Three guys and a lucky lady

Food Storage Analyzer

2011-07-25T11:05:00.001-06:00

I just tried out the Food Storage Analyzer on the Emergency Essentials website.. It was very easy to use and I wouldn't have to figure out anything, the tool does it all for you! Awesome! I really like that you can not only add your big food storage items, but also your canned foods and other items you get from the grocery store!

Mood Swing

2011-02-20T22:22:00.000-07:00

Bear with me.

No, I am not pregnant. Could be highly hormonal, though. Lately I have been feeling blah. Very blah. Sometimes I just get tired. Tired of not knowing what will happen in the future. Tired of trying to decide what I should be doing in my life and where I should be going. Should I work or should I not? Am I focusing on the wrong things?

I just happened to get to go to Relief Society today and our lesson was about work. I don't think it was any work in particular, but just work in general. We talked about the value of teaching your children how to work by doing work together with them. My Mom taught me a lot of things, but working was not one of them. She was a busy woman with 4 kids under the age of 6, and it was much easier for her to just quickly do the work herself rather than get one of us to help/do it. I can definitely see how much easier that can be at times. To this day I still struggle with knowing how to teach my kids to do things. For a long time I couldn't for the life of me figure out how to do simple everyday things(like clean the corners inside the windows, you know, where after you wipe them out they still have gunk?) and I couldn't understand why I didn't know how to do it. It was because my Mom never taught me, she just did it for me. And now I am trying my best to figure out how to teach MY kids the value of work. I am struggling.

I tend to get swept up in the worldly things that you don't really realize are worldly until that is all you think about and worry about. Like crafting(another thing my Mom is not gifted in). I dream of the day when I can find a pillow cover I like and immediately run downstairs and sew up one just like it without even breaking a sweat. I scour blogs daily looking for adorable new decorations I can make. And then yesterday I decided I don't want to. I don't have time for it. I am still trying to figure out how to feed my kids semi-nutritious meals three times and day and two snacks and keep the house clean on a daily basis. I just can't do it all.

Another bombshell was dropped on me today while I was reading the Ensign. There was a couple of articles in there that I am sure were put there specifically for me. You know, the ones where you are reading them and fighting back the tears at the same time? They were like that. The first was about staying out of debt. But the debt part wasn't the part that applied to me, it was the living within your means part. Why is it that no matter what we have, we always want more? The grass always seems greener on the other side. It is probably just me, but it always seems like everyone else has more and better things than me. And this crazy jealous part of me rears its ugly head and makes me think, why not me? Don't I deserve all of the things that so-and-so has?? Don't I deserve a house with a backyard that my boys can run wild through as long as they want?? Don't I deserve a new car, or a new flip HD camera, or an Ipad, or a new fridge, or new clothes whenever I want? And then I read the article and it talked about something I DON'T think about. There are people out there who look at me and what I have, and their crazy jealous part comes out. And then the guilt from being so ungrateful comes. Sometimes I get so wrapped up in the 'things' I think I need that I don't even realize what I already have; The PERFECT husband who seriously treats me better than a queen. The most adorable two boys in the universe. We are all HEALTHY and ALIVE. We have a roof over our heads. We have cars that get us from point A to point B(and that's all we really need). We have food to eat. We have all our bills paid every month. We have insurance. Kacey has a good job and works for good people. We live close by family and friends. We have a church on every corner almost. We live in America. The list goes on and on.

So. I have decided to try and keep it simple. Do I really need all of these things that everyone else seems to have??

Nah. I have all I need right here. :)

I am just going to focus on the things that really matter.

Music, anyone??

2011-02-02T16:17:00.002-07:00

Got some new music playing in honor of V-day..... Enjoy. :)

Unfinished business.

2011-01-26T20:59:00.000-07:00

I have a really bad habit that I must share. I start projects, and don't finish them. I have good intentions, I just get distracted and find other projects, and forget about the one I had started previously. So one of my goals for the year is to finish projects that I start, before I start other ones. Here are a few of the projects I have started in the last few months....

This will be an advent calendar....

This will be a wreath....

This will be some curtains for the boys' room.....

And I am happy to say, this one I have already finished. Sorting and organizing the too-small-but-still-too-big clothes.... :)

This will be the year of purging. Junk, that is. I am tired of all the clutter, and it must go.

Stay tuned for the finished projects.....

December

2011-01-26T20:48:00.001-07:00

As I sit here trying to think of what we did in December, I keep drawing a blank. Why does it take so much effort for me to remember ANYTHING. Ugh. Annoying. Here we go..... The first weekend in December is our annual girl's night out for me and my sisters and Mom. We go down to Salt Lake and see the lights, take a carriage ride, and go to the festival of trees. This has been a tradition since I can remember, but after my Grandma H died we didn't do it for a while and have since started back up. It is really fun because we basically just laugh and make fun of each other the whole time. This time Heather (long lost older sister) was able to come (Yipee!) however she was like 11 months pregnant then. I am sure you could imagine what that was like! I tried to talk her into riding in a wheelchair, but she wouldn't go for it. It was a really fun weekend and a much needed break for me.

The second week in December was finals week, and I don't remember much except a blur of body parts and numbers. I did pretty good on my test though....

The third week in December, sweet baby Hunter was born, and I got to go down and spend the whole day with Heather in her hospital room. She did SO much better this time than she did with Tay. (Who happens to be her only other child, and will be 11 years old tomorrow). So Hunter was quite a shock! Gosh, he is cute. I want to drive down there and hold him. Right. Now.

Pictures just don't do him justice. He is SO cute.

Christmas also happened that week, and that was fun. Got lots of goodies, and Santa went overboard as usual.( Do you ever get out of the mood to take pictures, or do anything of that sort?? I do. Alot. Unfortunately, this was one of those months.) I did get a few pictures though.....

Then we had the last week, and New Year's eve. We pretty much are lame old people now, and just go to the in-laws house for lots of food and card games. We had a good time.

My cute little sis. Who is having a little GIRL in June. I can't wait!!!

The birthday boy.

This is Neb's signature look. It makes me laugh.

This is what happens when I say "make a funny face." Kacey's face is real funny, eh? Not!

P, in his element. Outside.

Goodbye 2010.

The End.

November

2011-01-18T12:26:00.000-07:00

My baby turned 1! It is hard to believe it has been a whole year since he was born! I am a little sad that he is no longer a baby, and is now a toddler. However, he is so funny and his feisty little personality is coming out like crazy. We had a party for each family again this year, and G loved the cakes. He almost ate the entire first cake.

G also had his first haircut this month. You can't really tell from the front, but the back was all fuzzy all the time. So he needed a trim.

Before:

After:

I have no idea how I ended up with such CUTE children. I am in love with them

Family Photos

2011-01-18T11:52:00.001-07:00

So WAY back in October, we got our pictures taken again by a friend of mine in my ward who does really amazing work. I love how they all turned out!! You can see her website here.

October

2011-01-14T13:04:00.000-07:00

P got to go on his very first field trip this month. We went to a corn maze/fish hatchery in North Ogden that we have been to before, and he had a blast.

He almost didn't make it in this picture. I had to change G's diaper in the car real quick before they were ready to go in, and I had P right next to the car with me. I literally bent down to pick up G, and when I stood back up, P was nowhere to be found. I looked all through the other parents and couldn't find him, looked in the fish hatchery, and just as I was starting to freak out a little, I found him up the hill aways, by the fence. Sometimes I don't know what I am going to do with this boy.

( He is on the right side, top, second from right.)

Goofy smile...

(He couldn't be bothered with looking at my camera for 2.4 seconds, so I could get a good picture of him....Typical P. :))

Boy, oh boy did we get a surprise this year. My older sister has been married for 11 years, and has an eleven year old daughter. Us Tingey girls are generally broken in that our girl parts don't quite work the way they should. She and I are different. She tried to have another baby for a while after Tay was born, but gave up and was content with that. Then one day in April of 2010, she texted me to say she had gotten a positive pregnancy test that day. I was floored. I don't think you understand. She was the last person on earth I thought would have another baby. In fact, when I told Kacey about it, this is how our conversation went.....

Me: Guess who in my family is pregnant!

K: Lindsey!

Me: Nope.

K: Your mom??(who has had a hysterectomy.)

Yea.

We REALLY didn't think she would have anymore.

But she did, and so we had to throw her a shower!!

My camera was on the fritz this day, and for some reason I couldn't get a clear picture. I will have to try to find some pregnancy pictures of her from someone else.

(Cute Belly!!)

This was a fun game where I made all the guests drink out of bottles. It was hilarious!!!

One day P decided he wanted to drink out of a bottle just like G. It was cute.

Kirk G turned 60(gulp) this year. I still can't believe it.

And Pam put 60 balloons on their lawn for the occasion.

Happy Birthday!!!

Septiembre

2011-01-14T12:25:00.000-07:00

After September, the months all become a blur. The Fall 2010 semester has been the hardest one for me yet. We did do some fun stuff this month, though. Kacey and I hadn't been on a real date for I don't know how long, and this month we decided to start going on one every month. Kacey was first, and boy was I surprised! We ate at a favorite restaurant of mine here in town, then he took me to the North Ogden divide and we watched the sunset together, ate Ben and Jerry's ice cream, and drank (fake) champagne. Oh, and then went to a field in Willard and danced in the moonlight to our song. It was beyond perfect. I am a lucky girl.

We have also been trying to do more fun stuff as a family, other than hang out at home or go for walks. I hadn't been to the circus since I was little, so when I heard they were coming to town, I was all over it.

We had a great time.

And P's $12 B & B snow cone tasted especially good that day.

Crazy.

Gross?

Uncle Gordy

2011-01-14T11:44:00.001-07:00

I didn't know him anymore. I hadn't seen him in years. Ever since my Grandma died, he had disappeared off the face of the earth, with only an occasional spotting of his Bronco around town. And yet, when his life was taken in a horrific car accident, my heart was sad. I was disturbed about the way he had died. No one should pass away like this.I felt like he was all alone. I was sad that I didn't get to know him. That I never really knew all of the things he had been through in his life. That he never really tried to know his family, children, or grandchildren. I felt like he was robbed. He never got to know how great his kids are. And they really are. I never got to know his kids very well, but even with the very limited time I have spent with them, I love them. They are such incredible people. I feel proud to call them my cousins. And he didn't see that here on earth. It makes me sad. Would he have turned his life around and tried to be a father, had he not died? I don't know. Sadly, I doubt it. But it still makes me sad.

Gordon Gayle Tingey, 60 passed away Saturday, September 4, 2010 from injuries sustained in an accident. Gordon was born May 17, 1950 in Brigham City, UT a son of Gayle Korth and Opal Nicholas Tingey. Gordon served his country in the Army. He was an avid outdoorsman; he loved hunting, camping and fishing.

August Days...and Preschool

2011-01-06T00:18:00.001-07:00

August is one of my favorite months of the year. I love the carefree feeling August brings. Some of the activities we love to do in August include

Going fishing at Mantua reservoir every night after Daddy gets home from work. We always stay until sunset

Going to the park, and sometimes even walking there. Like to do it at least twice a week.

Go for walks every night, and don't have to worry about it being cold. We always end up at the same place....:)

Lagoon Days. Although, I prefer a rainy Lagoon day in October to be honest. No lines.

Look at that face. It just makes me melt.

Still can't believe they are mine. I am so blessed.

P likes fishing just a little bit

The family picture on the train at Lagoon has pretty much become tradition

P started Preschool at the end of August! He likes it, I think. Although he will never quite tell exactly what he does in school all day. I worry about him. If you have ever been around him a while, he is pretty wild and has a hard time focusing on things that bore him. But he seems to be doing okay, and his teachers haven't said anything yet.

Here are his two teachers. Mrs. Ellis(left) and Miss Dixie(right)

I am sure I have said this time and time again, but I don't know if P will ever be able to make a normal face while taking a picture. He just tries too hard, bless his heart.

Merry Christmas!!

2010-12-27T21:19:00.001-07:00

Okay... So I PROMISED our photographer that I WOULD be sending these in the mail... And somehow, it didn't happen. I suck. So here they are, on the blog instead. They sure are cute though!! Happy Holidays!

24th of July

2010-09-29T23:20:00.000-06:00

For the 24th of July, we finally did something with ourselves! We went camping, and had an absolute blast! I may be biased, but I am pretty sure my family is THE FUNNEST to hang out with in the world. Period. Anyway, on with it.....

This little girl is the "she-devil." I only call her that because, well, she is. She was ordering Preston around the whole time camping, and he did whatever she said. Usually what she said was completely against whatever I said, however.

This is the snake that intrigued Preston to begin with...

Playing in the fire, as usual.

Lindsey and cute Gunner. I love him. Oh, and her too...

Lindsey and Neb

Family photo

I loved these giant marshmallows! They were SO good roasted

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Lindsey, Kacey and I stayed up for a late night card game...

We had fun.

Linds and I get a little loopy at night, can you tell?? :)

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She is going to KILL me for putting these pictures on here!

We had lots of fun, and I wanted to stay there. The end.

Independence Day

2010-08-18T10:49:00.002-06:00

The Fourth of July is one of my favorite holidays.

We have started traditions that we do every year now.

And I LOVE traditions!!

I really really {love} this picture of my P.

This year we were able to help Great Grandpa & Grandma S with a float they wanted to do, and P got to ride on the float for a bit.

I love our family.

They are the best!

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Here he is waiting for the ride to begin

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P and K

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Grandpa B wanted to push G. And P wanted to ride with Grandma B

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This airplane drops candy, and is driven by my (2nd?) cousin

A lot of fun!

And this night we went and watched the fireworks in our {secret spot} and finished off the night at Grandma B's.

And as a bonus, we went on the following Monday and watched the Brigham fireworks with some friends of ours who live in the perfect spot for it. Thanks Riley and Jess!!

Tay's Visit, and the big 4

2010-08-17T18:03:00.010-06:00

***Back in June***

My older sister Heather just moved back to Utah...{Yay!!}

She has lived in the L.A. area for the last three years...

She had to stay in California for work a couple of weeks after they moved back, so my niece Taylor came and stayed with us!

Preston had a blast with her!

We rode the Frontrunner down to Salt Lake to get her

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During her stay, we.......

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Went swimming

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Awesome "curly fry" {Is that what they call them nowadays??}

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Went fishing...

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Caught this frog by my house...Wierd!

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Went fishing some more...

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Hired my own personal butterfly catchers...

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Then-

During her stay, Preston turned 4!!! I can't believe it! It makes me sad that he is growing up, but I am kind of excited to see who he becomes.

It was such a good day. We went to somewhere I haven't been in years and years, Chuck E Cheeses!! I LOVE IT!! I think I wanted to play the games and win the tickets more than P did! And the party followed....

Blowing out the candles

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We had a fire truck party, and a pinata to match..

The kids loved it

I think that B-days should be done up BIG, because you just never know what is going to happen and how long everyone will be here. And also, why not??

We love you Preston, and are so glad you came to our family!!

2010-06-11T09:44:00.006-06:00

Oh, my, what a crazy busy last few months it has been!!

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Kacey still hasn't had a Saturday off
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I am doing summer school and have a pretty hard class
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Preston still likes to "help" me around the house all day long
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Gunner still needs to be fed and changed several times a day
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All this = no time to blog.
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Here is what we have been up to the last little while in a nut shell....

Play dates with cute cousins....

Preston and his cousin Brinley

Gunner and his cousin Maisie

New Carpet!! (Hallelujah!)

(Can you see all of those stains....disgusting. It had to go.)

Preston really helping with ripping out...

Ta-Da!!!

Fishing...

(sort of. He was more concerned with throwing sticks in the water. Silly little boys....)

Building stuff..

He did really good. I was impressed!

Eating

Doesn't he look like a baby bird??

Sleeping

Let's see. What else......Oh, we are selling our condo. I have really loved it, but we have a child who NEEDS a yard with a fence to play in. So if you know anyone in the Ogden area who wants a large condo, have them check out our ad.......

http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=475&ad=11048640&cat=355

We are attempting to sell it ourselves. I have a really hard time swallowing paying someone 4 grand to put it on a website. If anyone has any advice, do tell.......We will see.........

SIX years people!!

2010-04-24T10:49:00.003-06:00

As of today we have had SIX years of wedded bliss!!

What an amazing six years it has been!!

I am so lucky and grateful for Kacey to be my eternal partner! He means EVERYTHING to me. I don't even want to think of what I would do without him!!

I love you Kacey. (Muah)

2010-04-21T00:38:00.003-06:00

Sorry, no pictures this time. It has been a bit crazy at our house the last few weeks. I am finishing up my Spring semester tomorrow(today, I guess) and then I have a week off and then back to school I go!! We are finishing up putting tile in our house this week and then we are going to touch up a few places with paint, put in new carpet, and put this baby on the market!! We are really hoping to find something in Willard that has a yard and a garage because poor Preston needs a space to play in that is all his own and not a "community" space. Or it could just be that I am an overprotective mother and would rather have a backyard, who knows!!

Kacey has been working his little tail off the past two months because one of the other mechanics (there are only three of them, including Kacey) had an accident and will be out for six months or so. I feel so bad for him, he has been working six days a week ever since.....

Preston is doing very well and I seriously love him more every day. Even things that he does that I think annoy other people, I think they are cute. He sure does keep me young, that is for sure!!

And Gunner, well Gunner is just plain adorable. He is almost six months old now and in such a fun stage. He tries to grab everything and eat it, and says mamamama when he gets mad. I am seriously in love with him and P. They are THE BEST. And I think I am in trouble, because I could seriously have like six more babies, and I would love it. I am just so happy with my life right now and what I am doing. I never imagined I could be this happy!

Okay, maybe just one picture. This is from way back in March when G started eating baby food. He is a seasoned pro now. Hopefully I can transfer our pics onto my computer this weekend and show you some more cute pictures.........

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2010-04-15T23:20:00.000-06:00

Update is coming soon. I promise!!

Bittersweet

2010-03-16T12:04:00.003-06:00

I love this time of year. I really do. It is just starting to get warm with lots of sunshine-y days. I love it. It is also a time when I do alot of thinking. As you know, my sister-in-law was doing a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society where you donate money and get bouqets of daffodils in return. She brought me my beauties yesterday and it couldn't have come at a more appropriate time. 13 years ago next week, my dear Grandma H passed away due to a malignant brain tumor. She passed away within 7 months of being diagnosed. It was a very hard time for my family, especially my mom. I still haven't gotten over it and I cry every time I think about her. I miss her so much, and I know my mom does too. :( I know it was her time to go, but I still wish she was here sometimes. It makes me sad thinking of all of the things she is missing out on.

It also makes me very grateful that me and everyone in my family are all healthy and going strong. And it makes me grateful that I get to wake up to these adorable faces every morning.....

How lucky am I??

Groundhog day

2010-02-14T22:11:00.003-07:00

I am ready for winter to be over. Now.

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I NEED sunshine.

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I NEED flip flops.

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I NEED bermuda shorts.

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I NEED warm summer nights.

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I NEED weekend camping trips to Blacksmith fork.

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I NEED to be able to take Preston to a park and let him loose without putting 6 layers of clothing on him.

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I am having a second case of cabin fever this winter. (the first one being the first six weeks of G-man's life.)

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And, I am beginning to feel exactly like the guy on Ground hog day.

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Wake up. Feed Gunner. Go back to sleep. Wake up again. Feed Gunner. Feed Preston. Try to study. Feed Gunner again. Feed Preston again. Feed Gunner. Feed myself, perhaps. Put in a load of laundry. Pump. Go to school. Come home from school. Feed Gunner. Feed Gunner for the last time. Shower? Go to sleep.

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Every Day.

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Okay, not EVERY day. But the other days we are too exhausted to do anything. Or one of us doesn't feel like it.

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Don't get me wrong. I LOVE my life, and where it is going, and everything I have.

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However, I am seriously going insane.

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I have considered running away several times.

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Just to spice things up a bit, have a change of scenery.

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And I would even take the kids with.

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Moral of this story is, Summer, I am ready for ya!!

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We have got to get out of this house!!

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( I guess I would even settle for spring!!)

Family Photos

2010-01-29T11:02:00.003-07:00

A couple of weeks ago, we had our pictures taken by a good friend of ours ( and my sisters sister-in-law) Rylee. She did a wonderful job and we were so excited to see the final product.... It was FREEZING that day and it was a little hard to get Preston to pose, but they still turned out great!! And there was a ton to choose from, this is only a smidgen. I am going to have her take some more in the summer of Preston and Gunner individually......... :)

This is her photo blog/website.

http://ryleesphotography.blogspot.com/

Go check her out. Now!

Thanks Rylee!!

2 months already??

2010-01-13T21:58:00.003-07:00

Yep, it's true. Two months already! Aaah! I want to cry!!

2 months:

10 lbs 15 oz

23 inches long

He can:

Follow you around the room with his eyes

Hold his head up pretty darn good

Starting to smile. Alot!

Likes to take baths

Eats every 2.5 hours

Sleeps from midnight until 5:30 AM

We are so incredibly blessed to have him in our lives!!!

Brothers?

2010-01-13T21:36:00.002-07:00

Do these two look alike?? What do you think??

Preston

Gunner

Preston

Gunner

Preston, oh Preston.....

2009-12-30T14:32:00.003-07:00

Whoever coined the term "the terrible twos" must have never had a three-year old. Particularly MY three-year old. Who was an angel when he was two compared to now! We had quite the day yesterday to say the least.... it went something like this:

My Mom is a teacher so she has this week off, and her hubby is out-of-town visiting family, so we decided to hang out yesterday and go shopping.

Usually it isn't a big deal besides the fact that we have to constantly remind Preston to stay with us or he will get stolen....

But usually it is my sister and me.

So yesterday, we went to the mall, ate some lunch, and started to shop.

I had to stop at Motherhood for a minute to feed G man.

Preston was being crazy as usual, opening the curtain constantly, grabbing clothes off the rack to show me, finding random pieces of hardware such as S hooks or nails....

You know, the usual.

Then we went to American Eagle, where he continued his antics.

No big deal.

Then we went to Vanity so I could try on some pants.

That is where we went wrong.
No one can truly understand the magnitude of Preston's energy and sticky hands until you are stuck to watch him for 30 minutes or more, by yourself.

And my poor Mom, bless her heart, had the job of watching the two kids while I tried on pants.

Gunner didn't do much, besides lay there and look adorable.

Preston on the other hand, was into everything imaginable. Sunglasses, necklaces, shoes, underwear, you name it.

He is a very sneaky little boy. He seems harmless enough, just trying on things with his bright blue eyes.

So I come out one time and see him dripping in necklaces and jewelry and decide to take him in the dressing room with me.

Then the worst that could happen is my sexy underwear be flashed to whoever is sitting outside my dressing room, for a brief second.

I find my pants, and we head out of the mall through Sears and walk over to Ross.

We get done at Ross, and by this time it is time for G man to eat, so I am hurrying to get both kids in the car and the bags while my mom hurries and pays for her things at Ross.

And it is snowing and getting cold.

I lift G man's carseat off of the stroller.

And find two clutches.

From Vanity.

That I did not purchase.

That were not cute.

Somehow, in the time I tried on two pairs of pants or went out to get a different size, Preston had managed to stick them under the carseat without my mom or me or anyone else noticing.

And Gunner is screaming by this point.

So my mom gets to the car and we go.

I figure I will take them back another day without a screaming baby.

So the whole way home I am telling Preston that he needs to tell Daddy what he did when we get home.

He is freaking out.

He won't tell Kacey the truth, he blames it on Grandma.

Kacey thinks it is kind of funny.

So Kacey takes him back to the store to give back the clutches.

Preston then kindly shows Kacey where he got them from in the store, and then asks if they are going to buy them.

They give them to the girl working there and tell her what happened, and Preston reluctantly says Sorry.

The girl says thanks. And doesn't really care.

Isn't that lovely.

Waaaaa!

2009-12-12T21:28:00.000-07:00

My baby is a month old today. :( Enough said.

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2009-12-03T17:47:00.002-07:00

Well, the last three weeks have been quite interesting!! Gunner is a pretty good baby at this point and only cries for a little while at night. We had some problems at first getting him to eat 8 to 12 times a day and quite frankly I don't remember feeding Preston that much. He would just want to sleep through some of his feedling so then it seemed like I was feeding him all day every day... But now he is on a schedule and is doing much better thankfully!

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Preston does not like baby Gunner very much at this point and definitely doesn't want to touch him unless it is absolutely necessary. He will try to give him back his binky and kiss him on the head before bed, and that is about it.

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My recovery after this C-section has been a complete 180 from the last one!! I stopped taking pain medication 5 days out and at this point barely notice that I had surgery three weeks ago! I am so very glad.

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I took both kids out today for the first time and it went over without a hitch... Although it was FREEZING and made me not want to go out until maybe April....

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I got a touch of post-partum depression for a few days after the birth and was seriously considering not having any more children.... and I couldn't figure out why I would want to do this to myself.... Am I wierd??

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Kacey has been a saint through all of this and has taken care of my every need.. I am so grateful to have him in my life. I don't know what I would do without him!

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I am so grateful that my Father in Heaven would trust me with another child.. Honestly, Preston is a handful. Some days lately (most days) I feel like all I do is scream at him all day and he just ignores me all day. I don't know what to do to entertain him and keep him out of trouble..And I DON'T want to be that mom that is ALWAYS screaming at her kids... Any ideas??

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I need to start my children's blogs. Haven't gotten around to it yet.

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Need to register for school. The question is, two classes or three?? Hmm...

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That is all for now.

Introducing...

2009-11-22T19:33:00.003-07:00

Gunner G Braegger

11.12.09

8 lbs 14 oz

20 in long

born at 801 am

Mom and baby are busy trying to figure each other out!! Both are doing well!

The worst part

2009-11-10T17:18:00.002-07:00

I have decided that the worst part about pregnancy for me is the hurrying to get everything ready just to sit here and wait part...... I am 38 weeks and 4 days pregnant and my back is KILLING me!! I am pretty much over being nervous and just excited to have my baby.... on Thursday!!! YAY!! And since Preston won't even be able to come to the hospital to see us, I am going to be really anxious to get home. I tried to explain to him the last few days what is going to happen, like I would be in the hospital for a few days and he will be hanging out with his aunt and uncle, and that the doctor is going to cut my stomach open to get baby Gunner out, and he seems like he understands, but who knows!! And we watch a baby story on TLC and he will say "is that what you baby is going to be like??" and I reply "Yes."... I feel kind of bad that he won't be getting all of the attention anymore, but it's good for him, right?

Halloween 09'

2009-11-02T20:42:00.002-07:00

This year for Halloween we went to the Willard Trunk-r-Treat... Preston got a ton of candy and did such a good job waiting his turn at each car...I was impressed. He was a biker this year and both of his parents were poor-sports and didn't dress up...

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(Preston is not into posing for the camera, or even looking at the camera for more than 2 seconds for that matter, but I did manage to get two semi-decent pictures of him)

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This is him smiling for the camera

And this is his "mean" face.....(Hee hee)

And of course we went to each of the grandparents house trick-or-treating..... That may be the only advantage of having divorced parents....:)
And we pretty much didn't do anything else for Halloween. No decorating, no hunting for the perfect pumpkin...... Not even a hay ride or corn maze. Maybe next year. Maybe.

Life, currently.....

2009-11-02T19:40:00.005-07:00

Here are my jumbled thoughts for the day.....

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*Here is my and my boy at 37 weeks..... We are counting down the days until he gets here(12)!! I am excited and also terrified to have another c-section... After all, it is major surgery and I didn't have a great recovery last time. Hopefully, I will be able to remember the first month of Gunner's life and it won't just be a fog.....

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*I am feeling very grateful for such supportive family and friends that seem just as excited as me for the new man to come into our lives! Thank you! It is kind of bitter-sweet that my pregnancy is almost over. On the one hand, I am SO excited to meet him, see what he looks like, hold him, and have Preston meet him..... On the other hand I don't know what the future holds for us and if we will have the same infertility trials that we had to get this one here. It is always on the back of my mind.

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*I was looking through blogs the other day and found out you can print your blog into a book to keep, like a journal and scrapbook in one!! Since I suck at both, I am going to try and post once or twice a week and then print out a book for every year for us to look at. I think I will do a separate one for each of the kids, too.

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*My mom threw me a fun baby shower a few weeks ago for family and friends that didn't get to go to Preston's shower, and it was awesome!! We are stocked with baby clothes for the winter thanks to my support system. I felt kind of stupid having ANOTHER baby shower when I already had one for Preston, but no one else seemed to care! There was good food and good company and I saw alot of people I don't get to see very often.

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* I have been trying to find new ways to entertain Preston and do fun things at home with him and want to keep doing these things as much as possible.... such as art projects, teaching him his ABC's, and making playdough. It is very hard for me to come up with fun ideas for a three year old, so I have been relying very heavily on other people's ideas for this....i.e. other people's blogs...... I am so grateful to have the opportunity to be a mother... Some days I find myself just going through the motions and not cherishing the time I have during these early years...I really want to try and be the best mom I can be and focus all my attention on my boy(s)-not always an easy task for me. Sometimes it is just easier to sit him in front of sponge-bob and surf the internet for Christmas presents, ya know? I am going to work really hard to give him all of my attention and love.

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* NOTHING fits my poor body anymore. I basically alternate between two pairs of sweats every day that are long enough for me. That is one part of pregnancy I won't be sad to see go ....

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* I am really excited for Thanksgiving. And for New Moon to come out. ;)

32 Weeks

2009-09-26T08:57:00.003-06:00

Well, here I am at 32 weeks! We went to the doctor yesterday and Gunner is measuring a week and a half ahead of schedule so I am either going to A) have another big baby or B) he may come early. It made me so excited for him to come!! This month we haven't done a whole lot.... We went to Lagoon at the end of August and had a lot of fun and the whole month of September we have basically been up to our elbows in peaches!! Thankfully that is over now so I can find something productive to do at my own house to take up my time... October is going to be filled with hunting, hunting, and more hunting and maybe a little Halloween :) Kacey has a spike elk tag he hopes to fill and I have a general Northern deer tag.... and also grouse hunting which is my favorite!!! I am getting so excited for our long- awaited arrival and also a little scared at the same time because it has been a while since I had a new baby.........

Fishing

2009-08-07T10:58:00.003-06:00

We like to fish. And hunt. And all of that outdoorsy stuff. We have been fishing a few times this summer, but not as much as we'd like. One day we took the boat and and one day we went to a fish hatchery. Preston liked going on the boat, but was having a hard time catching anything and got bored after a couple hours. Long story short, he ended up hooking Kacey on the nose with a lure because he was swinging it in the water like a wildman.....

Getting ready to go out on the water...

He liked driving the boat. Alot.

The catch of the day!!!!! Not!
This was the catch of the day!!! Pretty Nice!!

And this was our excursion to the fish hatchery. Preston had so much fun and caught 6 fish within a span of about 30 minutes..... We will definitely go back.

Him and his bucket of fish. He was trying to catch them again out of the bucket, it was really funny. And I have mentioned this before, but my child cannot make a normal face in a picture. Must take after Grandma S....... :)

4th O July

2009-08-07T10:46:00.005-06:00

We had a really fun fourth....... Friday night we went to the Willard auction and Fireman's Ball but I didn't get any pictures of that. Saturday we went to breakfast with Grandpa and Grandma B and then to the parade. Preston got nailed by a little boy riding his bike in the parade (on the side of the road...).... I was laughting hysterically and everyone probably thought I was a terrible mom for laughing but the confused look on Preston's face was priceless! ( And he didn't get hurt.) But he wasn't as confused as the boy who hit him......LOL

Preston also got to do the sawdust scramble...

He didn't know what to think about getting his face painted

And he got to ride the "airplane"

And last but not least, we got to watch the fireworks from the canal road in Willard. It has become tradition. And Preston actually liked them this year and didn't hide under a blanket.:)

Preston turned Three!!!

2009-08-07T09:19:00.003-06:00

It still blows me away that Preston joined us three years ago.. I can't believe it has been that long, and then again I can. This was back at the end of June by the way......

Birthday cake at Grandpa and Grandma B's

Presents from Mom and Dad

One of the presents we got him was bubble blowers..... I am really glad we did. They are awesome!!

Cake at the other party......

And the big present.... A pedal go-cart

He really enjoyed his birthday this year and thanks to all that came and supported him. Although now whenever anyone has a birthday, he seems to think it should be his birthday, too.....:)

Playing Catch-up

2009-08-07T08:58:00.002-06:00

Ok, I haven't posted anything interesting in two months. So shoot me. We have been very busy and I am going to do a bunch of posts today, hopefully.

First things first, I am PREGNANT!! Yes, you heard right. As of yesterday he was a pound and a half approx. and growing according to schedule....And I had my glucose test and am OVERJOYED to report that it turned out normal!! No Gestational Diabetes this time... WAHOO!!

How we got him in there you ask?? Well during Christmas time we were taking a break from Chlomid because of problems with ovarian cysts and I was supposed to resume taking it in January.... Long story short, I was giving up and needed a break from hard core baby-making so I decided to sign up for school instead. Kacey wanted to try for three more months and then take a break, so I decided to do that. But my doctor had mentioned a new drug called FEMARA that she had some success with at her office, so I researched it like crazy online and decided I wanted to try it.... Yes, it was the one that costs 90-some odd dollars. I didn't really feel like it worked, no side effects or pain on one side, etc... So the next month rolled around and I took a pregnancy test and of course it was negative so I went through the motions of calling to get Provera (which makes you start your period, if you AREN't pregnant) and proceeded to get my next month of Femara ordered and filled. Waited a week, still negative pregnancy test and no period. This was around the time of the incident in a previous post..... Waited another week still no period. Woke up on a Monday morning, day 49 of my cycle, and took my routine Monday pregnancy test. And it was positive.... And I almost had a heart-attack!! I didn't know what to think so I immediately called Kacey and told him. Even after I went to the doctor I was still freaked out and couldn't believe it was really true that I was pregnant, and we didn't feel absolutely comfortable with it until I was 16 weeks pregnant. So we didn't tell anyone until then....... The fam had mixed reactions to the news and mostly because we waited so long, but I think they are okay now.......

Kacey has been working ALOT lately and I have mixed feelings about it... Obviously we need the money, but I am getting to the point in my pregnancy that I get tired really easily and over-do things often and pay for it the next day......

I started college for the first time back in May and next week is my final!! I can't believe the semester is already over! I only took 2 classes(7 credits) because I wanted to get a feel for what it would be like and see if I could handle it..I actually really enjoyed it! I am planning on going into nursing in the distant future.... It is going to take me a while. And that plan is for me to resume classes spring semester after the baby is born.......

I am going to do several more posts with pictures of what we have been up to this summer, so stay tuned..........

Pinching Your Pennies

2009-07-16T10:34:00.001-06:00

There is a website I love that you should all check out. www.pinchingyourpennies.com

"Oh ME of little faith..."

2009-06-08T21:03:00.002-06:00

Ahem. Notice my side bar..........:)

25th Birthday/5th Anniversary

2009-05-02T11:23:00.005-06:00

I turned 25 last week and we also celebrated our 5 year anniversary the same day!! I don't feel like I am 25! It was a great birthday.

Birthday Cake......

And THIS was Kacey's gift for me for our Anniversary.... I have always wanted a wedding band!!!!

And this is what I came home to after our trip.... It is kind of funny because Kacey's antlers are his prized possessions and he carved in one just for me..... Aaaaaaw...

And roses, of course!!

I have to tell you all how much I love this man. These past five years have flown by and it is all thanks to Kacey making it so easy for me to love him. Every time we watch a sad movie or I hear of someone dying, I FREAK and cry for days begging him not to die. I know it sounds really wierd, but I cannot fathom living the rest of this earthly life without him. Even for a short time!! He is my EVERYTHING and is such an amazing person. I love you honey!! Let me count the ways.....

1-I love that you love me for me. Flaws and all.

2-I love that you support me with whatever random project or hobby I want to do.

3-I love your smile

4-I love your eyes

5-I love how quick you are to serve others

6-I love how great a dad you are to Preston

7-I love that you take care of us

8-I love what a hard worker and good example you are to Preston

9-I love your ears.(Wierd, I know.)

10-I love how you sometimes get home from work and clean the house while I watch TV and never complain about it.

11-I love it when you tease me

12-I love that you will eat whatever I make you for dinner and always tell me it's good even when I know it isn't.

13-I love that you put up with me

14-I love how sweet you are to me in your own way

15-And many, many more reasons!!!!!!

And here is to many, many more years with you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO

California Trip!!!

2009-05-02T10:57:00.007-06:00

WARNING: LOTS OF PICTURES!!!

We headed to California this past week to celebrate my 25th birthday and Kacey and I's 5th anniversary. It was nice to get away for a few days, but next time if we go that far we will definitely fly and stay in a hotel......:)

We started off by going to this fun interactive children's museum in Pasadena. It is SO BEAUTIFUL there!! I love the weather and greenery in Cali, but I DESPISE the traffic.....

Preston playing in the water at the museum

Of course he had to make his own car noises!!!

Mini climbing wall

We spotted what I thought was a carnival while driving home on the freeway one night and so we told my sister we wanted to go there. What we didn't know was that it was basically like a little Lagoon! So we opted to do the mini-golfing instead!

Us mini-golfing

Heather, Lindsey, and I after mini golfing

One of the last days we were there we went to Laguna Beach. It was way fun!! It was a bit cold that day, though. I wish someone would have told me beforehand that the water there is ALWAYS COLD!! It was freezing! Preston had more fun playing in the sand, of course. He was a little scared of the water after it knocked him over one time.

My niece Taylor

Boys will be boys....

My two main men...

Such a cutie

Kacey trying NOT to drown

Our family...(Yes, we were the WHITEST people there!!)

The mess that Preston left us in the backseat

Easter

2009-05-02T10:34:00.004-06:00

Preston was spoiled for Easter this year. I guess that is what happens when you are the only child!! He got to do three different easter egg hunts and he got the concept of putting the eggs in your bag alot better too. IT was a wonderful weekend and we are so grateful for our Savior and the sacrifice he made for us.

Easter egg hunt at our house

The loot....

Easter egg hunt at Grandpa and Grandma B's

Talbot seemed to like it!

Loot from Easter egg hunt at Grt Gpa S

Tile Job

2009-05-02T10:24:00.004-06:00

I have never really liked the linoleum in our house and for the past few months I have been telling Kacey we should put in tile ourselves. So one day out of the blue he calls me up on his way home from work and decided we should do it THAT DAY! It was a pain to have all of my stuff crammed in the living room while we did the kitchen and bathroom, but I am very pleased with the result........

Preston's first time at the dentist

2009-05-02T10:04:00.005-06:00

Back in March Preston went to the dentist for the first time. It was really funny. He didn't want ANYTHING to do with the chair unless I was sitting in it with him, and even then he was squirming to get away. And he wouldn't even let the dentist take a peek in his mouth hardly.... But he had NO cavities!!

Trying to coax him into the chair.

Showing off his token.

Getting his prize.

Aaaaaah.........

2009-03-22T21:38:00.002-06:00

We will be HERE in a month. I am so very excited!!! I can't wait!! No one in our little family has been to California before and my sister moved there a while ago, so we are going to stay with her for a week or so. It will be heaven.......

Not a Good Day

2009-03-09T14:13:00.004-06:00

I usually post fun things going on in our lives and pictures of our perfect son, but today my post is for me. Some people like to sugar coat their whole lives and pretend that everything is hunky-dory, but the truth is that sometimes it's not. It is an undescribable feeling to have basically no control over the one thing that you thought would come easily. And it says in my patriarchal blessing that I will have childREN. I always imagined my life would go in this order...... Grow up, get married, have 4 children two to three years apart, and just be a mom like I had always wanted. I never imagined I would be sitting here a year and a half after we started trying to have a baby with no positive pregnancy test and my hope dwindling. I don't quite know what direction to go in now. And I love Preston more than anything and appreciate having him even more since we have been in this situation, but anyone dealing with infertility will agree with me that the burning desire deep inside of you that tells you there are more spirits up there waiting to join you never quite goes away even when you have one or some already. It is hard to describe to a person who has never had to go through the trials of infertility. Their typical response is "well, you should be glad that you have the one you do!!", or "have you ever thought maybe you were only supposed to have one?" And I know they mean well but those phrases and others like them really don't make me feel better about the fact that my body is broken. I am sure that they don't know what to say to make me feel better because I wouldn't know what to say. It would probably be best to not say anything at all, or just tell me you don't know what to say and that you care about me and what I am going through. Tiptoeing around the subject makes me feel like no one cares. Another thing that is dragging me down is I WANT to be happy for other's pregnancies but it is so hard for me. I have constant feelings of why them and why not me? and feelings of resentment and jealousy. I don't understand what I could possibly learn from this torture. I don't want to feel this way. Any ideas? I am just so confused. It must just be one of those days. (Please don't be afraid to comment, I need to get some perspective.)

Phew... We've been busy. Ish.

2009-02-17T23:50:00.003-07:00

This past month has flown by!! I don't know where the time goes, honestly, because we haven't been doing all that much.We had a few birthdays in the family in January but other than that, not a whole lot. We did get a gym membership (Yipee) and I have been taking lots of classes. Most of them kick my butt. Except for one. I have found a new love and its name is YOGA. Although my body definitely wasn't built for it, I love it all the same. I went to the doctor last month and we decided to try a new fertility medication because clomid was just making me grow cysts. So, I went to pick up my FIVE pills, and the total came to 96 FREAKING DOLLARS. Yes. I about died also. I tried to see if they were diamond crusted, but no luck. But I had NO side effects while taking them, so that was a plus. I guess we will see if they did their job in the near future. On another note, Preston is getting huge and I just want to squeeze him all day because he is so cute!! He is such a joy to me and I am so grateful that we have him. Sometimes I wish he would stop growing, though. It was Kacey's 25th birthday on the 7th of February and that was fun. We went to a hunting expo down in Salt Lake and then went to dinner. Kacey just so happened to find a twenty dollar bill in the parking lot while waiting for the rest of us to come out. Lucky Birthday Boy. And Valentine's Day was fun also. Except that I went and took two tests for college in a blizzard, but other than that, it was fun. Very low-key this year. All in all, a great start to the year. I will try to find some pictures to post for the three of you people who read this blog. :)

By the way, Hillary, if you read this, I totally spaced sending you my email so I could be invited to your blog. So invite me , Please. jbraegger(at)hotmail(dot)com Ta ta for now

New Years and Kirby turns 22!!!

2009-01-13T16:27:00.003-07:00

New Year's Eve was very fun this year. First we got to go to a party at and old friend's house whom I haven't hung out with in years. THanks for inviting us, Jess!! There was other kiddos for Preston to play with and he also chased their poor dog the whole time. :) Then we went to the in-laws for junk food, junk food, and more junk food. Mmmmm. So good. Anyway it is also my bro-in-law Kirby's birthday that day, so we partied even harder. The boys did fireworks and shot their guns as well. IT was a great ending to a great year. I hope this one is even better.

2009-01-13T16:26:00.001-07:00

Hardware Ranch and Hunting!!

2009-01-13T16:21:00.004-07:00

One Sunday (I know, I am bad) we decided to go for a family drive up to hardware to see the elk. It was the last Sunday of the year and the wretched 1 'o clock church block. We had a really great time and when we got to where you could see the elk, Preston said "Where's my shotgun?" Lol. Yea. And the boys went hunting one day and happened to get lucky.

2009-01-13T16:21:00.001-07:00

Christmas...

2009-01-13T16:18:00.001-07:00

I know it has been over a month since I posted, but it is incredibly HARD to find the time to upload my pictures to my computer!! I haven't been in the mood! SO anyway, here are some pictures of our Christmas. We got way too many presents as usual and feel immensely blessed by our Father in Heaven.

Christmas

2009-01-13T16:15:00.001-07:00

Hormones!!

2008-12-12T21:56:00.000-07:00

I have been having a hard time the last few days because another month has passed and still no bun in the oven.... That is the reason I didn't post any pictures of me in my last post at the festival, because I had been crying all day!! My eyes are already chinky enough and the crying just made them worse.. I had to go to the doctor on Wednesday to check a cyst on my ovary and I was complaining to Kacey about how I hate to go to the doctor all the time by myself. So I get to the doctor's office and I am walking in and who pulls in the driveway??.. Kacey!! I was SO happy to see him there and felt much better. He had taken an extra long lunch that day and stayed late at work so he could go. I honestly have the best husband in the world, No, the Universe!! Just when I am starting to feel all alone in my battle with infertility, he does something like that and gives me the strength to go on with it. I had honestly been considering giving up the infertility treatments all together because I was just so frustrated!! I love him so much and am so blessed to have him and Preston in my life!!!!

Girls' Night out/Festival of Trees!!!

2008-12-12T21:20:00.001-07:00

I haven't been in the mood to post lately, so this is from last week. Last Friday my mom, my aunt, my sister and I went to Salt Lake for a girls night and stayed over and went to the festival of trees the next day. It was so much fun!! We ate at the Training Table (love their cheese fries :) ) and went to temple square and goofed around all night. We also went on a carriage ride around the city! Here are some pictures......

On the way down.....

At the Training Table....

My lovely mother and aunt at Temple Square

At Temple Square....

Our carriage and horse "Bart".....

This is at the festival. My brother Nick and his cute wife Cassie and their ADORABLE little girl came and met us there and hung out for a few hours

:) I had such a great time, but I really missed my men at home...

Cinnamon Creek Concert!!!!!

2008-11-27T20:59:00.000-07:00

Hey Everyone- My mom is in a singing group called the Cinnamon Creek Folk Singers and they are doing a FREE one hour CONCERT on this coming Sunday November 30th.. It will be at the tabernacle in Brigham City at 7 pm. The concert is to introduce their new CD "Simple Gifts" If anyone will be in town and wants to come see a fun group with amazing harmony, Please Do!!!! BTW Their website is www.cinnamoncreekfolksingers.com. Go Check it out!! Hope to see you all there!!!!

New 'Do

2008-11-14T17:08:00.000-07:00

On Tuesday I chopped off my hair and went brown..... You like????

A few reasons why I LOVE hunting!!!!

2008-11-14T16:50:00.000-07:00

Just so you are warned, this month there is going to be A LOT of posts about hunting!! Kacey has a cow elk tag and an archery deer tag he needs to fill and Preston and I will be tagging along as much as possible. Last Saturday we went down to the Wallsburg area to hunt some elk. We had such a good time and the weather was beautiful!! Here are some pictures of our day.....

The Company........ Kacey and I on one of the fourwheelers......

Preston exploring the wilderness

Preston with Grandpa B

Grandpa accidentally taught Preston how to make the fourwheeler go....

The Views....

There was fog in the valley that day, and it looked like the mountains were floating........

The Houses????

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this house!! It is tucked back away from civilization, has a wrap-around porch, a nice backyard, and even a lake!!! (Although I don't really like the color of it.....) But other than that, it is pretty darn close to my dream house!

Halloween

2008-11-04T12:25:00.002-07:00

Halloween this year was very fun!! We started out the day painting Preston's face for the first time and headed to Lee's Market for some trick-or-treating. Preston got the idea of grabbing the candy, but not so much the idea of saying Trick-or-treat. It was way funny. Then later after Kacey got home from work, we headed to Brigham to my Mom's Trunk or treat. All of the people kept commenting how cute he was. And then we went to my Dad's trunk or treat, and then we went bowling!! I know.... Who goes bowling on Halloween?? But we had alot of fun and Preston liked it for a little while.. And of course we went to see all of the grandparents and aunts and uncles. What a fun day!!!

My Little Clown

At the bowling alley.... Prestons makeup was all rubbed off by this point!!!

Super Saturday!!!

2008-11-04T12:16:00.000-07:00

The saturday after Halloween was a full and fun one!! In the morning I went and made a clock!! I am so excited and I love it so much! ( Thank you to my wonderful sister Lindsey for playing with Preston so I could finish it!! You are a lifesaver!!)

Then, later that night I had a Stampin' Up! Party to go to, and so the boys went bird hunting. They got a quail!!! Woo-hoo!!

Shopping....

2008-10-25T17:58:00.000-06:00

Today my sister and I swung by the mall for a few things. I tried this lipstuff from Victoria's Secret, and I absolutely LOVE the color!! What do you think??

Hubby Tag!!!

2008-10-25T17:44:00.000-06:00

1) Where did you meet? High school

2) How long did you date before you got married? about 3.5 years

3) How long have you been married? It will be 5 years next April. Crazy!

4. What is your favorite feature of his? I love his smile!!! He has two little wanna-be dimples when he smiles, and I love them.

5) What is your favorite quality of his? He loves to serve others. He would do anything for anyone if they asked

6) Does he have a nickname for you? Jamie, Dear, Sweetums

7) What is his favorite food? Mmm.... Basically anything with meat involved.

8) What is his favorite sport? Basketball!! He likes to play too. And he also likes to watch UFC fight night.

9) When and where was your first kiss? Um it was after school one day. He started to bring me home every day from school, and one day he asked if he could kiss me!! We kissed three times and he told me later that I had a hair on my lip. How embarassing!!

10) What is your favorite thing to do as a couple? Anything in the outdoors and as a family. We like to take Preston along as much as we can!!

11) Do you have any children? Preston, who is 2

12) Does he have a hidden talent? That's a tough one.....

13) How old is he? 25 in February

14) Who said "I love you" first? He did, sort of. He did this hand squeeze thing, where he squeezed my hand three times. I had never heard of it, but he said it means I love you......

15) What is his favorite type of music? Country and rap

16) What do you admire most about him? He is very generous and not judgemental

17) Do you think he will read this? I doubt it!! Not unless I show it to him.

I tag Lindsey, Rylee, Linsay, and Jessie and anyone else who would like to post this!!

Babysitter!!!

2008-10-25T17:38:00.001-06:00

Last night I had so much fun watching my niece Brinley!! Isn't she a doll?? Preston adores her and is always trying to hug and kiss her when they play.. Here are a couple pictures from our day......

P.S. I am sure none of you are aware of this, but Preston is a spaz!!! He never wants to make a normal face when I take his picture.

HELP THE LARSEN FAMILY PLEASE!!!

2008-10-22T20:47:00.000-06:00

Some of you know Daryl and Ashley Larsen. For those of you who don't, they are a young couple here in Perry, who are distantly related to us, who just lost their baby to a rare lung disorder. Their loss is truly a tragedy. They are now experiencing the beginnings of what will be a land slide of medical bills. In an effort to aide them, there will be a one day fundraiser at the Maddox Steak House. On November 5, you can call Maddox at 723-2916 and order the Turkey Steak dinner. You can choose the 2 or 4 family meal at the regular price. All proceeds will then be donated to the Larsen family. You do need to remember to mention the Larsen family name when ordering. You can then pick up your meal at the take out window in the back of Maddox. It will be for lunch and dinner. Please spread the word. Feel free to copy and paste this post on your blog.

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2008-10-14T20:48:00.000-06:00

I realize there haven't been any posts from me in the past week, but that is because nothing interesting has happened. We have just been doing the usual day in, day out stuff. Although I started reading the first Twilight book(I know, I know, I am behind) and I can definitely see why everyone is smitten by them. It is hard to explain the feeling you get when you read it.... I haven't found a book I like this much in quite a while. Don't get me wrong, I love to read, but I just get bored too easily. Preston is growing up before my eyes. He is too smart for his own good!! He is putting sentences together and remembers things that I don't even remember. It is fun and frightening all at the same time because I know it will be over in an instant and he will be all grown up and out of the house before I can blink. Sucks!! As far as Kacey goes, he has just been working and working. He is getting excited for the deer hunt this weekend though. Me, I have just been cleaning and cooking and all the mommy stuff. I can now understand why when I was growing up my mom used to say "I am so tired of cleaning up your stuff!!!" Got it, mom... Thanks for all those years of cleaning up after me. Too many years. Anyway, that is all for now!!!

Handbags!!!!

2008-10-06T14:34:00.000-06:00

Hey Everyone,

I just got this website off of my friend Rylee's blog, and you MUST check it out.. They are giving away free handbags every hour on October 15th for their launch... Go see them!! yOu will want to enter. The website is http://www.handbagplanet.com/.

Kids say the darndest things....

2008-10-03T14:39:00.000-06:00

Preston and I had an odd conversation today..........

P: Daddy sleeping.

Me: No, daddy is gone. Where does he go every day?

P: Potty.

I LAUGHED for atleast TEN MINUTES!! He is so funny....

Relief Society Conference

2008-09-28T11:44:00.000-06:00

Yesterday I had the pleasure of going to the Women's Conference at the conference center in Salt Lake City with my mom and little sister... and we had a blast!!! We decided to ride the frontrunner to Salt Lake and ride the Trax around town so we didn't have to deal with traffic. We went early and had lunch before and walked around temple square a bit.. We only wish we had more time to shop or something like that. Anyway, here are some pictures from our excursion....

On the frontrunner on our way to Salt Lake

My lovely mother....

All of us at the conference....

I am so happy that my mom invited us to go and was able to get tickets... We don't get to spend much mother-daughters bonding time anymore so it was nice to get away with just the girls for a day...

Lagoon Day!!

2008-09-22T14:26:00.000-06:00

Well we had the pleasure of going to Lagoon on Saturday, and we had a blast!! My dad gave me his tickets from work(Thank YOU DAD!!! We Love YOu!!!) and it was kirby's works lagoon day as well. My little sister and her hubby Casey came along, so that made it even better. Preston got to go on quite a few rides and for the most part, loved it. It started raining in the latter part of the day, but we didn't mind. Here are a couple pictures from our day..... On the skyscraper......
On the train

Other than that fun day, not alot has been going on. Last Saturday was an exciting day, though. My mom went through the temple for the first time. To be honest, I never thought I would see that day, but it actually happened!! It was so nice to go with her and see her happy face. I am so proud of her and the things she has accomplished. I love you mommy!!! Well, I think that is all for now.

Peach Days.....

2008-09-07T09:48:00.000-06:00

Well peach days this year was a success!!! We had a good time at the parade, and Preston enjoyed it except for the loud noises. I had a whole bunch of family with me, which I LOVED.... It is funny because I feel like everything changes once you have kids. We loved peach days, but we were done by about 8.... Sad huh. It was just so exhausting and we didn't bring our stroller (long story, I will have to tell it to you another day) and so we had to have my bro-in-law Kirb bring it from our house so we could go the rest of the day.It was really awesome that we got to see every person of my family at sometime throughout the day, and that rarely happens. SO that was nice. I am a little upset with myself though because I forgot to take ANY pictures of the whole thing......

Stuck!!

2008-08-23T16:01:00.000-06:00

Oh where to begin....... I hate that most of the three blogs I have posted have been negative, but I am having some difficulties right now! So we currently only have one boy, Preston, who is two and the absolute JOY of my life!! I don't know what we did before we had him. However, we have been trying to get pregnant since LAST FREAKING JULY!!! I have infertility/am infertile (however you say it). There. I said it. And needless to say it hasn't been working. So we have been and are currently doing infertility treatments, which is fantastic except for the cost. Our insurance really doesn't cover anything so it is all out of pocket and every extra penny we have that we aren't using for bills is going to the infertility fund. So I am majorly STRESSED!! And on another note, I have been working at Shopko for the last 14 months. I know, i know, Sad, Right?? Well the reason I have is because of this: Kacey works at Tramcor as a diesel mechanic. Great job, not so great hours. During the school year he rotates morning and swing shifts- either 6 am to 3 pm, or 10 am to 7 pm.... So I would really rather not work, but I feel that I am perfectly able being that I have no newborn and no baby in my belly.... now are you beginning to see the problem I am running in to?? Yea. I would either have to put preston in daycare,( which I refuse to do) or only work every other week. And shopko was the ONLY PLACE ON THE PLANET that would hire me for every other week only. So I am running into this problem of I feel like we have no money, and I basically have no way of getting a real job. I don't know. Oh! But I did just get my CNA certification renewed so I might be able to find something that would work there........ Needless to say I have alot on my mind so you might be hearing from me more often in the future..... But ta ta for now.........

Grrrr.......

2008-08-16T12:08:00.000-06:00

Ok. So I am extremely frustrated with something.... Healthcare!! Here is the story...... I recently was able to retest and renew my CNA license and I would like to get a job at a hospital. However, EVERY hospital wants you to have one year of experience in said department, like for me Labor and Delivery. So here is my question/frustration: How am I supposed to get any experience if you have to have experience to begin with??? I have a year of experience at a long-term care facility, isn't that good enough?? SO if anyone has any suggestions of how I could get experience or other grains of wisdom, do share. Thanks!!

Accident Prone!

2008-07-14T09:11:00.000-06:00

I just wanted to say what a great family I have!! I have the most amazing husband in the world who would do anything for anyone, and especially for me. I have a little boy who is such a joy to me and I wouldn't trade it for anything!! I am insanely Happy and am excited and scared to see what the future will bring. On another note, I have a horribly accident prone child. He has hit his head numerous times, but he finally ended up having to get stitches the other day. 3 of them!! It was not a pretty sight, but I am proud of him anyway.

Here goes nothing......

2008-05-30T14:58:00.000-06:00

Hello everyone.....
I have decided to jump on the blog wagon..Hee Hee.... So this is my first official blog! I don't have a lot of time today, but Kacey and I are doing well!! We live in Harrisville and Kacey is still working at Tramcor as a diesel mechanic(and has been for the past four years)... Preston will be two next month... It is unreal. I will keep you posted!!