Seriously, So Blessed = Blog Of The Year

So Eliza sent me a link to the most funniest blog ever!!! She had received it from her sister who probably heard if from someone who new someone who had talked to someone's brothers dogs uncles nephews next door neighbors aunts uncles ex wife who had heard about it at the nail salon. Anyway, it's totally fake, the author is anonymous and it's a freakin RIOT. A total spoof on Mormon wives and the way we are obsessed with our husbands, blogging, crafting, church callings, shopping and much much more. Just a normal day in the life of a Mormon mom I guess. Or let me rephrase that...probably more like a Utah Mormon mom! :) Her blog is called "Seriously, So Blessed" and well worth the read. She only started it in June as a joke and it has totally blown up. She has thousands of followers now, not to mention about 50-100 comments posted each day.

Cick here to watch a video of her (anonymously of course) on a local Utah news channel and click here to check out her blog or use the link on the side bar.

This is truly good times. Everyone needs a good laugh once and a while, even if it may be about ourselves. Thanks TAMN!! :)

Pizza Elmo

The twins got a birthday gift in the mail from one of Grandma Marlene's friends. It was a nice surprise. I had never seen this type of Elmo before but the kids just loved it. It sings and says jokes. They couldn't get enough. Lauren had the song down pat in no time and have been obsessed with it for days.

Birthday time at preschool

On Monday (9/22/08) we wanted to celebrate with Grayson at his therapy preschool. So Grammie Morby, Great Grandma Marlene, Lauren and I headed over to surprise Grayson with cupcakes for his class. It was a riot how the kids loved just having a "special" snack and sang happy birthday. Of course nothing we do isn't without some additional excitement and just as we were getting things underway, the school had a fire drill. So we loaded up and walked out to the curb. I quickly saw why there has to be 4 ladies to watch 10 kids. Here are some cute pics from our time at Graysons school. (I think his shirt says it all).




On Thursday (9/25/08) Grandma Marlene, daddy and I went to the twins preschool at Karen's home (Bright Beginnings) to celebrate their birthday at snack time. We brought the cutest decorated sugar cookies that we found at King Soopers. The kids were very excited to see us and really enjoyed their spotlight during snack time. We sang happy birthday and Karen made them cute crowns.....which they wore proudly.





I snapped a pic of these adorable paper dolls of the twins. We had worked on these a couple of weeks ago as homework assignments. Karen had them hanging from the ceiling through the room. I think they are so cute.

3rd Year check up

I just had to post these pics from the doctors this week for the twins 3 year check up. Keep in mind EVERY appointment thus far (and there have been many), has been pure torture....especially when it was just me - since I can't console them at the same time. The crying begins the second we step on to the scale till the end when we are getting our stickers. They were terrified of the doctor and the entire event would turn into a huge meltdown for the 20 minutes we fought through the process. Well apparently this has all changed. I have seen such a dramatic change in the twins just these past few months that even during Grayson's cast ordeal, we managed to have all appointments with no problems. He was great to say the least. Well their 3rd year check up was no different. Now of course they didn't get shots, but we only have a couple more years until that happens again. Anyway, I didn't know they gave them these hysterical smocks to wear for the check up....needless to say, the kids loved them and even wanted to take them home. If I wasn't the honest person I am, I would have figured out a way to snag a couple to take home. By the end of the appt they were saying "we love the dr's." Whew.....one huge hurtile down, now only a million more to go. (Now only if they felt the same about the dentist). Here are some cute pics.

Happy 3rd Birthday Grayson & Lauren

So my babies turned 3 this past Saturday, September 20th, 2008!!! Yep it was 3 years ago that my little twins entered this world at 10:24am and 10:25am. Our lives haven't been the same since.

We had their birthday party at the house and the kids had a great time. We did a craft project where they painted their hands on a canvass that I had pre-painted and hung ribbon from it so that the kids could put it on their walls as art. We had cake, opened gifts and just played. It was great. They have for sure gotten down the concept of gifts now. Lauren couldn't get enough and kept saying "more presents mommy more presents." That's when you realize that your kid probably has gotten too many gifts.

Here are some pics from their special day. You can see all the pics from their birthday and past months on our Snapfish website by clicking here.

Trick or Treat

So last week I went to an Enrichment Focus Group night at our wonderful RS Presidents house and she showed us how to make these adorable Trick or Treat banners out of scrapbook paper and some ribbon. Of course she came up with this idea on her own. She rocks. Anyway, I loved them so much I had to make more. I made 6 total - one of which says Happy Harvest. They take FOREVERRRRRRR to make and I have never cut so much paper in my life, but they are adorable and worth every minute. Here is a really bad pic of all of them across my table. I had to squish them in to get them on the table but when hung up they are so cute!!! I just had to show them off.

Three White Dresses Video

Yesterday was a busy day, Sat 9/20. The twins officially turned 3 at 10:23am and 10:24am. We had a long day planned with of course a great party and bbq for the family afterwards (tons of pics coming for that later). That morning however we went to a Stake Activity Day for the Activity Day girls ages 8 - 11, which I am a leader for in my Ward. Braxton and Darrian are in the program with me. Braxton gave a short talk about her commitment to finish the requirements outlined in the Faith in God program, which is part of Activity Day's. Anyway, it was a very special morning as the girls were able to do a service project for children of military parents and then we went into another room to learn more about the temple and the importance of completing all the programs and goals the church has set up for the youth in order to live a happy life and get to the Temple someday.

I am copying Michelle's idea of posting this to my blog because I think this is something everyone should see, but here is a video that they showed at the end of the program about three special white dress. Your blessing, baptism and wedding dresses. Three very significant times in girl/young womans life. Remember to mute my playlist so that you can hear the music. Hope you enjoy the video as much as we did. The church is so true!

Cute shirts

So I saw these adorable shirts at Walgreens the other day and couldn't resist getting them for the twins. Here is a couple cute pics of them in their new shirts with daddy before preschool Tuesday.




Lauren has started dressing up in Darrian's old princess play clothes. The twins are having a field day with the new attire. Unfortunately I couldn't post the pics of Grayson as he was in his birthday suit with several princess embellishments. It was hysterical. Here he is however in Mr. Rock Star mode. He loves his guitar.

Crazy Kids

So Grayson and Lauren found the guitar that I had bought them for their birthday and was trying to hide until this weekend. They had previously played with a friends barbie guitar and LOVED IT. So I figured this would be a great gift. Well after they had already seen it for a couple weeks and tried to string them along as much as I could, I finally gave in and just let them start playing with it. They haven't put it down since. Here is Grayson, in yet another Grayson outfit creation, playing his new favorite toy. Let's not overlook the sweat pants, with the dress shirt, tie and tap shoes. Hey my kid has style! :)


So I was out looking for Halloween costumes for Grayson and ran across this little ballerina outfit for Lauren and couldn't resist. She couldn't wait to wear it to dance class. Here are some pics from our 2nd night at dance. I can not even begin to express how much she LOVES dance. She really reallllllly enjoys going and it's all she talks about that entire day. She really does do everything the teacher asks and doesn't skip a beat. It is so adorable to see all these little girls in their outfits each week just having a great time. And once again, Grayson wasn't interested.

Time to change my shoes!

Here is my cubie where I keep my bag mom!

This is where Grayson spent his time - on the bench eating breath mints. ughhhh


So Heath has really been wanting to complete our 72 hour kits forever now! Well over Labor Day weekend, we hunkered down and did it. Potty trained the twins AND prepared our kits all at the same time. Whew we are good. :) We found these great clear back packs for $3 and figured they were the best option for each of the kids. You could see right into them and know exactly what you have at all times. I put their names in each and we hung them on the wall for easy access. I am currently finishing mine up and Heath is ready to roll with his huge Navy sea bag. It really did feel good to just get it done. We sure hope we never have to use them, but if we do then we are ready.

Trip to the Dentist

Well we had our first dental appointment today. Since the twins will be 3 in a couple of weeks I thought it was time that we at least get a quick check up and see how bad of parents we have really been. :) Lauren without a doubt was by far the best little princess ever. She did everything the dentist asked and then of course there was Grayson. Stuck to his dad like a bad tooth ache! Here are some pics from our experience at Dr. Frakums office.



That have this really cool camera that goes in your mouth and shows up on the screen. Lauren had hers done but daddy was behind the camera then so we didn't get a pic of her. They really liked seeing themselves on a montior and especially in side their mouth.