I love them . . .

I had the wonderful opportunity to go on a hike today with my brother's families and my kids. It was such a nice day! While walking the trails for a little while alone today, I realized how fantastic it felt to be out in nature with everyone I love most in this world. I felt such an awesome responsibility to these three kids in which the Lord has entrusted me with. I am charged with the duties of teaching them the gospel, nurturing them, and keeping them safe. I fear a day when my influence on them will no longer be felt. I am trying to cherish these days where they love me and genuinely want to be around me. 

The cousins!

Better Late than never??

I haven't blogged in quite awhile!! It is 2015!! I am taking a Family Foundations class at BYU-I and I have chosen to keep a blog about marriage and family for the semester, so this should be interesting. 

It is only the beginning of the semester, but I have learned so much in my studies already. I cherish my family and the blessing of eternal marriage so much more. It is so vital to our eternal growth and progression. 

I am adding this photo I took at the temple. I have been making the temple more of a priority in my busy life and it makes a huge difference. 

A day in the life . . .

So Addy is obsessed with red lipstick because of Lela from Teen Beach movie. She dances around and takes pictures of herself with lipstick on. This kid is so funny and growing up way too fast. 

2014!!!!

It is 2014!! I can't believe how fast the year has come and gone. We had a terrific year. Shon had been working hard on a remodel job in Riverside at a school. I have started attending BYU I online. Hailey got straight A's and finished a great soccer season taking 2 nd place. Mckenzie is starting to open up at school a little and making new friends. Addy is smart as a whip and getting more and more mature and funny and outgoing everyday. She spends her says singing Teen Beach Movie songs to me. Here is to 2014!!

Loving Life

This kid is my free entertainment. She makes me laugh like no other. 

This kid is about to be 9!!!!! She just decided she wanted bangs to look more like Taylor Swift. 

The Sights of Summer

We are having some fun so far! Love having my little ducklings home!!

Then and Now

So we took our annual trip tonOceanside/San Diego for the summer and stayed at the same place we did two years ago. Here is the same shot two years apart. I was marveling at how fast they grow and how much more they know now!