November in Review...

November has come and gone like the wind this year! I can't believe it's almost over. My work has been uncharacteristically busy for this time of year (which I am definitely not complaining about!) Gary has been busy with work too and life has been crazy as we've juggled this with taking care of our two loves.

Sadie is getting so big and continues to be a sweet, happy, healthy baby. Though she did start the family off with colds. Lydi and I followed. Gary has escaped it so far (as usual).

We were able to bless Sadie on the 14th and many of The Cannons came to town for the occasion. We, of course, got some shopping in while they were here. It was a nice weekend. Gary gave a beautiful blessing.




Last week I was able to have a GNO with my USU buddies. We always have a fun time catching up and enjoying our favorite..TRIO. Later that week my mom and sister and I saw The Color Purple at The Capitol Theater. I love The Capitol Theater and I especially love Broadway musicals. It was an excellent performance.

Thanksgiving was...interesting. But it is always a great time for me to reflect on everything I have to be grateful for. I'm overwhelmed at the blessings that surround me.

Gary and I did some Christmas shopping tonight and had some success getting ready for the big day. I look forward to being done with the shopping part of this holiday very soon.

When Daddy's Away...

Gary has been on another hunting trip this weekend and we've been doing what we can to pass the time around here...here are a few iphone images I thought I'd share...
Nerds for breakfast (not really, but she likes to eat them with a spoon!), Lydia's self portrait of her doing yard work (is it just me or is that REALLY good for 3 years old!?!?) and Lydi and Mitch enjoying dinenr at Tio's

Baby's First Halloween

we were so excited for Halloween this year. It was the first year Lydia has been really excited and aware of it! She had so much fun. After many, many costume ideas she settled on a butterfly. I found a cute wand and halo to go with the outfit and thought she could be a fairy. But she wanted no part of the halo or wand...just a skirt and wings. She looked so cute. Thanks to aunt Jen for the perfect skirt!

She had her class party on Friday. we got to go see her, but she wouldn't do any of the singing or dancing the other kids were doing. A little shy of the stage...just like me and her dad.

Saturday was the annual Halloween party at my mom's house. Mom went all out as usual. It is always so fun! Of course the rain put a damper on trick-or-treating, but for a bunch of spoiled kids who get candy whenever they want anyway, that was no big dal :) Lydi's favorite part was when everyone left and she had her Grammy all to herself. She was in heaven when she got to sleep over and watch a movie, just her and Grammy.

Saide girl was as sweet as could be. She looked so cute in the outfit Lydia wore three years ago.

Lydia 2 months

Sadie 2 months with GG

Just Average

Our little Sadie girl is TWO MONTHS already! She had her well check this week and did really great with her shots. Lydia and I were bracing for the worst but she hardly whimpered. She was a little fussy over the weekend, but not too bad. SHE is so AVERAGE (on the growth chart that is). Here are her stats:

Weight: 11.35 lbs 61%
Height: 22.44 in 49%
Head: 15.4 in 59% (I had to double check this one...I think Lydi was bout 159 percentile. Sadie has lucked out...I wanted to go buy her a hat to clebrate. She'll have to wear a few for me and her sister)




So there you have it. Average on the charts and anything but in our book. We are loving this little piece of heaven more and more by the minute. She is starting to grin and has the cutest little dimples. She is just as sweet and as healthy as can be. What more could one ask for, really!

LoVeLY LittLE GIrLS...

I'm feeling so blessed today thinking about my two sweet little ones. I just love them to pieces. Sadie is such a good baby. I hesitate to type this...but she has been a good little sleeper lately. She is a wonderful blessing in our home. Lydia just can't seem to get enough of her. The thought of the two of them sharing life's journey makes me so happy. I am so lucky to have a wonderful sister of my own and I'm so glad to know that they'll have each other.
We are back to life as usual trying to juggle two full time jobs and now two kids. I looked at Gary last night and said "how is that we have two jobs, two kids and no baby sitters or day-care?!?" His reply: "We're livin' the dream." Sometimes it feels more like a nightmare, but maybe he's right- we are pretty lucky!
These thoughts, of course, come on a quiet Sunday night. We'll see how I feel tomorrow morning...:)

Birthday Bliss...

It's been an action-packed weekend for our family. We've had lots of fun with Jen and Steph in town for Lydia's party! The party was a success thanks to the help of my mom and sister who are pretty much always picking up my slack. Once again, I couldn't have done it without them!

We went from one birthday party to another...After devoting their Friday and Saturday to my cause, my mom and sister spent Sunday preparing a birthday dinner for me. It was so nice. I have felt so blessed to have such great friends and family around me all weekend. Thanks to everyone for all the birhtday wishes and gifts. Gary surprised me with breakfast and a gift certificate to Nordstrom. I can't wait to re-vamp my wardrobe once I shed the baby belly :) What more motivation does a girl need!

Turk is THREE!

Lydia had her 3rd birthday on the 31st. We celebrated with a special breakfast of our favorite pancakes and none other than McDonalds for lunch. Grandma paid a visit in the evening and we went out to get supplies for the big cousins party which will take place tomorrow.

I can't believe my baby girl is already three. Next week marks the start of pre-school and dance lessons for her too. She's growing up so fast! Lydia has always been a little ray of sunshine in our house. We seem to fall mor and more in love with her every day! Recently we have seen a big increase in her vocabulary and her curiosity. It's been fun to listen to her put words together and interesting trying to answer all of her curious questions (especially with the new baby and all that that entails?!?!)She has also been big on dancing and performing for us lately. We are getting a kick out of her shows and her signature bow(sp?).

We love you Turk! Happy 3rd Birthday!