Tiny Toms

Love these Toms, love their movement.

Lovelies

I love this catalog and I love this pillow.

need a pick-me-up?

I have been thinking and praying for my sister and her new twin babies these last few days. I am so glad to be her sister and am so proud of her strength and faith. Love you Liza.


Here are a few words of wisdom and encouragement I have read in the last few days...


"The Divine Shepherd has a message of hope, strength, and deliverance for all. If there were no night, we would not appreciate the day, nor could we see the stars and the vastness of the heavens. We must partake of the bitter with the sweet. There is a divine purpose in the adversities we encounter every day. They prepare, they purge, they purify, and thus they bless."James E. Faust



"You have access to the lighthouse of the Lord. There is no fog so dense, no night so dark, no mariner so lost, no gale so strong as to render useless the lighthouse of the Lord. It beckons through the storms of life. It seems to call, 'This way to safety; this way to home.' " Thomas S. Monson


"Always there are those angels who come and go all around us, seen and unseen, known and unknown, mortal and immortal...God never leaves us alone, never leaves us unaided in the challenges that we face. Nor will he, so long as time shall last, or the earth shall stand." Jeffrey R Holland

for my not-so-girlie girl

Jeans for the girl who refuses to wear anything other than a white t-shirt and skinny jeans . I'll get some flare into her outfit anyway I can!

All-Time Best Toy

I love peddle-less bikes. My babies were riding these at 2 and 3 years old, and balancing just like a real bike without peddles. Found one here at a great price!

Hurry! Sale ends 7/21 at 7am PET

Petites!

I've been working on some new petite headbands for newborns this last week. Can't wait to finish photographing them, I just have to paint a rental house first, yuck!!!

Old English Sheepdog

Meet Tessa. The newest member of our family. We have had dogs in the past but none quite like her. She was definitely the biggest investment and has been our most enjoyable. She's happy and smart and great with my kiddies. I think that's why this breed is referred to as the "nanny dog". We got a dog trainer to come to our house and teach us the basics, which I highly recommend. I feel like it's made having a puppy really easy.

Daddy's Dress Ups

I really like this tutorial~ There are so many long-sleeved button-up shirts hiding deep in that closet that would never be missed!

Definitely Half Full

As we celebrate our country's birthday this month I have been thinking a lot about my life. It just can't get much better. I was born in a remarkable time in the world's history, filled with privileges and conveniences that not many in the scheme of things gets to experience. I was born in a great nation that protects our freedoms (if you don't believe that, read Half the Sky and see what so many women around the world experience). My youngest is out of diapers, my oldest is starting to babysit a little, my kids are all happy and somewhat :) well adjusted. I have a religion that teaches me how to be happy and so many people around me that love me. I live in a beautiful place that's safe and clean.

There are so many things to make us happy and for some reason that seems like a fleeting characteristic. What makes you happy? Sometimes we all need a little reminder, right?

Here's a few things on my list today...

-warm weather

-holidays

-high-pitched baby voices

-reassurance from a preschool teacher

-sleeping in

-popsicles

-planning and thinking about upcoming family celebrations

-fresh paint on the walls.

Jump For Joy

Summer is finally here and I haven't tried a SALE like this before. Get $4.00 off any order over $10.00 at Baby Bintz. Now through July 7th.

Coupon Code: 4july

Have a great holiday weekend!

Image by Nicole

The Hunger Project

June is probably our slowest month here, but we were able to raise $66 to donate to The Hunger Project, a wonderful organization that empowers women to change their lives which in turn stops hunger. Thanks everyone!!!

My Brother

My brother returned home yesterday from a 2 year mission for our church. He served in Ventura, California where he shared our beliefs with the people there. I'm so proud of him and his service. What a selfless thing for a 19 year old to give up two years of his young life to help others find truth. Missionary work and sharing the gospel is a big part of our church. CJane explains it so much better than I could in this post. We have a great gift of knowledge that we want to share with everyone who wants to hear about it.

One of the things we believe is that when people are married for time and all eternity, they can be together forever, even after death. I went to a funeral today for a 29 year old man who left behind a wife of 2 years and a big extended family. What a sad day. Yet I know that there's a silver lining. This life is not all there is. His family will see him again. This isn't the end.