Monday, September 26, 2011
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Flecks of Gold
This video made me cry tonight. I think that sometimes we want everything right now. We want "big nuggets of gold" so bad that we can't see the flecks of gold that are all around for us to have. I think I need to look for the little things that are good with Bri. Someday they will be so numerous that it will be like a "big nugget" and she will be a great treasure in her own right. Thanks for all the love and support. Mormon or not this video has a good message.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Sleepless Nights
Ever since our trip to Michigan Sophie hasn't slept well at night. I thought that it might be the trip. Then she started getting 5 teeth all at once. I thought that that might be doing it. But the doctor thinks that she might just be being a pill and knows that I will pacify her if she fusses so she does. She seems to have forgotten how to soothe herself. So in the mean time, until I am ready to let her cry it out....which I don't think that I will ever be....I am one tired mama!
"Who's sleepy??".....ME!!!
"Ruff Night" ....nuff said!
"Who's sleepy??".....ME!!!
"Ruff Night" ....nuff said!Silly Sweetness
Sophie is starting get up on her knees. She hasn't gotten the forward motion down but she scoots backwards like a pro.
James' glasses finally came in. He thought that it took forever before they finally came.
I actually took this picture on her 6 month birthday. I found the crown at Target for a $1.50. I can't wait till she turns one and can wear it on her big day! So cute!A Funeral
On August 26th my grandpa passed away suddenly. He had been sick but not so sick that people thought that he would pass away. It was a sudden and hard blow. He was a great grandfather full of kindness, smiles, laughter, jokes, and jibberish. He will be greatly missed by all. With my knowledge of the atonement of Christ and life after death I was not sad for very long. I know from lots of conversations that my grandfather did not fear death but simply looked upon it as a great adventure that he would have when life on this earth was done. He believed in his Savior and Redeemer Jesus Christ and he looked forward to the day that he would meet him. So I was happy for my grandpa. Because I knew that truly was happy and fine. Because of this knowledge I was able to enjoy my time home. I didn't feel like we dwelt on the sad but that we celebrated his life and the continuation of our own. I have to say that I had a great trip. I enjoyed my time with my family so very much and I look forward to trying to make it out next summer for a visit. My sweet Sophie accompanied me on my trip home. I was really glad to have her and at times felt like it was her little adventure. She was a trooper and such a joy to me everyday.
Me and my grandpa with my nephew Alex back in 2008.
Sophie and Grandma Judy. We sat at their little table like old times and ate dinner together. It was one of my best moments while home. Kind of like a full circle moment for me.
My view from my bedroom at my friend Renee's house.
Only at Walmart. Someone had apparently driven that lawn tractor to Walmart and even brought people with them in the trailer that connected to it. We had a good laugh about that.
My brother and his beautiful wife. It was so good to see my brother so happy. His wife is simply the best. I love her!
Me and my dad. It was so good to see him and spend time with him!
Sophie with my Aunt Dianne and my cousin Angela's girls Bailey and Gabbie. They were so much fun and it was so fun spending time with my Aunt Dianne and Angie. Like old times. We even fit in a trip to Meijer's!
My cousin Bill with his family. Bill was one of the two people that Sophie would calmly go with.
The funeral procession went past the last house that my grandpa and grandma lived in together before she died.
My uncle Scott with his grand daughter Kylee and my Sophie. Uncle Scott was Sophie's number one choice. She loved him. He could take her and go where ever and she was fine. She definitely felt comfortable with him.
My awesome friend Renee. We have been best friends since the 1st grade. She always opens her home to me while I am in Michigan and I always have the best time staying at her home even if we don't get lots of time to hang out.
Sophie on the plane. She did so good. She was the best travel companion I could have asked for. But boy were we glad to be home in the end.
Me and my grandpa with my nephew Alex back in 2008.
Sophie and Grandma Judy. We sat at their little table like old times and ate dinner together. It was one of my best moments while home. Kind of like a full circle moment for me.
My view from my bedroom at my friend Renee's house.
Only at Walmart. Someone had apparently driven that lawn tractor to Walmart and even brought people with them in the trailer that connected to it. We had a good laugh about that.
My brother and his beautiful wife. It was so good to see my brother so happy. His wife is simply the best. I love her!
Me and my dad. It was so good to see him and spend time with him!
Sophie with my Aunt Dianne and my cousin Angela's girls Bailey and Gabbie. They were so much fun and it was so fun spending time with my Aunt Dianne and Angie. Like old times. We even fit in a trip to Meijer's!
My cousin Bill with his family. Bill was one of the two people that Sophie would calmly go with.
The funeral procession went past the last house that my grandpa and grandma lived in together before she died. 
My uncle Scott with his grand daughter Kylee and my Sophie. Uncle Scott was Sophie's number one choice. She loved him. He could take her and go where ever and she was fine. She definitely felt comfortable with him.
My awesome friend Renee. We have been best friends since the 1st grade. She always opens her home to me while I am in Michigan and I always have the best time staying at her home even if we don't get lots of time to hang out.
Sophie on the plane. She did so good. She was the best travel companion I could have asked for. But boy were we glad to be home in the end. Tuesday, September 6, 2011
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