Allie's Frosty

We havn't had very much snow this year, in fact it's raining right now, but we made the most of it when it did come. It was kind of muddy snow, and Bria looked at it and said "Frosty went poopy" :) Had to laugh at that one...

Daddy!

Tyler was trying to get a few things done around the house...with a little help. I couldn't stop laughing at this...it is so nice for him to get a taste of what my day is like.

Hoggard Kiddos pics

Love the lollis...Nice idea Staci! I love shooting these fun scenes, I'm not so good with the traditional stuff.

Hoggard's Family Pics

Thanks Hoggards for giving me the opportunity to do these. You were great!

Washington

I had such a great time in Washington with my Aunt and Uncle, two of my favorite people in the whole world! Tyler had some meetings in Seattle, so I took the opportunity to fly out and see my family. Thanks to my sis-in-law, I only took Cloe. She was kind of beastly on the flight in and out, but it was worth the trip. My grandpa and I got to hang out, and it was a cherished memory for me. Thanks Tammy and Jimmy for the wonderful visit! I love you guys!

Cloe in Washington

Sweet potato fries, cuddles, and grandparents made for a happy girl even though she was missing her sisters...I think.:)

Halloween!

I seriously forgot to post this, I'm sorry family...I know you asked for it. My little witches, I taught them everything they know!

The kill...

Not my favorite thing...yucky carcasses in my yard, but it makes him happy...

Our last fishing trip

I forgot to do this post, this day was absolutely perfect! I love these little family fishing trips.

Little kids...

I have a post on my visit to Washington coming, but first I wanted to reminisce a bit. Last night I had a little performance, which I always feel insecure about, but when I got home Tyler had left a sweet note on the door and had put several notes around the house to tell me all the reasons he loved me...Simple things. This is our engagment picture and I remember how "little" we were. We have done a lot of growing in the last almost 8 years of marriage. Thank goodness for the gospel that helps us remember what is REALLY important in this life. Looking outside of ourselves to see the beauty in our marriage, in our families, in our every day encounters with people. Life really is good.

I'm such a girl...

I came across this picture of me from 5 years ago. I took it minutes before I had this mole removed Yea...that tiny dot on my cheek. You would not believe the stress that little dot caused me through my adolesence and teen years-even into my adulthood. I thought it made me so ugly and rarely pulled my hair up because of it. Here is the funny thing...after I had it removed...nobody noticed! Not even members of my family! Something that was SOOOO obvious to me, was not even noticable to anyone else. Tyler tried to tell me...It's funny how we let little insecurities get the best of us. It was a good reminder for me to get over myself...believe me, I've come along way-but the journey isn't over till it's over!

A little fall picnic

Such a beautiful day! We couldn't resist the good weather and packed a lunch for a little trip to the lake up the street from us. All of the trees are dripping with color, I just had to bring the camera along. My girls are pretty patient with the constant clicking I seem to do habitually.

Halloween Party

Such a good time! I love Halloween, the good, wholesome, not so scary kind:)