Wednesday, November 12, 2008

I LOVE MY FAMILY




First, I have to say I love Kangaroo Zoo. My sisters and I discovered this little gem soon after it opened and we are their number one clients. Where else can you sit and sip Diet Coke while the kids expend as much energy as possible. My boys wear shorts and tees and make me feel their sweaty hair! Just one the many joys of motherhood. These pictures aren't the best, but it is all I have of Jackie and her ADORABLE boys' visit to Utah. Emily also came from Canada and I don't have any pictures of her with her darling new haircut, but we had so much fun! I have treasured the time I have been able to spend with my sisters who now live so far away. This past month has been filled with many emotions both of great sadness and incredible joy. Two people near and dear to our hearts passed away. They were amazing examples of one who lives a Christ-like life. My heart has grieved for the family left behind while at the same time rejoicing in our knowledge of the Gospel. I was recently called to teach Relief Society and my first lesson was on the Second Coming. I cannot stop pondering on my worthiness if the Savior came tomorrow. I feel such a strong desire to be a kinder, more faithful person and to tell all of my friends and family how much I love them and how grateful I am for their strength and support!

Monday, November 3, 2008

We Love Halloween!


You may have noticed that Olivia is in two different costumes. She wore her Diamond Castle Princess dress to the school parade and it ripped. We went to exchange it and came home with Princess Ariel. As you may have also noticed she is the social butterfly of the family and finds friends everywhere. The cute little witch is our next door neighbor and Liv's best friend (no they are amazingly not twins).

The grand kids would not allow us to skip trick or treating at Grandpa Charlie's office. They scored oodles of candy and we all got a treat to be with Christopher (or Spidey with muscles) who came all the way from St. Louis!



Clones were popular this as you can see. Sam was just thrilled Brig actually wore a costume this year. And of course Sam has to be something SCARY. He complained our house wasn't spooky enough and put bloody legs and shoes coming out our garage door to spook the neighbors.
We passed a billboard of women in costumes and Charlie gallantly stated that none of them were as hot as his mom. But he ate his words when he saw what a hideous witch I made. Whitney, Adrien and I all dressed up to help at the class parties. I think we got a little carried away!