Happy Birthday America

We had such a fun 4th of July and were lucky to celebrate with two extra adorable kids. Our friends are switching off kids with us so we can both go on vacation with our spouses. Here are a few of our holiday pictures:
All the kids in their red, white, and blue
Can't have a cookout without corn on the cob. Brennon ate 2 pieces he loved it so much
Everyone was tired by the time the fireworks started.
We all had fun watching a parade and headed home with a few pounds of candy

Couldn't resist putting this one in. He has his Dad's smile!

Summer

We have had fun this week with a slip n slide my mom gave the kids. They loved it! Matt and I even tried it a few times and I came out with bruises all over my knees and sore ribs. I guess it really is for kids...
My friend Rebecca turned 30 and we had a party for her at our house. It was so much fun and we played games and rock band and even taught everyone how to play pounce. (My favorite). Thanks Becca for a great party and happy 30th!

Having fun at home and school

I have been really busy with school, but it has been fun and rewarding. We had two dress up days and one was a gangster day. Me and some friends went all out.


I have also been having so much fun doing hair. Here are a few of my guests that I did their hair. My favorite is when it does a complete transformation like these.

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AFTER:

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We have also had fun at home. This is Brennon after a chocolate covered strawberry...
We went to a party with fireworks and had so much fun. Katelynn tookk this picture, not bad, huh?
Katelynn and I have also had Mommy daughter time. We are having so much fun now that she is older and we can play more.

Our week

Katelynn looked so cute and girly on Sunday I had to get a picture. She was loving posing.
Daddy and Brennon having fun together. They both had their Utah State T-shirts on.... Go Aggies!!

Katelynn finished her first year of preschool. We are so proud of all that she has learned and it has been so good for her to have that social time. She is just like her mom and dad and loves to be around people. Here is also a cute video of her singing with her class.

Summer lovin'

I haven't had too much to post lately. All we have really been up to is my school and on my days off we head to the pool. We love the pools here and the fitness center and trails. It makes it so easy to have fun without spending a ton on gas if you know what I mean. Today I am extra tired as I had 6 clients at school and then came home and cut a friends hair and now have 3 extra boys to watch so their parents can go on a date. I will be glad to have a day off tomorrow. The kids are doing great. Katelynn had her first sleepover and is loving being a "big girl". Matt is running the house and coming in to the school whenever I ask to help me reach my goals (I don't know what I would do without him). Brennon is off and running, but only at a short 29 1/4 inches and barely 20 lbs.... Poor guy has a lot of growing to do. His twin cousins are 10 months and already taller than him. He is such a joy, though. He loves to blow kisses and flirt and signs please and thank you all the time. Hope everyone is enjoying summer as much as we are!

Why my kids have seperate rooms

We have always had the kids in seperate rooms, but Katelynn has been so scared to sleep upstairs by herself, so we decided to try letting her sleep in Brennon's room on a mattress on the floor. This is what I just found when I went up to check on them. She had taken books in there to read to him.

What's Up in Alva Life

I have been soooo busy with school the past couple weeks, but am LOVING it! I am starting on real customers this week and am having a blast. This is a picture of me with my first guest. I did highlights and a cut. Wish you could see it closer, it turned out really cute!
I also flew to Alabama to see Chris, Joy, and celebrate Sarah's first birthday. It was so fun to catch up and see the kids play together. We had to get this picture for blackmail someday ;)
Brennon and I had so much fun together. I miss being with him all day every day. We had a lot of quality time this past weekend.
The Birthday girl with Mommy. Definately a Mommy's girl as she should be!
We also had Matt's parents come stay for 5 days. The kids loved all the attention! (Still Santa to Katelynn)
Our newest yard sale find was a battery powered jeep. I couldn't resist. I wish I was small enough to drive it around. Katelynn begs to drive it every day.
Katelynn is getting so mature and keeps us laughing and loving. We love having her around even though she is still stubborn as ever.

And of course, our lovable boy. He is such a cuddle buddy lately and loves to give kisses.

Scrapbook Retreat

I got to go on another scrapbooking weekend and had so much fun! We ate, ate, and ate some more. We also had fun talking nonstop and of course scrapbooking. We did take a break for some time outdoors and for the dance game. Thanks girls for a wonderful time!




I had to include some pictures so you all could reminisce with me of how little Katelynn was. I had to do the purple clothes pages for Joy and the Grandma and Grandpa ones.

What's New

Since I am in school all day I try to play with the kids every day when I get home. This week we made cookies together and had a blast!

School has been so fun. I have a great class and have already made some great friends. We are also learning like crazy and start cutting real hair next week.
Another shot of playing with the kids. Isn't he adorable?
We have had crazy storms lately. One day it poured and I had to take the kids outside to run in the rain in the street. It was crazy, but so fun!

Tagged...... Alright already!

I just want to know which one of you thinks I have time to sit here and write all about my habits when you probably already know too much about me. I think I have been tagged by at least 4 people and I just laugh, yeah right. I guess the guilt has finally gotten to me. So, here it goes...

Fact: I LOVE Dr. Pepper, Dairy Queen, and Italian food. I think everyone needs that one thing that is their guilty little pleasure and these are mine.

Fact: I love to be around people and a part of things. I hate to miss out on anything fun.

Fact: I am secretly pretty competitive. I think I got it from having 6 brothers. Luckily getting married and having kids has toned it down quite a bit.

Fact: My personality in college was Mainly Red (dominant, likes to be in charge, very driven, leader) with some Yellow (playful, carefree, loves people)
Now that I am a mom and wife I am mainly Blue (caring, likes to serve others, sensitive) with Red and Yellow. Isn't it amazing how you change? Take the color code test if you haven't.

Fact: I love to travel.

Habit: I can't kiss my kids enough. Especially when they are babies. I find myself kissing them over and over without even realizing it.

Fact: I am so happy with my life right now and feel like I don't deserve all my blessings.

Tagging: Anyone who reads this and wants to do it since I am lazy and barely got around to it.

Who's supposed to be cutting hair?

We had quite the weekend with Katelynn. Friday I came home form school and before I even got out of the car, realized that Katelynn had cut her hair. I had just finished growing out her bangs and she had chopped it off in the front and also on the side at her jaw line. I was so upset, but decided to make the most of it and I cut it really db`short for summer. Ever since I started hair school she has been so into hair and makeup, so I guess it was just a matter of time.



We think she looks really different with short hair. Maybe older? What do you think?

We have also been going outside on walks a lot now that Brennon can walk. He loves exploring everything outside. It is so cute to see him waddle around.