Merry Christmas

One of Owens favorite thing this Christmas was putting this Santa hat on and off on and off!

Bird

On our way home the other day, Jared pulls into our neighborhood and starts swerving the car to hit some birds. Of course I tell him to stop even though I am sure they will fly away as birds usually do. Well these dumb birds did not fly away and just as he is telling me not to worry we run one over! I hear the thud look in the side view and there was feathers flying. So sad and gross.

Christmas Song

I came across this song a few years ago well longer than that even anyway I love it. Its one of the only Christmas songs i listen to throughout the whole year. Its called "Christmas song" by Dave Mathews and I put it on the Deezer music player if you want to hear it.

Christmas Song

Thankyou Owen!

Yesterday, I was loading Owen into the car after shopping. I let him hold my keys while I was putting the stroller in the back. Just as I slammed the trunk closed I heard Owen lock all the doors! Every thing was locked in the car with Owen, keys, cellphone etc.. I thought for a second and realized I was stuck in that parking lot without anyones phone number memorized except my moms home phone(she is in Utah at work). So I went to the window and started coaxing Owen to press the buttons on the keys again and after a few minutes he actually unlocked the door! I could not believe it but I was so re leaved. Thank you Owen for not throwing those keys on the floor or whatever else you could have done with them.

How many Christmas Cards do you send out?

Ok so maybe I am being a Scrooge but I think we send out way to many Christmas Cards. We are sending out over 100 cards this year and who knows how much higher the number will get! We never receive anywhere near that many. I know its about the spirit of giving but it gets expensive! So How many cards do you send out? Maybe I am crazy and everyone else sends that many too? Let me know that (mostly Jared) and I are not the only ones who have tons of people on our Christmas card list.

Fun new pics of O'

Thanksgiving Fun!

We had a fun trip to Utah for Thanksgiving. Owen had a great time playing with his cousins and shopping with mom and grandma all weekend. We ate two delicious Thanksgiving dinners and really enjoyed all the time we spent with our friends and family. My sister in law mad this yummy dip that I will have to post later this week. Owen and I are also glad Jared made it back in one piece after playing tackle football and paint ball with his friends. Our nephew who loves penny kept her very busy taking her on walks all around the house. It was busy but so much fun, we are thankful for our families and for all the good food they made us!

A boy and his pug

Owen and Penny having so much fun.

Jens Recipe File

Pumpkin pie is not my favorite but I love this pumpkin dessert from Paula Dean. So Goooood you have to try it! I hope Every on has a Happy Thanksgiving!

Cake:
1 (18 1/4-ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 egg
8 tablespoons butter, melted
Filling:
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
8 tablespoons butter, melted
1 (16-ounce) box powdered sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmegPreheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Combine the cake mix, egg, and butter and mix well with an electric mixer. Pat the mixture into the bottom of a lightly greased 13 by 9-inch baking pan.

To make the filling: In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and pumpkin until smooth. Add the eggs, vanilla, and butter, and beat together. Next, add the powdered sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and mix well. Spread pumpkin mixture over cake batter and bake for 40 to 50 minutes. Make sure not to overbake as the center should be a little gooey.

Serve with fresh whipped cream.

Struggling to walk

Owen continues to stumble around the house like a little drunken sailor. A few days ago he was carrying an aluminum bowl and fell right on top of it splitting his chin open. This is the second cut on his little face in 2 weeks!

The longest week ever! I almost threw up

It all began the morning of Nov 1st when Owen got his first shot which he was not to happy about. Later that afternoon Owen fell down and split his head open leading to a freaked out mom and a trip to urgent care. After hours of waiting and being restrained on a mini surf board thing to keep him from moving he ended up with some liquid stitches. One day later Owen woke up puking and pooping his guts out for a whole week! The poor kid was also cutting a new tooth during all of this. One day I thought he was getting better and decided to take a trip to the grocery store. Owen had not puked all day and it was late afternoon. About halfway there he started projectile vomiting all over the place. It was more puke I thought his stomach could hold and the stench was unbearable, I almost threw up! I rolled down all the windows and did everything I could not to join Owen in covering the car with puke. Thank goodness he is all better now!

Happy Halloween

We had so much fun at our friends Halloween Party. Owen the shark lasted way past his bed time and had a great time with all the kids, toys and games.

Owens first Birthday!

Owen had a great first birthday. Thanks to everyone who helped out. Aunt Debbie was a great host, we are glad she let us throw the party at her house. I was a little disappointed when Owen initially decided to use a fork to eat his cake but after a minute he started to dig in with his hands!

Owens first hair cut

Thanks Jenny for giving me my first haircut! Owen got his haircut two days before his first birthday. He did not seem to mind to much until she got out the clippers!

Living in Las Vegas

We are living in Las Vegas now! It's really hot but we are getting used to it. I think the heat has affected penny the most, for those of you who don't know pugs do not do well in hot weather.

I don't know what I am doing

I have no idea how to do this blog thing but my friend is doing it and I thought it would be a easy way for far away friends and family (really the grandmas to see Owen grow up) to see what we are up to.