Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day! Here is a picture of my mother holding me when I was about 3 or 4. My mom is my hero. She reminds me of the pioneers who were faithful and willing to do anything for the Lord. She has taught me so many things in life. She has loved me no matter what - even when I deserved to be mad at. Her example of love for others has impacted my life. I know that she's got a crown up in heaven just waiting for her. She is a valiant, faithful person that I strive to be like. I love you momma, wish I could be there to pamper you and help you celebrate Mother's Day!

Hands of an Artist!

HaPpY BiRtHdAy CaItLiN!!!

Happy Birthday to my sweet little baby girl! You have been so much fun to watch grow up! I can't believe you are 6 years old now! You are so smart, sweet, FUNNY, and all around just a good little buddy!

In the picture (left side) is her cute little cousin that is the same age. Actually she was born the morning of April 2nd and Caitlin decided to come 11:30 that night. Jani had a planned C-section and I had an emergency C-section. I had toxemia and apparently everything decided to go the wrong way. I was sooooo sick! Felt like crap-I felt like dying! Good thing for modern medicine! So the next morning, I called Jani up from my hospital room and asked her what was for breakfast. She said, " I don't know about you but I am having hospital food." I said, "So am I!" It was the best hospital stay that I have ever had! We laughed, talked, and enjoyed our 5 day stay in the hospital. It was great! Thank you Jani! And Happy Birthday little twin Cousins!! Love you guys!

Picture Day

So this is what happens when you don't pay attention to the school calender and you send your kid off all decked out for St. Patricks Day! Like I am really going to put that 8x10 on my wall with her all St. Patricky! I am tempted to buy a picture just for memories though! It sure cracked me up! I hope they don't use it for the year book!!

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Alec and Amber

Back to School and kids growing up

Yes, I am here. Busy as ever with my school and trying to keep kids from killing each other, trying to implement chores, routines, and to have some good quality family time. This summer was tough! The highlights of the summer was having my mom and dad come out here,and my sister and her kids out here. It was a great time! We went to lagoon and had family get togethers. Crista and Calli got to fly to San Diego. I was nervous about sending them by themselves to California but they loved it! I felt I could breath again when I knew they were safe with grandma! Alec went to 7 peaks water resort with his uncle. Caidin and Caitlin just had fun being little. I feel as though my little people are growing up way too fast! Just this week I sent my first born to High School. I cried. Yes, I cried. I waited until I was in the parking lot so he wouldn't be embarrassed. He's such a good kid! I am so blessed to have a boy like him! My life would be incomplete without him! In five years he will be putting in his papers for a mission. Fourteen years went by so fast and I know 5 is just around the corner. I hope that I will be able to prepare him for life challenges, that he will be able to withstand the temptations of the world, that he will strive to do what is right. Will he be ready for this trying world? I'm just in awe in how my kids grow up right before my eyes. Have I taught them all what they need to know?