How I feel lately...

Like the Grinch before his heart grows 3 sizes.

I love Christmas, and the celebration of Christ's birth. I am sick of all the extra work that comes with it. So watch out, you are talking to a Grinch!!!

Daddy-Daughter Date

What is better then a night out with your dad?


Making it on tv, too. Then you can come home and see the recorded version.

Book of Mormon Reading Reminder

Today's reminder is written by Aunt Lisa. They flew the coop!: "Today you should be on P.421 and in my favorite book....3Nephi! I am loving the moments away from the hustle and bustle to read these beautiful words."

My Little Heart Breaker

Let's start with the most important thing. Thanks Coach Richie! You are the most amazing coach. You coach with such intensity, while still making it fun. The girls love you, and you are a parents' dream coach. We hope you keep coaching for years (hint, hint)

This was E's fourth year playing soccer. She loves it more each year.


When E first started playing she seemed to have this invisible force field that would only let her get so close to the ball. No matter what was going on in the game she was always the same distance from the ball, but wouldn't touch it. That has all changed. This year she was one of the top scorers on her team.


She has really started to understand the game. Her team has reached the point where they communicate to each other and know how to move the ball down the field.

Way to go Heart Breakers!

My Lady Bird

This was R's first year playing soccer. She was able to be on the same team as two of her really good friends, and yes this is the best picture I have of the 3 of them playing together:(
Not only did she have great friends, but her coach was the High School soccer coach (no picture). We are so lucky he has a daughter the same age.

R was a great soccer player. She was not afraid to go after the ball. She really not that big, but seriously whenever she was running to get the ball other players went flying out of the way. Picture a bull in a china shop.

R has determination. She would run up and down that field. R didn't like it when it was her turn to sit out.

Here are the Ladybirds after their last game. They all look like they worked hard!

Thanksgiving 2009

This year we were able to spend Thanksgiving with my side of the family. I am so thankful we all live so close, except my oldest sister. I know it is rare to have your parents and most siblings within an hour's drive and I appreciate it.

My sister, Beth, hosted the dinner. Here is the beautiful bird she made. FYI, She used Alton Brown's recipe.


Here is Nana entertaining the kids on her computer. This is my sister's mother-in-law, but she has adopted all the kids and have them call her "Nana". In the picture are R.J.(cousin), H, and G.B.(cousin). Yes, it is one of the rare boys in the family.


Here are E, K.B.(a cousin), and R enjoying the day together.


I noticed all the pictures are date 2/10/2003. I don't know why, but 2/10/ any year is always a fantastic date. Coincident, I think not!

Book of Mormon Reading Challenge

Today is day 36 of reading. With reading 10 pages a day, you should be making quite a dent by now.

To be honest, I am quite behind. I have been under the weather and need to catch up. Hope you are doing your best and enjoying.