Playing Catch up with February!

For some of you that have asked. This is what we have been up to. This post is mostly for my Mom and Auntie Marlene(of which we are very much hoping to see in June). Love you, and Enjoy!

Starting with Valentines! We don't really celebrate Valentines in our house, just because there is so much going on for the month, and the fact that it all pretty much falls in the same week, sums it all up. Anyhow, I remember growing up with my mom always doing something fun and small every Holiday, so I decided to be that kind of mom this year. What better way to show them I love them than to make there favorite breakfast with extra love! Braedon was kind of worried he wouldn't get full because the hearts were kind of small.
Next was Kambries 6th birthday on the 16th! I wanted to do a post just of her, but couldn't access old pictures. Aahh! She had a fun party with her cute friends. Kambrie loves her birthday in February, she thinks it's her birthday all week long. She is such a huge help to me. She always makes sure I will be ok before she leaves for school. I love to hear that she wants to stay little so she can be with me all the time.
Happy Anniversary to Alan and me on the 20th! Lucky # 13!
We celebrated on the 18th, because of all the happenings this weekend, and of course me being very prego and oh so comfortable(ya right). Alan took me on a day long date. It was enjoyable just to be with him. Even if I fell asleep in the car while he was talking a couple of times. It was a shopping, eating, movie watching day! He really is my better half. I am so blessed to have him in my life. I look forward to the next 13 years with him. Sorry no pics. I'm just not thinking of these things at this time.
Braedon's basketball game, and piano recital fell on the same day and part of our eventful weekend. No pic. of the recital, since apparently I can barely make it through a 25 min. recital with out needing to run to the restroom any more. I left the camera with Alan(coach). Yes Alan coached Braedon's basketball team. He did great. He started with a team where some of the boys had never even watched a basketball game. And they ended up doing great. Braedon loved it. So sorry no pics. of handsome, smiley Braedon at his recital! He was the only one that smiled while introducing himself and after playing. So proud of our little man. BTW, the basketball pic. is of his first game. They are done now, and not a moment too soon. And this is why...
Our new basement!=)!!! Alan worked super hard to get it done before the baby arrived. What took so long you ask? Well, between working many hrs of overtime, coming home and taking care of his very sick wife(playing Mr. mom) for a few months, and coaching Braedon's basketball team. I am lucky to still have a sane husband. He is such a hard worker, just so we can be happy. So proud of him, and love him more than words can say! After getting over the worst of my 9 month yuck(now only 1 month)=)! I was able to help with the painting, the trim(which looks great I must say) and cleaning to get ready for the carpet. We are loving the new addition. Feel free to stop by and crash for a bit if you are ever in our neighborhood.
Sorry for the long post, and if you just looked at the pics. I am proud of you! If you read the entire post, you really care about us and I love you. I am tempted to give a prize. I said tempted! Love you all!!!

Oh the Joy and Beauty of Christmas!It's that wonderful time of year that we spend with family and friends. We are fortunate enough to have some wonderful very close friends since before Alan and I got married. They are so much fun to play with because our kids are the same age, and we always have such great laughs when we get together! So wish we still lived next door to each other! But I guess Tooele is better than Denver! The weather was so perfect!

We had the wonderful opportunity to participate in sub for Santa this year. Just before we met with our friends we dropped off the gifts to the family at Primary Children s. What an amazing feeling. I know how very blessed I am to have such a happy and healthy family! My prayers go out to those who are in need of so much love and comfort, especially this time of year!

Oh how I love Christmas. Even when I end up with everything around my neck! Yes I am as tall as my husband when he sits.

I think someone had a great time. I was very tempted to join her! Merry Christmas to all of our dear friends and families. We are so grateful to have you in our lives!

I figured I better catch up on some of the fun we have been up to. Thanksgiving was awesome as always, whether with my family or Alan's. This pic is one of Collin Chou's super model wife Wanda and their little girl. They are super nice. He is the Jade Lord in the Kung Fu movie The forbidden Kingdom. One of my most favorite movies, even before I met him. They are friends with my cousin and like to come visit him and my mom. Word of advice, always look your best, you never know who you will be visiting with that day.

We have been hit hard with snow this Nov. This is the park across the street from our house. Perfect for any season right? It has been packed with kids since Fri. Too cold for me!!!!!

Alan and Kam going for a ride. They are loving the snow this year.

And last but not least. We are getting ready to welcome another little BOY into our home and lives. We are all super excited, but none more than Braedon. I was pretty sure it was a boy because of how sick I have been. Braedon made me really sick as well. I did prepare Kam before and she took it very well. She now knows that she is the extra special girl in the fam.

Short and Sweet!

I have been truly blessed with some amazing friends. You know who you are! Thank you for your love. Actions really do say more than words at times.

Basement Update

This post is mostly for aunt Marlene. Hope it finds you well! Finishing the basement is coming along. There's only a couple of corners left, and the drywall will be done. Of course Alan hates to mud and tape, so hopefully my friend will be available. I don't know why, but she loves doing it. The kids enjoyed helping dad on sat. Can't wait for an actual family entertainment room. Also, if anyone needs any electrical done, Tony Manning just started his own business. He is fast, honest, and affordable.

School is now in session!

Both kiddies are now in school! How sad. I really never look forward to school starting. I love being with my kids. They are both loving it so far. Alan of course is loving this time of year because... yes you guessed it FOOTBALL. First game is this Sat.! He couldn't be more excited.

Braedon's day!

Summer Recital

Today was Braedon's day to SHINE! And shine he did!

What a sweet boy he is! For all those wondering, yes he does throw his fits off and on about practicing, but only sometimes. He is such a great kid.

Now that's a face anyone can love. Thank you Gma and Gpa Sharp for not missing any recitals yet! It really means a lot! An hour and 10min. drive just for a 25 min. recital. We love you. We went to JCmichalson's for dinner after. It was yummy and fun. We love the trains all through out the restaurant.