Young Women's ... here I come!

So I'm in Young Women's ... again! And I love it! I've only been there one Sunday, but it just felt so familiar and right. I'm going to love it and I can't wait to get myself completely involved in it. I'm the new Beehive Advisor. Basically that means that I teach on Sundays and go to the Mutual Activities on Wednesdays. Unfortunately, I have class on Wednesdays, so I won't be able to go until the semester ends. I am so excited though about all of the leaders that are in there, not to mention all the girls! I had these girls when I taught 12 turning 13 year olds for Sunday School. I'm excited to get to know them better, since I only taught them for a few months before I got released.

Unfortunately, my first lesson is on Chastity. Really?! I mean ... seriously?! At least I've taught these girls before, but I couldn't have come 1 week later and avoided it all together!? Oh well, hopefully it will go well. I know that these lessons are necessary. I know that when I was in Young Women's, when these lessons came around, it was really awkward, but oh so helpful.

I had the BEST Young Women's leaders. Such great examples and so much fun. I still go back and visit them whenever I can. I just hope that I can be as much of positive influence in these girls' lives as my leaders were in mine. Anyway, I was just so excited and I can't wait to get to know these girls more!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TAYSON!!!

My amazing little boy is turning 2!!! On Thursday, my little Tayson, who was just born yesterday (or so it seems), will have yet another birthday. We've already had 3 birthday parties for him and he's had so much fun. He's been spoiled by his family, and he's been soaking it up.

In honor of Tayson, I just wanted to do a little post dedicated to him and tell him all the things I love about him.

I love that you can make me smile just by looking at me.
I love that you have the two cutest little dimples I've ever seen.
I love that you love to laugh and be silly.
I love that you love your momma, daddy & baby.
I love that you'll climb up next to me and put your hand on my leg.
I love that you'll come up behind me and give me hugs.
I love that you'll just randomly "massage" my shoulders. :)
I love that you'll climb up next to baby and give him hugs and kisses and hold his hand.
I love that you like to play games with me.
I love that you say please and thank you.
I love that you like to help me with chores and cooking and pretty much everything else.
I love that you're so independent, but you'll ask for help if you need it.
I love that you remember games that I've played with you, and then later play them with me.
I love that you sleep so well.
I love that you share with your baby brother.
I love that you know when your momma needs a hug and kiss and you'll come give me one.
I love that you love to be tickled.
I love that you love to make other people laugh.
I love that you have a mind of your own.
I love that you'll "humor" the games we play with you, but when you don't want to, you don't.
I love that your eyes light up when you see Nannan and Poppy.
I love that you remember things so well.
I love that you'll come running whenever you hear the noise for Skype and say "Papa!".
I love that whenever you hear my phone ring you say "Gama!" or "Daddy!".
I love that you love to tease us like we tease you.
I love your laugh.
I love your smile.
I love your spunk.
I love your sense of humor.
I love your determination.
I love your hair.
I love your bright blue eyes.
I love your dimples.
I love your cute little button nose.
I love your love for your brother.

But most of all ...

I JUST LOVE YOU!!!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY LITTLE T-REX!!!

WELCOME BABY JORANAI!

I am officially an aunt! Sure my husband's brothers have lots of kids, but I finally have a niece of my own after 24 years of waiting! :)

My gorgeous niece was born on June 19th at 10:55 am (Cambodian Time).

8 lbs 7 oz.

20.8 inches long

She's pretty much the cutest thing EVER!

Momma did wonderful and went all natural. What a strong woman. I love this little girl so much already. My brother is going to be such an amazing daddy.

I can't wait to meet you and hold you, Joranai!

New Blog

So I started a new blog. It's just for all my cakes. Check it out if you want :)
nicklelanetcakes.blogspot.com

Family Pictures

We had some family pictures taken. Here are some of my favorites. The link to all of them is http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=171984&id=668752009&l=c06246f188

"Happy? Easter!"

So you may be wondering why I put a question mark at the end of happy ...

Nannan bought the boys new Easter outfits, and I thought they were just so darn cute that I wanted to get some pictures of them. Well, the boys were NOT cooperating. I thought this was hilarious. They were both crying in the exact same position.



We really did have a happy Easter though :)

Here is Tayson Easter Egg Hunting



The pictures I got of the boys in their outfits that were actually good ones :)

The boys opening their Easter Basket. Starting next year I'll do an Easter Basket for each of them, but this year I didn't have a whole lot to put in Logan's, and Tayson does eat very much candy (like hardly any), so I put Shane's and my candy in the boys' basket with their toys and Tayson's snacks. :)

Look Who's Talking ...

So Tayson has been saying words here and there for a while now, pretty much since he was 14 months old. His first word was "dada" ... go figure. :) He's pretty much a daddy's boy, unless he gets in trouble and is mad at Daddy or if he's not feeling well, then he's all Momma's. Anyway, it's been a slow process, but he's been saying more and more lately. I just wanted to keep track of some of the words he says now.

Dada (Daddy)

Nan Na (Nannan)

Papa (Poppy)

Mama (Mommy)

Gu Pa (Grandpa)

Ba (Ball)

Hush (Horse)

Da (Dog)

Peesh (Please)

Nana (Banana)

Cukee (Cookie)

Bebe (Baby)

More (More)

Nu (No)

Bu By (Bye bye)

Jush (Juice)

Ma (Milk)

Bi (Bite)

Shhs (Shoes)

Eye (Eye)

No (Nose)

Mou (Mouth)

Wewe (Wee Wee Wee)

Bush (Brush)

Tee (Teeth)

Hah (Hair)

Ga (Garbage)

Ha (Hat)

Push (Push)

Wa (Water)

Ow (Ow)

These are the animal (and not so animal) sounds he knows.

Neigh (Horse)

Woof Woof (Dog)

Quack Quack (Duck)

Grrrr (Dinosaur)

Meow (Cat)

Bock Bock (Chicken)

"SNAP!" while clapping (Alligator)

Moo (Cow)

Sssss (Snake)

Tweet Tweet (Bird)

"Nu Nu Nu" (no no no) while wagging his finger (Daddy)

"Waaa Waaa" (Baby Logan)

Other cute things he does.

Call someone crazy by twirling his finger by his ear and then pointing

Knuckle sandwiches

Bites momma's piggies (toes)

This little piggy, but he only gets the first one done before "WE WE!"

Scratches his chin and says "hmm ... " then points in the air and says "Aha!"

Tries to pop daddy's back like momma does

Scary Face

Stink Eye

And he's SUCH a WONDERFUL big brother. Here are some things he does with Logan.

Asks to hold baby Logan and wont let me take him once he's holding him

Always has to throw away both his and Logan's diapers

When Logan is crying he comes and pulls me over to have me comfort Logan

Will stop in the middle of playing and come give Logan kisses and then play again

I love my amazing little boy so much and can't believe how big he's getting! He's always making me laugh and smile. He makes life so much better :) I LOVE YOU TAYSON REX!!!

Playin' in the Park

Daddy the Stylist

Tayson did an ok job sitting still for Daddy. We've always taken him to a salon to get his hair cut, but daddy did it this time. He did a good job. Thanks Daddy!

Zoo Fun

We took Tayson & Logan to the Phoenix Zoo for the day. Tayson LOVED seeing all the animals. He kept calling everything "hush" (horse). Then he got to pet the goats at the petting zoo. He kept running from goat to goat, he had to pet them all :)

What Studs

We went to the swap meet a few weeks ago and all got some new sunglasses. Here are Shane & Tayson sportin' theirs. :)

Broken :(

So Shane is always telling me not to leave my camera somewhere that Tayson can get it. Good advice right? Too bad I didn't listen to it ... I had my camera sitting up on the piano, where I THOUGHT it was safe. Well Tayson climbed up on a chair and pulled it off. Now, it'll turn on, and I can look at pictures that have already been taken, but I can't take any new pictures. I'm so sad :(

Returned Missionary Survey

Hey everyone! My dad could use some help with a project he is doing. If you are a returned missionary, please take a few minutes and fill out this survey.

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/9T5CW3G

Thanks!!!

Welcome Logan Dean!

Logan Dean Wagner was born on February 12, 2010. He was born on his Grandpa Gary Dean Heintz's birthday, and was named after him as well. We are so excited that he has finally come to join our family and we are all already in love with him. Tayson has been the best big brother, always wanting to give him kisses & loves, and hold him on his lap. He wants so badly to play with him and give him knuckle sandwiches like Daddy gives Tayson, but is doing so well at understanding that we have to be careful with Logan and just be soft and love him. He will bend his face down so that he can look into Logan's eyes and just stare at him with so much love. I have been blessed with the best two little boys I could have ever asked for. I love my family with all my heart.

My latest resolution ...

So I don't typically make resolutions at the start of each year, because most of the time, I don't follow through. But I am making one this year, and I am deteremined to follow it through and make sure that I reach my goal. I have small simple goals for myself that I made that aren't necessarily because it's a new year, but this one I've decided will be my official New Year's Resolution ....

I've decided that the best resolution for me, through listening to conference talks and other things that I seem to be surrounded by lately, is that I'm going to serve others more. I'm going to lose myself in the service of my fellow men. I'm going to forget myself and my own problems, and focus on helping others and making other's lives better. Hopefully, by doing that, my family and I will be blessed with the things that we need, and also, even more so, I'm hoping that it will help to strengthen my relationship with those around me, and most importantly my Heavenly Father.

Only 5 Weeks Away

So I haven't updated or posted for a LOOOONG time ... and I'm not saying I'm going to be any better, but at least here is an update and some of our most recent pics.

In 5 weeks, we'll have another little boy, Logan Dean Wagner, to love and hold, and we couldn't be more excited!!

Four Year Anniversary

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY SWEETHEART!

I love you more than anything. You are my life and I can't believe that we've already been married for 4 years. You are always there for me to make things easier on me and to help me out. You always can give me what I need to make me feel loved and taken care of. You are my life and my love. Thank you for 4 VERY happy years, and I know we'll have more to come.

I LOVE YOU!!!

Hamilton Pool

This week my brother-in-law's kids came over to hang out. We went to Hamilton 3-5 days. Here is some video of Tayson splashing, and then some pictures of us at the pool.

Fun with Grandma

Grandma came to see us ... and she put stickers all over us!

But that's ok, because she let me chew on her phone.