Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Disneyland...an early Spring Break!
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
A New Room
Okay so the room isn't new but the bed, bedding and rug are...and I no longer have a baby sleeping in a crib. Avery has moved into her new big girl bed...and Maci is so excited to have matching bedding. Even more exciting is that Dave made the bed so that they will be able to become bunkbeds. It is Maci's dream come true, she has wanted bunkbeds forever!! We will see how it goes sleeping unbunked, so far so good.
I was excited myself to bring out the long awaited bargain bedding I found a year and a half ago on Clearance for $10. Yes, my friends TEN BUCKS! The bedspreads are reversible purple/lime green with embroidered butterflies and flowers (kindof hard to see in the pictures), and even came with two pillow shams...what a deal!! When I found them I knew I had to get them, and then the rug also on clearance! Dave thought I was nuts as I kept bringing out stuff for their "new" room...he snidly remarked "oh isn't it so much fun having little girls!" if you can imagine his sarcasm! It is SO much fun and I do love having my little girls, but I also love having my McKay too!
Notice her purple pajamas...Once again Dave's sarcasm..."should we put her in her purple pajamas so she can sleep in her purple bed?" He doesn't really care for the color purple, but claims purple is my favorite color, well it was when I was a kid!
It is so nice having a handy husband that knows how to build. He has made all three kids' beds and even surprised me with our bed many birthdays ago!! Thanks Dave for working so hard on the bed, and working even harder so that I can purchase my bargains to make two (well three) girls completely HAPPY!Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Girl's Night Anyone?
When: this FRIDAY Nov. 13th (oooh Friday the 13th!)
Time: 6:00 PM if you want dinner (we will be taking all orders for take-out probably from Cafe Rio) if you want to come later, please come when you would like!!
Where: My house (hopefully those that read my blog will already know where I live, if not and you aren't some weirdo, then just call me!)
Hope to see you all here!!
Monday, October 12, 2009
Off to the Playoffs...Go LEHI!
McKay started his first year of Tackle Football, and has done awesome! Our weeks have been like this: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday football practice 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. I always found it hard trying to get dinner ready and eaten before he had to leave. Let's just say we like Taco Tuesday Nights at Del Taco! Monday's and Friday's we had a little break, but Saturday morning always came quick...GAME DAY!
McKay tackles a Juan Diego player
McKay running for a touch-down
Carsen running a touch-down hand off pass
and here is Brayden celebrating with Dave his completed touch-down pass from McKay!
We have had a great cheering crowd from both sides of the families and we appreciate their support for this season.Here is their schedule for the record...
Friday, August 21, 2009
Tribute to my DAD
Sunday, June 28, 2009
reuiniting with Dave...
THis morning I woke up and checked my email...I was so happy to see a little message from McKay. He is staying with my sister in law while the girls are at home with my mom. He is having so much fun hanging out with all the "big" boys. I sure do miss my kiddos.
Daves train will be coming in at 11:36 so I will be heading out to the airport to meet him. I have spent my days trying to plan our itinerary since I forgot my little notebook with all of those notes. Hopefully all goes well with the metro system and we will only have to walk 4 minutes/ 1.4 km to our hotel...that's cheaper than getting a taxi!!
Anyway, wish me luck on our adventures...hopefully I can get some good pictures to download...until then Au revoir!!
Friday, June 26, 2009
Welcome to Paris
Well here I am in Paris, yes Paris!! After a very eventful last couple of days, I must say that Prayers were answered!
I was originally planning on flying out on Saturday, but for an unexpected crazy embargo date (black-out) that fell on June 26th and 27th I wasn't able to book my tickets...so here I am two days earlier! (can't complain about that) I plan on resting up before meeting up with Dave on Sunday...Yes, I am by myself! Kindof scary and lonely, but I will survive.
So, I headed to the airport on Thursday leaving behind my kiddos with my mom, and then dispersing throughout the week. (Thanks everyone that is helping!) I patiently waited for my name to be called (I flew stand-by) Yes, my name was called and even better...I sat in 1st class!
After an almost 10 hour direct flight, I am here. The airport is HUGE, I waited long for a shuttle to my hotel, which was a surprise, it is stinky...I don't have any plug adapters so no use of my laptop or flat iron. I am able to use 30 min. of internet use (so I have to hurry) besides my battery on my laptop is getting low.
So there you have it, I am here and can't wait to meet up with Dave on Sunday. Wish me Luck!
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Bubble Baths and Drowning?!
I was giving Maci and Avery a bath just before bed, going through our normal routine, when McKay comes in and announces he needs my help. I told him that I couldn't leave the girls alone, which Maci informs me that it is okay that I go help. I tell her that I cannot leave the two of them in the tub ALONE!! I hollered down to Dave to come sit with the girls or help McKay, as he is coming up to help I am explaining to Maci why I cannot leave...I tell her that she or Avery could drown...she simply states in her all-seriousness voice, "Mom, we can't drown, because for sure we we cannot fit through there!" as she is pointing down at the drain!!!
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
My little Girl is FIVE!!!
I cannot believe that 5 years ago I was blessed with my first baby girl. We were so excited to find out that McKay would have a little sister to watch over and protect, or should we say pick on and tease? (No really, we got lucky to have them be little buddies.) And I was having a little girl to dress girly and have a little shopping pal. Although, dad has really won her heart...she is 'daddy's girl'! Oh how much love we have for this little girl.
On May 5, 2004 (Cinco De Mayo) at 11:53 PM miss Maci Jae was born weighing 7lbs 10oz. She made her debut 16 days early!! Having been induced with McKay, I wasn't sure what labor pains really felt like...I remember that day all too well...McKay was at the neighbors playing in the pool, I was sitting on the couch having some "uncomfortable pressure", as I got a phone call from my newly found friend, and just moved in neighbor Kristin, asking to borrow some cupcake liners. She came over to retrieve them and noticed my belly looking quite abnormal, I said I wasn't feeling too great, but then that was the end of our conversation. Little did we both know that the next time I saw her I would have my little bundle of joy. I made a few calls to my sister asking her what it was like to be in labor...however it had been 9 years since her 'not normal' delivery. I couldn't get a hold of Dave, and my aunt kept insisting that my uncle pick me up and take me to the hospital. I said I would be fine, and drive myself...The insisting worked, and that's what happened. McKay did NOT want to leave his friends, but we talked him into coming to the hospital with me. I finally got in touch with Dave, and he informed me that "the next bus home wouldn't be until 3:3o!" He was working in downtown SLC at the time, and rode the bus into work, not expecting to have an early delivery. Thankfully uncle Mike had the day off and was able to come and get us.
Upon arriving at the hospital, my thoughts of being able to drive myself to the hospital disappeared as contractions started a little more frequently. I soon found out that I had tested positive for Strep B, which I would then need 4 hours worth of antibiotics before delivering. At that point I guess the 3:30 bus wouldn't be much of an issue!! Dave surprised me and showed up not long after I got settled in a room...he was able to get a ride from a co-worker that was driving into Provo. Well, we sat comfortably with an epidural and waited the 4 hours before getting my water broke...not long after and only 2 pushes later, Maci was born.
We fell in love instantly, and continue to love this little girl more and more each day.
Here are a few exciting moments the past 5 years with Maci have brought us:
We all love you and hope you have a wonderful day. I cannot wait to see what many more birthdays will bring us.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Bunny, Bunny, who's got the Bunny?
We do!!! We do!!! We do!!! We have the newly founded "BLOGGING BUNNY"!
Wow, what a night...we were exhausted from a great day of Conference talks, good food, fun, more food and did I say food? Of course it didn't take McKay long to fall asleep, but as for Maci, she fought it as usual, but with the bribe of a new little friend to sleep with she agreed, and snuggled away with the bunny.
After spending time at the school we headed to, where else? SONIC (of course)!!I spy with my little eye...a creepy, chocolate bunny!
We returned home to enjoy the warm weather and have some lunch. Avery was nice enough to share her Cheeto Puffs with her friend, Yummy!
Before sending our new friend off we decided to do pedicures...our little friend chose pink as 'her' color. We painted her little nails as careful as we could. (don't look too close, you might see a little pink fur)!!
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
"Leppy" pays a visit
This morning the kiddos woke up to this...
Earlier in the night, McKay had gotten up to go to the bathroom, and came into our room and over to Dave's side and said, "Dad, I had to go to the bathroom and I woke up and saw footsteps from the Leprechaun... and he turned our toilet GREEN!" Dave said to go back to bed and we would investigate in the morning. (Sorry no pictures, it got flushed!)
McKay couldn't wait for Maci to wake up (I think he helped her a little bit). I sat and listened as they contemplated how little "Leppy" made it inside our home.
Maci: "I didn't even hear his footsteps!"
McKay: "Well, he came in and even used our bathroom!"
Maci: "How did he get in here?"
McKay: "I'm not sure...Let's follow his steps to find our pot of gold!"
He might have been a little dissappointed to find that the footsteps only went as far as up and down the stairs and onto the counter where they found this...
After the investigation was over, McKay happily agreed to have "Lucky Charms" for breakfast, which surprisingly went well with our 'GREEN' milk. Thanks Leppy for making a fun morning for the kiddos.
After a fun day at school both Maci and McKay had stories to tell of how the Leprechaun lost his shoe, left some gold, and a shiny rock that is part of the rainbow, and how he stole the treasure box, but returned it after the kids wrote him a 'very nice' letter. They were both convinced they could catch him. As a group effort the neighborhood kids set a trap, and then would hide to see if Leppy would come...with no luck, Maci tells me "Mom, the reason they can't catch the Leprechaun is because there is NO Rainbow!" Until next year, Keep your eyes open for rainbows, Leppy isn't too far from it!! Happy St. Patty's Day!
Monday, March 9, 2009
Alzheimer's at 32?
We were just leaving to go to Payson for our weekly Sunday dinner and I had a headache, I had grabbed 2 Tylenol and a drink, ran back into the house and back to the car in a matter of 30 seconds...I got into the car and looked around foolishly and asked "did I take those Tylenol?" In a matter of seconds I could not remember if I had taken those pills. I start to take another 2, but instead Dave says, "Don't you want to wait to see if the headache goes away, then take them if not?" I just thought it would be easier to take another two just in case I FORGET again!!
So our conversation as we are driving goes a little like this:
Me: I really think that I am getting Alzheimer's
Dave: I hope not.
Me: Seriously, I have heard of Early Onset Alzheimer's
Dave: No, way not that young.
Me: Well, I hope you come and visit me when I am sent away.
Dave: Why? You won't remember!
Me: I will know.
Dave: How will you know?
Me: I just will, and if you don't I will come and haunt you.
They (whoever "they" are) say that women lose some of their brain cells while being pregnant, but will regain them over time...well it has been 18 months since I was pregnant last, and I have not felt them come back...I think it has actually gotten worse, hence my theory of "Early-Onset-Alzheimer's" I just hope I am taken good care of when I am sent off to the looney bin!
So this is not the only thing that I have forgotten...I actually forget MANY things throughout the day, this was just something so fresh I actually remembered to write about. But today, as I was visiting with my friend we were sitting there and out of the blue I realized that I had forgotten a very good friend of mine's birthday...TWO WEEKS AND ONE DAY LATE, AGHHHH! Now the problem with this one is that I see this friend daily, and still FORGOT. And for those that know me, I am usually good/better at remembering birthdays. Apparently not this year, so if I have missed any of your birthday's please know it is because of my new self diagnosed "Early-Onset-Alzheimer's" and I truly am sorry.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY RONI 2 WEEKS AND 1 DAY LATE!!! love ya girl!