Catching up with the Walkers

Grandkid Pictures, Davis Side

2011-12-19T12:04:00.000-07:00

For Christmas, My Sweet mother had pictures taken of her most prized possessions....her children's offspring:) Also, many of you (who care) haven't seen pictures of my cute siblings children...esp the 2011 additions...so here ya go:)

My little Man: Dylan 9 Months

Katie's Little Man: Levi 2 Months

Landon's Kiddos: Koda turns 3 TOMORROW!

Kaleb 2 1/2 (Gotta love the scratch!)

Jaydon 3 Months

I LOVE these pictures!! Such cuties! I must say....the Davis' have some FABULOUS genes that we are working with!!

RIP stupid Computer. I hate you.

2011-12-07T17:02:00.000-07:00

Ohh people. My computer is pure junk. I am so sorry. I have decided to either take it out back and beat it, or come to my parents every once in a while and post. I HATE not posting. This is my journal!! We are alive...my computer may not be, but we are here. We are currently taking donations for a new computer:) hehehehe. Just kidding. Stupid thing. I never knew how much I loved it, until I wanted to run it over with my car or take it for target practice. Lame. Meanwhile...Dyl is still the cutest thing ever. 9 months and too happy to care to crawl. He could sit all day on his little bum and play with toys and books. HOWEVER, yesterday he ventured onto all fours. He got up...looked around and then laid back down:) He is a little charmer and wins everyone over with his gummy grin and baby blues. We have a tiny little tooth popping through on the bottom....tiny. And he has been a champ:) Pictures of my love bug coming soon.

Halloween 2011

2011-11-04T10:32:00.000-07:00

There are TWO holidays in which I tend to go...OVER THE TOP with decor. Halloween and Christmas. I LOVE my halloween decorations:) My 5 foot skeleton "Mrs. Bones" is my favorite. Last year, it was Mr Bones...the poor dear has gender confussion:)

These pumpkins are my FAVORITE! Bought them a few years ago...and I LOVE THEM!

This year we went as a "ZOO" family. Brian was the Zoo Keeper, I was a HOT tiger and Dyl was a little monkey...fully equipt with those delicious CHEEKS! I love those cheeks!

Ahhh...Mrs Bones, you sexy beast you. Isn't she to DIE FOR?

My witch legs are new this year:) My loving husband NEVER even complained that they were coming out of the TV. I thought for sure i'd have to move them.

My Monkey. Do you see the chub on the arms?? LOVE IT!

Happy Halloween.

Stay tuned...we had a KILLER family Halloween Party. Pictures coming. (ahem...Katie)

Seattle, Sept 2011

2011-10-31T09:25:00.000-07:00

Thanks to BECKY...my blog may be up and running again:) A while back I dropped my laptop...and busted my power cord. Since then....life with our gimpy laptop is rough, but we are surviving:) Hopefully we can get some posts going!

IN SEPTEMBER, we were able to take a LAST minute QUICK trip to Seattle. When I say last minute...literally, I mean we planned and took off within days. Brians parents (Lori Johnson's brother is Brian's dad) were going to be in Seattle the same weekend...so we took a quick trip up to see Lori and Kim. In advance, I am so sorry to all those we couldn't see. It was a speedy trip...but we are trying to head back next summer.

Dyl and I flew up a few days before Brian. We stayed with Kim and her girls LOVED Dyl! It was so much fun learning how to cook from the master. Seriously people, SHE IS AMAZING. I ate like a queen.

Matt and Kim took us boating on Lake Washington. IT WAS BEAUTIFUL!! Seriously, we were hot! The weather, the whole week I was there, was breathtaking. IN SEPTEMBER:) Amazing. We took the boat over to the staduim and listened to the football game. It was incredible when the crowd cheered...the echo'd throughout the area. So fun.

Dyl bugs loved all the attention from the ladies. Here is Jane and Lucy sharing a nap:)

After I picked up Bri from the Airport we went to Madison Park and had breakfast on the water. Dyl loved the sand:) We loved the view. Breathtaking! The Madison Park Bakery was fabulous too.

I LOVE Pikes Place Market. We had our Bridals taken here exactally two years before:) But last time I PROMISED Brian a donut...and they closed before we got there....so we came back, and he ate like a king:)

We went to the Mariners Game. (They lost) but we had a great time. Dyl got a stuffed Moose and a certificate saying that it was his first game:) So fun!

Madison Park (sorry, out of order, but I can't change it now:)

On our way home. QUICK TRIP, but SOOO WORTH IT! Thanks to Lori and Kim for showing us a good time:) It was so wonderful to be back "home". Dylan did great...and slept on the plane both ways! Hooray!!

To all we missed...catch ya next time...hopefully in July:)

Grrr.

2011-10-30T21:38:00.002-07:00

Dear Blogger. I hate your stinkin guts. I have been trying to upload pictures FOREVER!! My friends want to see my beautiful face. GRRRR.
I'm angry.

The BEST 2 YEARS!!

2011-10-16T21:28:00.002-07:00

Two years ago, today I married this Handsome fella. Honestly....he's quite the FOX!

We were sealed in the Timpanogos Temple, October 16, 2009.

It was a BEAUTIFUL day!! Not a cloud in the sky. 70 degrees. It was like the Heavens were rejoicing that the two of us FINALLY found eachother, and got married:)

LOVE the coloring in this picture!

The day was perfect! Nothing that I would change:)

It's crazy to think that this was only TWO YEARS AGO!!! Now I'm a wife, and a momma:) I am one lucky girl.

Not to get all mushy gushy...but it's MY anniversary. So...I'm gonna add a little gush and mush:)

10 things I love about my Honey:) (there are so many more, but let's be real. You people only want to read about 10)

1. I love how you STILL make me laugh everyday. You and your shenanigans:)

2. I love that you love to snuggle:) All night!! I am one lucky girl!

3. I love your sweet tooth! We sure love our chocolate!

4. I love how much you love our son. He adores you. I hope he grows up to be JUST LIKE YOU!

5. I know I tease you about this...but I think it is so cute, how much you love sports. I feel like ESPN is a huge part of our lives.

6. I love that you love my family. I love how you treat my parents like they were your own. Most days...I am sure they'd trade you for me...STRAIGHT UP! You are just like my dad. I LOVE that.

7. I love your strong testimony and your love for the Lord; your deep respect for women, and your love of family.

8. I love your cooking. I am SOOO lucky to have a man that loves to cook!!

9. I love checking you out. :) and I do it... alot.

10. I love that you are totally stuck with me for eternity. Sucker:) What'd you sign up for??

Happy Anniversary BABY!!! I LOVE YOU!

Adorable

2011-09-24T22:20:00.003-07:00

How'd did I get SOO LUCKY to be this little man's mama?? I LOVE my boy. I LOVE this picture!! SO STINKIN CUTE! (If I do say so myself:)

Sorry for the lack of posting lately. The desire is there...I promise. We are having some minor computer issues...and I can't upload pictures to post. My brother is going to try and help me this week....honestly I am DYING to post! This will hold you over until then:)

Peaches

2011-08-30T22:29:00.002-07:00

My little Dyl-bug is getting SOO BIG! He is loving all the "semi-solid" food he is getting. However, he has made it VERY clear, that sweet potatoes...are not for him:) My friend Stefanie gave us the greatest contraption... it is this mesh thing that you put food into, so the little kiddos can just suck it out. Tonight, I took Dyl outside and we tried peaches inside... I will let the pictures tell the rest of the story:)

I LOVE this little grin!!

Do you see the juicy drool on his little chin:)

YUMMY!! I love those chubby fingers and arms

He sucked on this thing like a binki:)

One happy boy:) I love my little bug!

Can you believe that on friday he will be 6 months old??

Midge turns 18!

2011-08-25T21:54:00.004-07:00

My baby sister turned the big 18 today. I can't believe she is THAT OLD! There is 10 1/2 years between us...so I remember the day she was born...VERY WELL:) I remember being SO excited that it was a little girl. I remember going to the hospital and seeing her, shortly after she was born. Honestly...I remember thinking how weird looking she was:) (like ALL newborns) but then the next day, I couldn't put her down. She was SOOO beautiful, and small. From the day she came home...I have always called her "Midge". It feels weird to call her Carly, for that is not her name (to me). The BEST part is...I am the only one that can call her Midge. Other's have tried...(Kylee) and have been shot down. She is my Midge.
This will mean nothing to most people as they read this...so Midge, this one is for you. Here are 18 fun and fantastic memories, that I have of you:)
Please note, the pictures have NOTHING to do with these memories...just wanted you to see my beautiful sister.

1. My ALL TIME FAVORITE...."The Note". Midge is the MOST gullible person, on the planet and takes countless beatings from her loving older siblings. THE BEST is the story of the NOTE. A few years back (within the past 7) we convinced Midge that while I was in my mothers womb...I etched a note on the inside of her uterus. Landon and Katie both admitted to reading this special note...Midge however...Started BAWLING...."I DIDN'T GET THE NOTE". Poor thing. She really believed that she had missed out on some special information from "the NOTE:)"

2. Carly is a SUPER hypocondric (and I KNOW she is sitting her correcting my spelling). We have convinced her that she has cancer, SIDS, paralysis and other such life altering diseases and illness....She wasn't allowed to watch shows like ER growing up...because she would come down with EVERY symptom. Poor thing:)

3. Carl (another loving nickname) is a PRO at the trampoline. Seriously, this girl can move. A few years back, her summer goal was to teach me to do a front flip. She was a great coach...and I landed it ONCE. Every other time, I would flip and cut short and fall back. She was SOO determined. She has tried this year to get me to try again...what she doesn't realize is after you have a baby..the trampoline is no longer a friend.

4. Midge was the BEST servant growing up. While we had friends over, she LOVED to come down and bring us trays of water, popcorn and other such goodies, per our request. She would go all out...straws, napkins, take orders...etc. Then she grew up and realized that we were just using her. Ohh the good ole days.

5. Carly is the FUNNIEST person I know. She doesn't even realize HOW funny she is. She is so innocent and has grown up around all these older siblings...who tease her til no end. The questions she has asked over the years (esp Sunday dinners) have made my mother blush and the rest of us burst into laughter....ahh the good ole "SEX" talks on Sunday nights. My favorite:)

6. THE OX. This girl is stronger than most guys! Seriously, she can lift. You wouldn't guess by looking at her cute little body...but she is one tough cookie. (She had to be, to survive all the beatings.)

7. Speaking of beatings....last year, she was "frustrated" because we all pick on her so much. She claims that: Brian beats her physically, Cory beats her Mentally and Landon beats her both physically and mentally. Ahh...we do love to pick on that girl!

8. STRANGE PEOPLE SIT AND TALK. Say no more. I bet Carly is BEET RED reading this:)

9. She is one of the MOST creative writters...Seriously, I hope she writes some day for something...she is a riot!

10. Carly is a friend to any and everyone. She is so much fun to hang out with. I remember in college when we would have parties at my parents house...she was the life of the party!! She is witty, funny and a HOOT!! I seriously struggle with the idea of her moving away to college next year...who will I go "home" and play with?

11. This girl has got STYLE. She can pull things off...that NO ONE ELSE can. Seriously, the outfits she comes up with, are DARLING on her. She has her own sense of style and I LOVE it. I wish I was that cute:)

12. Hi Mom. I got Stabbed.

13. A while back...Katie and I convinced her that she used to do this crazy walk....poor thing...really believed us, for a while. :)

14. Massages...oh the Massages....she used to give them for SOO cheap. I miss how much you could buy with a quarter:)

15. Walt Disney World 1995, Victoria 1993....oh the trips we used to take "without her". Hehehe...sorry Midge. I had to bring that up:) (She is a little sensitive about the things we did, before she was born, or while she was too little to go:)

16. While we were in Hawaii....2001 Carly was 7 and was having a hard time getting "the damn door to open"....we all about died when she swore. Seriously, I think Landon and I about wet our pants we were laughing so hard.

17. While I was in labor, Carly's job was to be my "Water Girl". I would give a signal, and that girl was RIGHT THERE with my cup of water. She's the best aunt to my little Dyl.

18. Carly, this one is just for you. Remember when we were in the bathroom, while camping...and it got "awkwardly quiet".... :) (I just about fell off my chair laughing while I was writting this. AWKWARD!!

I love you SOOO MUCH. Thanks for being my little sis and putting up with ALL MY CRAP...(I said Crap, just for mom. Crap. Crap. Crap.) You keep me laughing and smiling. You are more amazing then you will ever know and I am SOO grateful you are my sister! Happy 18!!!

Brace yourself World....Carly is an adult.

I love you.

Alpine Days Parade

2011-08-21T00:20:00.002-07:00

Many of you know that Brian and my brother Landon work together. They have WAY to much fun together. This year their company was in the Alpine Days Parade. Landon was in charge of the float...he did SUCH an amazing job designing it...don't you think?

You may notice, right above the metals..is my sister Carly:) Landon is driving the truck...and Brian is on the float too....Can you find him?

HOORAY!!! You found him!! Check out my hottie husband:) Somehow Landon convinced Brian to be Biotic Man:)

Here is Dyl and my parents watching the parade. He did GREAT! I thought the sirens and guns would scare him....he was such a sport!

But finally he couldn't take the excitement anymore and crashed on Grandma's shoulder....

Alpine Days 2011

Highland's CUTEST BABY!

2011-07-31T21:51:00.003-07:00

On Saturday, Dylan won Highland's cutest baby contest! My mom entered Dylan, Koda and Kaleb in the contest...because they had some sweet prizes:) They had 4 age categories...and a boy and girl winner for each.
The best part was...each of them won for their age bracket!
Dylan won the 0-6 month
Kaleb won the 15-24 month
Koda won the 24-36 month

It was SOO fun!! They took their pictures and then spent some time with the judges. Then we all sat and waited for the judges to make their decisions.
I am sure people were wondering why our row kept winning...needless to say, we have Highlands CUTEST kids!!
Dylan's hat was a HIT!
Kaleb winked at the judges as he walked away
Koda was a gem and won them over with her charm...(she also signed "I love you" to the judges)

Along with the BIG gift basket we got from winning, MaLese and I each won 2 raffle prizes!! I won a gym membership for a month (much needed according to the last post:) and we also won a fisher price basketball hoop. MaLese won a big wheel bike for Koda and a doodle set for Kaleb! With all the goods from the gift basket...we easily each won about $100.00 bucks worth of diapers, toys, bottles, books, gift cards, free food...etc. We cleaned house!

Can you believe these THIGHS?? All the sudden, he is Chunkin up!!

I think teeth are right around the corner...check out all the drool!!
This outfit makes his blue eyes...ELECTRIC!

Do you see those cheeks?? Check out the Michelin Man arms!! I LOVE IT!

Being a Male Model is hard work...he was so tired from all the fame and glam:)

Here are three of Highlands CUTEST kids!!

Can you believe how fast those kids are growing?

Within the next 5 weeks...those kids are going to have another sibling!! I can't wait!!

Also....I must add....My Grandpa Woodlief won first place in a baby contest when he was young too....Good genes run in the family!!

The question was asked....

2011-07-28T17:58:00.002-07:00

Ewe. People just need to keep their skinny mouths shut:) The question was finally asked today. Tragic that it had to come on a "skinny day". (Skinny meaning...I didn't cry when I got dressed this morning). Did it hurt worse because it came from some skinny little brat...(who by the way was WAY too old to be dressing like that). She caught me off guard. It would have been one thing if we were having a conversation and she poped "the question". But to ask me as I am slowly walking by...harsh lady, harsh.

(Picture this coming from a 40 year old skinny woman dressed like a 18 year old *%@. Never mind. I am not sure who is reading this:)

"So...how far along are you?"

Die.

FIRST Trip to the "Barber Shop"!!

2011-07-21T20:55:00.002-07:00

Ever since my little stud was born, he has had a KILLER mullet in the back. KILLER. Last weekend we went to Dylan's first Rodeo, and I decided it was time to get it cut. He fit right in. Seriously, his little tail was LONG! My sister Katie is a hair stylist and has salon at her house...Dylan was THRILLED to go to Aunt Katie's Salon:)

He did AWESOME. Didn't cry once. He was such a little cheese ball:) He was smiling and chatting the whole time.

Clearly he got a little too excited. Here comes DINNER! (Again, sorry Katie)

Here is my little stud:) He's getting SOOO big!! Thanks Auntie Fe for the haircut! Dyl loves his "new look".

Personally, this is always my favorite part of getting my haircut:)

Dylan 4 1/2 months old. FIRST HAIRCUT!

Mama's Little Basketball Star

2011-07-14T23:37:00.003-07:00

HOW FANTASTIC ARE THESE SHORTS?

Could NOT be more in love with my baby's

basketball shorts:)

LOCK UP YOUR DAUGHTERS!

My Boy's a stinkin litttle STUD.

(And he know's it:)

Dylan- 4 months

The passing of a Friend.

2011-07-01T11:33:00.003-07:00

Dear Nike,

I prayed this day would never come. You have been a part of our family for 12 years now. Even though many people think we are crazy, you really are family. Mom called me last night and told me you were acting funny. I knew your time was short...I didn't realize it was this short. This morning you rang your little bell, wanting to go outside. Mom said you went over to the bushes and started digging a hole...then you laid down. You knew what was going on. The vet has now called and told us that it's time for you to go home. Not back to Mom and Dad's, but Home. If someone would have ever told me how much I would love a dog, I would have told them they were crazy. I never knew that a four legged, black bearded little girl could make such an impact on my life.

I loved how when I would walk through the door, you were always the first to greet me. You would wag that little stump of a tail, and jump up on my legs. You loved us, no matter what. I love hooking you up with food...especially under the table:) I love watching how crazy you would get when we would yell "BIRD". I love your passion for carrots:) You'd do ANYTHING for a carrot. I love how you would give kisses...few and far between, but when we got one...it ment even more. You taught me how to love animals and that there is a deeper and closer connection than I EVER thought possible.

Some people may think my family is crazy. Some people are crying inside, because they too have loved a dog. Some people may never understand how an animal can become so much a part of a family. Nike, you ment the world to us. We love you ole girl.

(Few hours later)

We are back now. We all went to the vet to say our final goodbyes. You looked so peaceful. You laid on the floor and let us all love you and say our "see ya laters". You really were a good dog. I couldn't leave you. I didn't want you to go to sleep without anyone by your side. A few of us stayed in the room, and mourned the loss of our little black furry sister. I really wanted to bring you a McMuffin and a Apple Fritter...but you were too sick. Nike, thank you for the love you have shown me. Thank for the love and memories that we now share because of the blessing you were in our lives. I know that you are in Heaven now...All Dogs Go To Heaven:) I hope you are running and chasing after birds. I hope you are taking long naps. I hope someone will hook you up with a big hearty meal, and a donut for dessert. I hope you know how much I love you. There was not a dry eye today as we said our goodbyes. You ment the world to all of us. Thanks for being a part of our family.

I love you.

Nike 4/17/99 - 7/1/11

Generational Slap in the FACE!!

2011-06-14T23:14:00.002-07:00

So.... ready for a generational slap in the face???? Earlier today I was hanging out at my parents house with my 17 year old sister Carly. She was casually strolling through the TV channels and stopped on a re-run of Saved by the Bell. Innocently she paused and asked...

Carly "does this remind you of highschool??"
Me "huh"???
Carly "you know, does this remind you of high school...the style of clothing, I mean. Isn't this how you dressed??"
Me..."WHAT!! HOW OLD DO YOU THINK I AM??"
Yes, my little sister thinks I went to highschool in the STONE AGES! We are 10 years different..but still, no excuse! Saved by the bell was run from 88-93! For the record....she was born in 93.

Wow. I know styles have changed over the past few years...but honestly Carly....we didn't look that bad. At least back then, boys were wearing boys pants...not their little sisters jeans. :) hahahahaha.

St.George!!

2011-05-31T22:45:00.003-07:00

For Memorial Day weekend, we headed down to St. George with Brian's cousin Cody and his cute wife Alycia:) We had SOOO much fun with them. We were joined by another couple and I really enjoyed our girl time...as I am sure Brian enjoyed his man adventures. The girls played with the kiddos (almost 2, almost 1 and Dylan almost 3 months:), we laid out by the pool and went shopping. The boys rode their road bikes twice and went golfing. Honestly, it was a PERFECT weekend. It was so nice to get out of the house.

Dylan did AWESOME on his first road trip. Friday night he slept the WHOLE ride down! Angel baby:) On the way home...COMPLETE OPPOSITE! It took us almost 6 hours instead of 4 and we stopped 3 times for the little nugget and I ended up ridding in the backseat the whole way home. He was NOT loving it.

We don't have all the pictures yet....but I couldn't resist putting up Dylans FIRST swim. HE LOVED IT! And we all loved his little shorts:) What a stud!

Thank you SOOO much Cody and Alycia! We had a blast and miss you already:) Give Lulu a kiss from Dylan. He misses her so much:) LOVE YA!

Dylan's Blessing Day

2011-05-19T16:49:00.002-07:00

On May 1, 2011 Dylan Edward Walker was blessed by his Dad. It was such an amazing day. Brian's parents were able to come into town, and we were blessed to have my grandparents and Brian's grandparents there, along with many other family members. We blessed him at my Parents house. I LOVED having it there. It made it so special to have the room filled with people that love my little boy:) We had quite the spread for food...I LOVE big gatherings for this very reason. I LOVE party food:) Dips and Drinks, Treats and my mothers CELESTIAL BARS. For those of you who haven't had them...A-MAZING! Here are some pictures that my sister took of my wee little nugget before the blessing.

MY FAVORITE! I love those cheeks!

I love his little outfit...and those are the shoes that Brian was blessed in:)

My baby LOVES his binki:) I WISH we could have pulled the plug for the picture, but he was tired and a little overwhelmed with all the people...so I just let him keep it. SUCH a good mother:)

Brians Immediate Family-

I am bummed we didn't get a picture of all of Brian's family that came. We are missing a bro in law, four kiddo's, four cousins, uncle and his grandparents.

Here is my family. For those of you that don't know...Dylan will be having 2 more cousins by the end of this year:)

Landon and MaLese are expecting #3 in September (the sex will be a surprise:)

Katie and Cory are expecting a BOY in October:)

DYLAN is THRILLED to have more rugrats to play with:)

The day was WONDERFUL and thanks to all those that came and participated. We love our little boy SOO much and are enjoying watching him grow.

Easter Sunday 2011

2011-04-25T22:37:00.003-07:00

Happy Easter!!
Here are a few pictures from Easter Sunday. Dylan looked like a little gentleman in his Easter outfit:) He has been smiling and chatting a lot lately. We are having SOOO much fun with our little man.

LOCK UP YOUR DAUGHTERS. Dylan's baby blues and blonde hair are sure to get your daughters attention:)

Our brown couch is the BEST background for pictures:)

I love our little cheeser:)

Dylan 7 1/2 weeks

One Month Old

2011-04-10T22:04:00.007-07:00

I realize this post is a little late! Life is busy with a little nugget:) This post is dedicated to my sweet mother in law, who I am SURE is missing my little dude like crazy. She made us this beautiful white blanket that we are using to take pictures on every month to show how much he is growing. ONE WEEK OLD. Eli the Elephant and Dylan meeting for the first time. Didn't go well:) ONE MONTH OLD. Eli and Dylan are practically BFF's:) He is growing so much:) I just love this little man. Here are a couple more pictures from his 4 week "photo shoot".

His eyes are getting to be so blue:) And his hair is still getting lighter. I LOVE THIS KID!!

So, here ya go Grandma Walker. Dylan is excited to see you again in THREE WEEKS!

Fresh and New. Dylan's Professional Delivery Pictures

2011-03-21T11:20:00.003-07:00

Many of you know my girlfriend Jessica (Rands) Kettle from back in the day:) She is an INCREDIBLE photographer and raced down when I called her and told her I was in labor. She stayed in the room the entire time and took some timeless/amazing pictures. I am SOOO glad she was there. I don't remember much from my labor/delievery, so having these pictures means the world to me. She caught some amazing detail and incredible shots. I LOVE THEM! There are 317 pictures... no worries...I just posted a few:) THANKS JESS. I love you and honestly these pictures mean the world to me:)

Here is Dylan's delivery, in Pictures.

The epidural is in. Life can go on again:)

Brian was the best coach. I am SUCH a lucky girl.

I love that I am ripping his shirt off:) It got a little intense from time to time. (I was pushing)

Cheerleading squad.

Don't you love the toe curl?

In case your wondering, I HATED the mask. HATED HATED HATED.

My parents are amazing. It was so incredible to share this with them. There wasn't a dry eye in the place:)

Truely a miracle:) We love this little guy SOOO much:)

I love this picture. So alert and so beautiful!

My dad went out and got me a sandwhich from Gandolfos. It tasted like pure heaven:)

I am IN LOVE with this picture. Isn't he yummy?? 2 hours old and SOOO perfect!

Our first family picture:)

Don't you love all that hair??

Thanks auntie Jess. These pictures mean the world to me. If ANYONE has the opportunity to have someone (or jess:) photograph their birth...I HIGHLY recommend it. I may look like a truck ran me over...but I LOVE how fresh and new these pictures are.

2 Weeks Old

2011-03-15T20:47:00.002-07:00

My sweet baby boy is 2 weeks old! I can't believe I have been a mother for 2 weeks! We sure love this little guy and are so excited to watch him grow. We go to the doctor on Friday for his 2 week visit. Don't you love this little face!???!!

Dylan Edward Walker

2011-03-06T19:22:00.005-07:00

Sorry this has taken so long. We have had NOTHING but computer/camera issues for days. If you only knew how tricky I have had to be to get this post up. CRAZY!

Dear Dylan,
This is your story.
Wednesday Feb 23-
I thought my water had broken. I will leave the details to a memory, but trust me dude...I was not the only one that thought the fish was outta water. The doctor had stripped my membranes that morning, and while I was at work....the dam broke:)
Hospital Attempt #1

Don't I look SOOO happy:)??? I had three nurses throughout the night tell me that my water had broken, I was in labor and they were admitting me. I had also been told by the same three nurses that nevermind the tests showed that the water was still in tact. It was stressful. Those silly nurses were stressing me out.

Here is a picture of the hospital gowns that make you feel more naked than actually being naked.

This was after they told me we were staying and you were on your way. (Liars)
I went home feeling embarassed, stressed, tired and confused. I understand that many people have "false" labor...but honestly Dylan...you even fooled the nurses into thinking you were coming. Tricky litte fella:)

Monday Feb 28-
Hospital Attempt #2
Again...the dam broke (And don't be thinking I wet my pants. TRUST ME, I know the difference). BUT this time, I was having a hard time getting you to move. I hadn't felt you in about 15 hours and I was getting stressed. The doctor again told us to go in, and sure enough you were fine. I was still only dilated to a 1...but my cervix was prolapsed and putting me in ALOT of pain. So the lovely nurses gave me some morphine and loratab and we went home.

And so your story begins.
Tuesday March 1-
Hospital attempt #3
I had contractions starting at 3:00am. First it was every 15 minutes. Then every 10. Then 8 minutes apart. Then 5 and I was HURTING and then by 6:00pm (15 hours later) they were every 2-4 and we packed up and headed to the hospital, again.
I still was only a 1 but the contractions were so strong that the nurses kept me there for 6 hours just to make sure.
We were sent home at 1:00am. Tired and discouraged, we headed to Grandma's to sleep. By this time, I had been in "Active" labor for 22 hours.

Wednesday March 2- THE BIG DAY!
We had a doctors appt in the morning, and I was going to kick the doctors teeth in if I hadn't progressed. I was still having contractions and from the parking lot of the doctors office to the room I had 6 contractions in 10 minutes...and I was in tears. The doctor checked me and said...
"Congratulations, you are dilated to a 5. Head over to Labor and Delivery!!"
We stopped by Roxberry Smoothie on our way to the hospital...and I pounded down that smoothie. I knew it would be my last meal for a while.

Trust me. I know how good I look. I am only including this picture for your sake. This was before the epidural:)
I wanted to go as long as I could without the major drugs....When I got to a six and the nurse suggested it...I took it. I was so tired from having contractions for so long and I was begining to loose energy and strength.
I got the epidural around noon and was so happy. I wanted a lower dose so I could still feel the pressure...but not the pain. It was marvelous.
At about 4:00pm the doctor came and broke my water and said I was a 7. He wanted me to get to a 10 and then "rest and decend"...basically meaning I let my body take over for an hour, while at a 10 to let you ease slowly into the actual process.
At 5:45pm I began pushing.
Your arrival was SUCH a big deal, that half the town was in the room.
Daddy, Grandpa and Grandma Davis, Katie, Carly and Jessica Kettle. It started off as a small gathering, and quickly grew. Landon and MaLese couldn't make it because of their kids, and I wasn't planning on the large gathering, so they couldn't make plans.
Jessica took some AMAZING pictures and we will post those soon.
Being the open person that I am, I really didn't care who was there. PLUS my eyes were squeezed shut for two hours anyway. I did shut everyone up, once. I needed to focus:)
I was so focused that I didn't even know the doctor was in the room. I was also so focused that I didn't know how close you were....I really wanted to watch on the mirrors but I tuned EVERYONE but your dad out, and had no idea that you were well on your way.

After 41 hours...my life was changed forever.I gave three big pushes and POP! here you are.
I am so glad that everyone was able to be there and witness such a miracle. There wasn't a dry eye in the room. I will never forget the feeling I got as I looked over to see your daddy picking you up for the first time. Amazing. You were beautiful.
I don't have any pictures from the labor room...because Jessica has them all...and we ALL know she took some incredible pictures. I can't wait to see them.

Dylan Edward Walker
March 2, 2011 @ 7:48pm
7lbs 5oz and 20 inches long.

Here a couple of random pictures from the past couple of days.

You LOVE your guppy blanket from Aunty Jess. The little fish are my favorite:)

This is a personal favorite. Two of my girl friends from work made you this "angel" onesie. It is DARLING! I love the wings:)

This is our first family picture. This was taken right before we left the hospital.

Dylan's first car ride.

You have SOO much dark blonde hair. We all love your pocket mullet in the back. SOOO cute!

Grandma and Grandpa Walker have been here for the past few days. Grandma Walker gave you your first bath...at home. You did really well....just a few shrieks and shrills....soon you will love to be naked. Baths are the best:)

This is your first girlfriend, Amelia. Isn't she beautiful. She was born exactally two weeks before you, and she is quite the fox. Her mom Ali and are really good friends...and even took pictures of our bellies together, for your wedding album. Your welcome:)

We have had WAY too much fun with you. Daddy has decided that I am the lunch wagon and he is the mule....I am constantly feeding you and he is my pack mule:) and FINALLY tonight you peed on daddy while he was changing you. Classic. I laughed so hard!

Well little buddy...we are so in love with you and can't wait to watch you grow. You are quite the chill little fella and only fuss when we change your wee little bum. You are so tiny and now that you are getting the hang of eating...we can't wait to fatten you up.

We love you and welcome to our family. Sometimes daddy and I just STARE at you and giggle at your many faces. So far our favorites are your "ET face"( You stretch your neck up and wrinkle your forehead) and your "baby bugs" face (you make this while sucking on your binki. It totally looks like you have bunny teeth:)

Thanks for making me a mommy. I love you SOOO much!

Love,

The lunch wagon and the mule. :)

A letter for Guppy.

2011-02-21T13:19:00.005-07:00

Family Picture. 37 weeks (Valentines Day 2011)
Dear Guppy,
First of all, I promise someday you'll have a real name. I have a feeling we are going to break your cousin Koda's heart when we tell her that's not your real name. She sure loves you:) and loves going into your room and checking out all your cool toys and clothes. "Tuppy's Shews...Tuppy's sox's, Tuppy's bed". She talks to you in my belly alot:)

Here we are in the final stretch. Less than two weeks til your due date, and offically three weeks from today is my induction date. Let's not go that long. Mommy and Daddy can't WAIT to meet you, and Mommy wants to lay on her tummy:) You are due ANYTIME now. Two weeks ago our doctor told us that you were 80% effaced and starting to dilate:) GO LITTLE BUDDY!! However, nothing changed at last weeks appt...so lets make some changes for wednesday. Wanna go running? HOWEVER, at last weeks appt we started noticing that Mommy is losing weight. Good job little dude. Only 2 pounds...but 2 pounds IS 2 pounds. My body is TOTALLY preparing for you to come. I feel bikini weather coming on shortly:) (YA RIGHT!!! Nasty. Nasty. Nasty.)

The doctor has been ever so impressed with our blood pressure thoughout the whole pregnancy. We are LOW LOW LOW. We already make a good team:) I haven't had any swelling yet and my belly button hasn't poped. ALL GOOD THINGS my little friend. Keep it up. :) However, mommy tested postive for Group B Strep...bummer. No worries, we'll get some good hearty antibiotics in mommy before you are born and you should be JUST fine.

I am still craving mexican food with you. Nothing makes me happier than cheese these days. I also love fruit. Daddy let me buy some costco mango's the other day. OH MY GOODNESS. Talk about sweet nectar from heaven. You are LOVING them:) Also this week we have welcomed small amounts of easter candy into our lives. SPLENDID!! Small amounts only. We don't want mommy to get too much more chubby:)

Daddy got a new job and started last week. He is LOVING it and we are loving the hours. He is now working in Alpine and is 5 minutes away from us:) He works with your uncle Landon and the two of them have way too much fun:) Daddy is back to 9-5 and we COULDN'T be more excited for the opportunity he has to work with this great company. What a HUGE blessing:)

Your room is ALMOST ready for your big arrival. Daddy and Grandpa are working on your hutch as we speak. I am DYING to get this little number in your room. Then it will be complete:) Your bed is made and ready for you, and the diaper genie is all set up for all your fantastic blow-outs. Yeah. Once we get the hutch in there, we'll post pictures for the world to see:)

Well little buddy we can't wait to meet you and hope you enjoy your last days in womb-land. Good luck little buddy. Just remember, we are in this together. Let's not pull any funny busniess on your way out. Come when your ready, but make it snappy. Tuck and roll baby. Tuck and Roll.
We love you.
Mommy and Daddy

Ground Hog Bash 2011

2011-02-02T20:09:00.003-07:00

HAPPY GROUNDHOG's DAY!!!
As you may all remember...we (Brian) are big believers in this simply forgotten holiday. Brian and his sisters are FIRM believers in the magic of the groundhog:)
This year we had a groundhog prediction party. Basically people came "wearing" their prediction. Will it be 6 more weeks of winter...(ugly sweaters, snow gear) or an early spring (summer clothes).
We had a chili cookoff, and of course...groundhog cake.

Here are the winter predictors...warm wooley hats, sweaters, long sleeves...

Here are the summer predictors...coconut bras, shorts, mumu's, sunglasses, short sleeves...

I know what your thinking....Nice Coconuts. Thanks, they are real:) I got them in Hawaii.

Brian is a secret member of the "inner circle" and that is why he gets the privilage of wearing a top hat and suit.....
Along with running the show, he also gives us a history lesson on groundhogs and a special unknown facts.

We had a little contest....and strongly believe that Katie and Cory won the contest for costumes. They came a little late and missed the group shot...but they deserved a picture all on their own.
Katie and I had the same idea and both wore our coconut bras....she also topped her outfit off with a bikini bottom:) Cory wore a LOVELY wet suit:) he may have been the warmest spring predictor there:)

We ended the night with full belly's and the movie Groundhogs day. (Of course).

THE best part is....today, Phil (our groundhog friend) says that it will be an EARLY SPRING!! HOORAY!!!

Happy Groundhogs Day.

One small step for Woman, One GIANT leap for Pregnant Woman

2011-01-27T19:28:00.003-07:00

I painted my own toe-nails!!!

That's right ladies....at almost 35 weeks...

I was able to somehow bend over and paint my little piggy's.

There is nothing better than freshly painted pigs.

I look at it this way, if I go into Labor (before I get a pedicure)...the doctor will have SOMETHING pretty to look at. I am always thinking of others:)

I was so excited...I left Brian a note to wake me up when he got home. I made him turn on the light...and check out my masterpieces. He was so proud.

Heading South. . . .

2011-01-17T23:26:00.002-07:00

This is me and the womb nugget 2 weeks ago, at 31 weeks.

I am OFFICALLY 33 weeks...and counting down:)

Yesterday morning, I woke up and noticed that my little pal has dropped south:) He has decided to make his decent into the lower region of my body, and therefore...HE IS OUT OF MY RIBS!!! Hooray! I can breathe and the heart burn is almost gone....however, I visit the ladies room about 3 times an hour now. It is so crazy to see my belly now. It is SOO much lower than it has been, and I am headed straight out. I have decided that come 38 weeks....I am getting him out:) I am going to try every wives tale in the book.

Ready for the plan?

Run to the gym, while eating a spicy burrito, one foot on the crub and one foot on the street. THEN, I am going to jump on the tramp, while drinking that nasty oil everyone talks about. THEN I am going to enjoy a nice long food massage and then guess what I am going to be doing that evening...making sweet ______. (fill in the blank)

For all you dirty minded people out there...the answer is making sweet treats for my neighbors! ;)

I am still working my little tail off...but luckily it helps the time go fast. I am hoping to work up until the day I am standing on a ladder at work and my water breaks. How classic would that be:) Hehehehe....a girl can dream.

Currently, the little womb nugget is quite busy and LOVES to show off for Brian. I love how whenever Brian comes home from work, the little dude goes CRAZY showing off his latest and greatest tricks for his daddy. These two are going to be the best of buddies. I LOVE that Brian talks to him and enjoys feeling him move and kick. He is seriously adorable with my belly and I can't wait for these two boys of mine to meet:)

Let the count down begin.

If you have any tips on how to speed up the cooking time on my little womb nugget...let me know. Come 38 & 39 weeks...i'll try any and everything:) I am SOOO excited to meet him:)

Family Picture 2010

2011-01-09T22:47:00.002-07:00

I know this is a little late:) But here is our updated family picture, as of December! This was a last minute, quick thinking shot that Katie's bro in law took for us, and I think it turned out pretty great. Sorry you can't see my little man, but those pictures are coming. I need to have a "dang I look SEXY" day before I can post any pictures:) I only have 8 weeks left!! YAHOO!!! He's a mover and a shaker and I can't wait to finally meet him!

Sorry for the lack of pictures, but my trusty camera finally has hit the dust. Poor little guy.

Alive.

2010-12-14T00:34:00.002-07:00

Holy Moly. It has been way to dang long since I have posted. Normally I wouldn't bore you with my lame excuses....but this time, they are far from lame. Ready?
5.Work. Need I say more? I manage a RETAIL store. I live there durning the holidays. Live there. Luckily, 98.5% of the time, I love my job. I LOVE my girls I work with...and love the customers...MOST of the time. :)
4. Busy. I swear I am NEVER home. Just ask my family. I live in my car. I am just a wanted woman, I guess.
3. Sleep. Or lack there of. I haven't been sleeping all that great at night, due to LOVELY lower back spasms. Honestly, they are a gem. I thought I was having a kidney stone...just at night....for weeks. Now the doctor has found I have spasms that are keeping me up. I have been really hesitant to take ANY while prego...however, the muscle relaxers...have worked WONDERS. I am nice again:)
2. Brian is working swing shift. SO, he works from 3pm-midnight and I see him for about 30 minutes in the morning when I head off to work, and 30 minutes at night when I stay up to see him. It sure makes our weekends and days off REALLY special. I Love that boy and I am so grateful for his sacrafice right now. I got myself a keeper:)
1. I'm pregnant. 28 weeks to be exact. HELLO 3rd TRIMESTER!!! I am SOO excited to meet my little jumping bean. This little dude is ONE BUSY FELLOW. I love it. I LOVE LOVE LOVE feeling him swim laps around my belly, do squats on my bladder and pull ups on my ribs. It is so crazy to realize that I am a mommy:) I can't wait to meet him!!!
Pictures coming soon. Me and my camera haven't been getting along lately. I shall post pictures of my big belly soon. It will make you ALL want to rub it:)

22 weeks...and counting

2010-11-01T20:01:00.003-07:00

Which one of us is 22 weeks pregnant with a baby and which one of us is 5 seconds pregnant with a halloween pumpkin??

Winner: To be announced later:)

2010-10-21T18:48:00.002-07:00

IT'S A BOY!!

What a FUN FUN day!! The ultrasound was SO fun! Guppy had his hands over his head, and then waved his little fingers at us:) Talk about melting our little hearts!!! The doctor did all the measurements and said that everything looks great. Guppy was moving and kicking throughout the whole ultrasound:) It was so fun to see him and feel him move at the same time. It was good for Brian to see it aswell...I think it made it feel more real to him! what a great experince!

Guppy was a little jokester and wouldn't spread his tiny little legs for us. The doctor was moving him all over and finally caught a little glimpse of the goods:) Sure enough... BOY! We are SOOO excited and are off to Park City this weekend to celebrate thanks to a dear friend of ours who is letting us use her condo this weekend! Park city outlets...HERE WE COME!

Draino Test

2010-10-20T19:52:00.003-07:00

Durning the course of our pregnancy...Brian and I have taken every test, done all the voo-doo crap we can think of to figure out the sex of our little womb nugget.
The ring over the right hand....says Boy
The energy test (kind of like the ring...but with her own special baby predictor)....says Boy
The Chinese sex calendar...says Boy.
As you can see, clearly we are having a boy.
But wait.
Have you heard about the Draino Test? One of my customers actually went home and got me crystal draino, so that I might test my urine to see what my baby is. She was a perfect stranger by the way...but was SOOO determined that her test NEVER fails...she went home and brought me back, Crystal Draino. (Which in case you are wondering....is kinda hard to find in stores, apparently)
SO. I decided to take, yet another, test.
This one seems...and I say this lightly....a little more accurate. Maybe. This is "science". Kinda. She swears, and a few other people swear that this test NEVER FAILS. Well, in 11 hours and 30 minutes, we will know:)
Because I know the curiousity is KILLING you...here is a step by step guide on the "Draino Test"

Step One: Drink lots of water....until you feel as if you are going to burst.
Step Two: Pee into a plastic cup. (The red "SOLO" cups are best. More sturdy and tall.) Honestly by this time in the pregnancy, you should be used to peeing on things...so this shouldn't be hard.
Step Three: GO OUTSIDE. Honestly don't EVEN mess around with the idea of doing this inside. Find a storm drain. You WILL thank me later.

Step Four: In another Red Solo cup, place your crystal draino. Remember....OVER THE STORM DRAIN!
Step Five: (For some reason I can blog about my deepest darkest secrets on this blog and post pictures about nearly EVERYTHING...however, posting a color picture of my urine...felt wrong. Trust me....that was pee. Fresh pee. Remember the first picture, I really filled that cup.) Slowly pour your "fresh" urine into the draino filled cup. I have no idea the measurements....just start pouring. The magic doesn't take long.
Step Six: Watch and PLUG YOUR NOSE!!! For some reason, this chemical reaction smells like DEATH! (I know, it's just pee...trust me. It is crazy smelling.)

Step Seven: Time to evaulate your results.
If the "mixture" turns brown and foams up...just a little, and kinda begins to separate....You are having a boy.
If the "mixture" turns aqua and nearly foams over the cup....you are a having a girl.
As you can tell by the picture, my mixture turned aqua and almost overflowed. It was WILD the way this little cup foamed, sizzled and stunk. Honestly we thought the cup would melt it got so hot! Such NASTY fun!

Step eight: Do not get too close to subject matter...seriously one smelly cup-o-pee. But, you must remove potent pee somehow and somewhere....Your neighboors lawn is NOT a smart spot.
Step nine: Dispose of evidence

Step ten: Kiss your honey bunz. There is a 50% chance that this test is correct...and you both are so thrilled!

Step Eleven: Call your mother. She is DYING to hear the news.

Step Tweleve: Go Shopping. Who needs a ultrasound? This is high tech science:)

Only 10 hours and 15 minutes until we go to the Doctor....this little womb nugget better get ready to show off all of it's parts and peices....WE CAN'T WAIT!

Time to put these tests and theories to an end!! Spread 'em little peanut!

One Year Down....Eternity to Go!!!

2010-10-18T23:04:00.003-07:00

October 16, 2009
Mt. Timpanogos Temple

The faces say....PURE JOY:)

October 16, 2010

One year later...a little family of three:)

Our anniversary marked our 20 week mark! We are half way there!

This year for our anniversary we had plans to head to St. George and spend the weekend basking in the sun. However, due to some technicial difficulties...our plans fell through for friday night and we ended up (SUPER LAST MINUTE) grabbing a hotel friday night Downtown SLC. We stayed in a beautiful room at the Homewood Suites and ate an amazing meal at Biaggi's (AMAMZING italian place) Saturday we headed down to St. George with Brian's cousin Cody and his wife Alycia. We stayed in a condo down there and ate, hiked, ate and ate some more. It was a great weekend!

Happy One Year baby!! Thanks for sticking with me:) I love you!

"We made a baby" Contest

2010-10-11T19:10:00.003-07:00

Image from Google Images'

We find out on Friday the 22 whether Guppy is a Boy or Girl!!! The doctors office is making me wait until 21 weeks. Grrr.... I realize that "back in the day" you had to wait until the little thing sprung forth from your womb...but I am a modern day girl, who LOVES modern technology. I NEED TO KNOW WHAT MY BABY IS!! I think boy, Brian thinks girl. Either way, one of us is right:) BUT, we would like to take a poll to see what you think. We are keeping track of peoples guesses...and the closest person will win a little prize, no matter how far away you live.

SO, in the comment box...leave the following information to enter the "We made a Baby" contest.

Gender, Weight, Height, Date, Hair Color, Eye Color.

Just for your guessing info...

I was 6lbs 11 oz and Brian was 8lbs 14 oz.

We are due March 7, 2011

Good luck:)

Boise State vs Virgina Tech Football Game

2010-09-23T18:04:00.004-07:00

For those of you who do not know....my husband is the BIGGEST BSU fan. Ever. I think his blood is actually orange and blue. SO, in order to win wife of the year award....I humored him and we threw a wild BSU kick off party. Brian has been planning this for MONTHS, and has been counting down for football season since the second it ended:) Therefore, for BSU's first game of the season vs Virgina Tech, we decided to go all out. (PS...this was on Labor day. I am a wee bit behind)

Here is the set up. EVERYTHING had to be BLUE & ORANGE.
Brian even bought big bag of M&M's and we went through and pulled out
all the blue and orange ones:) Obessed?? Maybe.

Here is the grub. Blue jello, orange jello, Sunkist, Blue Mtn Dew, Blue koolaid, Blue veggie dip, blue corn chips, queso dip, bbq and chessey looking chips, wings, kabobs, sausage...you get the point....all man food, and all BLUE AND ORANGE. I must say, my honey bunz is quite creative.

Brian hugged that football for most of the third quarter and all of the fourth. He was quite stressed. I guess this was a big deal:) Here he is, talking to his family back in Boise. They were nervous and sweating as well. They ALL are HUGE fans!

Throughout the evening we had 30 people show up. It was quite intense. We held the shin dig and my parents house....with a TV upstairs and downstairs.

Here are our good friends Matt and Keri McGhee... we forgot to get pictures with Jake and Suzanne, who are one month behind us in their pregnancy!!!

THANK GOODNESS they won. It was touch and go there in the end. Brian and a bunch of other guys were pacing around the basement...I think they wore a hole in the carpet:) Here is my little bump as of early september...trust me I am MUCH bigger now. I will post a picture soon to prove it. The littlest bronco is growing:)

In case you are dying to know, BSU won 33 to 30....and beat them within the last 2 minutes of the game. Needless to say, my baby nearly cried he was so excited.

Go Broncos:)

In case you were wondering...

2010-09-01T21:35:00.002-07:00

Pregnant women should NEVER watch chick flicks. EVER.
Especially alone.

I bawled through P.S. I love you. Seriously.....sobbed.

Introducing Guppy

2010-08-23T22:38:00.003-07:00

Hi, my name is Guppy. I am just over 2 inches long and I weigh 1/2 ounce, I like to compare myself to the size of a lime. I am over 12 weeks old and growing big and strong every day.

When my Mommy first went potty on the stick...and it came out positive, my Daddy couldn't believe it, and made her take another one...2 in 1 hour! Then a couple days later, she had to take another one! My silly daddy. A postive is a postive:) BUT, he is so excited to meet me. He talks to me all the time and rubs my mommy's belly when she is feeling yucky. He's going to be so fun:)

Now that you are all excited to meet me, let me tell you a little bit about my wee self.

I enjoy anything with potatoes, especially mashed. I think I get this from my Daddy; he is from Idaho. I guess I am his little "spud" or "spud-let".

I haven't craved much sugar, but trust me....my time will come. However, don't tell Grandpa Davis, but I do have a hankering for M&M's every once in a while. Especially the Pretzel ones...again, they have salt:)

I am not a fan of Alfredo Sauce or Ham...even the smell puts me over the edge. Honestly, even the look of white sauce on anything looks nasty. Maybe someday i'll like it...but SICK, not now.

I love my mom and dad's bed and enjoy a good nap. However, I do make my Mommy get up 100 times a night to use the little girls room....I find it quite funny. I make her think she needs to go, so she runs in there...and just a wee trickle comes out. Then I throw my teeny little head back and laugh. Someday she'll think its funny too. I just gotta remind her that I am still in there.

I am not a huge fan of car rides, and I let Daddy and Uncle Lance know that last week on our road trip to California. How do I put this tactfully; Mommy barfed her guts out. I was proud of her for not getting it in her hair or all over the inside of the car. However, I don't think Uncle Lance and Daddy enjoyed the show. I felt better, that's for sure.

This past week I decided to pop out a bit and show Mommy and the rest of the world that I am in here and growing. Mommy's not huge yet, just getting a little bit of a belly. However, I don't feel bad. I need the space. I have a lot of work to do in here.

I am waiting until October to spread my tiny legs and show the world what I am made of. I love driving my parents crazy and not exposing myself until then. My daddy swears up and down that I am going to be his little princess, and Mommy thinks I am going to be her big football star. Mommy and Daddy already got a little excited and bought me an outfit...one for each flavor. I love having my own little secret.

I am planning my trip out of this nice warm uterus, sometime early March. The Dr says March 7th....but I have plans of my own. My mommy has her own idea on when she would like me to come...but I'm making the travel plans. This is a big day for me, I want to be fully cooked and ready for this grand entrance.

Today Mommy and Daddy got to hear my tiny heart beat. The Dr was pretty great and didn't make Mommy strip down and put those funny looking gowns on. I for one am not a fan of those....I feel cold and invaded and I am pretty sure my Mommy isn't a huge fan either:)

Well, like I said...I am busy growing, moving and shaking...so I must be headed for bed. I've got a busy agenda this week of developing my reflexes. Do you know that this week I am able to curl my fingers and toes.....that is why I was finally able to get this email out. I no longer have webbed fingers. Aghhh what a relief.

Well this is Guppy signing off. Hope you all feel like you have gotten to know me better.

For those of you who are a little slow....and need a little explanation....
I'M PREGNANT!!!

Hello...anyone home?

2010-08-12T17:36:00.002-07:00

Whoops. Where did the time go. I have updates. I have pictures. I don't have time. Sweet cheeks and I are headed to Lake Tahoe and Yosemite on Saturday, and therefore I have swamped. BUT I do feel updates coming. Where has summer gone? I swear I am not lazy, just busy. I know, crappy excuse. Forgive.
Maybe if you all left comments on how much you missed me, loved me, wished you could be me....then I would feel more inclined to blog. :) J/k don't let my head get any bigger, I already know how much I mean to all of you. I am truely amazing.
Unless I get eatten up by bears this weekend, talk to you next week.
:) Me

Freedom Run 5K

2010-07-12T10:30:00.004-07:00

On July 5th, Provo City held the annual Freedom Run. Brian and his family have been participating in many events over the years....but this year the only ones that could attend were Brian, Me, Carly and Brian's Sister Krista and her two kiddo's. We got up at 5am, and left the house at 5:30am. Needless to say it was early and a wee bit chilly. Who knew we would be shivering in JULY! I am not sure why the pictures are so blue, except for that it was too cold for the camera:)

Carly was a champ and ran the whole thing by her self!! She only came in 5 minutes behind Brian!! GO GIRL!

Wow, I look like death in this picture.
Krista and I ran together, at a steady normal pace. :)
Brian made it in 25:10!!! Go babe!! He usually does the 10k, but wanted to hang back with the common folk. Maybe next year:)
Afterwards we headed to Spanish Fork to have breakfast and lunch with Granny & Gramps Hansen. Brian and I crashed like babies in the grass and fell asleep for an hour:) It was marvelous.
Hope everyone had a fun and safe 3/4/5th of July. Which ever day you celebrated:)

7 Peaks

2010-07-02T22:44:00.002-07:00

Last weekend my Mom had two free tickets to Seven Peaks Water Park and gave them to Brian and I. It was so nice to be outside and just relaxing in the water. The park was fairly busy, but we were still able to make it on some rides. I felt like we were teenagers again!! I still get giddy about rides and themeparks:) We were only able to be there about 4 hours, but well worth the trip!

Emmett,ID Fathers Day 2010

2010-07-02T22:29:00.003-07:00

Father's Day weekend, Brian and I headed up to Emmett, Idaho for a family gathering. We were able to see his three sisters and their families aswell as Brian's Parents:) We had a great weekend, filled with games, amazing food, games, and some more games. On Saturday we went to the Cherry Festival; went to a baby animal petting zoo, drank delicious Slush Spins and watched the Gem County Parade. It was SOO much fun to be with Brian's family and to be outside!! Hooray for Summer! (Finally!)

One of the big reasons for this weekends visit, was to meet the almost new Brother in Law. Alicia, Brian's younger sister and Aaron are getting married in SEPTEMBER!! So of course we had to start planning the wedding!!! (Alicia is sitting next to me, holding our nephew Christian and her so to be hubby is sitting next to her)

Here is exactally half the fam. We are missing two brothers, one bro in law, one sis in law and 6 kiddo's. Maybe next time!!

Here are the sissy's...(Me, Rachel, Alicia & Krista) I could not have asked for a better in-law family. I am SOOO blessed! This picture isn't quite complete, we are missing Deanna...hopefully I can meet her at the wedding this September:)

We had a great weekend, and it went by way to quickly. Luckily we get to see everyone in a couple of weeks!! Thanks Mom and Dad for a great weekend! We love you!

Happy Birthday Baby!!!

2010-06-09T20:59:00.003-07:00

On Monday, June 7 my sweet cheeks celebrated his big 3-0. I had to work all day Monday...but I woke him up with donuts, chocolate milk and mango/orange juice....and the Indiana Jones box set. He was thrilled:)
Little did he know, the fun wasn't going to stop there.
I threw him a "surprise gathering"...because I wasn't allowed to throw him a surprise party:) We had a great time, with plenty of food and a fun game of SCUM on the pool table.
He was surprised....and still loves me:)
Happy Birthday Baby. Just think, 30 is the new 20. :) Love you!

LOOK AT THOSE CANDLES!!!
Don't worry, the fire department was on standby.

GOOD JOB BABY!! (he almost needed an oxygen tank...poor old guy:) just kidding.

Moab- Memorial Weekend

2010-06-02T21:32:00.005-07:00

For Memorial weekend, my family headed out to Moab for some fourwheeling and camping. We had two trailers and one BIG tent. We ate, played in dirt, played games and hiked...and I think we slept somewhere in there, however I am not quite sure:)
Friday night we got there and went on a short ride and played games.
Saturday we went on a long ride and went into "Hey Joe" Mine...it was quite the adventure climbing in and out...you basically had to scoot on your stomach!

And here is a picture inside the mine...Only my parents, Carly, Brian and I went on this ride, it was too long for the kids.

It was huge inside...really dark and back in the mine divided into three tunnels! CRAZY!
On the ride home, I got a little heat sick, and barfed up starbursts on the side of the trail...bummer. After a ton of water, rest and gatorade...I was feeling like brand new that night.
Sunday we headed over to Arches National Park and hiked to the delicate arch (the one on the utah license plates)....it was quite warm, but had a great time!

Everyone including the children came....Koda loves her new little backpack:)

We think we are so hot!

Here is the family picture:) I swear my mom is in there...she is just hiding in the back:)

Meet Kaleb...my little 3 month old nephew....isn't he a doll?? I love this little kid!

This is Koda....she is my little buddy. I love living right next to these kiddos...we have SOOO much fun! (She just cooled off with a refreshing Capri Sun)

I seriously love this girl!!! She loved playing in the rocks and fourwheeling...my kinda woman:)

Where is dad??

We all voted that this was the cutest little wedgie anyone had ever seen:) PS....don't you love my hair. Fantastic!

Koda LOVES fourwheeling....and couldn't get enough of it. She went on a special ride with grandpa and grandma...and totally fell asleep...grandpa had to hold her head up the whole ride back. AND...incase you were worried, she was wearing a helmet, it just wasn't working with the camera:)

Here was our little home. Landon and MaLese slept in the trailer with the babies, mom/dad and carly slept in the toy hauler and Katie/Cory, Bri and I slept in the Castle on the rocks (tent). We had a great site, with hardly any bugs....seriously, we saw like three!! It was great!

Here is Katie and Cory....don't ask. We didn't, we just took pictures:)

Helmet Heads....I felt like a mario kart racer:)

Monday we went on another family ride and then while the rest of the family headed home, Brian and I headed off to Canyonlands for a little site seeing....

We had such a great weekend! Thanks Mom and Dad!

By the way...I am going to try and be better at blogging...I have been getting in trouble by alot of you:) I honestly don't even have a good excuse anymore:)

How do you do it??

2010-05-08T22:53:00.003-07:00

Calling all wives...
Alright ladies, gimmie some advice. I am almost 7 months into this wife business...and I feel like I have missed the boat somewhere. Was there an..."how to be an amazing wife" class that I didn't take?
Don't get me wrong....honey bunz still loves me, I am just wanting/needing to be better.

I don't cook. HOWEVER, he knew this before he married me, so therefore...who really is at fault:) But still, I am sure deep down in his sweet soul he wishes his wifey would put her domestic apron on and whip up a delightful home cooked meal. I've tried...but I failed. I can make the food look good (that is my creative, decorating side...) but it still manages to taste somewhat like dog meat. Hungry yet?

We have been moved into our new place for two weeks now...and I still haven't got this place under control. Seriously....how long should it take, it is only the two of us. As I am sitting here now, in the living room...looking at the floor, I realize that I haven't vacuumed since after we moved in. I am sure 10 of you just gasped in disappointment...get over it and come vacuum my house:)

FOR THE RECORD...I am not even going to mention the laundry. Not a single word.

Now...on the positive side, 1/4 of my house is decorated:) Seriously, we all know where my priorities are! Like I said, just 1/4...the rest is sitting in the spare bedroom begging me to be put away. Honestly, after decorating for 8 hours a day for other people....sometimes I don't feel like hanging pictures, dusting frames or fluffing greenery! Shame on me. Although other times, fluffing my precious gems seems more important than dinner and dishes, and far more fun:)

For the record....honey bunz is an amazing husband. He cooks like a chef and has NEVER once complained about my lack of cooking ablities. He also helps out A TON around the house. Always asking to do more....he loves "honey-do" lists...and I hate making them. AND....I should mention that he HATES it when I take out the trash. Hates it. What a sweet heart. Now you see why I want to be better! Look who I married:)

NOW for the confession. I have spent the last 2 hours blog stalking. (Gasp) I know...I know...you are all thinking, slap your apron on and grab a cook book/ plug in the stinkin vacuum/ hang that picture that has been sitting on the floor in the hall for two weeks. . . . . blah blah blah.
However, I have noticed that you ladies are amazing. I have noticed that you new mothers out there have it more together than I do. You mothers with 15+ kids have your houses cleaner than mine. You wives feed your husbands like kings and from the looks of things, your food even tastes good. Seriously ladies...don't make me name drop and call you out personally. You know who you are. How do you do it?

Come on ladies...share your dirty little secrets. I am going for wife of the year and could use some pointers!! What are your tricks? I don't even have kids yet and I am failing the wife of the year award. HOW DO YOU DO IT?

MOVING DAY!

2010-04-23T08:30:00.002-07:00

Dear Mother Nature,
Please stop raining. We are trying to move, you have decided to pour your heart out. I understand you are upset, but WHY the two times that we have tried to move things this week must you pour pigs and chickens. I wouldn't be so upset if it was just a gentle drizzle...but seriously, ease up.
Yours Truely,
Drowned Rat.

Too bad I didn't read this tip last night while packing.
Bummer.

L.I.F.E.

2010-04-07T20:31:00.002-07:00

Life is SUPER busy right now. So busy in fact....I have neglected my second love...blogging.
I will now explain why I have left you all in the dark.
Grab a cookie, this could get boring.

SO....here it is, 9:30pm on a beautiful wednesday evening and I am jamming out to some tunes, chewing minty gum and packing up my house. You may be wondering to yourself...what kind of tunes am I jamming too...(currently listening to Creed...I need good packing music). Second, you may be wondering what kind of gum I am chewing...Green. And third, you are probably wondering why I am packing up my lovely abode.
Well....here ya go.
Back in early Feb, baby cakes lost his job:( It wasn't his dream job or anything, but still a bummer to the checkbook. As you all know, this current economy is not super fantastic to be job hunting in....SO, we are still looking. He has been offered some jobs, but they really won't work for our simple yet fanastic lifestyle (ie...moving across the country, working EVERY sunday until the day he dies, and working at 3am (and getting paid in peanuts) SO....we are still looking. No worries though, we have grown more in the last two and a half months then we could have ever thought possible. We have learned a simple lesson in food storage (thank GOODNESS for cereal) and have learned lessons that will only benefit us in the future. What a great blessing it has been to learn and grow together.
Are you bored yet???

SO, back to the packing (as I just turned around and saw piles of empty boxes....whoops, I got distracted!)

When we signed our lease for our apartment, we only signed a 6 month lease...I have no idea why, but at the time we both felt that 6 months was the best decision. Recently my brother bought a house and my dad and him have been finishing the basement to be a full apartment. Wouldn't you know, the month our lease is up, is the same month they are looking for renters...:) So, we are packing up and headed to live in my brothers basement. I will go from a 5 minute commute to a 25 minute...but living by family will make it worth it. PLUS we get granite countertops in our kitchen. SOLD! This will give us some time to figure out our next step and we don't have to sign a lease:) yahoo! Plus I get to live right next to my adorable neice and nephew! DOUBLE bonus!

This should help you understand why I have been neglecting my sweet blog and blogging friends. I still spy on you fine people from time to time, so keep up the posting. In the mean time, if you know of a job for baby cakes, shoot me an email :) Honestly, we are learning it is not what you know, but who ya know!

I better get my bunz in gear before baby cakes gets home from basketball...I haven't packed a single box:)
Love to all!!!
-Me

Sealed for Time and all Eternity!

2010-03-09T19:37:00.006-07:00

Woah...I got a little off schedule. HOWEVER, have no fear. I am back:) As promised...here are the wedding day pictures; at the Timpanogos Temple.

I was SOOO nervous that it was going to snow on my wedding day...this is Utah. The weather changes every five minutes. When Katie got married in August, it POURED! But....it was PERFECTLY sunny, not a cloud in the sky and warm, esp for middle of October:)

Here is Brian's immediate family...we are missing one brother, one sis in law and 4 nieces and nephews.

The Ma, Pa and In-Laws. . . .

My Family. Missing my niece Koda...she was sleeping.

Many of you know....I have been in QUITE a few weddings over the years. The joke was..."Always a Bridesmaid, Never a Bride..." So I decided to have my own "27 Dresses" shot...(however, I shorted out at 18:)

Here are my girls...

April, Lindsey, Me, Annie...Logan Roomies.

His and her's Sisters...
Hers- MaLese, Carly, Katie

His- Rachel, Alicia, Krista

Megan, Jessica, Sabrina, Tracy, Kylee, Kim...Highschool Besties

Keesa, Liz and Alicia....More Logan Roomies

I LOVE this shot. Talk about the worlds BEST support team:)

And of course the HANDSOME MEN! Esp the Groom. What a stinkin stud.

L to R

Brian's Brother-in-laws, Clark and Travis....Brian's Brother Mike (Missing other Brother Lance...he came later)

My Brother Landon and my bro in law Cory

Two of my FAVORITE shots. LOVE THESE!! Seriously...isn't he HOT? My goodness I have good taste:)

I love these aswell. SUCH an amazing day! Just LOOK at that SKY!! Perfectly clear.

I swear I won't take as long with the reception...I am just trying to string you lovely ladies along:) Especially you Sabrina....Sorry I told you it was posted, and it wasn't. I am a jerk:) LOVE YA!

Wedding Day Breakfast

2010-03-05T17:39:00.006-07:00

The wedding breakfast turned out beautiful. My in-laws did an incredible job with the food and decorating. Seriously, my Mother in law is an amazing and talented cook. Everything was delicious. She made all the sweet breads, jams, and granola. What a woman:) The decorating was darling. I LOVED it!

YUMM!

The apples were our centerpieces. SO cute!

She even got Brian and I fruity pebbles:)

Here are the mothers, pouring their hearts out . . . . .

and the fathers, weeping like children:)

Kim is one of the MASTER minds behind this whole marriage. She is one of my best friends and also Brian's cousin:)

The next picture is 4/5 of Brian's siblings. Krista, Mike, Rachel and Alicia.

Here is Landon, MaLese and Koda....and a sibling hug on the Walker side:)

Here are my girls....aren't they HOT?? Serioulsy, I have babes for friends. They all looked SMOKIN! (Jess, Sabs, Tracy)

And of course....us. Sitting back soaking this all in. It was so amazing to be surrounded by family and friends and fantastic food. Thank you to everyone who made this breakfast possible.

After we stuffed our bellies....we were off to the TEMPLE:)

Stay tuned.

Snowed in

2010-03-05T12:53:00.002-07:00

Last night we got snowed in at my parents house...tonight...I shall blog again. Sorry for the delay.

Wedding Day; Getting Ready

2010-03-03T22:06:00.003-07:00

When it takes a team of professionals to get you ready for your wedding day....it is worth a blog post.
The night before I went from Ms to Mrs....I had my besties stay the night with me. I needed their support:) PLUS they were the design team to make this girl into a bride.

Katie was my hairstylest. CLEARLY she has her work cut out for her:)

Tracy did my makeup....
Sabrina was on nerve control...and as a bonus, she fed me:)
Jessica, of course...my photographer:)

Classic.

Jess is SOOO creative!

Here we are....waiting to see eachother:) SOON TO BE husband and wife!!

HOORAY!! We are on our way to the wedding breakfast!

I am sure he is saying something like, "oh I can't wait to marry you...you are my everything...I love your guts....i'm hungry, let's go....my goodness you look smokin...I am the luckiest man in the world...rarr....let's get this party started...giddy up"...ect:) hahahaha. Just kidding. (kinda)

Stay tuned. Tomorrow is wedding breakfast:) I am sure you are all loving this blogfest all centered around me....just think, I am making up for lost time:) AND, when I have waited this long to find Mr. Perfect, then who cares how much I post...you are all just relieved I finally got married:)

Seattle Bridals...the unseen shots.

2010-03-02T19:36:00.005-07:00

In September, Brian, Jessica and I headed out to Seattle for our "Bridals". It was always a dream of mine to have my "wedding" pictures taken downtown Seattle....and when your photographer is not only one of your best friends, and from Seattle....beautiful things can happen:) A while back I posted some of our Bridals....here are a couple more "unseen" pictures!

This is a cool shot Jessica arranged for us. This is Bri's expression, the first time he saw me in my dress....I love that face:)

Super cool building....we later found out it used to be an old mortuary! SWEET!

For those of you who are from Seattle....realize how amazing this place is. I LOVE Pike Place Market...and I am SOOOO glad we got pictures here!

Should I mention that we were there in the middle of September....68 degrees and not a cloud in the sky? PERFECT!

Inside the Market. We sure got a lot of congrats from people!

Especially from this little fella! He sang us our own little song! SOOO FUNNY!

Yes....we are lip to lip. Precious.

Gotta love that skyline!

For our senior year party....we actually came to this very building! It was so fun to be back at the arcade again!

Ah.....excuse me. We are busy.....:)

Isn't this sunset perfect? I LOVE LOVE LOVE this picture.

And seriously....how cool is this? Jessica, you are amazing.

It was a super fun trip, and I LOVE that my bridals are different and unique to us. It was so cool to have these pictures up at our reception. Thanks Jess....honestly, these are perfect!

Girls Night...Park City 10/2009

2010-03-01T23:44:00.005-07:00

Two nights before the blessed event....my girls all flew in and we headed up to Park City for the night. They had planned a little girls night out on the town...

They took me to a Karokee Bar down town Park City. This place was HOPPIN on a wednesday night in October....I think there was a total of 5 other people there:)

The bartender couldn't understand why we ordered 4 Shirley Temples....on the Rocks:)
Sabrina lovingly announced that she was expecting:) And that we were not drinking.

SO....for the bride-to-be and her girls, our Shirley Temples...on the rocks....were free:)

We got very involved in a dart game....I guess that's what you do in bars:)

OH....by the way. It was not Karokee night after all. Bummer. I would have loved to dance and sing "dancing queen" with my girls....

Jessica, Me, Sabrina, Tracy
This is my favorite picture. I love my crazy girls!! We had SOOOO much fun:)

Hahahahaha! Easy Street....need I say more:)

Stay tuned....I am doing a week of wedding stuff this week.

Monday Night....Bridal Showers

Tuesday Night....Seattle Bridals (the unseen ones)

Wednesday Night....Getting Ready

Thursday Night....Wedding Day Breakfast

Friday Night....Temple Pictures

Saturday Night....Reception

Sunday Night..... dot dot dot. :) (honeymoon pictures)

All the pictures are in, and I have looked at them 100 times since last night. Jessica did an AMAZING job with my pictures, and you all should be just as giddy to see them:)

Mocktail Bridal Shower....OCTOBER 2009

2010-03-01T23:27:00.003-07:00

Back in October.....Katie and my friend Lindsey threw me a "Mocktail" bridal shower. We all dressed up, had an array of splendid beverages and giggled like school girls.
Sorry to be posting so late....but I just got these pictures....three days ago.

Koda- my darling little neice....it is amazing how much different she looks now almost 5 months later:)

Check out the goodies...fantastic salads!

I am answering questions about Brian....and they recorded his answers on tape. I did pretty good....if I do say so myself.

Here are the hot party planners...Katie and Linds

It was so fun to see all my girls there....this is Megan, we have been friends since 4th grade. AND....SHE IS GETTING MARRIED in three weeks!! HOORAY FOR MEGS! Isn't she darling?

This is my dear sweet Maggie...we have the most beautiful history together:)

Most of the chica's left before I thought to get pictures....what a nerd. HOWEVER, i had a blast and props to my sister and Linds for throwing such a fantastic shindig....Seriously girls, I loved it:)

Happy Groundhog's Day 2010

2010-02-03T10:54:00.006-07:00

Hope everyone had a splendid groundhogs day. We sure did.
I hope there are others of you out there that appreciate the greatness of this uncelebrated holiday.
Yes....we did have a Groundhogs Day party. And yes...you should too.
Everyone should celebrate a small creature coming out of the ground, predicting the upcoming weather. What talent. What grace.
We love you Punxsutawney Phil. See you next year.

For those of you who are less educated. . . the members of the "inner circle" wear top hats and bowties. Doesn't Brian look fantastic??

Here is sweet cheeks during his presentation of the history of Groundhogs and Groundhogs Day.
Any questions....please feel free to contact him directly.

Here is our fantastic cake. We made it look like a small creature had dug a hole and created a mount of dirt....and yes, those are worms. It was delicious.

Here is the party crew. We only wanted a small intimate gathering.

It was an ugly sweater party....because Phil predicted 6 more weeks of winter.

L to R...

My super cute sister in law MaLese...who is due to pop in THREE WEEKS...with a little BOY:)

My wonderful Mother

My wonderful Father

My ever so handsome Husband

My sweet sissy Katie and her hunny bunz Cory

Our dear friends Matt & Keri McGee...(some of you may recongize Matt from Redmond...they are our neighboors and we do EVERYTHING together!! )

Our sweet friend Suzanne....and her invisible husband Jake (who came shortly after the picture....)

(Matt n Keri, Jake n Suzanne are our BFF's that we hang with ALL of the time. Jake and Suzanne got married the day before us:)

and of course.....me. The sexiest one of all. :)

Happy Groundhogs Day.

Love,

The Walkers.

Calling all wedding pictures

2010-01-27T22:41:00.002-07:00

psst....
We FINALLY got our internet working. I feel so fantastically stalkerish, as I have been busily peeking into each one of your wildly exciting lives.
Face it folks...I am back.
Hair pictures coming soon. We are taking one thing at a time.

Next item of busniess.....
I need to see some wedding/shower pictures....I was just looking through our camera's and I have NO shower pictures. If you have some...can you please share:) If you don't have my email address....text me. I am learning to be very careful on the info I put on here. (I am also taking off the anyomous tab....I am getting some weird comments.)
So please...in your spare time, if you have any pictures of wedding/or shower can you please send them my way.
I need some hard fast evidence that this whole wedding thing really happend. Cause seriously, can married life REALLY be this FANTASTIC! I LOVE IT!!! I can't remember what life was like without this handsome little hottie. I LOVE YOU BABY!
(Alright ladies...quit gagging. I mean it...I married a STUD!)

Thanks Ladies, and in return.....I shall post. BUT, wouldn't it be nice if I had your pictures to post?
You are the best.

A little update

2010-01-12T15:34:00.005-07:00

So...I am sitting here at my Parents house, on a lovely tuesday afternoon...with a stinking kidney stone pounding in my right side. Yes folks, another one. I have actually lost count of how many i've had in the last 2 1/2 years. Oh well.
On the bright side...I could not have had a better Doctor. My dear sweet hunny bunz has been taking fantastic care of me. He made me a smoothie, put a night light in our room, rubbed my back and played with my hair...for HOURS, and has been at my side the entire time. Last night was rough...it seriously wiped me out. Today I am really swollen, tender and very sore. It has not passed...yet. But, it will....soon, I hope.
On the bright side...I can use my parents computer and post a couple pictures that I have found on my camera. Most of our recent pics are on Brians camera...but these will keep you people occupied for a minute or two.
Here is a brief....BRIEF update.

On August 14, Katie and Cory got married:) Here is a picture of the four newlyweds at Katie's wedding brunch.

On August 15th, Brian proposed!! Bri's parents are on the left, Rick and Lori (our matchmakers) in the middle, and my parents on the right.
*********September********
In September, we headed up to Seattle to get our "Bridals/wedding" pictures taken. We also went on a little tour of Seattle, and had a wedding shower, thrown by Auntie Lori!

Here we are at Snoqualmie Falls....

Many of you will remember this boy's face...Brandon and his darling pregnant wife Marque came down to visit us, while in Seattle! Brandon and I have been best friends since 4th grade!

*****October*******

Here we are on the "A" on the Utah State Campus...We find ANY excuse to kiss:)

Two nights before I got married...my BF's from High School took me out for a little night on the town. We played up in park city! It was SOOO fun!
Sabrina, Me, Jessica and Tracy!

They took me to a Karaokee Bar.....all I need to say is..DANCING QUEEN!!

Our wedding pictures should be done shortly...I am dying to see them! I swear I will do the most fantastic post, when we get them. Just hold on....

Here is Sabrina and I....She flew up from Texas. I love this girl! And speaking of girl...she is having one in MAY!!! Hooray!
*******November******
We had our open house up in Bosie over Thanksgiving weekend.
I am just needing to locate the camera with these dazzeling pictures:) We spent Thanksgiving Day with my family, because I had to work Black friday....However, we took off around noon on Black Friday and headed up to Boise for the festivies. My mother in law is a FANASTIC cook, and always makes pie for thanksgiving....She made 20 pies...FROM SCRATCH!!! 20!!! Can you believe it? And...that wasn't even for the open house! She made all sorts of yummy breads! What a woman! In case you were wondering...Brian pounded down 16 pieces of pie in 4 days. 16!!!! He LOVES pie.
****December******
Where did the time go?

These are my fantastic girls I work with. SERIOUSLY, I could not ask for a better group of girls. I LOVE THEM. They make my job so rewarding, fun and entertaining. Serioulsy, I have the best team EVER! (Notice that Katie is in this picture....) YES, little sissy works for me. She seriously is talented and caught on to everything so quickly. I love working with her! And the customers just eat up her sparkling personality!

I married the BIGGEST Boise State fan EVER! My baby BLEEDS blue and orange. We headed up to Logan to watch USU get slaughtered by BSU....BUT, it was still fun to dress in our teams colors. This last week, BSU won the Fiesta Bowl...it was a good day for my baby:) Go Broncos.

Here is the most updated photo of our ever growing family. Landon and MaLese are expecting baby #2 in 6 weeks!!! A little boy is on his way! I am so excited. I love love love being an aunt! It is amazing that we added 3 people to our picture this year! I LOVE IT!

The computer situation still stands the same. I am working on it. I hate not being able to spy on my friends!! Hopefully this will give you a little taste...and I promise to post more as soon as I can.

OHHH.....I chopped my hair off. 5 inches. It is too short for a pony tail.....as soon as Katie gives me the picts I shall post. Brian LOVES it!! Pictures coming soon!

Ahhh it feels good to be back:)

I could cry

2010-01-09T19:18:00.002-07:00

Still no internet.
We had our super genius friend check it out...and it is not looking good.
My computer...may have a...( I hate to say it...cause I don't understand it...and it brings tears to my wee eyes...)
a. . .
Virus.
Sniff Sniff.
I miss blogging. Alot. We are working on alternate options...
Waaahh..

Please don't hate me. I am trying. I would love to post pictures...but with a sicky computer...sniff sniff....

I would prefer if we changed the subject.
How much do you miss me??

2009-12-10T09:55:00.002-07:00

Oh dear me....it has been an embarassingly long time since I have blogged. It is not that I don't love you all...we have been living the caveman lifestyle of no internet. Seriously, I don't know how the pioneers did it. Not being able to peek into each of your incredibly interesting lives everyday, has been driving me nuts.
We have internet. Cheers!
Is it set up yet?? NO!
Will it be soon....YES!
Have you all missed my sweet little face....OF COURSE!!

Seriously, I don't know how we have lived so long without it. (I know how I sound...but seriously, I have missed you all!!) And the dirty text messages/emails I have been getting about my lack of blogging was starting to frighten me:) I'm back now!

Stay tuned. We are updating like a champ shortly.

PS...I KNOW I already said that in the last post or so...but really, we are updating SOON!

Seattle Wedding Shoot Sept 21

2009-11-06T19:04:00.002-07:00

Here are a couple pictures from our Seattle Wedding Pictures. My dream was to have pictures of me in my wedding dress, downtown Seattle. Thanks to my parents, Brian, Jessica and the Johnsons, this dream came true! We had a blast!! Here are just a couple highlights of some of our favorites!

For those who haven't been....Pike Place Market, is like Disneyland, for Seattle-ites. I LOVE this place. The gross fishy smell, the crazy people, the fantastic food, bright colors....EVERYTHING!

And yes...I am kissing a little fish. Are you jealous??

I love this picture! This is right after Brian saw me for the first time in my dress. Jessica caught his "first look". INCREDIBLE picture.

This was so fun. We kindly asked a homeless man to move from his spot, so we could catch this picture. Jessica sure has vision!! This picture is so fun because the first three weeks of our relationship, was on the phone:)

This is on the waterfront, downtown. It was middle of September, 70 degrees...and perfect. We could not have asked for better weather.

LOVE his picture. Check out the sunset. The sky was so deep with color! PERFECT!

Thank you Jessica!! Can't wait to see the wedding pictures!! You are amazing!! LOVE YOU!

Introducing....THE WALKERS!!

2009-11-01T17:12:00.002-07:00

We did it!!! Two weeks of marital bliss. I SWEAR we shall post more later....however we are still trying to move in to our love shack and are without internet. Don't hate us. Know that we love you...we are just newly weds and are insanely busy ;)

More pictures coming soon. . . !!!

Love,

THE WALKERS!!!!

Coming soon...Mr. & Mrs. Brian Walker

2009-10-12T23:28:00.004-07:00

Here is a little teaser from our "Bridal" session in Seattle a couple weeks ago with Jessica. She did a FANTASTIC job. I can't wait to show you the rest:) Stay tuned...I'm a little busy right now!!

I will be a married woman...THIS FRIDAY. Can you believe it?? I can. It is about time.

I can't wait to marry you, babe. 3 more days til forever. I love you.

14 days LEFT!

2009-10-02T11:16:00.006-07:00

As you all can probably guess....I have been a little busy lately. I am SOOO sorry for my lack of posting:) I promise I will make it up to you.
Brian and I have 14 days left of being in the Single Status. We are counting down the minutes. I could not have asked for a better/stronger more ruggedly handsome best friend and soon to be eternal companion. Isn't he ridiculously good looking???
A while back, Jessica Kettle took our engagement pictures. Jess and I have been best friends since 4th grade. This girl has got some SERIOUSLY amazing talent. And for the record...THIS is why I waited 26 years to get married...I was waiting for Jessica to be a stunning photographer:) Seriously people, check her out. It is sickening. http://www.lookthroughmylens.blogspot.com.

In case you are curious....that is the Gateway Fountain...and yes, we got soaked:)

LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE this picture.

Thanks Jess...we had a blast.

Stay tuned....Last week, Jessica, Brian and I all flew to Seattle for a rocking hot bridal session..DOWNTOWN. It was SERIOUSLY a dream come true. Stay tuned for some amazing pictures. (If I do say so myself)

We need your ADDRESS. . . .

2009-08-27T18:17:00.004-07:00

Picture compliments of Google Images

Very shortly we will be addressing, stuffing, stamping, licking 1 million envelopes. Want one??? We need your address. If you are uncomfortable posting your address on my blog comment page, you can email it to me personally.

Lynsnicole@hotmail.com.

For those of you, who are a little slow....I am sending out WEDDING ANNOUCEMENTS. You're welcome for breaking this down into more simplier terms.

I'm in love, I'm in love and I don't care who knows it!!!!

2009-08-17T22:58:00.006-07:00

Are you surprised?? Shocked?? Jealous?? Well ladies....you should be. He's a keeper and I am the luckiest girl in the world. You may be asking yourself....how did this happen?? Sit down, grab a drink and get ready to have your socks blown off...

April 2006- Lori and Kim Johnson....introduce Brian and I to eachother...we had a great weekend. He headed back up to Rexburg, I headed back to Logan....saw eachother 1-2 more times and lost contact.

May 2009- Three years later.... Brian's parents (Lori's Brother) and my dad all happened to be up in Seattle, the same night. The plotting begins. (Thanks to a gentle nudge from Kim and Lori)

June 2009- Brian's parents can't contain themselves any longer and bring my name up to Brian. He finds my blog....adds me on facebook...and the chatting begins. . . .

July 2009- Brian and some of his family drive down from Boise to come see family in Utah for the 4th...I get a kidney stone the day before he arrives...awesome. We saw eachother the 3rd and 5th of July. I thought for sure he'd run....:)

From the 5th of July to the 24th of July....we talked EVERYDAY. In the begining it was 2 hour long convos at night....or a quick text before bed. As the days went on...our conversations lasted anywhere from 3-6.5 hours....needless to say, we NEVER slept. On July 20th I get a text from Brian, saying he quit his job. HE'S MOVING TO UTAH!!!! OH BOY!!! The 24th, I headed up to Boise for the BEST weekend of my life.

We held hands the 24th

Kissed the 25th...

And that night we decided we wanted to make this a forever deal....:)
We sealed the deal, with a midnight helping of Fruity Pebbles....(remember this)

Due to my sisters wedding...we agreed to keep it our little secret...until after her big day.

SO....on the morning after her wedding...Brian and I headed up the mountians for a little breakfast stroll:) It rained pigs and chickens the ENTIRE time we were hiking....SOOO fun!!

We found a little park bench and sat down to eat our breakfast...under our umbrella:)

Brian pulled out the Fruity Pebbles box and asked me to open it.

Inside, I found a little prize:)

He got down on one knee and asked me to marry him...and of COURSE I said YES!!!

The sneaky little fella had opened the bottom of the box....that way I wouldn't notice the box was open! SOOO CUTE!

And here we are...the FUTURE Mr and Mrs Brian Walker!!!!

Did I mention...I cried like a fool?? My GOODNESS I love this boy! He sure knows how to make his woman melt!

I love you babe, and I can't wait to spend forever chasing cars with you.
October 16th will be the BEST day of our lives! I LOVE YOU and thanks for making my dreams come true! This Princess has finally found her Prince:)

TOMORROW!

2009-08-13T16:36:00.003-07:00

Katie is getting MARRIED tomorrow!!!! Hence why I haven't slept, ate, slept or done ANYTHING but WEDDING! Updates coming soon. I swear I am alive...just tired, hungry, tired and ready to get this party started!!!

UPDATES coming SOON!

A visit to Grandpa Davis

2009-07-28T19:46:00.002-07:00

A couple weekends ago, my family headed up to Mtn View, WY to see my Grandpa Davis. Cory had never met him and Kodalyn needed to meet her great-grandpa. It was a long drive and a short visit...but totally worth it. My grandpa had been released from the hospital the day before, so he was a little sleepy and not too hungry for our BBQ hamburgers but I know he loved having us visit! Love you Grandpa!

2009-07-16T17:05:00.003-07:00

Last weekend my ward went to YUBA LAKE for the weekend. It was SOO much fun. Perfect temperature, LOTS of beach volleyball playing with the greatest sand ever!! The five of us girls stuck together like glue!! I was really close with three of them before, but now the five of us are attached at the hip.

Meet...Tiffany, Kami, (Me) Emily, Lindsey

Lindsey and I have become SOOO close lately! I LOVE this girl!!

Here are Tiffany and I after a little dip in the lake. This boat ride was my FAVORITE!! The boat was only 7 miles old when we stepped on!! (Our friends dad, owns a boat shop...and spoiled us:)

(Emily, Me, Tiff and Linds)
Kami couldn't join us on this little adventure, because she was getting ready for knee surgery...but the 4 of us little hotties had the time of our life! There were two other tubes on either side of us, with two guys that would hop from tube to tube...WHILE THE BOAT WAS MOVING! Needless to say, we flipped...ALOT! We tubed for 3 glorious hours!! SOOOO FUN!!!!

Sadly our trip got cut short...a freak storm rolled in Saturday afternoon and DESTROYED camp. Seriously, destoryed it. The wind was crazy, the sand was stinging your eyes...and the tents/canopys were EVERYWHERE!! The boats were even getting blown to shore. I will admit..the complete chaios was kinda fun!! I even got a little body surfing in on some of those waves!!
It was the perfect weekend to relax and recoupe after delievering little hellga...and the biggest bonus...I didn't need to find a babysitter:) ehehehehehe! I crack myself up:)

SABRINA!!!

2009-07-15T19:15:00.003-07:00

Look who I got to see for a SPLIT second:) Sabs, Daniel and chillins were on their way (via car) from Seattle-Texas and decided to take a 1 hour detour and meet me in Brigham City for a little bite to eat. It was the best hour of my life. Can I tell you how much I love this girl??? It was a great little teaser...and TOTALLY worth it!! I can't believe how much her little munchkins have grown! Especially little Miss Olivia...DARLING!! She looks just like me...:)

I love you Bina and thanks for eatting chubby greasy food with me. Nothing like a little grease for the cheeks! I LOVE YOU and drive safe!! I MISS YOU!!!

156 hours later . . .

2009-07-08T22:01:00.003-07:00

Well ladies...I have offically beat the record for the longest labor. 156 hours of shear bliss/pain...and I delivered my little "Hellga". She looks like crystal, and measures a whoppin size four. I am so proud of her. (I may hate her...but I am proud that she is OUT!)

Labor story....
Yesterday, (while at work) I thought for sure my life was ending. I was trying to be tough and go drug free...idiot!! After toughing it out for as long as possible, (3hours) I left work, in tears, and headed off to the doctor. After two shots in the butt...and a sonic chicken wrap, I was off to the hospital. The shots were pain reliever and nausea medicine...the chicken wrap, was because I hadn't eatten...in quite some time. At the hospital (which felt like a freaking freezer) they did an ultrasound to find out if I was going to need surgery. I will leave the graffic goods out...but basically because "Hellga" was blocking my ureters...fluid was backing up into my kidney. NOT GOOD! So, after shivering to death and tears, we left the hospital (5 hours between dr and hosp...grrrr).

This morning I had an emergancy apt with the pee doctor to see if they needed to admit me for surgery...I think little "Hellga" freaked out about the idea, and decided to pop out...minutes before my doctors apt. What a little punk! Needless to say, I feel like a whole new woman. Today I got to enjoy the aftermath of a kidney stone...a SUPER sore body (esp back and stomach) and the nausea that comes with it...however, I will take that ANY DAY over a kidney stone.
Thank you all for your prayers, sweet text messages and phone calls. Even though I may not remember talking to you...it was the thought that counted:)
It will be great to get back to my "normal" life....that is, life without drugs. I HATE taking those things...but could not have lived without them!!

Now...everyone go drink a big glass of water, because I SWEAR if one more person tells me to drink more...I will drown them. :) Heads up!
PS...if you are wondering where Hellga got her name....her Grandma Donna decided that because she gave me hell for the past week, that Hellga is fitting. I wanted to call her a little *#@%$%$@*&$#% but i'll just call her Hellga for short:)

Kidney Stone #6...I hate you!

2009-07-06T20:28:00.003-07:00

Viewer discression advised.
PG-13 for painful images

Please remember, I am recording this for my prosperity...you are reading this at your own risk.
Kidney Stones = DEATH.
I am not kidding. Unless you have had one or watched someone go through one...you will never understand the sheer un-imaginable pain. BUT, because I am super thoughtful, I will share my lovely week/weekend with you:)
Wednesday-
10:00pm- Out for a run...(shocker, I know) and all of the sudden...I feel a little pain. Dangit!
1:30am- on the phone with the on call ER doctor...

Thursday- I think I am tough...so I head off for an 8 hour shift at work...5 hours later...Home. Tears. Pick up Lori:)
9:30pm- Enter Emergancy Room...lovingly giving orders to the doctors and nurses...slow pokes. Lori and Mom sit with me...and correct me as the nurse says "are you married"..I said "Yes". Whoops. You can't drug a person up and then ask them tough questions!!!!
12:30am- CT scan.. and we find there is a kidney stone (passing) in my right kidney. DUH! The doctor measured it...and it is a 4!!! I have only ever passed a 2! THAT IS DOUBLE THE SIZE!! I beg to be euthanized.
2:00am- Leave ER.

Friday- Time to plan the wedding. The day time was rough...then evening went much better. I even got a sweet game of volleyball in:) I have a new nickname..."Stoner".

Saturday-Besides the fact that I had some INSANELY sweet plans...today was a disaster. Worst 4th of July EVER!!! From 10am-5pm....I paced around the house, cried, shook like a leaf, cried, cried and cried. Seriously, no drugs even touched the pain. Honestly the worst 7 hours of my life. The pain lasted throughout the night, but I was able to catch a couple hours of sleep. Lame. I didn't even see ONE FIREWORK!! Ewe...next year better knock my socks off.

Sunday- Went to church for...15 holy minutes, left in pain. Why do I try?? Luckily I was able to catch some relief thoughout the afternoon. I got to play some games, eat a little food and hang out with the family and some out of town friends. THANK GOODNESS!! I needed a little fun:) Sunday night around 11pm...things got a little wild again. Honestly, my patience and tolerance...GONE!

Monday- The little fella still hasn't passed. I worked today from 8am-7pm....YIKES! I am tired/tired and tired. Good thing I love my job!!! I have NEVER had a kidney stone this big or this EVERLASTING!!! SERIOUSLY, pray for relief! I can't take it much longer!!!

Needless to say the weekend did not go as planned..luckily my friends and family understood. I just don't understand why no one took the liberty of putting me out of my misery!! Isn't that what you do to a lame horse?? dying deer?? etc. COME ON PEOPLE!!

Pray Pray Pray that this baby passes SOON!!! This is technically like my 6th child! And I have NOTHING to show for it!!

Look who's coming...

2009-06-30T21:38:00.003-07:00

(This picture was from our SPLENDID month together last year. . . I WILL get that tan again)
Not to make any of the Plataeu Princess' Jealous...but check out who I get to play with this week....:) Princess Lori is making her Grand de view on THURSDAY!!!!! HOORAY!! She is here to keep me from drinking while I plan Miss Katie's wedding. I AM SO EXCITED!!!
We fully intend to play scrabble, eat junior mints, play a little more scrabble...and SHOP!!!
Ohh should I mention that the ROMERO family is paying a visit this weekend?? Ahh...finally a perk to living in UTAH:) hehehe, just kidding. BUT SERIOUSLY, you all visit this grand area AT LEAST once a year right?? SOMEHOW, I played my cards RIGHT!
Again...not bragging.

Happy Fathers Day!

2009-06-21T18:53:00.002-07:00

Happy Fathers Day:)
You know you have an amazing father when....
10- He wakes you up by saying..."Mahanna you ugly, get out of bed"...and then makes you sourdough pancakes and his ever so famous hash...all while jamming out to the pancake song:)
9- He takes you on the GREATEST fourwheeling rides...fully equipt with M&M's, Jolly Ranchers and power bars.
8- He holds your hand and pushes you through....even though you think you have reached the end. (Subway:)
7-He walks out in a blizzard, warms up and wipes off your car...just so you'll have a nice safe, warm ride.
6- He holds you in his arms...and lets you cry on his shoulder, and then suddenly knows just what to say, and how to say it.
5- He strives to serve, and never complains....ever.
4- He is an honorable, and worthy priesthood holder...at all times.
3- He shares his Sees Dark Chocolate Carmels....(hint hint...)
2- He can build anything, fix anything...and knows EVERYTHING! (Including the most up-to-date Nascar Stats).
1- He looks you in the eyes, tells you he loves you...and you KNOW he means it.
Dad, I love you SOOOO much!! I hope to someday convince some poor sucker to marry me...and have him be everything like you. (Then you'll get your storage room back:) I love you Dad! Thanks for being my example, hero and best friend. I am the luckiest girl in the world!
LOVE YOU and Happy FATHERS Day!
Love Niglet

What cha doing August 14th??

2009-05-31T18:31:00.003-07:00

Little Sissy Katie and soon to be bro in law Cory have decided to tie the knot on August 14, 2009!!! Quick little devils:) don't worry folks...this is her missionary!! So, unless you want to be considered lame, you better be there. This isn't the formal invitation...shocking, I know. No need to RSVP quite yet. Just remember...it will be a swinging time, so you better come.

Congrats to my little Fetus and Otis...:)

Memorial Weekend

2009-05-28T21:52:00.005-07:00

For Memorial Day weekend, my family (minus Katie) headed down to Zions National Park for a little camping/hiking. We took the toyhauler and stayed in a SUPER nice RV park. We Davis' know how to camp in style (toliets/showers/grass/dairy queen...etc). Here is a quick photo journal of our fantastic weekend.
SATURDAY-
We did a bunch of little bitty hikes and a watery tour of the back half of the Narrows.

For those of you who are new....
Lindsey, MaLese, Landon, Daddy-O, Carly

The water was a tad bit chilly...but after your legs went numb...NO BIG DEAL!

Even Koda had a splendid time:)

SUNDAY-
Today we ventured off to Angels Landing. This hike is not for those who are afraid of heights...at all!! Once you wind your way to the top, you are hiking across rocks, that are at times 3-5 feet wide...with 1,000 foot drop off on either side of you. CRAZY! Sometimes, if you weren't holding on to the chain...well lets just say, you'd be dead. Don't worry, Mom and Koda stayed behind ready to collect on life insurance:)

Check out these pictures....
Dad took a "before" picture. Basically a head count before the landing. On average, 1 person dies every other year....neat. Isn't weird that my dad took out life insurance on each of us, before the hike...weird. Just kidding

PLEASE NOTE....My mother is FREAKING out, because it appears as if I am a hoochie-mama in my spank shorts. FOR THE RECORD, they are knee length cotton BLACK shorts that locked in heat like the freakin desert...SO, I tenderly rolled them up, a smidge...to prevent heat stroke and chaffing:) If you would like more information...please feel free to call. 1-800 Imma Hoochie.

Ya...we are amazing.

We HAD to lean forward...because RIGHT behind us, was death. My dad was SOOO nervous taking the picture!! That swiggly line behind us, is the road:)

WE MADE IT!!! Up and Back....:) Check out the road behind us!! CRAZY!

Here is a little perspective shot for you...this is on the way down angels, I wish you could feel the power...
Sabrina, this is where I was talking to you, when you called:) Hehehehe!! I love top of the world phone calls!!!
After the trek to Angels we took a much shorter/easier hike to "cool" off....isn't Koda DARLING???? I love her little eyes!!

She held on SOOO tight...it was SOOO cute!

Here is the Family, minus Katie who had to stay behind, because she was Chicken (or she had to work). Either way, we missed her.

It was a splendid weekend!! Filled with oreo's, games, laughing, naps, fire alarms, starbursts and fantastic flushing toliets and showers. Life doesn't get much better:)

Confessions of a Fair Weather Fan

2009-05-20T23:35:00.005-07:00

Don't Judge Me.

I have made fun of American Idol for 7.5 seasons....and it wasn't until about 7 weeks ago, that I heard Mr. Lamberts voice, that I became a crazed fan. SERIOUSLY....don't judge me, cause I know YOU ALL WANT TOO...(sabrina)

HOWEVER... I should mention, Kris is adorable...and I am super proud of him for winning. He has been my second favorite.....for quite some time!

Alright, Confession is over. PHEW!!!

Sabrina...if only I had an italian soda to complete my repentence process...:)

Seriously....how adorable is that face:)

For my Kiddies...

2009-05-17T19:36:00.003-07:00

This weekend, I had the grand opportunity to head up to Logan for a quick trip. It had been MONTHS since our last Kiddie Reunion...and it was SOOO splendid to see my girls again:)
Becky, sadly still lives in Texas...but SOMEDAY the fab 6 will be together again!!

Seriously....we must think we are pretty hot stuff:)

We seriously just giggle the WHOLE time we are together.

We went out to Chili's for dinner...and our waiter hooked us up!!! Who wouldn't...four hot married chicks and one sexy single one:).....Hooray for Free DESSERT!

We like to take pictures...........alot.

For all you Logan peps...there is a new DELICIOUS little yogurt place called Tummi Yummies....DIVINE!!! (I went there twice...whoops)

it was so fantastic to see you loverly girls!! I MISS YOU already!!! Next time, we should make Megan's special BROWNIES:) YUMMY!!!

Dear Mom,

2009-05-10T14:02:00.003-07:00

I just wanted to let you know, how much I love you. I could not have been blessed with a greater example, teacher, Mother and friend. You are my perfect defination of what a mother is and should be. You are so patient and compassionate; and you ALWAYS put our family before yourself. Thank you for not only being an amazing mother, but an amazing friend. I love you so much, and I want you to know that I hope to be just like you when I "grow up". You have greatly blessed the lives of not only our family, but the lives of others with your selfless service. You are one amazing woman:)
I love you SO much Mom, and thank you.
Love Lyns
PS ....(I promise to take "real" good care of you someday...hehehe..)

Why the long face???

2009-04-20T18:27:00.002-07:00

Tonight, during Miss Koda's 4 MONTH photo shoot...I caught this little face...

She HATES tummy time...can't ya tell???

Look at that pouty little lip!!

What is wrong with this picture??

2009-04-19T20:53:00.002-07:00

Isn't Carly supposed to be on the other side of the car....,

Watch out world. My little midge, has her permit.....CONSIDER YOURSELF WARNED.

The roads are no longer safe.

Koda Girl

2009-04-19T20:50:00.002-07:00

This picture is about a month old...HOWEVER, I just had have a Koda Girl update....isn't she DARLING??? I am the luckiest aunt EVER!!

I'm Super LAME!!

2009-04-09T19:13:00.002-07:00

JUST in case you still check this...I am alive. I PROMISE to not be so lame in the future. Between my new job...and pretty much nothing else, I am insanely BUSY!! And I haven't taken any cool pics in FOREVER.
Forgive me.
I will update this weekend. FOR SURE.
Thanks for still loving me...even though, I am lame.

Blast from the Past

2009-03-17T21:25:00.002-07:00

Last friday I was able to meet up with Dana and Ashley, two of my old roomies from Ricks. It was an all to quick reunion in a random shoe store...but TOTALLY worth it!! Dana lives nearby, and we have run into eachother in the most RANDOM places...but Mrs. Ash and I haven't seen eachother since 2005! WAY too long! We quickly caught up, reminised about old times and hugged goodbye!! I PROMISE we will do this again soon!! Miss you girls!!

PS...Sabrina, you were missed!!

Tick Tock...Tick Tock...

2009-03-09T22:40:00.003-07:00

Daylight Savings: From a Clock Collectors Perspective

Changing your clocks may not seem like a big deal, to you. I on the other hand have to set aside a whole weekend, devoted to changing my 22 clocks. (Please note, the 22 clocks doesn't include cell phone, car radio, iHome, alarm, etc....just my "clock collection")
Needless to say, twice a year I am a seriously busy girl. Therefore....my excuse for not blogging this week.
(not to mention...my life has suddenly turned extremely boring, and I have nothing to blog about)

"Workin 9-5". . . .

2009-03-03T22:12:00.002-07:00

Many of you know that Christmas Eve, I was "laid off"....due to this wonderful thing, we blame EVERYTHING on...the Economy.

After MANY interviews/phone calls/printed resumes/etc...I have a job. I am working for Rodworks in Draper as their Manager. For all you locals, I expect visitors. For you, not-so-local's...I still expect visits. Rodworks is a SUPER cute home decor store (that sells...TONS of CLOCKS...i'm toast) My first day is TOMORROW...and I am super excited. As you have probably guessed...this is FULL TIME!! Hence, I may not be checking Email/Facebook/Blogger every hour; BUT STILL at least once/twice a day:)

Side note: I would like to send out a congrats to my 3 winners of the "Pay it off" contest. Cheers ladies, you did well.
Sabrina, Ashley R, Keesa....a job well done my friends. Please text me your home address....so I can mail off the loot.

Paying it Forward. . .

2009-03-02T14:07:00.001-07:00

Pay it Forward the rules 1. Be one of the first three (3) bloggers to leave a comment on this post, which then entitles you to a handmade item from me. 2. Winners, you must post this challenge on your blog, meaning that you will Pay It Forward, creating a handmade gift for the first 3 bloggers who leave a comment on YOUR post about this giveaway! 3. The gift that you send to your three Friends can be from any price range and you have 365 days to make/ship your item. This means you should be willing to maintain your blog at least until you receive your gift and have shipped your gifts. And, remember: It’s the Spirit and the Thought That Count! 4. When you receive your gift, please feel free to blog about it!! If you are not one of the Top Three Commenters on this post, you can still play along. Post it on your blog; start your own Pay It Forward chain, and encourage your blogging friends to do the same!I will need your address if you are one of the first three bloggers.hurry and leave one of the first comments!who doesn't want a rockin' handmade goodie?!

California Sun????

2009-02-23T12:06:00.002-07:00

Universal Studios:
Clearly we headed to California for sunshine and warm weather (and I PACKED for sunshine and warm weather) LUCKILY, Steve was kind enough to lend me his sweatshirt...it was FREEZING!

After about 20 minutes of being in the park, rain started coming down in BUCKETS!! We bought these amazing little ponchos for $3.00 INSIDE the park. WHAT A STEAL!! We may look like drowning ducks, but we were (kinda) dry.

Minus the zero degree weather, the seattle like rainstorm and the fact that my pants were soaked to my thigh...we had an great time!
Sea World:

On Valentines day we went to Sea World, and celebrated love day with a giant whale. The weather was PERFECT!!! Blue skies and about 60 degree weather. No complaints here!! The only times we got wet....were because we would sit in the SOAK ZONE! After Sea World, we met up with Tracy and Micah for dinner at the BEST little mexican joint and then went hot tubbing!! SOOOO FUN!!
Six Flags:

"A friend will bail you out of Jail, but your best friends the one sitting next to you saying ' DAMN THAT WAS FUN! '. Pardon my french....but that is what the quote says:)

I am not entirely sure what happended to this picture....the lighting is CRAZY!! However...we were freezing slightly damp......and poor Tracy was SOAKED!!! Needless to say, this was our last ride of the day:) Six Flags was insane!!! Seriously, some of the rides there will rock your world. This by FAR was my most favorite themepark. It was so fun to have Tracy and Micah there too!! ****FYI*****Never leave your cell phone in your pocket:) Steve learned this the hard way. On one of the rides, his cell phone slipped out of his zipper pocket, and SHATTERED on the earth below!!! Luckily, he was a good sport about it...and just laughed it off!! 3 other people had lost their cell phone on the same ride!!

My little Tracy love:

Many of you know this little doll. Tracy and I met in Jr. High and it was LOVE at first sight. Tracy and her darling husband Micah live in the San Diego area, and were kind enough to take in two homely strangers for a bit!! THANKS TRACY!!! it was SOOO much fun playing and staying with you!! I LOVE YOU!

Here we are...after hot tubbing. LET IT BE KNOWN....that the GIRLS were to first to jump into the ICE COLD pool!!! The order goes as follows.....Me, Tracy, Micah and Steve. The water was SOOO cold that you felt your lungs freeze!! HOWEVER, this just proves that girls are WAY tougher than boys:)

Tracy and I....splitting an egg. Ohh you should have seen the boys faces when we pulled this little stunt!!! SOOO FUNNY....or at least we think we are:)

Most of my pictures are still on Steve's camera, and I have been too lazy to get them off!! and even more lazy in posting!! SORRY!!! I just had to post a few...to let Tracykins know how much I stinkin love her guts and I am SOOO grateful she let us crash her pad!!! Tell Hallie hi for me:)

We're off to...CALIFORNIA!!

2009-02-11T20:34:00.004-07:00

I am FINALLY busting out of the snow, and headed off to. . .

Kiss a Giant Whale. . .

Barf my guts out. . .while screaming for more . .

Hit it up with all the hottest movie stars. . .

Drink virgin margarita's. . .surf with sharks. . .lay out in the sun, until I am crispy-fried. . .

(OH.... should I mention, Mother Nature is a *&#$#% and requested rain/60 degree weather. . .ALL WEEK. Bag the bikini.... (hehehe SICK, totally JUST KIDDING!!!) .

I can hardly wait. 4:30am is going to come MIGHTY early....so I best be headed off for bed. (Like I will really sleep much...I am WAY too excited) Don't miss me too much, for I will hardly think of you at all:) JUST KIDDING!!!
Call me. I'll be glad to rub it in further. See ya in a WEEK!

PS...Guess who we are staying with in Cali??? I'll give you one hint...TRACY!!! (hehehehe...can't wait sista, it will be the BEST week of your life)

On Thursday. . . . .

2009-02-10T15:13:00.001-07:00

We're off to . . .

Are you Fireproof??

2009-02-03T22:58:00.004-07:00

Thanks to my dear friend Brianna's blog, I came across this feel-good movie. She had seen a preview on Dr. Phil about the movie "Fireproof"....with EVERYONES favorite star from Growing Pains, Kirk Cameron. I'm not gonna lie....the acting in this movie makes cheese look good; but the message is incredible. I cried like a fool. It almost felt like a "churchy" movie, with the bad acting and the feel good message. But SERIOUSLY....I thought it was a good movie. The message is simple, clear and something everyone should be reminded of. HOWEVER...like I am one to talk...seeing that I am TOTALLY married and all....hehehehehe.

Please remember....the acting will make you giggle...and remind you of Seminary and Young Womens videos...however, Kirk Cameron will once again melt your Growing Pain heart.

PS....did anyone else notice that this movie is about FIREMEN....my obsession continues:)

Koda - 5 weeks

2009-01-27T23:07:00.002-07:00

Here are some pictures of my FAVORITE niece KODA at 5 weeks....

Isn't she BEAUTIFUL???

Don't you love those little hands??

SERIOUSLY...darling!!
I am the LUCKIEST aunt EVER!!

Email, blogger, facebook.....(LOSER)

2009-01-26T12:13:00.003-07:00

A day in the life of a jobless bum . . . . (Monday-Wednesday)...FYI; I do have an AMAZING/INCREDIBLE/UNBELIVEABLE social life Thrusdays-Sundays...:) I consider myself to be a three-day a week loser.
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*Wake up....ponder as to why I should even bother getting out of bed.
*Eat breakfast. Shower. Get ready....JUST IN CASE by SOME small chance, if all the stars are lined up correctly....SOMEONE calls me back, and I have an interview.
*Check email, blogger, facebook....my only connections to the outside world.
*Check the mailbox...I love getting mail...esp from CC companies/insurance agents...etc. Hooray.
*Print off more resumes....and hit the road. NO LIE...I am sure I have met with/talked too/dropped off Resumes too....about 25 different places. Ohh the humanity. I am SOOO SICK of job hunting. I have even ventured an HOUR up north...the commute would suck, BUT I AM DESPERATE!!
*Come home from job hunting...feel like an even BIGGER loser than I did before I left.
*Play on the Wii Fit...(gets my aggression out)
*Chase the dog around the house. . . . then she chases me, (are you starting to get jealous??)
*Check email, blogger, facebook again....just in case.
*Eat dinner.
*Talk on the phone.
*Check email, blogger, facebook again....once again...just in case.
*Brush my teeth, wash my face, FLOSS (that's for you MOM)
*Check email, blogger, facebook again....I'm such a loser/stalker:)
*Go to bed. Yawn.
Are you jealous??? Do you wish you were a jobless loser? I can't wait til the weekend. I need a break:)
Do you have an exciting life?? Do you check your email, blogger, facebook as much as I do?? Have you not taken any pictures since Christmas....because your life is SOO not eventful. Entertain me. GIVE me a reason to check my email, blogger, facebook 100 times a day. Even better....for all you out of towners...quit being lazy and make a trip to Utah. Come enjoy the million inches of snow we keep getting. It's a blast.

Broken Bum

2009-01-12T23:21:00.002-07:00

I have looked and looked for the perfect picture for this post...but I have come up with nothing. No google image of "BUM" was quite fitting. (PS....I highly reccommend you don't try googling that either)
As stated in my previous post...I am a bum (jobless bum that is)....well folks, I took the whole "bum" thing to a new level. I now have a broken bum.
You may be asking yourself....'how does one, break their bum'....don't worry, I shall explain.
About 10 glorious days ago...I slipped on a freshly waxed wood floor, and landed...on my bum/head. Not one of my finer moments. The headache went away the next day, but the bumache...is still a throbbin!!

Needless to say...the ole tail bone is rather sore.
Bending over has never hurt worse...
Sitting for long periods of time, is a thing of the past....
And getting in and out of my car is sheer HELL.
Whoever knew you used your tailbone for so much.

I guess my next big investment, will be a donut pillow.

I'm a bum...

2009-01-06T15:04:00.002-07:00

I SERIOUSLY couldn't have graduated at a worse time in HISTORY!! Here I am, graduated...and my job ended in December. They had to lay off 9 designers due to the economy...grrrr....
If you know of a job...any job....let me know. I HATE job hunting!!! It's only been two weeks and I am FRUSTRATED!!

Help me.

A long, long time ago....I was born

2008-12-29T23:11:00.006-07:00

And today, I celebrated (cried through) another birthday. Hot Dog. It's over.

Soon, I will have to be spoon fed again.....any takers?? Diapers too....this getting old business is a VICIOUS cycle! Happy Birthday.... (grrrr)

Just call me AUNTY LINDS!!!!

2008-12-20T17:29:00.012-07:00

*NAME HAS BEEN CHANGED!!*

Kodalyn Michelle

December 20 at 12:30am

9 lbs 1 oz
21 inches

My Brother Landon and his Wife MaLese are the proud parents of this little angel. Not that I am biased or anything...but SERIOUSLY this little girl is DARLING!!

First Family Picture

Grandma and Grandpa Davis

I'M and AUNT!!!

isn't she FANTASTICALLY DARLING???? I love her little face!! I love the picture of her laughing...She TOTALLY thinks I am Hilarious!! She's a KEEPER!!! Congrats Baby Brother and FAVORITE sista in law!! I LOVE YOU GUYS!!! (and LOVE YOU even more Dakota:)

My USU Graduation.......kinda...not really....grrr.....

2008-12-14T17:03:00.004-07:00

Many of you are gasping is disbelief that the "Eternal Student", has finally done it. Yes folks, Saturday I Graduated....(Kinda). Feel free to have a good laugh at my expense.

Graduation, CLEARLY has never been my thing. The day before my HS graduation, my best friend Sabrina and I were in a car accident. No worries, we both lived, but we were in a TON of pain at Graduation. Something else happend right before I graduated Medical Assisting school...but I can't remember!! Needless to say, Saturday I was a little scared:)

I drove up to Logan Friday night and stayed with my old roommate. About 1:15am I noticed that the storm that had been threatening to come, was showing its ugly face. At 6:00am I called my parents and told them the weather was FAR too bad for them to make the dangerous drive to Logan. All of you Loganites can testify that Sardine Canyon, in a storm, is a BEAST!!
I figured since my parents were snowed out, that I wasn't going to go sit in a two hour graduation, and walk for no one!! Instead, I went SHOPPING!!! Big mistake.

Besides the fact that mother nature was beatin down hard and by 10am there was already 8 inches of snow...I decided that I needed to wrap up my Christmas shopping. To make a long and cold story short....I BLEW A TIRE!!! Did I mention that it was a blizzard out there??? I had been driving around all morning before I realized that the noise was,not my car beatin down on the snow and ice...it was the RIM OF MY TIRE!!! I wanted to cry and laugh....remember how I JUST replaced my windsheild last saturday....grrrr....

My dear friend Chad came and put on my spare and followed me to Big-O. It took those idiots TWO HOURS to fix it...and then when I went back to go get my car...they had left the SUN ROOF OPEN!! Who the *&^&%* knows why....it was a BLIZZARD!!! So, my car was filled with SNOW!!! I was TICKED!

I was tired and cold, but I needed a picture of me in my Grad-get-up. So once again I braved the zero-butt degree weather and grabbed my friend Liz and headed up to USU for a Graduation Picture!!

Here I am, freezing on the A:)

NOTE: Never try and jump off the A in the snow. It NEVER works out.

OUCH!!! Luckily the concrete and snow broke my fall....OUCH OUCH OUCH. My leg and arm hurt SOOO bad today!! What a dork!

I am totally swearing under my breath in this picture! j/k, but I wanted too. I was FREEZING, sore, coverd in snow and laughing so hard, I nearly wet myself!!
Needless to say, I got in my car, braved the weather and headed home. Stupid Graduation!! 7 years for NOTHING:) just kidding!! It has NEVER felt better!! It was actually quite a funny day, and I am SOO glad that my graduation isn't like ANYONE elses!!

Alive and kicking....????

2008-12-08T22:40:00.002-07:00

BARELY.....

I would like to say, I am still alive. Feel HONORED if I have talked to you in the past week, and feel even MORE honored if you hear from me before Friday. Here's why...

In the past week. . . .

*I replaced my windshield, thanks to a flying boulder that hit my window on the freeway. Grrrr...all I can say is $$$$$$. Stupid Semi. (BLESSING...the baby boulder didn't do MORE damage)

*After one year of being kidney stone free....BAM...Got another one. This one stuck around for 5 days, and still hasn't passed. LUCKILY this must be a tiny little buggar, because it wasn't NEARLY as deadly as the triplets I passed last year. (BLESSING...I stayed out of the hospital, and insurance has NO idea about this little fella)

*FINALS...need I say more? Busniess Law and Stats will shake me to my grave. Recently I have developed a twitch and a studder. My Stats final is to-to-to-tonight and my Law test is (shudder) tomorrow.(BLESSING...Graduation is Saturday. Keep your fingers crossed).

So, this shall help you understand why I suck as a friend and blogger this week. I promise I shall return soon. I have missed you all greatly. Pray that I re-re-re-return.

Flashback...

2008-12-02T20:44:00.005-07:00

Sabrina....I have a little secret for you...
LOOK WHO I FOUND????
Thanks to the amazing technology of Facebook...
I FOUND ASH!!
And then the very next day, I ran into Dana at a store!!
MIRACLES HAPPEN!

These pictures were taken my freshman year at Ricks....(BYU-I...whatever)

I LOVE these girls!!! and have missed them too much!!
Dana, Ashley, Me, Sabrina...
We look SOOO young. We are BABIES in this picture...this was 6 years ago...My GOODNESS I am getting old.

SABS.... does this make you want to come out and see us soon??? Think of the memories!!! We could go light fireworks on someones doorstep, and then hide like bra-less fools in a locked up laundry room...until the door gets ripped off and we are SOAKED to death:)

Dana....it was SPLENDID to run into you today and hug like fools in the Christmas tree isle. Since we live like 20 minutes away from eachother now...I expect great things. Ash and I are planning a sleepover at your house...get my bed ready.

Ash...Talking to you tonight was a little peice of heaven. Ohh how I can't wait to see you....SOON!! Even though I haven't heard your voice...IN YEARS...I can't wait to talk to you again... SOON!!! Notice how I keep saying...SOON!! We need to get together and take LOADS of pictures to PLASTER all over Facebook:)

Well girls...hope you had a fun (short) trip down memory lane:) I can't believe how CLOSE we all got after only 4 months!! LOVE YOU GIRLS!! oh and check out eachother's blogs...there are links on my list!! ENJOY :)

MASKED for MARRIAGE!

2008-11-16T16:56:00.003-07:00

This week the KK6 had another crazy reunion. Becky flew in from Texas...JUST FOR US! (or at least we think so) On our girls night out, we surprised Ms. ASHLEE with a BACHLORETTE party! It was PERFECT! She never even saw it coming! I went to an AWESOME party store and found 6 fantastic masks for our little outting:)

My Girls....Megan, Brianna, Becky, Ashlee, Me and Jenny

We met up at Trolley Square...and had a BLAST looking and acting like fools!! Luckily that mall was pretty empty on a Thursday night:)

We played the PANTY game....let me tell you...NOTHING looks funnier than a bunch of chicks struttin around in panties for a photo shoot!! THANK GOODNESS for self timers!!

We'd like to think that our bodies spelled ASHLEE...

We topped the night off with a delicious trip to the Old Spaghetti Factory...YUM!!!

I miss my Becky!! It was SOOO great to have her back, even if it was just for a day!

Here we are...the crazy 6!!! It felt SOOO complete having Ms. Becky back!! I LOVE THESE GIRLS!! we had SOOO much fun, as you can tell!!

Together at Last

2008-11-09T19:23:00.002-07:00

It had been 5.5 months since the three of us had been all together....WAY TOO LONG!! Liz and Keesa both got married in May...and our little fearsome three some disappeared. I am NOT trying to blame this on their dear sweet husbands...it just seems fishy:) In that time...someone, in this picture...got pregnant. I'll give you a hint, it's not me:) KEESA is one with child and we are THRILLED to bring a little bambino in our group.

We met up in SLC last week for dinner, shopping and a visit to our good and faithful friends Ben & Jerry:)

Love you girls!!