Happy Thanksgiving!

Well, I thought I'd write a note today since my parents are coming into town tomorrow and then my sister and her family on Thursday. I assume I'll be so busy visiting that I won't have much time to write. Just wanted to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you are able to spend the day with family and friends. Since it's a time to be thankful for what we have I suppose I'll write a few things I'm thankful for.

1. My husband, Matt! He has been so supportive of me and I love him dearly!

2. My kids - Abby & Lucy! Even though today was a tougher day, I still love them so much and they bring me so much joy.

3. My family. My parents, siblings, nephews/nieces, my in-laws, my sisters-n-laws and their families. It's so great to have them in my life - and in my children's lives!

4. The Gospel. Without it I don't know where I would be in my life. I'm sure it wouldn't be good.

5. My friends. There are really too many to even list out. I am grateful for the many friendships on many levels. From my best friend to my acquaintances.

I suppose I could go on forever, but I won't. Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend!

P.S. Basement

Our basement is finally finished and livable! We got carpet on Saturday. We've moved a lot down there - including all the toys!! It's great to have more room in our home. :) We love it!

'Tis the Season!!

For having parties! I'm hosting a Sole Desires (shoes) and Scentsy (wickless candles) open house at my home on December 4th from 6:30-8:30 pm. Bring your kids to play downstairs while we visit! I'll have some light refreshments. Remember to bring a friend!! Let me know if you need my address! I hope to see you there (unless you live outside of Utah - then maybe I'll forgive you for not coming! ha ha). Here's the websites: www.scentsy.com/sylviasharp & www.shoeparty.com (Bianca's selection). If you can't make it, but want to order something just let me know and I'll get it to you! :)

Twilight!

I went with my mother-in-law, Angi, Joni, & Christina to see Twilight today. All I can say is WOW! I loved it. I actually liked Edward, I wasn't so sure about him at first. It was really good. I'm going to get my book out and re-read it. (I didn't want to before I saw the movie). Anyway, if you haven't seen the movie - go see it! If you haven't read the book - read it! I will say that you do get so much more from the book, more of what Bella is thinking and feeling. That's why I want to read it again. Anyways - it was a fun girls day out. Matt stayed home with Abby and Lucy! He is such a great dad. I couldn't believe it - he even cleaned the downstairs for me!! I'm lucky to have him! :)

Lucy is 2 months!

Lucy had her 2-month doctor appointment on Wednesday this week. She is at the 50th percentiles for everything; height, weight, head circumfrance. Obviously she doesn't have the "Erekson" head. Abby's head at 2 months was in the 90th percentile. ;) Lucy is just perfect - of course! She did get her shots. They made her cry, but I fed her a bottle right afterwards and I had already given her tylenol to help with the pain. She did fine for a few hours. I even went to my mother-in-laws to can jam. Lucy slept the whole time while we were canning. Then once we were done she woke up and was crying so hard. It was sad to watch her cry that hard. We could tell her legs were hurting her. After about an hour of continuous crying I decided that maybe I should just put her in her car seat and get in the car. In the car seat she wouldn't be moving her legs as much and maybe the motion of the car would put her to sleep. She didn't like the car seat at first, but as soon as I started driving she was quiet and started to fall asleep. I was glad that she was soothed. Luckily she hasn't had a crying fit like that again.

NKOTB!

NKOTB!

If you grew up in the early 90's - you'll know that stands for the New Kids on the Block!!! They are back together and doing a tour... last night they had a concert in SLC at the E-Center! Back in 1990 (could have been 1991) I went to their concert in Maryland with my sister Beqi. It was my first concert. I was 10 or 11 yrs old! I was SO in love with Joey. It was only natural to want to go this concert!! I decided on Friday night to go!! Tiffany, Alice, and I went and had a blast!! Our seats were not that great, but it was still so much fun. We acted like we were 13 again.. dancing, singing, screaming, and yelling "I love you Joey!!". The NKOTB did a lot of their old songs and of course some of their new songs. With the old songs they even did the same dances they did back then. It was great! About a half hour before it ended we walked down 15 rows and sat in better seats for the rest of the concert (those people had left). It was such a blast - I'd do it again in a heartbeat! (The picture is from my cell phone!)

Potty training!

We are potty training Abby. For a little while she has been telling us when she's peed or pooped in her diaper to be changed. Last Thursday afternoon she went pee on the potty and I was overly excited and jumping up and down and screaming! She really liked my excited response so she did it again!! So I decided to jump into potty training! We are doing the 'naked' method. Abby is naked on the bottom half and just goes potty when she needs to (we're using diapers for nap time and bed time). Since Thursday afternoon she hasn't had one accident! She is doing so well. So today we put some loose shorts on her (that she is able to pull down and then back up). She did pretty well this morning so we put underwear on her. Well, she finally had an 'accident' - she pooped in her underwear. Right after she did it she came to me. I'm hoping this is a learning accident and she won't want to do that again. We will see! I'm just shocked and excited that she is doing so well on the potty.

Lucy is smiling!

Hair Cut!

My dear little Abby (2.5 yrs old) cut her own hair on Saturday night! She was playing in the bathroom, we were in the next room. All of a sudden I realize she is being really quiet.. not a good sign ever! I walk into the bathroom to see her cutting her hair. She's holding up the pieces she's cut - so proud of what she'd done! I almost started crying!!! (She also put on her lipstick)