I DID IT!

Well my little Karston is just growing up way to fast. We FINALLY are potty trained well at day time potty trained. He will go all day and take a nap and with no accidents. He is starting to finally tell me when he has to go potty and when he is done he cheers SOOO loudly I DID IT! It is so cute and let me tell you.... It is SOOO nice not having double diaper duty. Night time he is pretty good, but still sometimes gets in to deep of sleep to wake up and go so he still wears a night time diaper or under ware as we call them. He is now trying to sleep in his big boy bed, but still is pretty attached to his crib. Baby steps I guess. Good thing Jayden is tiny and still fits comfortably in his bassinet.
Well another big Karston event is that you always know there is trouble going on when a two year old is VERY quiet, and hiding. My sweet little handsome Karston decided he was ready for a hair cut, and apparently didn't want mom or anyone else to do it. You know cause he is a "BIG" boy now. See for yourself the results. He is pretty proud of his new dew! He looks at himself and says "I is hansome now" with a big cheesy smile! Love it!!!! So without further ado my handsome Karston!!!!

JAYDEN IS 6 MONTHS!!!!

My little love is 6 months. I can't believe how fast the time has flown. He just had his first taste of baby cereal the other night, and didn't quite know what to think. He licks it before he will open his mouth to eat it. So cute and funny. He is a VERY good baby. He loves to snuggle with mommy, and play with his brother. He loves to jump in his jumper, and LOVES LOVES LOVES music. When I take him to Sounds his favorite thing to do is watch Ronda lead. He likes to roll around on the floor and is a mover. He has the sweetest little spirit, and he is so very much my tender heart. He does not like loud noises or lots of comotion. He always wakes up with a cute smile and grabs around my neck tightly when I pick him up. I am so very lucky to be his mommy. We can't imagine our home without him, and we didn't know what we did while he wasn't here. He is a joy to me. He is my little love!
He is 14 pounds-1st percentile
24.5 inches-5th percentile
Head 17-45th percentile













We had some updated family pictures taken at the same time we did his 6 months pictures. I thought they turned out cute! Different with white in the background, but it is growing on me more and more. My family is the happiest thing in my life. Every day I count my blessings and they are always the first things I list! They fulfill my dreams everyday and I love them with all of my heart, and so much more!!!!

Our TURKEY feast!!!!!!!

Well these pics are backwards, but just as a heads up Turkey Day was an ABSOLUTELY wonderful day! Very successful as you can tell by the picture I took of my Father-in-law! Karston sneaking in some candy.. Little stink didn't eat hardly a bite of our yummy dinner just wanted veggies and candy. I guess he got a little something healthy right?!
This is little Aunt Helen, and Grampy! Kris was so kind and invited them to join us in our festivities. It was so fun having them there!
Aunt Helen was the most popular with the kiddos! They all loved her, as do we!
Cute little Turkey man and Blake have great conversations. Just wish we knew what they were saying! Blake your so cute! We love you!
Hello Turkey man! Your probably the yummiest turkey EVER!

Ryan liked Aunt Helen a lot. They played Trains together, and had to make sounds too! CHOO CHOO!!!
My AWESOME family! Love them all!
The 2 Turkey subs!
Handsome Porter man!
Our Feast! Thanks Kris and everyone else that brought stuff. Soo good, but I clearly didn't eat enough because I was craving it bad the day after!
It was nice outside so the Karston and Ryan played in the sandbox!
This cutie pie turned 3 on Thanksgiving. He is so dang cute and has the sweetest smile. I love him and glad he came to our family 3 year ago! Happy Birthday Ryan!
Hello Grammy! We love you too!
Grampy, Grammy and Jayden having a conversation!
Cute Garrett and Hannah!
Jayden playing a little ditty on the piano. Is he just not the cutest thing EVER!!!
Anyways that was our day. We had great family, Great food, and just soooo very much to be grateful for! I love my family so much, and couldn't be as happy and as complete as I am without them here! NOW time for my FAVORITE holiday besides my Birthday CHRISTMAS!!!! Love to all!

I am Thankful!

As we all know this week is Thanksgiving. I love this time of year. there is just a different feeling in the air. Maybe it is the fact that we get to spend time with our loved ones and create special memories, maybe it is just the fact that I LOVE Fall, or maybe it is just because for some reason this time of year you just naturally start thinking of how truly blessed we are. I have so very many things to be grateful for. This past year my family has been the recipient of SOOOO many great blessings that I would be a fool not to express my thanks and gratitude for them. So without further ado the things I am GRATEFUL for!
I am grateful for Jayden. This year we were blessed with his sweet spirit. He is truly a blessing and makes our home, and our family more complete. He is so happy and lately he has found his cute little voice. He tells me stories all the time, he has mastered rolling, and is slowly trying to sit up. He loves music especially the Lullaby I make up. His little eyes sparkle, and he is a great one to cry to or complain to, because he can't talk back so I am always right!!! Anyways I am glad that he is here and healthy. He had a rough go in the beginning but is a little pork chop now and I couldn't Love him anymore until the next day! Love you little Jayder Bug!
I am also VERY grateful for Karston. He is such a GREAT big brother. He is always looking out for Jayden. He is very quick to grab his Binky if he is a little sad or if he is REALLY sad Karston reminds me that he needs his bottel. He loves to help me give Jayden his baths, and change his diapers. He makes sure EVERY morning that he kisses his brother first and tells him good morning before he tells me. He helped Jayden learn how to roll over by rolling him over lots and then also laying on the ground and demonstrating it for him. He always reminds me how important it is to say prayers. He LOVES to talk to his Heavenly Father. I don't know how many times a day he comes a gets me and makes me stop and say prayers with him. Even though he has his 2 year old naughty moments. I truly love him and am so glad that he is my son!
I am grateful for Doug's new employment. He LOVES what he is doing and is so very good at it. I am grateful that because of his ability to work that I am able to stay at home. I know that I say that ALL the time, but it is so important to me. It is the only thing I have only wanted to be a stay-at-home mom for forever and now I am so happy I get to. He is a wonderful husband and goes the extra mile for his family. He respects me, and supports me in my activities and goals. I love him and am grateful I will be sealed to him for time and all Eternity.
I am very grateful for GOOD HEALTH! So many friends of mine have had a rough go this year with their health. I am so happy that I am able to do the things that I can with my kids, and enjoy the things they like to do with them. I am grateful I have the opportunity to have children. There are no words that can describe the wonderful moments when you feel a baby kick or see your tummy roll like waves when you lay down! Creating life is a beautiful thing and I am happy to have that opportunity to do so! I am grateful for the ability to chase them, carry them, play toys and games with them, and my favorite the ability to snuggle up with them and take long naps!!! I wouldn't know how to cope with things if I couldn't do what I do with them due to health problems. So I am ever so grateful for GOOD HEALTH!
I am grateful for Family! Blood related or not I have a WONDERFUL family. I consider all those I know family. Hurt when they hurt and am happy for them when great things happen in their lives. I truly believe that people come into your life for a reason and that we are lead to those who help us most to grow,and I know my life has been changed for the better because of them.
I could go on and on, but I won't. I will say the last thing that I most grateful for would be my sincere love and appreciation to my Heavenly Father. I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. We are in no means perfect but no one is. We have our own beliefs just like other religions have theirs. I make my choices in hopes of being a good example to others. I try my best to love those I come in contact with and to serve those who are struggling. I have a Heavenly Father who I know truly loves me and that all things that happen in this life are for my own good and that because of them I am able to grow. I know that President Monson is a true prophet chosen to lead us in these latter days. I am proud to be a member of this church and I am blessed beyond words because of it.
So as I said before I could go on and on because I truly am blessed, but just know that I don't take anything for granted. I love you all and hope that everyone has a very HAPPY and memorable Thanksgiving this year!

Halloween!

We were animals this year! Karston and Jayden were dogs as you can very well and I was a cat. Doug was the Animal Patrol. I personally think these are the cutest puppies I have EVER seen!

We went and saw Grandma Great. She loved the puppies to!

Jodi made some Brain Jell-O! Yummy!!!

Jonah did not really like the fact that his mom was holding Jayden. He kept looking at like he was terrified of Jayden. It was so funny! Oh Jonah we love you!

Cousins and Poor Jayden!

Jayder bug LOVES his jumper. He likes to swing back and forth and stuff. He is so cute! He also all of a sudden one night came down with croup. I have a baby sized rice bag so he lathered him up with the Croup vapor rub and laid the rice bag on top of him and he slept so soundly. Poor baby. Good news he was well by Halloween!
Jodi and Blaine had an appointment so the kids got to come over and play for a little while. Here is my Porter aka my "baby" he got mad at me when I called him Porter because I always call him baby!
Cute little Ryan. How I love that little face. Looks so innocent!
Oh Hannah Girl! Your so fun and have such a great imagination. I was a dragon and she was the princess. I let her in and out of the cage A LOT!
Then there is Karston. What do I say about him other then I love him!!!!
All 4 crazy fun kiddos!
The 3 Musketeers!
I send them out and have them run the length of the pasture to keep them busy!!! The funny thing is is that they LOVED it!!!

There they go! Baby Blake was also there, but for some reason his pic won't load. He is a little dolly too and I am glad Jayden will have someone to play with as they get older. I love them so much and love it when they come and play with me!!! They brighten my life so much. I am so glad we all live close so they can be great friends as they grow!