Happy Halloween!

Our Halloween actually started yesterday! We got to hang out with Grandma Armstrong at her school. We went on a parade around the school and got to meet all of her fun students. We then went to Grandma Wincherster's house and carved pumpkins. Clara also loved chomping on a carrot. Gotta love teething! Clara is getting really good at throwing the ball for Missy Poodle. The video is a little long, but it is hillarious!

I also want to tell my husband that I love him and that I can't believe 10 years have gone by! They have been wonderful and there are many more years to come! Happy 10 year "dating"anniversary yesterday~

At the Parade

Getting her first sewing lesson

Mommy and baby

I will add post more pics from Halloween activies that go on tonight later!

9 Months...

.....plus a few days! Clara Jean has made it to 9 months. This month has been very busy for Clara. She started to crawl at the beginning of the month and is now pulling up and is ready to walk. She cut her first tooth (finally) this week. We have had play dates with Annabelle, Lacey and Tyler. We went to California. We went to Gardner village and it was so picturesque. Auntie Linda came out this weekend for a visit. We went to the Body World Exhibit. Clara is one busy little girl! She is also learning to use to potty. She wants to grow up so fast! Here are some pics of our busy month. We can't wait for Halloween to finish this month off!

A little overdue

Clara and I went to the zoo a few weeks ago. These pics are overdue because I was waiting to get the video from my friend to put with it.....it's freaking hillarious! Clara wanted to stay awake so bad, but she just couldn't. I tried to lay her back in the stroller, but she wouldn't let me. I love this girl!

And this is how she ended up! All I could do was laugh!

At least we are getting some hair on that cute head...

I've been tagged, officially

Well Jenn Locke actually put my name in a tag, so I guess I will do it!

10 years ago I...
1. officially started dating John (Oct. 30th actually)
2. was raising guide dogs with my family
3. was waiting to turn 16 as I was the last junior to get a drivers license
4. was in the great shape by being on drill team
5. could only dream about the wonderful life I have now!

5 Things on today's "to do" list...
1. Clean the house for our play date
2. Make our cruise photo book of the cruise we got back from almost 2 months ago (whoops!)
3. Attempt to contemplate going to the gym
4. Finish the laundry
5. Work on becoming a millionaire (see next question)

5 things I would do if I were a millionaire...
1. Pay off my houses
2. Go on a Mediterranean cruise
3. Build my dream house
4. Put some away for a rainy day
5. Buy Clara anything she wanted!

5 places I have lived...
1. San Bernadino, CA
2. Farmington, UT
3. Petaluma, CA
4. Kaysville, UT
5. San Rafael, CA
6. Holladay, UT
7. West Jordan, UT (<-----the trend got messed up here)

5 jobs I have had....
1. Sales Associate Victoria's Secret
2. Market Research Asst. Project Manager
3. Claims Adjuster for Progressive
4. Real Estate Agent -- currently more like assistant to John as needed
5. Mom --the best one yet!

I tag...Jenny Noall, Nikki Davis, Kesha Parker, Laura Miller, and Laura Bradford

Rules: Each player answers the question themselves. At the end of the post the player then tags 5 people and posts their names, then goes to their blog and leaves them a comment letting them know that they've been tagged and asking them to read your blog. Let the person that tagged you know when you've answered the questions on your blog.

I Left my Heart In San Francisco

John, Clara and I took a trip to Northern Cali to see my grandparents and my aunt. I got to take Clara to the Lagoon where I went as a kid, and fed the birds. Clara got to spend Sunday with them while John and I went to the 49ers game. It was the first professional football game we have been to. We had amazing seats! Right at the end zone. During one play in the second quarter, a ball was thrown right at us. John was holding his camera, and actually swatted the ball. The lady next to us got the ball. If only John wasn't protecting his camera......It was all neat because they were retiring Steve Young's jersey. From what I understand, they are also going to be tearing down Candlestick park in a few years, so I am glad that we got to go there.

The next day, we spent sightseeing at Marin Headlands (right next to the Golden Gate Bridge) and Fisherman's Wharf at Pier 39. Clara liked the sea lions, although I am not sure she exactly got what they were. Before heading home, we had an early dinner at Applebee's with my grandparents. It is their favorite restaurant. Thanks for having us! We really enjoyed our visit!

PS Clara is really getting good at pulling up, and will rock once she gets on her hands and knees.....uh oh.....crawling for sure by Halloween, maybe even walking! For more pics, check out Facebook....

Feeding the birds

The opening of the 49er Game

Steve Young and his teammates at half time

At Marin Headlands in the morning

Pier 39 and the famous Sea Lions

My grandparents

My favorite pic - other side of the bridge, in the afternoon, with the fog rolling in....

I love San Fran

I couldn't believe my eyes!

John and I invested in a video monitor. I am so glad that we did. The way our house has the master on the main, and the baby's room upstairs, it made me feel more comfortable to see Clara instead of just hearing her. Well today, I saw something in the monitor that I couldn't believe. She was sitting in her bed! Clara has been able to sit by herself since July, but only after I put her that way. So I grabbed the camera and headed up stairs. I was in for even a bigger surprise when I got to her room and Clara was pulling her self up. Clara is getting so big! We are so proud of her.

SYTYCD

Jessica, John and I went to So You Think You Can Dance - the concert tonight. It was blast! We had a great time. Thanks Jessica and Josette for getting us the tickets. I really enjoyed the "mattress" dance. John's favorite is the garden....hence the music on the blog. The playlist includes songs from SYTYCD season 4. We'll keep it on for a few days--just enough time to get them stuck in your head! "Four Real" - explained tonight that it means not only Season 4, but a combination of things that make the show unique, and can be applied to all aspects of life. John took the picture, I promise, he was there!

The Garden - Courtney and Gev

The Mattress - Kherington and Twitch

The Utah Locals - Gev and Chelsie

Escaped Convicts - Twich and Kherington

Flow Rider "Best of the Best"

Crusin'

We had an amazing time on our cruise. Clara did so well. She stuck pretty much to her schedule as far as naps and eating (that girl has got to eat!). Here are a couple of slide shows of the pictures. We had so many! Clara was the hit of the ship. She was known as the girl with the headbands. Thanks Michon for the cute flowers!

Muster Drill

Clara Pictures

Around the Ship

Ports of Call

Unitah's

Wow -- I didn't realize how long it has been since the last post. We've been keeping busy around here, but we were able to spend the day up in the Unitah's with Grandma Winchester and Poppa Blake. Here are some pics!