Lately in Texas

Before we close out this busy busy year in Texas, I thought I would do a quick update on these two cute kiddos. 

Easton is my crazy, magnent handed, fireball in a tiny body little boy.  He isn't only walking, he is running and climbing and destroying everything.  Every nce in a while, he will find our book shelf and sit down and look at a book.  Other times he crawls up in my lap.  He gives the best hugs and kisses and knows exactly what "spit it out" means.  He hates cheese, which is great since we switched him back to being Dairy free!  He can eat an entire avacado or two in one sitting.  He LOVES chips and salsa! 

He failed his hearing test at his year appointment.  I don't know anything else other than that.  You see, this place is crawling with Indians (dot, not feather) and his doctor is one.  I have quickly learned I am awful and understanding thick accents.  He is the only one in the family that did not get the flu.

He loves to be outside, and goes straight to the road.  He thinks it is funny to watch me run after him screaming no. 

For a little qhile he constantly had a goose egg on his forehead.  We finally put the coffeee table out in the garage.  He still wont sleep through the night.  He loves mickey mouse, and will ONLY watch tv for about 10 minutes, MAX. 

we sure love this little fireball, and I cannot imagine life without him. 

                                                               notice the forehead, ugh!!

 Which now leads me to Kendyl.  Her and Easton are the best of friends, and the are constantly making each other laugh! 

 Kendyl is still little Kendyl.  She now has an attitude and I honestly dont know where she is getting it.  She sometimes talks like a teenager, it is almost scary.  She stilll loves her princesses, but we are now allowed to call her by her given name.  She is pretty dang smart too.  We were at the mall the other day and a store was handing out reindeer antlers and the lady asked what her name was to write it on her hat.  She then said Kendyl...K-E-N-D-Y-L.  Granted, she has been able to write her name for a while, but it was still fun to watch her use her smarts.
She has the memory of an elephant.  She will say, mom do you remember 2 years ago when we bought animal cracker and went to the park?  uhhh. no i dont but, YES I do remember. 
She is having so much fun at school.  And now that I am her new teacher, she has become a great little helper.  She constantly dresses herself, but makes sure she doesnt go without a skirt or a dress.  if it is too cold out, she puts on her pants then a big giant tutu.  She has the final say on how her hair will be that day. 
Her leg is still bothering her, and quite honestly I am at a loss of what to do for it.  I 100% do not trust the doctors here.  She has had knee pain quite a bit in the same spot,.  More so after she plays hard.  For the first 6 or 7 months I told myself it was just growing pains.  Then I started to notice a pattern and that it was ALWAYS in the same place.  Before we left Florida, they xrayed it and said there was apparent inflamation of the soft tissue, but they didn't know why since she has not had an injury. they wanted me to bring her back if it was swollen or red on the next episode.  Well, its happened a lot, but it is always late at night when nobody is open, and well, we dont live in Florida anymore.  I am having her get her 4 year old check up in Utah over the Holidays, so I guess we will go from there.  We sure miss our pediatrician in Florida. 

Anyway.  Jase is super busy at school.  I think he can sure use a break.  He literally did not come home last night until 11:00 at night.  Thankfully he came home for lunch and ate 3 PB and J sandwhiches.  He is now an advisor in young mens, so that is an extra load on him.  He is counting down until Easton can go into nursery. 

I am still working at the Pre k3 school with infants and toddlers.  I am having a lot of fun with them, even though I have to do long deep breaths.  No im just kidding, the kids are so fun and so sweet.  I am starting to pick up a bit for photography, which is so fun and so great. 

 

Disney Christmas party

Well, we FINALLY got to take Kendyl to Disney World.  We went to Mickeys Very Merry Christmas Party! Im telling ya, this is the way to do Disney!  Plus you get all the free Hot Chocolate and cookies you want!  This year we got rained on the entire time.  Good thing it wasnt a down pour, just a steady rain.  Since we were at disney, the rain was magical, and i have never enjoyed getting rained on until this day!

Kendyl about died in excitement!  During the parade I thought her arm was going to fly off from her waving so hard at all the characters.  Her favorite ride was the carousel.  When we were getting off she turned and laughed and said, my horse just pooped!  (what the!?) 

She was a little scared of Belle at first but then warmed right up to her.  Our favorite was when she ran and gave Minnie the BIGGEST hug!  Seriously it could have been a commercial! 

We rode a few rides and met a few characters. We watched the parade, the castle light show then the fireworks.  I of course had to ride space mountain...solo!  It still makes me giggle.  I secretly think Jase had the time of his life, even though he wont admit it.  Easton was a trooper and just soaked it all in! 

We didn't even get to do everything we wanted to do.  I already cannot wait until we go back!  After all, we have to soak it all in while we live close! 

So here is our trip in pictures!

 

                                                        First arriving to the castle!

                                                    After Kendyl warmed up to Belle.  She was Chip in the play.

                                                     Jase was a guard.....he knows he loved it!

                                                   Kendyls magical minnie mouse moment

                                          I was star struck and a little teary eyed myself

                                             kendyl on the carousel...that is her horse that pooped.

                                                    Here was Easton being a trooper!

                                                 Castle Transformation

Us on Main Street.  AHHH we love Christmas

 

One month update

I cannot believe how incredibly lucky I am to have the family and friends that I have.  We were granted a good week with my mom in town taking care of us, then Jases parents.  Kendyl misses having pals to play with and have sleepovers in her room.  My neighbors here are amazing and are always quick to make sure im still sane in the blue house. 

Easton (Figaro as Kendyl is adament his name is) has colic or something like that.  He may have a milk allergy, but it has not been "diagnosed" but for the mean time im off dairy.  Oh how I miss my morning cereal!  All we know is he likes to cry.  Other than the crying, we love the little guy and we think he is so cute and a perfect fit into our family!  Kendyl loves the heck out of him and loves to give him hugs and kisses.  She also loves to wake him up, because I guess having a quiet house is not up her alley.  Me on the other hand, I feel like I get a fresh breath when its quiet....unless its too quiet, then I know miss bug is into something she isn't supposed to be.

I hate to admit but Kendyl has been watching a little more tv than I would like her to.  Heck, I am too.  Something to help drain the crying noise, and the nonstop feedings!  Im lucky to get a shower.  I struggle during quiet time if i should shower, clean, rest, do dishes, wash clothes, etc.  Im lucky to get one chore done a day, whether its a load or two of laundry to getting us breakfast lunch and dinner at a decent time.  Seriously, how people have twins or more than 2 kids or kids super super close in age, I have no idea.  Maybe Im missing to secret.  If you have it, pass it this way. 

Easton is a little piggy and weighs in at 10 lbs 3 oz at his 1 month check. I have no idea what percentile that is because my doc said as long as its going up thats all i really care about.  I do know its somewhere around 50%tile.  I love her pediatrician.

We were also able to get our pictures taken by the INCREDIBLE Renee Jacobsen Photography.  She did such an amazing job.  Money well spent!  Seriously Florida friends, get on her! 

Oh and....its time to say goodbye to our blue smurf house.  Im a little sad to say goodbye.  Im a lot happy toget more space.  Kendyl HATES the idea of leaving the blue house and wants nothing to do with it.  As bad as this house sticks out as a sore thumb, I secretly hope they never paint it back to a color that isn't so....out there. 

Jase and I are doing great.  He is busy working and hunting.  Im busy being a mom.  I just signed up for the Disney Princess Half Marathon at Disney World.  I am beyond excited.  I chose my princess to be Ariel.  Now if I can only find the time to train!  :)

Below are just 4 of our pictures....

 

 

Long Update

My little brother Trevor had a heck of a season for Northridge Baseball.  Lets just say, they made softball when I played, look AMAZING! ha ha poor baseball boys.  In this season they won NO GAMES, hey but they lost all of them.  All of the coaches quit.  And on top of that I think Trevor is up to 16 baseball scholarships.(I lost count long ago)  WOO HOO!  He will probably end up in Arizona but when he thinks he makes up his mind he ends up getting another phone call of an offer.  We are so proud and happy for him.  These are some pics from their last home game!

 These are all of the seniors.

 Kendyl LOVES her uncle chebs!  oh, and that hat!

 Here we are, Trevor, Buggy and me!  (see me rockin my baseball shirt!)

 And Trevor, Bug, me and Jase! 

So the other day we were on our way to a wedding reception.  We told bug to get ready and she met us at the door like this.  Hat, baby, and purse.  She is such a diva.  She will not leave the house without her hat. 

 Here is us together!

 And another variation of her hat!  seriously we love her personality, and she always keeps us laughing!

 The other day we went shopping with one of my very best friends Courtney.  We just walked over to City creek.  I guess shopping wore her out cause this is how we found her.

 A couple weeks ago my mom and I stopped at Petersen Farm supply.  I stayed in the car with bug so she could somewhat nap.  My mom brought out a little chick and kendyl woke up to the chick standing here.  Needless to say she kinda picked it up and was like yuck and moved it.  She then noticed what it was and loved it and was giving it kisses.  We also brought out a bunny and a duck as well!

Then we were clothes shopping with my mom.  While she was trying them on I kinda lost bug.  (bad mom moment) anyway, I called her name and she came running around the corner with this hat (headband) on!  We cannot get enough of her! 

This little girl is 18 months old now.  She weighs 22.2 pounds and is now TERRIFIED of the doctor.  She saw that nurse and screamed bloody murder until we left.  Poor thing.  Scared her so bad that on Monday when I went to get my hair lasered she thought she was in a doc office again and screamed.  Thankfully Jess and Brayden rescued her and took her to get a slurpee and skittles!  Thanks guys we love you!  She is so so much fun and is a little copycat.  We have to be careful what we say now days. She loves counting the cars 1..2..3.. off our deck.  She loves to look for the moon.  She absolutely LOVES chips and salsa, and is learning to kick her legs in the swimming pool.  She gets the opportunity on Saturday to show off her cuteness since she has been picked to model for a boutique photo shoot. 
As for us, were super super busy.  We have to ship our stuff to Florida by the 8th, and in that time we have a baby shower, Jase teaching father and sons on fishing, my sisters wedding, My brothers graduation, Jase gone to Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, and Florida, pack, pack pack...were super busy so if anyone wants to come help us that week we will feed you pizza and root beer floats! ha ha.  no were absolutely thrilled to be headed to Florida again.  Every night I come up with a list of what I want to do there.  So far
-Swim with dolphins
-Sea World
-Beaches (tons of them)
-surfing lessons
-Find a great beach workout
-hopefully do ragnar (Miami to key west0 or the Disney princess half marathon
-see the baby cows
-Fresh squeezed orange juice
and eat the best produce in the world!

anyway sorry about the long update, but bug is napping and i have to catch up!

Salt Lake City!

OK wow, where to start! I have been going through my camera and just thought wow, I need to get these documented so this is a big update with a large amount of pictures!

These past few weeks in Salt Lake have been a blast.  We are trying to do so many fun things that we hit the bed every night tired as can be. 

-We got a new car and within the week it was minorly hit in the parking lot.  No pics yet, were just now not getting rain so within the next few days i will get one up!  Its a 2011 Hyundai Santa fe, we found it online and Jase put in a ridiculously low offer with a fake name (cause honestly we didn't think they would accept it) to our surprise, they did so next we had to look into it as to why they were selling it so cheap...turns out it was just on a subaru lot on a trade in and it was in PERFECT condition!

-we have gone to city creek a lot.  Not just to shop but just to get out of the house and walk around.

-We go to lots of Trevor's baseball games and Buggy loves it!

-We went to a Bees game on a night Trevor was working.  It was fun for Bug to see him down on the BIG field, she was also really interested in the train. kept pointing and saying Choo Choo!

-We had my Birthday! YAY!  here is a little fact: Since my last birthday we have moved 5 times!  FIVE!

-Were anxiously awaiting moving to Florida.  We can't wait to go surfing, go to the beach, paddle board, be so so warm, (TAN) and be back with some of the best people I have ever met.

-We sold Jase's truck, I couldn't stand that truck! (the one that semi caught on fire while I was 7 months prego on a mountain)  Don't worry we fixed everything so it was in great shape!

-Kendyl is a little jibber jabber now.  She says everything!  This morning i sneezed and she looked at me and said oh dear (in an English accent?) I said bug did you go pee pee in your diaper and she said pee pee!  (uh?)  she knows head shoulder knees and toes along with the facial features... When we get out of the elevator she runs down the hall in the wrong direction.  Then when we get to our door to unlock it, she takes off and is clear down the hall again.  She is WILD!  She loves balloons, animals, splashing water, coloring, eating, chocolate milk, and trashing the house in 1 minute flat.  She loves the blinds and looking outside at the cars, she hates car rides sometimes, and loves baths.  She is getting too big too fast but we love her and everyday it just gets funner and funner!

now onto pictures from FOREVER ago until now

This is a Cajun boil that we do up at the ranch that has now become a tradition.  No plates, or utensils, use your fingers only and eat up!  mmm! sausage, shrimp, potatoes, corn and onions.

 This is also from last summer up at the ranch.. she has grown so much since then!

 Happy valentines day 2012!  Had to deck out in pink right?

 That night we had our fun friends come and frost sugar cookies!  Becca, Quin, Cami, Kody and Brylie!  We miss them all SO much!

 We are finally in Salt Lake so we checked out city creek!  I LOVE Tiffany's but could never afford anything.  Although last night we saw a lady with a HUGE Tiffany's bag and it had a big box in it and a littler bag.... She had to of spent SO much money my jaw dropped!

 Little bug chillin at the fountains with dad!

 At the Bees game all she wanted to do was ride the choo choo

 Then after she was TERRIFIED of the Bee.  She kept her distance after this.

 She got to go down on the field in between innings with her favorite unkie Chebs!

 Yesterday we took advantage of the warm weather and headed to the zoo with the Wrights (-David) We had so much fun! It was super hot and my allergies kick into full gear tho. 

 She liked the elephant

 could careless about the Tiger...

and HATED the giraffe.  weird? 
Anyway this is us in a nutshell right now.  Call us up and come on down to play, we have a blast!
oh and PS, thanks so much to everybody who made my birthday wonderful.  I got so spoiled it was crazy!  Thanks again, we love you all!

busy busy busy

Well we have had a couple busy last few days and this next week is a pretty busy one as well! I am getting ready for bed just thinking of it!
On Friday we headed to Utah. We got all the way to Idaho Falls (half hour away) and I got a sick feeling that I left my straightner on. We made some frantic phone calls and decided to turn back around. There goes an hour, and to my surprise, it was off. We finally made it to Layton and headed straigh to the most wonderful girls wedding, Kylie Suarez. Seriously she was beautiful and I am SO happy for her. We had family chicken taco night once John got in from Vegas and off to bed. (Were so exciting)
Saturday Kendyl woke up warmer than warm. I just thought please not today, i have a list of people to see and errands to run. Well the tylenol didn't even phase her and all she wanted to do was lay on my chest. We did get some errands done before Trevor went to the dance with the cutest girl! I am so happy I am so close to home so I can not miss this stuff. We headed to dinner for Jases birthday. I just wasnt feeling the dinner, and either was Kendyl.
We got home at 9 and Kendyl immediatley started vomitting. Off to the doc since the med wouldn't work and vomitting. Her temp was up to 103.2. I thought for sure her UTI was back to haunt us. Came back normal, no bad ears, no bad throat.....pretty much just watch her the next few days. UGH seriously! So sorry to EVERYBODY that I didn't get to come and see u guys. I will be down in like 3 weeks so we will catch up then.

We finally made it back to Rexburg for an exciting and stressful week ahead of us.
Jase has quite a few tests with midterms this week. I am going to finish the Lazyman Ironman.
Its Valentines Day. Its Jases Birthday. Kendyl needs to feel better, oh and she is teething! I hope Courtney gets kicked off the Bachelor and I hope Conda gets kicked off Biggest Loser.

Kendyls update* She says no to everything. Even if Mickey Mouse asks her to help in something on tv...its always no. She loves to have "tickets" and have her winning name called out and she throws her hands in the air and yells YAY! She is obsessed with books and stickers. She still loves her bff Brylie right next door. She yelled OH TOODLES the other day. She absolutely loves the Price is Right. She is still a pretty darn good napper. Here are her latest pictures! Enjoy. And we miss everybody back home! :)