52 Blessing INPO-2

Here she is in her silliest smile. I get to see this face every day. Now, that's what I call a blessing. Don't get me wrong, she doesn't always show her sweet side (she loves to cry & get her way)--but she loves to flash this happy face to flirt, get attention, or just plain make you laugh. If you don't believe me, check out these 3 men's faces as she flashes them her charm:

(uncle R-d baby & Uncle R-d Honey & Baby O)

Our little Mini-E has started to show her true colors. Maybe it's because she's almost 1 & so she knows we can't take her back now. Seriously, she is just what our family needs. She makes us laugh if things get too serious. Thank goodness for almost 1 year olds.

Top Ten Tuesday

These are the Top TEN reasons that I LOVE living near family:

10. Aunt Lala lets us "drop in" whenever we want. And look at what these 3 boys are doing. Cowboys with plastic hangers. I guess that where HY learned this as well:

9. We get to hang out with these kiddos & make lasting memories in a wet pumpkin field! Can't beat that for fun.

8. Built in Babysitters: Lovin'H just loves our Mini-E. And HY can't wait to see Super-K!They are always willing to watch our little ones at a moments notice. Even if it means putting off homework.

7. On Friday we got to go to a Bridal Shower & visit Grandma & Grandpa Great F. I love that Mini-E & HY not only have Great Grandparents but get to see them on a regular basis.

6. Play Dates with Cousins: Today we hoped in the car & visited Aunt Lala & her kiddos. (We had so much fun the last "pop in" that we decided to schedule an appointment for FUN. And that's exactly what these 2 boys had...F-U-N!

I love that I got this picture of Boy-O.
It's rare to find him pleasant for the camera.

5. GRANDAD! Need I say more. We love to visit Grandma J & Grandad Grey up in Midway. This past week we had a blast Carving Pumpkins with him & Aunt CC's kids. Oh the drama.

4. Parties Parties: There's always a party when family is around. We try to celebrate every chance we can. Wether it's dinner on Sundays or Birthdays at the Lodge, we are always up for a PAR-TAY! And that means FOOD! Yum.

3. Lots of Mothers: Here's a classic picture of Aunt CC & HY. He just loves the extra mothering he gets from her. And Nonna can work miracles with HY in church.

2. We get to see Aunt Little S now that she's going to BYU. Which gives Grandma Suz & Grandpa S just one more reason to visit us!

And the #1 Reason I love living near family:

Makes me feel like I'm home.

I have always considered myself an AZ girl.

But home is wherever the family is! (unless they decide to move to Alaska)

Guess who slept in the big boy bed?

Last night we set up the bed for HY. He was very excited to be in a big boy bed. Not one problem thru the night! In fact, this morning, he didn't even get out of bed. He sat there and called to me, "Mamma," just like he did when he was in the crib. What a good boy!

Thank to Grandad Grey for the bed, Uncle R-D, A-Kazoo, Big T, and Baby O for painting the bed a very special blue for HY. He loves it and so does Mamma!

Tonight---It's Mini E's turn to try out the crib. We're all just growing up way too fast.