A new year, a new place, a new look and better late than never!

Well it 2012. 

Happy New Years!

(I know I'm a little late)

I can not believe how fast this year has gone by. I am assuming it's because 2011 was full of changes, births, moving and so much more.

Last year on the new year Josh, Lay and I slept right through it. I am guessing it's because I was prego and in the "all I wanna do is sleep" phase. This year was just about the same. Josh and I did manage to stay up until midnight, but I have to admit it wasn't easy! haha We literally forced our eyes open, and once the ball hit in Time Square we kissed and practically ran to the bedroom and hit the sack! We did manage to go out to dinner with Josh's little sister Alex and her Boyfriend Ricky before that though. It was nice. It's rare Josh and I get anytime away from the Kiddos, so when and if we do I cherish it! :) We were home by 10pm and got back to our sweet babies. One in bed and the other wide eyed waiting for Mama and Dada to play. I'm sure you can guess which one was up waiting. The 6 month old, 20 pound, adorable, stinker..:) I would have to say that the highlight of 2011 was defiantly having Ryder MB! <3 This little boy brings us so much happiness. He is full of smiles and laughs and just seems to get cuter and cuter! It is hard to believe he will be 7 months old soon. Something even harder to believe is that my baby girl is going to be 5 years old this month. That to me is mind blowing. She is so grown up already it's hard to imagine her growing up more. Layla is doing good. Minus the tiffs! Someone once said "Terrible Two's" sorry but they obviously had not experienced the age of 4 almost 5. This is without a doubt a harder age (with Layla anyways) than 2 or 3. Some days are harder than other, but we are and will work through them... I hope ;)
I haven't really set any New Years resolution this year. Maybe because I am to busy with my kiddos to even think of them, or maybe I am using that as an excuse... Either way none so far. I mean of course I have my normal day to day goal, but to tell the truth I once again use the excuse above for those too. Oh well either way. I am hoping 2012 is amazing and I am going to try and stay positive and make it that way.
Here are some pics of our Holidays!

I hope everyone has a great 2012!
XXOO  

Seven Swans a Swimming,Six Geese a Laying and a sick sick family....

So far December has been quite the month. We have all be sick. 

Either with a cold and cough or the flu.

Now that Layla is in school not only does she bring home lots of beautiful pictures and project, she brings home all kinds of germs.

Towards the end of November Lay came down with a bad cough. It of course traveled through most of the family. Everyone was able to get rid of it fairly fast, except me. I still have it. It's been a little over a month and I'm still hacking away. It is horrible. I finally gave in and went to the doctors yesterday. They gave me an inhaler and a prescription. I hope it does the trick. Some how I managed to pull a muscle in my ribs coughing so hard. It is so painful and there is nothing I can do for it..

Last week Jodi came down with a 24 hour flu and about 24 hours later Layla got it. 24 hours after that I got it, Ryder got it, Josh got it and even Grandma got it. It was horrible. Poor Ryder had such a bad fever that we ended up taking him to the ER. To make it worse Josh and I were just as sick so we felt pretty useless. I can't not even explain how sick I was. I could hardly keep my head up. Once we got Ryder's fever down he recovered pretty quickly. I think the 14 hours of sleep helped! :) 

I am happy to say that we are all feeling a lot better and I sure hope this cough goes away. I really don't want chest Xrays.

Last night we finally got our tree put up and decorated. We let Layla do most of the decorating. Ryder wanted to help, but isn't quite big enough yet! :)

We have pretty much got all our Christmas shopping done. YAY! We have one more Layway to pick up. We are planning on leaving it in there as long as we can. We are running out of hiding spots for these spoiled kiddos. I am so excited for Lay and Ryder to see all the neat stuff Santa is bringing for them..

Cutest story ever:

The other night we were all watching "The Polar Express" and Layla turns to me and says "Mom if I was bad with Santa bring me lots of toys?" I said " Nope, Santa only brings toys to good boys and girls!" She turns to me and starts to cry and says " OH, NO! Mom Santa isn't going to bring me anything I've been bad! I lied to you and said I brushed my teeth when I really didn't!" I was speechless. Part of me wanted to laugh and part wanted to cry. I looked at her and said " Well I think because you just told me the truth and you promise to never lie about brushing your teeth again, Santa will probably understand." 

I love that girl so much. 

Ryder is a whoppin' 18lbs.

He is such a chunker. An adorable chunker! He rolls around the whole floor, and it's impossible to keep him in one spot. He can sit up and is eating all sorts of things. :)

Christmas is in less than 2 weeks! I have been missing my family so much. Holidays are going to be weird without them this year..

XXOO

Sunday Fun Day

Around here Sundays tend to be a little boring. Not much going on at all, but yesterday proved doing nothing at all can mean so much! <3

The day started off with tubby time for Lay and Ryder. These two are so darn cute and I fall more and more in love with them each day! It's funny how something as simple as a bath can become one of the most joyous memories! Seeing my babies interact and play with each other melts my heart. After a fun time in the bath we decided to head over to Jodi's to give our cat Oliver a hair cut. Jodi owns her own grooming business so it made it quite easy!

Oliver the lion cat! He looks so adorable, and kinda funny. Pretty sure Josh and I laugh every time we look at him.  He was a trooper and part of me feels bad because he acts embarrassed.. Hope he gets use to it. :)

My sweet little cow girl <3

Layla is learning to ride horses. This is Chester, Josh's little sister's horse. Every time I see her ride him I wanna cry. My little girl is growing up so fast and it's very bitter sweet. She is such a natural. Just hops right on bare back and goes. Jodi bought her a riding helmet thank goodness. I have to admit I was a little worried about her falling off and hurting herself. This girl is fearless and plans on taking riding lessons next summer.

After all the grooming and horse riding we heading inside to have a yummy dinner. Jodi and Layla made a great meal. It's nice to all get together and visit and eat. I miss that about Salt Lake, so it made me feel good.

After dinner we headed home, settled down and hit the sack.

This Sunday turned out to be quit nice! <3

XXOO

Ryder MB

This little boy is so darn cute I couldn't help but snap pictures all day!

Enjoy!

I sure do miss this guy

I have really been missing my Dad! I wish I could give him a big hug and kiss right now. My Dad and I have a great relationship. We are very close. He has always been there for me and I know he always will.  A few months before we left I would see him at least 3 times a week. I love that I can tell him anything and he always knows what to say and gives great advice. I feel very lucky to have such a great Dad, just wish I could see him. Some times the phone calls just don't cut it! 

Daddy-o and Maddi-o

I think one of the hardest things is not having him around my Kiddos! Layla and him were so close and I wish he could watch Ryder grow! My Dad calls Ryder "EZ" of course because of the biker magazine "Easyriders" haha 

On that thought, I wish all my family could be here to see Layla and Ryder grow! I think that is the hardest part of all this.

Miss and Love you Daddy-O! <3

On a happier note, Ryder is already 5 months old. I can hardly believe it. It seems like just yesterday Josh and I were going into surgery to have him.. He is still progressing very well. Learning and growing everyday. 

Last night Josh and I ran to pick Lay up from Grandma Jodi's and we left Ryder home with Great Grandma and of course while we were gone Ryder decided to roll over for the first time. Little stinker! He has been so close for so long and of course he waits until Mama and Dada aren't home to see it. Still so proud of him!   <3

Layla is getting excited for Christmas. She asked me yesterday if we can go to the mall to see Santa. She is at the perfect age for "Santa"..... She anticipates his arrival and I can not wait for Christmas morning. I have to admit I am pretty excited myself. Josh and I spent all last weekend Christmas shopping.. Lets just say these Kiddos are getting spoiled! <3 

I can not wait to see the look on Layla's face when she See's what Santa brought her. :) I love that Ryder is going to be 6 months right about that time. Even though he is getting tons of new toys I can already say that he will probably be more interested in the crinkling wrapping paper! :)

I can hardly believe Thanksgiving is in less than a week. Crazy how time flies.

Hope everyone has a great Turkey Day! 

GOBBLE GOBBLE <3

xxoo

Who me?.. Couldn't be...

I can't believe I am even going to write this....

Here it goes....

I think I might be baby hungry.

Is that even possible?

Ryder is still a baby himself yes this I am aware of, so why I am baby hungry? This is a question I have been asking myself. The only possible answer I can come up with is that Ryder is growing so fast right before my eyes and I want him to stay a baby forever. I know that is not possible, so why not just have another... Of course this isn't something that we plan on doing anytime soon and I know I swore that after Ryder I would never be pregnant again, but the thought has kinda grown on me. :) I do love my babies so much and I love being a Mommy. <3

I know Josh would love another little girl, and I have to admit I would love it too.

Like I said though this is nothing we are planning, but we have talked about it. If we do decide to have another one, it wont be for a couple years. This Mama needs at least a year or so do enjoy and catch up on the lack of sleep I've been experiencing the past 5 months. :)

I mean look how cute my Kiddos are... It's hard to resist the temptation of having a few of them running around.

Self Portrait

Such a serious face

XXOO