Time Flies . .  

Monday, March 16, 2009


I can' believe it is already the middle of March. I haven't been keeping up on my blogging very good lately. So here's some pictures from the last few weeks.

Sienna was really wanting held all day. You moms know how that goes. I was trying to get some laundry done. After taking the clothes out of the drier I set Sienna on top of them so I could put another load in. The warmth of the clothes put her right to sleep.
We were up in Salt Lake last weekend for Grandma Brown's birthday party. A couple of days later it was Fred's birthday as well. We got him some pirate gear to go with his new boat " The Black Pearl". The boys thought it was so much fun. We can't wait to join the pirate crew and take a ride on the notorious pirate ship.

Grandma Brown had a stroke on her 86th birthday and passed away a few days later. We are so happy for her. I know she was ready to go and is probably really enjoying being with Grandpa again. Her funeral was on Saturday. Steve and I felt very blessed to be able to participate. Steve gave the family prayer and then the life history. I just did a piano solo. I was so proud of Steve. He's such a great example to his family. I know that someday his steadfast example will really pay off.

I do have to share one funny thing from the weekend. Parker asked Steve's mom where grandma was. Jeannine told him that she was with Jesus. Parker left for a few minutes then came back and told her, "Grandma, I can't find Jesus anywhere here." I guess he thought that if Grandma was with Jesus and he could see her then he ought to be able to see Jesus too. I love what kids say. It's one of my favorite parts of being a parent.


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Just to Let Everyone Know . . .  


Steve wanted a way to let some of his family know when we are blessing Sienna without making them feel pressure to come. Here's what I came up with.

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How Do Kids Get So Smart?  

Monday, February 23, 2009

Kids pick up on so many things. How does a 3 year old know what part of the cinnamon roll is the best?

Bronsen was so proud of his rainbow monster mask with the scary mouth.

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Couldn't Resist!  

Monday, February 16, 2009

Every picture I have from birth to age 5 I was dressed in red. Now I know why. Dark haired girls are so cute in red. I just couldn't resist posting these pictures, she's changing so fast.

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She's Here!!!!  

Friday, February 13, 2009

Meet Sienna!!

She was 19" long and weighed 8 pounds 12 ounces.
We are so excited to have her here.

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A Friendly Venture  

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Most of us usually need a little something to help us think of others and I thought this sounded like tons of fun. I'm so thankful for all of you other women who have such great ideas. You're wonderful.


The Rules
1. Be one of the first THREE bloggers to leave a comment on this post, which then entitles you to a handmade item from me - something crafty or yummy, who knows?! 2. Winners must post this challenge on their blog, meaning that they will Pay It Forward, creating a handmade gift -anything!- for the first THREE bloggers who leave a comment on their post about this giveaway!3. The gift that you send to your friends can be from any price range and you have 365 days to make/ship your item. This means you should be willing to maintain your blog at least until you receive your gift and have shipped your gifts. And, remember: It’s the Spirit and the Thought That Count!4. When you receive your gift, please feel free to blog about it, sharing appropriate pictures and comments! If you are not one of the Top Three Commenters on this post, you can still play along.Go ahead and start your own Pay It Forward chain, and encourage your blogging friends to do the same! SO, REMEMBER...Pay it forward!P.S. If you are one of the first three and don't have a blog to post on I have come up with a wonderful idea. Take the next three friends that call you just to chat and Pay It Forward to them! Then challenge them to do the same :) Let's help make this a wonderful world to live in and show our friends how much we care for them :)

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Thanks A Bunch!!  

Monday, February 9, 2009


So I'm not usually one for posting about how great and wonderful I think my husband and kids are, but today I just have to make an exception. They all deserve the biggest thanks ever.

Thanks Steve for taking such good care of me while I've been sick this week.
Thanks Steve for loving me despite me not wearing makeup or doing my hair for a whole week.
Thanks Steve for coming home at lunch today just to make sure I was doing better.
Thanks Steve for mopping the floor and cleaning the bathroom so that I'm not stressed just in case I go into labor.
Thanks Steve for helping me clean up the boys' throw up time after time.
Thanks Steve for worrying about meals.
Thanks Steve for sleeping with the window open last night while there was snow falling just so that I could sleep better.
Thanks Steve for trying to do everything you could to make me feel better.
And thanks to my wonderful boys for getting me kleenexes, drinks, cough drops, pillows, and whatever else I asked for. I have been so well taken care of this week.
I love you guys!

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