December 28, 2006

Three years ago yesterday, I married my best friend! I love him more today than yesterday...and I am sure he feels the same way! I am pretty lucky to be sealed for ETERNITY to such a wonderful man! I love you, Chase!

Meagan's Second Hair Cut (given to someone)

Where do I begin? How bout right here.....I just gave my second hair cut...and let's just say I am so glad that hair grows back!! My first one was about 3 years ago, for Chase....it lasted for 2 hours, and I promised myself not to give another hair cut ever again. I do recall that Chase said that I could "practice" on our children. And on this historical day...I did just that - PRACTICE. I could not take any pictures because it was pretty bad. How do you mess up on a baby??? I decided maybe cute clothes would help solve the problem...not so much. I kept looking for a re-do button, somewhere...anywhere...couldn't find it. I have two members in the family that are beauticians, and apparently I am not one of them. Bummer. Anyways, I would like to apologize to my son, for a very short hair cut in the back. (thank goodness it was just a trim in the back.) And to my husband, for dealing with my I-can-do-anything-attitude-behind his back, and now he has to deal with it. I need sympathy stories...now please. Thank you very much.

First Chocolate Cupcake

More pictures from our birthday bash...

Carter's new trick walking along the couch, and then his cousin Grace, at his Daddy's birthday dinner, and then Carter enjoying food and cake.

Birthday Boys!

It's the most wonderful time of the year....with Chase's birthday---five days before Carter's... and then its Christmas and our anniversary two days after that, all in this month...the Thompsons...really do know how to party hard ALL in December! :)

Well, my oldest boy....(ha ha) Chase turned a year older--and he is wiser too! I surprised him with bannana pancakes, (note: they weren't gooey in the middle...must be a birthday miracle!) And we had our sister in law and her daughter, Grace over for dinner and cake later that day. Through out the week he ate free at Red Robin, and at Black Angus. We sure do like to eat...especially for FREE on birthdays.

Carter finally reached the big year old mark! WOW! I can't not believe it! Unfortunately, our little boy was teething on his birthday, so he wasn't feeling to well. Teething is not fun...and I know its not over for him. Poor guy. He has his four uppers, and he is getting his third tooth on the bottom. (Just in case you were wondering.) So, when the chocolate cup cake arrived on his tray...all the pain went away, and he enjoyed it! His latest trick is to walk along the couch, and pull himself up to anything. Pretty soon...our little boy will be walking! It is so great to have him in our lives.

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Sinterklaas

Does this look like Santa Claus? Well, its not! I just met Sinterklaas--and he from Holland! This is a tradition with Chase's family because his grandfather is from Holland. We gathered at Chase's uncle's house, and ate some yummy food. We then went around the fireplace, and Uncle Ray told the story of Sinterklaas. He's pretty much like Santa...but he has a helper with him...Black Pete...who works as a chimney sweep(er) (he cleaned the chimneys...) and Sinterklaas asked him to help him pass out candy and toys. Then the doorbell rang! The children ran, and there was Sinterklaas with Black Pete and a bag of toys! He then sat down, and pulled out gifts from his bag, and on the presents was a poem, here is the poem for Carter:

He scoots and toots, sleeps and eats
Coos and poos, crawls and cries
He burps and slurps, giggles and wiggles.
Loves and laughs, plays and smiles.
It surely must sound like a rough lot he's got,
But it's all in a day's work for this little tot. (written proudly by us)

So...my first experience with SinterKlaas was quite grand! The last picture is priceless. I just love cute sleeping pictures!

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

I looked at my pictures from my Thanksgiving weekend in Yuma, and I only took pictures before the big yummy feast, and after...and all the pictures have the same cute kid in them...somebody has to love him...and it might as well be me. :) I am so thankful for my big and little family!

First picture: Carter with his favorite toy--the remote control...with Papa.
Second picture with one of his favorite cousins, Sarah, who is four months older than him.
Third picture: Carter on his first bike ride with Daddy. He loved it.
And last picture is of Carter with another favorite cousin, Rachel.
Carter also enjoyed the mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, and the roll. We will try the turkey again next year! :) Happy Thankgiving!

New Moon Madness!!!!!!!!

"Say it...out loud." Well--- I am saying it out loud! "Vampire!" Ha ha ha.

About three things I was absolutely positive: First, there was a New Moon Madness party. Second, there was food and prizes. And third; I was having way too much fun with my sisters and friend. The movie was awesome! I am so glad that I got the chance to see it early! And Yes, I did get the opportunity to see and meet the handsome, cold, dead, and sparkly Edward. :) I am a geek---but I love it! :) Oh! I bought them the matching shirts! I had to wear and buy the Edward one! :)

Dear Richard

I have been doing Richard Simmon's Sweatin' to the oldies for 3 months straight! I love it! I have more energy....and its just so much fun. For my birthday--I even got Sweatin' to the Oldies 1-4 on DVD! :) Well, I like to write to my favorite celebrities, like Charles Barkley, Ellen Degeneres, and I never heard from them. I just recently wrote a letter to Richard Simmons--and guess what!! HE e-mailed me back! I would like to share it with you:

Hey Meagan!

Thank You for making me smile today! You please keep up the good work sweatin' with us and you will drop those pounds you've gained. Now remember to watch that food too and, in time, you will lose all of the weight you need to lose. Good luck to you, sweetie!

Your Cheerleader,

Richard

If you need to reach Richard again, please write him back at richardsimmons.com.
The RichardSimmonsTA address SENDS mail, only. THANK YOU.

Cool huh!??

Bed Head and Pancakes!!!

What do you get when you combine bed head and pancakes!? Oodles of fun and smiles! I usually bathe our baby boy before he takes his morning nap, and when he wakes up its usually sticking straight up or smashed to the side. I love it. By the end of the day, it usually calms down, but it always makes my day.
The other two pictures are of Carter enjoying his very first pancake. He LOVED it and made a very big happy mess! :)

The Wonderful Things about Tiggers

"The wonderful things about Tiggers,
Is Tiggers are wonderful things!"

Happy Halloween from the Thompsons! Yes--Carter had a very fun, and eventful first Halloween. His mother proudly dressed him up in his Tigger costume...and was glad he smiled in it! The night before Halloween, the Thompson family went over for a neighborhood party and barbecued hot dogs, ate smores, and had a pumpkin carving contest! Chase put me in charge of the pattern, and it was either Elvis, but we did that last year, so I chose the Twilight characters...and I totally thought that Chase wouldn't let me choose it, but he carved it, and we won most creative!!!!! :) I think Chase did an exceptionally well on his carving. I guess dental school has helped hone his motor skills! Then on Halloween, our ward had a "Fall Festival," and there was a chili cook off. Chase was super excited as he worked hard on his recipe. He named it, "Chase's Kickin' Chicken Chili." It was kickin' and delicious. He won, "Spiciest." After that party, we got in the car, and our little Tigger was exhausted from all the fun!

Picture Perfect

Hello! The Thompson family's wildest dreams came true yesterday!!!! On that fateful day, at approximately 1:40pm a well dressed family walked through the doors of JCPenney's. They got their pictures taken as a family for the very first time. After viewing the pictures and being pleased with the outcome, the photographer asked the magical question, "Would you be willing to sign a release to let us use your picture in-house?" Now I can add that to my list of accomplishments, "Have my portrait make it on the wall of JCPenney's." I've never been happier! We also get $4 off our next purchase there (that does sweeten the deal.) The photographer said that our background is new--and our colors really make it "POP." So, I would like to thank Chase for choosing our clothes for a photo shoot. I really didn't think about modeling backgrounds for JC Penny's as a living. Ha ha. So enjoy the pictures--and the background too.

We Get Around

Let's hear a big OOH---HA!!!!!!!! I can't hear you.... My son and I have some way exciting news! First of all, Carter is now doin' the ARMY crawl all around the house! He gets around....yeah
Get around round round I get around(beach boys)

Well, this is one of my mini-accomplishments...I have been trying really hard to commit and be totally serious about the E--word....do I dare blog about it?? I kept going back and forth in my mind about this subject matter...and I decided if it makes me happy...it could make you happy--or even laugh...but I CAN'T HEAR YOU! HA! It is called EXERCISE. My mom and sisters are so good at doing this--"exercise." They get up in the wee hours of the morning...and walk, or run. Blah. Not my cup of...kool-aid. I like to sleep. And my goal in life is to be less-active...and I'm good at it. But I have come across something that has changed my life....FOR-EV-VER! I would like to thank Good Will and the best $1.99 I have spent my entire life.....I am now--- Sweatin' to the oldies with--Richard Simmons! The first day I popped that old VHS in, (I haven't re-wound/re-wind a tape in ages...as you can see I already forgot the past-tense for it) and I began to laugh...and Carter began to stare at the TV and at me, as Richard says, "LET'S SWEAT!" And then the music begins, and I am loving every minuet of it! I feel like I am not exercising, just dancing in my own living room, and I have to admit, I found joy it it. I have been doing this, "exercise," as you might call it, for almost two weeks straight! And my muscles are sore--and its da best!!! So I just wanted to say I love the feeling I get when I exercise. According to Richard, (great...I am now quoting him in my blog...) I can turn my body into a fat burning machine...if I only BELIEVE! I go to bed singing the songs, and waking up the next day and CAN'T WAIT to turn on that VHS and dance to it! I guess I can blog on and on about my new joy of Sweatin' to the oldies with good ole Richard. I just love it.

Conversion

I love it when Chase is spontaneous. (I might have given him a few settle hints...) but we ate at Texas Roadhouse for dinner. It is one of my favorite restaurants. Well, I usually eat the same thing where ever I go out to eat. But Texas Roadhouse has them made right. They are appetizing to the taste buds. It is crispy on the outside, and tender on the inside. Or should I say, G.B.D. (golden brown and delicious). When they enter in my mouth-- my heart actually smiles. They make me feel so young---they bring out the kid in me. I love the taste of crispy chicken strips. I don't know why people question my love for these tasty chicken strips. If you like fried chicken, you'll love these chicken tenders. They just don't have the bones---and you can dip them in honey mustard, BBQ sauce, or ranch. Sounds pretty good to me. Well tonight, was a very special night that I will always remember. We had a coupon for Texas Roadhouse, and we had to order from ten different meals. And Chase looked at the menu, then looked up to me and sweetly asked, "So, the chicken crispers are good?" Silence fell around me...and I could only hear the beating of my own heart. Did he just ask me if the chicken critters were good!?? I was shocked...and very happy. "Yes!" I shouted at the top of my lungs. (I didn't really shout--but I wanted to.) And so, we both enjoyed, and laughed as we ate our chicken crispers together. Carter looked up at me, and I know he was wanting to taste the happiness. And I said to him, "Some day my son...some day you will." Chase told me they were very very good...and I quote, "I might get them again." So, the point of the story is this: I am awesome because I converted my husband to partake in chicken tenders. :) Sweeeeet.

In Remembrance of Bed Rest

A year ago today...I went on strict bed rest for four months of my life! I was the incubator! I can not believe that it was a year ago! And now I have a happy healthy almost 9 month old baby boy! :) I also can't believe that I was in bed for about 120ish days!

WOW! I'll tell you I learned a lot from that experience. I just moved to a new place, and I only knew my wonderful and very helpful in-laws that lived in Gilbert. I got to know my sister-in-law, and she would bring me these wonderful cards that she made so I can put them on my wall:) People from the ward came and visited me in the hospital and at home! My ward is so great--they brought us meals, and my Relief Society President would call and check up on me. I never made so many friends in my life---the bed is the place to be! My neighbors came, and my cousins came and saw me too--and I haven't seen them in years! In a way it was a blessing, to make friends, and to find old friends and bond with them again. My family was very helpful too. My sister, who lives in New York, called me every day when I was in the hospital or when I was at home on bed rest. I really got to know my sister better, and now I go crazy if I don't hear from her in a week or two. Its been so much fun! My sisters came and stayed with me as well. One of them made me German pancakes and I had breakfast in bed! Actually, for four months I had 3 meals in bed! That is the life! And on my birthday, I was in the hospital, and my wonderful mother came up to Gilbert and stayed the night in my room and we had a blast! What a incredible mom that I have!! I can go on and on, with all the help that I got. And I am very grateful for their service...that taught me how to serve...willingly. A girl from my ward would just call and say, "can I come over?" And I was thinking, "I don't even know you..." but I am so so glad that they did! I need to be better at serving people with an open heart. I just want to say thank you to my sweet husband. He was a real trooper. He was "Mr. Wife."He probably won't like the sound of that, but its true. :)

I did have my ups and downs, and had the sudden urge to run outside. But I am so glad and kind of proud of myself for hanging in there for Carter. :) He sure is worth it! I look at the picture of the woman in the mobile cart on bed rest back then, with a child, that probably wasn't so fun. But really...it wasn't that bad. I mean, I could watch anything I wanted, whenever I wanted, I had three hot meals a day in BED!!! When Chase was in school, he would pack me a lunch next to my bed. And one day he surprised me with a lunchable! (I love those things!)

The day I was off bed rest, (December 17th) was very exciting---but then the contractions came. I went to the hospital, and they said I wasn't dilated enough. We went back the next day and they kept me there--and I had Carter that night around 11pm! I remember wanting to hold him after he was born, and the nurses took him upstairs because he had a hard time breathing. I didn't get to see him around 2ish in the morning, and he was in an incubator. I thought I was the incubator for him, and I could just hold him and take him home the next day. But Heavenly Father had other plans. It was so hard to leave him in the NICU for twelve days. But I knew that he was getting stronger. I learned that Heavenly Father gives us our challenges to make us stronger. I am so grateful for them. And every time I hold Carter... I am reminded of my Heavenly Father's love for His children. :)

Big Boys Don't Cry

Well hello my dear bloggy friends! Just recently, my little boy Carter has grown up! How and when did this happen?? I would like to baby him, like forever....but my sisters help me out and say---"Meagan, he's ready for _____." And you fill in the blank. Chase and I have been giving him tons of tummy time, and now he is a pro at rolling over, and now he is recently scooting backwards...its quite cute. I think he will be crawling in at least a month or sooner. I never know with him! I have been giving him solid foods at least once or twice a day and he loves it! :) We have given him his first Mohawk, which he wears proudly. The last pictures --we gave him his first baby biscuit, and he liked nibbling on that thing! And today, he rode in the shopping cart without a car seat! He is growing up! He is getting cuter, and happier! Every day, I am more thankful to be his mother, and to have him in my life.