Happy Easter!

Checking out the loot!

Her favorite easter present by far was the bubbles.....

...with the microphone coming in at a close second.

Finding easter eggs

easter basket from Grandma.

Easter Eggstreme

We went to the Easter Eggstreme at Thanksgiving Point yesterday. And as you can see, Emma was thrilled to be there.......
....but after a while she warmed up to the idea and started having fun.

We are getting ready for the egg hunt where Emma got NO eggs. But a cute little boy saw Emma crying(during one of her tantrums) and thought it was because she didn't get an egg. So, he gave her one of his eggs. So cute!
The fact that she got no loot didn't bother her, because she got to go on the cow train. By herself, mind you! She was brave, I was not! I was so worried the whole time that she would try to climb out! But she did great!

She even got in on some hula-hoop action!

Although it was crazy busy and really cold, we managed to have some fun. But, I don't think we'll be returning next year.

HELP!!!

So Friday Emma threw the biggest temper tantrum to date. It was bad. We were at a restaurant, and we had to get it to go because Emma wouldn't calm down. I thought, "Well, that was weird, but I'm glad that's over." Well, it wasn't. She threw a giant tantrum yesterday, and again today. I don't know what to do. I feel like something must be wrong with her. Something must be bothering her. But people keep telling me its just her age. It mostly happens when she wants to walk. But its like something makes her mad, and then it just escalates until she can't calm down. She is completely inconsolable. It really makes me sad! So, I need your help. Any advice on how to handle temper tantrums with a 20 month old. Its hard because Emma can talk pretty well, and understand, but there is still a major communication barrier. I'm at a loss. I'll try anything! (Except violence, as that was my brothers solution.)

Eggcellent !

Last Wednesday we got together with our cousins and colored easter eggs. It was a lot of fun. I didn't know how into it Emma would be, but she loved dropping the eggs in the dye , and waiting for them to come out a different color. We had to strap her down , though, so she would stay put. That girl is always going! I have always liked coloring easter eggs. It is one of my favorite things about easter. Being able to watch Emma enjoy it made it even more fun! I tried to get Tyler to do it with me before we ever had Emma, but now he has no excuse!

The finished products!

When you wish upon a star......

We decided to take Emma to the Disney on Ice Princess Wishes. I wasn't going to take her at first, but we got a good deal on tickets, and we don't have to pay for her yet. I wasn't sure how well she would do, but she did great! She only got restless a few times, and seemed to enjoy watching the show. Tyler was absolutely thrilled to be there ( he was a good sport). And really, I probably enjoyed the show more than anybody. I'm just a big kid, what can I say?

Emma's friend Hailey let us borrow one of her dress-ups to go to the show. Emma could have cared less, but I thought she looked so cute as Tinkerbell!

At one point we had to pull out the big guns, and get Emma some popcorn. This was the smallest bucket they had, and of course, it was ridiculously priced, but it did the trick!

Soon after getting the popcorn, Emma decided it would be easier just to eat the popcorn like this.

Emma with her new princess purse.

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Answers to the Survey

Those who answered did very well!

1. Where did we meet? Depends on who you are. I think most thought that meant me and Tyler. If that's the case, we met in the pre-existence. Just Kidding, it was Mr. Cortez's 8th grade science class.

2. Middle Name. Don't Have One.

3. My eyes are green.

4. Siblings. Two brothers and One sister. Plus two sister- in- laws.

5. Favorite thing to do. Shopping

6. Favorite Music. Show tunes and country.

7. Shy or Outgoing? I consider myself more outgoing than shy, but I guess it really does depend on the situation.

8. Rebel or Follow the rules? I do follow the rules most of the time.

9. Any Special Talents? No. But I do like to sing, play the piano, and do crafts.

10.How many kids? Contrary to popular belief, I just have one, and none on the way.

11.Desert island...stranded....what would I bring? I don't know. I like what Angela said. But unfortunately I'm really not that smart. I'd probably take my family.(Ahhhhhhhh)

Does anyone have a pillow?

I am in the dog house tonight. Well, maybe for a few nights.

For the record, there is only one child in our family. Unless the milkman has been around, there is no child on the way...yet. In reality, it was a test to see if people really read other people's posts. Apparently I was very mistaken... of course they do.

If this does not make sense to anyone reading, read the comments on the previous post...

Survey Post....you answer

Katie did this on her blog, and I thought it was fun. So now I am copying her and doing it on here. The questions are numbered. Put your answers in the comment box. I'll let you know the real answers in about a week!

1. Where did we meet?

2. Take a stab at my middle name?

3. What color are my eyes?

4. Do I have any siblings?

5. What's one of my favorite things to do?

6. What's my favorite type of music?

7. Am I shy or outgoing?

8. Am I a rebel, or do I follow the rules?

9. Do I have any special talents?

10. How many kids do I have?

11. If you and I were stranded on a desert island, what is one thing I would bring?

Tagged by Katie

I hope I can remember!

20 years ago- I was 5. I remember taking dance from Ms. Margene. In the big recital I fell on my bum. And then when everyone was parading through the aisles at the end, I wasn't paying attention, and got lost and cried. I was also probably swimming in the gutter with Katie. (Gross, I know. I don't know what we were thinking!) I don't remember much else.

10 years ago- I was 15, and in 9th grade at Kennedy Jr. High. I had a crush on Tyler, and I think it was reciprocated. I was a good student. Angela was my best friend. This is where my singing career began in Mrs. Parks mixed chorus. I also made my acting debut ( I really am a horrible actress) as Glinda in "The Wizard of Oz."

5 years ago- Tyler had less than one year left on his mission. I had just barely finished Hair School. I was working at Zurcher's the party store(Don't Ask), and also Tuxedos By Lee. I was going through the application process to be a counselor at Oakcrest. I later worked as a counselor at Oakcrest and LOVED it!

3 years ago- Tyler and I had been married for 8 months. Life was blissful and happy. I worked for Tyler's uncle and cousin as a dental assistant.

1 year ago- Tyler and I had been married for about 3 years. Emma was 7 months old and cute as ever! I worked for a pediatric dentist just one day a week. I was enjoying being a stay at home mom for the most part. Every day was a new experience with Emma. At this point I think she was sitting up on her own, and still learning to roll over.

So far this year- Tyler and I have been married for almost 4 years. Emma is a year and a half and just learned to walk in January. I continue to work one day a week at the pediatric dentist, and one night a week at Gymboree(the only way to afford the place is to work there! :) ) Tyler got a new job at Jacobsen Construction. Life continues to get better and better!

today- We got up early (thanks to Emma) . We went to church. Emma loves playing in the nursery. Tyler attended Young Men's. I attended primary. When we got home, Emma ate lunch ( a little jealousy from mom and dad as it is fast sunday!) Emma is now sleeping, as well as Tyler, and I...... you all know what I'm doing.

later tonight- We are going to go to Tyler's parents house for dinner. Then we will come home, put Emma to bed, and get ready for tomorrow because Emma's going to the babysitter's while I go to work.

tomorrow- Tyler goes to work. I go to work at the dentist. Emma gets to play all day with her friend Hailey.

this year- We look forward to Emma turning 2. Tyler and I will both turn 26. We hope to get pregnant sometime this year. When is still up in the air. Tyler is going on a fishing trip with his brother in Minnesota. Family vacations are on the agenda. Its going to be a great year!

Sorry if that was long! Now I tag Becky, Natalie, and Kristy!

Yuck!

Okay, so today I think I have done the singularly grossest thing I've had to do since I became a mother. I was giving Emma a bath, and I walk into my room to find her clothes(my room and the bathroom are connected). Well, I walk back into the bathroom to find a little surprise in the bathtub! Yep, today Emma pooped for the first(and hopefully last) time in the bathtub! It was disgusting! I didn't know how else to clean it up, but to pick it up with my hands ( with gloves of coarse!) The whole time I was gagging so bad! And I am not a queasy person! I'm just glad I hadn't eaten breakfast yet, because if I had, poop would not be the only thing I had to clean out of the bathtub. So, maybe I'm overreacting, but I would challenge anyone to come up with something worse!

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Special Needs Valentine's Dance

For Valentine's Day we got to do something really fun. Tyler's dad served in the Special Mutual Young Men's Presidency for a long time. They have a big dance around Valentine's day. Well, we got to be the live music! Our friend Peter organized us into a band, and we got to play! It was so much fun! Our band consisted of the master mind, Peter, doing most the work. Tala on guitar and vocals, Tyler on guitar, bass, keyboard, and vocals (As he would say, "Jack of all trades, master of none!), Jacob on drums and vocals, Tony on percussion, and me, the lone girl, on vocals. We had a blast! And I thought we sounded pretty good for only getting together once a year, and about 1.5 hours of practice time all together! But the best thing about it, is the audience could care less how you sound. They're just there to have a good time, and boy did they ever!Who's this goofy guy?
Karli and one of our special needs friends.
Emma got in on the action, too!
Daddy was so proud!

Valentine Treat

So, for Valentine's Day, I wanted to do something fun and different for Tyler. If you've ever seen Edible Arrangements, they are so cool! But I didn't want to pay a lot of money for one, so I decided to make my own. It was a two day process, and by the time I was done it probably cost just as much as an actual Edible Arrangement ( not really). But I wouldn't have had near as much fun!


The main part of my Edible Arrangement was chocolate covered strawberries. But I saw a candy making kit at Target, and decided that looked fun, and that I was going to add candy to my arrangement.


I never knew candy making was so fun! It was hard at first, but once I got the hang of it, I really had a good time!


What do you think? Do I have a future at Cumming's?

Below: The Finished Product

President Gordon B. Hinckley

I think its crazy how you can have such tender feelings for someone you've never personally met. I was so humbled today as I watched President Hinckley's funeral. ( I can't believe how emotional I was! It was like it was my own grandpa!) I am so grateful to have lived under his leadership. What a Christ-like man he truly was. He was the prophet during the most impressionable years of my life. I have a great love for him, and the example that he was. He has left quite an impression on the world, and on me personally. I realized how much I would truly miss him as they showed pictures and video of him during the closing song. It seems weird that we won't see his "adorable" face, or hear his distinctive voice anymore. But he has left us quite a legacy. And I have a renewed desire to Stand a little taller, and be a little better.

Finally!

Emma's new Christmas toy.

It is Official!

The college grad has his first job! And his first hard hat B-) I was offered a job this week with Jacobsen Construction that I am thrilled about. I start on Monday on a project at Weber State University. Other than an hour drive everyday, I can't wait to be involved. I will be helping the building receive an LEED accreditation, a national recognition for energy and environmentally friendly buildings. Real World here I come!

Who's Child is She?

The Books Have Been Closed

It is officially over! I am a college grad. At times I thought it would never come but I made it. I just took my last final yesterday to finish my degree in Construction Managment from BYU. 4 years ago to the day I was released from my mission. I made it. It can be done. (Not to mention while living in Salt Lake the whole time. However, I did almost shed a tear as I left the UTA park-n-ride for the last time {:D )

As I look back I would not have traded it for the world. It was a priceless education and a time I will value for the rest of my life. My apprecation goes out to all those who helped make it possible, especially by beautiful wife, Lauri, who has stuck with me the whole way. Not to mention, allowing me to do homework even when there was a great deal to be had at the mall! ;) Lauri, I love you, and could not have done it with out you. Also, my dear parents, this would never had been possible with out you.

The only thing I ask myself now is... what's next? Real world here I come!!

Merry Christmas

Trying to fill Daddy's shoes....well, pants

I've been tagged

I've been tagged! I get to tell you how wonderful my husband is!

1. What is his name? Tyler Ross Tyson

2. How long have you been married? about 3 and a half years

3. How long did you date? Well, lets see. Ours was pretty fast, too. Um, does 8th grade count? No. Okay about 6 years.

4. Who eats more? Tyler

5. Who said 'I love you' first? Tyler. Like in 9th grade! Nearly scared me off forever!

6. Who sings better?Me ( but Tyler sings well too. I just took more lessons.)

7. Who is taller? Tyler

8. Whose temper is worse? Mine.

9. Who does the laundry? I usually do the laundry, and Tyler usually folds the laundry. I HATE folding laundry!

10. Who does the dishes? Both of us.

11. Who sleeps on the right side of the bed?That would be me.

12. Who does the cooking?Chik-fil-A and Taco Time.

13. Who is more stubborn? Depends on who you ask.

14. Who proposed?Tyler( so cute too!)

15. Who is more likely to admit when they are wrong? Tyler. I never think I'm wrong.

16. Whose parents do you see the most? Mine, they live closer.

17. Who pays the bills? Bills? We have bills?

18. Who wears the pants in the family?Emma

19. Why do you love your husband? He is everything you could ever hope to find in a husband. He works so hard for his family. He is always trying to find ways to help others. He is the most unselfish person I know. He is the most loving husband and father. He always puts his girls first. He is my best friend. He loves me for who I am, and has for quite some time! He goes shopping with me, and only complains maybe 10% of the time. And if you know how much I love shopping, that is really saying something! He is always trying to make others feel good in some way. He's kind, loving, generous, funny, ambitious, understanding, and the list goes on and on! I love how we can be silly together. I don't think there is anybody as silly as we are. Last but not least, he makes me happy. He makes me laugh and smile, and I just love him so much!More than words, babe!

Now I tag Leslie, Maranda, and Heather.

Embarrassing moment

So, yesterday I went to lunch with my good friend Katie and her daughter Hailey. Lunch was great- sticky finger salad at Wingers(one of our favorites). We got done with lunch and headed out to our cars. Emma was playing with my car keys. So as I was buckling Emma in her car seat, I took the keys and threw them on the front seat. I finished buckling her in and shut the door. I went to get in the car, but I had a problem. The door was locked! Emma had pushed the lock button on my keys! I was locked out, and she was locked in! Nobody with a key to my car is less than an hour away. So, I call Katie and tell her my situation, and she told me to call 911. I was hoping there was another way, that I could somehow just call the cops or something. But apparently Katie has had experience with this kind of thing.(not with Hailey) So I call 911 and tell them my situation, and they ask a lot of questions, and get a lot of information. So I was expecting that a cop would come and unlock the door, no big deal. So when the cop car passed, I went out to flag them down, assuming they were looking for us. No sooner than this cop lady got out and started slim-jimming the door, another cop car came, and he started slim-jimming the other door. Soon another cop car was there, and then another(total of 4!). That's not all! Two seconds later the fire department showed up in their big red fire truck, sirens and all! So to make this long story longer, They got the door open in a matter of minutes, Emma was absolutely fine! In fact, she thought the whole thing was kind of funny! (as did Katie!) She kept laughing as I looked in the windows at her, and as the police officers talked to her once they got the door open.
She was probably in there a whole 10 minutes if that. Needless to say, I was a little embarrassed by the whole big production. But its nice to know that the cops act quickly in the case of a real emergency!