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!! 

Crazy Wintery Weather!

We have had the craziest weather around here the last few days. It started off Monday night when we had a big snow storm come in. All the schools here were cancelled, including the Dental school. So then on Tuesday we had this crazy ICE STORM! It was the coolest, craziest thing. Well you can imagine the problems that come when everything is covered in a thick sheet of ice. So school was cancelled again on Wednesday, along with pretty much the whole city. Then on Wednesday we got more snow, so now everything is covered with a layer of snow, then a layer of ice, and then another layer of snow on top of that. School was cancelled again today, and also tomorrow!! What, four days off, that never happens. Right now there are over 200,000 people here who don't have power. Because of the weight on the trees from the ice, we have had a lot of power lines down. Luckily, we still have power.

Here are a few pictures we have taken over the last few days:

This Tree normally stands straight up

Thick sheet of ice covering all the cars 

Wednesday morning Drew went out to move our car because it was parked under a tree and we didn't wanted it falling on the car. This is what he brought in from off the car

Yes people it is a solid piece of ice measuring over 1/2 an inch thick!

A Branch Drew broke off the tree, they literally snap right off. Mason thought it was so cool. We now have a few of these in our freezer. Mason insisted that we keep them. I have no idea what for, but what can I say, he is a persistent thing!

Valentine Cards Are Here!!

Love is definitely in the air!

Hop on over to my photo expressions blog and check out all the Valentine Designs I have up. I have also add something new... Valentine Cards for your kids to give out to their friends and schoolmates. Take a look and let me know what you think!! Ahh, I love Valentines Day!!

Here is a peak of one of the designs:

The Birthday Celebration

Here are a few pictures from Tanners  Birthday. He started off the day with opening some presents. The rest of the day he played and napped and played. That evening we had a little party for him. We had some friends over for cake and ice cream. It was a fun day for one fun little 1 year old.

Opening Presents

He loves this bike G & G Steel gave him. Mason would push him all over the house on it and Tanner would laugh the whole time! Such a thrill for a 1 year old!

All his fun presents!

The Birthday Celebration

I had to have a theme, so I decided to go with a monkey theme. Made these cute monkey Cupcakes

Singing and getting ready to blow out his candle

I think he liked it!!

After eating his cake

It was a Great Day! Thanks to everyone who helped us celebrate!

Happy Birthday to my Tanner Boy!

Today is Tanner's FiRsT BiRthDaY!! I know everyone says this, but SERIOUSLY, where did the last year go. I really can't believe that my little baby is now 1 YeaR oLD! We feel so blessed to have this little boy in our family. He has brought so much joy and happiness to us. 

Here are a few things we LOVE  about T Dawg (in no particular order)

- How happy he gets when his daddy comes home. When he walk in the door he gives Drew the biggest, cutest grin. Its enough to melt your heart!

-Those Dimples, who could resist those!

-His easy going, pleasant personality

-The way he cuddles when he is tired

-How mischievous he is

-His toothy Grin

SO Happy Happy Birthday my baby boy! We Love you so much!