We need more carrots at our house!!!

>> Sunday, October 19, 2008

How did I get 3 kids with glasses! I haven't even checked 2 of them yet. Joey does look pretty cute in them. School has been better already.
Joe was so excited to find camoflage glasses. He is all boy. He has had fun showing everyone.
He looks older. I am glad that he only has to wear them for school and homework.

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Let Him Do It With Simplicity...

>> Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Today we walked around Walden Pond (outside of Concord, Mass) where Henry David Thoreau once lived. It was beautiful! It was also extra special since L. Tom Perry just spoke at Conference about Thoreau's experience in solitude at the pond. Elder Perry spoke of Thoreau's search for simplicity in life as he counseled us to seek it in our own lives.. We pondered that as we walked around the pond. A highlight of our Boston trip... More to follow...

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I love Conference

>> Tuesday, October 7, 2008

One of my favorite time of the year is the fall. One thing that comes with the cooler weather and the start of the holidays is Conference. This weekend was AWESOME ! ! :) I was very uplifted and ready to do a little better. I loved every talk. My Top 3 were.....

1. Elder Bednar on Prayer.

2. Elder Oaks on The Sacrament.
3. Sister Dalton on Virtue
My kids were a tad noisy and I missed bits and pieces. I decided that I will watch all four sessions again at night when I am up with sweet little guy. What would I do without my Tivo?? I feel so uplifted and cannot wait for 6 months to come again!


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My little pumkin pie

>> Sunday, September 28, 2008



With great sadness I have lost my new born baby. He is now 12 lbs. The only thing that helps me through this is the sweet little smiles and rolls on his thighs.
















We are so in love, me and my boy.













Life couldn't get better!

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Happy Birthday Katelyn!!!

>> Friday, September 19, 2008


Tuesday the 16th was Katie's 9th birthday. We had a great day with her even with no party. I give my kids a party every other year. This to me keeps them a little less spoiled. I still like to do fun stuff with them on their birthday. She got her first pedicure. She is my girly girl and loves all the bling. I am so sad I forgot my camara at the nail place. She was smiling the whole time! We Love you Katie.


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Grandma's (and Mike's) 1st trip to DISNEYLAND!

>> Sunday, September 14, 2008





We went to Disneyland last week with Grandma and Jay. We had a blast! (No lines!!!) This was Grandma's 1st trip there.














Joey found a new best friend. He held Jay's hand much of the time. I never worried that he would get lost. He had to sit next to him on most of the rides.















Michael was so good. We all took turns holding him.














The Bugs Life is always a family favorite.


















I love to the caterpillar ride in Bug's Land.











Cute matching shirts. We had such a great time!



















What a good big sister. Michael just about slept through Disneyland..

















Space Mountain was a blast!!

Grandma said it was one of her favorite rides. Can you tell by the picture? (And, nice face, Ash!)
















Grandma and the girls in the Matterhorn line..
















Jason was so much fun on this trip. He was at that magical age and height. He was so happy and could ride almost everything. (He loves Thunder Mtn)




















You know you been on a ride a lot when you pose for the cameras... Nice one, Haley.....















Grandma made it on just about every ride except this one... Tower of Terror!



















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HAPPY BIRTHDAY KRISTEN!!!


Kristen was at Disneyland the same 3 days we were! Tuesday was her birthday and we got to spend some time with her. Kristen is the Biggest Disney fan ever. She goes all the time. The girls and I took her to lunch that day. We meet all the princess and the waiters sang Happy Bithday to her. She also got a special Micky Bucket filled with prizes. She was thrilled. We had a great time going on some of the rides with her and Dan.
Kristen is the BEST aunt and sister. The kids love her so much. She is always willing to help me whenever I need her. We are so lucky to have her in our life.


10 REASONS WE LOVE KRISTEN
1. She is really fun to play the Wii with
2. She always is there when we need her
3. She is so fun to hang out with
4. She Loves Disneyland
5. She babysits when mom is out of town
6. She buys great birthday gifts
7. She is like a big sister to my kids
8. She always knows what is going on when it comes to TV shows
9. She never gets angry with anyone, ever, even when my kids are being bad
10. She is married to Dan, and he is pretty cool too
HAPPY BIRTHDAY KRISTEN
WE LOVE YOU!!!

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A rare post on politics from a concerned mother...

>> Friday, August 29, 2008


I have to admit that I am really starting to get into the race for President of the United States. With a new baby and lots of time nursing, I find myself on FOX news alot. The other night I watched a story on Obama and how he was the only one in the Illinois Senate to vote for a bill on something to do on abortion. I was horrified. The story was about a couple who found out their baby boy had Downs Syndrome. This couple decided to abort the baby at 22 weeks. After the killing, the baby survived for 45 minutes. This couple did not want to see this sweet baby and someone put the baby in a storage closet to die all by himself. Lets just say I was in shock. This really happens? A nurse in the hospital went to this baby and rocked him till he died. She didn't want the baby to be alone. I still am in shock just telling this story. This could be our future with Obama! I am scared of our country. I find myself liking him and his family. They can really put on a show. When I think of what he stands for and how liberal his views are... I cringe. There is so much more to him than the news lets us see. I think he is a decent guy with way different views on life and taxes than I have. I try to look at every side and be fair. Today when McCain announced his VP choice I had chills come up and down my body. Sarah Palin seems perfect. The more I learned about her the more I liked her. When they talked about her having a 6 month baby with Downs I just started crying. I was so glad she kept her baby. The older I get the more I know what is important to me. It is nice to feel so strong about something in life and not have an "I don't really care" attitude. Who knows what I will do with my new found passion?

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Who does he look like???

>> Wednesday, August 27, 2008


Our baby is growing so much. I am so sad. I wish I could freeze time. I am very excited for him to smile, though. We can't figure out who he looks like. He is looking different every day. What do you think?

















1st trip to Church!!















1st time in the doll bed. :-) (sorry michael!)
















all the kids want to hold mike...


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Memories

>> Monday, August 18, 2008

Some friend of mine had this on their blog. It was so fun to read. Leave me a comment a give me a laugh. I know there is alot to laugh about in my life. Thanks! :0 lol



1. As a comment on my blog, leave one memory that you and I had together (or my husband). It doesn't matter if you knew me a little or a lot, anything you remember!



2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. It's actually pretty funny to see the responses. If you leave a memory about me, I'll assume you're playing the game and I'll come to your blog and leave one about you.

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