All About Witten

Today's post is all about Witten.

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So, I did a post all about Kinsley and today's post is dedicated to Witten. 

My baby boy--I sure do miss the baby years. 

I would describe Witten as: thoughtful, caring, loving, smart, sensitive, silly. Witten is one month away from turning 4. 

He enjoys playing outside, collecting things (especially mini items) and bugs. He loves to swim, ride his wiggle car, find bugs, get dirty, he's loud by nature (he does not know how to whisper), rough and crazy. He loves to make people laugh will do just about anything to make that happen. 

Witten can play by himself really well, but also enjoys playing with others. He is very particular in the things he does... he likes to carry things in his hands, collect any and everything... He tends to be afraid of certain things and will usually end up scaring himself. He likes to talk and talk and talk... he will ask me a million questions about certain topics. 

He loves to snuggle and always want to hug and kiss me--most definitely a mama's boy. He loves Kinsley and Bryson big... he is always hugging Kinsley, tells her she's pretty, but also likes to aggravate her. He's very sweet to Bryson... he loves to hug, kiss and hold him. He calls him little bitty or Bryson bear, it's so sweet. He always tells me that Beau is his best friend, it's really sweet. 

Witten is surrounded by girls and will play any and all girl things with them most of the time. He will dress up, play shopkins, but there are times he will come hang out with Beau and I when he isn't into the girl stuff. Witten can be either very easy or difficult.... there is usually no in between. 

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Right now, his favorites are........

Swimming

Playing games

Riding his wiggle car

Eating meals at Panda Express (orange chicken)

Trips to Cabela's 

Collecting Things From Bugs, Coins, Dollars, miniature action figures.. to moist towelettes at CFA (hilarious). He will ask us to get him 5 every time we go. haha 

Pictured above he gathered all of his dollars and fell asleep watching tv with them. :)

I asked Witten some of this favorite things right now:

Favorite Color: Blue and green

Favorite TV show: Chuggington and Thomas

Favorite Food: Spaghetti

Favorite Movie: Finding Nemo/Finding Dory

Favorite Book:

Favorite Place To Visit:

Favorite Thing About Mommy: 

Favorite Thing About Daddy:

Favorite Thing About Kinsley: She dances pretty.

Favorite Thing About Bryson: When he talks

One word to describe you:

That's a little bit about Witten. I love being his mommy!!!

All About Kinsley

Today's post is all about Kinsley.

I have decided to do a few blog entries on each one of my kiddos, so that I can look back and remember what they liked and just things I want to remember. 

I can not believe Kinsley is 5 and getting ready to head to Kindergarten in just three short weeks. Here she is as a baby, ahhhh I miss that sweet baby girl!

Kinsley is really shy and quiet until you get to know her and then, she's a FIRECRACKER! She's got a big personality once you have gotten close to her. She's fun, spunky, sassy, helpful, smart, and sensitive. She's been labeled by some as an old soul. She loves playing, but also loves to have a good conversation with older people. If there is a Grandma around, she will find her and make a long conversation with her. :) 

She loves hanging out with the older people. 

She laughs at the silliest things, she is always prancing, skipping and dancing around. She loves her family and is very motherly to both her brothers. She loves to help when she can and is very independent. She loves all things girly: makeup, heels, fancy clothes, purses, jewelry.... 

She likes a little bit of clutter, is very sentimental, she loves stuffed animals. She loves animals, baking and all things fancy!

Kinsley enjoys being at home, but also likes being on the go. She enjoys a lot of different activities and "things". 

Right now, her favorites are.............

Swimming

Dolls and barbies

Bike riding 

(she just learned how to ride without training wheels)

Dance/Cheer

Kinsley loves quality time and lives for our "girl days". She loves getting our nails done together, having lunch together and shopping. She also loves just little bits of one on one time at home doing small things together. 

This kid isn't perfect, but who is? We have our challenges and moments just like anyone else.....but her heart is so sweet and her love is strong. The good and the not so good... she's precious to us. God has big plans for her life! We adore, love and cherish this little girls so very much. 

I asked Kinsley some of her favorite things right now:

Favorite Color: Purple

Favorite TV Show: Alvinnnn and Sofia the First

Favorite Movie: Pirate Fairy

Favorite Food: Chicken & Dumplings

Favorite Place to Visit: Grandma's

Favorite Book: Mia and the Too Big Tutu

Favorite thing about Mommy: When you read Mia and the Too Big Tutu in a funny way & when you take us to the pool.

Favorite thing about Daddy: When he takes us to Costco and we get samples & when he plays with us. 

Favorite thing about Witten: When we are nice to each other and play together. 

Favorite thing about Bryson: When he's smiling really big. 

What's one word that describes you the best: Pretty

This girl made me a mama and I love nothing more than being her mommy. 

All About Kinsley

Today's post is all about Kinsley.

I have decided to do a few blog entries on each one of my kiddos, so that I can look back and remember what they liked and just things I want to remember. 

I can not believe Kinsley is 5 and getting ready to head to Kindergarten in just three short weeks. Here she is as a baby, ahhhh I miss that sweet baby girl!

Kinsley is really shy and quiet until you get to know her and then, she's a FIRECRACKER! She's got a big personality once you have gotten close to her. She's fun, spunky, sassy, helpful, smart, and sensitive. She's been labeled by some as an old soul. She loves playing, but also loves to have a good conversation with older people. If there is a Grandma around, she will find her and make a long conversation with her. :) 

She loves hanging out with the older people. 

She laughs at the silliest things, she is always prancing, skipping and dancing around. She loves her family and is very motherly to both her brothers. She loves to help when she can and is very independent. She loves all things girly: makeup, heels, fancy clothes, purses, jewelry.... 

She likes a little bit of clutter, is very sentimental, she loves stuffed animals. She loves animals, baking and all things fancy!

Kinsley enjoys being at home, but also likes being on the go. She enjoys a lot of different activities and "things". 

Right now, her favorites are.............

Swimming

Dolls and barbies

Bike riding 

(she just learned how to ride without training wheels)

Dance/Cheer

Kinsley loves quality time and lives for our "girl days". She loves getting our nails done together, having lunch together and shopping. She also loves just little bits of one on one time at home doing small things together. 

This kid isn't perfect, but who is? We have our challenges and moments just like anyone else.....but her heart is so sweet and her love is strong. The good and the not so good... she's precious to us. God has big plans for her life! We adore, love and cherish this little girls so very much. 

I asked Kinsley some of her favorite things right now:

Favorite Color: Purple

Favorite TV Show: Dora

Favorite Movie: Pirate Fairy

Favorite Food: Chicken & Dumplings

Favorite Place to Visit: Grandma's

Favorite Book: Mia and the Too Big Tutu

Favorite thing about Mommy: When you read Mia and the Too Big Tutu in a funny way & when you take us to the pool.

Favorite thing about Daddy: When he takes us to Costco and we get samples & when he plays with us. 

Favorite thing about Witten: When we are nice to each other and play together. 

Favorite thing about Bryson: When he's smiling really big. 

What's one word that describes you the best: Pretty

This girl made me a mama and I love nothing more than being her mommy. 

Show & Tell Tuesday Intro/Resolutions

It's the first Show & Tell of 2016! I participated some last year, but not every single time. I hope to participate more this year. We will see, we have a new baby coming in May, so I am not sure if I will get to blog much. Twice a month we all link up with Andrea and show and tell stuff.

Today I am going to introduce you to me and share my New Year resolutions.

I'm Christy.......

Wife to Beau for 5 years.

Mama to Kinsley (who will be 5 in February) and Witten (3) and a new little one due in May. 

I was a teacher before I became a mama and loved it. My favorite job now is being a mama to these two. 

Kinsley made me a mama on February 15, 2011. 

Witten came on September 4, 2012. 

These kids are a big part of my life and I love them all dearly. 

More about me....

- I am a Christian woman who enjoys cooking/baking, pedicures, manicures, shopping. 

Now onto my New Year resolutions... I really didn't make any in particular. I have thought about a word that I want to focus on in 2016. I came up with two that really go hand in hand. 

I want to be more intentional in my day to day life. More intentional in my marriage, parenting, just in general. 

I may be good at something, but there is always room to be better. I want to focus on being even better than I am today. I want to be a better.....

-wife

-mom

-friend

-daughter

-sister

-servant to God

-helper

-listener

I want to be better about going to church, organization, meeting my goals. I want to get healthier this year and focus on my home, family and self more. 

There you have it, a little about me and my family. I can't wait to go read through all the different links. I hope 2016 is good to you!

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Hot Pretzels

I used to teach with a lady that made these for snack days, they were always a hit amongst the teachers. They are spicy and hot, so if you want a little less heat just add less cayenne pepper. I love the heat though.

1/2 cup of canola oil

1 package ranch salad dressing mix

1 tbs cayenne pepper

16 oz of snap pretzels (not the butter snaps)

Pour pretzels into a gallon ziploc bag and add all ingredients. Leave air in the bag so there is enough room for the pretzels to move. Leave in bag overnight, shaking occasionally to redistribute spices. 

Enjoy! 

These are one of my very favorite snacks. Try them, you will love them!