Monday, February 29, 2016

February Happenings {February 2016}

We found ourselves in the hospital again with little Dallin, this being the 3rd time he’s gotten intussusception. We’re pretty good at recognizing the signs though so we got him to the hospital before he even threw up. The process was a little faster too. I asked if they could skip the x rays since they were never conclusive anyway and that saved some time. Bryce was awesome and spent the night with Dallin. I found myself with a bad cold the whole month which was miserable.

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The morning that Dallin got admitted to the hospital. This is before his procedure. Poor kids is miserable.

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A much happier little bubs on the mend.

For my birthday, we went swimming and had brownies and ice cream. I went out with some friends to the Cheesecake factory and had the most amazing cheesecake ever. I didn’t get  picture with my friends but a few from swimming. Swimming was fun but I was still battling my cold and it was a hot stuffy room so it wasn’t the most comfortable.

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My mom was 30 when she had me, so she was done having kids! I’m just getting started! But I’m so grateful for where my life has taken me and the amazing blessings I’ve received in my life.

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Playing in the dryer. I discovered these carts at wal-mart which were sweet for awhile until they got rid of them. Then Avery fell asleep on our walk and Dallin kept his little hand on her while she slept.

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Avery played in Dallin’s crib and lined up all the animals. Avery “operated” on Dallin and he was so good to just sit there! And to say Dallin loves cereal is an understatement!

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During the winter we spend a lot of time at the Kid’s cove indoor playground. While I was getting ready, Avery put a bunch of my clothes on and came to me and said “Look mom, I’m Halloween!”. Whenever Bryce comes home the kids just attack him and want him to hold them and cuddle him. They sure LOVE their daddy.

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When I first got my bad cold I told Avery that I needed to rest so I asked her to play quietly, read books or take a nap. I then went to sleep. After my nap, she came in and brought me this tray of stuff to make me feel better: almonds, cocoa and coconut. She can be a pretty sweet little girl! Bryce and Avery had fun time coloring this box. And any time we go to the park, the kids’ favorite thing to do is swing. Dallin just giggles and laughs.

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Bryce was taking MOD pizza on as a client so of course we had to eat there and it was SO delicious. The kids love to sit on my counter while I get ready. The problem is they ruin all my makeup. And Avery “put Dallin to bed”.

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The reason we wanted our kids close together was because we thought they’d be better buddies that way. These two certainly are buddies! They’re also worst enemies but we won’t focus on that :)

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Avery and Dallin love to watch out the window, especially for Bryce to come home. Avery getting her very first haircut! It was just a trim. She did great.

Sunday, January 31, 2016

January Happenings {January 2016}

January is not usually my favorite month of the year. It’s cold, Bryce has to work a TON and the holidays are over. This January was particularly exciting because I found out I was pregnant! Truth be told, we weren’t actually trying at this time. Of course we wanted more kids and we probably would’ve started trying soon but little girl wasn’t waiting! It was an unexpected but nice surprise.

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Pictures for thank you cards. Aren’t these two just the cutuest?!

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Taking pictures of the kids reading books never gets olds for me! Cute little Aves, falling asleep while reading.

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Bryce works many hours in January but he gets yummy dinners. Every kind of wing from Buffalo Wild Wings!

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Late night Wal-Mart run and sassy little girl with her purse.

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Dallin loves to play in the kitchen, Avery put her dolly to bed on our bed, and nothing makes me happier than this little girl napping.

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I found Avery’s underwear in with her listening books—not sure how it got there! Avery hanging out in a toy bin.

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Avery trying out all the beds at Ikea, Dallin has a little leftover food on his nose and Avery sportin her purse.

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Avery playing with her playdough, doing a letter obstacle course and she set a place for Jesus at the table.

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Avery had a picnic all ready for Bryce when he got home, Dallin playing with his new remote control car and Dallin waiting for Avery to wake up in the morning. He sure loves his sister.

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Avery was saying she couldn’t shut her purse, I wonder why! Two cuties eating lunch with their statue Jesus. Avery hasn’t been napping lately but she usually falls asleep on the walk.

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Not sure what the first picture is but Aves sure is cute. Avery likes to help me with the laundry. She sits on the pile and hands me each piece of clothing. I was super impressed by this giant stack of baby food that Dallin made. Although, maybe it was Avery and he was just trying to take credit.

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The kids love to take a bite, then turn around. Dallin loves to hang out on the table these days. And Avery playing with her dolly and cars.

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Quarter rides at the mall!

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Avery reading in Dallin’s bed, Dallin hanging out in the baby seat and Avery gave Dallin a makeup job, poor kid being the younger brother.

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First picture of baby girl!