We Moved!!!

We moved home! I'm so excited. I will miss some things about Kayenta, but I'm so happy we are gone. I love that I just have to drive 5 minutes to go to Wal-Mart, instead of 2 hours. I love that I can actually buy things from the frozen section, without having to worry about it melting. I like that I don't have to bring an ice chest anytime I go to the grocery store. I love that I will have a babysitter and can actually go on a date with my husband. I love that our families are close by. I like that everyone doesn't stare at me in public places because I look out of place there. I love that there is a temple close by. I like that there is a hospital and doctors close by, so I don't have to worry about having a sick baby and so we can have more kids. I like that we won't have to spend so much on gas all the time. I love it here!

I'm so happy to be home!

Happy Anniversary!

Yesterday was mine and Jory's 3rd anniversary. It definitely feels like we've been married a lot longer! We didn't get to do anything to celebrate because we both have bad colds and Miki has RSV. It hasn't been fun!

I love you Jory!

Sun's Game

Last week we went to a Sun's game. My dad rented a suite for his and my sister's birthdays. It was so much fun. Miki loved it! She loved the lights and music. Anytime a song would come on she would start dancing. She did pretty good the whole time considering it was bedtime. That night she went home with Grandma and Grandpa, and me and Jory stayed in Mesa for the night. It was my first night without her. I missed my baby, but it was sure nice to have a break. She had a blast without Mom and Dad. I don't think she even missed us. She was excited to see me when I walked in, but she wanted to keep playing right after that.

A few days later we went to see some of Jory's family in Duncan. Miki was naughty the whole time. We had a hard time getting any pictures without her crying.

Here she is with her cousin Daya

Daya, Gaitlin, and Miki

Growing up

Miki has been growing up. She's been walking for about 2 weeks now. She is getting better and better. She finally stopped calling everything baby and will now call things by name. She learns so much every day. She even learned to play in the toilet! I need to be better about keeping the doors closed. She loves to read books, but lately won't let me read to her. She loves to do things her way.

Miki loves going outside, but she doesn't like the grass. She only likes to climb the stairs. She goes up and down them and it scares me to death!






Miki and Ryann were wearing matching pajamas, but they didn't want to take a picture

They really do love each other!

Snow Day!

A few weeks ago it snowed, so we decided to try out Mikelle's new snow suit.




Family picture



I tried to teach her how to do a snow angel.

This was her favorite part!

We are definitely ready for the snow and mud to be gone!

Christmas Time!

This year Christmas was fun! I wasn't on bedrest and I didn't have a newborn baby. So I actually got to enjoy it. I felt like I missed last Christmas.

On Christmas Eve, we did our annual Christmas Eve party with the Pursley's and the Thatcher's. We figured out we have been doing it for 7 years now.

Before the party I found out that I have cowboys in my family. Who knew?


We had dinner at my parents house. Then went to the Pursley's for a hay ride and white elephant. Then we went to the Thatcher's for a live nativity and cinnamon rolls and hot chocolate.

I was so excited for Miki's first real Christmas. She was only 2 days old last year. She loved all her new presents.

She had to try out her new chair.

In November my parents had their 25th wedding anniversary and went to Cabo. They brought home Cabo shirts for everyone. So we took a picture and sent it to Derek since Cabo is in his mission.

Cute Little Mik

I love my baby girl

4 generations

Sisters

That night we got to talk to Derek for 2 1/2 hours. He's doing really well and has a Mexican accent. I can't believe he's been out 13 months already!

Miki loved the trampoline. Rocki would take her out and she wouldn't want to come back in, even though it was cold!

All her Christmas and birthday presents. Do you think she's spoiled?!

Happy Birthday Miki!

Mikelle had her first birthday on December 23. I can't believe I have a one year old. She's not a baby anymore! On her birthday she was sick, so it made for a miserable day for her and me! She got a ton of presents, but wouldn't open any of them. Once she realized their were toys inside she was pretty excited. I always thought babies liked the wrapping paper and boxes the best, but she definitely liked the toys better.

Me trying to convince her to open the present.






She finally realized she liked having a birthday.


She did not want to sit in her high chair and eat cake.

I held her and fed her and she realized cake is pretty good.

She finally decided she would sit in the high chair and eat.

Here are her one year stats:

Weight: 21 lb 11 oz 74%

Height: 30.5 in 85%

Head: 44 cm 22%

So she's still a big girl with a small head! She's learning a ton everyday. She has taken 4 steps, but she knows she's faster at crawling, so it's hard to get her to want to walk. She can stand up on her on really well and even walk around pushing toys, but won't do it alone. Her favorite word is baby and will call anyone under 5 a baby. She learned how to say trampoline and grandpa while we were in Thatcher for Christmas. She already knows how to throw tantrums and has thrown herself into walls and has hurt herself. She will pretend like she is going to come to you and and the last second turn a different direction and run away and she even fake laughs. She started doing that at church!

We love our Miki and are so glad we had her year ago!