Brandon's Twin...

I know these pics are all pretty much the same but there is a purpose. Ok, for those of you who know my brother Brandon. Here is his little twin. Markie looks so much like Brando in these pics. That's a good thing. (your so HOT Brandon) lol. What do you think, doesn't he?

Preschool....

Markie loves his preschool class so much. He always asks, "Go to preschool Mommy?" He especially loved the Fire Truck lesson. And we are so sad we lost one class mate. Little Syd (Markie's girlfriend). But Markie still likes it.

Catch'in Up!

So, I haven't posted forever. But we have had lots of visitors and tons going on. Ashlee and Rico came to see us a few weeks ago. Markie loved it! We are just waiting for their sweet little baby to come any day now. Markie is more in love with Graham every day. He likes to lay right next to him all day. Graham looks just like DeLoy more everyday and Markie looks so much like me lately. Graham is seriously an angel baby.
He is so sweet
He goes to sleep really easy
Smiles all day long
Makes the cutest sounds
Sucks on fingers
Loves his bouncy seat
Sticks out his toungue
Loves taking baths
Has serious gas
Likes Daddy to hold him
Markie is talking so well. He has hit that shy (or acting like it) stage. His favorite things are:
The wiggles
Singing the ABC's
Cars
Helping bag food in the produce section
Styling his hair funny ways
Dancing
Riding his bike
Playing

Tagged...

I've been tagged! I was tagged by my sister in law Amanda, so here are my answers!

A. The rules of the of game are posted at the beginning.
B. Each player answers the questions about themselves.
C. At the end of the post, the player then tags 5 people and posts their names and then goes to their blogs and leaves a comment, letting them know that they have been tagged and that they should read your blog.

10 years ago.....1998....
I was 12 years old, almost 13. Which would make me a Beehive. I was in 7th grade at Becker Middle School. I played the flute in the band and was taking lots of dance classes. I think this was the year I first held a boys hand, Daniel Pearce was his name. My best friend was Allison Brown. I also played on a city basketball team this year. My mom started letting me wear lip gloss and a little bit of mascara. Whoot wooo! I was such a teachers pet. I was a student aid and hung out with my teachers at lunch time. I guess I thought that was cool. lol. I had tons of cute friends Jentrey, Brittney, Erin, Mel, wow I can't believe I had forgotten about these girls! But, I really just liked to hang out at home with my siblings. I would ride bikes with my little sister to the
"lake" and go to the market there to get salsa fries. Yummmy! This was probably the year we stole duck eggs from there and tried to hatch them in our closet with a lamp. (it didn't work)


5 things to do on my list today....
1. Do the dishes and clean the bathroom
2. Update my blog
3. Workout for the first time in a year
4. Watch American Idol (I can't wait)
5. Spend time with Markie


Snacks I enjoy....
Of course anything chocolate
Chips and salsa
Fruit
Wheat Thins


What would I do if I were suddenly a billionaire....
Spoil DeLoy
Pay off our school loans
Buy a house
Send my parents on a trip around the world
Accounts for kids school and missions
Get a personal trainer
A killer wardrobe
Help those in need
Travel


3 of my bad habits....
1. Biting Nails
2. Saying words like "shut up" in front of Markie
3. Staying up too late


5 places I have lived...
1. Las Vegas, Nevada
2. Provo, Utah
3. San Jose, California
4. Does Orem count seperate from Provo?

5 jobs that I have had....
1. Runner
2. Receptionist
3. Dance Teacher
4. Waitress
5. Mom


5 things people don't know about me...
1. I love lotion and hate how dry skin feels. I do the rub down with heavy lotion DAILY!
2. Sometimes I am very shy
3. I would love to be a surgeon
4. I am a germa-phobe
5. I have a tattoo

I am tagging...
Ashlee Jensen, Mary Stuart, Allie DeLaPaz, Tammy Gregory, Nicole Peterson, Becky Shipley, Janelle Bradford
And I don't have a tattoo!

Sooo...

I wanted to post some pics of my 3 boys. Because I am so in love with them. This is Markies new suit from his Grandma and Grahams face is more beautiful every day.

So, we are doing great. Except for the terrible chest cough, congestion, 102 degree fevers, green snot, runny diapers (which include diaper rashes) and sickness that the kiddos have! My poor little buddies. I get so stressed when they are sick. I know they aren't gonna die, but I still kind of freak out. You know how it is. The no sleeping, making sure they are still breathing. And I get so anal about everyone washing their hands, no one touch the baby, disinfecting the binkis.... I can't wait until this week is over. I haven't wanted to leave the house much so Graham wouldn't get sick, but I guess this house has plenty of germs.

Markie is doing so much better adjusting to our new little life. He is now IN LOVE with Graham. If he can't hold him the very second he wants to, he criiiieees. But he has now figured out how to climb into the bassinet. AHHH!

My sister Ashlee and her hubby Rico came to visit us for a week. It was so fun and great for Markie to have attention. Our Hubbies got us hour massages for V-day. It was so much fun to go together. The weather has been beautiful. So we have been swimming and BBQing. We only have about 3 months left here. I am trying to take everything in before I go. I am kind of getting sad.

Grahams Photo Shoot and Markies Old One

Thanks to my awesome friend Janelle! I have these beautiful pictures of my little Grammie. I just love them. We did them in Markies room while all the kiddos ran around. So there are some pics here of Grams and his two girl friends. You won't find Sydney in them, because she is still Markies girl! Thanks a million Janelle!
This slide show is of Markie when he was the exact same age. I was going through old pics of him to see how much they look alike. Well, what do you think? Are they twins? Besides the 2 pound difference?

Graham...

Markie Turned #2!

Happy Birthday to the sweetest, cutest, funniest, coolest little man I know! Markie turned the BIG #2 today. Wow I can not believe how time goes by. My mom put on a great little party for him today. (Good thing, because I wasn't exactly up to it, lol) Thanks Mom! We of course had Lightening McQueen everything, balloons, and lots of fun gifts. His favorite things were his kitchen and his train set. He played hard all day long. I just love my little guy so much. Words can't express what he means to me. He just makes everyday so much fun. We love you buddy!

Little Graham

Our beautiful little man is finally here. He came Monday the 28th at 10:06 am. Weighing 6 pounds and 18 inches long. We actually left without putting a name on the birth certificate, but I think it will be Graham DeLoy Blanchard. After laboring at home for 6 hours I decided to head for the hospital at 5 in the morning. He looks just like his brother did but smaller. Labor was a breeze, he is sleeping great, and he is a champ at nursing! Wow, the second time around is so much easier! Markie is such a good big brother. He loves to touch his eyes, pat his head, and give him a binki. We are so grateful for our two little men. They are our whole world. Their little spirits in our home are such blessings. I love being a mommy. Thank you to everyone who came to visit, called, and signed up for meals. We have the best family and friends ever! And thanks especially to my mom for coming out and helping me!

He's Here!!

In the Life of Markie Blanchard....1st Episode

This is a very fascinating interview starring Mark Albert Blanchard. His answers are real and down to earth. We have had so many fans with the desire to really get to know this fabulously intriguing human being. So now we will have monthly interviews asking what really goes on in the life of Markie Blanchard. Stay tuned....And if there are any questions you have been tossing and turning over just leave them in your comment and we will be sure to ask them.

My Little Athlete??

Markie plays the wii everyday and does a great job. As soon as he wakes up he runs and gets the controllers, brings them to DeLoy and says, "game daddy, game!" But today he was totally spazin out when he would swing the wand. He was so tired and focusing on the floor rather than the screen. I was watching from the kitchen and couldn't help myself..out came the camera. When I was laughing at him, he starred me down. That just made it funnier. I just can't get enough of him!

My New Niece!

My Big Brother Steve and sister in law Misti had their first baby this week! I am so excited and happy for them. Baby Madison Lea Albright was born at 7.2lbs. She is sooo beautiful. Congrats you guys! I can't wait to see her. My favorite pic is of her in her car seat....precious!

Christmas in Vegas!

This year we spent Christmas in Las Vegas with my family. We had so much fun. It was sad to leave. Markie was spoiled rotten as you can see. He loooves his new piano and Lighting McQueen stuff. DeLoy and I got a Wii from Santa!! We love it, but I am now sooo BIG, that I can't move fast enough to play very well. LOL. Just wait until I am not prego..I'll be kicking everyones butts!!(Except for Brandons) Baby number 2 and Markie got lots of cute matching outfits...I can't wait! DeLoy told me before we left he just wanted to play with Markie everyday all day. So that is what we did. Played in the tree house, swing set, hot tub, movies, bike ride, Mc Donalds, the Zoo, pretended to sing songs and give talks at the pulpit. (see pics) My sister Nicole had her first baby boy and it was so fun to see him. He is adorable. Markie loves the attention that never stops the whole time we are there. We really enjoyed just hanging out with everyone and getting to visit. I even got to see some of my friends well I was there and go to dinner with the cousins! Thanks for a wonderful vacation!

Family Pictures...