Thanksgiving fun!

We spent Thanksgiving with my family this year and had so much fun. Wednesday we went Ice Skating. It was the girls first time and the were both thrilled. Originally we were going to have Tammy Lee not go and just play out in the main area with Nana and Papa but she was so sad not to join in on all the fun. It is so fun watching them try new things and they are sure lucky to have had so much help from their dad and uncles.

 We enjoyed a tasty dinner at Olive Garden and Tammy Lee gave us her classic smile! 

 Thursday we had delicious appetizers before our big dinner.

 HEAVEN!

 Is there anything more attractive than your husband helping and cleaning the kitchen? 

mmm mmm mmm

Time our For Women (Girls weekend)

Once a year my mom takes out the girls for a little weekend getaway. We have a day of shopping where mom spoils us and then a day of amazing speakers. We missed Jessie this year because she was in Hawaii but it was SO fun to have Rachel with us this time. I love how close we all are and how much fun we have all together. I am so blessed!

The girls loved having a weekend full of just Daddy. Stephen is so great with them and is always more than willing to let me enjoy myself and have a little break.

Baby # 3

That is right... baby #3 is due June 4th and we are all so excited about it. It will be so fun to find out the gender in a couple weeks. I am so happy to be out of the 1st trimester and have been feeling loads better. We can't wait to meet this little girl or boy and are thrilled to have a new addition to our family!

Back to Idaho we go....

It had been over 5 years since I had been back to Rexburg. We decided to go visit my brother and his cute wife Rachel for a weekend trip. I couldn't believe how much Rexburg had changed since I had been there. It was so much fun to spend time with family and the girls had a blast. On Saturday, we went sledding and Travis pulled everyone on sled behind his razor. Savannah was in heaven and didn't mind the cold for a second. She was all smiles. Tammy Lee was ok at first but after a couple minutes her face said it all. In her head she was probably thinking, "this is not fun... why would anyone enjoy this." Her poor little hands and toes got so cold she became miserable so we went back in the car and warmed her up!

Where is the snow?

I can't believe it is December and we have no snow on the ground. It has been a good thing for me because I have been late raking all the leaves in our yard. Stephen doesn't get home until after 6 and by that time it is pitch black so I had to get creative and figure out how I could rake and bag on my own. Of course Savannah was "my little helper." I decided to hook the bags on the fence and place the leaves inside that way. It was a challenge but I bagged 36 bags of leaves. Glad that is over with! 

 The girls love going to Provo Beach resort and playing. We usually don't go on the carousal because it is $1.50 for a 30 second right per kid. But they had done so great for our family pictures they got a special little treat. They loved every second of it.

 My Sweet Savannah Jane is almost 4. That is so crazy to me. It is so fun watching her learn and grow. 

 We had a nice little date night at Cafe Rio. A place we will miss very much when we no longer live in UTAH!

 I mean seriously... this little girl melts me with her smile. 

Last week during FHE we were saying the closing prayer and then we were going to eat our FHE treat. Tammy Lee kept running around and wouldn't sit still for the prayer so we told her she couldn't get a treat unless she sat for the prayer. She continued to run and play. After the prayer, we all began to eat our treat and she was devastated she couldn't have one. We explained why its important to sit and listen during a prayer and asked if she wanted to try again. She happily agreed this time and after saying the prayer she got a treat. The next day, I was in the kitchen and Tammy Lee came in, plopped down on her knees, folded her arms, closed her eyes and started praying. I looked down at her and said, "are you praying?" She squinted one eye open and said, "Yes mama, I want candy." Remembering that cute moment still makes me smile. Love my sweet innocent Tammy Lee. 

 Have I mentioned what an awesome eater Tammy Lee is? She is willing to give anything a try and loves eating good healthy foods. She requested I make her a salad for lunch and that girl gobbled every last bit of lettuce, carrots, and celery up. Is this really my girl?

 We got a little bit of snow and the girls took it all in. They were in heaven. We are hoping for a white christmas but right now the chances are looking slim! 

Happy Holidays!