On the move

Andrew stands at the couch and can move from the coffee table and around the table.

He's growing up so fast!

Know it all

Karissa quotes of the day.

"I hate church! God is great, God is good, blah blah...I know it all!"

"I'm not allergic to peanuts anymore! Miss Thompson will be so proud!"

"Mom, is it hard being a Mom?"
When I replied yes, she shrugged and walked away.

Right now

Karissa is reading this book to Addison.  I love to listen to her read.  She has great intonation and does her best to sound out big words.  Plus she always lulls Addi to sleep.

This is BLISS!

Career day

Yes, that was me that let my daughter dress up as a ballerina for career day at school. There are some battles I choose to let go.

9 months old

And into everything!

Andrew you are such a relaxed and easy baby.  You are up for anything and totally go with the flow. 

At 9 months old your head rests on my shoulder and your feet lay flat on my thighs.  You are so tall.  All the neighborhood kids adore you.  Not to mention their parents.  Oh and your sisters are your biggest fans.  Somehow when you enter the room you brighten everyone's mode.

We love you so much and can't imagine life without you!

Decisions = Destiny

"Life's journey is not traveled on a freeway devoid of obstacles, pitfalls, and snares. Rather, it is a pathway marked by forks and turnings. Decisions are constantly before us. To make them wisely, courage is needed: the courage to say, 'No,' the courage to say, 'Yes.' Decisions do determine destiny. The call for courage comes constantly to each of us. It has ever been so, and so shall it ever be."


--Thomas S. Monson

As we start the new year I can't help but look back at the past few years and think about the road that has led me to today. 

I love this quote.  Each decision we make determines our destiny.  What kinds of decisions are you making?

Here are a few decisions I've made for this year;

• Feeling good about the things I do
•  At the end of each day write down 3 things that happened that day I am thankful for
•  Read my scriptures every day
•  Family prayer
• Stop judging people
• Temple Attendance and Genealogy
• Being more patient

And finally - making wise decisions.