Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Cousins, Mechanical Bull & Celebrities





Sunday I went with my mom and Aunt Nana to St. George to visit my sister Leslie, and to see Footloose at Tuacahn. We had a great short trip with lots of hours in the car(what did we ever do without DVD players in vehicles?) and lots of visiting. Here are some of the pictures of the cousins playing. We had Derek and Emily so the only cousin we were missing was baby Sarah. It was so fun to watch them all play.



(Mom and Aunt Nan @ Tuacahn)
My brother in law Scott told me to make sure and take $5 for the show because there was going to be something during intermission that I would want to do. He said, they bring out a mechanical bull. Well I obviously haven't lost all of my pregnancy weight yet and who wants to see an overweight mom on a mechanical bull? So I just laughed at him. We went to the show(which was amazing) and sure enough during intermission they bring out the bull. People start lining up and ride it on stage in front of the whole audience. I was not going to do it but as I sat there and thought, I knew I would regret not doing it. I have always wanted to ride a mechanical bull. I guess it's the Urban Cowgirl in me. This was probably going to be my only chance because I tend to not visit the local bars, so I decided I would do it. I pulled out my money and got in line. As I'm signing my name I'm shaking because I am so nervous. Then they announce me and I go up and I rode that bull. It was everything I had ever dreamed it to be. I was so proud of myself. I know I look horrible in the picture, but here's my proof that I did it.
Then my favorite part of the whole trip happened soon thereafter. I am an avid So You Think You Can Dance viewer. Thayne from Season 4 was Ren in Footloose. He did a great job and was so fun to watch. Well we had third row seats and I had two empty seats by me the entire first half which was really nice. Right before the second half started the people that had bought those seats showed up. I had Jolie with, so of course I had a diaper bag, blankets, burp rags, and etc. everywhere so we were trying to get it all moved. I look up and see who I'm clearing the seats for and it's Jessica from Season 4 of So You Think You Can Dance. My jaw dropped. I didn't really like her on that Season but it was still cool. The girl that was sitting by me I didn't know, but I turned around to the other empty seat and it was Katee that was also from Season 4. She was my favorite. I wanted her to win that season. Then my jaw dropped even more. So the show starts and a slow song comes on and Jolie starts to get fussy. Well the way the stage was set up, this particular scene was right by us and we had lights shining on us. It was really quiet and so I'm trying to calm Jolie down and I couldn't get up and walk out because I would've blocked the scene. I didn't want these girls to be ticked because I had this crying baby and they came all this way to see their friend so I took the easy way out, nurse her. So here I am with Jessica sitting one seat away from me, and Katee sitting behind me and I plop out my you know what and start nursing my infant child. I was so embarrassed. I was so worried what they were going to be thinking, wow this girl is a hick, right in the middle of a show she feeds her kid, seriously people still nurse their children. Remember the spotlight is shining in our direction and I'm trying to uncover myself and still keep decent. Aunt Nana is trying to cover me up so the lights don't give everyone another show. Anyway I was by this time sweating bullets trying to keep covered up and my sweet girl quiet. Well as the show goes on Jolie gets fussy again so I get up and walk out. I am at the top of the theater pacing back and forth trying to figure out what I am going to say to these girls. I wanted to talk to them and tell them I loved the show. I wanted to tell them how much I liked Katee, but I didn't want Jessica to feel bad, and I didn't want to lie and say that I liked her too when I didn't. So when curtain call comes I walk down the aisle and I'm waiting for the perfect moment. I wanted to ask if they would take a picture with Jolie, but I was so worried that they would think I was weird. Do I worry too much what people think of me or what?!? So the show is barely over and my Mom and Aunt Nan get up right away to beat the rush of people so I grab Katee's arm and I say, "Katee I just wanted you to know that you were my favorite last season and I wanted you to win so badly." She was super sweet and said thanks and that was that. I was on a celebrity high. I loved seeing her and I just kept staring the whole time. I honestly couldn't have been more excited seeing Will Smith or Brad Pitt. The only celeb that could compare would be Steve Carell. Oh what a night. Oh and by the way these girls are super tiny in real life. No wonder these boys can throw them around the stage like they weigh nothing, they really weigh nothing. Didn't I feel like a hefer. P.S. Go to youtube and watch her, type Katee and Twitch, Mercy. It's amazing.

Monday, September 21, 2009

All By Himself

(Please don't turn me in to CPS Wal-Mart. These are not graphic pictures.)

Before Jolie was born we bought a toilet seat attachment for Jayden because we thought we might potty train him. Well we soon realized he didn't yet get the concept. Well yesterday Jayden was in Matt's bathroom with Matt(no privacy in my family when you're in the bathroom) and Matt said that Jayden tooted then hurry and ran to my bathroom(clean bathroom) and Matt could hear him lifting up the lid. Matt then goes in and puts Jayden's potty seat down and then the magic happened. Jayden pooped on the toilet. Yeah for our little boy. He did it all by himself. Matt yelled for me to come in and we were a little happy family in our small 3x5 bathroom. We were quite the proud parents. So whether it was a fluke and he never does it again, or if he's on his way to no more diapers, I wanted to document his first bowel movement in the toilet.
I also realized I didn't have any pictures of Jayden with Jolie so here is one also. He's gotten over the stage of not liking her(throwing a golf ball at her head) and is enraptured by her now. He loves to kiss her and I have to remind him no french kisses, close that mouth silly boy.

Sunday, September 13, 2009

First Day

Today was Jolie's big first day of church. 8:00 church was a little stressful this week, but luckily Matt was a huge help. She did so good, and everyone loved her hair. Why can't babies stay this small for even just a little bit longer. I saw four month old babies today and they looked so big, it made me want to cry. Just stay little. I love this baby, and yes her toes are painted purple. I couldn't help myself.

Once Upon A Time...

there was a cute little boy.
This little boy loved to play at the park.
Then he decided to go play basketball with his daddy.
His Daddy picked him up for a slam dunk.
And sad to say that little boy got knocked in the nose by the hoop.
Very sad.
He cried and cried and didn't want to play anymore.
And his dad tried to console him.
But the only thing that worked was Coke.
Poor little guy, at least Coke was there to save the day.

Thursday, September 10, 2009

HELP


Here is my cry for help. It's time to cut my hair as I have been feeling and looking like the above picture lately. I don't want to chop it, I just want it to look like Cindy Crawford. Am I asking too much? Here is where I need help though. I need to find someone good to cut my hair. I go to salons, and I'm never really happy with what they've done. I end up paying too much money for something I'm not happy with. Then I go somewhere cheap like Fantastic Sam's or Great clips, and I pay next to nothing, and I'm still not happy with it. Then all of the good haircuts I have gotten have been from people that live out of town and I can't go for a road trip every time I need a haircut. I need someone who isn't so pricey, but who is good. So if any of you out there have a name for me, give it up. I'm in desperation. I don't want to look like a ragged new mommy anymore. HELP!!!

Monday, September 7, 2009

Jolie Kate

Our sweet Jolie Kate is three weeks old today. I love having a girl. While I was pregnant I couldn't wait to paint her toes, put flowers in her hair, dress her up and now I can. She's getting prettier and chubbier by the day and I love watching those cheeks fill out. Jayden had a rough go of having a new member of the family, but he's finally adjusting. It's so weird to now think that we have two kids. I still feel like I'm 19. Thanks again for all those who have helped us out during this transition period. It wouldn't have gone as smooth without you all.