Everything happens...

..For a Reason.

Last night was one of those moments when you are reassured, given that comforting peace of mind that what your are doing, when you are doing it and how you are doing it is RIGHT.

I am so grateful for a Heavenly Father who continually blesses our little family.

Stay tuned for WONDERFUL NEW adventures happening THIS MONTH in the Ford household.

How about our weekly Hot List to keep your mind from playing the guessing game of our big news!

Happy First day of MARCH Readers.

Hunter.

Hunter is LOVING books right now. At my Sacramento baby shower the guests were asked to bring books in lieu of cards to start a library for H.

It has been such a blessing to have so many books for our little guy. 

He loves when we read to him. 

He also loves to turn the pages by himself. It's so neat to watch him develop as he is discovering colors and pictures!

 He's gonna be smart like his dad for sure. 

Mommy.

Is anyone else as sick of this cold dry weather as I am?

My skin and lips are suffering so terribly.

I have yet to find a good strong moisturising lotion but I have fallen IN LOVE with Maybeline Baby Lips.

I wasn't sure how I felt about the tinted shades (since I am not a lipstick wearer) but had heard lots of good reviews.

I bught my first tube a while back and have been stocking up so I never EVER run out.

Baby Lips works great leaving my lips soft as a baby's bottom.

The tinted colors are actually really great also; it gives just the right amount of color for a little extra something! 

Daddy.

Yes, those are ear plugs.

Kevin has worn them our entire marriage 

(and even further back if I recall).

We have lived in a basement apartment for two years and he was using them so he could sleep through the noise upstairs. 

Then with having a baby he's used them so he could get a good nights rest and be ready for work come morning.

Two nights ago, I was asleep on the mattress in the baby's room (teething has been a little rough in our house the last week) and at 5:30 am I woke up to a faint horn like sound. I laid in bed for two whole minutes trying to figure out what it was. At first, I thought it was a car alarm. Then when I heard the buzzing noise I realized it was Kevin's alarm. I went into the bedroom to find my HANDSOME husband UNCONSCIOUS as his alarm blared next to his head on the night stand. 

Needless to say, the earplugs work great and Kevin is getting LOTS of sleep.

_______________________

xo.

kylA.

Modge Podge.

Been going through my photo albums on my phone, trying to makes some room (I have 3500+ photos) and I have discovered there are TONS of photos I haven't shared yet.

Let me first start with some ADORABLE photos of Hunter.

This kid is seriously so much fun.

We just love him so much and are having the best time being his parents and watching him grow.

He sure knows how to make us smile.

Next up are some photos of Hunter's stay with Aunt Patty & Uncle Brian while we were in North Carolina. He sure loves them and had so much fun with Nicole and Nathan also.

While we were in North Carolina we visited the Museum of Cape Fear on Valentine's Day. I love anything to do with History so it was neat to get to learn about some of the earlier times of the East. 

this metal helmet was HEAVY and he was worried about it messing up his nice hair
(hence the awkward facial expression)

Melissa cut Kevin's hair in her home salon! 

We also ate at some GREAT places while we were out East.

My cousin Jessica Smith is from North Carolina and suggested a few places we should eat.

Unfortunately we made it to only one on her list, Bojangles.

Bojangles was delicious. 

They are famous for their Chicken 'n Biscuits and that is just what we had.

The batter the chicken is cooked in is incredible and those biscuits! WOW! Didn't need butter or jam or anything. The flavor they had by themselves was so so good. 

On our way out of Charlotte on Sunday, we found this incredible place called Shane's Rib Shack.

BEST BBQ Ribs Ever! (Sorry Mom)

Seriously so delicious that we ordered a half rack of ribs to take with us after we ate lunch.

A number one place I would recommend to anyone wanting a Southern BBQ experience.

Their staff was amazing and helped suggest something delicious to eat. 

The restaurant was super clean and provided a fun atmosphere. 

The food was the most SAVORY BBQ I have ever tasted (and I've eaten all over this country (and a few other countries) and very reasonably priced.

Check out their website to see if there is one near you.

(They actually have one in Arizona!! Might be worth a weekend trip down south)

We shared a plate of Chicken, Pulled Pork & Ribs.

Dear Mr Shane (yes there is really a Shane);

PLEASE bring your delicious BBQ to Utah. I promise to eat there at least once a month for Date night and tell EVERYONE I know to eat there also.

Love Kyla.

The same day we arrived back in Utah, my MOM, sister Haley and my mom's two friends, Jo & Elizabeth, also arrived for a few days visit.

I just LOVE when my mom is here.

She is my best friend and I miss having her so close.

It was so great to get to spend almost EVERY DAY ALL DAY with her and the girls.

We went up to Sundance for lunch one day.

Spent some time at Grandma & Grandpa Goold's.

Went shopping and basically had a blast just being together.

My favorite picture of ALL time.

My Acca-Awesome Sister Haley teaching us the cup song from Pitch Perfect. 

Hunter and Auntie Jo

He was SO sad Grandma was leaving.

Well, that's all I have for now.

That should clear up 50+ photos on my phone.

Only 3,450 to go...

How come I have a phobia of deleting photos? 

I need therapy.

Happy Tuesday Readers.