Fritz's

We make a periodic pilgrimage to the "train restaurant" where the train delivers the food to your table. And then I remember why we don't go more often. The food is gross. But the kids LOVE it. Just look at Noah's face!

Christmas Eve

Breathtakingly Perfect

This is my favorite quote from General Conference this year. I didn't want to lose track of it.

"I testify of the Holy Resurrection. I bear witness of that day when loved ones whom we knew to have disabilities in mortality will stand before us glorified and grand, breathtakingly perfect in body and mind. What a thrilling moment that will be."

-- Jeffrey R. Holland, October 2013

Our family is infinitely grateful for this promise. I know this applies to disabilities seen and unseen. I can hardly imagine the joy of leaving behind my own mortal weaknesses and see all those I love no longer weighed down with theirs. There will be no question that our Father loves us. 

Happy Halloween!

Jack Frost, Ninja Baby, and Huckleberry Finn. Zacq was a banana and Zoe was Amy Pool from Dr. who.

Jackolanterns

On my birthday, we carved pumpkins to celebrate. Ben's is a zombie. Sam's is the invisible man.

At the Pumpkin Patch

Love the way he thinks...

Two quotable lines from Sam today...

Me: "What should we do while Ben's at the birthday party today?"

Sam: "DESTROY THE HOUSE!!"

And later, talking about Diego, the animal rescuer...

Sam: "He works so hard, but he never gets sweaty. Even on the really hot days in the dessert!"

Me: "You're right. I never thought of that." :-)

An Essay on Surfing

Ben's Surf Trip

Ben left today for a weekend surf trip with Rob in Carlsbad. We got in the car this morning and he had the Beach Boys CD all ready. "Let's go surfin' now, everybody's learnin' how..." As we drove to catch his plane. He was just a little excited. 

Dreaming about the future

Sam whispered in church today "how old do you have to be to do that?" He was pointing at the young men passing the Sacrament bread and water trays. I said twelve. He said "I was dreaming last night that I was passing the Sacrament. Just the bread. Not the water. You woke me up before I could do the water." 

Such a sweet boy. 

Little Fish

Check out our little swimmer!

The Hat

Sam just tried street performing. He put his hat out on the sidewalk and waited to sing to passing cars. No one passed. 

Adoption Day

On May 24th we welcomed Angelina and Azaela into the family officially. Happy Day!

Kansas City Temple Run

May 4th was the Kansas City Temple Run. Ben ran the 5K with me (his first) with an awesome time of 32:30. Sam ran the kids races. And gramma pushed Noah in the 5K. It was rainy, but so much fun. We love the Temple Run!!

Sam's Baptism

Sam was baptized on May 4th. It was an awesome happy day. We are so proud of him. 

Heroes

Ben: Jennifer's cat found a baby copperhead in the yard!!
Me: Wow!
Ben: I gonna take my pocket knife.
Me: Well, be careful. Don't try to be a hero.
Ben: Heroes are what gets remembered.
Me: Not if they're dead.
Ben: If they're dead, they're called a LEGEND!

Oh boy.

A Great Book about a Great Team... by Sam

Go Cougars!!

Family Photo

Our first family photos with Noah in the world...