I'm Taking Over

Lucy has totally slacked in the blogging department. I am utterly disappointed so now its mine to post all about Lucy. Mainly to clear off all the artwork on my fridge:)

Update on Crap

Just thought you would all want to know that I have had a cold with chills (and sweats), sinus pressure, and just plain feeling like "crap" for the last six days.

Sunshine Generation!

First time she put on her costume. She really loves it and thinks its beautiful (I thought Ronald McDonald).


Ms Ella her singing teacher.

During a performance I don't think anyone knew what was going on:)

This past Saturday was Lucy's first Sunshine Generation performance at a local arts festival. For those of you who did not grow up in Utah it is a singing group for kids that was started by someone in Utah and even the tags on the way too beautiful costumes just say Utah (really couldn't we update the costumes just a little bit?). Lucy loves to dance and sing and really wants to be a "pop star" when she grows up so we thought this would be perfect for her. If I think of it I will put on some of the video up. Lucy was pretty funny. She was concentrating on the steps and hand motions so much she basically forgot to sing except when it was her turn at the microphone. And to our surprise she did sing into it. I don't think anyone could hear her but she did do it! We are so proud of you Lucy and love you so so much.

Happy 10 Year Anniversary Part II

Yep, I not only got a grown up bedroom and new living room furniture (yes we finally gave up our Ikea stuff from Dental School) but Adam got us tickets for the Ben Fold's concert. And let me tell you it ROCKED!!!! Okay so we felt a little old, not that we were the oldest people there we just fit into the married and not so cool category. I didn't let that stop me from singing and yelling so loud that now my throat is KILLing me. We also don't remember concerts being so LOUD, which is a sure sign of age. But it was so much fun. We definitely are feeling the after affects today though. Adam is in bed napping and I am just patiently waiting for my turn:) I added a bunch of his music for all of you that don't know Ben Folds and may I say shame on you! Also this is his official site: www.benfolds.com Please view for all of you ben folds pleasure. Its funny because each song I add to our blog reminds us of a different time in our marriage. Like "Brick" reminds us of dating and being students at Weber State. "Rockin the Suburbs" is definitely a Maryland memory. "Zac and Sara" is our marriage the first two years living in Ogden. I'm sure y'all get the point. Needless to say Ben has definitely been a part of our 10 years. I do need to add that some of his lyrics are not suitable for youngens. We apologize just turn off your sound or pause our musaz.

CRAP

Those of you who know me well or who have gotten to know me lately know that I seriously have the worst luck with health related issues. This past month I have had half of my face go numb (no I didn't go to the doc I figured it was nerve related cause my arms do it too), vertigo for TWO weeks which is a virus that makes you dizzy and I MEAN dizzy (if I moved my head or eyes the whole room spun), and last week I enjoyed an allergic reaction to I don't know what and my ENTIRE body broke out in an itchy, blotchy rash (picture a bazillion mosquito bites). So now what? Last night riding around my bike around the lake a HORNET flew into my helmet and stung my scalp. I quickly jumped off, ripped off the helmet, and tried to pull the stinger our of my scalp but it was a bit difficult with my hair in the way. It hurt like HELL (still hurts a little even now). I seriously wanted to cry but couldn't look like a wimp so I slowly pedaled home feeling way sorry for myself. The only thing I can be grateful for is that even though each week I am blessed with a bizarre illness or pain, they are never serious just frustrating.

Firsts:

Okay I don't know which to post first! Because they are all equally important.

At age 1year and 1 week exactly Grey learned to walk. He just figured it out all of a sudden. He is so funny, I think he looks like a little Frankenstein.

He also got his first pair of boots. No not cowboy or hiking, but cute brown leather ones. I think he looks adorable in them.

Lucy learned to ride her bike with NOOO training wheels-congrats Lucy we are so proud of you. It really is good considering she really hasn't been riding her bike much this summer but decided last week that she wanted to learn. Adam really was the proud mother uhhhh I mean father hen.

And lastly, Adam and Lucy went to the State Fair. Which of course (according to all Texans) has been the biggest thing in their lives so far!

Pumpkin patch, Big Tex & Lu

Ferris Wheel, Pig Races

First Birthday!

October 9th was Grey's first bday. Adam and I can hardly believe that it has already been a year. Of course it made us reminisce about his birth story. He was born in Jackson, CA. So we flew out with Lucy and my parents and missed his birth, but Adam and I got to see him that night around midnight. I still remember walking around the corner of the maternity ward and seeing a nurse holding a baby. I knew it was our baby. It was so strange to hold him for the first time. It truly felt like a dream. A wonderful dream but I just kept thinking this cant be real. Of course we went to the hospital the next morning and this time Lucy got to see him too.


This really has been an incredible year. Grey has brought so much joy and happiness, its amazing to think how much love one little boy has brought to our family. We love being a family of four. Grey is really such a happy little boy. He is very clinging to me (mom) but I really love it. He is 100% boy which I don't think Adam and I were really prepared for. Honestly we just laugh and laugh watching all of the crazy things he does. Grey loves his big sister and Lucy has really enjoyed being a big sister. Don't get me wrong there has been some jealousy and tantrums because of little bother. And Lucy more than once has wished his was a little sister. But she loves him so much and plays with him so well. They are amazing to watch together. They really make each other's lives better!


We had a little party for him the night of his bday. We had his favorite friends over: Penelope, Zoe, Jonathan, Sara, and Clayton. My mom thought I was crazy when I said his "favorite friends", but he knows each of them and always gets so excited to see them and play with them. I don't think Grey really understood that it was a party for him. He had so much fun though eating a little cupcake and ice cream and opening presents. The best part though was just having people around who love him as much as we do. He loved playing with toys with all of his little buddies.

We had a monkey party with a cake to match! My friend and neighbor Amanda made the cake with a little of my help. It was definitely a hit.

I made a plate of cupcakes with #1's on them. I thought it would be easier for Grey to eat and enjoy. Initially he wasn't so sure but after a little of Daddy's help dug right in.
NO MORE CAKE!

Big Sis and Sara

Presents!!!! So glad sister was there to help. Grey got some great gifts. He loved the Jack in the Box and the Little People garage. So fun:)

EGGS!!!!!!

Okay what is the deal? Why can't I make scrambled eggs? Or any eggs for that matter? Really I only care about the scrambled kind. Above is the finished product and my kids trying to NOT eat them. Adam is the egg maker in our house. He was late last night for some meeting or something. So I decided to make breakfast for dinner. I made YUMMY oatmeal waffles which Grey and I love-he seriously ate a whole one and they are hearty. But Lucy doesn't like them and wanted eggs. It had been about two years since my last attempts had failed and I really thought I can do this! Its hard to tell from the pic above cause its all blurry/shinny (used my phone so don't ask why) but they really looked okay at first, but then they started looking weird. Best word I can think of. So I am begging for all y'all's help. My mom and Adam have both tried to help me but failure is the only word to describe all of my scrambled attempts. Please, please send any and all tips my way.

Forgotten Pics

BACKPACK!!!

Love Lucy's face in this one.

Reading a Happy Bday card from Aunt D. He laughed and laughed at the panda on it.

These should have been added to previous posts-Apple Celebration & It's Been Awhile but weren't. I loved them and wanted to make sure they made it to my blog journal but thought I should make their own post to MAKE SURE y'all see them. I just love them and yes I say y'all now not even thinking about it just like I said "eh" when living in NY right by the Canadian border. It just happens.

DAAAAAADDDDY

Yesterday morning when Adam left for work. Man, Grey is so cute!