Happy Halloween!

Last year for Halloween we bought Makell's costume but this year I wanted to make her a super cute one since she would be able to enjoy the day more. I came across the most adorable chicken costume and decided that's what she would be. It turned out so cute!! We took her to our ward Trunk-or-Treat last night and she was a hit. She loved getting all that candy. Here are some pics:

From the front

From the back

Not sure about the hat


Eyeing her treats

The costume is supposed to have super cute yellow feet but Makell was too small for them and couldn't walk with them on so we had to do without. We love our little chicken!

Messy Girl

I was looking through some of Makell's pictures and noticed that many of them are when she is covered in food. I am glad she starting to move away from the really messy food stage!

Ravioli


Cake


Burrito


Peas

New Table

We decided that our kitchen table didn't really match our decor and we didn't have money to buy a new one so we refinished it. I think it looks awesome and love my husband for all the time he spent on it!

Before


After

Caramel Apple Pizza

I found a recipe for this delicious dessert and wanted to share it!

Get the recipe here: www.cdkitchen.com/recipes/recs/36/Caramel_Apple_Dessert_Pizza38537.shtml

Celeb Sighting

My sister lives in LA and has had the chance to see/meet several celebrities and everytime I go there I secretly hope I will get to see one too. Well, when we were in LA this summer we saw Kevin Durand at the airport! Not only did we see him, but he was on our flight and we sat two rows behind him! I thought it was pretty awesome. He sat next to this older woman and talked with her the whole flight about how he came to be in the business. He seemed super nice. He played Martin Keamy in LOST, Little John in the new Robin Hood movie and was the Blob in X Men: Origins. My celeb sighting wish has been granted!

To Make You Smile

Happy Birthday to Makell!

Makell's first birthday was last Friday and we can't believe our baby is one! We had a eventful birthday with moving and both sets of grandparents visiting! On Friday we moved from Mom and Dad's house to our new apartment. Makell had a cupcake during the middle of the move and we sang happy birthday. Then we went to Outback for dinner (cause Makell needed steak) where she had a delicious scoop of ice cream covered with fudge. On Saturday we had her cupcake party in the park with all our friends. It was a bit windy but we had a great time!

Eating her Cupcake


Her Cake (Please don't judge it too harshly. I made it in the middle of a move where time and supplies were severely lacking)

Eating Watermelon

Eating her Cake, more like playing with her cake...I don't think she actually ate any

Makell's Little Owie

Last night Makell was crawling around the table and chairs in the kitchen area and she fell onto the rungs under the chair and cut her lip open. I didn't know she didn't it at first and then I looked at my shoulder to see it covered in blood and had a minor freak out because I didn't know where it was coming from. We discovered it was her lip, gave her some ice and bath and she was fine in just a few minutes. Luckily it wasn't serious but it sure scared me!

Jaimee's Big Owie

Two weeks ago we went to the county fair with some friends and bought tickets to the Monster Truck Rally. After about an hour, Makell and I were done watching so I decided to take her to the animal petting area. As I go to leave, Nick says, "Don't fall." I say "I won't" and just as I step off the bleachers on to the ground, I roll my ankle off my flip flop and fall, just like I said I wouldn't. Some nice gentleman that saw me fall went to get the paramedics (really?, yes really). They came and checked it out, told me it wasn't broken, probably just sprained and asked me if I wanted a ride to the hospital. I said for sure no, but since I did need to go to the doctor cause I couldn't walk, I made my nice friends leave the fair early, take me to the doctor and stay home with Makell (thanks Hanna's!). Turns out I sprained it pretty bad; it's still swollen and still hurts but I can at least walk without limping now (yeah!) Enjoy the pictures!

I would also like to thank my brothers, Chris and Brock, for their expert medical advice and sympathy. I love brothers! :)

The inital swelling


A week after the incident
Swelling

Bruising

California

A few weeks ago, we took a family vacation to California and spend an awesome week with my parents, sister, three brothers and their families. Makell was able to meet most of her cousins, aunts and uncles for the first time. We also took her to Disney Land!! (well actually it was CA Adventure, but close enough). We had such a great time and loved getting to be with everyone!

Rockin the sunglasses in the pool

Watchin' TV and eatin' cheese

Sharing her cheese

Chillin' in Mom's sweatshirt as we walked the 3rd Street Promenade

Coloring at the Skirball Museum (Coloring is Intense!)



Loving Uncle Brock at CA Adventure

Hanging out at the beach and getting her first taste of sand :)


The cutest Caramel Apple Ever (It's made to look like Mickey Mouse in case you can't tell)

Loving the Laundry

Makell LOVES to play in the laundry. Clean or dirty, she doesn't care. This particular day it was clean and had already been folded twice. She proceeded to empty the basket several more times that day. In order to save my sanity, I gave up folding until right before they were put away. I think I should never fold clothes again!

Look at Me!

Examining the Clothes

Tossing the Clothes

Admiring Her Work

Post from Post

Kourtney Post (formerly Hale), a good friend of mine from high school, sent Makell the cutest hand made onesie from her Etsy shop, BabyLoo!! It is a bit too big but she will grow in to it. :)



The same week I got the onesie from Kourtney I also found this gem from our good old high school days. Kourtney loved to doodle in seminary and she gave me one of her famous doodles. I couldn't believe I still had it-I miss you Kourtney! Thanks for the super cute onesie!

We love Camping!

We had a wonderful Father's Day weekend camping up north in Lewiston. Makell loved it and we had tons of fun! Thanks to the Allens for inviting us up and letting us use their yard and cabin. We can't wait for next year!

Enjoying Watermelon at the Beach




Sleeping in the Tent


We camped on the corner of Hanson and Olsen Street. What a coincidence!!

Decisions, Decisions

As some of you may know, Nick and I have had to make some big decisions lately about where to live and work and we finally chose! We decided that for now it makes the most sense to stay in Clarkston so we will be renting an apartment as soon as we are told we need to be out of Mom and Dad's house. I will still work at Clarkston Medical Group while Nick goes to school at U of M. We really feel like this is the right place to be right now and we are glad to finally know what we are doing. For two very indecisive people, that's impressive!

Pictures with Dad

Every time I try to get a picture of Nick and Makell, Nick always makes stupid faces and ruins the pictures. Case in point...

Take One...Hiding


Take Two...Crazy Eyes


Take Three...Goofy Smile


Take Four...Squinty Eyes


Take Five...Finally!


I love him despite his quirks! :)