Dear little ones,
The day hasn't started yet, but I wanted to take a second and say how proud I am to be your mom. Every morning you come downstairs and lay in bed with me for a little while we watch an episode or two from your favorite Netflix cartoons. Then we get moving to the kitchen where we share breakfast. After a while you both go upstairs to play before we get dressed and ready for the day. Because both of you have school in the afternoon our mornings are slow and quiet. I am really going to miss them next year when both of you start school in the morning. It will probably be a whirlwind of activity to get you both out the door on time.
And while I look forward to watching you learn and grow, it always breaks my heart a little knowing our time and these moments are so fleeting.
You are both such bright lights in my day, and I love you so much. It is such a blessing waking up each morning knowing I get to care for you, love you, help you, lift you, and watch you do the same. Over the last few months it has been especially rewarding watching you become closer friends who look out for each other and genuinely want to spend time together. In fact, just yesterday Blake, you made dino bones out of paper to hide around the house for Ev to find. My heart was a puddle. You were so thoughtful and patient and kind with each other. Moments like that just make my world go round, and I am so glad they are no longer few and far between. I can see you love each other a little more every day. What an amazing life!
Love you,
Mama
Wednesday, January 24, 2018
Monday, December 25, 2017
(Schades 6 and 3 Years Old) Monday, December 25th 2017
Hooray!
Today is Christmas Day and we got to spend it in our new house with our family here. A few days ago Lala, Brant, and all your aunts, uncles, and cousins came over for dinner, games, and presents. It was such a fun, rambunctious celebration. The food, as always, was exceptional. We had enough room for everyone to have a seat at a table, and it was joyous. Then we played the present ball game where you have to unwrap a present with mittens. There were a bunch of little prizes inside, and some big ones too. The cousins liked it so much from last year, they requested to do it again. And boy is it fun to watch and laugh with everyone. Then you all got presents from Grandma and Grandpa, something we got to help pick out this year. Blake wanted a start wars X-wing and Ev wanted a cake ball maker. After that we wrapped up the evening by decorating gingerbread men. Blake did so well butting the gold shoes and the big eyes on his cookies. Ev on the other hand, covered her guy in a mountain of pink frosting and dumped the full bottle of pink sprinkles on her cookie. Everyone thought it was a hoot and Ev was so pleased with her creation that it was hard to be mad about the shirt we had to toss out.
Then, for Christmas Eve we hosted G.G., Grandpa, Tio, Nana and Kelsey. They were all so excited to sleep over. Nana and G.G. were upstairs in the play room. Kelsey set up her cot with Ev in her room. Then Grandpa and Tio slept in hammocks downstairs in the basement. That night we ate yummy soup and bread and loads of finger foods. Then after playing they took you on a drive to see the lights while Papa and I cleaned up. By the time you all got back Ev was dead asleep, and Blake was ready to hit the hay too. So off you went, upstairs to await Santa. But you had to make sure we left some fudge and a carrot out for Santa and the reindeer. On Christmas Morning you woke up around 7am. We dug through the stockings and played with Santa's presents for a while. Then we had breakfast, got cleaned up and dressed, and then slowly waded through the rest of the presents. It was such a good, good day. We are so lucky to have so much of our family close by, and I hope you never forget that.
Spending time with cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandparents is so important. I love how much you both want to spend time with family. You are always begging to see cousins, show Tio something, or talk to Lala on the phone. Yup, so lucky to have so many people love you, and I hope you don't forget it. Merry Christmas!
Love,
Mama
Today is Christmas Day and we got to spend it in our new house with our family here. A few days ago Lala, Brant, and all your aunts, uncles, and cousins came over for dinner, games, and presents. It was such a fun, rambunctious celebration. The food, as always, was exceptional. We had enough room for everyone to have a seat at a table, and it was joyous. Then we played the present ball game where you have to unwrap a present with mittens. There were a bunch of little prizes inside, and some big ones too. The cousins liked it so much from last year, they requested to do it again. And boy is it fun to watch and laugh with everyone. Then you all got presents from Grandma and Grandpa, something we got to help pick out this year. Blake wanted a start wars X-wing and Ev wanted a cake ball maker. After that we wrapped up the evening by decorating gingerbread men. Blake did so well butting the gold shoes and the big eyes on his cookies. Ev on the other hand, covered her guy in a mountain of pink frosting and dumped the full bottle of pink sprinkles on her cookie. Everyone thought it was a hoot and Ev was so pleased with her creation that it was hard to be mad about the shirt we had to toss out.
Then, for Christmas Eve we hosted G.G., Grandpa, Tio, Nana and Kelsey. They were all so excited to sleep over. Nana and G.G. were upstairs in the play room. Kelsey set up her cot with Ev in her room. Then Grandpa and Tio slept in hammocks downstairs in the basement. That night we ate yummy soup and bread and loads of finger foods. Then after playing they took you on a drive to see the lights while Papa and I cleaned up. By the time you all got back Ev was dead asleep, and Blake was ready to hit the hay too. So off you went, upstairs to await Santa. But you had to make sure we left some fudge and a carrot out for Santa and the reindeer. On Christmas Morning you woke up around 7am. We dug through the stockings and played with Santa's presents for a while. Then we had breakfast, got cleaned up and dressed, and then slowly waded through the rest of the presents. It was such a good, good day. We are so lucky to have so much of our family close by, and I hope you never forget that.
Spending time with cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandparents is so important. I love how much you both want to spend time with family. You are always begging to see cousins, show Tio something, or talk to Lala on the phone. Yup, so lucky to have so many people love you, and I hope you don't forget it. Merry Christmas!
Love,
Mama
Wednesday, November 1, 2017
(Blake 6 Years Old) Wednesday, Nov 1st 2017
Dear Blake,
You are such a little man these days, and I am not sure my heart can take it. Then to have you get one year older, it is just pushing my mommy heart to the limit. You are such a good boy. You love going to school and learning new things. You are trying to make new friends. You share your toys. I am so proud of all you do. You still love the colors blue and green, you love to eat pizza and waffles, and you like cartoons first thing in the morning. You also like playing Pokemon Go is your favorite thing to do on weekends, and you are getting very good at drawing and writing. You write stories and put books together all the time. Or you make new things out of boxes. Your creativity knows no bounds, and I love watching you explore and try new things. This year for your birthday we had a pokemon party with posters and a cake. Then later we plan to take you to the Pokemon: I Choose You movie featuring Ho-Oh. Yes, pokemon all the time everytime. You are such a special boy, and I hope you felt special on this special day.
Love,
Mama
Sunday, August 13, 2017
(Everly 3 Years Old) Sunday, August 13th 2017
Dear Sweet Girlee,
I cannot believe you are three whole years old today. You are just growing up too fast and I can't wait to see all the things you do as a big girl this year. You are a fireball, love the color pink, want dogs for every toy, and could eat chocolate and cheese for every meal. For your special celebration this year we invited Stephanie and Allen to come over with your second cousins Ryan and Finn, because Finn has a birthday close to yours. We had it in G.G.'s back yard and decorated with all the pink streamers and dogs we could find. You wore the cutest little princess dress and requested donuts instead of a birthday cake. It was a hit, and you danced and played and opened presents like a pro. We love you so much and are so glad you decided to join our family three years ago.
Love, Mama, Papa, and Blake
Friday, August 11, 2017
(Schades 5 and 2 Years Old) Friday, July 11th 2017
Hi Babies,
Today we met up with Nana and Kelsey in the morning to clean out a storage shed and drop things off at DI. Then we rushed home to meet our friends from the old neighborhood. It was great to have a hoard of kids running around. I loved it, and I think you enjoyed having friends here to play with too. Then after pop corn, and snacks our friends returned home and we got ready to go swimming with Nana and Kelsey. We tried a new swimming pool at the Lindon Aquatics Center. It was such a great pool with fun slides and lots of things for you both. I liked it because the water was cool enough to be refreshing, but warm enough to keep us comfortable after the clouds rolled in.
All in all, a busy but great day! I love you so much and am thrilled to see you so happy--and exhausted at the end of each summer day.
Love always,
Your Mama
Today we met up with Nana and Kelsey in the morning to clean out a storage shed and drop things off at DI. Then we rushed home to meet our friends from the old neighborhood. It was great to have a hoard of kids running around. I loved it, and I think you enjoyed having friends here to play with too. Then after pop corn, and snacks our friends returned home and we got ready to go swimming with Nana and Kelsey. We tried a new swimming pool at the Lindon Aquatics Center. It was such a great pool with fun slides and lots of things for you both. I liked it because the water was cool enough to be refreshing, but warm enough to keep us comfortable after the clouds rolled in.
All in all, a busy but great day! I love you so much and am thrilled to see you so happy--and exhausted at the end of each summer day.
Love always,
Your Mama
Thursday, July 27, 2017
(Schades 5 and 2 Years Old) Thursday, July 27th 2017
Dear Kids,
Looks like we will get a front yard very very soon. I am so excited. Watching them work on the landscaping has been oddly stressful for me. I have been wanting to get out there and get started, or make sure they are doing a good job. But I also feel like I would be in the way, or might embarrass myself. Well, now that is not a concern. The yard is almost in and I can picture us spending many sunny mornings and shady afternoons out there watching the world go by.
I love you both so much! You are the best part of every day and all of these new things surrounding our new home are all the better because I get to share them with you.
Love always,
Mama
Looks like we will get a front yard very very soon. I am so excited. Watching them work on the landscaping has been oddly stressful for me. I have been wanting to get out there and get started, or make sure they are doing a good job. But I also feel like I would be in the way, or might embarrass myself. Well, now that is not a concern. The yard is almost in and I can picture us spending many sunny mornings and shady afternoons out there watching the world go by.
I love you both so much! You are the best part of every day and all of these new things surrounding our new home are all the better because I get to share them with you.
Love always,
Mama
Saturday, July 1, 2017
(Blake 5 Years Old) Saturday, July 1st 2017
Hey Little Man,
Aunt Alaina came to visit us this weekend so she could see our new house and help me finish decorating your new room. It was so much fun and we got so much done I am thrilled, and you seem to be as well.
Your "bunk bed with the blue slide" has been up for a while now. You chose that long before we even moved in and I cannot describe the sparkle in your eye when we got it set up a couple of weeks ago. You were in love. It is loft height, so I can easily make your bed with you in the mornings. And underneath there is a little blue curtain fort for you, with red windows and a little red flap for a door. Currently you have all your stuffies hidden under there and a reading pillow. And of course, can't forget the blue slide that you slip down every morning when you wake up.
But for the rest of your special, big boy room--I just wasn't sure what to do. Luckily Aunt Alaina walked around a few stores with me and we found just what we were looking for. You picked out a big bear picture, and she picked out some geometric animal heads to go on the walls. Then I found some twiggy hooks and a wooden bookshelf. All together it is a great, woodsy, big boy room. And I shed a little tear again at how big you are getting.
Love always,
Mama
Aunt Alaina came to visit us this weekend so she could see our new house and help me finish decorating your new room. It was so much fun and we got so much done I am thrilled, and you seem to be as well.
Your "bunk bed with the blue slide" has been up for a while now. You chose that long before we even moved in and I cannot describe the sparkle in your eye when we got it set up a couple of weeks ago. You were in love. It is loft height, so I can easily make your bed with you in the mornings. And underneath there is a little blue curtain fort for you, with red windows and a little red flap for a door. Currently you have all your stuffies hidden under there and a reading pillow. And of course, can't forget the blue slide that you slip down every morning when you wake up.
But for the rest of your special, big boy room--I just wasn't sure what to do. Luckily Aunt Alaina walked around a few stores with me and we found just what we were looking for. You picked out a big bear picture, and she picked out some geometric animal heads to go on the walls. Then I found some twiggy hooks and a wooden bookshelf. All together it is a great, woodsy, big boy room. And I shed a little tear again at how big you are getting.
Love always,
Mama
Thursday, June 1, 2017
(Blake 5 Years Old) Tuesday, June 1st 2017
Dear Blake,
Today was a big day for you as well. In addition to getting our new house we also had to stop by your new school for a kindergarten assessment. My heart was bursting while I waited for you out in the hall. You got to talk with your teacher one on one. I was nervous I hadn't been doing enough to help you excel. I was hopeful that you would charm the teacher with your smile and easy nature. I was chasing your little sister down the hall and wondering which little blue locker might be yours.
Wow! Kindergarten! I can't wait for this new phase for you and I, and this turning the corner. But I am also sad that you are growing up too fast. It is a good thing you are still silly, and gangly, and every bit the little boy I love so deeply. I will hang on to every crinkle-nosed laugh and disappointed sob as long as I can. I love you little man, to the moon and back.
Love,
Mom
Today was a big day for you as well. In addition to getting our new house we also had to stop by your new school for a kindergarten assessment. My heart was bursting while I waited for you out in the hall. You got to talk with your teacher one on one. I was nervous I hadn't been doing enough to help you excel. I was hopeful that you would charm the teacher with your smile and easy nature. I was chasing your little sister down the hall and wondering which little blue locker might be yours.
Wow! Kindergarten! I can't wait for this new phase for you and I, and this turning the corner. But I am also sad that you are growing up too fast. It is a good thing you are still silly, and gangly, and every bit the little boy I love so deeply. I will hang on to every crinkle-nosed laugh and disappointed sob as long as I can. I love you little man, to the moon and back.
Love,
Mom
(Schades 5 and 2 Years Old) Tuesday, June 1st 2017
Dear Dear Schade Kids,
Today was an exciting day. We can finally start the process of moving in to our new house! It has been such a long, stressful year for our family, but finally we can enjoy the fruits from all that waiting. I cannot wait to start making memories in this new place with you.
The walls are all white, and ready for your little smudges and finger prints. The floors are all grey, ready to hide the dirt you track in from the park. The halls are narrow, ready for running. The stairs are tall and ready for climbing. Your rooms are right next door to each other, ready for sharing. Everything is ready! Finally!
Love you,
Mom
Today was an exciting day. We can finally start the process of moving in to our new house! It has been such a long, stressful year for our family, but finally we can enjoy the fruits from all that waiting. I cannot wait to start making memories in this new place with you.
The walls are all white, and ready for your little smudges and finger prints. The floors are all grey, ready to hide the dirt you track in from the park. The halls are narrow, ready for running. The stairs are tall and ready for climbing. Your rooms are right next door to each other, ready for sharing. Everything is ready! Finally!
Love you,
Mom
Friday, May 26, 2017
(Schades 5 and 2 Years Old) Friday, May 26th 2017
Hey Kiddos,
I started playing indoor soccer this month, just for fun and because I was a little jealous of Tio. I was so scared to do it. I am not a good soccer player. I don't know much about the sport. I am not in super great shape. I don't like running. There is a long list of reasons why I was afraid. But despite all of them, I signed up anyway. And I am glad I did.
The games are so challenging and I am exhausted, and disappointed when we lose. But it has still been such a fulfilling experience. I work hard. I cheer for my team. I try to do better and better each game. I learn from the people who have played before. I have really loved playing and getting to know new people.
But very best of all, I have loved hearing your little voices in the stand cheering for me. "You can do it!" "Go mama!" It just fills my heart to bursting to know I will always have you and you will always have me. There to cheer, and run, and give big hugs. Thanks for that.
Love,
Mama
I started playing indoor soccer this month, just for fun and because I was a little jealous of Tio. I was so scared to do it. I am not a good soccer player. I don't know much about the sport. I am not in super great shape. I don't like running. There is a long list of reasons why I was afraid. But despite all of them, I signed up anyway. And I am glad I did.
The games are so challenging and I am exhausted, and disappointed when we lose. But it has still been such a fulfilling experience. I work hard. I cheer for my team. I try to do better and better each game. I learn from the people who have played before. I have really loved playing and getting to know new people.
But very best of all, I have loved hearing your little voices in the stand cheering for me. "You can do it!" "Go mama!" It just fills my heart to bursting to know I will always have you and you will always have me. There to cheer, and run, and give big hugs. Thanks for that.
Love,
Mama
Monday, May 22, 2017
(Blake 5 Years Old) Monday, May 22nd 2017
Dear Blake,
Today was Preschool graduation and you rocked it. Before the program we got your hair cut and played at the park to burn off some steam. Then we were sure to go potty before heading over to the school for your program. Like last year, the place was decorated with your special art and pictures of all the classes. You had a bit of trouble finding your spot on stage, but papa ran up there to help you work it out. You sang and recited and had a wonderful time up there in your little black paper cap and school shirt. I was so proud of you, and so thankful for your preschool teacher, Miss Morgan. She is wonderful and her program has done wonders for your confidence and social skills. I hope you can remember her, at least in part, and a few of the fun things you did in her class. I know I will remember Halloween and the trip to the Fire Station. Those were good days!
Love,
Mama
Today was Preschool graduation and you rocked it. Before the program we got your hair cut and played at the park to burn off some steam. Then we were sure to go potty before heading over to the school for your program. Like last year, the place was decorated with your special art and pictures of all the classes. You had a bit of trouble finding your spot on stage, but papa ran up there to help you work it out. You sang and recited and had a wonderful time up there in your little black paper cap and school shirt. I was so proud of you, and so thankful for your preschool teacher, Miss Morgan. She is wonderful and her program has done wonders for your confidence and social skills. I hope you can remember her, at least in part, and a few of the fun things you did in her class. I know I will remember Halloween and the trip to the Fire Station. Those were good days!
Love,
Mama
Sunday, April 16, 2017
(Schades 5 and 2 Years Old) Sunday, April 16th 2017
Hoppy Easter Little Bunnies,
I love this day. It is the best time to think about renewal and change and growth. I look at you and am endlessly amazed at the children you are growing up to be. Sure, you fight with each other, yell, and get frustrated. But you also share little moments of pure love and joy and goodness. Those small glimpses make all the rest of the chaos worth it. And in a world full of chaos, I hope that more and more you come to see and appreciate the love around you.
It starts with family, and boy do you have a good one. Your grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins love you so much. They will support you no matter what. They will love you no matter what. And they will come running to your aid if ever you have the need. I am so grateful for their powerful influence and boundless love.
I also know the Savior loves you. I can feel it, deep inside of me. The thought of his love makes my heart flutter and ache--it is so strong and so limitless. It fills me up, clenches in the back of my throat, and makes me want to weep with joy. I look at you and think of what He want's me to be doing--what He would be doing. It fills me up and gives me strength and courage to try my best to be the great mom you deserve. I know I fail. Many, many times a day I fail you. But I can do better, I can start fresh, and I can be forgiven all because of the Savoir. What a gift--far better than any candy in an egg.
Love you forever,
Mama
I love this day. It is the best time to think about renewal and change and growth. I look at you and am endlessly amazed at the children you are growing up to be. Sure, you fight with each other, yell, and get frustrated. But you also share little moments of pure love and joy and goodness. Those small glimpses make all the rest of the chaos worth it. And in a world full of chaos, I hope that more and more you come to see and appreciate the love around you.
It starts with family, and boy do you have a good one. Your grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins love you so much. They will support you no matter what. They will love you no matter what. And they will come running to your aid if ever you have the need. I am so grateful for their powerful influence and boundless love.
I also know the Savior loves you. I can feel it, deep inside of me. The thought of his love makes my heart flutter and ache--it is so strong and so limitless. It fills me up, clenches in the back of my throat, and makes me want to weep with joy. I look at you and think of what He want's me to be doing--what He would be doing. It fills me up and gives me strength and courage to try my best to be the great mom you deserve. I know I fail. Many, many times a day I fail you. But I can do better, I can start fresh, and I can be forgiven all because of the Savoir. What a gift--far better than any candy in an egg.
Love you forever,
Mama
Friday, May 27, 2016
(Blake 4 Years Old) Friday, May 27th 2016
Dear Brave Boy,
You just finished your first year of preschool and I am so proud of you. You made friends and learned new things and grew up so much over the course of the school year. I have loved every minute watching you excel. You are a tender little heart, and still my little boy. I don't think that will ever change and I am so grateful for it. But you are also wiser, more outgoing, and ready to try and do new things--even some hard things.
Today in your program you did so well. Your sweet little face made me smile, and you couldn't stop laughing during the "Down By the Bay" song performed by your classmates. You are funny and silly and see life with such optimism. You are great!
Love,
Mama
You just finished your first year of preschool and I am so proud of you. You made friends and learned new things and grew up so much over the course of the school year. I have loved every minute watching you excel. You are a tender little heart, and still my little boy. I don't think that will ever change and I am so grateful for it. But you are also wiser, more outgoing, and ready to try and do new things--even some hard things.
Today in your program you did so well. Your sweet little face made me smile, and you couldn't stop laughing during the "Down By the Bay" song performed by your classmates. You are funny and silly and see life with such optimism. You are great!
Love,
Mama
Wednesday, April 20, 2016
(Schades 4 and 1 Years Old) Wednesday April 20th 2016
Hi Babies,
Well, I can't say that apartment life is the best thing ever. It is actually really hard not having all my space and all my things. You two are now sharing a room, but that seems to be working out just fine. We have just barely started the process of looking at land and builders. I can already tell this will be a long, arduous process. Hopefully something will feel like home and we can get started. But until then, here is trying to find contentment in our current situation. At least we have some fun things to look forward to this summer!
Love love love,
Your Mom
Well, I can't say that apartment life is the best thing ever. It is actually really hard not having all my space and all my things. You two are now sharing a room, but that seems to be working out just fine. We have just barely started the process of looking at land and builders. I can already tell this will be a long, arduous process. Hopefully something will feel like home and we can get started. But until then, here is trying to find contentment in our current situation. At least we have some fun things to look forward to this summer!
Love love love,
Your Mom
Thursday, March 31, 2016
(Schades 4 and 1 Years Old) Thursday March 31st 2016
Little Ones,
Today we said goodbye to our first house. It was the house you both came home to from the hospital. The place where your learned to walk and run. The place you played and took shelter. The place you will probably never remember. That sort of breaks my heart--but only a little. Because I know so many good things await us in the days and months ahead. We get to plan our new house, one built just for this family with our needs and desires and hopes in mind. That is really great! So, here we go, all of us together, onward in this new adventure. Goodbye house! You served us well.
Love,
Mama
Today we said goodbye to our first house. It was the house you both came home to from the hospital. The place where your learned to walk and run. The place you played and took shelter. The place you will probably never remember. That sort of breaks my heart--but only a little. Because I know so many good things await us in the days and months ahead. We get to plan our new house, one built just for this family with our needs and desires and hopes in mind. That is really great! So, here we go, all of us together, onward in this new adventure. Goodbye house! You served us well.
Love,
Mama
Thursday, February 11, 2016
(Schades 4 and 1 Years Old) Thursday February 11th 2016
Little Angels,
Today was a special occasion. As a family we walked through the Provo City Center Temple with Tio and Grandpa. It is such a beautiful building with a beautiful legacy. I hope one day you will know the history and story of that place, because it is so remarkable. The building used to be the tabernacle, and place where people of the community would gather to share in song and music. I myself sang there as a child with group in elementary school. Well, a few years ago the building caught fire and people were devastate. What would become of this cornerstone of the community? Well, the Lord has a plan, even in tragedy.
This temple is so unique and beautiful. I cannot wait to spend more time inside, especially when you are older and can attend with us. It is "our" temple so to speak, the one we would be attending if we stayed in the area. I am so grateful for temples and forever families. It is one of the central, most important things to me in this life. I love you so much.
Love forever,
Mama
Today was a special occasion. As a family we walked through the Provo City Center Temple with Tio and Grandpa. It is such a beautiful building with a beautiful legacy. I hope one day you will know the history and story of that place, because it is so remarkable. The building used to be the tabernacle, and place where people of the community would gather to share in song and music. I myself sang there as a child with group in elementary school. Well, a few years ago the building caught fire and people were devastate. What would become of this cornerstone of the community? Well, the Lord has a plan, even in tragedy.
This temple is so unique and beautiful. I cannot wait to spend more time inside, especially when you are older and can attend with us. It is "our" temple so to speak, the one we would be attending if we stayed in the area. I am so grateful for temples and forever families. It is one of the central, most important things to me in this life. I love you so much.
Love forever,
Mama
Tuesday, January 26, 2016
(Schades 4 and 1 Years Old) Tuesday January 25th 2016
Dear Littles,
A new year has begun, and boy is it going to be a crazy one. I turn thirty and we celebrate our ten ear anniversary. AND your father and I have decided to sell our house this year and build our next one (hopefully one that we will be in for the rest of your childhood). Like I said, a big year ahead.
It has been such a hard, and yet easy decision. We both feel the timing is right for this change before you both settle into school. And Papa is going to work hard for a promotion in the next few months. Things are all in our favor as we move forward on this.
But with it comes work. We need to get this old house ready to sell and find a place to live while we build our future home. We will be painting and sanding and making prudent improvements for the next couple of months. I know it will be stressful and difficult for all of us. But I also have faith this is the best thing for our family and we will be blessed by Heavenly Father for our efforts. Good luck to all of us!
Love forever and ever,
Mama
A new year has begun, and boy is it going to be a crazy one. I turn thirty and we celebrate our ten ear anniversary. AND your father and I have decided to sell our house this year and build our next one (hopefully one that we will be in for the rest of your childhood). Like I said, a big year ahead.
It has been such a hard, and yet easy decision. We both feel the timing is right for this change before you both settle into school. And Papa is going to work hard for a promotion in the next few months. Things are all in our favor as we move forward on this.
But with it comes work. We need to get this old house ready to sell and find a place to live while we build our future home. We will be painting and sanding and making prudent improvements for the next couple of months. I know it will be stressful and difficult for all of us. But I also have faith this is the best thing for our family and we will be blessed by Heavenly Father for our efforts. Good luck to all of us!
Love forever and ever,
Mama
Saturday, December 26, 2015
(Schades 4 and 1 Years Old) Saturday December 26th 2015
Dear Elves,
Christmas was something this year. We decided to spend the night at Nana's house. It was fun and simple until about 1 A.M. when Blake suddenly got the flu. He was throwing up every fifteen minutes for a couple of hours. Everly had just gotten over the bug and I was hoping Blake wouldn't catch it--but it wasn't meant to be. It was a long, uncomfortable night for Papa and I. A few times we looked at each other wondering if it would just be easier to go home for the rest of the night. But we stuck it out and in the morning awoke to a couple of feet of fresh snow. So even if we wanted to go home, we could have been stuck in the storm.
Blake tried so hard to be happy and alert for presents. He loved his Big Baymax that he got from Santa, as well as his blankets and stuffies. But we could all just tell he wanted to be back in bed. So we got through most of the presents rather quickly and headed for home across the winter wonderland. It was a quite, simple Christmas after that and one I will never forget. All I wanted was for my boy to feel well. And though my wish wasn't granted that night, things are looking up. My children are alive, and with me, and my husband is here to love and support us. All the best gifts right there.
Love always,
Mama
Christmas was something this year. We decided to spend the night at Nana's house. It was fun and simple until about 1 A.M. when Blake suddenly got the flu. He was throwing up every fifteen minutes for a couple of hours. Everly had just gotten over the bug and I was hoping Blake wouldn't catch it--but it wasn't meant to be. It was a long, uncomfortable night for Papa and I. A few times we looked at each other wondering if it would just be easier to go home for the rest of the night. But we stuck it out and in the morning awoke to a couple of feet of fresh snow. So even if we wanted to go home, we could have been stuck in the storm.
Blake tried so hard to be happy and alert for presents. He loved his Big Baymax that he got from Santa, as well as his blankets and stuffies. But we could all just tell he wanted to be back in bed. So we got through most of the presents rather quickly and headed for home across the winter wonderland. It was a quite, simple Christmas after that and one I will never forget. All I wanted was for my boy to feel well. And though my wish wasn't granted that night, things are looking up. My children are alive, and with me, and my husband is here to love and support us. All the best gifts right there.
Love always,
Mama
Sunday, November 1, 2015
(Blake 4 Years Old) Sunday, November 1st 2015
Dear Birthday Boy,
Four wonderful years ago you joined our family and made me a first time mama. I can never thank you enough for that wonderful opportunity. You have been such a joy to our family. You are kind, funny, sweet, and silly. Every day you bring so much light into our home. I hope one day you see how valuable that gift can be to those around you. Here is just a little list of some of your favorite things you like at the ripe ole age of four!
Color: Blue
Toys: Cars, Transformers, and Super Heroes
Movies: Monsters Inc., Incredibles, and Planes Fire and Rescue
Food: Pizza and Popcorn
Dessert: Donuts
School: Coloring and Playing Fox Transformers
Playground: The Slides
Love you! You are the best!
Love,
Mama
Four wonderful years ago you joined our family and made me a first time mama. I can never thank you enough for that wonderful opportunity. You have been such a joy to our family. You are kind, funny, sweet, and silly. Every day you bring so much light into our home. I hope one day you see how valuable that gift can be to those around you. Here is just a little list of some of your favorite things you like at the ripe ole age of four!
Color: Blue
Toys: Cars, Transformers, and Super Heroes
Movies: Monsters Inc., Incredibles, and Planes Fire and Rescue
Food: Pizza and Popcorn
Dessert: Donuts
School: Coloring and Playing Fox Transformers
Playground: The Slides
Love you! You are the best!
Love,
Mama
Saturday, October 31, 2015
(Schades 4 and 1 Years Old) Saturday, October 31st 2015
Hi Kiddos,
I love Halloween!!! It is always a favorite holiday and I love, love, love getting our costumes together. This year we dressed up as Big Hero 6. It was so much fun to strut our stuff at the Trunk or Treat a couple of days ago and then put the finishing touches on our costumes for the big day. I honestly don't care what we dress up as, as long as you never get too cool to do a group costume with your dad and I.
Love always,
Your Crazy Mother
I love Halloween!!! It is always a favorite holiday and I love, love, love getting our costumes together. This year we dressed up as Big Hero 6. It was so much fun to strut our stuff at the Trunk or Treat a couple of days ago and then put the finishing touches on our costumes for the big day. I honestly don't care what we dress up as, as long as you never get too cool to do a group costume with your dad and I.
Love always,
Your Crazy Mother
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