Thursday, December 25, 2008
Merry Christmas!
We've had a great Christmas today, as well. It sure has been busy, but we've enjoyed ourselves. Kris and Lindsay have been visiting, so that's been nice. They're only about five weeks (maybe 6) from becoming parents, so that's pretty exciting. We're so excited for the kids to meet their cousin Adelaide. This has been a great year for Jackson as he's really been able to understand things this year. I couldn't hardly get anything wrapped beforehand because he was always wanting to give me a hand. He got a great tool set so he can help his daddy fix things around the house. Audrey was with her mom most of the day today, but she did get to come over for a few hours and get her presents. She has a birthday coming up next week. She turns 6 on Tuesday...I can't hardly believe it. Layla had a good Christmas, as well. She got mostly clothes, but she was cool with that.
Things are going well with Al and I. We're coming up on our third wedding anniversary next month, so that is pretty great. Erica has moved in with us. That's been pretty fun. The kids really love it. She's been babysitting them and they absolutely love it. She's an awesome aunt and they love her to death.
Other than that, things are pretty much the same. I think I'll leave this post at that because I'm absolutely exhausted...thus explaining why this post is somewhat incoherent. Love and miss everyone, check out the pics below!
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Good grief...I need a nap!
So, in my last post, I spoke too soon when I said that we had eradicated the sickness from the Armstrong home. Two weeks ago, I came down with the flu and it was horrible. I think the only thing left from that is a perpetually stuffy nose. Jackson had another fever last week, but it went away after one day. So weird. Maybe he's getting his two year molars. In any case, he has an appointment to see the Ear Nose and Throat doctor that did Audrey's tonsillectomy (sp?) in mid December. We'll get to the bottom of this fever thing if it kills us. Poor little dude.
Anyway, we all seem to be well now, knock on wood. We've had a few crazy weekends! Last weekend, we were in Provo for the BYU/UNLV game. The game was alright, but you all know me...I could really care less. We did a lot of shopping and saw Kris and Lindsay. She's getting the cutest little tummy...can't wait for February when little Adelaide gets here for her cousins to play with. So, we had a fantastic time. It was so much fun to get out of town for a little while and sleep in a hotel (my absolute favorite) even if we were rudely awakened on Friday night due to some high school debauchery (thanks, Ryan. Go take a nap so you're not too tired to drive across town later. Just kiddin' bro. Love ya!). Not even Jackson yacking just before Delta could put much of a damper on the weekend.
On Sunday, October 26th, Jackson turned 2. I was feeling sentimental and wrote a note on my facebook page, if you'd like to check that out. For now, I'll just say that I can't believe our little guy is two years old. He's such an awesome kid. He makes our lives so happy and we don't know what we'd do without him.
So, this last week was crazy too. Work, kids, household chores...eek! Thursday, I drove to Alamo to pick up Audrey. We were all supposed to go as a family but Albie had to work unexpectedly. So, mom and dad took the little ones and I hit the road after work. We had such a good drive. It was so nice to have that whole drive together, just to talk and hang out.
Friday was Halloween! And I must say, we had pretty much the cutest fairy, monkey and bumble bee in town! We went to the carnival and then Trick-or-Treating. The kids had such an awesome time and made quite the haul with all their candy.
Last night, we had Jackson's party and all I can say is, I wish I had bought stock in Tonka beforehand. I think he got ten different trucks. And books about trucks. And puzzles about trucks. This kid does love trucks. We had such a great time, surrounded by family and friends.
So, all in all, we're doing really well. The kids have done really well this weekend together. They sure are cute. I wish I could just tape record the conversations Audrey and Jackson have. Too cute. And miss Layla is cuter than ever. Just when I think she's just as absolutely as cute as she can get, she gets even cuter. Al has been doing well. He finished our wood stove and it looks awesome!!! And it's very toasty as well. And has saved us a fortune already in heating oil. I'm doing well, also. Just hanging out with kids today...my very favorite thing. Oh, and making beef stroganoff for sixty people. That's been fun. Everybody take care! Love ya!
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Crazy days of Fall
I guess I should be doing some cleaning rather than updating the blog, but I suppose the toilet can wait 20 minutes to be scrubbed. I vowed I'd take today to catch up with some chores that have been neglected, but it's been nice to have just kind of a relaxing day as well.
Isn't the look they both have on their faces the most hilarious thing? Hehe!
Little Layla, sitting in her Bumbo. Jay supplied the toys.
And more toys.
She's saying, "Seriously dude, do you really think I want all of your crap piled on me?"
Jackson never misses a chance to act like a ham!
Mamma's smiling sweetheart.
Sunday, September 21, 2008
I think one of the major reasons for the Colorado trip was to get Layla a Bronco's outfit. Haha...just kidding. Kind of.
Here they are last Sunday. All ready for the game!
I know this picture is blurry, but I just absolutely love it. She looks like such an angel.
Is that the funniest, "I just woke up, what the heck do you want?" look???
She always looks so frightened when I take pictures of him holding her. I think she's worried he's been talking to his uncle Kyle, getting tips on being a big brother!
Oh, I did forget to mention, we're having a family birthday dinner for Jackson on November 1. I know it's about a week late, but we wanted Audrey to be able to be there. It's nothing major, but we want all the family to know about it on the off chance some of you could make it. So, on Halloween, we'll take our little fairy, monkey and bumble bee Trick-or-Treating and then Saturday, we'll do dinner of Jackson's choosing (which will probably mean Hamburger Helper--or "Croni" as he calls it--he loves that stuff) and what I hope will be a dump-truck shaped cake...we'll see how far I can stretch my meager creativity. Have a great week, everybody!!!