My Latest Projects...

I made these memo boards: one for Brinn's room and one to go in the office about my scrapbook table. So easy and so fun!

Before I Forget...

Today Aidan told me he was a boy.

I asked him what mommy was... a girl
I asked his what Holli was... a girl
I asked him what Grandma was... She's a kid!

The best compliment a Grandma can get!

Blessed!

The other day I was blog surfing and came across this blog. I was drawn into this tragic story of a young couple who were in a small plane crash a few weeks ago. Both are badly burned and of course the clincher to this story is that they have four young children.

I found myself wanting to know about the life of this woman whom I have never met and spent the next while looking at her blog (so cute!). I am now hooked on following the recovery of this couple and check here for updates from her sister. (NOTE: They are also accepting donations to help cover medical expenses.) The sadness of this story weighed on me all day and I found myself reflecting. No one knows what tomorrow has in-store for them but for the most part we all get up and go about our day expecting it to be much like the next. It's so easy to forget about all the simple blessings we have!

Then I started thinking about this blog. I have been spying on Charlie Cooper for months, watching this little guy's progress. I shed tears as I watched him struggle and overcome hurdles that no one was sure he would overcome. I was also touched as his parents so eloquently expressed their love for Charlie and their understanding of his purpose to not only their lives, but to all those who hear his story. I know I hug my kids a little tighter every night when I read about all the struggles this little guy has had.

And I can't talk about being blessed without mentioning this blog. My cousin's baby Drew was born at 1 pound 4 ounces and today at nine months old is topping the scales at a whopping 15 pounds, and has no major complications foreseeable in his future. Drew is a walking blessing... or at least he will be in give or take nine months.

And then I can't reflect on blessings without reflecting on my own blessings. I know I take so many things for granted. After David's experience with cancer, when he was considered in remission I thought "I will never take my health or the health of my family and friends for granted again." Now almost 6 years later I often forget to be grateful for the blessing of our good health...(minus the flu Aidan has right now which will be found in another post.) I am grateful for my kiddos, that I know I have food to feed them every night, that we have beds to sleep in... the list goes on.


So while checking in with these blogs might break my heart, at the end of the day these stories inspire me to be a better mom and wife and make me more thankful for all my blessings.

My Twin!

I had just finished my posts for the night and I was closing up shop in the house. I walked into the office and the comp was doing a slide show of all our pictures and the picture of me in the pumpkin costume popped up. It was so weird because it was almost like looking at my little Brinny girl... people always tell me she looks like me but I never saw it until I saw this pic. We even have the same little grin :)

My New Favorite People...

Don't you know if you want to be on my favorite people list, all you have to do is one simple thing

Come and visit me :) See, simple right?

David's sister Tami came with her two kids, Mekhi and little baby Tayvin. It was our first time meeting Tayvin and what a cutie! And of course Aidan was in heaven having Mekhi here.

Cute cousins Tayvin and Brinn

Aidan and Mekhi... buddies!

And Aidan and Mekhi with uncle Austi who saved the day and did some babysitting for us. Thanks Austin!


Thanks for coming Tami... we love you guys and miss you already!

Crazy Aidan

This clip was supposed to be of Brinn showing off her new "real" crawl vs. her army crawl, but instead turned out to be Aidan showing off his crazy self.

Brinn Attacks

Brinn loves babies and every time I show her a doll, or a mirror with her own reflection she goes in for the kiss (a little vain but I can't resist kissing that face either.) So I was going to video her kissing the baby but instead she decided to attack the baby. I guess I will have to be extra careful to keep my eye on her when she is around real babies.

I'm Back!

I have been in Utah the last couple if weeks and so now I need to play catch-up. (WARNING: The next few post contain lots of pictures, mostly for family to see. Hope they don't bore you too much.)

Random Pics:


Aidan and Brinn at my cousin Tyler and his adorable wife Rachel's wedding

Aidan and grandpa taking a spin around the block.

Holli and Aidan on the ride at Jungle Jim's.

Austin with the kiddos.

Brinn loves Elli... I'm not sure if the feelings are mutual :)

Aidan and his new best friend Laci, and my grandpa who I am sure is thrilled about this picture :)

Brinn is getting so big!

My Grandma (Dad's mom), Brinn, and I. It was so fun to see her... we miss not being able to see her more!