SANDERS FAMILY

WOW.. Has it really been this long!!

2010-03-13T20:19:00.000-08:00

I KNOW I KNOW...... IVE BEEN TERRIBLE AT BLOGGING!!

I'm so behind that I didn't know where to pick up. So, I guess I'll just start over after this post that is. I had to blog about this trip w my sister.

A little get away to cali to spend time w my sister. I needed a little vacation and I don't get to see Tamlyn as much as I would like to. The past 15 years we have been the best of friends and that's alot to say after years of growing up and hating each other. Actually she hated me. I was the annoying little sister until she realized I was actually pretty cool. Ha ha..

This was right before Tamlyn had her baby and we toured all around San Francisco in our Go cars, went to Alcatraz, the Jelly Belly Factory and many other places. Thanks sister for a much needed trip.

I love you!

This was the best part of the whole trip. We toured around in this little cart. 4 hours in this thing on the streets was brutle and Tamlyn was 9 months pregnant. I was a little worried we would be delivering little Jake before our tour was over. Bumpy bumpy roads, not to comfy but oh did we look good. ha ha. People would honk at us, wave and give us the thumbs up. I know it was that they thought we looked so cool...................... or was it????? What ever it was, we had a blast and a good laugh at ourselves.

Jaylee's 1 yrs pics

2009-08-09T20:17:00.001-07:00

MY LITTLE GIRL IS ONE!!!

I'm a little late on getting her pictures taken but better late than never right!

She is 13 1/2 mo old and just getting cuter and cuter everyday.

Here's ALOT of pics.

SORRY, but there are way to many to choose from.

MY MASTERPIECE!!

I thought since her last cake didn't turn out how I wanted it I would make another one the way I wanted it. I thought it was going to be easy but dealing w fondant was SO HARD.

4 hours later this is what I came up with.

Summer Fun!!

2009-07-31T20:35:00.000-07:00

Loving Summer Time In Sunny St. George

It's so HOT down here that we spend ALOT of time at the pool.

Jaylee absolutely LOVES the water and can't get enough of it.

ROBISON FAMILY REUNION IN GOOD OL FILLMORE!!

We all were supposed to wear name tags and these

GREEN BANDANAS.

Ha ha Yeah right!!

It was pretty good that they got everyone to at least put them around their wrists except the kids were better sports.

Brex, Ariana, Brock and Jaylee.

They all have so much fun together. Jaylee spends alot of time w Brock and Brex and she LOVES them so much.

Aunt Tamlyn flew in for the BIG REUNION.

She is 6 mo pregnant and looks great.

We also had her baby shower this same day.

Me and my hubby. Sporting the green bandanas.

SISTERS.. We look nothing alike right!

THE WHOLE STARLEY CLAN..

A definite kodak moment.

This NEVER HAPPENS that we are all together at the same time. It was great to be w everyone and I know my mom LOVED having all of us home for once.

FAMILY BONDING and RIDING DOWN ON THE FARM.

My little nephews are such little STUDS..

LINDSEY AND TJ!!

You would never know she is 6 mo pregnant.

They are having a little girl and are thinking about naming her Treo.

How nice is that.

Tamlyn and I..

Love you sis!!

FAMILY TIME IN S.L.C and Park City.

We took a trip up North for a wedding and decided to make a weeks vacation out of it.

Visiting family, Out w Girlfriends, Swimming at Cottonwood Heights and then up to Mt. Side Marriot in Park City to stay for 3 days.

We had a blast and enjoyed seeing everyone.

Soaking wet but didnt care, she was having to much fun.

Do you think these are to big?

Just a little huh!!

LOVING HER DADDY!

Nolan is such an amazing Dad.

He LOVES his little girl and I have definitley become his 2nd favorite girl.

Jenny and Brock and her cute kids came up and spent the day w us.

Brock had just run the Marathon, could barley walk but was still a good sport and tried to have a good time.

Thanks guys for coming up. We love you!

Jaylee thinks she OWNS the remote..

She freaks out if you try to take it from her.

SPOILED ROTTEN.

THE RIDE HOME. She stay pretty entertained w her books.

SHES SOOOO INTO IT TO.

LOVE THIS GIRL.

JAYLEE'S FIRST BIRTHDAY!!

2009-06-21T20:46:00.000-07:00

WHERE DOES THE TIME GO!!

Few weeks old

ONE YEAR OLD..

DECORATIONS, CAKE, BALLOONS + WIND=

MOM IN TEARS :(

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JAYLEE!

We had Jaylee's first birthday on Saturday and the Wind decided to take over. I have been planning this party for about 2 mo now and had so many cute decorations, ideas of what I wanted it to look like and had the cake picked out to be made and all..

What could be worse than wind???? Nothing.

It ruined all that I had planned.

Couldn't set up decorations...........

Pizza, table cloths, paper lanterns, bowls, plates and more all blew away.........

CAKE TIPPED OVER............... thats when I lost it.

Yep, Mom in tears and Jaylee still just loving life. I think the party was more for me than her but I think all us moms do that. (At least I hope I'm not the only one)

Kinda funny now, but oh was I mad. Jaylee enjoyed her birthday and I can't thank everyone in our family enough for coming and supporting Jaylee. Even though I thought it was ruined, we still had a blast.

HOME-MADE SUGAR COOKIES.

HER CAKE RIGHT WHEN IT FELL OVER.

EVEN WORSE!! IT WAS CUTE I PROMISE

ALL THE BALLOONS THAT I COULDN'T PUT WHERE I WANTED THEM CUZ THEY WERE JUST BLOWING AWAY!

HER SMASH CAKE THAT WAS BACKWARDS.

SERIOUSLY...

HOW THE LADY DECORATING IT DIDN'T NOTICE I DON'T KNOW.

JAYLEE'S EXCITED FACE. SHE LOVED ALL HER PRESENTS, ESPECIALLY THIS ONE FROM UNCLE TJ AND AUNT LINDSEY!!!

OH WOW!! AS JAYLEE SAYS.. SHE LOVED THIS ONE TO.

SO MUCH EXCITEMENT!

AND NOW TIME FOR HER TO DELV IN TO HER CAKE.

FIRST TASTE........... QUITE LIKED IT!!

UMMMMM!!! I REALLY LIKE IT

OH YEAH........ THIS IS SOOOOOO GOOD!!

NOW WHAT DO I DO?

OK GUYS....... I THINK I'M DONE NOW.

PIN THE NOSE ON THE CLOWN. THE KIDS LOVED IT!

THIS BIB WAS FOR JAYLEE BUT SHE DIDN'T NEED IT AS MUCH AS UNCLE TJ DID!

AUNT TAMLYN HAD IT SPECIALLY MADE FOR HER.

After all the partying was over we spent time w Nolans family and went swimming. It was a perfect day for Father's Day and we had so much fun.

Thanks everyone for a great weekend.

Giada, Jaylee and Nixon..

Totally matching. If they weren't cousins, we'd let them date. Instead, we just dress them alike.

Jaylee pulling some weird face and Nixon stuffing his face.

Me and my BIG 1 yr old in her birthday swimsuit.

POPSICLES EVERYONE????

Nixon was definitely enjoying his. I think he ate 10 of them.

Isn't this the right end?? Ummm. Tastes so good.

Cute Little Leah. Always so sweet and innocent.

Me and Jaylee w her Aunt Jennie and boys. Isn't Jennie a HOT LITTLE MAMMA!

THE SANDERS CLAN

minus

the guys who went golfing for Fathers Day!!

Jaylee has an obsession w putting her fingers in my mouth. For some reason she loves it.

And after all that, she was tuckered right out. Slept for 3 hours.

I am so blessed to have such a sweet little girl. I can't believe how fast she has grown up. I LOVE being her mom and hope I can only be the best mom to her and raise her the right way.

I love you Jaylee Joy!!

Girls Weekend In Minnesota!!

2009-06-16T21:12:00.000-07:00

Nothing like a girls weekend and a little "Time Away". We all need it and I think I was due for this trip. I was so scared to leave Jaylee for the first time. I think I thought she was gonna die w out me but then I realized it was me that might die w out her.

Weird I know.. BUT......Both her and I somehow survived and I enjoyed being w my girlies for a few days.

Jalene, Slow Mo (Debra Galindo), and I left on Thursday to go and see our friend Deb in Minnesota. Deb got us a great hotel room downtown and here are a few pics of the things we did.

We went on a walk that was so Beautiful. I dont think I've ever "Enjoyed" a walk as much as this one. Thanks Deb for the tour.

A boat ride on the Mississippi River.

Went out to lunch at some cute little place on the street.

A great view and great food to.

MALL OF AMERICA BABY!!!

This is when we first got there ready to shop and SHOP WE DID...

11 HOURS LATER!!!

We got there when it opened and didn't leave until they full on shut the doors on us. We were still shoping when they pulled the door down waiting for us to leave. We had a blast.

Hell's Kitchten.. I was so excited to go here after watching a few shows w "Chef Ramsey" He makes you think this food is to die for.. UM....... Not so much.. I wouldn't recommend it but it was the company that was a hit!

AND THIS IS WHAT I CAME HOME TO...

AHHHHH my happy little girl.

I can't believe how much I missed her. She was so excited to see me to. I loved it.

Of course I missed my sweet husband to but theres something about coming home to your little girl. Food on her face and all!

Happy Easter and The Past 4 Months

2009-04-16T14:19:00.001-07:00

I KNOW I KNOW........I've been HORRIBLE at this blogging stuff.

We are alive and well. Time has flown by and we are definitely ready for summer. Jaylee just turned 10 months old and is getting so big and a BIG personality to. She is the joy in my life along w my sweet husband of course. Here are a FEW ok ALOT of pics to make up for the past 4 months of not posting.

HOPE YOU ALL HAD A HAPPY EASTER!

MY LITTLE EASTER BUNNY!!!!

She loves looking out the window.

Easter Sunday and her Easter Basket. She is a total poser.

She recently learned how to share. Well see how long that lasts.

FAMILY PICS W THE SANDERS FAMILY!

All the inlaws.

MY BESTEST FRIENDS IN THE WHOLE WORLD..

THE GIRLS: Marcae Rosenvall, Gina Fritzche, Kenz Boyce, Teresa Nielsen, Jalene Bastian, Me, and Debra Wing not pictured but was well missed.

My girlfriends and I have been so good about getting together once a month or once every 2 months for a girls night out or a sleepover. We LOVE our sleepovers and can't get enough of each other. Jalene and I usually have to make the trip to SLC to see everyone but everyone FINALLY came down to see us and stayed at my house for the weekend.

PEDICURES, FOOD, and TALKING ALL NIGHT LONG IS ALL WE NEEDED.

I am so thankful for the friendship that we all have. I don't know what I would do w out these girls. We are so lucky to have each other. I love you girls. Thanks so much for coming down.

Gotta love relaxing and getting pedicures.

We somehow all wore matching clothes so of course it called for a photo shoot. I brought my tripod and set up shop. If only I could be a better photographer. Someday.

This guy jumped in our pic. What a lucky man.. And we are all so pretty to.

SUCH HOTTIES!!

MY LITTLE ANGEL.

The past 4 months she has grown up so much. Just a few little updates.

She loves sitting in front of the mirror and laughs at herself.

After eating her first cookie ever. Those little puppy dogs eyes melt me.

LOVES RIPPING TISSUE APART.

I turned around for 10 sec. and she had made a huge mess. So cute though.

Her new favorite cookies.. At 9 mo the Dr. said go ahead and give her the foods you eat. HA HA.. I'm such a chicken and freak out thinking she's gonna choke. BUT I've given her little things every day and realized she really can do it.

COOKIES ARE HER FAVORITE.

Being the good mom I am (I'd like to think that), I have totally taught her how to say her prayers, fold her arms and close her eyes. HA HA!!

BATHING IN THE SINK????

I threw my back completely out. I was down for almost a month. I couldn't pick up Jaylee at all the first few weeks and then couldn't bend over. If I had to bathe her it had to be in the sink. She really quite liked it.

She does this facial expression all the time. Squishes up her nose and blows really hard over and over. It keeps us laughing.

BEING SICK!!! YUCK

She has been sick 3 times in the past 4 mo. NOT FUN.. She is such a little sweetheart though and you cant help but pamper her. She just wanted to lay down w her blanky and watch little einsteins and relax and thats what she got.

AHHHHH!!!!!

Shes learned to take her bows off and it drives me crazy!! Everyone warned me and yep, she does it too.

The remote is her all time favorite toy along w wripping her bows off.

MERRY CHRISTMAS.. a little late

2009-01-03T21:30:00.000-08:00

JAYLEE'S FIRST TIME W SANTA AND MRS. CLAUSE!!

We went to a little shindig where Santa and Mrs. Clause read stories to the kids and they made snowmen w marshmellows and took pictures w Santa. They were perfect.

Jaylee did great and didn't even cry. She LOVED santa.. We'll see how she does next year.

HER FIRST TIME IN THE SNOW.

We went up to SLC for Christmas w Nolans family. Of course it was freezing and thats the one thing we don't miss about living up there.. We bundled Jaylee up and she quite liked the snow.

Momma and Jaylee!

Daddy and Jaylee.

CHRISTMAS DAY!

"Isn't anyone gonna help me over here"

This is Nixon, Jaylee's cousin. (Jennies little boy) They look like they could be twins. How crazy is that.

Opening presents! The paper was the best part.

Yummy! Pretty tasty

Our little family.

We hope you all had a merry christmas and a happy new year.

6 Month Appt..

2008-12-14T20:33:00.000-08:00

We had Jaylee's 6 mo appt the other day and this is how we started the day... HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY, lots of energy and of course cute as can be. BUT that all ended after 4 LONG unexpected hours at the Dr's and then the hospital for a CAT SCAN.

GOOD NEWS: She weighs a big 14 lbs is 25 inches long but her head is 45 cm which is what wasn't good news. I always knew her head was a little bigger but I guess it's a problem now. Her soft spot isn't closing like it should either so he is concerned that there may be pressure on her brain (Possible Hydrochephalis) and if so she will need a shunt placed to relieve the pressure so that it doesn't cause any damage. Of course this wasn't the kind of news we wanted to hear but we are being positive and hoping everything will be ok. We got the x ray taken but now they want us to go see a specialist for further reviews and another opinion.

Waiting patiently for the Dr to come in. She was already getting tired and we had a few more hours to go.

This is her Dr. Dr. Clark. He is a great guy and I am really pleased w how well he takes care of Jaylee and also how personable he is.

Look at her poor eyes. She's getting so sleepy.

Now time for her shots. These nurses are the sweetest girls and they always feel bad they have to do this to her. I felt bad taking a picture cuz yes, I should be holding her hands but she is so dang cute afterward. She only cries for a sec and then wimpers w her bottom lip out saying... "OUCH THAT KINDA HURT MOM"

Is this not the most sad face you've ever seen????

Getting ready for the cat scan. (I hope thats how you spell it). I was kinda mad at the guy taking it cuz he kept saying after smashing her head even more inbetween these pads w tape that "I NEEDED TO MAKE HER HOLD MORE STILL" HELLO... she is 6 mo old like that is possible when she is in a giant machine and scared to death. I don't think he was to happy that I took a picture either.

AND THIS IS HOW SHE FELT ABOUT THE WHOLE DAY!!!

(SO WHAT IF MY HEAD IS BIG..... I'M STILL SO DARN CUTE!)

I was laughing so hard when I downloaded this picture and realized she was flipping the bird. I was just wanting to get her droopy eyes and she wanted to show me how she really felt. She had missed 2 naps and was telling me "I've had enough mom, take me home so I can get some sleep already"

She's starting the Starley hello already. Oh boy!!

(For those of you who don't know my family well, this is how everyone says hi. You get the bird, not a friendly wave.)

Mommy and Daddy's Girl!

2008-12-07T21:05:00.000-08:00

Me and my little girl. Isn't she the cutest little thing ever. Already 5 1/2 mo old. Where does the time go??? I have been so bad about posting so here are a few updates of Jaylee. We are loving every min w her. She is so much fun now and getting such a little personality.

I walked into the room and this is what I saw. Nolan being the great daddy he is, playing w jaylee. He said he wanted to see what all the excitement was so he joined her under the play gym. I think he liked it more than jaylee.

Always giving her shoulder rides. I'm not to sure about it but I guess you gotta trust em right. She does for some reason.

UMMMMM these toes are soooo TASTY.. Her favorite thing now is to hold on to her feet and put them in her mouth. SO FLEXIBLE.. If she takes after her mom, that wont last long.

Her morning cartoons in the bumboo. She just stares at the TV. She doesn't get much TV time so she takes advantage when she gets it. EXCEPT, nolan thinks she LOVES football and thinks football needs to be on constantly for her. HMMM, I dont think so.

AGAIN...... just enjoying her feet. So content.

Halloween 2008

2008-11-07T22:53:00.000-08:00

Jaylee's first halloween.. OUR LITTLE BUMBLE BEE.. 4 1/2 mo old.

This year for Halloween we went over to Shane and Jodi's (My brothers house) in Hurricane to go trick or treating w Brock and Brex. Jaylee lasted about an hour and then was out cold in her stroller. Brock and Brex had a blast though.

Why this picture is upsidedown, I don't know and I can't fix it but I think its the cutest picture of her and of course her little hands are together.

Yes people, I had a hair crisis. I went completely dark about a month ago and hated it so i'm slowly going back. Thanks to my brother Shane telling me I looked terrible w dark hair and 4o yrs old, I tried to go back blonde a little to soon and my hair feels so fried. So, I'm stuck being dirty blonde for awhile. BROTHERS.....

Gotta love the family photo shoot.

Nolan just loving his little girl.

Slowly falling over.

These are my little nephews Brock and Brex and my sister in law Jodi. She was a good sport and dressed up. I think Marcae and I dressed up one to many times even when it wasn't Halloween so I wasn't up to it this year.

My brother Shane and his boys.

This is a Mask that makes Brock and Brex cry and FREAK OUT.. Shane told me to get the camera ready and get Brocks reaction. SO......... Here it is...

Poor Kid.. he about wet his pants he was so scared.

Shane trying to apologize. Brock wasn't up to talking right then. He was a little upset w his Daddy.

Happy Halloween Right!!!

JAYLEE 4 mo old and getting so big.

2008-10-28T21:03:00.000-07:00

HOW DOES TIME GO BY SO FAST????

I know everyone always says enjoy every min cuz it goes by so fast and it really does. I can't believe she is already 4 + mo old. It seems like the past 2 weeks she has grown so much and she is doing so much. TODAY she rolled over for the first time. I was worried she was behind but she was just taking her own sweet time. These are a few things she has done in the past 2 weeks.

She is holding her own bottle now.

She for some reason holds her hands like she is praying all the time. It is so cute.

She LOVES her bath time and can't get enough of it.

She sits up in her bumbo all by herself w out a bobble head. Finally strong enough to hold her own head up.

She loves watching cartoons and giggles now. Her first giggles/laugh was last friday.

She gets so excited under her play gym and is grabbing and gripping things so hard now.

Her first sleep over w Kenyon Fritzsche. Gina's little boy. He's already all over her. Leg, arm and all. Isn't he the cutest little thing ever.

She is saying her prayers already. What a little angel.

I love my little girl so much and love being a mom. It has changed my life more than ever and I am loving every little moment w her.

HARVEST 5K IN MEMORY OF KATE ROSENVALL

2008-10-03T20:34:00.000-07:00

My Best Friend Marcae put together a 5K Walk/Run and Harvest Fest in Fillmore in memory of her daughter Kate Rosenvall. "Kater Bugs" Kate was born on July 15th 2006 and returned home on March 25th 2008 w her heavenly father. Kate touched many lives while she was here for a short time and was such a special little girl. Marcae and Bryan spent most of their time at Primary Childrens hospital where Kate spent many months of her life. You never once heard Marcae complain as she found the best out of all the hardships they had to go through. What amazing parents Kate was blessed to be with while here on this earth. They truly loved Kate and I know Kate knew how much they loved her. Kate fought until she couldn't fight anymore and is now watching over her loving parents and sister while she is now free from all the hospitial machines, poking and prauding and pain. She is a perfect little angle and we all love and miss her so much. Marcae and Bryan have been through so much but they somehow find the best out of everything and keep moving forward. All the money that was made from the Harvest 5k/Apple fest was donated to Primary childrens hospital in Kates name. It was held in my home town "Fillmore Utah" and there was an amazing turn out. Thanks Marcae and Bryan for putting this together and for all the hard work and time you put into it. It was so much fun.

This is where it all began. The starting line up fillmore canyon.

Teresa Nielsen and I up bright and early ready to start the 5k up fillmore canyon.

Cute little Jaylee was so excited to run it w us and the smile shows it. She loves being outside and in the jogging stroller.

The Nielsen girls. We are just missing Martha. I used to practically live at the Nielsens house. Good to see you girls.

Jen, Cheryl Ocamb and Jill Larsen.

Taunie Stott, Lisa Beckstrand, Brady Robinson and ME!! Haven't seen these girls forever. It was so good to see you all again.

We all made it. This was after the race at the finish line at the Barn.

Marcae, Teresa and I.

My uncle jeff getting the apples ready. He was having a blast. There was a dinner that night along w a band, dancing and apple pressing. Everyone had a great time.

Teresa and I went up to the cemetary to visit Kates grave site. It was placed a few weeks ago and I know Marcae was so excited to get this put in. She always has it looking so nice for little Kate. She is actually buried right by my dad. It was good for me to go up there. Marcae it turned out perfect.

Jaylee just laying there enjoying Fillmores Fresh air while at the cemetary.

Trying to look all country and stuff:)

Just me and my hubby. He really was not excited to take this picture at all. Thanks though sweetie for supporting me and coming to fillmore for all the activities. Youre the best hubby ever.

Jaylee's Blessing Day!!

2008-09-11T21:05:00.000-07:00

JAYLEE'S BLESSING WAS AMAZING.

We blessed Jaylee on Sunday and Nolan gave the most amazing blessing ever. I was so impressed w him and it was quite emotional. I was so scared that Jaylee was going to cry through the whole thing but she didn't make a peep. Nolans whole family came down for the weekend and it was great to spend time w them since we dont get to see them that much. After the blesssing we went to my brother Shane's house in Hurricane. It was so much fun to be w family and friends. Marcae and Bryan drove from SLC as well and we had alot of other friends that supported us as well. Thank you family and friends for being there on this special day. We love you all so much.

OUR LITTLE PRINCESS IN HER BLESSING DRESS!!

Auntie Lindsey made this bracelet for her. Thanks Lindz.

Me and my little princess.

My sister in Law Lindsey feeding Jaylee and giving me a break so I could try to eat. Doesn't she look like a natural.

My two bestest friends, Jalene and Marcae were there. I love you guys. Thank you so much for always being there for me.

Bryan and Mia. Isn't Mia a spitting image of Bryan. Thanks Bryan for being the supportive husband and coming down. Jaylee loves seeing her best friend Mia.

Jalene is officially engaged and is practicing for when she is going to have a little one. SOON.. right Jalene??????

Just admiring our little miracle.

Me and Lindsey. Shes a hottie isn't she.

I was going to post a few other pics of us doing our modeling poses but I'll save those for later. I thought this one was more appropriate.

Family, Friends & FUN...

2008-08-27T21:54:00.000-07:00

I've been so bad about keeping up on this blogging stuff. Im going to try to do better. The summer is almost gone but I've been able to spend time w my new little girl and of course family and friends. I don't know what I would do without them and I now don't know what I would do without my little girl. She has been so much fun and I LOVE being a mom.

The past 3 weeks Jaylee has really started smiling alot and she really recognizes us and her surroundings.

SHE'S GETTING SO BIG ALREADY.

We took her in for her 2 mo check last week and she weighs a woppin 9 lbs and is 22 inches long. Long and skinny. She's doing great and even doing better at nights. She only gets up 1 to 2 times a night now but the day that I finally get to sleep clear through the night will a good night. It will definitely call for a celebration when that happens.

Just waking up in the morning. Shes a morning girl and is so happy when she wake up.

Just getting ready for her bath.

This was actually one of the first days she smiled. Morning of Aug 8th. Of course I captured it on camera. What a cutie huh!!!

FRIENDS!!!!

What would I do w out my friends?? I have the best friends and I can't tell you how lucky I am to have the friends I do.

These are my cute St. George Friends. Jalene Ellett, Regan Bastian, and Melanie Nielsen. An afternoon out to lunch w just the girls.

These are my bestest friends in the world.

Mackenzie (Johnson) Boyce, Gina (Quarnberg)Fritzsche, Marcae (Roper) Rosenvall, Teresa (Hinckley) Nielsen, and we are missing 2. Jalene Ellett and Deb Jordan weren't able to make this sleepover a few weeks ago, but are usually there. I brought Jaylee and she did great and loved hanging out w the girls. The 7 of us have made sure we get together at least once every month or two for a gathering and a sleepover. Our husbands wondered if it really was going to keep going the way we do w the whole sleep over thing and now they just deal w it. They think we might be to old for that but we'll be 80 yrs old and still having sleep overs. We stay up all hours of the night, eat LOTS of treats and talk about everything and anything. I know they will be there for me through anything and I love them to death. Thanks girls for being such great friends. I really dont know what I would do w out your friendships.

FUN W FAMILY!!

We were able to go to SLC and spend some time w Nolans family. These are pictures of his nieces and nephews. Aren't they the cutest little things. This is jennies little one Nixon. They actually look alot alike

Nixon, Jace, Leah, Bella and Jaylee. All cousins on Nolans side.

FUN W MY FAMILY IN SUNNY ST. GEORGE!

My sister Tamlyn was able to fly in to come and meet her favorite little niece. We of course had to spend time at the pool and get some sun.

My brother Shane and his 2 boys Brock and Brex. They are like little fish. They love the water.

All the girls laying out getting some sun.

My sisters and sister in laws.

Michele, Lindsey, Me, Jodi and Tamlyn.

The whole clan, even Shane and TJ decided to join us in the pool .

POKER NIGHT AFTER SWIMMING..

Gotta love to play poker. Of course Nolan was the dealer. He's the best. I actually won the first game. I've gotten to be pretty good:) I had a good teacher.

Does NOLAN LOOK SERIOUS OR WHAT.. Or just bored after 4 hours of playing poker.

(Don't worry Peep's that's not his drink. )

JAYLEE'S 1 MO. OLD PHOTOS

2008-08-11T11:33:00.000-07:00

My favorite picture of Jaylee. She looks so PERFECT.

My best friend Marcae made this tu-tu for Jaylee. Her and Mia have matching ones. It is adorable. Marcae and I used to like to dress alike for some reason when we were little so we thought we'd do the same for our little ones. Thanks Marcae we love it.

Gotta love those curls.

Nolan absolutley adores his little girl.

This was one of the times she peed right in my hand and all over me.

A lady in my ward "Debra Outz" does photography.. "Funny Face Photos" She took these pictures for us and did a great job I thought. It was hard trying to keep Jaylee asleep and trying to get her to cooperate for some of the poses, but we made it through after her peeing on Nolan and I 3 times. I think shes adorable but what parent doesn't think that of their own child. I just hope you all think so too.

A FEW OF JAYLEE'S FIRSTS!!!

2008-07-30T16:45:00.001-07:00

FIRST BATH AT HOME

She loves to have the water ran over her head then she's ready to get in her bathtub.

FIRST TIME TAKING A BINKI

She has been so good at taking whatever we put in her mouth. Breast feeding shes done great, binki she'll take if shes mad, and we just gave her a bottle 2 days ago and she took that too. Gotta love that they cooperate when you want them to.

FIRST TIME W PAINTED TOES NAILS.

FIRST TIME HANGING OUT W HER NEW BEST FRIEND MIA.

Marcae came down for a few days to spend some time w us. Marcae and I have been best friends since 5th grade and we love our get togethers. We always said we wanted to have little ones together so they can be best friends too. We stuck to our plan and here they are.

FIRST TIME IN THE BJORN!!! SHE LOVES IT.

FIRST FAMILY PICTURE!!

FIRST TIME AT THE PARK!

She loves to be outside. It calms her right down if she is fussy at all.

FIRST TIME AT THE POOL!

Its HOT HOT HOT down here in St.George and w out a pool we wouldnt survive.

She slept most of the time but was able to enjoy it for awhile.

Nolan is like a fish when it comes to being in the water.My nephews came over to swim w

Jaylee too and he loves to throw them around. He can't wait til Jaylee is old enough to play w

her like that.

She's starting early. Her and mom laying out in the sun. Don't worry she's all lubed up.

Doesn't she look so comfy though. She loved it and actually loved the water. What a trooper.

OUR NEWEST ADDITION

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OUR LIVES HAVE CHANGED FOREVER.. WE WELCOME OUR PRECIOUS LITTLE GIRL.

After 9 long months of pregnancy we finally have our little one here. She was born 19 days early. I had pre-eclampcia which is really high blood pressure, protein in my urine, risk for seizures and stroke and I had alot of swelling in my feet and hands. I normally have really bony feet and ankles so to see KANKLES was unusual. The only way to cure it is to have the baby. I wasn't complaining one bit. Pregnancy didn't treat me well the whole 9 mo. It was one thing after another. Complications from day one of being pregnant clear to the end. Everyone told me it would be worth it in the end. I went in Sat night June 14th at 7:00 pm and didnt have her until Sunday "Fathers Day June 15th " at 12:01 pm. It was a long process and pretty uncomfortable all night but when I looked at her for the first time all that pain and misery went away and it was all worth it. She is perfect and healthy. What more could you ask for.

HAPPY FATHERS DAY NOLAN. What a perfect day to have her.

PROUD PARENTS.. THE FIRST TIME I HELD MY LITTLE GIRL.

We were all worried about Nolan and if he would make it through the delivery. He has a really hard time w blood or anything. You talk about something grose and he'll be white as a ghost and about to pass out or he'll start dry heaving. I had to have my 2 sister in laws and one of my best friends Jalene in the room to help me just in case, but he did great and watched his little girl be delivered. HE EVEN CUT THE CORD. Great job sweetie.

HE ADORES HER

Nolan has been wanting a baby since the day we were married. He is so good w kids and I am so lucky to have such an amazing husband. I know he is going to be the best dad.

5 LBS 15 OZ. 19 INCES LONG

SOME OF OUR SUPPORT AT THE HOSPITAL!

Jalene and my sister- in- Law Jodi were 2 that were there for support during the delivery along w Lindsey. Shane and Jeremy (Jalenes lover boy) joined us after. My two little nephews couldn't wait to meet their new cousin. Notice them playing Dr. in the back ground. My delivery was so laid back. Dr. Chalmers was sitting back telling jokes letting the nurses do their thing while I was TRYING to push. There was one time I was right in the middle of pushing and he made me laugh so there went that chance to get her out. Everyone was impressed w how fun the delivery part was. I only pushed for a half hour. The hours before were very long though.

DOES NOLAN LOOK HAPPY TO BE A DADDY?

MY NEPHEWS AND NIECE- BROCK, BREX, AND ARIANA.

They all love to hold her and know not to touch the baby w dirty hands. Brock and Brex said, I better wash my hands so I can hold her. If you know who their mom is you'd understand. They know all about germs and being clean. Jodi your the best mom ever.

MY DR. (DR. ROBERT CHALMERS) I SERIOUSLY LOVE THIS GUY!

I found Dr. Chalmers by a referral when I HAD to get in on a friday because of serious pains. He was the only one open that friday. I was 5 1/2 weeks along and found cysts on my ovary. He was so personable and really cared about me as a patient. I wasn't just another number. He is new to ST. George, moved here from Alaska. I was so impressed w him that we just decided to stick w him. The only thing I will miss about being pregnant is being able to go and see him. (Sound a little weird??) He really is the best so I recommend that any of you who need a Doc, go and see him. HE'S THE BEST YOU'LL EVER FIND. Thanks Dr. Chalmers for being there for me through my pregnancy and taking care of me. Youre the greatest.

NOLAN LOOKS SO PEACEFUL W HIS NEW LITTLE GIRL!

ISN'T IT SUPPOSED TO BE THE ONE WHO HAD THE BABY LAYS IN THE BED??

Nolan was so exhausted. After 2 nights of no sleep he finally crawled in the bed w me. He wasn't a fan of the hard couch and recliner. I was up and at em. I showered and got ready for the day. I was a little....Ok, REALLY sore but felt so much better not being pregnant. I was ready to go home and so was Nolan. We asked if we could go home early and Dr. Chalmers agreed to let us go for good behavior :)

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OUR BEGINNING

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Well I guess it's time to start blogging since its the THING TO DO. I have no idea how to do all this but hopefully I'll get the hang of it.

Nolan and I have been married for a little over 2 years. We were set up on a blind date believe it or not. It was love at first sight and we spent everyday together from that day on. It was kind of a shocker for everyone that knew him because he had never had an OFFICIAL girlfriend. He was just a "PLAYER" I guess you could say or just not interested in being committed to one inparticular girl so just played the field. So, I basically won his heart as he did mine. We were married a year later in the Salt Lake Temple. It was an amazing day and I married an amazing guy. I think I got pretty lucky and knew that I couldn't let this one go. He treats me like a princess and even puts up w me which I'm sure is rough at times. He is my best friend in the world and we are definitely very happy together.

OUR HONEYMOON!!!

We went on a Eastern Caribbean Cruise for our honeymoon before we had to start "REAL LIFE" together. We had to go to Cinnamon Bay where my other boyfriend "Kenny Chesney" loves to spend most of his time. It was beautiful.

BINGO ANYONE??? ONLY 10.00 A CARD!!!

Who wins bingo anyway??? I never win anything and definitely NOT bingo on a cruise ship w how many people??? Nolan begged me to let him buy 2 bingo cards. I thought it was rediculous but said whatever. The numbers are being called and we kept getting closer and closer and when they called out the last number, we both jumped up and yelled BINGO... WE WON.. I couldn't believe it.

$750.00 later I wasn't complaining about the $20.00 to buy the card. What a perfect honeymoon gift.

WHAT'S BETTER THAN A GREAT TAN AND ICE CREAM???

There is nothing better than being able to lay out in the sun and then have all you can eat soft serve ICE CREAM and pizza. I'm not a fan of the pizza but could eat the soft serve ice cream all day long. WAIT..... I did. I love that stuff. The laying out part I think I went a little over board. I got heat stroke one of the days and passed out.. I was sprawled out on a table IN MY SWIMMING SUIT w people all around giving me salt water. Why I'm not sure but I somehow survived the moment that I really thought I was gonna die. BUT, my hubby helped me through it and I learned a good lesson. Drink more water if your gonna lay out for to long. I'm an idiot.