Happy Thanksgiving

For my third Thanksgiving with the Tolbert family we were in St. George (I've never had a Thanksgiving with them that we haven't been in St. George, including the year I met Brian). It always promises a busy, non-stop holiday. We came down on Wednesday night and not much happened. On Thanksgiving day we stayed in the house most of the day due to rainy cold weather. The girls spent the day preparing a dinner for 11 and two babies. The food was of course delicious, and of plenty. As most we sat around the table and all said what we were thankful for. I must say that I am very thankful for my family, close and extended. I'm very blessed to have a job where I get to work from home and spend time with my daughter. Brian is a wonderful husband who is such a great support and love in my life. It was six years ago this week that I met Brian and his family and have loved every moment of it. I'm thankful that my family is healthy and strong. My life has changed since I've been married and I can't imagine it being any different. 

Back to Thanksgiving. So after a huge dinner and lots of pie, we went to see the new James Bond movie. Seeing a movie on Thanksgiving is a Tolbert family tradition. 

This picture is of Brian and his sister Micall. Now you have to understand that these two have weird bets between each other. After Thanksgiving dinner they Micall bet Brian to eat a whole beet without throwing up, and Brian bet Mic to drink a shot glass full of beet juice. They both HATE beets and so this was amusing. They both endured and nearly threw up after.

Friday came and from the get go the activity was skeet shooting. I'm proud to say that my husband won three times straight in a shooting challenge. After this we went out to eat and came home to play a game, which if I had the video, was so funny to watch. We were once again up until 11pm. Saturday started off with Debbie and I going on a walk with the babies. Tehmi, Trevor, Micall and TJ went golfing, and Trace, Brian, Grandpa Stan, and Hunter went for the 1st bike ride of the day. After we all came back we ALL went for a 13 mile bike ride. Next stop was lunch at In & Out Burger, followed by going home to hang out. Trust me this is a mild few days compared to normal. It has been a great time and I hope that all of you had a nice holiday. 

Our House

For those of you who don't know, we are building a home in Heber, UT. We are very excited and will be moving in about two months. It's funny how a small town girl who always thought she wanted to be in the city is going back to her roots.  Heber is a very pretty valley that still has a small town feel, and yet close to everything. I will try to post more pictures as it progresses. 

This was October 24, breaking ground.

Two weeks later we are framing and getting ready for trusses.

Three days later.

This was today, November 23.

Oh and this is our view from the front porch. Pretty sweet huh?

Twelve Hour Tolbert Flu

Yes, sadly you are reading the title right. It all started last week when poor little Stella got the flu, and now it has successfully passed through Trevor, Tehmi, Debbie, Trace, Hunter, Heather, TJ, and Finley. Luckily we have not had it for 8 days like Stella, but let me tell you, IT IS NOT FUN!! It's honestly sad to say that Micall and Brian are just ticking time bombs of when they'll get it. All the adults have had it for only twelve hours but poor Fin just got it today and who knows with her little system if it will pass by 2 am. We are a family that likes to stick together and do everything together so hey, why not all go through puking our guts out together. Brian has put our house on quarantine for the next 48 hours, this is after we took Fin to my parents this morning to hopefully save her from the bug, but it is persistent and got her anyway. 

I'll tell you what, it is the saddest thing in the world to be a mom with a sick little girl. So helpless and not sure what is going on. When she pukes, she looks at you and says "I sorry mama, I sorry." Makes you want to just cry. Oh, and the piles of laundry piling up, bowls and towels all over just in case, and coke (even in the sippy cups), and ice chips ready for who feels up to it. Brian has been super good about helping, cleaning up, rubbing backs, pulling back hair, running and getting coke slurpee's, ice chips, and letting Fin through up all over him and just keeping her calm. 

It's a flu war zone around here and I wouldn't recommend coming and visiting for at least a week.

Sorry today wasn't a day worthy of pictures but I do have to say Thank You to my sweet husband who has been handling two super sick girls all day. 

Economy

So we can't really afford housing, food, or clothing, but I guess now is the time to stock up on gas before it goes to $5.00 in a month. Thanks economy.

Gas station in Salt Lake City, 11/12/2008

I honestly haven't seen it this low since I was in high school.

Got to love kids

So I know that the main reason I have a blog is not to tell about me and my fabulous life but to show cute pictures and brag all about my daughter. Yeah I know, it's funny how when the kids (grandkids) come along it's no longer about you it's ALL about them. But that's why we have them and love them!!!

These are just some fun pictures of Fin.

We are working on being more girly with her hair. Pig-tales don't last all day but we're making progress

She was playing Peek A Boo

Halloween

Halloween was so much fun this year. Finley was able to go 'Trick or Treating.' Her costume was a cute little purple fairy. She actually loved it because she had little bells around her ankles and would run around and dance just to hear the bells, or 'jingle jangles' as we'd call them. We went to our ward Trunk or Treat on Wednesday night and Fin loved walking around with all the kids. We did discover she doesn't like witches. Every time she saw one she would hide behind our legs and not look up.  It was kind of funny to watch.  On Friday we went Trick or Treating at Foothill Village with her cute little cousin Stella. Stella was a lady bug and it fit her perfect!  As she'd crawl around she looked like a little bug.  Oh the two girls are fun to watch.  We did make the rounds to all our family to show off the little fairy and by 7 pm  Fin was over it and just wanted to go home. I must mention she wasn't into the candy, but ran around showing off her 'jingle jangles.'