What do you think??!!

I'm having a hard time deciding what to do with Akoy's hair. I have always wanted the blonde shaggy hair, however I've come attached to his mohawk. His hair is getting to the point where I don't like the length of his mowawk. I get so many comments on this hair, and it's just become part of him. He looks weird when I don't do his hair. I'm really indecisive about this! Help me! :)

So, should I cut it or let it keep growing out??

Cut it and keep a mowawk??

 Or keep growing it out??

BYU vs Creighton and such...

A few days ago we had the chance to see the BYU basketball team play Creighton up in Omaha. We went up with a few friends and had a blast! The game stayed pretty close the whole time. Of course BYU won! Which made for an even better night! It was fun to see other "BYU" fans or basically other mormons.
Something different they did, was allow the team to come back on the floor and meet the fans. Bryson wanted to say hi to Jackson Emery because they grew up in the same area, but there was a little crowd and their coach didn't let them stay out long. Akoy did pretty good throughout the game, only a couple moments! :) Oh, and he had his first taste of beer... oops. We weren't watching as we were listening to the players talk afterwords, and someone else let us know that Akoy had picked up a leftover cup and was trying to get the last few drops out. Oh, well! What can you do?!

We had our friend Lydia over the other day. Some cute pictures of them together. There is a reason he doesn't have pants on. {Even though, normally he doesn't have pants on when it is just us.} However in this certain circumstance, these little kids remembered some chocolate pretzels in the bathroom. When I was on the phone they decided they wanted some. Somehow.. (I'm not sure how) Akoy stood in the toilet bowl, trying to climb up higher. The bottom part of his pants were wet, one leg slightly higher (from the deeper part of the bowl) No where else was wet. I don't know how he got in and out without other parts of his pants getting wet. I wish so bad, that I could have seen how they did this.  I later got the treats for them but got a good laugh at trying different strategies of two toddlers getting some sugar.

Oh, and neither of them actually like water in bottles, but because it was on the floor, both of them wanted it. Kinda funny how that works.

how cute is this kid???

He loves to play in the bathroom/shower A LOT. It is starting to be a problem. He always gets wet from the leftover water in the shower and he plays with the toilet a lot. These particular pictures were the result of the blow dryer. He thinks it's so funny. I love his facial expressions.

When we transition Akoy into a toddler bed {which won't be for awhile} I am going to go with a sports theme. I already have his bedding and Bryson is going to build his bed. This process was going to be put into effect sooner with the need for the crib, but now we won't need it for awhile longer. But it least I already have the stuff.  I decided to make Akoy some boxes to put stuff it that matched. Right now they are just sitting in his closet with random stuff in them, but after the transion they will look awesome in his room! I love how they turned out! All I did was mod podge fabric to a diaper box! Brilliant idea for diaper boxes!

Toddler Time Graduation

Our local libraries hold a toddler time every week. We started going a few weeks ago to give us something else to do. I didn't realize they end in November and start back up in January. Well, today on of the libraries held a Toddler Time Graduation. All the three year old's got to 'graduate' and had caps and diplomas, and they will go on to story time. They made enough hats for all the kids in the group. We had a little parade around the library. Doesn't Akoy look so cute in his cap?! He wouldn't keep it on for very long... surprise!

Before leaving

 

Putting on the cap

Trying to get a picture with Avery

Eating Cookies and drinking juice

Coloring pictures

 

Way to go Akoy for graduating after 3 weeks! ha :) 

Thanksgiving 2010

First Thanksgiving in Nebraska means no family. So a few months ago we rented our clubhouse, and invited some friends! It was sad to not be with family, but our friends made up for it! We all had assignments and the plans were set! Now, some of you may know, I do not cook. Since moving to Nebraska I have started to cook. Assignments were made while I was in Utah (Thanks Torrie!) and somehow I ended up with the Turkey and mashed potatoes with gravy. I was really worried about how they would turn out, but I am glad to report after many phone calls to my parents, things turned out great! I also made some bacon smokies, bean dip and a strawberry spinach salad with a wonderful dressing!
We had the Ellis', Wyatt's, half of the Allans (Dayna had her baby two days before), Johnson's and 3 missionaries. There was plenty of food and we sat at stuffed ourselves full! It was delightful! We even had some yummy desserts! Thanks everyone for making Thanksgiving dinner a hit!

The Food Table

Eating Dinner

Kids Table

Playing Gestures

Hanging out with my little guy

Getting a lesson from 2 of the 3 missionaries

Trying on Riley's bow.

I hope everyone enjoyed their Thanksgiving this year! :)

So Thankful!

I know I'm a little late on this, but it is still November! :) I'm so thankful for so many things and I just wanted to share a few...

I am grateful for my husband. Bryson is my number one, my other half, and the man of my dreams. We are best friends and marrying him was the best decision of my life. Really, my marriage is one of my greatest blessings. I am grateful that Bryson makes me laugh everyday and is always looking for ways to lighten my load. I sure love that guy.

I am grateful to be a mom. Even though I only have Akoy, he brings me so much joy. I've always wanted to be a mother and finally I can. I can not wait until the day comes when we can welcome more children into our home!

I am so grateful to be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This too, is everything to me. I'm grateful for the knowledge I have that Jesus is our Savior, that we have a living Prophet today who leads and guides this church, and that families can be forever. I am so grateful for the knowledge that this life isn't the end and that I will be with my family through the eternities.

I am so thankful for my family's good health. Especially for Akoy's tubes in his ears. They made such a difference!

I am grateful for the power of prayer and for a loving Heavenly father. I am grateful for the knowledge that He hears us and is aware of our needs. I am grateful for His love.

I am grateful for the chance that we had to move to Nebraska. I was really scared for this move, but everything fell into place. I know we had guidance in making all of our decisions here. This move has strengthen our family and has given us so many more opportunities.

I am also very grateful for our families back in Utah. I took advantage of always being around them. It's so weird not being able to see everyone every week. I love all of them so much!

I am grateful for so so many more things, but that will have to do for now.

Holliday Cards from Shutterfly!

I've been looking around for cute Christmas cards this year and I found them! And, if you pass this on then you can get 50 free prints! :) What's better than that! Shutterfly is offering 50 free prints to any blogger who is willing to do a blog write up about their holiday cards cards. I'm so excited to send out some cute cards this year! Here are a few of my favorites:

I love the colors in this one, as well as the design

I like how the H is in the center with surrounding pictures

 

I love this one, it's simple but yet elegant!

 

This reminds me of our card last year

  

I love the single picture and how the card makes it stand out!

 

I know this is a baby shower invite, but I like how they put the ultrasound in the belly. 

and it's in provo.. ha!   

If you are interested in doing this as well,  click here!

Utah!!!

My trip to Utah in a nutshell. Busy! But I wouldn't have had it any other way! I still feel bad for being gone on our actual anniversary but I'm glad we still got to celebrate it! I had a lot of fun seeing/spending time with family and friends! I wish I could have done a lot more, but time just flew by! I didn't get to see Erika at school, or play with Ryker. Next time it will be a must!

Some of the things I got to enjoy were:
Friday- Left Omaha around 1:30 then arrived in in SLC at 3:30. Ate Chickfila. Drove to Manti. Attended 6:30 session. Drove back to Alpine and stayed the night at Gregory's. Enjoyed a late night talk with some family members. Oh and I threw away my debit card at the airport in Nebraska! oops..

Having fun in the plane

Manti Temple

Saturday- Lazy morning, CPK with some of Bryson's siblings, Val Deans 4th bday party. Cafe Rio with my parents and we slept at their house.

The Birthday Boy!

Having Fun!

Getting Rides

Sunday- Sacrament meeting with Bryson's family then again with my family. Nap time for Akoy! (first good nap) A few family pictures (thanks Amanda!). Dinner with Gregory's. Then it was off to the airport for Bryson! :( A lot harder than I expected! Spoonful of cinnamon challenge. I actually did it! I'm still waiting for my 100 bucks from Amanda and 20 bucks from Lindsey ;)  Back to my parents to sleep for the rest of the week.

Playing with the uncles and having fun with Granddad's car!

Monday- Spent time with my mom. Hung out with Hilary!  Dinner with Drew and Mandy at a place similar to Tepanyaki. Awkward FHE with the singles ward. I called my brother and he said they were having FHE. I didn't realize it was for the singles ward and the rest of my famliy was gone. Needless to say, I stayed in the basement! :)

Dinner with Ashton

Tuesday- Afternoon with Amanda- mall and chickfila! Akoy cut his head open and probably should have gotten a stitch. Oh well! Got a couple shirts for Akoy. Dinner at my sisters house while we gave Akoy a little nap!

One of the many car ride naps!

Wednesday- Lunch at Freedom! So good to see everybody there! I miss working with all those people! I had such a good job. I even watched Megan teach a little! It was awesome! Visited Bryson's dad at work!

Watching Miss Menlove teach :)

Hanging out in Megan's reading chairs

Straight A student coming right up!

Thursday- Dropped Akoy off at Bryson's mom, she babysat while I got my hair done! Much needed! Picked up Akoy in Alpine and then went to Petersons. This family is the best! I used to babysit for them and they gave Akoy a bunch of babystuff. So good to see those kids, they all have grown so much! Picked up Akoy's records at the Pediatrician.  Dinner at Olive Garden with all the girls in my family. So good to spend time with them without kids! Then we strolled around Target until they kicked us out at closing. Slept over at my sisters.

Driving/Watching TV

Friday- played with my sister Brooke and her kids. Visited/played with Aubry and Coen, Visited the dealership and said goodbyes to all the Gregory's. Jailbroke my phone. Drove to the airport and flew home! Akoy did so good on the plane. I was worried because he didn't get a good nap. He sat on my lap the entire time! However, he chocked on a cracker at the end and threw up a bunch. Then they sent my stroller to baggage claim instead of gate checked it. I had to carry Akoy, diaper bag, computer and trying to hold all the puke in a blanket. Not fun. BUT then I got to see my BEST friend!

Playing with Grandpa

It feels so good to be home. I really loved being in Utah but I truly missed everything here in Nebraksa. Bryson and I have found our nitch and it was sad to be away from everything! I missed music makers, play group, game nights, playdates, doctors apts, my calling in nursery our friends, Carsosn's first bday party. So much stuff! I can still love Utah and Nebraska at the same time, right?! I love that Nebraska feels like home. But I will still visit utah and have the time of my life!

All in all, bryson did a good job for our anniversary this year! Happy three years! I wonder what we will do for our 5 and 10 year.. haha ;)