happy halloween

I was kind of a slacker this year when it came to the hole Halloween celebration.  Getting my girls dressed even seemed like a chore let alone buying costumes! SO without much effort they were cute little bumble bees... We had Adrie with us for the weekend and went to our ward trunk or treat, which was very creative and fun.  Then on Halloween day we headed to Dane's sisters, Sunnie, for some of the fun festivities.... The girls got the hang of it and loved getting all the candy of course, although they didn't understand the concept of waiting till we get home to eat all the candy...

MAUI

Dane and I were so lucky and got to spend some time in Maui!  We loved
every minute of it.  We layed by the beach, pool, went hiking
did a lot of snorkeling,
and of course eating (i really did eat SO much!)
This time being away from the girls was harder for me than before when
i've left them... But we came home loving them more than ever and refreshed
from our nice vacation!
halloween pics soon to come!

Goodbye R-TOWN

It seems as if my life is full of "new beginings". We are finally back in SLC and staying (for now at least) But as you can see R-town was full of cousins and fun... I don't know what i'm gonna do without my sisters around to hang out with!
We had lots of water parties, spent time in St. George, got a lot of baby sitters, and played with cousins endlessly.  But like all summers, it has come to an end. Dane has come home YEAH! so we are busying ourselves with work and moving.  Hopefully we'll have a permanent residence by this saturday!
The girls are almost 21 months! and full of attitude.. I'm at a loss on how to be a good parent! I do not know how my parents raised five good kids, because i am really struggling with these 2!  Hopefully its just a phase...
good news:
Bryce and Kimley a precious baby boy Reynold (Reo)  Who i would trade in my 2 for him anytime!
Cy and Whit are having another girl! (we LOVE girls in the Tidwell side)
Dane and I are going on vacation without the GIRLS!
Our lives are busy as always, but listening to conference and one talk in particular, I realized that just because we're stressed doesn't mean we need to speed up... Slow down and enjoy, which is my goal for the month of.... November... love to all

Goodbye TEXAS

This summer was definitely a hard one for me, but it turned out to be a lot of fun thanks to these 3 fun girls (and their kids of course)

We'll miss you and TEXAS!!

The girls and I are back in UTAH, but just staying in R-TOWN for a while.  Dane is extending, so it'll make for a long couple months until we can get settled back in Salt Lake and figure out our future???

18 MONTHS

The girls have reached the 18 month mark! And they are full time walking! I have no idea how much they weigh and all that jazz, but I do know they are little healthy girls.
I decided since we use anything to get together in the summer we decided to have a pool party with everyone out here.  Lots of fun, cupcakes and sun! What more could you want.

The girls are growing together and individually and I see each of their personalities shining.
Jaci is my little talker.  Dani is my little do-er.
Dani loves to play, she constantly pesters Jaci and the majority of the time they end up in a scream match, but a few times a day I do get to enjoy the giggling of sisters (which there is no sound quiet as enticing to a mom)...  Jaci is still a mommy's girl and Dani is dads best friend....
They are the biggest copy cats around, if one pours out her water, the other does.  If one touches mom with greasy pizza hands the other does, one throws their food on the floor the other mimmicks, etc.  Sometimes it can be quite funny how much they notice what each other does.

I don't know if when I am out in public  a day goes by that I don't get asked how I tell them apart.  The true answer is that they look TOTALLY different to me.  Yes, I do see that they are very identical, but I guess there's no explaining it except that they are different kids.  What I tell people is that Jaci is about a lb. heavier and about 2 weeks ago a little birthmark showed up on Dani's hand and Jaci has one on her leg.  So i guess if I ever get confused I always have that to fall back on.
Happy 18 months Dani and Jaci!!!!

Happy 4th of July

Happy 4th of July! We celebrated ours with a barbecue and baseball game (as you can see the girls didn't last to long at the game) But all in all we still loved the holiday.
Things in Texas are going great.
We're still spending a lot of time and the pool, where the kids play and the wives talk.
The girls LOVE their daddy and wish he were around all the time.
They are FINALLY walking more and more each day. I know you might think I'm crazy, but I am SICK of carrying around 2 KIDS! I can't wait until they walk....
HOpe everyone is as happy as we are

Still KICKin

Yes we are still alive!  after the rollercoaster ride of this month....  Things have been crazy to put it mild...  WE have spent a lot of time traveling ( nearly 3,000 miles of driving in 4 weeks agh!) . WE started out the summer in Montana, then spent a while in Utah and now we are living in TEXAS. . . the summer of sales... But we are settled and happy.
Luckily we have a pool so we spend a lot of time there, and doing whatever else you do with 1 year olds to keep them happy.
The girls are 17 months and still not walking! But soon enough, they finally like to hold my hands while I walk.  They love sitting up high, on beds, chairs, couches etc.  As you can see in 1 picture they fight all the time.  Dani really doesn't like when jaci has something that she wants.  But despite the fighting no one can make them laugh as hard as eachother.  My favorite times are when I'm in another room and just sit and listen to them giggling.  They play peek-a-boo, poke each other in the eyes, mouths, tackle eachother and just laugh...
Here are a few pictures of our latest and greatest.. enjoy