My Little Cleaner!!

It must be true about what they say... KIDS reflect the parents. I don't consider myself OCD by any means, but I do like a clean, orderly home. At times I do get crazy about it but I am definitely getting better. I have learned a lot having Kali. There is always a sippy cup that is not washed or that is full of water or Juice (and it is ok) There is often more that one book laying on the family room floor (and it is ok) when we have Primary meetings at my house and we bring ALL the kids, and all the toys come out of the toy-box (it is again, OK) I have learned toys and books can be quickly put away, sippy cups can be washed with ease....and again it is OK. I just thought these pictures where so cute. Anytime Brian or I is cleaning, wiping up something, doing laundry ext. Kali wants her own rag and she will do it right along with you. Today I found her with her Diaper Wipes cleaning my living room tables....(I will have to admit my first reaction inside was...ahh (now I will have to wipe them down) but I stopped and admired her for a job well done...and quickly got my camera....Thanks for all your help KALI.

HaLLoWeEn

Here are some projects I did last year and the year before. I made this spider pillow out of a place-mat bought from Kolhs...A fun activity for younger children. I made this Ghost, Witch & Pumpkin in my mom's ward...It was really fun and adds some color around the Holidays. I have a really cute Ghost that I put outside that is made out of Velt that you hang over a tomato rack and put outside with white lights...I will post when I get it up...

Sign of FALL

It seems lately I am into signs and sentimental saying and putting up my halloween decorations. It has been really fun. Those of you who know me I have a really hard time putting things up on my walls!! (Making holes in my walls that is) I blame this on my mother.... :) She has very nicely painted walls and also has a hard time making wholes....because it takes so much work to get them like that....But occasionally I will find something I really like...I will put it in that room for a couple of weeks, or months and then I will finely hang it up...And of course then I love it. I just took some random pictures just for fun so I could remember the Halloween Season in the future...

I found this cute saying a couple of months ago at Quilted Bear and fell in love with it...
I just thought it was such a great saying and I had to have it.... I still get butterfly's when I read it...I know pathetic!!

This is another one of m favorites...Now I just need Aunt Tiff to take a cute picture of our Family!!

When I saw this saying I loved it...and remember I have to LOVE something to purchase it. Mom my and Brian helped me put it up in our bathroom above our jetted tub. I think it added a lot to the bathroom.

I think this is a perfect display of fall. I had our name put on this Scarecrow couple a few years ago. I love the flower display that I keep up all year.

Traditional Carters!!

Friends

My friend Brittany needed me to watch her 2 kids for a couple of hours a few days ago. Kali had so much fun having 2 sisters all day. They played so well together and there weren't even any tears. Addy is 4 and Lauren is 19 months...So they had lots of fun. Brittany bring them anytime to play.


Addy & Kali taking everything out of the toy box....don't worry more that once that day. They played with every toy in there...Good thing about taking everything out is that the toys get rotated...ones they forgot they liked...re-surface!!

I came inside for a minute and when I came back out this is what I found...The two of them in the CAR...I remind you this is the car I bought at a garage sell for 5 dollars...they are like 50 something in the store...I thought I came out on top this time.

Zoo

Brian had a few days to kill and sometime of off work so we decided to take Kali to the Hoogle Zoo. We had such a fun time. We made peanut butter sandwiches brought a couple of treats and spent a few hours walking around. Kali really loved the ZOO and was really interested in all of the ANIMALS....Here are a few pictures we took.

Working in the Yard

Kali loves to help Brian and I in the yard....And she loves helping Grandma and Grandpa weed and pick flowers. This was the cutest thing when I walked out of the house to see my dad and Kali bent over picking weeds with there bucket....I remember this as a little girl...Yard work on Saturdays and then some fun to follow.

My Dad & Kali getting read for Grants; wedding reception!!

Mom & Dad getting busy....

Grandpa Pratt & Kali having lots of fun in the bushes!!

Seth's Birthday Party

Kelli planned a really fun party for her husband Seth's up at my parents house with our family and his. We love hanging out with his family we all get a long great. We are both so luck to have all brothers and sister all about the same age..on both sides. Seth and Kelli just had there 1 year anniversary about a month ago. We love Kelli and Seth!! Happy Birthday Seth..

Seth getting ready to make a wish and blow out the candles

All the boys playing basketball

Noah Seth's little Cousin made this really cute card for Seth. I am sure Seth and Kelli are the favorite!

Kelli & Kali having fun at the party

i hope it was a good WISH

Bath Time

The other night we were at our friends house Tyson & Chris. They have a little girl Ava that is just about 2. Kali and Ava play so well together and this particular night Ava wanted Kali to take a bath with her....So we did....They played in there for at least 30 minutes good as gold. Maybe we should put kids in the bath more often :)

Photo Shoot

Last Saturday Kali and I were getting ready for the day and it was a little cloudy outside so I decided to pull out some pants and a little sweater and get her dressed, and then I could not resist taking a few PHOTOS. She is now trying to smile in her own cute way. Kali and I have so much fun with dad home on Saturdays....We play, go on bike rides and then head to lunch. We just always look forward to the weekends with Daddy.

Driving into Seattle

Driving into Seattle and over looking the city with the bridges and the bay and lakes was quite a sight to see. Brian and I had so much fun with his family and friends. And of course the best part of the trip was that the COUGS came away with a Victory. Enjoy Seattle as you take a little journey through lots of pictures and fun times.

SafeCo Field

On Friday night the Yankee's were playing the Mariners....We had a great time...The field was awesome and the night was perfect....

Eating Fish & Chips

There was nothing better that sitting outside eating fish & chips...watching the cruise ships come in. After we ate we decided to take a fairy ride over to the other side of the water...it was so nice and cool and refreshing...

PIKES PLACE

The is World famous Pikes Place. The story of Pikes place is it was just an ordinary market until the owner decided to put WORLD FAMOUS underneath his sign...and now there is standing room only where the fishermen are boxing and packaging fish to be sent all over the world. They throw it and package it right in front of you...Quite a sight.

WORLD FAMOUS!!

Stinky FISH laying everywhere...CRAZY

Brian looking down the MARKET street where they sold everything...Great fruit and all sorts of goodies.

Flower, beautiful where only like 5 dollars...Gee I could not believe it.

Pictures on the BAY

The GROUP on the bay..Seriously Gorgeous
Brian & I on the BAY...Almost a Sleepless in Seattle moment.
We walked up and down the Bay and saw all sorts of fun things...I will try and take you on a little journey of Seattle...I highly recommend it to anyone...
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Our friends Curt & Melissa game along with us....We are so happy they came..

All of the Carter Boys...May be one of the last photos....Chris will be leaving on his mission soon.

Brian & his dad over looking the water.

At Last Huskie Field!!

Well this is the reason we planned a trip to Seattle...BYU was playing Washington and hadn't been back since 1983 ( you are impressed that I know that, right?) So we bought are plane tickets, tracked down the best tickets in town (we thought) and off we went...to a beautiful Seattle. Kali stayed with my mom and dad (Thanks) and I think she had lots of fun. Wish I had some pictures of her getting everything she wanted...lol

Brian at Huskie stadium...Don't worry we were there 2 hours before kick-off.

THE WIN...You would think they were Celebraties!

The traveling CREW...and it keeps getting bigger.
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At last we can RELAX