What makes a girl smile...CARBS

I finally went and got the girls pictures taken. I had it all planned in my head. I would get the girls up and dressed and out of the house before Mable got to grumpy and needed a nap. This however did not go as planned. I got the girls up and I couldn't find anything for them to wear. Then Makaylee refused to have her hair done. I swear my kids have the most sensitive heads ever. By the time we left the house it was close to Mable's nap time and I knew this couldn't be good. When we got there, I decided to get a few done of Makaylee first so that Mable could watch her and then hopefully want to do it to. Makaylee did a great job. She loves to pose and have her picture taken.

Then it was Mable's turn. She was not having it. She cried and screamed and laid on the ground and had a fit. So the lady suggested I do some pictures of them together. This went well as long as Makaylee didn't touch Mable. If Makaylee tried to put her arm around her or touch her, Mable would throw a huge fit. But we got a few good ones.



Makaylee was a champ. We would pose Mable and get her smiling and then Makaylee would jump into the picture and pose next to her before Mable noticed she was touching her and start crying.

I still did not have any of Mable by herself. This was the whole point of us getting pictures done that day. So we tried, and we tried, and we tried to get her to sit and smile, but she was not having it. The lady told us to go take a walk around the mall for a little bit and see if we could get her to calm down. I took the girls to the food court. I got some breadsticks thinking that maybe Mable was hungry and needed something to eat. We went back to Kiddie Kandids because Mable seemed happy enough. However, she was happy as long as she had her breadstick. If I tried to take it away from her, she would throw herself on the ground and cry. I had about all I could take for the day so I decided to just take her picture anyway... breadstick and all.

I love my girls!!!

Happy Anniversary - 5 years

Today is our 5th year wedding anniversary. This day means a lot to me. We have had many ups and many downs. We have had many tears and many laughs.

Matt, you are my favorite person in the world. We were meant to be together. No other person could put up with you and no other person could put up with me. I love you so much and am so proud of the man you have become.

Our girls adore and love you to death and it is so fun to see their faces light up when you walk into the room. I am so glad we are a family.

Remember - "When you look ahead at the future and when you look back at the past, remember to look beside you because that is where I will always be." I love you with all my heart and can't wait to see what the future has instore for us. Happy Anniversary!

Good-bye 2008!

We have had such a busy December it came and went so fast. Makaylee had her first Christams recital for Pre-School and did a great job. I was a little worried she would get stage fright, but not our Makaylee she was at ease on stage. Matt thinks she should play sports, but everyone else thinks she is destined for the theatre. I forgot my camera that night (I know, I know) but here are a few pics others took.

Matt's Grandpa was sick in the hospital that night and took a turn for the worst. This started our world wind of a month. Grandpa Howard passed away two days later surrounded by the family. Grandpa Howard is greatly missed! Here are pics of the family at the viewing.

We didn't have much time to think about Christmas that was just around the corner, but we were excited to spend time with our family on both sides and enjoy this special time of year.

Now another cute story from the life of Makaylee...

I was explaining to Makaylee how Christmas was Jesus' birthday and she said "Mom, I bet Grandpa Howard is helping Jesus blow out his candles in Heaven!" I can't believe how smart she is.

Christmas pics to come!

Best of Friends

Makaylee and Cora have become pretty good friends since we have all been living under the same roof. Sunday night we came upstairs to see what the girls were up to and we saw they had lined up their animals in a row with their "food and water". So cute.

Who's the President?

I had to share this cute story about my conversation with Makaylee's Pre-School teacher today...

Miss Brittany: Can I ask you a personal question?

Me: Sure

Miss Brittany: What religion are you?

Me: We are LDS and/or Mormon

Miss Brittany: That is what I thought (with a giggle)

Me: Why

Miss Brittany: Well, yesterday I asked the class who the President was and Makaylee jumped up and screamed "President Monsen!"

Miss Brittany said it made her day!

Cute Makaylee.

Halloween 2008

We had a wonderful Halloween. But, whoever came up with the term "HAPPY" Halloween doesn't know our Makaylee. Our Halloween was full of whining, tears, kicking, screaming, and fit throwing. But...it was still fun! Here are some pics of our Halloween.

Tagged

I have been tagged, so here I go...

TAG #1

8 favorite TV shows:
1. No Reservations
2. The Hills
3. Bizarre Foods
4. American Idol
5. House Hunters
6. Dirty Jobs
7. Deadliest Catch
8. Divine Design

8 Things I did yesterday:
1. Took a nap
2. Played with the kids
3. Carved a pumpkin
4. Had dinner with the family
5. Missed church because Makaylee and I felt sick (I think I am getting the flu, should have gotten the flu shot my work was offering.)
6. Slept in (thank you Matt for getting up with the kids since I didn't feel good)
7. Colored with Makaylee
8. Took a shower

8 Things to look forward to:
1. Taking the kids to Aunt Nancy's work Halloween Party
2. Taking the kids to Aunt Carolyn's work Halloween Party
3. Family Halloween Party on Halloween Night
4. Halloween in general
5. The weekend
6. Pay Day
7. The Gym
8. Sleeping tonight

8 Favorite Resturants:
1. Cafe Rio
2. Sweet Tomatoes
3. TGIFridays
4. Chilies
5. Olive Garden
6. Chipolte
7. Goodwood BBQ
8. Taco Bell

8 Things on my Wish List
1. A House
2. More money
3. When I have another baby, it will be a BOY
4. No debt
5. That my kids always stay healthy and happy
6. I can go back to school
7. A House
8. Did i mention a House... just checkin

8 people I tag:
1. Trish
2. Jen
3. Marilyn
4. Amy
5. Brittany
6. Lisa
7. Amber
8. Shaundee

TAG #2

About Me...

20 years ago I was:
1. Living in Los Alamos, New Mexico
2. In the 3rd Grade (I think)
3. Playing outside in our Cherry Tree

10 years ago I was:
1. In my first year at College (UVSC)
2. Hanging out with the "Chics of 46" - Steph, Nicole, Bree, Stacy, and Jen
3. Not studying

5 years ago I was:
1. Working at Brain Garden
2. Going to a lot of punk concerts
3. Still single...but not for long.

1 year ago:
1. I had been married for 3 years
2. Had a 2 year old
3. Had a 1 month old

So far this year I have:
1. Gone back to work
2. Started working out again and lost most of my baby weight
3. Started reading (used to hate it, now I actually enjoy it)

Yesterday I:
1. Was sick
2. Carved a pumpkin
3. Hung out with Matt's family

Tomorrow I will:
1. Go to work
2. Go to the Gym
3. Play with the kids