Sunday, November 29, 2020

Dog Lover

Sutton loves, loves, LOVES the dogs.  When he isn't busy terrorizing Babe and Autumn, he carries around his stuffed dog, Shelly.  I really need to do a separate post about Shelly because he loves her so much.  He has a crate for her with her name on it and everything.  

One of Sutton's favorite things to do is to cuddle the dogs in their bed.  One evening we were all watching a Christmas movie and he fell asleep with Autumn.  It was so sweet I just had to take a picture!

Sunday, November 22, 2020

Meeting Jaxon!

My niece, Briton, had a baby!  I can't believe that Briton and Jaron are now parents and that they made the cutest little boy - Jaxon.  Jennie and I planned a quick trip down to Vegas to go meet that sweet baby boy.  I soaked in all the baby loves and the bonus on top was getting to spend so much time with my family.
All of my nephews are like grown men.  I hate it!
We did our fair share of crafting for one weekend.  We made shirts, keychains, and tumblers.  Amy's poor house was thrashed...apparently we aren't the cleanest crafters.


I brought us matching Thanksgiving/fall shirts so of course we had to snap a few photos.


Now back to what really matters...precious Jaxon!!!  He was still so tiny and it seems like forever ago that my boys were that small.  

In the mornings my sisters would come snuggle up and chat in my bed.  Sisters are the best.  Seriously THE best!
Look how cute our Christmas tree shirts turned out!
And a pic of the keychains -


Being at Amy's house was chaotic and full of laughter and perfection!

We also got to spend some with Logan's girlfriend, Amarus.  She's the cutest and I loved getting to know her better.
We cheered on Tristan at his soccer game.  They didn't win but he drew a penalty so I was proud ;)
Chad took the boys on a "guys weekend."  They loaded up and went camping.  We video chatted and their faces said it all.  They were all smiles and you could feel how important this time with just their dad was to them.  
Chad said the campground was beautiful.  


This picture of them geocaching is my absolute face.  Those are three happy boys right there!!!  It always seems to feel like you are dropping the ball in at least one aspect of parenting but when you see your kids this happy you just know you must be doing something right.
Unfortunately for the boys the wind really picked up and they had to end their trip early.  They slept in the living room with the dogs (a rare treat) and all was well!
Everyone had a great weekend and we just may have to make Alli get-away/Guys weekend an annual thing!

Wednesday, November 18, 2020

This & That

We are enjoying lots of friend time lately.  The kids have missed playing with their friends and we have slowly opened up our circle to include more play dates.  It has been FABULOUS!!!
I have also gotten to spend a little time with some of my friends too.  These ladies are some of the best!
Chad and I celebrated 15 years of marriage!  I still can't believe it has already been that long.  We went out for a delicious dinner and enjoyed each other's company.  Love you babe!
My mom took Brayden and Vance on a bike ride at White Rock Lake.  She's the cutest, most active Grandma! 
Here is Sutton with his adorable little soccer team.  These boys played their hearts out, went undefeated, and had an amazing season!
How handsome is this football player?!  Vance is having a blast and I love watching him play.

Chad and I have been playing in another sand volleyball league.  It is so fun!

I spent a Saturday making some shirts for the family and Halloween costumes for Chad and me.  The boys love their new customized sweatshirts.

Chad and I area attending a 90s themed Halloween party and are dressing up as Power Rangers.  My favorite part is the belt I made!


One lazy Sunday afternoon we had a chocolate truffle tasting.  I had bought like 5 different kinds of truffles. We all tasted them and then voted on our favorites.  The winner was good old milk chocolate!


Chad and I spent a few hours studying candidates for the upcoming election and then went to vote.  Civic duty...check!
I had a birthday!  Chad got our traditional birthday banner and chalkboard sign as well as a few balloons.  I loved it and the boys' sweet cards.

For my birthday I asked Chad to make me a wood thing to hold our cups that I've made everyone.  Everyone keeps them in the fridge but they take up a lot of space.  I absolutely love what he made and the best part is the bottom.  All the boys wrote "love" and then their names.  Chad then used a tool he has to engrave that in the bottom.  It's perfectly adorable and it makes me smile every time I look at it!


My awesome mom treated me to lunch for my birthday.  She always knows how to make you feel special!
We ended our fall sand volleyball season as league champs!  It was a fun season and I can't wait for spring season.