Happy Birthday Ethan!

Today is my Hubby's Birthday! He is 28 year old today. It is a lot of fun having Ethan and Brookie's birthday so close together. When I was pregnant with Brookie Ethan was actually wishing that she would be born on his birthday so they could celebrate together, what a sweet dad.
I have known Ethan for 11 years now and I am so happy to still be with him. I had no clue that meeting him 11 years ago that he would be my husband. The first time we hung out we never left each others side. The dating years were so fun and the wedding years have been, well I won't go into to much mushy detail but they have been GREAT! I couldn't ask for a better husband for me and a more wonderful daddy for my girls. And when we do fight, there is no one else I would rather fight with. He is my world and the love of my life.

Happy Birthday Honey, Love You!

Brookie's Party Turning 1!

Mommy and Brookie!

Brookie's b-day party was a lot of fun! We had family and friends to help us celebrate. Did you notice Brookie's big flower on her head? This was our little tribute to Kamber. On Kamber's last birthday I put a pink flower on her head that was the same size and everyone made fun of me for it. Now the flower is something that everyone loves because it is a reminder of Kamber.

Thanks everyone for all the help and making Brookie's birthday special. We all love you Brookie so very very much!

Brookie, sisters, and grandma Madeline


Yummy Cupcake! Trying to touch the flame.

Grandma Teri and Brookie being silly.

Today is a Special Day

Today is Brookie's Birthday! She is one today! We are so glad to have Brookie a part of our family. She brings us all so much joy! We love you Brookie and hope you have a fun day with your family.

Easter Pageant

Last night we went to the temple for the Easter Pageant. It has been years since I have gone. Since I have always had a couple of young ones I didn't ever want to fight my kids among the crowds. This year I thought that the timing would be perfect.



We have taught our girls of the life of Christ and that he died for us but that he was resurrected and that is how we get to live with Heavenly Father again. It is one thing to tell a child and it is another for them to see the life of Christ. It started with the angels and I could tell that they were glued. They kept there eyes on the stage the whole time. You could feel the spirit that was there and I was glad that my girls could experience that feeling once again.



When we got in the car I asked them what they learned. Kylie always has interesting answers.

Kylie said: I learned not to talk while they are a talking. And that they are not real people they were just wearing costumes.



Tayler said: I liked it.



Me: Didn't you learn anything about Chirst?



Tayler and Kylie: Yes! He died and then he lives again and goes in to Heaven!



Perfect!



This morning I asked Kylie again, did you like the Pageant?



Kylie: Yes



Me: Isn't it neat that after you die that you get to go to Heaven and also see Kamber again?

Kylie: Yes, but Jesus just went on the roof with the angels then was lifted in the air and then the lights went off and he went back on the roof and then down to the ground.

Kylie is so silly.

I've Been Spinning

Have any of you had Vertigo? My answer is YES. Holy Cow, my world has been spinning for the past week! I have been so dizzy that I was throwing up and couldn't even see straight. Finally, today I can focus and sit up long enough to do a post. I don't think I have ever felt so sick with out being sick, if that makes any sense. Thank goodness for good friends, family and husband to help me through this crazy week. Thanks to all those that have been so willing to help!
Love to all.

Maybe a little to Honest!

For the past month and a half I have been working out with my sister in laws. My brother in law Spencer has been putting us through what we like to call NFL Boot camp. Yeah! I don't think my booty, arms, legs, stomach has ever burned so bad in my entire life. He is kicking our butts into shape. My problem area I would say is my booty but it is looking so much better. I have had a lot of compliments on how I look and I am happy with with how I look also.

Well, there is nothing like a child to humble you. As I have said before Kylie is my brutally honest child. Don't ever ask her opinion unless you REALLY want to hear it. This particular day I had to hear her opinion without even posing a question. I was walking into my bathroom with her following behind me. Here is our conversation:

Kylie: Are you going to workout?
Me: Yes.
Kylie: Well your butt jiggles.
Me: ( Standing with my mouth open)
Kylie: You need to make your butt smaller.
Me: Really, thanks Kylie.
Kylie: ( smile on her face)

If that's not more motivation I don't know what is.
I don't think Kylie was trying to be mean, but she seems to notice any flaws. And I would have to say that my butt is not that BIG but, maybe it does jiggle a bit :)

Dear Brookie

Brookie,
What a blessing you are to our family. We all love you so very much. You are such a fun little girl and we are starting to see your fun personality. I love to stare into your big blue eyes. You always have a big smile on your face with your tongue sticking out. It is fun to hear you say Dada, though I wish at least one of my kids would say Mama first. I love that you are such a daddy's girl and it is so cute to watch you and him together.
I hope you will always know what a ray of sunshine you are for our family especially after the loss of your sister Kamber. I hope you always know how much Kamber loved you. She loved to play with you and hold you. She would show off for you to make you smile. You use to watch her so closely and I know that you are good friends and will be even though she is not here.
Remember we all love you very much and we are so happy to have you!

Love,
Mommy