Our Amazing Prophet

Last night when I heard the news of President Hinckley's passing, I was shocked and saddened to know we had lost such a kind, fun-loving, faithful and truly wonderful prophet. Someone who I felt I had connected with over the years of his ministry as prophet. He seemed like such a real, down to earth prophet who truly loved the members of our church. However, my attitude quickly changed as I pictured him in the arms of his darling wife who he loved and missed so much. When I thought of how happy our Heavenly Father and our Savior would be to embrace him and thank him for his incredible work he accomplished while here on the earth I couldn't help but think...Good for him. He accomplished so much, loved so many and led a life filled of love and service. What a wonderful day for him to be reunited with his beloved wife and our Lord Savior. Think of all the thousands and thousands of lives he touched by bringing forth so many temples all over the world and because of his diligence, his faith and his love for the Lord so many families have been sealed to eachother so they too can live as eternal families.
I think you always fondly remember the prophet who served when you were in your youth and young adult years. As I hear parents and those around me remember different prophets it tends to be those whom served at such changing times in their lives. There is no doubt that I will remember President Hinckley who served as our prophet at such pivotal points in my life.
I am grateful for his enthusiasim, his love for the Lord, his dedication to seeing the work move forth and his christ-like example. What an incredible man and what a happy reunion for our beloved prophet and friend.

Lucky Me...

Tonight as I sat and watched Jay teach Landon how to "hip-hop" dance, I couldn't help but think of what a lucky gal I am. Landon and Binnie couldn't ask for a better dad and I couldn't ask for better munchkins or hubby. They are so funny together and both end up sweating by the time the dance instruction and tumbling efforts are finished. Even Binnie wiggles and shakes when she watches Landon and daddy go nutz! If Landon hears his and dad's rockout music turn on (Sorry, Blame it on Me by Akon and Umbrella by Rihanna..the clean versions of course!) he comes racing to the family room doing summersault down the hall.
These are the moments that make life priceless!

90% and poppin ear drums!

Yesterday I took Landon and Binnie to the Dr. Binnie had a 7 month checkup and as all of you can guess, she was in the 92% for weight...90% for height...and 95% for head. Way to take after your mom Binnie! Hey, at least she's proportionate. She also received 5 shots and an oral immunization with nothing but a little whimper. Afterall she lives with Landon who unexpectedly tackles her and wrestles her so she's use to a little pain now and then. She is such a mellow, content baby. She's just an angel.
As for Landon, he started complaining his ear hurt the night before last at about 10:00pm and by 5:00am his ear had ruptured and for those of you who have had kids with ruptured eardrums you know how obvious it is when it happens. The pain will be so excruciating and all of a sudden it doesn't hurt anymore and their pillow has a large wet spot and their ear is swimming in fluid. Poor kid! So the Dr. put him on antibiotics to keep away any possible infection. He is such a trooper and a wonderful big brother. He is just all over Binnie and she is without a doubt his number one fan! You'll never see her smile bigger and wiggle her legs and arms faster than when she sees Landon walk into the room!

Christmas Memories?

Well, our Christmas was one to remember...Christmas eve we got out the video camera so it was all set for the morning and we realized we only had like 2 min. in battery time left and sure enough Jay and had no idea where he had put the charger, so we thought ok, we'll just have to take lots of pics. First thing in the morning we whip out the camera to capture the Christmas excitement when after one picture our camera failed and wouldn't take any pictures! So memories is all we really will have of this Christmas. Oh, and Bryn's tooth she has been working on for sometime finally cut through and the 2nd one soon followed. I had the craziest pain I had ever been in when Landon decided to jump off the couch onto my back as I layed on the floor playing with Bryn and my back went crazy at about 11:00 Christmas night, so between no sleep with the teether and frustration with the electronic devices a nice heavy dose of percocet for the back was all I needed to call it a day!
But looking back now, I can honestly say our Christmas was awesome. Landon came to find out that Santa makes toys for Costco and that's why his train table is just like the Costco one. My brother, my sister in law and their 2 boys were in town for Christmas so Landon's best buddies were here! We were able to make it to every family party and spend the weekend at the cabin sledding, snowmobiling and downing the hot chocolate! We are so lucky to have all our family close by and to have so many fun family traditions. It makes for a busy but wonderful holiday!
Have a Happy New Year!

Merry Christmas?!?

So many of our friends have done such cute pictures with their children in front of the Christmas tree so we thought we'd hold a little photo session this morning with my so obedient and cute children and well...Bryn would sob every time Landon touched or looked at her, probably because his touch is anything but soft, but more of a choke hold. Jay couldn't make either child laugh for the life of him and Landon thought he was the only one who needed to be in the pictures. All of that combined with my limited patience and well...here's what you get! Merry Christmas!

Are you kidding?!?

I've heard everyone say how fun and easy this blogging thing is so I thought I'd give it a try and well...this is one of the hardest things I have had to figure out in a long time! My poor neglected children! Hopefully my page will get a little a little more exciting and cute in the near future! But at the rate I'm going, it may take awhile!