San Jacinto Ward Christmas Party

Well thanks to the Bodell's for letting me steal this beautiful collage from them. Lately it seems that I'm not updating on my blog as much since I have been sick for the past 3 weeks and feeling like I'm going to die any second, but I found this on their blog and what a perfect way to add a little Christmas cheer to our blog.I can't find the wire that connects the camera to the crappy computer so I can get the pictures up on my blog, so thanks again to the Bodell's for taking some pictures of our family so that our blog is kinda caught up. I admire all the people out in the blogging world who have been so good (ex: Chelsea Fenn, Katie Bodell that keep us so updated) I need that fire again to keep my blog/journal of family events more updated. You girls are my inspiration!!! Hopefully I will get the other computer fixed soon and get back to blogging the right way.

P.s. We had a great time at the San Jacinto Christmas Party thanks to the Bodell's... certain people did not like the loudness coming from our table or our children running all around, but I think that is the joy of the Ward Christmas Party. Others might disagree, but at least the kids had fun!!!


P.P.S. Katie if you would upload other pictures of my family that I could use on my blog that would be super!!!! I will keep checking your blog for more pictures.. thanks again!!!

We have a computer again!!! HOORAY!!!

Well I'm sorry to all the people who follow my blog and have been wondering why there have been no postings for quite a LONG time. Our computer CRASHED Christmas Eve and we have been without communication since then... but that goodness for the crap top as Kera says... My parents have been borrowing my laptop for my mom's personal solitaire time. Well we got it back so now we are connected to the real world again.. finally :) Who knows when our other computer will get fixed do you know anyone who fixes computers for cheap? Please let me know. when I try to turn it on the screen goes blue and says it is dropping files.Who knows what that mean? I'm so computer illiterate. Thanks again mom for saving the day, and bringing my laptop to me. The blogging world thanks you a million times :)

A Visit with Ashley and Randy

It is always fun to visit with Ashley and Lil Randy. Lizzie loves playing with her buddy, and the mommies always like to get together and talk about old times, and all the sill stuff we did growing up. Lizzie and Randy loved going to Kohl's and looking around the toy department. I really wanted to get Lizzie a shape sorter where you place the different shapes and in the holes, since Lizzie loved playing with Jocelyn's. Well Kohl's usually have really great deals on their toys, but I guess with Christmas coming up theyreally wanted to give me a GREAT DEAL!!!! I got one for $3.50! I know I'm a great shopper right? Ashley you so should have gotten one!!! Check out Kohl's next time you need a gift...

12 Month Stats

Well Lizzie went in for her 12 month check up and she did really well even though she had to get 3 shots and her blood drawn... I NEVER would have thought that Lizzie at her age would have to get a needle put in her arm.. It was so sad I felt so bad for her, plus the nurse couldn't find her vein so she was digging it around in her arm. Poor baby!!! Well Lizzie is still good size. She is 2' 7.75" tall, she weighs 26. 2 lbs, her head circumfance is 45.7 cm. She is 75 percentile with her head size, and she is in the 95% for height and weight!!!

Are Pink Ear Plugs really Marshmallows?

So the other day Lizzie was playing in the bathroom while I was taking a shower and got underneath the sink and pulled out my Sleep Pretty in Pink Ear Plugs.. I don't have them because David is a LOUD snorer... but for taking test... it helped me concentrate better... try it!!! Well I noticed that she grabbed the package just like the one above and took it into my room where I couldn't see her... she was SUPER quiet for a couple of mins. and I kept calling her name and she would never come into view... so I did what all mom's would do and get a little nervous. I hurried and finished my shower and as I turned the water off here comes Lizzie and she had opened the package and had pink ear plugs in her hands.. Not thinking anything of it I hurried and dried off and picked up all the ear plugs she dumped on the floor. She wasn't too happy with me and began to cry... Now let's flash forward to Saturday morning... I'm in the shower and David was changing Lizzie's Diaper and he came in, and asked me if Lizzie had been playing with ear plug lately.. I said yes, and kept washing myself... Then David opened the shower door and showed me what was inside her messy diaper.. and there it was a HOT PINK EAR PLUG!!! I guess she thought they were marshmallows :)

Oh Busy Lizzie!!!!!

I can't believe it!!!

Yesterday I asked Lizzie if she dropped her cutie (orange slice) on the floor... not expecting her to respond... she said "I DID!" David and I looked at each other and couldn't believe it. I asked her later that night if she pooped... and she said, "I DID!" and she really pooped!!! My girl is growing up way TOO fast, and she makes me laugh daily... I love all the cute little things she does and says.

Introducing...York Peppermint Patty

Here are some pictures of our new baby. You are probably wondering why we named the fetus York Peppermint Patty... Well if you have ever watched Charlie Brown's Thanksgiving Special.. Peppermint Patty invites HERSELF over to spend Thanksgiving with Charlie Brown. If you watch the show you won't know if Peppermint Patty is a girl or boy. It looks and acts like a boy, but I found out she is a girl. So we thought it would be fun to name our fetus Peppermint Patty.. David added York to it as well. So that is the end of the story... You might be wondering what we are going to name the baby since we have such interesting names for the fetus...If it is a BOY its name will be David Holden or if its a girl Krislynn Marie

Lizzie's Birthday pictures

Lizzie ALWAYS takes the cutest pictures, but let's just say people should never take pictures RIGHT when a child wakes up. Usually JC Penny Portraits are running behind so you usually sit there for about 15 mins while they are taking pictures of other peoples kids. Well this wasn't the case! I walked in a couple minutes early to my appointment and I was really for the chat about how they are running late.. blah...blah...blah.. instead they were"Thanks for coming in!!! We are ready for Lizzie" She had just woken up, and she wasn't not ready to take pictures!!! Don't people understand kids? Well at least I got these shots. Next time I'm going to ask them to take the people behind me first so my child will be ready to smile!!!

Sedona Part 1-The Boys

I had to throw this picture in.. Lizzie just looks susper cute in Uncle Lenny's Hat

The boys had a great time bonding this trip. They spent countless hours down playing tennis or basketball, mini golf, golf, hot tubbin', or any other activity they could do together. We had a great time visiting with all the family that came to Sedona, AZ. The weather was cold and snowy most of the time, but of course it got beautiful the day we left. Sedona is suppose to be the "MOST SPIRITUAL PLACE ON EARTH" since all the vortex's meet there. Let's just say I didn't feel any of its positive energy, but other family members did. Sedona is a beautiful place and the rock formations are spectacular, and the red rock is amazing!

Sedona Part 2-Feeding the Homeless in Flagstaff

Thanksgiving Day we drove up to Flagstaff, Az to feed the homeless. It was a great experience and I totally suggest it to any family. We were able to help prepare the food, serve, and clean up. This food kitchen had a great staff, and the people we came into contact with were blessed they were able to receive a hot meal since it was below 30 degrees outside. I hope my family continues this tradition, since we were able to bless others lives, and able to ponder how lucky and blessed we really are. The cook at this food kitchen was AMAZING!!! At the end we were able to taste some of the food, and let's just say that the food was WAY better than the food we ate this Thanksgiving.

Sedona Part 3-Parker Fun

The Parker family came up to see us and we had so much fun with them. We were sad that The Shumway's couldn't come up and play too... hopefully we will be able to see them soon. We love when we get to visit with the Parker family they are so much fun. Well when the boys went off on one of their adventures the girls did what girls do best... SHOPPING!!! the outlets in Sedona are not the best, but at least they have a GAP, and that made me happy! Lizzie stayed home with David so she could get a nap since she needed one desperately. Thanks honey for time with the girls. We had a great time... but just let me tell you if you ever visit Sedona DO NOT... let me repent that... DO NOT EAT AT THE CAFE IN THE OUTLET MALL. It was disgusting to say the least. My patty melt with bleedy and I asked for med. well and Gigi's food had hair in it.. The service was horrible and the waitress was NOT helpful.

Sedona Part 4-Family Pictures