Happy Birthday Momzilla!

Carol, Baby Janet, Heber

Little Janet

My parents when they were dating. 

Mom and I  at Kappa momma daughter night 2011

 Happy Birthday Momzilla! I'm so thankful for you and all you do. I've enjoyed building a relationship with you and now that I've been on my own for a year in half I appropriate all the advice you gave me so much more. Unfortunately school started on your birthday so I wasn't there for your Birthday dinner but I enjoyed lunch with you and Heidi at Zupas Saturday. Love you so much Momzilla!!!!!

My Project

So if anyone knows me well they know two important things about me. First I was born on Halloween, second I love skeletons. I bought this black material back in the beginning of October with all the intentions of making a cape for Halloween. With my hectic semester and all my health issues last semester it just didn't happen.

  During Thanksgiving break Heidi and I found the blue flannel on sale at Walmart so she bought me enough to make a blanket. I knew the project would have to wait until after finals and my Winter break. so I put the material aside for later. My mom loves to sew. When I should her the material she asked me what I wanted to do with it. "I want you to teach me how to make a blanket." So armed with a Walmart gift card I bought batting and yarn to tie my blanket. (Now I originally bought a soft black to tie it with but then my mom brought up that it wouldn't show. the only other color that worked that I had was this veragated  pink...) I took me a couple days to tie and quite a few movies. In the end I am very pleased with the outcome. Also its great in my cold apartment on those chilly nights when it drops to the single digits. Thanks Momzilla!

Kiddos

Hermione holding Charlotte, Aiden & Abbygail

 One thing I loved about the break was being able to spend time with Sissy and the loves of my life; Meanie Mione Mo, Bug, Beanie Baby, and Baby Bee. It's amazing how much you can love a child. It had been a while since I'd taken their pictures so I spent the night on the 30 of December and on New Year's Eve we did a mini photo shoot.

Charlotte Shannon 8mo.

Ah my name sake. What else is there to say? I love this little girl so much. She just loves people and her family. No one can make her laugh harder then Meanie Mione Mo. She has an infectious smile that makes everyone happy. She loves to snuggle and is the proud owner of 4 shiny, sharp teeth. She is definitely a chill go with the flow kiddo. I cannot believe she'll be one in April!

Abbygail Jean 2 yrs & 5mo. 

Abby is a diva. She definitely makes her wants known and has since her birth. She is Sissy's shadow and loves to help with Baby Charlie. She has grown so much this year. We did her Birthday photo shoot and she gained a baby sister. She is a cuddlier and loves all things girly! She loves to play with her brother and sisters. I love cuddle time with her and receiving calls from her to talk with Auntie Shan.

Aiden Jay 4 yrs. & 3mo.

 Aiden has accomplished so much this year! He is in his second year of preschool and is talking more and more. Its funny to see him and think he was the 2 lb baby boy born 12 weeks early. His favorite things in life are Mickey Mouse, school, and cars. He is a lover like his baby sisters and climb in your lap and cuddle just as much as the babies. He is a ham and loves to make his momma laugh.

Hermione Marie 6 yrs. & 3 mo.

Meanie Mione Mo! I remember the first time I met this timid little toe head three years ago. She has grown up so much from then. Hermione started kindergarten in September and was lucky to get in a all day program. She is in class with her best friend which is both a blessing and hindrance. She is a great big sister to her baby sisters and little brother. She loves having girl time with mommy and Aunt Shannon. She has had a tough year with her Anxiety and PTSD but is learning positive ways of coping. We've been proud of her accomplishments and love spending time with her!

Ah I love these kiddos and it's going to be tough to go back to school and not see them weekly. Thankfully Sissy is great at sending me picture messages. Love ya little sprouts!

Christmas....

So Heidi and I were in Vegas on Christmas so we did our Christmas with the family on New year's Eve. It was fun to have everyone there and there were lots of laughs. We enjoyed our gifts and I look forward to using my crock pot soon!

Sissy Time

Peekaboo! 

fluffy Shan

I love spending time with Sissy and the kiddos! Saturday we had a girls day and took H out to lunch at Applebee's and then did some shopping. H was so happy to be out with the big girls and to spend time with Mommy and Aunt Shannon. I've enjoyed spending time with all my favorite people!
Sunday I spent the night with Sissy and the kiddos. It was fun to be there with them in the morning and help them get ready for pictures. Aunt Shan took all their pictures and can't wait to show Sissy! I also got cuddles from all 4 of my favorite little kiddos!

Zoo Lights

My family likes to have fun. The Hogle Zoo has a tradition called zoo lights. Dad and I have wanted to go for years. So we gathered the family (David, Becca, and Kevin) and dad invited his sister Angela and we had a night out. We bundled up warm seeing how the zoo is in the mouth of Parley's Canyon making it cooler. We ate at Zupas first then went to the zoo. It was a crisp 22 degrees with a wind chill making it feel like 15! It had dumped a insane amount of snow over Christmas as the sidewalks were all covered in ice. Thankfully they had little warming lamps throughout the park. We ended in the cafe drinking hot cocoa. Despite the cool weather it was a great night!

Gingerbread Houses

Kelsie Anne and Kenna Kae working on our train.

Auntie Shan, Kelsie and Kenna working on the train.

Colton Michael and Dominic working on their house.

Cousin love! Colty 2 yrs and Dom 5 yrs

Dominic and Kameron Lee working on their house

Auntie Heidi and Shannon

Who doesn't enjoy making gingerbread houses? We got these kits at Walmart while we were out and about today. Girls against boys and ours turned out rather special. that's okay Colty bit the head off of one of their gingerbread men... So our family is a bit special. At least we had lots of fun.