Disney on Ice

Grandma Sue and I took my kids and Taya to Disney on Ice Friday night. The kids had a blast and were so excited. Drake was especially star struck when Lightning McQueen came racing out onto the ice. He was literally in shock. Hands up in the air, shaking. He was so happy, it made me a little choked up. I wonder if that's how Heavenly Father feels when we are happy. It got me thinking that way. All you really want is for your children to be happy, and when they are I swear your heart bursts with joy. The kids were so great. Taya kept exclaiming, "look at that Draker!" Ava clapped at everything and cackled her cute fake laugh when Goofy and Donald Duck were out.

Amen.

If more people lived by this,
the world would be a better place.

Thanksgiving day.

We had such a beautiful Thanksgiving day. It was so warm. We didn't go anywhere this year and it was just our little family and Grandma Sue. It was simple and pleasant. I can't wait for next year though. We head to Az. with all of my family. I miss having them around.

So blessed.

Because I have been given two beautiful children to care for.
Because I have a roof over my head.
Because I can put food on our table.
Because I have a good husband who loves and takes care of our family.
Because I know and am apart of the restored and true Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Because I have a purpose in this life and I know why we are here.
Because I am needed and loved.
Because I am healthy.
I am full of gratitude for so many wonderful blessings to be thankful for. Happy Thanksgiving.

Photo Booth

Thanks for filling my days with laughter & love. xoxo.

Heather: Nantucket

I did a photo shoot for my prego friend Heather when I was out on Nantucket Island. She is beautiful! Check out more of her pictures by clicking here.

Family Pictures

I stole my friend Chelsea and her family for the day and we headed downtown. We needed a new family picture. I don't think we've taken a "real" one since Ava was born. Sad. But, it wasn't all picture taking. We spent an awesome Saturday walking around downtown Denver, eating pizza, enjoying the warm day, and the must have...ice cream!










The real fun began with our own private photo shoot.



Denver's blue skies.

Check out this snuggley little newborn. Click here.

First real snow fall.

I love making a snowman when you have to peel layers off. The snow was also perfect for making snowballs and snow angels. The kids have been sick, but we let em' outside for some fresh air on Sunday.



Ava trying to take the snowman down.



The final product.

More Halloween.

Drake was a fire fighter this year and Ava was an elephant, or pretty much a fat suit. It was so funny. Her bum looked so big. She's so tiny it was a crack up to see her in it. The kids had so much fun this year. Drake kept showing us his bucket of candy after EVERY house so we could see how much he was getting. Ava just keeps asking me everyday, "mama, we go tick or teating?" And what's a holiday without some cupcakes?? We took them over to my orthodontist appt. and gave them to the staff.

Happy Halloween.

Brandon and I decided to go all out for Halloween this year. We hadn't dressed up for a while and thought it would be fun. Here is a picture of us as Jack Skelington & Sally from the "Nightmare before Christmas."

Nantucket Island: Part II

My friend Malissa celebrated her 30th birthday New England style. Thanks to Charles (her husband & our personal chef) & Malissa (our hostess birthday girl) we were able to stay in a beautiful home, on a little quaint island in Massachusetts. In town the streets were paved with cobblestone and the front yards were lined with huge hydrangea's.

There was lots of game playing, great friends, delicious food, and between 6 girls, too many photos of the occasion. Thank you Charles and Malissa for an amazing weekend to ring in 30 years for a wonderful friend and woman!!








Birthday center piece & home made dinner!



Another yummy dinner from Charles!



Chowder contest. About 10-15 restaurants from around Nantucket Island came together to have their chowder voted on. This first picture is of us waiting in line to get into the big white tent. Way fun & very good, but I was a little chowdered out by the time we done testing all of them.












Awesome fudge shop in town. The picture of the fudge below is just a day's worth of fudge made. The woman who owns the store, makes that much EVERY morning and that was only part of the wall filled with fudge. It was soooo good!

















You have to take a ferry out to the island. Not only did I have a 5 hour plane ride, a 4 hour car ride @ 4 am, but our 9:30 am ferry was cancelled because of weather. We didn't get on a ferry until 3:30 pm. Like I said lots of traveling, but so worth it!! These pictures are from the ferry ride going home.