Christmas Videos

Ghetto Fabulous Stockings

Okay so maybe not so fabulous, but a little bit ghetto, these stockings I made in about 30 min. with old christmas pillowcases turned out very homey looking.

We're having a. . .

GIRL!

I was really sure it was going to be a boy and was really excited for something new when at our ultrasound today, nope, no boy parts to be found. It was so funny to watch Lily watching the big screen and saying that's our baby and the confused look that followed like "that doesn't look like a cute baby." But she loved to hear the heartbeat and after it stopped she asked the ultrasound tech. if she could do it again. I do have to say that I am excited for lots of reasons, but mostly for Lily to have a sister because I was an only girl and always dreamed of having one, so when they fight later I can always say "just be grateful you have a sister" right? And I hate to admit it but I let myself go through all of Lily's 0-3 month size clothes and they smelled heavenly, just like a baby smell and all of a sudden it hit me, that, yes I am really pregnant (I know that sounds wierd but when I'm not sportin' a huge belly yet and don't feel the baby moving around yet, sometimes I just feel fat and tired), and wow I am really excited to have another little tiny baby start all over on thier little journey. K so I know I am only thinking of the good things but hey let's not spoil this blissful time with memories of night time feedings and spit up. Anyway just thought I'd share the update and say I am ready for more PINK.

Pure Joy

Jumping into our neighbor's leaf pile was just too much fun!

Lilyisms

So I thought I would share a few of Lily's favorite sayings and doings since she is a total chatterbox and they are constantly in my head: - Everything is either "SOO cute" or "Oh sooo tiny" or "SO BIG"
-After I give her anything or do anything for her, she replies, "Tanks Sweeie" (Thanks Sweetie)
-Lately this is her reply to anything she doesn't want to do "NO WAY, OKAY"
- This one never gets old for her even after you answer it 20 times, "What you doing?"
-She is really into babies right now and will sometimes make them cry and then proceeds to say, "Oh It's okay baby, wahhh, you sad baby? Want juice? Pat, Pat baby. (And then sings) Rock bye baby in tee-top, when wind bows caydle rock, bo beaks, cadle fall, sjdhaosifruhscnsdcn, cadle ALL! You happy baby"
-She loves to do "makeup" and constantly comes up to me with this little doll makeup holder and says, "Need eyes mama?" "Need Cheeks, and wips?"
-All her toys are arranged in threes, with a Daddy, Mommy and of course a Baby
-I can't get her to eat real meals in her high chair very often, so we have to call them little snacks, and instead of naps they are called tiny rests.
-This is my favorite but after we put her new snowpants and coat on her she turned around and said "I'm a pincess!" and now she says it all the time and wants her "bacelets and wings" (bracelets and rings) to wear around the house

-When we have taken her outside in the snow this year, she has said "OUCH!" every time a snowflake hits her, and she gets really bugged about it, it is so funny.
-She has also just discovered how to "stall" mom and dad at bedtime with such sweet requests as "tiny dwink peese", "More hug", "More kiss", "I need baby", "want song", "rock mama" (She wants me to rock her like a baby), "more juice", "read book, nother one?" and lastly when I refuse almost all of these she goes for "I want daddy"
-She is always asking us to dance with her and she sings constantly, I can't believe she will be 2 in less than 2 months!

After one year it's fun to look back and see how much she's changed!

Thanksgiving

So Thanksgiving was at our house this year, my parents and brothers came here which was so much fun. Lily still wakes up in the morning saying, "Gamma, Papa, Jor (Jordan), Zack!" And it's so sad for me to say they're not here anymore they went back to Arizona. Seriously, when are you guys moving here mom and dad? Anyway Thanksgiving was a hit, and surprisingly the turkey was easier than anticipated. Mom's sweet potatoe casserole was the HIT, I will put the recipe on as soon as I get it, and my pies (although not nearly up to par with chad's mom's who made 73 this year, that's right I said 73!) were pretty darn good! We went to a family party up in Bountiful to see my mom's parents and siblings and that was fun with our annual white elephant game. Lily was busy in the church's kitchen a lot of the time playing with all of these magnets she found, don't you love the resourcefulness of toddlers? Anyway it was much fun, and I can't wait until Christmas when Lily get to really understand what's going on this year. Seriously the Holidays are never Better than when you have kids to share them with.

I Love how Lily is looking at her Gamma here, she loves her so much!

A little Mischeif

So I left the room for about 35 seconds to switch a load of laundry and this is what I came back to... yogurt everywhere, I didn't have anypictures left so I spared you the sight of the wall and floor, but all I could do was laugh because this little girl is too cute!

Family Pictures

Here's some more from the family pictures, believe me there's more but you're lucky because my computer is being wierd and won't let me post more!

Lily making us laugh

Lily Dancing

Sorry I don't know how to turn this so it's right side up! This was Lily right before her dance recital at the Gingerbread Festival. There were a group of older kids singing and dancing and she was just totally singing and dancing along with them, which I was glad about because I thought if she got excited about them then maybe she would actaully do her dance on stage. Well, she did and loved it! I always knew she was a performer, but the past few weeks in class she has a had a tough time doing it and at the dress rehearsal she screamed and wouldn't let go of me. Needless to say I just didn't want any crying today and she did the dance so great!

What's in a name

So a while ago my friend Doug had this on his blog and it was kind of fun to check it out!

Chad
Warlike "English"
You are a charismatic individual with a dynamic and attractive personality. Probably not known for your caution or patience you are a risk taker who hates to be restricted in any way. Freedom is very important to you. Your thinking and intuition is strong and you have a talent for communication. You enjoy the sensual and material pleasures of life and with the application of care and wisdom you can achieve wonderful worldly success.
Jessica
Wealthy one, he beholds "Hebrew"
You are charming, talented and have a very positive attitude to life so it is hardly surprising that you attract success and recognition. Focussed and patient you understand that material rewards are a result of discipline. Being so creative and with a need for self-expression you may be drawn towards the arts, travel is also likely to be important. A loyal friend, you are a person who must be allowed freedom and independence.
Lily
A lily flower "Latin"
You are an inspiring leader whose originality, creativity and wisdom are applied to creating practical solutions to "unsolvable" problems. Humanitarian and idealistic your vision is to make the world a better place and you will work to this end. Hardworking and tenacious people admire you for your honesty and integrity. You are a loved and loyal friend and partner. Your have the potential to achieve enormous success in the world.
http://www.bostonuk.com/name_meanings.php?f=Boston

Pumpkin Picking

How do you entertain a child during Conference?

I think the pictures speak for themselves

Update

So here's a quick update on Chad mostly for family who've been asking about him. On Friday after physical therapy his therapist suggested getting an ultrasound of Chad's leg to see if there was a blood clot because Chad's leg was getting increasingly swollen and more painful. So we went to the hospital and sure enough he has a blood clot in his leg between his knee and ankle ( a very good place we learned today because the other two places clots tend to end up are in your lungs or brain and both can be fatal). So his doctor said we had two options to either go and be admitted to the hospital for the treatment or he could give us the prescription (Lovenox shots twice a day to be administered by his wife, and cumadin a blood thinner). So we opted to stay at home for comfort and cost benefits. Well the shot thing was actually okay (after Chad got over the fact that he thought I would mess up and maybe break the needle off in his abdomen) and then today the pain just kept getting increasingly worse and along with chills and fever I was getting a little freaked so I called the doctor and he said to go ahead to the hospital and have the on call doctor decide whether or not he should be admitted. So we went and he's there now for the night and then will be checked out again tomorrow. So that's the latest, and THANK GOODNESS for my mom being here this whole week to take care of Lily, cooking, cleaning my house, doing laundry and everything else! Mom I really couldn't have done it without you, and thanks to everyone who has wished us well and visited Chad, we really appreciate it!

Family Pictures

So last Saturday we went to take some family pictures for our Christmas cards, luckily we went in the morning and it was freezing but later that day it was SNOWING, so anyway these are just a few that the photographer put on her blog, but let's just say I'm hoping for at least one good one of the three of us where Lily is actually looking at the camera!

Chad is gonna kill me for putting a picture of him on here, but since he's laid up for a while and I think he looks great, I guess enjoy for now until he see's it and makes me take it off!

Our photographer was Raquel Allen, I love her! http://www.raquelsphotography.blogspot.com/