Sunday, March 21, 2010
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Christmas 2009
We stayed a while there and then headed to my parents house. Kevin and his family spent the night to. For dinner we had tamales and soup. Forgive me Pamela I can't remember the name of it. We had a fun Christmas Eve and the kids went to bed around 9:30. Shea, Madi and Ellie slept downstairs in Laura's room. Carson slept on the floor in my old room and Matt, Lacey and I slept in the bed. I worked the night before so I only got 4 hours of sleep on Christmas Eve so by that night I was exhausted. That night the adults stayed up till about 1:00 am. My poor dad and brother had to help put our "stuff" together. But there was the movie Benchwarmers and gooey Flarp to keep us laughing. Flarp is a wonderful noise making putty! It had my dad laughing so hard that night! It is not Christmas until someone gets a farting toy!
The next morning the early riser was Madi at about 5am but we all stayed asleep until about 7:30. Poor Lacey woke up at 2:30 with bad diaper rash. I felt so bad for my brother and his wife sleeping next door and praying that Brody wouldn't wake up for them.
The kids got Zhu Zhu pets and other toys this year. The were the most excited about the Zhu Zhu pets. Brad and Kim came over just in time for breakfast. We had my mom's traditional goulash for breakfast. I enjoy this more than Christmas dinner or any Christmas goodies. We had fun opening presents and just chilling. My parents gave us sheets. My mom told my dad to get "Beech" brand and he ended up giving us silky slippery sheets. So funny! We returned them and go the Beech instead. They gave Matt a gift card. We also got the perfect brownie maker, a tote bag and a really nice letter from my parents expressing there gratitude to us along with something else that they were way to generous on. In the afternoon Matt and I got a Christmas nap! We also had our traditional candy car races to.
We went over to Matt's parents house about 5:00 for prime rib dinner. It was so good. This year I brought Texas Roadhouse rolls and they took forever to cook so we were a little late. Matt's parents gave him a photo book of his childhood up to his marriage. It took a lot of time to make and we will cherish it forever!! I guess we forgot our camera and didn't take pictures. I will be better at this next year. So we had a good time at his parents house then headed back to my parents to pack up and to go home.
On the way home poor Lu Lu threw up all over herself the car an her car seat. YUCK!! Later that night Matt got up and started barfing as well!! Poor thing. I was too tired to help him and I had to stay in bed with sicky poo Lacey. I finally went downstairs at 4:30. Laid him on the couch covered him up and told him to calm down and go to sleep. He doesn't do well with being sick! He finally fell asleep! What a weird ending to a wonderful Christmas!
Holiday Happenings
Shea's Turkey Trot. We were able to go and watch her and eat lunch with her. She was so happy I could go and eat lunch with her.
Glendale Glitters Performance
Shea performed at Glendale Glitters this year. She had a lot of fun and it was the perfect night.
This picture was from a Nursing Home performance.
We also attended the Surprise Party. They had rides (which were a rip off), weird carnies and hot air balloons.
This is Shea a little freaked out by the lady who was working the ride!
We also attended our ward Christmas Party. They had a night in Bethlehem. We were encouraged to dress the times. But Shea was the only costume I had time for. I should have just put a sheet over my head and called it a day. There was a wonderful program and the booths and games ward members made were fantastic.
Matt and I were able to get away to Vegas for our anniversary. Jody watched my kids. She had a great first night. Lacey had her wrapped around her finger. She kept smiling and being cheesy so Jody wouldn't put her to bed. Jody also carried her around all the time and Lacey taught her sign language for "pick me up!" The second night Steve Jody's fiance was there. He said that his boys have gone into witness protection for a few years after a weekend with my kids. Carson threw up Saturday night and he ended up sleeping with them.
We stayed at South Point Hotel. It is off the strip and out of the rush of the strip. Of course Matt was in heaven because there just so happened to be a basketball tournament going on at the hotel and college basketball players were everywhere. On Saturday we got a couples massage and saw a movie at the movie theaters in the hotel. We didn't do much shopping or anything. We just hung out at the hotel and relaxed. We went to the Coach outlet store but I resisted getting a purse. Matt got me a pink sapphire necklace, earrings and ring set. He went to Jareds. I love them! I gave him a membership to massage envy a new wallet and a shirt. Trust me he loves the massage!! He gets a massage a month now.
For dinner Friday night we went to the RIO seafood buffet. I was in heaven. We went at about 4:30 because we didn't eat all day. We felt like the early birds in Sun City. On Saturday we had reservations to a restaurant at the Palms hotel. BUT we just wanted something familiar and quick. We went to Macaroni Grill at about 4:30 again. We are getting old. We had a good time away but it is always good to get back home.
Monday, December 14, 2009
10 Year Anniversay December 16th 2009
10 years WoW here are some Factoids....Where we have been together
1. Orlando (honeymoon)
2. California (Newport is our favorite spot)
3. Utah
4. Aruba (Matt was Presidential Sales Man of the Year; we won a trip)
5. California oops said that
6. Utah yep been there
7. Las Vegas
8. Bryce Canyon
9. Zions National Park
10. Disneyland, Sea World, Lego Land
11. Flagstaff
12. We need to venture out more!!
What I love about Matt
13. He leaves me notes almost every morning...saying.. I love you.. thanks for cleaning...hang in there....have a good day....etc. These really brighten my morning.
14. He calls and checks up on me from work.
15. He calls me on his way home from work.
16. He is a hard worker. He gets up at 5:50am leaves about 6:20 and comes home around 5 or 6pm
17. He supports me in my calling/callings.
18. He lets me go out with my Friends.
19. He is dedicated to working out.
20. He makes dinner for me.
21. He does the laundry.
22. He cleans the kitchen. Especially when I work the night shift I come home and it is all clean.
23. He loves our kids.
24. He plays with them right when he gets home. They like to go out and jump on the trampoline.
25. He gives me foot rubs.
26. We enjoy relaxing in our hot tub.
27. He watches my shows with me!
28. He puts up with me!!
29. He fulfills his church callings.
30. He loves me unconditionally.
Quirks Matt has but I love them
31. He will ask me a thousand times as we are walking out the door. did you get this....do you have that...i.e. did you get a Binky, bottle, gum. I answer him yes all the time but he keeps asking until we are out of the driveway.
32. I can smell on his breath when he has gone out to Mexican food for lunch as soon as he comes in the door.
33. BYU football has to be watched a certain way.
34. Once his head hits the pillow he is gone. He does a big sigh and then I know he is already asleep.
35. He takes off his ring and kisses it before he goes into workout at the club. He doesn't want to scratch it.
36. He is not a patient driver.
37. He doesn't enough when I spring plans on him at the last moment. But he is getting better.
38. he can fall asleep anywhere. The other day I was on the computer on our landing and I had my back turned and I was talking to him. He was asleep on the floor with his feet on the stairs.
39. This is not a quirk but he gets up with the kids in the middle of the night. They wake him up. I tell him to just say go back to bed but Shea has him wrapped around his finger. It takes me a while to get to sleep and then fall back asleep after being awake and the poor guy has taken this on. Probably why he can sleep anywhere.
40. He gets several toothpicks from the restaurant after we eat.
41. he would rather eat a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for dinner.
42. His perfect lunch looks like, a sandwich, Vienna sausages, Vienna fingers, chips, pickles, water/Pepsi while eating on the floor watching sports.
More Fun Facts
43. He has never drank or smoked. I love, love this about him!
44. He can draw good cartoon characters.
45. When he reads to the kids at night he makes the characters come to life by doing different voices.
46. He used to prank call my old work "Dee's Dancewear" and say he was Larry leotard and he needed pink leotards. The new girls always fell for it.
47. He loves to sing.
48. He plays the guitar or trumpet while the kids take a bath.
49. He will snuggle with the kids as he puts them down to sleep.
50. He supports me in my job.
51. When I do work I know the kids are well taken care of.
52. A typical Friday night could consist of Carambas Mexican food and then he drives to Sonic for a Oreo blast. We put the kids down and watch a movie.
53. His favorite restaurant is Chili's. and he gets the same thing every time. Chicken Crispers with ranch not honey mustard.
54. He is on a "no soda" kick.
55. He gets his hair cut at Great Clips and this drives me nuts!! I like it longer.
56. His definition of yard work is mowing the lawns. I usually end up picking up the dog poo, and pulling the weeds. We need to work on this one. lol
57. He loves to golf. I wish he could go out more.
58. We are in a War right now of throwing cold water on the other while they are in the shower! He got me good the other day. Even Shea has started to participate in this prank.
59. He is my best friend.
60. My kids can't wait till he gets home from work because he plays with them.
61. He taught Lacey to sleep in her crib and sleep through the night while I was at work one night.
62. He worked at Johnny Rockets and when we go there he asks the waitress for mayonnaise and the special sauce to make fry sauce. It is so yummy!
63. He makes yummy macaroni and cheese.
64. When I am at work he takes the kids to the store for the essentials....mint chocolate chip ice cream.
65. Carson started a soccer class and it is so much fun to watch Carson and Daddy play.
66. He has a great sense of humor.
67. Did I mention he loves BYU football.
68. Wait now it is more like BYU sports.
I am going to stop here but I just want Matt to know how much I love, honor and appreciate him. I am so glad we meet 11 years ago in my parents kitchen. On our third date went running and I was hot sooo I took off my shirt ( I had a sports bra on!)and he was Hooked. That was back when I had my "cheer" body. One day hunny I will have that body again.lol He reminded me of that story today.
Our life if full of every day stresses but we have stuck by each other through the ups and downs and never wavered. He is my rock!! I love you Matt!
BTW I woke up to a dozen roses and a beautiful letter. It made me cry! I love this guy so much! Good thing I do because we are with each other through eternity and that is a beautiful thing!!
Monday, October 26, 2009
August-October catching up!
Carson's First Day of Preschool at Mrs. Barbs preschool. He loves it and everyday when I pick him up he says "Mom I didn't say stupid or hit." Maybe I emphasised this too much! They other day he said, "Mom can you go get me Olive Garden why I am at preschool?" So funny!
Lacey is eight months old! I can't believe it. She is crawling up our stairs and she thinks it is a game now. She has two teeth and refuses to eat baby food. She like big people food. Oh and she sleeps in our bed. Surprise.... Surprise.
These pictures are from our ward camp out. We had a lot of fun until Lacey threw a fit at 2:00 in the morning and needed a bottle. Matt kept saying I told you this was a bad idea. I kept my cool and stated THIS IS NOT THE TIME! Anyway. We slept. We had a great breakfast in the morning and the kids had a marshmallow fight. GOOD TIMES. One thing I did learn is never go camping without my dad (and mom) and my Uncle Rick because they make the best dinners. Our hot dog dinner was a little gross!
We went with Matt to Tucson this year for his Annual Roofing Convention. The Hyatt Resort in Tucson had a great pool with water slide.
LOOK what I discovered!
Saturday morning cartoons!
Last Friday Matt and I went to the Fabulous Smith's Halloween Party. Rachel and Sarah's husbands were not going to be able to make it so I suggested we go as Polygamists. I got the idea from my brother in law Ben who did it last year. The dresses were all my mom's except for the denim one. Our hair was especially fun! We wore name tags that said Brother Jeffs and Sister Jeffs. Mine said the Head Matriarch (bed wife.. who can be wife swapped) the others were the "cleaning wife" "cooking wife" and "nanny". We won the "Best Group" costume contest. We had fun. Now what can we do to top this next year??
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Lacey Lu
