Mason's school music program

The 2nd graders put on a program and mason was assigned to "rap" a couple of lines, he did great! I asked him if he was nervous and he said, "no, why should I be?" I am so proud of him!

santa!

temple square!

Joseph and Shepard in family nativity

Merry Christmas

We just spent 3 weeks in Utah visiting our families, it was fun to see them all and the kids had a blast!

Happy Thanksgiving!

We went to the Outer Banks for Thanksgiving, it was nice to have my mom here to spend it with us. We got a cute little beach house and cooked a wonderful meal, and then soaked in the hot tub for about 3 hours! I am so thankful for all that I have, my family most of all.

Happy Birthday Lee!

So, it was Lee's birthday yesterday, we had a fun night planned. My mom offered to watch the kids while we went on an overnight get-away. We had reservations at the Jefferson Hotel here in Richmond. On our way, the SUV in front of us abrubtly stopped and CRUNCH! Lee hit the back of it and we slid right under! We are OK, other than maybe a little whiplash. So the car was stuck in 5th gear and wouldn't move, so there we were, stuck in the middle lane on the freeway during rush hour. Because of us, traffic was backed way up. We sat there with people honking at us, waiting for the police and hoping we don't get slammed into from the back. Finally the tow truck and police get there, and they pushed us to the side with the tow truck. We then got out and Lee looked over the car with a sad face. A little whimper escaped him everytime a car ran over some debris from the Acura and made a crunching sound. It then began to rain. I got out the umbrella, which was broken and turned inside out, and we waited for the police to write out his ticket for Lee. Then the tow-truck driver asks who is coming to pick us up? We hadn't quite got that far in thinking, so we tell him maybe we'll call a cab. He then offers to give us a ride and we were escorted to the hotel in style! We were so greatful that the kids weren't with us, and nobody was hurt. Things could have been so much worse, my mom was able to come pick us up the next morning and we were able to put the worry off for another day and enjoy our time together. I am so thankful for all the blessings in my life, I know that we were being watched after last night! And Happy Birthday to Lee, this is one we will never forget!

We're so glad when daddy comes home!

Lee is finally home! We have been so happy to have him back, the boys don't want to let him out of their sight. Lincoln doesn't want anybody but Lee! We missed him so much! They had their wrestling championship match on Sunday, it was long overdue. And yes, Lee choose the Superman shirt on purpose!

tender...

Although Lee has been gone, I can't say that I have to sleep alone in a big empty bed, this is what I woke up to this morning, I couldn't resist!