Random pics and catch up

My little Jader bug loves taking baths.  She even pretends she's swimming, she loves splashing too.  Tonight I gave her a bath and I'm pretty sure I ended up being more wet then her when we were done. 

My little sister Heidi is getting married in September.  All our sisters and her soon to be in-laws all went dress shopping.  We all picked out dresses we wanted to see her in.  After about 20 dresses my sister Sarah brought in this beauty and it happened to fit her perfectly and looked amazing on her.  This was the one! It was so fun to be there and share that time with her.  The dress is nothing like what she had in mind at first.  So excited for you Heidi and Alan!

Jade has been a bit of a drama queen lately.  She is either happy or mad, no inbetween.  But she has also been good at letting me do her hair.  I'm not too brave yet, but I love to do pig tails on her. She will even leave the flowers/bows in most the day now.  :) yeah!  

Her hair is so fine and thin but it has the most beautiful natural curl to it. 

Jade and I went to Jevan's family reunion without him this year. They go to the Uintas every year over by Vernal. Most the family brings their trailers. But we slept in a tent for 2 nights.  Jade did amazingly well.  She loved the tent and loved being outside 24/7.  She took great naps during the day and slept so well at night.  It was a long 3 days without Jevan, he had to work so he wasn't able to make it. Hopefully next year. I'm not taking 2 kids camping by my self.  Here is my 6 month pregnancy pic too.  Sorry it's not very good, but I wasn't that big still.

no more Fairy Princess TuTus

I had just noticed that some of you still had my tutu website button on your blogs.  I'm sorry I forgot to tell you that we stopped our website back in March.  So if you have our button on your blog, if you wouldn't mind deleting it that would be great.  That web address has been taken up by another company now and they have a site set up on it.   

If any of you are interested in making a tutu I'd love to show you how, I even have some stuff you can buy from me if you want to make your own.  

26 years young!

Today is June 1, 2010.  That means it is Jevan's Birthday!!!  He turns 26 today.  We don't have any huge plans today.  He did have to be in SLC this morning at 8 am so he could do his last test for the clearfield officer job.  The test is 4 hrs long and they are testing to see if he's crazy!  lol. What a nice b-day present, here take a test on your birthday.  oh well I'm sure he'll do great!
Jevan-  Jade and I sure do love you.  We are so grateful that you are part of our lives.  You are such an amazing dad and husband.  I love to watch you play with Jade and watch her copy the things you do.   I am amazed at your strength and faith in everyday life.  I am so blessed to have you as my best friend.  Hope you have a great birthday!  We love you!

Jevan's Graduation

Well for those of you who don't know, Jevan has been attending Weber State's Police Academy since January.  As of today (May 19th, 2010) he is all certified and graduated!  I am so proud of him and all the hard work and dedication he's put into the academy. 
My mom and little sister Heidi were able to come and Jevan's Mom, Dad and his brother Jake also came.  We were happy they could come support Jevan and I was glad to have the help with Jade, it would have been hard to keep her occupied for 2hrs, all alone. 

Jevan got an award for being Top of his class in Physical Fitness. 
We were able to snap a few pics before heading off to lunch.  Oh and I'm going to count this as my 20 ish week pregnancy photo.  I was thinking I was a lot bigger with Jade at this point, but I'm sure it'll pop out one of these days. :)

Ultrasound results are in...

Well I had my ultrasound today... and it looks like Jade is getting a little BROTHER!!!! Yep that's right we are having a boy.  Any name suggestions? They also moved my due date back a week.  So it is now closer to Oct 4th. Which i'm okay with.  

18 months old

My Jade is now 18 months old! It has been a fun and challenging journey getting this far. But I can't wait to see what the next 18 years have in store for her.  I love watching her grow and learn about  new things, she gets smarter by the day.  I'm sure she'll be an awesome big sister.  We love you Jade!

just like Reeses peanut butter eggs...

I saw this on a friends blog, it is from simplydesigning.blogspot.com   I'm for sure gonna try this.  They look so tasty!

Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Eggs

I love peanut butter cups.  I love reeses pieces.  I love Hagen Daz Chocolate Peanut Butter ice cream.  I love chocolate and peanut butter together.  Yum!  

So for Easter, I have a good excuse to make these yummy chocolate covered peanut butter eggs!  Yum yum yum!

And the best part?  They are so simple!  


Peanut Butter Eggs

1 cup crushed graham cracker crumbs
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons margarine
1 bag semi sweet chocolate chips or melting chocolate (a good brand)

Combine all ingredients.  
Mixture should be moist enough to shape, but not too gooey.
Shape into egg shapes.
Place on waxed paper and freeze for 30+ minutes until firm.
Melt chocolate in microwave on low.
Dip eggs in chocolate and let set on wax paper.

Yield: 1 recipe makes approximately 24 eggs

Eat and enjoy!

Happy Easter!