Spring Flowers!!!!!

I've taken a few pictures of our flowers out our back door in the trees. There is nothing like the color Pink. Enjoy. I sure do!

The Newest Member of Our Family

I would Like to introduce Ben. Aaron and I have decided it is time to trade in his very old teeny little Tercel, and we replaced it with this great 2003 Chrysler Town and Country with an AMAZING deal. In my family we proudly name our vehicles so we all know which car everyone is talking about. Aaron's car was Vader. We asked Egan, "What should we call the Van?" and in return "Mommy, Its BEN!" Our sweet little boy cant say his Vs yet, so there you go. Say hi to Ben!

My Baby Brothers

My baby brothers are not so baby anymore! This last week I was able to take a few pictures of my brothers and family at Gramamom' funeral. I am in shock looking over them at how my brothers have suddenly become... Big!
Seth is turned on the left of this picture.. (didn't get a good one of him) Mosiah or "MoJo" is on the bottom, He's 8! So sweet calls me a lot just to say hi. I love it. Jaaron 13! Passing the sacrament, and playing all sports, not to mention that he plays 3 instruments in band. Totally adorable with more spunk and sass than even me! And you guessed it, that's Jameson too in a Navy Uniform!

Cameron is 17, and a total heart throb to all the girls in school. And to top it off, he's a gentleman clean an polished with high standards. A great example to the younger boys.

Jameson stands here in front of our front door trying his best to be serious. We had him over for a few short hours from South Carolina where he is studying (almost graduated) to be a nuclear technician for the Navy! Amazing stuff. I'm so proud of him. Way to go Jameson!

I didn't get a good picture of Seth (10), Malachi(4) or Brevin (13). We'll catch ya next time.
I will always cherish the time I was home helping with these baby brothers. I think they are growing up way too fast into amazing men. I love you guys.

In Loving Memory of Gramamom

This last week has been a tough one. My Gramamom died after a short illness on Saturday, and we had her funeral yesterday. She was the best example to me of kindness, charity and faith. I will await the day when I can embrace her again in the eternities. I love you Gramamom!

Thanks Huney

I'd like to say thank you babe, for teaching the kids how to stick their tongues out at mommy. =)

Sunshine Fun

The Kids were VERY happy to be playing outside finally. We got a play slide from my parents recently, and we've enjoyed the rain free weather the last few days. I'm so glad my kids express themselves so well. he he he. Egan's new favorite fraze is "I wove you mommy..." and rubs his tummy and waits for you to say it back. Evelyn isn't too fond of saying it back unless it was her idea. Egan- "I wove mommy!" Evelyn- "No, Egan, I Wove mommy!"



Look closely on the left... what is that girl doing?

Suggestions ANYONE?

I've about had it. My daughter Evelyn (3) has reverted way back to diapers. Almost two months ago, I got her to wear big girl underwear, and poop in the toilet. (Used a new care bear for her to earn to get her to do it.) She pooped for a week straight in the toilet. We used pull ups when going out. Suddenly now, she wont even consider going potty ever again. Throws a huge fit like I'm punishing her just to have her sit. I put big girl underwear on her today (staying home all day, thought I had the paptience to sit her on the toilet every hour to make sure she stays dry.) Sat twice, no luck. Then she decides right afterward to squat on my carpet and pee all over herself! I KNOW she knows how to hold it, and go in the toilet. I've used candy, toys and promised outings for rewards. She is not scared of the toilet, she just is determined not to do it. Suggestions PLEASE!!!

Neglect to the Blog

So, I've had so many projects lately, I've totally neglected my blog.
Here is a picture of the 5 dresses I made from an order in Texas!

My Step sister asked me to draw a picture of her friend's son with Christ who recently tragically died. (didn't turn out as I had hoped. Drawing Christ is extremely difficult, not to mention a little boy I've never met.)

A good friend in our ward gave us 8 old chairs she wasn't using, and I recovered them to match my Red Apple Kitchen.

I made red apple curtains to cover, (yes your viewing right) our shelves made of our entire year supply gathered this month. Whew!


Needless to say, its been a busy few weeks!