We're moving!

Today is moving day, and I'm packing the computer in about 15 seconds. Goodbye Salt Lake, hello Idaho Falls!

Friendship is the Best Gift

D&C 121:9 "Thy friends do stand by thee, and they shall hail thee again with warm hearts and friendly hands."

Pictured: Bradeigh, Nancy, Rachel, Me, Julie, Haley, Kristl, Becky, Michelle.
Not Pictured: Mandy, Shellie, Jenny, Maggie, Lindsay, Jeni, Jennifer, and Annette.

I'm pretty sure I couldn't name all the women from the University 1st Stake who have made my life better, but from our shared courtyard, I'll never forget Teresa, Tracey, Kimbur, and Lisa. You are all so great!



Pictured: Janelle, Me, Wendi, Jen, Debbie, Tina, Linda, Camille, and Kammie.
Not Pictured: Belinda, Erin, Kathy, and I'm sure I missed someone else, forgive me.

I've loved my bookclub for over 10 years now, and I'm pretty sure I'll come back at least once a year... a girls gotta read!

Naughty, Nice, Questioning, too Old, and the Real Story

Sophia and Jennie's last dance class of the year

Jennie loves "mikpgloss"

and then we correct her with, "It's lipgloss Jennie." and she says, "Uh, huh!"
She begs for it, will do anything to get it, got loads of it for her birthday, and eats every single tube.
These images are from her actual birthday, (recovered from the lost and now found camera!) pre-bang cut.

My eyes are broken

Uncle Lew

Lewis knocked on the door last night, and Jennie squealed, "Uncle Lew, it's Uncle Lew... Oh, I love him!"

We never know when to expect his visits, he teaches a ton, has art shows all the time and is busy with his own life, but when he pops into our little life, it's always made better. The kids adore him, and it's taken a few years, but I think he's grown accustomed to their kidness (dirty faces, loud voices and half dressedness) and I think he'll actually miss us when we move. Jennie will miss him the most, he has had her heart from the day she was born, their bond is just perfect.

Here he is reading to Jennie. Notice Jennie's bangs? Yeah, that's what Sophia did one quiet afternoon while I was baking Thanksgiving pies... so sad.

For Doug

In preparation for Idaho winters.

Idaho Falls

We put our final offer (4th I think?) on this house and I am hoping that by tomorrow, we know if we get it and when we can move in! It has the best kitchen of all the ones we've seen, a great master bedroom/bathroom with the deep tub, separate loo, walk-in closet and double sinks. The basement is not finished, so we'll do that a bit at a time, but it's a perfect fit for our family, and I'm so excited I can hardly stand it! I've already talked to the bishop and he said that there are 6 families in our same cul-de-sac with 4 kids 14 and under. I just picture this being the safe haven I've been praying for.

Christmas has begun

We estimated my favorite huge red tree to have 30,000 lights on it, (if any of you know the truth, please let us know!) Guessing which country the life sized nativities were from was a hoot, but the bubbles on the reflection pool were the highlight by far. Christmas on Temple Square will always be a favorite.