First Violin Lesson

This kid loves anything music!

I bought this little violin when Bree first started. The other kids didn't seem to care much for it, but Kate LOVES it. She shakes with excitement when we get it out and cries for 10 minutes when we put it away. I hope she follows in her big sister's footprints with that one.

Abby's Birthday Part 2

Well, we tried! None of us were feeling well and 4 of us ended up with the flu. (even though we had flu shots) I didn't feel like making a cake, so I bought one at last minute. Abby wouldn't touch it, she said it made her nauseous! Kate was the only one feeling good and she was ready to eat the whole cake herself.

I guess sometimes ya gotta get sick, sorry it was on your Birthday Ab. You were a good sport!

First Modeling Job!

My AMAZING Neighbor needed some girls for product shots and of course these girls were more than happy to do it. These were just for fun!

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Happy Birthday Abby

I don't know where I'd be without my Abby. She is so important to this household and usually my right hand girl. It's like having a personal assistant when she's around. She anticipates what I need before I do. And what a natural with Kate, I think she is the only kid around here that changes diapers, and doesn't mind it.

She is sharp as a tack, and some how came with book smarts and common sense. She is also funny as can be and really gets us laughing. Her loves are playing the piano and soccer, her challange is trying to learn Spanish to catch up with the rest of her class who started 3 years ahead of her. I am so proud of her!
We love ya Abbs!

Love this!

I'm stealing this off someone else's blog, but it's too good not to share.


My life is but a weaving
between my Lord and me;
I cannot choose the colors,
He worketh steadily.
Oft times He weaveth sorrow,
And I, in foolish pride,
Forget He sees the upper,
And I the under side.

Not 'til the loom is silent
and the shuttles cease to fly,
Shall God unroll the canvas
and explain the reason why.
The dark threads are as needful
in the Weaver's skillful hand,
As the threads of gold and silver
in the pattern He has planned.
He knows, He loves, He cares,
nothing this truth can dim.
He gives His very best to those
who leave the choice with Him.

~Author Unknown

Family Picture

This was unplanned, but we were all there and my brother Gary had his camera:)

Winter Break Favorites

Jam sessions at Uncle Greg an Aunt Erin's

Christmas eve Jammies

Our annual train ride to temple square.


Gift giving with the kids-

We have so many fabulous neighbors that we do a fundraiser instead of neighbor gifts, but we bend a little and every kid gets to pick one family to give something to.

Instead of a gingerbread house the kids made a gingerbread manger scene. It looks simple but it took all day!

After Christmas we took a tour through the LDS humanitarian center. It was a great way end the holiday. The kids even used part of their Christmas money and put together hygiene kits.

Man the holidays flew by fast this year, but we sure had some fun times.

Happy New Year!