CRAWLING, IS IT THAT EXCITING?

SO, LIKE MANY OTHER MOMS OUT THERE, I WAS SOOOO READY FOR PRESLEY TO START CRAWLING. YA KNOW, IT JUST GETS TO THAT STAGE WHEN THEY ARE SQUIRMY WHEN YA HOLD THEM, BUT CAN'T BE CONTENT WHEN THEY ARE ON THE FLOOR. IT SEEMS LIKE I HAVE BEEN FETCHING TOYS FOR HER TO PLAY WITH FOR YEARS, AND MANY TIMES ONLY TO FETCH MORE BECAUSE SHE DOESN'T LIKE WHAT I BRING HER. I DON'T KNOW WHY I GET SO EXCITED FOR THEM TO CRAWL, BUT OBVIOUSLY ITS BECAUSE I DON'T REMEMBER HOW MISCHIEVOUS THEY ARE WHEN THEY DO!

MY BABY HAS ACTUALLY BEEN CRAWLING FOR ABOUT A MONTH NOW, SHE REALLY TOOK OFF FAST, JUST ONE DAY SHE DID IT, AND MAN THEY GET SO FAST! IT WAS NICE TO BEGIN WITH ( AHA, THAT'S WHY I GET EXCITED) BUT AS SOON AS SHE FIGURED OUT THAT SHE COULD REALLY GO PLACES, THE EXCITEMENT TURNED INTO MORE OF AN EXTRA TASK. PRESLEY'S FAVORITE HOT SPOT IS THE BATHROOM CUPBOARD, WHICH UNTIL SHE FOUND THE TAMPONS WAS GREAT, THERE ARE JUST BATH TOYS AND LOTIONS AND SUCH UNDER THERE, HARMLESS REALLY, I THOUGHT. HER SECOND HOT SPOT IS MY TREE, AND YES, SHE PULLS ALL THE FLUFFY STUFF OUT AND SPREADS IT ALL OVER THE FLOOR. I AM ONE OF THOSE FIRM BELIEVERS THAT YES, YOU HAVE TO PROTECT YOUR CHILDREN FROM THINGS THAT CAN HURT THEM, BUT I DON'T BELIEVE IN RE-DECORATING MY HOUSE! I LIKE MY THINGS AND TO BE HONEST NOTHING IN MY HOUSE WITHIN CHILD'S REACH WOULD BE UN REPLACEABLE. SO, I GUESS FOR NOW, SHE'LL HAVE TO PLAY WITH TAMPONS AND EAT DIRT OUT OF MY TREE. WHEN DO THEY WALK? I CANT WAIT.

MASCARA ANYONE?

O.K. ALL YOU FAITHFUL MASCARA USERS, THIS POST IS DEFINITELY FOR YOU. I HAVE BEEN SEARCHING, AND SEARCHING, AND YES STILL SEARCHING FOR THE PERFECT MASCARA; ISN'T TWELVE YEARS LONG ENOUGH TO HAVE TO SEARCH?!!! ( my parents wouldn't let us wear makeup until we were 16) MOST WATERPROOFS TAKE YOUR EYELASHES OFF WHEN IT FINALLY COMES OFF, SO I TRY TO STICK WITH THE REGULAR KIND. I HAVE TRIED EVERYTHING THAT COMES OUT, BUT I AM KINDA CHEAP, SO I HAVEN'T TRIED THE COUNTER STUFF, DOES IT REALLY WORK THAT MUCH BETTER? THESE FEW ARE JUST MY LATEST PURCHASES, BUT AS MY HUSBAND CAN ATTEST, I HAVE HAD DRAWERS FULL OF HALF USED MASCARA. I DON'T REALLY KNOW WHY THEY STATE " NO CLUMPING FORMULA" ON THE BOTTLE CAUSE NO MATTER HOW HARD I TRY, THE CLUMPS ARE ALREADY THERE. AND DOES ANYONE ELSE HAVE A PROBLEM WITH ALL THE MASCARA COMING OUT OF THE TOP OF THE BOTTLE? OR AM I JUST SLOPPY? I CAN'T STAND IT WHEN IT STICKS TO YOUR LASHES AND MAKES IT LOOK LIKE YOU HAVE FOUR LASHES INSTEAD OF FOURTY! WHEN IT COMES TO MY LASHES, I HAVE MULTIPLE PROBLEMS; THEY'RE TOO LONG ( YOUR PROBABLY THINKING WHY IS THIS A PROBLEM) BUT SERIOUSLY THE MASCARA JUST GETS ALL OVER YOUR LID, AND WEARING GLASSES OF ANY SORT IS A TASK, SECOND, I HAVE THIN ONES SO I NATURALLY WANT TO MAKE THEM THICK, HENCE THE CLUMPING PROBLEM. IS THERE NOT A MASCARA THAT CAN FIX ALL THESE PROBLEMS IN A SINGLE TUBE? SO, TO ALL YOU HAPPY, FAITHFUL, LOVELY LASH, MASCARA USERS, A TIP WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. I'M CONFIDENT ENOUGH TO SAY IF I TRY IT AND LOVE IT, YOUR NEXT TUBE IS ON ME! BUT BEWARE, I'VE TRIED MANY. MAYBE I SHOULD JUST WEAR FAKE LASHES?

SEVEN!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

We sure got a surprise 7 years ago when conner came into our family! WOW, did I say 7? It hardly feels like it has been that long, my how time gets away from you. We love our little conner, he has brought so much joy to our lives. We have learned so much from him, and I know his mission here on earth will teach us so much more. Conner has been such an inspiration to our family, and he has touched so many lives along the way. It is amazing to see him grow and overcome all that he has. I strongly believe he will have a great reward in heaven, he has been so strong, he's definatly our fighter! I call him my silent fighter, he has always been so happy despite his limitations, it is a joy to always see him smile. Conner definatly loves life, and we love him. happy birthday bubbles!!!!

THE BREAKDOWN

HOW OLD IS BRANDON: 29, BUT 30 COMES THIS YEAR!

WHO EATS MORE: Brandon, but probably not by much, he's sooooo picky, you'd think you were cooking for a two year old( a picky one)

WHO SAID "I LOVE YOU" FIRST: I don't really remember, but i'm pritty sure it was Brandon, good thing it wasn't on our first date, he didn't say more than three words to me!

WHO IS TALLER: Brandon, by a whole head

WHO SINGS BETTER: I would have said me, because i never hear brandon sing, but last week we subbed the sunbeam class in primary, and of course we had to set a good example for the kiddos, and lo and behold he can sing!!! quite good too! now we'll just have to practice for sacrament!!!!

WHO DOES THE LAUNDRY: Well me, but i do have to be honest here, o.k. MOSTLY me. Brandon does switch the wash sometimes, and if i'm miles backed up he will fold something ( if that's what you call it when it just looks like the fabric has been bent) really I do appreciate it, but I have to take full responsibility beacause he makes me fold his underwear in this funny little roll with the pants inside, yes, i said a roll. It looks like a burrito when i get done!!! and yes, i have been rolling for seven, wait almost eight years!!! that gives me full credit right?

WHO DOES THE DISHES: It's a tie for dinner, but breakfast and lunch, all me!

WHO SLEEPS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BED: Brandon, but really we should switch cause it really makes it hard for me to protect us from intruders when I have to jump over him!!! sorry babe.

WHO PAYS THE BILLS: Mostly brandon, he does all the online bill pay, I do the take around and checks!

WHO MOWS THE LAWN: I mow the lawn, Brandon always gets slack from our friends when they see me out there mowing it, but to be honest, i like the excercise. if I don't want to do it, he will, but I mostly don't like to wait that long!

WHO COOKS DINNER: Brandon loves to do breakfast! yummy. I am very happy to say that he always is willing to jump in and help with dinner though. i either like to cook, or I don't and he is always willing to pick up my slack.

MORE STUBBORN: Me definatly me.

KISSED WHO FIRST: Brandon claims he was the one, but if you read the answer to the next question, I think you'd side with me.

WHO ASKED WHO OUT FIRST: Neither of us, Brandon had his little sister do it!!! nice, I know.

WHO PROPOSED: Brandon, three times, before I said yes. We were actually on my front porch arguing and he just thought that third time would be the charm, guess so.

WHO IS MORE SENSITIVE: Me, Brandon wanted to make sure I put me.

WHO HAS MORE FRIENDS: Me, i always feel like I need more friends though. Brandon is definately the entertainer though! I'll bring the friends, he'll keep um around!

WHO WEARS THE PANTS: Me, brandon doesn't like to wear them.

Well, the competition is on for the funniest face! our litttle taylor is sooooo camera shy. She will not let anyone take her picture, atleast not without a fight, but when she saw the pictures of conner on the blog, she was sure she could pull funnier faces! this first one is her signature move, only she can do it in our family, and she is quite proud of it too! We discovered this talent of hers about a year ago. We were watching lelo and stitch and after stitch did this, she turned to us and said " look mom, I can do it just like stitch! " thank goodness she doesn't always have a snotty nose when she does it!!!!


A funny face, a monkey face, and an angry face sum it up for taylor, although i must say I have seen angrier faces from her, She was a good sport, and we got some much needed pictures! yeah for me. we also got our new windows today, they are so nice. it just makes everything look so neat and clean, i love them!

MULTIPLE PERSONALITIES?

CONNER WAS ATTEMPTING ONE OF HIS MULTIPLE FACIAL TRICKS, HE WAS TRYING TO GO CROSS-EYED, BUT HE HAS ONE EYE THAT WOBBLES BACK AND FORTH, AND THE OTHER ONE STAYS STRAIGHT. IT'S KINDA STRANGE, BUT QUITE AMUZING AS WELL. THIS IS ONE OF CONNERS MANY ANGRY FACES; SO SERIOUS!

OUR LITTLE, WAIT BIG NOW, CONNER HAS BROUGHT SO MUCH JOY TO OUR LIVES, HE IS QUITE THE LITTLE CRACK-UP. HE WAS SHOWING ME SOME OF HIS MULTIPLE TALENTS, AND WAS QUITE PROUD OF HIS FACIAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS. CONNER IS ALWAYS CLOWNING AROUND, AND IS ALWAYS UP FOR GOOFING OFF.