Tuesday, April 26, 2016

The little people

Life is hard, busy, unexpected. Everyday, it seems I'm barely staying afloat, but, we're doing it. We're even rocking it, occasionally.  The kids have been fantastic in dealing with this new life. They're troopers, that's for sure, but more than that, they're so strong and are still happy, and kind and good to one another. I often find myself spotting sweet moments they have with one another, and they humble me, and remind me that they are doing the best they can. It's far better than I ever expected.  I forget in the hustle and bustle of everyday and in the lost shoes, uncharged iPads, staying up past bedtime, sleeping in too late, messy rooms, undone chores, and on an on. I'm so glad they're mine and we're a team.  
Here's some sweet, recent moments I've been able to capture. 









xo









Sunday, July 12, 2015

Ellie

Tomorrow, she turns 4. I'm extremely grateful to be this little lady's mom.  She pulls me through the day, and puts a smile on my face, and says the most entertaining and interesting things, and is just the best Ellie in the whole wide world. I'm so lucky she's mine.



xo

Friday, July 10, 2015

Trouble.

I'm in big trouble...
7/10/15
My Al, such a babe. 

My new life.

Jimmy and I are getting divorced. We separated spring 2014. I know its necessary, but, I'm devastated. I don't know if I'll ever get over it, fully.  I'm having a rough past few days/week. I'm having a hard time getting a grip on it all. I guess I don't have much of a choice, at this point.  So, it's me and the kids.  I'm trying to get back into this blogging thing, for memory sake...

xo

Thursday, September 20, 2012

Thank you Joey

Thank you Joey, for making us chocolate chocolate chip cookies. They were delicious.
You might just be our new official baker. 


Did you use a special ingredient or something?!


Seriously, they tasted so good. there are no after pics. they were gone so quickly. Thanks Joe!

XO
Paige

Monday, September 17, 2012

Sunday Random #1













I love these crazies.


XO
Paige

Jumping In

So, I'm just gonna jump back into this blog thing. I feel horrible that I havent kept up with this blog, especially since the kids LOVE looking back at it.  So, here we go! 
We had a pretty slow summer. The biggest things were;

Ellie turned ONE!

This little lady has been a huge blessing to our family, and to me. I'm so happy that we listenend to Heavenly Father and had another baby. She is SO much fun and I am SO in love!

William turned EIGHT!












William oh William. This guy holds such a special place in my heart. He is so loving, caring, funny, quirky, smart, handsome, and I'm so grateful that I can kiss/snuggle him anytime I want. Or he wants. Which turns out, is often. just another thing to love.


Allison turned SIX!


















Allison. This little 6 yr old is going on 16. She has got so much sass and charisma. I often look at her and just cant believe she's my daughter. She is so smart, and funny and beautiful, and has the absolute best laugh!


Jimmy turned THIRTY!!!



















I will be forever grateful for this guy. He's been my best friend for most of my life. He's amazing. an amazing husband, and father, and all around guy.  He's the milk to my cookies, and I'd be utterly lost without him.


We bought a new house!!












We I had been wanting to move for far too many years, and this past summer, we took the leap! I am actually really glad that we waited and didnt settle on a smaller house. So, thanks Jimmy, for dragging your heels!! Because now, we have our forever house!! I love love love it. It is waay bigger than we probably deserve, or can take care of. But, we'll figure it out, someday!  In the mean time, I'm having fun unpacking and making it our own....slowly but surely.
I still cant believe its my house.

besides those milestones, we played, saw where dinosaurs once walked, (and swam there), forts were made, baking was done, we played at the park (as much as you can in 120' weather) , the kids rode bikes, fireworks were watched, sleepovers were had, A&W went to their first concert, (Big Time Rush)  roller coasters were ridden, books were read, we swam, we laughed. we enjoyed each other.


XO
Paige

Thursday, June 02, 2011

My Alli-baby

My Alli-baby is 5!! When did this happen?!

Can you believe she was born with such dark hair?!































she always did have her "sass"










I just love this pic of her!








Allison is my girl!! She is so fun to be around. (loves to play and use her imagination) She is so loving. (lately she loves giving me "back massages") She loves to love. (she'll come up to you and kiss your cheeks, "just because") She loves music, especially to sing (she is constantly singing. while going potty, getting dressed, or just playing) She loves to be goofy. (she loves making others laugh. whether its telling one of her made up jokes, or making funny noises, she loves to make others smile) She has a great smile. She is an amazing little girl, and I have learned to much from her. I am so glad and grateful she is mine! Happy 5th Birthday!








I cant believe shes already 5! She'll be leaving me and going to kindergarten soon...from there, there will be no stopping her! :(

Monday, May 30, 2011

Saturday










check out these gorgeous flowers!! Ashley is amazing!






the "spread" minus the breakfast casserole

Sunday















Monday




I knew I married Captain Kirk!!





this is the best pic he would let me take!







Buffy and Roxana




Ian and Buffy



A&Ri


A&W






the girls