Sophia's Surgery
Several weeks ago, Sophia had her deflux surgery (for the 2nd time). She was such a good patient! I took a few pictures to help document the experience.Here she is with her "giggle juice" starting to...
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We spent October 31st with our good friends, the Ryans. The kids & dads had a great time inhaling the steam from the homemade rootbeer! The moms made homemade pizza and caramel apple dip. Yum! We...
View Articlea day for noah
Yesterday was a great day for Noah! Right before lunch, he called me from his teacher's cell phone to tell me he won his class spelling bee! He was so excited, he was shaking! His teacher told him that...
View Articlevisit #1
Sophia was just a little hesitant.She asked for a Webkinz bird.(notice the goodie bag that Mrs. Claus gave her. It was FULL of candy and treats! I guess it is good to know that our HOA dues go to...
View Articlescenes from Christmas
Yes, Santa brings Reese's Puffs cereal every year - Yum!Just before bed on Christmas Eve in their brand new pajamas.I think they are a little bit excited!
View Articlekung fu
This movie has been quite the inspiration at our house. On Sunday morning, this was my view as I sat on the couch...They LOVE pretending to do kung fu fighting! And, yes, there have been some injuries...
View Articletoday
Ok, so Donna is going to kill me for posting this picture. I will admit that it is not a very good one, but it is the most recent picture I have!Anyway, today is my fabulous friend, Donna's, birthday!...
View Articleawards
We have had some fun award winners at our house, lately!First, Sophia was given a Jazzy Jag award in December.Noah got the same award at the end of January!Then, Sophia was given the "Tipps Citizen"...
View ArticleHappy Valentine's Day!
This is the fabulous note I received from Sophia today. I LOVE it! I think my favorite part is where she calls me "Mama." She and Lleyton still call me that and I hope it never stops. What stumped me...
View ArticleColor Guard
Alexandra participates in the Color Guard Club at her middle school.These pictures are from a recent performance.They use rifles and flags. She does so well with this! I am so impressed.(it is...
View Articlethe greatest
Lleyton plays t-ball. When playing 1st base, we notice he talks to all of the players on the opposing team. When Corey asked him what he says to them, he said, "We are going to beat you guys, because I...
View Articlehis first talk
A few weeks ago, Lleyton gave his first talk in Primary. He did such a good job! He was so excited. All year long, he has been very upset when his siblings have been assigned to give talks and he...
View Articlegrowing up
Last month, Corey and I were able to attend the temple with the youth in our ward. This was Alexandra's first visit to the temple. What a beautiful experience to be in such a sacred place with your...
View Articlebeautiful poetry
I received a planted flower and poem from Sophia today. I want to always remember these little Mother's Day poems. They are so sweet!Mommycooking, reading, sleepingin the houseat the grocery storein...
View Articlemother's day
What a wonderful Mother's Day I have had! Sleeping in, pancakes for breakfast, handmade books, cards, paper chains, poems and mix cd's, time to read in bed, yummy dinner and an evening of family...
View Article"rock and grohl"
Corey loves The Foo Fighters. So, for our 15th wedding anniversary, one of his gifts was a handmade finger puppet of David Grohl, the lead singer! How clever am I? No, I didn't make it. I found it on...
View Articlewicked
Last night, Corey took me to see the musical Wicked! I have been wanting to see it for a really long time. He surprised me with tickets for my birthday. What a wonderful husband I have! It was so much...
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