Sunday, April 27, 2008
What r we up 2?
you ask?? Well, quite a bit in fact! Here is a run down of the last few weeks and some of my children's craziness. But first, the great Jacksonism of the week (this may not be totally G rated so read with caution)...
J was sitting on my mom's lap and proceeds to tell her,
"My Dad has giant testicles under his penis."
All right then.
Anyway, last week we made the trek out to Cali-for-n-eye-ay to visit my brother, sis in law and nieces at their new place in Orange County. We had a blast...park, shopping, bike riding, popsicles, bow making, playing Ticket to Ride, watching "B" movies, eating too much good food and enjoying great company. We had a fabulous time minus the car ride. I mean the ride wasn't horrible, but when is a car ride with two kids ever fun. And seriously, gas prices, ridiculous. Tey are expecting baby #3, a boy, this summer, so we are trying to fit in good times until then.
My mom made a surprise appearance and came back to Utah with us. We had a fun week--of course we made a stop at Cafe Rio which I have missed. This is the second time this year (can you believe it) that I have gone. I was having withdrawls. I stopped going when I was doing Weight Watchers and I am glad to be back on the wagon. Why is it so dang good? I always have such a great time with my mom. She is one of my best friends and I feel so lucky to have had her here.
Paigie is a crawling maniac. She is fast and into everything. She popped out two teeth and is working on three and four. I finally found the culprit of her momma only fussiness...teeth. As soon as that dang thing came through she was all happiness and giggles again. I love when she is like that...so much fun to be her mom. She just started pulling herself to standing in the last week. I know she will be walking before I know it, not to mention that she will be one in another month and a few days. Where did the year go? It makes me sad. She wears cute piggie tails now that she insists to pull out half way through church.
J is loving to ride his bike these days. He has a little bike that was mine when I was a little girl. It is cast aluminum--super sturdy. From one day to the next he figured out how to ride it. Now I find him outside all the time riding around. He continues to say the funniest stuff. Tonight he poured a spray bottle of water that he got in the bathroom all over his bed...nice. He is keeping me on my toes. I am taking another Love and Logic class because seriously, I need all the help I can get with him. He has been really hard for me to know how to discipline. It seems that he responds to nothing which is so irritating. I am trying out a few new tactics so I will see how they work. He started swimming lessons last week and loves it...he is a little fish and has no qualms with going under water and no fear of the water period.
D and I celebrated our 5th anniversary. We decided that we were going to get a TV and DVD player to mount to the wall by the treadmill so we can put away the portable DVD player that we have been using. Since we were doing that I just got him a card and some pistachios. I thought that was it until we pulled away from Costco and pulled a present out of the glove box for me. I was shocked. We rarely get gifts for each other for various reasons so I really didn't expect this at all. So I open it up and it is this beautiful charm bracelet that I had told him I wanted. On it he had four charms. I will post a picture when I am not feeling lazy so you can see how nice it is. We went to dinner, ran errands and just enjoyed time together. I can't believe it has already been five years and at the same time I feel like it has been forever. And I love him so much more today than I did the day I married him...I couldn't imagine that being possible when we got married, but each day I spend with him I love him more and more.
Okay, sappy enough. Really though, he is the best.
D was called as first counselor in the young men's organization. I am a little sad about it...just for selfish reasons because I like him home with me in the evenings, but he is great with the youth.
May will be busy for us. D turns the big 30 so I want to plan something fun. Any ideas? He will do a few hikes, but I want to plan a little party or something.
Can't think of anything else to say and I am tired so until next time....
J was sitting on my mom's lap and proceeds to tell her,
"My Dad has giant testicles under his penis."
All right then.
Anyway, last week we made the trek out to Cali-for-n-eye-ay to visit my brother, sis in law and nieces at their new place in Orange County. We had a blast...park, shopping, bike riding, popsicles, bow making, playing Ticket to Ride, watching "B" movies, eating too much good food and enjoying great company. We had a fabulous time minus the car ride. I mean the ride wasn't horrible, but when is a car ride with two kids ever fun. And seriously, gas prices, ridiculous. Tey are expecting baby #3, a boy, this summer, so we are trying to fit in good times until then.
My mom made a surprise appearance and came back to Utah with us. We had a fun week--of course we made a stop at Cafe Rio which I have missed. This is the second time this year (can you believe it) that I have gone. I was having withdrawls. I stopped going when I was doing Weight Watchers and I am glad to be back on the wagon. Why is it so dang good? I always have such a great time with my mom. She is one of my best friends and I feel so lucky to have had her here.
Paigie is a crawling maniac. She is fast and into everything. She popped out two teeth and is working on three and four. I finally found the culprit of her momma only fussiness...teeth. As soon as that dang thing came through she was all happiness and giggles again. I love when she is like that...so much fun to be her mom. She just started pulling herself to standing in the last week. I know she will be walking before I know it, not to mention that she will be one in another month and a few days. Where did the year go? It makes me sad. She wears cute piggie tails now that she insists to pull out half way through church.
J is loving to ride his bike these days. He has a little bike that was mine when I was a little girl. It is cast aluminum--super sturdy. From one day to the next he figured out how to ride it. Now I find him outside all the time riding around. He continues to say the funniest stuff. Tonight he poured a spray bottle of water that he got in the bathroom all over his bed...nice. He is keeping me on my toes. I am taking another Love and Logic class because seriously, I need all the help I can get with him. He has been really hard for me to know how to discipline. It seems that he responds to nothing which is so irritating. I am trying out a few new tactics so I will see how they work. He started swimming lessons last week and loves it...he is a little fish and has no qualms with going under water and no fear of the water period.
D and I celebrated our 5th anniversary. We decided that we were going to get a TV and DVD player to mount to the wall by the treadmill so we can put away the portable DVD player that we have been using. Since we were doing that I just got him a card and some pistachios. I thought that was it until we pulled away from Costco and pulled a present out of the glove box for me. I was shocked. We rarely get gifts for each other for various reasons so I really didn't expect this at all. So I open it up and it is this beautiful charm bracelet that I had told him I wanted. On it he had four charms. I will post a picture when I am not feeling lazy so you can see how nice it is. We went to dinner, ran errands and just enjoyed time together. I can't believe it has already been five years and at the same time I feel like it has been forever. And I love him so much more today than I did the day I married him...I couldn't imagine that being possible when we got married, but each day I spend with him I love him more and more.
Okay, sappy enough. Really though, he is the best.
D was called as first counselor in the young men's organization. I am a little sad about it...just for selfish reasons because I like him home with me in the evenings, but he is great with the youth.
May will be busy for us. D turns the big 30 so I want to plan something fun. Any ideas? He will do a few hikes, but I want to plan a little party or something.
Can't think of anything else to say and I am tired so until next time....
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Oh.......my.......gosh...
He will be the end of me. Let me just list the naughties from today:
1. Pen on the white bead board in the family room
2. In my garden (which he KNOWS he is not supposed to get into)
3. Packages of gum mysteriously appearing in the backyard (of course there are no pieces remaining)
4. Found him with two sword letter openers that he found in my desk (which he is banned from going through)
5. Playing in the big bucket of dog food (can't tell you how many times it has been discarded after he fills it with water)
6. Found him outside with scissors cutting his clothing (again)
I know there are more, but I think I forget as a survival tactic. He has been in time out more times than I can count. He doesn't care. What am I to do.
1. Pen on the white bead board in the family room
2. In my garden (which he KNOWS he is not supposed to get into)
3. Packages of gum mysteriously appearing in the backyard (of course there are no pieces remaining)
4. Found him with two sword letter openers that he found in my desk (which he is banned from going through)
5. Playing in the big bucket of dog food (can't tell you how many times it has been discarded after he fills it with water)
6. Found him outside with scissors cutting his clothing (again)
I know there are more, but I think I forget as a survival tactic. He has been in time out more times than I can count. He doesn't care. What am I to do.
Monday, April 14, 2008
Some time the lesson is harder on the teacher!
J has been such a stinker lately...fibbing, temper tantrums, picking on P. You name it. I am trying to be really consistent with him which is tough since by nature I guess I am sort of a pushover. I am trying though!
Tonight we were having FHE. J was acting up, running away, arguing. You know the scene. So, when the lesson that he completely missed was over I decided that we would play a game and he couldn't play with us b/c he didn't behave for the lesson. Unfortuately the game I chose was Duck, duck goose. What was I thinking? So D, P and I played an exciting game of DDG. J tried to get in on it, but I made it clear that he was not invited to play.
Next, we sang a song and said the closing prayer. J was warned but once again opted not to join so I decided that I would bring dessert out and all the well behaved family members could have some. So, I dug through the freezer and uncovered some old, semi freezer burned skinny cow ice cream sandwiches. J was very sad, but D and I couldn't stop laughing as we tried to eat the rock hard, kinda gross sandwiches all in the name of helping our child develop good character.
Some times being a parent stinks.
Tonight we were having FHE. J was acting up, running away, arguing. You know the scene. So, when the lesson that he completely missed was over I decided that we would play a game and he couldn't play with us b/c he didn't behave for the lesson. Unfortuately the game I chose was Duck, duck goose. What was I thinking? So D, P and I played an exciting game of DDG. J tried to get in on it, but I made it clear that he was not invited to play.
Next, we sang a song and said the closing prayer. J was warned but once again opted not to join so I decided that I would bring dessert out and all the well behaved family members could have some. So, I dug through the freezer and uncovered some old, semi freezer burned skinny cow ice cream sandwiches. J was very sad, but D and I couldn't stop laughing as we tried to eat the rock hard, kinda gross sandwiches all in the name of helping our child develop good character.
Some times being a parent stinks.
when did that happen??
I have crow's feet around my eyes. For real? When did I get old enough for that to happen. I thought you were only as old as you feel which would put me at about 21.
Thank heavens for photoshop...you will all just have to see them in person if you really want to.
Thank heavens for photoshop...you will all just have to see them in person if you really want to.
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Friday, April 11, 2008
So, is it just me?
Every day around 4:30pm P just falls apart. She crawls after me crying, cries some more and cries unless I am holding her. This goes on until bedtime. I am going crazy and D thinks all she does is cries.
She did this a while back and then stopped and now she is doing it again. Could she be sick? Is it just a phase?
I am going crazy.
She did this a while back and then stopped and now she is doing it again. Could she be sick? Is it just a phase?
I am going crazy.
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
he says the darndest things...
I found Jackson in my closet today with D's headlamp on the ground illuminating the ceiling. He tells me as he makes shapes into the lighted ceiling..."I'm a frosus (ferocious) monster."
I asked J the other day how he got so cute. His reply, "Jesus."
J in the car the other day tells me, "Jesus built the sun."
J saw an indian statue the other day and informed me that it was David of David and Gowiath.
he is hillarious.
Monday, March 31, 2008
on the up and up...finally!
Well, the sick bug took our house by storm last week...really only D and me, but we were truly miserable. I tried to fake feeling okay as long as I could, but when Saturday came I couldn't fight it any longer and spent a good portion of the day sleeping. Thank heavens D was feeling well enough to let me. The funny thing was that we had two different bugs, but we both got sick the same day. It was nice to have D back in bed with me last night since I kicked him out when his snoring and tossing and turning got to me. The only good part of it was the "sexy voices" we both aquired. Gone now, but good while they lasted.
Now J is sick and boy is he a grump. I don't know what he has, maybe just a grouch bug, but it is a mean one.
Did I mention P started to crawl. She is a maniac now. Now she cries and crawls for me at the same time. It is so endearing. Actually, she is much happier now that she can get around, but still prefers to have me by her side at all times.
Did anyone watch the remade "Sense and Sensibility" on Masterpiece last night? It was the first half and I loved it. I loved the actors and love how they draw it all out and provide so many details. I know this may be blasphemous to all you die hard "Pride and Prejudicers" but I think Sense and Sensibility is my favorite. I love the story. I love the great characters, the love stories. Yep, I think it is my fav.
On that note, D and I watched "Becoming Jane" last week while we were sickies. I loved it and being me, had to research Jane Austen after I watched. I was so sad to find out that much of that movie is fictional or really all of it is. Bummer. Don't know why it is a bummer---guess I liked the tragic love story. How sad is that.
I am revamping my biz a little. It has provided a great deal of stress as I try to get things just right---right for me and right for my business. I want to run it how I want to, yet don't want to alienate myself from my clients. Such a tough call...However, I am looking for some cute new models to add to my portfolio so if any of you think your child just needs to be on my site let me know. I have some specific ideas of what I am looking for, so if your kiddo fits, I will take some pics for free.
My house is such a mess. A week of not doing much about did the house in. I guess I need to start tackling it today. I am avoiding it, however, as the task seems somewhat daunting. The end of the day and the house is still is a state of filth. Whiney children have procluded me from cleaning much of anything {sigh}. I guess there is always tomorrow...you know what, that is what drives me the most crazy!!! It will still be here and messy tomorrow.
Well, on to bathing and putting kids to bed. Hey, at least I got a nap out of both kids today! Hooray!
Now J is sick and boy is he a grump. I don't know what he has, maybe just a grouch bug, but it is a mean one.
Did I mention P started to crawl. She is a maniac now. Now she cries and crawls for me at the same time. It is so endearing. Actually, she is much happier now that she can get around, but still prefers to have me by her side at all times.
Did anyone watch the remade "Sense and Sensibility" on Masterpiece last night? It was the first half and I loved it. I loved the actors and love how they draw it all out and provide so many details. I know this may be blasphemous to all you die hard "Pride and Prejudicers" but I think Sense and Sensibility is my favorite. I love the story. I love the great characters, the love stories. Yep, I think it is my fav.
On that note, D and I watched "Becoming Jane" last week while we were sickies. I loved it and being me, had to research Jane Austen after I watched. I was so sad to find out that much of that movie is fictional or really all of it is. Bummer. Don't know why it is a bummer---guess I liked the tragic love story. How sad is that.
I am revamping my biz a little. It has provided a great deal of stress as I try to get things just right---right for me and right for my business. I want to run it how I want to, yet don't want to alienate myself from my clients. Such a tough call...However, I am looking for some cute new models to add to my portfolio so if any of you think your child just needs to be on my site let me know. I have some specific ideas of what I am looking for, so if your kiddo fits, I will take some pics for free.
My house is such a mess. A week of not doing much about did the house in. I guess I need to start tackling it today. I am avoiding it, however, as the task seems somewhat daunting. The end of the day and the house is still is a state of filth. Whiney children have procluded me from cleaning much of anything {sigh}. I guess there is always tomorrow...you know what, that is what drives me the most crazy!!! It will still be here and messy tomorrow.
Well, on to bathing and putting kids to bed. Hey, at least I got a nap out of both kids today! Hooray!
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Easter cuteness!
Thanks Nana for our darling Easter outfits!!
Jackson can't quite figure out the natural look in pictures...he was the talk of the nursery in his little outfit though!
Jackson can't quite figure out the natural look in pictures...he was the talk of the nursery in his little outfit though!
Just a whole lotta photos...
My brother Greg came down for the weekend and I was using him as a model for a project I am working on. Jackson had to get in on the action too. He loves his uncles.
We loved having Grandma Dee and Grandpa George here!
We loved having Grandma Dee and Grandpa George here!
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Grandpa George
We were so lucky to have Grandpa George and Grandma Dee come from Georgia for a few days. Jackson and Paige were spoiled with attention and we were so sad to have them go. Hopefully we can get out there some time this year because we sure miss them when we don't get to see them!
Cute little P.
Here is Paigie...don't know if you have seen a picture of her before so I thought I would post one...or a lot.
So I am officially in LOVE with this new pettiskirt (thanks Andrea!). Aren't girly things so fun. I think I put the bow back on about every five pictures and her hair is sooo crazy. It was flying away in most of the pictures. She is such a sweet little thing though. How can you not love those chubby cheeks, pouty lips and gummy smile?
She went from happy,
to this:
In just two clicks. Gotta love kids!
So I am officially in LOVE with this new pettiskirt (thanks Andrea!). Aren't girly things so fun. I think I put the bow back on about every five pictures and her hair is sooo crazy. It was flying away in most of the pictures. She is such a sweet little thing though. How can you not love those chubby cheeks, pouty lips and gummy smile?
She went from happy,
to this:
In just two clicks. Gotta love kids!
Friday, March 21, 2008
so, I am a little indecisive...
Okay, so I am a little indecisive. I really would like a new, updated logo. So, I am asking all of you (blurkers included) to please let me know which you like. I think I like the fonts on the last, but the little embellishment is what is up in the air. thanks.
1. This is my existing logo. I could keep it if it is the winner
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1. This is my existing logo. I could keep it if it is the winner
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Thursday, March 13, 2008
Is there anything better than a freshly bathed baby??
Jackson is brushing with his "bob squash pear pants" toothbrush. When he first called it this I about fell over laughing so hard. He got really embarrassed and later told me he doesn't talk very well. So sad. If only he could understand that I was laughing because he was so dang cute!! And how in the world did he know who Sponge Bob Square Pants is anyway??
Cute little P. She has been more herself yesterday and today which was so nice. She didn't even cry for the sitter this morning which is a shocker!!
This is so typical P. When she sets her mind to something or decides she doesn't like something there is no stopping her.
Happy and clean. Ohhh...I love my kiddos!
Love that gummy smile....
D is out of town and of course I am staying up way too late. I am a night owl at heart, but he has a way of curbing that thankfully. I let Jackson sleep with me yesterday and when I carried him to my bed and he realized where he was he was so ecstatic. Too bad someone called at 6:45am and woke him up for good! I tried to get him to sleep again, but he kept trying to play with my hair. He has always been my little hair boy. No blankie for him, just a handful of his hair. I am glad D will be back tomorrow. I miss him.
Cute little P. She has been more herself yesterday and today which was so nice. She didn't even cry for the sitter this morning which is a shocker!!
This is so typical P. When she sets her mind to something or decides she doesn't like something there is no stopping her.
Happy and clean. Ohhh...I love my kiddos!
Love that gummy smile....
D is out of town and of course I am staying up way too late. I am a night owl at heart, but he has a way of curbing that thankfully. I let Jackson sleep with me yesterday and when I carried him to my bed and he realized where he was he was so ecstatic. Too bad someone called at 6:45am and woke him up for good! I tried to get him to sleep again, but he kept trying to play with my hair. He has always been my little hair boy. No blankie for him, just a handful of his hair. I am glad D will be back tomorrow. I miss him.
Sunday, March 09, 2008
P's Piggies and more...
I love that I can put her hair in piggies now. It is fun and a lot of work to have a little girl!
I love that big gummy grin. Maybe someday she will actually get teeth.
Serious little girl. She is a total mommas girl and it can get a little annoying because she wants me to hold her all the time. This started about three weeks ago and I really hope it doesn't last too long because I can't even set her on the ground without her crying for me.
I only took two of J before he was done. He is such a cute little bugger.
Jackson's little friend marissa. She is a good little model because she sits still. Such a girl, already wanting pics of herself.
I love that big gummy grin. Maybe someday she will actually get teeth.
Serious little girl. She is a total mommas girl and it can get a little annoying because she wants me to hold her all the time. This started about three weeks ago and I really hope it doesn't last too long because I can't even set her on the ground without her crying for me.
I only took two of J before he was done. He is such a cute little bugger.
Jackson's little friend marissa. She is a good little model because she sits still. Such a girl, already wanting pics of herself.
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