Christmas Pictures!

We had tons of fun and a busy weekend! I was in the kitchen cooking like a mad man, (I can't believe I ate so much cookie dough yowzers!) the kids helped decorate cookies for Santa. Our tree had exactly two Christmas ornaments on it. We started to decorated it last week when i realized all my ornaments were glass so we only put up six of them and only two survived our tiled floors.

My Mom and Dad came down for a few days and it was so great to see them. We went over to Aaron and Staci's new house and ate dinner. We played cards and the kids had a snow ball fight with Papa. Heres some pictures, I hope everyone had an awesome Christmas!

Playing in the snow

Alayna had so much fun!

Decorating cookies for Santa.

Opening presents, thanks grandma!

The only shot of Layna opening presents.

New Mexico!

We've been here for about a week and a half and today we finally got Internet so I'll update you guys on our new life! Jeremy started his new job on Halloween and he saids its been boring so far. They have to train him on safety and explain how everything works. It sounds scary to me! He said theres some kind of gas they use for something but if you breath it, it'll knock you right out. So he has to wear some kind of monitor thing that lets him know if any is in the air. They have told him all these horror stories about accidents that had happened and I think it scares me more than him! I think that's just how it goes the first few weeks they have to make sure everyone understands safety procedures before they let him do anything. Mostly all Jeremy has done this week is sit in a classroom and get lectures and watch training videos. Hes looking forward to actually looking around the plant and doing something more physical.

Were the worst parents ever because we kinda skipped Halloween. Opps! My kids didn't have any costumes and we were still getting settled so we just decided they didn't need the candy. I'm pretty sure that there will be another Halloween next year too.

When we first got to our apartment we didn't unpack right away. We were in total shock. Our apartment is SO small. Its way smaller than the one we were in to before and it was filthily. The area its in is kinda ghetto too. Its funny because theres a sign out front that saids "Shady Lane Apartments" and it deffently fits this place. Me and Jeremy just looked at each other and said what did we do! We left our family, our home and Jeremy's job for this?! But after about an hour we recovered and started to unpack. Matt and Erin drove out of they're way to come help us unload. We are so thankful they came and helped us. My brother came over and helped after he got off work too. Having family over totally saved us mentally.

We are pretty settled in now and are more comfortable. Our apartment is small but now it feels like home. Durning the day I've been babysitting my brother's kids Chaz and Kenzi and between them and Masen and Alayna  I stay pretty busy. Jeremy comes home at lunch so thats fun. His work is only like 5 minutes away. After a few months he'll be making more money and we can start looking at houses. They re having a company party in a few weeks and I'm looking forward to getting out and meeting more people. We're not sure what Jeremy's schedule is going to be like but we want to try and make it back to Joe City for Thanksgiving.

Everything is going well and we know we made a good choice by moving up here and starting our new life as New Mexicans!

Oh and I've lost six pounds since we left Joe City! Probably from stress but eather way Joseph City you can keep those pounds! :D

Yes I am that awesome!

I made this shirt yesterday for Layna! I bought a pattern from my favorite second hand store for crazy cheap. Its from 1962 and its actually just for the top piece of the halter top making it a belly shirt. So I added a ruffled panel to the bottom for more coverage. Even though Alayna has the cutest belly ever I decided not to share it with the rest of the world and keep it just for me! I love the little collar on it!! Just thought I share!

Durango!!

On Saturday my best friend from high school got married in Durango Colorado. We hired a babysitter for the first time ever and drove the four hour trip there. We where only there for the day so that kinda sucked. We left in the morning and didn't get back until midnight. I was worried that the drive would be long and boring but it so much fun! I was excited for the time with Jeremy.

When we got to Durango we walked around downtown a little while and then headed to the wedding. Kirra got married in this cute little park next to an amazing creek. She was such a beautiful bride! It would be great if I could go to a wedding without balling my eyes out and messing up my makeup but there was no way to resist! I've never cared for romance girl movies but weddings totally melt my heart! Its so amazing to be a witness to someone pleading their heart to another person. I'm really happy for her! We went to her reception and then snuck off so that we could get home for the babies. I wish we had more time to expore Durango. Its the cutest town ever! It was a rushed trip but totally worth it!

Congratulations Kirra and Jake!!

Stayin' up all night until the morning light! .....or just ten o'clock

Jeremy went to the valley over the weekend and me and the kids need some entertainment so we called the cousins!!! I had so much fun with those kids!! We colored puzzles, made a fort, played card games and even made some hair bows- well me and Brooke did while the boys hunted for lizards.

Here's some of my favorite pictures from our sleepover.

I LOVE the one where Waylon is getting attacked by a rubber snake!!It makes me smile so big! Lol I love that boy!!

The Kitchen ate the baby.

A week or so ago I was watching my niece and nephew and I was in my craft room doing something when I heard Alayna crying. I went into the play room a little bit later because I just figured she was fighting with the kids (I know I'm such a great mother right) and I found her stuck up to her ribs dangling in her play kitchen. I started freaking out and tryed to pull her lose but she was stuck tight. Jeremy was asleep so I told Masen to hurry and go get him. Jeremy didnt come right away so I started screaming for him to come help me. I didn't want to let go of Layna and risk her slipping more and hang herself. Finally Jeremy walks in half asleep and trys to help me. I guess Masen just told Jeremy "Dad its time to get up" Naughty!

So we soap Layna up to try to slip her out but she didn't move an inch. So Jeremy ends up getting a saw of some kind from the shop and he cuts the kitchen in half and frees my poor little girl. They whole time I'm standing there trying to hold her up to take pressure of her ribs and chest. Layna is not a small girl so my arms where so tired by the time she was out. She was really squished in there.

I think the kitchen was on its side and she was climbing up it and the cardboard backing broke of and she went right though. I think I was more upset then she was about the whole thing. Thank goodness Jeremy was there or I don't know what I would have done!



poor baby!

Happy again! The middle shelf is the one she fell through. Just over 3inches wide

three years and forever to go!

Three years ago today I married my best friend! Happy anniversary Jeremy! Here's some of my favorite pictures from one of the best days of my life....

My daddy whispering "I love you and you look so beautiful"

Our very beautiful venue!

My handsome little guy!

The only girl who I'd let steal the show

Starting our happy ever after!

" Shave and Haircut, two bits! "

Well he did it. That little turkey gave my sweet little girl a haircut! Its not bad but its real close to the scalp and its right in front!When it grows back its gonna stand straight up :(

I need to try to get a better picture but here's a few.

you can kind see it in this picture its about an inch long

We're gonna call her 'Spike'

Oh Brother!



Late mothers day!

I just wanted to post this picture of the cupcakes I made my mommy and Sharon for mother's day!

I think they came out super cute! I love you mom!

Alayna calls them cookies!

My Cinderella!

I had Masen pick out Alayna's clothes and he brought me this Cinderella dress...

She loves her stroller! Its always full of random things she finds around the house.

She had a ruff week last week. Some how she got a black eye while fighting with Masen and then she biffed it on the church side walk, and then she feel off the stool the other day. My poor baby!

She's still happy though!

Our Stay-cation!

So last weekend me and Jeremy went on Vacation! Since Masen has yet to strike any gold in the holes he digs in the back yard, we were broke so we had a staycation! I think I'm in love with saying "staycation". Its kinda fun to say.

We wanted to spend some one on one time together so we sent the kids to grandma's for the night and went home to snuggle up and watch movies until we fell asleep on the couch. That sounds lame but it really was fun. The next day we slept in way too late but after we got up we headed to Clear Creek to go hiking. I was excited because I've never been the back way to Clear Creek and its just right there! Its only a little ways past the bridge at Shevlin- who knew!

When we got to Clear Creek Jeremy wanted to show me a little beach area but the only way down was to hike down a skinny little crack- No way! We just watched 127 hours a week ago and I totally freaked out and couldn't get out of there fast enough. I'm a wuss okay. I know it. But it was fun. It was so quiet and peaceful we just sat there for a while.

After the creek we drove into Winslow and walked around downtown. Everything was closed because it was Sunday but it was still cool to walk around and check out all the bums stores.

I had so much fun with Jeremy I love him so much! He's my best friend and he makes everyday an adventurous vacation!

Easter Pictures

How the Easter bunny got into our house to deliver the baskets is still under investigation....

I love Layna's crazy bed head!

Alayna's Easter dress from my mom and a quick picture of the kids!

wonder why I don't blog that often???

This is why!

While I was putting together that last post my sneaky kidos where having a blast!

(Don't worry its just flour, we keep our cocaine in the other cabinet)

See that hand? Layna decided that I needed in on the fun!

My Quiet Book!!

I made Masen a quiet book! Its definitely not perfect but I love it! I want to make one for Layna too but its so much more work than you would think! I'm gonna wait a while before I try to take that on, I already have tons of ideas I want to do to hers but I need a break! Its not as nice as the ones Myke did, I love how hers was bound together- it looks a lot cleaner, mine is a little messy looking but it gives it character!

This is the outside. I used an old pair of baby overalls to keep it closed.

Make a face page! I still haven't done hair or mouths yet but I'll get there!

Tie the shoe, buckle, zippers and button flowers!!

Dress me!! I had so much fun making the clothes, I like the pirate best!




Match the shapes and a clock!

                                             Tic-Tack toe and change the tires!

 Two whole pages for Masen's cars to explore.

Weave and snap on the Apples.





 Velcro Letters and Peek-a-boo pictures....

and a page for crayons and paper. I think this is Masen's favorite.

Not too shabby! :)

Masen Jar

The other day Jeremy was drinking out of a mason jar(even though we had plenty of clean cups, I think he was listening to too much Toby Keith) and I told him I don't like it when he drinks from them.

 For one that is not the purpose of a mason jar, its weird.

For two (lol) I keep them separated so I know which ones are mine and which ones need to be returned to my mother in law Sharon.

So I told him that I didn't like it and why and Jeremy is like 'okay fine I won't drink from out of them'

Then Masen who was quietly eating his dinner the whole time says

"That's okay dad I'll let you drink from my jar"

The smell of love and goats is in the air!

This weekend I got to finally go down to the valley! I've haven't been there since I was pregnant with Layna, isn't that crazy? We went down on Thursday so Jeremy could pick up his tux and then on Friday we went to the Zoo! It was so much fun! We walked around and saw all the animals and brought the kids to the petting zoo. Masen had tons of fun petting the goats and Alayna had to walk around and smack each one. I feel sorry for those goats but they were patient with all those little kids chasing them around!

 Then  later that night we went to the wedding rehearsal and dinner. The next morning I dropped Jeremy off at Andrews so he could hang out with the boys and get ready for the wedding. The kids and I went shopping at JoAnns (yay) and visited my long lost cousins! Then I left them behind and headed to Dolce Vista! I love saying that! I asked Veronica what it means and she thinks it means Sweet Life. The wedding was BEAUTIFUL! Kellie and Andrew look so sweet together. And my husband looks super sexy in a tux!(maybe I'll buy him one to wear around for me...sigh) Jeremy gave his perfect best man speech and then we finally had dinner and got to boogie! Oh and I totally rocked the dress I made! It wasn't half as pretty as Kellie's was though!

I'm so happy for Andrew and Kellie! They're are a perfect couple and they're going to have a wonderful life together! Congratulations!!!