How Much Can I Fit Into One Post?!

Wow, it has been really busy this month so I have lots to post about! First off, we had my work Holiday Party which is always fun because I work with the best girls ever! We went to a country club in Draper where we had some yummy dinner and then our bosses gave us all gag gifts. They put a lot of thought into the gifts and got the perfect gag gift for every employee, it was really funny. Then they had a hypnotist which was the highlight of the evening! Our good friend Sierra decided to go up and be hypnotized and it was so freaking hilarious...she stole the show!!

Then, a few weeks ago Tiffany hosted a birthday party at her house for me. A few friends came over and we played some pool and had some yummy drinks! The kids danced around to the music and we had a good time! Thanks Tiffany for being such a wonderful friend to me! And thanks to everyone that came, I love you all!

The next week was Madison's Christmas Recital at school. She loved singing up on the stage and looked so darn cute! Then Corbin's birthday party was on Friday so we went to my Dad's house and had some pizza, cake and ice cream! It was fun watching him open his presents and the kids love to play together...as always! Then last Tuesday was my actual birthday so we decided to go out to dinner with a few friends and then came back to my place to hang out for a while. I am so grateful to have such awesome friends and family! Of course, Christmas followed just two short days later. We got the kids up at 6:30 which was harder than I thought it would be. They wanted to just sleep on, but we kept telling them that Santa had come and to go check it out! Finally Madi got up and went into the living room with Ethan right on her heels. We opened presents and then headed over to my Dad's to open presents with them and with Alecia and the boys. The kids sure made out with some great presents as did we! Then, after the power went out and came back on, we made a big breakfast which was so good after having to wait for the power! That made me realize how much we rely on power for so many things, but luckily it was only out for about an hour. After breakfast, we went over to Dylan's parents and opened presents with them and had some lunch. It was a good Christmas and a very busy month! I haven't done very much this weekend, trying to recover!! Hope you all had a very Merry Christmas too! These pics are from my Birthday Dinner, Madi's recital and Christmas:

Lights, lights and Rock Band!

Last night we decided to take a trip downtown to check out the lights at Temple Square. We got the kids all bundled up and headed out along with Alecia, Corbin, Caden, Grandpa and Grandma. The traffic to get downtown was just HORRIBLE! I think everyone decided to go downtown last night, it was crazy. So it took us over an hour to drive downtown and find a place to park. Then we walked about 4 blocks to temple square where we had to STAND IN LINE to look at the lights because it was just so crowded. Even though it was crowded, we did have fun and I think the kids enjoyed the chance to hang out together and look at the pretty lights!

After the lights, we went over to Jason and Ashley's house to hang out. Unfortunately Ashley wasn't home, but the kids had fun playing with Kayden and Jason. We played rock band while the kids pretty much danced their hearts out and attempted to sing along! Once it was late, and Ethan was very tired, we layed him down and put a movie on for the girls. Then Jason, Dylan and I played an intense game of scrabble!! The winner was debatable although we all know Dylan took the prize. Ashley got home just before we left so it was nice to see her for a bit. We were so tired so we headed home and called it a night...even though it was technically morning! I am pretty tired today from staying up so late, cause y'all know I am not much of a night owl but it was worth it!

Save the Jungle...Lipstick that is!

About a month ago an awesome friend of mine told me about this show on NBC called Lipstick Jungle. I set my DVR to record the show, but then kinda forgot about it. Then one Saturday I was really bored and the kids were napping so I decided to start watching. I was immediately hooked! It's about these three women who are best friends living in NYC. I hear it is similar to Sex and the City, although I never watched that show (in fact I think it is the same writer). Anyway, only days after I get hooked on this fabulous show, I find out that they are planning to cancel it!! I was so upset because I haven't found a show I like THIS much in a while (kinda getting bored with the ones I watch) so I thought....hmmm....should I write in to the network?? That's kinda lame right?? Well, I never did write in, but I guess thousands of other fans had the same idea and did write in and also sent in tubes of lipstick just begging for another shot. The ratings have actually gone UP in the past couple of weeks so now they might give the show another chance!! Wow, that would just make me so happy! So, I am telling you all this hoping you will give this show the chance it deserves because I think if they just gave it some more time it would catch on and be a hit!! Tell your friends too, it is one the guys can get into also. I know Dylan likes watching the brunette so I am sure your guys would get into it too! Even if they pretend they don't like it - ha ha!! The show is currently on Friday nights on NBC and I think they just moved it to 7:00. Get ready, on your mark, go set your DVR and watch it!!!

My date with Edward was a hit!!

I have been waiting for this weekend for a very long time and it has finally come...and now gone! A few friends and I went to lunch at Red Robin where we were all just so anxious during the meal awaiting the main event. Finally, lunch came to an end and we headed over to the Megaplex theaters at the District. We went to the little kiosks and retrieved our tickets, then we headed to our theater to watch the movie "TWILIGHT"!!!! I was so freaking excited when the movie started and I loved the whole thing. It definitely lived up to my expectations and I can't wait to go see it again! I hope this doesn't ruin it for anyone who hasn't seen the movie, but I just felt the need to say I am so excited I finally got the opportunity to see Bella and Edward on the big screen - it was awesome. Kind of an out of body experience actually!

Then after the movie, a couple friends came back to our place and hung out - and of course we had some of the best entertainment you can find...four crazy kids! Alecia and her kids came over so that always makes for an exciting and crazy time! I am glad I have great friends to share these experiences with and I love hanging out with you friends!!

JuSt FoR fUn

I love taking pics of my kids, even though they are usually just being crazy all the time...so of course I am going to show them off here!!

Rain Davis

Yay, I'm an Aunt.....again!!! Dylan got a text at about 2:00 in the morning that his sister Carmen had her baby! Rain Davis was born at 12:01, the first minute of the day. She was 7 pounds 13 ounces and is just the cutest little thing ever! We went up to Davis Hospital to see them this morning and both mommy and baby are doing really well. Carmen is such a trooper and had a natural birth - which just amazes me! She is such a strong person and I just love her and her little family. October seemed to be pretty excited about having a baby sister. Carmen said she is already mothering the baby!! Here are some pics, of course

It's Not My Birthday

So, Saturday morning Madison came into my room to wake me up and I said "Madi, it's your birthday! Happy Birthday!" in which she replied "No it's not....wait...." She ran out into the living room, then ran back into my room and said "No it's not...there isn't any presents, there isn't any cake." It was so cute! Well, my Dad and Donna took Madi and Corbin to go see Madagascar 2 and then when they got back we had dinner and then cake and ice cream. She got some really cute clothes, flash cards and a butterfly barbie! She loved all of her presents and especially loved the cake and ice cream...and the movie!! I think she had a pretty good birthday and I still can't believe my baby girl is FIVE years old! That just blows me away! Well, here are some pics of the day:

Madison VERY excited about the Barbie!! Cake time!!

Happy Halloween!!

On Friday night, I got home from work and we went over to my Dad's house to have some pizza and then took the kids trick or treating. We went with my Dad, Donna, Alecia, Corbin and Caden. It was so much fun and it was funny to see how different the kids are! Corbin is the oldest and couldn't get to each house fast enough. Madi was close behind him, smiling the whole way. Caden was running and running to keep up with the older ones, and he did a good job. Ethan on the other hand...well he is quite slow and on Ethan time so he was quite behind the group but he did his best to keep up! Here are some cute pics of the kids in their costumes.

Me and my Dad....he is scary!! Corbin and Caden - they are so cute. This pic is actually from their UFAN party, but they just look so adorable!

Being put in ARM's way

You may or may not know, but Dylan is going in to have corrective surgery on his shoulder tomorrow. He has two tears in his rotary cuff and then some other thing that the doctor said that I didn't understand!! (Dylan is telling me it is an abnormality of the Glenoid, which is the bone that the arm pivots on when it moves) It all started a couple of months ago when Dylan started getting really bad pain in his shoulder. He said it just kept getting worse which made him able to sleep even less. For an insomniac that isn't very good news!

So he went to the doctor who refered him to a specialist (that's what doctors do, right!) and the specialist suggested he get an MRI and now he is getting the surgery. Oh, and he will be out of work for 3-6 months depending on his recovery time! Wow, how quick things can change! So since he is going to be out of work, we are pulling the kids out of school in a couple of weeks and Dylan is going to see what being a stay at home Dad is all about. He is actually pretty stoked to spend some quality time with the kids and do all that fun school stuff with them.

Keep him in your prayers and let's hope for a speedy recovery!! I know he will do great, he always does!!

Just a little update

Well, I don't have a lot to say, just feel like saying something! First off, I am so grateful for my cute little family. Each of them brings so much into my life and I feel so blessed to be part of such wonderfulness (is that a word?). I have the best husband ever who is always there for me and supporting everything I do. He is so kind to everyone and teaches me to be a better person. Madison is the funniest little girl ever. She is quite the character, always singing and dancing around the house. She is also very loving and creative....like her daddy! She loves to "read" her books. Or at least she thinks she is reading, but it is so freaking cute. Ethan is our dramatic boy and lives in his little bubble. He does not like it if you enter his bubble and will let you know when you have done so! However he is very attached to mommy and daddy and loves to be held....a little too much. I can't help but baby him though since I know I will never have another little one. He is also a little cuddler and I love snuggling with him to read a book or watch a cartoon!

Can I just say.....

I have not been feeling that great today so unfortunately I didn't go to watch Dylan's football game as I had planned on. They did an awesome job though and won their game!! Great job guys!! Anway, then after football Dylan went to go tailgate with his friends. I would have loved to go with him, however I have just been feeling so yuck! So since I have been home with the kids all day, and feeling crappy they have been doing a great job at taking care of me! Madi has been asking to do chores....I know ASKING!!! And Ethan has just wanted to cuddle with me and lay with me to make me feel better! They are just the cutest kids ever and I am just so grateful to have them in my life!! And now, some random pics of my cute kids!!

So sad, I think Madi pushed him too hard!!

Madi loves taking care of her stuffed animals....she is very maternal!!

Got into a car accident

Okay, so this is kind of late, but I got in a car accident last Friday Sept. 19th. My good friend and co-worker Tiffany and I went to Arby's to pick up some yummy lunch and on the way back we were stopped at a red light and *CRASH* a Dodge Ram Hemi smashed into my car! Luckily Tiffany and I got out of it unscathed, with just a minor headache and backache. Here is what my car currently looks like! I know it is scary, but it is going in the shop on Monday!!

Here goes...

I decided to join all you cool people and create a blog so you can all see into the crazy life of the Faucetts!! I hope you enjoy our life as much as we do!!! :)