Miranda's New bed!!

We put Miranda in a TWIN BED!!  I wasn't going to do it until a few months after I had the baby, but we decided to try it now and she loves it!  She still sleeps really good and I think it will be one less thing for her to adjust to after we have the baby!  The first couple of times she slept in it she pulled everything off and ended up falling asleep on the floor, but now she sleeps in her bed and really likes it!  I let her pick out her comforter and sheets and that made her happy!  She loves them! So proud of her!

IT'S PUDDING I PROMISE! 

The kids really liked this!  I made instant pudding and then they painted in the bathtub!  Miranda wasn't so sure at first because the pudding was cold, but she got the hang of it! 

They both got really cold and were happy to take a bath after!  They had as much fun washing the pudding off the walls as they did putting it on the walls! =)

FINGER PAINTING!

We started off using paint brushes, but they decided using their hand would be more fun!  I didn't mind.. they were happy and having fun!  They painted some beautiful pictures!!  I have to say I love KIDS WASHABLE PAINT!!!!  One of the best things ever created!!  Non-toxic too!  That was a plus as Miranda ate some! =)

Fun times!!

I'm gettting a little worried about having baby # 3!  Any suggestions on how to adjust the older kids?  Or any advice at all about having 3 kids?  I'll take all the advice and help I can get!!!!!!!!! =)

Simplify

"Brothers and Sisters, indeed we have great reason to rejoice.  If life and its rushed pace and many stresses have made it difficult for you to feel like regoicing, then perhaps now is a good time to refocus on what matters most.  Strength comes not from frantic activity but from being settled on a firm foundation of truth and light.  It comes from placing our attention and efforts on the basics of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ.  It comes from paying attention to the divine things that matter most.  LET US SIMPLIFY OUR LIVES A LITTLE.  Let us make the changes necessary to refocus our lives on the sublime beauty of the simple, humble path of Christian discipleship - the path that leads always toward a life of meaning, gladness, and peace."

-President Dieter F. Uchtdorf
"Of Things That Matter Most" Ensign Nov. 2010

Jello

Doesn't this look fabulous?  It is so yummy too!  I have never made it because it takes all day to make, but my "Grandma" makes it and I love it and I love her!

This is my daddy!  I love him!  He sings with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir so you should look for him next time conference is on (or if you watch Music and the Spoken Word on Sunday mornings!)!  This is not the best picture of him, but you get the basic idea!  He is one of the only ones with a mustache and usually sits towards the front in the middle section!  It is really fun to be able to see him on TV!  The kids LOVE it and it is a fun game to try and find Grandpa!  Love you dad!

This little man...

My little man is growing up!  He is now a Sunbeam! 

He had a hard time going today... he wanted to go to Nursery, but he was brave and went to his class!  When he came out he was all smiles and had lots to tell me!  I'm so proud of him for trying something new and sticking with it! 

Love you Ian!

New Years Eve

Lots of new posts ahead.. make sure you see them all!

They loved the noise makers!!  We celebrated at 8:30pm and then put the kids to bed!! =)

At midnight we started this totem pole thing on fire!  My brother and sister-in-law made it out of paper mache!  It represents all the things they are getting rid of from 2010!!  I thought it was a fun idea!

Although there was a huge fire right in front of us we were FREEZING!!!!

So we ended the evening with Hot Chocolate!

Happy New Years!!

New Car!!!!!

We said goodbye to our beloved Malibu, and now have an SUV!!!  Plenty of room for Baby #3!

Just signed the papers!

We love it!  It drives so nice!  It's an Acura MDX and has all the bells and whistles (sunroom, navigation system, dual power seats, leather ect.)!  We weren't set on getting all the stuff... the car just happened to have it all!  We love it and are happy to be a little more prepared for this baby to come!

30 weeks Pregnant

Fun at Christmas Time!

Lots of SNOW in Utah!

This is my adopted Grandma and Grandpa!!  They have been a special part of our family ever since I can remember!  Every year we have a "Carma" Christmas party!  It's always everybodys favorite!!  This year we played "Minute To Win It!"

I was supposed to shoot all the cans off the table with rubber bands... I wasn't very good at it! =)

The kids loved their presents... who wouldn't love money? =)

Christmas Picture overload =)

Ian's broken nose... so sad!

Christmas Jammies!

Mary and Joseph

Miranda's Christmas

Ian's Christmas 

Uh... I'm pretty sure that bed is for baby dolls!! =)

We spent Christmas in Utah this year.  We had so much fun!  Christmas Eve at the Spendloves and Christmas morning at the Garners!  My parents got a puppy for Christmas!  The kids had a blast!