Dallas is 8!

Dallas was baptized Sept. 25, 2010. What a beautiful experience that was! How crazy that I have a daughter who is old enough to be baptized. Just seeing her in her white dress was enough to choke me up. The whole experience was so wonderful and beautiful.
Before she was baptized, we went and picked out a white dress that she could wear. She was the one and only one to pick out her dress. I really wanted a different one, but she wanted what she wanted and she looked gorgeous! I called a lady in our ward to take pictures of her in her dress so that we could capture this moment in time. We went to the Oquirrah Mountain Temple and she did a great job. I also used one of the photos as an invite for family members. Loved how they turned out!

We had a luncheon after her baptism. I even made white and pink chocolate candies with a girl on the front that is kneeling! Although Dallas was afraid that she would have to go under again if she didn't do it right the first time, she did a great a job and went all the way under. Before she got baptized, we talked about lying, as well as a few other things that comes with baptism. Well, a few days after her baptism, we asked her if she was telling the truth about something and her response was, "I can't lie anymore because I was baptized." We explained that yes, in fact she could still lie, she just wasn't supposed to.

We are so proud of you honey and the decision that you've made to be baptized. I know that your Heavenly Father is proud of you as well. You are turning out to be a very remarkable daughter of God. We love you so much!

Grandpa and Grandma Birrell

The Priesthood who helped confirm her a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Grandpa Birrell, Great Grandpa Harper, Grandpa Hinds cousin, Grandpa Hinds, Jason, Tyson

Great Grandpa & Great Grandma Harper

Grandma & Grandpa Hinds

Our beautiful family!

Ghosts and pedicures

Saturday morning Jason asked Austin if he had good dreams. His response...
"I dreamt about a ghost, but not the Holy Ghost."
We've been talking about the Holy Ghost at our house since my daughter is getting baptised. I think he thinks that the Holy Ghost is just like a ghost that you see in cartoons and movies. Silly kid!
Dallas got a pedicure today as a birthday gift from my sisters. She had a choice of a pedicure or a manicure. When I asked her why she chose the pedicure, she said ..."I want my feet massaged. It would feel so good." She really enjoyed the experience. I still can't believe she is 8!!!

Happy Birthday Dallas!

Happy 8th Birthday Dallas!
Favorite color: Pink, Purple & Violet Blue
Movie: Hanah Montana the movie
Animal: Horse
TV show: Wizards of Waverly Place & iCarly
Toy: Baby Dolls
Food: Waffles
Favorite thing to do: Play with friends & family
Book: Unique Monique

Happy Birthday Austin!

Happy 5th Birthday Austin!!
We love you so much and have been thrilled to have you in our family. You definately make us laugh with your silly ways.
Favorite color: Green
Movie: Lion King
Animal: Lion
Food: Macaroni & Cheese
Toy: Motorcyle
Favorite thing to do: Play with friends

Our Model Baby!

I received the photos from his model shoot when he was 7 weeks old and they are awesome! (Sorry I forgot to post them.) I love love love the smirk/smile on his face. The photographer got two really great shots that she used. It's for a fertility clinic in Salt Lake City. The first photo with a little smile on his face was made really big and it went behind the receptionists desk. The one of his back and head was put with a collage of other baby photos for a room.

On a side note, I can't beleive he is 4 months old.
Weight: 12lbs 1 oz
Height: 24.5 inches
*sticks out his toungue when smiling or just because
*grabs toes and holds on
*wraps his litte hands in mommies hair every chance he gets
*talks and smiles at his brother and sister
*giggles when I attempt to make percussion sounds and move his arms/legs

Awesome Date ideas!

I have found a really awesome blog! A gal I know from when I used to sell scrapbook stuff, started a really cool blog about dating.

http://thedahlingdatingdivas.blogspot

Her friends and herself, post fun and awesome date ideas. Some ideas are free, cheap, adventurous, romantic, silly, etc. It is worth the read to go back to the beginning to get all of the great ideas. You can also email them if you have a great dating idea. They post pictures, how to's, etc. One lady even made her ice dispenser from her fridge into an M&M dispenser for a day for her husbands birthday! How easy is that and creative! They want to put the "fun" back in marraige. I love the saying at the top of her blog.

"Marriage is not a noun; it's a verb. It isn't something you get. It's something you do. It's the way you love your partner every day." -Barbara De Angelis

Go check it out and let me know if you are just as excited about this blog as I am.

Total Eclipse of the Heart

Wow! This movie is awesome! (using my son's favorite word) I really loved it. My faith in these movies has been restored. The first one: Ugh! Second one: better! This one: Loved!
The acting was improved. Edward doesn't "brood", he actually looks in love. The make up and hair were awesome. Even Rob Pattinsons' was under control throughout most of the movie.

All of the action scenes were awesome. Even Kristin Stewart doesn't play the stammering idiot. Tons of one liners from the book that made me laugh a lot.

I even loved Jasper. He looked a ton better in this one.


The only negative is that I'm not sure I liked the new Victoria.
She was way too "doll" like and didn't have enough "menace" about her. Does this picture scream "madwoman"? No. She needed to be more wicked in her facial and body movements to me. She just didn't make me believe that she really really wanted revenge on Edward and Bella. Even in the fight scene with Edward, she didn't look mean enough. She almost looked scared. She just...was. At least for me. I think that the old one could've done a better job. She's just as pretty, but had a look about her in the second one that made you know that she was upset.
So, what did you guys think of the movie? Whose "team" are you on? (Come on, we all love the books, admit it, you're a proud twi-hard "Twilight Mom"!) I liked Edward in the books and switched teams to Jacob for the movie, but I think I'm back to Edward because that's just how much I liked the movie. The proposal scene was heart warming!
Let me know. Can't wait for the last 2!