Monday, August 13, 2012

Still trying to catch up!

Well Sunday I went to the ER, the flu... Got an IV and an ultrasound (BTW we're pregnant... again), everything is ok. But the ER Doctor found a low lying placenta issue. I am supposed to take it easy until my OB can look at my womb. Anyways, while I am taking it easy, I guess I'll catch up on the rest of 2012!

January:



Happy new years! We rang in 2012 with the Gallini family. We didn't set anything on fire, but we sure had a lot of fun with the fire works. Of course we played "The Game of Things". Good memories y'all!!




Oh my gosh, look at my Fox! He is so adorable, I can't even stand it!!!





Later on in January, we went to my Aunt and Uncle's house and went to the zoo! It was Fox's first time to go. We had a blast!



February-
 it was uneventful. But we had fun with our Valentine Day photo shoot!




March-



  
So march was again, kinda boring. I started school, I did really well that semester! But one fun day was when Kyle took work off and we had dental work done in San Antonio (that wasn't the fun part). After we walked around the Temple. It was great just to spend time with Kyle! I love that man so much!


Fox started sitting by himself. He also is so adorable. He started to get his "big boy face", I think this is when he started looking more like a little boy instead of a baby. He too, like his father, makes me fall in love with him over and over again! Every single day he makes me laugh, and he brings so much joy to my family. He was totally blessed with the gift of humor! 


Fox also started using his big boy car seat!




We of course celebrated St. Patrick's day! My little Irish red head is so cute!

April-

Easter morning! Little man woke up with some CRAZY hair. So we put a hat on him's head!




Easter Sunday was wonderful. I need a tripod so I can take family pictures... But by the end of church Fox was EXHAUSTED!



We did Easter lunch at the ranch. Grandmother got us a pinata, fox loved it!! We had a wonderful day, and everyone was full and happy!


Nothing beats an out door nap!

May & June- So I personally didn't take any pictures! But we were so busy. We finished up school, and started to enjoy our summer! Fox and I went to the East coast to see my mom and dad... That was a lot of fun! My brother came home with us and he sqent quite a bit of time here in TX. So sorry there is a lack of pictures! I kinda sucked these last two months!

July- It was such a big month for our family! Fox Connor turned 1 year old! It was so much fun to celebrate his birth and his sweet personality. The backlash from the party is for a different post- I'll just say I learned a lot ... But over all it was fun. We had good food, and amazing family and friends there to celebrate with us! Of course, Fox was adorable!!!



By far his favorite gift ( a close 2nd was the play phone he got)
But he totally loves this guitar, and the people who got it for him!!


Fox with Preston (they are only 1 month apart). He was getting hyped up on his Great Grandmother's lemon aid!


Opening more gifts!!


Phoenix was getting her nose picked by mommy... nice. She will love this picture in 15 years. 

Fox was not too impressed with the smashing of Buzz Light year!
He was very distraught. 




But Preston was totally diggin' it!


AHH, A much better picture of Phoenix! She also was loving the pinata too!


We finally got to his favorite part; the cake! He totally got into the cake and loved every single moment!!


Fox was sharing with Angelene!


A few days after his birthday party, Fox got his very first hair cut! I thought that I was going to be sad. But I actually was really fine! Fox did really well and he sat VERY still for the hair dresser.


Half way done.


You know we Fohawked it! HE IS SO STINKING CUTE, I CANNOT STAND IT!


Enjoying his lolly pop! I love my big one year old!



Here is a favorite from his 1 year old birthday pictures!



He is so adorable, funny, sweet, feisty, expressive, and talented!! I love him! 


At some point during the May/June time frame I found out that I was expecting again! SURPRISE!!!! 
Baby Boy Ryker Jude Stephens will join our family in January 2013. 

p.s. While I was doing this post Fox is halowing like a wolf. He cracks me up. Also while I was barfing my brains out his weekend he would growl at me. This kid is too much!
<3 





Friday, August 10, 2012

Thanksgiving 2011


Thanksgiving

So I guess I didn't take very many pictures during Thanksgiving! I was probably to busy stuffing my face, and enjoying the whole family! It was so nice to be at my Great Grandmother's home and spend time with Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Kyle, and of course my Foxy man!


Christmas 2011

Christmas 2011-

Yes I realize its August of 2012, but I suck at keeping up with the blogg. I also wish it was the holiday season!!

Grandaddy Ohrah and his Fox!


Ward Christmas party!


He is a very sly little Fox, and isn't that the cutest outfit EVER!!


My seester!


Mom and Grandmother


Grandmother and her Fox (notice the flying binky!)


Most adorable couple EVER! Fox was putting the moves on Brooklyn!


Very good friends of ours! I love these ladies!


Napping with my Fox!


Santa brought us a lot of goodies! Fox got a HUGE bear (that he sleeps with every night) and a bunch of blocks!


My sister and I <3


I do love these woman! (that is Fox's other girlfriend, Calista)


Since Christmas day was on a Sunday we only opened two gifts each that morning. After church we had lunch and opened the rest of the gifts! It was nice to have make up on... and look normal. My adorable parents..



My brothers and sisters! I am so grateful that I was born with 5 other best friends!


My little family opening gifts, we video taped the WHOLE thing! It was awesome!


Over all Christmas 2011 was a HUGE success. I love my family, friends, and the Christmas spirit. It was so wonderful to go home and spend time with those who will love me unconditionally, forever and ever. Even though my husband thinks baby eating is ok (nice pic hunny), I love him to the moon and back. The only condition to marrying him was; I had to be able to spend Christmas with my family. He willingly left his own family, to fulfill my request. Christmas 2012 will be the first EVER I have not been with my mom and dad, but Ryker Jude Stephens will be joining us early January. The greatest gift we've ever been given was each other.

Merry Late-Early-Almost Christmas 

December 2011


Ok, so I realize it's August, and that I totally suck at blogging. BUT, I will do better!I have been totally craving the holidays, I am so ready for decking the halls and eating a lot of Halloween candy! Here is the month of December in pictures <3


Fox and Grandmother sleeping under the Christmas tree!


Look at that beautiful baby! He has gotten WAY to big! This was the first time he ever used a sippy cup! Now he is walking and feeding himself, and all around turning into a big boy!


Again, so beautiful!


 RS Christmas party, he was Santa!


Mommy and Santa!


This is when we went to "Main Street Bethlehem", it was one of the most amazing experiences I've ever had! It was like stepping into the New Testament, and really putting  real life sounds, tastes, smells, and feelings to an event that happened thousands of years ago. I will go back every year that we live here in TX! It also just happened to be the coldest day (and only cold day) that winter.



I wanted him to put me in jail... But he was actually quite scary, totally in character! I also never got to go to jail :(



While we were walking through the streets of Bethlehem, and getting closer to the nativity, the Spirit was so strong. The hustle and bustle of the town slowly started to fade and then we walked into the most beautiful (and accurate) live nativity  I have ever seen. It was truly a beautiful experience, and what a more amazing way to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!



We went with the Gallini family, such wonderful friends to share such a wonderful experience!! We love us some Gallinis!



Ok, can you say ADORABLE!!! He melts my heart every single day!


Yes, that is my awesome husband! He willingly was Santa Clause for our friends Christmas party! Fox was memorized by the white beard. I love this man with all my soul! He is so giving and quite handsome! Thank you Kyle, for giving me such a beautiful family!

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

catch up!

So here is a fun little run down on what our family has been up to!


1. We had a great visit to my parents house! Grandmother and Grandaddy were so excited to have us (just Fox really). All the Aunts and Uncle's were so helpful with Foxy baby!

2. We missed Kyle SOOO very much!

3. The weather has started to get cooler, and I am all the sudden in love with Texas again! I just wish it would rain a little bit :/

4. Fox's first Halloween was SO fun! For the Church's Trunk-or-Treat we dressed up as "Little Red Ridinghood", "The Big Bad Wolf", and "The Huntsman". Then on Halloween night Fox was the only one to dress up and he was a Inmate! His little costume said "Been inside for 9 months". All in all we had a really great time, surrounded by really great people!"

5. I am going back to school in January!!!! I am beyond excited! Really ready to be back in the classroom... Lets see if I am still excited in 6 months :D

6. There could be a HUGE career change for Kyle in the future- stay tuned!

7. I went to Target this morning and bought Halloween decorations for next year at 50% off. I also got some Christmas shopping done, and bought some food! I only spent $90.00 woohoo go me!

We're looking forward to an awesome Holiday season!