I love my girly girls!

Carly....chose white.

Ashley....chose pink.

Ashley had been asking to get her ears pierced for so long. I had debated it for a while and thought why not?? I tried piercing my ears when I was 12 (It didn't work) and then again at 16 (again, it didn't work), and finally when I was 28 SUCCESS!! My girls love helping me pick out earrings (they each have their favorite pair). I love that my girls wanted to get this done. Carly was a BIG surprise!!! We got there and Carly said I want to get mine pierced too. Aunt Janeece said OK, and they were so brave.

She was a little worried. She sat on Aunt Janeece's lap.

She did it. What a BIG girl....she didn't even cry.

Carly loves her Aunt Janeece so much....we had a great day!!

We kind of wished we could have done the double with Ashley too. You can see little tears in her eyes.

She did it too....so brave. The teary eyes add sparkle, my girls are so BEAUTIFUL!!!

My sweet girls and ME!!!

Picking out earrings....they had quite a pile!!!

Narrowed it down to three.....good choices.

Here they are in front of Claire's. I am so grateful for Janeece for doing this for my girls. It was really a fabulous day. We really enjoyed being together, and I love it that my kids got to know Janeece better. We had a great lunch afterwards, and went swimming....the kids were very sad when Uncle Michael and Aunt Janeece had to leave. The kids said, "maybe next time they can sleep over at our house". I am so grateful for family :)

Crack-Up!!!!

Greyson was so funny tonight. He was sitting in his pack and play just playing and I said, "what are you doing?" and pointed at him and he started laughing. I grabbed my camera and he just kept laughing harder and harder. It was sooo cute!! I love my boy, he has been such a lifesaver. I would really be going nuts without him right now. I am so grateful to Heavenly Father for blessing me with this sweet little spirit. He was meant to come to me. I know it!!! I love you so much, Greyson!!

Julie's Visit

The kids were so excited when I told them Julie was coming for a visit. They were sad to only get to see her for only one day :( They really love her a lot. Carly immediately got out her hair stuff so she could do Julie's hair. It was so sweet.

Julie and the kids posing for a picture!!

Greyson and Julie.....he really likes Julie!!

We had such a great time while she was here. We went shopping, went to lunch, scrapbooked, and just spent some time just relaxing. It was really great!!! She helped me put some finishing touches on some of the rooms, and helped me pack up the kids for their trip to Reno. She is such a great friend. She was such a great support during those tough times. She helped me get through so much heartache. Thanks Julie for being my best friend. I love you!!!!

(If you have any pictures of us from the trip send them to me...I don't have any!!!)

Happy Birthday Sis!!

June 24, 2000 was the greatest day of my life. I became a MOMMY!!!! Being a mommy has been the best adventure of my life. Ashley you have taught me so much. I am so grateful that I know what unconditional love is....it is a wonderful gift. I have watched you learn and grow into such a beautiful girl. I can't believe that it has already been 9 years. Time flies when you are having fun, and you have brought so much fun into our lives.


You have been such a great little helper to me. I love it when we have Ashley and Mommy time together. I love it that you want to just sit and talk and cuddle with me. We definitely need to do it more often. I am so grateful to have you as my daughter. Heavenly Father really blessed me with the greatest children on the earth.

Here you are in your cute new outfit from Uncle Jason's family. You are growing so fast!!!

Close up.....what a great smile!

Presents.....you sure do love your pet shops!! How many did you get today??? 11, I think!

You wanted a pet shop cake!!! I was determined to find one :)

My Girl....with her cake!! Love you Ashley!!!!

The New Me

A new beginning, new apartment, new town, and a new me. The past few years have been really difficult for me. Full of insecurities, doubt, fear, and heartache. I am so glad to be putting that behind me and starting over. I feel I am a better mother to my children, and a better person myself. I am grateful to be putting my insecurities behind me....and so glad that I don't have to look back.
I am gaining the confidence back that I lost many years ago, and realizing that I have so much to offer someone who will appreciate it.
I want to give my children a mother who is strong in her beliefs, and create a home that is a refuge from the real world. I want to teach them that choosing the right, and being accountable is so important in life. They will grow to be amazing people in this world if they remember that. I am so grateful that my Heavenly Father has given me these experiences. My weaknesses will become strengths. I want to be a great example to my children and I want them to know how much I love them. They are the most important thing in my life and they will know that they always come first in my eyes. Like my new hair....my new life will be just as FABULOUS!!!!

Monte L. Bean Museum

We had a great day today. We went to the Monte L. Bean Museum on the BYU campus. It is so full of animals of every kind. The kids were pretty worried at first.....right as you walk in there is a giant liger. They stood pretty far back until I told them it wasn't alive. It was pretty fun, even though they knew they weren't alive they still kept their distance from the animals. I love being with my kids, they are so much fun. We enjoyed a picnic afterwards in the car, because it was stormy outside. I am so glad the kids enjoyed themselves.

The kids with Grandma.

In front of the African Elephant exhibit.

My kids are soooo cute!!

Ashley in front of a Butterfly display. Look close....hundreds of butterflies!

Posing with a Giraffe......this is my favorite picture of the day!

Ashley wanted a picture with the beautiful peacock.

Check out Ethan's face.....this was staged, but still funny :)

Mommy and Greyson.....he was so good, didn't cry the whole time we were there.

Fun with four!!!

Right before the reptile show.....it was so fun we got to touch a crocodile skin, a sea turtle shell, a blue tongued lizard, a tortoise, and a California King Snake. Carly wouldn't touch the lizard or the snake, but she touched the tortoise. The show was really cool, and the kids enjoyed it.

Greyson loved it too.....his eyes were really big. :)

here is Thunder....the tortoise.

Little Princess

Well this picture really sums it up!!! Carly is my little princess. She is 100% girl!! She loves to get all dolled up. She loves: Make-up, jewelry, dresses, perfume, and loves getting her fingernails and toenails painted. We went over to a friend's house today, and she saw this dress and immediately had to try it on. She didn't want to take it off. She was so excited when Mommy suggested taking a picture so she could have it forever. She is such a beautiful little girl, with such a fun spirit. I really enjoy having such girly girls. It is really fun for a girly mom!!!