The Magalogo Family

Happy 2nd Birthday Carter!

2012-02-16T00:01:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday Baby Boy! I guess after all you are not such a baby anymore...you can now talk, walk, run, wash your hands, help clean up, brush your teeth, throw tantrums, sleep in a big boy bed, eat with a spoon and fork, kick a ball, throw a ball, require routine haircuts, you've lost your blonde highlights and you love all things Toy Story, especially Buzz Lightyear. Wow that is a long list Mr. Carter Matai Magalogo.

We love you and can't wait for many more fun filled years to come!

Love, Mommy, Poppa and Elise

Newborn Carter

Carter 1 year oldNow a big 2 year old.....weighing in at 33.5 pounds! Big Boy :)

Happy Valentine's Day!

2012-02-14T00:01:00.000-08:00

Poppa's Valentines made by Elise & Carter Posing in her sweet Valentine shirt Posing in his Valentine tie and sweater Love her cute hair :)Mommy and Elise Decorating treats for Valentine's Day at Toddler Time Carter just wanted to eat the frostingHappy Valentine's Day....Love, Elise & Carter

All better and excited for next week

2012-02-09T16:35:00.000-08:00

Well we've all been out of commission for almost two weeks now. Carter got sick first, then Elise got the worst of it and lastly, Daniel and I got sick. After lots of sleepless nights, DayQuil, NyQuil, Toy Story movies, and antibiotics we are all officially better. Now we just have next week to look forward to: Valentine's Day and Carter's Birthday...good times! Here are pics of happy and healthy kids!

I'm so excited 7 days until my birthday!

Snow Day!

2012-01-28T12:06:00.000-08:00

We got lots of snow this week and the kids got to play outside in it, enjoy :)

January Fun!

2012-01-22T14:29:00.000-08:00

This past week has been busy busy busy....with pre-school, playdates, toddler time, and chiropractor appointments I feel like I have been running around like crazy! The kids sure love it though.....and to reward them for such a fun week we topped it off and took them to see Beauty and the Beast at the theater in 3D (they looked so cute in their glasses).

One of my favorite princess movies
Posing in her 3D glasses
Carter too
Toddler Time Carter playing with a dinosaur Art projectDress up playtime with cousins Bert and Mya

A Week of Firsts

2012-01-14T12:57:00.000-08:00

This week was our week of firsts. Elise went to preschool for the FIRST time. Elise started attending primary at church for the FIRST time. We got new carpet in our house for the FIRST time. I see a theme here....Carter has started saying a ton of words for the FIRST time too. He almost says a new word every day. His new ones are Elise (very clearly), wait, house, shoes, done...etc etc. As for us we are getting adjusted to the start of a new semester and schedule.

All ready to rock her first day at pre-school
It's cute, the school is in one of the older houses in Logan
First day of Primary The carpet before
And after, it looks a little hotel-ish, but I'm not complaining it's wayyyy betterElise with Baby Natalie who came over for a play date Carter practicing his words and silly faces...grrrrrSibling pose

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

2011-12-31T22:56:00.000-08:00

Here are the rest of the pictures from our Christmas Adventure here in Idaho this year. It was a blast for us and the kids, can't wait to come and visit again. The kids loved seeing and playing with their cousins. Highlights included: Hot tub fun, sledding, seeing the new Muppet movie, seeing Breaking Dawn again, watching Christmas movies with my mom, the Christmas play performed by all the cousins, mailing letters to Santa and the kids faces Christmas morning! Priceless! Happy New Year Everybody! 2012 here we go...

Elise making cookies with Grammy

Sledding Time A new Christmas Eve tradition: Hot Tub
This made Elise exhausted who then fell asleep on Skipper
On Christmas Eve all the Idaho cousins came over (these are just a few)
Christmas Play: Elise was Mary and Boston played Joseph Feeding the reindeer Christmas morning: Matchy Matchy
Oh yeah!This was the best gift of all this Christmas: Buzz Lightyear (he won't let him out of his sight)
Elise singing Silent Night with her cousin's primary

Elise opening her pink lap top

Mom's house at Christmas time

Cousin Fun singing with Elise's Tangled doll

Christmas Adventures

2011-12-29T12:04:00.001-08:00

Okay so far the holiday season has been amazing and hasn't stopped yet (we're still here). Below are a zillion pictures leading up to Christmas Eve. Lots of fun activities and play time with cousins for the kids up here in Idaho. Good times! Enjoy the pics!!!!

Carter looking sweeeeet in his Santa Hat
Cousin fun: Boston, Elise, Tate, Carter and McCall warming by the fire
Now best buds: Elise and Boston Fun at the Idaho Falls Museum
Cousins: Addison and Elise Elise and cousins Leighton and LexiMailing letters to Santa Posing in her awesome Christmas shirt
Carter's Christmas attire Elise and Santa
Carter and SantaOur little Chef cooking it up at a local chocolate/candy store "Candy Cottage"
Carter posing by the tree before Santa came

Bailey O'Quinn

2011-12-13T11:11:00.000-08:00

This weekend I was able to meet my new niece Bailey...she is perfect and the best and easiest baby in the world! Congrats Whitney and Trevor! She's a little thing (born at 5 lbs 14 oz) and has the best chubby cheeks. I am missing her already. Tomorrow we head off to Idaho for the holidays, should be a good time! Christmas here we come!

Bailey O'Quinn
Bailey holding her Daddy's thumb
My other sister, Lauren came down to meet Bailey too
Oh yeah and I got sweet Christmas nails (it's hard to see but they are red with sparkles)
12 more days and counting!!!! They are so excited!!!!

First Haircut

2011-12-09T18:29:00.000-08:00

Carter got his first "real" haircut today. I've trimmed his hair a couple of times, but lately to me his hair was looking like either someone from the 70's or a bad wig. Daniel pulled out all his clippers and went to town. Now my sweet baby looks older, has lost his blonde highlights and he sat like a champ during his haircut and giggled the whole time. We also went out to a neighborhood Christmas Party and the kids got to see Santa. Carter couldn't get enough and kept wanting to get on his lap again and again. Santa said that Carter was his number one fan:) Not to mention the fun laughs Elise got when she told Santa she wants a laptop for Christmas...a pink and purple one. Here are a few pics....off to Salt Lake for the weekend to meet my new niece, Bailey!!!!

Carter before
Carter during the haircut Laughing After! It's pretty short, but it totally looks like a Daniel haircut The kids bundling up as they head out to the neighborhood Christmas Party Elise and Santa Carter and Santa Posing before church (she let me curl her hair, yea!)Table I decorated for a church dinner My little Christmas Chef Elise giving Frosty a hug

December Time

2011-12-03T12:00:00.001-08:00

I LOVE December! So far we have decorated our house, Elise is in charge of our advent calendars, we attended our ward Christmas Party and Daniel had a Christmas choir concert (he sings in the Utah State University Choir). Oh yeah and it keeps snowing :)

Here are the kids posing in their Christmas/Winter Hats
I think he's really cute in hats
A little decor The tree looks really tiny here but I promise it's 6.5 feet tall
My Miracle on 34th Street girl at our Ward Christmas Party Daniel's Concert (he's in the middle of the guys with a goatee)

Elise singing some holiday cheer

Happy Thanksgiving!

2011-11-24T18:17:00.001-08:00

We headed up to Wyoming again this year for Thanksgiving. It was full of fun...starting the morning off with the famous Walker Football Turkey Bowl, watching the Parade on TV, eating lots of yummy food, and the Greenbay Packers winning was also super fun. Now we are all extremely full and enjoying the leftovers already. Feeling thankful this year for family and most recently that we were not hurt worse in our car accident.
Other updates we did indeed find a new car, it's another Dodge Durango, but this time it is superman blue :) Good fun! Also after almost a year in a half of waiting I was able to see the midnight showing of Breaking Dawn: Part 1. It was full of crazy fans (I got there an hour early and had to sit in the front), but it was highly enjoyable.
Lastly, Logan has been hit with lots of snow...I'm thinking this will continue throughout the winter. Enjoy some pics:)

Who are you calling a Turkey?

Carter was so excited when I told him the food was ready to eat!Daniel for the 3rd year in a row has been the official man in charge of cooking and cutting the turkey..great job!
Elise and Uncle David Our winter weather in Logan
Breaking Dawn is out!The packed theater Oh yeah and the new car :)Carter trying to sing Christmas songs with Daniel

Elise and Carter being pulled around by Uncles

State Championship Game

2011-11-13T21:15:00.000-08:00

Well, the Magalogo Bunch headed ALL the way up to Laramie Wyoming to see Daniel's brothers play in the State Championship Football Game. Since Daniel was an Assistant Coach for this team last year he was an honorary coach and was able to be on the sidelines for the game. I could tell it was a huge honor for him. Sadly we lost 21 - 13, but it was so fun to see the entire Valley at the game. We hit a terrible storm on the way back, but we were glad we went. Right now we are just on the car buying hunt because our car was indeed totaled in the accident. Enjoy some pics :)

They played at the War Memorial Stadium, where the University of Wyoming team plays
Uncle Dayna helping Elise get her gloves on to stay warm
Elise and Auntie Emerly Baby Kayla showing her support Tui throwing the ball Not the best weather driving back Mom - Notice the Christmas Music

Elise all dolled up for church Oh and the kids are enjoying the "snowy weather" Elise asks every morning if it is Christmas

Car Accident

2011-11-08T15:18:00.001-08:00

Well it happened...again, I got in a car accident. A year ago almost exactly to the day I was in an accident with kids and we hit an antelope. This time it was the whole family in tow and Daniel was driving. A man ran a red light and we crashed into him. We're told as of now the car is either fixable or a probable total loss and we are awaiting the guy to accept liability for the accident. We are now getting better, well after I finish up a 6 weeks of treatment at the chiropractor anyway. We know that car accidents are never fun, but we are grateful that everybody is okay. Also a big thank-you to the people of Logan for stopping and giving my kids blankets to stay warm, our witness for staying, the nice man who had us sit in his warm car while we waited, and especially to our tow truck driver for dropping off and helping us carry in our groceries :) Now days my driving paranoia is back in high gear, but on a happy note we do have a sweet rental, a 2011 Dodge Durango.

"Our broken car" as Elise calls it
The rental

Happy Halloween!

2011-10-31T20:30:00.000-07:00

This Halloween was ten times better than last year (Remember the car accident with the antelope and snow all Halloween Weekend?). We started out Friday going to a Halloween Carnival and a Trunk or Treat downtown, it was so fun for our little Greenbay Packers Cheerleader and Football Player. Then on Halloween we went to a Halloween Party and Trick or Treating. Let's just say these kids love CANDY! Happy Halloween Everybody!

Cousin Mya and Carter Elise decorating cupcakes at the party Our Football Player I was actually able to put her hair in a high ponytail and curl it. This is a miracle for most 3 year olds. :)A family event: Trunk or Treat Practicing some cheers Ready to go S ome outside posing Our mo nster nerd
Musical Chairs at the party

Carter Dancing

Weekend in Salt Lake

2011-10-26T11:07:00.000-07:00

Well, I was right Whitney's baby shower was truly epic. She got a ton of stuff and the decorations were awesome. The best was the Bailey sign that my sis in law had made for Whitney to put in her nursery...LOVE IT! We also got to see our friend's new baby and Elise got to spend time with her BFF Kalena.

The best diaper bag EVER Sisters...

Elise and WhitneyBFFs Kalena and Elise in their jammies
A big hug
Carter wanted to pose with the girls Elise holding 3 week old baby Pomai
I took pictures of Pomai but this professional pic is way better Love him!

October Fun

2011-10-20T16:04:00.000-07:00

Okay so maybe I got a little excited for the fall colors, pumpkins and it being Halloween time and all, so let's just say I took a lot of pictures this week. We went to the annual pumpkin walk, where people paint, carve and decorate pumpkins and set up different scenes all around the park. The Tangled exhibit was our favorite. We also made it to the park, since the rain has decided to stop for a few days.
I'm off to Salt Lake for the weekend....can't wait for my sister Whitney's baby shower, it will be epic!

The kids and I at the annual pumpkin walk

"Oh no this is very bad..they just can't get my nose right" -Eugene
Elise enjoying the Tangled exhibit with Eugene and Rapunzel seeing the lanterns Classic! I love how she is waving like Mickey Mouse Cinderella Snow White The trees are looking beautiful here

Park Time
Halloween shirt
Ready for bed in her Halloween jammies

Dentist

2011-10-12T07:59:00.000-07:00

Elise had her first trip to the dentist this week. I was very proud of her, I wasn't sure how she would react, but she did amazing. She did everything they told her and didn't cry or get scared. She has one small cavity and they will be able to fix her tooth that is chipped. I told her because she behaved so well, she gets to go back in two weeks. She's excited to go and get more presents! Hopefully round two of the dentist will go just as well as the first :) Utah State beat Wyoming 63 to 19 last Saturday! It was so fun to go to the game, Aggies just kept scoring touchdowns, it was very fun!

Our Aggie princess getting ready for the game
I may be little but I am a Big Aggie Fan Got to watch the game with Head Coach Holmstrom from the Lyman Eagles High School Football Team The beginning of the game

Looking groovy at the dentist with her shades on
Speedy version of wheels on the bus....

Do as I'm doing...

Fall and Sickness

2011-10-05T07:32:00.000-07:00

After the wedding Daniel and I got really sick. Daniel got Bronchitis and I got a bad case of Strep. We are now both feeling better and looking forward to the Utah State vs Wyoming game tomorrow. We plan to bundle up with these new cooler temperatures and cheer along with the kids. Enjoy some random pics and videos.

A sassy girl

She was so proud she could still fit in a high chair
A pretty shot of Bear Lake
Michael Jackson dancing

Chasing each-other

Wedding Weekend

2011-09-26T00:01:00.000-07:00

This weekend was another wedding for one of Daniel's siblings. I know what you are thinking, "Doesn't he have a brother or sister get married a lot?" The answer is yes, Daniel is the oldest of nine and he was the first to get married. We now have three left to get married, ha ha! Anyways it was fun to hang out with his family, eat yummy food and enjoy lots of music at the reception. Plus Elise was the prettiest flower girl in the world! Congrats Emerly and Kenny!

Kenny and Emerly arriving at the reception Picture with the Bride and GroomFlower girl Elise...looking good girlfriend
Carter enjoying the wedding festivities (He played just a little too hard with his Uncles)Adam and Eldon who came from Logan for the weddingA toast to the bride and groom Fun with Auntie Fun with Poppa I LOVE Daniel's surprise face here Ilaoa Family I liked how Uncle Dayna and Sally were looking into the distance in their cowboy attire
Elise and cousin Kayla

Carter playing with Tui

Go Aggies!

2011-09-20T08:40:00.000-07:00

We went to the first home game for the Utah State Aggies and guess what? We won! It was super fun! Here are a couple pics. Looking forward to this weekend, Daniel's sister is getting married. Until next time,
-The Magalogos

Go Aggies!

A big CHEESE!Elise wearing pig tails Carter's new big boy bed!

September Stroller Rides

2011-09-09T12:08:00.001-07:00

Everyday I take the kids on a stroller ride. Generally in the morning or evening when it is cooler. Mommy doesn't do so well in the heat. Anyways I got some nice shots of the kids while on our stroller rides.
As for this week we have been getting in a new routine with school starting and seeing tons of students around everyday. Elise decided to cut her hair for the first time, (it was fixable). Her response when asked why she cut her hair, "Mommy I wanted to feel it short like Rapunzel's. Carter had a big fall at the playground this week (the one where your kid falls from the very top and you miss catching him by a second). He's doing okay, I think I was the one who was more traumatized. Aggies play their first home game tomorrow night, Elise is excited to go and be their cheerleader. "Go Aggies!"
I asked where's Carter and he pointed to himself
My posing daughter
Stroller ride fun
Stroller ride another day Our daily walk
This is Carter trying to talk: He says bye bye the best.

We took the kids swimming again, Elise going down the water slide with Uncle Dayna

Go Eagles!

2011-08-30T16:50:00.000-07:00

Well it's that time of year again....FOOTBALL SEASON has begun. Daniel's brothers Deen and Tui are playing for their high school team this year, The Lyman Eagles (the one Daniel was an assistant coach for last year). We were able to go to their first home game in Wyoming last weekend. They won 39-6. Woo Hoo! Also we are now true Aggies and will be cheering for the Utah State Football Team this year not only because we are in Logan but because Daniel will be working with the team. Yea! It's all very exciting!!!!!

Deen & TuiCarter and Auntie ElizabethGrandpa and Carter

Niece Kayla and her Daddy ToliCarter & Uncle DaynaGroup shot

Watch Tui, he's # 6 (the one running with the ball)

Deen he's # 99

Elise riding around
Showing off her Rapunzel hair We went to a practice game for Utah State Oh yeah and th ese cute kiddos posing before church

18 Months

2011-08-17T15:37:00.000-07:00

Carter hit 18 months this week and got a good grade at his doctor check up. I love his new pediatrician, he won me over by saying, "I only take cute kids as new patients, so luckily Carter passed the test."
Carter weighs 31 lbs and is 31.5 inches tall. He got 3 shots and they didn't seem to phase him or his energy. He also went to nursery for the first time on Sunday and did well. He loves Dora and Diego, the horse in Tangled, all animals especially dogs, music and dancing. He is still super obsessed with any sports ball, especially basketball. He enjoys practicing his shot in his basketball hoop. Carter is also still the messiest eater I have ever seen, it doesn't matter what it is or if he has a bib on, somehow it gets everywhere, from a cracker to a banana. It's true.
Another thing about Carter is he is a boy all the way. Meaning he literally has to climb and jump off everything, runs outside any chance he gets and plays super rough. We love our crazy Carter and can't believe he is already 18 months old. Time flies!!!!!

Love you Carter
Practice Time
Picnic time
Off to nursery

Check me out, I got acrylic nails for the first time in my life. It helps when your sis in law is a nail technician :) I feel oh so sophisticated Apparently our kids love Michael Jackson, here they are movin and grovin

Parks, Swimming and More

2011-08-10T11:06:00.000-07:00

This past week has been more of the same, visiting parks with the kids and we went to the aquatic center for some swimming. Good fun...enjoy some pics and videos.

Here's Elise at the grocery store with her very own kid size cart shopping, love it!

A little photo shoot with Mommy
Willow Park

Screaming Fun

Castle Park

Zoo Carter at the zoo

Guess what? Yup found another park!This boy has gotten TAN this summer!Aquatic Center What a cute boy Elise swimming
Daniel's cousin Eldon going down the slide....he makes a HUGE splash!

A little snack time after swimming
We got so hot at the aquatic center we had to get shaved ice, yummy!Manicure time with Mommy Pedicure too Showing off her nails

The House

2011-08-02T12:57:00.000-07:00

Okay so I am finally feeling more unpacked and that our house is set up. Elise got really sick and we stayed indoors for about a week or so. This put a damper on our daily adventure routine. I am pleased to report she is now doing much better and we are back to our adventurous schedule. As for Carter he has figured out how to JUMP out of his crib. He usually lands not so nicely and cries a lot. The last couple nights he has slept in his sister's bed to avoid any further damage to himself. Elise is being a sport, "I can sleep in Carter's bed and climb out and not get hurt." I guess this kid will need a big boy bed way sooner than we anticipated. We had a couple cool thunder storms and I got an awesome sunset pic from our backyard. Enjoy!

The Island Family Room as I call it
The Twilight Bathroom, (Check out Bella and Edward on the wall) That's right I'm not ashamed :) The view from our backyard
Awesome sunset
The kids watching a little Go Diego Go while Elise gets better
Here's another awesome park I found 2 minutes from our house, gorgeous!

I think she's all better!

First Week in Logan

2011-07-22T16:24:00.001-07:00

Okay we have been in our new home and new city of Logan Utah for about a week now. Besides the killer heat (moving in the middle of summer) we are LOVING it! Our house sits right up at the top of the city, (we have a killer view) and it is so beautiful here. We have spent everyday pretending we are tourists and checking out all the town's sites. We have been to about 10 different parks, the zoo, the temple, and found awesome Chinese food. The Magalogo Family are here to stay!

Somebody got the brownie spoon...

Princess Birthday Party!

2011-07-13T10:43:00.000-07:00

Happy 3rd Birthday Elise! We celebrated by having a princess themed party. Enjoy the pics. We are now in our new home, I am trying to organize and unpack boxes, another post will be coming soon.

The birthday girl
A princess icecream cake

Pretty princesses at the party Chasing bubbles Princess Pinata time!
Gorgeous princess Merritt Opening presents The decor
Carter enjoying the party favors Elise showing off her sparkles Riding bike time!!!!

Sonic slushy time!

Sun, Sun and more Sun

2011-07-13T10:28:00.000-07:00

We have been enjoying summer by playing out in the sun with the kids. We got to go to Heise Hot Springs, which are fresh water pools, warm and hot. The best thing there was the giant water slide. We thought Elise might be scared, but it was the exact opposite. She was obsessed with the water slide and couldn't get enough. She and Carter had a blast with their cousins. Enjoy some pics :)Mommy and the kiddos drying off for lunch
McCall, Merritt and EliseDaniel and Elise shooting out of the slide
Cute picnic

Carter enjoying his lunch and some sunOkay so I am feeling pretty cute in this picture, even though Carter isn't looking at the camera, I still love the water in the background.The snake river right by the pool
Slip 'n Slide time
Carter's Turn

Elise's Turn

Red, White and Blue

2011-07-11T06:07:00.000-07:00

We had a busy 4th of July this year. We spent the weekend in Utah to see family and go to our niece's baby blessing. Then we went to Idaho Falls on Monday to enjoy the morning parade and fireworks at night. The kids had a blast staying up late and loved all the candy they got from the parade. Best give away from the parade was a tie from the Missionary Mall float. As for us our home in Logan is finally ready! We are moving in this week...woo hoo!

Elise so excited for all the candy at the paradeAddison and Elise in their cute 4th of July attireGrammy and Elise Addison and Elise dancing

Carter enjoying the parade
Ready for Fireworks! Did some Fireworks in Provo while waiting for the Stadium of Fire, firework show
Carter and Grandpa clapping for the firework show
Sisters! Got to spend some time with Whitney...we got some yummy shaved ice together :)
Baby Kayla's blessing day

Happy Birthday Elise!

2011-07-10T00:01:00.000-07:00

Baby Girl1 Year Old2 Years Old3 Years OldShe did it, she's finally 3! Happy Birthday Elise! We love you so much and can't believe you are such a big kid now. Elise can now ride a bike (with training wheels), sing a zillion songs, loves to color, organize anything, dress up like a princess, remembers everything and does an amazing job of seeing something at someone's house then when she sees it again tells us, "Remember that was at Grammy's house?" We got a smart girl on our hands. Love you Elise, have a fab day!
-Mommy, Poppa and Carter

Vancouver Trip Videos

2011-07-06T14:57:00.000-07:00

Drumming at the zoo

Pool fun

Lorikeet attack

Train ride

Swimming fun

Multnomah Falls

Feeding fish

Trip to the Northwest: Part 3, The Final Chapter

2011-07-05T19:06:00.001-07:00

Earthquake houseMultnomah Falls
1/2 way up to the topCarter hanging outKarina taking a drink
Daniel too Fish Hatchery
The Awesome May FamilyTaking a break for lunch Feeding the fishProbably one of the prettiest views we saw. This picture doesn't even do it justice.
Swimming Time! Carter and Elise swimming very well with their life jackets onEthan and Sullivan

Trip to the Northwest: Part 2

2011-07-03T11:48:00.000-07:00

Beautiful Northwest

Cute Cousins Alert! Karina, Elise, Carter, Sullivan & Ethan Lacamas Lake
Portland Temple
A day in downtown Portland with Ian
Fun train ride for the kids
LOVE Food Carts...this one is known as one of the top ten food carts in America
Ian & I Tillamook Forestry Center (Beautiful!)
Fun museumCould have stayed there ALL day...
Carter loved it too :)

Trip to the Northwest: Part 1

2011-06-30T18:55:00.000-07:00

The Magalogo Family were able to make the long trek (11 hour drive) to the Great Northwest for 12 days. We had a wonderful time visiting friends and family. We went on daily adventures with the May Family, including my sister Kirse, her husband Tim and 3 amazing kids, Ethan, Karina and Sullivan. We HAD an AMAZING time! Thanks for being a great host Kirse! I took a zillion pictures and here is the first installment of our adventures, ENJOY :) To Be Continued...

Summer!

2011-06-15T14:48:00.000-07:00

Elise looking oh so cool at the zooCarter looking snazzy too Lion posing
Skipper being cute with Carter
Skipper pushing the stroller SUPER FAST
Swimming fun!
Park FunElise's First Movie: Mars Needs Moms
Chilling with her cousins at the TheaterShe was sooooooooooo happy and can't wait to go again!
Playtime

Bonus Post of the Week

2011-06-09T20:10:00.000-07:00

Here are a few more pics from our recent adventures. We FINALLY got to go to Provo, Utah and meet our new niece Kayla...she's so sweet! Congrats Elizabeth and Toli!Elise and her new favorite cousin Kayla, she says she's gonna teach her how to walk.Playing at Auntie's houseElise reading a book and looking cool in her shadesPretty Elise FINALLY let me curl her hair again for church, woo woo!More cousin fun, well whenever the sun comes out in Idaho
Can't wait for Oregon/Washington trip!

June is here

2011-06-07T00:04:00.000-07:00

Okay here are some updates for us. Carter went to his 15 month check up he now weighs 30 pounds! Big boy! It was funny because at the appointment they weighed him, checked his height, and then checked his temperature, the nurse looked at me and said, "Did you know your son has 103 temperature?" Um...not so much, he's fine now, but it certainly made me feel like we were clueless parents. Elise has decided to talk about herself in the third person, we think she gets this from Elmo, either way it's pretty funny and reminds me of that Seinfeld episode. "Elise wants a popsicle," she says. This past week we traveled back to Wyoming so Daniel could help coach a football camp. In about a week we will be going on our first long road trip with two kids to Oregon and Washington. 12 hour drive... we're pretty excited!
Here are some random pics...

Elise playing tether ball
Niece Leighton turned one!Our Newsie Boy :)
Elise reading at Barnes and Noble

Idaho knows how to party...

2011-05-19T15:00:00.000-07:00

We have been spending some time here in Idaho these last few weeks and the kids have LOVED IT! From going to the zoo, swimming, playing at the park, playing with cousins daily and bday parties, these kids are happy! We also had Mother's Day, my mom's birthday, a week of babysitting my sister's four kids and oh yeah my birthday too.

"The Thing" is still looking good
My birthday cake made by Daniel :)Playing in the poolPopsicle time with cousinsCarter likes them too :)Cousins: Elise & Boston chillin at Grammy's houseA big CHEESE!Swinging at Aunt Lauren's houseMy mom turned 6 Happy Mother's day to me, thanks Daniel!
A day at the zoo (niece Tate posing)
Flower girls: Addison & EliseLove this pic Tate & Elise having a picnic Elise singing with Barbies

Cousins singing Happy Birthday in Samoan

The Move

2011-05-04T07:24:00.000-07:00

That's right it happened, we moved from Wyoming back to Utah. Well our stuff has anyway, which is currently in a storage unit in Logan. We are now visiting friends and family for a few weeks until our townhouse is ready for us to move in. The move went pretty smooth, (besides the snow). The only hiccup was NOBODY from our town or ward who said they would come and help us showed up on moving day, needless to say I was pretty sore. Also we rented a tagged UHaul. You'll see what I mean when you see the pictures below. Currently we are hanging out in sweet sweet Idaho...lots of adventures yet to come!

Huh?The unloadElise & Kalena hanging out at the storage unit

Happy Easter!

2011-04-24T12:09:00.000-07:00

All ready for church Yummy candy Wearing a hat, just like GrammyColoring Easter eggs Elise on an Easter Egg Hunt Carter too
It was only 29 degrees outside for the Easter Egg Hunt
Carter was so excited when he found one
Neighbor time: Elise and Carter played with our cute neighbors this weekend: Sam, Max, Boe and EliseCarter & Max Boe and Carter

Trip to Utah

2011-04-19T00:00:00.000-07:00

The Magalogo Family was able to spend a few days in sunny Utah. We got to stay at my awesome sister Whitney's house :) We also attended Daniel's sister Elizabeth's graduation from LDS Business College. The kids got to play at two parks, we spent time in Logan, and hung out with friends and family. Now we're home packing up the house and getting ready for the big MOVE....until next time.

Here's the graduate
Carter & Elizabeth
Elise & Elizabeth, I love how she is just staring at the candy leis Carter on Poppa's shoulders and nice shot of the temple Carter posing
Daniel & BJ Elise jumping Best Friends: Elise & Kalena Swing time with EliseSwing time with Carter Rar Playtime Picnic at the park Mommy and Carter Posing
This picture pretty much sums up our busy trip, the kids were exhausted

Busy Weekend

2011-04-11T17:00:00.000-07:00

This weekend was super busy. We showed our house, hosted a baby shower, went to SLC for Daniel's cousin's baby blessing and jetted back late last night for my last week of work. I am sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo excited I can hardly contain myself. Just a few more days and I will be a lady living a life of leisure, seeing friends and family (traveling to Idaho, Utah, and Oregon) until our townhouse is ready for us to move in. Baby steps...

Baby Natalie Blessing Dress

Natalie and mom Jen

Elise running outside of church Sister in law, Elizabeth's baby shower - decorations by me :)

Yummy food!Love the pink lanternsSurfboard Tummy Time! Fresh Fruit

Diaper Cake made by my mother in law, LouAnn

Pool time with Carter

Elise going down the slide all by herself

ABC's Elise & Kalena

The Prom "I'm Seventeen!"

2011-04-07T08:47:00.000-07:00

Secret Garden was the themeDaniel's brother Deen and his date JordanThis is me ready to go to the Prom as an investigative reporter for the newspaperCouples dancing, lots of big princess dresses this year (Everything about it reminded me of Footloose)Pulled out the swimming pool of balls for the kids Carter loved itElise looking cute and ready to hit the town

Carter practicing his Ninja moves

Carter playing a video game

We're on the Move!

2011-03-27T17:27:00.000-07:00

That's right everybody, The Magalogos are moving back to Utah! Daniel has been accepted to Utah State University and we are packing up and moving to Logan. College life here we come! Okay I'm assuming it might be a tad different this time around, being married and having two kids, but overall I think it will be a blast! We will be in a city again so we will be able to take the kids to the zoo, swimming, to lots of parks and school activities ie basketball games, football games, gymnastics etc. etc. And for me there are three places I am most excited to have access to again, Sonic, Olive Garden and a Mall! We'll keep everybody posted on our new adventure. Stay tuned!Our new townhouseGuess who will live RIGHT next to the FOOTBALL stadium? Us! Love the Mountains!We will have a Temple by us again...(right down the street from our house)

The Kiddos

2011-03-15T00:01:00.000-07:00

Updates: Carter is now blowing kisses and really loves to dance! Elise is still enjoying her princess movies and singing her favorite songs. Daniel had his bday this week and it was fun to spend time with his family. As for me, I watched Pride & Prejudice again, the older version, NOT the Keira Knightley version, granted it took me almost two weeks, but it was quite enjoyable. Oh Mr. Darcy! "Is there nothing you could take, to give you present relief?—A glass of wine;—shall I get you one?—You are very ill."

My girl wearing pearls to church
I call this Carter's "Will Schuester Vest"Hey there stud
I guess Mommy is pretty funnyCool Kid Looking pretty snazzyLove this kids greenish eyes I convinced her to let me put foam curlers in her hair, this worked out great until bedtime when she realized she was supposed to sleep in them. Carter going for a little ride with Uncle Dayna
Carter Blowing Kisses

Happy Birthday Daniel!

2011-03-10T00:01:00.000-08:00

Have a FABULOUS day! Love, McKenna, Elise & Carter

March Madness!

2011-03-03T07:35:00.001-08:00

Okay so I'm just a little busy these days. This week the kids got strep throat and I have been juggling 2 jobs..life can be crazy sometimes. I'm not sure if anybody else feels like this, but I feel like my kids have been sick since November. Everybody I talk to say they are sick or have sick kids, I don't think you can escape it, no matter what state you live in. This week we have been having lots and lots of snow! A couple days ago I woke up to a blizzard with at least 8 inches of snow already on the ground. I can feel my days in Hawaii finally slipping away. Ha ha! Elise showing off her St. Patrick's Day attire A Future Rock Star My 60s girl

Still Partying!

2011-02-23T11:54:00.001-08:00

The birthday celebrations are officially over. Carter had two bday parties and 3 of Daniel's family members have birthdays in February too. Good fun! Our only adventure story is last weekend we got stuck on the highway due to the roads being closed after a 30 car and semi truck accident on I-80. After 4 hours of waiting along with 250 cars, we decided to drive 2 hours (in a snowstorm) out of our way to get home. The kids did surprisingly well for having such a long day in the car and best of all we made it home safely. Lots of snow this week and deadlines for the paper, but all in all things are going great. Enjoy a couple pics from our week!
Happy Birthday!Yummy!Opening presents Went to SLC to spend time with our friends BJ & Anuhea, Happy Birthday BJ!
Kalena & Elise Daniel's cousin Eldon and his wife Jen's new baby girl Natalie
Elise's cute new bedding for her big girl bed

Carter taking a driving lesson while stuck on I-80
Glamour shotHere are some shots from the accident

Scary stuff

Happy First Birthday Carter!

2011-02-16T00:01:00.000-08:00

I can't believe a whole year has gone by. Oh how we love you Carter! We love your lips, your smile, your laugh and the joy you have brought into our home. You are lucky to have such a loving sister who will always be very protective of you. "Stay away from my brother," Elise says. We hope you have a wonderful first birthday, Love, Mommy, Poppa & Elise.

Carter Matai: Born February 16, 2010; 7lbs 8oz.
Carter Matai: 1 year old, now weighs 25lbs 15oz.

Back to Normal Life

2011-02-15T15:43:00.000-08:00

Pretty much to sum up my vacation it was the best, "All my dreams came true." First off Daniel's team the Greenbay Packers won the super bowl, then to top it off, we had fun with the kids, played with cousins, had an early bday party for Carter, got our car fixed up, went out to eat, went shopping and got pampered; this is definitely my kind of life. Now I am back with a stack of papers on my desk and newspaper deadlines to make. I wish everyday was a vacation, but what can you do. It was also fun to have Daniel's family up in Idaho for his brother Dayna's wedding. Congrats Dayna & Sally! Enjoy a gazillion pictures everybody!

Dress up time for two pretty princesses
Another day of dress up fun, love the hat Elise :)Carter playingPosingClimbingElise giving her princess waveHappy CarterThe best cupcakes, ever!Carter's early family bday partyThis was his face EVERY TIME I tried to put his bday hat on himWe finally got it on!Gotta love a Baskin Robbins icecream clown cake
Carter was happy he got his own icecream coneCousin girls at the partyOpening presentsPlaying with his new truckThe best icecream, milk and chocolate milk!Elise & Grammy at the DinerCarter posing at the DinerShirley Temple Hair - Getting ready to be a flower girl for the weddingLooking oh so prettyElise was sooooooo excited to be a flower girl!Elise performing her dutiesCute EliseSitting with the other flower girlsShe decided to help out and pick up her flowersDa Magalogo BoysCarter & GrandpaThe Couple: Dayna & Sally with CarterCarter looking oh so cool in Uncle David's shades Carter and Skipper
The Cake"What, I can't eat any food?" That was her response when I told her I didn't want her to spill on her white dress.

Love his tie
Congrats! Until our next adventure!

Vacation Time!

2011-01-28T07:47:00.001-08:00

This weekend we are off to Utah and next weekend we will be going up to Idaho for a whole week! I like this vacation stuff, we should definitely do it more often. This will be the first time I've ever used paid vacation days from work for an actual vacation. Usually I use it for having babies, getting my appendix out, or having migraines. Needless to say I am really looking forward to having some time off, I mean it's almost February, definitely time for a break! Ha ha!

Elise sooooo happy in her Dora Bubble Bath
This picture is edited with the 1960s style, I like it!Poor guy so tired he fell asleep in his high chair right after breakfast Another cute shot in the tub

January Updates

2011-01-22T10:07:00.001-08:00

Carter: He is now 11 months old, one more month until the he hits the big O-N-E!!! He can now shake his head no, put his head to his shoulder, give kisses, and dance by bending his knees up and down. Elise: She has finally gotten a big girl bed. She says, "I'm a big girl now, not a baby so I get a new bed." Potty training is still going, some days are better than others and I am trying not to get discouraged. She also has started dressing up like a princess everyday. Daniel and I: Just planning trips to Utah and Idaho for the next few weeks. Can't wait! Carter posing Soccer anyone?PlayingLooking pretty fab Chillin in his new car seat Ready to go out I decided to make homemade oreo cookies and they actually turned out pretty well Elise's video performances: Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
ABCs
A dream is a wish your heart makes: Elise rendition
I'm a Child of God

First Word

2011-01-10T07:28:00.000-08:00

Happy 2 1/2 Birthday to Elise and congrats to Carter for saying his first word. He would say sounds like mama and dada, but this time he clearly said his offical word which was, Boo! Love it! See video below.

Kiddos Playing
Hi my name is Carter and I have 5 teeth now! Peek a Boo! (Getting dressed after bath time)

Carter playing with a spoon

A Week of Sickness

2011-01-07T07:54:00.000-08:00

This week the Magalogo family has been sick. Maybe it was caused by trying to recover from the holidays. Who knows. The kids have a little bit of everything and we finally got them on antibiotics two days ago. Hopefully this will help.
One thing I've learned is trying to put eye drops into a baby and toddler's eyes is torture. If adults don't like to put in eye drops in their eyes then why would kids? Just a thought. It reminds me of that "Friends" episode when Monica was trying to put eye drops in Rachel's eyes and she was fighting it so bad.
Another winter update is Wyoming has been in the single digit temperatures and some days it gets up into the teens, but mostly it is just so darn cold. No plans for this weekend and I'm excited to just be home, relax and get my family better. Until then, I have a couple shots to share.

This is my sick little girl who fell asleep on the couch
This was Elise hiding during happier times before she got sick this week
This is NOT blood! Elise came out and said proudly, "Mommy I painted my toenails!" Ahhh!
And that's all from us this week...

It's a new dawn, it's a new day and I'm feeling good!

2011-01-02T17:58:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year everybody! I'm sure I will be accidentally writing 2010 for the next few months, but for today I wanted to do a little journal post. This week I was feeling so good apart from the 2-day migraine. I have been wearing my new wardrobe, rocking my new haircut and feeling a lot more confident. The joke is since I am no longer dressing like I am pregnant. I mean really it's been 10 months already! Another exciting thing for me is getting a second job, I know what you're thinking two jobs two kids, yup it's true. But the best part about it is I am the new reporter for the local newspaper. It's nice to actually use my bachelor's degree and start writing again. I will probably post some articles on here in the next little bit. That's it from me...