Snowy Sundays....

I wish every Sunday could be like this. Waking up to a beautiful winter wonderland is an incredibly serene and peaceful feeling. One that I would have missed deeply with every part of my soul had we stayed in Texas. Although I dont love the cold and the aches and pains that come with it, I truly enjoy and bask in the fact that Utah has all 4 seasons. And beautiful seasons they are too. I dont think many realize that Utah is not just about people being LDS. I mean come on people get over that part already. Stop being ignorant.

So back to Utah. {also known as yew-tah} ha ha ha.

Its beautiful here. We have 4 very clear differences in seasons and some of the most beautiful, captivating scenery and outdoor attractions people have ever seen. Amazing. You can camp in the mountains, the desert, etc. You can ski, water ski, boat, hike, the list is just NEVER ending. One thing I loved in Texas was all the "yew-tah" tourism commercials.

So I am just going to spend the day cleaning some more, organizing and saying thanks for the wonderful things my life has brought to me. I will leave you with a few photos of our gingerbread pancake breakfast yesterday. It surely was yummy and fun! Later maybe I will post some photos of the girls in the snow this morning. It was so fun to watch them, but when they came in they were freezing cold! The joys of being a child again...

Its high time for a new post!

So I think its maybe been a lifetime since I have posted anything. Yep, I believe it has. What a shame! I decided that I am going to take this Thanksgiving Break to update our blog. We were headed to Wyoming and now plans have changed.....and our blog is HATING life and wishing for an update :)

So you may be wondering what is new with us?? Well for starters we moved to Helper about a month ago. We LOVE, l-o-v-e, LoVe, it here! The views are beautiful from our kitchen and living room and its SO much nicer than Smellington {Wellington} Savannah is now obsessed with us living by Balance Rock as well. Its quite funny.

Olivia will be 1 on Dec 3rd and I am quite amazed by where the time went in that year?! I mean, really, where does time go? While I thought I would be so sad about losing my baby girl, she is turning into such an amazing little girl already. She loves, loves, loves her mama too so maybe that is helping to aid in the transition! We are done having babies so that is where the worry came in! She has vampire teeth {eat your heart out Twilight fans...} gives five, claps and says mama, dada, nana and HI! Its SO dang cute! So to celebrate her big day we are having a Cookies & Milk Bash for her! I am stoked! We may have to throw some popsicles into her celebration, they have quickly become her new favorite and its so fun to watch her pant when she gets excited over seeing the box.....or even seeing the freezer door opening. Funny girl!

Ella is 2 and has an attitude at times. Most of the time she is sweet, very helpful and compliant. Then there are the days where she woke up on the WRONG side of the bed and well any of you with kids know how the rest of the story goes....other than that thought. She is amazingly smart as well. Quiet about it too. She can count to ten already and says some incredible sentences, etc. She is also very gifted physically.



Savannah is 4 and starts Kindergarten next fall. This will be a hard but great day in our house. I am sad to see her walk down that road already but so HAPPY for her to make friends. She is incredibly social and craves it. She is most definitely my child! I love to socialize and chat, as we all know. ha ha. She says the craziest things and grasps things that sometimes I just dont think a child of her age should. But she is just so mature!

Anyway I guess I dont have much else exciting to write about at 1 am. Tomorrow, during normal waking hours I may find this more amusing and be able to think of the things we have been up to around here besides the obvious {our kids} ha ha.

For those of you leaving town tomorrow, Happy Thanksgiving. May you take a deep breath and reflect upon all the beautiful blessings in your life. Making sure to take the time to say thank you and "I love you" to those that need to hear it most. I am surely blessed in this life of mine and cant help but feel so grateful everyday for the gifts God has placed before me. My life can puzzle me at times and leave me feeling nervous and unsure of my future, however as long as I am able to have faith and love my family and myself and those around me, even those in need that I do not know, I shall be okay. Its one of yet another blessing placed in my life. :)

Happy Thanksgiving! Much Love!

10 things.

So my friend Amy tagged me to do this and here I am. I think its so interesting to get to know people through things like this!

So the rules. Name 10 things that bug you and then tag 10 people.

1. Since I live in Wellington I really avoid just running into town because I dont want to go back and forth a million times and I almost always plan this trip around the kids naptime, etc. So I make a list and try to remember it which almost never happens but I hate getting to walmart and finding that they only have about 1/2 of what I need. I mean it's Wal-Mart aren't they supposed to have EVERYTHING?? Well ours hardly ever does. It seems every time I go I leave without at least 1 item on my list. Leaving me to go back and spend more money and fill my pantry with more things we dont need! On that note I need to regain my self control apparently.....

2. my 19 month old has the need lately to look around the room at all my hard work and cleanliness and go around tearing all sorts of things out. DRIVES me NUTS lately even though I know she is just exploring her world around her!

3. Rude and Egotistical people. I mean honestly I am almost always miffed about this one. I just wish people would look past the stupid stuff and really get to know a person. This is not just something thats happened to me I watch it happen constantly and it bugs me. Oh and people's manners in public these days really amazes me. Grr!

4. When people do not take care of their children and pets. Honestly why did you have them if you were going to just pawn them off on others and never bathe them??

5. That the time between when my kiddos go to bed and I do is way too short a window to unwind.

6. That I worry about so many people and just can't seem to do enough to help them all besides pray for them.

7. When people are just smoking in the car next to me or by a doorway I need to walk through. Like we all need to breathe in your cigarette smoke? Especially my children. Can't you find a more private place to kill your lungs alone and not EVERYONE elses. I am convinced I will be the person who never picks up a cigarette and then gets cancer from secondhand smoke. Oh and moms and dads who have babies and kids and then just sit by them all nonchalantly smoking like its no big deal you are poisoning them. Your fingers should be cut off!

8. Lately our economy bugs me. I know it seems so common to worry about it but truly I am worried for many people in my life and even those I dont know. I am so aggravated it had to come to this in our country!

9. People not believing in any one's dreams be they mine or someone elses. We should all feel so lucky to have goals and dreams to strive for. They may seems stupid or impractical to others but to the person they belong to its what may just be getting them through the day. Give them a smile and pretend you care even if you could care less. Everyone aspires for something.

10. That since we live in Price there is really nothing to get out and "do!" I wish we had a formal date night more but what would we even do?? So we are working on hanging out with more couples and making our own fun!!! Let us know if you want to join in on the fun!

So I tag anyone who wants to do this. I honestly had to think about this because there is NOT a whole lot that bugs me anymore. I am pretty laid back these days.

A little mind numbing fun.

Well I havent updated the blog in a while so I thought this would be a good way to break the ice. Promise I will get better at updating on the kiddos especially. My camera is on the fritz and I havent decided what to replace it with yet. So when that day comes you will see photos often. Its a personal resolution of mine.

1. Name one thing you like and one thing you dislike about your name.
Hands down......that it is spelled like a boy. I used to love how unique it is. However as an adult its just a pain. Everytime I call the bank, power company, etc. they think I am not me. Then they find it fun to make me answer every security question possible all the while acting skeptical. Yes I am sure someone wants to impersonate me and call in to pay my cell phone bill, etc. Please someone out there get on that.

2. How do you beat the summer heat?
I dont. I am a loser and hibernate inside in the luxury of cool air. I wish I could say I am one of those overly ambitious people who hangs out in the outdoors in the summer heat but I dont. Im no fool. Plus sweating bugs me and makes me feel dirty and I work hard to fit in my one shower a day with 3 kids. Cant afford to jeopardize that.

3. What are your favorite five items in your wardrobe?
I love comfy clothes. When I am at home you will rarely see me waltzing around in jeans. I just dont do it. Plus I am with the kiddos all day. Meaning my clothes get stained easily so I wear things that I am not attached to really.

1. My velour and fleece lounge pants. They are soft and warm and make me feel all warm and fuzzy when I wear them. YAY!
2. My Pink and White striped tshirt by sarah jessica parker. Its comfy and a little bit stylish.
3. my new winter boots. Love that they are lined with sherpa and SO warm.
4. my Mrs. Rogers sweater. So I look like a bum when I wear it. Its warm and kinda stylish. I like it.
5. SOCKS! I wear socks every single day. I have to have them on.



4. What are you most proud of?
many, many things. Probably my family. We have 3 kids and we work so hard to provide a nice life for them. I feel happy that we have succeeded in doing so. Our home is very full of love, laughter and of course chaos. I have 2 very active girls that love to be crazy around one another. Lets hope Olivia decides all that craziness is for the birds and decides to be quiet and calm. That would be a nice change of pace. Kidding. I love my girls for who they are but yes I need a break now and then.

5. Name one subject on which you could talk for hours.
parenting. I feel Cody and I are fun and great parents. We have experienced alot but love to learn from others as well. So this would be a great conversation piece for hours without a doubt.

6. In one word, describe your first kiss.
lame. It was gross and just not right. Im sure every first kiss is that way.

7. Finish the following sentence: "I can always find an excuse to _________".
get online. Oh its so crazy and sad I know. I am sorta addicted to checking my email and scouring for things online. Its a sickness.

8. The big decision I'm currently wrestling with is . . .
Actually not a lot. I decided to go forward with my baking stuff. I am not sure what extent I will go to with it but I have decided now is the time.

So now anyone who reads this and feels bored like I was today fill this baby out. I cant wait to read your answers.

Now its time to really get something done and go make those kidlets some lunch.