California 2010

We recently took a trip to Reno Nevada and San Jose California! We saw my Uncle Mike and Aunt Lorraine in Reno then went on to San Jose to see Jasmine's sister Tina and her family! It was a lot of fun. Eli did very well on the drive, we were both very proud of him! The drive there was very smooth, weather was decent, and roads were clear! Once we got to San Jose, we had a week to explore. We went to the beach, Childrens Discovery Museum, Happy Hollow Zoo, and Monterey Bay Aquariaum. Eli had a blast while we were there, he slept so good at nights because he was so tired from all the activites that we did during the day. When we werent out and about we were in the apartment where Eli could play with his Cousins, Imogene and Liz. They had so much fun together and it was nice to watch Eli play with family and be able to bond with them so well. Eli would give everyone cuddles and loves every night before bed!

On the way home was a completely different story than on the way there. The weather was horriable, raining, snowing, and windy, from San Jose to Reno (4 Hours) I think that we went through at least 3 snowstorms and who knows how many rain storms. There was even 1 snow storm that we went through that we HAD to get chains for our tires. It was ridicolous, I had to stand out in the snow and 20 degree weather for 2 hours, then waited another hour in the store before someone could put the chains on our tires. Once we left there, the sun came out and it stopped snowing and we only needed them for 15 miles. AND WE HAD TO PAY $90 for the STUPID chains. (So if anyone that reads this needs some chains let us know!!!)

The rest of the drive wasnt too bad, a few minor storms and rain but nothing major. But it was nice to be home finally. We all had fun, but its so nice once you get back to your home so you can relax. I will get pictures up as soon as I can!

Until next time

Doug.Jas.Eli.Skittles

Quick Update

Well, it really has been a long time since either of us has updated this blog..

So. Since January I have started my job at Koala Kids Academy and I love it. I can get really tiring but I love being able to work with all the kids :)

Tomorrow is the Monster Truck Show in Pocatello and we are going for my brothers birthday. We are so excited to go, we have gone almost every year together for the last 4yrs. It is going to be so much fun and cant wait :)

In a few weeks we will be going to California for a little while, we are going to see my sister, her husband and their 2 kids. This will be the first time that we have really met Mark and his daughter Liz. I'm excited because the last time they saw Eli was when he was 2mths old. So now he is old enough to play with the girls and they will love him :) Eli will love them too. He loves anyone that will play and give him attention (usually)

For easter we got a bike trailer and we have used it a few times, I am really glad that the weather is warming up so that we can spend more time outside as a family :)

Ummm, I dont really know what else there is to update. But I am going to change the email address so that we remember it :) hahahaha, we always forget either the password or email address..

New Year ('',)

Our new year was pretty chill (and I dont mean cold) we didnt really do much, Doug, Eli and I went to his grandparents house for dinner and we played a few games of cribbage :) that is a fun game.. After we got home we put Eli to bed and we went downstairs and played another game of cribbage until my mum and sister came over to count in the new year with us :)
It wasnt really anything but it was alot of fun..

Just before Christmas I applied for a bunch of job and one of them was including Koala Kids Academy (its the Malaleuca Daycare) and I got a call back hearing that I have been offered a job to work there :) it was funny because we were in the mall when they called me and I was so excited that I was actually jumping up and down while I was on the phone with them, I am sure that the people around me was wondering what kind of crazy person I was :) I even told Doug and he was like "Jasmine, nobody jumps around just because they are excited" but that is obviously not true because I was :-D

But I start on Tuesday the 5th, and I am also able to take Eli with me when I don't have anyone to watch him :)

Jas.Doug.Eli.Skittles

Christmas

Christmas was really nice this year. We had decided a while ago that we weren't going to buy gifts for anyone except for Eli.. So we had made gifts for everyone in our families. My favorite gift that we (I) made was the ties made out of Duct Tape. It took a while because it would always stick to itself and I made a tie for Doug and my brother Chad. Now the only thing is we just have to wait and see if they will wear them..

Chad's Tie (top)

Chad's Tie (whole thing)

Doug's Tie (top)

Doug's Tie (whole thing)

We have a tradition where we have both of our families over for breakfast on christmas morning and Doug makes a casarole and hashbrowns, its is really yummy (as usual) and for dinner we went to my mum's house for dinner.

It was really fun having christmas with Eli this year because he could rip open his own presents even though in the beginning he didnt know why he was ripping paper but in the end he realized that he gets a toy or something if he rips the present open :)

It was good for me to be able to talk to some of my family on Christmas because we are literally all over the world :)

Much Love
Jas.Doug.Eli.Skittles

Eli's 1st Haircut

Eli just got his 1st haircut from Jasmine. She did a really good job.. Doug on the other hand..... gave Eli a few scratches on his neck... Oops... Eli was tough though and did not even care. Here are a few pictures of the haircut.

Eli was very fascinated by the razor!!

Holding the Razor before it started!

The 1st official hair cut!All Done!!!!Posing with the clipper! I am so cute!!!
Eli did a great job sitting through his 1st haircut. He laughed and smiled the whole time. He is getting so big now. Growing and Learning each day. He is so smart.

Until Next Time

Doug.Jas.Eli.Skittles

Painting

In our house all of the walls were white, we decided that we wanted to do something different and paint our house. Doug was really nervous about it so we started in the kitchen first and did behind the fridge so if we didnt like it we could just cover it up. It turned out really nice now that we have finished up stairs, we did the kitchen, dining room, living room, the hallway and the stairway.

I'll have to get Doug to add some pictures because it isn't working for me right now.

Doug.Jas.Eli

Finally...

I have been trying to get a In-Home Daycare License since September.. And I can actually say that I now have my Daycare License :) I went and got it from the City of Ammon today and now I am trying to get ICCP Certified. I will get a vender# in about a week :) I am really excited about it.. I can have up to 5 kids in my care and people say I am crazy for doing this :)

~Jasmine~