Oh it is fun to have nights like this!!!
Thursday, March 11, 2010
We are so silly....
The other night...Isaac and I were in a bit of a silly mood... We, yes, I said "we", put his pajamas on our heads and had a ball! Taylor was on the phone while we did this, so we were getting a good laugh out of trying to make him laugh but not distract him too much... hahaha...
Oh it is fun to have nights like this!!!
Oh it is fun to have nights like this!!!
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Alright...time to update!
I know, I haven't posted for about a month now, and the reason for that is because I have totally slacked on taking pictures. So I tried to do better, hence a post. :)
We've been plenty busy, so to start...here is a fairly recent (within a few weeks) picture of Isaac. He is almost 2 1/2 years old!!!!
This past weekend, my good friend Jodie and I put together a Post-Valentine's day video-taped scavenger hunt with some couples in our ward. Unfortunately, a pretty good snow storm came in Thursday and Friday so we changed our plans last minute. We stayed at our house and played a game--while it wasn't the original plan, we still had a great time!!
The next day we were busy with getting a free pretzel for "Free Preztel day" and attending the AFA v. New Mexico girls basketball game. Isaac sure loved it--even blew a kiss to the Air Force Academy's mascot, the falcon; however, when the mascot came to sit behind us, Isaac FREAKED out, so the falcon left. It was pretty comical! Apparently Isaac likes the falcon from a distance, but that's it! 
After the game, we went home to put Isaac down for a nap. Once he woke up we went to dinner with some good friends, the Sidwell's, and then went bowling with them. Isaac LOVED bowling! He even bowled a strike to boost my score!
After the game, we went home to put Isaac down for a nap. Once he woke up we went to dinner with some good friends, the Sidwell's, and then went bowling with them. Isaac LOVED bowling! He even bowled a strike to boost my score! And the last bit of update, we had my sister--Heather's--baby shower last night at my house. I couldn't have pulled it off without the incredible help of my mom!! We had a great turn out and Heather got loaded with cute clothes! She is 35 weeks and is having a girl, who they will name Katie Sue.
...now I don't feel so bad about how long it has been since I last posted... :)
...now I don't feel so bad about how long it has been since I last posted... :) Tuesday, January 26, 2010
My prayer was answered
I had a really neat experience today, so in the spirit of remembering, I thought I would post it.
It all started this past Saturday...a toothache. A terrible toothache. The pain climaxed for me on Sunday evening when it was too painful to eat dinner. I called my good friend in our ward--who is a dentist--and asked what their availability was the following day. (We had talked at church and she said she would let me know what the availability was on Monday, so it didn't come out of the blue). They were so good to me and said they could see me first thing Monday morning. Side note: I don't have fond feelings when it comes to going to the dentist, so the fact that I was willing to go shows that I was in a lot of pain.
So, Monday morning came. The dentist looked at it. I had no sensitivity to cold, and after some x-rays, it looked like I might need a root canal...a.ka. I had a dead tooth. He was 66% sure that would be what was needed and referred me to a root canal specialist.
I was having a hard time with the fact that I was going to be having a root canal before my 24th birthday. It solidified the fact that I need to take better care of my teeth and get over my dentist fear. But really, a root canal at 23??? That just sounded pathetic to me!!
The pain was so annoying and unbearable that I wanted the root canal--anything to make the pain go away, I would do it! ...at least, that was my thought yesterday.
Last night, as we were preparing to go to bed, the "fear of the dentist" started to creep in and the thought of a root canal started to freak me out. I don't know why, but it did. Taylor was trying to calm my fears by saying there was a 33% chance it could be something else....but I was still scared.
As I prayed last night, I don't remember exactly what I said in terms of the root canal...perhaps something like, "please don't let it be a root canal!!" but I do remember something I prayed for specifically....I prayed that the dentist would be inspired with what was wrong and that he would heed whatever prompting came to him.
This takes us to today. I went to the dentist first thing this morning. As he was examining my tooth, he told me that I had a hole in my filling. So, long story short, he said that I had a cracked filling and that by just repairing the filling (take it out and put a new one in) it could fix my pain. We have known this dentist for years and so he takes pretty good care of us.
He is a talker, so in a sense he tells me what he his thinking. He said that a lot of dentists may just do the root canal so that the 'tooth can no longer talk,' or so there won't be anymore problems with it. But that what he was going to do was more of a challenge because my filling was so deep as it was....he took the filling out and it was so deep that it exposed a little bit of my nerve. He had his wife come in and give a second opinion and at one point said that they are doing what they would do if I was their daughter.
Overall, I didn't have to do a root canal. I still had to be numb, I still had to have a filling put it, but, a filling is a lot less expensive than a root canal. As I was sitting there in that chair, I wasn't focused on the drilling and the fact that I was at the dentist, instead I was praying prayers of gratitude that the Lord had answered my prayer.
I truly am grateful that the Lord knows our fears and our heart. I know prayers are answered. I know prayers may not be answered as quickly as we would like or how we would like, but I know they are answered. And today, I am grateful that mine was answered in the way that it was because it was a big deal to me and meant a lot--and I know the Lord knew that, because he knows me.
It all started this past Saturday...a toothache. A terrible toothache. The pain climaxed for me on Sunday evening when it was too painful to eat dinner. I called my good friend in our ward--who is a dentist--and asked what their availability was the following day. (We had talked at church and she said she would let me know what the availability was on Monday, so it didn't come out of the blue). They were so good to me and said they could see me first thing Monday morning. Side note: I don't have fond feelings when it comes to going to the dentist, so the fact that I was willing to go shows that I was in a lot of pain.
So, Monday morning came. The dentist looked at it. I had no sensitivity to cold, and after some x-rays, it looked like I might need a root canal...a.ka. I had a dead tooth. He was 66% sure that would be what was needed and referred me to a root canal specialist.
I was having a hard time with the fact that I was going to be having a root canal before my 24th birthday. It solidified the fact that I need to take better care of my teeth and get over my dentist fear. But really, a root canal at 23??? That just sounded pathetic to me!!
The pain was so annoying and unbearable that I wanted the root canal--anything to make the pain go away, I would do it! ...at least, that was my thought yesterday.
Last night, as we were preparing to go to bed, the "fear of the dentist" started to creep in and the thought of a root canal started to freak me out. I don't know why, but it did. Taylor was trying to calm my fears by saying there was a 33% chance it could be something else....but I was still scared.
As I prayed last night, I don't remember exactly what I said in terms of the root canal...perhaps something like, "please don't let it be a root canal!!" but I do remember something I prayed for specifically....I prayed that the dentist would be inspired with what was wrong and that he would heed whatever prompting came to him.
This takes us to today. I went to the dentist first thing this morning. As he was examining my tooth, he told me that I had a hole in my filling. So, long story short, he said that I had a cracked filling and that by just repairing the filling (take it out and put a new one in) it could fix my pain. We have known this dentist for years and so he takes pretty good care of us.
He is a talker, so in a sense he tells me what he his thinking. He said that a lot of dentists may just do the root canal so that the 'tooth can no longer talk,' or so there won't be anymore problems with it. But that what he was going to do was more of a challenge because my filling was so deep as it was....he took the filling out and it was so deep that it exposed a little bit of my nerve. He had his wife come in and give a second opinion and at one point said that they are doing what they would do if I was their daughter.
Overall, I didn't have to do a root canal. I still had to be numb, I still had to have a filling put it, but, a filling is a lot less expensive than a root canal. As I was sitting there in that chair, I wasn't focused on the drilling and the fact that I was at the dentist, instead I was praying prayers of gratitude that the Lord had answered my prayer.
I truly am grateful that the Lord knows our fears and our heart. I know prayers are answered. I know prayers may not be answered as quickly as we would like or how we would like, but I know they are answered. And today, I am grateful that mine was answered in the way that it was because it was a big deal to me and meant a lot--and I know the Lord knew that, because he knows me.
Monday, January 18, 2010
The Random Post
Nothing too new to report--at least nothing blog worthy. I sure haven't posted much recently, so I decided to post some random pictures we have taken over the past few weeks. We got a new camera for Christmas, so we have been trying to figure out how it works.
These are especially for our Utah-loving friends and family....picture in Isaac's BYU pj's. :)
These were taken this last weekend--our weather has been beautiful!
Isaac's "hut-hut-hike" face
Playing in the dirt in the lot next to us.
These are random pictures taken the past few weeks...this one Taylor took at our house. 
I took this one at my parents house.
And then Taylor took this at our house.
These are especially for our Utah-loving friends and family....picture in Isaac's BYU pj's. :)
These were taken this last weekend--our weather has been beautiful!
Isaac's "hut-hut-hike" face
Playing in the dirt in the lot next to us. 
These are random pictures taken the past few weeks...this one Taylor took at our house. 
I took this one at my parents house.
And then Taylor took this at our house.
Sunday, January 3, 2010
The Month of December
Wow, it's been a long time since I last posted. Thanksgiving, in fact. There are a few reasons in regards to the lack of posting, 1) We had to get an external hard drive before I could download pictures to the computer, 2) I haven't taken many pictures and 3) we've just been busy. So here are some highlights from our month of December.
We started the month off by seeing Santa Claus at a work party--look at this Santa, he is authentic! Isaac did well, wasn't all chummy and friendly with him, but he sat on his lap!
Then we played in Papa's office! (My dad's office) Isaac knew right where the candy was...notice the chocolate smile.
We had a ward party, where Santa came as well. We have such awesome youth in our ward, and this particular night two young women took Isaac around and got him a bell and some candy--they are so awesome and Isaac loved them!
We went to a white elephant party with some friends in the ward--sure wish I took pictures of this one! :) Since we spent the actual Christmas day in Utah, we spent Christmas Eve with my family before we left. Isaac got a new pair of Cars pajamas and slippers, he loves them!
We flew to Utah on Christmas Eve and arrived in time for the annual Housley cookie contest.
Christmas morning at Grandma's house.... I love this picture of Isaac!
Later Christmas Day, the cousins and aunts and uncles came over. We had everyone but Jordan and Erin and Kim and Theran--we sure missed them!
Isaac riding the "horsie."
All the boys in Taylor's family (minus Theran since he couldn't because of work) had a beard-growing contest for three weeks. Here they all are on the last day of the contest...who do you think won??
Saturday evening we had a girls night out amongst the sister-in-laws and Suzanne...again, sure wish I got pictures. We went and had manicures/pedicures and then went out to eat...we will definitely be making this night a tradition! :) And while the girls were being pampered, the boys watched the Jazz game in SLC. We had four fun-filled days in Utah--we sure love being with family and seeing you all!! 
We had a great Christmas and thank our family for making it so!!
We started the month off by seeing Santa Claus at a work party--look at this Santa, he is authentic! Isaac did well, wasn't all chummy and friendly with him, but he sat on his lap!
Then we played in Papa's office! (My dad's office) Isaac knew right where the candy was...notice the chocolate smile.We had a ward party, where Santa came as well. We have such awesome youth in our ward, and this particular night two young women took Isaac around and got him a bell and some candy--they are so awesome and Isaac loved them!We went to a white elephant party with some friends in the ward--sure wish I took pictures of this one! :) Since we spent the actual Christmas day in Utah, we spent Christmas Eve with my family before we left. Isaac got a new pair of Cars pajamas and slippers, he loves them!We flew to Utah on Christmas Eve and arrived in time for the annual Housley cookie contest. Christmas morning at Grandma's house.... I love this picture of Isaac!
Later Christmas Day, the cousins and aunts and uncles came over. We had everyone but Jordan and Erin and Kim and Theran--we sure missed them!Isaac riding the "horsie."All the boys in Taylor's family (minus Theran since he couldn't because of work) had a beard-growing contest for three weeks. Here they all are on the last day of the contest...who do you think won??Saturday evening we had a girls night out amongst the sister-in-laws and Suzanne...again, sure wish I got pictures. We went and had manicures/pedicures and then went out to eat...we will definitely be making this night a tradition! :) And while the girls were being pampered, the boys watched the Jazz game in SLC. We had four fun-filled days in Utah--we sure love being with family and seeing you all!! We came home on Sunday night, and on Monday night we celebrated Christmas with my family. I got a picture of Taylor opening one of the gifts I got him--a down comforter mattress topper--wahoo! what he always wanted...haha! :)
We had a great Christmas and thank our family for making it so!! After all our Christmas celebrations, Taylor and I celebrated FOUR years of marriage on December 29. Part of me thinks that is so long, another part doesn't. We decided to switch off years on the planning, so this year was mine (so that he gets the big 5 year next year!) :) We had a wonderful day together as he took off half the day from work. I am so grateful to have him by my side! I wouldn't want it any other way....I love you Taylor!!
Last but not least--New Year's. We were in Colorado and went out to dinner with my family and then over to Taylor's aunt and uncle for games. We had SO much fun and decided at midnight that we should watch a movie. Why we do this to ourselves, I don't know. We stayed up until 2:30 a.m. just to be awakened by Isaac at 8. Nevertheless, we were zombies all New Year's Day.
Last but not least--New Year's. We were in Colorado and went out to dinner with my family and then over to Taylor's aunt and uncle for games. We had SO much fun and decided at midnight that we should watch a movie. Why we do this to ourselves, I don't know. We stayed up until 2:30 a.m. just to be awakened by Isaac at 8. Nevertheless, we were zombies all New Year's Day.
Here's to hoping 2010 will be a great year!
Monday, November 30, 2009
Thanksgiving Week
This year we spent Thanksgiving with my family. And as the tradition goes, my mom's parents and my mom's brother and his family always come out to Colorado for the week. It was a fun filled busy week! My grandparents came in on Monday and my aunt and uncle came Tuesday. The girls went shopping on Tuesday and then we all went out to dinner. Wednesday we went to Itz with the kids and spent the afternoon there. My mom and I had fun bowling in the kid lanes :)
Isaac and Ava...Isaac loved playing with my cousins!
And surprisingly, Isaac was pretty good at the car driving arcade! Look how focused he is!
It was different to spend Thanksgiving with my family when we had our own house to stay at. It definitely has some pros and cons. So we started some Thanksgiving traditions that I want to remember. On Thanksgiving day we got up and watched the Macy's parade and put up Christmas decorations in the house. It was really fun. Then around 1:30 we headed over to my parents in time to watch the Cowboy's game. :) We (ok, I) ate way too much, cleaned up, watched more football, then went home. Here is Isaac and Ava by my parents Christmas tree.
Then on Friday, I did the Black Friday shopping! I met a friend of mine at Kohl's at 5 a.m. I didn't think it was too bad but when we started to leave it got busier, so perhaps it is worth it to get up early! Then I came home, woke Taylor up and while he put lights on the house, I decorated our tree. I thought I'd take a picture of him on our roof so I could send it to his mother! Not to worry though Suzanne, he was safe and never slipped or fell! I was so worried though...I kept going out to make sure he was ok...he was probably so annoyed by my, "Honey? How ya doin??" :) It's scary having him on the roof! Our neighbors couldn't believe Taylor put the lights on the roof--they thought for sure we hired someone else to do it. 
Isaac is our moving decoration :)
Then Friday afternoon we took all the kids to the North Pole. The funny thing is, BOTH Taylor and I have been there when we were younger, so we were pretty excited to go with our son. Isaac LOVED it!! We started on the ski lift that goes over the train and the train tracks (FYI, Isaac LOVES all things train) so he thought that was so cool. He rode with my parents.
Then, the TRAIN ride. :) Isaac really liked it.
Taylor took Isaac on the carousel, again, Isaac loves to point out and say "horse" whenever we see one, so he loved this as well.
However, Taylor taught Isaac to stick his tongue out when I was taking pictures....so then Isaac did it ALL the time!!
Proof:
And again....
And again...
But, luckily, it wasn't EVERY picture!
It was a lot of fun to go to the North Pole and Isaac definitely loved it. Then on Saturday, the boys went hunting, I got a massage, we took family pictures (the three of us) and then watched the blessed BYU vs. Utah game...and, BYU won!! (my aunt and uncle are big Ute fans...even brought Utah shirts for the whole family!) It was a great ending to a fun-filled, busy week!!
Isaac and Ava...Isaac loved playing with my cousins!
And surprisingly, Isaac was pretty good at the car driving arcade! Look how focused he is!
It was different to spend Thanksgiving with my family when we had our own house to stay at. It definitely has some pros and cons. So we started some Thanksgiving traditions that I want to remember. On Thanksgiving day we got up and watched the Macy's parade and put up Christmas decorations in the house. It was really fun. Then around 1:30 we headed over to my parents in time to watch the Cowboy's game. :) We (ok, I) ate way too much, cleaned up, watched more football, then went home. Here is Isaac and Ava by my parents Christmas tree.
Then on Friday, I did the Black Friday shopping! I met a friend of mine at Kohl's at 5 a.m. I didn't think it was too bad but when we started to leave it got busier, so perhaps it is worth it to get up early! Then I came home, woke Taylor up and while he put lights on the house, I decorated our tree. I thought I'd take a picture of him on our roof so I could send it to his mother! Not to worry though Suzanne, he was safe and never slipped or fell! I was so worried though...I kept going out to make sure he was ok...he was probably so annoyed by my, "Honey? How ya doin??" :) It's scary having him on the roof! Our neighbors couldn't believe Taylor put the lights on the roof--they thought for sure we hired someone else to do it. 
Isaac is our moving decoration :)
Then Friday afternoon we took all the kids to the North Pole. The funny thing is, BOTH Taylor and I have been there when we were younger, so we were pretty excited to go with our son. Isaac LOVED it!! We started on the ski lift that goes over the train and the train tracks (FYI, Isaac LOVES all things train) so he thought that was so cool. He rode with my parents.
Then, the TRAIN ride. :) Isaac really liked it. 
Taylor took Isaac on the carousel, again, Isaac loves to point out and say "horse" whenever we see one, so he loved this as well.
However, Taylor taught Isaac to stick his tongue out when I was taking pictures....so then Isaac did it ALL the time!!
Proof:
And again....
And again...
But, luckily, it wasn't EVERY picture!
It was a lot of fun to go to the North Pole and Isaac definitely loved it. Then on Saturday, the boys went hunting, I got a massage, we took family pictures (the three of us) and then watched the blessed BYU vs. Utah game...and, BYU won!! (my aunt and uncle are big Ute fans...even brought Utah shirts for the whole family!) It was a great ending to a fun-filled, busy week!!
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