Bringing Home My Baby...

Right when I woke up this morning I immediately thought about what happened today 7 years ago. I was finally able to bring my sweet baby home. It was such a happy day.

Blake is such a light in my life. For many years I have thought that he was wise beyond his years or I would say he has "an old soul." I was reading in the B of M and this described Blake perfectly, he has a "sober mind." Blake is such a good boy. He knows what is right and he is not afraid to share what he believes with anyone. I really admire him. Heavenly Father knew I needed my sweet kids. I love them to pieces.

Blake getting ready to open his present.

I absolutely love his face. Pure Excitement.

Blake has wanted a remote control helicopter for a LONG time.

I have to share the story of finding this helicopter. Remote control helicopters tend to be really pricey. I was so bummed to see how expensive they were. Since my finances right now are extremely tight I thought there was no way I could get this for Blake. I said many prayers asking Heavenly Father that if it was His will I could find a helicopter for Blake that I could afford. I was at TJ Maxx and saw a few helicopters there. The price was still $60-80. Barf. I then proceeded to the checkout and had decided to get Blake something else. Out of the corner of my eye I see the side of a box shoved in with some random things. Lo, and behold, it was a remote control helicopter at a price I could afford. Coincidence? No. MIRACLE!! I was so grateful and said many thank you prayers. The Lord is mindful of everything. I am so glad Blake liked it so much. It was an absolute tender mercy.

Happy Birthday Blake I sure do love you!!!

So Random

A fun FHE activity with Mater!

Both Blake and Ashley were a little weirded out by it.

My kids have this new thing they call "Hot Chocolate Dances." Before bed they have hot chocolate and dance with each other. They really do love each other, even though half the time Ashley is trying to beat Blake up. Ashley puts up her fists and says to Blake, "you want a piece of this?" The funny thing is, she is dead serious.

A little nerf battle before bed.

These next pictures were taken by Ashley. Blake and Ashley decorated the tree all by themselves they just told me where the higher ornaments should go. They did a great job.

I think Blake is kissing his muscles. I have no idea. :)

After his hot chocolate, I think Blake is about to start break dancing. This boy has some pretty sweet dance moves, it is a riot to watch. For the family talent show we are doing a dance to "Dynamite," with Blake break dancing and Ashley said she and I have to do the "Sprinkler." She is so funny.

Blake has been home most of the week with a terrible head cold. Poor guy. The nice thing is I haven't been called into work that much this week. It has been so nice to have more time with my kids. Time goes by way too fast.

Funny Ashes

First thing in the morning yesterday Ashley wanted me to play big Legos with her. She then had the idea to have her animals eat together. She brought Blake's crocodile over and very politely said to her animals, "Don't worry guys, he is a friendly vegetarian." She is so funny!

Same, Same

This picture was taken when my Nanny (Dad's Mom) was 30 years old, she had been divorced for two years. My Dad is the one on the left. I will be 30 in May and I have been divorced for two years. I really hope I can raise my kids as well as she raised her boys. She has been my shining example through all that I have gone through. It is nice to know that I have a Grandma that has experienced and felt the same things I have. I have felt her helping me so much from the other side. Thanks Nanny, I love you!

Halloween 2011

Batman and BYU cheerleader.

Ashley wanting to "just go" and not take pictures.

Excited Batman.

Ashley was Tinkerbell for school.

Life has been crazy lately. I don't even know if anyone still reads my blog. For posterities sake I thought I should update the blog book.

My Cute Kids

Blake did this face all on his own. Blake getting ready to go to his Western Singing Concert. It was really cute. I, of course, forgot my camera.

Ashley saw this shirt hanging up at Target and said to me. "Mom, that shirt is so blingin'!" I had no idea she even knew that word. She loves anything that sparkles.

Love this picture.

Spider Guys

They love to play Spiderman together.