12 on 12: October

1=> Aisley asleep on Grandma Patsy's lap.
2=> Dinner- chicken-bacon-ranch wraps. YUM!
3=> Grandma working on knitting my blanket.
4=> Aisley and Daddy... Daddy mostly watching the BYU game. ;)
5=> Cute baby girl sitting up on the couch.
6=> Aisley and Daddy cheering for BYU!
7=> Keaton in his game day clothes with his football.
8=> GO BYU!
9=> Keaton getting a drink mid-game from his tiny Dasani water bottle that Grandma Patsy brought for him from her airplane ride her. Keaton's fav gift ever! (Who would have known!?)
10 and 11=> Cuddling with my baby girl.
12=> My BYU Jamberry nails. We {heart} BYU!

12 on 12: September

1=> Love waking up to this face- even at 4 o'clock in the morning.
2=> Sleepy baby.
3=> Momma's milk.
4=> More sleepy baby.
5=> Reading books with Grandma Melanie- Keaton's favorite!
6=> Awake! (If only for a minute.)
7=> Aisley and Grandma Melanie.
8=> Sleeping... again. :)
9=> Keaton thought he would be helpful and give Aisley her binky while she was sleeping... :)
10=> Keaton loving him some candy corn! We are addicted around here!
11=> Such a sweet sleep baby we have...
12=> Taken after a much needed, nice, long shower- post bump picture.

12 on 12: August

1=> Keaton's new fav- his rocket ship key ring from his trip to DC with Grandma, Grandpa, Uncle Curtis, and Aunt Miryka. :)
2 and 3=> Keaton playing with his mini race cars on the zoo slide.
4=> So true, right? And, just what I needed to read on this particular day.
5, 6, 7, and 8=> Love him. So in love with him!
9=> Clean make up brushes. It had been way too long.
10=> Update on the blog about our visit from Justin's family!
11=> Dinner. Frozen pizza has been a staple around here lately...
12=> Debating whether it is worth it to bend over and clean up Keaton's choo-choo train... nope!

12 on 12- July

1=> Keaton was not able to get enough of these 2 girls while they were here visiting. They gave him non-stop attention and he loved every single second of it!
2=> Attempt at getting a picture of Keaton in his new hat that Grandma Melanie sent with Maddie... You can't see it but it's a very cute Mickey Mouse hat that says "Just Hangin' Around."
3=> Keaton and Brookie on our way to New York.
4=> Keaton and Mad on our way to New York.
5=> The rain that seemed to follow us from Maryland almost all the way to New York.
6=> Treats for the drive. Mmmm... And old favorite and a new favorite- AirHead Bites!
7=> Checking on my phone's GPS to see how much farther we had to go...
8=> Sunflower seeds- to help keep Justin awake for the rest of our drive.
9=> Keaton and Brooklyn...
10=> A text from my mom.
11=> The kids getting sleepy while watching movies...
12=> And Keaton, still awake at least an hour after the girls crashed...

12 on 12: June

Keaton and I had a pretty lazy day yesterday and I really had to stretch to find things to take pictures of... so, this 12 on 12 is pretty boring... better luck next month? (And, well, sadly May came and went and I missed doing 12 on 12 altogether! Oops!)

1=> Keaton enjoyed spending a little time riding his bike around on our small patio outside yesterday afternoon.
2=> I wrote cards to a family member and a good friend as wedding congratulations.
3=> Justin bought a new phone with his birthday money. The screen is huge! And overall the phone itself is a big upgrade from his old one. Justin is now joining the smart phone world!
4=> Wishing I had money to buy a bunch of baby girl stuff on Amazon...
5 and 6=> The boys went on a bike ride. :)
7=> I stayed home and thought about how fun it will be when our baby girl joins our family!
8=> My almost 28 week bump.
9=> The diaper bag I want... it costs sooooo much money!
10=> One of the several DISGUSTING bugs we have found in our apartment... needless to say I don't sleep as well at night worrying about where these suckers are hanging out! (And this one is a SMALL one compared to others we have found.)
11 and 12=> New Jamberry nails... I decided to put them on while watching The Big Brain Theory with Justin. Our new fav show. Too bad the final episode of the series is next week!

12 on 12: April

1=> Woke up (in Utah) to this sweet boy yelling from his room- "Mom! I'm happy today!" A phrase I frequently hear from this kid that never fails to make me smile.
2=> Keaton riding the bike at Grandma Melanie's house. He was so proud that he could do it all by himself! (Except for the steering part... he needs to work on that a little!)
3=> My new set of nails, which I think I so fun and flashy!
4=> Elder Norman's birthday card all ready to mail. Keaton picked a Wreck it Ralph card ($3) for uncle Curtis, although when he sees this picture on my phone he never fails to remind me that he wanted to get the Phineas and Ferb card ($8) that played music and talked. Yeah, that wasn't going to happen, sorry kid!
5=> 19 weeks- my baby bump.
6=> My sister BreAnne and I set up a booth at the dance competition that I came home to watch my little sister Maddie dance in for Jamberry Nails...
7=> It turned out really cute. Too bad we didn't sell a single set of nails... Boo...!
8=> My girl Brookie cookie right after dancing her solo routine. Wow, she is one super cute and amazing dancer!
9=> And, apparently the judges thought so too! Brooklyn won queen in her age group! Way to go Brookie!
10=> Take 1 (love that face! ha ha!)- right after Maddie found out she also won queen in her age group for her solo routine! She did FANTASTIC! I loved watching her dance. Although it made me realize my baby sister isn't really too much of a baby anymore!!!
11=> Take 2- that's better. :)
12=> Two of my favorite girls in their crowns!

What a fun filled 12th I had. Much more eventful than most 12 on 12 days I've had this year!

12 on 12: March (better late than never!)

1=> Our new fav Disney movie- Wreck it Ralph! Keaton watches it like a million times per day. :)
2=> My overdue library book. I finally finished it while Keaton watched Wreck it Ralph.
3=> My only St. Patrick's Day decorations.
4=> Feeling lazy during naptime, so I browsed this Origami Owl "take out menu" instead. (Have you seen how cute these lockets are??? I love them!)
5=> Mmmm... my favorite girl scout cookies!
6=> Keaton wanted his picture taken...
7=> Twice. :)
8=> Continuing to be lazy after naptime by looking at the Jamberry nails booklet with all their colors, styles, and patterns.
9=> My Jamberry toes- to match my nails.
10=> And, once again, being lazy after putting Keaton down for bed.
11=> Watching Disney channel!
12=> But, just too prove I wasn't too lazy on March 12th, I did finish washing ALL our laundry by the end of the day!

12 on 12: February featuring mostly Keaton (like always)

1=> Frantically hurrying to finish this book so I could send it to my little sister Maddie for her 14th birthday!
2=> Lunch with Justin/Dad at the Picket Fence Cafe- YUM!
3=> Keaton enjoying his chicken strip and fries.
4=> A trip to the library to pick up our book club read for the month and a fun book for Keaton.
5=> Oh, we also borrowed Dumbo from the library.
6=> Keaton showing off how smart he is with his shapes. :)
7=> Keaton and his best friend- Todd the puppy.
8=> Finally got him to smile.
9=> Haircut time!
10=> Keaton loved watching himself in the mirror during his haircut.
11=> Some late night reading while cuddled up in our Valentine blanket.
12=> I want some... but even though I bought them weeks ago they still aren't open cause they go hard to fast once they are open and I love them soft!

12 on 12: April

01. One of Keaton's (very few) latest staples- cereal. He mostly eats it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
02. The "thank-you" cards I have been working on for co-workers and friends- my last day of work is on Tuesday, April 17th, and we move in just a little over a month from now. (I guess it is my way of saying good-bye?)
03. My new temporary drivers license. Horrible picture.
04. Cash from the bank. The only way we have money until we get our new debit cards.
05. A fun present for our wonderful babysitter. She has done such a great job watching Keaton! Thanks Aubrey!
06. Another of Keaton's staples- fruit snacks. He would eat the whole box in 2 seconds flat if I would only let him!
07. For Keaton's hair? His scalp is so very dry and I am not sure what to do about it!
08. The spot on our carpet that smells HORRIBLY of throw up! Keaton threw up milk there almost 2 weeks ago and I still can't get the smell out! Justin came home and asked if I was trying sugar to get the smell out. Ha, ha. It's an odor remover carpet cleaner that I left on over night.
09. I love my new wallflower from Bath and Body Works. :) Mmm, it smells sooo good.
10. What I do once Keaton is asleep and while Justin stays at the school till 2 am- get out my purse and my electronics and work on our budget, look at blogs, and make "to-do" lists. :) I know- I'm a fun girl.
11. My ipad! Justin surprised me for Valentine's day. I love, love, love it! I use it ALL. THE. TIME.
12. Oh, and look what I found- chewy, giant Nerds! (I'm hoping they taste the same as the Nerds jelly beans I love so much!) (I'll have to let you know, Ryka!)

P.S. Don't ask what happened to my 12 on 12 for March. I am really not altogether sure. It just didn't happen.

12 on 12: February

01. Keaton in my attempt to get a picture of him after church after his 1st time of going to the nursery! And he did awesome and stayed the whole time all by himself, might I add. :)
02. But, he was too interested in the SNOW coming down outside... (That's right folks it finally snowed here!)
03. And, too sad at his daddy for not taking him out in the snow with him to shovel. Just look at that sad face and those tears!
04. Can you see what Keaton's sees in this picture? (Justin's new little helicopter!)
05. Little People Valentine's Day set- boy style! :)
06. Our great friends, Matt and JeriAnn, over to have dinner with us and to play games after.
07. Us.
08. Imaginiff! Have you ever played before? It's a pretty fun and often very funny game.
09. Matt and JeriAnn brought ice cream for dessert... And, I proceeded to load my ice cream up with tons of sprinkles. My favorite! (Although I haven't even thought of eating my ice cream like this for years and years- what was I thinking!?!)
10. Our missionaries. My brother, Elder Adams comes home in just 1 week and 1 day! Go and check out his blog here!
11. Justin- in his usual spot- doing homework. :) (He didn't want me to take this picture, but I think it's a great memory for how hard he has worked for school!)
12. Our clean dishes after having friends over for dinner. (I really ran out of good ideas of pictures to take...!) There weren't too many, and there never are when we have friends over cause I have gotten smart and always use paper and plastic when we have friends over. It makes my night much more enjoyable when I don't have to watch a million dishes! And, thanks again Jeriann for helping with the dishes that I did have!

12 on 12: January

I am super excited to try out this 12 of 12 grid for the 2012 year! (Haven't heard of 12 of 12, I first saw it here, and I just really thought it was a super fun idea and finally decided for this new year I would love to "copy cat" it. Thanks Charlotte for the inspiration. :) You can also check out more 12 of 12 info here too.) But, here's the main idea, on the 12th day of the month you take 12 pictures to document the day. So, here is January- in my 1st 12 of 12 form.

01. Keaton. Wanting his mama to pick him up.
02. Keaton. Watching Word World, or Super Why! I'm not sure which, but he loves both these days.
03. The 13th Reality The Journal of Curious Letters- my current read at the time. Atop my books of poetry, my planner, and my Nook. My lifelines.
04. Keaton eating Cinnamon Chex. His current staple amidst a very short list of the only other things he will eat lately.
05. I think he knows he is a little stink. :)
06. Pictures of my loves, Winter decorations, and one of my many Scentsies. (Is that how you would spell it? I should probably know, but I'm stumped on this one.) Only wishing there was just a little snow- there isn't any here- outside to make it feel like there is a reason to even have my snowmen up around the house.
07. Keaton and daddy. And, of course, Keaton wants the camera.
08. Keaton and mommy. (I don't like this picture of me- at.all.)
09. "Okay, mom, that's enough!" He, he.
10. Keaton. Again. Wanting his mama. Again.
11. Justin, sitting in his usual spot. This boy always has some sort of schoolwork to do.
12. My new game on my Nook, "Words with Friends," which I have been playing daily with my mom and Auntie Michele. :)