Little Langes

So long stinky…..

2012-02-03T12:43:00.001-08:00

After 5 years of having a best friend we finally had to get rid of Ella’s blanky “stinky”. She only sucks her thumb when she has her blanket and her teeth were getting really bad so we had to say good bye. I had been dreading it because I knew how hard it would be and how sad it would make her but I finally got the courage to do it. It was emotional even for me to have to do it but she has handled it so well. We washed him, put a bow around it and put it in a box. Maybe because I told her we could keep it and I’d save it for her she has handled it the way she has. She didn’t even cry the first night and went straight to bed. She hasn’t asked for it once! I’m amazed how we’ll she has done. The funny thing is Rylee ended up being the one who cried the first night we took it. We tucked Ella in and when we left the room Rylee was sobbing. When I asked what was wrong she said I feel so bad for her, you took her best friend and how’s she suppose to sleep? Of course this made me feel even worse than I already did. It just goes to show that sometimes in life we don’t do things that we know we should, because we have already predicated the outcome. Sometimes when you’re prepared for the worst it turns out to be no big deal at all.

2012-01-22T15:59:00.000-08:00

Ella had her big "Tangled party" on her actual birthday this year. It was a lot of fun to plan and watch it all come together. We had a special guest ( Rapunzel ) come to entertain all of the kids. She was very believable and did a great job. The kids got to listen to stories, dance, sing, get a manners lesson, become princesses and princes, and take fun pics with her. It turned out really cute but was a little crazy with all the kids. We went to Ryann's Rapunzel party last year for her birthday. Ella had been talking about it since last summer so we had to copy Sarah. So thanks for letting us steal your cute idea!

The invitation.....

The Birthday cake that Sarah made for Ella....

Rapunzel taking pictures with all the kids....

Even Annistyn got in on the fun....

The party favors....

The Birthday girl....

The cupcakes.....

The 24 chocolate molds that I made! I can actually make something!

Ella and her best friend......

2012-01-19T00:37:00.000-08:00

I can't believe Ella is 5! It's crazy how fast it has all gone by. I love getting to go through old pics to post for Birthday's, they bring back so many great memories. It's always a reminder of how fast this goes by. I need to enjoy the good, the bad, and the ugly. Before I know it she will be out on her own. Ella is such a funny and loving little girl. She was by far my best and biggest baby. She never cried and if she did it almost always brought me to tears because she had to be really hurt. She makes up for it now and cries daily about something, careful what you wish for! She loves to be a helper. She isn't good at keeping secrets at all, so if you have one don't tell her! She loves to give me updates when we drive. Mom Annistyn's sleeping, Rylee's kicking the sit, Rylee's touching the windows, Rylee stole your gum, Annistyn's spitting up etc. It can get a little annoying, oh I meant it's helpful. Her favorite saying right now is are you joking me, your kidding right? She loves to tell on Rylee. Her favorite color for the moment is purple. She told me a few days ago she wanted to be a jelly maker when she gets older. I said a jelly maker, why? Cause it's yummy and it would be fun. She is very smart and loves to pretend to do homework with Rylee. She is very eager to learn anything new and is a sponge. She is silly like me when I was little but is a spitting image of Chris and acts a lot like him. She loves playing with friends and asks me daily what we are going to do that is fun for the day. She hates getting dressed and me brushing her hair. She is still obsessed with her blanky or "stinky" as she calls him. Who by the way we are getting rid of this week because she sucks her thumb with him and it is ruining her teeth. It will be a sad day around here. She has had that blanket since she was a baby. I have tons of pictures with her and it. It will be VERY hard for me to take it away. Just the thought of it makes my eyes water, I have no idea how I am going to do it. She brings us so much happiness and joy and all though she was a BIG surprise, I am so glad her and Rylee are close together. I hope they will be best friends when they get older. I can not imagine our family with out her. We love you Ella and hope you had the best birthday and know how much you are loved.

Just 2 weeks old....

Car ride home from the hospital.....

Ella in my belly in October. I was 6 months pregnant, I wouldn't even fit those pants now!

Ella with Aunt Lettie 9 weeks old....

Bath time just a few weeks old.....

Ella and "stinky"......

Beefy Ella, I love those legs!!! Ella 8 months old......

2012-01-16T00:26:00.000-08:00

Poor Rylee has been cursed with the Lange teeth. She was the only 1st grader without any missing teeth. With a little help from the dentist she now has 2. About a week ago we were cleaning and Rylee said "mom there's something in my mouth." Expecting to see some food stuck in her teeth, I was shocked to see a new tooth almost all the way up, behind her other tooth that wasn't even loose. Apparently this is the norm for the Lange's so we will probably have to go to the dentist to have most of her baby teeth pulled. The roots were so deep on the 2 he pulled, he said we wouldn't have been able to get them out on our own. She did such a good job and was so brave. Every morning until our appointment she asked "Do I get to get my teeth pulled today?" She was so excited to join the missing teeth club, she didn't think about what she had to do to become a member. Because it's her 2 bottom teeth you don't really notice she has missing teeth like you do with most kids. She loves to show anyone and everyone so look out.

2012-01-16T00:16:00.000-08:00

One of Annistyn's favorite things to do is to take a bath! She reminds me of a girl at the spa. She gets so excited when she see her tub because she knows whats coming next. It's hard to believe this little girl used to cry for the first 2 months she took a bath. She is 7 months old and is getting so big. She is sitting up but still needs a little support. She just started saying Daddy and Ella last week. It is so cute! I love this little girl! I don't remember life with out her.

This is what happens when Daddy is in charge. The babies end up in "unapproved
" play places. Yes she is laying in the Barbie house!

2011-12-27T01:11:00.000-08:00

We made it through another year, well almost! 2011 has gone by faster than any other year, I can think of. I can't wait to see what 2012 has in store for us. We made it to Santa again this year. I finally got my act together and got us there sooner than we usually go. If you don't wait until the last week of Christmas, the lines aren't bad and it can actually be an enjoyable experience! ( Note to self ) Our Santa picture was one of my favorites yet. Our new addition this year made it even better. It's like she's always been here.

2011-12-27T00:51:00.000-08:00

Every year Christmas just gets better! We get to relive our childhood through the excitement of our girls. I'm so excited each year to see their reactions that I have hard time sleeping just like a little kid, this year was no exception. We were out super late (11:30) so we had to hurry home so that Santa could bring presents. The big hit this year was the baby alives. It's probably because we have a new baby and they get to do all the things to their babies they can't do to ours. Like change them and feed them gross looking food. I have to say these are the least favorite of mine. They are messy! They have gone through all of their diapers on the second day. If they keep up at this pace, I will have to buy doll diapers weekly when I buy real ones or the dolls may disappear. (just kidding, kind of ) I always forget how many people end up getting gifts for our girls so when it is all over they have way too much. I need to make notes regarding gifts that I can refer to next year when I go crazy again. It seems like I always forget, although we did do better this year with them on cutting back. Looking forward to see what next year has in store for us. Little Annie will be a year older and it will be so fun to watch her open her gifts.

2011-12-27T00:35:00.000-08:00

This is what Christmas looks like at our house. This year I added a few projects to the decor. I made the trees below, which believe or not they took hours! I made an advent calendar with stockings for our stairs. ( with a lot of help from my sisters) We had an activity or item in each one so the girls would pull the card to see what we got to do that day. They loved it and it was a great addition to our stairs, but then I had to decorate all my banisters. And this year we finally got lights put up on the outside. I went out today and hit the stores for all the discounted Christmas decor so I can't wait to add some of my new stuff next year!

2011-12-27T00:18:00.000-08:00

I have so much catching up to do! Annistyn turned 6 months old on the 8th. I can't believe how fast this has gone by. She is finally growing but she is still little for her age. She is the spitting image of Rylee as a baby. She is wearing Rylee's dress from her first Christmas in these pics. She weighs 14.7 lbs and is 27 inches long. She is only in the 25th percentile for weight but 90th for her height. She is long and lean. She is such a sweet little girl and loves her sisters. She is finally getting some hair. She is starting to sit up, she's not a pro but will be there soon. She is in a phase of growling and does this often, it is very cute. She does this the most right after her bath, which she also loves. I doubt she will be crawling by 8 months, but I guess we'll have to wait and see.

Happy Haunting.......

2011-11-04T10:25:00.001-07:00

This year for Halloween Rylee was a "pumpkin princess" and Ella was a light up fairy. Little Annie was supposes to be a tootsie roll but she was too little for her costume. So she was a cute little lady bug instead. Which I loved all the padding the costume had. It made it so much easy to hold her. She was a trooper and loved being out with all the kids. This year we lucked out with the nicest weather in about 3 years to trick or treat in. We went to our favorite tricking spot which is daybreak and it was a great night, with great friends. We can't wait til next year.

2011-10-26T12:39:00.000-07:00

It hard to believe but little Annie is almost 5 months old! As of her 4 month check up she was 12lbs 60z and 25 inches tall. She is still pretty little but hopefully she will chunk up soon. Right now she looks a lot like Rylee but it seems to change depending on the week. She LOVES her sisters and is fascinated by them. She really likes Rylee and Rylee loves to take care of her.
She is very sweet and loves to be held. She is getting easier and has decided she likes to take naps in crib, yeah for mommy. We love having her in our home and watching her grow.

2011-10-09T22:27:00.000-07:00

September 17th was a special day for our family, we got to celebrate one of our favorite people. Chris's grandma turned eighty and we all decided to throw her a party! She's a popular girl and had lots of friends and family show up to celebrate this special day. Anyone who meets Barbara would agree that she is the funniest, sweetest, kindest, spunkiest, most caring, free spirited person you will ever meet. She means so much to us and we love her dearly. For me she is the only grandma that I have known and I feel blessed to have her in my life. The girls refer to her as the "real" grandma." The grandma at the cabin and they love her to pieces. We loved getting to see this party all come together for no one more deserving than her. We can't wait to do this again for her 90th birthday. We are looking forward to many more years of happiness with her.

The hat boxes are her cake!

2011-09-07T23:38:00.000-07:00

So I'm a little behind these days. We blessed Annistyn July 17th when my family was out visiting from AZ. It was so nice to have everyone here for her special day. Despite some major wardrobe malfunctions it turned out to be a great day. Thanks to some amazing sisters we had some yummy food and lots of help. It was nice to have all of our family and friends here to celebrate. Just wanted to post some of my favorite pics. from the day.

2011-08-24T00:07:00.000-07:00

Annistyn had her 10 week check up last week. I can't believe she is almost 3 months. This has gone by way too fast for me. She is 11lbs 5oz so she has gained 4 lbs since her 2 week check up. I was shocked I thought she was maybe 10 pds. She looks so little and we get so many comments about how tiny she still is. It turns out she's in the 90th percentile for her height and 50th percentile for her weight, so she is doing great. She's just long and lean. We're a little worried about the clarity of her vision. We may need to take her to an eye doctor if in the next week she isn't making more direct eye contact and smiling. She's starting to be awake a little more and depending on the time of day she is smiling and starting to coo. She started sleeping through the night at 9 weeks so that has been great for the momma. Too bad I'm up working crazy hours or I may actually enjoy it. She is a joy to have in our home although she is a little more high maintenance then her sisters. I love having a little baby again in our home. It's sad to think she could be the last, so I am trying to enjoy every minute of it. So be warned if you come to our house there will be dishes in the sink and yep it's a mess. She'll be big before I know it and my house can be clean again next year when she's not a baby.

Two down, one more to go

2011-08-14T23:36:00.000-07:00

Both Rylee and Ella are officially in school. Technically Ella is just in preschool but she feels like it's pretty official. She started preschool last week and is beyond excited to be there. She is a little sponge and loves to learn. She has been pretty disappointed that she doesn't have any home work but loves to talk about her day at school. She also loves going to school cause she gets to be there with her best bud Braylon. They are so cute together! I can't wait to watch her learn and get ready for kindergarten. She is so smart already and she is such a sweet little girl!

Rylee started first grade on the 26th of July. So far she likes it and her favorite part of school is lunch! She loves her teacher and thinks she's beautiful. Rylee is something else though. She is way too much like me. On her second day of school she decided it would be cool to ignore me. When I pulled up to get her at the flag pole she was talking with some "older" boys they were maybe 8. I called for her repeatedly but she stood there tossing her hair and pretending like she couldn't see me. It took yelling her name 5 times to get her to come to my car. Basically when I pull up to get her if she is talking with friends she pretends she can't see me but if shes by herself she'll come straight to my car. On the second week of school she informed Chris that she saw an 8 year old boy in the hall and told him he was a cutie! She is a little boy crazy right now and talks about them a lot, she seems way too young for that! I can hardly wait for her to be in junior high, we're in for it!

PS. She insisted on having a back pack with wheels and was so excited to get one. It looked like she was boarding a plane on the first day when she was in line "wheeling her luggage" into school. But of course when she came home she said mom everyone loved my back pack.

2011-07-29T23:20:00.000-07:00

Annistyn's room is finally finished and I love it! Her room has been painted for a while but I never finished "decorating" it. I was going for a "vintage" look. When Lettie was here she was nice enough to help me get it done. We had a spray painting party one night and painted a bunch of new stuff to get it the way we wanted it. I told her I wanted a wall of frames and this is what she came up with. I would have never thought of doing it the way she did. Having her blessing dress up on the wall is one of my favorite things. You don't normally see them again once you bless them. The A on the wall is my other favorite thing in her room. My mom sewed all the bedding, her curtains, and helped me refinish her little bench in the corner. Thanks Lettie and Nama for all your help ,we love it!

2011-07-25T17:39:00.000-07:00

We had Annistyns pictures taken at 10 days old and just got them back. It's hard to believe she will be 7 weeks in just a few days. These are just a few of my favs. We had Brooke take them and of course she did a great job and we love them. Enjoy!

The Big Six

2011-06-27T17:00:00.000-07:00

Our first born is officially six! It's hard to believe that she will be starting first grade next year. Her "real" birthday was a few weeks ago on June 18th. We took her out that day to get her ears pierced, get lunch, we went out to dinner and had ice cream with grandma and grandpa. She has been begging me for almost 2 years to get her ears pierced but I was worried she wouldn't be able to handle it. Cause I didn't at her age but she was a pro. She didn't cry or complain. She has been acting so much older and mature now that she has them. We didn't do a cake so she said it wasn't her birthday. We took her and a few friends this last Saturday to go see Cars 2 the movie as requested. She has been saving her new out fit that her aunt Janeice bought her for the movie so she finally got to wear it and of course it needed necklaces. After wards we came back to our house and did cake and ice cream. It was a great day and she loved getting to be around friends. We've been a little home bound these days to say the least. Some of my favorite things about you at this age are; you are very helpful when you want to be, you like to help me do the dishes and you LOVE to vacuum, your favorite place to eat is the "taco place" - cafe rio, your favorite food at home is mac & cheese. You LOVE anything with chocolate just like me. You still love strawberries, you have been trying lots of new things although you don't always like them but you will at least try them. You love to play outside with your friends. You ask me everyday at least 3 times, if you can play with Braylon. You love to get dressed up in your dresses with necklaces. You love to help feed your new sister. You really like school. Your favorite color is purple. You love to go to the cabin and be around your grandparents. You would love to have a dog. Right now you are having a very hard time adjusting to the new baby and I'm having a very hard time with you, but hopefully this is just a phase. You're normally a very sweet and kind little girl and I would love to have you back! We love you tons and hope you had a great birthday.

2011-06-22T19:30:00.000-07:00

~ 2 Weeks Already ~
It's hard to believe but little Annistyn is already 2 weeks old. It has gone by fast, in fact too fast. We had her 2 week check up today. She has gained some weight and is up to 7lbs 5oz which is good considering she had lost a few ounces at the hospital. She is already sleeping for long stretches at night any where from 7-9 hrs. I was worried this was way too soon but the Doctor says as long as she continues to gain weight to let her sleep. I'm not used to a baby already sleeping so long. I find myself checking her all hrs of the night cause I'm worried I've slept through her crying.I should probably relax and take advantage of it while it lasts. The girls love having a baby in the house. She is the first thing they want to see in the morning. Ella has turned out to be quit the helper. She is very sweet with her and very concerned when she cries. She loves to hold her and help feed her. Rylee is good with her to but likes to "love" on her when she's sleeping which is not fun for me. We love having her in our home and watching her grow.

Our latest addition

2011-06-16T12:30:00.000-07:00

~ Introducing Annistyn Rae Lange ~

Born June 08, 2011 7lbs 1oz

Sweet little Annistyn was born on Wednesday at about 10:40am. She is so perfect and tiny. She looks just like her big sister Rylee, when she was little. So far she is a very sleepy baby who would rather snooze all day than eat. Her sisters adore her and hate to see her cry.
They love to help "mother" her and are always wanting to hold her or feed her.
It's been so long since we've had a little one you forget a lot of things. Like; how soft their skin is, how their sweet little cry can melt your heart, how good they smell, how little their hands are, they make you want to do nothing all day but sit and hold them, you thought your life was complete but then you meet them, they put everything into perspective, they bring such a sweet spirit into your home, even though you've just met- you can't imagine your life without them. You also forget how much work they are! We're so excited to finally have her here to hold and love. We are very blessed and lucky to have her in our home. We're looking forward to our new adventure.

2011-06-07T22:37:00.000-07:00

Tonight will be our last night as a family of four. Hopefully by tomorrow afternoon we will be holding our new little addition. I'm being induced tomorrow and if all goes as planned we will get to meet Annistyn, we can't wait! The girls have been asking every morning for the last week if it's Wednesday yet. They can't wait to hold her and see her. I can't wait to see how big she will be and who she looks like. It's so exciting but also a little nerve racking. Not sure why, I have done this before. I think when it catches you off guard and you don't know the "D" day, you don't have time for the nerves to set in. It's been so long since we've had a little one, I hope it's like riding a bike. Wish us luck!

2011-06-06T21:23:00.000-07:00

~ Every mom should be so lucky ~

Rylee and Ella can be the biggest helpers when they want to be. I came out of my room on Saturday to 2 little girls doing the dishes! Not only had our dishwasher been unloaded and the dishes neatly stacked to be put away, but Ella was hard at work being the "scrubber." When I asked what they were doing they said they were helping with the dishes so I wouldn't have to do them. This was very sweet and thoughtful but it also made me feel really bad. I swear I don't make them do the dishes. I do remember being Rylee's age and begging my siblings to do the dishes when it was their turn. Of course they were happy to let me do it. Like Rylee, I had no idea that I would spend the rest of my life doing dishes and I should have enjoyed just being a kid. These are the little things that make it all worth it!

2011-05-29T22:51:00.000-07:00

~ We'll miss you Natalie ~

The girls best friend and our babysitter Natalie just got married. Thursday was my last day of work and Friday just happened to be her wedding day. We couldn't have planned it any better. The girls have been so excited to go to her wedding. They have been playing "wedding" for weeks now. They were so excited to see her that they didn't want to wait in the line or walk up to see her. Of course they went sprinting through the grass and cut in line to get to her. She looked so beautiful and everything turned out so pretty. I wasn't prepared for how heart broken Rylee would be when she left. Ella tells me on a regular basis that Natalie is her best friend and she doesn't want her to leave but Rylee has been asking how many days until I get to be home with them. So imagine my surprise to hear that she hid in a closet on Natalies last day so she couldn't see her cry. Telling Natalie she didn't want it to be her last day. Did I mention she cried after we went through the line, all the way home from the wedding, and cried her self to sleep? I finally got smart and promised to print this picture off and give it to her so she can hang it on her wall. She's worried Natalie will forget about her and that she'll forget Natalie. I told her she can look at the picture when ever she's sad and that we will see her again. Natalie was really great with the girls and we couldn't have asked for any better. She taught us some great tricks like; Using a glue gun to make your ginger bread house look perfect, how to use a straighting iron to curl your hair, and taught the girls some fun games. She also taught Ella the phrase "you little stinker" it's really cute in her "New Jersey" accent. We're grateful she was able to work for us and we will miss her. We hope she married her prince and lives happily ever after!

36 Weeks looks like.....

2011-05-20T22:22:00.000-07:00

~ The count down is on ~

It's hard to believe but in less than 4 weeks we'll have a new addition to our home. I'll be more than happy if it's more like 2 cause this mommas done being prego! As excited as I am to meet her I'm a little panicked about having a new little one. We just have a few last minute things we need to get done before she comes. Like her room would be nice. I only have one more week of work left which is super exciting. This pregnancy has been very different this time around. Don't get my wrong I'm grateful to be pregnant and not to be on bed rest but it's a whole new ball game. I've learned a lot like;

Why do pregnant women waddle?

Now that I have a morning and night waddle I get it.

My feet and hands really are capable of swelling up like marshmallows.

Just when I thought my boobs couldn't possibly get any bigger, they can.

I've never understood why women say they get up multiple times during the night to pee.

Now that I do 3 times a night I do.

I've never experienced wanting to be done and feeling done but I get it.

2011-05-09T21:45:00.000-07:00

~ Locks of Love ~

Today was a big day we finally cut Rylee's hair! We had been growing it out for fun but also so we could donate to locks of love. We haven't cut her hair since she was three. Rylee and her best friend Katelynn both went to get their hair cut they were so brave. Katleynn was super excited but Rylee was kind of on the fence. She wanted to and has been asking but was nervous about doing it. While the girl was cutting her hair she started to get upset. Her head was down while she was cutting the back and I could hear her sniffling. When she lifted her head and saw what she looked like in the mirror she started to cry. I was already having a hard time cutting it so I tried my best not to cry as well. Once she got it styled and cut she was a happy girl and decided she looked cute after all. She decided it's okay because she knows it will grow back. Ella is super excited to now have the longest hair. I miss her long hair but it looks much healthier now. Knowing that it's going to such a great cause makes it easier. We're glad that Katelynn could come with us this will be a great memory to have.

Before

After

Running for a reason

2011-05-05T22:12:00.000-07:00

A few weeks ago we were able to participate in a 5k to help support a great cause. It was for a cause that was a little too close to home. My best friend Sarah's dad was recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. The treatments he is receiving are very costly. Sarah decided to organize a 5k in an effort to help ease the financial burden. She put a ton of work into and it turned out to be a great success. The weather was horrible that day and really that week, but just as the race started the snow stopped and didn't return until the race was over. What a relief that was considering the amount of work she had put into it. It was great to see so many people come out despite the weather. My mom and Chris's family were very supportive and they all came including his uncles family. By the way he's uncle was the second person to finish the race at almost 25 minutes. Chris and I had a bet that he couldn't complete the 5K in less than 30 minutes and he ran it in 28 minutes! Not too bad for someone who isn't a runner and never runs. I wish I had been able to participate. Better luck next year. We are grateful to our families for coming out to support us. Hopefully this is an annual event and we can celebrate a victory next year!

Sarah and her parents

Chris finishing the race

The Lange men and Facklers

Old man crossing the finish line

John beating all the other runners

2011-05-05T21:56:00.000-07:00

~ Easter 2011 ~
Look how grown up these girls are not to mention cute! Easter is always something we look forward to, getting a new dress is just one of the highlights. I also look forward to all the fun questions like; how did the Easter bunny know where you keep our baskets, how does he get in the house, and does he poop m&m's? I'm guessing the trail of m&m's that he leaves each year to help the girls find their baskets brought up that last question. We can't wait to see what Easter has in store next year.

Kids Say The Darndest Things

2011-04-22T20:46:00.000-07:00

The girls and I have been having some really funny conversations lately. I want to remember this when they are older so I thought I would post some of my favs:

Rylee: I'm not allergic to dogs mom just the ones with black hair.

Ella: Rylee are you allergic to black crayons?

Ella: Mommy why do you put that stuff on, is it so you can look like a ghost?

( watching me put concealer on, apparently I need to use another color)

Rylee: Mom when I go to college can I bring Ella with me cause I'm really gone to miss her!

Me: She can visit you and will be in college with you in a few years.

Rylee: I'm going to stay close to home cause I would miss you guys too much.

Rylee: I don't want to grow up, can I live with you and Dad forever?

Me: You don't ever have to move out Rylee. We would LOVE for your to live with us forever.

Rylee: When I leave for college I'm going to bring all my stuffed animals with me.

Me: Trying to talk to Ella about being nice to our friends and how we should play. I told her we don't scratch our friends it hurts.

Ella: Well then cut my nails mommy.

Rylee: When I have kids I'm going to let them do what ever they want. Except I won't let them play with my glass.

Me: You won't let them play with your glass, what does that mean?

Rylee: My glass in the dining room, I don't want them to break it!

Ella: Mommy just use one tangle, I don't like two. I just want a little pony tail to the side.

Tangle means hair tie some how she decided that is what they are called. Just one means no pig tails!

Rylee: Mommy when we get older what's our new name going to be?

Me: What do you mean what's your new name going to be? Do you mean when you get married what will your last name be?

Rylee: Yes, what's my husbands name going to be?

Me: I have no idea Rylee. You won't meet him for a long time. It could be anything maybe you'll meet him at college.

Rylee: You don't know who I'm going to marry?

Rylee: I don't want to get old I want to be a kid forever. I don't want to use one of those walking things, my neck would look weird and wrinkly, and my arms will get those hanging things!

Me: Me either Rylee. Getting old is no fun.

2011-04-20T20:13:00.000-07:00

There's nothing more entertaining than watching four and five year olds play soccer! My favorite part is getting all the feedback in the car ride on the way home. Ella loved to tell me how the kids wouldn't share and they wouldn't kick the ball to her. Rylee was telling Ella she should stop standing around and play soccer. Ella proceeded to tell me "mom I'm not standing there, I'm watching all the people!" They almost look like the same kid out there on the field. It took them a few weeks to get into but we will probably keep them in for a while. They will be starting again in July. Hopefully Chris won't work every Saturday and he can come with me to cheer them on. I guess if he can't be there at least grandma and grandpa make pretty good replacements! Not a bad trade.

Little Ms. Rye........

2011-02-23T20:06:00.000-08:00

Rylee is so grown up these days and is becoming such

a good little helper and caring big sister.

She has been saying and doing some of the funniest

and thoughtful things.

I want to remember this when she is sixteen and I want to send her away.

We had Monday off and I decided to sleep in. Rylee came into my room and said "Mom we cleaned up our rooms, the loft, and the kitchen for you. Now you can wake up and you wont have to do it." She cleared all the dishes and put them in the sink, wiped down our table, and swept my floor. When I came out to see what they had done she said and we also put back the extra chair where it goes. Our dining room chairs are really heavy and I had no idea how she did that on her own. When I asked how she did that she said it was team work mom!

Me and Ella moved the chair back together. One of cutest things she's ever said.

Rylee has decided she really wants to go to Disneyland and has been talking about it since Christmas. I have explained that it is really expensive and we will have to save our money to go. So her new thing is to remind Chris and I not to spend money at the store so we can go. For Valentine's Day both Ella and Rylee got a card from their great grandma with a dollar in it. Rylee opened her card and handed me her dollar and said her you go mom, can you save that for Disneyland. Then she she told Ella please give mommy your money so we can go to Disneyland! So sweet and cute too bad we will need a lot more where that came from.

It's offical we're having a........

2011-01-27T19:33:00.000-08:00

We found out today that we are for sure having another little girl! ~ Apparently we are in the business of collecting girls! Can't wait to pay for all of these weddings. We are excited to get a room together for her and pick out a name. We have no idea what to name another little girl. Ella has decided we should name her Natlie after their baby sitter but other than that no real ideas. Her due date is June 15th. We can't wait to meet her and squeeze her. The girls are very excited to be my helpers. Ella has informed Rylee that it is her baby cause Rylee wanted a brother. I guess we'll just have to have one more, right?

Ella Bella Turns 4

2011-01-17T11:01:00.001-08:00

Our baby is finally four! I can't believe how fast it has gone by. You started your day today by coming in my room asking if you were finally four today. You are getting so big and are so smart. You can spell your name and think your last name is bella but were trying to convince you that it is Lange. You have a funny little accent that some may say is from Jersey. We like to make you say funny words. You insist on having an opinion when I do your hair. You tell me all the time just one "tangle" mommy. That means no pigtails. Some how you decided that a tangle is a hair tie. If I style your hair any other way you tell me you'll look stupid and the kids will laugh at you.You are finally becoming a little less whinny and love to entertain. You look like your dad and act like him to. Although when you try to make people laugh and play your silly games your more like mommy. You still love your blanket and take it all around the house. You and Rylee are becoming best friends and you both look out for each other. You love to be the mommy when you play house. You tell Rylee to call your boyfriend if she needs anything. You love your baby sitter Natalie. You just started sunbeams and like it lots better than nursery. Your favorite thing to eat right now is cheese burger mac & cheese and strawberries with whip cream. You decided you wanted to go to Pizza Planet and have a doggie birthday cake for your birthday. We all know that Pizza Planet isn't a real place but you don't and that's okay. We'll go to a pretend one. We love you and are so grateful to have you in our family.

Family Pictures.....

2011-01-10T19:49:00.000-08:00

We had our annual family pictures done in November.

Once again Brooke did an amazing job! These are just a few of my favorites.

The girls took so many cute pictures it will be hard to pick which ones to frame. I love being able to look back at these to see how much they change. They are both getting so big and turning into such cute girls. I wonder if we will have another cute girl to add to our photos next year or if Chris will finally get that boy? In 2 weeks we will finally get an answer.

2011-01-10T19:31:00.000-08:00

It's hard to believe that Christmas has already come and gone. This was such a fun year with the girls. They were both so into it and very excited for Santa to come. Santa went a little crazy this year and forgot his budget. We had Chris's family and my family over for breakfast on Christmas morning. We had Lettie and Kyle here for Christmas which has never happened before and was very nice to have us all together. The girls loved their bikes and all of their other stuff. Can't wait to see what's in store for us next year.

Christmas Eve all ready for Santa in our PJ'S.......
Looks like they made it on the "nice" list after all......

Uncle Kyle bought the "IT" gift this year. It was a cardboard house that you color.....

Ella got the letters right in her name.... Don't use her door Rylee

Merry Christmas

2010-12-23T18:14:00.000-08:00

I can't believe it's almost Christmas! We have a lot to be thankful for this year. It's been a very busy year which has gone by fast. Christmas is my favorite time of year to be with family and friends.We wish we were able to be with all of our family. We hope everyone has a great Christmas and an even better New year!

I came across this old Christmas card and couldn't resist.

Things really haven't changed all that much.

When Sweaters Attack.....

2010-12-21T21:21:00.000-08:00

One of the best parts of Christmas is the parties. We all need an excuse to dress funny, eat yummy food, and hang out with friends. These are a few of my favorite "ugly sweaters" on some of my favorite people. Believe it or not some of these were new purchases, some were home-made and very creative. Chris was a good sport and wore ladies clothing from Walmart. Sarah's light up earrings were my fav. Can't wait to see what next year brings.

2010-12-09T21:10:00.000-08:00

Finally we made it to see Santa before Christmas Eve! It's much better when you don't have to wait for 2 hrs in line to visit the jolly old guy. Ella was super excited and Rylee was a little scared. Good thing we went, they give Santa some ideas we hadn't heard. Rylee wants a fur real pet she can walk and Ella wants a house made of blocks. Sounds pretty easy to me. This year Rylee has decided every day is Christmas and asks if it will be Christmas in the morning. The morning after Thanksgiving both the girls came running into our room. Rylee was very upset and sobbing. When I asked what was the matter she said Santa didn't come, he didn't leave us any presents. Rylee why do you think Santa is coming it's not Christmas? But mom you said Christmas is after Thanksgiving..... I guess I should have been more clear. Hurry up Santa we can't wait for you to get here.

2010-12-07T21:33:00.000-08:00

It's that time of year again and the girls are back in dance. This is the first year Ella has done dance. We have tried 2 other times but all she would do was cry. We put her in the same class as Ry which has solved the problem. Ella loves it but Rylee isn't loving it so much. She's prepping Ella for when she can be a big girl and get her own class. They love going to dance class but didn't seem to be into it at the festival of trees. We'll see how much longer they do it. They may just turn into soccer and swim girls. They sure look cute though. I guess they really do look a like when they are side by side with their hair pulled back.

2010-11-22T17:10:00.000-08:00

It's a little late I know but I haven't been "up to" blogging lately.

I have a lot of catching up to do!

Halloween was a cold wet one this year. Luckily we had our "ellabellas" to keep us dry. The adults were all cold and done but give a kid an umbrella, some candy and there's no stopping them. Rylee decided she wanted to be "good" witch and Ella was her black cat. It was a family affair and some good friends this year. Grandma, grandpa, Jony, Liz, Uncle Kyle, and the Pettit gang all went trick or treating up in Daybreak. Despite the weather we had fun and hope it's better next year!

The Big Ten....

2010-10-03T21:59:00.000-07:00

Last Sunday we celebrated our 10th wedding Anniversary. It's hard to believe that it's been that long, I can't believe how fast it goes by. It's funny to look back at old pictures and see how young we look. We really were a couple of kids when we got married. We have been through so much together, I can't imagine being anywhere but here. For our Anniversary we finally took the plunge and got sealed in the temple. It's official were stuck like glue. It was a great experience and milestone, for our little family. I will post some pic.'s another day.

I look forward to seeing what other adventures are in store for us.

Chris, thanks for the journey and adventure. Love you.

PS - some things do get better with age and you're one of them!

Young with lots to learn....

Older and a little wiser......

Our weekend....

2010-08-22T18:40:00.000-07:00

Rylee played indoor soccer this summer and Saturday was their last game. She was so excited to get her trophy. She did a great job for her first time playing. She was very entertaining. She even scored a goal this season, too bad it was for the other team! She was a good at playing goalie when she was paying attention. Although she did have a hard time if anyone scored, she would burst into tears every time. Watching 4 year olds attempt to play soccer is a must.

The other big event this weekend was our swing set. We ordered it 3 weeks ago and it finally got here. I can't not believe how many pieces these things come in. It looked like Lincoln logs from when you were a kid. After nine hours of hard work we had a swing set. I am so glad I am not required to build things. It's so impressive that Chris can read a book and put things together. I would not stand a chance. The girls are super excited and have been out playing on it in the rain. If you know our girls that's kind of a big deal. They hate getting wet.

Before.....

After....

I've been wanting to cut Ella's hair for a while now and finally got the courage to do it. She looks super cute and loves it. She has been staring at her self in the mirror. I found a picture of Rylee when she was 3 and we cut her hair. I can't not believe how much they look a like at the same age. I've always thought they look similar but if you take photos from the same age they pretty much look identical. Good thing Ella has her trade mark dent in her chin

or I may not be able to tell them apart.
Rylee at age 3......

Rylees First Day of Kindergarten....

2010-08-03T20:14:00.000-07:00

Rylee started Kindergarten today! She was so excited to go to school this morning. She picked out her clothes and told me how to do her hair. Can you tell how excited she is? She did great and was pretty calm until we got around the corner to the play ground, with all the screaming kids. She stopped and said, I don't want to go anymore. Why? Because it's kind of crazy there's too many people. I agree there was way too many people. When I picked her up and asked what they did she said nothing. Of course I am sure they did nothing... I can't believe how grown up she is. Now she's trying to convince me that she needs to ride the bus home. Not sure she's going to win that one. Maybe next year.

Blast from the past... 8-18-08

2010-07-23T12:34:00.001-07:00

Ella just starting saying her own name this week! It's pretty cute!

Blast from the past....

2010-07-23T12:29:00.001-07:00

So this was one of the many videos that I am so glad I took. I miss Ella at this age. So innocent and sweet. So cute. The video is really dark but still cute.

Blast from the past...

2010-07-23T12:16:00.000-07:00

Today we have just been hanging out in PJ'S and cleaning it's been so nice. I decided to get on our blog and read through older posts. Can I just say how grateful I am for blogs! I have been reading the cutest stories and watching the cutest videos. It's been making me a little sad. I realize how much fun I had being home with my girls. It's also a sad reminder of what I am missing. I don't get all those cute moments anymore and I certainly don't have time to blog like I used to. I had so much time to enjoy all the "little" things and enjoy just being a mom. Look how cute little Ella is. She used to be so happy all the time. Now she likes to cry a lot. I am guessing it's for attention that she feels she's not getting. It makes me so baby hungry. I hope I can be home soon and hopefully with a little one. A girl can dream!

Summer Fun.....

2010-07-19T20:56:00.000-07:00

One of the highlights this summer was Janeice and her family coming to visit, even though she decided last year Utah was lame and they wouldn't be coming back! lol... They were here for a week over the fourth of July which made it really fun. We had a busy fun filled week with swimming, fireworks, barbeque's, water fights, park city for a One Republic concert, Snowbird, jump on it, injuries at instacare, the children's museum, boating, fishing, and lots of girl time. It was so fun having everyone here and were glad you changed your mind. Rylee wants to become a Switzer and wishes we had a minivan. We had so much fun and can't want to take a trip to AZ.

Of course we all showed up dressed alike whats new.... We're down an amigo and missed Lettie

Fourth Of July rocker chicks...
Yes were wearing jackets on the fourth, it was cold! What a bunch of dorks.

Can you see me....
Poser....

The only boys in the family..... Cousins all born the same year with in weeks of each other.... Rylee, Berkley, and Hadley...
My other half.....

Switzer gang at Snowbird....
Getting ready to go down the slides....

Park City One Republic......

Girls day in Park city listening to great music and freezing our bums off. What a way to spend the 4th!

Our annual water fight...... Janeice fall through the bushes and was still spraying the hose.

We kept showing up dressed a like. We decided our stylist needed to start talking to each other...

Future helmet model....

Big kids play ground.... Yes it was cold here too!

Messing around..... Having a good time and then.....

Nothing like a trip to instacare and a few stitches. Talk about a buzz kill, poor Addy. She was a trooper.

Happy 5th Birthday Rylee......

2010-06-18T00:29:00.000-07:00

Your journey......

First smile and when got it on camera. Grandma was talking to you about eating cheese burgers..

Finally July 27th 2005 we got to bring you home. Your car seat swallowed you....

First Easter.....

Happy girl....

All grown up.....
5 years ago today you made your grand entrance into the world. Looking at you now, I often forget how far you've come. It's been over a year since I have seen your scrap books and I found them tonight. They instantly remind me what a blessing you are and how grateful I am to be your mom. You bring so much joy into our lives and we are so lucky to have you. One thing that has never changed over the years are your eyes. When I look at the photos I see that same girl smiling and staring back at me. We love you and look forward to a lifetime of birthday celebrations with you. Happy Birthday Rye Cakes we love you.

What Happens in Vegas Stays in Vegas.....

2010-05-12T19:50:00.000-07:00

We took our first road trip with out kids. It was a welcomed break. Vegas was the closest place we could go with the short amount of time we had. We figured out how to play in Vegas for free. It requires will power and the ability to say no. If your willing to give up 2 hours of your day and go to a time share presentation, you can do the rest of the night for free. So we did. We got to see carrot top, who's hilarious, free dinner, and the shark reef. We were hoping to get a free helicopter ride but couldn't find one. When we weren't walking every where we were laying out at the pool. The wax museum was a highlight. I've never been to one before.

I finally got to meet Oprah! Well sort of..... We got to meet a lot of people we've always wanted to meet, to bad they weren't real! It's amazing how some of the statues looked so real others not so much. Beyonce was a pretty bad one, I couldn't figure out who she was. Chris finally did.
I wish I had taken a picture. She was a white girl with blond hair.

I finally got to kiss him.....
What's up McGraw.....

I've always wanted to do this.

Nothing like golfing with Tiger......

Dunk it.....

In his dreams......
My first three some.....

Hello Mr President....

Mom when I turn five can I......

2010-05-03T22:16:00.000-07:00

So cute little Rylee has decided her entire life is going to change when she turns five. Poor thing is going to be so disappointed to find out every things still the same. I am still not sure how to explain although she's five she still has to wait for a few months before schools starts. There will be some tears shed on that one. I want to remember all of her big ideas. So here's just a few of my favorites.
Mom when I am five......
1. Can I have your room
2. Can I ride in the back seat
2. Can I get married or something
3. Can I climb out the back of the car when you drop me off at school
4. Can I get a job
5. Can I seat in the front seat of the car
6.Can I wear earrings, finally something she can do!
7. Can I stay up all night
8. Can I start taking showers, yes you can, you broke our tub!
9. Can I drive the car
10. Can I eat more breakfast

Liz's Shower.....

2010-03-09T20:14:00.000-08:00

I finally throw my first "grown up" shower and had so much fun doing it! I am so used to doing kid parties it was a great change. The best part was getting to see it all come together. Thanks for all of your help, Sarah. We had a vintage theme with mismatched china, pictures of the bride and groom, loose pearls on the tables, candles, wine glasses, and of course a vintage bridal dress cake. I have to say the cake was my favorite part. I found it on line and fell in love, and had to have it. It was my surprise for the bride. It was so dang pretty though you didn't want to cut it. I decided frames with photos of the bride and groom turn out to be a great shower gift. We played a fun game called I've never. We made up our own rules. Anytime Liz had done something that one of the guests had never done, she had to put a piece of gum in her mouth. She was such a good sport and it was so entertaining to watch. Poor Liz has done way too much! Thanks to everyone who came and helped out with food.

Yummy.....

2010-02-11T20:04:00.000-08:00

This is my favorite treat,it's prefect for Valentine's Day!
Be careful there kind of addicting!
Super Easy & the kids can help.

1.) Ingredients- square pretzels, Hersey's kiss candies w/carmels, & a bag of M & M's

2.)Place Hershey kiss on top of pretzels in the oven @ 325 degrees for 4 min.
I have been cutting the tips off the candies. It helps the carmel melt.

3.) The kisses don't melt all the way. Remove from oven.

4.) Place the m&m's on top firmly & your done!

2010-02-08T20:57:00.000-08:00

We officially have no more babies at our house! After 4 years of back to back kids we sadly no longer have diapers, cribs, or baby chairs. The week after Ella's 3rd Birthday she came home from daycare with a letter informing us she had until February 9th to be potty trained or she was getting kicked out! Can you say panic!! I've never done daycare before and had no idea there was such a rule. After lots of starbursts, knuckles, and high fives we've achieved success! She was dead set against it but after just 2 days it was done. She only had one accident. So the best advice I've been given for potty training is......

If they pee or poop their pants they have to take a cold shower. It works! I know it sounds really mean. It's tough love but I only had to do it once. Ella went back to daycare for the first time today and she was great all day with no accidents! I can't believe it worked! What a relief.

What would I do with out my sisters.....

2010-02-02T22:15:00.000-08:00

I always think how lucky I am to have a bunch of sisters and not all brothers! When it comes to sisters I feel like I hit the jack pot. My sisters are some of the most creative, beautiful, caring, funny, and talented people I know. I would be lost with out them. Even though they can talk me into doing things I don't want to.... Like performing SNL skits at birthday parties in front of perfect strangers. I can't imagine my life with out these 3 ladies and wanted to give them a shout out. They have helped me through hard times and always seem to have the best advice. I am grateful to have 2 little girls who will one day love being each others sister!

Top 10 Things About Having Sisters:

1. They'll help you decorate your house and pull together last minute card club ideas so your not a loser.

2. They always know what to say and how to put you in your place.

3. You have a best friend for life.

4. You can share each others clothes.

5. They make the best shopping buddies because they'll tell you the truth.

6. You get to go on a sister -cation once a year. ( vacation with your sisters )

7. You inherit awesome brother in laws because they all married great guys.

8. Never a dull moment.

9. Your surrounded by other women who look like you and talk like you. Suddenly you don't feel so tall.

10. There's always something to look forward to when we get together.

2010-01-26T19:21:00.000-08:00

The Birthday Girl......

The awesome Hello Kitty cake Brian made for Ella......

The craft... Someone was a little into it.....

The sampling of yummy cupcakes.....

The cute Newton girls.....

Berkley and Mikell.....

The line up...... Now that's a good looking group of girls.. Look out boys.....

The Happy Birthday girl taking a swing.....

The gifts.....

Last weekend we had a party for Ella's Birthday. It was one of my favorites we've done. It was really low key and thank fully not stressful! I did forget to invite a few people including my mom! Seriously this whole working thing is the pits, my brain barely functions these days. Kasey's cute husband has taken to making cakes, and made Ella an adorable cake for her party. It turned out so cute and was one of the highlights. Ella had so much fun and has declared she loves Birthdays! Thank you to everyone who came and helped us celebrated her special day!

Happy Birthday Ella Bella

2010-01-17T15:36:00.000-08:00

I can't believe your already three! It seems like just yesterday we brought you home.

You are such a sweet and spunky girl. You have changed so much just this past year. You are talking up a storm and say the funniest things. Your cutest phrase now is, Yes I did for everything. You hate being called anything but your name.You still lug your blanket around every where we go. Some things never change. You've decided you don't want to learn how to be a big girl ever. You just want me to change you! You refuse to walk up and down the stairs to and from bed. You insist on being carried. We're tyring to talk you into letting us turn off your light while you sleep so our electric bill can come down. You love Mac & Cheese and request it regularly. Strawberries are your favorite fruit. You love going to the store with Daddy. You love to sing songs. Jungle bells is your favorite. You collect stuff animals and sleep with about 5 at a time. Your a happy little girl who likes things her way!

We love you and can't wait to throw your "kitty" party.

Happy Birthday big girl!

2010-01-07T19:27:00.000-08:00

Pucker Up.....

2010-01-07T19:24:00.000-08:00

Our little piggy.....

2010-01-03T22:17:00.000-08:00

I can't believe Christmas has already come and gone! Where has the time gone this year? Christmas this year went something like this... Wake up do presents and breakfast at our house, leave in the afternoon to grandma and grandpa Langes, go to Nama's house in the evening, come home and crash! It was fun but exhausting... Next year I think we are going to only make 2 trips so we can get a break in between. The girls had so much fun and were spoiled rotten. We haven't taken our tree down yet so they both are still looking for gifts daily. When your a kid Christmas can't come soon enough!

Christmas Eve PJ'S

The "hit" this year

2010-01-03T22:10:00.000-08:00

We took the girls to visit Santa and get our annual photo. I love to see how they change so much each year. They were both really excited to visit with Santa. Ella kept wanting to go back for more. I do need to learn to take them earlier in the month. Waiting for an hour and a half to visit the old guy is getting pretty old! By the time you get up there they are grumpy and their hair is a wreck! Next year I swear I am going to do better.

Their First year with Santa...

Our California Adventure....

2009-11-27T16:31:00.000-08:00

A few weeks ago we drove to Disneyland with the girls for a family vacation. The drive was so much better than I expected, they were both shockingly good... Thanks to a navigation system, a dvd player, and music we just may try it again!
Things I want to remember about our trip-
The look on the girls faces when they met all the princesses.
Ella taking her purse from grandma every we went.

Including all the rides and occasionally leaving it on rides and in lines.
Nothing like a two year old cry for her missing purse!
Ella having to be carried every where and refusing to sit in a stroller or walk on her own.
Chris' face while he carried Ella around on our entire trip.
Rylee telling us she could sign her autograph book for the princesses because she was a princess. How do you argue with that?
The girls picking out their stuff at Build A Bear
Renting the "family Bike' at the beach. Not sure what it is called but holy crap those things are hard to pedal. They go really slow.
The girls crying because they only wanted to swim on our trip and didn't want to go to Disneyland.
Walking in the sand at the beach with a crying 2 year old who's feet were getting dirty.
Things I would like to Forget-
Ella coming in our room every night
Ella crying most of the trip and being carried
Chris losing our camera 3 times while at disneyland
Me having to wear flip flops the entire trip thanks to a broken toe

Trick or Treat

2009-11-04T23:03:00.000-08:00

Presenting the cutest "princess" Dorothy and Snow White...

Our girls had so much fun this year dressing up. Neither one really knew who Dorthy was and they kept asking who Ella was dressed up as. Finally I got smart and said princess Dorthy of course and that was it. I wish we had taken our video camera with us trick or treating it was pretty comical. Ella would scream as loud as she could Trick or Treat but as soon as they came to the door she wouldn't say a word. It was ear piercing loud. They both are dying to know when it will be Halloween again.

We took the girls to their first pumpkin patch this year and it was a hit! Of course the free pony rides couldn't have been why? These pictures make me laugh because of everything Ella could have picked out she really wanted these 2 baby pumpkins. She insisted on having them and carried them around the house daily for weeks.

These are some pic.'s from my favorite Halloween house that we visit annually. The pictures never do it justice but is better every year. Now that we've moved we live even closer to it.

Are you afraid of spiders??

2009-10-26T20:29:00.000-07:00

So these are REAL photos of a spider we caught on Sunday night. We've nick named it the Satan spider. I have never seen anything like it before. It's the coolest, ugliest, scariest spider around. I thought I wasn't afraid of spiders until this showed up at our door. Anyone want to come visit? Happy Halloween!

9 Years and Counting.....

2009-09-29T20:00:00.000-07:00

On Saturday we celebrated our ninth anniversary.

It's hard to believe it's already been that long! The grand parents were nice enough to hold down the fort with the girls, so we could get away. It's funny to think how simple life used to be with out kids. It's a lot harder to sneak away these days. Oh but it's always so much fun coming home to them! I wouldn't change it for the world. I am so grateful to be a mother and a wife. I wouldn't be able to do any of it with out Chris. I would be too over whelmed. He is an amazing dad who is always helping out. I know how lucky I am to have a husband who helps clean and take care of the kids. Yep, that right ladies I said clean.... Chris thank you for always putting us first and for trying your best. I love you.

I am looking forward to the next chapter in our lives!

I had to have it!

2009-09-20T19:59:00.000-07:00

I saw this and it was an amazing deal so I had to have it! I've never bought anything before if Chris hasn't liked it, but I had to... I just couldn't resist.. He hates it and thinks it's the ugliest thing he's ever seen and now it's at our house! I think it's perfect for the space. It's much better in person. What do you think, love it or hate it?

I also refinished our dining room chairs with the left over fabric from our drapes. I love the way they turned out. I don't think they even look like the same chairs.

Thanks for your help mom.

Finally.. It's finished!!!

2009-09-15T21:30:00.000-07:00

I have been working on Rylee's "Grown Up " room for over a month now, I'm happy to say it's done! I can not believe how long it took! This project turned into a real HGTV episode. I am over budget and out of time! Rye is thrilled to be sleeping in her room again. She said she feels like a princess. I was able to reuse a few things we already had, by repainting them. I love the way it all turned out. We did copy the wall color of Ryann's room because I fell in love with it! We also loved the vanity that Sarah made her, so we had to have one too. It's only fair since Rylee insisted on having a new room after going to their house! Thanks a lot Sarah, I am sending you my bill! My favorite things in her room are the light fixture and the vanity. I am going to change out her door knobs to antic crystal ones, I think it will look so good with the dark wood. I just may have to move into Rylee's room, since it's now the only finished room in our house!

Working Blues....

2009-09-09T19:15:00.000-07:00

I've decided I hate working! Who doesn't right?.... I started a new job and I have been working more hours. My life is officially over! I used to like working until I started to feel like my life is train wreck. It is so hard to balance work, family, and friends. The only benefit to working is the financial freedom it brings. I thought I'd make a list of all the things I miss about being at home with my girls! Does anyone know the secret to balancing work and family?

1. Spending quality time with my girls playing games & reading books

2. Getting to talk with friends about nothing when ever I wanted to

3. Sleeping in and wearing PJ'S til noon

4. Having a clean house

5. Being able to do my bills

6. Pretending I would exercise some day

7. Actually wanting to exercise but not having the time

8. Cooking dinners

9. Being able to remember birthdays

10. Play Dates with friends

11. Being able to call and make Dr. appointments

12. Decorating and organizing my house

13. Not feeling guilty about going out

14. Lots of play time for family and friends

15. Being able to watch TV

Welcome Home Jonny....

2009-08-17T17:39:00.000-07:00

Chris's little brother Jonathan just got back from his mission to Norway. He left in July of 07 we are so excited to get to see him again! We got to see him Thursday night at the airport & on Friday at his welcome home party. We had all these "great" plans that we didn't get to do because we were sick all weekend. Jonathan flew to Alaska today to visit his cute girlfriend Liz. So once again we have to wait to catch up! We can't wait for him to get back and to be able to see Liz. We miss them both so much! Welcome home Jonny.

We love you & are so sorry we didn't get to spend more time with you!

When kids are in charge.....

2009-08-17T17:29:00.000-07:00

Both Chris & I have been deathly sick all weekend. I found out yesterday that I have a kidney infection & he has food poisoning. So needless to say our poor kids have been left to fend for themselves. I woke up this morning to them putting on make up in my bathroom. They were so proud of their handy work. They've been really patient about leaving in pj's & having to ask for food! Hopefully we will all be better by tomorrow. I am getting so stir crazy!

ROAD TRIP.....

2009-07-30T22:58:00.000-07:00

Gotta love a girls vacation!! Sarah had a great idea & planed a girls trip to St. George.

Not the most exciting place on earth, but when your with a fun group of girls, it feels like your in Vegas! It went by way to fast, but we had a blast. Lots of shopping, massages,pedicures,laying out at the pool, too much yummy food, & just being silly girls. Maybe a little gambling in Mesquite. I may have become addicted to roulette! Let's just say I actually won some money on our trip. Another highlight of our trip was getting to see Shay! I only get to see about once a year & she just so happens to live there. Lucky me! My favorite memory from this trip is Melissa's hair! She bought the best hair piece ever. Who knew it came with so much fun! Wink, wink..

Sarah is the new chubby bunny Queen ! With a record breaking 14 marshmallows. Wow!

This has to become an annual event!

Melissa, Sarah, Me, Mandi, & Shay.....

OUR LITTLE PICASSO

2009-07-13T22:05:00.000-07:00

Rylee loves to draw & will write on anything she can get her hands on! These are a few of my favorites she has drawn lately. For a 4 year old she is actually really good. The "fat" cat is my fav. It makes me smile.Even if she did draw on Chris's w-4 he needed to submit to work!

PRINCESS DRAWING

Her fat Cat she drew for me

SNOWMEN

HER LION SHE DREW FOR CHRIS

The "Hurricane" Birthday Party.....

2009-06-28T21:58:00.000-07:00

I thought Utah didn't have hurricanes?

Well ask anyone who was at Rylee's birthday party & they will tell you we do!

Maybe it's just because were usually inside when the weather is horrible but the wind & rain were CRAZY! We spent an hour trying to decorate & get balloons up, only to have them taken down. We lost a few balloons & the table cloths had to be weighed down to get them to stay on. After about a half hour of "battling" the weather we had to pack up the party & take on the road! Literally!! Chris's parents live down the street from the park, so we packed it all up & went to their house to finish. I felt so bad having to "crash" their house with a "unplanned" party but we really had no other choice! The kids were so patient & happy just to be out of the freezing cold.

We did a Hannah Montana Party this year. Berkley & Ryann won for the "best dressed" Hannah party guests. By the end of the party it looked more like mullets gone bad, but they started out pretty dang cute. Better luck next year!

BERKLEY & RYANN

ROCK STAR

TWISTER ANYONE?

THE TWO BIRTHDAY GIRLS

Shake it baby....

2009-06-24T21:36:00.000-07:00

Ella loves dancing to Rylee's new guitar. Check out her moves!

Rain, Rain, Go Away!!!

2009-06-24T00:02:00.000-07:00

We have been having crappy weather for the last few weeks with rain almost everyday!

Rylee has been singing rain, rain, go away for almost 3 weeks now! It looks like it is finally going to let up, yeah!!! The girls love to play with their "Ella Bella" when it rains. (umbrella) I thought these pictures were so cute! These are from after the party when the storm finally calmed down a little bit.

2009-06-23T23:53:00.000-07:00

Ella is turning into a little ham! I finally have a child that will let me take their picture. I had to post these pictures just of her because she is so dang cute! She's so beefy & happy all the time. She is finally coming out of her shell & is talking up a storm. I have some really cute video from the party that I am going to post of her. She is quit the dancer!

She was practicing her "rock" star moves!

Happy Birthday Rye Cakes!!

2009-06-18T22:29:00.000-07:00

I can't believe our little girl is 4 today!!!

Where has the time gone? What happened to our baby?

You are turning into such a beautiful little girl. You are shy when you are around new people & take a while to warm up. You have a funny little laugh & snort when something is really funny. You love to make your sister scream & tease her.

You are always asking to play with friends & love to be around other kids.

You are becoming quit the little artist & draw often. Coloring & doing crafts are one of your favorite things. You love to be outside & are constantly asking to ride your bike or play at the park.

You are still a picky eater but your coming around! Your finally eating cookies & you love ice cream. You still like Disney princess but are currently stalking Hannah Montana.

You just can't seem to get enough of her. You insisted on having a "Hannah Tana" party this year. You & Ella love to sing along to her songs & make me listen to it in the car. Your favorite food is still pancakes. You ask for them every morning & tell me your starving. Can you may me brek-est, my tummy is talking? You love to come crawl into my bed & cuddle every morning. At 7:00am you & your lamby are at the edge of my bed with your blanky.

Luckily you go back to sleep!

We can't imagine our lives without you & are so grateful to be your parents.

Happy Fourth Birthday Big Girl. We love you!

I love this picture. It makes my eyes water. It's so sweet with all the girls!

You'll be missed....

2009-06-07T22:00:00.000-07:00

I have been putting off having to post this but I need to, so here it goes....

Our sweet little snaggle tooth Chloe has gone to live on a "pug farm." While I was away in California she had a horrible accident & is no longer with our family. We had her for nearly six years. She started out as one of our kids. We treated her like she was our baby. I am sad to say that once we had "real' kids she took the back seat. She brought us a lot of happiness, sometimes headaches. :) She was really good with our girls & loved being around people. Even though they didn't always love being around her! The last few years have been hard, but we miss her just the same. We hope she is finally happy where ever she may be? Eating all the people food she can handle, & rolling around on a comfy bed!
We love you & miss you. We hope to see you again one day.

What a Crock...

2009-05-06T23:32:00.000-07:00

Yes, I watch American Idol & I am so bummed out! LOVED this girl! I can't believe she got voted off! I guess I can't complain when I never vote, but what a rip off! I thought for sure her & Adam where going to be in the final 2. She's a better version of Pink, Gwen Stefani, & Kelly Clarkson. It reminds of the year Chris Daughtrey was voted off. I hope she is as successful as he has been!

2009-04-28T21:33:00.000-07:00

Thank goodness for cute little girls named Ella. This was the highlight of our move! We haven't moved for so long I forgot how exhausting it is. I am glad we have kids to help "lighten" the mood.

Moving Madness....

2009-04-28T21:22:00.000-07:00

Goodbye house! We have officially moved into our new home. We are sad to leave behind our old house, but are excited for our new "adventure." Rylee seems to be having a hard time adjusting to the move. She keeps asking to go back to her old house. She asks anytime she has to use the stairs to get to her new room! Sounds like some one is a little "lazy!" :) Our house looks so different empty! Of all the things we will miss the most it is our basement! I LOVE our new house, but it's a hard having to say goodbye.

We've Been Humbled....

2009-04-17T23:48:00.000-07:00

This week by far, has been one of the most stressful weeks of my life....
Today has been a day we will never forget for the rest of our lives...
Aside from going through infertility with Rylee, my faith has never been so tested, & restored.
We had to close on our new house today, in order for the bank not to sell it to new buyers on Monday. They had an attorney draft documents for closing, to make sure we closed today by five. So they could legally move forward with new buyers on Monday.. No pressure :) ....

All day today my real estate agent & myself have ran around like crazy, to get things done. Over coming constant obstacles. Every thing was working out & it looked like this was actually going to happen... ( or so we thought ) Our loan guy promised he would have forms for us to by 5:00 to sign.... So at 4:45 when the owner of the title company walks in & says, your bank just called & there is no way they can get this done today. You can imagine the shock we felt hearing those words. They need until Monday to meet the deadline. We some how convinced the other agent, if we could get forms signed TODAY, no matter the time, he would tell the bank it was done properly. I hurried to call our bank to tell them the good news. I was sadly informed that even with the extra time, it just wasn't possible until Monday.

Feeling defeated, beat up, lied to, & emotionally beat down, I walked back into the closing office sobbing in frustration. I couldn't believe we had come so far & fought so hard, only to fail.
My tears weren't over the house we were losing, after all it's just a house.
It's the battle we fought to get there. I didn't want to start from scratch, knowing this could happen again. Our agent had made such a huge sacrifice to get us there, & we took such a hit on our sells price, it seemed unreal.
While I cried, our agent & her husband "stepped" out for a minute, & you will never believe how this story ends....

Our agent walks in, sits down , looks right at me & says, I don't know why we didn't think of this before.... We'll BUY your house for you.... WHAT???.... You can't buy me a house you don't even know me, this is way beyond anything you should ever do for a client.... Of course we can, we have our own company & it will be the bank.
Our company will fund your loan.
We will get the documents all drafted up & signed TODAY.
When this is all over, you can refinance & get your loan through a "real" bank...
At the end of the day, you are going to lose your dream home over not having doc.'s to sign, & we are not going to let that happen. Your family deserves this house. It's just money, & we know you & Chris are good for it...

By now you can imagine the disbelief & shock we are feeling. Where did this women come from?... I have never heard of anything so incredible in my life! How can we let this couple do such a remarkable thing for us? We were feeling really guilty & didn't want to do it. After discussing the details & working it out, we decided to go thorugh with it.

Before this remarkable act of kindness, I was so bitter about how greedy & horrible our buyers had been, that as of last night, I didn't even want to hand our keys to them. I didn't want to clean our house,or do any thing that wasn't required by a contract.
Thanks to our agent, I no longer have any bitter feelings over this transaction.
I have learned that no sacrifice goes unnoticed. When you do the right thing, in the end, it ALWAYS comes back to you.

I will never forget what they were willing to do for us. We didn't know her before this experience, it was really random how we found her. There is no doubt in mind she was brought into our lives for a reason. To say we feel blessed is an under statement. We will be forever grateful to her.

We won't officially know until Thursday if the bank will accept our money. We had to sign by 5:00 in order for it to go through. We didn't get it all worked out until 7:30, so there is still a chance this nightmare is not over!

THE SAGA CONTINUES....

2009-04-16T01:18:00.000-07:00

So just a little update date on our home buying drama....

This all started out so smooth & perfect. The old saying is true...

If it feels to good to be true, it probably is!! It changes daily rather or not this whole thing is going to work out. Our buyers financing fell apart a week before they were supposed to close. As of yesterday the deal was dead & we were going to relist our house. Tonight our agent has given up her commission, to see if we can get the price down so they can qualify for it! Crazy I know... I can't believe she is willing to do that for us! I didn't know real estate agents cared about anything but money. We are going to owe her big! We are now racing trying to see if we can get this closed on time. We have to close this Friday by 5:00pm or we lose the house we are supposed to buy. So please cross your fingers & pray for us. I know if this doesn't work out we have tried everything possible to make it work. I have to believe this is all for the best & something better will open up. We could be racing to move in 3 days. Yah fun for us, not!! :) I can't not believe how stressful this has been. Not sure I would want to ever do this again.

Tubing Adventure

2009-04-06T21:17:00.000-07:00

We took Rylee on a special "Big Girl Date" tubing. We had so much fun!

Every one knows the worst part of sliding is having to walk up the hills, right? This place in park city pulls your tube up the hills, so you can just sit & relax. As you can see from the pictures Rylee had that part down. She looks like she's lounging at the pool. If you've never been before you have to go. It's so worth it. I am not much of skier, I think "lazy" sliding is more my thing. Every time we went down the hill Rylee would say can we go one more time. After a few hours she finally started to ask if we could go home!

We Are offically Moving!

2009-03-29T21:16:00.000-07:00

The rumor is true, we sold our house!

I can't believe it either,we had our house on the market for 2 weeks & it was gone.

Our official moving date is April 17th, but our buyers just requested we move the date up, if possible! I am so not ready... Shocking, I know :) We have been busy packing all weekend. Now that it's starting to feel more real, I am okay with posting pictures of the new house. I didn't wanted to get all excited if it wasn't going to go through. We are way excited for our new adventure, but it's also kind of sad... Silly I know, but we have had a lot of good memories here. I will miss our convenient location & our cozy finished basement, but not much else. Our new house is beautiful & I love everything about it! It really is our "dream home." It's everything we would have picked out if we built it ourselves. We feel so lucky to have this opportunity.We can see ourselves wanting to live here for a long time.

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View from living room
Off the entry way

Our Kitchen! One of my favorite rooms!

Living Room
Mud Room off the garage
Master Bathroom

View of the Temple from Rylee's room

Our back yard

2009-03-14T14:51:00.000-07:00

I finally found the secret to getting a 2 year old to brush their teeth!!! Let them do it all by themselves, for as long as they want. Ella never let's me brush her teeth with out a big fight. It finally hit me just to let her do it by herself & it works! I was so excited at what a great job she was doing I had to record it.... Enjoy, too cute.

2009-02-19T22:13:00.000-08:00

We've officially put our house up for sale! It's exciting, but also a little sad. Not to mention kind of scary! We've been here a while & have a lot of great memories! We've decided that after seven years of hoping our neighbors will move, we will instead. Sad but true.... We love our house but are looking forward to a new adventure. Who knows what will actually happen , with the market the way it is right now. We could be stuck here for another seven years!? :) Hopefully that doesn't happen. We are crossing our fingers that we have a happy ending!

Yummy

2009-02-11T00:21:00.000-08:00

This is my favorite treat,it's prefect for Valentine's Day!
These are so good! Be careful there kind of addicting!
Super Easy & the kids can help.

1.) Ingredients- square pretzels, Hersey's kiss candies w/carmels, & a bag of M & M's

2.)Place Hershey kiss on top of pretzels in the oven @ 325 degrees for 4 min.
I have been cutting the tips off the candies. It helps the carmel melt.

3.) The kisses don't melt all the way. Remove from oven.

4.) Place the m&m's on top firmly & your done!

2009-02-02T23:14:00.000-08:00

I had a crazy idea this morning....

It wasn't really crazy, I've have been wanting to redecorate our bedroom for a long time. Maybe it was a little impulisve... I went on line this afternoon & posted our bed for sale. I was curious to see what would happen. By 7:30pm our bed was gone & Chris wanted to know why we are sleeping on the floor tonight? Were not technically sleeping on the floor, our mattress is! This is the just motivation I needed to get my butt in gear & "Get ER Done"! I can't wait to have a change of scenery. I have so many great ideas. I need to pick out our new bedding before I have Chris build our head board. :) So I need some help picking one out! I think I want to do our room in black & green. But I've seen some really cool chocolate brown & blue bedding that I love. HELP!!

This one comes in black & gray, it's one of my favs.

This one is maybe too 70's. I think I've already changed my mind!

2009-01-26T21:47:00.000-08:00

Why kids shouldn't dance on tables!

2009-01-26T21:33:00.000-08:00

This is a shout out to Chris.

It's easy to forget the small things when you focus on all the "big" things. I am not sure how many moms get to sleep in on the weekends & wake up to laundry being done? Or working moms that come home to a clean house, with sleeping kids?

I woke up this weekend to the girls playing in a fort (built by dad) & all their bedding being washed. Chris is always so good about helping out around the house, I know I take it for granted. He's great about doing things without having to be asked. I need to remember all the "little" things when I am feeling over whelmed. I forget how lucky I really I'm.

Thank you Chris for being such a "Handy Manny." I love you!

Ella's Dora Adventure

2009-01-18T14:54:00.000-08:00

These are just a few pictures from Ella's party. The girls all had so much fun! I am not sure that Ella ever figured out what was going on. She didn't know what to think of her cake & seemed a little scared. It took her awhile to actually eat it. Days before her party, she was talking non stop about her "special" Dora party. I think it was hit?! Enjoy.

This Dora Balloon was a hit! The girls loved it.

We made Dora back packs for our "adventure" we went on.

The finished product

The loot at the end of their adventure these were the prizes

Time for cake! She wasn't very sure what to think of it

Another baby to mother

Everyone loves some M & M's...

Looking Back

2009-01-18T13:56:00.000-08:00

I can't believe your two! Where has the time gone?

Cute little Ella.... You started out so sweet & shy! Now your still sweet but not so shy! You have the cutest smile ever, it lights up the room! You make us so happy & bring us so much joy! You have been talking up a storm. Some of my favorite things you say right now are: knock it off, mines, I'm cooking, no like it, my blanky, teethes hurt, hungie, please momma, minute, my special, & Dorie Couch. ( this means you want to watch Dora on the couch. ) Your a "little" obsessed with her right now. You've also started to call me Omi . Get it Omi, please! You make it so hard to say no. Your Turing into a little sassy pants. You do not like sharing ANY of your toys. It's a constant fight. Your slowly learning, but this will need some time. You LOVE babies & are the sweetest momma ever. No one else is allowed to play with them. Even when it's not one of yours. You still are obsessed with your special blanky. It goes every where with you. When I am holding you, I am not allowed to even touch it! You'll move my hand away ! You look for your special corner to suck your thumb. Thankfully it's still in one piece. You are becoming a Daddy's girl & love to CUDDLE with him. You go get your blanky & tell him "SNUGGLE". This mean you want him to hold you! It's the cutest thing ever! I am insanely jealous! You love to read books. Your a little stubborn & don't always like for us to read to you.. You mostly like to flip through the pages by your self. You just want us to hold you. Your still very sensitive & get your feelings hurt easy. You have the saddest cry ever & always have big crocodile tears that follow. Your very independent & love to help out around the house. Your very smart. You can sing your ABC'S, count to six, repeat almost anything, love to play with shapes. You have also decided that you love to dance! Just like your sister! We love you & can't imagine life without you.

Happy Birthday sweetheart.

2009-01-05T23:36:00.000-08:00

So our annual Christmas card, turned into a New Years card! I have learned my lesson for next year.... Never wait until the last minute to get that "perfect" picture. It's not happening with these two!! You''ll be forced to use the "choke hold pictures!" We are having a "professional" take over next year! Who knows, maybe we can get a real family picture! You know, the kind with the mom & the dad in them! We haven't had one of those in years!! Lame I know!

Happy new to all of our friends & family. I am looking forward to a new year! One with less stress!! Is that possible, once you have kids?? I sure hope so, cause I really need one!

Blast From the Past

2009-01-05T23:23:00.000-08:00

We've started a little tradition with the girls & Santa! We have been going each year to take a photo. This year we waited in line on Christmas Eve, for almost 2 hours to see Santa!! The line wasn't very long, but it was moving pretty slow! It was worth the wait though.... The girls were both so excited to see Santa & take a picture. As we were leaving Rylee asked, "mom where's the elves?" Wrapping presents of course, you silly girl! I love being able to look back & see how much they change. The 1st one is from last year. I love it. They seem so small!

Christmas Loot!

2008-12-30T23:14:00.000-08:00

This post is really for mom.... Out of all the presents that Rylee got for Christmas, her favorite one is her new "comfy cozy" blanket! My mom made Rylee her very own "big girl "quilt... Little does she know, it was really a present for me, because I couldn't find a blanket to match her room! Who knew Rylee would love it so much! She's been telling me, I have a big girl blanket like you mom... It's comfy, cozy! So Thanks mom for all of your hard work! Rylee Loves it!

These are just some silly pictures of the girls... I thought it was hilarious the way they dressed up to cook! I really had nothing to do with it... Who cooks like that? Ella was cracking me up!

WINTER WONDERLAND

2008-12-23T23:16:00.000-08:00

Ella's 1st time in the snow!

Sledding, I'm pulling them around the block.
Rylee's snow ball

Don't ask me what Rylee has on!

These kids are the same size. Who's who?

Note to self, snow tastes gross!

Just some fun pictures from playing in the snow. It's been snowing almost daily, for two weeks now! The girls have been loving it. Me not so much! I hate driving in it! It's scary driving with kids in this weather! I wish winter was already over!! I am glad that kids love it so much! Ella likes to call the snow flakes "bubbles," look momma bubbles. I have told her that it's snow, but her way is much cuter! Rylee saw some birds today when we were waiting at a light.. She yelled mom, look those birds are freeze... They need their jacket! I told her, yes they do :) That was my highlight of the day!

Rylee's Tree...

2008-12-23T23:12:00.000-08:00

So this is Rylee's tree in her room that she got to decorate.... Can you tell? I LOVE how she made a necklace for the tree, at the bottom of it. She was very proud of herself.

Tea Party

2008-12-23T23:05:00.000-08:00

I thought this was so funny.... I went to check on the girls & this is what I found ... Rylee playing tea party & Ella snacking on her toes! Don't ask, I have no idea what she is doing. Ella is so silly & apparently very Talented!

2008-12-15T22:47:00.000-08:00

Trying to get a picture for a Christmas card with these two, is impossible! If we did get any cute pictures of one, the other wasn't looking! I may throw in the towel this year! We spent 2 hours trying to get a picture & little Ms. Ella wasn't having it. Maybe it's because it is way too cold outside? Ella kept saying "it's freeze momma." Rylee kept asking me for her jacket. Poor girls! I will put them through torture one more time. This is exhausting! Next year we are doing family pictures with a photographer. They can do all the hard work, while we sit back & smile! Live & learn.

2008-12-15T22:40:00.000-08:00

Rylee is not one to disappoint at dance recitals! Nothing has changed, she does what ever she wants to! Anything for a laugh I guess! I have no idea where she gets it from? :) In the video she is the girl on the right. The one almost knocking the other girl over! She does try, when she feels like it. She's always making us laugh! Gotta love it. Enjoy

All ready to go!

Her new favorite pose!

Katelynn & Rylee

What we've been up to latley...

2008-11-30T15:21:00.000-08:00

Chris turned the big 30 on November 22nd!! He is officially an old man!! He had to work the day before his birthday, so we decided to celebrate a day early. Janecie was my partner in crime.. We decided to trash his car for his birthday!! Don't worry it was just the outside... There were a lot of stores where it was parked, so we started to draw a little bit of a crowd, but it was worth it... We wanted to see his reaction when they drove up, so we waited across the street so we could get pictures... It was hilarious!! They had no idea hat we ere across the street laughing & shooting away with the camera!! Janeice has an awesome camera & zoomed in so close, we could see them inside the car!! Chris basically got out, looked at his car, & drove away!! He didn't clean anything off the car!! The depends & toilet paper went flying off as he was driving... We were laughing so hard, we couldn't get any pictures.. He was shocked to hear that we were watching the entire time!! If anyone every needs a "private investigator", I think they should hire us..

Happy Birthday, Old Man!

These are pictures from Violets room.... When Lettie & Janecie were here, they finished it for her! Holly painted it, but it wasn't put together, & Violet was flying in for Thanksgiving.. They decided to surprise her.. I love how it turned out!! I think it's every teenagers dream! I would have killed to have a room like this when I was 14!! Talk about spoiled!! It looks like something from a magazine... Lettie is so talented & can make everything look picture perfect!! Why this isn't her career, I have no idea!! Lettie, you need to go into business!

These are just some cute pictures of the girls! I've decided I need a new camera.. :) I offically have camera envy!! Anything that Janeice takes with her camera, comes out so much cuter than mine.. Here are just a few that she took & I love! Thanks GC!!