Check it out!

Okay, I know I desperately need to update the blog with pictures, true stories, and such, but alas I am typing one handed due to....that would fall under true stories...anyway, before I forget, I made an amazing discovery. I was checking my email and I had received an email from Redbox, not uncommon since that has become our only way of renting movies, and I noticed that they had a deal through Groupon where you could get 3 one night rentals for $1! Hard to beat that. I then discovered the amazingness of Groupon, and the sweet deals you can get. They have new deals every day. I thought I would spread the wealth and tell you all about it. Well, okay, I don't know much, but what I do know is that so far, I like it! Enjoy!!

Becky Kelley - Where's the Line to See Jesus - OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

So this is Christmas!

As Christmas approaches there is a unique excitement in the air that can only be found at this time of the year. Beautiful lights are put up all around town, malls are bustling with people, and smiles are more frequently shared. This year as we've prepared for Christmas, we have been trying to put more emphasis on the true meaning of the season, the celebration of Christ's birth. Due to what we've experienced this year, we feel it even more important to show our gratitude for our many blessings by focusing on Christ. So although our house is bursting with lights and decorations that make our home feel cozy, we are not focusing on Santa this year, but in the birth of Christ. We have a fun little nativity set my mom gave Gabi last year that she can play with, and we take advantage of her love for this to teach her who each of the people are. I know she's only two, but you would be amazed at how much a two year old can understand. She knows who "baby Jesus" is, Mary, Joseph, the kings, and the angel. I hope we can continue to instill in our children the importance of Christmas.

Happy Anniversary!!!

Happy Anniversary Isaac!

I am so glad to be married to such a wonderful man. One who makes me laugh and cry (only because I'm laughing so hard), teaches me I am capable of far greater things, and loves me no matter what. I love you Isaac, I am so grateful to be married to you, and I look forward to many more happy years to come!

Love, Keitra

And that's how our garden grew...

Alright, here are a few pics from our garden/harvest of our garden. For whatever reason, I'm having a hard time uploading pictures, so this will have to do.
This year we grew:

1. Sweet Corn
2. Zucchini
3. Pumpkins
4. Watermelon
5. Roma Tomatoes
6. Big Boy Tomatoes
7. Cherry Tomatoes
8. Tomatillos
9. Jalapenos
10. Serranos

We tried to grow:

1. Bell Peppers of all colors
2. Crooked neck squash
3. Acorn squash

But alas, they never came...but that's okay- check these out:

Gabi chowing down on a Roma, she LOVES those!

What a cutie!

Showing off her hard work helping pick the tomatoes,

and eating another Roma...

Yes, that is HER watering can,

did you know those were made for making mud,

not watering plants?

Our beautiful tomatillos- makes great Salsa Verde!


Some beautiful Romas, pre-Salsa

Cherry tomatoes

We learned:

1. We really had no idea when it came to gardening, we just got lucky
2. Pick them, and more will grow
3. Home grown veggies really are the BEST
4. Zucchini needs LOTS of room to grow, so does watermelon, pumpkins...
5. Home-grown corn, BBQ'd is delicious!
6. Gardens attract bugs and a variety of animals...eh...
7. There's always next year...

We seriously LOVED having a garden, and we are so grateful for all the help we received with weeding and harvesting of our veggies while we were in Boise.

We can't wait until next year!!

Gabi turns 2!

I cannot believe Gabi is two! The last few years have been filled with a lot of fun, and a lot of firsts for us as parents. We love you, Gabi, SO MUCH and we are so glad to have you in our family!
In our family we think birthdays are so fun, instead of celebrating them for one day, we celebrate them all week! I have a ton of pictures, but here are a few...more to come...

Madi in her party dress!

just kidding! I made that little skirt for Gabi

Gabi eating her favorite food...Top Ramen... :)

Reverting back to her younger years???

Loving her candy necklace

I don't know how she knew it was edible, but as soon as

I put it on her, she started eating it!

Enjoying her cupcake in a cone

Hopefully more pics to come, I need to find them!!

We love you Gabi!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

Elder Quentin L. Cook - Hope Ya Know, We Had a Hard Time

Love this...it's so applicable to everyone, no matter what you are going through. We watched it today in Relief Society...