Tagged- 8 Things

I got tagged by Allison so here it goes -

8 TV shows I love to watch:

One Tree Hill
House
Supernanny
Top Model
Dancing With The Stars
>> Im trying hard here, not Big into TV



8 Favorite restaurants:

Macayos
Outback
Panera Bread
Famous Daves
Olive Garden
CJ's BBQ
Chilis
Arby's That counts right

8 Things that happened yesterday:

Got the kids ready for Daycare
Went into work for about 2 hrs, left sick
Layed on the couch watching TV as I felt sick
Took a nice nap =D
Went back into work
Went to kids soccer practice (Got there uniforms YAY!)
Got McDonalds Ice Cream
Watched House

8 Things I am looking forward to:

Getting my hair done tommorrow
The Weekend, just because its the weekend
Getting the kids Halloween Costumes
The boys first soccer game
First Dr. Appt Tommorrow
Hearing news on the House
Having this baby, or atleast seeing a Ultrasound or anything
Sleep =) Can we tell im pregnant


8 Things on my wish list:

Dr. to tell me im farther along than I thought I was >> Haha, it happened with Jaiden and this is a WISH list right!
Not to gain 60 lbs this pregnancy again
Vacation to anywere
Get a House we Love
Rylan completely potty trained
More Mulah!!
Be able to stay at home with kids

8 People I'm tagging:

Crystal Hunter
Danielle Wong
Emily Ritcher
Stacy Perry
Ashley Waldron
Janeen Donat
Danielle Fleming
Marilene Ross

61/2 Weeks

So here I am 61/2 Wks pregnant and SHOWING!! I know they say with each kid its sooner but REALLY NOW? Anyways.. Jaiden mostly tired, Rylan Mostly great!! This one.. Mostly NOT MYSELF!! Im barely in and I can tell im pregnant! Extremely tired.. Cant sleep half night and then exhausted others! Starting to get a morning sickness.. Although its ALL day long! HUNGRY AS A HIPPO last week but started to ease up a little this week. Oh did I mention TIRED! So I know its a lot of complaining but really I dont like being at this stage of pregnancy. You feel all these things but yet you dont look pregnant (Or huge in my case =) I am looking a little pregnant) and you dont get the awesome things that make pregnancy worth it yet.. like feeling the baby kick, or hearing the heartbeat or anything FUN like that. I have first appointment thursday and cant wait. I love my doctor (It Petes Best Friends Dad)! Ok Ok so enough with the compaining>> I have to say there is one or two great things already>> Having a 2 and 3 yr old while pregnant. We debated on telling the boys so soon because its like FOREVER away. But we couldn't resist. My boys are precious. Jaiden layed on my lap the other day and had to double check his positon as to make sure not to SQUISH our baby. Rylan says his baby needs a drink and rubs his belly (OH BOY, the boy wont listen otherwise) They always talk and kiss the baby already. When we eat dinner Jaiden asks questions like> Did the baby like that hamburger mom? I oculd go on and on.. But im sure its mostly cute to Mom and Dad =)

Mohawk!!

Rylan has pretty much had a Mohawk since day one!! No, I wasnt a little girl, or mom dreaming about how my baby boy would have a mohawk.. It just kinda happened, and It totally fits him and I love it!! My dad once asked me why do I do one kid one way and one the other. Or what made me choose who got what!! I didnt really have a answer. I just kinda always liked that they were totally different hair styles. (I think alot of people find a style they like for their kids and do it for most.. like spiked or shaved or whatever). So its been a LONG time since he asked us that but we decided WHY NOT try it on Jai. I mean I cut my boys hair about every two weeks so whats the worst that could happen. He'll look goofy for a few weeks =) Hes THREE!! O well. So we did it and I have to say I dont hate it but I dont love it. I like the old way better. So by the next haircut Ill probablly shave it off and start over but well see.

My little Missionaries!

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So back in January when Pete was still investigating the church we got those little red book of mormons to take with us to Costa Rica so we could read them and not tote around our big Scriptures. It came in very handy. Although since then they havent had much use besides sitting on the floor halfway under bed, since we use our normal, larger scriptures. Well two days ago Jaiden came across them and wanted to tote him "Book of Jesus" around the house. =D I explained to him its the "Book of Mormon" or "Scriptures" Well he slept with them that night, next to his pillow. The next morning he INSISTED that he had to bring them to school with him. I didnt really want him too but I figured that would probably be setting a bad example for him and if he has the desire to bring them with him I had better let him!!! So, he said he would keep them in his backpack, and he did! Right when we picked him up from school he ran to his backpack to pull them out and starts flippin on through 'em like hes reading!! Too Funny. But of course Rylan got upset and Today the two or them packed their own little book of mormon in their backpacks! =)

Special Delivery

**Heres the shirts me and the boys wore to tell/show the grandparents our good news!



Special Delivery For the Almanza Family ETA May 16th.

Thats right, Im pregnant with Baby #3 and were totally stoked.(This was the first planned baby, and were surprised how easily it happened for us> I know it was ment to be)

So our baby is due May 16th, which is 7 days after Rylan will turn 3 yrs old.

Soccer TIme for Two!!

We took off summer from Soccer, since its our busy season in business for Pete and I, Plus its so dang Hot I didt really care for my little man to be playing. So Yesterday was Jaidens first soccer practice. They meet right in Southern Highlands which is alot closer than last season. I totally LOVE the coach. She has worked with 13-18 yr olds in hte past but she has a 21/2 yr old daughter herself so she decided to coach. She was great!! She had awesome little ideas to help the kids and they had little drills. She's great with the kids to. I am soo excited to have her coaching!! Soo,just so your all clued in. My nephew played Soccer when Jaiden was about 2 and whenever we went to the games, Pete and I, or someone in his family, stood on the sideline kicking the ball around with Jaiden because he wanted so badly to play. Well come time for Jai to play nad this is the same way it has been with Rylan. My kids dont watch>> THEY DO =D Soo.. As all the parents of first players see Rylan playing like the little stud he is, they start commenting and even the coach.. WHY didnt we sign him up. Of course I explain he is only 2 and there all 3. Well they keep persisting that you dont show a birth certificate or anything so I should do it. We ask the coach a little more about it after practice nad shes all for it. Plus her little one playing is only 21/2. So today we signed up Rylan for the team to. Im totally stoked to see BOTH my boys play this season. They are going to have a blast together. Plus Ry's already got shorts and cleats, all I have to find now is little bitty shin guards! You can see in hte pictures that the coach was allowing RYlan to join in before we even asked her. Shes great!

CTR 7

I got my first calling since I was in Young Women =D CTR 7.. Sunday was my first class with the and I was a little nervous but soo excited. I know Im going to learn alot, from the leassons nad them. I have to say I totally lucked out. I get to teach all GIRLS!! THAts right, This week there was only 3 girls but they said sometime theres 5 but there not even a boys name on the role. Yay!! Boys are usually harder..Atleast thats how I see it. Or maybe its cause my girls are AWESOME!! They were soo reverent and raised there hands to answer questions and all. They are soo sweet to. I saw Amee after church and bragged a little. Of course she reminded me next year it'll all change.. but hey thats months away for me to get the hang out it right =D

The Father loved his son..

A friend sent me this email and as I watched it, I was so touched. Please take a few minutes to watch this video. Its amazing. I know if every one of us watched a video as inspiring as this everyday the world would be a better place.



A son asked his father, 'Dad, will you take part in a marathon with me?'The father who, despite having a heart condition, says 'Yes'. They wenton to complete the marathon together. Father and son went on to joinother marathons, the father always saying 'Yes' to his son's request ofgoing through the race together. One day, the son asked his father,'Dad, let's join the Ironman together.' To which, his father said 'Yes'.For those who don't know, Ironman is the toughest triathlon ever. Therace encompasses three endurance events of a 2.4 mile (3.86 kilometer)ocean swim, followed by a 112 mile (180 .2 kilometer) bike ride, andending with a 26.2 mile (42.195 kilometer) marathon along the coast ofthe Big Island.Father and son went on to complete the race together.



PLEASE WATCH THE VIDEO IT PUTS A WHOLE NEW VIEW ON THIS STORY!! It isn't very long!!



http://www.godtube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=8cf08faca5dd9ea45513

Time for Change

NEW DAY CARE!!

Pete and I put the kids in Day Care last summer. They have been at the same one ever since and have LOVED it, as have we. I saw a new Day Care being built close to home so decided to check it out.

Pros vs. Cons:

Pros:

Closer Total Time 25 min

Cheaper, about $35wk/ plus gas

Smaller classrooms Max 12 kids = More Attention, more disipline

Has pre K Programs

Closer=Less Drive Time=More Mom time w/Kids

Cons:

Further, drive time total round trip about 1 hr 20 min = Less time with Kids

More $

Larger Classes, Jaiden had 28 kids in class at one time, so I know kids are getting away with things and not being noticed.

Boys LOVE their teachers, friends their. vise versus

We loved the old daycare and I actullay had to try hard to hold my tears back their last day but the Pros definately outweighed the cons so it wasnt a hard decision.

Today was their first day at the new school and It took a whole 6 min to get there =D Way better. The boys had to get backpacks and lunch pails (They think there big boys now, so that got them excited for the change). Jaiden went in great this morning, but Ry was a little harder. Not crying but holding my arm as he played as to not let me sneak out. But the teacher got him comfortable playing with her.

They do have the web cam online also that I can watch them throughout the day online like the old daycare. I was really hoping I could watch them the first day but the website is giving me problems and I am SOO frustrated I cant see my babies on their first day. I cant wait till the end of the day for them to tell me what they think about it. ....Counting down the hours.....

Labor Day/Howard Family Reunion

This Weekend was My Dads Side of the Family, The Howard Family Reunion!! It was held at Cherry-Hill (Like a Scandia/Water Park) and at one of the local churchs which has a pavilion and and huge grass area! Friday morning we drove the LONG 7 hr drive with the boys with only one gas/potty stop and made it there by 3pm Utah time. Then quickly changed and hurried on to Cherry-Hill to get as much swimming time in. Wow! Is that place a blast. There was a kids play area, a Ragin Rapids and a Blue Mats (I named them this cause its just like wet 'n' wilds were) Jaiden wanted so bad to go down the big boy slides and I was worried we were in for it when he wasnt big enough. But luckily they let the boys ride down with us on them.





At 8pm the pool closed so we were off miniture golfing. We definately werent competitive and we all had fun watching my boys. Everyone started to see how Determined and hard headed Jaiden was. If he didnt make it through the right spot he wanted to try over and over till he got it.

Saturday was the Family Reunion at the Church. We were outdoors majority of the day with Wonderful weather. We had GREAT food and lots of fun playing and doing nothing. At dinner it was a Dutch Oven cook off (Yummy, and lets just say my family can cook!) We were stuffed by the end of the day and all the food. Once it got dark we moved inside and played Human Fooseball and Colorball. The kids had some fun in hte primary room.

Sunday we headed up through Antelope Island but mostly saw Buffalo, which was still cool. We got out and had a little "Nature Walk"

And then off to Temple Square in Salt Lake. Ive always wanted a picture in front of this statue of Christ. That was a cool experience.

I am soo grateful for my Fun Family and for the opertunity that Pete, the boys and I have been able to go on soo many great vacations this year. Im sure it will slow down now but It has been wonderful.

Thanks to Adams Parents to who HOused and fed my whole family =D About 20 of us.. They were extremely generous and we loved the area!!

Cute bOyS!!

At the beginning of this month Jaiden rode his first roller coaster and we bought the DVD to watch over and over again =D Of course we havent done that because Rylan gets soo sad and mad that he didnt get to ride. So this weekend we were at Chuckie Cheese and they had a little ride that moves like a roller coaster and the view of the ride. We put the boys on it knowing Ry would love it AND HE DID =D i was cracking up watching them crack up on the ride (I notice more and more with kids how contagious laughing really is) Heres them riding it!






Then sunday my side of the family were due for another family photo since we have two more family members (Brandon, Celestials Husband, and Ryan, Crystals Husband) We went out to Red Rock and took some, Jaiden and Rylan were HUGE posers!! I couldnt believe it! They were too funny. Here are some of Jai posing after the family pictures. I normally take my camera everywere but of course I left it so these arent the best but still ADORABLE!!

Girls Night!!

I have 3 friends that the 4 of us girls were really close all through High School. We have of course since life moves on, not hung out very often as we should. Last I hung out with all 4 of us was Taras College Graduation a few months back. So we decided we better get on it. All our lives are at totally diffent stages but when we get together all that goes away and were all just Best Friends again. We took a girls night and all rode together (Cause thats always more time to talk =D ) to get some BJ'S PIzza Yummy!! We were cracking up by the end of the night of course>> Especially with Amber around haha! Then we went and Saw Siterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 (We thought it apropriate for 4 best friends) Amber and Ash werent quite as into it as me and Tara.. Over all it was LOTS of fun!! Girls Nights can never go wrong in my opinion!! =D

Images By Krys

Pictures ANyone?

Ok So my little sister does photography and shes trying to expand he portfolio and get her name out there. ANYONE who is interested in having you photos done, this is a great opportunity. She is having a cheap week $30 ONLY . T hat includes pictures outdoors and she will give you a CD will 5 different images that you can have printed were ever you would like!! She does great work, just needs help getting her name around. Theres no catch, All she asks is that she be able to use those photos in her portfolio and htat you spread the word to your friends!! PLEASE!! If this caught your attention, go check out her website and blog and set up and appt.Thanks Everyone!!http://imagesbykrys. blogspot. com www. imagebykrys. com

August 25th-28th Pictures to be taken anywere outdoors in Las Vegas (Excluding Red Rock, ect) Groups to be smaller than 6 people. These images are just for portrait sessions only not for business use.

Cinnamon Rolls

My mom has always been one to make homemade bread and rolls and stuff like that. I always knew I would occasionally do it too, But so far 3 years of being married and on my

own and I have not done anything like that completely from scratch. So I decided Id try. Last night the boys and I made Homemade Cinnamon Roll with no help from Grandma!! Yeast and all, completely form Scratch!! Im pretty happy with how they turned out too! Here so pictures from Petes phone of us and the finished product!

Everyone needs a little pravacy

Rylan has not had any interest in starting potty training, and I was ok with that because I WAS NOT looking forward to it. Jaiden just took so long, and it was soo frustrating. Just soo everyone understands.. Rylan would sit on the potty every once in a while nad then about 1 second later the boy would stand up and say all done. Never even really trying at all (Note the boy has actually peed in the potty only about 1 time out of about 30-40 times sitting on it). So this weekend he decides he want to sit on potty and I of course let him but think nothing of it. Once he sits down I have to run and check on breakfaast, only a few seconds later he says "ALL DONE" I go in to check on him and what'da know THE BOY DID IT!! YAY!! So, ive come to the conclusion that he likes a little privacy! He only goes when I leave him alone for a minute.He wore underwear saturday and sunday (not at church) and all the time when hes at home. He has been doing AWESOME!! I hope everything keeps going this well. Although we still gotta work on #2, he doesnt have that one down yet!

Getting older every minute

Jaiden has liked taking showers with Pete since forever it seems like (Rylan not untill recently) But just a few days ago Jaiden decided he needed to take one all by himself. So I plop him in thinking ill be reaching in getting all wet in just a minute to wash him up. But I pop my head back in and he was all leathered up head to toe and starting to rinse off. AMAZING. My 3 year old is becoming more and more independant all the time that is totally amazes me. Of course every day since he tells me I need to shower all by myself and yesterday He was a little upset that he had to help Ry shower first before he could have the shower to himself (Because of course Rylan wants to do everything Jaiden does, when it comes to bib boy stuff)

Day 3, Jump 'n' Jammin

Day 3, and day to go home =( We needed something fun for last day with the cousins, something we cant do in Vegas, and something to do to wear the kids out so they sleep most the way home!! Jump'n'Jammin was just the place. It was a big Warehouse with all kids of stuff to do! It had slides and foam balls to shoot and throw around, tunnels to climb through!! Pletty much a HUGE Burger King Play area.. and then some =D We were there 3 hrs and the kids didnt stop once. They had soo much fun!! Man whoever invents these kinds of places are GENIUS! Once it was time to go, it wasnt the easiest thing getting the kids to leave! Rylan curled down on the ground and broke into tears! Jaiden wasnt too bad ( Although I did brib him with a ice cream cone =D works like a charm!) We went next door for lunch and poor Jai was exhausted he couldnt even make it through, he was laying on my lap within about 5 min! If anyone know of anything like this in Vegas, please let me know. ... We did get to go to the pump it up place for a party once, But they are only open to the public on week days while im working =(