We must be doing something right

Madie has started to say prayers on her own and it is quite possibly one of the cutest things ever! When it is dinner time she crawls into her chair, says “say payrs”, she folds her little arms tightly across her chest and bows her head as far as it goes and says…

Heabony Fader
Maymen

Maymen is said with a large amount of gusto and usually her throwing her hands in the air like she just done a trick. She does all of this without waiting for anyone else to get to the table so when we try to pray as a family she refuses to participate (why should she, she has already said a prayer) and just tries to talk to us. On some occasions she will say a prayer in between every bite.

She is so funny! We are so grateful for this sweet little spirit.

From the mouths of babes

It amazes me the things that kids come up with and normally the kids in our little family don't disappoint. I constantly have people tell me that they love it when I post the funny little things that our Slade says on my facebook. That kid seriously cracks me up! However today I was not laughing as much as I was just so proud of him. Today Slade gave his very first talk in primary. He talked on service. He showed a picture of a mom and her son helping an elderly lady in her garden and shared the following scripture.

When ye are in the service of your fellow beings ye are only in the service of your God (Mosiah 2:17).

He talked about how happy it makes heavenly Father when we serve others and how he serves his family by helping around the house and listening.

Ben helped Slade give his talk and said that Slade did a great job and loved giving his talk.

I am so grateful for the programs that the church offers and for leaders that try so hard to work with our unique schedule so that Slade can have the same experiences that the other kids in his class have. I am so proud of Slade for being so brave and willing to talk in primary.

Great Job Slade!

You're Invited!

I am having a Thirty One online party this week (nevermind the irony that I will be turning 31 this week - UG when did I get this old?). Thirty One has some super cute stuff and I am excited to get started on my Christmas shopping. Click here to check out there stuff and if you order something make sure to do it under my hostess name.

Thanks,
Kari

Do You Ever?

Do you ever feel like your kids expect more out of you; that you are in letting them down in some way. Well this morning my sweet little 4 year confirmed it to me.
Whenever the kids are having a rough time wanting to go to daycare in the morning I always tell that I wish that I could stay home with them too and that Daddy and I are working really hard to get it so that I can stay home and that I just need them to be strong a little while longer.
So this morning Slade told me that maybe I need to work a little bit harder because he really wants to stay home… He is so sweet!

Happy 2nd Birthday Madie

Our sweet little Madelyn is 2. It feels like just yesterday we brought this angel home from the hospital. I can not believe how fast time goes and I had no idea how much I would love being her Mom! These have surely been the best 2 years of my life.

Her birthday celebration started Thursday night when she received a package from Grandma and Grandpa in Wisconsin.

I think that she might have been ok with just the box. But she was in for a big surprise.

On Sunday morning (her actual birthday) Slade and I got up and decorated the house and then Daddy made a special Birthday breakfast of scrambled eggs, french toast and sausage.

Then later that afternoon we had a birthday party.
With Presents...

and Cake...

and Family...

and Friends...

This is what Madie had to say about her day...


We sure love you Madie Lou!

Under Construction

I know this looks like crap but I have decided that in addition to needing to post more out blog needs a facelift. So please be patient with me while I attempt to make us presentable again and yes I will make a "real" post before the weekend is over.

Just Funny

Ben says that Madie gets this from me.



Please don't think that we eat naked at our house, I just find that when we eat anything with Spaghetti sauce it is way easier on the cleanup end if she just eats in her diaper. So if we invite you to dinner you do not have to worry that we might ask you to join in anything crazy.