Monday, March 3, 2014

new years

We rang in the new year with the Dunn's, Milkazarecks, Moselys and Francis Families.
The kids kept busy out side on the swings, trampoline and all the other fun things in the Dunns backyard.  
It got a little cold so we finally made the kids come inside.  
 They got out the video games, board games and of course the big kids got out phones/ipods.
 It was really fun to hear them goof off and be silly with each other.
The night flew by and it was time to welcome the new year.
 
Never in my life have I seen such an amazing home firework show.  
 The guys really outdid themselves.  It was amazing!  
 and a little too intense for some of the little buddies.  :)  He watched from inside.
 We sure had fun and I am just so grateful to have such wonderful friends in our daily lives.
 This has been a rollercoaster of a year! Definitely one of the hardest no doubt.  A year full of change and loss, some good and some that still brings me to my knees.  I lost tons of weight which I never thought I'd do, as well as letting go of other things I never in a million years would have imagined I would loose.  I've laughed, I've cried, I've been embarrassed and angry and have felt all alone. But as sappy and cliché as it sounds, I've grown into a stronger, happier, more confident person. So I guess what I'm trying to say is thank you 2013 and everyone who has affected this year both in a good and bad way. I've enjoyed the ride and I'm excited and ready for what 2014 has in store for me.

Sunday, March 2, 2014

blankie

Little Miss has this blankie that she absolutely LOVES.
Of all the soft frilly blankets we have for her, this one is her favorite.  
 She can always be found rubbing the corners of the blanket.  I love to watch her do this.  
 What a sweet little babe she is.  Wish I could bottle her up at the age and keep her small forever!  

Daddy does my hair

My morning run went longer than usual one morning and Ry did Miss {B}'s hair, complete with a braid AND a head band.  I adore it when he does her hair.  It doesn't get cuter then this my friends!

never ending talent

I absolutely love to watch miss {B} at dance and gymnastics.  
 I can't get over how good she is becoming.  
She has such a good attitude at her lessons and learns things so quickly.  
Just look at that flexibility.  
Miss {B} still takes dance from Ms. Wendy
 we got to come in and watch her on parents day.  
 warming up 
 She's got the step tap shuffle down.  
 I can't get over the talent of our sweet little girlie girl.  
She sure makes her mama and daddy proud!  


BFF's


So I have this amazing friend that Miss {B} (and myself) absolutely adore.  Miss {B} always draws her pictures and loves to just sit and chat with her.  I often find her after church talking with her in the hall.  Its the cutest thing.  Well one day they were talking and Miss {B} said, we should really go to lunch or something together.  hahaha.  I was not there when this happened, but they decided they were going to go to lunch and then see frozen.  They decided to invite one of {B}'s besties as well.  Neither one of these girls are Sandee's.  She is crazy busy and had a lot going on, so I told her she did not have to do this, but she insisted.  She is just THAT awesome!  The girls had the time of their lives and I just love how everytime Sandee comes to craft or visit with me that {B} thinks she is there just to see her.  :)

Nursery

It's so hard to believe that Little Miss is old enough for nursery. 
 She is so teeny tiny that the nursery leaders asked if she was old enough like three different times.  I thought that she would have a hard time going, but she did fantastic.  I sure do love this sweet darling little girl!

the most wonderful time of the year

 *i love this time of year
*i love celebrating the birth of my Savior

*i love purchasing gifts especially with the kids.  (he said, hey mom look...)

when i turned around he had this funny grinch look on his face and bah hum bug hat.  he's such a crack up! 
*i love not counting calories for the entire month of December and all the yummy neighbor treats (giving and receiving).  
*i love reading family yearly newsletters and cards
*i love that target stays open til 11
*i love the hymns in church
*i love creating gifts and gift tags for those near and dear
*i love jingle bells on the doorknob
* i love being in charge of the ward party
or perhaps i should say i love how supportive my family is when i'm asked to do the party.  the all pitched in and made it happen.  Ry/ky and his buddies cooked all the food and it was delish
*i love good old fashioned caroling.  
*funny how surprized some of our neighbors were, overall I think they all enjoyed it
*i love seeing the temple lights with our crew
*i love making gingerbread houses with the kids. they are all just so creative and clever.   
*i love hearing the song"oh holy night" in high tenor pitch.  Its my favorite. 
*i love baking with my girlie

*i love having a baby in the home at Christmas time
everything is just so magical with a baby 
*i love opening jammies from the elves on christmas eve
as well as playing the fun new game they bring.  
I especially love when they are silly games that make us act goofy and laugh til it hurts.  
*i love letters to santa, especially precious ones like this
"hi what i want for christmas is in e theg (anything).  I am happy for in e theg.  Love you.  
Isn't she just so tender?! 
*i love putting together teacher gifts.  apple jar with candy and gift card inside.