Christmas crafts

Found the idea here for these darling Christmas crafts.

Pretty sure when ever I bring out the paint Ty is in heaven! He gets so excited to make a mess. A large sheet comes in handy if you live in an apartment like we do and can't go right outside to a backyard. Or if its just too cold for outdoor painting. This sheet has been through a lot. I put it under me when dying my hair and under us for almost every craft project.

Although Ty was thrilled about this craft, Ember on the other hand....not so much.. She really hated the paint on her foot. I'm sure it was cold and she had no idea why I would be doing that to her. All she wanted to do was suck on the paint brush.. Not okay. So I gave her a string cheese to chew on while I was torturing her with paint on her foot and she calmed right down.

By the time we were done with the feet Ember was in no mood to do her hands. This was right before nap time so maybe ill try again after dinner when she is full and happy!

The only thing more fun than painting your feet is washing it off in the sink!

These are great to hang on the fridge.. I think I will frame the mistletoes and use it for decoration. I also plan on putting their name on the top of their toes with the date so I won't forget. Also a great thing to send to grandparents!!

Snow day

So, this is not really a DIY at all. More like an accidental fun time. A friend of mine came by to borrow a cup of flour. I got it out and set it on the counter. First Ty wanted to play with a little and pretend he was making cookies. So I dumped a little into a bowel for him to play with. Then it ended up on the counter. He started laughing and calling it snow. Then he went to his room and runs back with a hand full of animals. He said "Animals play in snow" So naturally with him being that adorable and using his imagination I couldn't deny him to the joy of his animals playing in the snow. So I dumped out a couple cups full and just let them play.

Pretty cheap and a whole lot of fun. The kids ended up playing in it for an hour. I was able to fold all the clothes, vacuum and do a load of dishes.

Yeah, It makes a huge mess... But the wonderful thing about messes is....they can be cleaned up!

Once there was a Snowman

This is what happens when you give a toddler scissors. This is also what happens when you have a lot of fun. Ty wanted to make a snowman so bad today. . . There just hasn't been enough snow here so we made one on our fridge.

He was so excited to help and be able to cut and tape all the shapes together. We used white poster board from the dollar store and scrap paper for the rest of the snowman. The broom is made from the inside roll of wrapping paper and a brown paper bag.

Yup, Ty often wears his shirts backward. He is dressing himself and I want to encourage independence... So it works. Anyway to say he had fun would be an understatement. When did he get so big??!

Meet our Snowman Red.
xoxo

2013 Thankful

Do you know how every mother thinks her kids are the cutest things in the world.. Pretty sure mine really are hehe.

 Ty and Ember both are doing so well.

Ty is learning so much so fast. It almost scares me. We have conversations all day and even though they are about tractors and dirt or Thomas the train, I still love them. He is also starting to share and listen really well. He is so in love with his baby sister it melts my heart. He is always expressing love for others. Hugs and kisses are all day long in our home.

Ember is walking just about as fast as we are now. She can keep up when we are out and about with out a stroller. Her hair is curly and adorable. She has a little diva temper that can strike at any minute but is usually sweet as can be. She loves giving kisses and saying "Hi!" Her favorite things in life are still her caterpillar softies and chicken nuggets.

I am so thankful for these two. For the opportunity I have to be a mother and the trust God has put in me to raise two precious spirits. They make me want to do better and be better every day.

I am so thankful for Jayson. Words will never be able to express the love in my heart for him.. I am so thankful to know that I can be with him forever.

 I am thankful for my Mom and Dad. How they put up with me growing up is beyond me. I hope someday my children love me as much as I love them.

My Brother, Sisters and In-laws are so wonderful. I love having friends in siblings and knowing they will always be there for me.

I am so happy my husband is who he is. I think its safe to say I am fond of him. I know he is who he is today because of the love and example from his mother and father. For that I will always be grateful to them.

I am so thankful for the friends we have made here in Colorado. I was so nervous to move to a new place and fit in. The people here are beyond loving and kind. They truly make us feel at home. 

I am so thankful to be a wife and mother.

I am grateful for my savior Jesus Christ and for the opportunity I have to live with my Heavenly Father again.

Ward Party

I know a lot of my family has been asking for pictures of our ward Halloween party. I was in charge of decorations and I think every time they facetimed me in the month of October I was using the glue gun or making ghosts. So I thought I would share the pictures of how it all turned out.

This pinboard was my inspiration for everything.