Monday, December 26, 2011

Saturday, December 24, 2011

Merry Christmas

May we always remember the true meaning of Christmas! Merry Christmas from our Family to yours!

Thursday, December 15, 2011

14 Years

I can't believe that my oldest is 14 today, it seems like just yesterday that we were bringing him home from the hospital. Where does the time go. Only 5 more years and we will be sending him on a mission.

Jakob has brought so much joy to our family. He is a very kind and compassionate young man, very willing to help out (most of the time anyway!) he is always looking out for the needs of others. We Love you Jake and are so glad that you are a part of our family!


Thursday, December 8, 2011

Naughty Little Three Year Old

I think the pictures say it all!


Why yes that is a whole tub of mascara all over her. This is what she did after she got out of the bath! Guess who had two baths last night!?

Saturday, December 3, 2011

Sisterly Love




I couldn't pass up the opportunity of taking pictures of these two getting along. Too Cute seeing Jacey reading Llama Llama Red Pajama, and Llama Llama mad at momma to her little sister, and the joy on Jena's face! I love these two monkey's!

Thursday, December 1, 2011

Cute critter hats

Aren't these hats cute?! Jena's is a Lion and Jacey's is a Penguin




Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Thankful # 30

I am Thankful for the Month of November and for the chance I had to write down everything that I was Thankful for!

I am really Thankful for a Loving Heavenly Father who is aware of me and my needs. I am Thankful for my Savior Jesus Christ and for the Atonement.
I am Thankful for my loving Husband Joe and for all that he does for me and our children.
I am Thankful for my four beautiful children and for the joy that they have brought to my life.
I am Thankful for my parents and Joe's parents, and for our siblings.

I am so very Thankful for all that I have and for the blessings that I receive each day.

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Thankful # 29


Today I am Thankful to belong to the family that I do! I love you all very much!

Decorating the Christmas Tree



Monday, November 28, 2011

Thankful # 28

Today I am Thankful that the kids went back to school! I love spending time with them, but the Thanksgiving break was long for all of us!

Sunday, November 27, 2011

Thanksgiving day fun




This is how we spent part of our Thanksgiving!

Thankful # 27

Today I am Thankful that we can pick up and go on an impromptu visit to see family in Utah! Even though it was a quick visit it was nice to spend some time with my parents and also Joe's parent. We Love you all very much!

Saturday, November 26, 2011

Thankful #26

Today I am Thankful for my brother and sister in law for inviting us to spend Thanksgiving with them at their cabin in Island Park. We had a great time!

Friday, November 25, 2011

Thankful #25

Today I am Thankful that I get to stay in with some of the people that I love, away from all of the crazy people who are out shopping on black Friday! Happy Shopping!

Thursday, November 24, 2011

Thankful #24

Today I am Thankful that I get to spend time with the people that I love. Happy Thanksgiving!

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Thankful #23

Today I am Thankful for cars that work!

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Thankful # 22

Today I am thankful that I can laugh! After the popcorn seed incident yesterday, I am glad that we can laugh about it!

Monday, November 21, 2011

The Tale of the Popcorn Seed

So I decided to make popcorn as an snack today, which isn't uncommon at our house. Well Jena decided that today would be a good day to stick a popped popcorn seed up her nose, NICE! I didn't see her do it I just heard her say "OW" and then she shows me the seed up her nose. I was in a panic because I didn't know how I was going to get it out ! First I call my mom, no answer, next I decide to call the pediatrician's office, the tell me they are suprised that it is stuck in her nose, usually it goes all the way up and down the throat, no such luck, they tell me it will either work it's way out or it will get mucus build up all around it and will start stinking and then I will have to bring her in an have it removed. The nurse suggested that I bring her in an and have them remove it. Well I didn't want to pay the $40 copay so I tell the nurse I will keep working on getting it out and if I can't get it I will call back and get her in. Next I get on an Internet board that I belong to and ask them for suggestion, I then get on Facebook and ask all my friends for suggestions, and I call Joe at work and ask him what to do. He suggested using a bulb syringe, of course we don't have one anymore, because you use them for babies not three year old's, so I hop in the car and run to Walmart to buy one, while on my way my mom calls back and she has the same suggestion as Joe. My sister sends me a text and tells me to get her to sneeze. I buy the bulb syringe and come home and try it, I can't get it out, well my friends on the Internet saved the day! I had one suggest plug the other nostril and have her blow really hard, she can't figure out how to do that, so that didn't work, but another friend suggested to plug the nostril and blow in her mouth until it comes out, that was the trick that worked. I had to wait for Joe to get home to do it though because I couldn't get the girl to hold still, but her dad saved the day and blew the seed clean out of her nose! Way to go Dad! Hopefully she learned her lesson and won't stick anything else up her nose EVER!

Thankful # 21

Today I am Thankful for washing machines, dryers & dish washers. I am so glad that I don't have to do laundry or dishes by hand!

Sunday, November 20, 2011

Thankful # 20

Today I am Thankful for my Savior Jesus Christ!

Saturday, November 19, 2011

Thankful # 19

Today I am Thankful for good neighbors! (At least most of them are good neighbors!)

Friday, November 18, 2011

Thankful # 18

Today I am Thankful for my two boys, Jake and Josh. Most of the time they are willing to help out!


Thursday, November 17, 2011

Thankful # 17

Today I am Thankful for my cute baby girl Jena, who says she is a big girl not my baby! Life is very entertaining with her as part of our family!


Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Thankful # 16

Today I am Thankful for the home that we live in!

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Thankful # 15

Today I am thankful for the community that I live in. I love living in Iona Idaho! (at least most of the time I do!)

Monday, November 14, 2011

Thankful # 14

Today I am Thankful for Siblings! I love all of you very much!

Sunday, November 13, 2011

Thankful # 13

Today I am Thankful for a nice warm bed to sleep in!

Saturday, November 12, 2011

Jacey's Special Day

Today was a very special day for Jacey! She was baptized and confirmed a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.








We are very proud of you Jacey!

Thankful # 12

Today I am Thankful for a loving Family who came to support our sweet daughter Jacey in her special day!

Thanks everyone for your support and love.

Friday, November 11, 2011

Thankful # 11

Today I am Thankful for Parents who love and support us in all that we do!
Old Picture I Know, but it was the only one I could find of my parents!


Thursday, November 10, 2011

Thankful # 10

Today I am Thankful for the Sunshine! It may not be that warm outside, but at least the sun is shining!

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Thankful # 9

Today I am thankful for good books to read, to help keep me sane!

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Thankful # 8

Today I am thankful to have wonderful friends!

Monday, November 7, 2011

Happy Birthday Jacey!

I can't believe that you are 8 already, where has the time gone?

This is the cake that she picked out for mom to make for her. She LOVED it when she saw it!





We took her shopping to pick out her gifts. She got a Fur real friends dog that walks and barks, and she also got two new barbie DVD's and a new Kelly doll. Oh and she bought a littlest pet shop turtle.

She wanted taco's for dinner, followed by watching Cars 2 and eating cake and ice cream. I think she had a great day!

We love you Jacey and are so glad that you are a part of our family!

Thankful # 7


Today I am thankful that I am a mother! Happy 8th Birthday to my beautiful girl Jacey!

Sunday, November 6, 2011

Thankful # 6

Today I am thankful for the Sabbath, and for the opportunity that I have to go to church and worship, and to feel closer to my Savior.

Saturday, November 5, 2011

Thankful # 5

Today I am thankful for good health.

Friday, November 4, 2011

Thankful # 4

Today I am thankful for modern medicine. Jake got bit by some type of bug last week, we thought it was going away, but in the last couple of days it flared up again. We spent some time in the doctors office today having it looked at, and having it drained. They have put him on a topical antibiotic, and an oral antibiotic. Thank heavens we can call the doctor and be seen in the same day and also have medicine ready to go when we get to the pharmacy.

Thursday, November 3, 2011

Thankful # 3


Today I am thankful for my children! They bring so much joy into my life.

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Thankful #2

Today I am Thankful for a Loving Heavenly Father who is aware of me and my needs.

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Thankful

Since it is the month of November, I am going to try and post something each day that I am Thankful for!
Today I am thankful for my hubby who works hard to provide for us so that I can stay home with our children. I LOVE YOU JOE!
not the best picture of the two of us, but it's the only current one we have!

Monday, October 31, 2011

Happy Halloween!









Happy Halloween!

Carving Pumpkins



Josh managed to carve his pumpkin with out gaging this year!


Jena's Pumpkin
Jacey's Pumpkin
Josh's Pumpkin
Jake's Pumpkin

Happy Halloween!