2/6/2013 Lauries Birthday

February is the month of birthdays in our family! Lots of cake! Fun! I just wish I could be closer to all the birthday festivities.... for now, I have to be satisfied to celebrate a virtual online birthday! I have always loved that her and Davids birthday are just a day a part. They are so close in ways, and I think that the timing of him coming to our family was more than coincidence. I love having another birthday to celebrate... another life to look back on and draw good memories from. :) 

2/5/2013 Happy Birthday Little Brother

(From my Facebook Post) To the little brother that constantly gives me strength! I love you!  Tomorrow will be my "little brothers" 30th birthday. He lives a life of love, courage and strength. He has endured many difficulties in his short life.... but his love for others and his amazing spirit can be felt and uplifts me more than I can express gratitude for! I love you little brother, and I hope you have a wonderful birthday!!!

2/4/2013 Flowers :)

This flower opened up so beautifully today! So pretty. Bret brought me flowers about a week ago, and I have loved seeing the different stages of each of them opening and blossoming. This one on the top is my favorite! :)

2/3/2013 Sunday Dinner and Mormon Messages

We had a good evening after church with a great meal from Grandma Chipman! Then we  piled everyone onto our big bed, and watched Mormon Messages together, and finsihed off with some pumpkin pie. What a great Sunday.

GROUNDHOG DAY!! :)

YAY!!The groundhog is predicting an early spring!!! That sounds great to me! :) Its been a cold winter. I am ready for sunshine!! :)

2/2/2013 Samanthas New Violin

I love having music in our home. Samantha was able to use some money she has saved up towards the purchase of a new violin and I just love listening to her play!! Tyler is coming along with her violin as well, and both of the boys are excited to start praticing on Samanthas old violin. We always had music in our home growing up, and the older the kids get, and the more involved they get in music, it just brings so much peace and happiness into our home! I love it!

2/1/13 Still Sick :(

So, I have still been really sick! Hopefully a few months from now, I can get up some new pictures that look better and healthier. :)