Thursday, January 27, 2011

Thankful Thursday

This week, I have been thinking alot about the new song this year for Primary.  I just love the words to the 3rd verse.  

I feel the Holy Spirit as he teaches truth and right.
He comforts me in times of need; He testifies of Christ.
He speaks to me in quiet ways that fill my soul with peace.
And if I listen with my heart, I hear the Savior's voice.

I just love the way the Primary kids in our ward sing this song.  They are still learning it, but I can feel their love of music, and for their Savior when they sing it.  

I am thankful for the Holy Ghost, and the comfort that I feel when I need it.  I love that feeling that I am doing what is right.  I can feel it after an evening of FHE - however chaotic it might be.  I feel the Spirit after talking with my kids after school.  I feel that peace after we say family prayers.  I know that my Heavenly Father care for me, and sends His love through the Spirit.  It is a wonderful feeling!

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Happy Birthday Bella!!!

Today is my Bella Rose's 3rd birthday!  I can't believe it's already been 3 years since this little one came into our family!  She is a crazy, silly, sweet, chatty, loving, spunky little girl!  Enjoy the pictures from our photo shoot!  


















 look at those long eye lashes!



Look how much you've grown!

 January 25, 2008 - newborn baby.  You were born in the middle of the night!  We barely made it to the hospital in time with you!  I was sick all night Wednesday night-Thursday morning.  I went to the hospital Thursday morning and they gave me some morphine and phenegrine.  I slept that day way until 11 pm that night.  I started having contractions.  I woke up Josh and called Lacie to come over in the middle of the night (1:30 am).  Lacie watched over the sleeping kids until Grandma could get there.  We made it to the hospital with Josh speeding down the freeway, and cringing at every contraction.  We made it to the hospital, and within a short time Bella arrived at 3:24 am.  At 8 lbs even and 20 in long, she had our hearts!  
 Bella Rose at 6 months.
 Baby B at one year old
 Sweet Bells at 18 months
 My little Button at 2 years
My little monkey at 2 1/2 - her favorite age!  
And now, here you are, my BIG 3 year old!  You are a joy to have in our home!  We love your big blue eyes, sweet smile, and gorgeous blonde hair!  I love your silly run, your giggly laugh, and your quirky dances!  Your sweet Spirit, snuggly hugs and loving kisses make my day!  

 Happy Birthday Bells!  We sure love you!

Monday, January 24, 2011

Weekend Birthday Fun!

 The other day, we had Anna over to play with Kaley.  These girls are adorable together, and have so much fun.  This day, I let them pull out the dry erase markers and make window art work.  They had a blast!  We had to document their artwork.  :)

 The kids each got 5 or 6 puzzles for Christmas/birthdays.  They do puzzles almost daily.  It amazes me that they never get tired of them.  They have started switching and sharing puzzles, so they have more of a choice of puzzles to do.  
 Saturday, we went up to Bountiful to swim with the Cox side.  The kids love to swim, and this occasion was no different!  


 The bigger kids loved going down the slide behind Jarilyn.  They went down with any willing adult!  


 The babies loved this new experience, and wanted to dive right in!


 Sophie seemed so big just standing there.  Why are my babies growing up so fast?!


 I love this picture of Bella and Uncle Tanner.  
 Trish stopped by to say hi on her way to work.  
 We spent most of the time floating the river.  The babies loved it!







 Jarilyn being such a good aunt with the newly and nearly 3 year olds.  :)

 Sophie had to take a break in the middle to warm up a bit.  That girl has no fat on her body!  Her lips were purple and she was shivering!  





 Then we discovered that the babies could reach the bottom while in their floaties.  They acted like little walkers for them.  It was perfect!  
 Thomas telling us he has "Frinkles on his Wringers."















 Jace was loving this little fountain.  





 Then we headed over to Rach's house for some pizza and cake.  It was a birthday celebration for all the January birthdays: Josh, Dallin, Staci, Ethan, Tanner, Bella and Dad.  The kids had so much fun playing with Ethan and Kenzie's toys.  We have such good sharing cousins to let us drag out all their fun toys!







 Porter and Sophie sharing the fridge magnets.

 Jace is of course climbing on everything!

 The girls playing dollies so nicely together.  

Sunday after church, we headed up to Sandy for another January birthday celebration.  

 Papa and Grandma even joined our chaos!  :)
 Bella loved opening her presents!




 Bella loved her new markers, stickers and paper from Aunt Na Na and Aunt Ya Ya.  She put them to good use today during Zumba.  :)  
 Sophie had Pop's number all night.  

 Bella was clearly thrilled with her Barbie car from Aunt Emily and Uncle Drew.




 She was so excited with all her dress up accessories from Grandma and Pop Pop.  She is playing with them right now!  
 Birthday girls

 Blow!


Thomas asked Papa ever so nicely (just as they were packing up to leave) if he would be his partner for Old Maid.  Papa said yes, and made Thomas' night!  Old Maid is a MUST any time we go up to Grandma's house!  

Thanks to both families for all the birthday fun!