Halloween Party!

The fun Halloween activities started happening for us on Saturday when we went to Lissa and Damon's house for a little Party. It is still close to 90 everyday here and me not being the brightest crayon in the box, I thought It would cool off and so we dressed Addie up in her Chicken costume, she looked super cute but FRIED.

Guitar Hero 3

We just got Guitar Hero 3 for the Wii. I am not much of a video game player at all but it is pretty fun, and alot harder then it looks. We had Mike and Katie over for a bit today, and they had a blast playing it and smoked both Brian and I. Addie thought it was really cool, when we let her "play", so here are a few pics of her trying to rock out like Daddy! Someday she will be a total ROCK STAR!!!

Tag I'm it!

My friend, Valeri, has tagged me, but all the questions were lame (through no fault of hers - she didn't write the questions, and actually agreed with me). Anyway, I found a different version of a "tagged" post that I much prefer, so I'm posting that one instead. Hope this still counts! :)

5 Things I was doing 10 years ago:
* Being VERY unhappy in Idaho
* Spending alot of time at the Gardner's house
* Loving being a Aunt for the 2nd time
* Fav show being Saved by the Bell...haha
* Pretty much thinking that All 4 One was the best bandish thing ever

5 Things I was doing 5 years ago:
* Getting ready to move to Portland...and explore life
* KP was/is still one of my best friends EVER
* Dating Steve...
* A friend just totalled my pride and joy Jeep
* Having a blast at late night Ihop trips

5 Things I was doing 1 year ago:
* Enjoying having 2 cars
* Watching Tyson
* LOVING the cooler weather
* Trying to get Addie to walk...
* Breastfeeding (hey, I couldn't think of anything else). amen val

5 Snacks I enjoy:
* Ice Cream
* Cereal
* Grapes
* cool whip lite with fat free choc pudding...aka...choc mouse
* Oreos and milk

5 Things I did yesterday:
* went on a walk
* had a wicked bad headache
* made a lazy dinner
* cleaned the house alot
* tried to make sugar cookies and FAILED twice... :( they tasted like flour...any good recipes??

5 Jobs I've had:
* Nanny
* Receptionist
* server
* Hostess
* Mommy

5 Things I would do if I had a million dollars:
* buy a second car
* Contribute to savings and investments
*buy a house and furnish it
* Find out what's at the top on my parents' and in-laws' wish lists and fulfill them
* Travel

5 TV shows I like:
* Ellen
* Miami Ink/ LA Ink
* we are watching a show storm chasers for the first time and its AWESOME
* American Idol...just plan funny
* Almost anything on Discovery or TLC

5 Things I hate doing:
* Doing endless loads of laundry
* Trying to fall asleep every night
* Debating with my husband about anything
* dealing with a almost 2 year old...on bad days
* paying bills

5 Biggest joys of the moment:
* Knowing who my real friends are and knowing that no matter what they are always behind me
* Watching Addie grow and learn everyday
* so bad to say this but I just took off my bra and that was a HUGE JOY
* This time of year - how I love Fall! Amen Val
* Having a great husband, and a wonderful family

5 People I tag:
* Anyone
* Who
* Wants
* To
* Do it!

little girl!

Today I just thought Addie looked like such a little girl, it's crazy how one day I look at her she looks so grown up. It was a big shocker for me to go to the toddler/ little girls part of the store to get some pants for her. Here is a few pics...

The other night Addie crashed out while on the lovesac with Brian, she looks like a a little angel when she sleeps.

pumpkin carving..

Tonight we carved our family pumpkin, it turned out pretty cute...Addie was really funny about the insides of the pumpkin. She didn't want to touch it, but after a bit she warmed up to helping me get the nasty stuff out..here is a few pics!

San Diego Wildfires

As many of you probably already know, my mom and brother have had to evacuate their home in San Diego due to the wildfires in the area. The fires are so vast this time, that literally every person I know in San Diego is affected by these fires. Most have had to evacuate themselves, and if they haven't then one of their family members have had to. Its hard to read the news and realize so many familiar locations from growing up have been burned to the ground and that so many people that I care about, may lose their homes along with everything else they own that is in them. The picture on the right above is a signpost near my mom's old bosses home, which we've all been to many times. To all who read this, please keep everyone who is affected by these fires in your prayers.

Aww...

At night before I put Addie in bed we look through this photo album book that my mom made and I have put a bunch of pictures of family and friends. She points out the ones that she knows( can say) and I say the others. So this afternoon my phone rang, Addie picked it up, opened it and said "Hi-a", then my dad said hi Addie, she looked at the phone saw the picture that comes up when he calls, and said "papa"! It was so cute! She had never said "papa" before and thats what we call him. I thought I would share...

Silly Girl!

So tonight one of Brian's cousins Mike and his wife Katie came over to hang out with us, and Addie was being silly showing off....here is some SUPER FUNNY proof! ENJOY!!

Cute Pics!

The last few days have been BEAUTIFUL outside, so we are out and about ALOT!!! Here are a few cute pics.

So cute!

So the last couple days I have seen Addie talkin to her baby, yesterday she was standing on a chair at the table and her baby on on the table in front of her. She would give her a kiss then wisper "boo", then giggle, she repeated it a few times...it was too cute! Then today she was playing with her baby, (I have a baby swing out from watching a friends baby) she put her baby in the swing, and was pushing it and she just thought it was super funny. She is getting a bit better about playing by herself, she loves being outside in our front patio playing with the rocks, or just pushing her baby in the stroller. It's nice to finally have a few min to try and get stuff done without having a little one hangin on me crying.

Life is good...

As I sit here listening to Carrie tucking Addie in, over the monitor I realize that there is very much about my life that I would change right now. We have had our fair share of ups and downs that I think have made each one of us wonder whether or not leaving Colorado was exactly the "right way". But I am so glad we did, I now have a great job that truly cares about my growth in knowledge as well as experience, we have great benefits to keep the family healthy, and I am so VERY fortunate to have a healthy beautiful daughter and a beautiful loving wife who supports me in what I do on a daily basis. We are also fortunate enough to be able to take advantage of Tuition Benefits so that I can finish up school! Which by the way, we're down to 14 classes till graduation. On a final note, we're lucky to be around family that loves us and coincedence or perhaps divine inspiration, we were fortunate enough to live next door to the most amazing people who have been such a huge part of our progression, and my personal learning and progression in the direction of my career.

So i want to take this opportunty to thank each and every one of you who has shown us your love and support along the way, we cannot thank you all enough!

Krainock Sunday Times...

Here are a few pics to explain our weekend....without words..The weather has been amazing latley, I keep reminding myself this is why we live here...I really need to go bury myself in fabric and get busy on making more stuff....

Almost done for the day

Done with my work for the day and I'm ready to go. Everytime I see this picture it makes me laugh, so I thought I would share it with you all!

woo-hoo!!

One of my good friends Amiee told me about this place Tillie's Attic where I could maybe rent a little area to sell my blankets, slings, and little cuddle blankets. We went by there yesterday afternoon and I talked to the lady a little, and called today to ask more questions. I talked to a bunch of family and friends to see what their thoughts were...and after alot of should I, should I not...I decided to do it. I figured that now is the best time to try and do this, cause it is beginning to cool down, Christmas is coming up, and I swear everyone is having babies. So why not try it out throught the holidays. So when I get everything all set up I will take a few pics and post them...wish me luck and keep your fingers crossed that everything works out and I get some stuff sold!!

The Walk for Hope!

A few of Brian's cousins and I decited to do the Walk for Hope, we all thought it was a small something to do, and hopefully someday there will be a cure for this horrible disease. All of us have been affected in some way or another. So this is a picture of the 4 of us that did the walk...