Tagged

I normally don't do tags but for fun...here you go. Thanks SARAH!

3 Joys
1-Spending time with Doug
2-My girls and the cute things they say
3-Shooting people:) you know taking pictures and meeting some really great people.

3 Fears
1-Doug getting in an accident and work...and not having him.
2-My kiddos dying before me.
3-Not being prepared for the future.

3 Goals-
1- Be better at personal prayer.....I need to make this a better habit....
2- Loose the chub...isn't this always a goal? Just live healthier I guess.
3- Be a better mother. Read more about parenting.

3 Obsessions
1-Photography...I seriously spend alot of hours editing, looking at other peoples work and learning more about photography.
2-Qt crushed ice.....YUM!
3-Dougie says Blogging HAH!


3 Interesting Facts
1-I sit with my pinky toes interlinked when I lay down and watch TV.
2-I love finding a deal.....I will find something that I like and have a price of what I would spend on it in my head before I even look at the price. If it is too much I won't buy it. I often say...."Oh that is only $5.00 cute"
3-I used to teach 1st grade. It was an awesome job. I sang and danced with my students all day long. I also had a piano in my classroom and would play songs that they could sing. I loved teaching.....I left because I got prego!

I now tag....Angie, Janiel, Jessica and Lisa......thanks for reading!

I don't need milk....

Just for journaling purposes I absolutly must share what Olivia said to Doug the other day. He came home for about an hour and had to go back out to work. As he was kissing her goodbye this was their conversation.....

O: "Dad why you have to go to work?"
Dad: "To make some money to buy you milk." She was holding her sippy cup.
O: "Dad I don't need milk, I need YOU! You go to work tomorrow." Me in the background with tears welling up.......

What a sweet moment. They sure miss their dad these days, but it is only for a few short months. Anyways......just had to share that cute moment!

Arizona Museum for Youth.....and other parts of our day

Today we went to the Az Museum for youth in downtown Mesa. We have a membership and love going because it is a fun Air Conditioned outing for us. They have a room for 4 and under that we spend most of our time in. There are crafts, kitchens, books, cars, slides, puppets and many more things that are totally engaging to 2 year olds. We love it there and everyone with little kiddos should go check it out. We went today with our friends, Jessica, Sage and Sydnee. We love having them as neighbors and were so glad they could come with us.
Here is Sage.....with some cupcakes!














After naps I was doing the dishes and came upon the girls doing this....doesn't this just melt you heart? I love sweet moments like this. And yes Audree is chewing her fingernails....weird!






During dinner it rained for about 10 minutes. After the rain the girls went and splashed in the puddles for the first time. They loved it as you can see and were sad to come in.








And look who we have for the next 3 days.....cutie Mr. Colin my nephew...it will be fun to have a boy around!

And the best part of the day is that Doug came home at 6:30 and got to see and play with his little girls....He has been so busy and working until 9,11, or 1 each night. What a fun day huh?!!!

Overnight Getaway

It was so great to go and have a few moments alone with my sweetie. We had a great time just being together and loved every minute of it! We first took the kiddos to my Brother and Sister-in-law's house where they played with cousins and their super dog Lucy. Thanks Christi!

We then went to the Melting Pot....the atmosphere was AWESOME! The food.....just ok. Honestly I would have enjoyed Claim Jumper or Carabba's more....we were hungry later that night too so we went and got a snack down the road...bummer. The desert was yummy though!


We then went to the Historic Arizona Biltmore. Built in the 1920's I felt like we had stepped back in time. The architecture was really neat and our room was nice. I felt like we were in the movie "The Rocketeer."



Here is some cool landscaping out front. It's says Az Biltmore.


We swam, slept in till 9:00 (gasp) and went to Breakfast at Crackers.....the YUMMIEST Breakfast place in the valley for sure!

I love that we took the time to do this.....thanks honey for a fun little getaway. I just wish our anniversary wasn't in the busy season so we could do more......oh well!

......Happy Anniversary......

Today is mine and Doug's 4 Year Anniversary. I wish I could figure out my dang scanner and share some wedding pics with you. Our wedding day was very sweet and special. Doug and I cried through the whole cermony. It was hot but I was so happy to finally be married to him! I have loved Doug since I was 16 and have always knew he would make a great husband. He really has changed my life and how I feel and think about myself. I am so grateful he is my eternal companion and that Heavenly Father blessed me with him. I wouldn't want anyone else as a husband. I love you sweet Dougie!

Here's what me and the girls did today.....met some friends at the mall for kids club, rode the carousel, and ate lunch at Cheesecake factory. I had a gift card so I went with my amazing sis-in-law Allison.




She is such a great person and has always made me feel welcome. We have come to love each other more the past few years b/c she moved just down the street from us and we see her all the time. Also she runs the office side of our business and let me tell you, we could not do this without her. She answers the phones all day, does the taxes, payroll and billing and everything in between. Thanks sweet Alli for all that you do!







And just because I love pictures here are some that I had on my computer of me and my Dougie.....














We are going to a hotel this weekend for a little getaway....I will share pictures when I get back!

Happy Father's Day to my sweet Dougie...

Here are some pics down memory lane with my sweet amazing Husband....he is the best dad!
He is a hard worker (as you can tell he in his work clothes in alot of pictures), he is super cute/adorable, sweet, kind, a great provider,humble, an awesome brother and son, caring, generous, supports me in my hobbies, outdoorsey, he is great at making people feel comfortable, giving, selfless, patient, funny, easy-going, and don't forget those Handy man skills!!
And best of all he loves me and treats me so well. And he loves the girls and is so great with them.




















Also Happy Father's Day to my sweet Dad and my sweet Father-in-law....We love you guys!





P.S. The girls are doing good without their binkies, A had a hard time taking a nap the first day and the second day she didn't nap at all!! I thought we were ruined! But we have been napping great ever since!! WHOO HOO! They are happy about it too....."Binkies go up to the sky!"

And for journaling purposes.....O has been waking up and singing to me. She sings "Ma-ma-ma-ma-cita" Like a conga line song....too cute! And she says "Mom I love to wake up and snuggle wit you...."
Melt my heart...sweet 2 year old girls....
And A keeps saying "Hey guys" when she sees Doug and I.

Fun Times...hope everyone had a great Father's Day!

Goodbye Binkies.....my beloved friend

Right before we left...they were so happy to have the binkie during the day....



For Family Home Evening last night we said goodbye to our beloved binkies. For almost 2 1/2 years our girls have slept every night and every nap with a binkie in their mouths. They have saved us from many sleepless nights and helped everyone enjoy church because we could put a binkie in to get them quiet. I have loved these little things and so have my girls. It has no gotten to the point where they don't want to give them up in the morning and they whine about them when they are sad during the day. And they are 2 1/2 right? We have to give them up sometime. I don't want them to think that they can steal their siblings binkies ( when we have another, no I am not preggo.) We have been wanting to give them up for a while but there was always something. Ok when they turn 1 we will take them away. No how about 2. Ok after vacation....now after girls camp. There was always something. They were just getting big and it was time. So we went to Dollar Tree and bought some ballons and tied the binkies to them and let them float away up high. This way they aren't mad at me or the trash or whatever.
At first they were a little hesistant. We had been talking it up for days and told them how big they were. They knew that they had to let them go but they were a little hesistant.



Here Doug is talking it up to them and telling them where they were going to go.


A few false starts...it probably took them about 10 minutes or so to let them go. My heart was a little sad...my babies are growing up!! And what will happen tonight when I try to put them to sleep!!


Can't give it up.....


And here goes Audree's....she was happy at first.....


Flying away...


And of course Olivia now wanted hers to fly away....




They were ok....saying "Bye Binkies" And waving...but look at sweet Audree....


And then the relization......my BINKIE!! She just started to cry....







We let them play on the playground for a few minutes and got them a ballon to take home too.




So how did they sleep?



I have SCREAMING pictures of both of them but I felt mean posting them. They both cried for about 15 minutes with us going in there to comfort them every so often. And finally doug went and held them both and tucked them in and not a peep after that!! SWEET!
However and 6:45 this morning they were both screaming ( they ussually sleep in until 7:30 or 8:00) I regreted my decision a little. What was the rush? Why did I do this? Guess I have to stick to my guns now.....Even though Audree almost wouldn't fall asleep today for naps....I am sadder than she is!
I hope I haven't ruined our perfect nap time...We will see...

We have had this conversation about 10 times today
A or O: "Where's my binkie?"
Me: Where did it go?
A or O: Up in the sky!
Me: Yep your a big girl now!!

Onto the next big girl thing....POTTY TRAINING!!