"Orange" you glad your not this crazy!

Tacky title I know!!! After moving into our new house, Erik and I thought it was kind of boring and needed some color. This is what we came up with, a split pea soup wall, and a circus tent. At least, that's what they looked like to me before they kind of grew on me. I must say, we went out of our comfort zone with these two rooms. In St. George, we bought our house under the pretense that we would sell it since we knew we would have to move for school. So for that, we stayed pretty neutral. We stained our walls and that was as creative as it got. However, we will be here for awhile so as you can see we went all out, especially in our circus tent of a bedroom!
(I HAVE TO ADD, THERE IS ONLY ONE OF EACH OF THESE WALLS!) I didn't go all the way around the room, that really would have looked like a circus tent if I had. Plus, it looks better in person!

The worst mom in the world!

I am officially the worst mom in the world. Last night, Avery was having a bit of trouble falling asleep. I just thought she was being a stinker because she did the same thing the night before, which is not normal for her. So, before I went to bed, I had gone in there to comfort her three times. I gave her motrin on the third thinking her teeth might be bothering her since she's getting three right now. She finally falls asleep but wakes up at 1:30, then 3 then 5, on the the three o'clock wake up, I gave her a bottle thinking she might be hungry. She didn't have a fever or anything. By the five o'clock wake up, I was annoyed. I could swear she was just being a pooper so I decided to let her fuss. Erik had to get up to go to work anyway so I asked him to go snuggle her. He went into her room and then I hear this, "Babe, she has throw up all of her and all over the bed." Ugh! I shot out of bed like a bat out of #$%& and sure enough, her throw up was everywhere. It looked like ricotta cheese. It was sour and so disgusting. We had to strip her entire bed, take off her clothes, give her a bath, and wipe down her crib. I felt so bad, especially after she threw up the second time in my hand. What a mean mom I am. I would have let her lay in throw up for how long? Good thing I sent Erik in. I seriously feel like the worst mom. Poor baby!!!

I'll do anything.....

Last Saturday, Erik and I started a fun little project of painting stripes in Avery's room. Well, that doesn't go over too well when all her toys and such are in there and she just wants to go in there and play. We had to keep her out so that she wouldn't get into the paint. We shut the door and she followed me around whining. We wanted to go to lunch so I attempted to get ready. She hung out at my feet fussing! So, to quiet the little stinker up, I stuck her in the sink with something to play with. I must say it worked like a charm! See for your self. Basically, I will do anything for a little peace! Can you believe my little girl is fourteen months old! She has three teeth and four on the way. She is into everything and I mean everything! She is so much fun and we love her so much. We are doing her walls one Saturday at a time so that it doesn't disrupt her life too much so we'll have to show you the finished product soon!

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year all!!! We had a way fun New Years. This year, our friends Trent and Mandi came down from Richfield with their two cute kids. New years eve, we went to Macaroni grill and just watched Eagle eye (a super good flick!). We went to bed at eleven cause we're losers! New years day we went to Hoover Dam (the biggest man made dam in the U.S.) Who cares though right? No, it was so beautiful! I loved it. It's just amazing that all that structure is man made and was done clear back in the thirties! After, we hit Freemont street. It was a little crowded but pretty cool to see. Aves was loving all the music and lights. She probably would have been entertained all night if we let her. We've had a wonderful holiday season but we're glad to get things back to normal. Avery's schedule has been in shambles. Here are a few captured moments of our fun!

Our MERRY Christmas!

This year, we stayed home for Christmas! We've had lots of visitors and lots of fun. The weekend before Christmas, my family came down and we spent the day at a few casino's, ate at a great restaurant, and watched a snow show at the town square. Then for Christmas, Erik's parents and brother Tyler came down. We went to the Venetian, of course ate out and attempted Freemont street but it was raining too hard. We had a big breakfast Christmas morning and just enjoyed each others company. After they left, Erik's brother Dave and his wife Kelsee came down for Dave's B-day. We went to the California Pizza Kitchen and the guys went to watch UFC at a friends house. We've had a blast this holiday season. The next visitors will be our friends Trent and Mandi for New Years. Can't wait you guys. Here's a few pics of our Christmas fun! Avery cared more about the oranges in her stalking than anything else. She carried them around all day! P.S. I don't want to eat for the next year! Ugh!
Also, Avery got her first haircut. Erik did it and did a great job. It was getting way to long by her ears and stuff. She did pretty dang good!

Magical Forest!!!

Last night, we went to the magical forest with our friends Jeremy and Nicole! It was the cutest thing. It was outside and tons of trees were decorated by businesses. We had hot chocolate, a funnel cake, and saw Santa. Seriously, it was the cutest place. That will definitely be a new tradition. However, we were freezing our booties off! I know, I know for all you up northies, it would be wonderful but 38 degrees is cold to me!

My funny but strange girl!

My little sweet pea is so funny! She loves her little duck towel. Oh yes! Most of all however, she just loves to stick things on her head! Seriously, she sticks everything on her head! Please, I don't even want to know if this is normal, but I rest my case! I love my goofy little family!

PS. My dad built that entertainment center. It still has a little work left so don't look too close!

Santa and Walking!!!

We've been all sorts of sick around our house so it's amazing that we made it to see Santa! On Saturday, we had our ward Christmas party and Santa dropped by. I was a little worried that Avery would freak out, but she didn't. She didn't even seem to care. Next year, she'll probably throw a fit. Also, I can't believe how bad I've been about posting this. Avery has been officially walking for about three weeks. She started taking steps at eleven months but about three weeks ago, she completely gave up crawling. Here's the fun caught on tape! I love that she's walking! She no longer ruins her pants!

Girls weekend, Thanksgiving, and our new house!

Since we've moved, we've had crazy madness around our house! The week we moved in, I went to Salt Lake for the annual Foisy girls weekend! I love this weekend. We leave the kids and the hubbies behind, hit the shopping scene and eat at yummy restaurants! Mostly, I love being with my sister in laws and mother in law. We have so much fun, I hate it when the weekend is over!

Steph's mom, Erik's Aunt, and Erik's mom

Me and StephAll of us Ladies!! I love you girls!
For Thanks giving, we went to Richfield. We ate, played games and just enjoyed being with the fam! I always love going there for the holidays!Aves, first taste of Thanksgiving dinner! Although it doesn't look like it, she really was enjoying it!Alas, our house! By request, here are a few pics. We are still changing stuff though, especially that horrible faucet. That goes in the next few days! We have tons to do still, but we picked everything out so we love it!!!

THANKFUL!

FIRST, HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL!! I HOPE YOU REALLY CONSIDER WHAT THIS HOLIDAY MEANS! It's not just the wonderful food, although that part is fantastic, it's about what we have in our lives and recognizing it. Don't think about what you don't have or what you think you need. Think about what you are blessed with. Here's mine.

1. Of course my wonderful hubby Erik, and beautiful baby Avery. They make my life complete! Without them, I would be lost. Through them, I have truly found myself.

2. The gospel. I love knowing where I came from and where I am going. There's nothing better than knowing that Christs teachings have been restored on this earth.

3. Both mine and Erik's family. I love family! Our families are the best. I only wish we all lived closer.

4. The beautiful rain we are receiving today. The desert is a dry place and this moisture just makes me want to cry with joy!

5. Stephanie Myer and her great books. They have allowed me to escape reality and live in an imaginary world and lets face it, just cause we are adults doesn't mean we don't like fantasy and imagination.

6. Health. I'm so glad my little family is healthy. We are capable people who have the opportunity to do and achieve anything!

7. This country, our freedoms, and the people who have fought and continue to fight to keep that right.

8. My new home! We've missed owning our home and from day one, this has felt like home and as Dorothy would say, there's no place like home!

9. Diet Pepsi! What can I say, it's my vice, I love it and I will not give it up. When I open that thing, take a drink, all I can think is, it is good to be alive!!

10. T.V. not that I watch it all the time, but the noise factor helps me to accomplish things. I hate the silence.

These are a few things I'm grateful for. Of course there is much more but this at least has me thinking.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING! WHAT ARE YOU THANKFUL FOR?