Update

So I finally updated my blog. I am up to date on everything. Its sad because this year I really only made 1 New years Resolution. It was to be more organized with my pictures. I haven't even thought about any update until now January 20th. Maybe Ill just start over in February with the goal thing. This year should be a pretty great one. Already so much is changing. We just found out today we are moving. I know the we are moving AGAIN. We have moved 5 times in Less then 4 years. I guess we like change. Anyways, we are moving and need to be out of this place by the 1st of February. So the next 2 weeks are going to be crazy. Also, Garrett is changing up his job. He is just going to work from home now. Hopefully we wont kill each other. Come February (my favorite month of year) everything should slow down, and we are just getting use to our new routine.

An update for Wes, this week he is learning to copy me. I put my hands above my head and so "SO BIG" then he does it. He doesn't talk but he does the actions. Here is my little boy:

Oh one more thing. all the videos of Wes are on HERE This is where I just send all my videos for now so I can keep track of them all. Enjoy.

Baby Showers

This month so far has been the month for baby showers. Jolynn, Annie and myself threw one for our friend Emily at the beginning of the month, and then we had a surprise one for Shea last week.

Take a look at the adorable Elephants. I going to brag a bit and tell you that I made those cute things out of diapers, and socks. So sticking cute huh.

CHRISTMAS 

This year for Christmas we mixed it u p a bit. My mom came out to Utah. It just kinda worked out that all the siblings couldn't get together at the same time so I my mom decided to just come up to Utah and spend it with us. We were so excited. This was the first time ever, that I have just stayed put and didn't travel anywhere. I did miss my siblings so much and wished we could be all together though.
When my mom got up here I wanted to do all the Christmas activities Utah has to offer. We went and saw the Temple lights, We drove through Thanksgiving point at their light show, we went up to Park city to the outlets, and had a fun time being lazy in our pj's and eating a ton of food.

Christmas Eve night we spent it with Kaycee and Tyler and their extended family on the Allred side. This was great because it was so fun to see all the little ones acting out the nativity scene, we got to hang out with family, and eat a huge traditional Christmas Dinner.

December Update
 
The month of December, we did a lot of fun things, and Wes did a lot of firsts. To begin, I could spike Wesley's hair now. This is fun because now I have to do his hair in the morning. He also can sit in a shopping cart all by himself. That was huge. Now I don't have to lug around the car seat all day. Huge milestone for me. He also really discovered the TV. He will just look up at it and watch it forever. He now can pull himself up so he is standing. When Mickey Mouse Clubhouse is on he will start to dance. So cute. Maybe he will busting gout the windmill sooner then we all think. :) Its pretty cute until I realise how close he is to that TV and try to get him off. Another funny time, I walked in to get Wes from a nap and found him standing. I was so scared when I opened the door. He was happy but then he started to cry because I ran out to grab my camera.
We also did a lot of Christmas activities. We went to a fun gingerbread house contest with our play group. We went to a live Nativity Scene. This was amazing! You will see form the pictures Garrett is next to a goat, and I tried to take a picture of the camels. It was the coolest thing. I have never seen a real camel before. They are gigantic. Wes saw snow for the first time. It was so cute, he always tries to grab it. Lastly, the month of December I was obsessed with making homemade oreos with candy cane. i made like hundred different batches.

Family Pictures

Here are some of our Family pictures we took back in November. I haven't posted them because I was using it for our Christmas card this year. Kimber did yet another amazing job. Thank you again. This is Wesley at 6 months old.

Thanksgiving

I feel so bad that I haven't posted my Thanksgiving pictures yet. I have so much to be grateful for and feel so blessed this year.

We went down to California and spent it with Garrett's family. We also had Scott and McCall come up and spend it with us too. Garrett's mom was so happy to have more people coming to her Thanksgiving and invited them in with open arms.

I didn't take a ton a pictures but this is what I have come up with

Things That I am Grateful for:

1. I am so Thankful for family this year. I love my little family. For Garrett who always works above and beyond everyday so I can stay home with Wes. I couldn't of asked for a better husband, best friend and dad for Wesley.
2. For Wesley. I'm grateful for Wesley and for the joy that he is. Always full of smiles, and his happy personality. I can't even imagine our life without him.
3.  Grateful for my siblings. I have really learned a lot about the importance and power of sibling relationships. I love my brothers and sisters so much and couldn't have gotten through his year without them.
5. Good Friends
4. The Gospel. The huge role it plays in my life and how truly happy it makes me feel.

Arizona

I was down in AZ for a couple weeks this month. We had a lot of things to celebrate so we all made a trip out of it. Jenna flew from NY, McCall drove over to Cali, I flew from Utah and Jaime lives there. All the family was together, minus a couple husbands. We had so much fun being together and watching all our kids get to know each other and play. It was so fun being around so much family.

A highlight from all the pictures above was going to Schnepf Farms. We basically had the entire park to our selves. It was so fun. Also, Davis and Jackson playing with Barbies. Jenna kept correcting Davis from playing barbies to playing people. It was so funny. Also, we celebrated my moms birthday. We took her out to Cheesecake, and treated her to a massage.

 

Wesley loved his uncle Brad.

Of course the main event, Abbie's Baptism. She was beautiful! I can't believe she is eight. Then, the day Jenna and I left Jaime had their little girl, Penny. I was so bummed I missed it. can't wait to meet her!

(I of course didn't take a lot of pictures, so thank you Jenna and McCall. I stole most of these from you guys.)

 I met up with Carli, Stuart and Morgan for lunch one day at Rosa's. Here are all our babies. So crazy, we all have known each other since Elementary School. Now we all have little babies. I'm sad because I saw so many of my friends this trip and didn't even take a pic. Maybe next time.

 Wesley's first time swinging. I think he liked it...

 He met his Great Grandma and Grandpa Randall for the first time. Sorry not the best pic. :(

I can't forget about this little girlie. Gwen turned 1 while in AZ.

Cyber Monday



It is that time of year again - Cyber Monday.  As you all know Garrett
has a Cyber Monday website.


I wanted to reach out and ask you if you have a blog or website to add
a banner that he has created for Cyber Monday?


I would really appreciate it.  All you need to do is follow the below
link, then copy the code under the banner you want to put on your
website and paste it on your blog or website.


http://www.bestcybermondaysales.com/promote-cyber-monday


Cyber Monday

Halloween Weekend Wrap up

 On Friday We went to the famous Zagg Halloween party. OK, so clearly we are the Spartan Cheerleaders from SNL right? (If you have read this last sentence and not understand what we are please go look it up) The reason I say that is a lot of people just thought we were random cheerleaders. I felt so old...
The best part is they had a costume contest, and guess who won? My little monster. He won that gigantic horse. I have no idea where to put it in my house but I was so proud.

 

 Then came Halloween Day. I have been dreading this day. I signed up for a 1/2 Marathon when I was ready to get back into shape after having Wes back in August. I have been training but didn't know if I really wanted to run it. Well, with some motivation from friends and family I did it. I can finally cross this goal off my list. Pretty sure I never want to do a Marathon again.

Then on Halloween we had a little get together with some friends. This is the only picture from that night. What a cute couple huh?

We had a great Halloween. I hope you all did as well. Now its off to AZ for a couple weeks.

Happy Halloween

Garrett's Birthday

We celebrated his birthday in Vegas. We went to dinner to, of course a Mexican Restaurant. Then we walked the strip and ended our night with a late showing of  La Reve. Happy Birthday Babe, I love you so much.

New York

These pictures are just from a couple days. We always forgot to take pictures when we were doing something cool. We tried to do everything, even with 2 strollers, subways, and a pregnant sister. I think we almost did. Here is what we did; We went on the double Decker bus, Ground Zero, went to the Broadway, In The Heights, ate yummy food everywhere, went to the Statue of Liberty, Town Square, Little Italy, did lots of shopping, and Central park. I had a blast. Thanks Jenna for letting me hang out with you for a week. I can't wait to come back!!

Wesley 5 Months

Happy Birthday Garrett

A Tribute:

You are the most amazing person I know. Thank you for picking me and making these past 3 1/2 years the best years ever.  Thank you for being such an incredible Dad to Wes. I love your funny jokes, your constant singing, all your dance moves, your love for the gospel, how you have made me a better person, and your respect for all your family. I love everything about you!! Happy Birthday Love

I am spending time in New York with this handsome kid.