ALEXIS' 3RD BIRTHDAY PARTY :)

Okay so I'm giving everyone a 2 week notice to mark your calendars! Alexis is turning 3 years old on July 9th :) I can't even believe it! We aren't completely sure what we are going to be doing for the party, we have a few different ideas and haven't decided.. But we know it is going to be on Saturday July 11th. We aren't completely sure about the time either.. But it will be around 3 or 4 probably. So far that is the time that will work best for people that have text me back.. If there is anyone that would like to come, but that time doesn't work, please give us some feedback! I'd love to have as many friends and family as possible, because last year she didn't really get to have a fun party or friends.. So we want to make it really fun for her! I am going to let everyone know as soon as we decide on what we are going to be doing for sure.. We are just trying to think of what will be funnest for the kids. If anyone has any ideas please let me know. Has anyone had a birthday party anywhere specific that turned out really good? Okay well I'll let everyone know, but just make sure to keep that date open! Thanks guys :)

Lehi Round-up Rodeo..

We went to the rodeo last night, and it was so much fun! I haven't been to a rodeo in years.. And Alexis has never been to one before.. She had a great time, and even got a nap in! The motorcycles were very cool.. And I'm so glad we went :) I'm glad my mom, and little brother got to come :)

Jump On It!

We all went to Jump on It the other day, my mom was up here this weekend so her and Keri came too! Alexis had so much fun! She didn't want to leave.. So it was a nice activity for her to use some energy :)

Hiking :)

Jonathon, Alexis, and I went on a hike the other day with Jonathon's Aunt VaLynn, and his cousins VaLyssa, and Aleah and Valyssa's boyfriend Jared. We went hiking up Pleasant Grove Canyon. The neat thing about this area is that it is where Jonathon and I first met. So everytime we go back it's always fun to remember that first night we met! The hike isn't bad at all.. and it's all worth it because at the top there is a beautiful waterfall. Alexis and Aleah had a fun time getting to ride on the boys shoulder's :) It was such a nice day, and It was fun to go up that canyon again!

Really?

Okay so I know that you get blisters from shoveling snow, or racking leaves, ya know hard labor stuff.. But I never knew that you could get blisters from VACUUMING.. yes I said VACUUMING.. I don't know if I mentioned this earlier but our house is 4,180 square ft. And probably 3,800 is carpet.. WHITE carpet at that.. It seriously takes me about 2 hours to vacuum my whole house.. It is INSANE... I am a clean freak, and since we moved in, I've probably only vacuumed 3 times.. At our old place I vacuumed every other day.. It is so hard to be a clean freak with this house.. Jonathon thinks I'm hilarious, because I'll start cleaning, and he'll say "what could you possibly clean.. It's already spotless" but I feel like it is not.. I know, I think I have serious issues. But I don't know how long I'll be a true clean freak with this house.. I really do have blisters.. It is kind of funny, but really strange. Our vacuum gets clogged about every 5 minutes.. New carpet is pretty annoying, but I guess I can't complain.. the blisters are worth it! We really enjoy all the space :) When my family comes up, they all get their own rooms! It is fun :)

Baby born on Father's Day :)

So I'm a couple days late.. But I do want to just make sure that I tell my dad and Jonathon Happy Father's Day! I love them both so much, and I'm so glad that my dad was the type of dad that would take us with him as often as possible to do all sorts of hiking, camping, fishing, and other fun stuff! I LOVE YOU DAD :) you are the best! Jonathon is the same way with Alexis.. He is such a great daddy and is always playing with Alexis and making her laugh :)

On another note I FINALLY got to see a baby be born! Yay! On Saturday night Jonathon's cousin Jamie went into labor. Her water broke while we were all hanging out, and so all of us girls jumped into the car and followed her to the hospital! We were there for 15 hours.. Yes I said 15 hours.. We slept on the floor, tables, and anything else we could find! We got there around 12:30 am. on Saturday and she had the baby at 3:56 the next day :) So even though we were there FOREVER.. it was well worth it! I'm so glad she let me in the room. It was so amazing! I had a C-section with Alexis so I never had the chance to see anything.. And then Kelly's room was to small so Keri and I didn't get to go in her room during her labor... So thank you Jamie!! She had a beautiful baby girl and they named her Vanessa Rose. Congrats to both Jamie and Dave!

I'm gonna do it!

Okay.. So I'm starting to wonder if it is ever going to warm up... I feel like Summer is just trying to skip right over us :( I really hope it gets warm, so that we can enjoy it, and that it STOPS raining!



Well I just wanted to hurry and write a quick post to say that I've lost 7 lbs!! Yay for me! I have tried to start a few diets in the past, and I just never seem to stick with it. But this time around, I've really not been tempted to cheat or anything.. I think it's because I'm not sticking to any certain, specific diet. I'm just trying to stay under 1,000 calories a day. And so far I've done great! I try to just have a piece of fruit in the morning, or a slim fast shake before work. Then I stay busy at work, so it's not hard to not eat! For lunch I usually have a Lean Cuisine, or a Isagenix shake.. and for Dinner I let myself eat a good, healthy dinner. Usually something with chicken :) And then I just really focus on not munching all day long out of boredom.. Jonathon bought a weight set about 2 weeks ago so we've been working out every night, and it's actually been a lot of fun! Or some nights I've rode my bike, or gone running.



I know most of you that know me pretty well are probably thinking that I won't stick to it, because I've always done really good at first, and then just kind of slacked again.. But I really need to do it this time! Not because I think I'm FAT.. But because I need to be healthy! And Jonathon and I are going to Lake Powell at the end of July and I want to be confident in my swimming suit! So this is my summer to do it!



It is so funny that when you are younger and in high school you never really have to worry about your weight. I was always in sports or cheer so I was always exercising.. But then you have babies, and you get busy with that, and forget to take care of yourself.. I've never been the girl to say "I'm so Fat" that is something that is so annoying to me.. Especially when the girl that is saying it weighs.. Oh about 105. ANNOYING.. But my little sister Keri always makes sure to put people in their place.. So whenever I have complained about being a little CHUNKY :) Keri has always looked at me and said.. "then do something about it!" I've been like EXCUSE ME? But she is right.. You can't sit there and complain about your weight, and then go eat a Doughnut.. So thanks Keri for not letting me complain about my weight in front of you! Well I said this was going to be quick so I'll finish up by saying...Wish me luck!

Orem Summerfest!

We had such a good time at the carnival yesterday! Alexis and Aleah went on all kinds of fun rides! I think Jonathon had fun taking Alexis on all of them!!

They were so dang cute! They were both cracking up the whole time on this ride!

I'm not sure what I was thinking.. But I decided to ride on the Zipper.. I rode it with my cousin when I was like 10 years old, and I guess I forgot how scary it actually was. Jonathon wouldn't even go on it with me.. So his little brother Sterling went with me! It was very very scary, and I don't know that I'll ever ride it again.. But it was fun :)

Jonathon's Aunt Francine, his mom Celena, and his Aunt Valynn..

My cute cousins, and sister's and brother in law! Christina, Valyssa, Valynn, Shanea, Sterling, and Cody :)