Christmas Pictures!

Is it done and over with ALREADY? Christmas came and went too fast this year. We sure had a lot of fun though! Christmas Eve, Grandma Chloe and Grandpa KC came over and brought some cool gifts over for Claire and Carlie. They were only able to stay for a little while, but we sure enjoyed seeing them!

Later Christmas Eve, My parents came over for Aarons Jambalaya dinner! We ate lots of food, and enjoyed opening presents with the twins! We were going to make Gingerbread houses, but everyone was too tired. This is the first year since Aaron and I have been dating that we didnt make Gingerbread houses. :(

Christmas morning, my family came BACK over, and watched the twins open presents from Santa! We also had breakfast and enjoyed hanging out.
After my parents left, we headed over to Aarons dads house for more gift opening and even MORE food.
Carlie and Claire got bikes from Grandpa Paul! They've been having fun riding them all through out the house!
The girls had a lot of fun playing with all their cousins, and we enjoyed spending time with all of our family! Next weekend we will have breakfast with my grandparents, and see my brother Dave and his wife. (Nana and Papa were in Iowa with Grandma Walker, and Dave and Linda were in Utah with Lindas family)

What is everyone doing for New Years??

Our Decorated Tree

We finally decorated our tree! I couldn't find our tree skirt, but when I find it, I'll post a picture of the entire tree! We only broke ONE bulb! It bounced twice, then shattered. The girls LOVE going over to the tree and looking at it. Well, they touch it a LOT. But, for the most part they don't take any of the decorations off the tree.

Happy Holidays!

We took the twins to the Bellagio Conservatory the other day. I love how decorative it is! The girls especially loved the penguins!



Happy Holidays!

Happy Birthday Grandma TINE !!

Every year we celebrate Grandma Valentines Birthday, by helping her decorate her Christmas Tree! Last year the twins just went around taking all the ornaments off the tree. This year they helped put up ornaments, and did a pretty good job of leaving them there!





(Jacob, Joshua, the twins, Grandma Tine, and Autumn)

Sleeping Habits

Every night before I go to bed, I go and check on the twins. This is how I have been finding them the past few nights. They start out in their own beds, but when they actually end up falling asleep, they are right next to each other.

Sharing.

Last night we had some friends over for dinner. (Joey and Cachay) Anyway, Cachay was eating a fruit leather, and had given the twins a small piece. Claire went back up to Cachay for a second piece, and I made Claire say "Please". So, she got a second piece. Carlie saw Claire get seconds, and wanted more as well. So, I tried to have her say "Please". Normally, Carlie will say "please" "thank you" and "your welcome" when I tell her too. But not last night! She was being SO stubborn. She'd walk over to Cachay, glare at that little piece of fruit leather, stare it down, squint her eyes, knowing that ALL she had to do was say please! She did this seriously 6-7 more times. Finally, Claire went over to Cachay, and I said if Claire said please, SHE could have it. So, Claire said please, and got the last piece of fruit leather. What does Claire turn around and do?? She turned around and gave it to Carlie! It was so sweet! If you know Claire, she does NOT share anything!! It was super cute. I love my twins!

We've Been ELFED!!

Seriously, this just makes me laugh!

http://www.elfyourself.com/?id=1253437634

Other Fun Pictures!

The twins have been playing in these toy bins ever since they learned how to move. The house will be totally silent, and i'll go looking for them, to find them just sitting in these bins reading!

The twins found an extra scrap of paper, and deicded to pretend to color. They sat like this for a good 10 minutes.
They were playing "Ring around the Rosies" and I told them to hug. So they did.
Yea. Carlie is chillin on the second shelf of our tower shelf thing. We have two of these towers, one on each side of the TV, and one day I walked in the living room to find BOTH girls sitting on the second shelf. Crazy girls.
They LOVE their blankies! This is one of my favorite times of the day. Both girls are sitting still. In one place. Eating a small snack.

I went dark!

I have been debating on dying my hair dark again, and I decided to go dark. Here's the before.


And After.

Thanksgiving

I know, its mid December, and im just NOW posting about Thanksgiving. Better late then never right?? We invited Aarons side of the family (sisters and his mom) over to our house for Thanksgiving. Aaron and his mom did ALL of the cooking, and I even got to stay in bed (thanks to a migraine) It was a lot of fun, but I dont think we will be having it our house again, anytime soon! (Aarons says it was just way too much work!)

Aarons sister Carey, his mom ChloeAnne, his sister Amy, and all the kids.
Claire and Carlie eating tarts.
After everyone left, we headed over to MY grandparents house, to eat another Thanksgiving dinner! My great grandmother was in town, so it was nice to see her. Somehow I forgot to get a picture of her holding the twins. I dont think I got a single picture of her at all this year... :( Anyway, this is Carlie kissing my brother Dave. She's such a sweet heart!
A picture of me, with my 2 favorite men! My husband and my daddy-o!
Claire and Carlie playing the piano.

Summerlin Costco SHADE Roadshow!!!

Starting on Black Friday I will be at the Summerlin Costco managing the SHADE clothing roadshow!! woo hoo! We will be selling :

Camisole 3-packs: $24.99
Baby T 3 Packs: $29.99
Cotton Long Sleeve 2 Packs: $19.99

So come get some stuff!!

I am looking for another employee as well. I really need help on Wednesday the 27th and Thursday the 28th. I'll be paying $10 an hour. I would be able to add more hours if needed. If anyone knows anyone that would be ineterested LET ME KNOW!!

7 Random Things About Me

My cousin Melissa tagged me! (if I knew how to post a link to her page, I would)

1. I am VERY Bossy.
2. I love Mt. Dew
3. I have an addiction to lip gloss (MAC Lipglass) Hair Product (BED HEAD) Pens and Scrap booking paper (that doesn't get used)
4. I turn RED very easily.
5. I am very passionate about music.
6. I love the outdoors
7. I will probably read the Twilight series 3 more times before the 4th book comes out.


I will now tag : Stacey, Sarah Clark, Sarah Wadsworth and Melissa E

Pictures and stuff.

Im finally getting around to uploading pictures from the last month. The twins were Cheerleaders for Halloween. I dont love their costumes, but I guess thats what happens when you wait until the last minute to put something together. (Which leads me to think that I should stop working so I cant stay on top of these things)





The twins have been doing this (sitting in toy bins) ever since they figured out how to crawl. I love moments like this!

I have been toying with the idea of potty training. So far, neither girls have shown any interest in the potty's I have gotten. Carlie likes to use this one for a hat. Dont worry, it hasnt been used!

Has it been a month already?!

I just realized it has been a month since my last post!! What can I say, i've been BUSY!!

- Halloween : The I decided to let the twins go Trick or Treating. They had been sick earlier that week, and I was really hesitant about taking them out, in the cold. But they had a blast. Carlie kept putting rocks in her bag, and Claire tried running into peoples houses. Good times.

- Costco/Shade Roadshow: I decided to manage 2 Costco/Shade Roadshows this year. I finished my first 10 day show last week, and will start my next show on Friday. Speaking of: I need a employee who would be able to work this upcoming show. I think I need someone for 3-4 days, 9:30 - 4:30. It will be at the Summerlin Costco, and I'll pay $10/hour. Let me know if you know of anyone who would be available to help. ( its real simple, you just stand at the Shade Clothing booth, and help customers find sizes, and answer questions about the product, super easy!)

- iPhone: iGot one! and iLove it !!

- Osh Kosh : is amazing. We got lots of cute stuff for the twins! We also get a 'multiples' discount! I LOVE that place!

- Thanksgiving: Aaron decided to invite his family over to OUR house for Thanksgiving. My grandparents dont want to come over, so we will still be having to go over to their house later in the day. My grandparents arent rude, its just that my great grandmother will be in town, and she isnt used to being around lots of kids. So, having her at my house, along with Amy and Lane and their kids, and Carey and Shane and their boys, wouldnt really be a good idea ... (no matter how I word that, it just sounds like im being mean) Anyway, Thanksgiving, will once again, be a rushed, not so relaxing day.

Music

I love good music! I love that when I listen to music, everything around me just dissappears. I can be having a bad day, turn on my ipod, and suddenly be in a good mood again. Or, I can be having a great day, and listen to a few of my favorite songs, and be in a better mood! I love all kinds of music. I dont really have a favorite type. But, here are a few of my favorite Artists and favorite songs.

Imogen Heap
- "Goodnight and Go"
- "Hide and Seek"
- "Loose Ends"

Kate Havnevik
- "Disobey"
- "Show Me Love"
- "Timeless"

Jem
- "Flying High"
- "They"
- "Come on Closer"

Ghostland Observatory
- "Sad Sad City"
- "Silver Lights"

Lily Allen
- "OMG"
- "Smile"

Minus The Bear
-"Pachuca Sunrise"

One Republic
- "All We Are"
- "Apologize"

Regina Spector
- "Fidelity"
- "Musicbox"

2 Years Old

I finally took the twins to their Well Check. First of all, I HATE waiting at the doctors office. Usually when I call in for an appointment, I talk to Olna, and she makes sure we don't have to wait too long to see Dr. Conti, but this time I forgot to ask for her, and we waited in the waiting room for OVER an hour and a half. I was NOT happy! Carlie only headbutted the ground twice, and Claire only said "MINE!" a few times to the other kids who wanted to play with toys. But considering they hadn't really had a nap, all was OK. Anyway ... Claire weighs 22lbs and Carlie weighs 23.5 lbs. Dr. Conti wasn't too concerned with their weight, so I'm not concerned either. They DO eat. They are just small!

I need to get potty chairs. Carlie likes to tell me "I poot" ... so I think she may be getting ready to potty train. Claire just grabs her butt all funny when she "poots" So I think its time to start trying. I'm not going full force into potty training, but I'm just going to introduce the concept. Really, I'm not in ANY hurry. (I used to tell people, "oh maybe when the twins are out of diapers I'll have more kids" um, they are getting close to being out of diapers, and I am NOT ready to have more kiddos yet!)

Aaron and I counted how many words they say, and we could come up with 50. I think that is a lot right? I know its not a contest to see who's kids can say the most, but its nice to know my kids can speak!

Pictures.

Here are a few pictures of the Twins. I FINALLY was able to put their hair up in a little pont tail thingy! This is the very first time i've ever done it, so it looks a little funny. But im sure i'll learn how to do cute stuff eventually. I sell to hair stylists, I definatly am NOT a hair stylist!


This is Carlie, she loves to color!


Claire likes to eat the crayons a little more than she likes to color...



Being silly on the couch.


And my favorite, Claire giving Carlie a hug!

Too Cute!

A conversation between my sister and my 5 year old nephew Hayden.

Hayden: My heart party is only for Jaylynn.
Keri: What Hayden?
Hayden: My heart is having a party and only Jaylynn is invited.

Watch out ladies. This one is going to be a heart breaker!

Im BACK!!

First, I would just like to thank PC Laptops for fixing my laptop this week! It died last Monday night after our friend JOEY decided he NEEDED to watch the Baseball scores online ... I doubt that was what broke the laptop, but I'm blaming him. Anyway, my laptop is fixed, I am ALL caught up on my blogs, and I am ready to get back to blogging!

Last Monday I got in a car accident. I was on the 215 going to work, traffic was a little backed up, we started going a little (I couldn't have been going more than 25 mph) sneezed a good 4 times, and traffic had stopped. So, I rear ended the car in front of me, who hit the car in front of it, who naturally hit the car in front of IT. So, our brand new truck, is hanging out at the body shop, getting a new front end, and front fender. :( Sorry Aaron! I really shouldn't drive cars before they are registered. (I got in an accident 17 days after we bought the Camry, and wrecked the Titan 20 days after buying it!) Anyway, I'm fine. I was a little sore for a few days, but really, I'm fine. Funny thing, the guy that was driving the van that I hit first, just so happened to NOT have a valid drivers license (hadn't had a valid one since 1984) Obviously didn't have insurance, AND he had SEVERAL warrants out for his arrest. So, he went to jail! Crazy huh?!

Aaron the twins and I have had nasty colds since last week. Mine is pretty much gone. But the twins are still sick. Its pretty sad.

I'm SO excited for all the new shows starting up this season!! The Bachelor was GREAT Monday night, it's going to be an interesting season! I still need to watch Law and Order SVU from last night. Private Practice starts tonight, tomorrow is Greys Anatomy, Friday is Las Vegas, and Sunday is Desperate Housewives AND Brothers and Sisters! WOOHOO!! I am SO grateful for DVR!

The weather has been AMAZING this past week! I don't think we have had our AC on at all the last 5 days! I am LOVING this cool weather!

I just found out I MIGHT be going to NEW YORK for a work meeting! I should know sometime soon, seeing how the meeting is in October. It will only be for a short weekend, but still, I've never been, and I'll be going for free!!

Ok, I think that is a pretty good update!

One Of The Better Surveys!

1.) What I was doing 10 years ago: September 1997
I had just started HS, just gotten over Cody Aarondale breaking up with me, by starting to date Shawn Wallace. I guess I was a tad bit boy crazy !!

2.) Five Years Ago: September 2002
Ok. I have to laugh. My journal from 5 years ago, is actually my current journal. Yes, it has taken me over 5 years to complete a single journal! ... ok, back to the question.
5 years ago, I was getting ready to get married. We had just gotten our invitations back from the printing company, I was beyond frustrated with my bridesmaids, (or lack thereof). My brother was getting ready to come home from his mission ... Lots of stuff was going on 5 years ago!

3.) 1 Year Ago: September 2006
The twins had just turned 1! I had just started managing the Shade Kiosk.

4.) Yesterday:
Yesterday Aaron left town, so I stayed home from work. I did some laundry, cleaned a little, played with the twins, and watched the Burn Notice marathon!

5.) 5 Snacks I enjoy:
Chips and Salsa, anything chocolate, fruit, skittles, veggies.

6.) 5 Things I would do if I suddenly had $100 Million:
I would, 1.) Pay off my house/cars 2.) Build MWB street. 3.) Give my parents and siblings enough so they could enjoy life 4.) Travel ALL over. 5.) Then put the rest in the bank and earn more money on interest!

7.) 5 Locations I would run away to:
Hawaii, London, Any Beach, Parowan <-- call me strange, but I LOVE it there! anywhere as long as the husband and kids get to come along!

8.) 5 Bad Habits I have:
Mt. Dew, speeding, procrastinating, leaving my clothes on the floor, spending money.

9.) 5 Things I like doing:
Sleep, Scrapbook, Ride our 4 Wheeler, hanging out with Claire and Carlie, and going on dates with Aaron.

10.) 5 TV Shows I like:
Just 5 ?? Greys Anatomy, Burn Notice, Brothers and Sisters, Law and Order: SVU, The Hills.

11.) 5 Things I hate doing:
Waking up early, grocery shopping, changing my blogger layout bc shabbytulips photobucket account stops working, and ... shaving my legs.

12.) 5 Biggest joys of the moment:
SNL is on, I have new sheets, my room is clean, the twins fell asleep on their OWN beds, Aaron will be home tomorrow.

Now Im going to tag :
1. Melissa Brown
2. Melissa E.
3. Stacey
4. Sariah
5. Sarah W
6. And whoever else wants to do this fun little survey!

Shabby Tulips ...

Dear Shabby Tulips,

If my AWESOME layout gets deleted ONE MORE TIME, I will break up with you. Ok?

Thanks,
Heather


Now im back to a regular template. If someone would like to tell me how to make a cute template, with a cute header (TARA, and Susie!) let me know.

Friday Five!

I dont think I've done a Friday Five yet.

1. Who is your best friend?
As cliche as it sounds, Aaron is my best friend.

2. Why did you become friends?
There was just something about him! The first time I saw him, I thought he was kind of a jerk, but I felt I needed to get to know him before I made that judgement.

3. How did you meet?
Aaron was my friend Keri's, older brother Richies friend. Does that make sense? Anyway, one day Keri and I were hanging out at her house, and her brother and some of his friends were going out to lunch, and invited us. So we went to lunch, and the rest is history!

4. Why have you stayed friends?
Other than the fact that I married him ... He has been the one that I go to for anything and everything. I have had SO many friends come and go in my life, but I know that he is the ONE constant friend. He supports me in everything. He makes me want to be better. His love/friendship is unconditional.

5. How long (realistically) do you think you'll be friends?
:) For an Eternity!

My Girls are TWO !!

Claire and Carlie turned 2 on Friday!! We went to Build A Bear, and Claire picked out a Kitty, and Carlie picked a Bunny to make! They both had a lot of fun! Then on Sunday, we had our family and a few friends over for a party! I was a little worried about having 30+ people at our house, but everything went great! The girls had a TON of fun, and have had a lot of fun playing with all their gifts!


Claire taking her Kitty to get stuffed.


Carlie helping put the Bunnys heart in.


Carlie and Claire looking at the toy Nana gave them.


Claire and Carlie playing blocks with Aunt Kim and Keri.


Happy 2nd Birthday!!

If you havent already ...

If you havent already read Twilight, New Moon and Eclipse by Stephanie Meyer, you need to!!
I don't read very often, and I havent even started the 7th Harry Potter book yet, But I have read Twilight and New Moon in less than 48 hours! I just started Eclipse and cant wait to finish! The 4th book isnt due out until next fall ... I cant wait!

Nada...

I am in a blogging funk...

Upcoming events,

Aug 31st - Claire and Carlies 2nd Birthday!

Sep 7th - (Friday) David and Lindas open house @ the Cozy Hill Chapel.

Thats about it.

Texas, Here I Come!

I am leaving for a work filled weekend in Texas, in the morning. wait, it already IS morning ... My flight leaves in exactly 6 hours, and I have yet to finish packing, let alone GO TO BED!

Hopefully I dont get stuck in any Hurricanes or Tropical Storms. Im not a fan of crazy rain. Austin is expected to get 1-3 inches of rain each day that I will be there. yippee.

I hope everyone has a good weekend!

Pictures!