TUTU

So maybe this is wishful thinking, but I made this tutu at my ward's SUPER FRIDAY in hopes that maybe I might be able to use it in the future...I guess only time will tell. It's a good movie night craft.

P.S. I guess I forgot to write what I actually spent money on this past weekend...
Honestly it was one of those shopping trips where you really don't know what you spent money on, you just know you're going to get a bill for it later. I do know that I spent $120 in Bath and Body Works. I just love that store! I love their Christmas candles their wallflowers (sandlewood vanilla is a favourite at the moment) and their soaps and lotions. Apparently the store opened at 3 a.m. on Black Friday. We didn't show up until noon...but I know people who were there at 4 a.m. (M.E.J.) lol-a shopping icon really!

BLACK FRIDAY

Last year for Black Friday we started a tradition of going to our cabin in Rexfrod, Montana! It was actually our first official trip out there, so American Thanksgiving will always be special for us. I already know I will love this tradition. Who doesn't love a tradition that includes one free day to shop and spend money. It is especially nice since I am married to a "frugal" accountant. For some reason he never gives me a hard time about spending on Black Friday. Definitely something I am grateful for!

Other things I am grateful for include:

A reliable van with DVD player!
The beautiful winter wonderland we were surrounded by for 4 days!
A husband that likes playing with the kids - it's kind of special watching him interact with his sons! I especially like watching from a window where I can ensure that I stay warm...I hate the cold!
A VISA card and sale prices!
Coming home to a clean home and a lit up Christmas tree
A son who thanks Heavenly Father for the cabin, for Papa's boat, for the fishing boat, and then for Jesus every night!

THOU SHALT NOT COVET

Okay, so I don't usually have a problem with this, but there is a stroller on the market right now and I want it in a bad way. Is that coveting? I'm trying to justify buying it. I mean the thing is amazing. It is a double stroller, comes with car seat adaptor options, bassinet options and the two seats can be rearranged 16 different ways. But I'll be paying $500 for just the single strolelr and then another $150 for the second seat and then another $90 for the car seat adaptor. And at some point I'll want to ad the ride-on option for Peyton. What am I thinking? It's just that my heart is set on this stroller and I am just not sure if I'll ever be satisfied with out it! Here is a picture and a link! But beware, because I don't want to pass on the coveting.

http://www.babyjogger.com/
*the model I like is called CITY SELECT

FAMILY PHOTOS

Wow, I am really catching up on my blogs tonight! If you are family you will get prints of these around Christmas. If you are not family, here are our photos for this year!
Thank you so much Joce! I know my boys are difficult to photograph!

JACK IS ONE!

Time goes by so fast-everyone says that right? But it's true! To be honest, parenting Jack has been more difficult than parenting Peyton. Jack has more needs, and unfortunately for him I am his mom. I'll be the first to admit that I prefer my children to be...independant, but anyway Jack and I have come a long way and he has turned into such a cute kid! (He looked like an old man when he was born). He has a really goofy personality and loves to eat. Food is serious business for him-I wouldn't try eating in front of him unless you intend on sharing. And he loves to wrestle with Peyton and throw a ball around. He's kind of like having a dog that way. I throw the ball...he brings it back. Anyway, we are so excited that he is 1 and look forward to many more years of watching him grow!
Since he is almost a halloween baby I threw him a halloween party! I tried to invite other kids that are also one and have older siblings for Peyton to play with lol. A win win right? All the kids dressed up in their costumes-so cute! Most of them were naked or almost naked by the time they left...lol.
There are so family dinner photos mixed in there too! Jack is one lucky kid!

By the way, thank you to all who came to the party! The kids had a blast! And I have pictures to prove that Jack did get a birthday party! lol...no one can say I'm a bad mom now...right?

EDMONTON ADVENTURE!

Do you ever do things for other people and wonder why you did them? Well last week I hauled my kids to a friend's sealing...it was such a lovely sealing and the kids were great in the car. The next day I decided to drive to Edmonton to hang out with Kiera for the day. Two day trips in a row! What was I thinking??? The drive was hard. Don't get me wrong...the kids were great, I'm just not good at driving by myself for a long time. Anyway, we took the kids to Galaxy Land. They have a few rides that are free for kids that are 2 and under. Peyton loves rides and to see his smile while he went round and round made everything worth while. Still, I don't know how often I'll be making day trips to Edmonton. Here are some pics!