One lucky girl!

Check out what Madison got in the mail today! My friend Amber makes the cutest hair accessories and even sells them on Etsy. If you have a little girl, know a little girl, or want to wear little girl hair bows, you should look at her site. It's punkymonkey1.etsy.com.

Families are Forever!

September 16, 1978 my parents were sealed for time and all eternity in the Salt Lake Temple. That day they started an eternal family and set the standard for us. Last week on the 16th, I remembered late in the morning and quickly sent texts to my brothers to remind them...a sister's work is never done ha! Troy and I were out running some errands for KK's, so I mentioned something to him about it. When Eva called a few minutes later, Troy quickly grabbed the phone so he could be the first to wish her a happy anniversary. He loves to tease! He said the sweetest things to her about their example, his gratitude, etc. Their choices will have an impact on generations to come!

On April 1, 2009, Troy and I followed that example. I am so grateful that they decided to be sealed in the temple and made the commitment to live the gospel.

(Why does the about to pop next week pregnant lady get stuck in the very front of the picture?)

I would like to take a minute of your time to brag

So lately I've started thinking a lot less of my mom. 56 POUNDS less to be exact!!! I am so proud of her. She is working so hard to be healthy. I'm grateful for her example and determination. She has really set the standard in our family and we are all working to be more healthy.

BTW the picture above is old, like 56 POUNDS old!!!

I LOVE...

CLOROX DISINFECTING WIPES! Seriously best thing ever! Oh and I also love the smell of 409. Isn't that weird?

Five Months Old!!!

I can't believe it's been five months since our family of two became three. We are so in love with Madison. She brings so much love, excitement, and happiness into our home. I can't imagine life without her. I keep telling Troy that I can't wait to have more kids because she is just so amazing. I just can't believe that we created someone so sweet and so beautiful. Troy says that I have to stop telling her that she is gorgeous, beautiful, cute, etc because she will grow up being full of herself. But I'm sorry to say that it's too late. She LOVES to look at herself in the mirror.

I thought tonight I would take a little look back. I have to say it was a lot harder to pick pictures than I thought it would be.

First Day!!!

One Month

Two Months

Three Months

Four Months

Five Months

Stats.

I usually don't post Maddie's stats, but after yesterday's doctors appointment I had to share.

Height - 26 7/8 inches (97th percentile)
Weight - 15 lbs 12 oz (77th percentile)
Head - 17 inches (92nd percentile)

Yes! I have a huge baby! I keep telling Troy that really she is 16 lbs 2 oz almost half the time, because she is drinking 6 oz bottles. haha! The doctor told me that if she was 8 months old, she would be in the 50th percentile for her height. She is a TALL girl! Her dad says that its because she is part Yeti.

Oh and btw my sweet dark haired girl is going blonde. It's a little bittersweet. I'm excited for more people to look at her and tell me that she looks like me, but at the same time I love her dark hair with her bright blues eyes. That is the baby I'm used to. I'd post a picture but it really just looks like she is going bald with patches of dark brown hair. The blonde is so light you can barely see it.

THE RACHAEL RAY SHOW!!!!!!!!!!

My candy company is going to be featured on The Rachael Ray show!!! I sent a sample of our rocky road popcorn to them about a month and a half ago and we just heard back today. We still don't know what day the show will air, but we know that they are taping it on Sept. 9th. I'll keep you updated. I AM SO EXCITED!!!! I can't believe that this is happening. I feel so blessed!