9 Years and Counting.....

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!

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!!!

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....

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....

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.....

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.....

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.....