Friday, November 14, 2008
Monday, November 10, 2008
A very long time. . .
I am so sorry, I haven't had a computer in a while and now I don't have the laptop that has a lot of pictures on it. I will get some pictures up asap, I promise! As well as an update. Thanks for understanding!!
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Tag
So I've been tagged, but it really just gives me a good excuse to post. I know it's been awhile........here goes nothing!
20 years ago......
1:I was almost 8 and getting ready to be baptized (in the LDS church)
2: I lived in Bountiful, Utah
3: My baby brother was born!
10 years ago......
1: I was starting my senior year at Bingham High School
2: I was on the Colorguard
3: I was hoping I would be able to graduate (I did, barely)
5 years ago.......
1: I had been married almost 2 1/2 years
2: We were trying-unsuccessfully-to get pregnant
3: I was working as a nanny for the Waugh family (miss them!)
2-3 years ago......
1: We finally had a baby (2 yrs)!
2: My dream of being a stay-at-home mom came true
3: Living in our first house in Castle Rock, Colorado
1 year ago.......
1: I lost a baby to a silent miscarriage at 15 weeks
2: We moved back to Seattle for 3 weeks (DISASTER!!)
3: We came back to our house in Colorado and am so thankful
This year so far......
1: My sweet Sophie turned 2
2: My hubby and I celebrated our 7th Anniversary
3: Sophie and I went to Florida for the first time
Yesterday......
1: Went to the zoo with Sophie
2: Cooked dinner.
3: Cleaned the upstairs toilets
Today.........
1: Vacuumed upstairs
2: Played with Sophie
3: Cooked Dinner (I haven't missed a night all week!)
Tomorrow........
1: Sophie and I are heading up to a new place called 'Little Monkey Bizness' with our playgroup and are so excited to check it out
2: Then we have Happy Hour play date in the afternoon at Melinda's house
3: Spend some time with Phillip, hopefully
In the Next Year.......
1: Have another baby, maybe. . .
2: Get out of debt
3: Keep my house clean, consistently and not only when company's coming!
So, that's what I can remember! I'd love to hear from you: Sara, Kimberly, & Leiann. But, I'd love to hear what anyone else has to say!
20 years ago......
1:I was almost 8 and getting ready to be baptized (in the LDS church)
2: I lived in Bountiful, Utah
3: My baby brother was born!
10 years ago......
1: I was starting my senior year at Bingham High School
2: I was on the Colorguard
3: I was hoping I would be able to graduate (I did, barely)
5 years ago.......
1: I had been married almost 2 1/2 years
2: We were trying-unsuccessfully-to get pregnant
3: I was working as a nanny for the Waugh family (miss them!)
2-3 years ago......
1: We finally had a baby (2 yrs)!
2: My dream of being a stay-at-home mom came true
3: Living in our first house in Castle Rock, Colorado
1 year ago.......
1: I lost a baby to a silent miscarriage at 15 weeks
2: We moved back to Seattle for 3 weeks (DISASTER!!)
3: We came back to our house in Colorado and am so thankful
This year so far......
1: My sweet Sophie turned 2
2: My hubby and I celebrated our 7th Anniversary
3: Sophie and I went to Florida for the first time
Yesterday......
1: Went to the zoo with Sophie
2: Cooked dinner.
3: Cleaned the upstairs toilets
Today.........
1: Vacuumed upstairs
2: Played with Sophie
3: Cooked Dinner (I haven't missed a night all week!)
Tomorrow........
1: Sophie and I are heading up to a new place called 'Little Monkey Bizness' with our playgroup and are so excited to check it out
2: Then we have Happy Hour play date in the afternoon at Melinda's house
3: Spend some time with Phillip, hopefully
In the Next Year.......
1: Have another baby, maybe. . .
2: Get out of debt
3: Keep my house clean, consistently and not only when company's coming!
So, that's what I can remember! I'd love to hear from you: Sara, Kimberly, & Leiann. But, I'd love to hear what anyone else has to say!
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Bike Riding with Papa
My parents send Phillip money for his birthday every year and this year he decided to use it to get a seat for his bike so he and Sophie can go riding together. They love having this special time together and I love being home alone!!
Saturday Mornings
This is one of Sophie's favorite things to do, sit in Mommy and Daddy's bed and watch TV with the remote (batteries taken out, of course!)
Rail Road Museum
Sophie's latest obsession is trains (and cars, and planes, and boats--anything that moves!), so I took her to the Rail Road Museum in Golden. She had so much fun climbing all over the trains and touching everything. We will definitely go back there soon!
Friday, June 20, 2008
TWO!!!
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY SOPHIA, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!!!!"
Can you believe it? Today is my baby's second birthday. And boy is she acting like it! Can't wait to see some of you in Utah!
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Professional Pictures for Sophie's 2nd Birthday
These are just a few of the pictures we got. I love the ones where she is showing that she is 2!Tagged!
Cousin Ella tagged Sophie, so I am suppose to write 5 special things about her. Here we go:
1. She adores her Daddy. I hate days when he works late, because all she does all day is ask where "Papa" is!
2. "Backyardigans" is her obsession. She adores the show, the songs, and especially the dancing. It is hilarious to watch her imitate what they do on the TV!!
3. She is 2 going on 16. If she doesn't calm down, I am in so much trouble when she really hits those teen years. HELP!!!
4. Men of all sizes and shapes are her favorite. She will flirt like you can't believe with the guy who has tattoos and piercings all over. Yet another reason I am dreading the teenage years.
5. She loves to be outside. She doesn't care what the weather is, she just wants to be outside to play in the yard, or go for a walk or whatever! The park is a wonderful place, because I can sit and watch her and she gets out all her crazy energy!
1. She adores her Daddy. I hate days when he works late, because all she does all day is ask where "Papa" is!
2. "Backyardigans" is her obsession. She adores the show, the songs, and especially the dancing. It is hilarious to watch her imitate what they do on the TV!!
3. She is 2 going on 16. If she doesn't calm down, I am in so much trouble when she really hits those teen years. HELP!!!
4. Men of all sizes and shapes are her favorite. She will flirt like you can't believe with the guy who has tattoos and piercings all over. Yet another reason I am dreading the teenage years.
5. She loves to be outside. She doesn't care what the weather is, she just wants to be outside to play in the yard, or go for a walk or whatever! The park is a wonderful place, because I can sit and watch her and she gets out all her crazy energy!
Friday, June 6, 2008
Update
Okay, I know that it has been a while since I've really written anything, so here is an update.
Sophie and I went to Florida back in April. We flew into Jacksonville then drove down to St. Augustine to be with Phillip's Grandma for her 90th Birthday. My mother-in-law, Susan, and sisters-in-law, Christy, Liz and Brie, and Brie's almost 5 year-old son Corbin, were all there as well. We had a lot of fun hanging out and everyone just adored Sophie (big shocker). After a few days there, Sophie and I drove across the state (5 hours) to see Sara and her family in Cape Coral. Sophie and Aspen were instant buds and had so much fun. We went out on a boat and I think that was Sophie's favorite. At first we were passing other boats in the canal and she kept asking to go on the boat, she didn't understand that she was on one until we started going fast! Then she fell asleep and woke up in time to hit the beach. She really enjoyed sitting on the shore with the waves coming up over her legs. It was as smooth and calm as a lake, just perfect! I really liked getting to spend some one-on-one time with my little sis. We haven't been able to do that in quite a while. The whole trip was just awesome.
In May, Phillip turned 32, we had our 7th anniversary, and Monica and her boys came to stay for almost a week. Kyle is almost 3 and Miles is 6 months. They had so much fun playing with Sophie. She and Kyle have always been good buds, even though Kyle is a lover and Sophie is a fighter :) Monica and I had a good time just hanging out (like usual) and watching the kids interact with each other. My parents came out over Memorial Day, and true to form, my child would only say "Grandpa" when I was trying to get her to say "Granna"! She has such a special relationship with both of her Grandpa's and her Great-Grandpa. (I think it is only fitting since my Grandpa and I have such a close bond.) Don't get me wrong, she adores all three of her Grandma's, too, she just really likes males, of any size or shape. She definitely prefers her daddy over me any day.
Now it is June and we are preparing for a week long visit to Utah. My sister's whole family is coming from Florida and we are all going to be together for the first time in a year! Even Sara's foster son, Dane is coming, so we will be complete!! I am so excited to go and get to celebrate Sophie's birthday with her cousins. It worked out that we did that last year, too, so maybe it will become a tradition!
I can't believe my baby is going to be 2 on the 20th. Time has just flown by. But, I really hope this next year flies by, too, because I'm already tired of having a opinionated, stubborn, independent 2 year-old in the house! She is exhausting.
That's it for now. Oh, we will be in Utah from the 21st - 29th, for anyone who cares!
Sophie and I went to Florida back in April. We flew into Jacksonville then drove down to St. Augustine to be with Phillip's Grandma for her 90th Birthday. My mother-in-law, Susan, and sisters-in-law, Christy, Liz and Brie, and Brie's almost 5 year-old son Corbin, were all there as well. We had a lot of fun hanging out and everyone just adored Sophie (big shocker). After a few days there, Sophie and I drove across the state (5 hours) to see Sara and her family in Cape Coral. Sophie and Aspen were instant buds and had so much fun. We went out on a boat and I think that was Sophie's favorite. At first we were passing other boats in the canal and she kept asking to go on the boat, she didn't understand that she was on one until we started going fast! Then she fell asleep and woke up in time to hit the beach. She really enjoyed sitting on the shore with the waves coming up over her legs. It was as smooth and calm as a lake, just perfect! I really liked getting to spend some one-on-one time with my little sis. We haven't been able to do that in quite a while. The whole trip was just awesome.
In May, Phillip turned 32, we had our 7th anniversary, and Monica and her boys came to stay for almost a week. Kyle is almost 3 and Miles is 6 months. They had so much fun playing with Sophie. She and Kyle have always been good buds, even though Kyle is a lover and Sophie is a fighter :) Monica and I had a good time just hanging out (like usual) and watching the kids interact with each other. My parents came out over Memorial Day, and true to form, my child would only say "Grandpa" when I was trying to get her to say "Granna"! She has such a special relationship with both of her Grandpa's and her Great-Grandpa. (I think it is only fitting since my Grandpa and I have such a close bond.) Don't get me wrong, she adores all three of her Grandma's, too, she just really likes males, of any size or shape. She definitely prefers her daddy over me any day.
Now it is June and we are preparing for a week long visit to Utah. My sister's whole family is coming from Florida and we are all going to be together for the first time in a year! Even Sara's foster son, Dane is coming, so we will be complete!! I am so excited to go and get to celebrate Sophie's birthday with her cousins. It worked out that we did that last year, too, so maybe it will become a tradition!
I can't believe my baby is going to be 2 on the 20th. Time has just flown by. But, I really hope this next year flies by, too, because I'm already tired of having a opinionated, stubborn, independent 2 year-old in the house! She is exhausting.
That's it for now. Oh, we will be in Utah from the 21st - 29th, for anyone who cares!
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Cape Coral, FL
This is the last part of our Florida trip. Sophie and I had so much fun playing with Aunt Sara, Uncle Brent, Dane, Aspen, Ella and Jules. These are just some of the many pictures I took!
Sunday, April 13, 2008
"Touch-a-Truck"
Douglas County had their 2008 Spring Showcase Event at the Fairgrounds this last Saturday. We are always looking for something fun and free to do as a family, so this sounded good. We found out that this year they were having a special event called "Touch-a-Truck" lots of volunteers brought their vehicles out for the kids to climb in and touch. Sophie had so much fun, I just know she is going to do something that has to do with driving when she grows up!
Easter Dress
Here is my ham showing off for the camera in her pretty Easter dress!
She wouldn't put her puppy down for the pictures!
Easter Basket
This is the Saturday before Easter Sunday. It was always tradition in my house growing up that the Easter Bunny came this day. Daddy would take us all out for a drive while Mom stayed home to "help" the Bunny hide our baskets. We are happily carrying on this tradition!
Friday, March 7, 2008
Trip to Utah
Oh my!! (Mimicking Grandpa, her new favorite game)
Sophie and I flew to Utah for a week and had a blast!! My Mom went down to Texas to be with her sister, so we went to care for the house and my Dad and brother Adam (really, we just wanted an excuse to go visit!). These are some pictures from our time there. . .
Friday, February 15, 2008
Our Diva. . .
We had lunch with some of our friends today and one of them took this picture of Sophie striking a pose. What a ham!
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Tag again!
I got tagged again. . .this time it's about the husbands!
What's his name? Phillip
How long have you been together? 7 years
How long did you date? 2 months, then engaged for a month and twelve days!
How old is he? almost 32 (he's old!)
Who eats more? Depends on what we're eating!
Who said I love you first? I don't remember, but probably me.
Who is smarter? Hmmmm........ it depends on the subject at hand.
Who does laundry? Me.
Who does the dishes? Me.
Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? I think I do!
Who pays the bills? Me.
Who mows the lawn? He does. (finally, something he does!)
Who cooks dinner? Me.
Who drives when you are together? Almost always him unless he is incapacitated in someway.
Who is more stubborn? Definitly me, although he has his moments.
Who kissed who first? I think it was pretty mutual!
Who asked out who first? He did, but only because I was pushy!
Who proposed? Phillip
Who has more siblings? He does--8!
Who wears the pants in the family? Sophie, duh!!
Now I tagged Desi and Sara, have fun girls!
What's his name? Phillip
How long have you been together? 7 years
How long did you date? 2 months, then engaged for a month and twelve days!
How old is he? almost 32 (he's old!)
Who eats more? Depends on what we're eating!
Who said I love you first? I don't remember, but probably me.
Who is smarter? Hmmmm........ it depends on the subject at hand.
Who does laundry? Me.
Who does the dishes? Me.
Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? I think I do!
Who pays the bills? Me.
Who mows the lawn? He does. (finally, something he does!)
Who cooks dinner? Me.
Who drives when you are together? Almost always him unless he is incapacitated in someway.
Who is more stubborn? Definitly me, although he has his moments.
Who kissed who first? I think it was pretty mutual!
Who asked out who first? He did, but only because I was pushy!
Who proposed? Phillip
Who has more siblings? He does--8!
Who wears the pants in the family? Sophie, duh!!
Now I tagged Desi and Sara, have fun girls!
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Why I love Moms
Moms are the backbone of any family!
Mom and Dad were watching TV when Mom said, "I'm tired, and it's getting late. I think I'll go to bed."
She went to the kitchen to make sandwiches for the next day's lunches. Rinsed out the popcorn bowls, took meat out of the freezer for supper the following evening, checked the cereal box levels, filled the sugar container, put spoons and bowls on the table and started the coffee pot for brewing the next morning.
She then put some wet clothes in the dryer, put a load of clothes into the washer, ironed a shirt and secured a loose button.
She picked up the game pieces left on the table, put the phone back on the charger and put the telephone book into the drawer. She watered the plants, emptied a wastebasket and hung up a towel to dry.
She yawned and stretched and headed for the bedroom.
She stopped by the desk and wrote a note to the teacher, counted out some cash for the field trip, and pulled a text book out from hiding under the chair. She signed a birthday card for a friend, addressed and stamped the envelope and wrote a quick note for the grocery store. She put both near her purse.
Mom then washed her face with 3 in 1 cleanser, put on her Night solution & age fighting moisturizer, brushed and flossed her teeth and filed her nails.
Dad called out, "I thought you were going to bed."
"I'm on my way," she said.
She put some water into the dog's dish and put the cat outside, then made sure the doors were locked and the patio light was on.
She looked in on each of the kids and turned out their bedside lamps and TV's, hung up a shirt, threw some dirty socks into the hamper, and had a brief conversation with the one up still doing homework.
In her own room, she set the alarm; laid out clothing for the next day, straightened up the shoe rack. She added three things to her 6 most important things to do list.
She said her prayers, and visualized the accomplishment of her goals.
About that time, Dad turned off the TV and announced to no one in particular. "I'm going to bed."
And he did...without another thought.
Anything extraordinary here? Wonder why women live longer...?
CAUSE WE ARE MADE FOR THE LONG HAUL..... (and we can't die sooner, we still have things to do!!!!)
Mom and Dad were watching TV when Mom said, "I'm tired, and it's getting late. I think I'll go to bed."
She went to the kitchen to make sandwiches for the next day's lunches. Rinsed out the popcorn bowls, took meat out of the freezer for supper the following evening, checked the cereal box levels, filled the sugar container, put spoons and bowls on the table and started the coffee pot for brewing the next morning.
She then put some wet clothes in the dryer, put a load of clothes into the washer, ironed a shirt and secured a loose button.
She picked up the game pieces left on the table, put the phone back on the charger and put the telephone book into the drawer. She watered the plants, emptied a wastebasket and hung up a towel to dry.
She yawned and stretched and headed for the bedroom.
She stopped by the desk and wrote a note to the teacher, counted out some cash for the field trip, and pulled a text book out from hiding under the chair. She signed a birthday card for a friend, addressed and stamped the envelope and wrote a quick note for the grocery store. She put both near her purse.
Mom then washed her face with 3 in 1 cleanser, put on her Night solution & age fighting moisturizer, brushed and flossed her teeth and filed her nails.
Dad called out, "I thought you were going to bed."
"I'm on my way," she said.
She put some water into the dog's dish and put the cat outside, then made sure the doors were locked and the patio light was on.
She looked in on each of the kids and turned out their bedside lamps and TV's, hung up a shirt, threw some dirty socks into the hamper, and had a brief conversation with the one up still doing homework.
In her own room, she set the alarm; laid out clothing for the next day, straightened up the shoe rack. She added three things to her 6 most important things to do list.
She said her prayers, and visualized the accomplishment of her goals.
About that time, Dad turned off the TV and announced to no one in particular. "I'm going to bed."
And he did...without another thought.
Anything extraordinary here? Wonder why women live longer...?
CAUSE WE ARE MADE FOR THE LONG HAUL..... (and we can't die sooner, we still have things to do!!!!)
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Tag!
Tag! Desi tagged me and now I’m it!
A. The rules of the game are posted at the beginning
B. Each player answers the questions about themselves
C. At the end of the post, the player tags 4 people and posts their names, then goes to their blog and leaves them a comment, letting them know that they are tagged
10 years ago I was: I was on my way to running away from home and dropping out of school. (I went back and graduated on time, though!)
5 things on my 'to do' list today:
1. walk at the mall
2. clean the house in prep for playdate here tomorrow
3. do the laundry
4. play with Sophie
5. make dinner!
Things I would do if I became a billionaire:
1. pay off all our debts (house, car, loans, etc)
2. college savings for our kids
3. travel, anywhere, alone, with Phillip, and with family
4. HIRE A HOUSE CLEANER!!!
3 of my bad habits:
1. food, I can't get enough
2. hate cleaning, so I don't!
3. eating out when I can cook the same thing at home…
5 places I've lived:
1. Castle Rock, CO
2. Redmond, WA
3. South Jordan, UT
4. Bountiful, UT
5. Portales, NM (just to name a few!)
5 jobs I've had
1. babysitting
2. frozen yogart store
3. CNA (certified nurses assistant)
4. live-in and out nanny
5. Mommy (my favorite!)
Something most people don't know about me:
I am a neat freak, I just hate being the one to clean!
OKay...now-who's it?
You've been tagged:
1. Sara
2. Melissa
3. I don't know anyone else with a blog!
4.
A. The rules of the game are posted at the beginning
B. Each player answers the questions about themselves
C. At the end of the post, the player tags 4 people and posts their names, then goes to their blog and leaves them a comment, letting them know that they are tagged
10 years ago I was: I was on my way to running away from home and dropping out of school. (I went back and graduated on time, though!)
5 things on my 'to do' list today:
1. walk at the mall
2. clean the house in prep for playdate here tomorrow
3. do the laundry
4. play with Sophie
5. make dinner!
Things I would do if I became a billionaire:
1. pay off all our debts (house, car, loans, etc)
2. college savings for our kids
3. travel, anywhere, alone, with Phillip, and with family
4. HIRE A HOUSE CLEANER!!!
3 of my bad habits:
1. food, I can't get enough
2. hate cleaning, so I don't!
3. eating out when I can cook the same thing at home…
5 places I've lived:
1. Castle Rock, CO
2. Redmond, WA
3. South Jordan, UT
4. Bountiful, UT
5. Portales, NM (just to name a few!)
5 jobs I've had
1. babysitting
2. frozen yogart store
3. CNA (certified nurses assistant)
4. live-in and out nanny
5. Mommy (my favorite!)
Something most people don't know about me:
I am a neat freak, I just hate being the one to clean!
OKay...now-who's it?
You've been tagged:
1. Sara
2. Melissa
3. I don't know anyone else with a blog!
4.
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Another first
My daughter is growing up too fast. I can't believe it. Every day brings a new skill. Like today . . . I am taking a shower and keep hearing a weird noise. I get out and realize that it is my sweet little girl opening and slamming my bedroom door! Yep, she is tall enough to just reach our lever door handles standing on her tippy-toes. Yet another layer of childproofing is happening in our house now!
She had her 18 month Doctors appointment today. She is 22 lbs. 9 oz. (still quite small - 20th%), and 2'8" tall (getting taller, now in the 44th%!). She is ahead in all of her skills except talking, and if she would open her mouth, I'm sure she would be ahead in that too! The Doctor says she is looking great and she had her last shots for a while -- HALLELUJAH!!!!! She screamed the whole time we were in the room, my sweet-tempered little monkey, but she still managed to charm the nurses and doctor. She is trouble!
She had her 18 month Doctors appointment today. She is 22 lbs. 9 oz. (still quite small - 20th%), and 2'8" tall (getting taller, now in the 44th%!). She is ahead in all of her skills except talking, and if she would open her mouth, I'm sure she would be ahead in that too! The Doctor says she is looking great and she had her last shots for a while -- HALLELUJAH!!!!! She screamed the whole time we were in the room, my sweet-tempered little monkey, but she still managed to charm the nurses and doctor. She is trouble!
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