Sleep Deprieved and lovin it...

Okay so I know its been FOREVER since I last blogged and I have a reason for it. Well it's not really a good excuse, but at least I'm being honest. I've been, well how do you say it... TIRED. I guess I've forgotten, but man being pregnant sucks all the energy out of you, literally. I even have to take naps during the day and I'm NOT a nap person. But with that being said, I've also forgotten how having a newborn and waking up every 1, 2, or 3 hours makes you, well... EXTREMELY TIRED.

So my sister emailed me this picture of me at Grants baby blessing. It was taken of me almost two years ago and I had NO IDEA someone was taking a picture of me. Abby laughed soo hard she had to send it to me and when I saw it I laughed just as hard and then I wanted to cry because I remember how I felt that day. It was probably one of the most stressful days I can remember for a number of reasons. One, being it was the first time I have ever "hosted" a get together at my house with food, guests, decor, etc. Second, family and friends were in town and staying at our house which requires hosting and being "nice." Third, I was sleeping an average of 4 hours a night. And fourth, it was an emotional day filled with 9am church, a beautiful blessing, and a newborn being contaminated going to a church full of sick people (or though that's how I pictured it then:).

Anyway this picture contains all of that emotion that I was feeling on that day. It makes me laugh. It makes me realize not only how much Grant has grown and developed into this wonderful toddler, but also how much I have grown as a person. I have changed from a scared new mom to be, to a (little) more confident mom and person. I was soo nervous I wasn't doing everything "right" and I knew I was doing something "wrong." Wow it's amazing how children change us sooo quickly. I can't imagine my life without Grant. He has taught me sooo much. So now enjoy this very embarrassing picture and don't judge me too harshly:)

Somes News & Updates...

So we have some news and some updates. First of all...

We're expecting baby #2! We're due July 10th! We had our first doctor's appointment and we got a strong heartbeat and I'm about 2 months along. We are soooo excited and can't wait!

Second of all...

Our house is being completed this weekend and all we'll have to next week are inspections, close on it, and move in! Yeah!!! We are soo excited that it is finally done and we are really happy with it. Bad news is that we get to move in on Wednesday or Thursday and then go to Logan for Garrett's wedding (where I'm the photographer as well as a bridesmaid:) So we get to enjoy our new home right before Christmas so it will be a STRESSFUL, but fun, next week and a half.

Some updates on Grant. He is doing well and enjoying Christmas time. He loves snowmen and those dancing Hallmark things you know you can get every year that are REALLY annoying. He likes to play them about 10 times a day:) He is growing like a weed and starting to talk more. He is starting to understand Santa and Christmas and it's a LOT of fun to see Christmas through his eyes. We'll have LOTS of pictures I'm sure after Christmas.

So these next couple of weeks will be quiet busy for us. And I thought I could post our Christmas card I made that I know will not be going out this year due to pregnancy nausea, moving into our house, and a wedding. So I hope you enjoy and sorry I couldn't get those out this year. But I hope everyone has a VERY Merry Christmas!

Christmas Time!!

So I have been SOOO picky when it comes to finding Christmas stockings that I like. I haven't found ANY, ANYWHERE that I like. Well I just found them on Etsy the other day and I REALLY want them. Their more expensive than I want to pay, so I don't know if I'll get them or not, but I had to share with you guys how cute they are. Also how easy would these be to make yourself with similar fabric. Abby you up to sewing me some stockings (along with curtains and pillows for my house:)?

Halloween Events...

So as you can tell we dressed little Grant up as a pirate. We had a LOT of fun. Our ward/stake had a trunk-or-treat and we went and decorated our car for the event. Grant had a LOT of fun walking around getting candy. He wanted to hold Nana's hand and Geoffery took pictures while Ashley, Geoffery's sister, video taped. No he's not spoiled at all:) He didn't quite get it at first, but then he got really excited about it and only grabbed one piece of candy and put it straight in his bag. It was soooo cute. He took it sooo seriously. He also like handing out the candy. He takes instructions really good and he likes to feel like he is helping.

After the trunk-or-treat we decided that we didn't want to go door to door. Maybe next year when he can eat some of the candy. Okay so does it make me a bad mom that I only gave him like 2 pieces of candy? He doesn't know the difference and he doesn't need all that candy?! But next year he will know that there is candy so we'll spoil him REAL good then:0) Anyway, we ended up going out to eat that night with Geoffery's sister and husband who have a little boy Grant's age. Grant went in his costume and they had a blast pouring water all over the floor and eating each others food. They really get along like best friends. Its really cute to watch. So thats what we did. If you notice in our car decor you will see two pumpkins that we, okay really Geoffery, carved (I got too frustrated during the process, It's a LOT of work). I hope everyone had a great halloween as well!

Engagement Photos...

Garrett's Engaged!

So it's true, Garrett and Monica got engaged last weekend! I just wanted to tell them Congratulations! I took some engagement pictures of them last week so here's a little preview while I edit all their pictures. Love you guys!

November 4th...The Most Important Day of the Year!!!

This is Geoffery, Audrey's husband.....this is my first blogging experience but i feel this is very important. My family can agree that i am not one to take thing seriously that i dont feel i can control, but i have had enough this year with politics. It seems that everywhere we turn the same "talking points" are being played over and over again......but they are not repeats...this is what our candidates are saying everywhere they turn.

For me and my family, i want to hear how our Economy will be fixed and how in the world we got in the situation we are currently in. I believe that we learn from our mistakes, and it is necessary for The United States of America to know what and who caused this economic problem.

I am not a fan of sharing my feelings to anyone.............but this is our future and possibly our children's future riding on this presidential election. This video is not short, and is really "rapid fire".

The democratic candidate, Mr. Obama, said to "Joe the Plumber" that we need to "spread the wealth". Come on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is how we got into this mess to begin with. Please think about the choices and dont vote on hype, and charisma.

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