Givens!

Growing up every spring break we took our annual trip to Givens Hot Springs in Marsing, Idaho. Many memories have been made at Givens-- from the lizards grave, the old train, riding in the back of the truck on the way there, Kirk's dominos, licorice ropes and our chicken dinner that mom always made. I hadn't been here since high school so I felt pretty nostalgic when I walked in. I love things that remind me of my childhood and even though this hot springs is pretty old I want to make it a spring break tradition for my kids too.

All the grandkids that were there--Brynlee, Skylee, Carson, Brielle, Jace, Alexa, Tristan, Brecka

"Lizard's grave" in marsing

We went into Marsing afterwards so the boys could go fishing whiile we relaxed and the kids played near the river. It turned out to be a perfect day!

Makeup Geek

So I have this makeup fetish---I love to try out new makeup products, watch tutorials online, and Ulta is my second home (haha). I love Ulta more than Sephora because they have coupons frequently and they do the point system like Sephora for products bought but their gifts with the points redeemed are much better and there are more options. Anyway.... so I found this site through pinterest that I love! I love it because she does tutorials and not only has posts about the high end makeup but also her favorite drugstore makeup and she even has her own makeup store. I still buy from Ulta though because it's like five minutes from my apartment, I don't have to pay shipping and I always have a coupon on hand with me so I save like $3.50-$5.00 every time I go. I've tried several of her drugstore recommendations including her favorite NYX blush (peach)-- which is found at Ulta and I love everything I've tried that she's recommended. So take a look at her site if you're looking to try some new makeup products.

One more thing...just wanted to rave about BB cream! I love it! I got a sample of L'Oreal's BB Cream from Ulta and I loved it so I had to buy some! I switch off between that and my foundation but I use the BB Cream more because it's so quick to apply and I love anything quick these days. I know almost every brand has a BB Cream out it seems and I want to try more of them but for now I'll stick with L'Oreal.

Life Lately.....

February was full of birthday parties, a funeral, getting sick, getting a haircut, shopping, trips to the library, cousin playdates and sleepovers, Valentine's Day (without my hubby :( but with my little man), craft nights, movie nights with my bro and his girlfriend (the only names carson says repeatedly besides mommy and daddy are Kirk and Holly), trying new recipes from pinterest, the weather finally warming up and a long trip to Spanish Fork to visit my brother and his family, then Rexburg, then finally to Bozeman, MT. Here's a few pics of our February fun.

Here's a pic of my new hair---just trimmed it and added layers. Best part of the haircut--it was free with all my Ulta points! I was going to post a before pic but I decided against it because my hair looked pretty scary/frizzy since it wasn't straightened yet.

Kirk and Brecka at Pizza Hut. We took three of my sis's kids out to Wahooz Fun Zone, then Pizza Hut, then over to another sister's house for a movie night with banana splits then had a sleepover!

Kirk and his girlyfriend Holly

Alexa and Holly

Kirk Brecka, Tristan enjoyin their drinks

Waitin' for out pizza

Sleepover with the cousins

Visting Carson's cousins Hailey and Katy in Spanish Fork

Checking out Blickenstaff's in Provo

Hailey and Katy in their mini cooper

Carson wasn't happy about taking pictures

some random pics....I got a new decal I put above our bed and I love it!

Craft night with Holly....made this for my sis for her birthday in February

Although March always seems like one of the longest months to me and it's never warm enough I'm just excited for Spring to be around the corner!

One of the many reasons why I love Keith!

So for Valentine's Day we weren't able to be together since Keith is in MT right now (but Carson and I are going to SLC then MT next week to finally be with Keith!) Anyway....so Keith surprised me with a VITAMIX!! AH!!! One of the many things that I love about Keith is when he knows I want something he will surprise me with it no matter the cost....just like with my headboard I got last Mother's Day. I'm not a girl that has to be spoiled by gifts by any means but when there's something I really want but won't buy it for myself...Keith will.

 I've been wanting one of these very amazing but very expensive blenders for awhile. Everytime I'd go to Costco I'd see the demos and try the smoothies and want one so bad...and smoothies aren't the only things you can make in them you can also make things like homemade ice cream, peanut butter, soups, dough and many more things. These are used by Jamba Juice...so now I can recreate my favorite Jambas! And nowI can try so many green smoothies which is my favorite way to get my greens in. Thanks babe.

 

 

 

 

 

TWO!

I seriously can't believe our little guy is two already! Tuesday the 29th was Carson's actual birthday and I celebrated with my little guy by having dinner with my sis and her family then we attemped to go see Rise of the Guardians but Carson lasted about 30 min. so we went home but my sis and her family came over afterwards for cake.
Today Keith flew in to celebrate Carson's birthday with us & some of his cousins. We went to Planet Kid which is Idaho's largest indoor soft playground that is full of tunnels, ballpits, slides, rope climbs, cargo nets, and zip lines. Carson and his cousins had so much fun. They even allow the adults to go in with the kids and play with them. I was in heaven in the ball pit...haha it was pretty sweet.
Then we had pizza, cake, and ice cream & opened presents at our place after. What a busy but super fun day! Thanks to all who were able to come and celebrate with us!

the birthday boy on his big day!

he loooves books!

Let's see this boy is all--books, dvds, cookie monster "coookie" is what he calls him, elmo, daniel tiger's neighborhood, loves the water especially taking baths, loves to do things on his own now and insists eating with a fork or spoon, loves looking at pictures, loves bebes (babies) and goggies (doggies), loves doing his vocab words and knows about 20 of them, loves nanas (bananas), oranges, pasta, cheese, mini wheats, pb & J and grilled cheese. loves giving kisses and hugs, sleeping next to mommy and daddy, of you in his language means "love you", loves playing with his cousins and in nursery, loves to carry around ddds (dvds) and the "keys." We sure are lucky to have this little boy. :).

burying myself.

Brielle and Brynlee

little tyson was too tired to play



Keith and Zach had fun in the ball pit with the kids



skylee and brielle

opening presents

Carson, Brynlee, Skylee, Brielle and Jace