"Dongals"

So we went to our Ward Family Reunion this weekend (that's a post in it's own!) and on the way we made a stop at "Dongals" for lunch. Or "McDonalds" as us grown ups like to call it. Rylee found a penny in the parking lot so Dad and I jokingly told her she was buying lunch today! After we ordered, Rylee handed the lady her penny very proudly...and ended up getting 17 cents back! Hmmmmm....I may have to try that next time I go, seems like an easy way to make money!

I SEE LONDON I SEE FRANCE....RYLEE'S WEARING UNDERPANTS!

So we are going on month number 4 (?) of Rylee wearing underwear! It has been the best feeling ever not buying diapers for her. I'm not going to lie, sometimes I walk by the diaper aisle just to give myself a rush that I don't have to stop and determine what size I should get for her this time and swear it's the last package I am buying!

Now the question is, should we put her to bed in them?? She will beg me at night sometimes to let her wear her "panties" to bed and I have been too chicken to do it. She has been waking up dry probably 3 out of the 4 months with the exception of a few late night glasses of water that she just hasn't been able to hold until morning! Last weekend we had the Akemann family reunion and I some how forgot to bring our bag....must be getting old...so she had to wear her underwear to bed. And not a single accident! So I think after this weekend we are going to go for it!!! Wish us luck!

2 1/2 going on 16!

So I'm trying to straighten up Rylee's room before bed last night as she is parading around in just her undies and a pair of pink shades. I'm not sure what it is about these sunglasses but it makes her grow up by about 14 years whenever she has them on. Not sure if this is the manufacturers fault or what, but there really should be a warning on these things! So here I am asking her to help pick up some of her toys and she puts her hands on her "hips" (they're actually more up by her boobs, she hasn't quite figured out the whole "hip" region yet) and she leans back on one leg, sticks her belly out, and glares at me from her sunglasses. She then gets up on the bed and starts jumping. By this time I'm not looking for a fight, I just want to get to bed so I ignore it. Suddenly she stops jumping and exclaims, "What is my teddy doing on the fricken floor!" And I make note: Note #1, watch what you say around a 2 1/2 year old...

Update

We're trying to take things day by day here! They seem to be going by so fast, it's hard to get anything done. With every one project started another 3 seem to turn up! Rylee and I are currently working on our "garden". We set up a window planter (with the help of Uncle "Coy") and ATTEMPTED to dig up the area for our new flower bed! The bugs finally drove us in to enjoy our DQ dessert...really had to twist our arms though! Maybe we'll finish today....

Rylee Funny #2

Brad and I were having a conversation about money and finances. Rylee was trying so hard to be part of the conversation and give her "feedback" whenever she could. I made the comment that I didn't have any money and she piped up, "Mommy! It's all in my Piggy (Piggy Bank)!"

So Much to do in So Little Time!

So as you can see it has been FOREVER since I've updated this! I'm just starting to figure out this Blog stuff-little by little!

Things have been busy with work, raising a 2 1/2 year old (going on 16), planning a wedding, helping plan a family reunion among all the other every day duties.

Rylee continues to be the center of our life and no matter what we may be doing in our lives, she always comes first! It has been fun to watch her grow and discover and I wish EVERYONE could experience the every day experiences we get to. So I think I will try to document all my "Rylee Funnies" as I have been trying to do on Facebook. Hope you enjoy!

Rylee Funny #1:
Brad and I were out visiting in the back yard with a friend while Rylee played. She keep going into the front yard where I couldn't see her (not to mention the road was there). I had to constantly remind her to stay where I could see her. Every few minutes I would have to yell "Rylee! Where are you?" At one time she stomped back to me and growled "UGH!" I asked what her problem was and with a wide stance and hand on hips, she leaned forward and scowled "You're driving me nuts!" She then spun around on her heel and stomped back to the front yard leaving us with our jaws dropped!

....I'm sure there will be more to come! :)

P.S.

And I got promoted yesterday! I am now a salaried full time Guest Services Manager! Couldn't have happened at a better time!