Update

Most of you know that we have been threw a lot this year. The loss of our sweet baby Ethan, the loss of the best dog ever Cody, and we have had our financial struggles as well. The Lord has tested us a lot these past three years, and I have learned a lot about myself and that the only thing that is important in this life is your family, good friends and the gospel. Maybe not all in that order, but I used to want all the material things. The big house, the cars and lots of money. I have really realized that as long as I am with my family and the ones I love, and have the gospel in my life, that that is all that matters. I know that some of you are saying "well DUH", and I know. Sometimes it take me a while to appreciate what I have, and to realize that is all I need.
Honestly, I am grateful for my struggles. I am grateful for the bumpy road I have had to endure threw this life. Because they have taught me so much. I honestly can't wait to see my little angel Ethan again. I miss him everyday, and there isn't a moment when I don't wish he was here on earth with us. Then I am distracted by the other 5 children I have here with me, and I am so grateful that they are here to help cushion the ache I have in my heart. I am grateful to have forever to look forward to being with them, even though it seems impossible sometimes.

Sorry I haven't updated my blog, but you're all going to have to be patient with me. I only have access to a computer at my in laws, or my parents. A lot has happened since my last entry. Birthdays, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, and a trip to St. George for my Birthday.
We've had a lot of trials this past year, but the year ahead is looking a little brighter. HAPPY NEW YEARS to everyone, and we all hope this new year is better for everyone. Thanks to all our friends and family who have been there for us, and helped us out. We love you all. :)

Family Pets

These are our pets. The cats are the family pets, but the Anole and the Gerbil belong to Tanner and Alex.
I know that you all couldn't wait to see all our animals, so here they are. Haha!!

This is Kitty

This is Shadow

This is Alex's Anole Nolee

Last of all is Tanner's Gerbil.......Rose.
Now that you have met them all, you can now relax. ;)
Just to fill you all in, Elin has promised Tanner that as soon as we get a house with a fenced in yard, he can have a dog. Help!

Our trip to Cove Fort - Labor Day Weekend

Always have to have a picture of Mom and Kins

When we got just outside the Fort she discovered all the loose gravel and it was fascinating! Can't get enough of dirt and rocks.

I just love these walls, they made a great background for all our pictures. Tanner is such a good looking boy so he just added to how cool this picture is.

This is the kitchen inside Cove Fort.

Family photo just inside the courtyard. We also went to St. George on this little trip, but I kept forgetting to take my camera every time we went somewhere. Here are a list of the other fun things we did over the weekend.
1. Lizard Hunting
2. Watched Annie at Tuachan
3. Found dinosaur tracks just a short walk away from Russell & Danalee's house
4. Almost got attacked by 2 Great Horned Owls that we spooked out of their tree on our way back from finding the dinosaur tracks.
5. Bowling in Mesquite
6. Watched Ice Age 3 while the dad's watched the BYU game
7. Pedicures for the girls
8. Dad's went golfing
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LOTS of fun playing w/ Karston & Kyle

Brady standing on the stairs just inside the entrance of the Fort. He was hoping that they went somewhere.

I love this picture of Dallas. It just goes to show that he can't take a normal picture.He always has to be pulling a face or doing something crazy.

I like this picture of Alex too. We were standing outside of the Fort and I just decided to snap this picture of him with the corn field behind him. So cool looking.

Kinsey was just plain bored. Every time we walked inside a different room she would scream and throw herself backwards. So we ended up spending the remainder of the tour just sitting outside in the courtyard. At least she was happy to just sit.

Daddy and Kins waiting to go inside another room on our tour of Cove Fort.

Happy Birthday Kinsey - Birth to Age 1

Just after she was born on July 23rd 2008

Kinsey at 5 weeks

Kinsey at 6 months

Kinsey at 9 months

My 1 year old Beauty!
Happy Birthday Sweetheart!!

4th of July '09

We went to Anthony & Misty's for a 4th of July breakfast. Tanner got talked into helping the women tie a quilt. I think he was a little re leaved when I told him that he didn't have to do it anymore.

Brady leaving the soccer game.

The boys playing soccer with Erick just after he got home from his mission.