Draper Temple Open House

We took our kids to the open house today. Since Tyler had been sick all week, we didn't dare have my parents watch the twinners like we had originally planned. Soooo, we attempted to take them. I think they would've been fine if we hadn't had to wait so long at the chapel where they keep you waiting and have a video. But we were there for close to an hour, so by the time we got there, they'd had it. After about 15 minutes touring, Kev decided to leave and wait for us outside. It was a good experience to take Amber and Tyler through so they could see what it was like in there. I remember when I was little going through the Jordan River temple, so I wanted my kids to have a similar experience. It was beautiful and so peaceful. I'm excited to go back!

TOP DOG!!!!!!!!!

Today we went to a breakfast in honor of Amber and other kids that were awarded a Top Dog at school. It's a quarterly award for kids who have good academic standing, behavior, attendance, citizenship, etc. She has been dying to receive this since Kindergarten, and finally did! We were so excited when I opened the letter from the school that we both jumped up and down. Cheesy, I know, but it meant so much to her, I was more happy about that. She received a medal with an inscription and the certificate after the breakfast. It was a great day- she totally deserved it!

 

Happy 39th Birthday Mom! (Again!)

My mom turned 39 again today (she wishes!) We went out to dinner and then back to our place for cake and ice cream. Amber made her a cute bracelet that just happens to be exactly the same as hers (they both love purple) and we had fun enjoying each other's company. I'm so grateful to have her in my life and in my kid's lives. I don't know what I'd do without her. Love you mom!

A giggle is not always a good sign...

Amber, Tyler and I have been baking for the last few Sunday's in a row. I don't really enjoy baking, I'd rather cook. However, I do really enjoy the time with my kids, and they love it, so why not? Kev is usually gone, so we usually do our baking when the twinners are either sleeping or eating. Today I happened to do it when they were eating. Things were going well until we hear this giggle. It's not your normal happy, cute one, it was a mischievous one and I immediately knew something naughty was going on. This is what I saw....

She was so completely thrilled, I couldn't help but laugh and go get the camera. We finished the cookies, then took her to the bathtub. She had mac and cheese embedded in her hair...needless to say, it took a few washes to get it out.