Hanging out with Dad!!

This is so cute I just had to share... James came home from work the other day and decided to munch on some chips.. Well his two girls wanted some too... For those of you who did not believe me that Savannh loves Hot Cheetos here she is sitting next to Dad eating Hot Cheetos with Katelenn...

4th article of fatih!!

4 We believe that the first principles and aordinances of the Gospel are: first, bFaith in the Lord Jesus Christ; second, cRepentance; third, dBaptism by eimmersion for the fremission of sins; fourth, Laying on of ghands for the hgift of the Holy Ghost.


My family and I had the honor to attend our Nephew Caleb's baptism this past weekend. He just turned 8 in January and seemed to be ready for this day to come. The week prior I took the time to ponder the meaning of baptism and remembered my own experience on my baptismal day. I remember the joy I had in my heart. I also remember that I was in such peace with my decision, and now know the wonderful things that come from this gospel. I remembered that I was so happy to have the family come from far away to be witnesses to this occasion in my life. I have to look back and even though it was only 6yrs ago I felt those same warm feelings of love, kindness, overwhelming emotions that are hard to explain.. I was so proud of my nephew that he knew that his Heavenly Father wanted him to be baptized, so that one day he can return home to him again. Way to go Caleb!!

Dress Up!!

Playing with Savannah is very easy. She likes to play kitchen and dress up... Today she wanted on the beads and the shoes which is a new thing for her .. She would spin around and want to see herself after I took a picture.. Look out world here comes Princess Savannah!!!

Praise to the man!

I am grateful for the man Gordon B. Hinkley who has passed away, but I do know that he is up sitting next to the prophets before him. I have been overwhelmed with his passing, and talking to my oldest who is 6 feel that his work is not done. Gordon B. Hinkley has done a great many things that will continue to go forward. I am so blessed to have had his guidance for these few years as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I say praise to the man, because he had a good life, and was such an uplifting person to hear and see. Katelynn was saddened too, but said "mommy that means he is with heavenly father and Jesus Christ what an honor he will have". I thought WOW she is right he is up there right now looking down upon us, and conversing with the lord about his great deeds... The love that I have for our beloved prophet will continue with the fond memories of his work here on this earth, and I do have to say I will miss his humor at General Conference.

Our little Princess??

OK OK I have to share this with you all. Katelynn is our little tomboy which is perfectly fine, but when the school needed her to have a long wavy skirt to wear for the Christmas Performance I was in panic mode. Thanks to Sister Vance for the skirt Katelynn is a beautiful Princess, and all grown up.. She doesn't even look like the same little girl.. The funny thing about this is I had to put the skirt straps around Katelynn's arms, and tie it in the back so it would fit her properly.. It was so funny, but you could not tell..I think she cleans up pretty nicely.. We are so proud of her she did well on her program too the little boy she was standing next to was her dance partner.. Katelynn is going to be a knock out, but only if she wants to be..

Christmas Tradition!!

Every year on December 1st Santa's little elf( Jeffrey) leaves us Christmas pajamas.. The kids were so excited to recieve there pajamas, and that we matched.. Savannah although was sleeping while we were taking the pictures, so I am adding a cute christmas outfit for church.. Another tradition that we have is making our Gingerbread house. This year was so much fun with the kids putting in there input of what should be put on the house, and making of the sign which was Katelynn's Idea.. Great Idea Katelynn... I love traditions.. I hope these are things that our children will take with them when they start their own families...

Much to be thankful for!!

This year we have much to be thankful for; our three wonderful children, and our families. We were able to go home this year for Thanksgiving and be with my mother, and sister and her now official hubby!! We are so very grateful that we have family as you will see James' family is still growing 16 grandkids wow!!! When we were at my mom's house Katelynn and I made homemade place settings and napkin holders, which was so much fun to do, but I do have to say Katelynn got tired and I had to finish them.. I guess after the stamping part the putting together wasn't as fun...LOL I have to laugh she is getting so big and wants to be more involved, but only to a certain extent..














Going to James' parents house is always fun with all the neices and nephews aunts and uncles. As you can see while the woman are in the kitchen the men are playing war games.. What fun they have doing this. I am so grateful for family, and knowing that we will all be with our heavenly father together makes it more worth it. Thanks for a great visit this year to all of you.