Her little friends

I have this thing, where I always have to go to each of my kids, before I go to sleep, and kiss them goodnight, while telling them how much I love them.

So, last night as I was going to kids bedrooms, I have realized, that Brooklyn is no were to be found...I've checked all the kids beds, under beds, behind the door.....

Finally I went to my bedroom to find this...

She LOVES her animals, as you can tell, they just had to come along.

Draper Temple

Last Sunday we had visit from the General Authorities of the church, who spoke to our stake on the importance of not shy away in letting people know what we believe in and who we are.

It was a wonderful talk....he also spoke of the Temples and how important they are. He spoke of how important it is to take advantage of the Draper Open house temple and take our kids there or our non-member friends. He said that we might not have that opportunity again for a long time....and I thought that I want to take my kids there, so they will remember how beautiful and peaceful it is in there.

Troy got off work and I took the kids from school that day and way we went....

And it WAS everything I was hoped for and more. I am so greatful that I was able to listen to the promptings of the spirit and acted upon it. I looked at my children's faces and they were in awe of it's beauty It was symbolic and wounderful to have Troy and the kids in the Celestial Room...

In deed, we can be as family forever!

I would incorage all of you to go before it's dedicated.

Twin skirt BFFs

What is going on?

So I was taking pictures of this skirts I've made...the next thing I new was Drew in my shot,posing,with a skirt on.
I think he thought, that this was the only way he could get my attention off girls and on him. sweet guy, I really should find something cute to sew for him.

Confessions of a not so Betty Crocker

You have all asked me to post this wonderful recipe of the cake. And though I did do a few tricks to it of my own (like the pan that I used and double fudge that I used, and all the drizzle sheezle that I did on the top of the cake....) the recipe itself is extremely simple...Yap, you got it, it is from the BOX...............2 actually. Make first box like instructed then fallow up with the second like instructed. (So I didn't mix two mixes, I just put one on the top of the other with the fudge in between.) Bake it for 45 min. Cool it completely before taking it out, then use extra fudge to put it on top with the sugar powder.

Hope you are not completely disappointed.

If I'm dead, you'll know why

So I have decided that if there was such a being as god of nutrition, the lightning would definitely strike me...I would be dead at this very moment.

As I was worming up Corn dogs (fat, curbs, and heavens knows what else in that) for my kids, I start thinking what they had for breakfast? hmm...Coco puffs...sugar, yam!

Then my mind drifted to last night....lets see what did I cook for my little darlings?.....Ramen noodles...curbs, sodium, and fat. What did they have for lunch yesterday, you would ask......Chicken nuggets. What else do I need to do to see the lightning comming?

(Jill, if you are reading this, please take a deep breath, relax, DO NOT call 911)

Merry Christmas!

Dear Family and Friends,

We want to wish you all a very merry Christmas!!!
May you find peace in your life and may your stockings be full of what ever it is you wish for this season.
Troy and I love you all. We are so grateful to have such a wonderful family and a fantastic friends.

Happy Birthday Troy!

Today is my best friend's Birthday and I want to shout out a few reasons why I love this guys so much:

~He is gooooood looking

~He has great sense of humor

~He always gets me out of my "walls" that I run into on the regular basis

~He always has been and always will be my best friend

~He is a darn good kisser

~He is extremely forgiving

~He is great communicator

~He makes a killer grill sandwiches

~He is a fantastic dad

~He is very compassionate

~He is excepting of others regardless of their walk in life

~He is great writer and story teller

~He is very intuitive, and especially with me and the kids

I love you sweetheart, have a wonderful birthday!

Hailey update

So far Hailey has been the STARTING point guard for ALL of the girls High School VARISTY basketball games this year. (The North Central Indians) With no starters returning from last year, they arent expected to be a playoff contending team, but Hailey is enjoying the experience her Freshman year, and in last nights game started started feeling more comfortable as she was one of her teams top scorers with 10 pts.. (two 3-pointers) She has work outs and practices every day and is still maintaining great grades in honor classes! She'll be down to visit on the 27th, and leaving on the 3rd (she'll be racing home to get off the plane and get to another practice that night)

My little model in action

Rylee's report on Russia

Though, it is not 100% identical dress to the Russian traditional dress, I thought it was pretty darn close and Rylee sure LOVED it. She wants to be Russian girl for Halloween next year.

Thank you mom, for making this possible.