Some Silliness

Kersten Making his Zoolander face. "Blue Steel"

Noah giving me some sass

Sofia full of pure silliness.

I love my fam. Just had to share.

Unofficial Anita Fansite

Hey, check out Anita Stansfield' s new unofficial fansite. As some of you know I was on the cover of 3 of her books. She is a good friend of mine and my family. And I am a huge fan of her books So check it out here

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Grateful Sunday - September 13, 2009

Today I am grateful for...

Sunday Talks: Both Kersten and I had to speak in church today. It was a crazy week and I started writing mine at around eleven on Saturday night. I really would rather not procrastinate but that is how it worked this week. It really went way better than I expected and now we don't have to wonder when they will ask us to speak. It is all over with now. I wonder if I shared a bit to much today about my real self but it seemed to go over well. I guess we will see.

The Savior: Our talks were on pg 86 of the conference issue which was Jeffery R Holland's talk titled "None Were With Him" speaking about the time right before our Savior died and how he was utterly alone in all ways during his deepest anguish. I am grateful that my Savior loves me and that he suffered for our salvation. And that he loved us so much that he made it possible for us to live again. As with most talks and assignments this was mostly for my spiritual well being more than any one else.

bestest friends: I am blessed with amazing friends. This week my spirits were liften more than once by my friends dearest to my heart. I love these women. Thanks for being you and for always being there. Our lesson in Relief Society today was on how to be a good friend and the entire time I thought of you. And you know who you are. Love you guys

New Friends: We were invited to dinner by a cute family in our neighborhood tonight. It was a lovely and pleasant evening. I hope another one happens soon. The kids played well together, the food was good, the conversation was not stilted. It was just wonderful. Another affirmation that we are where we are suppose to be.

Our Country: With the anniversary of 9/11 just passing. I contemplated how wonderful it is to live with so many freedoms and abundance. I am proud to live here and be a part of this great land that was based on sound ideas and a desire to be a democracy and have equal rights for all.

Isaac and Christel's Wedding

Isaac and Christel Wedding

Salt Lake Temple

Bright and Early Wednesday Morning

Man and Wife Forever

I can honestly say that Christel was one of the most beautiful brides

I have ever seen. She was stunning

Kersten and his baby sister on her wedding day

He gave the most beautiful wedding toast at the luncheon.

I wish I had written it down. He loves his Mo

All the siblings together, Jason, Kersten, Christel, Virginia and Nina

Sofia, the prettiest flower girl ever to exist.

Lots of people commented that she was prettier than the bride

That is what Christel and I were striving for.

Christel eating her bouguet.

She was hungry.

My beautiful children

Noah in his "monkey suit" .

He went up to everyone and told them that is what he was wearing

And Sofia in her "pretty" dress

Every time she would see that dress, she would yell pretty

Our family right before the reception

We look awesome

Our whole entire family here together.

Sofia, Kersten, Noah, Laurie, Josh, Nina, Virginia, Christel,Isaac, Verity, Jason, Monika and Heinz

We are one good looking bunch let me tell ya

The cake was by Glaus Bakery where she works. It was beautiful and delicious

and unlikely combo for a wedding cake.

When the dancing started. Sofia went up to her Grandpa Heinz

and literally pulled him onto the dance floor to dance with her.

It was a sweet moment. She loves to dance

Noah dancing with his baby

The happy couple on their way to a fabulous life.

First stop Hawaii for a sexy time.

Love you Mo and Ice.

You are a beautiful couple.

I know you will do well together.

Just for laughs

Our Cabin Weekend

We took a little trip up to my family cabin last weekend.

On Friday night it was just me and the kids and our fabulous friend Kieran and Heber

I love this picture. Both Kieran and I are best friends and so are Noah and Heber

Kersten arrived on Saturday just as we were taking a walk to the "Point"

I love this place and it's views. It brings so many happy memories to my heart

Reading

Ready for our walk

It was both of the boys first time sleeping over with a friend.

They were a bit hyper and did not go to bed until almost midnight.

Cheeto baby

Sofia kept snitching cheetos off the counter.

We went to the train place for lunch.

Yummy burgers and shakes.

That was when Kieran and Heber left for home

Sofia and Daddy. She loved going up and down the stairs.

The kids playing on the stair landing. I did this a lot as a kid

It was a fun and relaxing time. This is one of the only places that still feels the same from my childhood. It was so fun to have Kieran and Heber come up. And then have some family time together until Sunday.

Fly Away

Yesterday morning as I reminded Noah that he had school today.

He looked at me with disgust and said "Again"

I responded with a "Yup, you go to school everyday that daddy goes to work"

His face lit up and he said "Mom, I'm becoming a Man"

When we arrived at school, I asked if he wanted me to walk him up to the building.

He responded "Mom, I am 5, Just drop me off and I will run"

I asked for a kiss and he responded and a hug and a kiss for good measure.

He hugged baby cause she will miss him to.

And climbed out of the car, hoisted his backpack onto his shoulders

With a huge grin on his face started walking through the gate and up to school

His exuberance and confidence made me proud

I was a bit choked up as I thought "fly away my little bird"