GrAtEfUl NoVeMbEr!!

I love my friends!

 I've moved around a lot in my life and I've had friends everywhere I've gone. I have my good friends back home and those from college and from MD. I'm really grateful for all of my friends and everything they have done for me over the years. Everyone has helped me with something different in my life.

Right now, I have some friends that live SUPER CLOSE- in my complex. Do you know how awesome it is to have friends within walking distance- even on a cold snowy/rainy day? Also, my friends are always willing to watch Jarhead- whether it's for a date, to visit newborn babies, or to exercise. They tell me that I'm a happy person. Generally, I am happy. But if i'm having a bad day- I remember that and I always feel better. They help me be a better person. They've helped me learn that I actually enjoy running and exercising. I've learned more about different crafts and cooking and parenting. Moving to Utah after everything that happened in the beginning of the year was difficult. We were nervous and anxious. Even tho we didn't plan to end up where we did, I'm glad we chose to live here. I'm lucky to have the best friends in the world. I know that I can count on them no matter what- good days and bad- and I'd be willing to do the same for them..
and that's a good feeling. 

Here are some (although not all!) pictures of other good friends i've had over the years... i love you lots- even if your pic is not included here! i can't post a hundred pictures!! lol

 

GrAtEfUl NoVeMbEr

I know- they're the same as from facebook but i do it here so i can add pictures and write more :)

today, i'm grateful for sisters...


 I am really lucky to have married such a great guy. I'm even more lucky that he has a great family.. Now that he and his 2 siblings are here in Utah, we get together a lot. It's always fun. Today, J&M and I went with the kiddies to IKEA. It was a good girls day out (plus Jarhead)... i'm grateful that I have 2 great sisters that I get to be friends with and do things with! It's also fun our kids will grow up together- at least for the next few years while the hubbies are in school....

I was lucky enough to have a sister for 9 years of my life growing up...  Of course, our parents split up before we were both in high school and so she and i didn't get to be as close as i thought we would be when we were younger. i dont talk to her nearly often enough and our kids don't know each other. but i miss her and i think of her often. Sadly- this picture is about 5 or 6 years old- the last time I saw her...

Even though I am my parent's only little girl- I was given some great girls that i can call my sisters. I love you  and today that's what  I'm grateful for <3

GrAtEfUl NoVeMbEr!!

My little Jarhead is so happy! Just look at this cute face- how can you not smile when you see him?

He makes me smile just holding him. He makes me want to be a better person because when he gets older I want him to look up to me and want to be a better person. I always want to teach him the right things. 

I am blessed to be able to have a wonderful little boy. <3

Pillow Video!

I just posted with pics so check that out below :) but i finally got some video of Jarhead beating up the pillows!
enjoy!!

October and a Grateful November!

This time of year is my FAVORITE! I love the fall! I love that the leaves are falling everywhere.. Of course, we're in Utah so it's starting to get cold- but this has been by far the best fall I've ever had in Utah (and LONGEST!) The other reason I love this time of year is because it is full of Holiday Fun! i love the holidays. As a kid, I didn't like to decorate but I did because we did it as a family but now- I love it! I need more Thanksgiving ones tho! I have a good amount of Halloween and a ton of Christmas but not much for in between! Guess that's what i'll be working on this next week!
Thanksgiving is a great holiday! It reminds us to be thankful! I tend to think I'm a grateful person most of the time- remembering my blessings and where they come from  but we could all use the extra reminder to be thankful for even the small things..

Today- I'm thankful for my very best friend. He supports me in all things. He works so I can stay home. He goes to school so we can support our family better later. He reminds me that little things don't always matter. He helps me let go and relax. He helps me be more me. He's a great dad and encourages me to be a better mom...He makes me happy and I love him.

We also had a GREAT October!! Enjoy some fun pictures...

dressed for church! my handsome boys!! 

He likes to stand in this corner.. haha 

When Mom C came in October, we went to Gardner Village. It was alot of fun and we ate a SUPER yummy lunch! best fries ever!! 

Lounging with dad while watching TV 

The skirt Mom C helped me make! I love it! It's SO comfy  and was a lot of fun to do! I'll make another one soon!!

We LOVE Fall and Leaves!!

Jarhead has been sleepy alot lately- and extra snuggly <3 

The EQ of the ward put together a pinewood derby.... There were no rules so it was a bit crazy- but everyone had a good time.. mr. Clean came in 10th overall. 

Looking so old in his Sunday outfit! 

Mr. Clean and Jarhead dressed as Calvin and Hobbes and I was Little Red Riding Hood for Halloween. I used my coat at Mr. Clean's work but it was SO nice out when we went trick or treating so i sewed up the second picture in about 10 min! i was so proud of myself :)

Isn't he a Cutie!

My good friend and I switch kids 3-4 times a week so we can exercise childless. The boy is a year old and probably Jarhead's best friend. They follow each other around the house, try to take each other's toys, Jarhead uses him to climb on while T tries to climb away. It is SO funny to watch the boys play together. Here I put some snacks out for Jarhead and T squeezed his way in and they both tried to eat fast so they could get more than the other...

This is Jarhead's "scared" face I've been talking about. Mr. Clean taught him to do it on command. It is soo funny to watch!

He LOVES to beat up the pillows.. I can't find the good video of it so for now this one will have to do...

Same with this video... I need to look around for the good one I have. He climbs over Mr. Clean's legs(or whatever is around) over and over... As you can see here- he's super sleepy.. haha.. He also makes that noise with his lips all day. Super cute!

We were at Mr. Clean's sister's house and we decided to see how Jarhead would do with a push toy. Obviously- he loved it! We're borrowing one from a friend and he walks around the house all day!

Well- he's up now so it's time for lunch!! enjoy the videos!