Lovely Lilly

Looking dreamy in her blessing dress. She kept drifting off to sleep

 Learning how to smile! Its hard to catch her smiling with the camera. She always gets a curious look when you pull it out.

I look so much like my mom in this one. It's funny because I never think of myself as looking like either of my parents, but I can see a lot of my mom in my face here. I don't know why it surprises me but I find little traits that remind me of my mom all the time. I'll say something and it sounds just like her. I'm so blessed to be like such a wonderful lady!

Happy Happy Birthday May and Thomas!

 May and Thomas are 6 and 2! We got together at the park for cupcakes and ice cream.

                                        Lots of wonderful cousins!

 Betsy with ice cream on her nose and that permanent smile of her's. She is the definition of joy-full

My big boy with cake on his face. He is growing so fast. He is the sweetest, tender hearted little boy! Life has been a little hard lately with mama so busy with Lilly. He calls her Lolly and loves her a lot.

Back to School!

May on her first day of the first grade.

I can't believe that summer break is over! I can't believe that my daughter is dressed in something I could have worn when I went to first grade. I sure miss her when she's gone, and I sure wouldn't miss the tired, cranky girl that comes home after a long day. She eventually gets used to the early hours, but for the first few weeks it is kind of rough for everyone. May is definitely a sleep-in type of girl, bless her! 

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times...

+ Mathan and I just celebrated 7 years of marital bliss. We had such a lovely weekend. We have been so   very blessed and life is so good. Home can be a heaven on earth.
- Someone I love is going through hard, hard times and my heart is breaking for her.
+ Last night as I put Lilly to bed I shed a tear of joy for this sweet little life. I love her so much!
- I don't know how, but I always seem to forget how hard it is to do something from start to finish when there is a newborn around. I forget how demanding even the best of babies can be.
+ I helped teach the 5th Sunday lesson and really felt good about how I did. I know that Heavenly Father takes our weak efforts and  somehow accomplishes his work. So many people were so nice and complimented my lesson.
- We have mice. (shudder)  Send help.
+ We have work
- It is out of town. Again... send help