Netzley Family

Another Year Older!!

2011-07-12T13:59:00.000-07:00

Well again it has been a year sense I blogged.

Emily has turned 5! I really can't believe it. For months now she has been requesting to go to the "go carts" for her birthday so we decided that's what we would do. She had a blast. The first time around she rode with me and the dust and dirt was really getting in our eyes and she says "mom we need to make a pit stop". She is so funny. I really love this girls. She makes me laugh everyday. She is a very hard worker and always wants to help mom and dad do whatever they are doing. She is so excited to start school next month. She is very creative and has an imagination and sometimes has a hard time coming back to reality. She is a great big sister and loves to play Alison. She is such a blessing in our lives and we would trade her for anything. Here are some pictures from her birthday.

A year really!

2010-06-19T22:18:00.000-07:00

"Potato Head Alison" She is even wearing the tongue.

I love Emily's smile it makes me smile everyday.

I hope and pray that those big blue eyes don't get her in trouble some day.

Emily looks like she just got hit in the mouth and she is crying but she is actually laughing. When something is really funny she puts her hand on her mouth like this and laughs until she crys.

Alison is getting so big I can't believe that she is almost 3!

I can't believe that it has been almost a year sense I last posted. It is almost birthday time again around here. Emily is almost 4 and Alison is almost 3. They are so excited and can't wait for their birthdays. We try to celebrate them together at this point because they share so much of their things that it just makes it easier to do it all at the same time. They are more and more like twins every day. Some other great news is that we are in the process of buying our 1st house. We are scheduled to close July 20th if there are no problems between now and then. We are excited but trying not to get too excited just in case things don't work out. ( that just seems to be our luck) Here are some photos from the last few months. My girls are so funny and always making me laugh. I need to try harder to capture some of the things they do on camera.

Look Who just turned 2!!

2009-07-30T22:38:00.000-07:00

Alison turned 2 yesterday. We had a great day. We took the girls to Build a Bear last night and they both picked out Moose to make. Emily's Moose got a soccer outfit complete soccer shoes and Alison settled for some cute jeans and stylin pink shirt, with some pretty sweet sparkling pink flip flops to make the outfit. They are growing up so fast its crazy. I love them so much. I am glad though that our "Birthday Month" is over.

2009-07-09T11:11:00.000-07:00

EMILY IS TURNING 3!!

I can't beleive it!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEETHEART!!

Sorry for the small picture, I can't seem to make them anybigger.

Hair Cut!! Motorcycle!! SPOKANE!!

2009-05-22T13:45:00.001-07:00

So last week I decided that I wanted to get me hair cut and boy was I in for it. I went in with one thing in mind and came out with something totally different. I am not really sure what happened, maybe I didn't explain things very well, I don't know. Needless to say, I cried for an hour and I still can't believe how short it is in the back. I have been taking lots of vitamin D (someone told me that was good for hair growth) Matt Loves it and he thinks that it is really cute. I am getting more used to it, but it is still a shock whenever I see my reflection.

Matt Cut his hair too. He did this one all by himself. He does this at least once a year so I shouldn't be shocked anymore but it still gets me for the first few days. If you ask me I think that he missed a really big spot. HIS FACE!!

This is Matt's new form of transportation. A guy that he works with gave him a REALLY good deal on it. He finally got his motorcycle. It has been nice for me too so that I actually have a car during the day and I can take the girls placed and get things done that I need to.

On to SPOKANE!! I am so excited that I get to take me girls on a little trip. We are flying to Spokane on May 31st and staying until June 27th. I can't wait to see all me friends and family. We moved up here a year ago and I haven't seen any of them (except Julie) sense then. I will me Matt a ton and I am sure the girls will miss their Daddy but we will be sure to call him everyday. Julie, Chuck, Cory and Chris are all flying with us too. Brittany(my niece) is graduating so they are making a trip. It will be fun to all be together on the plain. I can't wait to see you all. 9 days and counting!!

Swimming in Alaska, May 1st!!!

2009-05-04T14:41:00.000-07:00

(This is the 4th post of pictures so start at the other end to get them in order)

Yes it's true we went swimming May 1st in Alaska. We had a beautiful weekend and the temperatures were in the high 60's low 70's. No I know that doesn't sound super HOT but the heat up here is different. I think that when your body gets used to it being below zero for so long that when it warms up and hits 70 it is harder to adjust. We were sweating getting sun burned so we decided to get out the pool. The girls had a great time. The water was a combination of hose water (WAY COLD) and some hot water from the tap but it was still a little cold. Alison kept saying "too bite (bright) mommy, too bite"

Emily was so brave and she decided that she was going to go "fimming" (swimming) on her tummy.
Poor unsuspecting Alison. Luckily Em wasn't tall enough to actually get the water on her head just down her back.

Here is something funny, the lake that you can sort of see through the trees in the back still had Ice on it, and the mountains still had snow.

But we had a good time and it was nice to get cooled down.

Even More Pictures!

2009-05-04T14:21:00.000-07:00

This is what I have been making for the Young Women for their birthdays. They have been really fun and the girls have really liked then. I also did one with saltwater taffy instead of tootsie rolls and pastel M&m's and it truned out really cute as well. Daddy and the girls who are sporting their new PJ's. The name tag and the toy are from the doctor set they had just gotten done making Daddy "all better".

Here is my Emily again. She love to have her picture taken.

So here are the Easter Dresses that I made this year. This picture was taken Easter Morning and there was so much going on that they are not to happy to stand still for a picture.

2009-05-04T12:44:00.000-07:00

More Pictures!

This is my silly Emily playing with some cardboard inserts from something. She was telling me that it was her "helmet" so she could ride her bike, it was a long winter.

Crazy Hair Day!

This is what happens whenn Daddy lets Mommy get a little extra sleep on a Saturday morning.

Complete with Gel and Hairspray and LOTS of it!
Notice that they are wearing their Carhart Overalls. These are mostly worn when we work out in the yard or whenever Daddy gets them dressed.
Look at them all matching!

FINALLY!!!

2009-05-04T12:09:00.000-07:00

FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!

My camera worked and I was able to get my pictures on the comp. so here a "few from the last couple months.

Ididarod 2009

Here a the girls sitting in the sled right next to the track, and having having a great time.

These are just a few that I snapped before church one sunday, there hair was fixed cute and they were all ready. Of course the hair did not last too much longer after I took the picture. Thanks for standing still for at least 2 seconds girls. :-)
More to come.

OVER DUE!!

2009-04-23T14:03:00.000-07:00

I know, I know that I am way over due for a post and here is my little sob sorry as to why I haven't updated in awhile.

I really wanted to post all these fun pictures that I have taken in the last month or so but for some reason I can't get then off my camera so I kind of went on "poor me, if I can't post pictures I won't post at all mode". But here is a little update from the last month.

Ididarod!!

We got to got watch the ceremonial start of the Ididarod and we really enjoyed it. They start down town Anchorage on Saturday and make a trip through town, then the really race starts the next day. We were able to find a great spot right on the trail. The girls had a great time seeing the dogs run right in front of them. They were yelling the whole time "keep it up" "Go Go Go" "Good luck"and "Be safe". Because they are not racing on during this time they are going pretty slow, they will wave and some even through us some dog foot booties. We had a great time.

Birthday!!

For my birthday Matt surprised me and took me to a really nice restaurant down town Anchorage. When he made reservations he had told then that it was my birthday so they had confetti on the table and a little card there for me. Dinner was so good. It also just happen to be opening night for Broadway ANNIE right across the street. He was not planning on taking me there at first but then we decided to try and see if we could still get in. Well it turns out that the difference in price from the nose bleed seats and 5 rows back center stage was only $12.00. So we had great seats and the performance was so good. The girls did great for Grandma and Grandpa Netzley and Matt and I enjoyed a date night out.

Sister Visit!!

My sister Julie flew up to visit me for a few days. She lives about 4 hours from here but with gas prices and winter roads we never get to see each other. We had a great shopping all the craft stores, thrift stores, Wal-marts (she doesn't have Wal-mart down there). She taught me how to crochet and I taught her how to knit. Of course she picked up the knitting super fast and of course I can't remember a thing about crocheting. We had great time just hanging out together.

Easter!!

Well the week before Easter I was busy busy sewing like mad. I decided to stick with me tradition and make the girls Easter dresses. It was a pretty intense dress. I was proud of me self this year though, if you remember from last year my mom walked me though every step over the phone. But this year I didn't have to call her as much. I did call her a ton but not AS MUCH! Their dresses turned out pretty cute, I have picture so maybe some day I will be able to post it. I also decided that sense I didn't have a lot of money to buy things for their Easter baskets that I would make them some things. They love Dora the Explorer so I used Dora fabric that my sister and my sister-in-law bought for me and I made them each a pillow case and an apron. We had a busy crazy Easter weekend. Matt's sister Roben and her family were here and we had fun doing the usual, dying eggs, hiding and finding eggs and eating way too much candy.

Potty Training!!

We are potty training 1 1/2 children right now. I say 1/2 because Alison has to do everything that Emily dose including going potty. Most of the time she just sits then stands up and says "I done" Emily is doing ok but she still has a long way to go. I tell you what potty training is way harder for the trainer then the trainee I believe. It is so hard not to get frustrated. But we have come a long way in the last few weeks so we'll see how this next few weeks go.

Well I am out of time for today. Again sorry for no pictures but hopefully I will get then soon.

Photo tag!

2009-03-24T16:03:00.000-07:00

Brandi tagged me so I thought I would just try it, But sense I don't have me computor and I am using Matt's parents I thought I might get a interesting photo but as it turns out it was actually of Matt. So here goes.

6th photo tag rules:
Go to the pictures folder on your computer
Choose the 6th file
Choose your 6th picture
Blog about it
Tag 6 more people!

This was summer of 2000 and I believe he was moving from Alaska to Utah but I am not exactly sure. He car sure was packed. And he looks so young. :-) I can't tag anyone because I think that everyone that reads my blog has probably already done this but if you haven't and you want to then go ahead.

Thing that will be coming!

2009-03-24T15:52:00.000-07:00

I know I am due for a post but I only had time to read all your updates and change my back round today so, stay tuned for updates on:

Iditarod 2009

My Birthday Date

And visit from my sister Julie

2009-03-10T15:04:00.000-07:00

This is a quick family picture that Matt's mom took of us just before "Jammy Time" on Sunday night. We need a new family pic. for the family calendar so we just sat down together for a quick snapshot. Of course Matt has to be goofy and this was the best picture of him and the girls have his same picture personality so this was the best on of them also, and I just look fat. But here you go at least it's an update. :-)

Frustrated!!

2009-03-09T22:15:00.000-07:00

Here I am sitting here really wanting to blog about our family outing last Saturday but I can't. Why? you ask, because I have some really great pictures to go with my blog entry but for some reason I can't get them off my memory card. I will keep trying but for now you will just have to wait in suspense (I know this is killing you Brandi :-) Keep checking in as soon as I can figure it out I will post I promise.

Birthday Month!

2009-03-05T15:15:00.000-08:00

You are probably wondering who is having a birthday, and the answer is a few people are. There is lots of birthdays in March in my family, So HAPPY BIRTHDAY to all of you. I am missing out on the combine party at Chuckie Cheese in Spokane but Matt says he has something planned for me here.

2nd Karin Maughan 28th (sister-in-law)
9th Karen Pixler 30th (sister)
9th Spencer Maughan 5th (nephew)
10th Dad Maughan 61st (Dad)
15th Sammie Maughan 3rd (niece)
18th ME 28th

And this is just my family, there is a few in Matt's family as well.

HATS, Camera, Action!

2009-02-05T15:29:00.000-08:00

2009-01-05T15:26:00.000-08:00

Well it is the start of a new year so thought I better blog again, that I and I was getting hounded from a few friends (Brandi) :-) We had a great Holiday Season. The past 2 weeks have been busy. Matt's sister and her family came down here for the week of Christmas and then we all went up there for the week of New Years. It was so fun to watch the girls open presents and to get so involved with one thing that they didn't want to open anything else. The picture above is the 1st professional picture that I have had taken of the girls. I wanted to surprise Matt with a picture of the girls for Christmas and I had a coupon for a really good deal at Sears, so I had to be a little sneaky and we went and had photos taken. I thought that Emily would do great and that I might have a little trouble with Alison sitting still. It turned out to be the opposite. Alison did great and Emily did not want to even get out of the stroller. I was finally able to convince her to pose for a picture a this was the best that we got. It's not bad but not the best either. The best part about it was the look on Matt's face when he opened the nicely framed 10 X 13 photo. Don't tell him but I saw his eyes get a little shiny.:-) The girls are growing so fast. Alison starts nursery in just a few weeks and Emily can't wait. I would love to post more pictures but I still don't have access to the photos on my camera. I think that Matt's mom took some pictures so once they are loaded on the comp. then I will post some.

For New years we were doing fireworks(fireworks are bigger at new years up here rather then the 4th of July because in July it is still light outside at mid night). Matt's nieces and nephews got them all set up in the back yard ready to go (totally safe because everything is snow covered) and we snuggled up in some blankets and gathered around the windows on the inside and watched some great fireworks. We figured that 40 degrees BELOW zero was a little too cold to stand outside. We had a great time, ate way to much food, played some gut busting games and are glad to be getting back to our somewhat normal life. Because Matt is a school bus driver he was off work for 2 1/2 weeks. It was really great to get to spend time together, but a little hard financially being that he doesn't get payed for those weeks.

I could makes some promises to blog more often but that never seems to work. So I will just say, Take Care until next time. :-)

An actual date!

2008-10-25T12:48:00.000-07:00

Ok so yesterday Matt was feeling much better so he decided to really take me out for our anniversary. I had no idea. It was 10 after 5pm and he handed me a little note the said I had 50 mins. to be ready for a night long scavenger hunt. So I hurried and got ready and got things ready for the girls to stay with grandma and grandpa Netzley. Then as the night went on he handed me little notes to tell me what we were doing next. We went to the grocery store and picked out a candy bar then he bought be a beautiful blue rose. Then we drove downtown Anchorage, found a parking spot and made a cold brisk walk to the restaurant that we had reservations at. It was called Bennihana ( I am not sure how to spell it) It was a really fun place where they cook all your food right at your table in front of you. We had a very delicious meal and were really entertained by our funny chef. Then it was back outside for an even fast walk the few blocks back to the car. ( It was only about 28 degrees) Then he drove me to the largest fountain in Anchorage ( I love fountains) But it was turned off for the night even though it is an ice fountain. Then he blind folded me and drove me to the movie theater. We didn't have to wait in line because he already bought our tickets. Now is where you might laugh at us but we went to see "High School Musical 3" for those that know us that is not to weird because you know that we really like to watch the Disney Chanel (too much other junk in TV) We enjoyed the show and mostly we enjoyed each others company. This was the 1st "date" that we have been on sense Emily was born. I was a little nervous to leave my girls at night because night time is a little crazy sense me girls don't sleep well but they did great. We had a great time. I guess I got me real dinner and a movie after all. Thanks Babe.

4 Crazy but Wonderful Years!

2008-10-24T14:11:00.000-07:00

I know I am a day late but at least I am posting (right Brandi) :-) So yesterday Matt and I celebrated our 4th anniversary. I got to spend all day with him even. Not because he took the day off and we did something special, because he was sick and didn't make it to work. So we decided that we would just do dinner and a movie. We were staying home of course so we ordered pizza, set up a table downstairs in front of the TV, got the girls booster seats set up and we all sat around the table and ate pizza and watched a movie. I even got to watch the entire movie which doesn't happen to often with 2 little girls. All in all is was a good day. I bought Matt and Bacon flavored chocolate bar for his anniversary present. I know it sounds really gross and an odd present but the story goes like this. We got a magazine in the mail for a local kitchen store and they sell a line of "exotic" chocolate. Matt saw this Bacon bar and told me that's what I could buy him for Christmas. He says that whenever he tells me something to get him I never do, so sense he said those words "that's what you can buy me" I decided that I would listen this time. So long story short. It is and interesting candy bar, has pieces of Bacon in it and doesn't taste too bad. :-) Matt and I have been through WAY too much to blog about in the last 4 years. Just the list of places we've lived and jobs we've had would take me forever to type. So I will just leave you with a few pictures. There is so much more that I could say but the only thing that needs to be said is that I LOVE MATT! :-)

Don't fall over!!

2008-10-09T22:40:00.000-07:00

I know I know I am actually posting. There really has not been anything to exciting to post about lately. The girls are growing so fast. I am constantly shuffling clothes from Emily's drawers to Alison's and from Alison's to storage. I love to watch them play together. They love to roll around on the floor together. Usually Alison starts it will a complete tackle and then they just laugh and roll. Matt is busy busy driving school bus right now. He drives and Elementary, Jr. High and a High school route in 3 completely different areas out here in Eagle River. As for me I just stay at home with my girls. Sometimes I get to sew or color my non-ending family home evening project, but most of the time I am checking to make sure the girls aren't touching something that is not theirs. Here a couple pictures. These were taken a few weeks ago. The leaves were so orange and yellow and red it was beautiful. Notice I say were and was, that's because it is now FREEZING and SNOWING. I know the 4 letter "S" word has arrived and it is only the 1st week in October. I was not to happy about that but I guess I better get used it because it will be here for the next 6-7 months.

Even More pictures!

2008-08-07T13:48:00.000-07:00

Sorry that there is not a lot of explanation with these pictures. At least there is some photos now right. I will have more to post later these a just a few that Matt's mom has loaded to her comp. from her camera. Most of these pictures are from back in June and July. I think that they were all taken at Matt's sisters house.

Alison wanted to eat it right away!Here is the finished project. I was really pleased with how it turned out and the girls loved it.

Here I am working on the girls birthday cake. I was concentrating really hard.

More pictures!

2008-08-07T13:32:00.000-07:00

Emily discovered the doggy door and with a little help from Grandpa Netzley she made her way through.

Matt found these Jr. Ranger outfits and just had to get them for the girls birthday.We call these here peepers!

So cute!

Pictures, Pictures, Pictures!!

2008-08-07T12:55:00.000-07:00

This is a dall sheep that we saw hiking in Denali Park, it was about 30 yards away. There was actually 3 of them and they were raming each other.

Emily was having a great time puching Alison around in the doll stroller.

This is the "Mater" cake that Matt's niece and I made for Matt's Dads birthday.

The girls got new rain coats!

365 days!!

2008-07-30T23:52:00.000-07:00

365 days seems like such a long time but when you say 1 year it doesn't feel like that long. My little Alison turned the BIG ONE year old yesterday. She has such a personality and so many different faces to go with it. She is pretty much walking now. She can't quite stand with out pulling her self up yet and she gets a little excited once she gets going and starts to dance and wiggle so she gets a little wobbly. She tries to run and fins that to not be very successful. Emily if quite ready for her to be steady. Alison when start walking and Emily will take her hand and say "mere" (come here) and start to walk with her or she will try to get her to go in circles and do "ring around the roses". Most of the time they play really good together, they are typical siblings and take toys away from one another but they are just as quick to give each other a big squeeze and kiss.

Tagged!!! This one is fun.

2008-07-16T14:34:00.001-07:00

1. As a comment on my blog, leave a memory that you and I had together. It doesn't matter if you know me a little or a lot, anything you remember! If we're only blogging friends, write about a post that is most memorable. If you don't have a blog and don't know how to sign in, please comment as anonymous.2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. It's actually pretty funny to see the responses. If you leave a memory about me, I'll be sure to write one about you... either on your blog, in my comment box, or I will email you back!3. If the memory happens to involve my husband, please include him!4. If you can't say something nice, don't say nothin' at all ☺
Can't wait to hear ♫♪ Memories.. of the way we were...♪♫

Happy Birthday Emily!!

2008-07-09T17:08:00.000-07:00

I can't beleive that my little Emily is turning 2 today. She is such a character and makes me laugh everyday. She is also a great big sister. And the combination of the two makes for some memerable moments. Today for instance Emily found the diaper rash cream (the thick, greasy yellow kind) and managed to get it open and rubbbed it all through out Alisons hair, when I came in the room Emily was rubbing Ali's little head saying "lotion, soft" I couldn't help but just laugh. I have some really great pictures to post but because I am using my in-laws comp. right now I wont be able to post them for a little while. 20 more days and Alison turns the big 1!!!

ALASKA!!!!

2008-06-21T00:17:00.000-07:00

OK!! I know that it has been forever sense I last posted and many of you probably don't even look at my blog anymore. Things have been a little crazy and a little turned upside down for our family. I can't really take the time to explain everything so I will just give the "Readers Digest Overview".
~The middle of May Matt was approved to go back to work. (hasn't worked sense Jan. Due to neck injury)
~His current employer no longer had work for him to do now that he has a 50lbs. lift restiction for the rest of his life.
~He needed a job.
~Alaska is his home he has always wanted to go back to that state and now was his opportunity.
~We decided to sell our house (this was a Sunday)
~We showed our house (Tuesday)
~We sold our house (following Sunday)
~Matt started driveing the Uhal pulling the car (the next Wed.)
~I Flew on two diffrent airplains by myself with my girls who did wonderful (that Friday)
SO now we are living in Alaska Matt has a job prospect starting tomorrow and we are are all doing great.
Alaska is wonderful this time of year. Everything is so green and it is warm, not too hot but not cold either. I really do like it up here my only complaint is that it is a long way from anywhere basicly unless you have money and can fly or you like to drive for 4 days and can afford gas. It really is not as rural as some might think. I always say " We have Wal-Marts just like everywhere else". :-) It is fun to see all the wild life, just tonight on my way home from Fred Meyers I saw a Mama and a Baby moose right on the side of the road in town. Something that has been a little hard to get used to is the long hours of day light. Right now it is 11:30pm and it is still light enough outside that you wouldn't need your head lights to drive. Well this update will have to do for now and maybe someday I will post again and add a picture. :-)

Easter

2008-03-24T13:12:00.000-07:00

We had a great Easter. This was my first attempt at sewing clothes for my girls and Thanks to my Mom for walking me through Step by step over the phone these dresses didn't turn out too bad. THANKS MOM! Saturday we had our friends the Hoffman's over for a great BBQ and some good relax time. We let the girls just play and we visited and enjoyed having friends over. The girls loved their baskets on Sunday. We went for a nice Sunday drive after church and just relaxed the rest of the day. Here a some pictures. I got some good ones of Alison but Emily would not sit for me she likes to look right into the camera when I try to take picture so she has a mouth full of grapes, a little bribe to get her to sit for 2 seconds.

2008-03-01T20:40:00.000-08:00

I know that I said I would update soon and it has been awhile sense I posted but life has been really crazy around here. Here is an update just in a nut shell. Matt has been out of work for a month and a half with 2 bulged discs and bone spurs in his neck. They put him in physical therapy foe the next month and then they will re-evaluate before they decide if they will do surgery or not. Emily had the nasty flu and was throwing up all day then Matt and I both got it. And now both the girls are sick with really bad cold and are wheezing and coughing so bad. And I have a little sinus issue. So there is my poor me story and my excuse for not blogging. No promises but I hope to get back to blogging regularly again.

Fun with Fondant

2008-02-11T18:00:00.000-08:00

Ok so I know it has been awhile sense I last blogged and well there is just so much that has been going on that I can't even begin to update right now but I promise that I will eventually. I wanted to post this picture so you could see my attempt at using Fondant. I wasn't really that hard but it defiantly is not like the professionals cakes but is was fun.

Fun with Vinyl

2008-01-10T20:39:00.000-08:00

Matt scored me some vinyl so of course I had to make something. Not only was it fun to play with the vinyl it was great to use my Cricut. It is a little hard to see because it's a mirror so you can see all things in the reflection. But I like it cause it took me forever. :-)

Forget Me Nots

2008-01-10T20:36:00.000-08:00

Ok Julie these are for you. Here is a picture of my Alaska state flower cookies.

2007-12-29T20:54:00.001-08:00

TAG!!!

I've Been Tagged!

The rules of the game are posted at the beginning.
Each player answers the questions about themselves.
At the end of the post, the player then tags 5 people and posts their names, then goes to their blogs and leaves them a comment, letting them know that they have been tagged and asking them to read your blog.

5 things I was doing 10 years ago
1. A junior in High School
2. Cutting a rug at Stake Dances
3. Working after school at Wintech
4. Living on 9th
5. Choreographing the lilac parade for the flag team

5 things on my to-do list today
1. LAUNDRY (always on my list)
2. file important papers
3. Sweep kitchen
4. find a better place for Christmas toys
5. unpack and organize my craft/scrapbook corner

Snacks I enjoy
1. popcorn
2. candy bards
3. Fresh Fruit
4. Chips and salsa
5. chocolate pudding with cool whip

Things I would do if I were a billionaire
1. pay all the bills
2. buy a house with some land
3. Take a trip to Disneyland and Disney World
4. Take a trip to Alaska (just a trip, Juile)
5. get a new wardrobe

3 Bad habits
1. biting my nails
2. forgetting deodorant (mostly when I am in a hurry)
3. eating way too much

5 Places I've lived
1. Quincey WA
2. Colville, WA
3. Spokane, WA
4. Eagle River, AK
5. Rexburg, ID

5 Jobs I've Had
1. Wintech
2. Northern Reflections
3. Shopko
4. Huckleberry Paper Patch and 2 other scrap booking stores
5. Old Navy 6. Papa Murphy's Pizza

5 Things People Probably Don't Know About Me
1. I love ketchup but tomatoes are not my favorite.
2. I hate to have to radio on in the car while I am driving
3. I would much rather take a bath then a shower any day and every day if i could
4. I love the Disney Chanel and watch it way too much
5. love to try new recipes

So now I'm supposed to tag five people... I think most people I know have been tagged so anyone that has not been tagged go for it.

Washing Machine Massage

2007-12-27T13:13:00.000-08:00

Here's something to make you laugh. While I was doing my last post Emily disappeared so I got up to find her. Meanwhile my washing machine is going and when it hits the spin cycle it goes crazy and sometimes walks down the hall. I found Emily hugging the washer saying AHHHHH, as it was giving her a good shaking massage.

Christmas!!

2007-12-27T11:51:00.000-08:00

We had a great Christmas this year. It was fun to actually have a tree and to have all our decorations up. We had a little bit of a rough night sleeping wise on Christmas eve so getting up Christmas morning was a little hard. Matt was wide a wake at 5:30am and way to excited to go back to sleep. I had just fed Alison so we made sure everything was ready then we woke up Emily about 6:00am. So was so excited to see her presents from Santa. (not that she has a clue what that means yet) We leave few presents unwrapped and they are from Santa. Then she went through here stocking and Alison looked at hers too and just wanted to eat it. The best part was when we handed Emily a present from under the tree and she didn't want to touch it because she had been getting in trouble for touching them up until then. It was fun to watch her get excited about things but then put it down and go back to the present she opened before that to check it out a little more. Alison just sat there and watched all the things going on around her. Matt was excited to get the stuff for his shop and to build his new work bench. And I was totally surprise and very excited that Matt had bought me a Cricut Machine (Scrapbooking die cut system) and some other very nice things. I seem to be really bad about figuring out gift before I open them but it was to have everything be a totally surprise this year.
Christmas afternoon we met my family at the church for a gift exchange, yummy lunch and a small talent show. We had a great time with everyone and came home with more fun gifts. For our family gift exchange my mom puts all the kids names in one hat and all the adults in another and the it is random who you get. In the past we have put a price limit on it but this year we decide to make it a home made exchange and it was really fun to see how creative people got. All in all it was great Christmas.

Empty Crib!

2007-12-13T11:19:00.000-08:00

It is hard to believe my little baby is sleeping in a toddler bed. Part of me is really excited and part of me kind of sad. Emily still seems so small to me ( she is 17 months). I finally got the girls room unpacked on Tuesday and the toddler bed cleared off. While I was putting clothes away Emily was playing on the bed and starting to get very tired, so when I was done it was nap time. We went to the kitchen and filled up her bottle then when we went back to the bed room she didn't want in her crib she wanted to sleep in the bed. I gave her a pillow and got some blankets and she layed down. I wasn't sure how long she would stay there so I listened outside the door after I closed it and heard nothing. She slept for a good hour and half and stayed in the bed the whole time. That night when it was time for bed she didn't want to sleep in the bed she wanted her crib so I thought it might have just been random that she had stayed in there for her nap. But yesterday she took both naps in the bed and last night she slept from 8pm until 6:45am this morning in the Toddler bed, I can't believe it. No if only Alison would sleep through the night again and not want to eat 3 times I would put her in the crib and have good night sleep again. :)

Over Due Update

2007-12-06T12:09:00.000-08:00

I know it has been awhile sense I last blogged but life has been a little crazy. Our move was great. We had excelent weather and the girls did so good in the car. It took us about 8 hours and Emily didn't get fussy until about 30 mins away from home. We love our new place and are really enjoying have a big living room and a huge couch. (Thanks Jeff and Karin) We got all decorated for Christmas and have had no problems with little hands on the tree I was really surprised. Matt's job plans changed a little but whats new. He has decided to work for Great Floors, the same company he was working for before we moved to Rexburg. They are a local Flooring compnay so he is not going to drive truck for now. I am glad that he is not going to be gone all the time. We are all doing well and even though we love it alot here we still miss our friends in Rexburg. We don't miss the town but we do miss our friends. I am still unpacking so once that is all done I hopefully will be updating more often.

2007-11-19T20:38:00.000-08:00

Do ever have days when you feel like this, I have! This is my nephew Hayden just before a haircut. This picture always makes me laugh.

Great Job Matt!

2007-11-14T08:51:00.000-08:00

Matt passed his test and now officially has his class A drivers license (so he can drive semi's). He scored really high on his test and did and excellent job. We only have a week and a half until we move and I have so much to do. I am so excited that Matt will only be working 6-8 hours a day now instead of about 16 so I will have him to help me pack and I will get to see him a little for the next few weeks.

Blow Outs!!

2007-11-10T10:20:00.000-08:00

How many blow outs can one little girl have? It seems no matter how fast I get to Alison's diaper after she fills it, it is always up the back, up the side, up the front. Every day I have clothes soaking in the sink, not that soaking really helps nothing seems to get those yellowish orange stains out. It's a good thing that she is so cute because scrubing and soaking is getting old.

Yummy, Yummy, Yummy!

2007-11-07T19:01:00.001-08:00

Ok so here is a very easy and very yummy cake. TRY IT!!!

Jello Poke Cake
2 baked (9 inch) round white or yellow cake layers cooled. (you could just do a flat cake too if you would prefer)
2 cups boiling water
2 pkg. (4 serving size each) or 1 pkg. (8 serving size) flavored Jello (any kind)
1 tub Cool Whip

Bake Cake. Let Cool. Pierce layers evenly with large fork at 1/2 inch intervals. Stir boiling water into Jello mix in a bowl. Dissolve Jello. Pour evenly over cake layers. Refrigerate 3 hours. Frost top and sides of cake with cool whip. Decorate as desired. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or until ready to serve. ~ try food coloring.

I used a yellow cake mix, strawberry Kiwi Jello and strawberry Cool Whip and it was soooo good. I have had it with white cake, raspberry Jello and regular Cool Whip and it was great too. Try it and let me know what you used and how it turned out.

I love Sundays!

2007-11-07T11:48:00.001-08:00

I just think that my girls are so cute in dresses, therefore I love Sundays. I suppose they could wear them on other days of the week, which they do sometimes but there is just something different about being in your Sunday best. The picture of Alison is for you Karen. She is wearing Sierra's cherry dress. She looked so cute. a bit slippery but very cute. You can't see all of Emily's dress but it's very cute too. She loves it. Classic picture of her sitting down to pose as soon as the camera comes out. I love my girls they are so sweet and I wouldn't change anything about them for the world.

Happy Girl!

2007-11-07T11:41:00.000-08:00

Talk about a happy baby. Alison is always smiling and jabbering up a storm. She loves to giggle and talk and has the biggest smile. The only time she gets upset is when she is hungry or when your not talking to her. She thinks that Emily is so funny. For some reason Emily thinks that she needs to talk to Ali in a really high squeaky voice and she just loves it.

My little Chef!

2007-11-07T11:35:00.001-08:00

Emily loves to wear her apron and chef hat that my sister Julie made for her. She is still a little to young to help mom in the kitchen but occasionally she gets to stir juice or something. She always pulls the apron out and tries to put it on by herself, most of the time she just gets the ties around her neck or around her arm and is just satisfied like that. The hat goes on but doesn't stay on too long. I think she looks so cute.

New Pictures at the end, check them out!

2007-11-05T08:43:00.001-08:00

Halloween 07'

2007-11-04T20:08:00.000-08:00

I made poodle skirts for Halloween this year because they were cheap and somewhat fast and easy thanks to mom's over the phone step by step instructions. We layered underneath with long johns and other things to stay warm so we didn't have to put on the snow clothes. Luckily it wasn't too cold. We made our loop around trunk or treat then headed back inside.

Getting ready to move!

2007-11-04T19:07:00.000-08:00

Some of you might have heard already that we are moving at the end of this month. We are leaving Rexburg ID and moving back to Spokane WA. I am so excited sense that is my home. Matt is going to drive semi truck and for the 1st 6 month to year he will be gone for days at a time so it will be nice to be closer to family and in a place that I am comfortable in. Only 3 more weeks and he are out of here. Rexburg is great if you like NO trees and NO mountains, but for me I love them so it will be good to get back to the north. Eventually Matt would like to end up back in Alaska but we will take this road for now and who knows what we will be doing a year from now with the was out plans change.