Dear Foisy blog.........

I have been in a blogging slump!!! I don't want to update you nor do I want to make you all cutesy like I used to. (I promise I look at everybody's blogs however, I have become lazy and rarely make comments, but I am looking and are curious about your lives.) Truthfully blog, you know what I think it is? I think it is that I have too many dang projects going on and they are ending up unfinished while I begin another! WHAT THE HECK??? So, due to that fact, you have become neglected because you are the last thing on my list of things I want and should do. I have just started reading a new book so I fear you will only get worse. But please do not fear blog, I love you still and will not allow you to become the ugly step child of the bunch, but I will not however make you as cute as you could or should be. You will never look like Lara's because I am much too involved in other things to give you that much attention, but I will continue to put forth some effort so you won't be embarrassed among all your friends. And that's my rant for the day!! ;)

Lara, I hope you know I love your blog!!

nEw MoOn PaRtY!!!!!!!!

On Saturday, a friend of mine threw a New Moon party. We had so much fun eating pizza, snacks, and a lovely Bella and Edward cake. I can't tell you how giddy we were to just be hanging out and talking about all the hot bods in New Moon. Afterward, the hundred of us made our way to the theater and actually found a row that would fit us all. Not only was it a great flick, but it was great to be out with the girls! Thanks girls I had a blast and I can't wait for ECLIPSE!!!

Family photos!!

Yes, it's that time of year again. Time for family photos. I really don't like getting family pictures done. It stresses me out, and I worry about my busy child driving me crazy! However, I have a friend who is starting her new business as a photographer, and I couldn't beat her low price. I had to get them done. She did great and I'm excited for this to take off for her. She is already super busy! Mostly, it was for Aves sake. Erik and I pretty much look the same. She however, has changed immensely after only one year. So Aves, these are for you, and Grandma and Grandpa :)

Little miss Avery turns TWO!!!

Our sweet girl turns two on the tenth, but Erik has guard all weekend so we celebrated yesterday with a party for her and a few of her friends. She had so much fun! She got a pink trike from us and lots other fun stuff and by the end of the day, she was tuckered out! Here are a few fun facts about our sweet girl!
1-She is a busy and curious character but mellow for the most part!
2-She is great at giving kisses!
3-She loves her Mr. Bear and has to have him to sleep with.
4-She walks around the house saying, "No, No Avery!"
5-She tries to sing various songs such as the ABC's, itsy bitsy spider, but with little success. She gets the tune right though.
6-She eats very well with a fork or spoon and makes few messes.
7-She's constantly calling "Aunt Wee!" (my sister) on her play phone.
8-She loves playing with other kids and gets so excited when a friend comes over to play.
9-She asks to go to the park at eight o'clock at night when she's dressed in jammies and ready for bed.
10-One of her favorite toys is a stuffed Santa Clause whom she calls, "Tanta". She has to have him in her bed and she lays there saying, "HO, ho, ho!" A little creepy but kinda funny too.

We love this girl so much and we feel incredibly blessed to have such a healthy, wonderful girl in our lives. She is so sweet and has the funnest personality. We LOVE you baby Aves!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!

This year was a blast! With Avery being almost two, she was actually able to participate and we loved it! We had our ward trunk or treat on Halloween night so it was perfect. Thursday night, Erik and I carved our pumpkins and watched a movie. I don't think Aves is quiet ready for that yet but next year for sure! Avery was a ballerina and boy was she cute! Of course I made the tutu and it was just too easy and cheap to do. I'm loving that she can't pick right now because then it doesn't cost us a ton. She was so cute! She went to all the trunks and said, "trick or treat!" in the cutest little voice. It was so fun to watch her and she definitely loved the candy!

One cute girl and an annoyed mom!

My camera drives me crazy! Avery has now begun to actually pose and smile for the camera but my dang flash takes so long, it hurts her eyes and I can't get a shot with her eyes open. This is all I can get. If I turn off the flash, everything is blurry. Ugh! I'm sure there are settings to change, but I don't have the manual and I am so annoyed! She is the cutest girl, and I just can't get any good shots due that dang flash. However among all that, Avery has become Avery Divinci. We got her a little paint set. Of course it only paints on that specific paper but she loves it. It was an accident though. I meant to get her the markers but she did great! Markers next, the clear ones of course!

Terrible twos. Terrible for her or me?

Little miss Avery is embarking upon her second birthday and with that new adventure, there have been many changes, and I wish I could say those changes are for the better but unfortunately she has developed a rotten streak! Now in her defense, she is late at teething and is now at this very moment getting all four eye teeth. So, I am crossing my fingers and hoping that will explain her sudden need to be rotten. She has always been a whiner but now the whining has increased ten fold. Her tantrums occur on an hourly basis and her nap and bed time are a constant battle. Her continuous crying has caused my brain to want to hemorrhage!! She hates poop in her diaper and takes it upon her self to try and get it out. She has an interest in the potty but only after she has already gone. She comes up to me, says "potty," but I quickly discover she has already went. I put her on the potty, she just sits there forever then has a complete come apart when I take her off. I loath the kicking that occurs with every tantrum! I have found myself sticking her in time out so often and just plain old being frustrated with her that I can hardly enjoy any time with her and that makes me sad. Please don't tell me three is worse cause I have heard that more times than I think I can handle right now. She is testing my patience so regularly that I'm starting to believe I no longer have any. Any words of wisdom will help. Please just tell me this is a phase, and that I haven't lost my once sweet girl to the dark side!

The morely wed game!

Over the weekend, Erik and I were invited to a friends house to play the morely wed game. Similar to the newly wed game but designed for those who have been married for awhile. We thought this army of two could deplete the enemies with our intense knowledge of one another. Unfortunately, we were taken down by the opposition and have discovered our tactics to be weak. We are now re vamping our army of two and building a stronger militia. Next time, we will go down with victory! Thanks lovely hosts!! We had a blast!

Pumpkin patch and fall fun!

A few days ago, we ventured out to a pumpkin patch and loved every minute of it! Avery was of course thrilled to be surrounded by "punki's." It was so perfect for her. It had little rides and fun things conducive to toddlers. We will definitely go again next year! My favorite things in life is this cooler weather and spending time with my family!

"daddy" And for the love of pumpkins!

When we wake up in the morning and I get Avery out of her crib, she immediately says, "daddy?" And, throughout the day, daddy is constantly on her thoughts. If he even goes out side to mow the lawn, she stands at the glass sliding door and whines. I must say, I love that she loves him so much but I hate having to explain, that daddy is either at school or work. It just makes her even more frazzled. Take a look at her in action!


Avery has a love for pumpkins. She carries this one all over the house because it lights up and makes noise. She calls them punki's!! This girl couldn't get any cuter!!