If you can't say anything nice.....

Don't say anything at all. 

I've taken on the 40 day challenge of the Love Dare.  And that was today's dare.  To not say anything negative to your spouse.  And shockingly I haven't.  Even when  he was being a butt for all of 2 seconds. I just chose not to speak. :) 

I think this challenge is going to improve our relationship immensely.  I'll be updating daily with how the challenge goes with each dare.

Two Words

She's CRAWLING!  Now for the baby gates to go up! lol  She's kinda sluggish right now, but soon she'll be zooming around chasing her brother.

Loved seeing all my family

We got to see pretty much everybody on Christmas Eve & Christmas Day.  We had a blast at Aunt Arlene's for christmas (and bella was on good behavior too!).  Koda was very happy with Brad's flash light. :)  Friday morning we had our yummy breakfast at Patty's.  And we snuck in a few cake balls for a snack. :P  I'm pretty sure Mama Jo LOVED her gift.  lol  Now she can take lots of pics.  Then off to mom's to open with the brother and his family.  I think mom liked her photo book.  And J.R. loved his gift.  After that we drove cross country (well it felt like it) to my dad's.  Had some yummy mexican food.  (which I'll prolly be making this week).  Watched some football then had to head back our way so Koda could go see his dad.  We had a great time, and was so glad to see all my family.  Now it's close to time to bring in the new year.  Gotta work on my resolutions.  :)

Here's a slideshow from our holiday.

My kids are....

AWESOME!  Of course I'm a little biased :)  2 Saturdays ago we had our company Christmas party.  The kids looked adorable by the way.  Here are some of them during the party.



She liked the table better than her toys.


The boy has to constantly make faces. :)


Love his big eyes


Then we went to see Santa at Bass Pro Shop

It's been FOREVER.....

since I've shared pictures.  He are a few from Thanksgiving of my grandma with her great grandkids.  And of Bella attacking (I mean loving) on MarLeigh.  lol And also some pics of hte kiddos. 

Great Grandma with all 3 kiddos


The only boy so far......


Just the girls....


Round 1 of the attacking :P


Now for my wonderful kiddos!

She has a habit of attacking things..... 


The child is goofy!


Best buds


Minnie was a lifesaver!

For those with kiddos

You should so do this.  I did this for Dakota.  He will get to see it on Sunday or Monday.  It's so cute. 

http://portablenorthpole.tv/home

Santa does a personalized video for your kiddos. It's greatness!

The holidays

Well we had a busy holiday.  Wednesday night we had dinner with my inlaws.  And Bella was shockingly on her best behavior.  It was weird. lol  Dakota had a blast playing with all his cousins.  Thursday we went to Brad's aunt's.  He has a huge family, and I love when we get together with them.  Friday was pretty tame. We watched movies all day and got a few things for Bella at babies r us.  Mostly baby food. :P  Saturday we had our friends over for Thanksgiving dinner.  I was so happy everyone showed up.  It was a lot of fun. And all the food was yummy.  sunday we went to my uncle's for turkey day with my family.  It was greatness.  And I got to see Miss MarLeigh.  She's getting so big.  Only a few more weeks and the girls can see each other again. i hope they grow up to be BFF's.  They are only 2 months apart.  I will post pictures later.  I have some funny video of Dakota singing in the car, well until he realized that i was videoing him. :)