Mason's first Pet

So a couple of weeks ago Mason learned about being thankful for fish in his Primary Class. His teacher then gave each of the kids a real fish!! Mason was beyond excited. It was quiet the scene at church with all these sunbeam kids walking around with a fish. Well we came home and within an hour of being home the fish went belly up. I am not sure what we did wrong, I thought it would last at least a day, but not so. Mason of course was very upset. We tried to convince him that we needed to flush him down the toilet, but he insisted that we bury him outside. Luckily Grandpa Virgil was here and he took Mason outside and they took care of it! So in one short day Mason learned about both fish and death!The proud owner of a new fish (Caudie as he named him)

New craft blog

My friend Jenni has started a craft blog that she and I will be posting on!! So I will now be posting all my projects and anything crafty over there! I will also post any Young Women ideas there as well. Go check it out HERE!!
Also my sister-in-law Megan has started a couponing blog Here! Check it often for great deals!

Spring Break

Last week was Drew's Spring Break. Drew's Parents came out for the first little bit and Megan and Bron also came down from Buffalo. We had a lot of fun. We spent a few days in Cincinnati shopping and also went to the aquarium, which was awesome. The weather was so nice which made things even better. Here are a few pictures from the week.{The Newport Aquarium}{Feeding the birds}

Mason liked feeding the birds but got so nervous when it jumped on his arm, Tanner really like being close as well as you can tell from the picture{Petting the Sharks}{Tanner loved pulling off Grandpas Glasses}{Falling asleep with Grandpa}The Boys and baby Lilly
{Still trying to get a good shot with all three of them}

I did it!

I did it!! Did what you ask? Well, I ran in a 5K last Saturday. That's right, you read that right. Me, who is sooo not a runner, and has never enjoyed running ran in a 5k. It all started last Thursday when my cute VT called and left a message on my phone. It went something like this, hey michele, I have an extra spot for someone to run in the 5k run on saturday and I want you to do it. It will be so fun and you have to do it. Call me back and I will totally talk you in to it. After listening to the message I totally laughed out loud. No way was I going to be able to do that, I haven't even ran since the summer!! Well Saturday morning came and I found myself at the starting line downtown running the 5k. The first run as part of the Triple Crown. (The triple crown is a 5k, a 10k and a 10 mile run all ran within a 6 week period). So I have to admit that it was actually really fun. It was such a nice day and it was a fun atmosphere. My good friend Jenni also ran it so that made it even more fun.Jenni and I after the Run!Parker . Mason . Abby
After the race the kids ran in a kids fun run. Mason was excited because he got to wear a REAL number like all the other racers. They also got a t-shirt and a back pack full of goodies. Their race was a little 50 yd dash and it was fun to watch!

Tanner's Favorites

Thought I would jot down a few of Tanner's Favorite things at the moment.

He loves LOVES loves to play with the dishwasher. We have resorted to tapping it shut (If we use the lock to shut it then he goes and turns the knob and starts it). This is what happens when we forget to tape it shut. He opens it, climbs up on it, then proceeds to unload all the dishes out onto to the counter (At this point I usually hear all the dishes clanging around and run in to see this lovely mess!)

Tanner also loves his jumper. This is one of those jumpers that clamps up over the door way. This was a hand me down from Drew's older sister, and it has been the perfect thing to keep my Tanner buddy occupied. He usually ends up falling asleep in it after awhile of jumping. Those tiny little legs just get all tucker out and his head slowly drops and he is out!

Loves his brother

He loves riding the horse

He is getting so good at walking, and loves to waddle all over the house.

And I would totally be lying if I didn't include Tanners FAVORITE love right now!! Yes the binky!! Tanner took a binky when he was a baby baby, and at about 6 months he stopped taking it. Then about a month ago he found this binky behind his crib and hasn't let go of it since. He doesn't like any other kind but this one, but boy does he love it. I know, such a bad habit to get him into, but it seriously makes the kid so happy! 

Book of Mormon Holder

I got this cute idea from a friend who did something similar for all the kids in their primary. I thought it was such a cute idea that I had to make one. Mason also decided that since he was a big bad sunbeam he needed to take his scriptures to church, so it worked out great for us both!! All I did was covered the B of M with felt, sewed an "M" onto the front, and used ribbon to make handles. 

YW Theme Idea

Thought I would share this idea we did for our Young Women. We had New Beginnings last week and we focused the program around the youth theme for this year which is 1 Timothy 4:12... "Be thou an example of the believers in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity." 

We decided to make these clocks for each of the girls to hang in their room to remind them that Now is the "TIME" to be examples of the believers. We bought the clocks at ikea and spray painted them black, designed the clock face and printed them out on transparency, put patterned paper behind, and embellished with the jewels and a flower. 

Happy Valentines Day

I know I am a few days late, but just want to post this cute picture of my Boys!! 

Oh how I LOVE them!

Hope you all had a fantastic Love Day!

Last Minute Valentine Idea

Thought I would share this coupon book that I made for my boys for Valentines Day. It came together pretty fast and thought it was a great last minute idea.

You start with plain old brown paper bags. I used 3 bags, which makes 6 pages. Use as many or as little as you want. Fold the bags in half and punch holes in the top and tie together with ribbon. (You could also sew a straight line across the top, use staples, or book rings, you get the idea). Then I glued in the valentine coupons that I made on my computer. Next decorate the front and last, embellish with RIBBON! And there you go! a cute little coupon book to give to your kids, hubby, friend, boyfriend, girl friend, anyone you love!!

And to make things easier I have these coupons all made SOO if you would like a copy of them just leave a comment with your email and I will send you a copy and all you have to do is print it off your computers. How easy is that!!

Ah, just saw Pebbles Inc's new line of paper...LoVe it! Seriously can I have one of all of them!! If you want a better look at them individually go HERE. They just make me happy and now I think I have spring fever!!