Aftermath of Valentine's

I'm annoyed at how shiny my face is in pictures so I bought some make-up that has a matte finish, hopefully that will help. I heard on t.v. that helps to take away the shine.

By this time she was ready for bed!
Her cute heart pajamas.

Yesterday Michael was full of surprises. When I got home from work a little after 7 he had just pulled in himself with take out from Outback Steakhouse (thankfully we had a gift card there from Christmas that he used). Now any time I don't have to make dinner I am just thrilled, but to eat a yummy steak was even better! Then, when I walked into the kitchen he had a pretty purple rose in a vase for me and a red balloon for Kayleigh. Kayleigh LOVES balloons and it has followed her around since last night, she even slept with it tied to her crib.

After getting Kayleigh down for bed Michael gave me a card with clues about something else he had gotten me. After lots of hints from him I found 2 tickets to the upcoming Rascal Flatts concert in a Rascal Flatts c.d. that we have. I am soooo excited!!!! Thanks, hun!

I, also, had a present for Michael, but I feel bad because it's not that exciting. I just got him some more cologne. He seemed to like it though. We had a great Valentine's Day together and it was cute to have Kayleigh sit in her high chair right beside us as we ate our Valentine's dinner. She, of course, enjoyed the food with us. I thought it was very cute of Michael to get her a balloon, she really loves her daddy!

Happy Valentine's Everyone

Happy Valentine's Day! We hope you all have an enjoyable day today. Above is Kayleigh in her Valentine's outfit from last year and then this year. Wow, what a difference, she has grown so much! The last picture is the only Valentine's Day decoration we have, maybe next year we can get something else.

Michael-I love you! Thanks for all you do to support me and Kayleigh. Kayleigh loves you so much, you are a great dad and I always knew you would be. Thanks for everything.

What a wiggler

I really want Kayleigh to learn to crawl so I put her on her belly often. She scoots and wiggles, but no crawling yet. Yesterday as I was getting ready I put her on her belly and she ended up almost under our bed. It was so funny!

Snickerdoodles

I hardly ever make cookies, but yesterday I ventured out and did it! I used my mom's recipe for snickerdoodles and it turned out very good! As I was making them and rolling balls of dough in cinnamon and sugar Kayleigh was so excited and wanted to eat them. We kept telling her they weren't ready yet and she'd have to wait till they were cooked. Once they were done and we started eating one she HAD to try one herself. She loved it, as if that was a question, Kayleigh loves pretty much any type of food. Here are a couple pictures of her enjoying them. Notice the mess down the front of her sweatshirt.

New Tires

Last Saturday we took my car in for a regular oil change and also asked them to rotate the tires and check the brakes. After doing all of that they called us and told us 2 of my tires were very bald and they should be replaced. Michael and I were planning on buying 4 new ones this fall. The guy said he wouldn't even take my car on the freeway with these tires if it were him. So, we decided to replace the 2 bad ones. Since I often lose air in my 2 front tires they wear out quicker, making them needing a replacement. Long story short, we spent money on more car stuff which I hate doing! I do feel more safe in my car now and I bet it will drive better in the snow too! Since I finally broke down and got new tires it probably won't snow any more this winter, Murphy's Law right?

Snow

It's seriously snowing AGAIN today! We have had a lot of snow this year. I think it's great cause we really need it with the draught we've had an all. As I've already stated, I just hate driving in it. Today I need to drive to my mom's to take Kayleigh before I go to work so hopefully I'll be fine because it's not too far.

On Sunday Michael drove my car to church (it was snowing then too) and on the way home he turned out of the parking lot and the car didn't turn, he just slid right into a snow bank on the side of the road. Auugh! I was so glad there wasn't a car parked there or something. Next fall will bring new tires for my car.

Vote

Yesterday I went and voted in the primary presidential elections. I felt honored to participate in such an event and know that many have fought for that freedom that we enjoy. I am grateful for a nation that is determined by the people. How lucky we are to live in America!

Rascal Flats

Why is it that every time Rascal Flats comes to SLC to do a concert it's not in my budget to go? This is the one group I would LOVE to go and see. Oh well, maybe another time.

Baby Steps

Kayleigh got these VERY CUTE shoes from Michael's friend, Aaron. Thanks, Aaron!

Winter Wonderland

My parents built a big hill of snow in their backyard for the grandkids to come and sled on. I thought it was neat they would do this because when I was young my brother would build a hill and we would play for hours on it sledding down. It brought back a lot of memories! Yesterday I took Kayleigh over there and my sister came too with her daughter and we went sledding. Kayleigh was really tired when we went so I don't think she enjoyed it as much as she would have. Also it was pretty cold with the wind blowing. Once I took Kayleigh inside she was happier. I think we'll try it again another time when she's not so tired. Since I went over just a few hours before I go to work I was just in levi's and should have worn different pants and shoes, oh well, now I know for next time. Grace loved it though and she even took Kayleigh down with her. It ws fine until they tipped over and Kayleigh got a face full of snow! I felt really bad, but it was really funny! I picked Kayleigh up out of the snow and she was just crying with snow all over her. They weren't going fast though and I know she didn't hurt herself so that's why I can laugh.