step back....

into time.

 Thanksgiving was truly amazing this year.  we joined the markoff's for thanksgiving at the cottage, and let me tell you.... it was magnificent.  it truly was as if you were at the first thanksgiving.  the ambiance and setting was gorgeous.  mary and natalie worked so hard, and it really showed.  the table alone was breathtaking.  as you can all tell you had your choice to dress up as a pilgram or an indian and after lunch we partook in some friendly competitions.

jack, naomi, natalie

the nicols

the first part of the day naomi was so somber.... after lunch something switched and she was having a blast, there was NO denying it, she was passing out LOOOONG kisses, squeeling, laughing, she shouldn't have been cuter, and was so happy being outside and playing with everyone

poor little guy doesn't know he is going to be Christmas dinner...sad.

the markoffs

in the horse coral watching the horse races between the pilgrams and indians

pawnee indian!  great costume johnny!

the bonds

after lunch

the amazing table, doesn't do it justice

somber manoni

little indian boys

inter racial marriage... the baby takes after me

naomi and jocelyn... indian babies

happy baby

natalie and Jocelyn, i loved this picture

the gorgeous place settings

the hansen boys and julia

finally, my man trying his hand at archery.  i think his arrow flew the fastest.....wowie!

doing what she does best.

it was so great to be surrounded with such wonderful family.  they truly made this thanksgiving unforgettable. 

ha ha ha ha.....

not sure how i feel about this, but i will see you January 4. please toughin up a bit this season.

ooh baby baby, b b b baby.

really what else is there to talk about?  i have so much fun with this little baby that i can't even stand it.  she is the highlight of my day and she is the BEST baby!  her naps are driving me crazy right now, two a day and they are both anywhere from an hour to an hour and half (sometimes less), that is not long enough.  i want two hours each nap, but she ain't givin it to me.  she does go to bed at 5:30pm and wake up at about 6:30 though, so i really cannot complain there.  either way she is so sweet and so fun.  i used to think this age would bug me, but wow this age is the absolute best. they are all great, but 6 months on has been a blast. 

naomi facts:

*loves little bunny foo foo

*she loves clapping

*she is OBSESSED, and i mean OBSESSED with food (sounds alot like me, woops)

*she loves her binkies and sleeps with three of them every night, one in her mouth, and one in each hand

*her favorite song is "tender shephard" she always stops what she is doing to listen

*15 pecentile in weight, 35 percentile in length, and 70 percentile in head circumference

*she says mama, and used to say dada, but hasn't for a while

*she is scooting all over the place and has for two months

*won't let me put her down

*loves to shake a bottle of tylenol pills when she gets her diaper changed

*loves to touch the crystal chandelier in her room after every afternoon nap, she reaches for it

*loves the movie finding nemo and grunts in the car if we don't turn it on for the princess

LOVE her, and when she claps it is so cute

the face only a mother could love.... BUT i get this every time i am a second delayed on her next bite, mouth and hands both clinched in anger.

her bath..... just thought this was cute

more halloween.

we partied at the Martinis home and had wonderful food and wonderful company.  After that the girls went to the Haunted Forest...again. lots of fun!  I am ready for the next holiday and the next party!

trunk or treat

i really couldn't wait to dress up my little lady this year. she origianally was going to wear a bunny costume that my mom made, but that was packed away in storage, and i don't have have the will power to look for it (so next year). in my brief costume hunt i came across this little get up and thought it was so cute! we decided to make a baby pirate gang so jessica and kelley got their little babies pirate costumes too. they were all so cute!

all four baby pirates!

i think...

My main goal is to get that stupid sandwich post out of my sight and to look at something a little more lovely...

and then on to waterford.....

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We went to this old civil war town in waterford, va. the whole town takes one weekend out of the year and completely dresses up as they would have back in the day. they put on a huge festival with food, shopping, street performers, and everyone is in costume. It is really fun to see. They have booths with all things handmade and it made for a great Saturday.

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chatting it up eating an apple bomb

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i loved this house.

this guy was cute playing that instrument and having his parrot (fake) talk to the kids


such charming homes. they are all original from the 1700. very cool to see

My New Sandy.

Move over pops I got a new sandwich I have been making, until now you have been the best sandwich maker but I am liking this one quite a bit! I might also be desparate for something to post, and in the mood to use my camera..... Either way there you have it, I do love my sandwich though.

So good I caught this little lady jonesing for a bite!

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!

I am trying to get back on this bandwagon! I have alot to post, keep an eye out!

PRIVATE TIME!

Well thanks to the millions of disgusting sickos out there, (I would like to shoot every last one of them) I have decided to go private.

Sorry to be harsh, don't watch Oprah it will do it to you.

Anyhow, I would love for you to continue to comment and check up, so if you want to be a part of my club leave me your email address. I don't mind if you haven't commented before, or if I didn't even know you were looking, I will add you.

Leave me a comment with your email address. I plan to go Private on Friday.

Peace peeps.

Is This For Real?

Maybe this is why we are moving...

Snow last night....

Snow this morning....

Vegas Baby!

There are many reasons why I love Vegas. One obviously being that i grew up there, but second, family, family, family, 24/7. I have had the chance to be there quite a bit over the last month and a half. I have been meaning to post about it but haven't had the chance so hear goes.
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First, little Naomi loves Vegas! She doesn't realize it yet, but she smiles up a storm while she is there. She had her first smile there, and she continued to smile this trip all the live long day. She was also introduced to the outside world for the first time while there. It was such great weather that we took her outside and just let her hang out with us on the front lawn. She loved it. Probably can't do that in Utah for another three months.... Shoot me!

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Second, since having a baby Jessica has been such a HUGE help. I have nicknamed her the Baby Whisperer. Seriously she knows so much about babies, and she has taught me quite a bit. I now have a baby that takes naps whenever I lay her down, and she sleeps for hours at a time. She taught me how to stop her fussiness, and put her to sleep in three seconds flat, and she taught me how to quickly get rid of the unwanted gas that has been making her tummy hurt. Seriously, I love Jek and am so thankful that she actually PLANS on mentoring me while I am there. I am so thanful for it, because seriously she has made my life so much easier! It is like being related to a nurse!

Third, these peeps. My parents are so great! Seriously I hate saying goodbye to them. I love and look forward to my late night visits with my mom while she is putting curlers in her hair, and I enjoy my dad's cooking at anytime of the day. Seriously it could be 4 in the morning, and if you ask him to make you sandwich its made in five seconds flat. Not to mention it is always delicious! I have the worlds best parents, and I only wish they lived closer.

And fourth, Naomi loves to play with her twin cousins Mitchell and Matthew. It is so fun to have them all the same age. I am excited for them to grow up together and be close in age (Along with my sister-in-laws Jenna and Kelley's babies as well). Naomi will have such great cousin friends when she gets older.

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Thanks for the great two weeks! It was so much fun to be down there for so long... It seriously goes by too fast! Love you all!