What mom? I just want a snack.

I am beginning to really dislike the little pink stool that is making appearances all over the house these days! At least her smile is irresistible.

Better late than never... that has been my slogan the last few months, so here they are...

Picnics and Hikes

Pumpkin Patch Field Trips 

29th Birthdays

Halloween and Costumes

What do you want to be when you grow up?

At Madi's preschool they have a tradition of dressing up as what they want to be when they grow up for their school pictures. I asked her what she wanted to be and she said...

"A Firefighter"

Isn't she adorable! The best part was she came up to me after I had gone to the store and got her hat and suspenders and said, "Mom next time I have to be what I want to be when I get big, I want to be a mom holding a baby."  It melted my little heart. What a sweetie.


p.s. thanks Auntie Stacey for curling her hair so beautifully!

this one little blessing

When I look at this perfect daughter of Heavenly Father, I know that I could live the rest of my life with only this one, little blessing, from heaven. I wish for another, hope for another and pray for another. However, I really am happy to know that I am a mother. That Heavenly Father blessed my life with one perfect angel to hold, to teach, to protect, to love, to cherish, to laugh with, to play with, to cry with, and to have an eternal family with.

my happy place

... life has been hard lately... sick, tired, worn out, frustrated, bored, lonely...

i need my happy place

First Day of School... Preschool 2010-2011

Here she is again all smiles for another year of preschool. She was so excited to get a "suitcase" for school... of course it had to have wheels! She did a little posing in the front yard and off she went to school with her new teacher Miss. Honey.

From cute chubby baby cheeks... to beautiful little girl.

First Day 2009                     

First Day 2010

I love you my smart beautiful miracle daughter! I hope you have another great year!

Another PERFECT week camping at the beach!

more to come...

Preschool Graduation

Easter

We had a great time at my mom and dad's this year for Easter. The Easter Bunny hid gigantic eggs in the back yard for Nicki and Madi. I guess the rest of us were too old. Madi made out with a lot of candy, coloring books, bubbles, and even a new outfit. The Easter Bunny is definitely in and economic crisis like the rest of us! Even thought we had a great time with the family and all of the Easter festivities, most of all it was a great day to remember our Savior, Jesus Christ and the gift of the atonement. I am so grateful everyday for the blessings I receive because of His willingness to atone for our sins. I know that my Redeemer lives.

And the Winner Is...

JAMES!!

James entered his first writing competition and submitted a short screenplay. He is such an amazing writer (that I already know), but it was nice for him to be recognized as such with an award. He won the First Place award and $500 prize money. I am sure it is just the start and that there will be many more to come.