Emma waving

Em is learning to wave lately. It is so cute! It is so fun to watch them learn new tricks!

Liv graduates Kindergarten

Liv and her teacher Mrs.Lee.

 Olivia had a great year in kindergarten. She learned tons and is ready for 1st grade. Her teacher was amazing. In fact, she is probably one of the best teachers I have ever met. She loves those children with all her heart. She is so kind and sweet, yet she has an air of authority about her. Being a Kindergarten teacher is most definitely her calling in life! Liv loved her so much and will probably never forget what an awesome teacher she was!

I love to see the temple

We had an outing a few weeks ago to get pictures of the girls with the temple. I wanted them to have a picture of themselves in front of the temple in their bedrooms. The temple is a special place, and somewhere I hope my girls will aspire to go to.
On a side note- getting these pictures was very frustrating. The temple was SO bright and white, while we were in shade, and in the dark! It made it difficult to get the brightness adjusted just right, then getting the girls to be in just the perfect spot so the sun could shine on them too!

For Ma

Growing up with "Ma"

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1987

 2009

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2011

My Mother... If you know her, you would know that she is a fabulous, strong woman. She has taught me more then anyone, ever. She has taught me the basics like cooking, cleaning, sewing, etc. But more importantly she has taught me about forgiveness, love, kindness, manners, and a few 'what not to do's' ;) She is strong. Much stronger then I think she knows. She has lived through, and with things that most people could not handle. She loves me so much. She loves my children more then I ever thought possible. She gives and gives. She helps me through my every day struggles with  a listening ear. She is my #1 fan, and I know would do just about anything to help me out and lift me up when I need it. There is no one else in my life like her. I need her, and love her.

Happy Mothers Day mom! Love you!!