"In our search to obtain relief from the stresses of life, may we earnestly seek ways to simplify our lives. May we comply with the inspired counsel and direction the Lord has given us in the great plan of happiness. May we be worthy to have the companionship of the Holy Ghost and follow the guidance of the Spirit as we navigate this mortal journey. May we prepare ourselves to accomplish the ultimate purpose of this mortal test- to return and live with our Heavenly Father."

-L. Tom Perry

Sunday, December 30, 2007

Christmas and Elmo


I thought I'd post a quick video from Christmas morning.

Christmas 2007

Well, we are back and finally unpacked from our Christmas Vacation. We were able to spend Christmas with my family up in Utah. We had such a fun time with everyone it was hard for me to leave! Carly had a blast playing with all of her cousins, we ate way too much junk food. I played a Wii for the first time, we got to talk to Daniel (my brother who is on a mission) and Chad won 3 million dollars on Deal or No Deal (too bad it was just a DVD game!)
(above) just random pictures throughout the week! Like I said before, Carly has so much fun with all the other kids!
These are pictures from Christmas eve. Carly wasn't too excited to get slippers and pj's.

This was Christmas morning. Who knew she could get so excited for Christmas Tree Peeps?!
More pictures from Christmas morning. She LOVES Elmo. So I was excited to give her her big Elmo. She loves it!!


These pictures are to say thank you to Andrina. Carly loves the backpack and all the stuff that came with it! And Chad thanks you for the marshmellows with hot chocolate! :)

Friday, December 21, 2007


Here is the before video of our Kitchen, we just couldn't deal with the flowery wallpaper anymore.


Here is the after, it's not anything spectacular but it definatly makes the kitchen look a whole lot better!

Carly's Room


It's been a while since I've finished painting in Carly's room so I figured I'd post some pictures. I'm pretty much done for right now with her room.

Sunday, December 16, 2007

Graham Cracker Homes


Chad, Carly and I made Graham Cracker homes the other night. I'm not yet ready to try real gingerbread so graham crackers worked just fine! Carly had a lot of fun stealing our candy practically out of our hands! She definitely had too much sugar that night!

Thursday, December 13, 2007

Baby Bump time!

Well, here it is! I am 17 weeks along. I went to the Doctor yesterday and everything seems to be going well. I will be starting the shots in January (YUK!) We'll be finding out if it's a boy or girl on January 9th. I can't wait!

Fun with a Box

I never knew you could have so much fun with a box! It kept Carly busy for a while at least! She climbed in there with her blanket, her bunny and a book and she was good to go!

Monday, December 10, 2007

Finger painting?

So, I thought it might be fun to let Carly paint a Christmas picture. Well, she thought it was more fun to paint herself instead. Maybe it's too early for finger paints?!







Just another Sunday Morning

Just some random pictures of Carly. This was Sunday morning before church. She is finally getting better after a yucky cough, runny nose and fevers last week.

Sunday, December 2, 2007