The Danielson's

New Do

2012-01-24T11:22:00.001-08:00

Lyvi's been growing her hair out like "Rapunzel" for a while but changed her mind yesterday that she wanted short hair. She is thrilled because now her and Kenzie are "twins."

Cell phone Pictures

2012-01-19T19:45:00.001-08:00

1.Enjoying the leafs in the back yard 2.June and Bo. Bo is always right by June's side at all times When she naps he lays by her door and waits for her to wake 3. Playdate with Simeon 4. Bike riding 5.Dog sitting Roxy 6. Makes me happy to see them play together 7. shopping at the mall 8.I love the poses she comes up with 9. June loves to play "dressup" with big sister 10. Playing "dressup" with Bo. 11. Sick baby 12. Breathing treatments 13. Friends Birthday party

"Big School"

2012-01-05T18:15:00.000-08:00

Lyvi's been counting down the Sundays for weeks now. She is finally in (the words of Lyvi) " the Big School" at church, Primary that is. She's is thrilled! She was a tad bit sad that they didn't draw her name out of the "helping can" but there is always next week.

Christmas 2011

2011-12-26T19:39:00.000-08:00

We started our Christmas Eve with the Danielson's. Our Tradition is to eat lunch and then play Bingo. We look forward to it every year. Even the kids get to play and win prizes.

Bonnie made these adorable scarfs. I'm in love with them.

Christmas eve night we get together with my family. We have dinner, the nativity, hay ride/caroling, cousin gift exchange, and white elephant. Every year it gets better and better. *fun fact: anytime June hears music she'll start waving her hands like she is leading the music. She learned it from primary.

Nana with some of her Great Grandkids

Christmas morning Justin and I woke up at 7am. We were too excited to keep waiting so we woke up the girls at 7:30. Seriously, who sleeps in Christmas morning? Lyvi had forgotten that it was christmas until we told her Santa came. She leaped out of bed and dug right in to the gifts.

Christmas dresses. I loved having Christmas fall on a Sunday.

We had a wonderful Christmas! We hope our Family and Friends did too.

Zoo lights

2011-12-20T19:26:00.000-08:00

Monday night after searching for 15 minutes for a parking spot and then walking 1/2 mile to get in, we were finally able to enjoy the zoo lights with some of Justin's brothers and there families.

June was content with the view of the lights from her stroller.

The talking Giraffe. Lyvi wasn't amused by it.

Of course Lyvi wouldn't smile for me but for Bekah and Tyler she will.

After some convincing and paying 3 dollars each Justin and Bekah tried out the "Polar slide."

Definitely the highlight of my night.

15 months

2011-11-29T19:03:00.001-08:00

Her Likes (in no particular order): Shoes, Bo (the dog aka her partner in crime) Lyvi, Music, Dancing, Animals, people (anyone who is willing to hold her), babies, her blanket, climbing, eating EVERYTING in sight, will do anything for a laugh and then will continue to do it over and over.

Her Dislikes: Sitting still.

I really can't think of any dislike. The girl is always happy!

Gilbert Days

2011-11-22T19:01:00.000-08:00

Of course Gilbert days was Saturday and you know the Burr gang was there bright and early. I always feel terrible for the people who have to sit next to us. We get way to into, some of us (Justin) even end up losing our voices. Doesn't get much sweeter then this...Every year there is a basketball team that is in the parade. They have a basketball hoop on the back of their truck and they let people in the crowd try and shoot a basket from the crowd. Well the past 3 years Justin has tried and missed BUT this year he made it! I have no pictures of it but thank goodness my sister has it on video. He's only watched it 100 times.Also Justin got a picture with the "Suncity Poms". It was a big year for him!After the parade we always head over to my parents for Pizza and horse back riding. First time riding Snoopy. She loved it!And of course Lyvi did too.
Lyvi riding Sugar with the horse riding pro, Lexi. I love these girls

I'm not sure how next years Gilbert days will be able to top this year.

Best day ever

2011-11-08T19:56:00.000-08:00

Lyvi for weeks has been asking for "footie pajamas." While she was at school June and I picked some up at Costco. After picking Lyvi up from school we showed her what we picked up for her.

Lyvi: WOW! thanks mom!

Me: your welcome

(Couple minutes go by she then realized they weren't just pajamas they were "footie pajamas")

Lyvi: THIS IS THE BEST DAY EVER!

Halloween night

2011-11-08T19:38:00.001-08:00

We went trick or treat in Justin's parents neighborhood. June went trick or treating to one house, got her sucker and spent the rest of the night enjoying her sucker in the wagon.Lyvi went to 4-5 houses and then asked to go back to Grandma and Grandpa's. She was more into handing candy out to the trick or treaters, not all the trick or treaters, she left the scary costumes for Grandpa.

Trunk or Treat

2011-10-30T09:07:00.000-07:00

Best buddies Lyvi and Simeon. I love these two together. June bug was cruising all over
Tyler and Bekah had there annual halloween party so we were able to babysit Ruby. I thought my baby hunger was bad and then Ruby showed up in her costume and made it 10x worse!

The Girls

2011-10-25T21:28:00.000-07:00

My lovely sister-in-law Lauren took some adorable picture of the girls. I must share... I wish I could claim the baby but its actually Tyler and Bekah's baby Girl. But I mean seriously she would fit perfectly;)

Thanks again Lauren for being so patient. You did great!

Halloween Party

2011-10-15T19:51:00.001-07:00

Every year we look forward to the Ellsworth halloween party. Its a fun way for the cousins to show each other their costumes. This year Justin and I decided the night before to dress up as "The price is right" contestants. Alot of the adults dressed up which made it fun. Carly and Rush: Dog the bounty hunter & Beth
Courtney:"Flo" from the progressive commercial.
Mom: Gilbert day rodeo Queen
Jacob & Lexi: mario

Thanks Ellsworths! Job well done!

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At Last...

2011-10-05T20:45:00.001-07:00

At last we're able to play outside for more then 5 minutes. At last we're able to play ball and dig in the dirt.June has a new trick. She can stand on her own.She is so close to walking. She takes a few steps which makes her giggle with excitement and her legs then become noodles and she falls. We're hoping she's walking by Halloween.

Teeth cleaning

2011-09-28T19:59:00.001-07:00

Meet Ashley, she lives across the street from us. She is in Dental Hygiene school. Lyvi loves Ashley, so I knew her first teeth cleaning experience would go great. New "Belle" tooth brush, tooth paste and a prize out of the "treasure box", you could say we have a new fan of the Dentist.

Game Day

2011-09-17T20:37:00.000-07:00

Today was a BIG day for Justin. ASU and BYU had games today. Lyvi wasn't sure about wearing a boy shirt. I explained to her that I wear football shirts at times but she didnt care. Then I mentioned Aunt Bekah wears football shirts and now we are going on our second day wearing it. I'm pretty sure if it were up to Justin the girls would be sporting their team shirts everyday.

Meeting Ruby

2011-09-14T20:37:00.000-07:00

Tyler and Bekah were able to adopt the most adorable baby girl . This week we were finally able to meet little Ruby. We can't even explain how excited we are for them. It brings tears to my eyes to see how happy they are. Justin, Lyvi, and I fell in love with her. We kept taking turns holding her just to get a couple more minutes to cuddle her. Lyvi talks about ruby a lot. Every one of her babies are named ruby now and she asks to go to Bekah's house even more now. June seemed to love her too, but got a little jealous when Justin held her. She's a daddy's girl. We are thrilled to finally have a girl cousin on the Danielson side!!

Preschool

2011-09-09T20:44:00.001-07:00

Lyvi's first day of preschool was yesterday. Actually it was the second day. Lyvi spent her first day of school at the doctors office with a high fever. What she doesn't know wont hurt her. Her favorite part of school was eating cup cakes (it was a little boys birthday) and coloring.

One

2011-08-29T21:39:00.001-07:00

June bug turned one today!
We had my family over Sunday evening for ice cream sundays & cup cakes.

Cheese!

JUNE: Happy, sweet, loves her sister, DADDY'S GIRL, LOVES FOOD, busy body.

We LOVE you like crazy sister!

Cabin 2011

2011-08-08T18:55:00.001-07:00

The 2011 Burr cabin trip started late Thursday night. We unpacked and went straight to bed. We all woke up bright and early. June spent lots of time in her swing with her best cousin Peyton who also brought up her swing.This is what Lyvi looked like within the first 10 minutes of being outside.Granna, Kenzie, and Lyvi playing "house"Lyvi loved helping Blake find bugs. Definitely not my child.June was happy during the day but at night her allergies and missing her bed didn't let her sleep much. which was not fun for the both of us. Weeks before the cabin trip my bro in law and my dad had a idea to build a new swing for the cabin. So the guys started on the swing Friday morning and finished Friday late afternoon.The guys had to run to Ace hardware they came back with a book of 200 tattoos. Friday night we played night games and tried to scare Jacob and his girlfriend Kierra. Next to my bro in law uncles cabin there is a old cabin that is super creepy. We dared to see if anyone would go pick up the glow stick and bring it back. My dad did it first so we made sure to give him a crown for it. Justin then one up'd the challenge and came running back to the cabin screaming with a jacket he found in the cabin. GROSS!These three boys then toured the cabin. Scary.Saturday morning after breakfast was the 5 mile race. Here are the racers (minus Gwen:)While waiting for the racers the little girls got make overs. Lyvi was in heavenRyan brought up a fun activity for the kids. They all loved it!Saturday night after dinner we did skits. June made sure to clap after each one.After the kids went to bed the adults played LCR, spoons, and Painted toes. Which then lead to painting the guys toes.Sunday morning June and I slept in since we didn't get much sleep. We wokem up and headed down the stairs for breakfast. I somehow missed a step and we fell about 5-6 steps. Thank goodness the way I landed i was able to protect June but I hurt my foot. I was in some mayor pain. I knew I broke it. Justin laid me on the couch. I laid there for about 5 minutes but I was ready to go to the hospital for the "good stuff" (DRUGS). Justin and I got in my dad's truck while my dad drove and we left for Show low hospital. They did x rays and sure enough I broke and chipped my fibula. We left the hospital 2 hours later(thank you Dad & Justin for waiting with me) went back to the cabin packed up and headed home.

(Mason had surgery on his foot weeks ago and now has to wear a boot. So I was pretty excited that him and I would be matching.) It was most definitely a cabin trip I won't soon forget. My bro-in-law promised me a bedroom down stairs next year.

Doodles

2011-07-31T21:22:00.001-07:00

Lyvi loves to color! Not in coloring books or lined paper. Her favorite is plain notebook paper. Her favorite thing to draw are people. I often find her on the couch watching a movie and doodling. I love it.On the left is a picture of our family and on the right is Justin and I.

Sunday pictures

2011-07-17T20:57:00.000-07:00

Sunday bath

Sunday best

June Bug and I missed out on church today. She wasn't feeling 100% but she did learn how to crawl.

Crawling at 10 1/2 months

Sunday dessert

10 months old!

2011-06-29T13:50:00.000-07:00

She's 10 months, this can't be true...Please excuse me while I go cry into my pillow now.

(I may or may not be baby hungry. I know I'm crazy but I miss holding a newborn)

Cousin sleepover

2011-06-26T09:34:00.000-07:00

Max and Gwen slept over Friday night. We went to Barro's pizza for dinner. After dinner we came home and opened up the slip n slide Justin got for fathers day. (that's right his father's day gift was a slip n slide. I think he said something like... It's the best gift he's ever received) We also filled up the play pool.

Baths & books

Saturday morning they played outside before it got into the triple digits. I like this picture of Gwen being so serious.

Playing in Lyvi's room and watching "Tangled". While Max and Justin played the Wii.

We had fun! Especially Lyvi!

Peter piper pizza

2011-06-15T20:21:00.000-07:00

Tuesday at Peter piper pizza the local firemen talked to the kids about pool safety. Each kid got a coloring book, hat, badge, a light up siren, 5 tokens, personal pizza and drink for 5 bucks.... yes please!

Lyvi & her BFF cousin KenzieBefore the Firemen left they let the kids walk through the fire truck. Lyvi was so excited telling all her cousins she was going to sit in the fire truck. Last minute she froze up and didn't want to go near the fire truck until one of the firemen asked her if she wanted to spray the water.

Best 5 buck I've ever spent. Stay tuned for next week. Its all about pirates! Lyvi can't wait.

Poor June

2011-06-10T21:10:00.001-07:00

She had to get blood drawn but took it like a champ!

Nine Months

2011-06-03T21:36:00.000-07:00

June turned 9 months. Here are a few things we want to remember about June: She LOVES to eat! I haven't found a jar of baby food she wont eat. She rolls but doesn't scoot but does get up on all fours. Enjoys bike rides. Loves baths. She can spend hours playing with Lyvi in her room.We can't imagine the last 9 months without June. She is such a joy to have around!

Hey Jude

2011-05-27T21:33:00.000-07:00

June's theme song is "Hey Jude" but we change "Jude" to "June". We've been singing it to her since birth. Anytime she cries Lyvi will start singing "Hey June." She's getting pretty good at it. Check it out...

Untitled from sarah danielson on Vimeo.

First swim

2011-05-25T21:07:00.000-07:00

June's first time swimmingLyvi's first swim of the season

Family pictures

2011-05-23T21:20:00.000-07:00

Here are just a few of my favorites...
*Special thanks to my dear friend Kendyl Hawkins for capturing such great pictures.

Bo

2011-05-19T20:07:00.000-07:00

Meet "Bo" our new puppy Lyvi is completely head over heels for him. She feels like he needs to be right by her side day and night. When we leave the house she cries and tells me "Bo's going to miss me so much!"June likes Bo when he can't reach her. She is the perfect chew toy for some reason. I believe she also likes him because Lyvi is so distracted by him that June doesn't seem to get tormented by Lyvi quite as much.

So far he's been at great puppy!

Dogsitting

2011-05-08T09:09:00.000-07:00

Our neighbors asked us to dog sit their dog "Baby" while they were out of town. We took her on walks daily, fed her, and taught her tricks... she probably all ready knew. We all fell in love with Baby even JUSTIN who dislike dogs, but I'm pretty sure I fell the hardest. She is the sweetest and the most well behaved dog I've seen. I miss not being able to bribe Lyvi through out the day that if she isn't being good, she wont be able to see baby. Taking her on walks and watching Justin run with her as fast as he can and have fellow dog walker's think he's lost control of his dog.

The Farm

2011-05-01T09:26:00.000-07:00

There is lady in Justin's mom's stake who invited us over to see her animals. Of course Lyvi was thrilled! Her favorite were the baby lambs, baby ducks, and baby chicks. June was content watching the animals behind the fence.

Easter

2011-04-27T20:08:00.001-07:00

Easter started bright and early thanks to Lyvi. She happened to find her Easter basket a couple of days early and has been begging for it since.June's first EasterEaster Sunday best

Jacob's home!

2011-04-21T21:11:00.000-07:00

After serving two years in Paraguay Jacob returned home April 15th. The nieces and nephews were at the edge of their seats waiting for uncle Jacob.

Home at lastFirst time meeting June. She loves him! Lyvi on the other hand was scared, didn't say one word to him. They now are best buddies. Showing off his custom made Paraguay suit

Welcome home Jake! We're happy to have you back!

Disneyland

2011-04-05T20:22:00.000-07:00

Justin, Lyvi and I celebrated her birthday in Disneyland. She loved the rides mostly Dumbo and the Tea cups.

All she really wanted to do was meet the princesses. There is a show where they teach the girls how to dance, wave and curtsy like a princess. At the very end Cinderella, snow white, and sleeping beauty come out and dance around the may pole.

The moment Lyvi has been waiting for...

She was in HEAVEN!

The next day we ate lunch at "Ariel's grotto" where all the princesses travel around the restaurant to take pictures and chat with each table. Here is Justin and Lyvi waiting for our table.

(Lyvi had her eye on sleeping beauty)

I never seen Lyvi hug anyone the way she was hugging the princesses. (note to self: buy myself a princess dress).

Buzz lightyear ride

Toy story ride

Waiting for the fireworks and the "world of color" show.

It was fun to spend time with just Lyvi but all 3 of us were dieing to get home to June Bug. *Special thanks to Bekah and Tyler & my Mom and Dad for taking such great care of June. We appreicate you guys!

3

2011-03-29T07:24:00.000-07:00

Today Lyvi turned 3 years old.

( she's pretty sassy these days)Here's a few things we would like to remember about Lyvi at age 3:

Favorite meal: Tilapia and broccoli

Favorite movie: Tangled and Snowwhite

Favorite animal: Dog ( she hates cats! if you tell her you' re going to buy her a cat she gets SUPER angry)

Best friend: Kenzie and Blake

She loves to dance

She is obsessed with all Disney Princess

She loves being a big sister

Recently she begs for me to put rollers in her hair after her bath

Happy Birthday Lyvi! We love you.

Side note: June is 7 mo. today. If you know Justin you know he LOVES BYU! He wants to name his first born son Jimmer very badly. That's not happening so he now calls June "Junner." Sorry June.

Saturday

2011-03-19T21:11:00.000-07:00

Saturday was spent outside for most of the day. Starting off with morning chores, letting the chickens out and gather eggs.Playing in the sprinkler...while sister watched.We then went over to my parents house to visit my Uncle and Aunt who were in town visiting from Kansas. We visited, ate lunch, and the kids enjoyed "snoopy rides".

Here are few pictures of some of the riders...

These girls are attached at the hip. (gotta love big brothers)Afternoon nap

My dad then hooked up the cart to Snoopy. The carrot was supposed to be for Snoopy but Lyvi had other plans...

It was a fun filled Saturday, by the end of the day Lyvi was asking to go to bed.

6 Months

2011-03-01T14:39:00.000-08:00

June had her 6 month check up today.
Weight: 16pounds 8oz

Height: 27 1/2

Here are some fun things we would like to remember about June at this age.

*She loves Lyvi like crazy and is constantly searching the room when she's not in sight

*She's rolled over once Justin, Lyvi and I saw it, we all screamed while jumping up and down. probably scared her so bad and now she's to scared to do it again.

*She prefers her swing over anyone else

*Loves to laugh and smile

*Hates to be on her tummy

* When Justin gets home from work she kicks and smiles until she gets his attention

We love our June bug

*In other news: Lyvi is on her second week of potty training. She still has accidents here and there but is still doing great.We are proud of her. (I'll be honest I'm more proud of myself for surviving the first week of potty training.) Here is Lyvi aka Sleeping beauty on her throne.It takes talent peeing in a dress. She's a natural.

Valentine's Day

2011-02-14T07:11:00.000-08:00

What we've been up to

2011-02-06T08:26:00.000-08:00

June turned 5 monthsCan't believe I'm posting a picture of June without a bow (I love the picture too much). I'm pretty strict when it comes to my babies wearing bows but something has happened where at times I get too lazy. The other day I had to run the store to grab something and I didn't put a bow on June. Lyvi was so disturbed that she kept telling me to go back home and get June's bow.

I've never been a fan of play-doh. It's messy, but when it keeps Lyvi busy for 3 hours straight it becomes my best friend.

I've caught Lyvi multiple times pretending she's "snowwhite" singing in the wishing well. Her imagination is something else.

We went to the Mesa youth museum with some friends

June & Peyton

2011-01-25T20:27:00.000-08:00

I hope they'll be the best of cousins, like their big sisters are... Congrats Courtney and Ryan! She's a doll.

Phx. Childrens Museum

2011-01-23T07:57:00.000-08:00

We're season pass holders to the Children's museum. Thanks to June's Christmas gift. She can't do much yet, so for now she loves laying in the bean bags while Lyvi runs wild. Last week we invited my mom to go with us. We loved having her join us, especially Lyvi.Here's my mom and Lyvi on the "climber" cooking their pizza
cashier LyviSoon as we walk in the door to museum Lyvi always heads straight to the station where you can paint a rock with water. She's always the only kid there. Most kids know there are more exciting things to do there:)So when I get bored of watching her paint rocks with water I mention the suction pipes...
works every time.

The suction pipes are her second favorite thing to do. You put a piece of cloth in the pipes, watch it travel through the pipes and catch it when it shoots out. repeat over and over.

Till next time.

4 months

2011-01-04T19:44:00.001-08:00

June had her 4mo. check up today. We found out she had a ear infection and didn't bother letting me know. She sleeps from 9pm to 8am and smiles constantly. How was I supposed to know. She is an easy baby. Justin often says our next baby will need to feed, burp and change its own diaper to be better then June Bug. This picture was taken after her three shots and an ear infection and still grinning away. After being in the nicu and being poked and also living with Lyvi her pain tollerance is pretty high.

Such a sweet heart

4months stats

Height: 25.5

Weight: 13 pounds 13 oz

New years eve

2011-01-02T18:27:00.000-08:00

The past couple of years we've had our friends over to bring in the new year. We order pizza, watched some modern family, played around the world ping pong, and of course lit some fireworks. It was freezing outside so we never got to play lattergolf or make smore's. We still had a fun time. Here are some pictures of New years eve night...

Justin and Jason

That would be Justin.... o heavens, that can't be safe.Intense game of around the world ping pong. Its a tradition to play every yearJustin, Jason, Kevin, & Jacob trying to spell out 2011. Some didn't understand the assignment Michelle, Heather and I. We had some sparklers left over so the next night we let Lyvi enjoy them. She loved it.

Happy new years!

Christmas eve & Christmas day

2010-12-26T18:29:00.000-08:00

Christmas eve started at the Danielson's. We ate lunch and played an intense game of bingo. I brought my camera but of course forgot to use it. Christmas eve night was at my sisters house. Which included dinner, singing happy birthday to my Mom, hayride with caroling, cousins gift exchange, and white elephant. My cousin Tracy's girls fell in love with Lyvi. I didn't see her the entire night. I'm sure she loved all the attention. What I would give for them to live near us, they would be perfect babysitters. Here is Nana and some of her great grand kidsBrooke and LyviFunniest white elephant gift I've seen. My cousin Charley sporting his new "briefcase"...He's a police officer and promised he would carry his gun in his "briefcase."

Christmas morning started a 7am.

Lyvi was so excited to finally get the princess cash register that her cousin Kenzie has.June would rather be in bed. We call her our teenager because she loves to sleep in.

Justin got some tools and a sweaterJustin surprised me with a "shark" he knows I've been dying for one.

The gals in their Christmas pajamasWe headed to my Parents house to talk to Jacob who's on his mission. It was so great to hear from him. I can't wait for him to get home in April!

Lyvi waiting out front for her cousinsShe got bored of waiting and went to the neighbors house to visit the dogsChristmas night we had dinner at the Danielson's and then opened presents.

Here's Grandpa and Lyvi in her new princess tent.

It was a wonderful Christmas!

Goodbye cast

2010-12-23T15:49:00.000-08:00

We said our goodbyes yesterday to Lyvi's cast. It was a long 3 weeks. She never once complained about it (me on the other hand...) She loved showing it off, pointing out other people with casts, and having people write on it.

Here she is before... It was so clean. It didn't look any thing like this when she had it removed.

Right after it was removed. Still a bit shakin up after the loud saw.

Her reward was chickfila. She loves their chicken nuggets and turning in her kids meal toy for ice cream.

PLEASE, no more broken bones.

Christmas Sunday

2010-12-21T19:32:00.000-08:00

Love this picture! She is too sweet.This would be her "sleeping beauty pose" Justins has been waiting for the day they could wear matching dresses for a LONG time.

28

2010-12-20T20:58:00.001-08:00

Justin turned 28 on Saturday. His birthday wish was to watch the BYU game in his new BYU shirt with no interruptions. So while the girls napped and I did some Christmas shopping, Justin watched his game in peace. That night our good friends the Bakers invited us over for dinner. I made his favorite Oreo cake. Lyvi picked out his shirt and kept it a secret (kind of).
We then walked "natal street" to admire the Christmas lights. I'm sure that was the last thing Justin wanted to do but he's a good sport and goes, with out complaining.
Preston, Lyvi and Hudson Lyvi & Deacon. Lyvi loves this boy. Lately every boy or girl who is younger then her she calls Deacon. She might have a small crush.

I hope Justin had a fabulous birthday because let me tell ya... He deserves it!!

Our Favorite things

2010-12-14T20:53:00.000-08:00

Recently Lyvi's favorite thing to eat are Orange slicesMine is a Freshly bathed baby...
Yum.

December news

2010-12-05T19:25:00.000-08:00

First things, first. June turned 3 monthsShe is still a perfect baby. Loves to eat and Sleep!

Saturday Justin's work had their Christmas party. This year it was held at a park where they had food, games, bounce houses, cotton candy, snow cones and more. Lyvi loved every minute of it.Its hard eating with your left hand when you are a "righty"Some of us had more fun... then others. Lyvi and her ballon animal. Too bad we waited longer in line then it lastedSaturday night we enjoyed the temple lights.

Lyvi's favorite part was baby Jesus.

I must include this last picture. I'm sad to see the day she grows out of this dress and shoes...

Broken arm

2010-11-30T19:28:00.000-08:00

Two weeks ago my sister Jenny invited my sisters and I over to let the cousins play. The kids were outside playing while the adults were inside finishing eating lunch. Next thing we know Lyvi comes into the house crying saying her right arm hurts. None of the kids saw what happened, we think she was trying to climb on the playground and slipped. We didn't think her arm was broke because she could still use it but favored her left arm more. It then bruised up pretty good and the only time it hurt was when someone touched it. Well we (meaning Justin) finally decided to take her in to see a doctor, sure enough she fractured both bones. I could NOT believe it. I've seen her support her body weight on it, color, play etc. She was so excited to get home and show me her sling which she loves, she calls it her purse and her stickers.The doctor told us to make sure to get her in the next day to get her hard cast. So Bonnie (J.'s Mom) Lyvi, June and I went to the doctor today. She was super nervous. Until the nurse gave Lyvi's doll a cast too. After she saw the doll's cast she was excited to pick the color of her cast.

She picked pink... of course. The nurse let her take home some extra bandages. She has already rapped up her babies and Justin's arm.

I know, I know "Mother of the year" right?

Pain is beauty

2010-11-23T08:35:00.000-08:00

June got her ears pierced yesterday. She cried with excitement...Here she is showing off her earrings.

Gilbert Days

2010-11-15T13:51:00.000-08:00

Last Saturday was the Gilbert Days Parade. It's pretty much a big deal to the Burr family. We go every year. While driving to the parade Justin told me he was to excited to sleep the night before. It was such a "proud wife moment." His goal every year is try to get as much free stuff as he can. Shirts, candy, balloons, coupons to restaurants etc. Lyvi of course loved every minute of it. I was a little disappointed in June who slept through the entire parade. Here are a few pictures.These two sat like this for most of the parade. They're best cousins!After the parade we went over to my parents house for pizza and Snoopy rides

June's Big Day

2010-11-10T14:04:00.000-08:00

Sunday November 7th was June blessing day. Justin gave such an amazing blessing. We are so blessed to have June in our family. She is by far the sweetest baby.

Thank you to my lovely Sis-in-law Bekah for taking our pictures. Also, thanks to all our family and friends who came to the blessing. We love you guys!

She's finally a pet owner

2010-11-03T14:19:00.000-07:00

Lyvi is a proud owner of two baby chicks. It took her awhile to name them. She went through some names such as: Papa, Max, and Grandma. Lyvi then decided she liked the names "Eight" and "Blondie". Eight and Blondie

don't ask who is who because no one knows.She's in love! She asks often if we can take them on a walk or if she can chase them like Granna's chickens. We're excited we are now "pets mart" shoppers and we can take or chicks shopping with us, of course after we purchase a purse to carry them in.

*Special thanks to Papa (my dad) for buying them for us.

Sad note: June had to get 3 shots yesterday.

2 months

Happy note: She slept all day and night. Literally.

Height: 24 1/4

Weight: 11 lbs 10 oz

Trunk or Treat

2010-11-01T21:17:00.000-07:00

Friday night Justin parents invited us to their "trunk or treat." Lyvi was a bit nervous with all the scary costumes, but she finally came around.These two always think of the most creative costumes. Tyler and Bekah as "publishers clearing house" Lyvi and Justin Chow down on a hot dogAll night Lyvi followed Tyler around wanting him to dance with her...and you can already tell June will be following in Lyvi's footsteps... He's such a pro when it comes to babies and Kids.

Saturday night we hung out with some of our good friends. Here is "officer Deacon" and "Snow white"

Halloween Party

2010-10-29T15:03:00.000-07:00

My Sis & Bro-in-law hosted a Halloween party. The kids were all so excited to show each other their costumes. Here is Lyvi, Mckenzie and Gwen Sis-in-law Karen dressed as a Brides maid. Isn't she gorgeous?!Getting ready for the costume contestBest costume winner is?... Mason. As some "Star wars" characterScariest costume winner goes to... my mom! To this day we still aren't sure what she came as. Lets just say we were all scared:) (forgot to get a picture of her and her prize)

After the contest there was a "cake walk"

Lyvi and her cup cake

Cami didn't want to dress up but she did enjoy wearing her big sisters witch hat Snow white and I
Here is my "manny" aka Ryan and June bug as a Flower"Mario" didn't want his picture taken so we had to go extreme measures... June and I

Bravo Ellsworths, bravo. Can't wait till next year!

Sleepover

2010-10-26T21:52:00.000-07:00

Lyvi absolutely loves Tyler and Bekah (aunt and uncle). They're always so sweet to her. They often invite her over for sleepovers.

Tyler and Bekah can not say no to this girl...If she ask for a fudgesicle for breakfast... a fudgesicle is what she's going to get:)

After seeing these pictures, I now know why she cries when she has to leave their house.

Check up

2010-10-25T13:55:00.000-07:00

I took June with me to my 6 week check up. Mostly because I wanted to get a picture of her and Dr. Bullaro.Lyvi stayed with Papa and Granna. She was super anxious to get to my parents house this morning because they have new baby chicks.

The Little Mermaid

2010-10-23T23:24:00.001-07:00

Today Lyvi, my mom, a couple sisters, nieces and nephew, and I went to Hale Theater to see "Little Mermaid". The little girls seemed to love it.During intermissionAfter the play some of the actors and actresses came out to take pictures

Here is Lyvi and the "wicked sea witch"Lyvi and Little Mermaid. Thanks for going with us Sisters and Mom. Also thanks for embarrassing me and making me go on stage to have everyone sing happy Birthday to me. awkward.

Copy Cat

2010-10-21T21:12:00.000-07:00

While i was putting June in the front pack to go on a walk Lyvi came running out of her room with her front pack on too. I will be honest I was a bit embarrassed so we just walk to the end of the street and back.... her and I with our front packs.

Also,

June is getting to big for Lyvi to hold so she likes for me to just lay June on her like so...

picking up on some bad habits ...

She loves to wear this hat around the house.

Love her...

2010-10-19T08:55:00.000-07:00

October News

2010-10-12T13:48:00.000-07:00

I've been a bit spoiled the past few nights thanks to this baby girl... The past 3 nights she has been sleeping from 10pm to 6:30am, wakes up to eat and goes back to bed till 9:30am. All I have to say is keep it up sis, Mama needs her beauty sleep.

Lyvi decided she wanted to be Snow White for Halloween. She loves to wear her costume where ever we go. So far she has worn it to Costco, the Library, Granna and Papa's house, Grandma and Grandpa's house, my sister's house, Walmart, and my nephews book sale at school. She wanted to wear it to church but that's where I draw the line.

Lets just say we are getting our money's worth.

1 month

2010-09-29T20:41:00.000-07:00

Aunt Jemima (we like to call her that when she wears her head band) turned one month today. She doesn't do much besides eat, sleep, and poop but boy is she fun to cuddle with...Its this gals favorite thing to do during the day. It's been impossible to keep her away from the baby while she is getting over a nasty head cold.

Cousins

2010-09-25T22:51:00.000-07:00

Here are some of the girl cousins finally meeting June.

BrookeCami LOVED her. As you can see...KenzieLyvi is always asking to hold June. Mostly when other people are holding her. So Cami took one for the team and let Lyvi hold her.I can't wait for these girls to grow up and be the best of friends.

other news:

I like this picture...

Today...

2010-09-19T08:36:00.000-07:00

Lil Sis is 3 weeks.

To celebrate we're going to venture out to Sacrament meeting. Wish us luck.

Side note:

We are in the middle of trying to potty train Lyvi. She HATES it. So we're putting it on hold for right now until she is ready BUT she has gone pee a couple of times in the toilet. The other day while visiting Justin's parents she pooped in their toilet. So she got to go to Walmart and pick out a toy. I guess she is following in her mothers foot steps. She picked out a hairstyling kit...

(our friends the Ferrins)

So if you come over to visit be ready for a makeover.

Holding June

2010-09-14T15:30:00.001-07:00

Here are a few family member visiting June in the hospital...

Justin's Dad & MomMy Mom Sis-in-law Karen (I'm hoping June makes her baby hunger... Baby girl needs friends)At home visitors

My Dad

Sis-in-law LaurenSis & Bro-in-law Bekah and Tyler. Lyvi loves these two. (It might be the cookies and ice cream they feed her for breakfast :)Last but not least Big sis

Home at last

2010-09-09T21:05:00.000-07:00

Saturday August 28th I went into the hospital to be induced a week early. I had a ultra sound a week before and the baby still hadn't dropped, and she was measuring pretty big so my doctor decided to induce. Things were going great... they gave me some drugs to get the slow process of induction started. On Sunday afternoon, I started feeling some major contractions. Thankfully I had already received my epidural hours earlier. At around 6:30 I finally felt like starting to push. Because I hadn't slept well the night before and hadn't eaten anything all day, I had NO energy. I pushed for an hour, but because June was posterior (upside down) she was not budging. I learned alot about this little girl's personality during this time. Because of how tired I was the doctor and nurse(DUDE) decided it would be best for me to take a break, and try to regain some energy and maybe a little composure. I rested for about an hour, if you can call that rest, and then decided to give it another shot. I was in quite a bit of pain and very tired again after another 45 minutes of pushing when the doctor decided that it would be a good idea to use a vacuum to help her come out. About 15 minutes later at 9:53pm our little June bug was born. She came out coughing (or so I am told) from swallowing amniotic fluid and blood and was rushed immediately to the NICU to get treated. I on the other hand, was so happy that she was FINALLY OUT! I didn't have much time to be relieved before I realized there were about 8 nurses and a doctor running around trying to stop me from continually bleeding. They were successful in the end, and I will leave out the gory details for the weak stomachs out there. I did end up receiving two blood transfusions for the blood I lost during the delivery. The next morning, I still could not get out of bed, but my focus definitely turned to my new little girl. She had been rushed to the NICU, and we had been told she would be ok. Justin went to visit her several times and would give me updates. At this point in time we were still not sure what was wrong with her. They knew she had swallowed some fluid so they immediately started her on antibiotics. Monday I could not do anything so I just stayed in bed. They moved me from the labor and delivery room to a postpartum room on Monday. Tuesday at about 1:15am a doctor came into our room. He was there to give us an update on June. He said that she had ruptured a lung that night. I was heavily medicated and Justin was asleep on the couch when he told us this and when Justin heard this he almost hit the ceiling. They said they would have to insert a tube through her ribs and into her lungs to release excess air. We both were a nervous wreck and said a prayer together that night, that little June would be ok. Tuesday morning I still wasn't feeling great so my doctor decided to give me my second blood transfusion. At this point June was still not doing great. She had the tube in her side until Thursday, and was receiving oxygen to help her breath. Justin and his Dad gave June and me a blessing on Tuesday morning. By Tuesday night I was feeling much better, and by Wednesday night I was kicked out... I mean asked to leave. I did not want to leave the hospital without my little girl. I was hoping to drag it out as long as possible so I would not have to leave June at the hospital by herself. This however did not work and as previously mentioned I got the boot on Wednesday night. Thursday morning they told us June either had pneumonia or a collapsed lung on the opposite side that they had not put the tube in to. They also told me that the tube must be very painful. I started crying when I heard this and felt so bad for my little girl who had just come into the world and was already experiencing this pain. June got her tube taken out of the other side later that morning. This was a HUGE landmark for us because this meant that we could finally hold her. I was the first to hold her and then Justin. It was so good to finally hold my sweet new little girl. She was so pretty, and I felt so bad that she was hooked up to so many wires and other tools that were making sure she was breathing well and everything else was ok but realized these were for her own good. I LOVED holding this little girl. She was so precious, and sweet and she never cried. She was definitely the most well behaved kid in the NICU. From the day she got her tube she got better and better everyday. We would go to see her as often as we could. This went on until Wednesday of the next week when we were finally able to bring her home. We feel so blessed that she is finally feeling better and love to have her at home. Lyvi is so cute with her and loves to hold her and help feed her. Today Lyvi woke up at 6am and went to look at June's crib to see if she was awake every ten minutes until she woke. It is great to have her home and we look forward to having her home for years to come..... well at most 18.....jk. Lyvi meeting her baby SisBaby girl was a bit Jaundice

First time holding June

Night time visits

Home coming!

We Love our baby girl!

Lyvi and Penny

2010-08-16T15:00:00.000-07:00

Lyvi often (everyday) asks to go to Granna and Papa's house. She loves to play in the backyard with Penny and the chickens. My parents tell me that Lyvi is one of the only Grand kids that Penny will walk up to and let Lyvi pet her. I'm convinced its because Penny knows Lyvi will always feed her. Lyvi feeding Penny carrots

This girl really needs a pet.

Swim party

2010-08-10T09:32:00.000-07:00

Cabin trip 2010

2010-08-04T09:17:00.000-07:00

Last weekend we headed to Heber for our annual Burr Family Reunion! When we first got there we took turns on tree swing. (my mom on the swing)Lyvi wanted nothing to do with the tree swing. She enjoyed picking flowers.

Brooke, Mckenzie, and Lyvi took turns giving make oversCamille was always content sitting in the swing. I would forget she was even there. It was then time for dinner, bath and bed time. After all the kids were in bed the adults played LCR, Mafia, and of course sat around and ate junk food. Saturday morning after breakfast we had our annual 5k run. Here is everyone who ran/walked in the race.Here is Justin warming up for the race.

Warning!!! The next few pictures are graphic. You just might want to look away...Before the race

Finish line I'm not sure why he even wore shorts.

Lyvi loves bike rides. She felt like she needed to be on every bike ride. We packed Kenzie, Gwen and Lyvi in the trailer. They came back looking like this. My brother said not one of them made a peep.
Karen, Lyvi and Gwen. We all call Gwen "Sweet Baby" my brother gave her the nick name the day she was born. Lyvi can't say Gwen so Lyvi calls her Sweet baby. She recently has been calling Karen (Gwen's Mom) "Sweet mommy". She often asks me " Where's Sweet mommy?" Here are the three of them working on the craft Karen brought for the girls.

Lyvi taking care of Gwen's baby while she was away.Saturday night we played night games after the kids went to bed. Sunday Karen french braided Brooke, Kenzie and Lyvi's hair.

Here are a few of the girl cousins

We all had so much fun and look forward to next year!

The Mustache/Unibrow

2010-07-20T21:57:00.000-07:00

Justin ate lunch at "Filiberto's" today. He made sure to bring home a mustache from the 25cent machine. After convincing Lyvi it was fun to wear, we finally got a picture without her screaming.It also can be worn as a unibrow The best 25 cent he's spent.

July 4th

2010-07-05T09:39:00.000-07:00

We showed up at my parents 4th of July bbq not knowing Lyvi's BFF cousin Kenzie would be matching. We had lots of fun eating, swinging, chasing penny (Papa's pig), looking for Granna's chickens eggs, and my personal favorite eating my Dad's homemade strawberry ice cream. yum.
I'm not the only one who enjoyed the food and ice cream ...
We then drove to watch fireworks.
Here is Lyvi and Blake watching fireworks. Happy 4th.

Baseball Game

2010-06-22T19:22:00.000-07:00

Justin was given tickets to last nights Diamondback's game. They played the New York Yankee's. We found out last night during the game that Lyvi is a Yankee's Fan. Justin asked her over and over who she wanted to win, she kept cheering "Yankee... Yankee...Yankee!'' Wasn't one of Justin's proudest moment. We had fun chowing down on peanuts and other treats but left early. Maybe next game they'll turn on the A/C and not the heater.

* other pictures*

Enjoying the kids area at Ikea

I walked into the family room the other day to this... She loves books! and her hat.

Swimming lessons

2010-06-11T19:12:00.000-07:00

Lyvi had her first week of swimming lessons.

Learning to "Monkey walk"Floating on her backShe did so well her first week of swimming lessons, we surprised her with a Sleeping Beauty costume. She LOVES (understatement) Sleeping Beauty!

San Diego

2010-05-23T17:58:00.000-07:00

Wednesday night Justin, Lyvi, and I drove to San Diego, Ca. for an early summer vacation. I am so happy we went when we did. The weather was perfect, not too many people, and I'm not yet in that miserable stage of being prego. We started our vacation Thursday at Sea World. Lyvi loved every minute of it.

Lyvi giving shamu a high 5Petting the sting raysFeeding the Sea LionsPetting the Star FishWaiting for the shamu show to start

(Lyvi's hair and the humity didn't get along)Sea World has a huge "Elmo's world". It has a huge jungle gym, a couple of rides, a splash pad, baby and toddler area, and much more.

Justin looking a little sick (he doesn't do good with rides that go in circles) Lyvi on the other hand loving it.Waiting for the 4-D Elmo movie to startLyvi's highlights at Sea world: Petting the sting rays, Elmo's world, Shamu Splashing people during the Shamu show, and the "Pets Rule show"

Justin's highlights: feeding the Sea Lions, Shamu show, and watching people pay to spray people on the "raft water ride"

Sarah's Highlights: also watching people get sprayed, petting the sting rays, watching the"Pets Rule" and Sea Lion show.

Saturday we went to the Wild Life Zoo. It was fun but alot of walking so thank goodness they had a safari tour ride that showed you some of the different animals.

Thursday evening before eating dinner we played and walked on the beach.

We ate at Joe's Crab Shack, Justin ordered lobster so the wastress put this bib on him.

Saturday we went to the San Diego Swap meet, played at the beach and, did some more shopping. Lyvi picked out these sunglasses at the swap meet.

Justin made fun of me, calling me "Dennis Danielson" (which is a complement) for making a list to make sure I didn't forget anything while packing. Well... well... well... Guess who forgot swim shorts and a hat... Justin! We had to stop and buy him a hat so his head wouldn't get anymore sun burned. I'm sure next trip he'll make a list.

It was hard to leave but we're happy to be home.

Lyvi & Gwen

2010-05-17T14:43:00.000-07:00

One minute these two gals can be the best of friends, and then next minute they are yelling at eachother.Lyvi & Gwen both wanted in the pool today. Nether Karen or I wanted to get in so Karen blew up some baby swim toys. Thank goodness because they both weren't going to stay on the step much longer.

Swim season has begun

2010-05-09T20:21:00.000-07:00

Saturday Justin and Lyvi went swimming, I sat on the deck and watched. It's still way too cold for me. At first Lyvi was a little nervous to leave the first step but she soon warmed up and was jumping off the deck to Justin, going down the kiddie slide, and practicing her big arms and kicks. I have a feeling being prego and always being hot there will be many more swim days. (side note: Bonnie has a funny video of Justin being over protective:) check it out if you would like (click on Bonnie and Dennis) . It makes me laugh.

Chase & Lauren's Wedding

2010-04-26T16:49:00.000-07:00

Justin's younger brother Chase and his new wife Lauren, were married in Mesa Az. Temple Friday April 23rd. It was such a perfect day!Danielson crewBrothers

Justin, Tyler, Chase & ToddThey love their "Cookie" aka mom.Later that night was there reception. Lyvi danced the entire night. She sure did entertain the people waiting in the "reception line."Lyvi and her cousin NathanGrandma and Grandpa DDanielson grandkids

Saturday we watched my niece Mckenzie while, my Bro-in-law & Sis went out of town. Lyvi and Kenzie love playing with each other. Lyvi wanted to be just like Kenzie the entire weekend. Riding the train at the train park. All ready for church. Lyvi wanted to wear her Tutu like Kenzie and of course "pig tails."Sunday we had dinner at Justin's parents house since his grandparents were still in town. They recently had some work done to the back yard. So we spent the night outside letting the grandkids and of course the brothers enjoy the new grass and putting green. Lyvi and Grandma roasting marshmellos It was such a BUSY weekend but was so worth it. We had lots of fun spending time with our family.

Yard Work

2010-04-11T14:49:00.000-07:00

Yesterday while Justin and I were pulling weeds, Lyvi was entertained with the hose and watering the plants.

I wish her swim suit came in my size but lets be honest no swim suit is going to look good on me this summer thanks to my baby belly.

check-up

2010-04-06T20:41:00.000-07:00

Lyvi had her 2 year check-up. She still "hates" (understatement) the doctors office. She is still a healthy girl. Here are some fun facts we want to remember about Lyvi:
Height: 34 inch
Weight: 25 LBS 10 OZ

(still learning how to show with her fingers that she is two, if you ask her how old she'll show and tell you FIVE)

Dad's Fave Five about 2 yr old Lyvi:

She tells Dad to "Shoo!".... not like what you wear on your feet but what you tell a pigeon that is about to poo on your porch.
She is always up for some dancing.... and usually a little singing (We all know where she gets that from.)
Loves scaring people.... especially when someone is not expecting it. (She also gets this from me, ask Chase's pants)
She loves to eat.... it does not matter who or what, if someone is eating Lyvi wants in
She loves to pray.... whether we are at home or out to eat she is the first one to fold her arms and remind us to pray.

I love Lyvi so much, it is amazing to have such a perfect little girl as my daughter.

Easter weekend

2010-04-04T20:05:00.000-07:00

Thursday night we went to the Easter Pageant. It was Lyvi's first time, she really enjoyed it. She kept pointing and saying "SEE... SEE!" Friday Justin had work off. We went out to breakfast at our favorite breakfast place "TC Eggington" yum! Afterwards, we went to my ultra sound appointment to find out we are having our 2nd GIRL. (if you didn't know already I am prego) We are so excited! We really wanted a another girl. We took Lyvi with us to my ultra sound. She kept lifting up her shirt and pointing to her stomach and saying baby. She is still a bit confused. She pretty much thinks Justin, her, and I are pregnant. Early Sunday morning we hid a few Easter eggs for Lyvi to find.
We watched the second session of conference at my parents house, and then had Easter dinner. After dinner my parents did an Easter egg hunt for the grandkids.
I love this picture I just had to post this picture of my dad and Penny. Penny loves to cuddle up to my dad. I think it's precious:) Lyvi is getting more comfortable around Penny. She now will go in the cage and chase Penny around.
Happy Easter to all our Family and Friends!

Two

2010-03-29T21:21:00.000-07:00

The day Lyvi was born1st birthday 2nd Birthday
Lyvi turned 2 years old today! We headed to Wal-mart this morning to pick out a gift (thanks Great Grandma Jerry for her birthday money.) For lunch we had sliced hot dogs and ketchup. I stacked the slice hot dogs up like a cake and put a candle on top. Lyvi's reaction... "WOW! thanks mom". We then took her to Peter Piper Pizza and let her run wild. Her favorite game was "Dance Dance Revolution."
Todd, Justin, Bekah, Tyler, & my Dad getting ready for the "Horse Race"
300 tickets later... 60 of them Lyvi found, not sure where they came from.
5 minutes later Lyvi tripped and broke the piggy bank in pieces. Thanks to the 16 year old working behind the counter she got a brand new replacement. Thanks to those who came and helped us celebrate Lyvi's birthday. We sure had fun!

Happy Birthday Lyv! We love ya.

Birthday weekend

2010-03-28T15:40:00.000-07:00

Yesterday we celebrated Lyvi's birthday (can't believe she'll be two tomorrow). Justin made her birthday breakfast. I always leave breakfast up to him. Lyvi LOVES his scrambled eggs. He also ran to the store to pick up some balloons. She wanted two different things for her birthday... Cup cakes & Balloons. She was pretty excited to see him walk through the door with balloons in hand.

Since Lyvi is obsessed with animals we took her to the Zoo after breakfast. It was a bit crowded but the weather was perfect.

We then went home for a long afternoon nap.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

2010-03-17T17:59:00.000-07:00

Baseball Game

2010-03-11T16:44:00.000-08:00

My nephew Briant's baseball game was last night. So we layered on our warm clothes and headed to the game.Kendal (sis-in-laws good friend who is my friend too) was at the game. Kendal used to be in our ward but her and Martin moved away around the same time my brother and sis-in-law did and left Justin, Lvyi and I. (boooo. you guys suck.) Every Sunday Kendal would take Lyvi during sacrament meeting and some how rock her to sleep. No one else could get her to sleep but Kendal. Anyway, it was fun to see Kendal again and I think Lyvi enjoyed it too.

By the way I like how Gwen and Lyvi can't say each others names so they call each other "baby." You can already tell they're going to be best friends.

Pictures taken with kendals phone thankgoodness because there was no way I was going to take pictures with my camera I was to cold to get out from under neath my blanket.

Anniversary

2010-03-09T19:05:00.000-08:00

Saturday night Justin and I went to the Suns game for our anniversary. We figured we would save some money on parking so we took the light rail.(first time light rail riders)

As you can tell from the picture below we were early to game. Justin hates to be late to any kind of game. We had so much fun. It was the most entertaining game I've ever been to.

I'm looking forward to the years to come.

Lately Lyvi has been into dancing. She is always asking me to dance. Her favorite song to dance to is "You Belong With Me" by: Taylor Swift. She usaully sings along to a couple of parts to the song but wouldn't sing when I tried to record it so here is a video of her dancing instead.

Big girl bed

2010-02-24T11:18:00.001-08:00

Next month Lyvi will be turning two! We decided we have enough toys, and that we would get her a big girl bed for her birthday this year (thank you tax return!). Last night was Lyvi's first night sleeping in her big girl bed. She usually is good about falling asleep on her own but last night she wanted someone to lay next to her. So I laid there while she scratched my back for about 5 minutes ( I think she knew I would stay there with her, if she scratched my back & she was right :)) She finally fell asleep 20 minutes later. Today nap time went great. She walked herself to her room climbed up in her bed and fell asleep on her own. Lets just hope she continues to like her new bed.

Recent pictures

2010-02-17T20:25:00.001-08:00

Lyvi coloring some valentines for her valentine party at preschool. Like father like daughter. She loves broccoli. I guess this means I have to start serving broccoli for dinner :/ Do I have to?Ready to go to play bubbles (aka nursery)

Family pictures

2010-02-05T07:25:00.001-08:00

Thanks Kendyl!

Apron

2010-01-21T17:30:00.000-08:00

Can you believe it?!?... I made an apron for Lyvi. I'm still in shock.Bonnie (mother-in-law) invited Lyvi and I over to teach me how to make an apron. Bonnie is the best teacher! Usually she would do it all and I watch... my kind of teacher. Today was different she made ME do everything. I tried to get her back to her old ways but she just would not budge. I'm happy she didn't because I am every proud of my work.

Thanks Bonnie!

Welcome to the family

2010-01-17T19:06:00.000-08:00

My Dad loves Craigslist... I take that back my Dad loves the FREE section on Craiglist. A couple of weeks ago he saw that someone was giving away a free Pig. He jumped on the offer! I guess he has always wanted a Pig growing up, so he just couldn't pass this offer up and we are glad he didn't:) He still hasn't named her. So for now I call her "Charlotte."

The Grandkids love feeding the horses oranges. Lyvi on the other hand will NOT give up a slice for anyone.

Bro-in-law Ryan and my Dad trying to get "sugar" to eat the orange out of their mouth.

Never a dull moment at Granna and Papa's house.

New Years Day

2010-01-02T07:21:00.000-08:00

We celebrated New years day at my parents house. We had lunch and my dad saddled up the horses. We all took turns riding. I thought it would be funny for Justin and I to double up and ride Jackson. I had trouble getting up so Jenny helped me but no luck.We finally did it. We are hoping this picture makes http://awkwardfamilyphotos.com/Brooke, Lyvi and CamiLyvi and MckenziePapa and LyviChristmas Card 2010?

Justin as Kip and Sarah as La- Fan- Da from Napoleon DynamiteHAPPY NEW YEARS!

In-N-Out

2009-12-29T18:02:00.000-08:00

Lyvi absolutely LOVES In-N-Out! She knows exactly where she is at soon as we pull in the parking lot and she sees the sign out front. The other night Justin grilled some hambugers and Lyvi would not eat it . We have created a addict for In-n-out hambuger and fries.She was honored to wear the hat.

Christmas day

2009-12-26T09:14:00.001-08:00

We woke up around 7:30am which is normal around here. We skipped breakfast till later and went straight to opening up presents. Lyvi really enjoyed Christmas this year. She wasn't sure at first what to do with the present. I blame myself for that, for the last week we've had presents under our tree. She hasn't been allowed to touch them. After helping Lyvi rip into her first present she knew exactly what to do after that.

Lyvi and her presents. These had to be her FAVORITE present. She loves to hear her shoes on the tile After searching 2 years Justin finally picked out a new TV. He opened it a couple weeks before Christmas. He wouldn't let me wrap it up or even go near it so all I could do was put a tiny little bow on the corner of it. He is in LOVE. I even caught him saying goodnight to it once:)

Justin then made german pancakes for breakfast. I always leave breakfast to Justin because he is a pro at making it.

Lyvi and her high heels and puckered lipsWe headed to my parents house to talk to my brother who is on his mission. It had to have been my favorite part of the whole day! After everyone finished chatting with Jacob we had a yummy lunch.

Here is Lyvi and my dad enjoying her new table and chairs.

We couldn't leave there house before chasing Granna's chickens.
Next stop was Justin's parents house. We had dinner and opened presents together.

I love this picture of all the cousinsJustin's Grandma and Grandpa D. made all the great grandchildren there own blanket.

Lyvi and her micorphone. She hasn't played with it yet much because Justin hasn't put it down.

Our family gift this year was a Wii. Justin and I have been wanting a Wii so we are pretty excited.
We hope all our family and friends had a Merry Christmas!

*if you would like scroll down to see our Christmas eve post

Christmas eve

2009-12-26T07:41:00.000-08:00

Christmas eve started with lunch followed by a fun/nerveracking game of "bingo." Unfortunately Justin and I weren't the big winners but he still won a 25$ gift card to in-n-out and I won a 30$ gift card to TJ Max, not bad. Tyler, Lauren and I The Cousins minus NathanThat night my sister had my family over for dinner, trailer ride, and some games.

Here is Lyvi and I getting ready to freeze on the trailer ride...

Some of the carolers. We then played a fun game that my mom brought. Everyone had two dice, and once you rolled doubles you could to try to unwrap a present (which was triple wrapped with heavy packaging tape) with gloves. The dice kept going around so whenever someone rolled doubles they had to take the gloves off the person before them and begin trying to unwrap the present.

White Elephant

Justin and his "tinker bell" hat that says SASSY on the side that he stole from my Grandma.Gwen and Lyvi Christmas pajamas
Gwen drew Lyvi's name in the Cousin gift exchange. She would not let me take off her tutu.
It was a BUSY and tiring night BUT it was so worth it!

Christmas Sunday

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We didn't send out Christmas cards so consider this your Christmas card... feel free to copy, paste and print and hang it on your refrigerator;)

Justin...

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Happy Birthday

Thanks for being the hard working, money saving, always entertaining, fun loving, protective over his two gals, love to play nintendo with, will sing over you with out a doubt, amazing husband and father. We love you!
Today Justin had work off. So we tried get some shopping done but that didn't last too long. The mall was packed with people. We have been wanting to take Lyvi to this park in Scottsdale that has a train you can ride so we finally did. It was super fun.

First time on a carousel...

We then went out to dinner to celebrate Justin's birthday, it was a good day.

Nativity

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Sunday my family got together to celebrate Justin and my Mom's birthday. After dinner and birthday cake we had a live nativity by the nieces and nephews. We'll start with Joesph, Mary and baby Jesus played by Blake, Brooke, and Cami... Joesph is a little shocked.Angel: Lyvi?... seriously Wise man: MasonShepherd: Rileysheep and donkey: Tate and Briantthe angel singing glo oooo ooooo ria The pianist Carley, Mckenzie and of course whatever Kenzie is doing Lyvi has to do also:)

Recent pictures

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Lyvi at the Children's museum playing on the xylophone made out of tools.

Ice cream station her favoriteI am so happy she'll wear this. We just got to make sure we call it a "bow" and not beanie. For some odd reason if you tell her lets put your beanie on she runs the opposite direction, but if you call it a bow she is willing to wear it:)
Yesterday at school Lyvi and her cousins learned about the letter "R", sang Christmas songs, and made Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer out of Popsicle sticks.