Tackett Family

CHANGES & GROWTH

2010-07-30T13:59:00.000-07:00

WE WENT TO THE NEW AQUARIUM WITH OUR COUSINS AND HAD SO MUCH FUN! CHLOE IS NOW FULLY POTTY TRAINED AND FEELS RIGHT AT HOME ON THE TOILET. I ADDED BLONDE AND SOME BANGS TO MY HAIRSTYLE. MY BABY KIMBALL BOY HAS SADLY LOST GURTH WITH HIS GROWTH. HER IS A PHOTO OF HIM LAST SUMMER AND A CURRENT PHOTO.

LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING

2010-01-29T11:20:00.000-08:00

CABIN, CAMPING, & FRIENDS

2009-09-13T17:51:00.000-07:00

CABIN & CAMPING

SILLY THING, I FOUND CHLOE TRYING TO CHANGE KIMBALL'S DIAPER THESE THREE ARE SO SILLY TOGETHER CHLOE LOVES CORN!

CHLOE HAS LOADS OF FUN DOING HER HAIR LIKE THIS

KIMBALL & LIDELLE

CHLOE GIVING WES A KISS 'CAUSE HE WAS HAVING A ROUGH DAY

CALIFORNIA

2009-07-25T19:40:00.000-07:00

Well I had thought that I took several pictures at the wedding but then I realized that I almost always had one of these cute kids in my arms. Hopefully I can post some later from someone elses' camera because everything really was pretty and a lot of FUN!

Special thanks to Aunt Nichole and Uncle Jaron for watching the kids while we went to the temple. I can asure you that Brandon would not have been as adventurous to take them to the beach! His experiences with kids were very limited before these two came along.

Such a CHARMER!! Kimball was a stud in his tux and really enjoyed eating his boe-tie.

Chloe had so much fun with this fountain and regularly tried to climb in. Great job on the dress and the entire party Sally!

Mo and Sarah
(THE :) HAPPY COUPLE)

Congrats and welcome to the family
My GORGEOUS sisters-in-law
Sarah & Nichole

We had fun with stickers when we put together a present for Aunt Sarah. I love the glistening slobber that has accumulated in Kimball's rolls! :)

Chloe held on to this sucker for over an hour...the addiction has begun. When we finally got home she noticed it and put it back in her mouth. YUM!

These girls are like sisters and always so cute together!

This kid is a jumping FOOL! But he doesn't ever go all out when the camera is on, the little stinker!!

KELLIS COUSINS

2009-05-29T16:18:00.001-07:00

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND IN THE MOUNTAINS

Kimball, Chloe, & I waiting at the bank for the fishing party

Chloe, Eli, & Noah wanting to fish!

Grandkids at my parents house. Landon would never sit still so he's MIA. Kimball, Katelyn, Sienna, and Morgan.

Chloe wants to be a BIG kid so bad! She wears my high heels and steals my glasses. The little fingerprints are always appreciated. :b

SPLISH, SPLASH

2009-05-29T15:53:00.001-07:00

FRIENDS AT TEMPE SPLASH PAD. (CHLOE LOVES THESE BOOTS IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY NOTICED BY ALL THE PREVIOUS SHOTS. SHE WEARS THEM EVERY DAY!)
ADDIE & CHLOE

ADDIE

ASHTON & NIXON
THIS WAS ONE STRESSFUL DAY! I LOVE THESE PLAYDATES BUT THAT DAY AN ENTIRE SCHOOL BUS OF ELEMENTARY KIDS, PLUS SOME TEENAGERS WERE THERE!!! SORRY, PET PEEVE OF MINE IS BIKINI WEARING TEENAGERS OVERCROWDING CHILDREN SPLASH PADS. WHAT'S UP WITH THAT?!?

KIMBALL

2009-05-11T14:44:00.000-07:00

Kimball stats:

3 1/2 mos 15 lbs

eats every 3 hrs during the day and sleeps 10-12 hrs a night
smiles often, started loud belly laughs recently(really loves his foot to his mouth, he thinks it is hillarious!!!), and jabbers on all the time whenever Chloe doesn't have the spotlight. Bottom line terrific kid and a little scared if that means there will soon be a catch to all this good behavior.

I don't care what Brandon thinks...bathtub photos are sweet and precious!

Yippee! He is becoming a thumb sucker. I love that he self pacifies and as far a breaking him of the habit we will cross that bridge when we come to it. Plus, it sure is cute to see him try to fit his whole chubby little hand in his mouth!

He is a BIG cuddle-bug

Daddy relaxing with the kids right after a long day at the office.

(Can you tell that we are trying to save $ with our AC bill)
Thanks Brandon for all you do; allowing me to stay home with these two! We have loads of fun on playdates to the park and splashpads and sometimes mom gets to nap when they do. :b I have yet to find a more fun or rewarding job!

Egg Peeling

2009-05-11T12:44:00.000-07:00

Brandon is so proud of how bright Chloe is and really gets a kick out of teaching her cool tricks like peeling a hard boiled egg.

CHLOE

2009-05-08T23:14:00.000-07:00

Aunt "Coco" went with us to the water park and Chloe absolutely adores her aunt and her fun hat

This is Addie and Chloe watching cartoons and a short break when they weren't frighting over eachother's seat. (the duck is Kimball's inflatable bathtub)

Chloe doing her "cheese face"...I don't know where she learned this :b

Cheap thrills :b

Chloe stats: 19 mos and 21 lbs.

1-2 naps a day (about 2-4hrs total) and 11 hrs at night

Funny habit is climbing! She will use my kitchen stool, her picnic table, or anything that she can to get to all the things I don't want her to. The stool has been dragged from room to room throughout the house to get into candy, lotion, books, dvds, bills and everything else under the sun! She does it with a smile though and she is so darn cute and bright I often just let things run their course because I want to see how it will all play out. :b

Time outs range from 1-25 within a day. Last week Brandon had to disciplin her for the first time because after he had told her no and seperated her from the situation she went and got her sippie and chucked it as hard as she could at his forehead. It would seem we are entering the terrible 2's!!!

Chloe still loves her brother very much and gives him lots of hug and kisses and will even lay with him to tell him a story or teach him "itsy bitsy spider". I love my kids and they are so entertaining and I hope you think so too. :0)

"Cheap thrills"
Things we do to save $ while doing a night in!

UPDATE

2009-04-01T15:23:00.000-07:00

Since I've last Blogged we have done several things...The Kellis Family went to Knott's Berry Farm, I got shingles (aka adult chicken pox), Kimball was blessed, we went camping.
Sadly after all the trouble of getting a new battery for our camera, while we were on our CA trip our camera gave out right when we were about to start our day at the theme park! :0( We had a good run, Brandon purchased it with our wedding money back in 2003!
Our new one is in the mail, family and friends helped us take photos of the above events so updates are on the way. :0) ----My good friend Kayla took this amazing photo of Chloe! What a cool friend! Not only did she take her off my hands so I could spend quality down time with Kimball but she takes these awesome photo! I sure am blessed with talented and kind friends!

DAY IN THE LIFE OF...

2009-03-06T12:22:00.000-08:00

We LOVE when dad relieves mom

Plays and Tickles with Chloe

Gets Chloe good and tired

To avoid her opening the diaper bag snacks on the bed while dad is out of town

Kimball makes funny wiggle faces

Still has crazy cross-eyed looks

But lucky us he still SLEEPS like an angel!!

LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT

2009-01-24T16:35:00.000-08:00

THIS IS DAY ONE...I THINK CHLOE'S THOUGHTS ARE THAT KIMBALL IS THE BEST NEW TOY SHE EVER GOT. EVERYTHING IS STILL ABOUT HER AND NO SIGNS OF JELOUSY YET.

DAY TWO...A LESS SHY CHLOE IS EVEN MORE EXCITED ABOUT HER LIVE BABY.

KIMBALL'S FIRST POST

2009-01-24T16:28:00.000-08:00

CHLOE & KIMBALL

GRANDMA CINDY (MY MOM), KIMBALL, CHLOE, & GRANDMA SALLY (BRANDON'S MOM) BIG THANKS TO BOTH GRANDMAS FOR ALL YOUR HELP WITH CHLOE WHILE KIMBALL AND I WERE IN THE HOSPITAL.
PAPI AND GRANDMA MAKING SURE KIMBALL IS SAFE WITH CHLOE. CHLOE CAN'T GIVE ENOUGH KISSES AND SOMETIMES LOVES A LITTLE TOO MUCH!

CHLOE AND DADDY TAKING THEIR FIRST LOOKS AT BABY BROTHER

Kimball Dean Tackett

born 1/19/09 @ 12:55 pm
7 lbs 13 oz & 21 inches long

THIS LITTLE BOY HAS BEEN GREAT AND SLEEPING LIKE A DREAM; HIS BIG SISTER IS ANOTHER STORY. :) DADDY IS A PUSH OVER AND CHLOE GOT AWAY WITH A LOT WHILE MOM WAS GONE.

I LOVE MY LITTLE FAMILY AND AM REALLY ENJOYING LIFE RIGHT NOW. THANKS TO EVERYONE FOR YOUR HELP LEADING UP TO THIS POINT AND ALL YOUR CONTINUING LOVE AND SUPPORT!

CAMERA CATASTROPHY

2009-01-06T12:30:00.000-08:00

Somehow over Christmas someone might have lost the battery to our camera. Brandon will be ordering a new one and lets all hope the battery comes before our little BOY!
For all those who don't know I am scheduled for a C-section Monday January 19 @ 12:30!!! The count down has begun. He will share a birthday with his aunt Jenn and we decided on the name KIMBALL DEAN TACKETT. Think of us while you are of playing on Civil Rights Day aka Martin Luther King Day.

CATCH UP

2008-12-04T10:57:00.000-08:00

I know it's been a while but we now have internet again! So we are playing catch up with a few random photos. Enjoy!

Chloe for some reason loves to be inside Dottie's kennel.

She will even open the door for Dottie to come in then close the door and laugh as she locks Dottie out of her own kennel! Chloe loves the "psych out"

Here are my 3 MUSKETEERS

Sienna, Katelyn, & Chloe

"Miss Independent" only will eat what she can feed herself! I seem to spot clean a lot more laundry and am in need of larger bibs.

Rob, Jenn, Brandon, Sterling, Sienna, Chloe, G-ma Sally, & Kate

My studly spouse ran the Turkey Trot and I am so proud, but we enrolled way late and paid with cash. When we got home to check his time there was never any record of him!!! Something tells me that girl just pocketed the cash and gave him a bogus sensor. We all had fun and I was designated babysitter which I felt can be just as strenuous as a 10K run.

Orange smiles with G-ma

All tuckered out!

Brandon loves it when she sleeps with her mouth open. :b

Uh-oh the look of death.

PARK PICS

Bit of CRAZY HAIR

Best when these girls have there own slide otherwise...

well you can see. Nora and Chloe are great friends as long as they don't have to share. I love Nora's grin.

Chloe couldn't figure this one out. It is too steep for her to climb and for some reason she had a tough time using it as a slide. She has her daddy's smile in this photo.
We didn't get many Halloween pics because my camera battery is only good if you charge it after every outing! Even if this isn't the best pic somethings better than nothing.
Chloe was pretty warm in her costume and not very happy!

VIDEO

2008-12-04T09:50:00.000-08:00

LET'S PARTY!!

2008-10-17T11:06:00.000-07:00

Happy Chloe after consuming more sugar in one day than in the year leading up to the party!

What a great eater.

Chloe loves sharing all her meals with Dad and Brandon is always a great sport. Most of the meals Chloe is feeding Dad more than the other way around!

Chloe's good friend Wes

These two have so much fun together.

"I am so excited for the party, are these all for ME?!?" Grandma Sally knows how to give the people what they want.

RIDING WEEKEND

Chloe and cousin Landon seemed to love the dirt more than the blanket.

Wearing down or just getting her second wind?

I can't ride much while pregnant but glad my bike is still getting good use.

Sorry about the long span between updates. My neighbors moved and took their internet with them! (the nerve) Still working on talking Brandon into getting our own, but you know him "why pay for it when everyone we know already has it?". Good thing he is so handsome otherwise this would be grounds for an argument.

Chloe is doing great and loves to make cow and duck noises. She is excellent at waving, loves the word "DAD" and says it all day long. She even calls all the greeters at the stores or anyone out for a smoke break "DAD". I choose to laugh about it rather than have it be awkward. Walking is just on the horizon. Chloe is most motivated while outdoors but can walk about 10' when she is really in her groove. Applause is a must, and if you don't reckognize her accomplishments she will be her own cheerleader until you catch on.

We adore our little girl and this first year has been just MARVELOUS. I really am excited to see her as a BIG sister. Chloe now has half a dozen dolls and is very loving with them. For all who may not know I am having a BOY and am scheduled for deliver Monday, January 19. One of Brandon's top pics is "KIMBALL" and we've been trying it our but still taking suggestions.

MONTEZUMA'S CASTLE

2008-08-07T08:08:00.000-07:00

I don't want to be home...where is Nora?
I know this shouldn't be funny, but I see so much of myself in this little drama queen. Everything is life or death and I know the tricks all too well. Better luck with dad.

Happy Chloe giggling with Daddy over the rain.

We spent a warm weekend in Flagstaff and it wasn't until we were on our way out did it storm. Thought about waiting it out and then decided it was warm enough to just play in it. So much for escaping the heat for a cool weekend in the mountains. :)

Montezuma's Castle

Chloe really enjoying all the history. This is her, "did that really happened, Daddy?" face. My little girl is always so dainty and I have no idea why her hands are always in that position?

FISHING IN FLAGSTAFF

2008-08-07T07:40:00.000-07:00

These are the fish we are about to catch and eat!
I caught a fish in 5 sec. FLAT! I've never been very good and staying quiet and being patient for the fish to bite, but with a sure thing like this and no waiting who wouldn't like fishing?!?

My rugged husband with the largest catch out of the bunch!

The group went to NAU to watch the Cardinals game and get some autographs.

Fasionista Chloe actually leaving her shades on!!!

CHLOE LOVES G-MA SALLY

2008-08-01T15:14:00.000-07:00

G-ma Sally we are all proud of you for attending BYU summer term, but can't wait to have you back in the valley where you belong! Chloe loves her tu-tu and enjoys naked time or minimal dress up. This crazy girl can get out of skirts, pants, and diapers. WARNING do not put her down in just a diaper or you will wake up to a bare bum! (photos not appropriate for blog)

Chloe has not been a BIG fan of her room and can pull in the water works if needed. Dad is a sucker for this and usually takes him an hour and a few attempts to get her to go down. You may be able to see a small tear in her right eye, but her face says differently.

Chloe +1 Daddy 0 ... and the scoring continues.

We haven't really met any food we don't like. Finger foods a best, because she is very self-reliant and wants to do everything herself! (i.e. the undressing) Favorite foods lately... blueberries, gingersnaps, organic cheese puffs, cold green licorice, pretzels, steamed carrots, pizza crust any olives, and really any fruit.

As you can see everyone has taken down my defenses of foods I didn't think she would have until she is over 1 yr old. I try to stick to my guns on processed sugars and she will hopefully not be given soda for many more years! So back off all that already have their own caffiene addictions, please don't pass it on to Chloe. :)

"Don't I look so pretty! Can't wait untill I can twirl around in this singing 'Some day my prince will come'. When do I get shoes to go with this?"

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAPA JOHN

2008-07-10T13:30:00.000-07:00

We all had a great dinner at RA
Chloe is doing so well in public restaraunts!

We miss and love you G-ma Sally. Study hard at BYU.

We went camping over the 4th and Brandon was in charge of the camera. Some how the only photos he took were of the pups, so check out Dotties blog for photos of the 4th.

"THAT'S WHAT SHE SAID"

2008-06-24T21:12:00.000-07:00

We're all giggles over this!

Chloe's T-shirt reads..."I'm going to be a BIG SISTER"

Proud Papa to bee

Come end of January Chloe will be a big sister. The two will be just over 15 mos. apart. Many of you may think us crazy, but we couldn't be more excited! Brandon has been having an even harder time keeping this one a secret and been pestering me to make the announcement on the blog, but you know that I require more naps then Chloe these days. Now that, that's past here is our announcement!

LONG JOURNEY!!!

2008-06-13T21:10:00.000-07:00

We had a 9 hr journey to Mexico. Here we are trapped in "WHY" and that is what we continued to ask ourselves. Sadly there was an accident a few miles ahead with 3 fatalities. Kids didn't seem to mind too much, I think the one that took it the hardest is the one standing. Poor dad.

It was all worth it once we got our fish tacos. May look scary but Brandon on our first stay 3 years ago got the whole fam HOOKED! They deep fry the whole fish and then top peels of easily and there is no fishy taste to it, just pure heaven.

VIVA MEXICO

2008-06-13T21:03:00.000-07:00

Chloe sadly has my legs... Daddy's beautiful blue eyes...

and one beautiful smile!

AND THEN THERE WAS 4

2008-06-13T20:46:00.000-07:00

Chloe is still interested in the pups and tries to play every chance she gets.
The only boy pup is no longer. He is on the top of the photo arrow pattern on the neck with patch on his left ear. It was very sad but English Bulldogs don't know their own size and some how he found his way under Dottie.

These are the 4 girls and they are getting big FAST!

Eyes are now open and they are scooting but not walking yet.

A WRINKLE IN TIME

2008-05-22T18:36:00.000-07:00

Today Dottie became a mother of 4 girls and 1 boy! For future updates on the pups go to Dottie's blog.

Hard to contain the excitement on the BIG day!
Dazed Dottie was still out of it after the C-section so everyone took thier turn with a bottle

Chloe practicing being soft.

WORK AND PLAY

2008-05-17T13:54:00.000-07:00

CHLOE HELPED ME PLANT THE STAR JASMINE. FOLLOW UP PHOTOS WILL BE COMING ONCE THE FLOWERS FILL IN. I AM VERY EXCITED THAT MY FLOWERS ARE DONG SO WELL. MY GOALS HAVE BEEN TO READ MORE THIS YEAR AND IN MY BOOKS MOST HEROINES GARDEN AND TO BE MORE LIKE THEM I HAVE TAKEN ON THE CHALLENGE. ICKY SLUG SURPRISED US! I'M USUSALLY NOT SQUIMISH BUT CHLOE'S BUMBO WAS ON THE GRASS ON CINCO DE MAYO AND I PICKED IT UP AND PUT MY HAND IN IT. TWO TIMES IN ONE MONTH! WHAT THE HECK!!!

BIG RED

KRAZY KATE

KYLEE ORGANIZED FUN PLAYDATES AND THIS IS KATE, CHLOE, AND SIENNA AT TEMPE TOWN LAKE SPLASH PAD.

iFELIZ CINCO DE MAYO!

2008-05-05T21:57:00.000-07:00

Wishing everyone a festive Cinco de Mayo!

---Brandon (the true latino) wants to remind me and all out there that cinco de mayo isn't a true Mexican holiday.

Happy Chloe showing off her 2 teeth! Don't worry Uncle Steve (future DDS) one of her favorite toys is a toothbrush so she is keeping those chompers good and clean.

The top 2 should be coming through any day now so that has been making the days last a bit LONGER!

Where it all began

2008-05-05T11:53:00.000-07:00

Brandon is finally HOME and quickly back at work! His girls brought him a picnic lunch at Tempe Town Lake. Chloe hadn't been yet, but that is where we had our first date. Then, a year later Brandon came in town to surprise me on our 1 year anniversary and there is where he proposed. Little bit of history about us for all you guys out there.

Chloe is very happy to have dad back and "da-da" is still her first and only word. But is getting closer and closer to crawling!

1st Pool Experience

2008-05-05T11:43:00.000-07:00

Brandon went riding all day and wanted to go swimming with BIG RED. Still too cold for her but we'll try again later. I hope y'all enjoy the farmers tan from riding as much as I do!
Hands off he's all mine. :0)

DUCK DAY!

2008-05-05T11:27:00.000-07:00

Chloe had such a fun day and we have yet to find an animal she won't giggle at.

Chloe loves being outside and after reading Becky's duck experience we decided we need to visit them too.

As you can see both the ducks and Chloe enjoyed the bread crumbs.

Technical Difficulties

2008-04-18T14:49:00.000-07:00

Better LATE then NEVER! Happy Easter.

Life has been crazy. Brandon has been gone nearly all month conquering the world and being the ultimate provider. Chloe and I have been having adventures traveling to Vegas to visit aunt Liz and cousin Elijah while Steve is taking his dental school finals. Thanks for all the delicious meals and fun playtime guys. I'm having a hard time with my photos on other people's computer so see Chloe and Elijah on Liz's blog. Sorry for the dry spell and hope to be more with it when Brandon and the computer are back at home

Tackett Weekend

2008-03-18T12:31:00.001-07:00

Uncle Mo and Chloe bouncing it out

Chloe with G-ma Sally. They love to bounce and G-ma is amazing at putting our little girl to sleep!

PEEK-A-BOO

2008-02-20T17:11:00.000-08:00

HAPPY CHLOE WITH AUNT LIZ

DADDY & HIS GIRLS

2008-02-18T23:02:00.000-08:00

Brandon's favorite time of day is relaxing with his 2 best gals

cereal, Cereal, and more CEREAL!

2008-02-18T22:48:00.001-08:00

Daddy helping feed Chloe while mom makes dinner in the kitchen. Brandon sometimes stresses if I'm not in the room for emotional support so I guess I will have to learn to share my kitchen and to entertain while cooking, thus cartoons during dinner.

OLDIES BUT GOODIES

2008-02-18T22:37:00.000-08:00

Well it was only recently when I made the goal to start a blog that we actually started downloading our photos. We've had the camera since our wedding but we have so many memory cards with such large capacity that we never did anything about them (yet another project not anticipated in my New Year for goals). Thanksgiving '05 Ahh to be skinny again!

Hold on to those handle bars it's going to be a bumpy ride!
This photo is from a while back, whenever Brandon would return from China he would surprise me with a full beard from not shaving for the entire trip. Experimenting with all the possibilties facial hair has to offer brings us to this gem!--Enjoy.

Kellis Cousins

2008-02-18T22:14:00.000-08:00

CHLOE & KATE

Kate was such a great helper in teaching Sienna to be nice and we all went on a walk for a few blocks down to the park with Chloe in the sling and the girls in a double stroller. I thought of my cousin Kristin that is pregnant with her 4th and her oldest is only a few months older than Kate!!Kristin your sanity is impressive and thanks for all the laughter you provide while we sit back and watch you with your active girls. I am content with just Chloe, Brandon, and Dottie for now.

SIENNA & CHLOE

Sienna just turned 1 and is not use to having someone smaller than her. I had fun watching Sterling's girls last week and it only took 5-15 mins untill Sienna learned you're not aloud to go for the eyes.

Poor, Chloe, never sees it coming.

ELIJAH & CHLOE

Eli down from Vegas is almost 2 and Chloe just turned 4 mos.

Long way to go to catch up with cousin Eli in size.

2008-02-13T21:44:00.000-08:00

Cousing Landon and Chloe

(3weeks apart)

2008-02-12T14:44:00.000-08:00

Blake and Nora Matthews, Brandon and Chloe Tackett, and Brad and Kate Anderson.

Have you ever seen any fathers more happy to have girls!

Chloe our little couch potatoe is becoming more and more aware of her surrounding and becomes upset if anyone walks infront of the TV---must get this from Grandpa Kellis and Papa John

2008-02-12T14:32:00.000-08:00

Well I am trying this blog with no ones help except Chloe's so be patient and we will hopefully be able to look back soon to see improvement! We recently wen to ShowLow to visit my grandparents in the snow.
Sorry don't know how to edit Christmas photo of us but enjoy!

Testing it out!

2008-01-11T12:12:00.001-08:00

Grandmas and Chloe

Papa John and Sally

Cousin Kate

Our first post! Yeah!

2008-01-11T11:53:00.000-08:00

Hey everyone, welcome to our new blog! Hopefully we'll keep everyone updated with what's going on with us so check back often.

Aunt Harmony(Landon's mom) , Me and Chloe, and Aunt Liz