SCHOOL!

Alright, just so everyone knows! I am working on getting my Medical Transcription Degree or Diploma (I don't really know) and JANUARY 16 is my deadline! I have already extended TWICE and allowed no more extentions! So I am working early in the morning and throughout the day while Stetson is playing or SLEEPING. Which I am very blessed to have a 16 month old that will still take 2 naps a day! Hooray!

So you might not hear back from me 'til mid January!

Dirt, Dirt, Oh Wonderful Dirt!

Phil took Stetson out with the Scouts on their campout just for a couple hours last night. Talk about DIRTY! He is just too cute in dirt!

Oooohh Fire!



My FAVORITE Pic!

Stetson was trying to play with Bo... as you can see, with our $1 Target frisbee!

HOORAY! We finally got a trampoline like everyone else around these parts! (Our neighbors and cousins across the street have one) The metal frame is actually from my childhood, it was hanging out at my Grandma's house in Flagstaff for several years, my Uncle Russ brought it down a couple months ago and now we finally got a NEW pad for it online! Merry Christmas to US... and Stetson! There's Tyler trying it out now! Stetson not too sure of it yet.

Don't worry, Grandma Trish is right behind him.

First Words

On November 5, I started writing down all of Stetson's words. He probably started saying most of them around a year to 14 months:

Ta Tew= Thank You (FIRST REAL WORDS about 9 months)
Similar Sound for Bless You (he really says it after someone sneezes!)

Papple = Apple
BA = Ball
BO = Bo our dog
BO Up! = Bo Shut-up (is this a bad thing?)
Nana = Banana
Nigh nigh = nigh-night
CRACKER!
Muma
Papa
Dada
NA! = No
Ga = Go
Ca = Cup
Get = get it(?)
wha's at? = What that?

I am a proud Mother!

TOMATOES!

My Dad called late one night and said that he was passing through with an EXTRA box of Tomatos straight from the farm/shipper. So, I met him at the exit and brought home some tomatoes. The next morning, Stetson noticed the new addition on our dining table and thought they were apples! He kept saying "Papple, Papplllle!" So I got him in his highchair, handed him one and he took a big ol' BITE! I think he liked squishing it and playing with the texture more than tasting it. Although, later that day, I cut one up for him and he gobbled it right up!

This video may be more entertaining if your a Grandma or Grandpa.... it's kinda boring!

Thankful Thursday!

My visiting teacher writes down a list on the 1st Thursday of every month of things she is Thankful for. I thought that was such a great idea! She used to post her list, but now since it is kind of personal, she is putting on quotes about gratitude. Which is also a great a idea!

So here are of 2 of my favorites that she posted:

"Let me recommend that periodically you and I offer a prayer in which we only give thanks and express gratitude. Ask for nothing; simply let our souls rejoice and strive to communicate appreciation with all the energy of our hearts."
David A. Bednar, “Pray Always,” Ensign, Nov 2008, 41–44

"That ye contend no more against the Holy Ghost, but that ye receive it, and take upon you the name of Christ; that ye humble yourselves even to the dust, and worship God, in whatsoever place ye may be in, in spirit and in truth; and that ye live in thanksgiving daily, for the many mercies and blessings which he doth bestow upon you."
Alma 34:38

I will just give a sample of my "Thankful" List... because it's fun!

I am thankful for:

My Smart Husband
Ultrasound Technology
My Sweet baby
-his adorable laugh makes me happy
-his cry makes me sad
Ice cream
Neosporin
Humidifiers
GOOD music (uplifting, inspirational, and fun to sing to)
Comfy clothes
Tooth care accessories
Gifts given to me that I continue to use daily
COOL weather
Windows
Fans
Pillows
Sales w/coupons
pool table- it brings the family together
NAP TIME!
Energy
Electricity
Happy Smiles
Laughing
the Gospel
My Scriptures
Prayer
the Young Women in my ward
My journal
Candy
Good and juicy fruit

Well, that was pretty much my whole list! Now you really get the idea! I hope this inspires you too, as it did me.

HALF WAY! and MORE Halloween

20 Weeks!

I was 20 weeks exactly on Halloween, this was taken the night before, but hey close enough! I can't believe we have only 20 more and HE will be here!?! Where in the heck did the time go?

We went to a Halloween Party for kiddos at Julie's house. Here are all the kids that were there... minus the cute 7 week old pumpkin.

Awh!.... here she is! Next to Issac the Skeleton!

They had put candy on the back of cute pumkin cut-outs and spread them around in the back yard. Stetson kinda figured it out! I was happy!


Friday night Pumpkin carving



Stetson wanted nothing to do with the pumpkin GUTS. We took off his clothes beforehand hoping he would want to dig in, but to no avail. We are such mean parents, cuz we tried spreading the guts on him but of course he cried. Grandma Trish saved him though.

Finish Product! I designed the face... freehand thank you very much!

Halloween!

We had THE best turn-out at the ward TRUNK or TREAT!

And we had the cutest Dino there! He started trick or treating early!

And the Dino sat in his little stroller and ate a hot dog all on his own...

With Grandma and Grandpa's approval of course...

And Dad got to hold the Dino while we went around to the trunks!

So... You want to know the NEWS!?!?!?! WE went to the ultrasound today and...

It's A BOY!!!!!

We are so excited for Stetson to have a little BROTHER!

Random Update

I am not a coupon lady yet! but I got a thing in the mail saying that I can get the Newspaper for 75 cents a week! I know its for only a certain amount of time but it would be perfect to get me started so I can see how much money I could really save! I found THIS COUPON on the second page (I think) for a FREE sandwich from QT! Who can compete with FREE! I was scoping out someone else blog and that's where they mentioned it, so I decided to let you guys know too! I ended up printing off a lot more coupons than just that one, and hopefully I will use them, or else that was a waste of ink!

On a side note, Stetson POOPED in the bathtub for the first time today!!! STINKY! I should have known when he stood up and grunted and squoze his thighs! Word to the wise, don't let your 14 month old baby take a very long bath!

One other note.... We find out what we are having in a week! Oh, by the way, for those of you that are reading this and don't know... I AM PREGNANT!! I know, I know... We are crazy because Stetson will only be 19 months when the next one comes! Any double strollers for cheap out there?!?! We are super excited! Although it seems like Stetson is still such a baby because he is so small for his age. But I think by March he will have grown a little bit. He is still getting the walking thing down. The hardest part of him walking is I always forget to put shoes on him when we go places!

Don't forget to Guess what we are having on the POLL--->>

Watch Out!

As you can see for yourself, he is WALKING. This was last Saturday night, the 10th!

September 2nd marks 3 YEARS!

Yes it is now the 8th, I am just a little behind. We got married on September 2nd 3 years ago and it was the BEST DECISION I have ever made in my life. I have the most wonderful BOY SCOUT of a husband. I lucked out BIG TIME! He is so honest and up front with me and at the same time keeps a positive attitude in our house. He is what I need, love and admire! I Love you honey!

Before we got married, when we actually had money to go to Disneyland!

Engagement Picture

Pregnant Lady shooting! We have gone shooting too many times in out 3 years not to reminanse about it!

New House 2007!

1st Anniversary!

OUR SWEET BABY

THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE UNASHAMED

I am a part of the fellowship of the unashamed. The dye has been cast. I have stepped over the line. The decision has been made. I am a disciple of Jesus Christ. I won't look back, let up, slow down, or be still. My past is redeemed, my present makes sense, and my future is secure. I'm finished and done with low living, small planning, smooth knees, colorless dreams, tamed visions, wordly talking, cheap giving, and dwarfed goals. I no longer need pre-eminence, positions, prom0tions, plaudits, or popularity. I don't have to be right, first, recognized, praised, regarded, or rewarded. I now live by faith, lean on HIS presence, walk with patience, am uplifted by prayer, and labor with power. My face is set, my gait is fast, my goal is Heaven. My road is narrow, my way is rough, my companions are few, my guide is reliable, my mission is clear. I cannot be bought, compromised, detoured, lured away, divided, or delayed. I will not flinch in the face of sacrifice, hesitate in the presence of the adversary, negotiate at the table of the enemy, ponder at the pool of popularity, or meander in the maze of mediocrity. I won't give up, shut up, or let up until I have stayed up, stored up, and paid up for the cause of Christ. I must go til He comes, give til I drop, preach til all know, and work til He stops me. And when He returns for His own, He will have no problem recognizing me. My banner is clear.

This is Phil and the dog is not for Sale!!!!. I know, I know, everyone wants a Bo but you can't have him. I don't like sweets and he ends up eating some of them for me. SHHHH, don't tell Cami.

Quote and You Tube of the WEEK!

“You can’t be a life saver if you look like all the other swimmers on the beach.”

This came from Dallin H. Oaks TALK in the Conference Ensign-- May 2009

I suggest you read it if you'd like to learn more about why he quoted his friend saying that! It's SO GOOD!

Then I happened upon this VIDEO and had to share because it touched me.

Dog anyone?

I really DO like my dog... I just got really mad it him today when he decided that he wanted to help me eat the cake before I even decorated it! This really makes me mad because I don't have anymore cake mixes! And I was making this cake for a little Birthday shin-dig we going to do for Stetson at my sister's tomorrow!

He must be turning human because the other day I sliced up some failed bread that I made to dry out to make bread crumbs. Bo must have thought that I sliced it up for him! He went right over to the counter, with me just around the corner mind you, and grabbed a slice! Like it was a free for ALL! Then, I vaguely remembered just the day before that I had piece of toast with some jam on it. I took a few bites, then set it down to go do something else. I came back and it was gone! The scoundrel!

So, if anyone wants a really great Dog named Bo. You just let me know! He is acting up for some reason but it is really out of the ordinary for him. I don't know if it has anything to do with a rash that he has on one side of his face or not, but really I thought he knew better. Oh yeah, if you do want him, just make sure you have a trash can with a lid in EVERY room! We recently invested in a plastic one from Wal-mart for $10

He is a very lazy dog as you can see

Also...

KID Friendly!

We probably won't really get rid of him, permanently anyway. My Grandma said that she would take him. Then if we decided we missed him too much, we could have him back. Now that's a deal!

WE had a big weekend up in SURPRISE! First we got to meet for the second time our 3 week old cousin Drew.

WHAT A CUTIE!!!!

What a proud
Grandma and Aunt

Then we celebrated Stetson's Birthday! (he will be 1 on Tuesday August 18th!)

We cut him off a piece of cake and (sadly) forgot to take a picture of the cake. It doesn't seem to bother him though.

Is he turning into a SMURF?? NO, Dad just decided to rub the frosting all over his bald head.

Talk about a good advertisement!!! You tell me who likes cake.


In the end this was his reward. A sweet and nifty helicopter. But he was more interested in the 4 balls that came with it.

After the birthday bash (next day), we went to Lake Pleasant.



Fun with Dad in the lake. That water was DEEP!!

OH... and YES we did swim in our clothes... Stetson was the only prepared one!

The NEXT day (Saturday) we went AGAIN to actually FISH this time and swim (in actual swimming suits!)

CATFISH!!


When we were just about to give up... one decided to BITE!!
Of course, that gave us hope to get more. So we hung out for another hour... but nothing!

We went home and Phil skinned and gutted it. Then we battered it up and fried it!!... YUM!

Moving Forward!

Today we got out of the house!.. Finally! Since Phil had the injury we have been lazy bums sittin' around the house! Well, I have been anyway, being as nothing is wrong with me! WE went to IKEA!! For fun!?!?! We got the whole kid plastic ware collection: Plates, bowls, cups, and utensils! Plus I got a variety of sizes of bowls with LIDS!! Happy Day! Now I can make salsa and store it in a bowl with a LID instead of wasting valuable tin foil! Plus did you know IKEA has Bed Risers?! We are going to put them under our unstable cheap bed frame! Hooray! Then we went to Arizona Mills Mall and found a slamming deal on a GRACO Convertible car seat for our recently upcoming 1-year old! (August 18th btw) It was MUCH needed! Although, it will be alot harder to get him to fall asleep at church now because we would just bring him in with the car seat... now that's not possible! (sorry I use a lot of exclamation points!!)

Now that we have a projector, it has to be SUPER dark to see the screen really well. So when I took this picture I turned on the big light on the ceiling fan. He couldn't open his eyes for the picture.. it was hilarious!!

Phil's usual spot on the couch, if you come over, you will most likely find him here. Possibly watching season episodes of SCRUBS

I am going to update you on some random things that happened a while ago... sorry if you get bored!


My most prized accomplishment! I can't take all the credit though, a little decor store in St. George namely Iron Station was going out of business and had a HUGE sale! They had a frame display like this on the wall, so I snatched a picture with my phone and copied it! MUAHAHAHAHAHA!

This was Stetson's first time in a REAL pool at David and Stacy's (my cousins)

He LOVED it! We even put his head under water!... Not one little cry or scream came out of him. That was the weekend before Phil's accident

The Following pictures are from when we went up to Flagstaff to go camping and 4-wheeling. Mind you this was before the 4th of July and Phil's fabulous incident

Who is that?!?!?!?

I love those TWO faces!

Don't Worry! He didn't take him on a ride... just a sit.

Uncle Russ with Stetson

Shopping before the camping trip(which we didn't really camp, but we did have tin foil dinners and peed in the bushes!)... It was Stetson's first time in one of those Car Cart things. Which of course he loved it! I believe he was 10 months here.

Our fantastic neighbors get A LOT of FREE things from people that they know. They were given this cute little train set and never took the time to set it up... so they gave it to us! We like FREE things! And I think Stetson liked it, he wasn't really sure what to think of it, but now he's the WORLDS GREATEST ENGINEER!

Grandma Jan came to visit us May 2009

Stetson 9 months