Happy Birthday, Ethan!

This is a picture of Ethan six years ago!
This is a picture of Ethan today! I cannot believe it has been six years since I delivered my first child. I remember that day so clearly. I was so excited to meet this little one that I had prepared for all my life. Having a baby was not exactly what I expected it to be (I was picturing him more as "the latest accessory" than a baby that would cry all the time). Through the ups and downs of learning what motherhood really is, I am overwhelmed by the feeling of gratitude to my Heavenly Father for entrusting such a special son of God to my safekeeping. Ethan has so much potential for greatness. I pray that Kent and I will be able to teach him all that he needs to know in order to fulfill his life's mission. The first thing he asked me when he woke up this morning was, "Now that I am six, how many weeks until I can be baptized?" I love Ethan with all of my heart. He is my joy and happiness. He is so full of life and full of love. I learn so much about the person I want to be through his honest example. He is so tender and caring of all things around him. He is also so curious about how everything works. He is constantly craving to be learning new things and to be involved. I am thankful for the blessing of Ethan in my life. Time is going way too quickly. I want him to slow down and let me hold on to him forever. I Love you Ethan boy. Happy Sixth Birthday!

Happy Anniversary Mom and Dad!

Today my parents are celebrating their annivesary. I am so thankful to have such wonderful parents that have been true to each other for such a long time. I love my parents dearly and respect them so much. Now that I am a married woman, I have a deeper respect and appreciation for their example of a loving marriage. I hope you two have a wonderful day and know how important you are to your family. Happy Anniversary! Here is a picture of the blessings my parents have received since being married (Two grandchildren are missing from this picture)

Ethan's Football Party

This year Ethan chose to have a BYU Football party. We had a lot of fun. When they first walked in, Coach Kent was there at the "locker room" to give them their own jersey!


We put Bright green duct tape down on the carpet to look like a football field. Coach Kent asked football trivia questions to the two teams and they got to move forward for every question their team answered correctly.

Ella was glad Lillian came so they could run around with their sippy cups all night.

I set up the table with Astroturf as the tablecloth. They had hot dogs and chips at half time, served in their own little football plate, along with blue Gatorade and even blue chips!
Ethan wanted to do a cupcake walk. If you landed on "Y" then you got to go get your cupcake.
here's Kent's cabbage patch doll making an appearance sporting some BYU memorabilia, posing as a fan.Ethan was so happy the whole night. He absolutely loved all of his presents. I just love this age- when they are completely content with any gift. Happy Birthday Party, little man!

Twilight Tees

As I have mentioned, Erin and I are throwing a Twilight Party! Well we also have been selling t-shirts that we designed. I have had a lot of people ask me if they can order some shirts for their own Twilight parties. Absolutely! Go to the Twilight blog to purchase some online. If you don't want to pay with a credit card, you can also send something in the mail. I wish we all could be together to celebrate this movie. Sigh...

How Could I Forget Ella?

While we were waiting for Lillian's "outfit change" I snapped some shots of Ella. How could any good mother not?

Lillian

Last week I had the chance to take pictures of Becky's daughter, Lillian, for her two-year-old pictures. Lillian and Ella had a great time running around and playing. They were having so much fun, I had a tough time getting a picture of Lillian alone. Here are some of my favorites.




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Happy Birthday, Alison!

So Kent has the coolest sister- well two coolest sisters- but one of them is having a birthday! Alison is the nicest, happiest, kindest, most genuine, funniest, etc. etc. etc. person on the planet! Here she is in her groovy Halloween costume. Look at that love for life! I am so thankful to have her as a sister-in-law. We love and miss her so much. We can't wait to see her in China next April. We'll make sure to blow out a couple candles for a little belated birthday! Love ya, Al!

Happy Birthday, Jeff!

My brother, Jeff's, birthday is today!

Jeff has always been such a great example of positive living. He and his wife have devoted their lives to the gospel, and raising four amazing sons. Whenever we are all together and my sister, Camille, and I are being silly or crazy- without fail Jeff sees us (even when we think no one realizes how dumb we are being). Luckily he just laughs it off and loves us anywway! Jeff, I hope you have a great birthday and do something wild and crazy!

Happy Birthday Spencer!

Today my brother is having a birthday!!!

Isn't his family beautiful? I love watching Spencer with his family, he is such a wonderful father. I am thankful to have him as a brother. When I turned eight-years-old Spencer was old enough, and worthy enough, for my parents let him be the person to use his priesthood power and baptize me as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. I am thankful for that blessing in my life. Spencer was a good brother to give me advice through my teenage years (and beyond). I love you, Spencer, and miss living nearby to be a part of all the "special" days. Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday, George!

Kent's father is celebrating his birthday. We only wish we could be there in person with him. I think we'd go out to O'Charley's for dinner and then maybe to the caboose park for a little ride on our bikes. Maybe we would go over to a swamp and look for a gator. Whatever it would be that we decided to do, it would definitely be an adventure. We love and miss you, George. We hope you had a very wonderful birthday!