Reflections 2009
I was informed tonight that this photo, taken by my 5 year old Landon took 1rst place for the photography division at his elementary school.
I took Landon out earlier this week to take pictures. The theme was Beauty is....... We had taken several pictures and were taking a close up of some berries. Landon took the picture and when I looked at it, this is what was on the screen.
Later we looked at all of the pictures on the computer and he told me that this was the on he wanted.
I went to Walmart and had it printed.
I asked Landon what he wanted to name his picture and he told me: Beauty is Poky things.
How cute is that, that in the eyes of a 5 year old boy and his mom, beauty IS poky things.

We had a family home evening with my children and talked about being thankful for all we have been blessed with. I found a thankful tree online, cut it out and laminated it. I told my children that we are going to take turns each night thinking of something we are thankful for, then write it on the leaf and tape it to the tree. I have been really happy with how excited my children have been for their turn to come around. I guess I should write about the things that I am grateful for, so here is my top 20 list.
1. For a wonderful husband who loves me and takes care of our family.
2. To be blessed to have 4 awesome boys who teach me something new each day and help me to be a better person.
3. For Terry's job and the home that we live in.
4. For the food that fills our table.
5. For good parents who taught me what is right.
6. For my brothers and sister and the fun we have together.
7. For good friends, who are always there with a listening ear and comforting words.
8. For Grandparents who left wonderful memories and their example to follow.
9. For good in laws, who never made me their out law and helped us so much while Terry was in school.
10. For a vehicle that gets me where I need to go; has soft seats, air conditioning in the summer, and a heater in the winter.
11. To be blessed to have the gospel in my life, and all the happiness and comfort it brings.
12. For my Savior Jesus Christ and his ultimate sacrifice for me.
13. For a loving Heavenly Father, who never gives up on me and loves me despite my imperfections.
14.For the chance to start new each day to try to improve myself.
15. For the beautiful world we live in that lets me enjoy Gods canvas nonstop.
16. To live in America where we are free from so many of the problems the rest of the world faces.
17. For technology like this that keeps me in touch with the family and friends I care about.
18. For every single person that has touched my life for good in some way or another.
19. For the trials that have made me a stronger person.
20. For the good and happy times in my life so far.
There is so much to be thankful for.
I hope all of you have a wonderful Thanksgiving and remember to give thanks for the things you are grateful for.

Halloween 2009

We had a really fun Halloween this year. We went to the Willard City trunk or treat. My kids ended up with a big bag of candy, but we missed out on the toothbrushes someone handed out later.
After they got candy, we went to the city building and ate hot dogs, chili, and scones. They had hot chocolate and wassail to drink.( YUMMY)
We decided after to take the kids trick or treating door to door, so they could see how Halloween was when we were young.

This is Darth Maul from Star Wars










They had a blast running from door to door, although it took them some time to get the hang of yelling trick or treat.
This is a picture of Casper the good ghost.

And this is a picture of Casper the scary ghost.

This is my Chunky Monkey
Dylan Ryan Dean
he is now about 24lbs













This is my cute niece Gracie Jill. She is Terry's sister Ashley's little girl.











My kids love Halloween and are already talking about what they could be next year.