Happy Halloween!

I had to post this because I think it's funny. Araleigh counts to ten as I stated in my previous post. I FINALLY got her on tape. She is usually REALLY camera shy and HATES to be videotaped. But I got her . . . as I stated before she won't say one and doesn't say seven. But its still stinking cute!!

The other day I went into Araleigh's room to check on her and this is what I found.


She was changing her babies diaper. She got the wipes out and the diapers . . . and was just a busy little mom changing her baby. It was so cute. She kept saying "baby poopy" It was really funny.

Yesterday we had our ward Trunk or Treat. It was pretty fun. Cory was in charge of the Elder's Quorum door and we also had to get donuts and apple cider. The kids seemed to have a fun time. Araleigh was funny and just kept grabbing handfuls of candy. I put her in her cute outfit . . which included a hat .............. well, as you will see on our pictures . . . the hat didn't go over so well! So we ended up with a bow in her hair instead. . . she is such a stinker sometimes . . . but she definitely knows what she likes and doesn't like. Well, I am off to figure out a costume . . our friends are throwing a Halloween Party tonight and kinda funny . . . cuz in the eight years we have been together we have NEVER been to a Halloween party . . . so it should be interesting! Anyways, hopefully everyone has a happy Halloween and stays safe!!!! Don't come knocking at our door . . . cuz we will be gone all night!!!

Learning and growing . ..

So this will be short, but since I don't journal except for on this blog . . . I have to mention this. So in the last 3 days . . Araleigh has learned to count. Can I just say .......... it is MUSIC to MY EARS! I can't even believe it. She is starting to talk a lot better and really starting to work on words. Yesterday, we were watching some movie and she was just playing in front of us and out of the blue started counting 'two, free, fow, ive, six, eiiiiiight, nine, TEN!" (she always yells TEN as a finale) YES, as you can see .... she skips one and she skips seven. But its still the cutest thing I have EVER heard. I got her videotaped doing it today . . . but she was counting on my hand and its ugly. . . SO I am going to tackle that task of getting it on film .......... WITHOUT my ugly hand distracting anyone from her pure cuteness! Now its off to bed .......... gearing up for another long week! Hopefully it goes smoothly and we have a fun .... HALLOWEEN filled week!!!! BTW: Brock is having a Halloween Party on Halloween night starting at 8 at the Kershaw. Its for couples . . . and it should be fun! So come if you want to hang out with the fun people! (and yes, it is costume attire!)

Status Report

Cory is now . . . in the middle of Book THREE. AHAHAHAHA. He is really into it and is mad at me for not just telling him what happens. OH THE SUSPENSE he is experiencing. . . I do have to say that this ................................. IS A KNEE SLAPPER! ahahahahaha Now he is going to be counting down the days for the movie .. . . . . and is also hoping that they make ALL 4 movies! Isn't funny, if men would just get over their egotistical manhood . . . . they'd actually enjoy things that we are into! Maybe I can talk him into finishing my quilt for me! lol

Happy Pre Halloween!

We spent all weekend staying at Cory's parents house . . . sitting while they went to State Soccer. There is no place like home! Thats for sure! . . . Araleigh decided since it was an unfamiliar place to sleep that she would wake up between 6-7 am. NOT WHAT I AM USED TO. Let me just say . . . I need to catch up on some major naps! lol Today was fun though . . . we went and carved pumpkins with the family at my parents'. There was a lot of good carvings!! Cory screwed up pretty bad on his . . . but you can't tell. And Araleigh just want to cut them up . . .every time I looked at her she was going for the knifes. OH YES . . . I almost forgot about my incident that I HAVE to write about before I forget. I had my first "ALMOST" a MAJOR disaster, happen to me today. I jumped in the shower this morning and told Araleigh to just wait till I was done to get her in. . . I tend to make better time when I can get ready while watching her in the tub. ANYWAYS, I jump in to HURRY and wash my hair and jump out . . . well I don't hear anything so I curiously/worrisomely clean faster, jump out . . . only to find Araleigh dancing to Mickey Mouse Club, with scissors in her hand and did I mention hair ON THE FLOOR? ..................................................
YEAH, I don't think I knew I could move that fast! I DARTED across the room . . . not to mention I only had a towel on, now on the floor (I WAS IN PANIC-MODE) . . . FREAKING out . . . trying not to yell . . . . and calmly tried to get her to where I could find/see the damages. LUCKILY I got there in time because she only cut a small bunch and only about 2-3 inches . . . and it actually blends in with her hair . . . as far as I could tell. BUT me calmly relaxing in the hot shower . . . . for ANY longer . . . my child would be a raggedy anne doll- went to the butcher . . . style! It was SO SCARY. I didn't realize how much I truly need to watch her now. I have NO idea where she found those scissors . . . but luckily I was there to catch her . . and save her beautiful growing hair. WATCH THOSE SCISSORS MOMS!
Pictures to come of Halloween night . . . I am too tired to do them tonight!

Twilight . . not just for girls!

Okay, so Cory took another business trip to Utah . . . had my ipod . . and decided to listen to Twilight on tape. I was SHOCKED . . . but I think he was semi interested in what the hype was all about. Anyways, he finished it and said that he liked it. He also stated that his one concern was the movie. Which I agree. He thinks it might be a little too corny . . . I HOPE NOT! Cuz that would RUIN it! But I guess we will find out in a couple weeks . . I am SO PUMPED. Best part is . . . I don't have to find a girly friend to take me... hubby is up for the challenge! Anyways, so I guess Twilight isn't just for the girlies!!

Another great weekend!

So we had a great weekend. On Saturday . . I FINALLY got Cory out to rake up the leaves that our ENORMOUS two trees have so generously released on ours, and our neighbors yards. Anyways, the pile was HUUUUUUUGE and Araleigh had a BLAST! It was so much fun to see her run and jump in it. Anyways, I got a bunch of pictures and here are the pages I made of it! Later on we decided to head to Sugar and I worked on Araleighs quilt while Cory decided to take Araleigh up fishing, along with his Dad and Alex. She had SO much fun. It was her first time fishing. . . and Cory said that she absolutely loved it. I am glad we got some good fall pictures before the snow bombards us!! Anyways, hope everyone else had a wonderful weekend!!

Our weekend in Utah!

So I woke up last Saturday to the phone ringing . . . and Cory yelling "get up and get ready, we are leaving for Utah!!" All I could think was . . . "what" and "just 10 more minutes!" The phone was my wonderful brother, who bought season tickets to the BYU games . . . and he called and offered them to Cory and I. So Cory took it as an excuse to get down there and see some old friends . . .plus do some work. So we took off around 12:30 and got there RIGHT at 4:00 (which is kick off) So we were in TURBO mode. Cory's cousins (and one of our closest friends), Becca, took Araleigh with her to their cousins wedding (which Cory's parents were at) so we could go to the game. So we FINALLY arrived at the game . . after waiting for a non existent bus, parking WAY TO FAR AWAY . . . I swear we walked a mile to get there ... did I mention it was FREEEEEEZING cold! (yeah, it snowed). Anyways, we got there and then left about 6 minutes before it ended. Then we DASHED to Bountiful to pick up Araleigh and of course go to his cousin's reception. Then we just spent the rest of the weekend with our friends. Araleigh had so much fun. They got along REALLY well the first little while . . but Araleighs baby that she got for her birthday (did I mention its hardly out of her hands? WE HAVE TO TAKE IT EVERYWHERE) . . . well that is the only thing that caused problems. Apparently all the other girls loved it just as much as Araleigh- problem: there is only one! So it got hairy for while! But it was really fun. We got to go and eat at Kneader's Deli - SO YUMMMMMO~! (which Cory didn't want but ended up loving it) and we also got to go to the Cheesecake Factory . . . and again HOLY YUMMO! It was incredible and the biggest menu I have ever seen! lol The only thing that bugged me was that there wasn't an actual kids menu. So it was real pricey! Anyways, it was a wonderful trip and I know Cory is rejuventated now that he got to spend his quality time with Mike. (I swear they just should've cuddled the whole time!) lol. Anyways, and Cory did manage to get some work done. So all in all we killed 3 birds with one stone! Can't wait to get to see them again, might be sooner than later. Here is pictures from our trip!

ALERT, ALERT . . Twilight FANS!!

OM GOSH . . . they released the FINAL trailer for it. ONE WORD= WOW! Go watch it . . . I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOO not willing to wait til Nov. 21st for the stupid movie. I can't even stand it. I think its going to be SO good!!!
Twilight HD Exclusive Trailer

Araleigh's Party

So on Monday we had Araleigh's party. She had SO much fun and so many people came to support her. It was nice to have everyone there. We had a "Cookie Celebration" . . . so I made about 8 different kinds of cookies (yes, I spent ALL Sunday baking and most of Monday. . . I am SUGARED OUT!), the kids decorated their own sugar cookies . . . and then we also had cake and ice cream. It was crazy . . . by the time everyone devoured the cookies no one wanted cake . . . which was fine (cuz the cookies were better!) Anyways, she got a TON of presents and just had so much fun. Here is her birthday party pages. I didn't fancy them up cuz I need to get a lot of pictures onto one page.

Also, I am probably going to be MIA for a bit on the blogging thing . . because if you read my previous post . . . I have taken on the challenge of making Araleigh a quilt for her bed. Well, for a first timer . . . I am making a HUGE quilt and am putting detail in it that is far too advance for me. So its taking me forever! So I am pretty much tackling that head on right now. So if anyone shows up at my house (please, dont!) My whole kitchen table is covered in material and there is batting and string everywhere! I hope I can get it done in the next year!! Wish me luck . .. cuz boy do I need it!!!

Happy Birthday, love of my life!

You probably think I am wishing my hubby a Happy Birthday . . . hence, love of my life. But you are wrong. Today my baby becomes an official toddler . . . and I am almost weeping. I cannot believe that Araleigh is finally two. Though, the terrible's started at one . . . she has been nothing but a blessing and inspiration to our family. I look at her every day . . . and just feel that I need to be a better person. It's so crazy how the Lord truly blesses us with these little pure and holy angels . . . . sent here to strengthen us and remind us of who we are and where we want to be. As Araleigh is getting older I am realizing how much I truly lack in the mother department. But I am hoping that I can find the strength to teach her what I am called to do. She is everything to me and a priceless gem to Cory. He has said to me so many times, "Do you just get butterflies when she does that?." My answer is always, "yes." It truly is amazing being able to witness the knowledge and curiousity that these children go through. It seems like everyday there is something new. . . whether is a discovery in itself . . . or a new word. It's so funny how fast they catch on the the important things in this life. . . for example she doesn't seem to let me forget to say her prayers. . even though she is only two. I will tell her to get her blanket to go "night night" and I will find her in her room, kneeling . . waiting for us to say it. It melts my heart everytime. Cory and I went through a rollercoaster of emotions until we got her here. I never in my life could imagine the love a parent has for their child . . . until we had our miracle. She truly is that, a miracle to us . . . in every way. I am so blessed to have this chosen spirit in our home. She is the sunshine in our world . . . and I cannot imagine my life without her in it. I hope that she will have a great birthday . . though she won't know what is going on. I am so excited to see what the next year of her life will bring. . . . it's so sad to see our little ones grow up, but a blessing to witness them develop their personalities and increase their knowledge of our world. Happy Birthday, angel. We love you so much! . . . Araleighs birthday party isn't until Monday. . . because everyone that is invited, almost is out of town. So I will get some pictures up on Monday of her party and all her fun presents!!




So for Araleighs birthday I am going to attempt to make a quilt. Let's just say I am totally confused, lost and scared. I am not really a sewer and am PRAYING that I will not screw up. I was pinching pennies to buy the material! So hopefully it will go okay. I have resorted to making a rag quilt . . . since I can screw up and it possible won't be noticeable. But I have taken on a venture of creativity that is scary and I hope I can make it work. For someone who is utterly inexperienced . . . I am hoping my little project and "idea" of what I want will come together, cute . .. and not a disaster! I feel bad for all the people who have wasted time figuring things out for me. Sometime it will get done, if I can figure the stupid thing out!!!!!! WISH ME LUCK!