Gals Weekend in Logan with LISA!!

My friend Jen, was sealing her sweet Kendall this weekend in the Logan Temple on Saturday morning so I decided to make a weekend of it. Addison and I went to Logan Friday night, spent the night with Lisa (and Katie, MJ, & KA), the sealing Saturday, and had fun with the gals! Addison went to work with Lisa Saturday while I was at the Temple. She apparently planned an office Valentine's Day party which she later had to cancel since she wouldn't be there. After they got off work we hit Firehouse Pizza (me and Lisa's favorite Logan restaurant) and then later Cafe Rio. Catch this . . in Logan, Cafe Rio has a coupon-buy a drink ($1.72) and get a dinner free. Yes, Cafe Rio fans, it's true and very unfair to the rest of Utah Cafe Rio patrons. I couldn't pass it up and got it to go for dinner later that night.



Lisa's house looks like a witch's house! We love it!

Addison took this pic. . . the best we could get.

So different, but completely related!

Go Aggies, Go Aggies, Hey-Hey-Hey!

We were so fortunate to be there for Homecoming Weekend-which included True Aggie Night (which we didn't make the best of due to my happily ever after marriage and I'm already a true Aggie with Ansen). We also got to go to the parade with Katie and MJ (Lisa was at work).


The Flag passing . . . Katie (top) and MJ (bottom).




Addison literally racing the 3 twenty-something adults for parade candy!


She did get some in the end. We also got carrots and a new toothbrush (Colgate soft bristle even).

Natalie-the pictures obviously don't begin to describe the fun we had. We reminced about Katie's socks, Nicole's homecoming date . . . Sisters weekend soon-me, Addison, Lisa, you, Laine and Katie. Imagine the possibilities!

Major Work

My parents are doing a major remodel/additon to their house and I thought I'd post some pictures since it has been taking up a lot of our time lately. They're moving the kitchen to the where the family room is and then turning the kitchen and dining room into a big family room where they're adding 12 feet out the back and then an extra room in the basement. My dad recently injured his back and a lot of the work has been left up to us young and strong people (i.e. Jeff, Ansen and my mom while I become a single mom many nights and all Saturdays). We ripped out their HUGE deck in the back, moved all the furniture, and ripped out the kitchen. We don't mind the work, we're just so thrilled my mom finally took down her ugly curtains. Anyway, now the work is in the hands of the contractor.

The Proof is in the Picture

Yesterday I filled in a card for my brother-in-law's birthday. When Ansen came home he read it and said that Chris was turning 26, not 25. We went back and forth about why the other was wrong for a bit. My reasoning was he's 18 months younger than me and his was that he was born in 1981 (I didn't stop to count up the years because I was right). I explained that Chris is always turning one year less than I am. Ansen finally laughed and asked, so how old do you think you are? I'm 26, so he's turning 25. To my horror, I suddenly realized that I'm 27! Seriously, when did that happen? We are obviously not doing enough to celebrate my birthday which will be corrected next year. I had just written this long thing in the card about how 26 feels so old compared to 25 so enjoy it and it turns out that I'm 27-I'm even worse off. Age has never bothered me, just the fact that I skipped a whole year and didn't realize it. So Happy late Birthday to me! I think I'll celebrate today.

I did find the picture of me and my dad's birthdays. Maybe that's why I forgot it . . . I went with fruit pizza instead of my traditional cheesecake.

THS the best . . .huh!

Tonight was a big night for us Sportswise. The Yankees beat the Red Sox coming back from 5 behind but more importantly . . . . Timpanogos beat Orem High (35-32)! It was Orem High's homecoming, which only made the victory sweeter! This is only the second time we've beat them and I'd like to comment that both my brothers were involved in the 2 wins. Jeff played a lot tonight, especially for a Junior and I couldn't be prouder. Addison watches his number and gives us status reports by the minute on whether is helmet is on or off and if he's drinking water. Ansen has a well trained sports lover devloping in Addison. I couldn't find my THS sweatershirt (look as I did) so I just wore a blue sweater to show some Timberwolf pride, not thinking until I got there that I could have easily been confused as an Orem fan (nothing could be more horrible).

Addison and Banna (that's what Addison calls Grandma)

This never happens!

I just wanted to document! I love the nights and hate the mornings. Unfortunately, try as I might, my kids are now morning people! Anyway, this is to document that I am shutting off the computer, walking into my room and going to bed EARLY!

Mean Mommy Consequences . . .

We went to the park with Jen and Skylar. Jen and I were unaware of this, but Addison and Skylar were taking turns playing with a fun, used straw they found at the playground (sanitary I know, but not as bad as a bandaid). We're not quite sure what happened but my normally sweet Addison ended up whipping Skylar with her wand (or tree branch) and hurting Skylar, which unfortunately resulted in time out at the park. I make her stand with her nose against the wall and so we had to improvise at the park . . . Of course I had to take a picture (these kind things with my kids make me laugh). Notice the tippy toes even.

The Disasterous First Day

I've been wanting to blog all week, but I haven't had time. Ansen and I are watching a movie and since I always have to multi-task and I can't sit still . . . I'll blog.

Addison went to her first day of preschool on Tuesday. Addison is naturally a very social little girl and has no self awareness issues. For example, when they ask for help in primary she never even raises her hand she just assumes they mean her and walks to the front of the room. No one ever corrects her and so now she thinks she's in the primary presidency. She refers to the primary presidency on a first name basis. Anyway, I thought I had no reason to worry about pre-school. Such a mis-judgement. She cried for 30 minutes (and she looked so excited in the picture) while Olivia played with all the kids. Her face turns bright red and splotchy like mine when she cries and so the other kids kept asking me what was wrong with her face. Finally I had to turn mean, demand she sit on the carpet, stop crying, make a friend and I left. She of course had the time of her life and even found a "best friend" already. Thursday went much, much better. I just can't believe my baby is so big!

Walking . . . Finally!

Olivia finally started walking while we were in Maine and I just got some pictures!


I also got a cute picture of nap time. She sleeps with two babies (minimum) and a blanket she likes pulled over her head.