Wednesday, December 24, 2014
Change
Last year when we were deciding to move back to Arizona or stay in Maryland it was a really hard decision. I had closed that door to Arizona and to go back was hard, but right. We have been in Arizona for almost a year and it has been a bumpy ride. It took me a while to really embrace being in Arizona and now I love it. Right now one of the utility companies basically shut down solar. So the guys are moving areas to a different utility company. I thought for sure we would have to move soon but hopefully we can stay in Arizona for a little bit until they can figure out a plan. Brandon and Adam keep talking about Vegas. Vivint won't be there for another 6 months but I think it gives them hope that there is a better option out there for them than what Arizona has been. Vivints back up plan is California. Nobody wants to do that but I'm sure things will work out. Hopefully we can finish up in Arizona until Vegas opens up. I just hope 2015 is smoother than 2014.
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
The only thing constant in life is change
It's been over 2 years since my last post.
Since that time we have moved 4 times and we have not done alarms.....
Recap- summer of 2012 spent in Alabama. Evening walks, pink berry, Anthropologie, BBQ, humid, the beach.
Fall 2012- Provo
Hiking, eating our way through Provo, family, Adam finished college, temple Mondays, lunch dates with temple friends , the mountains, parks
Winter 2013- Arizona
Life changes, figuring out what to do, quality time spent with Adam, great weather, Mexico, big decisions, lighting design, Vivint solar, getting pregnant, girls camp.
Summer 2013- Idaho
Moving to Maryland from Arizona, excitement, home, horses, buttercup, Rambo, best summer.
Fall 2013- Maryland
Adventures, traveling, DC, Baltimore, Annapolis, Philadelphia, NY, Disney Cruise, Sunday dinners with the Toones, good friends, good money, Craigslist, big plans, find out we are having a BOY! Big changes
Went home for Christmas and didn't go back to MD. 😢
Winter 2014
Moved to Arizona, Adam and Brandon DMs, working in California, set up Arizona office, have a valentine baby, Heinz, adjust to life with a new baby, Arizona life, pool time, ISR swimming, summer in Idaho, family reunion, shopping, camping(once), traveling, Mexico, flagstaff, Grand Canyon, hunting, Utah, comfortable, Vivint solar, one problem after another, friends, family, Vivint wives, bunco, food group, longest time we've lived in one place.
As the new year is coming up we have more big decisions to make. And it sucks. I loved Maryland and didn't want to leave. There were so many things to do, we were comfortable, and we had great friends. It has taken me a year to start loving AZ even with having my best friend/SIL down the road, 
and now we might have to move. I just pray that we make the right decision. Lord we will go where you want us to go!
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Making our way to Alabama!
The first two days we made our way to Oklahoma. Liam actually did pretty good. A nice surprise! I stayed in the back seat with him most of the time and entertained him. I sang a lot of songs, we didn't have to bring out the iphone too often. He has a hard time falling asleep in his car seat so I have to pat him till he is out. But overall I feel like the trip went faster with him. I fed him, played with him, and then patted him to sleep. We had it figured out by the time we got to Alabama!
We had to stop on the side of the road to change him and that was probably the most eventful part of the drive! It was pretty boring. I wanted to do a dives, diners, and drive ins road trip but we didn't plan it out very well. There was only three stops and we missed them all. Maybe on the way home.
The first night stopping was rough though, he was up all night. But he did a little better in Oklahoma. We made it to Oklahoma and got to spend a few great days with Kim and her family.
Spending time with them was so much fun! We rarely get to see them and so I look forward when we are able to stop on our way across country. It is kind of tradition to go eat at the Hmong Cafe. Adam can brush up on his Hmong speaking skills and eat good food. Adam was able to fix Kim and Dirks car. Asher loved Liam! Liam loved playing with his cousins. It is always great to spend time with them.
After another 10 hour drive we made it to Alabama!! Our home for the summer!
We had to stop on the side of the road to change him and that was probably the most eventful part of the drive! It was pretty boring. I wanted to do a dives, diners, and drive ins road trip but we didn't plan it out very well. There was only three stops and we missed them all. Maybe on the way home.
The first night stopping was rough though, he was up all night. But he did a little better in Oklahoma. We made it to Oklahoma and got to spend a few great days with Kim and her family.
Spending time with them was so much fun! We rarely get to see them and so I look forward when we are able to stop on our way across country. It is kind of tradition to go eat at the Hmong Cafe. Adam can brush up on his Hmong speaking skills and eat good food. Adam was able to fix Kim and Dirks car. Asher loved Liam! Liam loved playing with his cousins. It is always great to spend time with them.
After another 10 hour drive we made it to Alabama!! Our home for the summer!
Sunday, May 20, 2012
April
We've been in Alabama for a month now! Catching up on things......
One of my best friends moved to Utah so we hung out a lot before we left for Alabama. Liz is one of the most fun people to be around. We have been friends since we were little so it was fun to get together and have some fun, We went out to lunch, went shopping, and enjoyed the warm weather.
Then Liam and I caught a ride up with Liz to Rexburg for a week. Liam cried most of the way there. :(
Being home was great. Adrienne and Jess were up and Kacie was still home so we were able to have Easter together.
My Mom and I took Kacie and the kids to the airport and after we decided to go to a nursery. I got Liam out and realized we had a blowout on our hands. It wasn't too bad so I figured it would be ok to go in with my mom and pick put some flowers......until gross sticky baby poop was coming out from every possible place and getting all over me. My Mom thought it was pretty funny, all we could do was laugh especially as I am trying to discreetly carry him out of the busy nursery and I have a big glob of poop on my arm and all over my shirt. I got back to the car and.....I had forgot to grab diapers but luckily I had wipes. I wiped him and myself up clean and put a blanket around him for coverage. He loved being naked though! He was happy as a clam.
He started army crawling a few days before we went up to Rexburg and was getting and better by the time we left. Rambo was afraid of Liam. It was hilarious how Rambo was acting and then he got used to him and Liam wasn't so scary after all.
My poor Mom had 3 kidney stones that week. 3! And you would never know. We had planned on driving back to Utah and then she was going to go to St. George for a week. She was determined to go and when she is determined it happens!( I know where I get my determination from!)
But luckily Liz was still in Rexburg and so I was able to catch a ride home with her so my Mom didn't have to worry about going until she felt better.
And Liam cried a lot on the drive back home to Provo. I was not looking forward to driving 30 hours to Alabama with him. He doesn't like to be strapped in- he is always busy so to be stuck is so hard for him.
And last before we went to Alabama I went with my ward friends to the temple. I had been going to the temple every Monday with a few of the older ladies. They are awesome and such great examples and so much fun. I loved going with them and I loved going to the temple. I was blessed that Adam was able to watch Liam. I had a last night out with my friend and neighbor. Adam and I got lucky to have such good neighbors and such a great ward.
One of my best friends moved to Utah so we hung out a lot before we left for Alabama. Liz is one of the most fun people to be around. We have been friends since we were little so it was fun to get together and have some fun, We went out to lunch, went shopping, and enjoyed the warm weather.
Then Liam and I caught a ride up with Liz to Rexburg for a week. Liam cried most of the way there. :(
Being home was great. Adrienne and Jess were up and Kacie was still home so we were able to have Easter together.
My Mom and I took Kacie and the kids to the airport and after we decided to go to a nursery. I got Liam out and realized we had a blowout on our hands. It wasn't too bad so I figured it would be ok to go in with my mom and pick put some flowers......until gross sticky baby poop was coming out from every possible place and getting all over me. My Mom thought it was pretty funny, all we could do was laugh especially as I am trying to discreetly carry him out of the busy nursery and I have a big glob of poop on my arm and all over my shirt. I got back to the car and.....I had forgot to grab diapers but luckily I had wipes. I wiped him and myself up clean and put a blanket around him for coverage. He loved being naked though! He was happy as a clam.
My poor Mom had 3 kidney stones that week. 3! And you would never know. We had planned on driving back to Utah and then she was going to go to St. George for a week. She was determined to go and when she is determined it happens!( I know where I get my determination from!)
But luckily Liz was still in Rexburg and so I was able to catch a ride home with her so my Mom didn't have to worry about going until she felt better.
And Liam cried a lot on the drive back home to Provo. I was not looking forward to driving 30 hours to Alabama with him. He doesn't like to be strapped in- he is always busy so to be stuck is so hard for him.
And last before we went to Alabama I went with my ward friends to the temple. I had been going to the temple every Monday with a few of the older ladies. They are awesome and such great examples and so much fun. I loved going with them and I loved going to the temple. I was blessed that Adam was able to watch Liam. I had a last night out with my friend and neighbor. Adam and I got lucky to have such good neighbors and such a great ward.
Monday, March 26, 2012
St. George
Adam and I decided to go to St. George and spend time with our Grandparents. Sadly my grandparents were busy but it was a great to spend time with Adams grandparents. Jess and Mike were down there and that was really fun to hang out with them. Poor baby had a hard time sleeping at night but over all it was a great weekend!
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Determination
Liam gets this look in his when he sees something and he zones in on it and is determined to get it! I love it! He is growing up so fast.
2 bottom teeth
Liam has his two bottom teeth! They poked through 2 weeks ago and it looks like he has a few more about to poke through any day now. I like what my sister said, "teething rocks their world." and it has! He is a champ though and hasn't been too fussy! Or fussier than normal, sleeping is a different story!
Masquerade
On Facebook I saw an event for a Masquerade party. It was at an old mansion and it sounded fun. I'm always for a dance party. Jess, Mike, Brandon, and Kacie were the only ones who could come. It was fun to be together and get dressed up, but I was thinking it was going to be a little different. But it was a normal college dance though, more for single kids. It took me back to high school dances with Adam. It was still fun and Adam and Mike had quite the dance moves. I loved dancing and letting loose. I wasn't worried about Liam at all because I have the best neighbor who watched him for us.
We didn't last too long. We all had to tip back some red-bull to make it through a few more songs!(except Kacie who is a glowing beautiful pregnant woman!)
We didn't last too long. We all had to tip back some red-bull to make it through a few more songs!(except Kacie who is a glowing beautiful pregnant woman!)
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