Who doesn't like to win stuff?

There is an awesome giveaway going on at my sis-in-laws crafty blog, Miss MacMurdy's. You can click the button on my side bar to enter for yourself. Here is what they are giving away:

Here's the deal:
Leave a comment, become a follower and announce this giveaway on your blog and you can have up to 3 entires in the contest.
What you can win:
The first name drawn will win a FREE custom designed Christmas/Holiday card. That's right- you get a design that will be all your own. Send me the pics and information, let me know your style and colors of choice and I will work with you to create the perfect card for you!
The second prize is for a FREE design from my etsy shop. You pick it, send me the images and information and it is yours to print where and how you wish!
The third prize is for 50% off any design from my etsy shop.
GOOD LUCK!!!
(Please note that these prizes are for design ONLY. You will be responsible for printing and distributing your cards.)

It's just that easy and you won't be disappointed!

Family Portraits

Ashton came running in to show me his latest picture and when I first looked at it I noticed there was something a little different. He is always drawing pictures of our family, but this is the first one that included his baby sister, (Awwww). I immediately said, "Don't erase it, I have to take a picture." I think he was proud that I wanted a picture of his drawing. He is such a sweetheart. Just this morning he saw one of the jammies that we already have for the baby and he said, "Aww, mommy I'm so excited to see the baby." This is a fun and easy Halloween craft that you can do with any age. We did this for FHE. All you do is trace everyone's foot, cut it out and then decorate to your hearts desire. It was a little hard to trace the little ones feet, they thought we were trying to tickle them. It took two of us to work on Dallen's. Jeff decorated his all on his own, I think he did a great job. The boys both got to pick everything on theirs as well. Ashton was very specific. He wanted a scary mouth and a tie like Daddy wears. I think they turned out way cute and the boys love them.

"I looked out the Window and What Did I See"

Well it wasn't popcorn....It was something better. "Uncle Ronnie", came home from serving his mission for a little over 2 years. Most of these little cuties were babies, or not even born yet (Kinsey). Ashton and Livi were the only ones old enough to remember him, but you wouldn't have known that. All of these kiddos were excited to see him. Aunt Mandy even made everyone these cute matching outfits. They were the best looking kids around. :)

And there he is stepping off the plane. We were all so excited to see him. Uncle Ronnie was in every one of Ashton's prayers from the day he left to....well...he still is. There were lots of hugs and some happy tears shed. It was a great weekend and we are so glad to have him home safe and sound.

They are Soooo Big Now

This was a big moment for me as a mom. We went down to St. George to pick up Jeff's little brother Ronnie from his mission. We stayed one night in a hotel and up until this trip we have had a portable crib in the room with us. This time we decided to let the boys share the bed. This is the first time that they have ever shared a bed and they were so cute. I was worried about it, but it turned out great. They snuggled up to eachother the whole night and no one ever woke up. It really brought a tear to my eye.

~Happy Birthday Mom~

Happy Birthday Mom and Grandma! What would we do without you? You are always there for us when we need you and the boys absolutely love ya. You're the best! We hope that you have a great birthday.