Monday, October 17, 2011. Sunday Drive over Alpine Loop. Finally his love for us surpassed his fears and he crept down to be with us. It was a magical afternoon. Then we continued on, catching the I-15 at the point of the mountain and joined the Nielsen clan for a fall fiesta.

We write to experience life twice. Once in the moment, and again in retrospection. Wednesday, June 1, 2011. Yesterday I took the boys shopping for swimming suits. Taking all three boys shopping at once is not something I do often.

This blog is about my family and what happens when an ugly duck marries a charming prince and have five amazing kids. Sunday, May 2, 2010. Sickness, Surgery and Service. One good thing about it is I got to have them home with me which I really like. It is a sacrifice for me to send them to school. I would rather have them home with me every day. I would be doing them a disservice by homeschooling them they are so smart they need school to excel.

Rhett, Sarah, and Family. Thursday, March 11, 2010. And it was out! She was very nervous to have. But once I did it she was shocked when. It was not even a big deal. His favorite kind of tootsie roll, but that it was not. Can you believe that? .

Thursday, June 10, 2010. Has been taking a photo shop class this year and he loves doing these kinds of projects. He is very talented with photography. And at taking a photo and making it unique. Tuesday, June 8, 2010. Its offical he made it! Well he did arrive on May 5 th. In Brazil this is what we woke up to on the 6 th. Of May, this picture with an e-mail that he made it and a letter reassuring. All of these families that their. This was taken at the Sao.

Monday, January 18, 2010. Tuesday, March 17, 2009. He wanted to keep it low key so we had dinner at home, followed by home made cake. Here he is blowing out the candles! Saturday, January 17, 2009. Der and a few of his friends participated in the school talent show. They had to try out first. They made the cut and performed on Friday. They practiced for several weeks before. They did an awesome job! Dagen, Zack, Nate, Elias, Derek.

Monday, August 3, 2009. Tiny yawns and sleepy sighs,. Nursery rhymes and lullubies,. A brand new life has just begun,. Monday, November 24, 2008. Last night we celebrated Thanksgiving with my side of the family! One of the many things we are greatful for is my little sister Mandi! We are all very happy her divorce is final! I made her this cake to celebrate! I feel so blessed to have her for my sister! .

Wednesday, April 7, 2010. I have had several people ask me to update my blog. But where do I being. It is not quite what he expected. The hours he works are beyond anyone every having a life.

FAMILIES CAN BE TOGETHER FOREVER! Our 4th of July Trip. We had so much fun. We went up to My parent property where we have a camp trailer. Our whole family was there for a whole week. We drove each other nuts but it was nice to have each other together. We also were so lucky to have our good friends join us for the 4th of July fireworks and field play. It was nice to get out of the heat! Here are lots of pictures from out trip! Thursday, September 10, 2009. We love and wish you all the best.