Happy Birthday Flamboyant Maizie!

If this isn't the most FLAMBOYANT BIRTHDAY GIRL!!! Maizie you are the cutest 7 year old in all of Chicago. Oh how I wish I was helping you blow out all those many candles. Next year, no matter where you are living, even Russia, Grandpa and I will be coming out to see you get baptised.

Maizie your eyes are pretty, your hair gorgeous, and your teeth sparkling. We love everything about you. Happy Birthday! We hope you pick out something fun. Maybe a Kit Kat and fancy nails? Thank you for your call we love you head to toe. I am coming out very soon to give you your Birthday Hug. I can hardly wait. We LOVE YOU!

Miller Time is Mighty Fine Time

This picture of Kim and Jason in Cancun was beamed to my computer this morning. Don't they look happy. I love those two! They have the happiest home and kindest kids.

Max is awesome. He hates to miss any BYU or Jazz game. I think he might be better that Jimmer! Thank you, Max for saying thank you to me at least a dozen times. Your basketball practices were my favorite. I don't know if I brought you luck or if you really do make all your shots. You are amazing!There is something about the Miller's eyes. Each morning Emilee would come upstairs with the softest most beautiful eyes. Emilee you probably should close your eyes when boys are within about 3 feet.

Lucy has fire-cracker eyes. They are dancing every minute. I loved walking with your friends Lucy, I can see why you want to run home from school and play, play!

Abbie scored big on her Valentine Box. She got to go over to the Yarrows and create the most amazing Valentine Box. Everything fantastic is glued all over. Abbie just beamed and beamed. Happy Valentines little love, will you be my Valentine?

Happy Birthday Sweet Jayne. You are so loved! The best part of staying with the Millers was listening to Jason sing "Baby Jayne" one trillion miles an hour. Her eyes glowed and she couldn't stop giggling. One thing about the Miller children is that they are each so confident. They know they are loved and that they can do anything. You are doing a good job Kim and Jason! Thank you so letting me share your life. I have to be honest Kim, I don't know how you ever do all you do. Being you is like climbing Mt. Everest. I LOVE THE MILLERS!

The Heaps

* A week in the sun with the cutest family around, that's what I call a spectacular January thaw. As you can see from this picture there is never a dull moment at Jamie's house. I shouldn't boast but I think I have the best Moms and Dads of the best grand kids in the whole world! So much love bouncing off every wall at the Heaps House.

Good Morning World, call out these three brothers.
Did I mention anything about the Best Cooks too? Oh this Birthday Dinner was Devine!

Birthday Balloons, Homemade place mattes and hats, party plates and whistles, and creamy Chocolate Carmel Turtles! We all ate till we couldn't breath. Thank you Jamie.

Here is the winner of the Phoenix 13 mile marathon, not even very out of breath. Her picture was on the front page of the Anthem Times. No one could believe she has three boys. Jamie you will always make hot news. I love you and your home and your family! Thank you for being so generous with us. We are all rested and inspired, and we hold so many happy memories of being with you! Love you Always and Forever, Mom

Happy Birthday Mattao

Happy Birthday Matt. I love this picture of you, sitting in my favorite chair with two of my favorite little ones. I love that Grady is holding on to your ear, and it is just fine with you. I think you are holding on to Bret's ear at the moment. Life is an amazing shifting of places. I remember a thought we had in our bathroom off the kitchen in our Grand View Home. I think it was called Brothers. We are in this life together, no one goes his way alone. All that we give out to others, returns and is our own. The words are definitely wrong, but the thought is the same. Thank you Bret for all you do to help Matt. He loves you and I do too! If Matt could get his Birthday wish today, I bet he would go goose hunting, watch an exciting movie, eat at Carabias, and kiss someone good night. . . .next year.

So cute Kelly. You have on your red ear rings, bandanna, some kind of ribbon corsage, and you are smiling. Dad looks so happy. Where does the time go? I wish I had taken more pictures when you were little. Your kids will have a million thanks to their photographer Mom. Good Luck! Love ya!

Fathers

Kelly, I know the picture you want, but I can't find it. I think I gave everyone their own pictures when they got married. Maybe one of these will do. Think this is Dad holding Matt, but it could just as easily been you. There is some kind of communication going on there.

I remember this day like it was yesterday.

This is Dad and Kade. I think it is tender.

Good Luck Kelly, sure wish I could be there for you talk!! Call me and tell me about it.

January Birthdays!

Happy Birthday REE! OOOOOO LA...LA! I love these two! I can imagine you today in Vegas kicking up your heels. Hope you have an exciting time. (No ear aches!). Dad and I are thinking about rich you make our lives. The few weeks you stayed at our house when you moved to Provo were such a gift. It was so great to watch your family routines. How you woke up, played hard all day, and then quieted down for night. I adore your family! You are a happy Mom, and a DELUXE daughter. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Matthew B. I actually have a few pictures of you. So nice. I love you in the red chair just chilling with little Grady. I would love to have a snow party for your Birthday. I wonder if you could still get up on the table and do the Pee Wee Herman dance, along with "Walk Like An Egyptian" . We have a new recipe for a Pork Butt Roast, bet you would like it. You have made all of our hearts drawn to you this Christmas Season. We love you and your muscles and we can't wait to mug on you. HAPPY, HAPPY, BIG ONE!

Favorite Christmas Memories

These are happy Christmas Memories. Thank you Bret for bringing us all!

Almost missed Shawn.

Handsome faces!

Nicole and the kids looking up at Christ in the visitor center. I like to try and read their eyes.
Chrisitmas is the BEST!

Clark Family Dinner

Christmas Dinner at Jim and Judy's. Happy people that I love. We are missing Steve and Jeff.

Goodness radiates from these two!

What a happy Christmas!

Happy Birthday Millie!

Millie Happy Birthday! You are 4 years old and so beautiful! There happens to be a little flash of light on your face. Could is be a fairy flashing by?

Look at those gorgeous eyes and long lashes. How is that fancy jeep you and Maizie are riding around? Does she let you have a turn being the driver? Hope I get to see you on your mom's blog with your Lady Ga Ga too too on.
Millie, I think this is a real fairy house. Isn't it amazing! There is a light shinning on the left side. Maybe it is the same fairy that was flashing across your face. I will keep my eyes out for more Wallsburg Fairies and Fairy Houses. When I see them I will send pictures to you. I like your doll's name and I love you. Happy Birthday Sweet Girl! XOXOXO

Today is Christmas

* The sky is starting to lighten. I haven't been able to sleep all night, so excited, so many things to remember. Can you see the pride in this littlest angel as he holds the Christ Child while Mary sleeps? I love the little manger that Grandpa made with the new born baby in it. It always brings Christmas to my heart! I am sure Santa made it to all of your houses, because you are the NICEST children I know. Kids give your Moms and Dads a great big hug and tell them Thank You for helping you celebrate a fabulous Christmas all month long. I love you all head to toe. Merry, Merry Christmas! Naps anyone?

Santa

I have always loved this drawing of Santa. But I think he would have a hard time keeping those candles lit as he blows through the sky on his Christmas Eve Journey. Abbie, do you believe like Grandma does? I think so! Katie the snow is so deep are you making snow huts? It almost Christmas Eve! Dax and Jace are you being kind and helpful to your Mom? Oh, be good everyone. I can hardly wait!

No sleeping yet Santa

I think Santa is a little like Grandpa. He is trying to sneak a nap sitting up. Lucky for us his ever ready elfs are there to wake him up. Only four more days Santa, then you can have a nice long snooze. We are waiting and hoping. Shawn, there is so much snow, I think Santa will have a soft landing on your roof. Dax, Jace, and Grady I bet Santa saw you boys delivering Christmas treats. Oh be good everyone, magic is in the air.

Belive!

Last night I dreamed I heard Santa's Bells. Did I dream it or was Santa in Wallsburg? Grandpa Bowden's eyes would always light up when he heard Christmas Bells. Has anyone heard them lately? If you truly Believe listen! Millie and Maizie are you being good.?Are you listening? I hear Lucy that you are cleaning your house, way to go sweet girl! Dax and Jace are you being kind to Grady. Teach him listen for bells. I believe! and Christmas is only 5 Days away, Yikes! I love you!

So much to do at Christmas!

This spotted little fellow must have gotten out of his pen. It is good Santa has so many elf's to help at the North Pole. I heard whisperings in the air that Lucy and Abbie are A #1 baby sitters. They know how to change Jayne and get her in her PJ's and clean the house while Kim is gone. Oh I feel sure the elves saw those kind acts. Maizie and Millie I bet they are peeking in on your good deeds. ONLY SIX MORE DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS EVE!