A Special Day

On Friday, July 15th 2016 I got to attend the sealing ceremony of one of my best friends. We drove down to Twin Falls, Kade had to get off work a little early, but it was so worth it.  Suzie's sister Liz watched my kids while we went to the ceremony, thanks again Lizzie!  It was such a peaceful & beautiful experience. I have to say my favorite part was getting to watch their little boy who, is three years old, being sealed to Suzie and Joe. I have witnessed quite a few sealings, but never one like this with a little child. It was just so sweet, emotional, and overall an amazing thing to witness.  <3 Families can be forever! <3 Love you so much Suz!

Kade's New Adventure

I honestly can't remember what or if I posted about this, looking quickly through the posts I can't see anything. Over a month and a half ago, Kade was offered a job at a place called PRB Oil. They are a gas station that delivers fuel to farmers. Our brother-in-law Jake (Trecia's husband) works for his dad who is a part owner. The offered to match Kade's wage to work in the store where they sell feed and parts. They told him if he decided to get his CDL he could deliver fuel and get a nice pay BUMP. I'm proud to brag that Kade studied and practiced driving and got his CDL with all the endorsements. 

He would probably be embarrassed to see that I posted this, but I am so excited. Some people actually pay to take a class to have an instructor help them learn to drive a semi but he just went for it and passed it. 

You rock Kade, love ya!

So, apart from that we are getting some small projects around the house done in hopes to sell it and buy a home in Blackfoot. Or somewhere closer. Our kitchen is currently half torn apart and will look amazing when this weekend is over!!!

We have to stain and poly the cabinets and put the upper ones in. And we haven't finished putting bead board on the other half if the kitchen. So still a lot to do but it feels brighter and better. I'm sure I will do a whole post on this later, it's exciting and I'm loving the new feel!

My husband has really been busy, I'm so blessed to have him!

Lex's Baby Blessing

We blessed Lex in my parents ward in Moreland on November 23rd, 2014. We put it off too long, and decided to finally do it somewhere other than our small home (that still has boxes needing unpacked). 

I was really kicking myself for waiting so long when I went to find him an outfit. I quickly found out most places only carry 0-3 months. What?!?!? My boy was over 13#s borderline of 3 month clothes. He is a tall boy and the outfit he did use was a little short. But he was adorable either way. He only made it until the middle of the sacrament before he pooped up his back! I was expecting it to happen, after all he was wearing white! :D

A quick phone picture right before going to church. 

His blessing was short, sweet, and to the point....they didn't have the microphone on so I was lucky to hear any of it.  

Lex is such a strong baby,  I hope he stays that way.   I hope as he grows he will seek knowledge, the spirit, and what is right!  And I hope I can be the parent I need to be for him. 

We had a great amount of support, I am glad Lex has such a large family to look after him and love him.  

Great grandpa and grandma Bingham

Great Grandma and Grandpa Kunz

4 Generations of Bingham Boys

Great G&G Bingham

G&G Bingham

G&G Kunz

They were so awesome to let us use their home and they made yummy food for everyone!

My older kids were too busy playing so no family picture, but one of Lex with his parents.

  

Nayvie Colette

In all of life's craziness, I almost forgot to blog about this! :)  For some reason I always have such aunt pride when I have another niece or nephew.  My brother Wray and his wifie Cort, had another girl.  That makes 4 girls 1 boy.  I was seriously jealous of Cort in this pregnancy, she looked so amazing!  All she gained was a tiny, round, adorable tummy, she looked absolutely stellar.

I still have not met miss N, we have really bad colds and I'm getting grumpy and impatient.  But I am feeling stronger, so I hope to see her this week.  These are just FB pictures, but I hope to snuggle her soon, and update you all.

Born at 12:36 AM, 7 pounds 5 ounces, 19 inches long.  

Congrats you guys, I'm so excited for your cute family.

Amber Kunz's Baby Blessing

This is a little late.  But for journal purposes and for posterity sake I want to make sure and try and document church stuff.

Amber Kunz was given a name and a blessing on August 25th 2013.  I am always amazed that men can get up and improvise a beautiful blessing.  Hers was beautiful, and even though I was in the bathroom with my kids most of the time (two blowouts) it was a great meeting.  We also had great food and a party afterward. I didn't take these pictures, Anne Marie took the family ones and Makel took the ones of Amber.

There is so much love between Ean, Makel, and Amber, Makel is an excellent mother and adores her baby.
But I love pictures!  So here are some.

Holding Amber

Yes! I was excited to finally get to hold my niece.  She was released from the hospital on the 16th of July and a week later I made it to see her. We wanted to make sure we were healthy before visiting.  Kade and I both go to hold her, Addy was a little sad she kept trying to get close to the baby.  But until she is a little bigger my kiddos will have to wait to hold their newest cousin.

Kade was a baby hog :)  Held her almost the whole time, he said it was to keep me from getting baby hungry.  But we all know he is the hungry one.

Pictures, taken on the phone so grainy. :)

She is a cutie and wide awake.  It was a fun visit.  She was just back to birth weight, just over six pounds...tiny thing. We are so glad she is home and doing so well, love you so much already little 

Amber. 

Here are a few FB pictures her mom took.

Use your words.

I tell Drake quite often, use your words, when he whines or makes noises and points.  He has become quite easy to understand, and when he is upset, I love that he can speak to me about what is bugging him.  Today, he bit me and I slapped his hand and told him no!  He immediately started crying he said, "mommy that's not nice"!  He has picked up on a lot and I am impressed by some of the sentences he uses.  He is a very fast talker and if he would slow down maybe we all would know what he is saying. :)
This weekend I took some pictures of the temple.  He saw them on the computer and said temple.  I know we sing the song and we have pictures in our home, but I didn't know he knew what the temple was.

He is smart enough to sing the first half of the ABC's but some of the letters are not right :)  One day he will let me record him singing.  He loves row, row, your boat and old McDonald and will start to sing these for no reason.

Drake showing off his dollar dragon hat...I love sales

I must not be great at updating what my kids are doing, because people are still surprised when they see miss Addyson walking.  She has been doing this since 11 months, fully walking all the time around 13.   She is almost as big as Drake.  They both are wearing around 12-18 month clothing.  She is not a talker, Drake was saying all sorts of things by now.  She is more quiet and has a look that could kill...she doesn't get that from me.  She has a mind and a will of her own, in some ways she acts more grown up then her brother.

Addy's is a lamb, and she looks so cute.  You have to put mittens on her to keep her from ripping it off her head.

My kids, they can bring me to tears some days by just looking at them.  How did I get so lucky?  I really need to count my own blessings more often, instead of other peoples.

Watching TV, wearing green, St Patty's day.

Sleeping with his boots on.  He loves his boots.  I often find he put them on himself on the wrong feet. Sometimes it is just his boots and a diaper...I need a picture of that I guess.

Drakes FAVORITE.  He loves the four-wheeler.  Do you like our multi-colored creation?

Kade is handy :)

Extra on the SIDE

Kade and Brad refinished a hardwood floor for my cousin this weekend.  It really made for a busy scheduled  between his full-time job, I never saw him.  Anyway, The floor turned out beautiful.

before

sanding

This was sanded and half of it is stained

2 coats almost done

buffing before the final coat.

before and after!!!