Friday, July 15, 2011

how it went down......


we arrived to the hospital early friday {july 8th} morning. i was admitted and started....
the contractions came......


He was great support!
numb toes~ AMAZING!

the dr came in at 3:50 and everything happened SO FAST!

she was born at 4:14pm
{fun sidenote~mccoy was born at 4:15 on friday may 8th. paisley friday july 8th @4:14}




getting cleaned up and checked out.....


paisley weighed in at 7 lbs 2 oz

20.5 inches


and ABSOLUTELY PERFECT!

instantly in LOVE

making me laugh almost immediately :)






Thursday, July 14, 2011

MY PAISLEY

My sweet Paisley is here! Everything went so good, and she is AMAZING! I am in love love love with our new addition! McCoy is so sweet and he loves his baby sis, he always is giving her kisses and patting her back. I am so lucky to have these two kiddos! I haven't uploaded any pics to my computer yet.. so for those of you who want to see pics go to:

www.bellababyphotography.com
click on "view photos"
Password: 0708paisleyames

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

PaRk CiTy

Last weekend we decided to get a hotel in Park City for just one night... a quick little getaway with just McCoy before the baby Paisley comes. We walked around main street, ate dinner, and then swam at the hotel all evening. It was a fun time, and McCoy loved the pool, and of course the pizza (he is obsessed with pizza). Here is to the last week of being a family of 3!

McCoy loved the caramel apple from rocky mountain choc. factory

loves for the bear


Loved swimming with his daddy (yes i did manage to get in a suit and swim for a little bit)


Sunday, June 26, 2011

Lagoon 6.11.11

Lagoon this year was so much fun! McCoy LOVED all of the rides, I was so surprised that he wasn't scared.... but he and E.J. loved them! They even went on the new roller coaster bom-bora, and it is a pretty big roller coaster, it makes puff look like nothing! I was so nervous the first time they went on it, but after they were done they wanted to go again, good thing they both had dads who were willing to do it a few times! The weather was perfect and it was such a good day!















Saturday, May 28, 2011

Whats Cooking?

Ok so for like the last week I have been dying to try a new recipe, chicken gyros with a tzatziki sauce. Well I finally made then yesterday and YUCK!!! I didn't finish mine and I threw the extras away- it definitely was not what I was thinking it was going to be..... so I made up for it by making these delicious little things:



Peanut Butter Chocolate Heaven Cookies

1¼ cups all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened (I used salted butter and cut the 1/4 teaspoon salt down to 1/8 teaspoon)
1 cup peanut butter at room temperature
¾ cup plus 1 tablespoon (for sprinkling) sugar
½ cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1 large egg, at room temperature
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup peanut butter chips
½ cup chocolate chipsPreheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a large bowl, combine the flour, the baking soda, the baking powder, and the salt. Set aside.

In a large bowl, beat the butter and the peanut butter together until fluffy. Add the sugars and beat until smooth. Add the egg and mix well. Add the milk and the vanilla extract. Add the flour mixture and beat thoroughly. Stir in the peanut butter chips. Place sprinkling sugar on a plate. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls into the sugar, then onto ungreased cookie sheets, leaving several inches between for expansion. Using a fork, lightly indent with a crissscross pattern but do not overly flatten cookies. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes Do not overbake. Cookies may appear to be underdone, but they are not.

Cool the cookies on the sheets for 1 minute, then remove to a rack to cool completely.

*****so so so so so YUMMY!**************

Saturday, May 14, 2011

Lately

So we are all moved in to our new., but temporary house. We are renting a house in Herriman while we find something to buy or build. We are LOVING all of the space that a this house has to offer, it is so much better than our town house (don't get me wrong I loved the town house) space just feels nice! And a garage is as luxurious as at seems:)

McCoy had his 2nd last Sunday, and I can't believe that my baby is getting to be so big! His crib is history, and he is doing pretty good with the big boy bed. Potty training is slowly becoming an interest but he is getting the idea. WOW- I am so lucky to have him! He is a climbing, throwing, independent, jumping, active, and crazy toddler but I am loving the adventure! He is 100% boy and 100% ALL OVER THE PLACE! It will be interesting to see how I juggle him with a new born thrown into the mix.

2 year old stats:
29 Lbs (about 50%)
38.5 inches tall (off the charts, above 100%)

I finally bought a double stroller, I have been searching for something that is compact and that will fit in my trunk along with groceries and I finally decided on this

Thursday, April 28, 2011

taking a break....

I am taking a break from the packing madness that has been my life this week. We are moving in a day and I need a little time out- so here you go paige, a preggo pic..... me in all my glory at 30 weeks.




We had a great Easter weekend in St. George, that too was a great break from packing and cleaning. The whole Ames family was there, minus Trent and family (missed you guys!) It was a full house but so great to be together! I didn't any pictures... i am totally lame, I know. Thanks again to Scott and Linda for a great time!

Friday, March 25, 2011

So much to do....

Oh I have so much to do to get things ready for Paisley, since she will be sharing a room with McCoy, I am totally re-doing their room, we (when i say "we" I mean Shawn) have a lot of painting to do (sorry Shawn), I have found so many pictures of nursery's that are my inspiration I can't wait until all my ideas have come together and the room is done :)




Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Thanks Grandma Linda!

Shawn's mom made paisley the cutest blanket, I can't wait to snuggle my baby girl in it... I just had to show it off! Thanks again Grandma Linda we appreciate all that you do for us!


The black minky is the back of the quilt

Thursday, March 17, 2011

The BEST is yet to come

I found this quote today in a talk that Elder L. Tom Perry gave, and it has struck so close to home! I love that whenever we need a boost it can be found in the words of our amazing prophets and apostles. To all of those who need it- keep on keeping on, the best is yet to come :)

"We can’t predict all the struggles and storms in life, not even the ones just around the next corner, but as persons of faith and hope, we know beyond the shadow of any doubt that the gospel of Jesus Christ is true and the best is yet to come."
-Elder Perry

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

WANTING

I am wanting this:



so so so so so so so so bad! Maybe my fairy godmother will deliver it on my porch as a surprise one day :)

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

20 WEEKS

Half way there... Wahoo! Here is me belly shot for those who have asked. We had an ultrasound today and she is still a girl, and everything looks great!




My toes are no longer visable....

Monday, February 21, 2011

"Don't Quit"

I just LOVE LOVE LOVE this message from Elder Holland! It is only a few minutes- watch and be uplifted!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nczw6xHJ0I&sns=em

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

My McCoy....

Oh how I love my McCoy! He is just too big, I can't believe that he as turned into a toddler! Coy loves our dog Marley, his name is usually the first thing we hear from Coy in the morning, and we hear it all day long "Mar-ee Mar-ee" too bad Marley doesn't feel the same way about McCoy... oh well at least he is tolerant. It seems like it has been awhile since I have posted about my little buddy so here are some pics of our daily adventures with him-