Sunday School Teacher

Tonight as I looked out the window I saw Katie sitting in the middle of the lawn on a wooden balance beam as her chair, with her scriptures on her lap, teaching. It was the sweetest thing seeing my little Katie teaching the gospel. She just looked like a little angel. I am so grateful for those little moments.

I never thought I would need to say this...

I never thought I would make the following statement:

"Kellen, please don't lick the dog. That's gross." Kellen then smiled and thought it was rather funny.

Motherhood cracks me up sometimes!

Time Out For Women

My friend Jen mentioned to me today that Time Out For Women is coming October 9-10th. There is a group discount for five people or more. If you purchase with a group then the entire weekend is only $48 as opposed to $50-$60 for only one day. So if anyone is interested let me know. We are trying to get a group together and go.

Here is the link: http://deseretbook.com/timeout/event/57

First day of school.

Katie is now a 1st grader! Her teacher, Mrs. Walker, is fantastic! I can tell that she is going to have a great year.


Katie in her new first day of school dress. She looked so cute with curls in her hair, her new dress, and new tinker bell backpack.


Katie and Kellen at the bus stop. Kellen had to come and tell Katie goodbye. He went to the bus stop in his jammies and no shoes. It was kinda cute:)

Katie's birthday party.

Katie had a water party with her friends on Saturday. They played on the slip 'n' slide, water balloons, and the play pool. They had a great time running around the backyard. Thank you to all the little girls that came to celebrate Katie's birthday.


All the cute little girls (plus Kellen and Tom at the end of the table) at Katie's party.


Katie's cake. She designed it and I executed her design.


Katie blowing out her candles.


Kellen on the slip 'n' slide.


Stike a pose Katie!!

Katie is Six!!!!!!!!!

Holy cow, my little baby Katie is now six years old. It seems like only yesterday we were holding her as a newborn. As she has grown she has become such a sweet loving little girl. She has many, many friends and is kind to everyone. I love you sweet Katie!!


When Katie woke up on her birthday she requested pancakes for breakfast. Of course we could not just make regular pancakes. We made a flower, #6, and a mickey mouse shape.



Katie standing behind her loot of gifts from Grandpa and Grandma Lyle, Aunt Shellie, Aunt Erica and Uncle Scott.



Katie and her little friend Reaghan. Reaghan stayed for dinner on her birthday and helped her open her presents.




Katie requested brownies for her birthday treat.



Katie blowing out her six candles.

Family Home Evening Garden

The other day we had the brillant idea to plant a garden. We broke up the soil, put in plenty of vitamins, etc., and put up a fence to keep the rabbit from eating the seeds. We planted watermelon, pumpkins, honeydew and cantalopes. Oh, and some sunflowers for prettiness. I went out everyday, morning and evening, to water the garden. Instead of growing crops, we grew weeds. Dang it! We had a really good time together planting seeds. At least we tried, right?

Littlest Lawnmower

I just cannot wait until he is really old enough to mow the lawn!