I Love Kelly

I've never really considered myself a 'Kelly Clarkson Fan'. Don't get me wrong, I've known I really like her and always have, but I've never owned any of her albums. I had a few of her songs, but haven't replaced any of them since my computer and music got stolen last year.

This weekend I went with my friend Brooktynn to go see Kelly at the Arizona State Fair. I realized something. I love Kelly Clarkson. It's true. There are many reasons and I will list a few:

1. The girl can sing. You can't argue with that, especially if you hear her sing the blues.

2. Her music is great.

3. She's curvy.

4. She and her music are clean and appropriate.

5. She's modest (which may have something to do with curves)

6. She took a picture with Flat Stanley on stage for her nephew(I bet he had the best Flat Stanley book, hands down).

Anyway, we had a blast.

We desperately wished we were somewhere we could stand up and dance the whole time. We agreed we might be a little old for that, and I am definitely a little pregnant for it. Oh to be 14 again. Thankfully, Brooktynn brought us glow bracelets to help us feel young and hip.

I have to mention the other stars of the show. First, there was the lady sitting near us who was really feeling the music, violent hand motions and all (even though she didn't know many of the words). Second, there was the awesome man down on the floor with the stellar dance moves (spinning included).

Thanks, Brooktynn for inviting me and helping me realize that I not only like Kelly Clarkson, but that I love her! Consider me a 'Kelly Clarkson Fan'. Also, thanks the photos.

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We went to the carnival at my mom's school about a week and a half ago and came home with this guy:

We decided since he's lasted this long we can make the announcement :)

He'll probably be belly up tomorrow...

I feel really weird about this next photo. It's for Liz. I don't know why, but it seems really weird to me to post maternity pictures. I don't think it's weird when other people do it, but I just feel awkward about it. Here's one anyway:

Happenings...

The last week or so has been super busy. Last week I had two exams that opened and closed at the same time because I have the same instructor for both classes. That turned out well, got A's on both tests :) Tyler and I took a break from studying on Wednesday because it was such a beautiful day. We decided to head over to the lakes for a walk...

Saturday was Stormy's bridal shower. It turned out great. I don't have any pictures from the shower because I didn't think to take out my camera until it was over, but I do have this adorable picture of Macy:

We went to the ASU game in the afternoon. Lame. They only lost to Cal by 2 points, but they should have lost by a much larger margin. They played terribly. That night we were planning on going to a Halloween party but I was way too beat and my feet were a little too swollen. We did, however have some very special trick-or-treaters.

(Laney is in the foreground because before the picture is finished being taken she rushes to see herself on the camera)

Sunday evening Chris, Brooke, and the kids came over for dinner. (Ribs were on super sale at Fry's...we got a huge rack for six bucks) They kids had way too much fun. Uncle Tyler convinced them to play "Caterpillar".

Basically he rolls the kids up in a fluffy comforter so they can't move and everyone laughs.

Abigail and Laney LOVED it! They laughed and laughed and it didn't take them long to figure out how to get out (Roll back until you're unwrapped)

Craig didn't love it so much. He kind of panicked. I don't think I blame him.

They dog piled Daddy in the love sac.

And played who knows what with Uncle Tyler.

I love having them over and I love that for some reason they have so much fun at our house!

In other news: I registered- at the hospital and for my classes next semester. I can't believe that our little monster is going to be here so soon. We are getting super excited...and also a little nervous! As for my class registration... I registered for 18 credits next semester! I'm crazy, I know. It's just that if I buckle down and take 18 that will be it, I will be d-o-n-e done! I won't have to worry about taking (or paying for) any summer classes to finish up and I will be a college graduate! Oh that sounds so great! Tyler is also going to have to load up next semester. Life will be crazy, that's for sure! I hear that when they're brand new is the time to do it. He'll be sleeping A LOT so hopefully I'll be able to get all of my work done during his nap times. Online classes are very hit or miss with how much work they are so we'll just have to see. We are definitely open to the idea of dropping a class if it turns out to be too much; taking one summer class won't be the end of the world :)

Anyway, we've got a lot to look forward to this month:

*I'm going to the fair on Saturday with my friend Brooktynn to see Kelly Clarkson

*Stormy is getting married

*My friend Jen is getting married on Saturday and will have her Arizona reception later in the month

*Thanksgiving in Eagar

*Kyle and Tara are coming to town!

*Hopefully it will cool down for real! What's with this?? 94 degrees on November 3rd?! Let's save the record matching high temps for a year that I'm not pregnant, thanks! :)

On My Christmas List...

this:

or this:

or this:

(would be personalized for my baby boy of course)

I can't decide. I love them all. All found here.

This stuff is great. SO adorable and very reasonably priced.

Love it.

"I LOVE the dog park!" and other adventures

So my brother, Chris is in Denver for training for his new job. This past weekend Brooke went to go visit him and we watched the kids. We had a great time.

We kicked off the weekend with a picnic at the park. Grammy rules!

Abigail and Tyler had fun with the kids meal decoder...

Then we got up way to early on Saturday... and played...

Then crashed...

Today (Monday) we took Craig and Laney to the dog park to play with Daisy. They had a blast. Craig kept saying "I LOVE the dog park!"

We all had fun but those kids sure were glad to have their mommy home. I was glad to have their mommy home too, I'm royally exhausted. I can't wait to do this every day :)

I'm in love...

...with my new curtains. I love them. I love Cost Plus. I love sales.

I'll probably end up pulling them back on a hook or something. Next: acquire metal wall hanging. hang frames, make more frames, and give birth so I have cute baby pictures to put in said frames. :)

P.S. You may not be able to tell because the pictures are small, but they are BLURRY! Ugh, I really want that new camera!

Pictures

So I want to post pictures, I really do. The problem is we don't have any pictures to post. We forget to take the camera anywhere, but when we do actually take pictures most of them end up blurry. Frustrating. So after much consideration over what to get with our credit card reward we decided to spend it on this beauty:

But alas, I haven't convinced Tyler that we need it before black Friday. :(