Random Forts and Relaxing

Children are the best. Full of imagination and lots of love. 

Friday at the Temple

Last Friday I had the opportunity to go to the Temple. It was absolutely wonderful and exactly what I needed. I had some extra time so I stopped off at the new cannery that is now located across from the Hill Cumorah. I picked up some wheat, hot cocoa for Toad's obsession and some Potato Pearls. After the cannery I went to Latter Day Harvest and picked up some new books to read. I purchased More than a Tattooed Mormon. An incredible read! Loved the story, her authenticity, her bravery and most of all seeing her completely transform because of the atonement made by our Savior Jesus Christ. A must read for all!
While driving to the store this corner pictured below always gets to me. No wonder Joseph Smith was so confused. There is a different church on every corner in downtown Palmyra.  

The Temple is always wonderful, but this night was especially powerful and sweet. Love going to the House of the Lord and feeling incredible at peace. A beautiful night indeed,

Art

Chief and Lady love a good painting project.

These Two

These two have my heart. They keep me so busy. Toad is constantly into something and is really into making hot cocoa. It must be the cold weather. ;)

Toad also discovered that blowing bubbles in your milk is lots of fun.

When Bean is Away

When Bean is away Chief likes to sneak into her room and get her violin. I wouldn't be surprised if this boy takes off with an instrument. He is a lover of music for sure. 

Lady Cooks and Makes Messes

Lady likes to go to the dentist and play with this play kitchen set. She made me some soup on this particular blustery day. Lady also likes to empty every bin of toys, especially the Legos. 

Lady is a Performer

Our little Lady is a performer. She wakes up singing and continues to sing all day and into the night. Here she is performing, "Let it Go." She does not have stage fright and seriously cracks me up with her love of anything Disney and princess. We always joke and say her hair is bigger than her! Love you Lady you have a HUGE spirit in a teeny body. 

Lady Mama

Lady is a little mother. Here she is scolding Toad telling him to pee in the potty. Notice the pee under Toad's kitchen chair? :) I love that she helps me in my mothering. Poor Toad. 

After telling him to pee in the potty she huffed off and went and got his potty for him. Such a good little helper. Love these babies of mine.

Garage Gym

Loving the garage gym and our new set of workouts Jer put up for us. 

I have found that if I don't workout I am a crazy women! It really does help me to be in a lot better mood and I enjoy the time with Jer. 

Lady Craft

This little Lady loves her a craft or coloring project. I am not kidding she will sit at the table forever coloring, drawing, painting, putting puzzles together. Her new favorite is making "bead" necklaces with these plastic beads. Love you Lady babe.

Chief

Reason 7,798 why I love Chief. With a huge grin he tells me everyday that he has arm pit and chest hair. He also makes the most interesting sandwiches and eats them too!

Today's specialty:

Bread, pepperoni, broccoli and carrots.

Violin/Cookies Activity Day Recognition

Bean had been practicing violin in preparation for her Activity Recognition this evening. She was so excited and really sounded good. I was surprised when she came home from school and told me she decided she didn't want to play at recognition and wanted to bring cookies instead. Alrighty then. Cookies it was. She made Snickerdoodles and they tasted great. 

Below is Bean's last Activity Recognition. It is hard to believe that next month in February she will be going to Young Women's! I can't even believe it! The girl with her is her friend from school that comes with Bean to activity days and is planning on continuing to come when Bean comes to Young Women's. Beautiful and sweet girls!

First Party for the Babies

Last weekend my three little's got invited to a birthday party. It was for Lady and Toad's friend who would be turning three. It was pretty fancy. We had our own private bowling room as well as a waiter who stood by the juice boxes and cleaned up all the children's plates and messes. Lady caught on really quick that she could ask the waiter for whatever drink she wanted and she would get it. When we were getting ready to leave we couldn't find Lady. Sure enough she was in the room eating another piece of chocolate cake. The children all had an absolute blast and I was in awe at the whole thing. Fancy. 

Babies and Snow

These babies love the snow! However, I got a kick out of Toad. After about ten minutes in it, he said, "I want to go to the beach." Me too buddy. Me too.