Beauty and the Batemans

Fun in the Sun

2010-07-24T11:46:00.000-07:00

We went to Raging waters last week and had so much fun. Cameron stayed on the same slide for 6 hours doing the same thing. Oh well, at least he had a great time and is consistent. By the end of the day he was pooped and fell asleep eating his favorite chips. McCord made some new friends and was the king of the Lobster. We had a great time and are loving the sun.

Camping

2010-07-24T11:29:00.000-07:00

We went camping this last weekend in

Stanley Lake. We had such a great time and camping is not my favorite thing. We went to the lake, hiking, fishing and alot of getting dirty. We went to the most beautiful lake. It was freezing but so much fun. Cameron didn't get out of his car seat the entire day, I guess the size of the lake scared him. We had a great time and I might do it again one day.

McCord is 7

2010-04-18T19:00:00.000-07:00

It was McCord's birthday on April 13th. He had a great day and got some fun new things. He is getting so big and smart and funny. He is always making me laugh. He was able to go to Japan for 2 weeks and had so much fun. I will post some pictures when I get them. Happy birthday cute boy!

Running

2010-04-18T18:50:00.001-07:00

I have been running alot this year. My Bateman family and I ran a half marathon in November in Bosie and My friend Jen and I ran the salt lake marathon this April. I love it and I hate it. It is so rewarding and I feel good, butI hate the training.

Egg hunt

2010-04-18T18:42:00.000-07:00

We went up to twin for an egg hunt. Cameron had a great time getting eggs and sharring all of them with his cousin Tanner. He was so warn out at the end of the day that him and grandpa Rich fell asleep watching a movie. McCord was in Japan visiting my brother and his family. We sure missed him, but he had a great time over there.

Cameron turned 5

2010-04-18T18:32:00.000-07:00

Cam turned 5 on Feb 25th. He is so big. He had grandpa wear the bumble bee garb and got the Amazing Caterpillar cake. He got woody and a truck full of cars. He is talking more every day and getting so big. I love him and am so glad he is ours.

Christmas Morning

2010-04-18T17:57:00.000-07:00

McCord was Bumble Bee, there was no McCord just Buble Bee. Cam got a marble machine that was taken apart in seconds but he loved it while it was in tack.

It was a great morning.

Christmas Lights

2010-04-18T17:48:00.000-07:00

I wanted to see the lights before christmas so we went down on Christmas eve. I thought no one else would be there but I think everyone was there. McCord loved looking at the lights but Cam was having a moment. He was going crazy with all the people and lights and noise. We stayed just a few minutes and had to go, but we got some great pictures.

Halloween

2010-04-18T16:38:00.001-07:00

Wow is all I can say. I took a break from the blogging world and realize that its time to get back into it. I am going to post ALOT of pictures of things that have happened. We have had two birthdays, halloween, thanksgiving, christmas and some really cute pictures.

Yea Snow!

2009-10-28T17:21:00.000-07:00

The boys love the snow! I am not ready for it myself
but the boys can't get enough of it. Cam runs outside with no shoes, socks or coat and loves it! It is going to be a long winter if he keeps that up. I guess ready or not winter is here.

Great day at the park!

2009-10-10T14:11:00.000-07:00

Grammie and Grandpa Rich are in town and we are having a great time. They brought Zip (the choclate lab) and Cam can't get enough of him. Zip is such a good dog and let Cam sit on him and play with his ears. We went to the park and had a pic-nic. The boys had so much fun and it was nice to enjoy the sunshine. McCord loved going down the fire pole and cam climbed up the rock wall with no shoes. Hope the weather stayes like this for a while.

2009-09-30T18:53:00.000-07:00

We have had alot of fun this month at our house.

McCord lost his first tooth and he thought it was the

end of the world. He needed and ice pack (thanks mom) to make it feel better and he thinks it is never going to grow back. He didn't want the tooth fairy to come because he didn't want her in his room. She left his preasant outside his door that night. He is so cute but kind of drama. We tried Cam's halloween costume on him to see if he liked it. Last year he wanted nothing to do with his costume, but when he saw himself as buzz, he was flying all over the house. He loves it and is so cute. Life is crazy as always but we are loving it!

2009-09-06T16:06:00.000-07:00

Nate and I have been married for 8 years today!

Yea us for making it this long. That day was perfect! It seams like it wasn't that long ago, but we have two kids and life is going so fast. Happy Anniversary babe.

2009-09-02T09:41:00.000-07:00

Now that school has started for both boys, we are getting back on a routine and it is great! They both are doing great and loving their teachers. When I pickied Cam up from school yesterday he said, "Hi Mommy!" clear as day. It was awsome. McCord decided the other day that he wanted to ride his bike. He has shown no interest in it at all for 2 years and just decided to get on and start riding. I guess they do things on their own time.

McCords first day of first grade

2009-08-22T15:23:00.000-07:00

I can't believe that McCord is in first grade! He is so excited for school and to make new friends.

Hike

2009-08-22T15:09:00.000-07:00

We had the Bateman group here for the weekend. We were supposed to go camping but the weather was awful! so we setteled for my back yard. On Sat. we went and hiked Ensign Peak and saw the sites down town. It was great to have the family together even though my yard looked like a white trash road rage.

Molly's first 5K

2009-08-01T16:21:00.000-07:00

Molly and I ran a 5 k today. It was her first and hopefully not her last. She did great and I am so proud of her. She was a little frustrated and tired but she did it. Yea Molly!

Sparklers

2009-08-01T16:11:00.000-07:00

These are a little late, but they are so cute. On the 24th we lit some fireworks and some sparklers. Cam was loving the show from afar. McCord was trying to write his name with "the fire."

Jen is 40!

2009-07-20T19:16:00.000-07:00

Jen turned 40! Kim, Mikka, Jen, Me and Linda (The Grils) had so much fun at her party. Can't believe your 40! Happy birthday

Swimming

2009-07-14T16:11:00.000-07:00

We went swimming today at the lehi pool. Jed and krystal Nates brother and sister-in-law and their little boy Jordan are here visiting. Molly (my neice) is here and Cathy Ella and Conley came up from Arizona to see us. We had a great time swimming! Conley and Jordan played in the baby swings and loved the water. Cam and Molly missed all the fun and took a nap, (Cam is under the towel) and McCord loved going down the slide. We love having everyone here and love being in the sun.

Lagoon

2009-07-12T16:44:00.000-07:00

We went to lagoon this Saturday and had so much fun. The weather was perfect and the lines were not long at all. The boys had so much fun. Nate took McCord on all the big rides, even Wicked. He wasn't so sure about that ride but he loved the roller coaster and the spider. I took Cam on the kid rides and he wasn't so sure about some of them. I took him on the title wave and he was shaking and crying all done the entire time. We played all day and about 7 oclock Cam climbed in his stroller and said all done, let's go. (Good Words Cam). Cord could have sayed forever, he wanted to stay for 10 days. We had so much fun and love summer and being together. Cam loved the swings, he went on this at least a dozen times

The boys had to sit in the front on the little roller coaster.

McCord LOVED the bumper cars, he was smashing into everyone.

Here is our cute family on the train ride.

Cam loved to drive.

The Zoo

2009-07-05T16:31:00.000-07:00

My brother and his family are moving to Japan for three years and made one last stop to see the family. We went to the Zoo and had so much fun. McCord loves the elephants (as long as we don't get to close, and the boys both love the zebras. Cameron pretty much ran to the Zebras and we hung out with them until the rest of the family was able to catch up. Cameron also loves the tigers, I think it is because of the water there and we had a hard time leaving. We had a great time with the family and will miss them like crazy.

St. George

2009-05-31T20:14:00.000-07:00

We decided to get away for the holiday weekend and went to sunny St. George. We Went with our great friends the Larsons and had so much fun. We went swimming, played in the sun, shopping and found the best park ever. We had a great time and were sad to come home. Cam was ready to go swimming and put my shades on to avoid the sun, it was great.

Fun in the sun

2009-05-16T14:15:00.000-07:00

We went to the neighbors birthday party today and Cameron would not get off the hoarse. He didn't want anyone elce to have a turn and was on it for almost an hour. McCord on the other hand does not like hoarses and would not go near them. We had so much fun in the warm weather. The boys also played in the pool in the back yard. They loved it and was in it for hours. We are excited for summer!

Nate looks like a natural on the hoarse. The hoarse was used to kids on it's back so when Nate got on it, it was not very happy.

Idaho

2009-05-13T19:25:00.000-07:00

We went to Idaho last week to see the family. While we were there Jed took us to see the tractor he has been working on this summer. McCord loved it. The tires were huge and he was a little nervous climbing the ladder to get inside. Cameron wanted nothing to do with the thing. There was a canal near by and he loved throwing the rocks in the water and saying "bye rocks". It was so pretty up there and it was so good to see the family

McCord turned 6

2009-04-18T18:53:00.000-07:00

McCord turned 6 on the 13th of April. I can not believe how fast the time goes. He was so excited for cupcakes and icecream. He keeps saying, "Mom, I can do this by myself because I'm six and not five!" He thinks he is so big. He got a red soccer ball from Grandma Vickie and that is his favorite thing ever. He is out side all the time with his buddy Ethan. Happy Birthday McCord.

We LOVE Grandma Bev!

McCord and Ethan

Playing in side while it is snowing outside

2009-04-04T20:06:00.001-07:00

We decided that it was to yucky to go outside and play, because it is still snowing in April, so we decided to get out the tunnel. The boys have a great time going through the tunnel. We are on an adventure (like Dora) and go through the tunnel, over the mountain to get to the treasure. We played this for at least an hour. I guess we can have fun inside while it is snowing outside.

We HATE! Haircuts

2009-04-04T19:57:00.001-07:00

We went to Idaho to see the family last weekend and decided the boys looked like bushman. We asked Grammie to give them a haircut. My boys HATE! haircuts. From the minute we tell them its time for a haircut until they are out of the tub they are crying. Cameron shutters he gets so upset, but I think his is a sensory issue. Thank heavens that grammie has to love them no matter what, or she would have said no way am I cutting their hair! Thanks grammie, it looks great.

We are the cutest family ever!

2009-03-28T11:08:00.001-07:00

We got our family pictures taken a few weeks ago and these were the best two of us. Look Both kids are looking and smiling. It took a good hour, but we made it!

Tag your it

2009-03-15T19:28:00.000-07:00

Okay, so I wasn't tagged or anything but I saw this on my cousins blog and it looked fun and since I needed to update my blog anyway, I decided what the heck!

1. Elaborate on your default picture? I don't have one yet I am working on it

2. What's your current relationship status? Happily Married most of the time!

3. Ever have a near-death experience? No and I hope I never do

4. Name an obvious quality you have. I think I am a pretty nice girl

5. What's the name of the song that's stuck in your head right now? La La La by Elmo ( Cam sings it)

6. Name a celebrity you would marry? I think I would have to say McDreamy(Patrick Depmsey)

7. Who will cut and paste this first? I hope everyone

8. Has anyone ever said you look like a celebrity? No but I have been confused with my girl Mikka Jean ha ha

9. Do you wear a watch? What kind? Not when I am working, the MRI would kill it

10. Do you have anything pierced? Yes, my ears

11. Do you like pain? No I am a wuss

12. Do you like to shop? Oh yes I love it, I just wish I had some money

13. What was the last thing you paid for with cash? My Diet Dr. Pepper. I am a nicer person when I have it.

14. What is your favorite lamp that you own? I think my red one in my living room

15. How many TVs are in your house? 2

16. What is on your desktop background?A McCords first day at school

17. What is the background on your cell phone? My cute family

18. What was the last movie you watched in theaters? Madagascar 2

19. What was the last book you read? The tenth circle, loved it

20. Do you talk in your sleep? Yes

21. Ocean or pool?A pool by the ocean

22. Did you ever have a party that was busted by the cops? No

23. Current Crush? Nate

24. What's your favorite color(s)? Pink and brown

25. Window seat or aisle seat? Aisle

26. Ever met anyone famous? Does the prophet count?

27. Do you feel that you've had a truly successful life? It depends on the day, but I love my family and my job so I guess that is sucessful

28. Do you twirl your spaghetti or cut it? twirl

29. Ricki Lake or Oprah Winfrey?Oprah

30. Baseball or Football? None of the above

31. How long do your showers last?10-15 minutes

32. Do you know how to drive a stick? Ya but it's been awhile

33. Cake or ice cream? A little of both is great

34. Are you self-conscious? Isn't everybody?

35. Have you ever given money to a homeless person? Yes

36. Have you been in love? Yes

37. What is your favorite part of the Day/Night? When my kids get in bed with me in the morning and when Nate and I get to talk before we go to sleep

38. Have you ever ridden in an ambulance? No thank heavens

39. Can you tango? I pretend all the time

40. Last gift you received? Nate gave me some flowers

41. Last sport you played? Does running count? I ran on Sat.

42. What would you like to spend a lot of time doing? Being with my kids

43. Last wedding attended? It has been a while, I don't know

44. Favorite FAST food restaurant? JCW's yummy

45. Most hated food? I HATE sea food!

46. Can you sing? No I am horrible

47. Last person that called you? Linda of coarse

48. What's your least favorite chore? Laundry and the bathroom

49. Favorite drink? Diet Dr. Pepper

50. Have you been on a cruise? Yes

51. Are you a vegetarian? No way

52. Do you believe in Heaven? Yes

53. Favorite show? Grey's Anatomy

54. What jewelry do you wear? My wedding ring and sometimes earings

55. Are you eating? No

56. Do you eat the stems of broccoli? Yes

57. Do you make commitments? Yes

58. Can you dance? Does clogging count?

59. Would you ever have plastic surgery? Yes I am saving for my mommy makeover!

60. What do you wear to bed? pants and a top

61. Have you ever done anything illegal? Yes

62. Can you roll your tongue? Yes

63. What kind of shoes are you wearing? Flip Flopps Yea!

64. What is your hair color? Brown

65. Future child's name? I love Calli and Lauren

66. Do you snore? NO

67. If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go? Italy

68. Do you sleep with stuffed animals? No

69. If you won the lottery, what would you do first? Buy a new house

770. Gold or silver? Silver

71. If you could be with someone for the rest of your life, who would it be? My family

72. City, beach or country? Beach

73. Where did you eat out last? Chilis Yummy

Spring!

2009-03-15T19:09:00.000-07:00

Today was such a nice day! We are excited for the nice weather and to be outside. We went for a walk to the park and the kids had so much fun running and going down the slides. Cam was talking so much. He loves trees, when we passed a tree he had to give it a hug and say, "bye tree". I love hearing his voice. He didn't want to leave the park. I was holding his hand and he kept saying," let go of me!" Yea Cam. McCord is getting so good at riding his scooter, he has no interest in his bike just the scooter. Hopefully we can get him on his bike this summer.

Jeff is home

2009-02-28T14:37:00.000-08:00

My brother came home from Afgasthen on Friday morning. It was AWESOME to be there and see him get off the plane. He was towards the back of the plane so it took forever to see his cute face. When he saw his wife and daughter, well of coarse I was bawling, and so were they. Marin was crying when she saw him and the way he looked when they all hugged was something I will never forget. I am so proud of him and glad he made it home safe. Me and my brother

Jeff, Marin and Emily

When we first saw him getting off the plane

When they got off the plane there was a walkway lined with flags.

Playing and having fun!

2009-02-28T14:29:00.001-08:00

The boys did not have school in Friday, so we went to BackYard Adventures so they could have some fun. We took our very good friend Ellie and they had a blast. I love my new camera and I am getting some fun pictures with it. Cam was talking so much while we were there. He kept saying more, again and jump. I love to see the looks on their faces when they go down the slides.

Cameron turned 4

2009-02-28T14:19:00.000-08:00

He loved his brownie cake. It was supposed to be a monkey, but it lookes like a bear. He could not keep his hands off the cake. I can't believe he is four!

LONG OR SHORT?

2009-02-20T08:48:00.000-08:00

Lately I have really wanted to have longer hair. But it is a big change for me, so these pics were taken with long extensions (note they are not matched or styled with my natural hair) just to see what it would be like. So now tell me what you all think about it. WHAT SHOULD I DO?
Thanks.

The 4 wheeler

2009-02-17T16:44:00.001-08:00

Santa gave McCord his own 4 wheeler for Christmas. This was the first time we got it out for him to ride. We can set it so It only goes 2 mph (which is good because he is so accident prone). He was laughing and having so much fun. Nate forgot to show him where the brake was, so he rolled it once. He did not get hurt, I know it is a shocker, and got back on. He loves it and hopefully he will be ready for the trails this summer.

Stitches Again!

2009-02-17T16:37:00.000-08:00

I called Nate Thursday night on my way home from work. When he answered the phone, he said McCord was in th ER again because he had fallen and hit his head. Our very good friends the Larson's took crazy Cameron while they were at the hospital. We counted and this is his 6th time for stitches. No one will marry the poor kid with all the scars on his cute face.

2009-02-07T20:59:00.000-08:00

McCord Cam and cousin Tanner are playing in the awesome Tee Pee they got for Christmas and throwing rocks in the river. We are having so much fun in Idaho and seeing the family.

Trip to Idaho!

2009-02-07T20:51:00.000-08:00

We were on our way to Idaho this weekend and the boys were watching Lion King. Cam Cam was singing Hakuna Matata! It was cute

Two Cute Kids

2009-01-02T07:11:00.000-08:00

McCord, Cameron and Grandma Bev

Cameron

Best Friends!

McCord

Highlights from 2008

2009-01-02T06:54:00.001-08:00

Tubing at Soldier Hollow. It was freezing, but so much fun!

Nate, Linda, Mike and I at the WEEZER /Angles and Airwaves Concert

Jen and I kick butt at the rainy St. George Marathon

Kim Nate and JR supporting us during the day

Nate gave me the extra push at the end of the race to get me through it. I love him!

Kim, JR, Nate, Me, Jen and Ron

Today was a good day!

2008-12-30T12:25:00.001-08:00

Today I had the wonderful oppertunity to see and shake hands with President Monson. It was an amazing experience to be in the same room as the prophet let alone shake his hand. Today didn't start out the best and after this experience, it just got better! Today was a good day.

Gingerbread House

2008-12-24T05:49:00.000-08:00

McCord and I with the finished product

Cameron eating all of the Candy

We thought a gingerbread house might be a fun family activity. On Sunday we got it out and started. Cameron was more interested in the candy than the house. He tasted the frosting (that is like glue) and spit it out. McCord loved every minute of it. He only wanted to put the red star candy on at first, and when they were gone the rest of the candy was okay. It was fun but something I only want to do once a year.

Dinner with the girls

2008-12-11T08:40:00.000-08:00

Linda, Mikka, and me

Brandee & Me

Brandee, Linda, Jen, Mikka, Me & Kim

Linda and Me

Jen and Kim
Thanks girls for such a great time!

Hi, the Batemans got a blog

2008-12-08T14:57:00.000-08:00

Due to much persuasion at work, I finally decided to start a blog. So I will do my best to keep it up to date and let everyone know what is going on with me and my cute little family.