Jill & Dave

New Blog

2012-01-15T22:01:00.000-07:00

David is always tinkering with computers and decided it was time to move our blog to our family website. So please update your links and set our new blog in your favorites. He promised if we did that he would post more often to the blog to keep the information fresh.

blog.daviddalling.com

She's 2 and she knows it

2012-01-12T05:04:00.019-07:00

Sophia is now officially a 2 year old. This girl is full of personality she says and does the cutest things. She will repeat everything you say, she walk around saying "crap" all the time, which I guess is better than the alternative. When she hits Aria and makes her cry, she will say, " shes fine". She also doesn't like that Aria can get to her toys now so she will hide them in the bathroom and shut the door. She is still a tiny little girl, I actually made her onesies for her 1st and 2nd Birthday and the were both a 12mo. Her and Aria are going to be sharing clothes soon.

She LOVES to sing and dance. Sharing time in nursery is her favorite. She will sing the songs on the radio at the top of her lungs. She can recognize most of the alphabet and can spell her name, when she wants too :) She also can count from 1 to 10 when she wants to, but most of the time it is 1, 2, 8, 9. She can also recognise the number 8. She loves watching Sesame Street, I think that is where she learns most of this stuff. She showed me where my heart was the other day. My goal this year is to teach her how to read, so far she can knows the word hi and Sophia. She loves to talk on the phone, go to the store, exercising and to help me cook. She also loves makeup, lotion, shoes, watching/cheering for football, and playing outside.

We decorated cupcakes as one of her activities for her birthday. She really liked the frosting.

She has the longest eyelashes.

She got some 3D chalk as a present, the glasses were her favorite part.

Practicing her cheer.

She got a shopping cart for her birthday, It's to bad it didn't come with a real horse!

So, I haven't posted in a LONG time so the next pics are basically a recap of the last 6 months!

We went to the Air Force bowl game. It was an awesome games super exciting, but incredibly cold.

Aria is a ham

Sophia got a kitchen for Christmas.

Christmas PJ's

Meeting Santa, Sophia almost cried then Santa gave her a candy cane so that made him ok.

We took a family trip to Florida.

Siesta Key Beach

Aria Marie

2011-07-31T11:58:00.007-06:00

Aria Marie Dalling

May 29, 2011
7lb 5oz 20.25in

So we have been super busy since I updated. Aria is now here and we are having lots of fun with her in our family. Sophia LOVES her, she tries to hug and kiss her all the time and she really wants her to play. She will put crayons in her hands and try to get her to color or move her arms to do song actions. Aria is such a good baby, she was sleeping 6 hours at night from the day she came home from the hospital. She is now 2 months old and is smiling and cooing. She is growing so much faster than Sophia did which is nice since she fits into Sophia clothes from last summer.
Sophia has changed so much is the last 2 months she doesn't seem like a baby any more she is a little girl. She loves to dance, color, play with her baby and stroller, purses, and jewelry. She LOVES being outside I can't get her to come inside once she is out there. She is finally talking and is much nicer than having her scream at us! She says open, open, open, please, when she wants something it is too cute.
We are still loving Virginia even is the summer heat and humidity. I will take that over cold any day. We are in the process of building a house so that is keeping us busy. Pictures of that will follow soon. We haven't broke ground yet but we are so excited to get it done.

Aria and Sophia

Tickling her sisters toes

She likes to rock is Aria's chair

4th of July

Playing with shaving cream

Adventures in Traveling

2011-04-22T12:58:00.008-06:00

Last month me a Sophia headed to Rexburg to see the family. We had a fun adventure. The first six days we had lots of fun playing in the hot tub, getting cupcakes, visiting great grandma, and playing with grandmas fun toys. Then the 7th day Sophia got sick, really really sick. She ended up in the hospital with RSV, Phenomena and an ear infection. her oxygen was really low. I felt so bad she was so sick and couldn't tell me she feels like crap. I did feel better having her in the hospital so they could monitor her oxygen. After 4 days we were finally able to go home, we did miss the day we were sapose to fly home and ended up staying and extra 4 days in Rexburg. It was nice though to have a some extra days to spend time with the family to make up for the days Sophia was in the hospital.

I am now 33 weeks pregnant and can't wait to be done. With Sophia I was so swollen and gained way to much weight. This pregnancy is going much better. I am not swollen at all I can still wear my wedding ring and am right on track with my weight gain. I feel really good and am super excited to have a new little nugget in the family.
We are loving it here in Virginia the weather is awesome and there is sooo much to do. We just hop on the metro and up to DC. There is so much history here I am excited to share it with my kids when they are old enough.

If you tell her to say cheese this is the face you get. This is her St Patrick's day outfit. She didn't actually get to wear it on St Patrick's day though since she was in the hospital.

Hanging out in the Jeep with her Uncle Josh

Hanging out in the hot tub with grandma

She loved wearing her grandmas neckless she wore this one the entire day.

Yummm, cupcakes.

Riding the train at the mall

Sophia loved this doll house, she keep trying to climb up the stairs and would take the bed and dinning room chairs out and try and sit on them.

Hanging out and her Great Great Grandmas house

This is the day she went into the hospital she was so tired

In the Hospital

This picture got out of order, but Sophia loved the cupcakes.

This is the day before we were able to go home, she was starting to feel a lot better.

Playing with Great Grandma

My sister in law made this for me, it is baby socks made to look like sushi, I LOVE sushi. I though this was so cute.

One of the malls out here has these cute little chairs for kids to sit in, Sophia was loving it

She loved eating ice chips. She did cut 2 Teeth while she was in the hospital.

Playing with sidewalk chalk. I love that is warm enough here for her to wear shorts!

Dave getting home from work.

Dave took her into Nursery last week while I was teaching primary. She loved it. Hopefully when she is old enough to go in on her own she still likes it.

Eating sushi, We just get her avocado rolls, I could eat sushi everyday. We still haven't found a place out here that is as good as Tsunami in Utah, but we have been trying lots of different places and I have enjoyed the search, yumm.

Sophia 1st Birthday

2011-01-15T16:45:00.007-07:00

My baby girl is officially one. I can't believe it has been a whole year. Sophia is walking all over she started walking about a month ago and is starting to get really brave and walk longer distances, she is working on standing up on her own. She has gotten 4 teeth in the last couple of months and her cheeks are still chubby as ever. She loves books and her toys but has her dads temper when things don't go the way she wants them to. We finally got a forward facing car seat for her and she likes it so much better. We go to the doctor on Thursday to get her official stats but she is just a petite little girl. Over all she is a happy girl.
We are getting adjusted to life in Virgina. So far is has been fun. There is lots to do I can't wait for summer when we can really get out and go sight seeing. It hasn't been to cold and when it does snow everything shuts down. They canceled our church for snow that was maybe an 1/8 of an inch. We have a really fun ward, most of them are military so they are all use to being in new places and make friends easily.
Durning our move out here I found out i was pregnant again. I am due June 4th. We find out what we are having on Monday and are getting excited to add one more to our family.

She got this cute table and chair for her birthday. She is always pulling Dave's laptop over to her to put her sippy cup on. Now she can put it on her table.

There is a cupcake under there wrapper and everything.

Her cousins

Dave sister with our youngest. We are both pregnant she is due in March.

Our first time on the metro.

Loving the new car seat!

Holy Cheeks

Excited for Christmas morning

We watch a lot of football in our house. This is touchdown, she will even say touchdown.

Sophia 8 Months Old!

2010-09-16T23:16:00.009-06:00

Sophia is now 8 months old. I can't believe how fast time is going. She is really starting to get a personality. She waves, crawls, claps her hands, says Dada and Cray Mom. She makes funny noises with her mouth and sounds like a screeching sounds and likes that it gets peoples attention. She really loves cell phones and computers. Here is a picture overload of the last few months. Enjoy!

Loving Anna's cell phone, This is the face you get if she can't get to it. or if you take it away.

1st BYU Game of the year.

Just a cute pic.

This is her before her play date

and After.

Another cute pic.

Not loving grass yet.

She has figured out how to pull her self to stand in her crib. Love the half smile

The BYU game was so hot! I spent the first half of the game in the tunnel with alot of other parents and babies. Look at her cheeks, she just looks hot, but her eyes are sooo blue!

Dave at the BYU game.

These are the ears she is wearing for Halloween. I was just trying them on, but she looks so dang cute in them.

Trying and Ice Cream bar for the first time.

Hiking at dave family reunion, she loved this pack she just held onto the handle the whole time, until she fell asleep.

Before the hike

and After

Trying to eat mac and cheese for the first time. She didn't get very many of them in her mouth.

Birthday Party for all of us. We all have are birthday within a month of each other.

It was windy so the cakes wouldn't light, but we got a pic of us fake blowing out or candles. Awesome.

She LOVES swimming, especially the hot tub. Here is she is chilling with in Grandpas Pool

My cute husband.

do I even need to explain this one.

I am not a huge fan of cake, but I do love rice krispy treats so dave made me some for my b-day.

Doing our toes together. She looks so little in this pic.

Sophia LoRee

2010-02-11T18:01:00.008-07:00

Sophia LoRee Dalling

Born January 13 2010

6lb 11oz 19.5 inches long

Picture overload, I have a TON of pictures of Sophia so here are a few.

Her first doctor appt. She is doing great!

We had her baby blessing this past sunday. Dave did a wonderful job. Daves parents came up for the baby blessing but his dad ended up going to the hospital. Luckily we were able to have the blessing at the hospital so he was able to be there. It really was a special experience .

Here is her nursery, I finally finished putting up the bows on this about 2 weeks after she was born. Dave was so proud I finally finished it. I have a problem with starting projects and not finishing them.

She was memorized by the poka dots in her hood. It was so cute.

Jamison wearing my dads glasses. He looks like an old man, to cute

These are my favorite pj's that she has. I will be sad when she grows out of them

She sucks on on fingers all the time.

Her first day home from the hospital

In the hospital. they put a cute red bow on her.

This on one of my favorite outfits that she has. It is perfect for February, it has cute little hearts on it.

Such a cute dad.

Looks at those cheeks. They have gone down a lot since the first day she born.

Josh made me this super cute hat for her.

Thanksgiving 2009

2009-12-03T08:51:00.010-07:00

So the month of November went by way to fast. Here are some pic of what we did. We went to the BYU VS Airforce game. BYU won so it was alot of fun, and cold but we didn't get snowed on so I was happy.

BYU GAME!

Thanksgiving was with my family this year. I love going to my Grandmothers house for Thanksgiving. It reminds me of all the fun times I had as a kid and it is fun to see the kids play with the same toys I did. My dad was sick, poor guy still has kidney stones, so he is not in any of the pictures.

Dave

Josh

Me and my mom

My cute Grandparents.

5 generations, if you count Sophia that is in my belly!

The kids table. I remember always looking forward to the day when I could join the grownups at the big table. I wonder if these kids think the same thing.

The big table!

The other kids table, Just kidding. Our family is so big now we have two have to big tables. And we didn't even have everyone there.

My cute husband! He actually wore BYU colors the entire week in honor of the BYU VS Utah game.

The best tradition we have, the boys get to clean up the dishes.

Me and Dave

This is my 31 week belly. I can't believe I only have 2 months left.

Our Christmas Tree. Dave had it set up before Thanksgiving, but we at least waited until after Thanksgiving to decorate it!

Busy Weekend

2009-10-26T13:58:00.005-06:00

Every year my bother JR comes up for a conference at BYU and it gives us a great excuse to all get together as a family. This year my sister Kelli threw me a mini baby shower with all the sisters. We went to Gardner Village and had lunch and chatted and I got lots of cute stuff for my Sophia. The guys were nice enough to watch all the kids while we had our fun. After the shower we headed back to Jared and Melissa house to save the guys and hung out. Dave and I had tickets to the BYU/TCU game so we bundled up and headed down to the game that night. BYU didn't play so well and got destroyed by TCU but I still love going to the games.
So the next day we headed down to Jared and Melissa's house for some more food and fun. We played DDR, that is one game that I just can't play even will all my dance skills my brain just can't do it! It was fun to watch the little kids try and play to would concentrate so hard on the TV to just get one arrow. They were so excited when they finally did. It was a good weekend, it was nice to see the family.
So I am now 26 weeks along. My belly button is sticking out bad now. I already had an outtie belly button and now it is really and outtie. I passed my glucose test and officially don't have gestational diabetes. I was anemic though and have started taking iron pills which has made a huge difference in how I feel. I have so much more energy now. I wish I would have know a couple of months ago! I feel like I am finally getting prepared for this baby I have clothes, a stroller/car seat, crib, swing and dresser. If she came now I wouldn't freak out to much. I am getting really excited now as I only have 3 months left!

(so these pictures a in a random order, I can't move them so have fun looking threw them)

Baby Bump Watch.....23 Weeks

2009-10-06T09:50:00.002-06:00

So I am now 23 weeks down. My camera has been having issues focusing and my curtains make my hair look red so it is not the greatest pick but I need to document how my stomach is growing. She has started kicking a lot and I love it, it is nice to have a reminder every day that she is still ok and alive, I am sure every pregnant mother has felt this way but I get paranoid that something is going to happen to her. Dave has been able to feel here kick a couple of times and it is so precious for him to be able to feel her. Anyway Dave told me I need to write down how I feel about being pregnant, I would have to say that I don't really love it. It is just uncomfortable and I don't feel pretty at all and I hate being hungry all the time, I get sick of having to eat so often. But I do love when she kicks and I know it is worth the outcome, but I don't love the whole process. I will try to document more pictures of my growing belly, it grows so fast these days.

Sophia LoRee Dalling

2009-09-05T21:33:00.004-06:00

It's A Girl! So it looks like the guest room is staying pink. We are so excited we are having a girl. Here I am at 17 weeks. I am 20 now. It seems to be flying by now. I am almost half way there. I am glad I can finally start buying stuff and get ready for when she comes. It seems like such a far way off that it will be next year before she gets here, but I am sure by the way things are going it will go by fast. So before I even got married I have always loved the name Sophia, so when i married Dave I told him we would be naming one of our girls Sophia. He did not like the name so after some convincing & with the promise of a new TV if I got to name one of our girls Sophia, he agreed. Well I was thinking when we had a girl he could get a TV, but he decided that meant he could get a new TV when ever he wanted so about a year ago I went to Rexburg for a weekend and came home to a new TV. So now he is paying up for his end of the bargain :), and I can stop giving him crap about the TV!

17 Weeks

Something Happened

2009-07-20T12:35:00.006-06:00

On January 30, 2010 or round about, Jill will be giving birth to a baby. We are very excited and cannot wait. Jill will be 13 weeks on Saturday.

Catching Up!

2009-05-20T09:27:00.009-06:00

So I am a blog slacker, but it seems to have hit everyone lately. I think it is because it is finally warm outside, and we all can't wait to get out and enjoy it, and I am not so good at just writing about things that are going on with my life with out pictures. I have either for gotten my camera or the battery has died. So here is what has gone on in my life that I have managed to snap some pics of.

This is pics of Danielle's Baby Shower we had at my house Saturday the 16th. It was a good thing we finally had the baby shower because she is actually in Labor as I am typing this and I am way excited to finally see Jamison Wayne Thornock. She is 4 weeks early, but the baby was measuring early so all should be fine. Danielle & Josh actually moved on the 16th also and were hoping to have a couple weeks to get settled in before the baby would come, but Danielle blood pressure jumped to and unsafe level, (to much excitement from the baby shower, jk ) so they started her early. Josh, Dave and I got the house together so it will be ready for the baby to come home!

The Baby Shower

The cute diaper cake!

Opening gifts

awww, cute blanket

The kids on this bag are so cute.

Trying hard to open the bag

The sister in laws, and me

Another thing that I has been up to was to paint my window seat. I has wanted to paint a diamond pattern, but when we tried to tape it off, it was just not working right and the tape pulled off the paint. So I headed to Michales to find a stencil, well there we no diamond stencils to be found I really didn't want to make one my self, but I had found a stencil that I really like and so I decided to that I would use it instead. I am really glad I did because I love how it turned out. Here are some before and after pics.

{ Before }

{ After }

Daves mom was here for mother day, and I didn't get any pics except for the flowers that we got from church. Which I though looked great with my decor, and I may even have to get some fake ones to put there. I can't have a real plant I would kill it. I definitely didn't get my mothers green thumb. We had a lot of fun with Daves mom here playing games, and eating lot and lot of yummy food, and taking lot of walk with the dogs and the millions of mosquito's. It was nice to have her here. I missed my mom on mothers day, she is still in Romania, but will be home on Friday to help Danielle with the baby and I am super excited to see her. Love you mom!

Valentines Day

2009-02-16T09:32:00.010-07:00

Happy Valentines Day everyone, I think Valentines should be on a Saturday every year, it was so nice to get to spend the whole day together and not have to rush to dinner after work or try to get everything ready. Dave is an amazing husband and always spoils me on Valentines day, He made me breakfast, and I woke up to roses in my room with chocolates and then roses on the table, and they roses would just show up randomly in place, it was really cute. Then we headed to the movie, we saw Mall Cop, then went back and got ready for dinner. Dave made french dip which is one of my favorites and it was super yummy. I tried to make a mango chocolate dessert but I couldn't get the chocolate to stick to the mango and it looked really bad, tasted good but looked bad, so we didn't eat it. But it really was a fun amazing day. I am so glad to have a husband like Dave :)

The First 2 roses

The second set of roses and yummy breakfast

Fruit with chocolate and pink foam.

Sausage and egg sandwich's, heart shaped of course.

On are way to the movie.

More roses!!!

My valentines present, it was a dress that didn't quite fit right, so there are no pics of me in it.

The dinner, yummm!

Dave even dressed up, he look so cute.

MERRY CHRISTMAS

2008-12-26T16:14:00.003-07:00

I hope every one had a wonderful Christmas, We are sad the weather was so crappy and keep us away from a great Christmas dinner and fun with family. It was very interesting having our first Christmas by our selves. I will never forget this Christmas, it was so fun to add both of our family Christmas traditions together. Jingle Jingle and Dave making me cry with something so simple as a life savors book in my stocking. We love you all so very much and hope you have a happy new year to come!

MBA

2008-11-19T20:54:00.000-07:00

Well I finally have my MBA, for graduation my parents bought me a new Golf bag and a putter. My wife helped loved me so much she let me get a new iron set. Now I just need to learn how to use them. :)

The Saturday is the big game BYU vs Utah. Let us all pray that BYU wins!!!

2008-10-30T08:05:00.003-06:00

Just because I love my wife I will amuse her and give my list of 5. I love you honey. You have to read hers first to understand some of mine.

10 Years ago

I was....

1. Junior in high school
2. Working at Safeway
3. Going on as many double dates as possible, with as many different women as possible.
4. Singing in jazz choir to meet chicks.
5. Paying .88 for gas.

On my to do list...

1. Pay off dept
2. Have kids
3. Finish remodeling the master bedroom
4. Get my MBA (3 weeks)
5. Get a good jobPlaces

I have lived...

1. Rexburg, ID
2. Portland, OR
3. Richmond, VA
4. SLC, UT
5. Seattle, WA

If I were a Millionaire I would....

1. Maybe let my wife Buy an Island and have all friends and family live there.
2. Buy some rental properties.
3. Have a nice caddy
4. Golf every day, buy new clubs
5. Build a golf course

Snacks I enjoy

1. DEW!
2. Chocolate covered cherries
3. Score bars
4. Candy Corn
5. DEW!

5 ThingsI can do...

1. Play halo
2.Keep my wife happy (I think)
3.network computers
4.play rock band (on medium)
5.make dinner

I can't do...

1. Spell
2.back flip
3.get my wife to tell me why she is crying
4.let my wife beat me at any game but war, (I have to LET here beat me at something)
5. Save money (bad that we both can’t do it)

What attracted me to Jill

1. Her eyes, they get me every time
2. Her drive to be the best
3. Supports me in my stupid decisions.
4. Her hair
5. Her good looks (especially her legs)

Favorite Foods....

1. Asian
2.Hamburgers
3. Wingers Wings
4. Hawaiian Pizza
5. Tacos

I say most

1. I am right you are wrong
2.I love you girl, yep yep
3.Answer your freaking phone
4. Write that down
5. Boom headshot

I admire most...

1.My father and mother
2.My wife
3.My sisters
4.President Monson
5. George Bean

Tags!!!!

2008-10-29T09:44:00.006-06:00

So I a few tags to get to, I know I am a slacker and have not posted in a while, sometime I just get in a rut and don't want to post anything. I have tons of picture to post to but I will get to that later for now here are the tags...there are a few so brace your self you are about to find out a lot about me. :)

5 Things

10 Years ago I was....

1. Redecorating my room, as I did every couple of years with blue sponge paint and green shelves.
2. Trying out for Cheerleading the second time...the second time was the charm for my case.
3. Hoping to take drivers ed soon.
4. Enjoying the new and exciting adventures of Jr High
5. Watching the word series, we watch a lot of baseball in my house

On my to do list...

1. Finishing reading Eclipse...those books are so addicting
2. Work out, always is doesn't always happen
3. Post on the blog
4. Plan the next weeks meals
5. Do something on my "House List"

Places I have lived

1. Rexburg, ID
2. Idaho Falls, ID
3. Logan, UT
4. SLC, UT
5. I am so boring I know

If I were a Millionaire I would....

1. Buy an Island and have all my friend and family live there.
2. Buy some rental properties.
3. Have lots of Kids
4. Open my own Cheerleading gym
5. Build a golf course for my husband

Snacks I enjoy

1. apples and peanut butter.
2. popcorn...who doesn't
3. cereal, especially for a midnight snack
4. peaches
5. Freezer Pops

6 Random Facts about me

1. I have an outtie belly button, apparently they are not common. It looks kind of like a cheerio. When I was younger I was a little self conscious of it but I am proud of my outtie now.

2. I am really picky about my food touching. I have those plastic kids plates with the separate compartment to keep the juices from mixing. There are a few things that can touch like breakfast foods, but not syrup, and gravy as long and it doesn't touch vegetables or salad.

3. I am very very particular about how my house is cleaned. Dave thinks I have OCD, I don't know about that. I was just taught to clean a certain way and I don't feel like it is clean unless I do it that way. And in a certain order. And I really hate when things are out of place It make me feel really anxious.....maybe I do have OCD. O well

4. I like Becky also sit in the sink to do my makeup, I totally picked this up from her and I will tell you it is a more efficient way to do your makeup.

5. My nick name is Hooper short for Hoopalighter, well it is the nickname my dad gave me. I think it comes from a song, but I can't remember.

6. I have a really long tong, I can touch the tip of my nose with it. I can also curl it together and use if for a straw. It comes in handy some times.

7 Things

I can do
1.clean
2.decorate
3.choreograph cheer routines
4.play rock band (on medium)
5.make dinner
6.
7.

I can't do
1. Spell
2.open up easily
3.stop reading the twilight series
4.beat Dave at any game, except war
5.keep my blog updated
6.Garden
7.Save money

That attract me to Dave
1. His arms, and body... I have always like tall and skinny
2. His drive for success
3. when he says: "I love you baby"
4.His computer hacking skills :)
5.his face is soo readable
6.he would help a total stranger
7.he really does want to know why I am crying...even if I wont tell him

Favorite Foods
1. Chicken Salad
2. Spaghetti
3. White Rice & Chicken
4. Bruschetta Chicken Pasta
5. Hamburgers
6. Olive Garden, just about anything
7. Peaches

I say most
1. Rude
2.I love you boy, yep yep
3.I don't want to answer my phone
4.Mostly movie quote....I can't think of all of them

I admire most
1.My Grandma and Grandpa
2.My Great Grandmother
3.My husband
4.President Monson
5.My parents, for raising 7 kids and most of Rexburg and staying somewhat sane
6.Anyone that has kids and is still in shape
7.Anyone that is in shape really

So now that you know more about me then I sure you ever wanted to know, I am going to mix things up and tag the husbands, I think most of wives have been tagged a time or two and we don't get to hear from the husbands that often so I am tagging,

David Dalling
Jason Lloyd
Josh Thornock
Jared Thornok
Jacob Thornock

Have fun Guys!

New Do

2008-08-26T18:30:00.003-06:00

This last weekend me and my mom finally got out hair cut, I was so bumbed to find out my dreamy hair dresser is no longer doing hair. We went to one of the other guys in the salon. He was just as good, but not a good looking ; )

BEFORE

AFTER

I was getting sick of my long hair and decided to cut it all off. It is kind of a shocker how short it is. I am still trying to get use to feeling cute with short hair. I think my long hair was kind of a security blanket, but not much I can do about it now. My hair is so thin when it is short you have to cut so much out of it to make it not look like a bob. I didn't think I had any hair left after he was done, it is really nice how fast my hair drys now. I love my moms hair she is such a hot blond. (even if she thinks it's too blond) Love you mom.

After we got our hair done we went to Joshes game, they totally killed the other team. It was fun to watch him play again, I even got to keep score for a minute. It brought me back to the good old days. I miss traveling with my family all summer. Hopefully one of my kids will play baseball. It was a fun weekend. I just hope winter doesn't come as fast as summer went. I am not ready for the cold.

Miami Vacation

2008-07-26T10:23:00.001-06:00

Happy Anniversary

2008-07-24T23:08:00.002-06:00

Tuesday was out 3 year anniversary. We celebrate by going to the melting pot...it was so yummy and great spot for an anniversary dinner. I wanted to add some picture from our wedding. I feel like we look so young. I love the pictures from our wedding so I am sharing them all with you.

Wedding Day

2008-07-24T23:06:00.001-06:00

Happy Birthday Dave!

2008-07-07T09:02:00.004-06:00

It is Dave's Birthday today and he is turning 27. He is soooooo excited to. He was not to excited to work on his Birthday but we are leaving for Miami in a couple of days and will be celebrating it there. I hope he has a wonderful day and I love him. You are one year older and wiser too, Happy Birthday to you!

4th of July

2008-07-07T08:48:00.004-06:00

I was so excited that the 4th was on a Friday this year. There is nothing better than a 3 day weekend. We hit up the golf course early that morning. It was suppose to be a record high of 102, so we were hoping that at 9:30 it wouldn't be to hot. It was kind of cold for the first hour and really windy. The sun finally came out and it got a lot hotter and windier. So I let after the first 9 holes. Dave got some good sun, I was hoping to get some son, but I hate being out in the wind with your hair flying everywhere and it gets all tangled. Guy just don't understand. We had a yummy BBQ to finished off the day and tried to watch some fireworks in the backyard. It was a good holiday.

Dave showing off his awesome putting skills!

A Weekend Getaway

2008-07-01T16:23:00.006-06:00

This last weekend we headed up to Midway UT for a weekend getaway at the Zermatt Resort. Of course we had to stop in Park City and do some shopping at the outlets but then we were on are way to Midway. They have made the hotel look like you fell into the middle of Europe. The workers even dress up. We had so much fun, we played shuffle board...my arm was so stiff the next morning, I had no idea shuffle board could be so intense. There was also a giant checkers board we didn't end up playing it I wanted to hit the pool instead. There was also an 18 hole putting course dave totally beat me, he is the golfer not me. The food was also amazing they had a american buffett for dinner with lots of yummy meats and potatoes and an entire table of deserts. The breakfast buffett was also very good. They also had a bakery with Gelato, which is an italian ice cream. It is so yummy. We had a great weekend and I would recomeond this resort to anyone looking for a fun weekend getaway.

P.S. I am so happy to have a camera again.

The Dog & Cat Diary

2008-06-25T14:29:00.003-06:00

I know it has been far to long since I have blogged about anything. I lost my camera and for some reason feel that I need to have a picture when I am blogging about stuff. So now I have a new camera, and will be posting lots for pictures of things that we have been doing for the last month.

I found this one day and though it was so fitting. If you have ever had a dog or cat you will understand.

The Dog & Cat Diary

DOG DIARY:
8:00 am - Dog food! My favorite thing!
9:30 am - A car ride! My favorite thing!
9:40 am - A walk in the park! My favorite thing!
10:30 am - Got rubbed and petted! My favorite thing!
12:00 pm - Lunch! My favorite thing!
1:00 pm - Played in the yard! My favorite thing!
3:00 pm - Wagged my tail! My favorite thing!
5:00 pm - Milk bones! My favorite thing!
7:00 pm - Got to play ball! My favorite thing!
8:00 pm - Wow! Watched TV with the people! My favorite thing!
11:00 pm - Sleeping on the bed! My favorite thing!

CAT DIARY:
Day 983 of my captivity. My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects.They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while the other inmates and I are fed hash or some sort of dry nuggets. Although I make my contempt for the rations perfectly clear, I nevertheless must eat something in order to keep up my strength. The only thing that keeps me going is my dream of escape. In an attempt to disgust them, I once again vomit on the carpet.Today I decapitated a mouse and dropped its headless body at their feet. I had hoped this would strike fear into their hearts, since it clearly demonstrates what I am capable of. However, they merely made condescending comments about what a "good little hunter" I am.There was some sort of assembly of their accomplices tonight. I was placed in solitary confinement for the duration of the event.However, I could hear the noises and smell the food. I overheard that my confinement was due to the power of "allergies." I must learn what this means, and how to use it to my advantage.Today I was almost successful in an attempt to assassinate one of my tormentors by weaving around his feet as he was walking. I must try this again tomorrow -- but at the top of the stairs.I am convinced that the other prisoners here are flunkies and snitches. The dog receives special privileges. He is regularly released - and seems to be more than willing to return. He is obviously retarded.The bird has got to be an informant. I observe him communicate with the guards regularly. I am certain that he reports my every move. My captors have arranged protective custody for him in an elevated cell, so he is safe. For now...

I have the sweetest husband ever!

2008-04-24T09:43:00.004-06:00

A couple of days ago I was walking to my car after work and was surprised to find my husband(who was suppose to be in class), standing next to my car. He told me we were going on a surprise drive then blindfolded me. I thought I could figure out where we were going by the turns, but when you are blindfolded every lane change feels like a turn, I had no idea where we were going. He parked the car, took me out and pointed me toward the building and took off the blindfold. I was right in front of the Coach store. I was shocked, I though there is no way he is going to let me get one of those purses, but he did. I had been wanting this purses ever since me and my mom went shopping there. He though it was time I treated my self with something I want, since he treats him self all the time:) It was very thoughtful of him and I couldn't ask for a better husband. Thanks Honey.

Weekend in St. George

2008-04-21T13:54:00.006-06:00

This weekend we headed down to St. George for a weekend of adventures. The boys went mountain biking for the day, the girls had all the cameras so I don't have any pictures of the guys biking... the girls went hiking at Zions National Park. I had never been to Zions, I don't know why since I have lived so close my entire life, but anyway it is Beautiful I got some amazing pictures of the land scape and views. The little animals there must be use to lots of people around because we were able to get really close to a lizard and a squirrel and get a good picture. Dave also went golfing while we were there and the golf course was just as breath taking. We played with an older couple from Vancouver BC, that were down to St. George on vacation. They were really nice and a fun couple to play with. It was so warm down there I didn't want to come back. I am way ready for the summer and getting my first sun burn of the season.

The Golf Course

The Gateway to the Narrows, they had it closed since the water was to high and fast.

The squirrel and lizard that were nice enough to hold still so I could get a good picture.

Someone had piled up a bunch of rocks to look like the arch on the Utah plates.

Me, Becky and Cami

The lower pools water fall.

Becky and I standing under the waterfalls.
They had these stair cases everywhere to help you get up the mountain that were so cool looking. If I had a hill in my back yard I would put one in.

Happy Birthday Jodi Kaye!

2008-04-14T17:38:00.005-06:00

I was so excited when my mom decided to come to Utah for her birthday. We had so much fun shopping and eating at both of our favorite restaurant, Olive Garden. We went shopping for purses that my mom sells on Ebay. It has got to be the best job ever, it is so fun to pic out cute purses and the designer purses that are way to expensive to purchase for yourself, and never have buyers remorse because you sell them. I am excited for the next time she wants to come down to shop again.

Getting ready to go shopping day 2 in Park City :)

Our awesome finds

Super excited with our finds.

This is for you Dad.

2008-04-08T20:20:00.002-06:00

What a better way to me make you feel like a new woman then getting your hair done. I didn't do anything drastic just bangs, but I haven't had bangs since 3rd grade. I am still getting use to them but it is a nice change. If you are ever in the mood for a hair cut with some good eye candy go to Forum Salon in SLC, UT and get get you hair cut by Trinity(he looks like Johnny Depp with long hair or for those who love the Hills, Justin Bobby, but clean and dresses better.) those who have been know what I am talking about. It will be the best hair cut and shampoo you have ever had. I was so happy when we moved to Utah so I would have to drive here to get my hair done.

There is nothing better then some good GIRL time.

2008-03-26T20:46:00.005-06:00

Amber, Me & Becky

Amber and Skylar came to visit the other weekend to go to the Lincoln park concert, Dave and Jason were both out of town so Skylar was kept busy by the Xbox and the girls had some great bonding time. It would have been even better if Lisa and Nikki where there, one day we should repeat the Mexico trip only this time since we are all married bring our boys. That senior trip was awesome. It was so nice to see Amber.

Golf courses are open

2008-03-01T21:57:00.001-07:00

I opened the season right; the weather is finally good enough to allow me to get back on the golf course. Golfing is such a fun sport. There are few reasons why I love golf. First is just being outside on beautiful fields. Golf also is a very laid back sport. The main thing is that it is a sport that I can compete with my self. No matter what, you finish at the same time, so you really aren’t competing against each other you are only competing against your self. And, there is nothing better then hitting a ball 260 yards.

And I get to spend time with Jill, she drives me around on the golf carts and makes me feel like a king.

The Best Vacuum

2008-03-01T21:42:00.000-07:00

Ok I have found the best vacuum ever. Before I tell you what it is let me give you some back story. I can only do one chore well. My wife is so good at cleaning; I just cannot keep up with her. It just doesn’t make sense for me to do anything else. So vacuuming is my chore. For the past two and half years I have been using a really cheap vacuum. This vacuum was so bad it blew instead of sucked. It frustrated me so much; it “accidently” broke. So I was able to buy a new vacuum. I figured it was time to buy my dream vacuum. THE DYSON BALL!!!!

It is disgusting how much this vacuum can pick up out of the floor. My mother in-law has to be one of the cleanest people I know. She is so clean that she will vacuum the house everyday. We decided to try it out on her floor. WOW, it picked up so much Rich had to empty the canister four times. This thing is amazing.

The only down side other then price is Jill wont let me take it apart to figure out how it works.

Our Home

2008-02-28T11:48:00.000-07:00

I figured since I was showing pics of the latest remolding jobs we have done, I would show everything we have done since we moved in I am just so proud. We have only gotten to the main level but it is almost finished. We plan on doing the upstairs next I think we will start with the master bedroom. We really want to redo the basement and put wood floors down. I think wood is my favorite, Dave really likes tile, but I think it is too cold epically is a basement. Even though our basement is a walk out, it still gets really cold.

Our entire first floor was yellow when we moved in, not a terrible color but it just didn't match anything we had so we painted....... everything including the cabinets. We also added hardware to the cabinets and molding. It made a huge difference I wish I before and after pics. The nice thing about the house is the carpet and floors were almost new so with a couple coats of paint and some decorations the main floor was finished.

I will keep posting pics when we do new stuff, I love painted and decorating I have so many ideas I just want to do them all at once, to bad it takes money to do it. So I just take it one room at a time. I have a really cute idea for nursery so when we decided to have kids I will definitely post that one.

The Kitchen/ Dining Room we never really eat at this table since it is just the two of us we usually eat at the coffee table in the living room.

The living room, I think my dogs love the camera they always end up in the shot.

The hallway, I love this Vogue picture they are old covers of vogue I got the poster a couple of years ago from allposter.com and put it on a canvas with modge podge (love the stuff) they have some great posters you should check it out.

Stairs

Dave works for 3-Form. The are a company that makes designer plastics, you can also put things inside of the plastic layers. These are some of the products we have in our house now. The first one is called crush, it is red glass this picture does not do it justice. The second is a called connection it is fabric strips. Dave hates these ball decorations so he only lets me keep them because the bowl is his product. (and his mom gave them to me and I like them :) You can check out all there products at 3-form.com

Still Itching for Summer

2008-02-28T11:17:00.000-07:00

So it is still not even close to Summer yet even though been warmer here this week.So once again we were ready to make over the house some more this time we made over the powder bathroom that is on the main floor. We pained it the same green that is in the kitchen because we had some paint left over, I also painted the sink base the same way we did the upper cupboards in the kitchen, because again we had the supplies left over. Then we redid the floor and framed the mirror. I haven't put any decorations up yet but I wanted to put up the before and after pics. I love the way it turned out. It was kind of a trial run for the other 2 bathroom that we want to redo.

Before & After

I had to take a pic of this close up. It is the same way we did our upper kitchen cupboard it is really is and I love the way it looks.

Before & After

Itching for Summer

2008-02-28T11:00:00.000-07:00

About this time of the year I am really ready for summer to be here. I can't stand to be stuck in the house any more. So to keep my sanity I decided it was time to organize the storage room, it has bothered me for a long time now and Dave got me a label maker for Christmas, which I recommend to anyone who likes things organized. So a couple of weekends ago we took everything out, Dave built some shelves while I went through everything and organized and labels tubs. It was so nice when It was finished. I didn't take a before pic, even if I did I probably wouldn't have posted it, it would be to embarrassing, just picture all of this stuff piled on top of each other.

Snowboarding again

2008-02-28T10:43:00.000-07:00

We went snowboarding again on presidents day weekend. We went up to Snowbasin, I was excited because you don't wear your board on the lift so I don't fall on my butt every time I get off. The lift actually takes you to another lodge at the top of the mountain and it takes you about and hour and a half to make it back down the mountain it is a great workout. Dave went one time snowboarding with out me and jumped way ahead of me in his skill level. I like snowboarding but the next time we go I am going to try skiing again it has been a while since I have been but I grew up skiing so hopefully it will come easier to me. We will see.

Valentines Day

2008-02-28T10:29:00.000-07:00

Every year for valentines Dave makes me dinner, which I love because he is such an amazing cook. This year he made me steak and shrimp with mushroom soooooo yummy. He is such an amazing husband I am so lucky to have him in my life.
I was in charge of dessert and I made rice crispy treats with chocolate hearts on them. Not very creative my they are my favorite. We also have chocolate fondue with strawberry's, cinnamon lips and marshmallow also very yummy.

Valentines Dinner

Potatos, and yes they are in the shape of a heart, SO cute.

My awesome dessert.

David Paul Dalling JR.

2008-02-12T15:56:00.000-07:00

What is his name? David Paul Dalling Jr

How long have you been married? 2.5 ish years

How long did you date? 2 Months

How old is he? 26

How old ar you? 24

Who eats more sweets? He does, he definitely has a sweet tooth

Who said I love you first? He did

Who is taller? He is 6'3'' I am 5'4''

Who can sing better? He can but we are both ok

Who is smarter? He is, The things he knows about computers goes way over my head

Who does the laundry? I do, dave will help fold clothes if I ask him too.

Who does the dishes? He probally would if I wasn't so picky about the order they are done in.

Who pays the bills? We do.

His gulity pleasures? XBOX, Golf, Dew

Who mows the lawn? When we had to mow our lawn he did, but now our HOA does it.

Besides you, who is his best friend? His XBOX friends.

Who cooks dinner? I do most the time, but dave is an AMAZING cook so it is really nice when he does.

Who drives? In town he does, on trips I will drive longer he hate driving for a long time.

Who is more stubborn? We both are but I am more than him.

Who kissed who first? He kissed me and it was AWESOME!

Who asked who out first? He did the first time and my dad told me that some boy had called and wanted take me out on a date, and them a couple of months later he was in the car behind me on the highway so I called him and he asked me out.

What was your first date? We went to wingers, so good, and then played card games at his friends house. His friend was determined to beat me at war but it didn't happen.

Who proposed? He did once informally with out a ring, and then once with the ring at Snoqualmie Falls in Washington.

Who has more siblings? I do, he has 2 older sisters and I have 5 older brothers and 1 older sister.

Who wears the pants? Dave does most the time.

What is your favorite thing about him? He is so loving, and the hardest worker I have ever met. He can do more with the time he is given than anyone, its amazing anyway, he is HOT. He lets me pick out his clothes..most the time. He makes me want to be a better person by his example....there are just so many I can't name them all.

Weekend in Rexburg

2008-02-08T23:06:00.000-07:00

We headed up to Rxburg for the superbowl as soon as we got there I was reminded of what rexburg was like when I was a kid and would make snow forts in the front yard to hide in and throw show balls at the college students, there was so much snow. We didn't have our snow stuff but that didn't stop the boys from playing in the snow and throwing the girls and the dogs in the snow. The super bowl party was fun and the game was even better thanks to the Giants upseting Patriots. Go Giants!

2008-02-08T22:09:00.000-07:00

Rexburg Snow

Super Bowl Party

Grandpa

Grandma

Joshy

Me & Dave

Kaylynn

Harrison & Sarah

Dad & Paul

Josh & Danielle

MORE CHEER

2008-02-06T20:33:00.000-07:00

IFEA Senior and Junior team performed together for half time at the Jazz game Monday, and yes I had to go watch. I recorded the routine with my camera so the quality is not that great and people kept walking in front of me but I think they did a great job and you can see some of the choreography that I did for them. I love to go and watch there performances it makes me so proud but it is hard not to be a coach any more.

I am having some issues trying to get the video to load but I will keep trying.

CHEER

2008-01-27T19:38:00.001-07:00

The one down side about moving to Utah was that I had to leave cheer. I had so much fun teaching for the last 5 years it was so hard to say goodbye. I have stayed involved a little this year with choreographing some of the competition routines and cutting music, what ever I can do to be apart of IFEA (Idaho Falls Elite Allstars) I will. On January 12 they had a competition here in Utah so I went to support and see everyone again. The girls did very well I was so proud of them.

Dogs & Snow

2008-01-27T19:26:00.000-07:00

So everyone usually post things about their kids, But since we do not have any we post things about our dogs. Our dogs have a dogie door downstairs that they can go in and out as they please. On day we heard them scratching at the door to come in. So I opened the door to see why they wouldn't just come in, their legs were so packed with snow they couldn't lift them to go through the dogie door. They had some fun playing the the snow.

This is what happens when you mix dogs with long hair and snow.

My favorite part of this picture is their whale toy making a appearance in the back ground.

Christmas

2008-01-27T18:47:00.000-07:00

We headed up to Seattle for Christmas this year. One of the days we were there we went to Pikes Market. It is an open market, you may have seen scenes in movies where they throw the fish to each other this is one of the places this happens. We didn't get to see them throw any fish someone has to order one first. We spent the week shopping, playing lots of games and eating good food.

This is the beautiful white pea coat that Dave got me for Christmas.

The fish market

Pikes Market

Yes that is the ocean and the sun breaking through clouds, a rare occasion in Seattle.

Snowboarding

2008-01-21T22:12:00.000-07:00

The winter is definitely not my favorite time of the year If I could live in Florida year round I would. So this winter we wanted to try snowboarding to make the winters a little more bearable. It was so fun, Dave had never skied or snowboarded before and he now loves it. I had a lot of fun I just can't get off the lift it is a lot different then getting off with skis. I think we will definitely keep it up & maybe one day I will like winter

(Me & Dave on the Hill)

Josh & Danielle Wedding

2008-01-21T21:27:00.000-07:00

Josh & Danielle got married on December 15th. In the Mt. Timpanogos Temple. It was a great wedding. It was so nice to get all the Brother and Sisters back together we don't get to see everyone as often as we would like to.

( The Happy Couple)

(My Brothers)

( The Beautiful Wedding Cake)

Thanksgiving

2008-01-21T21:00:00.000-07:00

So it has been quite some time since I have posted so I have to start all the way back to Thanksgving. We went up to Rexburg for Thanksgiving for a traditional dinner at my Great Grandmas house. We had a good turn out this year I think we had around 30 people come andeat. I was good to see family.

(This is our 4 generations picture)

Dave & my Great Grandmother

DAVES NEW LOVE. GOLF!

2007-10-31T21:14:00.000-06:00

This summer Dave learned how to play golf for a work tournament and hasn't looked back since. He has fallen in love with golf. He tried to get me to play but unlike my grandmother and brothers I am just not good and golf so I stick to driving the cart. Josh & his finance Danielle came to visit and have their engagement picture taken. Of course the boys had to go golfing. Me and Danielle tagged along as cart drivers. I think that part is the most fun anyway. It was a little chilly out side but a very fun morning.

(Dave & I. He always complains that I am a slow cart driver)

( Josh and Danielle)

( there were a lot of geese of the fairway)

BYU GAME GO COUGARS!!

2007-10-31T20:53:00.000-06:00

Dave's parents and 2 of my brothers, Josh and Jared came up for the BYU VS. AIR FORCE game. It was a good game BYU won. Unfortunately it rained for the second half of the game and I ended up slipping down the stairs and kicking Joshes souvenir cup out of his hand and broke it. It was embarrassing.

(Dave, and his dad & Mom)

(my brothers Josh & Jared)

DOGS WHAT WOULD WE DO WITHOUT THEM

2007-10-31T20:16:00.000-06:00

We have 2 boy dogs named Jack and Indana. The are about a one and a half years old. They add a lot of entertainment to our home. They have also decided to break our house in before we have kids so are kids don't have to. Are neighbors dog was in heat last week and are boys tried to escape underneath the fence to make things worse it had been raining for 2 days and the hole they decided to dig was mud. Luckily they weren't able to make it upstairs and only destroyed the basement and themselves with mud. They had a long bath that night and are not aloud outside during the day anymore, but we still love them.

2007-08-01T21:29:00.000-06:00

For mother’s day I (David) took Jill to Seattle to see the Mariners Yankees game. Jill was rooting for the Yankees so she wasn’t allowed to be seen with my Dad and I. Derek Jetter did have some great hits (he was especially a hit with my wife.) David SR worked his skills and got Jill and I an upgrade on our seats and moved right behind the plate to get some great pictures.

This is the view from where we were sitting aren't baseball player a beautiful thing.

We had a lot of fun in seattle. The game was my favorite of corse, but we also went to the zoo, toured down town and the water front.

They have these sweet chairs around this fountian that look like eyes. We got a picture in one but didn't know daves dad had taken the picture already.

This Picture Cracks me up.

Seattle is beautiful is just needs More sunshine : )

Dave got some really good pictures of the animals at the zoo.

Lake Tahoe

2007-07-25T15:41:00.000-06:00

We went to visit Kelli & Matt this weekend in Carson City for our Anniversay and my(Jill) Birthday. Can you believe I am 24. Neither can I. We had a lot of fun. Dave got to use his new golf bag so he was happy. We went to Tahoe the last day we were there and got fried. Apperantly sun screen has a shelf life of about 9mo. I think our sun screen is about 4 years old. I t was fun getting to see Kelli & Matt and their new cute baby Abe.