Our house

It's official, we closed on this house! We are now proud and busy home owners.

It's a cute rambler, three bedrooms two baths and an unfinished full basement. As you can see,it's been vacant for 6+ months, so there's a lot of work to be done. I'm so excited to get it painted and fixed up! I'll post more pictures when we've actually made some improvements. I hope we can get moved in in a few weeks.

* Don't forget to pay it forward somehow!

pay it forward request

My little brother Eric's birthday is in a month and I thought to honor him and the life he lived, I'd like to start an anonymous pay it forward. Since he is no longer with me in this life it's the best way to remember him. I've come along way but life will never be the same with out him. When those really depressing days come around, it's really tempting to stay in bed and cry, but what does that accomplish? This is my effort to stay positive!
Anyone who reads this and would like to participate, please anonymously post about your kind act and the outcome. Pass this along and make a difference. It will be great to see/hear the outcome. His birthday is September 21st. Get going, I know there are thousands of opportunities in front of me so this will be a good reminder to do good for others. This means a lot to me, thank you!
He loved sushi!

prayer time

Our computer died and needed some repairs-love being married to an IT know-it-all. So I'm almost back in business. It's amazing how much a computer becomes a part of you...

Max's prayer this morning:

Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for Goofy, Mickey Mouse, my abc's and papa's house, be good Amen!


Other things we're hearing from him lately:

Mom, I'm poopy and it's yucky, it's stinky
No, you stop it right now! ( while pointing his finger at you)
I want to eat some animals please ( crackers)
I want chicken nuggets, a hot dog, and a cheeseburger okay?
Do you wanna think about it?
Go to work mom!
I sorry mom, I sorry mom. ( followed with a hug and kiss)
You say sorry right now!!!
You want me to flush? You need a wipey? okay...

Gavin is loving his swimming lessons-I need to remember to take pictures next time. He starts preschool again next week. He's excited to ride the bus once we are moved in. Yes, we are finally closing on our house in one week!!! I'll post pictures but the house needs a lot of cosmetic help first. We are more than anxious but also overwhelmed with all the projects ahead! As for now we are heading to Lake Powell for a vacation and to celebrate our 7th anniversary!

It's amazing how time flies. It sure has been a wonderful seven years and then some. ( I like to count the time we spent dating too.) We are looking forward to more adventures and fun in the future! I love being married to my best friend, who makes me laugh, loves me for me, enjoys my dancing shows and chick flicks, lets me hog the bed and eat the last cookie. Embraces my weaknesses, believes in me, wipes away my tears, still makes me breakfast in bed, gives me nightly back rubs, rocks out in the car with me and is one amazing father to our sweet boys! I got a little mushy, but I sure am a lucky girl!

THE wedding/reception pictures

My favorite pic!

The brothers

My daddy's car

sister-in-laws!

Mercedes did such an amazing job on the dresses!

Max was ready to jump off the chair and play in all the fountains and mooch treats from everyone-he did just that.

My handsome Gavin!