Santa and Photo Shoot

My sister-in-law had her work Christmas party and was so sweet to invite us. It was so fun. We had a huge breakfast of coarse Jolly old Santa was there and than they had cookie decorating. Uunfortunately I don't have a picture of the cookie Maddy decorated because I was a bad Mommy and accidentally dropped it, whoops.

Friday I had a photo shoot with my niece and nephew. It haven't had one in about 7 months and it felt so good to shoot again. My Camera acted up only a few times, not bad for old Betsy (my Camera). Hopefully soon we will be able to afford my dream camera. Fingers Crossed

Maddy and her Cute Christmas T-shirt.

My cute niece and nephew

Phoenix children museum

Maddy and I finally got out He He. I know we are kind of home-bodies. Anyway we went to the children's museum with our friends and had a blast. There was so so much to do. There was a huge room that was set up to be a store where the kids could go shopping with their little carts and fill them up.
A room full of kitchen stuff, hundreds of pots and pans and play stoves and play microwaves. A room to ride around on bikes.
A craft room for painting and crafting.
A noodle forrest where the kids get to run through hundreds of these noodle (water floats) things.
Sandboxes and a ton more.
I think for sure we are going to have to get a year pass, I don't know who liked it more Me or Maddy :)

Our little Cat

Just wanted to share some Halloween pictures with you all. Maddy was a Katrina the cat. We went trunk or treating for the first time and she loved it. Hope you all had a Happy Halloween!

Trials and Blessings

So this past month has been a tough one full of trials and heartache. Everyday gets easier and easier. With this trail (and most all trails) it has made me even more grateful for all the wonderful blessings that I have in my life. Thank you to my Family and friends who are always there for me, with thoughtful e-mails, sweet phone calls, uplifting text and all your prayers. We Love you!

My mom was able to come down and spend a short couple days with us. Maddy was stuck to her and cried when she had to leave. We are so grateful she was able to come down.

Last month was also Maddy's 3rd birthday. Her birthday was on a Thursday so we had a tiny little celebration with just us and than on Saturday we had her Birthday party at chuck E cheese. She loved it and had a great time with her cousins and her new friends. Also for her birthday, she had a special surprise. Her favorite show is sprout it is a kids tv program and everyday they give birthday shout-outs. You have to send in a homemade card and than they will choose 2 or 3 to show on T.V. Well Maddy is always asking me "Mom when is it my turn to be on TV?" So for her birthday I made a card and sent it in hoping they would choose it so I wouldn't let my little girl down. Well fingers crossed... they did. Maddy was on TV, well her card was. She screamed so loud. It was the cutest thing ever to see her so happy. We tivo'd it and have to watch it everyday.
Maddy's birthday outfit.

Her gift "pillow pet"

Dancing at chuck E cheese

fun with Dad.

Blowing out her candle.

Her cake. She loves Winnie the pooh. So her dad and I made her one. I think it turned out pretty good.

Her card that was on T.V

Dads playing with their girls.

Grandma!!!

New Store!

So I am starting a new venture. We all knew my plan right? It was to buy a new camera so I could start up my photo business again right?
Well that just didn't workout. Money is a little tight. So I thought what else can I do to help out with finances and hopefully in couple months save a bit to help buy my camera.
BOWS. Yep I know I am a weird. But you all know I have an obsession with making Girls Hiar Bows. So I might as well put my crazy hobby to work for me hu?
So here I go. My new store opened up today. It is an ebay store. http://stores.ebay.com/hoppershoppinhaircreations. I will also put a link on the side. I already had one set up from a long time ago so that was the easiest place to sell. I might eventually move on to etsy but for now just ebay. I also have a blog where I have been posting all my bows. It is www.hopperhoppinhaircreations.blogspot.com
The name of my store Is...... You guessed it Hopper's Hoppin Hair Creations. So please please go check it out. I am also having a FREE GIVEAWAY on my hopperhoppin blog so go sign up for that and tell all your friends too. Nothing is better than free hu? Thank you all for your support you guys are the best. Please let me know what you think.



Wanted to share some randome picture of Maddy. Saved the best for last

She had a rough night so daddy slept with her. So Sweet.

new favorite song

So usually I would not share my favorite song with ya all but the first time I heard it, it brought me to tears. You might have already heard of it. I am a little slow sometimes he he. It is called "In my arms" by Plumb. The first thing I thought of when I heard it was of Maddy and than of our Heavenly Father's love. It is not a church song but it is just what I though of. I added it to my playlist and here are the words. Just wanted to share.

Your baby blues
so full of wonder
your curly cues
your contagious smile
and as I watch
you start to grow up
all I can do is hold you tight

Knowing clouds will rage
and storms will race in
but you will be safe in my arms
rains will pour down
waves will crash all around
but you will be safe in my arms

Story books full of fairy tales
of kings and queens and bluest skies
My heart is torn just in knowing
You'll someday see the truth from lies

When the clouds will rage
and storms will race in
but you will be safe in my arms
rains will pour down
waves will crash all around
but you will be safe in my arms

Castles they might crumble
dreams may not come true
but you are never all alone
because I will always
always love you

Hey I
Hey I

When the clouds will rage
and storms will race in
but you will be safe in my arms
rains will pour down
waves will crash all around
but you will be safe in my arms

New Ring

About six months ago my poor ring was mistakenly put to rest, down the drain. Luckily we had it insured so I was able to get a new one. I was sad to lose it because I loved it but this one is also gorgeous.
The new ring is only the real exciting thing that has happened. We are not able to get out much because it is just too hot. We do go swimming quit a bit but that is about all. Maddy has learned a couple new things. She has learned to open the fridge so i am constantly finding random food items all over the house. She has also mastered the art of dressing herself and redressing she goes through atleast 4 outfits a day. My little Maddy, we lover her.