Children are not lumps of clay that a mother can mold and shape into whatever she thinks would be best. already pears, pines or petunias. As gardeners, we can add only sunshine, water, fertilizer, time and love in order to make that growing plant the most beautiful specimen of what it was intended to be. Wednesday, September 18, 2013.

Saturday, October 27, 2012. My brother in law, David, is graduating and then they are driving their car back to Utah. The awesome thing about the timing of this is that it coincided with my baby brother and his wife. Having their first baby! A part of me still thinks of him as the 5 year old that would snuggle up next to me on the couch.

Sunday, February 2, 2014. This Christmas we spent at home. It was so fun and magical. We had the sister missionaries over for our traditional Christmas Eve raviolis and then we did a little Christmas program. It was fun having the sisters over and we enjoyed the sweet spirit they bring with them. The kids also loved having someone else to perform and entertain. They are so fun and silly. Friday, November 1, 2013. Sunday, September 29, 2013.

Wednesday, May 20, 2015. You are such a spitfire. Fun and and strong girl. Posted by Katrina, Kyle and Family. Wednesday, April 1, 2015. Posted by Katrina, Kyle and Family. Spring break day 1 2015. Sunday, March 15, 2015.

Monday, October 1, 2012. And the real Daisy award goes to my sister-in law. Chari Alvarez Reynolds, who carried the baby for nine months and just delivered a sweet girl named. September 17 to be exact. Which is essentially an invitation to update my blog, thank you Nate. And why do we not have them in the States! We al.

Erik, Colette, Elias, Theodore. Saturday, July 11, 2015. I have been planning on going back to Washington ever since we moved. I finally convinced Erik to do our annual road trip up there! It was amazing. We left Friday, July 3rd. First stop, Paul! I happened to be texting my mom as we were nearing the exit for her house. The Falls was pretty incredible! After the Falls .

Friday, December 16, 2011. Mumford and Sons - April 2011. Legoland Carlsbad Run - April 2011. Josh and Ben ran in the Carlsbad kids 1 mile run. They got to stay at a hotel the night before the race and celebrate at Legoland after. Quite a fun trip for some little boys. Josh right before his race. Ready to run! Happy with his medal on afterwards. Good job Josh! Steve went with Ben and he ran the whole mile. Way to go Ben! Posted by The Snows. Feb 2011 - Beach Day.

Sunday, June 17, 2012. Joseph knocked out after running past the temple workers at the recommend desk to find me while we were waiting for the sealing to begin. Seth was kind enough to carry him kicking and screaming outside. My parents were able to come to St. Yes, that is a death look.