Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas and everything in-between

So I am really horrible at this posting thing. Our computer is in out basement and it is freezing so I never want to come down here. But I thought I would brave the freezing cold to update everyone.

For Thanksgiving we went to St. George with the Olson clan, which was a lot of fun. We then went to Las Vegas. Me and Ryan took Brayden to the strip and watched the volcano and water show. But I think the most shocking thing I saw on the strip was this...........

Do they really need to be on the ENTIRE side of the casino. I don't think so.

After Ryan went back to Utah me and my mom took Brayden and Jase to the Secret Garden and also to the aquarium.

They had a baby dolphin which was so active and so cute, but apparantly I did not take pictures only video of the baby dolphin.

Mom even got up with Jase one night so I could sleep through the night and she paid for it the next day. But don't get me wrong Jase is a great sleeper, someone is just not use to having to get up in the middle of the night.


Mom had little cots at her house, which Brayden thought were so cool and he wanted to share with his brother.

Me and the boys then flew home. Both were very good on the plane, however, Brayden does not think it is important to wear his seatbelt when we land. What a rebel.


Me and the boys went Price at the first of December and we went to the good Ol' Helper Light Parade. Brayden thought it was so cool.


Robby and Allison came up one weekend to do Christmas shopping and Brayden and Alycia had fun playing in the snow.

That night me and Allison went to a movie and came home to a house full of passed out kids and husbands.

Brayden had his Christmas program at school. I was so excited for him to sing his songs. We got there and not one word came out of his mouth, nothing. The only thing I got from him was dirty looks. But then Santa came and he was able to tell him that he wanted a skateboard and a tractor that he can put a key in (like his cousin Cooper's). He would get none of these from Santa, but it does not hurt to ask.

On Christmas Eve we went bowling with Ryan's side of the family and then went to Pauli's house for dinner. We were finally able to leave Pauli's house after some bribing of Brayden because Aunt Pauli asked Brayden to sleep over and he was all for it, which is really weird for Brayden, he never wants to stay anywhere without mom or dad. He does love his Uncle Steve though. He did not quite understand that Santa was coming that night. We got home and I was trying to find the pajamas that Brayden was going to open that night. I went under the tree and there was no present. After my swift detective skills kicked in it took me no time at all to determine who my main suspect was. Brayden finally came forward with the evidence. The boys looked so cute in their pajamas. Brayden had also tried to open many other presents, but only cut holes in them to see if there was anything worth opening.

The boys were spoiled for Christmas and Brayden was quick to point out what Santa did not bring him, but he was very excited with his presents and just "loves" his golf clubs that Papa Don gave him. He asked numerous times a day if he can go golfing. I don't think he remembers anything else that he got for Christmas. Santa did bring Guitar Hero, which Brayden thinks that he is really good at.

This year has been good to us and we were so excited to add Jase to the family. Brayden is a very good big brother and me and Ryan are so lucky to have two healthy boys. Jase is getting more interactive every day and he is full of smiles. He loves to chew on our hands and his hands are soon going to be raw from him chewing on them so much. Brayden is getting smarter and smarter every day and we cannot wait for summertime when he is able to play outside. He is very excited for t-ball and soccer to start. Hopefully next year I will do better with the posting so that it is not so long.

On a side-note. I apologize for my pictures and the redeye. My new camera is on the way so hopefully that is a thing of the past.

Happy New Year Everyone.

He's quick

Tonight I was watching a movie with Brayden. He wanted me to get him a "sippy" which Brayden loves. Basically it is warm milk and he loves them. Here is how are conversation went.

Brayden: "Mom, will you get me a sippy."

Me: "Tell me who your favorite mom is."

Brayden: "Nana"

Me: "Nana is not your mom, I am."

Brayden: "Well Alycia is my friend."

Me: "I know, but who is your favorite mom."

Brayden: "Well, Nana is my favorite."

Me: "Well then, what am I?"

Brayden: ".............Crazy"

Are you kidding me!? My son thinks I am crazy. Even though there is little truth to it. Aren't we all a little crazy. I know he is making me crazy over the past couple of days.

Past few weeks update

So I have been really bad about posting. My mom came into town and helped out around the house. While my mom was here Allison and Alycia came to visit. We went over to Gardner Village, just like the rest of SLC. Then the week of Halloween my Aunt Heather, Kate, and Ellah came to town. We went back to Gardner Village and spent the afternoon. I love that place.




Brayden was Handy Manny for Halloween. He is obsessed with Handy Manny. One night at dinner Ryan told him that he was just like Handy Manny and that he could fix anything. I told Ryan to stop telling lies to our son and that he was delusional. Me, Brayden and Jase went to Herriman and went trick-or-treating with my friends, Amanda and Corey and their son Josh. Brayden had a lot more fun this year than last year. He actually went outside this year. Last year he would not go out the front door. It was sad.


On Friday it snowed. Brayden was so excited. He wanted to go outside and play. But unfortunately his winter jacket from last year did not fit him. We had to go out in the snow and get him a new jacket, gloves, beanie, and boots. Good grief! But he had so much fun. We made a snowman. It was so cute, but Brayden cannot leave things alone and knocked the poor thing over. All my work was down the drain.

Jase is almost seven weeks old!! He is getting so big. He is smiling and chewing on his hands. He is starting to sleep a little bit better in the night. But could still use some improvements with the sleeping. He is so cute and we are having so much fun with him.

Kids pictures

Our friend Mickelle, who is an amazing photographer, came over the other day and took some pictures of the boys. She did a great job and I am so excited for them. I have posted a slide show. If anyone is interested in getting her to take some pictures let me know and I will get you her contact information. She did a great job and she did a great job with Brayden, which is really hard to do for pictures. He is very anti-pictures right now. THANKS MICKELLE!! WE LOVE THEM.

Twice in 2 months

So a few weeks before Jase was born I had put Brayden to bed and was enjoying some alone time. So I popped myself some popcorn and was watching my trashy tv shows that myself and only a select few people enjoy. While I was eating my popcorn I was looking for the "old maids" when all of a sudden my old maids were moving around in my bowl. Upon closer inspection I found a little spider inside my popcorn. I was so disgusted and disappointed. Then last weekend I was at my sisters house and we were having a family dinner. We got done making tostada's and I was sitting at the table and had consumed half of my dinner when all of a sudden I looked down and my hamburger was moving. Again, upon closer inspection there was a spider on my tostada. REALLY? Who would have 2 spiders on two different occasions in there food. YUCK.

Pix of Jase

Baby Jase Arrives

On September 25, 2008 Jase Henrie was born. The labor and delivery was brutal. I pushed for 5 hours and he still would not come. Just kidding. I had a scheduled c-section. The worst part of the day was not being able to eat before the surgery and then only getting to drink broth and Jell-o after the surgery. Jase weighed in at 7 lbs 4 oz and 20 inches long. While we were in the hospital Papa Don came and stayed with Brayden. He also had lots of visitors from his cousins. Since being home Jase has been doing so well. He is still struggling through the night, but he has a great demeanor. He only cries when he is hungry and even then it is only for a couple of seconds. On Wednesday, after being home a few days Brayden finally held Jase. Every day we would ask him if he wanted to hold his brother and he would tell us, "No, not today." Finally he said yes and he usually holds him a few times a day. He has also been bringing all of his neighborhood friends in the house to show him off, which I just love having dirty kids coming into my house. But he is a very proud big brother. Me and Ryan have been trading off taking naps. We sent Brayden to school last week, which has been a nice break to be able to watch something other than the Disney Channel. We have had lots of visitors and lots of people bringing us dinner. Thank you all very much for those who have brought us food. Aunt Heather, Amanda and Katie thank you so much for sending the food up with my dad. It has been a life saver.

Here are some pictures to compare Brayden and Jase. I think that Jase and Brayden look a lot like each other. But they are both definitely handsome boys. The top picture below is of Brayden and Jase is below him.

We are all happy to be home and adjusting to a chaotic life.