What?? Sophie's Three??

So, I'm a little behind. Yes, it's true, Sophie's birthday was November 29th, and yes it's December 14th, but hey, I've been trying to get ready for Christmas after all.

Sophie had a great birthday with not one, but two celebrations. My brother and his family were in town for Thanksgiving so we first celebrated at my mom's the night before her birthday. Sunday was her actual birthday, so we had a little celebration at home, with just the five of us. That means I made not one, but two cakes! (for those of you who know me well, know that baking is NOT my thing, so for me to make 2 cakes in as many days is quite something!)

First try blowing out her candles...

...and a second try...

...and finally got it on the third try! Almost singed her eyebrows, but hey, she got em all!

Sophie is such a joy to have in our family. I love this little girl so much! She has such a sweet disposition and funny little quirks. I can't imagine our family without her. Happy Birthday sweet Sophie and thanks for choosing to come to our family! We love you!

p.s. Notice the ancient highchair Sophie is sitting in. That was not only mine, but my three older siblings' as well!!

It's Finally Done!

So, you remember this pic from my last post. Well, I didn't think the blue on the wall was quite right...which equaled MORE painting. Sigh. Since I'm having Thanksgiving at my house again this year, I thought I should bite the bullet and get the painting done.


Before...


..and after.

I took it around into the kitchen this time. What do you think????

Maybe I Should Give it Another Go...

This statement seems to be my motto lately--I just can't seem to get things "just right". Take this cabinet, for example...


...it started out green and country. I thought I'd spruce it up a bit...


...better, but something isn't quite right. Oh, I'll paint the wall behind it. That will fix everything...


...still better. But, something still isn't quite right. Is it the wall color? Is it the two-toned paint?


Ahhhhh...that's much better. Although, the blue paint still isn't quite right. :)

To be continued.......

More Sunday Pics

So, I've been wanting to get some cute single pics of the kids to hang in my newly redecorated bedroom above the bed. (I know what you're thinking--where are the pics of the bedroom??

Trust me--they're coming!) Anyway, my kids looked so cute this morning and there was some great light in the backyard--not that I really know what constitutes "great light"--but I really got some cute shots! Check out my sidebar.

The one of the three kids below just melts my heart! I love them to death!!

Halloween on Millstream

Halloween at our house this year consisted of everyone going their separate ways due to the U of U football game that night. Since we have season tickets we tried to talk Jake and Abby into going to the football game with us instead of trick-or-treating. We bribed them with a large bag of candy from Costco. It was a no brainer for Jake--candy AND a football game--but Abby wasn't so sure. At the last minute she decided to go trick-or-treating with her best friend, Lily. Sophie went to my mom's house and did a little trick-or-treating herself and then handed out candy to all the kids.


Our pretty witch.

I never thought I'd put lipstick on my boy--or that he'd wear his sister's clothes!

Our pretty little "girl"!

Our sweet little Halloween Fairy!

Abby and her friend Lily were also invited to a Zombie party. Scary, huh?

So, everyone had fun and got to do what they wanted to do. Hope everyone had a fun Halloween!

She Is Outta There!

Remember this ol' girl? The white-washed log bed that I've slept in for the last 13 years? Well, sadly to say (not really) she's now in the basement awaiting Bill's approval for sale on ksl.com. Not to mention those beaut's for nightstands have gone the way of ksl.com.

More to come on the bedroom transformation!

Has It Been Ten Years Already?

Yes, that's right my friends--Jake and Abby are ten years old today. I just can't believe my little babies are that old. As I've been thinking about this day ten years ago, I've had many different emotions--the strongest one being that I'm glad it isn't ten years ago. Bill and I were so scared, didn't know what to expect, and more that anything overwhelmed. But, when I saw and held those sweet little bundles, I surprised myself and knew it would all be ok.

They are such sweet natured and well-behaved kids, that they have made these ten years relatively easy for me. Not to mention they have brought such joy, love and happiness to my life that I never thought possible.

Abby is such a nuturer--she is basically Jake and Sophie's little mother. She is so sweet and kind to others. She is also very creative and talented. I love how she is always "redecorating" her room with her stuffed animals and different decorations she's made.

Jake is a tender-heart. He is always concerned for other people's feelings and is always willing to help. He is always the first to say, "I'm really sorry, Mom" when he's done something to upset me. He has a the funniest sense of humor that always makes us and others laugh.

So, Happy Birthday Abby and Jake!! We are so thankful you are a part of our family!