Just looking through old pictures and found some I truly love of my kids. I love them all but some get to you more than others. In the pic of Jared his face just looks so soft and sweet and it shows how much he loves the dog (child #2). Jayden's pic is right before she got her tonsils out. That was such a hard day for mom and dad because she was so excited and had no idea what she was in for. Kate's pic is just her sitting in Nauvoo happy as she always was at that age. And Christian's pic is recently (almost 3 months) and shows his little sweet personality coming out. For all he has been through in his short little life he sure is a happy little guy.

Messy manners, anyone?
Have you ever gotten so disgusted with your kids and their manners? I had had enough and one night decided to have a no manners/messy manners night. All the usual utensils were taken away. The next night they did think a little more about having manners. Very messy but fun.

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Just thinking of my mom and her memories lately. This is not an anniversary of her death or anything - just because. For any of you who didn't know Hawaii was my mom's dying wish. Everyone helped her get there along with her children and spouses. We could never thank everyone enough for those last final memories with her. She lived to make it there and passed 4 days after we returned. Trip of a lifetime. Wonderful memories.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all our friends and family!