Hamrick Family

New dud's

2009-12-30T17:19:00.001-07:00

Thanks to Grandma for keeping my kids dressed to the nine's!!

Merry Christmas 2009

2009-12-30T16:59:00.004-07:00

Tickle Monster Gloves

I think this was her Favorite!!!

Making new traditions

2009-12-30T16:48:00.002-07:00

We are going to do this again!! We had so much fun spreading Christmas cheer this Christmas Eve. Together with some friends, we went caroling to several families in our neighborhood. There is nothing better than hearing caroling on your door step.
She just couldn't stay awake.

This one is for you Mom!!! This had a long time to raise while we were caroling:)

Sled's are for Sissy's

2009-12-30T16:42:00.001-07:00

The age old favorite...

2009-12-30T16:23:00.002-07:00

Tupperware!!!
I love when they discover the Tupperware cupboard. This is a truly happy boy now!

Going to see Santa

2009-12-30T16:00:00.003-07:00

I thought it was in the bag this year. We were so excited to go and see Santa that we wrote him a special letter, got all dressed up and wore the special ring that he had given her last Christmas.

But when it was our turn to say hello...she froze. Not really froze though, she screamed!! It got her brother crying and the kids behind us in line crying!

After a few attempts and a little bribery we got the job done!!

The only thing now is that she wants the letter back...

The Bull Rushes!!

2009-12-30T15:29:00.005-07:00

This was one of those times when you are a kid that you will never forget...at least our daughter. Only because mom and dad are always watching out for messes. And this time we let her GET MESSY!!!

It was so fun to hear her laugh...she laughed so hard we had to make an emergency trip back home to change her pants!!! I love this little girl. And I love the simple things that we can do together that make us laugh!

Brad's Fishing Trip

2009-12-30T15:19:00.004-07:00

This was a trip Brad planed with his dad and my brother Grady. They had heard that you had the potential of snagging a lot of Salmon. So off they went with their coolers and a plan, ready to pull in hundreds on Salmon....

By the end of the day, they hadn't caught one! They bared the frigid cold and drove 3 hours... to not bring one home...

But you know how boys are. This was good man time spent so they weren't to disappointed. Brad had a great time spending it with his dad.

Thanksgiving

2009-12-30T15:11:00.004-07:00

MMM The Turkey!!
The Table...

The Family....

And the Pie...

Can we eat already???

The day has finally arrived!

2009-11-01T22:12:00.002-07:00

We have been talking about this day for a whole month now. I think little Jessie thought the day would never come. She would ask me everyday "is it Halloween time yet?". So it finally came. It is so funny to see your kids put on their costumes and transform into their favorite character for a day. I think I am catching the Halloween spirit more with my kids. Everything is funner with my kids! We had Woody and Jessie and Julia Childs and a Chile pepper. That was a fun time showing off our costumes and kids!

The best part of the day was when I was washing off her freckles and she says " I'm not gona be Jessie any more..." How fun it is to pretend.

Happy Halloween!!

2009-11-01T22:00:00.002-07:00

A little more Whitchy fun!!

2009-11-01T21:48:00.002-07:00

The Great Pumpkin Patch

2009-11-01T21:13:00.002-07:00

At the old Red Barn in Santaquin, they hold this pumpkin weighing contest and a wagon ride to the pumpkin patch to pick the perfect pumpkin. So off we went to find our perfect pumpkin!

The biggest of all the pumpkins weighed in at a whopping 725 lbs.!! After seeing this we are thinking seriously about tearing out a patch of grass and getting into the world of growing the largest pumpkin.

It rained on us all the way to the pumpkin patch. So we were soaked by the time we trecked through the muddy patch. What an adventure! I love having little adventures with our kids! What more fun can be had than being a kid right along with them??

Our favorite little Witch!!

2009-11-01T14:31:00.003-07:00

This was such a fun day with my kids! We just jumped in filmore (we have named our new van filmore and he is considered a family member!! We love him!!) and headed out on an adventure. He took us to see the witches at the Garner Village. This is such a cool fall thing to do. It was a perfect fall day with my kids! And my little witches favorite part...the candy store. I couldn't help myself I had to just let her splurge!

We have made it to 5 months!!!

2009-10-14T16:14:00.004-06:00

I am wondering why my title is sounding so relieved?? Maybe because I am proud of brad and I that we have lasted this long with sleepless nights... I thought for sure we would have this nailed since Addie was sleeping 12 hours at 9 weeks!! Well I know that is the way the cookie crumbles...or what ever you might say. I deserve this I guess! No two kids are alike I now know.

But I am not complaining. How lucky are we that we can cuddle this ADORABLE little guy all by ourselves at 1, 3, 5, and 7:00 in the morning!! It has been my time to bond with him. He is never to fussy. Easy to calm. He just wants to be loved. And the fact that he is looking to us to give him that is such a gift. That is the real reward. The hard work is just a way to help you care endlessly about them.

He is now rolling over and sitting up. His laugh is to die for! We will do anything embarrassing to get him to laugh for us! I never want to forget my children's laughter. And food, this little guy loves to eat food!! That is why we are always up at night. Time has flown by this far. I only wish I could slow it down for just a time. I know I am going to miss this.

Happy 3rd Birthday Sweetie!

2009-09-08T13:16:00.004-06:00

Addie was restless the day before her birthday. She believed that if she stayed awake her day would come sooner. After many attempts to get her to sleep, the sandman finally set in. Then bright and early (at 6:00 am) she walks out of her room with misty eyes and says " is it my birthday?". When we told her it was she ran to the kitchen to put on her birthday hat ( the one that I purchased last year and could not for the life of me get her to put on!!)

On our way to the Zoo she asks "Is everyone going to be wearing their birthday hats?". This is why I love little kids. In her mind it is her day and everyone is celebrating too. We had fun playing at the Zoo and her favorite, the train ride!

I can't believe we have a 3 year old! I never thought of birthdays being sentimental, but I have to admit I did get a little choked up a couple of times when I would look at her and think of the journey we have had. I love her for making me a mom. I love her for helping me grow up a bit. And I love her for the special person she is in our family and our lives. Happy Birthday sweet pea!

Emmett's first Watermelon

2009-09-07T22:17:00.002-06:00

Today was a beautiful day! And the best part was watching Emmett enjoy watermelon. When I would pull it away he would start to fuss. It was so funny. Is this a bad thing??

My Little Man...Oh how I LOVE HIM!!

2009-08-28T22:48:00.004-06:00

I told Brad that our next baby would be a momma's boy, and I think I was right. I can't explain just how much I love this little guy! He is so sweet and cuddley to his mommy. I needed this one:)

Crafts gone bad!!

2009-08-28T22:18:00.003-06:00

It was the look in her eyes that let me convince myself "just let her do it". She new she was doing something messy, but why wasn't mom telling me to stop??? Why would I? She was laughing so hard and having such a good time, I just couldn't stop her.

"You look weird in that?" she would say. "Yes, I look weird in that!!". This was hard for me to do, as many know I like to keep messes to a minimum...I just had to let my guard down. Only for the cutest little girl ever!

2009-08-09T18:51:00.001-06:00

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2009-08-09T17:47:00.004-06:00

We just wanted to share some pictures of our beautiful day with our little man! What a great thing to share with our family and friends. It was a long day and he was so patient while being passed around. We love our little man so much!!

2009-07-28T15:51:00.002-06:00

This was fun. My dad found us a big van to drive down to Arizona to see the blessing of my sisters sweet twin boys. It was fun being together and being able to finally squeeze those cute chubby legs. We are so happy for my sister and her husband. Being a parent is a blessing! It is worth all the fight to get them here!

We had our babies just 4 weeks apart. So I was dieing to get down there to see them! It was fun having my sister to share those pregnancy days with.

2009-06-28T12:24:00.010-06:00

So I have done it again!! I apologise for not keeping my blog up to date. Since our last update we have had our little guy and he is now 3 months old! So I will give you the fast forward version of our last several months....WE HAD OUR SWEET BABY BOY!!!

And I have come to learn that time is very hard to come by. I have sat down many times to update this for our family and friends and I have had to come to someone's aid everytime.

Our little family is doing great. We are having a good and busy summer. Brad is busy at work and in his extra commitments and I am busy being a mommy and work is my relief. We hope everyone is doing well and having an amazing summer!

2009-03-16T12:45:00.003-06:00

30 Weeks!

We are counting down until the arrival of our little boy in May. Time is flying by so fast for us. The projects that need to be completed are finally coming together. We will hopefully be all done with our basement by then and have room for Grandma and Grandpa to come and stay.

Addison is anxious for his arrival too. We can't wait for her to have a buddy to play with. May 18th is just around the corner!

2009-03-11T13:43:00.002-06:00

Here is Brad growing his mustache!! Where I just read is the most "regretted fashion mistake of 2008".

Brad has committed himself to 90 days of doing P90x. He only has 30 days left until he can shave it. It has been his personal reminder of his commitment. I am so proud of him, he is doing so good at it. You should ask him to do a one handed push-up next time you see him! What a hot babe! Sorry ladies...he already been spoken:)

He promises he will post his before and after for you all to see!! I can't wait. While he has been getting buff, I've been getting jolly :p

2009-03-11T13:26:00.002-06:00

Yes it has snowed yet again here in Utah Valley. This time of year is a little confusing here because you get teased with some really nice spring days and then it will trick you and blizzard the next day. We made the best of the weather and made a snowman to celebrate. Addison is such a happy girl if she is outside. It doesn't bother her what the weather may be.

I am looking forward to the green grass and seeing some color in my back yard. Sometimes I think I am seeing a mirage of lush green grass and bright colored flowers and I can even feel the hot sun...then I blink and I remember that we may still have several weeks before we see that again.

Addison's a BIG GIRL NOW!!

2009-02-06T18:02:00.003-07:00

She did it! Our little girl is growing up so fast. I spent three days with her to learn how to use the "big girl potty". It was more of a challenge for me to learn a little patience! And on day four she got it! We had to get a little creative...like painting on the potty and reading and bringing in her support system...her stuffed animals. It is now a whole new world for her. And for me a new conversation:) I am sure everyone wants to hear of Addisons "potty happenings". As a parent you are so proud. And I couldn't be happier.

2008-12-05T10:49:00.002-07:00

Happy Holidays!! We hope you all are having a great holiday season.

We had a great time in Colorado visiting Grandma and Grandpa. They took such good care of us. We surely can't say that we didn't get fed well! Brad and I are on a strict salad diet until Christmas.

I found a great recipe for Sticky Toffee Pudding. It is a popular dessert in Europe. And not for the faint at heart! Here is the link...

http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Sticky-Toffee-Pudding-with-Caramel-Sauce-101401

If you want to wow a crowd this holiday season, try this one. I put a little whip cream on top also. The recipe doesn't ask for it but I thought why not go out with a BANG!

We wish you all Merry Christmas! This year sure did fly by.

2008-11-23T13:38:00.003-07:00

2008-11-23T13:16:00.002-07:00

Well its almost Thanksgiving... I think that it has been five months since we last posted. So finally, for those of you who are sick of seeing "Our First Tomato", here is something for your eyes to feast!

We had a great summer. The tomato's were amazing and the time flew by. We kept very busy with our jobs and playing with Addison. She discovered the Zoo and the Farm this year. It is fun to take her places and see her get so excited. This is what life is all about. Spending time with loved ones and forgeting the stresses of life. We had a few milestones this summer too. Addison said goodbye to her Binky and graduated to a "big girl bed". And our baby girl finally turned two.

Our Fisrt Tomato!!

2008-06-22T11:42:00.003-06:00

Here it is. Our first tomato free of Sal Manila. I thought I had gone a little over board buying 15 tomato plants. I am glad I did. You can never have to many.

Duckies

2008-06-22T11:32:00.003-06:00

Isn't that sweet! We thought we would take addison to feed the duck's close by our house. Once we mentioned the idea, she wouldn't let us forget. She had so much fun watching the duck's and eating the bread. It might take a few times for her to realize that the bread is for the ducks! I love this picture. This is a classic picture of our little daddy's girl.

My First Water Park

2008-06-22T11:23:00.003-06:00

Here is Addison visiting Grandma & Grandpa Wright. We went to check out the new water park in St. George, and addison loved it!! She was a little scared by the other kids screaming, but soon realized they were having fun and screaming! What a concept!

Happy Anniversary!

2008-04-29T12:40:00.004-06:00

Brad and I celebrated our Sixth year anniversary this month. Time has gone by so fast. We spent some time up in Park City and rode our bikes around. It was a lot of fun to get out on our bikes for the first time this year. Addison wasn't so sure about it though. She had a royal fit about it until we started going then she loved it. You could hear this little voice yelling "WEEEE". She will warm up to it! Happy Anniversary babe!!

Hamrick Family

2008-04-16T22:08:00.001-06:00

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2008-04-16T22:05:00.004-06:00

2008-04-16T15:33:00.000-06:00

Finally, I am trying to get on board and try blogging! I am so impressed with my friends and family that I am going to try this out. It may be updated on a quarterly basis, but at least I am trying!
Addison and I are hanging out close to home today. It is to cold to go to the park today. We have had a little sun but not enough. I think we are on our third movie!! Maybe we should go get some new ones so mom doesn't go crazy!