Home away from home

John is on a show and I decided I had had enough traveling for a bit so I stayed with my sister Rachel. This is Alice and Kaden having a blast. They have been swimming, 4-wheeling, and doing anything they can get there hands on in the back yard. (including eating dirt!) It has been fun. We even managed to get them on the same schedule. They eat at the same time, nap at the same time, and yes even poop at the same time. Thank you Kaden and aunt Rachel for letting us stay for a week.

Baby Ducks

At our hotel in Cali they had a little pond with ducks. There was a mommy duck with three little ducklings. Alice was so excited. She wanted to jump into the pond.

At the zoo

pretty pink flamingos
giving alice a kiss on her shoulder

ahh...what a blast.

John's vita-mix show was in Cali again so we decided to take Alice to the zoo. She loves animals and as you can see we plum wore her out. It was so fun and even though we were on our way to work a show, it was like a little family vacation.

Favorite Cousins

Alice and Kaden are only one week apart and they just love eachother. Everytime there together they run around laughing at eachother, making messes and having a blast. Cute little buddies!!

Funny =)

So the other day I walk into the living room and Alice had climbed into one of her toy baskets. She thought she was pretty funny. I just love how they will climb into or on top of anything they can. The sweet innocence of a child. Gotta love it. She loves all her new birthday toys. Thanks every body!

Happy Easter!

Today was so fun. Even though it was Alice's second Easter she was only about a month old last year. Her favorite thing of the whole basket was the grass :) This year Easter meant a lot more to me. Thinking about my my heavenly father and knowing he gave his son for us. For me. I have a greater understanding of truly what a sacrifice that was now that I am a mother and knowing the unconditional love you have for your children. I am so greatful to my father in heaven and my savior Jesus Christ for his atoning sacrifice.

My baby girl is 1

Alice had her first birthday on the 8th. I cant believe I have a one year old. Crazy. The year went by so fast. I feel so blessed to have this little girl in my life. I just love her more every day. She has started this fake laugh thing. We were eating out the other night and the people at the table next to us were laughing so Alice started doing her fake laugh. It was pretty funny. She is so cute my big little one year old. SO Crazy and I'm sure the years will continue to fly by.

vaccines and autism

So tonight I saw on the news that a little girl got autism from getting her vaccines. They said that she was more susceptible to getting it from immunizations than most, but there is no way to know if your child is more susceptible or not. The mother said she was a perfectly healthy child until she got her shots. Of course they had two doctors on there as well who both said that you still need to get your children immunized. They said they are doing more research. They also said the family would be compensated. I am just so scared to get Alice's done.Especially after hearing that they finally said publicly that the vaccines did indeed cause this girls autism. Well push the disease over the edge because she had some disorder that the previous vaccines caused. This was eight years ago and I know they have changed them since then but still. If and when I decide Alice's will have her vaccines I will for sure space them out. The mother also said shes not sure if her daughter getting five shots ( nine vaccines ) at one time had anything to do with it. Jenny McCarthy was talking tonight as well and said she wants there to be test done before the child is vaccinated to see if there susceptible to autism or not. Also that the doctors should spread them out more and there should be more information for the parent. ( she has a son with autism which she believes was caused from his vaccines ) Anyone else have any thoughts?

Good lil' eater!

This is Alice's portable highchair, which I love.

I haven't found one thing Alice wont eat. I am soo lucky because she is not picky at all. Yesterday John and I had lunch at subway and all John had left was some lettus with mustard on it and a banana pepper. So he gave them to Alice and she ate them both no prob. I dont even like mustard that much. She loves all fruits and vegetables. Really I've yet to find anything she doesnt like. I've also learned on this trip how honest children are. We were eating, again, ( that's pretty much the only time I see John during the day ) and this guy walked in with rings ALL over his face. Alice just stood there and stared at him until we were seated. Another time a bum came up and said hi to her and she burst into tears. A little embarrassing . They are so innocent. She is my pride and joy. =)

Vita-mixin

John's doing a vita-mix show in Cali and Alice & I came with him. We have been living in a hotel for 4 days and have 6 more to go. Hey its better than being home alone right?! Alice loves to help her dad on the computer. She is so much fun. I cant believe she will be 1 year old on saturday!