Hissssssssy Fit

This picture makes them look so cute....but don't be fooled.




So there are three things that I am truly truly scared of. I call them the triple S, spiders, snakes and sharks. I think that the reason they start with an S is because Satan created them. OK, so here is my horrible story.
I got out of the shower yesterday and casually turned the corner and started down the hallway. Halfway down the hall I noticed something long and snakelike on the floor. I closed my eyes and thought, O please let this be one of Crew's plastic snakes. I inched my way closer to the serpent and..........it's tough flickered out at me. I let out a blood curling scream and flew back into the bedroom. Literally beads of sweat started pouring down my face. I had no idea what to do. Then I remembered that the baby was having tummy time in on the floor. I opened the door ran down the hall and leaped as high and as far as I could over the snake, grabbed the baby and jumped onto the counter. Since I had just gotten out of the shower I hadn't put on any clothes yet. I had to grab the little receiving blanket that the baby was laying on and try to cover myself up before I called Shane's 70yr old grandma to come over to rescue me. She came flying into the house holding a broom. I was think, what in the heck is she going to do with a broom. I had a bucket that was sitting on the counter that I had thrown on top of the snake (partially, I think I may have hurt it's tail). Marge (Shane's grandma) slowly picked up the bucket and the dang thing jetted out at her. She started screaming, I started screaming and so did the baby. Marge slammed the broom down on the snake and when she lifted it back up........the snake was GONE. Yes, the snake was gone, nowhere to be found. I was hysterical. I grabbed my clothes got in the car called Shane and said I would not be back until Satan (the snake) was gone. Later that night Shane found the snake curled up behind the stove. He took the snake down the lane and let it go. Oh the joys of living in the country.
I HATE SNAKES!!!!!

We had our annual Halloween party and it was horrifying! My mom and aunts came up with the scariest things. My mom was one of Ted Bundy's victims. She hid down in Nichols Park and we had to take a lock of her hair. As we were walking away (running as fast as I possibly could) my dad aka Ted Bundy came chasing after us.
My aunt Cindi and Grandpa were in this old abandoned house that actually had a tombstone built into the floor. I seriously have never been so scared.

My cousins Brin, Addy and Kirsti.

Kindi (love the snowman outfit), Adam and his family. His mom was dressed as a witch behind the Kaysville theatre. We had to take live bugs from her.

Kate and I dressed as a Cowgirl and Indian.

Zion Ponderosa

We went to Zion Ponderosa this last weekend. All 18 Phelps packed into a cabin, a little crowded, but we had a blast. We did paintball, the zip line, rock climbing, volleyball, and horseback riding. Shane killing the rock climbing wall.

Crew said he wanted to do the zip line. I thought that we would get to the top and he would look down (50ft) and say he didn't want to go. I was so wrong they hooked him on and he said he was going to go flying and walked right off.

He kept his head back so he could look into the sky. It looked so weird to see this little guy flying through the air.

Crew and Duke getting ready to do the zip line for the second time.

Horseback riding

Random Pics

Crew watches me everyday put on my makeup. When I wasn't looking he got into my makeup and put it all over his face.
As soon as Crew has his binki, (I'm still trying to get rid of) blanket, and baby, he is out cold.

Beckam loves his big brother. Beckam is starting to smile alot now.

Naomi & Boston

Naomi Grace

I had to show these pics of the most darling children. I hope you don't mind Michele.


Boston Parley
These are our good friends Michele and Johns kiddos. Since moving to Eden we don't get to hang out as much. We miss you guys!

Skye Johansen Photography

A few pics that I found on Sky's blog. I think they turned out really cute. I can't wait to see the rest of them. During the shoot Beckam wouldn't stop pooping all over everything. When I was having my picture with him we were doing this pose where I put my head on his tummy. I felt this warm sensation on my chin and looked down to see him peeing all over my face. Good thing it was the end of the shoot.

Keith Urban

I went to the Keith Urban concert and loved every minute of it. We were sitting across the arena and to our surprise he walked all the way over and performed 4 songs right in front of us. We are definitely going to go again next year.

WHY??!?

So when I die, I'm going to ask God WHY? Why does pregnancy have to be so hard on the body? Not that I don't love feeling my baby kick inside my tummy, or seeing your little one for the very first time. I'm going to ask why the horrible gas, the stretch marks that are now covering my ENTIRE behind, the 40lbs that I gain every dang time, the rash that starts at my chin, wraps around my nose and then creeps to my eyes, or the worst part the hanging, saggy stomach that just won't seem to go away after pregnancy. OK, I'm done with the horrifying visuals. All of this has now lead up to me taking some drastic, desperate measures. As of today I am starting my 21 day health challenge. This means I have to say goodbye to carbonated drinks, white flour products, processed sugars and fried foods. So I hope this works and I hope I survive these next 21 days.

The next time you see me I will look like this................only blond.

Cousins are the best!

Kaitlin, Duke and Kael came over and we had a swim day. Crew loves playing with Duke.
Cousin Kael on the left and Beckam on the right. They are only 25 days apart and are going to be best buds.

Beckam Mack

Big brother giving baby Beckam a kiss. He won't stop kissing him.
He wouldn't stop making funny faces, so i don't really have a good pic. This is our newest addition Beckam Mack Phelps. He was 7lbs 10oz and 21 inches long.

Yellowstone

It was our annual trip to the cabin in Island Park. Of course we had to go into Yellowstone to see all of the animals. We saw tons of elk and their babies.
This picture is not the greatest, but our favorite thing to search for is bears. Most years we are not so successful.....this year we saw 10 bears and even got to see big horned sheep. Crew is now obsessed with bears.

Crew with aunt Tara's glasses on.

Our trip down the river. Crew since he was a baby loves getting in the river even though it is freezing cold.

Uncle Dave, Jaxon and Bailey.

The river troops.

Jaxon giving Crew and Bailey rides on his 4 wheeler.

Strawberry Days Rodeo

We went to the Strawberry Days Rodeo with Nick, Kaitlin and Duke. The boys were spell bound by the motorcycles.
The Boys.

Best buds.

Anyone else sad about this situation?

Is it true? I wish it weren't. I love this show and this family. It breaks my heart to see them falling apart. I hope they work it out.

Hilarious Tag!

This is a good tag. You google the words "Ashley needs," but with your own name and write the first five things that pop up.
Ashley needs:
1. Needs Zac to reach out and touch her. (Shane, I have no idea who Zac is...)
2. Needs to get something off her chest. (I do?)
3. Needs you like water in her lungs.
4. Needs an escape. (this could be true)
5. Needs help in confessions of a matchmaker.????

I tag Ann, Michele, Kindi and anyone else who wants to do it.

Big Boy Bed and Burn Day

I decided since our new baby will be here in 3 months I would try to get a few things accomplished. One of them being to get Crew to sleep in a big boy bed. It has been three days and so far so good except at 7:45am I hear footsteps coming into my bedroom to get me up. Now all we have to conquer is getting rid of the binki at night and potty training. Yikes!
Yes, that is a snake that Crew is holding. Today is our scheduled burn day. We burn all of the wood and garbage around the yard. I pulled up a piece of wood and found this baby snake. Crew wanted to keep it, but I HATE snakes.

Lunch break.

Our burn pile. After we were done we roasted hot dogs and marshmallows for lunch.

The 80's Rock

Ok I just wanted to say I know the song that is playing on my blog is so 80's, but it is one of the greatest songs of all times.

Mad Hatter Tea Party

We had our annual granddaughter tea party. Our theme this year was Alice in Wonderland Mad hatter tea party.
We had to wear a crazy hat. There were a lot of great hats.

My grandma creates the best center pieces and there was every kind of cake, tart, cookie, and chocolate ever created. I can't wait until next year.