Showing posts with label holidays. Show all posts
Showing posts with label holidays. Show all posts

Sunday, May 13, 2012

mother's day 2012

Mother's Day gets better and better each year.  I love being a mom, and words cannot express the amount of gratitude I have for my children.  They are everything to me.  Love abounds in our house because of them.  And I couldn't ask for a better example of a wonderful mother than my own mom.  She is my biggest fan, my best friend, my loyal companion.  She is there for me always with open arms to hug, a shoulder to cry on, and listening ears.  My mom shares in my experiences, and gets just as sad during my hard times and rejoices with me during my happy ones.  She has taught me all about friendship, family, the Gospel, and love.  I have also learned the true definition of clean, the love of baking, and the ability to be excited about everything.  I can only hope to be the kind of mother, grandmother, and woman that she is.
This is the usual scene around the house.  Josie is learning how to sit up, while Lillian is mastering her walking skills.
And laughter. They make each other laugh all day long, which is music to my ears.  This eye-to-eye look is priceless, and I would love to know what they're thinking.
What can I say... Josie's a good sport.

Sunday, April 8, 2012

Easter 2012

Easter Sunday was the first time Josie ever went to church, and our first experience at church as a family of 4. After a 4 hour drive home from St. George and with church being in the middle of nap time, the girls (especially Lillian) were a little restless...
But we couldn't resist taking pictures in their Easter dresses, even if the sun was right in their eyes.  
The Easter bunny came, bringing treats to all. 
Mr. Bunny was even thoughtful enough to give Josie a Tide-to-go pen, for her many spit-up episodes.
At this point, we weren't quite sure if Lillian was headed for Josie's head or her Easter basket.
Already so good at sharing!
I love Easter and all it represents- new life, new birth, Jesus Christ, and the promise of the Resurrection.  I am so grateful for the knowledge I have that after this life I can be reunited with not only the family members I shared time with here on Earth, but also our babies that left this world all too soon.  I look forward to that wonderful day and will continue to celebrate our Savior for making it all possible.

Saturday, April 7, 2012

st. george weekend

Such a happy day, and such a happy girl.
What better way to welcome springtime than with a good, old-fashioned st. george weekend? Sunny days, breezy nights, swimming, and even an Easter egg hunt... sounds good to me.
There was no way anyone was going to take these suckers from her. No messing around.  She was holding on with all the strength she had, and would take turns sucking on both of them.  

Sunday, April 1, 2012

the hunt is on

everyone getting their loot... owen is about to take off running.
is Dave in the Hunger Games?  He is dead serious about this egg hunt.
Lillian is content with 2 eggs, and doesn't even know there might be something inside. If only she could stay this content and happy forever.  But I have a feeling she might figure it out one of these years.
jackpot!!
Josie's first Easter egg hunt, and her first gigantic Reese's.
getting a bit more serious about finding some eggs.
Yes, apparently we all dressed like easter eggs too.

Saturday, February 18, 2012

i heart valentine's



why do heart-shaped goodies taste even better?
our valentine's decor spread. I couldn't resist these little dolls that say "i love you" out loud. Of course I had to get one for Lillian and Josie, brunette and blonde respectively.
I made Josie a Valentine's onesie, which I was very excited about. Unfortunately it got thrown up on within 15 minutes of wearing it. Luckily we had some heart-covered jammies to change in to.
I'm sure glad there is a holiday to celebrate love.  I am surrounded by love each day- for my family, my friends, my neighbors, my cat. And thank you for always making me feel so loved.  My life is a happy one because of the love I'm able to give and receive.
And what better way to end the day than with Dulce de Leche cheesecake from CF?

Sunday, December 18, 2011

santa claus is comin' to town


My mom and dad host a "breakfast with Santa" every year for all their grandchildren.  I love it because it carries on the tradition we had growing up of going to the "Tiffin Room" in ZCMI for breakfast with Santa. My parents do an awesome job, making the morning complete with a homemade breakfast, decorating gingerbread men, and of course, Santa.



Mr. and Mrs. Claus come together, bringing goodie bags of toys and treats for all the kids.  Lillian seemed a bit confused by all of this- not quite scared, just unsure of what to think.  I couldn't help but laugh as she did about 4 double-takes of the big guy in red.

Saturday, December 17, 2011

cookie bake 2011

5 types of cookies, about 4-5 dozen of each variety, 6 hours spent in the kitchen.  One week later, I still have a few left... barely.  Good thing I wasn't on bed rest yet- this is one tradition I can't miss.

Monday, October 31, 2011

trick-or-treating

This was Lillian's first time on the adventure of trick-or-treating. Too bad she couldn't reap the rewards- I'm sure she'll get her fill next year. We just had to show her off to our neighbors!
Who could resist this big garden gnome and darling little flower?

Sunday, October 30, 2011

monster mash 2011

On the way to this year's party, one had to pass skulls in the dirt, meet a creepy butler, and cross underneath one huge spider. But it was all worth it for one of my favorite nights of the year.

THE COSTUMES
what?? no candy for me??
now if only our little garden party could be headed somewhere tropical, like the Travelocity gnome
Best Costume Award went to the Walker Family. A well-deserved win for their take on some classic Halloween characters. Scary, yet oh so cute.
He started with 2 wings and 2 bat ears....
The King and Queen in charge of it all, quite the royalty.
Jeff just can't give up the face paint; I secretly hope he never does.

THE GAMES
I don't think Chad has even taken a donut so seriously.

THE FOOD
Thank you to the King and Queen for another great year, another spooky party.