2nd annual Halloween party

So this was our 2nd annual Halloween party. Really it's just an excuse for Scott and his brother to come up with hilarious costumes that no one will ever live up to and sing kareoke all night. This year Scott was flava flav from the vhi show flavor of love. He looked crazy and most people could barely recognize him in his charcoal black face paint. However, Landon was not one bit scared of our new looks. He still gladly gave us kisses on our way out. I was New York from the spin off show I love New York. Melanie, my sister in law, was Dumbledoor and Jared was Dog the bounty hunter. Jen was the perfect saintly nun and Dave was Nacho libre. The night was lots of fun and now thanks to the boys the stakes have been raised, yet again for next year's party.

Dashboard's Vindicated

Here is one of Dashboard's more famous songs. The video is kinda lame with all the Spiderman 2 footage, but the song is awesome.

Dashboard Confessional

So this past Friday night Scott and I went to a Dashboard Confessional concert. Seriously, probably my favorite band of all times. It was their first solo tour in 5 years. This is probably our fourth time seeing him and I personally just think it gets better each time. He didn't bring his band this time so it was just him singing with his guitar and the audience. I absolutely loved it. Not to mention that he makes for an attractive piece of eye candy to view for a whole two hour performance!! It was nice cause I started listening to him when I was in college and so alot of his audience are all around our age. I start to feel funny when I go to concerts and there's nothing but high school kids there. It usually makes me feel old but not this time. I think, I do however, have a bit of a teenage crush on the lead singer Chris Carrabba. I mean I love my husband but how could you not think this man is attractive? I mean he's my own personal Edward Cullen come to life. (for anyone that has read the vampire series by Stephenie Meyer). Anyways, my parents were out of town and we had a babysitter from the ward for the first time ever. How convenient. I love it that my mom is always so willing to babysit but this Miamaid lives a whole whopping 1 minute away. It was so nice. We had a great time. They opened with Augustana. They were really good as well. It made for a very fun weekend!!

One of those moments

So I was at work on Monday and I had one of those moments. Those moments where you stop what you're doing and really realize how lucky and incredibly grateful you are for the blessings you have in your life. These past two weeks have been so hard mentally and emotionally at work. I have now been working the pediatric ICU for about a year and half and thought I had seen just about every devastating and emotionally heartbreaking tragedy that I could see in a lifetime but I was wrong. Without getting into too much detail these past few cases have literally broken my heart. From seriously the worst child abuse case I have ever seen on an innocent 8 year old little girl and from who of all people but her very own mother. A mother. A case so bad that depending on how much longer this little being lives she will spend her days in a coma never to run and play again. We had a 2 1/2 year old choke on a hot dog that they had to take off life support at the beginning of the last week. A 16 year old male that dove into a swimming pool hit his head on a rock that nobody witnessed and drowned. A horrible shaken baby case again done by the very own mother. Finally on Tuesday to top everything off a 14-year old honor student that went swimming at lake Havasu with his family and caught a strange parasite from the water. Two days after coming into to the hospital complaining of headaches we removed him from life support Monday afternoon after he'd been diagnosed brain dead. Not to damper any one's mood but this one really got to me. The family was not religious and didn't seek any counsel so you can imagine how devastating this news was to them. I can't think of anything worse than losing a loved one and not having any knowledge or belief in anything beyond this life. Again this was one of those moments that I came home and hugged my husband and held Landon a little longer before bedtime. A moment where I realized there's nothing more important than family. I love mine and I'm so grateful for the eternal perspective I have to know families are forever. Sorry I know this post is a little depressing but this has been on my mind the past few weeks!

Here's a fun little picture Scott just took on our apple computer camera. Kind of cute!!

Nap Time

Two simple words that give me so much pleasure in my day. Landon is sleeping right now and is about to top the 3 1/2 hour mark. Don't get me wrong I love it when he's awake but there's something to be said about nap time. It gives me the one time a day to do whatever I want- which usually doesnt' amount to much.

Also he has learned two new words this week. He can say Alamo and Apple. I'm very proud of this milestone. He says apple so much that lately that's all he wants to eat. If I open the fridge and he sees one it's a huge ordeal of screaming and hitting until he's in his high chair eating one. As for Alamo I'm sure his Grandpa Brent would be proud to hear him say that. He has no idea what it is but feels very big saying it. I'm sure in no time as he gets older he'll become very familiar with Alamo. I love my little guy!!

I'm behind!

I feel like I am so behind on everything in my life. I haven't even had time to post about the two Cali trips I just went on. By the way they were a blast.

Our house is a disaster. While I was away on vacation with my friends my sweet husband bought me a craft table that I've had my eyes set on. We've been attempting to clear out our extra bedroom in preparation for the baby but we haven't got that far. Gosh that sounds weird to say baby again!! Strange!! Anyhoo In addition to the new desk we've knocked out the closet to build some much needed storage space and again the project is at a stand still.

Landon has had a temp this week and after going to the doc and finding out he's a little under weight I'm again worried that he'll loose even more weight. I hate when he's sick and doesn't feel like eating. He really doesn't have any weight to spare. My 18 mo. old is 22 lbs even. According to the statistics he's slightly under weight and also has a small head. I hate going to the doctor. I hate statistics! I should feel grateful that my little guy doesn't have any fat on him. I mean that is the american dream right?

In the meantime I've been attempting to learn on my new apple computer. Another surprise Scott bought while I was out of town. All of which were suppose to be for me. Well, who do you think spends more time on the new addition? I'll give you a hint! It's not me. Actually neither one of us have done much. I've been so lazy this past week. I've managed to make myself cook 3 meals and that's about it.

Other than that I've been feeling like lying on the couch and doing nothing which is exactly what I've done. Poor Landon.

Scott has been down the last two nights with a temp of 102 so I guess the shelves and the office will have to wait another week to be completed. This just adds to the never ending list of things I never accomplish. I admire people like my sister-in-law who seem to be able to do it all. Care for 4 kids, a house, and now feels the need to make cute crafts, still makes dinner, and updates her blog regularly, and manages to get herself ready and look cute daily. A huge shout out goes to you Jen! Please teach me!! Gosh, I seriously must waste alot of time in my day doing nothing. Well, I know this blog was exceptionally boring but I have a goal this week to get caught up so we'll see!!!

It's Official

Yes it's official. I am pregnant. Pregnant again! Wow what a strange concept to do all over again. Two kids! I don't know why but I'm a whole lot more nervous this time than I was with my first.

First of all, what a shock. After trying for nearly a year to get pregnant with Landon, this baby was a first timer. Scott and I had just decided that when the babies would be two years apart we'd start trying. After coming home from my all girl trip I found a nice little surprise waiting for me. Scott paid a little visit to Victoria Secret and bought me a nice little something to begin the trying process. Too much info? Anyways, little did we know I was already pregnant- sorry hon, I guess that article of clothing will have to wait about a year- or longer.

We couldn't' believe it. I didn't think it would take another year but I thought at least 5 or 6 months. Now these kids are going to be exactly 2 years and 1 month apart. That seems so close! I have had such a wide range of emotions running through me. I know they are all normal but I feel bad for Landon having another one. I mean he's totally my little one and only right now. I know I'll love another but is it anything really like your first? How amazing the love that one person can hold.

Basically I've been feeling like crap for about 3 weeks now. I thought I might be prego when I was at work and couldn't stop thinking about ruffle potato chips with sour cream and onion dip. How bizarre! The funny thing is when I was pregnant with Landon I had the same craving early on. It's like it pops in my head and there's no getting it out until I satisfy that craving. The weird thing is I never eat that normally it's totally random. My other symptom came when my family wanted to go to cafe rio and the thought nearly sent me running to the bathroom. That's my two things. I crave chips and have a huge aversion to cafe rio.

I tend to have really strange things happen to me when I'm pregnant. From the obvious weird cravings to a huge tendency to want to gag at just about anything and everything. Smells really trigger the reaction but it happens where ever and when ever. Landon has totally even started mimicking the noise. He hears it so often he thinks it's a game. How sweet huh?

I also normally have really clear skin but not when I'm pregnant. That adorable pregnancy glow everyone talks about turns into oily skin for me which means bad breakouts. The gross thing is they happen on my chest and back. How sick is that? Scott wouldn't even pop any last time. I had to resort to my mom and brother who all happen to be obsessed with pimple popping.

I also start snoring about 7 months on. Not stuffy nose snoring but loud bulldozer snoring. Scott even slept on the couch a few times because it would get so bad. How inconsiderate huh? I've put up with snoring for the past 4 1/2 years and he can't handle a couple months during a rather difficult time.

I also developed a couple skin tags and even had a really weird mole appear on my head last time that was so big and ugly I had to have it removed. My chest size about doubles and lets not even talk about stretch marks and weight gain.

So here I go again. Scott wanted to correct me by saying here we go again. Isn't that funny! As if he has any part in the next 7 months. I think it's hilarious when couples say we're pregnant. Um correction I"M THE PREGNANT ONE! Lets be very clear on that. You're not the one going through all these freaky body changes and you're not the one that has to push the baby out. However, Scott is very helpful during my pregnancy. On occasion he will rub my feet and he's pretty open to eating whatever my little heart desires. I love you hon!!

Well enough griping. I just got back from my appointment and had the chance to hear the rapid 176 heart beat. How amazing only 1 1/2 inches long and 1 oz in weight and there's a little heart beat. Truly amazing! How crazy how fast your body changes. The doc told me while doing my exam that my inside is very pregnant. Whatever that means! I already feel different and I'm convinced I already look pregnant. Anyways it's official I'm 9 weeks almost 10 weeks pregnant due around March 17. Almost 1 month after Landon's birthday. Totally excited!

Any advice on more than one child? Is my social life really coming to an end? Will I ever make it out of the house showered and ready before 2:00. Help!!