What's in, Watson

Cutie!

2012-01-28T13:37:00.001-08:00

What a cute girl! Blowing bubbles with her cool shades on.

Cool Tricks

2012-01-27T12:11:00.000-08:00

I told Darren I wouldn't post this, but I think it's too fun. This is what they call 'super jumps'. Brookey loves to have her daddy throw her up in the air. She thinks it's awesome she can touch the ceiling.

Style

2011-12-20T11:56:00.001-08:00

This is my stylin child. In her jammies, with snow boots on (we don't get snow), and her packpack full of dolls and barbies. Gotta love this girl!

Working

2011-12-19T08:13:00.000-08:00

Brookelyn likes to "help" Darren work. Darren was on a conference call here and B had to sit pretty much on him and comment on the conversation, while wearing his headset.

I made that.....

2011-12-14T14:36:00.001-08:00

So this is my newest holiday decoration. I saw the idea for this wreath on a blog and decided it was easy enough for me to do. So off to the craft store and $15 later, voila! I think it's pretty darn cute!

(the sign under I made at a baby shower, super cute too)

Football

2011-12-05T22:02:00.000-08:00

Darren got free tickets to the 49ers game from work. It was fun! We were going to take Brookey with us but couldn't find her a ticket. So our wonderful friends took her for the day. It turned out to be an awesome date. We were about 14 rows from the field, on the 50 yrd line. Cant do much better than that. And we got free scarfs for fan appreciation day, pretty cool huh.

This was the tunnel the players ran out of. Kind of cool!

Here is our "proof" picture of us actually being there. And of how close we were. It really wasn't that cold but my hair was crazy that day, hence the hat.

We really did enjoy our day away!

Santa Santa Ho Ho Ho

2011-12-04T20:55:00.001-08:00

We went to our ward Christmas party and who was there? No other than Santa Claus! Brookelyn actually sat on his lap and told him what she wanted. It wasn't something we had bought for her, so I guess we will be going shopping for one last gift.
It was a great night. The food was actually good. The company was great! We really love our ward and ward family.

Halloween Party

2011-11-02T15:22:00.000-07:00

Brookelyn had her Halloween Party at Joy School. The kids sang songs and danced in their costumes. Here is a little video I took. She makes me laugh so hard.

Sorry its sideways. I didnt realize it would do that.

Tinkerbell all ready to go.

Front

Back

Brooke's class. What cute kids!

Poll Results

2011-10-09T10:01:00.000-07:00

You've decided that we are having a boy, 12 for boy and 7 for a girl. But I'm not going to tell you what we are having. But Brookelyn will!

What's it going to be?

2011-10-03T16:28:00.000-07:00

We find out what baby #2 is soon. What do you think it will be? Girl? Boy? On the side I've set up a poll to see what you think it will be.

Oh Captain

2011-10-01T16:53:00.001-07:00

We ventured to the Livermore Airport Open house as we do every year for the past few years. This year it was the best we've seen. It had arial plane stunts, local police, fire, and emergency response people and to top it off Captain Sully Sullenburger. He was the pilot who landed the airplane on the Hudson River in NY. He was very nice! B was acting shy to everyone, hence me holding her.

Fall?

2011-09-28T10:08:00.001-07:00

I think Brookey doesn't know that it's fall now. Either that or fall doesn't know it's fall now.

Joy School

2011-08-30T09:18:00.001-07:00

We decided to have Brookelyn do Joy School this year. She is the only girl in her group. There are 5 boys and Brookey. She's going to love it though. What a cute little girl she is turning out to be!

Game

2011-08-24T10:32:00.001-07:00

Last weekend we went to an Oakland A's baseball game. A whole bunch of our friends went too. There was a tailgate party before and fireworks after. They let us on the field to watch the fireworks. This field is the same field that the Oakland Raiders play on. It was really awesome to touch the turf and experience what football players (and I guess baseball players too) see. It was a great night!

Campout

2011-08-19T21:31:00.001-07:00

We decided to have a campout in our livingroom. We had tried to plan a real camping trip. But because I've been too sick being prego, a at home campout had to do. Then the night we decided to sleep outside in the backyard it was very cool and very windy. So it ended up being inside. We ate s'mores and Brookey and Darren slept in the tent. I need my rest so I slept in my bed. But Brookey loved the whole thing.

Its that time again!

2011-08-09T21:06:00.000-07:00

For most people this time of the year is for back to school or the end of summer coming. But thats not what we are talking about.

What we are saying is, it's time for us to announce that we are having another baby. Yay!

Yes this is our next addition. Coming in late Feb '12.

(This is our official announcement. You probably will not receive a phone call or card in the mail. If there are family members who dont read this blog, then tell them they should.)

Games

2011-08-06T19:34:00.001-07:00

This is how Darren and Brookelyn play games on Darren's phone.

Brookelyn is obsessed with the Easter Bunny lately. If she finds something askew or out of place she says the Easter Bunny must have came and moved it. The Easter Bunny also gets blamed if a mess is made and I ask how it got so messy. Poor Easter Bunny, I'm not sure Brookey knows exactly what he does just that he comes.

Dancer

2011-08-01T15:42:00.001-07:00

Here is my little pole dancer. Her daddy should be so proud.

Baby, Oh Baby

2011-06-09T20:31:00.000-07:00

Check out our new baby! Isnt she a beauty? She is a Hyundai Elantra. Brand spanking new. Very lovely, smooth, and hot. We are super excited to have a second car after 3 years of only having one. Awesome!

Swinging

2011-06-07T17:01:00.000-07:00

We are finally enjoying some summer weather. It's hard to even be inside when you know it's such a nice day out. And I can't complain, especially since Brookelyn learned how to swing herself on the swing set. Now I just sit back and smile. Loving the swing set. One of our best purchases.

Picking Cherries

2011-05-28T19:18:00.000-07:00

We went cherry picking with a bunch of our friends last week. We picked all that we wanted. The girls ate as much as we picked (almost). I love all the u-pick farms around. It's so much fun for everyone.

Little Fishy

2011-05-28T19:14:00.000-07:00

Brookey's been taking swim lesson the last few weeks. It's been a little chilly but she has been doing great. She gets to do them with her BFFs Haylee, James, Jakub, and Kayla. Her teacher Megan is super cute with them. Brooke asks me everyday if it's swim day. She loves going.

My Family

2011-05-25T22:49:00.000-07:00

My cute Mom

She didnt know I was taking pictures of her taking pictures.

My Dad being chased my the grandkids.

My Family - Parents, Brothers and Sisters.

Just the kids - In height order, not age.

From left to right and place by age: Denise #2, Lisa #4, Me #6, Jenny #3, Heather #1, Andy #7 Nephi #5

Siblings - through thick and thin?

Seems just about right.

If you cant tell I love my family. We are all crazy in our own ways. We all love each other and have a great time together.

Easter

2011-04-28T20:03:00.000-07:00

Brookelyn Easter Morning coming down the stairs.

Finding her first egg.

Finding her Easter basket.

Princess cards and puzzles.

Finding more eggs.

Her skirt came with her Easter basket.

It was a bit to big.

And the Easter dress. So cute!

Brookey's Purple Party

2011-04-28T19:52:00.000-07:00

I'm a bit behind on my posts, but I forgot to post about Brookelyn's 3rd Birthday Party. Her favorite color is purple so we did a purple party. All the friends came in purple outfits. They played with purple playdough, ate purple foods, and played purple games. I think it was fun. She was going to have a purple cake, but I went to finish it an hour before the party and it didnt work out. So we went to the store and bought closest thing I could find.

Easter Present

2011-04-24T10:24:00.001-07:00

Brookey got this for Easter. Not really we were just buying it anyways, but we had it ready for Easter. Well almost. It's still missing the slide. We got too tired and will finish it tomorrow.

Ah spring at last

2011-04-04T10:28:00.001-07:00

Just enjoying the sun and warm weather at the park.

Monkeys in a tree

2011-03-12T13:57:00.000-08:00

Everyone knows I love monkeys. But these are some of my most favorite ones of all.

Watching Cartoons

2011-03-09T08:16:00.000-08:00

If you were ever wondering what we look like in the morning watching cartoons, well here you go. We snuggle on the couch under my blanky.

She's just growing up so fast!

2011-03-02T22:25:00.000-08:00

I cant believe how much Brookey has changed in just 3 short years. Still adorable as ever! And yes family you will get your pictures.

Pictures

2011-02-23T13:49:00.001-08:00

We went and got Brookey's 3 year picture taken. Here is the link to see how freaking cute she is: https://viewimages.jcpportraits.com/sharealbum/sharealbumlist?rndId=VAcFAlREWFhZXF4HAVNSUUBaX1taA1cHUVUJQA1SCFc4AAMJCARPXlpYWQ==&uId=AAkGAAFGWw==
Hopefully that works.

Happy 3rd Birthday Brookey!

2011-02-10T16:19:00.001-08:00

My big little 3 yr old. I can't believe she's this old. She's just so cute and fun. I guess we will keep her for at least another year.

Where's Brookey?

2011-01-31T08:15:00.000-08:00

We went shopping and she insisted I take her picture. Funny girl.

Elf

2010-12-08T17:02:00.000-08:00

My cute witch

2010-10-31T20:49:00.001-07:00

Body art? Luckily it was washable markers.

2010-10-20T22:37:00.000-07:00

>
>

We went to the Chabot Space and Science Center. Here are our fun pics.

2010-10-03T13:35:00.001-07:00

Chabot Space Center

2010-10-03T13:34:00.000-07:00

Chabot Space Center

2010-10-03T13:33:00.001-07:00

2010-09-17T16:14:00.000-07:00

More pics from the game.

2010-09-01T09:50:00.000-07:00

Darren's news

2010-08-25T23:11:00.000-07:00

So we have has some changes in our life. Check out Darren's profile to see if you can tell what it is.

Summer

2010-08-23T16:25:00.001-07:00

Here is a slide show of our summer. We've just had a fun summer and not time to show it. Enjoy if you want. Some of the pictures arent awesome, but they will do.

Update

2010-05-10T22:53:00.000-07:00

Its been a while since I blogged. And truthfully there hasn't been much going on. We are still just plugging away.

Darren has started working on a shed. He got a bunch of power tools for Christmas that he is putting to good use. Ill post more pics when he gets it put up.

What an adorable helper.

I've been exercising my butt off, literally. My girlfriends and I are doing a Biggest Loser Competition. We have just a few weeks left so we will just have to see how this all plays out. Ill decide if I want to post after pics at that point.

Brookey has been up to everything and more of everything. She has pretty much got the potty training down. We do still have accidents, but we have made it through quite a few days dry. She talks almost non-stop. And is picking up on everything we, the TV, everyone else says. She loves to sing, which is very fun. Our favorite songs she sings are- Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam (including the jumps on the beams), the ABC song (she can get most of the letters), Itsy Bitsy Spider, Wise man/Foolish man. All with actions and cuteness that a two year old can add.

We are looking forward to a small family trip to Disneyland in June. Brookelyn loves Mickey Mouse House and Tinkerbell, so we thought it would be so cute to take her to see all of them. Other than that, we are just same ol', same ol'.

Easter and other stuff

2010-04-04T19:59:00.000-07:00

Easter Egg Hunting
Coming down the stairs in the morning.

Eggs hidden all over

The loot and the excitement.

Lookin so cute in a fun outfit.

Went to a Jazz game in Sac-town.

Brookelyn's Second Birthday

2010-02-13T23:16:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday to my baby girl, Brookelyn. I cant believe she is two already. She is such a smart, funny, crazy little girl. She is into everything and up to it all. She loves to run, play, sing, and especially dance. She attracts attention everywhere we go with her cuteness.
Her vocabulary is increasing everyday. Some of her new favorite words are; carwash, coming (everything is coming with us, cup coming, blanky coming, me coming, daddy coming, etc.), me, me, me, me, wite back (be right back), alright, boo mamma, hep (help), yite on (light on), and did I mention me.
Here are some pictures from her party.

Here she is blowing out the candles.

A picture of the kiddos.

The cake: Brookelyn loves Tinkerbell right now, so she got a Tinkerbell cake.

Fingers in the cake before we could even get a picture.

Another picture of Brookelyn and her cute little friends.

Here it is....

2010-02-03T14:10:00.000-08:00

So I pulled out my camera looking for pictures for a post and found a bunch. I had forgot about them from the last couple months.

November - Thanksgiving

Im thankful for my teacher sunday. Brookeyln loved helping with the frosting and that we traced her hand for the turkey.

The awesome pie I made from scratch. It was yummy too.

December - Christmas
She had fallen asleep in the car and woke up when Santa talked.

Making cookies with her cousin Chloe, Aunt Melissa, and Momma

My dad went to Jared's and was proud of his gift to my mom.

The loot. Brookey got a Tinkerbell doll. She loves Tinkerbell right now.

January

My baby got her first hair cut. It was just a trim but she had enough that it needed to be cut. Thanks Aunt Jen for cutting her hair.

Oh No!

2010-01-31T23:28:00.001-08:00

So I was told by a friend that I hadn't updated my blog lately. She was right, since it still had a Christmas background. But some how while changing my background I broke my friends and family links.
So I'm putting out a call if I am a reader of your blog or you have a blog that I would read, please, please send me the link so I can stalk, I mean read your blog again. I'm so sad. I guess that's what I get for trying to do an update when I should be in bed.

UPDATE: So I have now realized that because I like to blogstalk people and "follow" their blogs on the google reader, I already have everybodies blog address at hand. But if your not on my list, and you read my blog, then I want to read yours.

October

2009-11-14T13:37:00.000-08:00

So I was meaning to do a Halloween post but I didn't get around to it. So when I finally did get the pictures off the camera I found some others that are just too cute. So now it's an October post.

Brookelyn fell on her head just before these pictures. She loved those flowers.

Hanging with Grammy, Andy and Papa, when they came to visit.

Peeling corn with daddy.

Brookelyn kept taking off her diapers and making messes everywhere. So we decided that she was ready for potty training. Well it is an ongoing thing but she is doing pretty well with it. Just this week she has realized that she needs to go potty. YEAH! I'm not minding that there aren't many poopy diapers anymore.

Brookelyn in her Halloween costume. (She's a flower, in case you couldn't tell) I made her costume, and I think it turned out pretty well.

Carving the pumpkin. I was the cutter, they were the gutters.

Here he is. Darren told B to lick the pumpkin. I told her to kiss it.

Alaska

2009-10-05T16:09:00.001-07:00

So I realize its been over a month since we got back from Alaska but I really wanted to post some of the pictures still.

This is us fishing. I didn't like when they had to bop it on the head. What good looking fishes.

Brookelyn and her cousin Kayla in matchy-matchy dresses. My sister made the dresses.

On the glacier tour

I ran in a 5k race. My sister and her two friends ran the half marathon. If was fun and challenging. I hadnt competed in a race since high school, and could definitely tell the next day.

Went hiking in Whittier, wishing it was snowboarding season.

Some scenery from our travels.

Crib

2009-10-05T16:02:00.000-07:00

Well as you can tell we've had to switch her to a toddler bed. And truthfully she did great transitioning. Just a few sleepless nights, but now its almost better. What a big girl!

Anniversary

2009-08-26T15:55:00.000-07:00

So this is totally going to embarrass Darren but I have had a few requests.

This picture was taken on our second date. We went to the Valentines Dance together.

The only reason I'm posting this is because it is our 9th Wedding Anniversary. Obviously we have changed a little bit, but we are still as in love as ever. (sappy enough for ya) Darren, you are still as cute as ever and will always be my best friend and of course lover (bom chicka wah wah). I love you!!!

2009-08-11T17:42:00.001-07:00

Mmmm Grass

2009-07-09T15:44:00.000-07:00

A couple weeks ago we put grass in our backyard. Here are a couple pics. We just love it! Brookelyn and I go play on it daily just because we can.

White Trash

2009-06-30T19:45:00.000-07:00

So we were invited to a friends birthday party. The theme of the party was 'white trash'. Everyone dressed up in their best white trash attire, and well this is our outfits.

We won best couple. We also won best white trash snack. We brought McDonald's cheeseburgers and chicken nuggets, cut into pieces, and stuck with toothpicks. The necked babe was just a plus. She was actually supposed to be at the sitters but she got sick and threw up. She has had a sinus infection and coughed too hard.

It was a really fun night and

Easter? Better Late than Never!

2009-04-29T14:33:00.000-07:00

Here she is in her pretty Easter dress. I know kind of blurry but its the best shot of her dress.

For Easter Brookelyn had a black eye. She fell and gashed it open on the entertainment stand the night before.

We went to a couple of Easter egg hunts, one for Mountain House and another for our ward.

Looking for eggs with daddy.

Brookey with her homeys showing their loot.
She didnt like the Easter bunny, truthfully neither did I.
After church Brookey got her basket and got to look for more eggs. Darren got to look for some too, he was more excited than Brookelyn.

What a pretty flower and fun toys!

Silly B

2009-04-09T11:20:00.000-07:00

Cute video of Brookelyn, please excuse the singing.

Target Tuesday, Mountain Dew and Pop pop.
Awesome bibs made by her Grandma Faye
She got mad when her skirt fell down and couldnt get the bibs off.
Silly Darrebear!

Its Garden Time

2009-04-02T15:41:00.001-07:00

Like last year we decided to plant a garden. We all helped this year. These are the pictures of our fun.

Wow! What a tough chick! I did alot of the digging.

Brookelyn ate alot of the dirt.

The dirt.

Carrying the plants to the backyard.

Eating the plants on the way to the backyard. Being in trouble for eating the plants.

Wearing mommies gardening hat.

Now its Darrens turn to water, weed and put up cages and lines.

Payment

2009-03-26T16:10:00.000-07:00

So my post before this one advertised a "pay it forward" gift. Well this is what I made for my recipients.

I know what you are thinking, "so cute", right? So if you want one too I could probably make you one, but.... of course there is a catch, I cant do them all for free. They will be $10 each to cover the cost. Let me know if you want one, what color, what pattern, what strap color, so on, and I will gladly make you one.

Pay it Forward!!

2009-02-27T22:56:00.000-08:00

Lucky you! The first five people to respond to this post will get something made by me! My choice. For you. This offer does have some restrictions and limitations:

1. I make no guarantees that you will like what I make!
2. What I create will be just for you.
3. It'll be done this year. {might be a little while}
4. You will have no clue what it's going to be. It may be a story. It may be poetry or maybe even some creation I haven't even invented yet (but Heaven knows it will most likely be totally fabulous and creative... :). I may draw or paint something. I may bake you something and mail it to you. Who knows? Not you, that's for sure!
5. I reserve the right to do something extremely strange.

The catch? Oh, the catch is that you must re-post this on your blog and offer the same to the first 5 people who do the same on your blog.

Wicked

2009-02-26T11:26:00.000-08:00

A couple of weeks ago my sister Heather came to visit and we went and saw Wicked. We had a really good time going out and playing. I always get excited when family comes to visit and Heather is so much fun to hang out with.

I had forgotten to take my camera with us so we took these pictures with my phone. I have two more picture but for some reason my phone isnt wanting to cooperate and send the pictures to my email. I have been trying almost everyday to see if it will work, so thats why it has taken me so long to do this post.

Brookelyn's First Birthday

2009-02-13T21:38:00.001-08:00

Brookelyn had her first birthday. We decided to have a little party. Since our family doesnt live real close by we invited all of Brookelyn's friends over. She just love other kids and was excited to have them at our house.

This is Brookelyn and some of the kids playing while more people arrived.

We had the kids decorate their own cupcakes, which they all had fun doing. I was a little messy but not too bad.

This is a group shot. There were a few more that werent in the picture. We only had a few friends over!!!

I created this beautiful masterpiece of a cake.

Then it was time for cake. Brookelyn loved it.

She also had a little help.

Then we opened presents. She loved getting new toys, phones, jewelery, and purses.
Brookelyn sporting her purse and sunglasses.

That night I was too tired to cook so we went out to eat. Brookelyn was so funny and cute I just had to take a picture.

2 Tag

2009-01-30T16:58:00.000-08:00

2 favorite names: Charlie and of course Brookelyn

2 favorite months: July- my birthday and holidays, February- Darren, Brooeklyn, both moms (well Faye's is actually Jan 31, so close enough), my grandma, my sister and brother's birthdays are all in February. I guess I just love birthdays.

2 favorite foods (and you can't say Pizza): ice cream- strawberry and mint cookies and cream, and Mama Mare's Italian Soup

2 favorite nuts: pistachios and salty or chocolate covered peanuts

2 favorite stores: Kohl's and Target, I go to target every Tuesday as my stress release

2 favorite activities: going for walks with Darren and snuggling on the couch

2 favorite huggers: My daddy- I admit I am a daddies girl, and my brother Nephi- he is just so big and cuddly and half the time he picks me up

2 favorite conversationalists (besides spouse): Well I call my sisters or mom when I am down and need a lift, and the girls in my ward- all of them are fun in their own ways.

2 people to tag: Jodi and April, I havent heard from you both in a while

Ode to my bro's

2009-01-14T16:21:00.000-08:00

So I have been thinking about this since I got back from Utah. I sure love my brothers! I got to spend alot of time with them while I was there. I am still laughing at some of the stuff they said and did. I still cringe at some of the stuff they said and did too. My brothers are my closest siblings in age to me.
My older brother, Nephi, has always been my protector and shinning example. I felt like he always took care of me, even when I didnt want him to. It was so hard to live up to his example in everything he did. He has always been strong and a solid in my life.
My lil brother, Andy, is my purist and adventurist. He always sees the best in people and makes friends with everyone, everywhere we go, which I dont do so well. He also tries everything whether or not its safe. He doesnt have a scaredy bone in him.
I know that I wouldnt be the crazy girl I am if it werent for my brothers and their zaniness. I also love my brother-in-laws too. They sure keep me on my toes. Between the jokes and pokes I have to be alert and ready for anything. They all make me laugh in their own special ways. So John, Chris, Scott, Alan, Brian, Michael, and Brent, you guys are great!
And Darren really loves hanging with all the bro's too, which is a plus in my book!

11 Months and Christmas

2009-01-10T13:38:00.000-08:00

Ta-da! Here are all the picture that were promised from our trip.

We had a very busy trip. We stayed with my sister Jenny for a couple days. Stayed with my mom and dad for Christmas. Stayed with Darrens parents for a couple of days. On one of those days we went to the Watson Family party, always fun to eat and enjoy everybodys company. Went back to Provo for a day to go snowboarding. Then to Idaho for a wedding. Back to Provo after that, had car problems and fixed that. Then finally home after 15 days away.

Opening presents on Christmas.

Brookelyn's favorite part of Christmas was sitting on the wrapped presents.

This is funny cuz the blanket is on her head, the bag is usually next to the bed, and she is holding the railing with her toes.

Brookey didnt know what to think about the snow and being dressed in a snow suit.

But probably the best part of going to Utah was Brookelyn got to play with her cousins:

Tessa-
I didnt have any pictures of Tess and Brookelyn playing together. But Tess would be laying on the floor like this and Brookelyn would come and sit on her, then they would both laugh.

Elise-

This is the love that Brookelyn feels for Elise all hugs and smiles.

Chloe-

These two girls got into so much trouble, but because they were so cute you couldnt get mad.

Playing on Brookelyn's new truck.

We went to Randy and Janna's wedding. It was so fun to see all the cousins, aunts and uncles.

We were in the car alot. Sometimes Brookelyn would be so confused about what was going on when she woke up. And sometimes she was just confused about who was sitting by her.

Darren and I got to go snowboarding with Chris, Nephi and Andy.

This is Darren teaching Chris how to snowboard. Darren is on the left.

New Year

2009-01-06T14:33:00.000-08:00

So its a new year and I dont feel like doing anything. I dont want to make goal, because I wont keep them so whats the use. I dont feel like cleaning my house, its a huge mess. I dont feel like exercising even though I got a new video for Christmas. I guess I just need a little rest after being gone for over 2 weeks. I made myself even do this blog. Well when I feel a bit more chipper I will post some pictures. For now Im going to hunker down and eat some ice cream or have some hot chocolate. Maybe Ill take a nap and feel better later.

10 Months

2008-12-11T18:14:00.000-08:00

I received an email threatening me because I hadnt posted new pictures of Brookelyn, so here they are.

She thought it was funny to have the hood on.

The little boy in the background is Brookelyn's boyfriend T-Dog.

Hanging with Daddy

And for the finale.......

I Love Santa

2008-12-07T21:33:00.000-08:00

So Brookelyn didnt actually love Santa, but she was sure cute! These were taken at our ward Christmas Party.

Go Jazz Go

2008-12-03T17:32:00.001-08:00

Last night we went to the Jazz game, actually the Kings game, but they played the Jazz and that's who we were rooting for. We had a lot of fun.

The view from our seats.

Deron Williams, one of Darren's favorite players

The Jazz won so that was good.

Memet and Deron

The players and Korvor's butt.

More of the team.

After the game we went down to the floor. We decided to be one of those dorky people who stand in the background of the reporters and wave while talking on the cell phone. We called Darren's parents, who are die hard Jazz fans, and they actually saw us. Silly I know.

My Designer Livingroom

2008-11-17T15:31:00.000-08:00

So I said on an earlier post that when I finished my living room I would post the picture..... so here they are. Im still working out somethings in it but this is mostly how it will look.

I took the photos next to the mirror. And the painting above the fireplace I painted.

Over all I think the room looks awesome, and Darren actually likes it too. Brookelyn likes the room because I gave her the corner between the couch and the big chair for all her toys.

Nine Months

2008-11-10T16:09:00.001-08:00

What a character Brookelyn is turning out to be, but so cute! She is nine months old now and going on five.

Always so happy and getting into and on everything.

Loves to get her picture taken.

Silly, silly girl! Cant get alot of eating done when you have your feet on your tray or fall asleep.

This is Brookelyn at the beach with her Gma Peterson. This video is what happened to get her so dirty.

With her cousins at Disneyland. She is the youngest of her cousins. She had alot of fun playing with them all.

This is Brookelyn's newest trick. I just happened to have the camera when she started doing it.

Im a Bella, who are you?

2008-11-03T17:16:00.000-08:00

You are observant, diplomatic and often aim to please. You are unaware of your attractiveness and despite being uncomfortable with any form of attention, people enjoy your company. You can be impatient, stubborn and headstrong, but you are true to your word and mature for your age, often taking care of your family and enjoying a good book over chatting with girlfriends on the phone.
Take the Quiz and Share Your Results!

Lady Bug, Lady Bug, Fly Away Home

2008-11-03T11:13:00.000-08:00

Here is our cute little ladybug. I decided that I need some fun so I took Brookey trick or treating while Darren stayed home. I loved every ones reaction to the first time trick or treater. Usually they would give me an extra handful of candy, score!!!

Im not sure what the growly face is about but it sure is funny.

Brag moment: I made her bow. I think it totally made the outfit.

Hairy Situation

2008-10-28T21:15:00.001-07:00

So I've totally forgot to post this so here it is. For those who havent see me in the last few weeks I have made a big change, see if you can tell what it is.

Before

After

Just a little bit different. I decided I need a big change and I like it. I donated 10 in to Locks of Love. I'm still learning how to do my hair since I cant just pull it up anymore. I actually bought a straightener and take a deep breath....... my very first blow dryer. Fun Huh!!!

Eight Months

2008-10-09T17:00:00.000-07:00

Here is our monthly update of Brookelyn. Mostly random pics.

These pictures are what happens when Darren baby sits. Brookey has also started cheesing whenever the camera comes out.

This is Brookelyn in time out. She actually thinks its fun except she cant figure out how to get off the ledge. Also this is a sneek peek of the family room. When I get it all finished I'll post pics.

What a cutie. She is wearing a dress that I wore as a baby.

Who needs a drink holder when you have a coffee table to lean against.

Hanging out with daddy in the kitchen.

Brookelyn always wants to play with our laptop every time we get it out. So we decided to give her an old one to play with.

Now you know why we didnt want her to play with the real one.

Tag

2008-10-03T14:25:00.001-07:00

Here are the rules: Link to the person who tagged you. Post the rules on your blog.

Write six random things about yourself.

Tag six people and let each person know they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their blog. Let your tagger know when your entry is up. (Don't forget to come back and tell me you completed this tag!)

The 6 Random things about me:

1. I hate mornings. I just dont do them very well. I have tried for years to be better at being a morning person but I just cant do it. Even now with Brookelyn wanting to be up at 8 am I still lay on the couch and let her play by herself until 9.

2. I dye my hair. I know Im not supposed to admit that but in my family its just accepted. My family goes gray really early. So now I dye my hair different colors just to make things fun.

3. I watch teeny bopper shows like America's Next Top Model, Gossip Girl, One Tree Hill and Pussy Cat Dolls. Im obsessed with these shows, they are my soaps. I guess you could call them my guilty pleasure.

4. I remember song lyrics really well. Darren makes fun of me because I can sing along with just about any radio station. From 60s to present, country to rap, I can sing a majority of them.

5. Im secretly a punk rock girl. I even got punched in the jaw in a mosh pit. It was at Flogging Molly concert a couple of years ago. Now my jaw pops out when ever I chew gum or something really chewy.

6. I can be bribed with Ice Cream, Twix and Mountain Dew. I love all three of them. When Im having really bad days Darren knows to bring me home a Dew and a Twix.

There you have it. My six random things. You may or may not have known these things about me.

I tag Melinda, Jodi, Stephanie C., April, Melissa P., and Amanda.

Gardener

2008-10-01T21:57:00.000-07:00

Yummy, huh! This is just some of our garden yummies. Darren is so proud of himself. Good job!!

And thanks to Heather for helping plant it. Maybe in two weeks when we see you we can give you a taste of your hard work.

Really?!

2008-09-26T13:48:00.000-07:00

So I thought for sure that I had matured and moved on since high school, but obviously I'm still stuck. How sad!

You Belong in 1999

With you anything goes! You're grunge one day, ghetto fabulous the next. It's all good!

What Year Do You Belong In?

Little Camper

2008-09-21T22:54:00.000-07:00

We went to our ward camp out, here are some pics. We had a lot of fun. Brookelyn did great until we went to bed and then she cried and fussed. She only fussed for a little bit, then finally we put her in bed with us and she did great. About half way through the night we decided that she was warm enough and put her on her own bed. She slept until morning, when the other families in our camp made enough noise to wake us up.

Brookelyn in the tent, she wasnt sure about it, but decided it was pretty fun.

Grass is yucky

2008-09-15T11:14:00.000-07:00

So I thought this was pretty funny. We went to the park the other day just to hang out and play. Darren and I had a Frisbee we were throwing and I thought Brookelyn would crawl after us while we played. So I set her a little bit away from where we were playing. The whole time we played she just sat there, very contently. We thought it was because she had just woke up from a nap. But really it was because she didn't want to touch the grass. She would stick her hand out to crawl forward but the grass would poke her hand and she didn't like that. Later we put her on the blanket and she did the same thing. She would crawl to the edge of the blanket then as soon as her hand touched the grass she would just stop and not move. I guess we found our baby gate. If only we had grass in our yard, or at the top and bottom of the stairs, it would be great.

Seven Months

2008-09-10T12:22:00.000-07:00

My cute little one is getting so big.

This is how I would find her after naps and in the middle of the night. Usually screaming, not smiling. Obviously we had to take the bumpers out and lower the mattress.

(If you look at the middle picture up close you can see her two teeth)

Brookelyn graduated to a high chair. I thought she was getting big, but I was wrong. She looks tiny in her big chair.

This is what happens when Darren feeds Brookelyn. He has gotten much, much better but sometimes this still happens.

Here is a picture of Brookey at the beach. I like the skinny legs sticking out the bottom of the life jacket.

Update from Brookelyn's last post. We thought she was smart then, and now she is climbing the stairs.She crawled over to them like she did last time but this time she just went right up the stairs like she had been doing it for years. She shocked us, now we are really in deep trouble.

Time Out

2008-09-07T15:37:00.000-07:00

So I went to the Time Out for Women on last Friday and Saturday with some of the girls from my ward. We had a great time. I left Brookelyn with Darren for the night. I didnt really feel that guilty for leaving her home, but after a few hours I felt guilty. But after calling Darren and realizing she was just fine, I felt much better. Then I was able to relax and have a good time. I think it was a good experience for all three of us. Darren did great with Brookelyn. I really appreciate him for taking her. Thanks Darrebear, I love you!

Thanks to the girls that I went with also for taking me out and making me have fun. Here is a picture of all of us at dinner afterwards. We are so cute!

We forgot a camera so this was taken with my phone. Good enough I say.

Big Big Trouble

2008-09-04T12:32:00.000-07:00

Disclaimer: There are a few video clips. Please ignore the mommy talking and if the video is boring you can push stop.

Uh Oh!

Uh Oh, we are in trouble!

Uh Oh, we are in big big trouble!

Darren's Garden

2008-08-18T14:06:00.000-07:00

The first week after we moved into our new house Darren decided he needed a garden. So here are some pictures of his happy little garden.

Notice the irrigation system, he puts the hose in one spot and it floods through the rest of the garden.

Squash and tomatoes.

This shows the little tomatoes coming out, along with Darren's pride and joy, a little watermelon.

And of course Darren's precious little orange tree.

All in all it is a good little garden and we have already enjoyed the peas.

Six Months

2008-08-11T23:12:00.001-07:00

My little cutie pie is six months old. I can't believe how fast it has been. And especially how big she is getting.

She is starting to have the cutest little personality.

Just a new trick. Did I say she is so smart?

She was spoiled at her grandpa's house and she got biter biscuits for the first time. Oh what a mess!

Funny swing pictrures.

Quality time with her momma playing Guitar Hero.

Quality time with daddy, playing on the laptop (or just drooling in daddy's hair).

Crafty? What?

2008-07-31T16:13:00.000-07:00

I was in Utah last week and my sister and I felt crafty. She has this cute box for her daughters hair things and it broke last time she came to see me so we thought we should make new ones. We made them for all of our sisters girls. (Yes Denise one is for you and Kayla) The best part is that they actually look really cute and they were easy to make.

Glasses

2008-07-29T11:36:00.000-07:00

I got new glasses what do you think?

Before / After

(not a dramatization)

Not too different just something new and fun.

Oh and Happy Birthday to me!

Memory Tag

2008-07-17T14:48:00.000-07:00

This is a fun tag. Anyone who wants to do it is welcome and it would be fun to both read your comments and comment on your blog or by e-mail. Have fun!!

Here are the rules.

1. As a comment on my blog, leave a memory that you and I had together. It doesn't matter if you know me a little or a lot, anything you remember! If we're only blogging friends, write about a post that is most memorable. If you don't have a blog and don't know how to sign in, please comment as anonymous.

2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. It's actually pretty funny to see the responses. If you leave a memory about me, I'll be sure to write one about you... either on your blog, in my comment box, or I will email you back!

3. This memory can include either me, Darren, or both!

4. If you can't say something nice, don't say nothin' at all.

☺Okay, let's see what you've got!

Five Months

2008-07-11T18:29:00.000-07:00

Brookelyn is five months old so here are her pictures.

We call this "Old Man Brookelyn", she is so funny!

These are her picture on the 4th of July.
Here we all are at the park on the 4th.

Darren and Brookelyn both got tired after the parade and playing at the park.

Playing with her favorite toy, the whoozit whatzit.

You didnt know that Brookey grew hair.

Throwing a fit cuz she didnt want her picture taken. Then being ok after her daddy came.

Kisses

2008-07-07T18:03:00.000-07:00

Brookelyn likes to give kisses now. Here is a little video of her giving me kisses.

Brookelyn's Room

2008-06-26T13:31:00.001-07:00

For my first project in my new house, I thought it should be a fun one, so I started with Brookelyn's room. I was going to do before and after but I forgot to take the before shots. Thanks to my sister Heather for helping and for being tall and able to reach the ceiling. I probably would still be working on it with out her help. I think it turned out pretty cute.

First Cereal

2008-06-19T14:58:00.000-07:00

Brookelyn's pediatrician told us to start feeding Brookelyn some cereal. It actually is going really well. She loves to eat! Plus I think she loves the attention. The video was taken on her first feeding. She kept getting mad that I wasnt feeding her fast enough.

Four Months

2008-06-12T13:33:00.001-07:00

Brookelyn is four months old now. She went to the Doctors for her check up and she is in the 75% for her height, but only 35% for weight. So I guess we have a tall skinny baby. Darren is hoping she will be tall enough to play in the WNBA. We will have to see.

After looking through Brookelyn's blessing photos I realized that I only get picture with one set of grandparents, so I happened to have her blessing dress in Utah with us and decided to take her picture.

Brookelyn with her cousin Tessa. Tess thought it was fun to get to hold the baby.

Brookelyn was taking a nap one day and this is how we found her sleeping. We thought it was funny.

Fun snap shot with mom.

While we were in Utah Brookelyn really missed her swing so we had to improvise and use the swing set instead.

Wedding

2008-06-09T17:16:00.000-07:00

Our niece was getting married so we decided to go to Utah for the wedding. Here are some of the pictures from the wedding.

Jessica and Branden, how cute are they. And Jess possing for the camera.

Jessica being escorted by her dad Brian. And My niece, Kasia the flower girl.

This picture is funny because you can see the back of so many peoples heads. Faye and Marden, my nephew, Jason in the tux, s-i-l Julie holding Brookelyn, and a little bit of b-i-l, Alan.

Congratulations Jessica and Branden, we love you and we were glad we could be there to help celebrate your next step in life.

New House

2008-06-09T17:07:00.000-07:00

We bought a new house. Here are some pictures.

The front of the house and the porch.

The stairs.

The family room.

The kitchen.

These were taken about a week before we moved in so obvious there isn't any furniture or decorating.

Three Months

2008-05-10T20:58:00.000-07:00

Brookelyn is now 3 months old. She has started to babble and smile alot. It is very cute!

These are her cute poses.

Here are some funnier poses.

A cute outfit and a smile.

Helping Mom with the laundry.
Got a new hat for going out in the sun for stroller rides.

Spent an afternoon laying out on a blanket in the sun with mom.

What flavor of ice cream are you?

2008-04-30T12:46:00.000-07:00

So my sister's friend had this quiz on her blog and here is my results.

You're Black Raspberry.
You are passionate, creative, and inspired. Black raspberry ice cream is an unusual color and flavor, so some people might consider it strange, but your exciting personality is what makes you so delicious. You bring a juicy burst of flavor to everything you do, and your life is packed with one memorable experience after another.

This is what flavor Darren would be:

You're Mint Chocolate Chip.
Mint chocolate chip ice cream wakes up people's taste buds, and you do the same thing when you walk into a room. The chocolatey bits represent your sweet, flirtatious side, and the minty flavor represents your high energy level. You are smart, witty, and you make a great first impression. Your friends value your advice, because you tend to see things from a fresh new perspective.

Brookelyn's Blessing

2008-04-22T21:10:00.000-07:00

Here are some pictures of our dolly on her blessing day. Darren's mom made the dress, the bonnet, and matching booties. My sister Jenny made the bracelet. What a little cutie-patutie! We had some of our family come from Utah, Darren's parents, My parents, my sisters Heather and Jenny, and Jenny's cute family- Chris (b-i-l), Elise and Tessa (Nieces). My Aunt Donna and Uncle Gary from Vacaville were there too. It really made it special to have them here for her special day.

Two Months

2008-04-09T14:35:00.000-07:00

I was going to be all creative and do "Brookelyn's favorite things", but I'm lazy or just too tired, so you get these cute pictures of Brookelyn instead.

Here are her favorite things though:

1. Her white Binky, not the green one, not the pink one, just the white one.

2. Her swing (thanks to Beth), she loves to sleep in her swing.

3.Taking baths, she doesn't know how to splash, but I think she will soon start.

4. Taking walks in the stroller. As long as we keep moving she loves to go walking. (Which is good for my exercise).

5. Sleeping on the boppy. I know babies aren't supposed to sleep on them, but she is so peaceful.

6. Her mommy and daddy, she just learned how to smile and we get all of the smiles.
7. Shopping, we can go shopping for hours and she rarely has any problems.

Yes Brookelyn is in a bag. This bag was made by a friend of mine that worked with me at the Temple. I thought it was funny that she fit in the bag, and actually liked being in there.

Who does Brookelyn look like?

2008-03-16T18:44:00.000-07:00

We are taking a poll- Does Brookelyn look like Kristie or Darren, more? Vote on the right. We tried to duplicate the pictures of us when we were babies. If you are mixed about it please comment below. We are open to comments.

Kristie

Darren