"Fun with Ole..."

I'd have to say my favorite picture in this group is the one of Justin modeling the new "doggy purse" that Dillan gave me for my birthday. It takes a REAL man to carry a pink purse...YOU ROCK BABY!!! ;-) Charley meeting Ole for the first time...
The blanket made for Ole by his breeders...
Sexy man...
Going for a car ride...
Going to Walmart... Snoozin...

This movie clip is cute too. I love hearing Caleb laugh like this...

"He's Home!!!"

More pictures soon...

"34 Blessings..."

Wow...34 years old. How did this happen??? Whoever came up with the saying that "time flies when you're having fun" wasn't kidding.

In honor of my 34 years in this life, I have come up with a list of 34 ways I have been blessed. Here goes...

1. A loving Savior whose mercies are new every morning...

2. An incredible man who has held and continues to hold my hand in the good times and bad...

3. A family of my own...

4. My beautiful Charley Dawn who amazes me with her gifts and tender spirit...

5. My little man Caleb Xion who has taught me so much about love...

6. My spunky Dillan Reigh who has brought me so much joy and laughter...

7. A Mom and Dad who continue to love the Lord and each other...

8. My brother Dave and his family who bring encouragement and laughter to me...

9. My brother Jon and his family who continue to amaze me with their strength...

10. My sister Joia who grows more beautiful in spirit and body everyday...

11. A beautiful home...

12. A great education...

13. Amazing students throughout the years...

14. The healing power of music...

15. So many wonderful friends...

16. Coffee...

17. Rain...

18. Naps...

19. A wonderful childhood...

20. Peace that surpasses all understanding...

21. Freedom...

22. Bubble baths...

23. The ability to read so many great books...

24. The influence of many great mentors...

25. Chocolate...

26. The power of prayer...

27. Flowers...

28. In-laws who love me for who I am...

29. A loving, extended family all over the country...

30. The gift of creativity...

31. Never being truly alone...

32. Sunsets...

33. Running water, dishwasher, washer and dryer, telephone, computer, television, etc...

34. 34 amazing years in this life...

"Charley's School Dance Night..."

Charley's school has an annual "dance night." Friends and family are invited to come and watch the students perform all the dances that they have been learning for the past few weeks in gym and music class. Here is a little clip of Charley's class...

"Fun New Haircut..."

One of the hip hop teachers at my studio is getting his degree in cosmotology. As part of his training, he cut my hair today and did a great job. He wanted to do something a little different and "edgy". It will take me awhile to get used too, but I think it will be fun...

"Great Weekend..."

This past weekend the kiddos and I headed up to Denver (J was on a business trip). Saturday my little sis and I were able to spend the ENTIRE day at the mall together ....WHOO HOO!!! We had a great time trying on clothes, shoes, jewelry, and trying to locate the nearest restroom. We were able to have some much needed "sister talk" and ended the day watching a great, although sad, movie.

Sunday, we were able to join mom and dad at church and the kids enjoyed having Uncle Dave and Aunt Christina as their sunday school teachers. According to Caleb afterwards, Uncle Dave taught him some interesting facts...one of them being the fact that God has special "fairies" that help him do his work. What are you teaching him Dave??? (We keep trying to tell Caleb that those fairies are actually ANGELS, but he is insistent that they are fairies...) LOL

After church we went to Christina's baby shower and enjoyed some good times with her family and friends. She got so many cute clothes and SOCKS for the newest baby boy. It was a great time and we're praying that the baby comes soon so that Christina can have some relief!

That night, Mom, Joia and I went to the "SHE" conference there in Denver. For those of you who don't know what this is, I HIGHLY recommend it. Here is a link you can follow to find out more info...
http://www.christiantoday.com/article/rebecca.st.james.hosts.she.conference./7460.htm

What a great weekend! I am blessed to have such a wonderful family. Love you all!!!

Joia and I on our "sister's day out"
Trying on some fun stuff...
Fun new shoes!
Beautiful Christina at her baby shower...
One of our many attempts to get a good picture...

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM!!!"

Happy birthday today to my beautiful mother...Love you so much!!!