5 Years

Five years ago today, I made the best decision I've made in my entire life. I married my best friend.

Sometimes I Think We're Crazy

Other times, I know we are. Meet the newest member of our happy little family:

Sonata.

(For those of you who are wondering about our sanity, let me just say a few minor words--we knew that eventually we'd need a car that fit at least 3 carseats, or 2 carseats and a booster--this will do that.  We wanted to just trade in the manual Elantra, but it was actually honestly cheaper to buy this without the trade in, and we now have plans to sell the Elantra and the Cavalier to eventually buy a minivan--thus we'll still have two cars, but two that are better suited to our eventually growing family.  Also, we got quite a steal on this car, which is a beauty and ridiculously loaded with extras, and I know (thanks to Cory's latest apps) that we will easily be able to afford it.  We're thinking long term, people.  Please stop worrying.  We're not as crazy and impulsive as you'd like to think.)

What We've Been Up To

Well, this is nothing exciting, but I just wanted to let you know that we're still alive over here.  We've been keeping busy with all kinds of things.  My biggest adventures have been getting my garden in, and trying to get it growing (I just planted last week, so I'm anxiously awaiting those little green lives), and trying to get my lawn whipped into shape.  In my other spare time, I also did this:

as inspired by several of my friends.  And for the record, this is NOT the best filing system, unless you have a photographic memory and can remember what color every book you have is. However, I still enjoyed the project, and I think it looks much cleaner than my shelves used to. Of course, that could just be because I threw away a bunch of junk while I was reorganizing, but who can really tell, anyway?

While I've been busy with my projects, Cory has been very busy working for these guys, and also on this, this and this.  Also he's been doing quite a bit of this (though he didn't want to pose for a photo, and I practically forced him to):

which I think is fantastic.  The other night we did grilled corn-on-the-cob, and pork chops with applesauce... so tasty, and so easy!  I love it.  He has been so amazing lately with all he's been able to accomplish, and how well he has been providing for our family.  Also, Saturday was his birthday, but we were having too much fun for me to find the time to post a tribute to him, so watch for that in the near future.  I consider myself to be one lucky girl to have this guy for the rest of eternity, because I definitely do love him.

And as for the girls, well, they've been doing a lot of this:

--much silliness abounding in this house. Leading to much exhaustion, and much need for sleep. And generally, a good time to be had by all.

Reading!

So Breanne can now read a whole entire book. I can't believe she's old enough for this yet.

My Thoughts on Twilight Summarized

Read this.

I Love Me A Good Deal

So today I was on my way to the Buy Low, but decided to stop over at Shopko first, since it's pretty much right next door. I went in to price out their weed'n'feed, which was limited and way too expensive. However, whenever I go to Shopko, I can't help but check out the kiddo clothes, and the Payless store inside. I guess today was my lucky day, because look what I found for $5:

Yes, I did say $5! So excited. And yes, they are American Eagle brand. I don't know who decided to sell 'em so cheap, but I'm SO excited! I love new shoes.  

...Bliss... even if my brother-in-law does think I'm ghetto for shopping at Shopko.  I just love a good deal, what can I say?

For the Ladies of Provo 6th

Due to a few complaints about my lack of updating my blog list (cough*leslie!*cough), I have finally created a blogroll of the ladies I know of in my ward who blog. It can be found below my old blog list (which, btw, hasn't been updated in a long long time. Somday I'll get around to it... but a feed reader just makes things way way way too easy). If any of you would like to be removed from the blog list, please just let me know, and I'll take you right off. Also, if you read my blog and you want to be added, you can let me know, and I'll add you as quick as I can. :)

Snow Days

So today was snow day #2's efforts to stay sane, hence the pajamas (and lots of movies), which weren't as effective at evading frustration as I'd hoped. Yesterday actually went a little better, but I didn't post about it--here are some snapshots into our activity, and at the end of the post is a video, if you care to watch it. It's not terribly exciting, but Janey does talk in it a little bit, which is always fun.

Yesterday's main art activity was fruit loop necklaces... which actually didn't turn out very well, because we all got a little bored before they were finished. But we had some fun:

And here is a shot of the snow... on my brand new Mache Scarlet Ranunculus... such a beauty! I hope she survives:

About Wearing Pajamas All Day

So lately, I've had conversations in many places with many different people about wearing pajamas all day. I am not usually one to do it, though most of my friends seem to swear by it. So today the girls and I tried it.

Turns out I am still definitely not a fan. I felt like I didn't get anything accomplished, and the girls didn't learn anything. I definitely feel like I do a better job as a mom when I really get ready for the day.

Just thought I'd let you know.

New Curtains

So I've had this fabric for curtains for the girls' room since Breanne was about 6 months old, I think... and a month or so ago I finally got around to sewing them and putting them up. I like how they turned out, what do you think?