One of My Favorite Things to Do and UPDATES!

So I haven't posted in a while. School has had me going crazy! I had a little break this last week and Corey and I decided to go out 4- Wheeling. I hadn't been since before I was pregnant, long time I know. Well I managed to get hurt of course and have been laid up for a while soooo. I have time. I was looking for pictures to post of the accident and saw this one. I haven't really been able to put Max down to bed for a while and miss it so much. You just don't appreciate things until you can't do them anymore. I love rocking Max and putting him to sleep. He drinks his bottle. He pokes at my nose again and again.... I laugh and say NOSE NOSE NOSE NOSE .... He laughs. We say our prayers and I just rock him. I love it. I am on the mend I am happy to say. I will share "non-gruesome" pictures later of the event. I just wanted to post this today.

School is good. I missed one test that I can make up at the end of the semester. My "salad" is growing. I have cucumbers lettuce and tomatoes! They have survived my Brown Thumb!

Max is great he likes to swim, drink from a big waterbottle. He loves to carry around the bottle of Vicks Vapo and open bottles of lotion and Desitin with his teeth! He got away last night. I guess the front door wasn't all the way closed and he decided to bail and walked over to the neighbors and out into the street and then came back into the garage and tried to sit in his stroller. Corey was talking to Wendy (our niece) and showing her around and I was in my room. The neighbor knocked on the door and said Max was outside and sure enough there he was. Scary huh.... The neighbor said, "It just didn't look quite right for him to be running around!" We agreed. HOTDOGS... Yes hotdogs are a staple in Max's diet currently and tater tots. So healthy huh you feed them what they will eat I guess. He does love his veggies though especially peas and beans.

Corey is hard at work. He took off some time to take care of me. I hate being taken care of! I don't know if it is a nurse thing, a mother thing or a girl thing. ANYWAY. He has completed his Truck! It is just the way he wants it. It looks Great! He is getting ready to sell some stuff. "Wheel and Deal" He gets that from his dad. He got two new guns a leaf blower and a snowmobile trailer. He sold the inclosed trailer, he is selling the old refrigerator, some tires and rims, the snowmobile trailer and leaf blower and of course the 4-wheelers. I know he isn't thrilled about selling those but if you compare the amount of time that we have had to use them with the amount of time we have spent being injured from them.... It is a no brainer. Maybe someday we will get a nice sidebyside with roll cage and 5 point harnesses? I hope. We are however the proud owners of a tent trailer (thank goodness for large garages). Corey had a bad fathers day and the surprize gift was ruined by my jabbering in my dellirium in the hospital.

Cooper is enjoying the added attention that family has brought in caring for me and Max while Corey is at work. Cooper barks barks and then barks some more. The battery for the Zap collar is dead so he has gotten away with a lot of barking lately. Today Corey is picking up a new battery. Poor Cooper.

Ok so there is my story. I will post more about my mishap when I get pictures and stuff on here. Hope everything is well with everyone and THANK YOU SO MUCH for everything! We love you all.

Sick!

Max On A Better Day.

So today Max hurled! Officially he has the FLU. He has never had the flu before (lucky me) BUT today was the day and I worked last night yea! I never realized how gross it really is and how helpless I would feel. The only plus side is that he is more cuddly. I didn't know what to do though, I mean I am a nurse but our kiddos don't do this. So I called my mom and the Peds office thank goodness for experienced people then loaded him up and went to Walgreen's I got Pedialyte and such and went to check out and Max acted perfectly normal, he was trying so hard to have energy. I told the lady he was sick and asked if they had a disinfectant wipe for the cart, she looked at me funny and said they would take care of it, I knew she wouldn't that made me mad.

ANYWAY I have been thinking all day long about all the times when I was sick or hurt and my mom and dad took care of me. Poor them... They were really good parents they really must have loved us, you have to REALLY love someone to be willing to clean up THROW UP. Now I am going to be sick most likely, yea the CIRCLE OF LOVE! UGG I am so tired. Being a mom really makes you appreciate your mom. THANK YOU MOM.

What's Going On.

So Max just keeps growing and learning new things, great new things! Like how to climb on the couch and drool all over it, how to feed the dog, how to pick flowers for Mommy, how to start and stop the washer and dryer, how to comb his hair and put on his shoes (attempts to) and how to tackle (believe me he has a HARD head!). So the flower that he gave me for mothers day bloomed it WAS so pretty until Max Picked it. Oh well more will grow. He waves at EVERYONE! He will try to get their attention and give them the biggest grin when they look. Everyone comments on how cute he is and smiles at him Max eats it up. He hates Church, officially. I see more walls of halls than I do ever get to sit in a class. Many times I wonder why I even bother to go when he can't be in nursery. Corey and I have had to resort to taking turns, taking him home, so the other can stay and listen September he will be in Nursery, I can't wait!

I have officially given up on the seed thing for now, and must say that if I ever had to live off of a garden grown by seed, I would die. Maybe I am just too impatient but I really like the starts from the nursery. I did finish planting all of my flowers on the back porch, I love them. I bought some herbs too and got a self watering container and am growing Lettuce, Tomato and Cucumber.

Corey is getting his office in order....... Still.... For all of you that have been to our other houses you would know that this is an ongoing thing with no end in sight. He is working hard and likes his job. His sister Ashley has been coming up to stay and he is really enjoying having her around. He also is excited about his new computer, the old desktop DIED. We sold our other homes everything worked out really well and I really think that was a big relief for Corey, but his wheels are always turning in that head of his and he loves the whole investing thing, we'll see.

Cooper is trying to go for walks more often and trying to find ways to escape from Max. He is bark bark barking and he loves to lay in the sun all day long. Oh to be a dog.

How To Play With Your Toys Without Making A Mess.

Corey took this picture while I was at work. I guess Max climbed in his toy box all by himself and just stayed there playing with his toys. Notice the drool on his chin..... Still at it! He now knows What a Monkey says: "ee ee eeee ee ahhh ahh" and what a car says: "broom broom" he is learning so fast.

My Own Own Space

I decided to start another blog. Just for me. Kind of a projects favorite things books etc blog. Then I will keep this for family happenings. I just wanted a spot to put my stuff that I like to do or learn about. It is nestingandsuch.blogspot.com and the link is under my Friends & Family listings. Give me suggestions of fun things to do etc. Katie

Mothers Day!

Mothers Day was great especially now that Max is One year older and sleeping through the night! Corey let me sleep in, got me Breakfast at Mimi's The Pain Perdu! Love that... and now it comes with a muffin too. Max got me a little planted daisy so cute and we had IceCream for dinner! Perfect!

Today is Monday and so far it has been good too. Max is sleeping right now so I am taking advantage of the time. He finally can get up on the couch with out assistance, not sure I like that. now there is drool all over the microfiber yea! He also climbed out of his crib this morning, how? I don't know because we took the bumper out a month or two ago because he used it to climb out. Hmmmm... He is learning. That is about all, I am on a break from school till the 26th and I am wondering how this semester is going to go. We are taking an extra class so that we don't have to next summer and it is a shorter semester than the others. So glad I am doing this with friends.

I thought this was Hillarious!

This is how I feel right now!

I realized I haven't posted EASTER pics.

We got to meet the Easter Bunny.... Max wasn't so sure about that.

I Love this He is so excited but not about what is inside, Just the plastic egg.

If you are wondering where we are? We are in Heber at the City Easter Hunt.

This is Max and I with Corey's Cousin's kids Johnathon and Lacey

He loves riding on Daddy's shoulders!

Max's FAVORITE part. The BIG Boxer who licked his WHOLE face with one Swoop!

Oh. So tired He Crashed on the Way Home.

On Sunday we had a Hunt at Grandma Emerson's Destanie Hid eggs for Max

Max though just wanted to Play with the windmill...

So I was thinking the other day.. I know amazing. I wanted to post something... But what hmmm.... oh ya how about the Easter pics I never posted and it is MAY. Any way before that lets see what have we been up to? Well I am finishing my first semester off with my last final tomorrow. I am organizing my office. I am preparing for my sister in law to move in. Ashleeeeee! I am planting still of course.... HMmmm.... Oh ya and what do I get to do for my 3 week break?? I get to go to the dentist and have 4 cavities filled and 4 crowns done... Yes I love spending money.... Especially when it causes me PAIN!

I also have been called to be on the Enrichment committee. Yes God Loves Me! I am excited. I need to get to know the women in the ward. I was affraid I was going to get primary which isn't bad at all it is just I wouldn't get to know the woment in the ward and then I would become Anti-social again. I did though have to contain my excitement when they called me in to give me the calling. I assured them that this would be a difficult challenge for me in my life and that I would prayerfully Attack it. You know they only give you callings that are a challenge so you have to put that in there. It will also work great considering my schooling Max and my whole schedule thing.

Corey and I have also been asked to volunteer at the Oqurrih (I don't know how to spell) Temple open house. Corey is excited because he is going to get to do security and be the big bad I mean Lovingly Forceful Guard of the many Ruffians you know. Ok so that is what is going on. Here are the EASTER Photos.

Corey & His Wolverine Chops.

Anything to Avoid Studying! What Have I Been Up Too.

I Started Planting Seeds!
I decided to learn how to use seeds, it is not easy they are tempermental little things but we'll see how they turn out. I had Forget me nots in Lehi and loved them, I also had the shasta Daisies and loved them too. I love Zinnia's and the Chives looked really pretty. I am going to plant tomatoes and hopefully zuchini or a melon maybe some pansies and maybe do some hanging baskets off of the balcony. We'll see.

These are my seeds!

I just replanted my daisies into a bigger pot "please don't die!" My Lavender Looks iffy it keeps wilting and is quite fragile right now. I hope it lives because that is the one I want the most! I haven't been able to find it anywhere so I it to grow. If it dies though then I guess I will have to search for it at the garden store.

Projects I am working on Cont......

I know I know I don't have any girls but I do have nieces and friends who do so I thought I could make those flower clips too. Cute huh.

This project I actually started around Christmas. I took AP art in high school and we did a section on jewelry making and so I learned to solder. I kept seeing these in stores and thought they would be fun to make for Christmas gifts. I found though that I was quite out of practice and didn't end up finishing them. I still need to even out some of the silver and put jump rings on them but you guys will get them this year... I promise hope you like them.

I saw this tutorial online and thought I would try it. It is a "Shag Rag Rug" You get a towel or t-shirts and cut them in strips and thread them in and knot them. I started using a towel but may decide next time to use t-shirts or sheets because the towel sure sheds a lot. Maybe that will go away after a couple of washings. It is really soft and cushy though I want to put it in Max's bathroom with his Monkey Shower curtain that Corey bought him.

Corey took This One.

Corey took this picture at Mimi's when he went with Shay & Kiley I told Corey he had to post the other pictures but I wanted to start with this one because I thought it was so cute.

Sarah & Rob Holts' Wedding!

The Happy Couple!

The Bouquet-- Karen did all of the Flowers (Lucky Her!).

The Brides Maids SINGLE & Max

Ashley The Maid of Honor and Dane The Best Man!

My Boys

Tyson & Destanie

The Waterfall Rob Made.

Karen & Maurice ( a rare photo of them actually getting to sit for a moment).

My Boys Again.

Cool Ceiling Huh! They set this up 2 times. Once in Heber and Once in Riverton.

Max's Twin DJ Oh they were so Cute.

This was Sarah (Corey's Sisters) wedding. She married Robert Alden Holt on March 27th in the Salt Lake City temple. It was gorgeous both days, must have been meant to be! I got to go to the Ceremony. That was really neat. I didn't realize how big the SLC temple is it is huge and thank goodness for people to lead you everywhere or I would still be lost in there. After the temple we had to find my car in the underground parking (so fun!). Then we went to lunch lunch was great and Max must have thought so too because he used me as his human highchair. I was a mess. They should make blow up highchairs. Then we had a break which was good because Max really needed to sleep! I did too. The reception was that night in Heber and then we went to the 2nd reception the next night in Riverton. It was fun but very tiring. I can't even imagine how tired Karen and Maurice and Rob's Parents must have been. Her colors were interesting. I wasn't sure I was going to like the accent color with the main two but she pulled it off beautifully. Her colors were a deep cranberry red and black with the accent of yellow. It turned out great. Probably the prettiest cultural hall too. I thought they should just leave the toule up there with the lights it was gorgeous. Rob made a waterfall too. He is quite creative. there isn't anything he can't do he is very smart and really good with his hands. The waterfall was made of tw0 large pieces of plexi glass together and tubing that followed up to the top then the water fell inbetween the two pieces it was gorgeous. They are going to Disneyland for their honeymoon and also stayed in the Inn on the Creek in Midway. They have an apartment nearby us which is great. They live right near IKEA! Great location. We love them we were so glad that they let us celebrate their wedding with them. They are such a happy couple now I hope they will start a blog..... HINT HINT.

HELLLO PEOPLE

HaPPY BiRthDay MAX!

Classic First Birthday Picture!

Making a Mess!

He strutted around the room and didn't really care that he had paper in his Pants
He looked like a bird!

Max had his own Little Cake

Tyson Amber & Max So curious!

I Think this is Grandpa's Favorite Place in our House!
The Secret Fort.

Best $2.58 Spent!

Max tries to hide by turning his head but Grandpa is on both Sides
There is not hiding!

Daddy Max & Grandma Emerson

Max LOVES Sarah! AND Grandma's phone in his mouth!

Max had his 1st little Birthday party on the 8th. It was a lot of fun and we were so excited and happy that everyone who came would travel sooo far to our house to celebrate. THANK YOU! We had family over and had Cake and IceCream and Cup Cakes! Max opened presents and loved his new duds and toys! Ivan & Katie came and brought Tyson their new baby. Katie looks sooo GOOD for having just had a baby and Tyson is so adorable. Max wasn't quite sure about him but was certainly curious. Great Grandma and grandpa Black came and Sandy and Kelsey, Grandpa and Grandma Emerson and Christensen. Eric and Amber Sarah and Rob Amy Theressa and Michael. Thank You all for coming. Here are some pics!