So I know you want more pictures, but at the time I have no idea where I put our camera go figure, but I thought this story was way to cute not to share. I told Jayden I couldn't put her to bed tonight because I was going to a bible study with a friend and she started crying and getting all upset (at this time I knew I had to think of something to say so she wasn't a little stinker once I left) so I just told her I had to go to learn more about Jesus so I could tell her more about him. She stopped crying right away got the most serious and somewhat concerned look on her face and then came walking over to me and said. Are you gonna tell him I was naughty mommy? hahaha I love that girl so much!

WHAT IS ON MY MIND?

Well for starters way to much! This is going to be me rambling on about concerns, frustrations, and sadness I have, so if you do not wish for me to depress you, I suggest you not read on. Also this is all simply me opinion.

The other night Travis and I were having one of those "what's on your mind talks" and I was not at all prepared for what he said but it got me thinking none the less. That day we heard a lot of hipe about the whole h1n1 thing so he said it got him thinking about the end times and the whole mark of the beast thing. Not specifically pertaining to h1n1, that is simply what got the ball rolling in his head. He was talking about how we as humans get freaked out so easily and how every one just gets caught up in panic and does what there told and sometimes making decisions out of fear instead of fact. He was saying how he could totally see how one day some disease would come up and the president would say it was this huge threat and everyone needed to get this vaccination and have some sort of signature showing they got it and if they didn't they would basically not be allowed in society. After that conversation which left me up all night thinking the next day I watched this hour and a half documentary on the whole h1n1 thing, details not really important because I think every family will do what is right for them, but one thing that did stick out was they had said that they were wanting to make it mandatory. That of course just made me think of what Travis said even more. Then I got to thinking about Obama and his health care plan, and how he's striving for a one world government, and one national currency. It's only a matter of time really, the bible says it all right there. Not to say that Obama is the Antichrist I am just realizing that a lot of the decisions he's making and insane things happening like the whole nobel peace prize doesn't help my case. Then after all of that, can't think of how that may some day affect my family. God could come 1,000 years from now but he could also come tomorrow. He never specifically states what we as believers will be here for and when we get to go to our next amazingly glorious life. So what if all this happens in my lifetime. In 1 Corinthians it talks about how it is not wrong to get married but it is better to be single if you are able to overcome temptation becaue this life will be easier. If I only had to worry about myself life would be much easier! But I don't, I have me, my husband, and my children. What if that day comes and I have young children, will we run and hide in the boonies somewhere, will we stay where we are, what if they are older and the rapture takes place but they haven't yet surrendered there life to Christ and are left behind. These are the thoughts that are permeating my brain. I know that Christ loves them way more then I am even capable of. I do trust in him, and know he sees what I don't, and that his plan is way better than any I could come up with. Living in fear and letting this consume me is not only pointless but crippling in my testimony to Christ, but it does remind me that we need to make every moment of this life count. I need to enjoy my family and the simplicity of my life rather then focus on useless things that don't matter because I never know when it could all end. Mostly I am reminded that I have a purpose here on this earth, and I will continue to get on my knees and pray for all of those who I dearly love so much who I know have yet to make the most decision of there lives!

I know this video is just a tad old but I watch it so much because I think Jayden is just so cute with her little attitude hope you enjoy!

Avery got her first hair cut...well her bangs cut anyway. Jayden had to go first to show her how it was done. ;) Jayden would have no hair if I listened to her, she wants her hair cut all the time.

Some of our good friends just had another baby so we got to watch there little girl Maggy a little bit. Jayden had so much fun. So ok let me explain the hat... Lacey likes Maggy to wear a hat a sunscreen because she is faired skinned and burns easy but when John dropped her off he forgot to leave the diaper bag so I was looking around the house for a hat and at the time sadly this is all I could find. Lacey thought it was hillarious. good times.

Time for a drink

Now this is disturbing, not even going to think about pool water.

Facebook | Tiffany Marshall's Photos - Chico Hot Springs - August 2009

We got to take a fun girls trip to Chico but of course right after we got there my camera battery went dead, so these are the fun pics Tiffany took.

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The girls love playing ring around the rosie. I just so happened to catch them and daddy playin in the back yard. So cute what a good daddy!

You will notice the second time it's no boys allowed. haha

We took a trip to the zoo where most of the animals seemed to be in hibernation but we had lots of fun anyway

One of the few actual animals that we saw there.

I love these pictures can't wait to get some in black and white.

Jayden kept calling this an affigator. haha so cute

Jayden has become quite the little coffee lover oh dear. Don't worry, she doesn't get much.

cheers

Sweet little Avery

The girls are into hats lately, here's a few of my favs!

We had such a fun time in Glendive visiting friends and family over the 4th!

Jayden loved going to the park with Grandma.

having fun with some fireworks. Avery and Jayden loved the little white poppers that you throw on the ground!

We went with Mom and Dad to see some little ponies and they were so cute. I loved the little black and white one.

We spent part of the day in Makoshika with Travis's family. Jayden had fun playin with her cousins.

Playing piano at Grandma's house.

We got the privilege to take a camping trip with some friends a couple weeks ago and had a great time. We got to go on a little hike, eat some good food, the guys went paint balling and we just had fun hanging out with some people we love. The trip was great the girls as you can see were crammed in the car and did really good, however it was interesting sleeping at night. Jayden wasn't to sure what to think of the sleeping bag at first but got used to it. We took a full air mattress that we slept on with Avery and after a little screaming she finally went to sleep as well. All was good.... one of the girls woke up and then it woke the other one up. Jayden was crying because she didn't like her sleeping bag anymore and Avery was well just crying. Travis tried calming Jayden down and she was not having any of it so he came back and laid down next to Avery and what do you know she fell back to sleep instantly. So I got out of bed, did I mention it was freezing, and laid down beside Jayden I was playing with her hair and singing her songs and just as I though she was going back to sleep she said the words I was dreading to hear....I wanna sleep in your bed. I was trying to explain to her there was no room and that she got a "special" princess bed all to herself but her mind was made up. So as you may guess we fit yet one more person our little bed. Jayden was laying in front of me smashed up against me and Avery was behind me snuggling in close and Travis was squished on the other end. Oh my goodness you want to talk about NO room!!! My arm was stuck behind Jaydens head and going to sleep with no where else to put it and I had a huge cramp in my leg and there was absolutely nothing I could do about it because moving was impossible. Juts when I though nothing could get worse Jayden decides to move up and shoves her butt right in my face and that girl was gassy!!!!! Oh I thought I was going to die no where I could move butt sniff her nasty stench. Oh my goodness I couldn't wait for the night to be over. But morning came and all was well again. Anyway here are a few pictures of our trip.

We had Jayden's 3rd birthday party. I can't believe she is three already!!!

Avery with her Uncle Miles.

So cute in her little hat!

Oh my gosh Peyton can be so sweet!!

Her sweet new helmet for her new bike.... she LOVES Dora!!!

So you can't really tell in this picture, but Avery shoved all her blankys in the corner and laid on top of them. was so cute. Me forcing Travis to take a picture with me... he hates my pictures cuz I always manage to chop off his head. Haha


Avery wearing Travis's ear things for work.


Our cute little swimmers.

So this is for Grandma and Papa so you can see how much our little monkey is walking now! We are excited to see you next weekend!!

I got back from my fun trip to Vegas this last week and what a blast so much fun. I am so lucky that I absolutely love the people I work with!!
This is the hotel we stayed at while we were there it was really nice.

Hahaha I don't know how many of you saw the movie but THEY EXIST!

Great show!

Believe it or not this is her little smile... haha I love her!

Ok so I just thought this was cool it was inside the mall in one of the hotels.



Oh my gosh these asian guys were amazing dancers and this video really doesn't do them justice at all, but there was music playing and they just stopped and started dancing and they were really good!

Yesterday we were playing in Avery's room and Jayden took the cushons off her chair and gave us a little concert. It was so cute I could listen to her sing all day!

I went into the girls rooms tonight and just watched them sleep. It is amazing how fast time slips by. If only there were a way to hold it still although even that has a catch I want these beautiful girls to grow up and see all the exciting changes that occur in there lives. See everything they are learning. I love listening to Jaydens little mind, at the same time I want them to stay this age forever. Always need me and love me. Being a Mom is one of those things that I have had day dreams about since I was a little girl. Maybe all girls do I don't know. But from early on I always knew I wanted a big family. My best friend had 7 siblings and I absolutely LOVED going to her house, there was always that crazy excitement. I enjoyed seeing them interact with each other of course they would get annoyed with one other but they were always each others supports and you could truly feel the love just by walking in the door. Some times I feel like God just created me to be a Mom. I love my kids so much that even just the though of something bad happening to them brings me to tears. I'm sure all of you who are parents can relate. It just makes me think of how much God loves us. I know we are all Gods children and that he cares for us deeply, but it isn't until I see what that looks like from a parents point of view that I even begin to fathom the depth of that love. Anyway, with out dragging on to long here are a few new pictures.


Our helpfull little gardeners

Avery decided to plant her own seeds.

I was getting ready to get into bed one night and this is what I find. Avery's new birthday baby that Jayden has decided to claim for herself all tucked in in her little bed (with a pillow) and under my covers. Such a good little Mommy she is. ;-)
This is Avery trying to stick an entire bar in her mouth. hahaha

Our little artist

Our way to big girl holding her favorite little piggy. Taking after her Mommy!

Are these not the most adorable pigtails or what!!!??

We live in such a broken world. Tonight I find myself in this place where my soul is weary and my heart just grieves the circumstances of those around me whom I love. When I made a decision to follow Christ I also made a promise to try to live more like him. Knowing that I will always fall short, but I still made the commitment to give every effort in dong so. Often times what Christ asks of me is the very last thing I want to do. But then there are those times where nothing seems right. Where the Bible doesn't give a direct yes or no and it's left to us and our convictions. I feel that I am truly finding out what dying to myself means. I want to speak my voice, defend myself or others, say it like it is. However I know that God calls me to a higher standard. To choose my words carefully, to put others before myself, to love and love well, no matter circumstances. How great his love is for us! As raw and painful as life can sometimes be I can't help but feel so loved. Because it is in those times when no one can control anything that God reminds me that he is my precious Father. He is the only one who won't ever disappoint me, he is the only one who can take my pain away, and he promises to always be there for me. I can take comfort in knowing that he is always in control and that there is nothing more powerful then him. That he can change anything with the blinking of an eye. As I was on my way home from work tonight there was a song that came on the radio that I took peace in. It's called there will be a day by Jeremy Camp

I try to hold on to this world with everything I have But I feel the weight of what it brings, and the hurt that tries to grab The many trials that seem to never end, His word declares this truth,that we will enter in this rest with wonders anew But I hold on to this hope and the promise that He brings That there will be a place with no more suffering

(Chorus)There will be a day with no more tears, no more pain, and no more fears There will be a day when the burdens of this place, will be no more, we'll see Jesus face to face But until that day, we'll hold on to you always

God is good and can be trusted. He is the first one cheering for me in the morning and the last one at night. I know that I did nothing to deserve his power full and unending love for me, but I am abundantly grate full that he chose to give his sons life for me. No matter how hard this life gets nothing can compare to his sacrifice!

So I know I added WAY to many pictures, but I know Grandma loves them! ;) It's been forever and I'm sorry at least I can still use kids as an excuse! So whats new with us? Travis business has started taking off and he is doing really well for his first year. He loves it to so that's good, he has to get better about drinking water though he kinda had a scare with some pretty bad heat exhaustion. Works been good for me, I just love it. As of today I am officially getting to take a trip with 4 other girls from work to Vegas so that is pretty exciting for me! Jayden and Avery are growing like crazy I can hardly believe it. Avery just had her YEAR birthday!! Jayden has been so much fun always saying things that just crack me up. Unfortunately at the same time she has turned into a little pill at times. It's a good thing there so stinkin cute! Other then that life has been good. We have our up days and down days as always, but God continues to be so faithful to us. I know that even on those days I want to rip my hair out that he is refining me and teaching me to be something better then I am!

So this is where Jayden puts her baby dolls when it's time for them to go to bed. Today she climbed up there and said that was where she was gonna take her nap.....don't worry she didn't.

Jayden helping Dad make Avery's birthday cake.

Jayden having fun getting ready for Avery's big party.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE all our amazing friends!!!

Happy birthday little Missy!

Oh my gosh is this adorable or what! Oh this makes me laugh, Avery and all her little helpers opening her presents! ;)

So I put these all up backwards but am WAY to lazy to change it so if you want to see them in order you will have to start from the bottom. ;)

Avery after one really long day. Grandma helping Avery find the good stuff

After she found this egg she was WAY more interested in jumping on the trampoline then she was finding any more eggs. :P

Papa....what are you doing? ;)

The kids waiting to go find the Easter eggs.

Aunt Kim feeding Avery lots of junk. :P

Oh my goodness I love them!

Sweet sister, yes, there gay Mom LOVES pitting them in matching clothes. ;)

Showing off all those teeth.

That's my girl!

Thanks Grandma!

THE EASTER WHO..... (she looks terrified)

And there off

Brock put Avery in Adisons Easter bucket, she is so cute!

Jayden and her buddy Addison waiting to go....

A fun night with the Oakley boys! .....they are all looking at Travis with a very concerned look.

Oh my gosh, could he possable be any cuter!

Jayden's fancy heels....taking after Mom already, wearing shoes that could break her neck! ;)

The awesome castle.

We were stuffing some eggs at churh for the easter egg hunt. It was a lot fun! ....other then Brock filling one with DISGUSTING jelly beans and giving them to me to eat. It's all good though, I don't get mad I get even! I will say that Jayden and Addison had there fare share of candy for the day. :-)

Avery is such a goofball one minute she was all smiles eating her crackers, not even two minutes later I looked at her and she was sound asleep in her high chair.

Avery's early birthday present from Grandma and Papa. She LOVES it...so does Jayden.....were working on sharing. haha

The girls and their beards. :P

The weather here is insane, one day it's georgeous outside the next day it's snowing. Welcome to Mt! We were jumping having fun and Miles and Kims house. I love Jayden's hair!

Travis and I got to have a fun weekend to ourselves well some of our amazing friends watched the girls for us. We had such a great time and I laughed so much all weekend I forgot how stinkin hilarious my husband is.


We went to Red Lodge to go skiing and boy did we pick the right weekend to go! The snow was AMAZING, they even had one of the lifts open for the first time in years. And considering the fact that I hadn't been in a while because of having kids I had a couple hilarious wipe outs, to one of which Trav said. If your gonna do it, you did it right. Both of my skis came off and landed a couple feet ahead of me. haha we had a good laugh but it was fun!

It was absolutely gorgeous up there!





Our hotel was awesome so many things I loved. They even had a big fish pond which I could help but look at and think how much Jayden would have loved it!




We had a great time a funny movie, great dinner, and my best friend to enjoy it all with. However after being away from the girls for 26 hours I was ready to go back and get my Mommy fix!

Travis and I have been married FIVE years! Every one better then the last. I am so lucky to be married to such a great man. He's not only the best Dad ever, but he's my best friend and the love of my life! Happy Anniversary Travis, I sure love you!

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HAPPY VALENTINES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Avery is getting so big way to fast. She has recently starting walking behind something a little even though she isn't doing it a ton in these videos. And she's really not that terrified always, she usually LOVES it! And if i always sound like this when I talk I am truely sorry for whoever has to listen to me!

I almost forgot my MOST EXCITING NEWS Jayden is officially potty trained!! YAY I am sooo excited it only took a couple days. She hasn't had any accidents the last couple days and even wakes up at night to tell me when she has to go. I am so proud of her, what a big girl. Now it's just sad to think how big she really is getting!

Jayden's cool fort! Oh my gosh Avery's face just cracks me up!

Jayden's new favorite thing play dough.

OUR NEWS

On Tuesday morning I looked out the front window to see Travis walking up the stairs carrying a box with a plant in it. Even though I had an idea of what was coming I was desperately hoping that he left work early and decided to buy me a plant. I wanted to rationalize in any way I could what was happening. However it didn't take long to find out that what I was fearing was true. He along with 4 other people had been laid off. The rest of the day was kind of a blur for both us filled with tons of questions and fears.

This last year for Travis and I has been one spent in lots of prayer, over his job , our future, our finances. About six or seven months ago I told Travis that I felt like God was laying on my heart very strongly that we needed to prepare, the question was and still is for what. Is this it or is there more to come? Travis has never been in love with his job and I truly believe that God has something better out there for him. Something he enjoys and can use his gifts in, the problem he is isn't sure what all that entails. So is this God's way of forcing him to jump in or is this simply coincidence. Many times this last year we contemplated the idea of selling our house in hopes to allow Travis the freedom to make a career change. So with all of this happening we decided to take that jump, so as of now we are trying to sell our house with no idea of what our future holds.

I know there are people who may not agree with what we are doing, and even those who think it is foolish. But we look at this as an opportunity. I don't wish for my husband to get a job just to get a job I truly feel on my heart that there is something amazing out there waiting for him. There is a song by Sara Groves "he's always been faithful to me" that I have been really just clinging to and meditating on during this time. It is in my little player thing if you wish to listen to it. But I know that God will provide, I don't know how and I don't know when, but I know that he will!

We appreciate all of the prayers and kindness you have given us, and just ask for your continued prayers for wisdom and patience during this time. God is good and even though our future remains a mystery I know that he has it all planned and in his time will unveil that to us.

So I FINALLY got some Christmas pictures up. We had such a fun Christmas surounded by tons of family. Kids sure make the holidays so much fun! It just wouldn't be the same without them. Travis and I got to have some time to just relax and enjoy our family and especially fun watching Jayden and Averys excitment!

Travis and Dad torturing poor Maddy... haha

jayden got some lipstick for Christmas, oh boy oh boy!On our way to Grandma and Papa far away's house. ;)

Avery, her cousin Caleb, and her Uncle Miles Santa came!

Avery feelin the Christmas spirit.

Travis and Avery with his one true love! I think he loves that dog more then me.

The girls with a lot of there cousins.....I deemed it impossable to get them to all look at the camera together much less smile! ;)

My georgeous girls

I sure love him!

There so good lookin!

Merry Christmas Jayden!!! She was cooking up a storm.

Why buy presents. ;)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRANDMA, WE LOOOOVE YOU!!!!!

So I totally stole this off someone else's blog but thought it was fun, feel free to steal it for yourself!!


1. Were you a good student in High School?
Darci-Are you kidding if it weren't for cheating I would probably still be there....socializing, now that I was good at!
Travis-I was the valedictorian. I was also the only student in myclass though.

2. What kind of car did you drive?
Darci- Nissan sentra... a manual that my Dad made me stop and start a million times while learning how to drive.
Travis-MUSTANG

3. Did you pass your driver's license test on the first try?
Darci-So embarrassing, but no. I actually was so nervous I almost ran over someone, hello they were jay walking, totally not my fault!
Travis-DIDNT EVEN HAVE TO TAKE THE TEST. MY INSTRUCTOR TOLD THEM I WAS SUCH AGOOD DRIVER I DIDNT HAVE TO TAKE A TEST!!

4. Were you a party animal?
Darci-Hardly, I had TONS of fun, but it was all done in innocents
Travis-I WENT TO PARTIES. BUT NO. NOT AN ANIMAL.

5. Were you considered a flirt?
Darci-YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Travis-NO

6. Were you in band or choir?
Darci-Both, lots of hilarious memories on out of town trips!!
Travis-NO

7. Were you a nerd?
Darci-Definitely not the most popular, but I don't THINK nerd.
Travis-NO

8. Were you on any varsity teams?
Darci-Nope deff not the athletic type, just dance team.
Travis-SOCCER

9. Did you ever get suspended/expelled?
Darci-Nope, not that I remember anyway
Travis-NO. BUT I DID HAVE TO SCRAPE SPRAY PAINT OFF OF A CHRISTAIN SCHOOL....YES. I DID THE SPRAY PAINTING.

10. Can you still sing the fight song?
Darci-only parts
Travis-NO

11. Who were your favorite teachers?
Darci-My 3rd grade teacher Mrs. Ohs
Travis-DO MY PARENTS COUNT?

12. Where did you sit for lunch?
Darci-either at McDonald's, DQ, or one of the many rooms we had club meetings in.
Travis-HOME

13. What is your school's full name?
Darci-Dawson County High School
Travis-HOMESCHOOL

14. What is your school's mascot and colors?
Darci-Devils red and black
Travis-KNIGHTS. BLUE AND WHITE.

15. Did you go to Homecoming and if so, with whom?
Darci-Always ,with good ol Carli =]
Travis-YES. NIKKI DIONNE.

16. If you could go back to highschool and do it again, would you?
Darci-um, how bout no
Travis-no.

17. What do you remember most about graduation?
Darci-Not much, to focused on not tripping and having to go pee.
Travis-HAVING FUN

18. Where did you go Senior Skip Day?
Darci-I don't even remember, probably stayed home and watched TV.
Travis-NONE

19. Have you gained some weight since then?
Darci-Having kids kinda requires that.
Travis-NONE

20. Who was your prom date?
Darci-To many to name, I still have all my dresses and re
Travis-NIKKI DIONNE

21. Are you planning on going to your 10-year reunion?
Darci-YES, that is if I can sucker Travis into going. hehe
Travis-NO

23. Did you have a job in high school?
Darci-Call solutions, the hospital, and babysitting. Cha Ching $
Travis-LOTS OF JOBS. MOST MEMERABLE WOULD HAVE BEEN MCDONALDS. (FYI- DONT EATTHE FISH FILLTET. I DONT KNOW WHAT IT IS... BUT ITS NOT FISH)

While we were in Glendive for Thanksgiving my Mom borrowed a bouncer from a lady she worked with and Avery absolutely loved it. John and Lacey happened to have the same one and were so nice to let us borrow theirs so Avery can keep on bouncing. ;)




Jayden checks out email for us frequently, except they usually say the same thing. Such a cuttie.

Jayden and Maggs playing in the toy box.

We had a fun night getting together with some of our closest friends. It's crazy to think we've knows them for almost six years now. Man how time flies by!

THE THIRD JIHAD

We watched a video tonight called "The Third Jihad" who was done by Dr. Zuhdi Jasser, a Muslim American and former physician to the US Congress. This movie is one I would DEFINITELY recommend watching. As an American I find it almost appalling how we are not even made aware of some of the things that so drastically affect us. This movie basically states the beliefs and intentions of the Islam community, which is to take over the world and kill anyone who stands in the way. I personally was blown away by how affected America is by this already. Britain already states that it is "to late" for them, the Islam community is gradually but steadily outnumbering them. The shocker to me was how prevalent it already is in America. Every year there are more and more attempts for huge suicide deaths and we can only praise God for how many of them have been stopped before the fact. Why is this not in the news making us aware of what is going on? Well known and very established colleges are getting billions of dollars to promote the Islam belief. Now more then ever we need to be praying for our country and start taking a stand for what we believe in. These people are very passionate about there wretched and disturbed beliefs and it is time that we as believers in Christ stop worrying about what the people around us are thinking and start spreading the much needed gospel of Christ to anyone who will listen!

I just love watching this little girl play. I wish they didn't grow up it goes by way to fast

Home sweet home. We went back to Glendive for thanksgiving and it was so nice to just get to hang out with family and some of our friends. It was great other then the fact that Jayden once again hurt her arm. That girls poor arm. The best was eating all of Moms yummy food!!


Travis claiming his territory on the couch as always. ;) Avery and her Aunt Paula

Of course the family pictures my Dad and Grandma

Avery and Aunt Carol.

Jayden is so good at sharing toys with Avery I sure like to see that!

Me and my sista!

Grandmas are good at putting babies to sleep.... I tried to get her to put me to sleep but it wasn't happenin. ;)

Pappa bein silly, I love my Daddyo.

Papa came over for a visit to see his little girlfriends. ;)

A fun night with some of the girls I love the most. So much fun...and don't worry Julie I won't mention you melting the bottom of your shoe. ;)

Merry Christmas

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It is so fun to watch Avery eat that little tongue goes crazy! ;)