The Lovells

New Family Pictures

2011-05-26T21:10:00.000-07:00

We had new family photos taken

while we were up in Salt Lake.

They were to celebrate Maksim's

turning ONE year old!

I love how all of

them turned out, I feel like they

express all the kids personalities

Enjoy!

Maks' Turns One!

2011-04-20T21:39:00.000-07:00

How time flies! I can't believe

my baby boy is ONE years old.

He is such a blessing to have

in our home. He loves all the

attention that he got from his

big sisters. They sang "happy

birthday, three times!! He got

a sticker at the grocery store

and a donut from the

cute bakery lady...

Maks isn't walking yet, but his

mom is soo glad. He has a scoot

and he can can get around very fast.

We are celebrating his bday

this weekend, so more pictures

to follow....

Maks one years old...4/20/11

Back to Reality..

2011-01-06T21:35:00.000-08:00

The girls were very excited to get

back to school. It was a rough

morning getting out the door.

Our winter break we had

lots of lazy morning's, watching

movies and eating all sorts

of junk food. It's nice to

be back in a routine and the girls

can't wait for" show n share" n Friday.

Christmas morning...

2011-01-06T21:23:00.000-08:00

Three excited kiddos

waiting to go and see

what Santa had brought

them. Morgan woke up at six

and patiently waited

for his sisters wake up!

Nobody got coal, so

everyone must have been

good this year. It was a fun

morning watching all of them

open their treasures. Maks slept thru

his first Christmas morning, but

he made up for it once he

woke up. He wasn't sure what

to think. He liked the paper...

Madison is just like me, she like to get

all her stuff together and count it and have

me take a picture

This is one of Madi's big wants for this year.

The Lalloopsy dolls. They were hard to find. I

managed to find the twins.

Christmas 2010

We went to the North Pole...

2011-01-06T20:49:00.000-08:00

The Lovell family went to

the North Pole. We went to Greer, its

about a 4 hour drive from where we live.

We had dinner and then we loaded

onto a trolley and traveled to

the North Pole. The Elves let us

into Santa's workshop. The kids

got to see where they live,

make toys and see

where Rudolph the reindeer

sleeps....

We sang Christmas songs

had hot coco and sugar cookies.

It was so fun to see the magic light

up in all the kids eyes.

It was a wonderful opportunity

and we were so lucky to

do such a fun thing as

a family! Morgan was here

for 2 1/2 weeks for

his winter break. We had

a fabulous visit with him.

After we left Santa's

workshop we went and stayed

in a cabin. We got in our pj's

and watch "How the Grinch

stole Christmas". It's a memory

that I will always remember(long

drive and all). It was really cold

and had a little bit of snow. It made it

feel more like Christmas.

Here are some of the

highlights...

Out front of our cabin

riding the trolley

Inside the Santa's workshop

helping the elves make toys

Santa's desk

writing their wish list

Maks sitting in Santa's seat

picture with Santa

Inside our cabin

Breakfast with Santa, the

next morning

Maksim, 8 months

2011-01-06T20:38:00.000-08:00

Maksim is the sweetest baby

on the planet. He is easy going, loves

to be entertained by his

sisters. He laughs even when

they aren't that funny!

He is starting to crawl and

watch out he is driving

a little early too!

Madison turns 4!!

2011-01-06T20:10:00.000-08:00

We can't believe Madison is four years old.

She is so grown up and mature.

She loves to take charge, we

joke that she will be a

school teacher one day!

Madison loves her sister and

brothers so much, she is the happiest

when her family is all together. Madi

has such a big heart, she loves to give

loves and kisses to everyone she knows.

Her sweet spirit shines through her

smile and her giggle.

Madison is quite the fashionista,

She loves to wear

dresses and skirts. She will

compromise with her mom

and wear pants every once in awhile,

I may have

created a little monster. haha!!

We love you and

happy 4 th bday!

McKinzi turns 3...

2011-01-05T20:46:00.000-08:00

We can't believe our "Kinzi Bear"

has turned three years old. She is such

a sassy girl with a personality

all to her own. She loves being

with her sister and is a great big

sister to Maks. She is a daddy's girl, but

loves one on one time with her mom. She

loves to have no clothes on and her

choice of underwear is Thomas the train.

I still laugh when I see her in her "boy"

underwear, but that is what she picked

out when she was being potty

trained. I didn't care as long

as she was going on the potty.

She is messy, but has coordination.

She wears skirts cause that's

what her sister likes, but is

more comfortable in pants. She

doesn't like "dress up" clothes cause

they are itchy. She can

be grumpy if she gets woke up wrong

side of the bed. Loves to sing songs when

she is happy. McKinzi has a smile that is

infectious and melts your heart.

We love you and Happy 3rd bday!

best hair ever!

Kinzi wearing the bday crown at school

Sisters...

2011-01-05T20:35:00.000-08:00

These two are like glue. They are

best of friends, but opposite in

so many ways. Which is a good thing!

That's why they get along so well.

They are Irish twins born just

five days shy of a year.

As their mother, I can't

believe they are mine. They are

truly gifts from God. I can't believe

they turned 3 & 4 years old.

The time really has flown by.

Its been very hectic at times, but

I wouldn't change it for the world. I see

the bond between these two and it

makes me wish I had a sister.

princess crowns from their big brother Morgan!

waiting in line to see Santa

Santa came to visit at school

School Pageant

2011-01-05T20:28:00.000-08:00

The girls class dressed like Shepard's and

put on a performance for the

parents. It was pretty funny. Madison yelled

at the top of her lungs. McKinzi acted

like it was her full-time job being dressed

like a Shepard. Too funny!

School 2010

Christmas Jammies!

2011-01-05T20:21:00.000-08:00

We started a new tradition this year.

I gave the kiddos their Christmas Pj's

on Thanksgiving night. Its fun to have them

wear then all month long. They love having

them on while they sing all their Xmas songs

they learned at school for their pageant.

Holiday Party 2010

2011-01-05T20:16:00.000-08:00

We have a Holiday dinner party

with friends every Christmas.

We have a great time catching up

with friends, some we only see a few

times a year. Plus, its fun to get

dressed up and have a date night!

The girls

My Amazing Brother...

2011-01-05T19:53:00.000-08:00

Ten days after Thanksgiving

things changed for my family.

My brother, Ryan was hanging

Christmas lights on his house. He fell

15 feet from the ladder and broke

both his elbows and his leg. He was

flown to Salt Lake. He had 8

hours of surgery on his elbows.

I flew in the next day to be

with my family and Brittany.

Even though his injuries are

terrible, he is so lucky to be

alive and not paralyzed.

Ryan is doing well, he

is home now, but

its a day by day progress.

I have had some time to reflect

on his accident and it has made me realize

how precious life is. Things can change

in a heart beat. I'm so lucky to have such

an amazing brother, friend and

Uncle to my kids. This is

a picture we got of all of

them at Thanksgiving. I'm so

proud of him and his progress so far.

He has a great attitude and will for life.

He has a long road ahead of him, but

everyone is already amazed at how

much he is doing on his own.

We love you and can't wait

to come visit soon...

November 2010

Thanksgiving 2010

2011-01-05T19:36:00.000-08:00

We were lucky to have

my parents, brother

and sister-in-law come visit

for Thanksgiving. My kids were

so excited to have them visit.

Brittany was the head chef and I was

her assistant, I did whatever

she told me to do. I couldn't ever do a

Thanksgiving without her!

We ate way to much, the girls

went shopping and the boys

watch football. My kids

got spoiled.

The table, minus Virginia

Even Maks ate everything!

The boys were on clean up duty!

Thanksgiving Feast

2011-01-05T19:30:00.000-08:00

The girls pre-school class fixed a

feast for all the parents. We had to

come and eat with the class.

They sang a few songs

and we ate what they all

prepared, it actually

was pretty good food.

i think they were more

excited that me and

Maks were there!

McKinzi gets staples...

2011-01-05T19:15:00.000-08:00

Soo McKinzi was our first

to get staples/stitches. She was going to the

neighbor's house for a play date. She tripped and fell

into the stucco wall. I didn't know what to do

other than take her to the ER. Two hours later

we had 2 staples put into her head. I was just so glad

they didn't have to shave her head!

No hairdresser, wants a bald spot

They put some numbing gel and gave her an

otterpop and she was good to go!

Pinkalicious...

2011-01-04T21:52:00.000-08:00

We had the opportunity to go

to the play "Pinkalicious".

It's a book based on a girl

who eats to many "pink" cupcakes

and turns pink and then red.

The girls got the book when

they were little and has been a

favorite as long as I can remember.

Thanks Marcie and Caroline for

such a fun gift!

We went to dinner first and then went to the

play. Of course, with their best friend

Sophia. It was such a fun mother

daughter date. Thanks Madi & Kinzi...

Halloween continued...

2011-01-04T21:37:00.001-08:00

We had a great Halloween.

Good friends, food & fun.

The weather was perfect!

The girls class party

with all their friends...

This is why we love living in AZ....Not

a scorpion we saw while trick or treating!

We actually got a good pic of all of us.

The kids and their "super hero friends"

Amber, Bruno &the monkey

Maks the monkey

6 months old

Halloween 2010

2011-01-04T20:35:00.000-08:00

Halloween 2010 was so fun!

Madi was a 50's girl

McKinzi was a flapper girl

Maksim was the cutest monkey

Here are the highlights!

We went to the pumkin patch

while Morgan was in town. We always have

a good time with the Hill Family.

Maks' 8 month pictures

2011-01-04T19:43:00.000-08:00

We finally had some time during the Christmas

break, to get the kids pictures taken.

I'm only 2 months behind on Maks

"6" month pics. Better late than never!

I think we caught some of his classic

expressions. He smiles with his whole body!

Time is flying and I can't believe he is sitting

up and soon he will be crawling. He is such

a good baby. His siblings adore him. We feel

so lucky to have him in our family!

Trip to Utah

2010-10-18T21:57:00.001-07:00

We started our trek to SLC. We spent the weekend in St. George. We went to the farm. They had theses cute tire horses the girls had so much fun!

Maks and his new friend Lex. They are exactly a month apart. They loved the swings…

On our way to the corn maze with their new friend Jett…

Uncle Ryan & Maks

Sunday morning

Maks and his cousin Eli. They are a week apart…

Madison loves to hold babies. McKinzi and her Dora sunglasses

Madison almost 4 years

Fall colors

Grandpa and his favorite girls….

Madison flying away with balloons

Family pictures. cousin Madalyn

McKinzi almost 3 years

Catching Up!

2010-10-18T21:29:00.001-07:00

Madison and her friend Sophia.

First day of Pre school.

She loves going to school , she didn’t even think twice about being away from me and her sister and brother.

Classic McKinzi face! She was tuning me out…

Jens and I celebrated our 5th wedding anniversary. We went to dinner and a movie…no kids!

3 kiddos/summer 2010

The girls are taking dance. They love wearing their ballets outfits.

Maks 4months

Waiting to go swimming The girls took swimming lessons. They both can swim the length of our pool. I’m so proud of our little fishes!!…

3 future brides! Start saving now Jens and Matt! Haha

Madi & Soph they love dressing alike.

Pre- school field trip to fire station.

future fire chiefs!

Random Pictures.....

2010-09-05T20:55:00.000-07:00

Maks Birth Pictures!

2010-06-25T23:05:00.001-07:00

Pictures from Christmas Time!

2010-06-25T22:11:00.001-07:00

The Newest Addition!!!

2010-04-22T21:28:00.000-07:00

We are so happy to announce

the arrival of

Maksim Jens Lovell

born April 20th at 10:16a.m.

He weighed 6pds 15ounces

and was 19 inches long.

He has a head of dark hair and olive skin.

The girls are so happy to have their

little brother here!

Here are so recent pictures...

After we got home, they were

so excited to hold him!

going home from hospital

right after he was born

The night before

Jens and I

the LAST pregnant pic of me!!

Madison Starts Dance

2010-01-12T18:58:00.001-08:00

Madison started dance with her best friend Sophia.

It's a combo class. Tap, ballet & tumbling.
So funny to see 3 years old trying to be graceful.

Her teacher is Miss Sloane. They have a year end show

in May. Stay tuned for more highlights...

Santa Comes to Town...

2010-01-12T18:37:00.000-08:00

The Lovell Family had a great

Christmas this year. We were

lucky enough to have Morgan with

us this year. He has two very big fans,

his little sister. They follow him everywhere

when he is visiting. We went to some friends house

for Christmas Eve dinner and then came home

and read Fancy Nancy Christmas before putting

out cookies and milk for Santa. Everyone slept til

almost eight o' clock. I couldn't believe it...

The big items this year were itouch, bikes,

princess tent and a play house for the back yard.

Here's some highlights..

Hope every one's Christmas was as magical as ours!!

the clan
waiting for Santa's surprises

first glance

girls bikes

princess tent filled w/300 balls

Morgan's stuff

Madi's stuff

KKKinzi's stuff

McKinzi and Dalton

Jens and Morgan before

the Suns game. That was one of

Morgan's gifts was tickets to a game.

Madison Turns Three!!

2010-01-10T21:19:00.001-08:00

Madison turns three years old!!

My sweet, sassy girl is getting so big.

The girls party was celebrated on

McKinzi actual bday, so we went to see

The Princess and the Frog, on Madi"s Birthday.

We went to Cheese Cake Factory that night

for dinner. She was so excited that

they brought her vey own ice cream

sundae with a candle. They sang

Happy Birthday. She had to wear her

princess crown to dinner.
Madison is such a great big sister

and we are so proud of her...

Madi modeling her new butterfly wings

her princess crown

Madi & Kinzi

Cheese Cake Factory

Madi & Sophia decorating cookies

Polar Express!!!

2010-01-10T21:06:00.001-08:00

We had our 1st trip on the

Polar Express. We heard how much fun

it was from so many people, so we made

it happen this year. My parents went with

us and our friends the "Hills".

It was up north, so it was really cold

and had just snowed a lot. The girls

had so much fun wearing their pj's

and seeing the man in the

big red suit!!

Looking out the window

at the "North Pole"

the bells that Santa gave them

Santa

The Girls Birthday Party!

2010-01-10T20:49:00.000-08:00

We had a great party for the the girls

at "Color Me Mine". All the kids got to paint

their own plate. They were all so creative and so

messy. Kinzi was covered in washable paint...

We were lucky enough to have all their closest friends

there to help us celebrate. We even had

Grandpa & Grandma!!

The only pic of all of us!
3 musketeers!
Madi, Sophia, McKinziFancy Nancy tutu's

Perfect Cupcakes

Madison and her bday cupcake

So typical, Madison is sooo happy

McKinzi is soooo grumpy

The boys!!

Dylan, Dalton & Hudson

McKinzi Turns Two!!!

2010-01-10T20:09:00.000-08:00

McKinzi turns two years old.

Where does the time go??

It seems just like yesterday

I was bringing home an infant

with a baby already at home.

Although, she was such a surprise.

She was the best OOPS in my life!

Kinzi has so much personality

and zest for life. Her pumpkin smile

can make your heart melt

and her grumpy frown face

will have you dying laughing.

She is so creative with

her emotions. McKinzi

and her sister Madison are best of

friends and are so lucky to have each other.

We love you...

Kinzi and her "2" cupcake

eating jello requires a helmet

grumpy, frown face

Catching Up!!

2010-01-09T20:13:00.000-08:00

Our month of December is so crazy!

2 birthday's, 1 party,

Grandpa & Grandma comes to visit,

Santa comes and a trip to St. George!

Its a Boy!!!... Yeah!!!

2009-12-02T18:08:00.001-08:00

Thanksgiving

2009-12-02T14:23:00.001-08:00

We hosted Thanksgiving

at our new house. We had

friends that are like us and

have no family here in town.

I was nervous about it, but

then Mark volunteered to

bring the turkey, so that

took off all the pressure!

All I had to do was have a

great table..

My table

The only pic we

could get of all of us..not bad
the girls

The kids table!

Santa's helpers left the

girls a surprise.

Christmas jammies

The Phoenix Zoo

2009-12-02T14:07:00.001-08:00

We hadn't visited the zoo

here in PHX, so we took

an afternoon and saw

all our favorite animals.

biggest turtle...ever!
Madison got to feed
the giraffes. McKinzi just
stood back and watched.
Standing in line to
feed the giraffes

spider monkeys

baboon's

Daddy's day off!!

2009-12-02T13:40:00.000-08:00

We were lucky enough to have

Jens home for Veteran's Day.

We took the girls to lunch at Oregano's

and to the train park.

Waiting to eat lunch
The merrie-go -round

Madison liked the pink

horse the best.

Christmas Card Giveaway!

2009-11-11T06:52:00.000-08:00

Have a chance to win free

Christmas Cards. Go to my friend

Jill's blog to enter.

http://the-mortensen-family.blogspot.com/

Halloween '09

2009-11-10T21:44:00.000-08:00

We had such a great time with

the girls this year for Halloween.

They got the "trick or treat"

down pretty good and came

home with a full bags of candy

and big smiles!!

Ladybug & Flapper Girl
"Trunk or Treat"

Princess Sophia

Who knows

mummy/ladybug

pajama day at school

Pumpkin Patch

2009-11-10T21:37:00.000-08:00

We are lucky enough to have Morgan

visit us every October. We kick off the

Halloween festivities with the

Pumpkin Patch.

the girls looking at the baby chicks

It's official... we have a pool!

2009-11-10T21:30:00.000-08:00

Living here for almost 4 years now.

I didn't believe people when they

said "you have to have a pool"

They were right, after 3 long

summer's with no pool.

You can see how excited

the girls were to fill it up!

Morgan turns Eleven

2009-11-10T21:20:00.000-08:00

We went to Utah for a family

wedding. We were able to celebrate

with Morgan for his 11th b-day.

We went to Park City to ride the Alpine

Slide. The girls had so much fun and

we loved being in the mountains

for cooler the weather.

Morgan flying so high...

airplane ride

alpine slide

Big changes

2009-11-10T21:11:00.000-08:00

Madison went from a crib to big girl bed.

She loves her new room and bed.

She stays in for the most part, I know

I miss the containment factor, she now is an early

riser and her mom isn't. I went

in one night and she had lined up

all of her animals from

tallest to smallest.. Can we

say OCD?

Madison's old room with crib.

I miss her stripes. I still remember

the look on Jens' face when I told

him my idea!

Madison starts pre-school

2009-11-10T21:01:00.000-08:00

Sophia & Madison
she was so excited and nervous
but I didn't cry.

Kinzi was so excited, she thought

she was going to school too!

butterfly backpack

picture day!

good thing i took this pic

cause the one i had to choose

from was pretty funny.

2009-11-09T20:50:00.000-08:00

Kinzi loves talking on the phone

We try so hard to get pictures of
all of us, but we don't always have Morgan

but we sure try..

the girls found a family of snails. Each

one represents each member of our family

Madison loves the pony rides at Gardner Village

her new home

Grandpa & Grandma

Ryan, Aunt Mickey & Elvis

Daddy's girls

McKinzi's pouty face

water balloons

Kinzi/Statue of Liberty

our munchkins

Easter Bunny!

2009-05-27T23:28:00.000-07:00

The Easter Bunny found our

house this year! We went to

brunch with some friends.

The kids loved it because it's

outside, by a lake, so

they can run around.

Greek Festival

2009-05-27T23:19:00.001-07:00

My brother, Ryan

had a great idea a few

weekends ago. The Greek Festival

was in town, so we took the girls.

They had such a great time, they

thought it was their b-day party.

We used to go every year growing up, so

it is fun to carry on those

traditions with my little family.

Water Fountains!

2009-05-27T23:10:00.000-07:00

Who knew water

fountains could bring so

much joy! The kids had so

much fun..especially

McKinzi

Cow Girls!!!

2009-05-27T23:05:00.000-07:00

These boots were

made for walking..the malls!

Every morning the girls

put on their hats, purse

and stroller. They tell me they

are going to the mall. I say

"can I come to"

Mother's Day

2009-05-27T22:55:00.000-07:00

These two girls

are the reason I'm a mother.

They are my best friends.

There is never a dull moment

with the two of them.

I'm so blessed to have them

in my life, though there

are challenges the

reward is so much more.

Thanks, Madison & McKinzi!!

TuTu's!!!

2009-05-27T22:25:00.001-07:00

Grandma Ginny has come to

town and she had surprises

for the girls, TuTu's.

They were both so excited.

Madison wanted to wear

her's to bed. Here are

a few of the pics

Cabo Wabo!!

2009-05-27T21:38:00.000-07:00

We were lucky enough to go

to Cabo San Lucas! There was

11 of us total. We didn't know

everyone before we left, but

our good friends Ty & Natalie

went with us. We had a great

time, we did to many activites

and not enough relaxing...

We needed a vacation from

our vacation. Thanks to our

friend Deb!..lol

I finally got to go

deep sea fishing and I caught

one little fish. The four wheelers

were the best and the senery

was amazing. Thanks

to G&G for watching

the girls, I don't think they

even missed us. Here are some

of the pics from our trip...

We're Back!!!

2009-05-27T21:27:00.000-07:00

So, it has been so long since I

have posted pictures. I don't

know why I got out of the groove of

posting, but I'm going to be

better about. I promise..haha

Weekend Fun!!

2009-01-25T14:07:00.000-08:00

We spent the weekend

with our friends Matt & Erin.

They just finished building

a cabin in Prescott. We had a

great time with the girls, they

enjoyed being outside. There was

a little snow left, so it was fun to

ride around in the 6 by 6

and explore the mountains.

The view from the cabin
McKinzi
(in Matt's hat)

Jens & Kinzi

Madi & Sophia playing

on the couch

McKinzi watching out the window

Matt & Kinzi all bundled up

Madison playing with

the dogs

Sophia, climbing in the snow

Madison, in my hat.

She looks cuter in it

than I do

Definitely..... All Girl

2009-01-25T13:58:00.000-08:00

Madison is obsessed with

fake jewelry. We went to

our friends house for

a football game. She came

out to model for everyone

Pump it Up!!

2009-01-25T13:50:00.000-08:00

We were lucky enough to

help celebrate Dylan's 4th

birthday at Pump it Up

All the kids @ the b-day party!
Jens in the "king's chair"
Madi on the "king's chair"

McKinzi sneaking out

from the party

Santa Claus visits our House!!!

2008-12-25T18:57:00.000-08:00

We have a crazy few weeks with the girls

birthday's and getting ready for

Christmas. It's all come and gone

and we had a wonderful day with the

two little ones. Here are some of the

highlights of our first x-mas not

giving birth and having a new born.

HAHA

Now,Morgan is here to visit

us for ten days, so I'm sure we

will have lots more fun pics of

his stay. He is after all, their

favorite big brother!!!

The big hit of Christmas morning!!!

"the Barbie car"

Santa visits the Lovells

Madsion looking at all her toys

The new red kitchen!!

It was a hit with both of them

total concentration

Her new "baby"

Madison with her baby in the carrier,

talking on her cell phone, driving... Scary

McKinzi eating a fake ice cream

Madison playing with her new kitchen

The best picture we could get of all

of us for x-mas

McKinzi licking her lips

Ty & his "Kinzi time"

The Kids

The Hill Family

on X-mas eve

Madison and her Dora "hat

that she won't take off.

I have to hide it from her!!

Kinzi is a bigger fan of her sister's

bike than her own.

Madison trying not to

touch the x-mas tree!!

Madison decorating cookies

with her friends

Madison decorating her cookie

Sophia & her cookieThis was Madi's end result with her cookie

So, this Madison's

pout face.(how am i supposed

to take this serious)

The girls & their friends!

Nolan & Hudson

Madison turns 2!!!

2008-12-22T20:47:00.000-08:00

We went to build a bear to celebrate

Madison's birthday. Are friends Erin and

Sophia came to help us celebrate

The girls have so much fun together!

The girls and their "mooses"

Madi & Sparkles

Putting the heart in her "moose"

Madison showing off the back of her

new haircut. I can't get her to smile.

Me & the b-day girl

Erin & Sophia

The girls almost running out

the fire escape door.

They are always up to no good!!

Madison & her party hat

Madison and the new sit & spin.

Huge hit at our house

Madison helping her dad

put up x-mas lights

Santa Claus at the Mall!!

2008-12-22T20:27:00.000-08:00

We had a great idea to visit Santa at the Mall.

2 hours later standing in line. Getting

all the way to the front of the line, and

they told us he was going on break for

a half hour. Which seemed like forever.

We got back in line and this is

what we got from the girls.

I think the whole mall stopped

because it was so loud.

Maybe, next year!!

Dylan & Dalton on Santa's lap

Pics in front of the x-mas tree

McKinzi and her Sephora sack.

(starting her young)

Madison will not hold still to take her picture

Celebrating McKinzi's 1st b-day

After seeing Santa. They

were both so glad to be in the stroller.

Out to lunch, while Grandma was in town

Life with 2 one year olds!!

2008-12-22T19:41:00.000-08:00

Ok, so only for five days, but how many

people can say they have two, one year olds!!

We celebrated the girls b-days together.

Here are some of the highlights!

Cake & candles

Jens, I the girls

out front of Gymboree play & music

Dalton

Madison under the parachute

Madison couldn't wait for me

to cut the cake.

McKinzi and her 1st ice cream cake

Kinzi and her daddy

Madison tipping back the tea cup!!

The girls got new trikes

Madison and her Dora helmet. She had to eat,

sleep in her new "hat"

McKinzi and her new horse!!

Madison and all her gear.

Her ladybug lunch sack

around her neck.

I can't keep up!!!

2008-12-04T21:52:00.000-08:00

So it has been a busy November.

We were lucky enough to go to

St. George for Thanksgiving.

Madison got her cast off, after along

3 weeks of sponge baths. We were all

excited to have it removed! I made sure I

got lots of pictures of her cast.

Madi and her new car seat.

Ready for our road trip!

One her Favorite people!!
Uncle Ryan
Jens and Brittany
Thanks to Aunt Brittany we had
the best Turkey Day!!
McKinzi couldn't wait!
She loves to eat.

Madison was excited about the

big day too!

Madison 23 months!

McKinzi 11 months

We spent one night in Las Vegas.

We took the girls to the Bellagio

to see the fountains and all the decorations.

This tree really talked , they do such

an amazing job.

Watching the fountains

Madison being silly!

Jens & I

Kinzi Bear!

So I couldn't find McKinzi

I found her in the shower, she loves it

Then I found her in the toilet.

It so funny because Madison was

never into stuff like she is.

Then onto the tub, filling it with water

Madison without her cast!

She was such a trooper.

The sound of the cast cutter scared her.

"I told her she could have a cookie

for being so good, she chose a nana"

Waiting in the doctor's office

Leaving the doctor's office.

I was nervous about her walking on it,

but it didn't seem to bother her a bit

The girls playing in the hall.

Having a "pillow fight"

Her cast really did not slow her down a bit!

Daddy's girl

We watched our friends boys, so they

could got to Vegas. That meant we had four kids

under the age of 31/2. We had fun. The girls

had fun having the friends "sleep over"

They all played really well together.

All wanting to ride the horse,

at the same time

summer salts

Movie night with popcorn!!

Jens getting Dylan to bed.

I think it ended up being the other

way around. I went into where he was sleeping

and we was watching t.v. and Jens was asleep.

Go figure!

Catching up!!!

2008-11-08T19:17:00.001-08:00

We have had a hectic couple of weeks.

We spent two weeks in Utah. It was nice
to see family, friends & all the

fall colors! As you all may have heard,

Madison broke her foot while we were visiting.

It has not slowed her down a bit, she is a trooper.

Halloween was interesting!! Madison was a

ladybug, and McKinzi was a fairy.

Enjoy!!

The girls getting ready for Halloween!!

The Fairy

The Lady bug!!

(with a bumm foot)

She was trying so hard to

keep up with the big kids!!

Madi finally ended up on her

dad's shoulders, her foot

just got way to tired!

McKinzi & Aunt Susan

Playing with a net

She got caught!!

Playing so hard with her cousin Mason

Morgan riding his wave board

Morgan as the "Joker"

We went to his karate class

Madison in recovery at G-ma's house

She was this happy the whole time,

even before we found out it was

really a broken foot

Madison wrapped up in her new

favorite blanket that they gave

her at the hospital

The fall leaves

Grandpa raked a big pile

of leaves for Madison

to play in, she thought that was

wonderful!!

Madison being so brave, right after they

put the cast on. She was more mad that

I was taking a picture!!

They told us that she may

not want to walk on it for a while
Her running on it, ten minutes after

it being put on!

McKinzi riding the train at the zoo!

Grandpa & Madison

The giraffes!

The elephants, were a hit!!

Madison and her "shades"

The "witches"

and Caroline

We went to Gardner Village with the "cousins"

The petting zoo

Madison first "pony ride"

She was so happy!!

Pre Halloween & Dora

carving pumkins!!

All of Jens' hard work paid off!!

Dalton and his new pumkin

The lady bug train

Yes, so how I fit my long legs and body

in this can, so Madi could go for a ride.

I thought they were going to have to

cut me out!

But look how much fun she had!!

Madison & mom!!

Morgan went for a ride too!!

We went to the Pumkin Patch

This is classic!!!

The Hill Family

The girls and thei first"chick encounter"

Natalie saying hello to the Turkey

The Lovell's

it's always great when Morgan is

in town, we always do fun stuff!!

Our 3 favorite "M's"

Big brother, Kinzi

McKinzi thinks she is so funny!

Priceless!!!

Park Days!!

2008-10-14T20:53:00.001-07:00

We finally have had some

cooler weather here in AZ!

The girls and I have been

to the park almost everyday,

enjoying swings, slides

and their good friends!

Madison loves the swings

"The girls"

Madi & Sophia really liked another

boys wagon and sorta took it over.

"What's mine is ours!"

McKinzi & Tyson

they are two weeks apart

Peek-a-boo!!

She can be so serious sometimes

I can't believe how tall, Madison is getting

she likes to snack while at the park!

McKinzi wants to be where

ever the big kids are.

She even crawled up the stairs

Wait for me!!

classic pumpkin face!!

Kinzi loves to stand up to the

oven, so she can see her reflection

I am not one for Halloween,

so pajamas is with skeleton bones

is as Halloweeney as I get!!

Madison got invited to

her 1st "play date"

Her modeling some of her

new "fall" clothes

Does life get any better than

a "biter biscuit"

Even Madison thought she was funny!

"Tagged by my friend Rebecca"

2008-10-08T20:46:00.000-07:00

Three names I go by-
Lisa Jo
LJ
Mom, mom, mom!!

Three restaurants I love-
Houston's
Cafe Rio
Lone Star

Three trips to plan in the next year-
Fun trip anywhere without kids!!
Key West
Utah

Three things I want badly-
A boob job!!
a personal trainer
well behaved kids

Three pets I have had-
Suzie (dog)
"Mo" (dog)
Rowdy (dog)

Three things I did yesterday-
Went to the gym
Took the girls to McDonald's play land with my friend Erin
Went on a long walk with Jens

Three fears I have-
Car accidents
Losing loved ones
Raising kids in this economy

Three things I plan(ned) on doing today-
Getting Madison's Halloween costume
booking plane tickets, online
Cleaning my house

Three things I plan on doing tomorrow-
Running errands, like a crazy woman
Taking Madison to a "playdate"
Having my friend Kim, update my blog page background!!

Three favorite holidays-
Christmas
Easter
Fourth of July

Three favorite beverages-
Dr. Pepper
Water
Milk

Three things I can't live without-
My Family & Friends
Blow dryer & round brush
My computer

Three people I tag-
Kim Camberlango
Erin Richards
Tara Jewkes

What we have been up to lately!!

2008-10-01T11:11:00.000-07:00

So my girls haven't exactly camera friendly

lately, so that's why its been awhile since I

have posted anything new!!

Here are a few things we have been up to lately!

Two caged animals!!

It's still pretty hot here, so going to the park

really isn't an option.
Madison running to her Uncle Ryan.

They drove thru Las Vegas & picked up

McKinzi's crib (they didn't have one in stock here)

They kinda looked like the Beverly Hill Billies

with it tied to the top of the car.

Madison was so excited that there was a

"hat" to fit everyone.

The great debate!!

Happy face!

Madi and her new "princess" shoes.
I was doing laundry, she came
and was lecturing me about something
I did wrong. I couldn't keep a straight face.

New "Hello Kitty" tent
I think I was more excited about it
then the girls were. It took me back to my childhood.
I was obsessed with Hello Kitty!

Madison trying to guard the door.
Sometimes she struggles with sharing!!

Finally, she had all to herself
"Go Kinzi"

The girls were so thrilled
to have a new visitor "Aunt Britt"

Kinzi teasing Madi while she eats!
she has to get her back some time. haha

My friend Natalie & I took the kids to
"Fun Times for Kids"
it's this cool place that has every toy you could
ever imagine. The kids had such a great time.
Dylan, came running around the corner
and was dressed up in Snow White!!
we laughed so hard

It fit him perfect!!
(Ty, his dad, this ones for you )

Madison looks like she is waiting at
the bus stop

I couldn't find her for a minute.
Then we looked over and she was in the chair
talking on the phone. 1 going on 13!!

" Bubbles" she is obsessed

This was her new time out spot!!

Kinzi put her there!!

Professional Pictures!!

2008-09-10T17:12:00.000-07:00

Picture Day!!

So I am a few months late

getting the girls pictures taken.

(For their 6 & 18 month)

I thought everyone would get

a kick out of some of these.

Madison was not really cooperative

that day, but McKinzi was all smiles!!

My Girls!!

2008-09-10T16:07:00.000-07:00

They love to give each other hugs

Madison loves to show her tricks

off the end of the couch

McKinzi is the happiest

when she is standing

Madison loves to help

me load the dishwasher,

especially the silverware

Little does she know that will

be a job for her real soon!!

Sunday stroll

This isn't the best pic of her, but it

reminds me of me

when I was her age

McKinzi waiting for me to get ready

in the bathroom

Madison loves to put her dads shoes

on every night when he

comes home from work

Madison showing off all her new teeth!!

Madison loves to put Kinzi in

the car. She likes it to until

she tips her backwards

She was so scared!!

just wait til she can

do that to Madison

It rained here, so we got

to pull out our "hoodies" haha

"say Cheese"

Her favorite place

Madison & her good friend Sophia.

She came to play at our house

They are so cute!!

They sat still for 2 seconds to

let me get some pictures

Madison & Sophia on the couch

watching Wonder pets!!

Weekend in Sedona!!

2008-08-24T20:43:00.000-07:00

Jens & I celebrated our third wedding

anniversary on August 13th!!

Who knew that such a short amount of

time we would have relocated to AZ

and have two darling daughters!!

We didn't get to celebrate on the actual

date because everyone one was sick.

It worked out for the best cause then

my mom came into town and stayed

with the girls so we could go

to Sedona for the weekend!

KID FREE!!

View from the pool!

It was so nice cause it was

cooler weather and so green !!

We walked around all the shops, we

found a cowboy store. I made him model

a true 10 gallon hat!

Lounging by the pool, with no kids.

We didn't know how to act!

baby lizards, everywhere

The "mother"of hands!

We went for a walk along the river.

I never get to be in the pics, so

we posed together & hoped

that we both were in it!

Chillin in the chairs, listening to all the beatles

We went to slide rock, to find out that it

was closed! It's this cool place that you can go

swimming and the water pushes you down like

a big giant water slide.

SO DISGUSTING!!!

It was still fun, we hiked all around.

We will have to go back with the kids

and let them slide down when

they are a little older!

Madison had fun with her G-ma, but

was soo excited to have her

daddy back!!!

Good Food, Good Friends, & Great Times!!

2008-08-24T18:50:00.001-07:00

We went to Sapporo for Happy Hour!

ate sushi, kobe burgers, ham fried rice, etc...

Jens & me

Ty & Natalie

Ryan & Brittany

me & Britt

The girls!!

The boys!!

My brother didn't know

that you aren't supposed to

eat the outside shell of the appetizer!

What we have been up to lately!!

2008-08-21T08:37:00.001-07:00

It's been a rough week!!

We have all been really sick

around the Lovell home.

McKinzi had pink eye. Jens had a reaction to

a medication. Madi had a cold & I got bronchitis.

We are all feeling much better.

We had a surprise visit from my family.

My brother , sister-in -law and my mom!!

It was short and sweet, but fun.

Uncle Ryan, finally got to our house!!

McKinzi smiles so good for the camera

I told Madison to put her arm

around her sister.

She made it to the ear.

Madison lounging on the couch with

her arms above her head

(just like her dad)

McKinzi feeling back to normal

eating her favorite snacks

snack time around the Lovell's

Kinzi is now crawling everywhere

she tries to keep up with Madison

She hangs out under the high chair

and hopes that Madi will drop

some of her food!!

She moves faster with her army crawl

Madison modeling her hair bow!!

for 2 seconds

I catch her talking to herself in the mirror

Madison waiting for Uncle Ryan, Britt & G-ma

to come visit. Her window is right by the front door!!

Waiting, waiting...

McKinzi and her crown.

Practicing her jazz hands!!

Jens had an allergic reaction to a medication.

He swelled up like the elephant man.

I told him he looked like the kid from "The Mask"

It was really kinda scary his lungs started to close off.

He went to the doctor & they gave him a steroid shot.

Madison not feeling up to par.

She had to drag every blanket, pillow, & animal

to be with her on the couch!

McKinzi not feeling well either.

She got pink eye, running nose.

It was no fun.

Madison thought she was so funny!!

We went to the Bear Factory

with some friends. The girls had a great time.

Madison walked around with all the bears that

were twice the size of her.

Best Friends!!

I could her Madison talking, talking...

I came into the kitchen and found

her chatting away on my

cell phone that was on the charger

Time Flies....

2008-08-08T21:28:00.000-07:00

Boy does time fly!!!

I was going through all of our pictures

and came across some that

I thought would show

how much our family has changed

in the last year and half.

It's so amazing how much the girls look

alike. I have to look at the date of the picture

to make sure I'm right. (and I'm their mother)

This is a daily event at our house.

Madison loves to put McKinzi in her stroller and

push her around the house, she loves it to!!

Madison riding the "short bus"

Madison & Morgan at the fountains

Madison and McKinzi in their Easter dresses!!

McKinzi in her Easter dress '08

Madison getting into mischief while

I was taking care of a new born

McKinzi on X-Mas Eve

Madi didn't know what to think about the cupcake

Madison on her 1st b-day!!
Dec. 18th 2008

Getting ready to take McKinzi home

This how tiny Kinzi was!!

Mckinzi just a few minutes old!!

December 13, 2007

Madison at Thanksgiving '07

licking her chops!!

Madison dressed as a fairy for Halloween '07

Madison when she used to wear bows!!

Madison at Lake Powell

Madison starting to get teeth!!

Madison in the tub, she was 4 months old

Uncle Ryan & Madison Jens, Morgan & Madi

We took a road trip to Moab last April.

Morgan and Jens at the top of an arch