Alex can't stop laughing...

This weekend we got to have fun with Kristen and Benjy's dog Charlee. Bella loves dogs, or any animals in that case. Parker....hmm, well not so much but he gets used to them. Or he can tolerate them (he had fun with him though). But Alex.... we found out he LOVES them. Oh, my he had so much fun with Charlee running around and barking at him. HE laughed and belly rolled for over an hour. I was crying laughing so hard. Thanks for sharing your dog with us. We'll take him anytime!

What a wonderful Birthday

Last week was my Birthday and what a WoNdErfUl DaY it was!! I don't even know where to begin. It started off with a great friend texting me the night before at 10:30 asking if I was still up and than we continued to catch a little back-and-forth about us giving up pop the next day! Thanks Kristen. Kristen and I decided to give up pop completely and if either one of us were to slip and have one we would owe the other one a $1.00. We've both been good so far and I am feeling Great and hope to continue on.

That next morning the calls, texts, e-mails, facebook etc. were amazing. I truly felt so loved and blessed to have such wonderful friends and family in my life. I am surrounded by so many people that truly impact my life for the good and they are so helpful and

caring and I can never say thank you enough.

I got up, got things rolling Bella and Parker made me cards, and than I got to take a break and Lindsay was so sweet and took Parker and Alex for me for a few hours so that I could have some me time!!! Bella was at school. Thanks Lindsay it was so nice. I spent some time with my little sister in the hospital. She had another back surgery so my mom, Jordan and I ate lunch with her in the quiet!! Plus, kids under 5 aren't aloud due to the h1n1 so I wouldn't have been able to go if it wasn't for this great break.

Than I came home enjoyed some time with the kids and than John brought me beautiful purple flowers (purples my favorite color), candles, treats and more. He left me some sweet notes and had planned out a fun night!

Than to top off my AMAZING day, I was joined by 6 of my Awesome friends at Applebees! Half price appetizers, great company and lots of laughter. Thanks girls it was a wonderful way oto finish off a great birthday. The big one is coming next year '30'... it's just another year, right?

Ugly Christmas Sweater Party

So John and I decided to throw an "UgLy ChRiStmAs sWeAteR PaRtY" this year, and we hope to continue this on for years to come. We had a blast and there were some UGLY sweaters. So get yours in order for next year.

We ate, chatted and of course had to have a contest to see who's was the ugliest. Kayleigh and Jordan one, they got a bag full of prizes. We also played the dice game and there was some fighting going on over a few gifts and lots of laughter and fun too! We had a wonderful time and can't wait to throw another one.

Allergies....

So we found out that Alex is Allergic to Peanuts and Tree nuts. I haven't found out a ton yet, so I am going in tomorrow to see his doctor. But it's going to be a new adventure for us since we all love peanuts,peanut butter etc.

Especially John and Parker. We will get used to it but it's hard because it's a daily thing for us all. We are hoping that he out grows it.

Where has the time gone???

Where has the time gone. Our little guy will be 6 months in a week and a half. Ugh. But he's at such a fun stage too! He is our little smiler. He is smiling, grining or laughing all the time. Even if he's tired or sick. He just loves to SMILE. He can brighten your day any time. He loves to scoot around in a circle on his tummy trying to get his toys. He sits a little with some support so before long he will be mobile...aww. But I love each new step and stage. He also loves to eat cereal. He eats it so nice and clean. He barley spits any of it out. We will introduce those veggies here soon so I am hoping it stays that way.
I will post and update a ton more, I have been having problems with my camera discs.

Disney on Ice Princess Special

All of the Princess's came out at the end with the Prince Charmings!

Their costumes were amazing

Tinker Bell is Bella's Favorite

Gus Gus from Cinderella is one of John and I'd favortie because when Parker was little he always made grunts and nosies like him! And he's short and stocky too!

Once again trying to get a good picture...Someone is always making it difficult

Our kids are spolied by their grandma and grandpa!! They started taking the kids to Disney things last year. This was their 3rd one and it was AWESOME. John and I enjoyed it just as much as the kids did if not more! It was around 2 hours long and we could have watched and watched it for hours. The costumes, music, ice skaters etc were outstanding. The kids talked about it for days! Thanks Grandma and Grandpa.

Ward Christmas Party

More Singing

Singing Christmas Carols

Showing her cards she made!

Making Cards and Wreaths for the nursing home

Snow/Winter Theme
Trying to get one good one is hard

Today we had our annual Ward Christmas Party! It's John's 3rd one as Activities Chairman...so that means my activity:). We had breakfast which was so yummy. We got some yummy food donated from a few guys in our ward from their works and it was awesome!! Thanks Nate and Scott! The men we in charge of cooking and serving also. They did a great job. We ate breakfast and than sang a few carols and than worked on organizing things for our service project for the community. We collected items for the local YMCA and shelters. We also made cards and wreaths for the youth to take to the nursing home. It was a great time and a great way to remember and reflect on how blessed we are and how so many don't even have the basic essentials. It was a great turn out and a wonderful way to start our day!

Poor Alex

Alex had his first visit to the ER on Friday night. (we are hoping it's the last). John and I went to see New Moon with some friends and when we got out I called to check in on the kids and my mom said that Alex had broken out in Hives and they were getting worse. Well my first reaction was ok lets go and grab some benadryl and head over there. But on the way there I was talking to the nurse, whom by the way wasn't much help at all, any ways he said we better take him in since he was so small and all. So we ventured over there at midnight. Luckily they got us in rather quickly and we had a great doctor who came in and was happy to see they had gone down on there own. So basically it's something that he is coming in contact with. Which means that it's on us. Since he is always held etc. So for the last 3 days the poor guy has been on meds and inbetween those he keeps swelling up with hives. So I am hoping tomorrow we can get pointed in some direction to start seeing what he's allergic too!

My little Dancing Machine!

Bella Love's to DANCE! We put her in a dance class a little over a year ago and she made it to 2 classes and we QUIT! She was swiming across the floor, looking out the window, and following her own tune. But at home this little girl will shake her lil' booty. She sings and dances all the time. It's so funny to watch her. She knows all the words to so many songs. Parker too! We have a lot of fun at our house dancing away!

Dancing Queen Take 2

Here's one more of Bella Dancing away!