January...Michael is a teenager

Michael turned 13, yep we have another teenager - Michael has always been a go getter:)
He has a great smile and laugh - he is HAPPY and shares that happiness with others. He is a
perfectionist - a great artist. He loves sports -He got up this morning at 6:00am to go work on his shot at the gym - He's a hardworker....has alot of heart - I love that!! I would have to say football and basketball are his favorite sports - depends on the season... - Michael is a loyal brother, he is faithful and has a powerful spirit. I will always remember the time when he seperated his shoulder after many weeks of trying to heal - going to the doctor for his last visit and the Dr. giving him permission to play in his football pads..when we got out to the van I glanced over at him and he had his eyes closed saying a silent prayer. I love that attitude of grattitude he has. Michael brings a lite in our home that has touched all of us. We are so grateful to our Heavenly Father for sending us such a choice spirit.

Michael has such nice friends - One of his friends made this candy bouquet for him for his BIRTHDAY.

Michael loves traditions - he planned another birthday party this year and had some friends over to the house for a movie party. Love this CHILD:)

Love these guys....

The morning of January 1st, 2011 Trav and I left Enterprise and headed for Vegas for our little getaway anniversary. As we approached main street we noticed there was some emergency vehicles heading our way. We pulled over to the side of the road and let them pass - We ended up following the emergency vehicles out of town since that was the road we had to take to go to Las Vegas. Well, about 3 or 4 miles out of town there was a bad accident - a head-on -collision. with one women lossing her life. As we watched this unfold I couldn't help to think about how fragile life is. How important relationships are. The lady that passed away was a member of our community - had 14 children and just 65 years old. I had the opportunity to attend her funeral yesterday....What an amazing WOMEN!! Really got me thinking...

I love these spirits the lord has entrusted me with. My greatest desire as a mother is to make sure they know the plan that our Heavenly Father has for each of us - to be happy and obey the commandments - to be their BEST selves. I love this time of year to ponder the new goals we have for the upcoming year - a new start in many ways. I love this great community that welcomes us in and shares with us the simple things in life that money can't buy. Hard work, dedication and service...the neighbor that helps shovel a snowy walk or searches out a forgotten friend-many plates of goodies through the holiday and well wishes from friends and families. We are excited for a New year - to watch or children grow and learn. We hope you all enjoyed your holidays. Thanks for the Christmas, Holiday cards and news letters. We love catching up on all the new things. Happy New Year!!

15 years BABY!!!

Trav and I celebrated our 15th wedding anniversary December 30th. We went to Las Vegas and enjoyed a yummy buffet, and stayed at the Hilton Hotel. He's my favorite person ever:) I love him for who he is and the man he has become. He treats me so good and I can feel his friendship and love. He just gets me....he knows the desires of my heart and helps me accomplish my goals. He makes me laugh - love to watch him with our boys. He is such a good dad - He works hard for his family - he has a good balance between family and work time. He doesn't sweat the small stuff - I'm lucky to be married to this man and get to spend eternity with him and our family:)

Christmas Greetings...

Aiden is such a fun boy. He brings so much love and excitement into our home. I love the magic of Christmas and that he still BELIEVES:)!!

Aiden and Tanner in Salt Lake

Christmas.....

We drove down to Salt Lake City Christmas day and stayed with Trav's grandmother. Trav's parents came the 26th- It was so fun to catch up with Nana and Papa. Had some great chats and appreciate the love they have given us over the years. We love them so much and can't wait until we see them this Summer.

The Holidays....

Enjoyed the boys helping out with the decorations this year - Always fun to pull out the decorations from years past...the boys were so helpful and excited.

We are lucky to live just a block/trail away from my sister and her 6 kids, but we also only live 45 minutes from my brothers(Matthew) kids as well - actually in our same school district. We were thrilled to have them come spend a few days with us during the holidays..including Christmas Eve.

This picture was taken during half/time of my Nephew's(Jake) basketball game. So fun to see all the cousins out on the court together.

Spent lots of time at the Church gym during Christmas break playing ball with the cousins and friends.