~MY HEART~

VALENTINES 2014

YOUTH CONFERENCE 

I was so excited that Carson was finally old enough to attend youth conference this year.  He had a wonderful time and met some really great kids and leaders.  It was so neat to be able to see him grow spiritually in just a few days. His Stake young men leaders are amazing and I was so impressed with the talent and work that was put into the conference.  My favorite part of the weekend was being able to volunteer and watch Carson interact with the other kids....Kids who share his same beliefs.  Something we don't get much of here!  I loved watching him dance and he even asked me to dance once which melted my heart.  Love this kid and love the sweet testimony and knowledge of the gospel that he has.

EVAN'S A BIG BOY NOW---HEADED TO PRESCHOOL

Our big guy (or mom) was ready for school long ago, but potty training was always the issue.  I decided after Christmas I was going to start and wasn't giving up until we hit our goal.  He definitely still has some potty issues he needs to work on, but the director of the preschool said he was good to go and they would figure out the rest.  He was so excited!  He is a little behind socially and we knew he would take off running the moment he was surrounded by a teacher and friends and that he has done.....we can't wait to see how much he progresses with the months to come.  

It's been a wonderful 2013 filled with chaos, fun, adventure, and lots of love!  We wish the same for all of you in 2014!!!

 CHRISTMAS MORNING 2013

 Christmas morning was a hit as always.  This is always a hard holiday to spend without extended family, but the older my kids get the more fun and less lonely it has become. Carson was so excited about his new gun and the girls loved their bikes.  I think Santa did a great job this year at surprising the kids.  Every kid had told Santa just to surprise them and they were all very pleased with his shopping skills!  Yay!  Love the time of year and love that I can spend it with (almost) all of those that I love!!  

 ~BEST CHRISTMAS PRESENT EVER~

 My sweet little Grandma Elene was diagnosed with cancer almost a year ago and the odds were against her right from the start.  As Christmas rolled around we knew she wouldn't be with us much longer so our parents did the most wonderful thing and flew all of her grandchildren home to be with her in the same room all together one last time.  The moments was priceless.....one of those moments I will never ever forget.  Tears were shed by all and the love and spirit in the room was one you can't explain.

 Not many people get to have the relationship I do with their grandparents.  My Grandma is a fighter but we know she will soon be returning to our Heavenly Father and family above.

One of my favorite pictures of all time......It's not that it's a great picture with great quality but it's with my siblings, my best friends, my partners in crime, my childhood, 4 people I love more than anything.  We haven't had just the 5 of us in a car all together since we were kids heading to Logan probably hahaha!!!!

 HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO CARSON AND CARA......14 AND 10.  WE HAVE 2 IN THE DOUBLE DIGITS NOW!!!!

Carson decided not to have a party and to take the money and run!!!!!  He was happy with cash and a cake.  He's pretty easy! Cara decided to go see the movie Frozen with some friends and then head to Starbucks after for hot chocolate. So glad that we get to celebrate these two back to back.  It makes the month of December crazy but we kind of like crazy around here.  Sure love my two C's!