[Easter]

Four cutest kids in the world!

darling macks with Cur & Poots

sister sue with her eggs!

auntie jo jo helping macky and mar

Gigs, Gags and Cars

Giggy and Gaggy. woot.

may squared:)

How grateful I am for my Savior Jesus Christ who died on the cross for me. I cannot wait to live with my family for eternity all because of his loving sacrifice. Hope you all had a Hoppy Easter!!

what a day.

Warning: if you get grossed out easily don't bother reading.
While watching "my twins" this week, we had an interesting morning. I say interesting because the events that took place were definitely interesting... to say the least. Here's how are morning went... I got the girls out of bed, filled the tub, then sat on the edge of the tub to watch them play. I was sitting there singing some tub song I'm sure I made up and the girls were loving it. Taylee started to grunt and my instincts acted quick, I reached down and pulled her up. If you didn't guess it already poop filled the tub. I then yanked Elle out before she decided to grab anything that wasn't a toy. I hurried to put diapers on them before a disaster occurred on their new carpet. I then proceeded to stare in the tub and laugh. This had never happened to me before and honestly I was at a loss at what to do. I then called my mom and sister, of course neither of them answered. So I just did what seemed like the best idea. I pulled the plug and let out all the water. I then took a grocery bag and picked up the fun stuff, just like you would for a dog. I laughed the whole time thinking how ridiculous I looked. All the while the girls were just playing on the floor. I look over and Elle has a huge glass of watered down diet coke between her legs. I barely grabbed it before it got dumped on the new carpet. Phew. Where in the world she got the glass of diet coke I still do not know. All I know is it was NOT mine. I continued cleaning tub. No later than 2 minutes later I look back at the girls and Elle is squeezing tooth paste in her mouth. Once again I swear the tooth paste was not of the floor. Finally the tub was clean and I got the girls back in the tub. After what seemed like 2 hours we were finally ready for the day. I can truthfully now understand why most moms cannot make it out of the house before noon. If you are a mom and you do make it out before then you are my HERO. Huge props go to you! Here's some lovely pictures of our morning... I promise i'm not the worst nanny. This is the first "interesting" morning we've had, and I hope we don't run into worse!

and finally ready for the day! love these two!

Two Years

On March 11th it had been two years with out our Cody. Its hard to even explain my feelings, but I'll do my best. How can the day we lost Cody seem like forever ago, but yet just yesterday at the same time?? It seems like its been a century since I've seen his cute face, given him a hug, heard his laugh, pulled on his long beard or received a giant surprise kp from him. At the same time the wounds are still fresh. Every single moment about that day is forever engraved in my memory. I remember every detail and emotion we felt like it was just yesterday. It still hurts and I know now it will continue to hurt the rest for our lives. We will always miss him no matter what! When we are together as a family we will always still feel his absense. He is always missing. The service and Christ like life he led will always push me to be a better person. I admire him so much. I want nothing more than to be less judgemental, more kind, and reach out to others who may be suffering just like he was. He will always be one of my heros'. Now that he is now gone I feel more of a desire than ever to be the best I can be. I hope I can be a more compassionate person, and learn to truly love everyone, just like Cody did. I miss you every day big brother! Thank you for being such a good example in your short life. I love you SO much!

21. really?

My birthday weekend was awesome... I got spoiled to death. I went out to breakfast at sunshine, lunch at noodles&co, and two dinners... one at Ruth's Chris and the other at Do Do. I saw a movie, got cute gifts, went shopping, received two deliveries of flowers and went bowling! I also spent Sunday celebrating with the family! I am 21...weird.I.feel.old. Never thought 21 would feel this old, but it does. I have the best family, friends and boy friend a girl could ask for! Thanks to everyone who made it a special weekend, not just a special day. love you all!

Criminal Minds and Law & Order SVU

are my new shows. I get so focused and so hooked it almost becomes too real life.

My biggest fear in life is being kidnapped(or adultnapped as my family now jokes) which is what happens about 100 percent of the time in both these shows. I go to bed with nightmares and new traumatizing thoughts of what a kidnapper could do to me. ew. freaks me right out... but yet I still continue to watch these shows daily. I wish I was just a little smarter.


and one other thought on this topic... the people that are the brains behind these shows must be completely INSANE.

things i've been needing to do... but never get to.

number one. work out. I went running today for the first time in ohhhh... months:) its about time! Kort keeps telling me I am doing a half marathon with her in June so I better start getting in shape now. I think I need these for my halfy... what do ya think??

numero dos. I started a gratitude journal... Simple and easy, but yet very needed! Lets just hope I can keep it up!

also I NEED a hair job... if you know of any hair salons hiring, send the info my way:)

these are a few of my favorite things

well lately anyway.
-Jeggings. Come on who doesn't like to look like your wearing jeans but feel like you're wearing leggings? best invention ever. I got two pair one for 25 the other for 9. yes 9. great huh? thank you target. I might have worn them for a week solid.
-crafts. however I am not crafty... but who says I can't pretend?
I made this blankey and these rice bags(which are LIFE savers)

-sour patch watermelons:)
-MY shows. Monday-Bach. Tuesday-biggest loser. Wednesday-mf(modern family). Thursday-Greys.
-This little face. She just turned two and she's my favorite little human on the planet. She has got major attitude and has no problem telling you to BOP(aka stop) when you sing, or do anything else that may bother her. She has got just about everyone wrapped around her little finger. I LOVE you sissy! So glad you were named after your favorite auntie:) Happy 2nd Birthday!

when it rains...

it pours.


but why?

i really need

SUMMER. now. please and thank you.

just a random thought.

i'd really really love this. and my birthday might be coming up... just a thought.

road trippin'

I'm off tomorrow to what used to be my home, and one of my favorite places... stg, or better known as st. george. Warm weather is calling my name. Am I excited?? yes yes I sure am. I get to see a few of my favorite people and I cannot WAIT!
ahhh see you tomorrow georgy...
did I mention I am going to jam out by myself the whole way and sing at the top of my lungs?? you bet I will:)




and I just might not come back...

[little kj]

this weekend I got to play with this lover and her beautiful mommy!! I love love love when the Kupfers come in to town! I could kiss those cheeks ALL day. p.s. I will also admit that when Kayder is here I pretend she's my baby all weekend, its the best:) miss you guys already...

why.

This week I have missed my brother Cody so so so much. I was jammin' out to my ipod this morning and "why" by rascal flatts came on. This song came out right before Cody passed away. When I lived in St. George song #11("why") was on constant repeat in my car for probably a solid month straight. I love this song... and somedays I just wonder why? and even more than that I truly wonder "Was there anything I could have said or done?" I just miss you big brother. I know you're happy and free from pain, and because of that I continue smiling every day. See you soon...but until then, I'll keep missing you!

It must've been in a place so dark you couldn't feel the light
Reachin' for you through that stormy cloud
Now here we are gathered in our little hometown
This can't be the way you meant to draw a crowd

Oh, why? That's what I keep askin'
Was there anything I could have said or done?
Oh, I had no clue you were masking
A troubled soul, God only knows what went wrong
And why you'd leave the stage in the middle of a song

Now in my mind I keep you frozen as a seventeen year old
Roundin' third to score the winning run
You always played with passion no matter what the game
When you took the stage, you shined just like the sun

Oh, why? That's what I keep askin'
And was there anything I could have said or done?
Oh, I had no clue you were masking
A troubled soul, oh, God only knows what went wrong
And why you'd leave the stage in the middle of a song

Now the oak trees are swayin' in the early autumn breeze
The golden sun is shining on my face
The tangled thoughts I hear a mockingbird sing
This old world really ain't that bad a place

Oh, why? There's no comprehending
And who am I to try to judge or explain?
Oh, but I do have one burning question
Who told you life wasn't worth the fight?
They were wrong, they lied, and now you're gone, and we cried

'Cause it's not like you to walk away in the middle of a song
Your beautiful song, your absolutely beautiful song

Olive the Owl.

I have found a new love for birds and owls. No, not the actual animals... I don't go bird watching or to the zoo to see these animals, but I love anything that has them on it! I found Olive the Owl at quilters haven today and I fell completely in love. I plan on making lots of these owls... have a baby and maybe ill make you one:) haha lets just hope I can actually do it!
I dare you to tell me those are not the CUTEST hand-made owls you have ever seen... DARE ya.

here's the fabric I picked out to make my creature... wish me luck:) if it turns out cute I'll have to show the finished product!