The Goddards

Our Christmas 2009

2009-12-30T14:45:00.001-08:00

Our Christmas was great this year! We made it to Price at 9:30 pm and really didn't have time to take photos of Christmas Eve. We ate some good food and opened our PJs. Then it was bedtime for the boy so Santa could come :)

What Santa brought AJ

His first glimpse of his presents

I love this smile!!

Riding his awesome Mickey Mouse 4 Wheeler. He loves that thing!

Merry Christmas

2009-12-24T10:02:00.000-08:00

Okay, so here is our actual Christmas card. I didn't have time to mail any out but, everyone should see this anyway. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! We love you all and hope you have a happy and safe Holiday season :)

5 AJs AHHHHHHH!

2009-12-23T18:18:00.000-08:00

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2009-12-18T20:40:00.000-08:00

Haven't had any time to make a card this year so here is this one instead... :)

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Gingerbread 2009

2009-12-18T10:23:00.000-08:00

Last night was our construction of our yearly gingerbread house. AJ was too busy eating the candy to notice the house but, it will be something he can enjoy in years to come :)

Also, my baby turned 20 months yesterday. It's crazy to think in 4 months he is going to be 2 years old!

I Think I'm being a Scrooge This Year...

2009-12-17T13:44:00.000-08:00

I am not normally a huge Christmas fan and this year has been no exception. The trees are up and SOME of the decorations (most are in the box in the basement). No lights are up outside and most nights I don't even turn on the tree.

With Jason working retail our Holidays just go down the drain. This year I am staying in Price for an extra 4 days to spend time with my mom and Steph so that should make for a good time. I really need some Christmas cheer!

19 Months

2009-12-09T09:48:00.000-08:00

I know I'm a little late posting these for he will be 20 months next week but, I just love them so much and you have to admit he is a cutie :) He got a hair cut and I think it makes him look so grown up! Which one is your favorite? Mine is the Black and White :) Gotta go but, tree and decoration pics to come soon.

Thanksgiving Koss Family Style

2009-11-29T22:45:00.000-08:00

Our Thanksgiving was great! The food was yummy and we love seeing family.

On Tuesday we took AJ to the Doctor because he had a fever and just wasn't feeling too good. Turns out the poor little guy had infections in both ears and a fever of 100.2. I hate seeing him sick :( He started feeling better by Thanksgiving but was still a little moody, and I can tell you antibiotics are amazing! He is pretty much back to normal and his fever was pretty much gone by Thursday night.

Well, back to our Thanksgiving activities...it has been a while since we have gone out shooting as a family and we figured that night would be perfect to have some fun.

Here's a great shot of where we were. Pinnacle Peak at sunset was great!

Jason with the shotgun

Yeah she's awesome! Best pose ever.

I love this man!

We enjoyed our Thanksgiving and I hope everyone else did too :)

Can't wait!!

2009-11-19T14:35:00.000-08:00

If you can't tell I am a HUGE fan of How I Met Your Mother, as is Jason. If you don't watch, you really need to check it out! If you are a fan of FRIENDS like me, it is around the same type of humor and the characters are just as entertaining :)

Proud Mom

2009-11-15T15:28:00.000-08:00

Today was AJ's first day in Nursery and it went very well. Once he saw the toys he let go of my hand and didn't even notice when I left him there.

I felt a little sad leaving him ( I have issues ) but I figure he's my first so I can be sad. It was nice to preform my calling and not have to chase a little one down the halls too.

So we had a good day even with a bonk on the head with another kiddo (the other guy took it harder than AJ did).

Inspiration...

2009-11-13T17:27:00.001-08:00

We watched the all new How I Met Your Mother today which we missed from Monday night and Alyson Hannigan was wearing this really cute outfit that I just loved and told Jason I just HAD to have it! I of course when on the search for the cheapest version possible :) Sorry I don't have a pic of her wearing the outfit so use your imagination. She was wearing a really ruffly purple shirt under a light grey cardigan with dark denim skinny jeans. Here's what I've come up with...I have the skinny jeans already...

She wore light brown thigh high boots over the jeans. So cute! I need help choosing the right boot. So here are some examples... thank you for the comments I have received so far:) I am aiming more towards #2 but, you can still comment and change my mind...

Let me know what you think. I am hoping for this as a Christmas present and if not then I guess I can wait our anniversary :)

Just For Fun :)

2009-11-11T21:49:00.001-08:00

I got 4 new backdrops for pictures to prepare for the cold weather coming up. I also moved my living room around so I can now use light coming through the window for great results. I wanted to know what everyone thinks of my new changes and my first try at my new studio look :) I also had the cutest subject you could ask for! This is the only one of him looking at me, but I think it ROCKS!!

AJ vs. Mickey The Mouse...

2009-11-06T12:16:00.000-08:00

For Halloween Grammy and Boppa came to visit. They surprised AJ with a Mickey Mouse, his favorite character on Disney. He loves him and has to have him all the time right next to him. And has to take his nap with Mickey too:) His favorite thing to do with Mickey is wrestle and it is a hoot to watch. The last time I caught them at it my camera was right there so you get to join in the fun...

In this corner we have the Amazing AJ and in that corner we have Mickey The Mouse!

The pose before the roughness :)

And we are off! AJ throws Mickey to the ground!

The boy just won't let him get away this time!
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Mickey has AJ pinned! Will he be the winner?

Ohhhh!! That can't feel too good! AJ elbows Mickey to win the match!

When all is said and done they are buddies again and decide to take a nap...

Halloween 2009

2009-11-01T08:29:00.001-08:00

For Halloween Grammy and Boppa came to visit. We went to dinner and AJ got to go trick or treating for the first time. Jason and Grandpa took him around the neighborhood while me and my mom handed out candy:) Isn't he the cutest little monster you have ever seen?

Cornbelly's

2009-11-01T08:19:00.000-08:00

Before Halloween we took AJ to Cornbelly's at Thanksgiving Point. We jumped on the big pillows, went down slides, investigated the inside of a monster, and got lost in the corn maze :) It was a way cold day so we were there for maybe an hour or so but, we had fun and thank goodness for our 2 for 1 coupon! Plus if you haven't tried it yet, go to El Pollo Loco in Lehi, it's so good and Jason loves the flan.

Our Pumpkins Are Carved

2009-10-22T19:54:00.000-07:00

Here are our pumpkins carved and ready to go. Jason's is the mummy, mine is the witch and AJ's is the little monster :) I put them out on our front porch yesterday and they are so cute! This will be our tradition every year, we had a good family night.

Picking Pumpkins...

2009-10-20T23:02:00.000-07:00

Today for a fun family day, we went to a pumpkin patch in West Jordan to pick some pumpkins for our yearly Carving Family Night. AJ had so much fun walking around the pumpkins and of course finding rocks! We later carved them this evening but, those photos will be posted soon (not uploaded yet).

Dad helping find rocks.

The best picture from the day! He is starting to look at the camera and smile, isn't he a cutie?!

Who Done It?

2009-10-18T22:12:00.000-07:00

For my party this year we had a Mystery Dinner Party. Everyone dressed up in costumes and had lots of fun.

We ate Cafe Rio, drank fake Champaine and ate the yummiest cake ever! Everyone did very well playing their character and we were all surprised to find out who the killer was.

Thanks to all who came and made my night one of the best ever! Here is a pick of the cake...I stole the pic from Cassie's blog.

Happy Birthday To Me :)

2009-10-13T08:18:00.000-07:00

Today is October 13th! One of my favorite days of the year. Today just happens to be my 28th Birthday!

I share my birthday with my Father in Law, who is one special guy so I wanted to tell him to have a great day today also!

Crazy, Busy Life!

2009-10-12T15:22:00.000-07:00

Well, we just got back from Vegas last night. We saw family, ate good food and of course got to hold Jaedyn! For those of you who don't know that is our adorable new niece. We spent the weekend down where it is 80 degrees still (blah). Jaron got baptized, and Jaedyn was blessed. Thanks for the fun time guys and we are so proud of you Jaron, you are one awesome kid! i was way excited I got to take Jaedyn's blessing photos ( I will post them soon, I am up to my eyes in editing and print orders so give me a few days for those).

In other news, we painted our front room and kitchen. i need to take some photos of that too so everyone can see how wonderful it is! Now I just need new furniture and decorations to finish it off and make it ME. Once I have time I will share what we have done. It took us almost 3 years to do anything but, it was worth the wait!

AJ will be 18 months this Saturday and is so entertaining! I loved having him little but, he's getting way fun now and is giving me a good workout.

That's all I have time for now but, I will post more pics soon!

Also, is anyone else excited to see "Where the Wild Things Are"?

My Little Monster

2009-10-02T19:22:00.001-07:00

I went looking for AJ's Halloween costume today. I was looking for the wolf costume from "Where The Wild Things Are" and the only option I would had was to make it and I just don't have the time (maybe next year?). On my trip to Babies R Us for some undershirts, I found this...

Isn't it funny? And I got it on SALE for $18! When we got home he pulled it out of the bag and wanted to wear it (he got mad when I took it off in the store). He then started crawling around growling! We will have one fun Halloween I think :)

American Fork Canyon + 17 Months

2009-09-29T14:34:00.000-07:00

For a photoshoot I needed to scout out a great spot for a great family for their photos up American Fork Canyon. We also took AJ's 17 Month photos while we were up there :)

AJ is actually starting to look at the camera we just need to work on smiling!

My Wonderful Realization...

2009-09-27T13:41:00.000-07:00

Last night I realized what amazing friends I have :) All 3 of us are so different in many ways, not to mention in different stages in our lives. No matter what we can have fun together and enjoy eachothers company any time. I am so lucky to have such wonderful people in my life that understand me and love me for who I am! I love you guys!

AND SCENE! Hehehe...

A Little Boy is a Joy!!

2009-09-22T09:22:00.000-07:00

Just a ordinary morning in our household :)

Pausing for a second while jumping on the couch.

Giving me kisses...my favorite thing EVER!

Watching Handy Manny. Our favorite pastime.

Peach Days = FUN

2009-09-14T21:45:00.000-07:00

Saturday was Peach Days and we had so much fun! Our day was full of OVERPRICED Carnie food, amazing peach cobbler, games and s'mores. Sorry no pictures, I took my camera but it just didn't quite make it out of the case :)