Blessing of Giving...

Today I experienced the most humble morning. The girls school have donation boxes at their schools for families in need. This morning Mattee came and asked if she could donate $10.00 to the school donation box. I mentioned to her that it would have to be next week when I could get to the bank (I am a debit card girl). Her response was I don't want to use your money I want to use my money that I have been saving up from the tooth fairy. I mentioned to her that $11.00 was a lot of money. Her amazing response to me was "mom but this is to help a family in need" and before I knew it Mattee and Kelsee each got a sandwich bag and pored all of their dollars and loose change in to it. The joy on their face knowing that they were helping another family or child will be with my heart and mind forever.What a humbling experience we shared. I wrapped my arms around them and cried telling them that their money would bless a families life in need and how proud I was of them. Explaining to them that I had the best children in the world. They have taught and reminded me the love and the spirit of giving. What two wonderful, beautiful daughters I have been blessed with. I know their Oma', Heavenly Father and our Savior are smiling upon them from ear to ear with pride and joy as I am. I love you my three little angels! What a blessing and wonderful example they are for Jamie, I and those around them. I thank the Lord everyday for such a beautiful blessing of three healthy angel daughters in our lives.

Black Friday!

Yep we did it again. Every year we do the "Black Friday". It puts us into the Holiday mood. We have a blast and enjoy watching all the wierdo's. This year was more pleasant than usual. It wasn't as cold and the lines...well let's say that the longest line we had to wait in was 30 minutes compared to 2 hours last year. My sweet neice Hailey stayed the night Thursday and babysat the girls Friday while we shopped until we dropped (litteraly). We were able to get the girls' shopping done. Boy does it feel good and the deals where smashing. We even got two free MP3 Players. That day we came home and wrapped all the presents to put under our tree. I love the feeling of being organized. Bring on some more! Thank you Hailey and we love you! You saved us and you are the best.

Thankful.....

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Jamie came into town and we stayed busy the whole time he was here. First we attented two Thanksgiving dinners. They were both wonderful. I love getting together with our families and sharing happiness and showing our gratitude. I am truely thankful for Jamie and my three beautiful girls. I thank our Lord everyday for blessing me with a wonderful husband and the sacrifices that he makes for our girls and I. He loves us, guides us, protects us and has an uplifting spirit to the four of us and those around him. He has made many sacrifices and changes to his life to better himself and his family. He has a huge heart. I love you Sparky! I am thankful for my three wonderful girls. They make us smile, laugh, cry, and teach us to be a better person. They are our life, pride and joy and we are blessed. I am thankful for our health, our pets, a roof over head, friends, family, the gospel, our blessings, prayer and eachother. I love you my family!!!

My Birfday at Texas Roadhouse...

We went to Texas Roadhouse for my birthday twice!! My brother Michael and his family took me on my birthday and the Forbes took me a week later. What a treat. The food there is wonderful. I have to say that the rolls are my favorite. I made Audra promise that she would not mention my birthday to the waitress. No way was I going to get up on a saddle. We had a great time. Thank you for making my birthday special without Jamie home. Love you guys!

I have been tagged by Audra...


7 random and or weird facts about Amber -

1. I have a fetish with ears. Whenever I cuddle with Jamie, the girls or my dog I love to play with their ears.

2. I can put my foot behind my head. I know you can only picture it now!

3. I wished I was a veterinarian.

4. I hate water spots left on taps. Argggg!

5. Strangers don't touch my baby!!!!!!! Come on think about all the germs you jerks.

6. I've never had self esteem growing up and still don't. But encourage my children to and tell them everyday how beautiful they are.

7. I would love to live in a cabin with my husband and children surrounded by trees and a small farm. No one around.

I tagg Bonnie, Allison, Tya, Lexi, Missy, Marie and Lissel

Think inside the box...

The girls and I where all home sick over the weekend but we decided to make it fun and put Avree in Kelsee's build-a-bear box. As you can see Avree got a kick out of it just as much as we did. Kelsee and Mattee also made up some realy cute dances. Kelsee was the teacher and Mattee was the student.