Wednesday, August 6, 2008

More Family!


Here are some of my nieces and nephews! They are all getting so old, it makes me feel really old to know that they are teenagers and some are already getting married off. I am so proud of all of them. They are so talented and wonderful! From left to right: Alexa, Chelsie, Jordan, Ty and Emily.

Monday, August 4, 2008


Here they are!

Cortney and Denton had their California reception this week! They look so happy together. It was wonderful to see almost every one of my brothers and sisters at the reception and almost all of my nieces and nephews! We are so excited about the family reunion in a couple of weeks. We also look forward to celebrating my Mom and Dad's 50th Wedding Anniversary soon. Here are some pictures from the wedding reception. Cousins, Brothers, Sisters, Nieces and Nephews... it's wonderful to be surrounded by those you love!

Monday, July 28, 2008

The HOUSE is spinning!!!!


Lizzy and her cousin on the water slide...




This was so funny for me to watch these two kids that were born within a month of each other and their different personalities! Davis spent the whole time going up and down the same slide, the same way and made it look like it was his duty! It is definately my side of the family that he has taken after, namely, my brother, Will (Routines do not change, otherwise, we are extremely out of our element). The only variation was the side he would exit. Lizzy would go up and down the slide and then would want to go and do the same thing the older kids were doing, so she'd follow them around a little and eventually would come back and join Davis with his routine. It's such a blast to watch the cousins together. Sometimes I get teary eyed watching them together they love each other so much. We are so fortunate to be so close to so much family.

Meliah, Christian and Lizzy recently spent the day with Grandma and Grandpa and Aunt Kerri and their cousins there too. They got to see a movie and go swimming. Grandma brought them all back home too. I sure appreciated a day to take care of some things at home. I wonder why we can't continue to laugh and scream and hug and hop around when we (as adults) see each other. What happens to us? Aaron and I were just able to get away to go to the temple and the kids got to stay with my mom for the day! They sure do get spoiled having so much family around. WE LOVE YOU!


Emma Smith, My Story movie in Oroville

I just thought I would let you know that the Emma Smith Movie is on Monday, July 28th at 6:30pm and 8:30 pm in Oroville (Feather River Cinemas). It will also be shown on Monday, August 4th at the same time and place. This movie is well worth it... you won't be disappointed! For those of you that are not nearby, here is the link for other showings:

http://www.candlelightmedia.com/emma/showtimes.html

Families are Forever!

Families are Forever!
What a great blessing

I sure do love my family!

I sure do love my family!

Our 3 little ones!

Our 3 little ones!
We have been so blessed!!!

My parenting plan!!

I have been thinking a lot lately of what I need to teach my kids to help them become independant physically, spiritually and mentally so when they turn 18 they will be able to survive on their own. The last 9 years has flown by so quickly I can't believe it. Nine more years and my first child will be old enough to be on his own. That is a real wake up call for a mother who hasn't prepared her children for those important days. I realize that I have gone on way to long without a list of what needs to be learned and done by what age so that my kids will not be horrified when they get out into the world alone. So, I've come up with a list of most everything I can think of that would be important for my kids to know and learn and what ages they should be capable. Of course, every child is different and is capable of different things at different ages. Some learn things faster and are more motivated. Others would like to just live in the home cave for the rest of their lives and have no motivation to do any of it. So, I am including my fairly flexible plan. But if you let too many years slip by, you may need to up the work to fit everything in. I got most of my ideas from a very experienced LDS author (Merilee Boyack) who has raised several children successfully! So, hopefully you find this as helpful as I do!