You want to wear what?

I told Brielle to get dressed so we could go to the store. She came out in this. Did it stop us? NO way. Wierd looks at the grocery store are no match for my Brielle's independence! It makes me love her even more.

P.S. Doesnt the Ballet move look great?!

Can he grow up? YES HE CAN!

Last Monday was my little Benson's second birthday. I cant believe that my little man just turned TWO! We had such a good time on his birthday and thanks to everyone who called, sent stuff, and came to his party, he had a great day.

We woke up in the morning and he chose what he wanted for breakfast: Trix cereal and gogurt. Okay, not to hard. Then we planned on going to lunch with Doug because Benson's only thing he wanted to do that day was to see Dad. So of course we picked up some good old Chick-Fil-A and went to Doug's work to eat with him. It was so fun, we sat in the little lunch room and got to meet a lot of people Doug works with. They were all so sweet and they loved meeting all the kids. Then it was home for nap time so I could finish last minute party stuff and make Benson's Bob the Builder cake! I love decorating cakes so this was fun. Benson is wild about Bob the Builder and the days leading up to his birthday he would walk around the house saying, "Bob cake!" over and over again. So this cake was a must.

At about 6:00 some of our dearest "Tennessee Family" came to celebrate with us. Of course everything at the party revolved around Bob the builder so I have included some pictures to show even the food was labeled to go along with the names of the trucks on Bob. (for example, Roley's Roll-ups go along with the little roller truck named Roley! Scoop's Scoops, etc. :) We had a great time. We roasted Hot dogs and marshmallows on the fire, (we love having a fire pit in our backyard) and ate and ate and ate. Then the kids took turns hitting the pinata, and of course presents and cake and ice cream. Benson got all kinds of trucks and balls, and trains! He was stoked about having some of his own boy things to play with. Overall it was a success, but I have to say I am a little grateful we do friend parties every other year cause they are a lot of work!

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Fall days and a Pumpkin patch!

What can mean fall more than visiting a pumpkin patch? The other night for FHE some friends invited us to a local pumpkin patch. It was so cute, they had horses and goats and ponies you could pet, and of course pumpkins for the picking! The kids LOVED the animals, especially the horses, neigh! After pumpkin hunting we went to Brusters, a local ice cream shop where I had the tastiest Carmel Apple Pie ice cream ever! You know how I feel about ice cream and this was heavenly! It was so funny, when we were at the window ordering our ice cream, the kids were playing around and then next thing I knew Benson was climbing up on this bench with this older couple. He sat right in between them and I think he was trying to get their ice cream! A kid after my own heart!

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SO BIG!

My little baby is so big! On Tuesday night he had his first taste of something other than Nutramigen! We decided now that he is a little over 5 months old that he could use a good taste of rice cereal. We sat him up in the high chair, and he thought it was great! I don't know how much he really swallowed, but every time I would bring the spoon up to his mouth he would laugh. We love our little Parker. He is the best baby in the world. He NEVER cries! He is always laughing and happy, he can sleep anywhere even through super decibel noise, and he sleeps about 9-10 hours through the night!. He is strong and healthy and he is very laid back, and he is soo snuggly! I really think the Lord knew what he was doing blessing me with such an easy going baby admist a lot of crazy days! We love you Parker!

P.S. I think the last picture actually looks like me!

My Prima Ballerina!

This is Brielle practicing first position!

I really don't think I could have hand picked a more girly daughter in the world! Anything that has to do with dancing, princesses, or pink, she loves it! Earlier this year we had signed her up for wee-ball. Needless to say, she hated it. She cried every game about being too hot and sweaty, and she just wanted to go home. So we thought we would try her in dance class and see what happened. It is amazing that you can have such an opposite reaction from one kid! She LOVES ballet class! She has a grin on her face the whole time and practices all her dance moves when we get home. She has a great teacher, Ms. Amy, and wants to be just like her. It is so fun to have found something she really enjoys, and she is just so cute in a tutu!

I finally gave into a tag

5 years ago I....

1. Was going to school full time.
2. Was pregnant with Brielle.
3. Working at the admissions office at Weber Sate University
4. Was living on 14th street and paying 25.00 in rent!! ( I know, CRAZY)
5. Saw my husband a lot more than I do now!

5 things on today's 'to do' list
1. Wash the dishes
2. mop the floors
3. Read our new library books
4. Take Brielle to dance class
5. find joy in the journey

5 snacks I enjoy
1. Ice cream
2. Doritos
3. licorice
4. Reeses (any kind cups, pieces etc.)
5. apples

5 things I would do if I were a millionaire
1. pay off all Dougs student loans!
2. Go on a trip to Puerto Rico
3. Build a cabin the Uintahs
4. Doug would quit his job and become a professional Fly Fisherman
5. Pay off our house, parents houses

5 places I have lived
1. Washington terrace UT
2. Ogden, UT
3. Knoxville TN.

5 jobs I have had
1. I cleaned Gas Sation pumps for 3 gas stations! GROSS!
2. Tasty's donuts! Thanks SHAR!
3. Cookies By design
4. The learning Center as a tutor
5. WSU Admissions office

I tag whoever really does all these tags!