Continued from Today...

Spencer and I made cookies again last week. He wore the apron that I wore when I was little. (It is just a fisher-price one). We had a little flour fight. Or shall I say I put a lot of flour on him! He really enjoys doing things that are hands-on. I wish I had more time to do these type of activities with him. I am counting down the days until I can. (I am also counting down the days until my house in clean on a more regular basis)!




On Sunday (the 25th) my sister-in-law Tara invited us out to go to eat at their house for dinner. We had made cookies to take, but forgot them. However, we will invite them next time and make it up to them. I have really enjoyed being able to see my sister-in-laws more this month. I don't have any sisters and I consider them my very own. I am a lot like them in many ways and I love them all to death! I hope one day I can even be less shy around them and show them my silly side. I think only Clif has seen that side of me(besides all my friends form back home). Thanks Tara for a yummy dinner and Tiff. and Ryan for great rolls. We had a lot of fun and I hope we will do it again soon. Pictures of us to come (they are on Tara's camera).

Here is Spencer and Addelyn at Tara's house. She is in the cutest outfit that Nicole gave me. (It used to be Abi's. I just thought it was adorable)!




Spencer has been still as busy as ever, but listening a lot more. We tightened on the time outs and that always seems to help. (Not that I didn't know that consistency is the key). He likes to wait until I count to five until he actually does what I am asking. He really is a great kid. He loves having friends over and never wants to leave his babysitter's house.
Here was a day (the 12th) when he was just driving me crazy and so I put this on his head.



Addelyn is finally rolling over. She could sit up for hours on end, but never wanted to roll and she will actually do it now. She also got her first tooth on Saturday. It looks like a few more are trying to break there way through. I thought for sure she would have her fangs first because they have been sitting right there for about a month now. I can't believe she is almost 8 months now. It goes by so much faster than when you are pregnant!

A bunch of everything!

I am obviously way behind on posting. I honestly have had no time to post. I don't even have time to clean my house and keep up with the laundry. So here is some of the things we have been up to!

For our anniversary we took the kids swimming. We hadn't been in awhile and we thought it would be really fun. It was Addelyn's first time and she enjoyed herself, but not near as much as Spencer did. He of course love the slide and he loved loved the fact that he could swim on him own with the swimmers around his arms. We ended up going again the next day and hope to go again this week! I got Clif a nano and he got me an alarm clock.






My friend Suzie was going to watch our kids that weekend, but things just ended up not working out with both of our schedules. She watched them this weekend instead. We really needed this time together and appreciate more than words can say for her to do this for us. It was our first date since Addelyn was born. We have had little moments here and there, but this was our first real date! We went to Costco with no kids and ate dinner with no kids and drove home with no kids. It was so nice to talk with my husband and fall in love with him all over again. We played a get to know you game on the way home that I made up. We still need to finish it, but so far we are tied! I love you Clif through the good and the bad you are always my best friend!

The next weekend was my birthday. I won't lie and say it was the best day ever. I for some reason have just not had a lot of luck having a good birthday since Clif and I have been married. Hopefully next year will be better. However, I so much appreciate mom and dad Sant for taking me out to dinner. It was very thoughtful and I am sorry about the whole food issue. It really wasn't one- it was just everything else going on. They got me the best gift ever- a fire safe case. I have been wanting that for awhile and was very excited! Thanks Tara and Chris for the jacket and Shian and Tom for coming out and hanging out. You all made it a great birthday!
Clif and I
Chris, Tara, and Gavin
Shian and Spence
Addelyn and I

On the Friday before my birthday I had a party! I had a bunch of girls over we had a lot of laughs and some yummy food. Thanks for everyone who came, I really appreciate it. Thanks for BJ, Nicole, and Shian for helping with the food!
Dianna and Nicole
Chelsea and Jill
Jenny, Stacy, and Sarah
My next door neighbor Mary and her work friends!

Tammy and her sweet sister-in-law!

One of the best thing that happened to me was when Nicole surprised me with decorating my car (with hearts all over saying sweet things about me) and bringing balloons to my school. I really had no idea who it was because they told me it was from a parent. I don't know if I could thank her enough...it really made my week. It was so thoughtful and creative.




I need to be getting ready for work so hopefully tonight I can catch up the rest! Hope everyone has a great week!

Our Anniversary!

Tomorrow I am not going to get on the computer because it is Clif and my 4 year anniversary. I don't write a lot about Clif on my blog because he doesn't usually get on the computer unless I show him. However, I wanted to take the time now to list all the wonderful things about my husband.

1. He puts everyone else before himself.
2. If I am not home he always waits to eat with me.
3. He cooks.
4. He loves his children.
5. He tells me he loves me every day.
6. He makes me feel beautiful even when I am not.
7. He helps me clean.
8. He lets me sleep in.
9. He makes me feel safe.
10. He tried really hard to listen to what I am saying.

I remember our wedding like it was yesterday. I never could have imagined that day that I would be this happy. We have had so many great times together.
Clif- I appreciate everything you do for our family. Thanks for being such an amazing husband. I am so very lucky to have you in my life. You are my everything. Happy Anniversary!
















I LOVE YOU!

New Years Resolutions!

I have a lot to catch up on as far as posts go. I figure I will do some here and there and eventually I will be close enough. For now though I would just like to write down some of my goals for this year.

1. Read my scriptures and pray every night no matter what. (This is really important to me because I see the affect it has on our family).
2. Do FHE every Monday night.
3. Learn how to sew.
4. Be more patient in my tone of voice.
5. Look for ways to serve others.
6. Get more food storage built up and get out of debt.
7. Exercise more.
8. Write in my journal at least once a week.
9. Learn how to cook and find some good recipes.
10. Make new friends.

I am doing pretty good on most of the goals. I am just trying to do each one better and if I had improved in anyway than I will feel successful.

I hope everyone has a Great 2009!

I Love being a Mom!

Last week during winter break I was able to do enjoy being a mom. The whole week I noticed that I was a lot less irritable and much more patient. It was so nice not to fill rushed in the morning or feel like I had to be some where. I have always wanted to be a stay-at-home and I am thankful to be able to do that this coming year. I love teaching, but being a mom is for me. Spencer and I had a great time together. It was very hard for me to go back to work on Monday and I had a pit in my stomach all day. Only about 90 more days left. I think I can do it!
Here are some of the fun things we did while I was home:

Monday: We had no food in the house since we just got back from Washington late Sunday night. I decided to make some Mickey Mouse waffles. I also spent the day reading with Spencer and we didn't go anywhere or do anything. It was great! I made him grilled cheese for lunch. He didn't really eat either the waffles or sandwich because he was still feeling a little down from having such a high fever. I was just happy to be home to make it for him.

I had time to actually feed her some food while brother was taking a nap.


Tuesday: I took Spencer to story time at Purple Cow. They read Corduroy and he made his own little bear. There were some really nice girls there and it was a fun play date. I also took him to play at McDonalds on the toys. He makes friends really easily. He especially like the olde kids and playing with the basketball.

At night he was running around and hit his nose on the coffee table. It was bleeding bad, but he still wanted to take a picture with his sister. (I was taking one of her and he came and put his head next to hers).

Wednesday: I met my friend BJ at the library for story time. We only made it to the end (which is his favorite part) and he was able to do Ring Around the Rosie and dance to "The More We Get Together." I really need to download that song because he loves it so much. He enjoyed playing with BJ's son Isaac as well. They are good buds! They need to get togeth more often! It has been too long.
I also made cookies (my dad's yummy recipe) for our New Years Eve Party that night.
Yummy cookie dough!

Thursday: Clif was home so we decided to take them to the Children's Museum. It was a fun experience as always. Addelyn was able to "crawl" around and Spencer was really into the make belive and kitchen area this time. I need to get him some food for his kitchen because he really enjoyed that! Spencer has been acting up a lot lately- especially when he was tired- so it was kind of hetic at Applebees. He didn't even eat that much spahetti and that is his favorite meal!
Fun toys for me too!
What's in there Dad?

Look at me Go!
I sure am hungry!

That's what I am talking about!
Here he is ready to go home.

Friday: I went over to the church and helped Nicole with her bullention board while Spencer played with Abi. He loves the nursery toys and had a great time playing with Abi. He hardly ever sees her anymore and it was nice to allow them that time together.

Best Friends!


My tired kids after a LONG and FUN week!