Wednesday, January 30, 2013

2 year old interview...

This morning I interviewed Titus since we didn't get to it yesterday.. note: I had to answer some of them for him because he was to into Dora to really care and he doesn't know what most of the words mean.
Birthday Interview
Titus is 2 years old
1. Who is your favorite person in the Whole World? Dad
2. What is your Favorite Color? Blue
3. What’s your Favorite Television Show? Dora the Explorer
4. What’s your favorite Outfit? BYU shirt and Jeans or just undies
5. What sport do you like best? Soccer
6. What song do you love? I am a Child of God
7. What’s your favorite cereal? S’more Pop tarts
8. Who is your best friend? Aunt Kenna & Karina
9. What do you want to be when you grow up? McQueen
10. What is your favorite book? McQueen Book
11. What are you really good at? Saying My Prayers
12. Where do you wish you could go on Vacation? Price or dinosaurs  
13. What is your best Memory? Going to the Natural History Museum or the Zoo
14. What would you buy if you had $1000? Candy, pop Tarts & Juice/pop oh and toys
15. What vegetable do you hate the most? Carrots
16. If you could have a wish, what would it be? To meet Dora the Explorer or Mickey mouse
17. What is your favorite flavor of Ice Cream? Chocolate
18. Who is your biggest hero? Grandpa Ivory & Grandpa Terry
19. What do you like to do with your Friends? Go to the Nursery
20. What do you hope you’ll get to do before your next birthday? Grow a few more inches. 

I need to ask my Friend for the pictures she took at the party but here is his cake. 
 Can you tell it's a soccer ball?
 Homemade Mac & Cheese with Caramelized Green beans. He ate more then i expected him too. 
After his party they had a zumba class and Titus had fun watching the ladies dance while Mike & I made sure everything was cleaned up. 

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Titus Turns 2

Titus Boy/Tito Man on his 2nd birthday 
It's kind of crazy how fast they grow up so fast. Titus is the sweetest little guy and i'm not saying that because i'm his mom. I'm constantly amazed at how much he learns and how fast he picks it up. a few quick things about Titus...

  •  Titus is almost fully potty trained. We started potty training him at the beginning of the month. He has caught on pretty quick. Titus still has a few accidents and wears a diaper when he sleeps but he goes to the bathroom by himself or tells us he needs to go. 
  • Titus Likes to watch Full House and the Brady Bunch. He has also started to really enjoy Dora the Explorer and Bubble Guppies. He doesn't like Spongebob (thank goodness) he says "no watch this." Shakes his finger and head when it comes on.
  • He likes the Piano Guys. He loves the piano and any kind of music (unless mom and dad are singing like weird-o's). He has a pretty good beat when it comes to dancing.
  • Titus has started to eat more (YAY!) he likes chips and cottage cheese. His favorite meat is Chicken and bacon, he is his mothers child for sure. He loves juice and pop, i'm working on getting him to drink more water. 
  • He likes to do Zumba with mom and does it better then me too.
  • His favorite toys are: Bullseye, Woody, cars and any kind of ball.
  • Titus loves his baby Sister. Every morning he comes into our bedroom he says "I see my sister Brynn."  He always wants to hold her and help when she is crying. 
  • Titus Talks NON STOP! we can almost carry on a normal conversation. He answers questions and is so funny.
  • Aside from tripping over his own feet most of the day Titus is pretty coordinated. He has a good throwing arm, can dribble a Basketball, & can kick a soccer ball. 
  • Titus doesn't really like to draw but he really likes to play with play-dough. that is how we have been teaching him colors. We also teach him by using Powerade. 
Holding his little sister, "Brynner"

Getting his own  Lunch... 

Hanging out with mom!

Going to bed. we are getting him off his pluggy. 

       Pictures from the "Friend Party" coming later.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Getting Organized {2013} This is how {I} do it

I'm just going to get this out there.. I need to have a written schedule to get things done. I have been making WAY to many excuses on why things aren't getting done and one of them is that i don't have a written schedule.  So here it is... after i type it up i'm going to make it super cute, and then after that i'm going to clean my living room/kitchen (if Brynn lets me put her down). Another reason why i am doing this is so that Mike can see it and will hold me too it.

Monday
6:00 WORK OUT! 
7:00 Get breakfast for the Family and things ready for the day
   *Brynn: Feed, Change Diaper and Clothes
   * Titus: Feed & Change Clothes 
8:00-10:00 Laundry Day
10:00-11:30 Play group
11:30: Lunch
12:00-3:00ish Titus: Nap Time, Take care of Brynn & "ME TIME"
3:00-4:30 Mom & TITUS (& Brynn) TIME.
4:30-5:30 Dinner time (make dinner, eat dinner & clean up dinner)
5:30-7:00 Play time With Titus
7:00-8:00 Family Home Evening & Start winding down for bed
8:00 Titus' Bath time
8:30 Titus Bed time
9:00-10:30 Time with Mike

Tuesday
6:00 WORK OUT! 
7:00 Get breakfast for the Family and things ready for the day
   *Brynn: Feed, Change Diaper and Clothes
   * Titus: Feed & Change Clothes 
8:00-10:00 Living Room Day
10:00-11:30 LIBRARY TIME and Grocery Shopping
11:30: Lunch
12:00-3:00ish Titus: Nap Time, Take care of Brynn & "ME TIME"
3:00-4:30 MOM & TITUS (& Brynn) TIME
4:30-5:30 Dinner time (make dinner, eat dinner & clean up dinner)
5:30-7:00 Play time With Titus
7:00-8:00 Start winding down for bed
8:00Brynns Bath time
8:30 Titus Bed time
9:00-10:30 Time with Mike****

Wednesday
6:00 WORK OUT! 
7:00 Get breakfast for the Family and things ready for the day
   *Brynn: Feed, Change Diaper and Clothes
   * Titus: Feed & Change Clothes 
8:00-10:00 Kitchen & Bathroom Day
10:00-11:30 Play group
11:30: Lunch
12:00-3:00ish Titus: Nap Time, Take care of Brynn & "ME TIME"
3:00-4:30 MOM & TITUS (& Brynn) TIME
4:30-5:30 Dinner time (make dinner, eat dinner & clean up dinner)
5:30-7:00 Play time With Titus
7:00-8:00 Start winding down for bed
8:00 Titus' Bath time
8:30 Titus Bed time
9:00-10:30 Time with Mike
Thursday
6:00 WORK OUT! 
7:00 Get breakfast for the Family and things ready for the day
   *Brynn: Feed, Change Diaper and Clothes
   * Titus: Feed & Change Clothes 
8:00-10:00 Bedroom Day
10:00-11:30 Play group 
11:30: Lunch
12:00-3:00ish Titus: Nap Time, Take care of Brynn & "ME TIME"
3:00-4:30 MOM & TITUS (& Brynn) TIME
4:30-5:30 Dinner time (make dinner, eat dinner & clean up dinner)
5:30-7:00 Play time With Titus
7:00-8:00 Start winding down for bed
8:00 Brynns Bath time
8:30 Titus Bed time
9:00-10:30 Time with Mike
Friday
6:00 WORK OUT! 
7:00 Get breakfast for the Family and things ready for the day
   *Brynn: Feed, Change Diaper and Clothes
   * Titus: Feed & Change Clothes 
8:00-10:00 Pantry & Landry room day
10:00-11:30 Play group
11:30: Lunch
12:00-3:00ish Titus: Nap Time, Take care of Brynn & "ME TIME"
3:00-4:30 MOM & TITUS (& Brynn) TIME
4:30-5:30 Dinner time (make dinner, eat dinner & clean up dinner)
5:30-7:00 Play time With Titus
7:00-8:00 Start winding down for bed
8:00 Titus' Bath time
8:30 Titus Bed time
9:00-10:30 Time with Mike
Saturday
6:00 WORK OUT! 
7:00 Get breakfast for the Family and things ready for the day
   *Brynn: Feed, Change Diaper and Clothes
   * Titus: Feed & Change Clothes 
8:00-11:30 Saturday Activities 
11:30: Lunch
12:00-3:00ish Titus: Nap Time, Take care of Brynn 
3:00-4:30 Play with Titus
4:30-5:30 Dinner time (make dinner, eat dinner & clean up dinner)
5:30-7:00 Play time With Titus
7:00-8:00 Start winding down for bed
8:00 Bath time for both kids
8:30 Titus Bed time
9:00-10:30 Time with Mike
Sunday

7:00 Get breakfast for the Family and things ready for the day
   *Brynn: Feed, Change Diaper and Clothes
   * Titus: Feed & Change Clothes 
8:00-10:30 Play Time
10:30-12:30 Nap Time
1:00-4:00 Church
4:30-5:30 Dinner time (make dinner, eat dinner & clean up dinner)
5:30-7:00 Play time 
7:00-8:00 Start winding down for bed
8:00 Bath time & Ten Minute Clean up
8:30 Titus Bed time
9:00-10:30 Time with Mike

CHORES
Monday: "Laundry Day"
1) Sort Laundry: Hang Dry, Washer Dry, Whites, other (Sunday Night)
2)Wash Laundry: Hang Dry First (Sunday Night)
3)Dry
4)Fold & Put Away
5)Iron & Hang up

Tuesday: "Living room Day"
1)Dust
2)Pack one box (we are moving at the end of February)
3)De-clutter 
4)Vacuum 
Wednesday: "Kitchen & Bathroom Day"
Kitchen 
1) Load Dishwasher
2) Run Dishwasher
3) Clean off surfaces & Sink
4) Clean Out Fridge
5) Sweep
6) Mop (every other week)
Bathroom
1) organize
2) Clean Sink Toilet & Tub
3) Sweep Floors
4)Mop (every other week)
Thursday: "Bedroom Day"
1) Put things away
2) De-Clutter
3) Pack one Box
4)Vacuum
Friday: "Pantry & Laundry room Day"
1) Organize 
2) De-Clutter
3) Sweep

"ME TIME IDEAS"
Scripture study
Random things (Type Recipes, Insurance stuff)
Projects
Finish Up Chores
Pinterest 
Facebook
Blog

"MOM & TITUS TIME"
Play Dough
Make Cookies or other Treats
Finger Paints
Play with toys
Get Crafty (Play on Chalk board, Draw, color...)
Things i see on Pinterest. 

Pictures of our week. 
 Play Group at the Church since we have about 2 ft. of snow.
 This is a pretty sight the other night she fell asleep last night...But Brynn hasn't slept much today. she wont let me put her down.
The Other day this is how she wanted to sit. she just laid here and watched TV like this for a good 20 min. then she feel asleep. 

Sunday, January 13, 2013

Yummy Healthy {Recipes}

Since Mike and I are on our way to getting healthier and in better Shape. So we have been trying new quick and easy recipes. We Tried a new Chicken recipe & a new Pork recipe.

Honey Glazed Grilled Chicken
4-5 chicken breasts, thawed
8 oz Italian dressing
1/4 cup lime juice (fresh is best)
1/2 cup honey (you could use agave, but I am a honey lover)

Mix the dressing, juice, and honey together in a bowl or Ziploc bag. Place chicken breasts in marinade and let sit in the fridge for 5-8 hours (the longer, the better!). Grill over medium high heat about 6-7 minutes on each side (or until no longer pink in the middle).


We made this for My Dad while he was in SL for a conference-thingy. We served it with Creamed corn and Minute Rice. Titus loved it and kept asking for "nore" aka More.


Smokey Honey Mustard Pork
4 4-6 oz. pork loin or sirloin chops
Kosher salt and pepper
Liquid Smoke
3 Tbsp. Dijon or whole grain mustard
1 1/2 Tbsp. honey
2 cloves minced garlic

Sprinkle pork chops with Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper. Give them a liberal dousing of liquid smoke (you can usually find this either near the seasonings or the BBQ sauce/condiments in the grocery store). Set aside.

Heat oven broiler to high or preheat grill. Combine honey, garlic, and mustard. Place pork chops on broiler pan/grill and cook for 4-5 minutes. Turn and cook another 4-5 minutes. You want the internal temperature to be at least 165 (that's a little pink inside), but you also don't want to overcook them because they'll become tough. So you may need to adjust your cooking times a little, bearing in mind that they have two minutes to cook after the initial 8-10 minutes.

Baste with honey mustard mixture and cook an additional minute. Turn and baste other side; cook for one additional minute. Remove from heat and allow to stand a few minutes to seal in the juices. 

Titus really liked this one too. If we can get Ty to eat it and ask for "nore" we are good. He liked it more then the rice and he LOVES rice. I guess eating healthy is the way to go when it comes to meal time with our toddler. Enjoy and let me know what you served them with.

Friday, January 11, 2013

Christmas & Brynn's Blessing

Mike finished his Last Academic semester this fall (by academic i mean sitting in class). When Mike was done working we went to a Voice Male concert with mikes family and then the crew went on a late night carriage, Brynn and I hung out in the visitor center since it was so cold.  Saturday the 22nd we went down to Price for Christmas. We had lots of fun in Price it was a white Christmas for sure. Brynn and I spent most of the time, i mean all the time, inside. While Titus and Mike hung out side every now and again. It was fun to spend the holidays with the family.
 Our Christmas Tree that was stuffed in the corner (Our apartment isn't big enough)
 Our Nativity 
 4 stockings! 
 Mike with his kids. 
 Little Miss Brynner Taking a bath. 
 Titus wanted in on the picture action..
 Aunt Brandi & Uncle Soap Holding baby Brynn. 
 Aunt Kacylia & Aunt Karina and the Family Christmas party
 Grandpa Ivory with his two oldest Grandkids.. They LOVE Grandpa Ivory. Titus gets upset when he leaves.
 Me and Mike! 
 Titus was so excited that Santa came he started showing him toys.
 This is what Brynn did most of the time Santa was there ...
 Titus Loved Santa this Year. He Kept wanting to go and sit on his lap and talk to him, unlike last year.. 
(Picture below)

 Luckily Baby Brynn had No idea what was going on.  
 Some of the kids/Grandkids that were at the Party.
 Same day as the Family Chirstmas party we had our Ward Christmas Party. 
 Titus had fun Running around and singing. Mike and I did some Singing also.
 The Carriage Ride. 


 Proof that I was there... 
 The Big Bundle i am holding is Brynn. 
 Aunt Kyla sent Miss Brynn this Elf outfit just in time for Christmas.. 
 Playing in Shaving cream with Aunt Kenna.
 Titus thought it was pretty fun to get messy with Kenna.. and mommy didn't have to clean it up..
 Christmas Eve with Grandpa Terry
 It was just us at the Terry's on Christmas eve this year.. 
 Titus was good enough for Santa to stop by.
 Waiting to see what Santa brought...
 His reaction when he say WOODY!
 Titus with his Loot. 
 Loving his Woody Doll. Titus even calls it his "Woody Doll" i have tried to inform him that Woody is an "Action Figure" and not a "Doll" but he prefers to cool Woody a "doll"
 once again baby brynn slept threw it all. 
 Brynns quilt that Grandma Terry made!
 Sledding with Dad. When asked if it was fun Titus said yes, but when asked if he wanted to do it again he quickly said no.
 Hanging out with Kenna
 How i love that little face... note the sock on his hand... we couldn't find his gloves so we just stuck socks on his hands.
 Playing with Aunt Kyla and "SIMBA"
 Hanging out with Kyla, JT, and Izzy! JJ was there also just not pictured. 

Brynn's Blessing
We Blessed Brynn in Salt Lake on December 30th. Mike did an awesome job. I was really happy that we had such a great turn out considering the weather was going supposed to start getting bad.
 The Dress cake i made.. 
 Titus Enjoying a cup cake. 
 Grandma Terry with Baby Brynn.
The Pretty little Princess (she wore my Blessing dress)
 We asked aunt Kyla to take some pictures with her Awesome camera. Thanks Kyla
 Nana And Grandpa {Great} Terry
 Grandmand and Grandpa {Great} Ivory
 Grandma & Grandpa Ivory
 Our little family! 
 My Family. (for some reason we didn't get a picture with mikes family.. kind of bummed about it.)
Me and Miss brynn.. I personally see a lot of me in her.. hopefully that is not a sign of how she going to act ..

PHONE PICTURES... 
 
Remembering the true meaning of Christmas. I am amazed at how much Titus knows about Jesus. 
 Santa Claus hat! Aunt Kenna found this hat and Titus LOVED wearing it. 
 We did alot of snuggling with this little lady. she put me to sleep quite a few times. 
 Brynn and Mike taking a Sunday Nap. 
 Hanging out with my Tito man. 
 Aunt Kenna got the shaving cream out.. Titus smelled pretty good after playing in it. 
 Mike made a Lego castle and Titus was pretty excited. 

 Titus found Grandpas reading glasses. 
 Playing an intense game of Canasta.
 I love how she sleeps.. this is the morning of her blessing day before she was a "princess"
 Baby Brynn watching her big brother play. 
 We went to Scheels (the new sporting goods store in West Jordan area) just to get out of the house. Titus enjoy most of the stuffed animals they had there. 
 "Look mom Alien!" 
 Being a goof. 
 Miss Brynn. I love this little face. 
 Having a snack. if you can't tell he loves to hang out with his sister. 
 Ready for bed.. he is smiling in this picture. 
 Being a Big boy and eating at the table. We don't have have regular table. it's a taller one so he is pretty proud of himself when he climbs on the chairs.
Titus Likes to read to baby Brynn.

Now that the New year has started we have just been hanging out. Mike goes to his Internship and i hang out with the little monkeys all day.. we have play group every once in a while just so we can get of the house. I have some fun things planned for Titus but that is if he is happy. We have started to Potty Train.. that has been fun (when he makes it to the bathroom) He is catching on but it is taking longer then i wanted it too. We have made it through chruch once with out an accident. but other days are hit and miss... i'll keep ya posted.