Sassy Stewarts

...Bedding

2011-06-08T09:34:00.000-07:00

... I bought white bedding. I love it. Really do! I have gray walls. I need inspiration for throw pillows. Do I use color or keep them white? I don't want to go overboard, but I want it to look good.

Exhibit A:

Source: dwellingsbydevore.com via Megan on Pinterest

Source: decorhacks.com via Megan on Pinterest

Source: houzz.com via Megan on Pinterest

(images found via pinterest)

So what's a girl to do? Do I go BOLD or keep.it. simple?

...Happenin'

2011-05-03T20:22:00.000-07:00

... I've recently started watching "Glee" on Netflix. I am hooked! I have been having dreams that I am in the Glee Club! I dance and sing in my dreams just like in the show. I have officially been "Gleed" and I am ok with it!

...We had 2 parties for Clara this weekend. We are just coming out of our food/sugar coma! It was so fun! The weather didn't cooperate with our (my) plans, but that's ok we made do.

... Nolan's city Softball league starts tomorrow. (Wahoooooooo!!!!) To say that I am excited would just be an understatement! I love Softball time! Olivia gets to play till she is tired and I get to chat it up with some of my favorite gals!

...Pandora is the bomb! I love the Classic Country Station! Nolan & I know almost all the songs by heart and bring back a flood of memories of the good 'ol 90's!

...My 10 yr class reunion is in a few months. I am on a mission to lose some of this weight and my reunion is a good incentive!

...Nolan is almost done with welding our front fence and then PAINT!!!

...Papa Stewart is building the most AWESOME playhouse/ mansion for Olivia & Clara. It's is so cool! I can't wait to decorate it!

...Easter

2011-04-28T13:36:00.001-07:00

... I am a Holiday person! I love them! I love to decorate for them, cook for them, eat with family on them! Poor Easter this year was the day before Clara's birthday. I was/am in denial about her turning 1 and didn't want to come to terms with it. So Easter got forgotten! Well kind of! I bought the girls dresses about and that.was. it! We didn't dye eyes, we didn't decorate, we didn't do ANY.THIN.G! Oh well there is always next year! We did eat with our families and did hunt for eggs! Olivia loved hunting for eggs. Aunt KK told her that she was going to be at the Egg hunt and that was all Olivia could talk about for days and days and days (she loves everyone more than boring 'ol mom). This is the 1 and only picture I got on Saturday ...

(Olivia with these cousins)

...pathetic I know. My battery died and I was to lazy to go charge it up! I wish I had a picture of the wonderful food, the look on Olivia's face when she would see an egg or Clara when she saw the Rice Krispie treat in her golden egg! But I don't so imagine it! My cousin got married later Saturday night and so I had 2 uncles, 1 Aunt and several cousins in town! It was great! We played games, ate, laughed, ate some more, made fun of Noah, laughed and ate cake! It was great!

Sunday I got the girls all gussied up for church! They looked so adorable!! I fell in love with their, dresses all over again! Church was great as usual. Clara was screaming fighting sleep, Olivia threw a fit during Primary when I would let her help me with Singing Time (oh yeah I am the Chorister! It's the best!), Clara barfed all.over.her.dress!! Nasty! She screamed during the last part of Primary, I started sweating like a pig because it was seriously 190 degrees in the church. All in all it was a GREAT and NORMAL church day! Nolan parents had us over for dinner. We ate till our buttons popped and then we kept eating! Olivia fell asleep on Grammy after throwing a fit, Clara was still fighting sleep and smelt like barf and it was raining outside. So after we woke Olivia from her little slumber, my awesome mother-in-law did an egg hunt with Olivia inside and she loved it! I didn't even bust my camera out once on Sunday afternoon! I am so lame! But here are my girls before church!

Aren't they so cute!

Happy Easter!

... Caught up with Life

2011-04-27T19:33:00.000-07:00

... Okay, Okay, Okay!

I know I have been M.I.A for the last few months. Winter was long and boring. Our lives consisted of staying home, watching movies and maybe breaking out the sewing machine here and there. The girls have grown like weeds!

Clara turned 1 on Monday (4/25). I can't believe it! I am in such denial! I am the loser mom that didn't buy her birthday present till Saturday. Don't judge me! She is so sweet, I just love her to death. If she had an ounce of chub on her I would squeeze it and kiss it. But she doesn't, so I will just squeeze and kiss her little bird legs! She isn't walking (phew!) yet, she is a speedster crawler! She has a new found love for baby dolls. She always has 1 in her arms or nearby. Don't try and pry them out of her fingers either, but you will see a real temper! My dad has got her addicted to Rice Krispies (that's my girl) and Dr. Pepper (don't judge us!). Despite Clara being tiny she can flat out put the food away. There are many meals where she out eats Olivia, no joke! Clara is so sweet, I am totally smitten with her sweet face and big toothy grin!

Olivia, oh Olivia! Well she is 3! Enough said right?! She has tested her limits to the end and back again! There have been many days were I was ready to put her up for sale on Craigslist. But oh I love her! The things she says crack me up! She tells me at least once a week that she wants me to work and for her daddy-o to stay home with her and Clara! No joke! I have deemed myself as the Wicked Witch of the West and am proud of it! She loves to read, play beauty shop with anything that has hair, and still love Tink! Though her new found loves are Strawberry Shortcake and Tangled! She is already planning her 4 birthday of what kind of party she wants to have! Olivia is Miss Independent to a T! ( I totally deserve her) I have had so much fun seeing things thru her eyes. It makes me re-learn to appreciate the small things. She loves to sing and sing and sing often at the top of her lungs!

Me, Well I am still me! I still find peace in sitting down in front of my sewing machine. It is seriously my happy place. My mind is constantly going of what my newest creation is going to be. The problem is not having enough time in the day! So I have been trying to talk Nolan into building me a craft shed where I can escape anytime and lock the door. He isn't on board yet!

Nolan is busy, busy, busy (who isn't though). Work, church and school keep him pretty booked up. We cherish our time with him! He has worked is little booty off the last few months putting up fencing. Landscaping is a pain! But it looks so nice! Softball starts soon and we all are excited to spend evening cheering on our dad! Well, I am looking forward to chatting it up with the ladies I haven't seen in a year!

So as of May 1st my goal is to post at least once a week! Maybe more?! But hopefully not less! Just for fun here are my sweet girls on Easter! I just love them!

...Tink

2010-11-21T08:00:00.000-08:00

... Olivia has found a new obsession and it has taken over all our lives. She loves the Tinkerbell movies, and couldn't wait for the 3rd one to come out. Before it did, she kept having her imaginary Tink come and play with her. They would color, cook in her kitchen, and make the BIGGEST messes EVER! Like every toy & book she owned would find it's way out! I didn't like it when Tink came to visit, because that meant bigger messes for me to clean up! But on the other hand I loved it when Tink came because she entertained Olivia for hours and hours. The sweetest thing was when Olivia would hold her hand out, palm up, and walk around the house talking to her little friend. CUTE!

So of course for Halloween she wanted to be Tink! Almost every meal is eaten on her Tink plate. She has 2 sets of pj's that must be clean for her to wear nightly! Pretty much we are living in a Tink heaven!

... Lazy & Busy

2010-11-17T11:55:00.000-08:00

... Summer stayed a little bit longer this year and we soaked up every last bit! We didn't take many pictures, but here are a few things that we did capture...

... Did a little window/door switcheroo and construction

( Window went into the Living Room)

(French Doors went to the Dining Room)

(the aftermath)

... We camped in the beautiful mountains (not enough)

... Played in mud puddles after a little rain shower

... Dressed up silly

... Was Dad's side kick every Saturday (and still is!)

... One of us turned 3!!!

... Dressed up for Halloween & Partied w/ Friends!

... Learned to eat new foods & scoot around

... Kissed on these cute faces DAILY!

...We will try to update a little more often, but can't make any promises

... 3 years older and wiser too

2010-10-30T14:04:00.000-07:00

... Our Olivia turned 3 on Oct. 25th. She has patiently waited for this day for many, many months. We practiced holding up 3 fingers, and she was becoming a pro at blowing out candles. We HAD to have a Tinkerbell party, because nothing is better in Olivia's world then Tink! Our families came to celebrate with us and we had a great time!

Aunt Rachelle decorated the DELICIOUS cake that Grandma Stewart made!

Happy 3rd Birthday Olivia! You have been a joy to have in our lives! We love you sweet girl!

...Olivia's Hairy Problem

2010-09-01T13:37:00.000-07:00

... Soon after Clara was born I noticed that Olivia's hair was thinning on top. I would brush her hair and most of it would end up on my lap. So all summer long I have had to plaster her hair down while we patiently waited for more of it to come in. Here is a few pictures to show you what I mean.

Picture taken in March 2010

(Olivia, Andrew & Kourt)

Potty Training Week April 2010 (1 month before Clara came)

( Picture taken by Amber May 2010)

July 2010

Sept 2010

See what I mean? I don't understand, but I can't wait for her to have her beautiful straight locks back! Until then we will be buying Hairspray in bulk!

... Busy Stewarts

2010-08-31T09:14:00.000-07:00

... We have been very busy in the Sassy Stewart home this summer kissing on these girlies! We will return...

... Our Summer Project

2010-06-30T12:44:00.000-07:00

... We have lived in our house since 2005. Things in our house have pretty much stayed the same since the day we moved in (except for a little paint here and there). Well after thinking long and hard we decided that we need to do a little "switch-a-roo". Our Living Room had French doors that went outside to our back yard & the Dining Room had a large window in it. So we switched!

Before...

After...

...We have LOVED the switch! You may notice that the window in the "Before" picture and the one in the "After" picture are different! Well if you didn't they are. Funny Story! While Nolan and his dad were framing up for the door a gust of wind came thru and threw the window off the back porch! No Lie! It shattered! We couldn't find a exact match, so we decided to put in 2 windows instead of 1 big one! We love the change and wonder now why we didn't build it that way!

Now just to get some pictures on the wall....hmmmm Hobby Lobby anyone?

... My Girls

2010-05-25T14:03:00.001-07:00

... I couldn't be any happier with these 2 munchkins in my life!

(pictures taken by Amber)

... Introducing

2010-04-30T13:57:00.000-07:00

Clara Jane Stewart

April 25, 2010

5 lbs. 13 1/2 oz

19 3/4 in.

5:00 am

... Touch the Truck

2010-04-16T15:40:00.000-07:00

... We decided that our last few weekends as a family of 3 needed to be spent relaxing, playing, and spending lots of time with Sweet Pea! Being such a lover of trucks, airplanes and tractors (she is still a girly-girl) we took Sweet Pea to a local event called "Touch the Truck". It cost us 3 cans of non perishable food and about an hour of our time! Local companies came and brought their equipment for the kids to look at, touch and even climb on! I was for sure that Sweet Pea would EAT this up! We saw lots of Oil Field equipment, Cranes, Fire Trucks, the Hospital Helicoptor , a Mail Truck, Police Cars, Bomb Squad van, even the Frito Lay man! Nolan and I

loved it, Sweet Pea not so much. Since the kids were able to touch the trucks as much as they wanted, there were some over excited kids that could not keep their fingers off the Fire Truck Siren!! Sweet Pea was a little freaked to say the least! She wouldn't get off of Nolan's shoulders!

... Well we tried, maybe next year?!

... Saturday morning best

2010-04-09T16:05:00.000-07:00

... She was standing in the kitchen with nothing but her apron (and panties) on!

...Shaving Cream Fun

2010-03-30T15:29:00.000-07:00

... Since we are Potty Training this week I needed fun activities that would keep Sweet Pea busy and inside. I remembered that we used to clean our desks at school with shaving cream and how fun it was! So I to the dollar store I went! Nolan came home just in time to join us in the fun! It started out very nice and clean and ended up messy! Sweet Pea loved it!

... And of course she ended up eating some of it!

... Mid Morning Guest

2010-02-03T15:59:00.000-08:00

... For the last 2 days Sweet Pea & I have been greeted by this mid morning...

...He has provided good entertainment for Sweet Pea! And in case you are wondering, NO he doesn't belong to us!

... My Free Me Time

2010-01-26T12:35:00.000-08:00

... Since my free time is coming to an end soon, I am making the most of it! I have been sewing! It is a stress reliever for me. While Sweet Pea naps I am able to listen to my music and sew!

...So here's to the last few months of my "me" time and free time!

... A Day with the Girls

2010-01-20T14:00:00.000-08:00

... On January 2nd I was able to leave Nolan & Sweet Pea home for a few (more like 4) hours. My friends from High School were getting together for brunch. Nolan & I had been busy trying to get this done and I didn't know if I was going to be able to go. Well I surprised all of them by showing up! They didn't think I was coming and I was so happy that I did! We picked up right where we left off 9 years ago! We have known each other for almost 15-20 years! We have all grown up so much since High School and I think that each of these girls have turned into beautiful ladies! I am so glad that I could call them my friends!

(couch: Me, Tess (Duncan)Fishburn, Becca (Foutz) Manning, Stefane (Wheeler)Ballard, Bonnie Hopkins

floor: Rachel Fleming, Jessica (Cockrell)Finch)

... FINALLY DONE

2010-01-08T08:47:00.001-08:00

... Nolan & I have been working for a month on cleaning out our spare bedroom and getting it ready to paint for a new BIG Girl Room for Sweet Pea! Once it was cleaned Nolan & I painted it, and hung he bead board. More painting and caulking and caulking and painting and it is finally done! We hung the blinds and curtains last night and I cleaned the floor this morning. We are now ready to move in her BIG Girl Bed and accessorize!! Eventually Baby Girl #2 will be moving in with Sweet Pea and it will be a little girls haven!!

(* We couldn't have done it without the help of our sisters and parents for watching Sweet Pea!)

... A Sweet Surprise

2010-01-06T07:00:00.000-08:00

... A few days before Christmas Nolan & I were able to find out what Baby #2 was. We both didn't care either way, boy or girl. As soon as the tech squirted that nasty stuff all over my belly, our little one was spread eagle and we knew right away...

ANOTHER GIRL!!!

(Profile)

... I have studied and studied that ultrasound making sure that we didn't miss something. From the picture it looks like there might be something there?! But he checked at least 4-5 times and it's a GIRL!! We are excited to be staying in this lovely world of Dolls, Barbies, Bows, Pink, and DRAMA!! We wouldn't have it any other way! Sweet Pea will make a great Big Sis when she finally comes to terms that her world is going to be rocked in a few short months! She is sort of in denial!

... Learned Behavior

2010-01-05T12:40:00.001-08:00

... Sweet Pea has taken an interest in the "Potty" lately. I don't feel she (ok, we) are ready for that just yet. I try not to discourage her when she asks to go sit on the potty. A few weeks ago she asked to sit and go potty, so being the good parents we are (try to be) we put her up there. Nolan called me to come and look and this is what we found...

... A Naked 2 year old reading a book on the toilet! Just Great!

* Just for the record, we do NOT do this at our house! She had to have learned it from Grandma, Grandpa or Aunts or Uncles?! Anyone want to fess up? Manda, KK?

...Merry Christmas

2009-12-25T07:30:00.000-08:00

... From the Sassy Stewarts

... Family Pictures for 2009

2009-12-17T15:36:00.000-08:00

... We had our Family Pictures done in November by the one and only Amber. We were lucky enough this year to find and get a GREAT location!! I was very excited about it!! Thanks again to the Kennedy/Bailey Family! Sweet Pea actually cooperated this time with a little help to a sucker and a silly Grandma Stewart!! Check her blog out for more, but here are a few of my favorites...

...Nose's aren't just for blowing

2009-12-11T13:39:00.001-08:00

... While I sat at my computer this morning watching the Season Finale of Top Chef, Sweet Pea came into me and had a face full of boogers. I wiped her nose and told her I was almost done and we would get in the shower soon. Not 2 seconds later she was telling me again, "Mommy, nose boogers!". I wiped again and sent her on her way. I could hear her in the living room having a sneezing fit. She sneezed 1, 2, 3...6 times in a row. I didn't think too much of it, because we have had dusty boxes with Christmas decorations around the house lately. So time for the shower! (Yes, Sweet Pea takes showers with me. It saves water, time and my energy and well she loves it!) While we are in the shower her nose was getting more and more nasty. I just figured it was the hot water letting loose all those boogers.

I am shampooing my hair and rinsing it out when I open my eyes I notice a HUGE booger sticking out of Sweet Pea's nose. So of course the mother in me, grabs it. This is no ordinary booger. It was very plasticy feeling?! So I rinse it off and find...

...It is a piece from a Wal-mart/ Target sack. Lesson learned today... Noses aren't just for blowing, they are also putting foreign objects in?!

Oh Sweet Pea!

*****Melanie, Thank you for bringing that up! I was that Whipple child! I swallowed a quarter when I was 8 years old! So of course I knew better! But after talking to my mom, when she was little, she stuck a button up her nose! So I guess it does run in the family!"******

... Crackin the Whip

2009-12-02T12:47:00.000-08:00

...Child Labor Laws are being broken at our house! We teach them young!

...Thankful

2009-11-26T11:01:00.000-08:00

... A wonderful Husband (of almost 7 years), who works SO hard for our little family!

... Sweet Pea who constantly keeps me on my toes and is a joy to have around!

... And so much more!

Happy Thanksgiving!

... A Bed for Sweet Pea

2009-11-09T08:00:00.000-08:00

... After a lot of sweat and elbow grease, Sweet Pea's bed is finally done! The quilt fits perfectly and looks great! With the help of my mom I made a pillow sham and some throw pillows. Sweet Pea has been doing so good in her "Big Bed". We have had a few rough nights, but for the most part it's great!

Before...

After...

... Some Sassy News

2009-11-06T10:04:00.001-08:00

...Coming April 2010 & couldn't be more EXCITED!!

... My Winning Comment

2009-11-04T14:08:00.000-08:00

... FOR-EV-ER ago I commented on a Giveaway with no intention of winning. Lucky me though...I won! I was able to choose the fabric for it and everything! (That was not easy, but I think I did pretty good!) It has taken me for-ev-er to remember to take a picture for Whitney! Thank you again Whitney for doing the Giveaway and Joni for sewing the beautiful apron!! I love my apron!!

(pictures courtesy of photo booth)

...Yee-Haw

2009-10-31T14:55:00.000-07:00

... Have a Rootin' Tootin' Halloween from The Stewart Gang!

... Another year older and wiser 2

2009-10-25T13:20:00.001-07:00

... Happy Birthday Sweet Pea!

...We've been

2009-10-15T15:57:00.000-07:00

...Throwing our toe-nails up, eating lots of crackers and chicken noodle soup, staying in our P.J's pretty much all day, watching countless Disney Movies and lots of Food Network, drinking plenty of water, not leaving the house because we are still in those P.J's, coloring when we feel like getting off the couch, enjoying the fall weather from the inside of the house.

Let's just say Olivia & I (mostly me) have been sick the last 2 weeks. We thought we were over it and then it hit again. We might come back to the real world soon?! Maybe not because our P.J's are super comfy!!

... Canning Pickles

2009-09-23T13:50:00.000-07:00

... If you grew up in Kirtland , you know that The Wells are a big time canning family! Every year for my Birthday and Christmas Sister Wells gives (blesses) me with a jar of her Pickles. These aren't just any pickles! They are the best pickles known to man! I covet these! (That's probably bad) I crave these pickles! This past weekend Sister Wells invited me to her house to learn how to can these SPECIAL pickles! I was in HEAVEN!! I spent the afternoon with her and soaked up every tip she gave me. I will for sure be putting my canning skills to use next summer!

Thank you so much Sister Wells!!

... The Last Supper with Wes

2009-09-23T13:09:00.000-07:00

... It has been ONE week since Wesley entered the MTC! We miss him, but know that he has made the right decision to serve a mission for the Church. The night before Wes left we had "The Last Supper" with the entire family. After dinner was over, we sat around and let the kids play, a few of Wesley's friends stopped by to say their last good-byes. One perk of having my Dad as the Stake President is we didn't have to put our church clothes on and take all the kids to the church. We were all able to witness Wesley get set apart as a Missionary for the Church. There were a few dry eyes in the room. It was very special moment in time for our family. Wes will be a great missionary and I know that 2 years will go by quickly!

(Dad, Wes, Mom)

(Grandma Owens, Wes, Grandma Whipple)

(L to R: Mason-19 months, Alexis-5, Sweet Pea-23 months, Wes, Andrew-21 months, Kourtney-3, Jace-3)

(Nolan, Sweet Pea, Wes & Me)

(Andrew, Amanda, Wes, Kourtney, Jeremy, Alexis)

(Jared, Mason, Wes, Jace, Desi and baby)

( Sweet Pea, Kaitlin, Wes & Reed)

(The Other Mothers)

You can follow Wes on his Mission here

... Catching up

2009-09-17T15:15:00.000-07:00

... I was and still am behind on posting! I am slowly catching up! Keep reading!

... Headed to the Mountains

2009-09-03T09:50:00.000-07:00

(Sweet Pea 2008 on Vallecito Lake)

...We are headed here for the long weekend! It is a much needed break from the stress of a crazy job and home work! See you back on Tuesday!

... Sweet Pea-isms

2009-09-02T18:27:00.000-07:00

... Now that Sweet Pea is starting to talk more and put words together, there hasn't been a dull moment in the Sassy Stewart House! Here are just a few things that she has recently said that are too funny (well to us) not to share

... When she wants me she will YELL, "Mommy! COME HERE!"

... Every piece of clothing or fabric we pass in the store she will reach out to touch and say, " So cute!"

... I was scoping out toys for her upcoming birthday and when we walked down the Doll/Barbie aisle she said, "Oh cool!"

... I was folding laundry a few days ago and she had to tell me who the piece of clothing belonged to, "Daddy's!" as I was hanging up his work shirts. When I was folding my p.j's she would tell me " Mommy's!" I then started hanging up my shirts and folding my jeans and she said they were KK's. Obviously she must never see me in anything but p.j's!

... When she tells some one bye, she also adds in "Seeulter" (See you Later, it all runs together). She will say this over and over again! It is very funny!

... She has been learning names and the only names that you can understand clearly are Drew-Drew(Andrew), Papa, Daddy, Mommy, KK (Aunt Kaitlin), sometimes Lex, and Kourt. When you ask her what her name is she will just point at her chest. She will NOT say her name, most of the time all we get out of her is "Me!"

... She announces to the entire world when she has done her business! Nolan is very proud of this one!

We love our little Sweet Pea! Nolan and I are continually laughing at the things she does and the things she says!

... Going Green

2009-09-01T15:03:00.000-07:00

...Chili that is! We had a box of Green Chili roasted, We peeled and bagged our hearts out! Our freezer is now stocked with fresh Hatch Green Chili!!! Now to just find a good Chili Relleno Recipe!

... Cooking with Sweet Pea

2009-08-31T16:00:00.000-07:00

... Nolan decided that we need a treat after FHE. I was game for Dairy Queen, but he wanted something better ( I personally don't know what's better than Ice Cream). He tied my apron on Sweet Pea and they made brownies! Nolan put her on a chair, handed her a spoon and she was like an old pro! She stirred and stirred the crisco and then licked it (nasty)! She wasn't quite sure about licking the batter, which is the best part, but after one licked she was hooked! She was such a good help to Nolan!

...It's a good thing that Santa is bringing her this for Christmas!

... A Hair-cut for Sweet Pea

2009-08-26T14:14:00.000-07:00

... Sweet Pea's hair has been looking quite mullet-ish for a while now, I just didn't want to cut it! Finally I gave up and gave it a good trim. She was loving the fact that she could sit and stare at herself in the big mirror in my bathroom. Here are a few Before and Afters! Her little "Bob" makes her look so much older!

Before...

After...

So it may not look like that much difference, but trust me it is!

... Nolan's Masterpiece

2009-08-21T07:00:00.000-07:00

... 1 year ago I told Nolan that I wanted this bed from Ikea. So what did he do? He built it! We made it a little ,ok a lot taller than the original, but we are tall people! I am in LOVE with my bed (and Nolan too)!

... Now onto side tables & paint! Any ideas (Jessie P.)?

***It didn't take him a year to build this, it just took us that long to finally get around to doing it!

... My New BFF

2009-08-20T08:00:00.000-07:00

...IS SPRAY PAINT!!

... I have never really been a big Spray painter! It's messy and stinks! But after seeing what some creative people can do with a can of spray paint, I was sold!! Here is what I've been busy doing (besides sniffing it)...

...I bought a new shower curtain for Sweet Pea's bathroom, but didn't want to spend the money on buying a new soap dispenser, tooth brush holder and trash can. So I sprayed painted what I already had!! I am not the best at it, but practice makes perfect!!

BEFORE...

AFTER...

...I recently found some Decorative Wood Plaques at Big Lots. They had 2 white and 1 black. I bought them for $8.00 a piece thinking I would use them as is, somehow! I then got the brillant idea to spray paint them all the same color!! So that is what I did!

BEFORE...

AFTER...

...Now if my lil sis doesn't come and get these BEA-U-TI-FUL bead-board frames out of my garage, I am claiming them and they will be spray painted!

... Walk like a Penguin

2009-08-18T13:54:00.000-07:00

... Sweet Pea has a new found love for putting clothes on over clothes! She will try and put on her swimsuit over the outfit she is wearing for the day. She loves pulling Nolan's socks out of the dirty clothes and putting them on her feet. But the funniest thing she has done thus far is to put a swim diaper on! She did pretty good considering she isn't quite 2! She got both legs in 1 hole and walked around the house like a little penguin! The funniest thing was, I would call her into another room and I could hear her waddling into me! I couldn't help but laugh!

...Give-a-way oh Give-a-way

2009-08-13T22:15:00.000-07:00

...V & Co. is having an AWESOME giveaway on her bloggity blog sponsored by these guys! I have recently discovered her and have quickly fallen in LOVE!! This is what you get if you enter and better yet WIN:

So check it out!!

... My Projects

2009-08-05T08:00:00.000-07:00

... I am trying to become more like Martha and learn new things! So since my mom has the summer's off I decided I would enlist her help in my crazy ideas! Nolan & I have plans to switch Sweet Pea to a "Big Girl" bed in the next 3-4 months. I started pricing out bedding and the little cute toddler beds and I was in shock! So having a tight budget I started looking at making my own bedding. I found the cutest fabric at Hobby Lobby, but the price wasn't so cute! At $12.99 a yd I was better off just buying something from Target. So I waited for a 40% off coupon and ending up paying $26.00 for 3 yards of fabric! My mom then helped me quilt it and bind it. It was a learning experience and I am so ready to do it again!

Here it is in all it's imperfect glory...

...I still didn't have a solution for a headboard though! I then remembered that when my parents moved into their house (it's really old family house and used to be the town Post office) there was an old metal headboard & footboard!! My parents for some reason didn't throw it away with all the other junk! I was excited! It was exactly what I wanted and fit perfectly into Sweet Pea's room decor! So then the question was do I re-finish it or do I leave it as is?

... I decided to strip the old paint off. I didn't know if it had lead in it, which it most likely did. I am still not finished with it, but I am so excited to see the progress!!

Now onto crafting something else...

PS. My mom made a quilt and wants to "name" her quilt. She is giving away a prize for the winner! So go vote!

...Whirlwind of July

2009-08-04T12:08:00.001-07:00

... July for sure was a busy month for this Sassy Stewart household. We were home 2 weekends out of the month, plus not getting home till well after 9pm on weekdays! We are sad to see July go, but hopefully August won't be near as busy!

...For the 4th of July we went camping in Dolores Co w/ Nolan's family. We had a great time and opted not to do fireworks, but instead gave Sweet Pea glow-sticks! Good thing she didn't know what she was missing!

...Then it was off to the Temple with Carson and a Birthday celebration for ME!! Turning 26 never felt so good! I was happy to get away for the night but so happy to return to my Sweet Pea! Nolan made sure that we ate good while in Albuquerque and we saw this great movie too...

... Then it was back to reality to get ready for the 24th celebration (Pioneer Day). Our ward was in charge of the BBQ dinner this year. I had very mixed feelings about it, but after Friday night was over I was certainly glad that we didn't have the water games on Saturday! There is no way I could have pulled it off with out these people, plus my family and numerous members of our ward! Sweet Pea loved the Parade! When it came time to race, well lets just say that she was a little ticked off! Nolan was holding her back till the shouted go, and she DIDN'T like that! So she didn't race this year! Maybe we will start training for next year?! Nolan was asked to play on a friends Softball team this year, I was a little hesitant because his City league play had just ended and I was a little burnt out on Softball! But being the good person and player Nolan is, he did it! They weren't the best team, but weren't the worst! They ended up playing a total of 5 games on Saturday. Nolan was sure glad that they lost! We are glad to be done with sports, for a few more months at least!

...This past weekend we meet up with the other Sassy Stewarts in Flagstaff for a Family Camping trip! We don't camp like normal people though! We went swimming, bowling and ate the best food ever!! It was a great weekend!

...All in all July was a BLAST!

... Once a Big Sister

2009-07-16T17:19:00.000-07:00

... Always a Big Sister! Back in May, I had the chance to watch my niece Lexi for the day. Her parents went to Albuquerque early that morning and she had a water day at Preschool that she wanted to attend. Nolan & I were planning on going to Albuquerque later in the day, so we agreed to take her to school, pick her up from school and bring her to Albuquerque to her parents. No biggie right?! Well Lexi arrived at our house bright & early in the morning 5AM early!! I am not a morning person, but I will do whatever it takes for my nieces & nephews. So we layed in bed and watched cartoons till I "woke" up. When I was finally awake I found this...

...What is it you ask? A detailed letter (aka instructions) from Amanda telling me about what to do with Lexi. The letter was no surprise to me, well because #1 Amanda has OCD, #2 Sometimes I need to be told things more than once, #3 Amanda has OCD and finally Amanda has OCD!! I laughed about it, and followed her instructions one by one. I have saved the letter waiting for the perfect opportunity to get her back! Nolan & I are headed to Albuquerque today to attend the Temple with his cousin Carson, who is going on a mission. It so happened that he is going on my Birthday!! Perfect chance to spend a night away minus our Sweet Pea thanks to my lovely sister Amanda!!

While I was packing Sweet Pea's bag, I remembered Amanda's letter and made a funny version of my own! Here it is...

...It's a good thing my family was born with a sense of humor! Love ya Amanda and Thanks for taking care of our Sweet Pea!

...Two of a Kind

2009-07-09T14:48:00.000-07:00

... When Sweet Pea and Andrew are together, you better be prepared for some trouble! They are 2 months apart in age, but most of the time you can't tell a difference. They have been referred to lately as "The Twins". I always thought I wanted twins, after watching these 2 I have quickly changed my mind. (Aubani, I will pray for you!)

I am extremely grateful that they have each other to grow up with. Don't worry Andrew will never be able to get away with much Sweet Pea will make sure of it!

...Camping with Sweet Pea

2009-06-24T10:56:00.000-07:00

(Cardboard cut out of a Tent at the Park we were at)

(picture taken w/ my phone)

...For Father's Day weekend we decided to go Camping in Durango. It was a very relaxing trip filled with Good Food, Card Games, a nap here and there and GREAT company! I could live in the mountains, as long as Walmart or Target was within a reasonable driving time! Sweet Pea was, as always FUN! She had her moments of boycotting naps or not wanting to eat anything but "cany"(candy) . All in all she was quite hilarious! Here are just a few moments I was able to catch on camera...

(waving at a Camper(s) coming in the park)

...We are getting packed up to go again in a week! Oh we love Summer!

...Where have you been all my life?

2009-06-17T15:12:00.000-07:00

(...Found at your local Walmart!)

...And She's done it again

2009-06-17T10:47:00.000-07:00

... Last month I took Sweet Pea to Amber to have her picture taken. Little did I know that day was going to be a rough day. She did not want anything to do with sitting still, the camera, snacks I was offering or even the funny faces I was making. I was a little (okay alot) disappointed when I left thinking that I was #1. Going to give Sweet Pea away to the first taker or #2 Just try again. When Amber called to tell me the pictures were ready I almost wanted to laugh. I could only imagine what they looked like. Sweet Pea screaming & throwing herself all over Amber's beautiful back drops and props. Fitting, very fitting! I was so surprised when Amber showed me these...

...She not only managed to capture Sweet Pea and her little Sassy self (see above picture), but She also captured that Sweet Little face that I love so much! Amber, Thanks for putting up with the Sassy Stewart Girls!

Look at her web-site for more!!

PS. I'm not giving her away anymore...she's all MINE!!

... I just love her

2009-06-09T16:11:00.000-07:00

(Sweet Pea @ Kaitlin's Reception)

...How could you not love this face?

We are on Day 2 with no "Bink"! She is getting so big...I wish she would stay this way forever!

... Breaking the habit

2009-06-03T14:27:00.000-07:00

... Come Monday Sweet Pea is getting broke of her beloved "Bink"! She is only allowed to have it while napping & at bedtime. Nolan is a little nervous. I, on the other hand am ready for it!

It may be a LONG week!

Any advice?

... Just Married

2009-06-01T10:25:00.001-07:00

... Kaitlin & Reed are Married!! The weather was great, there were lots of family & friends, a BEAUTIFUL Bride and a Handsome Groom! We couldn't be happier for them! Here are just a few (okay alot) pictures from the Temple...

...Mr. & Mrs. Reed Harris

... A Happy Bride

... This was the best picture we could get of the kids. Kourtney was mad!

... Charlton, Kaitlin & Lacie

... 3 Heslop kiddos

...Me & my Sweet Pea

... The good 'ol days

2009-05-26T08:39:00.001-07:00

... My mom and little sister have been going through old photos for Kaitlin's wedding video. They found some pictures of Nolan & I back in our High School days. Oh how we were young & skinny!

...June 2000 Amanda & Jeremy's Wedding Reception

...Prom 2000 Megan -16 Nolan- 18

...Nolan's Graduation 2000

...The night before Nolan left on his mission (January 2001). He was already set apart as a missionary, so no hugging! My family thought it was funny, in fact this picture was titled "The Handshake"! Now it's funny, at the time it wasn't!

...It was fun seeing these pictures and remembering us back in the day!

...Lookin' out my front porch

2009-05-19T19:04:00.000-07:00

... This is what I saw tonight! Does it get any better than this?

... It's going to be a GREAT summer!

... A colorful future

2009-05-06T15:06:00.001-07:00

... This is Sweet Pea's new favorite past time...

... I'm loving her creativity and allowing me to get some things done!

... I need to SHOUT HOORAY!!

2009-05-03T20:50:00.000-07:00

...Today was Sweet Pea's 1st "official" day of Nursery. She stayed there the entire time, well except when Aunt KK brought her too me with stinky pants. I was a much less stressed out mama today and I actually participated in Sunday School!

...So Shout out for JOY!!

(just keep your fingers crossed it stays this way!)

... I think it sums it all up

2009-04-27T13:25:00.000-07:00

...This picture of Sweet Pea pretty much sums up our weekend

... What a life!

...I'm Checkin' it Twice

2009-04-22T14:00:00.000-07:00

... A clean kitchen (check)

...2 clean bathrooms (check)

... 8 loads of laundry folded & put away (check)

... No dishes in the sink (check)

... clean floors (check)

... a dusted house (check)

... 1 sleeping Sweet Pea (check)

... 6 Ripe banana's used to make Banana Bread (check)

...20 toes painted (almost)

...Visiting Teaching done for the month of April (check & yes I am bragging)

... 3 Sassy Stewart's ready to go on Vacation (check)

Here we come...

...Hours of Entertainment

2009-04-17T19:21:00.000-07:00

... Tonight we watched the Heslop kids. Their parents went to the Temple. So this was what we did, almost all night...

...We ran through Sweet Peas curtains

...Who would have thought?

... More Family Pics

2009-04-09T09:19:00.000-07:00

... Amber put the rest of the family pictures on her blog! Check them out!

... Being a Mom means

2009-04-07T15:37:00.000-07:00

...I watch Oprah! I feel like it is sometimes against the rules to admit that you watch TV while being a SAHM (stay at home mom). But I do, not all the time, but some times while I fold laundry or get ready. Yesterday, while folding laundry, I was watching Oprah. (Day time TV sucks by the way) The ENITRE show was on the topic of Mothers. I was impressed and finally realized that I am not the only one that feels like pulling her hair out from time to time. These authors were there(I am buying their books), as well as an audience full of Mothers! Genius I tell ya!

I am sure that you all are thinking... "You have one kid, what's the big deal!" I am not one to sit around and eat cake pops all day. I have to be busy! I have slowly learned over the last 18 months that, it's ok not to be doing something all the time! It has taken me this long to come to terms with that. I have my sister to vent to, but she gets tired of hearing it all the time. My husband thinks I am crazy a majority of the time! It felt so good to know that I am not the only mother out there that has some of these feelings, and to hear other mothers being brutally honest! I am far from perfect, but I try hard. I always have Sweet Pea's best interest at heart. I don't sit and play with her all day, there are times when I tell her to go play with her toys. But I try, and that is all I can do. There are days where I don't take a shower till 3 or 4 PM. I hate doing laundry every Monday. I wish someone would have told me that I would never get to see my husband! Why didn't any tell me that kids poop and poop a lot?

I wouldn't trade being a mom for any other job! I love the good days because they make to bad days do-able! Being able to be a mom is a great blessing!

So here is your chance... To vent!

What do you wish someone would have told you before becoming a mother?

What is one thing that you just can't stand?

It's ok! Just be honest... it feels good I promise!

P.S. Mom sorry for making you crazy!

...Sassy Family Pictures

2009-04-03T10:08:00.001-07:00

...A couple weeks ago, we had Family Pictures done with the Whipple side of the family. Pictures were long over due, with Reed joining the family and Wes leaving on a mission it was time. Amber did a great job at putting up with 6 squirmy kids and 6 unwilling men! But with all that was going on we got some great shots. Here are some of the Sassy Stewart's...

Thanks again Amber! We love them!

...Why I am excited for April

2009-04-01T08:00:00.000-07:00

...April is going to be awesome month! I can feel it in my big bones! Here is why...

...General Conference

watching church on TV in your pj's can't get much better

...Sweet Pea has 3 more Sundays till she is OFFICIALLY in nursery!!

...Alexia, our niece is going to be baptized

... Since Alexia is getting baptized, a trip to AZ is in the making!!

... Shopping at IKEA in AZ

... Eating in AZ

...A FREE preview of DIY

... Getting our yard, flower beds and garden ready for planting

... Warmer weather

... Flying a kite with Sweet Pea

... 1 camping trip (maybe)

... Softball season starts

... Easter candy

... Being that much closer to summer!

Come on April I am ready for you! Bring it on!

...Makin my heart melt

2009-03-10T12:07:00.000-07:00

...This is why I get up everyday!

...I love these 2...they keep me in motion!

I have a lot to be thankful for!

...She is SUPER DUPER famous

2009-03-04T21:11:00.000-08:00

...My little sister, Kaitlin would have never imagined a week ago when she swallowed her engagement ring that a week later her & Reed would be found here...

...The show will air tomorrow (Thursday 3/5/09). I know all the surprises, but I am not going to tell! You will be shocked! We love ELLEN! They will finally be home tomorrow after their trip cross-country. They have had the TIME of their lives!! Every time I talk to the "love-birds" they can't say enough how NICE everyone has been to them! So THANK YOU to The Today Show, Inside Edition, Ellen & Crew. (Kara glad I got to semi meet you! It was great!)

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

...Because he's a Big Baby

2009-03-03T13:10:00.000-08:00

...This is my baby brother Wesley. We are about 7 years apart. I grew up changing his diapers, babysitting him, beating him up, forcing him & my sister Kaitlin into wrestling matches, getting annoyed with him, him stealing my jewelry for his little girlfriends and the list goes on. Having 3 older sisters Wesley has been "mothered" to say the least. He knows what sister to call for what need. I have been deemed the Prom asking/flowering order/ picture taking Sister. My other 2 sisters have their duties as well.

Since Wesley knows how to work us, he uses it to his advantage. Today was no exception. I received a call from Wes asking me to bring him some lunch because the school lunch was crap. I told him just to eat it and deal with it (that is so something my mother would say). Wes then began begging me! Sweet Pea was sleeping and I was not about to wake her up to go take Wes lunch! I told him Nolan was on his way home for lunch and I would call him and have him get something for Wes. The choirs began to sing in Wesley's favor. So I made the call to Nolan (who is also the baby of his family) pleaded my case that Wes could not eat school lunch and he was hungry. Nolan refused! I begged and begged some more. Nolan caved! I called Wes to let him know that he was in debt to me for arguing with Nolan, and that babysitting would be sufficient payback.

Why do I do this? I have no clue! The inner mother (she is in there somewhere) cares for this little boy. I can't help it! He is my baby brother. I pity his poor future wife for all of this. So Sorry to the future Mrs. Wesley Whipple. You can kill me later!

Wesley...note to you: I can not bring you lunch while you are on your mission! Sorry it's against the rules...even though I like breaking the rules, I am not breaking this one for you! Deal with it!

...She is famous part 2

2009-03-02T12:16:00.000-08:00

...Kaitlin & Reed did the interview this morning on The Today Show! Everything went great! Kaitlin said that everyone was very nice and Matt Lauer was very funny! They have been contacted by Fox News, as well as countless Radio Stations. We are very excited for Kaitlin & Reed! Can't wait to see them after all this traveling!

Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy

...Happy 100 and add some toes

2009-02-27T20:30:00.000-08:00

...Happy 100th Post to the Sassy Stewart's!! To celebrate our 100th post we have been featured here! (This was not planned) An exciting day for us!

...100 things about the Sassy Stewart to follow!!

You can't tell me this face isn't cute!

...She is famous

2009-02-27T16:34:00.000-08:00

*****UPDATE: Kaitlin & Reed will be on The Today Show tomorrow morning (3/2/2009)***********

...My little sister is FAMOUS!! She just did a web interview with KSL and will be on the news (in Utah) tonight at 10 Or you can watch via internet here. The local paper called her for an interview and that is just the beginning! What an exciting way to start things off!

...Way to go Kaitlin & Reed!

...You will laugh till you cry

2009-02-26T07:33:00.000-08:00

...Do you need a good LAUGH today? Check out my little sister's story of how she got engaged! It is one of those things that can only happen to her and something that would happen in the movies! It is for real! If you don't laugh something is wrong with you!

Love ya KK!

...The Streak

2009-02-12T08:26:00.000-08:00

...This little thing got out of the bath last night and instead of going to her bedroom

...she ran around the house NAKED!!

...Guess I will have to stop that...she is picking up my bad habits!

Our E-Trade Baby

2009-02-10T07:57:00.001-08:00

This is their version...

...And this is our version

I think our version is much cuter!

...Lessons from Grandma

2009-02-05T15:01:00.000-08:00

My 87 year old Texan Grandma is funny! She is a little on the forgetful side and so having a conversation with her can be funny or frustrating, depending who you are. I had the opportunity to take her to a Dr. appointment this week. I was lucky enough to hear about interesting facts about the area we lived in. She sometimes get confused and thinks we are in Texas...we live in New Mexico. Close enough! I learned things about my family, who she likes & thinks the world of and well those that she really just doesn't care for. I also I learned a very important lesson on the way home...I will cherish FOR-EV-ER!

Don't talk to people you don't like.

What the heck have I been doing all this time? Guess I had it totally wrong?

...Ruler of the Roost

2009-01-21T14:45:00.000-08:00

...Nolan & I have learned over that last couple of months that we are no longer in charge.

She is...

...through the fits, screams, tears & laughs...we are having fun!

Let's just say that she keeps us on our toes!

...Feeling a little Martha

2009-01-07T15:34:00.000-08:00

(getting dinner ready... notice the countless bottles of the good stuff around)

...My family & friends tease me that my name should've been Martha. Sometimes I agree, because sometimes I can be pretty freakin' crafty!

My Pottery Barn magazine came in the mail yesterday, I then proceeded to flag it with sticky notes. It looks like the Ikea catalog that is oh so worshiped in the Sassy Stewart Home. I flag it because I like to dream, and I DREAM BIG!

My goal for the year 2-0-0-9 is...

Be a little MORE Martha!

I love crafts and so why not do it non-stop for the next year?

PS. Sweet Pea is cracking us all up these days... Gosh I LOVE HER!!

...A Material Girl

2008-12-30T13:51:00.000-08:00

...I love modern day conveniences! Seriously!! My sister is getting the water hooked up to her new house today (yes!!), so that means that I have been without water for about 3 1/2 hours now! I haven't taken a shower or finished cleaning my house! I started laundry and cleaning, but can't finish because of the lack of water.

I never would've hacked it as a pioneer! I would have died or they would have left me behind because of my complaining!

...Here's to a HOT Shower!!

...A Trip to the middle of

2008-12-03T13:21:00.000-08:00

...NO WHERE!!

Before Thanksgiving, Nolan & I ventured to Artesia NM to watch my little brother Wesley play football. With HIGH hopes to win, we jumped in the car and drove 6+ hours to really the middle of no-where!! For miles & miles this is all we saw...

We finally got to Roswell and I was relieved to see that there was civilization there!

(Sharon...I don't know how you did it?!)

...Artesia is HUGE on Football. They have won close to 26 State Championships just in Football. It is probably as close to West Texas Football as we will get. The entire stadium was paid for by on Oil Field company. The ENTIRE town turns our to watch their beloved Bulldogs.

Our boys were there to win!! When our boys came out to warm up, some of them had there hands cupped, I didn't realize then what was going on. They had taken some of the little black beads off of our home turf to bring to Artesia for luck! They came down through the stands and our crowd was energized!

The Football game was tough and sadly we didn't end up winning, but it was wonderful to be there to support Wes and watch him play his last football game!

We were sad, but happy to think that in a year he will be on a mission!

...Wes we are very proud of you & can't wait for Basketball season!!

...Once upon a November

2008-12-03T10:30:00.001-08:00

...November is History!!

Here are just a few things that have kept us busy, busy during the month!

...Went for morning walks in the COLD!!

...Had a Blast at Young Women's in Excellence! (the post it's coming I promise)

...Traveled to the middle of NO-where to see Wes play his last football game! (Sniff)

(Wes #8, Brady #83, Kyle #32, Derek #22 & Todd #6

these boys have played together since 4th grade)

...Had Family Pictures! (thanks again Amber)

...Celebrated a favorite Holiday with many things to be Thankful for

Thanks for a great time November!

...8 the great!

2008-11-18T20:07:00.000-08:00

This is a tag I am just getting around to doing!

8 TV shows I watch

1. The Office

2. Grey's Anatomy

3. ANTM (America's Next Top Model)

4. Dirty Sexy Money

5. Gary Unmarried

6. American Idol

7. Anything on Food Network

8. DIY (when I have that channel)

8 things I did yesterday

1. Took Sweet Pea to the PAT house

2. Had lunch w/ Nolan

3. Watched Kourtney & Lexi for a while

4. Went to Hobby Lobby for Party Decorations

5. Had a Painting Party at my sister's new house

6. Searched Internet for Ward Party Ideas

7. Drank a Diet Coke w/ Lime!

8. Stayed up late catching up on recorded TV shows

8 favorite restaurants

1. Olive Garden

2. In-N-Out Burger

3. Costa Vida

4. Texas Roadhouse

5. Sonic (only for the drinks really)

6. Steamworks

7. Chilis

8. Taco Box

8 things on my wish list

1. To be financially free

2. Have my yard landscaped!!

3. Drive a Land Rover

4. Have kids with out the help of fertility drugs

5. Be a good mom and a good wife

6. Be Healthy

7. My husband's business to be successful

8. Learn to work Adobe Photoshop

...Playing Ketchup aka Life

2008-11-17T08:47:00.000-08:00

...I have so much to post!! But so much more to do! (like laundry)

...Young Women's in Excellence!

...My wonderful Sweet Pea (she is walking!!!)

...My new & scary calling!!

...How much I am going to miss Young Womens & my fun girls!!

...I get to see one of my bestest friends this weekend!! (Hello Olsens!)

...How Thankful I am for this Holiday we call Thanksgiving!!

...Catch you on the flip side..or in another post!

...Once you go Mac

2008-11-04T14:03:00.000-08:00

...You don't go back!

...So for my great & exciting news...

I got (we) a MAC!!!

After thinking long & hard about it...we decided that it would be a good investment for us! Plus the other piece of crap...well it's a piece! The last few days me & Mr. Mac have been on a honeymoon. I have absolutely feel in love with him. Sorry Nolan! I have turned into a total nerd! Total!

So there it is! How exciting! I know!

P.S. I Photo ROCKS!! & I voted today!

So what do you get excited about?

Are you a nerd too?

...Workin' Out to a Different Tune

2008-11-03T13:21:00.000-08:00

...I am in need of some help!

(not the mental kind)

Our Young Women's in Excellence is on Saturday and I need some help. I don't want to go into detail of what we are doing because it's so fun and I want to wait till I have pics to back it up!

I do need your help though...What do you listen to while you are workin' out, cleaning house, driving, or just hanging out at home. (ie. this is church related...it needs to be clean). I need something mostly upbeat! You know that makes you want to get up and dance!

...Oh I haven't forgot about the great & exciting news...(if you are thinking I am with child...keep thinking)I am busy getting some YW in Excellence stuff done.

...Give it to me ladies! I need to get inside your Play lists!

...I'll be MIA

2008-10-30T21:27:00.000-07:00

...I have so, so much to post and I have a slight problem.

...My computer CRASHED!! Yep, just decided to quit working without me backing up all the photos from Sweet Peas Birthday and all of my music from I Tunes.

...It's gettin' fixed...and might, just might go in the TRASH!!

...I have some great & exciting news...

...But I will share later when I get things fixed!

So I'm taking a break...

...I'll be Back!

...1 year older & wiser too!

2008-10-25T08:51:00.000-07:00

...Happy Birthday Sweet Pea!
...One year ago today I gave birth to you. It was fast and it hurt real bad! Thank you for not making my labor last into the double digits! 6 hours was enough! Back in those days you slept and slept and ate and ate and pooped (alot). Now you don't sleep (ok maybe sometimes) and you still eat alot!

You are such a funny girl and have quite the attitude these days. Thank you for turning my world right side up!

Happy Birthday We love you!

A Bump to the head & A Maxi-Pad

2008-10-22T16:36:00.000-07:00

...Sweet Pea got her 1st official Bruise! OUCH! She bumped it on the side of the tub, trying to be a big girl and stand up! The next morning it was pretty swollen and purple...

...Last week while playing in my Bathroom she found my cupboard of "girl products" and was in heaven! Little does she know that when she has to use them...it won't be that exciting! While I had the camera out taking pictures of the bruise, she found a Maxi-Pad and crawled around laughing! Who knew Maxi-Pads were that funny?!

Her Birthday is on Saturday...Perfect Yellow Bruise for her Birthday!!

Sorry Dad...I know that you are embarrassed that I posted this?!

...A Change of Season

2008-10-13T14:40:00.000-07:00

...A few weekends ago Nolan & I took Sweet Pea to LaPlata Canyon in Durango CO. We love it there and have been there every fall since we tied the knot. It is a short hour from home, but oh so BEA-U-TI-FUL! We got rained on for a little bit, but managed to take a family photo.

The view was gorgeous! We love this time of year!

But we couldn't pass up this picture opportunity...

...Now that's a little blunt!

...Consumed with DIY!

2008-10-02T20:41:00.000-07:00

...The last week of my life has been wasted away sitting in front of the TV watching the DIY channel. We have a free preview and I am soaking in every minute. Seriously...I would marry Norm Abram! He has some serious skillz!(that's what she said!)

..Smarter I so am, after all that I have watched...Landscaping ideas, painting tips & easy household tips.

...Vegging in front of the TV is an evil, evil sin!

Please tell me I am not alone in my sinning...I am off to watch more...Norm is calling!

...Dear Mr. Dish Network,

2008-09-17T08:38:00.000-07:00

...I would like to thank you for the wonderful deal that you are having on DVR Receivers. I am now saving $5 a month on my bill. That is $5 more buck-a-roos that I can spend else where(ahem, Sweet Pea). Thank you for calling my house at 8:05 am this morning and forcing me to hurry and put some clothes on. I didn't think you were going to come that early, they lady on the phone said between 8am-12pm. I thought she was kidding?! Guess not! I have a hard time getting up anyway, but your wake-up call made it easy! Thank you for installing my new DVR Receiver so that I can record this and this at the same time! Genius I tell you! I was having panic attacks trying to chose what to watch on Thursday nights.

Sorry that our house was a little on the warm side(the hubs is weird with the temperature lately), and maybe, just maybe smelled a little (ok alot) like garlic from last nights dinner! Oopps! Sorry! But Thank you for making our life that much easier! We love TV and you just made it that much easier for us to plop our big 'o butts down and watch!

Hugs & Kisses in a friendish sort of way,

The Sassy Stewarts

PS. Sorry for previously yelling (or talking loudly) at some of your Customer Service Reps. They don't speak very good English, and they don't understand me very well. What can I say...It's my $$$ and I just want my way! Hope we can still be friends?!

...10 months old

2008-09-05T09:23:00.000-07:00

...Sweet Pea is 10 months old! Time has flown by!

Here is what she has been up to lately...

...has 4 1/2 teeth

...super-duper fast crawler

...loves her silly daddy

...wants to walk (she's too chicken)

...Eats like a freakin' horse and still doesn't gain weight

(i am super jealous)

...loves to shred the whole roll of TP in every bathroom

...loves playing in potting soil

...still has a love/hate relationship with church

...loves her tounge

...perfected her parade/princess wave

...loves sleeping with mom (dad sometimes)

...loves books!

...loves fruits & veggies

...continues to amaze us each day

...we can never get enough of her & her cute giggle

Where did this little baby go?

...Camping "Stewart Style"

2008-09-05T08:32:00.000-07:00

...Every Labor Day weekend since Nolan & I have been married we have been camping at 5 Branches campground. It's our favorite place and our little re-treat away from our crazy lives. This year was extra special because we had Sweet Pea with us so, every thing was new and exciting!

...We enjoyed some yummy food

...lots of card games

...lots of walks

...a cooollld Boat Ride around the lake

...some DEL-ICI-OUS fudge

... and best of all afternoon naps!!

...Sweet Pea loved being able to crawl around and shove every rock possible in her mouth. YUCK!! She has a new found love for cantaloupe from Grandma's garden. Ate everything, and I mean everything in sight! Best of all, was completely spoiled for 5 days straight!!

She de-tested the life jacket, then I whipped out the camera and she liked it suddenly?! Go figure. We couldn't get her to keep it on the whole time...I know what a horrible mother I am!!

Nolan got to play Captain for a while and we all sang the theme song to Gilligan's Island

(ok only Grandma & Grandpa knew the words)

We love camping!

...She'll be coming around the mountain

2008-08-28T08:55:00.000-07:00

...Sweet Pea that is! We are leaving to the mountains today and not coming home till Monday! Hopefully we will get a little R & R and shove our faces full of food!

Have a Great Weekend!

...Love for NieNie

2008-08-28T08:44:00.000-07:00

...Today is NieNie day...(photo from NieNie's blog)

...In honor of NieNie & Mr. Nielson there are silent auctions going on all over the blogging world. Check out here for more details & auctions!

Get your Pocket Books ready Ladies!!

...Photoshop for Dummies

2008-08-22T22:00:00.000-07:00

...Nolan bought, well kind of thanks shay, me Adobe Photoshop like forever ago (3 months or so really) and I haven't had time to sit down and figure it all out. I still don't understand it really, but playing around for a little bit this is what I did to a photo I love of Sweet Pea...

Before...

After...

(yes I was going for the washed out look, I love the way it looks)

...Ok all your Photography buffs how did I do?

I seriously would pay one of you to teach me some tricks!

...Have you seen me?

2008-08-20T14:37:00.000-07:00

...Yeah...I just pretty much just stole this idea off Amanda's blog...

This is my baby sister Kaitlin and she has abandoned her family. She was last seen somewhere in Southern Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Northern Utah, and Arizona, I think. If any of you have seen her, send her home immediately!!

Dear Kaitlin...

We miss you and can't wait to meet your sexy boyfriend that so kindly bought you a juicey hamburger at Jack-in-the-Box! We loved his mullet! It totally rocked...I wish Nolan had one! I thought he looked pretty sexy without his t-shirt on too! His beer belly really was pretty hott! I wish you were here so that you could tell me your funny stories and so that we could dream about toilet-papering Peg Bundy's house! Sweet Pea misses her auntie!

...NAH NAH NAH! Told you so!

2008-08-19T18:22:00.000-07:00

...That is what I wanted to tell the Dr. after we got the results from Sweet Pea's lab work.

Yes, last week was pure hell. After her 6 month well-baby check up he was a little concerned about her not gaining weight. So he wanted to monitor her every 2 months...I was okay with that. We went in June and things were good, she went from weighing 13 lbs. 9 0z @ 6 months to weighing 15 lbs @ 8 months. Last Tuesday (Aug 12 th) she weighed in at 15 lbs. 14 oz. She only gained 14 oz in 2 months!! I was shocked! She eats like a fat girl! I knew then that we were in for it! So the Dr. wanted to do some blood work and a urine analysis to check for kidney function, abnormalities in her digestive system etc. Getting the blood taken alone was HORRIBLE! I cried, she cried and Nolan was worried I was going to lose it at any moment. Seriously! They sent us home with a little pee bag and a cup and wished us good luck! We needed it! After a couple hours of wearing this pee bag she finally went, but the stickiness (is that a word?) had worn off and she went in her diaper! There were a couple of drops in the bag...Nolan squeezed them out into the cup. We hoped and prayed that it would be good enough!

Fast Forward to yesterday- The nurse from the Dr.'s office FINALLY called me and said that the blood work came back normal, but that they wanted another urine analysis. OH Boy! Because her urine was contaminated! It's pee! But we could come into the office at our convince and get the pee bag and the cup and come home! Thank You!

All this just re-assured me that I am a good mom and that my daughter maybe a little petite, but I am ok with that! I hope it lasts forever! I never got to be the petite girl in school, I was the AMAZON GIRL that was on the back row for class pictures with all the boys!

Sweet Pea-

I hope you stay petite forever! I am jealous of you in a mother/daughter kind of way!

...Why I've been behind on Blogging

2008-08-16T21:47:00.000-07:00

...Summer has been so crazy! I have been playing catch up nearly all summer. We have been having lots of fun! Here is what we have been up to...

Playing in the "Pond"...

...Saw Elder Jason come home safe!

... 2 Braves games with the Olsens

...went to the SJC Fair

...Eating Oreo Fudgees

(because she is cutting teeth and really anything goes at the Stewarts!)

...Most of all having the time of our lives!

...The Fair

2008-08-16T21:17:00.000-07:00

...We took Sweet Pea to the Fair. She loved the animals and even got to pet a few. The smell reminded me why I don't have animals!

Too bad Sweet Pea wasn't big enough to get in the pin and catch one of these...

we could have taken it home! No thanks!

We saw a lot of this...

and this...

and when we saw this...

Nolan said, "Check out the balls on that thing!"

YES!That is my husband...just Keepin' it Real Folks! His sister was disgusted.

Sweet Pea got to Test Drive a Tractor...

...then got a lesson from Grandpa & Dad

We LOVE the Fair!

...Partying with the Olsens

2008-08-16T20:19:00.000-07:00

...We met up with the Olsens in Phoenix and had more laughs then we could really handle! We went shopping, ate good food, went to a Baseball game and ate some more! We love Nate & Kendra and wish they didn't live so far away! Sweet Pea loved the Baseball game and Nate & Kendra were cheap entertainment along with this lady(not her daughter)....

(die hard Braves fan...she got even funnier after a couple of drinks)

...and then there was this guy

(he wanted me to take a picture of him? One too many Jose Cuervos)

Of course Sweet Pea had to have Braves attire on! Thank goodness I found some outifts for her when I was pregnant! She looked so cute! Thanks to Grandpa Jerry, Nolan & I got to match one night!

We laughed till we cried and shoved our faces till our buttons popped!Sweet Pea loved the crowds, staring at other peoples food and watching those Baseball players in tight pants (ok not really)! She got so tired one night at the game she fell asleep...
All -n- all it was a fun trip! We ate at some good places like...
(thanks Sharon for blogging about Matt's Big Breakfast! It was amazing!) ,

and watched 2 good baseball games!

GO BRAVES!!

(nate this picture makes me laugh every time I see it! I couldn't resist!)

For a good time call the Olsens! Seriously!