Patton Family: November 2016

Birthday Camping 2016

This year we went Zions park for our annual camping trip for my birthday. The kids had a blast!!! We went swimming and Rowed a boat around the lake, hiking and played at the park on the rope swing and various other toys.

A Real Date

I planned a Real date! its been years since we have done something this adventurous and fun just the two of us. so i borrowed Sherry Wilson's car and trailor and blind folded Pat. then went to the O'Leary's house to pick up their Kayaks. i packed a lunch and we headed to Salsbury Park. that was a little stressful (to say the least) driving someone else's car, pulling a trailer. i even had to have Shawn O'Leary help me back the car out of his driveway. all the while pat was still blind folded and had no idea someone else jumped in the car and was driving. but we made it safely and even had a lot of fun! we kayaked and ate lunch at the park. this was the perfect way to reconnect and relax and enjoy the beauty that was around us.

On the beach at Salsbury Park

After Kayaking, we got a little wet trying to get out of the kayaks!

enjoying a picnic dinner at the park

Rodeo and County Fair

we splurged a little this year and bought tickets for all the kids to ride rides. we didn't have to pay to get into the fair or rodeo so went bought lots of delicious food and played. we even had a bonus concert that we went to. we had no idea there was a concert after the rodeo that was free so we stayed for that and even went down to the stage and danced in the cow poop.


Nadia and Malik got to ride the big kid rides

Nadia and Pat even rode the Zipper!!!!

watching the horses and cows

Front and center

Ocean Shores

Pat had to work at Ocean shores so we took advantage of the free hotel room and took our kids on a real vacation. The kids and i played as much as possible in the indoor pool.whenever pat had to leave for work we would head to the pool. we were pleasantly surprised when we discovered the hotel we booked was in fact a condo! we had our own kitchen, living room, dining room, bathroom, and separate bedroom. the whole condo could comfortably sleep 6! and that would be without utilizing the floor space at all. we spent the last day spending as much of our time at the Pacific Beach. we played in the sand and it was the perfect setting for flying kites.

I had to have fun with the boys since they both fell asleep!

view from the kitchen looking into the dining and living rooms

Aarin and Malik at the Beach

Nadia and I at the Beach

little brother watches everything, and wants to be just like him!

Malik and Mommy

we brought stunt kites with us and they sure did fly!

Damin playing in the sand, they all had to strip down naked before they could get in the van.

having a wonderful time with our family!

Rodeo and County Fair


Nadia and Malik got to ride the big kid rides

Nadia and Pat even rode the Zipper!!!!

watching the horses and cows

Front and center

Catching Up Part 3

Aarin is our 4th child and the 3rd boy! He is 2 years old. he is a mixture of all 3 older siblings. he is sweet and loving, adventurous and feisty! Depending on the day and his mood he also looks like all his siblings. This boy has no fear and loves to make me sweat....He is such a dare devil. He has an infectious laugh and a great big smile. he is a relatively Happy boy. he can count to 10 and knows his ABC's a little bit. He is becoming a great mommy's little helper! For Halloween he was gonna be superman but then he saw the pumpkin outfit and changed his mind.

Painting pumpkins 2016

Helping mommy feed chickens

Rodeo/Fair 2016

Ocean Shores 2016

Catch up Part 2

Damin is now 4. and is a sassy, spunky, funny, little dude! he has more energy than anything i have ever encountered. he has so many faces to go with his many personalities. he is the first of my kids to have not one,not two, not three,but four imaginary friends, Banger, Langer, Danger, & Blanger! LOL!!!!!!He is so loving and snuggely. probably the one thing about this age that i love. Damin Hasn't started school yet and next couldnt come fast enough on most days. he does like to do homeschool on the occasions when he reminds me. For Halloween he wanted to go as Bat Man, but the day before changed his mind and went as a Lion.Turned out to be a good thing when it started sprinkling and got cold.


4 years old 2016-17


such a ham!!!!!

He just can't help himself!

Playing Catch Up

So much has happened in the last 2 years that i dont think i can actually recall everything!
Nadia is now 10 Years old. she is in the 5th grade (Ms. Murphy's class). she enjoys going to FIGGS to spend time with girls. after spending every waking moment with 3 brothers who could blame her! she loves to sing and dance and is a yellow belt in Tae Kwon Do!!!!! she loves putting her little brother to bed for me on occasions. and he makes her smile. she has come so far and is a brave girl. she has done things that i could never have even imagined at the age she is. she surprises me all time with her energy and excitement for life and learning.For Halloween Nadia dressed up as a Raccoon. I Love that she chose a Raccoon....

Nadia's School Picture 2016-17 she was sick with a fever which is why
she looks so tired!

These two have a special bond

Stake Activity Days August 2016

Belt test from White high to a Yellow

she did Fantastic and got that Yellow Belt

Malik just turned 8! he was just Baptized!!!!! he really opens my eyes to the teachings and joys of the gospel. he has a faith of obedience to gospel truths and standards that i constantly struggle with. he doesnt question his faith for a second and soaks it all in. he is in the 2nd grade (Mrs.Lemagie's class). his teachers says he is so polite and sincere to everyone he meets.he has an eagerness to learn. he also is a yellow belt in Tae Kwon Do!!!!!! this is the One activity that both he and Nadia can do together and not argue. i am so greatful they have something they can build memories together with. it probably helps that they are equally competitive and are slight perfectionists. i wish that would cross over to them cleaning their room. this year for Halloween he dressed up as an Army Medic.