Proud

I just wanted to start out this post by saying how so very grateful I am to be a mom! I feel so fortunate!
Here are a few recent things that make my cup floweth over...
#1- On Livvy's first birthday, she came and knelt and folded her arms during family prayer all by herself. Now, all I have to say is "let's have a prayer or blessing" and this is what she does. What sweeter thing is there than that? Having children also gives me a glimpse of what our Heavenly Father must feel for us as our parent, which without, I'd never know!




#2- Times to celebrate!!! The fun is never ending!
#3- I love that my children are getting to know and love my grandmother and that she gets to know and love them! I know my children will carry on her legacy! Such a selfless lady!
#4 For laughs! Wade and I came home from our Valentine Date to find this sign in our front window. I guess Braydon and Sommer had had enough of our rambunctious Chase. (yes, they were with a baby-sitter!), but he wants so badly to be included in the big kid stuff and sometimes drives them up the wall. Lucky for us, no one took us up on this offer. We all love that little rug-rat!
I could go on forever, but I won't! I'm just so thankful to have a family and sad for those who don't know of the kind of love that brings the MOST incredible, fulfilling joy and builds the spirit so strong. I hope my children know how happy they have made me. There is never a dull moment and I am so glad!

Couldn't be happier...

with these pics! For Livvy's birthday, we went to Sarah Ward and had her pics taken. She was so nice to even take a few of all my kids. I think she did a fantastic job! How do I pick a favorite? These are just a handful of the ones I got too! Guess I'll buy several frames! I'm just loving them! She really captured some cute expressions that make Livvy- Livvy! That's what I love the most, her sweet little face!



















I absolutely love the ones with all my kids! They are priceless to me! The one up top in my header was totally candid and I love it so much because of that!
Thanks so much Sarah for taking the time with us! You are awesome!!!
If anyone wants more info on Sarah's photo shoots- her blog is listed on my sidebar .

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Livvy~ Birth to One Year!

I can't believe it, but today Livvy is One Year Old! What a joy it has been to have her in our lives this year! She is so sweet and lovable! It has gone by so fast that it makes my head spin, but I am so grateful for her! She is now such a cute one year old! Still little, not walking, but talking more everyday! Some of her new words are "backpack (from Dora), don't, stop, duck, quack, dog, and luva (luv ya)" It is the sweetest. She still is just so timid around other people and definitely a mama's girl. I took her yesterday to have her one year pics taken and she was oh, so serious. I can't wait to get them and post them as well b/c I think they will be so fun! She is now finally growing more hair and into lots of messes, but she also likes to help pick up toys and put them in a bucket. Here is a slide show of some precious moments from her first year. Happy Birthday sweet girl! :)