She's here......

LINDSEY RYAN STOKER
DECEMBER 29th, 2009
9lbs 2 oz
19 1/2 inches long

We are so in love with our new baby! Look at all her hair!!!!!!!

Time

Ahhh my sweet little Whitney. I can't believe how big she is getting, how sweet and feisty she is! Matt and I prayed so hard for a miracle to have a child and spent so much money to get her here. I'm so excited for our new baby, but at the same time my heart aches because I know there's only a few more days left of just "Whitney and I time" Never again will it be just her and I. I've been trying so hard to spend special time with her either cuddling, kissing, playing, having "girl talk" (that's a new thing:) ) and anything else I can think of to show her some special time with just her and I. Things are about to change, in a good way of course, just the end of a really good chapter. Whitney I sure do love you, love mom

Christmas 2009

Look at these cute little Christmas Jammies!

Elle is so pretty, even when she just wakes up!

She has been walking around the house in princess high heels, jewelry on, purse on her shoulder, in her fairy clothes, one baby in a stroller and one baby in a carrier. I've been calling her super mom!

Cute picture before church today. I can't wait to add a 3rd little girl in matching clothes! I love you girls!

My cute neighbor gifts!

My sister came over last week and we spent the afternoon putting together our neighbor gifts and enjoying each others company. I was so happy the way our candy cane bath salts turned out! So cute and so cheap to make!

These are some family gifts I made. I thought they turned out cute too!

Parties, Parties, and more Parties!!!

What a CRAZY week for me! I had 3 parties at my house!! I never thought I would say this but...I'm PARTIED OUT!! No more for me until February! Here are a couple more pictures of my cookie party.

My friend Hillaree is having her first baby a few weeks after me, so here are a couple pictures from my famous "bumble bee" themed shower.

Then it was my "Clements" sibling Christmas party (Joel, we missed you!) I tried to stick to a "White" themed party, but it was harder than I thought. We were also suppose to wear ugly Christmas sweaters, some did and some didn't. This is Whitney with hers. Ya, she wasn't diggin the boobs, so I had to take those off after about 30 seconds!!

The grand kids didn't want their picture taken!

Elle's ugly sweater!

Matt Bro got out dated "Kranky's" for his gag gift!

Adam got seventeen Magazines for his gag gift! Look at his NASTY sweater!!

Elle did not like her Team Edward poster!!

Karlee was bummed she didn't get the REAL smurfs!!

Steph got a deer that pooped out brown jelly beans!

Kari got a kit to help prepare her for menopause!!

Dog pile on uncle Adam!

And the BEST gag gift of the night (I picked it!) was this!!! Framed pictures of my brother acting like a queer in his ugly sweater!!!! Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha!!!! What a Super fun night we had! We watched Home Alone (a family tradition) and played phase 10! Steph surprised us with Kinder eggs from Germany. It was AWESOME!!!!

Cookie Exchange!!

Would you even believe it if I told you I threw a cookie party 3 weeks away from my due date?? I know, I'm crazy....but I LOVE parties!!!

I refused a group photo due to my perpetual fatness! I had 14 close friends come over and we had hot chocolate, visited by the fireplace and exchanged cookies. I think I will add this to my list of traditions!!

Thank you Mom and Dad

THANK YOU....

1. For coming to our house for Thanks Giving
2. For helping me clean my house
3. For putting up with Whitney's "Don't" and "Stop" all week long
4. For buying me a wheat grinder for my Birthday
5. For cooking most of the Thanks Giving dinner
6. For buying us chocolate calendars (love that tradition!!)
7. For loving Elle like she were your grand daughter
8. For painting my wall chocolate brown...LOVE IT
9. For watching Whitney so Matt and I could go see "New Moon" together
10. For skipping dad so many times during "phase 10"...dad you really need to step on it!!
11. For bringing so many yummy treats (dad...you know my sweet tooth!)
12. For putting up with that awful smell in the car...mom, you know what I'm talking about!!
AND
13. For being wonderful parents! We love you and can't wait to see in you in Jan when our baby comes!

Andra's B-Day in Cali...

Every year for my work there is a convention. This year, the convention was at the gorgeous Oceanside Hyatt Regency in Huntington Beach. It was comical....we pulled up to the resort in our minivan...a Mercedes was in front of us and a Porsche SUV in back.....the valet opens the side door to help and a sippy cup falls out and starts rolling down the hill....the valet needs a second to take it all in....the smashed and littered-about animal crackers, dolls, other misc. kids stuff from a 10 hr. drive from Utah.....I relish these moments where I realize that I couldn't care less about the wordly things. Andra and I made the "President's Club" which is some big deal where they tell you how wonderful you are and give you awards and presents and a fancy dinner and stuff....Andra and I would rather be with our kids in the hotel room than receive any accolades. Today was Andra's birthday. Rather than having the day all to herself, she was here with me at the convention. I love you Andra, and am grateful for your expressions of love and support for me and our family each day. I don't normally post anything to our blog, but wanted to express my love and appreciation for you on your special day....even if it wasn't that special :) Love you.
Matt and the girls!

All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth....

LITERALLY......

Boutique Treasures

What a WONDERFUL weekend I had at my boutique! We had a HUGE turn out even with all the snow coming down like it did. My poor pregnant feet were KILLING me! I couldn't be more happy with the way things turned out! Here are a few treasures I couldn't resist. To see more fun pictures from my show go HERE

How cute are these? I swear I played with these when I was a little girl! Can't wait for Whitney to try them out!

Loved this vintage looking pot holder/hot pad!

Cute little dress for baby "L" to wear next winter

Christmas Boutique

Ewww...I don't know what happened to my cute brown and blue colors?? I don't have time to figure it out and fix it because its almost SHOW TIME!!

Directions~ Ok, if you are heading North or South on the I-15 take the Bangerter Exit and loop around to 13400 S, take a right. Head East and you'll see all the DR Horton flags on the right side of the street. Take a right on to Chamonix Dr and the Boutique will be in the home across the street from this address.

Come do some Christmas shopping for your family, friends, and neighbors! Can't wait to see you all there!!

My baby "L"

BABY "L"

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30 weeks

She looks EXACTLY like Whitney did at 30 weeks in the womb!!!! I'm getting sooooo excited to have this little baby!!!

Happy Birthday Whitney!!!

WARNING....PICTURE OVERLOAD!!!!!

Where does the time go? I can't believe we have a 2 YEAR OLD! We can't even imagine life with out this little feisty boo boo's. She is tough, sweet, feisty, funny, adventurous, loves babies, loves Mickey Mouse, and loves to snuggle with her mom in the morning! Whitney I hope you had a wonderful birthday and I'm sooooooo happy you came to our fun family! We love you so much!

I was soooooo happy with the way the cake turned out!!


Party favors for the adults. My sister made these adorable cookies for Whitney

Party favors for the kids

The Candy Bar

Antenna's for all the kids

The gift table (see the banner??? I made it!!)

Aunt Carol

All the Lady bugs

Aunt Carol brought a real lady bug for the kids to see and she even sang the kids some lady bug songs!

blowing out the candles

My favorite lady bug in the whole world

Opening gifts