to all my cuppy cakes...

I found this gem on youtube as I was aimlessly searching at like 2 am. I'm lost without Andrew, I can't sleep with him away. So THIS is for you my love and everyone else I love too...(click on the red THIS).

        

you are NEVER going to believe this...

So you know that contest I entered to win that quilt? ( if you don't know what I'm talking about see post below) I WON-ish. I didn't get the quilt (boo hoo) BUT I did end up in 3rd place!!! I don't know what kind of prize it'll be, but I am SO SUPER EXCITED and am dying to know. I have NEVER won anything in my entire life! Maybe the tables are turning, a new winning streak. I guess I should start buying lottery tickets... Winning feels so good!

win a quilt!

EVERYONE! Check out pigtailsandsnails.blogspot.com to win this cute quilt!! You just have to post a comment and put up the banner on your blog like I have done!! But hopefully you just ignore this message so that I win it!! I never win anything, wish me luck!

busiest weekend ever?

This weekend kicked off with Josh and Shayla's wedding, it was so awesome, of course I have no pictures to post of them... Whenever I go to weddings I take a million pictures of everybody else and NEVER the bride and groom. Yeah. I'm an idiot. So above are 2 fine looking pictures of a future bride and groom, but as for now they are single (and lets keep it that way for a long time!!) Don't I have the cutest family? 

Here is just a shot of the windmills outside of Magrath I took this while we were passing through, on the way to the reception in Raymond.

Next big event was Thanksgiving dinner at Granny Myra's, I'd like to take a moment and give thanks to all of the brave turkeys who sacrifice themselves so that we can be gluttons.... Aubrey has been teething lately and having a really tough time. She is cranky, moody, sleepy, poopy, snotty and WAY TOO CUTE. The tryptophan must have kicked in for Aubba... Is this not one of the sweetest pictures you have seen EVER?!?!

The next event was a celebration but a different kind from the days prior. We attended Grandma Gerry's funeral at the Barnwell Church. It was lovely. Big cudo's to Dustin, Lacey, and Josh for some amazing talks. You guys were unbelievable, really! 

Grandma passed away early in the morning on October 11. She definitely endured to the end. I will miss Grandma alot. We both lived in Taber and I really loved to go and visit her and Grandpa at Clearview Lodge. The last time I saw Grandma Gerry was right after Shayla's wedding shower, I drove her home so that Dixie wouldn't have to drive all the way into Taber then back to Barnwell, I am so glad that I did. I helped her out of the car and walked her into the front doors, they were locked because we were out partying way to late! One of the workers came to open up for us and we just started talking for awhile, Grandma then introduced me to the worker. She said " THIS is MY grand-daughter Emily." Then she gave me a big hug and a kiss on the cheek. It made me feel so good. What a great last memory. I never went and visited her in the hospital because I just wanted to remember her just like that. I am so grateful for the influence that Grandma was in my life, I'm excited for the day when I can see her again.

catch up...

Well we are all still alive if anyone is worried!!! We have had quite the last few weeks. It's been happy,busy,devistating,spiritually uplifting, and super duper crazy! Jay & Stephanie's wedding was so nice, they got married on the 26th of September. I took this picture of Will outside of the temple that day, I wish he wasn't holding that comb, it would have been perfect! 

OH WELL!

Aubrey has had a few "firsts"... 1st ponytail (insert ooooo's and ahhhhh's here)

1st FAT lip...

and 1st spaghetti and meatballs! delish!

Will had spaghetti too and somehow managed to make a BIGGER mess than Aubs! Notice the sauce on the WALL!!!

We are really excited for tomorrow for it is Josh and Shayla's wedding!!! Also another exciting is that Andy can come! Which is a rare occurance these days. The last few weeks really have been nuts and I am glad that we get to go inside the temple tomorrow and just forget the world and feel the peace that exists inside the House of the Lord. Speaking of temples, In General Conference last week it was announced that Calgary is getting a Temple, so YEAH for all of you Calgarians! p.s. wasn't Conference GREAT? I watched EVERY single session on our computer. I seriously felt HUNGRY for conference, does that make sense? Anyways we are getting along just fine here. Keep tuning in, more posts to come!

happy belated baby lady

I am probably the worst mom in history, I forgot my kids birthday. Yesterday I arrived at church and someone from our ward said, "Happy Birthday!!" Well I know that is wasn't mine, that was last week. So whose was it? AUBREY'S!!! I totally forgot, didn't even cross my mind yesterday morning as I was getting ready for church. Nice, right? Anyways here is a little ode to Aubrey...

10 things I Love About You

Aubrey Nena Blythe Evanson

1. You are a biter, chewer, grabber, and climber.

2. You LOVE the song 'Hampster Dance'.

3. You take care of your dolls, just like a real mom.

4. Beautiful BIG brown eyes.

5. I can tell that you love me.

6. Your hair does little flippies above your ears.

7. You give the best kisses.

8. You have a whole lot of personality bundled up in your tiny little self.

9. You will get into anything that is box like.

10. You are a Daddy's Girl.

What a blessing is it to have Aubrey in our life. I can tell that we were meant for eachother. We need her and she needs us. We love you Aubba on your birthday and eveyday in between.

before and after...

Before

After

Behold!!! Our new and improved Living Room!!! I'm still not quite done, and I'm sure that I won't be satisfied ever. But I just wanted to share the progress I have made on it so far. Still have to hang some shelves , get a side table, accessorize....etc. I don't know why my computer is underlining everything, annoying. Anyways here it is!! Can you even believe it's the same room?