw way to much crack. Rye had to wrestle in 8 matches and he won the Bronze. The really cool thing is that he was the only competitor to beat the Mongolian that won the gold. Ahhh... if only the bracketing could have been a little different. Then I would be married to the silver or gold medalist.

Fishing

2008-09-12T22:01:00.008-06:00

Rafe trying to reel in the fish so he could touch it again!

Dad and Kiya with her fish

Brady holding his fishing pole

Well with summer starting to look like it was over, Grampa Mac and Grandma Mac decided that we needed to go fishing. Brady hinted to Grandpa a little too. So we decided to head up to the fish hatchery to catch some fish. (We're not stupid! No lake for us. Just guaranteed catching!) The kids had a great time. Rafe just liked to touch the wiggly fishes and then throw them back in the water. Kiya was super excited. Brady never quit. He just kept fishing and fishing and fishing. Mom enjoyed the picnic lunch. Dad got a migraine and then the fun was over for everyone. We were super quiet on the way home so he could sleep. Also we didn't want to get puked on.

More fun at the lake

2008-08-08T14:20:00.006-06:00

Can you believe it? After ten days at Alturas Lake we took one week off and returned for our second week of camping. So here are the pictures of us the second week. We had a really good time with my side of the family. Rhett and Russ give all the boat rides the kids could ask for!

Brady

Kent

Russ That water is cold!

Daisha

Kami

Robert and Ryker

Rafe in a hole

Alyssa

Tajen

Mom

Dad

Rye

Dray, Keyan, Kent

Brea

Ryker

Rhett

Rafe

Rafe

Keyan

Kiya

2008-08-08T14:08:00.004-06:00

Rye

Rhett

Russ

Here's the big boys wakeboarding.

Fun at the Lake

2008-07-23T21:02:00.002-06:00

For the last ten days we have been vacationing at Alturas Lake. I think everyone had a good time, except for the mosquitos. Kiya said, "That they liked her bum!". Buttcrack is a terrible thing to show when you don't have repellant on it. We all had a good time. The next couple of posts show some of the fun we had.

2008-07-23T20:30:00.003-06:00

For the last two years one of my sister Jenni's friends from work has come up to Alturas for a couple of days and he takes whoever he can get, to go on a hike with him. Last year Brady and Rye went, but it was a long hike and Rye ended up carrying Brady most of the way home because he was so tired. This year we told Chris that he had to do a shorter distance for the kids. (Okay the adults too!) So this year we went to 4th of July lake. It was about 2 1/2 miles there and back. Rye and I were debating on who we were going to take with us. Then we decided that it was a family vacation so everyone goes no matter who we have to carry. We were worried about our little Rafe going so far, but to our amazement he made it there and most of the way back all by himself.

2008-07-23T20:04:00.005-06:00

Start, Middle, and End!

One of my proudest moments is when Brady decided to be brave and tried to ski. By the end of the trip he was getting up with the big boys and braving the one hand so he could wave. Good Job Brady! (Our bribe of a full-body wetsuit helped too!)

2008-07-23T19:30:00.002-06:00

One of the best parts of the trip was watching all the parents offer the kids bribes to go sking. It started out with new nintendo DS games. Then it escalated to a XBOX 360. Our girl Kiya was so funny. Her bribe was she wanted to cut paper with sissors. Then she increased the price to cutting magazines with sissors. All the other parents were laughing, because our girl had the cheapest price. Then they asked if we were really that mean and didn't let her have sissors. The truth is we don't because you just haven't seen her with a good pair of sissors. She's cut up a good bed sheet before.

Naughty Boy

2008-07-05T00:10:00.004-06:00

Apparently Rafe knows that today is the first day that I have posted on my blog. He really must want to be the star of the show, because shortly after the parade my baby almost lost his life by his mother's hand. First a little background info. My dad for the last several years has grown all the flowers for my yard from seed. He watches over them like a hawk making sure that I don't kill them. Today he came over and said that he couldn't believe how great they were taking off. Well in comes Rafe. The pictures explain it all. He pulled out close to fifteen of my marigolds and then for good measure threw them in the bushes. I couldn't find two of them so who knows where they are. I must not of scared him too bad though, because that sure is a cute smile holding all my chopped marigolds!

All of us at the parade

2008-07-04T13:07:00.000-06:00

Here we are! (Upper picture)Rafe, Brady, Braelyn, Kiya, Maddy, and Kendyl

Rafe and his Candy

2008-07-04T13:01:00.001-06:00

Rafe was so funny at the parade. We only had two buckets for candy and he refused to put his candy in Kiya's or Brady's Bucket. So the entire parade he held on to all his candy with a deathgrip. He also cried at the begining of the parade when the other kids got to all the candy before him.

Fourth of July Fun

2008-07-04T12:50:00.000-06:00

Today we went to the 4th of July Parade. As you can see it is not much, just firetrucks and a few flags, but the kids had a great time catching candy.