Campbell Family

15 month check up

2011-12-16T10:49:00.001-08:00

McKinley's 15 Month Check-Up

We went to the doctor yesterday for McKinley's 15 month check up. She had to get two shots. I thought oh no big deal she will be fine. She hasn't reacted badly to any of the other ones she has gotten from the past. Boy was I wrong! She bawled and bawled the entire time at the doctor and on the way home. When we got home I gave her a bottle and she kept looking up at me saying ma-ma ow-ie and pointing to her legs! Break my flippin heart! She wasn't fevering so I put her in her crib and she took a good long nap. Daddy got home from work and I left for a few hours to go get my hair done. When I got home she seemed to be fine, put her to bed like usual...and then....BAWLING....crying for ma-ma! Let's just say I was up till after 2 this morning with a fevered, non happy, snuggly baby! After soothing and snuggling she went to bed, but this morning I had to give her some baby meds still. Poor baby! I really hate seeing her so miserable! She is down for a nap right now and hopefully when she wakes up she will be feeling much better! 15 month check up's are for the birds!

Clarification though, McKinley is growing perfectly and is healthy! Doctor said she was doing great! She is also starting to WALK dun dun dun! Finally! haha! She took a few steps the other day...maybe by Christmas we will have a walking baby...prolly not though she loves her knees! bahaha!

Height: 75%

Weight: 20%

Head: 5-10%

Laying in mommy's bed this morning all wrapped up

just wanting to lay there...if any of you know McKinley...this is very abnormal! haha!

Being a Mommy Makes Me Merry!

2011-12-02T13:02:00.000-08:00

Gearing up for the holidays! I hear my little munchkin in her room playing in her crib right now instead of taking a nap, and I just feel an enormous amount of happiness and gratitude of being her ma...ma! She makes me soooo happy and merry! McKinley is a ball of energy and keeps me on my toes. I cannot remember life without her. Our family has been blessed ever since she joined us! Here is to a happy holiday season, and being merry for the little things and the little blessings (mckinley's) in our lives!

She loves her da..da (those are the presents for my family to take to Oregon..no i am not that ready for Christmas yet!)

Riding in her sleigh loving the ornaments

She is Santa's lil' helper!

Bedtime Check

2011-10-27T11:26:00.000-07:00

Each night before James and I go to bed we go into McKinley's room to check on her. We love to say one last goodnight to our sweet angel baby.

Last night we walked into her dark cozy room and found this!

She had flipped herself the opposite direction, found a soft fluffy pillow to sprawl out on, took her blankies off, and made herself comfortable!

We had to take a picture!

She really cracks us up! McKinley even makes us laugh and smile when she is sleeping! She is such a good girl and James and I can't get enough of her!

She is ONE

2011-09-23T10:38:00.000-07:00

That's right...McKinley is ONE! We went in to the doctor today for her one year check up. We were a little late in the month going, because of my trip back to Oregon and with work things going on. Anyhow, it is over with and we are happy to report she is growing beautifully.

McKinley's Stats:

Height: 30 inches/ 75%

Weight: 19 lbs./ 25%

Head: 20%

She is eating "grown up" food and loving it. Her favorites are chicken nuggets, french fries, oranges, ice water, peas, and green beans. She loves juice boxes now too with some scooby snacks

McKinley born on Sept. 11, 2010

McKinley at ONE year old!

just because

2011-09-01T22:00:00.000-07:00

Just had to say...I am one lucky mom! I love you Boo Boo!

My Little Now Big Eleven Month Old

2011-08-12T22:05:00.000-07:00

McKinley is 11 months old! I can't believe she is almost a one year old! This time has been so precious and wonderful. I feel like it was just yesterday I was holding her in my arms in the hospital. Now look at her, she is wearing her big girl night gown for the first time...she is crawling all over the place...eating mac and cheese bahahah...totally being a family comic relief by throwing her hands up for sooo big...doing bye bye and starting to say buh buh in a sweet little voice...giving mom a high five! All I can say is...this goes by too quick! Slow down Miss. McKinley...mama wants you to stay a lil' baby please!

maui wowi

2011-07-21T13:41:00.001-07:00

My parents took our entire family to Maui in July when my brother Shane got home from his mission. What an amazing time we had! I loved this place so much. It was the most breath taking place I have ever been to. Thanks dad and mom for taking us to the coolest most beautiful place I could ever dream about! We are all very lucky and blessed to have you as our parents! McKinley is one lucky grand baby...she is spoiled...the pics say it all!

Miss.McKinley

2011-06-14T21:36:00.000-07:00

9 Month Stats

Height: 28" 75 percentile

Weight: 18 lbs. 35-40 percentile

Head: 25 percentile

McKinley is growing and healthy. We love her more and more each and every day. We are grateful that she is developing so wonderfully. She is scooting and army crawling her way around more and more. We had to lower her crib setting haha! Can't wait to see what's ahead next. It's always a new adventure and mystery with this very active baby girl!

Tub Time Is A Good Time

2011-05-26T21:14:00.000-07:00

After the tub...she wanted to ride on her horsey! haha! Giddy up boo boo!

McKinley loves the tub! I mean she is laughing and kicking as soon as she hears the water filling up the tub! We play and splash and get all cleaned up. I love my time with her in the morning and night when we do tub time. Hopefully she will always love the tub and enjoy getting cleaned up after a loooong day. Have I mentioned she is on this kick of waking up at the break of dawn and not wanting to take as many naps...she's growing up...sigh...and that is why I am going to say goodnight!

Mommy Loves Boo!

2011-05-10T11:47:00.000-07:00

This is what made my mother's day so great.... love you boo boo!

I also have a wonderful husband, who cleaned the ENTIRE house for me on Sat. morning, bought me a new skirt for church, and a new shirt for Hawaii, made breakfast for dinner on Sun. and then cleaned it all up! What a man! What an amazingly handsome and loving man I have for a husband! I feel spoiled, pampered, and loved! I love this whole mom thing!

See what I mean...good looking:) haha he is going to kill me!

My Little Sidekick

2011-04-15T14:13:00.000-07:00

My Little Sidekick...and her bunny easter basket haha!

Playing outside in the sunshine!

My sidekick and I have a blast. Today we played on her blankie outside for awhile, and then we took a walk around the neighborhood. McKinley decided to talk to everyone outside on her way around...she laughed and cooed, kicked her shoes off, squirmed around and squealed with delight. Anytime I take this baby outside when the weather is nice enough she has a blast! I am going to have to invest in a mini pool for her to sit and play in this summer and a lounge chair for myself. I can tell we will be spending a lot of time outdoors! Lather up the sunscreen for the baby and bring on the diet coke for mama!

Chick Me Out

2011-03-24T13:37:00.001-07:00

She has to be the cutest little spring chick I have ever seen! I just can't help myself, McKinley is so patient and loving to her mommy to allow me to do this with her. I tell James all the time, this kid is my sidekick, and I do love every minute of it. We do everything together! I am the lucky one! She sure is a blessing and gift!

Six Months Already

2011-03-11T21:27:00.000-08:00

We love our baby girl...Hi McKinley!!!!

Out for a walk...loves her new ride!

McKinley Rian Campbell....six months today whoop whoop! Isn't she cute!?!?

Baby McKinley is six months old today, and to celebrate we went to the doctor for a shot...woohoo! She is our little trooper and did amazing. She is one tall baby, still 85-90 percentile 26 1/2 to 27 inches tall...she was squirming so it was hard to get an accurate measurement, they took the smaller of the measurements haha. McKinley is 16 pounds putting her at the fifty percentile mark, and her head use to be only 15 percentile but is now a whopping 35-40 percentile hahahahahah...this made us laugh so hard. She use to have the tiniest little head, and both James and I have noticed that her head has been getting larger. She just keeps getting smarter I guess:) We have one healthy baby and a lot to be grateful for. The doctor said she is such a strong baby with amazing abs...both dad and mom are jealous! Prediction from the doctor is she will be crawling and walking in no time....NOOOOOOO....where is my tiny lil' newborn! I love baby mac so much and can't even express how much I love being her mom. It is the most rewarding job and experience anyone could ever have. James and I could not be any luckier, she is the BEST baby ever!!!

McKinley is a BIG Girl!

2011-01-14T22:30:00.000-08:00

McKinley is a big girl now, first time in her highchair tonight! We went to the doctor's today for her four month check up and shots, ouch! I hate it! haha! She's a trooper and doing great though! The doctor's and nurse's loved her and she was putting on the show for them, laughing and smiling being the lil' ham that she is. Still has a pea head 20 percentile, but holy cow she is a tall baby girl, 26 inches long 97 percentile, and skinny minny for her height at a whopping 14 pounds! Doc said she looked great, healthy and happy! We can start feeding her rice and then move onto other foods, but boy oh boy, this lil girl hated every second of trying it tonight. She just wanted her bottle. Second try tomorrow, let's hope we can have better luck. McKinley is the sweetest and most precious baby EVER! We love her so much and look forward to many more fun experiences with her. Love you boo boo!

4 Months

2011-01-09T18:21:00.000-08:00

Can you believe this little angel is almost four months? On the 11th! Just a few days away! She goes to the doctor's on Friday for her four month shots and check up! I am the luckiest mommy, McKinley is the biggest and best blessing in my life. I am so thankful to be able to watch her grow everyday at home. I am extremely lucky to have a husband who wants me home with our baby, and makes it possible for us to do this. Shout out to James, I love you! She's a keeper!

I'm Thankful For My Lil' Turkey

2010-11-17T20:25:00.000-08:00

I love my sweet sweet baby girl. McKinley is the best lil' baby girl in the world! I can't believe it's been over two months since she was born! Love her!

she loves tv

2010-10-18T07:08:00.000-07:00

Chilling at night in her jammies watching tv

waiting for dad to get home, thanks aunt linzi for the pink shoes....grrr:)

she really does love that daddy of hers

pulled out some of her new toys, she is still a bit small for them but it was fun for a minute

McKinley is a little over 5 weeks old. I love her so much!

McKinley is 4 Weeks

2010-10-11T15:19:00.000-07:00

My baby McKinley is already 4 weeks old! She is doing great! Sleeping better, eating great, smiling, and loving her mommy and daddy! I just love her to pieces, my life is much better with her here with me. I love that I get to spend each day with her, and watch her as she grows and develops, seriously she does something new everyday.

Ghana Shout Out

2010-10-03T19:21:00.000-07:00

Elder Wardle this is for you.... McKinley can't wait to meet you!!!

Pics of my baby mac

2010-09-16T11:48:00.000-07:00

Strawberry lovin'

Family shot before going to the doctor's office

Daddy bought me my lamb...baaaa

I am the cutest

I love my Grandma

Snuggle time with Grandma

Ahhh... I think I want another bottle

Stretchin out

All wrapped up in her lil' bath towel

First time getting a sponge bath at home

Introducing Baby McKinley

2010-09-14T21:26:00.000-07:00

Getting ready to go home, thanks Aunt Linzi for the blingin' outfit...the nurses thought I was the cutest lil' baby in the world.

Mom getting a little snuggle time. She loves to be snuggled and cuddled! I love her!

Dad taking care of his Big Mac. He can't get enough of her.

In the car, she slept the whole car ride home. What a precious lil' thing.

Introducing McKinley Rian Campbell

Born Sept. 11, 2010 6:24 p.m.

8 Lbs. 11 Oz.

20 inches long

Back on track

2010-08-24T15:42:00.001-07:00

So my results came in today when I went to the doctor's this morning. Nothing is wrong with me right now!!!! haha!!! HURRAY! They are watching my blood making sure I am producing enough of it...boy o boy!

Baby is doing great! Cute as can be!

Still on schedule to have her in Sept!

Life is good. I am happy to finally get some good news. It's about time!

ummm...eventful hospital visit AGAIN

2010-08-21T09:38:00.000-07:00

So I went in for my weekly NST on Thursday. Everything went great except the three hour wait. The nurse told me I was having great contractions and the baby was moving beautifully. She said she thinks I will be in to deliver within two to three weeks. I left pretty happy, good results and baby is doing fine.

Well, yesterday my doctor called me from her cell phone pretty late into the afternoon early evening. She said from said lab tests she collected I had become very anemic and my platelets had been dropping significantly. Basically my blood count was too low, she was concerned, and I had a headache I could not shake at all for the past two days and I have been very dehydrated. She ordered another NST for Friday night. James and I made our way to the hospital around 6:45 pm. They took SO MANY tests, could not find the baby's heart at first which freaked the crap out of both James and I, more blood work and wanting to put me on an IV, and a lot of sitting and laying around. By 8 something, the nurse came in and told us that depending on how my blood work came back within fifteen minutes I had a very good chance of having the baby tonight or early morning. I thought I was going to pass out haha! James too! Blood came back and they said luckily I could go home as long as I would be on semi bed rest meaning, I cannot exercise anymore, walk around even the mall or grocery store, no cleaning or lifting anything...basically I am going to be bored out of my freakin mind! I go back to the doctor on Tuesday, hopefully we can get some things straightened out. haha!

All I can say is, I am sorry MOM, this baby is doing exactly what I did to my own mother when she was preggo with me! I cannot believe I caused this much BLAH to her haha! Hopefully I can hold out still and have the baby around the 22-24, we will see! Sorry for the long boring post, I know that family in Oregon and Africa are anxiously waiting to hear what is going on this is mostly for them.

Blessings

2010-08-17T14:10:00.000-07:00

Today we went in for yet another doctor's appointment. Further testing has to be done, because the doctor was concerned of me being in pre term labor. Everything came back good, just a sore back and tummy. Blood was drawn which is nothing new to me now, doesn't even hurt anymore haha. Blah blah blah...all the usual stuff. Swollen feet and fingers, extra poundage from extra water, boy could I complain anymore....BUT

I sat in the car with my wonderful husband after the long appointment and felt the over whelming feeling of gratitude and happiness. I was given the most amazing opportunity to carry and be pregnant with my own baby. What a joy this pregnancy really has been for both James and I. We are on the downhill stretch now, only having four weeks to go probably. I wouldn't change a thing, I wouldn't change any sore pain or any blood prick nothing because I know that Heavenly Father gave me a blessing, and she will be here very shortly. Looking at her on the ultrasound screen brings tingles to me, excitement, and eternal love. We just want her to get here healthy and happy. So no matter what you here is going on in my pregnancy realize, I am happy and willing to do whatever it takes, because I am blessed. She is totally worth everything. I am the lucky one for sure.

#2

2010-08-12T20:30:00.000-07:00

So I went to the hospital again today for NST # 2! Baby is looking healthy and I survived another week! Going to the doctor again Tuesday, we will know more, but looking like I will survive another pregnancy week! Woohoo! My mom booked her airline ticket and we are getting ready for the countdown. Also my other family members are probably going to make the big drive just for one day to see that lil' rat, and hold her for just one day. My family is the best, I can't wait to see them and for them all to meet my lil' baby! This has been a looong but good week. I am counting my blessings.

Two and a half hours of....

2010-08-05T14:47:00.000-07:00

Hospital visit went well today...long...but well..did i mention i was there for two and half hours...LONG! Non stress test went well, baby and mama are doing great! Off to do this all over again next Thursday, life is grand being pregnant in the last few weeks. It is all worth it, it is all worth it. At least baby and mama are healthy, I can't be too mad now come on!

this baby is a diva

2010-08-04T14:26:00.000-07:00

Went to my doctor today. Loved it! She told me that the doctors at the hospital were over speculating, and not to have any fear right now. She said the baby was tipping the scale maybe up to no more than four pounds right now at 32 weeks. She said that was one hundred percent okay and normal. Thanks heavens, I was getting afraid haha! The ultrasound was so special today, we could see all of her sweet features and even the hair on top of her head! James is sooo pumped haha! Her eyes, lips, and cheeks are just so precious I can't wait to get ahold of her and see her and squeeze her (not too hard of course)!

We're on the countdown. Of course anything can happen now that I have to go to the hospital weekly for non stress tests, but it looks like baby campbell will come between 37-39 weeks if everything goes as planned. Only a few more weeks till I bring this baby into the world. My mind is spinning and my body is aching hah! Tomorrow morning I go into the hospital for my test, I'm keeping my fingers crossed everything goes well! Updates soon promise!

1st Hospital Visit Check

2010-07-29T12:30:00.000-07:00

Well today I went into the hospital to have a special ultrasound done on the baby. Everything is fine, she is growing too fast though and is a lil' big haha!!! Chubby babies hahah! Who knows how big she will be when she actually comes, but it's not going to be no premie size that is for sure. I am measuring about ten days earlier than my due date.

I will be going in to see my normal doctor and the specialist doctor now, and going to the hospital weekly for non stress tests. The only fear right now is the baby's oxygen level, amniotic fluid levels, and my placenta tearing. If at any time these occur they are thinking I will have to go in for an emergency c-section. AHHHH!

Next appointment, this coming tues. Baby Campbell be good to your poor mommy!!! This is getting crazy and I'm ready to just have her!!!! But of course I want a happy healthy baby girl, so keep on doing your thing baby!!!

what's up doc

2010-07-22T08:49:00.000-07:00

Well we have had many doctor appointments these past two weeks. Thankfully, everything is fine with the baby. As for mama, there is a bit of concern, so I will be going to the hospital for non stress tests every week starting next week until I deliver sweet baby girl. I am alright and feeling fine, the doctors just want to be careful. Nothing for anyone else to worry about at all...PROMISE.

We had an ultrasound yesterday, and thankfully to prayers and support, our baby girl is right on track, measuring and kicking just like she should. Doctor said she weighs in right now at a whopping three pounds at around thirty weeks. Unless something drastic happens at a stress test, we will probably be having this baby in 8-9 weeks MAX.

Doctor Stuart is letting me go on one last mini vacation for James and I anniversary before I have to stay within the Ogden area until she is born. James and I are anxious and ready to bring this baby into the world. I know that everything will be alright, just trying to keep up on everything and think positive. It is all worth it in the end, especially when they put her in my arms. I hate the fact knowing that I have to go to the doctor and HOSPITAL every week until I deliver though, it's going to get old isn't it!!!!!! AHHH haha! As for the rest of this week...SEE YA LATER, me and the hubby are going to relax and try to get away for a stress free vaca!

Baby Girl Update

2010-07-08T06:44:00.000-07:00

Yesterday we had another doctor's appointment. It went well, no problems and nothing to be concerned about it, which is always a blessing. I had to drink that awful sugar liquid and have some blood work done, other than that, nothing new to report on.

I start seeing my doctor every two weeks now, wooohooo, on the downhill. She told me this is when things start going super fast.

Baby is kicking out of my shirt, crazy and a lot. It is so wonderful knowing she is kicking and moving around, gives me a peace of mind and heart. She seems to have her day and night confused though, makes for a grumpy mommy throughout the day though.

James also saw a doctor yesterday. Quite memorable. He cut his foot/toe on a friend's saw blade in his garage. We got a tetanus shot for him, so no more lockjaw for my hubby haha! Good thing he didn't need any stitches. It is still a little tender but he's a trooper! He claims his arm hurts now too from the shot bahaha!

Today is my baby shower! Whoop whooop! My mom and sister's are throwing me a lil' shin dig today, pics will be coming soon! Love them!

It's a.....

2010-05-18T11:42:00.000-07:00

GIRL!

Baby Campbell is indeed a baby girl! We are both so excited and can't wait to meet her! We are very blessed and love her so much already! We were going to wait to find out the gender, but I knew how much James wanted to know and after starting to do some shopping I knew I wanted to know too...two months...I made it over two months of being able to know and waiting...give me some props for that at least haha! Good thing we found out...we were thinking this crazy bouncing active baby was a boy...but she fooled us! :)

Can I get a big 3-0 shout out!

2010-04-30T07:39:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday James! What a special day it is today....it's James' GOLDEN Birthday! hahah! Today he is the big 3-0! I just wanted to do a shout out to the best husband in the world on his big birthday!
Happy Birthday James!

MJ Update

2010-04-13T09:57:00.000-07:00

Oh I never thought I would say this in a million years, but I just love going to the doctor's! haha! I love seeing my little baby! Holy cow, what a few weeks does. Our baby is growing so fast! Yes, the doctor know's what we are having...we do not hah! I love that James comes to each appointment with me and supports me through everything. He is such a good husband and I can already tell what a great father he will soon be. When the ultrasound began, the baby was just chillin we were thinking it was actually asleep. Then all of a sudden he/she didn't let us down, it put it's fingers in their mouth, crossed their legs, kicking like crazy! Wonderful feeling, heart rate still very strong and good at 146! Ahhh I just can't wait for him or her to get here!

I go in again in a few weeks and have to do a bigger ultrasound at the radiologist. I think it's the whole 3D ultrasound, sounds really cool, they did warn us to tell the doctor right away we didn't want to know the gender, because they said for sure we would be able to tell! hahah! HILARIOUS! Love it, and love this time in my life!

Jack and Lily

2010-03-31T07:39:00.001-07:00

James and I were in the costco last night, and found these adorable baby shoes! I know I know...we don't know what we are having and we are aren't going to until the delivery and we are way tooooo excited! We couldn't pass up the amazing deal and the store told us we can exchange or return the shoes after we have the baby! These were the selections we had made. Oh the joys of little baby boys or little baby girls! Jack and Lily shoes have become a favorite of mine already, sorry James haha!

Dr. Update

2010-03-24T07:13:00.000-07:00

So I went to the doctor's again yesterday afternoon. Everything is going great! Baby is growing like a weed and cute as can be! During the ultrasound the baby actually stood straight up on my stomach...it was hilarious! The doctor and us were both laughing so hard! Seriously this baby is sooo active, it wouldn't stop moving. James Jr. for sure hahah!
I'm feeling great, tired but great! Can't wait for spring break! Doc said we can identify gender by April 13th the next time I go in, but we are still deciding to wait!
Life is great for us right now! We are so excited and can't wait to meet this lil guy or gal. We love "it" already!

New News

2010-02-23T08:29:00.000-08:00

Campbell's are having a baby! We are sooo excited! James and I went in for our first ultrasound yesterday, and our little baby was moving all around healthy as can be! It was so amazing to see him or her moving around and see it's little heart beating. The doctor originally thought there may have been two of them in there, but then concluded there was just one little baby haha! It took a good couple of minutes though, James went white in the face hahaha! The doctor did comment on how happy and jumpy our baby is, I said it takes after there father, kicking it's legs in every direction and arms moving everywhere on the screen. It was hilarious! I hope the little thing takes it easy...good grief....I'm afriad of what it's going to feel like when I can actually feel him or her in there haha! Can I say ADHD already hahaha!
We are both sooo very happy and excited about the new addition to our family. Our new addition will be here hopefully no later than September 30th. Fall baby! Yep, it's going to be an interesting experience but so far so good! I'm just way happy that the baby is doing fine and is super healthy. Family could not be happier! My dad and mom are going to be first time grandparents. James' parents are thrilled, and brothers and sisters are excited too! Life is good right now!

RIP Felix

2009-11-18T06:42:00.000-08:00

Last night on our way to the store James and I were laughing and enjoying our drive until....a flash of black bolted in front of the truck...and seriously in a blink of an eye....we knew what had happened...a black cat had been hit by our truck tires.

There were two responses to this...

Ashley..." Oh that is too bad....poor cat...okay let's go shopping." As some of you already know I am not that fond of cats to me they are creepy and weird. My sympathy wasn't all that much even though I did feel bad that we hit it I'm not that heartless.

James..." OH MY GOSH!!!! AHHHH! Did that just really happen? I feel like crap...I'm turning this truck around! That poor cat has a family Ash, I have killed a family member!!!! AHHHHH.....I feel sooo bad..." and this continues for another thirty minutes as we circle around this cat in the road not knowing what to do with it because we are on one of the busiest roads in Layton.

Then as we almost get to our destination I ask with a sly grin what do you think his name was, midnight perhaps? And before I could even finish my sentence James yells FELIX! We named the cat we killed....and with that...this post is dedicated to poor poor Felix...RIP! haha!

My Little Brother!

2009-11-02T07:25:00.000-08:00

I finally got a picture of my brother who is serving a mission right now in Ghana, Africa! Oh I miss him so much, but am so so so excited to see that he is doing well! Love you Shane!!! For those who don't know my brother he is the one in the middle!

Charlie Brown Halloween at the Campbell's

2009-11-01T15:21:00.000-08:00

(James enjoying chocolate imagine that)

We had a lot of fun on Halloween. James dressed up as Charlie Brown and it was hilarious! He looked great. We had so many cute neighbor kids come to our house all night long. They looked adorable, and were so excited to show James and me their costumes. Some of our good friends from Syracuse and Plain City stopped by to visit and bring their cute boys over! Our neighbors came over a bit later to hang out and have some fun with the chocolate fountain (thanks Linzi) and a movie which to my dismay I fell asleep for probably eighty percent of it! I was wiped out! Sorry guys! However, we did have a good game of Yahtzee...which not to brag or anything but I WON!!! Haha!

Posh Pumpkin Party

2009-10-24T20:48:00.000-07:00

James and I decided to spend our Saturday night decorating our fabulous pumpkins! We tried something new and it was so much fun! Great date night fun in the comfort of our own home...nothing beats that! Thanks hun for a great night!

Savior of the World Tickets

2009-10-20T09:29:00.000-07:00

James and I bought our Savior of the World tickets today for Christmas this year! We love going to this performance! This year we are going December 19th because we will be in Utah this year for Christmas! I am already feeling the holiday spirit and it isn't even Halloween yet! haha!!! Can't wait!!!!

The Family

2009-10-14T07:37:00.000-07:00

I would be very ungrateful at this point in my life to not express my love and appreciation to my family. What a beautiful day it is today! I love my husband so much. James works so hard to make our life wonderful and full. He is my eternal companion, and I sure would not want anyone else to share this journey and experience with. He is my rock. James is a true example of compassion, strength, kindness, and love. He makes me a better person in every aspect of my life.

My mom and dad have sacrificed so much for their children. I am blessed to have been raised by such faithful and spiritual parents. They have built a foundation for me, that I am the most grateful for.

I love my sisters and brother. What examples they are to me. Linzi is a beautiful, smart, independent woman who is confident and caring to those people whom she loves. Madison is the baby of the family. She is loved more by everyone beyond words. Madison is a peacemaker, athletic, sweetest child you will ever meet. Shane is someone I look up to. He is serving a mission in Ghana, Africa right now and I will not see him for almost two years still. I miss him more and more. He is actively serving our Father in Heaven, and loving it! He is strengthening his Testimony while he is teaching others about their Heavenly Father's love for them.

Family is beautiful. Family is memories. Family is sharing and having faith in one another. Family is being there for each other when one is having a difficult time. Family is eternal. Family is forever. I love my family. I love going to the temple and feeling the love of my family while I am there. I love when I pray and fast for my family I feel the spirit, and know that everything will be okay. I am a blessed child of my Heavenly Father. He sent me to this Earth blessing me with a family where He knew love would always continue.

What We Have Been Up To

2009-09-20T15:38:00.000-07:00

The front of the house..you can see we have bark in now. (this update is mostly for family back in Oregon that never get to come over to my house as much as I would like so sorry if this is a boring post for the rest of ya)
James at our new computer and recently changed office set up...it will work for now.

I have started decorating for fall...hence the scarecrow and fall lights...the lights look so pretty at night!

Finally our vinyl lettering on the front door...I love it! Goes with our whole theme...with the bird bath in the front yard. I think it really turned out cute.

Miley Cyrus, Portland Ore.

2009-09-17T10:17:00.000-07:00

I am proud to say my two sister's and I went to the Miley Cyrus concert on Monday. Thanks Madi for inviting me to come with! Madison got three tickets to the concert for her birthday in June, she could take anyone she wanted, and she wanted her sister's to go with!
We had a blast! Watching Linzi and Madi rock out was hilarious! Party in the USA! haha! The concert was packed! I hope they had as much fun as I did!
Thanks to my family for making my trip up to Oregon a fun and memorable one. James survived without me for six days, what a trooper! Thanks to good neighbors he was very well taken care of and occupied.:)
While I was gone, I really missed my husband so much. This was one of the first times in our marriage where I was away from him for so long. James is really an amazing husband. I could not be any luckier of a person to have found someone I love and want to be with for the rest of forever. He had suprised me by putting up the blinds and drapes on the entry window that was WAY high (sidenote heard he almost tore the chandelier down doing it though haha), he also had flowers for me at the airport, and a cute welcome home present waiting for me when we got home from the airport, and even fixed our washer that was having some issues. I couldn't have been happier! I think I should go out of town more often haha just kiddin! Life is great! I love my family, and the people who try to make my life better and happier. We have a very blessed life and have a ton to be grateful for! It's all working out.

New Computer=Crazy and Timeless Fun haha!

2009-09-06T22:14:00.000-07:00

This would be James and I doing what we do best...goofing around! Haha...we just got a brand new apple imac...and as you can see we are exploring and learning all the new cool things we can do with the machine. I'm sure there will be plenty more entertaining things to soon post. Things are going great...loving life and loving being together! I sure am lucky to have this guy as my husband forever! So many laughs and hopefully many more to come!

What a cute guy behind me!

Bunches of Boxes

2009-05-18T07:36:00.000-07:00

We are moved in and loving our new place! I hate the never ending boxes though! Hopefully by this weekend we can park our cars in the garage haha! James has been amazing...everyday after work we try to take a load in, and he even got up way early in the morning Sat. and Sun. to move some storage into our basement. What a great husband I have! We are loving the space we have now! Besides my broken back from moving all the heavy furniture in I'm doing greeeat! P.S. Trying to move our very over sized couch down in the basement was noooo fun at all...First of all I got stuck down there for about half an hour until my father in law could come and try to help, and secondly it won't fit...now we need to find a happy home for our couch we just love sooo much...I'm not happy about this:( James is excited at the thought of getting a sectional or leather set down there because they come in pieces before putting them together....but I'm upset because it's just one more thing to buy eventually!

It's Official!

2009-05-08T06:23:00.000-07:00

Yes I am proud to say James and I have finally closed on our new home!!!! We are now living the American Dream haha! We could not be happier! We pick up the moving truck this evening and our official move is Sat. morning!

Almost Ready To Move...Final Inspection

2009-05-02T15:42:00.000-07:00

Glass door on the shower

Redwood Deck going down to the Patio Area

Fireplace Mantle

I Love This!

Come on in!

Welcome to our home!

Move in date...next weekend!

I Like New Carpet On My Socks!

2009-04-27T19:38:00.000-07:00

Carpet is in! Eeww...after looking at it on the blog...it doesn't give the carpet justice...it looks way more matted down and gross...trust me it is much better in person!

Feels good on the feet:)

2 Days!

I Love Electricity

2009-04-24T20:03:00.000-07:00

Stairs were poured, garage lights installed, doorbell
Stairway to the Campbell's Chandelier hanging around

Normal lights everywhere

Ceiling fans in the family room and master bedroom

Dining Room light

Canned lighting in the kitchen

Ceiling fan in the master

Lights in the master bath

Another view of the chandelier

Shattering of the Granite

2009-04-22T17:39:00.001-07:00

Main bath/Guest bathroom!

Steve-o aka inspector gadget this one is for you...looks like a beauty now! Thanks again! How's that cookbook by the way haha!

Sink in the half bathroom

Dirty kitchen sink...we love having this black quartz and granite sink...will be nice to clean and it is scratch resistant...it better be!

Granite is finally in....it's got shades of brown with black...

You can see how original it really is on the bar...it's got major brown splotches but we think it looks amazing and totally unique!

We have a garage door! Looks like driveway, stairs possibly, patio are all going to be poured soon!

So side story...our granite should have been put in on Monday, but it wasn't. I was feeling a little frustrated, but we were talking with Nate the builder and he told us that our granite did come in on time but the company hired to install the granite had a little problem. As they were hoisting the granite into the house one of the belts broke and the granite landed on the ground shattering into pieces...whooooopsies! Holy toledo...glad I didn't see that one!

It's Dinner Time in Our New Kitchen!

2009-04-19T14:52:00.000-07:00

Beadboard around the kitchen bar

We added some pull out drawers in the kitchen for easier use and storage

Finally!!!! The garage is poured...stairs go in tomorrow!

Master bathroom countertop...love the way it looks with the cabinets and tile

Main bath....looks great with the tile....good job to James...he picked the counter tops for the main and master bath...I did the half bath one downstairs.

Crown molding around all the cabinets..we love how the distressed look came out on the cabinets

Kitchen sink view...we added the valence overlooking the window for a personal touch...love it!

Half bathroom vanity...quite quaint

Looking into the kitchen minus the granite countertops coming Monday morning! We are down to about a week and a half before our clsoing day! It's amazing to think they are almost finished, but they said they would be. Can't wait to move in! Quick shout out to my dad for doing a home inspection with my sister Linzi...we appreciate it sooo much! James and I love our home and can't wait to start moving in!

Timber!!!

2009-04-10T15:49:00.000-07:00

master tub finished up

cabinets in master bath...just placed in the bathroom not installed yet

rock back splash in the master shower

Rock in the master shower....just needs to be glazed and cleaned up...looking better

Main bath vanity...it's called trusselwood....I don't know if you can tell it has that rustic "distressed" look to it

Kitchen cabinets

More kitchen cabinets

Front of the house

This is our home!!! Two weeks and hopefully it will be finished!!! I can't help getting so excited this is a dream come true for both James and I. We never thought in our wildest dreams we would be able to build a home we just adore and love so much! We are very blessed and I am thankful everyday for the blessings that I have in my life. I can't wait for memories to begin happening in this home of ours.

Mo' Tile

2009-04-09T20:40:00.000-07:00

Closet into office/bedroom...wanted to show some of the cool closet organizers

Master shower...they still need to grout the rock and glaze it...but looks amazing so far for a rock shower!!!!

Master Bathroom Jetted Tub...wooohoo

Main Bathroom Shower....all of the bathrooms upstairs need to be grouted tomorrow...James loves the soap dishes made out of some granite/quartz material

Railing going to the upstairs/loft area stained and done...just needs to be dusted and cleaned:)

Slicky Slide Floors

2009-04-08T18:04:00.000-07:00

Siding is being put up on the sides of the house and the back!

Washroom tile

Main bathroom tile

Master Bathroom Tile

Entryway tile

Fireplace tile with a mantle coming soon

Kitchen and Dining Room Tile.....For all those who were wondering or cared haha the kitchen, dining room, half bath, entryway, and laundry room all have the same tile! We just really love the way it has turned out so far.

Stucco Time

2009-03-29T17:34:00.001-07:00

This is how the front of our house will look! I really do love the way it turned out! It is a dark brown with a lighter brown trim. We wanted to be different, but still in the modern trend. This was by far the most challenging and scary decision we had to make when building this house. We just wanted it to look beautiful and we tried sooo hard to picture it when looking at those little swatches at the store. Our garage door and front door will be painted a dark brown too! Hope you all like it! P.S. move in date is April 29th!

Shut the Door

2009-03-24T07:16:00.000-07:00

It's coming together

Here is the latest update.... House is ready to stucco brick is up! Interior, shelves are being installed, banister put up, stairs are in, and painting is the next step!!!! I'm so excited to see how the colors look together...we chose colors called muddy river and tequilla haha! the walls and ceilings will be painted muddy river, and the doors, baseboards, and trim will be in tequilla! Can't wait to go tonight and see the progress after my late class! P.S. we have less then thirty days until the house is finished!!!!

Shout out to my cute hubby!

2009-03-18T12:33:00.000-07:00

Three years ago a very cute man named James asked me to marry him! It was an experience and memory I will never forget. Just wanted to tell my wonderful husband how much I love him, and how lucky I feel to be his wife! P.S. I said YES! hahah! Love You Campbell!

An Accident By the Basement Window

2009-03-12T19:18:00.001-07:00

It has been a very productive week at the new Campbell residence. They have finished insulating the house, the Sheetrock is in, and believe it or not the brick is done on the exterior of the home too! We would have taken pictures of the exterior but there is a huge dump truck in the front yard for scraps and garbage so we will wait for that to be moved. Tonight we met with the finisher who will customize all bedroom closets, laundry room, and hall closet. We also talked with the boys muddin' the house they were not happy campers because the meter for the heat hasn't been turned on yet ahhhh! City of West Haven watch out you are in big trouble! On a funny note I had my first accident at the house...unfortunately the steps to our house are not done so the only way to get in is to jump through the windows. Normally I have not had any trouble with this, but tonight was a different story. I jumped through the basement window and I landed but then....yes.....I fell hahaha! Right on my knee. Luckily nobody saw or I would have been so embarrassed. The one question I have though is....where the heck was my husband??? Oh he was already upstairs checkin everything out! Big trouble James....where's the love?

Scrub a Dub Dub in the TUB!

2009-03-05T13:41:00.000-08:00

This my friends is worth all the waiting in the world! You best believe I will be in this jetted tub every single day! Update...all the heating, plumbing, and electrical work is done. City inspection was today and insulation is tomorrow! Wooohoo!

Feburary 27 Update

2009-02-28T13:57:00.001-08:00

After just one week the entire house has been framed, the roof is up, and the arches outside and inside have been partially done, and the windows have almost been all installed! Next week our foreman told us that heating, electricity, and insulation will be done. We will see:) Today we went back to the carpet store, and we changed our minds from our previous choice. We love the new carpet we chose...it's a new one the carpet store just got! P.S. it was freaking hilarious watching Cindy Lou jump out the back door onto a bail of hay! Linzi and Shane hopefully will be coming to walk through it pretty soon too! Dad and Mom will have to keep the updating online for right now, but we are excited for you guys to walk through it too when it's completed! Dad is keeping us on our toes with all the inspection things to be looking out for. Oh, all the trash and extra boards in the front of the house are all picked up now!

Now it's a house

2009-02-25T07:08:00.000-08:00

Looking out the Master Bedroom Window

Hall Closet

Fireplace in the Family Room

Kitchen Area, Dining Room, 1/2 Bath

Well after one day of being in classes all night I came home tired and exhausted. James told me to look at some pictures he had taken on our camera, because he had gone by the house. Oh my goodness! I was sooo excited! They have been working like crazy! As you can see the house is pretty well framed...I'm looking forward to when the walls are up so I can visualize it a bit better!

Home Sweet I Can Start To See A Home

2009-02-22T14:52:00.000-08:00

Yay for the clear weather this weekend....you can see our house now has the basement and first floor framed...one more floor to go! Hopefully by the end of the week they may even have the house framed on the inside....I'm keeping my fingers crossed! It's looking like a wonderful start!

It All Begins With a Good Foundation!

2009-02-18T07:17:00.000-08:00

This is the beginning of the foundation being poured. Already within a couple of days it looks so different. I need to go take a few more pictures! I think they are going to begin framing this week or next. We had an ugly snow storm yesterday yikes!!!! Yay for mom....she's coming in town today so James and I are excited to show her our house and where we will be living!

And Then There Was LIGHT!

2009-02-13T11:55:00.001-08:00

James and I bought garage lights last night for our house! We love them! We have had our eyes on this one for a few months now. Always came back to this one so we bought three of em'....two for the garage door and one for the front porch! Can't wait to see what they look like when the house is done! Sorry the picture is so small...the lights are really quite large...promise!!! haha!

February Week 1

2009-02-06T07:15:00.001-08:00

It's a muddy mess!

James lookin good!

I just want to jump in it! haha!

They finally dug a hole!!!! Woooohooo!!!

Let the Digging Begin!

2009-01-29T10:31:00.001-08:00

Last Friday James and I signed the last of the papers for all of the permits and city regulations! In the meantime, we have been busy picking out all of the colors for the interior and exterior of the home. We also picked out our granite, tile, cabinets, fireplace mantle, lighting, and oh the list goes on and on. It has been so fun and so exhausting!!! James and I bought a chandelier for the entryway that we can't wait to put up! Pictures are coming as soon as the foundation is poured should be any day!

Christmas Tags

2008-12-10T09:51:00.000-08:00

1. Wrapping paper or gift bag? Both
2. When do you put the tree up?Around Thanksgiving
3. When do you take the tree down? Around the New Year
4. Eggnog?? No!
5. Favorite gift received as a child? Dolls
6. Hardest person to buy for?? My brother
7. Easiest person to buy for? James
8. Do you have a nativity scene? Several
9. Mail or email Christmas cards? Christmas cards.
10. Worst Christmas gift ever received? Chia Pet
11. Favorite Christmas movie? A Christmas Story...hilarious!
12. When do you start shopping for Christmas? All year long...really Octoberish
13. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? Prolly at some time I have
14. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? Sugar cookies
15. Lights on the tree? Love em'
16. Favorite Christmas song? Silent Night...haha...that's for you James
17. Least favorite Christmas song? ??
18. Travel at Christmas or stay home? Both, I love going to Oregon to see my family! Next year we will stay in our new home! I love doing both!
19. Can you name all of Santa's reindeer? sure can
20. Angel on the tree top or a star? Star
21. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? Both...I love it!
22. Most annoying thing about this time of the year? People in the stores
23. Favorite ornament theme or color? Earth tones
24. Favorite Christmas dinner? Honey baked ham
25. What do you want for Christmas this year? I don't need anything...!

December...Phase 1

2008-12-10T07:05:00.000-08:00

This is our new place:) It's just a bunch of dirt! I never knew I would love dirt so much!

It's finally true....we're gettin a house!

2008-12-08T13:35:00.000-08:00

We are sooo excited! We are in the process of building a brand new home in West Haven, Utah. It is an amazing process and so far really fun! When we found out we got it, I told James I had never felt like rolling around in dirt before now....it's our dirt!!! The home will be finished at the end of April the day before James' birthday! We will be updating and taking lots of pictures....we are hoping everything works out great!

Pumpkin Pie Anyone?

2008-11-13T13:44:00.000-08:00

Parent teacher conferences are winding down now for both James and I. James finished his last week, and I finished this morning. Twenty six conferences later...my voice is a little tender and hoarse. I am looking forward to the weekend, James and I are going to hang out with some friends and hopefully relax!
We are spending Thanksgiving with the Campbell Family this year. However, the Wardle Family will be spending Thanksgiving in Utah too! We are soo excited to spend time with both families and are eagerly waiting the arrival of "cookie"! It should be a blast with late night runs to the Dell Taco, after Thanksgiving Day shopping ritual, and late night movie runs to the redbox. I was debating making a homemade pie, but James started laughing and I have decided for that there will be no special Thanksgiving Pie! haha! Reminds me when I tried making one in college, and my dad was the only brave soul willing to try it, and by the look on his face would be his last time being the brave soul! haha...my family never let's me live that one down.

Our 1st Blog Entry

2008-09-17T20:29:00.001-07:00

So we are very new to this blog thing! James and I have been so busy with work it is unreal. We are both teaching 3rd and 2nd grade, and going to school at night. I am lucky enough to only have to go on Tuesday night; however, James has class Friday night and Saturday morning. This stinks for him and me! Anyhow, we are looking forward to our Provo and Rexburg visits. Love you all!