11 Months.........

I posted a picture of this little "Doll" of a girl, as she was refereed to in the comments, on facebook and it just really hit me that they grow so fast! Pretty soon I'm gonna want another sweet baby to cuddle and love!  Isn't it funny how you have those feeling until your family is complete.  I know why Heavenly Father created the cycle of life the way he did.  (there is no greater joy for me than raising babies in the gospel with my hot husband!!  I told him that yesterday for FATHERS DAY)

Allen and his little grumpy girl.  Church= a hard day for this little one.


We are happy to announce that Addison is completely MOBIL these days. She's played around with the idea for 2 months,  and now it's in full force!!!  Lets be honest, I'm really happy, actually!!  I knew that when she could finally do what she was thinking, she would be a lot happier too!

 Addie is getting more and more attached to her binky.  I'm sure you said the same thing to yourself on this round of pictures.  I think after we go to Denver in July, its just going to become a bedtime thing.  When she can take it out and put it back in when the sacrament comes around, Mommy thinks it's time to loose it.  It is really cute when she pulls her blanket around with her to find her binky on the floor, though. 

She been pulling herself up on things since before she was crawling, but the other day I went to get her up from her nap after I was beckoned, like usual, and low and behold, she was standing in her bed.  I consider myself lucky that she hasn't done it before now.  With that being said, I don't like it!!  She's a great napper, but yes, you guessed it, naps have been quite hard this week, but today She's done good so maybe she's use to her new found freedom :)...

She loves to go outside.  Whenever I'm getting ready to go outside, I ask her if she wants to go.  I always gets really excited...she knows exactly what I'm asking her!

Look at this little girl.......

I tell ya, where has the time gone??  Everyone can't believe Addison isn't one yet (it must be all the hair that throws them off).  She's so tiny.  Did you know she is still wearing 3-6 months, but we are jumping to 6-9 because we have some cute stuff and want to wear it.  I washed it all in really hot water and put it in the dryer. Worked like a charm!!



She is starting to get into things and I love it.  I showed her how to open the cabinet and she pulled out the pots.  I could tell it was so much fun.  





































She got this fun car for Xmas from Gammy and Pops, and we just put it together this week and she loves it.

Good morning.  She's probable thinking, "mom put the camera a way...I just woke up!!"

When she takes a nap, she pushes up to the top of her crib.  She doesn't move much when she sleeps!!  But she sure loves her bunny and blanket, she hold onto them tight.

Warm Weather

Really we're going to have 4 days straight of warm weather????  I'll take it.  I have to......

(1)Finish planting the garden.  I planted the carrots, corn, and green beans, but I waited to plant the green chili, tomatoes, and onions until the frost warning cleared.  I am so excited to have a garden this year and I hope it goes well. (2)Clean up the front yard.  It looks like bums live here.  I have to clean out my flower pots, the flower beds and dig out the dandelions in the yard.  Oh ya and spray all the weeds coming up in the driveway. (3) Plant the seeds to all the flowers I harvested last year(zinnia in the front bed and other seeds I'm trying in my pots).  I'm so excited to see how the mix will come out this year.  I was able to get a few flowers to have a few pots, you know me, they make me so happy!!!

And of course enjoying the sun is the MOST IMPORTANT!!!!!

I love these quotes!!!!!

I have this quote on my fridge so that it will speak to me every morning...

"It isn't as bad as you sometimes think it is, It all works out. Don't worry. I say that to myself every morning. It will all work out. If you do your best, it will all work out. Put your trust in God, and move forward with faith and confidence in the future. The Lord will not forsake us."--President Gordon B. Hinckley

 

I posted this on my Facebook Status yesterday and I really do think this Idea is what helps me move forward....

 We spend our days waiting for the ideal path to appear in front of us, but what we forget is that paths are made by walking, not by waiting.

Memorial Day Weekend 2011

Can I just say, "what a cold and dreary weekend it was."  I was just wanting a little sun and warm weather.  I know it will come soon enough, but it would've been nice for the weekend.  Oh well, murphys law, it always happens!!

Addie and Sierra played with toys, which was really fun.  I did the big girls hair, and Allen shot a lot of rock chucks and one truck mirror!!! (I'm glad it was him and not me!!)

Two years ago memorial weekend, right before we were married, we went to Shoshone Falls because I had never been there.  It was beautiful.  The run-off was so much and I thought it compared to Niagara, REALLY!!  I wanted to go this year and take Addison.  It was cold, and rainy, but after we got there and were about to leave the sun came out for just a bit and made it all worth it.





















When we got home and I was showing Allen the pictures from this time and then I showed him the pictures from when we went last time.  He said, "what happened to those young shinny good looking people."  "Marriage and a baby",  I said.  Usually that reaction happens a few more years down the road, but Allen and I got started a little later in life.  I've vowed though, I'm getting into shape and going to fit into my pre-baby cloths before summer is over...this is ridiculous!!!!

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2011-It really is all worth it, look at that cute little girl of ours!!!

My Sweet little Isabelle!!!

I have to say this little girl and I have been kindred spirits since the day I met her, about a week after she was born.  She was always by my side.  She turns 12 Today!!!  I spoke at her baptism and that seems like just yesterday.  We love you belle!!!!



HAPPY BIRTHDAY ISABELLE !!!!!

Is there sun today?? I don't think so!!!!

This week we have really wanted the sun to come out so we could Enjoy it and plant our garden......Well the sun came out but the wind was was so cold and it was only 52 here here.  We tilled the garden but, it was FREEZING!!!  So I'm thinking next week I can plant it, when the ground reaches above 40 degrees. 

Stuck indoors waiting for Summer. Maybe it will come soon!!!! I'm having douts though.....

2 1/2 weeks ago we had a few day of sun and then we went back to rain, snow and cold wind :(.  We are still at that point...Mommy and Addie are going stir-crazy.  I know the sun is finally going to come and it's going to be 90, but I'll complain about that later.   We just want warm, sun shining days!!!

Allen said to me the other day, "we're gonna have to get us another external hard drive just for all the pictures...." I agreed with him, that is just what I want, oh and a new camera too!!!  Maybe for Xmas??

Kallie Graduates.......

Well we will never forget this graduation.  We sat down in in the bleacher, there was a light breeze, and really dark clouds in the distance.  We knew they were coming for us.  You would think that this would hurry things along, cutting out the unnecessary things maybe starting a bit early....

No such luck.  10 or so minutes into it, here came the rain.  A spit, then a pee, then downpour.  We had a steady rain for the rest of evening, about 2 hours!!!!!  Allen got soaked, I shelded Addie, and I had my hood on, but it was not as much fun as the pictures will show.  We all wanted to drink Hot Chocolate when we got home.  Therefore not pictures with the graduate.  Oh Well :( :(

Recipes to try.....Asparagus Bowtie Pasta with Paprika Chicken

I tried this the other day and loved it.  I added some red pepper with the garlic in the sauce for extra flavor.  You can serve it with paprika chicken listed below

1 pkg. bow tie pasta
1/2 c. (1 cube) butter (the real stuff)
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1-2 chicken bouillon cubes
1 pint heavy cream
salt & pepper to taste
10-15 spears asparagus, blanched
1/2 c. bacon, crumbled
1/2 c. toasted pinenuts (or to taste)
Parsley, to taste
Parmesan cheese, to taste

Boil bow tie pasta in salted water until al dente. In wok or heavy skillet melt butter. Add minced garlic and saute a minute or so. Add Parmesan Cheese and bouillon cube(s). When the bouillon cube is dissolved, slowly stir in heavy cream and salt & pepper. Add cooked pasta to cream sauce and toss until pasta is well covered. Add blanched asparagus. Sprinkle with crumbled bacon, toasted pinenuts, parsley & Parmesan cheese and toss together. Serve immediately.


Paprika Chicken

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/2 c. Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 c. Italian bread crumbs (you can also use Panko bread crumbs and add Italian seasoning)
1 1/2 cubes (3/4 cup) melted butter
Paprika

Combine Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs and paprika. Dip chicken breast in melted butter. Roll in crumb mixture until completely coated.  Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes @ 350

Spring Cleaning, Garden, and Yard!!!!!

I have to say I have a busy few weeks cut out for me.  Since I was unmotivated last year for spring cleaning (because I was pregnant) I am two years behind instead of one!!!!  I can say that every fan blade is white again, the baseboards don't look grungy, the floor under the fridge and stove are clean and I definitely feel better about myself....whenever the house is clean, I feel at ease!!!!

Lets just say I haven't made it to the Garden, let alone the yard.  I think I would rather be outside getting these two thing taken care of first if it wasn't so dang cold, windy, and rainy :(   At this rate, I'm thinking middle of may. 

Visitors for the weekend

This weekend my cousin Kami and her boyfriend, Ryan stayed with us.  They came to run the half marathon in Idaho Falls.  I think they had fun running and we had fun having them.  We hope they come again!!!!!!!!