If you haven't seen it yet, here's the gist... Very sad, but kinda cool (to see).
Feb 14, 2009
Chloe's New Best Friend
Well, Chloe has found her favorite new toy (for the time being). My mom had this huge teddy bear (I think it was given to one of my siblings by an ex???) and we brought it out for Chloe to play with. Needless to say, it is now in our possession and she loves it. See for yourself!
"Back up off this! It's mine!!"
"Back up off this! It's mine!!"
IN Vegas....
The whole point of this trip was for Shane to take his test to get into the LVMPD Academy. We stayed at a hotel Monday night because his testing started at 8am on Tuesday and would last all day... literally. Our check out was at noon so me and Chloe had some time to kill! I went and visited my friend, Caitlin, in Henderson but Shane needed me to bring him food and some other stuff so that visit was short :( Anyway, below are just some pics from that 2-day trip.
Chloe had some ice-cream at the buffet... bad mommy, I know...
She loves to cheese it in pictures now. I don't know why, but I love it! She also really makes herself comfortable in her seat. She's always got a leg over the side.
We had to kill A LOT of time (but not enough to actually go anywhere) while Shane's last test was going on. I found a park on the GPS and we went! Chloe had some dinner and sat in the swing - which she did not like.
After it got too chilly, we just found a spot in the back of the parking lot and hung out - for like and hour.... I just put Chloe in the passenger seat and let her play with her toy. She obviously enjoyed herself.
Well, Shane passed all of his pre-testing and was scheduled for an interview! I went in with him. He hates pictures, but it's like the first day of school! You have to document it :) I cruised around the Ross while he was at the interview. When that got old, we just sat in the car! This was, however, a MUCH shorter wait than the day before - just an hour total!
She always end up crossing her feet... Just a little lady, I guess!
Chloe had some ice-cream at the buffet... bad mommy, I know...
She loves to cheese it in pictures now. I don't know why, but I love it! She also really makes herself comfortable in her seat. She's always got a leg over the side.
We had to kill A LOT of time (but not enough to actually go anywhere) while Shane's last test was going on. I found a park on the GPS and we went! Chloe had some dinner and sat in the swing - which she did not like. 
After it got too chilly, we just found a spot in the back of the parking lot and hung out - for like and hour.... I just put Chloe in the passenger seat and let her play with her toy. She obviously enjoyed herself.
Well, Shane passed all of his pre-testing and was scheduled for an interview! I went in with him. He hates pictures, but it's like the first day of school! You have to document it :) I cruised around the Ross while he was at the interview. When that got old, we just sat in the car! This was, however, a MUCH shorter wait than the day before - just an hour total!
She always end up crossing her feet... Just a little lady, I guess!Hoover Dam!
While we were in NV this week, we went to the Hoover Dam. I lived so close for 5 years, but I never really saw it.... It's really cool! They are building a suspension bridge over the river so we got to see some of that happening. Anyway, here are some pics from that day!
Here is Chloe just waiting for us to leave.....
I just bought these sunglasses and I thought they would be cute on Chloe... I was so right :)Feb 2, 2009
KiSsEs!!
Chloe has been giving kisses a lot lately. They are little fish kisses, but so cute. When she actually gives kisses though, they are quite.... slobbery. She goes in, open mouth, tongue out! It's really cute!
So I thought I'd better post something nice after that last blog... So here is my update :) This is Chloe... She is getting so big!! I love it!
Daddy and Chloe at the Superbowl Party... I am sure that face means "People actually watch this stuff?!"
In her "big girl" car seat! She likes it and now Mommy and Daddy can see her!!
And FINALLY!!!! TWO TEETH!!! That's right, two! You can see both little beauties below. She has done really well - I think anyway. I hear these horror stories of babies who just cry all night and run fevers and all that. She has stirred some nights, but I have never gotten up. We've given her Tylenol maybe a handful of times. If she's anything like me though, it's probably not doing anything for her. She's just a tough little thing :)
Daddy and Chloe at the Superbowl Party... I am sure that face means "People actually watch this stuff?!"
In her "big girl" car seat! She likes it and now Mommy and Daddy can see her!!
And FINALLY!!!! TWO TEETH!!! That's right, two! You can see both little beauties below. She has done really well - I think anyway. I hear these horror stories of babies who just cry all night and run fevers and all that. She has stirred some nights, but I have never gotten up. We've given her Tylenol maybe a handful of times. If she's anything like me though, it's probably not doing anything for her. She's just a tough little thing :)
Jan 27, 2009
Updates.... No pics...
Well, not a whole lot has actually been happening lately. A lot of planning though! So all of the below is an update/vent....
Chloe is getting teeth finally :) Her bottom, left tooth is actually through and I think the other is coming in too. She pulls herself up a lot, and has apparently climbed a step. I wish I could have seen it, but that is one of the lovely consequences of working. I will miss a lot of firsts :( But Chloe is growing so fast. Not as fast as some other babies I know of, but I look at it like this: she is getting more developmental time than them!! :) She's 10 months now and just so much fun. She has the happiest little laugh that you can't help but laugh at yourself, and cruises all over the place!! But you will never hear me complain about chasing after her. I wish I had 10 little ones to chase after!!! I'm not going to lie - I have never seen a more happy, more adorable baby.... She's still bald, but her little blond hairs are coming in and with any luck, it will be curly like mine was!
Shane is working for my brothers' framing company. We are so indebted to them. Carpet has been painfully slow and just not reliable anymore. Here is where our planning comes in! When we were in Logandale, my brother, Nathan, (who is LVMPD) started talking about it in casual conversation. Shane and I have always talked about him [Shane] being a police officer but Utah cops are jokes... No offense to anyone who is one - but they just don't get enough compensation for what they do! But when Nathan started telling us about it, and when we looked at what he has, it got us thinking. He is able to solely support his family and they seem quite comfy ;) We have wanted to get out of Utah County since before we were married; it was just a matter of "How?!"
Anyway, we thought about it for a couple of weeks and decided that it would be a good move. So on Feb 10, Shane will test to join the police academy. That is just the first step! He has to get into the Academy then get through it! The Academy is 6 months long, not to mention the 4-6 months we have to wait to even find out if he gets in.... I know he can do it, but anytime something is not a sure thing, it's nerve wracking! It is all such a long process and I really don't have the patience, but it will be worth it in the end. Things never work out as planned so it makes me really anxious and nervous and everything else all at once!! If it does go as planned, I will stay here while Shane is in the Academy so we can save save save!!! I will of course be visiting as often as I can, but things are just up in the air right now! Regardless, I want to make sure I am moved by Christmas; we will not be living in separate states for Christmas.
As for me, I have been in a funk lately. Not depressed... just kind of... nothing. I hate going to work every day. My job is bearable, but it's just that. It is boring and a waste of my time. I am grateful to have a job right now, but I would rather be the one raising my baby. It's heartbreaking, but I have to do it! I am up at 4AM every day because I work at 6AM. Shane doesn't get home until 6:30PM and goes to the gym some nights and I try to be in bed by 9:30. It's just a mindless routine now and I hate it! I love routine, but not this one.
I just envy those women who get to stay home. I'm not going to lie or sugar coat it - NOTHING makes me more mad than when I hear them say things about wanting to get out of the house and leave the kids behind with daddy or a sitter or whatever. Or the women who would be able to stay at home, but CHOOSE to work?!? Don't even get me started. I might feel differently if I stayed at home - but I don't. Those mom's just don't realize how great they have it.
Now I'm sure it sounds like I don't appreciate what I have and the work that Shane does. That is so not true. He can't help the situation we're in. If he had gone to school, then we'd be paying off student loans right now and I'd still have to be working. It is what it is right now. But enough of that ranting!
Anyway, so that is our future plan - to move to Vegas and never move back to Utah County! No more stupid snow storms and stupid college kids crossing the streets with those stupid orange flags! AND NO MORE STUPID UTAH DRIVERS!!!!! Regardless of when we move, we HAVE TO SELL OUR STUPID HOUSE!!!! I don't mean to call it stupid, but it is the dark cloud over our heads right now. I am to the point of standing on the street corner, handing out flyers. (or giving a Finder's Fee to anyone that helps sell my house!!!) UGH....
Sorry for all of that. As a disclaimer though, I love my husband. He is SO talented - so much so that he doesn't even realize it. I always tell him that I actually married him because he is so handy :) He is such a sweet daddy and every time he walks in the room, Chloe goes CRAZY! I know that this move will be good for us. And I am sorry for anyone that just read that whole thing... Not a pleasant post, but it felt good to get it out!!!
Chloe is getting teeth finally :) Her bottom, left tooth is actually through and I think the other is coming in too. She pulls herself up a lot, and has apparently climbed a step. I wish I could have seen it, but that is one of the lovely consequences of working. I will miss a lot of firsts :( But Chloe is growing so fast. Not as fast as some other babies I know of, but I look at it like this: she is getting more developmental time than them!! :) She's 10 months now and just so much fun. She has the happiest little laugh that you can't help but laugh at yourself, and cruises all over the place!! But you will never hear me complain about chasing after her. I wish I had 10 little ones to chase after!!! I'm not going to lie - I have never seen a more happy, more adorable baby.... She's still bald, but her little blond hairs are coming in and with any luck, it will be curly like mine was!
Shane is working for my brothers' framing company. We are so indebted to them. Carpet has been painfully slow and just not reliable anymore. Here is where our planning comes in! When we were in Logandale, my brother, Nathan, (who is LVMPD) started talking about it in casual conversation. Shane and I have always talked about him [Shane] being a police officer but Utah cops are jokes... No offense to anyone who is one - but they just don't get enough compensation for what they do! But when Nathan started telling us about it, and when we looked at what he has, it got us thinking. He is able to solely support his family and they seem quite comfy ;) We have wanted to get out of Utah County since before we were married; it was just a matter of "How?!"
Anyway, we thought about it for a couple of weeks and decided that it would be a good move. So on Feb 10, Shane will test to join the police academy. That is just the first step! He has to get into the Academy then get through it! The Academy is 6 months long, not to mention the 4-6 months we have to wait to even find out if he gets in.... I know he can do it, but anytime something is not a sure thing, it's nerve wracking! It is all such a long process and I really don't have the patience, but it will be worth it in the end. Things never work out as planned so it makes me really anxious and nervous and everything else all at once!! If it does go as planned, I will stay here while Shane is in the Academy so we can save save save!!! I will of course be visiting as often as I can, but things are just up in the air right now! Regardless, I want to make sure I am moved by Christmas; we will not be living in separate states for Christmas.
As for me, I have been in a funk lately. Not depressed... just kind of... nothing. I hate going to work every day. My job is bearable, but it's just that. It is boring and a waste of my time. I am grateful to have a job right now, but I would rather be the one raising my baby. It's heartbreaking, but I have to do it! I am up at 4AM every day because I work at 6AM. Shane doesn't get home until 6:30PM and goes to the gym some nights and I try to be in bed by 9:30. It's just a mindless routine now and I hate it! I love routine, but not this one.
I just envy those women who get to stay home. I'm not going to lie or sugar coat it - NOTHING makes me more mad than when I hear them say things about wanting to get out of the house and leave the kids behind with daddy or a sitter or whatever. Or the women who would be able to stay at home, but CHOOSE to work?!? Don't even get me started. I might feel differently if I stayed at home - but I don't. Those mom's just don't realize how great they have it.
Now I'm sure it sounds like I don't appreciate what I have and the work that Shane does. That is so not true. He can't help the situation we're in. If he had gone to school, then we'd be paying off student loans right now and I'd still have to be working. It is what it is right now. But enough of that ranting!
Anyway, so that is our future plan - to move to Vegas and never move back to Utah County! No more stupid snow storms and stupid college kids crossing the streets with those stupid orange flags! AND NO MORE STUPID UTAH DRIVERS!!!!! Regardless of when we move, we HAVE TO SELL OUR STUPID HOUSE!!!! I don't mean to call it stupid, but it is the dark cloud over our heads right now. I am to the point of standing on the street corner, handing out flyers. (or giving a Finder's Fee to anyone that helps sell my house!!!) UGH....
Sorry for all of that. As a disclaimer though, I love my husband. He is SO talented - so much so that he doesn't even realize it. I always tell him that I actually married him because he is so handy :) He is such a sweet daddy and every time he walks in the room, Chloe goes CRAZY! I know that this move will be good for us. And I am sorry for anyone that just read that whole thing... Not a pleasant post, but it felt good to get it out!!!
Jan 20, 2009
FOR SALE!!!
Most of you know that we are trying to sell our house, but now it has become pretty imperative that it sells sooner rather than later. SO - if you know anyone who is looking to buy, tell them about this gem ;) We have really loved living there, but we're most likely moving this year sometime. If you know college students who want to rent it (between $300 and $400/person) then that would work too!!
I'm really serious here - it's gotta go!! Great for newlyweds, young families, or older folks! Fenced in backyard with a deck, dog run, and fully landscaped. (I sound like a TV ad or something)
Anyway, if you know anyone who is looking, please tell them about it. We live in Springville and it is SO much better than living in Orem or Provo (I have lived in both so I can say that). I've put a link from utahhomes.com on the side of my blog so it's always there for anyone who wants to see it :)
I'm really serious here - it's gotta go!! Great for newlyweds, young families, or older folks! Fenced in backyard with a deck, dog run, and fully landscaped. (I sound like a TV ad or something)
Anyway, if you know anyone who is looking, please tell them about it. We live in Springville and it is SO much better than living in Orem or Provo (I have lived in both so I can say that). I've put a link from utahhomes.com on the side of my blog so it's always there for anyone who wants to see it :)
Jan 8, 2009
50 Random Questions (TAG)
(I stole another one.....)1. Do you like blue cheese? No - it stinks so bad and I'm not really a big fan of cheese in general.
2. Have you ever smoked? No
3. Do you own a gun? Shane does... and what's his is mine :)
4. What flavor do you add to your drink at Sonic? I just get Cherry Limeade. That's WHY I go TO Sonic.
5. Do you get nervous before doctor appointments? No, I get excited!!
6. What do you think of hot dogs? Love em
7. Favorite Christmas movie? Little Women - even though I didn't get to watch it this year...
8. What do you prefer to drink in the morning? I don't really have time to eat or drink anything in the morning. I'm usually rushing out at 5:30 AM... But if I have time I'll get a Monster.
9. Can you do push-ups? Push-upS? No... Push-UP (singular) sure!
10. Age? 22
11. What's your favorite piece of jewelry? My wedding ring, b/c it truly is one of a kind!
12. Favorite hobby? Uh............... I don't have time for hobbies.
13. Favorite Actor? Don't have a fave. There are lots of talented ones...
14. Do you have A.D.D.? No
15. What's one trait you hate about yourself? ONE?! Yeah right... But mostly my weight right now.
16. Middle name? Bradford - Maiden name.
17. Name 3 thoughts at this exact moment? It's too early to have been up for 3 hours already; I'm tired; I am so sick of stupid people who think it's MY fault they don't know how to log on to a website (I hate my job...)!
18. Name 3 things you bought yesterday/today? Yesterday: Uh... I bought a pair of clearanced shorts for Chloe. Today: A bottle of OJ and a bottle of water.
19. 3 drinks you regularly drink? Water, Monster.... and..... Kool-aid
20. 3 Current worries? Never selling my house; having to work forever; being in debt forever
21. Current Love right now? Uh...... Sleep - we've been having an affair for YEARS! shh... don't tell.
22. Favorite place to be? Home.
23. How did you ring in the New Year? Slept.
24. Where would you like to go? Somewhere, ANYWHERE else. I just love traveling.
25. Name three people who will complete this? ?, ?, and..... ?
26. Do you own slippers? Lots, but I wear them out too fast. I need some nice ones with actual soles.
27. What shirt are you wearing? A blue one.
28. Do you like sleeping on satin sheets? Well, I have never done so, but I have a satin robe that is nice...
29. Can you whistle? Yes.
30. Favorite color? I like all the pretty ones.
31. Would you be a pirate? Doubtful.
32. What songs do you sing in the shower? Where the Boys Are by Connie Francis.
33. Favorite girl's name? Chloe, Bridgette, um, I don't know. I like classic NORMAL names that not everyone else has.
34. Favorite boy's name? I always liked Ethan, but Shane doesn't. I like Jason, Blake, Michael... NORMAL ones.
35. What is in your pocket? Bobby-pins
36. Last thing that made you laugh? Steffanie being Steffanie
37. Best bed sheets as a child? The ones that kept me warm.
38. Worst injury you've ever had? My mom ran over my foot with a full grocery cart at Sam's club. It was my fault, but I don't really get injured. It got swollen. That's it.
39. Do you love where you live? I LIKE it alright. But I don't know where I would love yet.
40. How many TVs do you have in your house? 2?
41. Who is your loudest friend? Steffanie, but she's funny!
42. How many dogs do you have? 2; I have one cat too.
43. Does someone have a crush on you? Doubtful
44. What is your favorite book(S)? ????
45. Where were you born? Baton Rouge, LA
46. What is your favorite candy? Whatever I happen to be in the mood for, Mike & Ikes are great though!
47. Favorite Sports Team? Don't do sports....
48. What songs do you want played at your funeral? Nearer My God to Thee
49. What are you doing at 12 A.M.? Sleeping.
50. What was the first thing you thought of when you woke up? "My left nostril is closed off. Great...."
Jan 7, 2009
First Born
(I stole this - any excuse to talk about Chloe :) )
1. Were you married at the time? Yes
2. What were your reactions when you found out you were pregnant? It was pretty surreal. It didn't sink in for a while. I was ecstatic though.
3. How old were you? 21
4. How did you find out you were pregnant? Some generic cheap test...
5. Who did you tell first? Shane - I wanted to do it in some clever way, but he was the one who told me to take the test so I couldn't very well hide it after that!
6. Did you want to find out the sex? Of course! I had the chance to find out early, but Shane wasn't there so I waited.
7. What was your due date? March 20
8. Did you deliver early or late? 2 days early - scheduled
9. Did you have morning sickness? I was nauseous a little for like 2 weeks, but I never threw up or anything.
10. What did you crave? If I had any weird cravings, I couldn't tell you - I always have weird cravings...
11. Who irritated you the most? Uh..... no one out of the ordinary...
11. Who irritated you the most? Uh..... no one out of the ordinary...
12. What was your first child's sex? Girl
13. How many pounds did you gain throughout your pregnancy? Something like 30 - I blew up (in my mind). But, it was all water weight :) Too bad I was chunky before I got pregnant!!
14. Did you have any complications during your pregnancy? No
15. Where did you give birth? I can't remember the name - the one in Provo... Utah Valley Regional or something like that.
16. How many hours were you in labor? A BIG FAT ZERO!!!!
17. Who drove you to the hospital? Shane
18. Who was in the delivery room? Just Shane and like 7 dr's and nurses.
19. natural or c-section? C-Section - she was breech.
20. Did you take medicine to ease the pain? Just the epidural for the c-sec. They gave me some Percocet...but I didn't use any. I really didn't have any pain.
21. How much did your child weigh? 7 lbs 8 oz
22. What did you name him/her? Chloe Peavler
23. How old is your first born today? 9 1/2 months
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