One More Birthday Wish

Winston wanted to sing Happy Birthday to Zack one more time - so here's his solo performance. :D

HAPPY B-DAY ZACK!

This is Zack's second birthday away from home. Next year he'll be celebrating his birthday at home. He passed the one year mark for his mission on October 8. Zack is have a wonderful time on his mission and is doing great things in Japan. We're so proud of him and what he's doing with his life. Happy Birthday Zack. We miss you and love you so very much!

I Love Lake Powell

I haven't had much time for posting this past month. We had two trips down to Lake Powell - my favorite place to go and recharge. I waited all summer for these trips and they were well worth the wait. The first trip was will my family at the first of the month. We had a great time and the weather was wonderful - most of the time. :) The second trip was later in the month with a group of really great friends - without our kids. It was wonderful to just be by ourselves and enjoy the company of these wonderful friends. My batteries have been recharged and I'm ready to tackle the fall and winter seasons now. I only wish Summer didn't always end so soon. It really is my favorite season. Ah well, good bye for now and I'm already looking forward to our next summer's trips.
Winston's looking for lizards. He wanted to catch one soooo bad. Hanging out on the boat.Such a beautiful canyon - scenic and peaceful. Aaaaaah! Loving some alone time with my man. :o)Wow, what a handsome man! I love you Brad!

Three Years Old Already!

Wow. Where has the time gone? It seems like Winston came to our family just a few months ago but he arrived three years ago today. He's still our little miracle boy and my life has been tremendously blessed by him. I thank Heavenly Father every day for sending him to us - to me. How dull life would be without him around. He brightens my every day and brings smiles and laughter to my life. He is a wonderful little boy and I love him dearly. Happy Birthday Winston. Zack and Bo love you as do your Dad and I. I'm looking forward to sharing another year with you - watching you grow and seeing you learn each day.

Winston's New Favorite Book

Brad has been traveling for work a lot the last few weeks and wanted to bring home a little something for Winston. He came across this book in a little shop - "There was a Coyote who swallowed a Flea" and couldn't resist buying it for him. This book has become Winston's new favorite. It's based on the old classic book "There was an old Lady who swallowed a Fly" - except the Coyote swallows a flea, a lizard, a snake, a bird, a cactus - to name a few of the things he swallows. The illustrations are fun and the story line is adorable. Winston laughs every time we read it and the says "Again!" as soon as we finish. I usually have to read it 3 or 4 times in a row before we can move on to another story. If you're looking for a good book for your child or to give as a gift, this is a very entertaining and fun story. Winston gives it a big thumbs up!

HaPpY BiRtHdAy Bo!

Today is Bo's 20th birthday. I can't believe how the time has flown by. I still remember this day 20 years ago. The first time I saw Bo after he was born it was like meeting up with an old friend I hadn't seen in a while. The feeling of recognition was so strong it amazed me and I just knew that I had known this sweet little boy before. He just fit right in to our family and I wondered how we had gotten along without him. Bo is in Germany right now doing great things - serving his Lord and offering his time to help others. He is a great person and I feel so blessed to be able to be his mother. Happy Birthday Bo. We Love You!!!!

HaPpY BiRtHdAy Bo!

Brownies for Breakfast

Last week I made some frosted mint brownies to take to a bar-b-que at a friends house. They just happen to be Winston's favorite brownies (and mine too - Yummm!). After the party, we still had half the pan left over - the recipe makes a lot. It was late when we got home so I just covered up the pan thinking that I'd put them in a container in the morning. The next day when Winston woke up, I got him ready as usual and then went to finish getting ready for work. He usually comes in and "helps" me. When several minutes had passed and he still hadn't come in, I thought I'd better go see what he was up to. Well, he had discovered the leftover pan of brownies on the table. He just couldn't resist those delicious brownies and decided to help himself to one. When I asked him what he was doing, he told me that he was "eating brownies for breakfast." What a smart kid!
I thought that sounded like a great idea and had one myself. Mmmm - gotta love those mint brownies. A delicious (though not very nutritious) breakfast. If anyone wants the recipe, just let me know and I'll post it.