Sunday, January 27, 2008

Farewell to our dear Prophet


Our prophet for the past 12 years has passed away this evening. He was such an insipiring prophet and always full of quick wit and humor. I have always loved to listen to his words of counsel and will keep them close to my heart! I am sure he is enjoying his reunion with his sweetheart wife, Marjorie. He has dedicated his life to our church and was such an amazing leader. We will forever miss you and cherish you always! We love you!

Princess on Ice!!!

I couldn't figure out what to get Emmie for her bday. She is so hard to buy for, unless you are her therapist or teacher! She has loved whenever we take her to the Disney on Ice show, so I decided as a family we would go for her bday! Jason had a really bad attitude about it because he dislikes lots of crowds with screaming children everywhere! I don't know how I managed but I got FRONT row tickets for the regular price. I bought them the night before and I was contemplating on what "my high price" would be for front row. I lucked out because not only were they front row but they were front and center! Of course it took us a while to get down there because we had to go through the back stage due to the wheelchair. Once we got there my husband says," I will do this every year as long as we have these tickets again." And I thought I was high maintenance! The girls of course loved it because they could practically touch the princesses! During the first half Ava tried not to smile the whole time. As soon as she warmed up it was on! She hasn't stopped talking about wanting her bday in January so we can go again. She whined the whole way to the car because she didn't want it to end! It was so fun to go with just our little family! I highly recommend it to anyone with little girls!!!!! Something is wrong with my new camera. It's a piece.Cinderella is always a hit!
Mom and Ava
Dad and Em Bug


Ava and Daddy
Mom and Em
Sorry about the swollen face!!!! 5 more weeks! It's almost over!!!!

Thursday, January 10, 2008

HAPPY BIRTHDAY EM BUG!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY EM BUG!

Oh my sweet Emmie...... I want you to know how much I love you and how proud of you I am . You are such a sweet, amazing spirit and I am so honored that our Heavenly Father entrusted me to take care of you. 6 years ago my life was flipped upside down and so was yours. But I want you to know that these have been the best years of my life. At first I wasn't sure what I was doing but you have taught me more than I will EVER teach you. I feel that you understand and have accepted your physical challenges and trials that God gave you here on this earth. I am so grateful that you chose me as a mother and that I could be a part of this amazing experience. You changed our lives for the better and I don't know where I would be without you! Your sweet sister and your dad love you more than anything and we feel so privileged to have your sweet spirit in our home. You make our home such a special place and I am grateful that I get to spend everyday with you. Anytime I have a bad day I can lay with you and talk to you and you never judge me. You always smile at me and seem to understand. I love you more than anything! You make me so proud! I hope you have the best birthday ever. You deserve it!
Love, Mom

Tuesday, January 8, 2008

Christmas Pictures

We were scheduled to take Christmas Pictures the day my father in law passed away. It was such a crazy sad morning so I decided to have Kristyn come to my house and get some shots of my girls so I could atleast send out Christmas Cards! She sent me this lastnight and I thought they turned out so cute considering the timing and circumstances. Thanks Kristyn! Click on this link:The Check Family