Kid Pictures...There are a lot...because they were SO darlin!

Well, thanks to a darling neighbor who introduced me to FotoFly in Draper, I decided to take my FOUR monkies in for a photo-op. I could hardle wait to get the photos to post them for the world to see! Let's just say I loved it. I'm so glad I braved the experience all on my own with these four bundles of joy. They turned out so darling. Each little personality. I'm totally pleased and would refer ANYONE there. Ok, I know I don't have to post all of these pictures, but I am doing it for the grandmas, great-grandmas, aunt's, uncles and cousins that don't get to see these beauties as often as they should. Seriously, SO CUTE.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yes, he really is this darling and SUCH a handful. It's a good thing his little smile melts me!

 

 

 

 

 

He is as sweet as they come.

 

 

Our only princess.

 

 

 

Baby...Baby...Baby

I'm 6 months old!

Ben is pretty excited about getting BIGGER...let's just say this kid is a tank. Chubby, heavy, and totally adorable.

He watches everything you do!

I finally propped him up in the boppy to see if he could sit up and play. He couldn't sit...he more leaned, but he was SUPER happy for a few minutes in the new position.

I love this new phase of loving toys. He brings everything to his mouth and really is entertained. I love this chubby little guy!

Soccer Saturdays

Well we caved. We put our kids in soccer. I guess our lazy Saturdays will now consist of soccer games and whiny younger kids on the sideline. Honestly, it was awesome. It helps that the family also has all their kids on the teams, so it's always fun to sit in a camping chair, and visit with family and friends. Not to mention to enjoy this amazing weather. We all left with some really good sunburns! 

Alayna, Conner, Olivia

Yeah, he's an All-Star in the making. Let's just say that Jared is really hoping this is Jake's sport of choice. I think by next season he will have a better idea of what's actually going on. Let's just say you can tell this is his first attempt at soccer! So fun and entertaining to watch though.

Lovin the game treats and drinks!

Let me introduce you to the "Blue Dolphins...also known as the Fabulous Five-some" we were so lucky to get all 5 cousins on the same team! Yeah, for Coach Uncle Grady.

Alayna and Ashlyn...pretty much inseparable. These two "best" friends as Alayna says are so happy to play together. Jared is the coach for Alayna's team. He's loving it too. We were able to get 3 other girls the same age from the ward to play with them. It really is going to be great fun.  

Ah...sleeping baby on the sidelines. He fell asleep on my legs. Pretty much he was adorable. Caleb was a tad difficult to keep track of, chase after and keep entertained. I have learned next week I will bring a bigger stroller, more snacks, more water and sunscreen. Pretty much, I think I could get used to being a soccer mom. It was the best Saturday yet! As long as it doesn't rain I think we will really enjoy these next 7 weeks.

Make-over Update...

Oh, have you ever spent like an HOUR of your time on a post...to have it not upload. I could scream. Between you and I, I did just that. Wasted an hour uploading, typing up detailed information on each picture...just to have it not work. AHHH Well, this time around might just have to be pictures and no ooey gooey details, because my personal computer time is gone.

The darling white lamp started the whole new vision and make-over of the room. I blame it on having a four-kid-mini-house-life-crisis. Being trapped inside with three sick boys and Alayna out of school I was determined to change a few things up!

Coffee table. Painted with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint, Aubusson Blue. LOVE it. It did end up lighter than I thought though. Just imagine if the camera could actually capture the right color. Because it's not bright blue or shiny at all.

Decorating is difficult. Why because who really has all the $$ in the world to buy everything perfectly matching and perfect? Well, not me. And now that I am done I'm not sure that is the best way to do it. Anyways, I stumbled upon a blog while researching refinishing furniture and this blog author was discussing how to decorate a home. I was intrigued by her writing skills and her ability to articulate my exact feelings on decor. Anyways, she pretty much said, "In life we can't have everything we think we want. In fact it's better to add to what we do have, with things you LOVE." Now she pretty much said to me, deal with free couches that aren't your perfect color or design. Just be grateful you have something to sit on. Simply add to what you have been given (which is pretty much everything in our house), and make it yours by adding things you LOVE. So that is exactly what I have done. I love the lamp. I disliked the coffee table, before when it was super ornate and goddy...but now, I love the designs and swirls. Totally love it. Beware other furniture...you just might be getting painted green, pink, orange...the chalk pain is the limit! Oh, how I love it!

Next story...Our first wedding anniversary Jared surprised me with this Entertainment center. He and I were at the early morning RC Willey Warehouse sale when I saw it. I knew I loved it. Simple, Big, dark and beautiful. I remember sitting inside of it, claiming to purchase it. As people walked up and down the aisle they would ask if it was for sale, I said, "No, we are just waiting for our salesman to write the ticket." Well, the truth was, I was trying to figure out how to convince Jared that I loved it and that the price was right (which it was) and that we really needed it! Sadly, I lost the debate. I had to be to work and so did he. I remember being totally emotionally attached to it and LOVED it. I was SUPER sad all day. The dumb thing was it was over furniture. Lame. I know. Anyways, I remember having the thought, "I wish Jared could be FUN and surprise me...too bad he's not!" Well, I got home and I remember seeing a shadow out of the corner of my eye...I dropped my bag out of total shock. I couldn't believe it. He really had got it for me. He put that post-it on it too. I remember starting to cry because I felt SO bad that I had the thought he wasn't "fun" enough. As years have passed on I have been surprised when I didn't expect to get what I want, from him. He is still just as wonderful as he was our first year of marriage!

Thankfully he was totally okay with me painting it white too. He said, "Hey, we've had it for 10 years, what is it going to hurt?" Nothing at all. Thankfully this chalk paint is AMAZING and it turned out great!

My entry table...once dark brown. Now blue...I put some decor up on the top, not sure what's going to end up there. This is just for the picture.

Love this bird house. I totally got it on clearance at hobby lobby. I've had it forever just waiting for somewhere for it to go...

I'm attempting to get you the right color...I still don't see it on the computer.

The over all view. The decor on top of the entertainment center is changing. I have something else in mind, but I just need to leave the house to go get it...

Happy Ben loving the new room. Ok, he totally loves me, that's why he's smiling!

Random pillows...they brighten the couches.

This is my favorite pillow.

Just a cute corner on the entertainment center.

Favorite bird and vase...

Last but not least, my chunky mirror I got...it was once black, now blue. LOVE IT.
Ok, that's it folks. Sorry you got the short non-detailed version, but at least you got some more pictures! It's been really fun, thanks to all those that have helped me with my decor questions and tips.