Sixth One

So I was tagged by my Cousin-in-law, Bradie, to post the sixth picture to ever be posted on this blog.



This picture was posted to help describe our Memorial Day camping trip that we went on last year. CJ was setting up our trailer and Drake was being so dang cute and trying to help him out. Drake would lean down and try to figure out what CJ was working on. We had a blast that trip, even though it rained so much that we had to leave our trailer on the mountain for another couple of days until it dried up enough to pull it out... what a mess. I hope this years Memorial camp out won't be so wet! We are so excited to take Drake camping some more this year, he always does way better than we think he will. He's a trooper. Lets just hope that I can survive the Lake Powell trip that we have planned for in June, I'm afraid I'm going to be a nervous wreck with Drake there! AHH!

You Know What?

You know what I miss? (My cousin-in-laws post reminded me of when I used to think our lives were boring, but now there are some days that I miss them terribly)
I miss all the small things that CJ and I used to do together. Before we had a baby (yes he's still my baby) we would just jump in the car and go for a drive up the canyons. We still do that but now they have to be planned around nap time. I miss going tanning whenever I wanted (I love fake baking). When CJ and I had anything to do around the house we always got to work together, now we have to work on our own, taking turns watching Drake. It so much harder to take care of and raise a child then I ever could have imagined. They fill your heart with more love then you'll ever ever ever know, but they also fill your time up with nothing but them. I wish I would have stopped to enjoy the time that CJ and I had by ourselves just a little bit more. I love my little Drakey poo but I'm just not sure where all the dang time went. For hell sakes we used to have to take turns taking Sunday afternoon naps LOL I wouldn't trade the happiness that I have now for those old days but I do think of them often.








I love my family though! And I'm so glad that we can make our own memories together!

It's Been A Year

So, blogspot.com and I have been together for a year now. We're going to celebrate with a long day of hard work, a 16 hour shift at the hospital to be exact (I work 16 hours every Monday. Don't freak out, I picked my schedule like that).
Even though blogger won't always upload my photo's I still love 'em, so I think I'll continue this relationship and see where it goes :)

One a them weeks

Well folks, It's just been one a them weeks ('one OF THOSE weeks' for those of you not from UT). You know the ones I'm talking about. You set goals for your self and you're really motivated to start tackling them all until the time come to tackle and you don't want to. That was my week so far.
An early p.s. Jess and Jen, there are no photo's (of Drake) in this blog post so If you'd like to stop reading that's fine :)
I've eaten so dang good this week. I'm not on a diet (so please don't think that), I HATE it when people say that they're dieting. It's like, What's wrong with just eating good healthy whole foods huh? I was eating some green peppers (my second favorite veggie) the other day at work and some lady (I won't release her name) walks by and says to me "O, you're eating vegetables, you on a diet or something?" I said "No" Trying to stay calm "I just really like Green Bell Peppers".
Anyway, I've stayed away from the Oreo's sitting in the pantry calling (more like yelling) my name. Oreo's are indeed my weakness. And to make matters a little bit more rough for me, my two year old has been taunting me all week by asking for a cupcake every hour. I made some yummy, French Vanilla, Oreo filled cupcakes for his Bday party and have some left over. They've just been sitting in our fridge, waiting for me :( If I was not trying to eat better I probably wouldn't even want an Oreo or a cupcake but the universe is working against me with this reverse psychology/I want what I can't have kind of stuff. It's not like I won't ever eat anything that's "bad" for me again, or even tomorrow for that matter, I just want to control, with ease, what I decide enters my body. I want to be healthy inside and out.
I've also worked out everyday this week that I didn't work. I know we're not supposed to use work as an excuse but I work two 16 hours shifts a week so give me break. It feels so good to work out! My sister Jen has worked out with me twice this week and that helps motivate me a ton. I'm sore all over. CJ asked me the other night what I've been doing at the gym to get so sore and I said "Moving, duh." I'm pretty out of shape right now so a ton of physical movement can and will make my body sore. I like feeling sore though, it makes me remember all day long why I'm doing this and why it's so important to lose the pounds and get healthy for my son and husband and the little baby that we haven't tried to get yet :) I'm excited for the changes to come my way, I'm ready for them. I have to say that CJ has been really good to me this week too. He's encouraged me to work out and as soon as he walks in the door from work I'm off to the gym. He's proud of me and more importantly, I'm proud of my self! Now, do you think I can hike the Grand Canyon this Fall if I'm a month or so Pregnant? I might have to call the Doc. for that one.

Birthday Boy!

I can't even believe that TWO years ago I delivered birth to the worlds cutest little boy! No, really... My husband and I took a poll and he is the worlds cutest! We love Drake with all that we are! He brings a lot of joy, stinky diapers, laughter, yelling and blessings into our home!

Kiddo's playing with all the new toys

He's our little Cowboy!

Drake opening gifts with his Uncle Bryce

My Nephew Dallin with his Easter basket that he would NOT let go of HAHA!

My Grandma and Grandpa Hunting with Addi, Dallin and Drake

Drake's Grandma Angie gave him this Easter basket that he opened Easter morning

After Drake's party my mom had her Grandkids go out side for an Easter egg hunt. This is Addi, Dallin and Drake.

Thank you everyone who came to enjoy this day with us and for all the gifts that Drake got! We have some awesome family!

P.s. I completely forgot to add to my goals list (last post) that I want to get into shape so I can hike the Grand Canyon and Timp this year. I have already hiked both but CJ never has and I really want to share the experience with him!

Goals for 2010

I know that I'm a little late on making goals for this new year but it's better late then never right?

- Buy a new camera
- Start The Body For Life Program. And yes, I'm just another chubby white chick trying to lose some pounds ha ha. But what I LOVE about this book/program is that it just teaches you how to work out correctly and how to eat good, whole, healthy meals. I need to lose some weight so I can stay healthy and alive for many more years!
- Lose the weight before I get prego again
- Get prego again :) This comment is freakin' me out right now ahhhh!
- Clean out and organize my filing cabinet
- Get caught up on my scrapbooking
- Write in my journal at least once a week

Wish me luck on all my new goals!

Birthday Bash

My Birthday was on Sunday (21st) but we didn't do a whole lot because that's exactly the way I wanted it to be! We went to Texas Roadhouse Saturday night for dinner. CJ made me decide where we were going to eat and I really didn't care but I was craving some loaded mashed potatoes. CJ bought me the New Moon DVD (along with a few other items)! YAY! He was also nice enough to watch it with me on Sunday while Drake took his nap. I had a great weekend, it was very relaxing/lazy and it felt so good.




I love this picture! Drake worships the ground CJ walks on and it melts my heart to see how much love they have for each other.
P.S. Drake is now sleeping in a BIG BOY BED! WOW! The last week or so has been kind of a headache because of it but we've managed to struggle through it and we came out on top. Drake was climbing/falling/jumping out of his crib. It was bad news. One night CJ and I laid him down for bed (the night after he had a sleepover at Grandma Angie's and climbed out of his pack n play so he slept with Angie in her bed) and Drake was screaming bloody murder! I knew he was not hurt so CJ and I tried to go about our business but I eventually started crying too because it's just so dang sad to hear him cry like that. CJ begged me not to go get Drake out because then all the crying Drake did would just start over. But, I got him out anyway and just held him for a while, got him in the bath and brushed his teeth, again. CJ was right, it didn't help a thing! Drake went right back to crying. This go around he was even worse because Drake was crying out "hold you momma! Hold you momma!" Then towards the end of the crying Drake was almost yelling at us saying "ME FALL!" (I think back and laugh about it now but it was so sad) CJ and I turned to each other and said "Do you really think he's gonna fall?". It's almost like Drake was threatening us by trying to say "If you guys don't come save me I'm gonna JUMP!". And what do ya know... he jumped... next thing we know his little hands were rattling the door handle. It was awful. I told CJ that I was NOT going to let Drake get in the habit of sleeping in bed with us so CJ went and got his tools and we converted his bed right then and there. We laid Drake down in his new bed and he didn't even cry. He wined for a couple minutes and went right to sleep in his bed. We think back now and it's almost like he was letting us know it was time to retire the crib. Crazy kid!