ummmm....................ya

The craziest thing about it, this was actually planned.............ya, we are crazy.

I'm 11 weeks. Due the 17th of May. I've been quite sick with this one. Swine flu + morning sickness= pure hell. I wouldn't recommend trying it.

Bailey Update...

I realize that I haven't been too great lately on updating the ol' blog, so I thought I'd better get it done.

These past couple months have been super busy! Here are a few things we've been up to:

Brandon: Softball, hunting, softball, hunting, softball...well, you get the jist! Oh, and of course working to support his family!

We've had fun spending time with each other in the mountains! Fall, being my fave season, has been very enjoyable & BEAUTIFUL, though the last couple weeks, I've missed it. We (the kids & I) had the unpleasant opportunity to experience the dreaded "swine flu". Yes, of course we would have to get it.....but the good news is that we lived and have almost fully recovered(after tamiflu & breathing treatments)

Andy: He has been thoroughly enjoying preschool, and LOVES learning! My smart & bright first-born will turn FOUR next month! He loves his younger brother, and watches over him. Oh, and he has also become a professional tattle-tell!

Maddex: What can I say about my baby..he's not a baby anymore. Infact, he is almost as tall as Andy. He has the cutest personality & he is SO LOVING! He can also talk your ear off!

Me: the usual...following my family around! I've been a total slacker on the jewelry making, but I've started to do more & I will have a jewelry booth set up at "The Candy Cane Village" craft fair in Spring City on Nov. 13th & 14th. So come take a look! I will post another reminder when It gets closer!

And here are the kids school pictures. I thought they turned out way cute. If you can't tell, Maddex is on the left and Andrew on the right!

Josie's Wedding

My very good friend Josie(which also happens to be Brandon's cousin) got married in the Manti Temple this weekend. Brandon & I were able to attend the ceremony & it was amazing. It was such a good feeling & we are SO HAPPY for josie & her new husband Mark!!!

Here is the BEAUTIFUL bride with our roommate from snow college days, Tricia. Tricia caught the bouquet!

A few weeks ago, Josie asked me if I would make her wedding cake. I knew it would be a challenge, but I accepted. Her colors were Black & white & her flowers were calla lilies.(which made an absolutly beautiful and classy wedding by the way) I was so afraid I'd mess it up, and That would be unacceptable cause Josie deserves a pretty wedding cake. But, with a few prayers and much determination, it turned out quite well. So here it is...my first wedding cake:

First Day of Preschool

Andy Started preschool this week! Yes, thats right, my baby boy is in school!!! I can't believe how fast time has gone! It doesn't seem that long ago that the nurse handed me this beautiful( though very beat-up looking) baby boy & said " Here, meet your son". He has brought so much joy to his family with his bright smile and outgoing personality, and we're so proud of him & love himSSO MUCH!! He loved his first day, even through the disappointment of preschool being held in a "regular house" with "no school bus".

Had to fit a few pics of my darling little Maddex in here too!! Next year, they'll both be in preschool!

8 THINGS TAG

I haven't been very good at keeping the posts coming, so hopefully this will get things started again. Thanks Jenni!

8 Things I look forward to:

1. Fall (my favorite season)
2. vacation
3. Christmas
4. Maddex potty trained
5. Having a daughter(maybe someday?)
6. Not having to worry about getting pregnant
7.bedtime
8. remodeling

8 Things I did this weekend:

1 Went shopping
2 Girl's night!(buncos)
3. Watched brandon play ball
4. paintd my toe nails
5. loved on my boys
6. church
7. read books
8. held my CUTE nephew

8 Things I wish I could do:

1. Cook amazing dinners
2. Make poop disapear with a magic wand!
3. Get paid cash for being a mom!
4. Lose 30 lbs in one day
5. Silence stupid people
6. erase tatoos( just to clear things up, I don't have one)
7.buy Brandon a truck
8. afford a maid

8 shows I watch:

1. Everybody loves Raymond
2. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
3. Handy Manny
4. Special Agent Oso
5. Dora the explorer
6 Wonder Pets
7. Imagination movers
8. The Backyardegins

(yes, I am a loser)

8 Places I'd like to travel:

1. Alaska
2. Northern Cali
3. The east coast
4. Italy
5 Africa
6. Germany
7. Paris
8. the moon

8 Things I'm grateful for:

!. Andy
2. Maddex
3. Brandon
4. Gospel
5. Family & friends
6. good health
7. magic erasers
8. hairspray

8 people I tag: Tosha, Amy, Steph, Sarah, Sha, Kristi, Kellie, Julia

I need your help!

So, this is kind of a random post, but I need help...with my hair. Those of you that know me know that I have long hair, and that I highlight it every 6-8 weeks.(just the roots) Well it is in WAY bad condition. It's been thinning, breaking etc, and is VERY dry. I also refuse to stop highlighting it...it's how I want it, so that's not an option. Cutting it off isn't an option either( though I am willing to take a few inches off). So, I guess what I need from you is suggestions on how I can help it get healthy, without going my natural color or chopping it all off.I use Aussie DEEEEP conditioner, and have realized that without it, it would probably all be broken off. Does anyone know of any miracle treatments, conditioners, oils, etc. that would really make a difference? I need to reverse this damaging procces before I end up bald!!! Please help by giving me suggestions if you can! Thanks.

My funny three year old...

Andy has a bad habit of waiting last minute to go potty. When he's just about unable to hold it, he'll start dancing. Well, I was at my moms house today making jam, and we could tell Andy needed to pee. My mom said "Andy, you better hurry & go to the bathroom. Somebody's dancing." So Andy runs to the bathroom, comes back out & says" Grandma, there's nobody dancing in that bathroom!!"