HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

What a great day! On New Years Eve, we get to go out and celebrate what the past year has given to us, and what the new year will bring. In our case, we hope that this next year is going to be a WHOLE LOT better than 2008. We know that a couple of things are going to be changing. For one...we get to be blessed with a new baby in February. We are so excited for that. Also Adam gets his new branch in February, wich will be fabulous as well. Two big changes in our lives. Its going to be an awsome year, and we wish you all a great 2009!! HAPPY NEW YEAR!

CHRISTMAS DAY

Christmas Eve is always fun. We go to Adam's parents house with all of his siblings and their kids, and open presents and eat until we drop. This year they read a Christmas story to the kids, and they loved it. Our Christmas Day was great. We all got everything that we could ever want. Except for everyone to be healthy. I woke up Christmas morning, so excited for my boys to open their presents, and Adam was sick. It was so sad. So we went down and opened up presents, and Adam went back to bed. Then Noah and I went to my moms house for our Christmas present opening from my family. That was alot of fun, although we were missing half of our group. Adam of course was at home, and Miranda and her family decided to stay in Idaho for Christmas. We still had a very Merry Christmas. Adam was feeling better by the end of the day, and then he got to enjoy what Santa brought to him.

What have we been up to???

Well, we have been up to Christmas parties, and playing in the snow. We have been making Ginger Bread houses and going to Heber with my sister and her family to ride on the Polar Express. We went to Temple Square to see the lights with my family. We have been baking and shopping and loving every minute of it. We have seen Santa MANY times. We have had so much fun, and Noah can't wait for tonight when we get to leave out cookies and milk for Santa, and then wake up early in the morning to open some presents. And I have to say, that this year Adam and I are so excited for those same things. Noah knows what is going to happen, and for the last couple of weeks we have had a countdown to Christmas every day. So it is finally here. Christmas Eve. We wish you all a very Merry Christmas, and hope you get everything you wish for this Christmas! Love you!!

Oh December.....

Can it get any busier? Nope. I don't think so. Every day for the past two weeks, and every day for the next two weeks is booked solid. I can't believe how busy we have been. But I really love it. I feel like I haven't been home to do anything in so long. I told Adam last night that I feel like we have been on vacation for the past month. We were at my family's house all day yesterday and we got home last night and I think I had forgotten what it was like to be home and have responsibilities. Anyway, I'm sure I will have more time later to post pictures and such. Have a very Merry Christmas everyone! We love you!!

HAPPY DECEMBER!!

We had a Great Thanksgiving. In fact we had 2 great Thanksgiving dinners. One at Adam's parent's house with his cute family, and then one at my house on Saturday with my awesome family. We all ate ourselves into a food coma, and now we move on.
I love December. I think it is the most fun month of the year. We get to listen to Christmas music, have our house decorated, and see family and friends every weekend. Its so much fun. This year, I have to admit, I didn't decorate like I normally do. I toned it down because really, I'm way to tired to do more. Also the un-decorating will be much easier. But I did enough to make us feel in the Christmas spirit. Noah loves our tree. Last night he wanted to sleep in the living room to take care of our tree all night long. And he doesn't want any window's open during the day, or lights on, because he loves the Christmas lights. So Happy December. May this Holiday Season bring all of you and your families Joy and Happiness!!

I'm thankful for the FUNNY little things.

Noah is my little ray of sunshine when things are looking grey. And it's the little things that get me the most. This morning he was getting ready to play a game, so I thought I would be a good mom and help him out. Just then, he turned to me to say, "I know how to do it, you silly lady!" He knows just what to say to get me laughing. Thanks Noah for brightening up my day!! Love you!

CONGRATULATIONS ADAM!!

My good husband has just been announced a new BRANCH MANAGER at his work. He definetly deserves this position, and has waited for it for quite some time. I am so proud of him and his accomplishments at his work in the last year and a half that he has been there. He has moved around from different branches, and has made good friends at all of them. He is very sad to be leaving his branch right now, but he is so excited for his new branch to open in January also. Congratulation Adam! We love you!!!

!!!!NKOTB CONCERT!!!!

On Saturday night Me and my fun sisters, Amanda and Miranda, our cousins Carly and Tanna, and our friend Heather went to Applebees for dinner, and then to the New Kids On The Block concert, and let me tell you...it was AWESOME!! They did such a great job, especially for a couple of old men! While we were there, we made a little list of the differences between this concert that we just went to, and the NKOTB concert that we went to 15 or so years ago.
1. We are all legal now...yeah!!
2. We were able to drive ourselves to the concert this time!
3. We were a lot more young and energetic the last time.
4. At 9:00, last time we weren't all wishing for the concert to be over so that we could go home and go to sleep.
5. The last time we didn't wish we had ear plugs, it was seriously soooo loud!
6. We actually weren't too far away from them. They came out in the middle of the crowd at one point, and we could almost smell their sweetness...mmmmm....Ok, I'm kidding about that one. Kind of!!!
So Basically, we all realized that we have turned into a bunch of old ladies. But we enjoyed ourselves very much. And have decided that if they come in concert again, that we are definitely going. Anyway, here are a couple of pictures and video's of what you suckers that didn't get to go missed, and yes, I am wearing Miranda's Joey shirt from the concert that we went to when we were kids. It rocks!!!! Enjoy!!! Miranda (holding Harry)Amanda, Me, Carly, Tanna Heather

I'M THANKFUL FOR ADAM

I am so thankful for Adam. We have been married for 8 1/2 years, and we have gone though so many things together. He has helped me grow so much and in so many ways. He is so funny and makes everyone around him laugh. He is such a great friend to everyone he meets, and he loves his family so much.

I'M THANKFUL FOR MUSIC

Music is such an outlet for me. I can turn it on, and go to a whole new place. I love to listen to all different types of music. Classical, Country, Pop, Punk, Oldies, you name it, I like it. So here is a little sanity saver for you. If you need to have some space without actually leaving your house, try turning on some music. It is a serious life saver, and a huge stress reliever.

I'M THANKFUL FOR NOAH

I am so thankful for my best buddy Noah. He is the one that I spend most of my time with, and I am so glad that we can be best friends. He is always making me laugh. He is always such a sweetheart, and he has been such a help to me lately. He loves us so much, and is already so in love with his little sister and cant wait for her to be here. Thanks Noah for being such an awesome person!!

HAPPY NOVEMBER!!

This month I, along with many others, have decided to focus my blog on things that I am Thankful for.
Today I am so Thankful for our Country. We have so much freedom, and we have come such a long way. We have a new President, which I must say, wasn't my first choice, but I think that he will do a wonderful job. And I am so proud to say that I was here when our first African American President of the United States was elected. Lets hope that many more great moments will be made by this man.

AND THE WINNER IS.....

A while ago I made a post about Noah not being able to decide what he wanted to be for Halloween. Well, he made his decision on Halloween Day.
FIRE FIGHTER BY DAY, BATMAN DISGUISED AS BUZZ LIGHTYEAR BY NIGHT.So during the day when he went around to show off his costume to family and friends, he was a Fire Fighter. Then we went home to wait for Adam, and he decided he wanted to be Batman, underneath his Buzz Lightyear costume. So thats what he did. What a clever little boy.
Adam dressed up as a Hippy guy, with a creepy little mustashe. I was still the disco chick. I am so angry because I forgot my camera for EVERYTHING. I can't beleive I did that. Oh well, you can imagine how awsome we all looked I'm sure.

HALLOWEEN IN IDAHO

Miranda, Amanda, Mom, Aidan and Spider Harry at the Zoo

Noah after our leaf fight. I think I won!

This was Noah's favorite costume that he saw...a Pirate of course!

My winning costume

Aidan and Noah being Firefighters

Noah and I went up to Idaho last weekend with my Mom and sister Amanda to see my other sister Miranda and her 2 cute kids. We had a ton of fun. We watched scary movies both nights and drove by some of the houses that were said to be haunted. On Saturday we went to the local Zoo, where they had a bunch of Halloween activities for the kids, and costume contests for all ages. Guess who took 3rd place in the Adult costume contest....ME!!Thanks to Miranda for her funky style in clothes, and my decision to purchase a SWEET Afro wig. Of course, there were only about 9 people in the contest, but I'm pretty proud of myself. Anyways, thanks to you girls and little boys for making my weekend so much fun! I love you!

BELLY TIME

Here is a belly picture courtesy of Carmen. I was 22 weeks here, I think. I was getting in trouble for not putting more up...(sorry Liz). Don't laugh at my sexy pose. Ya gotta do what ya gotta do to feel pretty in this condition, right moms!!!

TRICK OR TREAT, SMELL MY FEET!!

On Monday Noah wanted to "practice" trick or treating. I guess he just wanted to make sure he had it down before the real Halloween. So he put on his costume and played out his plan. He walked down the street,candy bucket in hand, turned around and came back to the house, rang the doorbell and said "TRICK OR TREAT, SMELL MY FEET". Of course I let the Firefighter in and gave hime some candy. He told me "That wasn't too hard. I'm excited for the real Halloween". He hasnt quite decided what he wants to be. He is trying to decide between Batman, a Skeleton, a Pirate, Buzz Lightyear, and a Firefighter. But for now, he just wears all of his costumes around. I am really excited for Halloween too. I love to see everyone dressed up in costumes, and I also love to dress up. I love taking Noah out trick or treating with his cousins. I also love going to my in-laws house for home made Chili and rolls. Have a HAPPY HALLOWEEN everyone!!!

Our Night Away

Adam and I had a gift certificate to the Johnson Mill Bed and Breakfast in Midway that we finally got to use on Thursday. It was a really pretty place, but it was kinda spooky too. We decided that the place HAD to have been haunted. We really just relaxed the whole time...with a little bit of fun here and there, of course....but we just stayed in our room and watched movies, went on a little walk around the grounds, we even got to go on a canoe and paddle boat in a pond that was right outside our room. We had a lot of fun. It was nice to get away from the normal life for a little bit. On the way home we got lost, but I love it when Adam gets lost, because we always find the most beautiful views. Above are pictures of our Bed and Breakfast that we stayed in, and then pictures we took when we were on our way home.

Is he not THE CUTEST?

I just love these pictures of Noah. It was the first snow fall of the year...October 10th...yuck! But I love seeing Noah so excited about the snow and going out to play in the snow. I really do love the snow, just not particularly in October, but ya know, beggers cant be choosers, I guess.

!!!!ITS A GIRL!!!!

It's official. WE ARE HAVING A GIRL!!
Most of you knew that we were pretty sure that we were having a girl, since at our last appointment we had an ultrasound and the doc said.. "Well, I don't see anything extra in there" but yesterday we made it official. We had our ultrasound, and everything looked perfect. We are having a little baby girl, and most likely her name will be Shayne Elizabeth. We are so excited for this little angle to come into our lives!

TAG!!

I took this from Aimee's blog. I think its so cute, and I want everyone to do it on thier blog, and if you don't have a blog, please e-mail it to me. I love to learn new things about everyone!

I am... a wife, mother, sister, daughter, friend, lover
I want... go on vacation somewhere awesome and far away
I wish... everyone could be truely happy
I hear... music everywhere I go
I search... for ways to have everyone be perfectly happy
I wonder... why the world is how it is now.
I always... wish on stars
I usually... eat all day long
I am not... excited for the weather to get freezing cold
I dance... all the time
I sing... every time I hear music, or think of a song
I never...thought I would be surrounded by so many people that I love so much
I rarely...buy things that I want
I cry...when I'm mad, sad, happy, pregnant
I am not always...good at keeping in touch with friends, so please keep in touch with me!!!
I lose... my mind most of the time!!
I'm confused... about what I want to be when I grow up
I need... to live life to the fullest, and love more.
I should... go to school, but really, who has the time or money?
I dream... every night of something amazing or scary
I TAG... everyone that is on my buddy list

PARTAY!!!

On Saturday night Adam's work had an "Evening of Ellegance.". It was SOOOO much fun. When we got there they had waiters walking around with drinks and appitizers. After a little dinner we went on to gambling tables and dancing all night long to an awsome live band. We hung out with Adam's employees from work, but the most fun we had was with Paige and Quin. They were our companions for most of the night, and we had a blast cutting a rug on the dance floor, playing Texas Hold'em, and eating until we couldn't eat any longer. Oh yeah...not to mention the Chocolate fountain....mmmmm. Here are some pictures of it. The last one is a little blurred, but it was awsome, like a prom night picture. We just had so much fun, since we don't get to dress up and go out very often. And Noah had a blast bowling and eating pizza with our cousins Carly and Sanele. Thanks guys again! He loves you!!!

Noah's favorite joke...thanks to aunt Miranda!

HAPPY FIRST DAY OF FALL!

Today officially marks the first day of my favorite season! FALL!!!! I hope you all enjoy it as much as I plan to!!! Love you all!!!!

WHO POOPED?

Today we went to the grocery store, and when we came out, there was some white stuff on our car. Noah touched it and said " MOMMY- what is this white stuff?" I immediately grabbed his hand away and told him it was bird poop. He then needed to tell his dad the horrible thing that had happened, and this is how the conversation went:

Noah-"DAD (in a disgusted voice)Do you know what happened?
Adam- "No, what?"
Noah- (still disgusted) "A bird pooped on our red thing (car light) on our car"
Adam- "Are you sure it wasn't you?"
Noah "Yeah, it was a bird"
Adam- "I bet it was you that pooped on the car"
Noah- "No it was a bird" (He was getting frustrated now.)
Adam- "Well don't you poop bird poop?"
Noah- "No DAD I poop little boy poop"

I was laughing the whole time. Noah looked so sickened by the fact that a bird would actually POOP on someones CAR. And then the fact that his own DAD didn't know he wouldn't poop on the car was beyond him. Oh how I love my little Noah.

Who knew....

Who knew that these two items would turn out to be permanently stored in my purse. On Saturday nigh we went to my friend's wedding reception, and Noah had an allergic reaction to something that he ate. He got all red and swollen with hives, he threw up all over the dance floor, he started to cough and was wheezing. Adam, being the smarty pants that he is, knew exactly what to do and ran to the store to get some Benadryl. What a Hero!! It was SOOOO scary for Adam and I. We called our pediatrician, and immediately went to the doctor. They gave us an EPI Pen, that hopefully we don't ever have to use, and we will be taking him to an Allergist soon. Lets hope we have less of that kind of excitement this weekend.

WORKING AT THE CAR WASH, YEAH!

Noah and Adam love washing the cars. We finally did this a while ago..well I should say, they did this a while ago. As you can see, I was just a spectator. Thats exactly how I like it. They do all the work, and I enjoy watching them play and work together.