My SEVENS...

7 things I can do:
1. Read a book in record time- of course I let everything go by the wayside, but I love me a great book!!
2. Run 7 miles- I am training for a half marathon in January and seven miles is the most that I have ran so far...
3. Be a good friend-I will do just about anything for those that I love.
4. Love my children-They are my world. I know that every mom feels this way, but I love the fact that I offer my children my perfectly imperfect love
5. Sew- It is mostly squares: ie... curtains, pillowcases, blankets, bags. But man can I sew a square
6. Digital scrapbook. When I first started I was crazy obsessed. I have since put it in perspective, but I love to make those cute pages.
7. Public Speak. I am not saying that I am good at it but, I love to speak in public.

7 Things I CAN'T do:
1. French Braid, nothing puts me in the worst mood then trying to french braid Gracie's hair. Once a year I think, Oh I can totally do this, it isn't hard at all. I try it a couple of times and then give up... oh well :(
2. Stop swearing, I don't say the BAD words, but I do like to throw a couple of H's and D's when the S hits the fan, hee hee
3. Diet, I have tried to stop eating sugar. I lasted for 5 days and then ate a ton of sugar... Oh my
4. apparently lose weight, I have no idea why (please refer to #3)
5. Stay on a schedule. I am just a fly by the seat of my pants kind of a girl
6. Get my little Gracie to bed on time.
7. Get rid of my Catholic Guilt!!! I feel guilty just for about everything I do that is somewhat breaking the rules. I still get sweaty hands when I take outside candy into a movie theater.

7 Things that Attracted me to my Husband
1. He is as cool as a cucumber. Brandon never gets rattled. He is always in control and is able to think through things and not overreact. One day I hope I can have that attribute.
2. His sense of Humor. No one can make me laugh as hard as my love. He says the funniest one liners, there have been times that I have had to run to the bathroom so I don't pee my pants. (Brandon if you are reading this, I am still funnier)
3. He is very smart. Brandon teaches me so much. I still did score higher by one point on the ACT, hee hee.
4. He honors his priesthood.
5. He is a softy. Both times that we have spoke in church he has cried. When he does that it melts my heart.
6. He is an amazing Father. I have never seen someone love their children so much. He waited 31 years to be a father... and it shows
7. He's so CUTE... that dimple and smirk, How could I not fall for him. The first time that I say him I thought, "Not what I expected, but I think I kind of like it!"

7 things I always say:
1. Perfect
2. Seriously
3. Just one minute
4. Fantastic
5. What the H!
6. Babe
7. Parker, get Down!!

7 Things I love to eat:
1. Pizza, pepperoni
2. Brownies
3. Peanut M&Ms
4. Chocolate Chip cookies
5. Cake Doughnuts
6. Peanut Butter Bars
7. Chimichunga & Diet Pepsi
I you couldn't tell, I have somewhat of a sweet tooth. And I really like to keep on my baby weight.

7 People I am tagging:
1. Korindi
2. Jen
3. Stephanie
4. Staci
5. Jess
6. Ariane
7. Lindsay

HAppY HaLLowEEN

Just a couple of pictures from our Happy Halloween...

Gracie Turns 5- Where have the years gone?

My sweet little Gracie has turned 5 and I am thinking...

where have the days gone?

I can't believe it!!! She has taught me so much in the five years that she has been on this earth. She has taught me unconditional love, patience and a renewed innocence. She constantly makes me smile with all of her character, spunk and sass. She loves to draw and I must say she is amazing at it (she tested at a 3rd grade level). She is the best older sister to her two little brothers. She also has the sweetest heart. I am so glad that she is mine. I do see her as my best friend. Happy 5th birthday, we love you.

The big 3-7!!!

My wonderful husband/ sugar daddy turned 37. I can't believe how old he is, hee hee. He decided that he wanted to go hunting and because my situation (feeding the baby) isn't conducive to that, he spent the day with his best buddy Parker. They rode around looking for deer, singing songs and just hanging out. When he got home Gracie and I surprised him with the house decorated and some presents. It was so awesome watching him as he realized we got him the watch he always wanted.

Brandon was always great, don't get me wrong, he snagged me after all, BUT... with each year he just keeps getting better. I truly do love him more now then the day I married him, which I believe shows you that you made the right choice in a spouse. He is my best friend and my perfectly imperfect match. He is the best father to his kids, I don't think there is a dad that loves his kids more (I might be a little subjective!!!) We love him so much and we are so glad that he is all ours...

Thatcher's Blessing Day

Our sweet Thatcher got blessed on October 12. Brandon, as always did an amazing job. The only problem was that when Brandon got up to take him, I took the blanket and his binkie. Brandon got half way through the prayer and the Thatch started to cry. Brandon hurried and wrapped it up.

I was so proud of both of my men. Brandon said the best advice to our little guy....

That he would see himself how Heavenly Father sees him.