Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Friday, February 17, 2012
Valentines
Our amazing friend, Ann, put together a huge Valentine's Party for the kids at the church. It was so fun! There were so many stations, good food, good friends, and lots of fun! Unfortunately, my camera battery died after only a few pictures. Boo! I also didn't get a picture of Addy in her Valentine's outfit.
I didn't know where else to put this... so... I made a special Anniversary dinner for Tyler and I. Candles and all! Addy enjoyed it with us too. Baked sweet potatoes, asparagus, and country style pork ribs. Yum!
I didn't know where else to put this... so... I made a special Anniversary dinner for Tyler and I. Candles and all! Addy enjoyed it with us too. Baked sweet potatoes, asparagus, and country style pork ribs. Yum!
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Anniversary Celebrations
4 years! They say the first 3 are the hardest... so smooth sailing from here on out, right? We jumped at the opportunity to get away for a night with a jacuzzi suite at a local hotel, fancy dinner, and a day of drooling over a new car. We were 2 for 3 out of all of those! Not bad!
Here's my great story about our jacuzzi suite. Friday morning, I get a call from our hotel. We started off by confirming our reservation and I was ready to hang up the phone. The hotel clerk then proceeds to tell me that they can longer honor our reservation. I was baffled and proceeded to ask why? After telling me that our room was no longer available I got upset and asked how that could be since we had a reservation and couldn't they make someone else's not available and give us our jacuzzi suite that I had sooo been looking forward to! She proceeds to tell me that due to "unforeseeable circumstances" we can't have it... after a few minutes of beating around the bush she told me there had been ambulances and police and our room would not be clean in time for our stay. Oh... so our room was probably where a murder/suicide occurred, because honestly if there wasn't any blood I think they could have cleaned it up in time. Bummer! So, she gave us their next nicest room, a king suite, a dozen roses, two bags of chocolate, and a voucher for a free night (that never expires!). I was really, really, really looking forward to soaking in a bath all night, but I settled. Some day, I will hopefully have a relaxing bath in a jacuzzi tub.
Dinner was delicious! We went to Hall Street Grill and splurged. We got the 3 course meals complete with delicious bread pudding dessert. Our main dish was delectable and I wish I would have taken a picture before I devoured it.
It was nice to spend an evening, just the two of us. We're grateful to our friends, the Jackson's for taking such great care of Addy. We know she had such a blast!
These two are such great friends! I love watching them together!
Here's my great story about our jacuzzi suite. Friday morning, I get a call from our hotel. We started off by confirming our reservation and I was ready to hang up the phone. The hotel clerk then proceeds to tell me that they can longer honor our reservation. I was baffled and proceeded to ask why? After telling me that our room was no longer available I got upset and asked how that could be since we had a reservation and couldn't they make someone else's not available and give us our jacuzzi suite that I had sooo been looking forward to! She proceeds to tell me that due to "unforeseeable circumstances" we can't have it... after a few minutes of beating around the bush she told me there had been ambulances and police and our room would not be clean in time for our stay. Oh... so our room was probably where a murder/suicide occurred, because honestly if there wasn't any blood I think they could have cleaned it up in time. Bummer! So, she gave us their next nicest room, a king suite, a dozen roses, two bags of chocolate, and a voucher for a free night (that never expires!). I was really, really, really looking forward to soaking in a bath all night, but I settled. Some day, I will hopefully have a relaxing bath in a jacuzzi tub.
Dinner was delicious! We went to Hall Street Grill and splurged. We got the 3 course meals complete with delicious bread pudding dessert. Our main dish was delectable and I wish I would have taken a picture before I devoured it.
It was nice to spend an evening, just the two of us. We're grateful to our friends, the Jackson's for taking such great care of Addy. We know she had such a blast!
These two are such great friends! I love watching them together!
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Hockey Game
Tyler and mine's first date was a Provo Hockey game! This is the first hockey game we have been to since. It was a lot of fun! My mother in-law's friend from High School was getting inducted into the Winterhawks Hall of Fame. We went to a little get together before hand and had some yummy dinner, then to the game. The Winterhawks are 7-0 and it was really fun to watch them play!
I think I look a little fat in this picture, but Tyler looks good! :)
My handsome husband, deep in thought.
The Winterhawks! They are the ones in white.
I think I look a little fat in this picture, but Tyler looks good! :)
My handsome husband, deep in thought.
The Winterhawks! They are the ones in white.
Monday, January 30, 2012
January Happenings
Our computer is being super lame, so I have unfortunately not been able to get on to blog. It's irritating! It's working now, so here we go!
We attempted to make Addy's binkies disappear, by throwing them in the trash. HUGE mistake! She didn't cry as much as I thought she would, BUT she would not take naps anymore and she would stay up as late as 10 playing in her room. We decided to, by we, I mean I decided to give them back to her for nap and nighttime. I am SO not ready for her to be done with naps. So now, we just take it away right when she wakes up. We'll be binky free someday. It doesn't bother me as much now since she doesn't always have to have it. Much better!
This was the first night without her bink. We were amazed that she slept through the night with out it. Previously, she would wake up and cry if she couldn't find her binky. That was probably the most successful thing about the idea!
Addy helped me make cookies the other day. She was such a good helper! She measured and dumped. However, whenever I turned the mixer on she would run to the couch and get into this position...
She didn't like the loud sound of the mixer. Addy would say "I'm scared!" then run away and pretend to be asleep on the top of the couch. Silly girl! She also, wouldn't taste test the cookie dough! Crazy!
She most definitely enjoyed the end product!
Quite often I find Addelyn in her room reading to herself. She LOVES to read! I am so glad! I love hearing her cute little voice when she reads. It's amazing that she remembers what the books are about from when I read to her.
We attempted to make Addy's binkies disappear, by throwing them in the trash. HUGE mistake! She didn't cry as much as I thought she would, BUT she would not take naps anymore and she would stay up as late as 10 playing in her room. We decided to, by we, I mean I decided to give them back to her for nap and nighttime. I am SO not ready for her to be done with naps. So now, we just take it away right when she wakes up. We'll be binky free someday. It doesn't bother me as much now since she doesn't always have to have it. Much better!
This was the first night without her bink. We were amazed that she slept through the night with out it. Previously, she would wake up and cry if she couldn't find her binky. That was probably the most successful thing about the idea!
Addy helped me make cookies the other day. She was such a good helper! She measured and dumped. However, whenever I turned the mixer on she would run to the couch and get into this position...
She didn't like the loud sound of the mixer. Addy would say "I'm scared!" then run away and pretend to be asleep on the top of the couch. Silly girl! She also, wouldn't taste test the cookie dough! Crazy!
She most definitely enjoyed the end product!
Quite often I find Addelyn in her room reading to herself. She LOVES to read! I am so glad! I love hearing her cute little voice when she reads. It's amazing that she remembers what the books are about from when I read to her.
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Week After Christmas Activities
We had such nice weather while in Hermiston! I was a little sad that there wasn't any snow for Christmas, but loved the warmish weather. The guys went golfing on Wednesday, so Camilla and I took the girls to FunLand Park. They loved it! I think they had been cooped up in the house far too long! Addy just wanted to run around the whole time! Later in the week, we went up to Hat Rock and fed the ducks! Addy had a blast!
If you look closely you can see the top of Addelyn's head peaking up above the train... it's in line with the flag pole. She LOVED the train!
If the ducks didn't come eat the bread that she threw she would pick it up and throw it back at them. :)
If you look closely you can see the top of Addelyn's head peaking up above the train... it's in line with the flag pole. She LOVED the train!
If the ducks didn't come eat the bread that she threw she would pick it up and throw it back at them. :)
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
New Year's Eve 2011
We drove home from Hermiston on New Year's Eve. We got home, unpacked, took down Christmas, went grocery shopping, and then settled in for the night. We just enjoyed a quiet night at home. We rented a movie and watched the Dick Clark/Ryan Seacrest countdown to the New Year. We hope the new year brings great happiness to our family! 2012 seemed like it would never come 4 years ago. This is the year that Tyler will graduate from dental school and we will become real adults. No more school! Weird! We're excited and nervous (to be in the real world) for what the future holds for our family. I made Spinach and Artichoke Dip and we drank Sparkling Cider! Yum!
Christmas 2011
This year we spent Christmas with Tyler's family. It was the first time in 2 years that everyone has been together! Crazy! It was so good to see everyone and spend time with everyone! It was fun to see Addelyn interact with her cousin Kennedy. They played fairly well together, considering Kennedy is 1 1/2 years younger. We played games, ate, laughed, talked, saw a movie, went bowling, and enjoyed each others company. What a great Christmas break! I have a TON of pictures. Oh, we also had an Ugly Sweater Party/White Elephant Gift Exchange with the extended family that was in town and celebrated Grandma B's birthday. It was a blast and so fun to see what everyone came up with for Ugly Sweaters.
The whole gang!
The winners! Mary and Cameron.
Christmas Eve breakfast at Denny's.
The yummy food!
Pretty table.
Opening Christmas Eve Jammies! Matchy, matchy! :)
Christmas Morning!!!
This is what Addy did while everyone else opened their presents.
I just wanted to put all three of these in here because it was my main surprise present for Tyler. I bought him a new watch! He LOVED it! I'm so glad because he is pretty picky about his watches (he's had the same one for like 10 years!) You can see when he opened it he had no clue what it was...
Oh.... cool!
I like it!!
Addy playing with her train from Christmas.
"THE H" is me! I got second place... best I've ever bowled!!!
The whole gang!
The winners! Mary and Cameron.
Christmas Eve breakfast at Denny's.
The yummy food!
Pretty table.
Opening Christmas Eve Jammies! Matchy, matchy! :)
Christmas Morning!!!
This is what Addy did while everyone else opened their presents.
I just wanted to put all three of these in here because it was my main surprise present for Tyler. I bought him a new watch! He LOVED it! I'm so glad because he is pretty picky about his watches (he's had the same one for like 10 years!) You can see when he opened it he had no clue what it was...
Oh.... cool!
I like it!!
Addy playing with her train from Christmas.
"THE H" is me! I got second place... best I've ever bowled!!!
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