Wednesday, October 31, 2012

scenes from a happy, hilarious, halloween!

halloween was as eventful as ever this year.
i was able to go into griffy's class and help
with his party.
so fun.
here he is as justin bieber.
awesome.


 ethans creation for our ward party.
he did a great job!

if you ever need a good laugh
i'm sending sam in this costume.
its a 4T.
i was laughing so hard i could
barely get a picture!

emma was a nerd for school by day......
  
and wonderwoman by night!
she looked so darling in both!

here's the gang.
sam was the black eye's peas.
i mean, lets keep it cool in 5th grade.
you can see griff also had a costume change.

eliza with thing 1, aspen!


griff and james(buddy)
love handing out the candy!

and then just like that,
it was over!
it was a goodie.
hope yours was too!

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

happy birthday my sweet griff.

 i could go on and on.
but i'm pretty sure you know 
how i feel about this kid.


the day after his birthday he had a check up.
he's perfect in case you were wondering.

then onto his party.
i was not really wanting to do a friend
party but he was so dialed in.
he had 3 friends over.
his "adventure buddies!"






he is the best.
he had a great birthday.
he was so excited for it all!
we all adore this boy!

Thursday, October 18, 2012

well, hello there.

a few items.

1. why is this blog sitting on the back burner? i don't know either. cause i love it. i really do. and it makes me feel less guilty about not scrapbooking. does anyone read this thing anymore?

2. we are plugging along here. our days are busy, ordinary, extarordinary, busy, and good. when i get down, i count my blessings because there are many.

3. griff is 3 on sunday. can you believe it? me neither. he is hilarious. the other day emma said something in a weird voice before getting out of the car and just like that griffin says, "that is a funny girl, my sister, emma. i love her mom!" i love it. he is pure joy.(when hes not a moody stink. i blame the red hair.)

4. i am spending lots of time with my grandma. i wish it was more. she is 94 and heaven is near. in fact so near that the other day she was sort of creep'n me out. she kept asking me if i could hear those people talking...and grandpa...she wants to go be with him. she is ready. it will be hard, but so good for her.

5. date night fills my soul. it literally makes me so happy. whether its solo or with friends i love being out and having a good meal(not cooked or cleaned up by me) and being with my hubs. he makes me happy.

6. i love fall. slow down please because you make me happy too!

7. i really like tv. i don't ever turn it on until kids are in bed but when i do, watch out. i like it. there i said it. one word. parenthood.sue me.

8. even though figuring out "picture clothes" makes me crabby , i think what i pulled together is going to be a hit. in my book anyway. i can't wait to actually take them. thats the not so fun part.

9. i love to cook new and yummy things. mostly sweets. its a problem.

10. last but not least. mitt for pres. it makes my stomach hurt just thinking about it. this election feel so hyped to me. i hate how wrong the press is about him. he is a good man.

Thursday, September 27, 2012


clear eyes, full hearts, can't lose.

Saturday, September 22, 2012

this and that.

here's what's up.

i took these 2 rascals, james and griff,
 the other day for an adventure.
they are hilarious together.




griff and i have been spending lots of
time at my grandmas.
he brought reinforcements this time.


we have deemed wednesday our
"adventure day."
this day we ventured to the childrens museum
and then a ride on trax to citicreek for 
lunch and a run to the disney store.




2 dancing darlings.


and big news for emma!
the braces went bye bye.
she is so beautiful 
and sooooo happy!


lots of fun intermingled with
soccer, tumbling, football,
homework.....
awesome.