10 Months!

Soon, this blog will be saying, ONE YEAR! I can't believe how fast time has been flying. I feel so blessed to have Clara in my life. We are still at two teeth, although I think the top ones may be coming in. How do I know? The tears, the ferocious rubbing of gums, and runny nose.....the things that I've learned from being a mom! Walking is close, but she doesn't have the confidence yet to do it herself. Clara can walk one hand assisted though. Soon.... Here are a couple of cute pics. Clara likes taking pictures and seeing herself on the camera afterwards. Thanks daddy for taking them of her! Happy Thanksgiving tomorrow! I hope you all have a blessed day!

Clara's Christmas Present

I'm trying to be crafty and make a toy house made out of fabric for Clara for Christmas. My mom made me one when I was little. So it is cut out, but now I need to start assembling it. I figure if I don't make Christmas, I luckily have her birthday, which is a month later! We shall see! The first picture is the outside of the house, the second is the inside.

Hairbows and Accessories!

I was looking to purchase some new headbands and bows for Clara when a high school classmate emailed me. I started a Davis High Class of 2000 blog and Terre emailed me to have post put up about her business, "The Crafty Moms". It was perfect timing! I am so excited that I have found someone that sells the headbands. Clara really needs to wear them because of her lack of hair! Check her out! http://www.thecraftymoms.blogspot.com/

Snow and Swimming.....

We had our first real snow last week, and what does Mom and Clara do? Go swimming! We had a lot of fun. Thank goodness for indoor pools! Bring on the snow! Daddy and Clara looking at the snow

The kids

Big Kiddos

I don't like the water on my face!

Look at how big I'm getting!

The Family!

Cat Lady, Kitty Cat, and the Pumpkin! Happy Halloween!

PS I'm keeping up the Halloween background up a little longer. I am disgusted that the Walmart already has Christmas music and decorations in their store. We still have Thanksgiving people!

PPS Did you remember to set your clocks back?

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