I just LOVE

Here are the photos that we had taken while in Utah. Bodie Brower is incredible. See the rest of our photos and more of his work HERE.
Unfortunately Elliot was having a harder then normal day, so getting a smile was quite the trial. The tears did make for cute, grumpy close ups. The snow was beautiful! We had a fun time!

Oh, how much I love my family! Words just can't express my affection.
J.R. and Elliot: Where would I be without you? You bring me more joy then I can express. In the words of our favorite night time story...I love you as wide as I can stretch. I love you as high as I can reach. I love you all the way up to my toes. I love you as high as I can hop. I love you across the river and over the hills. I love you all the way up to the moon AND BACK! You are perfect for me and you are MINE.
Happy Valentines Day!

Valentines is a great time to remember all the reason's why I love the people I love. If I listed all those people this post would go on FOREVER! Just know that I love you and think you're great! Thanks for being such a great friend, sibling, husband, cousin, mom, dad, inlaw, college roommate, high school pal, and on and on! Here's to you!

I LOVE YOU!

My little worker bee

Elliot insisted on playing with the water in the sink so we straped on his apron to minimize the damage. Then to my surprise he started wiping down the dishes and handing them to me to put in the dishwasher. WOW! This kid is observant. What a sweet boy. Hopefully the attitude and desire to help continues! I can dream right??

A year ago TODAY

February 2009

February 2008

A year ago today was the first time we hung out with Sarah and Logan. Little did we know we would be making life long friends! It seems like we've known them for years.

These boys act just like brothers. Scheming, laughing, pushing, building, digging, dancing, snacking, chilling. They giggle when they first see each other and cry when they part.
Best Buddies!!

Count your many blessings, name them one by one

My dad has always told me to count my blessings when I start to feel down so here it goes....

1. a very sweet husband who loves me unconditionaly
2. a son who constantly reminds me why life it so precious and loves me even when I'm a less then perfect mother
3. parents who always have a nonjudgemental listening ear. Their love and support are perfect. They allow me so talk, then gently guide me in the right direction while loving me more and more.
4. grandparents who have been very much involved in my life since the day I was born. They remind me what's important in life. They also remind me where I've been and why I'm headed where I'm headed. So much love. They don't even have to say it, I just know.
5. the gospel of Jesus Christ and a loving Heavenly Father who also has an endless listening ear. I have instant access to the comfort I need when things get out of hand. Christ is my rock and when life seems to be whirling by and completely full of chaos I can lean on the one thing in my life that is ROCK SOLID. I say a quiet prayer and try to consentrate on the things I know are true and constant then listen and ponder how to get a grip of my swirling emotions.

Whew....that felt good. I really am trying to be a better person. I have a long way to go, but I'm listening and learning.

Yep, He's still a cutie pie

This was taken on our trip to Disneyland last fall.
What a cute face.
I'm just practicing my photoshop skills and thought I'd post what I'm learning.
Can you tell, Sarah taught me how to do like the previous photo so I had to try.

Sisters RULE

Just a quick shout out to my sisters! I LOVE YOU GIRLS!

Once again, Sarah rocks at editing photos! I'm going to have to sit her down to give me a private lesson. She has an amazing eye for this stuff!