Kirtis and Gina

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89727736887638111912012-01-28T22:18:53.401-05:00Kirtis and GinaGinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.comBlogger3611100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-64336867171581618012012-01-10T22:46:00.001-05:002012-01-10T22:52:44.645-05:00Why we Homeschool Post

Doing art and learning about "Van Gogh" from the Ipad. The kids' first day of home-school. Dec 5, 2011. So many many people have asked me about my decision to homeschool, so it's time for this post. Our main reason for pulling Jackson out of school was so that I could spend more time with him. He is such a great kid. He's at my all time favorite age right now. (He'll be 7 in March). It

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-80788149170727679282011-12-16T22:26:00.000-05:002011-12-16T22:26:12.123-05:00December Wrap up (so far!)

My poor little blog. So neglected. Meanwhile we have been making many happy memories, but I feel like without recording them here, they just don't get the recognition they deserve. Plus highlighting the happy times in our lives helps me feel grateful for all those little things.... just another great reason to blog. I've been on facebook more often, but find it so much less gratifying than

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-22554534556025525952011-11-08T16:00:00.000-05:002011-11-08T16:00:52.334-05:00Our Family

This is a "snapshot" my mom got of us after church. Most of us were still in our church clothes. One of us (I'm not going to name names!) insisted on wearing red. I think it's cute anyway!

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-41086053349157232432011-10-31T11:41:00.000-04:002011-10-31T11:41:50.902-04:00Isn't this sweet?

Sweet Lucy! I love that we took this pictures on my childhood bed. My mom took these of course!

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-20218870946959419712011-10-17T21:59:00.000-04:002011-10-17T21:59:08.277-04:00Lucy 2 Months Old

Yes, it was inevitable. I'm months and months behind on this blog that I used to be so good about updating! I guess that's one thing that's had to go with the arrival of #3. I have been careful to take lots of pictures of Lucy though, they just haven't been shared with all the world! She's a sweet baby and we love her. Love the "bird" face. So cute. Looks like she's ready to be fed a worm!

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-14134491646003148922011-10-17T21:51:00.001-04:002011-10-17T21:53:41.583-04:00Jackson and Avery Fishing at Lake Douthat

We had a beautiful weekend at Douthat State Park last weekend. Jackson caught his first fish--- all by himself! It was a big day- and Avery was very jealous (if you listen closely you'll hear her saying, "Hey, I didn't get one, dad!") Kirtis caught all the action on video.

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-79503126876788349852011-09-28T17:10:00.000-04:002011-09-28T17:10:41.020-04:00Sweet Lucy Lucy Goosy

We love this little baby. We HAVE been taking lots of pictures of her. Just haven't found the time to share them! She will be seven weeks old on Friday. It has gone so quickly and she has already grown so much. She is starting to respond to us more and more and we've caught a few smiles from her. She's a sweet baby and loves to snuggle....and she gets lots and lots of love and attention from

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-88240794701162251522011-08-18T10:59:00.000-04:002011-08-18T10:59:19.258-04:00It's a girl!

Our sweet Lucy Ann Hill is here! We are enjoying every precious moment with her. She has blond hair, the softest skin and loves her fingers! We can't get enough of her and don't want her to grow.

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-14969810977853144512011-07-30T09:38:00.000-04:002011-07-30T09:38:52.406-04:00Fourth of July- Avery visits the ER

We had an awesome fourth of July, . We had a few friends over for hamburgers and lots of yummy food! Kirtis had bought lots of fireworks for the day and we were very excited to shoot them off. The kids had just started with sparklers when Avery tripped in her boots, and fell on top of her sparkler. She tried to get the sparkler away and picked it up. Our friend Josh got to her so quickly and

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-44948157135204905602011-07-30T09:03:00.000-04:002011-07-30T09:03:00.511-04:00Putting up the flag

In preparation for the fourth of July we hung our American Flag. I made the kids put on their flag shirts for the day! Jackson helping dad put up the flag. :) My two favorite kiddos! We love America! Fourth of July is one of my favorite holidays.

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-913982106579380562011-07-30T08:46:00.000-04:002011-07-30T08:46:17.003-04:00Soccer Camp

The first week of summer Jackson participated in a soccer camp put on by a local church. He LOVED it! I was so glad he could go and learn more soccer skills and make new friends. Avery got this weird rash- and we went to the doctor and they said it was "fifth's disease". Nothing serious, just really red puffy cheeks for about a week. Sun exposure makes it worse, so I tried (my best) to keep a

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-27374276799470973402011-07-30T08:38:00.000-04:002011-07-30T08:38:28.174-04:00Sidewalk Chalk Fun

This summer has been awesome so far! I just couldn't wait for Jackson to get out of school and it has been non-stop since school ended. Pool time, playdates, lots of fun family and cousin time. We have less than two weeks before the baby comes- and we've hardly done all the things I had imagined for the summer! Kirtis has had to work a lot more lately with a big project at work. Late in June,

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-89497616942315533992011-06-30T08:13:00.000-04:002011-06-30T08:13:13.104-04:00A Summer Night

These pictures were taken by my talented mom last night while I was at mutual. Mmm... pudding cups. Can't get them open fast enough! Sad face. Jackson got his open before Avery.Aaah. 2 happy kids.

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-12385301289168653242011-06-15T17:02:00.000-04:002011-06-15T17:02:00.880-04:00Avery's last ballet class

I have to admit, I have a hard time choosing just a few ballet pictures. I think they all are so cute. Here, all the girls are discussing their owies. Hot topic! Here's Avery at home showing off her ballet clothes for next year!

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-41302589588310629372011-06-14T17:01:00.000-04:002011-06-14T17:01:13.570-04:00Last week of school!

I am so excited that school is almost out! It will be sad for Jackson to say goodbye to his Kindergarten buddies! He has had the BEST year!We had a Kindergarten picnic today- the kids got their faces painted earlier- and even little sister Avery got to come and hang out with the big kids. Jackson and some buddies. I love that in Kindergarten everyone is friends with everyone. It is so sweet.

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-87680593336056003172011-05-21T20:13:00.000-04:002011-05-21T20:13:47.595-04:00Remembering our Baga

(I originally intended to have this post on Grandpa Hill's Birthday-May 16.) I was blessed with the most wonderful, loving father-in-law. When my own dad passed, I truly looked to Alex as I would my own dad.Now both Grandpas are in heaven watching over our little family together! Alex was always so positive and supportive of every little thing that I did and made me feel like I was such a good

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-47598634870756351922011-05-17T23:38:00.019-04:002011-05-17T23:38:00.256-04:00Thinking of you, dad

I have to repost this post from a few years ago. It's been 3 years since my dad has been gone, and I don't think it matters how old I get, I will always miss him. I will always be his little girl, and will never forget what a wonderful father he was to me. My faith in the resurrection is strong- and I know we will be able to be together again as a family. I just wish that my new friends here in

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-44440649549627222822011-05-09T21:52:00.000-04:002011-05-09T21:52:38.121-04:00Other ways to tell I'm pregnant.

Besides the fact that some people think I am already 9 months pregnant by the size of my belly, (I still have 3 months to go!) here's a few other ways you can tell I'm pregnant. Yesterday we couldn't find the aluminum foil, I sent hubby to the basement for another roll. The next day I found it in an obvious place.....the fridge. I put a load of clothes in the dryer and heard a very LOUD

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-75733078470124978342011-05-05T15:41:00.000-04:002011-05-05T15:41:24.619-04:00Another random post with thoughts on our life.

Lately, life has been TOO crazy. I want to slow it down, but I'm not sure what could change at this point. I have been SO spoiled by almost THREE years of Kirtis having a "low key" job. He works hard at it, but it has been extremely flexible and he's been able to work from home a ton, and when he has gone into the office, he has been able to come home in the afternoon rather than the

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-72880927446859220162011-05-05T15:33:00.000-04:002011-05-05T15:33:24.488-04:00Cherry Blossoms

It seems I have 5 minutes about every 2 weeks to blog. I know it's all about priorities- maybe this just needs to be higher on the list. These are pictures from when we went to see the cherry Blossoms in DC on Conference Sunday (That was only a MONTH ago! Not bad!) It was pretty much a DREAMY day. Just hanging out as a family and the kids were just happy as could be and wanted to climb every tree

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-56136641625797614662011-04-18T12:47:00.001-04:002011-04-18T12:47:34.593-04:00nature hike

First day of spring break!Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.5

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-4538851380410821842011-04-16T21:29:00.000-04:002011-04-16T21:29:22.830-04:00Spring in Virginia

Spring has ALWAYS been my favorite season, but since living in Virginia, I love it more than ever. I become obsessed with all the blossoming trees, and every time a different type is in bloom, I tell myself we just HAVE to have one of those for our yard. When I drive around, I sometimes find my eyes wandering from the road because I am looking at someone's landscaping, or noticing the brilliant

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-16202339269312626122011-04-14T14:29:00.000-04:002011-04-14T14:29:32.812-04:00Jackson's Bday Party

Here's what I forgot to post! I'm so scatterbrained! Jackson party was F-UN. We kept the invite list SMALL so I could handle the stress. :) He wanted a dress up party, then we watched How to train a dragon and had a nerf war. Some of the first arrivals got their pics taken. Watching the movie with friends. Emily F and Sophia from school. Very happy boy!!

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-22476538080328322122011-04-14T14:22:00.001-04:002011-04-14T14:22:58.532-04:00Conference Donuts

We had an awesome conference weekend. We decided to renew our tradition of making donuts on conference Sunday. We did it a couple times when we were just barely married, then quit because it was so much work. Now that we have kids- it is way more fun! They were excited and helped us cut out all the donuts and then Kirtis fried all the dough like a pro!The process did take ALL day. We didn't have

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-9639033365872865672011-04-11T09:38:00.000-04:002011-04-11T09:38:55.792-04:00Thoughts on Mothering and Childhood

I still have pictures to catch up on, but something has been on my mind! I've been thinking a lot about motherhood and how much I love the role of nurturing my kids and helping them to have the best childhood I can give them. Saturday was such a great day. We got up early for Jackson's soccer game, stopped off at Lowe's to do a free "Build and Grow" project, then came home for Saturday morning

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-22394200167340520402011-04-05T10:54:00.000-04:002011-04-05T10:54:00.226-04:00Lunch at Jackson's school

On Jackson's birthday we could bring cupcakes in at lunch time. This picture is a weird one of me- but it shows the craziness of lunch with kindergarteners. My mother in law Kristi could hardly handle it. The noise! The germs! Avery was pretty overwhelmed by the whole experience too! Jackson was pleased as punch! Jackson's buddy Luka. Avery's eyes make me laugh. This is how she looks when she's

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-19472329066833950092011-04-05T10:44:00.000-04:002011-04-05T10:44:43.433-04:00More ballet pics

I finally got the pictures off my camera from the last couple of weeks. 143 pictures! Holy moly. I love it though because it means spring is here! There always seems to be so much more to blog about in the spring! The last pictures were from mom's camera- here's a few more from mine. Daddy and both grammas were able to come to her performance! Such a lucky girl. :)

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-20990547480850641692011-03-31T22:11:00.000-04:002011-03-31T22:11:43.838-04:00Ballet Class

Avery had a ballet "performance" last week. All the parents were invited into the class to watch what they have learned. It is so much fun to watch! Avery is very graceful and takes all of it very seriously. She loves to stand right in front of the ballet teacher, and never takes her eyes off of her, always trying to do everything perfectly. Ms. Lisa is absolutely fabulous- and pretty much the

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-40884195839438649852011-03-29T15:51:00.001-04:002011-03-29T15:51:23.950-04:00shopping with the grandmas

The hat didn't come home with us, but she had fun trying them all on at Charming Charlies. This is my first mobile blog post, so we'll see how it turns out!Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.5

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-63866159750462174552011-03-27T22:08:00.000-04:002011-03-27T22:08:23.163-04:00A happy birthday boy

Just a snippet of a fun-filled weekend for our now 6-year old boy.He requested El Tios for his birthday dinner. They brought him ice cream and a sombrero for his B'day! Ay ay aye!

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-33497773954498344052011-03-22T15:07:00.000-04:002011-03-22T15:07:21.499-04:00Brown Bear, Brown bear, what do you see?

"This is the best week ever!" exclaimed a happy 5 year old boy this morning. Here's why: *He was chosen to be "star of the week" at school this week! He made an "all about me" poster that will be displayed all week in the classroom. *He got to take the class "brown bear" home for the weekend. *His grandma Hill is on her way to visit! *It's his birthday this weekend! For an almost 6-year-old

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-38319617802481665632011-03-18T19:38:00.002-04:002011-03-19T09:16:55.918-04:00Swagbucks

I have recently been introduced to a website called Swagbucks. In just about 3 weeks I have earned $10 (for doing NOTHING!) which I have redeemed for Amazon gift cards, which I've used to go towards diapers (I got a jumbo pack- Amazon priced $31.00, I paid just $15 (free shipping) after using discounts and swagbucks. For more about these deals and tips on how to earn swagbucks, check out

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-72863606737249182532011-03-08T22:41:00.000-05:002011-03-08T22:41:48.939-05:00Pregnancy Hormones

I am loving the surge of energy these pregnancy hormones are giving me right now. The nesting instinct has hit hard and I've been cleaning out drawers and obsessing over every corner of my house, and dreaming of organization in every corner. As I'm not really a naturally organized person, it has actually kept me up at night, thinking of everything I want to do and how I can get it all done before

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-25451034385015341292011-03-08T09:21:00.000-05:002011-03-08T09:21:09.529-05:00Bow organizing idea

Yesterday, I googled "bow organizing ideas", because Avery's bows are all currently stuffed in a drawer. Last night, after piano was over and the kids were tucked in bed, I found this...... ......a perfect solution! Ha ha.

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-85993443413966403552011-03-01T22:40:00.000-05:002011-03-01T22:40:15.520-05:00Storytime

I walked in on Avery reading to her babies yesterday. It totally melted my heart. I She made sure each one was tucked in and comfortable before she began reading. She told me she wanted to have 100 babies when she grew up.....And that she wanted to name one of them - me. "You want to name one of them Gina, like mommy's name?" Yes. :)I could eat her up. Don't grow another second, Avery Jane.

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-25164375489045868652011-02-27T22:12:00.000-05:002011-02-27T22:12:08.793-05:00Sunday thoughts

Great wonderful busy week. My sister Rhonda is in town. (Everyone at church today thought she was me and Ruby was Avery. Pretty hilarious, but a little annoying for Rhonda!) Aquarium on Friday. I LOOOOVE the aquarium with my kids. We used to have a membership, so my kids know Zoe (the zebra shark) and Calypso (the sea turtle) by name and love seeing them. Jackson brought a notebook (for

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-11321370698159943302011-02-21T14:43:00.001-05:002011-02-21T14:44:39.589-05:00Silly kids on Sunday

I think this one is my favorite! The rest of the pics are all SILLY! It's hard for my kids to be anything but silly.... :)

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-29286462571448238792011-02-18T15:27:00.000-05:002011-02-18T15:27:28.522-05:00T.G.I.F

I've never made whoopie pies before, but it sounded fun for a FRIDAY. Plus, since it got up to 70 degrees today, it sounded fun to bake something with the back door open. Divine!Kindergarten is too long. We need Jackson home so we can enjoy these! Here's my cute kitchen help!

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-87204117873670826292011-02-14T11:09:00.000-05:002011-02-14T11:09:27.490-05:00Winter Fun

Happy Valentine's Day!It's good to be back to blogging. Here's what we did last week: Trying to make the most of winter: It was freezing last Wednesday when we decided to have a backyard weenie roast- and SO windy! I should have checked the weather - a storm was rolling in- but we still had fun! We'll have to do it again this week- we're supposed to be in the high 40's! Saturday was such a

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-41372467690896684652011-02-13T22:43:00.000-05:002011-02-13T22:43:55.475-05:00Avery's first ballet class

Avery started ballet class in January. It's pretty much the cutest thing you've ever seen. And she absolutely loves it. She's always asking me, "Is it Thursday??" (That's the day ballet class is!) Natalie and Avery "practicing" before class starts. Watching the tap class, waiting for their turn. Doing so great! Listening to Ms. Lisa Making the snowflakes wiggle! (On the ceiling

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-71435963704999642312011-02-13T22:32:00.000-05:002011-02-13T22:32:04.970-05:00Last of the Utah Pics

More snow! Yeah!! Okay it's sad that it's taken me 2 months to finish posting these pictures! She was easy to spot! A pink blob in all that white! The Thanksgiving Point Dinosaur Museum is right next to Kristi's house and the kids were BEGGING to go. We headed over on New Years Day and it wasn't too busy. (Sorry we couldn't meet up with you lynette-dang snow!!) It makes me laugh that

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-32468312960712793892011-02-13T22:21:00.001-05:002011-02-13T22:32:32.734-05:00How we told my mother-in-law the big news and Christmas morning pics

The "waiting on the stairs" picture! Checking out the load! Avery's stash: Remote Control Baby Dinosaur -all she wanted from Santa! Opening some presents I love that my kids love each other so much! Avery with her new ballet clothes from Christmas and Belle doll The fam hanging out at Grams house Polly and girls in their new PJ's and snow hats. Here's how we told Kristi

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-34410133034631914252011-02-13T22:07:00.001-05:002011-02-13T22:32:54.828-05:00Lunch with College Girlfriends

I got to meet up with a few of my college buddies- Heidi and Christine. We met at McD's (don't you love the artwork behind us!) and let the kids run wild, and Christine picked up grown up food for us. It was so fun to see them. They are such amazing friends- We have reunions every 3 years with the seven of us. I can't wait for the next one!

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-54962826135479985592011-02-13T22:03:00.001-05:002011-02-13T22:33:30.814-05:00More Utah Pics (from Christmastime!)

The kids had so much fun in the snow! It was fun that we got some snow while we were in Utah because we haven't had very much this year in Virginia. They both stayed outside for hours and didn't want to come in (especially Avery!) Avery and Abby all bundled and ready for the snow! Avery doesn't look happy here- but she was! Kids messing around in the snow. There's Maddie (Alex and

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-18807008590273536842011-02-04T11:43:00.001-05:002011-02-04T11:44:27.201-05:00It's time to officially put it out there......

We're expecting baby #3 in August! You've been asking and wondering, rumors have flown (twice in the last year!) and I've been....well lying, avoiding the topic, and trying to figure out WHAT on earth I can wear that will hide my growing figure! Sad that the baby is only about 2 inches long, but my belly is already so big. We went to the doc for the first last week. Everything looks great and

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-15102203449847536222011-01-19T21:33:00.001-05:002011-02-13T22:34:10.789-05:00Avery's THIRD birthday!!

Avery and Jackson decorated the cake! Avery is the cutest 3 year old. We had a fun party for her at Grandma Hill's house in Utah! It wouldn't have been her birthday without BALLOONS! What a cheeseball. I love her huge cheesy smiles! So she wanted a My little pony cake, so I bought one and stuck it on top! The kids thought colored marshmallows on the cake was awesome. :) Balloons and

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-78652911720585421672011-01-19T21:03:00.000-05:002011-01-19T21:03:02.872-05:00Visit to Idaho (December 2010)

While we were in Utah, we made a day trip up to Southern Idaho to visit some extended family. We had a great time eating breakfast with Kirtis' aunts and cousins and cousins kids! It was so fun to catch up with everyone. I'm so lucky I get to be a part of such a fun family! Cute Kristi with her cute sisters (Jane, Kristi, Suzanne) We also got to visit great grandpa Hill. This is Kirtis' dad's

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-9523078629030890342011-01-10T14:21:00.000-05:002011-01-10T14:21:32.177-05:00Utah Trip

Yeah! I'm finally caught up on my pics, so I can blog about our trip to Utah. Avery had 2 things on her agenda to do in Utah. 1. Have a snowball fight with Aunt Polly (not sure why she was so specific about this!) and 2. Drink lots and lots of chocolate milk. (I don't buy it, so whenever they want it I say they have to wait until they get to Grandma's house!)Luckily when we got there, Grandma's

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-1468120479972718432011-01-10T09:46:00.001-05:002011-01-10T14:02:55.834-05:00Yo ho. A pirate's life for me!

Jackson's buddy Kasen had a Pirate party a few months back. Of course, I forgot it was a dress up party till the morning of, so this is what we came up with. Jackson came up with the idea of using my belt as a satchel. Red fabric from the closet for the hat, arm band and belt. His tough looks completed the outfit. Boys are so much fun!

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-17952709824992420592011-01-09T22:24:00.000-05:002011-01-09T22:24:59.680-05:00Thanksgiving time

After Tammy's wedding we had some good quality family time. Here's all the kiddos checking out Tyson's scuba diving photos. So mesmorizing! Game time! Cousin love! Ruby and Avery. Hanging out More cousin time Aunt Rhonda and baby Cora Cute baby Cora! (Sorry I forgot to rotate- too late now!) trying out santa hats little poser. :) Jackson and Aunt Rhonda Rhonda

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-44175752069673372192011-01-09T21:52:00.000-05:002011-01-09T21:52:27.978-05:00Tammy's Wedding

Here's our handsome Jackson with his cute cousin Hayley, trying out a few dance moves. My youngest Sister Tammy got married on November 20 in the Washington DC temple. She has awesome pics on her blog but I thought I'd post a few from my camera. They were super smart and did the reception the night before, so when they woke up Saturday morning, all they had to think about was the sacred

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-16476547691732807082011-01-09T21:32:00.000-05:002011-01-09T21:32:24.886-05:00Avery's sleeping habits

Avery sleeps best when her bed is full of her favorite toy buddies. (Note: Rocking horse, basket, baby carrier). Here's her on a typical night arranging every single stuffed animal she owns into bed with her. Avery sleeps best when she's near to someone she loves. Unfortunately for her, she's the only one in the family who can sleep touching someone else. Rather than have her in our

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-20398674577994077192010-11-11T20:59:00.000-05:002010-11-11T20:59:36.635-05:00Kristi's Birthday Lunch

Kristi (my amazing and darling mother-in-law) came to town for the month of September. Her birthday is September 3rd so I planned a surprise birthday lunch for her. It would be the first time for her to see many of her friends since she moved away, so I thought it would really help her feel loved! We had a blast. I was a little nervous- it was my first time to throw a surprise party, but we

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-48189636384095600862010-11-11T16:29:00.000-05:002010-11-11T16:29:41.602-05:00Sunday Morning Pics--Aug 29, 2010

Some Sunday morning snapshots of the kids dressed up for church: Jackson 5 years old. A week before Kindergarten. He's at such a delightful age! Our sweet Avery Jane at 2 and a half. She is growing too quickly! These kids really love each other! I don't have to tell them to pose like this! I love it and hope they never quit! They had to show off their little animal books. These were

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-54656138293758344522010-11-11T08:25:00.000-05:002010-11-11T08:25:27.079-05:00Halloween

My blog is in need of a little TLC!! I am so behind on all the pics. I'll start with Halloween- though I have some that I need to post from before Halloween. Bear with me while I play catch up! And I'm not offended if you don't read this post! Halloween is history! I've seen these cute skeleton dinners for several years, but we finally did it! (The spaghetti isn't in the bowl yet!) The kids

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-34525925116823687212010-10-15T11:54:00.000-04:002010-10-15T11:54:00.287-04:00Aquarium

The other thing we wanted to do before school started was head to the Baltimore Aquarium. We love aquariums and Tammy bought us passes for Christmas last year. Baltimore is so fun to visit. The kids love seeing all the ships in the harbor. We had to see Calypso the sea turtle and also Zoe the Zebra Shark. Such amazing animals. Ready for the dolphin show I love Baltimore. I just wish

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-73497468025655247092010-10-14T11:43:00.000-04:002010-10-14T11:43:00.359-04:00Peach Picking

At the end of August we headed to Hartland Orchard for some peach picking. We picked a cooler day so it was just perfect! Mom was going to stay home and get things done, but she changed her mind as we were pulling out. We're glad she came a long! You're not really supposed to climb the trees, but I just had to get these perfect peaches near the top. The kids are obsessed with willow

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-61450393696456029112010-10-13T11:42:00.000-04:002010-10-13T11:42:27.711-04:00Hello! I'm alive

Boy I have some catching up to do! Here's a random list of what we've been up to. 1. My mother in law Kristi was here for a month. We had a blast. And she kept our fridge and tummies full. I gained 5 pounds. 2. Jackson loves Kindergarten. It is so his style. When I went to lunch with him, two little girls told me they were "in love with Jackson." I told them I loved him too- he's such a fun and

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-83030889041317237842010-09-14T10:33:00.002-04:002010-09-14T10:39:59.969-04:00First day of school

Jackson was so excited to go to Kindergarten! He started school on Sept 7. What a cutie! The backpack The whole family walked him to the bus stop. Both Grandmas were able to be there. Here's us with Gramma H. And Gramma M. Waiting for the bus The whole bus stop Avery wasn't sure what to think We were able to snap a quick picture before the bus driver told me to get off the

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-2805113428554031602010-09-04T11:33:00.003-04:002010-09-04T11:33:00.429-04:00Hiking in prince william forest

The last few weeks we've tried to pack in some more activities since summer is getting away with us! My brother Ryan was super-dad for a weekend while my sister-in-law went to her brother's wedding. We went hiking one morning a few weeks ago with him in Prince William Forest. It was serious fun business. I love prince william forest! There was so much to explore and discover. We need to go

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-17750621600610850192010-09-02T21:34:00.000-04:002010-09-02T21:34:45.070-04:00Meet the teacher day

Kindergarten is DAYS away! We went to Jackson's "Meet the teacher" this afternoon. It was just perfect. His teacher is darling. She's taught for 5 years- she seems to be very on top of things and is super nice to boot. I couldn't be more pleased. I wasn't expecting it, but as soon as I walked in the classroom- I was just teary-eyed. Everything looked just perfect. Cute things on the walls

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-29526935931292101102010-08-19T10:22:00.000-04:002010-08-19T10:22:40.817-04:00Rainy day rambles

It rained yesterday. Pretty much the whole day. It was disappointing because we were having friends over and had planned to do water activities in the backyard. However, I'm always happy when it rains because it means I don't have to water our grass and garden. Yeah! The other good thing about rain, is we have to stay home, and when I stay home I sometimes get around to purging. I have a long

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-24373561426825675332010-08-17T20:51:00.001-04:002010-08-17T20:55:03.207-04:00The tables have turned

I'm too lazy to find my camera and unload whatever pics may be on it. Until then, some thoughts. Life is good. My kids are just perfect. They've both gone through some tough phases. Jackson was a tough toddler and can still be a tough kid at times. But I've had so many proud parenting moments in the past few weeks. Manners learned. Apologies given. A few days ago we had a women's shin dig at

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-221730786152960612010-07-28T21:12:00.000-04:002010-07-28T21:12:07.890-04:00Something funny, something sad, and something awesome

FUNNY: I knew it was going to be an awesome day when I hopped in the shower this morning. I looked out our window (we have the honeycomb blinds- they have a top-down option- so you can just leave the top 8 or so inches of your blinds open). It really works great to let some light in, while still having privacy in the bathroom where you need it. Except for this time as soon as I got some shampoo

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-64442581234298792252010-07-24T16:39:00.000-04:002010-07-24T16:39:03.958-04:00Sewing Project- Skirt

It's been a long time since I've sewn something just for fun. And the last time I sewed something for ME was probably when I made hawaiian print- pajama bottoms on my mission in Hawaii. Ha ha! Anyway, this skirt was really fun to make because I've gotten so much faster at reading/following patterns. It used to take me FOREVER- and I really mean FOREVER!!! But I started this last night and

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-35642533156491377412010-07-24T16:31:00.000-04:002010-07-24T16:31:13.049-04:00Thanks for coming Bickleys!

Kirtis' cousin Nancy and family came for a quick visit on their East Coast tour. They were so cute and it was fun to get to know their cute boys and friend Jace. Jackson had a ball making jokes with the big boys. There were lots of "poopy-head" comments and they put up with our kids' craziness really well! Nancy is such a dear- she flew out to help with the funeral arrangement when Alex

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-1233609311621038582010-07-19T05:00:00.003-04:002010-07-19T05:00:03.959-04:00Sleep Solution

Avery's been the WORST sleeper lately. Even on days she doesn't nap she won't fall asleep until 11pm. Most nights we give into her crying and she stays up late watching TV with us. Needless to say, it wears us ALL out. Tonight Kirtis asked her why she was crying and she said "the window....i scared"-So he threw her in Jackson's bed (he had already fallen asleep and always sleeps at the bottom...

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-78510188324523127922010-07-17T12:03:00.000-04:002010-07-17T12:03:50.057-04:00Water fun

Most of our summer has revolved around pool time. We love our neighborhood pool and have been there almost daily. We're regulars and Jackson has made a couple new friends at the pool that he'll go to school with in the fall. Both Jackson and Avery have become great swimmers. Jackson is now swimming on his own short distances without floaties, and Avery just wears floaties and swims all over the

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-41733016439760468832010-07-17T11:50:00.000-04:002010-07-17T11:50:38.037-04:00Fun low-key Fourth of july

Life is so busy- full of lots of good things. Here's some pictures from our low-key fourth. We ate hamburgers/hot dogs, corn on the cob and watermelon. Kirtis wanted to make his delicious Flan, but I had to tell them him that was just SO un-american. So we made apple pie instead. It was just our family and mom. We did sparklers in the back yard, then did a few small fountains in the front cul-de

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-82436526641885505162010-07-06T10:06:00.001-04:002010-07-06T13:39:18.136-04:00Girls Camp

I went to Girls Camp for the week. I was the level 2 certification leader for the stake. It was such an awesome experience. I used to love Girls Camp when I was young, but to be honest, I wasn't totally looking forward to going as a leader.... being away from my family, not sleeping much, being hot and sweaty...etc. But it turned out to be such a FUN and awesome week. The ladies up there were

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-70197084693657958112010-06-25T14:11:00.003-04:002010-06-25T14:15:39.868-04:00Piano Lessons

You may not know this about me, but I love music. As a little girl I started off on violin and loved it, but I really took off with the piano. I've been playing since about 3rd grade. In college it was a way to relax and express myself, on my mission it was a necessity. I was always playing for church meetings and baptisms. I've played piano for our church primary for several years, and I always

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-58183346395392656312010-06-24T16:24:00.002-04:002010-06-24T16:31:05.235-04:00A day at the park

I snapped these photos as we were leaving Burke Lake Park a couple weeks ago. (Which, if you live around here is SO fun- by the way!) I love that they just started holding hands without any prompts from adults. They are so cute. 2 little cousins3 little cousinsMy sister visited for about 2 weeks. We had so much fun with her kids Ruby and Cora. (Aren't those the MOST adorable names??) Ice cream,

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-34564442576017877562010-06-22T20:56:00.000-04:002010-06-22T20:56:20.845-04:00I feel silly

So that surprising flower we saw budding from our "pepper" plant IS indeed a flower plant, I got confused because I started an "assortment of pepper varieties" from seed back in the winter. However, I also planted some flower seeds, but they all died and I threw them out. (Or so I thought!) So, I thought this plant was just a "different variety" of pepper plant, when it is indeed a VERY

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-57388485010234989072010-06-22T11:26:00.000-04:002010-06-22T11:26:18.429-04:00We love you, dad!

An awesome dad's day for a terrific dad.We love you, Kirtis!

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-2241581450576803422010-06-22T11:11:00.005-04:002010-06-22T11:20:49.958-04:00More garden surprises......

Every day our garden changes and grows! It's so fun to watch. And yes, we are a little obsessed. This flower popped out of one of our pepper plants! What a lovely surprise!I feel like these little cantaloupes are my babies!They are growing so fast! I'm having twins! (ha ha) Tamaters. Think red happy thoughts! Last but not least, a baby bell pepper. p.s. we're eating our zucchini and squash for

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-19327293284949557562010-06-02T17:58:00.001-04:002010-06-02T18:01:57.204-04:00Tour de Garden

I am absolutely in love with our garden! I go out and check on it several times a day. It is fun to watch it grow. It changes so quickly! We have 3 boxes- and I want more! I am seriously loving it. I think I learn so much from seeing others garden- so I thought I'd give you a tour of mine- in case you've ever thought about starting one- you can see for yourself how easy and fun it is! Plus the

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-42785838540688805452010-05-31T20:24:00.001-04:002010-06-22T11:28:08.931-04:00Strawberry Picking

We went strawberry picking with a few friends last week at Hartland Orchard. It was beautiful! Avery was really into picking and finding strawberries. (She doesn't like to eat them, though.) Jackson (who LOOOOVES to eat strawberries) was more into running up and down the rows, and complaining about the gnats. (They were pretty bad!) It was a lot of work for a few strawberries- it was nice to

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-18208721379486332682010-05-31T20:14:00.001-04:002010-06-22T11:29:44.715-04:00It's feeling quite summery!

Ah! I love these hot days! The pool opened on Saturday and we've already been twice. I love it. We had an awesome time at the Hunter's BBQ on Saturday - no pics- but SO much fun. They know how to throw a party! The kids had so much fun playing with friends- their favorite part of course is playing with the farm animals. Avery couldn't get enough of their goats- she just kept hugging them and

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-9327190792284660772010-05-26T14:21:00.001-04:002010-06-22T11:31:13.303-04:00Seattle

I had the BEST time ever in Seattle with my college girfriends. Look at these girls! I love them. All beautiful, wonderful, genuine, amazing women. It was SO uplifting to be around them. Everyone is so real, and so the SAME then as now. I feel so lucky to know them and be able to maintain our awesome friendships. We had so much fun- It had been a long time since I've laughed so much! Thanks

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-40031076233283956702010-05-19T12:55:00.003-04:002010-06-22T11:31:46.900-04:00Bye Grandma and a crazy week

Sunday Grandma Hill left for Utah. It's been really hard on us knowing she would be leaving. It about ripped poor Jackson's heart out. We said goodbye Sunday morning before she left with uncle Alex for her trek cross-country. Okay, I'm teary just thinking about this. But she is in great hands. Alex and Polly will make sure she is taken care of. We're just going to miss her a lot! Also, Sunday

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-46982648792926184232010-05-06T10:54:00.001-04:002010-05-06T10:56:15.990-04:00I had to tell a lie.

To the left of my house is my mom's house. (It's dreamy- and yes I know how lucky I am!) To the right is an empty lot. It's looked like this- with a few inches of water. When Spring came and the frogs came out from hibernation- we found hundreds of tadpoles in our little "pond". Every day we checked on them. We watched them grow and swim and feed on the moss. We read books about tadpoles and

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-89000733705735428472010-05-04T16:00:00.004-04:002010-05-06T10:55:54.093-04:00Tis the soccer season

Jackson is loving soccer this year! It has been so much fun to watch him. This year he is old enough to really understand the game. He's also the tallest kid on the team, which gives him quite an advantage. It makes me so happy to seem him laughing and smiling while he's playing! What a cutie. Dad caught him scoring a goal on film in a series of still shots. Kind of fun. Almost there! I think

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-50768053746748016522010-04-27T23:06:00.010-04:002010-04-27T23:22:07.743-04:00Less is more. Right??

I seem to be running in a million directions lately. Too many good things to do and never enough time! It's all about carving out time for what is most important and finding that oh-so elusive BALANCE. When you have it figured out please call me and tell me your secrets! So this is my mantra for the week- “Mothers who know do less. They permit less of what will not bear good fruit eternally.

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-42693168039357594722010-04-26T22:59:00.002-04:002010-04-26T23:02:40.634-04:00Good day.

Beautiful day. I love rain. It makes me feel at home. I think it has to do something with all those giant Texas thunderstorms I grew up with. Also, 18 months in Hawaii (most of it on the rainy side of the Big island) helped to contribute to my love affair! Our seeds in the garden are popping through the soil. So exciting! We got Kirtis' wardrobe snazzed up a little for his new job tonight.

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-53395105556949409642010-04-25T17:41:00.003-04:002010-04-26T23:02:17.710-04:00I think this picture says it all.

Don't you?

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-81900336009963432402010-04-25T17:29:00.003-04:002010-04-26T23:01:56.536-04:00Weekend Visitors

Some of our best friends from when we lived in Salt Lake (but now live in Connecticut) came to visit us for the weekend. They were our first non-family guests in our new house and it was SO fun to have them! We had a ball. The kids got along great- and the adults haven't laughed so hard in such a long time! We are so lucky to have such amazing and fun friends! Thanks Richard and Rachel for coming

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-77572464576967506782010-04-22T19:31:00.003-04:002010-04-26T23:01:41.494-04:005K for Lila J

This is my friend Annie from high school with her darling family. When her daughter Lila was 3 months old she was diagnosed with an aggressive and dangerous brain tumor. After 2 years of rigorous treatment including chemotherapy and numerous surgeries (all the while being fed through a stomach tube) she is finally cancer free.... and super-cute to boot! It's an amazing story and you can read

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-7771571688215905732010-04-21T21:29:00.004-04:002010-04-21T21:42:38.925-04:00Kid-isms

Okay, so these are way funnier in the moment than after the fact, but I still have to journal them for memory's sake.We were at Chic-fil-A with the kids and my mom and this kid was WHINING so loud to his mom. Even Jackson noticed and said "Mom, that kid is really whining." I responded, trying to make a lesson out of this to the effect of- "That's not a good way to get your mom's attention- if you

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-80622753352781839152010-04-02T08:50:00.007-04:002010-04-06T13:19:18.542-04:00Lately....

So, I've been working hard to get my family tree kits selling on etsy. A couple bloggers noticed! How exciting!Check me out here and here.We've been working hard to get my mom's carpet and linoleum ripped up to put down her hardwood floors. Yesterday we also did some yard work at Kirtis' mom house. It was a beautiful HOT day yesterday! It felt so great to be outside and work hard. Let's just say

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-46632049204489825482010-03-30T19:33:00.005-04:002010-03-30T20:02:34.708-04:00Jackson turned 5!!

I can't believe that he's really FIVE. It feels so much older than 4. Like he's made the leap from little kid, to a big kid. He told us he can jump farther, and reach higher now that he is five, and I believe it. He just seems so grown up. Here's a few favorites from the celebrations:Here he is on his "real" birthday. He chose to go to El Tio's for dinner, and they brought him sombrero to wear

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-75915429465218749982010-03-24T05:00:00.004-04:002010-04-21T21:43:32.503-04:00NEW Family Tree Kits-plus a giveaway

I'm giving away one of my new SPRING Family Tree Kits at "A Little Etsy Love" . This kit is super easy to put together and a great way to display your geneology. Go here to enter. Or here to buy.:) It makes a great gift too!

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-24045910193923267442010-03-23T20:36:00.007-04:002010-03-23T20:56:34.358-04:00Funny things..

Overheard in the car:Jackson to Avery: "When I go to school next year make sure you wake up really early so we can have lots of playtime before I leave for school."Avery: "Okay, Ga-ga."Also, today the kids had a friend over and went on a "vacation." I was so glad they were upstairs using their imagination. Then I went upstairs to discover they had taken EVERY SINGLE toy out of their rooms and

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-70950670614763938622010-03-19T17:39:00.003-04:002010-03-19T17:49:40.579-04:00You say tomato, I say....

These babies needed a new home. Luckily I have a couple master gardeners living right under my roof.Here they are soaking up some sun in their roomier pots!Disclaimer: I'm a total novice at gardening. Just figuring it out as I go. :) I haven't had a summer where we haven't moved in about 3 years. So I'm really hoping this is the year to see my plants from start to finish. I started these seeds at

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-20285551603947798002010-03-10T21:06:00.001-05:002010-03-13T22:43:19.307-05:00Camera unload

Need i say more?Sweet.My mom is here and it's HEAVEN. We went to the bounce place this week to get the kids out. Jackson LOOOOOVES it. He loves these boats from target too. So much that I had to take a picture.I think they are already lost though.Jackson wanted to sell lemonade last Saturday. It was FREEZING outside, so I wasn't sure what he had in mind. Then he set this up, and I loved his idea

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-32068161423003164302010-03-09T20:45:00.006-05:002010-03-13T22:43:59.652-05:00I love my life.

We had a gorgeous day here.Jackson's and his darling cousin played together most of the day. They are so cute together.It was sunny and warm.I painted my toenails.I made lazagna soup, (thanks to my sister in law who always gives me awesome recipes!)and homemade bread - (Check out this book)We walked to the playground. (What a difference it makes to your spirit to be able to breathe fresh air!)Had

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-45220300915316446352010-02-17T18:29:00.006-05:002010-03-23T20:58:11.478-04:00Something to smile about

These faces give me something to smile about!It just won't stop snowing this winter! It's crazy. I think it snowed maybe twice last year. I loved it because the winters were so "mild". So much for that! I guess everyone is getting a crazy winter this year- a foot of snow in dallas? Love it. We've had so much fun with it- as crazy as it has been with back to back blizzards that pretty much shut

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-20166123540836438832010-01-31T14:20:00.007-05:002010-01-31T14:57:55.350-05:00Recap of December

When Kirtis' dad died, it rocked our world. We miss him terribly. Of course, even though it feels like life should stop completely, it doesn't. Lucky for us, we have two happy-go-lucky little kids who help us remember all the good things in life.Kirtis and Jackson built a snow cave in the big Dec 09 Blizzard.Jackson was in heaven with the 18 inches of snow! He told me (last summer) that winter

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-21032115989040765892010-01-25T21:44:00.003-05:002010-01-25T21:49:24.159-05:00A few pics

So here's a couple of old pics from when we moved into our house. There was 18 inches of untouched snow in the backyard! Awesome! We painted our morning room green and we love it.I've got tons to blog about- ChristmasAvery turned 2House pics and moreWe are finally starting to hang up a few things on walls.I will be needing all of your decorating ideas soon. Also, check out my friend's new awesome

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-71436970994764713202010-01-20T22:49:00.003-05:002010-01-20T22:55:42.720-05:00We are alive and well

I haven't posted in forever! We moved into our new house right around Christmas, and we are loving it. We didn't have Internet for (gasp!) almost a month, and now our computer is on the brink. I miss blogging and catching up on everyone's lives-so I hope to be back soon with pictures and more exciting details about our lives!

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907372544853940019noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972773688763811191.post-31886415525272510762009-12-17T14:49:00.003-05:002009-12-18T13:48:45.256-05:00We will miss you, Baga

As many of you know, Kirtis' dad passed away unexpectedly on December 6th. We have broken hearts, but we feel at peace because we know that our family is in God's hands. He was such a good man and will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. He was such a great father-in-law to me, and grandpa to our kids. (They called him "Baga") When my dad passed, I was especially grateful to have

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