Has it been Four Years?!

I can hardly believe that 2012 was 4 years ago. It makes my heart so happy when I think about that day. Throughout the last year it has made me even happier now that we have little Ms. Charli. Being sealed for eternity just makes me even happier because I get that little bug and that handsome stud FOREVER!

A few weeks before our anniversary Kelly was asking what I wanted to do and I told him that I would love to go back to the Oquirrh Mountain Temple (where we were sealed & do a session). Last year for our anniversary we drove down but since it was closed for cleaning we couldn't do a session and we took Charli with us last year. So we headed out early afternoon and dropped Charli off with one of my awesome sister in laws for the day. We ate lunch at cute burger stop close to the temple and then headed for a afternoon session. I had so many flashbacks walking throughout the temple and remember that day from 4 years ago. 

The session was awesome and I felt so loved by my Heavenly Father. After we were sitting in the Celestial room sometimes we are quick to leave after we do a session but it was so relaxing to just sit, ponder and smile at each other while we just enjoyed the peacefulness. I definitely believe that there is nothing better than sitting next to your eternal companion in the Lords house.

As we got home I was waiting for a package to come from Jamberry. It was a massive order and I couldn't wait for it to get to our house. I had Kelly stop at the mailbox he then wouldn't let me have the box. He kept saying things like "Oh I can't wait to show you my new wraps... you can't have any of them because they are mine..." He pretty much thought he was hilarious.

Charli had a great time at her Aunts house playing with dolls and even dressing up like Elsa. 

She loves playing with her cousins and always hates when we make her leave any of their homes. 

I'm so thankful to be able to take time out of our daily lives and just enjoy each other for a moment. 

Thanks Kelly for being the best husband, dad and eternal companion. LOVE YOU!

Smash Cake Time!

How is it even possible?
Well it obviously is... But I have to say that I may me bias but she's kind of the cutest girl I've ever seen!

We did her smash cake a couple weeks ago! I absolutely love these pictures! Nothing better than watching your child get a sugar high! Charli loved the cake and she got to finish it throughout the rest of the week. She definitely has a sweet tooth (gums) since she doesn't have teeth yet! :)

  

Happy Birthday Baby Girl Charli! 

Love you to the moon and back!!! 

First Year Of Motherhood!

Isn't it absolutely crazy that I am here sitting down to write about an overview of the first year of motherhood! Let me just say you think you have a ton of different emotions when your pregnant but right now I am feeling all the things. Sadness, happiness, sick to my stomach, butterflies and joy. 

The last year has been a whirlwind. You don't really realize it day to day! But man has it been an enjoyable year. I remember last year dreaming about what 2015 would have in store for us. It definitely didn't disappoint thats for sure. 

  It feels like just yesterday we were announcing that we would be expecting. It felt like I was just throwing up on our way to dinner to tell Grandma Smith we were pregnant. It felt like just yesterday that I felt her kick me and do flips. It felt like just yesterday we were having our first ultrasound. It felt like just yesterday that I was bringing home an adorable little girl that I had no clue how I was going to raise her and what type of mom I would be.  In fact it feels like just yesterday I was that 22 year old girl holding her daughter for the first time. I remember I was thinking did this really just happen? Is she really mine? But at that same moment I felt love. I felt the love not only from Kelly, my mom and wonderful mother in law and all the other family that came. But I felt the honest true love of my daughter and my Heavenly Father. For a second I felt bad that this wonderful spirit had just left heaven but, then I felt grateful that I was the one who got to have her not just for this lifetime but for ETERNITY!

I definitely can't sit here and say that it was the easiest year. We had the sleepless nights, the crying that sometimes felt like it never stopped (not just Charli crying, me too!), there was laughter and excitement. I honestly can say I had the best time learning how to become a mother. I had plenty of phone calls to my mom, questions for my sisters, crying to Kelly out of frustration. But we somehow made it through. 

I don't know what the next year will bring but I can honestly say that I am in love with being a mom. Some may say that I don't work. And to that you are correct I don't have a job that I have to drive to every day. I actually have the best job in the world! I have a little girl that needs me every second of every day. I have a little girl who makes me work at becoming a better role model. It may not pay in dollar bills but it pays in kisses, boogers and giggles and to me thats the best type of paycheck!

 I remember a quote from this past General Conference at Women's Session.

"There are two important days in a woman's life - the day she is born

 and the day she finds out why!"

-Elaine Cannon-

I'm pretty sure that the day I found why I was important took place when there was times when Charli didn't want anyone else but me. When I got to rock her to sleep, spend hours and days holding her, every morning getting to pick out an outfit for her to wear, laying her down for naps, feeding her, playing with her, dancing & singing with her. That was the day I found out why I was important. I am sure there may be a few more things I will be able to add to that list. But man am I grateful that that I got to be this little girls momma!

I am so grateful that Heavenly Father trusted me to become a mother. I am grateful that He was there to help me through the sometimes bumpy, rough road. He was able to show me what I was truly capable of becoming. I am grateful that I get to do it with one of the coolest dads I know. I am grateful that Charli will be raised by a dad who is extremely hardworking, dorky, handsome and that she will be able to see the love we have for each other. 

How blessed are we?! Extremely!

We Wish You A Very Happy 1st Birthday Ms. Charli!

Please Never Grow Up.

August 2015!

August 2nd: 

Sundays are always wiping us out. We hang out with all our family!

When we got home from visiting everyone. I realized that my ring seemed scratchy.

I looked down and I had lost a diamond and the prong totally was gone too. 

That was the sharp part that I was feeling. This is the first diamond I have lost. Thank goodness for lifetime warranties. 

Its the small black looking hole at the top left. 

August 4th: We hung out with miss Katey! She just had her tonsils out and I miss my katey. 

We had a great conversation! I seriously snap chat this girl on the daily!

After bath selfies. This is the only time I can burrito this baby up anymore. 

I miss the cuddly stage. 

One of Charli's cousins found this baby bottle and gave it to Charli.

Charli really started sucking on it and was mad when nothing came out. 

August 7th:

Sister Sister... Give me the news! 

Yes the Malone sisters were back. Kelsey came into town to visit. It was so fun having her here and we did so much together! I wish we could convince her to move to utah! 

As we were out shopping at Station Park with my parents, sisters, and nieces and nephews. 

We stopped and ate at Johnny Rockets. Yum. 

Well Charli thought Grandma's fries looked good and grabbed one. 

She loved it until she started to gag. Sorry you don't have teeth yet Char.

Jamicure.. I love the daisy print and country club together! 

It lasted for 12 days! Yay!

August 8th: 

Mr & Mrs Kessler got married. 

I was lucky enough to drive down and be there for pictures and hang out with all the good old hooper friends. I miss these ladies. It was so fun walking around City Creek with them. We helped each other pick out outfits and just laugh. 

I was also lucky enough to do Jessie's Wedding Video. It was a lot of fun and I really enjoy putting those together. It shows so much personality of the couples! 

After the wedding we took the good old Seaswirl out with our friends to Willard Bay. 

And YES! That is me! I finally got up on the wake board. Go me! 

This was a perfect picture. It was the first time I got up. 

I tried it a few more times and then stopped after I face planted.. super hard. 

 Mid fall... 

When I came up I thought I lost my teeth. My face hurt so bad. 

We also have a great video of it! 

August 9th:

Sleeping in Relief Society. 

We bring the carseat in for moments like this. Sometimes its the only way to get her to take a nap.

Dinner at my parents with all the family. Man we are a big family. 

It was fun to have Grandma & Grandpa West there. 

Plus its always a bonus when you match your grandpa!

August 9th:

Cabbage Patch Charli!

At Grandma & Grandpa Nelson's. We were helping out in the garden and then this happened. 

We have always joked about Charli being a Cabbage Patch Kid. 

It was better off as a saying. She hated sitting in the leaves!

August 10th:

I got my ring back. It was so sparkly! :) 

August 12th:

We hung out in Kaysville with Auntie M, Kelsey and Grandma Malone.

We were at Homegoods and I saw the board book version of Jimmy Fallon's children book.

I showed it to Charli and she instantly was opening it. 

We have the bigger version. She loves it! Like not because I say she should. 

If she sees it you better be reading it. 

August 12th:

Wednesday nights are our nights at Great Grandma Smiths. She loves to play with this piano. 

She pushes all the buttons and keys. She makes the sheet music turn pages. 

I also bought and tried out this new CRUDE Personal Care. It is a oil cleansing method. 

I know its crazy because how can you help your acne by putting more oil on your face. But really I have loved this product. It works so much better than any other acne product I have used before. 

It takes my makeup off and it is great at treating blemishes overnight. 

August 13th:

I took my two kids shopping. 

Waffle Love and Target. What could be wrong? 

Oops. Don't forget we also went to Chipotle. 

It was a good day. 

Remember what I said about Jimmy Fallon? 

We love him and so does Charli! 

August 15th:

Cabin Time!

We had everyone up at the cabin. Don't you think this such a cool picture. 

Marci did some serious work to try and get my phone propped just right to take it. 

If you know anything about my family. You know that this is the place that all family pictures are taken at the Cabin. 

It was a fun time with games, four wheeling and lots of food.

August 18th:

I went to the eye doctor and was told after they dilated my eyes that I need to have someone come get me. I guess I shouldn't have been driving. But I really like these glasses that I picked from Costco.

They were cheap and I really love the selection that Costco has! 

August 19th:

Charli's nine month appointment. It was a long wait. But Kelly added some humor to it by dumping all the formula in the diaper bag out on the floor. 

Yay for not having to get shots!

August 20th:

But first let me take a selfie. 

Charli loves playing with our phones. She gets a kick out of looking at pictures of herself. 

August 21st: 

Remember that day we spent over 12 hours at the Apple Store and drank 2 Fiiz drinks. 

I wish I didn't remember that day. But at least I was there to give my mom company as we waited for her computer to transfer over to an external hard drive. We were there from 11am to 10pm. 

August 23rd:

Yes we both wear pineapples because we are cool!

August 23rd:

Saying goodnight to Grandma Smith. Charli loves going to Grandma's. 

We love seeing grandma as well!

August 24th:

Doing some Costco shopping with Grandma Malone. 

We graduated and can sit in the cart without a carseat. 

It's really cool.

August 24th:

Dance Studio Rat's.

We got together with Lisa & Alexa to go over some choreography and song ideas. 

It was a fun night. 

August 25th: 

Mom relaxation happens at midnight and it begins with a LUSH bath bomb and a bubble bath. 

Watching the Bachelor in Paradise on the iPad. 

August 26th:

Coaches who take selfies stay cool together. 

Yes we are all wearing Beatles shirts.

Woot. Can't wait for this next year. We started some awesome routines.

August 26th:

Tulle, flowers, and pink bows. It can't get any better in the PJ department.

August 28th:

It can't get any better than one last swim party with our cousins.

Yes she has a good sunscreen mohawk going on. 

After we went swimming Kelly helped me set up for a Visiting Teaching Interview breakfast the next morning. We did a Waffle bar and had a great time with the ladies in our ward. It was a lot of work but I love Waffles so who cares. We got dinner at our favorite Costa Vida and watched some Netflix.

August 29th:

We ended summer right with going to Farr's Ice Cream with my parents.

It was a fun night. And yes I got Play Dough. It's the best ice cream as far as I am concerned.