Serenity's 1st Scrapbook Page

Serenity made her own scrapbook page today. She did EVERYTHING by herself...she even used the Herma adhesive to stick the pictures on. The only thing I did was help her with the cutting. She loved decorating with buttons. She was soooo proud...me too!

What is a true friend?

To me a true friend is someone you can count on no matter what. Someone you feel comfortable around just being you. To me it is so hard to make a true friend. It seems like I am able to make lots of "friends/aquaintances", but a true friend is a little more complex. Sometimes I feel that I have made a true friend, but then something happens that makes it obvious that maybe I thought we were closer than we actually were. I know I am being vague, but just needed to vent a little. One thing for sure, I do have a handful of true friends that mean the world to me...you know who you are...they're the ones where it doesn't matter if we haven't talked in awhile we can just pick up where we left off. They are always there when I need them and they know they can call me ANYtime for ANYthing. Love you guys!

Just a few stickers

Serenity decided to decorate herself with stickers tonight before bed. She is so funny. Landen kept coming in for a close up when I tried to take a picture of him...this is the only picture where you can actually see his whole face.

A Simple Prayer

So, Dougie is in Vail, Colorado hitting the slopes and shmoozing with doctors for the next 4 days and I am here trying to get this house cleaned. Somehow I think he got the better end of the deal. I am FINALLY almost finished painting our wall in the living room. I had no idea when I started this project that it would take this long, but that is often the case with my "projects". My Daddy, the wonderful man that he is, came down today to help me with some things. Thanks Dad! I have come to the conclusion that we are in some desperate need of a family snow day. Tonight during family prayer, Ren was repeating everything I said (as usual) except this time she added a little extra prayer of her own. After I asked Heavenly Father to help us to be able to get a good night sleep, Ren added, "and that we can go to the snow." It took everything in me to not bust up laughing. (Sigh!) Out of the mouths of babes...my sweet Serenity!

Heart Day

We had a great valentine's day. Serenity and Landen each got a little watering can because they love watering the "planets" as Serenity says. They both were enjoying the warm sunshine. Doug and I got to go out on a date thanks to my parents. What would I do without them?! Doug and I went to eat at PF Changs and had the most delicious Mongolian beef. I can taste it now!!!! Anyways, then we went to a movie, "Because I Said So". It was pretty good...a little predictable. It was just nice to get out with just the two of us. We need to make a point of going on a date at least once a month if not more.

5 years

Well, it has been 5 years ago tonight that Danny, Misty, Doug, and I were spending the night in a MOTEL (and I do emphasize the word MOTEL). Doug was so grouchy. I don't know if it was because he clogged the toilet and had to call the front desk to bring up a plunger or what (ha ha ha!) The next morning he was in a much better mood. On Valentine's day 5 years ago we were sealed in the Oakland Temple by Elder Speed. It was a day I will never forget. I learned how truly important family is. It was a difficult day because I wasn't able to share it with my Mom and Dad, but I know that Heavenly Father wanted me there. The temple brings such peace in my life...something I don't get to experience too often. I definitely need to make more of an effort to attend more often.

Primary Activity

Today was Serenity's first Primary activity. It was a lot of fun. We made valentines and then walked to an assisted living home where we sang songs and handed out the valentines. When we came back we ate pizza and cookies. The kids really enjoyed everything. Ren loves playing with Hannah and Landen loved sweeping.