Monday, November 1, 2010

Halloween 2010

Not a Halloween costume, just a silly girl watching tv one day.
I thought it was great!
At the pumpkin patch
Preschool halloween craft/snack
Presley got to make one too.
Pre trunk or treat
Ready to start-my five kids! 
Piper's first Halloween! 
Presley the kitty
Landon the Tiger
Scott with his favorite flower
Getting ready to trunk or treat
Parker the cave woman 
Pacie the Genie
Piper the flower
Just hanging out
A little rose from Mamie
My two cat loving daughters with Tiger.
At Arctic Circle with Mamie
Perfect Halloween treat! 
glowing spiders-so proud!
We kept teasing Parker saying they wouldn't serve
a girl as dirty as she was! (It was eye shadow, but still!)
Of course-Landon is pulling some stunt.  Such a boy!
I think her shirt says it best....

Thursday, October 28, 2010

from our house to yours....


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Happy Halloween!!

Monday, October 18, 2010

A few firsts for Piper.

When we went to California for our anniversary, little Piper got to tag along. Here are a few of her firsts on our trip. And for the record...she was an angel baby. She slept through both flights, rarely fussed, and even took a 4 hour nap while we were at the beach. She is truly heaven sent. We love her so much!!

First Airplane ride
Hotel Stay-Not her first-but her first in California!


First time at the beach.  Just look at how much fun she is having!

First toes in the sand.

First walk along the shore.

First time feeling the ocean on her feet!





Here she is during her 4 hour nap.  It was a beautiful day and she
fully took advantage...as did we!

First bath in a hotel sink.(and maybe the last-she's kinda outgrown it already!)

All in all, a great trip...for all of us!
Love this chubby babe of ours!

Saturday, October 9, 2010

Touche indeed.

Pacie is funny.  Without meaning to be.  She just always says the funniest things at the most appropriate times.   Usually I just put their sayings on the side bar. Tonight, I decided she deserved her own post.  We laughed and laughed.  So, here is the latest.
Tonight we broke the news to the girls that we have changed our strict "no getting your ears pierced until you are 10" rule.  Upon further thought, we decided that if they get straight A's in 3rd grade, then on the last day of school, we will take them to get their ears pierced.  (I figure if I had to do it and it was good enough for me, it is good enough for them.)  Anyway-we told the girls and Parker especially thought it was a great idea, as she is currently in 3rd grade.
Pacie said, "Well, what if I don't have to pull any tickets in second grade and I can also go on the last day of school and get mine done?"
I said, "Pacie, how would that be fair to Parker if you got to get yours done a whole year earlier?"
She thought for a minute and then looked right at me and said, "Touche".
Scott and I just looked at each other and started laughing.
First of all, how did she even know that word?? And secondly, how did she know it to use it in the right context??  That is her. Random.  And funny. And usually spot on with whatever vocabulary word she pulls out of the air and uses.  Oh, Pacie.  We love her.  She keeps us laughing!!

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Happiness is.....

being married to your best friend.
Today we are celebrating 10 years of marriage. It has been such an amazing ride and I couldn't ask for more. Scott is such an easy going and supportive husband. He is always making sure that I am able to do what I need to do and is so great to step in and take over with the kids when I leave. I love you, Scott! Thanks for ten amazing years and here's looking toward ten times ten more.
Here are a few pics:
Then:::

Now:::
Our greatest accomplishment. Just see how far we've come.....

Happy Ten Years, Scottie! I love you!!

Monday, September 27, 2010

A beautiful day.

Yesterday we were able to bless Piper.  It was such a beautiful day and we are so thankful to friends and family for helping us make it such a wonderful day.  We were waiting to bless her until Rachel and Danny could be there with their little family.  We are so grateful that they are home with little Liam and are grateful for what a blessing he is in all of our lives.

Scott gave Piper such a beautiful blessing.  He blessed her to always be an example to those around her, both her family and others she will come in contact with.  He blessed her to gain a strong testimony of the gospel and to learn the importance of this testimony early.

She has already been such a blessing in our home.  She is a very happy and content baby and really does bring joy and laughter.  We love her so much and couldn't be more grateful that she is ours.  Love you, little Piper!!

Here are a few pictures from your special day.