Happy Birthday to you...

Yesterday was Abby's 7th Birthday! I can't believe how fast time is going. She is such a good helper around the house, and is so helpful with her brother and sister. I don't know what I would do without her. We had a fun day spent with family, and she was definitely spoiled. Happy Birthday Abby!!!

Everyone's here to help blow out the candles.

Abby has gotten so tall this last year, she was in need of a new bike. It had to be pink and black!

Summer Booths

I don't know if anyone ever even reads my blog, but I thought that it wouldn't hurt to post this. I have a hair bow making business. You have probably seen it in my side bar. Its J & J Hair Bows. Anyway, I have a lot of fun booths coming up this month that I though that I would pass along. SO if you get a chance, get it out. Its jandjhairbows.blogspot.com. There is a fun one this next weekend in Logan at the Boys and Girls Club. So please check it out and let me know what you think. Thanks!

You have to see this!

My dad sent this to me in an email today, I don't know how to show the video besides this so sorry. Just click on it. You have to take a minute and watch it. You and your kids will love it. I think it just proves that we are all young at heart. It will put a smile on your face for the rest of the day!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UE3CNu_rtY&feature=related

Tagged

I was tagged by Camille, and I am finally getting to it, so here it is...

8 Favorite TV shows:
1-Grey's Anatomy
2-The Unit
3-Law & Order SVU
4-Without a Trace
5-Dancing with the Stars
6-Private Practice
7-Will & Grace
8-Reba

8 Things I Did Yesterday:
1-bathed kids
2-Went to Church
3-Had Home Teachers over
4-watched it rain and snow
5-Went to my sisters house
6-Played Beauty Parlor with the girls
7-Ate a delicious dinner
8-Made cookies

8 Things I'm Looking Forward to:
1-Camping
2-Swimming
3-Summer
4-Finishing our basment, and getting a second bathroom.
5-My brother coming home (3 months)
6-Girl's Night out
7-Planting my garden
8-going to the gym tonight

8 Favorite Restaraunts
1-Costa Vida
2-Olive Garden
3-Iron Gate Grill (I just tried this, and it was delicious!)
4-Cafe Sabor
5-Wingers
6-I like Chinese, but don't have a favorite place to get it.
7-Fredrico's (their ham and cheese salad is the best)
8-Village Inn

8 Things on my Wish List
1-New Wardrobe
2-Second Bathroom
3-Air Conditioner
4-Sprinkler System
5-Garage
6-A personal chef
7-A maid
8-Be skinny!

8 People I Tag:
I don't know of anyone that hasn't done this, or would want to. So if you are interested, copy it and have fun!

TA-DA!!!!!

I have tried to post this probably 3 times, but my computer hasn't wanted to cooperate. But finally I got it. I know that I took pictures when we moved in, but for the life of me, I can't find them. So you get a lot of random pictures that I have taken. I tried to find pictures that showed the room before we tore it apart, so finally, here we go... Here are some pics of BEFORE:

Notice the Blue carpet, and blue carpeted wall!!!

Now for the big reveal.....

Here is AFTER!! I know there are a lot of pictures, sorry! I just wanted to get all the angles. I love it, it is so nice to walk into a room, and just enjoy it. I still have a couple of walls to decorate, but other than that, its done. I kind of feel like Extreme Makeover! Its been fun, but I am happy to have it done!

Happy Birthday Rich!

Rich is such a good husband, father and friend. He is so patient and loving with each of his children, and loves to spend time with them. He works so hard for our family, and makes sure to always have time for us too. We love you!!! Thank you for all you sacrifice and do for us. I know I wouldn't be anything without you. Happy Birthday!!!

Yesterday was Richs' birthday. We spent the morning with his family for Baby Samantha's blessing. It was fun to be with all of them. Then that afternoon my family came over for a BBQ. We enjoyed lots of yummy food and desserts. For his birthday Rich got Guitar Hero World Tour. We didn't see much of the guys, or kids for the rest of the day. They had so much fun rocking out.

This is my little brother James, playing the guitar. As you can see, he really got into it.

It was so funny to listen to them. I wish I took some video of it! Rich is playing the drums with my nephew Christian. James and Ben on the guitars, and my Brother in law TJ, was singing. It was a lot of fun. Happy Birthday Rich!!!

A Sneak Peak

We are almost done. The carpet came on Monday, and I am in the process of decorating!!!! So until then, here is a sneak peak of our new, beautiful railing. I love it.

Abby's Answers

1. What is something I always say to you?"
"Go make your bed."

2. What makes me happy?
"Icee"

3. What makes me sad?
"I don't know."

4. How do I make you laugh?
"Tickle me."

5. What do you think I was like as a child?
"little."

6. How old am I?
"29"

7. How tall am I?
"Medium"

8. What is my favorite thing to do?
"Play."

9. What do I do when you're not around?"
"Work."

10. If I become famous, what will it be for?
"Making Bows."

11. What am I really good at?
"Cleaning up the house."

12. What am I not really good at?
"Piano"

13. What is my job?
"Cleaning."

14. What is my favorite food?
"Stroganoff."

15. What makes you proud of me?
"When we play games."

16. If I were a cartoon character, who would I be?
"Pluto." (???)

17. What do you and I do together?
"Go to the movies."

18. How are we the same?
"Brown Eyes."

19. How are you and I different?
"I play the piano, you don't."

20. How do you know that I love you?
"Because you love me."

21. Where is my favorite place to go?
"shopping."

Kids Say...

So here's the deal. Ask your kids these questions and see what answers you come up with.

My cousin posted this, and I thought it was cute. Here are Nate's answers!! I will do the other kids later. Some of his answers cracked me up. I'm glad I got to write them down as he thought of them.

1. What is something I always say to you?"
"Clean up your Room."

2. What makes me happy?
"When I listen to what you say."

3. What makes me sad?
"When you tell me something, and I don't do it."

4. How do I make you laugh?
"Tickle Me."

5. What do you think I was like as a child?
"...umm.... cute."

6. How old am I?
"Eight!"

7. How tall am I?
"Big"

8. What is my favorite thing to do?
"Play with me."

9. What do I do when you're not around?"
"Paint." (Can you tell what I have been doing lately?)

10. If I become famous, what will it be for?
"Five." (???? I don't think he understood.)

11. What am I really good at?
"making food."

12. What am I not really good at?
"not making what I say, I want for food."

13. What is my job?
"painting!"

14. What is my favorite food?
"pancakes"

15. What makes you proud of me?
"Playing with me."

16. If I were a cartoon character, who would I be?
"a mom."

17. What do you and I do together?
"play."

18. How are we the same?
"I don't know."

19. How are you and I different?
"I am little, and you are big."

20. How do you know that I love you?
"cause I'm awesome!!!"

21. Where is my favorite place to go?
"shopping."

Valentine Hair

Today was Abby's Valentine Tea Party. She was so excited to dress up for it. So we thought that it would be fun to do her hair cute too!! So this is what we came up with. I think that it turned out cute, and she was happy with it, so I would say it was once again, a success!