Thomas Troopers

10 Months Old!

2012-01-18T10:44:00.000-08:00

Mia is growing So fast! I can't believe she is already 10 months old and in 2 more months she will be 1! CRAZY

Somethings she can do. Pull herself up and stand by things, wave, sign more and nod yes. :)

She is so cute and fun she brings so much sunshine to our lives.

My Little "Big" SUNBEAM!

2012-01-18T10:38:00.000-08:00

Talon is now a Sunbeam in Primary!
He looked very handsome!

He did really well for his first day. He wanted me to sit in the back for awhile but was OK when I left.

I can't believe how fast he is growing!

We are so proud of you Talon and love you very much!

9 Months Old!

2012-01-07T23:09:00.000-08:00

Talon reading Mia a book. :)

Mia has learned how to wave and sign more.

I can't believe how fast Mia is growing!

She is such a fun little girl!

She is crawling everywhere and has started pulling herself up to things. She will also walk along the couch.

Christmas!

2012-01-07T00:00:00.000-08:00

We had a nice Christmas at our house this year. Nathan"s parents were able to come over and watch us open presents and my parents were able to Skype in as well.

Talon was excited about a gun his Grandma and Grandpa Valentine gave him.

Talon helped me make a sign and put out cookies for Santa.

Santa brought Mia a puppy dog that has tags all over it. Mia loves tags.

Talon asked Santa for a Storm Trooper costume and that is what he got. :)

Mia with her haul.

Thanksgiving

2011-12-27T23:48:00.000-08:00

We always have a fun Thanksgiving. It is really nice to get to see both my side and Nathan's side of the family.

THOMAS SIDE

Talon and Josh. Watch out when these two get together it is always loud and rambunctious. :)

Mia and her Grandma Thomas. Nathan's mom does her Thanksgiving the Saturday after so that we can all come.

VALENTINE SIDE

My parents had Thanksgiving in their new house this year. It was so nice to be all together.

Mia and Hadley sitting on Grandpa Valentine's lap.

We took a family picture that I think turned out really well.

8 Months Old!

2011-11-15T21:57:00.001-08:00

Mia is now 8 months old!

She is so much fun but she is growing way to fast!

Mia now has two teeth (on the bottom) and is working on one on the top now.

She is army crawling everywhere....she should be regular crawling in the next little while.

She loves to watch her big brother, I can tell she wants to be running around playing with him. (She will be doing this all to soon and I am not in to big of a hurry for this to happen.) :)

Ward Halloween Party

2011-11-04T12:56:00.000-07:00

We had a fun time at our ward Halloween party.
Family Picture

Nathan participated in a spam carving contest.

This is his final product....I think he did a great job considering he had to carve it out of spam.

HALLOWEEN!

2011-10-31T23:15:00.000-07:00

I dressed up like a pirate for Halloween this year.

Mia was a very cute leopard.

Talon was a very handsome Yoda.

I should get a picture of Talon doing his Yoda face. He wrinkles up his forehead and scrunches up his mouth, it is a pretty good impression of Yoda. :)

TALON!

2011-10-26T14:00:00.000-07:00

Talon is now 3.5 years old. He is so smart and busy, he defiantly keeps me on my toes.

He absolutely loves Preschool! He is learning things fast and loves his teacher Mrs. Shayla.
He made the crown one day in school.

He is in love with STAR WARS. He is going to be Yoda for Halloween.

Many times I find him with a sword (light saber) and a cape on pretending he is Darth Vader or with a gun being a Strormtrooper. :)

Love you so much Talon life would be dull without you!

MIA!

2011-10-20T15:05:00.000-07:00

Mia 7 Months old!

I thought I would catch up on some of the new things Mia had done.

Her very first tooth just broke through today!

She is good at sitting up.

She wants to crawl and will be doing that soon.

Mia loves to growl if you growl at her she will growl back. :)

Says Mama and Dada....mostly says mama when she wants to eat or is tired and wants to be picked up.

Mia 6 months old.

Mia 5 months old.

She is growing so fast!

We love you so much Mia can't imagine our lives without you!

Pre-School!

2011-09-25T12:00:00.000-07:00

I can't believe how big Talon is getting. He is so smart and learns thing really fast.
Talon with his teacher Mrs. Shayla.

In his classroom on the first day.

August 16, 2011, Talon's first day of Pre-school.

He looks so grown up. :'(

This day was kind of bitter sweet for mommy. :)

A Fun Day!

2011-09-23T14:15:00.000-07:00

July 23, 2011
Adam (Nathan's Bro) surprised us all and came here from Boston. He met Mia for the first time. :)

We had a BBQ at Liberty Park with family and just relaxed and had a good time.

Talon went to his friend Kortney's birthday party.

Daddy was home for the weekend! We always LOVE when he is home.

24th of July!

2011-09-23T14:00:00.000-07:00

On the 24th of July we had a BBQ at Nathan's grandparents house.

We were celebrating not only the 24th but also Nathan's Dad had just retired so we celebrated that as well.

We also did Fireworks.

All the kids lined up to get their firework lit.

Youth Conference

2011-09-07T12:25:00.000-07:00

Nathan is the Young Men's President for our ward and in July they had youth conference.

They spent the week at Temple Square doing different things.

On the 21st, Talon, Mia and I went on a hike with them.

Big Boy Bike

2011-09-06T23:55:00.000-07:00

We got Talon a big boy bike.

He likes it but is a little wobbly on it. I hope in the next little while we can practice on it more.

July 19, 2011

Dad put the bike together.

Summer Swimming

2011-09-06T13:45:00.000-07:00

Talon has had a lot of fun in the pool this year. We got him a life jacket and he loves it!

July 18, 2011

We have had his cousins over a few times to swim.

Smile

2011-09-06T13:30:00.000-07:00

Mia July 18, 2011

Mia is such a smiley happy baby.

She is just so cute I love her to death. :)

What a beautiful girl!

Getting so BIG!

2011-08-30T10:00:00.000-07:00

Mia's first time in her jumper, July 15, 2011. She loves it! She is a pro at jumping just like Talon was.

Talon in his cowboy outfit.

Wow I'm standing! :)

I got Talon these after his soccer camp.

Soccer Camp

2011-08-22T23:00:00.000-07:00

In July Talon went to his first soccer camp.

This is the group he was with. They had to combine 3 and 4 year old.

It was the first time he has played soccer. I think he had fun.

He made some new friends.

Being a 3 year old. :) It was funny to watch them.

Surprised I'm taking his picture.

He had a tendency to carry the ball everywhere.

At the end of the camp. His coach (Owen) gave them a little poster and shook their hand.

He looks so cute in his soccer outfit!

I LOVE These Two!

2011-08-22T22:00:00.000-07:00

I have the cutest kids in the whole world! :)

Mia is almost 4 months old in this picture.

Mia is such a happy baby always smiling.

She has rolled over from her back to tummy once but I missed it. I set her on the floor and walked into the kitchen for a moment and when I came back she had rolled onto her tummy. :(

Talon is so smart and pick up on things really fast. He loved to pretend he is a pirate and loves swords. He starts pre-school next month, I can't believe how big he is getting!

Talon loves to help with Mia although I do need to watch him when he is around her, he doesn't know his own strength. He will try to pick her up wrestle with her.

Summer FUN!

2011-08-22T11:30:00.000-07:00

In July we set up Talons pool and slip and slid and had some fun with cousins.
Nathan doing a belly flop in the pool. :)

Nathan also did the slip and slide, what a big kid. I love it!

Talon is pretty happy!

My handsome Talon. He is growing up so fast.

Holding her head up!

2011-08-12T21:15:00.000-07:00

As I mentioned I am way behind, these pictures are from the end of June and the first of July. :)
I can't believe how grown up Talon looks in this picture! Where did my little boy go? :(

Mia on July 8, 2011

She will stick her bum up in the air like a little stink bug. :)

Mia July 2, 2011

Mia June 30, 2011. Just starting to hold her head up well while on her tummy.

She is always so happy.

Talon and Mia bring so much love and happiness to our lives, I don't know what I would do without them!

Mia!

2011-08-08T16:00:00.000-07:00

Mia is getting so big so fast. :(

I just wanted to takes some picture of her cute little features before she gets to big.

These pictures were taken on June 13, 2011.
We love you so much Mia!

Family Fun!

2011-08-07T22:52:00.000-07:00

OK so I am way behind on blogging. :)

In June we had my side of the family, family reunion in St. George.

We had a great time fishing,

spending time with grandma and grandpa

and spending time with cousins.

Ryker and Talon are so funny together.

We always have so much fun together. It was so nice to be able to fit comfortably in the same house, my parents got a new house. :)

PLAY BALL!

2011-07-18T19:21:00.001-07:00

I bought Talon some Baseball and Soccer stuff for the summer.

He has been having a lot of fun with it, playing catch with Nathan and I.

I think we might have a left hand er on our hands. :)

I bought him a left hand throw mitt. I was kind of hard to find.

Mia and Talon.

Mia is such a happy smiley baby!

Season Pass

2011-07-15T11:44:00.001-07:00

We got season passes to Lagoon again this year and have already got our money worth out of them.

Talon doesn't look to happy in this picture. We were standing in front of the ride Cliff Hanger, it shoots water up in the air. Talon wasn't to fond of the water when he first saw it. :)

Talon loves the Bumper Cars. He finally got a hang of them this year and is able to drive around and bump other kids.

I just had to take the photo moment. :)

Talon and I on their new coaster, Bomborra.

Mia in her stroller.

Talon and Nathan waiting in line.

Talon and I on the Dino Drop.

He was tired of waiting.

On the Airplanes.

We always have such a great time and hope to be able to get tickets for years to come.

Ready Set

2011-07-14T18:10:00.000-07:00

GO!!!!!

Talon all set with his helmet and elbow and knee pads. :)

Talon got a new scooter and loves to ride it around.

So glad we are finally having good weather. Now I wish I had a yard I could let Talon out to play.

Camping!

2011-06-13T15:40:00.000-07:00

We went camping over Memorial Day weekend in Eastern Utah.

We had a good time, it was really windy but still fun.

Mia spent almost all her time in Nathan's parents trailer, out of the wind.

She is such a good baby!

She was happy just hanging out.

We took a drive down to the Muddy River. It is named the muddy for a reason....it looks like I have no feet. :)

Talon wasn't very sure about the cold water.

An old car by the road, I thought it would make a good picture.

I had never been to Goblin Valley so we stopped by for a quick visit.

Talon driving his cousin's jeep.

Playing Baseball with Kelsey.

Random.....

2011-06-07T12:15:00.000-07:00

Mia is about 10.5 weeks here.

I love my two kids so much. They bring so much joy to our lives.

Talon is always so happy.

Well he does have his moments like every three year old does. :)

Mia sitting in her pod.

Talon playing Toystory Mania in 3D.

Broken Bone!

2011-06-01T22:44:00.001-07:00

It's been a few weeks now since Nathan broke a bone in his hand.

He got upset and punched our stainless steel garbage can. Well I'll say one thing never pick a fight with a garbage can your hand will always come out for the worse. :)

The battle wound the garbage can got.

On a plus note, I get a new garbage can out of it. :)

Talon wanted to wear a rap on his arm like his Dad had.

He was so funny walking around like Nathan using it tenderly.

Nathan with his cast on.

He will be glad to get it off, so will I, it is his turn to change Mia's diapers. :)

2 Months Old!

2011-05-16T13:16:00.001-07:00

Mia turned two months old.

She is getting so big and is going to be tall like her brother. :)

On our way to the park Talon found these dandelions and had to blow them.

It was such a nice day!

I am so excited for the weather to finally be warm!

Mia loves to go on walks.

Talon on his trike.

Talon's is 3 !!!

2011-05-13T14:45:00.000-07:00

I can't believe Talon is already three!

He is so smart and astounds me everyday with the thing he knows.

His Birthday haul.

I think he is a little spoiled.....what do you think? :)

We went to Nickelmania for his party. Some of his cousins came and I think they had a great time.

We had an Ice cream cake......it was yummy. :)

Talon absolutely loves any kind of game.

The Birthday Boy and Spiderman.

I sure love my 3 year old little man!!

Happy Mother's Day!

2011-05-08T17:59:00.001-07:00

I just wanted to say how much I appreciate the Mothers in my life especially my Mom and Nathan's Mom.

I personally am very grateful for the opportunity to be a mother and have the privilege to raise these two beautiful children. :)

We love you so much! You are great mothers!

Happenings Lately

2011-05-05T12:56:00.000-07:00

Talon showing off his outfit he dressed himself again.

I love his pose.

Talon loves onions and will eat them like apples.

Yuck! lol

I'm not a big fan of raw onions.

Mia is such a good baby! She is always so smiley and loves to talk.

Don't I just have the two cutest kids in the world.....at least I think so. :)

Mia's Baby Blessing

2011-05-04T18:26:00.000-07:00

Sunday was Mia's baby blessing in church.

It was a beautiful prayer and day.

We are so blessed to have such wonderful family.

I love the face Mia is making in this one. :)

Our family photo. Talon refused to smile, he was so tired.

We probably should have taken the family picture in the morning Talon was more than willing to smile then. ;)

Her dress was so beautiful!

We had a lunch in at the club house after and ate lunch. It turned out great!

Thanks everyone for coming we love you all so much!

Talon

2011-04-29T15:21:00.001-07:00

Since Mia has been born we have been working with Talon on being a "Big Boy."

We kind of back tracked a little when Mia was born and want to get back to where we were.

He is doing really well.

He has started to dress himself and comes down with very interesting outfits on.

In the picture I had to turn the shirt around because it was backwards but everything else he did on his own. :)

He has also started to line up his cars.

He wants to be in every picture that I take. I guess I should enjoy it while it lasts because it probably won't last long.

I love you so much Talon and am so glad you are part of our family.

Easter!

2011-04-27T17:45:00.000-07:00

This post is in backward order just so you know and I don't feel like fixing it. :)

Easter Sunday, our attempt at a family picture.

We spent the weekend in St. George with my family, the weather was great. I didn't want to come back to the cold weather here.

Me and Mia.

Nathan and Mia taking a Sunday morning nap.

The Easter bunny came. :)

When we have Easter with my side of the family we almost always spend it at my Grandparents Ranch. Talon absolutely love is there. He just loves being outside.

Going on a four wheeler ride.

Talon got these golf clubs from the Easter Bunny. Look at that form.

Four generation.

Hunting for eggs.

Mia hanging out with Great Grandpa Beatty. Mia is 6 weeks old now.

Shane using Talon's golf clubs.

I think the adults had just as much fun with them as the kids did.

Me and Talease practicing our stance.

My Dad.

Talon and I colored so eggs.

1 Month Old!

2011-04-13T13:28:00.000-07:00

Mia is such a good baby! I feel so lucky to have her! :) She is already sick of me taking pictures of her. It was so funny the other day Talon came down from his room with socks on his hands. I put socks on Mia's hands because she likes to put her hands by her face and will scratch herself. I asked Talon why he had socks on his hands and he said his hands were cold like Mia's. :)

Mia is 4 weeks old!

2011-04-11T12:45:00.000-07:00

Saturday afternoon taking a nap.

I just can't believe how fast time is going by.

Talon will be 3 in exactly 1 month and Mia is already 4 weeks old.

I feel so blessed to be the mother of these two wonderful spirits!

Mia's Photo Shoot!

2011-04-07T15:20:00.001-07:00

Get ready for picture overload! :)

She is so fun to take pictures of. :)

3 weeks old!

2011-04-06T10:43:00.000-07:00

Mia is now 3 weeks old! Time has sure gone by fast! She is the best baby and will only fuss when she gets hungry. I did a little photo shoot with her the other day she kept waking up and wasn't very happy with being woke up. :) I think I managed to get some good shots of her though. (more pictures to come once I have them all edited)

My BIG Helper!

2011-03-30T10:47:00.001-07:00

Talon is such a good big brother!

He absolutely LOVES to help.

Talon reading Mia a story. :)

Helping change her diaper.

Burping her.

He loves to give her hugs and kisses.

We love you so much Talon!

Two weeks old!

2011-03-29T15:31:00.001-07:00

I just can't believe how fast time is going by! I feel so blessed to have the best two kids in the world. They are feel our home with so much love and laughter. :) 8 days old

9 days old

10 days old

12 days old

13 days old

2 weeks old

Talon loves his little sister and is such a good brother and a big helper.

He wants our attention more now that Mia is here and is more quick to tantrum. If he feels he is not getting the attention he needs he will do a "no no" for more attention. We are working with this and trying to split up the attention we give equally.

Mia's first week!

2011-03-28T14:05:00.001-07:00

1 day old

2 days old

3 days old

4 days old

5 days old

6 days old

1 week old.

I can't believe how fast time has gone by and how much Mia has changed. :)

My Mom, Dad and my sister Talease were able to stay up for the week. They were such a big help I don't know what I would have done without them here.

Talon absolutely loved having them here and he still asks me if they are at the hotel. (He calls the hotel the hospital) I love you guys so much and thanks for all you did for us. :)

While we were in the hospital Mia lost about 5 ounces. I had a Dr. Appointment for her on the 17th and she had gained it all back plus some and was at 8lb 2 oz. The Dr. said she looked great.

INTRODUCING!

2011-03-19T14:10:00.001-07:00

Mia Mariann Thomas

My water broke at 1:15 am on March 12.

Luckily Nathan's parents were in town and they were able to come to our house and stay with Talon.

We hurried to the hospital. I was dilated to a 3, about 4 hours later they checked me again and I was dilated to a 6.

I got an epidural and and within 2 hours I was dilated to a 10 and ready to go.

My epidural didn't work very well and Mia was ready to come. My doctor was still on his way and made it just in time to catch her. :)

She arrived at 7:25 weighed 8lb and 20.5 inches long.

Nathan putting on her first diaper.

I love this picture!

Mia and me.

I wish Talon could have been in this picture.

Right after Nathan gave her a bath.

Talon and Mia. I love you both so much!!

I feel so blessed to have the two cutest kids in the world. They have the sweetest spirits and add so much joy and happiness to our lives.

I love you Mia.

Induced

2011-02-27T19:18:00.000-08:00

My last Dr. Appointment was last Thursday. My Dr. told me something that was kind of a surprise, he said he is going to be on vacation on my due date. He said he is leaving on the 16th and wont be back until about the 25th. He offered to have me induced on the 15th.

I think that sounds like a great idea.

Mia does measure a week and a half big so I might not even make it that long. He checked me and I am dilated to a 2 and am 75% thinned.

I am so excited for our little Mia to come, I just can't wait to see her and hold her.

I think we are all ready. I bought her crib and swing on line last night, as soon as that all gets here I will feel a lot more ready. :)

Valentine's Day!

2011-02-20T20:56:00.000-08:00

Valentine's day this year was great!

I made Nathan home made Chicken Enchiladas and Peanut Butter heart shaped cookies.

I am not the biggest cook, so when I do cook Nathan is really surprised.

Nathan got me these ear ring, they match a necklace he gave me for Christmas, and these beautiful flowers.

I love you Nathan, I don't know what I would do without you! xoxo

I can't believe I have only 30 days left until our beautiful Mia comes. :)

Saturday Mornings

2011-02-19T19:53:00.000-08:00

I think I have mentioned this before, but Talon absolutely loves to cook with Nathan.

He looks forward to Saturday morning when Nathan is home and they make breakfast together.

I hope this continues as he gets older. I am so grateful that Nathan enjoys cooking because to be honest I really don't. :)

Random Post

2011-01-27T11:23:00.001-08:00

Talon loves to copy what I do. It is so funny to watch him walk around with one of his cameras telling everyone to say cheese.

Talon got a Nut Cracker from his great Grandma, Nathan and him named it Jolly Roger. Talon loves to rap him in a blanket and carry him around the house.

He is going to be such a great big brother. :)

Talon's snow man was doing the limbo for about a week before it finally fell over.

At least on of my boys will smile for a picture. :)

I am now 32 weeks along and everything is going good!

Go Kart Racing!

2011-01-25T15:42:00.000-08:00

This year for Christmas we gave Nathan's brother tickets to go kart racing for their present.

We had done this for Nathan's birthday and really enjoyed it.

I didn't get to race this time, being pregnant and all.

They all had a great time.

Nathan is a really good racer and stayed in first most of the time.

SNOW!

2011-01-18T10:06:00.000-08:00

Nathan and Talon made a snow man. Do you like the Mohawk?

Talon's Snow Angels.

Making Snow Angels.

The snow was quite deep.

We finally decided on a name for out little girl coming in March. We decided on Mia. We are so excited for her to come.

Talon is excited to have a little sister. He got this nutcracker from his Great Grandma Thomas and has been treating it like a baby. We wrap it in on of his blankets and he carries it around the house. I'll post pictures latter.

Christmas

2011-01-09T16:24:00.000-08:00

Some of Talon's Christmas.

This year for Christmas we went to St. George and spent the holiday with my family there, at my sisters house.

I forgot to take my camera so didn't get any pictures.

We had a great time spending time with family and feeling the true meaning of the holiday.

I am now about 30 week along and feeling very pregnant. :) I know it's only going to get worse. Everything is going great thought. We found out that I don't have Gestational Diabetes this time around. :)

Disneyland!

2010-12-30T09:40:00.000-08:00

It has taken me quite a while for me to get all the pictures from our Disneyland trip edited.

Here are a few.

Talon absolutely loves Minny and Daisey.

Talon dancing with Daisey.

Talon and Mickey.

We went to a Character Breakfast they had at our hotel.

Family Photo in front of the Castle.

Goofy

Us in Mickey's house.

The Castle before the fireworks.

Over all we had a great time. The weather was great and Talon had a blast.

Santa

2010-12-19T22:35:00.000-08:00

While we were in California at Disneyland (pictures to come) Talon got to see Santa.

He was a little timid at first but after a while he sat on his lap and told him what he wanted for Christmas. He wants a Jessy doll from the movie Toystory. He already has Buzz and Woody.

The Beach

2010-12-17T10:09:00.000-08:00

This was Talons first time at the beach.

We walked the pier.

The water was really cold. Talon would run from the waves and scream really loud.

The weather was beautiful!

Talon loved the sand on his feet. He liked to chase the Seagulls and make them fly away.

Gingerbread Cabin

2010-12-08T16:47:00.001-08:00

Nathan built Talon a Gingerbread Cabin for us to decorate.

After we were all done.

The before

Christmas Time is Here!!

2010-12-07T20:34:00.001-08:00

Last week we got our Christmas decorations up.

I love putting everything up, it just makes me so excited.

Talon loved to help put the decorations on the tree.

He re-decorates it at least one time a day. I have found little presents in the tree like his play tools and some of his cars.

Something funny Talon said last night.

Talon took Nathan's sock off and then he began to examine his toes. He started to pull on the hair on Nathan's big toe and said "Its a spider." I laughed so hard. :)

Thanksgiving part 2

2010-12-02T14:08:00.000-08:00

Nathan's mom always has her Thanksgiving the Saturday after Thanksgiving so the whole family can be there.

We always have a great time with family and eating yummy food!

We played the Wii a lot and had a blast!

Grandma and Jonathan

Me dancing with my baby belly.

The next Backstreet Boy. :)

Overall we had a great Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving part 1

2010-12-01T11:31:00.001-08:00

We had a great Thanksgiving in Hurricane at my Grandma Beatty's house.

It is always great to see family and the food is always yummy!

Our new family picture.

Talon and Mathison always have a great time together.

Nathan, Talon and Mathison had a fun time riding trucks down the ramp.

The turkey and all the playing made Talon very tired.

My little Chef

2010-11-10T13:24:00.001-08:00

Talon absolutely loves the weekends when Daddy gets to stay home.

Saturday morning Nathan and Talon usually make breakfast. Last weekend they made a yummy omelet.

Talon is such a big helper and is always following Nathan and I around the house wanting to do what we are doing.

I can't believe how fast Talon is growing up.

Last Sunday was fast Sunday and people were bearing their testimonies in church. A little girl went up and I asked Talon if he wanted to go up and talk in the microphone to, he said he did. The first thing he said when I took him up was Hi! Then I had him say he loved Jesus and Mommy and Daddy. And that he like nursery. He did such a good job I couldn't quit smiling.

I know most of my posts are about Talon....sorry it just comes with being a mom and I love it. :)

Halloween

2010-11-01T15:37:00.001-07:00

Talon was Elmo for Halloween this year. He was so cute.

He loved to dress up and would say to people we saw "I'm Elmo."

Talon and his cousins.

We went to two different Trunk or Treats and Talon got so much candy.

It was so funny, random kids would come up to Talon and give him a hug. :)

Snowman!

2010-10-28T13:09:00.000-07:00

Talon and I made a Snowman yesterday. There was just enough snow to make one about the same size as Talon.

It was a first for Talon.

This picture reminds me of that little boy on The Christmas Story.

I remember growing up I would make a snowman almost every year, my mom loved them. I hope to continue this with my family.

It's A Girl!!!!

2010-10-20T18:18:00.001-07:00

I guess Talon got his wish, we are having a girl!

I am so excited!!

She is very active and looks great!

By the measurements they said I she look to be 19 weeks along. So my due date might actually be the 15th of March instead of the 22nd.

She was very shy and kept her hands in front of her face most of the time.

She stuck her thumb in her mouth and was sucking on it while we were looking at her. :)

We are so excited and can't wait to meet her in person. :)

Why?......Why?

2010-10-14T10:16:00.001-07:00

Talon's new thing has been to ask me 'Why?" after everything I say.

It was cute at first but now I find myself getting tired of it really fast. :)

He is so smart and loves to sing. Some of the songs he knows are, I am a child of god, Jesus wants me for a Sunbeam, The Barney song and may others.

He knows all his colors and shapes. We are working on letters now.

One of Talon's favorite things to eat is Chicken Noodle Soup, he asks for it just about every day.

He tends to feed himself with his right hand so I have no idea what hand he will end up using.

I asked him to smile and this is what he gave me while saying "Chuck E. Cheese."

I have started to feel the baby flutter around in my tummy. It is the best feeling, I love it. I am starting to get a little uncomfortable and my pants don't really fit. :) I'm about 17.5 weeks along now.

Conference Weekend

2010-10-06T14:48:00.000-07:00

We went to St. George for conference weekend this year.

On Saturday we went to the ranch and helped dig up potatoes.

I think there ended up being around 270 lb. of potatoes.

Aunt Eva being the cowgirl she is was able to saddle up the horses.

Talon loved riding. I was surprised he just got right on.

It was his first time on a horse.

Talon rode a four wheeler for the first time.

He didn't quite like this as well as the horse ride.

Talon is always an excellent helper. :)

He even helped get everyone wet.

It was great to listen to conference and enjoy the ranch.

Thanks Mom and Dad for letting us come down. Sorry Talon and I weren't felling our best and it made for some long nights for you.

Oh and if everyone doesn't know I am Pregnant again. I'm 16 weeks along. Everything has been good. I will hopefully do a official post about it soon. :)

Peach Days

2010-09-28T15:12:00.001-07:00

Every Year my Grandma Valentine has a party at her house during Peach Days in Brigham City.

We always have a great time and enjoy seeing family we haven't seen in a long time.

Talon and Grandpa.

Talon showing Daddy where his nose is. :)

Grandma rents a blow up jumping thing that all the kids love to play in.

Talon deciding if he wants to go in.

Left Hander....:)

2010-09-08T20:39:00.000-07:00

Yes I believe Talon will be left handed. :)

I can't believe how grown up he looks in this picture. I wish he would stop growing up so fast.

My Little Character

2010-09-01T10:29:00.000-07:00

Talon has turned into quite the little character. :)

Some of the funny things he has started to say are.

"That would be great" In the place of great he also adds "cool" and "so fun"

He love to say the prayer and often says funny things in them. The other day be blessed that he would be a good boy and go poo poo in the pottie. :)

I think he was trying to do a peace sign.

He thinks it is very funny to stick his tongue out when I am trying to get him to smile for the picture.

The Big 90!

2010-08-19T13:40:00.000-07:00

Nathan's Grandpa Thomas turned 90 this past week.

They had a nice birthday party for him, most of the family came.

I hope that when I turn 90 I still have a great mind the way Grandpa Thomas does.

SRV Reunion

2010-08-17T20:14:00.001-07:00

We had a great weekend at the cabin with my family.

It was such great weather and we had a good time playing games, fishing and just spending time with family.

Talon didn't know what to think about the fish.

Lucas caught two fish all by himself.

Talease and Shane

Talon is so cute for the camera. :)

Thanks for planning everything Mom and Dad we had a great time. Talon keeps asking to go back to the cabin.

JLB Reunion

2010-08-16T14:42:00.001-07:00

We had a great time this past weekend.

It was so great to see family we haven't seen in a long time.

We started the day out at a park. The kids loves the park and everyone had a good time playing Basketball and Tennis.

After that we went to a near by church and had lunch and of course we always have to have a talent show. Talon sung his ABC's for his talent.

Troy doing his piano Talent

DEL and Kim doing their piano talent.

Talease and Talon dancing to the music.

My mom had a amazing and funny talent.

She told a story about a family trying to blow out a candle and they couldn't. It was so funny!

Jed, Katie, Lucas and Kody did a couple of different songs that everyone did the actions along with.

Talon

Grandpa

Playing Basketball it is always a big competition with the Beatty family. ;)

24th of July.

2010-07-26T21:05:00.000-07:00

Pioneer day we had a blast this year.

We started it out with the parade. Talon loved it this year and was so excited as the floats and animal went by. Talon was so cute waving his little flag and waving to everyone on the floats.

We then had a barbecue at Nathan's grandma Thomas' house.

It was such a beautiful day!

We set up a slip and slide for the little kids.

They had so much fun playing in the water.

Talon ate about 4 big pieces of watermelon all by himself. :)

We finished up the evening with fireworks.

Talon wasn't to sure about the loud noises they were making, other than that he did good.

All in all it was a great day and we all slept well that night. ;)

BINKY FREE!!

2010-07-16T08:01:00.001-07:00

Monday night we went to Walmart.

Talon saw a toy that he really wanted. I asked him if he wanted to trade his Binky's for the toy and he said he did.

So we got him this Buzz Lightyear and had him watch us throw his Binky's in the trash.

He has been fine since.....he does still ask for them, we just remind him that his Binky's are in the trash and they are dirty and gross now. :)

The first couple of nights were rough but he is fine now. He only woke up once last night.

Swim!

2010-07-15T09:59:00.000-07:00

We have really enjoyed the swimming pool at our club house this year.

Talon loves to swim! Nathan and I have been working with him and he is getting really comfortable in the water.

Talon loves when his cousins come over and swim with him.

July 4th Weekend.

2010-07-14T08:42:00.000-07:00

For the fourth of July this year we went Camping with Nathan's family.

We always have a great time just relaxing, enjoying family and nature.

We always have yummy food. In the picture McKay is flipping his huge man cake. :)

Talon had fun blowing bubbles.

He loved getting very dirty.

I didn't love it quite so much.

Dirt fishing.

Nathan set up a gaming area in the tent.

Talon had so much fun doing different crafts with the kids.

Mom and Dad just relaxing. Thanks for letting us stay in your trailer.

I actually caught a decent smile.

McKay and Nathan trying to pull down a tree. They weren't very successful. :)

I love this dirty face.

Thanks to everyone who made this trip so fun.

Band Aid?

2010-07-08T09:52:00.000-07:00

Talon asked for a band aid and kept saying different spots he needed one.

So Nathan put one on his whole body. :)

Happy Fathers Day!

2010-06-22T20:46:00.001-07:00

Talon swinging with Nathan.

I just wanted to say a quick belated happy Fathers Day to all the Fathers in my life.

My Dad and Nathan's dad, thanks for being great example to us and for always being there for us.

Talon and I are so lucky to have Nathan. He is the greatest Dad and husband!

Happy Fathers Day, love you all so much.

Dolphin Swim!

2010-06-21T07:44:00.000-07:00

While we were in Cancun we had the opportunity to swim with Dolphins.

Nathan held on to their dorsal fins and the carried him through the water.

The Dolphins pushed my feet and I went up out of the water.

It was FUN!

The Dolphin giving me a kiss.

It was so awesome!

Souvenirs

2010-06-13T16:01:00.000-07:00

We brought Talon back this Maraca and Sombrero from Mexico.

CANCUN

2010-06-12T20:54:00.000-07:00

Nathan and I were able to take a vacation to beautiful Cancun Mexico.

We spent 4 days and 6 nights there.

It was so warm and humid. I think I prefer a drier climate. I don't like to feel like I am sweating all the time.

The resort was so nice.

The beach was heavenly!

I had never been to an ocean that looked turquoise before and is relatively calm.

I got my hair braided. Man....it is so hard to get a good nights sleep with those in.

We ate so much great food on this trip. I think I gained 10 pounds. :)

We went to a Spanish restaurant. They had flamenco dancers preform while you ate it was really good.

They had a lot of different activities the guest could go do. I placed first in a archery contest. I played soccer on the beach and participated in a rifle contest. I even did a belly flop in the pool as part of a game. :)

The pool.

The balcony you can see with the brown chair was ours.

The view out the back door of our room. Pool access baby!

There were these beautiful statues all over.

We got plenty of sun, I just wish the tan I got would stay awhile.

We just got there and we were a little tired from waking up so early and from all the flying.

When we first got to our room they had these cool swans made out of towels.

Over all we had a great trip, it was kind of short though. :)

Thanks so much to my parents for watching Talon for us. He had so much fun staying with them and didn't miss us at all.

Memorial Day

2010-06-11T11:50:00.000-07:00

For Memorial Day this year Nathan, Talon and I went to our cabin.

We always have a great time at the cabin.

Talon had a great time playing outside getting nice and dirty.

We always have to build a fire and roast marshmallows.

Talease and Shane.

Dad.

Me and Mom.

Talon getting hit by a snowball. :)

Talease and Talon.

There was a snow drift and Nathan and Talon made a snowman.

Me and Talease.

Nathan and Talon had fun singing on the Karaoke machine.

New Things

2010-06-10T08:00:00.000-07:00

A couple of weeks ago we were in St. George and we were able to go to the temple.

After the session we went on a little walk around the temple.

Nathan stopped me in front of the temple and we were talking about our wedding day 6 years ago. I remember it was so hot that day.

He pulled out a box and in it was.....

this beautiful ring.

It is exactly like my first one but the diamond is a little bigger. I lost my first one about 2 years ago.

Nathan spoils me rotten. :)

June 5th was our 6 year anniversary! Happy anniversary Nathan I love you so much!

Also I got my hair cut.

It is shorter than I have ever had it before but I think it turned out cute.

LAGOON

2010-05-23T17:27:00.000-07:00

We took Talon to Lagoon yesterday. It was his first time.

At first we were a little scared that he wasn't going to warm up to the rides.

We started out small and took him on rides we could go with him on. Then we put him by himself on the boats that go in a circle not very fast or anything.

The next thing we new he was going on almost all the rides he could go on, he still didn't want to go on the fast little roller coasters so I'm hopping next time maybe. :)

He loved all the animals.

We stayed for about 3 hours and then Talon was getting tired and it was time to go.

We have season passes this year so I didn't feel like we waisted any money by not staying very long.

So if anyone is going to be at Lagoon let me know and we can meet you there. Talon would love to have a little friend or cousin to go on the rides with!

"Talon" The Past Year.

2010-05-19T22:39:00.001-07:00

Sunshine

2010-05-19T21:51:00.000-07:00

I just have to say that I love this weather we are having!

Talon and I got to go to the park the other day and enjoy the sunshine.

I hope the weather has stopped being bipolar.

Don't you just love the Winnie the Pooh hat. :)

Still can't believe how fast he is growing up! :'(

Mothers Day

2010-05-11T07:32:00.001-07:00

I just wanted to say a quick happy mothers day to all the mothers in my life.

Thanks for your great examples and the support you show me.

These are the flowers Nathan got me for Mothers Day. I love them thanks Nathan!

Nathan and I got to talk in Church on Mothers Day. I always get super nervous and cry a lot.

In my talk I shared a poem that I wrote. I have never really wrote a poem before so I thought it was good for my first attempt.

Here it is.

What is a Mother?

A mother is someone who’s there.
Always starts her day with a prayer.
Best friends from the start.
She loves with her heart.
Her children she handles with care.

She’ll pick you up when you fall down.
Makes sure you never wear a frown.
With you she will cry.
Your tears she will dry.
Thinks her children deserve a crown.

It’s a joy to be a mother.
She stands for Jesus our brother.
Her love grows each day.
She won’t go astray.
She can compare to no other.

Talon had his 2 year old doctor appointment yesterday.

He is in the 25th percentile for his weight and the 100th percentile for his height. The doctors says he is doing great.

He finally has all his teeth. YAY!

2 YEARS OLD!

2010-05-10T19:36:00.000-07:00

I can't believe it.

Time goes by so fast.

We had Talon's birthday party at Chuck E. Cheese this year.

It was so fun, it was nice not to have to worry about anything besides just showing up.

Talon had a really good time with all his Cousins, Aunts, Uncles, Grandmas and Grandpas.

Talon and Grandma and Grandpa Thomas.

Talon loved all of his gifts.

Nathan and Talon playing a game.

The cake. Talon blew out the candles all by himself.

Us with Chuck E. Cheese

Talon and Chuck E. Cheese. He actually liked him which surprised me.

Right after he received his birthday crown.

Amy and Talon.

This is probably Talon's favorite ride.

Talon with Grandma and Grandpa Valentine.

A Fun Weekend!

2010-05-03T07:57:00.001-07:00

This last weekend Nathan, Talon and I went to Castledale.

It was fun to spend some time there just relaxing and enjoying the company.

Talon had fun with his cousins at a park.

Talon is working on getting his last tooth.

I'm so excited for him to have all his teeth!

Fun in the Sun

2010-04-19T23:03:00.001-07:00

Talon and I love this great weather we are having.

It is so fun to spend time outside, visiting parks and just enjoying the sunshine.

Talon thought the Dandelions smelled good.

He would put them to his nose and say "mm mm good."

My little rock climber. :)

He takes after his Dad.

Showing me an airplane.

23 Months Old!

2010-04-09T21:19:00.001-07:00

Talon got out this cowboy hat and was jumping around saying "yee haa."

Wow! He is getting so big!

He is putting together sentences and is quit the talker.

He has a very cute personality and it comes through more and more each day.

We love you so much Talon and can't believe you will be 2 in a month.

EASTER

2010-04-07T07:45:00.000-07:00

Nathan had to work late each night last week so Talon and I flew to St. George on Wednesday.

Talon loves to fly and did really good in the airplane.

The Friday before Easter we spent some time at a fun park near my Mom's house.

Kody and Talon play so well together.

We didn't go to the ranch this year like we usually do because of bad weather. Instead we had a BBQ at my Aunt and Uncle's house.

The food was super yummy!

Then we headed to a near by school to have an Easter egg hunt. Talon was more interested in playing on the toys than he was in finding eggs.

I love there faces in this picture. It looks like they are thinking.....do you ever stop taking pictures? :)

Easter Sunday, the Easter Bunny came and dropped a present off at the door for Talon.

All in all we had a great Easter....did miss Shane, Talease, Tia, Ben, Troy and Denise's family who couldn't make it this year.

SURPRISE!!!

2010-03-29T14:22:00.001-07:00

Saturday was Nathan's 30th Birthday!

I knew he wouldn't let me through a party for him so I decided to thought a surprise party.

He said he had no idea and I think I did a pretty good job at keeping the secret.

Nathan right after the surprise. I had to hurry and take out my camera. He was smiling but I was to late to catch it. :)

SURPRISE!!!!

Jonathan and Danny.

Me and Nathan's Dad.

The Birthday Boy.

My Mom and Dad.

We had Cake and Ice Cream.

Talon even got in on some of the driving. :)

They had a fun little arcade that the kids loved.

We went to a place called Fastkart Inc.

It was a blast Nathan had never been before.

In the picture above is Nathan and my brother Jed.

Nathan, our nephew Noah, Jed and David.

A big thanks to all who came. You really made this a great day for Nathan, he said it was the best birthday he has ever had. :)

It's been awhile....

2010-03-28T17:31:00.000-07:00

Since I haven't posted in awhile, I'll just catch up on a few things.

Talon loves to play with this gun. It shoots little soft disks so i really don't mind.

How does this thing work?

We had a visit from Nathan's parents.

Talon loves his Grandpas and Grandmas.

I got the whole set of Signing Time DVDs, books, CDs and flash cards.

Talon loves them.

In the picture he is signing ice cream.

Playing....

2010-03-15T10:39:00.000-07:00

Talon loves to play with his Dad.

We are so happy thing are starting to slow down for Nathan at work and we get to see him more.

Love you Dada.

22 Months Old!

2010-03-11T16:07:00.000-08:00

Wow! I can't believe Talon is almost 2.

We finally had a warm enough day that Talon could be at the park and not have to have a coat on.

He loves to sing his ABC's and can count to 20.

We just bought the whole collection of Signing Time DVDs, he loves to watch them and learn all the new signs, it amazes me how fast he picks them up.

He Has His Moments......

2010-03-05T11:05:00.000-08:00

Just like any other kid Talon troughs tantrums. :)

He will jump up and down while making this face and whine if he doesn't get his way.

Nathan put his socks on Talon.

He wouldn't let me take them off of him.

Talon has been letting me put his hat on him.

I told him if he wants to go to the park he needs to wear the hat.

He puts it on during the day and then walks to the door expecting to get to go to the park right then . :)

Park Fun!!!

2010-03-03T15:08:00.001-08:00

The weather is finally warm enough that Talon and I have been able to take his trike out to a couple of parks.

Talon loves slides and swings.

I took these pictures with my phone, I think they turned out OK considering.

New Toy..

2010-03-01T16:53:00.000-08:00

We have been needing a new vacuum for a while now and bought this new one.

It is nice I love it.

Talon loves to play with Mr. Potato Head.

He will dress up to along with the potato heads.

I love this little boy life would be dull with out him. :)

Fame....

2010-03-01T16:49:00.000-08:00

Last week Nathan and I got to go to our nephew Jonathan's play.

He did a great job and is so funny on stage.

The play was Fame......not a big fan of the play but Jonathan did good. :)

Great job Jonathan!

SPAGHETTI

2010-02-24T21:40:00.000-08:00

Yep that is what we had for dinner tonight.

Talon loved it. ;)