Snow Clothes

We have not had a good snow yet this year. Kinda disappointing!! We are all waiting for it. I decided to go through all the snow clothes to see what fits and what needs to be bought so that when it does snow we will be ready! Ari loved trying on her snow pants and boots and hat. She didn't want to take them off! She just waddled around the living in them! So cute! 

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Last year Ariana didn't like they snow too much. She didn't like sledding at all. Maybe this year will be different since she likes her clothes so much!
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I love these dark brown eyes!!
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Ari hasn't figured out that she needs to hold still when we take her picture. She says "Cheese!" but then moves too. It is funny taking pictures of her. Lots of blurred ones! Lots of pictures of her back! Adam did a good job getting a few great ones! 

One Month Old

Tori is one month old today. It's been a crazy, fast, fun, loud, month! On Sunday I took pictures of Tori. I am not good at photography, but I love it. I wish I had the eye for it. But I just don't. So I just look at pictures others have taken and try to copy! Hopefully over time I will get better, but so far it is not looking good!:) I am happy with how my pictures came out. So here there are.

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I love her sweet tiny hands!
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Do her eyes look blue? We are still trying to decided if they will be colored or brown.
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Love, love, love tiny feet that don't stink!! Her toes are so long! 
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This face always makes me smile!!
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So serious!
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I figured out how to do black and white pictures with photo shop. I need to play with it more so I can do more things with the photos I do take.
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I really love the black and white! If you look carefully you can see all the little hairs on her arm and back! So cute!!
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Of course Ari had to take pictures too. She was really cute and held still, which is not normal!
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Ariana's foot looks so big next to Tori's!
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Sharing Girl!

Ariana's favorite toy is her Pooh Bear. She sleeps with him and carries him with her everywhere. She loves him. One morning she tucked her Pooh Bear under Tori's blanket with her. It was so sweet to see her share with her sister!

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Back to School

Nikolas is feeling much, much better. He is not 100% yet, but well on his way. The worst thing is his breath! The doctor told me he would have bad breath for a few days. I had no idea it would be this bad! I didn't know breath could be this bad! His breath is horrible!! It is hard to even talk to him. Adam bought him mints to take to school. He went very happily back to school. He was ready! There is a certain girl that he missed! The mints didn't help too much yesterday. He said no one would talk to him. Today was better. His breath isn't as noticeable today!

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Thanks for all the kind words of encouragement and well wishes. He felt better knowing he wasn't the only one whose mother tortured her kids!! 

The Invitation

Adam's brother Nick is getting married in April to Donna. We all love Donna. She is a sweetheart and a great addition to the family! (Aren't they the cutest couple!!)

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Nick and Donna decided they wanted all their nieces to be flower girls in their wedding. Friday each of my girls got a personal invitation from them to be flower girls!
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My girls were ecstatic!! They ran into Adam's office screaming, "We get to be flower girls! We get to be flower girls!" They were so happy to get their own invitation with their name on it!! They know being flower girls means pretty dresses, pretty hair and a wedding. Ari calls it a bedding! "I go to a bedding!" she says every time she sees the invite! Her's is very crinkled and crushed!

The girls all called Uncle Nicky on Sunday to formally accept the invitation! They couldn't be more excited! Seriously my description is so lacking their enthusiasm. Thanks Donna and Nick, for making my girls feel so loved and special. We love you guys and we all can't wait until April!!!

Brown Day

Yesterday and today were brown day at preschool. The girls love these days. They love finding a shirt or shoes or pants or hair acessories that match the monthly color. They don't have many brown things so they had to wear the same shirt. 

They made turkey masks and turkeys out of cups! "It was a fun fun day!" said Britain.

This is Kalixta.
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And this is Britt.
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Happy Brown Days!!

Bridal Shower

My brother Jordan is getting married in Dec to an amazing lady. Michelle is a sweetheart. And super talented! We all love her so much and can't wait until she is officially part of the family. I say officially because it feels like she already is.

Last Thursday was her shower at Olive Garden. We got to meet her friends from work and school we hear great things about, have great food and lots of fun!
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Dentist Appointment

Ariana had her first dentist appointment today. We have talked about going to the dentist and practiced opening her mouth and counting all her teeth. She was so excited to go. She sat so still for the xrays, waited patiently for Britain and Kalixta to finish having their teeth cleaned and then climbed up into the chair. She opened wide and did great for the cleaning, but then wanted to get down. She did not like the flossing part or the flouride part. She sat still with her mouth wide open and big tears running down her checks. It was so cute and heartbreaking. She was trying to be a big girl. I was so proud of her. When the dentist came to count her teeth she did the same thing! I am happy to report the three girls have "perfect teeth" which means no cavities!! Yippe!! They get to go to Del Taco tomorrow with Dad and use their free kids meal coupon!

Ariana did enjoy brushing the donkey's teeth and playing with him. These are the only pictures I got.
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All the girls got new toothbrushes among other things. Ari was thrilled to get a Pooh Bear toothbrush and had to brush her teeth as soon as we got home!
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This was my sweet Tori the whole time at the dentist.
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She is a good baby. She just goes with the flow!

BYU Women’s Basketball

My little sister Marie plays on BYU's women's basketball team. At her game Saturday she got some playing time. She made a 3-pointer and had a defensive rebound. Marci took some great pictures for me to post. I know this is a little blurry, but this is her 3-point shot.

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She is number 31! We are so proud of you Marie!

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GO COUGARS!!!
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A Special Bond!

My brothers and sister enjoy teasing each other about who is the favorite aunt or uncle. Marci feels that since she was there when Tori was born she has a very special bond with her. Halloween night when everyone was here Marci was changing Tori's clothes and diaper. She had Tori on her lap when she squealed that Tori had peed on her. Unfortunately for Marci Tori peed in a very awkward place!!

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Yep, that's a very special bond Marci!!