Craigslist

What a couple of weeks it has been for me and Craigslist. I haven't looked at that website in forever, and all of a sudden I couldn't stop. But I just kept finding good deals. Granted I had to drive to Plano, Keller, Burleson and Frisco to get them, it was worth it. In the past few weeks we've gotten a kitchen chandelier, a toddler bed for Leilani, an upholstered rocker for $25! and a very expensive vacuum for a good price. The vacuum works so well that even Leilani likes using it. She really is vacuuming.

Honestly, I've sucked up more dirt and dust this week then I even knew was possible. It pays to invest in a good vacuum.

Oh, and Dayne got a new paintball gun (thanks Chris), and it's pretty. I also finally sold something on Craigslist - it took a couple of weeks - I guess my stuff isn't as 'wanted' as I think it is. So some good deals for us - but watch out. Once you start looking for good deals, it is really hard to stop.

My baby...

My first born is now 2 years old. I know that is not very up there in years, but at the same time, it is... She had quite a week of birthday celebration. We hung streamers on her door and said Happy Birthday when she came out, so she thinks streamers are called Happy Birthday...

I went through all the trouble of making a cake (yes, I need practice) and I turn around and find this! She's looking at me like "what, I told you I wanted cake."

But here she is at her party. I just couldn't resist this fairy costume from Children's Place. It is so Leilani.

And this was her favorite gift. A Disney princess card that sang when you open it. She got a big smile every time she opened. She just sat there and opened, closed, opened, closed...

(Did you know everyone can be a princess? The card says so)

Happy Birthday Baby!

Fascinators

I have to showcase my sister-in-law. She makes these hair accessories she calls fascinators, and I think they are simply amazing and gorgeous. If I could do my wedding over again, I would definitely have one of these instead. I always wanted the up-swept hair with a large flower on the side. Why I didn't do it... But she has a large variety and I think everyone should check them out. They are a trend with wearing. Check them out here.

Love them!

Photo courtesy of minelolly. The link is also on my sidebar.

Conference

What a wonderful conference we just had. Was any one else inspired? I loved all four sessions and my favorite talk was by Elder Bednar. Any talk on the family always inspires me. He gave three things that I believe will make any family succesful. 1. Tell your family you love them 2. Share your tesitmony with them 3. Be consistent and above all us don't be embarrassed or scared to do any of these things. I never realized that other people besides myself might be embarrassed to tell their family that they love them (especially since we are all adults). How silly we become as we get older. Another lesson from conference - become as a little child. And no matter how old we become, I know that I can always work on stregthening my family.

I hope everyone got the chance to watch and enjoy. I love conference weekend.

Sep 30th

These are my beautiful girls in the morning. Wake up, hug mom and dad, get OJ and get in bed to watch a movie.

Leilani sat and read and entire book with me (Are You My Mother?). I was so impressed - this is something she's never done before. But maybe she's more interested now because she recognizes the bird, tree, kitten, dog, etc...

And I don't want to forget little Ava's blessing. She was blessed over Labor Day weekend. She is wearing my dress which Leilani also wore. She is such a wonderful baby! She is going on 3 months (crazy!), is 24 inches and 11 1/2 pounds. She's my baby.

7 Weeks

We would like to introduce you to

Ava Cynthia Ram
Born July 10, 2009, 8:08 pm
6 1/2 pounds, 19.75 inches