Important Enought to Have It's Own POST!

This is NOT a figment of your imagination!! I have in my possession the 3rd season of Lost on DVD (which does not come to the states until, I think, 2008)!!! A friend of mine from church went to China and brought this back for me. So, who cares that Jaden won't sleep, has given me carpal tunnel from rubbing his back, and that my husband is viewing naked women's booties for the next 4 days in Sturgis, South Dakota, I have Jack to fall asleep to. Life is good!

Guys Night Out

A quick update on the toddler bed situation:

1. Thanks for all of your comments encouraging me to hang in there, except for Tiffany- 129 times having to put a child back in their bed- I would literally lose it!!

2. He's doing okay, but gets up 3-4 times yelling my name right at the door. I have to go in, put him back in his bed, and rub his back for way too long. If I stop he says, "Back, Back" and places my hand back on him. BTW, he just started crying right now after being in his bed for about 30 minutes. Is it bad if I ignore it??

3. Now, "Why is Doug in South Dakota??" you ask, he's in Sturgis at the Harley Davidson Bike Rally. He called me and told me it's the most crazy thing he has ever been to. Literally 1,000s of bikers and biker babes. Apparently many wear their leather chaps with nothing covering their booties! I think Doug will have to make his 1st blogging debut about the rally. I have told him to take lots of pictures. I'm afraid some may have to be censored!

4. Saturday night Jaden had a Guys Night Out (well, in our house) with his favorite buddy Scottie. They have soooooooo much fun together being BOYS!!



P.S. Jaden stopped crying- YEAH!!!!!!!!!

Me, Jaden, a Virus, and a Toddler Bed

So I knew things would be crazy since I was gone for about a month and the craziness has NOT stopped. It's totally my fault that Jaden rarely had naps and slept in the same room with me, so no wonder he has gotten sick and refuses to let me leave him in his crib, I mean toddler bed (I'll explain) and is determined to sleep with me.

Quick summary of the CRAZINESS we call our LIFE. . .

We got home from CA at about midnight and left for Manti, UT 2 days later for Doug's brother David's Sealing. It was a bummer because Doug had a huge work event and couldn't go. It was fun to see family and especially Joel and Monica. Jaden loved getting up and going to breakfast with Joel while Monica and I tried to catch some more ZZZZZZs.

David and Amanda
The Manti Temple


The flowers were beautiful.

Jaden catching some much needed ZZZZs at the luncheon.

Grandpa and Grandma June

Annaleise, Monica, and Me

After the luncheon we were dying of heat, so we hit the community pool which was a GREAT pool, so if you're ever in Manti check it out. You even have a view of the temple.

Jaden and 2nd cousin Paisley

Jaden and Monica

Well, we got home from UT and I was off to Girl's Camp- Retro Style, after a sleepless night of Jaden crying until 3:30AM- what a beautiful sound- yeah right, I left for camp but only stayed for 1 night. It was the BEST and grooviest camp ever!

My Groovy Green Girls

Stephaine and Ann- the best camp leaders!

Wellington Lake

I got home yesterday and picked up a Jaden that kept Grandma up all night. Thanks Karen for being a trooper! I took him to the doctor and yep, he has a virus. Last night he was a wreck so I was in his room consoling him until he flipped himself out of his crib! Doug put together a toddler bed at about 1 AM and that was quite the experience getting him to stay in it. Poor Doug had to leave at 7AM to drive to South Dakota for work for a week, so now it's back to me, Jaden, a virus, and a toddler bed STAY TUNED. . .

We're Home!

I'm back from CA and had a wonderful time being with family and friends! Here are a few things I learned from my trip.

1. I still tease my sister Heather way too much- I LOVE her to death!

2. Matthew got me hooked on Raisin Bran Crunch. I owe him about 3 boxes of cereal!

3. If we say we're going to leave for the beach at 11, count on noon, "where are Jaden's shoes??"

4. Lisa knows how to plan a party!!

5. There's nothing like being with your friends that really know you!

6. I'm obsessed with Shade swim wear and literally lived in my swimsuit! I will be posting further about this discovery!!

7. I never thought I could like a dog in clothes, but I did like Daphne!

8. I need to think before I speak- thanks for the reminder Lisa and Dad!

9. I will never get sick of the sun, sand, and surf!

10. I take pictures of everything, but not as many as Cara. Enjoy our memories!

Update, well sort of!

I'm still in CA and haven't really been on the blog. If you're interested in what's been going on, you can check-out my sister Cara's blog: http://caramia23.blogspot.com/ Enjoy the CRAZINESS!!

Celebrating the PERFECT way!!

BEWARE!!! Lots of pictures!!!
Thanks Cara and Heather for the perfect shirts!

We went to T-Street for the 4th and brought a sand crab!
Grandma, Carter and my HOT brother Matthew (he's single)!
He loved Heather's snow cone= DINNER!

Getting ready for the fireworks!!

Playing some cards.

Mom and Aunt Shauna

Lisa and Audrey

Grandpa and Carter- he slept through the entire show.

Kisses

and more kisses!

Cara and Joe

He loved playing with Matthew's hair!

Uncle Mike

It doesn't get much better than this!!

Get Ready Grandma and Grandpa!!

Here I come!!!!

I can sleep with you if you would like!

I don't mind doing chores, I'm used to it!

Just don't leave the lotion out- oops!

I'm even good at pedicures. Who needs Happy Nails?

Now if my lazy Mom would get packing, I hear she hates it. See you tomorrow, hopefully! "Mom, just get over it and pack !"

Happy 5 Years!!

Today, well I guess yesterday, since it is 12:07 AM was our 5 Year Anniversary! This is pretty routine for our marriage, Doug is asleep (he does have to get up at 6:30) and I'm still bright-eyed ready to go. Regardless, we had a great night! Doug surprised me and took me to The Melting Pot for a yummy dinner. We've never been there before and had a great time. Stupid me, I forgot the camera so this is what you get, a picture of a picture at dinner. It was such a fun night to just be with Doug and act like newlyweds again! I even felt rather sassy in shorts and heels- watch out! I love you and thanks for 5 years of adventure and incredible memories!!

Happy Birthday Monica!!!

Happy Birthday Monica, we love you!!

Nothing to say about this!!

Thanks NANCY!!

Yum, Yum, Yum!!! My friend Nancy suggested this for dinner: Pizza dough, ranch dressing (the sauce), and whatever toppings you have! So easy and delicious! Doug's comment was, "This is legit." (Is he now MC Hammer?? and by the way, he can hear again!) I guess that means it was tasty!