November 17, 2009

4 years of wedded bliss.....

4 years ago Nov. 15, Jason and I were married in the SLC temple. That day was filled with love, promises, and eternity. I could never ask for a better husband, father, provider, and bestfriend!!! Jason I love you and can't wait for the rest of our adventures as husband and wife!









Just a glimps of the first day of the rest of our lives!


November 11, 2009

I've hit the point of wanting to be done!!!

So by this point in pregnancy I feel so done with expanding and losing my waistline. For some reason this part is the hardest for me to let go of. I try to remain healthy and somewhat in shape. I'm sure my Dr is so sick of me asking "How is my weight gain"???? Does anyone else struggle towards the end with the "wow could I look any bigger"? Don't get me wrong I love being pregnant and the amazing outcome far out weighs your pant size but for some reason I hit a wall in the 7th month. I'm so glad that I have a couple more holidays to keep my mind busy! I'm 30 weeks and can't believe it! I can't wait to meet my little guy! ❤

November 5, 2009

Recipe -- Chunky Streusel Jam Squares

My friend Britta found this recipe on a package of Nestle Tollhouse Chunk Morsels. Enjoy!!! They're SO good and addicting!!

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups quick or old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 cup (2 sticks) butter or margarine, softened
3/4 cup raspberry or strawberry preserves (I used homemade raspberry jam, because that's all I had . . . and 3/4 cup equaled one pint of jam)
1 11.5 oz. pkg. Nestle Tollhouse semi-sweet chocolate Chunks
1/4 cup chopped nuts (I omitted this because my hubby's allergic to nuts, I think it tastes fine without them).

-Preheat oven to 375, grease 9-inch square baking pan
-Combine flour, oats, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder and salt into large bowl. Cut in butter with pastry blender or two knives until crumbly; reserve 3/4 cup oat mixture for topping. Press remaining oat mixture into prepared baking pan. Spread preserves over crust; sprinkle with chunks.
-Combine reserved oat mixture and nuts; sprinkle over chunks. Pat down lightly.
-Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely in pan on wire rack until chocolate is firm, or refrigerate for 30 minutes to speed cooling (I would recommend making sure it cools before cutting . . . personally I think it's insane for them to expect I'll wait 30 minutes, and I cut into them while they were still warm and my piece fell apart. But it was still yummy!!).
-Cut into squares -- makes 25 squares.

November 3, 2009

New Craft Storage Ideas Using Unexpected Items

I loved this link....really neat ideas! I never would have thought to use them this way!
New Craft Storage Ideas Using Unexpected Items

October 21, 2009


October 15, 2009




October 13, 2009

Gotta love Technology!!!

Here is our sweet bundle of joy in 3-D....









HI!!!!


October 8, 2009

Pumpkin love....



I'm loving this pattern! I had this material I wanted to use up and I love how they are turning out...I can't wait to make the large ones too! I think I need more material....(famous last words)


October 7, 2009

VOTE FOR MY DARLING KIDS!
I've entered Bailey & Cole in the Gap casting call...if you go vote for them we could win a Caribbean family vacation to Beaches Resorts. Go vote!!!!!
Click here and enter my user name susanwade80 in the Search Entries box, you can vote once a day till Nov. 17th go vote! Yes they make you register but it's so worth it!




October 4, 2009

New Family Pictures....
(More to come later)










I love how they turned out! My friend Kaedell Ellis took these and I couldn't be happier! I can't wait to see the rest of what she did! If you want her number let me know, you will love what she does!


September 29, 2009

Bailey & thumb sucking....

So this is our newest challenge! Since Bailey was 6 weeks old she has sucked her thumb, at first it was great!! She could sooth herself and sleeping was wonderful, no pacifiers to search for or clean and what not.....but now its a major problem! She is 3 and it's really starting to take a toll on her teeth and hair....when children suck their thumbs they often use the other hand to comfort themselves as well. In Baileys case she either rubs her ear or twirls her hair, now I know that dose not sound horrible but when you brush long beautiful curls and hit KNOT after KNOT its sad and frustrating at that same time. I have ripped so much of her hair out because she has it so snarled it's beyond saving!!! it truly makes me sad.... :(

We have tried to make this a "BIG GIRL" change but she could careless about the word "BIG GIRL"....she just dose not want to stop....so we have reached a point where we need intervention and here it is!!!!



All the customer reviews where great so I ordered it and it arrived today! I explained to sweet Bailey that she needed special help to stop sucking her thumb, so she was brave and let me apply the "yucky stuff"! So far she was managed to brush her hand across her mouth and BAM it hit her taste buds, she was gagging, coughing, spitting and anything else she could manage...she then knew it's gross and I want to keep my thumb far away from my mouth! She is now in bed and I hope I don't wake up at 2 am hearing her barfing because it's so gross.....wish me luck! I really hope this will help Bailey with her cute but not so cute thumb sucking!!! I will keep you posted!


September 18, 2009

2 years and counting!

2 years ago my mom wanted me to make this for her, I said sure I'd love to! Then the whole purse making thing happened and poor turkey got shelved in the middle of his creation! So I pulled it out this week and finished the cute little guy.....






He's such a cutie!

September 16, 2009

Pop goes the tummy...I'm 20 wks.. 5.5 months


September 15, 2009

20 weeks and so cute!!!


September 10, 2009

My first pieced baby quilt!



I loved how this turned out, and I really enjoyed the process.



(don't mind the fuzzy's).......
I wanted to use fleece for the backing, its a fuzzy fleece with a diamond pattern. Since this baby is going to be a winter one I thought he would like to be warm!

September 9, 2009

For My Sweet Niece Jayne....









My sister loved the magnet board I made so she asked me to make on for Jayne my niece....I love how it turned out, the toole makes it look so girly!

August 26, 2009

Bailey's first day of Pre-school!!!




















My little girl is growing up so fast!!!! 3 years old already....

August 24, 2009

This is my latest craft project....this will be in the baby's room, I still need to buy the magnets and a fun hook!!! I think it turned out so cute!!


August 18, 2009

Frogs and snails and puppy dog tails that's what little boys are made of.......that's right we are having a BOY!!!!


August 15, 2009



I'm 15 almost 16 wks pregnant!
4.5 months

August 13, 2009

Yummy Dinner!

Lasagna Roll-ups.....


This was so easy to make and so good! I've always wanted to make them but never tried until tonight and I'm glad I did!

August 11, 2009

August 10, 2009

Click to play this Smilebox scrapbook: Bailey's 3rd B-day
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY BAILEY!!!!!!!
Aug. 9th



I love this picture of Bailey I have such a beautiful daughter!!!!! more pictures of the wonderful day to come later...... :0)

August 4, 2009

Cole is a big helper!!!


July 31, 2009

Excited!

I think I'm more excited then Bailey is about her birthday! It's funny how you become more excited for your childs mild-stones, then your own....I could have cared less about my birthday this year but I'm thrilled to celebrate my kids!



Bailey's birthday is in 1 week and 2 days!!!!!

July 28, 2009

LOOK AT THEM BOOTS!

I have absolutely fallen in love with these boots! I have always wanted a pair of pointy toe boots and these say Sassy all over!!!! I would love them, wear them, and be so happy if I could actually afford them!!! Sometimes shoe's make me blissfully happy!


July 21, 2009

Hello Baby!

Here is our cute baby #3! When I went to the doctor I found out that I'm a little farther along than I thought, same thing happened last visit. So I figure this will be a Jan. baby for sure! I'm 12 weeks, the Dr. did not change my due date it's still set for Feb 3rd.


Next month we should be able to see what if it's a boy or girl!
Whats for Dinner?
Dinner last night was Chicken Cesar Salad. I picked the Romain lettuce from our garden and wished I could have done the same for the veggies but they need more time to enjoy! It was so yummy and looks pretty!


July 20, 2009

I had to share this with everyone! I found this cartoon in today's paper and thought this has to be every mom's issue....I loved it!!

July 16, 2009

Bailey knows that her birthday is coming up very soon....when ever she is asked what she wants....this is what she tells them..."Princess Cake"! She really only cares about that one thing! I have kept her birthday gift a secret and I can't wait to show her!!! This will be the second year that she has a princess themed party....she thinks they are great!


This is last years cake, she went nuts when she saw it!!!!


Let them eat cake!

July 14, 2009

From rant to RAVE.....


Ok I have to give a high five to Dove! I bought this yesterday and used it for the first time today and love love loved it.....It makes your skin feel smooth and silky I would totally recommend this to anyone, we are big Dove soap users at our home! If you cant read the picture it's the Gentle Exfoliating body wash and it's divine!