Office Christmas

My boss usually goes all out for Christmas, but this year, it is on. So I went all out decorating my office (with stuff we have a home, but didn't use). I decorated my front and back windows and made these cute little Christmas Trees with the boys, that won the Christmas Office Decorating Contest! Woot!

Cute little Christmas Trees

Back Window

Front Window

Flat Tire

I was on my way home from work yesterday with the windows rolled down, because it was a beautiful day.  I was on Pioneer Crossing and just pass the new Holiday Oil on 500 West when I started to hear a funny noise out the window.  Then my car started driving a little sluggish, so I decided I had better pull over.  Pioneer Crossing is a busy road and people are whizzing by me like it is no big deal, so I got out the passenger side, to see that my back passenger side tire was flat.  And by flat I mean, 3 big holes in the tire.  Great!  I call Mike and he grabs tools and 20 minutes later is with me and doesn't have the right tools for the tire.  So we drive back to Mike's work, get the right tools and drive back to the car.  The jack is being difficult (because we forgot to put something in front of the front tire so the car wouldn't roll off the jack) and it makes is harder that we are right next to the curb.  We finally get the car jacked up, the flat tire off and the spare on.  When we release the jack, the spare tire releases all its air!  Dang it, the spare is flat too!  So we drive the car off the busy Pioneer Crossing to the school on 1700 West and take the tire to Discount Tire.  I drop Mike off because it is 5:30 and they close at 6 and drive home to pick up the boys.  We head back to Discount and get there at 6:30 $115 poorer, but with a new tire!  We head to dinner at Chick-Fil-A and then drive to change the tire.  As soon as we got there at 7:15, the tire was changed in 15 minutes and we were on our way home!  We got home a little after 8, put the boys' jammies on and put them to bed! Yesterday was a crazy day!

Ugly Christmas Sweater

I don't know if I have ever blogged about my Ugly Christmas Sweater.  I made this sweater the year that Gavin was born because we needed one for work and I couldn't find one that I liked.  I found one like it on the internet and decided to make my own.  It lights up and is kinda starting to fall apart, but I still love it.  Next year, I think I need to make a new one.

We had an Ugly Christmas Sweater party at work this year and of course, my sweater won!

Family Update

Lets end todays posts with a Family Update, because it has been a while, shall we?

Garett: He is 10 months old now and giving me a run for my money.  He is my earliest to crawl and all that fun stuff.  He still eats 6 formula bottles a day, and about 18 ounces a day.  He also eats his fruits and vegetables very well everyday.  He will eat pancakes and french toast, bread, pasta, rice and other fun stuff like that.  He sleeps in his pack-n-play in our room every night from about 8 to 5:30.  He is in size 3 diapers and size 12 month clothes.  He is my fastest growing baby too.  Both other boys would still be in 6-9 month clothes at this point.  He loves to bounce and play and eat really is what he does right now.  He does nap twice a day and is really good about that.

Greyson: I am telling you, this kid will be the death of me.  He loves nursery now that I am in there with him.  That will change in 6 weeks when he goes to primary.  He loves cereal and pop tarts and granola bars and string cheese, but that is all he will really eat.  He loves this new show that we found on Netflix called Oscars Oasis.  He won't take naps anymore and loves going to preschool.  He is in size 7 shoes and size 3T clothes.  He is fully potty trained during the day (I think I didn't blog about that) but we still put pull ups on him at night. Some mornings he wakes up dry and others he doesn't.  We are still giving him Miralax every couple days or so just to make sure things are moving.  He likes to read books with Gavin and I at night and is learning so much.

Gavin: Gavin loves Kindergarten.  He has a lot of friends and is learning so many new things and can read, it is awesome!  He is my Christmas child and really should have been born at Christmas.  My first pregnancy we were due on Christmas Day but had a miscarriage, so maybe he really is my Christmas baby, just 3 months later.  He loves Christmas movies, music, decorations, Santa. He is in Size 5T clothes and size Child Small and 4/6 Child. He is pretty much potty trained day and night.  He loves to read books for the most part and love to color and draw pictures and tell stories from the pictures he draws.  Gavin loves to play the Wii and would play it all day every day if we would let him.  He also loves to do homework and asks me everyday if we can do his homework for the day.

Michael: Is interested in going to school, but can't decide if he wants to do Nursing or Airplane Mechanic.  He was just released as the Bear Scout Leader so he is in between callings right now.  He is still working at K&S in Lehi and about half of the time, likes it.  We are working on saving some money so that we can finish the basement so that in a couple months we can move things around and have a place for all the boys.

Me:  I have 2 more weeks left of school and then break for the Christmas Break.  I am trying to decide (if Mike decides not to go back right away) if I want to quit my job and go to school full time in April (if I get into the Dental Hygiene) program or if I want to continue to work (slowly) toward getting my pre reqs.  I am still in the Nursery and love it!  Other than that, working full time, going to school, taking care of 3 boys and a husband and running a household. You know.  I think that is the update from us.

LeAnn's Last Day

May 30th was LeAnn's last day (she was our babysitter).  We will miss her and we are so glad she was able to watch the boys for us when she did.  We made her a little gift to show her Thanks and that we will miss her.  Luckily we still get to see her a church.

Family Update

So, I have been going to people's blogs and cursing them because they aren't being updated...and I am not even updating my own.  I should be cursing myself.  I have had a lot going on...ok!  So, I just did a Baby update, now a Family update?  Ok!

Greyson:  Has been sick for the last almost 2 weeks with a cold, cough and maybe ear infection. The Dr. says it is borderline ear infection so we are seeing until tomorrow and if he still has a fever, he will be on antibiotics.  He knows a lot of his letters now and amazes us everyday with what he knows.  He knows his colors, but sometimes struggles with them.  He is an okay eater only when he is really hungry but will put away a sucker like is it no ones business.  He is on every other day Miralax now which is great for 18 months everyday having it.  He is a great sleeper for the most part and loves his blanket and doggie to sleep with.  He is not a TV boy unless he isn't feeling good or tired and he loves anything cars, trains, planes, trucks, basically that moves.  He refuses to go to nursery. He hates his coat and cries when we put it on, even if it means we are going outside.  He is a biter, and pincher, and hitter and no matter what I do, he continues to do it to his brother.  He is in 24 Month and 2T clothes (pants and shirts) as well as size 4 diapers (still not potty trained) and size 6 shoe.

Gavin: Is still loving Preschool, he can write all his letters and write his name.  He knows all the letters and what they say and a word that starts with each letter.  He loves Christmas time...He probably should have been born at Christmas Time.  He has already sat on Santa's lap, but is still naughty sometimes and us telling him that Santa isn't coming doesn't phase him.  He is kind and patient with his brother even when his brother is mean and hurtful to him.  He loves to watch TV and likes Garfield right now.  He is in 4T clothes (Pants and Shirts) and is still doing good potty training.  He has his accidents, but I guess who doesn't?  He is so excited to get another brother and he talks about it all the time!  He sleeps great and has a thing for going to bed without socks.  He is a good eater lately for the most part.  He is starting to eat more things and try new things.

Michael: Is the Secretary in the Elders Quorum which I thought would keep him busier then the Secretary in the Sunday School Presidency, but it doesn't.  He is supposed to update Home Teaching but doesn't have a key to the church, so he can't really do that, and with Greyson not going to nursery and church during Nap time, one of us (who isn't teaching 3rd hour) is usually out in the car with him.  He is struggling at work right now, so if you have an extra prayer for him, that would be great. We are still looking at a LOT of opportunities so we will see which way the wind blows...

Me: Still pregnant, Fall semester just ended for me because I finished my last final last night. Still Beehive Adviser. Still working full time at PCS. Still not blogging...You know the usual. Just trying to get through school, raise a family, grow a baby, help pay the bills and serve the Lord all while making it look good, which I am sure it doesn't, but no one is complaining...except for me because I am done being pregnant. And this is for sure our last baby, I don't know how we are going to handle that yet, but it is being worked on as we speak, so our Family of 5 with 3 boys is as good as it gets! But I am thankful for it!

Success 2013

A couple weeks ago, my work went to a retreat in Salt Lake called Success 2013.  Larry King and Rudy Giuliani were there among other motivational speakers.  It was a nice break from work and fun to see some celebs :)

Family Updates

I haven't blogged in what seems like forever.  I still need to get the Preschool Graduation blog up and maybe go through my pictures to see if there are anymore blogs I can post.

We have been busy, but Mike and I with Work and the boys just hanging out at home with a couple Young Women Babysitters this summer.  But they love them and are having a great time, so I think it is going good. I have no idea what we are going to do come August :/

Greyson is still talking up a storm.  It surprises a lot of people and they mention it to me all the time about what a good talker he is.  We are to the point now if he refuses to eat his dinner, I have to make him try a bite, and 9 times out of 10 he likes it and will continue to eat it.  Little bugger.  He is still sleeping good at night and trying to be like his big brother.  He started to show some interest in Potty Training, but I don't know if I am ready for it.  We will see what happens in the next month or so...

Gavin misses Preschool.  He is excited for Summer because it means we go out a lot more.  He loves Sundays because he gets to go to Primary.  He is not very nice to his brother most times, but they do get along a lot.  He is very independent and wants to do a lot of things on his own.  He gets so super mad at you if you try to help him and he doesn't want your help.  He loves to sing with the radio and quotes a lot of different songs or quotes on Phineas and Ferb.  He is still doing great at the Potty Training thing and has got it down day and night.

Mike has been working away still at K&S Automotive in Lehi.  He is trying to decide if he wants to go back to school to get his A&P License to work on Airplanes.  He had drill weekend this last weekend and found out that he can get his A&P License through the Military if his changes his rate to that, and it will transfer to Civilian jobs as well.  We are looking at a lot of different options when it comes to the Military because they are starting to change some things around.  He really doesn't have to do anything for his calling, but he is just there.

I have been busy Working my full time job, then I go home to take care of my babies (and myself!)  We have been doing a lot of Young Women stuff lately so that has kept me busy, and away from my family :/  Sometimes I think it will calm down a little bit, but every season is the busy season with Young Women haha!  Other than that, I took the summer off school because I couldn't get financial aid in time, and we have been busy hanging out, shopping, playing outside, and doing some crafts.

We have some big stuff coming our way again soon...Keep in touch :)

Family Update

Hello? Who blogs anymore?  I feel like no one really does anymore.  I have been super busy lately so of course here I am trying to play catch up before my busy day continues!  Here is a Wallenberg Family Update!

Greyson: He is still really backed up and poops like 10+ times a day while screaming!  AGH!  So the Dr. proscribed some other laxatives so we will try these out and hopefully they work.  He says so many words: Yes, no, mom, dad, Gav, Pepper, (babysitter's cat) Thank you, Come on, what, up, go, more, done, dog, stop and I am sure more but I can't think of anything else he is saying.  He is offically a walker and wants to walk anywhere and everywhere we go.  YAY!  He is still in size 12 month clothes and size 4 shoes as well as size 3 diapers.  He has 10 teeth and is getting 2 more anyday now.  He is just the cutest & we love him!

Gavin: He started Music class on August 21st and is starting Preschool tomorrow!  WHOA!  He talks and talks and talks and doesn't stop until he is sleeping.  He loves his music class and I hope is likes and does just as good in preschool.  Music class is every Tuesday and preschool is Monday, Wednesday, Friday.  He will be a busy boy.  He still takes naps and loves Nursery.  He has done so well potty training.  He has had a couple accidents and has a hard time wanting to poop in the big boy potty but we are slowly getting there!  He loves taking baths and loves water now.  He is in 3T shirts, pants/shorts, and jammies and size 7 shoes.  He does still wear size 5 diapers at night.  Love this big boy!

Mike: He got offered a new job last Friday at K&S Automotive in Lehi.  It is $1 more, Monday - Friday with weekends off and closer to home so he turned in his 2 weeks at Sinclair. His last day with Sinclair is September 14th and his 1st day at K&S will be September 17th unless something else happens between now and then.  It will be so nice to have him home on weekends and to have him have a 20 minute commute.  He is still drilling once a month and is up for a Navy award this year.

Alicia: I have my new calling (Mia Maid Advisor) which keeps me BUSY.  Still working my full time Job at PCS then I'm home to be a mom and wife and maid and cook and prep for my lessons and activities.  I have most of my Christmas shopping done and really I'm just excited for fall and Halloween and Holidays with my boys.  I am still trying to pimp/sell our stuff out and hoping that we can start working downstairs again to get that room done down there.  I started getting the newspaper again to try couponing so that we might save some money somewhere.

We are still here, just living and loving each other:)

6 Years

I know I just posted about celebrating 5 years at Provo Canyon School, but today I have been with them for 6 years.  Can you believe it?  I certainly can't.  This is the LONGEST I have ever been at a job (except wife)  Crazy right?

1 Year

Today is the 1 year anniversary of Mike's job at Sinclair.  I am thankful for them and what they have done for him and taught him this last year.  I know that he is a better mechanic because of the last 15 months of Mechanic jobs he has and it will only serve him better in the future.  Happy 1 year at Sinclair:)

5th Year

On July 17th my Company (Provo Canyon School) celebrated all the employees who have been with the company 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 & 30 years.  It is my 5th year!

We went to lunch at La Jolla Groves in Provo, and had a ceremony with all the people who had reached their year of employment.  It was a great celebration.

5 Years

So as of today, I have OFFICALLY been working at my job for 5 years now! That is the longest I have EVER been at a job, unless you count school (as in k-12) or being a wife. That is a job, isn't it? I have had my ups and downs at this job, but it is all in the attitude. I have learned to have a better attitude about it & since then, it has been a great place for me to be. Hey, it helps pay the bills, doesn't it? I am super good at what I do & I really enjoy doing it, even if it is dealing with insurance companies. Happy 5 years for me!

Quick Update

Since I haven't posted in what seems like forever, and if you don't hear from me once a week, here is a quick update of the events of the last week.

*Greyson is now 3 months old...I really just want to keep him in a little compact forever, so he can stay the size he is now & need me forever! Love him!

*Mike lost his job, after he was transferred to another store & only worked there 1 week.

*Applied for food stamps but was denied because I make to much money...go figure.

*Can't apply for WIC because they are closed this week...Just our luck.

*Can't get unemployement yet because someone is AZ is using Mike's social...AWESOME! Workforce Services is working on this & will hopefully get it taken care of so we can at least get 1 check from them because...

*Mike got a new job! And he starts on Tuesday. So only 1 week out of work...that ain't bad!

*We are having a yard sale tomorrow, so if you are in the area of Utah County or Eagle Mountain, come support our "Mike has been out of work for a week so we need money" Yard sale!

I will post more hopefully tonight or tomorrow while I am bored at the Yard Sale.

New Big Changes

Our lives are about to change as we know it. I have been wanting to write this post for a while, but also dreading it at the same time. We had the appraisal done on the house yesterday, so now it just needs to be sent to the bank for funding & then we will get our closing date! (as long as the bank is willing to fund the loan) We have been looking for places to live, but since we don't know when we can move & are still paying our mortgage just in case, we can't put $ down for a deposit yet. We are batting around the idea of maybe not staying in Utah. Mike would love nothing more then to move back to AZ & we could end up in a coastal state or HI if Navy Full Time is an option for us. Mike is putting in for a different rate this weekend at Drill! He is a Construction Mechanic right now & wants to change to an MA (Military Authority) which is Military Police. So if he gets that, then we might consider putting in for full time, then he will have to get his training, so another 13+ weeks of A school for him. But we both have stable jobs in Utah! There are just so many options for us. Mike is also in the Managment program at Home Depot now & is training to become a Department Head. As soon as we get things stabilized, we will solidify plans & let everyone know!

Another big change. We also sold our doggie yesterday! We get to keep him until we move out or go on Vacation in September, which ever comes first. It hasn't really hit me yet, but it will! It is for the best though, it will be so much easier to move without a dog to have to worry about. I didn't have a dog growing up & I always wanted one, so when Mike & I got married we said that we wanted at least a little dog around for our kids to play with & learn a little bit of responsibility. It will be different, but it is what needs to happen for our little family right now. That is the update as of today...Will continue to keep you posted!

What we have been up to

Here is a picture update of what we have been up to lately!

Making outlet covers

Putting a Bookself up!

Getting the yard ready for Sod

Before

After

Making a church bag

Making shirts for Gavin

Killing a Bees Hive

Employee of the Building

Time to start blogging again! At my work, we do an employee of the building because we are always forgot because we are in a different area & building then the school areas. So we make up for it by voting each month for an employee of the building. Last month (April) I was voted Employee of the Building. YAY for me! I got a really funny letter & 2 movie tickets. Can't wait to use up those tickets!

3 Years!

Since no one at my work really cares, I will blog about it! I have officially worked at my job for 3 years! This is a HUGE accomplishment for me & the longest I have been at a job in my working adult life...I think it is time for a change! Kidding! Happy 3 years to me!

4th of July

Our 4th of July was low key this year. We just spent the day today as family...celebrating Gavin's first 4th & America's 233rd birthday! We bought Gavin a cute onesie from Old Navy for him to be festive & set out to start our day about noon after Mike woke up from his "night" sleep. Friday the 3rd was his last Grave yard shift at Home Depot. So we had a lot to celebrate. We spent the day checking out the new Smith's Market Place in Lehi, getting some Home repair stuff from Home Depot & driving around town listening to Music & enjoying conversation with each other. After we got home, we fixed our Garbage Disposal & watched Beverly Hills Chihuahua. About 8pm we started doing some Fireworks for Gavin to enjoy then Got him ready for bed. About 9pm we started our BBQ & ate a really yummy dindin of BBQ hamburgers, chili cheese Fries & soda. We finished off our busy day with Fireworks. It was a great day & I am so glad I got to spend it with Mike & Gavin. Even though we had a great day together, we were most excited to hit the sack that night. Enjoy our festive pictures.

Gavin in his 4th of July outfit

Gavin's 1st Fireworks

All 5 of the Jets...Mike had to get all of them.

1 of the Jets

Gavin enjoying his first Fireworks show

Fireworks

Family Photo 4th of July, 2009

I was having fun with the Camera

New Schedule

Today marks a day of change for us. We are all on a new schedule. I am kind of nervous about it but it is 1 o'clock & so far it has been okay with the exception of Gavin already eating all his milk we got out for him for today. I have a new work schedule which goes something like this...Monday - Friday 7am-3:30pm. I am super excited for it because I am already up at 4am every morning feeding Gavin, so I can now get ready after I get him back to bed & off to work for me. Mike has a new schedule at work also. He works the day shift now! YAY! So if he is scheduled any day Monday-Friday, he will work 2pm-11pm. If he is scheduled Saturday &/or Sunday, he can work whatever shift they need him to. No more night freight or working all night & not sleeping all day! This will also hopefully give Mike a better chance of finding a new, better job! YAY! We couldn't be more happier for this new schedule change in our lives. So with the overlapping schedule, Gavin will now be going to a babysitter for about 3 hours when our schedules do overlap! Thanks to our very friendly, kind neighbors & their girls for being so willing & happy to watch the little mister for us! We appreciate you so much.