Gracie...

Oh, how I love this little girl... she looks like an orphan in most of these pictures, but they made me smile!
# 1- Yes, she is phasing out of naps, but she despretely needs one everyday. We were on our way to Michelle's house the other night when we were all getting loaded in the car. "Where's Grace? " I yelled. "She's asleep on the bathroom floor!" Daisy yelled back. She must have been really tired to pick that place to lay down and close her eyes!
# 2- Trav is in the process of making new drawers for Grace's bed because she keeps standing on the other ones and breaking them. Here they are building the new ones. Can't wait until they're done!
# 3- Like most 3 year olds, Grace changes her clothes literally 50 times a day, so here she is in a wonderful outfit of her choosing!
# 4- The teeth. Trav found his Halloween teeth last week and the kids had a blast playing with them! They wouldn't stop cracking up!

Family night, washing the van, Grace & the puppy, Olive hands...

Here's just a few random pictures over the past few weeks...

Willow turns 4 months old...

Our little pumpkin turned 4 months old on the 1st. We can hardly believe it! She is still the most amazing baby, weighs 12.4 pounds, loves to smile, drink milk and make funny noises. Thank you Audra for the beautiful quilt! EVERYONE stops me and asks about it, they love it too!

My little girls...

The other day the girls looked so cute laying in my bed watching cartoons. I can hardly believe they're mine!

My little Sunbeam...

A few weeks ago at church, Grace entered Sunbeams in Primary (just a fancy way of saying she's finally with the older kids at church. They sing songs, have a gospel related message and then split into classes, aka: Sunbeams.) She gave her fist talk on Sunday about how we believe in God, Jesus Christ & the Holy Ghost. Trav helped her as she held up her little picture of Jesus. As I sat in the back of the room, trying to get a picture, I couldn't help but tear up as I watched her. She was so willing, smiling and adorable. It was what I call a "Mommy Moment."- those moments when you feel like your heart is melting from all the love you're feeling. My heart was so full of gratitude for my Heavenly Father. I know I am far from where I should be, but I try everyday to live my life the best I can, closer to my Savior. (Yes, I watch SNL which is naughty, and yes, I already know where I could go if I keep watching it, so minus that, I try REALLY hard!)I am so thankful for the gospel that teaches me and my family about Heavenly Father, his Son and how to be happy in this life. My heart was so full as I watched my little girl last week. I am beyond thankful for my sweet little family.

When the kids get ahold of the camera...

Being a Mom, I seem to find treasures everyday, here's what i came asross not too long ago... my favorite is the one of her dangling legs!

Cartoon drawings & "private areas"

The girls and I were having art time this morning and I was watching Grace color her picture. It was adorable to watch her draw the face, the eyes & legs. I said, " Oh, Grace, your picture is so beautiful!" She smiled and said, "And that is his private area."
What??? Holding back my violent laughter, I said, "Oh, Grace, that is innapproiate."
Really though, I'm very proud of her artwork, it's lovely for a 3 year old- I'm just not ready to be talking to her about that body part yet! (She informed me a minute ago that that was a picture of her Daddy peeing in the potty! Oh. My. word. I might have to frame this one!)

Sparkle N' Shine's Valentine's Gift Idea...

If you are looking for a great Valentine's Day gift idea for your Mom, G-ma, sister, Mother in law, friend or self, I am reducing my cleaning rates until Valentines Day!
(So tell your husbands you don't want flowers this year, you'd rather have a sparkling clean toilet!)


1 hour of cleaning = $30.00 (instead of $ 40.00)

I bring my own magic wand & cleaning supplies and can have your home looking beautiful in no time! I can work my magic organizing any space as well!

* I will send a gift certificate to the address of your choice!
* I clean within a 30 mile radius!

Gift ideas...

Gift Idea's...

I've been working on a few fun projects lately that wanted to share with you guys incase you need any cute gift ideas!

***And I'm selling vinyl now! I have TONS of colors to choose from, lots of fun ideas!

Family Home Evening Boards= $ 8.00
Any board w/ your own saying $ 3.00- 8.00 (depending on size & saying)
Dish towels= $ 3.00
Wash Cloths/cleaning rags= $ 1.00
Clothes pins $ 2.50
Paper clips $2.00- 5.00
Felt flower pins = $ 2.50
Fabric flowers pins $ 4.00
Necklaces= $ 5.00 (18 inch ball chain included)
Keychains= $ 2.00- 3.50 (depending on beads & charms added)
Bracelets= $ 5.00-8.00 (depending on beads, charms & pictures added)
Light switch covers $ 1.50
Magnets $ 2.00 (indiv. .25 each)
Car Trash bags= $ 3.00
Beaded Watch bands= $ 15.00 (my friend Annikan makes these, they are SUPER CUTE! Go to:www.watchful-girls.blogspot.com)
Watch Face= $ 10.00 (also on her blog!)

BABY:

Diaper/wipe holders= $ 2.50
Burp rags= $ 3.50
Hair bows= $ 2.50
Baby head bands= $ 1.00
Baby head band clips= $ 1.00
Binki clips= $ 3.50
Baby wash cloths= $ 1.00
Nursing Covers & blankets= can be made. Do not have any at the moment