Since Brett and i have been married we haven't been able to afford some of the extra things that we, OK i wanted! But now that we are getting a paycheck i can buy some of the those things that make life that much sweeter.

Life's Little Luxuries...

1. 1000 thread count sheets!!! This is a must, i had to splurge on these and i am so glad i did. I bought an extra set that is 400 count because i found them on clearance but i think i might retire them already. We slept on them last night and i didn't realize how nicer the 1000's are. Please go buy yourself these, don't wait until your done school like i did!



2. Pottery Barn! I love this store, i haven't bought anything
big yet but i'm saving my pennies to get some furniture. I did get Peyton's bedding from there and i got one of those super cute anywhere chairs for him. I love it and so does Brody. I think i know what i'll get Brody for Christmas.














3. My new king size bed. I look forward to going to bed at night, and i'm actually reading now (because we don't have a t.v. in our room). I don't notice if Peyton sneaks in during the night, it's HUGE!

4. My Honda Odyssey. I didn't think i wanted a van but once i drove it and saw how convenient they are i couldn't resist. My kids love it too.

5. Last but not least FRIDAY NIGHT SHOPPING! Brett goes golfing every Saturday, so i go shopping every Friday night, well most Friday nights. Last Friday i went with my sister in-law and found the best jeans for way cheap.... Seven for all man kind for $30 at Marshalls. I love that store. This week i found a darling black hand bag and i hit the old navy sale. If you have one by you RUN to it as fast as you can, they have a ton of shirts f0r $3.97, so of course i bought like 10 of them. Well you know what i mean.

I want to hear what things in your life keep you going, as you can see it's my shopping addiction. Don't worry next post will be about the kids again and i'll put up some cute pics.

I love photoshop elements...

I have this program that i am falling in love with! I have spent many hours playing around on it and therefore neglecting my children, husband and house. For my first project i decided to do a birthday announcement for Brody's first birthday in November. Since i didn't do a birth announcement for him he gets a 1st birthday one. So i hope he likes it.
I have already started our Christmas card too! This program is so great you, i edit my photos, make cards and scrapbook on it. LOVE IT...
This is a sample of Brodys annoucement, it looks way better printed out.

Grandma's Visit...
We had a great time with my mom while she was here. We did a lot of shopping and went on daily walks with the kids. The weather was perfect the whole time so basically the entire visit was a success.

Me and my mom.

Peyton pouting

My little Brody dude!

Peyton and Brody play under the crib like it's a fort.

Brody thougtht this was the easiest way to drink his juice

Peyton our little stud

My sister and i ordered the kids costumes off babystyle this year and when i got them in the mail i just had to try Cassie's gold fish costume on Brody. If it wasn't so girly i would have made him be the gold fish. I love it.

the gold fish having a melt down, but can you blame him? he is wearing stripped tights!

Grandma bought the boys the cutest p.j's

This is Brody's "Rooster" costume, we'll get better pics when Halloween comes.

Brody is rocking out in his crib and standing all by himself. Way to go Brody!

My kids love Watermelon!!!

Peyton and "NANA" eating watermelon

This is my little niece Brighton and my beautiful sister in-law Nicole, Brighton just turned 1 and has already figured out how to eat an ice cream cone. She looked so cute eating it i just had to take some pics.

I am so excited!

My mom is coming to visit today. I kinda guilt tripped her into coming to because i need HELP! My mom is so good at getting things organized and puts everything in the right spot, i am not. I need her!
So she gets to kill 2 birds with one stone, spend time with her favorite grandsons and help out her favorite daughter (just kidding Becky).
So my mom and i always tell each other that we are going to eat healthy and lose a few pounds when we're together BUT it never seems to happen. So since I'm already on a diet i told her we are both on a diet, so i hope we can both say we lost a pound or 2. I'll let you know. It's going to be super hard since Halloween candy is already out.

This is a cute pic of my mom with my cute kids. As you can see we need an updated one.

Our new love...

ARIZONA!!!
I have to say it didn't take us long to feel like Gilbert,AZ was our new home. We absolutely love it here. I love our area, ward and neighbors. Everyone has been so great to us no wonder it felt like home so fast.

Brett found a job with a dental group here and seems to be enjoying it, I'm so excited for him. He loves practicing dentistry without 10 professors behind his shoulder. I'm sure his patients and assistants just love him, he is so easy to get along with and is very charismatic. I love this guy and i so glad he loves what he is doing.
Bretts first day or work!

There is this great club house in our subdivision and it has this man made beach for the kids. It is the greatest thing ever. I feel like i'm at a resort every time i go. Along with this awesome pool they have a lap pool,hot tub, workout room, tennis courts and everything else you can imagine. Peyton wakes up asking if he can go swimming everyday!

I love this picture of Brody, it's kinda random but i had to share it.
I love this determined, happy and funny little guy!!!!!!

So here is our house that we are renting, and yes those walls are purple. I'm starting to not notice them as much anymore but i definitely wish they were a different color! You will see our lovely furniture in the toy room, hopefully Brett can work enough that we can get some real couches in there. But it's a great little house for our little family and i love it.....We are welcoming all visitors!

Summer Fun

"My Boys" at the Raymond parade Peyton had so much fun he didn't even move from his chair, i was very surprised at how good he was.



Me and my sister watching the parade.Peyton clapped every time a float, a person, horse or car came by, it was pretty cute.
Grandma Karren holding Josh(6months) and Brody(8months)


Oh ya i ran the Raymond road race, Lindsey Baldry and i decided the night before the race we would do the 5km. It was my very first race...and i survived!

More Canada day pictures...

OK so if anyone is still checking this thing i am finally posting again. I know it has been forever but i'm a busy girl. We have been down to the cabin twice, playing in Raymond and Lethbridge and of course we had to up to Calgary to see Grandpa Sefcik (and go shopping at lululemon).

The kids are having a blast in good old Alberta. It has gone by way too fast, i think Peyton actually might miss this place. I am looking forward to moving to Mesa as soon as possible, and Brett is enjoying his forced vacation.