Where has April Gone?

This month has just flown by! It is always a super busy month because there are so many of my families birthdays. But anyhow first I have to say I am super excited that my brother Tyson got his mission call! He is going to Puerto Rico, and leaves on May 20th to the MTC. That is so soon but I can't wait, I am so proud of him for making the decision to go!

Second, Easter last weekend was so much fun. Ashlyn really got into the annual Bailey Easter Egg Hunt at my parents house. She loved looking for everything and so surprised every time, it was very cute! Then we had Easter dinner with the Reads. Ashlyn has been on this kick about marriage and where we get married. She kept saying, "I'm going to marry Jonah!" Now if you ask her where she is getting married she will say, at the temple. But then she usually proceeds to say with Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Little Mermaid because she thinks they all live in the temple. One time while talking about the temple I told her she will look like a princess when she gets married so she made the correlation that they all live there and get married there too.

Lastly, Brooklyn is 10 months old! Holy cow I can't believe it. She is starting to have her little personality pop out. She is a big mama's girl. Already has taken 6 steps on her own, so walking is just a matter of time! She is a very inquisitive little girl loves to get into things and watches everything her big sister does. I love watching her learn and discover new things, it so much fun being a mom!

Disneyland!!

We went 2 weeks ago to Disneyland! Or should I say what Ashlyn calls it, Dizzyland. I don't know if I have ever been so excited for a trip to Disneyland in my life (and my family has been there quite often). But this was the first time I got to see Ashlyn be old enough to take it all in. Oh my goodness she was so ecstatic when she saw each princess! There is this new Fairytale Fantasy Land where you get to meet 3 princesses at a time and they take your pics, sign your book, and then the princess dress store that you of course can't pass getting your princess a dress. So we spent much time back there! It was so cute to see her meet Cinderella (her favorite princess) she was giggling and jumping up and down! I loved watching her. I couldn't believe Ashlyn went on almost everything but 2 things that she wasn't tall enough for. Yes, she went on Matterhorn and the monster didn't even scare her...she thought he was a silly monkey. Yes, she went on Splash Mountain and loved it. The last time we went on it she got soaked but realized we all did and started laughing and singing "zippidie do da"! But her favorite rides were Toy Story and Monsters Inc.

Brooklyn did great on her first plane ride there! She was such a happy baby the whole trip. On the rides that we could take her on she would sit so still just taking it all in! I guess that is what we all do our first time! She luckily got lots of grandma time while we rode the big rides which my mom loved. On the way home she had a hard plane ride. She had just cut another bottom tooth earlier in the trip and the started to get real fussy the last hour of the plane ride. I was trying everything that I could in my seat of the pane and all of the sudden right after take off...she threw up all over! Lovely smell for the rest of the ride but she fell asleep and was happy. The day after we got back she had her 9 month appointment (yes she is 9 months already) she apparently has a double ear infection! So that explains the plane ride, but I still can't believe what a calm happy baby she was with her ears hurting the whole trip.

We also went down to watch Aubrey compete at the cheerleading national competition. Mountain View did great they got 1st in both categories they entered into and got best overall. And I have to add Aubrey is such a cute cheerleader! She flew in this one part in their dance and she was picture perfect! Way to go Aub!

Well Brandon and I had such a great trip with my family as we always do. So much fun talking, playing, eating, and bonding even closer. Thank goodness for families! Ashlyn still asks every day if we can go back to "Dizzyland"!

Whats been going on?

Well I was going to post an update about what has been happening with the Reads but not much is really going on right now. Brandon is still working hard as always and can't wait to get out and start golfing and for March Madness to start (both are not too far away)! I am just loving being a mom there's nothing more rewarding than to watch your kids learn and grow! Ashlyn is still the boss and was able to participate in a dance clinic again. She did so good until her bow fell out then spent the rest of the song trying to fix her hair, it was so cute! She is such a great big sister, loves to do arts and crafts, dressing up as a princess or a cheerleader is daily, and has a WILD imagination! Brooklyn just turned 8 months last week and is growing like crazy. She is steam-rolling to get from one place to another, giggles at everything, now has enough hair for a tiny ponytail, and is pulling herself up on things...so not too much long until she is running with Ashlyn! Well we are all happy and healthy and loving life!

Our 5 Year Anniversary!

On January 24th we celebrated our 5 year anniversary. I can't believe its has been 5 years, I feel like I have known Brandon forever but at the same time it seems like yesterday that we got married. I just feel so lucky to have Brandon as my husband, a father to our girls, and my best friend. I can't even think of how life would be without him, he always knows what I need or ways to help me. He is constantly making me smile and laugh brightening each and every day. I absolutely love watching him with our girls! He is such an awesome father and provider of our family! I know that we were meant to be I have always said he is my prince charming and he surely is! (Even though he does get to play prince charming now with Ashlyn as Sleeping Beauty and he as the prince) I just want him to know that I love him so much and am so thankful for all he stands for and for all he does!

So for our anniversary we went to Barbacoa, which was very good! However there was a near death experience with some meat getting stuck, me not knowing the hymlic, and Brandon choking and puking numerous times at the table! After two trips to the bathroom making himself throw up and then FINALLY the meat coming dislodged, Brandon returned to the table a little frazzled and tired but ready to finish his delicious meal! After it was all done and over we were laughing about it and then enjoyed the rest of the evening with each other. It was so nice to have good quality alone time with Brandon. It was wonderful night! I love you Hunny! xoxo

Sledding Fun!

Last weekend we went up to our cabin with my family. We had such a blast sledding and playing in the snow. There was so much snow we had to hike into the cabin and the snow filled the entire deck up which is always a great opportunity to make snow forts on the deck. Ashlyn had fun sledding she was a little more hesitant than last year but she still went down the big hill. She got so worn out that she ended up falling asleep on the tube with Brandon. We always enjoy our fun times with my family and the cabin is such a relaxing close get-a-way! We just love the snow!

Christmas 2008

I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season! We had such a great time with our family and friends. Christmas was such a blast being able to have Ashlyn totally into and understand the whole Santa coming. She really didn't like Santa all that much, every time she would see him she would hide behind me or Brandon and say I dont want to sit on his lap. So Christmas Eve she started to get the idea of it when we celebrated Christmas with the Reads. We had a yummy dinner, sang Christmas carols (my favorite part but I only listen I don't sing), and opened presents. Then getting ready for bed Ashlyn helped put out some milk and cookies for Santa and thought that was really cool. So in the morning she was so excited that Santa came she saw all the presents and said, "Thank you Santa!" Then when she opened her Sleeping Beauty doll she looked at her and said, " Hi Sleeping Beauty I Ashlyn nice to meet you!" It was tons of fun. And Brooklyn of course too little to get what was going on but did really like playing with the wrapping paper and bows. Then went to the Bailey's for the traditional scones and games for the rest of the day. It is so awesome to have all family so close to spend the holidays with. Christmas always has such a special feeling to it and its so great to be reminded of our Savior, Jesus Christ. I am so thankful for all that He has done for me and for what an example He is to me.

Christmas 2008

Cheerleading

This past weekend Ashlyn got to participate in her first little cheerleading clinic. She was too young but since my sister is a cheerleader they were so nice and let her do it anyways. So she learned a cheer and a little dance. Then performed it at half time last Saturday! Her first performace...I got nervous...but she did so good. She got out there and while waiting for the music to start she spotted her Daddy and Mommy and gave us a little wave hello. She actually did most of the moves. I was so proud of her! It is so much fun watching her now if you tell her to do her cheerleading she has her own version of the dance she remembers and performs it all the time. She is so much fun to watch!

Happy Thanksgivng!

Brandon & I love this time of year our tree went up a little late this year usually its up right after Halloween but this year it was up the 2nd week in November. But what a great way to kick off the holiday season!

I just want to take a minuet and count some of my blessings in my life! First, my wonderful best friend my husband! He keeps me going and is my better half! For his stable job and all his hard work he puts into his career, he is awesome! And lately I don't know what i would do without him. He has helped me with our little difficult baby. (Don't worry she's getting less cranky!) Second, my two sweet girls. I can't even describe the blessings and happiness they bring to me each and every day! Third, all our extended family I love them all so much and its so great to have them all in town so close by.

Ever since Brandon and I have been married we are grateful to have LouAnne do Thanksgiving on Wednesday so we can all stay and just relax and not have to run in between both sides! So thanks to her Thanksgiving is 2 days and actually relaxing! We had a great time with all our families they are all so fun! Thanks LouAnne and mom for the yummy Thanksgiving dinners! Then of course us crazy Bailey's shopping tradition on Black Friday. We start off with breakfast then off shopping for the rest of the day. It is so much fun and it's always great to get a good deal! Happy Thanksgiving!