Family Pictures!

So I think that I have mentioned my amazing neighbor who can do EVERYTHING!!! She is seriously so talented. Well, one of her many talents is taking amazing pictures. We have not had a family picture taken in 2 years and were in need of one really bad! So, off we went on what was for me, a nightmare!It was impossible to have 3 little boys and one 11 month old smile and hold still for any amount of time. I could not have imagine that she was able to capture any cute pics of the kids. But low and behold, she did and I am so happy with the outcome. Thanks Kami for being amazing and for taking the time and having a lot of patience with us! We love the them!

By the way Mimi and Papa we will send them to you!

Yesterday Kenny and I celebrated our 9th Wedding Anniversary. Yes, I know to some of you old folks nine years is nothing! It really does seem like yesterday that I met this curly semi-long hair guy that drove a 79 Mercedes and wore Elvis sunglasses. My sister and I were talking about how crazy it is that we are expected to make the most important decision is our lives at a time when our brain is still mush. How crazy it was that Kenny and I met and 2 week later he asked me to marry him. I am so thankful that I followed my instinct and the spirit and said yes to this man.

I love you so much and I can't wait to see what another 9 years brings.

PS: It better not bring 4 kids, 5 jobs, and 8 moves!!!

Here is a trip down memory lane

The Man I fell in Love with!The night he asked me to marry him. And yes he did wear that when he proposed!!!Our trip back to St. Louis to meet his family.One of our engagment pictures.

Perspective

I usually just don't write about things that are on my mind...today I am. My sweet little niece was admitted to the hospital last Wednesday with Bacterial Meningitis. She is not even 2 weeks old. She is showing such resilience and as Heather says "such patience". I know in my heart that she is going to be Heather's little miracle just as Sophie was my little miracle.
This trial in our family has given me another opportunity to grow and gain a little perspective on my life. Last year at this time I was in a position to really gain some perspective. Each day I just prayed that Sophie would remember to breathe. That she would gain an ounce. That her little body would grow properly. Each day I prayed for these little steps and one by one they happened. Never in my life have I ever had such faith and just had to give it all to my Savior to take over. I know that Heather is feeling the same thing at this moment and I know that the Lord will take over and watch over her sweet baby.
I am grateful for the times the Lord gives us opportunities to gain perspective on life. I would not have trade the trail of Sophie... I received so many blessing at that time in my life and I know that Heather and Doug will receive the same.

Jackson is 4!

Well it's been a busy week of birthdays, and the last in the line has come. Our little man is 4 now, and proud. He took us for bowling and pizza at Fat Cats. The kids had a blast. He started preschool this year and growing up to fast. For his birthday he got several Vroom Vrooms, some Wolverine/X-Men guys, and a new bike! He trashed his old bike in less than a year, put a whole lot of miles on that thing. The tread on both tires were worn out, the pedals were down to the slim metal rod, handle grips were gone, the seat had pulled apart, and the handle bar had fallen off. Needless to say he got his money's worth out of that one, and were hoping to get a few years out of this one.

Happy Birthday Jack, we love you!

Sophie's B-day

Wow, I can't believe that an entire year has come and gone and our little Sophie is already 1!! She is truly our ray of sunshine in our family. She is always so so happy and is always caring a huge smile on her face. She loves her brothers, loves her bottle, loves her crib and of course loves her daddy. She can say dada and mama but only says mama when she is not happy.
For having such a rough start to life you would not be able to tell. She is a cubby little girl that loves life. I love her so much and am so thankful for the gift that God gave to me one year ago. We love you Sopher's and our so glad you are in our family. Happpy Birthday!!!!










Wow, I still can't believe how small you were!! We love you and we hope you had a great Birthday!!!

Zach is 6!!

It was a Bakugan birthday for Zach. Isn't it ridiculous the type of toys that are putting people in early retirement and prolonging ours? Zach is in love with those little round transformer wanna-be, Happy Meal quality toys. They entertain James and him for hours.



Zach's day started with breakfast with James, Jackson and Dad at the school cafeteria and they loved it. After school Mom took the other kids and him and they met Dad at Zach's new favorite pizza spot, Santa Monica Pizza for "All you can eat". He loves the pizza, mac n cheese, and spaghetti and meatballs. And then after Dad got off work they went to see G-Force, boy we could go off on that movie for hours, but the kids did have a good time.



Mom wasn't feeling too hot today, so they called it an early night and came home for Mom's homemade Oreo Ice Cream pie and a few hours of Bakugan.

Happy birthday Zach. We love you, you're a great Young Man!!

As we all know, it is that time of year. School is in and my life just got a little easier...so I thought. James started 2nd grade last week and my little Zach started his first day of Kindergarten on Monday. Of course with 2 in school I have found that mornings are a little crazy trying to get them out the door. Can't wait for next week when Jackson starts. It is just a lot of running around. I am so excited for all of them and am so proud.

Boy do they grow up so fast.