Holiday Cards!

Last year I started a company called Bella Boo inc. designing photo announcements & cards. My website hosting account expired, and to keep costs down, I thought a blog format would be perfect for my needs. So, I am excited to have it up and running just in time for the holidays. To make it easier and more affordable, I am offering "print your own" designs for just $15. Check it out, you may see some familiar faces on there.

www.bellabooinc.blogspot.com

my new bed!

Levi built us a bed. After 5 years of marriage, we have been sleeping 4 inches off the ground with a bed frame. Our mattress is sweet (thanks to brad johnson), but no head or foot boards. So Levi got creative and designed, built, and stained us a beautiful bed with two matching night stands! It's gorgeous. He has also made tons of picture frames, my curio shelf and lots of other things. He is so talented. He already has orders for a custom office desk, rustic bedroom set, and "shipwrecked" themed bed for a bed & breakfast. If he had his way he would build furniture all day long. I am so glad he found something he is passionate about. Any ideas for a business name?

first snow day!

I woke up and knew that it had snowed before I even looked out the window. I could just sense it. When Bella woke up I couldn't wait to show her. She was so excited! While I was doing things around the house, I noticed she kept opening and closing the door to the deck. Then I discovered she had been building a snowball in my living room! I realized I wouldn't be able to win this battle, so I got her all bundled up with some toys and sent her out to the deck to play. She was outside in the snow for a good three hours! She kept saying, "I love to taste the snow." Levi got a picture of her laying face-down in the snow, tasting it. I am glad she is so adventurous. She didn't even complain about getting cold.

Does anyone have any creative ideas for fun indoor things to do? I can't take the twins out much and I think we are going to go crazy! I have thought of a few things: Kangaroo Zoo, Jump on it, library, lehi swimming pool, paint our toe nails, make cookies, play dough, make slime, visit grandmas, visit the pet store, the aquarium in sandy, make movies, finger paint, thanksgiving point dinosaur museum...what else?

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halloween is finally over! not to be a grinch or anything, it was just dragging on and on this year. The girls did look adorable in the their little costumes. Bella was a "Tiger" (a lion), Paislee was a bunny, and Kailia was a giraffe. My three little animals looked so cute. We took the girls to Macey's to visit Nana and see her crazy costume. She was a poodle. Then we went to Nana & Papa's (Levi's parents) and they took them and their cousins (gunner, gavin, & taya) trick-or-treating down the street. They fed us pizza too! Then we stopped by the Goss/Snyder home to show off costumes and see their cute kids. Then we went to Grandma Renee's house to see cousins Jayce and Jax. By that time Bella was acting so grumpy, so we decided it was time to get everyone to bed after a good bath.







Then we pulled out the old mullet wig. Why are mullets so dang funny???

We miss Papa Don

After spending a couple weeks in Utah, my Dad left back to Canada yesterday. We already miss him so much! We always have so much fun when he comes to visit and I am always surrounded by lots of family. Before he left, we went out to eat at IHOP. After saying a tearful goodbye, I immediately felt so lonely. It felt like a big empty space in my heart. We miss Papa Don so much! On the way home, Bella was crying and kept saying, "where is every bodies?" "i miss every bodies" "papa don is way far away in cannanna". It's funny how you get used to a routine and when that changes, you miss it. My dad has a great way of bringing my whole family together and making us laugh and making you feel special. We are already counting down the days until his next visit.

tAg i'M iT!

8 Things I am passionate about:

1. LEVI LARUE TIPPETTS- a hottie that makes me truly happy. i.love.him
2. My girls- so sweet, adorable, and delicious
3. Religioin
4. Creating
5. My family
6. Photography
7. Food
8. Friends

8 Phrases I say Often:

1. That's insane
2. That's crazy
3. Ridiculous
4. Sweeeet!
5. Oh.My.Gosh
6. Bella, don't make a mess
7. What's wrong?
8. Are you okay?

8 Things I want to do Before I Die:

1. Travel the world: italy, bahamas, caribean, brazil, & greece
2. See my girls live happy lives & be a big part of them
3. Own a camping trailer and take many many road trips with my fam
4. Teach my girls all I can
5. Learn the art of photography
6. Help someone in need
7. Meet my grandchildren
8. To own a cabin

8 Things I want or Need:

1. Stop constantly doing something, but relax & enjoy the moments more
2. Play with bella more
3. Hold my babies more
4. Cuddle with levi more
5. A frickin sweet camera
6. A cabin in a peaceful place
7. To get my food storage stocked
8. Get out of debt

8 People I Tag:
1. Kalli
2. Nicole
3. Tiff
4. Athena
5. Michelle
6. Kathryn
7. Angi
8. Katie - get a blog
9. Jill

full week

Wow! It has been a jam packed week. We celebrated our 5 year wedding anniversary on Thursday the 9th, Blake & Jen's temple sealing on Friday, Dylans bday party Saturday, Rhett's bday on Saturday, and the twins' baby blessing today (Sunday). Being surrounded by such great family & friends makes me realize just how much we are blessed. I feel so lucky to have so many amazing people in my life! I love you all! Thank you for everything!!!! I will add pictures as I get them from Nicole & Katie.








The curio cabinet Levi built me for our anniversary. He is so talented!







Jaxy Spiderman & Jaycie Spiderman











After the blessing, so many people in our house!