Post numero 100!

Wow! Have I really had 100 things to write about? Some topics more interesting than others, I'm sure. Anyways . . .

This happens to be one of my very favorite pictures of Alex. It was taken when he was 6 months old. He got this swim suit and hat from my mom for Easter.

So, the other day I was going through old clothes trying to find some stuff for Cole to wear and I came across this little ensemble. I just HAD to try it on Cole. Of course I'm not Kiddie Kandids, and I don't have photo SKILZ like some of my friends. But I think he looks so much like Alex in this picture.
Wait, is that the same baby? Oh, no. The one in the frame has significant Man-Boobs!

Lets just hope that his spaz level ends up being closer to Rachel's than Alex's.

Watch out kids, Devil Voice is back!

I'm officially back to work. It's been over 2 months since I've worked and my kids have had a nice break from Devil Voice, as I like to call it. I'm really not sure why, but after I've worked a night shift, my voice drops about 5 octaves and comes out as the most scary voice I could ever imagine coming out of sweet little me. Mind you, this voice only exhibits itself when I'm angry or annoyed. I can truly see the terror in Alex's face when it does. Not much scares him, but Devil Voice does. So, another reason why we're ALL glad I only work one night a week.

My first shift back wasn't exactly ideal either. I was assigned an unmedicated patient that was absolutely, without a doubt, the most out of control pt I've ever had. Shortly after I got to work she was fully dilated and began pushing/not really pushing because she was so OOC! Only my L&D friends can truly appreciate how frustrating this is. I feel like my own experience when Cole was born has helped me better control my patients when they are hurting, but not this one. Seriously. So, after 1 1/2 hours of pushing, she decided on an epidural. Needless to say, after approx 4 hours of pushing, she ended up with a c-section. AARRGGGHHH! Welcome back Fancy!

Anyhooskie, it was good to be back and see all my friends I've been missing.

Merry Christmas to ALL and to all a LONG post

Grab a Diet Coke and a bag of popcorn, this post will take you a while to read (sorry) . . .

Friends Christmas Party

JoRae, Lindsay, Jamie, me, Jessica Edmunds, Cami, Cole Jessica Crayk, Mandy, Krista (Cami trying to sneak into the pic)

The Holidays don't really start until we have our Annual Friends Christmas Party. This year did not disappoint. I don't think I've laughed so hard all year long! I love my friends. I, of course, forgot my camera, so I had to steal these pictures from Jessica's blog. Thanks everyone, it's just what I needed at that time. So, everyone asked me to post the recipe for the white bean chili that I brought. Here it is:

1 lb chicken breasts, boneless/skinless, cubed

1 medium onion, chopped (I just used onion flakes)

1 1/2 tsp garlic powder

1 Tbsp vegetable oil

2-15 1/2 oz cans great northern beans, rinsed, drained

14 1/2 oz chicken broth

2-4 oz cans chopped green chilies

1 tsp salt

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp dried oregano

1/2 tsp pepper

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

1 cup sour cream

1/2 cup whipping cream (weird, I know)

In a large saucepan, saute chicken, onion and garlic powder in oil until chicken is no longer pink. Add beans, broth, chilies and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in sour cream and whipping cream (you may need to reheat it a little bit). Serve immediately.

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MY BABY!Photos courtesy of the talented JoRae. I totally spaced writing about Cole's 6 month appointment (and since he is still technically 6 months for a few more days I thought it wasn't too late). I'm not a scrapbooker or a journal writer. So, if I don't write it here, it doesn't get documented. Cole weighed 19 lbs 11 oz was was 27.5 inches tall, which puts him in the 80th percentile for both. He is sitting on his own but still not rolling??? He LOVES his daddy more than anyone else in the whole world! His 2 bottom teeth popped through about a week before he turned 6 months. He has started eating baby food, but isn't quite sure about it (especially green beans). He still loves his binky and can successfully put it back in his mouth now. He still can't hold his own bottle (arrghhh). He loves it when people growl at him and will reward them with a great big smile. We finally stopped swaddling him last week (I know, we're slow to give it up), but he is actually sleeping better than ever. He has no clue about Christmas, but loves looking at the lights on the Christmas tree. Oh, we love him! He was the best part of 2008!

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Are you SERIOUS? A snow day???

Alex and Rachel playing in the snow (our kids were the only ones with snowsuits!)

That's about 2 1/2 inches, folks! (Go CrossLand Mortgage!)

Our poor palm tree!

The official snow removal guy

So, growing up in the Midwest, a snow day was REALLY a snow day. Snow drifts as tall as I was and undrivable streets. Even in Salt Lake, a true snow storm can be treacherous. But this? This storm closed the schools in Washington County. I wanted to laugh when I heard the news. Oh well, the kids had fun playing in the snow, coming in for hot chocolate, and staying home from school.

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ADULTS ONLY!

For those of you hoping I'd post pictures of a topless beach, or something, get your mind out of the gutter! We had to opportunity to go out to dinner as just adults last weekend. My family is the best! We have all had a rough year and it makes you realize just how important family is. Stuff is just stuff, but family is forever. I love to spend time with my family (especially when there isn't 5 million kids running around) but we missed not having the Andersons and the Larsens there. I can't wait until the annual New Years Eve party!

Me and Jason

Jen and Zoolander (I mean Nate)

Mom and Dad

Jon and Kate
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No Self Control!

Is there something wrong with this picture? Look close.

This is Alex's Kissmas Countdown (cheesy, I know)

And this would be Rachel's

Rachel just couldn't help herself. She was REALLY quiet one afternoon. Jason went into her room to discover about 15 empty Hershey Kiss wrappers. Hey, at least she saved the Santa to eat on Christmas day!

Happy and Safe Holidays to you all!

This boot was made for WALKING . . .

Holy Sh*t and Hallelujah! I'm a walking woman again! It still kinda hurts, but I'll take it. Goodbye scooter, hello freedom. Can you tell I'm excited about it? Just thought I'd share the good news.

I couldn't resist the Elf Fun!

Send your own ElfYourself eCards

It's the African Anteating Ritual!

One of my very favorite movies of ALL time was on TV last night . . . "Can't Buy Me Love"! I can't even tell you how excited I was to see that it was going to be on. I recorded it and when the kids went to bed, I watched it. Jason moussed in about half way through, and I think he liked it too. I think this movie takes a close 2nd to the movie I've watched the most in my lifetime (the 1st is "The Little Mermaid", my sister Kate and I watched it everyday one summer). It has the best lines in it (which I recited daily in high school) and the star of the show is Patrick Dempsy. I wanted to be just like Cindy Mancini and drive a white VW rabbit when I was younger! It really is a classic. Some of my favorite lines are:

• Oh, cards with the tards. Who could beat a night of cards, chips, dips and dorks?
• Something stinks in suburbia!
• . . . she gives more rides than Greyhound!
• You S#*t on my house!
• He went from totally geek to totally chic!
• Look . . . it's a nerd herd!
  

And, of course the famous African Anteating Ritual Dance . . .

Dang it!

Alright, I haven't cried yet, but I'm sure it will come. At my doctor appt today he informed me it will still be 2 more weeks before he'll let me have a walking boot. Thanks for all your chants in my behalf yesterday . . . apparently you didn't do it loud enough though.

So, I'm just gonna HAVE to work out a system where I can move Cole around. I need my life back. I am SOOOOOOO appreciative of all the help I've received thus far, I am just used to being alone from time to time and I haven't gotten that in over a month now.

At least I got some good news, I got the thumbs up from my doc to go to SLC next week. So, Jess, wash the sheets, I'm coming . . . scooter and all!