Crazy Campbells

Always Falling benind!!

2011-01-26T18:16:00.000-08:00

Seems I can never stay caught up when it comes to blogs, face book, emails, or just anything on the computer. I really don't enjoy staring at a screen so I put it off way too much. Live have been packed with fun holiday fun, a trip to Idaho, and a getaway to Mexico. Christmas was great and relaxing!! We enjoyed spending time with some of the great friends we have made around here.

New Years my hubby let me go home to Idaho with no kids to spend time with my little sister before she headed out for her mission. Silly part is she will be serving in the Fort Worth, Texas mission. She could end up in my stake!! We had so much fun hanging out for 6 days, staying up too late, shopping, talking, and enjoying every minute!! I miss her already!! She always had the cutest FB posts!! I love the example she is setting for my children though, she is the most amazing girl ever!!

Terrence earned a trip to Mexico from work so we went looking forward to sunny beaches!! Well there was only one sunny day while we were there and we wore jackets most days to stay warm. It was so relaxing to just sit and be served every meal for 5 days, hang out at the spa, and go site seeing to Tulum. It was well needed and very enjoyable. My most amazing mom flew in to watch my kiddos and they loved their time with Grandma!! I owe many, many thanks to such a great mom!!

Now we have a new adventure ahead of us. Our ward split about a month ago so that meant new callings to serve in for all. Terrence was called to be the Elders Quorum President and I am in the Primary Presidency. I am adjusting to Terrence being gone before church for meetings and then again in the evening to visit families in the ward. Primary is an adventure all on its own, but as a presidency we are trying to pull it together and get the children to be more reverent. Wish us luck!!

Life is great and we are all healthy and happy around here. We are enjoying Texas and Terrence's mew position that allows him to be home so much more. Still trying to live the amazing motto I learned in General Conference a while back:

COME WHAT MAY, AND LOVE IT!!

What have we been up to?!

2010-10-16T19:26:00.000-07:00

I have to say it is amazing how fast life can go from nice a relaxing to busy and crazy! With two in school, one in preschool, and the other just a crazy man we just don't stop some days. This weekend I played my last soccer game of the season and I really enjoyed getting back on the field. Now I have to decide if I want to play indoor. The kids and I went to the neighborhood fall festival this evening and we had fun. We went early enough that we avoided long lines and that made all the difference in the world. This is McKayl's cute face painting from the event.

About a month ago Maddyson came in from playing outside to tell us there was a double rainbow, so I decided to try out my photo skills and this is the best I came up with from my location. It really was a neat view!
Maddyson and Scott have a really fun school and they came up with the idea of doing themes for their awards assembly. This one was rock star and even the teachers really got into it. They had a lady come in and sing some really fun songs for the kids, and they made it really feel like it was a special event for the kids. I don't think my kids will ever forget it.

I am the third counselor, as some of you know, in our primary of 150 kids. I am really enjoying my call but I really enjoy getting through with every activity we have. I guess this ward has a pioneer event every year so that was the theme. No I did not dress my kids up because I am the lazy mom who doesn't do well with dress up. We had fun though and it is yet another event off the list.

We are down one fun filled weekend and looking forward to the next 2 fun filled weekends to come. I am sure everyone is busy with fall festivals and I hope you all enjoy them!

First day of school

2010-08-29T07:17:00.000-07:00

We finally captured the moment. Every year Maddyson goes off to school and we don't get a picture of her first day. This year I was determined and we did it. We just hope for a good year!!

One more birthday girl

2010-07-10T20:39:00.001-07:00

The last birthday for July and we had lots of fun once again. She had to wait for Daddy to get back from Oklahoma to get her cake/cupcakes, but she was very patient. McKayl is our fun loving, smile lights up the room, big helper, sweet spirited little girl. Even though I wasn't quite sure I was ready for number 3 to pop into our lives when I first found out I was pregnant with her, I am glad she came when she did. I thank my Heavenly Father each day for the sweet spirit he has sent me. Happy Birthday McKayl!!

Her butterfly cupcakes

Our cute little hat girl.

This was her last birthday spent with lots of family in Idaho. She has grown a lot!!

Once again with a hat. Love you sweet girl!!

Maddyson's Birthday

2010-07-07T14:02:00.000-07:00

I still can't believe she is 7 and will be baptized next summer! She is our fun loving, drama filled, very helpful, always ready for fun girl. Every min of her sweet little life has been a joy!! It will be fun to see her grow and learn even more as time continues to fly on by us.
Love you Miss Maddyson!!!

Life

2010-06-23T12:59:00.000-07:00

It has been a really long time since I posted pictures so I tried to take a little from each adventure we have had lately. We had a fun time visiting family in Idaho before we came back to Texas. Terrence and I try to make visits to the Grandparents as often as possible so the kids can get to know them and love them. My mom came back with us to help unpack and play with the kids a little longer. Last weekend we headed up to Little Rock to hang out with our good friends Andrea and Erik and there 2 cute girls. We had lots of fun playing out in the sun and beating them at our new favorite game Quirkle. I know this is all over the place but that is life right?
This was just an awesome shot of Scott playing in the water. McKayls face is pretty funny!

On the road to visit friends in Little Rock

Playing in the small backyard. If there is no water it is just too hot to play outside.

Sorry it is sideways! Hanging out with Grandma on the stairs. They love the stairs!

Terrence with his Grandparents in Idaho

Hanging out with cousins in Utah

We made it!!

2010-05-29T08:58:00.000-07:00

Oh how nice it is to be back to my life, even if it isn't all put together yet, I am on my way! We miss family so very much but very grateful Grandma could come with us. Whenever I have her around I always wonder how I make it without her. My mom is amazing!! The house is bigger then I have ever had before but it doesn't make it any easier to find a place for everything. The kids love having stairs for once in their lives and I only like them for the little bit of exercise I get from going up and down them all day. I will get pictures posted as soon as I get a life a little more under control.

On the move

2010-03-31T06:51:00.000-07:00

Well I know that most of you have read this on facebook but those who haven't we are moving to Dallas, Texas. Terrence got a job promotion so he will now be an account manager. We are all very excited!! The kids and I will be staying in Idaho to finish Maddyson up in school and give Terrence some time to figure out the new position. Thank you to all the amazing friends we have made here in Georgia, I would not have made it the last 3 1/2 years without you!!

Little moments

2010-03-04T16:58:00.000-08:00

Well what can I say, life is good!! Among all the craziness life brings I always try to stop and take in the sweet moments my kids will give me. McKayl is my sensitive fun loving girl who requires hugs randomly throughout the day so I try to take them in as much as possible. Cody is crazy and all over the place. I find random toys to pick up all over the house. I just love his sweet smile and chubby cheeks. Scott wants to play, play, play but he wants someone along for the fun. He is always asking me to build with Lego's or blocks, color, or his favorite is the Wii. He has an amazing laugh and wonderful dimples to go along with it. Maddyson does all she can to get everything in she missed out on while she was at school. It still amazes me to hear her reading. I love her fun imagination and how she is always trying to help me out on my hard days. It is just amazing to be a mom!!! I always hope I can take moments to just take it all in.

Snow day

2010-02-12T12:40:00.000-08:00

It has been a while since I have posted. With Cody on the move I don't dare to sit down at the computer too long unless he is asleep. Well we got some snow today and they say we should get around 4 inches, we will see. In the mean time we are just hanging out and enjoying our 1 day early mid-winter break. Maddyson has all next week off and for once Terrence will be home for most of it.

Pumpkin Patch

2009-10-23T08:36:00.000-07:00

We had a lot of fun at the Pumpkin patch the other day so I thought I would post some cute shots of the fun. I was a little disappointed that they advertised a petting zoo when you couldn't even get near the animals but other then that the kids loved it. The weather was beautiful and we couldn't have asked for a better day.

He is getting too big too fast!!

We need a real family shot now that Cody is old enough to look at the camera and smile

BOOOO

Missing Home!!

2009-09-18T19:31:00.000-07:00

So I don't just write for my blog very ofter because I am not very good at it. Pictures tell way more then I can put in words but today, and everyday since I left Idaho, I am feeling homesick. I don't know why but when I get back to Georgia after being in Idaho for a month I just want to turn around and head back. I feel guilty because I love all the friends I have here, and if it weren't for friends I would have never made it this long, but I just love my mountains, no humidity, and being close to family. So I guess to sum it up, THANKS SO MUCH to all the amazing friends I have met out here and when I get a chance to go back west know that I will miss you but not Georgia!! OK so I decided to add a picture of one of my fun ventures up to my sisters house while I was in Idaho.

Sunny Savannah

2009-09-09T18:49:00.001-07:00

We had a ton of fun in Savannah hitting the beach, and walking around by the river. We were worn out at the end of everyday. I can't concentrate enough to say more then that so the pictures will show you the rest.

Scott loves cars and he would usually be smiling from ear to ear, but he was tired of walking so that is the best we could get.

We couldn't get Cody to look up. All he cared about was picking up that sand and putting it in his face. He really enjoyed it!

Our sand castle. The kids thought it was cool.

She is ready for Bay Watch

Some how we got him to look up for one good picture. He was fun and dirty.

Soooooooooo BIG!

2009-09-02T17:56:00.000-07:00

Where does time go? My little guy is all ready 5 months old and he wants to do everything his brother and sisters are doing. So far he is just sitting up and I am enjoying that because I know once the rolling and crawling come in I am in trouble. There is always a marble, barbie shoe, piece of food, and whatever else lying around on the floor that I will have to keep out of his mouth. But for know I just enjoy his handsome smile and snuggle as much as possible.

Oh boy this little guy loves his daddy!! When I am holding him he just watches every move his daddy makes and flaps his arms like crazy trying to get his attention. Good thing his daddy is a sucker for Cody's cute little smile.

Boating with the family!

2009-07-28T21:05:00.000-07:00

Oh how nice it is to have fun with family again!! We have been busy, busy with family but alot of fun. The kids love playing with there cousins and I love seeing my siblings. This boating trip was at a pretty place called Walcot just outside Burly, Idaho. Terrence is at the front of the boat, Dave (brother-in-law) is driving, Braden hanging on with the hat backwards, J.D. pointing, Steven in orange, and Scott in the red life vest.

This is a fun picture of my sister Amanda playing with little baby Cody. He is such a cooer!

Maddyson with her cousins Steven and Jordan. These are 3 our 6 year old group of cousins. My sister and I all had babies with in a year.

That is kind of a funny face.

She loves this swimming suite and would wear it all day everyday if I let her.

Outer Banks

2009-06-02T18:50:00.000-07:00

We have spent the last 5 days in North Carolina because Terrence had some work over in Greenville. While we were there we decided to take a day to check out the outer banks and we really enjoyed it. One day was not near enough time to see everything we wanted to see. Our first stop was to a ship called the Elizabeth which had workers aboard who talked and dressed for the time period of the ship. They answered all the kids questions and put up with the kids going back and forth and up and down the stairs. On shore they had replicas set up of the camps the men would set up when they reached shore and workers dressed up their as well. Everything was very hands on and open which made life easier for me because I didn't have to tell the kids to stop touching things every 5 seconds. The museum was awesome and the same hands on kid friendly environment. One of the greatest parts was all the kids were free so we paid 8 dollars for all of us to enjoy this nice place.

oooops this isn't the ship. This was a different ship across the way.

This was the pirate portion of the museum, and every section had clothes and hats for the kids to dress up in.

Maddyson striking a pose on the lower deck of the ship.

Scott playing a game called 9 pin or I believe they also called it skittle. He loved it because it was a lot like bowling and he loves bowling.

Checking out the ship.

Life is good!

2009-05-15T20:03:00.000-07:00

I am a slacker when it comes to bogging but maybe someday life will slow down a little. No who am I kidding, life just keeps going faster everyday. There ia always Laundry to be done, dishes to wash, floors to vacuum, clothes to go through, surfaces to dust, and bills to pay. I am sure I left out a few hundred other things but that covers most of my life. But at least through it all I have 4 beautiful children to remind me why I do what I do. Then it makes all of the chores worth it. And besides in about 3 more years or so they will start pulling their weight as well. Won't that be nice! So anyway here are some pictures of my kids being well, kids!

Our fist family picture with Cody! What I love the most is that this captures how life really is.

This is one of my favorite times, when my baby starts to smile a goo. He is so preciouse!

Crazy Scott with a nice pink stain on his undershirt. Koolaid is a killer!

McKayl with her super curls. The humidity helps alot with that.

Maddyson our little model. She is almos done with kindergarten and boy are we ready for summer! No More Alarm Clock!!!!!!!!

Our 4 kids

2009-04-03T21:20:00.000-07:00

Pregnancy pictures

2009-03-15T17:41:00.000-07:00

Well I wasn't sure we were going to get these pictures done, but Terrence decided Saturday to pull out his stuff and set up a mock studio in the Garage. I have asked him a few times about taking maternity pictures but life just gets busy so I was glad we actually did it. It was fun! I am always glad my husband is the one behind the camera because if it were anyone else I would not have been as comfortable.

I think this last one is my favorite shot. I am not quite sure why but I do really like it!

Little Missionary

2009-03-05T19:51:00.000-08:00

I just had to post this cute picture of Scott hanging out with the missionaries. He loves these guys and hopefully he will follow in their footsteps. These guys are great and we have the pleasure of having them in our home quite a bit. We are going to miss Elder Anderson and Elder Ketchum when they leave. I think this is one of my favorites and I will be hanging it in his room for him to see often.

Let it snow!

2009-03-02T19:41:00.001-08:00

The kids were so excited to see snow when we got out of church Sunday!! They could not wait to go out a throw a snowball and they did several times. Of course the snow was super wet and all out snow clothes are in Idaho but we had a fun time for a little bit. We got wet fast! It snowed from about 10:00 am to 10:00 pm and there was no school today, YAY!!

The kids so proud of our tiny snowman. We could have made it bigger but I wasn't feeling up to bending over any more then I had to.

They were a little cold in their wimpy clothes but they didn't care at all. They have been asking me for snow all winter and I have told them it would probably never happen. Looks like I was wrong on this one.

Photo Tag!

2009-02-23T18:08:00.000-08:00

I was tagged by Melinda.

1. Go to my documents/pictures.
2. Go to my 6th file folder.
3. Go to my 6th picture.
4. Blog about it.
5. Tag 6 people to do the same.

So this is little miss McKayl last summer on our trip back West. We were up in Salt Lake and we had never taken the tour of the conference center so we decided to finally do it. It was really neat and worth ever minute. She has a funny smile but she really did have a good time. We miss living in Utah and being so close to all the church history and family. We are looking forward to our summer and going back again!

I guess I tag Alycia, Laura, Lilli, Becky, Valarie, and Audra

Curley Sue!

2009-02-19T20:16:00.001-08:00

Maddyson is my little girly, girl as most of you know, so when she saw my curlers she wanted to try them out. It was a lot of fun to do her hair and she looked so cute when we were all done. The curls fell lower through out the day but that was expected with her thick hair. I love you Maddyson!

She didn't want this picture taken but she was a good sport and let me take it anyway.

Where is February going?

2009-02-18T17:51:00.000-08:00

I can't believe this month is almost over! It really feels like time speeds up the more kids you have. We are doing great around here just getting ready for number 4 to arrive. We have been getting all the baby stuff out and making sure we are all ready. The kids are a little tired of waiting for their baby brother but it is so cute when they come talk to my belly and give it hugs every night. He is going to be one spoiled boy! Only 5 more weeks left!!
We hope all is well with everyone and we will keep things up to date once our little guy arrives!

Grandma and Papa come to visit!

2009-01-22T17:54:00.000-08:00

My parents came to visit this week and we had so much fun having them here. My mom has come to visit but this was a first for my dad. The kids loved having Grandma a Papa's attention all day. I think they loved it better then Christmas. Here are some fun pictures of the kids playing and having fun!

sleepy heads

2009-01-22T17:39:00.001-08:00

My kids decided to fall asleep in some weird places so of course I had to take pictures. They are so adorable when they sleep.

He doesn't like quiet time by himself so he curled up by the couch (not on the couch) to take a little nap.

This one is on the time out stool. I guess I may have left her there a little too long.

This was at the kitchen table. She was refusing to eat so she fell asleep protesting. This is my favorite picture of all!

Scott's 4th Birthday

2009-01-06T10:25:00.000-08:00

Scott is finally the big 4!! He is always so eager for his birthday because the rest of us have our birthdays in the summer. We had fun playing with his dump truck and Lego's, he has been wanting both for a while so he loved it. He also loved his cake which we had fun putting together for him the night before. Decorating birthday cakes is fun but I can never get them just how I want them. Such is life! Happy Birthday Scott!!!!

Christmas fun

2009-01-06T10:11:00.001-08:00

We had a very fun Christmas this year and the kids loved tearing open the gifts they had to wait so long to open. We spent our Christmas Eve with Warren and Bonnie Lucas and their girls. We had good food and fun times. The Schares were also there and they spent time with us most of Christmas day. The holidays were alot of fun and we are always glad to have pictures to remind of us all the fun times.

It is a boy!

2008-12-15T18:00:00.000-08:00

Well, we are for sure having a boy! We are all very excited, especially little scott. The only problem we have is trying to figure out a name for the little guy. We usually have no problems coming up with a name but this one has us stumped. I guess we have till march to figure it out.

ipod kids

2008-12-12T19:44:00.000-08:00

So our kids love music so we let they hang out with the ipods every once in a while. They are so funny with them, singing at the top of their lugs and shaking their bums. It is fun to capture their moments! We will have to record Maddyson some time because she really gets into the music. She is our Drama Queen and we love her!!

Ok so this isn't the kids but man is he ever so sexy!! I love you babe!!

Ready for Christmas?

2008-12-08T18:56:00.000-08:00

We had fun putting up the tree and the kids were a pretty good help this year. Maddyson wanted to be in charge of everything and in a couple years I am sure she will be running the show. She loves decorating for Christmas! She takes after me! I think once I moved out of my parents house the decorating was cut in half and it doesn't get done till about a week before Christmas.

Thanksgiving Fun

2008-12-08T18:33:00.000-08:00

We had a fun time spending Thanksgiving with our good friends Jon, Adrianna, and little Jon Edens. It was fun to see there new place and to see how much Little Jon has grown up.

What a cute family! Thanks for having us over guys, you are amazing!

Our attempt at a nice family photo before we went out the door. This is the best we could get I think.

The kids loved little Jon and he liked them for the most part. He probably enjoyed having a quiet house after we left though. He was so much fun! I have found that when the baby comes McKayl is not going to leave him alone.

Family Vacation

2008-11-27T17:47:00.001-08:00

We had a fun opportunity to take a trip with Terrence's parents a few weeks ago to see a lot of cool sites. We started in D.C. for a friends wedding and then headed up to Atlantic City, New Jersey to stay in my in-laws time share. From Atlantic City we went over to Cape May which I think was my favorite part of the trip. I would love to go back there someday and enjoy some sunny beaches. If only sunny beaches didn't bring in so many people that would make it even better.We really enjoyed the beach to ourselves.

McKayl posing in the leaves in a park at Cape May. She loves her hat and scarf and wears them in the house all the time. She is funny!

Our family picture in the park. What cute kids!

Family Vacation

2008-11-27T17:33:00.001-08:00

Finding shells on the shore of Cape May. It was a little chilly but all worth it to have the beach to ourselves. Cape May is a beautiful area and I would love to go back early summer so the kids can play in the water a little. I would say it is a must see!

Building some what of a sandcastle in November. The kids loved it!

Old boards left from the old board walk in Atlantic city. Terrence can make anything amazing!

Daddy and daughter so cute together.

Atlantic city at sunset from our balcony. We had so much fun with granmarie and grandpa dad. Thanks again for a great trip, we miss you guys!

Family Pictures

2008-10-13T18:11:00.000-07:00

Well we have been trying to get a good family picture for a while now and we finally got it. Terrence set up a mock studio in the garage and it seemed to work out great. The kids were good but family pictures are still an adventure. It is funny that we always get our family pictures when the next kid is on the way. I guess there are some habits you just can't break.

smoky pics

2008-09-23T11:46:00.001-07:00

This was a fun hike we enjoyed but did not finish. It was about 2 miles there and another 2 miles back so we just hiked about a mile and headed back. It was a nature trail so lots of roots, rocks, and whatever else came along. It was very beautiful!
Now this hike we did finish and the kids were excited to see the waterfall at the end. We also had the opportunity to see some baby cubs on this hike. The weather was perfect!
This was just a fun spot to take a family picture so we did. Not very often there is a sign with your name on it.

The kids loved this and Terrence put quite a bit of time into getting the Jiffypop to come out just right. It was just like it came out of the microwave. Usually half the popcorn gets burnt so we were lucky. Poor Scott really needed to go potty but he made it through the picture with the trickling stream noises and all.

Smoky Mountains

2008-09-19T10:08:00.000-07:00

We just took a fun family trip up to the Smoky Mountains and it was beautiful!! It was my birthday present and I must say I almost loved every minute of it. The only part I could have gone without was the leaky tent and all night of rain. I told suggested to Terrence that we should put up the tarp but of course the weather was beautiful so he felt no need to do that. As many years as I have been camping I should have insisted but I didn't and we paid the price with no sleep and wet everything in the morning.

The hikes were fun and the views were amazing!! The kids loved playing in the dirt and being free to do just about anything. They were a little worried about bears because everywhere we went their were signs cautioning you about them. We did have the opportunity to see two baby cube and they were really cute. Of course we kept our distance to be sure mama bear was not around.

After 2 days of camping Terrence decided it was time for a hotel so we stayed in a tourist town called Gatlinburg in Tennessee. It was fun to walk around town and see the small shops. The kids loved watching the taffy get stretched and wrapped up so of course we had to go in a buy some to see how good it was. So to sum it up we had a great time and I would love to go back soon!

I will post pictures of the trip when my hubby returns from Utah with them. He always has my pitures!

Exciting News!!

2008-09-09T09:54:00.000-07:00

Well the Campbell Family is having a baby once more!! The kids have been waiting very patiently for number 4 and they will continue to wait until March. They are very excited and Scott just wants it to be a boy so he can have a brother to play with. I have my doubts that it is a boy and I really have no reasoning other then that is just how I feel. Hopefully I am wrong because I would like this one to be a boy too. Terrence has been awesome helping around the house or should I say running the house. On days I don't feel good he does everything clear down to the dishes. He is the best!!! We will let everyone know in about 10 weeks if it is a boy or a girl.

New Orleans

2008-08-29T07:39:00.000-07:00

This was our latest trip just before Maddyson started school. We went to New Orleans and it was quite interesting. I can't say I loved it but it was a new experience I will not forget. We went down the famous Bourbon street and it was worse then the Vegas strip. The rest of down town had some really cool architecture and tons of history so that made up for the trash other places.

As you can tell everyone else loved it too!! The kids were a little hot at this point and they were ready to go back to the hotel and swim. Don't visit in the Summer unless you love humidity and lots of heat. They were happy in the shade!!
This is the mighty Mississippi behind us and while we were there they had a bit of an oil spill so it was kind of a busy river.
The Balloon clown was fun and the kids balloons lasted about a day of course. It was a better record then some of the other children around us so at least we got them that long
The beads were sold just about everywhere you went. They had a ton of different sizes and styles. Did we buy some for our kids??? NO. We know what happens once we get home and once we got to the hotel they didn't even remember they had asked for one. Kids are great!!

Coming back

2008-08-29T07:28:00.000-07:00

This was one of our stops on our drive back to Atlanta after staying in Pocatello for about 5-6 weeks. We tried to stop and see as much as we could.
The kids and I with Devils Tower in the back ground. It is at the edge of Wyoming just before you enter South Dakota.
Terrence and the kids posing in front of Mount Rushmore! The kids did not love every stop but they put up with it.
It was a little tricky to get this shot but I just couldn't pass it up. everyone but Maddyson passed out.
This was at Buffalo Bill Dam right by Cody, Wy. They had a ton of water coming out that thing and they said it was the most they had in years. The sun was a little bright!

Playing outside

2008-08-28T17:15:00.000-07:00

This is our beautiful Maddyson who loves to be in front of the camera. We miss her all day now that she is in school and we can't wait to go pick her up at the bus stop.

This is our handsome boy Scott and man does he keep the house lively! He loves everything sports and of course you can't forget those braves!!
This is me playing with sidewalk chalk with the kids. It is fun to have an excuse to play with the kid toys. Being a mom is great!!
Our little ball of sunshine McKayl! What would we do without our little mother keeping us posted on everything. Don't ask me where the curls some from?!
My wonderful husband out enjoying his latest new toy. Except this time I am using the camera so we have memories of him too. He is sooooo cute!!