Sometimes sleep is just more important

My other little princess. She has recently learned to wave "hi" and whenever you show her Gus, our dog, or play with a stuff animal puppy with her, she will make a barking sound! It is the cutest thing.

huh, that turned out side ways. Oh well. Here is the luckiest little girl in the world, because her daddy played dolls with her. Please make note that Mark was the fireman, as to not lose any man points.

Wanted to share this picture for two reasons...1-we were baking cookies and look mom, they love the aprons you had made for them. And 2- Thomas lost a tooth, so for now any time a camera comes out, this is the face he makes. He was so excited the tooth fairy came he woke me up early just to show me his dollar.

We have done some rearranging around here. Thomas is officially the only one in his room, can you tell he loves it. For awhile he had shared a room with Lauren, so that Mark could have his own man room. ( just F.Y.I that was my idea, not Marks. He said that people would tell him how spoiled he was to have his own room to sleep in. But really it was me who was spoiled, because lets face it ladies, if the man don't sleep, it's like having a fourth child to take care of!) I can say that because Mark is right here, and laughed.

But now that man room is a full on princess cave!

Let me assure you that Mark and I are very happily married. And think what you want, but sometimes sleep is just more important! That's right he has top bunk, and we love it!

You have your house....and I have mine! Lauren with hers...took me 5 hours to assemble. This doll house will go through two daughters and however many grandgirls I get! Thomas with his firehouse.

merry christmas, happy birthday, oh and happy anniversary

Happy birthday to my little Princess. Lauren bug is 7!~ I can't believe that. I think I am so lucky to have Lauren as my daughter because when I get grumpy she says "You need to change your attitude momma." And she's right! She is helpful with her kid sister and isn't afraid to speak her mind. At 7, its sorta frustrating, but as an adult I will be grateful she is head strong! :) Love you little one.Here comes the holidays! There goes the holidays! Sometimes the stress of it all is overrated but time spent with the family is ALWAYS worth it!

PEACE!~ Good will towards milk.

Baby girl - 8 months in her Christmas dress soooo kissable!

My precious nephew, Jacob- I have a feeling this little guy is going to have that smile on his face almost always!
So thankful for my family coming to visit. It is a long trip, but makes me so happy!

Happy Anniversary- 8 years! When things are good, they are great. And when times are trying and it seems it would be easier to "throw in the towel," I am reminded that marriages aren't perfect, but Mark and I are perfect for each other. I just love him.

And bubba playing Santa! I don't think little boys come much cuter than this one! He filled his pillow case with toys and on his own accord, set foot around the block shouting "HO HO HO."

2010- has been uneventful, besides two baby's birth- a wedding- a funeral- a reunion- not really much happened! HA-

Here's hoping 2011 is peaceful, happy and healthy!
God bless us everyone!

I have always been timid

ok So I have always tried to lose weight and as if its some big kept secret thought "I am not going to tell anyone, so then when they see me again they'll be AMAZED at my transformation." WELL THAT DOES CRAP for my diet! I give up bc I think "ah, no one knew anyway. There is no accountability Wheres the cookie dough?" Except to myself accounatble, but SELF we are pretty good at justifying quite a bit. hehhee
SO World in the bloggerville, or for my mom whose the only regular reader I have, I am going to try again. I am even going to tell you my weight..in my toes. Approx. 4 onces there. But can't lose those so we will start with the hips, then the boobies (that'll come when I am done nursing. RIght now I am a cow-Moo! a happy cow,love getting to nurse ) Then my arms and evetually work ourselves to my tummy. Hips are easy. Once upon a time I use to be able to see my hip bone. I know it exits somewhere down there.
I feel I have to say here that my endeavor to lose weight is not one of vanity. I feel good about myself and who I am. I know I am beautiful. I say that with the confidence that I know my Father in Heaven loves me. I know my handsome husband loves me no matter what I weigh. I am confident in the body I have, but not concieded. I just know my worth, and damn it baby I am priceless!
I have always been timid- yeah right! bring it on treadmill, because I am coming and H-E-double hockey sticks- is coming with me! Few months from now I will return and report, for now stats are these....
(october 6th, 2010-approx. 204) I KNOW- I hide it so well!

ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE

Its almost midnight, I should be in bed, or at least pretending to go to bed. Today was Conference. I love getting to hear our prophet speak, I love the feeling of being edified. I love the desire I have to WANT to listen to church music. I love knowing that I am with my family for eternity. I love that their are all kinds of good hearted people in the world, no matter what faith they may be. I love that I am a mom. I love that I am happy to live in Ajo. I love that my mom and dad love when I come visit home. It will always be home. I love that I know my worth as a daughter of God. I love my Savior. I love my family. I love my husband and his family. See these are the feelings I have in my heart because of conference. LOVE. Isn't that a much nicer feeling than that of inadequency. Old scratch works hard to bring us down and make us think we aren't good enough, but guess what people... I love that I am smart enough, I am good enough and gosh darnit people like me!

slobber kisses all around

Wanna kiss!!!

Sometimes I look at her and wonder if she is really mine? Mine to keep for forever. I am so thankful to get to be a mommy. I count the best three blessings of my life every day in my prayers. I am so thankful to have this time home with them.

~I feel like she really likes me too. :)~

~She loves her bumbo seat- thank you to my good friend Carol for letting me borrow it-you rock! My three monkeys. Lauren is so good with her and helping me. Sometimes Lauren likes to wear glitter chapstick....sometimes I find Kayley covered with glitter kisses! Thomas with his signature sign-Thumbs up dude! Taken at Grandmas and Papas house in July 2010. Lauren 6, Thomas 5, and Kayley 3 mo.....this is Kayley bug at three weeks old or so.....

Here she is at 4 1/2 months old. This is her getting ready to squeal in delight face. Right before her eyes open she makes a squawk noise. And I believe for now her signature move is sticking her tongue out ALL THE TIME! Love my babes.

Mindy Gledhill - Anchor

I like this singer. Not usually into Indie music, more of a reba type gal.But this is so cute