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Thanks for hanging in there with me.  I will be back to updating my blog very soon!  Love to all!

Very interesting article http://www.salon.com/life/internet_culture/index.html?story=/mwt/feature/2011/01/15/feminist_obsessed_with_mormon_blogs. I encourage you to read it!

Top 10 Things I am Thankful For

I got this idea from Stephanie Nielsen's blog, and decided it was a great idea. These are in no particular order. I am thankful for...

1. A little girl who lets me do her hair, sometimes for over an hour.

2. Family that comes to visit us all the way down here in Tehas!

3. That this astounding man asked me to marry him almost 9 years ago.

4. For all the men and woman and their families, that sacrifice so we can live in a free country.

5. For a husband that relishes being a daddy.

6. My sis-in-law. There aren't words to describe how much I admire and love this woman.

7. That my kids love each other so much. Even when they fight (which is often), they are best friends two seconds later.

8. A 21 month old who is already very interested in potty training.

9. For these wonderful people, who make my life better then I ever thought possible.

>10. For the temple, where families are sealed, for time and all eternity.

Please don't feel left out if you are not on this list. You are on my internal list, which I think of often. I promise to make a better effort in letting you know how truly thankful I am for all of you, and the service that you bless me and my family with, and the love, and friendship you offer us. Thank you.

All my love,

Christina

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Hermine

Hermine came by for a visit a couple weeks ago.

It was crazy how fast it all happened.

And then was over in just a few hours. These pics are right in front of our complex. I was afraid we wouldn't be able to get out to pick the kids up from school, so we stayed at a friends house until we had to pick them up, and by that time this was all gone. Crazy Texas weather.

Quinn's First Day of School

My Quinnie started school last week. He loved it, I disliked it immensely. Matt had to fly on his first day, so I had to go it alone.

Here he is as we are walking to the school (we had to park at a friends house and walk because the parking lot was full).

Looking for his seat (check out his shoe laces).

Getting his name tag.

He was so excited to get to have lunch at school, he even picked out a cool Star Wars lunch box. It's kinda funny, because one of the few things I remember from Kindergarten was my Muppets lunch box, and the way it smelled like ripe banana's. To this day I still love that smell, and it takes me right back to that time.

This is Ethan today after church. I took this picture because, 1- he's so stinkin' cute, and 2- he looks so much like his cousin Jacob it's kinda scary.

She's Crafty (sung to the beat of "It's Tricky" by Run DMC)

I know, I'm showing my age. I'm trying my hand at refinishing random items, and making headbands. So here's my first go 'round.


My step mom gave me this old mirror and matching shelf. I instantly saw lots of potential.


Step 1- Primed it (my step dad would not be happy if I had forgotten this step).

Stage 2- Painted it Calypso Sky blue.

Finished it off with a light whitewash. I am very happy with the outcome. Now I just have to find something small, pretty, and unbreakable to go on the shelf.

Here is my first try at a fabric flower head band. I have a lot to learn, but I'm happy with my first try.

I threw this one in, because we wanted to show you where you will be sleeping if you come to visit us! J/K, though it is comfortable. The kids love their new beds, and I love how much more room they have in their room. Great find Daddy!