Our Trip

We just got back from our weekend in Utah. We had a lot of fun! The reason for our trip was because Miss Z turned 8 and decided to get baptized. Love that sassy girl.

The crazies loved being able to play with their cousins. And by the end of our stay, they were ok with having the dog around. Just not too close. Annie and Ty were really nervous in this pic with having it so close.

There were ants that kept showing up in this part of the house and so every time we would see one, Nana would vacuum it up. The girls would sit on the stairs and watch. They hated the vacuum almost as much as they hated the ants.

At one point some Oreos were brought out and this little girl kept sneaking them. I think she probably had 7 or 8.

And that is why she threw up in the night and it was all black. Disgusting!!!!

We also were able to have some fun with the tazers that my mom got us for Christmas. What good sports!

Watch this

and the one below.

Tazer Fun from Tiffany on Vimeo.

Love it!!!!

What a Weekend! Part 1

Thursday night little miss Annie and Ty thought it would be fun to get sick so close to the fun weekend. They threw-up all night. I've never disinfected my house so much. But I also haven't had a bunch of people coming when my kids are super sick. We actually have never had this kind of sickness with our kids. They learned a lot. :)

Anyways, Friday day those two kids weren't sick, but Annie was completely weak and exhausted. And I just prayed all day that Jo Jo wouldn't get it. By Friday night we were on the mend and then while we were sleeping miss Jo Jo decided it was her turn.

Um, did they forget that it was their day Saturday.

Everyone was coming to support them.

I prayed even harder that she would get better quick. That the sickness would just leave and that if the rest of us were to get sick it could wait until everyone left.

Saturday Jo Jo laid around ALL day in her PJ's not moving or eating, because if she did, she would throw-up AGAIN. Poor girl. Annie was still drained on Saturday, but by the time cousins started showing up, she was all better and ready to play.

I cleaned and sprayed my house a few more times before everyone showed up. And even though there was this sickness, I was SO excited to see everyone! Both of our families, all of them, were coming. So excited.

Then to add to the exhaustion of no sleep, I now felt super bad because the girls' church class were suppose to sing. That wasn't going to happen anymore because the twins were sick (and I didn't want to risk Jo Jo throwing up in front of everyone) and the other girl in their class went out of town. That left one boy and he wasn't about to sing a solo.

The baptism wasn't until 5pm and so I had all day to get things ready. And to hang out with everyone.

I feel bad that I didn't get very many pics -- the girls still felt sick and they just wanted to leave after and so we only got a couple. But we did make it through the program, baptism, and blessing without anyone throwing up, so that is a major thumbs up!

Here they are ready to go!

Dinner after was fun. There were so many people in our small house. LOVED IT!!
And I love everyone that came and supported our precious twinners. They are so blessed to have so many people in their life that care so much about them.

Since all my siblings were together, we took pics. And I love that it can go from this...

To this.

And from this...

To this...

And then this.

I'm so glad that we can be together forever. I'm grateful that we have the choices that give us that option. And I'm extremely grateful for my sisters and the bond that we share. I am so excited for my girls to have that bond and to be able to have friends no matter what. Sisters are the BEST!

I love you Annie and Jo Jo! I got the best gig in the world, to be your momma.

Utah, Thanksgiving, and a Baptism

We were able to go to Delta for Thanksgiving.

Saturday, we went to Utah County for a lovely baptism.

I LOVE my families!!

And here is a fun video.

Someone doesn't like cats from Tiffany on Vimeo.

The Spirit and Baptism

A couple of days ago, my friend, Melonie, called me up and asked if I could play a song for her daughter, who would be singing at her baptism. Of course I said yes and I am really happy that I did. They came over to practice and the crazies stood all around the piano while I played and she sang. We went through it a couple of times and on the very last time, it was perfect. It is one of those songs that makes me get teary eyed when I hear it. Anyways, after she was done she was giving the girls hugs and Jo Jo was crying. When I asked her if something was wrong she said "No, I'm just happy". Oh what a teaching moment that turned out to be. I was able to explain to her that that was the Holy Ghost and because she was listening and calm, she was able to feel that sweet special feeling. My heart was so happy--still is. After our friends left, Annie started to cry, because she didn't get to feel it. (Another reason that twins is very special and wonderful.) We were able to teach both of them how your actions affect what you feel, since Annie had been dancing to the music instead of being reverent she didn't get to feel it. What a wonderful moment! My sweet tender Jo Jo.

Tonight was her baptism.

I'm very glad that the girls were able to go, since they will have the same opportunity in just a few short months. Ok it is more like 10 months, but it will be here before you know it and I will be wondering where my little babies have gone.

I'm so very grateful for these little teaching moments and for the sweet spirit that children have. I'm excited to have many more of these conversations and experiences with my crazy wonderful girls.