The Fitz Impression

Kodak Camera

2010-10-07T21:30:00.000-07:00

Alright, so here's the long and short of it. If you're looking to buy a digital camera, avoid Kodak brand. Go with something reliable like a Cannon or Nikon. Seriously, they've been jerking my chain hard. I bought a camera of theirs last summer and no less than five months later it malfunctioned for no reason. Okay, so I'm missing all the holidays with my kids on film before they finally send me what I thought was a new camera (This is after three long customer service calls, 14$ of my own money to ship it out, and having it shipped back and forth three times). So, this last month I started having problems again, out of the blue, and guess what? I start looking closer at the camera and there's a sticker on it that says "refurbished." Are you kidding me? So THIS camera lasted a little longer, but come on. It just doesn't have any guts. Well, the company almost put me off saying that it had been a year since we purchased the original camera and that it was out of warranty. I didn't take no for an answer. So instead of giving me a "BRAND NEW" camera, or even reimbursing me for the product (like I would've preferred, so I could spend it on a different brand) they are AGAIN having me send them the camera. Errrr! I've wasted so much time on trying to make this situation better. I pretty much know the UPS store employee's by name. Anyway, it's just frustrating, and I don't feel that I'm being treated fairly as a paying customer. The least I can do is warn others against spending their $ on one of these money, time, and lost memory wasters. Oh, and thanks for letting me vent : )

I Look at Magna-Doodle People

2010-07-05T16:18:00.000-07:00

Hayden drew his first person March 24, 2010

We hadn't even practiced drawing them together.

He's such a smart boy!

This "guy" was drawn May 10, 2010.

I can't stand how cute he is!

Preston also wanted a picture of his drawing

March 24, 2010.

His people have recently included arms.

Sometimes more than two.

Banana Thief

2010-07-05T16:02:00.000-07:00

Hayden, what's in your mouth?

A banana? Where did you get that?

That's where it is now, but where did you get it?

Hayden Joseph, that's a big (muffled laugh) no no.

Okay? No. No.

Hayden likes bananas more than pickles.

I Got A Pickle

2010-07-05T15:51:00.000-07:00

Hayden loves, and I mean LOVES dill pickles.

This happened right after Hayden asked me

if I liked sea food. I can't believe I fell for it!

Spider Boy

2010-07-04T21:09:00.000-07:00

I remember doing this when I was a kid.

Yeah, I'm a little impressed.

Random Pictures

2010-07-04T17:24:00.000-07:00

My three handsome boys.

I like big shirts and I cannot lie,

You other mothers can't deny . . .

I really don't know the rest,

and we can thank Shrek for that!

If you've got it, flaunt it!

(These are my black high heels by the way)

After one of our dates,

Casey and I stopped to pick the boys up from Peggy and Ken's.

This is how they were. My heart could literally burst.

Missionary hair. Totally slick. And righteous.

This pretty much says it all.

Preston loves to make Hayden laugh.

He also likes to make a mess while he mixes.

Especially when my back is turned.

My two little angels. Wait, what was I saying a second ago?

Peter Pan's secret identity revealed.

That or Peter Pan was actually reincarnated as my son.

We may never know . . .

Just watching t.v. on a pack of toilet paper.

What could be more natural? or comfy?

The thing I love most about Hayden being asleep

is that I can kiss him as much as I want

without being pushed away, as is often the case.

The thing I love most about Preston being asleep is

that nothing can be destroyed or climbed on,

and I finally have a minute without my shadow.

He's practically perfect at this moment.

Best Buddies. Heart Melters.

Fitzgerald Family Campout

2009-12-08T21:31:00.000-08:00

What a handsome, rugged, intelligent, stylish man.

Preston's chipmunk face.

Another silly face by Presto.

Preston didn't let anyone sit in "his chair"

Casey casually told him it was his, but he

took it very literally. It was pretty funny.

Dinner time.

Grammy collecting rocks for Hayden to throw in the stream.

I want to squish that bug with my bare finger. I have no fear.

Blue is my color isn't it?

I'm training to join the circus

Peggy, Kendra, Taylor, Carly, as well as Casey, Preston, Hayden, and I had a fun little camp out up in the canyons. It was nice to go on a camping trip and not be pregnant (like I was the first two summers). The boys were old enough to have a good time getting dirty and wet. That's what the outdoors are all about! Very fun overnighter!

Let's have a Potty Party

2009-12-08T21:15:00.000-08:00

These are pictures from Preston's Potty Party this last summer. It was actually a blast even though it was tiring to freak out every two minutes, when he went to the bathroom. I stand by Dr. Phil's method though. Preston had a few accidents for about two weeks, and has been great ever since.

In case you're wondering why I have a picture of the potty doll I used, it's because Preston decided to name him Hayden. It got a little confusing with the technique Dr. Phil uses, but apparently it worked anyway. Potty training actually wasn't that bad-knock on wood.

A Glimpse of Zion

2009-12-08T20:51:00.000-08:00

What a stud! Hiking the Narrows

was tough on the feet, but alluring to the eyes.

Especially with Casey around.

Presenting. . . THE NARROWS like I said before

On top of Angel's Landing.

What was I doing that close to the edge?

I swear the elevation kills brain cells.

Angel's Landing is right behind us.

Looks small doesn't it? It isn't.

Observation Point.

a.k.a. point of exhaustion.

Over three hours round trip.

We took this vacation the second week of July for about three days, and did several hikes. It was nice be able to spend so much time with Casey, and to see some amazing sights. We'll definitely be back.

Tiling Job

2009-12-08T20:37:00.000-08:00

I just wanted to upload pictures of Casey and Michael's fantastic tiling job. Casey never ceases to impress me. This particular job was done for my parent's new ikea kitchen just before Michael left on his mission. I love that they're such good buddies.

Social Interaction

2009-06-07T22:10:00.001-07:00

It was about time for Casey and I to get our act together and do something with other people! Elyse, Steve, Chad and LaRisa came over last night to make homemade pizzas and do a murder mystery. It was fun and funny! It reminded me of how much I enjoyed acting-even though I'm not much good at it. There's really no tale to tell, but it was exciting to hear that my Best Friend is having a baby! She told me that she feels well so far, and I'm glad for that! Babies bring so much joy into the world. I feel very fortunate to be a mother myself. Anyway, everything could've gone wrong that night and I still would've walked away happy because of the great news! I love you, Elyse!

Little Puppies

2009-02-22T15:41:00.000-08:00

The boys and I like to pretend we're doggies :)

It's really easy. Just fill a couple of bowls with

water, pant like a dog, and say (barkingly)

"Let's go eat some food". Then get down on all

fours and scamper into the kitchen where cleaning

up spilt water is a breeze! I love my little puppies!

She's my Sister, I love my Sister

2009-02-06T12:42:00.000-08:00

Just a couple of hot girls having a sister-date!

December 19th we marked our calendars,

and on that day we saw "Seven Pounds",

ate at the Training Table, and did a little shopping.

It was a really great day spending time

with my BFFL! I feel lucky to have

such a good relationship with my sis.

She really is awesome!

Bonnie & Clyde

2009-02-06T11:39:00.000-08:00

My little partners in crime! They're starting to

work together in their naughty adventures.

Usually I'll try to catch it on camera like these

pictures of them smashing crackers everywhere.

But there was one time when Preston was taking off

his diaper to go potty, but had already gone poop.

It was a big mess, so I was trying to clean him up.

As I did this Hayden started for the deserted diaper!

I washed his hands three times then had

Casey lather him with hand sanitizer.

I was too grossed out to get a picture of that one,

but they certainly give me great stories to tell ;)

Graduation November 2008

2009-02-06T11:22:00.000-08:00

Isn't it true, what they say about a man in uniform?

The evidence is right here! What an awesome day!

Casey worked very hard to get here.

Enduring pepper spray, being tasered, learning the law,

and gruelling physical training.

He ended up ranking Number 5, and I couldn't be prouder.

Those in attendance were:

Ken, Peggy, Myself, Preston,

Jill, Vic, Matthew, and Michael

Afterwards we ate at Cafe Rio-

Thank you Steiners and Fitzgeralds!!!

Halloweentime

2009-02-04T22:43:00.000-08:00

Grandma Steiner, Me, Hayden, Grandma Inge,

Abbyanne, Preston, Madison

Hayden does not want to be in this costume anymore!

Madison-Tinkerbell

Abby-Fairy princess

Preston-Monkey

(My mom, Mattew, and Michael worked @

a Halloween store-when they saw the Monkey

costume they knew he had to have it)

Hayden-Carebear

Maegan-White Ninja

Casey-Himself

Liberty Park Date

2009-02-04T22:20:00.000-08:00

Preston is amazed by the contraption known

as a spray bottle!

Preston loved splashing in the puddles. . . .

. . . and getting wet :)

What a sweetie! Hayden was content the whole afternoon.

This was one on my favorite dates ever!

We stopped at a store and got food

(sushi, strawberries, chicken, & bread for the ducks)

We waded in the little gutters, and just had fun

watching Preston with the ducks.

It was simply a perfect day.

Taken August 3, 2008

Playdough

2009-02-04T20:03:00.000-08:00

I love how willing Preston and Hayden are

to let me do whatever I want! Ha ha ha!

We should sue the Dr. that did our nose jobs!

I don't think we'll ever be the same :)

These pictures were taken in October,

but I'm doing a little catch up.

Yeah, we have a lot of fun.

Jungle Jims

2008-09-26T14:41:00.000-07:00

This is Preston at Jungle Jims Playground. It was a like a little kid's Lagoon. Hayden came along too, but he couldn't do much. What a good sport! We had a lot of fun with Aunt Abbie and Aunt Maddie!

At The Park

2008-09-26T13:35:00.000-07:00

This was taken around May, when we just moved to Tooele. The parks here are really neat. Preston had a good time as did Casey and I. Preston loves the park. He loves to "swing", "slide", and tries to run away laughing while I chase him down! Anyway, a simple family outing, but so much fun!

My Little Swiss Boy

2008-07-09T10:49:00.000-07:00

I simply had to include this picture because this is actually an outfit that I wore at about Preston's age. For some reason I love the "Swiss" thing that's happening. He's not about to start yodling, but he is about to get a big fat kiss for being such a pumpkin. P.S. this photo is a couple months old, but I couldn't resist adding it to the compilation of our other public family photos!

Hayden's blessing

2008-06-25T11:12:00.000-07:00

I know it's been a while, but I thought I'd add this picture taken on Hayden's blessing day. We ended up blessing him at my parent's home due to Casey's crazy work schedule and sicknesses and stuff that kept preventing us from doing it any sooner. It was a beautiful day for such a special boy. It's funny. I think we moved into our new house that weekend! A lot of big events happening at once. I feel that we are so blessed!

Easter Sunday

2008-04-24T16:15:00.000-07:00

If you'll first notice my

"laundry problem" in the upper right corner then we can move on to the two sweeties sitting in my lap. This picture was taken Easter Sunday before we went off to church, and I just have to tell you that yes, I DID make those "Spainyard" outfits as Casey calls them. After a lot of grumbling, meticulousness, and fretting I finally finished them! And I am very proud of myself. So I won't apologize for bragging. I have to admit though, that the outfits would be nothing without their handsome hosts.

My Hayden Baby

2008-04-01T17:24:00.000-07:00

This picture was taken March 1st. Just wanted to share Hayden's super happy face. He laughes so stinken much. All I have to do is giggle or tickle him and he grins and sheiks! This is the best part! He's getting to be so much fun, and Preston loves him too. As I uploaded the picture he was saying "iegh-den iegh-den HI HI HI!" He'll kiss his head and try and tickle his tummy when I've got Hayden on the ground. I can tell that he likes having a brother. What better feeling for a mother than to know that her kids love each other?

Snuggle Buddies

2008-04-01T17:16:00.000-07:00

Here is Casey's little buddy! Casey always wants Preston to "have a sleep over" even though none of us get very good sleep when he's in the bed. You can call me a "meany" or "sleepdeprived-rudeyhead" but he's going "nigh-night" in his own bed ;) At any rate, these two are peas in a pod. Partners in crime. Whatever it is . . . except when Preston gets a hold of the toilet plungger. That's ALL him! I love how much Casey loves this cutie baby.

Aquarium Fun

2008-03-13T16:57:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I took Preston and Hayden to the Sandy Living Aquarium with Aunt Heather and her two boys, and my mom with Maddie and Abby! Preston was entertained the whole time! I didn't have the picture camera, but we took our camcorder for the memories. Kids under 3 are free and a year pass is only 15 dollars (a day pass is 8, so if you're going to go at least twice it's worth it). I'd even reccomend it for a date night. Preston kept saying "fishy, fishy". He just loves animals. He even pet a sting ray! Slimey, but awesome! It was a GREAT day! There should be days like that more often.

Season of LOVE!

2008-02-25T14:52:00.000-08:00

My two little munchkins! I actually can't believe how affectionate Preston is toward Hayden! He's always going up to him and kissing him and laying his cheek on his head. And I know Hayden just loves it! Well, to update you-for Valentines Casey and I ended up going to the temple to celebrate Jessica going through (she and Casey's best friend Kip were going to be married the following Friday). It was awesome! I love the Bountiful temple. Then we went to Famous Dave's. The BBQ chicken is to die for! Casey also got me a cute pair of black high heals. I couldn't stop singing my own version of the RED high heal song. Anyway, I thought I'd share since it's the season of LOVE . . . . sigh!

Happy Valentines My Lovely Family

2008-02-14T15:57:00.000-08:00

Here, Preston is sticking a knife in his mouth. I hope this behavior doesn't extend into those "immortal" teenage years. He has a lot of tricks up his sleeve. Tricks that I'm sure he'll teach Hayden unfortuantly ;) On a side note, Happy Valentines Day! Casey and I may be celebrating by going to the deluctable Ruby River. We'll see ;) But can I just say onion rings, raspberry lemonade, and ohhh melt in your mouth steak! . . . Although I must add that nothing melts quite like I do in my Honey's arms. He spoils me rotton. I'm a lucky girl . . . but I should probably not push my luck and take that knife away for good. (No children were harmed in the shooting of this photo)

I wish I were an Eskimo

2008-01-22T11:15:00.000-08:00

This picture was taken January 17th as Preston insisted we go "side! side! side!" (outside). I expected he would want to go in soon since it hadn't been above 29 degrees, but boy was I wrong! He was totally devistated when I brought him in. I thought the world was coming to an end. But I felt so darn bad that a few hours later I took him back out when he asked me. That boy seriously has me wrapped around his cute little chubby finger!

Hunky-dory Hayden

2008-01-08T16:47:00.000-08:00

Here is our little Hayden! He's about 2 months old and has just started smiling when I talk to him! It's really sweet. Preston showers him with kisses, calling him "Hay-neigh". They're going to have so much fun together in a few years. I can't help but wonder if Preston is going to influence this, otherwise mild child to be as energetic and testing as he is. Anyway unless Hayden needs something he's rather quiet, observant, and passive. Not much like Preston at all. He's living proof that every spirit has it's own personality! We love him!

Persistant Preston

2008-01-03T16:32:00.000-08:00

This is our little wild monkey, Preston. He's pretty cute as you can see, and as crazy as a firecracker. Casey and I love teaching him new tricks! He teaches himself tricks too which are mostly the daredevil type. His lates stunt is jumping off his toybox onto the couch. This is a follow-up to his airplane balancing act that also ends promptly with a "time out". I have a feeling that stitches are in the near future.

Back in Time with the Fitzgerald's

2008-01-03T14:14:00.000-08:00

November 2004-Casey and Maegan's first date
March 18, 2005-Casey and Maegan's Engagement
July 29, 2005-Casey and Maegan's Marriage
Salt Lake Temple-Mexican Honeymoon Cruise
September 18, 2006-Preston is born!
November 20, 2007-Hayden is born!
January 16, 2007-Casey starts POST training
He'll start as a Correctional Officer at the County Jail