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So for the past two years I've been hoping and praying for my sister in laws to get pregnant so that I could throw an awesome baby shower for them and luckily my Sister In law Amanda was kind enough to get pregnant all so I could throw her this fun fun shower. (Thanks Mandy :) )
We had lots and lots of fun and the morning started out just dandy.
It had snowed that morning and as I was packing up the car Jeremy gave me a hard time about driving in the snow. Jeremy normally drives us everywhere and if you've ever been in a car with Jeremy you probably know why. That man has some seriously mad driving skills. Anyhow I reminded Jeremy that I have grown up in Utah and before I met him I somehow managed to get around in the snow without and near death experiences. Well sure enough there I was putting along I-80 when a diesel comes up behind me going much faster than what I'm willing to so being a courteous driver I signal to get over in the right lane. Just as I change lanes the tire hits a skiff of snow/slush just wrong and I start spinning out of control. Everything I've ever heard about skidding comes into my brain I try turning into the skid and not to brake and say a whole bunch of prayers all at the same time. As soon as I see the shoulder coming I pray even harder not to flip mainly because I didn't want the adorable cupcakes i made to get all messed up, well that and I am kind of fond of my life. I skid off onto the shoulder and slide down the embankment and come to a gentle stop. I was positively SHAKING as I watched all the traffic go by and wonder how on earth I did not die. After composing myself I reluctantly called Jeremy to resign my safe Utah Driver award and ask him to come help me out. He arrives and we try to push the car back onto the shoulder but just can't get it up and we were hesitant to tow the car out with the pilot whereas our sweet babies were inside the pilot. So just as we are ready to give up and call a tow company a police officer in a Red Dodge Ram Truck pulls up, flips on his light and has us out quicker than you can say Nice Truck. And I just continued on my way to the shower as if nothing had happened. So this post will continue on it's way too and get the best part of it....My adorable little sister in law and her adorable baby belly. 
Mandy and Grandma Carter. Mandy is due in April and has the most adorable pregnant glow. Seriously I can't think of anyone else who has looked so magnificent pregnant.
Everyone that was able to brave the roads and make it to the shower. I know Mandy had issues with everyone feeling her belly but I saw this pose somewhere and wanted to see it in action.
We played a few fun games. I totally rocked the guess what the baby food game. And was a little bit off on guess how big Mandy is game I was probably closer to guess how Big Andrea gets.
Mandy got lots of adorable presents and was even overheard how much more she likes baby showers than wedding showers and I totally have to agree. Aren't these burp cloths so cute. Why do we make such cute things to clean up such stinky messes?
These adorable little shoes traveled all the way to Mandy's shower from Brazil. Mandy's husband served his mission there and our sister in law Patricia's Mom had just returned from a trip there and brought the shoes back for the little bambino.
So I was so excited for the food for the shower I had seen these done and just thought they were to cute not to do. And honestly how many times in our lives to we get to make cute food. So the Baby Bib appetizers didn't turn out as cute as the picture but the point was well taken. The Baby rattle cupcakes were probably the reason for my survival praying and all that they wouldn't be damaged. We had a lovely chocolate fountain with strawberries, angel food cake and other such yumminess and then there were some of my homemade girl scout cookies (featured on my secret blog) and then the joy and goodness of eating was demonstrated in this salad....
Oh my I just had to wipe the drool from my mouth. This salad was to die for and so incredibly easy to make.
All in all we had a great time. I'm so grateful for these girls for the chances they give me to be their sister.
So I know I haven't posted for what seems like ages but thus it goes when your life is so filled with love. I have much to post and many adorable pictures to share with all who care. Here's just a small bit of what I have to post I'll come back later tonight to post even more.
I may be slightly biased but I have the greatest aunts ever. My Aunt Cindy sent my little girls valentines and both girls were so excited to receive them in the mail. So here you go Cindy a shot by shot reaction of when the opened your loved filled cards.
Yes Lizzie is a ham and wanted to show her excitement/ shock of the great valentine.
Lizzie's class had a Valentine's party on Wednesday and she had to make a "box" and some how our box turned into a bag with great foamy sparkly valentines stickers. You may be able to sneak a peek at her adorable hair do but to make it easier for all to see......
I give you the close up shot. I loved loved loved her hair. It turned out so cute and she looked good enough to eat.
We did the same hair do on Abby but instead of getting a shot of her cute hair I got a couple of shots of seriously sisterly love.
Still to come tonight the rest of Valentine's adventures, near death experiences and fantastic baby showers.
We played outside last week and whilst we were playing I played with my camera. I'm so glad I've got such great test subjects. Seriously could anyone ask for more gorgeous models. I think not.
This picture you can see the difference of the flash on the left and non-flash on the right.
Will loved just screaming outside. I think he was both excited to be outside and mad that it was cold.
This was fun. Lizzie threw snow at me and I was able to catch the snow in mid-motion.
The fields are white...And seriously look at how cool those clouds are.
Again look at the difference of flash vs non flash. I can't decide which is my favorite.
I knew I loved our porch for some reason.
I'm half tempted to send this picture to Old Navy where We bought Will's warm outer duds.
One super cool feature of the Nikon D60 is being able to edit a picture moments after taking it. I ran a red filter over this picture and then cropped and rotated it all without my computer. Snazzy, I know.
Yep their sisters and they love each other. I love their rosy cheeks.
Abby was running after Lizzie and throwing snow at her. Her smile says it all to me.
Lizzie's Preschool class had their field trip to the Stansbury Fire Station last week and what kind of mother would I be if I didn't take 200 pictures of such an event. So thus I've compiled a ton of pictures for your viewing pleasure. I was really impressed with the Fire Station and how great the Firefighters were with the kids. Abby and Will really enjoyed tagging along and experiencing the thrills of the firefighter. 
All the cool stuff firefighters hide in their trucks. I loved this pic of Will he's not even as tall as the tires on the fire truck but the way he walked around it you would have thought he owned the truck.
Lizzie, Gracie, Will and a boy from Lizzie's class named Deacon I think.
Lizzie was so excited to try on the firefighters clothes. She was always the first to answer any question and first to volunteer for everything. She was really impressed with how heavy the clothes were and when we asked her why she thought they were so heavy she said "To help protect them." Seriously where is her gold star already.
Lizzie's Leap Ahead Class. I thought it was hard to get three kids to look at the camera try getting 22.
Behind the big Wheel of the BiG Rig. Abby wasn't that big of a fan she's more like her mom and would rather someone else drive.
Firefighter Abby ready for duty. Hat and All.
Firefighter Will will help you as soon as he figures how to keep the hat on his head.
Abby was just taking a little break from all the fun on the stairs up to the firefighters bunkers.
Lizzie and her firefighter friends. Yes that is Lizzie hamming it up behind her firehat in the middle. And the innerhairstylist in me is yelling at Lizzie's hair in her face.
Not to brag but She is Gorgeous. She's so HOT it's Burning up in here.
Will has finally mastered the stairs. A very important thing when you have 28+ crazy steps. It's been really nice to not to have to worry about baby gates and Will loves the freedom of being able to go wherever he wants to go.
I love that Will starts crawling backwards from about the middle of the hallway. I feel like he should have blinkers and a beeper to let people know he's backing up.
Swinging himself around the door frame.
And finally we begin the process of coming down the steps.
Checking his blind spots for other children and possibly toys.
Coming down...
........Almost there.....
Look at the sense of accomplishment on his face.
