Fun Weekend, Scary Night

So this last weekend my bestest friend, Kirsten, and her boyfriend, Dusty, came down to visit us! It was a lot of fun to have them down here. They got me to go to Cabella's (for the first time) and it was really cool. They had A LOT of cool displays and Dylan absolutely LOVED the aquarium that they had. It was one store that you can go in and not necessarily buy anything but have a great time! :) Other then that we hung out, talked, and played games!

Then last night after our company had left - I went to do my appointments. I was just on my way home when I got a call from Ty wondering if I was ok. I was a little confused - but he said that he was just watching TV when there was a big bang and then the house shoock like there was a earthquake. Freaked him out and our whole side of town. Turned out that a steel pipe plant had an explosion. The plant is about 2 miles away from our house - and people were feeling the shaking up to a 10 mile radius around it (if that tells you how big of a boom it was). Thank goodness - only a couple of people got hurt in the explosion - all night we heard life flight going over our house!

Other then that it is starting to warm up outside (yeah!) And Dylan now has 6 teeth! He's going up so fast. If I can get him to show his teeth I will take a pic and post it soon!

Beagle's Rock

I found this today and it made me smile! http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080213/ap_on_re_us/dog_show
Here's to Timber's Family (p.s. Speaking of family - his girlfriend is due to have the puppies next week - I'll post picture's as soon as we see the pups!)

Matchbox 20

It's offical - March 6th I'm going to their concert! I am so excited!!!! Ty and I decided that instead of trying to get the perfect gift for each other we would just wait a couple of weeks and go to the concert as our gift to each other. I LOVE Rob Thomas! Hopefully he does some of his own music! .........I'm excited! ;o)

Baby's 1st Valentine!

So I thought it would be cute to send a pic of Dylan out with his Valentine's to ALL his Grandma's/Great Grandma. I had no idea what I was getting myself into. The boy does not like to pose AT ALL - and with no help from the other parental unit - this is what I got! This is Dylan more interested in what his Dad is doing
Trying to attack the camera
Ignoring mom and her many efforts to get a smile
Trying to make the same sounds that Mom is making.
Finally in defeat - this is the picture I sent out - showing his true personality!
HAPPY VALENTINE'S

Baby oh Baby

Dylan is just growing up too fast I tell you. He isn't crawling yet (cause he rolls a lot faster then he could ever crawl) BUT he is trying to pull himself up on everything he can get his hands on! This morning I walked in his room to find him trying to pull himself up on the side of his crib. Heart attack I tell you!

In other news - we are all sick again. I tell you I am ready just to be healthy. I have a sinus infection, sore throat, cough. Ty has a sore throat, and Dylan has been coughing and has started to throw up - so LOTS OF FUN!

Other then that we have just been hanging out trying to make sure we don't get barried in all the snow that we have gotten down here. One guy I talked to says that this is the worst winter he can remember and he's lived here for 11 years.

To help so I don't get cabin fever I've been trying to go to the gym more. They have a daycare there and Dylan LOVES it. But now that every muscle in my body is acheing I think I might have to find another hobby for my off days......any suggestions you amazing mom's I call friends!?!

Together Again

I can just see them in Heaven just like this! :o) It was sad news to here that Pres. Hinckley had died but happy at the same time knowing that he was with his sweetheart again.

Happy Cows Breakout

Thought this was funny - especially because Ty is in Wisconsin and is very cold! ;o)

Routine

So I think I am finally getting into this stay at home mom thing. It's taken a little BUT it's good - I like it. My days are going by faster and I have Dylan in a routine so that I can schedule my day even more - it is nice. :)
This week Ty is gone! He actually left last night and won't be back till Sat. afternoon. I miss him. Last night was the worst - I did my routine of going to bed - and when I was suppose to fall asleep - I was still awake. So I got Timber and he laid next to me - still awake. So - I made a baby bed on Ty's side went and got Dylan, held him for a little, then laid him by me - I was out like a light. I'm sure by the time Ty get's back I'll be so use to him not being there that it will throw me off even more!
Lots of fun!

Waking Up

Waking up is what I've been trying to do for the last few weeks. I've had a nasty sinus infection/junk that has really taken it's toll on me. I got it I think from taking Dylan outside so much when he had the croup. I've been stubborn and not went to the Dr's saying that I will be strong. BUT wow - this sickness is really kicking my butt. Every time I think I'm getting better - I'll get this HUGE headache along with a fever and I'll be right back where I started. It makes me want to sit in a hot tub all day - or sleep - maybe the combination of the two :).

It's to the point that I haven't really done the laundry in a LONG time, taken a shower before 11 am, done both my hair and make-up in one day, and biggest of all I haven't written my New Year Resolution's (which I always do).

I think I just need to force myself out of this and I'll be ok - cross your fingers for me.

In other news.......

I did cut my hair (gasp) I know - it was actually getting really long. BUT it was falling out like crazy - like I was going through Chemo crazy. I thought that cutting it short would help. All it has helped with is the clean up - instead of long hairs to clean up - they are short. I like it to right now. A little less to deal with each day.

Here are a few fun pic's I've taken. My little webcam is a good entertainer when I have my nephews over.
My FaV - The EYE!

Babysitter!

That is my new professional calling lately! It's been fun - I need to get more energy somehow. I never thought kids could suck that much out of you in such short amount of time!

BUT I thought I would post some pic's of the little girl I watch every Tuesday!

Her name is Aubrey! And she is so dang cute. She is 2 weeks older then Dylan and already crawling and pulling her self up on things. I am not jealous of her mom - she is on guard all the time!

Dylan and Aubrey played so good together. She would CRY AND CRY until she saw him! They are best friends now.

The Next Generation

So this weekend we got my brother-in-law addicted to Guitar Hero. It really is addicting and I only alow myself to play it when I have a hour. It really sucks you in. Well - they thought it would be funny to get Dylan to try it out.

Dylan was so excited - it was too cute!In other news Timber is doing A LOT better - back on all fours and getting back into the groove of everthin! I am very happy!And I got a camera for Christmas and it has tthis fun panaramic mode on it! So this is part of my house. Ty was on the computer trying to get the cheat codes for guitar hero! I think he's addicted to.

Happy New Year!

For New Years Ty and I went up to Jackson Hole, WY. It was a lot of fun! We didn't know if we were going to make it up there at first. BUT a year ago we had promised ourselves that we would have a better new years then we did last year (we were in the hospital) so we braved the roads and went over to WY. The road we needed shut down so we ended up going thru Rexburg - 7 hours later we got there!
We took Timber with us - he had been acting a little funny and we didn't want to leave him. And I'm glad we didn't. He has hurt his back some how and for a day wouldn't walk on his hind legs - would just drag them behind him. He's gotten better to the point that he can walk on all fours - but he is still having a hard time. I take him in tomorrow to the vet! Everyone cross your fingers that they can fix him quick and easy!
Dylan had so much fun meeting his 2nd family. My friend Kirsten's family that is. They all consider me part of the family! We have a running joke that her parents sold me on the black market! ;) We took up the whole 6th floor at the Snow King Resort. This is Missy, Dylan, and Me! Missy wanted to take the pic like this with her "cousin" and me! Dylan didn't quite know what to do!
Missy also wanted a pic with Uncle Ty! She absolutely LOVED Ty!
More fun! Just hanging out in Granny and Poppie's room. We got to watch the Torch Light Parade down the hill - and also the fireworks afterwards all from the warm inside and not the negative cold outside!
On our way home we stopped in Idaho Falls and saw Nicky! It was so fun to sit and chat awhile! Makes me miss Idaho! (sigh)

I love new years - always feels like I have a new start at life! Hope everyone else had a great holiday!

Eventful!

That word truly describes our lives the past little while. But then again this time of year always is for us - for some reason.

Here are some pic's from our Christmas. Seeing that it was Dylan's first we mostly took pic's of him.

Even though he liked the wrapping paper more then most of his presents it was really fun to be as a family and open presents.

Dylan actually got really sick after these pic's were taken and on Christmas Day we ended up in the e.r. He was one little sick man. BUT he is soooo strong. He has only cried when it's been really bad.

In other news Timber got a girlfriend. This is Milly! <- I'm thinking named after Hannah Montana (gag!) But if everything goes as planned we should have puppies by the end of Feb. *cross fingers*

This is really the tip of the iceberg of things that have happened in our neck of the woods. I just wanted to post a little info - just to let everyone know that we haven't been kidnapped! Hope everyone is having a great holiday season!

Much Love to Everyone from the Thiel's!

2 Weeks Notice

Yup you've read right - I offically put in my 2 weeks notice and will soon be a 75% stay at home mom. Ty and I really did sit down and talk, pray, and sleep on it. It was a really hard decision - but after making it - we have felt really good about it and things have come about that will make it ALOT easier to happen. I am excited but scared at the same time. Now I will be expected to be Super Mom! Which I hope to be. And I might just take up some extra hobbies to keep me busy. While at home I'm going to be babysitting my friend Melissa's little girl Aubrey - that was born 2 weeks before Dylan! It is going to be fun. I'm going to need A LOT of advise from my fellow stay at home moms as to how to stay sane! :o)

ALSO - Timber is getting a girlfriend this weekend! YEAH!!!!! He really does need it - and if things go good - we will have the pick of the litter! So anyone looking for a really cute Beagle Puppy - just let me know!

OH and Christmas is almost here - Has it snuck up on everyone else as well? I still have tons of shopping to do - maybe I will go with Nicky and just buy everyone socks! ;o)

Old Man Winter

Time has flown by......yet again and it is Wintertime here in Utah and at the Thiel residence. We've got the tree up and decorated, stockings hung, and even some presents under the tree. I LOVE this time of year.

This weekend we got dumped on. That is we got TONS of snow. Saturday was my company christmas party - but they were having it up in Midway - which means we would of had to go through the canyon (very scary in the winter time). They often close it down due to bad weather. So we ended up not going for fear we would get there but not back! But we did spend the night talking, playing games, and enjoying being a family.

It's amazing how relaxing this time of year is - BUT also how very stressful it is. Maybe that is why we have so many Christmas carols - to distract us from the stress! :o) All in all - I hope everyone else is having as much fun as we are getting in the spirit of the season!

Dylan Meets Santa

CHRISTMAS 2007

Thanksgiving!

I survived! It was touch and go for a little but I pulled through - and I lived to tell my story! :) It was a busy weekend for our little family! It started last Tuesday when my sister dropped off her "puppy" and headed for San Diego. Well her puppy isn't really a puppy! You see - it's a Great Dane Puppy!

This is Dylan riding her :) She was such a good visitor! Her and Packer were best buds and hated being separated.

They were soo cute! ANY WHO - I volunteered to cook Thanksgiving Dinner ( I know I'm crazy)! I had a turkey voucher and sent Ty to the store to use it. He came home with a 17 lbs turkey! This thing was huge and took FOREVER to cook! It turned out great and we now have TONS of leftovers! We had my mom and my sister Lucretia over for dinner! It was really nice - and really yummy!
The day after I did do a little shopping - got me a new purse and Ty and new coat! Got great deals on both! :)
Then after A LOT of talking Ty and I decided that we should sale Packer - we had, had him listed but had ignored all the calls we got on him - till this weekend. We decided that we didn't have the time that he needed to be trained. And so on Sunday a good family from SLC bought him. They have a fenced back yard and 3 kids - I'm sure he is being loved to pieces. It's really silly how attached I get to animals. It was a good decision but I miss him. And so does Timber - it's really sad :(
Now back to reality - till next month when Christmas and New Years hits us! It was fun to have the time off and be a mom and wife! I could get use to it! Hope everyone elses Thanksgiving weekend was as good as ours!

Two Teeth and Sweet Potatoes

It's crazy watching Dylan grow! And this week has been a big week for him. He's started rolling from his back to his stomach - cut his 2nd tooth - AND started eating big boy food! I was probably more excited then he was :) He doesn't seem like the 5 month old that he almost is! Maybe it's because of the fact that he towers over most of the 10/12 month olds he is around. This is his first bite of Sweet Potatoes - he really did like it! By the end of his feeding he was grabbing my hand that was holding the spoon - and shoving it towards his open mouth! :)If you look close you can see his first tooth! Now he has the start of the 2nd right next to his 1st! And boy are they sharp!

Down on the Farm

So this last weekend Ty and I took a long trip up to the middle of no where!

As not fun as I just made it sound - it really was fun! My cousin Brad got married - and since we are the same age and did do some growing up together - I went to show my support! It was a mini reunion and I got to see A LOT of cousin's, aunt's, and uncle's.

We stayed at my Aunt Kayleen's and Uncle Neal's! Which was fun - and relaxing!

I also got to spend a lot of time with my baby - partially because he didn't believe in slepping almost the full time we were there. I've come to the conclusion that I am just going to be tierd for the rest of my life :).......It's worth it!

New Baby!

PACKER TOBIAS BARKLEY

So anyone who knows Ty and I knows that we love our dog Timber! Well lately we have been a little busy with our new baby - and we have felt like Timber feels a little left out. I talked with a few other fellow beagle lovers - and they told me that Tim would probably do good with another dog. So this weekend as I was headed to the store - I saw him! And after talking to his then owner - I got an amazing deal and couldn't say no!!! It's kind of frustrating to start over teaching Packer how to go outside, and how not to bark when we leave. BUT Timber really likes the new company and they play so good together. They do have two very different personalities! Packer is very tender - and all we have to do is say his name in a stearn voice and he runs to his kennel. When Tim was that young we had to do a little more - but he learned - and so will Packer!
Just incase you were wondering he was named after Ty's Hometown team the Green Bay Packers.......big surprise! :)