Look who we saw at the San Diego Zoo???

FEBRUARY THOUGHT

"BEHAVE SO THAT THE AROMA OF YOUR ACTIONS MAY ENHANCE THE GENERAL SWEETNESS OF THE ATMOSPHERE." Henry David Thoreau

Thought for the week...

"As you create a home, don't get distracted with a lot of things that have no meaning for you or your family. Don't dwell on your failures, but think about your successes. Have joy in your home. Have joy in your children. Have joy in your husband. Be grateful for the journey." - Marjorie Pay Hinckley

I think these are very wise words and I want to try harder to live by them!!

Happy Birthday Sean!

Congratulations to Amy on her new calling stake YW secretary.!!! She will keep everyone and everything running and well organized and add lots of fun while doing it. Wendy is excited to know they will be at girls camp together again..Alas, we will miss them for fourth of July fireworks in Sierra Vista since our girls camp goes on over the fourth this year. Looking ahead also to June--watch for stories of family members gooing on the stake youth trek--Keith, Wendy, Steve and Carley, Russ and Katie, Amy and Dad. Mom will be starting on pioneer clothing in February and will be looking for those who want to cut and sew on outfits. Lots of fun ahead.

knitting with paige

it went well.

Spencer & Mallory

Happy 2010

2010 was brought in in style in the snow at the cabin!

Adult Christmas Names for 2010

I moved the names up on this list and came up with this for Christmas next year:

Amy has Steve

Keith has Russ

Steph has Katie

Steve has Sean

Wendy has Jess

Russ has Spence

Katie has Marlee

Jess has Steph

Sean has Amy

Spence has Keith

Marlee has Wendy

Now you have all year to do your shopping to avoid that Christmas rush!

Congratulations Spencer!

We're proud of all your hard work...now get back to school!

They'll thank me later...

Carter and Tyler...December 2009.

A cookie success!

Another year of decorating cookies at Amy's house complete. Thanks for the fun everyone!

Dad's boyhood home

This is the house Dad moved to when he was six years old--59 years ago. It is located in Great Neck, New York. He spent the rest of his life there till he married and joined the Air Force. He had many wonderful experiences living here with his parents and brother Carl. HAPPY 65TH BIRTHDAY FRANK--and many more happy years ahead.

I'm learning....

Jessica is teaching me how to use the blog...hopefully I will start posting more soon.

*Above picture is Frank with all his grandsons in 2006.

Had to share...

Carter made me breakfast this morning with his toy kitchen. As I was eating it I said, "this is really good, where did you learn to cook so good?" Carter replied, "umm, Stephanie."

So umm, thanks Steph for teaching Carter how to cook!

Going public...

There has been a request to go public...so here we go!!

Happy (belated) 30th Birthday!

Hope 30 is the best year yet! We love ya, Jess.....thanks for being such a great sister, daughter, friend and definitely the best aunt around!!! Happy Birthday!

Kids Christmas Exchange

Carley has Tyler

Cameron has Hunter

Caitlyn has Carter

Tanner has Reeslyn

Spencer has Cameron

Hunter has Mason

Tyler has Caitlyn

Conner has Mallory

Reeslyn has Carley

Mallory has Madison

Mason has Conner

Carter has Tanner

Madison has Spencer

Seriously???

So much for my No Shoes on the Mats rule!

Thank You

We just wanted you all to know that we are very lucky to have such a wonderful family. We appreciated all the support you showed to our family this weekend at Madison's Blessing. I personally feel so lucky to have married into such a fun, strong family. We love you all so much and miss you guys! Thanks for making the trip down to see her be blessed.