A Better Day

This is my Kennedy who is always so happy. According to her everything went wrong yesterday. This morning I noticed some added notes to our family calendar on day Jan. 12(yesterday). If you can't read it it says "hate this day--Kennedy". I was totally laughing that she signed her name too it, to make sure we all knew who it was.

Here are a few things she said went wrong: I had to sit out at recess because I forgot an important paper for school. I barely got to play on the computer. Luke broke one of my pencils. Mom would not let me have a popsicle. Brynn played with my favorite toy. Dad was teasing me. I have to wait 2 days for my Daddy Daughter Date.

OH the hardships of being 8 years old. Kennedy I hope you have a better day today! I love you!

Southern CA Sunsets

We've been having some beautiful sunsets here in Yucaipa. We had to catch this one on camera and share! It makes you realize there is someone much bigger than us.

Luke

We got the official word today that Luke has a "clean bill of health"! We are so excited to put this cancer scare behind us. To hear your son may have Leukemia was a very trying and humbling time etched in our memory. Our boy will grow up healthy and strong. I couldn't imagine a better way to round out the year 2009. Thank you to all who prayed for my Luke.

Beach Pictures

My sister came into town from UT back in November and offered to take our pictures. I could not miss this chance, she has gotten so talented with the camera. We had such a fun time taking these. Liz even designed our Christmas card this year. I told her it PAYS to be her sister! Love ya LIZZIE!!

Merry Christmas 2009

I LoVe ChRiStMaS 2009

I love Christmas time! It is such a special time of year for everyone. On Christmas Eve we were able to have over my sweet friend Amy and her two girls since their dad was working that night. We had yummy soup, bread, and a gift exchange. Later Clint's family joined us for the program and our family gift exchange. I love spending Christmas Eve with family.

Friends & Cousin's

Travis got a "Bishop" call that night for someone who needed a blessing at the hospital. We tried to hurry through our night so he could get to the hospital before it closed. I can't say I wasn't a bit bummed out that he had to leave us on Christmas Eve (of all nights)! When your husband is a bishop you need to support him through thick and thin and this was a "thick" part. I just had to try and think of the lonely man in the hospital, and how much he needed a blessing.

When Travis was gone and I had gotten the kids tucked in, I noticed a couple of things. This is how I found Drew sleeping in his bed that night. Very festive.
Then I found this box by Kennedy's spot where Santa was to leave her toys. For the past month she has informed us that her "Cub Alive" was pregnant and due on Christmas. She made a hospital room in this box and those are the barbie nurses assisting her cub. I know you are all dieing to know the ending: a "Baby Cub Alive" was laying by her mom Cub Alive in the morning. Good work Barbie's!

Christmas Morning Picture's

Kamryn loves her baby and tutu.

Drew loves his Batcave.

Luke is excited about his bike.

Kennedy & the new cub.

Brynn thrilled at her new barbie camper.

We had such a wonderful day. Hopefully 2010 can be another fulfilled and happy year.

Oh Drew

This is one of Drew's favorite things to do:

Drew whispers: "Mommy kiss me"

I kiss him

Drew yells: "Dad, I kissed your wife!"