Monday, December 31, 2012

Farewell 2012

For New Year’s Eve I wanted to stay closer to home. My mother-in-law’s neighbors were having a “block” party so we joined in!
However it was FREEZING outside!!
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Landon and the neighbor kids roasted marshmallows.
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Leia was asleep
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and then she was awake. She wanted in on all the fun.
Josalyn and her family came over
The girls and I did some Jello shots!!
hehe!!
Landon and Delaney chilled out watching The Lorax!
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Party Animals!!!
We lit some sparklers for like half a second cuz it was FA-REEZING!!
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Josalyn cracks me up!
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Laters 2012!!
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Tuesday, December 25, 2012

Christmas Chaos

With lots of family Christmas is always busy.
So here is a quick low down on our Christmas Day.
(Yes, I said DAY. This was all in ONE day!)
Christmas morning at “home”
Landon woke up at 4 AM! Nick told him he had to wait for the rest of us to get up. He had to stay on the couch! Surprisingly he stayed there and feel back to sleep for a couple hours ‘til the rest of us woke up.
Stockings…
Gifts
Next stop..
The Heuer’s
The Fernandez’s

Whoooh! I’m tired just posting about it.
 
Merry Christmas!!!

Sunday, December 23, 2012

Santa Babies

I REALLY wanted the kids to visit Santa this year. It IS Leia’s FIRST Christmas after all!
But it was the weekend before Christmas and Nick REALLY didn’t want to go to the mall.
I may or may not have used puppy dog eyes, pouty/quiver lip, and eye batting to get my way. I have no shame!
So to the mall we went! ;D
And we stood in line.
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we waited….
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and waited…
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and waited some more..
FINALLY we got to the front!
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Landon wrote a letter to Santa (so freaking cute!)
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He wanted to give his letter to Santa so he would not let me keep it :(
They FINALLY got to visit with Santa!!!
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I am soooooo happy Leia didn’t freak out or cry! Santa asked Landon what he wanted for Christmas and Landon froze. He couldn’t remember anything that he wanted. Good thing Santa has elves that are always listening!! *wink*

Tandem Fun

Sometimes Nick finds some pretty good stuff at Goodwill. Usually we play with the fun stuff a couple times and then sell it.DSC06080
This time was no exception. When Nick found this Tandem Bike
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Landon and him rode around the neighborhood a couple times.
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They had a good time
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And then it was sold.
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But it was fun while it lasted!!!
 

Monday, December 3, 2012

Eight Months Old

Leia you are EIGHT months old!!!
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Sleep: You usually sleep through the night but some nights you wake up. After a diaper change and bottle you go right back to sleep until around 7:30am.
Feed: You are still eating solids! You still HATE green beans and peas but you're not allergic to anything yet.
Weight: I have no idea what you weight right now. My guess would be about 16-18 pounds.
Length: I am sure you haven't grown much in the last month. My guess would be about 28 inches.
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Diapers: You are still in a size 2 diaper.
Clothes: You are wearing 6-9 month clothes! You're such a big girl now.
Hair Color: You are still a red head! You are getting more peach fuzz too! It seems a little lighter but still red!
Eye Color: Your eyes are still blue, but I am still hoping that they will turn green like me and Daddy's.
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Milestones: You have started "talking" more. And you are getting closer to crawling. You can sit alone really well and play.
Your Favorite Toy: You still love the Baby Einsteins jumper and you jump up and down!!! There is also a small truck you like to lick and push around.
Firsts:
 
11.03 First pumpkin patch
11.04 First daylight savings (I’m stretching I know.)
11.06 First Election Day
11.11 First Veteran’s Day
11.22 First Thanksgiving
11.22 First visit with Grandma Kinsell
12.01 First APS Light Parade
 
Can't wait to see what new things will happen next !!

Saturday, December 1, 2012

APS Light Parade

I love going to the APS Light Parade!! I couldn't wait to take Leia this year! It was MUCH warmer and clear skies! Yippie!!
 
I knew she would love it! Lights, music, what else could an 8 month old want?!

We have dinner and drink hot chocolate. The kids get light up toys. Jamie was nice enough to bring Leia a light up braclet. Thanks Jamie.

 
The parade started and she was fascinated with all the lights and music!





 
The parade didn't start until what would have been Leia's bed time so by the end of the parade she was getting tired. She laid her head down on Daddy's leg and watched. It was so freakin' cute!

 
It was a great time. Leia fell asleep in the car. Can't wait for next year!

Saturday, November 24, 2012

All in the Family (The Kinsells)

Half of my extended family lives in St George, Utah; but they came to Arizona for Thanksgiving so we made a trip to Nana & Papa's house for a visit. For some of them it is the first time they've met Leia and Landon. 
*Grandma Kinsell & Leia*

*Nana & Leia*

*Jude & Papa*
 
The Kinsell family

-Back row- Laurie, Jayden, Lynette, Grandma Kinsell, Nick
-Front row- Gary, Selma, Dan, Papa, Nana, Me, Landon
-Laps- Cash, Jude, Leia

This picture includes Casey (front left)


I'm glad we were able to spend some time with family we hardly ever see. When I was a kid we spent every Christmas Eve at my Aunt Selma's house. It was always a huge party and tons of fun. I miss seeing this side of my family. I am thankful that my Grandma could see and hold Leia (even if she was a little cranky).

Thursday, November 22, 2012

Let Us Give Thanks

The holidays are always a busy time and this year was no exception. We had three houses/families to visit this year!
 
First we stopped at the Johnson's. For years before and after Nick and got married we have spent Thanksgiving with the Johnson's. This year we could only stay for a few hours. We played games and talked about what we were thankful for.
 
*Leia & Landon*
 
 *Me & Jaymi*
 
The next stop was the Fernandez family. We had dinner and my Aunt Lynette and Grandma Kinsell met Leia for the first time. We ate dinner and the boys played some football in the backyard.

Leia and Grandma Kinsell
 
*Jude & Aunt Lynette*

*Scott & Jude*

*Carrie, Scott, me & Leia* 

*Carrie & Jude*

*Nana & the doggies (Janie & Sammie)* 

*Jude & Papa*

The last stop was the Heuers. More dinner, family and good times.
*Stacey, Leia & Scott*
 
*Bentley & Landon*
The boys checked out the Black Friday ads after dinner.
 
Happy Thanksgiving