Christmas

Vern and I were very blessed this year! Both our parents spoiled Alexis rotten. She received New PJ's warm Clothes, 4 I repeat 4 phones. They all do different things. The Dora phone from my parents can be programed with all Allies name. Its so cute. She also got a new kitchen, keyboard, 4 dollies two strollers for them, and other fun learning toys. She also got two new books. One is a really nice Pprincess Bedtime Stories. The other is a fun music one with a microphone. She got new shoes and tons of socks! (thanks Debbie).

As for Vern a I, we got some new clothes, a new camera, hope it doesn't brake for a long time. Vern got some money to go towards a shot gun and also some camo clothes to go with it. Mia and David were sweet enough to get us some things too. I couldn't believe they spent so much!

Vern and I tried our best to get Presents for everyone but with no money it was hard. I was able to get Vern a 3lbs Compressor and he got me a new Bra. Yeah!

We are so great full to have such wonderful friends and family ti share the holidays with. We love you all.

Happy Holidays to all!

Just another update.

Today Vern surprised me with my own computer! Put up a new desk too. Its in the room and makes the already cluttered mess even worse but ill figure things out. I found a new box of shoes and not my little space i had for them is way way too small so I'm going to switch sides with Vern's shoes. The baby is really sick. Has been for about a week now. Took her to the hospital on Sunday just to rule out pneumonia. I was nervous it had traveled to her lungs. She wasn't coughing very well and i wanted to rule it out. But she does hag a URI (upper respiratory infection) No antibiotics. They believe shes strong enough to get over it her self. I too would rather not give her antibiotics. She needs to build antibodies. I still feel bad for her. she looks horrible and i know its painful. Both Summer and Debbie have strep so i believe she has it too. At least has a sore throat. Her face is swollen and red around her sinus's and cheeks. My pour baby is so miserable I wish I could be sick for her. But it is good for her and being her first real sick will be good for her. At 15 months old I think that's pretty good! And no ear infections to Boot!!! I hope she starts improving soon. I miss her cheery face!

Thanksgiving

November is coming to a close but not with out memories. This month Vern and I celebrated 5 different Thanksgivings. Our first one I made with the Help of Summer. Vern's dad has had a very strange schedule these past years and he wanted to make sure we all got together with him and had dinner. He came home on Saturday the 13th and me and Summer slaved away all day on Sunday to make dinner. We made two deep fried turkeys and on roast duck. Then all the fix ins of course. We had a few people over who are close with Vern's dad. It was really fun but when it came down to it I couldn't eat more then a few bites. Later that night I did enjoy a good hearty plate!

Our second dinner was at Vern's uncle Steve's house. They have a "friend" Thanksgiving every year. We went to that and watched the MMA fights after. Not my choice of a good show but it was fun!

On the actual Thanksgiving day we headed over to Debbie's right away. I had to make Sweet Potato Casserole and Vern made another fried turkey. Then we headed over to Grandma Fitzgerald's house to have a small bite and to see Vern's extended family. All I have to say is CRAZY!!!! Wow some of Debbie's aunts are, well..crazy! Grandma F looks really good knowing how her year has gone. Shes still a little forgetful but she couldn't stop telling me how beautiful and precious Allie was. That it "makes my day seeing her smile." After that we cruised up to my parents house and had a fun time with my Merrill fam and friends. My mom had reserved the church so that we all had enough room! It was really fun. All the kids played in the nursery and with the basket ball hoop....well tried. LOL. Emma took a bad spill right into her play stroller. He cut her nose, cheek and eye. Not to mention she's had a pretty bad cold. My pour baby niece is all bruised and sick. It made me sad to see her like that. Allie had a blast. she ate so much already and yet she still wanted more!!! Think she was saving for today cause lately she hasn't been eating. We got back to Debbie's about 6:30 and had dinner then finished off the night with Apples to Apples. I love that game and its so fun!!!

All in all this thanksgiving was the best and I'm so thankful I was able to share it with all my family and friends.

Allie's Big Day

The day has finally come! Allie is walking. she took about 12 steps across the room to the kitchen two days ago. Shes been walking ever sense.

Update

On this last Friday of October I sit here at the desk thinking about my family. Both Vern and Allie are sleeping. Allie taking her nap and Vern still not awake form taking his brother to the hospital last night. He didn't get home till 5 this morning. I love that he cares so much for everyone he knows. He's naturally a good friend, brother, and son. He works really hard to be the best dad he knows how. He takes all his good memories of being a kid and works hard to give Allie more then he could have ever got. I'm so proud of him.

Allie is just a perfect angel. She's 14 months and 5 days old. She wears 18-24 month clothes. she weighs 23 pounds and is 34 inches long!!! She is getting so big i can hardly believe it. She crawls every where. Not like you would think. She sits on her right leg and uses her left foot to scoot her around. She developed the nickname scooter. She walks around holding on to things. Shes yet to take off by herself. She talks and laughs all the time. even though most of her words i have know idea what they are i still know when she want something. Ive been trying to get her to day drink for she is always thirsty and drinks everything in site. just like her daddy. He big blue eyes have never been bluer and her white Blondie hair is getting longer everyday. Shes so beautiful and i cant believe she is all mine, to love and to have for the rest of my life and beyond.

I'm very thankful for my little family. I love them more then they know. 

Kisses

Allie is now just starting to give Kisses willingly. You have to have her attention and pucker your lips and make the kissie sound. Then she will lean into you opened mouth and give you a kiss. She laughs at it and goes in for another one. We're still working on giving hugs but she's getting better then she had been.
Today i've been giving her Eskimo kisses too. She thinks that pretty funny as well.

1st Birthday Pics

Alexis is 1

Allie turned one two months ago. It was just amazing to see how far she has come. She crawls everywhere but not like a normal baby. She sits on her right foot and uses her left foot to pull her around. Its really cute and unique.

We had her party on a Saturday just before her Birthday at the Bountiful Park. A good amount of family and friends showed up. She received a lot of clothes from Her grandparents and Mia and David got her a really cute outfit and coat. She also got a bunch of toys!!! She plays with them all day long! Her cake was a butterfly that i had made. I was quite impressed with myself. She took a few bites and then she was done but we got her to play in it and that really pissed her off. Vern got some cake up her nose. She was done before any of us were.

I love seeing my baby grow and learn. She is the heart and soul of my life and with out her i could not survive.

Vern's New Job

Last December I gave Vern an ultimatum about his job. He had to choose our family of work. He chose us. He's been out of work for some time now. A few months ago he decided to start his own business and go from there. The Business is called Everyday Computers. He buys and sells new and used, updated computers for a low price. He also customizes the computers. He makes small repair on old desktop and laptops. He works really hard everyday and seams to be getting us by. He really likes what he's doing but with any job he still gets stressed out. These past few weeks have been hard with the moving and all. This week was his real week back to work. He's yet to put forth the effort of  getting a licence and advertising due to his small work space. Also we're nit sure what it would do to Allie's health insurance. She is currently on Medicaid and we don't want to chance loosing it until we figure out other options.

All in all things are going pretty well at this point. we hope to be doing great in about a year. We also hope to go into business with his dad. Only Hope and Faith are behind us!!!

Our New House

Oct 1st was a day of relief. We moved into our own house. We still live with family, Summer and Vern's dad. However Vern (Vern's dad) works out of Rock Springs Wy. 28 days on 4-10 days off. So we only get to see him every now and then. Summer is constantly gone and with Vern (husband) work schedule i pretty much have a house to myself.

Vern, Allie, and I are in the basement. The fourth bedroom was just too small for Summer. So we have our room and Allie's room plus a living room/office and a bathroom to our selves. The laundry room is also down here, we also use it as a work station/storage for Vern's work (that's a whole new blog). Upstairs is Summer and Dad's rooms along with a bathroom living room and the Kitchen. We have all the furniture in now, except for dad's bed. Now i just need to get more decor for the house so it doesn't look bare. Just a few wall decorations, some rugs and a new Bath set for the bath upstairs.

It's really given me a chance to become a different person, having my own home. I'm not so stressed out all the time and Vern isn't worried about what the others in the house think, like he was at my parents house and at his mom's. Being able to sit in silence while Allie sleeps is a dream come true. We're also a lot closer to all of our friends now. Hopefully those relationships will grow stronger now.

Five Beautiful Months

Five months ago we were blessed with an angel from God!! Alexis has been the light of our lives! Today she is five months one week old. She sits and stands with assistance. She talks all the time Ahh Goo, Oooo, Ahhhh, Ahowa, an makes raspberry's and loves to stick out her tongue. She grabs toys, faces and loves her music making dog and bumble bee. She Sleeps through the night and has been eating solids since Christmas. Her favorite food is Pears. On Christmas day she rolled over from her tummy to her back three times. Today she lifts her chest up quite well and has begun to move her legs in crawling motion. She has yet figured out how to use her arms. She smiles at everything and is absolutely in love with boys. She talks and giggles with them more then anybody else. She makes us so happy. Everyone loves her so much!!! Today she is 14 pounds and 24 inches long. She wears nine month closes. Even though she doesn't fill them out her arms and legs fit them perfect.

We still live at Vern's moms house but have been saving money to pay off bills. we are half way there and by April we should be debt free. This coming May we are going to be moving to Grand Junction Colorado with Vern's dad. We are so excited to go and have this experience. We will have the opportunity to both go to school and work part time jobs while Grandpa Vern pays for the house.

We are so blessed in every way. Our family grows each day with love and compassion. We thank all of those who have helped us in these past 5 months.