Abbey Road

St. Patrick's Day Abbeyism

2009-05-29T10:22:00.003-06:00

Here are some pictures of "Patrick the Leprechaun". Abbey made this mask at pre-school for her St. Patrick's day party and when she got into the car this was our conversation:

Abbey- Mom, we did everything green today and saw Patrick the leprechaun.

Me- Did you eat a green snack?

Abbey- Mom, we ate green muffins and drank green juice and we saw a leprechaun named Patrick. Mom, is my uncle Patrick a Leprechaun???

Me- No, but he kind of looks at acts like one!!

So from this day forward she believes her uncle Patrick is indeed a leprechaun............

Disney On Ice

2009-05-29T10:16:00.003-06:00

Jeff broke my camera and I forgot I had these pictures on my memory card... I am also happy to report that we got a new Nikon D60 SLR and for mother's day I got a small point and shoot CANON Elph 1200..... These are both AWESOME cameras. We also got a warranty on both since Jeff is going to use the expensive one.

Abbey & I went to Disney on Ice back in March. We rode TRAX from Sandy to the ESA and had a good time!!!!

North Carolina

2009-04-25T09:02:00.006-06:00

Abbey playing in Patick's backyard

Abbey kissing "her" babies the night before we left

Stevenson Kids

Abbey posing with the twins

Hey Yates, why is that Sadie is crying again?

What cute kids!!

A rare "friends" moment

The reason so far why Abbey is an only child!!

Thanks Patrck and Julie for letting us come and stay and play with the babies!! We had a great time and Abbey is now convinced she needs a new brother and sister!!!

Dying Eggs for Easter

2009-04-25T08:55:00.004-06:00

After breakfast on Saturday morning we dyed eggs with the kids. They both had a lot of fun and got along rather well!!! After we got cleaned up myself, Patrick and the 2 older kids headed off to do some errands. We went to Sears to buy a chain saw and also went to Home Depot and Lowe's and hung out while Patrick purchased his new fire pit, hence the chain saw to cut the wood in his back yard. We ate lunch at Panera's (one of my NC favorites) and headed back home. We spent some time playing outside and around 4 we got the kids ready to take a few pictures.

North Carolina

2009-04-25T08:29:00.007-06:00

Patrick, Abbey & Ethan on the back porch

Abbey, Ethan & Patrick in the hot tub

Sadie & Yates taking a nap

Yates & Patrick at Pullen Park

Abbey, Julie, Sadie & Ethan

Andrea and the babies

Abbey at Pullen Park

On Friday we slept in and Patrick made us a big breakfast. After we all got ready for the day we headed downtown to Pullen Park for the day. The kids played on the playground, went on a few rides (carousel, boats, train, etc). We took a walk around the pond and took some really neat pictures. We ate an early dinner at Q Doba (Patrick thinks this place is better than Cafe Rio, but I'm not buying it)... We headed for home and it started to rain pretty hard. That evening Julie and kids made Rice Krispy bird nests for Easter and they filled them with a peep and chocolate eggs and jelly beans. After Julie got the babies to bed she and I headed of to shop while Patrick sat in the hot tub with the kids....

North Carolina

2009-04-25T07:46:00.004-06:00

Marbles Museum

Abbey playing hockey

Giving Yates a bath

Singing on stage at Marbles

Abbey and I flew to North Carolina April 7- 12th. We had tons of fun once I got my luggage on day 2. The first day was spent playing and hugging/kissing babies. Julie, the 2 older kids and I left in the afternoon to pick up my luggage at the airport and we spent some time playing at a neat park at the airport that sat right next to the runway.... We played in the sand and watched the planes land and take off. After dinner on Wednesday Abbey helped Julie bathe both babies and get them ready for bed. She thought this was the coolest thing ever!!! Abbey and Ethan had a very hard time getting along most of the trip (they always wanted the same toy, baby etc and the exact same time)...

On Thursday we got up early and went to a children's museum in downtown Raleigh (Marbles) and we spent the entire day there and were the last one's out the door. We spent the morning playing in the interactive section where the kids got to pretend to be firemen, postal workers, play store & kitchen, pirate ship, etc. We ate lunch at a cool little cafe down the street and then we went back for more fun. The kids played in the balls, played hockey, raced cars and then at 3pm we headed to the IMAX theater to see Monsters vs. Aliens 3D. After the movie ended we headed back to the museum and played in the balls some more till they literally kicked us out. We headed home for dinner and the kids all went down pretty early.

Jeff's Birthday- March 10th

2009-04-18T14:43:00.003-06:00

Better late than never......

Since Jeff has been skiing/Snowboarding at Sundance all winter Abbey picked out a snowboarding cake for his birthday.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JEFF!!!! It was a low key day, a little skiing for Jeff and we had cake and ice cream. Jeff and I also went to see Slumdog Millionaire.....

Magic Kingdom- Epcot- Scroll Down Entire Page for more Disney Stuff

2009-03-21T10:35:00.005-06:00

Epcot- Test Track Car

Waiting in line for test track

After the long wait..... Tinkerbell

The Haunted Mansion

Abbey and Jasmine

We spent our final day in Orlando at the Magic Kingdom and before we went home we went a few rides at Epcot. Abbey got her dose of Aladdin carpet ride, Pirates of the Caribbean and when we got off the Aladdin ride Jasmine had appeared so Abbey got to meet her. We were able to ride Splash Mountain, Train Roller Coaster, Haunted Mansion & Small World. After lunch Jeff headed back to Epcot and Abbey and I stayed at Magic Kingdom. We rode, the teacups, winnie the pooh, dumbo and then ventured over to Toon Town to see Tinkerbell and her fairies, we had to wait 30 mins, but Abbey wanted to wait. We met back up with Jeff at Epcot and went on our favorite rides again and then headed for home. We had an awesome time in Orlando and we appreciate Kathie and Jamal for the hotel and food and we also appreciate Troy "32" for getting us into Disney!!! We can't wait to go back.

Lady and the Tramp

2009-03-21T10:12:00.004-06:00

Learning to eat Spaghetti

Wiping her mouth after each bite

Notice that some of her paint came off after she wiped so much

After we dropped Jeff off to go to trivia in downtown Orlando, Abbey and I headed to BJ's for dinner (I wish we had BJ's in Utah). Abbey wanted the kids Spaghetti & Meatballs and I got the buffalo chicken pizza. This place is my new favorite restaurant in Orlando. The waitress brought us our food and put a big napkin around Abbey's neck and while she was eating this was our conversation:

Abb- "Mom, since my face is painted like a dog and I'm eating spaghetti I feel like Lady and the tramp"

Me- "Really, if your lady where is the tramp?"

Abb- "mom, since my face is painted I'm lady and your face is not painted but you can be tramp"

She then proceeded to sing "This is the night, what a beautiful night,"

Which then got the people behind us cracking up and they even clapped when she finished singing. She politely thanked them and hid her head under the table

Universal Studios

2009-03-21T09:47:00.003-06:00

Giving Woody Woodpecker a kiss goodbye

Curious George & the Man in the yellow hat

My new Dalmatian- "ruff, ruff"

Seuss Landing

She was so excited for Seuss Land

On Wednesday we spent the day day at Universal Studios. We initially planned on only going to one park, but the ticket salesman told us we could get through the entire park in 3 hours so we bought the hopper pass for both sides. She was right, we got through Islands of Adventure by 1pm (that included several rides in Seuss land, hulk roller coaster, Spiderman). I think Abbey rode on the Cat in the Hat 6 times and she she laughed at the same things every time. While we were in Seuss Land I let Abbey get her face painted like a Dalmatian and every once in awhile she'd bark and then she would belly laugh. We ate lunch and then headed to the Hollywood side were we went on Shrek 4-D, Jimmy Neutron, ET, Woody Woodpecker roller coater, Jaws, the new Simpson's 3-D, etc. The lines were so short that we rode some rides multiple times. We also got to see quite a few characters, Spongebob, Shrek, donkey & Fiona, Curios George & the Yellow hat guy, Scooby Doo, male/female woodpeckers. I did see Barney out of the corner of my eye but steered Abbey the other direction, does that make me a bad mom? We stayed until the park closed at 7 and then headed to drop Jeff off to go to trivia. We had a super fun day

Gatorland

2009-03-21T09:20:00.004-06:00

Entrance to the park

This was a real live Alligator

Feeding the Gators

Abbey playing in the park area

The Gatorland Train

On Tuesday we headed to Gatorland for the day. This place is not far from Kathie's house so we stayed until it closed. We got to attend all 3 live shows; exotic animals, gator wrestling & feeding the gators. Abbey also got to run out her energy playing in the water toys at the gator park. After the gator wrestling show Abbey and I got the chance to sit on a live gator and hold the mouth. It actually creeped me out because the gator started to move while we were sitting on it. We rode the train around the park a couple times and we also go to walk around and feed the gators hot dogs. It was pretty cool to watch them eat and actually get the food before the white birds swooped down and snatched them up.

Kathie had class that night so after a little TV and nap for Abbey, we headed for the Wing House for dinner. This place has the best wings ever!!!

Hollywood Studios

2009-03-21T08:32:00.005-06:00

Abbey was too busy to eat lunch....

Abbey & Belle

Abbey loves Cinderella, aka, Cinderellie

Getting ready to ride Tower of Terror

To Infinity and Beyond

Little Einsteins

She only wanted to see the Lion- No interest in JoJo

Toy Story Mania

On Monday we spent a good part of the day at Hollywood studios. We wanted to fast pass the new Toy Story ride, but when we got there at 1000 the fast pass booths were shut down because all the tickets had been given out for the day so we bit the bullet and stood in line for 45 mins. I have been to this park on 5 different occasions and it is always busy. The ride was okay, but I don't think I'd wait 45 mins again for it, but Abbey did love it!!! She surprised both Jeff and I when she announced she wanted to go on Tower of Terror again so we agreed and she liked it the 2nd time (she was mentally prepared, but still dug into my skin as she held on). We took her on Star Tours, Saw Disney Live, met a bunch of Disney characters and then we headed back to Magic Kingdom until it closed. At the Magic Kingdom we stayed so Abbey could watch the parade and she thought it was so COOL!! She really liked the villain float, Cruella, Snow White witch, etc. It was a great day and the weather was beautiful..... It was so fun to see Abbey get so excited over everything she saw. She was definitely in heaven all week...

Cocoa Beach

2009-03-21T08:08:00.009-06:00

Looking for seashells

What do you think about the black hair?

Abbey and her dad

Cocoa Beach (I stayed here on my 1st florida trip- 99)

Kathie & Jamal

On Sunday (March 1), we slept in and around noon we headed for Cocoa Beach. A small storm came through early Sunday morning so it was a little windy at the beach. Kathie & Jamal took us to a hot spot for lunch- Coconuts, which sits right on the beach and we enjoyed fresh seafood! We then headed for the beach so Abbey could collect some shells and play in the sand. She absolutely loves playing at the beach and did not want to leave. Before we left to go back to Orlando we stopped off at the all favorite- Ron Jon's Surf Shop. We got a few items and headed back to Kathie & Jamal's for dinner. We also want to thank Kathie & Jamal for letting us crash at their home and always showing us a great time and a special thanks to Troy for hooking us up with Disney tickets.

Disney World- Epcot

2009-03-21T07:52:00.005-06:00

Beauty and the Beast

Nemo Ride at Epcot

Pluto signing Abbey's autograph book

He can dream right?

So excited to ride the Test Track

Our first day in Orlando we spent at Epcot. The weather was great and the park was not busy at all. The only ride we had to Fast Pass was Soaring. Abbey is now 42 inches so we were able to take her on all the rides except for the big roller coasters. She really liked Test Track, Soaring, Nemo and seeing the characters in Epcot. We ate lunch there and later in the afternoon we headed for Hollywood Studios. We took Abbey on Tower of Terror (it scared her to the point that she had a small accident) and she later told us that she did not like the up and down ride and did not want to ride on it until she was bigger. We were able to see the on stage Beauty and the Beast and The Little Mermaid. On our ride home Abbey was asleep before we even left Disney property.

2009-02-18T11:09:00.004-07:00

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Terrific Tots Graduation

2009-01-17T12:56:00.004-07:00

Abbey Aurora- aka Sleeping Beauty

Princess Sleeping Beauty

Miss Sarah, Brynlee, Abbey & Miss Erin

Miss Erin, Abbey, Miss Sarah & Kyler

Tadaaaa.... Getting her certificate & medal

Singing songs for the parents

On the balance beam

hanging from the bar

doing her gymnastics routine

Yesterday was fall/winter graduation at Little Gym. The first part of the program the kids performed their individual gymnastics routine and they all did a great job. The kids were all so excited to perform!! The 2nd half of the day they performed the songs they have been learning and they also each received a certificate and medal. Abbey has been in the tots program since last June, therefore she is one of the oldest kids in the class. I decided to take her out of tots and put her in "real" preschool. She recently started preschool at Corner Canyon Academy in Draper. She LOVES it....... and loves her new teacher, Miss Allison. She is still going to stay at Little Gym and take a gymnastics class once a week. I love the Little Gym and would recommend it to anyone. The instructors are AWESOME and Abbey wants to go there every day if she could.

New Year's

2009-01-17T12:41:00.003-07:00

Sleigh Riding in Park City

Abbey enjoyed being pulled everywhere in the tube

On our way to the tubing park

Eating lunch at 'The Eating Establishment'

Park City Mountian Resort (Alpine Slide)

We also kept New Year's low key, just a quiet dinner and a movie. The next day we headed up to Park City for the day. We spent time up near the Alpine Slide walking around and then we headed to Main Street to eat a late lunch. After lunch we headed to Gorganza Park to go tubing. This was SOOO much fun. We even met up with Stef, Chris & Brooklyn while we were there. We spent about 3 hours tubing and I think Abbey would have stayed even longer, but she was starting to get cold. We hope to go again soon!!

Sundance

2009-01-17T12:35:00.004-07:00

Abbey & Jeff

Showing off dad's new snowboard

Abbey got her 1st ski pass to sundance

We spent an afternoon at Sundance a couple weeks ago. Abbey got her companion pass at sundance and next year we are going to put her in lessons. We played in the snow for awhile and checked out all the sites while we were up there. Abbey & I left Jeff there to snowboard and we headed home to buy a new christmas tree.

Christmas at Gma & Gmpa S's

2009-01-17T12:27:00.002-07:00

Corrie & Abbey

Abbey and her new friend

Abbey & Jeff

Christmas story remake snowsuit

Corrie, Jeremy, Abbey, Srping & Summer

We all met at mom & dad's for dinner on christmas. After dinner we opened gifts and then headed to Peteetneet for some action filled sledding. It was really windy and cold, but we still had a good time. A little boy on the hill starting hanging out with Abbey and they spent a good few minutes slidding down the hill together and at one point they were holding hands, then she pushed him down and we didn't see him for the rest of the afternoon!!

Christmas

2009-01-17T10:04:00.003-07:00

Abbey opening her digital camera

The new tinkerbell bike was a hit

Opening her Sleeping Beauty horse

She loved her new kitchen and accessories

Sometimes I forget how much I buy....opps

Christmas was alot of fun this year for us. Abbey totally gets the whole santa thing now, so it makes it fun for us. She slept in until after 8am and when she woke up she wanted to go see if the key was still under the mat. When she walked into the family room she just kept saying "ohh wow, santa is great". We had a fun morning and Jeff made us breakfast. In the early afternoon we packed up and headed to my mom's house.

Christmas Eve

2009-01-17T09:53:00.008-07:00

Opening her christmas eve gift

And boy was she excited

She loved her new santa PJ's

Hiding the key for santa to get in

On christmas eve we opted to stay home. Jeff made us a nice dinner, shrimp and all. Abbey and I made sugar cookies and left a plate of them out for santa. We also made a BIG plate of cookies for Abbey's grandpa Dee. Abbey was pretty concerned about how santa was gonig to get inside our house since we don't have a chimney so I let her hide a key under the mat so he could let himself in!! =) She was all ovet that idea! She went to bed relatively early and she even slept in the next morning until after 8. Jeff and I watched a movie and then headed for bed.

Christmas at Gma & Gmpa Eliason's

2009-01-17T09:35:00.003-07:00

Grandpa Dave helping Abbey with her new barbie

McKinley and Abbey opening presents

Abbey showing off her new colorforms (great for church)

Abbey giving Connor a hug, she really liked the present her gave her

Grandma and her girls

Jeff's parents went to San Jose for christmas. They stay with Lynette's sister and they mainly went to see grandma Dot. So we celebrated christmas the sunday before christmas. We had Cafe Rio followed by lots of presents and a little 'Lawrence Welk' in the background. Abbey got some really fun toys from her grandparents and her cousins!

Playdate Christmas Exchange

2009-01-17T09:22:00.003-07:00

Carson & Jacy

Brooklyn & Brynlee

Brynlee (in the buff) and Brooklyn opening their new princess toys

Stefanie & Brooklyn (taken by Abbey)

Abbey is so excited about her new Sleeping Beauty Dolls

This past fall we have been getting together on a weekly basis so the girls can play with each other. I met Jacy at Little Gym and we became instant friends (even more so now since an event that happened this past week, sorry Stef). Jacy then introduced us to Stefanie & Brooklyn and we have been hanging out ever since. The girls all play really well togehter and we enjoy the adult conversation. Lots of good times with these girls!

Little Gym Christmas Performance

2009-01-17T09:08:00.003-07:00

"Jingle Bells"

Abbey & Chloe showing their moves

Kyler, Abbey, Chole & Halle

"Tall, Tall, Tall"

Just before Christmas Abbey's Terrific Tots class had their annual christmas performance. They sang a bunch of cute christmas songs and they also drew names and exchanged gifts. Abbey received a cute wooden musical instrument set from Wolfgang. She picked Avery and I let her pick out her gift, ladybug game and a lipgloss set.

The last hour the parents helped their child decorate a gingerbread house. Abbey and I did not have the best of luck, I think Abbey put too many candies on the roof and it collapsed. Luckily the day before we had a playdate with Brynlee and Brooklyn and we decorated gingerbread houses (using the premade kit) and they all turned out really cute!!! Good Times!

Jungle Jim's

2009-01-17T08:59:00.004-07:00

Abbey & Amaya

Brooklyn, Brynlee & Abbey

Amaya

Abbey, Brynlee & Amaya

Abbey & Brooklyn

It's been a long time since I posted, but these pictures are from a playdate back in November. I watched Amaya (I work with her mom) and we met Jacy & Stef and the girls for lunch and then headed to Jungle Jim's for the afternoon. Brynlee refers to this as the "monkey party". We had a great time and we really enjoyed watching Jacy put Carson in a ride (he is 5 months) and watch him almost topple out the other side. Way to go Jacy!!!!!

Abbey's New Cousins

2008-12-05T08:36:00.003-07:00

Yates (L) and Mercedes (R)

On Wednesday December 3, my sister-n-law, Julie and my brother Patrick had their twin babies. Yates Patrick weighed in at 5 lbs 7 oz, 20" born at 4:18 a.m. and Mercedes Olivia weighed in at 5 lbs 3 oz, 19.5" born at 4:19 a.m. They were taken by c-section since Mercedes was coming breech. A few hours after the birth it was determined that Yates had developed pneumonia and was admitted into the NICU and yesterday his lung collapsed to make things worse. We are praying that he gets well soon so he can come home with his baby sister!!!

Congratulations Patrick, Julie and Ethan. We love you!!!

Playing Catch Up- Happy Halloween

2008-11-19T15:09:00.005-07:00

On Halloween Abbey and I spent the day toghehter having a "girls day". However her girls day and my girls day are totally different so this led us to spending a couple hours playing at McDonald's and we also did a little shopping at Costco. We came home and got ready for the night and Abbey went trick or treating on our street to a few houses with the Taggart's. Later we ate dinner and headed to Kelly's for more fun and trick or treating. We left Abbey at Kelly's house and they finished trick or treating while we headed off to a Halloween Party at Leslee's house. To our surprise when we got there we had both dressed up the same (Grease). We had a great night eating, hanging out and playing poker!! Jeff tried cheating but was caught in the act!!! Shame on him =( Abbey came home with Grandpa Dave and was fast asleep on the couch.

Artistic Dance

2008-11-19T15:03:00.003-07:00

The 1st picture is at our ward trunk or treat party with Brooke & Hinckley. The rest of the pictures are from the week of Halloween at Abbey's dance class with her teacher Miss Jamie. I love to go and watch Abbey at dance, she is always waving at me through the window and showing off for me!! I know she is still young but watching her try to skip is the funniest thing ever. I can just see her little mind trying to concentrate as she tries to do it!!

Halloween Party at Little Gym

2008-11-19T14:54:00.003-07:00

The week before Halloween Abbey had her Halloween party at Little Gym. They had several fun activites for the kids to do (trick or treat bags, fishing, bowling, bean bag toss, slide, etc). All the instructors did a performance and Abbey thought this was so cool to see her teachers, "Miss Sarah" & "Miss Erin" dancing!!! After the party Abbey, Jeff and I went out for Mexican Food.

Barnyard Boo/ Thanksgiving Point

2008-11-19T14:45:00.003-07:00

This past month Jacy & I also took the girls to Thanksgiving Point to the Barnyard Boo. We got to see the animals, decorate cookies, go on a carriage ride, play games & went on several pony rides. Both girls had a fun time and this is something I would recommend for parents with young kids!! We are definitely going back next year!!!!

Trick of Treat Street

2008-11-19T14:37:00.002-07:00

Brynlee & Abbey

Abbey giving Carson a kiss

Abbey was sure this was spongebob's Pirate

The girls got way to much candy

You gotta love those fake smiles and poor Carson in his spider costume. I'm pretty sure he hated it!!

Jacy & I took the girls to Trick or Treat Street and South Town Expo right before Halloween and it was really neat. Abbey even wanted me to paint a pumpkin on her face and you all know how artistic I am. Abbey just adores baby Carson and she is always talking and kissing on him. I think she need a sibling!!

Maureen & Mike's Visit to Utah

2008-11-19T14:27:00.005-07:00

Aunt Maureen & Abbey

My Mom-N-Law showing us her moves

Connor, Kelly, Maureen & me

Connor

McKinely & Abbey breaking out the playdough.

I haven't blogged in awhile, but last month Jeff's aunt and uncle came into town to spend a few days with the family. This also forces my mother in law to clean and dust before they get here!! =) A trait which she passed on to her children!!!!

We always love hanging out with this half of the family, they are awesome and they are so good to us.

Scarecrow Festiva at Thanksgiving Point

2008-11-03T11:04:00.003-07:00

Abbey & Sierra

Sieera chose the skeleton and Abbey chose a spider

They both had their faces painted like cats

Abbey holding very still while they painted her face

We spend a good majority of our time on the bouncing slides

On Friday October 17, Kelly and I took the girls to the Scarecrow Festival at Thanksgiving Point. Earlier that day we had lunch at Kelly's house with her parents and Mike & Maureen and it was very yummy. We spent the latter part of the afternoon and early evening with the girls here and we had a good time. After lunch instead of going with us, Jeff opted to go fishing at Deer Creek, go figure he always cops out of these fun times!!!

Family Walk at Willow Park

2008-11-03T10:52:00.004-07:00

Abbey opted to ride her Dora bike

Checking out the river where Jeff has been canoeing

Taking a picture in the sun

Abbey rode her little bike the entire 2 miles

Posing with Jeff (Jeff wasn't too happy that I didn't capture the mountains as the background, hence the fence).... I tried, my picture taking skills are not that great.

On a warm October afternoon we drove out to the Jordan Park (Willow Park) and walked on the trail for a bit. Abbey had a great time and wanted to keep going!!!

October Update- Cupcake & Cookie Making

2008-11-03T10:36:00.005-07:00

Adding the eggs and oil

Checking to make sure the frosting tastes okay-- =)

Putting in the cupcake liners

Putting the cookies on the pan to bake

Watching them bake

Tasting the final product.

This past month Abbey and I did some fun little baking projects for Halloween. I let her help me make cupcakes and Halloween sugar cookies. We also spent a night making pumpkins to take to grandma and grandpa's house.

Brynlee's Birthday

2008-10-18T13:26:00.002-06:00

Brynlee's Party at "The Red Barn"

Abbey's friend, Brynlee

The best part of the night- cupcakes

On Sept 19, we spent the evening at the Red Barn in Draper for Brynlee's 3rd Birthday. Abbey and Brynlee are friends, they met at Little Gym and love playing with each other. We had a great time jumping, eating pizza and cupcakes, & watching her open her gifts. Happy Birthday Brynlee.

Firsts

2008-10-18T13:24:00.003-06:00

Firsts.......... This is Abbey's first attempt at putting on her own make-up. She was so proud of herself and told me that she looked "beautiful"!!

Utah State Fair

2008-10-13T10:51:00.004-06:00

The "carny" rides

Checking out the pigs

Taking a ride on the horse with her glasses upside down

"My Carrots"

Drew & Abbey in the tilt a whirl

Abbey & Jeremy going down the big slide

Corrie (my sis), Jeff & I

Drew & Abbey on the roller coaster

Abbey & I- Comedy Show

Jeff, Abbey & I met Corrie, Jeremy & Drew at the fair. We spent the entire day and had a great time!! Abbey sure does love the "carny" rides, go figure. We got to see all the animals and we also ate some fattening lunch. I swear everything is "deep fried" at that place. After the fair we met up and had dinner at Chili's. Thanks guys for a great day!!

Abbey's Friend Party- Classic Skating

2008-10-13T10:35:00.004-06:00

Abbey & her "future husband" Hinckly climbing the wall
(Hincley told me he was going to marry her in the temple not too long ago)

Abbey & Zachary

Abbey jumping her little heart out

The Spongebob cupcake cake

Her Loot

Opening her gifts

"The Gang"- neighbors, relatives & friends from Little Gym

Tiffany, Maddy & Zachary

Cute little Maddy- Little Gym Friend

On Saturday September 6th, we had a friend party for Abbey at Classic Skating in Sandy. We were able to jump on the giant blow up toys and play in the Junge Gym for 2 hours. We brought the cake and Abbey thought it was like the best thing ever invented!! We also ate in the spongbob room (which included music & bubbles). Abbey and all her friends had a great time...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PATRICK & JULIE!!

2008-10-12T07:20:00.004-06:00

Today is my brother Patrick's birthday and I believe today he is "officially in his 30's- meaning 31!!). I hope you have a great day and get to eat lots of cake!! Expect a call this evening from Abbey as she will be ready and willing to sing happy birthday to both you and Julie.

And Happy Birthday to Julie (whom I believe hits the big milestone of 30!!). We can't wait for the babies to get here and we hope you have a fantastic birthday....

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!

Kathy Cake

2008-10-09T20:56:00.002-06:00

Abbey's Birthday Cake

Getting ready to blow out the candles

This cake deserves it's own posting. This cake is DIVINE and it turned out so cute!! Kathy is the best cake maker I know and I make sure she is able to make Abbey's birthday cake at least 3 months before her birthday!! Abbey was head over heels with this cake, I'm not even sure she wanted us to cut it. Thanks, Kathy.

Abbey's 3rd Birthday (Family Party)

2008-10-09T20:41:00.003-06:00

Abbey opening her presents

With a little help from Sierra

Pushing her new baby and stroller that her grandma Net gave to her

Sierra, Abbey, Spring & Summer

Abbey putting her baby to sleep in her new bed

Grandma & Grandpa Eliason, Abbey & Grandpa & Grandma Stevenson

Sierra & Andrea

Sierra trying to break the Dora Pinata

Chance, Abbey, McKinley, Spring & Summer

On Tuesday September 2nd, we had a Dora birthday for Abbey at our house, complete with all the decorations, ballons & Dora cake & Pinata. The cake was made by my dispatch friend Kathy, which all the family refers to it as "Kathy Cake", and believe me once you have had "Kathy Cake" you will never eat anything else again!! We had both sides of the family over as well as a couple neighbors. The kids did some swimming in the pool and they also played on our new playset out back. McKinely won the honors of breaking the pinata this year!! Abbey got lots of nice gifts and I'm sure she will put them to good use!! Thanks again everyone!!

Pictures- Part II

2008-10-04T13:11:00.003-06:00

Abbey's 3 Year Old Pictures

2008-10-04T13:00:00.003-06:00

My cute friend Aubrey from work took Abbey's birthday pictures this year. She does amazing work and I love her pictures, no more Kiddie Kandids for me!! Thanks Aubs, Abbey loved being winded by your equipment and we LOVED the pictures!

OFFICIALLY Potty Trained

2008-10-04T10:34:00.003-06:00

After a long six months (including a bad UTI infection) our Abbey is officially potty trained. We are so proud of her and since we no longer have to buy diapers, we took her to the Red Balloon toy store yesterday and let her pick out a new toy. She picked out a pretty cool Dr's Kit and she also wanted a Dora/Diego Halloween book. Good Job Abbey!!!!!!!

Our Anniversary

2008-10-04T07:22:00.002-06:00

This past Wednesday (Ocotber 1st) was Jeff and I's anniversary. Jeff surprised me with 4 dozen roses when I got home from work. Instead of going out that night we went out on Thursday and Jeff's mom watched Abbey for a few hours. We went and saw Eagle Eye and then went to dinner at Outback.

Thanks Jeff for a fun night. xoxo

Labor Day- Payson Onion Days

2008-09-29T15:47:00.004-06:00

Abbey, at the carnival in the park

Waiting for Beauty & the Beast to start

Abbey giving Belle a hug after the play

Abbey got to dance with the prince- AKA beast

Maddison & Abbey watching the parade

Orem City Fire truck driven by Dave Forsyth

Abbey & Snow White in the park

Grandma Lynette watching the parade

Abbey wearing her crown and watching the parade

On Labor Day Abbey, Lynette & I went to Payson for the day. We watched the parade, well at least most of the parade before it started to down pour. After the parade we headed to my mom and dad's house for a BBQ lunch. After we visited with my parents we headed to the park/carnival for a couple hours. Abbey & Maddison got to ride a few rides and we checked out the craft booths. At 3pm we headed for the high school to watch the PCT produciton of Beauty and the Beast. I was a little worried about Abbey sitting so long, but it actually kept her attention and she really like the show!!

Madison's Birthday & 1st Day at Little Gym Preschool

2008-09-29T15:05:00.002-06:00

Abbey "flying" at the Payson Pool

This child has no fear

Eating lunch at the birthday

On Saturday August 23rd we went to the Payson Pool and celebrated Madison's 9th birthday. We got lots of sun and Abbey can't wait to go back. She calls it "grandpas pool" since it is close to my childhood home. Happy Birthday Maddison!

The Little Gym

Abbey & "Miss Sarah"

Abbey missed her first day of "Terrific Tots" at Little Gym, but was back in the swing of things when she got back. This semester her teachers are "Miss Sarah" & "Miss Erin". She seems to love school and has made a couple of friends that we have had playdates with (Brynlee & Maddy).

Saying Goodbye

2008-09-24T10:25:00.002-06:00

Abbey & Aunt Maureen

Aunt Maureen, Grandma Lynette & Abbey

Maureen, Mike & Abbey

After our day at Great America Dave & Lynette met us in the parking lot outside Great America to head for the SF Airport. We had such a great time and we love Jeff's aunt and uncle so much. They are so good to us and we always feel so welcome in thier home!! We can't wait to see them October! Our flight ended up being 2 hours late so needless to say it was a long night, but Abbey ended up sleeping the entire flight!!

Last Day in San Jose- Great America

2008-09-24T10:07:00.004-06:00

Great America Amusement Park- Santa Clara (2 story carousel in background)

Abbey and Sierra hanging out with Dora & Diego

Giving Dora a BIG, LONG hug

I can't stand this show- but it is better than Gabba Gabba

Abbey & Sierra

Sierra, Abbey & McKinley

Kelly, McKinley, Jeff & Connor (spongebob 3-D Ride)

Sporting the spongebob glasses

The girls had so much fun on the rides together

Cute Cousins

The all time favorite spongebob!!

We spent our last day in San Jose at Great America. Jeff and Connor spent the day on the big rides while Kelly and I hung out with the girls. We had a fun day and the weather was perfect. Abbey loves this place because it is all Nickelodeon related and she is really into Dora & Diego and of course Sponge bob. I also went on the giant feet dangling roller coaster a few times with Jeff & Connor, but I'm pretty sure it attributed to my vertigo problems when I got back. I'm sure that Shauna is wishing she could experience that episode all over again!!!

SANTA CRUZ BOARDWALK

2008-09-20T07:40:00.003-06:00

Abbey went on this ride 6 times in a row.............

Having a mid day sugar rush.

Finally convincing mom to go on a ride.

Checking to make sure she was belted in.

This is the merry go round my g'ma Net used to ride

"cheeeeeez"

Taking in a little sand and sun at the beach.

Chasing the birds away from our lunch.

This is the beach where my dad was a surf bum

After the wedding we spent the night in Santa Cruz and then spent Monday at the boardwalk and beach. We bought a boardwalk pass (for all the rides) and spent some time down by the beach. Abbey loved the sand and water, in fact she took her Dora bucket and sand toys and had a GREAT time playing with them. The carousel on the boardwalk has been there for years, in fact Jeff's grandma used to ride this carousel and she is 95 years old. When Jeff was younger he spent many weekends with friends surfing the waters of Santa Cruz. I know this place has lots of memories for Jeff and we always have so much fun when we go here!

Danae's Wedding in Santa Cruz

2008-09-15T15:11:00.010-06:00

Jeff shaking his "booty" with him mom!!!

Abbey danced the entire night and took only 1 break for a drink!

Still Dancing.............

She then resorted to dancing & singing....

Finally after 5 hours I get a cupcake!!

Jeff shaking it with Aunt Maureen

Maureen, Dave, Lynette & Mike

The cute couple, Danae & Gil

Danae with her dad, John

Hans, Mike, Sierra & Abbey

Danae & Gil with her grandparents-- M & M

The girls captured a butterfly

Guess who's is who's?

McKinley, Aunt Kelly, Sierra & Abbey

Grandma "Net" and her girls

Hans, McKinley & Connor

Abbey trying to sneak a cupcake!

Danae with her mom Debbie (Jeff's cousin)

These girls sure do love each other!!!

My FAVORITE in-laws

These 2 are inseparable!

Abbey and her mom

Our family- Santa Cruz, CA 2008

This wedding was the reason for our trip to California. Danae and Gil were married on Sunday, August 17 at the Pastiempo Inn at Santa Crauz. The golf course had a background view to the ocean and the weather was perfect!! We had an awesome time and we also discovered that our Abbey is a great little dancer!!! She danced for nearly 2 hours and only took 1 break to get a drink. The reception was really nice, followed by a great dinner. After dinner came dancing and then they cut the cake and everyone started dancing some more!! Abbey even showed us some of her break dancing moves which she learned from Connor. Danae looked so pretty and we are so happy for them!! Thanks for a great time!!!

San Jose California- August 15- 19th (Part I)

2008-09-10T20:16:00.007-06:00

Maureen & Gabby cutting Sierra's Cake

Abbey hitting the 'Hanna Montana' Pinata "Yata"

Everyone collecting their "goods"

Sierra, Emile, Hans, McKinley, Connor & Abbey

Gabby, Sierra, Emile & Abbey

3 Generations- Grandma Dorothy, Lynette & Abbey

Abbey & Hans petting Christina's dog =)

Abbey & Sierra filling the pinata

Connor, Emile, Jeff & Hans

Sierra's 5th Birthday Party at Maureen's

We flew to San Francisco on August 15th with Dave & Lynette and then drove to San Jose in a rental car. We spent the 1st couple days hanging out at Jeff's aunt and uncle's house (Mike & Maureen). Abbey & I got to meet Jeff's cousin Laurie & her husband Bernhard from Portland. They have 3 childre, Gabby, Emile & Hans. We also spent time with Jeff's other cousin, Debbie and her husband John (they also have 3 kids, Danae, Christina & Scott. Laurie & Debbie are Mike & Maureen's daughters..... and Maureen is Lynette's sister...... The family History so nobody gets confused.

On Saturday we spent the late morning with Jeff's grandmother, Dorothy. She and her caretaker "Vossy" came over for lunch. Abbey often refers to her as "bossy". After lunch and visiting Jeff and I headed to the swap meet where we picked up a few "cool finds", including the giant Hannah Montana Pinata. Later that night we had dinner and celebrated Sierra's 5th birthday. Jeff and I also took a ride around San Jose so he could again show me his old stomping grounds (it seems like I get this tour every time we go there, but it's all good.

Thanks Mike & Maureen for letting us invade your home and making us feel so welcome!! Also we hope Charlie has recoverd from all the srangers. Charlie is Maureen's baby dog- whom is treated better than a baby!!

Zach's 3rd Birthday- Hogle Zoo

2008-09-10T19:48:00.002-06:00

At the Zoo Playground

Having a good time on the slides

Abbey & Zachary looking at the Elephants

Abbey giving a donation to the Bird Fund

Zach enjoying his ice crem cone by the giraffes

We saw 3 monkeys while we where there

Andrea, Abbey, Zach & Tiffany

Zach on the ride home

They both fell asleep at about the same time

Thanks Tiffany & Zachary, we had a great time celebrating your birthday! Abbey loves spending time playing with Zachary our "across the street neighbor". We are so glad that they are our friends!!!

THE MOMMY "TAG"

2008-09-08T13:02:00.002-06:00

What time do your kid(s) wake up? Abbey wakes up around 8:30 or 9 a.m . Unless I wake her up early if I have to work, but she goes right back to sleep in the car.
On a good night what time do your kids go to sleep? 9 pm
When in the earliest soemcon expect you up? On my days off, 7:30 or 8, on a work day 5:10 a.m.
When is too late? After 10 p.m.
How long have you been a mom? 3 years and 6 days.
How old were you when you became a mom? 33
What is your favorite kids station? Nickelodeon & Disney
What is your favorite kid show? Dora & Diego
Least favorite kid TV show? Barney
Favorite chore? Sweeping my wood floors
Favorite meal to cook? Chicken Cordon Bleu
What's the meal cooked most often? Tacos & Black Beans
What is the kid(s) favorite meal? Dora Chicken Noodle Soup
What are you favorite things that Jeff does with Abbey? Takes her outside to jump on the trampoline or when he sets up her pool and slide.
What are 5 things that make you smile while being a mom? 1) Having Abbey give me a kiss before she sits down at Little Gym and waving goodbye to me when I leave 2) When Abbey asks me "Are you happy mommy?' 3) Watching her play in the toy room especially when she pretend plays with her dolls. 4) When I get home from work she jumps in my arms and says "mommy I love you", mommy I missed you" 5) Watching her sleep.
Where do you want to take your kid(s) someday? Europe
When was the last time you and Jeff went out without the kids? About 3 weeks ago we went and saw Batman and we had Lexi babysit for us.
One thing you said you'd never do as a mom? Drive a mini van!! (sorry Pat & Julie)
Favorite past time with your kids? Going to the park and playing & singing really loud in the car to Abbey's CD.
Advice for a new mom: Spend lots of time with them, they grow up so fast!!
What's a scary or heartbreaking moment you've had? Watching Abbey have tests run last month at Primary Children's for her UTI infections. Both Jeff and I got emotional knowing there was nothing we could do to get her to stop crying.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ABBEY!!!!!!!

2008-09-02T22:39:00.006-06:00

Today was my BABY'S 3rd Birthday!!! I can't believe how fast she has grown. She had dance class this morning. She recently started taking ballet/creatvie dance at Artistic Dance in Draper and she LOVES it. Her teacher, "Miss Jamie" is really cute with the girls and Abbey love dressing up in her leotards and skirt!!

After dance we headed to Harmon's to pick up some last minute party supplies and then we headed to McDonalds for some play time. I let her pick where she wanted to go!! We than went to Costco to pick up the food for her birthday party and we also stopped at Party Land to pick up some ballons of her choice. It is so cute to watch her choose her own stuff now!! I also let her help decorate. Before her party Amaya stopped by and gave her a gift since she will be out of town for her "friend Party" on Saturday. Thanks Amaya for Dora Candyland, we can't wait to play it.

At 6pm both of our familes came over. We had my parents, my brother Clark, Corrie, Jeremy and the kids, Grandma & Grandpa Eliason, Kelly and her kids, Tiffany & Zach, Lily & Chance & Kimberly Carroll. We had some yummy dinner and we then had ever famous "Kathy Fisher" Cake. She made an adorable Dora cake for Abbey and she oooohhhed and aaaahhhed when she saw it. Thanks Kathy, your cakes are awesome and my family is 'sold' on them. We ended the night with present and Abbey got lots of neat new toys!!! Thanks everyone for the gifts that you gave to her, she loves them and will put them to good use. We also hung an awesome Dora Pinata and Abbey even put all the candy in by herself!! McKinley broke the pinata this year!!

I can't believe my baby is 3 today, it seems just yesterday I was holding her for the very first time. I can't imagine my life without her, she melts my heart when she says to me "Mommy, are you happy? or "Mommy will you just play with me". Even though it seems life is on the fast track, I have to savor the precious time that we play together, snuggle or hang out and read books. I know this phase won't last forever. Thanks Abbey for the best 3 years of my life and I know the next 3 will be even better. I love you, Happy Birthday!!

September 2, 2005

Summer BBQ with Shrek ( AKA- Jamel)

2008-08-25T21:15:00.006-06:00

Shrek (Jamel) flew to Utah for business and we had him over on July 26th for dinner and some pool. We BBQ'd some steaks and while we were eating a gigantic windstorm blew in and Abbey started to cry (the wind evidently scared her). We took the party to the garage and we all engaged in darts and pool. We had lots of fun and enjoyed seeing Jamel. He invited us to Florida so Jeff, Abbey and I are going to take him up on the offer and we are planning to visit Orlando the 1st week of March. I have Kelly and my mom n law talked into a spring trip to Disneyworld with the kids. Corrie and Jeremy have also bought tickets to the pan handle and are planning a trip in October!!

Blog Update- From July.....Opps

2008-08-25T20:26:00.006-06:00

LIBERTY LAND IN LEHI

Abbey & Connor
Connor, McKinley, Abbey & Sierra
Liberty Land- July 24th
Connor & Abbey
Riding with the cousins & Aunt Kelly on the Merry Go Round

I got back late on the night of the 23rd from Vegas and had to work early on the 24th so Jeff took Abbey and met Kelly at Liberty Land with the kids. They spent the day there and came home for a late lunch and swimming in the back yard. Later in the evening we BBQ'd and Connor was in charge of the fireworks show. The kids all wanted to have a sleepover, so we gave Kelly & Juan the night off and the kids slept over. We had fun lighting fireworks, watching a movie and eating popcorn. At the end of the night we were all exhasted.

Abbey & Sierra---- I read them both to sleep!!!!

McKinley was the 1st one to crash

Connor beat them all but was close behind Abbey & Sierra

Abbey loves her cousins so much and we are so glad that we get to spend lots of time hanging out with them. We can't wait for the next sleepover!!

Salmon Supper

2008-08-02T14:11:00.005-06:00

Last night Jeff, Abbey and I went with Clark & my dad to the Payson Salmon Supper. The food was delicious and the "entertainmnet" was even better!! We all enjoyed watching the people of Payson (Such a nice town to be from, no offense dad & mom- I still love you). I swear, some of the people I went to high school with are still living in the 80's and seeing their kids is like a Deja Vu of Def Leppard & 1990.

Corrie, Jeremy & the girls met up with us just after we got our food and after we finished eating we went over to the playground for a while. Abbey saw "Belle" in the park and was so exited that she talked to her. I think I have Kelly talked into taking the girls to the PCT production of 'Beauty & the Beast'. Abbey & Sierra both have a thing right now for Belle, so I'm pretty sure they would both like the play.

After our night in Payson (we stayed a bit to watch the fire) we headed to American Fork to attend Cami's wedding. She looked so cute and the ampitheatre was decorated really pretty. Cami was the first trainee that I got to train in dispatch and I believe after next week she will be on her own. Congratulations Cami & Travis!!!

On Saturday Abbey had her 1st (non-relative) babysitter. Lexi Taggart came over at 0630 on saturday morning and watched Abbey until 1130. When Lexi knocked on the door she told me it took her a long time to fall asleep because she was so excited. Her family also took Abbey to a breakfast in Highland and they also attended the parade for the "Highaland Fling". When I got home she told me "my Lexi" played with me today while you at work and I also clapped and got candy at the parade"!! Lexi did an awesome job, and we can't wait to have her come back!!

GIRL'S TRIP TO VEGAS

2008-07-29T23:08:00.004-06:00

(After our MAC Makeover)

On Sunday, July 20, I took a late night flight with Kelly and my mom-n-law, Lynette to Vegas. We had a nice room at the Monte Carlo. This was considered our 1st annual girl's trip to Vegas and we have vowed to make it a tradition every year. The 1st day we ate breakfast/lunch at the Grand Lux in the Venetian it was really yummy, even if Lynette ordered oatmeal and coke. We spent a good part of Monday at the Mall on the strip. We all got a makeover at the MAC counter and I now am in love with thier product, especially the gel liner. So, $85.00 later we were off to Planet Hollywood for dinner. We had dinner at a favorite Italian Restaurant inside Planet Hollywood. Then we were off for a shopping spree and the new H & M. I bought Abbey a few outfits for fall. This is one of my favorite places to shop for kids clothes, very inexpensive, but also very cute stuff!! After shopping we hit a movie in the same complex. We went and saw "Mama Mia". It was a great movie, but I just don't think Pierce Bronson is the singing type.

(From the Parking Lot of Cesar's- Jeff & I saw this show in Oct 06)

We slept in on Tuesday and headed off to Cesar's for breakfast/lunch at Cheesecake Factory. After we were finished we stopped in at FAO Schwartz for a little shopping. Lynette bought the girls (Abbey & Sierra) some really cute stuff for thier birthdays and had it shipped home. Kelly also bought Abbey a really neat present for her birthday. I also picked up a couple things for her birthday party. After looking around Cesar's we headed off to the Outlets. I found several finds at the Outlets, new swim suit and Quicksilver shirts for Jeff and several other great finds.

After shopping we headed to In & Out for dinner. We ran into John Stockton and Kelly even talked to him while she was getting her drink!

(side shot of John Stockton)

After dinner we stopped by Cheesecake Factory and got some dessert take-out and headed back to our hotel. We were all tired so we rented a movie and painted our fingernails. We also headed downstairs for a late night Coke. The rest of our night I was sworn to secrecy---- As the saying goes, What happens in Vegas, Stays in Vegas.

Guess Which hands and toes are mine?

On Wednesday, we slept in and the headed back to the Grand Lux for Breakfast. We then headed back to Fashion Place Mall on the strip for a few last minute items. I also got a new brush set for my new MAC make-up and I also picked up the cutest outfit for Abbey (for her 3 year old pics) at a Janie & Jack Store. Afther the mall we gased up, returned the car and headed back to the airport. Abbey was so glad when I got home she just kept hugging me and saying "Mommy, I need you" and when it all comes down to it I missed her ALOT! Thanks Lynette and Kelly for the awesome time and all the good laughs!!! I can't wait until we go next year!

BOONDOCK'S

2008-07-29T22:51:00.004-06:00

On July 20, Jeff & I took Abbey to Boondock's for the afternoon. She played several video games, played in the "Kiddie Cove", played her first round of miniture golf and her & Jeff ended the afternoon riding in the bumper boats. We had a great time and Abbey can't wait to go back to "Boondogs" as she calls it.

7 Peaks

2008-07-19T09:13:00.005-06:00

Amy Price invited us to her summer work party at 7 Peaks. We met up with her, Maddison & Tyler on Thursday evening. We spent alot of the evening going down the "Big Purple Slide" and playing in the small kiddie slide area. Abbey & Maddi also spent alot of time playing together in the wave pool. After a long night the girls settled on the steps and shared some dippin dots. It was good to see Tyler and catch up with him. He also told me that he was getting ready to put his mission papers in! Thanks for inviting us we had a great time!!

My birthday

2008-07-19T08:32:00.003-06:00

My birthday (to those of you that forgot =) was this past Tuesday. My mom n law and sis n law took me to Gateway to eat lunch at California Pizza Kitchen. After we ate we walked around a bit and ended up at Z Gallerie (I love that store). After lunch we headed to Draper for a Paraffin Pedicure (which I highly recommend). We all picked out a pretty outrageous color (I got navy blue, Lynette picked bright yellow and Kelly picked bright green) for our upcoming Vegas trip (we leave on Sunday the 20th).

After our pedicures I picked up Abbey and we headed to Harmon's to pick up a birthday cake. I let her pick out a small cake and she ended up picking "Hello Kitty". The employee at the bakery thought it was Abbey's birthday, but I then informed her it was my birthday and she laughed and wrote "Happy Birthday Mommy & Abbey" on the cake. My parents and my brother met up with us at Los Hermanos in Lindon for dinner and after we headed to our house for cake and ice cream. I ended the day with several phone calls and some great birthday cards and gifts. Jeff even got me a card and roses this year!! Thanks everyone for a great day!

Before it got dark I also mowed the lawn in preparation for my Home Decor party that I had on Wednesday. The party turned out really good and I ended up buying some really neat decor for my dining room and kitchen. I just recently converted my living room (aka home teachers room) into a formal dining room. Jeff installed wood flooring in the dining room and hallway. We painted two walls chocolate brown, hung drapes. I also have been changing my kitchen around. I painted my red wall to match the chocolate brown in my dining room and we also put up rods and hung curtains. I took down and sold all my apple decor and I now a have a more contemporary look above my kitchen cabinets. In the fall we hope to put up a tile backsplash (to match the tile floors), install an island and also put in new countertops. We also want to replace out appliances and put in stainless steel. I will attach some pictures when it is all done. =)

Lagoon

2008-07-17T23:14:00.002-06:00

This past saturday, Corrie invited us and got us all tickets to Lagoon. She had her annual work party and we met up with her about 4:3o p.m. When we got there, Spring was not feeling good so Jeremy took her home and met back up with us later that night. Summer was so cute with Abbey, she helped her on every ride and they laughed on every ride they went on together. Abbey even braved the Tidal Wave this time. I'm pretty sure it was a little much for her, but when we got off, she said, "that boat was really fun mom". My dad, "grandpa dee" came with us and he had a really good time going on the rides with Abbey. She was so excited that her grandpa went to "Cancun" with her. For some odd reason, she calls Lagoon, "Cancun". We stayed till it closed at 11 p.m. and Abbey was head bobbing and asleep before we got to the freeway. Thanks Corrie, we had a GREAT time.

Scooters & Slip N Slide

2008-07-17T22:59:00.003-06:00

I found a great "my first scooter" awhile back on sale at Target so I picked it up for Abbey for her birthday and last week she saw it when I opened my trunk to get her other car seat out. I hurried and shut it, but she was to quick and saw it. I tried to side track her onto something else, but she came back 20 minutes later and said to me, "I need my pink scooter mom". So after listening to her go on and on about her scooter we decided to give it to her. So for the rest of the evening she and Hinckly rode up and down the sidewalk.

After they played on the scooters, Lexi brought the slip n slide over and we set it up in the backyard.

Summer Semester at Little Gym

2008-07-17T22:43:00.002-06:00

Abbey has really enjoyed her summer session of Little Gym. Each week they introduce a new theme and the class is centered around the theme. 1) Cowboys 2) Sea Life 3) Magic 4) Princes & Princesses 5) Pirates & 6) Time Travel. Each week they make a craft centered around the theme and Abbey has also learned many new gymnastics tricks and new songs. She has also made some really good friends, Bella, Avery, Cameron, Connor,
Brynley, to name a few of her favorites. She has also learned how to paint and loves to put on an old t-shirt of mine and paint her little heart away.

Pool Party at the Christensen's

2008-07-17T22:29:00.001-06:00

Jeff, Abbey & I met Leslee and her fiance', Jared for a swim party at Sharla's house. Abbey even went down the slide a couple of times. She mostly enjoyed playing in the water and hanging out with Hunter. After swimming we all ate pizza and Abbey was pretty tired by the end of the night. Before we left Sharla took Abbey on scooter
ride, and after they were done she said, "more scooter please".

4Th of July

2008-07-17T16:05:00.001-06:00

Abbey spent the night with her cousins at Grandma Net's hosue on the 3rd so they could get up early for the parade on the 4th in Sandy. She spent the day with the kids and they had a great time playing! Abbey was really excited to tell me about the parade and all the candy she got.

Later in the evening after Jeff & I finished laying rocks and painting the kitchen, everyone came over for dinner and fireworks. Jeff and the neighbor's (Baker's & Reay's) played pool in the garage and we were able to see the fireworks coming from Thanksgiving Point before we went to bed!

Shiloh's Birthday

2008-07-17T15:55:00.002-06:00

On June 28th we went to Judy's for Shiloh's 1st birthday party. We had a BBQ and played with some fun toys that Judy set up in the backyard. After Shi went to town on his cupcake, Judy put the candle in a cupcake for Abbey and we all sang "Happy Birthday" to Abbey!! Thanks, Judy. Happy birthday Shiloh!!

Finally got my Computer Fixed!!

2008-07-15T22:34:00.005-06:00

Update from June 23rd:

We bought Abbey a new pool and trampoline this summer. We had a yard sale in May and with the money we made we bought theses items to keep her in our backyard. Jeff fixed it so that when she went down the slide she lands in the pool and she loves it!! She is an adrenaline junky we decided, she is not afraid of anything. Were not sure that is a good or bad thing yet? We also had a bunch of new curbing layed in our yard and we cleaned out all of our flower beds and lined them with decorative rock. This seems to be easier to maintain.

I finally broke down this summer and hand washed my car, I had the inside detailed (Abbey threw up in the back seat) so I cleaned the outside to match. It hasn't been this clean since I bought it.

The last week of June we went with our neighbor's (Tiffany and Zach) and Abbey's cousins (The Olivier's) to 7 Peaks. Abbey was even brave enough this summer to go down the BIG waterslides. She also enjoyed eating her Dippin Dots and playing in the kiddie pool and lazy river.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CORRIE & SPENCER

2008-06-23T22:37:00.005-06:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AUNT CORRIE & UNCLE SPENCER!! THIS IS YOUR LAST YEAR IN THE 20'S RANGE AND THEN IT IS ALL DOWN HILL FROM THERE!!! WE HOPE YOU BOTH HAD A GREAT DAY!!!!!

Today Abbey had her class at the Little Gym and she made a shark and was pretty proud of it. She also talked about NEMO for the rest of the day. This evening we had Chance, McKenna & Josh over to swim and jump on the trampoline. Mom also took me to "Chuck E Cheese" while she got her car detailed and waxed today. We had a great time and I won so many tickets from the games that I got a cool chuck e cheese soccer ball!!

Kung Fu Panda

2008-06-22T12:13:00.004-06:00

Last night Abbey and I met up with Corrie, Jeremy and the two girls for dinner (Chik Fil A) and a movie at The District. We went and saw Kung Fu Panda and I have to say I'm not all to into cartoons, but this show was really cute!! Abbey did fairly well for such a long movie, sometimes when the movie is uneventful she gets a little ancy. Jeff went camping for the night with the neighbors so after the movie I took Abbey to Grandma "Net's" house to spend the night. As I was leaving she was rubbing Bailey's (g'ma's dog) and playing with her dolls. =)

Abbey's 1st Sleepover

2008-06-21T09:40:00.003-06:00

After dinner on Monday night, Abbey had her 1st sleepover with Sierra. We watched a disney princess show, ate cookies and juice, and read stories in mom's big bed. We wanted mom to sleep in between us both, but once we were asleep she slipped out to a more relaxing bed!!! We both stayed up till around 11 and Sierra woke us up at 6:15 a.m. We cannot wait to do this again.

Mike & Maureen's Last night in Utah- Dinner at Our House

2008-06-21T09:33:00.002-06:00

Since I was hosting the party I did not take any pictures, other than the ones of the kids in the pool We had everyone over for dinner this past Monday night. We BBQ'ed and had delicious cheesecake from the Cheesecake Factory.

Little Gym- Terrific Tots

2008-06-21T09:29:00.002-06:00

Abbey started her first week at Little Gym and is officially a Terrific Tot now. She goes 2 times each week ( Mon & Weds from 11:15- 1:15) by herself. They have gymnastics for 1 hour, story time, craft time (theme each week), sing, etc. She loves it alot and was 1 of just a handful of kids that did not cry the first day I left her. She is going to stay in the class probably until January.

Father's Day at the Olivier's

2008-06-21T09:03:00.006-06:00

Connor & the Olivier mascot dog- Chi Chi Joey- Doesn't he look authentic?

Sierra & Abbey taking "5"
Connor jumping down the slide
Grandma Net showing us her moves on the slide

Mike, Maureen and their "baby"- Charlie

Sierra, Abbey & Connor
Eliason Cousin's- Sierra, McKinley, Abbey & Connor

Abbey & McKinley jumping on the trampoline
Grandma Eliason & Abbey
"Grandma Net", Sierra & Abbey
McKinlehy & Grandma's dog- Bailey
Abbey & Sierra on the water slide.
On Sunday June 15, we spent father's day at the Olivier's house. We had a great mexican dinner (pork, steak, chicken) and had fun watching the kids jump and play on the water slide. It is never a dull moment wtih Uncle Mike and Aunt Maureen are in town and for even more enjoyment, Lynette jumped on the trampoline and went down the water slide for us. Happy Father's Day Mike & Dave, we love you both!!!!

Happy Father's Day

2008-06-21T08:48:00.002-06:00

Summer, Jeremy, Spring, Corrie & Abbey
Abbey and her dad
Mom & Andrea
Jeff & Andera

Jeff, Dad & Clark BBQ'ing
Abbey giving her grandpa a big kiss
The girls eating dinner The ever spoiled and cute, Abbey
The BEST dad in the entire world
On Friday June, 13, we celebrated Father's Day at my mom & dad's house. I felt bad because my dad was not feeling to great and didn't feel like eating with us. We BBQ'ed and the girls had fun jumping on the trampoline. We got dad a convertible upgrade DVD player and power cord. Jeff set it all up for him and it was amazing the difference in the picture quality on his new flat screen tv. Corrie brought Jeremy (her boyfriend and his 2 daughters Spring & Summer. We had a fun night and Abbey enjoyed playing with the girls. As we drove home, we barely made it to Peteetneet (school) and Abbey was fast asleep!

Happy Father's Day Dad!! Your the greatest dad ever and I appreciate all that you do for me, Jeff & Abbey. We love you!!!!

Visit from Aunt Maureen & Uncle Mike

2008-06-21T08:35:00.006-06:00

Uncle Mike & Aunt Maureen (Lynette's Sister) came from San Jose to visit for a week (June 11- 17). We spent the night of the 12th at Grandma Eliason's house and had dinner. After the kids went home Kelly broke out her sleepover party book and needless to say Maureen, Lynette, Kelly & I had some pretty good laughs. Abbey spent part of the night showing off her gymnastics stunts with McKinley and taking pictures of anything and everything. We had a fun time and the kids had fun playing with all the dogs.

A Day Out With Sierra

2008-06-21T08:27:00.003-06:00

After Little Gym last week we met up with Aunt Kelly, Sierra & McKinley at Carl's Jr. After we were done Sierra wanted to have a play date with Abbey at our house.

They played dolls in Abbey's toyroom, rode in the Jeep in the backyard, jumped on the trampoline, played the keyboard in Jeff's music room and sang their little hearts out, and to top off the afternoon we filled the pool (using hot water from the washer, it was a little cold that day) and they swam for a couple of hours. They ended the night at the neighbor's house jumping in the ball pit.

Little Gym Graduation

2008-06-21T08:16:00.003-06:00

On June 5th, Abbey graduated from her "Super Beasts" class at Little Gym. In this class she learned the balance beam, monkey jumps, donkey kicks, sommersaults, & several different bar exercises. Her teacher this semester was "Miss Janet".
Abbey receiving her award and prize.
Sierra, Abbey & Grandma Eliason

Brynley, Miss Janet & Abbey

Finishing her trick on the balance beam.
Bar Exercises
Jumping

I've Been Tagged

2008-06-20T08:53:00.003-06:00

Me From A to Z............

A-- Attached or Single? Attached to Jeff since December 2003
B-- Best Friend? Jeff and Abbey, and then of course my cute friend Julie M =)
C-- Cake of Pie? No doubt it's got to be Kathy Cake
D-- Day of Choice? Wednesday, it's usually a day I always have off, plus it's during the middle of the week when every one else is at work.
E-- Essential Item? Gum, fruit snacks, pull-ups & wipes, and of course Diet Coke.
F-- Favorite Color? Purple and I'm really liking Chocolate Brown right now.
G-- Gummy Bears or Worms. Neither, I like Cinnamon Bears
H-- Hometown? Payson, UT
I-- Indulgence(s) Cheesecake from the Cheesecake Factory & Bubble Gum Ice Cream.
J-- January or July? July, it's my birthday!!!, however since I'm getting older it's not as fun.
K-- Kids? 1) Abbey, who will be 3 in September
L-- Life in incomplete without? My family, friends, laughter & vacations.
M-- Marriage Date? October 1, 2004
N-- Number of siblings? 4; Clark, Patrick, Corrie & Spencer
O-- Oranges or Apples? Oranges
P-- Phobias or fears? Mice in my house
Q- Quotes? "Without love there are no dreams", "Love is not sweet talks & flowers, but love is forgiving and comprimising."
R-- Reason to Smile? I have a great marriage and a beautiful daughter who makes my world complete.
S-- Season? Spring, the flowers come up and the tempature is just right to be outside.
T-- Tag 5 People?? Julie S, Shauna, Aubrey, Conni & Jenny S
U-- Unkown Fact? I just learned to save on gas: keep tank 1/2 full, fill up in the early morning that way you don't loose it to vapor.
V-- Very Favorite Store? Gymboree, Pier 1, H & M, Children's Place, & JC Penney.
W-- Worst Habit? I still bite my nails.
X-- X-ray or ultrasound? Ultrasound, especially when pregnant.
Y-- Your favorite food? Pork Salad from Cafe Rio
Z-- Zodiac? Cancer

Thomas the Train

2008-06-20T08:16:00.007-06:00

On May 22nd, we went with our neighbor's Tiffany and Zach to Heber to see Thomas the Train. Both Zach & Abbey got a tattoo on their face and hand. They each wanted a huge helium filled Thomas ballon that ended up filling my car to capacity as we drove home. I could barely see out the back window. It started out as a rainy day, but ended up being really nice once we got there. We also met up with Kathleen & Hamilton (friends from Little Gym) and ate dinner wtih them at Dairy Keen.

Abbey has found a love for singing while her dad plays the guitar, however it has to be the songs of her choice, "Going to the Zoo" & music from her "Disney Princess CD".

Playing in the Jeep with McKenna

Visit with Cousin Ethan

2008-06-20T07:39:00.008-06:00

Patrick, Julie & Ethan came to Utah during the 1st week of May. Abbey spent a fair amount of time playing with him at Grandma & Grandpa Stevenson's.

We had Corrie & Jeremy over for a BBQ at our house. They brought the girls, Spring & Summer over to play with Abbey on her new playset.

A couple of weeks ago Abbey was playing with Chance and riding in her coupe car. Chance told Abbey to get out and she basically told him to wait his turn and he in turn bit her on the cheek.

After this happened to her she did not want to hang around him for several days. It is hard to see in the picture, but you could actually see all of his teeth.

April & May Happenings

2008-05-24T10:40:00.000-06:00

We are still going to Little Gym Every week and Abbey gets excited every time we go. She loves her teacher "Miss Janet" and has made some cute little friends. Her favorite friend is 'Ellie, they play so well together and they both have the exact same color of hair.

L-R- Abbey, Hamilton & Ellie

L- R- Miss Janet, Ellie, Hamilton, Abbey, Brynley & Zach

Life is not complete for Abbey unless we hit the "All Famous," chuch e cheez, as Abbey would say. We have been here a couple times this past month, but it's more for the games & rides than the food. The food is way disgusting so if you plan on going here, eat before or go somewhere afterwards!!

Here is Abbey sporting her new Dora big wheel we bought her last month!!

We also bought Abbey a new playhouse/swing set for our backyard. These pictures are taken the day we removed the sod..

Jeff & Dean removing the sod

Abbey is taking a much needed break from sod removal with her friends.

L- Abbey & Chance

R- Abbey & McKenna

This was taken by the all popular "Abbey". She has a new found love for our camera and every time we get it out she has to take at least 20 pictures.

Here are some pictures from my uncle Cliff's funeral on April 23rd. He died of cancer on April 19th, (which which would have been my grandpa's 100th birthday if he was still alive).

Here is a picture at dinner (after the funeral) of my niece Zoe. She is so cute and I wish I got to see her more often!! I can't believe she will soon be a year old.

I will finish the update of May in my next post and try to keep up to date. I have been training at work and haven't had any free time to do my "stuff" and I never have any free time when Abbey is around!!!!

San Francisco

2008-05-24T06:57:00.001-06:00

Jeff, Abbey and I went to San Francisco April 25- 29th. Abbey was really good on the airplane, it was not until we got to the airport in San Francisco that she decided to have a meltdown on the floor just outside the terminal. She wanted to stay at the gate and play on the little playground.

Once we got our rental car, we began to look for a place to eat lunch. We drove downtown and when Jeff spotted the first Roundtable Pizza he failed to look if anyone was behind him as he crossed two lanes of traffic and almost caused an accident, needless to say the guy behind us was a little surprised. We opted for Joe's Crab Shack at Pier 39 since we could not find a parking spot near the pizza place. After lunch we headed for the Golden Gate Bridge. We stopped at the Presidio and then headed to Baker Beach for the rest of the afternoon.

Here is a picture of Abbey after a long hot day at the beach. She was so tired she didn't even finish her dinner.

On Sunday we headed for San Jose to see Jeff''s grandma (Dorothy). We spent the early morning with her and Vossy (her caretaker). Grandma Dot wanted us to take her to lunch so we all piled in the car and headed to the little diner that she eats at every day. Inside grandma Dot's house she still has the original shag carpet and this funky round couch. Abbey took an interest in all her instruments, especially her piano.

After we left Grandma Dorothy's house we headed to Great America for the rest of the day. Abbey loved this place, the highlights included: Spongebob, Patrick, & Dora the Explorer. She is still talking about her day at Great America and I can't wait to take her back. It was so fun to watch how excited she got over everything.

We spent quite a bit of time at Pier 39.

April Showers & Snow

2008-04-20T09:21:00.000-06:00

Abbey is not really understanding that it has to be warm to be outside. One day its nice so we spend the day outside and the next day we have a snowstorm. Regardless of the weather she would rather be outside playing.

We got her a new Dora big wheel and we also broke down and bought her a giant wood swing set with a playhouse. Jeff has been working on putting it together for the past 10 days. It should be done within the next few days!! We had to dig out 16 x 27 feet of our sod (which we gave to our neighbor's Dean & Lily, we figured it was the only way to help them attempt to do anything with thier yard). Abbey is quite the social butterfly of the neighborhood. She has a few new found friends, Chance, Josh & McKenna which she spends every minute outside playing with them.

We got our new wood floors installed in our dining room, new moldings, painted 2 accent walls chocolate brown and put up crown molding. I went this past week with Kelly to buy some new drapes so that should pretty much finish up the project once we get them altered and hung. I will post some pictures soon.

We are still going to Little Gym every week and Abbey looks forward to it every time. She loves to be with all the kids her age and have an hour to play, jump & tumble every week. I have enrolled her in 'Terrific Tots' for the summer semester. This is a class which prepares her for preschool.

This past week we went swimming with Zach & Tiffany(neighbor's across the street) at the Lehi Pool. Abbey is a little water bug. She will go down all the slides by herself and loves to jump off the side of the pool.

Abbey spent Friday night at Grandma Eliason's. She loves going there to spend the night and get spoiled by her grandparents. On Saturday she went with them to McKinley's soccer game and she was screaming and cheering when McKinley made a goal!!!! We picked her up that night and we went bowling in Sandy with Uncle Ryan & Aunt Abby. Abbey bowls with me so needless to say we pull some pretty good scores with the metal rack and Abbey thinks she is 'The Bomb' when she bowls a strike.

To end this post my Uncle, Cliff Laycock, passed away yesterday evening from bone cancer. I will miss him alot. He was such a great guy and so good to me and my family. I am so grateful that my dad lives just 3 doors away from my aunt so she won't feel so alone. I have so many good memories of being around him. He was always smiling and joking with everyone he came in contact with. I know he is in a better place and not suffering anymore and hope his family will receive many blessings of comfort. In my house I have a shadow box that he made for me that I keep my violin in and every time I look at I will think of him.

I'm Back To Blogging

2008-04-06T10:03:00.000-06:00

Due to popular demand and everyone commenting on how I only blogged 2 times I'm back and promise to start writing more regularly and as an added bonus I will add pictures to my post.

During the 1st week of March, Abbey got the dreaded stomach flu and it lasted for 9 days. So needless to say we did alot of laundry and I felt so bad for her. She would start to gag and I would hold her head and back while she threw up. By the way, she is the only person that I will do this for, anyone else that is sick and needs help is completely on their own.

Abbey started her "Super Beasts" class at Little Gym at the end of January and "loves" her teacher "Miss Janet". Jeff thinks this class is an entire waste of good money, but she loves to run around and do her little gymnastic tricks. She also has made some good friends in her class (her favorite is Ellie, she too is a blue eyed red head)!!!

On the 10th was Jeff''s Birthday. We went out for dinner and a Jazz/Nuggets game and my dad stayed at our house with Abbey. Abbey and I got him a cute guitar cake and we made him a "yummy" salmon dinner. Abbey loves to sing happy birthday and eat cake. Jeff even let her blow out the candles when she sang "happy birthday to Abbey".

We started going to the Lehi Pool again this month. This year Abbey is brave enough to go down all 3 slides on her own. Sometimes she will wear a life jacket, but most times she thinks she is to old for the jacket because she can go underwater now!! We took a mommy and me class in February at the Orem Rec and she still refused to float on her back.

On March 16th I went to Disney on Ice "Princess Wishes" with my friend Shauna and her 2 daughters, McKenzie and Amaya. Abbey wore her Snow White dress for awhile, but then had to take it off so she could sit in her chair and hold her own popcorn and drink. Amaya also sported her love of Cinderella and wore a "beautiful dress and crown". She looked so cute!!!

On the 22nd, we went to Discovery Museum at the Gateway and took Abbey to eat breakfast with Elmo. We had to get up way to early to do this and Jeff was not to impressed because they only had healthy breakfast food so he thought it was a waste of money. Abbey was in heaven when Elmo came out, she gave him a huge hug and a high 5. The Sesame Street exhibit of the "body" was really neat and Abbey really enjoyed it. As for Jeff, he took and early exit and headed for Starbucks!! We also went to South Town Mall and she got to visit the easter bunny for the 1st time. Later that night I had my parents over for dinner and an easter egg hunt with Abbey. My dad rang the doorbell and left her easter basket on the porch (since I had to work early on easter morning) and she ran all the way out to the sidewalk to see if she could see the easter bunny hopping away!

On Easter Sunday I worked and after we went to Jeff's parents for dinner, easter baskets and another egg hunt. After dinner McKinley, Sierra and Abbey rode the Jeep and Motorcycle in the front yard for awhile.

We got some new neighbors in February after the Bateman's moved out. Abbey will miss Courtney (her 1st babysitter) and Chloe, but in return gained a new friend Zachary. We got them to come to Little Gym with us and we have had a few playdates. The first few times we got the kids together they made each other cry quite a bit (they both have issues with toy sharing), but now things seem a little smoother as long as Abbey does not touch his 'cars.'

This sums up the month of March and I will post some pictures!!!!

2007-07-29T09:10:00.000-06:00

JULY 2007

The month of July has come and will be gone in 2 more days so I will give a re-cap of our lives for the month of July.

July 1 was the annual summer party for Wasatch Electric (Jeff's Employer) so we spent the day at Lagoon. Abbey went on a few rides, but after we took her on the bigger airplanes we got off and she said, "Abbey don't like it," so we played a few games of Whack a Mole (of which I beat Jeff ) and won her a giant Elmo and Big Bird. She was thrilled!! We also dug the holes and set the posts for the shed we are building in the backyard.

I worked the 4th of July during the day and when I got off we went to the Olivier's house for Dinner and Fireworks. The kids also played on the giant slip and slid (which Abbey is not too sure about). Abbey is so my child as to the fact that she in not fond of DOGS!!! Kelly's dogs try and lick her and all she can say to them is "Stop It", but can you really blame her for not wanting an annoying dog in her face that also licks other parts of thier bodies?????

Kathie & Malissa (my Orlando buddies) stayed with us July 5- 11th so we spent alot of time hanging out with them. We mainly just ate alot of good food (Cafe Rio) and I also impressed them with my cooking skills and made them Panini Sandwiches for dinner. I wish they still lived in Utah because I miss them so much, but on the other hand I can visit Orlando and always know that the Delia' Bed & Breakfast will take us in for the week.

On July 9 Teresa & Spencer welcomed thier new baby girl (Zoe Stevenson) to the family. She was born at 11:15, and weighed in at 7 lbs 9 ozs. How cool is that, born on 7/9 and weighed 7 9. I informed my dad that if we keep going he may have his own brewd of sesame street characters (so far we have Abbey & Zoe)....

My neighborhood (740 West Street) has started up a Girl's Night Out on the 1st Thursday of every month. This past month we met at Applebee's and celebrated several July birthdays and exchanged gifts. It was alot of fun and really a great way to get to know all the neighbor's. I can't wait to go next month. I guess after 5 years we really need to know each other better!!

The 15th was my birthday (to those of you that forgot) and I celebrated with my family. Abbey is really into birthday parties (thanks to my mom in law for buying her Barney's birthday at a garage sale) so my parents bought a cake, bouquet of ballons and even bought her some gifts and wrapped them. So instead of celebrating my birthday we celebrated Abbey's pre-birthday. She got pretty excited and even sang happy birthday to herself and blew out the 2 candles on the cake. The best part was watching her run her fingers through every flower on the cake and saying "mmmmmmmmmmm goood". Later that day my sister and I went to the movie (License to Wed). All in all it was a good day and for the next few days I got to hear "mommy, birthday cake"?

This past month Abbey has impressed all the neighbor mom's at playgroup with her rendition of the ABC song. She has officially learned her ABC's and can count to 20. We struggled with the L M N O P part, but I think she finally has it down. We are now working on her colors...... Lellow and Gween seem to be the hit.

On the 18th we went with Leslee and Hunter to 7 Peaks for the afternoon. We only go down the small slides in the kid's area and Abbey loves the lazy river. She has no fear of the water and loves jumping off the sides of the pool..... 1 2 3 Jump!!!!

This past weekend I bought Abbey a Little Tikes Coupe and she absolutely loves it. We spend almost every day and night outside while she plays in it. She has even been sharing it with Hinckley (which says alot cause she does not like other kids touching her toys).

On the 24th of July we BBQ'd at our house and had a fireworks show with some of the neighbors. The best part was watching Dean light a firework and try to run with his cast and crutches. Abbey liked the show a little better than the fireworks we did on the 4th. We even had the Lehi Polie come by a couple times. They weren't fast enough to see the illegal ones though!!!! Maybe next year!!

I will attach some pictures tomorrow.....

Pictures

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June 2007

2007-06-28T10:20:00.000-06:00

The past few weeks I have had Saturdays off (which I've been working weekends since I went back to work after having Abbey). So since Jeff and I have had a day off together we have tried to do some fun things on Saturday during the month of June. The 1st weekend Jeff and I went to San Diego and Abbey stayed a couple days with both sets of grandparents. The 2nd weekend in June was spent at my uncle's funeral (he died of cancer). My cousin (Alan Stevenson) was also killed that week in a plane crash in southern Utah so I went the funeral with my dad. Two weekends ago we went to Park City for the day and we shopped, ate lunch and went up to the Alpine Slide. Last weekend we went to Hogle Zoo for the day and this next weekend I will tell you about next week. On my days off I have been finishing painting in our room downstairs (Jeff put in a pocket door to the bathroom so we had to tear out a wall). Abbey and I also ventured to IKEA with Corrie and Abbey got a new train which she LOVES!! We have also been swimming alot at the outdoor pool in Lehi and we also went with Aunt Kelly and the cousins (McKinley, Connor & Sierra) to Seven Peaks. I am now going to attempt to attach pictures from our camera regarding our above outings. Hope you all have a great and HOT weekend!!!

My 1st Posting

2007-06-25T10:25:00.000-06:00

Thanks to my friend at work (Aubrey) I have started a blog. I think she wants to find out some DIRT' on me. You think I would be a little more computer savvy and done this a long time ago, but since the arrival of Abbey it is all about her!!! She now runs the Eliason household and she calls all the shots!! She is even in charge of the tv at night (so we get to either watch Barney's Birthday, Curious George or Winnie the Pooh). This past weekend Jeff and I took Abbey to the Hogle Zoo. She loved the monkeys and the elephants. I would post some pictures from our outing, but Jeff forgot our camera. It was Corrie & Spencer's birthday this past weekend and Abbey called them both and sang "Happy Birthday" to them. I think she was more interested in knowing if either of them had a birthday cake!! She is so much like her Grandma Eliason!!

And THANKS to Aubrey for setting up my blog page and making it look good. I will post some pictures this week!!