Alexis' 4th B-day!

Alexis' 4th b-day was so much fun!! My family came up and All of us including Jonathon's family went to Sev,en Peaks on Saturday :) We were there from 11:00 am. - 7 pm. I got fried in the sun... but it was worth it! We ended up getting season passes because for one day the cost is $21.00 and they are giving their season passes for $34.00 right now. So hopefully we get to go there a lot before the summer ends. Alexis had such a good time playing with Christian, Mary, and Nicole! All of us girls had a good time too!

Later that night we had cake, ice cream, and pizza and opened presents! Alexis got a lot of cool stuff! My mom got her lots of cute clothes and a fun game. Celena got her a giant horse and a little stuffed horse (she is WAY into horses right now.) Aunt Valynn's family got her a cute outfit.. and Chris and Summers family got her cute little stuffed animals and a little kitty toy. We got her a barbie car, a set of play horses, clothes, and a very nice guitar. Jonathon of course picked that out... and he can't wait to start teaching her. She has showed a lot of interest in playing... and we'd catch her playing Jonathon's all the time. Her guitar is adorable! It's pink and her perfect size :) Keri and Kelly got Alexis some clothes as well! I'm so thankful that we have such great family that comes and supports Alexis. She loves all her cousins and aunts and uncles so much! Anyways it was such a fun day... and I just can't believe that my baby girl is 4 years old... she is WAY too big!

Alexis has been such a blessing in my life and I can't imagine my life without her. Life is hard sometimes and if I didn't have my little family I just don't know where I'd be. I've been blessed with a wonderful little girl. She is a busy busy child.. and never slows down EVER. She is such a little helper and always wants to help me make breakfast and fold laundry. She is the MOST BEAUTIFUL girl in the whole world! HAPPY HAPPY b-day to you Princess! WE LOVE YOU MORE THAN ANYTHING IN THIS WHOLE WORLD!

Time to be lazy :)

It's official.. I'm a stay-at-home mom again! Although I have loved working at Dry Creek Family Practice.. I decided to give them my two week notice. Jonathon and I have just been talking and he basically told me to just quit so that he can see me more when he is home on his week off. Well with the Pest Control Company he's been so busy even on his weeks off doing that.. so I didn't get to see him very much. And not only that, but I felt bad because my schedule was just getting to crazy.. they let me do it to where I could go with Jonathon to Elko on his weeks on then work when we were here... But they've hired a few new people and it was just getting complicated. I really did have such a great year working there and met a lot of great people. It will be so weird to just be able to stay home all day. When we lived in Ticaboo, I would get bored now and then... but loved being able to just be with Alexis. I told Alexis today that I don't ever have to go to work anymore.. and she was so excited. Towards the end I was only working like 2 to 3 days a week.. which was really nothing.. But I'm still glad I get to just relax and be home!

Alexis decided to go for a ride...

One of my worst nightmares came true today. Not that I want to remember this day.. but I do want to make sure I write down my feelings and things for Journal purposes.

Alexis and I got home from Elko this morning.. and I've been busy cleaning the house.. going grocery shopping, and then I started to mow the lawn. Alexis always comes outside with me.. and will play on her swing set or ride her bike while I mow the lawn. Usually I close the garage after I get the lawn mower out so that Alexis won't go in and out of the house or play in the car. (which for some reason she has been wanting to do.) Well I didn't close the garage today.. and my biggest mistake was that I didn't put the parking brake on in the car... or make sure it was locked.
I started mowing the lawn and just kept checking on Alexis every couple of minutes. She was riding her bike around.. so I kept on going. Not even 2 minutes later from the corner of my eye.. I see my car rolling down the driveway. YES, rolling away without ME in it. I started screaming and just running towards the car. Grandpa Carter was standing in his yard and all I could yell out was "Grandpa, she is in the car." The worst thing ever was Alexis' face. She was so scared. I was so helpless and for what seemed like forever.. all I could really do was watch my car with my little girl in it rolling away. It was actually only a few seconds... because luckily the car hit Grandpa Carters fence on the side of his house and stopped. I just grabbed Alexis out of the car and she kept saying "Mommy, I'm so sorry." HOLY CRAP... my heart seriously stopped beating for those few seconds. I couldn't believe what had just happened. After calling the insurance company to make sure that Grandpa Carters fence would be paid for.. and just breathing.. I started thinking of all the things Alexis could have hit.. and that she just so happened to miss. For one Jonathon's truck is parked right on the side of where the car started rolling.. also Grandpa Carters truck was right in the way. I thought for sure the car wasn't going to stop until she hit someones house. I'm so very thankful that the car came to a stop quickly.. otherwise I probably would've passed out from panicking. Anyways I would never ever wish that feeling upon any parent. I've never been more scared in my life.. and I feel like the worst parent in the whole world. I can't believe she was able to get in the car without me knowing it and put the car in neutral. NEVER EVER again will I leave my vehicle unlocked or not put the parking brake on. I'm so thankful that my little girl is safe and that the only thing she was worried about.. was that I was so upset...

So our insurance will cover the property damages.. which is good... But Jonathon's dad is Great and he actually fixed the fence. It doesn't even look like anything happened to it. The only other damage was Grandpa and Grandma Carter's tree and a little wagon. I thought that the car would be destroyed.. but there isn't anything wrong other then the license plate has a little dent. You seriously wouldn't be able to tell that anything happened.. but I will always remember this day.. and the feeling that I had when I saw my baby girl rolling away from me. I know I would've stepped in front of the vehicle before it kept going.. but then I probably would be in the hospital. My adrenaline definitely kicked in and I would've done whatever it took to get my baby out of there.. I am just so thankful that nobody got hurt. I really do feel like the worst parent ever :(
But I know this will just help me remember to never take my eyes of of her for even one second. No matter how big she gets. All I can do is say Thank heavens.

Alexis and I came to Elko with Jonathon again... and right now he is on days.. So the 4th of July was not that fun for us. I think Elko's parade was on Saturday, but I didn't really feel comfortable going by ourselves without Jonathon.. and I wasn't even sure where it was or what time it started. I'm sad that we weren't at home for all the celebrations. I keep thinking that I'm lucky that I get to just sit and relax all day in the hotel... but I was bored out of my mind after the second day. Alexis is having a blast.. because she can go swimming all day long if she wants to. Every morning I wake up to "Mom wake up! It's time to go swimming." Don't get me wrong I enjoy swimming.. But if I don't go for a while.. I won't be to upset. I'm glad that we get to be here when Jonathon gets off work.. It helps his week go by quickly. But I don't know how often I'm going to be able to come do this. I've learned that I am NOT someone that likes to just sit around and watch T.V. I feel like I have to be doing something. So we've walked to the park.. walked to the store.. and yup you guessed it.. we have swam. Ok enough complaining.. I should be glad that I don't have to be away from my husband for a week.. and I am. I think I'm just sad that we missed the celebrations. I got Alexis ready in her 4th of July shirt last night for the Fireworks.. and we had a good time watching them! We get to go home tomorrow :) Yay, I'm very excited! Happy 4th to everyone!

Last weekend was alot of fun :) My parents came up north for the Lehi Rodeo. The kids had a great time.. and I thought it was great. We spent the weekend just visiting and hanging out. We also went for a bike ride one day! My parents ended up staying up north for a couple more days than they planned, because one of my moms cousins Richard Sanchez passed away on June 24th. My parents were glad that they were up there so that they could attend the funeral. It was nice to see family that we never get to see.. but also very sad that someone so great passed away.

Happy Father's Day!

Happy Father's Day to my wonderful Dad! I love him so much... and I am so glad that I was blessed with a dad that always came to our games, performances, and supported us in anything we were doing. He has always made me feel so special and I love him so much for everything he's ever done for me! He is such an amazing Grandpa, and will always take the girls on walks or anything else to keep them entertained so that us ladies can visit! lol. I love you Dad!

Happy Father's Day to my wonderful Husband also. He is such a great dad, and Alexis just loves him to pieces. From the day Alexis was born Jonathon has been so invloved. He changed diapers.. got up with her in the middle of the night.. took care of her when she was sick.. gave her baths.. and anything else that was ever needed. I feel so blessed that Jonathon has always been a dad that makes sure to give Lexi lots of hugs and kisses and a whole lot of attention. She has him wrapped around her little finger :)

Elko Nevada...

Alexis and I came to Elko NV. with Jonathon this time. We left Utah on Wed. and will be here till Wed. I was a little bit worried about leaving my home, dogs, and flowers for a whole week. Jonathon's dad is still living with us so he will be taking care of the dogs and rats.. I didn't really care at all about leaving the rats... lol :) Anyways we weren't able to come before because of my work schedule at Dry Creek. Well they've been really great and let me switch my schedule to where I will only work when Jonathon is home. So I get a whole week off!! And then I'll work the days I'm home. That way Alexis never has to go to a babysitter.. (even though we have been very lucky to be able to always have her stay with family.) She was very ready to just be with her Mom all day! Today she said "Mom, do you not work anymore?" I told her not really.. So I'll have the week off and we'll probably come to Elko with Jonathon as much as possible.. Or we'll stay home and have a whole week of playtime! Jonathon was really worried that we'd come to Elko and be miserable.. but so far we've been able to keep ourselves entertained while Jonathon is working. We are staying in a hotel.. which Alexis just thinks is so much fun!! She thinks she is on vacation :) Every morning after we've showered and gotten dressed.. Alexis and I have walked to the McDonald's down the street for her to get a small fry and play in the play place. We try and stay there for a while so that Jonathon can get some sleep (he is working nights right now) then we walk to the park! Yesterday we went swimming and Alexis had a great time! It still stinks that Jonathon has to come here for a week and then drive home and only be there for a week and do it all over again.. but we've been very blessed to have this job! And Jonathon has the whole week at home to get the Pest Control business going.. so that is a blessing in itself!

Carnival and a fun weekend!

This Past weekend was a lot of fun! My family came up on Friday and stayed the night at our house. The boys went and saw a movie and the girls stayed home and visited.. and had some yummy treats! The next day we went to the Orem Summerfest Carnival and had a great time! One of the only rides Alexis did was the Fun Slide. She went on that like 10 times I swear. Some of Jonathon's family was also there... It was so much fun to be at a Carnival and see the parade :) We stayed there pretty late and then went and stayed the night at Kelly's house. The next morning we visited a little longer... and then went to Jonathon's moms house for dinner. I was sad to say goodbye to my Mom, Dad, and Derek :( But happy that they could come spend some time with us! Last night we went to a park near Jonathon's moms house and played volleyball with his family! It was a lot of fun!! These are the only two pic's of the carnival I got because I forgot my camera... so I just took them with my phone. Oh well...

My little Lexi is gonna be 4 next month... I cannot believe it. I'm a little sad that my little monkey is getting so big :( I gotta start thinking of fun b-day party activities again.. I swear we just did this!!

Precision Pest Control!

It's official!! Jonathon and Chad (Kelly's husband) have started their Pest Control Company. Precision Pest Control is up and running and we couldn't be more excited! Jonathon and Chad have been wanting to start a Pest Control company for a while now.... and are both very excited to let their families and friends know! We offer Friends and Family rates that you aren't going to find anywhere else!! Both Jonathon and Chad have worked doing Pest Control for several years and have a lot of experience :) They have both worked for several different companies as well.. and they know what works and what doesn't work. They can answer any questions you have and will take the time to make sure you are getting a service that you just won't find with any other company. They know how technicians are when they are just doing their job.. they don't take their time and honestly they'll find ways to speed up the process so that they can move on to the next house on their list... You don't want to pay for Pest Control service without making sure the technician is going to take his/her time to get the job done right! We have a lot of friends and family up here.. and even if you aren't interested it would be so great if you could let your friends and family know!!! We just want to get our name out there and hope that you all will help us out!! The Standard Pest services that you will automatically get will include

*Spiders
*Mice & Rats (we all HATE those! Yuck..)
*Ants
*Earwigs
*Crickets
*Snails
*Silverfish
*Millipedes
*Centipedes
*Pillbugs / Sowbug
*Cockroaches
*Moths

But because you are our friends and family we also will include:
*Box Elder Bugs
*Moles /Gophers /Voles
*Wasp / Yellowjackets
At no extra charge!!!

Any other Pest Control company will charge additional fees for any service that is going to take them more time and money to do... I hope this doesn't sound to forward... but we know so many people that have paid for Pest Control and just don't feel satisfied with the job that was done. Thank you so much for taking the time to read this!! And if you or anyone you know has any questions about pest control (even if you don't want it) please feel free to call at 801.669.3522.

Grandma and Grandpa Carter were taking care of Chris and Summers puppies while they were out of town. Alexis always wanted to go over and see them! They are so cute :) But they all had to go back home.. I think Grandpa Carter decided to keep one.. so Alexis is pretty happy about that!

Silly Lexi :)

I went upstairs for about 10 mins the other day.. And when I came back down.. this is what I found. Alexis had made herself a bed under the table.. I'm not sure why.. but she did and I found her fast asleep! It is amazing the kinds of places kids find comfortable enough to take a nap in. She cracks me up sometimes!

Pretty flowers!

I love all the pretty flowers in the summertime! I made me what I think is a very beautiful flower arrangement the other day! I also planted a few flowers in front of our house..

Bike riding :)

This is what Alexis does every single day.. most of the day! She loves loves riding her bike. She is getting very brave on that thing also. Every morning right when she wakes up she asks me if we can go outside and ride her bike.. She is so silly! But I'm glad it is getting some use. She got it from her Grandma Celena for her b-day last year... and just started really wanting to ride it a couple of weeks ago. Now she never wants to get off!

Fishing!

We went to Monticello the next day after camping at The Falls. We went fishing and ate them! I hadn't had fish (that we caught) in such a long time... and I was very excited to eat them! In Monticello we ate more yummy food... went down and put flowers on my grandpa Mike's headstone.. hung out and visited and just had fun being home :)