Happy 8th Birthday Kelsey!!!

I can hardly believe that Kelsey is 8 today. She is such a little lady now, compared to the chubby baby that she once was. I love her sweet spirit dearly. She brings light and laughter to our family that is so appreciated. We had a great day with her today, and a really fun Birthday Party! Take a look at Kelsey's face after playing chubby bunny. Happy Birthday to my baby brother Blake also, we love you and miss you!!!!

Kelsey's Sweet Spirit

This is what I came home from work on Tuesday to find waiting on my bed........

I love this girl so much!

Happy Birthday Blake!!!

Happy Birthday to my little brother Blake today. Our family loves him dearly, and we miss him! You are the best brother, brother in law, and uncle! Happy Birthday!!

Funeral for the pillow

So Matt was raised by his Grandpa, who happened to be the cheapest man I have ever met. When he died over 10 years ago, Matt fell in love with one of his old pillows. Now when Matt started sleeping with this pillow, it grossed me out, but I adjusted. However Oprah did a special on the germs in our household several years ago. And to Matt's dismay I happened to see the show, and it told about the germs lurking in pillows. Now let me tell you that this pillow, if I know Matt's Grandpa, was probably 30 years old. So Ashley bought Matt a really nice pillow for Christmas this year, and so Matt promised that he would get rid of the old pillow. Well, we all rejoiced! Well trash night is on Wednesday night and every week Matt always forgets (yea right) to take the pillow to the trash. So on Wednesday Dayton and Andrew decided to help me out, and the pillow. See for yourself..............

FIREPROOF

Matt and I sat down on Saturday night to watch a wonderful movie called Fireproof. It is a story about a couple who want to get divorced, but loving parents ask their son to complete a 41 day challenge before signing the papers. The couple proceed down a path that is life changing and heart warming. It is a wonderful Christian movie that every one should watch. After watching the movie you can go to http://www.fireproofmymarriage.com/ and order the book with the same challenge. Matt and I are taking this challenge on and we will keep you posted. Blake and Mishelle I don't mean to single you out, but I know you are getting married soon and we thought this was a great idea for you, or anyone that is married, or getting married. It teaches wonderful lessons on true love and how to love. You'll cry, and I'm sure the 41 day challenge is a lot of work, but I am sure it will be worth the journey!

Your not just anybody!

This past week I called Matt while he was at work, and I left him a message that went something like this...... Hey Matt, it's just me, Melinda calling to talk to you. Call me when you get a minute. Well later that night Matt called me back and we started talking about the kids and work, and right in the middle of the conversation he said, "by the way, don't ever call me and say that it's just Melinda. You are who I picked to be with for eternity and you mean everything to me. Your not just anyone, your mine forever". My heart melted, and I am just so thankful to be married to him. So thanks Matt for making my day! I Love you too!

Family Picture for you Grandma

Well I finally did it. I now have a family picture that I LOVE!

Now I know the rest of the year will be just great. 1 resolution down, 6 more to go!

Holiday Memories 2008

We are finally in beds, and we are sleeping in them thanks to Spiderman! This is Christmas Day, even though my camera states it's not. Kelsey's favorite gift was a doll that Matt gave her.

Ashley playing her new favorite game, Dance Dance Revolution on the Wii. We now have had our fair share of sideaches. This game can be a workout!

This is also Christmas Day, halfway through Dayton and Andrew fell asleep on Ashley and Kelsey's chairs.

This is the coolest gift ever. Andrew and Dayton now have the real Buzz Lightyear!

Holiday Memories 2008

Christmas Eve we spent with 4 other families in our neighborhood having dinner, playing games, and of course reading and acting out the Savior's birth. There was a full house, but we wouldn't want it any other way. Here's Kelsey dressed up as one of the wiseman. There's nothing cuter then watching children act out this wonderful story.

Holiday Memories 2008

Christmas at our house wasn't as much fun as in years past. I (Melinda) was the only one who wasn't throwing up or sick. I found out that twins do actually do things at the exact same time without being in the same room. My babysitter has told me this happens often with Andrew and Dayton, but I hadn't witnessed it until they got sick. Needless to say there was a lot of clean up and washing at our house for the last few days. Oh well, Christmas comes again next year! And next year all I want is a healthy family!