Pumpkin Patch

We took Alex to the pumpkin patch Friday. He loved walking in the dirt along the rows of pumpkins, as I had a heart attack every 10 seconds because his little feet kept getting caught in the vines and making him fall. It didn't even phase him though. It was a gorgeous day, and after the shock of last week's cold, the warmth was wonderful.

Happy Birthday Abuelo

As I mentioned in my last post, my parents flew out last Friday. We were able to get together at my sister's house to celebrate my Dad's birthday. Alex ate up all the attention he got from everyone and has such fun cousins that play with him, even though they're all quite a bit older.

The BEST was on Tuesday morning when my parents came to my house and watched Alex while I slept. (I worked Monday night.) I slept 3 1/2 straight hours without interruption, it was heavenly!

A cute sidenote about my Dad...when my little bro was on his mission to Panama, my Dad basically taught himself how to speak Spanish. He's become extremely proficient, takes Spanish classes at the college, helps run church meetings for Spanish speakers, and takes advantage of any opportunity to talk with anyone who will speak Spanish with him. My cute niece Cessiley has now given him his new name..."Abuelo".

Homecoming Dance

Tonight was Kearns' Homecoming Dance. After much blood, sweat and tears, Steph finally found a dress just a few days before the dance. Good news...it was only $20.00!! Bad news...it was waaay too short. I figured we could just let the hem down to make it longer. Well, I really did not inherit my mother's talent as an excellent seamstress, because as I got to looking at the hem I realized that just would not work. Fortunately, the modesty gods were on our side this week and my mom just happened to fly into town yesterday. I handed her the dress, some sequined fabric and off she went to work her magic. She added on the black strip of material at the bottom of the dress and it turned out really cute!

Steph is on the Student Activities Committee and was super busy all week with Homecoming activities, went to the game last night and had to be at the school at 6:00 a.m. this morning to decorate for the dance. Soooo...let's hope she wasn't so exhausted from the past week that she is crashing and burning at the dance right now. Guess I'll find out in a few hours. I'll tell you what though, after all the stress we went through this week getting ready for the dance, if she doesn't walk in the house with a smile on her face and a positive report...I might just lose it!

(if you're reading this Steph...I love you!)

Tag...

I was tagged by April, I guess that's her subtle way of telling me I need to get on the ball since I've been a lazy blogger lately....

1. Where is your cell phone? front pocket of my scrub top
2. Where is your significant other? at home watching Alex
3. Your hair color? 3/4 blonde, 1/4 dark roots (my hairdresser's been on maternity leave!)
4. Your mother? a great example, very Christlike
5. Your father? quiet strength, loves his family
6. Your favorite thing? the sun (got the wrinkles to show for it!)
7. Your dream last night? I rarely remember them
8. Your dream/goal? This is kinda funny, but I told Steve I figured out my life's callling is to be a cheerleader coach and director of activities advisor at a high school. I figured this out after many years of sitting at the games he coaches thinking to myself, "Those cheerleaders suck, someone needs to whip them into shape!" or "When I was in high school we did it this way..."
9. The room you're in? nurse's station (any old LDS Hospital employees reading this would not believe the poop we're enduring during this remodel!)
10. Your hobby? my hobby is wishing I had the time and energy to have a hobby
11. Your fear? children being hurt
12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? back in California
13. Where were you last night? Kearns High football game
14. What you're not? disciplined
15. One of your wish-list items? new bedroom furniture
16. Where you grew up? Napa
17. The last thing you ate? pumpkin chocolate chip cookie (refer back to #14)
18. What are you wearing? purple scrubs
19. Your TV? probably showing Backyardigans right now
20. Your pet? since I call Alex "puppy", I guess you can consider him my pet
21. Your computer? usually occupied by Steph
22. Your mood? anxious
23. Missing someone? yes, my "puppy"
24. Your car? silver
25. Something you're not wearing? oops, just realized that would be my wedding ring!
26. Favorite store? Tarje' (Target)
27. Your summer? gone too soon with not much to show for...
28. Love someone? of course
29. Your favorite color? green
30. When is the last time you laughed? today
31. Last time you cried? Wednesday (that's what looking for a homecoming dress for your teenager does to you...reduces you to tears!)

I now tag Candace H. and my niece Kristin

Time Outs Already?

My sweet little cuddly baby is now a full fledged feisty toddler. He has started hitting already! Usually when big sister is squeezing the life out of him and trying to kiss and cuddle. (When he was a little baby Steph wished he was bigger so he would do more. Now she wishes he were a little baby again!) So the other day Steve put him in time out. Yeah, I know a 14 month old probably doesn't really "get it" but I can't bear slapping his little hands or anything, yet am trying to teach him that's not nice behavior. A raised voice works for a second or two. Anybody have any suggestions?

My Little Sous Chef

I usually have about 3.5 seconds from the time I leave a room until Alex is hot on my heels to see where I am and what I'm doing. Consequently, our kitchen becomes a war zone whenever I'm trying to cook because every pot, pan, utensil or anything that will keep him happy for a few minutes ends up on the floor. The other day I thought it was pretty cute when he took a skillet, spoon and spices and pretended he was cooking.

Sunday Afternoon at the Park

Knowing that winter is lurking around the corner, we're trying to take advantage of the warm weather while it lasts. It was nice to spend some much needed "family time" at the park today.

Alex does not take after his mother, he loves dogs and is not the least bit afraid of them.
I love this shot of Bubbies and Sissy (as I like to call them). Alex looks more and more like Steph every day.