My cousin Ashby taught me how to make hairbows for my girls last summer. I've spent way too much time and money dedicated to them, but it's been so fun! So many people have asked me how I do it but it's not something you can easily explain, but it can be easily done. Ashby has pulled a Pioneer Woman on us and photographed and explained each step. She did great! Check this out for easy step-by-step directions on how you can make your own bows.
PS- Korker bow directions are coming soon!
My cousin Ashby taught me how to make hairbows for my girls last summer. I've spent way too much time and money dedicated to them, but it's been so fun! So many people have asked me how I do it but it's not something you can easily explain, but it can be easily done. Ashby has pulled a Pioneer Woman on us and photographed and explained each step. She did great! Check this out for easy step-by-step directions on how you can make your own bows.
PS- Korker bow directions are coming soon!
My cute friend had a baby recently and since she had to have a C-Section she has needed a little extra help with her older boy. Don't get me wrong, she is a Super Woman but having your abdomen sliced in half makes it a little tricky to get an 18 month old in and out of a crib. We had him all day on Tuesday and it was so fun! We spend a lot of time hanging out with his parents so the girls and him just love each other. He is just 3 weeks older than Kimber so they are the perfect playmates...and Addie makes a great boss. Anyway, here are the kiddos enjoying pudding paint. Always a hit.
(Is it just me or would you hate to meet her in a dark alley?)
We bake a few times a week and this time I let Addie choose any cake and frosting she wanted. Chocolate cake, chocolate frosting and sprinkles. I even busted out the cake plate from our wedding that was still brand new. (Sad, I know.) She was so proud! She showed it to everyone possible. The sad part is that I ended up throwing away about 3/4 of it. I tried to be tricky one morning and do it before she was awake but once she realized it was gone it was just devastating for her. 
A few weeks ago Jared had to go to Bishop's Council so I took the girls to the temple and let them take pictures with our old camera. They had a ball. Lots of pictures of the ground, my hiney, flowers, stop signs, water and more.
Thursday was Achievement Days. We did a lesson on uniqueness and then fed the girls ice cream sundaes (don't worry, it was part of the lesson). Then we played some games with them- it was hilarious! We did the penny in the flour game (measure a cup of flour, put a penny in the middle and pack it all really tight. Turn the cup upside down onto a cake pan and pass it around with a butter knife. Each person cuts a slice of flour away until someone finds the penny. Once they do they have to get the penny our with their mouth. Kind of gross but it's a hoot!)
We also did the candy bar game. (Get a large Hershey bar, one or two butter knives, a pair of socks and a pair of dice. Everyone takes turns rolling the dice until someone rolls a 7 or 11. Once one of those numbers are rolled that person gets to put the socks on, grab the knife(ves) and start trying to eat the candy bar until someone else rolls a 7 or 11. It's really face paced!) It took the girls a minute to catch on but once they did they were unstoppable. The pictures don't do justice to either game. 
It's also that time of year again. It's bugling season. Woo. Can you feel my excitement? I go just because Jared and the girls love it.
Is your mouth watering for a delicious Utah peach? I can wait to start canning them and making jam. Something I have never done, but it's a good thing I have good friends who know how to do these things. Addie would touch a peach to save her life, but thankfully my other child loves any kind of fruit. Mmmm...they are so good!
Lots more unphotographed things have gone on as well. I've also made curtains for my bathroom and recovered my piano bench. I found the sweetest yard sale ever. An old lady was selling all of her fabric (which is super good quality!) for $2.00 a yard! I did my bench and curtains for $6.00 total.
We have also welcomed a new baby girl into the family. Ivy finally made her appearance on Thursday night. If everyone could have babies as smoothly and as quickly as my sister does there would be no such thing as epidurals. They broke her water and 20 minutes it was go time. ONE push later she was here! Ten days late, but she was here!
We are also getting ready to welcome another baby in a few months! Yeah! Secretly we are all crossing our fingers for a girl. She has five super cute, well behaved boys but a girl would be awesome! My cute friend had a baby recently and since she had to have a C-Section she has needed a little extra help with her older boy. Don't get me wrong, she is a Super Woman but having your abdomen sliced in half makes it a little tricky to get an 18 month old in and out of a crib. We had him all day on Tuesday and it was so fun! We spend a lot of time hanging out with his parents so the girls and him just love each other. He is just 3 weeks older than Kimber so they are the perfect playmates...and Addie makes a great boss. Anyway, here are the kiddos enjoying pudding paint. Always a hit. (Is it just me or would you hate to meet her in a dark alley?) We bake a few times a week and this time I let Addie choose any cake and frosting she wanted. Chocolate cake, chocolate frosting and sprinkles. I even busted out the cake plate from our wedding that was still brand new. (Sad, I know.) She was so proud! She showed it to everyone possible. The sad part is that I ended up throwing away about 3/4 of it. I tried to be tricky one morning and do it before she was awake but once she realized it was gone it was just devastating for her. A few weeks ago Jared had to go to Bishop's Council so I took the girls to the temple and let them take pictures with our old camera. They had a ball. Lots of pictures of the ground, my hiney, flowers, stop signs, water and more. Thursday was Achievement Days. We did a lesson on uniqueness and then fed the girls ice cream sundaes (don't worry, it was part of the lesson). Then we played some games with them- it was hilarious! We did the penny in the flour game (measure a cup of flour, put a penny in the middle and pack it all really tight. Turn the cup upside down onto a cake pan and pass it around with a butter knife. Each person cuts a slice of flour away until someone finds the penny. Once they do they have to get the penny our with their mouth. Kind of gross but it's a hoot!)
We also did the candy bar game. (Get a large Hershey bar, one or two butter knives, a pair of socks and a pair of dice. Everyone takes turns rolling the dice until someone rolls a 7 or 11. Once one of those numbers are rolled that person gets to put the socks on, grab the knife(ves) and start trying to eat the candy bar until someone else rolls a 7 or 11. It's really face paced!) It took the girls a minute to catch on but once they did they were unstoppable. The pictures don't do justice to either game.
It's also that time of year again. It's bugling season. Woo. Can you feel my excitement? I go just because Jared and the girls love it.
Is your mouth watering for a delicious Utah peach? I can wait to start canning them and making jam. Something I have never done, but it's a good thing I have good friends who know how to do these things. Addie would touch a peach to save her life, but thankfully my other child loves any kind of fruit. Mmmm...they are so good!Lots more unphotographed things have gone on as well. I've also made curtains for my bathroom and recovered my piano bench. I found the sweetest yard sale ever. An old lady was selling all of her fabric (which is super good quality!) for $2.00 a yard! I did my bench and curtains for $6.00 total.
We have also welcomed a new baby girl into the family. Ivy finally made her appearance on Thursday night. If everyone could have babies as smoothly and as quickly as my sister does there would be no such thing as epidurals. They broke her water and 20 minutes it was go time. ONE push later she was here! Ten days late, but she was here!
We are also getting ready to welcome another baby in a few months! Yeah! Secretly we are all crossing our fingers for a girl. She has five super cute, well behaved boys but a girl would be awesome!
Anyway, yesterday takes the cake. I finally called for myself. The girls and I had just got home from the grocery store and I was standing in the kitchen making them lunch. Kimber was in her booster at the table eating a banana. When we got home we left the back door open and had locked and dead bolted the security door. All of the sudden I hear someone try to open the back door. My first thought was what the heck is Jared doing home? I looked out the window and didn't see his truck. Addie instantly yelled "Dad's home!" Kimber could see directly to the back door from where she was sitting and turned to look. She stared for a good 10 seconds at whatever was going on. I was way to scared to go and look so I waited a minute before going to the door. Once I looked I saw no one, of course. I called Jared who called Jerome (he is the head mechanic next door) who came right over to check it out. He didn't find anything or anyone. Eventually Jared talked me into calling the police just to make a report because there have been a number of home invasions in the last few weeks.
The moral of the story: don't ever think that since you live in a small town you are safe from creeps!
Anyway, yesterday takes the cake. I finally called for myself. The girls and I had just got home from the grocery store and I was standing in the kitchen making them lunch. Kimber was in her booster at the table eating a banana. When we got home we left the back door open and had locked and dead bolted the security door. All of the sudden I hear someone try to open the back door. My first thought was what the heck is Jared doing home? I looked out the window and didn't see his truck. Addie instantly yelled "Dad's home!" Kimber could see directly to the back door from where she was sitting and turned to look. She stared for a good 10 seconds at whatever was going on. I was way to scared to go and look so I waited a minute before going to the door. Once I looked I saw no one, of course. I called Jared who called Jerome (he is the head mechanic next door) who came right over to check it out. He didn't find anything or anyone. Eventually Jared talked me into calling the police just to make a report because there have been a number of home invasions in the last few weeks.
The moral of the story: don't ever think that since you live in a small town you are safe from creeps!
As you can see I walked her through it step-by-step but it was a proud moment for her. She loves preschool and has memorized The Pledge of Allegiance (even though she pledges to the United Steaks of America). She is extremely independent. One thing about Addie that I love is that she is always singing. Whether it's a church song or she is asking me a question, she always sings. Many times through out the day that is how we communicate, singing our conversation. She also hates change and inconsistency- a little something she picked up from her Dad.As you can see I walked her through it step-by-step but it was a proud moment for her. She loves preschool and has memorized The Pledge of Allegiance (even though she pledges to the United Steaks of America). She is extremely independent. One thing about Addie that I love is that she is always singing. Whether it's a church song or she is asking me a question, she always sings. Many times through out the day that is how we communicate, singing our conversation. She also hates change and inconsistency- a little something she picked up from her Dad.
