Halloween

We had a fun Halloween this year. The kids and I dressed up and went to our ward party. Owen was a white ninja, Ellie and I were both witches. Shane had to work until 6 so he didn't make it to the party until it was almost over. Once he got home we headed up to my parents so I could hang out there with Ellie while he took Owen out to get some candy.


My brother, his wife and my youngest nephew meet us there so they could go out together trick or treating. It was a fun to get together, but it was my first night not going out since Ellie was so little and the weather wasn't that good. Owen seemed to have a lot of fun though.



My dad dressed as the White Rabbit

My dad and Ellie (She loved his costume)

Me, Jenner, my dad and Owen

The Big 30

So I turned 30 this year. Can't believe it. Seems like 30 was so far away, but crept up on me fast. I had the day off from work, so the kids and I were able to sleep in. Shane had school and then had to work. I went to Owen and Ellie's Halloween party at their daycare. They got to get dressed up in their costumes, played games and got lots of candy. At the party Owen poked me in the left eye with his finger. He managed it get most of his finger tip in there it seems. It caused my eye to water, but through out the rest of the day it hurt really bad and I wasn't able to keep any mascara on it. Looked pretty stupid since I was still going places.

After the party, I went to lunch with my mom and then my friend Polly was up at WSU for class. She stopped by my parent's and we got some frozen yogurt at Frogurt. Love that place! It was nice to talk with her and catch up on things. She lives down in Lehi, so we don't get to spend much time together. It was really good to see her. Love ya SMALLS!

After that I went and got my hair done. It was a little treat for myself. Love having someone else do my hair. I added a lot more red to it since I was so bleached out with blonde. Kind of wanted to go back to how it used to be. I like it, but Shane can't wait for me to have it done again. (He's a blonde lover at heart!). I also had it cut into more of an A line.

It was a nice birthday to spend some time with my kids and family. Thanks everyone for the well wishes and the love that was shown.

Owen dressed up as a white ninja

Ellie as a cute little witch (I made her tutu)

My eye later that night. YUCK!

My new hair

Ellie-5 months

Ellie is now 5 months old. Crazy to think how fast a month has gone by. My friend, Kerstin had her baby boy earlier this month and it is so crazy how little a new born is. I thought Ellie looked so big after I saw him. She is more active now and is seriously trying to move everywhere. She hasn't quite got to crawling yet, but rolls and scoots. She definitely weighs more as well. I think we could be pushing close to 20 lbs. LOL! We will see though, her 6th month appt is at the end of next month. Can't wait to see how much she has grown. Here are some newer pics of her;

She had rice cereal on her face. Just thought she looked cute.

She sees the flash now and her eyes get really big. CRACKS me up!

Fun in North Ogden

I spent that last 5 days up in North Ogden taking care of my brother's kids so that he and his wife could go on a trip to Florida for my brother's work. Mark and Wendy never really get the chance to go away together. There last trip was last year when they were gone for a week. Before that I think it was before they even had any kids. Anyways, I took care of my niece (Ali) and nephews (Adam, John Paul and Jenner). Then I took Owen and Ellie up with me. It was a house full of kids, but it went pretty well. Got them up for school, picked them up from school, went to a soccer game and had a good time hanging out. They are good kids and I wish that I was around them more like when they were younger. We had pizza and treats (soda pop, cookies etc.) Watched the Killers and that was a good show. Didn't see the ending to that one coming. Also went to Toads on Monday night as our last night out. My brother and sister-n-law didn't get in until early Tuesday morning. It was really fun to hang out with my family.

John Paul and Ansley

Jenner and Ali


Owen and Adam

Ellie-4 months

Can you believe that Ellie is now 4 months old?!?!? I CAN'T. It has gone by way too fast. Ellie now weights about 15 lbs and is in the 75th percentile. She is also 26 inches long and is in the 95th percentile. She had to get more shots again and did a little bit better this time. Still is sad to hear her cry when she gets them. She was also put on Amoxicillin because she has bronchitis and it wasn't getting any better. Her cough is now getting better and she is sleeping through the night again, YAY!!!!

What Ellie can do now:

• Rolls over, back to front and front to back
• When on her tummy she can move 90 degrees to see what is around her
• Brings her feet up to her mouth and tries to eat them
• Tries to bring her legs under her to push forward (attempting to crawl)
• Laughs (especially when Owen makes her)
• Grabs for whatever is placed in front of her
• Sings
• Watches TV (Baby Einstein, Sponge Bob, football) Loves the colors
• Eating some solid foods (rice cereal, bananas, pears, carrots)
  

Loving her Lovey

Chillin' in her Bumbo

Not loving her tutu

I want these dots and my feet

Owen was also seen at this appointment because he is now 4 years old. Owen only weights a whopping 34 lbs. He was barely 30 lbs last year. Kind of funny how you have a skinny one and a chubby one. Would totally be nice if you only gain 4 lbs a year, haha. Owen actually had to get a booster this time and he wasn't too happy about it. I wouldn't have been either. He was brave though and got a treat.

Diaper Cake

Well I decided to be creative for a change and make something for a baby shower, a diaper cake. I was given one by my sister-n-law at my baby shower and I loved it so much that I wanted to attempt one for my friend Kerstin. She is having a boy and I wanted the colors to match his room. They are brown, cream and light blue. It was really fun to make and it wasn't too hard either.

The very bottom is a receiving blanket and then you build up from there. Inside the bottom layer you put a box of wipes. Inside the second layer I put baby soap. That way the lids were able to hold the top layer on. Then you just decorate with toys or other little things. The top I put a lovey (that is what we call Ellie's). I thought it turned out pretty cute.

Trains in South Weber

In September we had a park open that has a little train track all the way around it. Owen was so excited to check it out. There were 3 trains there running and giving rides to kids and adults. They are looking at expanding it and adding another track. The trains are going to be there once a month for kids to be able to ride. I love this idea and Owen has asked every day since if we could go back to ride the trains again.

Ellie even enjoyed it

Where did August go?

Well, I haven't posted since earlier this month. We have certainly been busy. Went to Lagoon, Shane got home from his two weeks of military training, blessed Ellie, went to the Davis County Fair and school has officially started.









Ellie wore my blessing dress and it almost didn't fit, LOL! The slip was a little snug to get on her, but seriously if we would of waited any longer it totally wouldn't have fit at all. I have started a tradition when we blessed Owen that he wore Shane's blessing outfit and when I found out I was having a girl, I asked my mom if I could have my dress for her. So maybe my kids will do the same.

Ellie loving her tub time. She just kicks and coos. It is so fun watching her.

Owen wanted to hold Ellie like he always does, so here is a pic of how he tries to. HAHA


I seriously can't believe it is also time for me to head back to work. I will start back on Monday and I am very nervous about it. I know it will be fine, but I have really enjoyed my time off this summer and I know that I won't have that opportunity again. We are done having kids, so no more maternity leave EVER. Four is a good number and I have got a boy and a girl out of it. I am truly blessed and thank my husband for letting me experience this. I know that this last one wasn't easy by any means nor did it come at the best of times, but I know that it was meant to be so Shane, thank you again for letting me have this experience. I know that you didn't want a little girl, but she has truly been the light in your eyes and I love watching you with her. She will probably be a daddy's girl and I will be chop liver again, but I wouldn't change that for anything. Our family is now complete!

Ahhhh good times

I figured out how to use the scanner today and I have wanted to share this picture of Shane and I, but didn't have the means until now. So this brought back a lot of memories of a great time Shane and I had in Hawaii. Can't believe it was two years ago. Would love to go back again and make new memories. If you ever get a chance to go you really need to. I promise you will love it.

Baby Contest

Well I did it. I entered Ellie into the South Weber Days baby contest. Her age group was 0-6 months. The theme was ' Bodacious Babe' and 'Hippy' attire was the wear. I dressed her in this cute Carter's outfit that was dark brown with bright colorful flowers on it. I thought she was very cute. We got to bring them up one at a time to the front where there were three judges. I think there was a total of 7 babies. 3 boys and 4 girls total. Everyone won something at least and it was fun to participate. Ellie was the second to last girl called up and she won 'Dynamite Dimples'. The next girl called up won Princess. We were so close, but she can't compete with hair. This little girl had tons of it and that is where Ellie lacks. Sorry girl, but you weren't blessed with hair genes. You will have it soon and we will win next time.

Later that evening we went to a family get together and this is a pic I got of me and the kiddos. Thought it was cute enough to share. Ellie didn't really want to look at the camera though, but sure enough Owen did. He is a ham!

Ellie-2 months

Ellie went in for her 2 month check up and she is a very healthy little girl. Shane and I were guess that she was going to be at least 11 pounds because of how much she eats and how well she has been doing. When I put her on the scale it hit 11 pounds and 12 ounces. She was seriously almost 12 pounds. I couldn't believe it. I totally have a fatty baby and I love it. She is 24 inches long. She is in the 50th percentile for her weight and in the 90th percentile for her height. She got her shots today as well and that was very sad. My mom went with me today since Shane is gone to Washington for his two weeks of drill. I had to have the morale support because it would be rough to hear her cry. She was not a happy camper at all but she did very well. She has slept a lot today and has fussed a little, but that is expected. Just wish she didn't have to hurt. Ellie will go back for her 4 month appt at the end of September. Owen will also go at that time to have his annual check up. It will be funny to see what percentile he will be in for his weight because he has always been under. Ellie is not following in his footsteps there.