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Wednesday, February 11, 2009
night time photos
Pretty near bedtime last night the kids followed me into the bedroom and we were just hanging out. I decided to pull out my trusted camera and catch a few poses with my babies. Our room doesn't have a whole lot of lighting so that is why they are sort of dark but they still turned out pretty good I think. Whenever I used the flash it seemed to drown out our faces too much. I love my babies! The last photo is one I caught of Ethan playing with Dan's racquet ball racket case. He thought it was pretty cool. Please feel free to leave comments on any of my posts. I love reading them and it makes me feel good that someone else cares what is going on over here.
Monday, February 9, 2009
Kiera Portrait #2 progress
I decided to start another portrait last night of Kiera. It is from a picture I took when we went to the Portland Children's Museum back in December. It is coming along but there are a few quirky things with it that I need to fix. I forgot how hard mouths and lips are. And I am having a little trouble with a few other things. It is definitely going to take some more practice. I wish I had my teacher standing behind me critiquing my work for me. I learned so much more that way. I really need to stay on top of this. But I thought you'd like to see the progress I am making with it. 
Here's the updated picture that I promised. Doesn't it look so much better?
Here's the updated picture that I promised. Doesn't it look so much better?
Sunday, February 8, 2009
My Testimony
Today is Sunday and I am taking a moment to meditate and think. I stayed home from church today with sick kids and so I am feeling a little spiritually deprived. However, I am trying my best to remember why we have this day set apart from the rest of the week. I am so grateful for a day to focus my attention back on my Savior Jesus Christ. Life would be so pointless if I didn't take notice, and acknowledge that everything around me is because of Him.
I know that my Savior lives and that he died for me. I know that he loves me enough that he would give his life to save me, (just plain old me). I try to share that knowledge that I have with others around me because I know that he loves each of us.
It doesn't matter where we are in life, and it doesn't matter if we believe in Him. He still loves us and he DOES believe in US. He wants us to be happy. We just have to let him in our lives.
I know that families can be forever and that the relationships we make with our family members are the most important, because they are the ones who we will be with after this life. I am so grateful for my family and for a loving husband who supports me and shows his love to me and our children. I am so lucky to have found him, and look forward to the rest of eternity that I have to spend with him.
I am so grateful for my calling of being a mother. I am humbled that Heavenly Father would trust me with such precious spirits to look after and teach. I am trying my best to be a good mother to them and know that my responsibilities are great. I look forward to the challenge and know that we aren't given anything in this life that we can't handle. With that, I am thankful for the knowledge that my Savior is with me and is there to help me.
I am grateful for a prophet who guides us and teaches us, and am grateful for the scriptures. I know the Book of Mormon to be true. I have read it, and have prayed about it. I have felt the Spirit testify to be that it is true. I know that if you do the same you can also receive that witness. I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
I know that my Savior lives and that he died for me. I know that he loves me enough that he would give his life to save me, (just plain old me). I try to share that knowledge that I have with others around me because I know that he loves each of us.
It doesn't matter where we are in life, and it doesn't matter if we believe in Him. He still loves us and he DOES believe in US. He wants us to be happy. We just have to let him in our lives.
I know that families can be forever and that the relationships we make with our family members are the most important, because they are the ones who we will be with after this life. I am so grateful for my family and for a loving husband who supports me and shows his love to me and our children. I am so lucky to have found him, and look forward to the rest of eternity that I have to spend with him.
I am so grateful for my calling of being a mother. I am humbled that Heavenly Father would trust me with such precious spirits to look after and teach. I am trying my best to be a good mother to them and know that my responsibilities are great. I look forward to the challenge and know that we aren't given anything in this life that we can't handle. With that, I am thankful for the knowledge that my Savior is with me and is there to help me.
I am grateful for a prophet who guides us and teaches us, and am grateful for the scriptures. I know the Book of Mormon to be true. I have read it, and have prayed about it. I have felt the Spirit testify to be that it is true. I know that if you do the same you can also receive that witness. I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
Friday, February 6, 2009
Peek a Boo Ethan
About a week ago I posted a picture of Kiera underneath her toy bin. Well today I am posting a couple pictures of Ethan taking after his big sister. He loves to explore as well and recently has a fetish for the laundry hamper. He likes to crawl in and peek back to get a reaction from whomever is watching him. It is so cute!
Redone Ethan Portrait
I decided to redo Ethan's portrait today. It really needed to be done. Not only was is a bad picture but it got destroyed since I left my easel too close to Ethan's crib the other day. He pulled it down and into the crib. There was charcoal EVERYWHERE! Now that that is all cleaned up I have moved the easel out of his reach. Here are a couple pictures of the redone portrait. I'm getting it all back. I am just about back to the level I was at before. Just need to practice some more.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
25 things about me
I did this for my Facebook account and thought it would be a good blog too. Here are 25 random things about me.
1. I love love love fruit snacks. They definitely aren't just for little kids.
2. I graduated with a Bachelors degree in Art from BYU-I
3. I went skydiving for my eighteenth birthday.
4. I like to snowboard, rock climb, repel, para sail, ice skate and go hiking.
5. One of my most favorite places to be is anywhere there's a waterfall!
6. For our honeymoon we went hiking.
7. when I eat pudding I have to eat it from the bowl evenly and carve even lines in it. I can't just scoop it out from the middle.
8. I have diagnosed myself with dyslexia.
9. my least favorite chore is to do dishes. I'd rather clean the bathroom.
10. I'd rather have a starburst candy than chocolate any day!
11. I hope to one day illustrate a children's book.
12. I can decorate cakes and make flower arrangements, and spent 4 years decorating weddings. Maybe one day I'll start my own business.
13. I never read for fun until after I got married. And even then it isn't my favorite thing to do.
14. When Dan and I were dating he asked me how many kids I wanted to have. I said twelve! I think I have changed my mind :) Six sounds better.
15. I used to play the violin in Junior High but quit because I didn't like the teacher. I regret it.
16. I want to learn how to play the piano
17. I grew up in a family that did foster care since I was 10 yrs. old. So technically I have over 40 brothers and sisters.
18. I was a job coach for a summer and worked with people with disabilities. It was a very fun job and I learned a lot.
19. I have never colored my hair. I have only had highlights done twice.
20. When I am upset I tend to clam up and keep it in. If anyone wants to know what is wrong they have to pry pretty hard.
21. I make really good chicken enchiladas, and homemade pizza.
22. I have never gotten a speeding ticket or any traffic violation but I have sped a lot!
23. I bought my wedding dress and went ring shopping with my mother in law before Dan even proposed.
24. So far my least favorite thing about raising children is potty training.
25. My favorite color is red. And am glad I came up with 25 things about me.
1. I love love love fruit snacks. They definitely aren't just for little kids.
2. I graduated with a Bachelors degree in Art from BYU-I
3. I went skydiving for my eighteenth birthday.
4. I like to snowboard, rock climb, repel, para sail, ice skate and go hiking.
5. One of my most favorite places to be is anywhere there's a waterfall!
6. For our honeymoon we went hiking.
7. when I eat pudding I have to eat it from the bowl evenly and carve even lines in it. I can't just scoop it out from the middle.
8. I have diagnosed myself with dyslexia.
9. my least favorite chore is to do dishes. I'd rather clean the bathroom.
10. I'd rather have a starburst candy than chocolate any day!
11. I hope to one day illustrate a children's book.
12. I can decorate cakes and make flower arrangements, and spent 4 years decorating weddings. Maybe one day I'll start my own business.
13. I never read for fun until after I got married. And even then it isn't my favorite thing to do.
14. When Dan and I were dating he asked me how many kids I wanted to have. I said twelve! I think I have changed my mind :) Six sounds better.
15. I used to play the violin in Junior High but quit because I didn't like the teacher. I regret it.
16. I want to learn how to play the piano
17. I grew up in a family that did foster care since I was 10 yrs. old. So technically I have over 40 brothers and sisters.
18. I was a job coach for a summer and worked with people with disabilities. It was a very fun job and I learned a lot.
19. I have never colored my hair. I have only had highlights done twice.
20. When I am upset I tend to clam up and keep it in. If anyone wants to know what is wrong they have to pry pretty hard.
21. I make really good chicken enchiladas, and homemade pizza.
22. I have never gotten a speeding ticket or any traffic violation but I have sped a lot!
23. I bought my wedding dress and went ring shopping with my mother in law before Dan even proposed.
24. So far my least favorite thing about raising children is potty training.
25. My favorite color is red. And am glad I came up with 25 things about me.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Alphabet Video
I promised I'd upload the video of Kiera singing the alphabet when it was done. Here it is. Kiera is growing up so fast!
ALPHABET VIDEO
ALPHABET VIDEO
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