Saturday, October 11, 2008
Backgrounds
I just learned how to put my own blog backgrounds up. It is kind of fun! I made this one in Photoshop with lots of little scrapblog things that I found free online. Aren't the birds adorable? Now, I have to try to create a cute Thanksgiving one---any ideas?
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Update...
I know I have been awful at updating our blog!!! We have been busy, but I haven't had anything great to blog about. BUT this last week we ventured to Utah to visit my parents and to attend General Conference (which was AMAZING!!) We decided that we would attempt flying with Mckenna for the first time and she did really well. Jeff rates her trip to Salt Lake (with a stop in Denver) as a "C". She cried herself to sleep on the first flight and then only at the landing on the second flight. However, she doesn't do well after the flight! We had dinner with my mom's side of the family the night we landed. I was excited for my aunts and uncles to meet her and she only cried for them! I think the stress of traveling and being in a strange place, plus having a messed up sleep schedule, gave her a tummy ache! Other than that first day we all enjoyed our trip. Mckenna was continiously passed around and got lots of snuggles (especially from Aunt Rylie and Grandma). On our trip home they let us use her car seat (because the plane was very empty). She slept the ENTIRE trip home (minus the 20 minutes she woke up in the Denver airport to eat). It was amazing! I think it would be worth it to pay for a ticket for her EVERY time (of course we would have to be able to afford that, haha) because she did so well!
Conference was so great. I have never attended a "live" session, so it was an extra special conference for me! We were able to go to the Saturday afternoon session and the Sunday morning session. Sunday morning was awesome because we got to be there for Music and the Spoken word. I love MoTab and in that Conference center they sound beautiful and so powerful! I loved Elder Worthlin's talk- we all could use a little mor laughter in our lives! I also really enjoyed Pres. Monson's Sunday morning talk on Enjoying the Journey! I was totally reminded again that we need to enjoy everyday and every small thing. What a great weekend!
In other news- Mckenna turned 3 months old yesterday (typed while wiping a tear from my eye, haha). She is getting SO big! She has to weigh over 13 pounds and is around 23-24 inches!!! She is growing out of her clothes. The 0-3 month onesies still fit, but she is starting to wear 3-6 months too (which drown her, but still "fit"). We also think (and are pretty positive) that she is teething--- I know she is too young for that, but I read it is not UNcommon in 3 month olds and my nephew Jaxon got his first teeth around this time. She has been extra whiny and clingy and DROOLING like a mad woman, not to mention showing a lot of the classic signs of teething (diarhea, low grade fever, etc). She also has the white gums and she hates when I touch it! We hope that this all gets over with soon and when she does finally cut the teeth I will definitely post pictures!!
Well, I think that is all for now! My sister-in-law is letting us borrow a camera until everything with ours is taken care of (and that has been a HUGE headache), so I will try puling the pictures off of it tomorrow and posting some!!
PS---Congrats to the Phillips Family and the Kimball family on the arrival of their baby boys last week! We got to meet baby Chandler (Phillips) and look forward to meeting baby Cason (Kimball) sometime!
Conference was so great. I have never attended a "live" session, so it was an extra special conference for me! We were able to go to the Saturday afternoon session and the Sunday morning session. Sunday morning was awesome because we got to be there for Music and the Spoken word. I love MoTab and in that Conference center they sound beautiful and so powerful! I loved Elder Worthlin's talk- we all could use a little mor laughter in our lives! I also really enjoyed Pres. Monson's Sunday morning talk on Enjoying the Journey! I was totally reminded again that we need to enjoy everyday and every small thing. What a great weekend!
In other news- Mckenna turned 3 months old yesterday (typed while wiping a tear from my eye, haha). She is getting SO big! She has to weigh over 13 pounds and is around 23-24 inches!!! She is growing out of her clothes. The 0-3 month onesies still fit, but she is starting to wear 3-6 months too (which drown her, but still "fit"). We also think (and are pretty positive) that she is teething--- I know she is too young for that, but I read it is not UNcommon in 3 month olds and my nephew Jaxon got his first teeth around this time. She has been extra whiny and clingy and DROOLING like a mad woman, not to mention showing a lot of the classic signs of teething (diarhea, low grade fever, etc). She also has the white gums and she hates when I touch it! We hope that this all gets over with soon and when she does finally cut the teeth I will definitely post pictures!!
Well, I think that is all for now! My sister-in-law is letting us borrow a camera until everything with ours is taken care of (and that has been a HUGE headache), so I will try puling the pictures off of it tomorrow and posting some!!
PS---Congrats to the Phillips Family and the Kimball family on the arrival of their baby boys last week! We got to meet baby Chandler (Phillips) and look forward to meeting baby Cason (Kimball) sometime!
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
I am still in shock...
Read this article to find out why....If that link didn't work than copy and paste this address into your browser.
(http://www.ksat.com/foodnews/17539627/detail.html?rss=ant&psp=news)
Believe me it is worth you time!
Now that you have read this absurd article you can understand why I am in shock. WHO THINKS OF THESE THINGS? I am sorry if someone is like totally for PETA, I don't mean to offend you, BUT the idea of using human breast milk in other peoples food is absolutely disgusting! Personally, I would NEVER eat a product that was ever made with breast milk from another woman!! I don't think that animals should be treated inhumanly, but wouldn't using breast milk in products create the need for "woman farms"--- how degrading is that! Anyway, I will get off my little soap box now, but I am truly grossed out that any one would even think that breast milk would make good ice cream!! Ben and Jerry's is amazing JUST the way it is!!!!
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Kids say funny things...
Again, this weekend we have been babysitting Jana and Chad's kiddos! It has been so much fun. So much fun that we thought we would share some of our shining moments with all of you!
We taught our two nieces and nephew how to play croquet. As we were playing this afternoon Tyler started falling far behind and began complaining about all of the rules, etc.
He asked....
Tyler: "Who came up with this game?"
Jeff: "I think the British"
Tyler: "Man, the British came up with some lousy rules"
haha, what 8 year old says LOUSY :-)
Later, when asked to clean his room he begrudgingly walked to his room saying "I hate that we have to have order."
But, eventually he did do a great job of clean :-)
LASTLY-
Jaci (the first grader) and I had a conversation about showering...
Cara: "Jaci, when is the last time you showered?"
Jaci: "Last Saturday"
Cara: "Last Saturday? Why haven't you showered since then?"
Jaci: "Because I'm too busy!"
Cara: "Too busy?" (thinking to myself- you are only in 1st grade)
Ashley interjects "I shower every single night during my reading time"
Jaci: "I don't want to miss my reading time" (with a look of disdain- who would EVER want to miss their reading time?)
Aren't they GREAT? I love these kiddos SOOO much and am super glad we've had to chance to spend so much time with them!!!
We taught our two nieces and nephew how to play croquet. As we were playing this afternoon Tyler started falling far behind and began complaining about all of the rules, etc.
He asked....
Tyler: "Who came up with this game?"
Jeff: "I think the British"
Tyler: "Man, the British came up with some lousy rules"
haha, what 8 year old says LOUSY :-)
Later, when asked to clean his room he begrudgingly walked to his room saying "I hate that we have to have order."
But, eventually he did do a great job of clean :-)
LASTLY-
Jaci (the first grader) and I had a conversation about showering...
Cara: "Jaci, when is the last time you showered?"
Jaci: "Last Saturday"
Cara: "Last Saturday? Why haven't you showered since then?"
Jaci: "Because I'm too busy!"
Cara: "Too busy?" (thinking to myself- you are only in 1st grade)
Ashley interjects "I shower every single night during my reading time"
Jaci: "I don't want to miss my reading time" (with a look of disdain- who would EVER want to miss their reading time?)
Aren't they GREAT? I love these kiddos SOOO much and am super glad we've had to chance to spend so much time with them!!!
Friday, September 19, 2008
Baby Mckenna!
Ms. Mckenna is getting SUPER big! She has been extra crabby lately (because she is changing schedules a little...sleeping less, eating more!) But, she has started sucking her thumb a little. Whenever she sleeps she puts her hand on her face and holds her pacifer. Well, she has decided that she likes to suck on her fingers now that she can control them a little better! I think it is stinkin' cute!!!! Also, we have made huge improvements in going to bed at night (naps are still rough, though) she does cry very long at all any more- which makes me feel way better (hearing her cry makes me so sad!!!).
Anyway, our camera is broken- SO no pictures for awhile. I usually hate posts without pictures because it is so much more fun for family far away, but I am sure that you all (especially the Grandmas) will like reading about her :-)
We are babysitting our nieces and nephew this weekend, while their parents are out of town, and it has been SO fun! I will have to write about it more later. The kiddos are all asleep and we get to play "tooth fairy" tonight! It is kind of fun being the "parents". We played croquet tonight and hide-n-go-seek in the semi-dark house! Aren't we the coolest aunt and uncle ever- we let them run around in their parents brand new, beautiful house (shhhh...don't tell Jana and Jana if you are reading this pretend you didn't....haha).
Well that is enough for now! Everyone have an AMAZING weekend! And thanks to everyone who voted for Mckenna- voting continues until Monday night and then I think we should find out who won on Monday... cross your fingers!!!
Love you all!!!
Anyway, our camera is broken- SO no pictures for awhile. I usually hate posts without pictures because it is so much more fun for family far away, but I am sure that you all (especially the Grandmas) will like reading about her :-)
We are babysitting our nieces and nephew this weekend, while their parents are out of town, and it has been SO fun! I will have to write about it more later. The kiddos are all asleep and we get to play "tooth fairy" tonight! It is kind of fun being the "parents". We played croquet tonight and hide-n-go-seek in the semi-dark house! Aren't we the coolest aunt and uncle ever- we let them run around in their parents brand new, beautiful house (shhhh...don't tell Jana and Jana if you are reading this pretend you didn't....haha).
Well that is enough for now! Everyone have an AMAZING weekend! And thanks to everyone who voted for Mckenna- voting continues until Monday night and then I think we should find out who won on Monday... cross your fingers!!!
Love you all!!!
Monday, September 15, 2008
VoTe!!!
The voting begins TOMORROW (Sept. 16th, 2008) at 12am! Again Mckenna is number 558 and you can vote with EVERY e-mail address ONCE every 24 hours- so if you have more than one e-mail address you can vote more than once (haha!). We appreciate every vote! Thank you!!!!
VOTE HERE
For information on what you are voting for read the post below :-)
VOTE HERE
For information on what you are voting for read the post below :-)
Friday, September 12, 2008
#558
Well...
The other day Jeff heard of a contest that a local radio station is hosting "San Antonio's Most Beautiful Baby". We decided we might as well try to win something by submitting a cute picture of Mckenna (don't worry we are not obsessive parents that thinks their child needs the title of most beautiful...). Anyway, click here for the contest website. The voting starts on September 16th at 12pm Central Time. We would REALLY APPRECIATE your votes. I believe you can vote once a day with every e-mail address and the voting ends on September 22nd at 10am Central time! You DO NOT have to be from San Antonio to vote- so EVERYONE vote!!! Oh yeah, Mckenna is number 558- so find her number and vote!!!! Thanks!!!
1st Place Prize:
Bloom Maternity Bob Stroller pimped out with a car seat adaptor, handlebar console & stroll-a-tune MP3 docking station $500
Baby Bjorn Carrier $159
Britax - Car Seat $329
mdmoms.com - Welcome Home Baby Set $110
Babies 'R Us - Gift Cards $500
Teen Special Event Expo -Birthday Party for 12 include: pizza, drinks, 1 game of bowling, shoes, cake, tokens, and a visit from your favorite characters " $500
Moxie Photo Studio - Photography package: On-location or studio session (not good in the month of Dec.) Session: $250. 1-20x24 canvas, 10-4x6 gift prints, 4 - 5x7, 4 - 8x10, 1 Soft Cover coffee Table Book $1675 MOxie Photo Studio Total: $1925
Kodak - Kodak Printer Easyshare All In One $100
Awesome, huh? Vote :-)
The other day Jeff heard of a contest that a local radio station is hosting "San Antonio's Most Beautiful Baby". We decided we might as well try to win something by submitting a cute picture of Mckenna (don't worry we are not obsessive parents that thinks their child needs the title of most beautiful...). Anyway, click here for the contest website. The voting starts on September 16th at 12pm Central Time. We would REALLY APPRECIATE your votes. I believe you can vote once a day with every e-mail address and the voting ends on September 22nd at 10am Central time! You DO NOT have to be from San Antonio to vote- so EVERYONE vote!!! Oh yeah, Mckenna is number 558- so find her number and vote!!!! Thanks!!!
1st Place Prize:
Bloom Maternity Bob Stroller pimped out with a car seat adaptor, handlebar console & stroll-a-tune MP3 docking station $500
Baby Bjorn Carrier $159
Britax - Car Seat $329
mdmoms.com - Welcome Home Baby Set $110
Babies 'R Us - Gift Cards $500
Teen Special Event Expo -Birthday Party for 12 include: pizza, drinks, 1 game of bowling, shoes, cake, tokens, and a visit from your favorite characters " $500
Moxie Photo Studio - Photography package: On-location or studio session (not good in the month of Dec.) Session: $250. 1-20x24 canvas, 10-4x6 gift prints, 4 - 5x7, 4 - 8x10, 1 Soft Cover coffee Table Book $1675 MOxie Photo Studio Total: $1925
Kodak - Kodak Printer Easyshare All In One $100
Awesome, huh? Vote :-)
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