Travis and Lindsay

You've had a Birthday shout Hooray!!! The big O-N-E!!

2012-01-22T22:55:00.000-08:00

Well, we made it one year...sometimes barely but hey, we're all alive and well at the Henderson household :D Our little, or tall, monkey turned the big 1 on Jan 20th, sigh. Here's a little re-cap on our weekend festivites for the Goo. Friday morning we woke up at 11, just in time for breakfast ;) Maddox loves him a good elmo party so that we did. Breakfast with the red guy. We put Maddox in his highchair, I donned a Big Bird hat, daddy Cookie Monster and the man of the week got Elmo. He likes to be apart of making food so he watched while we listened to the All time Number 1 hits of Michael Jackson. Maddox loves alittle MJ in the mornin...er afternoon. We made eggs, pancakes(elmo shape for the boy), bacon, sausage, hashbrowns, strawberries and blueberries. I think we needed some more options. We put Maddox on his new rocking/bouncing horse, he was alittle unsure of what to do, he'll get the hang of it...someday. We also got him some more big boy cups in an array of colors, color tablets for bath time and bubbles. Apparently we've deprived him off the bubble world because you would have thought Santa himself was taking a bath with Maddox, a little creepy maybe but it's true. He was screaming with excitment. Of coarse while mom is doing the dishes, dad and Maddox played and played in the bubbles. I could hear him just screaming with excitment so I came upstairs to join the nudity fest. Travis had to work that night so Maddox, G and G Jones and I went to "On The Boarder" for dinner.

My sad attempt of an edible Elmo

Inspecting the bubble situation :D

After his dinner with G and G Jones and his mamma.

Saturday rolled around and it was party central for this klan! We had a circus themed party at the one and only cesspool in Boise...I mean I wanted to immediatly bathe just walking through the doors into this place, drum roll please...Chuck e Cheese, I mean wooooow. I'm surprised we all don't have diseases this morning but hey, welcome to the world of kids and germs. No.? Well anyways we had a blast, and actually closed the place down, Maddox had a blast for being a one year old around a million kids screaming like hethans. Apparently the American tradition is to have a small child receive their own cake and let them flail themselves about with their little appendeges and digits just everywhere...ok I guess. So we did just that. He loved his cake and ate it too ;) he really got in there and dug around, shocking acutally. We set up an account for Maddox and when asked what he 'needs' for his Birthday we just directed them towards cash giving, best idea I've ever had. He has more toys, clothes, hats, shoes, onsies, blankets, stuffed animals, bibs, lotions and binkies you could shake a stick at. So money is what he was given, oh and some cute clothes, hats, shoes, toys and pj's haha!

Not so sure of that mouse guy...

His DARLING sock monkey GG Henderson made!

Cake Time!!

Looking alittle over stimulated at this point

Fun meter is below empty for the Birthday Boy

Most of our family and Maddox's favorite Aunts, notice that's plural ladies attended the birthday bash. I'm not sure if I got pictures of anyone else other than the Birthday boy and us with the mouse guy. In attendance were the Manning and Whittle family. Both sets of grandparents Jones and Henderson. Great granparents, the Richards. Our other family the Brintons, minus Jordann because she's in Africa eating only roots and bananas apparently. My take on that is a great way to shed some LB's, just sayn'. Uncle Taylor and Aunt April with the baking fetus, Bryten. Aunts Chelsea and Crystal. Aunts/Uncles Brianna/Jake, Cassi/Bry. The Robertsons klan are hosting the chicken pox virus so we missed them. We also missed the Roberts, Reinertson and the Clune family . We had a great friend L'erin and her boys Nixon and Boston who attended our party at 1 instead of 5:30, she said she had a great time even tho we weren't there yet...haha. Love ya L'er!

Things I've learned as a Mom...almost been 1 year!!

2012-01-09T22:23:00.000-08:00

I started this list when Maddox was 4 months old and just ran across it. I kept adding things to it and forgot to post it. Almost been one year, wow time does fly. It did feel like time was sooo slow when I was feeding him at 2 in the morning but man it really has gone fast. He'll be one on Jan 20th!!

I just re-read these and was laughing outloud. Man the things you learn, being a mom, and a new one at that is such a trip!!

The list starts here...

I'm not a newborn person, let's face it. You either are or you're not. I love 6 months on, sooo much better for me when they interact!!

Always put bib tabs together through the wash, they stick to everything!!

Question: why don't they make ALL zippy jammies, they're soo much easier then those snappy ones!

My world was rocked for awhile!! It really is life changing and you have to revamp how you run your life now. We have to start getting ready to go out 1- 1 1/2 hrs before our distination time. This took us awhile to get used to.

Point the boys "business" down, we went through 8 diapers in one hour one night when he was 3 weeks old, I remember thinking that night, KILL ME NOW!!

Wash behind your ears isn't just a saying. I looked behind Maddox's ears one day, YIKES!! He was building a city with his dried milk, spit and what have you and I FREAKED out!! I had just gave him a bath earlier that morning and you'd thought it had been months, not ok!! So always wash behind their ears.

Speaking of bathing, let's be honest, he gets a bath 1-2 times a week. Is this normal?!

They should pass antidepressants out like Pez candy, I'll do myself the favor next time and take some. I battled it out without drugs and it wasn't a fun ride!!

You can never have too many bibs.

Teething babies get fevers and runny noses. Maybe a no brainer for you but I was not aware of this!!

They make buckles and brakes on strollers for a reason...we had a falling out incident, literally onto the cement sidewalk, I repeat, the CEMENT sidewalk! A little 3 month old, his first visit to the ER was uneventful, not even a bump to show for it but sure did give this first time mom a heart attack!! So take my mistake into consideration and ALWAYS buckle your babies!! The Dr said the most accidents are when they tumble out of the shopping carts because they aren't buckled in, just and FYI!!

Cutting fingernails is the worst!! I almost cut his finger off when he was like 2 months old, he cried I cried, not a good situation.

You now understand when people talk about their kids...you get it. Before you wanted to tell them to shut up about their damn kids and what they do and don't eat. About how many times they puked in one night or what they laughed at the night before, I get it now. I'm that mom.

Everyone told me my animals would be second fiddle...I swore up and down they were totally wrong, not ever true blah blah blah...guess who's playing the fiddle, my furballs:(

By night time you start to count down the time until bedtime...don't act like you don't!!

Bath time is suuuuper scary!! Why the crap are they so slippery!! I'm surprised you don't hear about deaths by slippery bodies in the water, it makes me all sweaty and scared!!

I sucked at tummy time when he was teeny tiny and to this day, Jan 9th, Maddox hates being on the ground on his hands and knees.

You learn what works for you and your baby and it gets better each day...I promise it will if you're at that point in your life and it's not...it will

I can say the words "our next baby" that's a big step, for awhile he was going to be an only child, haha!!

I can watch him sleep all night, so cute when they're sleeping.

Breastfeeding came suuuper easy to him and I. He stopped at 6 months because the leche production team was dwindeling so we got rid of the breast :D

Anything you'd like to add feel free!! All moms welcome, especially if it'll help us first timers over here!!

A Fair is a Veritable Smorgasbord Orgasbord Orgasbord!!!

2011-08-30T22:43:00.000-07:00

We're baaack!! I found my camera connector cord to download pictures, can I get a Hallelujah!! It's about time this girl updated the Henderson household!! So we may be out of order here, but at least I'm getting er done!! I don't know if anyone out there is still reading or if everyone gave up on me...it's been a long time since I've posted!!

So we attended the beloved Western Idaho Fair, Maddox's first fair experience. We attended a.) It's a family tradition b.) It's the BEST people watching this side of the Snake River!! c.) It's the best food that'll give anyone an instant colon cleanse we all love!! Sign us up!!

Let's start out by listing what the Henderson/Jones/Stafford Klan ate or "tasted"...ahem, churros, icecream, french fries x2, gyros, Pronto Pups, those tiny AMAZING donuts, lemonade x3, Diet Cokes x3 a must, oh a shake, taco salad, cheesburger and that'll do it folks!! We lasted till midnight, my son is as much as a "people watcher" as his parents. I kind of get embarrassed, like we need to throw some shades on the kid to hide his creepin' eyeballs just staring at people! We all thoroughly enjoyed our time attending the fair. Maddox LOVED the petting zoo he's a born animal lover like his parents!! We walked around the expo center and looked at all the homemade garb, the vendors and went to the Sea Lion Show, and the funny hypnotist. He also had his first taste of lemonade out of a "big boy" cup and I was mother of the year and put him on 2 fair rides, yes the 7 month old went on the Dumbo Ride and the train, don't gasp for air and judge me! Haha! He looks like he's 3 years old he's so tall, so I took advantage of the situation for a photo op! He sat on Travis's lap and he LOVED it and smiled and laughed the whole time. I'm a sissy and took him on the oh so calm train that went in circles a bazillion times :D Here's some pics from our first family outing to the fair!!

2 and 3 Months Old!!

2011-05-01T22:20:00.000-07:00

I'm combining Maddox's 2nd and 3rd month updates because mommy's a slacker! I'm also listing his 2 month stats one, because I'm a mom and that's what mom's do. Two, for documentation purposes. I've always hated when people posts their kids stats. Who cares what percentile your baby's head is in...NOT ME. So like I said this is for documentation purposes only:D

Month 2

Height 23 inches- 52%

Weight 11 lbs 2 oz-35%
Head Cir 15.5 inches-34%

Gama J calls him her prima ballerina when he wears his "sissy tights" like in the above picture :) They're my personal favorite and we have like 8 pair in an array of colors of these lovelys

Let's just establish how much more in love you fall with your children when they can start interacting with you. I love my Booders(yes that's what I call him, pretty ugly ya!) so much more now that we've established more of a routine and have figured eachother out. So his 2 month shots came and went, it was sad but had to be done. Up until this appointment I thought his little tummy was sensative to the foods I ate, come to find out he has a pretty bad case of acid reflux. First timer over here, lets all remember that, haha!! Our Dr. was surprised he gained as much weight as he had, with him always puking, sad right!? So he gets medicine morning and night and it's working like a charm. I was assuming he had tummy aches when he was screaming after eating, nope no worries just the ACID running up is tiny baby esophagus!! So on top of that, he HATED laying on his back, it's all making sense. So he's been sleeping in his swing, sitting up...and still does!! Bonus is he sleeps like a champ(I'm not going to worry about breaking him of the swing until his little reflux is under control) He sleeps a solid 7-8 hours on a normal night. During his growth spurts we'll get a great stretch of 10-12 hours. He currently will get up one time in the night, eat and go right back to sleep...swinging. He still loves his baths followed by the blow dryer to the body!! Still gets the hiccups daily.

Month 3

It's official we have concluded we have an angel baby on our hands, well for now. He's such a happy little man 80% of the time. I realize I still have the toddler years to deal with so I'll try not to jinx us over here. Well anyways, Maddox has found his hands!! He currently is sucking his left thumb(mommy sucked her left as well and is left handed, so maybe a lefty too?) He's sooo long, he just shot up like a weed this month!! He lauged out loud for the first time this week and found his loud voice. Guess what, still sleeping in his blasted swing!! Haha. Up until a couple of weeks ago we had him in his travel swing, replacing the batteries once a week, Judas batteries are spendy. We smartened up and bought an electric swing:) He, for some reason, loves laying on his changing table, this is where we have lots of conversations. I like to go through the drive thru and order some baby fingers, baby thighs, baby wings, well you get the picture. I eat him up like a fast food combo and tell him to throw in a diet coke to go with my food, he thinks his mommy is a comedian and he laughs and smiles!! I still sing to him daily. We sing about taking medicine, eating, his poops, bath time, nap time you name it. I'm a little song bird over here and he loves it too. He loves the music turned up in the car, from Lady Gaga to LDS piano hymns. Still loves baths and blow dryer. Still gets the hiccups!! Tonight you're in 9 month old Jammies!!

Thoughts of a Stay at Home Mom

2011-02-22T12:01:00.000-08:00

There were a lot of people that told me before I had Maddox, I'd never want to return to work and I'd love to just be at home with him and do the "mom thing" With that being said let me just list a couple of things I've found being a "stay at home mom" the past 5 weeks.

Dr. Oz scares the crap out of me, just do yourself the favor and don't watch him. I found myself clocking the distance I live from the freeway the other day, because apparently your chances are higher to conceive an autistic child if you live within 1/4 mile of the freeway!! You'll start checking your moles or wonder if you have regular bowl movements, really?! Ok, Mr. Oz you're not welcome in my home anymore because you're freaking me out!!

I find myself singing the Macy's song that is played in the background of EVERY commercial they've made in history. As well as other super annoying commercial, my bad for having the tv on 24/7 I suppose.

I'm board out of my mind with this crappy weather!! I thought it was a heatwave last week and went on a walk, I think it was like 53 degrees.

I'm so used to my old routine, wake up, get ready, go to work, go work out after work blah blah blah. I've been a prisoner in my own body with this c-section. I've been limited to just walking for my workout, no thank you. I'm either balls to the wall or nothing at all. When I was pregnant I couldn't run or lift weights because my heart rate would become too high for my Dr.'s liking. I'm DYING to go on a good run and do some squats. Travis bought me an elliptical so I could workout while the babe is taking his nap. Well, that too is on hiadus until my body is fully healed! So that just adds to the long list if why I'm bored out of my mind.

I'm supposed to return to work in May, working every Tuesday and Wednesday while my in laws watch Maddox. I talked to the Dr I work for and told him I'm going crazy, I don't know how people do this, he'll be seeing me sooner than later. I went into work last week, with Maddox in tow, to finish our retention photos in the back office clocking out to nurse him when needed. Sooo nice to get out and actually feel like I'm doing something. Lately my other big outting is going to Sonic's happy hour. Whoa don't get crazy!!

I do LOVE being with my little guy and watching him grow and do new things each week is great!! I am thankful that I can be on maternity leave for so long and when I do go to work it'll be for 2 days a week. I'm just saying that I need to figure out my new routine and this dang sun needs to show himself for good! Ahh, better. I'm off my box, thank you :)

A little photo shoot with Maddox took up some of our afternoon last week. I bought him a bunch of ties when I was pregnant. I had an idea to take some nude photos with his ties on so we did that for fun. I had to google how to tie them, that was interesting. No, I'm not one of those moms who thinks she's a photographer just because of the camera I own. I'm clearly not a professional, it's just for fun :)

Super pissed by the time we put the 4th tie on...don't blame the little guy!! Mommy went overboard :D

1 Month Old Today!!

2011-02-17T06:32:00.000-08:00

Maddox Boyd you're 1 whole big month old today!! We love you so much peanut, it's unrreal!! As of now you just slept through the night with a whooping 7 hour stretch!! I woke up at 5 am to check on you to make sure you were still breathing, because that's what moms do I guess, haha!! You're currently sleeping tummy to chest on me. I just recently found out this is one of your favorite positions to be. I'm assuming you like mommy's heartbeat, that's what you heard for 9 months while baking. At 1 month of age, you like to hold your little head up and show me you're getting stronger everyday. You're such a talker when you eat, holy cow!! You love the blondes, staring at your Auntie Keri, Krechelle, Megan and Crystal like they're your girlfriends when they hold you! I turn up the music on our tv and we sing and dance and you love that. The other day Adam Lambert was on, mommy's favorite!! At night we take the lotion and massage and rub your arms and legs. You stretch and flex them to the sky. You have the most beautiful feet like your daddy with high girly arches not flat feet like mommy!! You love to talk and smile, you're a little ham. You're starting to "fill out", mommy's milk seems to be doing the trick. You HATE the booger sucker thing, you scream as if I were chopping your arm off!! I on the other hand love to use it, such a wonderful invention!! When you sneeze it's usually followed with a gag and a cough, so cute. You love bath time followed by the blow dryer on your body. You make this cute fishy face were you pucker your lips out, so funny!! You still love me to sing to you. We've expanded our song choices to You are my Sunshine and Head Shoulders Knees and Toes. I'm so excited to see you grow, I love you to the moon little man!! xo

A Little Maddox Update

2011-02-15T20:16:00.000-08:00

Maddox will be 1 month old this Thursday, wow time flies!! I would've said it wasn't flying at one of our 4 am feedings, haha!! He's a GREAT baby, hands down he is his daddy through and through. Still sleeping 5-6 hours at night in his crib and occasionally in his swing if he doesn't go right to sleep and needs the entertainment. He only cries when his tummy hurts and when he's hungry. I never know if he has a dirty diaper until I check it, that doesn't bug the kid to sit in his number 1's and 2's. He's such an angel I just know when our little girl comes along she's going to be hell-on-wheels and have quite the TUDE!! Anyways, he had his first bath on Valentine's day after our family date at a sushi joint. Yes, almost one month old and it finally happened!! It made me nervous with his belly button thingy and then one week later he was circumsized so we postponed it even later. He LOVED the bath, it was adorable. We got all 10 min of footage on our video camera, I know right, we went a little overboard!! He then enjoyed the warm dryer to his little body followed by the lotion rub down, ooing and cooing the whole time!! Maddox has also been around town trying his tastes at Chili's, Costa Vida, Fresh off the Hook, Pinnacle Sports Bar and Grill, Olive Garden, IOU Sushi and Sunrise Cafe. His tummy doesn't agree with anything spicy, sad day for mommy :(

Our New Life Together as 3

2011-02-05T14:34:00.000-08:00

I still can't grasp that we're parents to this little guy!! It's so surreal going from you and your husband to adding a human being into the mix that you're in charge of!! He's a super good baby, sleeping 5-6 hours in the night time, can I get a hallelujah. There have been 2 nights that have been hellish, with him not going to sleep until 3am and one night at 5am. Both those nights he had a tummy ache and I'm trying to rule out if any of it had to do with what I ate or drank that day. Maybe my diet coke? Hmm, still puzzled about that one. He still gets the hiccups like crazy, he got them 5+ times a day in the womb. The first week I had a couple of days where I was "weepy" that wasn't fun!! One of those days was when the guy on American Idol never left his fiance's side after that horrible car crash...let's just say I had a bloody I-can't-even-breath meltdown!! I was laughing and weeping all in unison because I knew how ridiculous I was being, and couldn't help it!! This week is better and I'm off the baby blues boat, woot woot!! I love to sing to him, even though I can't sing. His favorite song, ok so maybe it's my favorite song, is Baby Beluga. So corny but so cute :D I've attached it for your listening enjoyment!!

No Words...

2011-01-24T23:35:00.000-08:00

I'm so in love over here, there are no words to describe the feeling I have for my little Maddox Boyd. I always would read new moms writing about the love they have for their newborns and I would try to imagine it and never could quite grasp the magnitude of love they wrote about until now. Travis and I are so amazed by this little blessing that joined our family on Jan 20th at 7:51am. Maddox was 6 lbs 4oz 20 1/2 inches long. His hands and feet are GIANT and his limbs go on for days!! The running joke is he'll be palming a basketball by next week :D Travis and I pulled out pictures of ourselves when we were newborns and concluded he is a spitting image of Travis but with his mamas eyes:)

Bags are Packed and His Room is Done...finally :D

2011-01-18T20:10:00.000-08:00

Well, it's almost "go time" my hospital bags are packed!! I have one more full day to myself, ahhh!! Maddox's room is finally done, with the exception of a pretty cool light fixture I bought off of craigslist last night my dad is going to hang:D This is his room "Rock N' Roll" with some added monster flair:) So, my best friend Amber and her husband Justin made Maddox a blanket, well Amber made it, kudos to Justin for picking out the fabric!! They gave it to us after we found out we were having a boy:) it's on the rocking chair in the picture!! Since day one I've looked and looked EVERYWHERE for a boy crib set I loved or even liked for that matter!! They just don't make them as cute for stinky boys, ya know!!?? Soo, I knew I had to enlist some of my troops, who love us, to make his room happen:) A HUGE thank you to my Aunt Michelle who made his comforter, so cute!! My mother in law, Mardell, who made his bumpers, crib sheet, bed skirt, draps and changing pad cover!! There is no way I could have done it!! I'm thankful for their skills that pay the bills, haha, they did such an incredible job!! If you know me, you know I'm the QUEEN of Craigslist and garage sales...love em!! (someday I'll take pictures of my house to show my other great finds) Maddox's crib, changing table and rocker are second hand. We had the rocker reupholstered. The mobile is also second hand, we spray painted it and I attached an old outside yard wind twirly thing a ma gig that we spray painted as well. I wrapped it with wire and beaded the heck out of it to make it "funky" That's as crafty as it gets from me folks:) The shelf is second hand as well, we painted and stuck some fun knobby things on it. Oh I also "white washed" those twig things that were hanging out in my garage, as well as some of the baskets for a pop of color :D There ya have it, he's going to come out wearing guyliner like Adam Lambert, haha :D

Christmas and a Baby in the Oven :D

2010-12-28T22:03:00.000-08:00

We had a wonderful Christmas this year, in the back of our minds always thinking it'll be the last Christmas alone as a couple, yikes!! We've been married for over 5 1/2 years so we're ready right?! Two of my best friends made it to town so we got the WHOLE gang together, including Miss Harper Blair, for a party at our house!! Complete with eating, a gift exchange and some Wii dancing. I myself was shaking my big pregnant J-Lo :D Who needs an eliptical when you have that game, geez!!

I had my 36 week appointment today and we found out Maddox is breech, little stinker. Apparently 5% of babies don't flip before they're due to come. Sooo, they sent me to the hospital today and I was hooked up to a stress test for awhile. He's doing swell in there, his face is just wedged into my right rib cage. Makes sense, I'm ALWAYS leaning to the left trying to get into a comfortable position. Anyways, on Thursday they're doing a procedure called an external cephalic version. Translation, they're going to "drug" my uterus and the Dr's going to try and flip him like he's frickin Houdini. Sooo, if this "trick" is successful, great lets have the baby the good old fashion way!! If not, a scheduled c-section in 3 weeks!! That's if he doesn't rupture my "bag-o-water" in the process or if Maddox's little heart rate decelerates and doesn't go back to the normal rate. Then, we'll see you on Thursday Maddox!! Oh and just for your information, his room is STILL not finished. Let me just tell you I'm the biggest procrastinator in the world, ya think?! Haha!! Here are some pictures of our festivites. Wish us luck:D

Ready or Not He's Coming Soooon!!

2010-12-04T20:58:00.000-08:00

Well here we are almost 33 weeks...I'm feeling a little nervous because I can now say I'm due next month, YIKES!! We had a little photo op with my belly, I've been bad at taking pictures, shocking I know!! We purchased a camera not too long ago and were giving it a "whirl" Maddox's room is not even close to being done, I should post a picture of that. You can't even step foot into his room, it's PACKED from floor to ceiling with baby shower gifts and clothes. Christmas break is when we're taking that project on, I'll post pics of his nursery then:D I'm starting to get uncomfortable at work these days. The Dr I work for took it upon himself to tie my shoe the other day, he said "Don't worry, I got it" and proceeded to tie it:) so cute! I just read in my 33 week e-mail that you'll start to retain water...well hell, tell me about it!! Haha, I'm getting the pregnancy face, no bueno!! I'm still wearing heels everywhere I go, my OB told me I should probably "get off the heels" no such thing buddy, sorry:( Maddox got the hiccups a couple of weeks ago, I was confused until I realized he wasn't just hitting me in the same spot for 2 min. straight, soo cute!! I can't stop buying clothes for the little guy!! Travis just shakes his head when the Fed-Ex man rolls up. He's got leg warmers, ties and bow ties to last him a lifetime!! Here's some proof of the belly:D Merry Christmas everyone!!

Baby Bump Update #2

2010-10-21T17:14:00.000-07:00

Here we are at 6 Months and 1 week...getting closer!!! This was at the Oregon Coast, me and 5 of my friends loaded up and drove to see Andrea, our BFF that lives in Portland. Talk about good times had by all!! Lots of eating and chatting!!

Maddox's Debute:D

2010-09-13T18:19:00.000-07:00

Here we are at 21 weeks in front of my lovely white trash fence, don't you love it;D Finally found our camera in a box and took a picture of the guy! We're so excited to have a stinky little boy, he's got quite the wardrobe already, complete with skulls, guitars and graffiti. Wait till you see his room...we're going to be busy little bees for awhile. So far I haven't felt him kick, unless it is him and I've been thinking it's gas! I'm LOVING fried foods, cheeseburgers, and I drink vinaigrette but the spoonfuls:D Maddox is going to be pickled by the time he's done cooking in there:) Working out has been on the back burner, bad idea, but there's sooo much to do on the house...speaking of, the house update is, we're still unpacking, one day at a time!! We love our little Nampa casa, I'll post pictures soon:)

Here ya go!!

2010-07-22T22:36:00.000-07:00

Well, this says it all!! I was sooo shocked!! This night I was having pains in my ovary area like usual when coming up on that time of the month. This night was different!! We're so excited!! I'm a little over 3 months pregnant!! My little fetus is already getting a taste of profaninty in utero, earmuffs little guy!! I've had no morning sickness at all, I keep telling Travis I can see why women have babies in the toilets!! I don't feel different, besides that I LOVE deep fried foods, oh and my girls are getting bigger, not that it takes much, hehe!! This footage was taken seconds after I peed on that lovely little stick!! We're at my cousins bachelorette party. My cousins Keri and Krechelle were the ones that watched the test turn.

We're Having A....!!!

2010-05-04T20:18:00.000-07:00

...Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, wahoo!!! 15 on the right one and 10 on the left. I had an ultrasound last week and he said, and I quote, "Oh, looks like you've got yourself some pearl necklaces in there" laughing I responded that I'm vogue from the inside out ...pearl necklaces, ugh. Lame I know, I was pissed about the cysts just a having a party in my business!! So, with this I also have the endometriosis thing, equaling knife stabbing feelings on the old necklaces. Soooo, Dr. Christensen put me on the Clomid pill last week, we'll see what that does. Hooray for multiple eggs dropping as I type, I can feel myself "ovulate" bizarre!! So that's that!! Other than the baby makin' news on the down and down, our lives are on the up and up in other ways:)

(NOTE: Not my ovaries that were paparazzied-just an FYI :D)

Trav's Graduation...again!!!

2010-04-27T22:21:00.000-07:00

I officially have a Gaylord Focker as a husband!! Travis graduated last night from ISU with a BS in Nursing!! I'm soooo proud of him, he's worked so hard in school just making it one step closer to becoming a nurse anesthetist!! But for now, Hooray for male nurses!! His class had a pinning ceremony that followed the actual ISU graduation ceremony. I pinned Travis on-stage after his professor, Dr. Micki Goodwin, read a little somethin somethin about him. She gave him an award of "Our GQ Nurse" that would be "crushed on" by his fellow employees and his patients. Then stating that he looked like he stepped off of the runway and into his scrubs cleaning wounds, bed pans and all other bodily function fluids. Travis was embarrassed to say the least! Anyways, they put together a slide show of pictures from the rigorous 16 month program. It was fun to see him with all 28 classmates last night and the bonds they had made with each other. I'm proud of you Travis, love you to the moon babe!! Only one more graduation and we're school free, ahhhh:)

I need a cigarette...

2010-04-03T00:50:00.000-07:00

I'm soo terribly sorry! I was posting some pictures on my last post, ahem, 10 minutes ago and ran across these lovely pictures I COMPLETELY forgot to post and blog about! Our New Years Eve White Trash Party!! Completing our lovely attire for the nights event is Travis, who looks like Chester the molester for sure, Yikes!! He is sporting some nice handle bars, greased hair, long johns and cut off shorts. Mmm, sexy baby. I was ravishing in a yellow one-piece snap crotch number(makes me shiver just typing those words "snap-crotch") leopard button up and leggings complete with blue high heels and tats on my ankle and foot. I also sported some gnarly purple and turquoise eyeshadow. Did I mention I was pregnant and puffin on a cigarette...haha sick right?! Everyone that attended this lovely event had their own style of WT!! We rung in the New Year playing games and eatin spaghetti-o's outta a can! Here's a little looksie for ya!

Date night, check!

2010-04-03T00:13:00.000-07:00

Travis and I went on a much needed date tonight to Yoitomo, an all-you-can-eat sushi resturant downtown in BoDo. It was superb and our new fav sushi joint! Travis is wrapping up school, can I get a hallelujah from ya'll!! He graduates in t-minus 23 days and counting. So his life is in a scramble, trying to get everything done. Let me just tell you this will be his third, yes I said third degree he's graduating with and I'm soooo ready for this guy to work, ahhhh! We still have one more graduation to tackle but that'll be in the future when he gets into anesthetist school. Sooo, this wife is partied out by now. Last graduation, from BYU, we put on a Luau. We pulled out all the stops for this party and even roasted a pig, aww poor thing, to make it an official!! So that's the 411 on my husband. Anywho, this week was my spring break, I only worked 2 days and the rest was spent in bed watching trash (ie 16 and pregnant, Say Yes to The Dress, People's Court, Baby Story, Price is Right, Regis and Kelly) you name it, I watched. The weather has been CRAZY from dorothy toto winds to, sleet, rain, hail and snow! My friend Crystal and I were out a couple of the nights until 3 am, like we're in high school all over again. Eating, playing rock band wii, doorbell ditching, eating some more, talking, and did I mention eating. All this time I'm NOT working out, since January for that matter. I know ouch right! Since the birthcontrol thing, I've wanted to see what my body does not working out, although I feel like a crap, the pounds keep coming off so I can't complain. My running buddy(Crystal) is throwing out the divorce word to me, she hates running alone and I don't blame her, haha! Like I said in my last post, I'm in a rutt and that equals no working out for me. I know, I know the endorphines would help. Well, what also helps is eating all the Cadbury Eggs I can get my gruby little hands on. Wow that was quite the rant. So, Trav and I took some pictures of tonight's outing so I thought I'd post em so you can see we're still kickn'!!

Blah Blah Blahhhh

2010-03-29T21:15:00.000-07:00

Can I just say I'm SO excited for General Conference this weekend. I must admit that I'm not one to watch the full thing. Mostly because I'm in my pj's, with a stomach full of food, laying on the couch/bed with Travis, a nap never fails to come along and tug on my eyelids. It'll happen everytime with a combination like that on a Sunday afternoon:) Most of you that know me, I would hope, say I'm 99% of the time a happy girl. I LOVE laughter and I'm only grumpy if I'm hungry, get woken up from a nap(there goes that nap thing again) or if my darling husband pisses me off, they do that sometimes. I just need to vent for a second. I'm in a bit of a rutt...a big one, well medium size if we want to put a dimension on it...this is why I type, I can't wait for GC!!! I need to be spiritually uplifted to get outta here! Everything's swell, I love my husband, I love my life and I love my job...I'm just really discouraged. I went off of 'the pill' after I ran my half marathon in October. Right away we were fully stoked to think we were one step closer to becoming parents:) Well, wronge. My body's going through some crazy train ride and I don't want to be onboard for it. So technically we've been "trying" and nothing, nada, zero, zilch has happended besides ovarian cysts, that hurt like a mother, and endometriosis. I'm going to need some sort of surgery done to remove the fibers growing like weeds in my abdomen and/or go on clomid. I can't remember the order in which this happens because I stopped listening after my Dr told me this information 2 weeks ago, when all along I thought it was just cysts. There you have it! SUPRISE, we were trying! I'm a mess from my face to my girl parts, you name it...one ball of a mess. Travis and I just had our FHE and I bawled the whole time he was bearing his testimony to me, ugh, PULL IT TOGETHER LINDSAY!!!! And who's to say, this might just all be fine in a couple of months w/or w/o the surgery...I just needed to vent. Here's to GC and some successful baby making in the future!! Cheers!!

Needing some serious Vitamin D, or is it A B or C...hmmm

2010-02-18T18:53:00.000-08:00

Hello all:) I'm once again slacking on my blogging! Still kickn' it in Idaho:) I have no pictures to document my 25th birthday, ugh that just sounds soooo ooooold to me and no pictures to document V-day...but good times were had by all! I'm in some SERIOUS need of some of SUN!!! Thought these pictures could brighten these cloudy days and make ya smile! Here's a song you could possibly sing while viewing! Ahem, "Oh Mr. Sun, SUN, Mr. Golden Sun, please shine down on meeeeee:)" that's nice right?! Have a fabulous day!!

Doing one of our favorite activities together!!

You can only imagine the choice words coming outta my mouth at this moment ;)

This is my lil man on our boat this summer, takin on some serious wind! Only a face a mother could love!

Breathtaking!

We weren't having any luck @ Bear Lake, so we opted to fish for some nasty Carp, fun to catch tho! Caught this guy with toilet paper and candy corn!

Just the 2 of us

2009-12-30T02:25:00.000-08:00

Through the wonderful world of Facebook, I've been in touch with an old old friend. Her not old, our friendship just goes way back to middle school days! Therefore the discripition of her and I deserves a double "old" prefix. Not only did we attend the same middle and high school, we cheered together and worked as servers together for many years! Anywho, her name is Amanda Burgess and she took our pictures today while in town for the holidays! Trav and I thought "Hey, we could use some pictures since the last ones we took were 5 years ago"...so we did just that! This is one she sent me via FB, more to come...Hope you all had a Merry Christmas and will have a fabulous New Year! Can you believe it's almost 2010!! Geesh...time flies!!

Happy Halloween!

2009-10-29T22:29:00.000-07:00

Halloween, my office had a pumpkin carving contest. Our patients voted on their favorite, the winner got movie passes. Crystal and I decided prior to the contest if either of us won we'd take each other to the movie. Good thing because she beat my pumpkin 48-29. I apparently need therapy because my pumpkin's a little on the violent side, her's was just pure genius with the braces! I was a proud friend though because we carved our pumpkins together! Today we dressed up. You'll see why all the young teenage patients LOVE Dr. Chris Kelson, he's part vampire as well as an Orthodontist! Enjoy and Happy Halloween!

Our First 1/2 Marathon, Hooray!!!

2009-10-26T20:34:00.001-07:00

We ran our 1/2 Marathon on Saturday and it was soooooo cold. We finished in 2 hrs and 34 min. The winds were 25+ miles an hour it was crazy. We were running in slow motion the whole way!! Crystal, September and I had a fun time! Travis came with us in the morning to see the flyover planes and to see us off. Here are some pictures at our finest moments:)

Facebook...good or bad....

2009-10-25T10:11:00.000-07:00

I just signed onto facebook in hopes that I won't regret the time away from my hubby...Nah!! I don't see him anyways, due to his school...so facebook it up right!! I'm currently trying to figure the whole thing out...alittle tricky till I get the hang of things.
Oh, I'll be posting some SCARY pictures of me from yesterdays race, good times walking like a tard today, haha!!! I couldn't even put my heels on for church, Trav had to take on our class alone today...ahhh, I love sleeping in:)

I was runnin...

2009-10-19T22:16:00.000-07:00

6 days till the Prison Break Half Marathon and feeling...nervous!!!

Dr Kelson sponsoring Crystal and I for the race,
$65.00(free)

Running shoes- an arm and a leg,
$145.00

Shorts,
$22.00

Dr. Kelson shirt,
free:)

Bra-for these itties not much support is needed:)
$9.00

Socks, my fav, from the dollar store, no joke ask me if you'd like to know which one
$1.00

120 miles of training on asphalt and dirt...priceless

*Side note, on a normal day I listen to "normal music" (ie alternative rock, country)

So, apparently I'm a thug/gangsta when running, the people that help me run forest run include...ahem,

Brittney Spears-Circus soundtrack, pure genius may I add
Lady Ga Ga, helllllooo are you serious!? As much as she's a creepster you know you stop whatever you're doing to wacth her
Marilyn Manson, no eye rolls please...I know, I K-N-O-W!!
Pussycat dolls, feelin' sexy when the girls start singing in my lobes
Fergie, feelin' G-L-A-M-O-R-O-U-S and needing H2O when she starts singing at mile 8:)
The crotch grabbin' king himself, Michael Jackson:)

Anywho, that's that. Have a fabulous week, Linds

'Tis the Season...

2009-10-03T16:57:00.000-07:00

I frequent craigslist a lot, looking at items for sale, the freaks seeking other freaks and the one and only wanted section. Last week, I was perusing through the wanted section and came upon the title, Will Pay For Spiders. I clicked on the headline with the curiosity of why anyone would want spiders, and why they'd pay for the nasty things we all are quick to squish, stomp on and flush. Long story short, I am now Chad's go to spider girl (with Travis as my assistant spider hunter) Chad is a professor in Las Vegas and pays $3 per poisonous spider (Black Widows, Hobos and Brown Recluses) He also pays $1 per non poisinous spider. Living on 2 1/2 acres I thought Cha Ching baby!!

My spider catching equipment includes:
-small baby food jar to ship the nasty things in
-12 inch tweezers
-gloves
-bug spray
-rubbing alcohol
-flash light

So, I called my grandma to get "spider catching tips" They are nocturnal but you can find them under plants in your gardens and flower beds. Travis sprays the spiders and I put them into the baby food jar with the rubbing alcohol to preserve them. They have to have all their legs, abdomens and parts entact. I of course have a scream fest when picking them up but must say I do have an eye for the little guys now. You can see me at night running around our house with a flash light. I come inside and scream "I got one" if Trav's out of order to help, my dad's a great spider catching assistant too. We sent Chad about 30 of them yesterday. He says to send him thousands if we can, so we'll see how it goes. My mom says I have too much time on my hands and need a baby...hmmm.

All Play and No Work:)

2009-09-24T20:43:00.000-07:00

Couple of weeks ago we had a "play day" instead of seeing patients for the day. Dr. Paul Kelson and Dr. Chris Kelson took us girls to breakfast @ Sunrise Cafe and then we went bowling for the afternoon. We decided we need to do this more often. We have a lot of fun together!

Dreads, Drums, and a Little Pit Hair=Good Times!

2009-09-20T22:12:00.000-07:00

Boise hosts an annual Hyde Park Festival and it's a MUST attend event. I proceeded to put on my Hyde Park Festival best which included a long skirt, sandals and the notorious LC side braid and headed down to join the best of Boise! At this event not only do you get to enjoy fabulous greasy food, free music and an abundance of vendors selling hulla hoops to spoon rings and hookah pipes, yes I know. I attend due to the amounts of people that come out of the wood works to greet everyone with free love, peace, and a new type of dancing you'd have to be under the influence to master. I tried to get my groove on last night and decided too many years of sharp moves in cheerleading has tainted my chances of "free movement dancing":) I tried to video the best dancers we were watching with no such luck. I'm putting that in the suggestion box for next year. A hippie dance off...yes let's.

Viva Las Vegas

2009-09-18T15:23:00.000-07:00

We just got back from Vegas with a party of eight and had a blast. It was fun to see our friends from St. George, TJ and Soph and Andrea flew in from Portland to party hardy too! We did what everyone does in Vegas, shopped, people watched, ate and attended incredible shows. We saw the Lion King and the Phantom of the Opera, AMAZING. We also went to the Body Works exhibit. We were all amazed looking at the bodies and the parts but it was fun to watch Travs eyes get big. He loves the profession he's studying. The exhibit had all stages of a fetus from 4 to 38 weeks and it was incredibile to see the growth of the little babies. Currently Trav's in the OB rotation and was in the nursery yesterday. Let's just say, he's ready. That's a whole different post though. Moving on. We had so much fun seeing each other for five days! Now back to work and school.

Run Half Marathon...Check

2009-08-03T21:15:00.001-07:00

I don't know if anyone else has a "Bucket List", but I've been thinking the past couple of months...what would consist of my so called "Bucket List?" First, is to see the broadway musical "The Lion King" it was on Oprah's, so it's definitely on mine!! Lion King Musical...Check, on September 6th I'll be singing the circle of life at the top of my lungs. So, I go to the gym 4-5 times a week and have done so for the past I duh no year or more? So, my second task on the BL, run 1/2 marathon. It makes my stomach hurt just thinking about it. I'll be running the Prison Break Half Marathon the end of October. To achieve this, I've been training for a couple of weeks now and I'm not going to lie, I enjoy it! I used to loath running! You can catch me working out on the eliptical, the bike, attending cycle classes, power pump classes, you name it, I'm there. I've got the training schedule from my good friend Angie and I'm off!!! Well anyways, I challenge you guys to try the Bucket List thing, you'll be surprised what you can do and accomplish when you try something new:)

What the Crap!

2009-07-16T12:48:00.001-07:00

So, if you didn't hear, our picture didn't win, dang it!! So us girls went and ate our feelings first, @ On The Border. Second, Iceberg for giant milkshakes! Eating. Every. Last. Spoonfull. Yikes! Thanks for all who voted!

2009-07-07T19:30:00.000-07:00

Okay fellow bloggers we're in the top 10!! This is it, the final round of voting ends this Sunday July 12th!!! Please vote for our picture. You can vote as many times as you have e-mail addresses. Go to www.KIZN.com, click on Vote: Kissin' 92 Corona Sandbar Finalists. We're picture number 14!! Thank you!

We Think Your Tractor's SEXY!! Vote for us!!

2009-06-26T21:51:00.000-07:00

Hello friends! So, I've been slacking on my blogging skills. I'll try to retrieve my pictures on our broken camera soon to give you a Henderson update. Well, this past weekend my best buds and mom entered the Kenny Chesney concert contest. I got the picture from my friends camera and this is the picture that is currently posted on our country station's website. A bunch of people have entered hoping to win the sand bar tickets to the Kenny Chesney concert and a chance to meet the man himself. We've been to his concert the past 3 years and made these t-shirts for last years concert. He puts on the best show! I would love it if you guys would vote for our picture on www.KIZN.com. The first round of voting starts this Monday, June 29th until Friday July 3rd. This narrows the contest to 10 finalists, and the final round of voting begins July 6th until July 12th. The winning picture will be announced on July 14th!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Blog you later;)

Go Fly a Kite

2009-04-26T20:17:00.000-07:00

Today was crazy windy, so we busted out the kite after dinner with fam. This kite is not your average sized kite, it's GINORMOUS. Travis and dad got it up in the sky and we all ooh'd and ahh'd then looked around at each other and said, "Now what?" Travis told me to take it from him, failing to tell me to hold tight. He made it look so easy, it about took my arm off! What the heck kind of devil kite is this?!!!

Henderson Update:)

2009-04-25T00:29:00.000-07:00

Hello fellow bloggers, this is just a quick update on our life. Travis is loving school and is already coming up on the summer semester with finals next week. Our Gaylord really enjoys going to the VA for his clinical hours and comes home with very interesting stories as you can imagine. He just had his spring break and spent the ENTIRE time fixing up the "Old Love Boat" furnishing her with new seats and green carpet to match. Trav and my dad took her out on the lake for the first fishing trip of the season and had a great time. This picture is the only one of him in official "scrub attire"
Our townhouse sold last month, which is a miracle! Our old neighbor told me how cute our front yard looks. I'd forgotten that I planted a ton of tulips to bloom this spring, sad:( Anyways, back on track, I've been working and recently got a new Ortho job that starts at the beginning of May. It'll allow me to work more hours and has some added perks to boot. We just had a girls night tonight that consisted of PF Changs dinner and a PJ after party.
As for now Trav and I are trying to enjoy the spring weather that comes and goes. We're planting a giant garden with the family, I'll let you know how that works out, ha ha. We take our furballs to the park to watch the adorable baby geese, we fly kites and bike the green belt too. Hope everyone is enjoying the weather too! Love the Hendersons<3

I'm in Love...

2009-03-25T19:38:00.000-07:00

Now, I'm not one to speak my mind about reality shows but let's be honest, everyone secretly loves Adam Lambert. I am here to declare my love out loud! I loved him when he tried out, I loved his creepy/sexy way he sang Ring of Fire and tonight, ahhhh Adam. You're my one and only... gay husband. Love the polish, love the liner, love the skinny jeans. Admit it fellow bloggers... he dresses better than half the women you know. Whether or not he's the next AI, I'll be the first in line to scream like a 14 year old at a concert. That's all. Love Allison too, just for the record.:)

Disclaimer: Travis is fully aware of this creepy obsession:)

February's Adventures

2009-03-06T22:53:00.000-08:00

So, February was a great month. To make it quick and sum it up. Valentines day was amazing. Trav and I ate at the Melting Pot and he surprised me with Rascal Flatt and Jessica Simpson concert tickets. I also attended the Celine Dion concert in Utah one word...amazing! I met some Utah friends for lunch and it was a blast, always sad to say goodbye. I lost some money in Jackpot with my best friend Amber and mom, bummer deal. We then scored a free suite from a man that wanted a piece from my mom, and not a piece of pie if you know what I mean, ha ha! Sophie and TJ came up from St George to hang out with us. Our best friend Dre was in town from Portland, so we had another girls night! I then judged cheer competition with some friends, we had a great time and wanted to bust a move on the infamous blue competition mat that gives you the feeling of excitement and makes you want to puke all at once. I then rounded up the month with the nasty cold that's hit everyone plus me!!

Lindsay's coming to Utah

2009-02-13T10:42:00.000-08:00

Utah friends, I'll be in town next weekend, whoo hoo! So, we're having a girl lunch date on Saturday the 21st @ 11am at the Cheesecake Factory! So, if you can make it let me know! I'm excited so see everyone!

Griffin's Birthday

2009-02-04T17:35:00.000-08:00

I know, you're thinking get a life and maybe a child too! Griffin turned 3 yesterday and I made him a "dog birthday cake" composed with his favorite foods candy corn, cheese and frosting! Gracie Lou and Tucker were there too and we got a picture of the three together after the birthday song. Happy Birthday baby Griffin!

I'm in charge of what?!

2009-02-03T17:52:00.000-08:00

So...my husband and I were called to teach the 13 and 14 year old Sunday school class and I'm freaking out!! I've been dealing with babies for the past 2 1/2 years in nursery and now I'm in charge of a teenagers "spiritual well-being" What the!!!

24...ugh!

2009-01-31T22:04:00.000-08:00

So, I turned 24 on the 23rd of last week and I feel old this year for some reason! Well anyways, the celebration always lasts for a week and this year we've had a couple of parties. Friday we had a girl slumber party with my grandma and mom. We watched E.T. my choice, I love it, played Phase 10 until 1:30 in the morning, grandma's a trooper, and had my favorite dinner that night and a big wonderful breakfast in the morning! Last night was my friend "Princess Party" yes, 24 years old, ha ha. We went to my favorite place to eat, Texas Roadhouse and had another girl slumber party at Brianna's house. We fell asleep at 7:00 this morning after talking, playing games and talking some more. We always have a blast! This year our friends Sophie, Cassi, Andrea and Lindsey couldn't be at the Princess Party because they're all out of town:( We missed you guys! Tomorrow is my family/super bowl party that'll consist of more eating! Hooray for 24?!

just an update:)

2009-01-21T02:30:00.000-08:00

Since my last post we've had a lot happen around the Jones/Henderson household. It was Tucker's 1st Christmas, I know, who cares. But, since I don't have a cute bundle of a baby to talk about around this fun time of year, it's about my furballs, family and friends!! We had my mom's Sunday school class and a few of my friends come over for a caroling party in Parkside Creek followed by spiced wassil and hot coco. Our next adventure was Travis's first shot administration. Recipient: our wonderful and still best friend after this event, Brianna Travis. He held his own while I made sure we had plenty of footage! New Years came and went as fast as Christmas did with my mom having emergency surgery twice! So we, being Travis and I and our 10 of our wonderful friends, moved our New Years Eve Party to room 545 for a good hour and then proceeded to play rock band until 7 the next morning at Brianna's house! All of my puppies got new homes and I cried when they left our little nest! I wrapped Gracies boobies with cabbage and an Ace bandage, hey, if it works on humans why not try to dry up the old bags on Miss Grace!! Last, our friends TJ and Sophie Ai both graduated and moved on to a warmer place...St. George Utah. We miss them lots!

Merry Christmas

2008-12-13T21:19:00.000-08:00

Today my cute grandma, mother, friend Sophie and I made sugar cookies. Oh my heck, it took us forever. Three hours of baking, frosting and sprinkles. I must be ADD because I thought our little festive project wouldn't come to an end! I've been on a sugar high all day. Our batch was to make 100 cookies, that number didn't hold due to the fact that I ate my weight in sugar cookie dough!MMMM nothing is better than a spoon, or hand full, of dough and a glass of milk. We also decorated our Christmas tree, while watching our family favs, Christmas Vacation and Elf. Ok, I'll admit it's not just at Christmas time when we watch these, they're played over and over year round.
Later that night we went with our friends to a cute coffee place in Meridian for hot coco and what was supposed to be Christmas light gazing, ended up as a Wii tournament! So, the lights will have to come another night! Merry Christmas!

Puppy Update

2008-12-03T19:25:00.000-08:00

These are the babies, 1 month old today. We rock them to sleep and put them on their backs for nap time.

Bodily fluids, bed pans and blood, whoo hoo!

2008-11-25T06:42:00.000-08:00

We received a long awaited phone call yesterday letting us know Travis was accepted into the ISU nursing program in Boise! I have a Gaylord Focker on my hands and we're so excited. For those of you that know, we've been sweating major bullets knowing that Travis was the 2nd alternate to possibly get into the program! He'll complete the program in 16 months as an RN and will attend school to further his education as a nurse anesthetist. Thank you for all of your prayers, text messages and phone calls!

Fishing...for kittens?

2008-11-17T22:21:00.000-08:00

Saturday me, my husband, father and friends Sophie and TJ went fishing on the Boise River. It was a beautiful day and we caught a lot of trout! The boys brought their waders and were trying their luck at steelhead fishing! While fishing on the river, we came across baby kittens lying on their mother who had died. Of course me, being the future ASPCA worker, I lured the three babies out of the bush with pizza crust and zipped them into my coat for the duration of the fishing day! We didn't keep any fish, just kittens!

2 boys, 3 girls, and a much needed update...

2008-11-13T22:30:00.001-08:00

Hello all! We're still alive and doing well. We've been very busy the last 3 weeks. As you know, we've moved back to Idaho. I didn't think it would be as hard as it has been, mostly for me, due to the fact that we had such great friends and jobs in Utah. Its the little things that I miss, like my neighbors little girl that yelled "TraBis" she loves her "TraBis". I miss my work girls hilarious stories laughter and wondering if someone fed the dang fish that day. I miss winning in my bunco group, ha ha sorry guys, Travis made me practice! I miss movie night at the Jones house, and watching Karter and Kandon play and grow. Anyways, I'll jump off my box, just know that I miss and love you very much!

On a lighter note, Gracie had her puppies one week ago! In the group photo the 2 little boys are on the left and our 3 ladies are on the right! In order from the left is Duke, Daxton, Daphnee, Darbee and Dottie. I guess I'm one of those moms! We were up all night birthing the babies! I didn't sleep a wink until 7 the next morning, peeking in their bin everytime they made the slightest noise. Sorry, I'm posting like this is my first born, ha ha! The other pictures are of us in Salt Lake going to see Thriller as our last date night before we moved, loved loved loved it too! Well, I'll keep updating pics of the little ones! love ya-Linds

One Last Girls Night

2008-10-20T20:08:00.000-07:00

Some of the Bunco girls and I met for our last "girls night" at my favorite hole in the wall mexican restaurant, Joe Bandito's. It's amazing, if you've never been just try it once, you'll be hooked!

Moving back to good ol' Idaho!

2008-10-14T19:19:00.000-07:00

Yes, it's true, we're moving back to Idaho! It's a bitter sweet subject for me! I've loved Utah and the friends that have become our family here! Thank you to everyone that we've met along our journey. We love you and are going to miss you a lot. This is our humble abode we just put up for sale, it's in Springville 3 bed 2 1/2 bath. Oh, and cross your fingers...we're hoping Trav gets into the nursing school in Boise. xo

The Wedding

2008-09-23T18:44:00.000-07:00

TJ and Sophie are now Mr. and Mrs. Roberts! This past weekend the love birds got married in the Salt Lake Temple! They looked amazing! The sealing and reception were beautiful too. Of course I had a melt down when they left the reception, Sophie's like my little sister and I was a mess! We love you guys and are so happy for you! Have fun on the honeymoon;)Yes, finally!

Guess Who's Pregnant...

2008-09-10T19:10:00.000-07:00

Gracie Lou! Sorry, I know that was rude! We're super excited, she throws some cute babies!

Idaho Trip...again

2008-09-10T17:28:00.000-07:00

Travis, TJ and I headed up to Idaho last weekend with the animals, including Tucker the cat, the new addition to the family at 12am and made it to Boise at 5:30am! I don't know what we were thinking! We stayed awake watching movies and eating the whole way so it worked out! The Labor day weekend was full of events starting with a fishing trip, I know shocker! My family decided to all SQUEEZE into my dad's drift boat and Bass fish! Leave it up to the lady to catch the biggest one, thank you thank you! It was about 15 inches, ok probably only like 13 but we'll just make it a real "fishing story!" Sophie and TJ are getting married next weekend, already, AHH! So we all went to the Boise Temple with her on Friday and then had her bridal and bachelorette parties were on Saturday. We finally got a friend picture with everyone in it! The bachelorette party pics are a little "R" rated, as they should be, so I left them out! But, it was a good time to say the least! Everyone is coming to town next weekend and the kids are getting married in the SLC Temple on Saturday! Trav and I hooked TJ and Sophie up 2 years ago at a Kenny Chesney concert! Congrats to the-soon-to-be Mr. and Mrs. TJ Roberts! We love you!

Bon Appetit!

2008-08-26T21:20:00.000-07:00

So, as much as I am a girly girl, I love the outdoors! I have a wonderful friend, Sophie, who's game for anything we decide would be a fun/different activity for us. My dad took us Bass fishing this particular day, by the way, we were baiting our hooks with live Blue Gill fish, poor nemos:( Didn't stop us from catching large mouth Bass though! Well, anyways, at the end of our fishing trip we decided it would be fun to stop at the Boise River and catch some crawdads...and eat them! Ahhh, I know gross right? So, my dad whips out this 10 foot net and Sophie and I hold each end while dad walks towards us kicking up rocks! These creatures with GIANT claw things are snapping at us left and right flying out of their hiding spots under the rocks. We ended up with a bucket full after a few rock kicking sessions, much screaming involved too. We did the whole boil bath thing! Sad, I know but don't worry they went fast! So, for future knowledge, they taste like shrimp!

The Loooove/Fishing Boat

2008-08-26T20:31:00.000-07:00

Okay, so Travis and his friend bought a "fishing" boat together last spring. Well, this past Saturday Trav took me out to Deer Creek Lake for my first time on the "fishing" boat! I feel like I need to put "quotations" around "fishing" because of her well, um, condition. If you take a real good look at her self portrait, she's had a body lift white trash style! The duct tape on the seats is what kills me! The "fishing" boat is a 1967 and is also equipped with an old school style horn and a wood floor! She looks outta shape but for an old lady she can haul, 35mph whoo hoo! I figured this would hand anyone an out loud laugh! We had a great time, if anyone's up for an interesting experience she seats 6...tubing anyone?! He he!

Woot Woot

2008-08-21T21:03:00.000-07:00

Travis Boyd Graduated!! He worked very very hard and I'm so proud of him! Thanks to all of our family and friends that have supported us along the way, we love and appreciate everything you do! Congrats again Travis, i lub you!

Good Times

2008-08-12T20:26:00.000-07:00

We drove to the "Y" to watch the 24th of July fireworks a couple of weeks ago. We also went to the Pioneer Days parade in Spanish Fark, that's the way I like to say it(Calee you say it the best) We have more festivites starting tomorrow! Everyone is coming down to stay with us because Travis graduates from BYU, Woot Woot! We are having a Luau party for Trav, going to Lagoon and the Jack Johnson concert! So, to sum it up, there will be more pictures to come! See ya soon!

Summertime Fun

2008-07-21T22:11:00.000-07:00

This past weekend we went to a bbq with the Jones'. We had lots of laughs and of course, lots of food! There was a pinata, you heard right, and fireworks to boot! Then tonight Trav and I headed to Salem Ponds with the kids and fed the geese and ducks. I caught an 8 pound carp and it about tore my arm clean off! Gracie and Griffin made some geese friends as you can see in the picture. They're were nose to nose for like 10 minutes. That's the latest festivities in the Henderson home!

Orem Days

2008-07-07T20:05:00.000-07:00

This year we went to the
Orem Days Festivities with the Jones family, our good friends! Mandi and I went to the fair for what seemed like a week! We had lots of fun. Karter and I rode a germ infested slide and Kandon took 2nd place in the baby contest! We then met the men for the parade! Trav is holding baby Kandon for future practice(way in the future) and Karter, I mean Kung Foo Panda, and I are waiting for the parade to start on our blanket! He was my cute date! Love you guys!

4th of July Festivities

2008-07-07T19:22:00.000-07:00

So, this is a much needed update. I've been slacking on my blogging skills! This is an update in the Henderson household. Trav and I had our 3rd year anniversary and celebrated by camping with our friends TJ and Sophie last month. we just returned from Idaho last night at 2 in the morning! We started off with a family reunion then headed to Boise for the holiday! We had VERY late nights with pool parties, girls nights, rock band compititions and even a car wash by me and Sop! The boys bought a ton of "legal" fireworks and we ended with a bonfire and swim olympics on the 4th. Umm, oh and lots and lots and lots of snow cones(1/2 bubblegum 1/2 banana for me!) We ended our week and a half fiesta with a Cabana party at Roaring Springs! Trav and I also hiked the "Y" let's just say I thought I was in shape until that little adventure! I'll stick with Gold's Gym, thanks though!

Sick of being SICK!!

2008-05-18T20:30:00.000-07:00

Okay, I'm so ready to go back to work! On top of the 5 day weekend we have right now, I've been out 2 more days than that, and NOT HAPPY! Starting with my "fever blisters" in my throat, to my head, and now it's phlegm city in my chest, I know graphic but so necessary to use! Thanks everyone for your cute text messages and comments! Yes, I'm alive...in bed! I just needed to vent, thanks for listening, see you Wednesday!

Cruise with the Office!!

2008-05-16T11:37:00.001-07:00

So, our wonderful Dr's took the whole office on a Cruise last week and it was at blast! We all left our husbands and headed out for a girls week! We didn't sleep at all! We stayed up and danced, karaoked, we had slumber parties and ATE, worked out then ATE some more and talked forever about everything! I'm so lucky that I work with such wonderful people who are great co-workers and friends! Thank You Dr. G and Dr. A, and thanks to the ladies that made it such a fun cruise, love you guys!

Happy Mother's Day!!

2008-05-02T22:56:00.000-07:00

Since I will be leaving for my cruise in a couple days, woot woot for that, I wanted to post about my cute mom for Mother's Day! She's a wonderful woman! For those of you who don't know her, she's hilarious! My mom is my hero and my best friend!
I Love You lots mom, Happy Mother's Day!!

Almost 3 years...

2008-04-06T21:04:00.000-07:00

I feel like it was just yesterday when I met Travis for the first time at the Gateway Mall in Salt Lake City and it's already been 4 1/2 years. We've been married almost 3! I feel so grateful for my husband daily, and when General Conference comes and goes I try to be a better person and wife after listening to all of the testimonies! President Monson's concluding talk today was so great, and made me feel more thankful than I already am for my eternal companion. I didn't grow up with the Preisthood in my life and well, it's a wonderful thing! I love you babe! These are some of the first pictures of us as Mr. and Mrs.

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun...

2008-04-03T21:45:00.000-07:00

So everytime I go to Idaho we have "girls night" This is followed by a huge slumber party/food fest! We all leave our husbands, I figure I'm with Trav for eternity, he he, so I'm always excited. It's like the olden days when we would stay up for hours on end and talk about boys and watch scary movies! Here are a few pics of my girlies! Now that I know how to blog I'm trying to back track!

Tagged...

2008-04-02T20:31:00.000-07:00

Tagged...

What was I doing ten years ago...
Um, I was 13 years old attending Meridian Middle School. Ha, I wore those nasty pants that were spandex black! I don't know, every girl in my class wore them Friday! Oh and those Old Navy zippys that came in various colors...uhh!

5 places that I have lived...
*Boise,Idaho
*Meridian,Idaho
*Ephraim,Utah...ahh!
*Provo,Utah
*Springville,Utah

5 things on my to do list today
*work
*work out
*go to the store and buy the book, Uglies, I heard it's comparable to the Twilight series...I know I'm stoked too!
*Lay in bed and watch America's Next Top Model and drink my Diet Dr P
*Take a bath and go to bed...yay!

5 bad habits
*I over pack when I go on vacation, even if it's for 3 days, I always pack my 2 largest suit cases possible. You never know if you need to be in heels or in sweat pants!
*I'm ADDICTED to Diet Coke and Diet Dr. Pepper! You'll always catch me w/one in hand!
*I'm always in high heels unless working, sleeping or working out! I don't feel ready unless they're on! I'm ruining feet!
*I love to tan, love love love!
*I speed...fast.

9 things you might not know about me
*I flew to Utah, from Idaho, one weekend to go on a blind date with Travis...it worked!
*My favorite snacks are salsa and chips, popcorn, cheese and wheat thins, oh and bubblegum ice cream...always!
*I'm obsessed with peoples teeth. First thing I look at!
*I love milk! Plain or with Oreos, it's a wonderful thing!
*I was Miss Idaho like forever ago, okay I was 16...haha!
*I've been married for almost 3 years and I'm craving a baby right now! I don't want to have a lil one yet but I'm super excited to be a mommy!
*I'm obsessed with shopping and fashion.
*I love love love sushi, my best friend is half japanese and she got me hooked 4 years ago when we were roommates!
*I'm obsessed with my shih tzu's Gracie Lou and Griffin, they go everywhere with us!

5 jobs that I have had
*Hostess/Server Smoky Mtn Pizza and Pasta
*Server at the Reef
*Modeled prom dresses through high school for Teen Prom Magazine
*Registrar at Timpanogos Regional Hospital
*Ortho assistant

So who hasn't been tagged right? Well, Aubrye if you learn how to work this bloging situation, you're officialy tagged! love ya!

Easter

2008-04-01T18:42:00.000-07:00

So, on Sunday I got up and made Travis, Sophie and TJ breakfast in bed! Travis and I headed off to church. My nursery, whom I've been teaching for almost 1 1/2 years, decorated their Easter eggs, what were we thinking, and colored their bunny pictures! My kids were ALL on sugar highs, just for the record. Not to mention I brought candy for snack time! Great idea! Ha ha I love them! Anyways, this weekend TJ purposed to my best friend Sophie, a total surprise to her! We headed up Springville canyon for a bon fire, did the whole smore thing and that's where he asked her! I filmed it, with the cap on, ha ha! You couldn't see anything anyways because it was 11:30 at night, so it's fine...right?! Anyways that's my eventful weekends! Congrats Sop and TJ, love ya!

Some of the office gals

2008-03-18T16:52:00.001-07:00

A couple of weeks ago some of the girls from our office met up at California Pizza Kitchen, my fav, because Mindy was in town! Lots of fun too!

Christmas Break in Idaho

2008-01-11T14:40:00.001-08:00

2007-12-04T20:42:00.001-08:00