Maddies room!

So we have kinda had the "re-decorating bug" We have painted our room, the bathroom, and this week we did Maddie's room. It was a lot of fun to try to make it a little more modern. I had to post before and after pictures just to show how talented Chris is. We painted, and then put up beadboard and trim. It turned out exactly how I wanted it to. Thanks Chris!!

BEFORE

AFTER

It really looks so much better in person! Chris did a great job, and Maddie loves it. She walked into her room and said, "Oh my gosh, how beautiful!!" I'm glad she likes it for all the hard work we put into it!

Kids!!

Tonight we went to Costa Vida for dinner with my family. On our way out this man walked past us with a prosthetic leg. Well of course, my inquisitive 3 year old yelled as loud as her little voice possibly could, "Mom, what happened to that guys leg???!!!" So of course in that awkward 2 second moment of silence that feels like 10 minutes, I run every possible answer through my head. So finally I say to her, "Why don't you ask him?" So she did...Luckily he was polite enough to tell her that he had been in a bad motorcycle accident, and that his leg got a really big "owie". She listened with gigantic eyes, and then hopped away saying, "My legs are ok, huh mom." I hope we didn't offend that poor guy, but honestly what is the best way to handle those kinds of situations? I don't want my kids to grow up and look at someone with a disability and stare or point, but at the same time, I don't want them to pry into other peoples personal lives. Any feedback is always helpful!! Thanks!

Temple

Yesterday my little brother Brandon took his endowments out at the Jordan River temple. It was so nice to see him experience something so wonderful. What a blessing it is for us to be able to have our family be in the temple, and also to live in a state where we are blessed with so many temples so close. I think sometimes we take for granted how lucky we are. It was such a beautiful day, and I am so proud of Brandon and his choices! He is a great example to our family. We're going to miss you bud!

Happy Birthday Madison!!!

I can't believe it...My baby is 3 today. She was so excited when she woke up and we told her today was her birthday. She has been telling us for a few days now that everyday was her birthday, and when I would tell her it wasn't her birthday yet, she would be so upset. You can imagine the look of excitement on her face when she found out that it really was her birthday! I told Chris last night that 3 years ago today I was scared out of my mind. I was nervous about the labor and delivery, and about raising a child. I remember he told me that it was too late to go back, so lets go for it. I can't imagine the last 3 years without her. What a boring life it would have been. She is the most delightful(most of the time) little angel. Everything to her is "so beautiful.." She is so innocent and loves to play. She is my little princess and my best buddy. She is so loving, and loves to give big hugs and kisses. Yes mom and dad, as much as I won't admit it, I love the sassy little thing she is. You always wished I would have a little girl just like me to cause as much havoc in my life as I did in yours. Well I got her!! And I wouldn't trade her for another in the world. Here are a few pictures of Madison being Madison.

In her princess hat that Aunt Erica made for her.

This girl loves to wear her sunglasses "like mommys"

In her new birthday outfit from mom and dad

I love that her hair is finally starting to get longer. It was so blond for so long, but its starting to darken up up little. I love the way it looks like she has blond highlights.

Happy Birthday sweetie!! We love you so much!!

Almost 3!!!

So Madison's birthday is on Saturday, (31st), and we had a combined birthday party for her and her cousin Cannon last Saturday. It was so fun to see her get so excited for all her presents, I had to post a few pictures!! ENJOY!

(Sorry this one is blurry. She wouldn't hold still!)

She loved all her fun new presents! Thanks Everyone!!

Come find me...

Maddie is really big on playing hide and seek right now. The other day I heard her ask Chris to help her build a tent. They got out chairs and blankets, and next thing ya know, I hear Maddie yelling, "Mommy, come and find me..." So I pretend like I don't know where she is, and as I come around the corner from the kitchen, this is what I see...

How cute is that!! Even though her legs are hanging out of the sheet, she still thinks she is hiding. I love what kind of imagination she has developed. I guess that's what you get when you don't have any other siblings to play with. You have to play by yourself...And she is does a good job at that too!

Madison's "owie"

Tonight we were at my grandparents, like we always are on Sunday nights, having dinner. Madison was watching the boys play basketball, and one of my little cousins bumped into her and knocked her over. She got a nice scrap on her nose and her knee. She kept telling people, "That guy, he just tipped into me." It was cute too because my cousin Allie is 4 months older than Madison, and she cried just as hard as Madison because her "friend" was hurt. Kids are so funny like that. Here is her nose and knee a few hours later.The pictures don't do it justice.

It amazes me how when you plan to do something, something else always changes the plan. I was planning on taking Madison this week to have her 3 year old pictures taken...Not with a scrap on her nose..:(

I guess we can wait another week.