Va Va Valentines

Va Va Valentines....

So this blog post is SO late, just like the last one, but I have been so busy and *ahem* lazy that i haven't been making my blog as much of a priority as i should have! but as my philosophy goes...better late then never!..so here is my V-day post!

Oh and I have officially been blogging over a year! W00t W00t!!

So our Valentines day kinda started a week before when my mom had sent us an early Valentines day present. She sent us some moo-la, chocolate and a little heart shaped card!..Landon indulged himself in the chocolate and of course was in love with the little paper heart card!..adorbz!

On V-day Wil decided to take Lando out for a bit while I took advantage of getting a shower, when i came out this lovely set up was arranged on our kitchen table!..I absolutely loved it! him and Lando did a great job picking everything out!

Wil said Lando picked this card all by himself ;) I LOVE it thanks baby boy!..sorry i look ill but I'm actually wearing "subtle" "natural makeup" that Wil actually applied on me! LOL!

Here's Lando getting educated! lol..the ball that he has stretched around the back of his head was actually a valentines day present he picked out himself! along with the video he is watching!..Wil and i had decided that we were going to get Lando a helium balloon bear for V-day because every-time we went to the store he would point and want it, but we told him he needed to wait, but when it came down to choosing on the v-day he went with the ball!..silly boy!

So when Wil and I went out to eat for V-day when Landon was 1 month old and it was a nightmare, I don't know if it was because we took our newborn and i was just paranoid with all the people or just the large mass of people in general freaked us out! But because of that incident we decided this year we would have our own Valentines day feast right in the comfort of our own home! we slaved away making bbq ribs, lobster tail, and seasoned shrimp! it was DELICIOUS and worth it!..i think this will be a tradition for us!..although on a side note i think i might be slightly allergic to shellfish lol!..i didn't swell up or break out in a rash, my throat felt a 'lil itchy, and i think i remember this happening before when we went to Red Lobster for dinner some time ago!..so i might not be able to enjoy this is much as i like!

The beginning of Feb I had made my first trip to Ulta Beauty!.. Absolutely LOVE that store, it was right up my ally!..when i got there they were featuring their limited edition Oz The Great and Powerful Glinda, and Theodora Pallet! I'm dying to see that movie so i was all over these babies!..I really wanted to get one right then and there but we lost our debit cards lol so Wil told me when we got new cards i could order one, so I chose the Glinda because I already have a lot of colors like theodra and I had something else in mind that had similar colors for my b-day!..but this showed up on the door step Valentines day night! awwww! I was ecstatic!

Over all this was an AMAZING valentines!..one to remember for sure...It was so nice to relax and spend time together!..Im so thankful for such a loving family!... And Valentines isn't just about having a significant other to love, its a day designated about embracing everyone in your life that you love!

Lando's Birthday bash!

I almost feel embarrassed making Landon's blog post so late, but i figure better late then never! We just all took turns getting sick the month of January and the only thing i felt like doing was plopping my happy butt in the recliner and watching Vampire Diaries lol! But here I am beginning of February finally getting the energy to get on the computer to make a blog-post for my little boopy!

So my little peanut was born on Jan. 18th 2011 that made his birthday this year his 2nd birthday!..
It doesn't seem possible but i really was!..We had a little mini party with our little family the night of his birthday, and then had a party the next day were we had friends and mostly family their to celebrate!

This was the night of Landon's "real" birthday! we had my mom bro and sis and Wil's brother to join us!..We of course ate some cake and celebrated by playing headbands! a freaking fun game to play with a group of people! even though it is made for 7+ LOL!

So this was Landon's little mini cake that we had the night of the party!..it was just a little cake at Wally that we thought would be perfect and not get too caked out for his party the next day!

These were Landon's guests!..we were so happy that they could make it to his party!..although we are missing Daniel, Ashly, aedynn and Ryleigh because they were getting balloons that i forgot!

This was Landon's birthday cupcake cake for his party!..we decided to do cars themed party for him!

And here he is blowing his candle out!

When it came time to open presents this boy knew exactly what to do!..the shoes on his feet he even unwrapped and decided to wear!

Daddy helping!

I feel extremely happy with the turnout of his party! and this year it actually has felt like a party! This is a all new experiences to put on birthdays for our child when not that long ago my parents were putting parties on for me!..I'm so proud to be Landon's mom! he has touched our lives in so many ways! It's hard to accept the fact that he is growing up. He no longer feels like a baby anymore! he seems like a little boy! I love him so much and i look forward at putting together more parties again!..I'm so appreciative of the people who were able to make it! and i know Landon was too!

On a side note we gave Landon his 2nd haircut! he loves his hair to be cut!..We kind of went military on his hair but it was so un even and patchy we figured doing it like this would kinda even everything out!..and he looks freaking adorable!

Bringing on the New Year!!

I cannot believe its a new year already, and I can honestly say it was a beautiful year!..I met so many great friends and only focused on those who matter to us, and it really made for an awesome year!..We will be celebrating just the three of us again, which I'm exited for, we have plans to for little smokies, crescent rolls and our last little bit of binging on junk food before we make a resolution to have a year of clean eating and getting our sexxaay on!

But I cant forget to mention all the fun leading up to the new year!

A couple of days after Christmas (on my hubby's b-day) We headed down to Utah to celebrate and eventually gather with family to celebrate Wil's grandparents 50th wedding anniversary! absolutely amazing!..They are such great people and we all celebrated over a delicious lunch at T.G.I.F I was a first timer, and i can honestly say i was impressed! We were then going to go back with Wil's grandparents to their home  in Nephi, but then made the decision to go back home and spend the next couple days as a little family before Wil needed to go back to work.

Wil's Twinner

My little boopie..and well hello Daniel back there ;)....

Me and my handsome hunnee

Me and my sis in law, and the back of Lando's head at TGIF

Shortly after leaving the lunch i told Wil I really wanted to go to City Creek Mall, I have heard so much about it, plus i really wanted to go to MAC because it's not an easy store to go to and find in this area! upon arriving  at Mac I pretty much knew what I wanted but in the back of my head i wanted one of the artist to put red lipstick on me! I was about to disregard that but then a tall lady came up to me with bright red hair and bright red lipstick that looked fabulous, I decided to go for it, because I had the feeling she knew what she was talking about ;) So here it is..

Do I pull it off? lol

I absolutely love it! so I had to buy the color! maybe a new look for 2013?

So after leaving Nordstroms l really wanted to visit some of my family on the way back home, so I called my mom and asked if she knew if they were available. Turns out they were on their way to Salt lake and we just so happened to be leaving!..So i called my cousin who I saw only once this year, and turns out we were by the same exit!!..It was meant to be!..So we pulled off and took the EXIT to Centerville were they just so happened to have a delicious In N Out Burger for us to meet at!..I was ecstatic!.. i Love seeing members of my family!..It was a little Reunion!..but it was so fun to be able to visit for the short amount of time that we did, and thankfully my little stinker child was in a splendid mood!

She just so happens to ROCK awesome red lips too! and we look HOT!

LOVE these ladies!! 

So our little Utah trip was so much fun! I'm glad it happened! I'm glad the world didn't end and I can look forward to another amazing year with all the wonderful people in my life! and continue to love upon my little boy who is turning 2 in less then a month!..well now i guess its time to have another one then!..jk that definitely wont be happening in 2013! LOL We got our gym memberships for Christmas and I plan on making a resolution of getting in shape, along with Wil and some other goals as well... and I assume Landon's would be to stop crapping his pants and get potty trained ;) jk Landon  plans to make more friends and melt the hearts of those he comes in contact with! :D

Good Bye 2012.....

It's Christmas Time!!!

So I have just come to the realization that it has been FOREVER since i have written in my blog! and i figured now would be the perfect time to do it! The end of the year is my favorite time of the year!..it's so festive and family oriented, i couldn't love it anymore! I had mentioned a lil bit on FB about how this is going to be our first Christmas as a  just our little family this year!! I'm way exited!!..We have so many fun plans together!..although it is going to be weird not being around tons of family on Christmas, but that's okay! I'm thankful for the many years that i got to spend surrounded with a bunch of family! and now its time to start making new traditions!

We started off the winter festivities by taking cute pictures in Salmon, I used this one for our Christmas card this year along with others from fall!..I wanted to make sure our cards looked extra festive this year!..it was even snowing when the picture was taken!!

 

Speaking of our Christmas card!..here it is!..I absolutely LOVE how it turned out!! I think I will use Etsy more often!!..which by the way is a new found obsession!..even had to download the app because I'm contantly browsing it;)

Bridge look familiar? Because its the same one used in our fall pics!..So fun!

One thing that has been very unique to me this time of year is making crafts!..i think i found another new obsession!!..I LOVE doing crafts!..which is a complete surprise to me because that was something i sucked at growing up!..But this year i gave them a shot and everything clicked for me! I have so many more ideas for this next year and more holidays to come!

See not to bad for a rookie! ;) 

So although we will not be spending Christmas Eve and Christmas with the rest of the family we did get to see them! almost in the same weekend too!

This was Christmas at my parents house in Salmon! We had so much fun!..We were able to get all my siblings under one roof!

Then less then a day later we made it back to IF and woke up to Wills parents coming to visit us!..Landon got lots of nice presents from them too!!

But they were only able to visit for a short time, but they left my brother in law Daniel with us!

Sure love this guy! he is an amazing person from the inside out!

He even helped me make some Christmas treats!!

We  had so much fun in the short amount of time he got to spend with us!..I'm so grateful for the family I have and the family i married in to!..I'm constantly surrounded by amazing people, even though we don't get to see them all the time, we always make the best of it when we are together!. and i couldn't be happier!..I cant wait for Wil to get off so we can enjoy the Holiday's as a little family! We have plans to open our gifts from "Santa's Elf" tonight, drink Peppermint Hot chocolate and watch non stop Christmas movies! I'm sure the same goes for tomorrow as far as the hot chocolate and movies, we plan to have a little feast and of course see what Santa has for us tomorrow morning!.. And then shortly after Christmas we will be celebrating Wil's birthday and visiting more family in Utah and possibly going to go see the lights at Temple square, if they are still up, because this year we were not able to go see them before Christmas but that's okay as long as we get to do it spending time as a family..because that's what its all about.....

Halloweeeen: Trick or Treat!

So even though Halloween is over i have to wrtie my blog today because you are out so much past your bed time trick or treating that when you get back and stay up because you are on a sugar craze it is too late to write it the same day!..Halloween this year was by far my favorite. It was the first year Wil and I have ever trick or treated and it was Landons first year trick or treating as well. He was 9 months last year and we went to Utah to enjoy the halloween festivities and for some reason we didnt even get to go out :( I actually think it was because he fell asleep right before we were suppose to! So that is why this year was by far the best!

We basically had three days of non stop candy! all the way from the 29th-31st it was Halloween everday!

Oct 29th- TRICK OR TREAT STREET!!: We were not sure if we were going to go to Trick or Treat Street on the 29th because we didnt want to do exactly what we did and get boat loads of candy, but it turned out to be such a fun event, and they gave you a fair amount of candy so it wasnt bad at all!. My neigbor was kind enough to invite and take Landon and I to the event! Although when we got there the line was out the wazoo!.. it didgo by pretty fast though. I was way worried about the line because Landon doesnt do lines but his friend Kenna entertained him!

Very entertained..See I even think they are playing footsie

Zonked out as soon as we got up to the businesses.

And believe it or not he slept through the whole thing!!

Oct. 30th- BOO at the ZOO!!- So not as great as I thought maybe it was something great, but when we went it was super crowded and we got maybe 3 pieces of candy. It was a great experience and the money we paid upon entering was for a fund raiser so it was the thought that counts!..and I totally would have posted pictures but it just so happened that Wil, Ashly, and I all forgot our phones! =(((..but we did get one right before we went!

They look so cute!

Oct 31st- HALLOWEEN DAY!!- So we started out the day with some chinese and shopping!..It was pretty fun at the mall! and then we went and got some caramel apples and in no time it was time to go trick or treating! bwahaha!!..We went to a nice little neighborhood and were able to collect quite a bit of candy!..Landon took his nap right before we went out so I was worried that we were going to have a last year repeat!..but he woke up just in time! It was so cute he held his daddy's hand and walked right up to the front door!..and before long it was getting later in the night and it was time to go home!..We got two trick or treaters the whole night!..so we have boat loads of candy!!..and thats probably not a good thing!

Excuse my horrid face I was still half asleep from staying up till 2 am chat'n it up with my sis in law

Playing at the fun playland at the mall



And just to put the cherry on top for Halloween this year, Landon's Grandma and uncle Kolton and Aunt Kately sent a package!!..OoooH I love getting packages we got lots of candy, a card and of course some mula!

They were so nice to think of us! ;)



So yup! definately my favorite halloween EVER! I was so happy to spend it with my family, and still be in the town we reside in. Every year Wil and I would either go to my parents house or his, so it was a very nice change for our little family!..I cant believe October is over..I'm so exited for this time of year!..I'm already working on my Christmas crafts!