Love you all! Good night.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
A Favor...
Hello dearest friends and family, I have a favor to ask of you. My sweet grandpa (Ron) is in the hospital once again and it's not looking too great. Could you all say a little prayer on his behalf? Life just wouldn't be as sweet without him.
Love you all! Good night.
Love you all! Good night.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
SIX months old!!
My baby girl turned six months old yesterday! I was too busy celebrating the big anniversary but today is all about her!
Some Livy facts:
She is a great sleeper! She's down by 8:30 and wakes up at 8, thank you!
Her favorite toys are keys, bags of fruit snacks (she loves the sound), wet wash cloths (she'll suck all the water out until they're almost dry!), a package of wipes, and empty boxes
Her eyes are blue-ish/gray-ish with a hazel ring in the middle. She didn't get my or John's eyes at all. They're a new breed.
Right now she makes this chubaca (I'm NOT a star wars fan so I don't know how to spell that) noise when she gets tired and it makes Johnny and I laugh!
She just got her first tooth this morning!!
She loves it when I sing really loud hymns or opera songs to her. No nursery rhymes or she screams at me.
She loves the watch Johnny from afar but if he comes close she gets nervous and starts to cry...he's not the most gentle brother on the planet so she's pretty much scared to death of him
John and I are completely obsessed with her.
Some Livy facts:
She is a great sleeper! She's down by 8:30 and wakes up at 8, thank you!
Her favorite toys are keys, bags of fruit snacks (she loves the sound), wet wash cloths (she'll suck all the water out until they're almost dry!), a package of wipes, and empty boxes
Her eyes are blue-ish/gray-ish with a hazel ring in the middle. She didn't get my or John's eyes at all. They're a new breed.
Right now she makes this chubaca (I'm NOT a star wars fan so I don't know how to spell that) noise when she gets tired and it makes Johnny and I laugh!
She just got her first tooth this morning!!
She loves it when I sing really loud hymns or opera songs to her. No nursery rhymes or she screams at me.
She loves the watch Johnny from afar but if he comes close she gets nervous and starts to cry...he's not the most gentle brother on the planet so she's pretty much scared to death of him
John and I are completely obsessed with her.
Delicioso!
What a night! John made secret dinner reservations and wouldn't tell me where we were going until we drove up. I had to dress up so that was a big change from going to my fav. little Mexican dive! We went to Cafe Annie (down town on Post Oak Blvd.) and it was magnificent!
Appetizers: Chicken fried shrimp with lobster cole slaw and crab chowder
Entrees: I had wood grilled jumbo shrimp with a potato and cheese enchilada wrapped in bacon with spinach...probably the best meal I've ever had! And John had Chilean sea bass with some sort of vegetable hash on the bottom.
Dessert: I had a sweet plantain tamale with roasted pecans, coconut ice dream and grilled pineapple (the picture) and John had a warm chocolate cobbler with pecans and ice cream
Appetizers: Chicken fried shrimp with lobster cole slaw and crab chowder
Entrees: I had wood grilled jumbo shrimp with a potato and cheese enchilada wrapped in bacon with spinach...probably the best meal I've ever had! And John had Chilean sea bass with some sort of vegetable hash on the bottom.
Dessert: I had a sweet plantain tamale with roasted pecans, coconut ice dream and grilled pineapple (the picture) and John had a warm chocolate cobbler with pecans and ice cream
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Happy Anniversary!!
Five years ago today I married the hunkiest 6'7 basketball playing, OCD-ishly clean, fun-loving, most well mannered RM on BYU's campus. Lucky me! Today I am overwhelmed with gratitude and love for the man who has given me the best five years of my life. He is the better half of this marriage and I am more in love with him today than I have ever been...because, lets face it, I didn't know him THAT well when we got married, I had only known him 10 months!
It all started with a blind date my cousin Austin set us up on. I had sworn I was NEVER going to go on another blind date ever again but Austin said the words "6'7 and smart" so I had to give it a shot! We went to Chili's for dinner, then to the Nickel Arcade where, yes, everything is a nickel, and then to the top of some mountain to watch a movie. I think I fell in love with him on top of that mountain. We just laid there on our stomachs talking to each other about our families, his mission, our highschool lives, funny BYU-isms, etc. One month later he finally kissed me, six months later we were engaged and four months after that, we were married in the Mesa, Arizona temple for time and eternity. And five years later we have two little bambinos and still love each other!
I've always told John that falling in love was the funnest thing I have ever done! I love you honey! Here's to at least ten more happy years together! Just kidding, how 'bout eternity!
It all started with a blind date my cousin Austin set us up on. I had sworn I was NEVER going to go on another blind date ever again but Austin said the words "6'7 and smart" so I had to give it a shot! We went to Chili's for dinner, then to the Nickel Arcade where, yes, everything is a nickel, and then to the top of some mountain to watch a movie. I think I fell in love with him on top of that mountain. We just laid there on our stomachs talking to each other about our families, his mission, our highschool lives, funny BYU-isms, etc. One month later he finally kissed me, six months later we were engaged and four months after that, we were married in the Mesa, Arizona temple for time and eternity. And five years later we have two little bambinos and still love each other!
I've always told John that falling in love was the funnest thing I have ever done! I love you honey! Here's to at least ten more happy years together! Just kidding, how 'bout eternity!
Monday, August 25, 2008
Last Week...
We had a fun week last week and here are some highlights...
Johnny boy got to lick his first chocolate covered beater. I RARELY bake so yes, the kid had to wait until he was 3 1/2 to do this for the first time. Maybe he'll get to do it again when he's 9!
Johnny and Livy were playing nice on the love sac one night so I snapped some shots
She's starting to want to crawl these days and gets really mad when she doesn't move despite all of her effort!
Sheree and kids were in town for a wedding and we surprised the kids when we showed up at Mike and Julia's. The only pictures I got were of the boys wearing these Russian animal hats from Mike's mission (John Nixon's brother).
Johnny boy got to lick his first chocolate covered beater. I RARELY bake so yes, the kid had to wait until he was 3 1/2 to do this for the first time. Maybe he'll get to do it again when he's 9!
Johnny and Livy were playing nice on the love sac one night so I snapped some shots
She's starting to want to crawl these days and gets really mad when she doesn't move despite all of her effort!
Sheree and kids were in town for a wedding and we surprised the kids when we showed up at Mike and Julia's. The only pictures I got were of the boys wearing these Russian animal hats from Mike's mission (John Nixon's brother).
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Thank goodness for tags...
I like to save tags for days like these when it's been raining and nasty all day and I have nine loads of laundry to do. Thanks Katie!
3 Current Goals: 1) Be more consistent with FHE 2) Stop buying tortilla chips and eating them all 3) Start a blurb book
3 Current Obsessions: 1) Spinning classes at Lifetime 2) Watching the Olympics 3) "window" shopping on line...for anything
3 Fears: 1) Losing someone really close to me 2) Not having gas if a hurricane comes 3) One of my kids getting really really sick and not being able to do anything to make it better
3 Random Facts: 1) I have a really bad habit of picking off my mascara. And my new Lancome mascara is REALLY fun to pick off! 2) I've always been totally fascinated with the pyramids and that whole history and would love to go to Egypt one day and tour but that's after I go to Italy and Greece, my dream destinations 3) I waste WAY too much time blog stalking, such a pathetic loser!
I tag Sheree, Marci, and Julia
3 Current Goals: 1) Be more consistent with FHE 2) Stop buying tortilla chips and eating them all 3) Start a blurb book
3 Current Obsessions: 1) Spinning classes at Lifetime 2) Watching the Olympics 3) "window" shopping on line...for anything
3 Fears: 1) Losing someone really close to me 2) Not having gas if a hurricane comes 3) One of my kids getting really really sick and not being able to do anything to make it better
3 Random Facts: 1) I have a really bad habit of picking off my mascara. And my new Lancome mascara is REALLY fun to pick off! 2) I've always been totally fascinated with the pyramids and that whole history and would love to go to Egypt one day and tour but that's after I go to Italy and Greece, my dream destinations 3) I waste WAY too much time blog stalking, such a pathetic loser!
I tag Sheree, Marci, and Julia
Monday, August 18, 2008
FOOOOOOOD!
Just as I suspected, the girl LOVES food! Anything. So far she loves apples, bananas, peaches, sweet potatoes, squash, peas, green beans and carrots. And today we gave her a biter biscuit and she sucked it into mush all over herself.
I've found that the easiest and cleanest way to feed the little buddah is to do it in the bumbo then pick her up and put her and the bumbo right into the bath.
Love her!
I've found that the easiest and cleanest way to feed the little buddah is to do it in the bumbo then pick her up and put her and the bumbo right into the bath.
Love her!
Johnny's First (and probably last) Pet
While Johnny was in Florida, his super cool Grandma Neese (John's mom) bought him a hermit crab which he called Nemo. He thinks it's really cool about five minutes a week and other than that, the little crawling insect is all mine;) I've always known that I wasn't much of an animal person but now I REALLY know I do NOT like taking care of animals. And if I despise taking care of a crab this much then Johnny's little dream of a puppy is out of the question! Poor little guy.
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Heaven on Earth!
I can't even put into words how much I LOVE San Diego and being at the beach. It is heaven. I could spend every day all day there and be happy. Cloudy, rainy, hot and sunny, it is my favorite place on Earth. This year was the best yet!
This was Livy's first experience with sand and the beach and she loved it! She loved the sand on her feet and the wind in her face, my kinda gal!
Johnny boy was go go go all day. He did not stop until about 4:00 when he'd find a towel, curl up and crash for a couple hours. Awesome!
Crashed
Mimi and her baby girl at the beach. They had lots of bonding time so mommy and daddy could play, thanks mom!
Johnny learned how to make drippy castles and preferred sitting in the bucket.
So sweet
This is yet another reason to LOVE San Diego. We stay at Grandma and Grandpa Toolson's house where breakfast seriously looks like this every morning. John thinks grandma's sausage bake is the to die for...and so does everyone else who eats it!
More bonding...
Johnny and uncle Sean were finally reunited after Sean's two years in Peru! He looks so great, he's grown almost two inches and he is still SO fun to be around!
We got some yummy mexican food at El Torito with grams and gramps, mom, dad, Sean his girlfriend Shelby and his bff Preston.
It has now become tradition for Sean to catch a seagull or two or three while he's at the beach. It's hilarious! He lays under a towel covered in Doritos and waits for the birds to land on his belly then he snaps up and catches them before they fly away.
Our Sweet Grandma Toolson
This is our set up every day on the beach, I miss it already!
Even though it had only been a couple of weeks the boys were SO happy to see each other!
Another one of our favorite things about San Diego are the family pic nics at the park and the wiffle ball games afterwards. I like to watch and John likes to play!
Sweet girl would sleep anywhere! love her
Cutest picture ever!
Our little schnookems turned 5 months on this day. She is getting to be so big, almost 18 pounds, and LOVES food. She can roll all over the house and is starting to giggle all the time!
Isn't he a cute papa? I think so.
Halle girl and the boys were always having fun together. She's the best babysitter ever!
My cute Seanny boy. I was so happy to see him again!
Sunday dinner at the Halverson's house
All the lovely ladies at the pic nic
Johnny and the pops
A little jacuzzi-ing at the Toolson's pizza party
The Toolson's have a pizza oven in their GORGEOUS backyard. It was such a blast. And then we had roasted Starbursts, yes that's what I said. And they were good!
A nice view from the Toolson's porch, there's a tortoise "habitat" where little Cleo lives over by the kids. So cool.
So cute
Ahhhhhh....
We went to "Mormon Night" at the Padres game
Pinkberry was delicious! I consider myself a frozen yogurt connoisseur so this is my critique: It was not as smooth and creamy as my favorite Golden Spoon but the flavor of the original (there are only three flavors-original, green tea and coffee) was AMAZING and then you add fresh fruit. YUM. Go try it.
The Gas Light or is it Lamp (?) district in downtown SD right outside the stadium
This picture actually makes me laugh because we were sitting on the grass so the kids could play and John nudged me and said, "here, take a picture of me looking this way." I looked at him for a sec to see if he was serious and he was so I busted up, told Sheree who was right next to me and we both started laughing till tears were running down our cheeks. Love you honey buns!
A quick family photo before we left
They were so good at the game! I love these boys!
Me and my pops
Dollar hot dogs!!
One night we had a family party at the Four Seasons-Bruno's olive oil pizza, another awesome wiffle ball game and of course the weather and scenery is just heaven!
Johnny came to love this hammock! He'd want a ride in it every morning after breakfast and he'd take a nap in it if he hadn't taken one on the beach that day.
There was a little race before the wiffle ball game began...I'm pretty sure Sheree won
More wiffle ball
Sarah, Sheree and Mckell...all we're missing is Paige and little Calla and we'd have the roommates of the Avenue's apt 231!
and these are our #1's, Lucy, Andrew and Johnny.
Studly men...John N., Nate, John A., K.C., Trey and Tucker
Dad turned F-I-F-T-Y
We went to K1 after a pic nic one night and had a blast! John has a fascination for race cars, he was loving it!
Johnny and cousin Jared
Mimi was the master hole digger
Robertos bean and cheese!!
Everybody loves a man in a Bjorn!
Everyone loves Grandpa Toolson!
My cousin Shannon (mom's brother's oldest daughter) LOVE her! And I just have to mention that the cute suit she's wearing was my grandma Baker's, how cool is that?
This was Livy's first experience with sand and the beach and she loved it! She loved the sand on her feet and the wind in her face, my kinda gal!
Johnny boy was go go go all day. He did not stop until about 4:00 when he'd find a towel, curl up and crash for a couple hours. Awesome!
Crashed
Mimi and her baby girl at the beach. They had lots of bonding time so mommy and daddy could play, thanks mom!
Johnny learned how to make drippy castles and preferred sitting in the bucket.
So sweet
This is yet another reason to LOVE San Diego. We stay at Grandma and Grandpa Toolson's house where breakfast seriously looks like this every morning. John thinks grandma's sausage bake is the to die for...and so does everyone else who eats it!
More bonding...
Johnny and uncle Sean were finally reunited after Sean's two years in Peru! He looks so great, he's grown almost two inches and he is still SO fun to be around!
We got some yummy mexican food at El Torito with grams and gramps, mom, dad, Sean his girlfriend Shelby and his bff Preston.
It has now become tradition for Sean to catch a seagull or two or three while he's at the beach. It's hilarious! He lays under a towel covered in Doritos and waits for the birds to land on his belly then he snaps up and catches them before they fly away.
Our Sweet Grandma Toolson
This is our set up every day on the beach, I miss it already!
Even though it had only been a couple of weeks the boys were SO happy to see each other!
Another one of our favorite things about San Diego are the family pic nics at the park and the wiffle ball games afterwards. I like to watch and John likes to play!
Sweet girl would sleep anywhere! love her
Cutest picture ever!
Our little schnookems turned 5 months on this day. She is getting to be so big, almost 18 pounds, and LOVES food. She can roll all over the house and is starting to giggle all the time!
Isn't he a cute papa? I think so.
Halle girl and the boys were always having fun together. She's the best babysitter ever!
My cute Seanny boy. I was so happy to see him again!
Sunday dinner at the Halverson's house
All the lovely ladies at the pic nic
Johnny and the pops
A little jacuzzi-ing at the Toolson's pizza party
The Toolson's have a pizza oven in their GORGEOUS backyard. It was such a blast. And then we had roasted Starbursts, yes that's what I said. And they were good!
A nice view from the Toolson's porch, there's a tortoise "habitat" where little Cleo lives over by the kids. So cool.
So cute
Ahhhhhh....
We went to "Mormon Night" at the Padres game
Pinkberry was delicious! I consider myself a frozen yogurt connoisseur so this is my critique: It was not as smooth and creamy as my favorite Golden Spoon but the flavor of the original (there are only three flavors-original, green tea and coffee) was AMAZING and then you add fresh fruit. YUM. Go try it.
The Gas Light or is it Lamp (?) district in downtown SD right outside the stadium
This picture actually makes me laugh because we were sitting on the grass so the kids could play and John nudged me and said, "here, take a picture of me looking this way." I looked at him for a sec to see if he was serious and he was so I busted up, told Sheree who was right next to me and we both started laughing till tears were running down our cheeks. Love you honey buns!
A quick family photo before we left
They were so good at the game! I love these boys!
Me and my pops
Dollar hot dogs!!
One night we had a family party at the Four Seasons-Bruno's olive oil pizza, another awesome wiffle ball game and of course the weather and scenery is just heaven!
Johnny came to love this hammock! He'd want a ride in it every morning after breakfast and he'd take a nap in it if he hadn't taken one on the beach that day.
There was a little race before the wiffle ball game began...I'm pretty sure Sheree won
More wiffle ball
Sarah, Sheree and Mckell...all we're missing is Paige and little Calla and we'd have the roommates of the Avenue's apt 231!
and these are our #1's, Lucy, Andrew and Johnny.
Studly men...John N., Nate, John A., K.C., Trey and Tucker
Dad turned F-I-F-T-Y
We went to K1 after a pic nic one night and had a blast! John has a fascination for race cars, he was loving it!
Johnny and cousin Jared
Mimi was the master hole digger
Robertos bean and cheese!!
Everybody loves a man in a Bjorn!
Everyone loves Grandpa Toolson!
My cousin Shannon (mom's brother's oldest daughter) LOVE her! And I just have to mention that the cute suit she's wearing was my grandma Baker's, how cool is that?
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