Anniversary

Ty and I have now been married for Six years! That seems like a long time, but it's been great. I love this picture because it is first off beautiful, and where we were engaged. Didn't know it at the time we took the picture, but SO glad we have it. There has been a lot of learning, growing, and maturing during the last six years. (Oh yes, and kids! lots of kids!;) I can say I am a better person today because of Ty. I love this guy!

Nap Time!

Nap time is glorious, especially the rare occasion that I get one too! I obviously was not getting one on this day. Teague likes to take little cat naps or just have me hold him while he sleeps and once I put him in his bed pop his little head up! I love my kiddies! I wish I had a picture of them the other day. Ty had the three all fall asleep on the floor together. Cute. Now, if they would only fall asleep now that it's bedtime!

New Week's Resolutions

New Year's Resolutions often fade rather quickly and rarely make it the whole year. Let's face it. Life happens and adjustments are made. Last week was not a normal week. Karly spent two days laying on the couch with fever, cough, and achy. That is not fun to watch. Kami and Teague were sick too, but not as bad as Karly. Derek just got a little bit. I didn't get the fever, but a good headcold and no energy and Ty seems to have constant nasal infection. Needless to say, not a lot got accomplished last week and yet Ty and I were busy all week. (the weekend was Fabulous however) But now it's Monday and I am setting my New Week's Resolutions. I'm writing them down so they are more likely to be accomplished.

1. Read Scriptures everyday

2. Exercise 5+ times.

3. School with my kids 5+ times.

4. Clean, Clean, Clean (this has a list in and of itself!)

5. NO Treats until Saturday!

6. Go to bed Before 11, not 12 or 1 or 2

7. Plus all the other normal weekly things

8. Smile more, sing more and just be Happy!

And tonight I'm making Chicken Cordon Bleu which I have always wanted to make, but just never have. I have all the ingredients and so I'm going to do it. Watching Julie and Julia has motivated me to try new meals and have fun with it. Not to the extent in the movie (or anything even close) but I will branch out a little more.

I am excited for this week, but am now going to get of the computer and get moving!

Time to Eat

Here are just a few cute pictures. Teague has been watching us eat intently lately, and Loves us to share with him.

Kami Turns Two

Isn't she just a doll?! What can I say, she is the cutest! I LOVE watching Kami. I love this age, where they are learning so much and copying everything they see people do. It's so fun. Kami is a smart little girl, but isn't talking much. I wish I knew what she was thinking and trying to tell me. Oh, she's so cute and I love her to pieces!!

Part of her Doctor's kit. Love the glasses!

I love that Grandma buys fun toys for my kids that I don't!

Karly and Derek had fun 'helping' Kami learn how to play!

Derek Turns Four

Yes, I realize I'm a month late, but here we go. Derek turned FOUR!! Wow! I can't keep my kids gets from growing up, but it is a lot of fun to watch them grow and learn new things. I don't have many pictures because we did his ice cream cake at G-ma Wardle's house with lots of aunts and uncles. So, I just have a few opening presents with Kami feeling like she's in the jungle in the background!! Derek is just a good kid. He is pretty darn special. He's full of love and is a great brother. He usually follows Karly in whatever she does,(hence, the ice cream cookie cake, just like Karly's) He has tried lately to be the decider and leader more, this has resulted in more arguments, but so is life with siblings. He is so fun to watch with Teague. He loves him sometimes too much, but Teague is a pretty good sport. I sure do love you Derek!

Christmas Joys

So, I don't even know where to start with Christmas. It's been a while, and I think I've recovered now. It was GREAT. All my family was here except my brother in Minnesota. So there was lots of playing, talking, laughing, and eating. I feel very blessed this year by other people's generosity. We were the recipients of some Wonderful gifts. I didn't have much Christmas shopping to do because I'd gotten things from wonderful people in my ward that took care of most of it. It was just a really neat experience knowing people were thinking of us and caring enough to share their Christmas Spirit with us. Most memorable. It's like the great stories you hear people share at Christmastime, and it really happened to us. I really hope someday I can have the means to give what I was given this year and have people feel how I felt.

I'm loving the Bumbo, probably more than Teague is!

Derek got a really awesome gun from Santa, but unfortunately he can't pull it back to cock it. So I returned it, and have been waiting forever for Wal-mart to restock the gun I do want. Grrr Wal-mart!!

So much fun! Christmas was Great!

Christmas Eve

The grandkids did the nativity for us. Derek was much happier during this performance than the wards. I guess he likes being Joseph better than a star! Karly was a perfect Mary. Kami and beautiful star, and Marisa a great donkey!

I have to put in a picture of Teague in his Christmas Party Pants!!