Terrible 16 months?

If two weeks ago someone had told me that I would have a screaming, fit throwing, nasty child at this time I would have laughed in their face. No, not my sweet little girl who had, for quite sometime, decided that she was a mommas girl, gave hugs and kisses regularly, sat and read books with me, and was such a joy to be around. But it has happened. My sweet angel has changed overnight into something that I have never seen before. Let me start off by saying I love this little girl with all my heart...but I need to get some frustration out...so read on if you must. MADISON IS DRIVING ME NUTS! There I feel a little better now. Where Madison used to give me kisses and hugs, she now hits and kicks me. She used to enjoy reading books with me or playing babies, now she just screams, yes SCREAMS, if it's not done the exact way that she wants it to be done (and by the way I still don't know how that is). If she doesn't get something she wants she literally throws herself on the ground rolling, kicking, and screaming at the top of her lungs until she gets it, which if you know me very well doesn't happen so she ends up in her room in her bed kicking and screaming until she finally calms herself down or falls asleep. This happened 5 times before lunchtime on Wednesday! I'm not kidding. Now I know that I am stubborn and I want things my way and I want control of certain things in my life. It has been clear since Madison was born that we would clash in that area because she is the same way, but I had no idea it would be this bad. All I can say is that I hope it doesn't last long...please don't let it last long!

Whats new...;)

So obviously this...

is probably the biggest news! We're pregnant! I think I'm about 7 weeks along so not very far, but I have been pretty sick. Not as sick as I was with Madison...I can actually stand up, haha, but it's hard being pregnant and chasing around a 15 month old. But I've finally gotten a perscription from the doctor and I'm feeling much better with my good friend Zofran :) Anyway so this baby and Madison will be about 23 months apart. I may be crazy but we are so so excited to have another baby!

In more news, my amazing husband has started school up again. He started a communications program at the beginning of March and he is doing awesome! I just have to tell you how awesome he is for a minute...every Tuesday night he goes to 4 hours of class and then every other night of the week he studies for, seriously, at least 3 hours to keep up with this class. Then on top of that I have been sick so he has been doing the dishes, laundry, cooking, taking care of Madison and Charlie, and taking care of his throwing up wife all at the same time all without complaint. I am so appreciative of him and all he does. On top of all that, he has been getting 100% on his discussions and papers for this class too. What an amazing guy! Don't know what I would do without him.

And then this little girl is 15 months old! Can you believe it? Seriously. We went to the doctor the other day and here are her stats.

15 lbs. 15 oz. (yep still haven't made it over 16)

29 inches long

and I don't remember her head...just know it's small too.

So has she grown? No not really...her pants are getting short, but they keep falling down so she is getting taller, but she's not putting on weight, so if it's possible she's getting skinnier...but she still eats like a horse. But whatever she's happy and healthy and doing just fine!

Here are some things about Madison at 15 months:

-She has fully mastered the stairs and goes up and down all day all by herself.

-She is talking so much...I could put all the words, but theres too many. There was a week that she learned like 20 new ones.

-She loves anything cheese. Cheese crackers, cheese sticks, cheese sandwiches, cheese anything.

-She used to be such a daddy's girl, but now she wants mommy again! Hallelujah!

-I've noticed a little bit more separation anxiety in the past couple weeks.

-Still loves to dance.

-Still loves being outside.

-Only 3 more months until nursery!!!! Hooray!!!!

So I guess that's all really that's new with us, until next time.

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