Whew!

So things are really coming along in the house, walls are being retextured, popcorn ceilings are coming down, and paint might just go up soon! On top of that Lane is going at full speed to chop all his corn. He's even enlisted my help a few times to drive the semi beside him - yeah. its as scary as it sounds. i try, i do. But for the life of me i cannot back that thing up. Its a little intimidating, you know, when you could crash into your husband's $60,000.00 dollar corn chopper!! not a big deal...that man has too much trust in me! so i may not be the best driver ever but at least its half done. After the corn Lane said he'd help me with anything on the house - and notice i'm putting this in print so i can hold him to it later...

Here is Great Grandma and Grandpa coming to visit little Locke yesterday. I have to say these two people are the most kind, giving, and loving people ever. I would even say they pretty much hold the family together - if you remember from Locke's blessing dinner Grandma was the first and last one out of the kitchen?? amazing. I love them so much. and i love how they love their great grandkids so much!!

ahahaha locke - he stared at Grandmas glasses the entire time!




cute little profile....and notice he's in a high chair. FOR THE FIRST TIME!!

Awww! such a cutie. we had to make him smile of course!!

and again!....

because when it came to actually eating the food he was not a fan. at all. like gagging on every bit.


Aw, i just LOVE that little face!

One little thing i've been working on, these new hats to use up some of my yarn - since we'll be moving soon (fingers crossed!!!!!!) i've had to go through all my stuff. These will be up for sale at the Holly Fair at the beggining of november here in Rosy.

Free Thing!!

ok, so i just got informed about this AMAZING deal right now! who wants a FREE PRETTY BAKING dish??!?!? all you have to do is create a new account here at One King’s Lane and you will get a $15 credit to spend on whatever you want!! only pay 7.95 shipping!!
Rich people can pay $3 extra and get this pretty blue one. There are other shapes and sizes. Plus if you tell other people about it, and get a referral, you get a $15 credit {plus they still get their $15 credit}. How fun is that? Use my email so i can get some credit please!! shiatzu.junkie@gmail.com Go ahead and sign up at One Kings Lane and get your free cute loot, and come back here and tell me what you got. The offer is good through Saturday.

Starting renos!

What have i been up to lately??? well...making a mess, thats what. The popcorn ceilings are coming off just gloriously, and i was even able to recruit Lane to help me! why are guys so much stronger?? he could scrape off a whole room in 2 minutes flat. impressive...


ah, nice....smOOOOOOTh....and ready to get painted!!

annnndd....we tried really hard to get a cute picture of these studly guys after church. and...well I think you can tell what happened...

that screaming face means nap time!!

I can't help but try to capture every expression Locke has been having lately - It is so fun to see him try to figure out his emotions!!




sometimes he doesn't like it when we're trying REALLY hard to get him to laugh...

little pout...

big pout.

my latest creation from home ec class! a market bag, with a few necessary improvements. whats a bag without a girlie ruffle??



One more project i have to post - romantic girly cloth napkins. i am forcing lane to use them on sunday dinners. can't. wait.


I just love the little roses!

Its my birthday!

Seriously how do you not love that face??? The funnest part of being a twin has been there has always been someone to share life with, especially birthdays! With the exception of this year - Kennedy is now 9 months into her Sandy, Utah mission and it marks the first birthday we've spent apart. Its been different in a lot of ways, she had to share it with her companion and i had to celebrate with Lane and Locke. Its different, but not in a bad way. Different, because i'm sure she had just as much fun as I did - but at the end of the night i found myself thinking about the two of us and our relationship and life choices - Its funny to me how i just assumed things would stay the same, we'd always live close together, marry people who were alike, and go through every experience together. WOW - NOTHING has gone according to plan, but i couldn't be happier where i am now, and where kennedy is taking her life - she is the most motivated, giving, inspiring person i know and I could not be more grateful that we are lucky enough to be called twins. I'll never forget when we were 12 or so, sitting in church giggling throughout the entire sacrament meeting. Afterwards the Bishop handed my mom a note, and i remember me and kennedy were a bit scared of what it would say about us being irreverent! But in it he said how special it is to be twins, and that is should be considered the greatest gift heavenly father could give to us. And i've always tried to treat her like that - like my gift in life, someone who ALWAYS understands me, who can make me laugh for hours, and who i will cherish forever. Kennedy, seriously i miss you more than anything in the world, but i am so excited when we'll be reunited in 9 months!! happy birthday to you!!