Easter 2012

We had such a fun Easter this year. The kids were spoiled by the Easter Bunny as you can see

Nixon showing off some of his prizes from his basket.

As you can kinda tell, the Easter Bunny hid eggs all over the house. Nixon was more worried about getting his Lego Guy put together that he didn't want to find any eggs. I had to bribe him to look for them, and even then he didn't find very many. I ended up picking up a bunch of leftover ones and keeping them to myself. 

Gwen showing off her sweet new Easter dress, and bow. 

I didn't get a picture of Nix in his Easter outfit because he was too excited to come home from church and play with his new baseball and bat. And lets be honest, we never make it to church on time so there was no time to take any pictures before we left. 

Nix in his cute new spring outfit, complete with a red punch mustache. 

Nix showing off his new bat. We signed him up for his first year of T-Ball. Daddy was so excited to teach him some of his tricks to be a great ball player. They headed outside right as soon as they both got changed out of their church clothes

How to throw the ball like a "man," not "like a girl." 

Practicing hitting the ball off the Tee. Nix still needs to figure out how to hit the ball itself and not just the tee. Cute little ball player!

Gweny sitting up big in her cute new spring outfit. She is growing was too fast! 

After Nix and Daddy practiced some ball, Blake had to go work at his part-time job and the kids and I went to visit family. 

Unfortunately I forgot to take my camera so I didn't get any pictures.

First we went with Blake's family to Woodland Park where we had dutch oven and burgers. We also played some fun games and the kids went on an egg hunt. 

After that we went to my parent's house, ate more food, and hunted more eggs. 

Lets just say we had eggs coming out of our ears!~

It was also so fun this year to try and explain to Nixon the true meaning of Easter and why we Celebrate it. 

I'm so thankful for the knowledge that we have a Savior that was crucified that we might be forgiven for our sins. And even more that he was resurrsurected. This shows us that we have the opportunity to live for Eternity with our Loving Heavenly Father, and especially with our families. 

I am so Thankful for this Knowledge!

CLICK HERE for a Beautiful Testimony from our Prophet!

Dressed up for Christmas

This Year we were so excited that Christmas Day fell on a Sunday. It was the perfect reminder for Nixon what Christmas is really all about. The Church decided to only hold Sacrament Meeting so we could spend time with our families on Christmas Day, but it was a beautiful Sacrament with lots of uplifting beautiful music and awesome speakers that helped us remember our Savior!

The kids got some adorable Christmas Church outfits.

It's always kind of a challenge to get some decent pictures of the kids, and I am not a photographer at all, so needless to say we have to snap quite a few to get a good shot.

Me: "Nixon smile!"

Me: "Nix look at the camera!"

Me: "Nixon! Quit being so silly and smile for Mommy."

SUCCESS!!

And of course trouble with the babe as well.

Better... Showing off her newest trick, bubble blowing.

Best place to be! In Daddy's arms, with a bink!

I have the cutest family! Don't they all look great on such a special day!

Blessing Day

On January 8th Gwenyth Ann received her Baby Blessing. It was the most sweet and beautiful blessing that Blake gave. I don't think there was a dry eye anywhere, not even daddy could hold it all together.

The night before we took a few pictures of Gwen in her dress, first to make sure it would still fit her (although I'm not sure what we would have done with that late of notice if it hadn't fit her.) And partly because we have 9 o'clock church and knew that we wouldn't have time to take any in the morning.

Sorry the lighting is super duper weird in all of these.

Such a pretty lady!

Has to have all the girly trimmings. Bracelet and...

Shoes

I took this picture of her right after she woke up. She is such a happy baby first thing in the morning. She knew it was a big day and she was so excited for it!

After the blessing at the church everyone filed over to our house and crammed into our kitchen/living room for some yummy breakfast. Here is a picture of the spread.

It was delish... I wouldn't expect anything different from my "party throwing family."

We had baked french toast (yum) lots of fruit, muffins, cookies, and of course milk and juice.

And here is some of the hooligans that came for the free food.

Aunts and Uncles, brothers and Grandparents, friends and family

We are so blessed for all the amazing people and family that we have in our lives!

Lisa, Haden, and Megan. (two of my beautiful friends and Megan's hubby, in case you couldn't tell Haden not only has a beautiful wife, but he's got great hair as well)

Blake's "work husband" Josh. He acts like he doesn't like him in this picture, but Josh is one of Blake's closest friends and he spends most of the day with him because they work together. I think that Josh gets to see Blake more often than I do.

This was the best picture I could find that really shows off Gwen's beautiful dress. We had a hard time finding "the right dress" but when we saw this one we knew it was the one.

Her First White Dress!

Two of her silly Uncles, yeah she is not too sure about the one in the back!

Grandma and Grandpa Great (My Grandparents) Somehow I didn't manage to get a picture with Blake's Grandparents holding her. In my defense, I don't think I was the one managing the camera at this point so I am not taking the blame.

4 Generation Photograph. I am so thankful that I am able to take one of these sweet photos! Love you Mom and Grandma!

Grandma Nancie with her little girl! (Once again, I was not managing the camera, I'm actually really sad that I don't have pictures of my dad, the rest of my brothers, or any of Blake's family with her)

My sweet little family!

I'm so thankful for the knowledge that I get to spend Eternity with not only my little family, but all of our extended family as well!

New Years Goals

Ok... So I know that it is like a month into the new year already. And quite honestly, I am not a fan of New Years "Resolutions." Mostly they are just stupid things that people want to accomplish throughout the year, with the main focus on weight loss/getting ready for suimsuit season. Well, I know that I'm not going to loose any weight, and I'm sure a bikini won't look any better on me in six months then it would now, so I'm not going to waste my time on silly resolutions.

Instead I wanted to make a goal for myself, one that I honestly think I can achieve. It's kinda silly really but here is the scoop.

• At least once a week, or more if my mood allows, I want to blog about something cute, funny, or just downright awesome that my kids do. And it can be anything!
• Read some form of scripture everynight, even if it is just a single verse. I really want to read the BOM again, I did it years ago when President Hinkley challenged everyone to do it, but it is by far time for me to do it again. Plus I got this beautiful new set of scriptures, I am officially a Tingey, here is proof!

Plus the pages look a little bit dull, they need some life to them.

• Another goal I have for myself is to be more patient, I am by nature a very impatient person. It is one of my biggest flaws, and I need to learn to be better at it. -Actually, I think I am doing a great job at this one at the moment, I have forgotten how many times I have walked Nixon back to his bedroom now. So help me, If Blake lets him nap until 7:00 one more time I'll have his neck! ;)

There, I think that is a great start. Some goals that are realistic and I know I can accomplish them.

Anyone else have any goals?? Share please!