Pictures with Santa

Well, we were naughty and kept the boys home from school today so that we would not have to fight the crowds to take a picture with Santa. This is our tradition dating back to December 1996, on mine and Paul's second date!! Of course once we started having kids, we decided not to pass it on to them. Usually we go out and buy nice, new outfits for the boys, but this year we decided to save our money and go with their Sunday clothes. Megan is wearing her blessing gown, that my mom made, with an addition that Paul thought of..gift wrapping ribbon and a bow that he found in the decorating section of Wal-mart. He is so creative! That blessing gown is SOOO beautiful and I am so glad she got another use out of it.

I have more pictures from our fun adventures in getting pics done, but I am needed by my Megan, so I will post them later.

Hardy Halloween

Well, I have waited a long time to post and I am embarrassed to say the least. I have so much news to blog about, most of it depressing, but I am only going to put up Halloween for right now. We decided, for the first time ever, not to take the kids trick-or-treating. Instead we went to our ward party and let them run amok. They had a blast and did not even miss walking around the dark, sidewalk-less streets and knocking on the doors of empty houses. Megan was not enjoying the evening anyway, so the party was about as much fun as I could handle. Our ward did an indoor carnival with candy as the prizes of the contests. Paul and I just sat with Megan and watched our boys run around the cultural hall playing and loading up on goodies. It was a very enjoyable evening. I could not get many pictures at the party, but I did get good ones of my boys.

I really do have the cutest boys EVER!! =)

Jarom chose to be a samurai, but only because he wanted the swords!

Gregory chose to be IRON MAN and Paul had to "install" a real working light on his chest so it would be more authentic.

Joshua wanted a sword too, but he chose to be a knight. Paul made improvements on his sword and shield too. Also, he used a helmet from an old soldier costume we had, spray painted it silver and velcroed the face mask to it! Paul also took Joshua's rubber boots and painted them silver to match everything else. He is so creative; which is great since I am not. =P

Megan was a little bunny. She hated her costume though and would cry when we put the hood on. I could not get any pictures of her on her tummy, she was not cooperating with me AT ALL. This was the only picture of her that did not have a screaming face! Someone at the ward party got a better one, but I don't have a scanner. =(

I really loved all the kids costumes until I saw my friend Susie QT's gorgeous homemade costumes. Maybe one of these days I will learn to sew! Until then, I will just have to keep Wal-mart in business during Halloween. =P

Just Pics.

I just love taking pictures of my Megan. This one is just for you Susie QT! ~This is her first picture with a bow in her hair! I used to think you were cruel to put bows in Queen B's hair every Sunday, but now I have to do it. Paul thinks I am mean, but they are just too cute! =) I am still desperately waiting for some of the beautiful bows that you make for your gals.~ Everywhere I go I am on the look out for the girliest accessories I can find. Who knew I would be this way with three older boys in the house.

She always looks so happy and peaceful in her daddy's arms.



I just love holding her too. My Father-in-law says I am greedy because I am always holding her and not sharing her with him or my MIL. I can't help it, I don't like to put her down!!
My beautiful little lemon drop!!

I've been tagged too....

This picture is of me right after my Bell's Palsy hit and I could only raise one eyebrow.

I hope I am doing this right, it's the fourth picture in the fourth file....right? By the way, thanks a lot for tagging me Tiffany!! Lucky for me, my picture is not as embarrassing as yours, oh wait, its WORSE! You will pay for this, oh yes, you will pay. =P

This is how my Palsy looks as of two weeks ago. I was diagnosed with it almost 12 weeks ago. While it is much improved, I am sad every time I see my smile. Now I just smile with my mouth closed and you can't really even tell. =)

So, now I am supposed to tag someone, but who to torture?? How about Susie, Kandice, and Bethany. Have fun gals, but I really doubt y'all will be as embarrassed as I am. =I

It's OVER!!

I can happily say that my 'child-baring' years are OVER!! Last Thursday I had my tubal ligation. We wanted to make our 4 is enough decision permanat. My body let me know this last time that it can not handle another pregnancy. Between the pain, puking, and Palsy, I say that's enough for me.
I also can happily say that I am an Aunt for the first time on my side of the family!! Hannah Lucille McKinney was born October 7, 2008. She is absolutly beautiful, just like her mom. I am so proud of my Christina and her hubby. I have really enjoyed being an Aunt by marriage, but there is something so awesome and special about your own siblings first child! =)
Well, I have a ton of pictures to post, but I lack the energy right now! I just felt the need to update with a couple of FYI's. =) Oh, and thank you Tiff for the help and advice for my blog page. It is much improved thanks to you.