Day 291

This makes me laugh every time I look at it. I swore my Mom was the meanest in the world at times. But now that I am a Mom myself, I truly do know why she was so "mean" 

Love you Mom!

Day 290

Today was picture day. I couldn't take Avery's mop on his head anymore. So I finally got his hair cut last night. Looks SOOOOOO much better! Just hope he does a nice smile in the picture!

Swapoween!!!!

 

Oh how I love swaps!!!!!! 

LOVE THEM!

I love our hosts they are AWESOME!!!!!!!!


I really liked how this was set up, I love how no one knew who they were getting their gifts from, I think we should do another one like this again! 

AWESOME!

I got my wonderful gifts from 

http://allstarme.wordpress.com/

I got some YUMMY Candy Corn M&M's which I thought were not going to be good but I was so wrong they were GOOD! I also got some yummy smelling candles and some really cute decorations. And like a Mom she knows the kids love getting things too and got them some water growing monsters. And some cute nail polish! Lots of awesome things! Thank you again http://allstarme.wordpress.com/ I love my stuff! 

Day 289

Found this "Gem" of a picture. This is my brother while on his mission back in 2005. My brother is on the left! Oh how funny this man is!

Day 288

My Mom's new puppy! Sedonna I believe that is how you spell it! She is so dang cute! I can't wait for her to have puppy's of her own! Won't be for a good 2 years however!

Day 287

10 Random Facts About Mary (ME!)

1.  I am a OCD neat freak! I am unable to go to sleep at night unless the house is at my standards. Doesn't mean everything is finished, like the load of laundry I forgot about until now. I will finish that tomorrow.

2. I am a night owl. I have always been this way. But my dang daughter is the same way and it about drives me insane! 

4. I love Diet Coke. But I like diet coke in the 20 oz form or the can the best. However I like coke from the fountain better I don't like it in the can or the bottle, odd? Yes I say so!

5. I am currently growing out my hair. It's getting pretty long. I need to get it trimmed but I don't want to! I love it being so long!

6. I slept a TON today. I feel like I lost my day off but part of me doesn't care because I needed the sleep! 

7. Over the years I have turned into a homebody. Before I was always wanting to go out never stay home now that I am married and have kids I would much rather stay home and be with my family! It's so funny I never thought I would say that!

8. I love the fall. I love wearing hoodies and drinking 7-11 hot coco! My Favorite!

9. I feel some days I totally fail as a Wife and Mother. I just have to keep reminding myself I have the next day to start fresh and to learn from my mistakes. Being home helps reduce my stress levels a lot. I am so happy I am home with my kids! 

10. I was really good about drinking the correct amounts of water each day. I started to lose focus of doing that but starting tomorrow I am going back on track! I am not going to lose this time!  

Day 286

Yay! We got the flooring done...FINALLY! Next up? Finishing the bathroom! We need to do some sanding and then some painting and then some removing of old sink and putting in the new sink and then a new light fixture along with putting in a outlet some place in the bathroom. After that we will be putting in carpet on the stairs and finishing up Avery's room! Along with paining the kitchen and re doing the 60's themed curtains and counter tops! I am going to be super busy this winter! I am just so grateful I have such wonderful parents and in laws that are willing to help! So excited! My goal is to have a huge birthday party for Alice and show off what we have all done! It's not for several months but it's going to take that long to get it all finished! Yay!

Day 285

My baby is getting so big! I love her so much! I can't believe she is almost 4 1/2 months old already! Before I know it she will be 1! I sure do love my bug.

Day 284

Why must this stuff taste just so dang yummy! WHY! WHY!!!!!!!!!!

Day 283

The boys enjoying a after dinner delight! Mmmmm Ice Cream!