What we've been up to!

Having tons of fun with these crazy kiddies!

Riding bikes! They love to ride there bikes down the sidewalk right into the wall, and then they just stay there togethre, it is really cute!

I have been honing my coupon skill and got all of these groceries for 10.41, a savings of 45.50. I think I am addicted!

I made these cute travel wipe cases!

Made the matching diaper caddy bags. You can fit a few diapers and a travel wipe case in them and it is really nice when you don't carry a diaper bag anymore.

i made this cute little shirt for Samarrah.

and of course some chocolate! Chocolate caramel chex mix!

Pay It Forward

"The first 3 people to leave a comment on this post will receive a handmade (or possibly store-bought) gift from me during this year. When and what will be a surprise. There's a small catch though...Post this same thing on your own blog and then come back and leave a comment telling me you're in. Remember, only the first 3 comments receive the gift!"

Love is in the air

A little love report from our family!
We had a great relaxing valentines day. I made little pouches for the kids to tie to the back of the chairs and put little dollar store treats in, but there favorite were their balloon I got them from the dollar store. (they have great mylar balloons for a dollar, that store is an addiction!)

We went and played some tennis, it was really fun to be outside and active together, I have noticed that we have the best times when we are outside, the kids are happy so of course the parents are too!

The kids each tried playing, we definetly need to get them their own rackets...soon I hope!

And what is a trip to the park without some swinging. It is the kids favorite, and they have a new love for underdogs, something I loved growing up!

That night we all got dressed up, because we rarely get too, and we went to a "romantic" dinner at Red Robin, definetly the best shakes ever! This is the kids after eating a HUGE dinner!

We had a nice day as a family, something we are enjoying a lot of this days, There are a lot of changes coming for us, and I will post those as soon as they are concrete, but for now we are enjoying spending every day all day together, because we realize what a rare opportunity it is. We send all of our love to family and friends who have kept us in their prayers, and been so kind to us, we are just starting to see a glimpse of what our Heavenly Father has in store for us. We Love you ALL!!!

We're Back!!!

Sorry it has taken me so long to post, every time I have sat down to type my posts have been filled with anger, frustration, fear, and anxiety. I felt guilty unloading that on unsuspecting readers, so I steered clear for a few weeks, I am now back with some happiness to share. We have had a wild ride this year and it is only February. Lightning has struck our family twice, we thought one time was bad luck, but twice bites. We are doing our best to hold it all together, and in this post are pictures of our two greatest supports, there is not time for sadness, or anger when you have two amazing children who need you and are ready to put a big fat smile on your face. So here are a few pictures of what we have been up to....

Some may find this gross, but I had to have a picture. Ayo is the booger bubble master!!! We have been wiping a lot of these lately

Playing at the park as much as possible, especially with Grandma and Grandpa and Aunt Alyson!




Most exciting of all Samarrah turned 3. We had a great party in Vegas and a more quiet one at home. She got some great presents (her dads favorite are her Nikes, and the are pink and sparkly PERFECT) It only took me, my mom and Alyson 2 hours to decorate the cake, nut it was lots of fun and well worth it! Samarrah is our star. She is so intelligent, I never thought my 3 year old would be talking back to me, but she definetly does, and sometimes it cracks me up! She is a potty training superstar! She loves all things pink and sparkly! She loves to sing her scripture scout songs (they have the best message and she always seems to know when I need to hear how much Heavenly Father loves me) She loves to say prayers! She is a great big sister. I cannot believe she is three, it seems so old, I am so excited for this next year and what it has in store for her. Here are a few pics from her big day!!!





F.Y.I The kids just went to the doctor........
Weighing in at 35 lbs. and 39.5 in tall Samarrah!
and at 26 lbs. and 33.5 in. tall Ayo!