Merry Christmas 2013

Merry Christmas I can't believe we are here again already I'm convinced that time truly is flying. We had a quiet Christmas Eve with JD's parents and Grandma and today we are enjoying a nice quiet day at home. Our children are richly blessed with many who love them and sent them presents and love!!

 We love Basketball thank you Bella

 Dusty                            and                            Legos

 I love Barbie's Auntie Fran

 I love my hat Grammy.                        Ellie can't wait to make bracelets

 Bravo                                   and                  a cool classic car 

 Thanks Bella

 We love you great grandma Wilma

 Thanks Grandpa Mark and Aunt Ivy

You got me a new BIKE!!!

JD and I made out pretty well too. The kids got him a few new pairs of jeans and I got him a new mirror for his car. I got the new Garth Brooks box set and I LOVE it. He also got me a lucky horseshoe charm for my bracelet. Each charm comes with a little saying and I love the message in this one so much.  Make your own luck, find your own path, dream your own dreams.

Ellie's Baptism

Our sweet Ellie turned 8 last week and she has made the decision to be baptized. We are very pleased with her decision and look forward to watching this sweet girl continue to grow and learn in the Gospel.

 I hope they call my on a Mission when I have grown a foot or two

Family Picture

I've been wanting a new family picture for quite some time but never could make the timing work with my amazing neighbor who is a great photographer. Well the stars alligned on Wed and we were able to do a quick session and we got a couple of fantastic pictures!! I love and adore my sweet family.

It's Great to be 8

Ellie turned 8 last week. It's hard to believe she has grown so fast I remember bringing her home for the very first time and the first time Dell held her. I love this sweet girl more than words can express and I'm grateful she chose me me to her Mommy. We went big this year and she got a real party with friends. This was no easy task a birthday close to the holidays means friends are usually spending time with family but we were blessed with a few friends and a good time.

 Yummy cake she helped make!

 Matching necklace and earrings

 Manicures

 Fashionista

 The party crew

Ellie and her Best Friend 

1st day of school 2013!

I'm not sure how it's happened but my children are growing like weeds and time is flying. The school year started extra early this year and they were not to happy about starting school the middle of August, but now we're in the swing of things and they are happy as could be.

Colorado 2013

July took the kids and I to Colorado and we had fun. We rain and more rain, rainbow slide fun, parks, swimming, rainbows, and lots of family. Excuse the picture overload but we all know you'd rather see pictures than words.

There are still a few missing and I'll update them when I can get them to download.