How'd She Do, Mom?

Probably should've saved the explanation for this post, but alas I got it backwards and posted it on the second part of this video..so scroll down and read for more info!! This first part of the video opens on Destinee telling us about Joseph Smith reading in the Bible, a very important scripture..listen to how she involves everyone in the family, and the thought bubbles are too precious!! She had to do it all her own too.

How'd She Do, Mom?

One of the programs in our church is called the Faith in God program, where girls aged 8-11 have many different activities that they are asked to complete so that at the end of their time in the program (age 11) they will receive a medallion or necklace to reward them for keeping that "faith."  One of the choices was to teach a Family Home Evening lesson (just a small gospel centered story or activity) about Joseph Smith and mistakenly I stopped the video halfway through so I hope it comes through in the two parts that I filmed!! Now remember, she had to create the whole thing on her own..so those "thought bubbles" in this one..all her idea...I couldn't keep from smiling ear to ear behind the camera because she is so much like me that it almost hurts!! Enjoy Grandma and Grandpa (mostly!!)

11 and Still Going!!

Now many people, when it's their anniversary post long huge posts about their significant other, and tell the world how wonderful the other one is, BUT since I'm typing this on my phone and it's quite late, I thought I would just go with the short and sweet post here. Chris and I have come through a lot and overcome many obstacles, but surprising to many who never thought we would make it ( and honestly probably to ourselves too) we have made it and have some really cute kiddos to show for it. Here's to 11 and more!!

My Tree Monkey

Just a cute picture of my tree monkey climbing outside preschool. Truly could not imagine a better place for Kyle to be learning so many valuable skills before he enters kindergarten next year I'm so very thankful that we found this preschool and Kyle absolutely loves it!!

Long time No post

So just a few days ago the kids had Dr. Seuss's birthday at school that directly coincides with an NEA read across America day so I had to make something cute for the kiddos...what do you think?

New Decade pt. 2

Then we go in search of a watch for my main bday present because my old watch had a run in with my trying to be helpful husband and didn't fair so well. Did you know that changing your own watch battery is not as easy as what it may sound.. Well Chris found that out the hard way..my Casio g shock watch from Korea (tremendous watches btw) was virtually indestructible which is great as I break my fair share...well after 4 years its battery dies and Chris knowing I hate to be without my watch tried to change the battery for me and pulls the innards out of the watch in the process...3 watch repair shops later with absolute no success,which brings us to the current "looking for new watch stage." Lo and behold the one I had was a limited edition and is no longer able to be found ANYWHERE!! Finally in the last of like 5 stores that say they carry baby g watches I find a very similar..actually color wise even a little better one that I absolutely love...round out the day with two pairs of New York and Company pants courtesy of a buy one get one free coupon and a luscious dinner pictured here, with a free redbox of Dolphin Tale and we've had a pretty good day...Here's to 30 and we'll see you soon!! ;) The Lego creation is something my boys made me today while I was getting a red box movie..can you tell what it says?

New Decade...and Do I look that old?

Well it was the big one today...no huge fanfare but overall a good day...starting with a yummy homemade breakfast of toffee hot chocolate,Belgian waffles,sausage,etc. Then we go to one of my favorite stores ever, Joann's, and finally get a pair of for real sewing scissors..if your house is anything like mine, there are no "things made for one purpose" nice things so anytime I ever had decent scissors for sewing lo and behold they would get used for digging outside or something equally not their purpose! So these are going away where kiddos can't find them!! ;) Continued on next post