Logan Temple Doors

My father in law loves taking pictures of doors. He has taken some amazing pictures. So I noticed I have been looking at doors and really appreciating them lately. I know that sounds odd. On our break we visited the temple and I noticed these beautiful doors. I have been trying to appreciate the little things in life more and take in their beauty.

The Park with an Attitude!

Here are a few pictures of us at the park. We took advantage of the weather a few weeks ago . I didn't even have to pose the girls.... Ava had eveyone looking anywhere but the camera. So cute! So she is the director of this picture. I love these pictures! The girls seemed natural at posing. Camden also seemed to enjoy the camera. He seems to enjoy making faces and getting his picture taken.

Our birthday celebration

Catching a wave

For Parker and Ella's birthdays this month I talked them into going to the GWL instead of a big friend party. Here's a photo of Taylor, (our cousin)Armondo,(one of Parker's close friend who moved this weekend) Ella and Parker catching a wave.

Our playdate

Sometimes it's a little hard to convince Parker to go and do things with his sister and brother.

Today we had fun riding slides, and playing laser tag. You can see the excitement on Parker's face! Thanks Mom and Dad for going with us.

A Little Touch of Heaven

Today around 12:30 it became suddenly warm! I think the temp. was 53 degrees. The great part is that the sun was shining! The kids and I went to the park and there was noone else there and I was able to lay on a bench in the sun and close my eyes. I was pushing Camden and he keep asking for a "hot dog" and I couldn't figure out what he meant until Ella translated that he wanted an "underdog". Camden cracks me up- he is constantly asking to listen to my "earpod". Get it? I think I might have the sun disorder where you get down due to lack of warmth on your face. I thought of Texas today and considered trading the trees for the sagebrush and sun.

Just a quick note- we switched computers so I have to get the software up for my pictures to be displayed. So hopefully I can post some soon!

I am a better person because of you

I recently had an ultrasound and the tech found a few things that were abnormal.Two years after discovering my cancer...before every test I find myself terrified. The thoughts and the feelings you endure seem to cripple you. I do recognize that I scraped by this year and for that I am grateful. Although, in my heart I find myself grieving for those who have not been so lucky.
There have been so many of my friends who have been affected, changed or touched by cancer. I can think of a childhood friend who has faced cancer and beaten it. A friend who is currently battling with reoccuring cancer. Another who's dad is facing cancer again. A dear friend whose husband is starting chemo. soon. My heart is so heavy...this has been on my mind esp. this past month. I do want to say to these friends that I love you...You are all amazing and have all had such a profound influence on who I am today. There have been many times when I have not closed my prayers. I just needed that extra comfort and to feel that little bit of peace.You have all given me some form of this peace. I wish I could give you that peace... but know it will be heaven sent. I wish there was more I could do. I am praying for you, I am thinking of you and your families.