A very happy UNBIRTHDAY

Well It's Addy's 10 month Un-birthday. Since February doesn't have a 29th this year I guess we'll call today her birthday. Ooohhh by the way I was looking and last post was my 100th!!! Anyway Addy is getting so big she tries to talk a lot, and stands up on anything she can. She is so funny to us, she gives random kisses and hugs we just love this little sweetie!!

A sweet pic of our big girl

She loves jumping with Daddy, and look at that view we have!

she tries to eat everything, she can't quite reach this yet, but it's funny to watch her try.

Man she's getting tall

She loves touch and feel books

We love her so much and are grateful we get to be her parents, I can't believe I've been a mom for 10 months I feel like we just had her last week.

To finish off this post I was looking at some pics and found a pretty view from the 320 acres up on Smiths that belong to my father-in-law and his siblings it overlooks Zion and is a fun place to go, this is my sister clara and I put this picture in because she has made a change, from Brunette too...

BLONDE BOMBSHELL !!!! HEHEHEHEHE

(this pic is of her and her squeeze Grant at the sweethearts ball)

Auntie Comet Loves Adelaide

Hey, Auntie Comet here! I had such a blast tending Adelaide last friday while Mav and Danielle went to a movie. I have no idea what to do with a baby, but Adelaide is so sweet. I just love her! Addy is getting so big, and she isn't bald anymore. I keep telling her "Stop growing" but she doesn't listen to her old Auntie Comet.

Funny thing happened though. I went and got her one of my old bears thinking she would love it! But NO WAY! She was so scared of my little bear, and since I am mean I got the video camera out and recorded her reaction! It's not abusive to make a kid cry so you can laugh is it?!?! Mav, forgive me for making Adeliade cry, but come on it is so cute!! And after a few minutes she warmed up to my bear and loved it. The first video is of Adelaide scared, and then she decides he's harmless and loves him. I hope these videos upload!

NEW

Well I had a real need for a lift, and nothings better than a new cut and color. I usually save blonde till summer but the weather has been so nice here, I just felt summery. So quick update, V-day was fun but low key because we had family over and we already said our upcoming California trip was our gift but Daniel did take Aunt Roma Ann, Addy, and I out to breakfast and he got us each a flower and some chocolates (My father-in-law ate most of mine which was good for me!!!) Daniel's cousin Christina and her husband came for a week they were here V-Day and if you look back on posts they are the generous cousins who got us a hotel room last June. They treated my in-laws, us, and Roma Ann to dinner so that was really sweet. Anyways we has a great week  just talking a lot watching movies at home and everyone enjoying Addy. Roma Ann's daughter and her husband came on Friday and we always have so much fun when they are here, they adore Addy and want to steal her, they've been trying for a year and can't get pregnant so it's hard to watch how amazing they are with her and see how they ache for one of their own, I guess all I can do is pray for them. I've had some tough migraines lately but the doctor said they're tension headaches so I just need to not stress and make sure I don't carry Addy on the same side all the time. Daniel's looking for a new job and we're keeping our fingers crossed. Everything else is good and I've just got to get through the next couple of weeks at work until Spring Break.

Scarlet Woman!

Addy was suppose to be taking a nap and when Daddy got home he heard her so went in to check. He came out laughing and said Honey, we have a problem. Your daughter wants to go to Vegas to be a Scarlet Woman (he says that now because my mom uses that term and it makes Daniel laugh) Here is what I saw to make Daddy say such a thing

The reason for Addy's noise was she was undressing herself and as you can see she's not at all ashamed!

This is what my SWEET BABY has been up to.

learning to play the guitar.




 being mischievous all day long and acting innocent

And this, Daddy caught Adelaide being pretty cool by standing against the wall she would push off for a second then grab back on, then do a one-handed lean, she's definitely on the way to walking!

I sure love this little girl, everyday she has some jobs she feels like she has to do. She goes to the sofa table and crawls through knocks everything off and crawls out of it, then goes down the hallway and makes a pit stop at the guest bathroom where she feels the bath mats, then she continues on into Roma Ann's room and clears out the bottom shelf of her computer desk. She is a hardworker let me tell you! As soon as you put things up, she squirms to get down to do it all again! She sure is entertaining to watch!

Not your ordinary tag

So I've been wanting to do this tag for awhile because it's just fun and different. Here are the rules you pick 5 people who you read their blog and tell something (not a secret) just something random about them or something you experienced together and then those are the people you obviously tag, don't worry I won't be upset if you don't do the tag but I just had some random funny memories of people and think it's a good way to remember and share them. So here I GO....

1. Denise- Denise was in 2 grades ahead of me, her sister was in my class and we were in the same ward. Once on recess Denise and a couple girls from her class decided to choreograph some of us younger girls in an impromptu music video (without the video), I still remember one move from it, and of course I remember the song ... AINT GOING DOWN TILL THE SUN COMES UP by Garth Brooks

2. Rhonda- Rhonda and I were friends from real little, she grew up on a dairy and it was the only house I really got to spend the night at. I just remember the Straw fort that we always played house in and would sometimes get in trouble because the chores weren't done. I also vaguely remember a dinner at your house where I got really embarrassed because I had to push my peas's onto my spoon with my finger because they kept slipping off and Ellis announced it to the whole table ( hey pea's are hard to get on a spoon:) Why I was so sensitive to something like that I don't know but needless to say I didn't finish my pea's and you whispered to me "it's okay"

3. Katie- first off Katie and I grew up together but she ended up marrying my first and one of my favorite FHE brother's so I've always felt a little invested into her even though I didn't set her up. But Katie I have the most random memory of you and it happened in high school we went to help with a field trip out to Vicki and Joel's farm and you brought your lunch and it was a turkey sandwich you told me your mom made it with butter instead of mayo and I was curious you let me have a bite and it was surprisingly good, the weird thing is even though I've never had another bite I can still remember how it tasted.

4. Jenny- Jenny is married to one of my oldest friends and your probably wondering Jenny why I tagged you because much to my dismay I don't know you that well and wouldn't have very many memories of you, but I do have a few of your hubby you might enjoy and one you might remember. First when we were little I always played over there and we played superhero's (jonathan's rolling his eyes right now because he's denied these events several times) but there was only one superman cape and Jonathan always had to wear it, his mom would pin towels around Andrew and I but it wasn't the same, when I asked how come I couldn't wear the cape he said "Because a girl can't be superman" Second he once tried to get me to eat dog food and if it wasn't for Benjamin saving me I would have! And lastly when I first met you in Provo we went to church in the same building, the next time I saw you and Jonathan was coming down a stairwell I said hello and Jonathan yells out in front of everyone "Susie I had a dream about you, you pulled all of my teeth out one by one!" People stared and I was horrified that you would think I must be an awful person for him to even dream about something like that, let me tell you if anyone was mean it was the other way around because Jonathan and Eric once pushed me off my tricycle because they wanted a turn ON MY BIRTHDAY!!!!

4. Karli- I have a lot of good memories of you but this random one sticks out. You  weren't quite engaged yet but we all knew it was coming and you called me and asked if I had Star Wars (I did actually) you wanted to watch them for Zac because he was a fan (you are such a sweetie) not just that but you wanted to know something about them. So Andrew (I'm pretty sure it was Andrew) and I came to your apartment to explain the movies while we watched them. It was so fun to me because I loved watching you start to understand and laughing under our breath when you wanted Luke and Leia to get together and then you being shocked when you found out they were brother and sister!!! Hope Zac appreciated your efforts, don't think you became a fan but you watched them for him and that's on of the things I love about you!!!!

hope you enjoyed my memories. I did

Ace of Hearts

So I'm spotlighting another CAMP K friend. Lindsay "Ace" Proctor is my next victim. I chose to do Ace because she recently got accepted to a Masters program and I am so excited for her because she really wanted to get in. Ace and I met of course at Camp K and became fast friends when she told me she was from  Park City (just up the canyon from Camp K) and I could just come with her to her singles ward up there, which was a huge relief because I was a little nervous trying to go by myself to one not knowing anyone. I also got to go to her house almost every Sunday for dinner and got to know her amazing family. I know you've heard me talk about the Mama and Papa Proctor, really stepped in as surrogate parents. I loved having Ace around and even though she once told all of us that realistically we would probably not stay in touch with each other I knew that we were met to be friends, the pick up where you left off, anythings game kind of friends. And even though I got married quickly and had a baby I still love her so much and get to see her (though not enough) but more than my own family each year. And the fact that she loves Addy so much just endears her to me even more.

I love you Ace, you are so talented and thoughtful, thanks for sticking with me!!! Can't wait to see you sometime soon! MUAH!!!!!!!!!

 This is Ace being silly at Camp K... she hates this pic HEHEHEHE
 Ace and Comet came to visit us in Rexburg and we had so much fun, they also loved our puppy.
 Addy fell in love with her two surrogate aunts and they dote on her as the next couple pictures show.

 a kiss for Auntie Ace

Sunshine

Well we've had some really warm weeks the last few, we even got up past 70 so it's been really nice. I planted a garden (you can start the cold weather veggies now) and I've just been enjoying going outside every day for a little air. Last Friday Daniel wanted to go on a date. I was sick of our usual dinner and a movie dates so I suggested mini golf. It was actually really fun, we need to do more dates like that. I loved that it was warm enough, and it was a fun course. We also went to the playground one day because my friend "Ace"'s mom was in town and met us at the park for lunch. This was Addy's first trip to the park and she loved it. We love Mama Proctor and since she has no grandchildren yet she loves Addy. I never posted about our dinner with Ace and Comet but I will later. 


 I wasn't very good, but Daniel was awesome.

 Daddy and Addy down the slide

 As you can see the swing was a big hit... 15 minutes on it and she was still smiling.... Daniel had fun too.

LUCKY!!

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ODE TO DASH

So many of you know I had a life changing experience when I went to work at a Camp the summer before I met Daniel. I truly believe that because of the work I did there and the experiences I had made me a better person which is why I was ready when I met Daniel. I have many life long friends I met there and though some I don't get to see or talk to that much still had an impact in my life. I wanted to spotlight them throughout the next couple months so I can have that in my blog archives. The first is Dash, that is his camp name his real name is Shawn but we all know and love him as Dash. Some of you might have heard me refer to him as my hippie because frankly he's the closest thing to a hippie I've ever encountered. Dash was a part time intern at Camp which means he didn't have to suffer like the rest of us did with the crazy work hours. He did however become one of my great friends. Here is some awesome things about Dash. He never yells, or gets mad. Truly never seen him do it and when I say yell he doesn't even raise his voice... he's very calm and relaxed. He lives in his Van named Bernice. He ripped out seat and made a futon bed, had a stove top, water a cooler and shelves for his very minimal wardrobe. He showered at the Rock Climbing Gym he worked at every day so no he wasn't smelly. He actually made living in a Van look like quite the life. As for the Rock Climbing well I will forever be grateful to him for introducing me to that wonderful pass time. He always made all of us feel like we were doing awesome when he was probably bored out of his mind watching amateurs fumble around. He taught me to Belay others and some techniques. I loved it so much I actually bought shoe's and hopefully someday I'll be able to climb again.

 Here He is hanging out while he decided his next move.
  Me getting ready for a climb... I was tanner and thinner back then.

 There I am climbing the toughest climb I ever did. A 5. 9 though I didn't make it to the top.
    This picture is sideways but if you look close near the top you'll see me making my way up the mountain

 Dash and I in Dash's "Home" Bernice
 Dash and another great friend who taught us Quickdraw
 Dash and his girlfriend Amber cheering me as I start my ascent
 Dash and Quickdraw took a big group of us climbing

 I don't know if Dash reads this... I told him to read my blog but if you are I love ya and miss ya. Also Dash sent some words of wisdom in a text the other day that I would like to share...

ZEN thought for the day.

'you are what you think. Think it today become it tomorrow. Nothing can help you or hurt you as much as the thoughts you carry in your head.'

Celebrate Good Times

Well the 29th marked a big Day for us. Addy turned 8 months old and she's amazing. She's been crawling for about 2 weeks now which is fun but a little scary because I have to watch her a lot more. I'm trying to get a video loaded but we'll see if it works. Well Addy and I played dress up yesterday... well she dressed up in some pretty funny clothes. I caught some cute pictures of her.

My little fairy.
 we made a scene with stuff from Taylor's wedding that Roma Ann brought home.
 I love her face in this picture!!!
Her phone she got for Christmas. She loves phone's she puts them up to her ear. I was cracking up this morning because she took the remote and put it to her ear. What a little smarty.

So the other thing we celebrated on the 29th was our 2 year anniversary. It was kinda funny because Daniel had to work early the next day and was home late so he took me to this new restuaraunt, but I guess it was about to close so he ate but what I ordered they said the were out of and I didn't feel like much else so I got a salad. Then we went home watched a movie and went to bed. He is taking me to a movie today and we're spending the whole day together. Can't believe that it has been 2 years. It's gone way to fast. Two years ago I said I'd spend all of eternity with this man and I haven't ever regretted that. I love him so much and he is perfect for me, I can't think of anyone else who would put up with some of my emotional and irrational thinking but lucky for me it doesn't phase him. One time that sticks out to me is when I was at my lowest after I had the miscarriage. I have never felt depression but I could feel it then creeping into me and bringing me down. He not only comforted me but gave me the sweetest blessing of comfort and supported me through it. I have loved the past 2 years and look forward to the next 70 he he I hope

Fa la la la la

So we did it, we went home for Christmas and let me tell you it wasn't easy. Adam, LaRae and Daniel and I + 3 kids were going to go in Stuart and Heidi's excursion. But a blown head gasket ???? last minute changed plans we split up us in LaRae's 4runner and they in Adam's truck. We sped a little trying to get as far as we can without hitting the big storm we made it to Burley then it was pretty bad until Jerome it cleared up fast but from Bliss to Mountain home it was a slow go. After that we were good to go. We had fun doing shopping, paintballing, basketball every night, watching movies and just hanging out. It was fun to see all the family and to be together. I think we had 33 people there for Christmas so it was nice. 10 were kids and I love watching them get so excited. Something sad was we always carol Christmas eve but after my mom got back from doing secret santa's she said the roads were really bad and she didn't think we would be able to go. Kinda sad because it's a tradition that I've actually come to really enjoy. Anyways we had a lot of fun but regrettably had to get back earlier because of an incoming storm so I didn't get to go to my ward on Sunday which really stunk because I wanted to A. go to church and B. see my home ward family. I hate traveling but love getting to my destination. Anyways these pictures are of Christmas day. 

 Tyson did this the whole time climbing on Clara like she was a jungle gym.
 if I say "no kisses Tyson" he attack me and he means business he gives quite the smackaroo's.
 Uncle Vaughn held Addy through most the Christmas day activity. But Kaitlyn got a little jealous so they had to share him.
G-pa with Addy and Keili. She was so funny about the dollhouse Daniel and I made for her. She really loved it and kept saying "my dollhouse"!!

Aggg... this month

So I know I really need to backtrack and give some updates. I'm gonna have to do two posts after this quick one. This post is a shout out to those that I love who had something to celebrate. On the 18th my brother and his wife had an anniversary I have no idea how long they've been married, but yeah to them!! Then on the 20th my parents had an anniversary and I'm pretty sure it was their 34th... they can't remember how old they are let alone how long they were married. But whahhoooo I love them so much. Of course Christmas I wanted to say have a great one but I guess I should say hope it was awesome. Then a big ol' happy birthday to my brother Tarek on the 27th my Dad on the 28th and Lillie on the 29th. Oh and one of my posts will be about the 29th because A. Daniel and I hit our 2 year anniversary and B. Addy bugs turned 8 months old. Love you all.

ALL GROWN UP

So I don't have any pics with this post, as you can see most of my pic's aren't that great because they are with my phone. But Christmas is coming up and I'm 100% positive someone got us a new camera to replace the lost one. Can't wait!!! But I had to tell everyone that last Wed the date was the 17th and it was in the evening we were sitting on the floor (Addy and I) while Daniel went to play ward basketball,(they won and Daniel made 21 points WHAHhhooo) anyways I was talking on the phone and wrapping presents. Addy really wanted the tape dispenser and pretty paper. I watched in awww and a little bit of horror as my little babe stuck her bum in the air pushed off with her toes and army crawled towards her goal. She went four or five feet and I sat there stunned. I cried later not believing my baby's big enough to crawl. I mean she's been able to sidewind around the room for awhile but this was full on a straight line crawling. My mother-in-law says in a few weeks she'll be cruising!!! AHHHHHHhhhhhhhhh! Well I'll get it on video soon. We are leaving tomorrow wahoo!! Heading for home. So today is clean, pack, and make sure gifts are done day.  Not to mention watch the BYU game at Adam and LaRae's. Well hopefully I'll get to post right after christmas. Happy Holidays everyone!!!

Patty Cake

The title says it all. Here is what you have to look forward to Grandma and Grandpa.