California Trip

I know it has been so long since I've last updated my blog and my excuse is going to be the same as always we have just been extremely busy! But I'm updating now so no worries! So last week Alan and I met his sister Alison and her her family down in California to go to Disneyland and the beach. It was a blast! I'm so glad we took the little break and went down we seriously needed it!

Alan and Madison waitin in line to go on one of the rides. Madison wasn't too sure about riding the rides at first, but she warmed up to the idea. I think if she was another year older she would've loved it.

Madison on me on the Dumbo ride. She liked this ride alot.

In the car at toon town.

On the jungle ride. Alan, Me, Madison, and Cohen (Matt and Ali's middle son).

Standing in front of the castle went it was lit up at night. At the end of the night we stayed and watched the fireworks and that was seriously an awesome show.

We had so much fun at Disneyland. It was Alan's first time ever going and I haven't been since I was like 12 so we were stoked to be able to go. It was a perfect day, it was supposed to rain so not a lot of people showed up in the morning and we walked onto most of the rides. The weather turned out to be so nice.

On our second day we decided to go to the beach. We had a hard time deciding which one to go to and finally went to Santa Monica Pier which was beautiful. The weather was amazing! It was sunny and 62! So beautiful!

The water was a little cold, but we got used to it fast. Madison loved the waves. She would have watched them forever. We had fun looking for sea shells with the boys and playing in the water.

This is what your child ends up looking like at the beach if she falls in the water...that's right...she was soaked. That was so fun! HA!

And then when we went to get some lunch at hot dog on a stick this is who was in front of us in line...Crystal Bowersox from American Idol! Haha I was like oh my gosh Alan that girl is on American Idol and he asked her if I could get a picture with her! How awesome is that? Go to LA and meet a star! I was seriously starstruck.

Anyway, the trip was so much fun! We decided we need to make it an annual tradition with Matt and Ali! Thank you guys for inviting us and sharing your vacation with us!

Madison and Charlie

Last week in St. George was so nice we just wanted to be outside all day! And that worked out really well because both Madison and Charlie LOVE being outside.

My sweet girl!

Charlie...and the battle over the ball begins!

Here is Madison holding the golf ball she found...she's saying ball in this picture.

Charlie stealing the golf ball and Madison getting really upset.

The race for the ball!

And finally Madison found her first true love...rock...instead. Madison and Charlie have a funny relationship. They like to pick on each other. It's quite amusing really. Madison steals Charlies toys, Charlie steals Madison's toys and it goes on and on. Charlie bites Madison's clothes...she gets mad, but sticks her sleeve out again anyway...it's very odd. But they love to play together. They are best buddies!

Here's Charlie!

For Valentines day we got ourselves a puppy, Charlie. He's a mini australian shepherd and he is so cute! We are having so much fun with him, but I had no idea how much work having a puppy would be. Potty training is NOT fun...especially when you don't have a yard. But I'm amazed that having a puppy is like having a baby all over again.

Alan is having a hard time with Charlies potty training problems...if you know what I mean...but I don't know how you could ever not love this face :) So cute!

My Awesome Yardsale Find!

So yesterday my mom, sister, and I went to the parade of homes and next to one of them was a huge yard sale that a couple of families was having and at it I found this. It's a my little ponies doll house and I got it all for $12. How awesome is that.

I used to play with these when I was little and now Madison is going to get to! I'm so excited about it. I also found a graco double stroller for $15. I know I'm not in need of one yet, but how can you pass up a deal like that?

Birthday Party

For my birthday last week my family and I had dinner and then went to the Dixie State boys basketball game. It's been a long time since I've been to any live basketball game and it was a blast!

I was surprised at how much Madison liked it.

My mom and dad.
Beth and JD

JD and Madison

Madison's hair

So if you've known me for any amount of time and you've known how I feel about the mess of a thing called Madison's hair this post should not come as a shock to you...this...

is Madison's hair. After she takes a bath (and sometimes when she gets up in the morning) this is how it looks. I do my best to make it pretty every day. Most days I succeed. For all you moms who can slap a headband on your child and call it good I envy you. I could only do that for a short amount of time.

This hair is the biggest cause of fights between Madison and myself. Every morning it's a fight to get her dressed and hair done. If she had her way it would be a diaper and hair...like this...all day every day. (I know my mom is sitting laughing right now, because she had the same problem with me...mom I'm sorry)

Anyway, my mom said the other day she was able to get Madison to sit still long enough to curl her hair up cute. So I thought I'd give it a try...maybe this could be the answer to our morning fighting!

I tried...

and failed. I don't know how you did it mom.

Then I thought I'd try sponge curlers!

and they worked...

until she pulled them out after about 5 minutes...maybe in a few months I'll try again. Until then, well you know :)

Some More Pictures

I know I'm a big dork, I'm just having so much fun with this camera! Here's some more pictures of Madison up on the red hill. Enjoy!