❤ THE DRESS ❤

❤ KENDALL'S BLESSING ❤

Kendall Mary Stubbs was blessed on January 17, 2010. Her dad gave her a beautiful blessing. We had 41 people at our house. It was a little crazy, but so much fun. We had yummy soups and bread bowls, salads and desserts. My mom made Kendall the most beautiful blessing dress I have ever seen. I call it a winter blessing dress because it has fur trim and a little bolero jacket (see above). She also wore a little feather poof headband.... so cute! Thank you mom for the labor of love! =) Also, thank you to all of our friends and family that were able to come. Kendall is so lucky to have so many people that love her.

With Grandpa and Grandma Stubbs and Grandma Challis.

Kendall's cousin, baby Slade. They're going to be best friends! Slade was born about 1 month after Kendall.... look how cute they are!

Kendall and Slade with Grandma Becky.

With Grandma (JuJu) and Grandpa Allan and Great-Grandma Allan.

With Great-Grandma Rex, Grandma JuJu and Great-Grandma Allan.

4 generation picture.

Addi, Tavyn, Landon, Hally, Laynie & Lexie

Morgan, Brendon, Kylie, Kenadee & Makaylie

Hally, Laynie & Addi

Brendon, Makaylie, Tavyn, Hally, Laynie & Addi watching "Up".

❤ EMBRACE THE CHUBBINESS... ❤

...cause chubby babies are the best!

***I have been experimenting with photography, that's why I've been posting so many pictures. There are so many cute ones, I don't want to leave any out.***

❤ 8 WEEKS OLD ❤

Little Miss Kendall is now 8 weeks old. She has been such a joy in our lives. She is starting to sleep through the night (about 8 hours) and is usually pretty content and happy. She likes to have baths, but she doesn't like the "after-bath", she doesn't like to feel cold and naked. :) At Christmas she weighed about 14 lbs. and so I am sure she is more than that now. She is starting to smile and tell stories. It just melts my heart to see her smile! Her sisters adore her and Hally loves to always give her hugs and kisses and get right in her face and talk to her. Addi is especially helpful. If I need someone to bounce her softly in her bouncy chair it is usually a fight between them as to who gets to do it. Out of everyone, she smiles the most for her daddy, go figure! The moment he comes into view she is all smiles, I have to work at it to get smiles. She is rolly and polly and we just love her to death. My favorite times are when we get to have naps together. There is nothing more precious than a sleeping baby.

❤ STARTING TO SMILE ❤

❤ NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS ❤

I generally don't make New Year's Resolutions, but there are quite a few things that I would like to work on and I feel that I will have a better chance of accomplishing these goals if I actually post them. Although my list is a mile long with things I'd like to work on, I decided to keep it minimal so I may have a better shot at actually following through with the things I do decide to work on.

1. Family Home Evening - This is something that I have always wanted to do, but have never really stayed faithful with. Even though Tim works most Monday nights, that is no excuse, the girls and I will still have FHE.
2. Read the entire Book of Mormon - So I am going to read 2 pages of The Book of Mormon everyday. My friend is doing this and says it should only take about 6 month to finish. Two pages everyday is doable!!
3. Plan a Menu - Okay, so I am not a terrible cook, but I am terrible at deciding what to cook. I am going to print off a calendar and using new and old recipes, plan in advance a weekly dinner menu. I feel this way when I go to the grocery store I will have a better chance of sticking to what's on my list AND I am sure Tim's stomach will be a lot happier too.
4. Avoid the "C foods" - Chips, Chocolate, Cola (Dr. Pepper), Cookies, Cake and Candy, but mainly the first three. These are my food weaknesses. My goal is to only drink Diet soda when I absolutely need a soda and to stay away from chips and chocolate the best that I can, ya know, don't keep them on hand. Okay, but I'm not starting till tomorrow on this one because I have to finish the Queso first! :)

There ya have it and don't be afraid to ask me how I'm doing with it either! Keep me in check! Keep me on track! Come on Steff you can do it!!!

❤ CHRISTMAS ❤