So behind...

I feel behind...I realized how many events I have photographed, but have yet to tell about..like Alex's award at school, and Leah's frame project, and welcoming home Aunt Ivy from the Army, and cool random things, like Dana's flat screen (that he has patiently waited and saved for, for over 2 years)...so, here they are, in no particular order...



I have more to write about, so hang tight...

Popi Makes Life Perfect

Popi left last week...it was so nice to have him visit us again this year- we look forward to his visits more than we ever say...
We love that he spends time with us, playing games, telling stories, playing basketball, and just hanging out with us- this is perfect Popi time! We couldn't ask for better moments than these. When Popi first got here, the weather was WONDERFUL!! It was Spring Break for all of us, and the warmth of Spring was here every single day! We went down to the Shoe and shopped there- buying Popi a new OSU vest- and me a new shirt- always fun! Then to the park with lunch and so much more! We did something every day, but more importantly, we spent quality time with him...these are the moments we remember and will hold on to until next April when Popi comes again...

Every morning, Celeste would set out a yogurt for Popi's breakfast, complete with spoon and lid off- she took such care of him- she would even sit with him the whole time he ate! This girl was melting his heart- I could tell...I wish I had a pic of them together during these moments- but rest assured, she remembers and I know he does too!



Popi went golfing for a week after he got here- and while he was gone, it was cold and rainy...the day he returned, so did the warmth!! It stayed super nice the rest of the week, and the day he flew out, he turned colder again! Must be something about him that brought the sunshine...if only he would stay next time!! Only 2 more years until Popi and GeeGee come back for good- we can count the weeks...but that seems like forever...we hope it goes by fast!

My Favorite Number...12

12 Years...12 Years...it really has been 12 years- I am not kidding...this was just yesterday...A beautiful, sunny morning in Washington DC...
Today, I woke up like this:And these 3 were waiting for me:I guess that is what has happened over 12 years- This is my wonderful life- I could not ask for more- I could not dream of more- and I won't-

thisis Heaven on Earth!

MIA again....

I haven't been MIA on purpose...it's just that it's Spring, and I have been a busy girl and have slacked on this blog...Sorry to those faithful readers (Mom), who look to this for updates on our crazy family...but we are all good...we are enjoying the weather and our time with Popi, who is with us for a few more wonderful days...Dana's baseball team is doing really well, and he is loving every moment of that...I have been teaching, and trying to keep up with some hope repairs- (new back door, yesterday! and some attic finishing today)...so not to worry, I will be back....soon, with fun pics of our time with Popi and new housing projects (the house comes off the market in 2 weeks, and we will be staying in it, spending some time and money to make it as perfect as we can...apparently, we are meant to be here...just wish I knew more about that- any ideas?!

Easter Extravaganza...

This year, Easter fell during General Conference, so we didn't actually "go" to church, instead we watched it at home, and it was so wonderful! Conference is always so good for me, and this year was no exception- especially to hear from the Prophet on Easter Sunday- what a wonderful day!
I still had the girls dress in their Easter clothes for some pics, but Alex chose to wear shorts, so I just had these taken of my girlies:
Then the egg hunt pics are from our house on Saturday....

The festivities continued on Sunday afternoon at my parents house with Sean and Steph and the girls, here is a condensed version...I love Easter- and this year with the beautiful warm weather, I loved it even more....the kids and I had a great opportunity to talk about the true meaning of Easter...they love learning about the Resurrection and of it's importance in our everyday lives. They are like sponges right now- they soak it all up and I love the questions they ask...my children are the best blessings in my life- I wonder/hope/pray that they know how loved they are- how eternally important they are- how divinely real they are and that they are sealed to parents who love them without end...just as we are all loved by our Heavenly Father...if they continue to make good choices and feel of their Savior's love for them, life will be perfect.
Happy Easter!

Catching Up...

I failed to finish posting about Alex's birthday last month...
I noted that I made those cute cookies with the cute tags on them...remember those?! Well, apparently, that is "embarrassing" for him, so he removed them prior to handing them out to his classmates- nice, right?!
Good thing he is cute, or else I might be mad! I was sad, though, and now realize how much he is growing up and how he needs to not be "embarrassed!" He had the Pinewood Derby that night, and was upset about the results- his car got 4th place- so he chose that moment to tell me to not take his picture when friends are around, and not to "embarrass" him!
So, I am trying....
He did, however, let me take these, because these, are with family, and taking pictures of him when they are around is OKAY...I will try to remember that!
Here are the Pinewood Derby pics that I forgot to post too:Still, I am pretty sure he had a great 10th birthday! He is one lucky boy- and we still haven't gotten to go to the indoor water park- that will be later this month- so being 10 isn't so bad after all...I just hope he lets me take some pics of him there....and even if he's not too happy about it, I still will!!