Happy Birthday Ang!

Today is my sister Angela's birthday! (I won't post her age, because you'll have a better idea just how old I am) We had a great birthday lunch, (Bajio, yummm!) just the girls. Lexie and Sara were so cute playing together. We missed you Liss, wish you could have been there. I hope this is a tradition we continue, it was fun. Happy Birthday, Ang!!

Our Wonderful Prophet

When I heard the news of our beloved prophets passing, I was a filled with a sense of love and respect. He was such a wonderful man and was such an example to everyone. I will not forget him and impact he has had on my life and for our church. The growth the church has experienced with him as our prophet is so inspiring. Although I was sad to hear of his passing, I also rejoiced. He is with his wonderful wife. I remember his first conference talk after her passing and how much he loved and missed her. I'm so grateful for this wonderful church and the principles that it teaches us. Family is truly forever, and I can't imagine how I would have gotten through this month without that knowledge.

Oh, to be a tween again!

Kelsie is taking this whole tween, almost teen, thing very seriously. She is a champion texter (I'm sure that word is going to be added to the old Webster soon), an expert at IM, can stay up all hours of the night, she is attached at the hip with Angie her best friend, has lots of crazy giggle moments, thinks boys are gross (that's code for hot, shhh don't tell her Dad), and can go shopping 24/7. I think I'm in big trouble, when she is actually a teen. This picture was taken at the sleep over that happened this weekend, they locked themselves in the bathroom for hours doing crazy makeovers. They also assured me that they would be in bed at 12:30, I think it was more like 3, but who's keeping track. I'm so grateful she's found some good friends that have fun together. I want her to make good choices, and have fun during these crazy teenage years.

Our Little Chefs

The kids go to a daycare/preschool twice a week and I go to work at Jason's office. On Thursday they came home all excited because it was Chef day at school. They made brownies and muffins and hats, of course. They were so excited to show me their hats. Well then Rachel made everyone hats, and guess what happened next. If you all have chef hats on you need to cook something right? Well they made brownies all by themselves. Austin had learned to break the eggs open at school and was so proud when he got to show us how he did it. They loved licking the spatula the best, I think I'm doomed now. They were pretty good brownies, if I do say so myself.

Spaghetti Boy

We learned tonight, just how much Kyle loves spaghetti! He had three helpings. He really tried to use his fork and spoon, but his hands were so much easier. And it ended up all over his hands and face.

New Scrapbook Layouts

I did something this weekend that I haven't done for a long time. I actually scrapbooked for me, not for the store. The past eight months or so, I've concentrated on doing layouts for the store I work for (www.myscrapbookzone.com) and haven't gotten anything for me done. I have 11 layouts that need to be done for the store, but I was feeling uninspired. So I pulled a few of the kits I've collected and started a couple of layouts. Then the kids started asking when I was doing one of their layouts, and so I couldn't stop until I had one done for each kid. I'm so excited about what I completed. They aren't the best layouts, but they are done. Here is a slideshow of them. Hope you enjoy.

Happy 1st Birthday Dallin

We want to wish my nephew Dallin a very Happy 1st Birthday. We wish we could be in North Carolina to help celebrate. I took this picture when we were in North Carolina in September. Dallin is always so happy and loves to play with the kids. Have a good day! We love you and miss you!