Goodbye 2010 ! Welcome 2011!

I am amazed at how fast this year has gone by.  It's true, the older you get the faster time goes.  This year has been fantastic.  We have had many adventures and saw miracles happen.  We have had a lot of laughs and tears. I am looking forward to seeing what this new year brings.  I have several goals that I would like to accomplish.  As a result to these new goals. I will not be on blogspot and Facebook as much.  My #1 priority is my family.  I only get on here when Dylan is napping, but I have other things I should be doing.  I will post pictures and little blurbs on here once in awhile for family that is out of state. I hope and pray everyone has a safe and fun New Years. May 2011 bring you wonderful health, happiness and all the blessings that you desire. 

Christmas

We had TONS of fun!  Dylan has been teething and not a happy boy at all these last few days.  I can't believe that he will be 4 months next week.  He is growing up too fast.  We took a video if opening Christmas presents at our house.  So I don't have any pictures of that.  :(  We went to grandma and grandpas house.  We had a really yummy breakfast. Dylan was not happy and wanted to go home.  I felt so bad for him.  We weren't able to go to Bens families house due to Dylan being so grumpy.  I can't wait until he gets all of his teeth in.  This is so awful! I hope everyone had an awesome Christmas!

Journaling

My blog has become my journal for Dylan.  How sad is that? I always wrote in a journal every night. Since Dylan was born I haven't been so diligent. I am getting so excited for Christmas this year.  I know Dylan isn't going to remember it, but pictures will be fun.  He is a spoiled little boy.  We have tons of gifts under the tree and most of them are his.  We got him a bumbo which he opened early.  A TON of clothes and a bunch of toys.  I don't know why we bother with all the toys.  He is entertained with other things besides toys.

 For Christmas Ben got us an early Christmas gift.  3D glasses for our TV. It is crazy that 2 pairs of glasses and a thing for the TV was $450 dollars. There isn't many movies out there in 3D yet either. Each 3D movie is 40 dollars.  Oh well, I LOVE it.  It is super fun. We don't really watch it much where we are busy playing with Dylan.

We went to Ben's Christmas work party.  It was a lot of fun.  They had the girls from Americas got Talent Christina and Ali Christensen. They were really good. They also had the Mozart Group.  They are from Poland and absolutely wonderful.  They are so funny.  I recommend doing a YouTube search for them.  We had front row, center seats.  We lucked out!  My mom babysat Dylan while we were there. It was hard for me to leave him. 

I am so thankful for this time of year. May we all remember what this Christmas season is all about.

3 months

WOW!  Dylan turned 3 months yesterday.  He is getting so big.  Yesterday we had a full day.  I took Dylan into Falls Valley. I turned in a formal letter letting them know I am not coming back.  Dylan got to meet eveyone and he was so good. He smiled at mostly everyone.  He is such a happy little boy. We then went and picked Ben up and went out to lunch. We came home and we watched the Santa Claus 3.  When Ben got home my sister and I went Christmas shopping.  I found a TON of cute clothes at JCpennys for Dylan.  I got 5 outfits for $25.00.  They are so cute too!  The other day I went to Macys and found the cutest outfit for Dylan.  I told myself I wouldn't spend more then $20.00 on an outfit until he started walking, but when I saw the outfit I fell in love with it.  I figured it was cheaper then the outfit I was going to get him at Gymboree.  (which I LOVE that store and can't wait for Dylan to start walking so I can buy all those cute clothes) So I spent $45 on the little outfit at Macy's.  I figured he can get his Christmas pictures taken in it. He can also wear it to all the Christmas parties we will be going to.

Today we put up the Christmas tree.  Well I put it up while Dylan slept.  I can't wait to get all the gifts wrapped and put under the tree. When Dylan woke up we listened to Christmas songs while I sang to him.  He just laughed and laughed. I guess I sing funny. I can't wait for Christmas this year!

Thanksgiving 2010

This is a few days late, but I wanted to share what I am so thankful for.  I am thankful for my family.  I am so glad that I have an eternal family.  I am so thankful that we have a healthy happy little boy.  I am thankful for a husband who work so hard.  I am grateful to be able to stay at home with my baby.  I am thankful for our house that keeps us warm.  I am just thankful for everything.  :) OK, Dylan turned 12 weeks old on Thanksgiving.  It is crazy how fast time has gone. I was suppose to return back to work on the 1st of December, but staying home with Dylan is more important.  I am kind of sad in a way too.  I have worked with the school district for 11 years.  I started out as a substitute while going to school. Anyway, Thanksgiving day.  The weather has been awful. It has snowed a good foot.  We went to my parents for dinner.  My mom cooked the whole meal.  It turned out so good.  Dylan had a hard time with all the noise.  He tried sleeping on and off.  He did really well during dinner.  My sister gave him a bottle before we all started eating so he was content.  We played the traditional candy bar game and luckily he was asleep during that time.  It is such a fun game.  We all bring a bunch of candy bars. We put them in the middle of the table and we roll dice.  If you get a 7, 11 or doubles you get to choose a candy bar. Once all the candy bars are gone you set a timer for 10 minutes. You keep rolling the dice and if you want a candy bar that somebody has you have to say there name and the candy bar.  Its fun. We were going to go to Ben's families after dinner, but Dylan started getting really fussy so we came home. The next day we spent the whole day at his grandmas.  It was nice to see everyone.  Dylan was having another rough time due to all the noise.  Ben's aunt Karen who is from North Carolina is leaving soon.  So the next day we got together and she colored my hair for me.  It turned out cute.  Its so weird having my hair so blond. I really like it though. Its definitely different. She put blond chunks through the front and the bottom part is black. Its cute. :)  It has been a nice Thanksgiving break.  Today we stayed home from church to just relax and let Dylan take it easy.  He has been so over stimulated the last few days.  I will post pictures soon.

11 weeks



Sleeping in his big boy crib

Time really does fly by too fast.  Dylan is 11 weeks old today.  He is such a good boy.  He started sleeping in his crib Saturday night and he is doing fantastic.  He sleeps 8-12 hours at night.  It is so nice.  I LOVE it!

He is getting so big! 



It looks a lot smaller in the pictures

 This morning after I let the cats upstairs I went into the living room.  I noticed something on the floor by the fish tank.  I turned the light on and I couldn't believe my eyes. It was a fish.  I was like what the heck.  I was in shock.  Ben had just left for work and so I called him.  I wanted him to come home and take care of it.  It creeped me out. Of course I didn't make him come clear home because he had just got to work.  I had to get a ton of paper towels and just scoop the thing up and throw it in a bag.  I took it outside and sent it in the garbage.  I feel bad I wish I could have sent him off to sea, but he is too big to flush. 

Before

After

A couple of days ago I got a burst of energy.  I decided I needed to clean out our bedroom closet.  I have been avoiding this for awhile.  I finally got it done and now I need to make a trip to DI.

Christmas

My sister came over yesterday and got me into the Christmas spirit already. We watched Christmas movies and put Dylan in the cutest Santa hat.  We were going to make Christmas crafts, but we ran out of time.  She brought over a cute fiberoptic tree for me. The other night Ben and I went and got a few Christmas gifts for Dylan.  I wrapped them and stuck them under the little tree. Ben wont let me put the big tree up until after Thanksgiving.  I am excited to make yummy treats for my neighbors and friends.  I am going to make cookie dough balls.  I am so excited!  Here is the recipe.

1 (17.5 oz) box or pouch chocolate chip cookie dough mix

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
½ cup butter, softened
2 cups chopped pecans, divided

Combine cookie mix, cream cheese, butter, and 1 cup pecans in a large mixer bowl. Mix at low speed for 1 minute and then on medium speed, until well combined. Shape into a ball, roll in reserved cup of pecans, then wrap & chill for at least 3 hours. Serve with vanilla wafers or graham crackers.

I hope they like it.  I am so excited to start making Dylan's Christmas PJ's.  I am going to start a tradition in our family. On Christmas eve we will open our Christmas PJ's and then the next morning we can open gifts in our PJ's.  I am going to make matching pajama bottoms for the whole family so we can get pictures taken in them.  I am excited to get my sewing machine out and start doing the whole stay at home mom thing.  It has been so nice to be able to stay at home with Dylan.  He is so much fun!  He rolled over the other day and hasn't done it again.  He is starting to crawl around too.  It is crazy how strong he is.  He is only 10 weeks old! 

Tonight is the first night Dylan is going to sleep in his big boy crib.  I am sad, I have loved having him next to me in the bedroom.  He has grown out of his bassinet. I remember the first time I put him in the bassinet and how small he was.  I thought to myself it will be awhile til he grows out of this. Boy was I wrong! I am kind of looking forward to getting the bassinet out of my room though.  I am tired of stubbing my toe on the thing. LOL I hope he does well tonight.  He has been sleeping through the night since he was a month old, I hope he continues to sleep through the night. :)

Epic weekend

Ben and I had the most amazing fastest weekend in the history of our lives.  I don't think we could have or ever will experience the most perfect weekend again.  The weather was pretty decent for November.  I turned 30 on the 6th.  I thought for sure I was going to have a hard time with it, but it wasn't bad.  Ben, Dylan  and I went to Target and got a few things for Dylan then we went to DI and dropped a ton of stuff off, then off to Deseret Book store. I love going in there to see all the new quotes that I can use for cutting out vinyl.  I love the quote "To the world you are a Mother but to your family you are the world".  I just love it.  After we left we had to go pick up tables from my sister in law Noel.  They had a couple of long tables for our luncheon on Sunday.  We got home and Ben played with Dylan while I got the house cleaned.  At 5 we were to go to my families house for a Birthday dinner for Ben and I.  Ben's birthday is the day after mine.  Right before we were going to leave, my sweet visiting teaching companion who I love dearly came over with her daughters. She told me to close my eyes.  So I did, when I opened them they sang me happy birthday. They had gone and got me my FAVORITE cake ever.  Weeks before I was telling her the story how my dad would take us to Carstins and get us treats and I just loved the chocolate fudge cake.  She was so sweet to remember.  Thanks Janae!  :)  Now I just need to exercise more because I have been eating so much of it. We then left to my parents house.  We had a wonderful roast dinner.  We opened gifts and had cake and ice cream.  My brother and sister in law gave us a gift card to Texas roadhouse.  My sister gave us money and books.  My mom and dad gave Ben a shirt and 33 quarters.  They gave me an argyle sweater, 30 quarters and a watch.  They give us quarters each year for the amount of years we are celebrating.  We had a great time.  We left Dylan with my family for 30 minutes while we ran and picked up some table cloths and folding chairs from my grandma. We grabbed Dylan came home and got all the tables and chairs set up for the luncheon for the next day.

Sunday November 7th 2010 Today was absolutely crazy yet perfect!  Today is Ben's 33rd birthday and Dylan's Blessing day.  I woke up stressed out and finished getting things ready for the luncheon.  Ben had to go to a church meeting early for one out of 3 church callings. He is the ward technical specialist, secretary in the young men's presidency and the secretary in the elders quorum presidency. Anyway, I got Dylan bathed and put in his blessing outfit.  He was so cute. (pics to come soon) I prayed that he would sleep during the blessing so he wouldn't be screaming and crying.  I got my wish he did SO good.  He slept the whole time. :0)  Ben gave a beautiful blessing.  We both got up and shared our testimonies. It was such a great experience.  I didn't realize Ben could get up and speak so well.  I on the other hand do not do well in front of people.  Half the stuff I wanted to say slipped away.  Luckily it wasn't too bad getting up in front of everyone.  I really don't care what they think.  I just figured now that I have a child I have to be the example and get use to going up there so he won't be afraid for when he gets older.  I want to help him gain a testimony.  It was so nice to have SO many family members and friends there.  After sacrament we all came over to our house. We ended up having around 40 family member at our house. I am amazed that we were able to fit that many people in our house.  The sandwiches turned out yummy thanks to my grandma who makes the best rolls.  Luckily the weather was half way decent and the kids were able to go play out on the swings. Luckily we finished with one spill and a raspberry hand print all over the wall. It was so nice and it was fun seeing everyone.  It turned out perfect!  I couldn't have asked for a better weekend. 

2 months

 This one cracks me up he looks so scared. LOL  I guess if I was kissing me I would be scared. :)

Dylan had been really sick for awhile and we were taking him in for an appointment for his 2 month check up. I was looking forward to having the Dr finally tell me what was wrong.  I also had a few other concerns as well.  Well, Dylan woke up happy and feeling great!  I was so thrilled!  We went to the Dr and Dylan was such a happy little boy.  He was doing great!  I couldn't believe how much he had gained.  He weighs 11 lbs 14 oz and he grew 3 inches.  ( I think it is from all the dark Kayro we have been giving him for his constipation.) Anyway, the Dr came in and Dylan was doing everything perfect that I had concerns about. It was so funny.  He was smiling away and just loved the Dr.  I was so glad.  The Dr says Dylan is doing fantastic and is a healthy little boy.  Dylan had to have his immunizations too.  I was so worried, I thought I was going to cry.  They gave him his shots and he didn't really like them all the much, but he did AWESOME.  Of course he cried, but after I picked him up he was fine.  I fed him and he fell asleep.  After the appointment Ben and I went and voted.  I am so grateful for our right to be able to vote. 

Last night Nov.4th Dylan had his first babysitter.  It was my sister, but she came over while Ben and I went to walmart to get food for the luncheon on Sunday for Dylans blessing.  We were there longer then I wanted to be.  It was hard to be away from my baby. I almost cried because when we were leaving Dylan just looks at me and I swear he could tell we were leaving.  He started to cry and I felt bad for my sister.  She did great though.  Luckily had fell asleep 20 minutes after we left. 

I can't believe tomorrow I turn 30.  I am beginning to feel so old. When I look back I remember when I was a kid and someone asking me where do you see yourself in the next 10 years and I would say married, be a stay at home mom and have a house that I can call my own. Well it took me awhile to have a baby, but that is okay.  He is so worth the wait.  I have reached my goal and loving it. I am so thankful for my loving husband who treats me so well.  His birthday is the day after mine and I am so glad we get to spend our birthdays together.  It is like a holiday for us.  Ben has already given me my gifts.  He got me new boots, braclets and an ipod.  I feel bad I havn't got him anything yet.  I don't know what to give him.  I think I am going to take him to get a new drill.  I am really a bad gift giver. I am so excited for his birthday this year though.  Dylan is getting blessed.  What a great birthday gift.  I am so thankful that my husband holds the preisthood and can bless his son.  I have always wanted that in my life.  It took awhile for it to happen, but it did and thats all that matters. :) I am kind of stressed about the lucheon.  We will have 40 plus people at our house and I am freaking out.  I hope there will be enough seats.  Our house isn't that big, but we will make it work.  Thank goodness for a big basement where people can go downstairs and watch football or whatever. We will be having sandwhiches and chips.  I was going to do salads, but the less we have the less of a mess. I am awful, but I don't want my house getting covered in food.  I am so thankful my sister is coming over to watch Dylan so I can get the house in order more.  I should be cleaning now, but I wanted to blog for a bit since I have so much to say.

Last thing!  So Ben has been in a weight lose competition at work.  He lost a total of 77 lbs and 37 inches.  I am so proud of him. Well they announced the winners today.  Ben WON!  I am so proud of him.  They have 3 catagories 1 total amount of weight lost 2. total inches and 3. % of body fat lost.  Well Ben kicked butt and lost the most out of everyone in each catagory, but they only let you win one so that kind of sucks. Last competition they gave away flat screan TVs so we are hopeing that is what he gets today. We will see though.  I am so proud of him!  Keep going babe! 

Hoppy Halloween from the Hares. :)

Dylan is still not doing very well.  We go to the Dr tomorrow and can't wait.  I am a little scared about him getting his shots though.  I think I am going to cry for him.  (I am good at that lately).  For Halloween  eve my sister came over and we watched Inception.  It is a great movie.  We didn't have any trick or treaters on Saturday or Sunday.  Dylan luckily slept most of the night.  He is such a little trooper.  I love that boy so much.  He has been so miserable.  Let's pray the Dr will figure out what is going on with him.

Hare family book

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Halloween 2010

This year for Halloween we are spending at home.  We had it all planned out that we were

going to get Dylan all dressed up and take him to all his granparents houses. That planned failed. We called the grandparents and everyone is sick.  Dylan has been sick to so it actually works out ok.  Yesterday Dylan and I went to Ben's work.  His work puts on a HUGE Halloween party for kids.  Each department puts on a different theme.  Ben's department did How to Train Your Dragon.  It turned out so cute. We have two costumes for Dylan one a Tiger and the other a Skeleton. that glows in the dark.  He was a Tiger for Ben's work.  It was tons of fun!  I am so glad Dylan slept the whole time since he has had such an upset tummy he screams all the time.  Luckily we got some medication that seems to be helping.  7 days of him not feeling well has been AWFUL on him and me.  It makes me feel so helpless.  I have to remember that I can only do my part and then rely on the Lord for the rest of it.  The other night when Dylan first got sick he was screaming non stop and I couldn't calm him down.  I was rocking him and praying SO hard.  He had been screaming for about 10 minutes (which felt like an eternity) and I was crying with him because I felt so bad and didn't know what to do.  It was 130 in the morning and I didn't want to have to wake Ben up because he had to go to work in the morning.  So I prayed really hard and was begging the Lord to help.  All of a sudden Dylan looked up in the corner of the room and started following something that I couldn't see and he stopped crying and fell fast asleep.  He slept so well that night.

A year ago

This is kind of a late post, but on October 17th Ben and I celebrated our 1 year anniversary.  We were sealed for time and all eternity.  It was such a great day that we celebrated with friends and family. This year we went to church and then after we went and visited Bens grandmother.  She is not doing to well and we want her to be able to spend as much time with her great grand child as much as she can.  Dylan is always asleep when we go there and I feel so bad. When we got home my parents came over and brought us a card for our anniversary.  They are so sweet. 

So many wonderful things have happend during the year.  We were blessed and on Christmas eve I found out we were going to have a baby. It was such a miracle because we were told we wouldn't be able to have a baby.  I truely believe that going to the Temple was the reason that we got pregnant.  A few months ago I was reading Bens Patriarchal Blessing.  It is such an amazing blessing but there was one part that stuck out and it said that we would become parents after we went to the Temple.  Thats not how it is worded but close enough. I had forgotten that it had said that, but it was so true. I am so thankful that we are an eternal family and feel so blessed to have such a wonderful husband and son. I know when we do what is right we will be blessed.

Cookies and canning

Halloween is getting closer and I am getting so excited.  I love to make Halloween treats.  This year I made some ghost sugar cookies and bloody fingers.  I need to take them around before I eat them all.  Last night we had the missionaries over for dinner and I was able to get rid of a few of the cookies.  Which is good since I have been munching on them and Ben has been so good and avoiding them.  He has lost 60 lbs now. He is doing very well.

I decided I needed to start canning since it is so important to have food storage. I canned a bunch of apple sauce and salsa.  I am so thankful for a friend in the ward that let me try Mrs Wages salsa pack.  I am totally hooked and it is SO easy to make and can. :)  (and it tastes good) 

6 weeks

Oh my goodness my little boy is 6 weeks old. Time is going by so fast. He is getting so big. On Monday he started to smile when he would wake up from a nap. It is so cute. I love his smile. He is so strong. He has been holding his head up for weeks. He is scooting around when we do tummy time. It's so fun to see all of his developments. We went and got family pictures taken on Saturday and can't wait to get them on the 22nd. I hope they turned out well. Dylan is sleeping so well at night. Last night I had to get up to make sure he was still alive because he slept for 5 hours straight. His naps during the day are getting shorter and he is staying up longer. I miss his 3 hour naps twice a day. I was actually able to get a few things done. Luckily he loves his swing so I can put him in that and get a few things done.