Christmas is just around the corner!!!

I still cant believe that Christmas is two weeks away. Time has really just flown right by. I know people use that expression often, but this year it really seems to be true. Perhaps it's because I have a child now who keeps me on my toes and ultra busy.
I didn't type anything up and send it off with my Christmas cards so I thought I'd just use my blog for updating people on our life and what we have really been up to in 2009 and what we're looking forward to for 2010.

Tyson has been going to school full time and has a goal of becoming a paramedic and a fireman. His ultimate goal is to work in a larger city {ie: Vegas, Denver}
Next month He'll be starting the fire Academy here in town and will be doing volunteer work, as he really needs the experience before he starts working in a big city. I'm stoked for him because this is a huge goal of his... I'm also very excited that we will now have benefits!! Woohoo! :) It's about time! Dentist-- here i come!! ;)

I've been working at a salon near our house now since the end of July. I really like it there. I get along great with most of the girls which is hard to find in a lot of salons! Tyson and I also just recently became Valiant 9 teachers in the Primary in our ward. It's been fun so far. They are a pretty good bunch of kids. [thank goodness] :) I also spend a lot of time with our son. He's a very busy little boy and lately very needy! He's got a bunch of teeth coming in!! :)

Parks is now about 19 months old. I recently shaved his head {never will I do that again} The poor little boy looks like he's been going through chemo! haha.I decided to shave it because I was having a difficult time cutting it!! He move's SO much! He's still learning to talk but often jabbers away and looks at us as if we should fully understand everything he's saying! He's been making us laugh more and more lately and I love it. This year for Christmas I decided to purchase him a kitchen and pots and pan's! He loves to be in the kitchen with me! :) Tyson was teasing me about buying it all but if that's what he loves to play with, I'd much rather buy him something he'll enjoy! His favorite songs to sing are "Itsy Bitsy Spider" and "Patty Cake". He is still signing.. but only when he feels like it. Yes, he is a bit stubborn and often wants to be independent! :)

Anyhow, this is just a little update on us. We wish you all the best for 2010! I think we should make 2010 a year for a bunch of firsts! :)

God bless you all.
xoxo
The Irvine Family

Thanks.Giving

Thanksgiving was a lot of fun this year. We went up to Hill Air force Base in Northern Utah and spent some time with my husbands side of the family, and visited a few friends. Tyson and I have so much to be thankful for, but since he doesn't write in our blog I think I'll just go ahead and jot down a few of the things I am most thankful for:

1. Life. Just really to be alive and to be healthy and strong.
2. The gospel of Jesus Christ and to know what my purpose as a human being and a spiritual being is here on earth.
3. My son. It's the most amazing blessing to be a mother and to be blessed with the opportunity to raise god's children.
4. My husband. Hands down he's the man that I need most in my life. He's taught me more in the last three years about myself then I could have ever learned on my own. We've been through a lot together but it has really made us a stronger family. He's an incredibly hardworking an awesome daddy.
5.My family, and there Love. I have the most amazing parents in the world. I don't think I could live another day with out them. They have really showed me what "unconditional" love means... and I'm very appreciative of that.
6. A roof over mine and my family's heads... as well as food on the table. There are so many people who have lost so much lately and who don't have a home or any food. So, I am grateful to say that I do.

Tyson and I:

Parks playing outside:
Stacey, Tys' mom. Playing Frisbee.
Tyson's dad and Parks playing Frisbee:



Tyson. His mom & His Uncle-Scott.
Huge Moose.
Most adorable bum I've ever seen... his leg is stuck. :)

LOTS of post.

Sorry I posted so much today.... scroll down to read them all.. :)
Thanks!

Halloween.

My girl friend Keisha and I dressed up for work for Halloween.. I was a fairy/butterfly and she was an 80's work out instructor.
I took photos of Parks but they are on the video camera/camera and it's not letting my upload them... so I'll work on trying to get them up as soon as I can!

And it's THRILLER!

Tyson and I go to Thriller every few years and I absolutely LOVE it. I get all into it. The zombies walking around are so exciting. They are a show in themselves. :)
We got really good seats this year-- which I was stoked about! If you haven't ever been to the show... you need to put it on your things to do next year! It's a lot of fun and kind of gets you in the whole Halloween spirit!! This year I loved a lot of the skits... The chainsaw one is a good laugh!!!

We went to see Thriller at Tuacahn amphitheater here in Southern Utah. They've got some really good plays!!
http://www.tuacahn.org/

Paris and Parks

My Sister's little girl, Paris, comes over from time to time.... and she's a lot of fun.
She's four years old, and she says the funniest things.
Her and Parks play pretty well together.
We love you Pear! :)

Happy birthday to you....

Jake and Jarica's little boy Lincoln and Parks playing together.





Tyson and I just celebrated our birthdays. Tyson's is on the 12th of October, and mine is on the 16th of October. I had a really small surprise birthday party for him. He had no idea, so it was kinda fun. :)
I baked some delicious mini cupcakes and peanut butter cookies.. YUM!
Tyson turned 25 and I turned 23!!!
I still feel 19 some days.
Time flies.
I keep teasing Tyson that he's almost 30! :)
Thanks all for coming over-- I know it was last minute but it was fun to have you over.