Dang, I'm really crappy at this blogging thing lately. Here's another catch up. November thankfulness:
Nov 4- I'm thankful for temples and for the blessings and promises they bring. I'm so thankful my family can be together forever. I'm also grateful we live somewhere with a temple so close, and that they are building another gorgeous temple close by!
Nov 5- I'm thankful that our latest change has gone smoothly. We downsized from 1200 sq ft to maybe 100, and its been easier than I thought it would be. I thought sharing a room with hallie would mean sleepless nights, but she's done really well. I'm thankful that she could adjust quickly. I hope she stays that way
Nov 6- I'm thankful for celebrating birthdays. Happy 25th birthday to Tyler! We had his sisters over for pizza and cake and enjoyed celebrating with the family.
Nov 7- I'm thankful for the kind words that were said by hopeful people the morning after the election. It was nice to hear people being positive and faithful instead of negative and hateful. We wish we could have had different results, but the racial and religious bashing was ugly on both sides
Nov 8- I'm thankful for my brothers. They are some of my best friends, and mean the world to me. I'm thankful we can live with them for a short time so hallie can get to know her uncles. She loves them so much. I'm also thankful that my brother comes home from his mission soon!
Nov 9- I'm thankful for our church calling. I never thought I would love nursery as much as I do! We get to serve and be there for church while hallie is entertained and happy. Win-win
Nov 10- I'm thankful for music. The kind where I can put headphones in and go to another place when I'm stressed.
Nov 11- I'm thankful for hobby lobby! It is my happy place!! Even if I can't spend money it gives me such a good feeling going and looking at everything. Especially now that Christmas stuff is up!
Nov 12- I'm thankful for Tyler's job. And that we can have bonuses for extra Christmas money and that it pays our bills for now
Nov 13- I'm thankful for Tyler's grandparents. They have stepped in as my own since mine passed away, and they hold a special place in our hearts. I'm thankful for the support and love they give us and for all the yummy salsa!
Nov 14- I'm thankful for my job and that I can get out of the house for a few hours each week
Nov 15- I'm thankful for modern medicine, and how it can help so much when you're just feeling yucky
Nov 16- I'm so thankful for sick days. Tyler stayed home so I could rest and feel better. I don't know how I could have done it without him
Nov 17- I'm thankful for food!! Having the stomach flu and not eating for three days will really make you hungry!
Nov 18- I'm thankful for date nights with my sweet husband and for free babysitters!!
Nov 19- I'm thankful that I get to stay home with my sweet girl everyday. I love watching her grow and learn new things every day. She is changing so much at this stage of her life and I am so thankful it worked out that I can be home to watch it and we can have a special bond that we wouldn't have if I had to work all day
Monday, November 19, 2012
Saturday, November 3, 2012
Thankful November
Is it seriously already Nivember?! Gah! I decided to jump on the bandwagon this year and participate in the "30 days of Thankfulness" challenge and name something I am grateful for each day. I started posting them on Instagram, but I decided I'll post ere so I don't bomb everyone's feed. So here's a catch up:
Nov 1-I am thankful for my other half, my best friend, my supporter, my protecter (is that a word??), my provider, my baby daddy, and a few other choice roles he has. I am so blessed to have been able to marry such an incredible man. We may not have it all together sometimes, but I would not have it any other way an I am so thankful for him every day. He lets me be me, and still loves me more than I deserve, and I am so thankful he is mine for eternity
Nov 2- I am also incredibly thankful for my sweet Hallie. It is the biggest blessing being a mom. I love watching this little being learn and grow every day, and I love that she is something that Tyler and I created. I am so thankful that it has worked out for me to stay home with her all day. She is such a blessing to our family, we are so proud of her and the little spirit she is. She keeps us so entertained and loves making us laugh, and has such a special place in my heart. I am so glad I get to be her mom forever!
Nov 3- Today I am grateful for the gospel and the knowledge that I have. It has given me a better, happier life and I know that what I believe is true. I am thankful for the blessings I have received because of it, and I am thankful that hallie will be raised in a loving home that is centered on Christ.
Nov 1-I am thankful for my other half, my best friend, my supporter, my protecter (is that a word??), my provider, my baby daddy, and a few other choice roles he has. I am so blessed to have been able to marry such an incredible man. We may not have it all together sometimes, but I would not have it any other way an I am so thankful for him every day. He lets me be me, and still loves me more than I deserve, and I am so thankful he is mine for eternity
Nov 2- I am also incredibly thankful for my sweet Hallie. It is the biggest blessing being a mom. I love watching this little being learn and grow every day, and I love that she is something that Tyler and I created. I am so thankful that it has worked out for me to stay home with her all day. She is such a blessing to our family, we are so proud of her and the little spirit she is. She keeps us so entertained and loves making us laugh, and has such a special place in my heart. I am so glad I get to be her mom forever!
Nov 3- Today I am grateful for the gospel and the knowledge that I have. It has given me a better, happier life and I know that what I believe is true. I am thankful for the blessings I have received because of it, and I am thankful that hallie will be raised in a loving home that is centered on Christ.
Trick or treat
Is it just me or did October fly by? This year is going much too fast, I don't even know if I like it. It must be because Arizona forgot the memo to cool down the temp, so it still feels like it Gould be August outside. Gross. The rest of our October was full of activities. I know last year I was real creative with my "13 days of Hallieween" but this year? Ha! For starters I couldn't find ONE halloween shirt let alone 13 different ones for the bug. I made her a few, but even that was time consuming.
Bekah and I took the girls to the Superstition farm one morning. It's kind of small and perfect for the girls age, and hallie had a blast with all the animals at the petting zoo.
We had the girls get their pictures taken by our favorite photographer Allisabeth Jackson. It was kind of chaotic, but we got some cute pictures of them in their costumes.
We took a family night and went to Schnepf farm's with Tyler's sisters. So fun! I think Tyler, Hallie, and I really needed to get out and do something fun together. Hallie was so good, and she loved all the rides! She's so like Tyler, it kind of scares me.
We went to the ward trunk or treat and had lots of yummy chili. Then Hallie got to go around to all the cars and get candy. She picked it up pretty fast after she realized they were giving out candy. She was so proud of her little bucket, she would put her candy in it and then show everyone
Halloween night the McCoys came over and we took the girls trick or treating. They did great for their age, and I know Hallie was so excited to be getting some attention. Her costume was such a hit this year. After we went around the neighborhood we came home to watch the annual scare fest at my moms. Hallie has done so well this month with all the scary decorating and things. She loves waking up going downstairs and talking to the scary wolf man and Michael Meyers. She was definitely born into the right family.
Other news:
We got called as nursery leaders. Mock as you wish, but it has seriously been the best calling ever. We have a 15 month old, who isn't old enough for nursery for 3 more months, and is way too active to sit thru 3 hours of meetings. So any excuse to put her in early and have her be entertained while being able to serve, is a win-win for us. Hallie loves it. She fits in so well with the older kids, and I don't even know if she realizes we are in there with her. We are loving it, and the naps that come from it aren't too bad either :)
Tyler was finally released from the national guard. He met with his recruiter and guess what, they wouldn't take him. They said he needed to lose weight. Just another thing holding us back. So, he started working out and eating better, and 2 weeks later he went back in and had dropped 10 pounds. Must be nice. But I am so proud of him and his determination. So now he goes back in on his birthday to run a PT test and see where we go from there!
Hallie turned 15 months at the end of the month. She is such the little active personality. She makes more messes than any one person could ever clean up, she loves exploring, and she is communicating so well. She signs sleep when she is tired, waves hi and bye, blows kisses, and is saying words when we tell her to. We love her more than words can say and we are so proud of the smart little girl she is!
Bekah and I took the girls to the Superstition farm one morning. It's kind of small and perfect for the girls age, and hallie had a blast with all the animals at the petting zoo.
We had the girls get their pictures taken by our favorite photographer Allisabeth Jackson. It was kind of chaotic, but we got some cute pictures of them in their costumes.
We took a family night and went to Schnepf farm's with Tyler's sisters. So fun! I think Tyler, Hallie, and I really needed to get out and do something fun together. Hallie was so good, and she loved all the rides! She's so like Tyler, it kind of scares me.
We went to the ward trunk or treat and had lots of yummy chili. Then Hallie got to go around to all the cars and get candy. She picked it up pretty fast after she realized they were giving out candy. She was so proud of her little bucket, she would put her candy in it and then show everyone
Halloween night the McCoys came over and we took the girls trick or treating. They did great for their age, and I know Hallie was so excited to be getting some attention. Her costume was such a hit this year. After we went around the neighborhood we came home to watch the annual scare fest at my moms. Hallie has done so well this month with all the scary decorating and things. She loves waking up going downstairs and talking to the scary wolf man and Michael Meyers. She was definitely born into the right family.
Other news:
We got called as nursery leaders. Mock as you wish, but it has seriously been the best calling ever. We have a 15 month old, who isn't old enough for nursery for 3 more months, and is way too active to sit thru 3 hours of meetings. So any excuse to put her in early and have her be entertained while being able to serve, is a win-win for us. Hallie loves it. She fits in so well with the older kids, and I don't even know if she realizes we are in there with her. We are loving it, and the naps that come from it aren't too bad either :)
Tyler was finally released from the national guard. He met with his recruiter and guess what, they wouldn't take him. They said he needed to lose weight. Just another thing holding us back. So, he started working out and eating better, and 2 weeks later he went back in and had dropped 10 pounds. Must be nice. But I am so proud of him and his determination. So now he goes back in on his birthday to run a PT test and see where we go from there!
Hallie turned 15 months at the end of the month. She is such the little active personality. She makes more messes than any one person could ever clean up, she loves exploring, and she is communicating so well. She signs sleep when she is tired, waves hi and bye, blows kisses, and is saying words when we tell her to. We love her more than words can say and we are so proud of the smart little girl she is!
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