I KNOW

I don't know who all reads my blog. But today I feel impelled to share something with anyone who will listen. As I scroll through my posts and see pictures of my family, friends, and all loved ones I can't help but appreciate all the Lord has given me. I know I post a lot about my day to day things, what my little family has been up to. I don't show enough appreciation to the one who makes it all happen. I am so grateful to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I am greatful to be cealed to my family for time and all eternity. I am thankful and proud to be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I know that Christ lives. I know the church is true. I know that through the atonement we can all return to live with our Heavenly Father Again. I know President Thomas S. Monson is a living prophet on the earth today, just like in the times of old. I know temples are placed on this earth for a purpose and I believe in the work done in them. I know I can live with my Heavenly Father again if I live worthly in this life. I know I am not perfect and for that am eternally greatful for the sacrifices that have been made for me. I know the power of the priesthood and all that is can do for us. I am greatful for a husband that holds and honors his priesthood. I am greatful for a church building nearby that I can go and worship with others. I am greatful to have the spirit in my home guiding and protecting me and my family. This is my small testimony that gets stronger as I continue to work on it. Some may find this post odd, some may appreciate it. I want everyone to know what I know so here I am sharing it. I pray that everyone will someday know this for themselves. I thank those out there that have touched my life and helped make me who I am today. I thank those that continue to be examples to me and make me want to be a better person. I say this in the name of my Lord, my Savior, my brother Jesus Christ. Amen.

My Kids!

I have been doing more photography lately and really enjoying it! I decided to finally take pictures of my own kids over the weekend. Here are a few of them.

Ceramic Project

Some girlfriends and I went to Color Me Mine a week or so ago. It was so much fun! I just love that place! For those of you who might not know what it is, you go and pick a ceramic piece, paint it, and then they fire it and you pick it up a few days later. Well, I picked mine and was inspired by Matt and his love for Japan.

It's 4 smalls, square bowls that sit on a plate. I put konji on each one. The plate says love. The bowls are family, happiness, hope, and faith.

My Baby is 1

My baby turned 1 today! I can't believe it. She has grown so much and so fast. She is the cutest little girl ever. She is such a happy, smiley, smart, little girl. I love her so much! Here are some pictures over the year.

Our 4th

We have had a great weekend. Yesterday we did dinner and fireworks at my parents. It was a great day! Tyler enjoyed the fireworks (thanks for the ear plugs Grandma and Grandpa) Katie would laugh ever time a loud noise happened. She thought that was so funny!
Every grandchild (except Katie and Annie) on the tramp and loving it!

Tyler, Ret, and Oliver playing in the dirt. Which they did almost all day long!

Tutu

I made these little tutus for my nieces. They turned out so cute, but it's hard to tell. Matt wouldn't let me put them on Tyler for pictures so I made him hold them. One is a small one for my 1 year old niece, Jaylee, and one is a long one for my 6 year old niece, Sabree. Super cute!

Girls Night

Last night I got to hang out with Kristine and Kristen, my old roommates and bestest friends forever! Kristen was in town from California so we had a bbq on Tues and then the three of us went out on Wed. It was so fun! It made me realize how much I miss those two. It's been forever since we have gotten together, but the three of us picked up like we were living with eachother yesterday! I love those two girls! Thanks Kris and Kris for the fun night and for being such great friends!

Swimming

I forgot to take my camera yesterday to the pool, but got these pictures before we left. I bought this swim suit for Katie before she was born for like $1.50. She was sooooo cute! Check out that serious outy belly button. Cute!

Strawberry Days

Well, today we decided to go to Strawberry Days. Tyler was so cute! Katie was so into watching the rides and lights, she sat in the stroller and didn't make a peep the entire time. As we pulled up Tyler got so excited! His voice got higher and so did his volume. It was hilarious! He had to point out every ride to Matt and then point out each one to me too. He was talking a hundred miles an hour. Needless to say coming home was a fight. It was a fun evening as a family! My kids are so adorable! I unfortunately lost my camera a few weeks ago so I have no pictures of all of our fun adventures. Hopefully that will show up again soon. We might do the rodeo tomorrow or Saturday. We'll see. I'm sure Tyler will be overly excited about that too. That's it for now, adios!

Super Fun Weekend

We had a great weekend! It started Thursday evening. We drove to Logan and got a room there with the kids. The next day we spent in Tremonton with Matt's extended family. His aunt has horses, chickens, rabits, dogs, goats. Lets just say Tyler and Katie loved it! Matt's sweet parents watched Tyler and Katie that night while Matt and I went to Wendover with Julie and Luke. We went to the Collin Ray concert and it was so fun! It was a great concert! Saturday we went to Hill AFB and saw the air show. There were so many awesome planes and amazing tricks. Tyler and Matt were as excited as two kids at Disney Land! It was a busy busy weekend but we had a lot of fun! Of course I forgot my camera, but Matt's parents took some fun pictures so hopefully I will be able to get those soon!