Okay People

If you have moved within the last year - chances are, I don't have your address!! This makes sending out christmas cards to all you dear friends quite difficult - will you email me you address please??? * lsmartin22@yahoo.com *

THANKS A TON!

He was such an angel

Seriously, I have to admit (not to brag or anything!) but I knew that I had a slightly more well behaved child. He was always saying sorry, NEVER got into anything, and was never the one to hit or yell. I have always cherished this about him. Even for the first month of Adelyn's little life he has continuted with this halo that I so proudly adored on his head.

As of this week, I think the Halo is gone. This is sad for me to say, but I knew one day it would come. I feel like chasing after and cleaning up after him is taking my whole day, and I can longer keep a clean house or clean hair for that matter. :)

This all hit me this morning when I found a special present in the bathroom sink. I was shocked and had to take a picture just so greg would believe me. I can't even put it into words, lets just say I think he is ready to be potty trained. Yay for me - even more excitement. :)
( would have posted the picture, but it was slightly too disgusting to display!)

Braden's Thanksgiving

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So this year was very different. I CANNOT believe I agreed to this, but I let my sister and her husband take Braden to Colorado for Thanksgiving. Greg had to work, so we stayed her with the babe and went over to our friends house for the festivities. It was way weird! We missed him terribly and couldn't get over the quiet. Of course I didn't get any pics of our Thanksgiving - which consisted of Good food, Good company, x-box games for greg, and midnight shopping for me! (which I have learned Black Friday is WAY too dangerous for me!)

Anyway, Braden is in love with "grandpa's house in the mountains" and I knew he would have a great time! It all got worse when my sister called and said he threw up in the car! Then he couldn't sleep, and got a horrible ear infection and a fever (and he just went to nursery for the first time in 6 weeks!). And I couldn't be there to hold him! It was hard, but he LOVES my dad and was totally fine. It was harder on me than him!

Poor little guy-


They said motrin made everything better! He still helped out and made gingerbread houses.

Weekly Snapshot

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This week I feel like the luckiest girl; two healthy, amazing kids and an awesome husband. He has gone above and beyond this week – showing his appreciation for my many wakeful nights! I got to see New Moon with my sister, came home to dinner and a rose , AND got breakfast in bed the next morning! I know – I have been amazed too! Thanks honey, I love you!

The fun never ends with this little (or should I say big) guy!

Adelyn has had many visitors. Grandpa Stacey and Aunt Catherine came up for a day from colorado just to see her. A big thanks to my Grandma Smoot who came and watched her while mommy and Braden had a much needed outing, the Wilde family came to say hello, and Aunt Maria came to stay with us for a day! It has been way fun!



I did have one day this week where I wanted to quit. Braden got poo on the furniture (sorry for the potty talk) yelled "no" to my face many times (where has my sweet boy gone?) and Adelyn scrame the whole day. That seriously was only the beginning! But with the amazing support of my husband, I got a break that night, came home to a clean kitchen and went to bed early. I felt like a new person the next day! Thanks honey - it meant a lot!

Adelyn got thrush - no fun for me!


I had a fun, very short, get-away with a friend for a quick stop to the outlets! Nothing like shopping to brighten a day! It was a blast!

Quote of the week: "That idea mom?" Braden loves to give me his 'plan' and then ask me if it's a good idea.

We went back to play group for the first time. I am totally paranoid of germs, but CAN'T stay in much longer! We are all stir crazy. Braden was SOOO excited to show his friends his baby sister - it was adorable! I had to lift the blanket off of the car seat for everyone to see! :)

We had a local neighborhood boutique were we sold homemade items. Even though I am completely sleep deprived and don't have time, I couldn't pass it up. So I sold some fun Christmas baby dresses. It was a blast! I forgot to take pics - but they will be in my esty shop soon!

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

To my amazement - I am in the TOP 15 of the dress design contest! If I win, they actually will create the dress for their spring line!!! But only one wins and Its all up to YOU to vote for my design!!!
I'm not going to beg or anything.......
but PLEEEEEEEEEEEEASE go HERE and vote! (Its number 13!) Go to the comments section and put number 13 in the comments!!!!

Dress design for Shabby Apple Dresses

One of my FAV companies Shabby Apple is having an awesome design contest for Shabby Apple Dresses. I just couldn't pass this up, Its too much fun! (And don't worry, these were done before baby came)

Which one do you like?

Its all about DETAILS! I love small things that provide a big bang!

I LOVE Ruffles, they are so fun and flirty. Here's my inspiration:

The First one is all on the A-line, meaning the ruffles and neck line are off center. There is also a little ruffle on the sleeve. I LOVE the waist, with the small detail of buttons. I think this is cute in the plum color and would do this in a lightweight cotton.

The second one, is fun and flirty! Lots of fun ruffles down the skirt and a little at the neckline and sleeve. There is also a higher waist that provides a "belted" look without the belt,(but a belt could be added if desired. I love the fun bright colors for spring. This would be cute in this tangerine color or a light plum. I would definitely do this in a lightweight knit fabric, to provide some great movement!

I also love ruching - its so fun to play with and can be flattering on anyone! Here's my inspiration:

I would love this third one in a lightweight knit and love this blue color. Making it flattering and somewhat loose, not too tight. The waistband is slightly angled and would be a great waist thinner! :) The gathers go all the way up the dress - they are also A-symmetrical.

The last one has a gathered piece for the sleeves and waistband (great looking on anyone!) and has a small off center ruching at the hem! Which creates a creative accent at the bottom of the dress. This would be a fun spring dress in a knit and I love this bubblegum pink!

Happy Halloween - from our Fire Crew!

ya - we were totally lame this year - didn't dress up! :)

The fun has just begun...

This is what I found after my shower this morning. :)

So in Love

As for us - we are quickly remembering what its like to be totally sleep deprived. We pray the four hour stretch comes soon! :) But we are so in love with this little angel.

The big brother

So I am way impressed by how well Braden is doing with his new little sister! He loves to hold her and has only shown small amounts of jealousy when he doesn't get daddy's attention. But he is a great little boy! We have kept him very busy this
week...
Real life sets in today - hopefully we make it :)

BYU game with Daddy and Grandpa and Grandma



He experienced his first snow storm!!


Pumpkin farm with Aunt Jenn and Grandma