Truth

This is so true! Cutting out the negativity and only surrounding myself with positive, happy, healthy friendships! You should give it a try, it's refreshing! Happy Monday peeps! 

Happy

Sometimes you gotta wake up in the morning, hang in your pajamas and dance around to music! Specifically happy by pharell Williams. That song gets me going and in a good mood everytime and I can't help but dance around like an idiot. No one is watching but my kids so no need to be embarassed! Embrace your silliness, my kids laugh and laugh when I turn music on and dance around the house. They also love to dance themselves. Win win. It puts us all in a great happy mood! Try it! 

Saw this quote posted by Jules Hough and had to steal it. So appropriate for today! 

Some days when I wake up grumpy, I have to change my attitude and choose joy, be happy, and enjoy my life! Because honestly, it's pretty great and I need to remember that! Happy Friday friends!! Laugh, dance, and choose joy! Have a great weekend! 

And then...

The potty became a stool. 

~Enjoy~ 

8 Months of life and more

Dear Blog world,

I need to blog more often so I don't have a million things to talk about when I finally do.

The past few weeks have been good and bad for us. We have done all sorts of things. Friends visited, visited friends, playing, sick babies, potty training attempts, fun concerts, good news, not so good news, you name it, its probably happened. Needless to say I went to bed feeling pretty frustrated last night. More on that later. But waking up to this happy girl makes it so much better!

She now 8 months! Time flies by. She's around 14 pounds as of my home scale. She goes in for an official weigh in next month. She's still wearing 0-3 and 3 month clothing, but as of a few days ago she is finally in size 2 diapers! Kayden was in size one diapers for like a month, very different!

Kayden is so much fun! But he's also getting harder as he's gaining more and more independence. I want him to be my little chubby baby forever. Sigh, but they must grow up! He's talking a lot now! Its basically the funniest cutest thing ever! He loves to mimmick things we say. Some of his favorite sayings are... 

I wuv you. 
Come on
Speeeeeeky 
I did it!
Tickle tickle!! 

Here ya go!
I wuv you sissy
Hi Sissy!! or Hi baby!
If he cant see his sister he will say Sissy gone???? then look for her. 
Help me (usually says that while Im changing his diaper, asking his sister to help him! haha)
Hey babe (wonder who taught him that ;) ) 
I wuv you binky. He's addicted to his binky, the day we actually take that thing away is going to be a fun post to write about. If I survive! We try to take it away during the day and he will say Binky gone??? Then look down at his empty hands and pout, then look around for it. Its kind of sad. haha.  
Oh that little boy. He says so many funny things. We tried to start potty training and he loves to say potty poo poo?? But it hasn't quite happened yet. I also haven't committed 100% to it. I will soon.... haha. 
He's learning animals and all of their sounds. His favorite is monkey ooo ooo aaa aaa! haha.
Chicken Bock Bock Bock  
He can also count to ten! Genius child. 
I need to do a video of his animal noises and counting. Its so cute!


Changing subjects,
               Sometimes Im not sure how much I want to share on this blog. But I feel like some things need to be written down or vented about. As some of you know we put in our paper work for our sealing over a year ago. We have been WAITING and WAITING hearing excuse after excuse as to why the paper work is delayed. Davids dad was a voice of reason for us in our more frustrated times last year, he would always tell us he knows another couple in his ward who are going through the same thing, which eased our minds. 

               Finally we had had enough and went to our current newly put in bishop to see what is going on. He informed us that he would put it on his top priority and get it taken care of. We had heard this before but felt like he would actually get it taken care of. HE HAS. Thank the heavens above. He called SLC (was it really that easy) they said they have had our paper work for a year and have been waiting for a certain letter that we thought was sent with our paper work. Apparently it wasn't. So thats all it took. ARE YOU KIDDING ME?? So now it really should be happening soon, Its been VERY frustrating and has tested our patience, but now the final letter is in and it shouldn't be long now. As my friend Nikki would say, BLESS AMERICA. We can't wait to finally have this taken care of, its been weighing on my mind for over a year and Im happy to hear some good news. I was frustrated that we had been put around the ringer the last year with excuses and more excuses, but feel happy we got a new bishop who took the time to figure it out for us! The main reason Im sharing this is to give a little explanation to my friends and family of why we haven't done this yet. I got my endowments over a year ago, just been waiting for sealing clearance. Its almost here! We are feeling excited about this information and can't wait to take our babes into the temple for that special day. I know its not the most ideal situation, but in the end all that matters is that we are sealed as a family for time and all eternity. Thats all that matters to me, the waiting will be worth it! Thanks to my friends who have listened to me talk and complain about this process time and time again. We can finally see a light at the end of the tunnel! We will let everyone know that wants to attend when this day will be! I was feeling frustrated about this last night, but thinking more clearly today Im happy its finally sorted out! 

ALSO! We added a new member to our family, you're thinking a puppy right?? WRONG. A new macbook air for me! It's a beauty!! David was discussing the fact that he needs a new iMac for his work aka recording studio. I said ok but I want a laptop again, I have an iPad but its so hard to do a lot of things on it, like typing up this blog! So I think having this laptop I will be blogging up a storm! WATCH OUT! Or I won't, will see. So now Im learning how to work blogger on a computer,  fun times! 

ALSO! My hair has been ridiculous lately. I was feeling so tired of keeping up my blonde roots, but hated seeing roots. So I decided to stop fighting it and do a little ombre action. Might as well jump on the trend (SUPER late I might ad) But atleast I can get away with these new glam roots for a while. My natural hair is really ashy so I put a beautiful color over the top. Im happy with this decision for lazy mom hair. Lets face it, being a mom of 2 kids is busy, I hardly have time to get my hair done! My poor little baby is REALLY attached to me. Sigh, good and bad. LOVE HER!  Im kind of loving my hair. No more ridiculous roots! Just lazy golden blended down roots. Sorry this photo is such a weird angle, my hair is really long so thats the only way to get it all in a photo. 

This post is kind of a bunch of stuff in one trying to catch up a little. Ill be better about less subject matter in one post!  Well thats all for now, my baby is awake from her nap high pitched screaming at me. More later!
Ta-Ta for now! 

Last little gem. 

Summer bucket list

I am the first to admit the cold snowy weather can really affect my mood. So the fact that spring is right around the corner has me excited planning all the fun activities we will soon be able to enjoy! Believe it or not, Utah has a ton of fun kid friendly things to do in the warmer months, and we have lots of fun things we want to try or do this summer. 

Call this our summer in the Provo area bucket list.. Because if I start listing places out of Utah County this will be the longest post in America and no one will want to read the whole thing. You're welcome. 

•Swimming and playing outside. We can't wait to bask in the warm sunshine on our skin all day everyday. At a park, or a fun swimming pool. One place we are really excited to try is The Provo Rec Center. 

They have a really awesome splash pad and indoor outdoor pool area we have been hearing about! 

•Pass of all passes

We got this pass for Christmas for us and the babes. It gets you into all sorts of activities, sporting events, but we are most excited to go to Seven Peaks. More water playing fun, I plan on getting really tan this year... will see if it happens! Last summer I was pregnant, fat, and swollen so it wasn't that fun to go swimming. This year will be great! 

•Lindon aquatics center.

I feel like this place is a hidden gem, we have gone a few times last year and always had a good time. They have all sorts of play areas for little kids that are relatively shallow, a lazy river for relaxing, slides, deep pools, and outdoor surfing! What could be better! The perfect combination to please everyone and have a wonderful day in the sun. 

Random photo I found on line, no I don't know this dude... not creepy at all. 

~Utah has a pretty booming music scene, so we quite enjoy going to outdoor concerts. This year will be no different considering David's clients are growing in number and we love to go out and support each one! One of the perks of his job is knowing all these amazing musicians and getting to see them grow as artists. It's so fun to go see them perform live! 

•Riverwoods mall has a cool outdoor stage that they have a lot of local bands play at, as well as they always have other fun events going on. We love going to eat, and then catching one of our favorite local singers or bands live right outside the restaurants.

 It stays light out later at night in the summer, it's warm and beautiful with the sun setting. Heaven. Perfect setting to be outside with the fam enjoying so music. If it's still hot out, don't worry they have a little splash pad right infront of the stage for kids to jump around in! 

•Stadium of fire is one of our traditions we will be continuing this year. It's a really fun outdoor concert in the byu Stadium that has a huge fire work show at the end. It also is always on 4th of July. It's an amazing way to celebrate every year! Some of the head liners in the past have included.. Kelly Clarkson, Cirque du soleil, Beach Boys, Carrie Underwood, Brad Paisley, Jonas Brothers to name a few. I'm not sure if they have announced who it will be this year yet, stay tuned! 

•Concerts at the Scera outdoor shell theater! Bring a blanket or rent a chair, hang out and relax while enjoying some smooth jazz. Or something like that. 

 

•FOOD. Hey, do I love food?? Yes, yes I do. Have I turned into a major foodie, would I love to try every little hole in the wall but delicious restaurant in Provo?? Yes I would! There are so many fun restaurants I have to try or look forward to continuing too go to this summer. A few on the list... 

• Sammy's cafe. Our favorite for shakes.

Yes, it's as delicious as it looks.

•Bam Bams BBQ. Another I have been meaning to try and am looking forward to it. The husband loves BBQ and gives this place a giant thumbs up! 

I have heard super great things about this place, and when they throw a sold out sign up on the door half way through the day you know it must be good! 

•Waffle luv food truck 

I love a good waffle covered in Nutella and whipped cream.

 

•Sodalicious. I also love a good diet coke on a hot summers day, and frosted sugar cookie. Can't wait to try some of the clever name and drink flavors they have come up with! 

•Blue Pablano 

Another hole in the wall place I went and can't wait to go again. Anyone who knows me knows I LOVE a good taco!!! 

Here's a screen shot of the photo from last time I went! Can you say yum!! It's a little tiny place off of Provo center street where you can sit outside and eat. It's so fun on a warm summers night. 

•BYU Creamery, for delicious ice cream duh! 

~I know there are tons of other little foodie places I want to try this summer, and I'll blog about them as I go! If you know of any place I need to try please leave it in the comments below! Or call me, and we can go together, I promise I'm lots of fun! If you love trying new delicious food as much as I do we will get a long great! I'm also looking for a really good pizza place, suggestions are appreciated! 

•carnivals and fairs. We went to strawberry days in pleasant grove last year, and it was fun! Yummy food, cute little rides, boutiques selling fun stuff. I loved it. But again I was super pregnant so I spent most of the time walking and eating. 

The fresh strawberries and cream is what it's all about! 

There are a bunch of fairs and carnivals in July that I want attend around here! So much fun. If anyone has been to one that was super fun I need to know about let me know! 

•Rodeo. Another summer thing to do with family and friends. Can't wait to go again this year! There are a bunch around these parts, YEEEE HAWW! Haha.

•Freedom Festival Grand Parade on July 4th! I have told David over and over we need to go to this but something always comes so we don't end up going. This year Kayden might actually enjoy it so we will give it a try! It's hard with little kids who can't sit still for long so will see how it goes.  

•Para gliding. This is technically outside of Provo but I'm so excited for it I had to ad it to the list. David got us tickets for Christmas as a fun little thing to do together this year, but we are waiting for warmer weather. 

This is going to be me peeps. Flying over your heads cool calm and collected with not a care in the world... Ok who am I kidding.. I'll probably be freaking out. BUT, I am still excited for a little danger. My mother in law was very worried when we told her we are doing this, "but you have kids." Don't worry Louise, we will request to fly at different times just incase. ;) 

I'll be the first to admit, I wasn't super happy or excited about moving back to Orem/Provo. But everytime I see someone post about the fun things to do in this area it gets me pumped. 

It's all about making the best out of where you are. Which this summer we plan to do fully! If anyone wants to join us on these adventures or has fun ones we need to ad to the list let me know! 

Thanks for reading, Ta-Ta for now!!! 

The past 2 weeks in a nut shell...

The things we do to entertain ourselves... Paint toes.. This was harder than I thought it would be! 

Play on an indoor slide courtesy of grandma and grandpa 

Then I took him outside for a minute on a real slide! It wasn't AS freezing when the sun was out and his cold seems to be going away finally! 

Then we played in a super fun kind of ghetto tent my parents brought over. My sister and I were obsessed with it when we were little! It's seen better days but Kayden was so happy! We have been making tents out of sheets and blankets and every time we are in it he says, speaky! That's his way of saying spooky. 

I put his mattress in it to make it more comfortable. He was thrilled.

The things we do to entertain ourselves when it's cold outside. Haha. 

~This past week we went up to Ogden to hang out with the fam for a few days. David couldn't come because he had to work, so it was the babes and I playing all week, then he came during the weekend. We had loads of fun. 

Kayden loves going to the tree house museum whenever we are there. It's a huge place kids can run around and play with all sorts of things, they have a train area, Lego room, musical instrument room, little pretend houses and schools, a theater to put on plays just to name a few. It's really fun for him! 

He could play there for hours and hours! 

We went more than once! 

We spent a little time at night tickling each other, giggling, and making silly faces before bed.

 

This little 7 month old girl is loving baby food! She's eating all sorts of things and she's loving it. She's also sitting up and pulling herself up against everything. She loves to crawl and follow me around and then touch my feet to get my attention. 

I spent some quality time with my nephew Braxton and took him bowling and to an arcade to play games! Then after we went out for ice cream, it was a fun time. I need to remain the favorite aunt of course so I made it extra fun ;) just kidding Alicia! 

Random selfies with Kayden saying surprise! My moms wall paper is amazing I know... 

Then I had a dinner date with some of my favorite peeps I haven't seen in a while, it was a lot of fun! I also finally got to meet Cams adorable boyfriend. He's really sweet and I had a great time getting to know him! 

Kayden was saying Hi!!!! Waving in this photo, about to get into the bath. He's the happiest kid, so much fun! 

We had a breakfast donut date with Kathy Cams mom. Kayden loved his life, he was so spoiled during our little stay in Ogden! Lucky boy.

 

All the fun and constant playing finally caught up with him and he knocked out on the floor. Haha. 

7 month old Bobble head baby girl is really good at sitting up now! 

Here is me as a baby! I like to think we look a little alike! :) 

Kayden loved driving around in this little jeep, I kept trying to sit him in the driver seat but he insisted on sitting in the passenger seat and pushing the gas pedal with his left foot. Luckily that thing doesn't go super fast! He would yell WEEEEEEEEEEE!!! The entire time! Loved it. 

He was definitely chewing on a piece of sidewalk chalk he found, but I think he looks so handsome in this picture. 

He also loved to BOUNCE on the trampoline!!! He would yell bounce the whole time! He's at such a fun age where he can do more an understands more. He's talking a lot more also! It's so cute! 

Needless to say, he was worn out by the time we left! He played hard. That's all from us! 

Ta-Ta for now!! :)