Maverick has been in 11 states already, and we'll add Virginia this month!

There are a lot of new pictures at the bottom of all of the blogs so make sure to check them out.
Boy has it been a long time. We had a family vacation. We went to Utah and visited some friends and family, Jon and Shannon, Anne, Katie, Jen and all of their kids. Then we went to the Grand Canyon - yeah in July. We were there for 4 days, with 6 kids. (We took 2 of Justin's kids because he was unable to go at the last minute.) We had perfect weather, it averaged 70 degrees at the north rim. The kids couldn't have been better. It was really nice to see alot of my Cousins on the Farley side that I haven't seen in years. I hadn't seen my sister mandi in more than 18 mo and she was there also. After that we stayed in Sampete with Weston and Justin's families (Megan's brothers) for 4 days. We then went to Megan's mom and dad's in Lyman Wyoming and spent the 24th with them, cousin Coutney, Uncle Fred and Aunt Sue, Mandi and her family were there also. Then we went on to Vernal where we helped Megan's sister Donnell move to a new home. Our travels then took us to Ridgecrest California to see MIke's sister Sherri and whitness Dylan's blessing and Tawny's baptism. We were so glad that we could see every brother and sister and their kids on this trip. That is 11 siblings and 21 neices and nefews! (and some spouces). We are unsure where the Army will take us but hopefully we will have a lot of visitors.
After getting back to Spokane Mike had to leave a couple of days later. We then had Shalynn, Tawny and Kailey stay with us for a week and a half.
Now Megan is preparing for the kids to go to school and for another trip! On Friday she will leave for a week to go see Mike in Virginia. She is thrilled, and has never been there.

More Changes . . .

Mike gets to stay with us in Spokane for a month and a half more. He doesn't have to go to Virginia to snow bird, just for the training. So we are very thankful that we will get to spend about three months (all together) with him. So because of this change he didn't go to a wedding in VA this weekend and we didn't go to Utah yet, because we don't know everything that this entails. (Like if he needs to check in daily?) We will be going sometime next week and be spending the 17-19 in Grand Canyon for a Farley Family reunion. Megan is excited because many of her Farley cousins she hasn't seen since 6th grade, or if so only at a wedding or something. My friends who read this might remember Dallin.
The state of Washington has declared emergancy, there has been so many fires in Spokane, Stevens, and Ferry county and lots of evacuations. It has been very windy and the fires are far from under control, we seem to be out of harms way in Mead - we're about 7 miles from Spokane.
We went to a ward party and boy do they know how to have fun, and I guess that the financial status of everyone compared to our old ward in Logan is far different. There were blow up jumping toys and slides, horse rides, carriage rides, a petting zoo, a live band, and a barbeque. We had loads of fun.
On Thursday we went to the mall to see TNMT the movie (for Rhett) and then Mike was excited that we were somewhere to get Aurora's ears pearced. (pirced, spelling?) He took Madeline for her first birthday to have that done and has been wanting to with Aurora. She cried only for a second and then they gave her a mirror and she loved it and would flip her head side to side modeling each ear, smiling and saying "Daddy, I look pretty."
Madeline and Rhett have been fighting like cats and dogs, and so yesterday when Rhett went to sleep Madeline played a joke on him and colored his lips with a red permanent marker. Then she tried to blaim it on Aurora when she was taking a nap and would not have been able to color in the lines of his lips. Mike would not let me take a picture - saying that it would be mean. But it sure looked funny and showed off his shapely lips. The two have stayed away from eachother today and we haven't had one fight? Maybe Rhett is so mad and planing how to get Madeline back or maybe they got in enough trouble that they decided they didn't want to do the same thing today. (Either way today has been much calmer.) Madeline decorated the dinning room as her day care and has played with Aurora and taken care of her all afternoon.
I downloaded and saved my pictures on my computer and then Rhett got on and erased them all. 357 pictures of Mike's OCS graduation, Maverick's blessing, Aurora's 3rd Birthday, Maverick's 2nd Month, Georgia, the 4th of July, Sydnie and Maverick, and my kids with all the Farley Cousins. I am just sick that I have lost all of these pictures so if any of you would give me copies, e-mails, or a disc of any of these that you were at with us I would greatly appreciate them. (Christi, Matt, Heidi, Mom and Dad or any one else.)

Aurora turned 3 on the first!

Aurora is my little sweetheart. She is adorable, smart, silly, pollite, yet loud, and bossy. She loves to play with dolls, princesses, read books, sing, color, and dance. She loves her siblings and nursary. She is very active. One day she was roaring and we asked if she was a lion, tiger, monster, or a bear. Her answer was "No" to each of them. She said "I am AuROARa." When we tease and say you don't like cottage cheese (for instasnce) she says "Yes me do." She loves to play like my hand is her baby but we haven't had as much time together with baby Maverick. She is at such a fun stage and we get such a kick out of her and could just watch her for hours and her little mind working.
We should be finding out today if MIke can snowbird with us in Spokane, we still don't know about our PCS. I MIGHT BE LEAVING FOR UTAH TODAY FOR A MONTH! So if you'd like to see us call me and we can try to get together. We are also going to be in Wyoming, Nevada, Arizona? and California - so we'll have lots to write about when we get back in August, unless things change, we might be going a little later on in the month.

Big Changes?

Well I just typed a page and then it wasn't posted so hopefully I have time to type it again and get everything in. We do not have permanent orders right now but are trying to get a PCS for Virginia because as of now it has MIke going there alone TDY and me going to Texas alone with four kids for the next 8 months so hopefull we can get this changed. We are hoping for some money to help with the move and for a PCS to Colorado instead of Texas - we'll see. Mike has been home for a week doing recruiting here in Spokane.
Last week Maverick and Megan went to Georgia to watch dad graduate and be commisioned an officer. We stayed in a cabin on the Uchee creek. It was a good experience and we met a great LDS family from Missouri. We had great weather while we were there. Megan and MIke had a good time at the ball and enjoyed watching the jumpers and hearing the chorus of bull frogs and bugs at night. While they were in Georgia the other three mutts were in Whyoming with grandma and grandpa Farley. They had a blast there. They went to the MOON!!!! built a fort and playground, went to McDonald's, swimming 3 times, to the park, to Indiana Jones, had a tea party, read lots of books and pretty much partied the whole time. Rhett did clean up some sticks for money of course. They have talked about their times there every day since.
On the 21st we got to see Rhett, Madeline and Aurora again, I was so excited so I cannot imagine being Mike and instead of a week being months. While family was together and we could get a large portion of both of our families together we blessed Maverick. We did the blessing at Jan and Rogers in Sandy and had everything very casual. We went to Chucky Cheese after to celebrate Brenton's 9th birthday. Then we headed up to Logan to go to the Rodeo.
MIke has been with us a week and we have kept busy playing and working. Mike has worked on the deck, sprinkling system, got the suburban registered and new wheels, tires and running board on. While I've packed and serched for appartments. WE've played a lot also. Madeline and Rhett had there last T-ball game last night and were so glad that dad was there. We then all went to a pool/pizza party with 7 other families. We also went to the park with 8 ladies and their kids from the ward and had a picnic. We have also been playing lots of games together and bought Spiderwic Cronicles. Sherri had her baby 71/2 weeks early and we are all very thankful that he and mom are doing so well. Dylan weighs 6 lbs 1 oz and is breathing at 70%. Donnell went to the emergancy room in pain and had to have surgery- her gaulblatter removed.
Madeline has enjoyed her first real week out of school. She wants to help a lot with Maverick and is making books and lots of art projects. Rhett learned how to count by 5's this last week and we are teaching him how to read, he knows at least 16 words. many people have gotten a kick out of Aurora lately. When we've been in public places she will greet everyone and then announce that her name is Aurora. She will turn 3 next week and she wants a princess barbie nutcracker cake. Madeline has been coloring and designing clothes for a paper doll and Aurora saw these, they also have different hair do's but there isn't a face on them. She brought them to me quite up set and said "MOM, there head is broken!" She has had sore legs a lot lately because she will dance for hours on her toes;"

MIke got his branch

It is nothing that he really wanted but I guess it'll be OK. It is transportation (logistics). His training will be at Fort Eustis in Southern Virginia. We are unsure when his training will start or if we all get to go along. He is trying to get his training switched to aviation or engineering but we have no word of a change yet.
Aurora emptied 7 drawers and the shoe box. She'd finally found what she wanted to wear. Madeline's ruby red slippers and Madeline's Cinderella swimming suit. (BOth way too big).
Maverick is getting easier, sleeping better and eating less frequantly.
Rhett has his preschool graduation tomorrow and all of his programs have been very entertaining - so we'll see what he has added to his songs this time. Last time he would twirl around and shake his butt when the song talked about a fishes tail.
This week Madelime has a Hannah Montana and a princess birthday party to go to. If we were in Utah she would've celebrated with 4 family members who celebrated their birthdays this past week. HAppy birthday cousin Payton, Aunt Stacy, Uncle Ben and Grandma Farley!!!
Just a thought - you know how if your around other females a lot your period can change. Example a drill team all having their periods at the same time. Well I wonder if the order of your kids can change - yes I know how you get pregnant and the guy determines the sex but me and 4 other close friends from elementay school, 4 from the origional fabulous five have all had babies in the same order - girl, boy, girl, boy. I am curios to see if the pattern will continue with Katie. Lynnell, and Anne. Jessica and Ihave been the same.
Last blog I aounded honery and so here is some good news. I am at my prepregnancy weight and wearing my jeans!!! BUt unfortuately I am still fat and needing to loose more. I feel good though minus my tension headaches that are always lingering on.
MIke graduates from Officer training on the 19th of June and we are attending the formal on the 17th. Rhett, Maverick and I are all going to Georgia to celebrate with MIke. Next weekend Chrisit, Matt, Heidi, Pat, Sheila and Kayla are all coming here for Jared's graduation!
We are all adjustin and doing pretty good but a little overwhelmed - Still in limbo after almost 3 years> between the jobs at Haliburton, Weatherford and Military. We are very eager to be reunited with Mike and be living togther.

Nothing posted for 2 weeks but have we been busy.

T ball has begun and if 4 kids, 2 at different schools and all their work, a 2 year old, new baby and ward callings didn't keep me busy this does. Thankfully Madeline and Rhett were able to be on the same team. They are the Royals. THere are 13 kids on their team and all except 2 are with in 2 blocks of us. THey have one practice and 2 games a week. Going to games is quite the adventure. Last week there was opening cerimonies, pictures, 2 games and then a birthday partyat the skating rink. This Saturday 2 games again, in 91 degree weather. Maverick was miserable I finally decided I had to strap Aurora down. THe kids were so hot and tired in their uniforms - We do this why?
Actually they usually have fun and after the game they had a blast on the slip and slide and eating ice cream.
To Rhett baseball comes naturally. He is good at fielding, batting, throwing, running. When he gets the ball (which is often) He yells and celebrates "I got it!" We all have to remind him - throw it to first base. Madeline wants to make a fashion statement and asked "Mom why didn't you curl my hair for my baseball game.?"
We have really enjoyed the warm weather, being outside and going to parks. We had a picnic with Laura (Fore) Cleaver and her family last Thursday. She and Dana Walk both live here (from Ephraim). Laura and I each have 4 kids very close in age. I see her at least twice a week and it has been really nice.
Maverick has a cousin that is just two weeks younger than him. Her Name is Sydnie (Heidi's). She is really cute and it will be fun with them so close in age and size, but very different also.
Aurora has found out that mom is pretty busy and that she can get into more without getting caught as quickly. I just don't know why everything goes into her hair. She has put an entire countainer of diaper ointment, base, concealer, and vasoline into her hair the past two weeks. She has also decided that she doesn't have to wait for mom, that she can climb up onto the counter and get her own snack or drink.
My kids seem to average at least one party every weekend - Why are they so popular? Do all of your kids have so many stinking parties? Madeline was invited to 5 one weekend but I only had her go to one. I guess at least we don't have to plan as many play dates when they see lots of friends at parties.
Madeline designed a dress and picked out the material and then Grandma Farley helped make a patern and sewed it. Madeline loves it. She is so into fashion already. She would rather get new clothes than toys - and she told me that when she was 5.

Maverick is 4 weeks old!

Maverick has been a hard baby so far. He wants to eat every two hours and then there is at least one diaper change and burping with each feeding. He thinks that if he is awake he needs to be crying. The other kids aren't acting up as much but don't think that they have to listen. My girls are so bosy and I heard Aurora telling Rhett "Stop being Bosy." Any way I guess he is bosy too. He has been putting Aurora in time out. (And she actually stays there!)