the belle of the ball

HAPPY HALLOWEEN.

We enjoyed the holiday today by going to the church primary party (which I worked my tush off to put together- and it was super- yay me) then by spending the evening trick or treating with some of our favorite people on the planet, Jeff, Celina, Esther, and Stevie. Celina remarked that Cecily was the belle of the ball 'cause she was such a cute little bumble bee, and I couldn't agree more.

This was her first time Trick-or-Treating, and her cousin Esther couldn't have been a better teacher. She helped her say "trick or treat!" at all the doorsteps, and even held Cecily's hand when it was sticky from a sucker. Now that's cousin love!

She wins the award for the cutest bumble bee in the history of mankind.

She liked going around to all the tables and looting the candy buckets....

Esther the Vampire Princess, Cecily the Bee, and Stephen the Dinosaur.

We hit up all the houses of people Esther knew in the neighborhood. They both got quite the stash of candy.

Mike was a super cute proud papa of his girl tonight. He had tons of fun helping her learn to trick or treat. ps- CJ is saying CHEESE!

..this is your life....

Today I instant messaged mike while he was at work. The conversation went like this:

Me: Hey! Do you know where my phone is? I can't find it.

Mike: no

Me: Well, can you call me so I can find it?

Me: how is work?

Me: how were the burrito's?

Me: the girl is poopy. this is my life

Me: at least she's happy, though

Me: and she is giving me kisses

Me: and she is trying to sit on her brother

Me: and she just wrote on your white shoes with pen.

(long pause)

Me: you are busy. i shouldn't message you at work, sorry

Me: but I love you

Me: call me when you have time...... maybe I'll find my phone when you do....

I have no idea why I found it so amusing when I re-read it. I guess the one-sided nature of it made me laugh. Plus the fact that my world is my 2 year old. Gotta love it. Some days when I don't have things to do (shopping, mom's group, etc) I crave adult converstation and it was just funny the way I kept trying to get him to respond. He's a busy man. I think I need a hobby :)

Another funny bit 'o information:

Cecily is convinced that there are 3 babies in mommy. One in my tummy and one in each breast. Every time I tell her there's a baby inside and point to my tummy, she pats my belly and says "hi baby" then proceeds to pat each boob and say "hi baby.... hi baby" Sorry chick, that's not how it works. Cracks me up every time, though.

CONGRATS, MIKE!

I have a smart hubby! He called me a few minutes ago and told me that he got a great score on the GMAT and is going to start his MBA program in January. Utah guidelines for the CPA exam are more strict than most states, so he needs to have a masters degree before he can sit for the CPA exam and this is a great step towards finishing that goal! I'm really proud of him. Hugs and kisses, babe! LOVE YA!

the other day during nap time...........

Cecily is capable of opening the door, but she knows she will get in trouble if she comes out of her room during nap/quiet time.

A few days ago

I walked down the hallway to see this:

....and I laughed....

She struggled for a while, then I snapped a picture, opened the door, and let her have the bink.

and so it continues

We are on the hunt for a house. I am a little frustrated.

Yep, this is one of those posts about my feelings........... sorry. Just indulge me for now and chalk it up to pregnancy hormones.

We've been seriously looking since July. Every Monday our realtor has taken us out to look at several houses up and down the Wasatch front. We've put multiple offers in and none have seemed to come to fruition. Today we got the news that the house we were sure was going to work (we were even told that our offer was accepted) is under contract with someone else. It made me sad. Not crying, wailing, lamentation sad, but just "oh darn" sad.

As with all things in life, I know that something better will come along. We're still waiting to hear back about another property (which might even be better). Plus, maybe it will work out to our advantage to wait a bit. The market is still crazy, no matter what the analysts say.

I called my mom after we found out we wouldn't be getting the house and she said "Well, I'm pretty sure that that house probably has a gas leak and terrible plumbing. It's not the best for you, and God wants the best for you."

I love her, don't you?

It's easy to say that to myself, but even easier to want to wallow in my own depression.

Good thing I have a cool mom.

Yesterday, October 9, 2009 my Cecily JeNae Vincent turned two years old. We had a little party with some friends from the ward and with family. Everyone says this about their kids, and sorry about the cheese, but she is the best thing that's ever happened to us. We are just in love with this little one.

Under the annual birthday banners!

She was confused about what to do with the candle.....

mmmmmm, cupcakes

Mike is talented and knows how to do balloon animals, so he made bears, dogs, swords, flowers, and all sorts of other things for the kids. Cecily got a special birthday balloon hat.

I love the way she's lookin' at Sam like she's got a crush on him or something.

This easel was one of Cecily's birthday presents. She is in love with it.

We sure are grateful for the 2 years we've had with this little crazy girl. Potty training, baby brothers, and more fits in the grocery store to come! Yippee!

Veintisiete

Twenty Seven things I've done in my twenty seven years.

These are the things I'm most grateful for. There are some silly things, some serious, but all things that I'm glad I've checked off my bucket list.

1. I've had a baby girl

2. I've completed a Bachelors Degree

3. I've laughed so hard I almost puked

4. I've been to the ocean

5. I've taught myself to cook (with several phone calls to my mother- she helped.... tons)

6. I've been legally, lawfully, eternally wed to a hottie

7. I've helped more than one teenager find direction in their life

8. I've sang my heart out in the shower and into a microphone

9. I've wiped away a tear and put band-aid's on booboo's

10. I've traveled to Mexico, Canada, Honduras, and Belize

11. I've spent a week in the woods without a shower

12. I've starred in my own home movies

13. I've been good n' kissed

14. I've gotten through trials big and small, and learned I can be happy through everything

15. I've traveled by bus from one side of the US to the other

16. I've learned how to make friends and keep them

17. I've started to write my life story down for my kids and grandkids

18. I've scaled a cliff with my bare hands (and lots of rope)

19. I've been skinny dipping in a freezing lake at 3am

20. I've danced on a stage, and in my living room

21. I've shared my testimony of God, of Christ, and of the Book of Mormon.

22. I've learned to work hard and to really value hard work

23. I've had my heart broken

24. I've taken beautiful pictures

25. I've supported myself financially

26. I've loved. A lot a lot a lot.

27. I've received love. A lot a lot a lot.

Maybe tomorrow I'll post 27 things I want to do in the next 27 years. As for now, I am happy and content with the life I've lived thus far and I'm looking forward to more good things. One of those good things will happen at the end of January (and is happening now).

Here I am, in all my 24 week glory. I don't like posting "belly pictures" but I'm just really excited about my little man and I want him to see that.

October

As I wander around blog world today, it seems as though everyone is doing an "ode to fall" post on this first day of October.

Good things happen in October, it seems.

Yours truly was born, my darling C.J. was born, not to mention- my sweet mother was born.

Not only that, but the weather got cold yesterday and I slept in more than my undies last night (a mile-stone which I love every year).

I made a cup of herbal tea (Madagascar vanilla red- go get some, it's divine) and curled up under blankets and wore sweats and didn't want to do anything for a bit.

Suffice it to say, I love October too.