Pixie Dust

Bella Rules

2010-05-16T12:32:00.000-06:00

Bella thinks she rules the house when Joel is gone. Last week Joel was gone in Spokane working. Lately he was been traveling one week out of every month. Don't tell him but it's a nice break and I love spending time with Peyton. The only thing that sucks when he is gone is Bella seriously thinks all rules don't apply when Joel is gone. This is her the second Joel leaves as she knows she's not allowed on our bed when he's home!

Trampoline!

2010-05-16T12:28:00.000-06:00

Yes, we finally gave in. Okay lets me honest Joel finally gave in to me and Peyton begging for a trampoline! I have been watching the sunday ads for several weeks waiting for this trampoline to go on sale at Fred Meyers. It finally went on sale for $199 after the original price was $399. Peyton loves it and has been not stop jumping in it. I will admit that I love it just as much and have spent a few fun nights out on the tramp showing Peyton my old cheerleading jumps that I learned way back when on a tramp, and other times just laying on it staring at the stars! It will definitely gets its use out in our house!

What Does the Future Hold?

2010-05-16T12:08:00.000-06:00

This past week has been probably the most stressful, emotional week for me in a LONG time. Lets start with where it all began. On Thursday, May 6th I received a call from and Orthodontist office. They were wanting to see if I would be interested in a position they were hiring for. I'm sure they heard the silence on the other end and quickly thought to fill me in on how they got my number and why they were calling me. My good friend works at their office and had mention to the Dr who I am and where I work and all that jazz. They asked me if I was looking for another job and I told them no. They then asked me if I would be interested in doing an interview and just seeing what the Dr had to offer me. I figured it couldn't hurt and I would just see........So to make a SUPER long story short I interviewed on Friday, May 7th and did a working interview on Tuesday, May 11th. At the end of the day the Dr offered me an incredible offer with a higher pay and more hours then I currently have.

To me this was very stressful and emotional because deep down I don't want to move on, I hate the stress that comes with a new job and learning all there systems and how they run their office. I hate making new friendships in a new unfamiliar environment. But the biggest thing I HATE is leaving all my amazing friends/co-workers, the comfort of knowing everything at my current office, the incredible/insane patients that will miss my darling face (j/k), and just the all around fun I had at my office. There was never a day I dreaded going to work. I love my job at Aspen Dental and will be so sad to leave. I just need to remember that what I am doing is going to benefit my family financially. I hope I can learn fast, feel comfortable, love my job as much as I do now, and make new incredible friendships. Wish me luck I start the new job May 24th!

Strawberry Jam Recipe....

2010-05-16T11:53:00.000-06:00

Here it is the must needed and asked for yummo recipe for less sugar strawberry jam.

what you need

4 cups prepared fruit (buy about 4 pt. fully ripe strawberries)

2 cups sugar, measured into separate bowl

1 box SURE.JELL For Less or No Sugar Needed Recipes Premium

1 cup water

make it

RINSE clean plastic containers and lids with boiling water. Dry thoroughly.

CRUSH strawberries thoroughly, one layer at a time. Measure exactly 4 cups crushed strawberries into large bowl.

MIX sugar and pectin in large saucepan. Stir in water. Bring to boil on medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat. Add strawberries; stir 1 minute or until well blended.

FILL all containers immediately to within 1/2 inch of tops. Wipe off top edges of containers; immediately cover with lids. Let stand at room temperature 24 hours. Jam is now ready to use. Store in refrigerator up to 3 weeks or freeze extra containers up to 1 year. Thaw in refrigerator before using.

Enjoy. Let me know what you guys think. The regular strawberry jam calls for 4 cups sugar to 2 cups fruit so there is a TON more sugar in that one.

Strawberry Jam!

2010-05-02T17:53:00.000-06:00

I have not made strawberry jam in such a long time. Usually when I make it, it was more like my mom made it. About 3 weeks ago my friend came over and we tempted to make this new low sugar recipe along with the original one. The new lower sugar one is by far my fav. I love it and will only make that one from here on out. Nothing taste better then home made strawberry jam on bread with a little peanut butter!!! Next on the list is peach once the peaches are yummy enough!!!

Princess Peyton

2010-04-28T19:20:00.000-06:00

Yes sometimes Peyton thinks she a princess. She was making up songs and I thought it was pretty funny. Had to share!!

This was take one!!

Remember I have said how excited Peyton is to turn 5. This right here proves it!

Goodbye Jetta, Hello Rogue!

2010-04-17T20:45:00.000-06:00

Yes, we have done it again. Since Joel and I have been married we have owned a total of 6 different cars and this one will count as #7. I know we are crazy. I have loved my Jetta but ever since we had gotten rid of my sweet fully loaded Santa Fe I have missed my SUV. The Jetta is just too small for us. Even though our family won't be growing anymore I still felt we needed something bigger and of course I wanted my SUV back.

In this market trading in your car is a nightmare and most people will be upside down on there loan (if they have one). Fortunately one of my best friends dad is a manager at a dealership. She hooked us up big time and her dad gave us full trade on our Jetta which anywhere else we would have gotten $3,000 less. THANK YOU MIKE!!!!

Here is our new ride, THAT I LOVE!!!

2010

Nissan Rogue Krom Edition

Blog Stalking......

2010-04-15T22:56:00.000-06:00

Okay so in my last post I mentioned something about me blog stalking. Don't sit there and think, I can't believe she blog stalks, or you may think.......What is blog stalking. So lets start with what is blog stalking.

Blog Stalking: secretly reading someone’s blog with the express purpose of learning more about them without their knowledge; to stalk via blog.

Everyone has done this. So don't sit there and say you haven't. Because you have and if your reading this your probably blog stalking me!! haha I think it's great just leave me a comment if you are a stalker cuz' I want to know.

So let me get to the whole reason of my post. I was blog stalking the other day and there is this girl (I do know her so maybe it's not really blog stalking?) Anyway this girl that I blog stalk I have met her. I first met her about 8 months ago. I never knew she had a blog till we were friends on Facebook and I saw her blog website on there and that's where this all starts.

Even though I don't hang out with this girl or even talk to her on a regular base (I think the last time I talked to her was via email over a month ago) I feel like I know this girl and her cute family. I sometimes read her blog and feel like we are soo much alike and feel like I wish my blog was more personable like hers. She writes about really funny things that you wouldn't usually see on other peoples blogs like sex, being a girl and farting, feeling fat, the gross women stuff you go through and more random funny things.

I guess my whole point is this.........NOTHING. There is no point to this whole post just another random thought from me. Although I would like to know your thoughts on blog stalking and if you ever find yourself on someones random blog and are so intrigued that you return regularly to that same one!

This is Perfect!

2010-04-15T22:33:00.003-06:00

Okay I came across this as I was blog stalking (Next Post!) and when I saw this I thought of the one and only person........ME!

You may be asking yourself why I think I am the queen of random. Have you ever really read my blog. I am so off the wall sometimes in my blog and blog about the dumbest stuff. Pointless stuff, and it's never consistent. I figure I am probably never going to change how I blog and might continue to neglect my blog for several weeks then blog a ton. My life is random and I make it more that way everyday. Not only am I random but I am so indecisive about EVERYTHING. Have you noticed how many times I have changed my blog in the last 2 months? I can't ever decide on anything and when I finally do it doesn't take long for me to change my mind once again. Just ask Joel how much he loves this about me. You could ask Joel how many times I have re-arranged rooms in my house, cupboards, drawers, and closets.

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One day this week I was having a really bad day. Everything went wrong. I was talking to my friend on the phone about my day and she invited me over or a fun/relaxing night at her house. My response to her was No. I said no because my idea of dealing with a bad day and being in a pissy mood is to organize and clean and re-arrange my house. That day I went out and spent close to $100 on just plastic tubs, baskets, and dividers. I spent my evening clearing out a closet and cupboard mostly organizing my scrap-booking stuff.

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After reading this post you will surely agree with my newly posted picture!! Seriously I am the queen of random and it's only going to get worse!

St. Paddy's Day

2010-03-21T17:22:00.000-06:00

Did the leprechaun make it to your house? He came by ours and turned our whole dinner green. From our enchiladas, to the sour cream, even our rice was green! And of course I only took one picture. I really need to get a nice new camera so I take more photos.

Sunny Weather!

2010-03-21T17:16:00.000-06:00

Yes Boise has finally been blessed with warmth. The last few weeks have been in the high 50's low 60's. Its been capri appropriate weather!! O how I love the sun. Im super excited for summer. I think one of the biggest things I am excited for this summer is all the swimming and playing Peyton and I will be doing. Plus since I have lost 25 pounds in the last 6 months I am excited to wear summer clothes!! Here are a few shots of Peyton at the park with her friend Cole. Peyton was so excited to be outside for longer then 5 mins without freezing.

The Best Mommy Ever!

2010-03-21T17:06:00.000-06:00

I hear several times daily these sweet remarks from Peyton:

You're the best mommy ever!
You're the awesomeness mommy!
Mom you're my best friend.
Mom you're the super, awesome, best mommy ever.
Mom have I told you that you're the coolest mommy ever

I think it's pretty awesome that Peyton thinks I'm so cool. hahaha Too bad it won't last forever. One day she will know the truth that Im just normal! And last night I hear from Peyton's room as Joel is trying to tell her a story "Daddy you suck, mommy can you tell me a story?"

The Day We Have Been Waiting for!

2010-03-13T09:02:00.000-07:00

Yes that day we have been waiting for has finally come! The day we signed our life away on a house. Not just any house, but an incredible beautiful house that is brand new (even though it's 5 years old, nobody has lived in it yet!) We have been dealing with this house and waiting to sign on it since Sep 4th. Luckily we got to move in early and live here while we traveled the long road of hell to get to the signing part. We signed yesterday in the a.m. and by the afternoon it was recorded and officially ours!

Over the past few months of living here we have spent so much time and money on this dang house that if something were to go wrong and we didn't close on this house it would have been awful. We are so glad to be able to buy our first home. Yes, we have bought before when we lived in Logan and bought a condo/townhouse thing but really that's not a house or even close. When you buy your first house it's so much different then a condo/townhouse because you actually own the whole building. When you buy a condo/townhouse you own a section. Which is just gay!! Yesterday after we signed it was probably one of the happiest days of my life. Not to mention when we walked out of the title company I felt like a huge relief was just lifted off of me! THANK THE LORD!!

Also I better add a few pictures for my mom who is dying to see our new entertainment center. We finally found something that we loved for our living room. We needed to add something to it because it is such a big room that it looked so empty. It's not complete done yet (yes mom I will be adding some greenery to it and some other fun stuff on top!) Which means I am headed to Grapels today!! To shop for me and my mom who loves the store as much as I do. Plus I get to venture out in the snow that fell last night! Hope everyone has a great weekend because I know I will!! Oh and it's girls night out for me and my two besties which means a good dinner and a fun new chick flick that I am dying to see!! YAY FOR WEEKENDS!

Always a Grand Conversation

2010-03-09T17:37:00.000-07:00

Over the past few days Peyton has been killing me with her question/comments or anything out of her mouth. Here is some of her random thoughts, questions, and comments.

Peyton (in the bathroom screaming): "Mom I threw up in my underwear!"

Me: "What do you mean you threw up in your underwear?"

Peyton: "Mom just come and see it!"

Me: "Alright I'm coming."

Looking at her underwear she is holding and it's clearly road rash, skid marks, poop in her underwear what ever you want to call it. So I say

"Peyton that is not throw up that is poop from not wiping your butt good enough." Plus you can't throw up in your underwear when your wearing them!"

Peyton: "Mom I didn't say I threw up, my butt threw up in them!"

Where does she come up with that at?!

While showering with my sweet daughter she asks me this............

Peyton: "Mom does your boobie have an ouchie?" (pointing to my areola)

Me: "No Peyton that is just part of the boobie."

Peyton: "Mom when will I have huge boobies like you?"

Me: "When you are older honey."

Peyton: "Older like when I am five?!" (seriously this kid can't wait till she turns 5 because she knows she gets to start school and ride a bus and she talks about turning 5 and every time I say when your older she thinks 5 is the magic number.)

Me: "No Peyton when you are much older like a mommy older."

Peyton: "Oh, okay as long as I have huge boobies like you!"

A few weeks ago the elders in our ward came over to introduce themselves and invite us to church. While sitting and visit with them for about 20 mins we were just finishing up our visit with them when my sweet child came running in and sat right in front of them. She raised her hand and pointed to the sky with her pointer and blurts out "THEY DRINK COFFEE!" I probably turned 5 shades red and started laughing. I didn't turn red because they now know I drink coffee, kinda hard to hide when you have a coffee pot on your counter. I turned red because I can't believe my daughter randomly said that to someone in our house and the fact that she knew it was a bad thing to do and go to church?? Im sure it's because my mom has told Peyton soooo many times not to let me drink coffee because it's not good! Thanks mom!!

When we first moved into our house we had a serious problem with birds on our house and pecking at our house. Every night Joel would go out and hunt for birds and shoot them and every night he would come in and say "those damn birds are at it again." After a few weeks with the birds I was getting Peyton into my car and she noticed bird poop on my car. She asked me what it was and I told her it was bird poop. Her lovely response to that was "THOSE DAMN BIRDS!" Oops we need to watch what we say because she is constantly soaking in what we say.

On Valentines day Peyton killed me with this one. Joel was opening up his present from me and one of the funny things I got him was red velvet handcuffs. As soon as he pulled those babys out Peyton says" Bow-Chicka-Bow-Wow!"

Questions Peyton has asked me in the past month:

"Did you buy this house for 40 bucks?"
"Mom do you have butt hair?"
"Can you buy me a laptop like yours?"
"Will you please buy this movie for me, it's only 40 bucks!"
"Mom why are some people's house sooo messy and ours is always clean?"
"Can I please live at Nana's house?"
"Will you trade Bella for a new dog?"
"Why are you mad at daddy? Is it because he's playing his game again?"

Peyton makes my life so enjoyable and entertaining!!

Killing Bugs

2010-03-02T20:44:00.002-07:00

Someone has to do it in our house. Joel won't and Im so sick of being the only one to do it. Peyton killed her first bug tonight and it was hilarious. She told me it was a crane fly or a dragon fly. Come to find out it was the smallest bug I have ever seen. Check it out!

The Longest Story of the 3 Little Pigs!

2010-03-02T20:42:00.000-07:00

Peyton's new thing is telling stories. Her favorite one to tell is The 3 Little Pigs. I hope you like the story as much as Joel and I do. We get to hear it all day long. And did you know wolfs piss and puff?? haha

Peyton Gets Bored A LOT!

2010-03-02T20:39:00.000-07:00

The title says it all. So in a bored day Bella gets to deal with Peyton. Enjoy!

More Time for Me!

2010-03-02T10:53:00.001-07:00

In the last week weeks it seems like I have had more me time. More time to do the things that I like and more time at home. I enjoy spending time at home. As long as my house is super clean and organized then I love to be at home doing nothing but relaxing I have spent many days on the couch this last several weeks. You wonder why my lazy ass has been on the couch?? I was working on a project for my dad. I created my first website. My dad had been wanting to re-do his website with some flash design and more updated looks. It was a lot of fun learning the ins and outs of web design and learning a new program called Dreamweaver where I created the website all on my own!

I have been able to do this sitting on my couch because my husband bought me a killer Mac laptop so I can start free-lancing on the side. I have another website I may be starting in the very near future!

You probably wonder how I have the time to be doing this when I work full time at Aspen Dental? Well I actually am working part-time now only 3 days a week which has allowed me to have this extra time. It has been good and I really love being home more with Peyton.

If you want to check out my dads website you can by going here

Sneaky Girl

2010-03-02T10:40:00.000-07:00

If I am upstairs calling for Peyton, or anywhere else for that matter (besides the kitchen) and she doesn't answer me or there is just too much quiet going on. I come down to usually find her doing this......

Doesn't frozen whip cream sound so good on an empty tummy.......YUCK! You usually doesn't sit at the counter and usually hides on the ground on the other side of the island in our kitchen so I can't see her. She has eaten so much whip cream, and hot butter rum mix that is frozen in our freezer in the last few weeks. I think it's time to just toss it all. It's not like we will be eating/using any of it!

Fun Week Ends with Sickness

2010-02-28T10:42:00.000-07:00

So after Peyton's crazy birthday week/weekend she woke up that Monday morning coughing and snotty. The poor girl was so sick and couldn't even go to daycare that day. Joel stayed home with her as I went to work and my parents loaded up there stuff and left that morning as well. It was a sad day for Peyton as she had to stay home with dad and everyone else left her. The next two days I was home with her as I don't work Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. On Wednesday morning Peyton woke up still not feeling well and asked me to make her a special get better breakfast. This is what she wanted!

Pink French Toast

and Pink Milk!

Of course she wanted pink french toast and pink milk! After she ate two pieces of the pink french toast and drank her pink milk I asked if that made her feel better. She said no that she was still really sick and that the only thing was that her tummy was really full! Im hoping she can get better soon. She still has the sickness and has had it for a week now.

Peyton's Birthday Party

2010-02-28T10:27:00.000-07:00

So even after Peyton's big special day she had an awesome birthday party that Saturday following her birthday. Her party was at Monkey Business. It's probably one of the coolest places to have a birthday party. She had tons of friends there. I think there was a total of about 14 kids. My parents drove here from Washington, and my sister and her two youngest kids flew here for it. Peyton has so many people that love her and wanted to share her party with her.

So this Monkey Business place does it all. They were so organized which if you know me thats a huge plus to anything. The kids got to play around in the jungle area. They had a rock climbing wall, a huge blow up slide, a blow up obstacle course, and climb house, and a kiddie area for the little ones. There was so much fun stuff to do. Even the adults got very involved as all the toys are made for adults and they look to fun not to play on them. Here are a few pictures of her fun party!

Peyton and her cousin Faith

Joel having fun with the kids

Peyton wasn't too sure about this climbing thing

One thirsty girl after all that playing

Blowing out her candles

Can't stop drinking

Yummy cake

Thank you to everyone who made Peyton's birthday one of the best! We love you all so much!

Peyton The Big 4 Year Old!

2010-02-28T10:12:00.000-07:00

Where does the time go? I feel like just the other day we were traveling home from the hospital trying to make it home in one piece because there was a fresh layer of snow on the ground and every car around us was making me nervous. All I wanted to do was get our new baby girl home safe! Now here we are four years later and still the biggest part of my life. She is the funniest little thing full of life, the most sassiest, full of attitude, and always too much energy. But without all of that life would suck, lets just be honest kids make the world turn and make moms hair eventually turn gray!

So for Peyton's actually birthday we spend the day having a Peyton day. Anything she wanted to do was what we did. Although I did have one surprise for her. We started the day off with a normal morning and breakfast and people who love her calling her to wish her happy birthday. We got ready and I asked her where she wanted to go for lunch. So we ate lunch at Quiznos. Peyton was dying for some soup from there. Silly girl, most kids would want to go to McDonalds or Burger King but my health freak little sass wanted soup........after lunch we went to the cupcake store and she got to pick out some cupcakes for her special day. Eight cupcakes and $26.89 later I then realized that cupcake store was a HUGE rip off.

The next part of our day consisted of my surprise for the little diva. She kept asking me where I was talking her and what my big surprise was. The little stink said at one point "I hope it's really cool mom and not lame!" Seriously did she just say that I thought? Of course it's cool Peyton does mom ever do anything lame? The answer to that would be NO!

Okay so we finally make it to our place of fun and Peyton was sooo excited to enter in not even knowing what it was that we where there to do. I took Peyton to a place called Monkey Dooz. It's a kids salon where they can have basically any treatment an adult would do or want. So Peyton spent the afternoon getting a manicure and a pedicure. Then she got her hair all done with lots of curls and glitter. And the finally touch was glitter make-up. She was one sparkly girl and loved all the shine. Plus the whole time she was there she had this huge fruity drink with tons of whip cream on it. She kept telling me she was the princess and that it was her day! She was so correct on all of that. Here are some of the pictures from her Monkey Dooz experience.

After we were finished up there we went home and waited for dad and uncle Taylor to get there because then we were headed to dinner. Peyton chose to go to On the Border. She loves mexican food and loves there chips and queso. At dinner I asked the lady to sing happy birthday to Peyton and the lady said they no longer do that anymore. So instead they bought Peyton a big brownie with ice-cream. I pretty sure she ate the whole thing. Her dad tried to help her and little miss thing said "it's mine and my birthday and you can't have any!"

We then headed home where we sang happy birthday I think she ate a cupcake and opened her presents. She got tons of awesome stuff. She told me it was the best birthday day ever! I think it was successful as well.

Party Time at the Congers House!

2009-12-27T17:09:00.000-07:00

I know everyone is probably SHOCKED right now that I have blogged so much today, posted a video, and even changed my header! I know I have been so very productive! Not to mention I took down all the Christmas decor and cleaned my house spotless!!!

So Joel and I hosted our very first Christmas party!! We invited all our friends and had a great time! I think it was pretty successful for our first real party. Everyone loved our new house and had a good time at the party. This will be a for sure get together we will have every year from her on out! Here are some pictures that my fabulous friend took of the night, thanks Kristin you rock and I freakin' love you!!

Peyton with her little buddy Cole

Shan and Me

Kristin and Shan

Nora with her man

Kristin and I in our cute tights/socks!

haha I don't really know what's going on here!

Us girls know how to have a good time together!!! I love you girls!!!

Christmas Morning Video

2009-12-27T11:39:00.000-07:00

One very cool present we got this year was from Joel's parents. We got a creative camera!! We have been using it and will continue to use it because it is so handy!!! It makes it very easy to record anything and upload is even easier. We are so glad we have it and are excited to record more of Peyton so family can see her!! This is Peyton on Christmas morning. We had to pull Peyton out of bed at 7:20 and she still was half asleep when she first saw what Santa brought her. Thank you Sherm and Becky for the present!!

Dance Recital

2009-12-27T10:21:00.000-07:00

Peyton had her very first dance recital on December 16th. She was so so excited and couldn't wait for the that evening to get all dolled up with make-up and her hair all curled.

I was hoping that little miss thing would do great as her uncle was coming to watch her perform. We got there an hour early and they had there rehearsal before the big show started. We were so excited and waiting for Peyton's dance to come on couldn't wait to watch her light up the stage. This little girl knew her dance so well and would perform it at home for us any chance I would let her!

It was now Peyton's turn to dance.......the curtains open and there they are all ready to dance! They all looked so cute, the music starts and all the girls start and look so cute as they are all on key! It was great and I was so proud of Peyton for being a big girl!! After dancing for about 45 seconds the little girl next to Peyton decided to run off the stage. Peyton sees this and thinks she will join her. So then we see Peyton running off the stage after Madison and leaving her dance and all behind her. Next you see Peyton's teacher Miss Kami bring the girls back out on stage. Peyton then stand there staring at her teacher that is off on the side of the stage and glares at her teacher the whole rest of the dance.

Peyton is a very stubborn girl. If she doesn't agree with something she will let you know. I'm pretty sure that because her teacher brought them back out on stage she was upset and then decided to not dance the rest of the time. When the whole recital was over I asked her what happened. Her response was "Mom the curtains were so big and scary, and there were way too many people there watching me!" I don't blame her to a point because there were probably about 250 people watching all those little girls!!

I was so sad that she didn't finish her dance and that she chose to be a stinker. I'm hoping that her next recital will go better and she doesn't decide to run off the stage.

Peyton with her uncle Taylor! She LOVES him sooo much!

Pey and daddy

Pey and Mom

Peyton being Peyton!

I think she hiding her face because she's ashamed she didn't finish her dance!

Christmas Time

2009-12-27T09:41:00.001-07:00

I hope everyone had a great Christmas! We had one of our best this year. Being in our new house has made such a difference and even though it was just the three of us we had a great time. Plus Peyton totally scored this year on gifts and got EVERYTHING she wanted!!

Peyton had one Barbie Christmas. She got her barbie bike, barbie computer, barbie doll house, barbie helmet, and tons of barbies!! She was one happy little girl. Here are some pictures to show all the fun and good stuff she got!

First lets start with a few pictures of our new Christmas jammies we all got!

Peyton's Barbie house that she loves from Sandy and Jim (my aunt and uncle)

Peyton's Christmas are always out of control and she gets WAY too much!

Her tent that she loves to hide in and play

Here she is smiling big for the camera, she was such a happy girl

At my aunt and uncles on Christmas day playing her computer. I'm pretty sure this is here favorite gift, from her Nana and Bobba

We can't forgot Bella.....She had a great Christmas too! She is now sporting this!!

If you want to get your lil' pup one go here it's probably the most we have spent on Bella but definitely worth it!

Hope everyone had a Christmas as awesome as our!!!

Happy Halloween

2009-11-01T19:53:00.000-07:00

We hope everyone had a great Halloween!! We did!!! We went down to Twin Falls and went Trick-or-Treating there and had a ton of fun. This was the first year in a VERY long time I have dressed up and I know Joel hasn't dressed up either for a long time. It was fun and Peyton loved the fact that we both dressed up and the fact that her and I matched!!

Bill Clinton a.k.a Joel

The Bee's!

Im Still Alive

2009-11-01T19:36:00.001-07:00

I know it's been FOREVER since I have last posted anything. All I have to say is it's been a crazy, fast, stressful, fun, out of control, have no time for anything summer!! Not that it's not summer anymore and more like winter (where is the fall season?) I have more time to possible blog! I know it's very exciting. One reason I haven't been blogging is because of this great thing we have been dealing with....................

Yes we bought our first house. It has been a nightmare and are still dealing with stuff, we haven't closed yet but moved in about a week ago. It's a short sale house and if you know anything about them then you know why it's been a nightmare for us. We love the house and are so excited to be finally moved in. Here are a few more pictures of the house

My kitchen that I LOVE!!

Dinning room

Office/Den

Family Room downstairs

Master Bedroom

Master Bath

Bonus Room upstairs

Entry Way

We love having all the room in this house! We hope by having a bigger house more family will come see us (hint, hint!)

I am going to try really, really hard to post more often to keep family/friends updated who don't live close by.

B-e-d T-i-m-e

2009-06-11T20:12:00.000-06:00

Every night for the past week Peyton has not wanted to go to bed........Every night our conversation goes something like this:

Me: "Peyton it's time to start cleaning up your toys and getting ready for bed."

Peyton: "No mom the sun is still out, it's not bed time."

Me: "Peyton you need to go to bed before the sun because you get up earlier then the sun."

Peyton: "No mom I will go to bed when the sun is in bed and I will wake up when the sun is awake."

She clearly doesn't understand that she can't stay up till 10 every night. Why do kids hate bed times so much?

Busy.....

2009-06-09T19:56:00.000-06:00

I know it's been a REALLY long time since I have sat down and worked on my blog. There will be a day in the near future will I will sit down and spend more then 5 minutes on it. Let's just say I have been very, very busy with life! Summer is always really busy for us and it seems we are always on the go. So please don't give up on me!!!! Check back and there should be great stuff about my garden that was planted, Joel's and my birthday, my parents coming to visit, our little trip to Logan, and all the things in between!

Bella Boo

2009-04-29T20:16:00.000-06:00

She is the cutest little thing......and the best little dog ever!!!! Except today at the park she thought she could take on a boxer dog! It was so funny because the boxer could have eaten her in one bit.

Final Product

2009-04-29T17:13:00.000-06:00

Peyton's cute hair that she can't keep talking about!!

Daddy The Babysitter

2009-04-26T19:32:00.000-06:00

This is usually what I come home to when Joel is babysitting..........how easy would that be?? Also do you like how my daughter sleeps with her eyes half open??

Dentist

2009-04-24T20:13:00.000-06:00

Yesterday Peyton went to the dentist.......I know what your thinking......that's easy!! Well Peyton didn't go for a cleaning. She had a cleaning about 2 weeks ago where they discovered she has 6 cavities. This was so devastating for me because I'm so great about brushing her teeth and doing fluoride. But the sugar bugs still found her.

Yesterday she had her first appointment to do some fillings. Dr. Yun and I both didn't know how she would do. Surprisingly enough she did great!!!! Dr. Yun was SO shocked as well as I was. Peyton had to get a shot and 2 cavities filled yesterday and she didn't move the whole time they were doing them. She got an A+++++ plus a toy, and some ice-cream after!!! She goes back in another couple weeks to do some more. Lets just hope she's as good then as she was yesterday.

Daycare.....

2009-04-24T20:04:00.000-06:00

I don't think many people know but Peyton started a new daycare about 2 weeks ago. We were really sad to have to do this. Our other daycare provider was moving too far away for us to continue to take her there. After stressing about it long enough a lady that I work with told me her daughter-n-law does daycare. I was excited to meet her and see how Peyton acted with her and the other kids. The first day I thought she would be scared and not want us to leave her. She was so excited to go there and couldn't wait for us to leave. I guess that's a good sign right??

I thought I would post a couple of fun pics that Jessica took of her while on a little field trip to the YMCA......

haha this was before her haircut!!!

Peyton and her new cute friend Kaylie!!!

Im just so glad that Peyton adjusted so well to the new daycare. I know change can be good but hard on little ones. Im so glad that I found her!!!

Hair Cut Time

2009-04-24T20:01:00.000-06:00

So last week when Nicole was here Bella went and got a hair cut. After picking her up Peyton was begging to go get her hair cut. After all morning of her begging I decided to give-in and let her get it done. Peyton had so much fun and was so excited to get it done. Here are a few snap shots of the process......

Washing her hair.....

Sge held so still and didn't move once.......I need to post a final photo of her cute hair. The lady did an A-Line with layers. It looks really cute when it's all done!

Girl Time!

2009-04-24T19:57:00.002-06:00

So last week my bestie came to visit!!!! We had tons of fun and had a girls night EVERY single night she was here. We went out to dinner a few times and to a movie. We also had a girls night in at my house on Saturday and had a bunch of girls over!!! Every time Nicole and I hang out we always have tons of fun. I just wish she lived closer. The last night she was here we went to The Melting Pot and ate so much yummy food!!!! Thanks for the great time bestie!!!

Easter

2009-04-24T19:46:00.000-06:00

Okay so I figure it was time to finally blog about Easter. We have been so so busy I haven't even had time to upload the pics from that weekend.

Friday night we dyed Easter eggs. My Aunt and Uncle had a ton of fun. They said it had been about 30 years since they had done that!

The Easter Bunny found Peyton!!! But Peyton struggled to find her basket!

Peyton LOVED finding the eggs. Uncle Jim did a great job at hiding them.

Bella was a big help in finding the eggs!

Some of the eggs Jim had to help because he was such a good hider.

Hope everyone had a great Easter weekend!

Bird Nest

2009-04-09T21:20:00.001-06:00

Today while at work I was talking with one of my fiends and she told me this great idea that she got from one of her patients. So I decided it would be fun and Peyton and I made these cute little things for Easter to give out! They were pretty easy!

These little nest are made out of rice krispies and then just sprinkle green on them

Just add some robin eggs and a chick on top!

The final product!! They turned out pretty cute!!

Duet......

2009-04-08T22:01:00.000-06:00

I had to share this funny video of my little brother Taylor and his roommate Austin. When these two are together they are so hilarious and are SO much alike. They make great roommates!!! Austin has been teaching Taylor to play his guitar a lot better and they have been writing songs together too. This song is actually one of Taylor Swifts. These two make me laugh so hard when they are around but they acutally sound like of good together.......enjoy!

Sick Again....

2009-04-07T09:48:00.000-06:00

Yes, Peyton is once again stuffed up, cranky, fevered, snotty, goopy eyes, red face, whinny, and the list goes on..........And she's passing it to us. This is how she spends most days........

.....fLoWeRs.....

2009-03-26T21:02:00.000-06:00

Look how beautiful these flowers are! They remind me of my wedding flowers, bright, colorful, and my favorite Gerber Daisies!!! My work sent these to me as a little get well from my surgery. They brightened up my kitchen and it makes me feel like spring is in the air!! Thank you!

News......

2009-03-25T20:03:00.000-06:00

The other morning as Joel and I were in the kitchen cleaning up breakfast and getting our things ready to head out the door for work while listening to the news that was on the tv in our living room. The news was talking about the plane crash in Butte where 17 people had died. I wasn't really listening to it fully because I was trying to hurry so I could run out the door and not be late to work. About 5 mins of the tv being on Peyton came running into the kitchen and this was our conversation........

Peyton: Mommy I'm so very sad.

Mommy: Why are you so very sad?

Peyton: There was a plane crash and it ran into the ground and there was a big fire and there were little kids on the plane, and mommy they died.

As Peyton was telling me this I hadn't realized she was watching the news let alone taking in all the information they were broadcasting. While she told me I could tell her little heart was hurting and that she was truly sad that these people/children had died. In that moment it made me realize how smart little kids are and how much things effect them. I don't think I want Peyton watching the news anymore because of this experience because it hit her hard and she talked about it the whole way to daycare almost with tears in her eyes and sadness in her voice.

Terrible 3's......

2009-03-14T10:08:00.000-06:00

Okay so I thought that age 2 was bad with Peyton.......but age 3 is SO SO much worse. Do you ever look at your cute innocent looking child and wonder how they are such a terror?? I do this everyday when Peyton wakes up in the morning and comes in to where I am and is so sweet and says"Good Morning Mommy, I love you!" Then the hell breaks through the rest of the day.

It seems to me like in the last few weeks Peyton has really been testing Joel and I. I don't know if it's because Joel is back and she thinks she can get away with stuff. All I know is she is really testing us!! We hope this time will pass.

Quick update on Bella.....I just have to say she is the best little puppy ever. She hasn't had any accidents in our house for over a week. She hardly ever barks and sleeps in her crate all night long. She's a sweet little thing and wants to be around us and cuddle with us all day long. We hope she continues to be good because we don't know if we could handle two naughty girls in our house!

Yes, We Did it Again!

2009-03-04T09:26:00.000-07:00

That almost sounds like a Brittney Spears song title, but that is not what it is! What we did again was get a dog. Okay I know what most people are thinking after what we went through with Zoey.......But this time around I really looked into different breeds and read up on them and what one would suit our family more! I was debating from a Shih Tzu, Maltese, or a Yorkie. And I wanted a pure breed. So after about 2 months of researching and deciding we went with a Yorkie.

Meet our newest addition to the family.........

Her name is Bella! We got her yesterday and just love her so much already. She ended up sleeping with us last night and I was amazed at how well she did. She slept between Joel and I on her back with her paws up. It was so cute and funny to see her like that. She is still adjusting to us and to Peyton. We are excited to have her and know she will have a forever home here!

Some Serious Update Time!!

2009-02-28T20:04:00.000-07:00

Okay so a lot has gone on in these last couple weeks. I have totally been slacking at this whole blog and am sorry for everyone who checks frequently and there's still no update.....Let me start with Valentines day!! Peyton and I had a great one. We hung out all day and did take out for dinner. It was fun and I probably had the cutest date on the block!
Peyton had her first party as well at school and had so so much fun. If you would like to see pics from her school party and see more pics you can go here

Then just 3 days after Valentines day Peyton turned 3. She ended up going to school that day and taking cupcakes for everyone to celebrate. Since Joel was still out of town Peyton and I had a low key birthday that night by having a picnic in the living room watching her new movie that daddy got her.

Then the day after her birthday my parents came to town! It was there anniversary that day so we all went out to dinner at the Melting Pot! It was great fun. I only have 1 pic of that night and my scanner is not working so you'll just have to imagine the fun night we had that night.

The day following that we headed down to Twin Falls to meet the rest of my family there and celebrate my Grandmas 90th birthday......pics to soon come as soon as my dad emails them to me! While down in Twin we did a little celebrations for Peyton's birthday with this wonderful cake that she HAD to have......

A week after all that fun Joel came home!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't even tell you how great it is to have him home. He has been home for just over 24 hours and I am still trying to get use to having him here. We had missed him SO SO SO SO much and are so glad he is safe and home with us for good.

Which brings me to today.........Joel and I decided to wait to have Peyton's friend party so he could enjoy the fun and screams from 3 other little girls!! Peyton decided she wanted to have a Tinker Bell party. It was a lot of fun to plan and a lot of fun to have her little friends over. Here are the pics from day and all the fun we had

This was the table decor. Each little girl got her own wings and wand just like Tinker Bell

We had lots of yummy food the two favorites were Grandma Bigg's fruit dip and Tegan's famous pasta salad!

The girls being crazy and having fun!

They had so much fun playing and NOT eating there lunch

Peyton was super excited, just look at her face

Peyton was struggling to blow out her candles

Then it was present time

Peyton got a lot of fun stuff from her friends! She had several birthday celebrations and had fun with all of them. Thanks to everyone who made her birthday special.

Chinese Eye Test

2009-02-11T15:29:00.001-07:00

My sister sent me this in an email and I thought it was funny enough to post!!!

If you cannot decipher anything, then try pulling the corner of your eyes as if you were Chinese.

Yes, Im Alive!!

2009-02-09T19:11:00.000-07:00

I know it's been so long since I have posted so here goes......

Since I got back from Washington I have been really busy playing catch up at work. I picked up an extra day for the last couple weeks to help me finish all my reports at work. Today is the first day I felt caught up. Leaving for 2 whole weeks really puts a bind in things.

I have also been super busy with projects!!! I have been counting down the days till Joel gets home and to keep me busy I have found new projects to be working on. One of my favorites that I did was this.........

I also have gotten so bored I had to purchase this great piece of furniture at Tuesday Morning for an unbeatable price

I always seem to find myself organizing and re-arranging something to pass the time........Did I mention Joel comes home in 19 days?!

We have also found time to make our own crafts and have fun with this........

We have found many ways to stay busy, but at the same time we are SO ready for Joel to come home!!

Seattle Center and Imax

2009-01-21T22:34:00.000-07:00

Today we headed down to Seattle to spend the day. I haven't been to the Seattle Center since I was in middle school. We had a ton of fun hanging out and seeing a lot of the exhibits there. We also went to the Imax theater and saw Dinosaurs 3D. What a fun day to spend with Peyton and her Nana and Baba!! Here are some of the fun things we did today..........

Seattle Here We Come!

2009-01-11T18:26:00.000-07:00

Yes, you read right!! I am head to Seattle on Tuesday so just 2 short days away. I am super excited and can't wait to see my family. It has been awhile since I have been there. The last time I was there was my brothers wedding which was last summer. I use to travel a lot more often but now that I have a full-time job I can't just run "home" whenever I feel like it.

Peyton can't wait to see her Nana and Baba!! She's been talking about them non stop. She also can't wait to see Gretchen!! We will be up there visiting till the 24th of this month and are glad we get to spend nearly 2 whole weeks with them.

Okay so I thought I would do a little update on Joel and how he is dealing.....and Peyton and I for that matter.

Joel is doing really great with his work training. He has been so so busy with studying every night he doesn't have much free time. Which is probably good because I can't imagine how boring it must be to live in a hotel. He is currently in Virgina where he will spend another few weeks there and on the 30th he will be headed back to Tuscan where he will finish up there. He then flies home on the 28th of February which we are all excited for. Peyton and I are so proud of him and the hard work and dedication he has put into his new job. I know the stuff is hard to learn and that he is excelling well. Just to give you and idea of how hard it is there are about 30 people in his class and half of them are failing.........you have to have a 85% to pass and if you don't after this course they send you home without a job. I'm very thankful Joel is so smart!!

As far as Peyton and I we are hanging in there. We are almost half way through this hell which gives us something to smile about. I have been enjoying my "me" time and feel like Joel and I have both gotten to work on who we are as an individual. I truly think that this whole experience has grown our relationship and and made us a stronger couple. Peyton has been missing her daddy a lot lately and I think by us going to visit my family it will take her mind of him being gone. In the past week I have found her sobbing saying "I really miss my daddy!" It breaks my heart to hear her crying so hard about something that I can't fix. It won't be long till he is home again with us and we can't wait!!!!!!

Frosty

2009-01-05T14:59:00.000-07:00

It was long overdue for Peyton and I to head out in the snow and make a snowman! To be honest I hate going out there. I remember when I was younger I would spend hours in the snow especially at our cabin. The funny thing is I always wanted my mom to come out and she never wanted to........now I know why!

Peyton had so much fun in the snow. She tried so hard to make a snow angel, she is still learning how that is done!

After that Peyton asked me if we could make Frosty. I figured I would put worth some sort of effort in helping her little wish come true. I gathered a scarf, hat, sweet tarts for the mouth, a carrot for the nose, chocolate circles for eyes, and good ol' sticks for arms!! The snow was not as cooperative as I would have liked. I wanted to make a big snowman but after struggling with the snow for some time these was all we could manage to do!

After he was all done I realized a little snowman was way better then a big one. Peyton acted as if he were alive and was her friend. After coming inside and getting warmed up she ran to the window and said "mom, Frosty is cold, can he come inside and watch a movie with me?" How cute is that? Little kids have such great big hearts even when it's a man made of snow!

Christmas '08

2008-12-27T12:49:00.000-07:00

We had a great Christmas and hope everyone else had a great one too!!! Once again this Christmas Peyton got TONS of stuff. She is so spoiled. She really is a lucky little girl with lots of people that love her very much who like to spoil her. Just to name some of her favorite things she got.......

*Her Barbie Bike
*Her Red Retro Kitchen
*Her new Table and Chairs
*Her Easel for Painting
*Mouse House
*Princess Tea Set
and so much more!!

It was also so wonderful to have Joel home for Christmas. We have missed him so so so much and are sad he has to leave again tomorrow morning. Here are a few of the pictures from Christmas morning. Looking through them I just found out I didn't take any of Peyton in her Christmas dress. So sad because she looked so so cute. She wore a fur coat that I had when I was her age that my aunt and uncle gave me. Hope you enjoy the pics!

Comet and a New Vacuum

2008-12-17T18:39:00.001-07:00

So with that person gone that I was talking about in my earlier post, these last couple weeks have been a trial for me. Peyton really knows how to push my buttons and by that I mean ALL of my buttons. She has really been testing me lately thinking she will get away with more things. I feel like all I have been doing lately is yelling at her to stop that, knock that off, please listen to me, and the list goes on and on and on!!

I know this time with Peyton one on one has been good and will be good for both of us, if we can just continue to not totally drive each other crazy. So the whole reason why my post title says Comet and a New Vacuum is because of this.......

On Saturday I was doing a little cleaning around my house and Peyton wanted to help. When she wants to help I just give her a damp cloth and tell her to go wipe down her room. Well this last time Peyton thought she was being extra helpful.

When ever I clean and vacuum I usually use that carpet odor stuff......you know the stuff that looks like baby powder. Apparently Peyton found the comet and thought it was my carpet stuff. She went around the living room and hall way dumping that stuff EVERYWHERE. When I came out of my room to check on her she had already used the whole, almost full can, of comet. All I could do was scream. My first thought was it would bleach my carpet if I didn't get it off immediately. I hurried and vacuumed the huge mess almost choking to death from the comet dust. After it was cleaned up I went to vacuum my bedroom and noticed that my vacuum was no longer sucking anything up and only shooting out comet dust. I decided to take the whole vacuum apart and clean it thinking that this would help. Today I went to vacuum up a mess Peyton had created on my floor. The vacuum didn't work again. After looking at it I knew we would have to get a new one. So off to Target we went. The thing that makes me the maddest is that the old vacuum we had wasn't even old......we bought it about 10 months ago :( I hope this new one can handle all of Peyton's messes!

Is It Over Yet?

2008-12-17T18:29:00.001-07:00

Okay so this post might be depressing for some.......If you are one that loves Christmas and never wants it to end you better stop reading NOW!! I just have to say that I am ready for this holiday season to be over. I am ready to take my tree down, all my lights on the outside, and all the Christmas decor on the inside that is EVERYWHERE. The only thing I am not wanting to stop is the smell of my salt city candles which is Christmas trimmings.

I think I am feel this way for a few different reason......#1 being that it just doesn't even feel like Christmas this year or any other year since I moved away from my parents. And #2 the fact that someone is gone right now (most everyone knows who I am talking about and don't want to make it obvious for the weirdo's out there!) who I really wish was here to help me make it feel like Christmas.

I just keep thinking only 8 mores days and it will all be over. I hope everyone else is enjoying there holiday season more then I am!

.....Family Photos.....

2008-12-01T19:52:00.000-07:00

My best friend Nicole took our family pictures while we were in Logan for Thanksgiving!!! They turned out pretty cute.....way better then I thought!!! Thanks again Nicole you are an amazing friend and photographer!!!

Santa!

2008-12-01T19:17:00.000-07:00

Peyton had her first "real" experience with Santa tonight!!! It was pretty cute. While waiting in line she could hardly wait to get up to the front of the line......then when it was her turn she looked a little nervous. She sat on Santa's lap for about 1.2 seconds and jumped off. I then told her that she needs to sit on his lap for a quick picture and she would get a coloring book from him!! After our pep talk she jumped back up on his lap, got her picture taken, and then he gave her a coloring book. Then she hugged him and said "Thank you!" I think in her picture she still looks a little nervous!!!

Happy Turkey Day!

2008-11-25T09:18:00.000-07:00

We are headed out in a few hours to Logan to spend Thanksgiving with Joel's family. We are all pretty excited to be there. It's been almost a year since the last time we were even in Logan. I just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!!!! This year Joel and I have a lot to be thankful for. Some of the obvious are that he still has a job unlike most people who are struggling to find one, actually we are so grateful that he is starting a new one. We are also grateful to have such a beautiful little girl who even at times drives us totally crazy, we are so thankful to have her in our life's. The other most important thing we are thankful for is the wonderful family who we have and who love us so much. I don't know what we would do without all of our family!!! There is so much more to be thankful for.........but not enough time to type it all out!!!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!

3 Weeks Away.......

2008-11-16T11:24:00.001-07:00

Yes it's true in 3 weeks Joel will be headed off on a plane early morning and will be leaving Peyton and I both behind. O how I wish I could go with him.......okay maybe not with him because I am sure it would be really boring and not fun living in a hotel for 3.5 months. But I really, really wish I could just drop everything here and run home to my parents for 3.5 months. But since I have a really great job here I can't exactly do that.

With Joel getting ready to leave soon I have been getting the house in order for him to go. By that I mean I have been getting every kind of lock for t he doors, new curtains to hide behind, sticks for all my windows so nobody can sneak through the windows at night, and all the extra things like mace and a big knife since Joel won't let me have a gun. I know it sounds foolish with all of that but there have been so so many break-ins in the last month that I am a little scared for my life and Peyton's. I know we will be fine but I am taking extra precautions to make sure we stay safe. Nobody better mess with me!!!

Merry Christmas Early!

2008-11-16T11:17:00.000-07:00

I know it's still over a month away but I had to share with all what I got for Christmas. Yes, I was bad and got it early. With Joel leaving in exactly 3 weeks (tear, tear) I thought I would get it early and put it all together. Also my parents were in town this last weekend and they were here to help us put it together. So you may be asking what I got.........Well my parents and Joel all pitched in for this.........
I LOVE IT!!!! Joel and I have been needing a new dinning room table for some time now. We have had the same one since we first got married and it has been through a lot. Even with me re-painting it almost 2 years ago I still needed to part away from it. Thanks again so much Mom, Dad, and Joel for the wonderful table!!!

Update on Peyton

2008-11-12T09:36:00.001-07:00

I just thought I would give everyone a little update on Peyton and her collarbone. She has been out of the sling since last Saturday. The doctor said she only needed to wear the sling for 2 weeks and see how she is after that, if she acts like she still needs the sling then she can wear it. She is still miking her injury when ever I ask her to do something and will say "my arm hurts." I think she says it as an excuse not to do something. The one thing that I have noticed about the whole injury is since she got injured she has been a whiner. She hardly ever use to whine and now she whines all the time. I am hoping she gets over that soon before it drives me crazy.

Tough Girl

2008-10-25T08:33:00.000-06:00

Peyton is probably one of the toughest little girls I know. We survived the night last night although it was long and rough not only on Peyton but on mom too. Peyton fell asleep on the couch while watching Sleeping Beauty. I didn't want to move her to transport her to her bed and I didn't want her to sleep out there alone in case she needed me in the night. So I slept on my ottoman........let me tell you have comfy that was!!!

Last night she did well for sleeping. She did wake in the night but she didn't scream out of pain except one time when I woke and saw her bad arm high in the air. She was half asleep and didn't know what she was doing. She did wake nice and early this morning to watch Sleeping Beauty. After a warm bath, clean jammies, food in her tummy, and some medicine she is a happy camper. I asked her if I could take a picture of her to show every one her shoulder and she couldn't wait to say cheese!!!

I will keep you posted and let you all know how she is doing. We meet with the specialist next Monday, Tuesday by the latest to make sure she doesn't have to put out to have her collarbone set. Cross your fingers that we don't' have to go that route.

More Trauma

2008-10-24T21:54:00.000-06:00

Yes once again trauma has struck our family........Today I got a call from Peyton's daycare teacher Jodie. She sounded calm when she called and I didn't think much about the call till she started talking me to about Peyton and what had happened. While Peyton was suppose to be napping she decided it was time to play instead of sleep. When Jodie heard noises coming from the playroom where other children where sleeping she went to peek in to see who wasn't sleeping. Sure enough it was my child!!! As soon as Peyton noticed Jodie, Peyton knew she was being naughty and was suppose to be sleeping, so she ran to her sleep mat. Well Peyton slipped and fell on her mat. She landed right on her right shoulder. I wasn't there to witness it and honestly I am glad I wasn't. From the sounds of it Peyton was screaming and crying. Peyton is a tough kid when it comes to getting bumped up or any other little fall or scratches. Well to make a long story short I showed up to Peyton's daycare and called Joel to have him meet me at the Doc in the box. After almost 3 hours of being there and 3 x-rays later they told us SHE BROKE HER COLLARBONE. I really wasn't surprised because of how much pain she seemed to be in. All in all she is doing fine and I think she will recover fast. I will post a couple of pictures tomorrow of her cute sling which is Snoopy!! That is if she lets me......I have never seen her so cranky to me or Joel before!!!

Jelly Bean Trauma

2008-10-15T20:19:00.000-06:00

Peyton had her experience of stuffing something into her nose. A few nights ago she stuffed a jelly bean in her nose. I thought for sure we were going to have to take her to the ER. After working on it for what seemed like forever she finally shot it out with a strong blowing action!!! It was scary but pretty funny at the same time. That's Peyton for you never knowing what she will do next, lets hope she learned her lesson this time!!

It's Official!

2008-10-15T20:08:00.001-06:00

Yes you read my title correctly.....now you may be asking yourself what's official. Joel is now the newest employee for Geico. We have been waiting patiently for the answer that he got the job. Even though Joel had great confidence the is always that chance they might go with someone else. Joel's starting date for his new job is December 8th. There are pros and cons to all jobs and the first and biggest con to his new job is that he leaves Peyton and I on December 7th for almost 4 months for major training in AZ.......YIKES!!! I ask myself how am I going to do it without him, I still don't have the answer to that one but I'm just hoping the time will fly by fast. He still isn't sure what his plans are for Christmas since they haven't really told him. He has heard 3 different stories #1 you get a week off to fly home, #2 you get to fly home Christmas Eve night and fly back to AZ Christmas night, #3 you get to stay at training in AZ while your family enjoys Christmas without you! I am really hoping for the first one. I will keep you posted.

Joel is so excited for his new job and can't wait to get started. He just wishes he could start sooner.

Time w/Bobba!!

2008-10-11T12:38:00.000-06:00

We got the pleasure of having my dad stay the night with us a few nights ago. He was just headed home from a hunting trip and wanted to have a little relaxing before he took the 9 hour drive home. We enjoyed so much having my dad here just hanging out!!! Peyton got her first look at a dead deer.......she was pretty amazed by it.

Here is Peyton and her Bobba showing off the deer he shot

The morning before he left Peyton wanted my dad to read a story. Peyton loves hearing stories. I thought this was too cute of them not to post. They both had there camo on!!!

Even though my dad couldn't stay every long we had lots of fun.....mom we wish you were there!! Thanks for the fun time dad and making memories for Peyton of her and her Bobba.

No Jinxing!!

2008-10-07T13:36:00.000-06:00

I had to fill everyone in on the great news!!! But like my title says I hope this doesn't jinx things. Peyton has been wearing panties since Friday with NO ACCIDENTS!!!!! I think she finally 'Gets It!" Saturday while we were out and about all day long Peyton got to experience all the public restrooms. She was so good and kept telling me she had to go potty. Way to go Peyton!

Poor Peyton

2008-10-07T13:33:00.001-06:00

Peyton has gotten it........the sickness that is going around. She has been fighting it for the past 5 days and after a long night last night of her coughing and her saying that her ears hurt I decided to take her in to the Doc in the box!! She was so good while there at the doctors office. She loved being there!! After a long time at the doctors he wrote us up some RX's and sent us on our way. I am now at home with a sick child feeling bored!!!!!

Witch

2008-09-24T16:09:00.000-06:00

Today we spent most of the morning looking at costumes at the mall for Halloween. After a long decision she decided on this one!!! I think it's pretty cute and I think she will enjoy wearing it.

Blah Blog......

2008-09-14T14:23:00.001-06:00

I know my blog isn't looking that great. I am having a major creative block. I think Halloweens blog will be better!!!!

Sad News.....

2008-09-14T11:37:00.000-06:00

I hate to even post this but I just have to let everyone know. We no longer have Zoey. A few weeks ago when we were in Twin Falls for Labor day we took Zoey with us. That weekend there were a lot of people there and it was the first weekend Zoey was around a lot of people she doesn't know. That weekend she snapped at my niece and at my sister-in-law. Then last week she snapped at Joel twice in one night. I just didn't know I felt about keeping her since Peyton has already been bit by a dog I take this very seriously. I can't even think about how I would feel if Zoey would have gotten Peyton or any other child. I don't think I could ever forgive myself. So after a long talk with Joel and a lot of thinking I decided she needed to go to a new family with older kids and somewhere she wouldn't have to be in a crate all day long. We all miss you especially Peyton but we know it's for the best not only for Zoey but for our family. I think we will wait to try for another dog once we can all have more time with her and when Peyton gets much older.

Sara Evans Concert

2008-09-14T11:12:00.001-06:00

Friday night Joel, Peyton and I headed out to a concert with some friends Jodie and Trevor and there little girl Maycielyn!!! We had so so so much fun!!! It was an outside concert and the weather was perfect. The little girls actually did really well for it going so late and with how many people there were. The concert started with One Flew South, then James Otto, and then ended with Sara Evans!!!! We had a great time and a lot of fun!

The girls dancing!

Jodie and me

The cutest girls there!

Goofy Joel and me

By the end of the night the girls were tired and the guys were ready to go.

Jodie and I were still ready to party!!

Boondocks Fun!!

2008-09-14T10:57:00.000-06:00

A few weeks ago our friends from Twin came for the day to have some fun!!! We had a great day playing all day at Boondocks and then ended the evening with eating at the cheesecake Factory. It was so much fun and it made all all remember how badly we miss them. Thanks again Krystal for driving up and spending the day with us!!!

Tagged By Kristie!!

2008-09-09T19:29:00.001-06:00

4 things I like about my husband (the PG version):

~He's a great day to Peyton
~He can always make me laugh especially when I am having a bad day
~We love different things which is great for when we both want to do our own thing
~His expectation of life

4 movies can watch more than once:

~Mamma Mia
~The Notebook
~August Rush
~After the Sunset (Figured I better throw in an action pack movie and not just chick flicks!)

4 t.v. shows I watch:

~One Tree Hill
~The Hills
~Deal or No Deal
~The Secret Life of American Teenager

4 places I've been:

~Jamaica
~Victoria, Canada
~Virgin Islands
~Hawaii

4 people who e-mail me regularly (does myspace count?):

~Taryn
~Nicole
~Krystal
~Charity

4 favorite foods:

~Nachos
~Ice-Cream
~Tacos
~Chocolate

4 places I would like to visit:

~Paris
~Greece
~Spain
~Africa

4 things I look forward to in the next year:

~Hopefully buying a house
~Joel getting a better job
~Peyton growing out of her attitude
~Visiting family

4 people I tag:

~Krystal
~Nicole
~Kristin
~Dana

Trash Digger

2008-08-27T16:48:00.000-06:00

Quick little update on Zoey. We are still loving her and having fun with her. But she has her moments that make me not want her........for example she LOVES to dig in the garbage. GROSS.....I remember we had a dog growing up that also liked to do this. It drives me crazy and I hate it more than anything when dogs do that kind of stuff. I hope she will learn soon that it's not okay especially in this house to do that. Potty training has been going really well!!! I will say it has been a few days since I have cleaned anything poop or pee!!!

BUSTED!!!!

2008-08-27T16:40:00.000-06:00

The other morning I was just finishing up getting ready for work when I think to myself Peyton sure is being quiet.......no 2.5 year old is ever quiet. As I finished up what I was doing I come into the kitchen to find Peyton doing this.......

Yes, that is Peyton eating from the pan of brownies. No wonder why she was so quiet. She ate like a 1/4 of it before I busted her.........Little Stinker!!!

Sh-wheat-ie

2008-08-27T16:36:00.000-06:00

Peyton has official changed her name. I don't know how I feel about this but for the time being Peyton no longer goes by Peyton and goes by sh-wheat-ie. I don't know what has gotten into her but every time I say her name she stops me and says "No mommy I'm sh-wheat-ie!" every once in a while when I do call her sweetie she will say "No mom I Peyton now!" It's really cute I just don't know where she is getting it from!!!

We have Returned!

2008-08-14T18:05:00.000-06:00

Just wanted to let everyone know that Joel and I returned home from China where we participated in an event for the Olympics. I posted a video to let everyone see how well we did!!!

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Happy Anniversary!

2008-08-13T07:56:00.000-06:00

Today marks 4 years that Joel and I have been married. I can't believe how fast time goes by. I feel like I have known Joel my whole life!! It has been a great 4 years and I look forward to LOTS more. Thanks honey for still rocking my world!!!!

Breaking Dawn

2008-08-10T18:13:00.000-06:00

I have had Breaking Dawn now for 6 days and thought I would already be done with it. I am struggling to get it done because I have been super busy. Every time I sit down to read I am interrupted by my lovely little daughter. I hope in a week I can finish it. I am planning on staying up for most of the night just to get it done. I really need to finish before I go crazy!!!!

Zoey Update!!

2008-07-26T19:08:00.000-06:00

It has been 3 days with our new puppy Zoey!! I just wanted to give everyone a quick little update on how the little girl is doing. She has only had one accident so far in our house. She is doing amazingly well at this whole potty thing. Lets just hope she keeps it up. As far as sleeping goes we have tried to put her in her cage at night and it's been a little heart-breaking to hear her cry and whine. So for the last 3 nights she has ended up in our bed. Peyton absolutely loves her so much and talks about her non stop. It's been a HUGE adjustment getting Zoey but we love her so much!!

New Addition To The Family!!

2008-07-23T22:16:00.000-06:00

I am jumping for joy right now!!! Joel finally gave in to getting a family dog. We picked out sweet little girl up tonight and have been having tons of fun with her since we got her. Peyton just loves her to death and doesn't' want to stop holding her and following her around the house. Bedtime tonight was a huge ordeal because Peyton wanted the puppy to sleep with her. We asked Peyton what she wanted to name the puppy!! Peyton's first response was "puppy?" Then it was "doggie?" Then after a few more names like Gretchen (who is my moms dogs name) then Maddie (who is my aunts dogs name) she finally decided on Zoey!!! We love this little puppy so much and can't wait for the fun she brings to our daily busy life!

Girly Girl

2008-07-16T17:22:00.001-06:00

Peyton is such a girly girl. She loves anything to do with babies, dress up, make-up, cooking, cleaning, and pretty much anything else that is girly!!! Today when we got home from running errands I caught Peyton in the bathroom trying on every piece of hair thing she owns. She asked me " Mom I look pretty?" Yes she looked very pretty!!

Wii Fit

2008-07-11T21:14:00.000-06:00

I just wanted to share with everyone that I am now a proud owner of Wii Fit!!! I have been wanting this for some time. Did you know how hard it was to find?? I would call around to stores looking for one and today my calling paid off. It was the only one that got shipped to them today and the only one for weeks. If you don't know much about the wii fit you should definitely look into it. Buying this instead of buying a gym membership is going to save me tons of money, and I can do it in my house whenever I want! I love it because it tracks your progress, figures out your BMI, and it helps you set goals you can achieve!! I am trying to lose 20 pounds by October!! I think if I truly work hard and have fun I will be able to achieve my goal!! I will have to keep everyone posted on how things are going.

Fun with Mom

2008-07-09T19:52:00.000-06:00

With today being my day off (Wednesdays) Peyton and I decided to have a fun day together. We started our day by sleeping in and then having breakfast!! We then decided to put on our swim suits and head outside. We spent most of the morning just hanging out in the backyard. Peyton did some swimming/playing in her pool and I sat by the pool reading my book!! After awhile it was already time to have lunch. We decided to have a little picnic on the grass. After that we thought it would be fun to paint our toes!! We hung out a little more in the sun and then decided it was time for a nap. Yes even I laid down and took a nap!! It feels great to do that every once and awhile. After we woke Peyton really wanted some milk. We didn't have any and so we got out the stroller and walked to Albertsons!! What a fun and tiring day. I know Peyton is going to sleep well tonight!!

Peyton loves getting her toes painted

So cute!

Being outside this long can result to this.......even with all the coats of 50SPF this can still happen. Poor girl!!

Swimming Pool

2008-07-09T19:43:00.001-06:00

Peyton's new favorite thing to do is go swimming. She loves to be outside and has always been an outside kinda of girl. While in Twin last weekend she did some swimming with her cousin and had so much fun. On Saturday before my parents headed home they thought it would be fun for her to have a pool. We had been looking for one since that Thursday and hadn't found one I think because the weather has been so nice and everyone wanted a pool. We ended up finding one and it's awesome!! Peyton loves it and I can't even tell you how many hours she has already spent in it.....TONS!!! Thanks mom and dad for getting her such a fun summer pool!!

This is the first day we put it up!! She was so excited she didn't even want to put her whole swim suit on

Here she is cooling off with a little drink from the pool

4th of July

2008-07-09T19:36:00.001-06:00

Hope everyone had a great 4th of July. I know I am late at posting but with a 2 uear old and working full time I never feel like I have a free minute. We had a pretty good 4th. Peyton and I got to spend it wil my parents, my aunt and uncle, and my grandma Tegan!! Joel was suppose to meet us for a fun weekend but he was deathly ill and couldn't make it. Here are some fun pictures of a fun weekend.

Swinging

2008-07-01T09:41:00.000-06:00

Peyton loves swinging so much. Joel and I are thinking about getting a swing set if they weren't too spendy. I have been checking craigslist often because sometimes you can find such great deals on there. At my brothers house, Tyson, he has this swing that hangs from a tree. It reminds me of something I had done when I was little. Peyton loved it so much and had a ton of fun. I took a few pictures of her on the swing and they turned out pretty cute!!

Cousin Time

2008-07-01T09:34:00.000-06:00

Over the last few weeks Peyton has got to spend a lot of time with her cousins. Peyton and Faith, my sisters daughter, have had a lot of fun times together! They may not always get along and fight from time to time but they love each other so much and had a lot of fun together!! Here are a few pics I took over the last few weeks!

Mrs. Meyers

2008-06-27T18:30:00.000-06:00

I just finished cleaning my house with Mrs Meyers rhubarb and I just had to say I LOVE it!!! It smells so wonderful. I also really like the new basil smell. And just to let everyone know Drugstore.com is having a sell on all there Mrs. Meyers stuff!!!! So stock up while you can!!

Kohls and No Keys.....

2008-06-27T18:12:00.001-06:00

The other day I ran to Kohls to get a quick shirt for this BBQ we were having at work and I didn't have the right shirt to wear. I thought I would just run in and out and hurry home because Peyton was tired and ready for a nap.

We got to Kohls and I put Peyton in a basket thing, not the one with the stroller because apparently Peyton thinks she's too big for a stroller. I ran to the junior section to look for my shirt. I found it fast and was headed to check out when I thought to myself "I wonder if they are having a sell on shoes?!" Silly me headed over to shoes and looked for a bit and got totally side tracked. I then headed throughout the store looking at all their goods. I finally decided I had enough whining from Peyton and headed for check out with my few great things I found. After paying I went and dug through my purse and was looking for my keys. I kept digging knowing that they were in there because I remembered locking the door. I start to panic when I have dumped out my whole purse and still no keys. I was so upset because they were know where to be found. While we were shopping I remember Peyton was being naughty and going through my purse and trying to entertain herself while I shopped.

To make a long story short I lost my keys in Kohls, had no cell phone because it was locked in the car, Joel was at work 35 mins away and I had a 2 year old that was ready for nap about to make me go crazy!!!! After being there for 2 hours I finally got Joel to come pick me up and take Peyton. After all the time looking I finally gave up and was headed out to my car with Joel's car keys. I noticed a bright color thing in a stroller basket and went and looked in. There they were my keys. My only guess is another little kids found them and was playing with them and put them in the stroller basket. I am just thankful to have found them!!!

Wedding Pictures!

2008-06-27T18:03:00.000-06:00

Okay, okay, okay..........I know everyone has been waiting to see some of the pictures from the wedding. Here are some of my favorite ones!!

She is the prettiest bride ever!!

What fun girls I met!!

The wedding party

Peyton did a lot of dancing, it was so cute

She look like a little princess in her dress

The first dance, her dress was amazing

Taryn and I!!!! I love you sis!!!

We're Back!

2008-06-23T19:25:00.000-06:00

I know it's been awhile since I have posted. We have been out of town for Tyson's wedding and have been super busy. Just wanted to let everyone know we are home after driving all night last night and getting home this morning at 5 am!!! Sometimes those are the best times Joel and I have when Peyton is sleeping and we can just talk for hours!! I will be posting some pictures here soon to show everyone what a great time we had.

June 20th

2008-06-15T19:40:00.000-06:00

I am looking forward to this Friday June 20th!!! This Friday my brother Tyson is getting married!!! WAHOO!!! I am so excited for him and can't wait for the new adventure of marriage to begin with him and his beautiful wife. I am also so excited because I will be getting a new sister in law. Taryn is so awesome and fits so perfectly in our family. I so glad that Tyson found Taryn. She is so impeccable for him. I really hope them a happy marriage and can't wait to be there to spend it with them. It will be so wonderful to have all our family there. I will be sure to post lots of pictures!!! Peyton will be a flower girl and I am a bridesmaid. It will be fun and a great memory to look back on!!

Hooray For Peyton

2008-06-15T19:18:00.000-06:00

It has been almost 2 weeks since Peyton has worn a diaper. Peyton started potty training a little less then 2 weeks ago. I guess there is a time when a kid is 'Just Ready!' I went to pick Peyton up at daycare and Jodie her teacher told me that Peyton has been throwing fits to put her diaper on and would scream for panties. Jodie told me to bring some panties to daycare and try it out. Peyton has been doing GREAT!!!! Thank goodness because I am so sick of buying diapers. She has an accident here and there when she gets into playing or a movie but she does really good about running to the potty when needed she has actually gone days without any accidents!!! Yesterday when we were out and about she surprised me. We were in a toy store with TONS of fun toys that she was playing with and right in the middle she said "mommy poop" I ran her to the bathroom where indeed she did poop!!!!!! All I can say is HOORAY for Peyton!!! I hope she keeps up the great work.

Happy Fathers Day!!

2008-06-15T09:40:00.000-06:00

I wanted to start my post off by saying Happy Fathers Day to my daddy. My dad is the best dad any kid could ever ask for. He was always at our sporting events growing up, out in the yard showing us how to throw a football or baseball, taking us on fun vacations, taking the boys hunting, going out on our family fishing trips, always teaching us something new all the time, taught us how to be a hard worker, would help us with our school projects that required building or science experiments, and was always there for us whenever we needed him. My dad is the most charming, caring, brave, courageous, heartwarming, entertaining man I know!!! I love you dad and want you to know how much you mean to me. I really do cherish all the memories I have from growing up and sometimes I wish I could just go back to being a little girl and being able to crawl up on your chest and fall asleep!! Happy Fathers Day!!

I always wanted to say Happy Fathers Day to Joel...........He is a great husband and dad to Peyton. I am so lucky to have found him and even though we go through our little bumps now and then I don't know where I would be without him. He is doing such a great job at being a dad and since I have started back to work the whole parenting thing has gotten a little easier for me. Joel has taken a lot more responsibility with the whole tittle of "DAD" He helps me out so much with Peyton and I really do value all of his help. Joel I love you and I know Peyton loves you just as much even when she is sassy and acting up. Thanks for all your hard work to support our family and for being a great dad and husband. I love you!! P.S. I think it's time for #2 since you have done so well with #1

FUN, FUN, FUN!!!

2008-06-02T17:15:00.000-06:00

Peyton and I just got back from Washington and we had a ton of fun!! Peyton loves her nana and bobba SO SO SO much and is lucky to see them as much as she does. We only got to spend 5 days with them but still in a short amount of time we did lots. We are excited to see them in 2 weeks and 2 days for Tyson and Taryns wedding. Then after that my mom will be back her in Boise for a week to take care of Peyton while I have surgery!!

I mostly wanted to just post some of the funny pictures I had taken while there!!! I hope you enjoy.........THANKS MOM AND DAD FOR ALL THE FUN!!!!! We miss you guys already and CAN'T wait to come back in a few short weeks.

Peyton and Bobba in the hot tub! She loved it. She thought it was a giant bath tub!!
What kid to you know that would lead a bear on a lease?

She was even brave enough to ride the bear!! My parents keep it in there garage!

Peyton spent many moments in this car. Who ever thought a child would love a car that my

parents picked up from the side of the road that had a sign on it that said FREE!!!

Peyton just being her normal self..........goofy

My mom gave Peyton this box and she played in it for hours. I guess I better

stock up on boxes

She really loved it when Gretchen would hang out with her in it. Poor Gretchen hated it

and jumped out at every opportunity

Weekend Fun!

2008-05-21T20:14:00.001-06:00

This last weekend here in Boise it was SO hot. I think it got up to 97 degrees. Wow it was insanely hot and the sun did nothing but shine all weekend. Saturday was a great day!!! I started off my day by heading to get Nicole, we then decided to have a yummy lunch at the Cheesecake Factory. After that we continued to have a wonderful day filled with shopping which I now enjoy more then every because with me working I actually have extra money to buy fun things!!! We had a great day and the best part about it was our husbands were babysitting!!!!

With the weather being so warm I decided to fill up Peyton's jump house thing that her Nana and Bobba got her. She LOVED it and played in that till she was so wrinkly!!! I love the weather and hope it sticks around. Unfortunately today's weather sucked.

I took a few fun pics of the kids having fun........Enjoy!

Scentsy

2008-05-14T20:47:00.001-06:00

If you haven't ever heard of Scentsy you will love it and get addicted. They are these fabulous candle things. My mom showed me them probably about a year ago. Every time I would go home her house would smell so wonderful and she told me it was these smelly bars that she put in this warmer. They have tons of scents and the best thing about them is that the wax stuff never gets hot enough to burn you if for some reason a child may grab it or you spill it on yourself. We use them at my work and everyone is in love with them. I just wanted to share my new favorite thing!!!

Please Can We??

2008-05-13T15:48:00.000-06:00

I think it's been way too long to be asking for something and still I am not hearing the right answer. I can't tell you how much I would love a dog for our family. I have been asking Joel for one since we got married. You think about almost 4 years he would give in.......NOPE!! Now that we aren't living in apartments and actually have a house not to mention a fenced back yard, I think it would be great. Peyton adores dogs so much and I know she would love to have a little fluff ball running around chasing her. I haven't given up on my quest to get Joel to say yes. Even with my birthday on Friday Joel was asking me what I wanted and I told him all I want is a puppy. He laughed and said NO!!!!!! So I'm pretty sure my dream of having a little animal friend in the near future is out of the question. grrr!

My Mom Rocks!!

2008-05-10T09:22:00.000-06:00

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I just wanted to write a quick little post about my mom. My mom is so amazing and the greatest mom there is. She truly is my best friend. I know I can call her about anything and she probably gets sick of me calling sometimes, but I know she will always be there for me whenever I need her!! I really hope to be that way for Peyton. My mom has taught me so many things in life and I honestly don't know where I would be today without her.

Growing up my mom taught me the things I would need to know to be a great mother and a wonderful wife. Thanks to her I know how to cook and clean, but really it's not about having a clean house or a nice meal on the table at night. The most important things my mom could have taught me was to be a great friend, a good listener, a comforter, a hard worker, a communicator, and so much more. Thanks mom for all your hard work because I know it paid off. Peyton is so lucky to have you as a "Nana!"

Happy Mother's Day!! I love you!!