Albertson's parking lot....

So I have to voice by hate for there parking lot. For those of you who shop there you will understand my frustration. The parking lot is on a downward slop and if you have ever tried to put 2 children in a vehicle with out letting go of your shopping cart its near impossible!!! I think they really could have taken more time to figure it out. If you let go of the cart you will be the lady running into oncoming traffic after your precious groceries.....and you worked so hard at clipping all the coupons to save money...I tell ya is near impossible....

Two very happy kids on Christmas morning!

Our sweet Bailey.

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I had so much fun making this yesterday. It's an over sized wooden paperclip. It can hold most any kind of picture. below there are more views of it. I hope to make more it was super fun and easy, once I started I could not stop adding cute embelishments!

Our first night trying "Big Girl Panties"

So Bailey is giving us signs that she wants to start potty training. One of our favorite ticks from Bailey is the hand full of poop and then she tries to clean it herself, what a big girl.....ugh....and gross! I would rather give birth 10 times over than deal with potty training. I need suggestions and lots of tip so feel free to inform me....! So tonight she got to wear big girl panties and has gone through both pairs I bought her. thank goodness it's close to bedtime and the diaper could go back on. In her defense she did really good going in the toilet. So I need help!!!!!!!!!!

I am simply a mom who try's to do it all......

This picture was from thanksgiving 2008.

Cole always has such bright eyes!

And the Winner is.....

Last night we went to Jason's Work party. It was great they had a wonderful dinner and a magic show, dancing was going to follow the prizes but it was like 10:45pm and most everyone had left. This year they had over 150 prizes ranging from gift cards to 44" flat screen TV's. Jason and I sat there the whole time thinking are we ever going to win anything cool, all the TV's were gone and the Wii was snagged, along with the Lap top Computer. Then it happened his card was called. He went up and drew a number..... Jason won a Ridgid air compressor with two nail gun attachments. I was so happy for him! It took two people to carry it to the car. When we got home and tucked the kids in bed, we went back out to the Jeep and brought it in. Jason is so funny he did not change out of his dress clothes, he ripped it right out of the box slapped the wheel's on it and was beaming the whole time! It was really cute to watch him. It was like Christmas morning came early.....I looked up to see how much its worth, Home Depot has it listed for $250.00. There were also door prizes as you were leaving. We got a car emergency kit. its pretty cool! all in all we had a great time!

Not all Razors are created equal....

I know this is going to sound silly....but I'm a silly kinda person. I recently decided to switch razors, and have found that most out there are crap! I currently have the new Bic razor and really don't like. Jason laughs at me for always changing things and then hating it. But I figure it ya don't try it then you'll never know if something is better. So I'm going back to the Gillet Venus for now....until i'm bored with it again....(like I said its a silly thing)

This is Sarah and Jeff's engagement picture I decided to scrap it!
(Sarah is my sister)

This rocking horse is Jason's and Bailey loves to play with it. I snapped the picture at the right moment!

Happy Thanksgiving....
This year we were with Jason's family. The kids a had a great time, the adults played the Wii and watched some football. Dinner was wonderful and very filling. I made my first Apple pie. I was very proud of myself. I also brought rolls that were yummy. We celebrated Jason and his moms birthday as well. by the end of the night the kids were ready for bed, so was mom and dad! I hope everyone enjoyed there Thanksgiving. I am blessed with so much, and I thank God everyday for that....

Can I just say being a mom is the hardest thing I have ever done....but very rewarding!

Our Economy

Thanks to the recent economy I don't think I've pinched a pennie so hard in my life!!!!!!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JASON!

We love you Daddy.....

What is with the breakouts!

I don't know what is going on with my skin but I have been breaking out so much these past few months. Does anyone have any suggestions that I could try????? I feel like I'm 14 again....ugh....maybe my face is used to my usual and I need to try something new. Any suggestions would be great! THANKS.....

My friend Alyson helped me with photoshop and I love it! don't think I'll be able to use gimp again

I'm so thankful for my family......

Funny bedtime habbits....

Bailey is one of a kind! At night we have a routine, and bailey will occasionally throw in a few more things....right now this is Bailey current routine.....

.brush teeth
.floss teeth (cant believe she lets me)
.use the potty
.read a book
.say prayers
.change diaper if needed
.give hugs and kisses
now this is so strange...
.use snot sucker to clean baby's, teddy's, and her nose
.chap stick
.lotion if not done in bathroom
and finally we are out of the room....

Take the Quiz and Share Your Results!

Tag your Hubby is it.....

1) Where did you meet? Online, LDS singles.
2) How long did you date before you got married? 6 months and engaged for 2 months.
3) How long have you been married? 3 years in Nov.
4) What is your favorite feature of his? he has amazing eye's.
5) What is your favorite quality of his? He is very loving,happy, and loves to tease me.
6) Does he have a nickname for you? the usually "honey".
7) What is his favorite food? Pot roast, mashed potato's, and brown gravy...
8) What is his favorite sport? he loves the Rodeo, will watch the Jazz, and soccer.
9) When and where was your first kiss? first date at my car, we wasted no time!
10) What is your favorite thing to do as a couple? wrestle ;) be entertained by our kids, they do funny stuff all the time.
11) Do you have any children? girl and a boy
12) Does he have a hidden talent? a lot of people don't know he can drawn, we have a few of his pictures in our home.
13) How old is he? 33 in Nov.
14) Who said "I love you" first? me at his house, I said "I like you more than a lot"....he said "ok", I guess I swept him off his feet.
15) What is his favorite type of music? Country and 80's hair band music.
16) What do you admire the most about him? He's a hard worker and always makes me and others around him happy. he wants nothing more than to see his family healthy, happy, and provided for. what a great hubby!
17) Do you think he will read this? yes. on his lunch break.....hi honey:)


I tag: Erin W., Michele, Alyson, Britta

Oct. 18th, we went to the Ogden Reg. NICU Reunion for Cole. It was Halloween themed and lots of fun, the kids got trick or treat buckets, pictures of them selves to make a magnet photo frame, decorate cupcakes, and goodies to eat....what a fun party.... Bailey loved her costume, Cole on the other hand had no choice I think he managed well.

The kids got to decorate cupcakes Bailey did a great job....

Bailey is having a healthy snack....nuggies and candy what more could you ask for!

I think everyone had fun.

Jason with the kids

Ok I have officially become addicted to digital scrapping

This is Cole's page i did on gimp.

Mom said I needed something Sassy. I could not agree more, I took one look and fell in love with them!! thanks Mom!

My mom called me at 7:45am wanting to know if we could meet today at Gateway. I was on board in a heart beat....so here are a few pictures of our outing.

Here is my first attempt at scrapping with Gimp. I'm still learning how to do the drop shadowing, but I think I did good for my first time. go me!

Home Remedy....

I was telling a friend that my Shampoo is not working the best. she suggested that I should mix a little Baking Soda in with my shampoo every once in a while. Well it took me a while to be brave to try it. I did today and wow does it work! my hair is super shiny and every silky....I keep touching it....so thank you Cathi!

Busy Day!

I have been so wrapped up in the Twilight series. I read the first three books in a week and a half and the 4Th I took longer to adsorb what was going on. I finished today! yeah me.... now i cant wait for the movie....Jason wont go opening night so I might be on my own... also I was out walking with the kids and Bailey got her first bee bite. it was very traumatic. I thought it was a rock that hit her knee, but sure enough it was a bite. she is so fascinated with it. she took a nap with her pant leg rolled up so she could look at it. funny girl.

While I was at Joann's one day I had and idea come to me. I wanted to do something with painters canvas, so I stated playing around with different ideas. and this is what I came up with. I think it turned out really cute! (Funny side note I was watching Good Things Utah a couple weeks later and saw them doing something similar. great minds think a like.)

I love this Hat! my mom knitted this for Cole. it makes you want to pinch his cheeks!

Make a Smilebox scrapbook

Make a Smilebox scrapbook

Make a Smilebox scrapbook

New Bags!!!!

Make a Smilebox scrapbook

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Mother daughter love!

I love this Picture of my husband, I have to say I think he's a hottie!