Getting Prepped for Cancun!

We're so excited to be leaving for Cancun tomorrow! Last night we were getting some things packed and trying to figure out which life jacket we should take for Afton. She decided she should try out the smaller one on Mr. Bear. When we actually get to Mexico, I really hope she doesn't try to take him for a swim, too. :)

We're looking forward to seeing (and feeling) the sun. I better go finish getting packed. Adios, amigos!! 

Happy Valentine's Day!

Ahhh, the day of love! I am so blessed to have so many loves in my life: family, friends, and my sweetheart of 12 years (including the dating years)! And of course, one of my biggest, most treasured loves of my life is my sweet Afton. She is the best!

Happy Valentine's, everyone!

Figuring Stuff Out

Hey anyone reading this. I just figured out how to add links to other sites along the side of my Blog (I know- I'm a little slow). If I've added a link to your site and you'd prefer me to remove it- let me know. Or if you want me to add one- let me know!
Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. Me... I sure did! I have a lot to be thankful for this year. Not that I don't any other year... but sometimes certain circumstances make you see that more clearly.
The countdown is on... one month to Christmas!!!

Camera Phone Pics

Thank goodness for cameras on cell phones. There are so many times I catch Afton doing something funny and I all I have with me is my trusty cell phone. Granted, the quality isn't great- but that's OK. Thought I'd post a couple of those recent moments.

This first one is Afton trying to buckle Mr. Bear into the grocery cart seat. I thought it was so cute- she takes such good care of her pal!

This next one is of little A checking out a toy catalog on her drive to Grandma's house this morning. It is a half hour drive and she didn't put that thing down. When I was at a stop I snapped a quick picture cuz it was cracking me up. She is very fascinated by the Choo Choo Trains. Guess we'll have to see what Santa brings....

That's all for now!

(Still planning out my NYC post- I have over 600 pictures I have to choose from). :)

Happy Fall & Halloween!

It's time for a posting! I really want to post some pics from our New York trip, but they are all on my Mac and I still haven't figured out how to post easily from that crazy machine (sorry Mac-lovers, I'm not quite with you, yet). So for now, I will at least get some Halloween and other random pics posted.

First- here is Halloween.


We were lucky enough to find an alligator costume (at Walgreen's of all places). I thought I was going to have to learn to sew (gasp) to keep from disappointing little A. I've never known a 2-year old to be so insistent on a Halloween costume! Procrastinator-me waited too long to order the costume Afton "picked" out of a catalog 2 months ago. Of course, they ran out of her size. But to dispute my own self-ridiculing, how was I to know she wouldn't change her mind 50 times like most other kids?

Anyway...I called all over the place and had pretty much given up on the idea and then it happened! The Halloween gods smiled down upon me! I just happened to find an alligator costume on my way to pick up a prescription for a toothache. Hmmm.. maybe those Halloween gods have a sick sense of humor. They knew the only way I'd find the dang costume was to have some kind of an ailment- so why not a toothache? One that eventually required my first (hopefully last) root canal. Man... I guess the joke's on me. Oh well it was worth it! Even though it was just a Halloween costume - it made Afton very happy. So there you go- that's all the matters, right?

We went to "Trick-or-Treat Street" a few days before Halloween with Ali (and her sis) and the boys, Bec and the girls, and my mom. Afton had a blast and was not shy or timid at all. She'd get right up to the front of the pack and get her bag right under the distributor's hand. On Halloween night we had the fam over for a little party. We had lots of food, fun, and caramel apple fondue. Yum! Afton went trick-or-treating with her cousins, and was a little trooper. Trav said she wouldn't let him carry her bag or her, even though he could tell she was tired. She really relishes every moment!

OK- here are some extra pics that we've recently taken.

That's enough blogging for me for now. See you soon (hopefully with my NYC trip posting, and hopefully before Christmas). :)

August... er... I mean September posting!

So I will have to come back sometime and do an August blog. I knew I'd get way behind on this blogging business.

September has flown right on by! It was mine and Trav's 10 YEAR Anniversary on the 6th! Holy smokes- months and years are flying all over the place!! He surprised me with a beautiful ring with 10 diamonds (I never had a wedding band and always one just like he picked out- he's the best to remember exactly what I like). So what did I get for him you ask? I got him flip-flops. Yeah- I felt really dumb! We also are going to NYC in 11 days (not that I'm counting) with Lori & Scott (who celebrated their 20-year anniversary this year) to celebrate the big milestone. I can't wait!!!

We went to my brother's house in Heber a couple weeks ago to celebrate my mom's birthday. We had an awesome dinner (my bro is a master chef- and king of burgers-- mmmm). But first we took advantage of the beautiful day and scenery. We brought our camera and got some great family photos (to my childhood friends- I threw that term in there just for you). I've included some of those pics in the slideshow below. (Sorry that it goes so fast- I don't know how to slow it down). Everyone else had their 4-legged family members but we're terrible and forgot cute Jasper!! So I've included a few pics of him for your viewing pleasure.

As for Afton- she is hilarious and adorable, and we love every minute we get to spend with her! She has been asking us lately if we have had a good day, which is so cute to me. There are a couple pictures of her hanging with Jasper and one of her training for her wakeboarding debut next summer (pardon her hair- she just woke up from her nap). Speaking of hair... I'm trying to grow out her bangs and I find that she looks pretty "raga-muffin" most the time. How do people have little girls' hair so perfect all the time? I don't get it! I try to pull it back- but quick as lighting she pulls it out- or rubs her head all over the couch. Uggh. Oh- she's also into hiding which can be a little frightening. I.E. - we were in a store and she hid under a clothing rack and wouldn't come out as I was wondering the store calling for her. She's a heart-stopper, that one. And if I call her anything but Afton- she'll say "I not __, I Afton." Even if I say "You're cute." So funny. Hmmm... what else? Oh- she wants to be an alligator for Halloween. We went to the zoo in August and she was fascinated with them- who knew she'd be a reptile girl. I know there's probably way more to report on Afton, but I'll wrap this puppy up for the eve! Thanks for stopping by and congratulations if you actually read through this entire posting! :)

Monthly Posting

Well it's time for my monthly posting. It's been a busy month so far. Lots of boating, 4th of July festivities, Afton's tranistion to a "Big Girl" bed, and Afton's 2nd Birthday!!! Thanks cute Gina for the tip on doing a slide show. Much easier!!