Grandma

Grandma passed away on February 10, 2010.  Eighty two years of a wonderful life and a wonderful family.  Imagine what you could see in eighty two years.  Imagine the decades that go by, the life experiences you have, the love you feel, the joys, the sadness and everything inbetween.  I am so grateful for a wonderful Grandma, for her insights, caring, sharing and love.  I miss her so much and feel a loss in my heart.  I have been thinking a lot about the meaning of life lately and don't worry about the small stuff as much.  I hope that she is in Heaven smiling down upon me and my family.  You will always be in our hearts Grandma and we will never forget you.  Thank you for being the wonderful woman you are. 

Holiday Update

Wow it has been a few months!  We spent a week in Disneyland in November and had a blast.  I think we tried to do too much in such little time though.  We did not get to the beach until later in the week but I almost think that this was the kids favorite part of the trip, wish we would have planned more time at the beach.  Hallie Jo loved meeting all of the characters and getting their signatures.  We waited in many long lines to meet many princesses.  When we got home it was time for Thanksgiving and then Christmas was upon us and now it is almost Valentines.  I am always so glad when Valentines comes: 1)because we will be celebrating eight wonderful years of marriage and 2)because it is my favorite holiday.  I love having a holiday that is only about love.  I am grateful for all the people in my life who are so dear to me, especially for my wonderful husband.  I could not ask for anything more.  I have all I need in my life because I have him.  My kids are pretty great as well.  They sure bring a smile to my face when I need it the most.  Happy Valentines to all of you and may your Valentines Day be filled with more love than you could ask for.

On a bit of a sadder note, my grandmother is very ill and is not expected to live much longer.  I have come to truly respect and love my grandmother very well and I know that she will be going to a better place but she will truly be missed.  I wish that I could have been more receptive to her wisdom as I was growing.  She has taught me so many things these past couple of years and more than that, Hallie Jo has come to know and love her Grammy very much.  Hallie Jo said to me the other day, "I don't want Grammy to die."  I know that this is going to be very hard on her and I hope that I can take this opportunity to teach her more about our eternal salvation.     

We Love You Grandma and Grammy

Halloween

What a great Halloween.  Cody decided that his golf club worked better as a sword and was not sure why everyone kept giving him candy.  He did learn the words "candy" and "scare me" from his trick or treating though.  From the words of Hallie Jo, "Halloween was fun and the most fun was getting candy" (even though she doesn't eat it).  Hallie Jo really enjoyed having someone to trick or treat with and show the ropes to.  Cody would have eaten all of his candy if I had let him and Hallie Jo eats a little and then doesn't care about the rest.  I am thinking that maybe I can save the rest of their candy for Christmas. 

This is our Pumpkin decorating.  Painting and poking.  So much easier than carving

A fairy and a golfer, what a combination!

Cody would pull his hat off every chance he got.

My little girl turned five last month. I guess she is not that little anymore. I can't believe how fast time goes by. There is never a day goes by that I don't think about how blessed I am to have such a sweet girl. She has the most beautiful smile and and the most tender heart. Whenever someone in the family is having a hard day she is always there with her best hugs. She is a hard worker and tries hard not to complain. Already at five she has learned how to work hard to achieve her goals. She does what I ask her and she helps me out so much. I don't know what I would do without my sweet girl. She is a support to me and always lifts me up when things get tough. I hope that I can be the kind of Mother and the kind of example to her that my Mother has been to me. I love you Hallie Jo.

A Princess Cake!

A new Bike!

With best friend Sienna and a fun sleepover!!

Kids Pics

Every year we have some pictures taken of the kids to hang on our wall. We do it in early summer so that we can have updated pictures each year. Here are a few of our favorites.