Sad day...

A little over a week ago, Nate and I went out to shoot some photos of our girls. When we got back home, I went to put them on the computer, and NOTHING...our hard drive had crashed on us, which means all of those priceless pictures that have been sitting on our computer are gone!! The next couple of days were the saddest days ever! I cried for two days straight. Nate was so sweet...he told me he was going to take me out to a movie (Time Travelers Wife), but I knew it would be a crying movie, and as bad as I want to see it, I was all cried out, so we went to dinner instead. (I love you babe!) All of Paisleys baby pictures were on there. We seriously haven't developed one picture of her yet. So our hard drive is being tested on a few programs, and we are hoping and PRAYING they can get the pictures back. There were so many pictures I loved!! So, anyone who has a digital camera, and takes pictures and puts them on their computer, I don't want you to learn the hard way...back them up!!! From now on I will be backing all of our photos up as many ways as I can think of! I did have some cute pictures to post...but that won't be happening now, unless by some miracle they find them.

Sour Faces

A few weeks ago I was cooking with some Limes, and Addi just couldn't resist them....

I just had to share these because they make me laugh every time I look at them!

Nate's Photography

We finally had the time to put Nate's photography site together! He just finished doing two weddings and did an amazing job. So everyone check it out! http://nateterryphotography.blogspot.com/

Fathers Day

This Fathers Day I feel extremely grateful for the fathers that have been in my life. How blessed I have been to have so many great men in my life. I have always been surrounded by so many great examples who have taught me so much.

I am so thankful to my father for showing me how to work and how to be thankful for what I have, even if it isn't much. I remember him teaching me so many things...sometimes the hard way...but always in a way that was best for me, and some of those things I am just now realizing and growing to appreciate. Thanks Dad, for all of the talks...for all of the advice, and concern you have had for me. Thank you for all of the laughs, the foot rubs you gave me in the middle of the night because my feet would ache so bad I couldn't sleep, and for always letting me know that you believed in me. I am especially grateful for the fun and loving Grandpa you are. I love watching you with my girls, and seeing them light up when they get to play with you. Thanks for everything! I love you.

I am also thankful for my Father-in-law. He has also been a great example to me. He has always shown how important his family is to him. I have seen him sacrifice many things for his family. I know that he always tries to be there for any of his children...no matter what it may be, he makes it known that he is willing to help. He has dropped many things to come to our rescue when we have needed him. He, too, is one of the worlds greatest Grandpas!! The girls love him so very much. I am thankful for the things he has taught, and will teach them. Thank you, Mark!! I am especially thankful to him for teaching Nate so many great things...(including how to be a fix-it man!!)...which leads me to...

My sweet, adorable husband!! What a FABULOUS Father he has been to our two beautiful girls. I am so thankful for the way he teaches them with so much love. I am so blessed to have a husband who honors his priesthood and who's testimony shines through him, and uses it to teach our girls the gospel. Thank you, sweetheart for being there for them, playing with them, making them laugh and being there to wipe their tears. Thank you for your patience and your kindness. Thank you for all of the wonderful memories, and for continuing to put up with me. You are a great Dad, and I can't wait to see your relationships grow with our girls. There is nothing more precious than watching them watch you, watching you take naps with them, or giving them hugs and kisses. Nothing makes my heart happier! I am so excited to continue on our journey together...with our beautiful children...into eternity. I love you!!

Back in the game...I think...

WOW! It has been forever!! I don't know how many times I have told myself that I need to update our blog. I don't know how all of you moms keep up on it so regularly. I have to admit, I was a little freaked out by all of the "blogging gone bad" stories..and still might be a little...so I will probably be going private in a few weeks. SO...(you know the drill...Just email me if you want to be on my list :) ). I will work on getting some pictures up. We are also working on Nate's Photography page. Things have started picking up with that and he is taking some awesome pictures!! He has 2 weddings he is shooting this month, so we hope to keep up the pace. He has such a love for photography and has amazing talent with it. So if any of you need a photographer..you really should give him a try..or help spread the word. We will let you know when the website is up and running! For now, at least I have somewhat updated our blog. Pictures will be up in a couple of days....or weeks...we'll see!

Addi's Birthday

In the middle of our Fall activities, we also celebrated Addi's 3rd Birthday. When everyone tells you how fast they grow up, I think that they mean EXTREMELY fast. I can't believe that my baby is 3!! It is crazy and hard to imagine what life was like before this beautiful little spirit came into our lives. To be a parent is such an amazing gift and blessing. I am so grateful to have Addi part of our family. She has taught us so much, and helped us to enjoy the "little" and simple things in life again.

She had a busy, but fun day that ended with our families in our home, celebrating her big day.

One of the funniest moments of the night was when she opened a gift from Nate and I. (But first I should say that we had just barely finished painting Addi's new bedroom, so she was used to seeing paint cans around the house...and was constantly wanting to help us paint.) We got her a big can of Tinker Toys. As soon as she finished opening the gift, she got SO excited. She had the biggest smile on her face, and then just started laughing. Then she looked up at everyone and said "It's paint!!" It was so funny! All she needs is a little bit of paint to make her happy!

Fall Adventures

AGAIN, it has been a while since I have posted anything. We have had a very busy fall! It is my very favorite time of year, and I can't believe it is almost over! I have to admit, though, that as we move on to Thanksgiving and Christmas, I am quickly getting caught up in the spirit of the season! Yes, I have even turned the radio on to nonstop Christmas music... and I have popped in a couple of Christmas movies...and I am loving it!

Here are a few pictures of some Fall activities we have been doing....

This is at Thanksgiving point's Cornbelly's Corn Maze. We went the weekend that it opened, and got in for $1 a person (normally $10/person). Addi and her cousins played in a pile of corn, and came out a little dusty! Definetly worth $3 of entertainment...

Here is the Pumpkin patch...Addi had so much fun picking her very own pumpkin.

Here we are carving the pumpkins. Addi wasn't sure how she felt about cleaning them out. She wanted to do it, but wasn't so sure about the stuff that was getting all over her hands!

TRICK-OR-TREATING...

We dressed up as the Flintstones, and it was pretty fun. If you asked Addi who she was for Halloween, she would say "Peddles". She had a blast trick-or-treating and somehow she knew exactly how it all worked. She was on a mission for CANDY!! We did get a family picture of us dressed up, but I looked freakishly huge and pregnant in my costume...and I'm not about to share it with the world!