Sick child- no diagnosis

So Araleigh is a VERY active child. She loves playing. So last night . . . she kept waking up with the sweats and just hot. I took her temperature and it said 98* (I have since figured out that it was INCORRECT) Then this morning I kept waking up and waiting for her to cry- so I'd go back to sleep until then . . . well TEN-THIRTY rolled around and I decided to get up and shower and see if she'd wake up- well, I got in and she was STILL asleep when I was out at 11. So I knew something was up . . . she didn't want ANYTHING to eat and was just acting crappy. So we took off to Rexburg to meet up with my mom for lunch . . . well she wouldn't TOUCH her food and she just laid on me limp- not moving. So I called the doctor after her just laying on me for like an HOUR and took her in. Turns out she DID have a fever of 102.7 (YEAH- I apparently didn't do it correctly) Well, turns out that is has something to do with her throat- but she doesn't have strep. He also stated that Hand, Foot, and Mouth disease is SEVERE right now- so he said it probably is that. BUT she didn't have any sores on her feet or hands. So he wasn't for sure. So now we are just hanging in there trying to get through cuz we can't figure it out. Here is a picture of her- she was OUT ALL DaY- and this NEVER HAPPENS. Although, I feel TERRIBLE that she is sick and am worried about her- I have to say I have been soaking this whole cuddling thing right up. So I have just been laying right along with her- just enjoying her toddlerhood. She is growing up so fast- so I have been seriously soaking up this needy time that she is experiencing. Anyways . . . caution to all moms. ... HF&M disease is BAD right now- if that is what she has then this stinks- but my doc said he has already saw ELEVEN this week. So beware of germs!

Family Pictures

So . . .. I know that most of you have seen our family pictures (they are on my header) but I got all of the prints today and am excited about it! My family hasn't had family pictures taken since I was a FRESHMAN in High School. Well, I had 2 nieces and 1 nephew back then . . . since then we have gained a sister-in-law, me: a husband . . . and 5 new nieces (total of 7- including my own child) and 4 more nephews (total of 5) so that is a total of so that is FOURTEEN people gained into our family since the last family photo. NUTS!!!!!! Anyways, I thought I would post my OVER-DUE photo. Also, our traditional family photo is at the bottom of our blog if you want to check it out. I think Heidi Schow did a great job- anyways, here is my sweet family!
Left to right: Sharee, Londyn, Stacy, Logan, Brynne, Kaylie, Tierra, Kevan, Kyson, Morgan, Trevan, Mom, Dad, Cory, Araleigh, Me, Kempton, Regan, Todd, Kenzington, Misty

Quite the huge family . . . . I think I am the only one left to continue to add to it. CRAZY!

Scared Mom, Laughing Dad

So I totally forgot to mention about our HUGE incident last Friday night. I wrote all about our weekend and completely forgot about the craziest thing! So right when we got home from Utah we went to Sugar to change Araleigh's diaper and see if Cory's parents were home. Well, my GENIUS husband decided that Araleigh could play in the drivers seat while he loaded some chairs, well the genius that he is . . . he shut the door and as soon as he shut the back (where he put the chairs) he heard the lock button click. So I go running over there. . . and of COURSE the keys are in the ignition. And we have NO spare. So our little girl locked herself in a HOT car in 90 degree weather. Of COURSE I started to FREAK out and all Cory could do was laugh. Well, after her laughing at us and telling no (when we tried to get her to unlock the door) We really started to freak. (okay I did.. think I even cried a bit.........COME ON hot car-small child, why do you think people go to jail for that?) So I made Cory get on the horn with a locksmith- because who knows how long THAT would take. Then Araleigh started playing with the keys (that were in the ignition) and I thought OHH she loves pushing the buttons. So I told her to get the keys . . . and she of course said "K" and reached for them- well, they fell onto the floor. And it took me another 5 minutes to get her to get them from the floor. Well, once she got on the floor and got them, she put them on the seat to pull herself up- and LUCKILY I was at the ready- because she leaned onto the unlock button when trying to get up. I quickly opened that door- and threw Cory the keys. It was a total of about 15 minutes- but it felt like 10 hours. It was scary- but I am a mother. . . .so it was funny to everyone else. Anyways, just had to get this in here- because I obviously started to forget . . .hence me not adding this to our weekend adventures!

Long . . LONG Weekend

Well, we have had SUCH a busy weekend. Although ours started EARLY. Last Wed. Cory and I decided to go to Utah, we wanted to go see some old friends that are there and Cory had a lot of work to do there. So we up and left on Wed. night and got to Utah at about 9pm. We stayed in Utah for 2 nights. . . and had a lot of fun. Araleigh and the kids seemed to play well together so I was grateful at that. And of course we got to have some enjoyable down time with some good friends, (which we miss alot!) Anyways, on Thursday we had a relaxing day . . . I went shopping with Becca and the men got to babysit! (I love it when they get to this task!) and finished it off with a BBQ with Cory's other cousins and their kids. It was good to see them too. Then, on Friday Becca and I took all the kids to the Serra Water Park. It's pretty much a GIANT version of the Rexburg waterpark- except there is a big pool (that only goes 3 ft deep) and a bunch of water slides. Its PERFECT for all the kids. Even in the big pool they had fun toys everywhere for the tiny tots! We had a lot of fun and it was really good for Araleigh to be there with their kids. Then we went home, got ready... took naps and then Cory and I took off for home. We got home Friday night at about 7:30 and dropped Araleigh off at my Parents . . . and went to another get together with some old High School friends. It was fun to have some more social time. Then Saturday . . . well that was the Arnold family reunion. So we went up there all day- and Cory got some dude time in with playing touch football. It was pretty funny seeing all of them out there completely huffing and puffing cuz the only ones that were in shape were pretty much the jr. high kids that played. (and Jamie of course) so it was funny seeing them running around. Then we topped it off with a round of cards at my parents house at 10pm . . . and ended up staying the night cuz it was SO late and we were tired. It was such a fun weekend . . . now hopefully we can just relax and enjoy the rest of summer!!

Camping

Well, I am a little behind- but last Friday we decided to take our little family camping. My brother put his camper up in Island Park for the whole summer and NEVER uses it. So Cory and I decided that would be a fun, cheap activity for our weekend. It turned out really great. Araleigh has never really been before . . . and she had a GREAT time. My parents decided to come up with us last minute . . and it was so nice to just be there to relax with no hassle. On Saturday we decided to take a drive to Yellowstone and have a picnic. It was SO BORING . . . we didn't see ONE animal until we were almost OUT of the park leaving. (which was only 2 buffalo and 3 female elk) It was crazy. It was so weird driving through there and not seeing anything. Anyways, we did go up to Mammoth though, I have never been there. That was fun, we had lowfat/no sugar ice cream (okay just I did) and just hung out with my parents and my brother, who decided to ride up that day. Then we got back to the camper, Mom and I busted our buns to get some Tin Foil dinners cooked and then boys (and the kids) went fishing for a minute. By the time they got back Araleigh was soaked from playing in the river and we had made a friend (who was actually from Washington and Cory's dad knew his son. SMALL WORLD!) Anyways, we ate like crap (mmmmmmmmmm S'mores) and just had so much fun. Araleigh, Kenzi, and Regan had so much fun together. I couldn't believe that for once in my life I wasn't on my toes worrying about if Araleigh was hitting or if she was getting slammed into a wall . . . or something. They played really well and everyone just had a great time. I made some pages of our little outing if you want to check them out!

Twilight Fans . . .

Alright, I got SO bored tonight that I thought I'd check it out to see if anything new came out . . AND IT DID. A brand new teaser trailer and its incredible. GO CHECK IT OUT if you are a Twilight fan. Only 11 more days til we can buy the last book - - and see whats in store for our favorite characters . . ahhhh!! Anyways, its worth the few minutes to go check out the new trailer. I am so obsessed but I don't care! Go here to see it!

MEMORIES

Here is a fun little game that I saw on an old friends blog... leave a comment on my blog of a memory that you and I have had together. It doesn't matter if you've known me for a short time or a long time, anything that you remember! Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. It is pretty funny to read the responses. If you leave a memory about me, I'll assume you are playing and I'll come to your blog and leave one about you. On your mark... get set... blog those memories!

Slumber Party - - -

So, I have been talking to my sisters and we decided to put on a Slumber Party. I am not going to write to much on it- but for anyone who has heard about these parties and is interested in coming and laughing your tails off . . . let me know of any dates that will work. We haven't decided on a date for sure yet- so it probably won't be til like next month. But I am open for any takers on dates that will work. If I can get enough people to commit- I will have one. Like I said before- if you want info on it- email me! It will be fun and its a bit crazy- but you'll be laughing a whole lot!! LET ME KNOW if your interested in coming or want to know WHAT IT IS! haha ~~~ through email please! nicoleharnold@hotmail.com- (Just for your info- its an All FEMALE party- no men/no kids!)

Day of fun!

So on Monday we had a nice surprise when Cory didn't have to go to work because they were laying new carpet in his office. So after I went and worked out we decided it was too nice NOT to get outside. So we decided to pack a picnic and go to the Splash Park in Rexburg. We stopped and got my sister and her kids and off we went. The kids had a pretty good time. There were SO MANY people there. Araleigh and Logan didn't warm up to playing in the water very well. Mostly because there was a bit of a wind and the water was kinda cold. But we couldn't get them OFF of the carousel. We had alot of fun and it was good to let them just run around. Although I couldn't believe I had to couch them into the water most the time. I had to come up with stupid games to get them wet. So we would kick the water, clean our faces, and race. It was a good time.

Ponytail Challenge

So as I was blog surfing today . . I came across some give aways and thought "why not" although I NEVER WIN ANYTHING! It couldn't hurt to try, right? Anyways, there is one in particular that I want you to know about that "The Ponytail Challenge" is putting on this week. The dresses that are on there are MODEST and they even have little girl dresses as well that are MODEST! They also have some cute bags and necklaces up for giveaway too!! If your not interested- disregard!

{A Few Facts About This Blog Author...}

This is from Annalee- so I figured since Cory left me tonight to go fishing with my father . . . I would indulge her! :) Feel free to copy and paste too so ... we can get to know you better as well as muah!! Here is her "instructions":

OK, so here is my new deal....I am making up a list of FACTS...about you! (or me, right now anyways.) All you have to do is read it and you will learn a little more about me! Then copy it and then paste it to your blog, then change the answers to your liking! This way, we will learn about each other things that well otherwise, we wouldn't! And....become better friends. After all, I consider you all my friends, even if the only way I ever communicate with you is through the world wide web! I know we have all done some type of this before, but this one is new and improved....and it's always fun to read!

There is only one rule.....BE COMPLETELY HONEST! No sugar coated, what I should say, in imaginary perfect world, kind of answers! (You all know what I am talking about!)

When you were little what was your favorite cartoon? I loved Little Mermaid. I know cliche . . . but all I ever watched was Disney movies. To be perfectly honest . . . I didn't watch THAT much. I was too busy playing mom to my 200 babies!
What is your favorite pass-time? uh- blogging obviously. It's becoming an obsession!
Guilty pleasure? Well, there is 2 that I can think of: 1) Jo Anne's Chocolate Chip Cookies 2) Reality Tv. (this is a major for me. . . I LOVE the Hills, American Idol, So U think U can dance, and all that jazz!-- I also really use to get into Rock of Love and Flav . . . isn't that so stupid?)
When do you go to sleep? Between 11 and 1:30, Lately I have been unable to go to sleep. Cory has ALWAYS been able to shut down at like 9 . . . not me. My only time for myself is after about 9 pm when Araleigh is down and dinner is cleaned up. So I end up blogging or surfing the net until I can't stay awake anymore. But I am working on fixing that problem. (obviously not tonight tho... its 1:00 am)
What makes you tick (mad)? Liars. I have been lied to one to many times in my life and have become very prejudice over this. If one little lie is told . . . I freak and don't forgive easily.
What is your favorite drink? Coke Zero or my moms "mug" of Pepsi. For some reason- her mugs always hit the spot. (NEVER when its my own tho!)
Favorite jeans? Silvers or Hydraulics
What item are you always willing to spend extra money on? My hair. Its expensive but I am always satisfied. Have been for like 8 years.
When do you wake up? Between 7:30 and 9:00, it all depends on Araleigh. She used to sleep til 7ish and I'd be all gunho about the day . . . but since our Clarkston trip she has been waking up at NINE . . . so its thrown me off and it makes me want to sleep LONGER!
Biggest worry? Debt. (by far)
What makes you self-conscious? 1) my arms . . . I HATE THEM. 2) I am very shy to people who do not know me. I am not a very good people person and probably seem like a snot bag . . . but really its me not wanting to open my mouth in fear of rejection or just plain looking stupid.
Who do you feel you can talk to about anything? (besides your spouse!) my Sisters and my mom
Interesting fact about you? I have a fake tooth. That has taken me many years to be okay with admitting . . . stupid, I know. But it was my #1 insecurity all through Jr. High and High School . . and I hid it well!
Pet-peeve? 1)Eating food or breathing loudly... I don't know why this bugs me so bad cuz some people can't help it (like my husband!!!) 2)the popping of body parts: neck, knuckles, back . . . this whole exercise makes me want to puke. 3)listening to people gripe about money . . . especially when they have lots of it. (now I am not innocent in the gripe mode . . cuz everyone gripes about money... I just get OVERLY irritated when I hear it from people who do whatever they want and get whatever they want on demand!)
Who makes you laugh out loud? Well, for anybody that knows my husband will know why my answer is HIM! For those that don't . . . well my husband is one of the funniest guys ever . . funny thing is it is not on purpose. He is the blondest MAN I have ever met and is the ONLY person I know that 1)faints in church while giving a talk- then finishes it after recovering 2)falls off a horse HE saddled himself while never failing to save his cell phone 3)drives through a redlight intending on turning left . . . realizing its red and backs up BACK into the turning lane ... (yes, its true and I was on the floor HIDING the entire time (and cussing prolly)) 4) LOSES his wallet AT LEAST once a month.... 5) Sings his stupid made up songs OR STUPID songs from OLD OLD musicals that NO ONE likes to hear- and I love u Cory- but you don't have the best set of pipes to master them! :) ..... and last BUT NOT LEAST... 6) Getting his car broke into at a hotel in Utah . . . then choosing to drive home (yes 3.5 hours) in 10 degree weather, WITHOUT a coat on WITH the windows blown out. . . then having his TIRE blow in the mean time. Funny part is . . he didn't think to purchase a COAT when he was finding the WRONG kind of thin paper BAG to tape over the window (which lasted 2 minutes on the freeway!) Lets just say he had to recover from a severe cold and ALMOST frost bit hands. Funny what he'll go through just so he WON't have to break the

sabbath! Yes . . . all true and there are MILLIONS more to share but I won't. But now you know why I am laughing constantly . . .yes, he is the true definition of a blonde but that is why I love him . . . . he keeps me laughing.
Favorite place on earth? with my family. . . . any place can be amazing as long as you have someone to share it with.
Biggest fear in life? 1) Lose a child or my husband 2)Not teaching Araleigh everything the Lord wants me to about His Gospel. I think she will be amazing if I can do right by her.
Something you look forward too...... having more children (hopefully on my own) and building a house
Something you say way to much..... Like and freak
Someone you know reads your blog, but doesn't have one...and should!! Honestly, I have NO IDEA . . . I know my sisters do occasionally . . but don't know about anyone else!
How many kids do you want? It all depends on my next pregnancy. If it is ANYTHING like my last one . . . that will be our last. I don't think I will ever recover mentally from what it did to me physically. But if its a normal, semi-enjoyable pregnancy I would have to say 4--- or however many the Lord thinks I can handle. (so probably just the one I have :| )
Of the people on your list of contacts, who do you wish you would have been friends with in high school? Well, I was friends with almost all of them . . . so I would have to say either my cousin (for some reason we just stopped getting to know each other after we were like 10) or Annalee!
If you were given $5000, would you spend it on....
a. Yourself- shopping spree!
b. Your home
c. Traveling
d. Food Storage
Well, honestly . . . none of the above. If I really did it would go right to debt. I am a hypocondriac when it comes to debt. But if I had to pick from the list it would be .... traveling. My family hardly ever gets to go somewhere- worth spending good money on. I'd like to take my family on at least one good trip actually SOMEWHERE.
What makes you smile each day? Araleigh, how can you not smile all the time at your kids? My FAVORITE time without fail is when I hear her calling for me in the morning... then Cory goes and gets her and brings her into me, then she lays by me and watches Disney while I try and wake up. Then I will usually get woken up for good by a tap, a kiss on the head, and then "Ma, I eat!" with her face nose to nose with me . . . . she does this Every morning and I soak up every moment of it!
One thing you always put off doing? Getting ready for the day, if I am not going anywhere the most I do is shower. I hate getting ready! (this was Annalee's answer... and I couldn't have put it any better!)
If you could be better at one thing what would it be? Managing money. I suck at that! (Again, same answer!)
One goal you hope to achieve in the next 12 months.... either keep my weight OFF or add a new member to the family.
Country or City? Hmm . . how about suburbs! I am somewhat of a small city girl . . . but like quietness too. But I would HATE to have to travel 20 minutes just to go get something from the store. I am WAY to impatient for that!
What radio station plays in your car? I NEVER listen to the radio... but if we do . . its me flipping from z103 to every country station . . . hoping to find something good!
Your favorite quality about your spouse/significant other? I can't just name one so here goes: 1)He has a big heart. He always wants to give . . . . sometimes I think he aims for the wrong target but I know he means well. He's always willing to help someone in need- even if its taking away from us.... 2.) he also has a brilliant mind. Though I joke about his mishaps- he truly is one of the smartest people I know, he can sit and talk to a bum or a millionare .... and will soak up any information provided... he's a fast learner because of this. I only hope he will use his mind wisely to his advantage, when he continues his education. 3) He is a people pleaser. He loves to make people happy and laugh. I can be in a room and not know anyone or care to talk to them because of my own insecurities.... not him he will go up and talk to anyone as long as he has something to talk about! He's not shy at all . . . and that helps me!
If your home where to start on fire, what 1 item would you rescue? (Besides family) this is a hard one for me. . . . my answer goes hand in hand. I am a HUGE believer in the preservation of history through photos. So obviously I would grab as many pictures as I could and my computer: not because its my "computer" that can be replaced . . . but because I have over 1500 pictures on it and lots have not been saved yet to disks. . . . i would be devastated if those pictures of our family milestones were lost. (like araleigh's 1st birthday . . . my camera is STILL lost)
If you had 1 hour extra in the day to pause and do whatever you wanted, what would you do? I would have no excuse not to go exercise.
Favorite 'home town' secret? okay, I will have to say Fongs. Now, I can't STAND eating at fongs anymore . . . because it gets way old. BUT when you move to Utah for 3 years and try EVERY chinese food out there and get disappointed . . . you come to appreciate the small, little Americanized chinese food! We LIVED off that when we'd come home for a weekend! It just wasn't the same. For DOUBLE the price we'd get yucky sweet n sour chkn and white rice. I never appreciated ham fried rice more til we moved away!
If you could change your first name, what would you change it to and why? Something French and Exotic like, Evony- (okay maybe not that one) but a name that not many people would have. Just so I wouldn't be known as "Nicole H"
Favorite thing about blogging? Not only do I get to read about the events of other peoples lives and experiences . . . . I also get to journal my own. And though everyone makes fun of me . . . I am glad to have these recordings of events in my life . . . small or great!
Name one person on your blogger list you admire and why? Okay, I would have to say Annalee. Why? Have you seen her blog? Its like scrapbook idea heaven! I have never seen someone so creative . . . makes me want to go take a class! lol She also always puts honest posts and seems to create and experiment with many things (uh examples . . . sewing, scrapping, decorating, photography, and faithful blogging!......) Annalee- you are my home-ec idol! :)

Woo hoo for deals!

So I found a gift card that I got from Christmas and decided to get out and do some shopping. (I have been antsy to get some clothes that fit!) Although I got a few things in Washington . . . I figured I'd get out . . and Araleigh needed to get out. So I went and got me some new g's . . . because mine are so huge that I have to roll them 2-3 times so they wouldn't be to my pits. (Cory made fun of me hardcore for that!) ANYWAYS . . . then off to spend my gift cards. Well, I have been itching to get a new dress because most of my cute skirts are too big . . . (STORY: I went to a baby blessing on Fathers Day and had stayed at my moms . . when I went to put the skirt on that I had grabbed I put it on . . . and it fell to my ankles. I was SHOCKED. I didn't even think to try it on before I went to stay up there. Luckily my mom and I scrounged up some safety pins and I got by with it just being pinned!) continuing on . . . I ran across a clearance rack and found a couple cute dresses. Something funny . . .they were one pieces and I have NEVER bought a one piece. All I have is skirts. So I thought . . ."well I will just try" . . . so I ended up LOVING 2 of them. Which is shocking. But I HAD to post a picture of one of them, I went way out of my realm and totally feel like Jackie-O. So the best part is . . . its a $90.oo Calvin Klein dress and I got it for $25 on clearance. What a steal. Even better than that: I bought these out of this world CUTE shoes last year for my birthday . . . and have never found the perfect outfit to go with them. Until I tried on this dress!!! :) It was the last one and I am in love! Now hopefully I just don't think it looks good and I look like an idiot!! Overall I am feeling good about today! I got new unders, got me some deals on dresses (and a new purse :| shh don't tell!) Oh, and I also accomplished buying my little stinker some new shoes . . . while trying to pin her down to keep her from running from me.... JUST so I could pay for the stupid things. All those ladies at Shoe Carnival were having a goof laugh at me . . . .watching me try to take down an "almost" two year old.


P.S. I just realized tonight that I am an official Blog Addict. Its kinda sad when all I think about is . . . "yay, I can post that on my blog . . ." oh and "yay, I can make a scrap page of this!" Yeah, I think I have a problem. Especially when I am wasting time taking pictures of my shoes!! :) ahahah . . hopefully I am not the ONLY blog freak out there. I think I better find more things to do with my time. . . how about you? I wonder if there is a Bloggers Anonymous class for all those stay at home moms (and not) that spend all their time blogging. . . if so I prolly am close to where I need to sign up!! :) Anyone got a help line number?? :)

More 4th pages

Here are some more scraps I did of the kids!

Random jibberish

So I am sitting here relaxing for a few minutes. I just got done cleaning my entire house and it feels SO good to be sitting here in NO MESS! Araleigh is napping and I am just content.
So I have to say that yesterday I went through my whole closet to see if I could part with stuff for D.I. Do any of you have a hard time letting things go??? Well, I went through ALL my old pants that were stacked up on my top shelf . . . (they were the "skinny" clothes that I hoped to once fit into again) Well, I was SO surprised to get them down and actually get my tush in them. I will tell you what . . . it felt so good to have them slide right up without any effort! I guess because I see myself everyday I don't realize how much I have really lost! But it does feel reassuring when those people that haven't seen us for a while mention it to me. Then I know that its for real! I am having a hard time feeling content though now that I am at my goal weight. I am wanting to lose more . . . so I am going to aim for about 6 more lbs. I think that will make me what I was when I was in high school. I just am amazed that I have actually completed a goal for once in my life. I always told myself that I wouldn't diet . . .because I am too obsessed with food. But I have now realized that health is more important and I have never felt better about myself. So for all those who are looking to lose some lbs . . . good luck and stick in there. The results are worth it all in the end! Now, the funny part is all my "newer" clothes are way to big on me now . . . so I am back to the "letting" go stage. After cleaning out my closest I just switched out all my OLD skinny clothes for my NEW fat clothes. So now. . . I just have a neat closet. I actually only got "rid" of I think 3 pants and 4 shirts. lol So much for letting go! I always think . . "well I might wear that someday." The funny part is . . I am glad I kept all those clothes or else I would be spending mucho bucks on new jeans! So . . I am keeping all my bigger clothes for when I have a baby and am back to square one again! Good plan, ey?

Just another random jibber- I just wanted to journal that yesterday my little girl became a big girl . . . . she put on her own shoes for the first time!! I was SO shocked when I told her to go get her shoes to leave and to my surprise I came out and she had one on and the other one almost there. She is getting so big and TOO independent. Now my next challenge is going to be the big, white Porcelain Bowl! I am NOT thrilled about the new venture of potty training . . . and to be honest am a bit stressed thinking about it. But I think she is almost ready because she asked to go potty in the toilet and she tugs at herself if she is dirty. Am I horrible thinking to put it off as LONG as possible. I think that my problem is if she gets trained and then we are in the car or something and she can't really communicate that she has to go . . .. man I don't want that mess in my car. Anyways, if anyone has any good potty training tips I'd LOVE LOVE LOVE to hear them! Now if I can just get myself motivated to finish my last 2 loads of laundry and actually fold them . . . . eek. I am suddenly tired now. Okay, thats my random rant for the day. . . until next post when I hopefully have more pages from the weekend done!!
P.S. We had our family pictures taken and they turned out so cute! I am SO SO SO excited to get them and put them up on here!

Independence Weekend!

Well, it's really late . . . so I am just going to post a little about our great weekend! First, Cory and I took Araleigh to the Rexburg parade. Which I was REALLY excited about because she was SO much fun at the Rigby one! Anyways, we ended up having fun and found Cory's family there. So Araleigh got to chase down candy with her cousins that she hardly sees. It was fun. After that we

went and spent some time with my sister in law, Janalie . . at HER in laws. Araleigh and Keaton were funny. He'd take her by the hand and go show her the horses. I, on the other hand for some reason had a horrible day for spilling. I got this cute new cardigan . . . that is white and seemed to land every possible thing on it. It was TERRIBLE. So I ended up taking it to my mom's to wash and bleach . . . twice. Can you believe that? Then I finally get it dried... go pick up my family and Araleigh gives me a big hug . . and at the time didn't realize she had raspberry soda on her mouth. So after all my hard work . . . it happened again. Luckily I made it home and got ALL my mishaps out of it! After that we came home and figured out dinner . . . then went at about 6 to the I.F. fireworks. Cory's family were already there so we just got there and they all played for a couple of hours. Then Araleigh got to play with Cayden (Tyson and Courtnies son) She had SO much fun with him. I decided that she does SO well when she is playing with younger kids. I think she is a better mom wannabe then a toy guardian or snatcher (depending on who has the toy!) Anyways, over all it was really a great day. I am always huge on holidays and love to be where there are lots of people . . . so this year was fun for me. I have some pages completed but I am still working on the later ones. These are just of the parade! Enjoy . . . I will soon be posting more of the rest of the weekend prolly tomorrow . . .when I am not falling asleep!

Adventures of Washington!

Well, we just got back last night from Washington. We didn't have a lot of money for a trip this year so we decided to go visit Cory's sister in Washington. We left last Wednesday and stayed a week. We really didn't do anything . . . at least I didn't. But Araleigh went swimming almost everyday in their pool and hot tub. Lacey's was gracious enough to have a babysitter their almost every day . . . so I didn't have to really worry about munchkin. Cory had a lot of fun. He went camping on the beach and then sturgeon fishing. (Though he didn't catch anything) He also went golfing everyday and did a lot of relaxing. As for me . . . I got to go shopping one day and we went to a movie (Get Smart ......SO FUNNY!). We also got to experience a crazy wind storm a couple days ago. It was NUTS! It felt like a tornado was coming. They had to remove all the Plexiglas in their deck cuz the wind was almost breaking it. They live on top of a hill so the wind hit them hard! Anyways, it was nice to be able to go up there and spend time with Lacey and her family. Cory loves spending time with them as do I. It was a little crazy with the two little one's. We did A LOT of refereeing. If they weren't laughing and having fun they were choking each other and hording toys from each other. It was a bit crazy. Neither of them were used to sharing their toys so it was good for them! We also got to go to church at Cory's old ward . . . it was nice for me to be able to put faces to all the people I had heard so much about, and Cor was really excited to see those people as well. The ride up there was quite long - 9.5 hours in a car- but Araleigh did very well considering! Here is some pages I made of the trip . . . enjoy!