Everything You Missed... January 2017 Edition

Well...

you all missed a lot in January because I never posted!

It was a super busy and rough month.

Hopefully I can get my act together and start posting again.

We have some super exciting things coming up in the next couple of months,

so I should have plenty to talk about.

January was good!

It was super cold...

but it was good!

Ani is continuing to bring the sass in 2017!

  

Changing church times have this kid napping at the weirdest times.

I love her big bows!

He was not happy to be eating out...

Spencer started his final semester before graduation!!!

Aniston did the puzzle all by herself!

 Playtime in the bath.

Benson is totally into eating everything right now.

Not fun for Mom.

We didn't want to wake him to shop,

so we made it work.

Aniston ordered fish and chips and loved it!

I was shocked, 

but she talked for days about how yummy that fish was.

Benson had a string of sick days which meant I got lots of cuddles.

Benson also got his first black eye.

Sassy pants.

Handsome boy.

Sometimes Benson likes to rock a tiara.

The kids got matching ADIDAS outfits and they are adorable in them!

Benson also got his alfalfa trimmed right after this picture...

They LOVE each other!

We finally found the real Waldo in the land of Waldo's.

Just Face-timing with the smartest person I know.

Aniston is always asking me to take pictures for her.

I spy our half done dining room table redo in the background....

LOVE them!

And they absolutely love each other!

Not quite tall enough to see sister practicing.

Benson LOVES potato head toys.

Spencer and I do not love him pretending to be one.

More picture requests.

She is a cat lover...

FYI,

I hate all pets.

We had our parking lot scrapped and there was legit 5 inches of ice.

Hey bro!

 

Ani got to judge at Uncle Ryan's Speech and Debate tournament. 

They have children judge the retold stories and it was darling!

Burrito Ani getting loved on.

Benson is really struggling with nap time lately.

So much fun at JCPenny!

We seriously go there and tell our kids we're at Disneyland.

Haha!

I don't even know where she learns these things...

Snow ball fight!

Benson is crazy smart... and really strong.

My kids LOVE I know an old lady who swallowed a fly!

I love how he says Batman!

I am also obsessed with his little lisp!

She has a thousand secrets but won't tell me any of them!

They love this old cheer!

What did I tell you???

I do plan on talking about my Golden Birthday that happened last week,

or rather my Rose Gold birthday because Rose Gold is way better than regular golf,

but I have to get through the next two days and then my life will somewhat calm down.

Everything You Missed... December 2016 Edition

December is such a busy month for everyone!

It's a little exhausting.

But here are some of our moments that you may have missed...

Last family photo of 2016....

This mask is a part of our lives every day,

regardless of season.

 One of our favorite Christmas traditions is visiting Santa at the carousel!

Well,

it's one of Mom's favorites.

My kids do not like Santa.

 Benson showed us all how to correctly eat apple butter from Texas Roadhouse.

Just make sure you watch the video at the end of this post that corresponds with this picture.

It's the best thing ever!

Benson doesn't always like it when I have to work,

so he will just lay under the chairs in my office and watch me.

I busted our the Super Nintendo one day,

and Ani and I had a blast!

Benson struggled with his 3 year old appointment.

But I managed to get a smile out of him.

No shots!

Benson is a nose picker...

We are seriously going to miss our doctor here like crazy when we move!

He has seen both kids since birth and is basically the best!

I love it when they nap together!

Everything Buzz,

and his spinach smoothie.

Benson is CRAZY naughty!

Like worse than Ani ever was.

Sometimes,

he even will put himself in time out.

My mom took the kids during my all day Check-Out's,

so of course I had to FaceTime with them because I missed their faces so much!

Cute girl ready to bowl with Santa for her school party.

But if looks could kill,

Santa would be a very dead man.

Benson also has crazy emotions.

Also he doesn't love the snow so that may have played a factor.

 Abs of steel!!!

Aniston's go to picture face.

We went furniture shopping with my parents and Benson fell asleep.

He slept like that for at least 30 minutes.

 Pony rides from his best friend.

His hair!

Aniston had a Star Wars party at school before Christmas break,

so I grabbed a white sheet and whipped up a costume for her.

Open gym may save my sanity during the winter.

My kids are obsessed!

This girl is crazy!

Just swinging away...

Foam pits and kids are the best am I right?

Peace bro!

It has been so cold in Rexburg! 

Like -30 cold.

Our van doors froze shut.

Jesus will save everyone.

It never stops!

Awwww SNAP!

Benson's favorite word is "no",

it's super fun...

Spencer has been teaching Aniston the ways of the Karate Kid!

Furniture store sleeping.

We read Going on a bear hunt,

at least 3 times a day.

They love it!

The Holiday armadillo!!!

I am so excited that 2016 is over!!!!

Bring on 2017!

DAY 1752... My Word

A few years ago I picked a word that I wanted to represent in the new year.

and I LOVED that!

I thought it was fun,

and simple,

and an easy way to make changes without setting impossible goals.

I am so good at not reaching my goals that if it were an Olympic sport I would be Michael Phelps.

Because of that it's really hard for me to set goals,

because I assume I will fail.

I know that's awful,

but it's the way my brain works and it's the truth.

This year,

the word I have chosen is......

This is something that I have been trying to do for a while,

and I figure with a big move this year,

(guys, we are so excited it's insane)

it's the perfect time to simplify my life.

I'm not going minimalist,

or throwing out everything,

but I really just want to focus a lot more on memories and experiences as opposed to things.

It will be a challenge for me for sure,

but I know that it will greatly benefit my life,

and probably set a good example for my kids.

I tend to over-do everything and clutter up my life with everything,

and it stresses me out,

makes me crazy,

and it is not okay.

So I'm going to try to simplify holidays,

birthdays,

our home,

clothing,

cooking,

cleaning,

church callings,

everything basically.

I'm hoping to teach myself that it's okay to say no if I am already feeling burdened down.

I'm hoping to feel less stress and more peace.

I'm hoping to develop healthy habits and schedules.

I'm hoping to make outstanding memories with my family.

I'm hoping to instill good habits in my children.

I'm just really hoping I can do this.

And if I can only do it in 1 area of my life,

that's enough.

No pressure right?

WHAT'S YOUR WORD FOR 2017?