Tending Days & Jumping Bean

For the past year, I've been tending my friend's little girl a couple days out of the week. Her name is Lindsey Elise. (Yes, I like to believe she was named after me;) )Her mother works as a fourth grade teacher, and since the end of the school year is quicky inching it's way here, I thought I'd better take pictures of the kids together before it gets here.

Those of you that know our family well, know that Maddex is a jumper. I'm not talking little bounces, I mean he JUMPS HIGH! In this pic, he's not jumping from the tile, he's jumping from the carpet. Oh ya, he can get some air! At only 9 months old, he began this jumping fetish. Yes, he jumped long before he ever took his first steps. He would pull himself up on furniture and start jumping, until eventually he began letting go and making big jumps accross the room. He didn't even walk until he was nearly 14 months old. Why walk when you can jump to where you want to go & make it there in half the time? I keep thinking he's got to soon grow out of it, but at 2 years of age, he continues to jump. I think that's why he's such a skinny kid...that has to burn mega calories! Maddex, I hope you NEVER stop jumping. I have a feeling you'll be the #1 rebounder on the basketball team.....

Our Anniversary Getaway

For our 5th Anniversary, Brandon surprised me with reservations to the Anniversary Inn in Salt Lake. We stayed in the Romeo & Juliet suite.....the same exact room we stayed in one of the nights on our honeymoon! The room was so beautiful, and it brought back memories.

Brandon had these GORGIOUS dozen roses delivered to our room....what a romantic!

I LOVED the Jacuzzi tub!!!

The bed is located on the balcony & you watch this big flatscreen while laying down & relaxing.

These pictures of us were taken just after we arrived. If I'm in a car for more than an hour, I look like I've been hit by a bus.....

I wanted to steal the bed set.....I LOVE red!!

In the morning, they bring breakfast to your room. I was a dork & forgot to take pictures of it, but it was delicious! It was a Giant ooowy goowy cinnimon roll, a huge ham & cheese croissant, and yogart parfeits! YUMMMM!

This was a much needed getaway & it was sooo fun to spend it down memory lane! Thanks Brandon!

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FIVE YEAR ANNIVERSARY!!!

On the 17th, brandon & I will be celebrating our 5th wedding anniversary!!! The above picture is us on the eventful day.(obviously) The pictures below are us now:

Physical changes:

Elise: I pretty much still do my hair the same. I'm carrying extra, never lost pregnancy/baby weight. F.Y.I.: If your body image is important to you, wait more than six months after giving birth before becoming preggo again!! Ha Ha!

Brandon: He's just become more distinguished! (not fair!!)

Mental changes: The picture says it all! (Just kidding) ha ha

In the past five years we have learned so much, not just about eachother, but about life.

We've had 4 moves, 2 children. We've experienced happy times, sad times,good laughs, good crys, hardships, family deaths, and witnessed new lives being born into this world. We've learned how to become less selfish, and more understanding. We've learned how to put others before ourselves, and that sacrifices aren't always easy, but always worth it in the end. We've become closer than I ever thought possible. We've learned that perfection is not possible, but to always keep it our goal. As long as we're moving forward & not standing still, we are succeeding. I've experienced love so strong, that I never thought it could exist. I've learned that motherhood can be very hard, but so worth it. I know that this marriage has been blessed beyond belief, that we've been given extra help from a higher sorce. I thank my heavenly father every day for this beautiful family he has given me. Happy five years, Brandon! Thankyou for your love and friendship. I'm so happy to spend the rest of eternity with you! FIVE YEARS DOWN, FOREVER TO GO!!

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We are NOT Patriots fans!!

This is my fourth post of the day & I promise, it's my last. In previous posts, you may have noticed that my boys are wearing Tom Brady Patriots jerseys, and I just need to clearify that we are NOT Patriots fans! These were grandpa & grandma Bailey's easter gifts to the kids(grandpa Rog is a HUGE Patriots fan). I'm a Broncos fan, Brandon is a Raiders fan. Brandon says he would rather see our kids in Broncos jerseys....ya, that's how much he hates the Patriots!! But it just so happens that our boys look SO CUTE in these jerseys, so thats why they are wearing them. And I have to admit that I do like their colors!

Dorito faces

My kids are dorito lovers. They were pigging out at my mom's, just before dinner......lets just say they didn't eat much of their dinner!

Easter Morning

Holidays just get funner & funner, now that the kids are getting older! Andy has loved dressing up in his pirate costume lately, so the easter bunny brought him a new outfit...a police officer!!

.............they ate way too much candy...

Easter egg hunt

My mom held her annual Easter egg hunt yesterday, and the kids had too much fun!

Even grandpa got in on the action!

Maddex is very intrigued by the creek that runs between my parents house & my great grandma's house.

Andy LOVES the swing set!

Thanks mom for the fun!!

Welcome Baby Dakson!!!

My brother Devin & his wife Amy had their baby boy last night at 11:14 p.m. , weighing in at 6 lbs 8 oz. and 20 inches long! We went to see him this morning & he is SOOOO CUTE!!! They named him Dakson Blake Shepherd. Here's my mom holding her fourth grandchild.

Here's Savanna, a very proud big sister!

..........and the proud daddy.

SOOOOOOOOOOOOO CUTE & PRECIOUS!!!

My FIRST NEPHEW!!! Congrats Dev & Amy!!

GOING PRIVATE!!

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Brandon's Early B-Day Present

Brandon has been wanting a bowflex for sometime now, and I was lucky enough to find this one. I found it on KSL Classifieds. It's a "Bowflex Xtreme". The previous owner only used it a handful of times before moving into a new place & didn't have room to set it up again. It's like BRAND NEW!!! I got an $1800 dollar machine for only $500!! Brandon's parents, my parents and Kev & Tosh all went in on it. THANKS GUYS!! And thanks dad for helping me go pick it up! Brandon & I used it last night & boy are we SORE today!! We have turned one of our extra bedrooms into our excercise room. Now we just need to keep using it!!

Husband tag & Happy B-Day

My rediculously good-looking husband turns 28 on the 5th! Brandon, how is it that you get better looking with age?(not that I mind or anything!)Happy Birthday! We love you!--Elise, Andy, and Maddex.

I've been tagged by Tosh to do a hubby tag, so I thought I'd just squish these two posts into one. They kinda fit together anyway!

1. Where did you meet your husband? Well, I kind of new who he was because I would go watch my brother play baseball & they played together, but I would say that we officially met on our first date! Brandon saw me in wheelers, and called me up!

2. How long did you date before you got married? 3 days shy of 2 years.

3.How long have you been married? 5 years on the 17th of April.

4.What does he do that surprises you? Well he always suprises me with random things like, "honey, get in the car, we're going to get a puppy!" He comes up with random things and has to do them.

5.What is your favorite feature of his? His big beautiful eyes & his sexy fat lips!

6.What is his best quality? He's friendly, outgoing, has a BIG heart & is a GREAT father. (ok, that was more than one!)

7.Does he have a nickname for you? Leesie or babe

8.What is his favorite food? Prime rib & crab

9.What is his favorite sport? BASEBALL!!!

10.When & where did you first kiss? 2nd date. My driveway.

11. What is your favorite thing to do as a couple? Fishing, camping, & softball. (He plays, I watch!)

12. Do you have any children? Yes! Two boys!

13. Does he have any hidden talents? He can blow bubbles...from his mouth. yes you read that correctly. He is a human bubble blower. Real bubbles...it's something you just have to see.

14. How old is he? 28 in 3 days!

15. Who said "I love you" first? He did!

16. What is his favorite music? Rock

17. What do you most admire about him? He's just a truely GOOD PERSON with a GOOD HEART.

18. What is his favorite color? Black

19. Will he read this? Yes!!!

20. Who do you tag? Steph. (You've got to do it Steph!!)