Happy Birthday MaKenna

Happy birthday to my sweet little girl, MaKenna!
She turned 2 on December 30th. I thought it would be fun to have it themed Olivia because it is one of her favorite shows! It took me some time to make the banner but she loved it!

I love this picture of my dad and Makie. My dad is such an amazing Grandpa! Makie loves her grandpa and the fact that he plays with her and her baby dollies!

*Cute lil Kinzley*

Happy Birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Makie, Happy birthday to YOU!!

My big girl!

Delicious cupcake!

Makie opening her gifts.

Thanks to our family who came despite the previous day it had snowed a ton!! We love you guys and MaKenna loved all of her gifts!

Merry Christmas 2010

Better late than never! This past year I decided that the Wilkins family needed to start a tradition. So, my mom and I planned a Christmas party with all of us at my house. We usually just get together on Christmas day but to me, that just wasn't enough. Oh and to make it a fun party, I decided it should be an ugly sweater Christmas party. We had a blast!!

Adam the winner of the ugliest sweater! It was a beauty!

Edyn with her cute sweater!

Dad and Dave...kinda a dark pic though

Dennis lecturing my mom about something. And Kylee with her mouth full. hahah

Mitzi and AJ frosting the cinnamon rolls. Those are AJ's specialty. SO YUMMY!!

This Christmas was centered around MaKenna. She was in heaven Christmas morning.

MaKenna got a new table to build with legos, a house from grammy and papa and a car so she can go fast!

I attempted to make stockings myself this year and they turned out pretty good!

Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas. I know we did!

Kai's Birthday

I wanted to post a couple pictures from my nephew's birthday. The theme was "pirates" and it is so perfect for Kai's personality! It was a blast!!

GRRRR.... I'm Pirate Makie!

Cute Pirate Edyn

Each kid took turns to try to open the pirate chest to see the treasures inside!

Edyn

Emery

The birthday boy himself, Kai

MaKenna

Jackpot!! Look at all the fun treasures!

My Top 10

Top 10 for 2010
(not in order of importance)

1. Paying both cars off
   
2. Went to the Ellen Show in January
   
3. Finding out MaKenna is going be a big sister
4. Moving into a sweet house in Orem
5. Became an Aunt again to 2 sweet babies
6. MaKenna is almost smarter than me
7. Finding out the gender of our peanut and its a BOY!
8. Staying at the Montage Resort at Laguna Beach on Ellen's dime
9. Put a Ipod axillary cord in our car for MaKenna to watch movies
10. MaKenna saying her first prayer
    

IF ONLY...

Now if only I was half as handy as this lady!
This blog is incredible. This lady is inspiring me to become the handy man in the family. No dissing my husband in all but boy his hands are softer than mine!!! I kept showing him projects this lady has made and while I was at it I was throwing in a little...."See SHE made this" and "Wow, the LADY can make anything". No offense taken by Dave, his reply was "Well then, since SHE can make those items so can you." Not what I was going for but I guess I can do it too then. Of course with a little help of my father in law who has to be the best handy man around. When he is finished working on my brothers basement, I may have to borrow him for a few easy project that have to be made. Now, which project should I do first??? What do you think?

Go to www.ana-white.com for the great ideas!

Why Me??

Today has been one of those days.... I feel like no matter what I do its wrong or am being wronged. I guess I am going to have a pitty party. Wanna join?
I woke up this morning at quarter to ten and already knew my day would be bad. Its never a good day for me if I wake up that late. I was already feeling kinda down to begin with and so it was inevitable that I would end up feeling like I would just need to hop back in bed and sleep the day away. I almost did too. When it was time for MaKenna do go down for her nap, I almost went to bed myself. Too bad I didn't.
I keep telling myself its not healthy for me to stress or feel down, especially when I am prego. So this is my attempt to write down my stresses and then let it go.
So, here I go...
Stress #1- I lost my unemployment because my old employer appealed and won. Hope they have a great Christmas full of coal in their stockings.
Stress #2- Our heater/furnace is on the fritz we have had 3 guys out to see what is the deal and they have no idea!
Stress #3- I have no control over my emotions so that gets me in trouble.
Stress #4- I have so many items on my to do list that I feel like they will not get done in time. That includes Christmas shopping. (sorry Dave)
Stress #5- We finally were feeling we were on top of things then everything comes crashing down all in the same week. Is it ever going to end this roller coaster of good and bad? I would love a steady plateau of good luck. NO MORE UP AND DOWN!

Okay, so there ya go. Its out and now I need to buck up! To get me going on the right track I am going to list items I am grateful for!
#1- I am pregnant with a BOY!!! and that we are both healthy.
#2- We live in a fantastic home with a great ward.
#3- I have a fantastic family that loves me and I love them.
#4- We have no car payments... that is such an amazing feeling.
#5- Christmas is next week and it is the best time of the year!
#6- Last but most important, I am grateful for my relationship with the Lord that when I feel down I can turn to him and I know he listens and loves me.

Okay, time to be happy and relax and enjoy this time of the year and know that
"when you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hold on!" (Franklin D Roosevelt)

What did you say?

I just have to say that I love MaKenna! She really says the funniest things already! Here are a few things to add to the list.

Me: "Makie, those are Uncle AJ's candies, not yours."
MaKenna: "Okay my mommy. Its my AJ's tanny."
MaKenna thinks when we call her MaKenna, we are calling her MY KENNA. So everyone is my daddo, my mommy, my grandma.... So darn cute!

Me: "MaKenna, what do you want to eat?"
MaKenna: "PIZZA...umm.. hamburger and fenfries!"
This is an everyday response from her! She even requests that for breakfast!

Me: "Time for bed Makie."
MaKenna: " Okay mommy. Umm... bankie, tear bear and duckie too."
If I didn't limit her to what she could have in bed with her, she would have all of her toys!