We Did It!

Our family read the entire Book of Mormon for the first time.  I'm not exactly sure how long it took, but we made a goal to read 10 verses every day, we stuck with it, and did it!  Yay for us!  We celebrated by going to dinner.  I don't know how much the kids really get out of our daily scripture reading.  Sometimes we have good discussions about what we read, and sometimes we just get through it.  At least we have established a good habit.

Our little "Twister"

It's like a tornado touches down everywhere he goes...

  

Sunday, September 29, 2013...

we received an unexpected phone call with eternal significance! 

Student of the Week

Last week Alyssa was chosen by her teacher as "Student of the Week."  She was picked because of her academic excellence, great behavior, and because she makes other people feel good about themselves.  I am so proud of my sweet Alyssa!

Alyssa with principal Alisa Hart

Dolla Dolla Bills Ya'll

Last year soccer season was rough for the girls, neither one scored many goals and it was frustrating.  This year, to add some incentive, I told the girls I would give them a dollar for each goal they scored...they nearly broke the bank!  I'm pretty sure Alyssa scored at least one goal every game, and Holly scored almost every game.  Way to go girls!!!

Birthday Boy!

Qyntn turned one!

I had Qyntn in training for a month
trying to teach him how to blow out his candle...
but it was all for naught.

and he wouldn't even eat his cake

He shook his hands a lot though, and
 frosting flew everywhere, that was exciting!

He sure is a handsome little guy.

Daddy spiked up his hair.

Twinners!

and he entertained everybody with
his dance moves!

He got lots of fun presents,
but I think he enjoyed playing with
the balloons the most.

Happy Birthday Qyntn!

I wanted a picture with my baby boy on his birthday
and asked one of the kids to take it.
This is what i got. 

3 Years and Counting...

For our anniversary Ben gave me this ring and asked if I would love him for another year.  I can do better than that...I'll love him forever.  Happy Anniversary Ben!  Thanks for the beautiful ring, for giving me Qyntn last year, and for being the best husband a girl could ever dream up!