10.17.09 - Saturday

It was time to leave the family and fun and head home.

Getting checked in for our flight was stressful... I left the house three hours early just so I could get checked in... I used sky cap to check in my luggage, then turned in the rental car... and then carried baby, two carry on's, a diaper bag and a car seat up to short term parking so I could leave the car seat in Emma's car (who was in VA hence her car at the airport)... Got all of us (plus a laptop) through security. Checked in at our gate, walked four concourses to find milk for baby and made it back to the gate just in time to board. Phew. Some nice guy helped me put my carry on's overhead and the stewardess was awesome and so helpful... she even gave little buddy airline wings.

Got to Dallas, waited forever for the parking shuttle, sat across from Mitt Romney look alike, had the mean shuttle guy be mad at me because I left my ticket in the car (have no clue why he was so put out, I knew where I was parked!)... got baby and luggage loaded and drove the hour and 20 minutes home.... more than 12 hours later we finally got home... loooooooooooooooong day.

10.16.09 - Friday

It was time to cut the baby curls..."he" had been called "she" one too many times... I didn't cry but I was sad... he looks like such a big boy now!

After the hair cut me, Carrie and little man went "swimming" in mom's big tub (in swimming suits) to get all the itchy hair off.

10.15.09 - Thursday

I went for a drive up the mountains... I went to enjoy the fall colors and spend a few minutes communing with naturing... it was going well until I realized I was out of gas and did NOT want to run out gas in the middle of nowhere... so my communing was cut short and I headed home. I so love Utah in the fall... its good for the soul.

10.14.09 - Wednesday

Drove to SLC and picked up Auntie Sara and Cousin Charly
Drove to Ogden to surprise Grandma Francks in our costumes and trick or treat and do lunch with her
SPEED to Mapleton (and hour and half late) for Auntie Emma's baby shower
All the cousins (except new baby McKenna) came over and we got dressed up in costumes for Halloween pictures and trick or treating at Grandma and Grandma's (major chaos and tears with 8 little kids... but too funny!)

Busy day but so fun... we are so blessed!

10.13.09 - Tuesday

Lunch with Rita Baxter... one of my favoritest people in the whole world. Rita was the YW president that I served with in Louisana... I learned SO much from her... I adore her and am so grateful for the huge impact that she's had on my life. So many fun memories! The Baxter's just moved to Utah from Louisiana a couple of months ago... I don't know if Louisiana will ever be the same without them!

10.12.09 - Monday

Family Home Evening at the Pumpkin Patch... lots and lots of fun!

10.11.09 - Sunday

Blessing day for our new niece Charlotte Sage Franck... a happy happy day!

10.10.09 - Saturday

I've had little buddy's 1st birthday planned since before he was born... and it was finally here... a trip to Utah so we could celebrate with our families... even the weather cooperated! It was a bit cool but NO RAIN!!! It was so fun to be with all our family... so perfect!

Four Square Tournament
Hayride
Arm Wrestling Tournament
Pinata
Dinner
Bonfire w/marshmallow's

So so fun!

10.9.09 - Friday

I looooooooove this picture... little buddy sooo excited to see grandpa home from work... talking to him through the window... melts my heart!

10.8.09 - Thursday

Off to Utah for lots and lots of family fun!

Little buddy chillin' out... feed up on the tray, drinking his bottle.. enjoying the flight.

p.s. we checked in right at the 40 min mark because the parking shuttle was late and they wouldn't let my luggage on... and then our flight was forty minutes late! I was so mad! I ended up having to sit in the SLC airport for an extra two hours waiting for my luggage. Ugh. Why can't flying ever go smoothly?

10.7.09 - Wednesday

A little fall in my "back yard" makes me happy!

10.5.09 - Monday

Goodbye formula, hello whole milk! Can I get a Hallelujah!



We're very very much looking forward to the $300+ raise we'll be getting each month by not purchasing insanely expensive formula!

10.4.09 - Sunday

I am grateful for technology that allows me to view conference from the comfort of my living room and to thousands around the world.

10.3.09 - Saturday

While the men are away the girls will play... girls night out while the men are a priesthood session of conference.

Tracy, Bunny, Nicole and me

10.2.09 - Friday

Happy 1st birthday baby boy... it's been an amazing year!

10.1.09 - Thursday

A day at Canton with just me and little one... it's my first time I've ever gone solo and I think I likey! This was the absolute BEST weekend to go... all the fall, halloween, thanksgiving AND Christmas stuff was out... plus the weather was perfect! I stocked up on mum's, pumpkins and some Christmas gifts. Awesome day!

Hellooooo October, oh how I love thee!

9.30.09 - Wednesday

My very first Scentsy party... I was the consultant and the host... I had a good turn out and sold almost $300 in product... hooray for me!

9.29.09 - Tuesday

Remember our new car? We've had it less than a week... it gets broken in to in the middle of the night and they took the whole stereo system and ripped out the console... so now we have this big black hole. Stupid thieves... couldn't you at least left the console so we didn't have a big hole?

9.28.09 - Monday

spent the morning at pediatricians for little buddy's ear infections and then the rest of the day was spent on scout training with my bff Tracy... a long day learning about child abuse and merit badges... my brain is tired!

9.27.09 - Sunday

Getting ready for church... good meetings... a fabulous nap and an afternoon making cookies for friends... I wish I would have taken a picture of the cookies!

9.26.09 - Saturday

It was a wonderful evening... .joined with thousands of women around the world for inspiration and guidance... I went with friends... enjoyed dinner... had a great evening... took my camera... AND FORGOT TO TAKE A PICTURE!!! So this is my lame excuse at a picture. Maybe I'll recreate the moment and take a self portrait with friends later. So lame.

9.25.09 - Friday

We have a new cousin! Baby McKenna was born this morning...


2:07 a.m.
19 inches
7 lbs. 14 oz.

We can't wait to meet her!!

9.24.09 - Thursday

We are now the proud owners of a 2005 Chevy Aveo... my life has already gotten easier having the second car. I know its a luxury but I'm so grateful for it!

p.s. this isnt' really our car... we bought ours from a friend... but when my husband gets home from work its too dark to take a picture... so thanks to google this image will have to do until I can get one of my own... but this is the exact car that we have... color and all.

9.23.09 - Wednesday

My first night of Scouts and I lived to tell about it. Thank goodness it was somebody elses house... it was barely left standing by the time the boys left.

9.22.09 - Tuesday

First day of Fall... my absolute favorite time of year!!!

Happy Fall Y'all!

9.21.09 - Monday

We've been without hot water for five days... so a hot bath was a fun treat!

Today we feel grateful for hot water... there are so many in the world that never know the luxury.

9.20.09 - Sunday

Tonight was Sister Bleckfeldt's birthday and she requested Fettuccine Alfredo for her birthday dinner... I made Alfredo from scratch and "Olive Garden" salad... it was pretty dang good!

Plus, I got to pull out the birthday plate... any excuse to pull out the birthday plate!