New Camera

So as mentioned before it was recently my birthday. I have been wanting a new digital rebel camera to be able to take good pictures of the kids and all there activities. Well for my birthday my family got me a Canon digital rebel camera. It was totally unexpected but very appreciated. This camera has so many features that I think I am going to have to take a photography class to learn all the ins and outs of taking a good picture. For now though I thought I would post some random pictures I have taken.

Yummy cake a good friend made me and my friend Jo for our birthday.


Abby sitting in the window

Hannah having a moment in the car

Upclose picture of flowers my dad sent me for my b-day

BYU Here She Comes!

January 15 was my birthday and I received the best birthday present a mom could ever receive. Carissa got her acceptance letter from BYU-I. Matt and I could not be happier for her. She is really excited and I am sure relieved that the process is over and she will be heading off to college. I really never thought that this day would come. It has made me realize how quickly the kids grow up. Carissa and I have been thru so much together it is hard to think that she won't be around the house everyday. I am so excited that she gets to go out into the world and become the Woman she is meant to be. Way to go Carissa, We could not be any prouder or happier for you!

Happy Birthday Christopher

Christopher celebrated his 15th birthday today. Actually we celebrated it on Sunday because he had school and a soccer game on the actual day and he was gone from 6:30am to 9:30pm. We did enjoy watching him play in his soccer game. It was a great game but in the end they did not win. Christopher had a great game and had a great shot on goal at the very end. I think he enjoyed his gifts and we all enjoyed steak, twice baked potatoes and ooey gooey peanut butter cake per his request. He also had a good time hamming it up with each picture he took. He will be getting his permit this coming week and I am not sure if he is as excited as I am, as in a year from now, I will no longer have to drive him to all the soccer practices he has!!
Happy Birthday Christopher we love you and are very proud off all you do!