J/K Mask Family

Superbowl 2010

2010-02-08T13:12:00.000-08:00

Saints vs the colts. As my boys are getting older this is getting pretty fun to see them get intense and excited about the Superbowl and sports in general. L.J. went back and forth during the game he just wasn't sure who he wanted to win. About the last 5 min. of the game he was pretty sure he wanted the Saints to take the win. So all in all we had BBQ Ribs & Ckn, corn, mashed potatoes, and football cupcakes. Everything was really yummy. I never make ribs so this was surely a feast. Joseph said he felt like a king. Thanks to Parker we had the best ribs ever as he put him in his smoker all day long. I wonder can we top this Superbowl party? It was pretty fun.

Victoria

2010-02-08T12:59:00.000-08:00

Tori is discovering! She was very upset when I told her she couldn't go to school with her hair like this.. I didn't want to say anything to upsetting because I think she is beautiful. So I told her it would be hard to see her teacher and her friends with her hair in her face. And she sadly agreed it might be a little hard.
(PS The middle picture in the post is the one day we had this discussion.)

Memories!

2010-02-08T12:52:00.000-08:00

I have made some resolutions this year, so far I am doing ok. Sometimes I choose just to do nothing because chances are I will choose not to do it. I started this blog a year or two ago and have made like maybe two posts a year. I keep a book called the blue binder, in it I have some of the most memorable quotes/ things my kids have done and said that I always want to remember. But, wouldn't it be that more priceless if there was a picture or two to compliment the funny things they say and do. So I decided to be more diligent in blogging and documenting. And hopefully, in the future my kids will feel and remember.

Love Mom!

This one is for you! AMY

2009-10-25T13:26:00.000-07:00

All of my kids have had a favorite pair of shoes. Rayla had her ruby red slippers that she wore till her toes poked out. Joseph had a boot that he carried all his treasure in to keep Rayla from stealing them. Spencer had something he wore with his pirate get up. Tori had her pink sandals with all the bling. Andrew just got a blue pair or soccer shoes from his cousin Alex. He loves how fast he runs in them, he sleeps with them on and he has even discover if he gets upset with you he can cause a lot of damage when he stamps on your bare foot. We have learned when we want to discipline him for something all we have to do is take one shoe off and his whole world crumbles. Here is a picture of the kids playing street hockey. Notice Andrews blue shoes. One look and you will see why I had to take this picture.

Just Another Day

2009-04-14T17:14:00.000-07:00

These pictures where taken today of the Porter Boy. He just has a smile that can melt my heart. I just wish I had a better camera and that these pictures weren't so blurry.

2009-04-14T17:07:00.000-07:00

Superstition Farms

2009-02-15T20:25:00.000-08:00

In the fall for playgroup we went to Superstition Farms. We loved it. We got to go on a ride and see lots and lots of cows even some babies that were born just that very day. We got to pet lots of farm animals, play in cotton, and best of all we got to drink a fresh cup of chocolate milk. Can't wait to visit the farm again in the future.

Andrew and Porter

2008-11-17T21:04:00.000-08:00

It amazes me how they can look so much alike and be so different. Before Porter was born I wondered if he would look more like my older three. Dark hair- hazel/brown eyes or like my last two little blonde kiddies with blue eyes. Well the Porter boy definitly has his own little look. I see a little of all his older siblings in him sometimes more than others.

Sometimes life just stinks!

2008-11-06T20:05:00.000-08:00

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Before Porter was born Rayla bought him some super cute onesizes with little doggie slippers. And every morning after he was born she was very helpful and would bring me cute things to put on him.

Spencer has a special way with babies. With both Andrew and Porter I can hand them to him crying and he will patiently hold them and love them. It really upsets him to see his baby brother sad. Spencer is a sweetheart.

Moments like this are what its all about

2008-11-06T19:53:00.000-08:00

Birthday Month(September)

2008-11-05T21:54:00.000-08:00

It all starts with Andrews birthday. This year Andrew had an orange-red birthday. He had an orange cake, w/ orange candle, orange balloons etc.

Then was Joseph's birthday. He wanted to go hiking/ camping with his dad and brother. They went to the mud caves and found some awesome frogs. Joseph even got down and dirty and went swimming with them in a big tub. Andrew was the hiker boy. He was tired and hot before the hike realy got going. But at least he had a walking stick. He loves to just stop and say hey guys wait for me.

Then was Victoria's birthday. We just enjoyed a nice Saturday at home she loved her pink pony cake and littlest pet shops!

2008-11-05T21:49:00.000-08:00

For along time Andrew would'nt call Porter anything but his baby. Now he is happy to refer to him as Porter boy. He is very proud of his little brother and loves to show him off.

The Tie Dye Kids

2008-11-05T21:46:00.000-08:00

Its our new Labor Day Tradition. We had so much fun making these shirts. We were really happy with the way they all turned out. So they all four proudly wore their shirts to school the next day.

Blessing Day

2008-11-05T21:38:00.000-08:00

We were so lucky to have so many family members here for Porters blessing including Granny and Grandpa. In Porters blessing the one thing that really stands out to me is how many times his daddy told him he was loved. We LOVE our little PB!!

2008-11-05T21:28:00.000-08:00

This Fall we had the opportunity to go to Utah for conference. We were really happy to be able to introduce Aunt Shirley to Porter.
We love our Aunt Shirley.

2008-11-05T21:15:00.000-08:00

So halloween this year was kind of a blur for me. Hopefully next year I will feel more on top of things. We didn't even take any pictures. Porter didn't even get into his little pumpkin outfit:(
Dang! But next year will be better. Rayla was a Renaissance Princess, Joseph was a snake catcher, Spencer was crazy man, or retired rock star, Tori was a beautiful princess, Andrew was scooby doo.
We did our usual. We had vege soup in yummy pumpkin bread bowls. Grandma Munson and Grandma Hydeman both came over. April, Parker and Quincy came over and everyone enjoyed the trick or treating.
One funny story... Andrew was a kick while trick or treating. I guess when he went up to one of the houses to trick or treat he just ran right in and everyone thought he had run ahead so they went up to the next house. When they got to the next house they realized that Andrew wasn't there yet. So they went back and the Vietnamese family was bringing Andrew out and asking if he was ours. I guess we'' claim him.:)
Also Andrew was pretty good about saying trick or treat and all that. But he went to one of the houses and when they opened the door he said,"you're supposed to give me candy."

2008-11-03T23:08:00.000-08:00

Ok Each of my children are named after very special people. I think names are important. And I really wanted my children to have great names to live UP to. Our Uncle Roger Porter is who P is named after. He and dad(Joseph's father) are twin cousins. The Porter family hold a special place in our hearts. Clate is Joseph's dad Clate Mask but he also has an uncle named Clate and a cousin named Clate. A little confusing I know but the bottom line is they are all people we love and admire. So in mentioning little about how I feel about names I would like to make mention of the fact that Porter has a similar hairdo to his grandpa Clate Mask. Porter's hairdo makes me laugh cause he has just a patch of hair on the top of his head. Hence the name Mr. Fuzzy Head. Hopefully his hair will all come in nicely and will not have the mullet poor Tori had to endure. And Spencer who was our little troll doll who had hair that just stood straight up on his head. Hmmm. What will come of Porter?

2008-11-03T22:44:00.000-08:00

More Awesome Photos Compliments of Amy!

2008-11-03T22:25:00.000-08:00

These Pictures where taken by Porter's Aunt Amy. I am so dang lucky to have so many talented sisters who are willing to share their talents with me! Thanks Amy!

Porter Clate Mask "Pacman" or Porter Boy

2008-11-03T22:02:00.000-08:00

Porter Clate Mask was born July 26th. He was the first of the six mask children to finally come without being forced here. Friday night July 25th Joseph and I were getting ready to go to a company dinner. Just as we were about to walk out the door, I felt a gush. 5 times I have just wished my water would break. Was it to good to be true? Was it really happening the way I had always dreamed. When in talking with others I would always specify that it happens to everybody else but not me. So I went into the bathroom and sure enough something was happening. But was it enough to actually allow me to have a baby one week early? Yahoo I was running through the house screaming and yelling hooray. The kids thought either I had snapped or something was really wrong with mom. Thats when I told them the good news that we were going to have a baby. I was still running around like a raving lunatic and Rayla was packing me up. Before I could even ask for all the things everyone needed to go to grandma's Rayla already had them gathered. She even had the chicken nuggets packed up in little baggies for the kids dinner. Joseph still wasn't convinced He asked the nurse if my water had broke and if they would be keeping me. She assured him that it had broke and that we weren't going anywhere. This is the point in the evening when Joseph finally came to terms with the fact he was eating dinner at the hospital and not at Charleston's. I still had to have some pit to get the ball rolling. But everything went great. We are so blessed and happy to have Porter in our family. One day Rayla and I were talking about how much we love our little Andrew boy and Rayla commented on how she couldn't imagine our lives with out him, cause we love him so much. Its the same with our little pacman. We are so happy to have him here and he is so lucky to have 5 wonderful older siblings who love him sooo much.

2008-11-03T21:44:00.000-08:00

Well Its been a long while since I have done any blogging. I enjoy looking at all the fun blogs of family and friends. Tonight I spent the evening looking at some blogs of old friends. I am just amazed at the things they have accomplished and have done. They have inspired me. Thank you its so fun to catch up and see all the great things you are doing.

http://thepinkteapot.blogspot.com/

Four Corners

2007-08-31T22:41:00.000-07:00

We got to do some fun traveling this summer. But by far our FAVORITE was our Mask reunion in Colorado. Just some of our favorite memories are: river rafting, hiking till we want to drop(some were crying), golfing, alpine slide, bungee trampoline, snowball fights, sleepovers and the bear that Rayla saw on the way to sleep at granny's, the snake Spencer spotted and Joseph caught it was HUGE, the FIREWORKS!! And the beautiful drive through the mountain I don't think we could ever get enough. And of course the cooler weather we were literally freezing with jackets in the afternoons. Anyway on the way home we had a little argument. I wanted to go river rafting and the kids all wanted to go to the four corners. We did both! So here is our proof that we endured the one hour wait to take a picture by all these flags and say we were here. Now let's not do that again!

Snake Skin!

2007-08-31T22:36:00.000-07:00

Spencer and Keegan got to watch Pinetop our garter snake shed its skin. Pretty Cool!!

Andrey

2007-08-31T22:21:00.000-07:00

Two Sundays ago the kids decided it would be fun to dress Andrew up like a girl
and call him Andrey. He was a good sport. Besides what are younger siblings for anyway?

Our first garden

2007-08-31T22:08:00.000-07:00

So now to add a few fun pictures of fun stuff we did this summer.
First of this summer we planted our first garden. A lot of it was trial and error. We started alot of it inside the house from seed and then transplanted it into our garden. We planted roses, zincas, sunflowers, squash, watermelons, tomato, peppers, cantalope, zucchini, strawberries. We went to pinetop for a week at the end of June and when we came home we harvested some fun things from our garden. So we brought them all in the house and took a video and a picture. And then the watermelon fell!

2007-08-31T22:00:00.000-07:00

Andrew loves to be naked. And whenever he runs around naked he will say "nak".
And Victoria loves underdog her very personal superhero.
Put those together and what do you have? SUPERNAK!!
This is the uniform that the kids came up with for him.

We are going to the Caribbean

2007-08-29T22:26:00.000-07:00

Well we did it. We found a great deal with Delta airlines and we are going to Pirates of the Caribbean(Tori:) We got tickets for 298.00 a person and we are very excited. We spent two hours last Saturday in the post office filling out forms and doing the whole passport thing. Hopefully everything goes well and we didn't make any mistakes that will cost us time. I am a little worried about going during the time of year when it seems like everyone is sick. But hopefully it will all work out and we won't be dealt with anything to bad. The kids are really excited they are already dreaming of all the animals they want and hope to see. I am excited to see the clear blue water and the beaches with white sand. It kinda freaks me out a little that we are going to be on an island in the Caribbean. So for the next three months we have a lot to prepare for because we will leave November 30th and come home December 8th and it will be so close to Christmas.

Getting Excited!

2007-08-18T13:31:00.000-07:00

Yesterday Amy helped me get set up with this whole blogging thing. I have always felt very insecure about stuff like this because I always struggle with expressing myself. But I am very excited at the opportunity to use this as a fun way to record many memories. I hope that we will always look back and remember all the good times we have together as a family. Now I just need for my husband help me be a little more savvy so I can post some fun pictures.

2007-08-17T12:37:00.000-07:00

Here is to my first experience at blogging... Stay tuned for lots of fun and laughs!