Sunday, December 27, 2009

blessed to know you....

I wanted to take a moment and thank the people in my life. I have never been as happy as I have been in the last few years and I know its because I finally have wonderful people around me who lift me up but keep me grounded. So here is to you....

Taron my wonderful husband and the love of my life. You are an incredible father I wish I had your patience I love to watch you with our boys. You are so incredible the way you just take life as it comes without so much stress. You teach me everyday how to be less stressed and be happier and I have learned when I listen to you things are just better. You also see the potential in me that no one else can see and expect that of me which is hard for me to accept sometimes but I usually come around to your side eventually and it always makes me a better person. Thanks and I love you more than anything!

Stephanie my absolute best friend (dont mind me in this pic I just gave birth for heavens sake....and yikes)
I absolutely love you dear. I love that everytime we talk even if its just supposed to be for minutes it ends up being hours. We can talk to eachother about anything and know that it doesnt change the other persons perception. I love that we are so much alike I feel so much better knowing there is another person out there who just gets me, sometimes thats all I need and things just seem easier. I think this saying says it all
"A true friend is someone who knows EVERYTHING about you.....and likes you anyway" Im so glad we have stayed friends and I know we will forever.

OH MY GIRLS!
I love these girls, I never truely had "friends" in school or anything and the ones I had were not the kind of friends you want to be around. I love them so much they have inspired me, humbled me, and I find myself trying to improve myself when I am with them. These girls have truely made me a better person and here is what a adore about each one of them.
Shauna- You have a beautiful smile and I say that not only because its pleasing to the eye but because you just lighten the mood no matter the situation. Your upbeat and generally happy and content spirit fill the room with happiness. Without you around things just dont feel as upbeat and happy. You beam happiness and I envy that being the negative person I am but I am trying to learn from you.
Lindsey-You are so beautiful and I love your hair and you are so creative I have noticed that come out in you alot more lately and I wish I was like that. I love to see the new things you are coming up with and wow girl can you sew a bedding set! You can find great deals and make them work for you and you can find what you need and make it work for your budget and I wish I could do that. I also wish I could just go out and hike and climb and still love it like I used to Im glad you have kept that in your life.
Heidi-You know how to put yourself together you always look beautiful. I wish I could walk carrying my kids in heels like you do. You are so easy to talk to and I love that we can just chat. You are such a sweetheart which is funny because the first time we met way back in school I had such a different impression I know its because you are gorgeous and I was just judging you without knowing you but Im so glad we became friends and I got to know you because you are such a sweet person and a sweet spirit, your easy to be with and thats a wonderful gift to have.
Kaylee- I love the way you just resonate love for our savior I love how talking to you I am inspired to try harder to say prayers and read scriptures and yet you are real at the same time which makes it easier to be inspired by you instead of discouraged. I love to talk to you because I can just feel your testimony in every word and I envy that. You are sucha cutie to, I loved sewing with you and Im so glad we are friends. I wish I could have your will power to live a healthier lifestyle also with working out and making sure my families meals are healthy. That takes alot of work.
Terianne- sorry I know your not in the picture but I couldnt find one with everyone for some reason. I think there was a reason you and Linds met in the store. I love that you are so real with everyone, I love that you talk and speak your mind and your so confident in what you say I wish I could speak and be so comfortable with myself.
I know I would not be where I am in my life without these people. I would not be the mother I am without my girls, I would not be the person I am without my husband. Thank you for being you, you inspire me and make me work harder to improve myself, I love you all so very much.

Merry Christmas

We had the best Christmas ever! First we went to see Alvin and the Chipmunks on Christmas Eve and Carson LOVED IT! Then the boys got to open their matching pajamas to wear that night.

Dont mind Carson grabbing himself it seems to be a new thing since he is potty trained, everyone says its normal for a boy.....I hope it is!
Here is our tree, it is missing the bulbs because we figured we already had enough issues with glass this year so we would leave them off, good choice since he thought the tree was so fun to play with.

The big gifts are Tarons I think he got spoiled this year.

Carsons stocking was so so cute! I cant wait to get Gavin one also.

and the stockings were hung on the entertainment center with care....


Christmas morning was so great, we got up at 930 and carson ran out to the presents, The first one he picked up was huge and he was trying to carry it around it was adorable.



He opened it and it was a little rug that looks like a city, he thought it was great and loved opening all his gifts, he had a blast and we had a blast watching him.

He got a Korver jersey and Taron got a Harpring jersey and Carson has worn it every day since he got it, he aboslutely loves it!

Here they are in their matching jersys....how adorable.

Here is Carson helping Taron open his guitar. Carson helped me wrap it and had been so good at not telling until we got the box open and then he said "oh its the guitar" we laughed so hard man that kid has a good memory.


They had fun trying out the guitar
This was such a fun Christmas I dont know that it can be topped, I love my family, I love being a mommy and watching my kids grow and learn. I cannot wait until next year.
I want to also take a moment and talk about how thankful I am for this season, I am so thankful that I have the oppurtunity to know my savior and take this time to celebrate his birth.
His entrance was not one met with grand accord, no cheering crowds for our Lord, it was but a humble birth but one that changed the world. He taught us with the way he lived and saved us with the way he died.
Merry Christmas..

Saturday, December 19, 2009

Gavins Blessing

Gavin had his big day on December 6th! He was so cute in his little bow tie. His little outfit fit great except the pants were about 2 times to long so they are folded almost in half and look like little MC Hammer pants.

We Tried to get Carson in the Family pic but he was not having it so its just Mommy, Daddy, and Gavin.


This is Gavin and Grandma.

This is me and one of my best friends Niki. It was so nice of them to come.


This is my mom and Step-Dad John.

This is my Dad and Step-Mom Wendy.

My little sister Melissa had her baby girl, Cambrielle, just 5 days before I had Gavin, its fun to see them together.

Gavin also had his 2 month appointment and he is 21.5 inches and 9lbs 3oz, all of his measurements are in the 5% but he is growing. He is just starting to try and smile and its so cute, he is the best baby he never cries and he loves his swing. We are so blessed to have him in our home and in our family. Carson is the best big brother he absolutely adores Gavin and takes such good care of him he will come and tell me he is crying or that I need to get him out of bed or feed him. Gavin thinks Carson is so cool, he will watch him play or turn to the sound of his voice. What a blessing it is to have this wonderful family.
Now here are a few pics of my boys just because.




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