A QUIET SUNDAY

A picture story with some words.

A family takes a walk over an old rickety bridge to…

Carefully climb down some unstable rocks on their way to…

Walk up the river to find a safe place to cross so they…

Could take a few informal family shots and…

Indulge this 15-year-old in capturing some interesting poses and…

Convince this beautiful girl that more pictures are needed with her glasses before she gets contacts and…

Let this one pose how she wanted, which makes her look so sweet then to…

Ask this one to let the mom take a picture, and he chose to imitate his sisters in posing silly but…

but finally got this one. Then quickly turned around to…

Capture this one of the dad watching his children appreciate nature and seeming to blend in to the scenery.

Then thanks to a daughter we have proof this mom was there enjoying the outdoors as well. When this was done, she set them free to…

Learn to skip rocks from their dad and…

Run carefree in the river, sandals and all and then…

Some of us carefully crossed the rocks back to the truck to return home.

THE END.

SHE GAVE US THE GIFT OF PARENTHOOD

15 years ago, this beautiful young woman gave her father and I the best job ever of being parents.

Dear Beautiful M:

We are so very blessed to have you in our lives.  Thank you for allowing us to raise you.  Each new thing you bring into our family whether it is a joy or a challenge, we are grateful for what we all come away learning from it.  You with your loving, kind, funny spirit are such a joy.  Thank you for teaching me so much.  It is great to be your mama. 

We love you so much girlie!

Right now:

~She loves to sing to her ipod.

~She draws beautifully.

~She loves to plan parties.

~She loves to cook.

~She loves to create.

~She looks forward to getting a job.

~She looks forward to driving.

MARCH HIGHLIGHTS

Some things that happened in March that are in no particular order. We are still participating in Dance, Guitar lessons, church activities, and preparing for more upcoming birthdays.

I just love them to pieces. This is just to document them for Spring 2011. J. is now taller than me.

M. is taller than me as well.

He is all boy and keeping me busy with the mud and dirt and his imagination now that the weather has turned nice out.

MY SPRING BABY

Dear Little Cee:

We are so glad you graced us with your sweet loving spirit nine years ago. Your daddy and I have not been the same since. I love your free love you give randomly and unsolicited. I love your tender little heart. You are so beautiful, and I see SO MUCH potential in you. It has been a great privilege and honor to be your mommy and watch you blossom into who you are at this very moment.

Happy Birthday Sweetheart!

Right now:
~She loves to sing.
~She loves to draw and write stories.
~She loves her baby dolls still.
~She loves to dance.
~She loves chapstick, fingernail polish, and doing her hair.
~She loves to give hugs.

TODAY

I'm lovin my ipod,lasagna, four beautiful children, an awesome husband, a clean house, my brother Jesus Christ, and an overall good day full of hope.

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A lazy Sunday afternoon

Watching Monk, texting, scratching backs, and just chatting with each other. I wouldn't trade it for the world.

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JANUARY IN A NUTSHELL

This year is already off to a great start. Here are just some highlights.

1. I lost 10 pounds.

2. C started taking dance, which she gets to do for free because I volunteered as the helper.

3. J started taking guitar lessons, which her teacher says she was born to play.

4. K is spelling more and more.

5. Relisted our house on the market...(expecting a great miracle to have it sold this year).

6. We had a snow day, which I enjoy hanging out with the kids and taking it easy.

7. Had New Beginnings with M and J. I was so proud to watch M fulfill her duties in young women's (she led the music, made the decorations, and made the cake for dessert) and I was able to help welcome and introduce J because she will be going in this year. I am so blessed to be their mom.

8. M and I gave a talk in sacrament meeting together. So glad I was able to research the topic I did.

9. Hunted with T to try one last time to get me a doe.

10. J and C had some friends sleepover that is always fun for them.