Ahlquist Family

pics

2010-08-17T21:26:00.001-07:00

teaser from my photographer! The site for these pics was fun. It was old and broken down.
a barn and an old house with this old doll that Jaden found while exploring. The neighbors kitty came to check out the action and the kids had fun chasing it around. Madison was nice and I love how they turned out! can't wait to see the rest after she gets back from colorado.

www.madmariephotography.com

cancun!

2010-08-17T20:20:00.001-07:00

This hotel was sooo nice The Royal in Cancun is where we stayed! I would go here every time- it was adults only and all inclusive. Just me and Cody went for a week and his mom had our kids- She is so nice! We needed this vacation!

This is one of our activities at xplor where we went ziplining, four wheeling, underground cave swimming. It was awesome!

chichen itza ruins. Cody bought this stone carving from this kid. It took him 2 weeks of carving. we bought it for $30- I felt bad about that. what if we only made that much in 2 weeks- how do you survive? Anyway there were natives all over the place selling stuff and it was very interesting.

The ruins were amazing! Although I was so darn hot there it made it less amazing in that way! ha ha! But seriously it was awesome...and hot! Nope I am quite the temperature princess. Cody did better and went and took pics of some other ones that we didn't have time to walk over to.

I did buy a jade and sterling necklace with the mayan calendar on it- I have yet to wear it but it is cool.

How does that little kid do this weather behind me? Elton John was coming here to perform this weekend- and no we weren't here for that, but they were setting up this huge production for him.

This was a cenote on the way to the ruins. People were cliff jumping into it. It was gorgeous- we didn't have enough time to get all wet so we just watched. It was so pretty.

Me and my new boyfriend at the xcaret dinner show. I was freezing at this- see what I mean temp princess?!

The food at the hotel was so wonderful. We were trying to speak spanish to the waiters. Cody asked for more Orangho juice and he looked so confused- he said, " I know english". cody said oh did I ask for orange juice? waiter said um no! he he we laughed about that forever!

Our view from our balcony

Inside the lobby of the hotel. This hotel is the nicest I have ever been to. The staff was at your every beck n call! Wow! I felt likt royalty here- Best hotel in Cancun

Our view again. I watched this everyday and it just melts your stresses away!

I was exploring our hotel and even the bathroom was awesome. that walk in shower had a view of the ocean even!

View from the door

That tub was a jetted hot tub and turndown service even filled it up with bath salts and lit the candles "turn down service" was so nice. I thought it would be so easy to do myself (well it would be) but man it was nice to come home to.

Cheese! so happy about this comfy bed! Yea for vacations! I want to go again already!

catch up

2010-08-17T19:53:00.000-07:00

Jaden and his cousin Sam batman forever! Jaden gets in his own little world frequently and plays guys! He will cha, ha, make sword sounds and bombs blowing up sounds all the time! These two can play guys more hours! It is so funny!

Jaden and Ashli at salt air before the stinky season. There is a hot air balloon festival there over labor day this year that looks cool. We are going to check it out. And we are going to try floating in it if it seems clean enough just to say we have. ha ha Let ya know how that goes!

Also at the salt flats.

My niece Bryn and me shared our birthday party this year. She's so cute! also my mom and Jaden is in the pic

cody, Terry, Ashli and Jaden at my house

My dad and Ashli.

Ashli has been refering to a sister (and no I am not pregnant and can't ever be again anyway- hysterectomy and all...) who died, She talks about this quite a bit- just an interesting tidbit.

She says funny things like when I ask "ashli have you made your bed? she will say I already did that last year!" lol its last year for everything. "I can do that ever I want!" Also if I start saying "I'm only gonna..." She will start singing "I'm only gonna break break and break break yours heart! I love her songs! Ashli loves coloring and puzzles.

I asked Jaden to go get ready for church and this is what he came back wearing! So cute I wanted to just let him wear it! ha ha. He pretends that saw is a gun. Everything is some kind of a weapon to this kiddo!

Me at home! I like to frame the kids drawings and activities and change them out all the time. I love it. I need to get the frames that open up while hanging on the wall from Pottery barn. They are the bomb!

jessica wedding party

2009-10-12T15:09:00.000-07:00

Ashli playing in the fountain! I love this pic

it was dreadfully hot

Jaden and Issac played with the knifes at Market Street Grill. I just gave up and let him...

Bachelorette party

sisters! ohhhh

Ashli is 3!

2009-06-23T21:01:00.000-07:00

Tink party! so fun and nice weather!

Isaac loved giving the gifts to Ashli

I loved the silly straws and oh yea I am not good at cakes and such but Ashli loved these...

A family party at my moms- there's Jessica and Bre

Jaden had fun playing badmitton...

Bryn looks fabulous with her princess jewels on huh!?

Grandma and Grandpa Ahlquist came to visit. Ashli is a grandpa girl for sure

Courtney was even here! aww miss her tons!

Jess helped finish up the cupcakes- yummy! It was a fun day!

dad went out of town

2009-06-08T17:02:00.000-07:00

This pic came up to the top so I will explain. Cody went out of town for 5 days. I feel for single parents out there! Anyway here he is when he got home, he was WAY jet lagged and was sick for the rest of the day- yuck but still kind of funny to me! He must have rubbed off on Ashli- they are both in the zone!

Things we did when he was gone- the kids painted their own nails while I was on the phone. lucky for me it didn't get anywhere...

Puzzles

swimming lessons have been fun at the fitness center

Ashli can swim laps now! no not really but she kept getting in the pool in her clothes so I just put her in the tiny lessons! Problem solved

Batman and batgirl adventures

Ashli's pretty piggies

so cute little swimmers

went for a walk to throw rocks into buckets- they loved it! And we got eaten by a zillion knats! Evil little things...

So it was a fun day everyday, but we were glad for Cody to come home, especially me when the house is eeriely quiet and creaky...

mothers week

2009-05-13T21:18:00.000-07:00

somehow these pics are out of order. oh well. Jaden is in preschool- it's so cute and I still can't believe it some days!

Anyway here is our conversation: I just picked him up from school and am driving home...

(me)Ashli, please get in your carseat, if that policeman pulls us over, mommy is in big trouble

(Ash) And you will die? And uh-I will go to another persons house to live?

(me) just get your buckles on- jaden please don't tease your sister!

(jaden) but mom I made you something...

and he gives me this little book that he colored in school and I open it up and instantly start crying and have to pull over the car because I can't see now and safely drive ha ha

(jaden) looking at me funny says, mom are you sad?

(me) no buddy, I am happy, sometimes moms cry when they are happy! thank you so much

(jaden) I love you mom...

(Ashli) love ya

Isn't it nice to get a reminder once in a while... the whole reason I am a mom...the simple things in life...and to cry over a beautiful paper booklet?

Ashli's drawing for me

Jaden's drawing for me.

They were fighting over the markers while coloring- but who cares right?

I love being their mom!

finally warm!

2009-05-05T15:25:00.000-07:00

see these pots? Next week they are getting flowers! I can't wait!

I love seeing the blossoms on the trees! It makes me happy. I went to womens conference in Provo, with cody's sisters and mom and had a blast. I hope this is a long lasting tradition. It makes you want to be a better person. Did anyone else go?

skating at classic fun center on a tuesday ($2 tuesdays) so fun. Courtney- miss your face!

Another one of those rare moments- They aren't killing each other! horray!

Here is Ashli and I playing! Nice chin in this pic eh? haha

2009-03-25T07:25:00.000-07:00

Helping wash the car when the weather decided to tease us like spring!

Ashli and Avarie playing dolls! They are so cute together!

Cody washing my car! Thanks love

One thing I love about little kids is there imaginations, Jaden is a superhero! It's so funny how they can have one thing and play forever, He is so boyish!

Hiiiiyyya

Happy Valentines Day

2009-02-17T06:53:00.000-08:00

The kids had fun getting a treat from Courtney in the mail! Look how festive Ashli is!

Cody and the kids came to my work and brought me roses and then we had lunch there!

I like flowers but I wish they lasted longer.

Here they are painting there valentine boxes. Jaden had a party at preschool

They got sooo messy doing this. I can't wait for summer- take the mess outside and hose them off! ha ha

This is rare folks so I had to take a pic. They are in the fighting stage I guess. They act like twins sometimes. Why can't they just love each other...Oh the joys! I love them dearly.

We also decorated the inside of Cody's car with tons of balloons and homemade heart and treats and a foot massage coupon from me. (which he hasn't used yet...) The kids had a blast but I didn't think to take a pic...

Happy 10 year

2009-01-18T13:46:00.000-08:00

Can you tell we needed to get away. I wish it was longer! One day just isn't enough. It was our 10 year anniversary on Jan. 16th. Cody's parents came into town and watched the kids. It was so sweet! We took a MUCH needed break...

This was like our room at the tower suite in the Little America Hotel. There was a huge fireplace in the lobby that we went and hung out by and explored the hotel shops. We went to the pool and Cody stayed up to watch a movie (I tried to stay up but fell asleep within the first ten minutes! Oh well)

We went to Fleming's for dinner and got all dressed up. I got the softest silk dress from Express, I felt so comfy, but it such a cute dress. They even took our picture and gave us chocolate covered strawberries to go. I tried to take a picture of the picture to post but it was turning out terribly so oh well!

Happy anniversary Cody! I love you!

christmas misc

2008-12-22T13:04:00.000-08:00

The kids and their new Christmas jammies- I have to admit I am a new jammie girl. I always get them new ones so of course they have to have some for the season! soft and cozy

Jaden by his Christmas tree in his new jammies!

Here is me and Nicole at our ballet performance! We laughed so much in these costumes- yea we are forest trees. We just stood there and didn't move for a reindeer dance. We were maids for the other part. I was a little elf and a fairy when I was little so it was fun to see all the kids dancing

Here we are in Heber going to the polar express. The kids had fun. Cody thought it was some kind of punishment and was expecting the ride to be just like the movie- He got train sick a little and the kids were irritable. So that was a one time experience for us. Next time we will try the tube n' train.

Merry Christmas!

The questions

2008-12-07T07:52:00.000-08:00

Welcome to the Christmas edition of getting to know your family and friends. Okay, here's what you're supposed to do, and try not to be a SCROOGE!!! Just copy (not forward) this and paste into a new blog post. Change all the answers so that they apply to you. 'Tis the Season to be jolly!

1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? gift bags, but wrapping paper is cheaper. Cody's parents used to only have santa wrap his gifts, all the others were unwrapped...
2.Real tree or Artificial? Mine is artificial because of the convienience, but Bre has a real one and it smells so fresh and delicious

3. When do you put up the tree? I try to start the day after thanksgiving, next year I think we will try to get the outdoor stuff up the second week in Nov. so we don't have so much to do...My main tree still needs decorating- I have had that nasty cold so not enough energy.

4. When do you take the tree down ? A week after Christmas is the goal.

5. Do you like eggnog? Oh yea, but I am trying to get rid of my junk and get nice muscles so I haven't had any yet.

6. Favorite gift received as a child? How sad I can't remember! I remember my cousin got an easy bake oven and thought it was so cool

7. Hardest person to buy for? I think everyone, I would just as well give gift cards and go with them to hang out.

8. Easiest person to buy for? kids

9. Do you have a nativity scene? Yes, I put it up last year for a week and the kids kept messing with it so I had to take it down- I love it- It's from costco
10. Mail or email Christmas cards? i've never done either

11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received? When I asked for the barbie doll "peaches and cream" "Santa" thought it would be funny to give me a can of peaches and a carton of cream! I didn't even get the doll!

12. Favorite Christmas movie? The Polar Express and the old charlie brown and rudolph the reindeer

13. When do you start shopping for Christmas? last minute- I am in denial and hoping to get lots of money, this is the tight time of year. I should start saving up all year
14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? White elephant gifts

15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? oh yea chex mix and wassle were the famous things at our house

16. Lights on the tree? oh yes

17. Favorite Christmas song? The classics
18. Travel at Christmas or stay home? Stay Home. Maybe I would go somewhere the week before because it is cheaper and less people- oooh like disneyland...

19. Can you name all of Santa's reindeer? dasher, dancer, prancer, vixon, comet, cupid, donner, blizten, rudolph, and OLIVE the other reindeer...

20. Angel on the tree top or a star? star
21. Open presents on Christmas Eve or morning? christmas day
22 . Most annoying thing about this time of the year? no money and crazy busy

23. Favorite for Christmas dinner? rich fatty foods pies, wassel, cruchy stuff and I don't like cooking

25. What do you want for Christmas this year? lots of time with family- agreed
Merry merry

quick

2008-12-04T12:35:00.000-08:00

twilight anyone?

2008-11-20T14:28:00.000-08:00

This is craziness! Somehow this story has sucked everyone in. My neighbor Jessica is a twilight diehard and same with my sister in laws- So I read the series and it is so fun they made a movie! That is awesome! I was going to go on Thanksgiving, but that is too hard with so much going on. So my tickets are for tomorrow- Can't wait to read posts all about this show! he he

where is the snow?

2008-11-19T14:02:00.000-08:00

I am not complaining about the weather because I need to finish cutting back the perennials and clear the mini weeds that are still trying to come up. So maybe this is the only snow we get. The kids wanted to go outside at 0700 and of course that means mom has to go out too ya know (With little ones and no fence). It was fun though. We pulled out polar express and warm soup for lunch.

I explained to J about not eating yellow snow and why...

I realized Ashli needs new snow pants and gloves that aren't fleece

Everyone is starting to put up christmas lights and it just feels weird with such nice weather. That probably means I ought to hurry up and get it done too before the weather matches. We went to st. george to see Niki and her family. I took my camera in my purse and left my purse home so lot of good that did (Ang ha ha). Anyway it is not even jacket weather there and it feels weird too.

I finally had to drag them inside after they tramped all over the neighbors "new" snow. Sorry Jess! Didn't you all like to be the first one to walk through new snow? I did! So I was saying "GET OUT OF THEIR YARD!" well here is to more snowy days ahead and Happy Thanksgiving!

Halloweeeeenn

2008-11-02T14:06:00.000-08:00

Oh I love October! There are so many fun things to do and you get to be someone else! This was Shaun and Patrea's murder mystery they have every year. It was tons of fun! Everyone had great costumes this year.

We went to a dinner murder mystery with shaun and patrea earlier in the month. It was a masquerade ball! I love getting dressed up! Lucky for me Cody just goes along with whatever I dress him in. One year he was a bug catcher and he still wore it! I love him! It makes it fun!

Thriller! This was our second year going- that little boy scared the breath right out of me! It was a fun night without the kids- yea

Ang and me (I know these are Angies pics but my camera was dead so she took all the pics and I wanted them too!)

These were the dancers outside. They were creepy!

Cody and me ready for the ball!

Jaden's batman costume with his "batman boots" He's so cute!

Me and the kids at Cody's work for trick or treating. What great weather this year!

Complete with fangs and all. These were fun costumes!

I can't wait until next October!

Brag Tag- Cutie Cody

2008-10-29T20:35:00.000-07:00

I got tagged by my friend Jessica! All about my Cody baby

CODY#1. Where did you meet? 2nd grade school class
#2. How long did you date before you were married? Less than a year, but we have known each other forever, see #1
#3. How long have you been married? 10 years this January whoa time flies!
#4. What is one thing he does that surprises you? Umm… when he all the sudden starts a funny dance move! I like when he is funny!
#5. What is your favorite feature about him? His dimples! His eye color, His jaw line, his laugh
#6. What is your favorite quality about him? He is a go with the flow guy! He is the best husband and dad- The kids will do anything if dad says it.
#7. Does he have a nickname for you? Kissy Girl- that is one of my favorite hobbies you know… ha ha
#8. What is his favorite color? I will have to ask him
#9. What is his favorite food? The traditional turkey, mashed potatoes meal with corn, etc. His mom made it every Sunday. (poor guy starves (not really) with me for a wife, I never cook- gag!)
#10. What is his favorite sport? Bball for sure. That kid can JUMP! He likes to golf and racquetball and disc golf too. And he is good at all of it! It is where Jaden gets his coordination!
#11. Who said "I love you" first? Me of course!
#12. When and where was your first kiss? In the girls bathroom at the parkway as I was getting a drink of water. It was sexy besides the location
#13. What is your favorite thing to do as a couple? Yea watch movies- Cody is a little movie buff
#14. Do you have any kids? 2
#15. What is a hidden talent of his? He draws well, he has a good voice- but you have to listen when he doesn't know you are listening...He cooks yummy. He is a really clean person
#16. How old is he? 29
#17. What do you admire most about him? He figures things out and he keeps going and going and going! He has tons of energy. He can eat almost anything and is still skinny- it's seriously crazy! He is very sweet to me and rarely gets angry with me. He gives constructive advise and listens while I complain about stupid stuff and reminds me not to let it ruin my day.
#18. What is his favorite past time? Movies, watching woodworking shows- he would love to do woodworking projects!
#19. What is his favorite kind of music? The new stuff like Chris Daughtery etc
#20. Do you think he will read this? Only if I show him! Which I will...Love you sweets

Just Jaden

2008-10-21T20:30:00.001-07:00

Jaden just turned 4 in sept. and he sometimes checks the tags on his clothes and if they are a 3T well then he just won't wear it! Because he is 4 now. He loves to dress up and pretend. Anytime we get a costume out, he runs in his room to get his and he'll say..."Look mom, batman is in yours house" or his famous saying, "I am a knight in shining armor". That all stemmed from seeing a Knight transportation diesel truck and wanting to know what the picture on the side was. He has loved it ever since...
Jaden rarely lets me dress him in what I want him to wear, but this time was one of those rare moments so I took advantage of it! (I love little kids in a cute hat!)
This is a famous face he pulls all the time. Karlee is our neighbor and Jaden asks almost everyday to play.
I love his baby blues! What more can I say! oh, the blue face- yea that is from a lick a stick! ha ha
A sword, a gun, a car, a guy...
I love this little guy!

all ashli

2008-10-13T10:58:00.000-07:00

Cody's mom Concha adopted a cute stray cat to kill the mice at her house in Redmond. The poor kitty ended up being pregnant and had 6 kittens! So long story short she brought them all to slc to give to a no kill shelter! Ashli was in love with the kittens and mauled them all. She was downstairs all day with them so it was kind of sad they had to leave. (But not sad enough for me to keep one and have animals...) Ashli is the queen of 2 minute messes...Anyone with kids knows this is really easy to do. She did this while I was just getting dressed one day. Dragged the chair over, climbed up and filled the sink with all the soap and water. It was flowing over onto the floor! AAGGHH Of course I had to take her pic because I thought "Unbelievable!"
Me and Ang decided to make the girls twinner costumes for Halloween and I just love how they turned out!
Ashli wants to go to preschool like Jaden so we got her a backpack for when she is old enough. She loves it. This is my favorite rock- I love the colors. And the mums are so cool!

I love going to gardner village in October. Ashli liked the pony ride, but was a little nervous!

Happy Birthday Jaden!

2008-10-01T21:04:00.000-07:00

Jaden turned 4! He said to me "I don't want to be 4, I still want to be 3!" I said he didn't have to do anything differently. He said "ok mom that's good!" I don't know what he thought he'd have to do! He had a fun bday week though and had a family costume party! Thanks to all that came! (missed you Court and Jess)
Papa was "Captain hook and used the blender hook for his arm thing! It was funny and classic!
Jaden really loved his cousin Isaacs guns and they gave him one for his bday- he slept with it the other night! silly boy!
Here is me and Ashli girl. She looked sooo cute in her batgirl costume- I love it
Here is Mindy and Ashli. Sometimes Ashli will be sweet with her. other times....

I am sad about the warm weather going bye bye. The kids will often have a picnic on the porch. Here is a great friend and neighbor Karlee who is Jadens age!
Me and my friend Jessica at the elephant parade
Ang, Aves (a little sassy!) and me
Courtney sent this in the mail and he was so excited! This sword is huge and he kept trying to fit it in his shorts, I was laughing my butt off!
I love Halloween! Did I mention that already?!

This is for Shirlene!

2008-09-07T13:49:00.000-07:00

My friend from work says I need to update my blog... ha ha she is right- I am a slacker! (miss you Shirlene!)

Well the days of summer are coming to an end slowly. I love this time of year though, I love how the air smells and that you can start opening your house windows to air everything out. I especially love wearing jeans and boots! I just got Ashli a few pairs and I am so excited for her to wear them. My kids will have to get accustomed to the concept of shoes. They are constantly taking them off and it drives me crazy! They take after their aunt Jessica who would take them off outside in the dead of winter (remember that hike? We all had coats and gloves and then Jess had no shoes!).

I just love Halloween, I get excited to get dressed up! I got out the costume box and Jaden wanted to try on my cat woman costume! ha ha He said, can I be Cat woman? Um no, but you can be batman with dad- He agreed!
Here is sis with her ladybug costume on. Mindy and I finished it (I know it's early but a girl can be prepared!) It is so cute and her ladybug rainboots finish the look! The wings are way cute too, i added that fluffy maribou on the dots. I love it. I will take better pics in October.
One thing Cody and I have done forever that we love is go to the parade of homes. They are amazing and have so many good decorating ideas! This house is in Draper by the new temple and it is HUGE. This is only the right half! Cody checked and the door was open so we looked around the whole house. It even has a maids quarters and two indoor (in the wall) slides. One from the top floor to the main and the main to the basement! We slid down them and it was sooo fun. I will always remember this adventure!
Happy fall yall!

Ballet under the stars! ha ha

2008-07-13T15:27:00.000-07:00

I took ballet for a month and a half. Talk about a killer workout. You should see the director who is 41 yrs old. She is all muscle. Now I just need to eat perfect and wala. Anyway I wanted to take at the Ballet Center for exercise. It was so much fun. This is Lindsay who used to be in center class. (Bethany will remember her)
We laughed when we found out they actually had the adult class perform- We are doing WHAT? But at the end of the dance we were sad that it is over.
We are quite the group! Here is my class. If anyone wants to join me I am starting again in the fall after my surgery! Who wants to see my surgery journey?

Here is my teacher Lusiano. He is a killer ballroom dancer that took several first place for the U of U. He also made it to Las Vegas in so you think you can dance. Too bad we can't all be like him with mad skills! Oh well. It is so much fun!

4th festivities

2008-07-08T08:04:00.000-07:00

The day was fun. I went to a Rumba class which was harder than I expected but invigorating. Now that I can work out, it is so exciting. We skipped the parade this year and Cody worked on the basement a little bit. One tiny step at a time we will get it done. Of course we are almost out of money for our basement fund. Tax returns need to come again!
We had a BBQ in our front yard just us four and then Shaun and Patrea came with their baby Isaak who is 5 mos. old. Ashli touched the sparkler and burned her finger. It was sad. I think we've all done that!
Jaden loved the fireworks this year. He had a blast riding his bike and scooter and the neighbors skateboard. Lucky he didn't get burned (he made up for it by touching my hot curling iron!)
Shaun brought his RC car and it is seriously impressive. That thing is virtually indestructible! It was fun to watch it go off a big dirt jump and the kids would chase it!
Here is the kids looking at Isaak. They liked to see the baby. I would've been due in August if I was still pregnant. Oh well. It was meant to be.

Oh we saw the huge Magna fire and sent the boys to look at it. Shaun got video of the fire and then a cop told them to keep going so they had to come home. It was a fun night! Happy 4th of July everyone!

sissy had a birthday #2!

2008-06-23T13:17:00.000-07:00

Ashli had her 2 year old birthday party with family. we had a pinata and Jaden smacked that thing so hard, I thought maybe this kid should be in baseball. or help Cody build the basement! ha ha
He was pretty jealous and wouldn't come out of his room for a while. Everyone took a turn trying to console him. At least I got a cute pic of papa and Jaden! ohhhh
I loved dressing Ashli up. She kept trying to take it off but I wouldn't let her. She eventually gave up on that. She got lots of cool stuff but she only wanted to play with her dolly stroller! It was hilarious!
Kisses for the baby! sweet
Some of the fam. Cody, Clayton, Janilee (just found out they are prego for their second) and Isaac, Darrin, my mom. Birthdays are fun!

so cute!

2008-05-18T13:17:00.001-07:00

I think it it so cute when little boys help their daddy's! I told Cody how nice it was even though it takes twice as long. Jaden never stopped smiling and having the look of "I am so big to help dad" So a shout out to all the cool dads! I love you honey

2008-05-18T13:00:00.000-07:00

Now that I know I am done having kids, I am enjoying them more instead of thinking about the next... whatever. Kids are so funny! My kids love to stay in their birthday suits. Of course it drives me crazy. Especially when I just need to "hurry to walmart". Ha ha when you have kids you can never just hurry- It is amazing how different you life becomes. But I love them to death and I used to dawdle something serious and I still have a hard time leaving. So what goes around comes around!

Ashli is the princess of getting into things with lids and the stuff that unscrews. Here she has concealer on all in a matter of seconds.
I got the kids a treat from dairy queen and they had so much fun. I was the best mom this day
This is how sissy cat is after naps. Just peaking through the bars. I am thinking about moving her to a big bed. She will be 2 next monday. But then I think about her coming out of her room at night and change my mind. It is nice to keep them a little trapped sometimes- expecially for sleeping!
I only WISH Jaden would take naps still. As soon as he turned 3 he was stopping and was extremely irritable. so that transition is hard. Has anyone's kids had night terrors. That is what he had when he was coming out of nap stage. I just have him rest now.

I work with this lady!!

2008-04-23T09:31:00.000-07:00

You may have seen this on the news. This is Deb. I worked with her and she was murdered this weekend! I just can't believe it! she was such a nice lady! I feel so sick about this. Anyway here is a piece of the article. It is on KSL news if you want to read more about it.

It was a grisly find at the 76 Inn in Branson, MO. Fifty-year-old Deborah Jones' body was found stuffed in a storage container in her car at a Branson motel. Her ex-boyfriend and a West Valley woman were inside that motel. Tonight they are awaiting extradition to Utah.

It's done

2008-04-15T10:57:00.000-07:00

I am done with surgery. I have percocet(Pain Medication) brain. But, I wanted to update and say I am a-okay. Thank goodness for my helpers- I am virtually useless right now. will post more later when I am less foggy!

all I think about

2008-04-02T20:13:00.000-07:00

If you all haven't heard I am getting a hysterectomy this tuesday (for severe unrepairable uterine prolapse- that means no more kidlets for me...) so I have been just thinking about surgery and not updating my blog. Then I am getting a hernia repaired in July so I have been doing my research. Anybody know a good plastic surgeon to fix my stomach? So that is the update for my life right now. I just can't wait to be done with it all. Then I can finally exercise and jump and run without my uterus falling out! yea! Next year at this time I will be a new person. I can't wait to get back into shape. Has anyone done total health and fitness. I am interested in that.

Cody had a birthday in Jan and mine was in Feb so we are both 29 yrs old. Jaden learned to ride his bike and a skateboard in 30 seconds because he could zoom around on his razor scooter. Now I just have to get Ashli learning to ride. That is the key to learning how to ride a bike! It is awesome. He is 3! I am a proud/shocked momma! It is so fun to watch the kids grow up. I will keep trying to update how the surgeries go and all that jazz. It should be interesting. I will be in the new hospital. Wish me luck and see you all in a month!

p.s. hanging out with Angie was sooo fun. I laughed and laughed. Love that girl!

Danielle

catch up!

2008-01-07T14:07:00.000-08:00

We did a million things in the month of December so blogs took the last on the list- however I did still look at everybody else's- Just not my own. On the first huge snow storm we built a snowman that was taller than Cody (over 6 feet) and about five or six feet wide on the bottom. It was awesome (i can't believe I don't have a pic, but my camera was dead when we were finished and the rest is history). So maybe next year. It took us 2 or 3 hours to build! Then we had hot chocolate and watched Polar Compress (express- Jaden says that cute) I love that movie. The kids didn't remember snow so I was glad when we finally got some.
Cody got a ripstick for Christmas- he played on it in the store for a while and I finally said lets just buy it. He is good at it and it's fun to watch. We are starting to finish the basement- hence the work clothes he has on...
Ashli and Santa were friends for a minute and she just was staring at him and about to cry - I thought it was hilarious! ( I know what a meanie) So we soon rescued her, but she was glad to have the treats he gave her so that made up for it I guess. This was at Cody's aunt Pams house...
Jaden and my sister made cookies and she just turned around for a few seconds...ha ha
Ashli can open anything- it's cute. She got a scoot bicycle, doll, clothes, shoes, books! She loved it. Jaden loved "Santa" this year and jumped up immediately when he called his name! He just couldn't believe he knew his name! It was awesome. 3 is so fun for the holidays- They are so excited! It makes it all worth it! He got shoes too, a guitar, a tool set to help Cody do the basement.
So while it was busy and exhausting- this season was a blast. Now I still need to take down all my decorations! eeww! Can't I just leave it up forever?...

Christmas cheer

2007-12-12T20:03:00.000-08:00

Before I had kids I didn't even own a Christmas tree- I didn't want the hassle for just me. Now that we have little ones I love it! So I am making up for lost time!

This elf is so cute, he is up clear by the ceiling so you can't really see him. Jaden was trying to ride that sled before I got it up. Hurry before it breaks. I had Cody climbing walls to set up the display just so. He always has to put up my stuff- love him to death! He just smiles at me and says "ok kissy girl". :o)

This nativity set is awesome. It is a little cramped up here but I love it. Cody warned me that the kids would bug it and try to play with all the pieces. I wanted to try anyway- needless to say, after a battle everyday- I put in away. Until next year...boooo

I don't have my fireplace downstairs yet because we don't have anything finished down there, but I liked this idea.

Festive lighting just sets the mood. My version of mistletoe- mistleball. kissy kiss

We went to Gardner Village with the kids- how darling all the elves are and a ride with Mrs. Claus followed by hot chocolate and soup in the bakery made the night. It was freezing so it wasn't a long extravaganza, but long enough! Merry Christmas everyone!

tagged

2007-12-06T20:55:00.000-08:00

I was tagged by Bethany and I will admit it took me a while to think of what to say...I have never been great at thinking up things really quick so I guess that can be my #1

2. Decorating is so fun for me. My favorite store for stuff is Tai Pan- I love it to death. I got tons of stuff for Christmas this year- we didn't put up Christmas stuff much until we moved here and then I went crazy! The pics above are the main tree, and the kids each have a tree in their rooms- it was so fun to do! Cody thought I was crazy, but it was enjoyable as long as the kids kept their hand off everything and taking the ornaments into the other rooms. You know the usual...

3. Although I love animals, I never want my own. I don't need the responsibility and mess and hair and feeling bad if they are left outside while I am gone, etc. So my kids will just have to play with everybody else's dogs and kitties and such. When I lived in Redmond, Cody found puppies in a barn. Who know where the mom went. We kept them for a few days and then had to have the pound come and pick them up. Luckily they were all adopted out, but I cried my eyes out and said "seeeee this is another reason I can't get animals" I become really attached!

4. Me and cooking are not friends! My sister Breanna cooks every night almost. I like to eat when other people make the food- Cody is a fabulous cook- I on the other hand am not. I don't like to cook and if I was a millionaire I would hire one in a heartbeat.

5. I have this habit of pulling my hair to feel the kinky ones- I do it when I am nervous especially I have noticed and then I have to make myself quit it. I also grit my teeth at night. (that explains some of my headaches)

6. I want a Honda Odyssey with DVD and leather! I want to pay cash for it. $30,000 to go! he he

finally one is working

2007-11-18T12:29:00.000-08:00

This is late because everytime I went to post it wouldn't upload my pics for some reason so ok here is the kidlets in their costumes. mini princess. She has wings that bugged her to death so she wouldn't even wear them for a picture- oh well- this was a fun dress to make really girly- it was so boring and plain so I added all the pink fabulousness!
Jaden was "a scary indian!" He followed a kid wearing buzz lightyear all over so I think that would've been his best choice, but I had this costume from buying it last year sooo...I still love it with the headress! The best part is he kept it on. He loved trick or treating and wanted to talk to everyone at their houses and would leave saying "thankyou, have a nice day!" It was funny!

Jaden and Cody already into the pumpkin pie- mmmm! it is so yummy!

some of my fall decor- I can't wait to deck out for christmas! and here is little Ashli- it's funny how they can play on, in , or around something so small.

This is a bench where we can sit and put our shoes on. She played here for an hour or so, fine by me!

I hope you all have a good Thanksgiving. We are having it on Cody's side at a ward house in the gym- there are tons of people- it makes it nice- I am not a good cook! So lets try to not gain any weight because we will just have to get it back off. I am on another eat good mission! Anyone want to join me? Hey BTW, do you know of any fun places to take little kids?

Wheeler Farm adventure

2007-10-24T20:39:00.000-07:00

Of course all boys love the wheeler farm tractors, he would look up for a milisecond so I could take his picture! We went on the tractor ride- Jaden loved it and so did I! When you have kids you get to redo fun childhood memories! It's great!

Ashli had a cheese stick I gave her for a snack and this goose came and took it out of her hand, she was stunned and then started to cry, it was so funny! I took the picture and then rescued her...I didn't realize they were that aggressive...well I just forgot! lol

Here we are at wheeler farm! The kids love to go and hate to leave (especially Jaden!)
Ashli enjoying the hard corn display! ha ha I love her jacket, it has soft fur inside- I want one...

p.s. I have Heather to thank for the fabulous new look- She is so awesome!

this is fun! Thanks Heather!

2007-10-10T21:17:00.000-07:00

I am NOT the mom today!

2007-10-10T19:47:00.000-07:00

Yes there is a story behind this disgusting picture so let me explain. This is Ashli's bottle , it had milk in it and luckily I think she was done with it just in time. You see, Jaden had an "akident" on the tile. Ashli found the interesting mess and started playing in it- she came up to me in the kitchen and I immediately knew (it's that sick, sinking feeling like what am I in for now?)...Yes in case you hadn't guessed- it is poo. Green because of spinach. Ashli had it all over her hands and shirt because she had tried to wipe it off. It was on her pants and socks. Jaden had in smeared down his legs and somehow even on his upper back- don't ask me how because that is still a mystery. I walked into my bathroom and he had been trying to clean it up so there were dirty wet wipes everywhere and poo smeared all over the toilet. As I walked in my shoes were crunching because of the chex cereal that Ashli had so gratefully dumped out in there.
After stripping both kids down, getting them in the bath, dressing them both, cloroxing the tub, doing their laundry, cleaning the bathroom (Cody came home in time to help with the bathroom- lucky timing), I was exhausted! I came in the kitchen to get a drink and some sugar. when I reached for her bottle to clean it, this is what I found...I just couldn't even believe it....so I took a picture and decided it would be an interesting story- And that my friends is all in a days work. Aagh the joys of being a mom!

family

2007-10-04T11:03:00.000-07:00

my sister Courtney just moved to California today, now two sisters live there. That is so sad. I cried all day after she said goodbye...When family is always here you just don't realize ...

Discovery gateway

2007-09-28T20:17:00.000-07:00

Gassing up the car, sssssssssss

I took the kids to the museum(sounds boring but it's cool) for Jaden's 3rd birthday activity. It was our first time there and it was awesome. I thought it was so cool I bought a pass...I later had buyers remorse, so I have to use it now so I don't waste my money. It is just that you need to get up all your energy to pack the kids and the million items that go with them to drive dowtown and pay for parking and have to leave with them screaming because they want to sleep there. That kind of remorse- it is all part of the gig though. I realized I can't be cleaning or "doing something" all the time or before you know it, the kids all the sudden seem a little bit older than last time you checked. You know? Somedays I just have to remember to push slow on lifes remote and really watch them...

Hellloooo out there!

2007-09-25T12:05:00.000-07:00

ok, Angie wanted me to create this blog. I keep saying yea yea ok. so I finally am attempting this before the kids wake up from their naps. I have two kids Jaden who just turned 3 yesterday
and Ashli who is 16 months. I am thinking about having one more but I have to have Cody in on it...which he is not...So maybe next year? We'll see. I married Cody Ahlquist (we both went to Murray High) and have been married for 9 years in January- that sounds long, but it has flown by! We live in WVC, Utah- the west side sounds bad, but we think it is fabulous so far. We built a home and just moved in this May, it is fun. We finally finished the front yard and now I can park in the garage for the first time ever- oh my who knew a garage could be so exciting? ha ha. I will post pics of our house- we did a lot of the work ourselves to save money.

We took the kids to raging waters a week before they put the ban on swimming. Jaden got so cold his lips were blue so we got in the hot tub. It was fun though

Here is Jaden and me at my sisters wedding- a little boy in a tux can't get any cuter!

Here is Cody and my little brother Darrin. Do you remember Cody? He has mellowed out...somedays...
Jaden was trying to play this piano and the reception place got irritated with him- just calm down people! He is the typical wild toddler of course.

Here is sissy cat Ashli I just love this swim suit! She got curls- from the grandparents I guess and her hair is getting lighter and lighter all the time. I am hoping for blond of course.

Here is my sister Jessica and my Jaden- he was the ring bearer and during the ceremony he said, "I have to go pottttyyyy!" Everyone laughed. It was cute.

Ashli just woke up so no more blogging for me...

We'll be talking to yall