Tuesday, December 30, 2008

GoOdByE 2008..... HeLLo 2009!


As this year comes to an end, I can't help but reflect on it. It has been a tough year on our little family. We have lost jobs,had health problems and I had surgery, we even lost two friends because of death. We have endured other trials that have tested our strength and our faith. In fact, I would say that this has been the hardest year of my life so far. That being said, I would be a fool not to think of the great times too! Sophie was baptized a member of our church, we had lots of great memories all through the year which have been documented on this blog, we went to Disneyland as a family and Charlie and I spent a fabulous couple of days in Chicago celebrating our tenth anniversary. We got to see Wicked while we were there and had a great time in that amazing city. We have watched our little ones grow and become more independant and fun! We have had great times with our family and friends. All three of my siblings that lived out of state have moved back to Utah and my entire family is all here now! I have been so happy to watch my brother, Adam find a great girl and get engaged after a really horrible time for him. We have been blessed in ways that I can not begin to tell. I hope that this year has given you some blessings and memories to recall as we get ready to ring in a new year. Here's to 2009!! Borrowing a quote, " Come what may and love it! "

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

My BirThdAy!

Some would not say that turning a dreaded number like 37 would be fun, especially if you are not a big fan of your birthday, but this year was AWESOME!!! It started out with my fun friends decorating my porch and leaving gifts, then my darling family made me a delicious breakfast. We took the kids to see Bolt and we ALL loved it. I put up Christmas decorations and then my cute husband took me to one of my favorite places in Utah! We went to Sundance and had dinner at the Tree Room and it was AWESOME!!!

HaPpY BiRthDaY tO Me aNd... TriMMinG OuR TrEe!







Sunday, November 30, 2008

ToDAy!!




It was beginning to look a lot like Christmas.......... more to follow.......

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

" Oh My"



This is what happens when the Mom and Dad watch a movie and tell the kids to go play!

Friday, November 14, 2008

" GottA GeT OuT oF Bed anD GeT a HammER.....




and a nail.........

This is how Charlie likes to spend lots and lots of time. He will pound the same nail into the same hole for hours. He says it is his job! I say..... way to go!

Thursday, November 13, 2008

ChArLie, Sr.


We are thankful for a great husband and daddy! He is a really good guy! I am so glad that my children have a great father in their lives and I want to honor him today.

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Me anD My KiddOs ( or ShadOws )



Kids can keep you hopping! They need something from the time they wake til they fall asleep. Some days I don't know if I will make it through the day and other days are fairly blissful! I would not trade my job though, because they are more than worth it!