Whoa, Time For Catch Up! (long post, good pictures, fun stories)

My goodness, time just simply slipped away from me. Pretty sure I totally dropped the ball on my thankfulness posts. Sorry. Let’s see what’s happened since the last time I posted… Holy Moly, I haven’t even blogged about Vegas or Tucker’s birthday… Here Goes.

Tucker’s birthday was a HIT! My Mom came into town the Tuesday before and helped me to get all of the last minute details together and helped SO much at the party. I don’t know how I would have enjoyed myself as much as I did if I didn’t know I could count on my Mom for ALL that she did. Thank you so much Mom! Tucker had so much fun with his little friends. He walked around all night SO excited that there were so many people to play with. It was so cute. When it came time for presents, he was, of course, more interested in the tissue paper and wrapping paper. But, I didn’t let him play with it much because nothing is more annoying then having it take FOREVER for a 1-year old to open his presents. :) After presents we stripped Tucker down to a diaper and socks to get him ready for cake! :) While we all sang Happy Birthday to Him, all He wanted to do was grab the candle flame. So, I helped him blow out his candle and he was mad until everyone started clapping. Once we got him in the high-chair, and cake in front of him he started to literally just pick at the cake. He did this for awhile until I flipped it over to where he could grab the cake part he went to town. It was so fun to watch him.

 

 

 

 

 

As he was finishing up I was trying to figure out how I was going to clean him, then I realized that the clubhouse (where we had his little party) has a shower in it. So, I took Tucker and the whole high-chair and put them in the shower. Worked like a charm. :)

All in all it was a fantastic evening. We all know that a child’s 1st birthday is 100% for the parents, and not the child. So, being the parent… the party was FANTASTIC! :) Thank you to everyone who came.

Friday, the day after Tucker’s birthday, my Mom, Tucker and I flew out of Portland to Vegas for the weekend. My nephew Tyler got baptized that Saturday, which is why we went to Vegas. We had a fantastic time with the family Friday night at a Buffet of course. :) Saturday was an awesome day spent again with the family at Tyler’s baptism and playing games. Sunday, again with the family, and this time to celebrate the birthday’s of Tucker, Marianne and Tyler. I love spending time with my family. For those of you who don’t know my family, it’s probably better because you don’t know what your missing out on. We are a fun breed of people! :) And when you get us all together… watch out! Even the kids get involved in the craziness. This trip made me even more excited for when we go out to California for Christmas, only it will be SO much better because David will be there with us! :)

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On Wednesday before Thanksgiving we had Tucker’s 12-month Dr. appointment. Aside for the slight cold and horrible rash, Tucker is healthy. Here are the latest stats…

Weight: 32 lbs. 9 oz.

Height: 33 1/2 inches

Head: 50 cm

He is still at the top of the charts, but is starting to taper off slightly. He got 3-shots which didn’t mix well with him come Thursday morning. Poor kid, woke up Thursday morning with a 100.4 degree temperature.

Which brings us to Thanksgiving. Seeing as Tucker woke up with a fever, it made for a touch and go day. We headed up to David’s parents house to enjoy Thanksgiving with them. It was a fun relaxing day with delicious food and good company. All of David’s immediate family was there, as well as his cousin and her daughter. It was fun visiting with everyone and spending the day relaxing.

Black Friday was kind of a bust this year. I was still sick so I didn’t get up at the crack of dawn to go shopping. Instead I waited until 9:00 and went with my friend Erin. After we hit a few stores we were glad that we didn’t bother getting up early, nothing seemed like such a huge deal it would be worth sacrificing sleep.

Saturday and Sunday we had lots of family time and enjoyed being home with David. It was so nice to have 4-days home with David, especially since Tucker and I had been in Vegas the weekend before.

11/26 – ME!

Today I am thankful for me. Seriously, without me, where would I be today. :)

In all seriousness, I was thinking a lot today about what I am grateful for. There are really so many things that I could list, some silly and some sincere. But as I was thinking of these things I decided that too many people are not thankful for themselves. I don’t want to toot my own horn, but I do a lot! I don’t necessarily even mean for the community as much as my own family. Everyday I take care of Tucker and do my best to help him to be a happy baby. I make sure that David has dinner every night (I’m not perfect, sometimes that dinner is Taco Bell or something). I try to keep a clean home. I do all that I can to ensure that my family is happy, safe and taken care of. I know that David appreciates me and Tucker does as well. I am thankful that I am able to do all of these things for my family which makes me thankful for… ME!

11/25 – FAMILY PICTURES

Oh how I love family pictures. When I was younger I LOVED getting family pictures done. Mostly because it was rare that we were all together because of all of the extracurricular activities that we were involved in. So I always knew that when it was time for family pictures we would all be together. We have some good memories of family picture time.

My good friend Erin, of http://www.photos-by-erin.blogspot.com took our family pictures a couple of weeks ago and they turned out SO cute! :) These family pictures are extra special to me because they are the first family pictures that we have had taken, and they will always be special to me. Here are a few that we liked the most.

Thankfulness Catch-Up

Sorry, I got a little behind on my daily thankful! :) It’s hard when you go out of town. So, here goes.

11/23 – MY BROTHERS

Those of you who know my brothers know that they can be a bit much to handle at times. But, at the same time, those of you who know my brothers know that they would give you the shirt off of their back if it would help you. They are so fantastic. All of my brothers have set an awesome example for me in every aspect of my own life. They have helped me to know that hard work and diligence can get you far. They have been amazing examples of Priesthood holders. As I was growing up it was neat to watch as people would call my Dad to give them a blessing, and my Dad could ask any one of my brothers to assist him and they could. They are fantastic fathers, and you know that the love between them and their kids is mutual. They are fantastic to their wives and would do anything for them. Pretty much all in all, they are the GREATEST! :)

11/24 – MY HOME

Tucker and I had been in Vegas since Friday. As much as we LOVE being with family, their is just something about being home. Even though I wish more than anything the home was closer to my family so I could see them more, home is home. Home is where David is, and that is what matters. It is so nice to be home, especially because I am sick and nothing beats your own home and bed when you’re sick. :)

11/22 - Rachel Boehrer

Oh my goodness, how helpful Rachel has been this evening. Tucker and I are visiting here in Vegas, staying at Dave and Rachel's house. Since we have been here Tucker has developed quite the diaper rash, and today it flared up pretty good and has also developed into a yeast infection. So tonight Rachel was so fantastic and went to the store while I was giving Tucker a bath and got Tucker all sorts of medicine and whatnot. It was so nice of her to do that, and made it easier for me to not have to worry about it at all. It was a relief to have that help. My Mom has been an AMAZING help as well. She has helped me with Tucker more than I could ask for these last few days. I couldn't ask for better help. THANK YOU!

11/21 - Baptism into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

Today I am grateful for baptism into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The main reason that Tucker and I are in Vegas this weekend is because my nephew Tyler got baptised today. It was so neat to see my brother, Dan, and his son, Tyler, in the baptismal font and wintess Tyler becoming a member of the church. As Dan was saying the baptismal prayer Tyler was all smiles as he was surrounded by his cousins and family who were all there for him and him alone. Tyler set a great example today for his younger brother and sister, as well as all of his younger cousins who have not yet been baptised. I know that Tucker is still too young to completely understand, but it is so nice to know that he still has 10 more cousins older than him to set the same example.