yay for me!

I just got home from the grocery store(s) and am proud to announce that I saved just about 80 bucks, or 75% using coupons! I am thrilled!

My Little "big" MAn

He refers to himself as a Big boy! But I think he is still my little Man! I love him so!
So does ADY!

Ady's Favorite Shoes...

Regardless of the fact that I hate them...

That her feet are too fat for them...

and that she has to wear socks with them...

They are still her favorite shoes...

Far from mom's 1st choice, but a little princess will choose what she wants...

You made what? out of what?

It started with a men's shirt...

It went from this...

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Not very good pics of this super cute dress... but i think you get the point!

All that matters is that Ady loves it!

I got the idea from a blog I found online... If you want the link, just let me know and I will send it to you!

Past posts...

Have made me think... I was just reminiscing about the things that have happened in our life, since I started this blog.. I started it about 8 months ago, and started reading back about everything we have gone through, together, as a family. I am not going to say that our life was easy, it was far from that. But, I am thankful for the opportunities and the times and experiences and knowledge that we have taken from, that have made me a better person today.

I think about all the of blessing that have occurred in such a short amount of time, and how much I have grown as a person, to overcome such obstacles, that I thought weren't possible. I am not perfect, but I am growing to know truly, who I am, what I want out of life, and what I need to do, for myself, and my family, to make our life the best possible.

I am thankful for being able to blog. For learning, and now becoming addicted to blogging. It allows me to journal my thought, and happenings for my family, and I, to continue to read for years to come! It also allows me to see others living life, giving me examples of love, kindness and compassion that i so strive for.

So fellow Blog readers and blogs (that I follow...) Thank you for giving me happiness, a new hobby, and a new outlook on life! You've made more of an impact on my life, than you will ever know!

Me, the dress maker!

Yes, I make dresses..... lots of them...
I made this one for my niece, Caylee... Since she doesn't live near by, I had to use Hayden as a model... you know, to make sure it would fit and everything!.... poor kid...

I made Ady a similar one... My mom bought the fabric this weekend! I love it! Thanks MOM!

So does Ady!

Tiffany crocheted the top of this one! She is so good at what she does!

I think the red fabric makes it a bit countryish...

What do you think?

Of course, she didn't want her picture taken in it...oh well

Hayden's Birthday.... Part2

On Saturday, April 18th, we had a surprise party for Hayden, at our home. A surprise, for a 4 year old? Yes, if I would have told him about it.... I would have heard about it every minute of every hour of every single day, for up to a week before his actual birthday. So I did not tell him. Boy was he surprised when he walked in from flying kites with his dad and grandpa sandy.

My mom and dad came up for the weekend, and Tiffany, Darek, and Caylee, came up for the day, to help us celebrate.

It was a small party, but with enough friends, to cause some chaos. All Hayden's little friends, around his age, where girls, since we have not met any boys his age since we have been here. He was ok with that!

We had a hot dog dinner, with yummy sides, and I think everyone enjoyed it. We also had a pinata for the kids! It was a big "hit."

Hayden loved his birthday cake... So did I! (not good for WW though)

We sure had fun, and hope that everyone else who attended, did as well.

My Parent stayed the weekend, even though my mom wasn't feeling well, we still enjoyed their company and were happy they came! On Sunday morning, my Dad, and Ben, helped Hayden complete a snap together car that he received from Tiff, Darek, and CC for his birthday. He is so proud of it, he takes it everywhere now!

Like grandpa, like grandson! So funny!

I made a few posts... so keep reading!

I have had no time to update this, so Now that I do, there are a ton of posts! Read your little hearts out! I hope you enjoy! (all the pictures)

Family Pictures!

On Easter Sunday, we went to the train depot in Boise, and took some family pictures. Kids didn't want to really cooperate, but we turned out with some cute ones! Tiff and Darek met us there so we got some of them too!