Adventures of the Job Search

Since James internship ended at the end of December James has hit the job search road hard again. Its actually been a lot of fun because usually he has an interview or appointment it some where far away and the kids and I tag a long so we can do something fun while were out.

We hit up the Spectrum about a week ago and the kids loved it especially Luke. He road on the deer (also known as Bambi) on the carousel and I thought I was going to need pliers to pry him off it.

On another note, Isn't it funny how the more time you spend with people the more you start to look like them.

Prayers

So I had one of those experiences tonight where you are in shock and awe of your child. We were just laying Luke down to bed when James and I relized that we forgot prayers so James asked Luke if he would like to say it, his response was "Oh yes!". So we bowed our heads and I began to whisper in Lukes ear when he goes "shh I praying" a couple seconds went by and I started to whisper in his ear again and he shushed me again. So James and I just stood there and just waited. After a few more seconds sweet little Luke gave a full prayer all by himself. He said thank you for all his friends, toys stories, naps, milk, mommy, and daddy. It was actually quite a long prayer, I was very impressed and deeply touched that at such a young age the influence of the gospel is already taking place. I am so proud of that little boy and am glad that he has so many things to be thankful for.

Squeaky Shoes

Hey guys I decided to start selling these bad boys. They are so cute, Luke and Bella both freaked out, Bella almost walked into the because she was so excited about the noise her shoe were making

I am offering any pair for $10 (plus shipping) to close friends and family so just let me know if you want me to hook you up. All the different sizes and variety that I have are listed on my other blog @ BabadooBoutique.blogspot.com

Boys and Girls Squeaky Shoes. Kids love these cute shoes that squeak with each step your child takes (squeakers can be removed and put back in at your discretion). These shoes also help parents keep track of their adventurous toddlers. I have a variety of sizes available that will fit 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 and sz 9 Please visit my site at BabadooBoutique.blogspot.com or you can come just come and check out my inventory. My phone # is 949-973-7374 or email me at SaraBethMortensen@gmail.com

Here is a video of Bella walking in her shoes. She just started walking a few weeks ago so she is still wobbly but she loved getting around in these shoes.

Here are just a few of the styles I have available:

Our Christmas Card

For all those who didn't recieve it via email here is our Christmas card this year.

Click on the picture to enlarge it so you can read the text.

Luca Buca update

November was an exciting and stressful month in the life of Luke. He started potty training. Its a lot more work than we expected it would be but once we started we didn't look back.

Luke had Chocolate pudding for the first time.





Luke and Mommy made a train out of twinkies and candy. Luke ate more of the candy than ended up on the train, but it was a fun little project.

James Mom and sister Sonya were here for a couple of weeks and the kids throughly enjoyed spending time and being spoiled by them. Every morning Luke would wake up and almost immediately ask if he could go down and see Mamma or Sauna, it was really cute.

Here are a couple videos of Luke at Bella's Birthday. Watch and you will enjoy.

Happy 1st Birthday Bella

My sweet little girl turned one year old on the 10th. I can hardly believe a year has already gone by. When I look at her she still seems like such a baby to me. I remeber when Luke turned one I thought he was so big but with her my feelins are very different. Maybe its because I have Luke and in comparison to him she still is such a little baby!


Birthday kisses from dad




Here is a movie of us singing Happy Birthday to her


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When I gave her the cupcake she was such a girl about it. She just held it, looked at it, and then licked it a little, I think after a couple minutes she finally got the idea and figured it would be a good idea to just shove the whole thing in her mouth.

Guess whose walking!!! She took her first steps a few weeks ago but didn't really start walking until her actual birthday. Its like a light switched on and Sorry its sideways

Happy Thanksgiving

This is a little belated but Happy Thanksgiving. We had a great time with lots of friends and family.

In the morning James went to play flag football

and Luke played in mud puddle

then we came home and had an early dinner. The Colters, Syeds, Hansens, and Harry's sister and her daughter all joined us for dinner.

The guest of honor was little baby Zach (our good friends Rachelle and Adams new baby boy)

Hide n Seek

I was cooking in the kitchen one evening and I turned around to find everything from the bottom shelf of my pantry on the floor and no kids in sight. Then I heard noise coming from inside the pantry and when I opened it up this is what I found.

They like just hanging out in there in the dark its really funny.

Big Brothers

Some of my proudest moments the past week have been of Luke protecting his little sister. He is what you would consider your typical big brother. Nobody and I mean Nobody better mess with his baby sister (unless of course its himself) His new favorite sentence is " Be nice to baby Bella" which usually include a typical Luke scowl. If she is crying he will go over and pat her on the head or try to give her a bottle.

On the other hand he has no problem ripping a toy out of her hands if he wants it or pushing her down if she's bugging him, but by no means is anyone else aloud to mess with her.

Jello the universal food

Pumpkin Patch Adventure

We went to the Pumpkin Patch in San Juan last week with Tracie and Samson and it was a lot of fun. It had a lot of fun things and was perfect for toddler aged children.


Bella seeing how she measures up to the giant pumpkin


Yes that's Luke, I had no idea he could do that with his face


Handsome Samson

Bella loved this horse she was attacking it

Little Pumpkin Princess

Happy Halloween

Luke was a real charmer this Halloween and has mastered trick or treating at the age of 2. He managed to get 3 full size candy bars out of one lady, I mean how do you say no when he is asking for it by color ("red one peease") .ither way the kids had a great Halloween, Bella didn't really know what was going on but she sure did look cute but Luke really grasped the concept and still talks about his candy (which we still have ton of)


In the morning we went to the mall with Tori and Samson where the kids trick or treated from store to store.

Then in the afternoon we went to a church party



Lastly we went to a neighborhood where our friends Tracie and Sal used to live and went door to door



I don't know if you can tell in the picture but Bella had a little mowhawk. I tried to tint the tips with mascara so you could see it better.

My Crazy Life

So things have been so crazy around here, the past few weeks have just spiraled by. We just have so much going on who has time to blog! So here is a quick update.
James: totally busy with

• Internship at the office (complete with its own version of Dwight)
  
• To much homework not enough time
  
• Prop 8 stuff
  
• Church calling
• Part time stay at home dad @nights
  
• Amazing husband
  

Sara's complete preoccupied with

• Terribly adorable toddler boy obsessed with dinosaurs and trains.
• Sweet bald almost walking baby girl who has developed abandonment issues.
  
• Crazy to much to tell in one sentence hair school.
• Working on being a better: Cook, Housekeeper, Driver, Nanny, Stylist, Interior decorator, Personal trainer, Activities coordinator, Designer.
• Not to mention all this tutu and headband jib jab.

Thats about it for the past couple weeks, catch up with you next time.

p.s. We are totally excited for Halloween here in the Mortensen home, watch for pictures, they're coming soon.

Babadoo Boutique : Baby accessories!

Check out my new page. I have some of the stuff that I've made listed and am slowly getting more of it on there. Babadooboutique.blogspot.com

Happy Birthday Week

For those of you who don't know, James and my Birthdays are exactly a week apart, therefore every year between 10/08 and 10/15 it is declared birthday week and we just try and have lots of fun . This year has been no exception. Even though we are both extremely busy we have been making time to enjoy ourselves. This past Sunday some friends and us got together to paint some pumpkins and have some cake. It was a lot of fun, the kids had a blast and the pumpkins turned out so cute. (the parents painted one side and just let the kids go at the other)

These are our friends Amanda and Dago, (thanks for driving down again, it was fun having you there)

Tori, Tricia and JuJu

Luke going at his pumpkin (he had the daddy pumpkin cause it was the biggest one)


Samson was the little Artist of the group. He really go into it, at one point he was using two brushes . So funny!


Last but not least, the classic Luke cake face. What a silly kid.

Vote Yes on Prop 8

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Bella on the go

We were watching Conference down at James uncle Ron's condo when we found this cool little push toy and Bella showed us some new skills. It was a little bit of a shock because she is still just a little baby in my eyes, I can't believe she will be a walker soon (tear). Anyways enjoy this silly video clip.

On another note conference was awesome. We got to watch the first session completely uninterrupted (because the kids were napping). Its so nice to hear the wonderful messages our leaders have to help guide through the jungle of life. I get so scared sometimes at the thought of raising my kids in our day and age because there is so much temptation, and wickedness. It gives me sincere hope when I hear the talks during conference because even though it will be a lot of work and very trying at time, if we are good examples and strive to follow our gospel and heed to their guidance we can raise our kids to find true happiness in the principles of our church.

Oh the heartache of parenthood.