The Porters

Welcome To Texas.

2012-02-02T21:23:00.000-08:00

So much has happened since Christmas. We packed our car and drove to TX. It took us 19 hrs with 3 little girlies and a small trailer. I must say it was better than i thought it was going to be. The girls did so good. I don't think Monroe cried once. The lord blessed us.

Madasin loves her new school and has a ton of friends already, I'm not surprised. We also gave her, her own room she's quiet the collector. Or maybe even hoarder. We couldn't have picked a better street to live on there are a Ton of little kids. My girls love it! It also gets me out. This girl loves Texas she wears her Longhorn shirt with pride. We got the girls a puppy "Sarge" he's a pure bread doberman. I still don't know what I was thinking we have white carpet. Needless to say Madasin is doing wonderful here.
Rudy's BBQ!

McKinlee is satisfied running around in her panties all day watching Tangled. She's a simple kid. She says the strangest things. But I'm sure it's because she's exploring new things and figuring herself out. For the past month now she walks around the house singing"I love to see the Temple."It's cute to hear her make up different words each time.

Monroe is 10 months and almost walking. I'm so glad she has out grown her reflux she's a brand new baby. A baby I LOVE to be around. She is still really attached to me but that's to be expected. I still rock her to sleep every night.She refuses to eat baby food loves the good stuff. I'm pretty sure after tonight pasta is her favorite. She loves to be outside or playing with her sisters. Or just smiling!

9 months
As of right now we LOVE TX. We have been very blessed and thankful for having such a great life. We look forward to our new journey and what it brings.

Madasin the Giant

2011-10-13T00:31:00.000-07:00

So much has happened in the last couple of months. Madasin turned 7 in Aug. Her bio dads parents came down to celebrate with us and two finally meet the other girlie's. We had a blast! McKinlee loves her new grandpa Tom. She thinks he's the greatest thing ever. Also something that I wasn't ready for but new the question was coming was ." How are you guys my grandparents." Wow! I wasn't going to have that talk with her until she was older. But being the mature little girl that she is she took it very well. Still to this day doesn't really want to know too much about him. But some day the ? will come and I will be ready for them.

Madasin is a tall girl she is developing faster than the other girls if you get my hint. She started wearing a training bra after kindergarten. Her Dr. and I are a little concerned so she sent us to a specialist to get some blood work down. The results show that her bones are growing @ the age of a 9 yr old. In order for her not to start her period at such a young age more test need to be done. An ultrasound of her ovaries more blood work and an MRI of her brain. If it comes down to her developing faster more often she'll have to be given a shot every month to try and slow down the process. I can tell something is wrong with her she is so dang Emotional. Hope all goes well with the next set of test and she'll stop growing. Even the dentist has mentioned that most of the teeth she has lost and the new teeth that have come in, kids won't lose until there 10 to 12.

Thing's Are Slowing Down.

2011-07-30T23:59:00.001-07:00

Summer is almost at it's end. I think I'm a little excited about Madasin going back this year. I need a schedule in my life. We have been playing all summer. It's been a blast! I need to catch up on some sleep, I can't wait for regular naps. Monroe has been doing A LOT better. She still has days when all she does is cry but, the happy baby is coming out. She laughed out loud for the first time yesterday. I caught myself holding back tears. She's getting big! I still want her to be a baby. I bought her the musical giraffe. It's her favorite thing to play with and sleep with. Her life is getting easier. And that makes me happy. Madasin will be going into the 2nd grade she turns 7 next month. That's crazy! So far none of her friends are in her class but it's good to make new one's. McKinlee is becoming less of the span of Satan and more like a loving little girl. Some of the stuff that comes out of her mouth is so cute. I think a lot has to do with that cute little voice. 3 1/2 months.

Sleeping in the bumbo

Her new friend!

All smilesKinlee swimming alone.

Cute Madasin

She really is the best big sister.

My girl's are my life..

What A Bleesing

2011-06-28T12:55:00.001-07:00

I can't thank my father in heaven enough for this sweet little baby. She is just so wonderful.

Family Of Fish.

2011-06-28T12:18:00.001-07:00

This is why I love living in a house with a pool. We are in the pool 24/7. We never have to leave or go to my parents. Who wants to drive anywhere when it's 118 outside? Not me! My girls love to swim. Right now they are both in swim lessons and learning so much. Jp let Kinlee swim with out her floater's last night. She has no fear, jumping off the diving board alone. Even Our sweet Monroe likes the pool.

Madasin dancing.

Go Kinlee Go!

This picture is perfect.

118 that's hot.

I am So Lucky.

2011-06-25T23:05:00.000-07:00

She has finally fallen asleep once again. I don't dare put her down. She is so attached to me. Which is a hard thing, I didn't want to hold this baby 24/7. I wanted her to be independent. But since she has been sick that's all I have been doing. She depends on me for everything. I am doing my best to make her little life a little easier. The Dr's thought she might be allergic to cows milk so they put me on this crazy diet. I could pretty much eat chicken and air. But I did it for my baby. It wasn't helping, so on my own I switched her to goats milk. Which seemed to work for a couple of weeks. Then we went back to screaming. So it's back to formula, I'm sad I'm no longer nursing since I still have a ton of milk. But I tried. She'll feel better over time. Her little smile is so sweet and when she talks it makes it all worth it.
Monroe
This little stinker makes me want to run away. I don't know if she doesn't get enough attention or what but I'm going to lose my mind. She is just NOT nice. She loves beating up on Madasin and her friend Griffen. Scratches them and draws blood. She'll walk up to you and hit you. Or when she doesn't get her way she says" meanie you little brat" and spits on you. Oh she is also a great artist. She loves to draw on everything but paper. The walls in her room, the tile in the pantry. Her bed but with lipstick, and of course her body. On her lips her forehead on the bottoms of her feet. I don't get it. She started swim lessons last week, this kid can't swim but you would have thought she knew how. So just kept jumping in. This kid has no fear.
McKinlee
Madasin has been a lifesaver. She is such a big help when it comes to the baby. She is loving summer, we are in the pool everyday. She's already looking like a Mexican. She planted her pumpkin seeds from her pumpkin last Halloween. And they grew, they got big enough for us to make two homemade pumpkin pies. They we're so yummy. She didn't want school to end she liked her teacher that much. I am excited for her to be in 2nd grade. To learn more and become a better reading. She loves to read, we've been going to the library lately and she checks out chapter book. She is very smart. I still can't believe she's almost 7 that just seems so old.
Madasin
I love these ladies!

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2011-06-07T16:32:00.001-07:00

I'm so far behind on my bloging I doubt I'll ever catch up. I LOVE these girls.

She's Here.

2011-04-14T19:51:00.001-07:00

Monroe Julene Porter, Born April 4, 2011. 9Lbs 7.4Oz. 21Inc Long
There is so much I want to blog about but life has been crazy. Our baby has jaundice, and has been in the Dr. office every morning since she has been home from the hospital. Her levels seemed to be getting better but then jumped back up. Now the Dr. is telling me that my breast milk is what is causing her levels to stay where they are. So as of right now she is being feed a bottle with formula. Which is a bummer since I was so set on nursing. When life slows down I will blog about everything. Life is good and we are enjoying our new sister.

37 1/2 Weeks.

2011-03-29T19:40:00.000-07:00

I can't believe I am almost done. When I found out I was pregnant I was only 4 weeks! Since then the weeks have gone by pretty fast.Sure there have been a few set backs like Diabetes, but it's all worked out better than I expected.Sure I can't have the delicious cup cake that every pregnant women craves. But I've learned a lot about foods and what you should be putting in your body. Maybe that's why I'm not as large as I was with McKinlee. Lat week I had an ultrasound to figure out how big Monroe really is.. Drum roll... She was weighing in the 8's. I feel a lot smaller with this one, I doubt she'll be a ten pounder but I am thinking in the 9's. I have two outfits packed for the hospital just in case I'm wrong. I have no idea what this little girl is going to look like. From the looks of the ultrasound this girl has chubby chubby checks, nose and lips. Kinlee told me yesterday. "Mom whens baby coming out?" I said in a couple of days. Then she goes on to say "Let me take her out, come here." I hope she's still excited when she meets her. I'm really nervous. She changes her mind about the baby everyday. We are so excited to welcome baby Monroe into our family. Hopefully everything goes well for us on Monday morning.

Three.

2011-02-27T20:48:00.001-08:00

I feel like I haven't talked about these three in a while. Maybe it's because I've had a lot on my mind with this new little one still cooking. We we're playing at the park the other day, and as I sat on the bench I started to think about life with another..Soon there will be a 3rd to call me mommy and depend on me. But also a 4th for me to love. When I was pregnant with McKinlee I was worried I wouldn't have enough love for both of my girls. Now I know why the lord has given me the blessing to raise these girls. He knows I have enough love for each of them. Baby Monroe isn't the one I'm worried about. McKinlee is still my sweet baby girl. I'm pretty sure she knows something is about to change. 5 Times a day she walks up to me with her blanket and says " Hold me, now rock me like a baby." My baby is growing up! And in just 4 short weeks we will have a new baby to hold and rock. But in the mean time I want to soak up all the time I have with just these 3. They are my world.

I can't eat that!

2011-02-05T14:59:00.000-08:00

Here I am 30 weeks pregnant! Not the best picture of myself but you get the idea. And I'm only going to get BIGGER!! As of Friday I am now granted a Big baby! I have Gestational Diabetes! You have got to be kidding. I took my first glucose test at about 13 weeks and I was fine, and another at 26 weeks. My Dr. told me I'm not the average 300lb diabetic. But She also told me all the fun things I get to look forward to in the next 8 weeks! Stress Tests, NO Sugar, finger pricking, on the spot diarrhea caused by my medicine. Cut back on carbs. Oh and ultrasounds that's a happy thing. It will be hard not to satisfy a pregnant women's cravings. But I am determined to do this for my baby. I just hope she doesn't come too early even though she will be big I want her to be fully developed. So I should know in the next couple of weeks when she will arrive.

10 weeks to go!

2011-01-29T19:55:00.000-08:00

Holy Cow! Ten weeks to go. I can't believe it. In ten weeks I'll have 3 little girls. I'm feeling really good. I get the minor heartburn in my upper back, which is the most uncomfortable feeling in the world. It makes my muscles ache. The only way to get rid of it is to make myself throw up. Yum. But I can't complain it could be worse. We are still expecting a big baby, which makes me nervous because my Dr. says he can't take her out at 38 weeks. I have my babies at 38 weeks. I guess the hospital wont allow it anymore. Which is fine for other people. But my last was almost 11 lbs. Does he not remember? So April 11 is my c-section at 39 weeks. Lets see if I make it that far.

Up Date!

2011-01-29T19:47:00.000-08:00

It didn't seem like Christmas could go by any slower this year. I did enjoy it, but needed to pack my house so we could move. Yes we moved again, this time I hope to stay a while. We moved back to our old neighborhood. I love it over here. Our new house has more rooms a play room, a backyard and a pool. You can't any better than that. Madasin still goes to the same school. Which I love! I find myself playing outside more with the girls, it's so nice to have kids on our block that my girls like to play with. I need to get going on the girls rooms. I'm running out of time... life is good!

Christmas 2010

2011-01-29T19:07:00.000-08:00

This is what our girls woke up to Christmas morning. They were so excited! This year McKinlee asked for Barbies so Madasin decided she wanted Barbies to. That's all these two little ladies got. This Christmas was a lot of fun. Kinlee understood a little. I think her favorite part was the No man. "SNOW MAN". She loves snow men. To this day she still talks about them and sings the frosty song. We drove around almost every night to look at lights. It's the little things that I will remember.

We spent Christmas Eve at my aunt Sandy's home. We had a delicious dinner sang songs and had a program. In one of the pictures you see McKinlee hugging my aunt Sandy. She was thanking everyone for all the support over the last couple of months and started to cry. I think Kinlee noticed and went and gave her a five minute hug. Children are so sweet. The girls couldn't wait to get home and try and fall asleep fast

Christmas Eve day we spent time at Schnepf Farms. With my mother in lasw's side of the family. The kids love it there, especially the petting zoo. They like to get in and get dirty with the animals.

gingerbread house party

2010-12-22T21:17:00.001-08:00

My sister in law Amanda had me and the girls over this past week to make gingerbread houses. I don't think my girls have ever made them before. So it was fun seeing what they came up with. I think McKinlee liked putting the frosting on more than the candy. But I do know eating it was the best part for her. Madasin made hers as fancy as she could get it. All the girls had a great time together. We are so lucky to live so close to our family. We love spending time with them. She was so excited to show it off, she covered her smile.

Madasin's fabulous house.

They all did so well.

These are some of my favorite new pictures we have taken. Crazy to think next year at this time we will have another sister.

So This Is Christmas.

2010-12-12T07:05:00.000-08:00

It's still 80 outside. So besides the Christmas music on the radio and the lights on the house. It doesn't feel like Christmas. We decorated our house about 2 weeks ago, but found a house and packed most of it up. I want to remember the little things this year. Like how Kinlee says No Man- snowman. Or Yanta for Santa. Or when we drive by a house with a lot of lights, She Yells mom lights. wow. Lately the girls and I will have dinner then jump in the car and look at lights. Our night usually ends with sleepy girls that have sang Christmas carols for about an hr.

Our friends just had an ugly Christmas sweater party. So much fun! Jp wore my grandmas sweater. He looked hot. I used my visiting teachers sweater, it was a little snug. But I think it all turned out cute. We played the white elephant game, we walked out with batteries. Not fun. But the rest of the night was a blast. It's always nice to see all of our friends.

Thankful.

2010-11-23T11:04:00.000-08:00

I've noticed getting angry when I see Christmas lights or hear Christmas music. I'm not ready for Christmas just yet. There are so many things to be thankful for. I want to Cherish those moments and let people know how thankful I really am this year. What a wonderful year it has been. So many things to be grateful for. There are things I don't even notice until the end of the day. Then one thing turns into ten things to be thankful for! FAMILY I am thankful for my Family this year more than ever. We have had to lean on each other and support each other. Learn from each other, cry and laugh with each other. Name it we went through it. I am grateful for that time we had to grow together. We are stronger because of it.

Meet my cousin's Nikki and Katie,

Life has been a roller coaster these last couple of months. And with out the strength of the lord and close family and friends things would have fallen apart. Katie was involved in a drunk driving accident a couple of months ago. Two people in that accident were killed. Let me tell you why I am thankful for this experience. Having been on the opposite side really turns things around. How I now know what it feels like and what the other side is also going through. And how everyone involved suffers, not only the families that have lost a loved one, but the families responsible. Since September our family has been the closest it has ever been. And for that I am thankful for my family. There is still a lot more to come. Please continue to pray for our family.

I am so thankful for Madasin,

I am so thankful for the 6 amazing years I have had with her. How thankful I am for her kindness and fun loving personalty. I am thankful for how loving she is towards people. I am thankful for her kind heart and how she rarely judges people. I am thankful for her loud laugh, I am thankful for her willingness to serve others. I am thankful to be her mommy!

I am Thankful for these two!

I am thankful for McKinlee,

I am thankful for the sweet spirit this child has. I am thankful for how much she Care's for me. I am thankful for all the love she gives . I am thankful for the many hugs and kisses. I am thankful to have the chance to watch her grow. I am thankful to be her mommy!

I am thankful for baby Monroe,

I am thankful for this new adventure. I am thankful for the little flutters I am feeling. I am thankful for my ever expanding belly. I am thankful for another child. I am thankful I get to be your mommy. I am thankful for you.

I am also thankful for the love which my husband has for me and our little family. I am thankful for all of his hard work. I am thankful for my best friend.

This year it is all about being thankful, and the reason I am thankful is because the lord as blessed me in so many ways.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Baby Up Date!

2010-11-17T09:50:00.000-08:00

I'm finally going to be an Aunt on my side of the family. This is Desiree my brother Ryan's girl friend. We are due two weeks apart. What a difference. Yes this is my 3rd and I have large babies, but seriously not fair. But I can't complain this time around is a lot better. Most of the time I'm reminding myself that I'm pregnant. It's that great. This is our baby at 18 weeks 5 days. She is measuring at 19 weeks 3 days.

17 1/2 weeks!

2010-11-09T07:44:00.000-08:00

I don't feel as big as I look. This pregnancy is totally different from the last. I'm still in my normal jeans, and some shirts. I'm not craving anything really, except water taste like soap to me. Not satisfying! My belly button is already flat. It seems early for that. I still have no idea what I'm going to name her. So far I like Monroe, Mabry and Maxine! But I'm Lost. Please tell me your favorite from these three.

Three Days Of Halloween.

2010-11-08T19:20:00.000-08:00

This year we celebrated Halloween from Friday to Sunday. It was a little too much by Monday. But it's hard not to do anything since McKinlee's birthday is on the 29Th. I know this post is backwards but bare with me. This was sunday night. Since we didn't go to trunk or treat, we took the girls out on Halloween. We had a blast! Once McKinlee realized what was going on and how to get free candy she was off. You should have seen her run through people's yards her bucket would swing from side to side. Almost knocking her over. We had a great night with family.
Tatum and Madasin.

This was Saturday night. Since Jp had to work, we went to my Aunt Sandy's ward carnival. The girls had a good time. They got there face painted, wen't through a haunted house. Carved pumpkins. And just hung out with family. Kinlee Love's my uncle Rick's boxer Marlee. She try's to pick her up.

Me and my girl's at the carnival! Our pumpkins. And McKinlee's new favorite thing in the world. Her Bike.

She plays the part well.

Now on to the most important day. McKinlee's 2Nd Birthday Party!

Wow another year has gone by, and my baby is now a little girl. We decided to have a family party this year. With costumes and yummy soups and a pumpkin carving contest. We played candy corn bowling. And a black cat crashed our party. The only thing this kid would talk about was bike's.If we we're driving and she saw a bike she would Yale. Mom bike pink. She wanted a pink bike. One night I put her to bed and when I walked by I could here her saying.. Bike, pink bike. This girl would not stop out this bike. So this is what she got. She is so in love. McKinlee has been the sweetest little baby ever. She is so kind and lovey. I already miss her as baby, and will forever miss that. Happy Birthday McKinlee! We Love You.

This was her pumpkin cake my sister Amy made her.

Some of the cousin's!

She did not want anything to do with carving the pumpkin.

Next year I bet I will miss this cute little face..

Something Sweet!

2010-10-28T11:20:00.000-07:00

It's A Girl! I'm a little sad because I was certain it was a boy. But I'm excited to have another sister for my girls. I just need time to take it all in.

Pumpkin Patch

2010-10-23T15:41:00.001-07:00

Saturday Jp was able to take the day off work and spend time with his family. We took the girls to the pumpkin patch. McKinlee has been walking around our house saying pumpkin and bike. We had a great time and there was alot of fun stuff for our girls to do.

Madasin Loved to watch these little pigs eat. If only they stayed little!

Trying to find the best pumpkin.

Madasin found hers.

Feeding the goat!

McKinlee kept showing off her little pumpkin.

Little artist.

Madasin put so many sticker's on her pumpkin, I guess she thought it was too small to carve.

1 st Grade Picture

2010-10-20T09:18:00.000-07:00

This is Madasin's 1st grade picture. It's crazy how grown up she is. She refused to let me help her with her outfit, and insisted on wearing my necklace. It's weird to see her smile with missing teeth. And McKinlee used her face as a scratching board. Needless to say it isn't my favorite picture but there will be more to come.

The Latest.

2010-10-16T13:11:00.001-07:00

Congratulations to my sister Jill who just got remarried to Bryson Penrod. The planning of this wedding was a lot different then the first. Thank goodness. Less stress on everyone. Everything looked amazing. Including my girls.

Baby # 3

2010-10-06T10:47:00.001-07:00

Our baby is 12 1/2 weeks. And is making mommy very nervous. Mommy was hoping to see a little penis, but nothing was there. Sure it could still happen in two weeks. But just my luck it will be a little Monroe..This pregnancy has been pretty easy so far. I've had my days, but nothing to serious. I haven't gained any weight, but lost some lbs. I feel like I should be at least 6 months, I'm pretty big already.

Rain Showers.

2010-10-04T17:08:00.001-07:00

After weeks of blistering heat, we finally got some rain. My girl's love to play in the rain. I kept telling her to come back in, after standing out there for a couple of minutes we were soaked. McKinlee never leaves the house with out both of her (meme's) her blanket and her binkie. I think she thought if she wore her blanket she could shield the rain. We had a blast in the rain today. To be a kid again and enjoy the simply things in life.

Something uplifting.

2010-09-19T11:48:00.000-07:00

I just wanted to share something that happened the other night. As most of you know, there have been some very sad and unfortunate events that have happened in my immediate family recently. My little family had been visiting my aunt and uncle at there house since they don't like being alone right now. We were about to leave when my uncle asked everyone to stay for family prayer. So we all went down and sat in a circle. As he was asking my grandpa to say it Madasin chimed in a said. "Before you say it could we go around the circle and tell Katie how we feel about her." What a sweet spirit children have. How did Madasin know to say that. It was very emotional. Madasin was the last to speak, she said she was grateful to be apart of this family. And expressed how much she loves Katie and that she was glad she is safe. I was so proud of her. Please continue to pray for my family. It will take time to heal but we will get through it together.

Happy Birthday Madasin.

2010-08-25T20:49:00.001-07:00

Can you believe this girl is 6? I can't. She has grown up way to fast. But I have enjoyed every minute of it. You always seem to surprise me. I love how you can make up a song that make absolutely no sense and sing it with heart and soul. I love what a great big sister you are. I love your silliness. You have made us so happy! I hope you have a wonderful birthday.
Love Mom

First day of First grade.

2010-08-16T20:58:00.000-07:00

Wow Madasin is in the first grade! I can't believe how big she is. So far she Love's her class and her teacher. She tells me she's the head girl of her friends. And loves when Piercen calls her Hot Lips. LOL Hot Lips. That's a new one. She is only going to get smarter. I'm excited for her to learn more. And really understanding things. She picked out her own outfit that day. Who ever said stripes and polka dots don't go together, you're wrong! She looked adorable. Every morning when we drop her off McKinlee crys and says mannnie. It's sweet.

On to some other news. I'm Due April 16Th but my Dr. told me she can take him out on the 11th. That's 39 weeks! Do they not remember how large me and my baby were? I'm going to die. So far so good. Know morning sickness, give it a couple of weeks. I took 7 pregnancie test. I did not believe I was pregnant. But so happy I am. We really would like a BOY! Since it will be our last. Other then that we are still loving Az. And we are happy to be home.

Big News!

2010-08-11T09:36:00.000-07:00

That's right I'm Pregnant! We are so excited. Hoping for a boy!

The Fresh Scent Of GAIN!

2010-08-06T09:14:00.000-07:00

If you LOVE the smell of GAIN as much as I do! You're going to LOVE this. Febreze just came out with a new scent. The original Scent of Gain and Fresh Linen. This product is Wonderful! My home smells amazing and clean. You're going to love it. Just wanted to spread the word!

Virginia At It's Best.

2010-07-25T18:22:00.000-07:00

This summer is coming to an end soon. I am so excited to get back to AZ! This summer has been rough on the girls and I. We don't have anyone to hangout with. There are only so many art projects I can come up with. We did dance a lot. It got to the point where Madasin tried to teach me how to shake my booty, like I don't know how to dance..Even though we we're alone we had to rely on each other that much more. We grew closer together. We watched each other grow and learned things about each other. And that is the most important. We also got to be with our daddy. My little girls LOVE there daddy. It's going to be hard not to be with him for a little longer. But, it will be worth it.
Thanks babe for all you do for your girls. We love you!
Please enjoy some fun randoms.

Nice babe. We love Bryce.

This kid is upsets with spongebob!

these two silly girls opened the cushion on the couch, And decided it would be funny to give themselves some boobies....

Wearing sisters dress.
Team Jacob..

Best friends.

The one thing I will miss about this place is the Amazing sun sets.

Our art wall.

Some of our favorite places...

We loved walking down to whole foods. You can buy pizza by the slice, and there pizza is so yummy. We ate lunch there often. Or walked down after dinner to get a scoop of gelato.

Another favorite, 5 Below. This store is awesome. It's like a dollar store but, everything ranges from $1 to $5 dollars. And they have some fun stuff. Every time we walked here we always stopped at Frostings.

This is Frostings. By far the best cup cake place I have ever been to. I don't no if I like the cake it's self or the butter cream frosting better. McKinlee loved the cake shop. Mom Cake, cake mom. She would say as we entered the store. Totally worth the $2.75.

North Carolina

2010-07-24T09:03:00.001-07:00

A couple of weeks ago, I was able to hang out with one of my best Friends, Angela. She drove out to Virgina picked us up and and we all drove back to N.C. Since we both have two little girls around the same age. There was a lot of drama, and a lot of fighting. But we all had fun. We went to hobby lobby, I bought the ugliest apron ever. We hung out at the pool, got stuck in the wildest thunderstorm ever! Made some delicious popcorn. And caught up on life. It was well needed. I miss her already!

4th of july

2010-07-15T09:51:00.000-07:00

Happy 4th of July.. Better late then never. Right?

Our fourth wasn't anything to exciting, We didn't really want to travel anywhere just to be in crowds. So we hung out by the pool. Made a delicious BBQ and caught some fireworks on the top of the parking garage. The girls had fun!

Sisters Make The Best Friends.

2010-06-28T17:46:00.001-07:00

My two little girl's love each other so much, they are each others BEST FRIENDS. They play so well together. Madasin is always there to comfort McKinlee when she needs her. McKinlee fallows her around, has to be playing with the same thing she is. These little girl's spend a lot of time together. I hope that over the years they continue to be best friends, and always support each other. Madasin was so excited to find this shirt for McKinlee, She was excited to be twins.

She is so happy!

The girl's were playing under the table the other day and McKinlee hit her head on the leg. And got this big bump. Madie sat and held her and sang her songs.

Madi is the best tent builder Look at this smart little girl, she' almost ready.

To my darling girls,

Thanks for making me the luckiest mommy ever.

I Love You.

Virginia Beach!

2010-06-24T18:23:00.000-07:00

We had the opportunity to go explore Virginia beach on Tuesday. The weather was great, nice and hot. And really humid. I do not do well with humid. I'm not sure what it is but I sweat so much. So much that it's pointless to put on makeup. Anyways, to actually get to the beach you have to go through this tunnel. See it? It's a little disturbing to think your under water when your in the middle of that tunnel. I'm OK if I don't go back. Madasin had a blast. She brought me back to my childhood. We sat and dug for sand crabs, until our bucket was full. She thought it was the greatest thing. She was very proud. When she wasn't playing with her new pets, she was in the water, with the boogie board. That kid has no fear! McKinlee on the other hand hated the sand and wanted nothing to do with the water. Until we started to pack up. She showed a little interest in the sand. It was a long day, but a great day!

Life Changes.

2010-06-24T18:13:00.000-07:00

I have been looking forward to blogging all day. The hubby is away the girlie's are in bed. My home is clean and the Spirit is so strong. I have a good friend I use to work with. There was always something going on in her life. Good or bad she handled it well. I talked to this friend tonight. Much to my surprise her and her husband will be getting baptized next month. I am so happy for. It's going to change her life in so many ways. The lord works in mysterious ways.
P.S My grandma is back in the hospital, please keep her in your prayers.

Meet This Guy...

2010-06-20T14:24:00.000-07:00

Meet This Guy..
This guy is one of the most important men in my life. Boy am I lucky to have him as a father! This guy never missed a sporting event, a dance competition. He was there for everything. And when he wasn't working two or three jobs to support us. He was digging a whole in our backyard for the trampoline, by himself. The most important thing that he has shown me growing up, is the love and respect he has for my mother. And how incredible lucky she is.
Dad, thank you for EVERYTHING you have done and will continue to do for me! I love you. Happy fathers day.

Now Meet This Guy...

These girlie's are so darn Lucky to have this guy for there father. These little girls have him wrapped around his finger so tight. The love they show him is incredible. And to think it's only going to grow through out the years. He has changed my life. And I no they have changed his. Justin, thank you for being the most amazing dad to our little girls, and an even better husband to there mommy. We love you happy fathers day!

Richmond Children's Museum

2010-06-17T16:57:00.001-07:00

Meet our neighbor! This is the Short Pump Children's Museum. It is litterly 500 feet from our apartment. The girls and I have been there twice since it opened on the 5th.
I don't think it's much of a Museum but a large mall play area just a little more expencive. But it's a good time. And the girls really enjoy it!

She loved the lion.

The hungry cow!

A garden area where they plant the fruit and veggies.

Madasin Love's the art room.

A fun water area.

This is a sand treasure box, but it's not sand. It's little pieces of rubber. Ans it stinks like dirty little kids.

I think the kids think this is the best part of the museum!

This would be the best backyard playground!

My Little Artist.

2010-06-12T14:00:00.000-07:00

I sat McKinlee in front of some markers last night. With a ceramic cupcake. Gave her something to do while I made dinner. She's pretty talented.

Building Bears.

2010-06-03T07:18:00.000-07:00

My girls received $50.00 Build A Bear gift cards in the mail. From Grandma Tamie. Madasin has always wanted to build a bear. So one night after jp got off work, we packed up the girls and headed to the mall. Jasmine our neighbor who my girls love. Went with us. It's qiute a process. Pick out your bear, and a sound. Fluff your bear, give it a heart. Then a bath.. And dress it. It gets to be pretty $. Thank you so much grandma Tamie, my girls love there bears. Madasin's $45.00 bear..

They had a fun night.

Daddy helping McKinlee stuff her bear.

After being stuffed.

McKinlee picked out a pink and purple bear.

Madi's friend Jasmine picked out a Pony.

Madasin picked out an Icarly bear.

This Lady was way to in to her job!

Sweet But Not Home!

2010-05-24T15:18:00.000-07:00

We made it to Virginia! Finally. It wasn't as easy as I hoped it would be. First off the 3rd party we booked our flights with, had us scattered through out the plane. Umm yeah thats not acceptable. So Jp and Madasin sat in row 7. While Kinlee and I sat in 24. Luckily I was with the baby, who slept almost the whole flight. So did the guy next to me. Good thing I didn't need to use the restroom. I DO NOT do good with throw up! Yes I no I'm a mom, I can handle baby barf. But not kid throw up. As the first flight went on, Madasin throw up in Jp's lap. We thought it was from flying... Oh NO! She threw up in every airport. And for two days after we got here. The best part is it came with Diarrhea. Ewwww! So after I thought everything was good. It wasn't. Poor little McKinlee got it. the worst part was her little bum would burn every time she went. Her little face would tear up. She didn't understand how to handle it. But we are doing better. Cross your finger's I don't get it. So Virginia is absolutely Beautiful! And our apartment is in the middle of everything. Now if I could just find a park. I'm looking forward to exploring everything. It would be a lot better if I had some girl friends. But this is where my Amazing husband needs to be. I'm also looking forward to the ward out here. I really need a spiritual boost. As some of you no it's been hard going to my new ward back home. But I need to go to be there. I need the lord and the spirit he brings in my home. Speaking of home. This is our new home. The first picture is looking out of our balcony. It's amazing, the breeze we get up here. My girls love playing out there. It's hard going from our home, to a tiny apartment. Here are some pics of what it's like. So far life out here is Good. And we are blessed!

My amazing kitchen!

Another Adventure!

2010-05-17T12:42:00.001-07:00

Some people think we are crazy! Packing up and headed to another state. This summer we will be living in beautiful Virginia. And I must say I'm pretty excited to get out there, to be with my husband. And our friends. This will be our 3rd adventure, lets hope it's our best yet! And a BIG thank you to my amazing husband who is rockin it out there.

Grandmothers Tea!

2010-04-25T14:04:00.001-07:00

Welcome to Mrs. Hubbard's Annual Grandmothers Tea! Having Madasin in Mrs. Hubbard's class has been the best thing for Madasin. She is absolutely AMAZING! This year I have been involved as much as I can. It's very rewarding to be apart of your child's learning process. The kids invited there grandmothers to a tea. Which included a fabulous program some homemade art work. Then a light luncheon. The kids had a blast.

This was my favorite part.

This was the set up.

What would a tea party be with out darling little cup cakes? These are SO easy to make.

Little kids art work is the BEST!

Of course I was there, I had been there for days. Helping the other moms get ready for this special event.

Madasin and her Grandmas

Madasin sang me her part for weeks. She did a wonderful job!

Happy Anniversary.

2010-04-12T10:08:00.001-07:00

Happy Anniversary to my amazing husband. I can't believe it has already been 3 years. Time really flys when your having fun! I just wanted to say thank you for being so wonderful to me and your girls. I hope as the years go on our LOVE for each other keeps growing. I love you!

Happy Easter.

2010-04-04T20:25:00.000-07:00

We had a lot of fun Easter weekend. We love getting together with our family and friends. My mom and I made these adorable dresses for my girls, and matching skirts for the girls in my family. I think we did a great job. We attended a super fun Easter egg hunt. The girls had a blast and got so much candy.

My Grandparents

2010-03-12T10:52:00.000-08:00

This is my Grandma Marlene, what a strong women she is. Last week she was taken into the hospital because she was having issues using the bathroom. These issues then turned into kidney problems. Fluid in her lungs from a heart attack she had in the hospital that night. She had 2 blocked arteries. After under going an Anagram and a Angioplasties where they had to put 3 stunts in her heart. Things are looking better. She is off the machines and breathing on her own. Hopefully leaving the hospital Saturday.
While all this was going on, my grandpa got his test results back from his Dr.Turns out he also has 2 blocked arteries, and was scheduled to see his vascular serge on the next day. Please keep my family in your prayers.

Your Hair Is SOOO CRAZY!!

2010-03-05T12:13:00.000-08:00

TODAY MADASIN HAD CRAZY HAIR DAY AT SCHOOL. WE HAD A BLAST GETTING HER READY FOR SCHOOL THIS MORNING. OF COURSE SHE HAD TO DO PINK WITH A BIG FLOWER. HE IS SO FUNNY.

BEFORE SCHOOL WE STOPPED OFF AT OUR FAVORITE DONUT SHOP, SO MADI COULD SHOW OFF HER NEW LOOK.

MADASIN AND HER BEST FRIEND PIERCEN..THEY LOVE PINK!

Go here, to win!!

2010-02-27T20:06:00.000-08:00

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She is pretty amazing.

32

2010-02-21T09:07:00.000-08:00

That's right my super attractive husband is now 32! Happy Birthday Honey. I am so excited to grow OLDER with you. You are amazing and I am so lucky to have you as my husband. Thanks for all you do for our little family, We love you!

I hope this week is better than last....

2010-02-16T10:08:00.000-08:00

So much has gone on this past week. Let me tell you what's been happening. On Monday I started to notice that Madasin was getting a cough, funny how she would only get it at night when she had to go to bed. I fighured it was a fake, she was staling. So i told her after school tomorrow i would take her in if she still wasn't feeling good. Sure enough she was sick. Bronchitis! Which is not fun. She had planned a Cup Cke Valentine's party for some of her girl friends. So she was really looking forward to getting better.

Here are the cup cake girl's.

Yummy!

McKinlee Love's cup cakes.

Also on friday was Madasin's school Valentine's party.So McKinlee and I got some yummy treats and headed to Maddie's class, McKinlee had a Blast!

She figured she could eat whatever she could find.

We also got to see our good friends The Dannels. Our kids spent lots of time together, which was well over due. We love visiting with them. I love this one picture McKinlee is checking out Hudson and I mean CHECKING HIM OUT! and he's just fine with it. lol Miss you guys.

Saturday night rolls around and McKinlee is up every 15 to 25 minutes. I knew something was wrong, so I took her to the ER around 6am. Poor thing has an ear infection and a Viral Respiratory Illness and needs to be given breathing treatments every 3-4 hours.here is a before the hospital

And after..

She's still not alll the way back to normal but were getting there.

So since sunday morning after the er i have had been going on 4 hours of sleep. That night we had just gotten home from my in laws. And all of a sudden Justin was hunched over in the bathroom with pain he had never felt before. As soon as I knew it I was back in the ER, we arrived there around 9:30pm and finally got home around 4:15am. My poor husband was in so much pain, I have never seen him like that. Come to find out it was kidney stones. They still haven't passed but at least he has some meds.

This is my calling in life to be the rock of my family. To take care of things, make my children feel better. Take care of my husband on 4 hours of sleep. It's hard! But i wouldn't trade any of it. They mean the world to me.

Already..

2010-01-27T20:49:00.001-08:00

I can't believe Madasin has been in school 100 days. And to celebrate there 100th day the students had to make whatever they wanted out of 100 things. It seems like this year has flown by. Madains is learning so much..Also she has lost two of her bottom teeth and 3 more loose one's. She is growing up too fast. You know your old when your child is loosing teeth.

One Picture Can Tell A Thousand Stories...

2010-01-19T15:28:00.000-08:00

I'm sorry if this picture is to graphic. But this is Real. Can you imagine being that father, to find your baby like that. I know I haven't thought enough about what is going on over there, and the suffering people are enduring.. What can WE do to make a difference ? I'm one person...

Dear Daughters

2010-01-12T23:30:00.000-08:00

I am the luckiest women alive. The both of you have made me so happy. I am so honored to be your mommy and watch you grow and learn and love one another. How amazing the two of you are. Madasin I love you so much, you have grown up to fast, but the little girl you are becoming is unreal. You are so smart and kind hearted. And thank you for protecting your little sister. She Love's you so much. I look forward to watching you grow . McKinlee you are so special, your spirit is warm and you are always so happy, you make mommy's life easier. I love how you walk around on my phone and say "ummm dad or hi dad" and how you wave your little hand. Even when you think your talking but really just screaming. I still love you. I hope you wait a little to grow up. I will miss theses amazing moments i have captured. I love you both and I want you to know how much you mean to me.
Love Mommy

Family Pictures

2009-12-17T07:29:00.001-08:00

I am in Love with everyone. Thank's Jeff.

My husband is so good looking!

October Has Come And Gone

2009-11-17T13:12:00.000-08:00

So much has happend in October, Our little pumpkin has turned one! She is walking all over the place. She is the sweetest little girl, we love having her in our family. JP and I went on a Cruise.

We needed the vacation, it would have been more enjoyable if i hadn't gotten sick. But it was still a fun experience. I don't know if i ever want to do it again. And we are MOVING. And I thought October was busy. Here are a few fun picture's to rap up October.

Happy Birthday McKinlee

2009-10-29T09:34:00.001-07:00

THIS WAS ME LAST YEAR TODAY.

THIS IS WHY I WAS SO BIG.

I can't believe it has been a whole year. We are so lucky to have McKinlee in our little family. She is so sweet, the happiness that she brings. She has been the best baby ever. We are so great full for our little sister. Happy Birthday McKinlee. We love you! Here are a couple of my favorite picture's. I'm going to miss her as a little baby.

I tryed to post sooner but my computer wasn't uploading pictures. Her b-day was on the 29th.

My New Obsession.

2009-10-19T09:34:00.000-07:00

I am SO excited to start sewing all the time. My sister in law Amanda helped me on these darling shirts for the girl's. Who knew I could SEW a straight line?
Thank's Amanda you are the Best.

Snip Snip.

2009-09-21T08:28:00.000-07:00

I Finally did it! I cut off most of my hair a good 8 inches. And i LOVE it.

Photo Shoot...

2009-09-19T08:16:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone, This is my Amazing sister in law Amanda. I just wanted to post her add incase some of you stil need to book your christmas photo shoot. She Is Amazing!

Its that time of year to start
thinking about the holidays!

As in years past I am offering hour long family photo shoots for the next few months at an awesome price!
All images are yours to print/design into a Christmas card etc.
Locations up for grabs are urban: downtown Chandler & landscape: Gilbert's location TBA

Dates are first come first served, so email me asap with any questions and to book a date!
~Amanda porterhousephotography@gmail.com

Check out my new photography site! The link is in my sidebar! ------->

I Did A Great Job.

2009-09-06T23:22:00.000-07:00

Looking back at my life 6 years, never would i have imagined I would have a baby so young. The hardest part of becoming pregnant at 19 not married in a lds community. Wasn't "WHY ME" blah blah blah. It was the simply question of Who will love me now that I'm a single mom? Not once have i ever imagined what my life would have been like if i didn't keep her. As hard as it was to be such a young mother, this little girl has changed my life in the most remarkable way's. I am so grateful to be her mother and watch her change, and learn and grow into the most Amazing little 5 years old. I truly am blessed. Time has flown by my baby girl isn't a baby anymore. Happy Birthday Madasin i Love You.

First Day Of Kindergarten.

2009-08-16T19:47:00.000-07:00

I can't believe Madasin is now in Kindergarten. These past 5 years have flown by. She was so excited to start school that when it came to bed time she said. "Mom I am so excited that I'm a little nervous." Needless to say she is loving school. She Tell's me the funniest stories. I'm so excited for her to start the next chapter in her little life.

TICK TOCK TICK TOCK

2009-08-09T17:19:00.000-07:00

MY LIFE THIS WEEK HAS BEEN UPSIDE DOWN, MORE THAN ANYTHING I HATE LIVING OUT OF A SUITE CASE. SINCE I HAVE BEEN HOME BACK IN OUR HOUSE IT SEENS AS IF EVERYTHING HAS GONE WRONG. AND I AM SO OVERWHELMED AND I'M READY FOR NORMAL LIFE TO COME BACK. NOT ONLY AM I DEALING WITH HOUSE PROBLEMS, BUT MY SWEET LITTLE MADASIN WILL START KINGERGARTEN ON WENSDAY. I CAN'T BELIEVE I AM OLD ENOUGH TO HAVE A CHILD IN SCHOOL. ANYWAYS BACK TO THE HOUSE PROBLEMS....IF ANYONE KNOW'S HOW TO GET RIDE OF TICKS THAT'S RIGHT I HAVE TICK'S. PLEASE LET ME NO.

Finally Home In Arizona.

2009-07-24T09:55:00.000-07:00

Last week some time I was sitting around the computer at my girl friend Jenny's house. Trying to find her a nice place in California to live. And some how it went from House hunting to buying plane tickets for the two of us and our four kids combined.It didn't sink in that i only really had a day and a half to pack up our ENTIRE apartment and leave Minnesota for good. But i must be amazing, I did it. Leaving my sweet husband to work and live alone for the next month or so. After getting to California and not seeing Jenny once, I was glad to Finally be back in Arizona. I LOVE it here. If i had it my way i would die here, but my husband has other plans. So while we were on our little adventure we took the girl's to the beach. McKinlee is a big fan of the sand. And Maddie was a little daring, she thought she was 8 feet tall in the Ocean. No big deal if she was knocked over. We also visited some relatives we haven't seen in forever. As a little girl i don't remember going to see my Grandpa Jack and now that i have kids of my own i want them to no who he was, Madasin is always asking questions about him. So we spent a couple hours in the cemetery just hanging out and cleaning head stones. It was very relaxing. We are so excited to be back home with our friends and family. These next couple of months are going to be very exciting Madasin will be turning 5. And she will be starting Kindergarten ALL DAY (Mommy is so excited) And our sweet Baby Girl will be turning ONE. And our dad will be coming home some time soon, we are so thankful for the hard work he does for our family. We love you!

She Thought She Would Leave Her With A Kiss.

Happy Girl's

We Miss You Grandpa Jack.

Love's The Beach.

Mommy & Mckinlee @ The Beach.

Big Is Always Better.

Helping Mommy Pack..She's Sad Were Leaving Daddy.

Taking a bath in Great Grandma's Sink!

SHE HAD WHAT IN HER MOUTH?

2009-07-03T15:45:00.000-07:00

So after a long morning at the gym and waking up early to my girl's. I decided to lay down while my husband was still home. Just as i could feel my body enter into that deep sleep we all love. This is what I heard. " MOM, MOM WAKE UP. BRITTNEY GET OUT OF BED SHE'S EATING POOP" Wait what, Say that again Poop really? Sure enough my sweet little baby was covered in her own Delicious green poop. Some how after her daddy changed her he set the diaper aside and walked away. I'm sure he forgot that she moves around these days, and my 4 year old was watching TV had no clue her sister was playing with her own poop like it was play dough..
Oh the joy's of Motherhood.

PHOTO OVERLOAD..

2009-06-25T19:30:00.001-07:00

THE LAST COUPLE OF WEEKS HAVE GONE BY SO FAST, THAT I CAN'T KEEP UP ON ALL THE PHOTO'S AND POST I SHOULD BE DOING. SO HERE ARE ALL THE EXCITING THINGS THAT HAVE BEEN GOING ON. FATHER'S DAY WE WENT OUT WITH SOME FRIENDS. HAD A GREAT TIME AND OUR DINNER WAS AMAZING.MADIE REALLY IS THE LUCKEST GIRL EVER, JUSTIN LET HER DO A MAKE OVER ON HIM. ARE DADDY IS SO PRETTY. LATER THAT NIGHT WE MET UP WITH OUR FRIENDS AGAIN AND WENT TO COLD STONE. YUMMY.. WE STAYED OUT SO LATE TALKING THAT MADIE CRAWLED IN THE BACK SEAT WITH 2 BABY BLANKETS AND PASSED OUT WHILE WATCHING A MOVIE..
McKinlee CUT HER FIRST TOOTH, BUT KEEP'S HER TOUNG OVER IT EVERYTIME I TRY AND SNEAK A PEEK. SHE IS SO CLOSE TO CRAWLING, AND HAS FINALLY SAID " MA MA". OUR LITTLE FAMILY IS STILL ENJOYING MINNESOTA BUT CAN'T WAIT TO GET BACK TO ARIZONA.

LOVE MY GIRL'S

FATHER'S DAY!

FIRST TIME EATING EGG'S.

First Hair Cut!

2009-06-16T20:23:00.001-07:00

We did it.. It only took 5 year's, But it was well worth the wait. Madasin has been bugging me to cut her hair for some time now. And i finally gave in. First real hair cut EVER. Thanks Angela for doing a great job we love it!

THE BIG TWO FIVE..

2009-06-11T20:32:00.000-07:00

THIS PAST WEEK WAS MY BIRTHDAY, MY SWEET HUSBAND FLEW IN MY BEST FRIEND AND HER NEW BABY. WE HAD A BLAST. WE COULD HAVE DONE WITH OUT THE RAIN BUT HAD ALOT TO CATCH UP ON. MARISSA MADE ME AN AMAZING CAKE AND ALL THE GIRLS CAME OVER TO HELP ME CELABRATE. WE HAD A FUN WEEKEND A MUCH NEEDED WEEKEND. TAKE A LOOK AT SOME OF OUR EXCITING MOMENTS.

TODAY WE ALL WENT TO KOMO ZOO, NOT WORTH IT. I DIDN'T EVEN WANT TO GET OUT OF THE CAR. THERE WERE SO MANY PEOPLE THERE. AND IT WAS DIRTY. FREE OR NOT, NEVER AGAIN.

THANKS MARISSA THE CAKE WAS AMAZING.

MALL OF AMERICA WHERE WE CELABRATED THE BIG 25!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME, THE BIG 25 HALF WAY TO 30.. SAD

READY FOR THE POOL MOM.

BATH TIME IS FUN TIME

SHE IS THE SWEETEST.

McKINLEE AND HUDSON, I WAS WATCHING HUD THE OTHER DAY AND SAT THEM BOTH DOWN AND GAVE THEM SOME "PUFFS" IT WAS A RACE TO SEE WHO COULD EAT THE MOST. THERE SO FUNNY,

WHO DOESN'T LOVE HELLO KITTY?

FIRST BEACH TRIP, 7 MONTHS.

TWINS..

A DAY OLDER, A DAY NEWER!

2009-06-03T19:19:00.000-07:00

THESE PAST COUPLE OF DAY'S HAVE BEEN FILLED WITH SO MUCH JOY AND HAPPINESS. McKinlee IS NOW 7 MONTHS, AND HAS AN AMAZING STRONG PERSONALITY JUST LIKE HER OLDER SISTER..(LUCKY ME) WE CELEBRATED A 2ND BIRTHDAY IN THE OFFICE. OLIVIA TURNED TWO WE HAD A FABULOUS TIME AT THE PARK UNTIL IT STARTED TO RAIN. AND HER CAKE WAS AMAZING, MARISSA HAS SUCH TALENT.MY GOOD FRIEND JENNY ALSO TURNED A YEAR OLDER AND HER CAKE DIDN'T JUST LOOK GOOD IT WAS SO YUMMY. HAPPY BIRTHDAY GIRLS! AND WE WELCOMED BABY MACK IN TO THE WORLD. I'M NOT SURE IF HE HAS A NAME YET. BUT JESSICA LOOKED GORGEOUS AS ALWAYS RIGHT AFTER. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEW MOMMY AND DADDY.

SWEET McKINLEE AT 7 MONTHS.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY OLIVIA

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, I HAVE MISSED YOU.

ME AND SWEET BABY MACK.

I LOVE THIS LITTLE GIRL..

2009-05-22T20:02:00.000-07:00

I can't believe McKinlee is about 7 months, time fly's when your having fun. Like Madasin, McKinlee has brought so much joy to my life. And being a mother has never meant so much. She said her first word the other day. I have been trying to teach her MA MA, but sure enough she said DA DA. It's a start. This past week we threw 3 girls in the office a combined baby shower. All three girl's are having boys. It turned out great for only having a week to plan everything.

congratulations

2009-05-03T17:22:00.001-07:00

Congratulations...
MY SISTER AND ANDY FINALLY GOT MARRIED ON SATURDAY. WHAT A BEAUTIFUL DAY IT WAS. AND EVERYTHING JUST FEEL INTO PLACE. HERE ARE SOME PICTURE'S OF OUR FUN WEEKEND WITH ALL OF OUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

HAPPY EASTER!

2009-04-13T07:31:00.000-07:00

We hope everyone enjoyed there EASTER as much as we did.

McKinlee And Madasin the love's of our life..

She is so sweet!

Our Amazing easter egg's, we dyed them using an old tie.

Madasin and Crew dying easter egg's.

Hudson and McKinlee best friends!

1 week down 25 to go!

2009-04-05T10:57:00.000-07:00

WE HAVE BEEN HERE A WEEK AND SO FAR SO GOOD. OUR APARTMENT IS BIG AND HAS A TON OF ROOM TO RUN AND PLAY ON SNOW DAY'S LIKE TODAY.MADASIN IS LOVING THE SNOW AND HER BEST FRIEND CREW..THERE LIKE BROTHER AND SISTER, FOR THE MOST PART THEY GET ALONG BUT TEND TO FIGHT. IT'S A LOVE HATE REALATIONSHIP. HERE ARE SOME FUN PICTURES OF OUR WEEK..

"Life Changes"

2009-03-19T23:25:00.000-07:00

The Saint Paul, Minnesota Temple

After MUCH prayer and Consulting with the Lord. We have once again decided to be apart of a summer sales program. This time we will be living in Minnesota. We will be leaving Az on March 24. The first summer program we did was days after we got married, and it was not the greatest experance for our family, but we grew closer from it. We are excited this time around because we have some close friends that are taking the trip with us.I will miss everyone in my ward but no we will be home in our house in august sometime. As soon as we are settled i will post about the begining of our journey.

TRAINING WHEELS AND A SICK BABY.

2009-02-16T17:34:00.000-08:00

MY POOR BABY GIRL, ONLY 3 1/2 MONTHS OLD AND HAS ALREADY HAD 2 UPPER RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS, DOUBLE EAR INFECTIONS & BRONCHIOLITIS. THEY ONLY GAVE ME MEDS FOR THE EAR INFECTION, EVERYTHING ELSE JUST WORKS IT'S WAY THROUGH HER LITTLE BODY. WHAT A TROPPER SHE IS WITH EVERYTHING THAT SHE HAS TO GO THROUGH SHE STILL HAS THAT SWEET SMILE ON HER FACE. I LOVE YOU

LAST WEEK JP TOOK OF MADASIN'S TRAINING WHEELS. SHE WAS NOT FAWNED OF THIS IDEA AT ALL. SHE GAVE IT ONE SHOOT AND GAVE UP. NOT BEING ABLE TO RIDE HER BIKE THE REST OF THE WEEK MAD HER ANGRY. SO WHEN DADDY GOT HOME FROM WORK ONE DAY LAST WEEK, SHE DECIDED TO GIVE IT ONE MORE TRY, I'M SO GLAD SHE DID. IT'S LIKE SOMETHING JUST CLICKED IT THAT CUTE LITTLE HEAD OF HER'S. AND SINCE THEN SHE HAS BEEN RIDING WITH OUT HER TRAINING WHEELS EVER SINCE. MOMMY IS SO PROUD OF YOU.

CUP CAKES & GIRLFRIENDS.

2009-02-04T19:10:00.000-08:00

SO TODAY WE THOUGHT IT WOULD BE FUN TO INVITE OUR COUSINS OVER. MADASIN LOVE'S WHEN EDEN AND DELIA COME TO PLAY. SO I THOUGHT IT WOULD BE FUN FOR THEM TO DECORATE SOME CUP CAKES. SINCE IT IS ALMOST VALENTINES DAY. THE GIRLS ARE PRO'S. HERE ARE A FEW FUN PIC'S OF OUR AFTERNOON.

RED CUP CAKES ARE THE BEST!

I NEED MORE.

IM HUNGRY

YUMMY DELIA.

THESE WERE MADE BY OUR SWEET GIRLIES.

MY FAVORITE.

AMAZING.

SO YUMMY.

JUST SOME FUN PICTURES OF OUR GIRLS, CAUTION IT'S LONG..

2009-01-15T21:26:00.000-08:00

OUR SWEET McKINLEE IS NOW 2 1/2 MONTHS. SHE IS THE SWEETEST BABY EVER, AND MADASIN IS THE BEST BIG SISTER. I LOVE MY GIRLS

I AM SO THANKFULL FOR HER, SHE IS THE BEST BABY I HAVE HAD SO FAR.

McKINLEE & HUDSON

EDEN'S 5TH BIRTHDAY PARTY, AMANDA ALWAYS PUT'S TOGETHER THE CUTEST PARTIES.

OUR SWEET FAMILY.

2008-12-25T12:53:00.000-08:00

MADASIN FOUR YEARS OLD.

I LOVE THIS ONE.

WHO'S DADDY LOVE'S PINK? OUR DADDY LOVE'S PINK

2008-12-22T22:41:00.000-08:00

AM I LUCKY OR WHAT? AT FIRST TELLING MY HUSBAND I WAS GOING TO DO OUR TREE PINK THIS YEAR I THOUGHT HE WOULD BE A LITTLE TAKEN OVER, SINCE HE DOES LIVE WITH 3 GIRLS. BUT TO MY SUPRISE HE LIKE'S IT. HE MIGHT EVEN LOVE IT.

MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM OUR FAMILY TO YOURS.

LOVE THE PORTER'S

THEY GROW UP SO FAST..

2008-11-26T23:31:00.000-08:00

IT'S HARD TO BELIEVE MY BABY GIRL IS 4. BUT EVEN HARDER TO BELIEVE MY OTHER BABY GIRL IS A MONTH OLD TODAY. I WANT TO KEEP HER SMALL AS LONG AS POSSIBLE. MY GIRLS ARE MY WORLD, I AM VERY THANKFULL.

2 weeks

2008-11-14T15:08:00.001-08:00

SO WE MADE IT 2 WEEKS SO FAR, AND LIFE IS GREAT. THINKING BACK TO WHEN MADDIE WAS A NEWBORN, THIS TIME AROUND IS ALOT DIFFERENT. SHE SLEEPS ALL THE TIME ONLY CRYS WHEN SHE'S HUNGRY. THATS WHAT YOU GET WHEN YOU HAVE A 10 POUNDER. MADASIN IS THE BEST BIG SISTER EVER. LIFE IS GOOD

CLOSER TO CHRIST

2008-11-07T19:02:00.000-08:00

Theres something about having a new baby, it's almost so over welming that i cant stop thinking about how i feel as a mother. How grateful i am to my savior for blessing my family with this amazing little girl. On election day i had this horrible feeling all day, i couldnt put my finger on it. Until Obama was elected president, i finally figured it out. As a mother and a wife i need to become more like CHRIST. We are living in the last days. And how scared i am not to be ready for it. So as of now i will live my life as CHRIST would want me to. And hopefully i will become more like him.

TEN POUNDS OF SWEETNESS..

2008-10-31T12:52:00.000-07:00

OCTOBER 29TH WAS THE DAY I WENT IN FOR MY C-SECTION. AND I WAS READY TO GET HER OUT. NOT KNOWING WHAT SHE WAS GOING TO LOOK LIKE OR HOW MUCH IS WAS GOING TO WEIGH, I WAS VERY EXCITED TO MEET HER.SO I WANT TO INTRODUCE THE NEWEST MEMBER OF OUR FAMILY TO EVERYONE. McKinlee Rae Porter 10lbs 11.6oz 21inch long.

More Cravings

2008-10-23T21:12:00.000-07:00

Ok so my last craving was a little crazy, but i still enjoy a tin of altoids everyday. The newest one is a little more extreme. Have you ever smellet something and wanted to eat it? Eventhough it's not edible? Everytime i get in the shower and wash my body i want to bite into my bar of DOVE SOAP. Hey i would try it if it ment my water breaking. But for now i think im just going to wait the 6 days i have left..I no im crazy.

NEW PAINT

2008-10-16T21:44:00.000-07:00

Make a Smilebox slideshow

So my whole family came over to help me clean my house before the baby comes.well we didnt just clean it we painted to, and FINALLY put things on the walls. now the kitchen still isn't done. the blue tile is going and the cabinets. and i want to find dome cute chairs for my kitchen table, even if i have to paint them. oh and how much do you LOVE my wall paper..

SHOW AND TELL.

2008-10-01T14:13:00.000-07:00

LIKE ANY OTHER DAY, I WAS GETTING MADASIN READY FOR PRE SCHOOL. AND EVERYDAY THEY ARE ALLOWED TO BRING ONE ITEM FOR SHOW AND TELL. WELL MY SWEET LITTLE GIRL HAD BEEN SINGING " I LOVE TO SEE THE TEMPLE" ALL MORNING. SO WHEN SHE ASKED TO BRING A PICTURE OF THE TEMPLE FOR SHOW AND TELL. I WASN'T TO SURPRISED. SHE SAID SHE WOULD SHARE THE PICTURE WITH HER CLASS AND TELL THEM THAT SHE WOULD BE GETTING MARRIED THERE ONE DAY. OH HER SWEET SPIRIT, HOW LUCKY AM I TO KNOW THAT MY DAUGHTER ALREADY HAS A LOVE FOR THE TEMPLE AT THE AGE OF 4. I AM VERY BLESSED

FaShIoN sHoW

2008-09-13T00:30:00.001-07:00

TONIGHT WAS GIRL'S NIGHT OUT. IF YOU NO THE WOMEN IN MY FAMILY AT ALL, YOU NO HOW "CRAZY" THEY ARE.FOR GIRL'S NIGHT THEY DECIDED THAT WE WERE ALL GETTING TOGETHER AND HAVING A WEDDING FASHION SHOW. SOME OF THE DRESSES ARE OVER 20 YEARS OLD. WE ALL HAD A BLAST TRYING ON ALL MY MOTHER'S AUNT'S AND COUSINS DRESSES. OH AND MINE. MADASIN LOVED DRESSING UP. SHE HAD THE TIME OF HER LIFE. IT'S CRAZY HOW THE STYLES CHANGE, SO DRASTICALLY OVER THE YEARS. I NO THERE ARE A TON OF PIC'S BUT LIKE I SAID WE HAD A BLAST. OH DID I MENTION I WAS TO BIG, SO I HAD TO SIT THIS ONE OUT. LUCKY ME. HEATHER IN AUNT SANDY'S DRESS.

MEGGIE IN AUNTIE KARENS DRESS WHICH SHE MADE FOR $100.00

OH SHE'S ADORABLE.

SISTER JILL IN COUSIN MEGAN'S DRESS. SHE WAS THE ONLY ONE SMALL ENOUGH TO FIT IT.

MY MOTHER IN COUSIN STACEY'S DRESS AND JILL IN MY MOTHER'S.

MY MOM IN AUNT SANDY'S .

MADASIN IN MEGAN'S SENIOR PROM DRESS. IT ALMOST FIT.

SO BEAUTIFUL.

SISTER JILL IN MY DRESS.

SISTER AMY IN MY DRESS.

MY MOTHER IN MY DRESS.

AND MY PRECIOUS MADASIN IN MY DRESS.

31 weeks

2008-09-08T23:33:00.001-07:00

I GUESS IT'S THAT TIME AGAIN... THE TIME I DREAD, SHOWING OFF MY LOVELY LADY BUMP, HUMP LUMP. WHATEVER YOU WANT TO CALL IT.I DONT KNOW HOW LOVELY IT IS. BUT IT'S THERE. I WAS WALKING THROUGH THE HALL'S OF CHURCH YESTERDAY, AND A LITTLE BOY IN MADDIE'S CLASS ASKED IF I WAS HAVING "TWINS". I NO HE'S LITTLE AND THE VIEW FROM HIS POINT IS PROBABLY ALOT BIGGER. BUT FOR REALS I FEEL AND LOOK LIKE I HAVE 5 IN THERE. MAKE IT STOP. COME OUT.. ONLY 8 WEEKS TO GO.

MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL!

2008-09-08T21:23:00.001-07:00

It all started 2 years ago, our first date. Justin took me to Buffalo wild wings to watch some Monday night football. Well just so happens that's what tonight was. To him it doesn't matter the actual date, it's the first game of the season. What an amazing man I married. I really lucked out. I'm even More in Love with JUSTIN then i ever have been. At least i no he'll always remember our first date, and won't let me forget. So our evening was spent @Red Robin with our friend's The Hooper's. This time around i didn't get much of the game in, our little girls' were having to great of a time for us to even glance at the TV. But at least we tryed...Sorry for the CHUBBINESS i can't help it.

These are the two sweet girl's that played so well together. Ragen and Madasin.

I LOVE THEM

2008-08-23T18:28:00.000-07:00

SO THIS MORNING AT ABOUT 10:00 AM THERE WAS A KNOCK @ MY FRONT DOOR. MUCH TO MY SURPRISE IT WAS MY MOM AND AUNT SANDY. THEY CAME OVER TO GIVE MADDIE HER B-DAY GIFT. ONCE MY MOM LOOKED AT THE GIRL'S ROOM, I NEW SHE WASN'T LEAVING FOR A LONG TIME. AND I AM SO GRATEFUL, THESE LAST COUPLE OF DAYS HAVE BEEN BAD. I'M SORE ALL THE TIME, AND I'M NOT JUST TALKING MY BACK LADIES, TONS OF PRESSURE AND IM HOT. NEEDLESS TO SAY THESE NEXT TEN WEEKS NEED TO GO BY FASTER. SO THEY DID EVERYTHING THAT STILL NEEDED TO BE DONE, FOUND THE MISSING PIECES TO MY CRIB. AND WE GOT ORGANIZED. THERE ARE STILL A COUPLE THINGS THAT NEED TO GET DONE. #1 PAINT THE CHANGING TABLE. #2 PUT UP THE VALENCES. #3 I WILL NOT PUT MADDIES BED SPREAD ON UNTIL RIGHT BEFORE, IT'S MOSTLY WHITE. SO IM ALMOST THERE.

YOU'RE HOW OLD..

2008-08-23T17:40:00.000-07:00

MADASIN MY BABY, WILL BE TURNING 4 ON THE 26TH. SO WE HAD A BIG POOL PARTY TO CELEBRATE. IT IS AMAZING HOW FAST THEY GROW UP. MAYBE THAT IS WHY MY MOTHER HAD "FOUR" IN DIAPERS AT ONCE. I LOOK AT MADASIN AND DO NOT SEE A BABY ANYMORE, BUT A LITTLE GIRL.A LITTLE GIRL READY TO TAKE ON THE WORLD. IT BREAKS MY HEART. EWWW IM GETTING EMOTIONAL..SO JUST A COUPLE PICTURE'S TO SHARE.

MADDIE LOVE'S TO PLAY McDonald's. SHE CALL'S MOM FAMILY ALL THE TIME AND SAY'S, WELCOME TO McDonald's WHAT CAN I GET YOU. THAT WILL BE 49.00 THANK YOU. SO I FOUND THIS TOY, SHE LOVE'S IT.

MADDIE WAS FIRST, AND LAST. SHE HIT THAT THING SO HARD IT WAS ALL OVER.

CAN YOU GUESS WHO SHE IS? HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL..

CANDY LAND. WE ARE SO EXCITED TO PLAY IT.

WHAT DID YOU WISH FOR?

GOTTA HAVE THE PRINCESS CAKE.

HAPPY BIRHTDAY MADASIN

FROM START TO FINISH.

2008-08-13T20:56:00.000-07:00

SO HERE IS THE GIRL'S UGLY GREEN WALLS, BEFORE I GOT TO THEM. NOT SO CUTE. MADDIE IS SUCH A CUTE LITTLE HELPER.

I DID NOT HELP OUT WITH THIS PART. IT WAS VERY HARD. AND FRUSTRATING.

MEG AND I WERE SO NERVOUS TO TAKE OFF THE TAPE.

WE LOVE OUR POLK A DOTS.

MADASIN IS SURE McKINLEE WILL LOVE THERE ROOM, LIKE SHE DOES.

WELL HERE IT IS AFTER MONTHS OF PLANNING AND FINDING PAINT. AND FORCING MY HUSBAND TO HELP..AND LOTS OF HELP FROM MY GIRL FRIENDS. THE WALLS ARE DONE. AND I COULDN'T BE HAPPIER. I'LL POST MORE WHEN EVERYTHING IS IN THE ROOM. BUT FOR NOW ENJOY MY FINISHED WALL.

She's All Grown Up.

2008-08-12T18:22:00.001-07:00

I KNEW THIS DAY WOULD COME, BUT I DIDN'T THINK IT WOULD COME THIS FAST. OUR LITTLE PRINCESS HAD HER FIRST DAY OF PRE SCHOOL TODAY. SHE WAS SO EXCITED LAST NIGHT THAT SHE COULD NOT SLEEP. WHEN I PICKED HER UP AFTER SHE TOLD ME IT WASN'T VERY FUN. SHE WAS TIRED.

A BLAST FROM THE PAST.

2008-08-05T10:02:00.001-07:00

LAST NIGHT I "HAD" TO GO OUT WITH MY YOUNGER SISTER JILL AND FIND BRIDESMAIDS DRESSES...GET THIS HER WEDDING IS MAY OF 2009. WHY THE HECK DID I HAVE TO BE THERE ALMOST 7 MONTHS PREGNANT? SO AS MADASIN WAS TRYING ON HER CUTE FLOWER GIRL DRESSES. I SAW ONE THAT REALLY CAUGHT MY EYE. GRRRRRR FOR THOSE OF YOU THAT HAVE SEEN PICS OF MY WEDDING DRESS. HERE IT IS ON MADDIE. SAME EVERYTHING.. ONLY A YEAR TO LATE. I WANTED TO DIE..

IT WOULD HAVE BEEN PERFECT..

OH BELLY..

2008-08-03T15:28:00.000-07:00

THIS PICTURE IS FOR ALL MY GIRL FRIENDS OUT OF STATE THAT KEEP ASKING FOR IT...WELL HERE IT IS..26 WEEKS PREGNANT. I REALLY HOPE MY BODY CAN'T AND WON'T GROW ANY BIGGER..IM HUGE

DINNER DATE.

2008-08-03T15:21:00.000-07:00

THIS I S MY LITTLE BROTHER RYAN, HE ASKED MADDIE TO BE HIS DINNER DATE LAST NIGHT WHEN WE ALL WENT OUT. SHE TOLD ME SHE WAS SO NERVOUS..HELLO HE'S YOUR UNCLE.. I NO BUT IM NERVOUS..

SHE TOLD ME SHE WANTED TO LOOK HER BEST..

BREATH TAKING.

2008-08-01T21:03:00.000-07:00

I JUST WANTED TO SHARE WITH EVERYONE THE NEWEST PICTURE THAT WILL BE HANGING ON ONE OF THE WALLS IN MY HOME.. I AM SO IN LOVE WITH THIS PICTURE OF CHRIST. MARK MABRY

PORTER FAMILY CAMP OUT...

2008-08-01T09:06:00.000-07:00

DADDY BEING SILLY... SHE LOOK'S SO EXCITED. FIRST TIME ROASTING A MARSHMALLOW OVER A "REAL" FIRE. SHE'S A PRO.

MADDIE AND LANA.. LOOKING CUTE.

EVEN THOUGH IT RAINED MOST OF THE TIME. THEY WERE STILL TROOPERS.

MADDIE REFUSED TO WEAR SOCKS WITH HER CROCKS..HER FEET WERE STAINED BLACK. EWW

THIS IS EDEN'S BIRTHDAY CAKE MADDIE MADE HER.

STRETCH MARKS..WHO WANT'S SOME?

2008-07-30T16:28:00.000-07:00

I DON'T.. BUT IT'S NOT LIKE YOU CAN HELP IT IF YOU GET SOME...ANOTHER THING I HAVE BEEN CRAVING LATELY IS A GOOD OIL BASED CREAM TO MOISTURIZE MY TUMMY...CREAMS DONT GET IN DEEP ENOUGH...TUMMY BUTTER IT'S AMAZING. JUST A LITTLE TIP.

2008-07-30T16:03:00.000-07:00

OK SO YOU NO WHEN YOUR PREGNANT YOU GET WEIRD CRAVINGS...WELL I LOVE ALTOIDS...I LOVE THEM. I CAN GO THROUGH A TIN IN A COUPLE OF HOURS. I DONT SUCK ON THEM LIKE NORMAL PEOPLE. I CHEW THEM AND IT'S ABOUT 4 OR 5 AT A TIME.. CAN THINGS GET ANY WEIDER?