Addy's Dance Recital

Addyson began taking dance lessons last February. She is absolutely loving it and is really good at it, too! I think most of all she really loves watching herself in the mirror! At the end of each class her teacher lets them do a "princess" dance. Each girl gets a wand and then they get to free dance to songs. Addyson is always up front singing into the mirror dancing like a ballerina - it is so fun to watch.

A few weeks ago her dance company did their end of year recital. Addy did an awesome job. After they were done she told me she really liked being on the stage.

Here is the video from the recital. Addyson is the second from the left (the one already posing!)

Here's the latest

So I need to fill everyone in on what's been happening in the Fowler household - we've been busy!

Halloween was lots of fun. We actually had lots of trick-or-treaters. Had I known I would have bought more candy. I was looking forward to all the leftover candy, but the only stuff left was milk duds. Jer says it's because we have a yard now and are no longer the weirdos at the end of the street. Addyson went as a hula girl. Ella was dressed in a lady bug costume, but quickly freaked out while I was dressing her and then went to sleep.

Addyson doing the hula.



Before Ella's blessing I decided I wanted to paint the house before we had anyone over. I at least wanted to cover up the paint samples I've had on the wall for almost two years. My sister came over and helped me with it. I told Jer that I was doing an accent wall in the front room we're turning into a den/office room. I think he was a bit shocked at the color, but it turned out really nice.

The blessing turned out wonderful. Jeremie gave an awesome prayer. It was nice to have everyone over at the house afterwards. Thanks to everyone who came and brought food. I have to say that Ella was the prettiest baby. Her dress was so beautiful. It was so much fun to sew it with Grandma's supervision. I hope someday I have just half the knowledge she does. Thanks Grandma!!

I love this pictures. 4 generations!

Well, there you have it...the latest.

Some Pics of the kids

I wanted to share some fun photos of the girls.

Addyson returning to Ms. Julie's preschool.

My Girls!

I finally got around to it...

Okay, so it's been 7 months since I last posted. I've been busy. Let me fill you in on the latest and greatest...

The major reason for the delay in posting is that I've been busy incubating a baby! Finally baby Ella Vivian arrived on August 10 debuting at 10:36 pm. She weighed in at a slim 9 lbs 13 oz and was 22 inches long and a ton of dark hair! It has been an adjustment with a new baby in the house. I remember the first time I left the house with her - I had to pack a diaper bag and didn't know what to put in it. Unfortunately, Ella has reflux pretty bad. We've tried several medications that have helped a little, but she is still miserable. On top of that she also has colic. Fun times at the Fowler home! A few weeks ago at church (the only time I've ventured back since her birth) we talked about the plan of salvation and it's been on my mind ever since. We all knew what our life was going to be like before we got here - what the "plan" is. Well, some of you know I'm a planner (call it control). Some of you also know what a struggle it was to have more children. Well, had life gone according to MY plan and we'd had Ella several years ago, as I wished, I don't think I would have made it having two small children. I firmly believe that everything happens for a reason. Ella was born at the right time. A time Heavenly Father knew I would have the strength to deal with her struggles. It also helps that she is sooooo cute! It is amazing she is almost 8 weeks old!

Finally another post...

Okay so I hope you all read the part were it said be patient with me in regards to this blog thing. It has been crazy busy these last few months and things are finally settling down. Hopefully it won't take me 2-3 months to post again.
Let me catch you up on the latest....

• Addy turned 4 in January! We took her out for pizza and bowling to celebrate the big day. It was also the same day of the big wind storm that did major damage to our entire county. The news reported winds up to 105 mph. It was strong enough to blow siding off our house and shingles off the roof. The siding was finally fixed last week and the roof should be done this next week. We are having a brand new roof put on. I'm so excited. It will all be one color again - and one that actually matches the house!
• The new floor in the kitchen in almost done. Jeremie has been replacing the baseboards as I type. It looks really good. I'm very impressed by his carpenter skills.
• I applied to the Masters of Social Work at Utah State University (Tooele campus) in January. (Hence the blog delay. All free time was spent preparing my application.) I received the long anticipated phone call yesterday...I WAS ACCEPTED INTO THE PROGRAM!!!
• For those that do not know we are finally expecting another baby in August!! Hopefully we will find out soon whether it is a he or she. I'm feeling much better (again, another reason I wasn't blogging).
• We actually had a "snow day" here in Tooele! They closed the school. First time they've done that in 20 years. It was a crazy snow storm. We had drifts in our yard probably 4-5 feet tall! Jeremie tried to leave for work that morning around 6:15 am. At about 7:30 he came back and said the car was stuck in the road. Sure enough, about 2 houses away sat the Honda. He had to take the snow blower up the street and with Scotty's help the car was returned safely home!

I think that sums up the last few months. I will try and post some pictures of the latest happenings here with the Fowler's.
Stay tuned....