I Have the Best Friends in the World!

Well, I am finally catching up the blog. Maybe it has something to do with this stupid illness I have had, but I just can't seem to catch up! So today's subject - BABY SHOWER!!!!

Last Saturday Natalie threw the bestest baby shower ever for me! I still can't believe how many people came! I am very loved! I got some much needed baby clothes and blankets and a WAY cute diaper bag, and might I say some WAY CUTE hand-crafted bows from Erika. I got two gift cards too, and Logan and I went shopping yesterday and got some socks and tights, and some cute little jeans. We played the "guess how big Alyson is" game, and Erika won although Alexis was very close. I thought I was excited before, but now I can hardly stand the wait until this baby girl gets here. I think I am most excited to dress her up and make her all cutesy. Gosh, it will be just like having my own doll around . . . . like playing barbies when I was little. Now you just wait, she will probably be the type to hate the bows in her hair, if she has any at all.
And I had to throw this picture in of Connor the pirate. Very imaginative of him I'd say! Not to mention, look how cute Laura looks!

Getting To Know ME!!!!

Where were you born? Portland, OR

Middle name: Rae

How old will you be this year? 27!!

Nicknames: Al, Aly, Shmals
Are you taller than your mother or father? Taller than mom, shorter than dad
Do you cry often during movies? Not normally, but definitely lately
What is your biggest pet peeve? inconsiderate people

Favorite color: orange, red

Favorite foods: chocolate

Favorite beverage: water, sprite

Favorite cold cereal: multi-grain cheerios

Favorite smells: babies, rain, fresh-cut wood

Favorite time of day: morning
What brand of shampoo/conditioner do you use? Whatever is cheapest
Favorite make-up products? under eye concealer! Mascara
How many pillows do you sleep with? One regular pillow, and a body pillow

Do you play an instrument? piano, flute, guitar, learning the banjo but I lent it to my older brother when we moved out here until we get back.
Have you ever been skinny dipping? Nope

Did you do any sports in High School? I wasn't allowed to participate due to a long story
What was the last movie you saw in the theater? Alvin and the Chipmunks

What is your favorite article of clothing? A great pair of jeans and a comfy sweatshirt

What is your dream vacation? Not sure, but it involves a WARM beach

What was your first impression of your spouse? I thought he was really cute, but he was dating another girl.

If you were an animal what would you be? A loyal old dog

What is your favorite "me- time" activity? sewing, exercise, pampering myself

Favorite TV shows: Biggest Loser, The Real World, The Bachelor

What is your dream car? A brand new Jeep with a Hemi

What is one of your weaknesses? Chocolate

What do you fix for dinner when there's nothing to fix? breakfast, or Trevor makes peanut butter and jelly.

If you could live in a different decade/era which one would it be? I think I'd fit in with the 60's
What is the emotion you feel the most? Happy
Do you consider yourself outgoing? When I am feeling comfortable
What is something you are constantly working on? not losing my temper with Logan
Any hidden talents? I am not talented
What is a word or phrase you overuse? Oh my WORD! Holy COW!

What was the hardest thing that happened to you this past year? Trevor's school, trying to get pregnant after a miscarriage, potty training logan

What is the best thing that happened to you this past year? Pregnancy and finding really cool friends

What is one thing you hope to accomplish this year? Be done with SCHOOL!!!!!!

The best piece of advice you learned this past year? I learned to be comfortable in my own skin, and people will feel more comfortable around you in return

Who are the 7 people you are going to tag to do this survey? I tag whoever wants to do the survey.
At the end of the survey post a picture of you that was taken within the last week!

An Oldie, but a Goodie

It has been such a lovely week just laying in bed coughing and puking (due to the excessive coughing). You can imagine how bored I have been, so I went digging through the movies and found one it's been years since I have watched. Charlie by Jack Weyland is such a good movie. I'm pretty sure I've NEVER cried so much just watching a movie. Maybe it's just my pregnant hormones. I highly recommend this one to anyone who may have missed it the first time it came out. It's got everything an LDS movie should have - Comedy, Romance, just a hint of "oh brother", and of course drama. And if you want to borrow it, well then let me know.

I have so much to blog about today! So sorry to be so behind!

Let's start with the Detroit Auto Show. Last Wednesday we went with the Taylor and the Mcginnis families to the coolest auto show ever! Seriously it was big! We had a fun car pool to Detroit (I got the whole back seat to myself), and I got to have a fun time watching Mike navigate his way through Detroit despite missing an exit. It was funny to watch Mike and Laura argue about who was the better driver (of course I think it's Laura, but I'm not biased or anything). So then once we got there we split up and did our own thing. I had to keep reminding Trevor that I can't walk as fast as him right now due to my pregnant condition, as he was practically RUNNING to the Jeep booth. Logan loved being able to have the run of the place. He climbed in and out of so many cars! He had a good time for sure!






On Friday I woke up with a little cough, but didn't think it was anything. It sure didn't feel like a cold, and I thought nothing of it until late that night when the cough was getting worse, and a headache and fever started. I took a whole bunch of vitamin C - BIG MISTAKE! - I had the worst indigestion I have ever had. It was horrible. Nothing touched it. Long story short, on Monday I decided I was sick of being sick so I ended up going to the emergency room (no one else would take medicaid) and was waiting there for 10 1/2 hours to be seen. This vampire-ish woman took me back to take my blood, and I warned her that it is really hard to take my blood because my veins are really small and hard to find. She assured me that she was really good, and would have no problems. Of course, she poked me first with no luck, then started fishing around with the needle looking for a vein and didn't find one. The picture above is of her handiwork. It was so painful. I finally was able to see a doctor, but I never got a room. I sat in an office chair in the hallway while the doctor examined me. It was lovely. I love the way they treat people on Medicaid. So I have Bronchitis. It is horrible. I haven't slept in days because of the fever, coughing, sore throat and the runny nose. The funny thing is they gave me the same medicine that Logan takes when his breathing issues flare up. Do I sound like I'm having trouble breathing? I don't think so! Dumb ER doctors!

So that brings me to the MaryKay order. Sorry everyone for the confusion. With me being sick, it threw my schedule off. I was able to place it today finally, and it should be here the beginning of next week. I e-mailed everyone who ordered with your totals.

And that is the end of this incredibly long post.

Toodloo!

Alyson

Mary Kay

Everyone! After many more requests for another Mary Kay order, I have decided to put another one in. There is not a minimum order this time, but we do need to put it in ASAP. The deadline will be January 28th. That's a Monday. The deal is still the same. You pay COST, which is exactly half the retail price. I will need to tack on shipping this time which will be split between everyone who orders (I covered it all last time). Shipping is generally like .50 per item. If you are worried about this, and want to know an exact shipping cost, then contact me and I will tell you what yours will be. Tell everyone you know about this deal. I probably will not be putting another order in for another few months.... so it's now or never!