Happy Birthday Angel Daughter

No one could have ever guessed this angel child would bless our lives as much as she has. She is such a choice spirit and we are so grateful for her. She is tender, loving, thoughtful, smart, funny, kind, a leader, a deep thinker has a strong little spirit. It is virtually pointless to try and express the intense feeling we have for this little perfect being. She is an absolute angel and she has brought nothing short of jubilation into our lives.


I have vivid memories of the 1st night after I had her, when I woke up in the night and would get flooded with excitement as I got to remember all over again that I had a daughter. It was like I could hardly wait to fall asleep again just so I could wake up and remember what a blessing I had been given.

She had an absolutely perfect face! Not a mark, perfectly proportioned, the face of an angel!

Born at 3am at 8 lbs 14 oz











A recap of our precious angels daughters 4th birthday.



Our Sweet Ava A. shares the same birthday as Douey and it was fun to be able to share that with her again this year. We love Ava like our own, they may be the closest thing to sisters they will ever have. We did a "favorite things" meal which is a common tradition in our home, we made their favorite things to eat. Spaghetti, french toast, fruit and mac & cheese, it was a feast.

Sweet Arianne

This is my sweet friend Arianne. She is an adorable 19 year young lady that has a heart bigger than her body. Many months ago, she saw me at church and could not stop touching and admiring my white flowing skirt. She is my soul sister that loves pretty clothes and fun accessories just as much as I do. Over time, when I would wear that favorite skirt of mine, she would track me down at church and ask me if she could have it. Knowing it would give her far more joy than it could ever give me, I decided to give it to her in addition to a handful of some other hand me downs and now every time I see her she is almost always wearing something I gave her and she looks beautiful in them. Arianne is quite the singer and loves music. I have been seen her perform and I feel privileged to have shared in those experiences, she truly is a star. Sweet Arianne is moving out of our ward and I will miss my sweet friend. She is so tender and loving and FULL of life. Her little broken body can only hold her back so far, her huge spirit reaches beyond her trails and loves life and those in her life. I am so grateful we were able to bond and have this sweet friendship, I love you Arianne and I will miss you, come back to visit soon!

Last Monday night dinner date.

Upward Basketball

THANKFUL Thursday

1) A new inspiring 2009 family scripture.
2) A new list of goals or 2009 - personal and family goals are so important.
3) I am grateful for Maggie, the sweetest most patient little dog ever, that lets Douey cart her ALL over the house with never a complaint.
4) A working oven... that I don't have right now but oh am I grateful for it when it is working!
5) That my sisters (Debber Do) hysterectomy was successful with no complications. I love her so!

Happy Birthday Sugar Precious

Holy Heck. Could there possibly be a sweeter, more adorable, more delicious human being on the planet? Nope, I didn't think so. This is he who makes my world turn round. I am sure to be the luckiest woman alive. He is the total package, He cares for me on every level, he rubs my feet after a long day, cleans the house when he sees it is messy, folds piles of laundry just because it it there, he never complains, loves going on family outings and always makes me laugh. He is a spiritual giant who understand why he is here and takes seriously the obligation he is under provide for his family in every way, spiritually, emotionally and physically. He amazes me. He is enormously talented and I am sure he has lights flickering in his brain that just do not exist in my brain, he literally has creativity oozing out of him. I am so proud of him for having the courage to follow his dreams and in some cases make the hard decisions that have led him where we are today. I testify, he is a remarkable human being and is so special to me and so many otthers. I feel in many ways we live a fairytale relationship, perfect on so many levels. I am so grateful he is eternally mine all mine! Happy birthday sugar angel!

Eddies BE-lated Birthday Party

Things have just been too busy, almost too busy to plan a little get together for Eddie and a few of his friends. We were finally able to squeeze it in 2 weeks after the fact. They are all just the cutest group of boys and had a great time together.

Visit From The Buckwalters

The only family "I" have from Texas are in Dallas/Fort Worth area. My cousin Ted and his adorable family came down for the weekend and we had a great time. Our kids had a blast together and keep wondering when they are coming again...It was wonderful to connect with family and we are grateful they are so close.









I wonder if that sign wasn't meant to go there... my kids were just doing what they were told :)

THANKFUL Thursday

We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures. Thorton Wilder

As I look ahead at the road ahead... a new year, new goals, new challenges and new blessings I recommit to recognize daily the many things I treasure. It brings into focus the things that I believe to be most important. It helps me govern my life with purpose and meaning. I have a strong testimony of the law of attraction and know the more time I spend focusing on our blessings the less time I will have to dwell on the ones we don't. As I look ahead on my calendar, there will be some very busy weeks and blogging won't be on the radar, regardless of my schedule, never does a day pass by where I do not pray in gratitude for the many things we are blessed with and the many thing I am thankful for. I encourage you all travel down the road of gratitude more often and take time everyday to give more thanks.

Things I am THANKFUL for today
1) A safe and happy holiday in Utah
2) Hamburgers crib tent. The best invention for every kiddo that likes to climb out of their cribs before you are ready for them to climb out.
3) A new year and new opportunities. This is going to be a great year.
4) A new calling that makes it necessary for me to be more efficient with my time and makes it almost impossible for me to waste time.
5) Challenges. The winds that blow make the tree stronger. Read the poem Good Timber

Happy New Year to everyone!

Happy Birthday Eddie

Ahhh... what is happening? Time just seems to pass too quickly. My sweet little baby Eddie just turned 11. He is a very gentle, sweet,easy going kid. He is eager to please, gentle spirited, tender hearted, affectionate, loving, trusting, patient and obedient. He is so special to us and we are unbelievably grateful for him in our lives. Happy Birthday Eddie, we LOVE you OH SO VERY MUCH!This picture captures my sweet little Eddie from the time he was only 2, when all hell is breaking loose (which was the case in this picture) he is still there, finding comfort where he can, loving genuinely and unconditionally.