Sleep Tight My Loves....

When I get home from work at night I head right in to my sleeping kiddos rooms and kiss them good night. Every now and then, depending on how sound they are asleep, I get a smile and a sweet " I love you too Mommy" when I tell them how much I love them. It melts my heart and it deepens my gratitude for these sweet little spirits. When I was pregnant with Noah, a friend at work who raised 2 amazing kids, told me that he talked to his kids when they were asleep. He would tell them how amazing they were and how smart they were on and on he would go. It has kind of stuck with me that somehow these little sweet nothings will help my babies as they start school, hang out with friends, or anything that takes them away from my wing! I am petrified that I am doing nothing more than harm to these 3 on a daily basis.  I do hope that in my crazy hugs, kisses and quiet whispers  while they sleep they will know that their mom is their biggest cheerleader!!

Who Knew?

Who knew that at almost 3 my baby girl would start sucking her thumb. So strange! I have been going down the list of things I think might be causing her to seek this out for comfort. Is she feeling the stresses of the ongoings in our home? Is she having nightmares? Is she copying someone from the gym's daycare? Or is she doing it because her brother's and her parents teased her about it when we saw it that first day?? I am just so confused at this new habit! To be honest it is driving me a bit crazy! It may be different if she were 6 months old...but she is almost 3!! Good thing she is so stinkin cute!

USA

July, as always, was a very busy month. We had a great time and the best part was Ben was able to join us for all the fun! That has not happened in more that 8 years!

On the 3rd we went to the Bountiful fireworks up at Eaglewood Golf Course. Always one of the things I look forward to it every year!

We enjoyed ourselves at the Bountiful Parade. The last "float" was the 2000 stippling warriors. It was an amazing sight and brought me to tears.

On the 4th of July we spent our day out in Vernon, Ut. Ever heard of it? I had not until Melinda joined our family and that is where she is from. It is a really small town and the kids loved every minute of it! They were able to be in a parade, go to a carnival, enter a watermelon eating and pie eating contest, and run around a real live farm! They have already planned that we will go again next year. Thank you Ekker family for letting us join!

Sizzler was in another parade and my kiddos always love being able to ride in "bumble bee" and throw candy.

We always have fun at the cabin. We drove down to pass lake and spent some time. It was pretty cold and the kids were sad we couldn't play in the water.

 Last but not least, Noah started 2nd Grade. His teacher is Miss Isaac. He seems to be enjoying it so far and it doesn't seem to bother him that his summer was cut short!

A dad is a guy who puts pictures of his kids in his wallet where his money used to be.....

'The gift of a Father cannot been seen by our eyes, for he will sacrifice his everything today for his children's happiness tomorrow'.

- King Tony S Singh

I didn't realize how hard it was to find pictures of Ben with our kids. That will change...I promise you that! Father's day was a good day. We had a yummy french toast breakfast, then off to church to listen to the boys sing "I'm so glad when daddy comes home". I always love to watch my cute kiddos sing in sacrament! Ben is such a great dad and husband. He loves to be with his kids as much as possible and I love watching them together. My boys have such a great example to follow!

Thank you Ben for all you do for us. We hope you had a great day.

Happy Father's Day to my amazing dad and father in law! I have truely been blessed!

Mother's Day 2012

When I was little I loved to pretend that every kiddo I babysat, my little brothers and sisters, and every doll I owned was my own. I loved kids and wanted 8 of my own...until I got married and realized that it was a possibility!! My mom was such a great example of selfless love and dedication and everyday I am so grateful for the time I had with her. I do wish that I could call her and ask her so many questions but know that she puts her arms around me at times and gives me the comfort I need from her! I miss her terribly.

I am so lucky and blessed to have my 3 yahoos. I couldn't have asked for any better!! I thank the Lord each day for trusting these little spirits to me and ask that I can be the mom that they deserve! I am very happy that my desire to be a mom was able to become my life!

Cute Kids

I know....family picture overload! I had the kids pictures done a month before the family pictures. They turned out so stinkin cute even though my kids....especially Cameron...were sicker than dogs! I love my kids so much and these pictures sure make me smile!!

Family Pictures 2012

Back in April, Ricci and her family were in town from Arizona. I always love it when they are here! The kids have such a good time together and I love having Ricci and Jim around! We were able to get everyone together for family pictures. Thank you Mindy for putting up with all of us. You did a great job!