Colby, Lindsey, Caylin & Bree

Summer Fun

2011-06-24T15:23:00.009-06:00

Since summer finally arrived we have been soaking up the sun. Bree has been having so much fun playing in the sprinklers and loves to follow her big sister around.

Sunshine and songs

2011-05-17T11:39:00.007-06:00

We finally got to play outside a little bit, and boy have my kids been enjoying it! Now if only we could get the sun to stick around for longer than a couple of days and not jump into summer, that would be fantastic.

I love this little girl!!! She is getting quite the personality! She is quite a good little bubble blower and practices regularly!

Caylin had her Spring performance at school and had quite an audience there to cheer her on. Unfortunately I didn't take any still pictures of the performance, but here are the hugs afterwards.

Miss Ginger

Miss Anna

this is how I found Caylin asleep the other night - tucked in with all her friends!

and then there's this one again - she wore that helmet around the house for two hours the other day, and would not let me take it off!

Can I just say that I am soooo glad that Caylin is still many years away from getting her actual driver's license! She is quite a distracted little driver and has a lot of practicing ahead of her! She actually does better than I expected, but she LOVES this Jeep that is a hand-me-down from a friend.

Lately. . .

2011-04-26T22:08:00.006-06:00

We haven't been up to too much, but here's a little fun:

the girls love dancing, and every once in a while they will dance together

Bree being her crazy self (yes, Kelsey, that is Caylin's hat from Hallie's party!)

Easter morning

I just want to squish those cheeks!

waiting for the egg hunt at Healeys'

It's about time!

2011-02-04T17:43:00.006-07:00

Yay! We're still around! (I find it hard to post without pictures, and I've been too lazy to download them off my camera.) We have been having a great time, but we're definitely ready for Spring and being able to run around outside without freezing.

In December, Caylin had her first dance recital. She had so much fun with her cousin Haley!

Caylin got a special visit from Santa on Christmas Eve

My little munchkins with their "Christmas" pj's on

Daddy and Bree-bree chillin' in St. George for New Years

I got to see our cute friend, Betsy, and her girls while they visited from Hawaii

Caylin and Niki

Bree and Gena

Colby took Caylin and Bree tubing one snowy day

My little Bree is growing up and getting one heck of a personality! I love her!

Bree

2010-11-08T15:36:00.005-07:00

I totally forgot to post Bree's one year pictures that my fabulous sister-in-law took for me. I absolutely am in love with these and Bree's little personality really comes out!

Happy Birthday Mimi!

2010-10-07T23:51:00.019-06:00

Happy Birthday Mimi! We love you and are so grateful for everything you do. You are such a great example of love and service to others and we are lucky to have you a part of our lives!

We were lucky enough to spend the day with Mimi. We went to lunch and to the aquarium to see the fish. We went to dinner tonight with the family (minus Chris) at the Olive Garden. Then we came back to our house for cake and ice cream (Caylin said we had to make a chocolate cake and put sprinkles on it for "Just the right touch"). Mimi had a lot of help blowing out the candles. Caylin insisted there be five candles: blue, pink and white. When she saw two blue, two pink and only one white, she then wanted another white one added. Lucky Mimi, you turned six today!

This little one thinks she is so big now that she is walking all over the place. She is still in "zombie" mode, where she walks around with her hands out in front of her (except when they're full of other things), and I think it is so cute!

Caylin didn't feel too well, so Colby "volunteered" to lay with her on our bed. I don't know who was out first!

We love you Mimi!

Silver Lake

2010-10-07T23:51:00.013-06:00

This week for family night we went with Mimi, Papa and Chris up to Silver Lake. It was beautiful up there, but I underestimated how freezing cold it would be (it was in the 40's)! We made it down to the little dock, fed the ducks, and headed back to the heater in the car!

Bree getting bundled up

Caylin feeding the ducks

so I wasn't expecting to feed the ducks, so I scrounged around in the diaper bag and came up with some crackers and a package of Pop Tarts. One Pop Tart was fed to the ducks and as you can see, Caylin and Colby fought it out for the other!

St. George

2010-10-07T23:51:00.008-06:00

We were finally able to go down to St. George last weekend with Colby's parents and Tyler, Melanie and Tyson. It was such a needed getaway and we had a lot of fun. Friday morning the girls took the kids to a park while the guys got in a round of golf before it got really hot.

We got to go swimming on Saturday. Bree is showing off her new ballerina swimsuit

and is so proud that she is walking!

Caylin and Tyson enjoying a Baby Einstein movie

Daddy and the girls! :)

Randoms

2010-09-17T15:29:00.004-06:00

Nothing new and exciting here, just us.

Caylin wanted to dress up as Dora, so this is the ensemble she came up with. She then asked me for a life jacket to put in her backpack (we never did figure anything out).

Caylin had to be sure they both had their hoods on at all times. Bree didn't like it at first, but then gave up the fight.

Bree thinks she's so big drinking her Capri Sun with all the kids!

Caylin got to run me to the finish line in my race. She thought that was pretty neat!

Bree's Birthday

2010-09-01T00:17:00.007-06:00

One year ago we welcomed this little joy into our lives. She really has brought us so much joy and I can't really imagine life without my little Bree. She is a little thing (only 16 pounds!), but don't let that fool you - she LOVES to eat, and will eat until you stop feeding her. The only thing she won't eat so far is chicken nuggets, which is a bit funny because that is really the only thing Caylin will eat. Bree has the most piercingly blue eyes that light up the room and is the first thing everyone is drawn to. She is so happy all the time and is so content. Caylin is her role model and she wants to be big like her big sister. Bree has learned to sing into a microphone and dance by watching her big sister. I can't get enough of this little girl and can't believe she is really one now!

This is how she ate her breakfast (minus the binky, of course!). She loves balloons and had to have them as soon as she woke up

We went and ate lunch at the farm with Mimi, and Bree couldn't get enough of the animals

I just love her!

Showcasing some of her prizes. Caylin had to get her doll and stroller too, and Bree just followed her around forever just giggling

yummy cake!

Bree and Grandma Jill

Caylin's first day of Preschool!

2010-08-23T15:32:00.002-06:00

Caylin has been so excited to start school, and could hardly contain herself this morning as she got ready. I can't believe she is big enough for this, but am so excited to see her learn and make new friends. It's going to be nice to get some one-on-one time with Bree as well while she's gone, but I'm going to miss my little girl too! This morning as I was driving her to school I told her I was a little sad because she was getting so big. She said, "It's okay mom, don't cry!"

Hello!!!

2010-08-18T14:14:00.004-06:00

Yes, we are still alive, and contrary to what you all might be thinking, we have not been off to exotic vacations or any vacations for that matter. We have been taking it pretty easy around here, I guess maybe too easy since I haven't done anything here for nearly four months! I can't believe that summer is nearly over and next week my big girl will actually start preschool, and then the week after that my other big girl will turn one! Time just goes too fast. I love these two little girls and enjoy every moment, whether we're playing around or taming tantrums.

Lagoon

2010-08-18T14:02:00.005-06:00

Good old Lagoon. Once Caylin got over her initial fear, she got pretty excited to go on most of the kiddie rides. We had fun, and Bree even got in on the action.

Bree was really enjoying it, despite nearly being choked to death!

To say Colby has an obsession with the carnival games would be an understatement. He won three more bears and another elephant before the night was over!

Bree

2010-04-27T14:44:00.004-06:00

I couldn't do a photo shoot for Caylin without doing one for Bree also. I can't believe she is almost eight months! She is a petite little thing, but she sure gets her share to eat, and is starting to really get around also. She is such a joy and is my sanity when Caylin gives me attitude! I love this little girl!

Caylin

2010-04-23T16:51:00.003-06:00

I took some pictures of Caylin the other day for her third birthday. I am so happy with how they turned out. It makes me so proud to look at her and realize how much she's grown up.

Happy Birthday Caylin!

2010-03-24T21:54:00.009-06:00

I hate that this is a late post, but I am just glad I got around to doing it before too long. I can't believe that my little buddy is three years old. She has changed my life forever in ways I'm sure I don't even appreciate yet. She was the happiest little baby and has grown into a spunky toddler with lots of personality and a definite opinion of everything. She is so smart and amazes me every day. Just recently she has picked up left hand and right hand, and I'm not completely sure where from, but she can tell you which one is which. Caylin loves chocolate milk and pop tarts at the moment, but is still a pretty horrible eater. She stands her ground when she does not want something to eat and is willing to give up basically anything and everything as long as she doesn't have to eat what she doesn't want to. Today Caylin ran around all day as "Purple Timkerbell" and has a very vivid imagination. She loves princesses and everything girly. I love her so much, even through the stubborness and am so proud to be her mommy. Happy Birthday Caylin!

I look at this picture and cringe, but am reminded that she wasn't easy from the get go - those 70 pounds took a lot of work to get off (but so worth it)!

my little princess

now my big princess

Caylin was spoiled this weekend with lots of princess things. We had a family party Sunday night and she had a party with her little neighborhood friends on Monday.

blowing out the candles

Caylin with daddy's old Cabbage Patch Doll that is now hers

Caylin got "running clothes" from Grandma Jill and Papa Fred and that was the first thing she wanted to put on when she woke up on her birthday.

Daddy took her on a special "date" to get breakfast at McDonald's

Snow White ready for her princess party with her friends

all the princesses and their knight in shining armor (Caylin's little boyfriend who she has already kissed under the Christmas tree!)

Caylin and cousin Haley watching Cinderella after the party

Caylin chose where we went for dinner that night - no surprise she picked "Old McDonald's" for chicken dinos. She even got an ice cream cone afterwards!

I love you!

Bree

2010-03-02T11:02:00.002-07:00

I just love this little girl!!! She is always so happy and so chill, until it comes to food, that is. She is a little monster if you're eating and she's not, or if you're not shoving the food in her mouth fast enough. She absolutely loves her big sister and is usually giggling whenever Caylin is in the room.

she just started sitting on her own

Bree is almost as attached to her lovey as Caylin is. She has to have it on her cheek as she sleeps.

Happy Late Valentine's Day!

2010-02-21T13:41:00.003-07:00

Yes, we are still alive. Things are finally starting to feel settled and I feel like I have things together on most days. We absolutely love our new house and our new neighborhood. If only the weather would warm up so that we could really venture out and play in the yard or something - I am so anxious for Spring!

Valentine's Day was fun. Caylin told me several times the week before "Happy Heart Day!" Once she even came up to me and gave me a big hug and kiss, just because. When I asked her why, she said, "Because it's Heart Day and I love you!"

In the middle of getting ready for church that morning, she asked if she could hold Bree. Here are my two little love bugs almost ready to go:

Here's Caylin showing off her loot from the Valentine's Box:

princess shoes

princess snacks

Man, she looks old in this picture! I can't believe she's almost three!

daddy's new 1 liter mug to hold the entire can of Fresca

Bree fell asleep before we opened presents, so she got hers the next morning - a baby-proof picture book

I love these two little girls. Caylin is more into reading the books to us than being read to, so the other night she read to Bree

this is my bug. I have decided that I think she is really in my favorite stage right now - she can't really get around too much, can't talk back, is so intrigued by everyone and everything, and is just so stinking cute.

she has started solid foods, and apparently there was another side of Bree bottled up in there somewhere because when it comes to food, she becomes a little monster! She loves it and can't get enough!

The beginning

2010-01-09T00:07:00.009-07:00

We bought this house just over four months ago. Since then, Colby has dedicated nearly every night and free day to renovating it. We bought it from the original owners (well, their children anyway), and it didn't seem like it had really been touched in decades. It is basically done, and we plan on finally moving in next week! Here is a little journey through our project:

living room

dining room (sorry a little dark)

fireplace in the living room

kitchen

half bath off the kitchen

half bath and pantry

master bedroom

master

Bree's room

Caylin's room

lovely pink tub in the bathroom

like the matching pink sink?

The Middle

2010-01-08T23:42:00.010-07:00

the dining room

the living room

the bathroom

bathroom

master bedroom

kitchen

1/2 bathroom

entry

hall

kitchen

master

Caylin's room

Bree's room

new shower in bathroom

The End!

2010-01-08T23:17:00.007-07:00

the living/dining room

the fireplace

the dining room

the kitchen

the master bedroom

master

Bree's room

Caylin's room

the bathroom

Just a little update

2010-01-06T23:28:00.002-07:00

Things have been busy lately with the house, but the good news - we move in next week! I can't wait and I honestly never thought we would ever get to this point. It has taken so much more time and money than we ever thought, but isn't that how it always goes??? It will be worth it in the end, I just keep telling myself. Colby has done an awesome job and it will be great to be able to be a family again in our own place. Don't worry, pictures will follow when I get them all off my camera.

The holidays came and went so fast, and I was a little sad this year not to have my decorations and tree up, which made me miss out on the spirit of the season. It was hard for me to really feel like it was Christmas because we were so concentrated on the house. It was great, though, and Caylin loved everything about it. My cute Grandpa recorded the animated "Frosty the Snowman" and Caylin still watches it at least once a day (usually more) and is started to recite it as she watches it.

Bree just had her four month check up the other day (where have four months gone?) and weighs in at 12 lbs. 5 oz. and is 24 inches long. She is smiling and laughing and loving her big sister. She has also taken to her lovey that Caylin gave her in the hospital and it is the cutest thing. I found her this morning in her crib talking away and snuggling her lovey. I should have taken a picture, but it was too early to really think about that.

I promise pictures will come soon, but at least I posted an update for those of you who have been bugging me! :)

Three and a half months

2009-12-19T17:47:00.004-07:00

My little Bree is getting so big! She is such a happy baby and so easy going. I just love her!

Caylin usually always has to lay with her on the mat, and she usually tries to move Bree over by herself, so I have to be a bit careful!

The other night the Healey cousins did the Nativity. Caylin was a lamb and Bree got to be baby Jesus.

Sometimes it really feels like our house will never be done, but here are a few sneak peeks at the progress. It is to the point where things are changing rapidly and the end truly is in sight. This is the new shower in the main bathroom.

and my new kitchen I can't wait to use!

Merry Christmas to you!

It's sad . . .

2009-11-24T22:58:00.001-07:00

When you pull into the parking lot at the store and your two year old tells you from the back seat, "Mom, this isn't Target. Mom, this is Wal-Mart, this isn't Target."

Catch Up

2009-11-24T09:04:00.005-07:00

A little recap of November so far:

Bree had her two month check up. She weighs 10 lbs. 15 oz. and is 22 3/4 inches long. She is sleeping through the night most of the time and has started to laugh. Caylin is such a good big sister and just loves her to pieces.

She got her first shots and was not very happy about it.

Our kitchen in our new house went from looking like this:

to this:

and this:

Colby surprised me last Friday for my birthday with a pedicure for Caylin and I. It was so fun to have Caylin along and get a little pampering!

My mom took Caylin to the dollar store and let her pick out some presets for me. She got us aprons to use in the new kitchen.

The house is really starting to come together and we hope to be in by Christmas! Yay!

Bree's Blessing

2009-11-05T09:53:00.006-07:00

We blessed Bree last Sunday, and she looked beautiful and her daddy did a wonderful job. It was so great to have so many family members there for her. It was a great day and I love my little girl so much!

Trying to show off the whole dress. This was Caylin's as well, and I absolutely love it!

I took my camera, but I forgot to take any pictures until almost everyone had gone. I felt so bad because I did the same thing at Caylin's blessing!

Lauren and Grandma Jill

Papa Fred, Grandma Jill, daddy, Amanda, Tyler, Melanie and Tyson

Grandma Jill and Papa Fred

Papa and Mimi

big sister

Papa and Conner

cousin Conner (he was so cute, he sat so patiently waiting to get his picture with Bree)

Halloween Preview

2009-10-28T23:27:00.004-06:00

Tonight my parents' ward had their annual Halloween party, so the girls got to get all dressed up in their costumes. Caylin was so excited all day to wear her Snow White costume and her new headband and danced around like a princess when she finally got all dressed up.

Snow White and my little ladybug

I was done taking pictures, then Caylin said, "But mom, we're holding hands!"

this was Caylin's favorite game-Halloween Twister. She had a hard time trying to figure out to put a foot or a hand on the squares, so she just jumped from color to color when they said it.

Caylin, Bree and Papa

8 weeks

2009-10-28T23:03:00.004-06:00

Seriously, where have the past 8 weeks gone? I can't believe my little Bree is already almost two months old. She is such a good baby, and actually has slept through the night the past two nights (I probably just jinxed myself, but we'll see!). Her little personality is starting to come out, and she is so happy and smiley. I can't imagine not having her here and she is such a joy.

I know, not the cutest picture, but it made me laugh so hard when

I pulled it up that I had to share

going for a walk in the stroller

Wheeler Farm and such

2009-10-27T08:53:00.006-06:00

Caylin loves to lay with Bree on her little play mat

Feeding the ducks at Wheeler Farm

these two sat and stared at each other for quite a while

She was a little scared of the scarecrow at first, but she got brave

me and my two girls

Bree and Mimi

Words of Wisdom

2009-10-05T18:25:00.003-06:00

Yesterday as we were driving in the car, Caylin profoundly says from the back seat, "Daddy, Bree isn't in mommy's tummy - she's in her carseat!"

The other day I was on the phone with Colby and when I was done Caylin asked who I had been talking to. I told her it was daddy, and then she sat for a minute and said, "Daddy, I like that name!"

She was telling me something this morning and I told her it was a good idea. She left and came back a few seconds later and said, "I didn't say is that a good idea! Is that a good idea? Silly!" (She always asks now if things are a good idea!)

I just love hearing what she comes up with in her little mind!

My little lamb

2009-09-19T23:44:00.004-06:00

This is my little lamb. Bree is so loud when she is falling asleep or waking up, and she makes the funniest little sound that makes me laugh so hard. She can sound just like a little lamb and she does it all the time! I am so happy to have her here and she is such a good little girl. So far being a mother of two isn't too bad, but I guess it can't be that bad when one sleeps the majority of the day! I can't believe she is almost three weeks old and just how fast time really goes by. She makes all those pains of labor definitely worth it!

Sisters

2009-09-12T23:35:00.004-06:00

Caylin has been so cute with her little sister. I was a little worried to see how she would react, and I have been pleasantly surprised so far. She loves to hold her, and when Bree cries, Caylin usually breaks out in song to console her. When Caylin wakes up in the morning and I go in to get her, she asks, "Where's Bree?" if I don't have her. I love having two little girls and can't wait to see how they grow up to become best friends.

My little mermaid

2009-09-12T23:30:00.003-06:00

After Caylin's bath last night she went into the kitchen, got a fork and began "combing" her hair, just like Ariel.

Introducing . . .

2009-09-02T13:52:00.007-06:00

BREE

Bree was born Monday at 7:59 pm weighing 6 lbs. 15 oz. and measuring 20.5 inches long. I'll just say delivery this time was not without a challenge, but a different sort of challenge than with Caylin. My epidural worked for about 10 minutes, then wore off completely, and there wasn't time for another one, so Bree was born naturally. She is beautiful and Caylin is so excited about her little sister.

the last prego pic

the proud daddy

our little family

Caylin giving Bree her new lovey

this is Bree's gift to Caylin - a new baby doll

2009-08-27T09:54:00.001-06:00

Can I just say I am so ready to get rid of the little floating baby! Come out Bree!

Here it is!

2009-08-27T09:34:00.002-06:00

Here is our new house!!! We are so excited, and a little nervous to start ripping it apart, but just imagine how cute it will look in a couple of months! Colby and his brother actually started working on it yesterday and got quite a bit done, so I'm hoping it doesn't take too long, but you never know what kind of snags you'll run into. Caylin and I were there for a good part of the evening, and were thrilled to meet several of our new neighbors and hear how much they love the neighborhood. Caylin loved having tons of little kids around also, so I think this is where we are supposed to be!

Caylin had to take her camera too to take pictures

Finally . . .

2009-08-23T14:40:00.005-06:00

I got pestered twice last week to update, but without an internet connection on our computer I didn't have great access to photos. Thanks Colb for finally taking care of that for me! Not much has been going on lately, but here are a few pics:

Caylin helped with her first batch of DeeDee cookies

We took Caylin miniature golfing at Mulligan's a couple of weeks ago. She loved it. When she sees a golf course, she tells me that is where daddy lives, and that she will go golfing when she gets big. I told her we were going golfing and she told me she couldn't go until she got bigger, but when I explained that we were going "little" golfing and she could go to, she was thrilled. Unfortunately she only lasted for six or seven holes, but it was so much fun!

check out that mini club! I was dying at how small it was!

she loves playing in the gutter and making footprints

here is the latest pic of the baby belly - hopefully one of the last also!

Caylin loves baby Bree and can't wait to meet her!

Ahhhhhh . . .

2009-08-01T16:43:00.002-06:00

I finally feel like I can sit back and take a breather after this tiring and hectic week. We officially moved into my grandparents' basement on Tuesday, and I have been cleaning and unpacking and organizing all week. Today I feel like I finally got everything in its place and it feels like home at last. Too bad I have to do this all again in a few months, but for now, all is good. Next project: washing and putting away baby clothes, setting up the porta-crib, and getting ready for the next big adventure in our lives.

What's been going on . . .

2009-07-21T13:40:00.002-06:00

These past few weeks have been crazy! We close on our condo next week, so I have been spending my days packing and trying to stay somewhat organized, but I feel like I can't find anything, let alone my mind lately. Let me tell you, trying to move with a two year old and being seven and a half months pregnant is not the ideal situation, but it will all be worth it in the end. We finally found a house, but won't close until after the baby is born, and it needs a lot of TLC, so we will be staying at my grandparents for the next few months. I am sure that after dealing with Caylin and a newborn, they will be more than happy to get rid of us when things are said and done! I thought I would have a few pics to share, but my computer isn't cooperating, so they'll have to wait until next time, whenever that may come around!

4th of July

2009-07-11T13:48:00.006-06:00

So, better late than never with this one, but the Fourth of July seemed to come and go so quickly! We had fun going to the parade and games at Evergreen Park, which is a Healey family tradition.

This is our float, which Caylin absolutely refused to get on for some reason, so she actually walked over half of the parade, but then Holly and I ended up trading off carrying her. She loved throwing candy and waving at everyone.

The theme was "Heroes", so we all wore stars with our hero on them.

As you can see, the baby even got a star!

Caylin with Mimi and Papa

Caylin with Grandma Jill and Papa Fred

This is Caylin's new boyfriend, Nick. We walked to Wasatch Jr. High to do parachute fireworks before it got dark and these two became buds.

The sparklers were a hit! This is how she watched the bigger fireworks. She was okay as long as Papa was covering her ears!

She is my BEST friend!

2009-06-30T15:04:00.003-06:00

We are so excited that our good friends Kris and Betsy and their cute little girl Niki are in town from Hawaii. The last time we saw them these two were barely five months old, and they are so cute together! Last night we we went to dinner, the park, and then to get ice cream and they were a riot! On the way home, I asked Caylin if she had fun with Niki, and she said "Yes, she is my BEST friend!"

Caylin is showing off the new shirt and flip flops from Niki

they would hang there yelling "Monkeys! Monkeys!" before going down the slide

nothing like a Nielsen's Frozen Custard!

getting every last drop!

I just can't resist this face!

2009-06-16T15:27:00.000-06:00

Sno Cones = Summer = Happy!

2009-06-07T13:23:00.002-06:00

What is better than a sno cone on a summer day?

Are you kidding me?

2009-06-07T13:19:00.002-06:00

I still have three more months of this??? I already feel like I'm ready to pop any day now and I really have three more months?!

2009-05-29T15:56:00.000-06:00

Check out this fun website! http://www.giveawaytoday.blogspot.com/

Caylin's new toy

2009-05-23T09:29:00.002-06:00

Everytime we go to Wal-Mart Caylin has to stop at the bike aisle and ride bikes (or scooters) for a while before we can leave. I have wanted to get her something for a while now, but since we don't really have anywhere to store it, I haven't. Now that the weather is finally warm and we will hopefully be moving into a house in the near future, we decided to get her something. She can barely see over the handlebars, but she can do it, and it is one of the cutest things to watch!

Disneyland

2009-05-20T23:56:00.007-06:00

Disneyland was so much fun, and it was so fun to see Caylin experience everything, although she cried on nearly every ride and for nearly every character. She did get braver as the day went on, but not by much. She had fun all week with all her cousins and getting lots of attention, and experiencing so many new things.

Thanks to Creed's IPod for entertaining her a bit on the plane!

I was so worried about naps, but she managed to sneak one in (thank goodness!)

the first princess, and she wouldn't let me put her down

getting braver

breakthrough!

she stood next to Goofy and said "Hi!" and was fine until he looked down at her, then she started crying

why steal just mommy's ice cream when you can have daddy's too?!

she was a little unsure about the parade - clapping and laughing one minute, then crying and covering her ears the next!

Thanks Grandma Jill and Papa Fred for a fun trip!

California Adventure

2009-05-20T14:36:00.007-06:00

We did California Adventures on Wednesday, and I was hoping that Caylin had mostly gotten over her fear of large characters. At first she was unsure of Mickey, but you can see that after a bit she actually gave him a hug and wasn't too scared of Pluto. It was so fun to watch her with these guys because you never knew how she was going to react. Her favorite part of the day was the water park in Bug's Life and she got soaked! She also loved the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse show, and I wish I had taken a video camera to show how into it she got. She was singing along with all the characters and pointing out everything. By the end of the day she was spent, and the next morning we had a hard time waking her up!

Sea World

2009-05-20T14:20:00.006-06:00

I was so excited to go to Sea World, and after seeing Caylin with the rides and characters, I thought she might enjoy it just a bit more. She loved watching all the animals and the shows, but I think her favorite part of the day was the playground and ice cream! Go figure!

The Beach

2009-05-20T14:11:00.005-06:00

Unfortunately, the day we went to the beach it was a little chilly and not at all sunny. Despite the weather, Caylin loved the beach, although she only got her feet wet. She loved digging in the sand and eating Cheetos with Papa Fred.

We're Off!

2009-05-10T13:37:00.002-06:00

We're off for a week long, much needed, vacation to Cali! I am so excited to see Caylin at Disneyland tomorrow, but also very curious to see how she'll react to all the characters. She had a fit at the ReAl game last week when the lion got closer than half field to us, so having lots of characters like that all over might be a bit overwhelming. Anyway, hopefully I'll return with a little sun and a lot of relaxation (but I'm not betting too much on the second one!). Until next week . . .

Stop talking

2009-05-06T17:23:00.001-06:00

We were driving in the car the other day and Colby and I were having a conversation. Out of the back seat we hear, "Stop talking. Just stop talking." I turned around and told Caylin that that was not a polite thing to say, and to that she responded with, "Keep talking daddy!"

This is my little sister

2009-05-01T17:38:00.004-06:00

The other day I came out to find Caylin situated like this. No TV on, nothing, just chillin' with Baby Stella under the blanket. I asked her if I could take their picture and she started saying, "This is my little sister!" It caught me off guard and it almost made me start to cry! It made me think that maybe she is starting to realize what is going on!

It's a . . .

2009-04-15T22:28:00.009-06:00

GIRL!!!!

I was so sure this little one was a boy, so it was a big shock to me to find out that Caylin is going to have a little sister. I am excited to have another girl, and was so relieved to find out that everything looks normal. I am anxious already to meet her, but don't quite know if I'm ready for two little Caylins running around yet!

Happy Easter!

2009-04-15T22:17:00.003-06:00

Okay, so I'm a little behind posting these, but better late than never, right! I was so excited to see Caylin on Easter, and she didn't disappoint. She has so much fun finding the eggs the Easter Bunny hid around the house, and for the first dozen or so she found, she would hand them to Colby or I and say "Open it!" She was no fool and knew there were goodies inside!

Look at these two beauties!

My sister-in-law brought her kids' chicks to my in-laws to take pictures with. I was just glad Caylin didn't squeeze this poor little thing to death!

mommy and Caylin

the crew before the big hunt

finding the loot

all the cousins - don't they look so cute?!

Snow Fun

2009-04-06T17:09:00.003-06:00

So we went up the canyon on Friday because Colby wanted to find some snow to test out the new tires on the car. We stopped and let Caylin play in the snow for a bit and she had so much fun that we decided to go back up on Saturday dressed for the occasion. She was so excited to go that when she woke up from her nap and we told her where we were going, she had to get her gloves on that instant, and she wore them in the car up there. I am just sad that we haven't taken more advantage of the snow now that it's almost gone, but I can't say that I will miss it either!

catching snowflakes

my two cheesers!

eating the snow - she thought it was so cool!

daddy had a lot of fun too

Are the terrible twos really this terrible???

2009-04-01T11:07:00.002-06:00

We have been experiencing tantrums around here for a while now, and I thought that would be the worst of it, but little did I know. About a week before her birthday, the tantrums got ten times worse, and I'm not kidding! I had no idea they could really get that bad, but it is my battle every day. Don't get me wrong, I love this little girl, and she can be really sweet, but those tantrums bring out a whole new side of her!

Caylin's Birthday Parties

2009-03-27T17:05:00.006-06:00

After more than three hours of reading instructions and turning screws, I don't know who was more excited for Caylin to see her new kitchen, me or Colby! She was with me when I bought it, and she had been asking about it for two weeks. She got so excited when she saw it!

Sunday night we had a little cupcake party. My family, Colby's parents, my grandparents and my aunt came over to celebrate. Look how cute that apron is that mimi made to go with her kitchen!

This is at her "princess party" the next day at Grandma Jill and Papa Fred's house.

she got a remote control Lightning McQueen, and she is still scared to death of it, even when she drives it, so she has to be sure that it can't get her!

We say Holy Cow!

2009-03-27T16:59:00.004-06:00

A few weeks ago, Caylin kept repeating something, and I didn't want to pay too much attention to her because I was afraid of what she was really saying. When I asked her to repeat it finally, I concluded that she kept saying "Holy Sh*@!" I couldn't help but laugh, and then quickly told her we didn't say that, that we say "Holy Cow!" instead. For a couple of days she told us over and over "We say Holy Cow, we don't say Holy Sh*@!" Luckily she has gotten over it for the most part, but every once in a while she reminds me what we do and don't say.

Happy Birthday Caylin!!!

2009-03-22T15:41:00.006-06:00

Happy Birthday my little princess! I can't believe that you are two years old! You are such a little firecracker and I really don't know what I would do without you. You are so sweet and sensitive, but very independent and sassy at the same time. I love watching you dance and sing and read your books and learn new things every day. You are so smart and beautiful and I am so proud of you and proud to be your mommy. Thanks for making me laugh and keeping me on my toes and for just being you! I love you so much and hope you have the best birthday!

St. George

2009-03-11T13:45:00.004-06:00

This past weekend the three of us got a much needed vacation to good old St. George. It was so much fun and I am so glad that Colby was able to get a good break. The first morning we walked to a little park and found the slowest slides in the entire world (I'm not kidding - I was laughing so hard!). I guess it's good they were so slow because Caylin has had a phobia of them for the past little while, but she was lovin' these ones!

daddy even went on the slide

we blew bubbles, and Caylin kept running off and chasing the ones that flew away yelling "No bubbles! No bubbles!"

the second day we took Taryn and Shawna to the park with us - these two were hilarious together

during one of our shopping trips we ventured over to Dollar Tree and Colby was so excited to find a pack of two, yes two kites for only$1. That should have given it away right there that they probably wouldn't do much, but he had to try anyway. The only thing it did was spin around and around before taking a serious nose dive.

Caylin was still convinced that maybe if she threw it it still might fly (I know what you're thinking, that is the sweetest kite I have ever seen!)

It was so nice to getaway just the three of us, and I am so glad we got the opportunity. We had so much fun, but of course it didn't last long enough!

A fun week. . .

2009-02-28T00:06:00.009-07:00

I always worry that I don't do enough fun things that Caylin enjoys (especially during the winter!). I mean, seriously, playing at home and trips to Target aren't exactly activities that most toddlers get very excited about day after day! This week, I think I managed to pack some interesting adventures in for Caylin, and I guess it helped a little that the weather picked up just a bit. On Tuesday, Grandma Jill called and invited Caylin and I to go to the park with them for cousins' day. Caylin loved the swing, and threw a tantrum when I had to take her out. I can't wait for Spring when we can go all the time to the park!

they fed the ducks

the whole gang: Haley, Caylin, Lexi, Taylor and Josh

the girls

Wednesday I took Caylin to the library, and she stayed forever just reading new books. I really need to take her more often because she loves it there, but she also loves having new books around at home. I got her some Charlie and Lola books, and she can't get enough of them!

Yesterday we went with Jess and Tessa to the Dinosaur Museum at Thanksgiving Point. It was fun to go someplace new, and it was so good to see them again! Thanks again Jess!

playing in the water (can I just point out that Caylin's little apron almost dragged on the ground and she kept tripping over it!)

this is about the most she really played in there, because then she found the little tunnel for the kids to get in and out of, and she kept sliding down it like a slide

Tessa wouldn't go too close to the enormous shark

but I couldn't get Caylin away - I couldn't believe how big it was!
digging for dinosaur bones

Today we went swimming at the Lion's Club with Tyson, Mel, Heather and her kids. Caylin had a blast in the water. This morning as I was getting ready to go Caylin went into her bedroom. When I went looking for her, I found that she had opened her dresser drawer and pulled out everything. I just figured it was another mess to clean up. A little while later we were talking to my dad on the phone and I told Caylin to tell him we were going swimming. She then said,"I can't find my swimsuit." Then it dawned on me that she pulled all her clothes out looking for her swimsuit. I guess she was pretty anxious to go!

I just had to add this one in - yes, that is me at 13 weeks. I really sorta "popped" the last week or so, and I am shocked at how big I am already. I know I was huge with Caylin, so it will be interesting to see how this one ends up!

Hello Somebody

2009-02-23T10:33:00.002-07:00

Yesterday I had Caylin with me in Relief Society (all of a sudden she is a real stinker about Nursery, but that's another story) and she was playing with her little friend Tessa (who feels the same way about Nursery). Caylin pulled her little play phone out of her purse and said "Oh, let me call somebody real quick." Then she pretended to dial a number and said," Hello somebody. Are you there?" I was trying so hard not to bust out laughing!

Happy Balentine's Day!

2009-02-16T11:12:00.006-07:00

Happy Balentine's Day (as Caylin says it)! It was so much fun this year with Caylin; she really got into it. She got "Lightning McQueen" Valentine's to decorate and hand out, and she did a pretty good job of coloring them.

This is the Valentine's box I made for my mom. It is tradition in my family to have a Valentine's box at dinner with prizes inside.

I decided I needed to make a box for myself for our own little tradition and I was pretty happy with the way it turned out.

Caylin got a princess music book, a princess wand, princess stickers, and a box of animal crackers.

It looks like Colby may have been a little jealous!

After dinner we decorated cookies. Caylin actually did manage to get candy on the first one she decorated, but after that, it was a contest to see how much candy she could shovel in her mouth before we took it away.

A new little prince or princess

2009-02-05T11:22:00.003-07:00

So, my little princess is going to have a little princess or prince to follow her around! I'm only ten weeks, but the baby will come in early September! I can't say that I'm looking forward to being huge in the hottest part of the summer, but we are so excited!

My Little Princess

2009-02-04T10:08:00.004-07:00

Lately Caylin has been my little princess; really getting into the "girly" stuff. I love it because for so long all she really cared about was trucks, tractors, and watching sports with daddy. The other day we went on a hunt to find a princess crown for her and I was so happy to find this little number from Target, complete with the necklace, earrings and ring (she even completes the theme with her princess fruit snacks)! She is so funny with it and loves it!

So did anyone else know that Tuesday nights at Baskin Robbins is $1 kiddie scoop night? I was in heaven when I figured this one out (especially since I've been craving ice cream lately)! I tutor on Tuesday nights, so when I left, I told Caylin that if she was good I would bring her some ice cream home. I called when I was done, and she answered the phone with "Hi mommy! Mommy, you bringing ice cream?!" My mom said that she had been patiently waiting all night for her ice cream, so I rewarded her with some chocolate chip. She was so excited and I think this just might become a tradition!This is the face she gave me when I told her to say "Cheese"! I love it!

Shaun the Sheep

2009-01-22T16:58:00.002-07:00

So Caylin and I have found a new favorite show, if you could really call it that, because the clips are only 5 minutes long on TV. Anyway, we have found "Shaun the Sheep" on Disney Channel. We are big fans of Wallace and Gromit, and this is so cute, and so hilarious. Caylin goes nuts whenever it comes on, and I have even set the DVR to record them. Check out the clip on the right and you will see what I mean!

The Day of Reasoning and President Monson

2009-01-22T16:24:00.002-07:00

So, for those of you who really know Caylin know what a little stinker she is when she comes to eating. It is like pulling teeth to get her to eat anything most of the time. She still won't even touch bread, and no, not even the sacrament! Her meal choices at this time consist of waffles, oatmeal, cereal, corn and chicken nuggets. Most of the time she opts for cereal, but every once in a while she has been known to throw us for a loop and actually eat something different. Well, for a while now I have basically given up on trying to get her to eat a variety of foods and just say that at some point she'll understand enough to let me reason with her. I am happy to say that I believe that day is in the near future! Today at lunch I got her a Happy Meal, and usually if she sees the french fries she won't even consider eating anything else. I told her today that if she ate some of her chicken she could have some french fries. She didn't even put up a fight and ate the whole thing! I was shocked! She got a few french fries and I tried it again. It worked! I cannot even tell you how surprised and happy that made me! Hopefully now we can coax her into trying something new every once in a while, and maybe she might even be willing to touch the bread, although eating it may be something entirely different!

On a completely different note, I had the Presidential Inauguration on the other day as we were playing in the living room. After a while Caylin went in her room and began playing. She grabbed something and said, "I go see Monson." I asked her what she said, and she said again, "I go see President Monson!" and then proceeded to go out in front of the TV and play again. Wrong President, but I just had to laugh!

All Tuckered Out

2009-01-17T13:23:00.002-07:00

This is how I found Caylin the other day when I went in to check on her during her nap. It doesn't look too comfortable to me, but whatever works, I guess!

St. George

2009-01-10T14:16:00.006-07:00

Okay, so I realize this post is really far behind, but my camera has been a little stinker and wouldn't let me get any photos from it. So that's my excuse.

We drove down to St. George on New Year's Eve to spend time with Colby's family. It was such a fun trip, although I was freezing the entire time, but at least there wasn't any snow! The girls got in lots of shopping and the guys even got in a round of golf. Caylin just loved having kids around all the time to play with.

New Year's Eve - love the half evil eye?
partners in crime - Caylin and Haley

we went swimming, and when I put her swimsuit on, she danced around on the bed saying "Halloween costume!!!" - I guess it's been a while since she's been in the pool!

she loved cousin Josh's bike and rode around forever - too bad we really don't have anywhere to store one for her right now

all ready to go, although I don't know where

what would a Utes victory be without a victory dance?
(Creed, Colby, Tyler, John, Brett)

it just kept going and going, but then again, can you blame them?!

Go Utes!

Christmas Eve and Christmas

2008-12-29T23:13:00.008-07:00

I am so sad that the holidays are really over, but it was so much fun this year. We started off Christmas Eve with an early present from Uncle Creed and Aunt Amanda. They brought over this super cute vacuum for Caylin. She absolutely loved it! She had seen one at her cousin's a couple of weeks ago, and cute Amanda vowed she would find one for Caylin for Christmas.

After the traditional Healey family movie on Christmas Eve (this year's flick was Tale of Desperaux, and unfortunately because of a busy toddler, I missed the entire middle section of the movie) and a much needed nap, we went to my grandparents' for pizza. Even though you can't tell much from the picture, Caylin went to town on that peppermint fat boy ice cream. She also really loves her mimi!

Opening pj's on Christmas Eve.

I'll just explain now that it's a good thing I got a picture of the new pj's the night before, because Christmas morning didn't get off to a smooth start. I'll spare the details, but I will say that I was awakened by the unmistakable sound of a dirty diaper over the monitor, and a good load of laundry and a shower soon followed for Caylin.

All month long she would tell you that Santa was going to bring her a bike, and that is the first thing she saw when she walked out to look at the tree. We had a hard time getting her off it to open anything else.

The only thing she legitimately asked for herself (without mommy or daddy feeding her ideas) was "ABC cereal." That was an easy wish to fulfill!

After opening presents at our house and getting ready, we went to my parents'. Caylin was spoiled once again. She got the cutest outfit for the baby Stella doll my mom got her last year. She also got a "fort" so that she and mimi don't have to drag out the card table and blankets every time now! This was a big hit!

new shades!

nice hat! Our little family at the Healeys.

Caylin got a tutu, wings, wand and Tinkerbell doll from Haley.

She also got the cutest princess castle from Grandma Jill and Papa Fred, along with a cute book.

Our last stop of the day was at DeeDee and Grum's (my grandparents). I love this picture of Caylin and Papa laying on her new owl sleeping bag.

The sleeping bag came in a backpack and even had a flashlight and water bottle along with it. When she put this on and started running around, time all of a sudden flashed forward about four years (although I really hope she doesn't need to take lovey to school with her!).

That night my parents and my brother came over for pizza and a movie and to see all of Caylin's new toys. She really got spoiled, but it was so fun to see her with everything. The next morning when she woke up and started looking around her room, she kept saying, "I want that! I want that!" It has been a crazy couple of weeks, but it all went by way too fast. I just keep thinking how fortunate we are and how grateful I am to have the family and friends that we do.

Merry Christmas!

2008-12-24T10:45:00.004-07:00

I can't believe to day is Christmas Eve already. I can't explain how excited I am to see Caylin tomorrow morning and see how she reacts to all the presents under the tree. Last year I was excited, but the only thing she really cared about was a package of peanut M&Ms from my stocking. She has been singing Christmas songs all month (Up On the Housetop and Santa Cwaus is Coming to Town being her personal favorites), enjoying opening up the advent calendar each morning, and searching for Christmas lights whenever we go out in the car. She loves to help me turn the Christmas tree lights on, and has even helped take the tags off some of the presents. What a magical time of year to experience all these joys through the eyes of a child, and it has been really neat to try and teach Caylin about the true meaning of Christmas and about the birth of our Savior. I wish that the season wasn't almost over and we could keep it around longer because I think Caylin and I will both really miss everything. I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas and get to enjoy time with your families and friends!

(I just had to post a pic of my little girly girl - she has really become ALL girl the last little bit and it has been so fun!)

I Need Daddy!

2008-12-24T10:41:00.003-07:00

Almost everytime Caylin wakes up, either first thing in the morning or from a nap, she calls out "Mommy, where are you?" repeatedly until I come in and get her. The other morning I can hear her call out, and I turned over to see that it was still only 6:30 in the morning. Hoping that she may go back to sleep for a bit (which happens sometimes), I stayed in bed for a minute. She kept calling out to me, but I guess she realized that wasn't working because I hear "Mommy, where are you? I need daddy!" I couldn't help but laugh, and yes, I did go in and get her.

I Am a Child of God

2008-12-10T16:17:00.003-07:00

So last Sunday I was sitting in the foyer with Caylin during Sacrament Meeting, and she turns to me and says, out of nowhere, "I am a kild (child) of God!" It caught me a bit off guard, but I couldn't help but smile and give her a big hug.

She was in the Primary program a few weeks ago along with the rest of the Nursery, and they were supposed to get up and say "My name is . . . I am a Child of God." She got up and said her name, and I told her the I am a Child of God part a bit fast, so she just said "God," but that's better than what she had practiced, which was either "My name is God," or "My name is Caylin, I am God!"

Anyway, she has been saying "I am a kild of God" randomly the past couple of days and it is so cute. While in the store the other day, she wouldn't stop saying it. I don't know if the people around us could really hear her, but it was so cute!

This is my Caylin after a sheet of stickers. She also had to have her glasses on because mommy did too.
I thought this was so cute! She was playing with her "tato bugs" the other day and I looked over and she had created this masterpiece all by herself! The pieces are even in the right places, although a bit crooked, but I have to say I was impressed!

Bus Ride to see Santa

2008-12-10T16:03:00.005-07:00

Last week we went with Colby's family for the annual bus ride to see Santa. I was so happy it was actually decent weather so we didn't freeze.

Caylin is not a fan of Santa, so she was really hesitant to get near him. She is so funny because as much as she doesn't want to be around him, she still has to watch him and say hi to him, but from a distance. Pretty soon there will be too many kids to get all in one picture!

Santa gave out coloring books to all the kids, and Caylin was thrilled. Hopefully next year she'll want to sit on his lap!

Happy Birthday Colby!

2008-11-26T00:53:00.002-07:00

Happy birthday to my best friend and the best daddy Caylin could ask for. Thanks for putting up with me and working so hard for Caylin and I. Thanks for making me laugh and letting me be me. I am so grateful for all you do for us and love to watch you as a father. We are both so lucky to have you and hope you have a fabulous day! We both love you so much!

Way to go Utah!!!

2008-11-22T23:20:00.002-07:00

How 'bout them UTES?!!!

Can I just say what an awesome game it was today! Caylin was all decked out, even though she didn't go to the game, but she still had to show her Utah pride at my Grandma's house, which was filled with BYU fans! She apparently showed them up with her Utah pom poms and Go Utah cheers. We have to start young!

What's better than an M&M cookie?

2008-11-08T17:05:00.006-07:00

Last night we went and spent the night at my family's cabin in Midway. After dinner we stopped at the store to grab a few things, and the lady behind the bakery counter gave Caylin a free M&M cookie. She is an M&M monster, and this is how she decided to eat the cookie!

I told you she was an M&M monster! She is trying to reach the M&Ms in the trail mix that we thought we put out of reach!
When we woke up this morning, this is what we saw. It was so beautiful because the entire valley was covered in fog, but we were above it all.

Caylin was a big help when it came to cleaning up; I know you can't tell, but she is using the little Shark vacuum and she did for about twenty minutes straight!

WAY TO GO UTES!!!

2008-11-07T09:27:00.006-07:00

Hap-BEE Halloween!

2008-11-03T13:41:00.005-07:00

This is my cute little bee. When I saw this costume online, I just had to have it! She loved everything about Halloween this year, especially the treats!

trying to blow out the candle

going after the treats

we went to Mimi and Papa's Ward Primary Halloween party last week and she had so much fun

she loved the little games they had to play

and even got a scary spider painted on her face! The highlight of the night was someone who was dressed like one of the wizards from Lord of the Rings, but Caylin was so excited to see that Jesus had shown up to the party! She kept looking for him all night, but when we went to take her over to see him, she wouldn't go.

I was sad to take down all the decorations because Caylin loved the spiders, pumpkins, skeletons, witches and ghosts. I guess we'll have to get Christmas out early so that she has something new to be excited about!

Pumpkin Carving

2008-11-02T16:37:00.004-07:00

Last Sunday we had the annual Healey pumpkin carving party. The last two years we have had to do it at a ward because we are just getting too big! It's funny because it was ten years ago at this very party that I met Colby's family. I can't believe it has been that long!!!mommy and Caylin's pumpkin (no, there is not a picture of daddy's pumpkin - I won't even go there)
all the masterpieces

it was so cute, I turned around and found Caylin and Josh sitting like this, with his arm around her

Gardner Village

2008-11-02T16:04:00.003-07:00

We went last week to Gardner Village with all the cousins. I love seeing all the witches - they are so cute and creative! Luckily we went later in the afternoon and Colby was able to come along with us.

Caylin loved this little witch - probably because she was just her size!

all the cousins, minus Tyson (who was sleeping!)

Caylin and Grandma Jill

Potato Bug

2008-10-25T00:01:00.003-06:00

Last week we were at the store and I was so excited to have Colby with us (doesn't that just say a lot about how boring my life is! I really like it when Colby comes shopping with me for some reason, although I know he hates it and it really isn't much of an outing). I told him I wanted to look for a Mr. Potato Head for Caylin for Christmas, and ran into a display of Halloween Potato Heads. It was so cute, but I couldn't justify buying it just for Halloween and was going to look for a more generic one. I showed Colby, and being the dad with his little girl wrapped around his finger, he insisted we buy it for her. When we got it home and opened it, Caylin loved it and started carrying it around with her, that is, until daddy scared the bejeebees out of her with it by putting the ghost sheet on his head and chasing her around the house. She was scared of the thing for a couple of days, and is still a little hesitant about having the ghost costume on, but luckily she loves the thing. She calls it "Tato Bug" and most of the time even has to sleep with it.

Isn't he so cute?

I love the costume!

No Nap

2008-10-24T23:35:00.002-06:00

So today I had warned Caylin that it was time for her nap, and she was determined to keep playing. As I was in the kitchen getting a bottle ready for her, she walked in and said "No nap, no nap!" I told her that she needed a nap so that we could play later, and to that she replied, "tiny one." I guess she's starting to negotiate already!

Dancin' Fool

2008-10-22T20:40:00.002-06:00

Please keep in mind that this is taken from Colby's phone, so the quality isn't the best.

Random Happenings

2008-10-18T14:53:00.006-06:00

So this is quite a random post of pictures from the past couple of weeks.

It was Mimi's birthday last week - Happy late birthday mom! We love you!

Caylin was such a big help when it came to decorating the cupcakes, that is until she realized the sprinkles were candy, then she just sat there and ate them while I finished. She was, however, a big help when it came to blowing out the candle. I don't know how many times we had to relight it, but she loved it.

Caylin's little friend Tessa came over the other night and they had a blast together! They loved pushing each other around in Caylin's little doll stroller.

We went to the zoo the other day with Holly, Tanner, Connor, and Abbey. Connor and Abbey fought over who got to push Caylin around in the stroller, so we had to take turns so everyone was happy.

Caylin loves shoes! She is constantly walking around the house in someone else's shoes!

She loves to color, and I love to see her laying down coloring so intently! Almost everything she draws is a "snake", and she is so proud.

DeeDee made her a Halloween pillowcase, and she now has to sleep with not only the pillow but also a blanket and twenty other stuffed animals. It is so cute because this is the first time she has slept with anything but loveys and binkies.

Crazy 8's

2008-10-12T13:40:00.003-06:00

8 TV shows I love to watch

The Office
ER
The Hills
Still Standing
John and Kate Plus 8
Law and Order
the News
cooking shows

8 Favorite Restaurants:

Sugarhouse BBQ
Cancun Cafe
Cafe Rio
Olive Garden
Bajio
Costa Vida
Chili's
Barbacoa

8 Things I did yesterday

cleaned the bathrooms
vacuumed
went to my niece and nephews' soccer game
did the ward newsletter
laundry
played with Caylin
went to dinner with one of Colby's co-workers and friends
went to Wal Mart

8 Things I'm looking forward to

getting into a house
start running again (I've taken the last week off!)
seeing Caylin on Halloween
my birthday
BYU vs. Utah
trying out my car in the snow (that one was for Colby!)
Christmas
Christmas shopping

8 Things I love about THIS fall

wearing sweaters
listening to and watching Caylin get overly excited about anything and everything Halloween
the leaves
anticipating the holidays
getting out Caylin's new fall and winter clothes and putting away her summer wardrobe
egg nog (yes, it's already out and I bought some last night!)
watching Caylin grow up
Utah football games

8 Things on my wish list

a house
a healthy family
go on vacation
start digital scrapbooking
run another marathon
just have fun
be a better mom and wife
expanding our family

Which is harder?

2008-10-06T09:08:00.005-06:00

Three years ago as I was riding on the bus to the starting line of my first St. George marathon, I happened to be situated in the middle of a large group of women who were running together. The conversation came up, "Which is harder, running a marathon or giving birth?" As I listened to the debate, I wondered what I had really gotten myself into. I heard one women claim that giving birth was easier because you had something tangible in the end. Having experienced neither, I quickly found myself wondering what the next few hours had in store.

Saturday morning as Colby drove me to the drop off point to once again ride the bus to the starting line, I was a little worried about the sprinkles on the window that quickly turned into much more. I am not the bravest person about running in the rain, and hoped with all my heart that it would let up. To my dismay, it rained the entire 4 hours and 40 minutes it took me to run that 26.2 miles. During that time, I found myself several times agreeing with that woman on the first bus that running a marathon is more difficult than giving birth, and that's saying a lot since giving birth was no piece of cake for me either. In the end, I finished, dripping wet, sore, and cold, but I finished. It really was one of the most challenging experiences of my life, but so worth it when I crossed that finish line. They said at the start that this was the 32nd year they had run the race, and only the second time it had rained. Go figure, just my luck!

I know I look so cute in this picture, but please keep in mind that I found some nice guy at the starting line who was handing out grocery sacks to people to help them stay dry. I ran with it on my head for 90% of the race!

This is Caylin's version of running a marathon!

18 Months!

2008-09-22T11:41:00.002-06:00

I can't believe Caylin is already 18 months! She has such a cute personality, and talks like crazy. The other day she came into the kitchen with my purse on her arm, then turned around and said "Bye, see ya!!!" I asked her where she was going, and she said "Party!" She is so much fun and really keeps me on my toes.

Today we went in for her 18 month check up, and I was pleasantly surprised to see that she was climbing the charts just fine. She weighs 21 lbs 8 oz. (11%) and is 31.1 inches (34%). Her head, however was in the 92nd percentile!

Caylin went to nursery yesterday for the first time! I was a little worried that she would have a hard time, so I was planning on sitting in there with her for a least a little bit. As soon as I opened the door and she saw the other kids playing with all the new and exciting toys, she was off. She didn't even bother to say goodbye! I'm glad that went better than expected, and it was wierd to sit in class and not have to worry about entertaining anyone!
My big girl!

Random facts

2008-09-22T11:03:00.003-06:00

The rules:
1. Link to person who has tagged you:Shawna
2. Post the rules on your blog
3. Write 6 random things about yourself
4. Let each person know they have been tagged by leaving a comment

I have a major sweet tooth, and nothing is more tempting to me than peanut m&m's. I have found that out more and more the last week because I broke down and bought some for Halloween, but I have ended up eating almost all of them by myself already. I try not to keep them in the house for that very reason, and the scale has not been my friend since I bought them!
I love to watch America's Best Dance Crew. I secretly wish I could dance like them, but I have little hope for that one.
I love thunder and lightning. When I was younger we lived with my grandparents for a year or so and for some reason I remember there being thunder and lightning nearly every night that summer. I would sit outside on their front porch for the longest time just watching and listening and smelling the rain.
I love pumpkin; anything pumpkin - pumpkin soup, cookies, bread, I even love the smell of the Jack-O-Lanterns when you put the candles in them and they get slightly burned.
I hate people who either don't use their turn signals or make a wrong turn or miss a turn and then do a really stupid move to try and correct themselves, whether it means cutting someone else off and looking like a real idiot or not. Hopefully that made at least some sense, but in general, I just hate stupid drivers!
I have to shower with rubber gloves on because of the eczema on my hands. The wierd thing now is that it feels strange to shower without them on!

I tag: Ashlee, Betsy, Lisa

The Fair

2008-09-13T17:37:00.004-06:00

This past week we went to the Fair with Colby's family. It wouldn't be the start of fall without a trip to the good old Fair! It is a family tradition of Colby's family that I love, especially now that Caylin is old enough to enjoy it as well! She had so much fun seeing all the animals and rides, and especially loved the display of antique tractors (honestly, I don't know why she is so obsessed with tractors, airplanes, helicoptors, fire trucks, ambulances, and motorcycles, but then again, I was quite a tomboy as a child as well!) Thanks Papa Fred and Grandma Jill for a fun night at the Fair, minus the bout of food poisoning or something that Colby picked up and is still trying to completely recuperate from!

Caylin and Lauren waiting to ride the ponies
she loved the pony ride!
what would a trip to the Fair be without a ride or two on the giant yellow slide? Caylin kept telling me no the whole way up the stairs, but once we went down, she kept yelling "again!" She loved it!

What's new

2008-09-08T17:03:00.005-06:00

Not much. We have been pretty boring, and I have just been lazy about posting anything new. Sorry to disappoint! We did, however, go to Fruitland with Colby's family over Labor Day weekend. It was a nice getaway, despite a couple of power outages and downpours!

Caylin and daddy on the four wheeler (where Colby lived for two days!)

nice helmet!

Caylin and Haley

These are just some random pics over the last couple of weeks

Caylin and Mimi
first ponytail!
breakfast in bed!

Playdate at Liberty Park

2008-08-25T14:21:00.003-06:00

Thanks Kelsey for planning the playdate to Liberty Park last week! I'm so glad everything cooperated this time!

Hallie and Caylin (they were both SO happy!)
Caylin walked around like this for at least 5 minutes and wouldn't let me take the towel off!

we rode the rides after playing in the water

Thanks again Kels - it was good to finally see you and Hallie again!

Wheeler Farm

2008-08-25T14:09:00.002-06:00

Last week for cousins' day we went to Wheeler Farm. The highlight of Caylin's day was of course the tractors and the wagon ride!

Grandma Jill and all the kids
tractor!!!
just the girls (Abbey, Caylin, Lexi, Hannah, Haley)

Boating with the Healeys

2008-08-19T13:46:00.004-06:00

Yesterday we went boating with Colby's family to Echo. It was such a nice day, and maybe one of the last times to go out this year (boo!). Caylin had so much fun running around and she loved being on the boat, and even got to go on the tube! She turns 17 months on Friday, and I can't believe how she is turning into a little girl with a lot of spunk and personality! Her favorite things to say lately are "other one" as she points out multiples of everything and "come" as she grabs your hand and takes you where she wants you to go.

of course wuvey and mimi had to come boating too!

Amanda, Caylin, mommy, Lisa

right before we all wiped out (sorry girls, it was too funny not to post!)

Lagoon

2008-08-15T12:36:00.005-06:00

Yesterday was Caylin's first trip to Lagoon. I am not too much of an amusement park person, but it was totally worth it just to watch her enjoy herself. She went on all the "kiddie" rides and had a blast! She also loved the train. I just want to note also that not only did she eat corn on the cob, but she had a piece of pizza for dinner also! (I always worry when we go out to dinner because she can't have her waffles or cereal, so I was sure to pack plenty of crackers, but I didn't even need them! The joy of the little things in life!)

plane ride with Tate
boats with Josh

Grandma Jill and Papa Fred with the little ones
Caylin and Austin

this was by far her favorite ride - everytime it stopped she kept saying "again!"

Caylin and Connor

that right there made it worth it all!!!

Liberty Park

2008-08-13T15:54:00.004-06:00

Today for cousins' day we went to Liberty Park and played in the fountains and rode the rides. It was such a nice day, and we all had fun! It makes me so sad to think that summer is almost over, and before we know it we will be wishing it was nice enough to go outside and play!

Lauren and Caylin

Abbey, Haley, Hannah, Caylin, Lauren and Lexi

Caylin's Video Debut

2008-08-10T12:08:00.003-06:00

Whenever Caylin hears the song "Rehab" (I know, quite the song for a one year old to love!) she goes nuts! She shakes her finger and says "no, no, no!" The other night we had Tate, Austin and Taylor in the car with us and she loved the extra attention. Just warning you that this video was taken with Colby's cell phone, but it gets the point across!

Bath time with lovey

2008-07-28T11:53:00.005-06:00

When Caylin gets overly tired, there is little that can comfort her without wuvey and mi-mi (binky). Last night was one of those nights, and she would not get into the bath without them. As you can see, she was just fine once she had them!

On Tuesday, my mom and I took Caylin down to see the floats for the parade. She loved it!
This is us in front of my aunt and uncle's float they did for their stake. It turned out so cute!

Aquarium

2008-07-18T19:19:00.003-06:00

It's so nice to have daddy home early on Fridays, so today we went to the Aquarium. We couldn't stay long, which is good because there isn't a ton to see, but we still had a good time.

Caylin and daddy touched a snake!
she drove the boat and thought she was pretty big

just saying hi!