Sammy came home early from school because she was sick today. I think she just needed a little "MOM TIME". It has been SOO nice. I love having my kids home. We have watched TV and just snuggled on the couch. She is getting older and seems to always have somewhere to be or someone here playing with her. So I have truly enjoyed today!

She is growing up too fast! She is everything I wasn't but wanted to be in school. She is very outgoing, social, and well-liked. We are constantly told that she is a "Born leader." She is very athletic and just made it into the lunch intermural finals for doing the limbo. She also took 5th or 6th place in the 50 yard dash (which I thought was pretty amazing seen as she had not ran or trained in anyway for the summer.) She has a big heart and wants to "do the right thing." She is an amazing example to me!

Mckenna---WOW! She continues to play the piano, which I am throughly enjoying listening to. She is learning to play hymns and it has definitely added a peacefulness to our home. She is also playing the violin. She is in 4th grade but plays with the 5th graders for orchestra. She also was selected to be a Mountain West Strings Ambassador this year. This truly is an honor especially since they only allow 5th graders to do this. She is so humble and says, "Well I am a 2nd string." I don't think she realizes how proud of her I am--she shouldn't even qualify to be a 2nd string so it definitely says something about her talents!! She continues to LOVE school, homework, and learning. She is a sponge that just can't seem to get enough information.
She bears her testimony nearly every fast and testimony meeting. She has such a strong testimony and it is so pure! She is amazing!

Brendan--such a CUTIE!! He is six now and in Kindergarten. He is a barrel of energy and fun! Always wants to be playing a game, building legos, or outside doing something. He definitely looks up to his DAD! If Jim is doing anything Brendan wants to be right there helping out.
He has a HUGE heart! I sprained my ankle and tore the ligaments last week and Brendan has been my angel. He would run and get things or say, "Mom, sit down and let me do it." He LOVES playing with friends and last week he said, "Mom I won't go play so I can stay and help you." He is going to make an awesome husband and father someday! I love his tender heart!!

Noah is now two--that says it all!! He goes from loveable to terror in 2 seconds! He definitely knows what he wants and how to get it! But he is the most loving little boy. I was just laying him down for a nap and as I lay there "faking asleep" he touches my nose and says, "nose" then kisses my nose. Then says, "eyes" then kisses my eyes etc. He babbles and sings and just makes me giggle when I watch him. He also has the mischievious side to him. Give him 1 free minute and he will have "powdered the bathroom", decorated the pantry shelves with green marker, or poured his juice into every pan he can find. (As you can tell he has done ALL of these things and more!) He is FUN FUN FUN!!! When I stop him in the act of destruction he will look at me with those big brown eyes and smile the cutest little grin that says, 'How can you be mad at me?" I Love his cute little personality!!

Jim--the Love of my Life!! That says it all!!! My love truly does continue to grow everyday for him. I could not have married a more perfect husband!! He is so good to me!! He makes life enjoyable!! I know how hard he works to make a "Good Life" for our family! He continues to be a "Kid at Heart" and LOVES to play!! Believe it or not he is the one who couldn't wait 6 more months for Disneyland so we went in October this time. He is also the one that just had to get the boat and the
4-wheeler. Not that I am complaining-because I an NOT! We have created many UNFORGETTABLE moments with these toys!!! But he truly is a still a kid! He wants the best for his family and is always finding some new adventure for us!!! He is AMAZING and I Love him with ALL of my heart!! I can't even begin to imagine this life without him-I would be a LOST soul!!!