We Love Puppies!

Puppies! Our sweet Boxer Mia had 9 puppies 3 weeks ago! We lost 2 of them, and now have 6 girls and 1 boy. Yep 1 boy! They are the cutest puppies ever! Phoenixx is so cute with them. At first he was scared of these little creatures, and now we go out countless times a day to hold them. They are pure bred, and I have been begging Nate to keep one. That would mean 3 Big dogs- don't think I am going to win this fight! Phoenixx' asthma has disappeared, so we no longer have the stress of our "other kids" (Merl and Mia) effecting Phoenixx in that way. We will be finding the puppies new homes Oct. 1st if you have anyone who would be interested, have them call us!

Watch and DO!

Phoenixx couldn't handle watching his cousins, Cole and Payton jumping in FREEZING cold water up AF canyon for a whole DOLLaR! (Pretty cheap pay, considering a lost tooth cost 5 bucks these days). He just had to do it himself. He would SloWly bend down and dunk his head in seriously freezing water and then pop up to get some laughs. I think I've got only a couple more months were we can pay him in laughs doing something outright amusing for us boring adults- $$$ is just around the corner!

Is it really TRUE??

Can it be true? Yes it can! I quit my job!!! Really, Really. I am no longer a traveling maniac. I will still do some freelance for Sanitas in the future, but I just couldn't keep traveling every week when it was breaking my heart every time to leave my little booger Phoenixx. So- on to the next step in my life. YES I will still be working- but for another company selling as an independent and I have more freedom then I have had in YEaRs!!! I am so happy and relieved on so many levels! I feel like I can take a deep breath now and might just have enough time in the day to do all the wonderful things I love to do!

Phoenixx is getting bigger, smarter and more stubborn! He is a brillant little man, and I just love everything he does. (Minus the pinching, biting, pulling hair and head butting...haha)

Nate is working for an Ice Company, driving and he is preparing to go to school in NYC in January for Nutrition. I cAn'T wait!!! It is so exciting, sometimes I can't stop smiling for him and us!

We went camping last weekend and could not PRY Phoenixx' hands off the 4-wheeler! He was in 7th Heaven the entire weekend! We had a blast and are way pumped for MAnY more adventures in the Wild!!

Sleeping in Seattle

We had a BLAST in Seattle this last weekend! I couldn't ask for a better trip, or better family than the Forsyths! We were fed like Kings- including smoked bbq, pork tacos, red velvet cupcakes, chili verde and huevos rancheros!!!! Seriously! I probably gained 5 lbs, and I don't even care!:) I love Seattle so much, even though it rained quite a bit, it is so freaking beautiful and I love how people aren't in a hurry there! It might just be my home one day...

NEW BLOG

I have a NEW Photography Blog while my website is under re-construction. Its
www.briannehoveyphotography.blogspot.com
Come visit often!
Hugs to ALL! Brianne

I wanted to take Phoenixx' 18 month pictures soon, and decided what better place than the red mountains in St. George while we were there this last week. Phoenixx was having so much fun, and was so intriqued by everything, it made it a little hard to get his attention. But we had a blast and there is nothing better than SUNSHINE! He is getting so big, he is forsure not a baby anymore!!!

Bye Bye

Well now that spring has arrived, Phoenixx wants to go outside every second of every day. He puts on his shoes (sometimes backwards), goes to the door and says Bye Bye. Of course he can't reach the door knob good enough yet, so he just keeps getting progressively louder- Bye-Bye, Bye-Bye.
And if we don't go outside- this is the melt down we get, (please see photo number 2) LOL!

I Heart Texas

I had an amazing trip to Texas! It's like going home for me. My parents grew up in a VERY small town, Sweetwater Texas and I have such great memories going to visit. I was in Austin 2 days and went to visit my aunt and grandmother the other 2. I have always loved Austin, would move there if I could. I found out my mom lived there in her early 20's which was fun to find out. I SO enjoyed being with my aunt Trisha and Grannana. I have missed them both so much, and even though it was such a short trip, it was very needed. They both remind me so much of my mom, and it is so comforting to be with them!!! Love you both!!!

FINALLY

Oh my gosh it has not been since Christmas since I last posted something!! haha Facebook has officially taken over my life in the world of "posting". But I got off the phone with my Aunt Trisha and Grannana today and realized this is how they keep up to date with my little family, so I vow to post more often.

Life is moving along great! I am still traveling quite a bit for work, but Nate and Phoenixx get to tag along often. We are going to Las Vegas and St. George at the end of the month and Seattle in April- CAN'T WAIT TO SEE AUNTIE DIANE!!!!!

As you can see, Phoenixx' lucious blond locks are gone!!! It started out with a trim, after realizing that one side of his bangs was an inch shorter than the other and that he was much closer to a mulet, we pulled out the clippers. I actually really LOVE his short cut! You can see his beautiful eyes. Although, I am sure I will grow it out again, but from now on a professional is cutting my childs hair!!! lol

Nate is planning on going to Nutrition school in NYC starting January 2010. I can't wait! I am hoping to get to go as well, but we will see if its going to work out at the same time. It is a 7 month program, including 8 weekends in NYC, everything else is done online.

I painted my guest bathroom for the 4th time!!! hahahaha Aubrie asked me what my issue is with that bathroom, and I couldn't tell ya! But I do know I am more than satisfied this time!

CAN'T WAIT FOR SPRING ALREADY!!!!!!!!!!!

Christmas 08

Christmas was great this year! Like I thought I would, I out did myself with calorie intake!! Ha. That is the ONLY down fall in having both in-laws in Utah. 2 dinners for every holiday.

Phoenixx had a blast with all his new toys. He called everything a CHOO CHOO if it had wheels. He was so precious. We got to open up presents at 8am, which I think will be the last time in a LONG time that we wake up that late for Christmas!

News and More News

Well You can only imagine how much has happened since my last post, how long has it been?? I'm fired. We sent off Nate's little bro Joel to Chile, Santiago East Mission. I am so proud of him!!! We dropped him off at the MTC and we got to watch that REALLY cheesy Called to Serve video. I still cried watching the moving.:) I told Nate I wanted to go on another mission now!ha I love that all you have to focus on is other people and service. We got these pics from him in the MTC, and I would like to know what kind of time they had on their hands!! I don't remember any extra time in the MTC:) I am so pumped he is already in Chile, he and I will be live long rivels (Agentina vs. Chile)!

Nate and I also went to ANOTHER Bears game, Yah I know, we have a sickness. It was a blast despite the fact that it was 6 degrees for the NIGHT game! Crazy. We won in over time, it was such a stressful game we both couldn't even yell the last half- and Nate still lost his voice! ha

We then went to my company work party in Denver (first picture). I have made so many new wonderful friends, who I adore! It was fun for Nate to be able to meet them. When we got home Phoenixx looked horrible when we picked him up- we went straight to Urgent care. He had Strep, 2 ear infections- 1 ear drum had burst and bronchiolitis. WOW. He has never been really sick, so it was a tough experience for Nate and I to watch him go through! He is SOOOO much better now, he is almost completely healthy. It makes me remember how lucky I am to have a healthy boy.

If I don't get to write until Christmas (probably won't) MERRY CHRISTMAS!! Hope its filled with lots of LOVE and lots of calories!!!

Life is Good

Our 2010 Awaken Calendar's officially got a Publisher!!! We had been accepted month ago, but it is OFFICIAL now! :) I can't stop smiling. I am so excited Stef and I did it, I can't wait to see what it becomes! I now am jonesin' to write a book now that we are in with a publisher.... that's when I have a few extra minutes to write it! ha. For anyone that wants to buy the 2009 calendar they are already done! We are selling them for 10 dollars to friends and fam. Contact me or Stef.

My New Job

Whoohoo! I got a new job (well a month ago, but this is the first moment I have had to blog:) I love it, it is with another skincare line- by far the best skincare I have ever sold. I am a rep for a huge territory which includes Seattle... Hooray I get to see Diane more often! It was a huge blessing how it came along. The second I started looking for a job I was introduced to Sanitas (by Diane) and got the job really fast. My first weekend was at an Orlando tradeshow (above pics) and I had a blast. I have already made life long friends and can't wait to ROCK my territory!!! Nate is the best husband and dad EVER!! He truely knows how to support me, take care of me and FEED me! I love him for helping me through this last rough month with starting a new job, I have had very stressful moments but he keeps making me laugh even when I don't want to. I love you Babe!

Our annual Bears Trip was a BLAST! Chicago in October is gorgeous, and perfect and wonderful. I really needed the break, 1- because I just started a new job (that I love!) working for another skincare line as a rep and it is a lot of work! 2- Nate and I haven't been away by ourselves since the darling Phoenixx joined our family, so it was much needed. We ate like KRAP! I really think we gained 10 pounds each, hot dogs, pizza (2x), ice cream, pasta- man oh man it was good. We also celebrated Nate's Bday on the day of the Bears game- good thing they won, barely. It was 41-48 Bears. I swear there was a touch down every 5 minutes!! Nates Best friend, Rodney and his friend Cory came with us. It was nice having 3 boys and me, I think I scared Cory off!:) I can be alittle feisty and that was new to him.haha Well back to reality we go. I can't wait to dress Phoenixx up this weekend for Halloween, and we also get to see Phoenixx's AUNTS (Dana and Kathy) in November for Thanksgiving.... can't wait!!!!