Sleepovers

Sleepovers...
What do you think about them? I had oodles of sleepovers when I was a kid and lots of fond memories from them. I had a great group of friends and we never got into any trouble. I always looked forward to having my future girls have the experience of sleep overs....That is until I got talking to my SIL. They have a no sleepover policy. They have lateovers- I think that this is a great idea. Then I read this article. No sleepovers for our family, but we do still allow cousin sleepovers within our family.
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Tell me what you think about them.

Christmas gifts!

So here are some fun, easy, inexpensive gifts to give to neighbors, teachers and family!
Thanks so much to Bonnie for her creativity and showing how to make these on her blog!

****First you take your favorite quote, pick a nice font and print it out
(I just used regular printer paper)

****Then you scrunch your paper up and then flatten back out

****Then spray it with this (purchased at Roberts with half off coupon!)

Design Master® Home Decor Stain 11 oz Honey

Meanwhile you need a frame! I found great deals on frames at Big Lots and also the DI.
I spray painted them black and then sanded the edges for a great look.

Put it all together and you have a fab gift!

Sorry the pictures aren't that great!

3 months already!

Birthday/Baptism

I Can't believe that my baby is 8~
He turned 8 on the 3rd of December
We celebrated his birthday at home with presents and cake and ice cream.
We are so blessed that Chandler is in our lives!

Chandler was able to be baptized and confirmed on the 5th of December by his dad!
We are so grateful that Chandler has made this choice.
He is such a special boy and we love him very much.

Holidays!

Well as you can see I am behind in my blogging- to say the least! Along with being HORRIBLE at taking pictures. I have not gotten pictures of any of our recent events. Kent's school is going great, but takes up way more time than I could have ever imagined!

For HALLOWEEN I ended up taking all four kids to the school carnival and trick-or-treating by myself because Kent had a big project due that weekend. We had lots of fun and the kids were actually really good for me. The kids looked cute- of course! Chandler was GI Joe, Kezalee was a witch, Aly was Eeyore and Deegan had a cute Halloween onesie. All-in-all we had a great time.

This past week we had a great time at my parents house for THANKSGIVING. The kids had a whole week off of school so on Tuesday we headed over to the Valley. Of course Kent had projects to do so he didn't come until Thursday morning. Tuesday and Wednesday I had a fun day crafting with my SILs. We made super cute bows for the girls hair and cute aprons to help with our culinary talents! -I wish we would have gotten a picture of us all! :(
Thursday was a day filled with yummy food and lots of family. I love being with my family!





Friday my brother Tyson got his mission call. He is going to the
Lansing, Michigan mission---Spanish speaking
We are excited for him. Now all three brothers that have gone on missions will speak Spanish. I am so thankful for all that I have been given and this holiday season. I can't wait for Christmas and hope that Kent gets a break from school!

Family- Where life begins and love never ends

Thanks so much to my wonderful mother for taking our family pictures!

We couldn't have picked a more beautiful day. Love ya mom.

Here are a few of my favorites!

A Name and a Blessing

Deegan was blessed on Sept. 27th. Kent did such a beautiful job! I am so grateful for such a wonderful husband. We had lots of family there and I appreciate their support. I love my family!

P.S. The outfit Deegan is wearing was also worn by Kent's older brother Micheal (who we named Deegan after), Kent, Chandler and now Deegan!