Quote of the day

"Mom, Kamdynn's *advertising me!"
(*irritating)

Dreams of a 6 year old-

Ty's birthday was on monday. Through all of the craziness that you experience with any life changing event, we didn't really have the chance to properly celebrate his birthday. So on friday we took Ty, and his friend Cael, to Chuck E. Cheese. We were all sitting at the table eating pizza. I was watching Ty and Cael as they ate and watched all the other kids playing games and laughing. Then, over all of the noise in the building, I overheard what I consider a very darling conversation...
CAEL: "Ty, when you grow up do you want to work at Chuck E. Cheese?"
Ty: "YEA!"
CAEL: "Me too."

Dream big little boys, dream big!

The death of a brother

Our Son, brother, grandson, uncle, cousin and best friend Cory Scott Parry passed away Saturday, May 30, 2009. Cory was born January 30, 1980, in Brigham City, Utah, to Kim and Cindy (Scott) Parry. Cory led the path for his brothers and sisters as the oldest sibling and first born son. He had continual gratitude for all things, and an unquenchable thirst for knowledge. His brilliant intellect allowed him to learn and accomplish most anything he desired. He was a teacher to many, including a primary and gospel doctrine teacher for the LDS Church. He was an Eagle Scout and an LDS missionary. His unwavering faith and testimony strengthened many. He was gifted in lifting the sorrow of the heavy hearted and made others feel important. Because of that, many considered him their friend. He was blessed with a keen intelligence and pure understanding of the eternal plan. Cory’s happiest moments were spent with his family and friends, especially his little brother and best bud Cameron. Cory, as you go forward and begin your heavenly mission, we will continue our journey here with faith, knowing that our family link will never be broken. Cory is survived by his parents, Kim and Cindy Parry, his siblings, Trisha (Josh), Shawn (Katie), Lacie and Cameron, Nephew Tyrus, and nieces Kamdynn and Bentlee, as well as his grandparents, Dave and Ruby Scott-Fielding, Ralph and Diane Hechtle- Brigham City, and Tom and Nancy Parry- Salt Lake City. He was preceded in death by his Uncle, Scott Parry, and cousins Skip and Joshua Scott.

Those of you that know my family and I are aware of the passing of my big brother Cory. I will say that this is the hardest thing that my family has ever been through, but it is also the most spiritual thing that I have ever experienced. I will forever be changed because of this. I feel an overwhelming feeling of peace when ever I think of that day. I know that this is Cory's time to do the Lord's work...he will be an awesome missionary! We are receiving extra strength right now as we try to sort through all of our emotions. The love of Family and Friends has been poured upon us and we will be forever grateful. Though it's so hard to know that we won't be able to physically see Cory, we are blessed to know that he is overjoyed to be in a better place waiting for us.

My kids have handled all of this pretty well. There is a lot of work to do when someone you love passes away. Because of this they had been pretty uprooted from the day of his death to the day of his funeral. The crisis worker at the hospital told me that 3 year olds don't really understand death or experience grief, while 6 year olds are just barely starting to understand that death isn't a temporary situation. My sweet little Ty had a hard time at the funeral. Saying goodbye to (the physical) uncle Cory was hard on his little mind. He cried during the whole funeral. I have always wanted to protect my kids from experiencing death because I looked at it as such a sad thing. And I don't see it that way anymore. Yes, it is the hardest thing in the world to experience grief for a loved one, but the spirit has spoken to my so strong I feel blessed to have experienced it. This is definately the toughest of tests, but my testimony has been strengthened ten fold. Through all of this I have found strength in listening to spiritual music. If you enjoy this too, check out music by Rachelle Call @ rachellecall.com, and music by Jondene Berts (I can't find a link to her music, but contact my if you are interested in a CD). Thank you all for your love and support. It means more to my than you will ever know.

Be nice to every"buggy".

I went to pick up Ty from my moms house 2 days ago. I pulled up to find him sitting on the curb and playing with some gravel in the gutter. I asked him what he was doing. Conversation goes as follows...
Me: HI Ty! What are you doing?
Ty: Oh just trying to trap this stupid beetle.
(I look closer to see him cover the beetle and the beetle immediately climbs out. Then he does it again and again and again...)
Me: C'mon buddy. Let's go find Grandma.
Ty: Just a minute.
Me: Why?
Ty: Cause I'm trying to bury this beetle.
(SO I sat and waited patiently. Getting annoyed I said...)
Me: Hurry Ty, get in.
(Ty hopped up with a face full of fury and stomps poor beetle to it's sad painful death. Ty stands up straigt and gave the dead beetle a complete stare down)
Ty: Who's the boss NOW beetle!?!!
Then he quickly ran around and hopped in the car. Well, I guess he took care of that.

To splurge, or not to splurge...that is the question.

I admit it...I am a splurger. I enjoy spending ridiculous amounts of money on darling little impractical outfits that my children may or may not ever get a chance to wear. I can't help it. I have a sick addiction to shopping for my kids.
I own an upscale children's boutique, (Thus, going hand in hand with the fact that spending on my kids is my favorite hobby) so I get a first hand look at mommy splurging at it's finest. I always find it so interesting that a mother will drop hundreds of dollars on their children in a flash but hesitate and stew over a $6.00 shirt for themselves. 9 times out of 10, they end up putting that shirt back for the adorable little socks that match that $69.00 cardigan. What is it that naturally prioritizes us this way? I had a baby a couple of months ago. My body isn't what it used to be. Neither is my wardrobe. Usually my daily wear consists of pajama pants and my husbands T-shirts. And my sweet little baby monster princess is growing so rapidly that when I open my eyes after I blink I forget who she is. Her Michelin baby legs are bulging out of every inch of everything she owns. Naturally, we need clothes. I find myself scouring babygap, Matilda Jane, and every other designer baby cloths site that I can think of to find just the perfect baby get up for my sweet little angel. But when it comes to outfitting myself, I try to find some old hand-me-downs some poor preggers herself is trying to pawn off in trades for some stylin' maternity threads on Ebay. Come on Women! Are we ill?!! Who is going to see that hundred dollar onesie? Us? Well maybe. If it isn't covered by a drool bib and a swaddling blankie. And honestly, we all know that it's just going to get pooped and puked on all dang day long, and you know it's true.
Tonight I ran to family dollar for my weekly diaper run. I grabbed my basket, threw in a package of diapers and wipes, then meandered around to the clothing. I was trying to find some long sleeved onesies for my babies chubby little arms. As a walked around the rack I noticed a few cheaply made little outfits that bordered on actually being passable. I took a gander at the price tag...$6! That's right, six bucks for an entire outfit. I'm talkin a headband, a shirt and shorts! That's like two dollars for each piece! Now I contemplated and stewed over these some what dorky white trash baby clothes....then I did it. I just shut my eyes and threw them in my cart. Then you know what I did, I found some for my 3 year old. I loaded up my cart like a binger in a twinkie store. As I was driving home I couldn't help but be proud of what amazing bargains I had found. Seriously, 5 outfits for Kamdynn, 3 for Bentlee, and yes, a $6 shirt of my own. Diapers and wipes on top of that and it was only $67! Now you be honest with me ladies. You can't tell me that you would trade all of this stuff for one pair of babyGAP Skirt-alls, would you? I know it's tempting. I'm just as weak for a baby Biscotti dress as the rest of ya. I think I'll pass on the Biscotti and buy six more packs of diapers. That should cover us for at least the next month. SO here's to all you over-spendin, splurge addicted mothers: A challenge. A dare, if you will. Myself included. I dare you (along with myself) not to purchase another outfit for your child totaling more than $15, shoes included, for the rest of the season. Lets all be a little more rational about this. If we make it to September 1st with out breaking the rules, we are going on a girls shopping spree. And you know what were going to buy? Yup. Clothes for US. Don't you think we deserve it? Me too. I owe myself a little something for packing around this spare tire and set of saggy boobs for the last who knows how long. And in the mean time, I am going to post pics of my kids in their trash store bargain threads. And you have to share too. If you are in, send me pics of your $15 fashion show and I will post some of them (mail to trishajudkins@gmail.com). Oh I all ready can't wait. Save on, splurgie mommies, SAVE ON!

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Ty's Prayer.

"Heaveny Father...please bless that Satan the Devil won't come into my room and throw a knife through me head. Amen."