Saturday, January 31, 2015

Updating Blog List


You know what makes me really grumpy?  When I find five free minutes and sit down on my computer to see what my friends out in the world are up to with their families.  I glance at my blog list and see that almost everyone I know hasn't posted on their blog for over a year or two or three...Should I delete them?  What if they decide to suddenly begin blogging?  I can't miss that return post!

It makes me frustrated that I love blogging, but no one that I know around here blogs.  So...I sat down this morning and decided to add some blogs to my blog list of other big families out there, or suggested blogs from friends.  Perhaps if I befriend, follow (online stalk) people who actually like blogging, I can get to know more people, learn how other moms out there are making it work, and have something to read once in a while on here.

Here was my criteria...

I want to read blogs that are inspiring and uplifting.

I chose blogs that have a post within the last month.  If you can't post in January when everyone resolves to be better at things, then they probably aren't dedicated to their blog.

I added blogs to my list that had big bright pictures.  Word heavy ones are too much for me. I like the pics.

I love blogs about families, kids, motherhood, christian people, and especially big families. Less about tips for organizing your closet and so on.

If they had a list o their favorite blogs on the side that had also posted recently, that helped.  

So...on my side list of friends are now people I've never met, but plan on getting to know.  I'm excited!

Thursday, January 29, 2015

January

We've enjoyed a lot reading in our new giant bean bag corner.  That thing can fit a few people!



Wyatt began Sunbeams which is the class for "big kids" and was very excited! Carter also got a new calling as Secretary and took it very seriously.  He even prepared a binder.  (That's definitely my kid!)



Doug leading the 22 deacons at church.  I snuck a picture.  

Lunch time before kindergarten is a very exciting time for these three.  They got a new lunch toy that cuts their hot dogs for them and they talked about it for days!




This is his "I love hot dogs" face.  It's his favorite.

Sunday, January 25, 2015

Book of Mormon

A cool video we used in family night with a speech about bringing scriptures to church.

Thursday, January 22, 2015

Family Mission Statements

I want to create this year a family mission statement.  I have no idea what to write yet.  Here are some links I found with some ideas but none of them quite fit.  Once we write it, I want it displayed prominently in the house.  Anyone have any suggestions?

http://www.pinterest.com/hotrivermama/family-mission-statement/

Monday, January 19, 2015

Posers

I think it's hilarious when kids get a hold of the camera and take selfies.  Here are the poses lately that I discovered upon download.








Saturday, January 17, 2015

New Years Eve

Here's how our New Years went down:

Chinese takeout...

We spied this car with snow shovel that I wanted!

We brought the air hockey table up from the basement and the smack talk began!  




Love those icicles!








Some of us took LONG bubble baths with bubble hats and episodes of Gilmore Girls (that was me!)



Doug prepped two rooms for painting...






I made a new dessert with skillets we got for Christmas.  They were SOOO good!







Doug didn't even talk or move for 10 minutes as he downed his.  He was quite focused.  That's a sign he likes it.


I made it till 10pm and three of the eight made it to midnight.  Happy New Year!

Thursday, January 15, 2015

Christmas Vacation

Finishing up our Christmas posts...

Storytime

Seeing Annie with the big kids...

Cool new socks and PJs Haleigh...



Miles lost his tooth and now has a new smile...


Shoveling snow...

Lots of Wii...

Wyatt left nursery and visited primary. Here he is goofing off...

Wyatt's not the only one that goofs off at church...



Licking the bowl...





Caroling at the retirement assisted living center nearby. 


Doing a sewing project for our friends' gifts.  We made them cool bookmarks.