craftiness.

So, I've been feeling really crafty lately and have a couple of projects in the works. This is the first completed project. Sick of trying to figure out where to put all of those invitations?? Problem solved. I mod podged {i love mod podge projects} the paper onto the painted and distressed wood, mod podged paper onto the clothes pins, used velcro to stick the clothes pins to the wood, put the vinyl lettering on {thanks Kimi for using your cricuit to make the letters}, and then used twine to attach the two pieces {thanks Cam for drilling the holes}. I think it turned out pretty cute!!!

Don't be afraid to dress up your clothes pins!

If you want to try one out for yourself and have any question, please feel free to ask!

Kailey's Baptism.

(sorry-the photo is out of focus)

We were able to go up to Rupert to spend time with the Banner family for new years. We had so much fun seeing everyone and watching A LOT of football! On the 2nd we were able to go to Kailey's baptism. She did so good and looked so pretty! Congratulations Kailey!!!

I can't believe Kailey is already 8 years old! This is the little girl that I remember:

merry christmas.

Just wanted to show off one of Cameron's Christmas presents! He started school today at UVU, majoring in Aviation Science. I decided to get Cam a new Pilot headset so that he doesn't have to borrow the community headsets at UVU. I found it disgusting to think of Cam having to use a headset that had someone else's mouth touching the mic. I was able to successfully surprise him after making up multiple lies and twists. I think he looks pretty good! I am so excited for Cam to be excited about doing aviation...and it doesn't hurt that I have always been crazy about planes and collecting little planes forever! I can't wait to see where this little adventure takes us! I'm so proud of my Pilot!

We are so blessed to have such great families to spend the holidays with! We love Christmas time and the opportunity to celebrate our Savior, Jesus Christ's birth. We are so grateful for Heavenly Father's gift in sending the Earth his Only Begotten Son. We hope your holiday was as great as ours!

Happy Birthday Cooper.

So Cooper turns 1 today! Well, more like 7 in dog years. He has graduated from the Purina Puppy Chow and is now on to Purina Little Bites! He is starting to understand some commands finally! The biggest ones are: OUT, DOWN, TREAT, OUTSIDE, and well, that's it. As you can tell he is a pretty stubborn dog, but slowly getting the hang of things. We didn't do much for his birthday since we will be out of town for the night, but we went to the Doggy Bakery yesterday and got him some treats.

Number 19.

That's right. I'm Aunt Bethany again. I am really contemplating on if I should just call them by their numbers since this is getting a little difficult with all the names and birthdays!!! Stephanie and Austin have been waiting to adopt for 2 years. A week ago they got a call saying they were matched up with a birthmother. So exciting!!!

Meet Andrew Shawn Allred. Born on December 10, 2009 at 7:20 pm. 6lbs. 5oz. and 20 inches. Congratulations Stephanie and Austin and welcome to the family Andrew!

Happy Halloween!

Can you believe Halloween has already come and gone??? This year has gone by so fast, and the next couple months will only go by faster! We hope you all had a great Halloween! Now we can't wait for the holiday season. Food, parties, surprises, and lots of goodies!!!

One of Cam's pumpkins.

One of my pumpkins.

Cooper all dressed up for the festivities!

Number 18.

Kamden Tucker Bennett
September 18, 2009

7 lbs. 4 oz. 19 inches

Judy gave birth to her first boy!!!! This makes number 18 for me being Aunt Bethany! I couldn't make it up to Idaho to see him, so I can't wait until the next time we go up there! Welcome to the family Kamden!