Attention Shoppers!

Everyone has GOT to go to Steve & Barry's right now!! They are having a really good end of the year sale. Everything in the store is $8.98 or less! We bought Trevor four new pairs of pants for less than a brand new pair at a department store would have cost. Totally worth it!!!

Christmas and Stuff

Thanks to the Hogges for hosting an AWESOME Christmas Eve party. My Christmas depression left the minute I walked into their house. The food was so YUMMY!!!!!! Santa came for a visit, and Logan would have nothing to do with him as usual. The entertainment was good as well, and I sure hope the banana video does not surface on any blogs.

Christmas day started at our house at 9:30 a.m. It was nice to sleep in. Logan had fun opening his presents, and Trevor and I had fun watching. My brother in Texas set up a cool group webcam chat, so we were able to see and hear from some of my siblings who have webcams all at the same time. Totally cool! It was a good day, even though we were far away from everyone. I will post pictures soon.

I am getting bigger and bigger ever day. I am in the home stretch as Sameerah said to me at my last appointment. Yes, the glorious third trimester. Actually, it is not fun for many reasons:

1. ITCHY stomach
2. Stretch marks
3. No energy
4. Hungry all the time
5. Urinating all the time
6. Running out of clothes that fit
7. Not able to move
8. Not able to bend over
9. Indigestion
10. Labor is NEAR!
11. Getting as big as an elephant

I can't think of any more, but I'm sure there are many. Of course there are good things. This baby will be coming out soon, and it will all be forgotten. Not much longer!! I am so excited to have this baby!

Alyson

It Finally Hit

Yes folks, it finally hit me today. I am spending Christmas away from my family. I have been bawling my eyes out for the past hour. I am very grateful for my husband who puts up with moments like this.

Dear Friends,

I miss you! Come back to me soon.

Alyson

TAGGED!

I was really only tagged twice, but I liked the third one so I left it.

Tag #1
1. Where did you meet your husband? Singles ward in Boise. He was dating another girl.
2.What was the first thing you said to your husband? can't remember. He was very interested in my Jeep, so it was probably something like "nice Jeep" and I probably said "thanks".
3. Where was your first date? Arenacross (yeah, dirtbikes)
4. Where was your first kiss? He stole our first kiss. It was in front of my house. He had been asking permission to kiss me, and I said NO
5. Did you have a long or short courtship/engagement? LOOONG (we dated/were engaged for three years).
6. Where did you get engaged? while walking the dog
7. Where were you married? Portland, OR temple
8. How did your reception go? It was okay. I hate attention.
9. How was your honeymoon? a week on the Oregon Coast. It was a blast!

Tag #2
Four Places I've lived....
1. Gladstone, OR
2. Boise, ID
3. Meridian, ID
4. Lansing, Michigan

Four jobs I've had....
1. Marketing assistant (Lake Oswego, OR)
2. Alterations/tuxedo store manager
3. Letterman jacket/cheerleader salesperson
4. child care provider :o)

Four things I'd like to do before I die....
1. have many more babies
2. finish college
3. have enough money to not worry about money
4. have a nice house

Four favorite desserts....
1. chocolate
2. chocolate cake
3. chocolate ice cream
4. cheese cake

Four facts about me....
1. I give and give 'till I can't give any more, then I blow up
2. I am stubborn as all heck.
3. I genuinely like other peoples kids as long as I get along with the parents
4. Someday I will have plastic surgery

Four favorite TV shows....
1. Changing Rooms (the British version of Trading Spaces. It's WAY better.)
2. The Biggest Loser (GO BLACK TEAM!)
3. Spike TV - power block - I'm really enjoying trucks lately!
4. Passions

Tag #3

6 facts/habits about myself...here's the good and the ugly!
1. I am not afraid of pregnancy weight. Bring it on! I WILL LOSE IT!
2. I am a hard worker...once I get going
3. I hate to cook, but I refuse to buy pre-made boxed crap from the store.
4. I enjoy decorating a lot!
5. I tend to laugh about stuff way too long. Like five minutes after everyone else has stopped.
6. my house is a total wreck during the day, but I always clean it in the morning

Word to the wise....Never get TWO WEEKS behind on the laundry. It is almost impossible to catch up.

Christmas Blessings

It is amazing how much I have changed since last Christmas. What a difference a year makes! I am content with being who I am....something that has always been hard for someone overcoming a great disability of shyness. Yes, I am sharing some deep feelings here. I am very grateful to the wonderful women of the Lansing ward who have befriended me, and put up with my silliness, stupidity, bossiness, backwardness, and all the other things about me that are weird. I have grown up a ton, and I thank you all for it. I hope you all have a wonderful safe Christmas break as most of you are going home to your families in the next week. 'Till next time!

Alyson

The Greatest Thing Since Sliced Bread

We just got a new toy....a WEBCAM! Yeah, I always thought they were just for women to make money (you know what I'm talking about). Turns out they have another purpose....keeping families in touch with each other. My parents are turning in their mission papers very soon (yes. they are very old), and thought it would be a cool way to be able to keep up with us all while they are gone. It has been so fun to talk to my family and actually see them and what they are doing. I highly recommend getting one of these gadgets.

Signs, Signs, and more Signs

We have been busy getting ready for Christmas around here. I figured since the sign thing we did for enrichment was so cheap, I'd go ahead and make one for everyone on my list. Only thing is I painted all my letters on (not stickers!). Talk about a lot of work! I finally have it down though. I came up with a whole new process of printing the font off the computer and using it as a stencil. It looks just as good, and maybe even better than store-bought stencils! I'm telling you, if anyone wants help making a board, I'm pretty much an expert now.

Last Chance!!

Everyone, I will be putting in my Mary Kay order on Monday evening, so if there is anyone wanting anything, they need to contact me ASAP! There is no better deal out there. I promise you it is a great deal! I still need more orders to get my balance up to $400 retail. This is how we all get the 50% discount. So please order!!!