For Sale: Canon Rebel XTI

Message me if your interested or for other questions.
$450

Canon Rebel XTI






Intro to the Rebel
http://www.amazon.com/Introduction-Canon-Digital-Rebel-Crane/dp/B0009W0VKI/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1297192052&sr=8-10

So you can actually learn how to use it :)


Another 'help' book
http://www.amazon.com/Magic-Lantern-Guides-Canon-Digital/dp/1600590993/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1297191967&sr=8-1

And camera bag

Super Bowl 2011

Thank-goodness for good friends who also enjoy a super bowl party. All the 'girls' were like me and don't even know who actually plays in the football game, but we are just there for the food and the convo.

But the guys were definitely into it.


The food was so good. I was full way too fast...but don't worry, I went back for many seconds. So much for my 'stop eating when I'm full diet' (which I've lost 2 lbs doing...you read right, I've just stopped eating when I'm full, smart right :)

Everyone brought something to share


I made these labels for the food, found them on etsy :)
















The weather was so nice today. I can't say enough how much I LOVE this weather. We actually turned on our AC this afternoon because the kitchen was so warm. (don't hate you UT readers :)

The kids played and played and played outside. They were exhausted tonight and fell right asleep. Our poor tramp has been beat up though...with the wear and tear and the sun, the net is ghetto.

My partner in crime...always so supportive of my 'things' :)

Max is Riding His Bike...

ALL BY HIMSELF!!!!

If you know Max, then you know this is a HUGE accomplishment for him.

Today he was asking Davey to help him get started on his bike. He has been able to ride his bike alone, but needs help getting started and stopping.

Davey was busy with a project and told him he needed to wait. And then next thing we knew, Max ran inside and said "dad, I can start and stop all by myself on my bike!"

So we went outside to witness this, and he did it! He is so proud and happy...and so are we! But trust me, my heart was pounding when he first started out...because when Max 'falls'...it's hard for him to get 'back on'.

PS...today was 75 degree's outside :)

Ava rode around on her wiggle car




And of course brought me flowers

Lia's 2 Little Pig-Tails

I'm sure you're all thinking...this baby can't get any cuter.

Oh, but she just did!







Everywhere I took her today, people couldn't stop looking and smiling at her...and for good reason. She's the happiest, cutest little thing I've laid eye's on. :)

Mr. Independent

Max is very independent lately, which is awesome. He can make himself a few things (oatmeal and a cheese sandwich), he bathes himself, buckles himself in the car, of course dresses himself and brushes his teeth. It's so nice to have a kid that can fend for himself and I don't have to worry about (that much...oh, but I still worry).

Anyway, his latest independent act is doing his own hair. And I say, he's doing a great job at it too!

Ava's New Ballet Dress

Isn't this the most beautiful ballet dress? Well you and everyone who say her in it thinks so too. Everyone was dying over this thing at dance.

Thanks so much to my beautiful friend Jennifer who was giving it away and thought of my Ava!

**not a good day at dance, thus the face. she was hungry and tired...**

Max Reading To Lia

I was cooking dinner tonight, and looked down into the
family room, only to find this:

Sigh...I love these kids. How cute and sweet that Max was reading to Lia. And she was just laughing and laughing. She thought he was pretty funny. Max is such a good big brother.

Valentine's Package

What would my kids do without packages being sent to our house? Every time the door bell rings, they run to the door saying "I hope it's a package for us!"...and if the package is not for them, they are VERY disappointed.

This last week, I had a few packages come for me...and every time Max would say "I wish the package was from Nonna because she would send something for us."

Well, he got his wish. A valentine's package from Nonna :)

There was treats of course






And cool twisty crayons, which Max put right to work




And this cute little boat from my brother Josh, who is on a mission

Money well spent mom...money well spent. They LOVE to get your packages... and so do I, because there is always a little 'treat' for me too :)

Ava's Ears

We were driving in the car yesterday...here is our convo:

A: Mommy, my ears are talking.
B: (trying not to laugh)...your ears must be plugged.
A: Why are my ears plugged IN?

I love how innocent and sweet little kids are...they make every day and every conversation fun.

Inviting All To Come Unto Christ ~ Sharing The Gospel

Our family has had a few missionary experiences lately (me with friends from school and dance/karate, Dave from knocking doors and talking to a few people at work, and Max from just talking to his friends at school).

They have come because we have just been 'opening out mouths'... this is so new to me, to share with others what we believe, but it's so amazing. I've been praying for more opportunities to share the gospel with others.

A friend of mine (who's daughter is in Max's class), husband passed away 2 years ago. We've been talking about how I know she will see him again. I also gave her the pamphlet 'Tragedy vs Destiny' (such a good read), and am hoping and praying she will read it and ask me more questions. Her work schedule has changed, so I don't see her anymore...

Anyway, here is a little video that made me smile. Hopefully this can motivate all of us to 'open our mouths'... I know I am more than ever.

Dave's uncle is David Beck, the General Young Men's President for the church. He heard about this story and sent a film crew out to interview them. Pretty amazing.

He Maketh No Mistake

Today my sweet cousin-in-law's father passed on and went to Heaven. I'm so sad for her. Her dad is a great person, and I know she will miss him so much.

I feel like so many people are being taken home lately (lately being the last 5 years)... and with 'loss' we are left sad. I think about cousins Trav and Des, my uncle Rick, my two grandpa's, and the many friends that have passed on to Heaven...everyday. And I miss them.

Remember the sweet baby that slipped away in the night a little over a week ago? His mom is so amazing and has strengthened my testimony. I check her FB everyday to see what she is posting.

This was her post today:

He Maketh No Mistake

My Father’s way may twist and turn,

My heart may throb and ache,

But in my soul I’m glad to know,

He maketh no mistake.

My cherished plans may go astray,

My hopes may fade away,

But still I’ll trust my Lord to lead

For He doth know the way.

Tho’ night be dark, and it may seem

That day will never break,

I’ll pin my faith, my all in Him,

He maketh no mistake.

There’s so much now I cannot see,

My eyesight’s far too dim;

But come what may, I’ll simply trust

And leave it all to Him.

For by and by the mist will lift

And plain it all He’ll make,

Through all the way, tho’ dark to me

He made not one mistake.

by A.M. Overton

Max's Kinder Field Trip #2

Max had his second field trip to the museum. Luckily I have the best husband in the world with a flexible work schedule. Davey stayed home with the girls so I could go. I'm still nursing Lia 3 times a day...but the field trip was in between feedings :)

I love being with just Max. And I know he was super excited to have me all to himself.

All of his classmates rode the light-rail downtown...but I needed to drive so I could go right home because Dave had a meeting to get to. So we got McDonald's on the way for lunch, and I think that made up for him having to miss the train ride.

Basically I just followed him and his little friend Viliami around the whole day, and took pictures :)

I love this picture of Max because you can see him mind working and thinking...just like his dad
**my pictures are too big...I'm trying to fix that. but max is watching a ball thing in this picture**


We spent most of the day in the building room...