Spread the Love!

I saw this on Adrienne's Blog and thought I would give it a try so here is how it works.

I thought this would be something fun to do.

{Lucky you!}
The first five people to respond to this post will get something made by me! My choice. For you.

This offer does have some restrictions and limitations:
1- I make no guarantees that you will like what I make!
2- What I create will be just for you.
3- It'll be done this year.
4- You have no clue what it's going to be.It may be a story. It may be a joke book, autographed picture of myself, handmade bag, or a little invention of my own! I may bake you something and mail it to you. Who knows?
5- I reserve the right to do something extremely strange.

The catch? Oh, the catch is that you must repost this on your blog and offer the same to the first 5 people who do the same on your blog. The first 5 people to do so and leave a comment telling me they did win a FAB-U-LOUS homemade gift by me! Oh, and be sure to post a picture of what you win when you get it!}

Valentine's Day!

We had such a wonderful Valentine's Day! First we started out with a basketball game with Tanner and he did very well I was so proud of him. Then we headed home changed clothes and took the kids to Red Robin for lunch, they loved it. Jake was a little scared of the Red Robin bird that walks around, he wasn't really interested in eating just watching out for the bird to come around. After lunch we headed to pick up some heart pizzas for dinner and then came home and hung out for awhile. Every year we have a candle light dinner and the boys just love it. We had my parents up for dinner and we enjoyed having them up to spend Valentine's Day with us. After dinner we played some games and then settled down to watch a movie. I hope everyone had a wonderful Valentine's Day and now we can't wait till St. Patrick's day for our green dinner.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Things that I love:
1. My FAMILY I could not be who I am without them. I have a wonderful husband who I love so much and three sons that I love more than anything.
2. Watching my CHILDREN play sports, love the feeling of watching them and seeing them grow in so many ways.
3. My HOUSE, a place we can come to be together as a family and leave the rest of world outside a place of safety and a place where you feel loved.
4. My PARENTS they made me who I am today. I have the best parents in the world. They have always been there for me and my family. Love you mom and dad!
5. My BROTHER AND SISTERS they are honestly my best friends. I love spending time with them and laughing. My sisters and brother are such great examples to me and have always been there for me also. Love you guys!
6. And my IN-LAWS love them tons. They are the best people who have such uncondtional love for everyone. I counldn't ask for a better family. I love them all. Miss you tons!
We just wanted to wish each and everyone of you a Very Happy Valentine's Day and let you know how much we love each and everyone of you!

Our Trip to California

Last weekend we flew to Vacaville California to surprise Mike's sister Debbie. We went down with Mike's sister Suzie and her little family. We left early Saturday morning and meet over at the airport. Ryan is a pilot and got the chance to fly us down on the plan that he flies. We arrived in California got out rental cars and then headed over to surprise Debbie. She had no idea that we were coming. Suzie had told her oldest daughter and she then told her dad that morning so someone at least knew that we were coming. We had a tons of fun, the kids played with their cousins, went and grabbed some lunch at the In and Out(love that restaurant could eat like 3 of those hamburgers and fries) headed back to Debbie's her husband had to leave town so we hung out for a little while. Mike was supper excited to go to Vacaville this is where he served his mission. He took us around to see some of his mission. He could even remember where his apartment was. After that we headed to a fun little park and the kids played and played. The next day we got up and headed to the Jelly Belly Factory. It was pretty cool to see how they make the jelly beans. The kids loved it. We stayed for the Super Bowel and had a lot of yummy food and then headed home. We had a lot of fun and own Ryan and Suzie a big thanks for the fun airplane ride. And Debbie for letting us crash at her house unexpected. We love you guys.

The New and Improved!

So my dear husband has not cut his hair for months. He had a goal not to cut it until his parents came home which is in April. I can only imagine what it would look like if he really did that. I told he couldn't do that he would look like Grizzly Adams or worse. So then he decided that he wouldn't cut it until his parents came home in February for a baptism thinking that if he waited it would make his parents come home early and stay home. Well today I finally convinced him that whether he cuts his hair or not his parents are not going to come home until April. He really misses his parents being gone, but I think he finally realized they aren't going to come home just for him to cut his hair. So tonight we went clean and got a new look.
The before as if you can't tell

The after he looks so handsome

Happy Birthday Grandma!

I just want to wish my Grandma a very Happy Birthday! I love this lady more than anything. She is such a sweet and loving person. My children adore her and love their Grandma Fillmore. I honestly could not ask for a better grandma. She remembers every ones birthdays, willing to help anyone out, has enough love to share with the world, makes the best food, I love to hear her laugh and spend time with her, passed on the great trait of shopping, and has taught me so much throughout my life. I just want everyone to know how much I love her and much she means to me and my family and hope that when I am her age I am still going like she is and look as young as she looks. Love you Grandma! Happy Birthday!

Austen and Tanner!

Yesterday Austen's basketball coach called Mike and wanted to surprise the boys with a surprise visit over to where they were making the floor for the NBA All star Game. They all had to meet up at where he works and then they headed over to see how they make it and were able to take pictures with them standing on it. Austen was so excited when he got home. He can't wait to watch the game and say that he has stood on that floor before it was sent off. Tanner was also lucky enough to tag along with his brother and get some cute pictures of them together. I can honestly say that such small things brings kids so much happiness and excitement.

The Mom Song

PAUSE MY PLAYLIST AT THE BOTTOM AND ENJOY!

 

 

Warning!!!

Can you guess what this is!

Yes, burnt macaroni and cheese, Easy Mac to be exact. I have no idea what I was thinking until my kitchen was full of smoke and the smell was atrocious. I totally forgot to put the water in before I put it in the microwave. I know how can you mess up easy mac. Well I did. My house still smells horrible. It will take days to get the smell out. Even with windows open, candles burning and air freshener.

More Pictures

Snowy Days!

Yesterday and last night we got a ton of snow. The boys have been playing in it all day. Mike and the boys decided to go out and build a snowman since it is the best snow for building a snowman. They were so cute and we dug out our snowman stuff to dress him up. The boys named him Frosty.

Pine Wood Derby 2009

Tanner had his Pine Wood Derby today and his car did very well. He took 1st in all of the races and was so excited. Mike and him worked hard on the car and wanted to make sure that it would go fast. He also got the most aerodynamic award. Way to go Tanner!

Best of Friends

I absolutely love these pictures of Jake and Carter. I think they are so darn cute and the best of buds. They play so well together and are so funny how they play. They are almost 1 year apart. Carter's birthday is on May 28, 2006 and Jake's birthday is May 19,2007. They wear the same shoe size, same height, same size of clothes well most of them, the only difference is Jake has Carter on weight by like 7 pounds. I know Jake is a big boy, but wouldn't trade him for the world. Love them both tons and it will be fun to watch them grow up together.

New Friend at the Sorensen House

So today Uncle Blake called and had a great surprise for Tanner. I had a pretty good idea when he called since he has been trying to catch one for months while he is at work. Tanner was so excited he has asked for a pet snake forever. I know call me crazy, but what do you do when Uncle Blake shows up at your house with a snake can't tell the poor kid no so I guess we will try it for awhile. One thing to remember is for some reason are pets don't last very long. We have had a hermit crab, fish, gecko and now a snake. Tanner set him up in his cage from the gecko and made a nice little home for him. So call me crazy, but I guess making your kids happy is what counts right!

Wanted to wish my sister Chris a very Happy Birthday! Hope you have a great day filled with lots of Birthday wishes! Love ya!