Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Brooklyn's First Christmas
This was Brooklyn's first Christmas and she had sooo much fun getting spoiled to death by all of her grandparents, aunt, uncles, and of course us! She really hit the jackpot this year! Brooklyn was one of the last ones awake Christmas morning, but she loved it all! When we would put a present in front of her, her eyes would get huge and she'd get soooo excited! She got so many books and clothes and fun toys to play with! I guess the excitement was too much for her to handle because shortly after we started opening presents she conked out! It was a really fun day and we just hung out and lounged around all day!
Christmas Eve
We are spending the vacation in Oregon with Greg's family. Greg's family has a few different traditions that they do for Christmas Eve. One of the first things that we did that night was take Christmas to a family that needed it in the community. Before we left, Greg's little brother Jake dressed up as Santa Clause and we drove around town taking candy bars and candy canes to families in their ward. Then Jake dropped off a big box of food and presents for a special family.
It was so much fun watching the faces of the kids when they opened the door to Santa Clause and some of the little old ladies getting so confused as to why Santa was at their door giving them chocolate! It's such a great tradition and Greg and I hope to be able to continue the tradition of giving Christmas to a family in need every year with our own family!
The second tradition that their family does is to act out the Nativity. Before they start everyone draws a part to play and then you have 2 minutes to run around the house and get your costume together!
Greg's dad narrated the story and we all walked in at our parts. I had never done this before and I could not stop laughing, but it was a fun experience and such a good tradition. All though it was really funny, it helped us to remember what Christmas is all about!
It was so much fun watching the faces of the kids when they opened the door to Santa Clause and some of the little old ladies getting so confused as to why Santa was at their door giving them chocolate! It's such a great tradition and Greg and I hope to be able to continue the tradition of giving Christmas to a family in need every year with our own family!
The second tradition that their family does is to act out the Nativity. Before they start everyone draws a part to play and then you have 2 minutes to run around the house and get your costume together!
Greg's dad narrated the story and we all walked in at our parts. I had never done this before and I could not stop laughing, but it was a fun experience and such a good tradition. All though it was really funny, it helped us to remember what Christmas is all about!
Monday, December 15, 2008
Graduation!
YAY! On Friday Greg was able to graduate from BYU Idaho!! Greg's family was able to come up from Oregon and spend some time with us! On Friday afternoon we were able to go to the graduation banquet, where the College President Kim Clark and President Uchtdorf were speaking. We got there early enough that we got really sweet seats, we were about 30 ft away from President Uchtdorf's table, and I had a clear shot of him! After the banquet we went down to the commencement ceremony. It was so cool to see all the graudates together, Greg was one of 1,163 graduates, the biggest class so far. Im so glad that Greg was able to graduate, doing it in only 3 1/2 years including leaving for a mission!!! We only have one more semester left here in Rexburg, long enough for me to graduate, and then we are off to law school, wherever that may be! Here are just some of the pictures from the night!
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Thanksgiving!
So im just a tad bit behind on posting some thanksgiving pictures!!! This year we were able to go to Star Valley and spend time with my family for Thanksgiving. We had a lot of fun hanging out with my family, grandparents, aunts and uncles, and all my little cousins, who all adored and fought over who go to hold Brooklyn next. While we were there we went to the Bar J concert, the parade of lights, played a lot of Guitar hero, which i stink at, and had two thanksgiving meals! It was a good break from school and work!! Here are just a few pics from the break!
This is my mom and lil bro DeeJay...who isn't so little anymoreGreg is trying is hand at guitar hero..he did better than i did
I LOVE this little hat on Brooklyn, she is soooo cute!
This is my dad hanging out with Brooklyn...she definitely has him wrapped around her little finger!
I just like this picture...i've been waiting for her head to get bigger so she can wear this headband!
My lil bros Jake and DeeJay
She really looks entertained huh?
And this is just to show how cute and chubby she is getting!
I just like this picture...i've been waiting for her head to get bigger so she can wear this headband!
My lil bros Jake and DeeJay
She really looks entertained huh?
And this is just to show how cute and chubby she is getting!
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Giveaways!
Monday, December 1, 2008
Only 32?
I found this list on one of my friends blog, and i thought it was funny and really true! I think if you are a mom or mom to be you'll agree with me.
Thirty-two things that change when you have a baby....
1. You finally stop to smell the roses, because your baby is in your arms.
2. Where you once believed you were fearless, you now find yourself afraid.
3. The sacrifices you thought you made to have a child no longer seem like sacrifices.
4. You respect your body... finally.
5. You respect your parents and love them in a new way.
6. You find that your baby's pain feels much worse than your own.
7. You believe once again in the things you believed in as a child.
8. You lose touch with the people in your life whom you should have been banished years ago.
9. Your heart breaks much more easily.
10. You think of someone else 234,836,178,976 times a day.
11. Every day is a surprise.
12. Bodily functions are no longer repulsive. In fact, they please you. (Horray for poop!)
13. You look at your baby in the mirror instead of yourself.
14. You become a morning person.
15. Your love becomes limitless, a superhuman power.
16. You discover how much there is say about one tooth.
17. You finally realize that true joy doesn't come from material wealth.
18. You now know where the sun comes from.
19. You'd rather buy a plastic tricycle than those shows you've been dying to have.
20. You realize that although sticky, lollipops have magical powers.
21. You don't mind going to bed at 9 p.m. on Friday night.
22. Silence? What's that?
23. You realize that the 15 pounds you can't seem to get rid of are totally worth having.
24. You discover an inner strength you never thought you had.
25. You no longer rely on a clock - your baby now sets your schedule.
26. You can give parents with a screaming child an 'I-know-the-feeling' look instead of a 'Can't-they-shut-him-up?' one.
27. Your dog - who used to be your 'baby' - becomes just a dog.
28. You take the time for one more hug and kiss even if it means you'll be late.
29. You learn that taking a shower is a luxury.
30. You realize that you can love a complete stranger.
31. You find yourself wanting to make this world a better place.
32. If you didn't believe in love a first sight before, now you do!
Thirty-two things that change when you have a baby....
1. You finally stop to smell the roses, because your baby is in your arms.
2. Where you once believed you were fearless, you now find yourself afraid.
3. The sacrifices you thought you made to have a child no longer seem like sacrifices.
4. You respect your body... finally.
5. You respect your parents and love them in a new way.
6. You find that your baby's pain feels much worse than your own.
7. You believe once again in the things you believed in as a child.
8. You lose touch with the people in your life whom you should have been banished years ago.
9. Your heart breaks much more easily.
10. You think of someone else 234,836,178,976 times a day.
11. Every day is a surprise.
12. Bodily functions are no longer repulsive. In fact, they please you. (Horray for poop!)
13. You look at your baby in the mirror instead of yourself.
14. You become a morning person.
15. Your love becomes limitless, a superhuman power.
16. You discover how much there is say about one tooth.
17. You finally realize that true joy doesn't come from material wealth.
18. You now know where the sun comes from.
19. You'd rather buy a plastic tricycle than those shows you've been dying to have.
20. You realize that although sticky, lollipops have magical powers.
21. You don't mind going to bed at 9 p.m. on Friday night.
22. Silence? What's that?
23. You realize that the 15 pounds you can't seem to get rid of are totally worth having.
24. You discover an inner strength you never thought you had.
25. You no longer rely on a clock - your baby now sets your schedule.
26. You can give parents with a screaming child an 'I-know-the-feeling' look instead of a 'Can't-they-shut-him-up?' one.
27. Your dog - who used to be your 'baby' - becomes just a dog.
28. You take the time for one more hug and kiss even if it means you'll be late.
29. You learn that taking a shower is a luxury.
30. You realize that you can love a complete stranger.
31. You find yourself wanting to make this world a better place.
32. If you didn't believe in love a first sight before, now you do!
Friday, November 21, 2008
Christmas Wreaths!
I decided that I'm going to try my luck at selling christmas wreaths this year and see how it goes. So for the last two days i have been destroying my living room attempting to make wreaths! Greg has been really great and not said anything about the mess, and has just let me do my thing! Sorry to our home teachers and visiting teachers though for having to come in such a mess!! If you want to see the wreaths i have done and that are for sale so far, check out my other blog, http://www.snazzywreaths.blogspot.com/ and let me know if you want one!!!
11 weeks already!!!
Its been a awhile since i have updated you all on Brooklyn! I can't believe she is almost 3 months! It has flown by and she has grown soooo much and so fast! At her 8 week checkup she was 11 pounds 13 ounces and 24 inches long! I'm sure she's grown even more since then!!!! It has been so much fun watching her grow and get smarter everday! I love her little baby talk, coos, and constant smiles! Here are just a few pics of our cute little baby! We got this little doll that she is holding from a baby shower and she loves it, we will give it to her and she'll smile and just hug her! Brooklyn also likes disney movies...as you can tell from the picture with her glued to the TV. She is such a great baby and has been sleeping all night for the past month! Brookyln is so much fun and we love her to death!
Thursday, November 13, 2008
FYI
im just letting you all know that the post i made about the E.L.F. makeup line being only $1 wasn't a fraud!! I ordered some a couple of weeks ago and it came today!!! Everything i have tried so far is really good, so i would suggest taking advantage of the awesome deals they have! The only thing that i found out wasnt true about this line is that they aren't switching labels to nordstrom... but their prices are always $1 or really cheap!!! They also have really interesting makeup and beauty tips and tricks!!! The website is http://www.eyeslipsface.com/! Check it out!
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
cute pictures!
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Sorry, but another tag!!
I was tagged by Amber on this one!
Here are the rules: I have to answer the following questions with one word answers and one word only! Then I must pass it on to others. The questions are as follows:
WORD
1.Where is your cell phone? broken
2.Where is your significant other? kitchen
3.Your hair color? reddish
4.Your mother?home
5.Your father? hunting
6.Your favorite thing? family
7.Your dream last night? zack (my bro-in-law)
8.Your dream/goal? successful
9.The room you're in? living
10.Your hobby? blogging
11.Your fear? drowning
12.Where do you want to be in 6 years? away
13.Where were you last night? trick-or-treating
14.What you're not? organized
15.One of your wish list items? vacation
16.Where you grew up? bedford
17.The last thing you did? ate
18.What are you wearing? pjs
19.Your t.v.? on
20.Your pet?dead
21.Your computer? distraction
22.Your mood? mellow
23.Missing someone? zack
24.Your car? small
25.Something you're not wearing? socks
26.Favorite store? cheap
27.Your summer? busy
28.Love someone? greg
29.Favorite color? red
30.Last time you laughed? today
31.Last time you cried? yesterday
People I tag: Mckenna, Breanne, Mrs. Rogue and Jill
Here are the rules: I have to answer the following questions with one word answers and one word only! Then I must pass it on to others. The questions are as follows:
WORD
1.Where is your cell phone? broken
2.Where is your significant other? kitchen
3.Your hair color? reddish
4.Your mother?home
5.Your father? hunting
6.Your favorite thing? family
7.Your dream last night? zack (my bro-in-law)
8.Your dream/goal? successful
9.The room you're in? living
10.Your hobby? blogging
11.Your fear? drowning
12.Where do you want to be in 6 years? away
13.Where were you last night? trick-or-treating
14.What you're not? organized
15.One of your wish list items? vacation
16.Where you grew up? bedford
17.The last thing you did? ate
18.What are you wearing? pjs
19.Your t.v.? on
20.Your pet?dead
21.Your computer? distraction
22.Your mood? mellow
23.Missing someone? zack
24.Your car? small
25.Something you're not wearing? socks
26.Favorite store? cheap
27.Your summer? busy
28.Love someone? greg
29.Favorite color? red
30.Last time you laughed? today
31.Last time you cried? yesterday
People I tag: Mckenna, Breanne, Mrs. Rogue and Jill
tag: Crazy 8's
I was tagged by jill:
Give 8 answers to these topics
8 TV shows I love to watch...
1-John and kate plus 8
2-Little People Big World
3-Top Chef
4-Americas Next Top Model
5-Shear Genius
6-A baby story
7-Project Runway
8-Law & Order SVU
8 favorite restaurants
1-Bajio
2-Texas Roadhouse
3-Perkins
4-Sizzler
5-Chilies
6-Little Ceasars
7-El Erradero
8-Olive Garden
8 Things that happened yesterday
1-I cleaned the house
2-Played with Brooklyn
3-Scrapbooked
4-Decorated our trunk
5-Went to the Ward Trunk-or-Treat
6-Dressed up, again
7-Took Brooklyn trick-or-treating with the fowlers
8-Made cookie dough and watched a movie
8 things on my wish list...
1-To be done with school
2-To have a nice house
3-To have greg already done with law school
4-To have extra money!
5-To go somewhere tropical
6-To move somewhere cool
7-For greg to get a sweet scholarship for a law school
8-To have a shopping spree
8 people I tag
1-Amanda
2-Audrey
3-Carrie
4-Tonya
5-Jenna
6-Christy
7-Stephanie
8-Denise
Give 8 answers to these topics
8 TV shows I love to watch...
1-John and kate plus 8
2-Little People Big World
3-Top Chef
4-Americas Next Top Model
5-Shear Genius
6-A baby story
7-Project Runway
8-Law & Order SVU
8 favorite restaurants
1-Bajio
2-Texas Roadhouse
3-Perkins
4-Sizzler
5-Chilies
6-Little Ceasars
7-El Erradero
8-Olive Garden
8 Things that happened yesterday
1-I cleaned the house
2-Played with Brooklyn
3-Scrapbooked
4-Decorated our trunk
5-Went to the Ward Trunk-or-Treat
6-Dressed up, again
7-Took Brooklyn trick-or-treating with the fowlers
8-Made cookie dough and watched a movie
8 things on my wish list...
1-To be done with school
2-To have a nice house
3-To have greg already done with law school
4-To have extra money!
5-To go somewhere tropical
6-To move somewhere cool
7-For greg to get a sweet scholarship for a law school
8-To have a shopping spree
8 people I tag
1-Amanda
2-Audrey
3-Carrie
4-Tonya
5-Jenna
6-Christy
7-Stephanie
8-Denise
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Super Sweet Deals!
I was blog hopping the other day and i found a post about an awesome make up sale and it is SUCH a good deal so I thought I would pass it along.
Nordstrom is changing the logo on their makeup, so they're selling everything for $1!!! The make-up line e.l.f. (eyes-lips-face) has been bought out by Nordstrom and will be re-packaged with the Nordstrom name on it. They are getting rid of all the make-up in e.l.f. packaging. They are selling everything for $1. You do have to pay shipping though. They have everything - powder, mascara, lipstick, a mineral line (100% natural), brushes & cases, nail polish, lotions, you name it - it's there. If you have been wanting to try out a new makeup for a while, now is the time! The website is: http://www.eyeslipsface.com/. Start shopping and just about everything is a dollar..some things are more though. Then, when you check out, there is a space for a coupon code. Use "CAROLINA" and save half off your order up to $15. I spent 15 and saved 7.50 so basically it was 7 free things or free shipping, which was sweet! They even have tweezers and eyelash curlers, and makeup brushes for a dollar! Make sure you put CAROLINA in all caps. I did it last night and stocked up on lipgloss, eyeshadow, foundation, and they even have their mineral makeup which everyone says is amazing and makes your skin perfect for $5, where for a similar product on sephora is $23. I would suggest that you all look at this site and take advantage of the AMAZING deals!!!
Nordstrom is changing the logo on their makeup, so they're selling everything for $1!!! The make-up line e.l.f. (eyes-lips-face) has been bought out by Nordstrom and will be re-packaged with the Nordstrom name on it. They are getting rid of all the make-up in e.l.f. packaging. They are selling everything for $1. You do have to pay shipping though. They have everything - powder, mascara, lipstick, a mineral line (100% natural), brushes & cases, nail polish, lotions, you name it - it's there. If you have been wanting to try out a new makeup for a while, now is the time! The website is: http://www.eyeslipsface.com/. Start shopping and just about everything is a dollar..some things are more though. Then, when you check out, there is a space for a coupon code. Use "CAROLINA" and save half off your order up to $15. I spent 15 and saved 7.50 so basically it was 7 free things or free shipping, which was sweet! They even have tweezers and eyelash curlers, and makeup brushes for a dollar! Make sure you put CAROLINA in all caps. I did it last night and stocked up on lipgloss, eyeshadow, foundation, and they even have their mineral makeup which everyone says is amazing and makes your skin perfect for $5, where for a similar product on sephora is $23. I would suggest that you all look at this site and take advantage of the AMAZING deals!!!
Photo Tag!
This picture is from when Greg and I first bought the game Risk. Greg LOVES this game and i had never played it. This picture is from the one of the first times we played and i totally kicked greg's butt!!! Not only did i win once or twice but i think I beat him at least 8 times or more in a row!! We played Risk 22 times in 2 days...by then i was sick of it big time!!! So any of you risk lovers out there if you want to play just give greg a call!!!!
I was tagged by christy~~my first tag ever~~ So here is what you do...go into your picture file, open the 4th folder, pick the 4th picture and blog about it!
I tag Carrie, Brittney, Sarah, Heidi & Stephanie
I was tagged by christy~~my first tag ever~~ So here is what you do...go into your picture file, open the 4th folder, pick the 4th picture and blog about it!
I tag Carrie, Brittney, Sarah, Heidi & Stephanie
Monday, October 27, 2008
October Fun!
First i just want to say that i LOVE the fall season and i LOVE halloween!! This last week we were able to carve pumpkins with some friends from our ward, and it was tons of fun! We carved a pirate skull on ours and painted a little baby pumpkin for Brooklyn. On Friday we had our ward halloween party! It was so much fun seeing all the cute kids and people in our ward dressed up and playing the games. Greg dressed up as Lebron James, I was Twister, and little Brooklyn was probably the cutest cow you've ever seen (dont mind the puke, but she was smiling really big!) We were one of four families that had the best costumes and were able to throw pies at our bishopric (minus trent plus troy), it was super fun and worth feeling completely retarded!
Another fun thing we did this weekend was go to Star Valley so we could get a 5 generation picture with Brookyln, her grandma, great grandma, and great great grandma. A lot of people probably have 5 generation pictures, but the cool thing about us, is that we are all first born girls! Not only are we just 5 generations, but after going through family records, Brooklyn is actually the 8th or 9th first born girl in our family line, so thats pretty cool!!!
And finally, some more good news..Greg finally got his LSAT scores back and he scored a 151 with a 49% (meaning his score is right in the middle of everyone that took it) which is a good solid score! So we are looking at law schools in North Caronlina, West Virginia, Mississppi, Arkansas, Texas, Wyoming and Idaho. I am way excited for Greg, he studied so hard and long for this test! I am really proud of him!!
Another fun thing we did this weekend was go to Star Valley so we could get a 5 generation picture with Brookyln, her grandma, great grandma, and great great grandma. A lot of people probably have 5 generation pictures, but the cool thing about us, is that we are all first born girls! Not only are we just 5 generations, but after going through family records, Brooklyn is actually the 8th or 9th first born girl in our family line, so thats pretty cool!!!
And finally, some more good news..Greg finally got his LSAT scores back and he scored a 151 with a 49% (meaning his score is right in the middle of everyone that took it) which is a good solid score! So we are looking at law schools in North Caronlina, West Virginia, Mississppi, Arkansas, Texas, Wyoming and Idaho. I am way excited for Greg, he studied so hard and long for this test! I am really proud of him!!
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