Shopping, Fondue, and Sponge Curlers

My brothers and my parents came up on Friday to shop for all the mission gear. We took on Mr. Mac and the Missionary Mall and were there for many hours. It was probably one of the longest shopping trip for both my brothers and my dad. They didn't even complain once about how long it was taking since they all hate to shop. Lexi was the most impatient and we had to keep her entertained by pushing her around in the shopping cart at Missionary Mall. After a long day, my brothers were totally equipped with all their suits, shoes, and every other essential needed.

Thomas, Dad and Lexi in Mr. Mac
Tyler in Mr. Mac trying on shoes
Lexi loving the shopping cart

Valentine's Day was quite a snowy one. My mom and I got an early start shopping for the big fondue night we had planned. We had decided to do a cheese fondue, chicken and beef broth fondue, and a chocolate fondue. Stacy and Jaden came down from Draper as well. It took a while to get everything going but it eventually was a big hit. Dinner took a few hours but it was really fun to do. The guys had a hard time only cooking a small bite of meat or chicken at a time but after a lot of rounds they got full, I think! I had also made some pecan carmel clusters and peanut butter truffles that we put in chocolate boxes that we found. My mom bought some other candy and chocolates to add and we made one for each one of the guys. My dad had bought my mom some beautiful white roses and Jaron bought me gorgeous red roses. Jaron also bought a bouquet of pink roses for Lexi! It was such a fun Valentine's Day!

Jaron, Mom, Dad and Tyler enjoying the fondue
Stacy, Jaden, Thomas and Tyler
Our beautiful roses

The chocolate boxes

Lexi has sure been keeping us busy lately. She is crawling around everywhere and pulls herself up on everything. Her naps have become playtime in her crib, and it takes her sometimes 45 minutes to an hour to go to sleep. Lexi loves "patty cake" and her favorite word right now is "Uh Oh" said multiple times over and over. She is less fond of her bottle and loves to drink out of a straw. She is getting so big and is almost a year old. She still doesn't have a lot of hair on top of her head, but it has gotten pretty long in the back. I decided it was time to bust out the sponge curlers. For those of you who have known me forever, know that sponge curlers are a novelty in my house growing up. The Scoble girls were known for always wearing sponge curlers at night. I even wore them in college, I know... crazy, I really should have rethought that decision! Even though Lexi's hair is still a little short, it was still fun to do. I can't wait until she gets more hair that I can actually do.  

Isn't she adorable!?

Eventually they will work! 

Mission calls, Stacy's shower, and Lexi

I have been a little busy lately so I haven't posted in a while. This month we have been out of town the last two weekends. Now that we are in town for at least a few months, I decided to blog. Two weekends ago we went to my grandparents in New Harmony to be with my grandparents. My grandpa was diagnosed with colon cancer and just started chemotherapy so we went to help cheer him and my grandma up. My brothers also got their mission call the day they drove up to my grandparents so we were able to be there for the big opening. Thomas is going to Washington D.C. South and Tyler is going to Independence, Missiouri. If you would like to see a video of it you can go to my sister Mindy's blog to watch them open it. We were very excited for them and glad they were staying in the states. They both report to the MTC on March 25th. 

Thomas 
Tyler
Sitting around at the grandparents before opening their mission calls 

This past Thursday we drove down to Vegas for Stacy's bridal shower. Thursday was my mom's birthday so we decided to surprise her at work with a cake that I had decorated. I just learned a few of the basics and decorated it the night before. So I put it in a cake caddy and took it to work. I was glad that it turned out pretty well and it tasted good. I still have some practicing to do so that I can get really good. 

Stacy's shower turned out great and there we lots of people that came. We had quite the spread of food we had made and I think everyone had a really good time. My 5th grade teacher, Miss Blomberg/Ms. Hodge also came. All of my siblings except Thomas had her for 5th grade so it was so fun to chat with her. I really enjoyed seeing and visiting with so many friends and family members. 

Stacy opening her gifts
Me and lots of friends and family
Susan Hodge and Aunt Laura

Lexi is sure getting big. She has finally learned to crawl and is in to everything. She also has learned that she can pull herself up in her crib and play when it is nap time. Eventhough she is getting into everything and won't nap as well, I am still enjoying every minute. I absolutely love being a mom and watching her experience so many new things. Lexi is also really into table food now and wants to eat whatever we are eating. She doesn't have a lot of teeth yet but loves Yo Baby yogurt, puffs, and yogurt melts. She still refuses to hold her own bottle but does well to feed herself snacks and water from her sippy.