Cute kids

I haven't posted pictures in a while, mostly because my kids turn their backs to me whenever I get the camera out. :( But here are a few I took yesterday for fun

I love Drew's eyes!

Look at those eyelashes. Lucky Girl!!

Here is a picture of my Mom and Andrew from when she was here last week

Giveaway Winner!!

Okay, I still haven't decided on a title for my blog, but the winner for the most creative idea is.........drum roll please..........JESSICA!! I'll email ya. Thanks for all your help guys!

Here are a few other crazy ideas for titles I am throwing around ( in addition to Jessica's LAUNDRY ). Tell me what you think.

  

 1. Bubble Wrapped-this is a funny one to me because if he could, Andy would have EVERYTHING we own bubble wrapped, plastic on the couches, plastic on the carpet,...etc. He would even bubble wrap the kids!

  

2. Oh Happy Day-Don't ask me why, but I have had this song in my head ever since I saw Sister Act (I'm not sure if it is #1 or #2). The one where she teaches the school choir. Random, I know, but I ALWAYS sing it.

3. Sugared Tales- I was trying to come up with something creative by combining "snips and snail and puppy dog tails" with "Sugar and spice and everything nice." This is what I got

4. My friend suggested "Mediocrity" for a title today because I was telling her how I feel I am not really good at anything, I just dabble in a lot of things. She was just kidding of course, but it fits!

Okay, now you can see why I needed help :)

hAPpY BiRtHDaY!!!

You are an amazing husband and father. We love you so much. 

Happy 29th Birthday!!

Love, 

Lauren, Avery, and Andrew

Last Call!!!

Anyone else have any entries for the giveaway? Come on people, I know you are all really creative!! Throw a couple titles my way! :)

In other news, I got dressed for church this morning and Avery says " Mom, how come you always wear that?" nice. ummm, do you think it is time to go shopping for some new church clothes? Does anyone else out there have as hard a time as I do finding stuff? Where is a good place to find skirts and dresses?

GiVeAwAy!!

Thanks for all your input about the whole going private issue. For know I have decided to stay public, but take a few precautions. I am going to take our last name off of the blog. Here is where the FUN GIVEAWAY comes in. I can't think of anything fun/create/cute for the title, so I am leaving it up to you guys! :) (Or maybe I am just too lazy to think AND I want an excuse to do a craft project). Just leave a comment with your entry (be nice please), and you can enter as many times as you want. The winner will receive something made by yours truly. I promise it will be good. I will tailor the prize to fit the winner. Possible prizes include: Hair bows and headbands, Cute Fridge magnets to match your kitchen, a crayon roll to tote your kiddies stuff in style, or whatever else I feel like doing (suggestions for the prize also welcome). The winner will be picked next Sunday. Please enter so I don't feel like a dork ;). Thanks everyone!

Photo Tip

****Use your flash outdoors on a really sunny day!***

Why you may ask? Bright sunny days are actually bad for taking pictures because the sun creates harsh shadows. If you look at the pictures of my kids at the park a couple posts ago, you will see what I am talking about (I actually even lightened them a little in photoshop, they were a lot worse). If I had remembered to turn on my flash, the pictures would have come out much better. The flash fills in the dark shadowed areas. The best thing to do is find shade, but if that is not possible, just turn on your flash and snap away! Just thought I would share!

bRoThEr, BuDdY Boy, BoOgEr Boy, DrEwDreW

Andrew turned 15 months yesterday. I can't believe it. He is getting so big. Why do they grow up so fast? He is such a good kid and makes me laugh all the time. I can't get enough of him! 

I found Andrew underneath the deck stairs eating rocks. Gross, but too cute.

This picture seriously makes me laugh, I don't know why. Andrew loves anything that has a steering wheel.  I got this Little Tikes car on a tree lawn (Cleveland talk, I'll explain it later) a few weeks ago, and he loves it! I think it is a combination of the drool dripping dow his face and the daydreaming expression that kills me.

Andrew is such a sweet little boy and wakes up happy from his naps most of the time. today was such a day and I had to capture his cute face.

   

i hEarT PeDipEdS!!

Okay, I just had to share these shoes with you guys. They are my all time favorites. They are called Pedipeds and they have soft soles and are So cute!! I found them online but I think they sell them at Nordstroms.

My Mom got Andrew these ones for his birthday

The Baby girl ones are to die for

They just came out with toddler sizes too


If your kid needs shoes, don't tell your husband and splurge on these;)!!  Here is the link so you can check out all the cute styles

  http://www.pediped.com/Product/CategoryInfo.aspx?cid=23

it's a beautiful day in the neighborhood!

The weather has been so nice these last couple of days! We finally got to break out the short sleeves and leave the jackets behind. We decided to take advantage of the sunshine and headed to the park with some friends.

wE LoVe GrAnDMaS!!!

Both Avery and Andrew have been on cloud 9 because Grandma and Great Grandma spent the last week spoiling them. We had so much fun and enjoyed their company immensely. I just wish I had taken more pictures. We did a little shopping, went to Kirtland twice, ate lots of good food, watched "Enchanted" 4 times, watched general conference, and played outside (Spring is finally here!). It was a blast. thanks Grandmas! Avery wants to know when you are coming back?! :)

The first night we watched Enchanted Andrew snuggled with his great Grandma for a whole hour without moving. It was SO cute. I don't think he has ever stayed still for that long

Playing Ring around the rosies outside the Kirtland Temple 

Avery and Andrew knocking on the temple door waiting for the Grandmas to come out