Christmas 2008

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What a fun Christmas we have had this year. We started off by going up to Logan on Christmas Eve to spend the day up there. We first of all encountered some water pipe breakage of which Adam and Chris spent the morning fixing. We found out the problem on Christmas Eve Eve. There was water all the way down the street from our break. We didn't have water that night but Adam woke up early the next day to work hard and he and Chris conquered the job and fixed it so thank heavens for water again. You never really appreciate something until it's gone sometime. What I appreciate most about water is being able to thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water not just hand sanitizer.

Then we were off to Logan and spent the night up there. We went and saw baby Kiya in the hospital of which she is doing well. Once she reaches 46 ml in a feeding she gets to go home. She is right around 30 ml so she is getting there. I can't wait for her to be home with her family. We played the Wii, opened presents and just hung out. We were very spoiled and got lots of fun things. My favorite was my new Kitchen Aid mixer. Brody got lots of fun toys and a trike and Adam got Jeep stuff, of course!

Christmas morning we woke up around 7:00 to get ready and start opening presents with our little family. Brody was so happy, normally it takes him a little while to get going and once he has food in him he is much happier but Christmas morning he was excited to open presents and see his tractors, tools, tractor books, and most importantly...suckers! I learned I should give these last because he wouldn't let go of the bag which made it hard to open presents. Adam gave me my shelf that I have been wanting for a little while. Our office is getting demolished and turning into a nursery. I decided we needed some changes in our family room to accomodate our new office space so I got a huge bookcase to put Brody's toys, books and other stuff. He also surprised me with a laptop. Adam got a floor jack for his shop and a few other little nick nacks. Adam definately spoiled me this year.

After opening up our presents to each other we were off to Adam's parents for breakfast. It was snowing so hard and the roads were snow packed. We were so grateful to have 4 wheel drive. We ate breakfast then exchanged gifts. We then had a white elephant exchange which was a new hit this year. There were lots of gag gifts that we laughed about. Adam and Brian had to go back to Brian's house and they decided to help those that were stuck in the snow. What good men we have in our family to serve like they do! We spent the day there until we headed down to Provo for dinner with the extended family. The roads were again really bad and we were even more grateful for 4 wheel drive. We had a wonderful time at John and Shanin's. We have an ornament exchange every year which is really fun to see what we all got. Adam pulled the kids and John on sleds and skis with the Jeep. They had a great time!

I love Christmas and I am always sad to see it go. It helps remind us to remember the true meaning of Christmas and to serve others. I am grateful for both mine and Adam's family and all the fun times we have with them, too bad we can't play all the time. Til next year!

Kiya Maren Haslam

My sister and brother in law just had their tiny little baby last Saturday. She came six weeks early but is doing really well for being so early. Her name is Kiya and she was 5 lbs 8 oz. 18 inches. She has tons of blonde curly hair. She is in the NICU for now, no news on when she will be out, hopefully soon. I hurried up to Logan after hearing my sister was rushed to the hospital in an ambulance and having Kiya within a half hour of getting to the hospital. Hopefully I can get some pictures soon especially when I get to hold her for the first time. We weren't expecting this baby to come so I didn't come prepared with my camera. Right now we just get to see her through the glass window, but I guess it's better than nothing and we're just so happy that she is doing as well as she is!

Brody's new favorite toy!

Adam's parents brought this horse over to our house for Brody to use. He has had nonstop fun since we got it. It's so hard to get him off, he just screams because he wants more. He cracks us up.

Christmas Time

We came home from our Ward Christmas party yesterday during the big storm. We got Brody out of the car and couldn't get him to come inside. He loves the snow, everything about it especially eating it until his hand gets too cold and we warm it up as much as possible with out own hands and he's at it again. I guess we'll be outside a lot this winter. We also started our 12 books of Christmas, except this year Brody is way more excited about the books. We can read them all the way through. Christmas just keeps getting better!
Side note: We were delivering some of our neighbor gifts and we stopped off at a friend's house, not knowing there are two houses that are the exact same and they have the same kind of car, I ended up sending Adam to the wrong house. Luckily it was him and not me cause I got a good laugh in the car.

Here we go again...

All right, I'm doing another boutique. It's this Saturday (Dec. 13th) from 11-3. The address is 11750 S Eureka Way (2150 W) South Jordan. Just south of the county fairground and equestrian park. There will be these vendors:

*Christmas decorations
*Gift baskets
*Little girl denim skirts
*Tutus
*Baby accessories
*Hair accessories
*Salt City Candle
*Vinyl lettering
*Home decor baby items
*Bead watches


Just thought I would make a note of it a few days in advance instead of the day before. Hope to see you there.

Thanksgiving and updates

I think it's about time I post something about Thanksgiving and what's been going on in our lives. Sorry I've been a slacker lately. As you can see from my last post, I started making watches and selling them. I started it as a hobby but then friends and family told me to try and sell them so here I am starting to sell them. They are kind of like the Bumbles watches but Bri's version. If anyone wants to be a host of a watch party, let me know there are good perks! As for Thanksgiving, we went up to my parents house where we had a yummy feast with most of my mom's family. We then headed up to Martha's house to our surprise of gifts. Martha buys enough gifts for everyone in the family then we play a game and open gifts and steal them. It's really fun, Adam got a really nice electric razor and I got a few CD's. So these aren't just cheap little gifts, they are good ones. Then we had pie and looked at pictures from when we were little. It was a lot of fun looking back on our memories expecially with everyone there. Friday we took my two cousins shooting. Besides it being so cold and our hands freezing, we had a good time!

On Sunday we went to Adam's parents to celebrate Thanksgiving with them and the rest of the family. Dinner was of course yummy, we did the traditional stuffing, potatoes, turkey etc. We had a great time! I love Thanksgiving because not only do we get together with family but it's a great time to ponder all the things we are thankful for. I have a list but I won't go into details because I'm feeling that this post is already rather long. But I do have to say that I'm thankful to have a family and I'm more especially grateful to be a mom. It's such a blessing! Brody keeps me on my toes and even when I'm having a bad day, he seems to make me smile and laugh. He must take after his dad. Those sweet little spirits and I'm so lucky that I will have two soon!

We set up our Christmas the day after Thanksgiving and deciding to splurge and buy new lights for our house. Not only were our icicle lights starting to fall apart, we have been wanting the big lights for a while so we bought them. We got our tree and finished decorating it last night. Brody gets so excited for all the lights in our house. He plugs in the tree, our small trees and our garland over our railing. It's so cute! I thought last year was fun having him around for Christmas but it just keeps getting better, I love that kid! Here's just a few pictures of this past couple weeks.

Boutique Thursday and Friday

Hello everyone!

I am having a boutique tonight Thursday, Dec. 4th and tomorrow Friday, December 5th. The one tonight is at my house from 6-8 p.m.. Call me for directions 706-3817. I am selling my bead watches and my friend is selling hair accessories, they are absolutely adorable! The one tomorrow is in Holladay: 5820 South Tolcate Woods Lane, Holladay (2930 East, Just off Holladay Blvd. North of Tuscany Restaurant, follow the signs) it goes from 4-7 p.m.. The boutique in Holladay will be featuring:
Original Twilight Bella Bracelets and Edward Only Necklaces - Designer Inspired Handbags & Wallets - Scentsy Candles & Warmers - Ella Bella Tutus, Beanies & Bows - Spoiled! Fabulous Custom Infant Blankets - Darling Embroidered Baby Bids - Charmed Moments Charms & Bracelets - Designer Inspired Jewelry - Mary Kay Cosmetics - Fabulous Cleo Handmade Jewelry - Visconti Vintage Button Necklaces and Earrings, watches & More!
Please bring your friends and family!

Pumpkin Waffles

I saw this recipe on my sister-in-laws blog and thought it would be great for Thanksgiving morning...not only was it great but it was wonderful! They are the best tasting waffles I have ever tried and to top it off, homemade syrup! Delicious! So for those of you who are dying to try these yummy waffles here's the recipe:

Pumpkin Waffles

Dry:
2 C. Flour
2 TBSP Baking Powder
1 TBSP Cinnamon
1/2 tsp Nutmeg
1 TBSP Sugar
1/4 tsp Salt
Wet:
1 1/2 C. Milk
4 Eggs
1 C. Pumpkin
3/4 C. Melted Butter
1 tsp Vanilla

Combine all ingredients. About 4.5 min in the waffle iron.


Buttermilk Syrup

1/2 C. Butter
1 C. Sugar
1/2 C Buttermilk
Bring to a boil, remove from heat and add:
1 tsp Baking Soda
1 tsp Vanilla

Syrup will fizz, then settle. Serve over hot waffles.

Husband Tag...all about Adam

1)Where did you meet?
In college, we lived in the same apartment building, we didn’t get married until our third year in college, who knew.

2) How long did you date before you were married?
About 9 months.

3) How long have you been married?
4 years, 2 months and 4 days, best time of my life!

4) What does he do that surprises you?
He brings home random flowers, so cute! He also surprises me by cooking dinner when I am unable to. That is good for Adam because he doesn’t like to cook especially if it takes longer than 30 seconds. I just found out that he knows how to make pizza rolls, can’t wait to try Adam’s version. (hint, hint)

5) What is his best feature?
His eyes, he has such cute eyes. Also his thighs, I know it sounds weird. When we first met he was biking a lot and had such strong leg muscles. And you still do babe! Another feature and the best is his sense of humor. He can make anyone laugh especially me. I love it!

6) What is your favorite quality of his?
Adam can fix just about anything, he is so smart. Sometimes I take it for granted. I’m so grateful to Adam’s dad for teaching him the things he did because even if he’s never done something, he will figure out how to fix it.

7) Does he have a nickname for you?
Babe, Sweety, Sug, Sugey, I can’t even think of all of them, the list goes on. He hardly ever calls me by my first name.

8) What is his favorite food?
Nachos and ice cream, he could never have too much.

9) What is his favorite sport?
Mountain biking, he loves it…too bad I’m such a demanding wife and he doesn’t get out more J He also loves to go Jeeping!

10) When and where was your first kiss?
In my apartment building, it was so cute! It was the perfect moment. Adam was so scared to kiss me for a long time, I think it took him 2 months before we had our first kiss.

11) What is your favorite thing to do as a couple?
Camping, Jeeping, boating, riding bikes, taking walks, dejunk, go on dates to dinner and a movie, go for drives (before we had Brody, that’s history since our little boy doesn’t like the car too much)

12) Do you have any children?
We have 1 ½ , one cute, fun little boy Brody and another boy on the way!

13) What are his hidden talents?
Can’t think of any hidden talents, Adam’s not the shy kind of guy. He doesn’t hold anything back.

14) Who said i love you first?
Adam did of course, I was way too chicken to say it first.

15) What is his favorite music?
Country, Alternative, Josh Groben, Peter Breinholt, etc.

16) What do you admire about him?
Adam is perfect, I couldn’t ask for better. Adam is such a family man, he always puts his family first. He is an amazing father, he is so involved with Brody and teaches him so much. He is always spending time with him any second he has. I can’t wait to see what kind of affect he will have on our next child. He is also an amazing husband. He continues to surprise me with his little talents. He made me a Valentine’s Day card one year out of duct tape, it was the cutest card I have ever received, and it took him a long time to make it. I admire at how patient he is and how he never gets mad.

17) What is his favorite color?
It used to be purple, maybe it still is. Haven’t asked him in a long time.

18) Will he read this?
Yes, of course he will read this and he will just smile the whole time!

19) who do you tag?
Tarasha, Cindy, Sara, Kamey, & Malissa and whoever else who has the desire to brag about your husband, go for it. It’s fun to read!

It's a.....

BOY!!!

Yes that's right, we are having another boy. We just found out today and are so excited! In fact, Adam was so sure that it was a girl before the ultrasound...he kept asking the ultrasound lady if she was sure, and she kept saying yes it's pretty apparent it's a boy! We can't wait to have two boys that can be little buddies! We had so many girls names picked out but we are boggled about any boys names. Any suggestions?

My cousin's husband passed away last night after undergoing a few different brain surgeries. He was in a high speed chase and lost control of his cop car and hit a sign last Monday. He leaves behind his wife, Katie and four week old twin babies. My heart goes out to her and her family. Be grateful for what you have because you never know what's going to happen. Thank heavens that Families can be together forever! You're in our prayers Katie!

Happy Halloween!

We love the month of October because we get to do all sorts of fun things! We took Brody to the pumpkin patch and instead of being excited about the pumpkins, he was way more excited to see the tractors and excavators around. Last year Brody sucked on the pumpkins, it was so cute!






Then we took Brody to Gardener Village. We saw lots of fun witches, fed the ducks and once again there was another tractor which Brody was so fascinated about. We definately know what he loves! In fact tractor was his first two syllable word.











Last Saturday Martha had a Halloween pumpkin party. We always have a good time carving our pumpkins and then prizes are given out. Then to top it off, there's always yummy food.







This last Wednesday we were off to our Ward's trunk or treat and Halloween party. Having Brody makes Halloween so much more fun! This year we all dressed up as pirates. My mother made all of our costumes, aren't they fabulous! She has such an amazing talent! Here's just a few of our pictures...

Isaiah and Rosie are adopting!

Our really good friends, Isaiah and Rosie, are adopting! They are such wonderful people. I wish everyone could get to know them and their sweet personalities. If you know of anyone in need of adoptive parents, please remember Rosie and Isaiah, they are going to be such great parents. I have never seen so much enthusiasm as these two have been about wanting a family. Check out their profile:

http://www.providentliving.org/ses/birthmother/viewsingleprofile/0,12272,2133-1-10506-1-1,00.html

or blog:

http://www.isaiahandrosie.blogspot.com/

I wish all children went to loving homes but unfortunately that is not the circumstance in many cases. Please remember Rosie and Isaiah if you know of anyone placing their baby for adoption. Trust me...they will be the best parents anyone could ask for!

My trip to Chicago

What a great time we had. I don't think I've ever done so much walking in my life. Seriously we walked from about 9:00 a.m. til about 9:00 p.m. for four days in a row. With all the yummy food we ate, I think it was worth it to walk everywhere. The first day we got there we ate at a Mexican restaurant which was delicious. We were told to not walk the streets at night so we came back to the hotel.
Day 2 we went shopping at the "Magnificent Mile". These were the higher end shops of which we hardly found anything. I did buy some new more comfortable shoes due to all the walking and achy feet so that was worth it. We then went to the play "Wicked". I love plays, they are so neat. There's so much work that goes into them.
Day 3 we went on a historical/food tour. We learned lots about Chicago and tried some really yummy food along the way. We then did some more shopping. The styles in Chicago are so different, but in a good way. Probably not the kind of clothes I would where so then again not much success. We began wondering if we were ever going to find anything that would work for us.
So day 4 we hit the State Street shopping and found way too much success. Before we found all the good shops our plan was to go to the Sears tower so we brought a full load of clothes and goods with us to the Sears tower. Let's just say blisters on our hands? Well almost, our bags keps ripping and not only were our feet sore but our hands were as well. Not that I am complaining because we had much success with our shopping that day. We just couldn't stop. The Sears tower is amazing. The elevator travels at 18 mph and it has 103 floors. It's one of the tallest buildings in the world.
Day 5 we went to the Art Institute of Chicago. The museum was pretty interesting although I was pretty much done with the walking. We had lots of yummy food while we were there. There are restaurants after restaurants. I've also never seen so many taxis in my life. We were told that there are 6,000 taxis in Chicago. WOW! Although it was a fun trip to be with my mom and sisters, I was ready to be home and see my boys and sleep in my own bed. Adam and Brody came into the airport to meet me which was a big surprise. Brody couldn't stop smiling. I think he missed me which made me feel good especially when he is such a daddy's boy.
Not only did I have a blast, Adam and Brody were very busy as well. They went up to the farm two of the days to work on fixing the fence and work on the sprinklers. Brody sat on the 4-wheeler the whole time while Adam was working. Adam took him off the 4-wheeler to play but he climbed right back up there. Grandma great thinks it's time to get him a 4-wheeler for the farm. Brody would absolutely love it, good think they have controls to manage their speeds. He loves riding the 4-wheelers and the tractor. In fact he now says tractor everytime he sees one. Adam also took him up to the tram in SnowBird with the Robb's, some friends of ours and their boys.

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Daddy's little boy

This last week Brody has been such a daddy's boy, he doesn't want anything to do with me even when he gets hurt, he goes straight to his dad. This last weekend, he was so attached to Adam's hip that he couldn't go anywhere without Brody crying and being really upset that his dad left him. So he would go everywhere Adam went especially when it came to the garage. As cute as it is, it's also kind of sad but oh well. I'm going to Chicago next week with my mom and my sisters and Adam is taking time off work to be with Brody. It's a good thing he loves his dad because he's going to be with him 24/7 for about five days. What fun they will have and I will miss them like crazy.















This picture is for you little sis, pure torture. Adam put these boots on Brody and it was so cute for us to see him but just miserable for him. Oh well, I guess we all have to have a little laugh every now and then.

GUESS WHAT?

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Mashed potatoes with gravy and cheese and peppercini's



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BABY #2

Yes that is right, we are expecting baby #2. Here's to the no motivation to blog or do laundry, make my bed, weed my yard, eat weird things. We are so excited to bring a new child into our family. We are due April 15th and should be finding out if it's a boy or girl right around the end of November. What a perfect gift for Christmas! Hopefully this next trimester bring me more energy.