Happy New Year!

I realize its way past New Year's, but I have been a blogging slacker once again. And on top of my lack of blogging I have been slacking in the picture taking department as well. So, you just get to read about what we have been up to, instead of seeing cool pictures to go with it. Sorry.

I have to go back before the New Year to really catch you all up on what we have been doing.

October: At the end of October my little brother got home from his mission in Korea! We are so lucky to have him living here with us. My kids just adore him, and he has been a huge help!!

November: On Nov. 19 I was fortunate enough to be able to get LASIK! I am so glad I did it and I am just loving the freedom I have without my glasses and contacts!!!!

December: Dec. 10 Conner started Drum lessons. Well, I am learning with him so that I can help him practice! He absolutely loves it, and his teacher is great. His teacher said that Conner is a natural, and is just being reminded of things that he knew before he was born!!!

January: Friday Jan. 8 Dave and I drove to St. George for the night. We left Vika home with my brother, and they had great time for the whole week that we were gone. We left St. George in the morning and continued our drive into warm and sunny California!!! We stayed at Dave's Aunt and Uncle's house in Thousand Oaks for the night, and they fed us some really yummy food. We then made our way to Disneyland!!! We spent 2 days there and then drove to San Diego, where Dave's sister got married in the San Diego Temple Wed. Jan. 13!! It was a beautiful ceremony!!! They got pictures taken on the beach at sunset, with beautiful waves and wonderful weather!!! I am so jealous and now I really want to redo ALL my wedding photos. Friday was the reception, and both of my kids were wired and bouncing off the walls all night long. Conner was the ring bearer, and got to wear a very handsome tux, and Vika just got a really pretty new dress!!! We are so happy for Joanna and Matt and also so glad that the stress of wedding plans are over.

Hopefully, I get back into the groove of picture taking!!!!

Proud Mom Moment!!!

I just have to brag for a minute! I was thinking about what to make for dinner tonight, and I remembered we needed to use up the last of the ground turkey. My little brother is making dinner for Dave and I later, so I was just needing to have something for the kids to eat. They have both been sick, so I was trying to think of something that was somewhat healthy and that they would actually eat. They are both picky in their own different ways. This makes dinner choices very limited sometimes.

Right now as we speak they are both eating turkey burgers on whole wheat english muffins (our bread is gone and we don't have any buns!) I just have to say that I am very proud of myself as well as my kids. I'm proud of myself for thinking of this dinner option, and proud of my kids for actually eating it. I have never made this for them before, so I was very skeptical. Thank you thank you, I know I am very smart tonight. This never happens for me, so I am basking in my glory!!!

We don't always eat very healthy, but that is going to change soon because Dave is needing to eat healthier. It will make things easier for Dave if we all join him in a new healthy lifestyle!!!

My Lack Of Posts

I have had a serious lack of posts, and I sincerely apologize. Life is just catching up with me, and I have been really busy. Both kids have had well dr appointments, and they are doing great. Both are on the small side, but healthy. Vika had to get 1 shot and she hated every minute of it. Conner was super lucky and doesn't need shots until he starts kindergarten!

Right now everyone is getting over colds. The kids are getting better, but they sound horrible. They have nasty coughs, and runny noses, but other than that they are doing great!!!

Conner got a haircut and couple of weeks ago!! Sometimes he forgets and asks for his big mowhawk.

Vika is growing up way too fast for all of us. She repeats everything you say, and so she has a very extensive vocabulary. Its fun to get her to say new things!!

Happy Birthday Dave!!

I would like to wish my wonderful Hubby a very Happy Birthday!! I hope you have a great day Honey!

Make sure you keep a big smile on your face all day long!!!!

Happy Birthday To Me!!!

I would just like to dedicate this post to myself! I am very happy to be 27! I don't feel like I am that old, but nevertheless I am that old. I would like to list 27 reasons why I am so happy!!

These are not in any specific order, and I will warn that I could go on and on, but I will just limit myself to 27. Also, these are in no particular order!

1. My Wonderful, Thoughtful, Loving, Amazing Husband!!

2. My 2 beautiful kids! I love them more and more everyday!

3. My Sisters! I should say my best friends. I love both of my sisters so much, and they do so much for me! Thank you!!!

4. My Family! I love spending time with my family. They are awesome!

5. My Mother-in-law, and Sisters-in-law! Dave's family is so amazing. They spoil my kids like nobody's business, and they are so much fun to hang out with.

6. My friends! I love my friends from High School. We still try to hang out every once in a while, but its nice to have long time friends!

7. Sleep! I love to sleep. I need my sleep or I am very cranky (just ask Conner or Dave).

8. Food! I love to eat! I love eating out at restaurants with really yummy food! I love eating snacks at home. I love chocolate ice cream, and steak!!! Mmmmm my favorite!

9. Blog stalking! I love to check other people's blogs. Sometimes I do it way too much! I have to check blogs at least once a day, but its usually twice. I always enjoy it when anyone updates!! Hint hint!

10. The Gospel! I love going to church every Sunday and learning more and more about the The Church! I love the spirit I feel whenever I am at church or the Temple! I love that Conner loves to hear about Jesus, and loves to sing Primary songs!! I love that Vika can recognize Jesus in pictures, and gets really excited about it!! I just love the church and all that it does to help me in my life!!

11. My Cell phone! I don't know what I would do without this little device. I would definitely go crazy, thats for sure.

12. My little brother! He just returned home from his mission. I missed him so much while he was gone!

13. Being Lazy! When both kids are napping (they usually sleep at the same time!!!) I am so lazy. I love it, it makes my day wonderful!!

14. Watching the rain! I love to sit on my porch and watch a good rain storm!! I also love listening to the Thunder!

15. The first snow of winter! I don't like driving in the snow, but when its winter I love it when it snows!!

16. Christmas season! I love it when everyone is so happy, and caring for others around Christmas! Christmas seems to make everyone happy, and I love that!!!

17. Fireworks! I love laying on the grass and watching a good firework show! The best is when they do fireworks after a baseball game!!!

18. Baseball! I love watching baseball, and playing it!! So much fun!

19. Flowers! I love smelling fresh flowers, and looking at them! Dave is so good to me and buys me flowers a few times a year!

20. My Ward Friends! I love going to church and seeing my friends there! They are great women!

21. A Clean House! Unfortunately this doesn't happen as often as I would like. However, when my house is clean, I am very happy!!

22. Cheesecake! I love cheesecake so much! Every time we go out to dinner, and I see that they have cheesecake for dessert I make sure I save room for it!!! Delicious!

23. Shopping! I used to love shopping for just myself, but I now love shopping for my kids as well! Target is my big weakness for kids clothing!

24. New Jeans! I love buying jeans! I love the way I feel in a pair of brand new jeans!!! (Yes I am very vain!)

25. Reading! I don't read as much as I would like to, but if I have a good book chances are you will find my reading until I am done! I also LOVE to read to my kids, and lucky for me they love it too!!

26. Nap Time! I love it when both kids are napping and the house is totally quiet, minus the music for their rooms!

27. Dave's days off! I love it when my husband is home, and can spend some time with us! The best is when he takes days off during the week!!

I am very happy today, and I just wanted to share a "few" things that truly make me happy!!

New Calling

2 Sundays ago I was called to be the new 2nd Counselor in the RS Presidency. I was completely shocked by this calling. I was thinking a couple of months ago that I could never be in the RS presidency because these women are AWESOME!! I looked up to them so much. Well, I guess I learned my lesson. I will no longer be comparing myself to anyone, and thinking that I am not able to do something.

I am still scared and nervous about my calling, but I am slowly getting better. I am learning new things all the time, and trying not to be too intimidated by things. For anyone that doesn't know me well, I am very shy and reserved. I don't mind talking to new people, but I don't like initiating the conversation. That is definitely going to have to change. I know I am in for a world of change. I am going to be pushed out of my comfort zone, which will be a good thing for me. The thing I am most nervous about right now is teaching. I am scared to be in front of a lot of people, but its just something that I will have to get used to.

I am looking forward to all the fun activities and getting to know the sisters in my ward. I just hope I don't let my fears get the best of me.

Happy Birthday Conner!!!

I can't believe my baby is already 4. He has grown up so much in last year, its crazy!! I love him more and more everyday, and he brings so much joy into my life!! He is the best big brother Vika could ask for! He is so full of energy, but at the same time so loving and caring!! He loves almost any animal, his favorite by far are dogs!!

Conner loves his friends, and if it were up to him he would play with them everyday. He loves his family even more. He wants to live at Grandma Teri's house, and has said more than once, "I want to live at Grandma's forever and ever." Him and his aunts have a very special relationship. They are the best of friends. They spoil him like nobody's business. He has sleepovers all the time at Grandma's house with his aunts!!

I could go on and on about this handsome little boy, but I won't bore you. Conner we love so much and we are glad you are in our lives!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DUDERS!!!