ONE year old

This is late in coming, but Thomas is now ONE YEAR OLD. Our “little guy” has brought us so much joy over the past year. His endless smiles and constant snuggles enrich our lives and brighten our home. He has certainly captured every fiber of my heart.

We had fun celebrating his special day with frog cupcakes and a special birthday video.

We love you Thomas!

Something to think about...

"If the person you are talking to doesn't appear to be listening, be patient.

It may simply be that he has a small piece of fluff in his ear."

-Winnie the Pooh-

Next time I feel like my kids aren't listening to a thing I say, I'll just smile as I say, "Oh, they probably just have some fluff in their ears!"

Car Show

On Saturday I took the boys to a local car show. They were in heaven around all those cars and trucks.

Hyrum thought it was cool being as tall as the tire of this monster truck.

"Wow, I don't know how that monster trucks does that!"

Old Santa Fe Firetruck

Fireman #1 in training

Fireman #2 in training

Sitting in the "real" firetruck

I LOVE having boys!!!

Williamina

While we were babysitting three little girls the other day I looked over and saw William wearing this Snow White headband. I guess this may just be the closest I get to having a girl! :)

Cousins + Popsicles = Bliss

The simple joy of eating popsicles with those you love.

Notice how the chairs are all lined up on the same side of the table....the kids put them like that because they all wanted to sit next to each other. Isn't that sweet?

4th of July Celebration

Since the 4th fell on a Sunday this year we had our annual celebration last night. At first the boys were dissappointed that there wouldn't be a bicycle parade at the church; however, their dissappointment didn't last too long once they found out we'd be having a BBQ and doing fireworks with their cousins, Addie and Violet. We had a great time enjoying a little fiddle music, eating delicious kabobs, playing a friendly game of baseball and, of course, putting on our own firework show. It was fun seeing such excitment in the kids' faces as they watched the fireworks. It was even more fun watching the excitment in Dave and Don's faces as they had tank wars against each other (a nastalgic childhood favorite). What fun it is to have family living so close to us now!

Motherhood: An Eternal Partnership with God

The last couple of days have been difficult for me- physically, spiritually and emotionally. Yet tonight, while sitting in my room ironing the endless pile of clothes on my bed I felt my burdens lifted as I listened to the words of Elder Holland regarding motherhood. I've posted the link below in hopes that this short video can also lighten the load of other mothers who feel weighed down by all that this sacred calling entails.

What a tremendous blessing it is to be a mother, raising our Heavenly Father's choice children. I feel honored to be part of such a remarkable work!

Motherhood: An Eternal Partnership with God