Photo Shoot

I attempted to do my own photo shoot with Clayton and Snoop but it didn't turn out as planned. He just isn't one of those kids that will sit still and take pictures. I was going to do my own pictures for my Christmas cards, but this was the best I could get so I might have to leave it to the professionals. Snoop did pretty well. He pretty much took direction, but Clayton was more focused on playing with his cars. But, the pictures did turn out cute and Clayton looks very handsome. As does Snoop.

Kathy Griffin

My friend Jamil and I are huge Kathy Griffin fans and got tickets to see her last week. We sorta jumped the gun and bought the tickets back in July when the airline tickets were really cheap. As time grew near, it would have cost Jamil a lot to fly out so she sadly couldn't make it. :( But, I did take my friend Cherie for a girls night out and we had tons of fun!

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Halloween 2009

This year Clayton chose to be Brobee from Yo Gabba Gabba.  A lot of people in the neighborhood didn't know who he was so apparently they don't watch as much TV as we do.  He only went to a few houses but I think overall he had fun.  He also has a chicken costume that he wore to Jared's office party, but he didn't seem to like it so that is why we got Brobee at the last minute.  

Fall Wedding

Last weekend we went to Nick and Alli's wedding downtown and had a lot of fun.  In one picture we have Brendan and Nick doing YMCA which was very entertaining.  There is also one of us attempting to get a photo of the three of us but Clayton didn't want to participate too much.  This is the best we could get. 

Pumpkin Patch

This year we found a cute place up in Draper to get our pumpkins from this year.  Clayton wasn't too much into picking out his pumpkins but he did like climbing on them and getting pulled in the wagon.  

Summer Vacation - Part Four

The day before we left San Diego we went to Sea World.  They have this play area with rides, a sandbox, and a huge jungle gym that Clayton played in for a while.  Here he is with Jared on one of the rides and him playing in the sandbox.  I just noticed out of all the posts and pictures that I just did, there are only two pictures that Jared and I are in.  I am in the background of the one of Clayton just standing there and Jared is on the ride with Clayton.  I'm not one to post pictures of myself all over the blog, but I promise we were there.

Anyways, Clayton loved all the fish and loved the Shamoo show.  Although he called him Shampoo for the next few days.  So cute.  

All and all it was a good trip.  We rented a car the whole trip and learned our way around San Diego and I think we will do the same trip next year.  

Summer Vacation - Part Three

We hit Mission Beach the fourth day we were there.  It was really nice because a lot of the vacationers were gone so the beach wasn't too crowded.  We got up early that morning and had breakfast at a cute place on the beach where the "locals" go and then set up on the beach for a few hours with all our beach toys.  Clayton played in the sand for a few hours while Jared and I relaxed.  We knew it was time to go when all the surfers showed up in the afternoon and the waves started to get huge.  Once again, we had to drag Clayton away kicking and screaming.  One funny thing though was that Clayton kept getting sand in his mouth but he couldn't figure out that each time he tried to get it out with his fingers he would just get more in his mouth.  He was trying to lick his arm (which were covered in sand) or come over and lick us thinking it would get rid of the sand and would make it worse.  So funny.

Summer Vacation - Part Two

We stayed at the Hilton on Mission Bay and they had amazing parks right down the street.  We hit the park the third day we were there and Clayton played and played!  It seriously was the best park we have ever been too.  It was huge!  Here is just a few pics.  We had to drag him away.  I seriously think he had a better time at the park than he did at Disneyland.

Summer Vacation - Part One

Last month Jared finally took some time off from work and we went to California.  We flew in and out of San Diego and stayed in San Diego the full time but we drove up to Disneyland the second day we were there.  Here Clayton is with Minnie and Goofy.  We never did see Mickey.  We had a good time there but realized that one day just wasn't enough time to do everything, so we are planning on going back in December and doing a few days at Disneyland.

My big 3 year old

I love this picture.  Grandpa Jim (also known as Pipa) took some pictures for us last week.  Jared cropped this one so we could have a close up of him.  I just thought it was cute and would post it.  That's all. 

Basement

A lot of people have been asking for pictures of the basement.  Well, here they are.  I don't have any of the gym, playroom, or bathroom but here are some of the pool table, TV room, and kitchen/bar.  It looks a little bare, but I haven't had time to put things on the walls or decorate yet.  We are so happy it is finally done!  It ended up taking about five weeks longer than we were told but totally worth it.  I love the picture of Clayton playing pool.  I will post more pictures in a few weeks with everything put together a little more.

Clayton turns 3

Clayton turned 3 on August 29th and we had a big party for him.  He had a Curious George party (it's his favorite show right now) and lots of food and fun.  He got a new truck which was a big hit and tons of new toys from his friends.  The party was a big hit.  I just can't believe he is three years old already!  

Clayton and his ladies

Clayton had his girlfriends over a few weeks ago to play in the pool and on the playset.  They were all drenched by the end of the night, but they had fun. 

Park City

We took Clayton to Park Silly up in Park City last week and visited the Olympic Park.  Here is a picture of Clayton doing the hoola-hoop and you can't tell but that is Olivia and Casey doing the zip line.  Okay, that's all.

Marli's Birthday Party

Clayton went to his friend Marli's birthday party Tuesday night and we got a couple pictures of him.  He loves their backyard and playing with their rocks (throwing them) and smelling the flowers.  We had good food and yummy cake!

Tina's 30th!

My birthday was last friday and I turned the big 30!  Jared surprised me by flying Jamil into town and taking a group of us out to my favorite place Em's downtown.  Jared was very generous this year.  He got me the Wii Fit (is he trying to tell me something?), gift card to Nordstroms, dinner with friends, and Jamil.  Not bad.  I didn't get any pictures of us at dinner but her are a few of us just having some cake and ice cream with my mom.  Clayton was loving the cake!  

Relaxing Summer

Clayton and I have been doing a lot of lounging around the house this summer.  It's kinda nice.  We usually have trips planned and are go, go, go all the time and we have been just hanging out and playing outside a lot.  He loves playing in his backyard and in his little pool.  With Jared's work schedule, and me taking classes during the summer, it has been hard to plan trips this summer but we have a few planned for the fall.  

Our basement is almost finished and we will finally have a gym, a huge play room for Clayton, a wet bar with pool table, and a huge family/TV room.  I am mostly excited about the gym and playroom.  I am so sick of toys through out the house.  I can't wait to have one designated room for all the toys.

Okay, that is all for now.  I am going to try my hardest to update the blog weekly.  Most likely it will be Wednesdays because that is the day Clayton goes up to MiMa's (Jared's mom) house so I get to get stuff done around the house and catch up on everything.     

Clayton at the Fair

A couple of weeks ago Clayton went to the fair with his friends Marli and Madison.  He actually had a lot of fun although the pictures don't show it.  He never looks like he is having fun while riding the ride but after he asks to go again.  Even on the stupid quarter rides at the mall he rides, he has a straight face and looks miserable but gets upset when he has to get off.

  

My sweet Coconut

June 2nd we had to put my pretty little princess down.  I have had Coconut since I was 13 years old.  She was my little angel.  I call her my angel because she was always there for me.  Through every boyfriend, every break up, every apartment, condo, and now our house.  She has been there for all the good times and bad times in my life.  It was literally the hardest thing I have ever done.  I have lost great grandparents, and grandparents, but this didn't even compare.  She was the most perfect cat.  She slept with me every night, followed me around the house all day, took naps with me, and grew to love Clayton.  

Coco started getting sick about a year ago.  We had tons of tests done and she had the beginning signs of kidney disease and she had problems with her calcium in her liver.  She was on a special diet and had to go in every few months to get steroid shots and fluids.   Out of the blue the last week in May she started to get really weak and couldn't get up on the bed anymore and wouldn't eat or drink.  It got to the point where she literally was dragging herself to the water bowl and couldn't hold her head up to drink.  That's when I knew it was time.  Long story short, I took her in and she passed away very peacefully.  

I don't envy anyone who loses a pet.  You don't really realize how much a part of your everyday life they become.  I miss her very much, and she will not be forgotten.    

Anyways, I am not a sappy person, so sorry for this long, depressing post.  It's funny because all my friends write sappy stuff about their husbands and family members and I do about my cat.  

Okay, that's all.

Riverton Fair

A couple weeks ago, we took Clayton up the street to the Riverton fair.  He had so much fun!  He loves the big slides and the bounce house.  He also painted Papa a ceramic golf bag to give to him.  Not only is he very intellectual, but he is quite the artist.  Seriously, look at how he is holding the paint brush, he didn't just slop it on.  He took his time and put a lot of detail into it.