Playin Catch-up

I think I am getting worse and worse at blogging. I seem to be running out of time.

Christmas is just around the corner. This year I surprised myself and finished shopping super early. (except that I usually do the shopping for my mom from my dad and he always gives me the money like one week til Christmas which stresses me out so hopefully one of my sisters got that job this year.) I finished shopping for everyone I needed to on December 7th!! That is good if you ask me. Well I havent updated the blog for a while. We had Niquie's First Birthday Party on November 21st. We had so many family members there I was scared my house wouldnt be big enough but I sent the kids down stairs (to an unfinished basement. rude?-maybe) so it worked out great. Erik and I set up the night before we were so excited for Niquie to turn one (also unreal and sad) I will have more and better pictures to post soon (no pressure Carlye- haha) On Deniques real birthday we celebrated quietly at home. Erik bought her a Christmas wreath cupcake and we put her candle on it. She loved it and actually knew what to do with it right away. (Her birthday party she was a little shy until Her Uncle Coby helped her). I cant believe she is one already. I have enjoyed the last year so much. She definately makes me a better person.

We had the first big snowfall so I decided that Niquie and I would shovel the walk while daddy was working. We got her all bundled up and went out side. She really didnt know what to do. It was also bitter cold. She stayed outside for about 15 minutes with me and then went inside.

The Harmons at the District had a Santa there and they were taking free pictures with him. He was an actual good Santa, (not a fake beard and what not) so I decided it would be better then to pay $20.00 at the mall for a 4x6 photo. She did not like santa at all and pushed and squirmed(spell?) out of his arms. The pictures are not the great but still super funny. She was not happy. Do you think I should give it another try? I know that she might cry which I am fine with. But the pictures are kinda blurry and He isnt even looking at the camera in the second one. guess I cant complain they were free.

Family Pictures 2009

We had our Family pictures done at wheeler farm this year. We had my Friend Carlye Morgan take them. They turned out great!!



Here are some of my Favorites!!

Sweet Smiles!

He Truley Adores her!!!

Big Beautiful Baby Blues!!!

I Love Her Cheeks!!!

Sweet Smiles!!

My husband is Famous!!!

So this past monday, the company Erik works for hosted a free shred day with Bill Gephardt from channel 2 news. The did this also in the spring and it turned out great so Bill Gephardt thought it would be great to do it again. They had a great turn out (even in cold weather) and American Shredding got some good exposure from it. Erik was so nervous that he would have to talk on camera again (he doesnt like to talk in front of crowds non the less the news) but he did great. He was on commercials starting last Friday and every day from then to monday. (if I dont say so myself he looks good on Camera!! ) He did so great, I just hope he knows how proud of him I am. He impresses me everyday. I am lucky to have such a good husband that provides for our family. Denique cant get enough of him. We love you Erik!!

Sweet Sweet November

Well November just might be one of my favorite months now. Denique is turning one this month!! I have three more weeks til she is one and only two weeks til her Birthday Party!! I cant believe my little munchkin is already one!! Time has gone by fast.




Also in November is when they start playing Christmas music. Call my crazy but I love to listen to it early. ( I am listening to it as I write this post) I usually have the Christmas tree up by now and the house fully decorated. With Presents wrapped under the tree, but I decided to hold off this year until after her Birthday party.


Halloween was so much fun. Everyone loved Niquies bee costume. She was so funny in it. She wanted to eat all the candy but I didnt let her.





Ready For Church!!Loves her daddy's iphone. We downloaded some games on it for her (mostly you just touch it and it makes noise. There is a tickle monster if you touch it, it laughs and a spongebob one.) But now she thinks every phone is like that. It is funny. She is very entertained by it. Bumble Bee!!!

As of Late...

We have been busy....Busy having fun!!!

Lets see in a nutshell. Lets start with that Denique is now 10 months old. WOW how time flies. I can't believe my little baby is growing up way too fast. She is pretty much running. It is hard to believe that a baby that has only been walking for a month can walk that fast. It didn't take her long to catch on to the walking thing. When she falls down she can get right back up in the middle of the room. What a smart girl. She is also saying "Izzy" (our dog) name. It is too cute I will have to post a video or something of that soon. As well as a video doing a somersault. She is so smart. Her dad has been working with her while I teach cheer. She know to put her hand down and tuck her head. All we have to say is "let's do your somersault, tuck your head" and she does it. Dang cute if I dont say so myself. She is working on her eighth tooth. She is growing up way to quickly. The only thing I cant wait for (besides potty training) is for her to be in a front facing car seat. I am sick of the infant one.

The business is running well. I have about 14 girls signed up for my team and we have started learning the routine they will take to competitions. They are a great group of girls and cant wait to see what the rest of the season brings.

Here are some pictures of the things that has gone down at the Brown's lately.



We went to the zoo!!!

She was helping us make lunch after the zoo. She climbed into the fridge!! Silly girlOne of my Favortie new picture of her. Look at that sweet little face!!Loves her dog. In the pic above she is trying to eat the dogs ear, the pic below she is cuddling and making weird face but I love it. I thought this was a cute picture. I love her sweet little legs in it. These are some of my favorite Halloween jamies she has. They say "I'm so cute, its scary"

there is so much truth to that. She can never get in trouble with that sweet face!!

(her face in the picture below is hilarious. It looks like i caught her off gaurdWe picked out our pumpkins today!! I am excted for her first halloween. We will carve them soon. Now if I could find her a costume I love. Any suggestions.