Happy Birthday Kiya!

Things have been absolutely crazy around here. Watching three beautiful children grow up right before our eyes, starting a new business..or two Downey Lacrosse LLC & Memory Works, a remodeling project and more, lots more. I am feeling a little overwhelmed but thoroughly excited for what is to come. I am feeling a little more organized with my new computer. Oh did I mention our old one crashed...bad. Hope to be a little more organized and post more frequently especially with B in school 2 days now. Wow! I almost feel like I am a bystander in my life things are moving too fast.

Snow much fun

It was great to be able to take a few days away from the house and enjoy the snow. We got at least 4 feet at the cabin. The kids loved it! Sledding, snow angels and snow men, oh my!

A little joy

Sippy cups and silverware. Who knew something as simple as this would bring me such joy. C is pink, B is orange for now but will be switching over to blue in a few months then A will use orange. Do you see a somewhat psychotic trend? more to come on this.

I must say that when the house is quite I wonder...

Years of 'pageant supplies' are going to good use. Ladies and Gentlemen I give you the next Miss USA. Makeup courtesy of MAC and Brady.

Valentines Treats and Lovin' Life

Camryn's Valentine treats are ready to go. So easy I just printed a Valentine sentiment onto sticker paper (thanks to the husband I am totally loving the sticker paper) and wrapped it around her favorite candy bar, Hershey's no nuts. :) Totally simple and cheap too!  My little Avery Noelle is enriching our lives and we are so thrilled to have her. This is what it's all about... Love & Marriage. Our little bundle...smiling already she's not even 2 months yet! Tutu's already? This is actually Camryn's.

Best of 2009

These are a few of the best photos of '09. Kind of like winning a Dundie, not worth much more to others but priceless to us. :)

Just plain ol' playground fun...
The best preggo photo and the only of it's kind...taken the day before Papa 'went home' to be with our Heavenly Father...

Loosing this man makes this photo priceless. I miss him more everyday.

Fist day of school fun!

It's great to have a big sister who loves you...sometimes:)

My sexy man on throwback night. I am so lucky I was able to witness this in person.

Best matching outfit. Easter, Love it.

Most peaceful moment...without kids:

Most romantic moment, even with 8 other people.

Most peacefull moment... with kids:

Most memorable moment. 60 years of unconditional love.

Best meltdown during a school performance.

So there it is the best no matter how you slice it I just love our life and the fact we can document it like crazy. Heres to 2010. Hopefully with more scrapbooking all of these memories.

Merry Christmas to ALL...

We are realizing more year after year that Christmas is all about the kids. They help you to better understand the meaning of 'The magic of Christmas'. It's amazing the sparkle in their smile and the twinkle they get in their eye when describing Christmas. Camryn gave me the biggest hug (the kind that melts your heart) and exclaimed, " this is the BEST Christmas ever mom, I love you. " Again I am reminded that she is wise beyond her years and she has the sweetest heart for a three year old, I am blessed to call her mine. Brady and Camryn are all snug in their bed...well our bed. Just waiting for Santa to fill our stockings. Hope that your Christmas is merry. Here are a few picks:


Kids playing with the new princess castle...thanks Aunt Sarah and Uncle Matt.

My love

Grammy and Grandpa with all of the babies... too cute.

Cousins: I can't help but wish for this couch to be full of little ones soon. More babies people!

The best Christmas gift: Avery Noelle.

Love to all.

Holiday Ready

Halls are decked around here. Baby A made a safe and exciting arrival on the Fourth and we are ready to celebrate. So much to be thankful for this holiday season, family, friends, health and simple things like getting back into a routine. Our little Avery Noelle below. We are just thrilled that she has come to join our family. Shortly before she was born Camryn, (who predicted her sex early on) told me she was an angel in heaven before she was to join our family. It's amazing what kids say and how they perceive life. I love it! I like to think that Papa who passed just one month before her arrival was taking the time to get to know her and sent her on her way just in time for the holidays. I hope they enjoyed their time together. I miss him more every day, I hope it gets easier. Camryn making a gingerbread house. Great mommy/daughter time. I am loving this age.

Yummy Christmas cookies. I love gingerbread!