Spinning

{11/19/11}

We're watching The Christmas Story and Hunter randomly says, "I don't like guns. I shoot my eye out."

And then he goes up stairs and we can hear him singing, "ra ra Ra ra."

{11/10/11}

Late night giggles.

even though it's not that late.

My sister and I can get pretty weird sometimes. Neil was in with the boys helping them fall asleep and I'm sure all he heard was a little buzz buzz from my phone telling me I got a message and then me laughing. It had to do with some "because that means delicious one" and "dod" and "tutu", or "go" "like ga" and "ga tit" which lead to "ga tit too. 2" and turned into "tutu" "that's weird". and anyway, it made me laugh pretty good.

My sister finally signed up for Pinterest... and as she was finally giving up and going to bed I started looking on my quiet amusements board because I wanted to make sure she saw a couple of them. Anyway, they all just made me laugh. especially this one, so here is my picture for the day.

Source: weheartit.com via Diane on Pinterest

good night!! :)

{11/9/11}

Making this, even though I made it yesterday. I like to think about it still. :)

{11/8/11}

My mom.

It's nice having my mom close. Last night we went to the RS dinner together and was a lot of fun. It's also been so nice having her around as I've been sick lately. She's always so willing to drop everything and come help me, or watch my children while I get over my sick spells, or let my boys go play at her house. She has been and is such a blessing!

Thanks Mom!

{11/7/11}

So much fun family time!

These last couple days have been great fun! Today we went to Carl's Jr so the boys could play on the jungle gym that is there. They loved it! We were there probably at least an hour! It was so much fun watching them run around and play with the other kids.

Then we had the best FHE yet! I love watching my boys learn and play, and hearing their cute answers! They are so playful and it's always a hoot singing and being silly with them! :) I don't know what it is, but we have been blessed with an overabundance of love in our home lately and I am so grateful for it!

{11/6/11}

Serving and callings, as well as being released and getting a break. ;)

Starting today I am no longer in YW's. It's bitter sweet. I loved it, loved the girls, greatly enjoyed having something to every Tuesday, loved being involved with the ward on that level. But for right now I am so grateful to be done! To have time for myself, to take care of me, to rest. Time to take care of my family, my husband, my home.

{11/9/11} Now that it's been a couple of days... I didn't realize how much time and energy I put into that calling! These last 3 days have been fabulous! I'm happier than I have been in a long time! I feel great. and I think a lot of these two things come from having the mental energy to take care of "us". For the first time since before Mabel was born probably, I've done all our laundry AND have put it all away at. the. same. time.! Our sink and counter have remained dish free, as in we've stayed on top of washing them and putting them away! It's really surprised me what a stark contrast I've seen of myself in the last couple days! I'm grateful for the time I had to serve and how I grew and what I learned, but for now I'm so thankful that I get a break!!! :)

{11/5/11}

Sewing!!!

I am taking a couple of sewing classes at Bernina to help me get to know my machine a little better, and know some basics of sewing. Today was my first class and it was fun. It was very basic, but there were a few tips and tricks that I learned! I love learning, and I love getting better at things! :) and sewing is definitely one of them!!

{11/4/11}

I'm am really doing bad at keeping up this. Oh well.

Today what made me the happiest was my sweet little Mabes. Holy moly I wish I could just hang her on the wall and look at her forever. She is so cute! My favorite is when I come walking into the room at she looks at me with the biggest, happiest grin and just smiles and laughs for a long time. She's so cute! I just can't get over it some times! Some memories I how I never forget.

{10/28/11}

Naps

a nap right now would bring me a lot of joy....

{10/27/11}

Two boys that love to play together

picture taken yesterday, but it still makes me happy. :)

{10/26/11}

I love when the boys sleep in!

Especially when I still wake up early and have time to get ready for the day, eat breakfast, read a little, and just have a little me time before I have to be in mom mode again!

I also like it when they sleep in, and I get to sleep longer too. Either way, them sleeping in is a win-win. :)

{10/25/11}

I'm back! I have a week that is ready to post, but I need to add pics or format the post (I wrote them on my phone). But otherwise I had a rough week or two and just didn't even think about this. But now I'm back... and there are more things than ever to write about! :)

Hunter brings me so much joy!

Today he had the cutest smile as he told me that Jackson kicked over his tower. Usually he's pretty upset about it. He reassured me, "It's ok Mom!" :)

Later he picked up the basket Jackson was carrying around, after they put a bunch of stuff in it, "Let me carry it for you Jackson. It's kind of heavy." lol. :)

{10/7/11}

Taking care of my children! There is nothing better than being a mom, and the love that I feel for these three little munchkins!

 

Source: itsanadorablelife.blogspot.com via Diane on Pinterest

{10/6/11}

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints!
It its my life. It is who I am. It provides so many blessings that come in so many ways. I am eternally grateful for it, and for all of the wonderful friends I've made and relationships that have been strengthened because of it. :) the gospel brings me joy!

{10/5/11}

"He-made-a fire" LOL! or in other words, humidifier. (inside joke -ali. It makes me cry every time I think about it.) :D

{10/4/11}

FAMILY
My aunt from Virginia is here and we all got together fire a mini family reunion. It was awesome! All but one of my uncles were there. Otherwise it was some cousins, awesome food, and great conversation! One thing I love about my moms side of the family is how comfortable we are with each others. We don't see each other for years, but it feels like it was just yesterday. There is just so much love and you always feel welcome. It's great! I wish we saw each other more often! :)

{10/2/11}

Family Pictures

Kisses!

We decided to venture out and get our yearly family photos. For the past 3 years we've somehow managed to always get them taken on Nov. 3rd(I think), but decided  to try and get them done while there were still some leaves on the trees. It was short and sweet, but we had fun! :) 

Another self portrait adventure (camera strapped to the stroller and thank goodness the timer setting takes 4 photos.) :) and of course a wonderful hubby to help out (and take some great shots) so that in the future we will remember that I was a part of the family too. heehee.

We went up to South Fork park, where we went last year for our pictures, and it was so beautiful!! I absolutely love it up there by the river. :) We finished up our photo shoot with a mini picnic. I love being outside!

{10/1/11} Picnics

Today my favorite man took me and my girl on a picnic! It was SO much fun! :) We went up the canyon and ate our sandwiches and grapes, watched the river and the clouds and it was PERFECT. Beautiful weather and everything. Sometimes it's so nice to get out of the house, and get a break from two very excited boys. :)

{9/30/11}

We were all migrating upstairs, and when I came down to bring her up with us I found her sleeping like this. (bad camera picture) but she's SO cute!! :) She always melts my heart.